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EDITOR
‘Healthy country means healthy people’
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Sydney-based developer Elite Constructions is currently awaiting determination of a development application (DA), having made numerous attempts to develop the land in recent years.
Protest organisers say the rally turnout was a reflection of the strong community sentiment towards the proposal.
Attendees carried placards saying “Don’t drown our village” and “Save Hearnes Lake”.
Ian Foskett, spokesperson for rally organisers Sandy Beach Action Group, expressed concerns over construction run-off.
“The 180,000 cubic metres of fill in the DA’s Environmental Impact Statement poses the grave threat of irreversible damage caused by run-off and the resultant sedimentation… impacting upon the ecology of the coastal floodplain and Hearnes Lake, including the Solitary Island Marine Reserve.”
On hand for proceedings were Garby Elder Deb Dootson and son Tony Dootson, who noted the gathering was held on traditional Gumbaynggirr land and offered a Welcome to Country.
They also spoke to the Aboriginal cultural significance and environmental values of the site and surrounding area.
“The record with these developments is not good,” Aunty Deb told News Of The Area.
“They invariably disrupt cultural values and degrade the environment, along
established songlines and sites of significance as places of increase for fish, birds and other animals, putting stress on waterflows and waterways that otherwise give life.
“Healthy country means healthy people.”
The assembled were then addressed by a number of notable speakers such as former Deputy Mayor and Councillor Rod McKelvey.
Mr McKelvey, a passionate advocate for the environment for many years, spoke passionately in favour of preserving the site
for biological diversity and future heritage.
Also present was local ecologist Maxine Rowley, who has been undertaking water testing in Hearnes Lake in collaboration with the City of Coffs Harbour, exploring the impacts of agricultural run-off on the estuary.
Ms Rowley highlighted the threat of urbanisation to the sensitive parcel of coastal forest and wetland.
Elite Constructions did not respond to News Of The Area’s request for comment.
Heise to push for NDIS reform
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise has announced a commitment to push for improvements to the beleaguered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if elected to Federal Parliament.
The NDIS, which is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA),
is Australia’s first national scheme for people with disability.
As of September 2024, more than 680,000 people with disability are receiving support from the NDIS throughout Australia.
In a statement to media on Tuesday, Ms Heise said reform is needed to strengthen the NDIS, streamline the application processes for participants, and enhance support services.
“Despite the completion of two Royal Commissions, the pace of progress has been disheartening,” she said.
“Although some changes have been made to the NDIS, many are confusing and contradictory.”
Ms Heise, a nurse of 30 years, plans to advocate for clearer funding guidelines and accountability, to direct resources efficiently to those who need them most.
“I will support meaningful reforms that enhance the system’s transparency, accessibility, and
responsiveness,” Ms Heise said.
“Every individual with a disability deserves to fully engage in our community, but the NDIS often falls short in providing the necessary support.
“I will continue to listen closely to the concerns of families and practitioners and am committed to creating a more efficient and compassionate NDIS.”
Ramping up her campaign for the impending federal election, to be called before May 2025, Ms Heise met recently with Simone Fitzgerald, Director and Senior Speech Pathologist at Complex Care Coordination in Port Macquarie.
Ms Fitzgerald said parents with children on the NDIS are “overwhelmed by funding concerns and appointments”.
“It’s essential that the NDIS educates participants on effectively navigating the system,” she said.
“A holistic, coordinated service can enable significant progress for participants, reducing the need for prolonged service dependence.”
Ms Heise will hope to win the seat of Cowper on her second attempt in 2025, having gone close to ousting incumbent Nationals MP Pat Conaghan in 2022.
q Garby Elder Deb Dootson and Sandy Beach Action Group spokesperson Ian Foskett address the rally.
q Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise with NDIS provider Simone Fitzgerald.
BEACH HEROES
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so if not for the actions of the lifeguards,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.
Shortly after 6pm on 17 December 2018, emergency services were notified of a number of people in distress in the surf at Moonee, an unpatrolled beach.
Six people – including three teenagers – had apparently been caught in a strong rip.
Off-duty Coffs Harbour lifeguards used rescue boards during the operation, which was also attended by the Westpac helicopter.
“Mr Craigan, Mr Hackfath and Mr Swadling gathered vital information from the family members regarding missing persons lost in the water,” Police
Acting Inspector Nicole Philp said.
“Without hesitation they entered the treacherous surf conditions... and located victims in the surf and brought them back to shore.
“Mr Craigan, Mr Hackfath and Mr Swadling are commended by the NSW Police Force for their courageous actions and tenacity as lifeguards without concern for their personal safety.”
Mr Craigan’s certificate of Commendation noted he had paddled more than 750m out to sea, battling heavy swells, high winds and fast flowing waters in his attempt to save a child.
“Mr Craigan’s heroic actions resulted in the safe return of the young girl,” the commendation read.
“Mr Craigan then
assisted emergency services with the return of a male and commenced CPR.
“Despite their best efforts the male was unfortunately unable to be revived.”
Mr Swadling was also singled out for his “immediate and selfless actions” as he paddled far out to sea and assisted with the recovery of persons to the shoreline. Longtime City lifeguard Mr Hackfath was honoured after he managed to reach a male in the heaving waters who was non-responsive.
Mr Hackfath brought the man to shore, before continuing to patrol the beach for more than half an hour in a bid to save further life.
Three men drowned that night, and the courageous actions of emergency services saw the three teenagers survive.
q City of Coffs Harbour lifeguards Alex Swadling, Greg Hackfath and Hugo Craigan with their Commendation certificates.
NEWS Of The Area wishes to offer correction to a web address listed in our 15 November edition.
On page 6, in a story titled ‘Gumbaynggirr language school growing’, the website chuffed.org was written incorrectly.
Parking reforms pass Parliament
REFORMS to the ticketless parking fine system to require on-the-spot notifications have passed NSW Parliament.
Under the existing ticketless system introduced in 2020, instead of having the infringement notice left on the vehicle, the fine was sent by post, sometimes not being
received until weeks after the incident.
In 2023/24, local councils issued 822,310 ticketless parking fines, a 49 percent increase over the 551,441 issued in 2022/23.
an on-the-spot notification to the vehicle, and to take photos of offences and make them available for Revenue NSW to provide to drivers.
The Fines Amendment (Parking Fines) Bill 2024 requires councils to attach
There will still be limited exceptions where an onthe-spot notification is not required, for example where it may be unsafe or hazardous
for a ranger to do so.
The Bill will also invalidate ‘repeat’ ticketless parking fines, where drivers can be fined multiple times for the same offence before they even become aware of the first infringement.
Data reporting rules will be introduced to evaluate if
further reforms are necessary.
A working group, which has representatives from stakeholders including Local Government NSW, has been established by Revenue NSW to inform the drafting of regulations and assist with implementation.
“The community feedback
on this issue has been clear, and dates all the way back to when ticketless parking was first introduced in 2020,” said Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos.
“Bringing back on-thespot notification for parking fines is a common-sense reform and restores fairness and integrity to the parking fine system.”
Coffs Harbour City Council General Purpose Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2024 Public Notice Presentation of Financial Statements
Public notice – Presentation of financial statements as per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act.
In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Coffs Harbour City Council advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 28/11/2024 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30/06/2024.
A summary of the Financial Statements is provided below.
Compulsory acquisition formally rejected
THE previous City of Coffs Harbour Council's attempt to compulsorily acquire two State-owned parcels of land at the Jetty Foreshores has formally been refused.
Council had sought to acquire two plots of landLot 11 DP 843870 and Lot 10 DP 1284099 - from the state, which sit between the rail line and Jordan Esplanade.
At a highly contentious October 24 meeting, Council resolved five votes to four that the City “should cease any further action” on compulsory acquisition of the land, among a list of six actions relating to the Jetty Foreshores.
On October 28 Council received a letter from Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig formally rejecting the bid.
The Minister cited three reasons for declining Council’s application for the land owned by state agency Property and Development
NSW (PDNSW).
“PDNSW, as landowner, has refused to agree to the acquisition and assessment of the Council proposal as it does not demonstrate a commitment to deliver identified governmental priorities for the region,” Mr Hoenig wrote.
“The public interest is better served by allowing the Government's masterplan for the site to progress given that it has a history of community engagement, a clear understanding of the costs and risks involved in the development of the masterplan and a funding stream for the delivery of the parklands based on the expected development outcomes.
“Council's proposal will not deliver the housing outcomes identified as being important for the Coffs Harbour community.”
At Council’s 14 November meeting, a
motion moved by Cr Paul Amos and Cr Tony Judge to rescind the 24 October resolution relating to the Jetty Foreshores was again lost five votes to four.
Crs Amos, Cassell, Judge and Sechi voted in favour of the rescission motion, with Crs Williams, Cecato, Fowler, Oxford and Saro voting against.
In a statement to media following the meeting, Mayor Nikki Williams said she will actively engage with the State Government moving forward, which has advised it is continuing with the Jetty Foreshore Revitalisation plan.
“The Jetty Foreshore precinct has long held the potential to be a world class waterfront destination and Council now has an adopted position on how we move forward – and that is to have a seat at the table,” Mayor Williams said.
“No one wants the area to remain a dust bowl for our future generations.”
q Council had sought to acquire Lot 11 DP 843870 and Lot 10 DP 1284099 from Property and Development NSW.
Statement of Financial Position
In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports.
Copies of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at:
Internet: www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
Locations: Customer Service Centre, Yarrila Place, Level 1, 27 Gordon Street, COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street, COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
Toormina Library, Minorie Drive, TOORMINA NSW 2452
Dispute over parking figures
A FREEDOM of information (FOI) request has revealed that public parking availability at the Jetty Foreshore will be reduced under State Government plans, according to campaigners attempting to halt development plans.
Property and Development NSW however disputes this assertion.
The state government’s Refined Coffs Jetty Masterplan claims that the development plan “consolidates and increases public parking across the Jetty Foreshore, delivering permanent and formal car parking arrangements for the wider community”.
The plan promises a 15 percent increase in additional public car parking across the Jetty Foreshore (not including the marina and former deep sea fishing site).
Foreshore for All, an active community group attempting to protect the Jetty Foreshores (east of the railway line) from private residential development, has questioned these claims.
Indigenous designers hit the end of fashion week runway
By Liz HOBDAY, AAP
WITH the future of Australian Fashion Week in doubt, the loss of the annual showcase would be a blow for Indigenous designers.
Fashion designer Melissa Greenwood named her 2024 resort collection Yarillawhich means to light up and illuminate.
It's a Gumbaynggirr word that also represents what Australian Fashion Week means for Indigenous designers, Greenwood said.
"It highlighted our culture, our talent and our cultural storytelling to a global audience," she told AAP.
Last week the owner and operator of Fashion Week, IMG, announced it would quit the event after a 20year involvement, leaving its future in doubt.
It's a blow for the industry
in general and for Indigenous designers especially, with the annual week of runway shows in glamorous Sydney locations providing them with vital international exposure.
The departure of IMG followed naming rights sponsor Afterpay pulling out after the 2023 edition (replaced by Pandora in 2024) and a trail of the most successful brands, such as Zimmerman, opting to show overseas.
Greenwood's label Miimi & Jiinda launched its first ready-to-wear resort collection at Fashion Week in 2023, with Indigenous models on the runway including her mother and brother.
"It was such an incredible moment for my family and community," she said.
"We all had goosebumps and were in tears - our
ancestors would have been incredibly proud."
While she aspires to show her collections in New York, it's no surprise Greenwood feels Fashion Week is irreplaceable for Indigenous designers.
"It would be devastating if it wasn't around because it's something we can do on our own country," she said.
The event had become a pipeline for talent, with the Indigenous Fashion Projects organisation showcasing up-and-coming designers through a runway show supported by David Jones.
In 2024, it featured Miimi & Jiinda, as well as Gali Swimwear, Ihraa Swim, Joseph & James, and Lazy Girl Lingerie.
Another Indigenous label, Ngali, achieved a milestone in 2023, presenting the first-ever First Nations solo runway show at Fashion
Group member and former land surveyor Bruce Weir said he made an FOI request to double-check the accuracy of the government’s estimates against current parking arrangements.
That request was granted, and Mr Weir was given access to two government documents outlining existing and planned parking numbers.
Mr Weir said there is an existing capacity for at least 658 cars to park along the Foreshore strip.
Foreshore for All claim government planners have underestimated the current informal parking capacity by 200 cars, and that development plans will eliminate existing car parking areas catering for 137 cars.
“Even with proposed new car spaces, we end up with 249 fewer car spaces overall,” the group said in a statement on Sunday.
“They have also mistakenly counted as ‘new’ all parking spaces at the Coffs Harbour Train Station,
and on the council-owned Whale Tail land at the end of the Jetty Strip on Harbour Drive.
“In addition, 145 car spaces that are nominated as overflow parking only during major events, will not be accessible to the community outside of these event days.
“The reality is the Minns’ Government’s masterplan will leave us with 249-394 fewer public car spaces for everyday use than currently exist…”.
A spokesperson from Property and Development NSW told NOTA the “car parking figures referenced by Foreshore for All are not accurate and are outdated”.
“Updated figures will be publicly available when the rezoning proposal goes on public exhibition.
“It remains the NSW Government’s intention to deliver quality outcomes for Coffs Harbour, in partnership with City of Coffs Harbour Council, the Coffs community, industry and other stakeholders,” the spokesperson said.
Week.
At the time, Ngali founder Denni Francisco hoped her history-making show would be the first of many for Indigenous designers - but now, that may not happen.
"I hope we can reinvent fashion week by acknowledging and
leveraging all the event has achieved ... to create a new, exciting and innovative event," she told AAP.
Broadly speaking, the move by IMG puts the spotlight on the industry's peak body the Australian Fashion Council, which agreed there is now an opportunity
to explore new ways to show Australian talent.
"The AFC, as the peak body for fashion and textiles in Australia, will lead this conversation," chair Marianne Perkovic and chief executive Jaana Quaintance-James said in a joint statement.
q Foreshores for All have claimed that Jetty Foreshores redevelopment plans will leave residents with hundreds less car parks.
q Models walk the runway wearing creations by Miimi & Jiinda during the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects show at Australian Fashion Week 2024. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
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Carbon credits plan slammed from all sides
By Andrew VIVIAN
ENVIRONMENTALISTS and forestry industry representatives have both slammed the State Government’s push to use native forests for carbon credits.
When the scheme was proposed, Greens MP and spokesperson for the Environment and Climate Change Sue Higginson, said in a statement: “We cannot allow the protection of our native forests from logging to be reliant on a carbon trading scheme.
“Native forests, free from logging, are inherently valuable and should be accounted as one of our greatest assets.
“To date, I have not seen any evidence that the NSW or Australian governments will be able to manage this type of market any better than other places around the world.”
Research Forestry Awareness Program (REEF ) chair Noel Atkins, said turning native hardwood timber forests used for selective harvesting into carbon storage credits is a “dangerous” attempt to close a viable industry.
He said the Australian native hardwood timber sector is essential to sourcing hardwood timber for the country’s growing housing, construction, mining, railways and infrastructure needs.
“Native hardwood timber is the only renewable sustainable resource that already captures and stores carbon.
“Taking a ‘lock up and leave’ approach to forests is extremely dangerous.”
