Coffs Coast News Of The Area 21 July 2023

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By Andrea FERRARI

Female enrolments are increasing, edging into the 87-per-cent male dominated transport, postal and warehousing industries.

Future thinking is driving Paris’s trendbucking studies.

“When I complete the TAFE NSW course, I will be a qualified mechanic, servicing trucks as well as replacing and rebuilding

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Paris pushing boundaries

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engines,” she told News Of The Area.

“No two trucks are the same, which means each day is different and the job is always different.”

Diesel motor mechanics are listed on the ‘Skills Priority List 2022’, a report that found the estimated vacancy fill rate was particularly low for occupations in automotive trades.

In tandem with her studies Paris has an apprenticeship working at Mavin Truck Centre in Coffs.

“My work will also support me to get my truck licence, potentially next year, which is something I am really interested in as it expands my skill set.

“My current job is at a dealership, so I am primarily servicing and maintaining trucks, which I am really interested in.

“But the possibilities for a qualified diesel mechanic are huge,” said Paris.

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“You can go work in the mines, work in servicing a fleet or even start your own business,” she said.

Paris came through TAFE NSW as a TAFEdelivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) student while in high school, which she says put her in a strong position to gain her apprenticeship.

She has always been drawn to the practical skills needed in mechanics, having grown up rurally and learned mechanical repairs from a young age.

“I knew I was always interested in mechanics, having helped my dad do our own repairs growing up in the bush.

“The TAFE NSW TVET course helped me get ahead and turn that interest into a real career path,” she said.

“This qualification means I can work in an industry I’m interested in, where there is plenty of work and I can earn a good income and stay living locally.

“There is more support for females these days, I do believe the stereotypes have been broken,” she said.

“My teachers at TAFE NSW are supportive and encouraging, as is my workplace.”

Dealer principal at Mavin Truck Centre, Dean Mavin says Paris has a great skills base through her TAFE NSW training and a positive attitude, which makes her a valuable employee.

“This is a fast-evolving industry with huge

technical and environmental advancements being made all the time.

“We have several female apprentices, and they each adapt to new knowledge quickly.

“We need people like that in this industry,” he said.

“It’s a great time to be an apprentice, with strong incentives in place to accelerate their career and a strong pathway to more senior roles.

“We are fortunate to have heavy vehicle courses here in Coffs Harbour through TAFE NSW, as there is strong demand in this region for these workers,” said Dean.

By Andrew VIVIAN

PROMINENT Coffs Coast ecologist and environmental activist, Mark Graham, can sleep much more easily after a range of allegations against him were discharged by Coffs Harbour Local Court.

Mr Graham was charged with a number of offences, including resisting arrest and stalking/intimidating a Forestry Corporation employee, arising from separate incidents at state forests on the Mid North Coast, last year.

His defence team successfully argued for the case to be discharged under the Mental Health Act during a hearing last week.

Mr Graham’s defence lawyer, Ben Cochrane, told the court his client suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety at the time of the offences, because of previous dealings with Forestry

Corporation and police, the flooding in Lismore last year and the loss of his home during bushfires.

Mr Graham issued a statement saying, “I am so relieved that this has finally come to an end.

“It has been a long and stressful 3 years for me, my family, and my community”, he said.

As part of the judgement, Mr Graham is required to continue a treatment plan and comply with an 18-month apprehended violence order, which was consented to without any admission of guilt.

He thanked his supporters and legal representatives and said, “I am excited to now focus on protecting the globally significant biodiversity within our public native forest estate, and standing with my community as we work together to give our koalas a future with the urgent creation of the Great Koala National Park.”

q Paris Knight from Nana Glen loves putting mechanical theory into practice as part of her TAFE apprenticeship.

Residents of run-down ‘holiday park’ plead with council for better living conditions

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They gathered to show their support for Councillor Tony Judge’s question on notice regarding CoCH’s investigations into complaints about the conditions at the Arrawarra Holiday Park, 46 Arrawarra Beach Road.

The now-decrepit park is home to many transient berry pickers and a decade of neglect and constant use has left the place in a sorry state.

Frustrated residents have formed an action group to help contribute to a satisfactory solution to what can now best described as a ‘situation’.

The residents’ concerns relate to non-compliance and safety.

CoCH city planning & communities director Chris Chapman responded to Cr Judge’s question on notice, saying council staff had undertaken site inspections and met with the park management/owner/ consultant to review alleged non-compliance and identify other issues.

Council staff have provided verbal, written and

formal directions to the park owner identifying action to be taken to halt certain activities, remove or demolish structures or undertake modification to the park’s operation to accord with the Environmental Planning Assessment Act and the Local Government regulations for parks.

Council also referenced agencies it has been working with on this case, including SafeWork and DPI.

Cr Tony Judge will continue to work with the community of Little Arrawarra to ensure their concerns are heard.

“The depth of concern was apparent from the number of people who gathered outside the council chambers and later attended the meeting.

“It was extraordinary

that such a small community had such a large group at the meeting,” he said.

“I know that council has listened and taken the community's concerns seriously, and I thank council staff for their prompt response to my question on notice.

“I will continue to consult with the community and

other councillors over the next few weeks.”

An action group spokesperson thanked council for investigating.

“The community of Little Arrawarra wishes to thank the City of Coffs Harbour council for their thorough investigations relating to the Arrawarra Holiday Park and hope that a resolution

that allows a rate-paying community to finally be able to live in peace is on the horizon.”

One angry resident outside the council chambers said the community was sick of conditions at the park.

“We’ve had enough of being threatened, bullied and intimidated and will not be silenced when it comes

to modern slavery and the detrimental effects the Arrawarra Holiday Park has on the tiny community,” the spokesperson said.

The Action Group says the neighbourhood is an unsafe place to live and urged council, “do not let this situation drag on any longer for everyone’s sake”.

q Little Arrawarra Action Group outside City of Coffs Harbour chambers on Thursday 13 July. They say they’ve had enough and council must act to clean up Arrawarra Holiday Park.

Cr Judge told NOTA, “This is affecting a lot of people in the little Arrawarra community.

Council to investigate acquiring land at Jetty Foreshores

By Andrea FERRARI

CITY of Coffs Harbour (CoCH)

councillors carried a motion, five for and four against, to proceed to investigate acquiring land at Jetty Foreshores by commencing the process of compulsory acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act (Just Terms Compensation Act) 1991, to keep the land in public ownership.

The motion was put forward by Cr Tony Judge and Cr Sally Townley at the council meeting on Thursday 13 July.

The motion noted the election commitment by the NSW Government to work with CoCH council to retain Jetty Foreshore land in public ownership.

The land in question is Lot 11 DP 843870 and Lot 10 DP 1284099.

“The motion that Councillor Townley and I raised was aimed at making a start on transferring the land from state government agencies to council,” Cr Judge told News Of The Area.

Council manages the surrounding parkland.

“Transfer will consolidate

management of the Jetty Foreshores parklands in one place and ensure we take a holistic approach to future development of recreational space.

“We thought it was important to get the process started and get Coffs Harbour on the front foot.

“It will show how serious we are about the Jetty Foreshores parklands and speed up discussions on next steps,” he said.

Cr Judge said the process can allow for a collaborative approach despite the wording ‘compulsory acquisition by council’.

“While those words may make it sound like a one-sided process, the reality is that it is a method that can be used collaboratively by different arms of government when assets such as land need to be transferred between them.

“The process should be about consultation and negotiation, with both the state government and council working towards a great result for the Coffs Harbour community.”

Cr Judge said the motion was to get “a bit of early attention” when the

government is stretched across a lot of projects on public land across the state.

Councillor Judge, who was also the Labor candidate at the recent state election, said the previous government intended to sell the land.

“However, a key election commitment of the incoming Labor government was to work with council to keep the Jetty Foreshores in public hands.

“I believe that commitment was a huge win for Coffs Harbour’s future.”

Cr Judge said Coffs Harbour needed to keep as much recreational space as possible and coastal open space was particularly important, he said.

Speaking personally, Councillor Judge said he would like to see an innovative approach to dealing with the land transfer.

“I think it would be a win/win if we could organise a land swap with the state government, rather than purchasing the land at the Jetty from them.

“Ideally, I would love to see us transfer some surplus land in exchange for the land at the Jetty Foreshores, with

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“That would keep the Jetty Foreshores for the whole community, but also start to address the critical lack of affordable housing in

our region.

“Again, this is a tool to get those discussions started.”

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Steve Kamper is minister for Small Business, Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Sport. Councillor Judge stressed he was speaking as an individual councillor, not on behalf of the council.

q Cr Tony Judge with NBN News reporter, Britt Ramsay at the Jetty Foreshores.

Bonza drops Coffs-Sunshine flights

By Andrea FERRARI

LOW-COST carrier Bonza has cut its Coffs Harbour to Sunshine Coast route, citing lack of demand.

Bonza launched the route three months ago, landing in Coffs Harbour from the Sunshine Coast for the first time on 20 April to much celebration in the city.

Coffs Coast locals took to various Facebook pages, some to express their disappointment, others taking a philosophical stance about Bonza’s latest move to halt flights.

Sawtellian, Alan Freedman, a member of the local Rotary Club was one of them.

“I’m not surprised that Bonza didn’t do well to the Sunshine Coast leaving Coffs Harbour at 8.15pm which was far too late if you intend going further,” he said.

“Obviously regional routes are not successful with such a large plane.

“How about Coffs to Melbourne where Qantas has a monopoly and can charge what they want?”

Jill Delaney who lives in Toormina had booked flights with Bonza.

“I’m so disappointed in the closure of the Coffs Harbour to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Airport.

“My daughter and grandson live up there and it’s been great to be able to see them more often, and at an affordable price.

“Bonza’s ticket price was $80 return compared with $450 return Coffs to Brisbane with Qantas.

“I’m not disappointed in Bonza themselves, the Coffs Coast has lacked an affordable airline for some time now.

“As we no longer have Virgin or Tiger it’s back to long drives for a lot of us,” said Jill.

“My daughter is cranky at Bonza as I was flying up again on August 3 for her birthday.”

Tim Jordan, Bonza

chief executive, said Bonza was grateful to the Coffs community, but the company couldn’t make money on the Sunshine Coast route.

“Unfortunately, the demand for the Sunshine Coast service was not sustainable with average load factors about 36 percent,” he said.

“We have some flights on our network where 186 seats are consistently full, so for the long-term success of Bonza, we must follow that demand.

“We will continue to have conversations with the team at Coffs Harbour Airport, as we do with all airports, to help support our mission to connect more of regional Australia than ever before."

On Thursday 13 July Bonza published an open letter to customers on its social media channels announcing changes to its route map and timetable, noting the chop for the Coffs connection.

The letter says five routes:

Council backs Great Koala National Park

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE City of Coffs Harbour

has committed to actively supporting establishment of a ‘Great Koala National

Park’.

It wants a seat at the negotiating table, will make

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Sunshine Coast to Coffs Harbour, Sunshine Coast to Port Macquarie, Sunshine Coast to Tamworth, Cairns to Mackay and Toowoomba Wellcamp to Whitsunday Coast, will be removed from

submissions about future tourism, nature and cultural reports and provide community groups with relevant data to assist in optimum outcomes for the Coffs Harbour community.

Before the votewhich ended 5-4 - council heard from community speakers, Ashley Love and Dr Grahame Douglas, from Western Sydney University.

The motion, put by Cr Jonathan Cassell, passed 5 votes to 4, after an amendment from Councillor Swan inviting the state government to organise stakeholder negotiations in Coffs Harbour.

Cr Cassell said, “this motion now formalises council’s engagement in the establishment of a Great Koala National Park.

“It now empowers staff to strategically act on the largest conservation of public lands on the eastern seaboard in 25 years that could see consultations

the airline’s initial route map, while other routes will have their frequencies reduced.

The changes come into effect from 1 August 2023.

The airline said it would communicate with customers

begin as early as October,” he said.

“I expect staff will advocate for the social, economic, cultural and environmental values that are reflected in our key strategic documents.

“They will also investigate funding opportunities associated with the initial $80-million investment promised by the Labor government and they will be involved in the development of a visitor centre and koala hospital.”

Cr Cassell said, “I wish to thank the two speakers who spoke in favour of the motion for their expertise and call on all members of our broad community to work together collaboratively and respectfully in creating the proposed Great Koala National Park”.

Dr Douglas said, “council has delivered on a 9-point plan, which also calls on the NSW Government to

booked on impacted routes, from 1 August to 28 October, via SMS and customers will automatically receive a full refund or alternate flights with Bonza.

facilitate consultation of stakeholders within Coffs Harbour, potentially saving significant costs to community organisations.

“Koalas are Australia’s iconic faunal species and rivals the international significance of the panda in China.

“The National Parks Association of NSW looks forward to supporting council’s initiatives in any way it can”, he said.

“The National Parks Association of NSW now calls upon the minister for environment to implement her pre-election promise to establish a Great Koala National Park Vision on the Mid North Coast of NSW as a matter of urgency.

“This is a great outcome for Coffs Harbour residents, and the koalas of the mid North Coast,” he said.

Cr Cassell agreed, saying, “the Great Koala National Park is the future of Coffs Harbour”.

q Bonza flies in, then flies out - the Coffs-Sunshine Coast route launched on 20 April and will cease on 1 August. At the April launch at Coffs Harbour Airport: Coffs Harbour Airport general manager Frank Mondello, Simone and Tim Jordan from Bonza, Kylie Ezzy, Sunshine Coast Airport/Coffs Harbour Airport and Natalia Cowley, Coffs Harbour general manager.

q Jonathan Cassell, left, and Dr Graeme Douglas urged the City of Coffs Harbour to support the Great Koala National Park.

Hundreds Support ‘YES’ At Harbourside Markets

By Andrew VIVIAN

HUNDREDS of Coffs Coast locals have gathered to show their support for an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament as an important way to recognise the place of First Nations people in our country.

The event, Sunday July 9 at the Harbourside Markets, was an opportunity for people to learn more about the referendum and hear from Gumbaynggirr leaders about why the Voice to Parliament is important.

Market goers had the chance to chat to members of ‘Coffs and Surrounds for Yes’ at two stands, sign up in support, and take away information about the referendum and the Voice to Parliament.

The large crowd listened as Aunty Bea Ballangarry spoke of growing up in Bowraville and her memories of the 1967 referendum.

Although more than 90 percent of Australians voted yes in the 1967 referendum, leading to Aboriginal Australians being counted in the census. Aunty Bea referred to this as “half a job, that’s half a job not finished”, and that establishing a Voice to

Corporation (BMNAC) and Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS) recently resolved to support a ‘yes’ vote.

BMNAC chief executive Clark Webb addressed the crowd, sharing the considerations of the corporation’s board and others in reaching this decision.

He noted the diversity of views, and directly addressed the question of whether the Voice interfered with sovereignty.

Mr Webb said, “we are of the opinion that as long as we continue to speak our language, practise our culture, stay connected to country, that’s also asserting our birthright and our selfdetermination”.

Musician Tareik Hart performed for the crowd, prefacing his performance by paying

to Parliament was part of the change required and an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past.

“Everything has gone superlatively wellthe crowd was overwhelmingly supportive,” said event organiser Simone Olsen.

She said the speakers and crowd were very respectful to a couple of disruptive hecklers.

“We are particularly pleased that people had a chance to hear from Gumbaynggirr leaders about why they believe there needs to be a Voice to Parliament,” she said.

“We know those who are still undecided want to hear from Aboriginal people to help them decide, so we hope that Aunty Bea and Clark Webb have helped people understand that this is an important step in justice for Aboriginal people.”

Volunteers reported afterwards that many people asked for information and advice about how to discuss the Voice with friends and family influenced by misinformation in the media and on social media.

The ‘Coffs and Surrounds’ group was established in late May, and already has almost 200 members, with many more signing up at Sunday’s event.

