By Andrea FERRARI
THERE’S a buzz around the Botanic Gardens as a major cultural celebration prepares to open on Sunday 26 May.
Themed ‘In Harmony on the Coffs Coast’, the All One Under the Sun festival will celebrate multiculturalism through live music, dance, workshops, and a multitude of activities for all ages performed on the Gurray Jaliija Garugun Ngayanda (All One Under the Sun) stage.
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excited to have some of our legendary local Gumbaynggirr bands - Jumbaal Dreaming and Manduway and the Black Figs - as well as a performance by YT Dingo with special guest Clark Webb, performing their new single 'Ngarranga Wajaar',” Project Coordinator
Naomi Steinborner from Blue Sky Community Services told News Of The Area.
“We will also welcome local cultural community dance groups alongside visiting international performers Lembaga Buana, a music and dance troupe from Aceh province in Indonesia, as well as First Nations hip hop group Prodikal -1 featuring Yuin Djiringanj man Warren Foster Junior from the community of Wallaga Lake on the South Coast of NSW."
Ali Shkaki, an exceptional local musician originally from Syria, will also be performing with master percussionist and Bellingen local Greg Sheehan.
“Ali’s music always inspires a dance circle where people can join in with local community members, and is always a highlight of these events for me,” said Naomi.
Excitement is also building for the launch of this year’s All One Under the Sun Collective song ‘Same Moon as I’, alongside performances of other tracks created by young people and
q On the line-up is a favourite local band, Jumbaal Dreaming.
Grow the Music over the duration of this three-year All One Under the Sun project.
The All One Under the Sun Festival is funded by Multicultural NSW and the City of Coffs Harbour, with support from many local organisations and community groups.
“It's a fantastic opportunity for cultural immersion and to celebrate our rich multicultural community,” said Naomi.
“You can participate in a drumming, dance
or hip-hop workshop, try your hand at kite making, weaving or street art, watch a cooking demonstration, and even have a boogie in the silent disco.
“All activities are free, with multicultural food stalls selling delicious food from all over the world.
“We are so fortunate here on the Coffs Coast to be surrounded by such a diverse array of cultures,” Naomi added.
“Coffs Harbour is truly a multicultural community that we know will embrace all the activities, workshops and performances that we have to offer at this year’s event.
“Get there early to find a parking spot, and create your own schedule for all the activities you want to try, performances you want to see, and workshops you want to participate in.”
Set within the grounds of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on beautiful Gumbaynggirr country, this family-friendly event encourages people to immerse themselves in the many cultures that make up our community.
All One Under the Sun Festival opens with a warm Welcome to Country from Garlambirla Elders at 9.30am and closes at 3pm.
For event details go to www. alloneunderthesun.com.au/festival.
PREPARATION for building the bridges along the Coffs Harbour Bypass took a significant step forward as the first 260 Super T concrete girder was lifted into place on Monday morning 20 May.
Four more Super T girders got lifted in by sundown with sunny, dry conditions proving perfect for the job located at Newports Creek, North Boambee.
Transport for NSW spokesperson Brad Crispin told News Of The Area, “This
is a significant milestone for the project.
“These Super T girders span between the bridge piers on either side of the road or waterway, whatever we’re crossing, enabling us to build the bridge deck.
“Getting them in place means we can crack on with building the bridges,” he said.
The operation was carried out by a specialist crane capable of lifting 750 tonnes, with the first girders lifted weighing in at 70 tonnes apiece.
“There’s a lot of weight in those Super Ts, you need
a specialist crane for the job,” said Brad.
The precast concrete girders were made in Macksville by Australian Precast Solutions and hauled up on the back of a truck in preparation for Monday’s milestone move.
“The specialist engineers at the Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture team, who are building the fourteen-kilometre bypass of Coffs Harbour, are all excited about this milestone in the project,” Transport for NSW Director Region North Anna Zycki said.
The bridge at North
q The first Super T girder goes into position, a milestone for Coffs Harbour Bypass as preparation for bridge building begins.
TWO people died and a third was put in critical condition following a single vehicle crash early on Wednesday morning at Bonville.
About 12.40am on Wednesday 22 May 2024, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a tree and catching fire along the Pacific Highway, Bonville,
approximately 25km south of Coffs Harbour.
The female driver and a male passenger died before the arrival of emergency services.
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will be built using ten of the Super T girders, with the next bridge starting to take shape at the Korora Hill interchange.
A second male passenger – aged 20 – was able to extricate himself from the vehicle after impact.
The fire was extinguished by the Rural
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 20-year-old man at the scene before he was taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus in a critical condition.
Whilst yet to be formally identified the female is believed to be aged 20 and the man is 21 years old.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced an investigation into the matter.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
MORE than 1200 senior students from seventeen local high schools attended the annual Coffs Coast Career Connections expo last week.
They were able to tap into information, knowledge and activities provided by 64 ‘career champions’ and learn about job and higher education options.
The expo is an initiative of not-for-profit Mid Coast Connect.
Volunteers at the event included local Rotary and Business and Professional Women’s Association members.
Mid Coast Connect CEO
Jenny Fraser said the day was all about young people gaining an awareness of local opportunities.
“A lot of them don’t know some of these things exist or they don’t understand the career journey they could have – where they can start and finish,” Ms Fraser said.
“The expo began fifteen years ago with local community organisations and businesses realising there’s a need to get the word out. It’s a really good opportunity to show what’s available in the region.”
Toormina High School careers adviser Kerstin Woodward said students appreciated being able to
get firsthand information from people working in an industry.
“It’s a great annual event that we always have huge interest from students to attend,” Ms Woodward said.
“Even though we have work experience twice a year for Year 10 students, without this sort of event they’re pretty much left to their own devices to find out about jobs and career information.
“This is a one-stop shop and I’ve never had a student say that coming here wasn’t beneficial.”
Rachel Agostino from Welcome Hospitality, which operates the Moonee Beach Hotel, Sawtell Hotel and
Toormina Hotel, said she and her colleagues at the expo were receiving widespread interest from young people
thinking about working in hospitality.
“There are lots of transferable skills within the hospitality industry,” Ms Agostino said.
“We do a lot of leadership development, it’s good for boosting your confidence, time management, and conflict resolution.
“We’ve got some awesome career stories.
“We’ve had lots of staff who started with us at sixteen and are now supervisors.”
The Office for Regional Youth also had a stall at the expo, which was part of a ‘life skills’ hub of government
agencies.
Representatives provided information about services and support available, including getting a driver’s licence, buying a car, renting a property, being aware of scams and protecting your identity, anti-discrimination, Medicare, and youth allowance and benefits.
Department of Regional NSW Acting Director Charlotte Frew said, “We were proud to be involved in this event, which we hope was valuable for young people in the greater Coffs Coast region in finding their future pathways to employment.”
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the state on 14 September.
For the City of Coffs Harbour, this will see the popular election of a mayor, and a vote to fill eight further councillor positions for a four-year term.
“Serving as a councillor is one of the most important things you can do for your community,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.
“Inevitably many may have little insight into what is involved in the position in terms of the commitment required and the responsibilities of office.”
To that end, two information sessions will be held.
The first will be an online session from 6pm on June 5.
The second briefing will
be face-to-face in the River Oak Room at Yarrila Place from 6pm on July 22.
“These sessions will be tailored for a local audience.
“They will provide insight into the role of a councillor in the context of serving City of Coffs Harbour,” Ms Cowley said.
“The sessions will cover the scope of the constituency, the code of conduct and all other relevant information.”
The NSW Electoral Commission also has a wealth of information for potential candidates, including legal obligations, the registration process to initiate campaigning, managing campaign finances, and how to navigate the nominations process.
The NSW Office of Local Government has already launched a dedicated webpage
to provide information and resources for candidates in the lead up to the elections.
Coffs Harbour City Council was established on 30 November 1956.
According to the NSW Electoral Commission, it has 59,070 electors and occupies an area of 1176 square kilometres.
The Office of Local Government notes people disqualified from standing for office include those who are: - currently serving a prison sentence - convicted of certain election-related or criminal offences - prohibited from managing companies - suspended on three or more occasions for misconduct as a councillor - current state members, if elected, may only hold office as a councillor if they resign from the Parliament before
the first council meeting. Serving judges, the returning officer for elections of the council and council
employees are also excluded.
For more information or to join the online session, visit https://www.coffsharbour.
and Port Macquarie have been announced as locations for climate action discussions hosted by Voices4Cowper.
The ‘Climate action conversation: Solutions for a sustainable future’ discussions will focus on exploring options and opportunities for climate solutions within the region, addressing concerns raised during the recent listening campaign held by Voices4Cowper.
‘’Throughout our recent listening campaign, when we asked people what they loved about living in the area, the natural environment - the ocean and the forests - was consistently ranked highly,” said Bec Davis, Co-Chair of Voices4Cowper.
“Unsurprisingly then, climate change and the environment were also high on the list of concerns in our conversations.’’
Each event will feature a conversation between
people with experience in climate action and will be of interest to those concerned about fire and flood in coastal villages and the role of land management in climate solutions.
The conversations will delve into the current state of play in climate resilience and land-based mitigation, as well as the implications for government policy and
political representation.
The events will feature regenerative farmer and educator Lorraine Gordon and Dr Hanabeth Luke, a Senior Lecturer in Regenerative Agriculture and founding convenor of the Evans Area Resilience Network.
Ms Luke ran as an Independent candidate for the seat of Page in the 2022
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‘’Our communities know only too well the impact extreme weather can have on our lives,” Ms Luke said.
“Policy reform and representation is needed at the highest level to support our capacity to respond and adapt.”
Ms Gordon said there
were many opportunities for those who own or manage land to “play their part in climate action”.
“We need to learn and share solutions and collaborate around these.”
The events will be held in Kempsey on Friday May 31 from 10:30am to 12:00 noon, in Port Macquarie on
Sunday June 2 from 10am to 11:30am and in Coffs Harbour on Sunday June 2 from 4:30pm to 6pm. Voices4Cowper formed in 2019 to advocate for independent political representation at the Federal level.
More details can be found at www.voices4cowper.org.
ZARA Baldwin, an esteemed educator at Bishop Druitt College (BDC), has been named a Rising Star of the Year awardee in the prestigious 2024 Australian Education Awards in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education and sports.
Zara joined BDC in 2022 as a Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) teacher, and quickly developed a reputation for unwavering commitment, enthusiasm and a dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments.
“Being an awardee of the 2024 Australian Education Awards Rising Star of the Year is an incredible honour,” Zara told News Of The Area.
“I know there are hundreds of applications for this award and to be one of the finalists is amazing.
“I am very fortunate to be in a position where I can provide engaging and vibrant opportunities for students to excel, both academically and through the basketball academy.
“Having been part of the BDC community for most of my education, I'm inspired to continue contributing positively.”
Zara said witnessing students succeed in the everyday moments was truly fulfilling, making her role as an educator
“immensely rewarding”.
“The support from students, parents and the community is invaluable, and I look forward to nurturing the growth and enjoyment of learning for years to come,” she said.
Acting Principal Simon Doyle said Zara “exemplifies the dedication and excellence” strived for at Bishop Druitt College.
organisational skills have significantly enhanced student experiences and outcomes within the Basketball Academy.
“Her dedication to student growth is truly commendable."
“Her commitment to student success and innovative teaching methods make her an outstanding awardee for the Rising Star of the Year award."
Zara's multifaceted involvement in school activities, including her instrumental role in establishing the school’s Basketball Academy, highlight her commitment to holistic student development.
