Coffs Coast News Of The Area 18 October 2024

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POOL PROBLEMS

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Spotlight on gambling

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invitation to anyone, whether you're personally facing gambling issues or worried about someone close to you.

“Gambling is woven into many lives, but not always harmlessly.

“While some can gamble without problems, many Australians face devastating consequences.

“Gambling harm can have far-reaching effects; financial stress, relationship breakdowns, and serious physical and mental health problems.

“And Coffs Harbour is not immune to these issues.”

Australia holds the dubious distinction of the highest gambling losses per capita, globally, with Australians losing a staggering $25 billion annually to legal gambling alone (according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).

In NSW, some of the riskiest forms of gambling are race betting, sports betting, and pokies, with all three readily available in the

Coffs Harbour region’s 33 betting and gaming establishments.

Statistics from the Australian Institute of Family Studies, show that of the 73 percent of Australian adults who gamble, nearly half are at some level of risk for gambling harm.

“Once people start losing control over their gambling, the risks multiply,” Ms Watson said.

“But there is hope. We’re here to connect people with free expert support, including specialist gambling and financial counselling services through GambleAware.”

Attendees of the session will also learn practical strategies, like setting app-based limits, registering for self-exclusion, and using other protective tools to curb gambling activities.

At the Neighbourhood Centre, the focus is on supporting people without judgement.

“One of the key undertakings of this program will be a Smart Recovery support group that brings people together to share their experiences and support each other.

“We aim to have this up and running by the end of the year.”

Neighbourhood Centre Manager Anna Joy, said they were pleased to be able to run the program and also extend their existing services where needed.

“We provide an inclusive, safe space and foster community interaction and belonging,” she said.

“We offer a variety of free services and programs to meet the diverse needs of people within Coffs Harbour.

“These include things such as tax help, counselling, legal advice, financial counselling, computer and phone use; as well as information on all sorts of activities and services throughout the community.”

To attend the information session on Thursday, 24 October, or to learn more about the support group, call (02) 6648 3694 or email info@chnc.com.au.

The Neighbourhood Centre is funded through the Community Benefit Payment Scheme and is partnering with GambleAware, a NSW Government initiative dedicated to education and the prevention of gambling harm.

Fight for hospital's future

THE Bellinger Health Action Group (BHAG) has issued a letter to NSW Health Minister Ryan Park seeking answers and assurances about the future of Bellingen Hospital.

Following its temporary closure in December last year, the reopening of the Hartley House medical unit has resulted in the closure of 17 beds.

“Late last year, temporary bed changes were implemented at the hospital to align with our staffing capacity and to prepare for lift replacement works at the site,” a spokesperson for the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) told NOTA.

“This involved relocating some inpatient services from Hartley House medical ward to other inpatient units within the hospital to ensure safe staffing management while the lift works were completed.

“The lift replacement was completed in mid-September.”

BHAG say no assurances have been issued by MNCLHD as to when the beds will reopen.

The hospital campaigners fear the loss of these beds could potentially lead to a reduction in hours of the hospital’s emergency department.

The group has recently convened meetings with Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh, Oxley MP Michael Kemp, Bellingen Mayor Steve Allan and councillor Dominic King, all of whom have reportedly pledged their support in the fight to keep the hospital fully operational.

“The community is growing, and our

population is ageing,” said BHAG President Pauline Murphy.

“We are concerned that losing these beds will make our emergency department less viable.

“Ambulances can take upwards of 40 minutes to respond and then transport patients to Coffs Hospital.

“That’s too long to wait while someone is having a heart attack or in pain.”

The MNCLHD spokesperson told NOTA Hartley House medical ward will reopen “once sufficient staff have been recruited to ensure patient safety”.

“We continue to actively recruit into the vacant roles at Bellinger River District Hospital.”

MNCLHD says vacant nursing roles are advertised via NSW Health Jobs and other online recruitment platforms, and maintain that the local community, including Bellinger Health Action Group and Bellingen Shire Council, have been “kept up to date about the temporary changes”.

Three international nurses have commenced at the site this year with two others scheduled to join before the end of 2024

While new staff are sought, BHAG suggest casual nursing staff could be engaged in the short term.

“We need to make sure we have adequate staffing numbers so that all 17 of those beds can

be reopened,” Pauline added.

BHAG has invited Regional Health Minister Ryan Park to visit Bellingen and address the community on the status of the hospital’s future.

Mr Park has indicated he will respond to BHAG’s letter in due course.

“Recruitment is one of the biggest challenges facing rural and regional hospitals across Australia, which is why the Minns Labor Government is embracing a range of measures to address shortages and boost recruitment, including doubling of rural health incentives; boosting doctors in our regional GP surgeries as well as hospitals through the single employer model; rolling out key worker accommodation; boosting the number of regional paramedics and beginning the rollout of Safe Staffing Levels for nurses in public hospitals,” Mr Park told NOTA.

q Bellingen Hospital. Photo: MNCLHD.

POOL PROBLEMS

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For beachside towns with strong Surf Life Saving clubs, the pools serve as a safe place to learn to swim and to train for swimming proficiency tests.

Yet the opening times cannot adequately accommodate these programs.

Before the 2023-24 season, both pools were thriving, with club and social swimming in the afternoons before a closing time of 6pm.

The opening hours also preclude the Special Olympics club from using the pool.

One concerned parent who’s been connected to the Sawtell and Woolgoolga swimming pools for the past eight years through the Learn to Swim program, said she’s seen the pools go through “some

drastic and disheartening changes”.

“I’ve seen both pools operating as a fantastic, vibrant community hub, each with a highly successful Learn to Swim program, youth squads and adult squads,” the mother, who chose not to be named, told the News Of The Area.

Like local swimming groups and other parents, she thought Council saw the pool as an asset for beachside communities.

“But what is happening is just mind boggling and has left so many parents like me scratching our heads as to how and why.”

The residents are frustrated that admission prices have risen but opening times have been restricted, and are seeking answers from

Council.

“How do you not see the importance of having pools open to the community in an area surrounded by the ocean?”

Margaret Markham from Special Olympics Australia North Coast, told NOTA that its team had been training at the Sawtell swimming pool on Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm since October 2017.

The squad numbers between seventeen and 20 swimmers.

“In May 2020, the City of Coffs closed the Sawtell pool for redevelopment, which in turn got tabled,” Ms Markham said.

“Our swim coach managed to hire lanes from the indoor Aquatic Centre on Park Beach Road in Coffs.

“However, the athletes find breathing hard in the enclosed environment and their sensitive skin reacts to the indoor pool water.

The group has been lobbying to return to the Sawtell pool and was hopeful that when

the 2024-25 opening times were released, that they extended until 5.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

“We were all set to return for the season,” Ms Markham said.

“Arrangements were made until Council reversed its decision on opening hours and released notification on 25 September that pools would close at 1pm weekdays.”

In response, a spokesperson for CoCH told NOTA: “The 2024/2025 Sawtell and Woolgoolga Pool opening hours are the same as 202324”.

q The North Coast Special Olympics squad.

q Adult swim squads at Sawtell pool kick off at 6am.

q Sawtell swimming pool runs junior swim squads before school starts.

Judge says respect Jetty poll results

By Andrew VIVIAN

RE-ELECTED City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge, has called for local and state government representatives to respect the strong majority vote against multi-storey, private, residential development at the Jetty Foreshores.

Cr Judge wants incoming Mayor Nikki Williams and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh to raise the community’s objection with state ministers, and call for new plans for the Jetty’s revitalisation without multistorey private housing.

“There was an overwhelming vote against private residential development at the Jetty Foreshores in the poll held in conjunction with local government elections,” Cr Judge said.

“’Almost seven out of ten voters (68.68 percent) voted ‘no’ to buildings up to six storeys in height at the Foreshore.

“They don’t want public land locked up for a select few people.”

He said residents also don’t want potentially

massive parking and traffic problems or 20-metre high blocks of flats visually dominating the Foreshores.

“In discussions at polling booths and events prior to the election, I heard voters express support for better public recreational facilities, cafes and restaurants.

“They absolutely rejected private residential as an option. The community came out in force to oppose the State Government’s plans.”

Cr Judge said the Indigenous community, environmentalists and local leaders, were joined by many ordinary members of the community who freely gave up their time to ensure they had a strong understanding of the issues, so that they could make an informed choice.

“They were polite, patient and knowledgeable and we owe them our thanks.”

Cr Judge rejected claims by some local representatives that the poll question was confusing.

“It was a simple question on the key point of contention; whether we

want multi-level private residential development on public land at the Jetty Foreshores.

“To suggest that our community lacks the intelligence to comprehend and form a view on a simple question is both insulting and dismissive.

“It was clear to those of us who spent a lot of time at polling booths that the community was more than capable of grasping the issue.

“Failing to accept such a decisive vote as valid, disrespects our community and it disrespects democracy.

“As a returning

q A previous protest at the Jetty Foreshore.

Man charged with historic offences

SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into the alleged historic sexual assaults of a number of children in the Coffs Harbour area between 1998 and 2008.

In November 2023, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad established Strike Force Durrumbul to investigate the allegations.

councillor, I believe our response to the Jetty Foreshores vote will define us as a council.

“Will we be a council that listens to our community, respects their wishes and acts accordingly, or will we choose to ignore them and follow our own political positions?”

Although a member of the Labor Party, he chose to take the side of his community and oppose the State Government on the issue.

“That’s the job of a councillor – to put the community before politics.”

He urges the community to stay active to keep the

Jetty Foreshores in public hands because, “it is never easy to convince a state government to change a decision.”

“Some people have been saying that the result of the Jetty Foreshores poll was not decisive. Almost 70 percent, in any political scenario, is certainly decisive.”

A report on the outcome of the Jetty Foreshores poll will be presented at the first meeting of the new City of Coffs Harbour Council on 24 October.

Councillor Judge encourages interested community members to attend.

Following investigations, strike force detectives – with assistance from Corrective Services NSW – arrested a 54-yearold man at Goulburn Police Station about 10am on Tuesday 14 October.

The man was charged with 76 historical child sex and physical violence offences, which police will allege occurred against eight children in Coffs Harbour between 1998 and 2008.

He was refused bail to appear before Goulburn Local Court on Wednesday 16 October.

Investigations under Strike Force Durrumbul continue.

Sextortion charges

SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into alleged sadistic sextortion.

In August 2024, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation into a Coffs Harbour man following a referral from Queensland Police Service.

It is alleged the man had been grooming a 15-year-old girl he had met online and was threatening to send out videos of herself carrying out various compromising acts such as self-harming and performing sexual acts.

Following investigations, about 7.35am on Wednesday, strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – attended an address in Safety Beach, approximately 30km north of Coffs Harbour, where they arrested a 28-year-old man.

During a search of the property, police located and seized various electronic devices which will undergo further forensic examination.

The man was taken to Coffs

Bello welcomes new council

BELLINGEN Shire Council officially welcomed its newly elected Mayor and Councillors at an Oath of Office Ceremony on Wednesday, 9 October at Bellingen Memorial Hall.

In attendance was Mayor Cr Steve Allan, alongside two new Councillors in Cr Andrew O’Keeffe and Cr Graeme Shephard, and Cr Jo Brotherton, Cr Jennie Fenton, Cr Dominic King and Cr Ellie Tree, who all return to serve another term.

The ceremony featured a Welcome to Country by representatives from Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, followed by the taking of the Oath of Office and a meet and greet morning tea with Councillors, their family and friends, and community members.

Bellingen Shire Council

General Manager Mark Griffioen hosted the event and congratulated the elected members.

"On behalf of Bellingen Shire Council, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Councillors," he said.

"It's an exciting moment for us to come together with both new and returning Councillors, as we continue to work towards realising our Community Vision 2035.

“I look forward to collaborating with our newly elected members, tackling the challenges and embracing the opportunities that lie ahead for the Bellingen Shire.”

Mayor Cr Steve Allan, who returns for his second term of Council, said he was excited about what this group can accomplish together.

“It’s an incredible honour to have the community entrust me with the role of Mayor of Bellingen Shire,” he said.

“I am committed to working collaboratively with our community and my fellow Councillors to ensure our Shire continues to thrive.

“I’d like to congratulate my fellow newly elected Councillors, both returning and new. Together, we form a diverse and dedicated team, each bringing unique strengths and perspectives to guide the Shire’s future.

“Together, with these strengths and commitment of our newly elected Council, I am confident that we can achieve a prosperous and harmonious future for the Bellingen Shire.”

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Harbour Police Station, where he was charged with ‘using a carriage service to engage in sexual activity with a child’, ‘to do/plan harm to person under 16 years’, ‘to groom under 16 years for sex’, to threaten to kill’, ‘to threaten to serious harm’, ‘to send indecent material to person under 16 years’, and to ‘cause child sexual activity’.

He was refused bail and appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court the same day.

Commander of State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad, Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty, said police are seeing a rise in sadistic sextortion cases.

“Sadistic sextortion is unlike typical cases of sextortion because the offender is not doing it for financial gain, rather victims are being coerced into producing extreme sexual and violent content,” Det Supt Doherty said.

“We want children to know there is always someone who will listen, and there are things we can do to get you out of any situation, no matter how frightening it is or what the offender is telling you.

“I hope this incident also acts as an alert to parents, who may be aware that their children are engaging in self-harm, that there may be deeper reasons for this that need to be explored with them in a supportive manner.”

Meeting of the term will be held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at the Bellingen

Shire Council Chambers (33 Hyde Street, Bellingen, 2454). Council meetings are also live streamed through the Bellingen Shire Council website.

q The new-look Bellingen Shire Council.

q Detectives arrested a 28-year-old man at Safety Beach.

By Andrea FERRARI

RECLAIM the Night marches are taking place around the world on Friday, October 25including in Coffs Harbour.

The Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence, which is made up of local government and non-government frontline services, is hosting the local march; creating a space where women and the wider community can feel free to celebrate their right to safety.

“Everyone’s welcome to support the march,” said Charlotte Young, the CEO of the Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services Co-operative in Coffs Harbour.

“We will be gathering at the park next to the Hoey Moey, Ocean Parade, at 5.30pm and marching to the night markets at six o’clock.”

that raises awareness, empowers individuals, inspires action and demands change to bring an end to sexual violence in communities.

Coordinated women’s marches against sexual harassment and rape first started in Europe and the USA in the mid-1970s.

The first Reclaim the Night march in the UK was in 1977 in Leeds.

It was partly in response to the “Yorkshire Ripper” murders and the police response, which was to tell women not to go out at night unless absolutely necessary.

Those early Reclaim the Night marches made it clear that women should not be restricted or blamed because of men’s violence.

In Australia, the first Reclaim the Night marches were held a year later in Sydney and

to highlight other forms of violence against women.

It is also a show of resistance, strength and unity.

“We march because we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and to be safe,” Ms Young told the News Of The Area.

“The marches… honour those without a voice and remember those whose voices have been silenced.”

Organisers would like participants to make some noise to draw attention to the cause.

“Bring your drums and whistles and share the message of the right for women to walk and live free of violence and abuse.

“Samba soul drummers will lead the procession from the park and Tehani hip hop dancers will perform for us at the market at

Coffs ranks highly for species sightings

By Andrea FERRARI

THE fifth instalment of the Great Southern BioBlitz (GSBB) citizen science survey has come to an end and once again the Coffs Harbour region has performed well.

Coffs placed third for total species recorded with 2438 (2305 last year) and sixth for the total of observations with 9101 (8244 last year).

“Another top three finish for the number of species found is a fantastic achievement for our 81 observers, especially when you compare us to the winning region, Greater Melbourne, who were able to muster 865 participants,” said Coffs Coast region GSBB champion Nick Lambert.

More than 8500 participants from 200 regions around the Southern Hemisphere took part this year, reaching a total of 260,000+ sightings of 26,000+ different species that have been identified so far.

There were many new participants joining this year’s BioBlitz, some contributing an impressive number of sightings, as well as some regular naturalists,

several of whom were taking part for the fourth or fifth consecutive year.

“In our region we had everything from backyard sightings to underwater

surveys resulting in a wide range of environments covered,” Nick told News Of The Area.

