By Andrea FERRARI
A TREE planting ceremony by Jetty Dunecare volunteers at the site where one of their members discovered human remains has achieved a sense of closure for the group. In the course of tending the weeds in the dunes behind Jetty Beach, Steve Melville came across the human bones on June 18.
Since then, the volunteers have been hoping for identification of the person and for their family to know their last resting place.
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Recent inquiries have established that the remains appear to be those of a 50-60-year-old female, who is believed to have died sometime between 2020 and 2023.
Forensic testing is continuing, however at this stage she remains unidentified.
There are no matches between the human remains and missing person reports in the area.
Jetty Dunecare President Desnee McCosker felt a deep need to pay respects to the unknown woman by planting a tree.
“Once her family has been found they will know we cared," Desnee told News Of The Area.
“We have been very saddened by this, and we sought healing.”
With the area having “always been a place of healing for the Gumbaynggirr people”, Jetty Dunecare volunteer Lindy Davis said the tree planting was a fitting tribute.
The Coastal Banksia, grown by Desnee from seeds gathered on site, was planted on a sunny bank within the dunes where the discovery was made.
Meanwhile, Police have renewed their appeal for information.
Attending the planting, Superintendent Joanne Schultz, Commander at Coffs/ Clarence Police District, told NOTA that awareness is key to gaining new insights as to who the woman was.
“We are hoping it might stir someone’s
q Officially representing the Garlambirla elders for the first time, Jaslyn Walker gave the Welcome to Country.
recollections, that they just might remember someone they used to see here, or it triggers a memory,” she said.
Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, who attended in his capacity as community
q Officially representing the Gumbaynggirr nation for the first time, Jaslyn Walker gave the Welcome to Country.
representative, said, “Our community is not indifferent to this sad circumstance.”
Officially representing the Garlambirla elders for the first time, Jaslyn Walker gave the Welcome to Country, accompanied by Tina Powell.
Releasing further information in order to help identify the woman, a police statement said the remains were found wearing a 'Bras N Things' singlet top and blue denim jeans.
Subsequent searches of the nearby area were conducted, revealing personal items of interest including: silver earrings, hair clips, a Target-branded blue and white striped button up shirt, ‘Harvey World Travel’ backpack, ‘Laura Jones’ brand wallet, reading glasses and a paperback book – ‘The Butterfly Summer’.
Strike Force Osbox continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The team has now extended its search outside of NSW,” said Superintendent Shultz.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs/Clarence Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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Friday 12 July as they began industrial action for the first time in New South Wales.
The members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) are taking action after rejecting the private hospital operator’s pay and conditions offer which they deem to be unacceptable.
Members argue Ramsay’s pay offer fails to meet costof-living increases and would put them well behind their Ramsay colleagues in Queensland.
Secretary of the NSWNMA Baringa Branch, Melissa McDonough told News Of The Area, “The pay offer does not keep us in line with the rate of inflation and is behind what our counterparts in Queensland and Victoria have
been offered.
“Part of the three-year deal starts with 3.25 percent over the first year and we’re asking for six percent,” she said.
“The public health nurses and midwives who staff Coffs Harbour Health Campus have just launched a campaign for a fifteen percent pay rise for the upcoming year.
“Our Victorian counterparts have just accepted 28 percent.
“Our request for six percent is quite reasonable,” she said.
Secondary to the pay rise is a request for safe staffing levels.
“We are asking for a mandated nurse-to-patient ratio of four patients to one nurse; currently we can be looking after six or seven patients.
“We also ask that the after-hours Registered Nurse in charge of the hospital does not have a patient to look after on her shift; that she is able to be across all nurses and midwives on duty.”
The industrial action sees members wearing badges and stickers, and distributing flyers in person and online about why they’re taking industrial action.
“We’ve got close to 100 members in Coffs Harbour and what we’re doing is wearing our NSWNMA scrubs and campaign badges inviting people to ask us why we’re taking action.
“We’re feeling very positive, and the response from the public has been very empathetic.
“People are writing letters of support to the CEO of Ramsay Health Care, which is very encouraging,” said Melissa.
Community Centre on July 23 at 7pm.
“Speaking for the Government plan will be Mr Gurmesh Singh MP,” said CCRRA chairman George Christinson.
The debate will be
While action is taking place, the nurses and midwives remain diligent in their duties.
“Patient care remains
a priority for all NSWNMA members.”
NSWNMA officials will continue to negotiate with Ramsay Health Care over the
coming weeks in the hope of reaching agreement on the union’s pay and conditions claim.
“This is an opportunity for the community to hear first hand the arguments for and against this proposal which is dividing the community.”
“Speaking for the Coffs Harbour City Council plan will be Cr Tony Judge.
Questions will be taken at the end of each presentation.
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation has been granted $1.1 million over four years to consult about the impact of tourism on the newlyannounced Bellinger Valley Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).
The Bellinger Valley location is one of twelve new IPA areas announced by the Federal Government last week.
These are areas of land and sea country managed by First Nations groups with an aim to deliver better nature protections and local jobs.
The Government says the new projects, covering areas from the Western Australian deserts to the NSW rainforests, will protect a combined area of 7.5 million hectares of land and 450,000 hectares of sea country – bigger than the size of Tasmania.
This is in addition to existing IPAs, which currently cover 87 million hectares of land and more than five million hectares of sea country – the majority of Australia’s national estate.
The Government says
the new IPAs will contribute to its $231.5 million commitment to protect 30 percent of land by 2030 and safeguard biodiversity, providing habitats for koalas and threatened native species such as the Greater Bilby, Princess Parrot and Eastern Curlew.
It is hoped the IPA managed by the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation will improve the trajectory of threatened species such as the Swift Parrot and the Regent Honeyeater, and ensure the protection of cultural heritage.
“There’s no one better placed to care for land and sea than First Nations communities,” Federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek said.
“That’s why we’re expanding the successful IPA program, continuing to support traditional owners to manage and protect land and sea country for future generations.
“At the same time, we’re creating jobs and teaching a new generation to care for country.”
Linda Burney, the Minister for Indigenous
Australians, said no one knows Australia better than First Nations people who “for time immemorial have cared for our land and sea”.
“These new Indigenous Protected Areas will mean local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will have the opportunity to manage and care for country.
“Importantly, the Indigenous Rangers Program will help to close the gap by giving First Nations people work on country.”
Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation CEO Dean Thomas Kelly said the grant would accelerate the government’s aims of empowering Indigenous stewardship of country.
Current activities such as cultural burning, giving talks about traditional culture, and identifying and highlighting areas of environmental and cultural significance will be facilitated by the grant.
He said that the grant would also enable the development of a coordinated, consistent approach by land owners and managers to preserving the biodiversity and traditional culture of the Bellingen Shire.
“Tourism should be a positive thing for the area but there are often negative impacts,” he said.
“For example, tourists might put on sunscreen and then swim in a stream, resulting in chemicals ending up in the water that could harm sensitive species such as the Bellinger snapping turtle.
“We want people to enjoy being on country but be mindful of their impact.”
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Forestry Corporation of NSW indicated it will work with the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation to “discuss additional opportunities and initiatives in detail”.
“The grants are a wonderful opportunity for collaboration between Forestry Corporation and local Aboriginal communities to provide multiple benefits including working on country, environmental protection, and employment and training and we will work closely
with any groups who are successful for applications that include areas of State forest,” a Forestry Corporation spokesperson said.
“A local example is the highly successful model at Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout), where a longterm partnership with the local Aboriginal community has facilitated ecotourism including cultural tours, environmental management including cultural burning and rehabilitation projects, as well as a social enterprise café.”
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By Mike HELY
THE NSW Government has granted an Aboriginal land claim that will see a parcel of land at Deervale, west of Dorrigo, returned to the local Aboriginal community.
The Dorrigo Plateau Aboriginal Land Council will take ownership of the 2.23-hectare parcel of land located in the small village.
The site in the Coffs Coast hinterland is predominately open grassland.
It will be returned to the Dorrigo Plateau Aboriginal Land Council, who will work with the local Aboriginal
community and Bellingen Shire Council to determine future use of the site.
Dorrigo Plateau Aboriginal Land Council CEO Cathy Thomas said the local Aboriginal community was thrilled that the parcel of land was being returned to the local community.
“Our community is really excited that this land is being returned to us, ensuring its care and protection will be maintained for future generations,” Ms Thomas said.
“While we are still determining exactly how
we will use this land into the future, it is critically important that we have access to country, so we can protect traditional resources and foster our deep connection to this place.”
She said under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, the Federal Court must now determine whether there were any existing native title restrictions, before the land could be used freehold.
Ms Thomas said there were several pending Aboriginal land claims in the Deervale area.
“It is a culturally significant country; the whole area is really important,” she said.
“It was a meeting ground between coastal and western peoples.
“There are also a number of birthing sites, and a lot of the old travelling stock routes are effectively song lines, used through knowledge of country by Indigenous stockmen.”
She paid tribute to NSW Crown Lands, which is responsible for assessing Aboriginal land claims in the State.
“This shows what
goodwill and collaboration can achieve when you work together,” Ms Thomas said.
NSW Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper, said returning land to local Aboriginal land councils helped support social, economic and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
“This beautiful plot of land in Deer Vale will now be returned to the local Aboriginal people, who will care and protect it for generations to come,” Mr Kamper said.
“This is another example of how positive community outcomes can be delivered through the realisation of Aboriginal land rights.”
Under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and local Aboriginal land councils have a right to lodge land claims on Crown land.
Land claims must then be assessed against nondiscretionary statutory criteria in the Act, including whether the land was lawfully used or occupied at the time of the claim, or was needed for an essential public purpose.
The Act recognises the impact of past government decisions that resulted in the amount of land set aside for Aboriginal people progressively being reduced without compensation. It is a system by which some unused Crown land can be returned to Aboriginal ownership.
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Volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Wooli took a call for assistance from a skipper who could not restart his boat twelve kilometres
from the mainland.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said a volunteer crew was assembled and rescue vessel Woolgoolga 30 deployed for the 24 kilometre mission to Anemone Bay.
“WO 30 hit the water just after 10am and reached the disabled vessel within 30 minutes.
“Our crew checked on the welfare of the three
persons on board before providing them with a jump starter pack.
“The north easterly swell made it challenging to manoeuvre beside the disabled vessel but our crew did a wonderful job.
“Thankfully the skipper of the disabled vessel was able to restart the engine and WO 30 escorted them safely back to Arrawarra Beach.
“We remind all boaters to check their battery and engine before heading out and despite this skipper having done all his checks before departure, sometimes things fail at sea and this was the case today."
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By Mike HELY
ORGANISERS of the monthly Bellingen Community Markets and the biannual Bellingen Plant Fair will be hit with steep increases to use Bellingen Park in 2024-25.
At its meeting on 26 June, Bellingen Shire Council voted to nearly triple the cost to use Bellingen and Connell parks – rising from $220 per market day to $600 per market day.
The vote rose from an amendment by Cr Ellie Tree.
Councillors Dominic King and Jenny Fenton had requested that any fee rises for Bellingen Park be capped at ten percent.
The news has not gone down well with Bellingen Environment Centre committee member Caroline Joseph, who said a small cost increase was expected, but not a trebling.
Bellingen Environment Centre organises the plant fair.
lot to the community.
“How much can you squeeze out of people?
“How much can people take?
“I know how hard these people work.
“I’m a great devotee of the plant fair.
“It does show who we are.”
She said plant growers were being treated differently to livestock farmers.
“At the same meeting they removed the fees from Dorrigo Saleyard because they said the farmers were doing it tough,” Ms Joseph said.
“What’s the difference?
“All farmers and growers are doing it tough.
“Cost of living through the roof and incessant rain could not have improved conditions for growers.
committee that manages Bellingen and Connell parks of a revised fee structure for market stalls of $5.50 per market stall, per day.
“This change in fee structure is to better reflect a consistent set of charges across all markets held at these parks, while also taking into account the current level of service required by Council and the Section 355 committee to provide maintenance and programming to support these events.
“Council recognises the important role of community markets in our region.
“There are a number of ways in which Council currently supports community events and initiatives, including through the community grants program.
“We encourage any organisations to apply for these grants should they meet the eligibility criteria to assist in their program delivery.
She said the organisers would be forced to pass the cost on to stallholders, who would also pay $5.50 each to the council to set up a stall.
“This will be the 35th year of the plant fair, which regularly brings more than 2000 people through the gate,” Ms Joseph said.
“It’s not a money maker.
“I call it a modern-day miracle of generosity because all the work is done by volunteers.
“It’s a wonderful day for everyone.
“We bring a lot to the town; we bring a
“This will cause a further impost on our local, small growers and although a fee rise might be expected, the jump from $200 to $600 per day is unfair and is not happening to other groups who use council facilities.”
A Bellingen Shire spokesperson said each year the council reviewed its fees and charges.
“While we recognise that most general fees will increase in line with CPI, it is important that we thoroughly review all fee structures to ensure they align with Council’s financial sustainability practices,” the spokesperson said.
“During the most recent Council meeting, a recommendation was put forward to Council by the Section 355
“As part of reviewing these charges, the Section 355 committee conducts stakeholder engagement and Council encourages all user groups to be involved in committees to provide input into activities such as fee reviews.
“The proposed fees and charges were placed on public exhibition for 28 days following the April Ordinary Meeting of Council.
“Through this process, Council received one submission, which was tabled at the June Ordinary Meeting, prior to final adoption of the broader Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2024/25.”
MYLESTOM Tidal Pool and Alma Doepel Park is set for a facelift with almost a quarter of a million dollars being injected into North Beach Reserve to address safety and maintenance concerns.
Bellingen Shire Council was the successful recipient of $246,575 under the Crown Reserve Improvement Fund (CRIF) which supports repairs, maintenance and improvements on Crown reserves.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said this funding will benefit the Mylestom community by enhancing the cultural, sporting and recreational uses of this muchloved space.
“Investing in necessary improvements for the Mylestom tidal pool means our community has an asset they can be proud of and be able to use with minimal risk of injury.
“The upgrades will improve the overall structural stability, minimise trip hazards from splinters and exposed screws.
“The new railings and bollards will formalise areas within the Reserve to prevent erosion and damage to vegetation through unauthorised activities,” Mr Kemp said.
Bellingen Shire Council Mayor Steve Allan said this is a big win for the Mylestom community and allows Council to invest in shared spaces and provide accessible, well-maintained facilities for the entire
community.
“These funds are going to help us tackle some key safety and maintenance issues at the Reserve.