To receive email updates, get involved in campaigning and be alerted of events for ‘Coffs and Surrounds’, go to https://action. yes23.com.au/coffs_surrounds_for_yes or https://yes23.com.au/

q Yes supporters listen respectfully to guest speakers. Photos: Jonny McNEE.

q Clarke Webb presents a Gumbaynggirr perspective.

Camp Out with Camp Quality

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCALS can support the Camp Quality and NRMA fundraiser Camp Out at Darlington Park, Arrawarra, by joining in a family fun day on Saturday 29 July.

There’s a full day’s of activities.

Money raised goes directly to the national children’s cancer charity, Camp Quality, to benefit its Family Retreats programs, which focus on bringing

q Camp Quality Camp Out takes place on Saturday 29 July.

positivity and laughter back into the lives of kids, aged 0-15, facing cancer.

The family retreats help families build optimism and resilience through community, education and fun.

Wagstaffe ferries operating again

A FREE shuttle ferry service for Wagstaffe passengers to connect with the shuttle bus at Ettalong began operating on Monday.

A bus service takes passengers to Patonga Wharf to meet the scheduled ferry to Palm Beach.

The free shuttles operate in both directions.

From Monday the shuttle ferry service timetable is such: morning peak – 6.15am to 8.45am (connecting with the 7.00am, 8am and 9.30am Palm Beach ferries; afternoon peak – 4pm to 7pm (connecting with the 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.20pm Palm Beach ferries; weekends – 9am to 6pm (connecting with all Palm beach ferries except the 8am Saturday service).

The free shuttle ferry service will leave Wagstaffe Wharf 45 minutes before the

Palm Beach ferry’s departure time from Patonga.

It will leave Ettalong Wharf 35 minutes after the Palm Beach ferry’s arrival time at Patonga wharf.

Transport for NSW previously advised ferry passengers that because of the shifting sand bars in the Ettalong Channel, Ettalong and Wagstaffe ferries had been suspended, with services terminating at Patonga.

Since Monday 19 June 2023, a free shuttle bus service has been running between Ettalong and Patonga Wharfs to assist ferry passengers during key travel times.

Between Monday and Friday the shuttle bus service now operates runs as follows: morning peak - 5.25am to 9.30am; afternoon peak3.30pm to 6.30pm.

The shuttle bus will leave about 30 minutes before the ferry departure time from Patonga Wharf.

A weekend shuttle bus service will operate all day to meet the current scheduled Patonga Ferry timetable.

Passengers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and plan ahead by visiting transportnsw.info

The NSW ‘coastal dredging strategy has identified the Ettalong Channel as a significant investment location, prioritising it for dredging to ensure safe navigation, including for the use of local ferry services.

Transport for NSW is planning to dredge the Ettalong Channel in August and is currently seeking all necessary licence and environmental approvals.

NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort activities manager Sharon Galway said they were delighted to be again hosting a fundraiser for the charity.

“We are so pleased to be hosting the Camp Out again this year for such a great cause and have a 12-hour program packed with winter fun and entertainment for the whole family.

“Some of the highlights include live music by local artist Casey Alexander, beer tasting with Woopi Brewing Co, food by Leonella Pasta, barefoot bowls on the green and face painting and lawn games for the kids with our

holiday hosts,” she said.

The inclusion of the Frozen live character show in the evening, performed by young local artists from Naidu Theatre Company, is a huge drawcard for the event.

“Locals will remember the popularity of the soldout season of Frozen Jr last October, well some of the leads are back to perform their favourite numbers from the show and entertain us with fun and games,” said Ms Galway.

“They’ll then stick around for the screening of the singa-long edition of the movie Frozen on the big screen for our ‘Cinema Under the Stars’

and in true cinema spirit, our candy bar will be open serving fresh popcorn and fairy floss.”

Campers, on holidays or at home, can sign up to support the initiative at camp-out.org. au and fundraise to support kids facing cancer.

NRMA Parks and Resorts will donate 50 percent of all site fees from stays at unpowered, powered and ensuite sites on Saturday, 29 July to Camp Quality.

“Join us to make this the best Camp Out event yet," said For more information phone 1800 766 133 or visit www.nrmaparksandresorts. com.au/camp-quality.

q Teo Ross, Trish Sophia, Sharon Galway and Yaiza Rodriguez are amongst the team members at NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort preparing for an exciting weekend of family entertainment to support Aussie families impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

Timberfest steams in to Glenreagh

By Andrea FERRARI

HISTORIC traditions will be celebrated at Timberfest next Saturday, 29 July, as the small village of Glenreagh opens its recreation grounds for one of the region’s most-popular community festivals.

A first this year is the steam engine ‘whistle off’ with some traction engine vehicles moving around the festival area.

Event organiser Rikki Centinich said things were getting organised.

“The set-up has well and truly started to take place this week as steam engine expert enthusiasts have started to transport some of the oldest steam engines in Australia to the Glenreagh Recreation Grounds.”

The steam engine collectors are a chatty crew and encourage people to ask them about their vintage vehicles.

“Portable steam engines were the primary means of driving all sorts of equipment, from shearing plants, electric generators, water pumps, chaff cutters and stone crushers, they can tell you all

about the story of working steam engines.”

This year Timberfest will build on a popular past theme of having a number of interactive demonstrations from various artisans from across the Clarence Valley.

This year’s demos include saddlers, blade-smiths, wood turners, leather workers and blacksmiths.

“This adds a special element to the festival and allows our attendees to see how things were done in the old days,” said Rikki.

Another high point of the

traditions is the wood chop.

The North Coast Axemen Association will be competing with axes and saws from 10am through to 4pm.

There will also be the famous tree climb demonstration.

Summing up some of the many drawcards, Rikki said, “people coming to Timberfest will have the opportunity to engage in various workshops, talks and hands-on activities, as well as enjoy over 84 market stalls, steam displays, artisan demonstrations, delicious food and enough

kids entertainment to keep your little ones busy for hours,” she said.

“With a captivating blend of the town’s country living, live music and community, this festival promises an unforgettable experience for attendees from all walks of life.”

The organisers admit parking can be a pain, and requires planning.

To help with minimising the number of cars at the festival grounds they have increased the number of shuttle buses in Glenreagh taking people to and from the reserve.

“Our attendees can park in the township and jump

City Choir sings Christmas in July

By Andrea FERRARI

GET out your jingling bells and head along for a singsong as Coffs City Choir celebrates Christmas in July at Coffs Central on Saturday 29 July

Singing seasonal songs, the choir has decided to kick off the Christmas hymns with ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’, followed by favourites all the way through the festive program.

“We have a classic Christmas song book; we’ll be singing all the favourites from there,” Kieran Blaney, Coffs

“And we’ve chosen Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer as the closing carol.”

The performance will last at least an hour, he said.

“Christmas in July is an iconic Australian celebration; we’d love to see lots of people come along and sing with us.”

Everyone is welcome, singing along on the day or joining the choir as a

on a shuttle bus, which will avoid the queuing traffic and take them straight into the grounds,” said Rikki.

“As last year’s festival had record crowds, this year we decided to move online and presell tickets to help with a smoother and quicker entry into the festival grounds.

“We are very excited that our online tickets for the festival are selling fast,” she said.

“As the anticipation grows, festival-goers are advised to purchase their tickets and parking passes online.”

Timberfest is on from 9am - 4.30pm with the wellknown country rock band

The Black Cows closing the event and taking the stage at 3.15pm.

“There is plenty of kids' entertainment all day, so we encourage families to make the drive out to Glenreagh after the kids' sports in the morning and enjoy the afternoon.”

Organisers advise taking a rug or chair to sit back and take in the entertainment.

The day is sponsored by Urunga Chainsaw and Mowers, First Super & Paradox Media.

For more information visit the official Timber Festival website www. glenreaghtimberfestival.com. au

“Anyone wanting to have a go can come along to our Thursday evening singing and give it a try,” he said.

The choir committee has a suggested ‘try it out’ policy before becoming a member.

“Have three goes and see how you feel before signing up,” Kieran suggested.

Coffs City Choir meets to sing every Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Uniting Church on the corner of Gordon and Vernon Streets, Coffs Harbour.

For more information about joining the choir phone president Sheryl Black on 0400 129 432 or visit Coffs

City Choir Facebook page. Coffs Central celebrates Christmas in July from 9am until 2pm on Saturday 29 July with market stalls, food stalls, Christmas craft, face painting, mulled wine and a visit from Mrs Claus and her Christmas Fairies.

q Timberfest on Saturday 29 July includes traditional displays, here’s the saddlery demo.

q Vintage steam engines will move around the festival – listen out for the ‘whistle off’.

q Coffs City Choir singing at a local nursing home.

q Rehearsals for Coffs City Choir which will be singing Christmas in July at Coffs Central on 29 July at 12 noon.

ETC announces new CEO

By Andrea FERRARI

ENTERPRISE and Training Company (ETC), headquartered in Coffs Harbour, has appointed a new chief executive, Damon Munt, as Jenny Barnett retires from the post.

“I’m really excited to be stepping into the role of CEO and leading the team that takes ETC into the future,” Mr Munt said.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to

acknowledge and thank Jenny Barnett for her outstanding contribution to ETC over the past 18 years.

“Under Jenny’s leadership, ETC has grown from a small organisation delivering employment and training services from eight offices on the Mid North Coast to a large and mature enterprise servicing customers from 44 offices throughout both NSW and QLD.”

Damon Munt has been

ETC’s chief operations officer for the past eight years and celebrates his 25th anniversary in the employment services industry this year.

Mr Munt said ETC remained committed to helping local unemployed people find meaningful and sustainable employment, along with developing students’ vocational skills and helping aspiring new businesses reach their goals.

Jenny, who lives in Coffs said beginning work with ETC 18 years ago, it had been wonderful watching the company grow.

“I’m especially proud of our major expansion last year, where we opened 25 new offices in six new regions across NSW and QLD,” she said.

“ETC’s success is a testament to our hardworking and passionate workforce,

senior management team and board of directors.

“I am confident that ETC will continue to shine under the leadership of Mr Munt, and I look forward to seeing what the company achieves in the future.”

ETC was founded in Coffs Harbour 34 years ago.

The first office opened in one of the mud brick huts behind Centrelink in Coffs Harbour.

“With our head office

still based in Coffs Harbour, ETC is proud to remain a regionally focused company,” said Mr Munt.

“As a registered charity, ETC is proud to continue helping organisations reduce disadvantage, generate opportunity, increase support services and/or build capacity in the communities in which we operate through local community grants,” he said.

q Jenny Barnett retires as ETC chief executive after 18 years with the company.

q Damon Munt is ETC’s new chief executive.

Four new voices on 104.1 CHYFM

By Andrea FERRARI

FOUR new volunteer on-air announcers are preparing to take to the airwaves, having completed the 104.1 CHYFM on-air presenter workshop during the July school holidays.

The course was developed by industry professionals with a wealth of experience in broadcasting and was specifically designed for high school students.

Key to the course’s construction and delivery is lifetime radio broadcaster, based in Coffs Harbour, station manager and trainer Angie Vaughan.

“Potential broadcasters learn about using their voice, creating on-air content, interviewing techniques, program production and development and studio operations,” she told News Of The Area.

The 104.1 CHYFM broadcast studios use the same digital equipment and broadcast playout system used in regional and metropolitan commercial stations, giving on-air volunteers real training and experience.

Course graduate who will soon be on the station’s airwaves, Jamaica, said, “I did some training at another station, but the five-day

workshop gave me more skills and confidence.

“I’m really looking forward to developing my program and presenting onair,” she said.

Another successful graduate who will be on-air soon, Jamika said, “once I get my HSC trials out of the

Jamaica and Jamika are already contributing their vocal talents to the weekly ‘What’s on in Coffs’ on-air gig guide.

On alternate weeks, they do the voice-over for the ‘What’s on in Coffs’ guide, which reads three to four pages of script.

q 104.1 CHYFM graduate on-air announcer, Jamaica with

Z of Everything show.

way, I’m looking to present a Sunday afternoon program, talking about youth issues and local sport.

“I think the training is really good; it’s great that there are opportunities like this in the area.

“It exposes us to different people with similar interests and introduces us to a different form of media that isn’t often used, which I think is very interesting,” said Jamika.

“Not an easy task even for professional voice-over artists,” said Angie, “but Jamaica and Jamika handle it brilliantly and get better each week.

“During the course, all students did voice recordings for station IDs and Sweepers and are now being heard onair.”

Peer support training is also part of the course, and Amber, from the very popular program ‘The A to Z of

Collaboration in Coffs: playwrights unite

By Mary KEILY

FORMED in 2016, the Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company recently hosted a workshop for emerging playwrights in Coffs Harbour.

Director, Anne Joyce, a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and awardwinning playwright Carrolline Rhodes, from Nambucca, spent the weekend helping writers hone their skills into

writing for theatre.

“The difference between writing a short story, for example, to a play is that in a play it’s about showing, not telling,” Anne told News of the Area.

“I am blown away by seeing stories come to life and hearing unexpected turns in a script.”

Participants travelled from as far as Woolgoolga, Dorrigo and Scott’s Head and revelled in the spirit of

sharing stories that revealed they had much more in common.

They learned how to create characters and how to make them authentic with demonstrations acted out.

The basics of storytelling, what drives a narrative, what keeps an audience engaged and how to lay out a script was discussed.

A read through of their work by actors gave a new perspective.

Everything’ broadcasting on Wednesdays, 4pm to 6pm, is also part of the training team.

Amber knows the Zetta broadcasting system like the back of her hand and can explain how to operate in an easy-to-understand way, which meant the students learned quickly and were using the panel with confidence in no time.

“It was great to also have them on my program; not only did they master operating the panel and playout system, but their contributions on air were fun, informative and entertaining.

At the event’s conclusion the playwrights were encouraged to finesse their scripts and submit them to the company for consideration.

“I’m so in love with the way our audiences respond,” Anne said.

“We sell out before opening due to the fact we engage a demographic who are not used to theatre, but who come because it’s a novelty.

“Then they get hooked.”

The company has staged four productions on the Mid North Coast and is planning its fifth later this year.

“I’m looking forward to hearing their programs in the near future,” said Amber.

104.1 CHYFM is a real radio station and operates as such.

On-air volunteers who do the training course and mentorship are skilled and confident in on-air presentation and studio operation, and endless opportunities exist.

“We have several programs which I am currently negotiating for syndication to be broadcast on other community stations,” said Angie.

“A very popular community station in New Zealand is particularly keen to take several of 104.1 CHYFM’s programs to broadcast on their network.”

The next five-day, on-air presenter workshops are slated for the September school holidays. Workshop 1 will be from September 25 to 29, and Workshop 2 will be from October 2 to 6. Places are limited.

For more information and to register, info@chyfm.org. au or call the station on 6651 1104.

q Having completed the 104.1 CHYFM On-Air Presenter Workshop, the station welcomes four new graduates: Jamaica and Bonnie, front: Sefo and Jamika

the station’s Amber, from the A to

q Director Anne Joyce and playwright Carrolline Rhodes helped host the workshop.

Machinery makes farming dangerous

By Andrea FERRARI

FARM Safe Australia launched its ‘Safer Farms’ report 2023 at the beginning of National Farm Safety Week, 16 – 23 July.

The report highlights the 2022 injury and fatality statistics, including the first six months of 2023.

This year recorded a return to greater numbers of injuries and fatalities, with agriculture again ranking as the most dangerous Australian industry to work in.

Fifty-five farmers lost their lives on Australian farms in 2022, with tractors accounting for 20 percent of these fatalities and quad bikes another 14 percent.

The report unpacks the statistics and highlights tools and resources available to farmers through the Farmsafe Australia website, Farmsafe member organisations and collaborative partners.

It also calls on industry, government, and supplychain stakeholders to actively support Farmsafe Australia to ensure that Australian farmers have access to free farm safety information, tools and resources.

