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Rooney and his grandfather Ian Rooney.
Jarwin's mother Jessica, who was Ian's daughter, was killed in a crash in Coffs Harbour eighteen months ago.
Jessica, 36, and her three children were waiting at traffic lights when their car was struck by an out of control vehicle.
Jarwin now implores drivers to think of others when behind the wheel.
"My message is to drive safely, they're not just statistics… these are people's lives," he said.
"They're lives that have been taken away from mums, dads, brothers and sisters."
Almost half of all NSW drivers (45 percent) admit to unsafe driving practices on rural roads, the survey revealed.
More than two in five (43 percent) admitted to speeding on country roads, eighteen percent acknowledged driving despite feeling fatigued, and twelve percent are guilty of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
The findings also show that Sydney-based drivers are more likely to disregard rural road safety, with more than a third (38 percent) admitting that they are less vigilant about road safety in regional areas compared to 22 percent of local rural drivers).
The primary reason NSW drivers are
breaking laws on regional roads is that they believe it’s safe (39 percent) but distraction (16 percent) and not getting caught (14 percent) are also key factors.
The Diggers Beach event featured a powerful installation of 811 standing sunflowers, each symbolising a life lost on rural and remote roads across Australia in 2023.
More than two-thirds (66 percent) of fatalities recorded in NSW last year (233 deaths) occurred on regional roads.
ARSF founder and chair Russell White,
Comforting cushions
By Andrea FERRARI
FOR more than 23 years, the remarkable ladies associated with the former Inner Wheel Club of Coffs Harbour have created and donated more than 2000 cushions for breast cancer patients at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI).
Breast Care Nurse Jane Kelly said the kidney-shaped cushions, carefully designed to fit under the arm, provided vital comfort and protection to patients healing from mastectomies.
“More than just cushions, these handcrafted gifts have been a symbol of love and thoughtfulness, offering patients a muchneeded reminder that they are supported by their community, even by those they have never met,” Ms Kelly said.
She extended a special thanks to Una Howe and Anne King Scott who have been instrumental in keeping the quilting going after the Inner Wheel Club dissolved six years ago.
The dedicated ladies of the “Old Hub Club” and Quota International of Coffs Harbour have funded the project over the two decades.
They now pass the baton to the local Bowerbird Quilters and Coffs Quilters and Needleworkers.
“Their continuation of this beautiful
a road victim
said the survey results reveal an alarming trifecta of individual attitudes towards risk, consequence and how an overall lack of rural road safety resilience may be fuelling fatal and serious incidents.
"People are a lot less patient and they're more aggravated on the roads," he said.
Also at the launch were Executive Manager at AAMI Laura Heffernan and Assistant Commissioner David Driver, who is Commander of the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol.
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tradition ensures that breast cancer patients will continue to receive not only physical comfort but also the emotional support that these cushions symbolise.”
The coordinator of the project for Coffs Quilters and Needleworkers’, Heather Antaw, told News Of The Area that they were honoured to be asked to make the cushions.
“Many of our members have assisted with making and finishing these cushions already,” she said.
“Quite a few have needed them at some
time themselves [and] were only too happy to help.
“We held two workshops, then individuals were able to sew some at home.”
The group has 65 finished cushions ready to hand out to Coffs Base Hospital and Baringa Hospital, when they are needed.
“We will continue to make these cushions for as long into the future as we can.
“Cushions are free to those requiring them, and we wish each recipient a safe, speedy recovery.”
q Commander of the Traffic and Highway Patrol, Asst Comm
David Driver, Chair of ARSF Russell White, mother of
Katie Domanovic, Jarwin Rooney, Executive Manager at AAMI Laura Heffernan and BOC Project Manager Shane Walley.
Long-time cushion quilters Anne King Scott, MNCCI Breast Clinical Nurse Consultant Jane Kelly and Una Howe.
40 YEARS OF MUSIC
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Director and, like the Board, is proud of the Con’s rich history and remarkable achievements.
“Over the past 40 years, thousands of students of all ages from six months to over 80, have enrolled at the Con, learning from experienced teachers in a range of instruments, vocals, and music styles from classical, jazz to contemporary,” he told the News Of The Area.
Many have pursued careers as professional musicians and educators, while countless others have developed a lifelong love of
music.
Dr Hodges has curated an exciting program to celebrate the anniversary.
The main event is a musical weekend from Friday, 11 October, to Sunday, 13 October.
There will be concerts showcasing the talents of current students, teachers and alumni, as well as buskers and opportunities for attendees to play various instruments.
The Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium began in the 1980s.
It was the collective dream of communityminded music enthusiasts
and is now a not-for-profit organisation serving the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, and Nambucca areas.
Its first home was a small cottage on Earl Street, while today’s Conservatorium is a fit-for-purpose renovated building in Bray Street, built as the result of a generous donation from local philanthropist Barbara Hogbin.
As well as soundproof studios for learning instruments and Early Childhood music programs there is a stunning performance space for ensembles and concerts.
The Con presents many concerts throughout the year to showcase local
students and teachers as well as national artists.
There are also masterclasses and music camps, as well as festivals and events in collaboration with other community
music groups.
“The Con aims to foster and inspire excellence in music and the performing arts within the Coffs Coast communities,” Dr Hodges said.
“Our mission is to provide professional music education, performances, and experiences to enrich the local cultural landscape.”
q The Coffs Conservatorium in Bray Street presents concerts throughout the year.
q The Conservatorium aims to foster and inspire excellence in music and the performing arts.
q The Coffs Conservatorium's Artistic Director, Dr Glen Hodges.
Don't blame the dogs
By Andrea FERRARI
DON’T blame the dogs, say residents of Sawtell.
They are fed up with dogs running free on Murrays Beach and say it’s the owners who need to be held to account.
Murrays Beach is a designated dog-leash beach, yet dogs can be seen running free from their owners every day.
“Dog owners are responsible for having their dog under effective control when out in public,” a City of Coffs Harbour spokesperson told News Of The Area.
“This means dogs must be on a leash, unless signs state otherwise (such as a designated off-leash area).
“City of Coffs Harbour regulatory signage states dogs are prohibited on Sawtell Beach, while at Murrays Beach dogs are allowed on-lead.”
There are signs at the
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access points to Murrays Beach, and detailed explanations of the rules at the two main entrances.
“Unfortunately, irresponsible dog owners who flout the rules have the potential to impact on other users and wildlife in the area,” the Council spokesperson said.
“City Rangers continue to conduct regular patrols in public places to promote compliance with dog rules, including areas like Murrays Beach.”
One long-time Sawtell resident believes the signage could be improved.
“The signs are inadequate and do not stand out,” he said.
There’s one sign that points out general prohibitions such as no fires, camping, motorbikes or vehicles and there are warnings of strong currents and that the beach is unpatrolled.
Included at the bottom of that sign is an icon of a dog on a lead with the words “Dog leashed area”.
“It’s not good enough,”
He has lived in Sawtell for 45 years and has seen a significant increase in
“The beaches are busy, especially at weekends and
“While off-leash dogs may be friendly, as their owners often say they are, if you’ve chosen to sit on a dogleash beach you don’t expect a dog to jump up at you or
“They also get a whiff of the salt air and then unload.”
There is only one dogpoop bag dispenser at the entrance to one pathway
Locals are concerned that the temporary closure of the
footbridge across Boambee Creek to Boambee Beach, where dogs are allowed off-leash, is why the bylaw for Murrays Beach has been relaxed.
This is not the case.
“The beach is a public area, and owners must abide by the bylaws in place,” another Sawtell resident said.
“They wouldn’t let their dogs run unleashed up and down the main streets of Sawtell, would they?” Fines for having a dog off-leash in a public place start from $330, while you can be up for $1320 if your dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases any person or animal.
q Signage at the main access route to Murrays Beach, Sawtell.
q An off-leash dog on Murrays Beach last week.
q The only access to Murrays Beach that has a dog poop bag dispenser.
AS local government election counting continues, Independent candidate Nikki Williams is leading the race to become the next Mayor of Coffs Harbour.
Ms Williams, a declared member of the NSW National Party, as of Thursday morning had received 33.13 percent of total formal votes, with incumbent Mayor Paul Amos trailing with 29.91 percent.
The five remaining candidates as of Thursday had each received less than ten
percent of the vote.
In Bellingen, Mayor Steve Allan looks to have secured a comfortable return to the Shire’s top job, having received (as of Thursday)
68.13 percent of total formal votes in a two-man contest with Greens candidate Dominic King.
Full election results won't be announced until early October.
"The count cannot be concluded until all postal votes have been returned to the Electoral Commissioner," a NSW Electoral Commission spokesman said in a statement.
Postal votes can still be returned until September 27.
A full list of elected councillors will be published when voting concludes. Figures correct at time of publication.
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
ONE in ten men in NSW have had run-ins with police for domestic and family violence matters.
The finding was revealed in a report from the Australian Institute of Criminology, which used data from NSW Police and birth data to determine the prevalence of gendered violence across the state.
The report found 9.6 percent of men had contact with police over domestic and family violence issues, compared with one in 33 women.
Overall, 6.3 percent of people born in NSW have been proceeded against by police for a family and domestic violence offence by age 37.
The research also found 1.2 percent of people were responsible
for more than half of all recorded family and domestic violence matters.
Family and domestic violence offenders accounted for nearly half of all recorded offences by people in the birth cohort.
NSW Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Jodie Harrison said the research would be very useful.
"This new data helps build a clearer picture of who perpetrates domestic and family violence, and why they do so," she said in a statement.
Ms Harrison said the government was working hard to tackle the rising crisis in the state, noting the new prevention strategy launched last week aimed at children and young people.
Institute of Criminology deputy
director Rick Brown said the report was the first of its kind to record the prevalence of violence in a population sample.
"By identifying and targeting those who commit domestic violence, especially early in their offending trajectory, we can not only reduce violence against intimate partners and family members but prevent crime more generally," he said.
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said the figures were a stark reminder of domestic violence issues across the state.
"It's vital that the Minns Labor government redouble efforts to provide all necessary resources and support to those impacted by these offences," he said.
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AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires
By Jennifer DUDLEYNICHOLSON
AI-POWERED isatellites could help Australian firefighters identify bushfires early and while they are still small enough for crews to extinguish easily, Google has revealed.
The technology giant announced its environmental project called FireSat on Tuesday, created in partnership with climate groups and charities, and designed with Australian bushfires in mind.
The $13 million plan will see a constellation of 52 satellites launched to collect high-resolution images of the Earth every 20 minutes and advanced software deployed to identify potential fires.
In 2026, experts say it could be used to identify fires as small as a classroom.
Google climate and
energy research lead Christopher Van Arsdale said satellite technology currently used to identify fires for emergency services produced low-resolution images of the landscape and did so infrequently.
"We realised, searching around, that there was a huge gap in the data available today," he said.
"We hope by filling this gap, it will help unlock options for better ecosystem management and help sustain the existing balance of our environment."
Google sought to address the gap, he said, by partnering with Muon Space and the Environmental Defense Fund to create infra-red sensors that could detect smaller fires and to design a group of satellites to cover the globe.
"When we designed the satellite constellation and we were looking at
its capabilities, certainly the bushfires in Australia were part of the design requirements," he said.
"We are going to make this data as broadly available as possible."
Artificial intelligence and machine-learning software, Mr Van Arsdale said, would be used to compare images to identify fires as small as five square metres.
Earth Fire Alliance executive director Brian Collins said the project's first satellite would be launched in March next year but comprehensive data may not be available until more satellites were brought online.
"It will be collecting (data) during the 2025 season but it's one satellite, not a full constellation, and it will be learning and sharing the data with our Australian early adopters," he said.
"Operationally, our biggest impact to Australia will be in the 2026 timeframe when we launch our
next three operational satellites."
The FireSat project also received assistance from Andrew and Nicola Forrest's philanthropic Mindaroo Foundation.
CSIRO Data61 senior principal research scientist Mahesh Prakash said gaining access to more information about the
location of bushfires would not only assist firefighters but could help scientists predict where fires would break out.
"Providing real-time, high-resolution inputs to such model predictions could assist firefighters in their decision-making processes and make a difference in how wildfires are managed," he said. "Any improvements to wildfire detection could aid in enhancing model predictions."
Google previously introduced bushfire warnings to its Maps application in the US in 2020, and to Australia in December 2021.
q AI and machine-learning software is being used to identify fires as small as five square metres. Photo: Google.
Upgrading fire trails ahead of bushfire season
THE State Government is undertaking helicopter inspections of fire trails across the state to prioritise maintenance work needed ahead of the summer bushfire season.
Inspections have started in the Sydney region and will work their way around the state, including the Mid North Coast, throughout September.
Crown Lands is undertaking the inspections together with the Rural Fire Service, with more than 540 fire trails being inspected covering more than 2,400 kilometres on Crown land and adjoining lands.
“Helicopter inspections are more efficient than ground patrols by vehicles, particularly in remote and less accessible areas and where fire trails cross multiple property boundaries or have other access issues,” said a NSW Government statement on Tuesday.
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“Aerial patrols reduce inspection times in these areas from months to weeks and give an overall ‘point in time’ assessment of the fire trail network.
“Helicopter crews monitor the trails from the air to identify whether trees have fallen and require removal, if erosion or vegetation growth has impacted trails, or where creek crossings may need repair.
“The helicopter is also fitted with a camera to help record where follow-up work is needed.”