“We’ll be replacing the decking and shark netting, installing new bracings, and adding bollards and railings.”
North Beach Community Alliance Spokesperson Trevor Williams said this is a fantastic outcome for the community and will enhance the tourism appeal for the area.
“The community has been making submissions for over two decades to fund repairs to the damaged tidal pool.
“We are very pleased that we can finally start seeing repairs, so we can continue to use this asset into the warmer months,” Mr Williams said.
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COUNCIL will report on applying a ‘Special Protected Areas’ framework to the CoffsClarence catchment which mirrors the WaterNSW model to protect Sydney’s water catchment areas.
Greens councillor Jonathan Cassell tabled the notice of motion at City of Coffs Harbour’s July 11 meeting, which passed unanimously.
Cr Cassell said the decision begins planning to better protect the regional water supply, from the Dorrigo plateau to the coastal areas of the Coffs Harbour and Clarence Valley LGAs.
“This motion aims to protect our water catchment in its entirety and starts a process that would see Coffs Harbour and Clarence Valley
Councils fall into line with other NSW Councils,” Cr Cassell said.
“Due to our changing climate, there is a growing need to consider the health of our drinking water catchment holistically and this all starts with a model like a Special Protected Areas framework.
“In Coffs Harbour, Council already oversees
the protection of our local water infrastructure and catchments, such as at Karangi Dam, but this framework would be extended to include the headwaters of the Nymbodia River that extends up to the Dorrigo plateau and falls within the Clarence Valley Council area.
“This plan would require cooperation with the Clarence Valley Council since Karangi Dam is connected to Shannon Creek Dam that collects water from the Nymbodia River during times of high flow,
which is essential storage in times of drought," Cr Cassell said.
The Council report is expected to include
information on current controls in place in catchment areas outside Coffs Harbour.
“The report coming back to councillors will also identify what controls Clarence Valley Council are currently using to protect our drinking water catchment.”
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By KIM SATCHELL
SCORES of young people gathered for the Naru Goori
Groms NAIDOC Fun Day at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach last Wednesday, participating in pursuits promoting healthy living and well-being.
The day revolved around three core activities: learning to surf, touch football and playing the didgeridoo.
The morning began with a Smoking Ceremony led by Uncle Troy Robinson, a Board Member of the Naru Indigenous Corporation which organises these community events four times a year.
The Jalay Jalay dancers were on hand and added colour with movement and story, creating the right atmosphere for cultural celebration and fun.
Naru’s marquee event, in addition to these community fun days, is a national Indigenous boardriders
competition that draws competitors from all over Australia, acknowledging Coffs Harbour’s First Nations surfers as custodians of a proud heritage.
The event will be held this year over the weekend of 8-10 November, at a Coffs
Coast beach location yet to be disclosed.
The organisation has been raising awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention for the last seven years and has become a valuable asset in the local, regional and national cultural
q A group shot with the NRL community team. Photo: Naru Indigenous Corporation. landscape.
The organisation was founded by Amber and James Mercy in loving memory of their well-known and respected father, Eric Mercy, who was an excellent surfer and influential community worker for many years.
They brought the idea to Uncle Rod and Aunty Julie Carey, who supported their vision and helped garner support from other people who saw the merit of such an organisation for local young people.
“There is a thrill I get when I see young people experience the ocean, going from fear to excitement as they learn important lessons in the context of a safe and
supportive instruction,” Amber told News Of The Area.
This year’s NAIDOC fun day was also supported by the National Rugby League (NRL), who Naru have forged links with in recent months.
The foreshore provided an excellent arena for touch footy, with all ages running the ball back and forth through many hands to score some memorable tries.
The strains of didgeridoo,
from time to time melding with the music of the ocean, has resonance with the cultural significance this mob holds at the very heart of Gumbaynggirr country.
By Kim SATCHELL
A
passion for the written word has prompted
Poetry readings have become a popular feature of the cultural landscape in recent times, even in Coffs Harbour.
“However there was no poetry reading group meeting on a regular basis that I was aware of so I decided to start one,” Ms Hood told News Of The Area.
format for the first meeting was informal and provided the opportunity for roundtable discussion of expectations and hopes for the group of those in attendance.
“I love writing, reading and listening to poetry, and there are some wonderfully talented people who just need an opportunity and encouragement,” said Ms Hood.
A sentiment that was received thoughtfully by those in attendance.
The consensus the
group reached was that the fortnightly poetry group would revolve around people reading their poetry to one another and providing healthy feedback, while also bringing to discussion poetry from outside the group to read and discuss, according to their specific tastes.
The notion was that this would provide a broad opportunity for experiencing different approaches and styles that attendees may not be familiar with.
Anyone is welcome to
join including those who may not even have ever written or read poetry but would like a safe environment to express themselves and learn.
There is no prerequisite based on age, education, gender, religion or politics, just a willingness to sincerely participate and respect others.
There is no obligation to join, you are free to come and go as you please.
The group meets at Coffs Harbour Library fortnightly on Thursdays from 10.30am.
By Andrea FERRARI
DRIVING the growth of the Coffs Coast agrifood sector, the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre (FFS CRC) will partner with the City of Coffs Harbour and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to host a speaker and networking event in Coffs Central on 23 July.
The free event gives business people from the local food chainproducers, farmers, fishers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, cafe owners and restaurateurs –an insight into a people-led revolution shaking things up in the food and beverage industry.
The organisers hope to attract all and anyone from the food-related industryfrom homestead gardeners to large food cooperatives - to come together and lay the groundwork for future collaborations.
The Coffs Coast agrifood sector adds more than $744 million annually to the local economy and is the largest producer of exports in the region.
Focused on discussing the local food industry’s opportunities of growth through collaborations, the
event is called ‘Boosting Coffs' Agrifood Industry’.
The evening at Coffs Central Level 1 will kick off with networking while guests sample some of the tasty produce the region has to offer.
There will be two speakers, both from the Sunshine Coast, who will share their experience of partnerships that are flourishing in their region.
The first is Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) CEO Nicole McNaughton.
FAN is a not-for-profit food industry cluster established in 2015 which drives trade locally and globally through fresh, forward thinking and collaboration.
Nicole will explain how the group has given members the chance to connect, build capability, increase knowledge and grow their profile, something organisers believe can also be facilitated in the Coffs Coast region.
"The food sector in Coffs Harbour is brimming with potential, and I'm excited to be a part of the event to share insights and strategies.
“Networking with local stakeholders is key to driving the sector forward, and I can't wait to contribute to this vibrant community,” said Nicole.
“Coffs is embracing a place-based approach to collaboration, and it's fantastic to see this flourishing."
The other guest speaker will be Andy Eves-Brown, CEO of TURBINE, Australia’s first purpose built, endto-end food and beverage manufacturing and education precinct.
Eager for transparency and understanding of how it all works and what the potential for business and growth is, there will be a dedicated question and answer session.
Guests will also be updated on the Coffs Agrifood Living Lab (CALL) project by facilitators Dr Oz Dedehayir and Dr Jack Adams from the QUT Business School.
"Innovation is a collaborative effort,” said Dr Dedehayir.
“One of the main reasons for organising this event is to bring local stakeholders together so that they can connect, exchange ideas, and leave with new inspiration to innovate around food and beverage.
"CALL was launched nine months ago.
“This event provides an opportunity to showcase what has been accomplished by CALL in this short period
q The Boosting Coffs' Agrifood Industry presentation and networking event focuses on discussing the local food industry’s opportunities for growth through collaborations.
of time, and also to unveil the new initiatives that will commence in the coming months.
"CALL's continued success relies on the engagement of local stakeholders - as the experts of their region - so that relevant and valuable ideas can be brought together to address opportunities that will drive the local food and beverage economy.”
Living the Future Food Systems philosophy, the team at Coffs Harbour’s Happy Frog cafe and gift shop has always been passionate about locally grown food and collaborations with producers.
Owner Kim Towner, who is also the coordinator of the Harbourside Markets, told News Of The Area, “It's lovely to have those relationships with the growers and makers and it helps keep the community connected.
“We can pay fairer prices to them because we are paying direct.
“And because of low transport costs and less middle-people, the consumer gets a better deal.
“There’s a smaller carbon footprint and less wastage when we buy local, the food is fresher, and when we support our local growers we have better food security.
“I truly hope that our community keeps supporting the local guys.
“They work hard and are worth so much.
“They take big risks and manage tough economic times as well as climate challenges.
“We would miss them very much if they were not able to continue to be viable.
“Sometimes it's easier to just grab everything in one big supermarket shop, but I urge everyone to make the effort to continue to support the local guys wherever they can,” she said.
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VANDALS have caused damage to property of the Coffs Harbour branch of the Country Women's Association of NSW (CWA).
Members were saddened to arrive at their rooms in Dalley Street to find a sign and brand-new fence had been vandalised.
In the late hours of Sunday 7 July, the vandals seemingly tried to remove the sign from its anchor and
bent it out of shape.
They stood on the pool fence to wrench the sign off the pole and snapped a post off at ground level.
“The only way to repair the fence is to replace two panels and core drill a new post hole,” said branch president Jodie Williams.
“We put in a pool fence as the old block fence was constantly being graffitied and we thought there would be less chance of that with this type of fence.
“It is so frustrating as we had a good amount of money earmarked for a local charity in Coffs Harbour, and now that money will need to be spent on repairs and a security system.”
Luckily, local contractor Mick from Bonville Fencing, who installed the fence, has been “fabulous”.
“He arrived quickly to assess the damage and put in a plan to fix the fence before any more damage was done.
“A new sign will have to replace the old, in a new location well within the boundary fences,” she said.
The incident has fuelled a decision to upgrade the building’s security system.
“The incident was reported to Coffs/Clarence Police and installing a security system was their suggestion, as there is no actual footage of the damage being done.
“Just before and after the incident the vandals moved past the cameras at Parkside Radiology,
who were very helpful in supplying what footage they could.”
However it was not enough for any police follow-up.
“It is disappointing to say the least," Jodie said.
“Even if the repair to the damage is covered by insurance, we are still out of pocket by $1000 plus a new security system.
“That money will now not find its way to the neediest charities in our community, which our members find incredibly
frustrating.”
The branch owns their own rooms with no outside financial help.
The local CWA rooms are available for hire and the organisation’s policy is to offer discounts for not-forprofit and disadvantaged community groups.
“We manage to do this by relying on our voluntary members to cater and bake for events to bring in enough, to not only maintain our premises but help out financially in our community,” said Jodie.
THE NSW Government has completed the removal of five dilapidated and unsafe former boathouses from Atherton Drive Reserve in Urunga, allowing over 1,000 square metres of green, open space to be returned to the local community.
The five unused boathouses were in poor condition and contained asbestos sheeting and other
materials which posed a risk to the public and the environment if left to continue deteriorating.
Crown Lands says it did not receive any commercially viable proposals to refurbish and reuse the buildings after an Expression of Interest process in 2021.
Due to the high risk of flooding, the derelict boathouses could not be
converted into permanent residential properties.
The Atherton Drive Foreshore Master Plan states that in the absence of viable proposals, the best use of the boathouse sites was to remove the buildings and make the land available for more public foreshore open space.
The five boathouses were removed, and the land sites
By Andrea FERRARI
AN evening of classical Indian music is being hosted by Woolgoolga’s Naidu Theatre Company on 26 July.
The performance features bansuri (bamboo flute) maestro Vinod Prassana and ARIA Award ARIA-winning tabla (hand drum) player Bobby Singh, who are among the most highly regarded performers of Indian classical music in Australia.
They will be playing from the ancient ‘Raga’ (melody) and ‘Taala’ (rhythm) repertoire.
“It's truly a special
night for us,” Naidu Theatre Company Director Jade Naidu told News Of The Area.
“Bobby and Vinod have been playing to Australian audiences for years however haven't ever performed in Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour before.
“We have followed their work for a long time and have always wanted to collaborate with them to bring their live experience to our town,” she said.
Sharing a snippet of the history of Indian music, Jade said it has been played since the dawn of sound as an offering to the gods.
q One of the recently removed boathouses.
rehabilitated and re-turfed, returning 1,088 square metres of land to the public.
The boathouses were built between the 1930s and 1960s.
Other boathouses in better condition remain tenanted and in active use on the reserve.
Acting Executive
Director of Land and Asset Management at Crown lands, Jeremy Davis said the former boathouses were no longer safe and fit for purpose and had to be removed.
“The good news is this site has now been returned to the public as open green space right by the water.
“The beautiful foreshore
is a great spot for a family picnic, or some fishing.
“Crown reserves play an important role protecting the environment and supporting communities with everything from green open space, parks and walking tracks to showgrounds, sporting ovals and community halls.”
“A welcoming of the seasons, a creator of atmospheres and a path for meditation,” she said.
“For bathing in sacred sound and being spiritually uplifted.”
Classical Indian music is not viewed as entertainment for the mind; it is a journey for the soul to experience improvisation and creation during the live performance.
“The space and the audience play a huge role in this music, hence why playing in an intimate venue enhances the power of connection with the listeners.”
By Andrea FERRARI
PASSIONATE about promoting awareness around the precariousness of our oceans, the Gowings events team has created the EcoART Challenge competition.
The challenge was set to local schools to create ecofriendly masterpieces to the theme of ‘The Ocean and its Marine Life’.
The artworks are now on display at Level 1 Coffs Central, where the public is asked to vote on their favourite for the People’s Choice award.
“The People’s Choice winning school, determined by the artwork with the most votes, wins $2,000,” said Julia Harrison, Group Events Leader at Gowings.
The Runner Up Award, determined by Gowings Chief Sustainability Officer Byron Gowing, will receive a $500 Coffs Central gift voucher.
This award will be assessed on creativity and originality, message and impact, aesthetic appeal and artistic expression.
Julia explains how the EcoART Challenge was born.
“At Gowings Coffs Central, we are big believers that we can’t thrive unless our oceans do, and that’s why Gowings donates annually to ocean preservation initiatives and marine research via the Gowings Whale Trust.
“We are actively working towards the goal of protecting and preserving our oceans and marine life, and for this, education is key.
“So, we had thought up the concept of the EcoART Challenge because what better way to start, than teaching kids about the major issues we have with ocean pollution and encouraging them to renew, reuse, recreate and transform waste into works of art,” she said.
“We were particularly looking for big, impactful pieces to be displayed.”
This is the inaugural EcoART Challenge, however it will be part of an ongoing annual campaign.