“There was a large amount of night-time surveying taking place this year, with spotlighting, mothing and invertebrate surveys yielding a high number of insect and nocturnal animal sightings.”

The snapshot study took place from 20-23 September.

Recorded on the iNaturalist app, the observations can be used by local environmental groups, government departments, students, and other

organisations, to increase biodiversity awareness, protect habitat, determine species distribution, increase scientific literacy, climate change research, and inform policy.

The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden supported the local GSBB efforts by running free tutorials on the iNaturalist app.

“We not only trained many new iNaturalist users, but we had several new tutors this year as well,” Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden President Graham Tupper told NOTA.

“The

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we have cultivated plants, but also a lot of native vegetation, which attracts many insects and birds.”

iNaturalist tutor Cheryl Cooper said, “I was thrilled by the number of more mature people coming to learn how to use the app.

“You’re never too old to enjoy the technology and this app is very easy to use.

“I know, before I used it, I would look at a plant or insect and wonder ‘what is that?’, but now I can know the answer quickly and easily.”

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q Spotted in Coffs Harbour, a Spiny Leaf Insect (extaetosoma tiaratum). Photo: Nick Lambert.

q A Little Pied Cormorant. Photo: Shaun Bamford

q A Tiger Pipefish (filicampus tigris). Photo: Dr Matt Nimbs.

q An Evan’s Sea Spider (anoplodactylus evansi). Photo: Steve Smith.

Women overdue for breast scans

MORE than 40 percent of Mid North Coast women aged between 50 and 74 years are overdue for breast cancer screening.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder for all to book in for a free mammogram.

According to Patrick Magee, the Acting Director

of BreastScreen NSW - North Coast Screening Assessment Service, around 250 local women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

“If you’re in this age group, make breast screening a priority. It only takes 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral is needed.”

BreastScreen NSW is also encouraging women to “Be A

Friend, Tell A Friend”.

This campaign encourages word of mouth and social media promotion of regular screening among women, their families and colleagues.

NSW Chief Cancer Officer Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, said that if detected in its earliest stages, a woman’s five-year breast cancer

survival rate is 98 percent.

This drops to 43.9 percent if detected after it has spread to other organs.

“One thousand women are expected to lose their lives to the disease in 2024, so we need to do everything we can to support women and encourage them to book in a life-saving breast screen,” she said.

“Early detection not only significantly increases a person’s chance of survival it can greatly reduce the need for invasive treatment like a mastectomy.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

A person’s age, and being female, are bigger risks than family history.

It is recommended that women aged 50 to 74 years have a breast screen every two years.

BreastScreen NSW also recommends that Aboriginal women start screening at 40 years old.

Any woman who notices a lump or other changes in their breasts, should see their doctor without delay.

For more information and to make an appointment at a local BreastScreen NSW clinic or mobile van call 13 20 50 or book online at www. breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.

Support-a-Family appeal to run again Writer launches debut novel

FOR the past few years

Lifeline North Coast, Vinnies, Salvos and Lifehouse Care have worked together to brighten up the Christmas season for families doing it tough.

Each year, the local not-for-profit organisations compile lists of families who could benefit from holidaytime support.

De-identified descriptions of each family are printed in News Of The Area, with readers of the paper pledging their support for individual listed families.

“Together [last year] we were able to support close to 100 families with gifts, hampers and groceries,” said a representative of the initiative.

“However, we couldn’t have done this without the generous support of the local community and businesses, which we are so thankful for.

“Christmas can be a very stressful time of the year, especially with the unprecedented need in the Coffs Harbour region due to the high rents, lack of subsidised housing and

general cost of living making a huge impact on families this year.”

The Support-a-Family program is on again in 2024, with organisers looking forward to being able to provide some Christmas joy and cheer to families needing a little support.

“Together, we know that many generous people in the region want to give to those in need but don't have a mechanism to do it,” organisers said.

“The generosity and community spirit of NOTA provide that mechanism

By Kim SATCHELL

STORIES of everyday life inspired writer Charlotte French to pursue her own love of storytelling and contemporary women’s fiction.

“The pleasure I get from writing derives from entering a ‘flow-state’ from which ideas seem to take on a life of their own and you [do] your best just to keep up,” she said.

Her debut novel “Agnes Treading Water”, delicately threads the motif of water in the juxtaposition of the still water of Swedish canals with the restless turmoil of Australian beaches.

The novel draws from Charlotte’s experience growing up in Soderkoping in Sweden and her journey to Australia and the small town north of Coffs Harbour in which she lives.

The author insists that the protagonist, Agnes, is a fictional character.

Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence reflects her passion for engaging and

and opportunity.

“Together we are building a stronger connection between agencies and the community and it’s encouraging that we

high-quality material.

“I am an ‘outliner’,” she told the News Of The Area of her approach to balancing the weight and connection of ideas.

The novel is accompanied by a blog-style newsletter,

which provides background and insights into the creative process.

Charlotte’s previous work includes the short story “Treasure”, which won the Port Writer’s Literary Competition in 2018.

can work together to benefit those in need in our area.”

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the list of families that you can support this Christmas.

q The team behind the Support-a-Family appeal.

Driving the initiative this year is

q Author Charlotte French.

Lifeline North Coast’s Nicole Hayes, Leon Walsh and Phil Hartmann from Vinnies, Nato Hannaford from Lifehouse Care and Jose Porcia from Salvos.

Blue hue for Big Banana

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Big Banana took on a blue hue on Sunday, 13 October, marking the beginning of National Carers Week.

To celebrate and recognise the work of local family and friend carers, the Carers NSW Coffs Harbour team organised two social events for the week.

Coming up tomorrow (Saturday, 19 October) Coffs’ young carers are invited to register for a free day out at the Big Banana Fun Park, including a BBQ.

Earlier in the week, carers enjoyed a movie morning at Sawtell cinema where they saw the movie Runt, described as an hilarious tale

of a girl and her dog.

“National Carers Week is about celebrating and recognising the invaluable contributions that family and friends make to our communities by taking on caring roles to support their loved ones,” Carers NSW CEO Elena Katrakis told News Of The Area.

“The week has been full of events throughout the state celebrating carers, with a specific focus on the importance of our regional communities.”

Carers NSW, through its Carer Gateway service, supports carers through the provision of practical advice and carer specific resources and programs throughout the year.

“Additionally, we advocate for carers through research and policy initiatives,” Ms Katrakis said.

“Getting help early can make a big difference to a carer’s life, reducing carer stress and improving wellbeing.

“That’s why Carer Gateway is focused on early intervention services to ensure carers get the support they need.”

A range of services are free to access for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency; or someone who is frail due to age.

Live your best healthy life

By Mike HELY

AN upcoming community seminar will be an opportunity for people to learn how to live their best healthy lives, according to organiser Ryan Claus.

The half-day health and fitness seminar will be held at the Wiilgulga Sports Complex on Saturday, 26 October, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

The event will feature local health professionals including osteopath Dr Maddie Hastie, pre/postnatal specialist Andi Foster, strength coach Adrian Josef, health coach Tamzin Shotbolt, sports dietician Joel Ludwik and national assessor and personal trainer Ryan Claus.

“We’re really just trying to bring a bit more general knowledge to the public covering things we all should know, but that most people don’t know,” Ryan said.

“For example, osteopaths work with people of all ages in the holistic treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injury. If the average person better understands what they can do at home, that can be a

real game changer.

“It’s going to be a good event to come to for knowledge from people who know what they’re talking about [and which] you can apply in everyday life to your own health.”

Ryan said the seminar would point people in the right direction to achieve better personal health and fitness. Speakers will share their expertise on overall health, strength training,

mobility, nutrition and more.

“I see a lot of people doing things for years and years that make no sense, when there are things they could be doing that would be a lot more beneficial,” he said.

“A lot of people struggle with not knowing what to do or who to speak to, even in their own local community, so having an event like this and making it affordable for all is the crux of it for me.”

Health and

Rescues galore

MID NORTH COAST Marine Rescue volunteers have battled through their busiest September on record, completing 39 search and rescue missions including 24 emergency responses.

A total of 57 people were safely returned to shore across all nine Mid North Coast units last month.

Haven, Crowdy Harrington and Forster Tuncurry.

Marine Rescue NSW units are stationed at Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Trial Bay, Lord Howe Island, Port Macquarie, Camden

Port Macquarie (12), Coffs Harbour (9) and Trial Bay (6) were the locations of highest demand for search and rescue missions.

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q Carers NSW Coffs Harbour team members light up blue with the Big Banana.

q Strength coach Adrian Josef (left) and sports dietician Joel Ludwik will be among presenters.

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fitness seminar organiser Ryan Claus.

Improving flood resilience on Waterfall Way

PLANS are being finalised for work to reduce the frequency of flooding on the eastern section of Waterfall Way, and road users are being asked for their feedback.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the NSW Government was investing $50m to improve safety and efficiency on Waterfall Way.

“As a part of this program of works, flood resilience improvements are proposed on the low-lying section of Waterfall Way between Bellingen and the Pacific Highway, which can be cut by flooding during even minor flood events,” the spokesperson said.

“The eastern end of Waterfall Way hugs the edge

of the Bellinger River and is flooded by the river or the various small catchments upstream of the road.

“Currently the road can be cut by floodwaters in relatively minor flood events, and we want to increase flood resilience so it would only be impacted by flooding exceeding a one in five year event.

“This is an increasingly busy and important section of road and we are keen to improve connectivity for residents.

“Flood modelling started in late 2020 and we have been developing flood resilience projects since then.”

Work is planned for three locations: Mill Street,

Bellingen; Burdett Park Creek, and Short Cut Road (Camerons Corner).

The spokesperson said planned work includes increasing drainage capacity, increasing the pavement height, shoulder widening and safety barrier installation.

“This will improve connectivity and safety for the more than 7800 motorists who use this section of road each day,” the spokesperson said.

Feedback to help finalise the concept design is encouraged and can be provided at https://www. haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ waterfall-way.

Consultation will close on Sunday 10 November 2024.

Coalition ahead but Labor not hitting poll panic button

By Andrew BROWN, AAP

LABOR may have fallen behind the coalition in Newspoll for the first time in more than two years, but the government is unlikely to hit the panic button just yet.

The opposition leads 51 to 49 on a two-party preferred basis in the latest Newspoll, published in The Australian on Monday.

It's the first time the coalition has been ahead in the polls since the 2022

election.

But months out from voting day, Labor is in better shape than many other firstterm governments, polling analyst Kevin Bonham says.

"Governments usually lose polls faster than this. Kevin Rudd and Anthony Albanese are the two longest lasting governments (before

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they lost a Newspoll)," he told AAP.

"The poll is very similar to some of the previous Newspolls, and it's a probably a matter of rounding that the government has slipped to the point where they lost this one.

"While the two-party preferred result has changed, primary votes remain the same, with the coalition on 38 percent and Labor on 31 percent.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains the preferred prime minister over Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, ahead 45 to 37 percent.

Mr Albanese's personal approval rating fell three points to 40 percent, while 54 percent disapprove.

The opposition leader's approval increased by one point to 38 percent, while his disapproval levels stayed at 52 percent.

Despite the prime minister's personal netapproval ratings being the same as the opposition leader's, Mr Bonham said it

should not represent a cause for concern.

"The rating is pretty ordinary, but not terrible.

Prime ministers have won from a lot worse ratings than this," he said.

"It's not unusual for a government to poll differently during their term, and there hasn't been much change all year.

"It seems to have dipped a little in recent months, but there's been little change all year, and there's still a lot of time to go."

A federal election must be held by May 17 at the latest for a standard poll, where all of the House of Representatives and half the Senate is up for grabs.

Barring the prime minister calling an early double-dissolution election, a Saturday in May is looming as the most likely option.

The 2025 schedule for federal parliament shows the federal budget being brought forward from its traditional May slot to March 25.

Federal budgets were held early in the past two election years of 2019 and 2022, ahead of a federal poll being called shortly afterwards.

With a minimum of 33 days needed between an election being called and the poll taking place, the earliest one could take place is the first Saturday in May.

The prime minister has previously indicated he would want to serve as close to a full term as possible.

Workplace Minister Murray Watt said the government still had work to do before election day.

"We need to work that little bit harder to explain what we are doing to assist people with those cost-ofliving pressures and the risk that we face if Peter Dutton and the coalition win the next election," he told ABC Radio on Monday.

But Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the poll result was indicative of growing negative sentiment about the government.

"The biggest issue is trend. The trend's been down all the way along," he told Seven's Sunrise program.

"Mr Albanese is giving this a red-hot go to be a oneterm government. He really has just lost his connection with the people."

q The opposition has pulled ahead in polling but one expert says Labor won't hit the panic button yet. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

Finale of Old Johns’ poetry readings

By KIM SATCHELL

OVER the last several years, a devoted following of poetry lovers has shared in a community-driven public reading affectionately known as the “Old Johns Poetry Unslam”; ably facilitated by Bruce Meder.

There was only one rule; that ‘there were no rules.’

The last event had a double-headed theme.

“The End” commiserated the end of the lease for Old Johns Café while “Seven” was based on the divine number.

It was a chance to reminisce, love, mourn, comfort, console, honour and

celebrate such extravagances as the French language, croissant and coffee, haunted kitchens, dismembered buildings, angels, a loose moose, the Bali bombings, lighthouses and dolphins, excuses, denials, baldface lies and virtuoso exaggerations.

Bruce Meder told News Of The Area, “The Old Johns Unslam was immediately embraced by Em (Emma Barselaar) and became an instant success as many of her dedicated following of coffee lovers demonstrated their prowess for poetic expression and performance.”

Another key to the success of the Unslam can be attributed to the generous reception of the audience, which ranged in age and experience.

Café owner Emma Barselaar told News Of The Area, “The poetry nights harnessed a beautiful sense of community and offered a dedicated space for people to express themselves that provided moments I will cherish forever.”

There were several poems dedicated to both Em and Bruce, whose hospitality and respective verve for the events were both obvious and heartfelt.

3G shutdown 28 October

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS services using 3G networks will cease to exist as of 28 October.

The shutdown is to improve the capacity, speed and reliability of the 4G network and to roll out 5G to more Australians.

More than mobile phones will be affected according to the Australian Mobile Telecommunications

Association (AMTA).

“Impacted devices may include phones, smartwatches, tablets, inhome personal emergency alarms, EFTPOS terminals and fire and security alarms,” it advises on its website amta. org.au/3g-closure/.

“Some early 4G handsets don’t support 4G voice calling, which means they use the 3G network… after the closure, these devices will not be able to make a call.

“There are also a number of devices that support normal 4G voice calls but force emergency calls to 3G, so these phones won’t be able to make an emergency call after the closure."

Older phones used 3G for Triple Zero (000) calls because, being a lower radio frequency range, it had wider geographical coverage - much like how AM radio stations can be picked up farther out than FM.

However, that advantage will be eliminated entirely when the telcos close 3G.

A Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report found that up to 77,000 mobile phone users would be unable to call Triple Zero.

A submission by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

stated that there may be over 300,000 devices in circulation that use 4G normally, but rely on 3G for emergency calls.

Other non-phone devices that may be affected include water and electricity meters, farm monitoring and diagnostic equipment, medical devices, emergency phones in elevators, and safety and asset tracking devices.

Despite first heralding the 3G shutdown back in June, the deadline has been pushed back twice to allow for the message to spread to those

who need to hear it. Vodafone/TPG customers already lost 3G services back in January.

The easiest way for anyone else with a mobile phone to check their device is to simply text the digit “3” to the number “3498”, and within seconds a message appears advising what action to take - if any.

Mobile service providers all publish coverage maps on their websites.

More information can also be found on the AMTA website.

q Bruce Meder offers a fitting dedication to sign off.

q The atmosphere was festive.

q An outpouring of passionate French language.

Pumping support for Parkinson's

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Pump for Parkinson's fundraiser is back for the eighth year.

On Thursday, 24 October, the Bailey Centre Liberty Service Station will contribute ten cents per litre of fuel sold, to support the Parkinson’s Coffs Harbour Nurses Fund.

Local delivery firm PK Express Transport has also committed to contributing an additional seven cents per litre sold.

Kicking off at 12.01am, the fundraiser runs for a full 24 hours.