Following the aerial inspections, Crown Lands will partner with the NSW Soil Conservation Service and the NSW Rural Fire Service to prioritise and undertake any required maintenance works.
The work could include vegetation
removal, erosion repairs, drainage and fire trail stability work, and construction and maintenance of vehicle passing and turning bays.
In some areas, this extends to installing signage, gates and bollards to protect fire trails from unauthorised access and rubbish dumping.
“Ensuring our fire trails are properly maintained is critical to protecting our firefighters and communities across the state as we head into a potentially dangerous
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
bushfire season,” Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said.
“It also has broader bushfire management responsibilities across the entire Crown land estate.
“In addition to the aerial inspections, there are also many other fire trails on Crown land that are more easily accessible and so are inspected using 4WD vehicles.”
If landowners have concerns about a potential bushfire hazard, they should contact the Rural Fire Service.
Regional Development Advisory Council Expression of Interest now open
The NSW Government is looking for regional leaders with relevant skills and experience to help shape regional economic development in NSW. The Advisory Council provides independent advice to the Minister for Regional NSW about investments made under the $400 million Regional Development Trust. The Advisory Council’s independent advice helps ensure projects and programs are evidence-based and that regional communities are at the centre of government decision-making.
Up to seven members will be appointed for three years by the Minister for Regional NSW with relevant skills and experience in areas, such as regional and rural economics, community service activities, climate adaptation and resilience, finance and public administration, and natural resource management. The Advisory Council will also include at least one Aboriginal representative with knowledge and experience in economic development for Aboriginal communities.
Applications
visit: nsw.gov.au/advisorycouncil
q A roster of helicopter crews is undertaking the statewide inspections. .
Pothole warning
By Andrea FERRARI
ROGER Harris, 74, doesn't remember flying over the handlebars of his motor scooter.
Though he does remember being in the air and thinking “I’m not going to be able to save this”.
He hit the road with the scooter on top of him; his body then skidding along the ground for about ten metres.
Police and paramedics were called and he was taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital with his arm fractured in
two places.
“Doctors have told me I may never regain full use of my right hand and arm,” he told News Of The Area.
The accident happened in June when Mr Harris reportedly struck a pothole while driving between 2030 kmph along Minorie Drive in Toormina.
He is now seeking compensation from City of Coffs Harbour Council.
“Most of all I want to bring attention to the fact that lives are at risk here with the poor condition of Minorie Drive and Toormina,
generally,” he said.
“Coffs Harbour Council needs to be held to account, before someone dies as a result of our unsafe road surfaces.”
The day after the accident, Mr Harris says Council repaired the pothole.
However, many remain.
“There are potholes right outside Council-owned Toormina Library and the childcare centre next door, and outside the back of Woolies and Aldi.”
Mr Harris is a lifelong motorsports competitor, car
enthusiast and cyclist.
He understands how road surfaces change and was dressed in protective gear and wearing a helmet.
“The next person may not be wearing proper
safety gear,” he said.
“I now realise how close I came to losing my life; when you come unstuck it’s quite unnerving.”
He has since sold the electric scooter.
NOTA contacted Council for comment.
“This individual matter will continue to be handled by the complainant and City of Coffs Harbour,” a spokesperson said.
q Toormina resident Roger Harris shows where his motor scooter hit a pothole on Minorie Drive.
q Minorie Drive heading to Toormina Road is littered with potholes and degrading mended potholes.
q Potholes outside Toormina Library and childcare centre.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
By Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
CHEAPER petrol, lower beer prices and discounts on student debt have all been floated as potential Nationals policy as the party sharpens its pitch ahead of a federal election.
Cutting and freezing increases linked to inflation on the fuel excise and slashing taxes on microbreweries and distillers passed the party's federal council meeting on Saturday, although the motions are not binding.
Alcoholic excises should be reviewed across the board, MP Pat Conaghan said.
Student loan discounts and incentives for people to study in the regions were also supported.
The proposal included a 30 percent discount on university and vocational
education fees for students older than 25 and those who
live in regional and remote Australia.
A broader 20 percent discount for other students as well as 20 percent off lump sum payments was also backed, as was a regional university campus "rejuvenation fund" to incentivise students to study outside major cities.
Leader David Littleproud used his opening address to party faithful to laud the opposition leading the public debate in areas such as the voice referendum, nuclear energy and vaping reform.
"Never before have you seen a party dictate the policy direction of the public debates in this country over the last two and a half years than what you have seen from the National Party federal team," he said.
The meeting focused heavily on cost-of-living measures and agriculture
policy, including mortgage relief, encouraging airline competition to bring down flight prices, boosting rural health support and introducing nuclear energy into the mix.
The party resolved to overturn a legislated ban on live sheep exports, scrap water buybacks and bring back an agricultural visa.
Deputy Nationals
Leader Perin Davey and frontbencher Barnaby Joyce were successful in a push calling for Commonwealth compensation for farmers whose agricultural land was negatively impacted by federal policy.
Others measures to ease cost of living that received support at the federal council meeting included tax breaks and incentives for new Australian airlines to start up to increase competition and allowing pensioners be taxed less to pick up work.
Chintz, paisley, porcelain and tea
By Andrea FERRARI
ART historian Vivienne Lawes’ lecture on the rise of Britain’s East India Company entertained and informed a packed August meeting of ArtsNational Coffs Coast.
The enthralling talk covered the origins of chintz and paisley, the importance of Chinese porcelain and the growing demand for cups, saucers, pots and utensils to accompany the then luxury practice of drinking tea, coffee and chocolate.
Titled “The Honourable East India Company: EastWest Trade 1600-1800”, the presentation started with a portrait of Madame Pompadour, mistress to King Louis XV, draped in embroidered silk and chintz-style polished cottons; a sign of privilege and exotic bounty.
The textiles were a result of Portuguese and Dutch trade dominance in the East.
The audience heard that the demand for spices, tea, silk, porcelain, cotton and jewels was at a premium, especially among the European aristocracy.
The British desperately wanted a piece of the action; hence the arrival of the British East India Company.
It was a spectacularly ruthless trading entity that, on the brink of bankruptcy in the mid-19th century, had to be rescued by Queen Victoria.
British rule over India was formally established in 1858 after which a hybrid, two-way trading relationship, turned into dominance and exploitation.
“Many of the things we still value today like blue
and white Chinese ceramics, floral botanical designs, Chippendale style chintz and chinoiserie, Wedgwood teacups, all originate from India and China in the 17th century,” Ms Lawes explained.
“While the British traded copper, bronze and silver, it was the exquisite beauty and high production standards of these textiles and ceramics that captivated the European elite and led to an everincreasing demand for more and more.”
From the 17th century to the 21st; the next ArtsNational Coffs Coast talk is “The Explosive World of Cornelia Parker” presented by Rosalind Whyte.
It takes place on Monday, 23 September, in the St John Paul College theatre.
A push to ban union and public super funds donating to political parties was defeated on the floor, as was a call from the party's youth branch to cap negative gearing at three properties.
The majority of the Nationals parliamentary team supported stripping the term "gender identity" from the Sex Discrimination Act, with speakers rallying against the impacts of transgender people playing women's sport.
Members called upon the Nationals in government to exempt foreign backpackers from superannuation, which they can then claim when leaving the country, in a bid to ease costs for employers.
MP Keith Pitt supported money going into backpackers' pockets during their time in regional communities to boost the local economy rather than claim on their way out.
But entitlements should not be stripped entirely, allowing visa holders to be paid less than Australian workers, he argued.
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q David Littleproud has urged more support for university students in Australia's regions.
Photo: Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS.
Vivienne Lawes’ lecture was on “The Honourable East India Company”. Photo: Tim Winter Photography.
Artists inspired by Diwali
By Andrea FERRARI
WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery
(WAG) is hosting a Diwali 2024 exhibition featuring works by local artists.
Diwali is the “The Festival of Lights” and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions.
It symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, which naturally inspires creativity.
The festival is between 31 October 31 and 1 November.
In preparation, one group of artists organised an “en plein air” painting session of the Guru Nanak Sikh temple.
"En plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape,” WAG spokesperson Jess Portsmouth told News Of The Area.
“The practice goes back centuries but was truly made
into an art form by the French Impressionists.
“En plein air is the French expression for ‘in the open air’.”
“It was very interesting painting the temple when we mostly paint more natural landscapes,” one of the artists said.
“I was trying to avoid those difficult-to-paint horse statues in front of the temple,
but they just galloped on into view,” said another.
Participating in the painting workshop at the temple were WAG water colourists and acrylic, oils and pastel artists.
Passing motorists slowed and waved and locals visiting the temple dropped by to observe and talk to the artists as they worked.
Woolgoolga Art Group
President Jai Waters said it was great to learn about Diwali and the Sikh religion. WAG has organised other workshops at the gallery for local artists wanting to create works for the upcoming exhibition. The Woolgoolga Diwali Art Exhibition opens at 6pm on Friday 4 October.
Local musicians Rasayana Sacred Sound will perform.
q The Guru Nanak Sikh temple was the subject of a recent en plein air painting session.
q Woolgoolga’s En Plain Air Artists were inspired by the Guru Nanak Sikh temple.
Meaningful support
By Andrea FERRARI
LOCAL non-for-profit training provider Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) has announced the 2024 recipients of its Community Support Fund.
ETC is headquartered in Coffs Harbour but its footprint extends across northern NSW and southern Queensland.
Its support fund was established in 2012 to support a diverse range of groups, including young people, people with disabilities, migrants and refugees, the long-term unemployed, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Chair of ETC’s Board Rod McKelvey, said the organisation is committed to creating positive social and economic outcomes for the communities it serves.
“We pride ourselves on giving back and partnering with like-minded
organisations to build stronger communities, as part of our philanthropic commitment.
“This philosophy is not just about financial support; it’s about fostering partnerships that leverage resources, expertise, and networks to amplify the
impact of community initiatives.”
This year, the fund will distribute $500,000 to 24 recipients across its operating footprint.
Of this amount, $107,000 will go to five local organisations.
These include LifeHouse
Care in Coffs Harbour which supports vulnerable individuals, including the homeless and domestic violence victims.
q LifeHouse Care in Coffs Harbour is a recipient of ETC’s Community Support Funding.
ETC’s CEO Damon Munt said that seeing the tangible impact of the funding across various communities, is incredibly rewarding.
these organisations as they work tirelessly to make a difference.
It will use the funds to purchase essential items such as white goods, furniture and bedding.
Toormi Tropics for the win
By Andrea FERRARI
TOORMINA Public School’s trivia team has done it again, winning the Rotary Club of Sawtell’s “famous” annual fundraiser.
scoring team as well as the third overall trivia prize.
The event attracted a record breaking 280-plus guests and 36 teams to the Sawtell RSL venue.
“As the night’s proceeds
Rotary Club of Sawtell’s Youth Director Alan Freedman told News Of The Area.
The young helpers from Toormina High School included Skye who is going on a three-month shortterm exchange to Germany in November; Indy, who is going on a year’s exchange to
“It reinforces our commitment to fostering positive change.
“We are excited to support
“I’m confident that with this funding support, they will be able to make an even stronger impact within their communities.”
q Toormina Public School’s Toormi Tropics team wins Rotary Club of Sawtell’s trivia night.
Belgium in January; Jacinta, who is going to a Rymarine program on Marine Biology next month; and Whitby who has just completed a weekend camp at Rotary’s Youth Program of Enrichment.
Coffs Harbour Senior College student Mia was also helping.
She is going to the National Youth Science Forum in Brisbane in January.
Meantime, the club has just donated $500 to Boambee Public School to assist with the Year 6 trip to Canberra.
“[Next up] we are about to deliver over $500 worth
of books
“We are most thankful to the parents of these students who also attended the trivia night along with everyone else who supported us, once again making the youth programs possible.”
to the five public schools in our area,” Mr Freedman said.
q ETC Board Chair Rod McKelvey, General Manager Workforce Australia Services Julie Powick and CEO Damon Munt.
q Rotary Club of Sawtell’s trivia night attracts a record breaking attendance to Sawtell RSL.
Healthy North Coast win
By Andrea FERRARI
HEALTHY North Coast’s (HNC) Community
Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) program has won the NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing category in the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards.
Its entry was titled “Climate Ready North Coast: Elevating the community service sector” and showcased communityled, place-based initiatives to build health and wellbeing resilience in the face of increasing climate disasters.
CEO Monika Wheeler acknowledged the great work being undertaken
across the North Coast.
“Northern NSW is one of the highest disasterdeclared regions in the country for frequency and severity across all three measures of fire, flood and storm,” she said.
“Together with SouthEast Queensland, our North Coast region has been labelled a disaster ‘hotspot’.
“For this reason, a connected, engaged and vibrant community that supports each other in times of need is so important.
“It’s been wonderful to have this important work recognised at a state level.”
Previous recipients of HNC’s CWR program include
Bellingen’s Neighbourhood Care Network, OzGREEN’s Resilient Communities, Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre and Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
This year’s round trialled an innovative “Participatory Grant Making” approach, which includes communities in the decisions that impact them, and prioritises trustbuilding over traditional competitive grants.
Winners will be announced soon.
New book in the works
Recognition for Kyle
By Kim SATCHELL
THE occupation of writing fiction or nonfiction can be a lonely business.
Most are daunted by the prospect of a blank page and the slow ant-like procession of words.