“Unmanaged forests cause catastrophic bush fires, causing death to people and animals and destroying property.”
q Environmentalists and forestry workers agree that native forests should not be used for carbon credits.
Young report that claims the native hardwood industry in NSW currently generates more than $2.9 billion each year and provides 8900 full-time jobs, and up to 22,000 indirect jobs in the NSW regions.
“Australia already imports $5 billion worth of hardwood timber, often from developing countries that don’t have the strict regulatory framework to protect fauna such as koalas and sugar gliders as we do here.
“This short-sighted carbon credit proposal would see the decimation of the native hardwood industry in NSW and the rise of imported hardwood timber to nearly $8 billion each year, smashing an Australian regional industry, putting fauna at extreme risk and throwing productive Australians on the scrap heap.”
REEF Research argues the vast quantity of timber in National Parks could be used for carbon credits.
“Closing native hardwood timber forests for selective harvesting would be short sighted when it is sustainable, promotes
healthy ecosystems and is the ultimate renewable,” Noel Atkins said.
REEF says the native hardwood timber industry only has access to twelve percent of the total public forest estate with 88 percent controlled in National Parks and reserves.
It says less than one percent of the public forest estate is harvested each year, supervised by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) complying with the Integrated Forest Operations Agreement (IFOA).
Dr Tim Cadman from Griffith University, told News Of The Area that for carbon credits to be legitimate they must lead to actual additionality (i.e. not store carbon that would have been there otherwise), not come from natural forests and not be the product of forest conversion to plantations.
He said for carbon credits to be credible, afforestation (planting, not for timber, but to store carbon) must be undertaken along with restoration (repairing forests, and then leaving them alone).
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Scooter rider pushes for compensation
By Andrea FERRARI
TOORMINA
resident Roger Harris, 74, is pressing for compensation from City of Coffs Harbour Council for the financial and time costs associated with injuries sustained from a road accident on Minorie Drive.
The accident happened in June while Mr Harris was allegedly driving his electric scooter between 20-30 kilometres per hour (kph) on his way to Toormina Gardens shopping centre.
He claims he was overtaking a parked car when he hit a pothole and flew over the handlebars, fracturing his arm in two places.
He spent four days in
Coffs Harbour hospital and has since attended numerous hospital and physio appointments both locally and in Sydney.
Mr Harris says he is in constant discomfort, for which he takes painkillers when it becomes severe.
Since an initial meeting in September, Mr Harris claims to have had no communication from Council, despite emailing the City’s customer service department and each of the nine new councillors in October.
“Not one single response,” Mr Harris said.
“I am deeply offended by that; I am a human being and a ratepayer, and I deserve a reply and not to be ignored by my local council.”
The pothole associated with the accident was filled in and smoothed over the day after the incident occurred.
In late September the City resurfaced a section of Minorie Drive, from the junction with Toormina Road to part way outside the Council-owned Toormina Library and the childcare centre next door.
The section of the road
outside the back of Aldi and past the junction with Wirrabilla Drive remains damaged.
“Beyond the Library, Minorie Drive is as bad as ever,” Mr Harris said.
A lifetime motorsports competitor, Mr Harris has withdrawn from a competition at Grafton Speedway.
He was three rounds into a six-round competition and
topping the leaderboard.
He participated in the fourth round but withdrew from the fifth.
“I couldn’t safely drive fast enough to win it,” he said.
“My arm has lost rotation on the wrist.”
Mr Harris said his social life is also changing as a result of the injuries.
“My lady friend is retiring next year, and we had overseas travel plans in place which now look unlikely to happen.”
What is confirmed for Mr Harris is a trip to Sydney for further surgery involving
a bone graft and several months recovery.
He says he is seeking compensation not only for himself but for others in the future.
“It’s for everyone’s safety to have roads that are in a fit state of repair.
“We have enough rules about driving on the road, what about the roads themselves?”
A City of Coffs Harbour spokesperson told NOTA, “This individual matter will continue to be handled by the complainant and City of Coffs Harbour.”
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q Roger Harris points out the repaired road site where his electric scooter reportedly hit a pothole.
q Beyond Toormina Library, the road surface on Minorie Drive remains damaged.
q Part of Minorie Drive has been resurfaced, up to Toormina Library.
Independents up in arms over 'rigged' donations reforms
By Tess IKONOMOU and Dominic GIANNINI, AAP INDEPENDENT
politicians have accused the major parties of "rigging" the electoral system in their favour to win more seats at federal elections.
The Albanese government on Monday introduced reform legislation in the lower house
which it said would curb the influence of "big money" in political campaigns and help strengthen democracy.
The proposed reforms come after billionaire Clive Palmer spent more than $120 million in the 2022 election.
Independent MP Kate Chaney slammed the changes as a "travesty" as her attempt - supported by the crossbench - to send the legislation to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny was voted down by Labor.
Having worked through the proposed reforms with the coalition, the bill is expected to pass parliament
without the government needing to secure the support of crossbench MPs.
When passed, the laws won't come into effect until mid-2026, after next year's election due by May 2025.
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman said the reforms would improve transparency around political party donations.
"This bill will seek to remove the influence of big money in politics, ensuring that our electoral system remains a system we can all trust," he told the lower house.
"Trust that election results are not unfairly skewed by big money, trust that elections are a contest of ideas, not bank balances, trust that we know who is funding election campaigns."
City GM recognised for financial leadership
CITY of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley has received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Award’ from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
The award, presented in Canberra last week, recognised Ms Cowley’s leadership in navigating complex financial reforms for two major regional NSW councils.
“I am honoured and humbled to be recognised by my Chartered Accountant peers,” said Ms Cowley.
Ms Cowley’s award nominator wrote: “She is leading an agile, fast-paced, ambitious and innovative $250 million organisation that is in charge of its financial destiny.”
q City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley receives the Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
q Labor's political donations reforms won't come into effect until after next year's federal election.
campaigning.
Under the proposed changes, the donation disclosure threshold will be reduced to $1000, from the current $16,900.
Candidates will be limited to spending $800,000 in an election campaign and can only receive donations of up to $20,000 from an individual.
There will also be a cap on federal spending for non-political parties of $11 million, which covers unions and special interest groups like Climate 200, while registered political parties will have a ceiling of $90 million.
Mr Gorman said the caps would protect the outcomes of Australian federal elections from being unfairly influenced by organisations or individuals with large amounts of money.
Independent MPs said while they backed reform, Labor and the coalition were trying to rush through changes that would favour them, by increasing the amount of public funding they could draw on for
"This bill is a travesty, it dresses up a cynical, anticompetitive oligopoly play as reform, which is being fed on an unsuspecting public pretending that it will actually make our system better," Ms Chaney said.
Independent MP Zali Steggall said the bill enshrined a major party duopoly and likened this to a lack of competition in the supermarket sector, where Coles and Woolworths dominate.
"They're rigging the game to ensure there is no competition when it comes to elections," she said.
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie said the alignment of the government and the coalition on the bill was "disgraceful".
"It's shameful. Merry Christmas Australians, here come the major parties taking more of your cash," she told reporters.
Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise described the bill as a “targeted attack on Independent candidates”.
“Instead of offering Australians actual solutions to the challenges we face, the old parties are reshaping
the electoral system to stop people like me from running,” Ms Heise shared to social media.
“Instead of listening to their constituents, they're working to prevent genuine representation emerging in the regions they've left behind.
“The proposed laws are an outrage.”
Exemptions for expenditure caps will apply for campaign-related travel to support candidates in geographically large or remote electorates.
The bill also aims to protect voters and electoral workers from harassment at the polling booths and prohibits the filming of polling officials and centres without consent.
Mr Palmer has flagged a High Court challenge to the laws, saying they suppress freedom of speech and were stitched up by the major parties to limit political competition.
Special Minister of State Don Farrell argued the caps would level the playing field against billionaires seeking to influence elections with resources unavailable to the average voter.
Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS.
Industry recognition for Botanic Gardens
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) has awarded the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens two Green Space Community Awards.
One is for “the development of a garden that showcases northern regional ecology and international horticultural themes.”
In addition, the Friends of the Botanic Garden were honoured for "the support of the botanic garden through volunteer activities, guided tours and fundraising."
President Graham Tupper said he is proud of the achievements and the dedication of garden staff and the nearly 300 volunteers.
“The Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour combines both international garden areas from other subtropical climate regions around the world, and east coast Australia rainforest and coastal area plants,” he told News Of The Area.
“Visitors can learn about different types of tall lush Australian rainforests and, just a short walk away, also about colourful coastal heathlands.”
Another unique aspect of the botanic garden in Coffs Harbour is the retention of over half the garden area as old growth natural forest, providing a wildlife refuge at the heart of a regional city.
Recognition by the AIH for its volunteerdriven activities is heartening, said Graham.
“Volunteers provide friendly visitor information services, as well as daytime
and nocturnal tours, and host a range of community events all through the year.
“The garden beds, paths and facilities are maintained by a small army of volunteer working bees assisting the three paid staff.”
Volunteers also contribute to conservation of the environment through a regional seed bank project, maintaining databases of rare and endangered plants and running a herbarium, or plant library.
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q Friends of the Botanic Garden president Graham Tupper and garden manager Rick Ackland with the Australian Institute of Horticulture awards.
q The friends of the Botanic Gardens committee: (back) Heidi Loots (treasurer), John Bliss (public officer), Graham Tupper (president) Ian Scott (assistant treasurer) and Kevin Dupe (member); (front) Peter Green (member) Cheryl Cooper (publicity officer) Helen Wildman (assistant secretary) Louise Power (secretary) and Patsy Caves (vice president).
Days to celebrate clay
By Andrea FERRARI
MID North Coast
is
This weekend’s celebration, 23-24 November, is part of Australian Ceramics Open Studios and Bellingen Shire Arts Trail.
There will be a curated exhibition, demonstrations, hands-on experience and a
raffle, with children’s clay activities in the front garden and a cup of tea and cake available.
“For our members, connection with clay runs deep, and many spend a lifetime unravelling its mysteries,” Clare Danby from Coastal ClayMakers’ committee told News Of The
Area.
“You’ll be inspired and grounded all at once, and the magic of the maker's hand will stay with you in the beautiful work you see.”
Susan Romyn, a fellow clay addict, said, “We all love chatting about our making process and sharing tips.
“Some people in the
Cassell to join Koala Park panel
COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell has been nominated to represent the City of Coffs Harbour on the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) Community Advisory Panel. Cr Tony Judge will serve as the City’s alternate on the panel.
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group are just starting out whilst others have been making for years.
“We’ll be learning from each other and celebrating our common passion for clay.”
Both days run from 10am – 4pm with Saturday afternoon moving into an opening event, where all the artists welcome visitors to join them to chat and celebrate all things clay.
The artists taking part are Helen Aiken, Robyn Brain, Bridgette Vartiainen, Saskia Klop, Beth Gibbings, Tamasin Pepper, Susan Romyn, Crystal Larsen,
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Kempsey,
Valley, Bellingen, Clarence and Coffs
councils have been invited to be represented on the community panel.
Each artist will have a stall with a wide range of sculpture, tableware and gifts to show and sell.
Coastal ClayMakers is a group of 70 ceramicists who live and create on the Mid North Coast.
Established in 2003, the group’s members encourage learning from each other and experts.
The Open Studios weekend enables all members to share and promote their work with the local community.
Nambucca
Harbour
ceramicist
group Coastal ClayMakers
celebrating clay, community and creativity with an open weekend at the CWA Hall, Bellingen.
Rachael Naylor, Sean Slavin, Cath Fogarty, Clare Danby and Jeannie Holker.
q Evoking the rusty, wasted resources and detritus left of a bygone age, by Helen Aiken.
q Quirky birds by Susan Romyn.
q Incorporating everyday treasures in interesting ways, by Saskia Klop.
q Rachel Naylor throwing clay on the wheel.
q Tamasin Pepper with hand-built disc sculptures.
For the love of Landcare
By Andrea FERRARI
YEARS of volunteer hours
spent on local Landcare sites were celebrated at Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) annual awards on Wednesday, 13 November.
Around 80 volunteers gathered for BBQ brekkie at the North Coast Botanic Garden before settling down to the presentations.
Individuals and groups were acknowledged for their dedicated labour managing, restoring and regenerating the organisation’s 41 sites inland and along the Coffs Coast.
President of CHRL Barry Powells, told News Of The Area, “Our awards breakfast is one of the most enjoyable events on the CHRL calendar.
“We were pleased to welcome Deputy Mayor George Cecato and longterm Landcare supporter Councillor Tony Judge.
“I have always very much appreciated the many volunteer hours our members have contributed to improve the wonderful Mid North Coast natural environment, and I am continually amazed to hear the personal stories of those who have been nominated by their peers to receive additional recognition.
“It was also good to recognise the contribution of local businesses Volcanic TEE, Geolink and News Of The Area which contribute time and effort to assist us with our work.”
CHRL Community Nursery volunteer Bill Chandler is this year’s winner of the Eileen Moody Award, which recognises an individual’s outstanding efforts.
Bill works tirelessly and expertly undertaking major repairs and maintenance on the nursery infrastructure such as the irrigation system and shade houses.
Sawtell Dunecare took out the top spot with Woolgoolga Lake Landcare as the runnerup.
Choosing the winner of the Pia Dollmann Award this
There were two nominees for the Dee Wallace Award which recognises a CHRL group for its direct contribution to Landcare by rehabilitating the environment.
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year proved to be a tough choice from a stellar lineup of nine individuals and groups.
The award celebrates significant contribution to conservation and/or sustainability.
Kris Hely was announced as the overall winner.
Described as a deeply committed conservationist who puts words into action and gives back far more than she is given, Kris has volunteered and led a number of local Landcare sites over the years.
Life Membership to CHRL was bestowed upon Lloyd Foster who was part of the conservation movement long before the Landcare organisation was formed.
As President of the Ulitarra Conservation Society from 1974 -1984, Lloyd played a significant role in advocating for the balance between development and the environment in Coffs Harbour.
The creation of the North Coast Botanical Gardens and the preservation of the Jetty foreshores as well as many other parts of our coastline were all achieved by the Ulitarra Conservation Society.
Lloyd’s inspiring achievements include his long association with the rehabilitation of the Orara River riparian zone and Lowland Rainforest through the Orara Rivercare Project.
At a morning tea a week prior to the awards three long-time CHRL members were each presented with a certificate of appreciation.
Retiring from their role as volunteers at Friends of Coffs Creek group Elisabeth Edwards, Martin Horseman and Tim Morrisson were thanked for their years pouring countless hours into regenerating Coffs Creek, ensuring its ecological health for future generations.
q CHRL Community Nursery volunteer Bill Chandler, winner of the Eileen Moody Award, with fellow nominees.
q Sawtell Dunecare wins the Dee Wallace Award.
q Retiring Friends of Coffs Creek volunteers Tim Morrison, Elisabeth Edwards and Martin Horseman.
q Kris Hely wins the Pia Dollmann Award in a stellar line-up of nominees.
q Lloyd Foster became a Lifetime Member for Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, presented by Ron Smith.
Ceramicists show ‘Earth Matters’
By Andrea FERRARI
EARTH Matters by the Shard Sisters is an exhibition of ceramic works opening at Urunga Art Space on Tuesday 26 November.
The five participating potters are hosting an Opening Night on Saturday between 5pm and 6.30pm to chat with people about the exhibited works or any clay-related questions.