This year’s Farm Safety Week campaign, ‘Stay on

the Safe Side,’ focusses on tractor, vehicle and machinery safety, in an effort to raise awareness about the alarming injury and fatality statistics attributed to these agents and reinforce important safety messaging to help farmers create a safer working environment.

Paul Shoker, NSW Farmers’ Coffs Harbour branch chair - in Sydney this week for the NSW Farmers annual conference - told News Of The Area farm safety is a big issue and the Coffs area was no exception.

“We have seen a number of incidents on local farms in recent times, from rollover of machinery to injuries from snakes and spiders,” he said.

Paul Shoker says the Coffs Coast is a unique and a challenging place to farm.

“With the steep terrain and growth in the sector we see more agricultural machinery in the hands of more individuals.

“There is also a large contingent of seasonal workers who can be often unskilled in matters around safety.”

Recently the Coffs Coast experienced unannounced farm visits from Safe Work NSW inspectors.

The compliance program focussed on safety priorities such as working around vehicles and machinery, falls prevention, chemical safety and consultation, as well as ensuring workers are kept safe when working alone.

“Safe Work NSW is a major partner of NSW Farmers; we welcome their focus on improving safety on local farms.

“Unfortunately, farms continue to be overrepresented in injuries and death statistics nationally.

“We want to ensure all

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farmers and employees remain safe on farms,” said Mr Shoker.

“At the same time, it has been disappointing to note the new NSW state government wind back safety-related programs targeting farms.

“Since 2016 the previous NSW government had been offering safety rebates and free nationally-accredited quad bike and side-by-side training.

“This program benefited over 2,000 farmers, farm workers and agricultural

This program, administered by NSW Farmers, has helped save lives.

“Farm vehicles play a big part in farm related injuries and deaths for this reason we call upon the state government to consider dedicating funding in this space.”

Farm safety is also a major focus of industry.

“Many farmers in our region are accredited by programs like Fair Farms and Sedex.”

These third-party programs focus on workplace relations with safety being a major component.

“Attitudes around safety are changing as farms have shifted from being family run to larger professionally run organisations.

“We need farmers to engage with industry and government bodies such as Safe Work to ensure we improve on farm safety for all involved,” said Mr Shoker.

To find out more about safety resources see www. farmsafe.org.au

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Firefighters return from Canada

By Mary KEILY

ANOTHER group of NSW firefighters deployed for more than a month in Canada, has returned home safe.

Canada is experiencing significant fire activity early in the season and stands at the highest level of national preparedness.

NSW’s four fire-fighting authorities, including Forestry Corporation, have sent about 200 firefighters to help in Canada.

“They came to help us and it’s good to reciprocate,” said Tom Halliday, harvesting manager at Forestry Corporation.

“We met some great people who were very appreciative.”

Tom and Peter Simon from Coffs Harbour and Mark Drury from Wauchope went over together.

Firstly, they were

briefed in Australia by the Queensland Fire Service, then in Alberta by their forest authorities about the general situation there and the local

differences of topography, the fire weather and the processes and systems they have.

This was followed by

more specific briefings at the fire grounds about what they wanted to achieve and how to “put them out”.

For example, spruce and birch forest

contained a lot of dead matter, debris as deep as 25 metres.

The fire weather was humidity driven, meaning when humidity dropped the temperature rose and fires flared.

Tom was stationed in the far north and had to be driven ten hours to get to the fire ground and on other occasions choppered out in the morning and back in the afternoon.

“Saving life and property were the biggest priorities and there was a lot of effort in protecting towns, for example, Rainbow Lake and the Chateh Indigenous community were very grateful as they had to be evacuated,” Tom told News of the Area.

“When we got there, their fire was 3 percent contained and we got it down to 70 percent contained after working on that fire for four weeks, but then unfortunately two started due to lighting strikes and are still uncontained.”

Tom’s back at work in the Coffs region now.

Drying out: grass-fire threat worst in decade

TWO years of wet weather has led to prolific vegetation growth across NSW, with the state now facing its most significant grass-fire threat in more than a decade.

On the North Coast, although we are still in winter, the weather conditions are drying out and we are now experiencing fires spreading rapidly, catching land owners

unaware.

Rural Fire Service Inspector Sandra Huer said “we are experiencing dozens of fires across the North Coast each week, with our busiest period being the weekends.

"Our volunteers would like to spend time with their families rather than respond to fires.

“Sadly we are also

seeing an increase in roadside ignitions, we would encourage people to report any suspicious behaviour to NSW Police and if they see a fire call 000.”

She said during the cooler months, if planning to burn off, it was important to check the weather for the next few days before lighting up.

“Grass fires can start

easily and spread rapidly, threatening homes, and livelihoods.

“Ensure your pile burns are cleared to mineral earth around the pile, to prevent escape,” she said.

Notifying neighbours and the RFS 24 hours before lighting is a legal obligation.

“If you are planning on conducting a pile burn over

the coming days, please do so responsibly and follow the safe-burning guidelines,” said Inspector Huer.

“When we experience favourable weather conditions, fire agencies will be undertaking important hazard-reduction burns around the state, including burning this week around Hernani, Bongil Bongil, and

Guy Fawkes National Parks,” she said.

“We are doing everything we can to prepare and it’s important the community does the same.

“Take the time now, have a conversation and take some simple steps to prepare your family and your property ahead of the fire season,” she said.

q Peter Simon and Tom Halliday.

q Mark Drury from Wauchope

q Alberta up in smoke.

q Fires and the Canadian bush are hard on machines.

Step in to SCU’s walking study

By Andrea FERRARI

WALKING is the subject of a Southern Cross University study that people on the Coffs Coast can participate in.

The research team for the study is seeking participants for a free program that explores the physical and mental benefits of walking more.

If you are aged 18-69 and are currently inactive or walking fewer than 5000 steps per day, you may be eligible for the sixweek program offered under the guidance

of Southern Cross University researchers.

Dr Scott Goddard of the Faculty of Health is leading the study, which is taking place at the University’s Coffs Harbour campus.

“The inclusion criteria for the study is quite broad and I would encourage anyone that is interested to contact the research team to see if you may be eligible,” Dr Goddard told News Of The Area.

“Walking offers numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being.

“For instance, walking can help with

weight loss, improve cardiovascular health, and strengthen our muscles,” he said.

“In terms of mental well being, walking can improve your mood, competence and energy levels, relieve stress and promote better sleep.”

Dr Goddard, who is part of the University’s Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Research (PASER) theme, said the results of walking can also lead to better nutrition and lifestyle habits.

“This is especially important for people who have become inactive in their lives, and whose health may be suffering as a result.

“The first step can often be the most difficult, which is why this study includes the support required to get you started,” said Dr Goddard.

“In total, the study will involve six sessions with a researcher,” said Dr Goddard, with follow-up after 4-weeks.

Places in the program are limited.

If you are interested in taking part or to confirm eligibility, email Dr Scott Goddard at: scott.goddard@scu.edu.au

This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at Southern Cross University.

Govt looks to detail emergency workers’ on-ground experiences

SUPPORTING volunteers who turn out to help in a crisis is a key focus of a new state government consultation.

Communities across NSW regularly band together to support each other through volunteering with emergency services organisations such as the State Emergency Service, the Rural Fire Service, and spontaneous volunteering when natural disasters hit.

Five million volunteers in NSW contribute about 1.5 billion hours each year, and the face of volunteering is changing, with existing participants growing older or having less time to help, and the growing frequency of disasters also increasing demand for volunteers.

The government wants to know when and how NSW residents sign up to volunteer programs, and why they choose to spontaneously volunteer in the face of a crisis or recovery.

It also wants to know about volunteer experiences, motivations and any barriers to joining, to help it enhance recruitment, retention and recognition programs.

Emergency services agencies including the SES, RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW are being consulted along with volunteers across the state, with everyone able to have their say online.

The Independent and Parliamentary Flood Inquiries identified a need to strengthen emergency services volunteering and will inform a report that will address: emergency management volunteering and trends, including particular focus on regional and remote areas; opportunities to better integrate spontaneous volunteers into the emergency management framework and; how well placed we are to meet projected future demand for volunteers.

People are encouraged to have their say by 4 August 2023 at: https://www.haveyoursay. nsw.gov.au/volunteering

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q Dr Scott Goddard of the Faculty of Health is leading the study, which is taking place at the University’s Coffs Harbour campus.

Brand new High street home for Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance

By Andrea FERRARI

SALTWATER Freshwater

Arts Alliance Aboriginal Corporation has been granted $2.186 million funding to support the acquisition of their own premises, located in a prime position within the central business district of Coffs Harbour.

It’s been a project two years in the making.

This significant investment has been made by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) underpinning its ongoing commitment to supporting fresh and saltwater activities to create even more opportunities from country for Indigenous Australians to achieve economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits.

Saltwater Freshwater general manager Rick Gonsalves told News Of The Area, “’we’re excited about this opportunity for our communities from the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr Nations as well as the local Coffs Coast community.

“This space means that we can finally have a long dreamed of gallery and retail space with artworks, objects and products from across the Saltwater Freshwater region on the Mid North Coast.

“We hope to become a must-visit gallery for visitors in the area and for locals looking to purchase artwork or products from Aboriginal businesses.”

The space also offers the opportunity for running cultural workshops and for potentially hiring out workshop space to Aboriginal artists and practitioners, and the wider community.

“We are keen to partner with other like-minded businesses, artisans and galleries to create a strong cultural landscape for the Coffs city centre.”

Talking through what the premises will offer, Rick said, “on level one we have our offices, and the ground floor will become the gallery, retail and workshop space.

“Saltwater Freshwater will host exhibitions of our

own collection plus works from across the four nations already mentioned, with our retail space hosting a carefully-curated selection of products, art, books and more from artists, makers and Aboriginal-owned

business from our region.” There will also be cultural workshops offered.

SWFW Arts Alliance

Aboriginal Corporation took possession of the building on 23 June and moved into the offices the following week.

It is hoped the gallery/ retail/workshop space will be open to the public before the end of the year with works already begun on Monday.

“We have sourced local contractors for all repair and refurbishment works, including JNC Indigenous Contractors along with a number of other local trades.

“This opportunity is a huge milestone for the organisation and a real dream come true,” said Rick.

“We are so grateful to the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation for

their generous support in making this happen.

“It is great to be in the Coffs Harbour CBD with the opportunity to share information and culture from the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr Nations that make up our region,” he said.

The premises are located at 6-8 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour.

Month of hazard burns along Coffs Coast

HAZARD -reduction burns have begun in the Conglomerate State Forest between Woolgoolga and Glenreagh.

Burns across state forests along the Coffs Coast will continue for a month.

“Weather wise there’s the perfect window for hazard reduction burns from tomorrow (Thursday) through to Sunday with light 2-5 kilometre-per-hour winds, cold mornings and mild days before the chance

of rain next Monday and Tuesday,” said a spokesperson for Forestry Corporation NSW.

The burns are intended to reduce fuel loads in state forests before summer.

q Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance first time property owners thanks to generous funding through the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.

Roll up, roll up, Lions are serving at Pete’s Place

By Andrea FERRARI

SWITCHING its weekly free meal delivery to Pete’s Place, Coffs Harbour Lions Club set up a table and handed out 60 fresh filled rolls on Monday, 17 July, feeding a steady flow of people using the drop-in service.

Chris and Rosemary Hansen, long-time and dedicated Coffs Harbour Lions members donated the rolls and prepped the hamand-cheese fillings, bringing them in disposable cartons

that made it easy for people to help themselves.

“We thought we’d make them up at home and bring the lettuce and tomato and homemade pickles for people to put in themselves,” Rosemary told News Of The Area.

“We brought along mandarins from the garden, too.”

Lions Club of Coffs Harbour president Lexie Clark, joined Chris and Rosemary and fellow Lion, Gai Newman, at the serving

table and said they heard a lot of sad stories while dishing out food.

“So many people are struggling financially, they told us,” said Rosemary.

“One person said they felt so lucky being able to come to Pete’s Place for a feed on a Monday as they’d had nothing to eat all weekend.

“When I first started cooking for Pete’s Place, I’d see maybe ten people come in for food; today it was easily more than 60 people in the one morning.

“It was a real eye opener to hear about the homelessness and hardship for many people living in Coffs Harbour,” she said.

Rosemary usually cooks a tasty hot meal every week, which she delivers on a Monday morning.

With the decision to do something different this week and go and sit outside Pete’s Place with the food table, the Lions said the experience has ignited the idea to make it a regular event, “at least every three months, we’ll

come with food and chat with everyone who comes by,” said Rosemary.

Lions club is a charity organisation and Coffs Harbour Lions members put their focus on the local community, supporting Pete’s Place and the Neighbourhood Centre.

If you think that you would like to be a part of Coffs Harbour Lions, which not only does charity work but has a lot of fun, phone Rosemary on 0433 994 383.

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q Pete’s Place staff member, Opal Harvey, Coffs Harbour Lions’ Chris Hansen, Lexie Clark, Rosemary Hansen and Gai Newman serve fresh, filled rolls.

q Pete’s Place manager, Anna Scott with Coffs Harbour Lions’ Lexie Clarke and Rosemary Hansen at Pete’s Place.

Deep-thinking young people

By Andrea FERRARI

YOUTH Leading The World Coffs Harbour, an OzGREEN program, convened its 2023 congress at The Link, Toormina, on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 July, with delegates aged 12-25 years.

Hosted by co-founder of OzGREEN, Sue Lennox AM, who founded YLTW, the two-day event connects young people locally and globally to help mobilise the next generation of social innovators.

“They were really deep thinkers,” Sue told News Of The Area.

Their guiding thought was to consider, “what is the shift in the world that you want to be part of, and what are you going to do to be part of that”.

The program focused on identifying their top concerns and brainstorming these ideas to create a vision.

“Many of the young people said that this was the first time they’d had a chance to really talk about how they were feeling and think it through.”

This allowed them to learn and develop the skill of

deep listening.

“We teach them this life skill for this type of situation, that when you’re asking questions, your role is to listen; it’s not a discussion.

“Listen and allow space and through this process thinking goes to a whole new level and deep ideas come up; they were very excited by this,” said Sue.

For many of them this was the first time being amongst other young people who are as enthusiastic as them about creating their future world.

“They may have been on the journey but now they are ready to move on with a vision and a focus; that is important.”

An eye-opening session during the congress was a live link to the YLTW group in Sierra Leone.

“That really captured their imagination and it demonstrated that they are part of an international movement, it’s not just something they’re doing on the Coffs Coast.”

Moving on to creating a workable outcome, the delegates formed groups and developed action plans.

Four of the top action plans they came up with were to run a ‘fun family climate music festival’, to organise Coffs Coast climate action rallies, to produce informative videos, flyers and posters about climate change and create vegetarian cooking workshops and youth-led workshops, influencing others to reduce

their ecofootprint.

“We know from experience gained over the last three decades that the success of these planned youth initiatives is greatly increased with regular follow-up meetings to support them to deliver their planned actions and designing actions they can achieve within three

months.”

Youth Leading the World is part of a larger OzGREEN initiative known as Youth Inspiring Youth (YIY) that has gained two years of grant funding from the NSW government.

Both of these factors are built into YIY, with the important follow-up ‘Change Makers’ meetings

taking place each Tuesday afternoon during term 3.

Young people aged 1016 years are invited to join with the inspiring crew from Youth Leading the World to deliver these ideas, or their own ideas.

You can register at www. ozgreen.org/events/p/cm2

OzGREEN's Sam, Kaleb and Kathleen manage the Change Makers program, meeting every Tuesday at the Botanical Gardens from 4-5.30pm.

The program provides a mix of fun activities, new skills and project work, focusing on supporting young people to plan and deliver a project that is meaningful and youth driven.