BDC’s Faculty Head of PDHPE, Ben Andrews, praised Zara's leadership within the academy.
"Zara's exceptional coaching and
Zara's impact extends beyond the classroom, with her participation in state and national refereeing development programs inspiring students to explore various opportunities in the sports industry.
BDC wishes Zara the best of luck later in the year when she and the other eight awardees compete to take home the win, which will be announced at the Australian Education Awards gala in Sydney on Friday 9 August 2024.
For more information about the 2024 Australian Education Awards Excellence Award nominees, visit EducatorAwards. com.
A HISTORIC steam train will once again be travelling up and down the tracks at Glenreagh thanks to a $44,700 grant received from the Fires to Flourish program.
The grant will enable Tallowood Ventures to undertake required repairs to the steam engine and one carriage currently sitting idle in their Glenreagh shed.
The steam engine, ‘1919’, is 146-years-old and is the only working model of its type in Australia.
“It’s very exciting,” Tallowood Ventures Chairman Wal Muir told News Of The Area.
“As soon as the repairs are complete, we will be looking to once again run
steam trains on a section of track in the Glenreagh area,” he said.
“The repairs are expected to commence in the next few weeks and will be undertaken by qualified people from outside our organisation.
“Imagine the delight on the faces of children and train enthusiasts alike as they witness the iconic locomotive chug back to life, offering a nostalgic ride along part of the rail line.”
Due to the severe damage to the bridges, rails and culverts over the decades, it will only be possible to operate the train on a few kilometres of track near Glenreagh.
“The rest of the rail corridor, the Tallowood Mountain Railway, we plan
on turning into a rail trail for walkers and cyclists.”
This proposal aims to connect the hinterland villages of the Coffs Coast using the currently disused 35 kilometre rail corridor from Glenreagh through Lowanna to Ulong.
This trail will pass through the proposed Great Koala National Park, revealing historic bridges and tunnels along the way, all open to the public and free for all to use.
The organisation’s volunteers have been busy clearing a path along the corridor so that the surveyors and engineers can have access to undertake the design of the rail trail.
“We hope to have the corridor cleared by later this year.
q The 1919 steam train, pictured here at work in the early 2000s, will be repaired.
“We will then seek funding for the design, followed by the build,” said Wal.
The dream of converting this historic rail corridor into a bustling trail for the community was birthed by Tallowood Ventures in 2023.
As the group members roll up their sleeves and clear the overgrown scrub along the track they are proudly mindful that they are building a future for locals and tourists alike.
“(We are) laying the groundwork for a safe, invigorating outdoor escape
that will beckon visitors from far and wide,” said Wal.
The development and running of the rail trail will be guided by a board with members from the Heritage Rail Group and the local mountain bike community.
Tallowood Ventures, a not-for-profit, charity registered company based around Coffs Harbour formed in late 2022 with the express purpose of turning the defunct section of the Glenreagh to Ulong rail corridor into a rail trail.
Glenreagh Mountain Railway (GMR) moved all its assets, rail corridor, sheds,
rails, stations, engines and carriages into Tallowood Ventures in March 2023, creating a firm foundation for progressing these ambitious plans.
To stay updated on progress and learn how you can get involved visit ‘Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail’ on Facebook or visit www.tmrt.com.au.
“Whether you're eager to lend a hand in clearing the corridor or simply curious about the journey ahead, we welcome your support, enthusiasm and any donations,” said Wal.
the state and discuss the emerging issues that are impacting our small and medium businesses.
This is your opportunity to have your economic and government questions answered and to provide feedback to your Federal Member of Parliament to take to Canberra.
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“EVERY ten days an Australian farmer takes his own life,” said Mary O’Brien, who gave a series of workshops across the Mid North Coast this week in support of the mental health of rural men.
Ms O’Brien of ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’, a Queensland based organisation and website providing support for rural men, spoke at the Macksville Ex-services Club on Monday 20 May.
On Tuesday she was heading to Bellingen and later Grafton to continue the discussions, which were organised by North Coast Local Land Services.
Though few men attended the event in Macksville, Ms O’Brien’s message was an important one for all who live in rural areas.
According to her, 76 percent of all suicides in Australia are men and suicide is the leading cause of death for Aussie men between the ages of fifteen and 44.
Eighty percent of these men do not have a diagnosable medical condition.
Men are three to four times more likely to kill themselves than women and the further you move away from the coast into rural areas, the more this ratio grows.
Ms O’Brien compared the depression experienced by farmers and rural men in general to ‘getting bogged’, which, as she explained, is a common occurrence for country people in the wet season.
“You don’t just set fire to the machine you’ve bogged and walk away.”
She advocates that this is exactly when you will need to ask a mate for help.
Ms O’Brien educated the workshop attendees on some of the worrying signs to look out for in loved ones which may signal that suicide is being considered.
“If you see someone cleaning out their shed and giving away important things to others, suddenly stopping an activity that was previously important to them, like playing football, or withdrawing from friends and family, these may be signs that someone is bogged,” she said.
Ms O’Brien highlighted that men and women are different in the way they speak about problems, with men preferring to talk about facts rather than feelings and positioning themselves
shoulder-to-shoulder while women are more likely to face each other.
“A great place to talk with teenage boys is sitting in a vehicle,” she suggested, “where you don’t have to be looking at each other.
“You can have the best conversations that way,” she said.
Ms O’Brien reminded her listeners that men need ‘mantime’ away with mates or on their own.
“And it usually involves a fire,” she said.
“Don’t feel guilty for doing what’s best for you,” she explained.
“Men are programmed to want to take care of their family and look after others, but they have to look after themselves first.”
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 45 people took their lives in the area from Kempsey to the Nambucca
teens have been charged with alleged property offences following a police operation at Corindi Beach.
One of the older boys was also charged with breach of bail.
other properties.
About 1am om Tuesday 21 May 2024, police were called to Corindi Beach following reports of several attempted break and enters.
Police will allege that the group stole two cars from a home on Dammerel Crescent before breaking into several
At those properties - located on McDougall Street, Lomandra Court and Tasman Street - electronics, wallets and keys were allegedly stolen.
Following an extensive search by Coffs-Clarence Police and the Dog Unit,
three teenagers were located and pursued on foot to a backyard on Pacific Street.
Two fifteen-year-old boys were arrested at the scene before being taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.
A fourteen-year-old boy was also arrested;
however, he sustained a dog bite during the arrest and was taken to hospital for assessment before being taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.
All three boys were charged with break and enter and trespass related offences.
All three were refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Tuesday. Two other boys - aged thirteen and fifteen - were also arrested in the area for trespass offences. They have been dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
APPLICATIONS have opened for City of Coffs Harbour’s 2024-25 Community Donations Program.
The program is open to not-for-profit organisations who are either based in the Coffs Harbour local government area or service clients here.
q Projects supported in the past include New Year’s Eve fireworks and Christmas carol events.
They can apply for up to $5,000 to go toward activities or services that will bring a direct benefit to the wider community.
Projects supported in the past include New Year’s Eve fireworks, Christmas carol events, annual school presentations, the North Coast Academy of Sport, Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod and the Japanese Children’s Day Festival.
Donations can also be made toward rates costs for community organisations leasing City properties.
“It’s a helping hand by the City for groups contributing positively to the rich fabric of local life,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.
Applications for a donation will be a competitive process.
To apply for a donation visit https://forms. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/ RunForm.aspx?formId=1631. Applications close Friday 14 June 2024.
THE Bellingen community gathered on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate the opening of new netball courts at Connell Park.
Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan officiated the opening, which was followed by the first official game on the courts featuring ladies first grade teams, alongside a social game on the second court.
In his address, Mayor Allan underscored the significance of the new courts, remarking, "The addition of these courts is a significant milestone for Bellingen.
“Not only do they provide a dedicated space for netball and basketball enthusiasts, but they also signify a leap forward in our aspirations
for regional and state-level competitions.
“These top-tier facilities create an environment where our community can hone their skills and compete at their best.”
Funding was split between Bellingen Shire Council and $368,343 from the NSW Government.
Minister for Regional
NSW Tara Moriarty said the opening of the new Bellingen netball courts is a testament to the power of communitydriven initiatives.
“These state-of-the-art facilities will provide a space for growth, development, and inclusivity within the local community,” Minister Moriarty said.
“I’m looking forward to seeing netballers of all ages and abilities out here making the most of the courts and enjoying the benefits of physical exercise in the beautiful Bellingen outdoors.”
The opening event was well attended by community leaders and representatives from other sporting codes.
The Bellingen Netball Association took the opportunity to award life-memberships to two dedicated and hard working volunteers: Kristy Glyde, President of the Bellingen Netball Association, and Sandra Hulbert, who, in addition to her extensive contributions to netball, volunteers on the 355 Committee Management of Connell Park.
The new hard courts
offer numerous advantages over previous grass surfaces, including increased durability, reduced weather-related disruptions, and expanded program offerings.
With enhanced lighting, the courts will facilitate a range of activities, from traditional netball matches to innovative programs such as slow/walking netball and mixed netball.
Additionally, the improved facilities will support late afternoon and evening training sessions.
In addition to netball, the versatile courts will accommodate other sports and activities, including basketball and handball.
The Bellingen Netball Association has played a crucial role in advocating for the new courts and assisting Council throughout the application process.
The unveiling of the new netball courts is part of a broader initiative to enhance the Connell Park precinct's amenities and recreational offerings.
These efforts are complemented by recent developments, such as the completion of the Connell Park footbridge last month and commencement of pool upgrades.
Looking ahead, the community can anticipate
a series of forthcoming enhancements, including the construction of a new multi-sport amenity building equipped with accessible showers and toilets catering to sports and pool users.
Additionally, new public toilets near the swimming centre and playground will provide added convenience for visitors.
Other amenities such as canteens, referee rooms, and club storage facilities are set to elevate the overall sports experience.
Council is also undertaking improvements to field surfaces and drainage to ensure usability even during wet weather events, while the addition of lighting will allow for extended use of the park into the evenings.
The creation of improved shared paths, landscaping and fencing initiatives aim to beautify Connell Park while safeguarding playing fields from unauthorised vehicular access.
"I am thrilled to witness the realisation of these courts and eagerly anticipate the positive influence they will bring to our community,” Mayor Allan said.
“I extend my best wishes to our netball clubs and players as they acquaint themselves with these exceptional facilities, which will usher in a new era of sporting excellence and camaraderie."
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POLICE charged more than 550 people during a fourday operation targeting the state’s most dangerous domestic and family violence offenders.
‘Operation Amarok VI’ ran from 15 to 18 May 2024, involving every police area command and district across the state, including Coffs Clarence Police District.
The Domestic and Family Violence Registry led Operation Amarok VI, which also involved officers from each region’s Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist officers from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and the Police Transport Command.
During the four-day operation, police arrested 554 offenders and laid a total of 1070 charges.
Significantly, 226 of those arrested were wanted by police for serious domestic violence offences.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley says Operation Amarok sends a strong message to perpetrators of domestic and family violence.
“These results show how seriously the NSW Police Force take domestic and family violence - this abhorrent behaviour is not tolerated.
“Anyone who commits this heinous crime can expect a knock at their door.
“Operation Amarok is just one part of the police response.
“Last year, almost 150,000 calls for assistance were made to the NSWPF for domestic violence-related matters.
“This shows the severity of the situation, the huge amount of police time and resources that go into addressing this epidemic and how important it is for prevention, early intervention and crisis support services to work together.”