The ceramicists describe themselves as “a vibrant community of artists whose hands mould the very essence of creativity –clay,” exhibiting artist Jane Northway told News Of The
Area.
“Working with clay and spending time, effort and often agonising over our individual work, we are all individually and collectively concerned about what is happening to the earth.
“We are hoping that our work will engage with viewers and inspire greater care and custodianship of our unique environment.
“The Earth is our home and it is in shards.”
The graceful forms
of Anne Reilly's handthrown pottery can be seen throughout the gallery.
Each piece bears the imprint of her meticulous craftsmanship and reverence for traditional techniques.
Gloria Malone's intricate
porcelain sculptures invite contemplation, their ethereal beauty capturing the ephemeral dance of light and shadow.
Cath O'Gorman's whimsical creations beckon with their playful charm, evoking childhood
memories and a sense of wonder.
Meanwhile, Parma Keft's bold use of colour and texture mesmerises, her sculptural works commanding attention with the hope of sparking dialogue.
Jane Northway’s love of the Mid North Coast’s rich and unique environment has inspired her to process and use some of the local clays to tell stories of alchemy and metamorphosis.
An objective of the exhibition is to encourage an interest in reflecting on the myriad ways in which clay serves as a medium for expression, “connecting us to the past, grounding us in the present, and inspiring us to dream of the future.”
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q The Shard Sisters, Cath O’Gorman, Anne Reilly, Gloria Malone, Parma Keft and Jane Northway.
q Earth Spirits by Cath O’Gorman.
q Jane Northway’s Little Earth Weenies.
q Porcelain flowers by Gloria Malone.
q Anne Reilly's latest pieces for Earth Matters exhibition.
Art Prize opens at Coffs Central
By Kim SATCHELL
THE 2024 Coffs Coast Art Prize exhibition opened on Friday 15 November at Coffs Central, showcasing an array of talented artists in a range of mediums.
Organised by the Coffs Harbour Arts Council, the Art Prize offers an opportunity for experienced and amateur artists to professionally exhibit their work in a formal setting, with the potential for sale.
Artists were invited to submit up to three works for judging, with a generous prize pool supported by local businesses.
This year’s Major Award ($3000) went to John Van Der Kolk for a quirky piece of craftsmanship called ‘Astro’, a skillful combination of
woodcraft and metalwork.
In keeping with Van Der Kolk’s playful oeuvre, the piece evokes a De Kooning balloon puppy in polished sheet metal with intricately carved egrets standing directionally with pointy beaks in the hollow of the cranium.
Sculpture Award ($1000) winner was Nambucca ceramicist Micheala Kloeckner.
Kloeckner exhibited three environmentally-themed pieces, drawing attention to various aspects of the ecological crisis and pressure upon biological diversity in the first quarter of the 21st century.
Her winning piece, ‘Breath, was inspired by the relationship between oxygen and all living organisms.
“This piece could be
described as the Earth Mother, relating to the fact that roughly 70 percent of our oxygen is being generated by microorganisms in the ocean while about 28 percent is produced by trees,” Kloeckner told News Of The Area.
The Painting Award ($1000) went to Keaton Lindsay for ‘Lighthouse’, an incredibly intricate and quirky piece which also depicts the threats to our marine environment.
Youth Art Award ($500) winner was Amelia FlowerEmblen with her mythical and romantic depiction of young lovers called ‘Black Whisper’.
The People’s Choice Award ($1000), decided by visitors to the showcase, will be announced when the exhibition closes in a few
weeks.
Several Highly Commended pieces were also awarded by the judges.
These were sculptures ‘Hunter Gatherer’ by Gai Southwell and ‘Flowers of Romance’ by JP Willis, and paintings ‘Approaching Storm’ by George Partos, ‘Jesus & John’ by John Parker and ‘Leafy Haven’ by Terri Butterworth.
The Highly Commended Award in the Youth Art Section went to Madeline Wilson for a beautifully executed acrylic painting of a tortoise titled ‘Tranquil Sea’.
The exhibition is open to the public from 10am to 4pm daily until 8 December.
“It is definitely well worth a visit,” said Art Prize spokesperson Ann Leonard.
Must ‘bee’ time to split
open the brood chamber.
By Andrea FERRARI
THE native stingless beehive installed at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary almost a year ago reached a significant milestone last week.
Maintained by the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee
Association (ANBA), the beehive was home to a healthy population of Tetragonula carbonaria bees, but had reached capacity.
The organisation agreed it was time for a hive split to ensure the continued growth of the native bee community.
Coffs Harbour ANBA
treasurer Ben Hatchard performed the split, with support from secretary Rick Walker.
The hive is divided by separating the top and bottom sections of the box.
The occupied top half is joined to an empty bottom box and the occupied bottom half is joined to an empty top box.
Because there is only one queen in a hive, the box without one will “re-queen” over the coming days.
ANBA Chairperson Elaine Bean told News Of The Area that it was a “textbook” process with the brood split across the advancing front.
“This enabled everyone attending to see the amazing spiral comb and see the queen hard at work in the bottom section.
“We even had a tiny taste of their unique flavoured honey.”
Once the split was completed, the hive with the
diversify and expand our offerings to encompass a broader spectrum of environmental issues.
new bottom and original top was placed back into position at the sanctuary.
The other hive, with the original bottom and new top was taken away to a branch member’s home to recover and rebuild.
This hive will eventually be located in another community setting, providing another educational opportunity around native stingless bees.
The hive serves as a focal point for visitors to learn about the critical role of pollinators in ecosystems.
Tiga Cross, Managing Director of the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, expressed her passion for this transformative initiative.
"Our goal has always been to educate and inspire visitors to care for our planet and its inhabitants," she said.
"While our marine exhibits have been instrumental in achieving this mission, we recognised the need to
“The addition of the native beehive and sustainable garden allows us to present a more holistic view of sustainability and conservation."
Ms Bean said the inclusion of the native
beehive is a testament to the sanctuary's dedication to promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
"By showcasing the importance of native bees in our ecosystems, the sanctuary is fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things.”
q Michaela Kloeckner was the Sculpture Award winner with her piece, ‘Breath’.
q Australian Native Bee Association’s Ben Hatchard using a hive tool to pry
q Levelling the edges around the box.
q ‘Astro’ by John van der Kolk.
q ‘Approaching Storm’ by George Partos.
q ‘Lighthouse’ by Keaton Lindsay.
Christmas connections
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Coast Family Care is running an intergenerational program that brings young and elderly together, creating meaningful bonds that benefit both generations.
Celebrating the new initiative, residents from Marian Grove at Sawtell Catholic Care were entertained during Christmas festivities hosted by Coffs Coast Family Care.
The party took place on Tuesday, 12 November, at The Link, which is within the Marian Grove village precinct.
“We believe that every connection a child makes lays the foundation for their growth and development,” said Natalie Lye, Nominated Supervisor at Coffs Coast Family Care.
“Our intergenerational program is all about creating opportunities for children
and the elderly to build relationships that make a real difference.
“We’re thrilled to be starting this journey with the residents from Marian Grove and what better way to begin than with a Christmas celebration.”
Graham Oliver, Operations Manager at The Link told News Of The Area,
“It was a lovely morning and the residents that were able to come down thoroughly enjoyed watching the little ones.
“Intergenerational connection is something that we really like to foster here at The Link.”
Research shows these connections provide profound benefits, enriching
q Littlies and oldies enjoying each other’s company.
the lives of both children and older adults.
Coffs Coast Family Care aims to support the emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children while offering the elderly community opportunities for engagement, joy, and
companionship.
Starting in 2025, Coffs Coast Family Care will formally introduce the intergenerational program, facilitating regular visits and activities between children and elderly residents.
These get-togethers will be held regularly at The Link, are free to attend and anyone is welcome to participate. Through these experiences, both generations will be encouraged to form bonds that bring joy and learning, creating lasting memories and promoting wellbeing for all involved.
Snapshot of photography course
By Andrea FERRARI
AN exhibition of work from TAFE photography students opens next Wednesday, 27 November.
Called “PICS”, the endof-year showcase features work by the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging class at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC).
Ten students worked with the themes of Personal
Tee-ing off for Little Wings
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Ross family’s target of raising $10,000 for Little Wings by the end of the year takes a swing in the right direction with a fundraiser this Sunday at the Macksville Country Club.
For Adam and Carla Ross, the Little Wings free flight to medical treatment, is more than just a service, it’s a lifeline.
They are hopeful of reaching the five-figure target after Adam ran the Gold Coast marathon in July, bringing in $4216 in sponsorship.
“For our family, the reason why we are so passionate about Little Wings is that when we found out that our son Jude would need ongoing medical care we knew that this would be challenging,” Adam told News Of The Area.
“Not only with Jude’s health needs but also with the constant travel, time away from work, and
financial strain.”
Aged five, Jude was diagnosed with a rare condition called WiskottAldrich syndrome.
Since the diagnosis, he has required ongoing treatment at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick.
“Many families like ours face this same struggle and that’s why we’re all about supporting Little Wings.”
Little Wings is a notfor-profit organisation that provides free, professional, safe flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and regional NSW, ACT and Queensland.
“In 2024, Little Wings flew over 150 missions from Coffs Harbour, giving families one less thing to worry about and letting them focus on what really matters - being there for their child.”
Jude has continued to improve as each year passes.
“He travels to Sydney
less frequently these days; only a few times a year which is great.
“When we do it is great to see the familiar faces of the volunteers at Little Wings, and they are always amazed at the little improvements each time they see him.”
The Charity Golf Day is being organised
as an opportunity for the community to come together and support an incredible cause.
Every ticket sold goes directly to Little Wings to help more families.
Other activities are being planned including a Bunnings BBQ on 7 December.
Style, Imagination, Creativity and Selfexpression with the exhibition curated to show their best photos along with the technical and creative skills they have learned over the year-long course.
“There is a sense of excitement and accomplishment with the class coming together to work as a team, celebrate the end of the course and gain exposure at a professional level,” a student spokesperson told News Of The Area.
“It's been a great experience to see my own and others’ work professionally printed and displayed to the public.
“I can really see how far everyone has come.”
The exhibition will be in the CHEC library and is free to the public.
The community is invited to morning tea outside the library entrance to meet the photography students from 10:15am -11:15am on opening day, before viewing the exhibition.
q Meaningful bonds made between the residents at Marian Grove and the visiting youngsters.
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q Jude and mum Carla Ross onboard the Little Wings plane.
q Jude promotes the Little Wings charity golf day at Macksville Country Club.
q Jude’s view from the Little Wings plane as it descends into Coffs Harbour Airport.
q The Pollinator by Pauline Andrée.
q Flower by Calista De Oliveira.
q Raven in the Window by Kiara Wouters.
Lorraine taps her way into 100
By Andrea FERRARI
LORRAINE
Kaemphel celebrated turning 100 by tap dancing; first in her dance class just days beforehand and then at her family party on the big day.
The local centenarian attends three dance classes a week; one at the Julie Ross Dance Studios (JRDS) and two at the Marian Grove retirement home where she lives.
She continues to inspire her classmates with her positivity and motivation and nothing is stopping her, least of all reaching this august age.
“I feel very proud that she trusts me to look after her fitness and wellbeing,”
Julie Ross told News Of The Area.
“Lorraine really enjoys the dance community and still attends the local musical comedy shows and visiting entertainers at the Jetty Theatre, most recently attending the Tenori tenors and the Tap Pack.”
Lorraine says her recipe for long life is being attentive but not going overboard with her diet; having regular medical check-ups and fortnightly acupuncture; dance classes; a weekly hairdresser appointment; and plenty of contact with loving family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
She doesn't drink alcohol but says she has “a weakness for chocolate” and all this alongside some great genes.
“Even if Lorraine is tired from a sleepless night or aching joints, her
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motivation and inspiration to get up, get dressed and put on her makeup comes from having activities and people to look forward to,”
Julie said.
Lorraine has macular degeneration which limits her eyesight.
She relies mostly on her peripheral vision when dancing or walking around.
“This would be enough for most people to stop them dancing but with the class members' awareness and people around her to follow she does exceptionally well.
“I feel she’s developed a sixth sense that experienced dancers gain.
“Dancing in motion in close proximity to others… where the ability to sense movement is felt.”
Lorraine will be dancing in her tap troupe at the Martha Christi Christmas concert later in the month and then the Variety concert for JRDS at the Sawtell RSL Princess room.
THE guiding vision of White Ribbon Australia is a nation where every woman is free from all forms of men’s violence and abuse.
White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to see this violence as their problem to fix, not women’s problem to tolerate.
“We’re starting a conversation to reduce future incidences of violence, promote gender equality and start building positive relationships based on respect,” a White Ribbon spokesperson said.
“Our Primary Prevention approach is evidence-based and supported by national and international research.
“It is the framework we use to educate communities, schools and workplaces across the country.”
Through their programs and campaigns, White Ribbon Australia engages with men and boys to be part of the solution, not the problem.
“By becoming an active part of the social change, we want them to see just how helpful they can be in putting a stop to violence against women for good.”
A lot of men share the belief that violence against women and children is unacceptable, yet sadly the issue still has
huge prevalence throughout the country.
White Ribbon Australia invites men to step up, speak out and be part of the change.
“Australia needs men and boys to join us in making a lasting change in attitudes and behaviours.
“Men speaking to other men about violence against women is a powerful catalyst for change, and mobilising men is a powerful tool in ending men’s violence against women.
“It’s a complex issue, and we provide the opportunity for both men and boys to constructively discuss what contributes to and behaviours that ultimately lead to violence.”
White Ribbon Australia collaborates with the community through education, awareness-raising, creative campaigns, and preventative programs within a Primary Prevention framework.
q Lorraine Kaemphel celebrates her 100th birthday with Julie Ross and her tap dance classmates.
q Lorraine’s birthday card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
q Time for tap class; centenarian Lorraine at the bar.
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A decades long love affair with art
KADMIUM Art + Design Supplies is celebrating its second anniversary in Coffs Harbour this week.
However the journey to providing high quality art and design supplies began over 20 years ago when owner Jeremy West’s fascination with art led him to purchase Newtown Art Supplies in Sydney.
Growing up in a family of creatives, Mr West said he has always had a “great appreciation for artists and their work”.
“Being able to supply them with what they need to create is my way of supporting a craft I admire,” he said.
"There is nothing more fascinating to me than the process of creating and displaying art from start to finish.”
Mr West later expanded his business to include design supplies after identifying a need for architectural supplies for students that could not be purchased anywhere else in Australia.
From humble beginnings the business grew into a wholesale operation distributing
top art supply brands like Caran d’Ache to Australian retailers.
After providing materials to high profile and Archibald Prize winning artists for two decades, Mr West decided to move to Coffs Harbour two years ago.
“Coffs Harbour now boasts to host the flagship store of Caran d’Ache Swiss-made products that Picasso used to create his masterpieces,” a Kadmium Art + Design Supplies spokesperson told NOTA.
“Kadmium has a workshop behind the store that manufactures canvas stretcher bars and stocks over 30 different types of linen and canvas used by world famous artists such as our very own local star Kim Healy.
“Kadmium had the pleasure of stretching and framing her work 'Ngurra Jagun’ that is currently hanging in the NSW Parliament house.”
Mr West also supports the local creative community by donating to local art groups and offering discounts for members.