In other OzGREEN news, the next Weather Watch 101 session takes place in Sawtell on Saturday 22 July, 2-3.30pm, supported by City of Coffs Harbour, the workshop is free. Register at www. ozgreen.org/events/p/ ww101-boambee-sawtelltoormina

q Sue Lennox AM, co-founder of OzGREEN and founder of Youth Leading The World at the YLTW congress in Toormina recently.

q Youth Leading The World delegate expressing her future vision.

q OzGREEN Youth Activities Coordinator, Sam Daykin hosting a table talk about action plans.

q Kaleb Ross, OzGREEN’s Youth Activities Coordinator amongst delegates at the YLTW congress.

q Kaleb Ross, OzGREEN’s Youth Activities Coordinator working through action plans with YLTW delegates.

Seeing Eye Dogs appeal soaring in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

PETBARN Coffs Harbour is leading the fundraising tally board in the 10th annual Petbarn Foundation and Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs appeal.

“The Coffs Coast area stands out in their dedication to supporting people who are blind or have low vision,” Janelle Bloxom, Petbarn Foundation manager, who lives in Coffs Harbour, told News Of The Area.

“Within just two weeks, Petbarn Coffs Harbour customers have donated an impressive $4,000, making the team the top fundraising store for Vision Australia in the North Coast region.

“The generosity shown towards this national campaign at a local level will have undeniably made a positive impact on the lives of those who are living with the

disability,” she said.

The campaign is doing an online double donation day the weekend of 27 and 28 July, where every dollar donated at https://www. charidy.com/pbfsed will be doubled.

This is a final big push before the month-long campaign closes at the end of July.

It takes $50,000 to teach a Seeing Eye Dog the skills it needs, so this year’s $1-million target will help train 20 Seeing Eye Dogs to support Australians who are blind or have low vision.

Training begins from eight weeks of age, where puppies begin to learn basic socialisation skills from volunteer carers supported by puppy development trainers.

At about 12 months of age, they progress to as long as five months of expert training with a specialised instructor.

Janelle Bloxsom, said, “we’re very proud this

partnership with Vision Australia is now in its 10th year and has been instrumental in supporting Australians who are blind or have low vision with these amazing dogs

who provide companionship, independence and contribute to a better quality of life.

“We’re so grateful for the generous support from the community for the Petbarn

Foundation

Eye Dogs Appeal over the years.

“We are aiming to again reach the $1-million milestone with 100 percent of donations going directly to

invaluable difference to the lives of another 20 Australians.”

Covid coaching session

REDUCING inflammation and restoring health for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes will be the focus of a coaching session in Bellingen on July 29.

Professor Robyn Cosford is a professor of nutritional and environmental medicine and will present a self-help program for those particularly at risk of covid.

“Covid has disproportionately affected the elder-

ly and those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity,” said Prof Cosford.

“All of these conditions are associated with increased inflammation. Dramatic changes can be brought in the body, reducing inflammation and restoring health, simply as a result of lifestyle change,” she said.

“I will be presenting on 'Healthy 100: Wheel of life',

a self-help program with 7 spokes to the wheel and a central hub of 'love, joy, peace' that will help reset your health, reduce inflammation, improve immunity and reduce the risk of Covid side effects.

The session is at the Country Women’s Association Hall, Church St Bellingen, July 29, at 1.30pm for a 2pm start Donations appreciated. For more information phone 0400 465 849.

Police reveal violence trends across state

By Brooke LEWIS

NAMBUCCA Valley had the twelfth-highest rate of reported domesticviolence-related assaults per capita in New South Wales in the past year, at 952.1 per 100,000 people, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research reveals.

The bureau’s figures, which cover the period from April 2022 to March 2023, exclude nine of the state’s 128 Local Government Areas (LGAs) where populations less than 3,000 meant per-capita rates were not recorded because “these areas are very sensitive to small changes in population sizes and the number of incidents recorded”.

Reported incidents of domestic violence in the Nambucca Valley increased by an average of 12.1 per cent per year in the past five years, an increase from 123

to 194.

This was the eighthlargest jump among NSW LGAs during that period, which covers from the 12 months to March 2019, to the 12 months to March 2023.

By comparison, the statewide average annual increase over the past five years was three per cent, increasing from a total of 30,244 to 34,017.

Incidents of domesticviolence-related assault reported to police across the state probably represent about 40 per cent of actual incidents, because of under-reporting, says nongovernment advocacy body Domestic Violence NSW.

The 20 NSW LGAs with the greatest rates of reported domestic-violence-related assaults in the past year were all regional, however Nambucca and Kempsey were the only two coastal areas.

Kempsey LGA recorded the state’s eighth-highest rate per capita in the past year, at 1044.9 per 100,000 people, with a 10-per-cent average annual increase during the past five years.

Coffs Harbour LGA had the state’s 21st-highest rate for the past 12 months.

Statistics bureau executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said there was a long-term pattern of violent offences – including domestic, non-domestic and sexual violence –occurring more in regional NSW compared with Sydney, and that there were several factors that could contribute to some regional areas experiencing higher rates than others.

“A known risk factor for domestic violence is the level of disadvantage in the community, and this is a common element among communities with high rates of domestic violence,”

Ms Fitzgerald said.

“Some communities with extremely high recorded domestic violence rates are small; in these communities a high number of offences among a subgroup of the population can impact the overall crime rate in a way that doesn’t happen in large communities.

“Domestic violence rates are also influenced by the availability of police to report or detect offences, which also differ across communities,” she said.

The 194 incidents reported in the Nambucca Valley in the past year involved a total of 211 alleged victims, including 136 females and 75 males.

Police proceeded against 149 alleged offenders, including 103 males and 46 females, however the bureau noted offenders were: “counted in the time period in which they were proceeded against, which

could occur quite some time after the incident, whereas incidents and victims are counted in the time period they were reported to police.”

Nambucca Valley

Police Chief Inspector

Darren Jameson said his team was focused on “the positive investigation of all allegations of domestic and family violence crime”, and would continue to prosecute alleged offenders “to the full extent of the law”.

He said police were also continuing to “look for ways to assist victims to break the cycle of violence through Apprehended Domestic Violence Order compliance checks and seeking external assistance to keep them safe”, targeting recidivist offenders through ‘suspect targeted management plans’, and working with other stakeholders to raise awareness of domestic violence and the need to

report it.

Responsibility for reducing domestic violence “falls squarely on the offender”, Jameson said, but he encouraged the community to “take domestic and family violence seriously”, and remain vigilant.

“If you see it or hear it, please report it,” he said.

“We’ll take it from there.”

If you or anyone you know is affected by domestic violence the following phone numbers may prove useful:

Emergency Services: 000;

Warrina Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services: (02) 6652 4000;

National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732);

Lifeline (crisis support and suicide prevention services): 131 114.

q Coffs Harbour Petbarn store manager Kelly with National Petbarn Foundation manager, Janelle Bloxsom.

q Jack, Craig, Layla and Brian at Coffs Harbour Petbarn, leading the tally board in fundraising.

q Seeing Dogs learning the ropes at the training centre.

Seeing

Vision Australia to help train Seeing Eye Dog puppies and make an

Students on show at Woolgoolga Art Gallery

By Andrea FERRARI

FROM beginners to experienced, the artists showing their works at Woolgoolga Art Gallery’s upcoming ‘All Class’ exhibition are all students of local legend and inspirational tutor Col South.

Opening night is Friday 28 July at 6pm and the works will be on display until 26 August.

It’s a show celebrating the pleasing efforts of the students.

The master motivator of artistic talents, Col South, told News Of The Area, “All Class is an exhibition of work from the Monday

pen and wash class and the Wednesday oil class.

“The exhibition includes work from more experienced artists as well as the work of beginners,” he said.

"As the tutor I am delighted with the level of achievement of the students in the classes," said Col.

Just finishing up at Woolgoolga Art Gallery is Karen Thio’s magical and whimsical exhibition titled ‘A Flurry of Fairy Wrens’, which will close on Tuesday 25 July.

“I have been involved in group exhibitions previously, but putting on a solo exhibition is something else,” Karen told NOTA.

“I have been humbled by how many people have visited the gallery, enjoyed my work and provided great feedback.

“Opening night was a blast, a party with great food, live music and at least 70 people enjoying the vibe.

“Putting on an exhibition was all I thought it should be, an audience for my work and a celebration,” she said.

Another important date for Woolgoolga Art Gallery is the closing date for submissions to ‘Lillipilli’, WAG’s annual exhibition and art prize.

Entries close 4pm Friday 11 August.

The Lillipilli exhibition opens September 1 and ends on October 2.

Entries are open to all and every year attracts

artists from interstate as well as local artists.

There are monetary prizes to be won across seven categories, in addition to the prestigious Woolgoolga Art Prize.

The categories are: Landscape, Living Form, Still Life, Photography/ Digital Images, 2D Works (Fabric, Collage, Prints etc), 3D Works (Ceramics, Glass, Wood, Metalwork etc) and Young Artists (15-18yrs).

All exhibits must be for sale and once sold must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

See WAG’s website for all entry details, www. woolgoolgagallery.com.au/ exhibitions/ Woolgoolga Art Gallery is at 73 Turon Parade Woolgoolga.

Wreck to be removed ABC Friends to meet

THE 15-metre ketch Chinook - which recently ran aground after hitting a coastal rock shelf close to Spooky Beach, Angourie - will be removed under guidance from NSW Maritime.

The steel vessel ran aground en route to Port Macquarie from Ballina on

Saturday 8 July. Three people aboard were not injured. The vessel is still aground, and NSW Maritime is liaising with its owner to have it salvaged as soon as possible. It is being monitored for any evidence of pollutants and debris.

A Maritime NSW spokesman said, “we

appreciate the help of members of the local community who are assisting with cleaning up the area, as there is some debris from the vessel on the foreshore”.

Clarence Valley Council is helping remove waste.

THE next meeting of the Coffs Coast ABC Friends is on Monday July 24 at 10am at The Links Cafe, 681 Hogbin Drive, Toormina.

The main item on the agenda will be the restructure of the ABC, with particular reference to the abolition of the position of political editor in the Canberra office.

branches, in Northern Rivers and Port Macquarie - there needs to be liaison between the three to ensure amicable relations.

Members can also raise their own concerns about the ABC to ensure open discussion at the meeting. ABC Friends is an organisation established to support the ABC.

to maintain the services Australians have come to get from this organisation.

“It is more than an entertainment service, but also a vital communications service in times of crisis such as bushfire, flood and other disasters,” said Mr Marsh.

IN the first four months of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opening 70,500 people have plied its course through the

Tweed.

Given just 9,000 were predicted, the NRRT committee is using the

“It also provides local information in regional and rural Australia. It is essential we keep the ABC alive and well,” he said. success to push Byron and Lismore councils to complete their sections.

For discussion will be the territory for the Coffs Coast branch - given there are two other North Coast

Secretary John Marsh said in recent times the ABC has had difficulty getting satisfactory funding

Rail trail proves popular Your Paper, Your Voice - Have Your Say

q Art student Bob George in Col South’s class.

q All Class exhibit, an enchanting painting of cottages by Sue Trefz.

q A lifelike lizard by Jill Johnson showing at All Classes.

q By the man himself - Col South’s fruit bowl.

q Karen Thio, artist at the opening night of her one-woman exhibition A Flurry of Fairy Wrens.

WHAT'SVIBIN' ENTERTAINMENT EATERY

Local musos shine at open mic

By David WIGLEY

LAST weekend local musicians showcased their talent and passion at two open mic events, at the Coffs Hotel and the Golden Dog in Glenreagh.

The vibrant music scene drew in crowds, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the weekend.

The open mic afternoon at the Coffs Hotel was hosted by local music legend Billy Trembath, who recently completed a six-week tour across Australia with Russell Crowe's band, The Gentlemen Barbers.

Reflecting on his experience, Trembath expressed his delight at seeing live music and acknowledged the talent on the Coffs Coast.

"Open mic serves as a fantastic entry point into the industry, whether you simply enjoy playing for fun or have grand aspirations.

"Local musicians only need an opportunity and a stage to perform on, and that's what we provide here every Saturday afternoon,” he

said.

“Additionally, we feature a local band in the evenings to keep the music pumping.

“The ol Winx nightclub has been turned into a live music venue for bands,” Trembath said.

Last week, the stage was set ablaze by Unison, and this week, First Avenue will be headlining on Saturday night.

The band derived its name from the place its members first met - First Avenue in Sawtell, a nod to their local roots and shared musical journey.

Among the standout performers at the Coffs Hotel open mic event was Charlie Davis from Diggers Beach.

Combining a captivating mix of cover versions and original songs, Charlie entertained the crowd with renditions of Coldplay and Chris Isaak classics.

songwriting talents.

On Sunday, the Golden Dog hosted its monthly open mic night, attracting a diverse lineup of both seasoned performers and emerging talents.

The stage came alive with songs spanning various genres, captivating the audience with each heartfelt performance.

One of the notable acts of the evening was Kirra from Corindi, who enchanted the crowd with her renditions of crowd favourites like "Big Jet Plane" and "Jolene".

Additionally, Kirra showcased her own songwriting skills with an original composition called "Lighthouse," which tells the story of a young girl venturing out to live in a lighthouse.

The open mic events have become vital platforms for local musicians to express their creativity and connect with the community.

As the music scene continues to thrive on the Coffs Coast, these events serve as reminders of the rich talent pool and the immense potential waiting to be discovered.

Collaboration, celebration, a concert with Heather Rose and Greg Sheehan

THE Nambucca Valley Arts Council is proud to present a concert with Heather Rose and Greg Sheehan on Sunday July 30.

Greg Sheehan and Heather Rose will provide a collaboration of the grand piano and assorted percussion items in a bid to get the audience singing along.

Heather Rose is a well-known piano player,

Notably, his original composition titled "Diggers Beach" drew inspiration from the very place he calls home, showcasing his singer, songwriter and entertainer.

Greg Sheehan is one of Australia's most influential percussionists, widely regarded internationally as an expert in his field.

The talented Claire Cuthburtson will be playing her concertina in the foyer from 1.30pm before the doors open.

Following the entertainment, Greg and

Heather will join everyone for some high tea and a chat after the show while Claire busks. For council members and concession card holders the charge is $25, for non-members $30 and children are free.

The concert begins at 2pm and will be finished by about 4pm

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Assessing mental capacity

HENRY is in his 70s and has been recently diagnosed as suffering from the early onset of vascular dementia.

Henry sees a solicitor about making a will.

The solicitor explains to Henry that the diagnosis does not necessarily mean that he does not have the capacity to make a valid will.

The legal test involves establishing that Henry possesses “testamentary capacity” and Henry’s “knowledge and approval” of the will.

There is a presumption of testamentary capacity if the will is “regular on its face” and is duly executed, but this presumption can be displaced if there is evidence that raises suspicion that the will-maker lacked the requisite capacity.

The solicitor should be satisfied that Henry is aware of the significance of making a will; that he is generally aware of the nature, extent and value of his estate; that he can identify the people who have a right to receive provision from his estate and has the ability to evaluate the strengths of any potential claims by these people.

The solicitor is aware that mental capacity can fluctuate over time, that capacity is “task specific” and that the complexity of the will is also relevant. This means that even if a person has been found to be incapable of managing their financial affairs, they still may be capable of making a will.

On notice of Henry’s diagnosis, the solicitor carefully documents the consultation. The solicitor avoids using leading questions and questions that can be answered with simple, yes or no answers.

The process involves the solicitor preparing a family tree that identifies Henry’s immediate relatives and a list of Henry’s assets and their approximate values.

The solicitor is mindful of retaining and preserving the file notes.

Satisfied as to Henry’s capacity, the solicitor takes Henry’s instructions and prepares his will. As a precaution, a medical report is obtained, specifically addressing the proposed will before it is executed.

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

Desperate measures understandable

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE recent desperate measures taken by members of the public in our nearby state forests, highlighting the destruction which is occurring right on our doorstep, is an understandable response given Forestry Corporation’s dismal failure at public relations.

Add to this the industry’s refusal to have a genuine conversation regarding the future sustainability of our native forests and species extinction and we’re in trouble.