The money raised goes to maintain the services of a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse based in the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) in Coffs Harbour.

Last year the local initiative raised $4500 on a very rainy day.

Coffs Harbour Parkinson's Group spokesperson Graham Saxby told News Of The Area that over the past ten years since introducing the role of a Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, and the appointment of Vince Carroll to the position, there had been a number of new services and health area improvements.

“Vince has either directly assisted, or through working with other departments within the health district, has been a part of the development and/or implementation of

these additional services,” Mr Saxby said.

A year ago, Coffs Harbour launched the Westmead Movement Disorder Telehealth and Fly In Fly Out specialist doctor service.

“As the specialist nurse, Vince plays an integral part in providing this service.

“He is with the person and their carers during the video conference appointments, as well as when the Movement Disorder Neurologist comes to Coffs Harbour once a month.”

Mr Carroll was also involved in the establishment of a local retirement and nursing home group and the implementation of an upskilling program for staff to improve care of the residents with Parkinson’s.

“Over the past 12 months, approximately another 60 residents of the Coffs Harbour region have been diagnosed with the lifelong, incurable and progressive condition of Parkinson's.

“And as our area’s population grows and ages, this number will accelerate.”

The Service Station's Alan Bailey said it was important to support the work of the specialist nurse.

“People living with Parkinson’s, and their families and caregivers, depend on our local Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses for connection to information, advice and support,” he said.

Health van visits

“We are lucky to have one of these nurses in our community and this fundraiser will enable their services to continue.”

PK Express Transport's David Strickland agreed, “Our company and the local community

q Rotary’s Men’s Health Education Rural Van offers free health checks.

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Rotary-run Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is set to arrive on the Coffs Coast from 23 October.

With the motto “to save local lives”, the MHERV project has been operating for over six years.

It travels across regional and rural NSW, offering free health checkups to people who may not have seen a doctor for many months - if not years.

In that time, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels may have reached seriously high levels with no symptoms.

“[That’s] until it’s too late and a heart

City of Coffs Harbour Hogbin Drive and De Havilland Way intersection upgrade commencing

Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Hogbin Drive and De Havilland Way (formerly Christmas Bells Road) will commence on Sunday 27 October.

The roundabout will provide easier and safer access into and out of Coffs Harbour Airport precinct when completed, expected to be in June 2025.

De Havilland Way off Hogbin Drive will be temporarily closed for the duration of the project. A detour route will be in place providing traffic access to Coffs Harbour Airport precinct via Dakota Drive.

Hogbin Drive will remain open during construction with changed traffic conditions. Please follow the signs and directions of traffic controllers while the works are underway.

For more information, visit the City’s website or scan the QR code.

attack or stroke strikes,” Coffs City Rotary President Bob Carle warned.

The initiative started in Western NSW as a small caravan on main streets and in shopping centres.

Designed to reach remote farmers without access to doctors or medical services, the objective was to catch health issues before

really like to get together behind fundraising for a good cause like our Parkinson’s nurses.

“This is the perfect opportunity for us to contribute to our town and we are happy to be involved.”

they became serious.

Rotary club grants keep the free service running, which has proven successful at achieving its purpose.

“The MHERV van has saved many lives,” Mr Carle said.

“One year we had a 40-year-old local visitor who looked fit and healthy at first glance but after the screening he had to be sent immediately to the emergency department.

“By saving one life the whole thing is made worthwhile.”

By visiting regional communities, the MHERV provides an easily accessible opportunity for men to have a health check performed by a registered nurse.

Sawtell Rotary Youth Director Alan Freedman says it’s especially important for people to visit the van if they’re not seeing a family doctor for health checks.

“Since working with the van we have seen many people requiring urgent medical attention, one even being life threatening,” he said.

“I urge anyone passing the van to stop and have this quick check.”

Rotary says the program is focussed on men, “because unlike the womenfolk, they are not good at caring for their own health. But nobody is turned away”.

The ten minute service is offered in a relaxed, confidential and informal setting where the nurse conducts the tests and discusses any health concerns seated in the privacy of the van.

The van will be at Woolgoolga Diggers Club on 23 October and at 17 Beach Street on 24 October.

Coffs Harbour dates are Bunnings (25th) and Cook Drive (26th).

MHERV will be outside Sawtell RSL on 28 and 29 October and in Urunga on Mogo Street on 30 October.

Last stop for the region is in Dorrigo, outside Spar on 1 November and at 37 Hickory Street on 2 November.

q Parkinson’s nurse Vince Carroll was awarded a Charles Sturt University Medal for research earlier this year.

Photo: Parkinsons NSW.

Bello landscaper leads the way

By Andrea FERRARI

RECENTLY elected president of The Landscape Association (TLA), Bellingen’s Shannon Decker has the Mid North Coast firmly on his radar for growing the industry body.

Decker is the Director of Now & Zen Landscapes, who have offices in Bellingen and the Blue Mountains.

Increasing the membership of the association, particularly in regional areas, will be the main objective of his term as president.

Founded over 40 years ago, TLA is the peak industry body serving landscape professionals in NSW and the ACT, with the purpose of furthering the growth and professionalism of the industry.

“I feel that The Landscape Association has always been in the Sydney bubble,” Decker said.

“We represent the whole of NSW and ACT and we need to get out to regional areas.”

With his own company operating in the Bellinger Valley, Decker and his team work on rural properties which he says allows “really creative landscaping with contours and using recycled materials that are on hand or on nearby properties”.

In his new role Decker also has a focus on

educating and attracting young people into the landscaping industry, which today encompasses a wide variety of trades, including horticulture, landscape construction, design, stonemasonry, pool building and more.

“The correct training provider coupled with the right employer are two key elements in deciding the future of young men and women starting out in the landscape industry,” he said.

With 35 years of

working in the industry, Decker has taught with both government and private registered training organisations (RTOs) across the state.

“I have had the pleasure of working with some keen youth and mature age apprentices over the years.

“The method of training and delivery needs to be tailored to suit the style of learning for each individual within the classroom and on site.

“I get great satisfaction

watching apprentices complete their training and seeing them succeed and grow in the industry that has given me so much.

“Landscaping isn't for the faint hearted and it takes a very strong minded and physical candidate to thrive in this space.”

A career in landscape has become so much more than Decker could have imagined. He’s driven by long-term outcomes.

“We plant for the future,” he said.

“The biggest rewards come from being part of or simply admiring a timeless landscape built by past generations with mature trees and lichen covered dry stone walls and knowing that it will still be there for my grandchildren to admire.

“Traditional landscapes are a thing of true beauty.

"Who wouldn't want that on their resume?"

Voice has 'got a future', one year from referendum loss

By Andrew BROWN and Tess IKONOMOU, AAP

INDIGENOUS leaders remain confident Australia will enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to parliament in the constitution, one year on from the referendum defeat.

More than 60 percent of Australians voted 'no' in the referendum on October 14, 2023, with every state and territory - aside from the ACT - rejecting the proposal, which would have established a permanent advisory body and constitutional recognition of First Nations people.

Despite the defeat, Indigenous campaigner

Thomas Mayo, who was among the leading 'yes' vote advocates, said constitutional change could still take place down the track.

"There's still a future that includes Indigenous people in the constitution. Sure, in reality it's not going to happen again for a while," he told ABC radio on Monday.

"We don't always get things right in a democracy. If we accepted the 'no' answers that we got about equal wages or about our right to vote as Indigenous people... things would be worse today.

"Because more than 60 percent of young people voted 'yes' between 18 and 24, that tells me that we've got a future, and what we tried to do last year will be achieved."

One of the architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Megan Davis said once it became clear the referendum was unlikely to win public support, it should have been delayed.

But Mr Mayo said

despite the polls, the government was right in pursuing the referendum.

"I don't think it was a mistake and the reason is because... we would still be wondering if we didn't do it," he said.

"We had to press on, because it might not have been another chance."

Opposition Indigenous Australians spokeswoman Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said the referendum remained a waste of time and money.

"It was a task that ended up dividing our country, and at a time we don't need to be divided, and unfortunately, the Albanese government put all their eggs in one basket," she told ABC TV.

"The Albanese government hasn't implemented any methods to improve the circumstances or change things on the ground."

Following the referendum result, Indigenous leader and academic Marcia Langton declared reconciliation was

landscaping honours map in the coming years by entering the prestigious annual awards hosted by The Landscape Association.

“Now & Zen has been working on some amazing projects in the Bellinger Valley this past 12 months; we just need the plantings to mature then we can photo shoot, submit our work and cross our fingers,” he said.

dead.

But Senator Nampijinpa Price said supporters of the voice needed to move on.

"The 'yes' campaigners need to let go, accept the result, because Australia's made that determination and move forward," she said.

"There are marginalised, Indigenous Australians whose lives need to be

impacted in a positive way right now."

Workplace Minister Murray Watt said the government made the right decision to keep going with the referendum despite signs it was heading to defeat in polling.

"This was a proposal about enshrining rights of First Nations people in our constitution and we didn't

think it was appropriate to ignore their wishes, either at the beginning of the campaign or as the campaign went on," he told ABC radio.

"This is going to be a pretty painful day for First Nations Australians, there were a lot of hopes invested in the voice to parliament proposal."

Decker aims to put the Coffs Coast on the

q President of The Landscape Association of NSW & ACT, Shannon Decker.

q Bellingen’s Shannon Decker, Director of Now and Zen Landscapes.

q It's one year since the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum was held. Photo: Bianca De Marchi, James Ross/AAP PHOTOS.

Building’s ‘Topping Out’ ceremony

By Andrea FERRARI

THE crane beside the CODA apartments in Coffs CBD has completed one of its last tasks.

A tulipwood tree (Harpullia Pendula) was winched from the pavement on Vernon Street to the top of the building on Friday, 11 October, marking its official “Topping Out” ceremony.

The cement was poured on the thirteenth and final floor 24 hours beforehand, with around 30 people gathering on-site to celebrate the project’s structural completion.

The building is the tallest in Coffs Harbour's CBD with 360-degree views of the ocean, mountains and city scape.

The project is a partnership between Paynter Dixon Construction and C.ex Group.

“The CODA development

will be a significant economic boost for Coffs Harbour,” C.ex Group CEO John Rafferty said.

“With 250 residents moving into the development in the city centre, it promises to benefit local business owners by increasing activity.”

As her first official duty as Mayor, Nikki Williams attended the Topping Out to speak about what it means to the rejuvenation of Coffs Harbour’s city centre.

“Business owners and the community have been waiting for somebody to take on a project like this in the CBD for many years,” Cr Williams told the News Of The Area.

“We hope it is the catalyst for many more to come.

“I’m sad to see the crane go but I hope we get another one up in Coffs soon.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh talked about the economic boost the project brings to Coffs’ city centre.

people to open or develop businesses and revitalise our city.

in bringing the city back to life and giving people the confidence to invest in Coffs Harbour.”

in the city, Mr Singh said he talks with business owners who have noticed an upturn in their trade through the influx of tradespeople during the construction phase.

especially have seen growth in customers for coffees and getting their lunches and in the future it will be the residents and their friends and guests bringing business to the city centre.”

James Boyd, Executive Chairperson of Paynter Dixon, provided the numbers.

“Over 980 workers have been inducted to date, culminating in 118 toolbox talks and more than 274,000 work hours,” he said.

“This combined effort can also be measured in the sheer volume of materials required to reach this point.

“Almost 10,000 cubic

q Paynter Dixon Construction’s Topping Out team.

metres of concreteequivalent to four Olympic swimming pools - has been poured on site.”

The crane stands on a 125m tower, projecting a further 65 metres up to cab level.

Once completed, the CODA Apartment Building will feature 95 modern apartments, seven retail spaces, four levels of car parking and a dedicated Veterans Centre supporting local veterans and their families.

The site was purchased by C.ex Group in 2016 and the building’s occupation date is

expected to be in February/ March 2025.

The tulipwood tree has been named “Taemin” after Paynter Dixon team member Nicolas Merchan’s first baby, born on 2 October.

“Taemin is a Korean name meaning someone destined for greatness and intelligence,” Nicolas told NOTA.

The tree has been returned to the nursery at Great Gardens where it will be looked after until coming back to CODA for the landscaping phase, when it will be planted in the building’s garden.

q James Boyd, Executive Chairperson; Paynter Dixon; Barb Piggott, C.ex Group Board Member; Jim Hogno, C.ex Group Board Vice President; Nikki Williams,Mayor of City of Coffs Harbour; Bob Humphrys, C.ex Group Board Member; Gurmesh Singh, Member for Coffs Harbour; and John Rafferty, C.ex Group CEO.

q Apartment owners Natalie and Scott Boswell with Vice President C.ex Group Jim Hogno.

Politicians in lycra

HAVING been handed the reins to the fundraiser by a former Prime Minister, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor will lead a group of intrepid cyclists including federal politicians on Pollie Pedal 24, a challenging 1000 kilometre ride beginning in Gosford and ending in Port Macquarie.

The Pollie Pedal was started back in 1998 by Tony Abbott, who passed the baton to Mr Taylor when he left politics.

Mr Abbott remains a key figure and annual participant as the fundraiser’s Patron.

Since its inception, riders have covered more than 24,000km and raised over $7.3 million for various charities.

This year’s iteration raises funds for Wandering Warriors, a charity organisation supporting veterans and their families through education, employment, respite and

mentoring programs

Joining this year’s ride is Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, while local MPs are set to join the travelling group for scheduled events in regional towns.

Kicking off the fundraising ride on 20 October in Gosford, the group will cycle through Dorrigo, Bellingen, Urunga, Nambucca Heads, Macksville and South West Rocks on Saturday, 26 October.

The following day the ride will travel through South West Rocks, Kempsey and Port Macquarie.

“It’s a real privilege to be able to support our veterans as they move from military life to civilian life, making sure that they use those incredible skills they’ve built in their time in the military, out in civilian life,” Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor said.

“A number of veterans

will once again join us on this year’s cycle.

“It’s a privilege to ride with those who have put their lives on the line and served our nation in uniform.”

Mr Taylor said the Pollie Pedal is a great opportunity to “get out of the suit and spend some quality time in regional communities”.

“It’s the people you meet and the stories they tell that make Pollie Pedal so special for me,” he said.

“I’m also grateful that volunteer group Rapid Relief Team will be back on board this year to provide us with the coffee and carbs we need to get through the long days in the saddle!”

To donate, visit WanderingWarriors.org/ Pollie-Pedal

q Riders during last year’s Pollie Pedal in Western Australia.

PLAY YOUR PART IN BREAST RESEARCH CANCER

THE National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations funding world-class breast cancer research towards a vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.

Since its inception in 1994, NBCF has invested around $200 million into more than 600 world-class research projects across Australia.

In this time, death rates from breast cancer in Australia have improved by 43 percent.

“We’ve seen remarkable results, but the job’s not done,” a National Breast Cancer Foundation spokesperson said.

“At NBCF, we’re determined to create a better tomorrow.

“We know research matters, and it is central and critical to improving breast cancer outcomes.

“That’s why we fund the very best breast cancer research in Australia by awarding

grants via an open national, competitive and rigorous peer review process.”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year Pink Ribbon Breakfasts are held around the country to raise money for vital breast cancer research.

Nikki, a Pink Ribbon Breakfast host from 2020-2022, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2020. “The news of my breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock along with the discovery I carry the BRCA2 gene mutation,” Nikki said.

“Since then my eldest daughter, my mum and sister have found out they carry the mutation.

“With four daughters, hosting an event was important to help raise much needed funds for breast cancer research.”

To find out more, visit www.nbcf.org.au

Shorebirds dig in for breeding season

WITH the return of spring comes the start of beachnesting bird season on beaches up and down the coast, and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is taking this opportunity to remind the public on how you can best help these precious birds.

Each year threatened birds such as Little Terns, Pied Oystercatchers, Hooded Plovers and Beach Stonecurlews lay their eggs on beaches up and down the east coast, where they are highly camouflaged and can be very difficult to see.

Due to threats including native and introduced predators, crushing and disturbance from vehicles, humans and domestic dogs,

flooding of nesting sites and adverse weather conditions, most beach-nesting birds remain endangered in NSW.