Sawtell Art Gallery’s year-end exhibition
By Andrea FERRARI
A LONG Hot Summer is the upcoming end-ofyear exhibition at Sawtell Art Gallery.
It provides artists an opportunity to present their own selections to the public.
Sawtell Art Gallery President Pene Charles, told News Of The Area, “This is one of our longest exhibitions and provides members with the opportunity to display material that they've been working on over the year but haven’t been able to match to one of our themed exhibitions.
"It also allows us to display the great talent that exists in our community.
“We see it as a tribute to our members and the community of Sawtell during the holiday period."
One artist and regular attendee of the gallery's workshops and classes is Jenny Evans who is hard at work preparing her submissions.
"I'm putting in some of my 'faces series' and a few abstract pieces," she said.
"I'm quite abstract in style, Abstract Expressionism, I suppose, and I work mainly in acrylics."
Jenny has been painting all her adult life but since moving to Sawtell and joining the gallery, has found "her tribe.”
"It is a welcoming and encouraging space for artists at all levels to exhibit and learn from such talented teachers and paint alongside very accomplished artists,” she said.
Another busy artist is Kathy Mikosza, originally hailing from Perth but now an active member of Sawtell Art Gallery.
Kathy is exhibiting abstract paintings and a landscape.
She describes her style as “rather eclectic, varied, but mostly colourful and loose using acrylic paints.
"Painting allows me access to the 'zone', hanging out with other artists and permission to play.
“Being in the ‘zone’ is a timeless, focused state, free of concerns about the outside world while being totally absorbed by the process of painting.
"I started because I liked hanging out with artists and the best way to do that was to go to art classes.
“I was in my fifties and finally had time for myself, to pursue my interests."
The artists say the Sawtell Art Gallery is a friendly, inclusive, encouraging space.
Located at the Bowlo end of First Avenue, the Sawtell Art Gallery welcomes artists from all fields.
For those interested in submitting works, the due date is 8 December.
The exhibition opens to the public from Thursday, 12 December, with Christmas drinks and nibbles at 12.30pm.
It will close on 31 January, 2025.
To find out more about the Gallery and the next exhibition, people can check its website at sawtellartgallery.com.au
q Jeremy West has had a decades-long fascination with the artistic process.
q Artist Jenny Evans.
q Artist Kathy Mikosza.
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TAFE talent ‘unboxed’
By Andrea FERRARI
ASPIRING artists, prospective students and community members curious where a TAFE NSW qualification in the arts could lead them, are set to experience a vibrant display of talent from current and past graduates and teachers at Unboxed: Creative Showcase this Friday 22 November.
The showcase is a unique opportunity to immerse in the creative energy, skills, and practical experience available to students at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour.
Featured works are from a range of disciplines including furniture design, music production, screen and media, photography, visual arts, and ceramics.
A live music performance from “Autopilot” shares the work of a local band who formed while studying Music Production and are making inroads on the local music scene.
The exhibition of paintings, sculptures, photography, and ceramics will demonstrate the skill and passion of students, including recent Diploma of Ceramics graduate Emma Watson.
“This course has been a springboard in helping me find which specific area of this diverse field resonated most with me,” she said.
“The teachers all brought expertise from different areas and this, as well as the wonderful facilities and industry connections they shared, helped me to develop confidence and my own style of functional ceramics.
“I am exhibiting one of my major work pieces this Friday and am excited to see people’s reactions,” she said.
Faculty staff, including local furniture designer Matt Taylor, will be in attendance to share their experience, backgrounds and industry connections.
The faculty will also be available for questions about the courses and pathways for students in this field.
The hour-long event starts at 6pm at D Theatre, in the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.
Marimba performance to close Music Society season
INTERNATIONALLY renowned percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM will perform marimba in the final Coffs Harbour Music Society concert of 2024.
Claire’s work as artistic director, chamber musician and soloist has made her a dynamic changemaker in the Australian classical music scene.
Her solo career was launched in 1999 when she won the ABC Young Performers Award.
Performances at major festivals overseas and in Australia rapidly followed.
Claire frequently appears at the Sydney Opera House with Sydney Symphony Orchestra and has premiered new work in Australia and Europe to great acclaim.
She has also made it to Australian television screens, appearing as an occasional host of Play School and as a panellist on Spicks and Specks.
A strong advocate for gender equity in classical music, she is currently on staff as a percussion teacher at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is the mother of two teenage girls in Sydney’s Inner West.
Claire’s concert in Coffs Harbour celebrates work by wonderful Australian composers including Ross
Edwards, Martin Wesley Smith, Maria Grenfell and Elena Kats-Chernin.
A free pre-concert talk by Coffs Harbour Music Society Vice President Robert Smallwood begins at 6:30pm.
“Everyone is welcome to attend,” said Leigh Summers from the Music Society.
“As a thank you to our supporters, complimentary refreshments will be served prior to this very special end of year concert!”
Claire will perform at St John Paul College Theatre on Friday 29 November at 7:30pm.
q Percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM.
q Autopilot band, current students of the Certificate IV in Music (Perfomance) - Klayton Hazell, Lily Anderson and Mordocai Rhind.
q Cert III Design Fundamentals Student - Inga Hargreaves.
q Emma Watson, recent graduate Diploma of Ceramics.
Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
Expert’s opinion on capacity
GARRY makes a will making various gifts to his two children.
Five years later, Garry is diagnosed with cancer and while admitted to hospital, makes another will, favouring one child over the other.
He passes-away three days later.
Garry’s capacity to make his last will is questioned and the matter proceeds to the Supreme Court.
The parties choose to jointly retain a geriatrician to provide medical evidence to the Court as an expert witness.
A dispute arises regarding the terms of the draft letter of instruction to the geriatrician and the Court “settles” the letter, addressing the relevant legal principles.
The Court’s letter asks the doctor whether, at the time he executed his last will, Garry was “suffering from a medical condition and/or taking or being administered medication which, either individually or cumulatively, impaired or compromised his cognition”.
The letter then asks whether any such medical condition or medication compromised Garry’s ability to “understand the nature of the act of making a Will and its effects, understand the extent of the property the subject of the Will and comprehend and appreciate or assess the moral claims of potential beneficiaries of his estate”.
The letter encloses copies of hospital notes and records relating to the time Garry made his last will and lists his medical conditions, medications and dosages.
The letter sets-out a brief background of the matter, the legal effect of both wills are summarised and the assets that Garry owned at his date of death are listed, which includes real estate, bank accounts and shares in a company.
Finally, the letter confirms that the doctor is bound by the Expert Witness Code of Conduct and states that the doctor must acknowledge in the report that the Code has been read and that the doctor agrees to be bound by it.
The Code states that the report must include the expert’s qualifications, the reasons for the opinion and a declaration that there are no matters of significance which have been withheld from the Court.
Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.
OPINION & LETTERS
The sun will come up tomorrow
DEAR News Of The Area,
LAST Tuesday night, the day before the US election, my wife and I took our puppy for a stroll along North Wall beach as usual.
Today as I write this email, Donald Trump is the President Elect, and I have just returned from walking my puppy along the beach, fossicking for interesting flotsam and jetsam.
The world has not ended, nor will it.
Yet as I watch the fall out from the US election I am absolutely astounded at how distressed some are over the outcome.
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That is why I have taken the time to write this letter.
I want to reassure you all that the sun will still rise, the grass will still grow and the sky will still be blue.
You and I will still go about our lives as if nothing has changed.
Having seen many elections come and go in my time I am able to separate myself from it all knowing that very little will change in the long run.
I hope that you are all able to come to the same conclusion.
Best wishes, Andrew EAST, Coffs Harbour.
us the costings
DEAR News Of The Area,
A RESPONSE to Mayor Nikki Williams on the Jetty Foreshore development.
We all want improvements at the Jetty Nikki, that we agree, however we do not believe Coffs Harbour should have to sell off its public land to get public recreation benefits.
What are these $150m costings for recreational improvements from?
It only cost $5m for the work you praised at Brelsford park.
Does it cost another $145m for some walkways and your proposed waterpark?
Surely not.
Can you please ask PDNSW for a detailed list of costings please?
You deserve to have this as your name and reputation will be attached to this development.
We understand the $150m includes all the utilities to pay for the luxury private and tourist accommodation.
So what is the balance of spending?
Are we permanently losing all this public land and area zoned for public recreation and 249 -394 car spaces for
$15m of improvements?
That seems a poor deal?
We can't know because there is no detail for us.
Where else would a town allow themselves to risk such a poor outcome for their community?
Your community voted 68.68% no to multi-storey residential and your Council is now choosing to ignore this and risk our most beloved and highly used recreational space in the LGA.
Now you are at the table Nikki, why not ask the Chris Minns state government to give us the public recreational improvements without selling off our public land?
Huge amounts of money have just been spent in Sydney on the new metro, our costs would be a mere fraction of that.
I would support you advocating for public recreation improvements being given to Coffs Harbour without the sell-off.
Doesn't Coffs Harbour deserve this?
Regards, Gerry MCGILVRAY, Foreshore for All.
Weeds causing traffic concerns
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Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
o you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from readers. SEND your concerns to Jasminda care of media@newsofthearea.com.au and include your name and suburb.
DEAR Jasminda,
What is the correct etiquette around dishwasher unstacking and restacking? Who should be responsible and how can I improve the process in the family home?
Fiona W.
Dear Fiona,
I THINK there should be a process. Let's deal with the morning scenario as an example.
It is my firm belief that the person who first enters the kitchen each day should empty the dishwasher. This is an absolute treat for anyone who follows.
A day that starts with not having to unpack a dishwasher is a day heading in the right direction.
What tends to happen, though, is that the first person in the kitchen is in a mad rush and so they leave the dishwasher packed and then they take new dishes from the cupboard and proceed to spread these all over the kitchen bench along with coffee, sugary spoons, toast crumbs, and other detritus.
Then along comes the second family member to wake, who is also in a rush. They see the general state of disorder and think, 'Well, if Dad couldn't be bothered cleaning up after himself, how can I be expected to unpack the dishwasher, wipe the benches, clean out the sink and still get to school on time? It's impossible.
I'll just eat and put my dishes in the sink too. By the time the final family member emerges to have breakfast, they walk into something resembling Chernobyl and, unable to deal with the fallout, they grab breakfast on their way to work.
At day's end, the original person returns only to find a mess so incomprehensible that they retreat to their bedroom.
This war of attrition can keep going, ad infinitum until it ends in tears or divorce or sullenness, which may be the worst of the three.
To avoid this outcome, may I suggest a roster - colour-coded if possible - that makes allowances for family members' start and finish times, but that also doesn't create the expectation that one person, possibly the one who can't stand mess, will always pick up after all others until their silent anger festers to such a point that they boil over, much like the pot of soup still sitting in the sink.
Jasminda.
traffic entering the roundabout on my right unless I stop after clearing the weeds. This is dangerous, because I usually have drivers directly behind me who probably have a better view, and would expect me to keep going, if they can see the traffic is clear. Fix it.
Regards, Lorraine DAVIES, North Boambee Valley.
Carpe diem,
DEAR News Of The Area,
is responsible for slashing the weeds
& LETTERS
Rescue at Diggers Beach
DEAR News Of The Area,
I HAVE no doubt that if Ruby and Trent were not on Lifeguard rescue duty on 24 April 2024, I would have drowned at Diggers Beach.
My sincere thanks go out to both Lifeguards and to the Coffs Harbour Council of the day which sponsored Lifeguard service on our local beaches.
The day before Anzac Day is a day which I will personally have reason to remember.
Thank you Ruby for saving my life while risking your own.
After bathing between the flags on the south side of Diggers, I was making my way back to the shore.
The strong current was carrying me towards the north flag on the beach, so I was not concerned when my feet no longer touched the bottom.
I was going in the right direction after all.
As I got nearer though, there was an unusually strong sideways southerly cross current which carried me into the northerly dangerous no flag zone.
The nearer I got to the beach I tried to swim south as a savage rip carried me north and then abruptly whisked me out deeper into the sea.
The incoming waves there whipped up and collided with the strong outward rip current.
I swallowed considerable sea water but managed not to breathe it into my lungs.
As I sank in the water for the third time, the last thing I saw was a lifeguard paddling towards me on a surfboard calling out, “I’m coming!”
Too far away, I thought, but somehow, I had to make a final effort.
Suspended beneath the water I accepted I was about to drown.
I felt extraordinarily at peace with myself.
I still refused to breathe in water.
The lifeguard’s board unexpectedly nudged my head.
I missed, resurfaced, and a voice called out, “Get on the board”.
On the second attempt I managed to get across the board with the lifeguard beside me talking calmly to me all the time, “OK we’ll both get to the beach together like this”.
At this very moment a large wave hit us both off the surfboard.
I held on to the life board’s safety rope under the water, resurfaced under the board, and then managed to roll on to it.
I was so grateful to be delivered to the safety of the beach.
Ruby, the lifeguard, had calmly spoken to me encouragingly throughout the whole time the rescue took place, even though I had not seen her once.
Even when she single-handedly paddled us both back ashore.
Her skilled and calm professional actions saved my life.
Never assume you know the behaviour
of unpredictable sea currents.
When a lifeguard says stay between the flags, they mean it!
Thank you, Ruby and Trent, for saving my life, at generous risk of your own.
Regards, Robert GODWIN, Coffs Harbour.
Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
DEAR News Of The Area,
IT seems that the Albanese Government is trying to fast-track the proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Bill on the downlow, just in time for the Federal election.
This Bill quietly passed the House of Representatives last week, 78 votes to 57, while it was still under inquiry in the Senate, and we were distracted with the US elections.
This Bill should send a chill down the spine of anyone who values their freedom of speech and our democratic way of life.
PM Albanese has said that we should simply accept this Bill as being for the “safety and wellbeing of Australians, as well as our democracy, society and economy”.
But Senator Matt Canavan warns that “misinformation laws are not there to protect you, they are there to protect the powerful from scrutiny.”
Kevin Hogan MP has said that “one person’s misinformation is another person’s opinion.”
In my opinion, this proposed Bill seeks to suppress dissenting voices or alternative perspectives that do not fit the government of the day’s narrative.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will have broad new powers to arbitrarily determine what is misinformation or disinformation and can impose huge fines on big- tech
The promise of the GKNP
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE business plan that was developed when the idea of a Great Koala National Park was proposed showed that jobs would be created, our environment protected and
we would all benefit from this long term sustainable vision for our region.
During the election our State Labor Government promised to create this National Park but has failed to do so.
Logging in our native forests by
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
THE Christmas theme takes a rest this week to make room for one of the biggest swings of the year, Wicked: Part One.
Yes, the carols may not be playing but you can expect people to be singing at the top of their lungs during this adaptation of the immensely successful musical (itself an adaptation of a 1995 novel).
Directed by John Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the story is a precursor to The Wizard of Oz, told from the perspective of the young woman who will one day become The Wicked Witch of the West.
Brand new songs were written for this screenplay, which means it at least has something different to offer fans who have already seen the stage production several times.
Early reactions have been positive,
praising both the performances and the incredible visuals which open up the world of Oz a bit more than you’ll find in most theatres.
For those wanting something much smaller in scale, Aussie dramedy Strange Creatures is in cinemas for a limited run.
Brothers Ged (Johnny Carr) and Nate (Riley Nottingham) haven’t spoken in years, but come together when their mother unexpectedly dies.