NSW Police Executive Sponsor for Domestic and Family Violence, Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell, said officers executed significant arrest numbers in regional communities.
“These offenders pose a significant threat to their victims, as well as family members and the wider community.
“We demonstrated last week that we will target and arrest the offenders no matter where they are located.
“We also saw arrests for offences that occurred allegedly while the offender was in jail.
"These Amarok VI results send a powerful message to offenders, and the community at large, that we do not tolerate domestic and family violence in any form, and our efforts will continue.”
On the Mid North Coast, a 25-year-old man was arrested by officers from Coffs Clarence Police District after he allegedly assaulted a woman before then assaulting two officers when they attempted to arrest him.
During the alleged incident, on 17 May 2024, the man fled after assaulting the officers, however was located and arrested a short time later.
The man allegedly continued to be aggressive and violent towards the police during his arrest. He was charged with breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO), resisting arrest, assaulting police, intimidation (DV), and
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Further south, a 55-yearold man has been charged following the alleged assault on a 62-year-old woman at a residence on Mitchell Circuit, Port Macquarie on Wednesday 24 April.
Following inquiries, officers attached to the Mid North Coast Police District attended a residence on Church Street, Port Macquarie about 12.45pm on Wednesday 15 May 2024, where they arrested a 55-year-old man.
He was taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where he was charged with multiple offences.
A 53-year-old man was arrested in West Kempsey following an alleged domestic assault.
About 12.50pm on 15 May it’s alleged the man and a 47-year-old woman had an argument inside a home on Colin Tait Avenue, West Kempsey.
During the argument it’s alleged the man used an imitation firearm to threaten the woman before police were called.
Officers from Mid North Coast PD searched the home and located and seized an imitation firearm along with an amount of cannabis.
He was taken to Kempsey Police Station and charged with multiple offences.
A 32-year-old woman has been charged following the alleged assault of a 37-yearold woman at a residence on Leith Street, West Kempsey, about 10.30am on Thursday 16 May 2024.
Officers attached to the Coffs Harbour Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team arrested the woman and took her to Kempsey Police Station where she was charged.
Victims of domestic and family violence can find
information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting https:// www.1800respect.org.au. Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station.
In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).
Anyone with information relating to domestic and family-related violence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au.
BONVILLE Rural Fire Brigade members have marked the completion of significant improvements at Bonville Fire Station.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, who is also the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, joined brigade members, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Coffs Coast Team Manager Inspector Sandra Huer and Group Captain Rob Cox to celebrate this important achievement.
In 2022, the Bonville Fire Station refurbishment project secured a $30,200 Community Building Partnership Grant under the NSW Coalition Government.
“It was great to be at the station to see the renovations now complete,” Mr Singh said.
“The key works included the demolition of the toilets and shower and the construction of new ones in an extension to the fire station, and the refit of the old toilet areas as a storeroom.
“It’s pleasing to see the Bonville RFS now has first class, modern facilities which will assist the brigade in both recruiting and retaining members.
“I congratulate the brigade team on the refurbishment and for the important work they undertake to keep our community vigilant and safe.”
In its grant application, the brigade said the provision of modern, up-todate facilities at local stations
is crucial for attracting and retaining RFS volunteers.
“At a time when volunteering is changing, quality, up-to-date amenities are vitally important as we seek to engage more widely with the community and encourage a diverse membership,” the application stated.
Bonville Brigade Captain Tim Jeffery said the brigade is delighted with the new building works.
“On behalf of the brigade I thank the Shadow Minister Mr Singh for his support and attendance at Bonville to inspect the refurbished Bonville Rural Fire Brigade station funded by the Community Building Partnership Grant.”
SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) has jumped 70 places to rank 100th in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, in this, the university’s 30th year.
Head of the SCU Coffs Harbour Campus, Professor Les Christidis, told NOTA, “For our students, the ranking milestone is a testament to the worldclass education and research opportunities available right here in Coffs Harbour.
“This means their degrees are increasingly recognised and valued globally, opening up even more opportunities for their future careers.
"Our Coffs Harbour campus is growing not only in rankings but also in academic offerings.
“We've introduced six new health degrees in the past six years, with the Bachelor of Physiotherapy
program coming in 2025.
“This is an exciting time to be part of Southern Cross University," Professor Christidis said.
A single-year rise of 70 places is also the second largest ever recorded by an Australian university in the history of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
The rankings list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger, using similar methodology as THE’s World University Rankings, which examine a breadth of measures relating to the core functions, impact and reputation of the university.
The university’s adoption of its innovative 'Southern Cross Model' for teaching is credited for driving “enormous enhancements to student academic success and learning outcomes”, generating increased interest within Australia and across the world.
Outstanding research also lies at the core of SCU’s work, with the university’s research teams striving to produce world-leading knowledge across science, engineering, technology, health, education, law and the social sciences, including a long-term commitment to work for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef.
Other research innovations from SCU include trialling a marine cloud brightening technology to prevent coral bleaching, working to address the varroa mite incursion on bee health and production, and new research in health, such as the largest-ever clinical trial of botanical cannabidiol for sleep disturbances.
The university’s Research Impact Clusters are also consolidating its reputation for excellent research.
“This is an excellent result for Southern Cross University, particularly given its strong reflection of our profile in the area of world-class research,” said Professor Mary Spongberg, Senior Deputy ViceChancellor.
“A young regional university placing so highly among some of the best in the world is something to be very proud of.
“We are small, but we are mighty,” she said.
“We also placed well in the area of teaching, which reflects innovations such as our development of the Southern Cross Model.”
RECOGNISING the outstanding contributions individuals and organisations make towards a more welcoming and inclusive NSW for refugees, the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Awards are open for nominations until 31 May.
The annual awards are presented by the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) in partnership with the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
The awards acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional contributions made across ten categories: Refugee Community Worker, Refugee Supporter, Education, Youth, Government and Legal, Media, Sport, Rural and Regional, Business and Best Project.
Anyone can nominate an individual, organisation or project for an award.
“These awards are a chance to celebrate the incredible work that is being done across NSW to support refugees and build a stronger, more compassionate state,” he said.
Refugee Council of Australia CEO Paul Power said, “The NSW Humanitarian Awards shine a light on the collective effort it takes to welcome refugees into our communities.
“These awards celebrate the important and exceptional work happening across a wide variety of sectors –from businesses to schools, media outlets to government departments – to ensure refugees can flourish in their new home.”
A local Highly Commended recipient in 2023 was posthumously awarded to Marlene Griffin.
Prior to her death in May 2023, Marlene Griffin was Co-
STARTTS CEO Jorge Aroche said he is delighted 2024 award nominations are now open.
convenor of the NambuccaBellingen Rural Australians for Refugees.
Marlene was instrumental in reinvigorating the work of the group to advocate, outreach and fundraise in support of refugees and people seeking asylum on the Mid North Coast.
She was an enthusiastic advocate for the arts, which led her to hold positions on the Nambucca Arts Council and the Nambucca Community and Arts Centre, securing grants for its improvement.
Using her own talents in painting she raised funds to support refugees; organising exhibitions and selling her artwork, with all proceeds benefiting the NSW Asylum Seekers Centre.
Today Marlene’s legacy sees a strong community of advocates and leaders carrying on her mission of welcoming people seeking asylum, and refugees to the Australian community.
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NSW Greens spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson says proposed new knife crime laws announced last week will invite police harassment and discrimination.
The NSW Government last week introduced legislation modelled on Queensland’s ‘Jack’s Law’ which will give Police powers to ‘wand’ or ‘scan’ people for knives without a warrant in designated areas.
Under the new legislation, a senior police officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner or above could turn on wanding powers to be used in designated areas including public transport stations and vehicles, shopping precincts, certain
sporting venues and other public spaces.
The authority would last for twelve hours, with an option to extend as required.
Police could ‘wand’ any person in a designated area and request that person produce a metal object, if detected.
Failure to comply could result in a maximum penalty of a fine of $5500.
Wanding powers could be turned on for areas where certain knife crime or knife possession offences have occurred in the last twelve months.
“Today we are introducing legislation modelled on new powers for Police to search and detect knives in public spaces, based on Queensland’s
‘Jack’s Law’,” Premier Chris Minns said.
“My hope is that these common sense reforms stop people from taking a knife into the community and prevent some of the devastating outcomes of knife related violence we have seen in recent months.
“The NSW Government is committed to tackling knife crime to keep our communities safe and these reforms send a strong message that knife crime is not tolerated.”
Minister for the Police and Counter-terrorism
Yasmin Catley said, “Giving police the ability to ‘wand’ or ‘scan’ for knives in designated areas is a proactive step toward ensuring community safety.
“By detecting and deterring knife possession, we’re not just preventing potential crime, we’re also safeguarding lives.
“The introduction of legislation inspired by Jack’s Law isn’t just about law enforcement.
“It’s also about instilling confidence in our community, showing that we’re actively working to keep them safe.
“These laws mark a crucial shift in our approach to combating knife crime, especially among our youth.
“By introducing this legislation, we’re sending a clear message that knife crime will not be tolerated in our community.”
Greens MLC Sue Higginson expressed concerns the “sweeping new powers” allow police to stop and search members of the public in “ordinary
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and public daily settings” without warrant or reasonable suspicion.
Higginson claims the move will “victimise marginalised communities”.
“The Premier is opening the floodgates for unchecked police harassment and intimidation of young people, First Nations people, and people with disabilities.
“They are already routinely victimised by police and these new and intrusive powers will make their lives even more difficult.
“Knife crime has declined by almost two-thirds in New South Wales in the last 20 years.
“Expanding police powers is a dangerous, knee-jerk response to a manufactured media panic.
“Recent, high-profile stabbings are extraordinary tragedies, but they are just that - extraordinary.”
Ms Higginson said
awards, visit www.startts. org.au/news-events/ humanitarian-awards.
The 2024 recipients will receive their awards at a gala event held on 1 July at Government House, Sydney.
there was no evidence that Queensland’s knife wanding laws had reduced knife carrying or violent crime.
“Instead, false positives from ordinary objects have allowed police to bypass reasonable suspicion safeguards and search members of the public indiscriminately.”
Nationals members meanwhile, do not believe the government is going far enough, with Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole repeatedly questioning Police Minister Yasmin Catley on the limitations of the laws in Parliament last week.
“Apart from on public transport, why does the proposed Jack's Law fail to give police extra powers to act until there is an incident?” Mr Toole queried.
“Why do we have to wait for a violent knife crime to occur before action is taken?”
THE RISK of sudden cardiac arrest deaths should decrease dramatically on the Coffs Coast as the region adopts a new initiative called the Defib Hero program.
Guy Leech, the founder of Heart180 and a former world champion Ironman and surf lifesaver, spent a day in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 15 May talking to schools and businesses about how the initiative works.
Defib Hero is a worldfirst community program which combines key lifesaving elements learnt from pilot programs across Australia and practices used in Seattle, USA to reduce heart related deaths.
Seattle, known as the safest place to suffer a heart incident in the world, has a survival rate of approximately 70 percent from sudden cardiac arrest.
In Australia the survival rate is under ten percent.
A pillar of the Defib Hero program is a free app.
To ensure the success of the program, locals are being encouraged to download the Defib Hero app so they can access details of where the nearest defibrillator is located in an emergency.
“Every day, 100 Australians lose their lives to sudden cardiac arrests (SCA),” Guy told News Of
The Area.