Entries had to include a short description explaining the artistic choices made and the piece's connection to the ocean and its marine life.
The schools delivered their artworks on Thursday 11 July.
q Pop in to the EcoART Challenge and place your vote for
“As a team we assembled the exhibition, particularly envisioning it being a walkthrough experience of being able to get up close with the artworks and look at all the detail that has been put in.”
On show are 35 individual artwork submissions from fourteen schools.
“We have been absolutely blown away at the incredible scale and quality of the artworks we received,” Julia said.
“Even the 100-word descriptions are so thoughtprovoking.
“It is wonderful to see
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) will welcome friends and visitors to their annual Mad Hatters Tea Party on Saturday in support of the CanDo Cancer Trust.
Mary Abbott, a longstanding CHCAG member, began the Mad Hatters Tea Party to support a local group where funds remain local.
“The Mad Hatter is a way of putting the fun into fundraising, with members channeling their creativity into hats and sometimes entire outfits.
“Guests get into the fun too, vying for ‘Best Mad Hat’.
“I provide the prizes and keep them a mystery until they’re awarded.
“It’s challenging to narrow down the hat award, with four prizes - two adults
and two children.
“We are also raffling a big hamper full of tea-time goodies, drawn on the day, as well as a lucky door prize,” said Mary.
Entry is by donation, with light refreshments provided.
The CanDo Cancer Trust assists patients and their families attending the North Coast Cancer Institute, established to ensure funds remain in the area and are distributed to help those most in need in the local community.
With everyone involved in CanDo doing so voluntarily, 100 percent of funds received are distributed.
“Cancer in one way or another has affected many of our members,” said CHCAG President Sue Roberts.
“Holding this annual event for CanDo is important to us, and knowing all funds
are used locally.
“We are proud of Mary’s initiative in creating and driving this fun event.”
The group’s next art exhibition is the ever popular ‘All Creatures Great & Small’, on display until 18 September.
“It’s amazing how varied all the artworks are within this common theme; this exhibition is one our gallery visitors and members alike enjoy immensely,” said Sue.
On display during the Mad Hatters Tea Party is members’ artwork featured in the ‘Mountains to the Sea’ exhibition, which closes on Wednesday 24 July.
For more information see the CHCAG website or Facebook page.
The Mad Hatters Tea Party will be held at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery at 2pm on Saturday 20 July.
how the kids, through a child’s mind, have come up with such thought-provoking concepts.”
With the exhibition now on, the Gowings team encourages the community to visit Coffs Central to view the artworks and absorb their meanings.
“You can’t look at the exhibition and not see the huge problem that faces our oceans.
“We would love the community to come and vote for their favourite artworks,” said Julia.
By Andrea FERRARI
COMMUNITY garden champions Peter Lewis and Linda Woodrow educated and entertained an enthusiastic group of budding gardeners at Northside Community Garden (NCG) in Bellingen on Sunday 14 July.
The two-hour interactive workshop on resilient gardening demonstrated and discussed how to set your food garden up for success through summer, with a particular emphasis on using small space urban gardens for maximum production.
NCG President Alison Heeley organised the workshop which was funded through the Our Living Coast program, the Bellingen Shire Learning Alliance and Bellingen Shire Council.
Next up for the gardening guru pair, Peter and Linda are sowing seeds for new food growing ideas at Coffs Combine Street Community Garden.
Two free workshops will be offered on Sunday 21 July.
The first session starts at 9am and teaches how to successfully save and store your own seeds.
“Saving your own seeds is free and gives you varieties that have already proven to be winners in your garden,” Peter, who is president of Combine Street Garden, told News Of The Area.
q Permaculture author and practitioner Linda Woodrow sharing tips and techniques in resilient gardening at Northside Community Garden in Bellingen.
“Learn to save seeds from this year’s harvest and plant them again next year.”
Host Jeff Alcott from the Bellingen Seed Savers Group will talk on the values of seed saving.
The session will also include an interactive demonstration of seed processing, discussion on the sourcing and selection of suitable varieties, and a Q and A to cover participant’s experiences and interests.
Workshop two on the same day, starting at 1pm, is a bush tucker talk and tasting with Indigenous elder Sue Tompkins from Bush Tucker Shack.
The gardens will also fire up the wood fired pizza oven for some tasty food to accompany the learning.
“Nothing brings people together more than shared food,” he said.
“Get prepared for some big new taste experiences.
“The gardens are exploring new ways to adapt and experience food across many cultures so what better place to start than with Australian native bush food.
“Apart from saving money you avoid genetically modified crops or plants grown for commercial success but are low on taste.”
For more details and to register go to www. coffscommunitygardens.org.au.
By Andrea FERRARI
BUILDING on last year’s record attendance, the region’s iconic Timber Festival returns to Glenreagh on Saturday 27 July.
Last year’s event attracted close to 9000 people, with organisers hoping to exceed that number next Saturday.
Held at the Glenreagh Recreation Grounds, this popular community-run event supports a number of the village’s organisations.
One festival improvement this year is a brand new parking area that can fit over 3000 cars.
“With parking always a tricky option at the festival with limited space available, we worked hard this year with Clarence Valley Council to come up with a solution to limit traffic on the road and to improve our gate wait times for our attendees,” Festival Coordinator Rikki Cetinich told News Of The Area.
“Our new parking area via Tallawudjah Creek Road is accessible by all vehicles and has a direct gate into the festival grounds.”
The Glenreagh Timber Festival prides itself on offering a world where the past meets the present, and
the spirit of the countryside comes alive.
The vibe is fun, with live music, bustling market stalls, a range of food trucks and a jam-packed program of events offered throughout the day.
“We are excited to
announce our new ‘On the Land’ area this year that consists of produce and plant vendors, creative workshops, information sessions, and delightful encounters with working animals such as the Barru Working Kelpie demonstrations by Scott
and Trish Amon who have been breeding and handling working kelpies for over four decades.”
After many years of absence, there’s a welcome return of the Bullock Team demonstrations as the main attraction to the On The Land program.
“Phill Thomson and his much-loved bullock team will be doing demonstrations in the back paddock behind the kids arena all day,” said Rikki.
Phill started working bullocks in the mid ‘70s.
According to Phill, driving a bullock team is like trying to coach a football team.
“Catch Phill as he brings the past to the present working his Bullock Team throughout the day.”
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Phill loves a good Q and A and welcomes random chats when he’s at festivals.
The North Coast Axemen Association’s famous wood chop takes place in a new location on the main field.
New this year is Chainsaw Racing demonstrations, supported by Urunga Chainsaw and Mower.
“Jason Chisholm is a familiar sight wielding a chainsaw, with a number of national titles under his belt,” Rikki said.
“Jason, along with a bunch of fellow competitors from regional and national chainsaw racing competitions, will be giving post ripping, speed
racing and disc stacking demonstrations.”
The chainsaw racing will be located in the same area as the wood chop and will be performed throughout the day.
The live music headliner is the Billie Jo Porter and Thor Phillips duo performing on the main stage with local artists Matty Devitt, Steve Wigham and up-and-coming young talent Kirra Hallam.
“We are welcoming back a crowd favourite to MC the event, The Voice 2021 runner-up Mick Harrington,” said Rikki.
The steam engine and vintage machinery displays will make a popular return this year too.
Also welcomed back are the vintage bikes, cars and tractors.
“For the young adventurers, we have an array of exciting kids’ entertainment that will keep them captivated throughout the festival.”
From jumping castles and slides to interactive sensory play workshops and horse rides by HWH Stables.
The new Makedo Cardboard Kingdom is anticipated to be a family favourite where kids can create, learn and have big fun building a wonderful world of upcycled creations.
“This year we also welcome Troppo Bob the ultranormalist magician.
“What is an ultranormalist?” posed Rikki.
“It’s a unique title which attempts to describe Troppo Bob, who is anything but normal - a world class magical comedy entertainer who combines a unique group of entertainment skills including magic, illusions, comedy, mind reading, juggling, puppetry and ventriloquism.”
Troppo Bob’s Magic free show and balloon twisting will be showcased in the kids arena throughout the day.
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By Andrea FERRARI
SIX-YEAR-OLD Grace from Coffs Harbour is asking the community to help spread the word about a gold ring she’s found and is hoping to return to its owner.
Grace and her parents were walking with visiting family, taking them over Muttonbird Island to see the migrating whales, on Thursday 11 June at around noon.
Grace was jumping along the breakwater at North Wall near the jetty and saw
By Andrea FERRARI
PLANS to build Sawtell
Chillifest into a Coffs Coast tourism draw were boosted by the news the signature festival has received support from the NSW Regional Event Fund.
“This funding is a significant milestone for Sawtell Chillifest, and we are deeply grateful to Destination NSW and the NSW Government for their support,” said event organiser Carl Mower from Another Tasty Event.
“With these additional resources, we can focus on targeted marketing efforts, ensuring that our event remains a highlight on the Coffs Coast.”
Speaking after a packed event on Saturday 6 July, Carl said Chillifest 2024 was a huge success, highlighted by the Australian Chilli Eating Championships.
“Competitors came from every state and territory in the country.
“The eating championships drew a substantial audience and added a thrilling competitive edge to the festival.”
Winning the crown of Aussie Chilli Champ on the day in Sawtell, NSW representative Dominic Lapman is now heading
something small sitting on one of the rocks.
She picked it up and noticed that it was a gold ring with something engraved on it.
She immediately wondered if it was a wedding ring.
So she gave it to dad, Julian, to check.
Julian looked over the ring and agreed it was probably a wedding band.
“We would like to reunite this ring with the owner,” said Julian.
“It is a simple, engraved
wedding band; small in size.
“There are things engraved on the ring that
to represent Australia at the world chilli eating championships in the US.
“The enthusiastic participation and large viewing crowd for this demonstrated the strong interest and growth in future editions of Sawtell Chillifest,” Carl said.
Thinking expansive, Another Tasty Event sees Sawtell Chillifest as more than just a local event.
“It's an opportunity to put our community on the map as a prime tourist destination,” said Carl.
“The event brings economic benefits to local
q Packed pavements at Sawtell’s Chillifest 2024.
businesses and fosters a sense of community pride.
“We are excited about the future of Sawtell Chillifest and look forward to seeing it continue to be a beloved attraction that draws visitors from across the state and beyond.
“Thank you once again to Destination NSW and the NSW Government for their invaluable support in making this vision a reality.”
Sawtell Chamber president Clive Greenway is excited by the tourism opportunities the funding allows. It enables the
q The gold ring has distinguishing marks which will need to be described before the ring can be returned to the rightful owner.
only the owner would know,” he said.
People can contact Julian
q Six-year-old
on 0411 138 005.
“If you think you know someone who this could
development of tourism opportunities and grows the offering of the festival, he said.
“One thing leads to another and with this funding we will be able to promote the event far and wide and attract more people from out of the area to the event,” Clive told NOTA.
“Visitors to the area need accommodation and spend money in our region,” he said.
The Regional Event Fund program is a mechanism to drive tourism by assisting events that contribute to the unique character of the regions of NSW to market themselves to visitors
q Hot and tasty: Chilli sauces and dips to try.
from outside of their local government area.
Sawtell Chillifest’s funding is coming from the Flagship Event stream which
supports the marketing of emerging events to increase their profile and encourage visitation and overnight stays.
THE nation’s favourite chocolate-loving vicar and her beloved sidekicks are back, bringing the little village of Dibley to the stage in Coffs Harbour.
Directed by Jenny Garrett, CHATS Productions presents ‘A Vicar of Dibley Christmas - The Second Coming’ at the Jetty Memorial Theatre from 26 July to 6 August.
When Hugo and Alice return from their honeymoon, Alice finds she is putting on
weight and turns to the vicar for advice.
After coping with the village quiz and organising the week of Radio Dibley, Geraldine is desperately trying to bring the Dibley Parish Council to some order.
Just when things couldn’t get any more bizarre in Dibley, Geraldine is stunned when Alice actually has a good idea.
Why not put on a nativity play?
Why not indeed!
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By Manny WOOD
JOHN served in the Navy between 1940 and 1945.
He earned several war medals for his courageous service.
When John died in 1975, his widow gave his war medals to their eldest son, Matthew. Matthew treasured the medals and kept them all his life.
He was a keen attender of Anzac day ceremonies and proudly wore the medals during these occasions.
When Matthew recently passedaway, his will left the whole of his estate to his only child, Wendy.
Matthew’s will made no specific mention of the medals.
Matthew’s brother, Gary says that Matthew gave him the medals before his death and says they do not pass to Wendy under the will.
Unfortunately, the matter proceeds to determination in the Supreme Court and is registered in the Probate list.
Gary gives evidence that he and Matthew often attended military ceremonies together and following the last dawn service that they attended, Matthew said to him: “The medals are now yours. Keep them safe.”
Gary says that he should receive the medals because it was “family tradition”.
He also says that at Matthew’s funeral, Wendy promised to give him the medals.
The Court notes that Gary did not have a clear recollection of the alleged conversations regarding the medals and in rejecting his version of the events, infers that Matthew had in fact asked Gary to act as a mere temporary custodian of the medals.
The Court states that Gary had not established that there was “intention” to make a gift of the medals, that there was “acceptance” of the gifts, nor “delivery” of the gifts.
Gary is ordered to deliver the medals to Wendy and declares her as the legal owner.
On the basis of the ruling, the Court encourages Wendy to allow family members to borrow the medals for military ceremonies.
The Court also exercises its discretion to cap the legal costs that Wendy can recover from Gary at just $2,500.
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DDear Jasminda,
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE in support of Louise Cranny, letter writer to NOTA on 12 July 2024 (The Australian Monopoly Game).
She wrote about our society’s system of winners and losers and the inbuilt unfairness of housing in particular.
How can we sit in silence and apathy while hundreds of locals (and tens of thousands nationally) live without a secure, safe and permanent roof over their heads?
How is it fair or acceptable that so many Australians are homeless?
How is it fair or acceptable that so many Australians are being exploited every single day by greedy real estate agents who constantly push landlords to increase the asking rent on properties so that the agents increase their own income?
How is it fair or acceptable that wealthy property developers are generously
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN this whole energy discussion, there seems to be one cost we hear little about, that is the cost to the environment.
With renewables, thousands of hectares of wilderness and bushland, including wildlife habitat, have been and will continue to be, cleared for wind farms, solar farms and transmission lines.
In NSW, if a regulation is accidentally breached in a native forest harvesting operation, the Environmental Protection Authority is all over it, issuing huge fines and splashing it across the media.