Despite being unwilling to talk about the rift between them, they feel compelled to honour their mother’s final wish that her ashes be scattered at the family’s property.
So begins a road-trip movie complete with an impractical vehicle (a hearse), encounters with tiny-town locals, and the gradual breaking down of walls.
What might otherwise have been a middling, daytime television movie is elevated by the two lead players, bringing
Forestry Corporation is occurring at an industrial rate and the pristine forests which should be the heart of the National Park are being decimated.
Is this a deliberate plan by Forestry Corporation and the State Labor
first time director Henry Boffin’s vision to compelling life.
Another film appealing to the notion that it’s never too late to restore a broken family is Goodrich
Michael Keaton, returning to his comedic roots, stars as an art dealer who is suddenly forced to learn to be a real father to his young children when his much younger wife leaves him.
Initially feeling completely out of his depth dealing with kids, and struggling to stay on top of his own career challenges, he reaches out to his grown daughter, played by Mila Kunis, for help.
The film is predictable, but is pulled off in a satisfying way by the cast and director Hallie Myers-Shyer
No Other Land will be in select cinemas from this week for a time and this is a documentary that I encourage people to track down and sit through.
An incredible production from a Palestinian-Israeli collective working
companies if they don’t take down any content considered, in the ACMA’s view, to be ‘harmful’.
It’s all about controlling your right to free speech!
If you value freedom of speech, I urge you to email as many Senators as you can before the weekend is over and express your concerns.
Kind regards, Ann THOMPSON.
government to wreck any chance of creating a National Park?
Why is this vandalism occurring and where is the vision for our future prosperity?
Regards, Lil GANLY, Nambucca Heads.
together to shed real light on the violence and displacement of the West Bank's Masafer Yatta.
Basel Adra is a Palestinian lawyer living under the occupation of Israeli forces, dealing with limited freedoms, constant harassment and the gradual and inexorable push further and further from his home.
Yuval Abraham is an Israeli journalist whose civilian life is far more comfortable, but whose conscience has moved him to work with Adra in documenting the reality of the oppression of his Palestinian neighbours.
Wrapping things up on a lighter note is Vietnamese comedy The Trophy Bride
This surprising entry from director Ngoc Dang Vu is a mis-fit caper in which a poor, dysfunctional family attempts to pass off their daughter as a wealthy heiress in order to secure an arranged marriage with an upper-class family.
Vietnamese hijinks ensue.
q Robert Godwin with lifeguard Ruby at Diggers Beach.
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Christmas market’s special meaning
By Andrea FERRARI
THE upcoming Made with Love Christmas market will have special meaning this year for organiser Alison Paul.
And not only because it supports local cancer patients by raising thousands of dollars for the CanDo Cancer Trust.
“A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Alison told News Of The Area.
“I am fortunate to not have needed any help from CanDo, but it gives me great comfort to know they are there to help if I need them.”
For the past four years, the Made with Love Market has partnered with CanDo to raise money for patients and families attending the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute.
Almost $8400 has been raised through gold coin donations, which has helped around 20 new cancer patients pay for things such as household bills, fuel and grocery cards.
The markets are held four times a year and Wayne Edwards from CanDo said the Coffs Coast community “has been fantastic
supporters”.
“As many patrons no longer carry cash (and in particular gold coins) we will have a ‘tap & go’ option at all future markets to make it easier to support us.”
The Christmas themed market is the biggest of the year and takes place on Sunday, 1 December, at the
“Everything is handmade, and everything is locally made, so it’s the ideal opportunity to do Christmas shopping for
Lifechanging donation
By Andrea FERRARI
THE donation of an innovative piece of equipment is set to revolutionise breast cancer surgery at Coffs Harbour Hospital.
Acquiring the Magseed Localiser was made possible by a remarkable $94,000 donation from Coffs Harbour’s Pink Silks Perpetual Trust.
Coffs Harbour Health Campus’ specialist breast, melanoma, and general surgeon, Dr Shehnarz Salindera, who is also Mid North Coast Local Health District Governing Board Member, said this state-ofthe-art device helps surgeons accurately locate and remove breast tumours during surgery.
This offers patients a more precise and less
invasive procedure.
“The Magseed Localiser is a small magnetic seed, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted into the tumour before surgery,” Dr Salindera said.
“During the operation, the surgeon uses a special probe to detect the seed and precisely target the area for removal.
“This technology improves surgical outcomes and reduces the likelihood of needing additional operations, providing patients with a higher standard of care.”
This is the first Magseed Localiser operating in a public hospital in NSW.
"We are incredibly grateful to the Pink Silks Trust and thankful for their ongoing support," Dr Salindera said.
Pink Silks Perpetual Trust
Chair and Co-Founder Tanya Johnson OAM said she and her fellow Pink Silks committee members were delighted to be able to donate such an effective piece of equipment.
"This is a significant show of support for local women and their families and provides confidence that they have the latest equipment available at our local hospital in Coffs Harbour,” Ms Johnson said.
“The community’s involvement in our fundraising initiatives, such as the annual Pink Silks Race Day and Golf Day, both held in January, has made this donation possible, as well as the local organisations and businesses that have held charity events in our honour.
“This year, we’ve been able to support almost $170,000 in donations for
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equipment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, which delivers significant health outcomes for women in particular.
“We are proud to donate
such an important piece of equipment and thank our Coffs Coast community for helping to make it happen.”
The latest donation brings the total amount donated by
Kororo girls finish second in the state
By Aiden BURGESS
KORORO Public School’s girls soccer team has finished second in the state after a tremendous run in the Primary Schools State Knockout.
The Kororo team went down 3-2 in the final to King Park Public School from Fairfield, Sydney.
The Kororo Tillies won seven games in a row in their region before beating North West regional champions Timbumburi Public School.
Deputy Principal and Team manager Melissa Fenton said it was a massive achievement.
“We came third last year, so it was great to beat last year’s result,” she said.
“We had an assembly where we told them to wear their medals, and the other students came up to them like they were famous.
“The school we played in the final has elite football programs and academies, and it was very close.
“And I think if we had five more minutes, we could have got the equaliser, as you could tell they were tiring and we have a lot of fit students with great stamina that can run all day.”
Ms Fenton explained what made the Korora side so strong.
“These girls live and breathe soccer and absolutely love it, it’s not a chore for them to play and train.
“The girls all get along so well and are dedicated, they play every day at school as well as the weekends.
“Their coach, Mrs Gurleen Sandhu, is a class teacher at Kororo Public School, [and] worked skilfully to bring out the best in each player.
“The team knows where each other are on the field, and they know each other's role which shows in their connection on the field.”
the Pink Silks Trust to almost $1.4 million over 16 years, much of it directed to Coffs Harbour Health Campus and its services.
q Coffs Harbour Health Campus General Manager Lydia Dennett with Pink Silks Trust representatives Tanya Johnson and Nicole Knight, MNCLHD Governing Board member and surgeon Dr Shenarz Salindra, Perioperative Services Nurse Unit Manager Margaret Laidley and Registered Nurse Zoe Collins.
q Handcrafted gifts galore at Made with Love Christmas Markets.
Coffs Harbour Showgrounds exhibition hall. There are over 120 stallholders booked for inside and outside.
teachers, Secret Santa and Mum and Dad,” Alison said. Doors open at 9am until 2pm.
q Made with Love Markets supporting CanDo.
q Kororo Public School’s girls soccer team celebrate their second-place finish.
Surf legends and rising stars for Coffs carnival
By David WIGLEY
COFFS Harbour Surf Life
Saving Club is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 51st Craft Carnival this Saturday, featuring the prestigious Summer of Surf 5000 event.
With competitors from across the nation ready to take on the surf in Ironperson, Ski, Board, and Swim races, the event promises to be a showcase of skill, endurance, and sportsmanship.
Club President Dan
Backhouse emphasised the significance of this year's event:
"The Craft Carnival has always been a highlight of our calendar, but having the Summer of Surf 5000 included elevates the competition to another level.
“We’re expecting worldclass performances right here on our shores," he said.
Among the 20 clubs represented are Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park, Cooks Hill SLSC, Surfers Paradise SLSC, North Bondi SLSC,
Manly LSC, Queenscliff SLSC, and the host club, Coffs Harbour SLSC; which all stand out for their strong contingents.
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park will field 52 competitors, including seasoned athletes like Tex Dixon and Carla Papac, along with rising stars in swim and Ironperson events.
Similarly, Cudgen Headland SLSC brings a lineup of versatile athletes ready to shine in the waves.
"Seeing clubs like BMD
Coffs Triathlon Club holds ‘Movember’ race
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Triathlon
Club has held a special triathlon for a great cause.
The club held its first ever Men’s “Bring a Mate” Movember Triathlon at the Coffs Harbour Jetty on Sunday, 10 November.
All the proceeds went to Lifeline North Coast.
“Everyone got out there and did an amazing job,” a club spokesperson said.
“It was great to see so many first-time triathletes
experiencing the fun of the sport and the supportive nature of our very special club.
“Thank you also to our volunteers and supporters for coming along to cheer them on.
“The day was all about shining a light on the importance of men’s mental and physical wellbeing and bringing together people in a fun and supportive environment.
“A big thank you to the guys who shared their
own personal stories; let's encourage everyone to keep talking and checking in.”
Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club welcomes athletes of all abilities to compete in the local club races, which are staged each fortnight during the triathlon season.
This runs from October to May, with regular club races held on Sundays at Coffs Harbour Jetty.
The club will be holding a Women’s Club Race on Sunday, 16 March.
Northcliffe and Newport bringing such strong teams highlights the spirit of surf life saving,” Backhouse said.
“Their participation adds immense prestige to our carnival."
Not to be over-shadowed, the host club has seventeen competitors gearing up for the challenges.
Standout participants include the club’s U15, U17 and Open athletes competing in Ski and Swim events.
The club’s masters athletes are also taking on Iron, Swim, Double Ski and Board events.
With the prestigious Open Mixed six-person Taplin relay being added to the program this year, the program will feature non-stop racing from 8am.
Backhouse speaks proudly of the local talent.
"We’re especially thrilled about the dedication of our local athletes.
“They’ve been training hard, and it’s inspiring to see them compete alongside some of the best in the country."
The event is not just a competition but a celebration of surf culture.
“Beyond the fierce competition, it’s a chance for the community to come together, cheer for their teams, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.”
Spectators can look forward to thrilling races, particularly in the Ironman and Ironwoman divisions, where national champions and upcoming athletes will vie for top honours in the Shaw and Partners, Summer of Surf 5000.
The carnival runs from 8am at Park Beach and entry is free.
Sawtell surfer to compete at Australian Junior Titles
By Aiden BURGESS
RIO Luther Barr is set to test himself against Australia’s best junior surfers.
The Sawtell Boardriders Club member is off to next week’s Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong.
The fourteen-year-old qualified for this year’s titles after first winning the regional event on his home break of Sawtell in May, and then making the semi-finals of the NSW Junior State Titles.
It’s the second year he has qualified for the national titles after competing at last
year's event in Phillip Island.
He qualified for the Under 16s division, and is the only 14-year-old to make the NSW state team and represent NSW at the Australian Titles in the Under 16s division.
The winner of the Australian Titles in the Under 16s and Under 14s age groups goes on to represent Australia at the 2025 ISA World Junior Championships.
The ISA World Championships were held in El Salvador earlier in the year, with next year's location yet to be decided.
Part of the Sawtell
Boardriders Club, Rio spends the year travelling around Australia to do the majority of the major grom competitions. as well as spending plenty of time overseas in places like Indonesia to hone his surfing skills in trickier and more intense waves.
Other local surfers who have qualified for the Australian Junior Surfing Titles include Hamish Harrigan (Coffs Harbour Boardriders) in the Under 14s Boys, and Lyla and Frankie Freudenstein (Woolgoolga Boardriders) in the Under 14s Girls.
q Oki Clifford in the Under 15 board race.
q Abbey Lawler in the 2023 Craft Carnival ski race.
q Competitors get ready to race.
q Rio Luther Barr displays his surfing skills. Photo: Craig Mckenzie.
By Aiden BURGESS
WESTSIDE Tennis Club will be rallying for a great cause next month.
The club will be hosting an afternoon of tennis as part of the “Rally as One” tour, an initiative by the Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF) and Tennis NSW.
Its aim is to foster community connections in
Westside Tennis Club to ‘Rally as One’ Winning weekend for Suns women
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns women have had a great weekend winning both of their representative games during the latest round of the Sunshine Basketball Conference season.
The Suns won their opening game against the Lismore Storm 94-53 in Lismore.
Alexis Plater had a fantastic game for the Suns scoring 42 points.
areas affected by bushfires and floods.
The Coffs Harbour leg of the tour will be held on Wednesday, 11 December, from 4pm-7pm at the Westside Tennis Club.
In addition to the tennis, there will be food and prizes and activities for children.
“It will be a great opportunity for us to bring the community together in
The Suns women backed up a couple of hours later with another win, defeating the Ballina Breakers 67-61.
Alexis Plater continued her stellar form with a game high 26 points.
The Suns women sit on top of the ladder with six wins from their seven games this season.
Bellinger Valley Braves men continued their undefeated season with an 81-49 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns at the
a positive environment, and hopefully give an opportunity to some people who have never played tennis before,” Westside Tennis Club coach Allan Pade said.
Launched in 2020, the Rally as One program was created to support communities impacted by the devastating bushfires and floods in regional Victoria and NSW.
In partnership with the ATF, Tennis NSW will host a series of tennis activity days and community events across five locations in both the North-West and North-East regions of NSW, starting on Sunday, 8 December.
These events will feature tennis lessons and activities at local schools, highlighting the ATF’s Kids Tennis Program, which provides grants for
Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Harrison Rayner had a game high 17 points for the Braves.
The Braves backed up the next day with a 9668 win against the Casino Kings at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Lachlan Martin top scored for the Braves with 20 points.
The win was their twelfth from as many games this season as they sit two games clear at the top of the
ladder.
A Coffs Suns spokesperson gave a recap of their big weekend of games in Lismore and Woolgoolga.
“Our Suns women travelled to Lismore again for a double header action packed Saturday,” they said.
“First up in the morning they faced Lismore Storm who kept in touch with the Suns until the half.
before and after school care programs for disadvantaged children. Additionally, local tennis clubs will host after-school activities that include on and off the court activations, prizes, food and more.
ATF Executive Director Vicki Reid emphasised the importance of the tour.
“The towns on our Rally as One tour have
convincing win.
The top of the table clash with the Ballina Breakers did not disappoint with the Suns taking an early lead, and the Breakers fighting their way back into the contest.
“Scores were neck and neck, the Suns kept their cool down the stretch, playing some tough defence and were able to head home with two wins in the bag to remain on top of the ladder.
demonstrated remarkable resilience, despite facing significant challenges from natural disasters over the past five years,” she said.
“Tennis is a powerful tool for promoting mental wellbeing and social connection and through these free community events, we aim to share these benefits with families in the Northern Region of NSW.”
Sports Complex and unfortunately went down.
“They trailed by six at quarter time, fourteen at the half but were unable to close the gap in the second half.
“Great effort and plenty to keep working on as the group continues to train and play hard with the aim of making finals in December.”
The Suns men play their penultimate game of the regular season when they take on the Grafton Vikings in Grafton this Saturday.
Star guests at Family of League charity day
By Aiden BURGESS
FAMILY of League recently held their Annual Charity Race Day at Coffs Harbour Racing Club.