While local mature hardwood plantations were always going to be harvested, calls by conservationists and locals for FOC to consider the broader landscape wildlife corridors and future of koala and other threatened species in the area were more than reasonable.

Persisting in sending in destructive heavy machinery to extract a relatively small number of logs from the adjacent native forests including old-growth areas shows arrogance and a total lack of diplomacy.

And that only reinforces the view that plantations are used as cover for continued

destruction of areas of extensive biodiversity and prime wildlife habitat.

There is a growing global movement, at least in the developed world, to reduce deforestation and protect species diversity with both genuine ‘plantation timber only’ market certification mechanisms, and an established carbon offset economy valuing and financing conservation of forests.

Given the confirmed ending of native forest logging in West Australia and Victoria, recent revelations of an attempted move to do the same by the previous Liberal government in this state, and the current Labor government’s promise to establish a Great Koala National Park on the mid north coast; one would think the publicly-funded Forestry Corporation would be falling over itself to participate in some meaningful discussions to ensure it has a viable future. They could also restore some semblance of a social license in the process.

Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee.

I hear you Jasminda, spot on!

column about certain family matters.

Jasminda, following on from your advice summated to, "once your son leaves home do not let him store his items at your place", here’s a case study for you.

We sold in Sydney and put all our

After buying a fitness tracking device, I'm now really disappointed that my intense workout is only worth about 350 calories, which is less than one chocolate sundae. It hardly seems worth it.

Bruce L.

Dear Bruce,

WHAT did we do before devices that are so clever? They track our calories, let us take an ECG with our morning coffee, show us our erratic sleep patterns (which leads to insomnia) and tell us when to move and drink water.

We've become slaves to the machine with people now unable to stop and talk on their morning walk or else they'll slip into non-zone exercise minutes.

My friend sometimes walks around her coffee table just to make up her 250 steps in the hour (hard to achieve during a Zoom meeting).

Another friend's watch was faulty and so she thought her oxygen saturation was dangerously low, except it wasn't. Between fitness trackers and Dr Google, people self-diagnose with the confidence of neurosurgeons when their highest qualification is a Certificate IV in real estate.

There are many positives to your intense workout and the calorie count is just one of them. You're strengthening your bones and muscles, lowering your risk of disease, socialising with others, and improving your memory, among other benefits.

Try not to be obsessive about the statistics. Your neck position from studying your watch and other devices is of more concern than a sneaky sundae now and then. Everything in moderation, Bruce.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

possessions in storage, leaving our sons with the key.

Wrong move - when we found our new home in Coffs we had the container delivered only to find our sons had put some of their possessions, they couldn't part with, in our container.

Bev MILES, Coffs Harbour.

DEAR Jasminda,

Ill-considered ‘voice’

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a constituent of an Australian democracy I believe I’m entitled to my

view on a topic, just as others have had in News Of The Area.

I do not know one person (including Indigenous

people) who is comfortable with the Voice proposal.

The preamble to the Constitution needs changing, but the remainder

of the Voice is ill-considered.

As stated in my previous letter (as yet unpublished) the proposal will not help vulnerable Indigenous people, especially the children.

‘selfie’ of the Prime Minister is featured on the front page of NOTA (7/7) while wellwritten and worthy articles by Andrea Ferrari ( viz ‘Wanted: car to deliver food to the homeless’, ‘Jam Jar off to Sydney finals’ and ‘NSW

Governor impressed with Coffs coast’) are relegated to inner pages.

Regards,

Merrin VAN DARTEL, Sawtell.

Not impressed and, not impressed

DEAR News Of The Area, FIRSTLY I would like to thank Jo Besley for the fabulous job she did in setting up our last ‘new’ museum at 215a Harbour Drive. The building that was originally the courthouse and police station.

It was a pleasure to visit this facility and I was delighted to be presented with a regional museum with a modern edge in an historic building that was both colourful and engaging.

It is unfortunate the museum could not have been transported to and promoted in a different location, such as the Jetty Foreshore in order to serve both the tourism industry

and the local community.

With the inclusion of the lighthouse optic, which has been transported and boxed as a curiosity adjacent to the new community centre, we could have had a maritime and historical museum that spoke of our maritime/timber getting and indigenous histories in a relevant location with visitation numbers befitting its purpose.

C'est le vie. Another opportunity to develop our local tourism industry [has been] lost. Meanwhile we watch and hope the new owners of the Glenreagh rail station and track are able to deliver on this front.

The constant inference by the pro ‘Yarilla Place’

Referendum

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WRITE in response to P. Weyling’s most-recent letter concerning the voice.

He cites some interesting statistics without realising their implications. “ . . . 55 percent of those more than 15 years old . . . ” (Indigenous Australians) “ . . . are already employed right across all fields of employment”.

So this means that 45 percent of adult Indigenous Australians are unemployed.

This is supposed to be good?

Is this supposed to be success?

He goes on “ . . . Those people have already found their voice, and have assimilated”.

The fact that they have found work does not mean they have found their voice.

voice, insisting there is no understanding in the community of the need for improved cultural services is an absolute nonsense.

Not one single person I have spoken to (and I have spoken to many) has ever denied the need for great cultural facilities for this city or its youth.

We are all still waiting with bated breath for a suitable performing arts space.

Apparently any hope for such a facility has been pushed back - by council administration costs in the ‘big green building’ on Gordon St - for at least another 4 to 5 years.

As to the letters regarding colours and materials

I am puzzled also that a for the so-called ‘Yarilla Place’, I would say people are allowed to grieve - in whatever way is available to them.

The fact it was designed by someone who grew up here is no consolation.

It is a pity he could not have applied the same sustainability criteria to our design as he did to the Quay Quarter Tower project in Sydney. https://www.bvn. com.au/project/quay-quarter

Having waited and hoped for stand alone cultural services for so many decades I am not impressed.

I’m not impressed by the building, nor the financial impost on community because of the inclusion of administrative offices.

I’m not impressed by those councillors who stood against the community’s wishes for an alternative.

And I’m not impressed by the constant denigration of the community that feels so passionately about its future - both its wants and its needs.

All of the positives that Jo Besley mentions will be made available through the new facility would have been included in any new designno argument there.

Any needs for council’s administrative staff could have been addressed by the inclusion of space vacated in Rigby House thanks to the relocation of the library and gallery.

The only way forward for

‘yes’ will not end the world

Let’s be clear - the Voice to Parliament is about representatives of Indigenous communities advising our government about issues that directly affect them.

He also assumes that because little more than half of the Indigenous population is employed, that they must be educated.

Surely he realises that many low-paid jobs do not require an education, or even literacy?

And to claim that such individuals have assimilated, and are consequently “ . . . virtually indistinguishable from anyone else” is appalling.

Australians suggests a belief that Indigenous Australians need to be controlled and transformed into copies of the rest of us.

Weyling’s opinions also indicate a life of comparative privilege, and one in which he has never lived alongside Indigenous Australians.

His privilege allows him to imagine that only Indigenous Australians living in remote, isolated communities need assistance.

I have Indigenous friends living near me now who continue to need assistance as a result of intergenerational deprivations and continued systemic racism.

bag of statistics without understanding their interpretation proves nothing.

To pretend that existing Indigenous advisory bodies, each with their own limited range of influence, means Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders already have a way to get their needs met is simply ridiculous.

Please stop this pretence that our government listens to Indigenous peoples and takes their needs into consideration when imposing laws, policies and procedures that directly impact upon them.

what is best for Indigenous Australians because we obviously don’t.

I hope that Weyling honours his promise to stop writing letters to the editor about this subject.

His attempts to push the ‘no’ argument are not becoming any more convincing.

The Voice to Parliament will not be as P. Weyling claims “[imposing] . . . Yet another bureaucratic organisation over the many existing Aboriginal organisations already giving a voice”.

those of us who feel cheated by this design and its financial impost is to look to the future. Look to the time when council once again gets ahead of itself and its own self importance and decides it needs to move downwards, taking up the space now occupied by the museum and gallery.

On that day we may come a step closer to seeing Coffs Harbour acquire the facilities it both wants and needs.

I look forward to seeing what Jo Besley and the team have in store for us in the meantime.

By the way, does anyone know when the facility will open?

Regards, Ann LEONARD

grassroots movement that seeks to appoint individuals nominated by their local communities to get their voices heard.

The purpose of the Voice to Parliament is to enshrine it in the Constitution, so that it cannot be removed.

Weyling seems very scared of this proposed change.

He needs to understand that he will lose nothing.

Giving others a voice does not mean that the rest of us will lose ours.

Nothing will change for the rest of us after the Voice to Parliament is enacted.

DEAR News Of The Area,

APART from the fact that councillors are supposedly not entitled to represent council by giving press interviews, the items debated at the council meeting on Thursday, which were the subject of interviews provided by councillors Judge and Cassell, do need to be put into context.

Firstly, there is no way council can buy the land at the Jetty because of many reasons, I will name a couple.

a) The decision at the

Claiming that becoming assimilated and ‘indistinguishable from anyone else” as a desirable goal for Indigenous meeting - voted on 5 for, 4 against - is to investigate the possibility;

Of course, some incredibly resilient individuals have managed to climb out of deprived origins, but they are the exception.

Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders as a whole are not living a great life.

Clearly, the current system is not working.

Change needs to happen.

The Voice to Parliament will not be a national approach to local problems, and it is not a top-down model, imposed by government.

Just like nothing changed for the rest of us after the Mabo decision, even though those against it told everyone that we would lose our backyards!

We need to stop believing that the rest of us know

Planning versus politics, one councillor’s concerns

b) The land is not for sale;

c) It has no price tag;

d) The idea does not appear in any strategic future plan and;

e) there is a revitalisation plan for this land, government administered, community consulted, progressing as we speak.

Next, in relation to a ‘Great Koala National Park’:

a) The state government commitment for this is firstly to determine, scientifically,

Cherry-picking a grab if this is a good move for koalas;

b) Where this could be, how big it might be, how it could be set up, when it could happen, are all subject to research;

c) The notion that this will happen is best described as an idea;

d) This is not budgetapproved by our state government.

Finally, it is not helpful to our community when we have two councillors, both declaring they are on council representing political

parties - Tony Judge (Labor), Jonathon Cassell (Greens) - promoting political policy, on behalf of their political parties, whilst wearing their councillor hats.

In my opinion council has presented to the community a severely pruned-back, budgeted programme for capital expenditure over the next few years.

It appears our operational side of the budget is not going to fall into deficit, which was where it was headed.

As has been reported, numerous council staff are no longer employed by council, and so it is only reasonable to suggest that our remaining

Proponents of the Voice have stated over and over that this is a

staff will be under pressure to provide levels of service previously experienced.

Every time council decides to spend money, outside of the budget, every time council calls for reports or asks staff to investigate something, pressure is put on our finances and on our staff.

If there is a plan, stick to

J. KELLY-WILLIAMS, Toormina. it.

If there is a budget, stick to it.

If acceptable service from council staff is expected, councillors should stop loading them up with a whole lot of extra work.

Regards, Coffs Harbour City Councillor, Rodger PRICE.

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ADDRESS: 3 Coorabin Crescent, Toormina NSW

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CATEGORY: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 car spaces

LAND: 1100m2

PRICE: $789,000

BUILT in 1977 this threebedroom property is all about the location.

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The property also has the bonus of a bore and there is side access through to the rear yard, where you will find a single lock-up garage as well as garden shed.

The fully-fenced backyard is level and large enough to potentially add a granny flat (subject to council approval) for an extended family member, or use as an investment for extra income.

This property is a great starter for those looking to enter the market, or even for the downsizer who is wanting a level property on a large block.

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More than 1,500 firsthome buyers take out loans in NSW each month, and this new tool will make it easier to find out if they are eligible for government support.

In just 14 questions or less, the tool can work out a prospective homeowner’s eligibility for the first-home buyer assistance scheme,

shared-equity home-buyer helper and or first-home owner’s grant.

People just need to answer questions about their budget, what type of property they are looking to buy, if they are a first homeowner and if they are an Australian citizen.

The tool will then provide information about the available schemes they might be eligible for, cutting the time and effort to find this information and

understand the eligibility criteria.

The new tool is part of the NSW government’s commitment to streamlining services so people can access the help they may need to get out of the rental market and into their own home sooner.

To access the home buyer assistance finder tool visit: www.nsw.gov.au/ housing-and-construction/ home-buying-assistance

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FOR SALE $1,295,000

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recently renovated kitchen and large outdoor entertainment deck

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outlook to the surrounding native bushland and forest Fully Registered land allows for you to build straight away!

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• Generous open plan living area

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LOCALSPORT

Coffs Suns women win in their first home game of the season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Suns women have made their first home game of the year a winning one, as they played host to the Tamworth Thunderbolts at Sportz Central.

The Suns had a 85-57 win against the Thunderbolts in their Waratah Basketball League representative game.

Five players reached double figures for the Suns in a balanced scoring attack.

Suns player Felicity Cook said it was good to be back playing on their home court after many months.

“The crowd and the home court always give us an extra buzz because we don’t get to do it often, so it’s nice to have the home support from family and friends,” she said.

“We train at Woolgoolga too, so it was nice to be back on the home court.”

The Suns women travel to Tamworth this weekend for a rematch against the

Thunderbolts.

The Suns next home game is against the Lismore Storm on Sunday, 30 July at Sportz Central, with tipoff at midday.

The Suns women sit in second spot on the ladder with six wins from their first seven games.

The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (Under 20s) won the latest game of their Waratah Basketball League season.

The Suns had a 78-72 win against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Sportz Central.

The Suns hit the road this weekend to take on the Hawkesbury Jets.

Sawtell Tennis Club hosts Seaside Open

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL Tennis Club has hosted its biggest annual tournament.

Top tennis players from across NSW and Queensland vied for titles at the Sawtell Seaside Open.

This year's event was played over four days as junior players spent their school holidays playing off at Sawtell.

Sawtell Seaside Open Tournament Director Eli Baylis described some of the details of this year’s tournament.

“We had 135 entries, with under 10s up to under 16s and then up to the open’s events,” he said.

“We had players from all over the state and Queensland and different places like Lord Howe Island.

“Entries in all country tournaments are down at the moment, but 130 for a country tournament this day and age is actually pretty good.”

He said the local contingent had done well playing at their home tournament.

“There have been a lot of

locals involved, and they have done pretty well as we had local players in pretty much all the finals,” he said.

“We had about 35 Sawtell players involved who made up a big part of the draws and they did really well.”

Baylis described what made the Sawtell Seaside Open such a popular event.

“It’s had a bit of history, the Seaside Open, and it’s been going since 1978 and has been one of the biggest country tournaments in Australia for a long time,” he said.

Back from injury, Sawtell’s Rio wins Skullcandy Oz Grom Open

By Aiden BURGESS

RIO Luther Barr has triumphed at one of the biggest and most prestigious junior events on the Australian surfing calendar.

The Sawtell Boardriders Club member won the Under 14 Boys division at the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open at Lennox Head.

He said it was the highlight of his young surfing career.

“It’s definitely the best one I’ve won, as I’ve won comps before, but this was special because they come from all over Australia,” he said.

”I’d had a knee injury and was out for two months, and I had only been back surfing for a week before Lennox Head.

conditions.

“The day before the competition it was pumping, but then during the comp it was smaller conditions, but it was still really fun,” he said.

The Skullcandy Oz Grom Open is one of the most highly anticipated junior surfing events in Australia.

Surfing Australia identifies the Skullcandy junior competition as being a major sanctioned event on the Australian junior competition calendar.

The Lennox Head champion described the

It holds a 5-star rating, which is the highest ranking points of 10,000 points, which aligns the event with the Australian Junior Championships on the National Junior Rankings.

“My goal is to make the final, and there were a lot of good surfers there so it was always going to be tricky.”

q Onyx Raven, Natalia Chlumsky, Joshua Burns, and Ethan Jeffery with their trophies.

q Rio Luther Barr is chaired off the beach after winning in Lennox Head.

q Coffs Harbour Suns women at their first home game of the season.