Local writer Luke Hennessy can attest to this.
He began his journey as an eight-year-old, writing poetry and short stories for primary school competitions.
However, those who become accustomed to the necessary discipline, welcome a sense of vocation and a source of inspiration in its own right.
As an adult, adversity
was his chief reason for dedicating time to selfexpression, followed by the encouragement of close family members.
“Becoming a writer then evolved out of an appreciation for [authors] such as Jack Kerouac, Kurt Vonnegut and Gabriel Garcia Marquez,” Hennessy told News Of The Area.
“[I found] their ability to bend the notes of reality and imagination, astounding.”
Eschewing the traditional approach of touting unpublished manuscripts to the industry, he went down the route of self-publishing, firstly with a book of short stories and then several noirstyle novels (Instant Chimp and Clearer Brighter Still).
His current work is in the style of a fictional memoir and has the working title, Even Solitude.
He says it takes a more life-affirming tone.
“This piece is more sympathetic to human frailty and offers a much kinder, more sensitive voice.”
He hopes it will be published in early 2025 and launched at a local bookstore.
COFFS Coast athlete Kyle McIntosh had a surprise visitor at his recent training run at Coffs Harbour’s Fitzroy Oval.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh presented Kyle with a NSW Government State Representative
Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements.
The Emerald Beach runner won an Open Para Gold at the 2024 NSW Cross Country Championships held at Nowra in June.
He followed this with an Open Para silver at the National Cross Country Championships held in Tasmania in August.
Kyle has won multiple national cross country titles and he is an outstanding ambassador for his sport and the Coffs Coast.
q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Fitzroy Oval with Kyle McIntosh and his coach Andrew Rowlings.
q Kate Van Saane (Healthy North Coast), Jihad Dib (NSW Minister for Emergency Services), Monika Wheeler (CEO Healthy North Coast), Dr Jean Renouf (Founder and CEO, Plan C) and Joanna Quilty (NSW Reconstruction Authority). Photo: NSW Reconstruction Authority.
q Coffs Harbour writer Luke Hennessy.
Walkers in-step
By Kim SATCHELL
THE clarity of a crisp Spring morning provided a fitting atmosphere for the observance of Suicide Prevention Day in Coffs Harbour.
Congregating at the foreshore on 10 September, participants were flanked
by support services as they prepared to join a walk to promote awareness of suicide prevention initiatives.
Gumbaynggirr Elder Aunty Jenny Skinner delivered the Welcome to Country.
This was followed by briefings from Lifeline General Manager Angela Martin and Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Co-ordinator Jenna McBeat.
After a minute’s silence, people were invited to say aloud the name of any loved ones they were there to remember.
A tremendous sense of goodwill then permeated their walk out to the Jetty, along the beach and back.
“Events like these create
safe spaces for people to remember in a healthy way loved ones they may have lost,” Jenna McBeat told News Of The Area.
“[It is] of the utmost importance to keep the conversation going around mental health and suicide prevention issues, for yourself and among family, friends and community networks.”
Planning Lunch 4 U
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Christmas Day Lunch
4 U will be back again this year.
Originally known as the Orphans Christmas lunch, the event's purpose remains to give everyone a sense of community spirit and to ensure no one is alone at this special, but potentially difficult time of year.
Last year’s committee
members Ange Andersen and Nick Newling have made a few changes after last year’s well-supported and fullhouse event.
There’s a new venue which can accommodate more people than the previously used Cavanbah Centre.
“The Exhibition Hall at Coffs Showground will provide more parking, space and facilities,” Ange told News
Of The Area.
“We’ve also created a new sponsorship option [called] ‘Buy a meal for those in need’.”
Businesses and community members are invited to make a donation of $25 (or more), which covers the cost of a single Christmas Day meal.
Community Care Options came on board in 2023 and Ange said their support “is invaluable”.
q Gathering together brought a sense of connection
Allied organisations provided information about support services such as Coffs Coast Suicide Prevention Initiative, Mission Australia, Mid North Coast Health District (MNCLHD), Galambila Aboriginal Health Service, Headspace, i.am and Care Connect.
Suicide Prevention Coordinator for MNCLHD Sage
Green, brought a lucky dip of wellbeing messages.
One written by Olympic Gold Medallist Mary Lou Retton read: “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14.
“We have also secured a community grant from the City of Coffs Harbour Council.”
A BBQ at Bunnings on Saturday, 5 October, will also raise funds to help stage the
event.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a meal for those in need can contact Ange on 0434 080 174 or via email at coffschristmaslunchforu@
gmail.com.
“We look forward to everyone supporting this important initiative to show those in need within the Coffs community that they matter.”
q A sense of history-making walking out to the end of the Jetty
q Coffs Showground Exhibition Hall will be the venue for this year’s lunch.
Palliative care donation
By Andrea FERRARI
PINK Silks Trust has donated
$27,000 worth of equipment
to Coffs Harbour Health Campus' loan pool for palliative care patients.
It includes two electric nursing care beds, two bedside rails, four wheelchairs, two foldable walking frames, two mobile shower chairs, two commode seats, two commode accessories, two commode pans, two pressure-relieving mattresses and two air mattresses.
Mid North Coast Local Health District Manager Palliative Care Services
Susanne Pritchard, said the donation would significantly enhance the opportunity for palliative patients to remain in their own homes, allowing them to spend valuable time with their loved ones in
comfort and dignity.
Pink Silks Trust Committee Chair and Cofounder Tanya Johnson OAM told News Of The Area, “We chose the Palliative Care Unit’s free Loan of Equipment service to support ladies suffering from a terminal cancer/illness.
“[It means] they have the option to spend their last days or weeks comfortably in their home, surrounded by those they shared life with and loved.
“It’s not just having the appropriate equipment so the palliative care nurses can offer timely and appropriate care but it’s having enough available to use.”
Ms Johnson said the Pink Silks Trust was able to make this contribution through the support of this year’s Ladies Long Lunch at Latitude 30, which was attended by 115
“very generous ladies”, plus the restaurant’s owners.
“This significant boost to our loan pool will greatly benefit families supporting a palliative care patient at home, ensuring they have access to hospital-grade equipment that can make all the difference in a patient’s quality of life,” Ms Pritchard said.
Jill Wong, the District’s Director of Integrated Care, Allied Health and Community Services, said the contribution extends beyond the equipment.
“It provides our palliative care patients with the comfort of home and the dignity of spending precious time in familiar surroundings.
“This support reflects a deep understanding of what truly matters in their care journey.”
Vinnies works to build connections
By Andrea FERRARI
ST
VINCENT de Paul Society
NSW has launched its new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour.
This third RAP is a roadmap for the Society to support and build its connections with First Nations communities.
Executive Director, Mission and Formation Leo Tucker and CEO Yolande Saiz, thanked the stakeholders and community members who had gathered to celebrate its release.
“This is an important step for the Society as we continue our commitment of walking alongside First Nations communities across the state,” Ms Saiz said.
“The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to shape a more just and compassionate society for all.
“This mission is at the heart of all our work, supporting people experiencing disadvantage and hardship, and is directly
related to the assistance our members and services provide.”
“It is important that we continue working hard to make an impact both internally and externally.”
There are four deliverable areas that will inform the
new RAP: relationships, respect, opportunities and governance.
Ms Saiz said that while providing support to people in need is important, the Society wants to hear feedback from the communities and people
St Vincent de Paul
it assists and use that understanding to advocate for greater change.
The Society has a focus on employment for First Nations people by providing recruitment, retention and professional development to bring about mutually beneficial outcomes.
“A diverse organisation is better equipped to respond to the needs of a diverse community, and improved economic participation plays a critical role in addressing disadvantage,” she said.
Homelessness and Housing Services Director Anna Scott opened the event.
Aunty Jenny Skinner gave a Welcome to Country while Gumbaynggirr artist and cultural educator Matt Flanders held a traditional burning ceremony.
Pete's Place is a St Vincent de Paul run drop-in service for people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
q Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager Dawn Spratt, District Manager Palliative Care Services Susanne Pritchard, Marcus Blackwell from Latitude 30 restaurant, Pink Silks Trust Committee member Nicole Knight, Occupational Therapist Natalie Learmonth, and Pink Silks Trust Committee Chair and Co-founder Tanya Johnson with the donated equipment.
q
Society NSW Executive Director, Mission and Formation Leo Tucker speaking at Pete’s Place Coffs Harbour.
q Coffs Harbour Elder Uncle Richard Widders and St Vincent de Paul Society NSW CEO Yolanda Saiz at Pete’s Place.
q The gathering of community and stakeholders at the launch of St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s Reconciliation Action Plan at Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour.
q Gumbaynggirr artist and cultural educator Matt Flanders held a traditional smoking ceremony.
Run Fest breaks records
THE twelfth C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival took place at Coffs Harbour Showground on Sunday.
Records were broken at this year's event, with more than 1,400 entrants from across the state taking to the course through the shady Coffs Creek and Botanic Gardens.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, the event raised $62,000 for local charities, a new donation record for the event.
Donations went to local charities on the day including Life Education, Early Connection, Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers, the Run
Beyond Project and many more.
This year's event was the largest running event ever held in Coffs Harbour with a 130 percent increase in numbers from the 2023 event.
The event consisted of the traditional 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 3km Family Fun Run/Walk as well as the 36.1km challenge.
A new start line location and course change for the 5km Fun Run and Walk including the Botanic Gardens was well received by participants who enjoyed the views and paths around Coffs Creek.
“This year the C.ex Group
q In the men’s 21.1km event, Port
took the honours in 1:22:36, followed by
in 1:25:12 and
Coffs Running Festival was our largest yet with 1,400 runners!” said Event Director
Urunga street festival
By Andrea FERRARI
A FREE festival is coming to Bowra Street, Urunga on Saturday.
The Urunga Spring Fiesta will feature two stages of music and dancing, with markets and food trucks, interactive art and family activities.
The community event kicks off at 2pm and builds momentum through to 9pm.
“We’ve got free jumping castles, dance workshops, displays from local community groups, fire twirlers, live art and roving performers with dining and picnic areas for everyone to sit back and relax in and soak up the Urunga Spring Fiesta atmosphere,” Festival Coordinator Lauren Mills from UMBL Music told News Of The Area.
“Our massive music lineup includes festive bands: The Ninth Chapter, Apocalypse Joe & The Coyote, Bellingen Big Band, Girrwaa Duguula Choir, Greenstone, Juicebox, Los Vecinos, Jumbaal Dreamin’, Kookyburras, Pam Hata, and Samba Soul & the Horns of Boom.
“Our dance groups include: Bellingen Salsa, Cabaret Belles, Camino Flamenco, Carnivale, Flourish Movement Studio, Harbour Performing Arts, Lily’s Sacred Fire Flow, Pasion Gitana, Phoenix Rising, Rivers Dance Centre 86, SULT Movement, and Tehani’s Open Movement; we even have the gorgeous Mix Tub Theatre group.”
Urunga Spring Fiesta is funded by the Transport for NSW Open Streets Program in association with Bellingen Shire Council.
1:25:41.
Keelan Birch on behalf of the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour.
“The Coffs Showground was packed with runners from across NSW who came together for an amazing celebration of running.
“We are pleased to say that thanks to a successful event and support from sponsors we will be donating $62,000 to local charities.”
There were a number of standout performances.
In the HQB Half Marathon 21.1km, Port Macquarie's Adam Mainey took the honours in the men's race in 1:22:36, followed by Mitchell Scotcher in 1:25:12 and Nathan Hewitt in 1:25:41.
In the women's HQB Half Marathon 21.1km, Reegan Ellis won in 1:27:24 and set a new 40-49 year age category record.
Laura Stirton finished second in 1:28:37 and Clare Palmer third in 1:35:21.
Clementine Eaton from Grafton broke the 16-19 years age category in 1:42:09
In the women's Baringa Private Hospital 10km, Nicole Feain from Woolgoolga defended her 2023 title with a commanding win in 37:39.
Clare Palmer was on the podium again in the 10km, running second for 42:33.
Alison Neal came third in
q In the women’s 21.1km race, Reegan Ellis won in 1:27:24, Laura Stirton finished second in 1:28:37 and Clare Palmer third in 1:35:21.
43:49.
The male's Baringa Private Hospital 10km was hotly contested with 18 runners breaking 40 minutes.
Tait Hearps from Sawtell put in a very strong run to finish in 33:42.
Robert Fish from Port Macquarie broke his own 40-49 age category record to finish second in 35:07, shortly followed by Coffs Harbour's Isaiah Koopmans who came third in 35:15.
Numerous age category records were broken in the 10km by women, including Sophia Walraven (12-15 years) in 46:04, Clare Palmer (50-59 years) in 42:33, Maria Wood (960-69 years) in 51:39, and Elizabeth Thompson (70-79 years) in 58:36.
Paul Woodhouse broke the male 60-69 years record in 38:08 and Bruce Meder broke the 70-79 years record with 45:08
In the Southern Cross University 5km, speedsters Jake Ryan and Kyle Mcintosh were first and second in the men's race both running under 18 mins with 17:34 and 17:55 respectively.
Thomas Burridge came third in the men’s race in 20:11.
In the ladies race, Macie Mcdermott defended her 2023 title with a speedy 20:48
Maddie Mcauliffe came in second in 21:31 and Fiona Bagley finished third in 22:14.
The combined Coffs Coast Kia 36.1km Nyami and Jaanybarr of the Creek involved runners completing the 10km, then the 21km and finally the 5km.