Guest speakers at the fundraising event were former Australian, NSW and Balmain Tigers players Paul Sironen and Larry Corowa.
The annual event was hosted by comedian Justin Karcher, and had 280 guests in attendance.
Family of League exists to ensure those most in need in the rugby league community can access financial, social, and emotional support.
The foundation is the charitable heart of rugby
league, proudly caring for the everyday heroes who keep the game thriving at the grassroots.
Formerly known as Men of League, its mission remains to provide a wide range of wellbeing support and referrals in a professional and timely manner to those within the rugby league community
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Colts Cricket Club have recorded their first win of the season during the fourth round of the Sixers Cricket League’s first grade season.
The Colts had a big win in their two-day match against the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
After bowling out the Rebels for 77 on the opening day, the Colts resumed at 6/144 and finished all out for 182 after 57 overs.
Rohan Hackett top scored with a knock of 46, Connor McCoy next best with 41.
Rebels captain Taj Dosanjh had a great spell taking 5-17 from nine overs.
The Rebels scored
5/133 from 36 overs in their second innings.
Ian Holder finished on 32 not out, and Taj Dosanjh finishing on 31 not out.
Simon Hopper took 3-32 from his 12 overs for the Colts, Tom Rawding taking 2-32 from seven overs.
The second day of the match between Bellingen/ Dorrigo and Sawtell at Phillip Hughes Oval was
“In the second half the Suns ran away with a abandoned.
The first-grade season continues this weekend with Round 5 matches in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga.
The Coffs Colts Cricket Club look to win their second match in a row when they host a Nana Glen Lizards side looking for their third straight win.
Their one-day match
who are in genuine need and are unable to overcome that need within their own resources.
The Family of League Foundation provides assistance with everything from surgery, rehabilitation, equipment and specialist care to wellbeing visits to homes and hospitals to address social isolation and promote mental health.
Colts earn their first win of the season
“Our Suns men faced the Valley Braves at Wiigulga will be played at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels will try to get their first win of the season when they play host to the ladder leading Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
First grade ladder:
1. Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club, 15 points - 2 wins, 0 losses, 1 bye, 1 no
The Suns women travel to take on the Byron Bay Beez this weekend. result.
2. Sawtell Cricket Club, 13 points - 1 win, 1 loss, 2 no results.
3. Nana Glen Lizards, 12 points - 2 wins, 1 loss, 1 bye.
4. Coffs Colts Cricket Club, 11 points - 1 win, 1 loss, 1 bye, 1 no result.
5. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels, 1 point - 0 wins, 3 losses, 1 bye.
q Larry Corowa, Paul Sironen and Justin Karcher.
q Attendees at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club.
Coffs junior cricket wrap
By Aiden BURGESS
THE latest round of the Sixers Cricket League junior season was decided across the Coffs Coast last week.
Under 16s: Nana Glen Lizards maintained top spot on the ladder with an eight wicket win against the Sawtell Sloggers at Reg Ryan Oval.
Nana Glen won the toss and elected to bowl, with Sawtell scoring 7/80 from 20 overs, Cooper Pearce taking 2-6 from two overs.
Nana Glen chased down the total after eleven overs, Oliver Gage top scoring with 27.
The win was the Lizards fourth in a row to start the
season.
Coffs Colts had a 35run win against defending premiers Bellingen/Dorrigo in Dorrigo.
The Colts opened the batting and finished at 3/118 from their 20 overs, Heath Ball top scoring with 52 retired not out off 32 balls.
Chasing 119 to win, Bellingen/Dorrigo were restricted to 4/83 from 20 overs, Bianca Dyson finishing on 32 not out.
Under 14s: Sawtell Storm maintained top spot on the ladder with a dominant nine wicket win against Bellingen/ Dorrigo Green at Valla Beach.
Bellingen/Dorrigo scored 7/65 after opening
the batting, Joshua de Groot having a super spell for Sawtell taking 3-1 from 1.4 overs.
Chasing 66 for victory, Sawtell reached the target in the tenth over, Joshua de Groot retiring on 33 not out.
The win was Sawtell’s third straight to start the season.
Diggers Cricket Club moved into second spot on the ladder with a 72-run win against defending premiers Nana Glen Lizards at Reg Ryan Oval.
Diggers opened the batting and finished at 1/138 from their 20 overs.
Dustin Parry top scored with 47 retired not out,
Jennifer Martin retiring on 25 not out.
Diggers restricted the Lizards to 8/66 from their 20 overs, Darcy Franks taking 3-5 from 1.5 overs.
Macksville Bulls had a massive 159-run win against the Coffs Colts at Forsyth Park.
The Bulls won the toss and chose to bat posting a massive total of 3/230 from their 20 overs.
Quinn Ledger retired on 73 not out, Ark Gillett was next best with 40, and Kabel Miles (37), and Dominic Cooper (35) both finished not out.
The Colts scored 6/71 from their 20 overs, Quinn Ledger taking 2-2 from two
overs for the Bulls.
Under 12s: Macksville Bulls continued their undefeated start to the season, winning their fifth straight game with a seven wicket win against Diggers Cricket Club Blue at Reg Ryan Oval.
Diggers opened the batting and were 8/30 from thirteen overs, with the Bulls chasing down the target in the sixth over.
Defending premiers Bellingen Green maintained second spot on the ladder with a nine-run win against the Sawtell Sixers at Urunga.
Bellingen won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 7/67 from 17.5 overs.
Leo Salter took 2-6 from his two overs for Sawtell.
Bellingen successfully
defended their total restricting Sawtell to 4/58 from 20 overs.
Sterling Lewis took 2-8 from three overs for Bellingen.
Diggers Cricket Club Red were also winners in Round 5 having a 33-run win against the Nana Glen Lizards at Nana Glen.
Diggers won the toss and elected to bat and scored 4/81 from their 20 overs.
Jack O'Connor took 2-4 from his three overs for the Lizards.
Diggers successfully defended their total with the Lizards finishing at 7/48 from seventeen overs.
Jack O'Connor finished on 21 not out, and Havannah O'Shaughnessy took 2-8 from two overs for Diggers.
Coffs hosts Khanacross final round
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour and District
Sporting Car Club has held the final round of its Khanacross series, during another big Sunday of high-octane racing at the Raleigh Motorsports Complex.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the sixth and final rounds of the series.
“The final round was run on Sunday, 17 November, and it was well-attended with 21 competitors on the day,” they said.
“There was a good field of seven ladies competing and the class was a closely fought affair with winner Christie Shaw just 0.56 seconds
quicker than Catherine Summersell over the seven courses run on the day.
“Juniors, 12 years to
17 years old, were wellrepresented with eight in the class.
“Harvey Nicholson
Boardriders Battle
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qualifier for the second year in a row on their home break.
The Coffs Harbour team beat the likes of Kingscliff Boardriders (second), LeBa Boardriders (Lennox/ Ballina) (third), and Byron Bay Boardriders (fourth).
The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club team consisted of Will Martin, Jayke Sharp, Creed Smart, Rosie Smart, and Lee Winkler.
They qualified for the grand final, which will be held on 8-9 March at Burleigh Heads.
Team captain Lee Winkler was stoked with his team’s
effort to qualify for another grand final.
"This is the first time we have won back-to-back, and we are so stoked,” he said.
“We didn't have too many stuff-ups today, despite how stressful it is to surf these kinds of heats.
“We thought the surf might've been flat, so we are stoked it turned on for us at home.”
The Coffs team's Rosie Smart was the in-form surfer of the day, showcasing her impressive ability to drop high scoring waves, including an excellent 8.67 to take home the Boost Wave of the Day Award while assisting her team to victory.
was class winner ahead of brothers James and Mathew Hurst.
“Paul Mountford, who was again too fast for the rest of the field, was the outright winner.
“Brothers Dallan and Liam Beard were second and third with only 0.16 seconds separating them over the day's competition.”
The club’s last event of the year will be the tarmac “Super Sprint” on Sunday, 1 December.
There are multiple events planned for next year catering to with levels of skill and experience.
Contact the club through its Facebook page or website at coffscarclub.com.au.
q Paul Mountford, outright winner, passing on some of his knowledge to Gail Mckee at just her second Khanacross event.
q Harvey Nicholson being congratulated for his win in Juniors.
q Christie Shaw mastered the old school Datsun 1600 to win the Ladies class.
q Liam Beard on his way to third outright.
q The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club team celebrate their win at Coffs Harbour. Photo: Kyle Chapman.
Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club
By Anne ORR
SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday 13-11-24. J Kennedy, B Bodel, A.M. Taylor, M Long d J Kennedy, S Betts, C Domjahn, K Blow 19-14; F Gaunt, J Bishop, R Crestani d S Myers, C Keogh, K Cutmore 18-15; M England, M Gudgeon, B White d J Rodwell, J Farrell, R DeMeio 11-10; N Barker, L McLean, D Doyle d J Davis, E Kidd, C Jones 21-18; H Illingworth, P Poulton, L
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
FRIDAY, 8 November, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
Gerard Martin d George Ruaporo 3/0, Bo Zhang d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Tim Garrad d Paul Hendriks 3/2, Yash Tyagi d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1.
Division 1
Gerard Martin d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Tim Garrad d Bo Zhang 3/1, Bo Zhang d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Gerard Martin d Tim Garrad 3/0. WINNER: Gerard Martin from Tim
Coffs Harbour Bridge Results
By Nerellyn MITCHELL
OCTOBER 14th - A NS C Tolley, B Herring; EW J Burrows, N Williams - B NS J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie; EW L Davis, L Davis
Oct’ 15th - J Parker, M Angus
Oct’ 16th - NS N Williams, D Hickie; EW A Anderson, D Anderson
Oct’ 18th - NS M Siford, C Tolley; EW J Stimpson, J Buganey
Oct’ 19th - NS J Parker, K Taylor; EW W Rogers, B Hagsma
Oct’ 21st - A NS L Power, J Leach; EW T Cooper, D Hickie - B NS P Lee, A Smith; EW G Battershell, L Powels
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club
By Todd BROWN
MIXED Triples/Fours Tuesday 12
November 2024
S Macca, D Stanley, C Mudderidge, D Wilson d S Kindred, A Taylor, P Lawrence, K Kaaden 28 - 16
M Cutts, J Murtas, Moose, R Lane d L Butine, C Blair, P Bullen 20 - 15
B Kelly, T Brown, P North, K Morrison d B Kelly, J Gedghegaw, B Wylde, M Oldham 20 - 16
K Forster, E Wurthern, P Braton, S Steveson d A McKee, S Keogh, R Douglas, R Coffey 21 - 8
W Moore, J Clarke, R Oakley, L Morris d G Little, G Forster, W Rickard, R Keane 26 - 16
G Williams, A Orr, R Beaumont, G Hinsley d N Aroill, B Bennett, C Keane, K Rickard 25 - 11
K Bienefelt, J Kennedy, D Walker, J Phillips d R Spangler, G Cooper, J Lovegrove, B Finlay 16 – 14
J McLeod, K Johnson, D Hull, I Trengrove d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Hansen, N McVicar 29 – 9
J Nicholson, M Spanger, L Heron, M Panousis d M England, E Kidd, A
Loadsman d K Wilson, C McVicar, D Futcher 21-11; A Oak, P Garner, R Jupp d A McConachy, J Clarke, J Pearce-Kennedy 20-8; Friday 15-11-24. S Hancock, L McLeod, D Hancock d J Kennedy, D Walsh, M Star 23-15; G Haige, R Coffey d A Stone, J Phillips 1311; D Hargraves, Y Schmidt d C Treharne, S Campbell 25-7; A Orr, R Holloway d T Aart, B Johns 2015; R Jupp, M Monck d C McVicar, N McVicar 26-13; G Duffy, D Lindner d D Futcher, R Lane 21-9; M Cutts, J Murtas d K Bierefeldt, S Jones 17-14; K Blow, T Blow d J Clarke, R Oakley 18-12. q Judy Monks.
Garrad.
Division 2
Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Troy Prystasz 3/0, George Ruaporo d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Paul Hendriks 3/1. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Paul Hendriks.
Division 3
King McKie d David McGrath
3/2, Char Berglund d Nick Jankovic
3/1, Terry Baker d David McGrath
3/1, King McKie d Nick Jankovic
3/1, Terry Baker d Nick Jankovic
3/2, King McKie d Char Berglund
3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund
3/0, Nick Jankovic d David McGrath
3/1, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/0,
Oct’ 22nd - NS C Tolley, P Griffin; EW P Houlton, M Angus
Oct’ 23rd - NS N Williams, D Hickie; EW A Anderson, D Anderson
Oct; 25th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW E Colley, D O’Meara Club Championship M Siford, C Tolley
Oct’ 26th - NS L Smith, J Bryant; EW P Guthrie, R Levy
Oct’ 28th - A NS J Burrows, A Smith; EW M Cotsell, R Irwin
- B C Tolley, P Griffin
Oct’ 29th - D Featherstone, N McIvor
Oct’ 30th - NS B Edwards, D McIntyre; EW T Booth, J Michael
Nov’ 1st - NS C Hocking, P Hocking; EW A Anderson, D Anderson
Nov ‘2nd - NS P Jonutz, N
Stone, C England 17 - 13
Mens Triples/Fours Thursday 14 November 2024
N Dean, R Host, A McKee, J Bishop d K Johnson, B Hardwood, G Bugden, K Morrison 22 - 19
W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Hansen, B Smith d J McLeod, B Kelly, T Brown, P Newman 21 - 17
M Miller, R Douglas, W Moore, S Jones d C Brian, S Kindred, M Clarke, I Trengrove 20 - 16
J Eding, G Power, H Katala, G Colman d P Woodsell, L Frail, G
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
By Steve
ROBINSON
17 NOVEMBER 2024
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 17 November 2024 at Safety Beach, Single Stableford. The Winner: Matt Smith (38 pts)
Runner Up: Dave Curtis (38 pts) c/b
Ball Winners: Maurice Tate (38), Tyler Woods (37), Casey Pilon (36), Izzy Caravante (34), Courtney Robinson (33), Catherine Robinson (32), Jose Caravante (32), Steve
David McGrath d Char Berglund 3/2. WINNER: King McKie from Terry Baker.
Division 4
Dominic Arjona d Jo Ellis
3/1, Lulu Zhang d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Jo Ellis
3/0, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Dominic Arjona 3/0. WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Dominic Arjona.
Friday, 15th November, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
King McKie d Tim Garrad 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Troy Prystasz 3/1, George Ruaporo d Bo Zhang 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Yash Tyagi 3/1.