Here are a few small things you can do to ‘share the shore’ and help endangered beach-nesting birds raise their chicks on our beaches:

• Keep an eye out for and respect bird nesting signs and fenced-off nesting areas on the beach.

• Make sure dogs are only walked on an approved dog-beach and always kept on a leash.

• Walk on the wet sand to avoid nesting birds.

• Only drive on designated 4WD beaches and stay below the high tide mark to avoid accidentally crushing a chick.

• Ensure you take fishing lines and rubbish with you, to ensure avoidable deaths from entanglement or ingesting rubbish are avoided.

“Beach-nesting birds rely on the camouflage of their eggs and chicks to keep them safe, but on busy summer beaches, this strategy can really backfire,” NPWS Threatened Species Project Officer Katherine Howard said.

“You might not see the eggs or chick until it’s too late.

"We need all beach users to ‘share the shore’ with our feathered friends by following a few easy guidelines and leaving some space for birds to raise their families.

“Off-leash dogs may

seem harmless, but they are terrifying to birds, causing them to fly away and leave eggs unguarded. Please check online whether dogs are

allowed at your beach before you go, keep them on a leash and keep them well away from nesting birds.”

Last season was a good

Warning sounded on inevitable bird flu pandemic

By Andrew BROWN and Caitlin POWELL, AAP

IT’S a case of when, not if, a deadly bird flu pandemic arrives in Australia, the country's top medical expert is warning, as almost $100 million is allocated to deal with an outbreak.

The federal government will spend $95 million preparing for the H5N1 strain of bird flu, which has caused respiratory illness, reduced egg production and sudden death among wild birds and some mammal species in other countries.

The H5N1 strain of bird

flu is different to the strain in Australia earlier this year that's led to egg shortages in supermarkets.

Australia is the only continent without the H5N1 strain but chief medical officer Paul Kelly says it's coming.

"It's really when, not if, this arrives, and we've seen in other parts of the world, whilst there has been rather mild human disease so far, this virus is changing very quickly," he told reporters in Canberra on Monday.

"This is about us getting ahead of the curve... Australia does have a moat and we know

how to use it, so the fact that we've had time to actually see what's happening elsewhere is really important."

Professor Kelly reiterated a bird flu outbreak would not lead to human health issues, but would spread in the same way as other influenza viruses.

The federal funds include $35.9 million to boost environmental measures and protections for threatened and priority species.

Another $37 million will be invested in protecting agriculture, including boosting biosecurity and scientific capabilities,

nationally coordinated communications and enhancing wild bird surveillance.

The remaining $22.1 million will go towards increasing the number of ready-to-use pandemic flu vaccines in the National Medical Stockpile.

Agriculture Minister Julie Collins says migratory birds will bring the flu strain to Australia, making it difficult to stop.

"What we are doing in terms of preparedness and the reason we're doing this, is to make sure that we maintain food security and food safety," she said.

"We have learnt a lot from what other countries

Farmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

By Callum GODDE, AAP

AUSTRALIAN farmland sales have fallen to another record low as would-be buyers baulk at owners' price demands.

The Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report is the longest-running analysis of the farmland market across the nation.

The report has tracked every sale annually for 29 years and its latest midyear update shows national transaction volumes have never been lower, dropping to 2966 across the first six months of 2024.

Since peaking in the first half of 2021, the number of farmland sales has fallen by 43 percent.

Neil Burgess from Rural Bank said deal volumes continued to tighten as buyers increasingly failed to

meet price expectations.

"Transaction volumes are now at a record low, down 18.7 percent year-on-year and 4.8 percent below the second half of 2023," he said.

The median price of farmland sold in the first half of 2024 rose to $10,141 per hectare, up 12.2 percent from 12 months earlier.

It marked the 22nd consecutive half-yearly period of year-on-year growth.

However, when comparing sales in the first half of 2024 to the second half of 2023, median prices went backwards in Western Australia (12.1 percent), South Australia (11 percent) and Victoria (6.7 percent).

The report said dry conditions challenged producers in southwest Victoria, SA, Tasmania and

the WA grain belt.

"Areas to experience dry conditions saw dry sowing of winter crops and reduced feed for livestock with over 50 per cent of the national sheep flock in areas with belowaverage rainfall," it said.

"July and August were better months for southern Australia with some relief coming ahead of spring."

More favourable rainfall kept median prices trending upwards in Queensland (5.6 percent) and NSW (5.6 percent) in the six months to June 30, while Tasmania's figure grew by 16 percent courtesy of boosted sales in the state's north.

The mixed state-bystate results can be partly explained by the recovery of livestock prices following a disastrous 2023 and easing crop prices, Mr Burgess said.

are doing and how they're responding to this bird flu."

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says about 500 bird species and 80 mammal species have been affected by the bird flu strain, which could impact threatened species in Australia.

"Spring is the most likely time for it to hit because of those migratory bird species that will come in from countries where this strain is prevalent," she said.

"We are doing our very best to make sure that we don't see mortality that would send threatened species extinct in the wild."

The Invasive Species Council's advocacy director

Jack Gough welcomed the funding announcement, acknowledging Australia would not be able to stop the disease from arriving.

The funding was a "down payment for preparedness" that would allow departments to "properly (prepare) to save wildlife and stop extinctions", he said.

"The Albanese government is finally investing a serious amount into preparation for what could be the worst environmental disaster in Australia's history," Mr Gough said.

The investment marked a "monumental change in the way environment biosecurity threats are managed" but more funding would be required if the flu was found in Australia, he said.

q Farmland sales have fallen to another record low, dropping to 2966 in the first six months of 2024. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS.

"In general terms, the traditional drivers of farmland values have led to a more subdued buyer appetite," he said.

"These factors are set

to keep farmland values in a holding pattern for the second half of 2024.

"However, the longerterm outlook appears optimistic as demand may

again strengthen if current rainfall forecasts provide a good finish to 2024 and interest rate cuts begin in early-2025."

one for Little Terns which experienced an almost 15 percent increase in breeding pairs from the previous season across the state.

q Sterna albifrons Little Tern on nest. Photo: John Turbill DPIE.

Jeonghwan Kim to dazzle in Coffs

By Andrew VIVIAN

MUSIC lovers can expect to be dazzled by young Koreanborn pianist Jeonghwan Kim, at a special afternoon concert in Coffs Harbour.

Jeonghwan, who began piano lessons at six years old, beat 31 international competitors for the top two prizes at the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition; winning first prize and the Eileen Joyce best overall concerto prize.

In 2022, Jeonghwan was awarded first prize at the Felix MendelssohnBartholdy competition in Berlin and fourth prize and

the audience prize at the Sendai International Piano Competition.

He has performed with the Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin, with the Aarhus and Odense Symphony Orchestras, and has given concerts in major halls in Berlin, Weimar, Hamburg and Aarhus - among others.

One of the most soughtafter pianists in the world, Jeonghwan is returning to Australia to perform selections from the works of Beethoven, Bartók, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

Piers Lane, Artistic Director of the Sydney International Piano Competition, said, “[In] Jeonghwan Kim, we have a very complete pianist and artist; quite extraordinary for a young man who turned 23 during the competition.

Jeonghwan will perform in the theatre at St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour, at 3pm on Sunday, October 20.

Coffs Harbour Music Society vice-president Robert Smallwood, will give a pre-concert talk about the history and structure of piano competitions, before discussing the three major sonatas Jeonghwan will play.

Remembering Holden’s Commodore

By Andrea FERRARI

CAR enthusiasts on the Coffs Coast can commemorate the anniversary of the end of car manufacturing in Australia at a special event at the Holden Motor Museum.

Sunday, 20 October, is the date the last Commodore was built at Holden’s Elizabeth plant in Adelaide, marking

His “barnstorming” postcompetition winners tour generated glowing reviews. the end of the company's production line.

Holden Museum volunteer Mitchell Law said the model was Holden’s most successful range over its 39 years and still evokes nostalgia for anyone who drove or owned one.

“The Commodore is arguably Australia’s most iconic and best loved car, with

3,100,000 built across fifteen different variations,” Mr Law said.

“Although they’re no longer manufactured, the memories live on for so many people of all ages, and you can see so many still on the road around Coffs Harbour today.

“The commemoration will provide fans the opportunity to see some fine examples

of Commodore models and reminisce about their experiences, so we encourage Holden fanatics to come along to celebrate the car’s legacy.”

The day will include a free display of Commodore models, a sausage sizzle and special discounts at the

The Holden Motor Museum will be open from 10am to 4pm displaying 25 rare and classic Holden cars, including a 48-215 (FX) and two Peter Brock vehicles along with Holden memorabilia.

October is also the anniversary month of the launch of several new models of Holdens over the years.

One such vehicle is the famous FJ “Humpy” Holden of 1953, which was seen in suburban neighbourhoods and on race tracks around Australia.

q Prize-winning pianist Jeonghwan Kim.

q Volunteers Steve Little and Mitchel Law getting ready for the Holden commemoration day.

museum.

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Tribunal considers ‘folie à deux’ disorder

ARTHUR, and his mother Penny, share a rare psychiatric condition.

The New South Wales Trustee and Guardian has been appointed as their financial manager and the Public Guardian has been ordered to make medical and lifestyle decisions on their behalf.

These orders are the subject of review before the guardianship division of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The Tribunal hears that Arthur and Penny have been diagnosed as suffering from a delusional disorder known as “folie à deux”.

This disorder involves a shared delusion, often with one dominant and one submissive person.

The dominant person is usually older, more intelligent and has a domineering personality. The submissive person typically has a history of depression.

The dominant person often imposes their delusions on the submissive person but the delusions can develop independently.

Most cases involve members of the same family and a sense of attachment is a necessary factor in developing the shared delusional belief.

The pair are usually socially isolated and rarely present for treatment as they do not recognise there is a problem.

The most common delusions are “persecutory, grandeur and religious”.

Several doctors’ reports are tabled and the Tribunal is ultimately satisfied that Arthur and Penny suffer from a recognised “mental disability” and are on that basis, incapable of looking after their own health and safety and are not able to make “reasonable judgements”.

The Tribunal decides that “informal arrangements” regarding decisionmaking for Arthur and Penny are not sufficient and that the execution of enduring powers of attorney or appointments of enduring guardians are not an option because they do not have the capacity to sign the documents.

Due to no other person being in a position to be appointed to manage their affairs, the Tribunal orders the reappointment of the New South Wales Trustee and Guardian as Arthur and Penny’s financial manager and the Public Guardian to manage their personal affairs, with a further review to take place in two years’ time.

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

This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

Dimethoate use on blueberry farms

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS we now have a blueberry farm neighbouring our property I have increasing concerns about the intensive use of a large range of environmentally unhealthy chemicals on commercial food crops in the Nambucca Valley, primarily on blueberries but possibly also on zucchinis - Dimethoate being one of them.

Dimethoate is a highly toxic chemical banned in many countries overseas. Dimethoate will render blueberries unable to be imported in a number of South East Asian countries if detected and it is a persistent chemical that moves into the flesh of the berry and can be easily detected by countries who routinely perform analysis of fruit that is being imported.

In fact, many countries will not import produce from other countries that spray Dimethoate.

It can no longer be bought in garden retail stores in Australia but is still permitted by the APVMA on large scale commercial food crops.

It has a four week withholding period (after spraying) on cereal crops but is accompanied by a directive to ‘not graze cattle on the crops in that time’.

It has a seven day withholding period on peas and beans but ONLY a 24 hour withholding period on blueberries and zucchinis!

When Dimethoate flushes out as effluent from insectigation (through a drip or trickle irrigation system) it breaks down to Omethoate which is considerably more toxic. This means that its use on blueberry and possibly other horticulture farms in Nambucca Valley results in it going into the soil and ultimately our waterways, i.e.

Dimethoate is an organophosphate, is a nerve poison and considered to be carcinogenic.

It may cause genetic changes and may damage a developing foetus, so why is this chemical approved for use in Australia?

Dimethoate is used mostly for elimination of fruit fly even though alternative methods are available - bait spraying being one of them.

Even the DPI uses this method in the Murray Irrigation area.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is also another option.

IPM is a proven way of eliminating pests by introducing predatory insects. Furthermore, in 2014 the DPI offered a national presentation on IPM as a viable method to significantly reduce the use of Dimethoate for fruit fly and the Queensland DPI reports bait spraying is 96 percent effective against Queensland fruit fly in northern Queensland DPI has also offered resources in Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and Integrated Nutrient Management.

If these methods were employed in all forms of horticulture then the use of harmful chemicals would be reduced, the environment would be better protected.

And that includes us!

Is the health of the Nambucca Valley, future farming, the rivers and of all living things worth the risk of using this dangerous chemical, and other similarly toxic chemicals?

Regards, Raewyn MACKY, Nambucca Valley.

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DEAR Jasminda,

WE have recently put our house up for sale and the real estate agent has insisted we get a stylist (who they recommended).

When she visited the other day, she made suggestions that were not to our taste.

Frankly, her ideas were cheap and nasty.

Can't we just keep our own furnishings?

Belinda P

Dear Belinda,

MY mother made the astute observation recently that stylists seem to be 'in cahoots' with real estate agents and they all seem to read from the same playbook. It can be disconcerting when a stylist wants you to fork out thousands so they can suggest that you replace the expensive artworks you inherited with assorted tacky prints from an online site.

Then, once they've explained everything that is wrong with your lounge room, they'll head to your bedroom.

You can be confident that once they restyle it, it will take half an hour to remove the countless cushions and throw rugs so you can find your bed again.

Some stylists also seem to detest natural greenery, replacing it with cheap plastic plants that will never have a dead leaf or bug on them, but nor will they release oxygen or any feel good hormones, instead fulfilling their role as cheap adornments headed for landfill.

The kitchen can't have any food in it, or any sense of homeliness. And definitely no odours, except for coffee beans.

Apparently a strategically placed recipe book is the taste-de-jour, but god help you if you think you can cook in the kitchen during the sales period.

Personally, the things I look for when buying a home are its condition, whether the fixtures work, how much storage space it has, whether it has been designed to make the most of the natural light, and whether there are barking dogs or other noise hazards close by.

No amount of plumped cushions or tropical tree wall canvases will make up for structure and functionality.

Those should be the real selling points. Good luck!

Roundabout methodology

DEAR News Of The Area,

WITH the construction of a new roundabout about to commence on Hogbin Drive I request the GM of City of Coffs Harbour (COCH) Council respond to my request and advise the methodology used to determine why such a roundabout was required and how it gained precedence

over construction of the same at Hi-Tech Drive.

It would appear traffic numbers into Christmas Bells Drive are minimal compared to movements into Hi-Tech Drive, a substantial amount of these

movements being COCH vehicles.

Why wasn't a roundabout part of the approval process for the Airport Industrial Park instead of the slip lane arrangement employed?

Is the roundabout construction an attempt to give life to the industrial estate, an estate which appears to be somewhat of a white elephant.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

A reasonable person may consider the heavy traffic loads into Hi-Tech Dr along with numerous accidents and close calls would give priority for a roundabout to this intersection rather than Wedding Bells Drive.

Obviously, Council in their wisdom concluded otherwise.

Please respond advising us ratepayers the process used to reach this conclusion.

Regards, Bob CAMERON, Coffs Harbour.

the Nambucca River.

The Big Screen

By Lindsay HALL

AUSTRALIAN animation steps up once again this week with the premiere of Memoir of a Snail, a fully stop-motion feature from filmmaker Adam Elliot and featuring a murderers row of Aussie voice talent.

Elliot’s films have always been a fascinating juxtaposition between the seemingly whimsical medium of stopmotion puppetry and the deeply moving explorations of lonely characters.

In this film, young Grace deals with her mother’s death by collecting snails but her life becomes much harder when she is separated from her twin brother.

Not a film for children, to be sure, but bound to be full of mournful beauty.

Proving that cinematic ideas tend to

be released in twos, Knox Goes Away is another story of an ageing hard-man whose life is complicated by the onset of dementia (similar to Russell Crowe’s “Sleeping Dogs” from earlier this year).

Michael Keaton pulls double duty as star and director in this tale of a hitman who attempts to ensure his estranged family’s ongoing safety and security before his mental state declines too far.