North Coast defeat rivals Mid Coast in the Premier Cup

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football had

an impressive performance in the Premier Youth League Cup football matches against their rivals, Mid Coast FC, last weekend in Taree.

The under 15s and 18s won their cup matches on Sunday and the 13s, 14s and 16s won their plate matches on Saturday making it a glorious day for the club.

The most-thrilling match of the day was in the under 15s, where North Coast emerged victorious with a 12-11 win in a penalty shoot-out.

Every player, including the goalkeepers, had to take a penalty kick, it was a significant milestone for the under 15s, who lost 7-0 to Mid Coast FC only three months ago.

NCF technical director

and former Matildas coach Greg Brown had his heart in his mouth and applauded the team’s development over a short period of time.

“Wow, it was nervewracking stuff, for the whole team to take a penalty kick is very rare, there was nothing between the two teams,” he said.

“It was a special celebration and a testament to their development after being smashed 7-0 by Mid Coast earlier in the season.

“It was a fantastic day for the North Coast, winning five from five and that made the journey home from Taree one to savour,” Brown said.

However, the growth in football participation has created a new headache for the former Socceroo.

coaches for the 2024 season.

“It’s a key ingredient to the development of good players and we are planning ahead.

“We encourage young

players to have a go at being a coach and we provide the training to become a coach and play our attacking, progressive brand of football.

can also enhance a player’s development as they get a deeper understanding of the game and see the game from a different perspective.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE run home to finals is now upon us.

With just four rounds left until this season’s finals series, the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend after having last

“We need more coaches, we have a great team of coaches but we need more weekend off with a bye round.

Just four points separate first and sixth on the ladder in one of the closest Group 2 seasons seen in years.

The Coffs Harbour Comets sit at the top of the ladder after three straight wins, and will look to

maintain their place at the summit when they take on the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies at Bellingen Park.

The Magpies have shown some good form in their last two games, with a win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses and a draw against the South Grafton

“Coaching experience Rebels. The Sawtell Panthers host the Nambucca Heads Roosters in their Indigenous Round game at Rex Hardarker Oval. Both sides will be desperate to snap losing streaks with the Panthers having lost their last six games, while the Roosters have lost their past two matches.

“While many players

Group 2 Rugby League season resumes in run home to finals

The third-placed Grafton Ghosts host second-placed South Grafton Ghosts in the match of the round, with both sides on the same points heading into their local derby.

Round 11 also has the Macksville Sea Eagles host the Woolgoolga Seahorses in a crucial match between two teams fighting for a finals spot.

Dumas playing an important role at Sawtell Panthers

By Aiden BURGESS

KEVIN Dumas has played a pivotal role at the Sawtell Panthers this season.

The former Panthers player has taken on the role as the club’s first Indigenous liaison officer.

The new role has Dumas providing support for the club’s Indigenous players, providing mentorship, guidance, moral support, and addressing any grievances the players may have.

Panthers president Colin Fogarty outlined what Dumas brought to the club in his new role.

“He brings a lot of wellearned respect to the club, he’s well respected in the community as a great family man, proud local Indigenous man, part of an extended family that’s proud of their culture,” he said.

“And Sawtell is really proud to have him a part of our club to lead us to stamp

out racism and build cultural awareness, and Kevin is the perfect man for us to lead that charge,” he said.

Fogarty explained the importance of Dumas’s role at the Panthers.

“Kevin offers guidance on how the club should approach difficult situations, he’s there for guidance for the players to support them if there is any racism, and with Kevin’s guidance and our commitment to that, we can get better outcomes for everyone,” he said.

“We’ve got a high percentage of players that are from Indigenous backgrounds, and we are really proud of that as well, and I think part of that is due to Kevin doing his role, they see that there is support there and that the club is trying to make a difference, and that we will make a stand and draw a line in the sand that there will be no racism here, it won’t be tolerated, and it will

be dealt with appropriately on an individual basis.”

The Panthers president said Dumas had been the ideal person for the role.

“He has done a wonderful job, and he has got brothers and cousins that play in the team and who coach our junior teams, so it really is a family bond at the club, and he has got strong family values that he brings to the club, and that is why he was the perfect person to initiate the role.

“And if anyone wishes to help Kev in his role, please contact Kev or myself.”

In addition to his liaison duties, Dumas also designed the Panthers jerseys for their Indigenous Round match against the Nambucca Heads Roosters at Rex Hardaker Oval this weekend.

He has also created artwork that features at the club’s grounds, and coaches the Panthers Under-12s team.

aspire to have a future playing football, coaching offers an alternative route within the sport,” Brown said. The Macksville Sea Eagles are having a fantastic season as a club, and are ladder leaders in the reserve grade, under 18s, and League Tag competitions. The Coffs Harbour Comets are also having a great year, coming second in both the reserves and under 18s competitions in addition to topping the first-grade ladder.

q Kevin Dumas proudly wears the Indigenous-themed jersey he designed.

q North Coast Football 2023 coaches.

Woolgoolga FC On The Rise

By David WIGLEY

WOOLGOOLGA United FC has become the largest football club on the North Coast with an impressive 519 registered players for the 2023 season.

This represents a significant 22 per cent increase compared with the previous year.

The club's home ground on High Street was a bustling hub of activity last Saturday, as MiniRoos players from the under 6s category kicked off the day's proceedings at 9am.

The action continued throughout the day, culminating in the senior teams taking the field for the final matches at 3pm.

Peter Knott, the president of Woolgoolga United FC, attributes the growth to the strong sense of community spirit that permeates Woolgoolga.

“There is a terrific community spirit in Woolgoolga and the

community has been supportive of the club,” he said.

“For the first year ever, we have girls MiniRoos in the under 6s, which is the starting point.

“Only a few years ago, girls had no choice but to

play in mixed competitions but as a result of the growth in female football, girls now have the choice to play in a girls’ competition which has been a game changer.

“There is a big camaraderie amongst the players and friendships

blossom.

“Around one third of our registrations are female but we have also seen growth in the boys game and standards are on the rise,” Knott said.

In addition to the rise in participation on the pitch, the dedicated volunteers at Woolgoolga United FC have been hard at work off the field, constructing new changing rooms.

This infrastructure

project is driven by the increased demand resulting from the surge in female football.

“The growth in the female game means we need new changing rooms so we can host male and female matches simultaneously.

“The new changing rooms are half complete and will be ready for the 2024 seasonwe are thrilled to have these much-needed new facilities

for our members and visiting teams.”

The upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be played on home soil, has generated significant enthusiasm amongst the Woolgoolga community.

“There is a large group of us going down to Sydney to watch the Matildas’ opening match against Ireland and we will be cheering them on all the way,” Knott said.

Saints win local derby against Breakers

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have had a vital 8-point win in their local derby against the Coffs Harbour Breakers at Fitzroy Oval.

The win was their third in a row and keeps their finals hopes alive this season.

The Saints sit one game

outside the top four on the AFL North Coast ladder, with just three rounds to go before this season’s finals series.

The Saints prevailed 9.10 (64) to 8.8 (56) against the Breakers in round 12.

The Saints jumped out to an 18-point lead at quarter time, before the home side pegged the margin back to 6

points at the main break.

The Saints held a slender 3-point lead heading into the final quarter setting up a grandstand finish.

The young Saints side maintained their nerve for a win that kept their season alive.

The Port Macquarie Magpies moved up to second spot on the ladder with a

16.9 (105) to 7.12 (54) win against the Grafton Tigers.

The Byron Bay Magpies bounced back from a last round loss to have a 20.20 (140) to 7.7 (49) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers women won a 4-point thriller against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

The Sawtell/Toormina

Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club members have top results

in the women’s and Creed smashing his way through to the quarterfinals with extremely powerful surfing.

Carter Crowley had another top performance and was just beaten in the quarterfinals of the Under 14s by Rio Luther Barr (see page 29).

In the Under 16s Boys, Benji Lowen sustained a broken foot during his first round which saw him exit the competition, and Will Martin was knocked out in the quarter final of the event.

Little brother Luca Martin surfing in the Under 14s also made it to the quarterfinals and was beaten right on the buzzer to be knocked out of the event.

Coffs Harbour

Boardriders Club social media coordinator and publicity officer Emma Dean explained why the club had achieved recent success.

“We feel that what makes our club (and junior surfers) really stand out is the access to high level coaching,” she said.

“We have Lee Winkler who is an ex-world championship tour surfer and our former president, who coaches many of the groms.

“He has coached them from the early days of them learning to surf, ensuring their technique is sound before progressing to highlevel intensive coaching.

“He really covers all aspects of their surfing during a video-coaching session and once the surfer sits and watches themselves, they know exactly where to improve and change.

“Not many clubs can say

they have an ex-WCT surfer available to coach and mentor.

“We are definitely spoilt for choices of waves too, here we have so many beach breaks to choose from.

“We started doing a Wednesday afternoon 'Frother Session' where all the kids can just meet up and surf together rather than all being at different beaches up and down the coast as they really all bounce off each other in the surf and have a blast.”

Next on the event calendar is the NSW State Titles for the groms, while the grownups have the Australian Titles to be fought for at Port Macquarie this year.

In the over 50 men’s, local shredder Tony Nolan has qualified with a few other surfers seeking wild card entries into the event.

Saints showed why they lead the under 18s competition, beating the Coffs Harbour Breakers 14.9 (93) to 4.3 (27).

The Breakers reserves had a 24-point win against the Saints at Fitzroy Oval.

The AFL North Coast season takes a break this weekend with a bye round.

Seniors ladder: 1.Byron

Bay Magpies. 10 wins. 2 losses. 201.54%. 2.Port Macquarie Magpies. 8 wins. 4 losses. 143.04%.

3.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 7 wins. 5 losses. 154.35%.

4.Grafton Tigers. 6 wins. 6 losses. 109.92%. 5.Sawtell/ Toormina Saints. 5 wins. 7 losses. 127.86%. 6.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 wins. 12 losses. 12.12%.

q Woolgoolga Girls Under 16s

q Woolgoolga United President Peter Knott doubled up as duty officer on Saturday.

q Rosie Smart in action on her way to second place in the women’s event at the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open. Photo: Ethan SMITH.

MNC Cross Country Woolgoolga Lakeside

By Peter & Fiona BERRINGTON

JULY 16 2023 at Woolgoolga Lakeside

RESULTS: 2km (Male)

- Kweller Happ 9:48, 1;

Elijah Franke 10:07, 2;

Hayden Counter 10:19, 3;

Ned Griffin 10:26, 4; Sam

Peck 10:28, 5; Noah Stokes

10:37, 6; Craig Parsons

10:38, 7; Mitch Custance

11:03, 8; Lachlan Herbert

11:30, 9; Duke Phillips

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY 11/7/23

J Ryan and J Hurrell

defeated J Weston and B

Merchant 29 - 19

N Woods and T Allen

defeated L Carroll and D

Wesney 29 - 13

S Oliver and D Mason

defeated L Anderson and J

Anderson 27 - 14

R Bennell and S Bailey

defeated J Gibbins and F

Cacciattolo 25 - 10

P Murphy and P Devine

defeated K Stirling and K

Costello 24 - 8

D Hodge and M Hodge

M Hopes and J Wilcox

defeated defeated T Wylie and B Wylie 19 - 14

A Wroe and G Lane

defeated S Bracher and W

Bracher 24 - 16

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Helen RHODES

TUESDAY 11 July – Single

Stableford 9 Hole Comp. with 43 starters

MNC Cross Country

By Peter & Fiona BERRINGTON

JULY 9 2023 at Sawtell

RESULTS: 2km (Male)

- Archie Peters 7:11, 1; Dylan Hannaford 7:32,

2; Elijah Franke 7:34, 3;

Hayden Counter 7:50, 4;

Sam Ewart 7:55, 5; Angus

Morgan 8:08, 6; Hugh

Morgan 8:35, 7; Tim Welsh

8:37, 8; Charlie Lipman

8:43, 9; Lachlan Herbert

8:47, 10; Duke Phillips

9:02, 11; Max Herbert 9:11,

C.ex Coffs Golf Results

By Graeme ROBERTSON

2nd ROUND of Club Championships; Stroke; Winner; Terry Stephens 72 nett; Runner-Up; Gavin Gilmore 73; Ball Winners; Maurice Tate74; Wayne Edwards 74; Rick Paxton 74; Darren Heelis 75; Gary Brazel 75; Troy Henderson 76; Kel Wilton 77; Peter

11:32, 10; Max Herbert 11:33, 11; Leo Peck 11:34, 12; Astin Nuttall 11:54, 13; Simon Hill 12:04, 14;

Sol Bridger 13:16, 15; Thomas Thorner 13:30, 16; Ben Ewart 13:34, 17; Greg Ewart 13:35, 18; Tim Thorner 13:42, 19; Matthew McAleer 13:56, 20; Marlo Welsh-

Nuske 14:06, 21; Drew

Herbert 14:16, 22; Matt

Herbert 14:17, 23; Tim

Welsh 14:36, 24; Christian

Petersen 14:37, 25; Dean

Van Hoeck 14:43, 26; Thomas Feain 14:54, 27;

Peter Feain 14:56, 28; Iggi

M Lampert and C

Latham defeated J Lynn and D Washfold 23 - 14

M Van Praagh and N

Hallett defeated I Cork and P Cuttriss 19 - 18

D Barnard and R Ryan defeated Jacky Prosser and Wayne Prosser 23 - 18

P Buck and S Dodd defeated D Hodge and M Hodge 32 - 11

Lucky Rinks 1. N Woods and T Allen

2. R Bennell and S Bailey

3. A Wroe and G Lane

M Lampert and C Latham Jackpot R Bennell, S Bailey, J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo

Nuttall 15:25, 29; Harvey Griffin 17:57, 30; Jeff White

23:27, 31.

RESULTS: 2km (Female)

- Bayley Johnson 9:50, 1; Aaliyah Parsons 10:18, 2; Lacey Van Hoeck 10:27, 3; Zara Johnson 10:34, 4; Harper Welsh-Nuske 11:04, 5; Valla Parsons 11:05, 6; Maya Hill 11:07, 7; Harper

Nightingale 11:27, 8; Stella

Dobson 11:38, 9; Skyla

Petersen 12:21, 10; Kenzie

Phillips 12:24, 11; Darcie Hodgson 13:15, 12; Alex Greenhalgh 13:25, 13; Kristy Bridger 13:38, 14; Elize Strydom 13:54, 15;

R Hack and P Cutriss defeated Helen Pallister and G McInerney 21 - 13

D Barnard and R Ryan defeated Jacky Prosser and Wayne Prosser 23 - 14

A Wroe and P Wroe defeated G Lane and G Pallister 21 - 15

G Burgess and M Hopes defeated S Bracher and W Bracher 27 - 12

R Bennell and S Bailey defeated N Woods and T Allen 23 - 17

Kate Marsden 14:10, 16; Kathy Robson 14:11, 17; Sara Bergen 14:13, 18; Sophie Van Hoeck 14:35, 19; Florence Van Hoeck

14:38, 20; Renee Nuske

14:39, 21; Kirra Bridger

14:49, 22; Brooklyn Stokes

14:57, 23; Kylie Davis

14:58, 24; Vicky McClure

15:34, 25; Rhea Nuttall

21:07, 26.

RESULTS: 5km (Male)

- Kyle McIntosh 19:30, 1; Craig Parsons 21:00, 2; Tim Thorner 21:27, 3; James Karrasch 23:07, 4; Sam Ewart 24:00, 5; Matt Evans

24:46, 6; Angus Morgan

Bowling Club Results

Wednesday 12/7/23

J Simpson, J Martin and Punkin defeated M Bellette, Julie Lynn and Nigel Lynn 14 - 13

P Diamond and Les Carroll defeated K Costello and R Wicken 15 - 13

J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman defeated P Hatton, B Kowal and M Mulligan 21 - 13

25:15, 7; Grant Custance

25:54, 8; Mitch Custance

26:20, 9; Ryan Berry 26:35, 10; Matthew McAleer

27:33, 11; Daniel Jhureea

27:36, 12; Angus Croak

29:09, 13; James Counter

37:07, 14; Tim Karrasch

39:16, 15; Steve Thompson

50:27, 16.