“By increasing the number of defibrillators out there, and the number of people willing to use them, along with knowing where they are, we can significantly reduce this toll and save countless lives.
“The defib hero program will be successful in local communities if locals download the app, find the defib closest to them, and do the online training, so if push comes to shove, they can save a life.”
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Defibrillators (AED) should also be registered on the app.
“What we are asking the community to do is register your AED and by doing so we establish a register (of AEDs) across your community.
“Once an AED is registered on the app it appears on the map so that anyone can find their closest AED wherever they are when a cardiac arrest takes place.”
The program also encourages communities to create their own ‘Defib Hero Squad’.
“This way locals will learn how to discover, locate, own, register and find out about how important defibs are to saving lives,” said Guy.
The Defib Hero program encourages all available AEDs to be accessible 24/7, not locked away for
safekeeping.
In some clubs, when the premises are not attended, the doors are locked and people in need cannot access the AED.
The program also provides easily accessible CPR and AED training through the app, and reminders are sent out via the app regarding AED battery and warranty expiration.
Guy is championing the Defib Hero program at a national level, a mission driven by personal reasons.
“Nine years ago, a friend of mine tragically passed away during a fitness class I was taking,” he said.
“If only there had been a defibrillator available, he might have had a chance of survival.
“This heartbreaking experience ignited within me a passionate desire to advocate for the widespread availability of defibrillators and the knowledge of their locations.
“While I couldn't save my friend, I am determined to potentially save others by spreading awareness and accessibility to these life-saving devices.”
A range of major Coffs Coast business leaders have already supported the initiative as partners, including Ray Smith from the Bayrange Group, Steve Gooley from The Shoreline, Matt Gosling from the Gosling Group, Sturt
Eastwood from Gowing Bros. Ltd, Callan Bailey from the Bailey Centre, and Brian Townley from the C3 Group.
Bonville Golf Resort General Manager Brad Daymond told NOTA he has deeply personal reasons for supporting the Defib Hero program, having seen firsthand the critical role a defibrillator can play in an emergency.
“A while back, I had to use one on our course to save a guest's life,” Brad said.
“Without it, the outcome would have been tragic.
“Ensuring we have this life-saving equipment readily available is vital to protecting our community.”
Brad has spent the last ten years actively encouraging local businesses to purchase defibrillators.
When he saw what Guy was doing with the Defib
Hero app, he and C.ex CEO
John Rafferty teamed up to join the program and encourage other local business leaders to do so.
“Guy and I have been friends for many years, and I've closely followed his progress with the Defib Hero project.
“Having personally used a defibrillator to save someone's life, I knew right away how crucial this program is.”
Brad is thrilled that other local business owners proved eager to get involved.
“This was the perfect opportunity to launch a campaign here in Coffs Harbour to raise awareness about the importance of access to defibrillators and saving lives.
The program is designed to be monitored and implemented over a five-year period.
The next phase will be
purchasing defibrillators and locating them in public spaces.
“This is where the business community kicks in with financial support to ‘fill in the gaps’ and ensure that everyone in our LGA is within three minutes of a defibrillator,” Brad said.
As part of his Coffs Harbour campaign visit, Guy also spoke at Bishop Druitt College in North Boambee.
“All my school visits across Australia have been remarkable, with the recent visit to Bishop Druitt College standing out.
“The students there showed genuine enthusiasm for learning how to do CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
“We urged all the Bishop Druitt College students to download the app and undergo the training,” he said.
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stories since leaving the school. To this end the Coffs Harbour Senior College is establishing an Alumni Association.
The first step is to invite and encourage former students to reconnect with the school, to celebrate their onward journeys and to
inspire current students.
“We have reached out to former students through social media, LinkedIn and community networks,” Coffs Harbour Senior College Deputy Principal Josh Stewart told News Of The Area. With over 500 students
on roll, thousands of students from CHSC have gone on to achieve in a wide variety of fields locally, nationally and internationally.
"We have students working on public policy in Brisbane, on stage in London's West End, crewing yachts in the Mediterranean, as research scientists in Antarctica, and making a difference in the Coffs Harbour district in industries such as construction, health and childcare,” CHSC Careers Adviser Rachel Fraser told NOTA.
“Growing up in the same area and possibly having had the same teachers, former students make ideal role models because they are instantly relatable.
“They can offer advice to students from their
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own context and help demonstrate to young people in Coffs Harbour what is possible,” she said.
Josh spoke to the benefits of alumni associations for school communities.
“Alumni associations are a powerful way to help raise aspirations and expectations for the future, proving to students that someone like me can succeed and prosper,” said Josh.
“By joining it is an opportunity for alumni to give back to the school community by sharing their experiences and career journeys.”
An Alumni Association launch event will be held on Thursday 13 June at the CHEC campus to celebrate the success of past students and encourage them to join. For more information visit https:// CHSCalumnilaunchevent. eventbrite.com.au.
RECOGNISING the importance and relevance of older women as decision makers and valued members of society, Liberal MLC
Aileen MacDonald OAM has launched the ‘Parliamentary Friends of Empowering Older Women’ group in NSW Parliament.
The inaugural event was supported by the Older Women’s Network NSW (OWN NSW) to promote the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of older women.
“I launched this Parliamentary group because older women are too often invisible and overlooked for career and developmental
opportunities,” Aileen said.
“I believe it’s time we had a group within Parliament to work with OWN on issues such as violence and abuse, homelessness, transport, health and housing, as well as home, community and residential care,” she said.
Stating that it should never be a stigma in society to be an older woman, she added, “It’s too often overlooked that older women hold positions of power in Parliaments, the corporate world and the community.
“I want this Parliamentary group to celebrate those women and encourage other older women to aspire to similar roles no matter what their age.”
Coffs Harbour Older Women's Network (CH OWN) Coordinator Lorraine Penn told News Of The Area, “This
Parliamentary Friends for Empowering Older Women is an excellent initiative of NSW Shadow Minister Aileen MacDonald and is supported across all party lines - which is the strength of this initiative.
“The solutions for the problems older women face should not be a party-political matter because it takes all of us to bring about a change in the status quo.
“We know that women over 55 are one of the fastest growing cohorts amongst the homeless, and the problem of violence against women also impacts older women.”
Lorraine noted that homelessness and affordable housing is a real issue in the Coffs Harbour LGA, stating that it has “been an issue for way too long”.
She urged that
collaborative involvement with all levels of government is the only way to solve housing issues for everyone, especially older women.
“Coffs Harbour OWN is under the umbrella of OWN NSW, and we will continue to provide updates and feedback on the issues which impact older women in our area,” Lorraine said.
“OWN NSW will therefore bring these concerns, as well as others from around NSW, to the attention of the politicians in the Friends group.
“We really value the opportunity to create cross party agreements on the solutions to the problems which older women face so that regardless of who is in government in NSW, older women continue to see
positive change.
“As an advocate for change, CH OWN continues to empower and build resilience for older women
FOUR producers from the region shared their foodie journeys with an engaged audience at the third Coffs Coast Long Lunch (CCLL) at Shearwater restaurant on Saturday 18 May.
Themed ‘Kitchen Stories’, the speakers on the day were Laura Mariel Gonzales, Loic Prouin, Dianne Knobloch and Jodie Nancarrow.
Each speaker was interviewed by event organiser Awia Markey, founder of the CCLL.
Artisan baker Laura Gonzales is the owner of Peach and Wolf Family Bakery in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga.
Her Argentinian/Italian heritage influences her baking style.
“Every pastry in Argentina has a naughty name and we do that here, giving ours names like Kevin Bacon and Spice Girls,” she said.
Passionate and dedicated, Laura says the bakery’s success since opening in 2022
is down to working with good people.
“Without them, no way could we grow the business,” she said.
“We learn from each other.”
Next up was Dianne Knobloch, who has developed a ‘tradies’ café business she began six years ago into a favoured eatery with a diverse and loyal customer base.
Modestly called Raleigh Coffee and Eats, Dianne makes all dishes by hand.
Her reputation for smoked brisket pies is legendary.
To keep everyone happy, Dianne is up before dawn to make them fresh.
“I spend the first three hours in the morning making the pies.”
She has also created a burger of the week since opening the café.
“I have never made the same burger of the week twice,” she said.
“Last week we made a Portuguese chicken burger, a suggestion from Norco.”
Diane is also famous for
her celebration cakes.
She delights in having her three sons involved in her business: Ashley, Zach and Caleb.
With his Normandy accent, French chef Loic Prouin, owner of 99 On Park and Northside Pizza in Coffs Harbour, painted a past steeped in cooking.
“We always cooked in France.
“Even at school lunches we had entree, main and dessert, and a menu,” he said.
Arriving in Coffs Harbour six years ago, Loic based his business on cooking simple food using locally sourced ingredients.
He cites herbs as his favourite ingredient.
“They always add something amazing and make a dish very different.”
The day’s fourth speaker, Jodie Nancarrow, described herself as “an apprentice medicine woman with a passion for home remedies”.
“I fell down the herbal medicine rabbit hole and found out that a lot of
in our community through relevant thought provoking and learning events for our network members and guests.”
pharmaceutical products had a basis in plants, such as aspirin, which comes from the bark of white willow trees.
“In trying these herbal recipes myself I know they work; if it’s going in my body I want it to be natural.”
Jodie has been working on and developing herbal medicines for seven years and is moving forwards with
a vengeance and a growing customer base.
“My biggest joy is to give one of my homemade herbal remedies to a sceptic and for them to come back and tell me it worked.”
Jodie recommends starting your herbal journey by growing plants for teas, like chamomile or nettle, and joining a local community
garden.
During the lunch, speakers hosted Talk and Tasting tables, chatting one-on-one with guests.
"Each event I try to improve the experience for guests and I'm really happy our third Long Lunch was such a success,” said event organiser Awia.
IN ORDER to improve safety for people travelling with wheelchairs, the Point to Point Transport Commissioner hosted information sessions at C.ex Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 14 May.
The Commissioner is NSW’s regulator for taxis, hire vehicles and rideshare services.
A pop-up information stand was also set up in Coffs Central.
Attending the presentations were current and prospective passengers who travel in wheelchairs, carers, and those who book
wheelchair travel.
The objective of the meeting was to share information on how wheelchair accessible taxis and vehicles are regulated, and what is done to support safe journeys for all.
Details were also provided on which wheelchairs can be used to safely transport passengers and what you should know before making a booking.
These sessions are an essential part of ongoing efforts to support everyone associated with wheelchair travel.
“The turnout spoke volumes, with those travelling
with wheelchairs, carers and service providers eager to work with the Commission to support what is already being done to ensure the safety of wheelchair passenger services,” a Point to Point Transport Commissioner spokesperson told News Of The Area.
“Attendees shared their appreciation for the team’s effort in bringing such crucial information to the forefront of conversation.”
For attendees Eddie and Sharon, who reside outside of the city, the event served as a beacon of reassurance.
“It’s nice to know someone’s on our side,” they
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TREASURER Jim Chalmers described last week’s budget as being “responsible and restrained”, but how have the various business sectors and special interest groups across the country reacted?
“It (the budget) provides a tax cut for every taxpayer and new help with energy bills, rent and the cost of medicines,” stated a joint release from Mr Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“It builds more homes for Australians, reforms our universities, strengthens Medicare and the care economy, and broadens opportunity in our society.
“Global economic uncertainty, high but moderating inflation and higher interest rates are contributing to cost-of-living pressures and combining to slow the economy.”