William-Kenney Herbert completed all three legs in 2:27:37 to earn the title of Garluunnggi Buluunggalgundi Jaanybarr (First male of the Creek).
Andrew Ferguson of Coffs Harbour and Brendan Prince finished second and third in 2:33:56 and 2:34:53 respectively.
Clare Palmer convincingly won the ladies race in 2:41:19 to earn the title of Garluunnggi Buluunggalgundi Nyami (First female of the Creek).
Clare also came second overall in the 10km and third overall in the Half Marathon.
Alexie Grice finished second in 3:00:57 and Janie Mahoney third in 3:53:34
Further results for the C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival can be found at coffsrunfestival.com
“Congratulations goes out to all participants who completed the C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival and thank you to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made it happen!” Keelan said.
Macquarie's Adam Mainey
Mitchell Scotcher
Nathan Hewitt in
q The start of the 3km course.
q Runners embark on the 10km.
q The Ninth Chapter will play Urunga Spring Fiesta.
q Lily's Sacred Fire Flow will light up Urunga Spring Fiesta.
Orchestra at the markets
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Harbour City Orchestra will present a classical springtime concert at the Harbourside Markets on Sunday 22 September.
The beachside performance will be conducted by local musician and artistic director Tim Egan.
“People are used to seeing full orchestras on stage in concert halls but we’re taking our instruments outdoors to celebrate spring on the Coffs Coast,” Tim told News Of The Area.
“We will have around 40 musicians on stage with strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion playing a
very wide range of music from the classics of Mozart, Beethoven and Handel, as well as more contemporary works from Gershwin, John Williams, a few Elvis numbers and the William Tell Overture.”
The orchestra includes instruments that the public may find unfamiliar such as a bassoon and the timpani, often known as the kettle drum.
“We even added the sound of a synthesiser to
the Olympic concert in the performance of Chariots of Fire and the sound was incredible.”
Connecting with the audience is a must for the orchestra.
“We always provide an opportunity for a child to have a go at conducting and when we play the Radetzky March, everyone gets involved and claps along.”
Hoping for accommodating weather, Tim said it should be a wonderful concert for people to hear and see a full symphony orchestra outside in the market atmosphere.
“It has a certain ‘culture’ that is out of the ordinary and as such provides a new experience for many people that we hope will be inspiring and pleasantly musical.”
The Orchestra has been entertaining local audiences for 45 years and is made up entirely of volunteers who love making music and enjoy rehearsing once a week.
The youngest musicians are teenagers and the oldest are aged in their 80s.
The Harbourside Markets concert program includes four sets from 10am until 2pm.
q Coffs Harbour City Orchestra in the mood for the Harbourside Markets.
q The orchestra gives a child a turn at conducting.
Buskers Kids Day hits the big stage
ONE of the most popular days of the Coffs Harbour International Buskers & Comedy Festival is always ‘Kids Day’.
Scheduled for Thursday 3 October organisers have a super program lined up, headlined by not one but two fabulous music tributes as well as a full program of buskers and unusual and quirky acts.
To make the day an even bigger experience, they’ve
brought in a full concert stage.
“We’ve kept the buskers in the program but added a Taylor Swift tribute and Ed Sheeran tributes to the bill to keep everyone entertained this year,” said organiser Ros Gardner from John Logan Entertainment (JLE).
“We’ve also partnered with Adam Smidt Sound Solutions and brought in a big concert stage to give everybody a good view and make it look super fabulous,”
she added.
“This will be the same very impressive stage used for last year’s Carols by Candlelight.
“We expect a good crowd but urge people to get in and book early.”
The event will be held at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club with a generous undercover area to cover all weather conditions.
Gates open at 9.30am and the action starts at
10am and continues until approximately 2pm.
and cold food and drinks will be on sale (no alcohol), but patrons are
JLE on 66 528266.
q The ‘Shake it Off’ Taylor Swift tribute.
q Joe Boshell will perform the hits of Ed Sheeran.
Digging up fun in spades
OPENING night looms for CHATS Productions and the Coast Comedy Players’ romantic comedy, ‘Companion Planting’.
The excited cast are in final dress rehearsals and firing up their thespian guns to bring some top-notch comedic acting to the Jetty Memorial Theatre.
“I can’t believe opening night is just days away,” said the show’s director and writer, Penny Dennis.
“Rehearsals have just flown and I am thrilled by the accomplishments of these talented local actors.”
‘Companion Planting' follows the antics of a group of retirement village residents who have a TV production crew come for the weekend to do a garden makeover.
Problems soon arise but the show must go on… and how!
Added to this farcical mix are the magical matchmaking skills of gardening guru, Perennial Potts – an expert in companion planting, the technique of planting complimentary species so that each thrives.
The show opens on
27 September at the Jetty Theatre with nine performances, including four weekend matinees, all the
way through to 6 October.
“We are so pleased to be bringing this hilarious play to Coffs locals and visiting
tourists,” said Penny Dennis.
“And we can guarantee audiences a cracking show with lots of laughs and
characters they’ll just fall in love with.”
In the style of the old ‘Carry-On’ films, the play is a little cheeky but suitable for twelve years and above. Tickets are on sale now at www.jettytheatre.com
A warm-hearted, cheeky romantic comedy written and directed by Penny
Love is in the air and, like roses and pigface, even the most unlikely relationships thrive with a little companion planting.
Dennis
q The excited cast of ‘Companion Planting’ are ready for thespian action. Supplied: Penny Dennis.
By Manny WOOD
Judge considers executorial responsibilities
PAM and Peter are the only beneficiaries of their late father’s estate.
Pam is appointed as the sole executor.
Pam retains a solicitor and in accordance with the legal advice that she receives, attends to realising the assets of the estate.
Pam’s solicitor publishes the usual “Notice of Intended Distribution” online and after the expiry of the requisite 30 days, the estate is fully distributed and Peter receives his 50% entitlement in the estate.
However, Peter is concerned that Pam may not have administered the estate properly and demands that Pam provide him with accounts relating to the administration of the estate, seeking “closure and assurance”.
Pam resists the request on the basis that the estate is distributed and there are no funds available in the estate to pay the legal and accounting costs involved.
Peter files an application in the Supreme Court.
In her defence, Pam states that there is no evidence to suggest that the distribution of the estate was not accurate and further that because the estate is distributed, she is prejudiced because she cannot claim “commission” for her “pains and troubles”.
The Court acknowledged that beneficiaries of an estate have the right to inspect documents relating to estate property and estate accounts including receipts and payment of expenses. If a beneficiary wishes to receive copies of the accounts, the Court states that it is to be done at the beneficiary’s cost.
The Court refuses to make an order for the formal “taking and passing of accounts” on the grounds that the estate has been distributed, the cost is not warranted, there is no evidence of maladministration and there are no funds to award Pam commission.
The Court ultimately orders that Peter shall be provided with “basic” accounts regarding the calculation of the distribution and that he shall be entitled to inspect redacted accounts at the office of Pam’s solicitor, provided he pays the costs involved.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Provide us safe highway access
DEAR News Of The Area,
THIS letter is in response to Council’s proposed bridgework at Old Coast Road, Korora.
Once the bridge is demolished, hundreds of cars and trucks each day will be forced to use a detour along a narrow, winding road that is incredibly dangerous.
The government, both state (Bypass) and local (Council), have failed to communicate and cooperate to provide the proper safe highway access they promised us.
We of the people are not pawns in your political game.
At 84, I had to adjust to the madness of getting onto the highway by turning left
only and then attempting a dangerous U-turn near Opal Cove.
Now I am confronted with the Old Coast Road detour dilemma.
I feel so much trepidation that I am considering not driving at all for the stress and worry.
Maybe the powers that be should consider our plight first-hand.
We, the people, matter.
We have purpose.
What is yours?
Provide us safe highway access.
Yours sincerely, Marion LESSER, Korora.
Lest we regret
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down.
The Defence Minister Richard Marles stated back in March that history would be the judge of the government’s response to its findings.
Within days of its release, highlighting problems of leadership deficiencies that reflected his own portfolio, Marles was in parliament stripping medals and confirming the prospect of prosecuting soldiers for war crimes.
In 2008 the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Australian troops in Afghanistan.
He described the conflict zone as a hell hole.
He stated to the troops, “When you’re out there in this godforsaken part of the world doing your stuff, you need to know that back home not only the nation is behind you, but people running the show like the Defence Force Chief is behind you. And the government’s behind you as well.”
By 2020 in response to allegations of war crimes, Rudd was demanding, “Those that are responsible for these crimes, and any efforts to conceal them, must be brought to justice.”
The hypocrisy of politicians can never
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DEAR Jasminda,
AT my recent wedding, my husband recited very out-of-character wedding vows.
I have since been told he wrote them with the assistance of AI. Was it all just a sham? Did he even mean what he said? I feel really angry.
Helen G.
Dear Helen,
THERE are roughly two camps that people fall into with AI.
Those who see it as a godsend that saves precious time, and those who regard it as the work of the devil, diminishing the heart and soul of the written word.
People who struggle to write well have embraced the idea of throwing a shamozzle of words into their computer and witnessing (in mere seconds) those words being transformed.
The implications, though, are highlighted in your conundrum.
Suddenly everyone can sound as though a Cyrano-wannabe is whispering in their ear.
It's a slippery slope though.
I've experienced this too, though not on a romantic level. I used to write articles for a local magazine.
I didn't do it for the money (which was as meagre as a Brazilian bikini), but for the sense of satisfaction.
I had a flick through the magazine recently and the stories were so flowery, so overwritten, that AI's influence was immediately recognisable.
be underestimated.
Accountability of any mistakes made in Afghanistan must start with those that sent our troops to that ‘hell hole’ and failed to provide the necessary leadership to adequately protect them both physically and psychologically in that ‘godforsaken part of the world’.
With veteran males serving in combat or security roles being twice as likely to die by suicide than other males in the population, it is obvious that support from our government is insufficient.
The Royal Commission is a once in a generation opportunity to make a difference to the wellbeing and health of veterans, and its findings must not be lost to the neglect of politicians.
In the words of Commissioner Dr Peggy Brown AO reflecting on the Royal Commission recommendations, “Everyone has the opportunity to create a better future for our veterans and their families. Our service personnel and veterans have fought for you, the people of Australia! It’s now time to reciprocate and fight for them. Support the veterans in your community (and their families). Let your local member know you will be watching.”
Regards, Adam FULLER, Mid North Coast.
Maybe the publication is saving a bit of money, but what is the ultimate cost?
Your husband may have struggled to find the right words to express his (very real) feelings. But yes, I think you are right to be angry.
Vows need to come from the heart, not from a mashup of Wikipedia, scientific journals and news sources.
AI can also be misleading.
You don't want to have to fact-check your husband's undying love.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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OPINION & LETTERS
Fairness please The Jetty Foreshore and planning
DEAR News Of The Area,
I RECEIVED a message from a concerned friend asking if I had heard a radio interview with the Executive Director of Property NSW on Tuesday.
No I hadn’t so yes I did.
The Executive Director’s assurance the rezoning of land adjacent to Jordon Esplanade at the Foreshore for multi level residential development was the best use of this land with the greatest economic benefit to the government and the community did not ring true.
"We know what is best for you" left many questions to be answered.
I searched my memory for reasons why and this is where it went.
If previous land deals between Coffs Harbour and the NSW State Government both private and public are anything to go by it would seem the opposite is the case.
These deals are evident in many vacant and abandoned sites across the city.
For all those people who say the Coffs is looking tired and unloved because the lawn is not mown immediately after a rain event it is worth considering the part these vacant and abandoned sites play into perceptions of the city.
For brevity I list them here beginning east and moving west listing only sites which have involved either approval sale or purchase by the NSW State government.
The Jetty Hub
A brand new build adjacent to the entrance of the Jetty constructed by NSW Government in the closing days of the pandemic and the Jetty Foreshore Project Steering Committee.
It must be noted it was never included in that consultation process.
Two years on and no lessee has taken any interest in this great building.
It would definitely make a fabulous
cultural and maritime museum.
Anyone? City of Coffs Harbour?
NSW Dept of Fair Trade and other government offices
Located on the Jetty Strip adjacent to the Jetty Village Shopping Centre on Harbour Drive this site was sold to the Jetty Village owners for inclusion in their eventual redevelopment.
A guess at how long it is since this occurred is ten years.
The old Forestry site
Also on Harbour Drive at the Jetty Strip enclosed by a cyclone wire fence and vacant for as long as the previous site mentioned.
This building was a classic example of mid-century architecture constructed from locally sourced hardwoods which could have been used as a facade for any development paying homage to the history and the future of Coffs Harbour.
The old hospital site bordered by Harbour Dr and Victoria St
It goes without saying we have benefited from the sale of the site with the building of the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.
However 20 years of very slow development on this site tells a story of its own.
This site is less than 50 percent developed after two decades.
The Glenreagh St TAFE Campus
Slowly going through a transition since the Coffs Harbour Education Campus was established 25 years ago. Seeing this completed and the land well utilised is something I look forward to.
Yarilla Place
Although not a NSW Government initiative was approved by the NSW government against the wishes of 15,000 signatories and 785 submissions.
This development has left the community with an additional 5,000 sqm of vacant office space in the CBD and a
DEAR News Of The Area,
WHY is the new library at the Council’s Yarrila building charging $1 for a printed colour copy?