With supporting turns from James Marsden and Al Pacino, this film has been generally well received by audiences but, in particular, highlights the late career renaissance of Keaton, who turns in a brilliantly nuanced performance.

The tentpole horror release this week is Smile 2, a sequel to the 2022 film about a young woman beset by a malevolent entity whose evil influence is marked by

Six-storey buildings are substantial

DEAR News Of The Area,

THERE is no mandate accepted in response to the City-wide poll cast with the recent Council election.

However the residents and ratepayers have spoken that residential development at the Jetty Foreshores is not wanted to the tune of a fair 70 percent of the votes

cast.

To go ahead with the development despite this vote is to show that the community of Coffs Harbour has no say in what the powers of Macquarie Street might dictate.

Are the Jetty Foreshores just another bit of handy real estate that can be sold off to help balance the State Budget?

the creepy smile on its victims faces.

The writer/director of the original, Parker Finn, returns to carry on exploring the mythology of this world, this time focusing the story on a rising Pop Star (Naomi Scott) who begins to experience increasingly disturbing encounters.

Following the rule of all horror franchises, this is more of the same of the first one - if that’s your thing.

If you’ve been starved for a fix of religion on film then your prayers are answered this week with The Hopeful being released to select screens.

The film is a 90 minute edit of a 2016 TV mini-series that explores the origins of the Seventh Day Adventist denomination of churches.

Director Kyle Portbury is quoted as saying he wanted to tell a story “that deals with failure and the result of failure being change”.

This is clearly a message movie,

Not so much just the State Budget in itself but the huge deficit spending on infrastructure in the Sydney metropolitan area that is necessary to keep the place liveable.

We have a council elected who we should expect to follow the poll results that clearly voted ‘No’.

I wish to comment on the semantics of description, how they might be twisted, and how I believe the public understanding.

Six storey development might not be “high rise” by popular conception.

However six storey buildings are still substantial buildings.

looking to appeal to a very specific audience.

Looking for almost the opposite end of that audience spectrum is Operation Undead from Thai filmmaker Kongkiat Komesiri.

A genre-bending zombie movie set during WWII, this is an ultra-violent, blood soaked exploration of Thailand’s conflicted relationship with their involvement in that war..

When a Japanese force lands on Thailand’s shores, it unleashes a terrifying biological weapon that turns young Thai soldiers againist one another with uncontrollable hunger.

Where the film makes an effort to elevate into something more meaningful is in how it examines the way war dehumanises humanity by introducing a novel conceit that these zombies do, in fact, have a tortured conscience.

The public is not impressed.

Tourist accommodation is not different in the public’s eye from residential accommodation. Let’s not get fobbed off with tourist accommodation when the reality is that tourist residential accommodation is just as residential as domestic residential accommodation. Neither tourist nor domestic residential is acceptable.

Regards, Tom CALDWELL, Sapphire Beach.

DEAR News Of The Area,

LOCAL National Party MP Gurmesh Singh is to be commended for supporting North Coast dairy farmers in State Parliament.

He argued that the decision to terminate the supply of Norco milk products to North Coast hospitals was wrong and was "made by a faceless

Next steps for Voluntary Assisted Dying Support locals

DEAR News Of The Area,

VOLUNTARY assisted dying (VAD) has been operating in NSW for almost 12 months now and local experience suggests that, as across the country, about one percent of us will choose this as an end-of life-option. Contrary to dire predictions, the sky has not fallen in, and many families can testify to the positive experience that VAD can be.

bureaucrat" in Sydney.

The totally misguided State government decision to build multistorey residential buildings on the Jetty Foreshore land was also “made by a faceless bureaucrat” in Sydney.

In the recent council poll of residents, almost 70 percent agreed this land should not be developed as it is vital recreation land needed by a rapidly growing

population.

With such overwhelming support against development on the Foreshore, it is reasonable to expect that Mr Singh would support local residents by getting up in parliament and mustering support to overturn this disastrous decision.

Has this happened?

No, it has not.

He is, in fact, supporting the decision of the faceless bureaucrat in Sydney.

Coffs Harbour residents need better representation… we no longer need to be controlled by the National Party and

its backers.

We don't need someone with a vested interest or who believes their point of view is better than the people they are paid to represent.

We need our MP and councillors to listen to far and away the majority of the people… and to represent their views both within and outside State parliament and Coffs Council.

Regards, Kevin MONTGOMERY, North Boambee Valley.

dementia in Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands and the sky has not fallen in there either.

Australia’s VAD legislation is described as “the safest model in the world… with the most rigorous checks and balances”.

However, it is available only to those who are deemed to have the mental capacity to ask for and participate in the process and VAD cannot be part of an advanced care plan. Because this requirement operates up until the moment the procedure is undertaken, it effectively excludes more than half of us who would

otherwise wish to exercise this choice.

Dementia is now the second leading cause of death in Australia, and it is estimated that almost half a million are living with this terminal illness.

However, they are excluded from the choice of VAD because they are deemed to be “incompetent” and “vulnerable”, stigmatising terms that reinforce death as a medical event managed by healthcare professionals and religious groups, both of whom are the experts that have informed our current legislation.

VAD is available to people living with

Extending the option of VAD to those without capacity who have thought hard and long about it, have been suitably informed and wish to include it as a part of their Advanced Care Plan, is not a slippery slope to state-sanctioned population control, but the humane next step to sense and compassion in our endof-life care.

Regards, Dr Max BRINSMEAD, Choices in Later Life.

Sensational starter

The

Air conditioning units service the dining and living areas, as well as ceiling fans, whilst the kitchen has been refurbished and is a pleasure to cook in.

The home features lots of extras like day and night dual roller blinds across the front windows and panel sliders to the rear sliding door.

There is a single lock up garage with remote door and separate laundry at the rear, as well as a double carport at the front.

The amazing part of this home however is the fully paved rear entertaining area, which is mainly covered and also a spacious workshop or man-shed, perfect for the serious hobbyist or perhaps a studio.

The home presents beautifully from the front and has

Agents: Chris Hines on

719 or Kim McGinty

Northern Beaches juniors recognised

By Aiden BURGESS

FOUR of the Northern Beaches most outstanding young athletes have been recognised for their achievements during the Local Sporting Champions Awards.

Sara Bergen from Nana Glen (Cross Country), Harper Dent from Moonee Beach (Hockey), Lara Hannaford from Woolgoolga (Surf Life Saving), and Benjamin Warden from Emerald Beach (Ice Hockey) were presented with a certificate by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan.

Mr Hogan also ensured they were given every opportunity to follow their sporting dreams

by confirming they had received grants through the Local Sporting Champions program.

“Those who received the awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Beaches on the state, national and international stage,” he said.

“The Northern Beaches has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.

“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between twelve and eighteen years to compete, coach, or umpire in their chosen sport.

“Unfortunately,

succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination.

“Parents often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.

“I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.

“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them lifelong skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy.

“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au.”

New initiatives and partnerships in Summer of Cricket

By David WIGLEY

CRICKET is set to heat up this summer with a slew of exciting new initiatives, including a groundbreaking collaboration with the Sydney Sixers that promises to elevate the game across the region.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association President Aaron Singh, shared his excitement about the upcoming season with the News Of The Area, highlighting the opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to get involved.

“The Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association (CHDCA) is inviting players from across the region to be part of our ever-growing

cricket community,” he said.

“Whether you’re a budding junior or a seasoned pro, there’s a team for you. From Under 10s right up to Under 16s.”

Senior cricket is also set for a shake-up, with competition ranging from first grade to fourth grade.

Singh is particularly thrilled about the introduction of a new Day/ Night format for first-grade matches; a trial aimed at bringing more excitement to the local cricket scene.

In what could be a game-changer for junior development, he also revealed a new partnership with the Sydney Sixers.

“This collaboration is going to enhance junior

pathways and provide greater exposure for cricket in Coffs Harbour and the surrounding areas.

“The association is set to launch an Under 19s Colts T20 competition, bringing together talent from Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nana Glen, Macksville, Nambucca, and Dorrigo.

“Cricket in our region has never been stronger,” Singh added.

First and second grade started their campaigns last week, while juniors and third and fourth grades, are set to kick off on 19 October.

And the action doesn’t stop there.

Fans can look forward to the return of the Opens

Representatives, with finals slated for the prestigious C.ex International Stadium.

Junior Representative

Games will see the CHDCA take on rivals Lower Clarence, Valleys, and Clarence River in what promises to be a thrilling series. As Singh said: “There’s never been a better time to get involved.”

q Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan presents Northern Beaches athletes with their certificates.

q Valleys Cricket Club won the 1st Grade competition last year.

q Woolgoolga Cricket Club and Diggers playing the first ever game at Wiigulga Sporting Complex.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE new Sixers Cricket League began last weekend with the second-grade season getting underway during a rain affected opening round.

Diggers Cricket Club opened their season with a seven wicket win against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Fitzroy Oval.

The Rebels won the toss and elected to bat, and were bowled out for 73 in the 27th over.

Andrew Hoad destroyed the Rebels top order taking 5-20 from seven overs, while Diggers captain Chris Novak took 3-12 from his 6 overs.

Buta Singh top scored for the Rebels finishing on 34 not out.

Diggers chased down the total in the 16th over, led home by Kieran Cunningham who finished on 39 not out.

The match between the Coffs Colts and Urunga Cricket Club at Richardson Park was abandoned, with the Colts finishing with a

massive total of 5-356 from their 40 overs.

Tom Rawding made a great start to the season finishing on 102 retired not out.

Connor McCoy almost made triple figures in a sensational knock of 97 off just 43 balls.

The opening round match between Nana Glen Lizards Blue and Nana Glen Lizards White was also abandoned due to the wet weather.

Nana Glen Lizards White

were bowled out for 122 in their match at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

Aidan Wallace took 3-17 from his four overs for Nana Glen Lizards Blue, and Brendon Myers 2-19 from four overs which included both openers.

Aaron Betland took 3-12 from his 3.3 overs, and Mark Henry took 2-4 from four overs.

Nana Glen Lizards Blue finished at 1-70 after eightpoint-two overs when the match was abandoned;

Suns men win in Ballina

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns men have got the job done on the road in Ballina, during the latest round of their Sunshine Conference representative season.

The Suns men had a 9284 win against the Ballina Breakers.

Jake McMillan had a game high 29 points for

Surfing season returns Sixers and second grade season begins

BOARDS at the ready, as the Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) takes off for another season.

DSA’s mission is to “put ‘Smiles On Dials’ by taking people of all disabilities surfing in a fun, friendly and safe environment”.

The season runs on five Saturdays from 26 October to 1 March at Jetty Beach and Woolgoolga Beach.

“For the last few years we've increased our days to provide five surfing days between Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga,” said DSA committee member Richie Goddard.

“Our group provides a free and inclusive day for those living with a disability to come for a surf.

“The volunteers get as much opportunity to network in the community and everyone interacts, bringing inclusiveness to everyone who comes to our surf days.”

At the conclusion of the day’s surfing, a free BBQ lunch is provided by either Coffs Harbour Rotary Club (Jetty

the Suns, with Ari InnesEvensen (22) and Maeson La Rosa (21) also scoring 20 points.

The Suns men sit in third spot on the ladder with five wins from their eight games.

Their next game is on Saturday, 26 October, when they play host to the Lismore Storm at Sportz Central.

Coffs Suns women

suffered their first loss of the season going down 7460 to the Ballina Breakers in Ballina.

Alexis Plater had a game high seventeen points for the Suns.

The Suns women’s next game is on Saturday, 26 October, when they play host to the Lismore Storm at Sportz Central.

Coffs Harbour Basketball

Association provided this recap of the weekend in Ballina.

“The women’s game was neck and neck until Ballina found their straps in the last five minutes.

“A two-point margin at 62-60, the Suns were unable to convert down the stretch and the Breakers took the win.

“A great effort by the

Wade Secomb scoring 44.

The second-grade season continues this weekend with one day matches in Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Sawtell, and Woolgoolga during Round 2.

After having the opening round bye, Sawtell begin their premiership defence at home when they take on opening round winners Diggers Cricket Club at Richardson Park.

Nana Glen Lizards Blue and Coffs Colts play off at Fitzroy Oval, and Woolgoolga

ladies, who will be looking to bounce back when they take on the Lismore Storm in two weeks.

“The men notched up a fantastic performance with limited players available and headed home with the ‘W’ in the bag.

“Posting 92 points on the board, there were solid contributions from across the team.”

Meanwhile, Bellinger Valley Braves men’s side continued their unbeaten start to the season, smashing

Rebels host Nana Glen Lizards White.

Bellingen/Dorrigo host Urunga in Dorrigo. The opening round of the third and fourth grade seasons gets underway this weekend.

The Under 14s, Under 12s, and Under 10s seasons also get underway this Saturday, with the Under 16s season beginning on Friday, 25 October, and the Under 8s getting underway on Thursday, 24 October.

the Yamba Trawlers 98-58 in Yamba.

Bryce Sully had a game high 21 points for the Braves, with Harrison Rayner scoring 20 points. The win was their seventh straight and saw them maintain top spot on the ladder.

The Braves next game is on Sunday, 27 October, when they travel to take on the Lismore Storm in their top of the ladder showdown in Lismore.

Beach) or the Woolgoolga Lions (Woolgoolga Beach), and a presentation is made to

participating surfers.

New participants are always welcome, as are

volunteers, who don't need to be experienced surfers.

“One can help on the

beach or go in ankle depth,” Richie said. For more information or to register, visit the Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers Association Facebook page.

Good start for Bellingen/Dorrigo and Sawtell

By Aiden BURGESS

BELLINGEN/Dorrigo and Sawtell have both made good starts to their two day matches in the opening round of the new Sixers Cricket League.

The opening day of the two first grade matches

both ended prematurely due to Saturday afternoon’s downpour.

Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club made a dominant start to their season, and are in a commanding position after the opening day of their twoday match against the Nana

Glen Lizards in Sawtell. Bellingen/Dorrigo were 1-226 after 43 overs, after being sent into bat by the Lizards at Richardson Park.

Lincoln Kellett made a stellar start to the season scoring a century and remaining unbeaten on 106 not out.

Justin Gilbert finished on 65, while Taylor Gilbert was unbeaten on 54 not out.

Bellingen/Dorrigo will resume at 1/226 when the second day gets underway this Saturday afternoon.

Sawtell Cricket Club made a good start to the opening day of their two-

day match against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels in Woolgoolga.

The home side won the toss and elected to bowl, with Sawtell finishing the day at 5-209 off 51 overs at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Sawtell captain Tyh

Murphy top scored with a knock of 79, with Richie Gallichan next best on 63.

Connor Burgess was the pick of the Rebels’ bowlers on the opening day taking 2-26 from his fourteen overs, while Anu Grewal took 2-64 from eighteen overs.

Sawtell will resume at 5-209 when the second day gets underway this Saturday afternoon.

q Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers Association participants and volunteers.

Mid North Coast takes on Australia’s best

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour and Port Macquarie’s best Oztag juniors are set to join forces once again to take on Australia’s best.

One year after making their debut, the Mid North Coast Mariners teams are taking part in this week’s Australian Junior Championships in Coffs Harbour.

The Mariners teams represent the combined Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie Oztag associations.

They will feature in five girls divisions and four boys divisions at the Australian Junior Championships.

Prior to 2023, Coffs Harbour Thunder teams had competed at previous Australian Junior Championships, before combining with Port Macquarie to form the Mid

The Australian Junior Championships get underway on Friday, and are held over three days at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields.

Teams from across Australia will compete for national championships in 18 divisions, with finals day on Sunday, 20 October.

The Australian Senior Championships will be held on 1-3 November in Coffs Harbour.

The Mid North Coast Mariners 12s Girls team at last year’s Australian Junior Championships.

New girls program ‘hits a six’

By David WIGLEY WOOLGOOLGA

Cricket Club has taken a giant leap forward, launching its inaugural girls’ cricket program in what promises to be a watershed moment for the local game.

Club president Aaron Singh could barely contain his excitement as he reflected on the initiative.

“We’re incredibly proud to introduce our first Girls Blast program alongside Woolworths Cricket Blast,” Singh said.