Mitchell; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk
Nov’ 4th - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW B Butler, M Pailthorpe
- B AM Taylor, G Cutt
Nov’ 6th - NS J Bryant, B Salisbury; EW R Roark, P Griffin
Nov ‘8th - NS M Johnson, D Johnson; EW I Doland. S Dilosa
Nov’ 9th - NS R Bingham, A Fisher; EW W Rogers, B Hagsma
Nov’ 11th - A NS L Power, P Griffin; EW C Tilley, R Tilley
- B A Young, L Collins
Nov’ 12th - H Rowsell, B Edwards
Nov’ 13th - NS R Roark, P Griffin; EW G Buganey, G Keenan
Nov’ 15th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW D Hickie, J Burrows
Nov’ 16th - NS J Parker, W Wilkins; EW L Edsall, R Levy
Brewis, L Morris 24 - 15
B Edwards, A Dorrington, D Hull, R Shephard d G Williams, D Francis, R Beaumont, P North 18 - 17
J Lowndes, B Walmsley, S Crawford d L Goodacre, R Felton, D Wilson 17 - 16
C Nelson, K Williams, D Walker, Nicko d D Catling, R Kelly, T Borhman, B Garner 17 - 15
P Rambow, C Wetherall, T Erskine, D Valentine d Moose, G Stanford, R Wisley, K Kaaden 28 - 9
Robinson (31)
NTP’s: Maurice Tate, Dave Curtis & Mark Heelis
Chip In’s: Dave Curtis & Maurice Tate
Next Game is at Nambucca Heads, 4BBB Stroke on 1st December 2024. All Welcome.
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 12th November 2024
2024 Champion of Champions
Main Draw Winners: - Glen
Richards - R/U John Browning
Consolation Winners: - Norm
Monaghan - R/U Dave Laneyrie
Division 1
Paul Hendriks d King McKie 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/1, King McKie d George Ruaporo 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Paul Hendriks 3/2. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Paul Hendriks.
Division 2
Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Bo Zhang 3/0, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/2, Yash Tyagi d Troy Prystasz 3/2. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Troy Prystasz.
Division 3
Nick Jankovic d Char Berglund 3/0, Lulu Zhang d David McGrath 3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/2, Nick Jankovic d David McGrath
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
12/11 MEDLEY Stableford Josh Siebert 35c/b, Terry Rapley 35c/b, Kevin Cook 35c/b. Balls to 32. NTP
7 Trevor Smith. NTP 11 John Veness (pro pin)
13/11 Triple Express Christine Constable & Sharon Shipman 64, Trish Bailey &Joy Lawrence 62. NTP
7 Gloria Rossi. NTP 7 Narelle Hall (pro pin). NTP 11 Narelle Foy 14/11 Play 9 Patrick Van Zwol 24, Patrick O’Meara 21. Balls to 18c/b 15/11 Medley Stableford Jake Thiele 37, Andrew Edwards 35. Balls to 30c/b
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY – Twilight Bowls 12/11/24 No Bowls Played
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls 11/11/24
A Day, L North DEF T Rhoades, N Harvey
A Waters, C Weir, N Foy DEF S Mason, H Dodd, N Feltrin
L Savage, M Friend, M Sharman
DSED L Savage, M McDonald, L Wheeler
WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 13/12/24
W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry DEF T Mitchell, R Williams, B Fitzpatrick
R Stock, B Martin, T Hodgson
DEDF N Stahlhut, B Newling, G Campbell
K Raymond, M Cutts, A Baker DEF A Vivian, J Oates, R Morris
R Mitchell, P Cook, A Birse DEF I Maderic, M Jenkins, L Zecchinati
D Frost, W Vaughn, J Townsend
DEF G Hitchen, R McLennan, S Wilkinson
C Christian, E Nicolave, D Wheeler DEF B Pemberton, M Gibbons, W Kellam
R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice DEF P Bird, J Murtas, M Aujard
T Brooks, R Cridge, G Dennis, G
3/0, David McGrath d Terry Baker 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Terry Baker d Lulu Zhang 3/2, David McGrath d Char Berglund 3/0, Terry Baker d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Char Berglund 3/1. WINNER: Terry Baker from Lulu Zhang.
Division 4
Dominic Arjona d Patrick Howard 3/2, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, Patrick Howard d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Dominic Arjona d Jo Ellis 3/2, Dale Allen d Patrick Howard 3/2. WINNER: Dale Allen from Dominic Arjona.
16/11 Stableford A: Aaron Carroll 40, John Veness 38c/b. B: Stephen Dawson 38, Luke Smith 37. C: Des Boucher 39c/b, Garry Herbert 39. Balls to 33c/b. NTP 7 A: Graham Montgomery (pro pin), B: Kane Hickey, C: Des Boucher. NTP 11 A: Charoen Sroyphet, B: Scott Collins, C: Des Boucher
Ladies Stableford Colleen Parsell 31
Ladies 9 Hole Narelle Foy 21, Brenda Connors 20. Balls to 18c/b. NTP Gaye Hardcastle. Saturday Sal Jean Dummer 17/11 American Foursomes Dave Rava & Tara Brooks Rava 69.25, Simon & haron Shipman 72.375. Balls to 73.375
Hobson DEF J Chapman, K English. F Durigo, L Preston
N Wong, P Paunovic, K Sharman, B Kennedy DEF J Urge, N McClelland, J Richardson, R Douglas
FRIDAY- Open Social Bowls –15/11/24
M Clarke, R Newick, P T Clarke DEF D Melia, A Baker, D Hyde K Lowry, G Hitchen, W Bujeya DEF J Chapman, G Hampson, K Taylor
T Lavell, B Blight, T Mitchell DEF B Hamilton, J Oates, J Townsend
P Covington, J Richardson, B Wiltshire DEF P Roach, G Douglas, B Meadows
M Sillar, J Urge, TR Karam DEF A Douglas, C Burns, R Douglas
K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry DEF M Friend, N Harvey, N Foy
S Mason, A Day, D Grebert DEF J Brown, J Smithers, P Day
W Vaughn, D Anderson DEF T Brooks, A Wagstaff
E Nicolave, L Zecchinati, P Warby DEF N Wong, K Lewis, S Brandenburg
D Frost, C Weir, P Weir DEF L Read, J Partridge, G Hay
P Bird, C Milne, B Winslade DEF P Paunovic, D Anderson, L Feltrin
q Minor Consistency winner Michele Watt.
Raine & Horne Toormina
Toormina Real Estate
URUNGA/BELLINGEN
IGA Supermarket
Spar Supermarket Urunga
Foodworks Urunga
Urunga Bowling Club
Welcome Dental Urunga
Lindsay’s Oysters
Kombu Wholefoods
Fermount Fire Station
Ray White Real Estate
Bellingen Pet & Vet Supplies
Bellingen Golf Club
Cardows Urunga
Bonville Creek Kayak Club
By Ken BUCKLEY
RECENT Results. 13 November
The major trophy race for the year is on 7 December, The Christmas Cup.
Many paddlers are just returning to form for this event with the team of Garth and Karen Reilly the favourites.
Perennial winners Phil and Daniel Jenkin cannot be discounted.
Bellingen Diggers Swimming Club
By Lois LANE
BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB
7.11.24
There were ten swimmers tonight.
RACE 1 $ Brace Relay
HEAT 1
Jill Williams and Andrew O’Keeffe came in on a wrecking ball coming first and in second was Cath Fisher and Paul Sheridan.
HEAT 2
Peter Allison and Elizabeth Casey swam like a bat out of hell coming first, in second was Amanda Lockman and Andrew
Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results
By Glenn LANE
WOMEN’S Social Bowls Thursday 24 - 10 - 24
J Merchant, M Campos and N Haines defeated H Dunbar, D Mahoney and J Hampstead 11 all, won on ends
TUESDAY Social Bowls 12 - 11 – 24
M Hopes and J Wilcox defeated R Shaw and P Wroe 20 - 19
F Cacciattolo and J Hurrell
defeated G Lane and I Cork 34 - 8
V Valentine and D Valentine
defeated M Lampert and C Latham 30 - 10
J Brooks and H Schutz defeated Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh 21 - 20
R Gurber and A Wroe defeated K Stirling and S Dodd 20 - 18
S Wall, B Merchant and S Bailey defeated S Oliver, R Bennell and M Hines 21 - 20
1st Rink M Hopes and J Wilcox
2nd Rink F Cacciattolo and J Hurrell
3rd Rink J Brooks and H Schutz No Jackpot
WOOPI WANDERERS
WEDNESDAY 13 - 11 - 24
J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman defeated T Collins, J Whalen and S Wall 16 - 15
Bear, R Pilon and D Mason defeated G Burgess, S Oliver and I Brien 21 - 14
J Lynn, K Coombes and I Cork defeated Nathan Wills, G Woolley and K Stirling 20 - 15
J Hampstead, M Lampert and P Jones defeated G Smith, J Martin and C Nightingale 26 - 13
1st Rink Bear, R Pilon and D Mason
2nd Rink J Lynn, K Coombes and I Cork
Lucky Loser G Smith, J Martin and C Nightingale No Jackpot
FRIDAY Social Bowls 15 – 11
Long Race on Pine Creek 26th
October
Mark Aujard 55:29, Bob Wallis +0:27, Peter Grant +0:33, Peter Hutchinson +0:45, Trevor Saunders +1:12, Ben Hutchinson +1:14, Tadi Janus +1:16, Brian Leiper +1:21, Norm Jeff +1:31, Team Mac&Quac +1:48, Tom Gibbins +3:00.
Short Laps Race on Pine Creek 2nd November
Rob Fahey 35:10, Tadi Janus +0:02, Peter Hutchinson +0.02, Brian Leiper +0:07, Team Reilly
O’Keeffe and in third was Andrew Denham and Rachel Browning.
FINAL
Andrew O’Keeffe and Jill Brownlee swam like a flash of lightening coming first and in the money, in second was Cath Fisher and Paul Sheridan and in third was Elizabeth Casey and Peter Allison.
RACE 2 25m Freestyle
There was one bust in this race, Elizabeth Casey taking one second off her time.
HEAT 1
Paul Sheridan took a hold on this race coming first, in second was Jill Williams and in third was Cath Fisher,
HEAT 2
Andrew O’Keeffe came from behind coming first and in second
J Gibbins and R Whelan
defeated Denis Cousins and Robyn Cousins 26 - 21
A Wroe and R Shaw defeated F Cacciattolo and J Brooks 26 – 12
V Valentine and D Valentine defeated I Coltman and J Lynn 39 – 9
R Gurber and B Merchant
defeated J Burgess and D Mason 20 – 19
M Campos, L Virag and H Schutz defeated Nathan Wills, K Stirling and R Bennell 17 – 14
J Hinchley and S Bailey defeated J Taylor and S Wall 24 – 20
J Hurrell and H Katala defeated K Costelloe and G Lane 20 – 17
N Haines and J Hampstead defeated Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh 22 – 16
1st Rink R Gurber and B Merchant
2nd Rink J Hurrell and H Katala
3rd Rink J Gibbins and R Whelan
4th Rink A Wroe and R Shaw No Jackpot
Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
NOVEMBER 11
36 players contested today’s event, being a 2 man Ambrose, at Nambucca Island Golf Course.
Winners, on 63.25, Kim Michelsen and Bob Pearce, 2nd Kevin Sanford and Dale Tierney 64.25, 3rd Bruce Parker and John Anselmi 65.
Bradmans Andrew O’Keeffe and Glenn Anthony, lots.
Good to see you back Glenn, shame about the golf.
NTPs 5th , Tony Shields, 13th John Anselmi.
Pro pin 18th Kev Sanford.
Thanks to Ray, for the effort put in arranging the days event.
NOVEMBER 18
Single Stableford
+0:25, Mike Mackney +0:55, John Willoughby + 1:00, Ben Hutchinson +1:00, Mark Aujard +2:07, Jon Harris +2:10, Bob Wallis +3:00, Tom McEntyre +3:00. Medium Race on Bonville Creek 9th November Yvonne Briggs 35:35, Tadi Janus +0:26, Brian Leiper +o:28, Team Reilly +0:29, Mick Rawstron +0:29, Trevor Saunders +0:45, Rob Fahey + 0:51, Ben Hutchinson +0:55, Norm Jeff +0:59, John Willoughby +1:00, Roy Doutreband +1:16, Team
was Peter Allisin.
HEAT 3
Amanda Lockman held on by the skin of her teeth coming first, closely followed by in second was Julie Cornall and in third was Rachel Browning.
RACE 3 25m Backstroke
There was one bust in this race, Jill Williams taking one second off her time.
HEAT 1
Andrew Denham had his windmill arms on tonight coming first, in second was Cath Fisher and in third was Andrew O’Keeffe.
Julie Cornall did a time trial.
HEAT 2
Peter Allison swam like a torpedo coming first, in second was Rachel Browning and in third was Elizabeth Casey.
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
MONDAY 18 November
33 starters
Winner Ron Strauch 24
R/U Sue Kempnich
25
25
2nd. R/U Laura Armstrong
Sue & Laura are sisters
NTP 4th John Dwyer Sue Kempnich NTP 7th Ron Strauch
Carolyn Taylor NTP 9th Bob Fairclough
Laura Armstrong Putting Carolyn Taylor 15 c/b NAGA Bob Fairclough 38 & the Frog to Trev Kempnich
The sole birdie went to John Dwyer on the 4th Laura’s gobbler on the 9th is also worthy of a mention.
from George’s River, and one from Newry Island ! Winner, with a great 42 points, Wazza Botfield. 2nd, Andrew O’Keeffe 41,from Peter Inskip 38 c/b.
Run-down Garry Matthews 38, Alan Titley, John Anselmi 37, Arthur Hassett, Kim Michelsen, Selwyn Newby 36, Kevin Sanford 35 c/b. Bradmans Dale Tierney 22.
NTPs 3rd Waz Botfield, 9th Bruce Parker, 18th Kevin Sanford. Longest Putt Alan Titley. Slab Winner Peter Wood.
A reminder, next week is
Mac&Quac +1:18, Jon Harris +1:18, Bob Wallis +1:36, Peter Grant +1:45, Tom Gibbins +3:00
Medium Race on Pine Creek… 16th November
Team Reilly [Garth and Karen] 41:51, Trevor Saunders +0:03, Bob Wallis +0:13, Mick Rawstron +0:31, Ben Hutchinson +0:52, Rob Fahey +0:59, Brian Leiper +1:27, Mike Mackney +1:36, Peter Grant +1:38, Tadi Janus +1:46, Peter McDonald +1:47, Jon Harris +1:47, Roy Doutreband +1:53, Tom Gibbins +2:30, Norm Jeff +9:26.
RACE 4 50m Breaststroke
There were two busts in this race, Amanda Lockman taking one second off her time and Rachel Browning taking two seconds off her time.
HEAT 1
Paul Sheridan came in first. Andrew Denham and Julie Cornall did a time trial.
HEAT 2
Andrew O’Keeffe had his froggy legs on coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Elizabeth Casey.
A great night had by all, come and join us for some fun and laughter on Thursday night at 5.15.
We would like to thank our sponsors, IGA, The Bellingen Providore and Fullers Fresh.
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Collin CUTT
ON TUESDAY, 12th November, 41 MNCVGA golfers competed in a single stableford at Coffs Harbour Golf Club. The field was greatly reduced due to the heavy rainfall overnight, however the scores were very good considering the wet conditions. It was also the second round of the championships.
Winner: Wayne Cormick 40, 1st runner-up Jeff Porter 39 c/b, 2nd runner-up Dennis Moore 39 c/b, 3rd runner-up Terry Cleary 39 c/b.
NTP’s: 6th Dennis Hardgrove, 12th Cliff Webeck, 15th Dennis Moore.
Ball run to 32 pts.
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 18th November 2024 9 Hole Stroke Net 21 Starters
Ladies
Marlene Starr 34w/c/b, Carol Pye 34
Men
Cliff Hutchings 32w/c/b, Paul Bennett 32, Terry Rumble 33
Stroke and Putts, where we will be contesting the prestigious Rod Fussell Memorial Trophy.