The Government claims the budget delivers strategies to offer cost-of-living support without adding to inflation.
“This Budget strikes the right balance between keeping pressure off inflation, delivering cost-of-living relief, supporting sustainable
economic growth and strengthening public finances.
“This Budget forecasts a second surplus in 2023–24, which would be the first time a government has delivered back-to-back surpluses in nearly two decades.”
Mr Chalmers said the budget continues the Government’s “methodical approach to tax reform and includes measures to make meaningful tax changes to benefit all Australians”.
Key budget measures were announced to address energy costs through rebates, and housing affordability, with $32 billion allocated for new homes nationwide.
The wiping of student debt will also provide backpocket relief to over three million Australians.
Meanwhile, a freeze on the maximum cost of a PBS medicine will mean pensioners and concession card holders won’t pay more than $7.70 for their PBS medications for the next five years.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions described the budget as good for working people, with wages forecast to rise, commitments to pay increases in the care economy, cost-of-living support on top of the July 1 tax cuts, and a historic commitment to manufacturing job creation.
The ACTU welcomed the commitment by the government to supporting wage increases in the aged care and early learning sectors, and the payment
of superannuation on paid parental leave.
The union movement also welcomed the ‘A Future Made in Australia’ plan, aimed at creating secure manufacturing jobs and developing new industries as part of the government’s objective of turning Australia into a clean energy superpower.
“This announcement puts Australia back on the path to a stronger, more resilient, and more diverse economic base, and turbocharges the investment necessary to build the jobs of the future in a clean economy,” ACTU President Michele O’Neil said.
In the agriculture space, NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said Treasurer Jim Chalmers had failed to incorporate fair funding for farmers within the budget, with the sector facing a range of increasing costs and challenges to production.
“Make no mistake –farmers are all for improving traceability, but for a federal mandate, we need federal funding to ensure farmers aren’t left out of pocket as we progress complying with traceability reforms for our sheep and goats,” Mr Martin said.
“The Federal Government must find better solutions to fund our biosecurity models other than just a double tax on farmers, and we would happily return the $107 million recently announced to shut down Australia’s live sheep export trade by sea if it meant we could keep this industry operating.”
Australian Medical Association (AMA) President
Professor Steve Robson said “patients and families around the country” would share a sense of disappointment after hearing the delivery of the budget.
“We've seen significant investment in urgent care centres with really no evaluation of whether they achieve anything.
“We know there are general practices around the country that would benefit from the funding and probably be able to open for longer and offer the sort of services that are available through the socalled urgent care centres.
“We've also had a huge missed opportunity around the MyMedicare system.
“We know that rates of mental health conditions, we know that rates of chronic disease are skyrocketing around the country and there was the opportunity tonight to breathe some life into the MyMedicare system and deliver funding.
“That hasn't happened.”
Full Stop Australia meanwhile said the budget was a missed opportunity to address the gendered violence crisis.
“There is no new funding for frontline services, particularly for specialist sexual violence services,” said Full Stop Australia CEO Karen Bevan.
“There are huge funding gaps across response and recovery programs, which is where the critical work is done providing support to victim-survivors.”
The budget also failed to address the ongoing health care inequity between rural and urban Australia,
according to the National Rural Health Alliance.
“The Budget falls short of our expectations,” said Chairperson Nicole O’Reilly.
“It is disheartening to observe the government's lack of responsiveness to rural voices and its failure to commit to comprehensive reforms that would offer sustainable and longterm benefits for rural communities.”
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) says the budget delivered some costof-living relief but missed the mark on the systemic reform needed to support people with disability fully participating in the community.
PWDA President Marayke Jonkers has called the increases to income support payments a step in the right direction but said more was needed.
“PWDA welcomes the ten percent increase to Commonwealth Rent Assistance and the higher rate of JobSeeker,” Ms Jonkers said.
“This demonstrates some recognition of the disproportionate cost-ofliving pressures for people with disability.
“However, minimal growth for Disability Support Pension recipients is disappointing.”
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, in response to the Government’s budget announcement, said everyday Australians continue to be “worse off” under Labor leadership.
“It is nearly two years since Labor were elected and we need to ask ourselves - are we better off today than we
were two years ago?
“No, we are not,” Mr Hogan said.
The Coalition’s budget response includes support for small businesses by extending the value of assets eligible for the instant asset write-off.
The Coalition say they are also looking to improve community safety with tougher knife laws, tight bail laws, improved online safety and by tackling antisemitism.
Mr Hogan also highlighted Coalition attempts to increase workforce participation, by recommitting to doubling the work bonus for around 80,000 pensioners.
The opposition also claim they can deliver more affordable and reliable energy by ramping up domestic gas production.
Incensivation will also be offered to junior doctors training in general practice.
To alleviate pressure on the housing market, the Coalition has promised to implement a two-year ban on foreign residents purchasing existing homes, while reducing permanent migration from 185,000 to 140,000 for two years and reducing the intake of refugees and humanitarian migrants.
The Coalition would also reduce the numbers of foreign students at metropolitan universities, increase the student visa fee and apply it to foreign students who change courses.
Readers, what did you think of the Federal Budget?
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THE final days of the travelling Sea Monsters exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) will be celebrated with a free community event on Friday 24 May.
YAM’s ‘Night at the Museum’ will run from 4pm to 8pm with a host of free family-friendly activities on offer.
These will include a treasure hunt in Yaamanga, guided tours with YAM Young Creatives, a dress up competition and monster-themed music.
“The YAM bar will also be running so parents can enjoy a drink and there’ll be
snacks as well,” City of Coffs Harbour City Planning and Communities Director Chris Chapman said.
People will also be able to catch the Sea Monsters exhibition with tickets priced at just $5 from 10am on Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May.
“Sea Monsters was our first ticketed exhibition at the new Yarrila building and it has exceeded all expectations,” Mr Chapman said.
“While the exhibition has been a hit with locals, we’ve had lots of Queenslanders and
Victorians who have been holidaying at Coffs.”
‘Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators’ has commanded centre stage at the museum since late February.
The international touring exhibition is produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum in partnership with the Queensland Museum Network and the Queensland Government.
“People just can’t get enough of anything to do with massive creatures from times long gone,” Mr Chapman said.
“Knowing our market we very deliberately ran this show during Easter and across the school holidays.”
Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOODMARY divorced her first husband and has been living with her two sons, Peter and Paul as a single mother for the last couple of years.
Mary meets David and after dating for several months, they decide to purchase a home and move-in together.
Peter and Paul were aged five and six at the time.
David assumes the role of a de facto father to Mary’s sons, until they move-out in their early adult years.
Mary and David’s relationship spans 20 years before breakingdown following an argument in which Mary’s sons side with her.
Mary and David negotiate a property settlement and David has no contact with Mary or her sons for several years before he passesaway, aged 60.
David gifts an estate worth $1 million, to his brother.
David leaves a note with his will, stating that he had been grateful to his brother for his support after his separation from Mary.
Peter and Paul make claims against David’s estate.
Having finalised the property settlement years earlier, Mary makes no claim on David’s estate.
Although stepchildren are not automatically eligible to claim, the Court finds that Peter and Paul are eligible to make a claim because they lived in the same house as David and during that time, were partly dependent upon him for accommodation, food and education.
The Court finds that Peter and Paul are entitled to an award because they perceived David to be a father figure in circumstances where they had no contact with their biological father.
They ask the Court to award them each $200,000.
In consideration of the estrangement between the parties, the Court is unwilling to determine fault, but expresses doubt that the community would expect for David to make provision for Peter and Paul other than relatively small legacies.
The Court assesses the plaintiffs’ respective needs and awards Peter $60,000 and Paul, $50,000 plus their legal costs.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE cost of card fraud in Australia in the 2022/23 financial year was $2.2 billion (source ABS). Yet banks seem unconcerned by that.
Why?
Probably because it doesn’t affect their profits as the cost of fraudulent transactions appears to be either borne by the merchant or by the customer.
Criminals just get away with it.
Card fraud recently affected me.
I was credited in full by my bank, CBA.
Yet when I sought information as to how the fraudulent activity occurred so I could prevent it reoccurring, I was
stonewalled.
All I received was a list of nine possible scenarios, most of which were impossible in my particular circumstances.
Card fraud will continue to increase until we get serious about it.
Each $200 charged back to a merchant (who has also likely been defrauded) will be passed on to consumers somehow.
And innocent merchants also deserve better than the implication they may have been involved in fraudulent activity as they haven’t been ruled out as a source.
Time to make banks responsible for properly investigating card fraud.
Regards, Paula STRONG, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
I’M late coming to the foreshores conversation.
Perhaps naively I’ve believed that community sentiment would prevail so that which I want protected is protected.
Thankyou Ian Hogbin for pointing out the imperative to get some basics sorted.
The debate about the foreshores plan has ignored providing for long term needs of key infrastructure – the jetty and the harbour itself.
I’d add:
• The delicate adjoining ecosystems that sustain the harbour, including the (unnamed?) watercourse running down Beacon Hill nourishing the sometimes wetlands behind Jordan Esplanade and feeding freshwater into the southern end of the beach.
This is the freshwater that sustained Gumbaynggir ceremonial gatherings for centuries.
• Protecting our iconic migratory
muttonbirds.
Anything that increases artificial lighting is deadly.
More artificial lighting is simply not an option.
My final non-negotiable: No person or corporation – whether because of privilege, power or luck - can ever be permitted to exclusively occupy any part of the land east of the railway.
No accommodation.
Ever (Gumbaynggir nation peoples excepted – it is your land).
Like many contentious political issues, most of us will agree with most of what is proposed.
A poll in conjunction with the September local government elections is a great idea.
Let’s ask the hard questions of all the people.
Regards, Jennifer GRANT, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR Jasminda,
My husband bought me a bike for my birthday so we can share an activity together.
I'm a bit nervous as I rode bikes when I was young, but I haven't ridden for years.
Any tips?
Dear Mandy,
THERE'S a saying, 'it's like riding a bike' meaning it's a skill that stays with you, but if you haven't ridden since you pretended you were a BMX Bandit back when Nicole Kidman had red hair and freckles, then I'd do a bit of preparation.
Firstly, get used to the seat.
A bike seat is about as comfortable as riding bareback on an emaciated mare.
Few things can make your ride less enjoyable, so if the seat isn't adequate, you should consider swapping it for one with more padding.
Alternatively you can buy bike pants with gel inserts, which have the added advantage of giving you a Brazilian butt lift without the cost.
Secondly, take a water bottle and have your bike fitted with a bottle holder.
Riding is thirsty work, and unlike the Tour de France, where cyclists toss their bottles to the wind, yelling, 'je suis rapide et insouciant,' a bottle holder will ensure you are well hydrated and environmentally responsible.
Thirdly, make sure you are wearing a sturdy helmet.
Not only is this compulsory, but it will help when runaway dogs, joggers wearing headphones, and road rage enthusiasts cross your path.
Start on some easy bike paths and don't attempt any of the tricky moves you mastered as a kid (your question has reminded me that we used to ride down suburban streets with our feet on the seat. Where were our parents?).
Best of luck, Jasminda.
DEAR News Of The Area,
LET’S seek common sense solutions to troubling environmental disasters
Currently the government’s solution to the invasive fire ant problem is poisons!
Do we really want any more toxic chemicals added to our environment?
Instead, our wonderful little secret
weapon, the Australian Echidna, will eat fire ants, bull ants, meat ants and jack jumper ants!
A God-given garbage disposal system!