“It’s all about creating a welcoming environment for young cricketers.

“Now, girls can compete both alongside and against other girls, forming bonds and nurturing a true passion for the sport.”

For Singh, the girls' program isn't just about participation - it’s about fostering a lasting connection to cricket.

Cricket Association.

“Cricket runs deep in our community, and the girls' program is set to be a game changer for the region.

“Woolgoolga Cricket Club has always stood tall in the Coffs Harbour District

“We’re a local favourite and our success in developing talent for the North Coast Academies speaks for itself.”

The club's success doesn’t end there.

In a major boost for its future, Woolgoolga Cricket

Club is uniting its junior and senior teams under one banner, a move that Singh believes will strengthen its foundation.

“We’ve successfully brought together our junior and senior sides, and now we’re looking forward to fielding teams in the

Cricket NSW Community Cup and the Cleavers Night Competition in Grafton.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their skills across different formats.

“Junior development is thriving, and our senior players are embracing every moment as proud Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels.” With a blend of fresh talent and experienced campaigners, Woolgoolga Cricket Club seems poised for another successful season, both on and off the pitch.

q Woolgoolga Cricket Club is ready to launch its inaugural girls program.

North Coast Mariners.

No fear as Tonga eye back-to-back wins over Kangaroos

By Murray WENZEL, AAP

ANY fears of facing the Kangaroos are long gone, Tonga captain Jason Taumalolo says as his side aim for rare back-to-back rugby league Test wins over Australia.

The sides meet in Brisbane in Friday's Pacific Championships opener, their first encounter since Tonga's famous 16-12 triumph in Auckland five years ago.

Australia are coming off a historic 30-0 drubbing from New Zealand in November's Pacific Cup final.

Not since 2014-15 have Australia lost consecutive Tests to the same nation, when three straight defeats to New Zealand triggered a review that prompted Tim Sheens to step down as coach.

France's back-to-back wins in Australia's 1978 European tour was the last time the Kangaroos had lost two consecutive games to the same team.

But Tonga, at Suncorp

Stadium and then New Zealand on October 27 in Christchurch, will get their chance against an Australian side that's responded to that Kiwis loss by naming six debutants in Friday's side.

Papua New Guinea-born Xavier Coates and Zac Lomax are on the wings and Tom Dearden and Mitch Moses will both debut as a new halves pairing.

Hudson Young and Mitch Barnett will come off the bench as the other debutants while coach Mal Meninga has opted for Matt Burton ahead of Ben Hunt as his bench utility.

"Not really to be honest," Taumalolo said when asked if facing the Kangaroos still carried a fear factor.

"They've got a great team, but so do we.

"Oppositions, not just Australia but the other nations, have definitely improved over the last few years, and it makes for a better game of footy."

Meninga welcomed

Taumalolo's confidence.

"We don't fear them either," he said.

"It's a battle for international status... it's been a long time (since 2019) and we're coming ready to play."

Taumalolo's commitment to Mate Ma'a ahead of New Zealand in 2018 came after he had led the Kiwis to the 2017 World Cup semi-finals.

It inspired others to follow the North Queensland star's lead, their ensuing defeat of Australia shaking up international rugby league.

Coach Kristian Woolf has been at the Tonga helm throughout, the side now boasting a world-class line-up and arguably the best forward pack in Test rugby league.

"A lot of the (2019) squad have moved on, but there's some good memories, the atmosphere made it so special," Taumalolo said of their last Kangaroos clash.

"That was a special team we had in 2019, and we have a special group in camp here that can do special things too.

"We know what we're capable of."

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa and Huddersfield's Tuimoala Lolohea form a dangerous play-making pair, while Eliesa Katoa, Keaon Koloamatangi, Haumole Olakau'atu, Felise Kaufusi, Taniela Paseka and Taumalolo will offer Woolf plenty up front.

"A lot of us have played together in the past, we have

that chemistry," Taumalolo said, confident they can match Australia's forwards on Friday.

"And guys like Paseka, he's already found his feet."

KANGAROOS (1-17): Dylan Edwards, Xavier Coates, Hamiso TabuaiFidow, Tom Trbojevic, Zac Lomax, Tom Dearden, Mitch Moses, Patrick Carrigan, Harry Grant, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Cam Murray,

TONGA: Lehi Hopoate, Daniel Tupou, Moses Suli, Paul Alamoti, Sione Katoa, Tuimoala Lolohea, Isaiya Katoa, Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili, Felise Kaufusi, Haumole Olakau'atu, Eliesa Katoa, Jason Taumalolo, Soni Luke, Sitili Tupouniua, Taniela Paseka, Keaon Koloamatangi.

Confident Socceroos turn focus to Saudis

By Anna HARRINGTON, AAP

AFTER snatching a rare draw in Japan, the Socceroos will charge into their crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia high on confidence.

But after going without a shot on target in Tuesday night's 1-1 tie at Saitama Stadium, coach Tony Popovic concedes there is work to do in attack.

Australia took the lead through a horror own goal by Shogo Tanaguchi in the 58th minute, but conceded when Cam Burgess turned the ball into his own net 18 minutes later.

The draw, combined with last Thursday's 3-1 win over China in Adelaide, means Popovic takes four of a possible six points from his first window.

"This window has been good for us," Popovic said.

"It's always nice when you have a change - coaching change, staff change.

"We won the first game at home - after (we were) losing 1-0 we won 3-1.

“They're the first goals we have scored.

"Then we come to Japan. Excellent team... we score a goal against them, it's the first goal they've conceded. So it's positive."

Australia and the Saudis are jostling for one of two direct qualification berths, magnifying the importance of their November 14 clash at Melbourne's AAMI Park.

Australia (five points) sat second behind Japan (10 points) in group C, ahead on goal difference of both the Saudis and Bahrain who drew 0-0 in Jeddah on Wednesday morning.

Two points further adrift are China and Indonesia after the former won the match between the pair in Qingdao.

"Every game is difficult, every game is important, and Saudi Arabia will be the same," Popovic said.

"It's our home game. We want everyone to get behind us.

"To create this type of atmosphere in Melbourne will be special, and I hope and pray that they can help us, support us, to help us get an important three points against Saudi and then obviously we move on."

Popovic was delighted with his team's "very resolute" defensive display against a Japan outfit that scored 14 goals in their first three games.

The back three of Burgess, Harry Souttar and the sublime Jason Geriaplus wingbacks Jordy Bos and Lewis Miller - shone.

"We can do much better with the ball, and that's the goal for us to move forward and keep working on that aspect of our game," Popovic said.

"But without that desire, without that will to win, you start off without a chance."

Chances were few and far between against the Samurai Blue.

Finding goals will only get harder with talisman Craig Goodwin unavailable against the Saudis after picking up his second yellow card on Tuesday.

"That's an area we have to improve. Three other sides have had that same problem against Japan,

and conceded 14 goals," Popovic said.

"We have to improve in all areas. It's not just creativity.

"We have to improve all over the park because we are aspiring to be challenging Japan, challenging them regularly as the best team in Asia.

“So to do that, we know we have to improve.

"But if you look at just today, that's a fantastic display… and hopefully that gives players confidence moving forward, that we're building a foundation, and hopefully next camp in November, we can add some more layers to our football."

Isaah Yeo, Matt Burton, Mitch Barnett, Reuben Cotter, Hudson Young.

q Jason Taumalolo (centre) and his Tonga teammates famously beat Australia in Auckland in 2019. Photo: David Rowland/AAP PHOTOS.

q Australia defended well in Japan, only conceding an own goal, now they need to improve in attack. Photo: AP PHOTO.

q Australia's players celebrate after taking the lead during the World Cup qualifier in Japan. Photo: AP PHOTO.

Festival fun

this year to once again be just as much fun off the course as it will be on it.

When golfers finish their round on the first day of the festival, they'll be entertained with live music from Matt Giri.

And that's just where the fun times at the Festival of Golf begin.

The fairways will be a sea of yellow on Monday as the club conducts a ‘Doing it For Jarrod Day’ in memory of the late golfing great, Jarrod Lyle.

Tuesday is the ladies golfing sale with plenty of bargains to be found while the Ladies Dinner and Fashion Parade will be held on Wednesday.

All of the events will lead up to next weekend’s traditional golfing climax of the ANZ North Coast Amateur Open, Golf Centre Ladies Classic, the C.ex Group Coffs Cup and Handybin Waste Services Coffs Plate.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club head professional Matt Allan said the week will once again be a busy one for he and all of the staff in the club’s pro shop.

“Over the course of the eight days we’re looking at about 2,000 rounds of golf,” Allan said.

“It’s basically like running a Saturday competition every day for eight days.

“There are still some spots available for men or women looking to play a round but they’ll want to get in quick as there aren’t many left."

SSAA Benchrest Results

By Rod MADELEY

DAIRYVILLE range. Event was National Centrefire Score Championships held over 2 days Peter Duncan shot a new Australian record in the LB class at 100yds with a blistering 250.23 centrals. Top ten in all categories were:

LB 100yds: Peter Duncan 250.23. Alistair McMillan (local shooter)

250.20. Paul Sullivan

250.19. Ean Parsons 250.18. Sonia Frost 250.18. Michael Thompson (local shooter)

250.17. Keiran Grabham (local shooter) Bob Cook

250.15. Mitch Calcutt

250.15. Ken Eppleston

250.15.

LB 200yds: Keith Sewell 250.10. Michael Thompson (local shooter)

250.8. Sonia Frost 250.6. Paul Sullivan250.4. Bob Cook 249.8. Barry Nicholls 249.7. Darren Parsons 249.5. Ken Eppleston 249.3. Ean Parsons 248.9. Peter Duncan 247.6. Grand Agg: Michael Thompson (local shooter) 500.25. Sonia Frost 500.24. Paul Sullivan 500.23. Bob Cook 499.23. Ken Eppleston 499.18. Darren Parsons 499.17. Ean Parsons 498.27.

Keith Sewell 498.27. Barry Nicholls 498.19. Peter Duncan 497.29.

HB 100yds: Paul

Sullivan 250.22. Mitch Calcutt 250.21. Alistair

McMillan (local shooter)

25.21. Rodney Richardson

250.20. Peter Duncan

250.19. Damien Fry 250.19. Darren Parsons 250.19. Ean Parsons 250.18. Michael

Thompson (local shooter) 250.18. Keith Sewell 250.16.

HB 200yds: Michael Thompson 250.5. Rodney Richardson 249.7 Ean Parsons 249.6. Bob Cook 249.5. Paul Sullivan 248.10. Darren Parsons 248.6. Mitch Calcutt 248.5. Alistair McMillan (local shooter)

247.7. Barry Nicholls 247.7. Russell Gibson 246.3.

Grand Agg: Michael Thompson (local shooter) 500.23. Rodney Richardson 499.27. Ean Parsons 499.24. Bob Cook 499.17. Paul Sullivan 498.32. Mitch Calcutt 498.26. Darren Parsons 498.25. Alistair McMillan (local shooter) 497.28. Barry Nicholls 496.23. Russell Gibson 496.18.

2-Gun: Michael

Thompson (local shooter) 1000.48. Paul Sullivan 998.55. Bob Cook 998.40. Ean Parsons 997.51. Darren Parsons 997.42. Sonia Frost 995.43. Rodney Richardson 994.43. Barry Nicholls

SPORTS RESULTS

Coffs Harbour Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

TODAY 32 members played a nine hole two person Ambrose on the lovely Bellingen Course.

First

David & Denise Turnbull

25

Second

Third

James McIntosh & Vicki

Silver 27

Fourth

Margaret & Peter Webb 28 c/b

We had a wide range of scores from 25 thru to 39. Remember no golf next Monday due to the Festival of Golf.

994.42. Keith Sewell 993.50. Mitch Calcutt 993.46. Only 7 shooters competed in the 4 gun results as follows: Paul Sullivan 1994.100. Sonia Frost 1993.78. Russell

Gibson 1979.61. Keith Sewell 1978.78. Damien Fry 1976.68. Ean Parsons 1971.71. Barry Nicholls 1967.68.

Frances Gaunt & Grazzi

Toscan 27 c/b

Shoots

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

SAWTELL Grade 4 Women’s Pennants are Region winners after defeating Port City and now proceed to State Playoffs in March 2025

Team 1- M Friend, H Muir, J Partridge, C Hill

Team 2 -J Brown, F Sharp, B Bracken, J Smithers

Reserve R Lucas

Sawtell Grade 2 Women’s Reginal Pennant Runners Up after being defeated by Lake Cathie

Team 1- H Dodd, N Harvey, J Townsend, E Tindall

Team 2- S Mason, K Lewis, D Grebert, N Foy

Reserve J Poletti

Very Happy Special 91st Birthday to Helen Dodd a long time member of Sawtell Bowling Club who played (Grade 2 Team 1) Congratulations to the teams, the organisers, supporters and everyone involved.

MONDAY Twilight Bowls 7/10/24

Coffs Harbour Bridge Results

By Nerellyn MITCHELL

SEPTEMBER 9th - A NS P Griffin, B Herring; EW A Anderson, D Anderson

B NS J Michael, M Jil Hosie

Sept 10th - J Watson, D Johnson

Sept 11th - NS L Power, M Rogers; EW A Anderson, D

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY 11th October, 2024

Division 1

Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/0, David Cini d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Gerard Martin d

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

MAJOR Pairs Final

Josh Forbes, Rod Farmer d Phil, Laurie Morris 18 - 17

Mixed Triples/Fours Tuesday 8 October 2024

C Domjohn, J Thorn, D Condon

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

OCTOBER 09 - Howard St Rimfire

Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 16 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 100.16, Jake Buckley 100.10, Daniel Finlay 98.10, A Grade: Johan Greyling 86.3, Phillip Payne 85.3, B Grade: Leo Lawlor 94.5, Hayley R 88.2, Member-677 87.2, Cherelle Steinhardt 86.4, Cooper Lawlor 72.1, C Grade: Matt Miller 77.2, Mitch Upton 72.1, Jeffrey W 70.2, Brian Brock 59.1, Visitors: Nicole Bourne 57.1, Jay 41.0

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 14 participants.

G Davidson, J Cherne, H Slater, DEF K Mason, R Hampson, C Christian

B Tremayne, G Hampson, K Taylor DEF D Ryan, P Day, D Ryan

E Korchma, V Slater DEF J Chapman, A Day

D Beedie, S Kennedy DEF S Beedie, N Elford

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 9/10/24

Cancelled due to Wet Weather

THURSDAY 10/10/24 Women’s Major Pairs

T Rhoades, J Poletti DEF F Sharp, C Hill

B Pyke, T Karam DEF D Grebert, S Tindall

A Day,N Harvey DEF K Lewis, J Townsend

FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 11/10/24

P Roach, N Stahlhut, G Campbell DEF S Mason, K Lewis, N Foy

H Dodd, N Wong, E Tindall DEF J Chapman, N Sillar, N Lamond

N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF G Hampson, P Day, Ken Taylor

M Cuss, G Cuss DEF L Webster, S Webster

A Wagstaff, W Vaughn, D

Anderson

Sept 13th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW L Quinn, P Haigh

Sept 14th - NS D Featherstone, M Featherstone; EW C Tolley, B Herring

Sept 16th - A NS J Bryant, N Mitchell; EW A Anderson, D Anderson

B J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie

Sept 17th - D Featherstone, N McIvor

Sept 18th - NS L Power, M Rogers; EW B Shallvey, B Brebner

Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, Gerard Martin d David Cini 3/0, David Cini d Reece Baker 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/1, David Cini d Troy Prystasz 3/0. WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin.