RESULTS: 5km (Female)

- Nicole Feain 23:08, 1; Elize Strydom 25:39, 2; Amy Hannaford 26:20, 3; Corrine Happ 26:52, 4; Michelle Randall 27:47, 5; Lara Karrasch 28:06, 6; Kathy Robson 30:22, 7; Rowena Mitchell 30:32,

Merchant and J Weston 2. T

McKenzie and P Buck

3. K Costello and S Dodd

4. R Bennell and S Bailey

Jackpot D Taylor, I Gentle, R Shaw, T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers. Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

Friday14/7/2023

H Schutz and R Bennell defeated Elaine Pearce and Ray Gurber 29 - 12

8; Ashleigh Geddes 30:37, 9; Willow Nuttall 31:32, 10; Lily Morgan 34:09, 11; Barbara Ewart 34:21, 12; Toni Berrington 34:57, 13; Zoe Counter 37:05, 14.

RESULTS: 10km (Male)

- Peter Feain 40:07, 1; Chris Hamilton 50:31, 2; Carl Marsden 59:40, 3; Peter Birch 59:48, 4.

RESULTS: 10km

(Female) - Jess Dougherty

45:58, 1; Kristy Bridger

53:24, 2; Kate Marsden

59:39, 3. Next week’s runs are at Bongil Bongil picnic area, Williams Road.

defeated L Anderson and J Anderson 24 - 23

R Shaw and I Cork defeated Jacky Prosser and Wayne Prosser 23 - 13

M Zentgraf and P Cuttris defeated Julie Lyons and M Campos 20 - 13

J Taylor and P Buck defeated J McKellar and L Carroll 31 - 12

4.

T McKenzie and P Buck defeated M Lampert and C

Latham 27 - 14

B Merchant and J Weston defeated M Van Praagh and N Hallett 2116

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated I Cork and S

Oliver 19 - 13

A Grade – Allene Stanton 22, Jenny Malouf 20. B Grade – Anne Grundy 23, Kerry Plummer 22 c/b. NTP’s –12th (Pro Pin) Allene Stanton, Anne Grundy, 15th Cheryl Burke, Fiona Ross.

Wednesday 12 July –

12; Marlo Welsh-Nuske 9:34, 13; Ben Ewart 10:05,

14; Astin Nuttall 10:06, 15; James Counter 10:17, 16; Thomas Feain 10:39, 17; Drew Herbert 12:01, 18; Matt Herbert 12:03, 19; Dean Van Hoeck 12:32, 20; Stephen Boyd 12:54,

21; Iggi Nuttall 17:38, 22; Jeff White 17:40, 23; Steel

Beveridge 23:03, 24.

RESULTS: 2km (Female)

- Amelia Harrigan 8:12, 1; Lacey Van Hoeck 8:14, 2; Harper Welsh-Nuske 8:18, 3; Valla Parsons 8:30, 4; Harper Nightingale 8:48,

5; Sienna Forrest 9:08,

6; Skyla Petersen 9:13,

Woods 77; Maria Sanford 79; Cathy Robinson 79; NTP’s: 3rd Dave Curtis, 12th Wayne Edwards, 15th Kel Wilton; Chip-Ins; Mark Heelis, Warick Wallace, Maria Sanford, Sam Brazel, Kevin Sanford. Next game is at Safety Beach 0n the 30th July.

CEX Urunga Ladies Golf Results

By Lois MILHAM

J Ryan and J Hurrell defeated J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo 19 - 18

J McKellar and L Carroll defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 26 - 20

K Costello and S Dodd defeated L Anderson and J Anderson 21 - 19

Lucky Rinks 1. B Merchant and J Weston 2. T McKenzie and P Buck

3. K Costello and S Dodd

4. R Bennell and S Bailey Woolgoolga Wanderers

Single Stableford with 92 starters

Proudly Sponsored by Oak Tree Retirement Village

A Grade – Amelia Mehmet-Grohn 40 c/b, Caroline Campbell 40, Lyn Neaves 37. B Grade – Janelle

7; Kristy Bridger 9:14,

8; Clarissa Hull 9:15, 9; Lara Hannaford 9:24, 10; Amy Hannaford 9:25, 11; Aaliyah Parsons 9:31, 12; Kenzie Phillips 9:56, 13; Helen Nevell 10:09, 14; Janie Mahoney 10:12, 15; Zoe Counter 10:16, 16; Kate Marsden 10:24, 17; Sara Bergen 10:32, 18; Sophia Lipman 10:40, 19; Barbara Ewart 11:21, 20; Theresa Nevell 11:33, 21; Sophie Van Hoeck 12:19, 22; Florence Van Hoeck

12:27, 23; Violet Wong

12:46, 24; Stacy Wong

12:51, 25; Vicky McClure

13:07, 26; Rhea Nuttall

FRIDAY 14/7/23 3rd Round Championships Stroke

Div 1 Daily Winner: M.Cooper Nett 71

R/Up: S.McLean Nett 75

Div 2 Daily Winner: K.Kennedy Nett 77

R/Up: R.Inskip Nett 78

Club Championships played over 3 rounds

Club Champion:

S.McLean Total 294

Champion R/Up:

M.Cooper Total 316

Nett Winner Div 1

D Taylor, I Gentle and R Shaw defeated T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers 27 - 11

Bear, H Jensen and D Mason defeated B Morrison, J Paterno and D Wesney 17 - 14

K Dunstone, B Rennie and R Norder defeated G Woolley, M Zentgraf and S Ferro 18 - 8

M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones defeated G Burgess, K Ryan and I Cork 18 - 15

Lucky Rinks 1. B

Passlow 39, Liz Quinn 38, Viv Gayford 37. C Grade – Louise Knight 39 c/b, Lea Smith 39, Jo Foggiato 38. NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Jude Cole, Ruth Ryan, Karen Webster, 6th Trish Nance, Janelle Passlow, Trisha Leng, 22nd Trish

19:15, 27.

RESULTS: 5km (Male)

- Kyle McIntosh 18:19, 1; Matt Evans 24:04, 2; Dylan Hannaford 24:39, 3; Angus Morgan 25:13, 4; Reuben Wong 25:18, 5; Daniel Craig

25:33, 6; Matthew McAleer

25:42, 7; Mitchell Karrasch

27:27, 8; Thomas Thorner

30:20, 9; Tim Thorner

30:27, 10; Charlie Lipman

30:37, 11; Angus Croak

31:06, 12; Stephen Boyd

34:08, 13; Tim Karrasch

38:34, 14; Paul Feain 49:14, 15; Steve Thompson 50:08, 16; Tim Wilson 58:27, 17.

RESULTS: 5km (Female)

- Amy Hannaford 25:42,

D. Lindsay Nett total 225 Gross Winner Div 2

A. Cameron Total 361 Nett Winner Div 2

R. Inskip Total 243

Betty Riley Trophy Winner: M. Cooper

Congratulations to all the winners, very well deserved wins. It was a pretty hard 3 days of stroke golf with lots of “should’ve, could’ve would’ve” and everyone vowing to do better next year.

D Irwin and J Brooks defeated M Hopes and R Ryan 19 - 16

B Morrison, D Wesney and F Cacciattolo defeated M Chick, D Mason and C Boyden 31 - 19

Joy Harris and W

Bracher defeated N Hallett and M Van Praagh 21 - 17

J Paterno and N Woods defeated K Costello and J Ryan 27 - 6

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated Ray Hack and Rob Norder 19 - 18

M Dodson and D Jensen

Nance, Judi Isles, Cheryl Purves, 26th Jude Cole, Ruth Ryan, Karen Webster.

Saturday 15 July – Golf

NSW Medal Round 6/Club

Medal – Stroke Event with 37

starters

Kerry Farmer (29) 70,

1; Sarah Morgan 27:16, 2; Lara Karrasch 27:22, 3; Michelle Randall 28:03, 4; Stacy Wong 29:37, 5; Ashleigh Geddes 31:07, 6; Willow Nuttall 32:41, 7; Toni Berrington 34:04, 8.

RESULTS: 10km (Male)Nick Murray 42:30, 1; Greg Ewart 1:01:26, 2; Adam Wilson 1:11:25, 3.

RESULTS: 10km

(Female) - Kristy Bridger

55:02, 1; Clarissa Hull

56:10, 2; Kate Marsden

58:02, 3; Janie Mahoney

1:01:32, 4.

Next week’s runs start at Woolgoolga Lakeside reserve.

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 17th July 2023

9 Hole Stroke Net 12

Starters

Ladies

Janet Dawson 31

Men

Peter Rode 29, Alan Martin 32

J Hurrell and H Katala defeated S Oliver and S Bailey 30 - 17

B Dodson and I Thomas defeated M Heinz and B Rennie 16 - 13

A Wroe and G Lane defeated N Haines and K Stirling 28 - 9

Lucky Rinks 1. Joy Harris and W Bracher 2. J Paterno and N Woods 3. J Brooks and D Irwin

4. M Zentgraf and P Cuttris 5. J Taylor and P Buck 6. R Shaw and I Cork

Jackpot R Shaw, I Cork, Jacky Prosser and Wayne Prosser

Gloria Hickey (19) 72. Gross Winner – Keryn Little 90. NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Kerry Farmer, 6th Tracey Foster, 22nd Kerry Wilson, 26th Norma Andrews. Putting Comp. –Gloria Hickey with 30 Putts.

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

JULY 16 - Dairyville Range 300m Centrefire match was conducted with 15 participants. Master Grade: Alan Phillips 100.18, Ben R 98.11, Glenn K 98.8, Joel Walker 89.4, Chris Mears 78.6, A Grade: Jake Buckley 97.11, B Grade: Zach Noble 90.5, Member-677 87.2, Jon Brown 80.6, Max Archer 55.0, C Grade: Lockie Knight 86.3, Tony Bowling 86.0, Cherelle Steinhardt 71.2, Pete C 66.2, Member-827 64.1

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 11th July 2023

Main Draw Winners:

- Terry Jennar - R/U Eric Onley

Consolation Winners:

- Lindsay Clayton - R/U

Melanie Williams

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Safety Beach Women's Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

WELL, what a beautiful day of fun and golf in support of Breast Cancer Research on Tuesday 11 July at Safety Beach golf course.

Forty eight men and women played a Medley 3 Person Ambrose on Denise Hamilton Breast Cancer Day. Such a great day with the course in top condition.

The winning team was Team Bellamy, Karen and Tony Bellamy ably assisted by Lexine and Wayne Bailey with 58-1/3 . Runners-up were Team Anderson

With 59 1/8, 3rd runners-up Team Power with 61pts on c/b from Team Kyburz. NTP 11th Di Canham and Tony Bellamy. A huge vote of thanks to sponsors of the day, Kellie’s Potts of Produce, Woolgoolga Mitre 10, Safety Beach Golf Club and many generous people who made donations and contributed to a wonderful day. The ladies Match Play games are almost complete and the Mixed Foursomes 27 hole Championship games will be played Sunday 23rd. July will be almost over. Watch your fixtures booklet as August has lots of events, there are invitations on the notice board for your perusal and you can nominate for any of

these visits by writing your name on the invitation of interest.

A 2 Person Medley Ambrose, Wine and Dine comp is available to be played over the week, a fun way to get extra practice for the

upcoming Championships. See Pro Terry for comps he is running or book lessons with him or just check out his stock of clothing and equipment.

Coffs Harbour District Darts at Sawtell RSL Club

By Ray BEASLEY

WINTER Comp

Monday 10 July Bad Habbits def Thunderstruck

7-2

Surgical Steel def Bull Rush 5-4 Wrong Hole def Fluke Shots 8-1

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Monday Vets Results

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY 17th July 2023

53 members played a single stableford nine hole event in excellent playing conditions.

Safety Beach Golf Results

By Russ RICHARDSON

RESULTS Safety Beach golf 7 July Beach St Dining

Sawtell golf results

By Janet O’DOWD

11/7 MEDLEY Stableford A: James Murdoch 40, Allan Heffernan 38c/b, Simon Easey

38c/b. B: Grant Martin 41, Trent Mitchell 40c/b, Paul Bennett 40.

C: Stephen Spencer 45, Jenny Kelloway 41c/b, John Paine 41. Balls to 36x/b. NTP 7 A:

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

MIXED pairs Friday 14th July

S & J Hollis def B & F Moore

16/14

J & B Jones def Ron & Adele

15/13

M & C England def S Bailey, D Lindbergh 24/13

Warriors - Bye

180s

Sean (1)

Tye (1)

100s

Karen C (1)

Asttan (1)

Ben (1)

Chris B (1)

Chris K (4) Craig S (2)

Winning Gents: Rick Jenkins 23

Trevor Bissett 22

Chris Oddy 21

Noel Frame 19 c/b

Winning Ladies: Vicki Silver 19

Maria Lindsay 18

Jean O’connor 17 c/b

1 Carole Stone 21cb

2 J. LLoyd 21 10 July Vets

1 D. Cooper 27 cb

2 J. Doula 27 12 July

1 T. Hunt 40

2 J. Newcombe 38 cb

Chris Hyland, B: Brian McKellar, C: Gary Reidy. NTP 11 A: Les Thornborough, B: Rick Finlay (pro pin), C: John Paine

12/7 Stroke A: Joy Lawrence 70c/b, Gaye Hardcastle 7oc/b, Helen Haynes 70. B: Chris Veerhuis 70c/b, Leanne Wellings

70, Robbie O’Dwyer 74c/b. Balls to 70. NTP Helen Haynes. Straight Drive A: Jackie Chapman, B: Narelle Hall. Putting A: Wendy

R Aitken, B Johns def J Clancy, C Cutt 26/9

S & P Standaert def C & N McVicar 28/7

D N-Robertson, N Foy def S Jones, I Price 15/14

L & T Kellahan def C Treharne, S Campbell 16/14

C Venturi, J Honey def D Futcher, R Lane 15/14

G McInerney, R Coffey def P Poulton, E Kidd 21/9

Chris & Joan def Narelle &

Dean (3)

Edward (2)

Jeremy (2)

Kevin C (2)

Peter (1)

Reg (4)

Rob Ha (2)

Rob Ho (8)

Sam (4)

Sean (4)

Tye (1)

Lyn Whitelaw 17 c/b

Ball Comp:

Gents:

Stuart Malouf 19

John Willgress 18 c/b

Roger Martin 18 c/b

Ladies:

Jenny Malouf 17 c/b

Mary Mason 17 c/b

3 K Mavin 38

4 J. Fagerstrom 37 cb

5 J. Hurley 37 cb

15 July Team multiplier

1 E. Mags, B. Irvine, J Waite, T.Hunt 114

2 T. Bellamy,D. Penson, S. Ewart, N. Wells 112

Mason, B: Gloria Rossi

13/7 Play 9 Back Chris

Anderson 24, Lindsay Morley 20.

Balls to 18c/b

14/7 Medley Stableford Irene

Swyer 40, Pam O’Sullivan 39c/b, Nancy Fuller 39c/b. Balls to 35

15/7 Individual Vs Par A: Neal

McCarthy +5c/b, Simon Easey +5.

B: Shane Burns +7, Brian Wilson

+4. C: Thomas Harris +8, Mitchell

Napier +6. Balls to 0c/b. NTP 7 A:

Darryl 18/15

V Maher, S Betts def M & S Watt 13/12

D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def D Hancock, L Loadsman 22/11

Woolgoolga Cross Country Results

WEEK Fifteen (10/07/2023) One lap (2.5 kms) : Anthony Vrachliotis 10:46.3, Sam Ewart

High pegs Paul (60)

Sean (60)

Leaderboard Bad Habbits 14

Surgical Steel 12

Wrong Hole 8 Bull Rush 7

Warriors 6

Thunderstruck 4

Fluke Shots 3

Chris Tessari 17

Nearest the Pins: 12th Vicki Silver & Jeff Howlett

15th Jean O’Connor & Andy Gilkes.