Yet when swathes of wilderness and bushland, across the nation, are bulldozed in the name of renewables, the trees and ecosystems affected seem to be regarded as collateral damage, not worth mentioning!
Where are the protestors?
Our landscapes and productive farmland across the nation are being
rewarded to destroy everyone’s bushland, local waterways and wildlife habitat, while building more and more housing that will end up only being privately owned by the wealthy?
How much longer are we all going to avert our eyes from the human misery that our society causes?
How much longer are the lucky ones among us going to continue to judge and dismiss those who are unlucky enough to be homeless?
The old Australian attitude of “I’m alright Jack” needs to change.
We need to start looking out for each other and help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Everyone needs a home, and everyone has the power to demand a better way.
Let's start locally, and consider ways to create a place where people have equal rights and access to that basic of all human rights - housing.
Regards, J KELLY-WILLIAMS, Toormina.
I'm worried about my father and his somewhat rash decision making. Some months after losing his wife, just short of 80, he decided to pack up his life in a quiet seaside retirement town and go to Spain. After five days he bought a house. Now he's looking at land options for growing olive trees. He goes out every night. I think he's out of control. More to the point, how am I ever going to sort out his affairs?
Perplexed Becca P.
Hola Becca,
IT is easy to be alarmed when a loved one takes an unexpected direction (in this case Malaga via Amsterdam). In our minds they are getting a bit doddery, in their minds they are young enough to run media empires (Murdoch), cavort across a stage with moves like Jagger (Jagger), be President of the USA (Biden/Trump). Why can't they just watch tele, prune rose bushes and join a Sudoku challenge? In your father's defence, he doesn't sound like the sort of man who'd be content in a retirement home, the teasing lyrics of Doris Day's Sentimental Journey lulling him into a nostalgic funk. No, he sounds like a man who'd rather wake to the smell of patatas bravas and calamares a la Romana than porridge, and something less definable, like regret.
Encourage his self-determination and maybe brush up on your conversational Spanish so you can visit as often as possible. At the rate he's going, I doubt there will be any affairs left for you to sort out.
Aprovecha el dia, Jasminda.
severely compromised to install these renewables which, in 20 years or so, need replacing, and then become landfill.
The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned that a six-fold increase in large-scale wind and solar is needed to meet future demands.
That’s a lot of clearing and landfill!
It is imperative that nuclear, a dependable, zero emissions, base-load power, is considered as part of Australia’s future energy mix, for when the sun doesn’t shine, the wind doesn’t blow, the batteries run low and Snowy hydro’s a no-go.
Seven proposed nuclear power plant sites have been identified at the sites of existing coal power stations.
Existing transmission lines and essential access roads would be used.
The environmental footprint would be minimal whilst the remaining wilderness, bushland, farmland and the oceans for which Australia is renowned, wouldn’t
need to be touched.
To paraphrase Dick Smith, “We don’t have to destroy the environment to save the environment!”
Regards, Ann THOMPSON, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
UNDERSTANDABLY, some don’t understand which level of government is responsible for what in Coffs Harbour.
The writer of a letter to NOTA (5 July) is among them.
The writer cries shame on City of Coffs Harbour for the state of the median strips on the Pacific Highway through
town, and for the graffitied sound walls on the highway turnoff just north of Park Beach Plaza.
Fact is, both the highway and the sound walls are NSW Government assets and the responsibility sits with the State to maintain them.
Why would the writer want the City, and so the ratepayers, to pay to maintain the highway median strips and the sound
walls?
Don’t forget, we already pay taxes to the State for this work to be done.
Back in July 2013, Transport for NSW (or what it was then named) and the City came to an agreement where the State paid the City to maintain the median strips.
However, this amount was not indexed, and over time it no longer covered the cost of doing the work on the State’s behalf.
Acting for the ratepayers, the City
DEAR News Of The Area,
COMMUNITY members concerned about the appearance of Coffs Harbour will be pleased to hear that Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have advised that repainting of the northern entrance sound walls is scheduled for completion this month of July.
Regarding highway vegetation maintenance, this seems to boil down to State Government cost shifting.
TfNSW and Council have a maintenance agreement however, according to my understanding, TfNSW have declined to ‘index’ an annual grant to cover inflation or risks such as worker health and safety.
I have been working with executive staff to resolve these maintenance issues and wish to acknowledge Ms Williams for raising the issue in her recent letter (NOTA 5 July 2024).
However, if our State MP can offer his support for finding a solution, then it’s possible a genuine collaboration between
sought an increased amount to do the State’s job but this was rejected and the arrangement was terminated at the end of the 2022/23 financial year.
Since that time TfNSW has been responsible for the Pacific Highway median strips through Coffs Harbour.
Regards, Cr Paul AMOS, Mayor City of Coffs Harbour.
Local and State Government would assist in the City’s beautification.
I’m looking forward to the sound walls being cleaned up and would like to thank the infrastructure directorate for lobbying TfNSW on behalf of the Coffs Harbour community.
Regards, Cr Jonathan CASSELL, City of Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce is concerned at what Council takes into consideration when issuing licenses or permits for operators within Council managed public space at the Jetty Foreshores.
The Chamber understands that independent vendors/traders that wish to operate permanently within the Jetty Foreshores must first seek approval and are required to have a permit from Council, yet we believe the operator of the Harbourside Market has full autonomy to accept any vendor (stall holder) it chooses, even if that vendor is from outside our LGA (local
government area).
It seems unfathomable that our Council leaders, Mayor Paul Amos and his GM, Natalia Cowley, have not considered the impact of this and ensured staff when implementing the contract for the market operator put in guidelines to ensure that vendors/stall holders are not to the detriment of our local businesses.
An example of this is a seafood vendor from outside this LGA setting up shop within a 400 metre proximity of the Coffs Harbour Fishermen's Co-op.
Our local ‘Fishermen's Co-op’:
· Employees over 36 staff, all residing locally.
· Supports 42 fisher members
and their families with the purchase and processing of their fresh seafood.
· Injects over $9m into the community with purchases from other businesses. Wholesalers, retailers etc.
· Injects a further $4m through costs in running and maintaining infrastructure, and not to mention $66,000 in Council rates.
· Supports local charities to a sum of $10,000. Service clubs, Pink Silks, Westpac Helicopter, sporting clubs and various other smaller charities.
· Our co-op is very community minded, and its survival is imperative to the local business community.
The respective out of town vendor
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WASN’T aware that there were caves in Fernbrook, but Martin Smith has emerged from his to present to you and your readers a lengthy article decrying nuclear power.
In his article to strengthen his argument he tells a lie.
There are three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at this present time operating in Russia and China and in the many nations of the world, presently, there are about 50 SMRs under construction, some of which are near to becoming operational.
Here in Australia, we have at Lucas Heights near Sydney a nuclear reactor which
has been producing medical radioisotopes and it produces material or carries out analyses for the mining industry, for forensic purposes and for research since 1958.
I don't know how big the reactor is, but possibly it could be called a Small Modular Reactor.
He goes on about hypotheticals.
density energy sources.
MR Martin Smith's letter (NOTA 5/07/24) adds little to the nuclear debate but says more about his political affiliations.
His reference to the CSIRO being "Australia's truly independent experts" is puzzling.
As this organisation is funded by the government it cannot be truly independent.
He suggests that the Opposition's nuclear plan will leave us billions of dollars in debt, while ignoring the billions of dollars being provided by the government, in the way of subsidies, to prop up the renewables industry.
He claims that small modular nuclear reactors have not been invented.
What does he think powers nuclear ships and submarines?
A long extension cord?
What might or might not be is neither here nor there.
What is available now is what matters.
At the moment a suitable battery system has not been invented.
Even if it were, it would require the production of twice as much electricity, in order to meet the current daily needs as well as charge the battery.
In his letter, Mr Peter Sobey (NOTA 5/07/24) is correct when he asserts that sunshine is free.
It is the solar panels and wind turbines that are not and which have to be replaced every ten to 20 years, unlike a nuclear plant which lasts 60 plus years.
And let us not forget the cost of connecting them to the grid.
Unlike uranium, which is a high density energy source, solar and wind are low
Therefore hundreds of thousands of solar panels and wind turbines are required to provide the equivalent amount of energy, carpeting the countryside, taking vast tracts of farmland out of production in the process.
I don’t see either men enthusiastically advocating for the carpeting of the Bellinger Valley with solar panels or the sea off Valla being forested with wind turbines. No, renewables are great so long as they are located somewhere else.
Mr Smith asks that we consider what Australia will be like in 2040.
Without nuclear I imagine vast stretches of farmland smothered in a sea of solar panels so much so that it is necessary to inject more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to enable us to grow more food from less land.
brings all the product up from South West Rocks.
They have no local employee commitment and revenue from sales is taken and spent outside this community. They add no real value to this community, except a token-fee charged by the market’s organisers.
The Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce requests Council to review the Harbourside Market agreement to ensure local businesses are not disadvantaged.
Regards, Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce.
Martin, if we are to do anything to ward off climate change we must consider nuclear power as it is the most clean form of energy. It won't happen in my time as I'll be 93-years-old in October, but it will happen. Go back into your cave and stay out of the cold.
Regards, James MCTAGGART, Woolgoolga.
I see the hills surrounding Coffs Harbour denuded of trees with wind turbines in their place.
I see whale carcases strewning the beaches because their sonar was confused by the myriad of wind turbines off the coast.
I imagine there will be huge amounts of land set aside as dumps for the millions of solar panels and turbine blades as they pass their use by date.
I’ve lived in the best time ever to be a human on this planet, with a high quality of life made possible by cheap reliable energy provided by fossil fuels.
I see that quality of life stripped away from my grandchildren and those good times being referred to as “the good old days”.
All the above are easily avoidable with the use of nuclear energy.
Regards, Wayne DUESBURY, Boambee.
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Price: $899,000$929,000
Beds: 5, Bath: 2, Car: 3
Land size: 759.7sqm
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A covered barbecue area with woodfire completes the outdoor entertaining space, perfect for hosting gatherings for friends and family.
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This property marries tranquillity with practicality and presents an exceptional opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a harmonious blend of space, comfort, and convenience.
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By Andrea FERRARI
A FUN day of bowls hosted by Urunga Bowling Club has culminated in a grand total of $1,500 being raised for the Pink Silks Trust (PST).
The Charity Gala Day of bowls on Thursday 30 May brought together 22 teams from South West Rocks to Woolgoolga.
“An enjoyable morning of bowling and fundraising for a great local charity, ending with lunch together,” Urunga Bowling Club Social Committee Chair Noela McCabe told News Of The Area.
“There were quite a few bowlers ‘pretty in pink’ showing their support to the day and charity.”
The event was proudly supported by Club Urunga and eighteen other local
businesses who donated gifts and vouchers.
“Congratulations to the team winners of the Pink Silks Trust Charity Gala Day, though it goes without saying that everyone who participated were winners,” Noela said.
In first was Team Burgess, with Team Tarrant second and Team Gallop third.
The Club wished the funds raised from their Gala Day to stay locally, with all money going directly to those who need it.
“We chose the Pink Silks Trust because ultimately we wanted to know that proceeds from the day raised would go to help women with cancer and other disabilities in our own community,” said Noela.
“We have for many, many years held a Biggest Morning Tea at the club and unfortunately we were unable
to hold one this past year.
“The idea of a Charity Gala Day was born out of our wish to still be involved in supporting those who have cancer and to make a contribution to a worthwhile organisation with the same aim.”
Hearing about the work of the Pink Silks Trust they decided to support their work.
“We made a great choice,” said Noelle, “hopefully through everyone’s efforts and generosity on the day we have helped the Pink Silks, in some small way, make a difference in people’s lives.”
On Tuesday 25 June, Urunga Bowling Club presented Pink Silks Trust founder and chair Tanya Johnson OAM with a cheque for $1,500.
“It is so wonderful to be
COME one, come all to the Phoenix Winter Ball.
“Eat, drink, dance and be merry,” said Nambucca Valley Phoenix manager Alejandra.
“This is a night to shine, get your glam on and celebrate inclusivity!”
Nambucca Valley Phoenix, in collaboration with the Nambucca Heads RSL, are sponsoring this event to bring people of all abilities together for “a great night out”.
“Tickets are $50 which includes red carpet entry, canapes and dinner, DJ, photobooth and a few additional surprises to add to the entertainment!
“There will be raffles and door prizes and photographers will be there on the night to capture the special moments.”
Music and entertainment will be provided by DJ
Bisho, well known for his involvement in disco nights and musical bingo at clubs across the Nambucca Valley.
“Additionally, expect impromptu performances by Phoenix All Stars who have been getting a couple of acts ready for the night.”
If you need a dress or suit, there is an amazing selection available at the Nambucca Heads RSL reception area kindly donated from people all over the community.
“Any proceeds from the event will go to help keep Phoenix flying,” Alejandra said.
Nambucca Valley Phoenix is a community-owned and operated not-for-profit that’s been supporting people with lived experience of disability for over forty years.
For more information, please contact Nambucca Valley Phoenix on 6501 0021
supported by Urunga Bowling Club and all those involved in the charity day, helping us to meet the needs of local women and their families through a challenging time,”
Ms Johnson said.
“We are very grateful for the hard work involved in organising the Gala Day and for the amazing donation from Urunga Bowling Club,
or info@nvp.org.au. Book your tickets via www.nvp.org.au or Humanitix https://events.
humanitix.com/phoenixwinter-ball. Contact the organisers to book a table.
which will change lives.”
Pink Silks Trust is a local registered charity raising funds each year to assist women in the Coffs Coast community diagnosed with cancer, long term illness, traumatic illness and disabilities.
PST has raised $1.375m to date, now with 95 percent staying locally and $10,000 a year going to national research foundations.
“We aim to ensure every woman’s journey is made easier, and as a collective community force, we are making a significant difference in our community together,” said Ms Johnson.
the
Heads RSL Club.
q If you need a dress or suit, there is an amazing selection available at the Nambucca Heads RSL reception area kindly donated from people all over the community.
THE Nambucca Valley Arts Council and the Bellingen and Nambucca Rural Australians for Refugees will host a fundraising concert by the Academy Ensemble of the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium on Sunday 28 July.
The Academy is the premier chamber ensemble
from the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, featuring a select group of talented young adults on the cusp of their professional careers.
Under the direction of violinist Annabelle Swainston these players thrive with extra performance opportunities
and learning experiences – reaching audiences in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Coramba, Bellingen, Nambucca, Grafton and Port Macquarie.