Let’s have a good roll up in memory of a great mate.
– 24
27 players contested today’s event, including 2 visitors. One
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Isabel Mary Langley 17th November 2024
Passed peacefully surrounded by family at Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community.
Much loved wife of Donald Langley. Now at rest with her Lord. In all those years, you never once failed to watch my back. A loving mother to Peter, Graeme & Kerry and mother-in-law to Raffaela, Leanne & David. Grandmother to Brendan, Timothy, Nicholas, Damian, Ethan, Alana and great-grandmother to Flynn, Harrison, Summer, Elody and Violet. Sadly missed by her friends and family.
Aged 88 Years
Forever in our hearts and forever loved
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend Isabel’s farewell and celebration service to be held TODAY, Friday 22nd November 2024 at 1.30pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
VICTOR RULLIS
(02) 6651 5007
www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Keith Martin
Passed away 14th November 2024 at home. Late of Emerald Beach. Beloved husband of Lynette. Loving father & father-in-law of Tammy & Michael. Cherished grandfather of Tia & Samantha.
Aged 80 years
Always in our hearts
Ray’s service was held at Woolgoolga Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, 20th November 2024.
VICTOR RULLIS
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
DRIES
Edward Francis ‘Ted’
Ted passed away peacefully in Coffs Harbour hospital on 18 November 2024 after a short illness.
Ted is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth, daughters Joanne (Brian) and Jeanette (Wayne), stepchildren Kerrie (Jeff), Glenys, Lynette (Rudy), Anthony (Rosa), Kathryn (Dale) and Elizabeth (David), and grandchildren Kylie, Corrie, Jonathan, Rachel, Josephine, Phoebe, Erin, Ryan, Sean, Danielle, Zachary, Adam, Katie, Amy, Henry, James, and Maxim, and great-grandchildren Jaxon, Mack, Airlie, Amalita, George and Charlie, and many other family.
Ted leaves this life to join his son Stephen (Lyn) and step-children Stephen (Donna), Michelle (Carol) and Fiona (Lance).
Aged 92 years. A life well lived.
Ted touched the lives of many through his long and rich life.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate this wonderful man’s life at his memorial service which will be held at Urunga Golf Club on Tuesday 26 November at 2pm.
All who knew Ted are most welcome. e221124
FRANCO, Giorgio
18th November 2024, passed peacefully at home. Dearly beloved husband of Giuseppina (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of Sandro & Cathy and Bruno & Joanne. Adored nonno of Gabriella, Isabella, Alex and Gianni.
Aged 82 Years Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Giorgio’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Monday 25th November 2024 commencing at 11.00 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Palliative Care, a collection box will be at the Church.
Giorgio’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
19th July 1941 – 17th Nov 2024
Much loved wife of David. Treasured father and father-in-law of Lisa, Peter and Jimmy. Nan to Luke and Georgie. Great Nan to Charlotte, Audrey and Evelyn.
Aged 83 Years
Forever in our hearts
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend Pamela’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 25th November 2024 at 1.30pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES In Memory
Friends are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Moonee Beach Reserve, Moonee Beach from 1pm Forever cruisin’ in the sunshine. e291124
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The Family of the late Marie Hall would like to sincerely thank the Staff of Fresh Hope The Haven Nursing Home Coffs Harbour for their love, kindness and care of our mother during her stay. We found great comfort in knowing she was well cared for and safe. We would also like to thank her Doctors Jeremy Allen and Cathryn Platt who cared for our mother on her journey.
Marie’s Children. e291124
Raymond
“Ray”
Pamela Gilmour
VICTOR
SHARON FRANCIS
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Positions Vacant
Career Opportunities
St. Joseph’s, Coffs Harbour
Catholic Healthcare can offer an immediate start for locals wishing to remain in Aged Care with secure employment in their community. As a well-respected, values driven, not-for-profit organisation, we have stable, local employment opportunities in Coffs Harbour at our St Joseph’s Aged Care home.
Great employment opportunities on a permanent part time or casual basis for:
• Personal Care Assistants
• Registered Nurses
• Catering Assistants
• Housekeeping Assistants
Get the benefits of a NFP tax break, ongoing training and the opportunity to join a strong team.
To apply: Scan the QR code with your smart phone or visit www.catholichealthcare.com.au/about-us/careers
For more information: Kerry on 0466 693 395.
We promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.
Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks and provide evidence of right to work in Australia.
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2 massage tables in GC $150. 0412 954 085
1930 vintage cane commode chair with genuine Fowlerware porclein chamber pot $145. Photos can be supplied. 0490161119
4 horse blankets, 2 winter 2 summer, medium size GC. $95 for all. 66538337
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DINING table, timber seats 8 $150. Matching side board $150. 0429 075 980
EASYCOOK. Good cond. Includes air fryer insert, easy clean. $50 6652 3780 & 0407 431 090
FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337
GOLF Clubs Australia Pro Line Impact Tour Series graphite shafts 12 clubs plus ball retriever in exc cond. $100 0491 035 704 F221124
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PIANOS Leider & Eterna. Recently recond @ $1500. 0402 264 715 Re311224
RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 12cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119
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WHEELIE walker Aspire. Good brakes fold up seat, VGC $59 Ph 0417 471 225 f151124
WHEELS. 3 of, with new tyres. 480/400 Axle with new bearings All suitable for boat trailer $100. 6649 1472
WOODEN sous trolley on wheels, 3 shelves, VGC $100. 0428 367 133 F310524
WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds
SET of Kleeva pruning tools. Ratchet pruner pruning saw, sharpening tool, knee rest pad and gloves. Brand new As seen on TV. $45 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
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Seminar Hut, 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour Sundays 10.00 am Mobile 0427 949 206 - revivalcentres.org Public Notices
Proposed termination of Strata Scheme No.SP91784 being property situated at 6 Haines Close, NSW, 2456.
Notice is given of an intention to apply to the Registrar General for an order terminating the above Strata Scheme and the consequent winding up of the Owners Corporation, pursuant to section 142 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). Any person having any claim against the Owners Corporation of the above Strata Scheme or any estate or interest in or claim against any of the lots comprised in the Strata Scheme is required, on or before 06 December 2024, to send particulars of the estate, interest or claim to 6 Haines Close, Woolgoolga NSW 2456.
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Business For Sale
MARKET BUSINESS 4 SALE PRICE HALVED Proven Business for 2 years. Owner now has Terminal Diagnosis. Sell @ HALF price of stock. U be only seller of New Fishing Gear at Coastal Markets at Less HALF Fishing Tackle Store prices. 120 Quality Reels in Stock + 5000 Quality Hooks of all types and heaps other “Top Quality Gear”. Will train buyer make best Mackerel Wire Rigs. INSPECT NOW Price $9000 or offer. JOHN 6652 4889 or radorimfire@live.com.au
Garage Sale
Nov 30 Dec 1, 6:30am - 2pm at 169 South Boambee Road Boambee All undercover. Farm and camping gear. Antique and modern tools. Household. Cookware. Many books, some antique. LP records. Tents. Golf clubs. Ladies bike. Gold mining. Old truck & bus mags. Old Nat Geo mags. 54 years of stuff to go. e061224
Garage Sale
UNIT 1, 6 Palmtree Drive, Boambee East Sat 23/11. 7am start Bric-a-brac and tools.
small car/motorbike/ caravan. The Summit Coffs Harbour. $160
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A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722
ALEXANDER palms 1.5m high, $15-20 each. 02 6652 8815
ASPIRE waterfall high back adjust height orthopedic chair. As new cond. $95. Photos can be supplied. 0490161119
BASKET, high quality cane, 2 handles, 460L x 410W x 300H, exc cond. $20. 0408 465 886 F041024
BBQ Ziegler & Brown Twin grill, with gas bottle and cover. $200 as new 0429 075 980
BEAUTIFUL Wooden Outside Bench Seat with Coffs Hbr Maritime iron wheel sides. 6652 3791
BLACK leather lounge genuine leather, GC $80. 0428 367 133
BOYS Bedroom Sci-Fi Chair. $40. 6652 3791
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treasurers (2 volumes) Singer of the Bush AB Banjo Patersons complete works from 1885 to 1941. $100 ono. 0491 035 704
COMPUTER desk very good condition Make an offer 6650 0380
26 lengths 250mm wide 8.5 Metres long. Thirty 50mm holes per length. $1300 ono. Bonville 0488 032 770
JACKET, Ladies Brown, suede leather Size 10, zip front, no marks $45. 0407654879
LARGE outdoor umbrella with steel brace
$60. 0498 090 551
LEATHER cloggs for children saddle, VGC $40. 0419 166 688
LEATHER lounge 3 x 1 + 2 x 1, 2 timber outdoor settings & 2 budgies in large cage. 0407 580 436
LOVELY vertical circular 5 shelves display tower for collectibles etc. $80 6652 3791f081124
MOWER Rover Micro Rider Tractor. 6spd. 24” blade with mulcher. Like brand new. Only used 3 times + mower cover $2950. 0410 439 950 ReS230525 PATIO Spa. 2 person Perfect for smaller backyard. $4000 0438 511 234 OUTDOOR setting Aluminium seats 6 good cond. $130 0429 075 980 e061224
PAVERS 90mm square $1 each. 0467 640 964
SONY DVD player $10. 6650 0380
SUN God solid concrete sand colour 70cmx70cm $95. 0427 544 342
STORAGE cupboard 1m H x 3mL x 60cm D. 6 drawers, 2 long drawers 1m long and 3 double shelves. Black/brown outside, white inside Immac cond. Moving sale $200. 0415 981 605
TARP 3.3m x 5.2m Silver surface with rings $45. 0408 223 662 f151124
TOILET seat, over toilet adjust height, alloy frame portable, brand new, still in box, paid $180 sell for $100 ono. 0491 035 704 F221124
TV, Bauhn, 30cm x 55cm. $20. Ph 0499 592 475
VINTAGE cane hutch 145cm tall, 75cm wide, 40cm deep. 2 shelves, 1 mirrored and 2 bottom doors $145. Photos can be supplied. 0490161119 F111024
VINTAGE Hanimex 600S Roundelle colour slide projector $125 Photos can be supplied. 0490161119
2014 Mazda BT50 3.2L extracab, trayback ute. 4 x 4 Diesel Auto Canopy, set up for towing/camping. Well maintained. 240000kms Rego till May ‘25 ESK65S $26000 ph 0409 391 588e221124
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Well-equipped kitchen light filled spacious shower & bathroom
TS82ZS. $79,900. Call Olivia 0424 046 301 Coffs Harbour
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Lilo is great with children and gets along well with other animals, making her a versatile addition to a family setting. Lilo does require a secure yard with strong fencing.
Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $220 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please complete the Adoption Enquiry Form on Councils website.
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DESSERT MASTERS
TEN, 7pm
From desserts that look just like Vegemite jars to burning clouds of fairy floss, this season has seen some incredible sweet treats designed to tantalise all the senses. Now, it’s the Grand Finale, with the final three contestants creating five serves of verdant green and glittering gold creations, over two courses, to see who comes away with the prize of $100,000 and the title of 2024 Dessert Master. Judges Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon (both pictured) are not alone in deciding the winner –they’ll be joined by Kirsten Tibballs, Adriano Zumbo and inaugural winner, Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton.
FRIDAY, November 22
MONDAY
WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-themost Graham Norton (pictured). Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. Norton’s trademark wit and charm bring a real warmth to the game as he shares the players’ highs and lows and throws in a joke or two. At the end of each episode, Norton invites the player with the most winnings to spin the “Mini-Wheel”. If they can solve one final puzzle within 10 seconds, they could be going home with the big prize.
TUESDAY WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
Andrew Lloyd (pictured) delves into his family’s history in the first episode of this 19th UK season of genealogical investigations, eager to find out where his talent and love for musical theatre comes from. Searching his mother’s side, the Cats and Phantom of the Opera maestro discovers his lineage is “posher than we thought”, finding a knighted hero of the Battle of Waterloo and a formidable Tudor Duchess who stood up to Henry VIII. Turning to his father’s line, he uncovers the work of a missionary in 19thcentury London and a group of 18th-century theatrical musicians with eerie similarities to the current-day Lloyd Webber clan.
Kennedy.
SBS World News Late.
Elvira. (Premiere, Malv)
The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 11.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport. 1.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes.
11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (R)
1.30 TV Shop:
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
ONTHEBOX
SATURDAY, November 23
6.00
6.00
investigates a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer.
9.50 Plum. (Madl, R) Gavin returns home from Bali. 10.45 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 5. H’lights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PGa, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv, R)
9.25 The Great House Revival. (Return, PGv)
10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R)
12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R)
2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15
France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. With only one chance at rescue, he and the other survivor must cross a terrain riddled with dangerous creatures. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman.
11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) Bruce Willis.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) Judy Garland. 9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R) A teen auditions for a TV dance show. Nikki Blonsky.
11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R)
1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) Reidy returns. 7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) A young woman tries to remove a curse. Auli’i Cravalho. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) The team races to save a life. 11.10 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A panel is pitched inventions. 12.20 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) A woman goes into labour. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
8.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml)
8.30 Plum. (Final, Ml)
9.30 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R)
10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R)
11.20 New Leash On Life. (R)
11.50 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Final, Malv, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 12.45am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 10.00 FIFA WC Classic Matches. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. MTB Enduro National C’ships. H’lights. 3.30 A Wetland For Te Waihora. (R) 4.35 Treasures Of Istanbul. (PG, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa)
8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi.
9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R)
10.40 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R)
11.35 Saving Venice. (R)
1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R)
3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R)
3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15
France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 39. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Madv, R)
12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Late Programs.
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6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.00 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 12.25pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 4.50 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 6.50 Poms. (2019, PG) 8.30 Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 10.35 Yalda, A Night For Forgiveness. (2019, M, Farsi) 12.15am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes.
8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found locked in an abandoned gold-mining tunnel. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil: Fallen Star. (Ma) 11.30 The First 48. (Ma) 12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons: Earth. (R) 1.20 Innovation Nation.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Destination WA. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 1.55 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 2.50 Plat Du Tour. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.05 Have I Got News
For You U.S. (Mals)
11.00 SBS World News Late.
11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal)
1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40
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6am The Movie
Show. 6.05 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.45 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.00 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 11.50 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.20pm Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.15 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.00 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 7.30 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 9.35 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 11.35 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, November 26
Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Grand Designs NZ. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Return)
9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Babylon Berlin. (Ma)
12.50 Son Of. (MA15+v, R)
2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Back. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. (Premiere) 9.20
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6am To Catch A Thief. Continued. (1955, PG) 7.00 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 9.25 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 12.20pm Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 2.25 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.05 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 9.30 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Several former classmates of Cassandra discover a dead body at the marina.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA. 11.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl)
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv, R)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av)
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (Premiere) Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGal) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s boyfriend throws her a party. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.
9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth.
11.45 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
1.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M)
9.30 The Old Man. (Mal)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Maxima. (Ma)
11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R)
2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) The roadtrippers take on local bowlers.
9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Taron Egerton.
12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R)
9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)
12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R)
2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R)
3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.35 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am Five Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.15 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 9.05 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 1.25pm Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 3.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.15 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 Padrenostro. (2020, MA15+, Italian) 11.50 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma) 8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the cricketing world. 9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (Ml) 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG, R) 12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv) 2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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