Next week is a single stableford.

3 P. Sexton, J. Woods, K. Partridge, S.Dunn 111

15 July Individual

1 B. Stunt 39

2 S. Thorne 38 cb

3 M. Brooke 38 cb

4 A. Hart 38

Rohan McIntosh, B: Shane Burns, C: Dean Szabo. NTP 11 A: Paul McHugh, B: Allan Robertson, C: Garry Herbert (pro pin) 15/7 Ladies Stableford

Michele Grant 21, Linda Rankin 20. Balls to 19c/b. Saturday Sal

Kate Pollard, NTP Linda Rankin 16/7 Medley Stableford Vicki McNamara 40, Phil Elliot 39, Cameron Pollard 38. Balls to 34c/b

10:49.8, Ryan Berry 12:03.7, Max Ross 12:09.9, Shane Brown 12:12.5, Austin Hundle 12:34.2, Craig Hundle 12:35.5, Amber Hundle 13:57.7, Alix Vrachliotis 15:29.7, Heather Vrachliotis 15:30.5, Erin Connell 18:15.6, Ruth Cully 24:03.1, Steel Beveridge 31:29.5, Lyn Fulton 31:29.5,

Two laps (4.8 kms) : Clarissa Hull 24:12.0, Daniel Jhureea 25:29.1, Kalani Brown 28:28.0.

q The winning team Wayne Bailey, Tony Bellamy, Karen Bellamy and Lex Bailey.

q Happy group of golfing supporters of Breast Cancer Research.

Death Notices

BAIRD, Melba ‘Mel’

11th July 2023, peacefully at Grange

Care Community Coffs Harbour, late of Woolgoolga. Beloved wife of Jim (dec’d). Adored mother of Dave, Yvonne, Julie & Wayne and Chris & Lyn. Devoted nan of her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Aged 91 Years

Her Final Chapter

A private family Funeral Service was held for Mel in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

BROWN

Philip Noel ‘Phil’

13th July 2023, passed peacefully at Baringa Private Hospital after a brave battle with illness. Devoted father of James, Katrina, Kristy and their partners. Adored pop of Lillyarna, Mia, Bella, Cooper, Aubrey and Clementine. Cherished brother of Don (dec’d). Phil will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Aged 76 Years

Rest In Peace

Phil’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 18th July 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

SMITH

Joan Martha

15th July 2023, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family, late of Woolgoolga. Loving wife of Don (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie & Geoff (dec’d), Donna & Noel and Chris & Merly. Cherished nan and great-nan of their families.

Aged 88 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Joan was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

BOROVAC, Darinka

10th July 2023, unexpectedly at own home, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Joe. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter, Maté & Nicole. Adored grandmother of Luke, Maté and Isabella. Dear sister of Vojka, Ivan (dec’d) and Saža (dec’d). Fond auntie of her nieces and nephews

Aged 84 Years

In God’s Loving Care

Darinka’s Funeral Prayers were celebrated in Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 19th July 2022, followed by interment at Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

MAHER, Bruce Ray

15th July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus surrounded by his loving family, late of Sawtell.

Treasured son of Maize & Ray Maher (dec’d). Dearly beloved husband of Donna. Loved father of Shannon. Adored pop of Jordan, Emily and Sophie. Loving brother of Vicki and Kerry. Cherished son-in-law of Beryl & Dick Burns and brother-in-law of Marg Kaya, Shane and Dean.

Aged 71 Years

Gone Fishing

Bruce was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Simon Josef Chladil

1st November 1960 - 11th June 2023

Absolutely loved brother, uncle, friend, boss and Chef! After an exhausting battle to catch his breath Simon succumbed to his medical issues at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital in the care of the magnificent ICU nurses and doctors. He achieved his wish to spend a few last hours with his dog Siva before he passed.

Simon’s family and the Coffs Harbour Racing club extend an invitation to all that knew and loved him to come celebrate on Saturday

July 22nd 2023 from 12 noon in the Jerry Zuvela lounge. Please wear bright colours or a cheeky tie.

Special thanks from Simon’s family to all those who assisted him over the last 12 months.

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

BUTLER, Alice Mary

12th July 2023, passed peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved wife of Jim (dec’d). Loving mother of Frank and Rod (both dec’d). Adored grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Alice will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and friends.

Aged 95 Years

Will Always Be Fondly Remembered

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Alice’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 31st July 2023 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Legacy Coffs Harbour, a collection box will be at the Chapel.

Alice’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

DAVIES

Colleen Rose

15th July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved wife of Peter. Devoted mother of Gavin (dec’d), Matthew, Susan, Linda, Angel and Tony. Adored grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Colleen will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and many friends.

Aged 78 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Colleen’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Monday 24th July 2023, commencing at 10.30 am, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. Colleen’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

Notices Funeral Notices

Laura Lynn Sandland 17th July 2023

Passed away peacefully at her home in Coffs Harbour. Loving mother of Joel, Samuel and Reid. Loving daughter of Lynn and David (dec). Much loved sister of Carl, Michelle, Travis and Benjamin (dec). Loving aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A dear friend to all that knew her. Lover of food, fun and frivolity. She will be sadly missed, taken too soon.

Aged 50 Years

Will always be remembered for your sweet stubbornness.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Laura’s funeral service to be held on Saturday, 29th July 2023 at 10am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

David George Sercombe

13th July 2023

Late of Reid Drive, Coffs Harbour. Much loved husband of Heather. Loved father of Tim (dec) and Ian. Father-in-law to Heather. Proud Grandad of Nathan, Rachel and Sara.

Aged 91 Years

Flying In Heaven

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend David’s funeral service to be held on Friday, 28th July 2023 at 10am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

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BED single trundell Two mattresses Lots of bedding Visitors used once $200 One bedside chest $50 Ph 0407761441

BIKERS Club black leather M/cycle pants with padded knee & thigh protection. Size 8 - 9. $40 0415 715 619 F210723

BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595 Re110823

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BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491

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CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500 F030223

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DOONA Cover, Queen size, Poppy design with 2 x pillow cases as new $75. 02 6656 4700 F300623

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132

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FIRE wood dry split tray back ute $180.00 delivered Urunga, Bello Coffs. 0490 245 287

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FLAVOURCHEF cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076

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

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JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710

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ORGAN, electric Kawai twin keyboard, many functions. $100. Ph 6649 4419 F210723

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772 F300623

PHOTOGRAPHIC Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832 F160623

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

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

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

RJAYS black leather m/ cycle jacket with padded elbow, shoulder & lower back Size 8 - 9. $40. Ph 0415 715 619

RXT brand road racing style m/cycle helmet in shiny black finish. (Aust safety standard). Large $40. 0415 715 619

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TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921

TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879 F190822

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TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123

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TUESDAY WAR ON WASTE

ABC, 8.30pm

MONDAY JOHN FARNHAM: FINDING THE VOICE

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Iconic Australian singer John Farnham has a voice that millions of fans know and love, but his incredible success belies his humble beginnings. Director Poppy Stockell, who co-wrote this authorised biopic with Spicks and Specks creator Paul Clarke, has crafted an affectionate and fitting tribute to the prodigiously talented performer, who still holds the title to the highest-selling Australian album of all time. Nostalgic, honest and heartwarming, it’s a captivating must-see.

FRIDAY, July 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Leangle And Parrying Shield. (PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) The team investigates the death of a cyclist.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) A security consultant creates stress.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Bushrangers arrive in town.

9.55 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Split. (Ml, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Six years ago, Craig Reucassel shocked the nation and got everyone talking about our waste problem with this series. So, now that he’s back and as driven as ever with this new three-episode instalment, it’s both regrettable and comforting. Since we last saw Reucassel revealing the depths of our waste, there have been positive changes, from supermarkets selling “wonky” fruit and veg to plastic bags slowly being phased out. But there’s still a mountain of problems for Reucassel to highlight and motivate more progress. Find out what we can all do, as he meets inspiring “waste warriors” and uses some cheeky undercover GPS to unearth where our waste really ends up.

WEDNESDAY MINISERIES: ANNE BOLEYN

SBS, 9.30pm

Actress and model

Jodie Turner Smith radiates power and passion in this feminist retelling of the final five months of monarch Anne Boleyn’s life. Henry VIII’s second and most well-known wife was infamously beheaded for treason after being unable to bear a male heir. Anne is the story’s strong-willed protagonist and it’s told from her perspective. Drama and history blur as we learn of her determination to get her daughter on the throne as she grapples with the patriarchal world enveloping her. This beautifully shot exploration of her character is filled with grim trepidation: we all know the terrible ending that awaits. Billed as a psychological thriller, it’s an affecting ride.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Birth Of The Tutankhamun Dynasty. (Return)

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+s, R)

3.40 French Food Safari. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. Takes a look at keeping dogs warm in winter.

8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. However, when she accidentally meets the wife he has been cheating on, she realises they have much in common. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton.

10.45 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.

11.45 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) A free ride takes an unexpected turn.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 NRL All Stars: 1973 Anniversary Tour.

11.20 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) Jamie Foxx. 1.05 Destination Australia. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Ed Kavalee, Bron Lewis, Emma Holland, Peter Helliar and Sam Pang.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Cate Blanchett, Margot Robbie, Alan Carr and Ashley Banjo.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ONTHEBOX

SATURDAY, July 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Barkley Manor. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.H’lights.

1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Heliopolis: The City Of The Sun. (PGa, R) 3.00 Baiae: The Atlantis Of Rome. (PG, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.30 The Rise Of The Nazis. (PGav, R)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 FIFA

Women’s World Cup Highlights. 12.30 Horse Racing. Bletchingly Stakes Day, Winter Challenge Raceday and Saturday Raceday.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Drive TV. (PG) 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys. 2.30 NRL

Women’s Post-Match. 3.00 Rugby League.

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R) Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) When a German mayor visits the town to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) After a young man is found dead in the back of a truck, Vera and the team investigate.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (MA15+v, R)

A CEO hides out in a remote town.

10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 3 of 4.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Norway. (PG) Nick Knowles explores Norway by rail.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20.

1.35 Witch Hunt. (Mal, R)

3.25 French Food Safari. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 23

6.30 Compass: Music Central. (PG) A look at the power of music.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Pinnaroo. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) Stella and her kids become more acquainted with Mystery Bay and its inhabitants.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast

Must Die. (Mal) Part 2 of 5.

10.10 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Malv, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.10 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Ma, R)

12.15 Rage Vault. (MA15+adlnsv)

2.10 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

SBS MOVIES (32)

PG, French)

Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Life. (2017) 10.30 Honey Cigar. (2020, French)

Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Cycling: Allan Peiper As Good As I Could.

3.50 Kill Off. (PGl, R) 4.05 Trail Towns. (R) 4.35

Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Black Panthers Of WW2. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 When Champollion Meets Ramses II. Takes a look at French philologist Jean-Francois Champollion’s journey to Egypt.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. Clermont-Ferrand to ClermontFerrand. 124km flat stage. From France.

12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage.

4.00 French Food Safari. (R) Maeve O’Meara and Guillaume Brahimi visit a market.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGal) The remaining acts compete in front of the celebrity judges for a cash prize of £250,000.

9.30 MOVIE: The New Mutants. (2020, Mhlv) A group of young mutants, struggling to come to terms with the consequences and nature of their abilities, is held for psychiatric monitoring in an isolated hospital by a mysterious organisation. Blu Hunt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams.

11.30 The Rookie. (Mv, R) Detective Nyla Harper and James find themselves in the middle of a bank robbery.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters.

9.30 NRL Women’s Premiership Post-Match.

10.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

3.30 Destination WA. (R) 4.00 TV Shop. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Morning Programs.

1.20pm MOVIE: Silent Dust. (1949, PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Hunter Wildfires v Gordon. 5.00 MOVIE: Comes A

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6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes. (R) 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 19. GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns. 4.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 4.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? David Gore And Fred Waterfield. (MA15+av) Takes a look at serial killing duo David Gore and Fred Waterfield, known as the Killing Cousins.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Michael Clarke Duncan. (PGad) A look at the death of Michael Clarke Duncan.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day 1. Finals.

11.20 The First 48: Unspeakable Pt 1. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.00 Drive TV. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) When the NCIS team receives an urgent cryptic message, agents Devin Roundtree and Fatima Namazi must work together to solve the case. Kilbride plans to visit his son, and Callen asks Sam to be his best man.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Kid From The Big Apple 2. Continued. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 7.30 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 9.35 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 10.50 Point Break. (1991, M) 1.05pm Mindscape. (2013,

The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 5.10 The

(1990, PG) 6.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG)

Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.20 The Road

Wellville. (1994, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

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6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) A wild game of cat and mouse nears its end.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) Scola suspects the mother of a five-year-old kidnapping victim is hiding something.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After ransomware is used to cause the controls on a dam to malfunction, Ernie is tasked with finding the culprit.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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ONTHEBOX

MONDAY, July 24

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 2.35 Jeopardy! (R)

3.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 3.30 The Cook

Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 MOVIE: John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (2023, Mal) A celebration of John Farnham. John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Grace and Carlos work together when they suspect a young woman was the victim of an organ trafficking ring.

11.30 The Blacklist. (M)

12.30 Billy Connolly: The Ultimate World Tour. (PGln, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, July 25

Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 2. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions. (PGas, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)

4.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity’s blackmailer ups their demands.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (Final, PGa) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The search for a missing boy leads the team into the middle of a drug war between two rival gangs.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Garza’s team is assigned as a protective detail.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red tries to mediate a high stakes meeting.

12.30

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) A strange coincidence leads to a face-off.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Final, Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team is called to Vermont.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) Tension, stress and paranoia take their toll.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The team probes an apparent suicide.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

11.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 26

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (Mdls, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R)

2.55 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France

Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling.

de France Femmes. Stage 3. H’lights. 1.00

2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight.

3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

(R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo chokes at Lyrik’s launch.

7.30 ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold. (PG) A look at Swedish supergroup ABBA.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game.

10.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Canada v Republic of Ireland.

12.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game.

THURSDAY, July 27

10.30 That

6.00

2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Australia v Nigeria.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MOVIE: The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race. (2022, Madl) A woman returns to her childhood home. Claire Van Der Boom, Robyn Nevin.

9.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGlv) Lyle’s niece Angie is accused of committing a crime on her university campus.

10.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A fiveyear-old is kidnapped.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv) Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Carisi asks the SVU for help when a woman involved in a murder investigation shows signs of abuse.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Boardriders

Club members have had a big two months with some top results on the waves.

The Coffs surfers made their mark at the Billabong Occy Grom competition hosted by Mark Occhilupo at Snapper Rocks.

Jarrah White and Otis Harrigan competed in the Under 12 Boys, with White making it all the way to the quarter finals, to be beaten on a day of very small conditions.

In the Under 12 girls, Matilda Harrigan made her Occy Grom comp debut and loved surfing Snapper in a heat with only three other girls out.

Martin and Carter Crowley competed, and whilst Martin got knocked out in Round 2, Crowley made it right the way through to the semi-final and just narrowly missed out on making the final.

Will Martin and Benji Lowen made quick appearances in the Under 16 boys division, before packing their surfboards and driving south for the next competition on the schedule, the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open.

The following week the Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club surfers arrived in Lennox Head for the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open and WSL QS Pro Junior.

Brother and sister combo Rosie and Creed Smart featured heavily, with Rosie eventually scoring 2nd place

In the very competitive Under 14 boys, Luca CONTINUED Page 31

q Rosie Smart in action on her way to second place in the women’s event at the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open. Photo: Ethan SMITH.