The Academy are all members of the Regional Youth Orchestra (RYO), which takes the best orchestral players from
seventeen conservatoriums across regional NSW aged thirteen to 20.
They have played on the Sydney Opera House stage under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle and alongside members of the Australian World Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.
Celia Ramsay, the
President of the Nambucca Valley Arts Council, said, “The concert will not only raise much-needed funds for the Arts Council and the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown, it will also offer an afternoon of delightful classical music for the enjoyment of our community.”
Afternoon tea will be served at the end of the concert. Doors will open at 1:30pm with the concert starting at 2:00pm. Tickets are available from the Stringer Gallery, online from Humanitix, by phoning 6569 5419, or at the door.
The concert will take place in the main hall of the Community and Arts Centre in Nambucca Heads.
By David WIGLEY
BODHI Wratten and Cleo Poulava clinched the NSW State Championships last week at the Dapto Squash Centre, marking a significant achievement in their young sporting careers.
Bodhi dominated the under 11s, winning all of his four matches 3-0 in a convincing display of squash accuracy at such a young age.
Coffs Harbour Squash and Swim Centre coach Jemma Wratten was delighted with the outcome.
“Bodhi has been serving well and played solid squash the whole weekend, he’s really pleased,” said Jemma, Bodhi’s mother.
In the under 13s girls category, Cleo Poulava emerged victorious after a gruelling five-set match.
“Cleo’s match swung back and forth against Canberra’s Gizele Josifoski, with the score tied at 2-2 and the
match going to the wire.
“Cleo dug deep and came out strong in the fifth set to win 11-5,” explained the NSW Junior Coach.
A group of nine players from Coffs made the journey to Wollongong, all performing admirably.
“We drove down in the team mini-bus on Thursday so the players could get adequate practice and rest on Friday before the competition started on Saturday,” Jemma shared.
“Jayden Sparks continued his great form winning third place in the under 17 boys.
“Jayden has had a great season and recently won the men’s Thursday night competition at the squash club.”
It was a happy trio of Poulava sisters who enjoyed success at the competition.
“Cleo’s older sister EdenAlma Poulava defeated the top seed in the third place play-off for the under 17/19
girls and eldest sister Jada Poulava came seventh,” Jemma said.
“Jaida Wigley came from 2-0 down to win third place
in the under 13 girls and Seb Williams finished strongly winning his last match to finish seventh.
“Eleanor and Jillian Gibson travelled away for their first State Championship and took third and fifth place in the under 11 and under 13
Following the conclusion of the event there was more joy for the players.
“The State Championship is where selectors finalise the NSW State team to compete in the nationals championships in September which will be held in Sydney.
“We had six players selected to represent NSW; Cleo Poulava and Jillian
By David WIGLEY
THE Sydney Sixers return to their home away from home for the fifth time to face the Brisbane Heat in a blockbuster bash at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Friday, 3 January 2025.
Sydney Sixers
The carnival atmosphere of the Big Bash has become a permanent fixture on the Coffs Coast, with soldout, enthusiastic crowds embracing their adopted team.
The region will be treated to one of the biggest clashes
Brisbane Heat
of the summer, as the Sixers take on major rivals, the Heat, following the club’s loss to the same side in the BBL|13 Final at the Sydney Cricket Ground last season.
It was on the same day of the year, January 3, 2024, a capacity crowd of 10,372
enthusiastic supporters witnessed the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Despite the Sixers posting 8-141 from 20 overs, the age groups.”
“Coming from a regional area certainly has its logistical challenges but we've done everything to give the players an opportunity to shine,” concluded Jemma.
match concluded with a narrow three-run victory for the Brisbane Heat under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern system, reaching 4-104 in 14.3 overs after the game was
finally abandoned due to rain. Rain or shine, the boisterous crowd sang songs, cheered every wicket and boundary as Mexican waves rippled around the stadium.
By Aiden BURGESS
THE area’s best basketball teams have jockeyed for semi-final spots during the penultimate round of Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season.
Run It Back continued their undefeated season
in the Men’s A Grade competition, with a 44-36 win against All Washed Up!.
Sean Wiffen had a game high 18 points.
Tat One Team beat Men’s B Grade ladder leaders Thunderbirds 4031, Emanuel Nguyen and Nicholas Tobin both scoring 17 points.
White Chocolate maintained second spot on the ladder with a 47-36 win against Can’t Catch A Breath.
Joe Greer top scored for the winners with 24 points.
Bang Bros had a 72-48 win against Classy Courts, Tyrus Van Gaalen top scoring with 33 points.
Unstoppaballs were
also winners in Round 11 beating Sixteens 73-70, Jonah Mcnellee top scoring with 19 points.
The Bears beat Men’s C Grade ladder leaders Pineapple Express 42-37, Jack Squires top scoring with 19 points.
Mantas had a 71-44 win against Chiroraptors,
Michael Hampshire top scoring with 37 points.
Sky Hookers continued their undefeated season in the Women's Social Competition, winning their tenth straight game by beating the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women 2 team 63-23.
Jaskirit Khunkhun top
scored with 34 points.
Block It Like It’s Hot maintained second spot on the ladder with a 38-16 win against Jetty Jumpers.
Backcourt Babes beat Hilliars Roses 40-36, Sydney Stroud top scoring with 27 points. The Ring Ins beat Coffs Reo 42-18.
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL Panthers have prevailed in a one-point thriller against the South Grafton Rebels during Round 11 of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.
Panthers halfback Corey Willis slotted home the winning field goal for the vital 35-34 away win.
The narrow victory sees the Panthers move into second spot on the first-grade ladder.
Nambucca Roosters maintained their undefeated record with a dominant 4616 win at home against the Grafton Ghosts.
Macksville Sea Eagles gave their finals hopes a big boost with a 31-24 win at home against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Macksville Sea Eagles reserves continued their undefeated season, beating the Woolgoolga Seahorses 34-4.
Sawtell Panthers
consolidated their place in the top four with a 28-24 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Nambucca Roosters and Grafton Ghosts shared the points in a 12-12 draw.
Sawtell Panthers Women's Tackle team continued their unbeaten season, accounting for the South Grafton Rebels 30-10.
Macksville Sea Eagles had a 20-0 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses, and Nambucca Roosters had a
54-6 win against the Grafton Ghosts.
Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s regained top spot on the ladder with a 40-0 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.
South Grafton Rebels consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 28-12 win against the Sawtell Panthers.
Grafton Ghosts had a 2822 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues
this weekend with Round 12 matches.
Just three rounds remain before this season’s finals series.
Woolgoolga Seahorses welcome the Nambucca Roosters in the match of the round between first and third on the ladder.
Coffs Harbour Comets are at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles, and South Grafton Rebels host the Grafton Ghosts in their local derby.
Sawtell Panthers have the bye.
First grade ladder.
1.Nambucca Roosters. 22 points. 9 wins. 0 losses. 2 byes. 252 (points differential). 2.Sawtell Panthers. 14 points. 5 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. 1 bye. 63 p.d. 3.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 13 points. 4 wins. 4 losses. 2 byes. 3 p.d. 4.Grafton Ghosts. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 4 losses. 2 byes. -66 p.d. 5.Macksville Sea Eagles. 12 points. 5 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye. -87 p.d. 6.South Grafton Rebels. 6 points. 2 wins. 8 losses. 1 bye. -41 p.d. 7.Coffs Harbour Comets. 6 points. 2 wins. 7 losses. 1 bye. -124 p.d.
ON 29 June the Southern Cross University Marlins Rugby Union Club held their annual cultural and children’s day at Leisure Park, Coffs Harbour.
The day featured games from u14 boys and girls games right up to first grade, in which the Marlins defeated Grafton Redmen 24-21.
A Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony was performed by Troy ‘Robbo’ Robinson, while the kids from Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School performed a series of traditional dances.
The Marlins are one of the most culturally diverse
sporting clubs on the Mid North Coast with players from Fiji, Philippines, Italy, Tonga, New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Ireland, as well as their Indigenous Australian players.
“We are a diverse group of people who have come together with a common goal to play for each other and better ourselves through the great game of rugby union,” Club President Chris Rowthorne said.
“My personal highlight this year was seeing the next generation of kids who play Friday nights walking through the tunnel hand in hand with our first grade
players, who were wearing a specially designed jersey featuring art from local Indigenous artist Chris Gray with Robbo performing the smoking ceremony.”
In addition to cultural ceremonies there were activities for the children including face painting, running races and pass-theball contests.
The day was very well attended with over 750 people in attendance.
At the conclusion of the game a circle of all players from both Grafton and the Marlins celebrated the occasion with a traditional Fijian song.
By Aiden BURGESS
A GROUP of Coffs Coast drivers put their racing skills to the test during Round 3 of the Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club Coffs Coast Khanacross Series.
“Under a blue winter's sky on a drying surface, a good field of competitors participated in a safe fun event,” they said.
“The juniors possibly had the most fun on the day with
Round 3 was held over a big day of racing at Raleigh Motorsport Complex on Sunday, 14 July. A club spokesperson gave a recap of the big day of racing.
Kia Hancock winning the class, driving the club car.
“The Upcroft family had a strong showing with Liam and his sister Amelia battling it out to finish second and third in juniors with less than a second separating them over the course of the day.
“Dad Damien placed second outright, just behind
By Aiden BURGESS
HOCKEY Coffs Coast junior hockey umpires, Bodhi Fabian and Harper Dent, have been given the ultimate chance to showcase their skills after being selected to umpire at the 2024 National Primary School Hockey Championships in Cairns.
Their selection comes off the back of some stellar umpiring performances at the NSW Primary School State Championships earlier in the year.
President of Hockey Coffs Coast, Dean Herbert, was full of praise for the pair.
“Harper and Bodhi are two of only four umpires selected to represent NSW at the National Championships in Cairns,” he said.
“That’s an outstanding result and it reflects the hard work that these two athletes have put in over several seasons.”
Harper started umpiring at the Under 12 York Cup/Kim Small Shield in Tamworth in 2022.
Since that time, she’s umpired at representative tournaments, Junior State Championships and even senior women’s hockey at the association level.
Along the way, she has picked up the development umpire award at the Under 13 State Championships, female umpire of the tournament at the York Cup/Small Shield,
and umpired several State Championship finals.
It’s an impressive resume for someone who only started umpiring a couple of years ago.
Harper said she was shocked to learn she would be umpiring at the National Championships.
“I was a little shocked to hear my name called out at the State Championships,” Harper said.
“This will be my first National Championships and I’m really excited.
“I’ve had so much help from my family and our umpire coaches and I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”
Bodhi has followed a similar path rising quickly through the ranks at Hockey Coffs Coast, umpiring senior men’s hockey at a very young age.
He has picked up multiple development umpire awards, including umpire of the tournament at the York Cup and development umpire of the tournament at the Under 18 Girls State Championships.
Bodhi has also umpired semi-finals and finals across multiple age groups at the State Championship level.
He was looking forward to umpiring at such a top tournament.
“This is my first National Championships as well, and Cairns is such a cool place to visit,” Bodhi said.
“I can’t wait to get up
there and experience a really high-level tournament.”
Their selection to umpire at the National Championships caps off a fantastic turnaround in junior umpire development on the Coffs Coast.
The drive by Hockey Coffs Coast to recruit, train and retain junior umpires has paid dividends, with over 20 junior umpires registered and actively officiating in
local, regional, and state championship events.
“It wasn’t that long ago that our Saturday morning hockey was umpired by our parents or coaches,” Mr Herbert said.
“Now, we’re brimming with talent thanks to some eager kids and a really committed and helpful officiating group.”
Driven by Junior Umpire Coordinator, Emma
Brownlee, each junior umpire is assigned a coach or ‘mentor’ who guides them through the umpiring process.
The Umpire Coaches provide feedback on their performance and outline particular areas for improvement or development.
With that kind of support, it was only a matter of time before the talent coming
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns women have made a triumphant homecoming, winning the first representative game they have played on their home court since the opening round of the season in April.
The Suns women had a 62-47 win against the Port Macquarie Dolphins at Sportz Central last weekend, in the latest round of the Basketball NSW Waratah League season.
Jordon Woods top scored for the Suns with 16 points. With the semi-finals
getting underway in late August, the Suns women currently sit in third spot on the ladder with eight wins from eleven games.
The Suns women hit the road this weekend for a doubleheader in Sydney, where they take on the
Murrumbidgee Mavericks on Saturday afternoon, and the Newcastle Falcons on Sunday morning at Minto Indoor Sports Centre.
The Suns women’s next home game is on Saturday, 3 August when they play host to the Tamworth Thunderbolts
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Breakers have shown their premiership credentials crushing the Grafton Tigers 23.16 (154) to 5.2 (32), during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.
The Breakers recorded their eighth win of the season in dominant style, jumping out to a 43-point lead at quarter time and extending it to 68-points at the main break in Grafton.
Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt had a great game, kicking
ten goals for the Breakers.
The Breakers reserves won their ninth game from ten matches this season, beating the Tigers 15.7 (97) to 6.2 (38).
Breakers women continued their magnificent undefeated season,
smashing the Tigers 14.16 (100) to 1.0 (6) for their eleventh straight win.
Port Macquarie Magpies Under 18s beat ladder leaders Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley 11.12 (78) to 7.8 (50) in Woolgoolga.
Magpies women had
at Sportz Central. The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men were also in action last weekend at Sportz Central.
The Suns men went down 92-76 to the Hawkesbury Jets, Jake McMillan continuing his stellar season with 34 points.
a 4.5 (29) to 3.0 (18) win against Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley forfeited the seniors and reserves.
AFL North Coast’s season continues this weekend with catch up games in Sawtell and Port Macquarie.
Sawtell/Toormina
through was recognised. In further good news for the association, NSW Umpire Manager (and Olympic umpire in waiting) Zeke Newman hosted an online workshop for Hockey Coffs Coast.
In that session Zeke shared his insights on rule interpretations, trends and what it’s like to officiate in international matches.
The Suns travel to Newcastle this weekend to take on the Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, before backing up on Sunday to face the Maitland Mustangs in Maitland. Their final game of the season is on Saturday, 3 August, when they are at home to the Hills Hornets at Sportz Central.
Saints play their first game in three weeks when they welcome Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley to Richardson Park.
Top spot will be on the line when the Coffs Harbour Breakers travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies in their top of the table clash.
By Aiden BURGESS
SCU Marlins have earnt all-important bragging rights after a 43-35 win in their local derby against the Coffs Harbour Snappers during Round 12 of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
The Marlins won the overall season series with the Snappers too, with the victory their second of three meetings this season, claiming this year’s Des Hoy Cup.