Librarians are sending the public to places to print where they are charging under half that price.
I thought part of the $82,000,000 was for the ongoing running expenses of the building, or are the library users paying for that?
community carrying the burden of its cost which has seen the sidelining of so many other community projects.
On Gordon St
Property NSW has three holdings generally known.
These include the Service NSW offices which is a single story building in a precinct zoned for high rise with a substantial land size.
It is ripe for redevelopment for expansion of government offices.
The corner of Albany St and Gordon St is a carpark which was purchased by the NSW Government just in the last couple of years which is yet to be developed for a new central hub of government departments and services. With a purchase price of almost $4 million this site was valued at a price 2//3 of the land at the Foreshore now in question which the government sold to itself for $6 million.
Moonee Street there is the old police station and courthouse.
This building has been lying wasting since the construction of the new police station and courthouse.
These two buildings have of course been a great addition to the Coffs Harbour community.
The additional unleasable site in Gordon St not so much.
Finally It is worth noting the NSW Government's contribution to the new technology/industrial park attached to the airport.
This development received a considerable amount of NSW State
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
IT seems that the release schedule for Australian cinema is built around the state to our south, as this week's slate of family films arrives perfectly timed for Victoria's school holidays.
A heavy favourite for the next great, enduring animated classic is Dreamworks adaptation of The Wild Robot.
‘Roz’ is a utility robot that is stranded on a remote island after her cargo ship runs aground.
When the island's wildlife accidentally activates her, she must change her own programming to adapt to the natural world for which she is not designed.
Aiming for big emotion with this heartwarming tale, Dreamworks have swung for the fences with this, the final animated film they will produce in house, and it looks as though they will be shutting down their animation department on a winner.
Those wanting a little more action/adventure in their animation can check out Transformers One, the first animated film in this franchise in 40 years.
Serving as a ‘prequel’ to the Transformers characters and stories, this film tells the story of how the first Transformers gained their power and what started the conflict between the Autobots (Goodies) and the Decepticons (Baddies).
Big franchises in general have followed a pattern by which animated films - free
from many of the pressures and expectations of the live-action blockbustersend up being far superior to most other entries.
This looks to continue that trend, with overcomplicated back-stories and continuity all discarded for the primary rule of family films: Have fun!
The voice cast is a bit loaded with stars as well, featuring performances by Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Brian Tyree Henry and Steve Buscemi, amongst others.
Boys will dig it - parents probably won’t be bored.
Looking to join the ranks of beloved Aussie gems like The Dish and The Castle, Runt will premiere this week.
The story focuses on what the best Aussie stories always do: the Little Aussie Battler.
In this case, the small but spirited daughter of an outback farming family, fallen on hard times, seeks to solve her town's problems by entering her rescued mongrel (the titular Runt) in the Krumpets Dog Show in London.
Facing opposition from a local greedy land baron, played by the legendary Jack Thompson, and an obnoxiously pretentious Dog Show Overseer (played by Matt Day) who is appalled by the mixedbreed status of Runt, this film revels in the chance to portray the underdogs standing up defiantly to the people who would treat them unfairly.
Comedian Celeste Barber and Jai Courtney play the down-to-earth parents, with Deborah Mailman putting in a supporting performance.
And can the shelter at Park Avenue bus stops please be replaced with something that actually does provide protection from the rain (so people don't have to stand in the carpark) and from the sun in summer (so people don't have to stand in the 20cm strip of shade beside the Beachside building)?
Regards, Judy QUICKENDEN, Coffs Harbour.
Government funding and three years since it was completed has attracted no interest.
When you add to the above all the for lease signs throughout the city for both retail and commercial spaces it is no wonder the town looks tired.
Coffs Harbour needs to grow into itself.
There is both an economic and a social imperative for this to happen.
Planning at both a local and a state level needs serious overhauling with projections for growth considering current global economic conditions not at all promising.
Add to this an ageing population, shrinking migration and smaller families there is a lot to be considered.
The Jetty Foreshore will serve this community well into the future as a tourism and recreational hub with enhanced parkland and community amenities.
We need to attend to the cleaning up of our backyard well before the NSW Government rezones and sells this valuable community asset to the highest bidder.
A bidder who may not see any value in developing the site for another two three or four decades.
It is the surrounding neighbourhood east of the rail line which is in dire need of development.
Bring it on. Ann LEONARD, Sawtell.
won the award for Best Screenplay.
The star performance, however, truly is a twohander with young Lily LaTorre and Squid playing Annie and her beloved Runt.
Watching the trailer makes the plot of the film blatantly obvious, but as Roger Ebert used to say, it’s not what a movie’s about, it’s how it's about it.
I suspect the charms of this one will not be lost on those who make this a family night out.
For those parents who may want to drop their children off to a screening of one of the above, and then slip into another theatre for more adult fare, The Substance has you covered.
This film is receiving major buzz from international audiences after having played at the Cannes Film Festival and
Praise has been heaped on the performance of Demi Moore (my gosh, remember her?!?) who plays an ageing celebrity fitness personality desperate to hold on to her fame and position.
She turns to a mysterious product that purports to “create a younger, better you” when injected, but which has horrifying side-effects when mis-used.
A satire and scathing critique of our impossible societal beauty standards, this body horror also sees an impressive turn from Dennis Quaid as a vile Hollywood-type Producer. The second feature from French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat, audiences can expect some thought provoking examination of unbalanced expectations of men and women alongside some genuinely disturbing imagery
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Daz’s Sportz Starz: Sahara Weil
By Daz HALLORAN
HORSES have never been my thing.
A wild ride at Scenic Hills Riding School made that clear when a horse, channelling ‘The Man from Snowy River’, took me on an unplanned adventure.
Despite my best cowboy impression, I barely made it back to the stables, realising
my dreams of riding a white stallion with roses thrown at my feet at El Caballo Blanco were over.
But let’s rein it back in and talk about someone who’s mastering the horse world - sixteen-year-old Sahara Weil from Bellingen.
She’s not just riding horses; she’s doing gymnastics and dancing on them!
Equestrian Vaulting is her sport, and while it’s still growing in Australia, it’s huge in Europe.
Despite being relatively new to the sport, Sahara is doing incredible things.
With no horse, no coach nearby, and minimal facilities, she’s had to travel extensively for training.
Currently, she’s in Adelaide training on a
Group 2 refs honoured
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Rugby League’s finest referees have been honoured for their stellar officiating seasons.
Blake Smoothy is Referee of the Year, narrowly edging out veteran Nathan Grace, while Beau Glyde claimed Junior Referee of the Year after an excellent season.
Both were named during the Group 2 Referees Association annual presentation night at The Coffs Hotel.
This is the third year in a row that Smoothy has been recognised as Referee of the Year and the third year running that he has refereed the Group 2 First Grade Grand Final.
He thanked the coaches and appointments board for their constructive feedback and credited Nathan Grace, who has thirteen grand final appointments since 2006 under his belt, for pushing him as they jostled for the top spot.
"It’s always a motivator
to get better when there is competition within the association for the top appointments," Smoothy said.
"It's one of the major reasons I encourage explayers to take up officiating - there is still an opportunity to compete and challenge themselves."
Beau Glyde’s award cements his status as one of the most promising young officials in the region.
In just his second year of refereeing, he made his Grand Final debut by officiating the Under 12s.
Other notable award recipients included Nick McCudden who took out Rookie of the Year; Lynda Scott, who was awarded the peer-voted Referees’ Referee
horse named ‘Reggie’ and preparing for the Junior World Championships in Austria in 2025.
Sahara’s journey hasn’t been easy.
This year, after losing her training horse and recovering from an injury, she had only two weeks to prepare for her first international competition in Italy, where she placed second - a remarkable achievement.
She then competed in Hungary, where she qualified for the Junior Worlds, all with limited preparation time.
At home, Sahara and her mum Susan have improvised a training setup, including a horse simulator named ‘Zoomie’ to help her practice.
Sahara’s commitment is extraordinary, as she prepares for more training abroad in the USA and Europe.
So, while my horseback dreams are long gone, I’m thrilled to see Sahara galloping full speed towards hers.
Keep an eye on hershe’s just getting started!
If you’d like to support her journey, you can find her on Instagram (@ saharaweilvaults) and donate to her GoFundMe page. Onwards and upwards we go!
Coffs to host State of Origin Oztag
By Aiden BURGESS
IT will be blue versus maroon in Coffs Harbour this weekend.
NSW and Queensland representative Oztag teams will face off in the 2024 State of Origin, which is set to be decided over two big days of state versus state action at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
award for her outstanding contribution to the association; and seventeenyear-old Malcolm Keating, who capped off a strong season as the Most Improved Referee.
Keating officiated this season’s Under 15s grand final.
The presentation night was a celebration of not only individual accomplishments, but also the collective effort of all referees who have contributed to a successful season of Group 2 Rugby League.
"We had referees backing up Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, which is testament to their commitment to making sure games went ahead,” referees boss Des Fisher said
"We would encourage anyone interested in joining
NSW and Queensland teams will battle for bragging rights across 28 divisions ranging from Boys and Girls 11s to Mens 55s.
Each division's teams will play off in a four game series, with the fourth game going into extra time if it is tied 2-2.
“As soon as they put on the jersey, whether it’s maroon or blue, [players feel] that pride in the jersey, in the state,”
said Australian Oztag General Manager Bill Harrigan. Mr Harrigan said crowds could expect “explosive speed” and top level ball handling from the competition games.
“Then when you start looking at the older guys like [over] 45s, they’ve still got all the skills but they’re obviously a lot slower - but it’s still brilliant.”
q Bellingen’s Sahara Weil is a rising star in the Equestrian Vaulting game. Photo: Susan Weil.
q Sixteen-year-old Sahara Weil from Bellingen is conquering the equestrian world. Photos: Susan Weil.
q Blake Smoothy.
q Beau Glyde.
Coffs to host national Touch Footy titles
By Aiden BURGESS
AUSTRALIA’S finest junior touch football players are set to converge on Coffs Harbour next week for the National Youth Championships.
These are being held over four days from Wednesday, 25 September, to Saturday, 28 September, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The titles are Australia’s premier youth Touch Football event and will be contested by the nation's best from a unique mix of school, regional, and state representative teams.
All are vying to be crowned National Champions in their respective gender and age divisions.
There are eight divisions in total; boys and girls Under 12s, Under 14s,
Under 16s and Under 18s.
It’s the first time Coffs Harbour will host the youth championships.
“Coffs has long been the
spiritual home of our
championships, where some of the best players in the world have delivered so many great moments,”
Group 2 Juniors awards
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s best players have been recognised for their outstanding seasons.
Sawtell Panthers player Kden Carter was the player of the year in the Under 16s competition.
Jax Fuller of the Woolgoolga Seahorses was the highest points scorer, and Koby Toomey from the Bowraville Tigers scored the most tries.
Layci Teale from the Coffs Harbour Comets was named player of the year in the Under 16s League Tag, while Aylani Clark of the Sawtell Panthers was the leading points scorer and try scorer.
Javier House of the Sawtell Panthers was both the player of the year and the leading point scorer in the Under 15s competition, with Xavier Fittock from the Coffs Harbour Comets the leading
try scorer.
Smithtown Tigers player Oliver Haydon swept the awards in the Under 14s competition, winning the player of the year, leading points scorer, and leading try scorer.
Coffs Harbour Comets Red player Harley Teale was both the Under 13s player of the year and leading point scorer, while Hayden Brien of the Sawtell Panthers scored the most tries.
Flynn Tolman of the Smithtown Tigers was awarded player of the year in the Under 12s competition.
Kempsey Dragons player Alex Lockwood was the leading points scorer and try scorer.
Kden Carter (Under 16s/Sawtell Panthers), Lily Phelps (Under 16s League Tag/Grafton Ghosts), Xavier Fittock (Under 15s/ Coffs Harbour Comets), Kyden White (Under 14s/ Bowraville Tigers), Braxton
“[Bringing]
a representative team which encompasses a large part of Northern NSW.
A number of Coffs Coast juniors will play for
q The Sawtell Panthers won the Under 16s premiership.
Martin (Under 13s/Coffs Harbour Comets), and Alex Lockwood (Under
Braves win local derby
By Aiden BURGESS
BELLINGER Valley Braves have earnt bragging rights with a win against the Coffs Harbour Suns in the Sunshine Basketball Conference.
The Braves men kept their undefeated run going with the 74-62 win at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Bryce Sully had a game high 23 points for the
Braves, while Jake McMillan top scored for the Suns with 20 points.
The win was the Braves fourth straight and sees them in first spot on the ladder while The Suns sit in
third spot with three wins from their first five games.
Both Jake McMillan and Bryce Sully have had the best individual starts of the season.
McMillan leads the
of the Year, and
league in scoring, averaging 23.5 points a game, and Sully is in second with an average 23 points a game.
The Suns men’s and women’s teams hit the road this weekend to take on the Lismore Storm.
The Braves travel to take on the Grafton Vikings, as they look for five wins in a
row. The Sunshine Basketball Conference is the Far North Coast’s premier representative basketball competition, featuring teams from Ballina, Bellinger Valley, Byron Bay, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore, and Yamba.
senior
Touch Football Australia CEO Jamie O’Connor.
the National Youth Championships to Coffs Harbour [gives] our
youth players the chance to follow in the footsteps of some of their idols.”
the Northern Eagles,
q Queensland Secondary Schools Touch 18s Boys and Girls teams celebrate at last year’s National Youth Championships. Photo: Touch Football Australia.