White spot disease contaminates our local prawn industry.
Australia is blessed with the best seafood in the world, yet we export most of it overseas! Instead our government
imports inferior, contaminated seafood, including prawns, from Asia, to sell cheaply to the Australian consumer!
The Australian government is not only allowing the dumping of this rubbish to be sold in our supermarkets, but also adding to the destruction of our export industry.
These imports must be banned immediately!
Fishermen buy these cheap prawns to be used as bait, directly passing the white spot disease to our wild prawns, ruining our industry!
Wake up Australia!
Regards, Z KOENIGSEDER.
DEAR News Of The Area,
FRESH off the press for all voters.
Recently at 10:05 pm I went to the emergency room of our local hospital.
I was finally given a bed and seen by the medical team at 9:45 am.
I spent close to twelve hours sitting in the emergency waiting room, while the
doctors and health staff ran tests.
Yes, twelve hours sitting in a chair when I had a fever, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure and chest pain symptoms, and more concerning issues.
I don't want people to misunderstand. I felt for the nursing and medical staff and they are doing their very best under extreme financial and resource constraints.
They were just as upset and overwhelmed as I was.
They are not the foes here.
The primary targets of my frustration are the top executives of our medical facilities, who may not be prioritising the needs of their patients.
Just like the chief executives of Qantas and Woolworths, who receive generous pay and bonuses, it seems that the public is beginning to question whether their attention is truly on enhancing customer satisfaction and the user experience.
One thing that came out of this experience: make sure you're prepared for
the unexpected by bringing your fold-up bed to Emergency Coffs Harbour Hospital. Don't risk spending nearly twelve hours in the middle of the night sitting in a chair like I did.
Show the hospital administrators that we won't stand for subpar treatment.
Regards, Victor MINICHIELLO, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
I READ an article in your newspaper that the Coffs Harbour Council are proposing a poll for the Foreshores Jetty development.
The aim of the poll is to ascertain
how many people are for or against the development.
I'm a little bit confused because the Mayor and all those opposed to the development have been saying that a majority of people are against the development.
They have pinned their argument on this.
So, does that mean the Mayor has
been telling porkies as he does not know how many are against the development?
It looks like this assertion is a little bit rubbery.
If the poll goes ahead and the results go against the Mayor's wishes does that mean that he will resign along with the other Councillors who supported him through this sorry saga?
Additionally, if the vote does go in
HEALTHY North Coast has celebrated
National Palliative Care Week (19 – 25 May) by hosting local events for both community members and health professionals.
Recognising palliative caregivers and raising awareness of palliative care in the region, a local event called Community Conversations was held in Bellingen on Tuesday morning.
Attendees at the events, in person and online, came from those who work in palliative care, and other healthcare or residential aged care professionals seeking a better understanding of the topic.
Topics covered included navigating endof-life matters, dying as being a normal part of life, myth-busting, and advance care planning.
Palliative care focuses on the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of people with a life-limiting illness, allowing them to live as well and as comfortably as possible.
It is a service deeply rooted in compassion and empathy, making a profound difference in the lives of those it touches.
As outlined in the Healthy North Coast Healthy Ageing Strategy 2023-2027, the Mid North Coast and Northern NSW’s ageing population, and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, will lead to an increased demand for palliative care and end-of-life services.
Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler outlined the importance of demystifying palliative care in the community.
“Often there is a stigma around palliative care because of the perceived associations with death.
“But it doesn’t have to be a scary topic.
“The sooner we start having these conversations openly and early with our loved ones, the more empowered people will be to make informed decisions and receive the support they need,” said Ms Wheeler.
“In the end… what matters most to you?
“The Community Conversations that we’ve run this week are a wonderful opportunity for people to learn more, in a friendly and comfortable environment, about the services and community supports available for ageing, loss, dying and grief.”
favor for development to proceed, this Council and its Mayor will lose all face and credibility.
I expect them to resign if that is the case.
Regards, Peter SIMPSON, Coffs Harbour.
Central to quality palliative care on the North Coast is the ‘Greater Choice at Home’ Palliative Care Program, developed by Healthy North Coast in partnership with a range of stakeholders, which aims to enhance the provision of supportive palliative and end-oflife care for people in our region.
Dr Andy Williams, GP and Medical Educator at Healthy North Coast, spoke of National Palliative Care Week being a great
opportunity to celebrate the community of local health practitioners who provide care in this area.
“It’s all about celebrating people at the heart of the palliative care workforce.
“This gives us a great opportunity to provide a deeper understanding of what palliative care is, as well as have some conversations about navigating care in practice,” explained Dr Williams.
A NEW survey has been launched by the NSW Government in partnership with the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) and the Office for Regional Youth to engage with young people on the issues that matter to them most.
Young people aged between twelve and 24 are encouraged to participate in the ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey which will
help guide the government on important issues facing the state’s youth and how the government can better engage with them.
The results of the survey will be shared across the whole of government to ensure policy and programs are being developed in a way that best supports the views and needs of young people.
This survey will be used to inform
decisions around the design of a new permanent voice for young people within the NSW Government.
The survey can be found at https://bit. ly/YourVoiceOurFuture-NSW and is open until the end of the year.
Minister for Youth Rose Jackson said, “Our youth are our future and I want to ensure that young people are not only heard
but have agency in the future direction of our Government.
“To do that we need to ensure that they’re consulted about what matters most to them, what is currently working and what is not.
“It is vital our young people’s voices are heard loud and clear as we prepare for their future.”
informal dining space, and a rumpus room that spans the entire length of the house.
Convenience is key with a separate toilet and shower area near the laundry, along with internal access to the expansive double garage.
Upstairs, discover four well-proportioned bedrooms, three equipped with built-in robes, while the master bedroom boasts a walk-through robe leading to its private ensuite.
An additional upstairs living area enhances the family-friendly appeal of this home.
Outside, the backyard transforms into a private
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For added storage or workspace, a large double garage-sized shed awaits hobbyists, tradies, or those in need of extensive storage solutions.
Parking is a breeze with a large double carport at the front of the property and side parking for recreational vehicles like caravans, boats, or trailers.
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TO support and nurture the local writing community, Bellingen Library is set to host a monthly ‘Write-In’ event, beginning on Thursday 30 May 2024 and continuing on the last Thursday of every month.
Bellingen Shire Librarian Rowena Sierant shares her insights on the importance of creating a dedicated space for writers.
"As a writer myself, I know that at times I feel like I haven’t given myself the time or space to write.
“So, at our library, we will be dedicating the two meeting rooms for writers to gather.
“You may have a deadline or just want to be held accountable to meet your own word count.
“If you have reached the end of the month and feel
you haven’t written enough, come along, use the space, have a cuppa, and meet other writers," she said.
The events will feature two distinct spaces tailored to different writing needs.
The large meeting room will be arranged with tables to provide a quiet environment where writers can focus solely on their work.
Participants can choose
to write for as little as twenty minutes or stay for the full four hours, depending on their schedule and goals.
In contrast, the small meeting room will offer a more social setting, complete with tea and coffee, where writers can relax, connect, and share their ideas with one another.
This dual approach caters to those who seek solitary concentration and those who thrive on community interaction.
Writers of all genres are encouraged to participate.
Whether you’re crafting poetry, composing a journal entry, drafting a letter, or working on an essay, the Write-In welcomes all forms of writing.
The rooms will be available from 10 am until 2 pm, providing ample time for writers to immerse themselves in their projects.
The monthly Write-In aims to foster a supportive community of writers who
SAWTELL /Toormina Saints have had a dominant 50-point win against the Grafton Tigers in the AFL North Coast’s Indigenous Round at Richardson Park.
The Saints recorded their second win of the season, a 15.9 (99) to 7.7 (49) victory, and their first since the opening round.
The Saints led by five points at quarter time, before a dominant 33-4 second quarter helped to set up a handy half-time lead for the home side.
The Tigers responded in the third, winning the quarter by 18 points and cutting the margin to 16 points at the final break.
But a strong 34-0 last quarter from the Saints saw the home side romp home to a 50-point win.
Jai Langenberg kicked five goals for the Saints.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints women were also dominant at home, having a 5.18 (48) to 0.0 (0) win
against the Tigers.
Saints reserves also got the job done at home, beating the Tigers by 14 points.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley women were also winners in Round 6, recording a 6.12 (48) to 1.2 (8) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies in Port Macquarie.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley Under 18s also won in Port Macquarie, beating the Magpies 11.13 (79) to 6.2 (38).
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 7 matches in Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads.
Undefeated ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Breakers play host to the Port Macquarie Magpies in their top of the ladder clash at Fitzroy Oval.
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley play host to the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in Nambucca Heads.
can motivate and inspire each other.
"If you’ve found yourself at the end of the month wishing you had written more, join us at Bellingen Library’s WriteIn," urged Rowena.
"This event offers a productive and creative space where you can be both focused and part of a community that shares your passion for writing."
For more information about the Write-In events, please contact Rowena Sierant at 6655 1744.
MACKSVILLE Sea Eagles
hosted the Grafton Ghosts on Saturday in four Grades at Allan Gillett Oval.
Stephen Blair was the star of the show in First Grade as the Sea Eagles won the match 34-22 on a wet, windy, and cold afternoon.
Blair scored three tries, all of them the result of individual brilliance.
His second try involving
a chip and chase, juggle and fend was one to behold.
Another two tries came from centre Brodie Bartlett, his first from a loose Ghosts pass which he picked up and ran from halfway to score.
His second saw him throw two dummy passes and side step to leave three defenders clutching for air as he planted the ball over the line.
The try of the afternoon however belonged to Wez Brown.
Out on the right wing, Wez, receiving a bad pass at his feet, stuck a foot out.
Bouncing off his boot, the ball looped up and over the opposing winger.
Wez followed through and the ball landed in his lap on the line to score.
Macksville had a brilliant first quarter with no handling errors in the first seven sets and only two errors in the first half.
The Sea Eagles wore down the Grafton defence
and despite the 12-12 halftime score, Macksville had more energy in the second half and made ground in the middle all afternoon thanks to a hardworking forward pack.
It was another big win in Reserve Grade for the home side, dominating the visitors 46-10.
LLuke Gillett, grandson of Allan and son of club legend Peter, donned the Macksville colours for the first time to get a game on
the ground named after his grandfather.
Luke thanked the Macksville club for making his dream of playing on Allan Gillett Oval come true before he retires from the sport.
The Women’s Tackle saw another win to the home side 22-4.
Maleeka Darcy got two tries and was player of the match.
In the Under 18’s, with five regular players missing, Macksville was still able to
get the win 16-8.
Macksville’s Brayth Ledger achieved a hat trick of tries and was best on ground.
Brendan Cuffe also put in a standout performance, moving from second row to prop with other players out injured.
Macksville from four rounds are undefeated at home in all grades, with the only blemish being a draw in reserve grade in round 1.
The Sea Eagles have the bye next week then take on Sawtell away on Sunday 2 June.
DANIEL Williams has taken on Australia’s finest juniors and returned home a national champion.
The sixteen-year-old won both the Under 20 Men's 1500m and Under 18 Boys 1500m titles at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide.
Despite giving away up to three years in experience and strength, the Hyland Park runner outpaced his rivals in the Under 20 event and crossed the line with a convincing winning margin.
Backing up six days later in the Under 18 event, the approach was a little different as he continually lifted the speed and moved away from the remainder of the field for an emphatic win that was also a new Championship Record, meaning no athlete has been that quick at any previous Under 18 national title.