Marlins player-coach AJ Gilbert was happy to once again claim the cup.
“It’s locked away for another year so I'm very happy about that,” he said.
“We leaked a few more points than what we wanted and we bombed three to four opportunities, but still happy overall with the win.”
Coffs Harbour Snappers women won their fifth straight game, dominant in a 53-5 win against the Marlins.
Coffs Harbour Snappers Under 18s were
By Aiden BURGESS
AUSTRALIA’S best junior rugby league talent have played off for Australian championships during a big week of footy in Coffs Harbour.
The 2024 Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships 16-18s Boys and Girls were held last week at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
NSW Combined Catholic Colleges won the Under
18s Boys Championship, beating NSW Combined High Schools 40-12 in the Championship final.
Queensland Representative School Sport won the Under 18s Girls Championship, triumphing 16-0 against NSW Combined High Schools in the Championship final.
Both the boys and girls winners went through their respective Australian Championships undefeated.
New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges President, Tim
White, highlighted how the boys team was able to win another Australian Championship.
“We went through undefeated, and it’s the second year in a row we have won it,” he said.
“I think the main reason was we had lots of players backing up from the year before.
“It was a good mix of players from schools across the state, about half country and half from the city.” Coffs Harbour’s hosting capabilities left a good impression on White.
“It was great, and we are back next year and would love to come back every year to Coffs,” he said.
“Coffs is set up nicely to host major sporting events.”
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MNC Cross Country
By Peter BERRINGTON
14 JULY 2024 at Mullawarra RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Dylan Hannaford 9:29, 1; Hugh Morgan 9:37, 2; Mark Bennington 9:57, 3; Edison Happ 10:02, 4; Lachlan Herbert 10:29, 5; Matthew McAleer 10:39, 6; Lennox Bennington 11:02, 7; Bryson Kelly 11:23, 8; Reuben Wong 11:27, 9; Christian Petersen 11:36, 10; Ben Ewart 11:48, 11; Zack Mirfin 11:50, 12; Astin Nuttall 12:36, 13; Drew Herbert 12:42, 14; Matt Herbert 12:42, 15; Ned
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
FRIDAY, 12th July, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
Reece Baker d David Cini 3/2, Will Fang d Colin Deng 3/0, Gerard Martin d Ray Pyne 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Paul Hendriks 3/2.
Division 1
Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Will Fang d Gerard Martin 3/2, Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Reece Baker d Will Fang 3/0. WINNER: Reece Baker from Will Fang.
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 8/7/24
C Price, L Kratz, C Christian DEF G Davidson, P Day, R Poyntz
J Poyntz, J Cherne, H Slater DEF G Nicholls, S Kennedy, K Taylor
K Mason, N Elford, G Hampson DEF J Chapman, R Hampson, I Price
L Read, D Garth, DEF K Wilson, B Kennedy
N Beeliz, D Tree DEF A Day, K Garth
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls 9/7/24
Triples; R Lucas, J Cherne, C Weir DEF H Dodd, M McDonald A Day, Pairs; S Kennedy, T Goninan, Def H Muir, N Elford
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club
By Bruce WORBOYS
WATSONS Caravans Mixed Pairs
9 – 10 July 2024
36 teams contested the Watsons Caravans Mixed Pairs last week. Thanks to our sponsors Watsons Caravans, great supporters of Park Beach Bowls. Overall Placings
1. S Prior
2. P Jopson
3. M Parry
4. P Jarman
Bonville Creek Kayak Club
By Kenneth BUCKLEY
ROY Doutreband has returned to racing and has been the most successful pointscorer. He has surpassed the recent efforts of Trevor Saunders and Jon Harris. Long Race 29thJune
Roy Doutreband 50:59, Peter McDonald/Ros Bayliss +1:29, Jon Harris +1:29, Rob Fahey +1:55, Daniel Jenkin +2:05, Mark Aujard +3:12, Ben Hutchinson +3:18, Norm
Dobner 12:54, 16; Thomas Feain
12:56, 17; Chris Hamilton 13:15, 18; Darcy Kelly 13:26, 19; Caden Dobner 14:09, 20; Murray Stuart 14:54, 21; Matt Evans 15:05, 22; Iggi Nuttall 15:08, 23; Harvey Griffin 15:12, 24; Andrew Wong 15:25, 25; Oaklei Nuttall 17:14, 26; Max Kelly 18:11, 27; Archie Feain 19:00, 28; Peter Feain 19:01, 29; Jeff White 23:33, 30.
RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Ava Hunter 9:59, 1; Sarah Morgan 10:09, 2; Harper Nightingale 10:34, 3; Summer Bates 11:16, 4; Skyla Petersen 11:31, 5; Lara Hannaford 11:39, 6; Amy Hannaford 11:51,
Division 2
Paul Hendriks d David Cini 3/2, Ray Pyne d Colin Deng 3/0, Colin Deng d David Cini 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Ray Pyne 3/2.
WINNER: Paul Hendriks from Ray Pyne.
Group B (Division 3 & 4)
George Ruaporo d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Bo Zhang d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Ann Joy d King McKie 3/2, Tim Garrad d Terry Baker 3/1
Division 3
Tim Garrad d George Ruaporo 3/1, Bo Zhang d Ann Joy 3/0, George Ruaporo d Ann Joy 3/0, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/0. WINNER: Bo Zhang from Tim
Pairs; C Pickard, D Tree DEF J Poyntz, D Garth
Sawtell 2024 Women’s Consistency Rounds / This event was played over the past few weeks which saw great bowling by all players who participated; The Final Round was played on Tuesday 11 July between Tracey Karam and Elaine Tindall; Congratulations Tracey Def Elaine 150 to130 ; A great game of Bowls by both ladies:
WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 10/7/24
T Lavelle, A Baker, B Blight, DEF R Smithers. S Shaw, J Rice
P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows
DEF H Slater, D Anderson, A Berry
B Newling, G Campbell, K Garth
DEF C Attard, I Muller, L Zecchinati
A Vivian, Eiberger, M Aujard
DEF M Cutts, R Poyntz, J Murtas
5. M Parker
6. J Thorn
7. S Dodd
8. D Lindner
9. W Parks
10. W Murray
Mens Triples/Fours Thursday 11 July 2014
T Monk, G Brewis, A McKee, D Wilson d P Menmet, P North, P Booth, J Dunn 25 – 12
K Williams, T McLean, R Alford, L Hogan d R Orton, T Launchbury, B Smith, C Holland 25 – 11
B Dean, R Host, J Bishop d N Spies, J Groat, K Morrison 25 – 11
Jeff +3:50. Laps Race 6th July
Mark Aujard 31:52, Peter McDonald/Ros Bayliss +0:26, Jon Harris +0:26, Ben Hutchinson +0:58, Rob Fahey +1:32, Norm jeff +1:39, Tadi Janus +2:22. Ken Buckley
publicity officer
0419987385
Race on Bonville on 13th July
Roy Doutreband 35:51, John Willoughby +0:49, Norm Jeff +1:02, Rob Fahey +1:05, Jon Harris +1:12, Trevor Saunders +1:30, Phil Jenkin
+2:04, Mike Mackney +2:50, Brian Leiper +3:27, Tadi Janus +5:24.
7; Sierra White 12:10, 8; Anika Bates 12:20, 9; Felicity Bates 12:21, 10; Nicole Feain 12:57, 11; Sara Bergen 13:07, 12; Sophie Van Hoeck 13:17, 13; Tegan Van Hoeck 13:19, 14; Kathy Robson 13:27, 15; Evie Hunter 14:04, 16; Iris Greenwood 14:17, 17; Barbara Ewart 14:20, 18; Sara Evans 15:03, 19; Violet Wong 15:24, 20; Vicky McClure 15:25, 21; Rhea Nuttall 16:35, 22; Nikki Greenwood 16:36, 23; Willow Nuttall 17:16, 24; Stella Hood 18:47, 25; Isla Kelly 18:50, 26; Lucy Hood 19:38, 27; Kristie Hood 19:39, 28.
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle
Garrad.
Division 4
Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/1, King McKie d Lulu Zhang 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Terry Baker 3/2, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/0. WINNER: King McKie from Sharee Templeton. Division 5
Adam Hines d Patrick Howard 3/1, David McGrath d Ryland
McDonough 3/1, Patrick Howard d Ryland McDonough 3/0, David McGrath d Adam Hines 3/0, Adam Hines d Ryland McDonough 3/1, David McGrath d Patrick Howard 3/0. WINNER: David McGrath from Adam Hines.
P Bird, L Preston, N Lamond DEF N Kotrozos, J Oats, R Morris
P Weir, R Williams, B Fitzpatrick DEF L Wood, J Townsend, W Vaughn
T Brooks, R Cridge, G Denniss DEF N McClelland, J Richardson, J Urge
G Nichols, I Price, A Wagstaff DEF C Christian, P Covington, D Wheeler
G Dorrington, G Walsh DEF B Pemberton, M Jenkins
D Frost, G Fisher, P Warby DEF J Chapman, G Hampson, A Sorbello
P Paunovic, Sharman, R Rolinson DEF G Hitchen, R McLennan, S Wilkinson
THURSDAY 11/7/24
66 Players participated in the “Sawtell -Un Real Estate “Ladies Triple Carnival/ A Big Thanks to
K Crooks, S Bailey, D Lindner d P Woodsell, P Toy, L Morris 17 – 14
Team Hodge d C weatherall, D Valentine, T Erskin 30 – 14
D Catlin, R Aitken, B Garner d G Watts, R Sherrin, J Long 17 – 8
G Williams, R Beaumont, G Hinsley d J McLeod, G Wallace, P Newman 19 – 10
D Barrett, R Kelly, L Boekeman d J Eding, G Colman, M Moppett 26 – 13
J Lowndes, G Spies, C Hansen, P Wirth d G Brady, H Major, B Worboys 22 – 18
M Berube, D Francis, B Jones d A Dorrington, D Hull, R Shephard
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
By Steve ROBINSON
14 JULY 2024
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 14 July 2024 at Nambucca Heads, single stableford.
The Winner: Casey Pilon (36)
Runner Up: Peter Hill (29 c/b)
Ball Winners: Jose Caravante (29), Dave Curtis (29), Rick Paxton (28), Carmel Hill (28), Mark Heelis (28), Warwick Wallace (27), Steve Robinson (27), Terry Stephens (27), Troy Henderson (26) & Catherine
McIntosh 18:05, 1; Kweller Happ 21:52, 2; James Karrasch 22:12, 3; Dylan Hannaford 22:36, 4; Ned Griffin 22:48, 5; Peter Hood 22:58, 6; Matt Evans 23:14, 7; Kyle Bates 23:28, 8; Alex Greenwood 23:38, 9; James Counter 24:42, 10; Eric Greenwood 26:08, 11; Ben Happ 26:29, 12; Kieren Ward 26:41, 13; Astin Nuttall 35:20, 14; Tim Karrasch 40:21, 15; Zack Mirfin 42:48, 16; Matthew McAleer 45:11, 17; Steve Thompson 47:46, 18.
RESULTS: 5km (Female)Corrine Happ 23:34, 1; Sarah Morgan 25:03, 2; Lara Karrasch 27:51, 3; Willow Nuttall 27:59, 4;
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets
By Vicki SILVER
43 MEMBERS and visitors played a 9 hole single stableford resulting as follows: Gents
Noel Frame 19
David Turnbull 18
Jeff Howlett 17 c/b
Robert Standing 17
Ball Comp: Stuart Malouf 16 c/b
James McIntosh 16 John Wilgress 15 c/b
Ladies
our wonderful sponsor Chris Hines who always supports this great event. The organisers and willing helpers did a marvellous job to ensure that this carnival was a great success, with a great morning of Bowls followed by a lovely Lunch 1st A Worboys, L McLeod, S Wills 2nd M Parker, J Notley,R Harris 3rd C Dodds, L Tarrant, H Hoffman 4th K Lewis, L Wheeler, M Sharman Encouragement Award –H Muir, N Feltrin, D Ide FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 12/7/24
G Hampson, N Elford, Ken Taylor DEF C Attard, B Cranley, I Muller
R Poyntz, D Garth, K Garth DEF M Cutts, L Zecchinati, W Meadows J Flynn, W Sharkey, S Flynn DEF
19 – 16
J Robinson, W Grimshaw, R Douglas d D Burridge, T Wisely, M McCabe 24 – 10
A McInerney, B Moore, S Hollis d C Brian, R Harris, C Jones 18 – 13
Mixed Pairs Saturday 13 July 2024
G Williams, R Oakley d C Price, I Price 25 – 18
J Dunn, K Morrison d B Smith, L Hogan 26 – 7
R McWha, D Lindner d K Olgovie, P Mehmet 17 – 6
G Duffy, R Holloway d M Benham, R Harris 25 – 14
G Flynn, J Flynn d V Valentine,
Robinson (26)
NTP’s: Carmel Hill, Matt Smith, Troy Henderson & Peter Hill
Chip In’s: Casey Pilon, Troy Henderson, Sam Brazel, Jose Caravante, Rick Paxton & Steve Robinson
Next Game is on Sunday 21 July 2024 at Sawtell, final round of Club Championships.
Harbour Golf Club Ladies
By Vicky HUNTER
Kristie Hood 28:33, 5; Stacy Wong 29:10, 6; Kathy Robson 30:45, 7; Lisa Jenyns 30:58, 8; Melanie Upfield 39:43, 9; Lisa Mirfin 42:48, 10; Susan Claughton 45:11, 11. RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Chris Giffin 39:51, 1; Paul Woodhouse 42:11, 2; Nick Murray 42:39, 3; Chris Hamilton 44:41, 4; Bruce Meder 48:22, 5; Brad Simmons 52:22, 6; Gordon Abbott 1:06:10, 7. RESULTS: 10km (Female)Nicole Feain 39:15, 1; Janelle Giffin 58:54, 2; Janie Mahoney 1:03:18, 3. Next week the runs start at Williams Road Picnic Area, Bongil Bongil National Park.
Carol Hughes 20
Bev Miles 19
Frances Gaunt 18 c/b
Jo Corrigan 18
Ball Comp:
Jenny Malouf 17
Maria Lindsay 16c/b
Vicki Silver 16
Nearest the Pins:
12th Hole Bev Miles & John Miles
15th Hole Margie Horne & Noel
Frame
Next week is a single stableford followed by a four person Team Event on 29th July.