12s/
Kempsey Dragons) were each named player of the match in their respective
grand finals. Bowraville Tigers were the Club
Dwayne Laverty from the Bowraville Tigers was named Volunteer of the Year.
Circle of inspiration
By Andrea FERRARI
PARALYMPIC swimmer
Maddie McTernan is back from Paris satisfied with a “good campaign”.
“Two season bests, 5th place in the 100m backstroke, Silver in the 4 x 100m mixed free relay, two PBs, an Australian record, and 5th place in the 200m freestyle,” the former Coffs Harbour swimming club member shared with the News Of The Area.
Looking back at what inspired her to aim high, Maddie cites a chance meeting with Australian Paralympic swimming legend Ellie Cole AM at the NSW State Open Swimming Championships in 2016.
As a shy fifteen-year-old up-and-coming multiclass swimmer from Coffs Harbour, having a photo taken with the elite sportswoman fuelled Maddie’s Paralympics dream.
The intellectually impaired S14 swimmer, who lives with autism, anxiety and ADHD, set her sights on competing at the highest level.
At the recent Qantas “Welcome Home” function for the Australian Paralympic team in Sydney, Maddie again met Ellie, who is now a Channel 9 commentator, and showed her the photo of them from 2016.
She told Ellie how that photo inspired her and gave her the drive, passion and ambition to be an Australian Paralympic Dolphin team swimmer.
Maddie’s father Paul told NOTA, “I was the Coffs Harbour swimming team manager at the time and Maddie was in awe being in the presence of Ellie.
“I went over and asked if I could get a photo… which Ellie politely agreed to.
“When we left to drive back home Maddie told me she wanted to make the Australian team and swim with Ellie.
“I laughed at the time, thinking this was way beyond her capabilities.
“Wow, how I got that
Legends teeing off in Pro-Am
SOME of the biggest names in the modern era of Australian golf will be playing at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club next week.
Friday, September 27 will see 56 great golfers tee it up in the Watsons Leisure Centre Legends Pro-Am.
Iconic Australian players such as Peter Senior, Peter Lonard, Andre Stolz and Terry Price will be joined by other notable Legends Tour players Guy Wall and Euan Walters as well as recent
winners on The Legends Tour Christopher Taylor, Adam Henwood and Brad Kennedy
The event, which has a morning and afternoon shotgun start, provides a unique opportunity for local golfers to play alongside one of these legends.
Spots are still available to play in the morning groups.
Players interested in teeing off in the ProAm will need to contact the Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s reception on 66523244 to book or send an email to reception@ coffsharbourgolfclub.com. au.
Coffs Harbour Golf Club general manager Paul
McAra said the cost to play in the Stableford event is $75.
“The price includes not just the 18 holes of golf in the morning but also drink vouchers, lunch, post-game drinks and prizes as well as a chance to play with one of the legends of Australian golf,” McAra said.
With the professionals playing for a share of the $15,000 in prize money on offer, there promises to be some hot golf produced on this exciting day.
q After last year's runner-up finish at Coffs Harbour, Peter Leonard will be aiming to go one better at the same venue during next week's Legends Pro-Am event.
“I hope I can return the favour that Ellie did for me and… have a photo [taken] with a young swimmer that helps them to live their
wrong. This is what the circle of sport is about.”
The family now lives on The Gold Coast but Maddie comes back to Coffs Harbour every year to participate in
the swimming carnival.
dream, to make the Dolphins swim team and to represent Australia at a Paralympic games as I have done.
“That would be great.”
Photo: Golf NSW.
q The 2016 photo with Ellie Cole that changed Maddie McTernan’s life.
q Swimming stars Maddie McTernan and Ellie Cole at the Qantas ‘Welcome Home’ function for the 2024 Australian Paralympic team.
Sawtell Dodgers win Coffs baseball championship
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL Dodgers are once again the champions of Coffs baseball.
The Dodgers won the A-grade title for the second straight year, capping off a great season in which they were minor premiers, with a 9-6 grand final victory against the North Coast Brewers.
The Dodgers successfully held off a late rally from the Brewers at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
With the Dodgers leading 9-2 heading into the ninth inning, a grand slam from Brewers player Cooper Bake-Smith cut the lead to 9-6, breathing life into the contestbefore the Dodgers held their nerve to win.
Dodgers player Michael Crossland was over the moon after missing last season’s grand final victory.
“Unfortunately I was overseas last year, so to be home and
playing nearly every week for this amazing club and to get the win was awesome,” he said.
The Dodgers veteran explained how the side defended their title this season.
“I think our defence has been really good. AJ on the bump, and Josh Siebert has done an amazing job on the hill,” he said.
“And I think we have been so fortunate to have nine guys that can hit.
“Many clubs have got two or three guys that they lean on… so to be able to hit one through nine is invaluable.
The shortstop highlighted the key to the grand final victory was “to keep the ball down and make sure that we were aggressive.”
“Chad threw an amazing game for the Brewers, and for us to be able to hit him early and score some runs [helped us] get in front.
Crossland praised his club's
culture.
“To be able to see this many people here at the grand final and to have people sticking around afterwards, this is a real family club.
“It’s not just nine or ten guys that show up every weekend. It’s the wives, it’s the mums, it’s the dads, it’s the kids.
“People just love the sport, it’s beyond an individual.”
Best teams
By Aiden BURGESS
ANOTHER winter sporting season has been won and done on the Coffs Coast.
Here are the senior teams that were truly a class above.
Sawtell Panthers: Went through undefeated to win the inaugural Group 2 Rugby League Women's Tackle premiership.
Nambucca Roosters: Their first grade side led the way all season, winning the Group 2 Rugby League premiership for the first time since 1996.
Northern Storm: Won North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League title, beating season premiers the
Woolgoolga Wolves in the grand final.
Urunga Raiders: Had an undefeated season on their way to winning North Coast Football’s Women's Premier League title.
Coffs Harbour Snappers: Their first grade side won the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division premiership, beating minor premiers Hastings Valley Vikings three times in a row
to end the season and win the trophy.
The Snappers women beat minor premiers Grafton Redmen twice in the finals to win the premiership.
Port Macquarie Magpies: Won AFL North Coast’s seniors premiership, losing just twice on their way to winning the flag.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints: Beat undefeated minor premiers the Coffs
Harbour Breakers twice in the finals to win AFL North Coast’s women’s premiership.
Coffs Harbour Comets: Successfully defended their reserve grade premiership, inflicting the Macksville Sea Eagles only loss of the season in the grand final.
Sawtell Dodgers: Won Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s A-grade title for the second straight year after also finishing as minor
premiers.
Urunga Hockey Club:
The Urunga Cyclones were leading the way in the Hockey Coffs Coast Men’s competition, before their season was cut short due to the ground closure.
The Urunga Twinkle Toes were a perfect 14 wins from as many games in the Women's A Grade competition.
q Sawtell Dodgers players and supporters celebrate their grand final win.
q Sawtell Panthers Women’s Tackle team were one of the standout teams of the winter sporting season.
Coffs Coast’s first AFLW game
By Aiden BURGESS
BIG time women’s footy came to the Coffs Coast for the first time when the Sydney Swans and Richmond Tigers clashed in the AFLW.
A dominant first quarter set up the Tigers 10.8 (68) to 3.4 (22) victory against the Swans at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Tigers scored their opening goal after two minutes and continued to pile on the goals in the opening quarter.
Tigers captain Katie Brennan tore the Swans defence to shreds, kicking three goals in a row to give her side an early 24-0 lead.
The Tigers locked the ball in their attacking half as their intense pressure, run and carry, and aerial dominance caused the Swans problems.
They took a 31-1 lead into quarter time, an opening blitz which proved decisive.
The Swans were a much-improved side in the second quarter, stopping the Tigers run and carry with solid contested work while
generating their own forward 50 entries.
But the Tigers weathered the Swans storm to take a 4314 lead into half time.
The Swans showed some grit trying to fight back, matching it with the Tigers to get within 21 points, before Richmond reverted to their first quarter form and dominated the territory
battle.
The Tigers had a 29-point lead heading into the final quarter and didn’t give the Swans a sniff, once again locking it in their own attacking half and finishing strongly for the 46-point win.
Tigers captain Katie Brennan emphasised the importance of their strong start.
The best of Europe
to miss a moment as these elite athletes compete for a prize pool purse of $500,000 from March 13 to 16.
Tour of Australasia and we thank the NSW Government for their vision in welcoming our international players.”
With an expected influx of visitors, Coffs Harbour is set to receive a significant economic boost.
Players, family supporters, and tournament officials will be at each venue for several nights.
And for those who can't attend in person, fear not because the tournament will be broadcast live, reaching fans across Australia and Europe.
Whether watching from the gallery along one of the Coffs Harbour layout's beautiful fairways or tuning in from afar, you won't want
The Coffs Harbour Golf Club is no stranger to hosting a Ladies European Tour event having been the venue for the Women’s NSW Open back in 2018 when Meghan MacLaren claimed victory.
The club’s general manager Paul McAra said the success of that event and several others the club has held since laid the platform for being able to host another international tournament.
“We’ve run successful tournaments in the past and proven that we have the capabilities in management and support and the course itself is up to international standard,” McAra said.
“We learnt a big lesson in Round 1 that we have to start fast and come out firing, so we had to replicate that,” she said.
“We know that the Swans were trying to do the same thing, they started a little bit slow last week against St Kilda, so we knew they were going to come out firing, they are a really tough team to play
against especially when they get their game going through the corridor.
The winning captain shared what pleased her the most about her team’s performance.
“We had a really good spread of goalkickers and that’s when we play our best footy - when we just share it around.
“We’ve got some superstars in the midfield, it’s sort of like if you lock down one of them, the others pop up.
“To play our way and to wrestle the game back on our terms, we knew Sydney were going to come in that second and third quarter, so to just wrestle it back and play our way was pleasing.”
STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40
q Having won a Ladies European Tour event at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club in 2018, Meghan MacLaren from England will return to the course in March when the club hosts the Australian Women's Classic. Photo: Golf NSW.
q Richmond Tigers captain Katie Brennan celebrates a goal.
q Sydney Swans player Laura Gardiner tries to burst away.
q Sydney Swans and Richmond Tigers players compete in an aerial contest.
q 2023 AFLW Best and Fairest winner Monique Conti wins the ball for the Tigers. Photos: AFL North Coast.
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
SEPTEMBER 11 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 17 participants. Master Grade: Jake Buckley 95.8, A Grade: Jon Brown 95.8, Johan Greyling 94.8, Stuart D 87.4, Phillip Payne 85.2, B Grade: Member-677 85.4, Jessica Hancock 84.4, Cherelle Steinhardt 84.3,
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
WEDNESDAY, 11th September, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/0, Gerard Martin d George Ruaporo 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Will Fang 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d David Cini 3/1.
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
By Marilyn ELY
BREAST Cancer Charity
competition Tuesday 10th
What a great day we had on Tuesday 10th for our annual
Park Beach Bowls Club Results
By Doug POWELL
SOCIAL Triples Tuesday 10/9/24
J. McLeod. A. Dorrington. D. Hull d M. Ross. A. Stone, G. Stanford 19-13
P. Elliott. P. Lawrence d C. Donjahn, H. Major d 24-16
Joan Long, John Long> D. Peake d P. Booth, J. Dunn, M. Berube 1918 J. Robinson, R. Beaumont, R.
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
9/9 PLAY 9 Nicole Owen 21. Ball to 18c/b 10/9 Medley Stableford A: Cameron Arnold 40, Lochie Smith 39c/b, Allan Heffernan 39c/b. B: Doug O’Connor 38c/b, Allan Robertson 38c/b, Dieder Galas 38. C: Michael Hart 39c/b, Peter
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 9/9/24
L Read, L Mitchell DEF S Kennedy, M Friend
G Davidson, C Christian DEF K Mason, A Day
E Korchma, J Cherne, I Griffeths DEF J Chapman, N Elford, D Ide
R Hill, L Kratz, D Anderson DEF R Cook, P Day K Taylor
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls
10/9/24
S Kennedy, K Kratz DEF L Savage, A Day
N Elford, N Feltrin DEF J Wheeler, J Poletti
T Rhoads, R Lucas, L Wheeler DEFD T Rhoads, M McDonald, M Sharman
WEDNESDAY – Social Bowls
11/9/24
Great to Welcome “NSW and Qld Taxi Drivers Bowling Group “and other visitors enjoying a Day
Michelle D 74.3, C Grade: Philip
Grace 79.2, Matt Miller 75.0, Jeffrey W 69.1, Pete C 65.1, Terry W 61.1, Brian Brock 60.0, Phil Hartmann 31.0, Visitors: Jay Archibald 28.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 15 participants. Cherelle Steinhardt 196.4, Jon Brown 193.8, Member-677 191.7, Jessica Hancock 191.5, Saxon G 190.4, Jake Buckley 189.3, Jeffrey W 188.4, Philip Grace 186.5, Matt Miller 186.4, Johan Greyling 186.3,
Division 1
Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx
3/0, Gerard Martin d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin.
Division 2
David Cini d Tim Garrad 3/2, Will Fang d George Ruaporo 3/0, George Ruaporo d Tim Garrad 3/2, Will Fang d David Cini 3/0.