His exceptional performances in Adelaide cap
off a busy year for Williams, which saw him compete in Trinidad and Tobago at the
Commonwealth Youth Games, regular racing at meets in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney,
and Canberra, as well as managing Year 11 studies at Bishop Druitt College
alongside patrolling the local beaches as a lifeguard in the holidays.
SOME of the North Coast’s best junior swimmers have been recognised for their
achievements as part of a junior excellence program.
Swimming Australia’s Pho3nix Junior Excellence program recognises the
performances of swimmers aged nine to thirteen to encourage and inspire the next generation of competitive swimmers.
This program was established in 2007 to recognise, reward and incentivise junior swimmers who are on part of their swimming journey.
Swimmers aged from nine to thirteen years, who
accomplish times set by Swimming Australia, qualify at gold, silver, bronze, or blue standard, depending on their best performances during the season.
The following swimmers from the Coffs Coast and
He is set for another busy twelve months, beginning with the Oceania Games in Fiji next month, the World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Peru this August, and then back on the track for another domestic racing season.
Williams outlined his goals for the upcoming international track meetings and the World Under 20 Athletics Championships.
"I need to remain realistic in Peru, as I will be among the youngest competitors there, so primarily running a personal best is step one, and hoping to make the 1500m final on the back of that,” he said.
"The objective over the past few years has been to achieve maximum return on minimum investment... not exhaust myself with long kilometres, and instead aim to get my top end speed as high as possible.”
To prepare for Peru, Williams' focus in training will be all about leg speed and acceleration, working on the natural attributes that set him aside from some of the other runners who accumulate a lot higher weekly mileage.
Tigers last Saturday in Woolgoolga.
Nick Mallett opened the scoring for the Wolves in the fifth minute, weaving down the left flank before slotting the ball home following a deflection off the Westlawn goalkeeper.
Fraser Duryea doubled the advantage at the 18 minute mark, executing a perfectly timed run into the penalty area and finishing with composure past the diving keeper.
The Westlawn Tigers rallied back in the second half, and when Tom Westman pulled a goal back to make it 2-1 in the 58th minute, it was
game on.
However, Fraser Duryea sealed the victory and three points for Woolgoolga with a decisive goal in the final ten minutes.
This victory solidifies the Wolves' position at the top of the league, amassing 18 points from six consecutive wins. Last year's premiers the Northern Storm trail in second place with 12 points from five matches.
The Wolves play Sawtell on Saturday, May 25 in round 8 at Toormina Oval with a 3 pm kickoff.
Westlawn Tigers host the Boambee Bombers at 3 pm on the same day in Grafton, and Coffs City United host Coffs Coast Tigers at 5 pm
Two goals from Dilbireen Hilo
SCU Marlins have continued their recent winning run, recording their third straight victory during the latest round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern
Division season.
The Marlins had a 2015 win against the Grafton Redmen in their Round 5 encounter at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
The win was the Marlins third from their opening four
games of the season, and sees them sit second on the ladder behind the unbeaten Hastings Valley Vikings.
The Coffs Harbour Snappers went down 20-18 to the ladder leading Hastings Valley Vikings in Round 5 at Coffs Rugby Park.
The Snappers will look
The Marlins will go for four wins in a row this weekend when they play host to the Kempsey Cannonballs at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
to bounce back this weekend when they host the Grafton Redmen.
Ladder leaders Hastings Valley Vikings host defending premiers Port Macquarie Pirates.
Round 5 results. Under 16s Girls: Coffs Harbour Snappers 55 def. SCU Marlins 29. Under 14s Girls: Marlins 41 def. Wauchope Thunder 0. Under 14s Boys: Coffs Harbour Snappers 15 def. Hastings Valley Vikings 0. Under 16s Boys: Snappers 25 def. Vikings 12. Under 18s Boys: Snappers 10 def. Vikings 5.
SAWTELL Panthers have continued their unbeaten start to the latest Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.
The Panthers won the first local derby of the season against the Coffs Harbour Comets, a 30-18 victory in their Round 5 match at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Robert Brilley, Darcy
Panthers.
The Panthers sit in second spot on the first-grade ladder, remaining undefeated after two straight wins and a draw in their first three games of the season.
The Comets reserves continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 1412 win against the Panthers, while the Comets Under 18s had a 34-6 win against the
They now travel to take on the ladder leading Nambucca Roosters, in their top of the table clash this weekend.
The Roosters maintained top spot on the ladder with a 46-12 win against the South
Grafton Rebels on the Rebels home turf.
The Roosters have won their first three games of the season as they prepare to play fellow unbeaten side Sawtell in an early season blockbuster this weekend.
Macksville Sea Eagles consolidated their spot in the top four with a 34-22 win at home against the Grafton Ghosts.
The Coffs Harbour Comets
will look to snap a four-game losing streak, when they travel to take on the Grafton Ghosts this weekend.
Round 6 also sees the Woolgoolga Seahorses hosting the South Grafton Rebels, in their grand final rematch.
Group 2 first grade ladder. 1.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 8 points. 3 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. 102 (points differential) 2.Sawtell Panthers. 7 points. 2
wins. 1 draw. 0 losses. 1 bye. 32. 3.Macksville Sea Eagles. 6 points. 3 wins. 1 loss. -4. 4.Grafton Ghosts. 5 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 1 loss. 1 bye. -4. 5.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 4 points. 1 win. 2 losses. 1 bye. -40. 6.South Grafton Rebels. 2 points. 1 win. 3 losses. -32. 7.Coffs Harbour Comets. 2 points. 0 wins. 4 losses. 1 bye. -54.
COOPER Gater has received the fantastic opportunity to showcase his skills overseas.
The Coffs Harbour Suns junior representative has been selected by AUSA Hoops to tour the USA in July.
The seventeen-year-old will play on the Puma Circuit in the Amateur Athletic Union
(AAU) Tournament, getting the chance to impress college coaches and earn a potential scholarship.
Gater will be a part of the AUSA Hoops Boys Tour, which is Australia’s leading pathway to college basketball in the USA.
AAU basketball is the testing ground for all US high school players; at any given
tournament there could be anywhere from 100 to 1500 college coaches scouting for their next players.
The St John Paul College Coffs Harbour student was selected to the tour after submitting a video package of his highlights on the court.
Cooper’s mother Kelly said the USA trip meant everything to her son.
q Cooper Gater has been selected by AUSA Hoops to tour the USA in July.
“He’s super excited, he’s really hard working and deserves to go,” she said.
“I think the thing he is most looking forward to is a tougher level of competition, and it being more intense.
“Who's a basketball player and does not want to go to the USA?
“He’s really looking
forward to it and really excited about playing there.”
She explained her son’s love of basketball and his involvement in the sport.
“He lives and breathes basketball, and is an exceptionally hard-working athlete, who spends a great deal of time refereeing and coaching at the grassroots
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s winter season continued last week, with Round 3 games decided at Sportz Central.
Defending Men’s A Grade champions Run It Back made it two straight wins to start the season, having a 59-58 win against You Wouldn’t Understand.
Flynn Taylor had a game high 16 points.
The Chihuahuas won their second straight game beating All Washed Up! 53-45.
Matthew France had a game high 16 points for the winners.
Thunderbirds continued their unbeaten start to the Men’s B Grade season, winning their third straight game with a 59-51 victory against White Chocolate.
Nicholas Tobin had a game high 23 points for the winners.
Can’t Catch A Breath moved into the top four with a 36-35 win against Bang Bros.
Tat One Team were also winners in Round 3, having Collins, Sam Johnstone, Tyke Kemp, Jordan Starr and Jake Thornton were amongst the try scorers for the Panthers, while Luke Beaumont scored a double for the Comets and William Griffiths also crossed the line for the visitors.
a 73-51 victory against Unstoppaballs.
Zane Campbell and Emanuel Nguyen both had 22 points each for the winners.
Sixteens beat Classy Courts 64-56, with Calvin Green top scoring for the winners with 17 points, and William Cunningham also scoring 17 points.
Pineapple Express continued their unbeaten start to the Men’s C Grade season, winning their third straight game with a 53-40 victory against Mantas.
Scott Woods had a
game high 36 points for the winners.
Chiroraptors also won their third straight game to start the season, having a 5945 win against Clips.
Gunsanjh Singh Brar top scored for the winners with 26 points.
The Bears were also winners in Round 3 having a 45-23 victory against Mantastic.
Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women won their third straight game to start the Women’s A Grade season.
The Suns Under 18s beat
Waratah Women 90-52, with Alexis Plater top scoring with 29 points and Charlize Morrison next best with 20 points.
Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 1 had a 62-27 win against the Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 2 team.
Willow Bowman top scored for the winners with 18 points.
Block It Like It’s Hot continued their unbeaten start to the Women’s Social Competition season, winning their third straight game with a 74-17 victory against
level also,” she said.
“Anyone would say he is the hardest worker in the room, and he is well known for his work ethic.
“This year, as he completes his junior representative season, he is also playing as a development player on the Coffs Harbour Suns Youth League (Under 20s) team.”
Hustlers.
Kylie Davis top scored with 26 points for the winners.
Sky Hookers also won their third straight game to start the season, a 48-44 win against Backcourt Babes. Penny Westman top scored with 17 points.
Defending champions Hilliars Roses were also winners in Round 3, beating The Ring Ins 53-30.
Emma Dart top scored with 18 points.
Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women 2 team had a 4520 win against Jetty Jumpers.
Mia Kelly had a game high 18 points for the winners.
MNC Cross Country
By Peter BERRINGTON19 MAY 2024 at Mullawarra RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Craig Hundle 9:41, 1; Ned Griffin 9:57, 2; Andrew Wong 10:03, 3; Lachlan Herbert 10:56, 4; Edison Happ 10:59, 5; Max Herbert 11:02, 6; Matthew McAleer 11:03, 7; Jackson Hood 11:06, 8; Kyle McGrorey 11:18, 9; Reuben Wong 11:19, 10; Oliver Laybutt 12:08, 11; Lucas Perez 12:15, 12; Christian Petersen 12:16, 13; Jaxon Blanco 12:29, 14; Leo Lawrence 12:33, 15; Enzo Perez 12:47, 16; Daniel Perez 12:48, 17; Sam Wilbers 13:47, 18; Thomas
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club
By Bruce WORBOYSTUESDAY Open Triples 14/05/2024
P North, S Jones, J Dunn d J McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull 18 –13
D Catling, R Wisely, M Star d S Crawford, C Jones, J Phillips 23 – 14
C Williamson, K Johnson, J Robinson d N McVicar, B Worboys, I Trengove 20 – 11
P Woodsell, E Crestani, L Morris d D Powell, J Wills, G Stanford 18 – 13 G Williams, R Beaumont, G
Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club
By Ian TRENGOVEGOOD luck to the ladies pennant teams playing this week in the state pennant playoffs
Grade 1’s playing in Newcastle Mandi Monck , Janine Brown,
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HARTMAY 15 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 25 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 96.9, Daniel Finlay 93.5, Jake Buckley 86.2, A Grade: Stuart D 99.11, Phillip Payne 88.6, Geoff Slattery 86.3, Matt Walsh 84.1, Johan Greyling 83.4,
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEYSAWTELL RSL Club
Summer Comp Monday 13 May
Thunderstruck def Warriors 5-4
Fluke Shots def Surgical Steel 5-4
DILLIGAF def Bad Habbits 5-4
TeeBeeAye - Bye
100s
Donna (1)
Asttan (1)
Ben (2)
Brad (10)
Kevin Ca (3)
Paul (8)
Peter (1)
Feain 13:56, 19; Jamahl Laybutt 14:04, 20; Jesse Munn-Power 14:14, 21; Drew Herbert 14:24, 22; August Hamilton 14:26, 23; Chris Hamilton 14:27, 24; Murray Stuart 14:55, 25; Iggi Nuttall 15:24, 26; Harvey Griffin 16:36, 27; Jack Brennan 17:12, 28; Oaklei Nuttall 18:18, 29; Astin Nuttall 18:20, 30; Peter Hood 19:29, 31; Mark McClurg 19:41, 32; Archie Feain 21:06, 33; Peter Feain 21:06, 34; Jeff White 23:31, 35; Steel Beveridge 29:35, 36.