Remember there is NO play on Monday 5th August.
K English, H Muir, C Hill P Paunovic, M Sharpe DEF J Chapman, P Roach
N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF Urge, T Karam, G Denniss
K Lewis, G Campbell, B Fitzpatrick DEF K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry
N Stahlhut, D Oakley, H Slater DEF P Bird, G Oakley, J Richardson
D Frost, G Fisher, L Preston DEF B Peel, G Peel, P Covington
L Woods, S Brandenburg, G Hobson DEF S Mason, C Weir, D Tree
T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor DEF W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff
P Weir, N Lamond, B Blight DEF T Lavell, P Day, E Nicolaou
K Mason, P Eiberger DEF B Goodall, B Hamilton
D Valentine 23 – 17
N Dean, R Lane d R Aitken, B Johns 25 – 11
C Penell, B Penell drew D Burridge, M McCabe 17 – 17
M Berube, P Rambow d G Thompson, A Thompson 17 – 12
A Worboys, L McLeod d B Martin, R Douglas 20 – 12 Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.
WEDNESDAY 10 thJuly 18 Hole
Single Stableford 42 starters First- Lyndsay Smith(38), 2) Bev Smith(36CB) 3) Wendy Johnstone(36) NTP’s- 12th HoleJudi Isles, Ying Pfeifer 15th HoleCarrie Fagan, Michelle Palmer,Lea Smith 22nd Hole- Trish Nance, Maureen Warnock, 26th HoleDallas Lamb, Heather Watkins –4BBB 43 Starters Saturday 13th July 1) Tracey Foster & Carrie Fagan (42CB) 2) Dot Trevaskis & Judy Everitt (42 CB) NTP’s- 3 rd HoleTrish Lemin 6 th Hole- Carrie Fagan 12th Hole Tracey Foster 15th HoleBronwyn Morgan
Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results
By Glenn LANE
SUNDAY Social Bowls 7 - 7 - 24
W Gavenlock and R Ryan
defeated Punkin and G Cunningham 15 - 14
D Hodge and G McInerney
defeated J Burgess and M Hines 26 - 13
K Costelloe and C Boyden
defeated M Lampert and P Cuttriss 15 - 13
N Wishart and Neil Talbot
defeated K Coombes and N Campbell 14 - 10
J Lynn and R Villain defeated C Ryan and S Wall 19 - 11
P Diamond, G Shephard and S Bailey defeated I Coultman, B Pendred and I Hounslow 7 - 6
Tuesday Social Bowls 9 - 7 - 24
M Hopes and J Wilcox defeated Ashley Connoley and Karen Jordan 27 - 11
S Bailey and R Bennell defeated Greg Shephard and Nugget Campbell 28 - 8
J Hurrell and T Allen defeated J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo 18 - 14
W Gavenlock and G McInerney defeated N Wood and D Wesney
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
JULY 10 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 15 participants.
Master Grade: Joel Walker 93.4, A Grade: Matt Walsh 88.5, Geoff Slattery 83.1, Johan Greyling 79.6, Phillip Payne 70.1, B Grade: Max Archer 90.2, Mark Pelmore 82.1, Sarah Jones 79.4, Leo Lawlor 75.4,
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 15th July 29 starters
Winner Roy Spencer 28
R/U Ray Willing 29
2nd. R/U Greg Heidke
NTP 4th Bill Mc Alister Di Richards
NTP 7th. Pete Smart Sue Kempnich
NTP 9th. Bill & Di again
Putting Ray Willing 15
c/b
NAGA Laura Armstrong
23 - 19
R Ryan and G Cunningham defeated Lyn Anderson and John Anderson 37 - 4
C Boyden and B Merchant defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 34 - 14
G Lane and M Hodge defeated Neil Talbot and K Stirling 32 - 7
Di Washfold and I Cork defeated J Weston and T McKenzie 23 - 17
M Lampert and C Latham
defeated J Carroll and L Carroll 28 - 18
Dee Chandler and Peter Cuttriss
defeated A Wroe and P Wroe 2814
1st Rink J Hurrell and T Allen
2nd Rink G Cunningham and R Ryan
3rd Rink G Lane and M Hodge
4th Rink W Gavenlock and G McInerney
5th Rink Di Washfold and I Cork
No Jackpot
Woopi Wanderers
Wednesday 10 - 7 - 24
A Connoley, J Martin and R Hack defeated I Houston, H Jenson and G Burgess 29 - 5
K Ryan, J Taylor and G Lane
defeated K Dunstone, P Stirling and B Rennie 22 - 11
J Lynn, A Wicken and P Hatton
C Grade: Carl P 83.4, Danny W 72.2, Matt Miller 56.0, Jeffrey W 52.0, Member-920 34.1, Austin Atkinson 21.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 12 participants. Johan Greyling 198.11, Jeffrey W 195.10, Member-677 195.8, Jake Buckley 193.8, Kathy Atkinson 191.6, Carl P 191.4, Mark Pelmore 188.2, Austin Atkinson 186.3, Matt Miller 186.3, Leo Lawlor 185.3, Danny W 183.5, Member-920 114.0
49
Frog Col Wade 23
The official temperature was 2.4 but felt like -5 at 7 am hit off. Greg Heidke carded the only birdie on the 7th. The almost a hole in one caused some lively debate but when the proposer wouldn’t get on the soapbox, it died a natural death.
Next complaint was Gary who got 10 in the bin for an animated demand to know who stole the blue NTP marker. The complaints dept. then closed down. Xmas in July has now been moved to Xmas in August (12th.)
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40
half with their relentless pressure culminating in an own goal by the Raiders, effectively securing the 2-0 win. With this triumph, Northern Storm now have 28 points, creating a seven-point cushion over third-placed Sawtell who lost 3-0 to league leaders Woolgoolga Wolves. The Wolves have amassed an impressive 42 points from 16 matches, maintaining a 14-point lead over Northern Storm,
defeated Punkin, S Wall and I Carruthers 21 - 16
Chloe Zelvis, K Coombes and K Costelloe defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead 21 - 11
P Jones, B Pendred and M Lampert defeated T Collins, J Whalen and I Cork 26 - 14
Bear, R Pilon and D Mason
defeated P Diamond, J Paterno and D Wesney 20 - 17
1st Rink K Ryan, J Taylor and G Lane
2nd Rink J Lynn, A Wicken and P Hatton
Lucky Loser I Houston, H Jenson and G Burgess
No Jackpot
Friday Social Bowls 12 - 7 - 24
Lyn Anderson and John Anderson defeated D Chandler and S Bailey 32 - 14
Jackie McKellar and Les Carroll
defeated K Costelloe and Chloe Zelvis 25 - 10
Gary Inglis, Scott Wall and M Kearns defeated Chris Fravelle, Jason Marshall and Zoe Ferrington 27 - 9
F Cacciattolo and Nugget
Campbell defeated Dawn Jensen and Howard Jensen 21 - 20
J Gibbins and P Murphy defeated Jo Burgess and Greg
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
9/7 STABLEFORD Front x 2 Allan Robertson 36, Anthony Zullo 35c/b. Balls to 35c/b 10/7 Stableford x 2 Elaine Everitt 29, Georgia Perkins 28c/b. Balls to 27 11/7 Play 9 William Trice18c/b, Wayne Edwards 18c/b. Balls to 17
SSAA Benchrest Results
By Rodney MADELEY
DAIRYVILLE range. Event was 100yds Centrefire Group. Michael Thompson .1774, sg .142.
Alistair McMillan ,2420, sg .112. Gary Hunt .2756, sg .152. Ian Thompson .2966, sg .190. Rob Hamilton .4124, sg .327. Wayne Munro .4324, sg .281.
Hunting rifle: Ken McGuire
Sawtell Bowling Womens Consistency Rounds
By Geoff HAMPSON
who still have a game in hand. In the Women’s Premier League, the Urunga Raiders chalked up their ninth successive win, defeating Orara Valley Dingoes 8-0. The Woolgoolga Wildcats maintained their grip on third place and a berth in the finals with a convincing 4-0 win over Sawtell.
Burgess 20 - 12
N Wood and M Brookes
defeated I Coltman and P Cutriss 18 - 17
H Schutz and R Bennell
defeated M Lampert and M Hodge 24 - 8
K Coombes and K Stirling
defeated D Hodge and G McInerney 24 - 17
Barry Rennie and M Hines
defeated Greg Shephard and Neil Talbot 21 - 11
J Paterno and D Wesney
defeated J Hinchley and Di Washfold 14 - 13
J Taylor and G Lane defeated Ian Hounslow and Elaine Pearce 27 - 12
R Gurber and B Merchant defeated W Gavenlock and G Cunningham 22 - 6
J Hurrell and H Katala defeated A Wroe and C Boyden 23 - 14
Kevin Shuttleworth and T Allen defeated J Lynn and M Hopes 36 - 7
1st Rink N Wood and M Brookes
2nd Rink Jackie McKellar and Les Carroll
3rd Rink J Gibbins and P Murphy
4th J Hurrell and H Katala
5th K Coombes and K Stirling 6th J Taylor and G Lane
No Jackpot
12/7 Medley Stableford
Anthony Rapley 35, Ball to33c/b 13/7 Medley Stableford Anthony Rapley 39, David Jackson 38c/b, Benjamin Foy 38, Kelcie Davis 36c/b, Daniel Pritchard 36c/b, Stephen Dawson 36. Balls to 32c/b. NTP 7 A: Ashley Muir (pro pin), B: Michael Griffith, C: Bob Everitt. Eagle on 4 Kelcie Davis 14/7 Medley Stableford Front 2 ‘Georgia Perkins 40, Allan Robertson 36. Balls to 31c/b
1.4766, sg 1.253.
Event was rimfire 50m Group.
Greg Sutherland .468, sg .159. Alistair McMillan .780, sg .241.
Rod Madeley .826, sg .280. Hunting rifle: Brett Ewington 1.280, sg .420.
Event was 200yds Centrefire Group.
Ray Beavis .2726, sg .284.
Rob Hamilton .3234, sg .537. Peter Fleming .4179, sg .595.
Gary Hunt .4293, sg .641. Ian Thompson .5300, sg .553. Peter McGrath 1.770, sg .505.
q Northern Storm (white) defeated Urunga 2-0 in the NCF Men’s Premier League.
THIS Event was played over the past few weeks which saw
great bowling by all players who participated, The Final round was played on Tuesday 11 July between Tracey Karam and Elaine Tindall; Congratulations to Tracey Def Elaine 150/130; A Great game of Bowls by both ladies.
q Tracey Karam and Elaine Tindall.
Ladies
Jean Beby 32
Men
Paul Bennett 28, Jack Odendaal 29
13th July 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving son of Richard & Rachel (both dec’d). Dear son-in-law of Sophie (dec’d). Loving husband of Beryl for 69 years. Dearest dad and father-in-law of Donna & Bruce (dec’d) Margaret, Kaya, Shane, and Dean & Carolyn. Loving pop of Shannon, Jye & Belinda, Kyle & Deneah, Mayona, Kauri, Elwyn, Lachlan, Cameron and Damien & Courtney. Great-pop of Jordan, Emily and Sophie. Caring brother and brother-in-law of Bob & Cookie (both dec’d) and Lorraine. Dear cousin and friend of Alan Maloney. Richard will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.
Aged 90 Years Gone Fishing
As per Richard’s wishes a private Cremation was held at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Bellingen and Coffs Harbour Hospital staff, ambulance, police and Keith Logue & Sons.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Frederick (Fred) James Cox
11th July 2024
Passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Aged Care, Coffs Harbour. Loved brother of Joan (dec), Betty, Valerie (dec), Margaret, Chloe and Kathleen. Sadly missed by all the family.
Aged 72 Years At Peace
As per Fred’s wishes, he was privately interred at Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Gregory Felix ‘Greg’
11th July 2024, at St Joseph’s Aged Care, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Leslie. Loving father and father-in-law of Keryl & Alan Michener, John & Cheryl, Kathy, David (dec’d) & Janet and Chris. Cherished grandfather of Kaya, Lauren, Hayley, Kathleen, Shani, Nick, Michael, Daniel, Laurence, Declan, Max, Brett, Andrew and Mizpah. Adored great-grandfather of their children. Dear brother-in-law and fond uncle of his nieces and nephews.
Aged 95 Years Rest In Peace
Greg’s Requiem Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 18th July 2024, followed by a private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Greg’s Requiem Mass was live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
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Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
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15th July 2024, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved wife of Bruce (dec’d). Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jim & Karen and Terry & Glenn. Loving Omar of Laurie & Tianah, Nathan and Shaylee. Cheryl will be sadly missed by her dog Maggie-May and all of her extended family and friends.
Aged 74 Years
Deeply missed - At peace
Cheryl was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
30th June 2024, passed away unexpectedly in Western Australia, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Dearly loved son of David & Sarah Churchyard. Cherished brother of Leona and Cass and brother-in-law of Mat and Bianca. Adored uncle of Savannah. A true gentleman and mate, loved deeply by his family and friends.
Aged 36 Years
Forever Young And In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Glynn’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 26th July 2024 commencing at 1.00 pm.
Glynn’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Graham Thomas Dorrington
14th July 2024
Passed away suddenly at home. Much loved husband of Claire (dec). Loving father to Donna and Deb, father-in-law to Steve and Neil. Cherished grandfather to Beth and Eden. Beloved brother and brother-in-law to Don and Margaret, Robyn and Chris and Wayne (dec) and Belinda. Sadly missed by friends and extended family.
Aged 75 Years
At peace with Claire and Toby and forever in our hearts.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Graham’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road Karangi. Those who cannot attend are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Valda Grace ‘Val’
14th July 2024, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Boambee East, formerly of Tumbarumba. Much loved wife of Barry (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Garry, Warren & Helen and Trevor & Donna. Adored nan and ‘Nanny Val’ of their families. Dear sister and sister-in-law.
Aged 87 Years
Resting In Peace
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Val’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 19th July 2024 commencing at 1.00 pm.
Val’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
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John Stephen
12th July 2024, passed suddenly at Woolgoolga Headland, walking his best mate ‘buddy’, late of Woolgoolga. Beloved husband of Bronwyn. Cherished father and father-in-law of Johnny & Danni. Adored poppy of Rosemary and Charlotte. Much loved brother of David and uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Aged 70 Years
“Awaiting The Paradise”
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John’s Memorial Service to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1374 Solitary Islands Way, Sandy Beach on Saturday 27th July 2024 commencing at 11.00 am.