Breast Cancer Charity Day at Safety Beach. A 2 Person Medley Ambrose was the game of the day and wonderfully supported by both ladies and men dressed in pink.
Winners of the day were Karen and Tony Bellamy 65 pts. Runners-up Lexine and Wayne
Douglas d M. England, E. Kidd, C. England 23-14
D. Catling, R. Wisely, M. Star d R. Aitken, P. Evans, B. Johns 28-14
D. Wilson, S. McAveney, B. Nicholson d K. Bienfelt, C. Jones, J. Phillips 16-15
S. Kindred, Ann Taylor, K. Kaaden d Y. Orchard, G. Orchard, K. Morrison 29-19
R. Coffey, J. Thorn, D,. Condon d H. Roll. K. Johnson, L. Morris 25-17
B. Smith, P. North, S. Crawford d S. Campbell, M. Finn, R. Lane 23-13
Hirth 39c/b, Samuel Rongen 39. Balls to 35c/b. NTP 7 A: Brian Holman, B: Josh Siebert, C: Greg Semmonds. NTP 11 A: David Knudsen, B: Peter English, C: Michael Hart (pro pin)
Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 Ladies Spring Tournament 12/9 Stroke A: Greer Galloway 82, Amanda Carr 83, Theresa Beswick 97c/b, Christine Fogo 97. Stableford A: Rhonda Cooper on the Greens; G Hitchen, R McClelland, S Wilkinson DEF L Eaves, J Foote, L Hill
A Robertson, D Anderson, A Berry DEF J Abernathy, D Abernathy, N Malone
V Meronie, S Cakies, C Hungerford DRF I Muller, C Attard, L Zecchinati
N Stahlhut, P Covington, B Newling DEF G Peel, P Dean, J Lane
R McFarland, J Folbieg, E Evans Def C Christian, J Kingsley, D Wheeler
R Smithers, P Bird, J Rice DEF A Soper, D Sendall, B Ward
I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh DEF M Frappel, S Hobbs, R Nichols
B Fitzpatrick, L Preston, R Williams DEF G Foote, S Edwards, S Eaves
C Trikeriotis, M Reed, D Armstrong DEF A Vivian, M Hastings, M Aujard
N Blastinger,R McFarland, D Jennings. DEF J Chapman, P
SPORTS RESULTS
Pete C 185.5, Phil Hartmann 182.2, Brian Brock 165.0, Visitors: Mirah Miller 186.1, Kevin Weismantel 180.3
Results of the 600m Long Range event held on Saturday September 14, 2024 at the Dairyville range. F-OPEN (from a possible 120): Greg Roberts 116.8, Mykel Watson 116.4, Theo G 115.8, Rod Ryan 114.7, Bruce Hartmann 113.6, Joel Walker 109.4, Anthony Khalil 106.2, Tim Bowyer 104.4, George Findlay
WINNER: Will Fang from David Cini.
Group B (Division 3 & 4)
King McKie d David McGrath 3/0, Terry Baker d Gareth Berglund 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Wonje Lee 3/1, Char Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/1. Division 3
King McKie d Char Berglund 3/0, Terry Baker d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Sharee Templeton
Bailey 65.75 and 2nd runners-up Vicki and Martin Aubusson 67.5.
A big thank you to all participants for making it so successful. $570 was raised over badge and raffle ticket sales and donations. A huge thank you to our members and sponsors who donated prizes and presented
K. Elliott, S. Jones, W. Moore d G. Meyer, M. Miller, N. McVicar 22-15
Social Pairs Saturday 14/9/24
R. Kelly, R. Lane d T. Ide, C. Holland 25-7
H. Roll, B. Smith, R. Douglas d L. Roll, D. Powell, R. Harris 19-15
G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar DEF J Citrato, L Folberg, B Piano
N Thomas, D Finlayson, P Davies DEF M Murray, H Trikeriotis E Nicolave
L Woods, W Vaughn, J Townsend DEF R Stock, B Martin, P Collins
M Johnson, M Gibbons, W Kellam DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris
H Slater, A Birse, P Cook DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, B Kennedy
D Bond, J Murtas, W Meadows DEF J Urge, N McClelland, J Richardson
B McFarland, R Linguey, T Karam DEF B Pemberton, B Blight, M Sharpe
FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 13/9/24
K Lowry, G Hitchen, W Bujeya
DEF P Bird, R Hill, A Baker
K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry
DEF J Grebert, D Grebert, N Foy
N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend,
99.1 - Visitor, Lachlan Foster 116.4, F/TR (from a possible 120): Al Phillips 112.3, Glenn K 109.4, Ron Dean 95.1, F-STANDARD A Grade (from a possible 120): Robert Ramsey 95.0, SPORTING/HUNTING (from a possible 100): Max Archer 99.8, Lockie Knight 98.10, Ben Rees 98.8, Member-677 96.5, Wendi Holl 95.4, Jeffrey W 93.5, Cherelle Steinhardt 92.5, Michael Paul 91.5 –Visitor, Matt Phillips 98.9 The Bisley Match (10 shots)
d Char Berglund 3/1, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/0. WINNER: King McKie from Terry Baker. Division 4 Nick Jankovic d David McGrath 3/1, Gareth Berglund d Wonje Lee 3/0, David McGrath d Wonje Lee 3/0, Gareth Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/1. WINNER: Gareth Berglund from Nick Jankovic.
Division 5 Dodzi Kpodo d Boyd McGregor
them so beautifully. And the delicious afternoon tea was something to enjoy after the game.
Ladies don’t forget to register for Pro Terry’s 2-Day Varden competition on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 September. Invitations have been sent out far
Oakley, K. Morrison 26-17
G. Colman, K. Price d J. Thorn, T. Erskine 21-18
D. Holland, M. Ahoy d D. Gray, G. Hinsley 16-15
S. Crawford, M. Star d D. Lambert, S. Bailey 20-10
T. Blow, J. Phillips d S. Jones, J. Wills 32-12
Major Pairs
Sunday 15/9/24
R. Aitken, G. Flynn d S. Campbell, P. Rambow 20-14
P. Toy, L. Morris d C.Wearherall, D. Valentine 28-15
13. Heavy rain beat many on Thursday. 13/9 Medley Stableford Lochie Smith 35. Ball to 34 14/9 Mens Stableford A: Michael Kenny 40, Allan Heffernan 38c/b. B: Anthony Clack 39, Grant Martin 38. C: Donald Ham 42, Rodney Hope 41c/b. Balls to 34c/b. Anthony Rapley - eagle on 17. NTP 7 A: Scott Collins (pro pin), B: Neil
DEF Kev Taylor, W Vaughn, D Anderson
M Friend, K English, ,L Preston DEFD B Hamilton, T Brooks, A Taylor
J Chapman, P Day, Ken Taylor FDEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris J Urge, M Saillard, T Karam DEF
Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf Results
By Vicky HUNTER
TUESDAY 10th SeptemberSingle Stableford A GRADEKaren Webster –23, Marilyn Waterhouse-22 B GRADE- Fiona Fitzgerald –26, Lyn Whitelaw – 22 NTP’S - 22nd Hole – Joy Bailey, Lyn Whitelaw 26th Hole – Phillipa Burrows, Gayle Johnson WEDNESDAY 11TH September- Single Stableford A GRADE- Karen Brown –45, Leanne McComas- 40 B GRADE-
,F-OPEN (from a possible 60): Greg Roberts 59.4, Mykel Watson 58.1, Bruce Hartmann 57.2, Joel Walker 56.3, Theo G 54.0, Anthony Khalil 53.1, F/TR (from a possible 60): Al Phillips 55.0, SPORTING/HUNTING (from a possible 50): Ben Rees 50.8, Lockie Knight 50.6, Cherelle Steinhardt 46.1, Robert Ramsey 45.1, Wendi Holl 44.2, Ron Dean 44.1 – Visitor, Matt Phillips 48.4
3/0, Riley Gould d Patrick Howard 3/1, Dale Allen d Boyd McGregor
3/0, Dodzi Kpodo d Riley Gould 3/1, Dale Allen d Riley Gould 3/0, Dodzi Kpodo d Patrick Howard 3/2, Dale Allen d Patrick Howard 3/2, Boyd McGregor d Riley Gould 3/2, Dale Allen d Dodzi Kpodo 3/0, Patrick Howard d Boyd McGregor 3/2. WINNER: Dale Allen from Dodzi Kpodo.
and wide and it’s always good to get to know visitors to our lovely area.
See Terry is you need new clothing, equipment or lessons. He is very easy to get on with and will be happy to help.
See you out there.
J. Swan, D. Hall d D. Wilson, B. Nicholson 28-9
J. Forbes, R. Farmer d G. Colman, K. Price 21-19
D. Holland, M. Ahoy d D. Lindner, B. Watson 21-18
S. Crawford, M. Star d N. McKee, R. Cutmore 29-13
Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please put your name down at the Club reception by 3.00pm Friday.
Thomas, C: Paul Bennett. NTP 11 A: Brad Waterhouse, B: Chris Reading, C: Paul Bennett Ladies Stableford Kerrie Pitman 26 Ladies 9 hole Charmaine Edwards 21, Narelle Foy 20. Balls to 18. NTP Jean Dummer, Saturday Sal Lee Farrell 15/9 Medley Stableford Phil Elliott 40, Jack Baillie 38. Balls to 32c/b
P Paunovic, P Eiberger, P Cook H Slater, C Attard DEF E Nicolave, L Zecchinati, E Tindall, J Richardson, D Frost DEF N Elford, A Day, L Mitchell P Covington, D Finlayson, B Meadows DEFD H Muir, L Savage, A Robertson
S Dodd and K Stirling defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 22- 21
M Lampert and C Latham
defeated R Thornton and R McIntyre 33 - 13
F Cacciattolo and J Brooks
defeated J Prosser and T McKenzie 23 - 12
I Cork and Mike Zentgraf
defeated R Shaw and Laurie Walsh 21 - 16
T Marotta and B Merchant
Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club
By Anne ORR
WEDNESDAY 11-9-24. K. Elliott, M Gudgeon, R Crestani d H Illingworth, C Venturi, L McLeod 28-6; F Gaunt, C Brown, J Kennedy, R DeMeio d F Gaunt, S Betts, B Bodel, K Dwyer 18-15; J Rodwell, P Poulton, C Sheridan d T Thorn, C Treharne, M Watt 24-12; A M Taylor, P Garner, J P Kennedy d C McVicar, J Farrell, K Dunn 20-14;
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEY
SAWTELL RSL Club
Winter Comp
Monday 9 September
DILLIGAF def Bull Finish 8-1
Bad Habbits def Thunderstruck 5-4
Coffs Harbour Golf Club
By Vicki SILVER
COFFS Harbour Golf Club results Monday Vets 16th Sept 2024 49 members and visitors played a 4BBB in slightly windy conditions today.
Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association
By
Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 10th September, 92 MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Nambucca Island
defeated M Hopes and J Wilcox 19 - 15
N Wood and J Evans defeated S Wall and K Costelloe 26 - 10
A Wroe and R Gurber
defeated R Baguley and G Lane 22 - 19
1st Rink M Lampert and C Latham
2nd Rink F Cacciattolo and J Brooks
3rd Rink T Marotta and B Merchant
No Jackpot
WOOPI WANDERERS
WEDNESDAY 11 - 9 - 24
Bear, R Pilon and D Mason
defeated J Evans, P Jones and M Lampert 25 - 11
P Diamond, S Oliver and I Brien defeated J Lynn, M Mulligan and P Hatton 25 - 13
N Barker, A Worboys, S Willis
d S Meyers, C Jones/T Welsh, L Loadsman 19-8; M England, J Clarke, E Kidd, S Hancock d A Oak, D Futcher, L Clancy, B Johns 26-22; Friday 13-9-24, D Futcher, R Lane d A Stone, J Phillips 18-13; S Bailey, D Walsh d P Poulton, E Kidd 2812; J Rodwell, M Star d R Coffey, C Cutt 22-7; G Duffey, D Lindner d V Slater, R Oakley 27-10; C McVicar, N McVicar, L Loadsman d P Elliott, S Campbell, M Berube 19-18; M England, C England d K Elliott, S Jones 17-9.
Fluke Shots def Warriors 6-3
Bulls Hit - Bye
100s
Anna (2)
Debbie (1)
Elaine (1)
Hannah (1)
Asttan (1)
Brad (7)
Craig S (4)
Dave C (1)
Dave H (1)
Dean (1)
Best Scores:
26 Points
Grazziano Toscan & John Wilgress
25 Points
Kirsty Arthur & Roger Martin
24 Points
Norman Shannon & John Delaney
Golf Course in excellent golfing conditions.
A grade: Winner - Ross Donnelly 39, 1st runner-up Kevin Sanford 39, 2nd runner-up Trevor Neaves
35 c/b.
B grade: Winner - Peter Wilson
J Taylor and G Lane defeated S Wall and B Lipmann 23 - 12
K Coombes and K Costelloe
defeated G Woolley and S Ferro 17 - 14
T Collins, J Whalen and B Martin defeated Punkin, C Nightingale and J Martin 25 - 19
1st Rink K Coombes and K Costelloe
2nd Rink P Diamond, S Oliver and I Brien
Lucky Loser J Lynn, M Mulligan and P Hatton No Jackpot
FRIDAY Social Bowls 13 - 9 - 24
Simon Rice and Elise Bennett
defeated J Lynn and Sharon Barnard 20 - 15
Dave Barnard and G Pallister defeated Dee Chandler and J
Urunga
Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
SEPTEMBER 9.