Division 2

Tim Garrad d Terry Baker 3/2, King McKie d Sharee

drew P Woodsell, R Douglas, L Morris 17 – 17

C Weatherall, J Clarke, B Nicholson d H Illingworth, P North, J Wills 21 – 17

J Booth, P Booth, M Berube d P Kane, M Mitchell, D Skipwell 21 – 15

G Williams, A Orr, R Beaumont, G Hingsley d K Bienefelt, K Johnson, C Jones, J Phillips 14 – 13

R Lane, J Kennedy, P Lilly d T Brown, B Worboys, S Jones 30 – 13

Daniel Finlay 199.12, Matt Miller

198.11, Hayley R 195.11, Ben R 195.7, Johan Greyling 194.10, Cherelle Steinhardt 194.4, Member-677 191.9, Leo Lawlor

190.5, Jeffrey W 186.2, Brian Brock 184.4, Mitch Upton 184.2, Cooper Finlay 179.0, Visitors: Mirah Miller 189.7, Nicole Bourne 166.0

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 8th October 2024

Main Draw Winners: - Darrell Wallbridge - R/U Bernie Couzens

Consolation Winners: - John Browning - R/U Brian Ng

SPORTS RESULTS

Anderson DEF B Hamilton, P Eiberger, B Newling

J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris DEF K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry

Sept 20th - P Griffin, R Roark

Sept 21st - D Featherstone, M Featherston; EW E Colley, D Strachan

Sept 23rd - A N Williams, J Burrows; EW B Edwards, B Salisbury

B C Everson, J Michael

Sept 24th - N McIvor, D Featherstone

Sept 25th - NS S Dilosa, D O’Meara; EW L Kensell, L Collins

Sept 27th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW T Cooper, N Williams

Templeton 3/1, Terry Baker d George Ruaporo 3/2, Tim Garrad d Sharee Templeton 3/2, George Ruaporo d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Tim Garrad d King McKie 3/1, King McKie d George Ruaporo 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Terry

Baker 3/2, George Ruaporo d Tim Garrad 3/0, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/0. WINNER: King McKie from Tim Garrad.

Division 3

P Elliott, D Catling, T Wisely, R Wisely d M England, E Kidd, A Worboys, C England 24 – 19

S Crawford, W Moore, R Finch, R Oakley d K Williams, W Grimshaw, J Robinson, R Alford 29 – 13

S Kindred, A Taylor, P Lawrence, K Kaaden d J McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull, G Stanford 26 – 10

R Aitken, B Smith, B Johns d S Bywater, M Miller, K Morrison 22 – 16

Coffs CEX Social Golf Results

By Steve ROBINSON

13 OCTOBER 2024

Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 13 October 2024 at South West Rocks, Single Stableford.

The Winner: Catherine Robinson (36 pts)

Runner Up: Scott Croft (35 pts)

Ball Winners: Sam Brazel (34), Dave Curtis (33), John Hood (31), Gary Brazel (31), Steve Robinson (30), Troy Henderson (30), Matt Hood (29), Jose Caravante (29), Rick Paxton (26),

J Urge, D Denniss, T Karam DEF

T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor

E Nicolave, C Attard, L Zecchinati Def T Lavell, A Baker, B Blight

Sept 28th - D Featherstone, M Featherstone; EW W Rogers, B Hagsma

Sept 30th - A NS S Dilosa. M Johnson; EW J Burrows, N Williams

B NS J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie; EW L Davis, L Davis

Oct 1st - J Watson, D Johnson

Oct 2nd - NS N Williams, D Hickie; EW B Shallvey, B Brebner

Oct 4th - NS J Thorne, S Thorne; EW T Cooper, N Williams

Nick Jankovic d Patrick Howard 3/1, Char Berglund d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Patrick Howard 3/0, Nick Jankovic d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, Char Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Dale Allen d Char Berglund 3/1, Patrick Howard d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Char Berglund d Patrick Howard 3/1. WINNER: Dale Allen from Char Berglund.

Mens Fours Thursday 10 October 2024

K Williams, C Lloyd, C Holland d P Elliot, K Johnson, B Worboys 27 – 13

C Weatherall, J Thorn, D Valentine, T Erskine d A Dorrington, B Smith, D Hull, J Swan 20 – 11 L Goodacre, R Finch, S Crawford, M Berube d M Moppett, P North, P Rambow, J Dunn 27 – 9

G Williams, G Meyer, R

Warwick Wallace (20).

NTP’s: Scott Croft & Dave Curtis

Chip In’s: Sam Brazel, Scott Croft & Warwick Wallace

Next Game is at Sawtell, 4 Person Ambrose on 27th October 2024. All Welcome.

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER

OCTOBER 14

Single Stableford 27 players contested today’s event, including one visitor, from Everglades.

Oct 5th - NS B Johns, R Aitken; EW J Archer, P Quinlan

Oct 7th - A NS P Jonutz, H Eyers; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan B NS J Isaacs, M Hosie; EW G Foster, H Murray

Oct 8th - N McIvor, D Featherstone

Oct 9th - NS S Dilosa, D O’Meara; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan Oct 11th - NS B Salisbury, N Mitchell; EW S Thorne, J Thorne Oct 12th - NS P Jonutz, N Mitchell; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk

Sawtell Veterans Golf By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 14th October 2024 9 Hole Stroke Net 17 Starters Ladies Dianne Bennett 32, Jean Beby 33 Men Paul Bennett 32, Dale Allen 33

Beaumont, R Aitken d J McLeod, D Walker, G Wallace, P Newman 24 – 18

J Loundes, R Harris, R Alford d T Brown, K Crooks, D Condon 26 – 15 L Frail, D Catling, B Trotman, B Garner d D Burridge, M McCabe, J Wills, R Wisely 18 – 16 C Brian, P Woodsell, P Toy, L Morris d W Grimshaw, T Wisley, J Robinson, K Kaaden 15 - 14

Winner, with 37 points, Andrew O’Keeffe, 2nd Warren Rawlings 36 c/b, from Peter Inskip.

Run-down Dennis Holmstrom 34, Gary Teale, Waz Botfield 33, Peter Drysdale, Alan Titley, Garry Matthews 32, William Yeend 31 c/b.

Bradmans Pete Brotherton 20, ( thanks mate ! ) NTPs 3rd Tony Shields, 9th and 18th Kim Michelsen.

Longest Putt John Davis. Slab, and keno, winner, Peter Inskip.

Numbers for Nambucca have now been finalised. If you are not able to attend, please let me know ASAP.

M Friend, A Day, N Harvey DEF L Mitchell, J Partridge, G Hay P Paunovic, H Slater, P Cook DEF P Bird, L Feltrin, A Sorbello

q Grade 4 Women’s Pennants are regional winners after defeating Port City and now proceed to State Playoffs in March 2025.

Kombu

Ray

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY Social Bowls 1 - 10 - 24

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh

defeated M Lampert and C Latham 23 - 18

R Ryan and G Cunningham

defeated A Wroe and R Gurber 23 - 13

Jackie Prosser and S Barnard

defeated S Rice and S Dodd 1615

J Hurrell and D Barnard

defeated C Knight and R Bennell 29 - 13

Ron Gulliver, Steve Williams and I Cork defeated Linda Gulliver, M Dudec and K Stirling 23 - 15

Bruce Richards and Brad Parker defeated G Lane and Kaylene Cutmore 20 - 18

M Hopes and M Hodge defeated J Weston and T McKenzie 21 - 14

V Valentine and D Valentine

defeated R Shaw and C Davis 37 - 6

J Taylor and H Schutz defeated F Cacciattolo and G Pallister 32 - 18

1st Rink Jackie Prosser and S Barnard

2nd Rink Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh

3rd Rink R Ryan and G Cunningham

4th Rink M Hopes and M Hodge No Jackpot

WOOPI WANDERERS

WEDNESDAY 2 - 10 - 24

P Jones, B Pendred and M Lampert defeated J Lynn, M Mulligan and I Cork 27 - 15

G Woolley and S Ferro defeated Ted Collins and John

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

8/10 STABLEFORD Martin

Linehan 42, John Arnold 40, Cameron Arnold 39c/b, Trevor Smith 39c/b, Garry Hardcastle 39. Balls to 35c/b. Eagle on 4 Cameron

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Shirley STRAUCH

MONDAY 14th. Oct. 28 starters

Winner Mark Ashcroft

27 R/U Sue Kempnich

28 2nd. R/U Bob Fairclough

31

NTP 11th. Col Cafferky Di Richards NTP 12th. Chris Robinson

NTP 15th. Chris Robinson Sue

Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

TUESDAY, 8th October, 22 MNC Veteran Golfers competed in a single stableford at Bowraville Golf Course.

Winner: Bill Parker 38 c/b, 1st runner-up Merrilyn Rowley 38. NTP’s: 2nd Paul Ryan, 9th Martin Tizzard.

Long putt: Ron Edwards. Ball run to 32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday, 8th October, 31 MNC Veteran Golfers competed

Whalen 22 - 15

Bear, R Pilon and D Mason

defeated J Hampstead, G Burgess and I Brien 25 - 15

J Taylor and K Coombes

defeated G Lane and I Gentle 24 - 19

1st Rink P Jones, B Pendred and M Lampert

2nd Rink Bear, R Pilon and D Mason

Lucky Losers J Lynn, M Mulligan and I Cork

No Jackpot

FRIDAY Social Bowls 4 - 1024

J Hurrell and H Katala defeated F Cacciattolo and Jason Brooks 23 – 21

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated J Lynn and J Hinchley 34 – 9

Scott Wall and K Costelloe defeated Glenda McInerney and Greg McInerney 28 – 17

Joe Burgess and D Mason

defeated J Taylor and G Lane 25 – 12

H Schutz and R Bennell

defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 19 – 17

M Bryant, Brian Napper and B Merchant defeated C Davis, Bryan Symes and Ian Colman 22 – 20

A Wroe and S Barnard

defeated R Shaw and D Barnard 21 – 16

E Pearce and R Whelan defeated M Campos and Laila Virag 29 – 15

R Gurber and K Stirling defeated M Hopes and R Ryan 19 - 17

F Cacciattolo and defeated R Whelan and I Cork 21 - 14

D Hodge and M Hodge

defeated defeated G Lane and R Shaw 18 - 15

V Valentine and D Valentine

Arnold. NTP 7 A: Trevor Smith, B: Paul Quinn, C: Daniel Pritchard.

NTP 11 A: John Veness, B: Maxwell

Schaefer, C: Gary Reidy 9/10 Casino Royale Ambrose

- Raewyne Leeds Memorial Day

Ladies : Linda Graff, Narelle Foy, Georgia Perkins & Lesley Carroll. Men: Jai Townsend, Garry Jacobson,

Kempnich

14

Putting Geoff Thompson

NAGA to Trev Kempnich Dick Cooper won the frog with 22 putts.

There were 2 birdies carded, Chris Robbo on the 15th. & Pete Smart with an amazing gobbler on the 18th

Great to be back playing after a month off, front 9 next week , weather permitting.

We’ve donated a further $200 to Surfing For Disabled so pat yourself on the back.

at Safety Beach Golf Course.

Winner: John Ward 37, 1st runner-up Greg Ellem 36, 2nd runner-up Bob Gray 35.

NTP’s: John Ward & Peter Vernon. Ball run to 32 pts.

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Anne ORR

FRIDAY 11-10-24: D Doyle, C Sheriden d P Elliott, D Hancock 2311; P Poulton, E Kidd d R DeMeio, M DeMeio 16-12; K Blow, T Blow d L McLeod, A Worboys 13-12; G

defeated Colleen Nightingale and I

Cork 33 - 14

1st Rink H Schutz and R Bennell

2nd Rink J Hurrell and H Katala

3rd Rink Laurie Walsh and Lorna Walsh

4th Rink Joe Burgess and D Mason 5th Rink V Valentine and D Valentine No Jackpot

TUESDAY Social Bowls 8 - 10 - 24

J Taylor and H Schutz defeated R Shaw and G Lane 18 - 13

R Ryan and G Cunningham defeated A Wroe and R Gurber 21 - 15

B Merchant, F Cacciattolo and J Brooks defeated S Wall, D Mason and K Costelloe 24 - 19

G McInerney and Col Davis defeated D Hodge and M Hodge 23 - 11

K Stirling and S Dodd defeated V Valentine and D Valentine 2311

Jackie Prosser and I Cork defeated L Kaufmann and R Kaufmann 27 - 15

J Hurrell and R Bennell

defeated M Hopes and J Wilcox 30 – 18

J Weston and T McKenzie

defeated Colleen Nightingale and S Rice 38 - 12

1st Rink R Ryan and G Cunningham

2nd Rink J Taylor and H Schutz

3rd Rink J Jackie Prosser and I Cork No Jackpot

WOOPI WANDERERS

WEDNESDAY 9 - 10 - 24

Bear, Chloe Zelvis and D Mason defeated G Burgess, S Oliver and I Brien 23 - 22

Chris Pennell & Tom Crissingham 10/10 Play 9 Greg White 17, Kane Hickey 16c/b. Balls to 16 11/10 Medley Stableford

T Collins, J Whalen and K Costelloe defeated P Hatton, G Woolley and I Cork 18 - 12

B Pendred, P Jones and C Williams defeated J Lynn, Colleen Nightingale and G Lane 38 - 14

J Taylor and B Lipmann defeated John Ramm and I Gentle 32 - 8

1st Rink Bear, Chloe Zelvis and D Mason

2nd Rink J Taylor and B Lipmann

Lucky Loser G Burgess, S Oliver and I Brien No Jackpot

FRIDAY Social Bowls 11 - 10 - 24

F Cacciattolo and J Hurrell defeated R Whelan and I Cork 21 – 14

D Hodge and M Hodge defeated G Lane and R Shaw 18 – 15

V Valentine and D Valentine defeated C Davis and J Clarke 20 – 17

M Hopes and R Ryan defeated J Lynn and E Pearce 29 – 8

H Schutz and R Bennell defeated Greg McInerney and Glenda McInerney 22 – 12

C Nightingale, M Campos and L Virag defeated Jeff Lee, B Symes and S Rice 22 – 12

Ian Coltain and Laurie Walsh defeated J Burgess and K Stirling 20 -12

Helen Richards and Ray Richards defeated R Gurber and B Merchant 17 – 16

1st Rink Helen Richards and Ray Richards

2nd Rink C Nightingale, M Campos and L Virag

3rd Rink V Valentine and D Valentine

4th Rink M Hopes and R Ryan No Jackpot

Gregory Mann 31 12/10 Stroke A: Andrew Dent 67, Luke France 68. B: Dieder Galas 70, Peter Watt 71c/b. C: Chanlee Manupig 58, Allan Winney 65. Balls to 74c/b. Gross A: Paul McHugh 75, B: Gary Devine 87, C: Daniel Pritchard 96c/b. Andrew Dent eagle on 4. NTP 7 A: James Murdoch, B: Sturt Eastwood, C: Clint Samuels. NTP 11 A: Clint Samuels, B: Gary Devine (pro pin), C: Gary Reidy. NTP 15: Clint Samuels

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 8 October. A 2 PERSON Ambrose was played by the ladies of Safety Beach Golf Club on Tuesday 8. The day started out calmly until the wind came up and became just another hazard on the course. However, there is always someone who has a cracker of a game when many are having a bit of a struggle. Winners of the day were Penny Andrews and Deb Morrison with a lovely score of 69 ¾ pts. Runnersup Marlene Power and visitor Suzie Prosser 70 ½ pts, 2nd runners-up

Haid, C Cutt d M England, C England 16-13; D Hargraves,Y Schmidt d M Mitchell, K Skipworth 17-9; C Keogh, M Berube d C Treharne, S Campbell 27-12; S Bailey, D Walsh d C McVicar, N McVicar 16-13; R Oakley, V Slater d R Jupp, M Monck 21-18; D Walker, J Phillips d D Futcher, R Lane 18-15; C Brown, D Lindner d G Duffey, T Brown 19-11; K Elliott,S Jones, d A Orr, S Hancock 21-11.

Marian Brading and Carole Stone 70 ¾ on c/b from Merryl Kyburz and Leanne Clark. There were no NTP’s.

A big thank you to Di MacRae and Michelle Merrikin for qualifing earlier in the year to represent our club down at Kew last week in the GNSW District Medal Final. They didn’t win their grade but played very well and made us all proud.

The 9 Hole Medley comp and Ball comp sponsored by The Hub Woolgoolga is playable any time during the week and is very popular so make sure you nominate to play at a time to suit you.

Contact Terry at the Pro Shop if you need a lesson or two or just some clothing or equipment. He’s very helpful.