As per John’s wishes a private burial was held at Woolgoolga Lawn Cemetery, Woolgoolga.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW
Accred No 12033-01
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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
FISH tank, 2.15m x 0.7 x 0.7m with stand and all marine access. $700 0438 561 169
FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943 F080324
HOOVER EVC500 Evaporative Cooler, new from Bunnings $299, still in box. $80. 0434212460
, Ladies Brown, suede leather Size 10, zip front, no marks $45. 0407654879
KAYAK, light weight & fast. Green Ant 580mm W x 4.570 m L fibreglass has extras Exc cond. $790 0439 740 453
K-CARE wheel chair commode can also be used as a shower chair max user weight 200kg $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119
MUSO Stomp Box SK inc cable, pick up & battery. $99 0407654879 F151223
NORDIC track exercise bike fully featured console $350. 0417 481 120 Re020623
SPEED music albums
7 + others, country & popular hits. $50 0407 654 879
ladder, extra strong, exc cond with 2
DOG Alsatian Pottery Large Jemma No. 462 from 1960's - no clock $90. 0407 654 879
LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123
LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119
OTTOMAN padded with 2 storage drawers $30. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F020224
90mm square $1 each. 0467 640 964
PIANO, recently recond 112cm H, $1,750 inc stool. 0402 264 715 Re311224
RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 16cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119
RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456 F080324
WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966 Re190424
LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688
SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337
STORAGE cupboards complete with shelves and coat storage space (1) 0.9m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. 2 doors. 2nd unit 1.2m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. Fair cond. $100 for the two. Photos available 0415 669 378
TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921
For Sale Motors
BLUEFIN 4.75m ,comes with safety gear, marine radio, sounder & epirb 70HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard motor, all in GC $13,000 ono. 6649 1472 W88189. ADF620N e260724
TV, Bauhn, 30cm x 55cm. $20. Ph 0499 592 475
TV hearing aid ear phones, Digitech, in box Rechargeable. $100 0407 654 879
TWO D/B cream satin edged tufted blankets as new, $30 each Ksingle bamboo/cotton blanket never used $60 66515758 after 5pm
$75 - $90 6652 3791
2012 Evernew E900 21’. Fully serviced, new tyres. Queen size bed, ensuite, washing machine, full sized fridge, microwave, elect, gas, battery, twin solar panels. Air con and diesel heater. Sat dish and water tanks. Stone guard. Reg til June 2025. Y-07503 Exc cond. Extras inc $41,000 ono Ph 0412 628 186
BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style
$15. 0419 166 688
kennel, GC, nicely painted,
DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605
& landing. 0415 981 605 F190724 GARDEN gates Wooden, well made 870 W x 750 H, exc cond $70. 0415 981 605
HEATER, 80cm x 55cm on 2 wheels. Rio Dimplex, economical $30. 0499 592 475 F190424
HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688
LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123
LEATHER cloggs for children saddle, VGC $40. 0419 166 688 BACKPACK
SAMSUNG S9FE 128G tablet, brand new still in box, never used have pics $300. 0487 523 410 e190724 LEATHER lounge 3 x 1 + 2 x 1, 2 timber outdoor settings & 2 budgies in large cage. 0407 580 436
WALKER, wide seat double wheels at front adjustable height. $50 0407 654 879
11/2015 JH Holden Cruze Equipe Sedan Series II, 95,300 klms VGC & maintained service history/books 16/12/24 rego. Very good car. $7,950 CF95VX. 0419 344 910 2013 Honda Civic Hatch - 6 speed manual in exc cond service manuals and 2 keys - economical & safe 167,000 kms. Perfect first car and nothing to spend 6 months rego. CNX35G. $8,990
SHEET Music, piano/ guitar, artists from 50's - 80's, 90+ pieces $60 0407 654 879 F160224
. Farm Southern Cross 4 ft
Walker, 4 wheel, brand new $100. 0428 537 153 NYLEX hose stand with tool holder, as new cond. $20. 0415 981 605
MENS PU Leather cross body shoulder bag, 20cm x 16cm x 8cm New. $30 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F240524
WHEELCHAIR in good cond. $100. 0428367133
SUZUKI SX4 Adventure 2011 auto 135,000klms 12 months regoCP69XD. Coffs Harbour $11,500. 6651 5565
JAYCO Cross Trail, as new, twin bunks, ramps tie downs for quad bike or Harley, TV, radio, 80L water tank, annex, 2 spare wheels. $24,000 TS03JF. 0438 758 644 no text, phone calls between 4-6pm. Coffs
MILLARD Horizon 2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040
WASHING machine Bosch, 7.5kg, front loader, ex cond. $325 F120724 GET ready for loving Summer. Jayco Lark 2023 Bush Pack features roof rack, outdoor shower, solar panel and battery, exterior gas bayonet fitting, Fiamma awning with sunscreen gas hot water, interior & exterior sound system Extras inc wheel lock camper trailer cover, TV stand, microwave, QB mattress topper, Porta Potti with tent. Rego May 2025. TS42YU.
SATURDAY
ABC TV, 7.30pm
It’s hard to imagine there’s much in the way of fun and games to be found in a town called Great Slaughter, but this light-hearted Father Brown spin-off about the fearless, Vespa-driving Catholic nun with a passion for forensic science manages to make crime-solving a hoot. Tonight, it’s classic farce as detective Sam (Max Brown) and reporter Ruth (Miranda Raison) are forced to pose as husband and wife to go undercover at a spiritual couples retreat run by the widow (Emily Bruni) of missing nobleman Baron Battenberg.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Love
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 12.45 We Hunt Together. (Malv, R) 1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
SBS, 7.30pm
Celebrities on leisurely road trips and strolls with well-known faces: it’s a hot new genre. From the homegrown Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro to comedian Bill Bailey in Pub Walks and Martin Clunes’ storied foray in Britain by the Book, slow-moving, thoughtful travel shows are laying serious track marks on the “roads less travelled”. Here, Green is back with season two of his chatinfused trek through British scenery. This 15-part instalment begins tonight with Lewis’s Kevin Whately and actress Angela Lonsdale.
THURSDAY
SBS FOOD, 7.30pm Pull on comfy
of deliciousness with the spectacle
inducing shirt collection. The vibrant British chef has nearly amassed more TV cooking shows than shirts during his more than 30-year career and in this treat the foodie veteran’s admirably wide focus is simply all about the joy of different flavours. Tonight’s menu marinates in Middle Eastern flair, with a salad featuring halloumi, a sweet and sour Persian kebab and glam guest Lisa Snowdon.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.
1.15 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlv, R)
3.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. (PG, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Takes a look at Fortitude Valley.
8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his former life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
11.15 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R)
12.55 Boy To Man. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.40 MOVIE: In The Heart Of The Sea. (2015, Mav, R) A ship is attacked by a mammoth whale. Chris Hemsworth.
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) 1.20 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.00 Books That Made Us. (Malv, R) 3.00 Gruen. (Final, R) 3.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.10 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa) Sam and Ruth go undercover as husband and wife at a spiritual retreat for couples.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Dutch detective Van der Valk is called in to investigate the murder of a solicitor. As a cryptic note discovered within her jacket alludes to further murders, the race is on to undercover the truth.
9.50 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) Fay confronts marital disaster.
10.40 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 10.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.40 Rage. 1.10am TMNT. 2.00 The Legend Of Korra. 2.20 Shasha And Milo. 2.45 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.55 The Next Step. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Prague To Budapest. (Return, Ml)
8.30 Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive. (Mal, R) Delves into the life of Spike Milligan.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20.
1.55 Blinded. (MA15+ds, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Hamlet. Continued. (1948, PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 2.00 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 4.15 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 Gangster Squad. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 Erotica 2022. (2022, MA15+, Polish) 1.10am Late Programs.
4.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 3.05 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.05 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Review. (R) 12.00 Tour de France. Stage 19. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World C’ship. Round 5. H’lights. 3.00 Gymnastics. Rhythmic
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Austin. (PG)
8.30 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms) The ladies need to work together.
9.20 The Split. (Final, Ma, R) Nina confesses her past misdeeds.
10.20 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R)
11.15 Annika. (Final, Mav, R)
12.05 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Cinderella. (2021, PG) 9.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Merlin. 11.50 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. 12.50am Horrible Histories. 1.15 Wildlifers! 1.30 Operation Ouch! 1.55 So Awkward. 2.25 Malory Towers. 2.50 The Next Step. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secrets Of Mount Olympus.
8.30 Mysteries Of The Cosquer Cave. (PG) Explores the Cosquer Cave in France that is adorned with paintings more than 30,000 years old.
9.35 Curse Of King Tut. (PGa, R) A look at Tutankhamun’s tomb.
10.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage.
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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Week. 5.35 Alone Denmark. 6.45 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cars That Built The World. 9.20 WWE Legends. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Mary And The Witch’s Flower. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.35 Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 10.15 The Client. (1994, M) 12.30pm Comeback. (2015, M, Danish) 2.05 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 3.35 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 6.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.30 One Night In Miami… (2020, M, Arabic) 10.45 Feathers. (2021, MA15+, Arabic) 12.50am Broken City. (2013, M) 2.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Sydney Weekender. Gabby Berry has a family fun day.
7.30 MOVIE: Titanic. (1997, R)
An upper-class and independent young woman falls for a penniless young man aboard the ill-fated ocean liner. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet. 11.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R)
Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. 1.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 1. Highlights.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016, Mv, R) Seven mercenaries are hired by a small town. Denzel Washington. 10.10 MOVIE: The Mechanic. (2011, MA15+lsv, R) Jason Statham.
11.55 MOVIE: Everybody Wants Some!! (2016, MA15+dls)
2.05 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.35 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) A surfer suffers a serious fin chop. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.00 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A plucky couple consider adopting an American bulldog that likes to throw its weight around.
9.00 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) In the first of two strike days, North West Ambulance Service loses over a third of its workforce. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee Homefront 250. H’lights. 2.35 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee One Step 250. H’lights. 3.40 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of São Paulo. H’lights. 4.50 Sunnyside. 5.20 MOVIE: Superintelligence. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, M) 9.20 MOVIE:
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG)
9.05 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation. 10.05 The Latest: Seven News. 10.35 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 The First 48: Tracked. (Mal) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.05 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav, R)
2.00 The First 48. (Mal, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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MOVIE: Revolt At Fort Laramie. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Courier. (2020, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MOVIE: Rocketman.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 2.30 I Was Actually There. (Ma, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.05 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (Final)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Return)
8.40 The Great Climate Fight.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (Masv)
12.50 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R)
3.10 The Autistic Gardener. (R)
4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Belle
(PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 The Hunters: Mr Cruel. (Mav) Notorious cold cases are re-opened.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A foster care worker is reported missing.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mv)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R)
12.40 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.40 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
8.00 Beyond The Dream: Race To Paris. (Ml)
9.10 100% Footy. (M)
10.10 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. (Ma)
11.30 La Brea. (Mav)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.05 Hello SA. (PG)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGdls) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Grand Designs. (R) 1.30 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 Morning programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG, R) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Review. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Wildlife ER. (Mal, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.00 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 12.00 The Man Who Died. (Premiere, MA15+as)
1.50 Unseen. (MA15+an, R)
3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
And Sebastian 2. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 6.45 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 8.15 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 10.40 Bleed For This. (2016, M) 12.50pm Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.45 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.55 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 7.35 Sing Street. (2016, M) 9.30 The Speech. (2020, M, French) 11.10 Back Home. (2019, M, French) 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Funny Lady. Continued. (1975, PG) 8.05 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 10.00 The Speech. (2020, M, French) 11.35 Husbands And Wives. (1992, M) 1.35pm The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 3.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 5.50 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 7.35 Blackbird. (2019, M) 9.30 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 11.25 Secret Name. (2021, M, French) 1.30am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides
The Morning
(PG)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGa) Hosted by Ant and Dec. 9.30 The Good Doctor. (Final, M) The doctors consider their futures. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Chernobyl Disaster: Fallout. (Ma, R)
12.00 The Disappearance. (Final, MA15+av)
1.00 Criminal Confessions. (Malv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
8.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mns) 9.00
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For every occasion Delivering to The Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn)
8.40 Zelenskyy: The Story. (Mav, R)
9.45 DI Ray. (Return, Malv)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Headhunters. (Premiere, MA15+av)
12.55 Faking Hitler. (Man, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Talking Footy.
12.15 Dracula. (MA15+hv) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
7.30 Paris 2024: Let The Games Begin.
9.20 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point – Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. (PGl, R)
10.30 Beyond The Dream: Matildas – The Rise. (R)
11.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Australia v Samoa.
2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Australia v Kenya.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Ireland v Japan, New Zealand v South Africa.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) A torrential downpour sparks a flood. 8.30 FBI: International. (Ma) The fly team heads to the Tuscan countryside after an American couple’s son is kidnapped. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.
10.30 10’s Late News.
10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6am Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 7.45 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 10.00
Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 11.55 Sing Street. (2016, M) 1.55pm Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 4.25 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 6.00 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.50 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 9.30 Lost Illusions. (2021, M, French) 12.15am Tokyo Shaking. (2021, M, Japanese) 2.05 Blackbird. (2019, M) 3.55 Secret Name. (2021, M, French)
Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma)
9.20 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R) The story of the Twin Towers.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.25 The Head. (Premiere, MA15+a)
1.20 Blanca. (MA15+av, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(64) SBS MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am RBG. (2018, PG) 7.50 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 10.15 Lost Illusions. (2021, M, French) 1pm Blackbird. (2019, M) 2.50 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 4.40 The Kid. (1921, PG) 5.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.40 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 9.30 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) 11.30 The Holy Family. (2019, MA15+, French) 1.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali enlists Tane’s help.
8.30 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head to head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.
9.45 ABBA Forever. (R) The story of ’70s Swedish pop group ABBA, featuring interviews with band members and concert footage.
10.45 Air Crash Investigations. (PG)
12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters.
9.45 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Samoa v Australia, Australia v Argentina.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: South Africa v Japan, New Zealand v Ireland.
1.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Spain v Japan.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Australia v Germany. 5.00 Today.
By David WIGLEY
NORTHERN Storm
solidified their grip on second place in the Men’s HIT105.5 Premier League last Saturday with a decisive 2-0 victory over the Urunga Raiders.
After going close on several occasions, Campbell Brear finally broke through Urunga's defence with a sublime finish, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper and finding the back of the net.
Northern Storm maintained their momentum in the second
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