Single Stableford
26 players contested today’s event, including visitors from Young and Wodonga.
Winner, with an impressive 40 points, John Anselmi. 2nd Tony Shields on 38, on a count back from Peter Brotherton, 38, also on a count back.
C grade: Winner- Graham Boyle 40, 1st runner-up Maurie Tate 39, 2nd runner-up Mike Raymond 38.
Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
SEPTEMBER 16
Today’s event was a single stableford, with 28 starters, including 1 visitor , from Wodonga.
Winner, with a magnificent 40 points, Paul Bastick, 2nd Peter Brotherton 38, on a count back from John Anselmi.
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Andy CARROLL
RESULTS for 16th September 2024
9 Hole Stroke Net 11 Starters
Ladies Rosie Hrncir 32 c/b Men Dale Allen 35A
Hinchley 24 - 14
M Lampert and J Hampstead
defeated I Cork and Mike Zentgraf 22 - 17
R Gurber and B Merchant defeated A Wroe and R Shaw 21 - 17
H Schutz and R Bennell defeated C Nightingale and G Cunningham 26 - 12
N Woods and J Evans defeated J Taylor and G Lane 18 - 17 after an extra end
R McIntyre and R Thornton defeated Janette Michael and Mick Michael 24 - 19
1st Rink H Schutz and R Bennell
2nd Rink N Woods and J Evans
3rd Rink R McIntyre and R Thornton
Run-down Bruce Parker 38, Alan Titley, Bob Jones 37, Trevor Major, Richard McCabe 36, Kim Michelsen, Selwyn Newby 35 c/b.
Bradmans Peter Inskip 27.
NTPs 3rd Arthur Hassett, 9th Grant Cardow, 18th Jeff McKerrow.
Longest Putt Bruce Parker. Congratulations to Garry Matthews, nailing an Eagle on the par 4, 17th. Well done Prince.
See you all next week.
Paul (72, 51)
Bull pegs
Paul (1)
Peter (1)
Leader Board
DILLIGAF 54
Fluke Shots 47
Bad Habbits 46
Bulls Hit 45
Thunderstruck 37
Warriors 34
Bull Finish 34
Sollart
NEAREST THE PINS: 22ND HOLE - Frances Gaunt & Rick Jenkins
26th HOLE - Kirsty Arthue & Norman Shannon. Next week is also a two person team event - 333.
NTP’s: 5th Peter Wilson, 8th Diane Mayo, 13th David Nicholls, 18th Robert Peel Ball run to 32 pts.
Run-down Bob Archibald and Bob Jones 36, Jeff McKerrow, Woz Botfield, John McKenzie Dave McBaron, John Leahy, all with 34.
Bradmans Tony Shields 24 c/b from Loz.
NTPs 3rd and 18th, Paul Bastick, ( Noddy on fire today ), 9th Dave McBaron.
No Eagles today, apparently. Longest Putt Wozz Rawlings. Slab Winner Gary Teale.
Sawtell RSL Snooker
By Ken MASON
q Col Osland of Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association with his trophy for a hole-in-one on the par 3, 4th hole at Dorrigo Golf Course which he had on 3rd September, which was presented by Trevor Neaves, Dorrigo Delegate.
Death Notice
Peter Stephen Burgess 15-9-1951 - 1-9-2024
Passed peacefully after a prolonged illness. Sadly missed by Karen, Aiden and Justin, and family and friends.
CHITTICK
John Trahair
25th August 2024, at Johannesburg, South Africa, late of Sapphire Beach.
Dearly beloved husband of Anne. Loving father and father-in-law of Renee & Justin Perks and Lisa & Erling Arnestad. Adored ‘poppy John’ of Grace, Nora and Felix.
Aged 77 Years
Unofficial Mayor Of Coffs Harbour Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John’s Celebration of Life Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 23rd September 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.
The family requests that you wear bright colours.
John’s Celebration of Life Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH
Maxwell Joseph James Elliott 17th September 2024
Passed away peacefully at Bellingen Hospital. Late of Glenreagh. Much loved soulmate & husband of Debby. A loving father of Shane, Daniel, Ann and Tammy and father-in-law to Maria, Michael and Tim. Cherished grandfather and greatgrandfather to 18 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Sadly missed by brother Peter & Charmaine, brother Trevor (dec), brother Graham (dec), friends Luke & Terri, Gibbsy, Mimi, Debbie, Janelle and beloved little girl Suki.
Aged 73 Years
Forever in our hearts.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Maxwell’s funeral service to be held Monday, 23rd September 2024 at 10.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. In lieu of floral tributes donations to Cancer Institute may be left at the chapel. For livestreaming details please see our website.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Betty Marjorie Flanders 14th September 2024
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Woorndoo Victoria, late of Coffs Harbour. Caring wife of Ross (Dec). Adored mother and motherin-law of Helen & Doug Seiver, Russell & Carolyn, Glenda & Ian, Jenny & Carl, Jill & Tom, Loyce & Mark, Sue & Pete and Wesley & Marianne. Loved grandmother to her 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Aged 98 Years
Our beautiful no fuss Mum, at rest.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Betty’s Celebration of life service to be held TODAY, Friday, 20th September 2024 at 11am at the Coffs Harbour Uniting Church. Thence for private cremation. For livestreaming details please see our website.
VICTOR RULLIS
(02) 6651 5007
www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Notices
JOHNSTON
John Gordon ‘Johnno’ 16th September 2024, passed away peacefully. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Boambee East. Much loved son of John & Kathryn Johnston, brother of Jo-Anne Revelly and brother-in-law of Dave Brighton. Uncle of Laura and Tom, great–uncle of Carter. Missed by all his mates, family and friends.
Aged 52 Years
“It Is What It Is”
Sadly Missed, Reunited With Barney, Jesse And Sophie
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Johnno’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 27th September 2024 commencing at 10.00 am.
Johnno’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page. KEITH
& SONS
LENEGHAN,
Annie Ethna ‘Anne’
12th September 2024, passed away peacefully at home, late of Sawtell. Loving wife of Patrick. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Louise & Steve Sprowles and Carolyn Leneghan & Michael Stewart. Adored grandmother of Olivia, Imogen, Bronte, Charlotte and Samuel. Cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
Aged 83 Years Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Anne’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Sawtell on Thursday 26th September 2024 commencing at 10.30 am.
Anne’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Margot Doris Pearce
17th September 2024
Passed away peacefully at Shoreline Aged Care. Loving Partner of Jim. Loved Mother and mother-in-law of Kellie & Bruce.
Aged 87 Years At Peace
Family and friends are invited to attend Margot’s funeral service to be held TODAY, Friday, 20th September 2024 at 2.30pm at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium Chapel, Coramba Road, Karangi.
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A circus certainly isn’t renowned for being the safest workplace around but in Grantchester’s season nine premiere, it’s not the trapeze or lions that pose danger under the big top – but a vicious crossbow murderer. Police detective Geordie and vicar Will (Robson Green and Tom Brittney, both pictured) investigate after a performer is found dead, and must deduce which of the circus’ eccentric cast of characters is the culprit. At the same time, Will weighs up his future after being offered a transfer to a new parish in Newcastle. Now married with children, is Will ready for a new challenge?
FRIDAY, September 20
MONDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7.30pm
Viewers tuning into The Block this year could be forgiven for thinking Married at First Sight is undergoing renovations – so prominent are the personality clashes and heated chats. As the build hits the halfway mark, the teams struggle with ideas for their guest ensuites amid sizeable fallout from the kitchen judging. Sydney sisters Maddy and Charlotte, (both pictured) who joined the series after Jesse and Paige departed, don’t get a lot of love during the open for inspections but keep their focus on bonding with new builder Dan as they prepare to deliver the first room they’ve realised entirely on their own – can they steer clear of the drama (aka Kylie) all week long?
TUESDAY
SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY
SBS, 7.30pm
History, heritage and humour combine in this series that host Shaun Micallef describes as “the pinnacle of my glittering career”. Having delved into his own family
Who Do You Think You Are? more than a decade ago, Micallef is joining six comedians on their own journeys of discovery, travelling overseas to trace their roots and better understand their heritage. Tonight’s premiere episode finds Micallef and Fisk star Aaron Chen (pictured, with Micallef) in Shanghai, China, where Chen is keen to learn about his father Peter’s backstory and the sacrifices he made before moving to Australia in the late 1980s. Poignant and personal, it sparkles with Micallef’s signature wit.
News Late.
Soldiers. (Malv)
A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R)
Make Me A Dealer. (R)
Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines
Show.
discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL. 12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match
6.30 Back Roads: Heysen Trail, South Australia. (PG, R) Paul West tackles the Heysen Trail.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Return, Mv) Geordie investigates when a circus performer is found dead after being shot with a crossbow.
8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the attack only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond.
9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) A famous wellness influencer drops dead. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 10.55 Officially Amazing. 11.25 Dragon Ball Super. 11.50 Supernatural Academy. 12.10am The PM’s Daughter. 12.35 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.10 Rage. 2.45 Jade Armor. 3.05 Total Drama Island. 3.25 Summer Memories. 3.35 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Still Running. (PG, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (R) 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 Frontlines. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. (PG)
8.20 Highgrove: The King’s Country Home.
9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R) 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.05 Something Undone. (Premiere, Mal)
12.05 Rex In Rome. (Ml, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 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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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Charity Family Day. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football.
8.00 Seven News.
9.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R)
NASA turns to a veteran oil driller and his team to save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. However, first they must master their new equipment and overcome old rivalries. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 12.15 Taken. (Mav) Christina tries to reveal a mole in the CIA.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger explores Tasmania.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second semifinal. Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up.
10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+lv, R) A group of mercenaries seeks revenge. Sylvester Stallone.
12.30 Iconic Australia. (Madsv, R)
1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A bulldog has lost its spark. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as it tries to find the right fit for a woman who wants a pal for her staffy.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) A car crash in front of their ambulance forces paramedics Pete and Phil to perform a resuscitation.
10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) A boy is knocked down by a motorcycle. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The victim’s past comes to light and leads the team in unexpected directions.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) Part 2 of 5.
10.15 Fisk. (PG, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Endeavour. (Final, Mav, R)
1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits. (2012, PG) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Inside The Sydney Opera House. 12.05am BTN High. 12.10 Malory Towers. 1.00 A Kind Of Spark. 1.50 Jade Armor. 2.10 Total Drama Island. 2.30 Summer
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Life In Bloom. (R) 10.00 FIFA Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (PGd, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 3.30 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.40 Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 And Then Came The Water. 5.30 Frontlines. (Final, PGavw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. (PGa)
8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of El-Andalu. Takes a look at the Madinat al-Zahra, the ruins of a palace in Spain.
9.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)
10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)
11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. (R)
1.20 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.45 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.35 The Humbling. (2014, M) 12.35pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.30 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 4.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 10.35 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 1am Late Programs. 6am The Crossing. Continued. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 6.40 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 Baby Done. (2020, M) 12.10pm Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 2.00 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.20 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Pride And Glory. (2008, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 9News Late.
10.00 See No Evil: A Crash, Not An Accident. (Mav) Documents the murder of Jorge Rodriguez. 11.00 The First 48. (Mal) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s
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ONTHEBOX
MONDAY, September 23
6.00
6.00
Programs.
Banks. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mlns)
10.15 Have I Got News For You U.S.
11.05 SBS World News Late.
11.35 Suspect. (Malv)
12.05 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+dv)
2.00 The Spectacular. (Malv, R)
4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash takes a step back.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
6.00
TUESDAY, September 24
6am Arthur
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.55 Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 The Voice.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Premiere)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+s)
1.15 Illegals. (Malsv, R)
3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders.
11.00 The Voice. (PGl, R)
12.45 The Event. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) 10.45 9News Late.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
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And The Two Worlds War. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.55 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 3.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 4.50 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 6.45 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 9.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.50 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.10 Unclenching The Fists. (2021, M, Russian) Noon Dating Amber. (2020, M) 1.40 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 4.25 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 6.00 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.50 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 9.30 The Duke. (2020, M) 11.20 The Comeback Trail. (2020, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, Nolan and Nune must decide what to do with him.
10.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A new girl enters the group.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv) Takes a look at one-punch killings. 10.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Phil Tippett:
Mad Dreams And Monsters. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.35 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 12.35pm Breathless. (1960, M, French) 2.15 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.10 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 5.50 Without
THURSDAY,
September 26
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above. (Premiere, PGa)
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (Premiere)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Freezing Embrace. (MA15+av)
12.20 Unbroken. (Malv, R)
2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. (Ml) In the lead-up to the grand final, hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. (MA15+dls) Stand-up performance by Daniel Muggleton.
THE Ladies European Tour is returning to the Coffs
In March the Coffs Harbour course will play host to the Australian Women’s Classic with the LET co-sanctioning the tournament with the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
The event has been held at Bonville International Resort since its inception in 2018 but next year the international tournament will be played in Coffs.
A strong international field, including many Olympians, is expected at the event.
“New South Wales has a strong connection to the LET and its players,” said Ladies European Tour CEO Alexandra Armas.
“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with Golf NSW and the WPGA
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q Having won a Ladies European Tour event at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club in 2018, Meghan MacLaren from England will return to the course in March when the club hosts the Australian Women's Classic. Photo: Golf NSW.