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GODLONTON, Gloria

11th October 2024, peacefully at Mater

Christi Aged Care, formerly of Armidale and Bellingen. Dearly beloved wife of Warwick (dec’d).

BOOTH

Lynnette Carol ‘Lyn’

11th October 2024, peacefully at home with loving daughter Carole-Ann. Dearly beloved wife of Dick (dec’d). Late of Coffs Harbour.

Loving Mum

Loving Grandma

Loving Great-Grandma 84 Years Young Forever Beautiful

A private cremation was held for Lyn at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Habour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

BUTLER, Diana May (nee Deans)

22.08.1941 – 11.10.2024

Born Geelong, late of Coffs Harbour, NSW. Dearly beloved wife of Jim (dec), loving mother and mother-in-law of Duncan & Janine, Melissa & Michael. Cherished grandmother of Hamish & Lucas. Reunited with Jim, walking hand in hand on Sapphire Beach.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of David & Robin and Trudy & Andrew. Cherished gran of Glen, Jason, Angus and Charlie.

Aged 92 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Gloria’s Funeral Service was held in Our Lady of The Way Chapel, Marian Grove, Toormina on Thursday 17th October 2024, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

YOUNG

Kenneth Bowman ’Ken’

11th October 2024, passed peacefully at Port Macquarie Base Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Late of Port Macquarie, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Dearly loved husband of 70 years to Narelle. Cherished and loved father and father-in-law to Michael & Jacqui and Graeme & Annette. Adored and much loved pa to Jemma, Katelin, Benjamin, Rhiannon and Jessica. Ken was precious and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Aged 91 Years

Building A New Home In The Clouds

Ken’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 17th October 2024.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

BUTLER, Diana May (nee Deans)

Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Diana May Butler to be held at the Geelong Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 110 Burvilles Road, Armstrong Creek, Victoria on TUESDAY (22nd October) at 11.00am prior to a private cremation.

Please visit tuckers.com.au for webcast details.

Six years my love, you may be gone but memories last

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT – 170 NORTH BOAMBEE ROAD, COFFS HARBOUR

NSW

Heritage Management and Planning Pty Ltd has been engaged by Sea Spirit Lifestyle Boambee Pty Ltd to undertake an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report to support the approved residential subdivision at 170 North Boambee Road, Coffs Harbour NSW. The approved residential subdivision (DA 0126/22) provides for “Subdivision (2 Torrens Title Lots) and Demolition (existing dwelling and outbuildings)” including construction of two new internal roads to be accessed from North Boambee Road. The Development Application was supported by an archaeological assessment (Everick Heritage 2021) and is subject to General Terms of Approval from Heritage NSW which specify the requirement for a Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) for works in the vicinity of Aboriginal sites #221- 0632 (North Boambee Valley 1) and #22-10633 (North Boambee Valley 2).

PROPONENT DETAILS: Sea Spirit Lifestyle Boambee Pty Ltd

55 Athena Parade South West Rocks NSW 2431

As part of the ACH process, consultation with the Aboriginal community will be undertaken in accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents (DECCW 2010) to assist with the determination of any future AHIP applications.

This public notice is an invitation for Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and places in the Study Area to register an interest to participate in the ACHA.

Interested Aboriginal organisations, or people, having cultural knowledge relating to this area, are invited to register their interest to be consulted in writing to: Tim Hill, Heritage Management & Planning Pty Ltd, 64 Reids Road Bellingen NSW 2454.

The closing date for registration is 4 November 2024.

Your details will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council upon receipt of your registration of interest. If you do not wish to have your details forwarded on to these organisations, please notify Tim when registering your interest.

Please note that under Heritage NSW guidelines registration for consultation does not guarantee employment.

Expression of Interest

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment

NSW Public Works has been engaged by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS, the proponent) to prepare an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) and undertake Aboriginal community consultation as per the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 (ACHCRs, DECCW 2010) for the Chaelundi National Park Quartz Road Precinct (the project).

The project area is in the Chaelundi National Park, Chaelundi State Forest, Lot 7 DP753526, Lot 8 DP753526, Lot 1 DP753526 and the purpose of the project is to enable fencing works, cattle mustering, and standard maintenance at the Quartz Road Precinct for Chaelundi National Park. The study area is in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area.

We are inviting Aboriginal groups or individuals who are interested in being consulted under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 to register as Registered Aboriginal Parties for the project.

This consultation will assist the proponent in the preparation of an ACHA report and an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application and to assist Heritage NSW in the consideration and determination of an AHIP.

If you hold cultural knowledge relevant to the project area and determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects or places in the project area, please register your interest. Registrations can be made by contacting NSW Public Works by email (alyce. cameron@pwa.nsw.gov.au) or post (Alyce Cameron, NSW Public Works, PO Box 73, Shop 9/21-27, Conway Street, Lismore, NSW 2480). For general enquiries regarding the project please contact the Project Manager Kath Crowe (npws.coffscoast@ environment.nsw.gov.au). All registrations should be received no later than close of business Friday 1 November 2024.

Please note that if you choose to register for this project, your details will be shared with the Local Aboriginal Land Council and Heritage NSW, unless you advise us that you do not want your details released.

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1930 vintage cane commode chair with genuine sowleawre porclein chamber pot

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230x110x45mm

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Instant Up 4 person full fly tent, unused / unopened in box, ticketed at $330 for sale $230. 0415 669 378 e181024

COLLECTORS treasurers (2 volumes) Singer of the Bush AB Banjo Patersons complete works from 1885 to 1941. $100 ono. 6656 2373 F030524

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vgc $65. 6650 0380 F120123

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DOG Alsatian Pottery

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FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337 F250823

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FISH / ICE BOX fibre

glass 50mm foam with double lid. 80cm W x 80cm H x 150cm L

Pro-made. $500 ono 0427 022 303

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LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119

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PAVERS 90mm square $1 each. 0467 640 964

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PIANOS Leider & Eterna. Recently recond @ $1500. 0402 264 715

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Photos available upon request. 0415 669 378

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TV, Bauhn, 30cm x 55cm. $20. Ph 0499 592 475

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Motorcycles

YAMAHA FJR1300 2009, 88,000 kms, RHU98, rego to Nov ’25, as new tyres always serviced & garaged. Lots of extras No longer able to ride. $9,000 ono. Ph Greg 0458321184. Woolgoolga.

Boats

STACER Seaway 435 boat, IBP617N, Honda 40hp 4 stroke motor, low hours, gal trailer R43321 Bimini boat cover, life jackets plus extras. Exc cond. $13,000 ono. Ph 0428 865 938

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WOODEN sous trolley on wheels, 3 shelves, VGC $100. 0428 367 133

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2017 SKODA Fabia Monte Carlo. One Owner, 98,500km always serviced (includes 2 pre-paid SKODA Services) $15,900 ono

DNE83K Rego May 2025. 0417 251 311 e181024

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MITSUBISHI Mirage 2014, immac cond 63,000klms, auto older lady owner, very well maintained, very economical to run CVT18T. $9,800 0428 562 752

LUXURY Regal 23’ Caravan. Lge ensuite separate toilet/shower/ front load washing machine, full oven recessed bench elec/ hot water, Q bed/full wardrobes, reverse air/con, microwave/ lge fridge freezer, 3-way & pullout pantry, spice cupboard, lots of storage, radioTV with satellite connection wired for solar panels new awning, full annexe, fully serviced like new, front boot Rego 6/8/25, 754QPJ $35,500. Ph John 0428 464 063 Re280225

Ultimate Off-road Family Caravan Snowy River Multi Terrain SRT22F Sleeps 5 - double bed plus 3 bunks. Like new plastic still on the bunks Well-equipped kitchen light filled spacious shower & bathroom TS82ZS. $79,900. Call Olivia 0424 046 301 Coffs Harbour

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ONTHEBOX

BEST ON THE BOX

FRIDAY MINISERIES:

NOLLY

ABC TV, 8.30pm

After her scene-stealing turn as Princess Margaret in The Crown, Helena Bonham Carter (pictured) once again reigns supreme in this striking portrait of UK daytime TV pioneer Noele “Nolly” Gordon. The first woman to appear on colour television anywhere in the world, Nolly became a household name in the UK. She even had a soap opera, Crossroads, created for her. But it all came crashing down when, in 1981, the series was axed without warning. Writer Russell T Davies meticulously researched the three-part series, aiming to create a story that faithfully charts the TV legend’s fight for her career.

FRIDAY, October 18

SUNDAY

FISK

ABC TV, 8pm

Change is in the air as Kitty Flanagan’s (pictured) award-winning probate law comedy returns for a third season. Not only has solicitor Helen Tudor-Fisk (Flanagan) bought a home and moved out of her dad’s backyard yoga studio, but she’s now a name partner at Gruber & Fisk – which means taking on more responsibility for the inevitable chaos that unfolds there. In tonight’s premiere “Bees in the Hive”, Helen tries to become a social butterfly to replace Ray (Marty Sheargold) after he broke the Business and Breakfast networking group’s rules, while new neighbour Murray (Carl Barron) puts Helen in a bind with a request for free legal advice. Better than ever, Fisk is a perfectly calibrated comedy.

MONDAY

MINISERIES: BALI 2002

NBN, 8.40pm

Released 20 years after the 2002 Bali bombings, and now making its free-to-air debut, this Australianmade drama still feels somewhat premature.

However, Bali 2002 mostly stays away from gratuitous re-enactments, instead spotlighting the everyday heroes who sprang into action and gave the world hope in the aftermath of the terror attack. Led by Rachel Griffiths, Richard Roxburgh (pictured) and Bridgerton’s Claudia Jessie, it’s well-acted and as sensitively told as it can be. In these two final parts, Australian and Indonesian authorities work together to track down the perpetrators before putting them on trial, as the injured survivors begin to come to terms with their new lives.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) 12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.10 Rage. (PG) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS

Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R)

The Allegation. (MA15+a)

12.25 Miniseries: Four Lives. (Mal, R)

3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Graham Ross visits the North Coast Botanic Garden.

8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, Mls, R) A sports agent has a moral epiphany which costs him his job and his fiancée. He resolves to rebuild his career with the one athlete who stayed loyal to him and a colleague who believed in him. Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renée Zellweger. 11.30 GetOn Extra.

12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 1. Australia v Tonga.

10.00 Pacific Championships: Australia Vs Tonga Post-Match. Post-match news and analysis.

10.30 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

ONTHEBOX

SATURDAY, October 19

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Final, Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.05 Question Everything. (R) 2.35 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Betrayal – Hannah Grundy. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Charlton, Victoria. (PG, R) Anna Daniels travels to Charlton, Victoria.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGv) Esme’s friend Mae is murdered.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and the team investigate after a young man is found dead in the back of a truck.

9.50 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) A mine owner is found dead.

10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. 11.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.10am Rage. 1.45 Slugterra. 2.05 Dave Spud. 2.15 Summer Memories. 2.25 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bouddi Wild Swim. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.25 The Bride Flights. (PG, R) 5.30 Mauthausen: Camp Of No Return. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)

8.25 Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher. Explores the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing.

9.55 So Long, Marianne. (Premiere, MA15+)

10.50 Something Undone. (Mal)

11.50 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

VICELAND (31)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team goes snorkelling with sea lions. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PGh, R) The Ghostbusters revive the business. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. 9.45 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021, Malv) A killer becomes a host for a symbiote. Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson. 11.45 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

12.45 Taken. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

7TWO (62)

Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 6. Day 1. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 The Zoo. 5.30 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup Carnival and TAB Everest Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. (Return) 6.30 The Highland Vet.

6am Capricorn

One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 RBG. (2018, PG) 9.05 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.50 True Confessions. (1981, M) 12.50pm Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow. (1963, M, Italian) 3.00 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 4.40 Oka! (2012, PG) 6.35 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 The Paperboy. (2012, MA15+) 10.30 Grand Ecole. (2004, MA15+, French) 12.35am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 20

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)

8.00 Fisk. (Return, Ml)

8.30 Plum. (Premiere, Madls)

9.25 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R)

9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R)

10.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. (MA15+l, R)

12.30 Fires. (Ml, R)

1.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Final, Mv, R)

2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023, PG) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 12.15am BTN High. 12.20 Malory Towers. 1.10 Slugterra. 1.30 Dave Spud. 1.40 Summer Memories. 1.50 Ted’s Top Ten. 2.15 Miraculous. 3.20 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classics. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Moments: 2023 FIFA Film. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Rallye Du Maroc. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.30 Stasi: A State Against

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty?

8.30 Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh. 9.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. (PGa, R)

10.25 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R) 11.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries. (PGal, R) 1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 2.40 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Late Programs.

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6am Skies Of Lebanon. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.45 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 10.20 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.30pm Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, M, Cantonese) 2.10 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.00 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.05 Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 8.30 Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 R.M.N. (2022, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 1. Fiji v Papua New Guinea.

9.00 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves.

11.00 MOVIE: Concussion. (2015, Mal, R) Will Smith.

1.20 Customs. (PGa, R)

1.50 Innovation Nation. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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Morning Programs.

Skippy. 11.30 Antiques Downunder. 12.30pm MOVIE: So Little Time. (1952, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: Flight From Ashiya. (1964, PG) 4.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 2. Tonga v Samoa. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, M) 10.25 MOVIE: In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

2.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 4.15 Surfing Australia TV. 4.45 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Stargate: The Ark Of Truth. (2008, M) 12.40am The Originals. 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50

6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A woman becomes stranded on a remote walking track, unable to make her way out. 10.55 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) There

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killer Punch And Contract To Kill. (Masv, R) Takes a look at a 1988 murder. 11.05 Autopsy USA: Bob Crane. (MA15+av)

12.05 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 See No Evil: Toying With Us. (Ma) Police investigate a murder in a toy store. 11.10 The First 48. (MA15+av)

12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG) 5.00 Today Early News.

Today.

Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.40pm MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 3.40 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, October 21

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)

10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)

11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Suspect. (Malsv)

11.55 Exterior Night. (Mav)

2.00 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 3.45

Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, October 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (Ml, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Space 22. (R) 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.05 Home Is Where The Art Is. 11.00 Icons. 11.55 Blue And Gold. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (Mav, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.15 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez take on a special case. Stevens enlists help to identify her attackers. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team races to stop a dangerous plot.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez.

12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli.

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv) Part 3 of 4.

6am

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa)

8.35 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution. (Ml)

9.50 SBS World News Late.

10.20 In The Box. (R)

10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+a)

12.40 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)

3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Bicentennial Man. Continued. (1999, PG) 7.55 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.00 The Lost Bladesman. (2011, M, Mandarin) Noon Swan Song. (2021, M) 2.00 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 3.50 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 5.40 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 7.30 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 9.40 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 11.45 Late Programs. 6am The Defiant Ones. Continued. (1958, PG) 7.15 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 9.20 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 11.15 Just Like Our Parents. (2017, M, Portuguese) 1.15pm Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 3.40 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.30 After Yang. (2021, PG) 9.20 Animalia. (2023, M, French) 11.00 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. The MPU searches for a homeless female teen who disappeared after running away from home.

10.10 Made In Bondi. (Final, Ml)

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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WEDNESDAY, October 23

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia. (PGa) 8.20 Titanic Revisited.

A look at the RMS Titanic

9.20 Four Years Later. (Mal)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Mas) 1.15 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)

4.10 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 Arj Barker: Comes Clean. A stand-up comedy performance by Arj Barker where he shares some home truths.

9.45 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Earth To Echo. Continued. (2014, PG) 6.20 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 12.25pm The People Upstairs. (2020, M, Spanish) 1.55 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 3.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 5.55 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 7.30 Kin. (2018, M) 9.25 Chappie. (2015, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

October 24

Gardening Australia. (R)

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks. (Final, PG)

8.30 National Parks From Above. (PG)

9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Fallen. (Mal)

12.30 Germinal. (Masv, R)

3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1982 murder of six-year-old Bonnie Clarke.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R) 12.00 Magnum P.I. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)

6.00 Deal

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6am Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.35 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 8.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 10.30 Joe Bell. (2020, M) 12.15pm Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 1.40 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 3.20 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 5.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 7.30 Transcendence. (2014, M) 9.40 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.05am Late Programs. 5.55 Lara. (2019, PG, German)

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