RESULTS: 2km (Female)Lacey Van Hoeck 10:40, 1; Evie Sutton 10:53, 2; Kristy Bridger 11:20, 3; Evie Hunter 12:06, 4; Skyla Petersen 12:11, 5; Rebecca Otto 12:12, 6; Alex Greenhalgh
Hinsley d T Monck, C Sheridan, M Monck 24 – 20
P Lawrence, A Or, K Kaaden d C Weatherall, V Valentine, D Valentine 21 – 15
J Kennedy, W Moore, R Oakley d D Fitcher, K Morrison, R Lane 19 – 17
B White, J Long, JLong d P Elliott, K Elliott, M Proud 26 – 12
J Clarke, A Stone, M Flint d H Major, R Coffee, R Douglas 23 – 14
A Taylor, T Aarts, G Myer, D Condon d K Bienefelt, G Flakelar, B Edwards, G Robinson 17 – 14
R Aitken, M Miller, B Johns d C Hansen, S Campbell, M Berube 25 -10
Denise Walsh, Ruth Jupp, Joan Woodford, Joyce Stirton, Jan Slater, Chris Sheridan Grade 3’s playing in Ballina
Michelle Watt, Kerry Blow, T Rhodes, K Dunn, V Slater, L McLeod, D Walsh, Chris Keogh
Social bowls Wednesday 15th
May
F Gaunt, C Venturi, B Fane def K Elliott, M England, C Garrett
Jon Brown 76.1, B Grade: Cherelle Steinhardt 90.3, Lockie Knight 89.6, Mark Pelmore 88.4, Jessica Hancock 88.3, Ryan Banks 85.6, Sarah Jones 81.4, C Grade: Member-832 89.3, Philip Grace 76.0, Mitch Upton 75.1, Danny W 68.6, Cooper Finlay 65.0, Anton K 65.0, Michael Walker 61.1, Ray Jones 48.1, Visitors: Greg Newman 59.2, Kate Giles 12.1
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 17 participants.
Ricky (3)
Rob (2)
Sam (1)
Steve (3)
Trevor (2)
High pegs
Ben (84)
Craig S (66, 72)
Garry (76)
Sam (52)
Bull pegs
Ben (1)
Leader Board
DILLIGAF 78
Warriors 64
Bad Habbits 60
Surgical Steel 51
Thunderstruck 43
Fluke Shots 42
TeeBeeAye 40
12:20, 7; Kylie Davis 12:23, 8; Sierra White 12:51, 9; Lauren Reid 13:12, 10; Emerald Fidge 13:24, 11; Hope Mengel 13:27, 12; Josie Fidge 13:28, 13; Rowena Mitchell 13:41, 14; Sophie Van Hoeck 13:45, 15; Kathy Robson 13:54, 16; Nicole Feain 13:57, 17; Eliette Munn-Power 13:59, 18; Janie Mahoney 14:08, 19; Tegan Van Hoeck 14:20, 20; Florence Van Hoeck 14:45, 21; Sara Bergen 14:50, 22; Joanne Munn 15:13, 23; Wendy Maley 15:27, 24; Roberta Power 15:38, 25; Macy McClurg 16:19, 26; Vicky McClure 16:22, 27; Amy Hannaford 16:37, 28; Stella Hood 16:43, 29; Kristie Hood 16:44, 30; Rachel Brennan 17:13, 31; Kirra Bridger 17:29, 32;
Thursday Mens Triples
16/05/2024
R Aitken, C Hansen, J Long d S Campbell, S Jones, R Douglas 25 – 12
C Weatherall, D Valentine, T Erskine d J Loundes, P Wirth, P Rambow 26 – 7
N Dean, R Host, J Bishop d B Hardwick, G Bugden, K Morrison 17 – 14
J Eding, H Katala, G Colman d B Oddy, R Harris, D Hall 25 – 20
L Frail, G Meyer, M Flint d D Burridge, M McCabe, T Cooper 23 – 13
C Lloyd, D Powell, G Hinsley d R Ryan, M Hodge, G Cunningham 24 – 15
20/15
C Domjahn, Y Hinsley, S Wilis def C Domjahn, j Clarke, L Loadsman 22/15
J Farrell, D Walsh, L McLeod, V Slater def K Dunn, T Rhodes, K Blow, M Watt 27/16
R Jupp, D Hargraves, J Brown, M Monck def J Stirton, J Slater, R DeMeio, C Sheridan 20/17
J Kennedy, G Flakelar, R
Ben R 198.7, Johan Greyling 195.11, Philip Grace 194.6, Lockie Knight 192.8, Daniel Finlay 192.4, Mark Pelmore 191.9, Jon Brown 191.7, Cherelle Steinhardt 191.6, Austin Atkinson 191.2, Jake Buckley 190.8, Jessica Hancock 190.7, Cooper Finlay 186.8, Mitch Upton 182.2, Michael Walker 159.2, Danny W 148.0, Visitors: Kate Giles 187.3, Greg Newman 185.4
Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH26 STARTERS enjoyed a chilly start to a fine DRY day; the results were. Winner Greg Anderson 28
R/U c/b Roy Spencer 2nd. R/U Bill McAlister
NTP 4th. Al Hankinson Sue Kempnich
NTP7th. Greg Anderson Sue Kempnich
NTP9th. Bill McAlister Di Richards Putting Greg Heidke 13 (special mention to Norm with 28) NAGA went to Beryl who is a recent recruit. Anyone else who wants to give golf a go bu8t doesn’t know how to get started, contact Ron on 66492324.
Kymberley Rivera-Torrez 18:07, 33; Ashley McClurg 19:17, 34; Rhea Nuttall 19:21, 35; Lucy Hood 19:22, 36; Liliana Urquhart 19:32, 37; Willow Nuttall 19:45, 38.
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 17:53, 1; James Karrasch 22:54, 2; Kweller Happ 23:03, 3; Eric Greenwood 23:37, 4; Alex Greenwood 23:47, 5; Peter Hood 23:56, 6; James Counter 24:35, 7; Ned Griffin 24:58, 8; Nigel Cotsell 26:19, 9; Ben Happ 27:05, 10; Matthew McAleer 27:39, 11; Scott Lawrence 29:06, 12; Tom Kramer 30:12, 13; Tim Karrasch 39:32, 14; Steve Thompson 47:05, 15.
RESULTS: 5km (Female)
- Corrine Happ 24:23, 1; Amy Hannaford 24:58, 2; Kristy
A Dorrington, D Hull, R Shephard d K Williams, R Feltram, B Trotman 28 – 15
J McLeod, B Worboys, P Newman d D Catling, P Lilly, M Berube 24 – 12
P Toy, L Morris d P Woodsell, D Condon 24 – 18
A Taylor, W Moore, R Lane drew J Kindred, G Kindred, S Kindred 19 – 19
G Wallace, G Flakelar, M Pinney d H Major, L Goodacre, M Moppett
G Williams, R Beaumont, S Bailey d S Bloomfield, K Johnson, J Robinson 29 – 12
A celebration of our Pennants teams will be held with a dinner
Crestani def H Illingworth, L McLean, V Valentine 14/12
S Betts, A M Taylor, C Jones def D Rowe, C McVicar, Y Schmidt 21/19
V Maher, P Poulton, A Worboys def S Meyer, E Kidd, J P-Kennedy 19/12
D Evans, M Trengove, S Hancock def J Boulton, D Futcher, H Hardwick 27/8
Cex Coffs Bowls Club
By Mary BUCKLEYTHURSDAY 2nd May: Laine Down, Joan Griffin d Joce Landrey, Jan Appleton 13-11; Margaret Stocks, Robyn Groundwater, Di De La Cruz d Margaret Stocks(s), Joan Willis, Jeanette Kutz 18-12. Tuesday 7th and Thursday 8th: washed out. Tuesday 14th May: Had a great morning with games of ‘turn around triples’. Joan Willis, Joan Griffin, Di De La Cruz d Jan
Coffs Harbour Golf Club
By Vicki SILVERMONDAY Vets Results Monday 20th May 2024 39 Members and guests played a 9 hole single stableford event in near perfect conditions. The winnersGents: Rick Jenkins 19 Chris Oddy 18
Robert Standing 17 c/b
John Delaney 17
Ball Comp: Jeff Howlett 16 c/b
David Turnbull 16 c/b
Bridger 25:05, 3; Willow Nuttall 26:52, 4; Lara Karrasch 28:21, 5; Alison Fidge 29:50, 6; Melinda Counter 30:36, 7; Kathy Robson 32:24, 8.
RESULTS: 10km (Male)Richard Pearson 37:15, 1; Nick Murray 43:50, 2; Adam Johnson 46:04, 3; Bruce Meder 48:05, 4; Emmanuel Chandran 50:04, 5; Chris Hamilton 51:28, 6; Chris Giffin 51:29, 7; Leon Petrohelos 54:13, 8; Carl Marsden 56:50, 9.
RESULTS: 10km (Female) - Nicole Feain 41:06, 1; Kate Marsden 56:50, 2; Janelle Giffin 58:08, 3; Janie Mahoney 59:41, 4. Next week meet the picnic area adjacent to Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctury, Orlando Street.
dance on Saturday 25 May and Members are reminded that the prestigious Phoenix Pairs will be held over 4 day in July, Monday 1st to Thursday 4th July, with a pretournament function on Sunday 30 June. The field is stacked with State and International bowlers, as well as the best from the North Coast.
Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.
By Ken MASONTUESDAY 14th May 2024
Main Draw Winners: - Linsay
Clayton - R/U Keith Mellalieu Consolation Winners: - Glen Richards - R/U Anthony O’Connell
Appleton, Laine Down, Jeanette Kutz 16-9; Margaret Stocks, Chris Irvine, Sue Wilson d Beryl Foster, Rosemary Williams, Mary Buckley 16-13.
Wednesday 15th May: Had a very enjoyable social game of Triples and Pairs with the Wednesday men’s bowlers.
Thursday 16th May: Margaret Stocks, Rosemary Williams, Graham Cowell d Joan Willis, Jim Down, Jeanette Kutz 29-27; Laine Down, Jan Appleton, Glenn Stanford d Viv Gayford, Ardis Ellsmore, Di De La Cruz 31-29.
Andy Gilkes 16 c/b
Ladies:
Betty Peen 20
Glenice Cutt 18
Susan Maione 17 c/b
Frances Gaunt 17 c/b
Ball Comp:
Carlene Bath 17
Midori Kawamoto 16 c/b
Lyn Whitelaw 16 c/b
Nearest the Pins
3rd Hole
Carlene Bath and Geoff Clerke
6th Hole
John Wilgress Next week is an a four person Ambrose.
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Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results
By Glenn LANEWEDNESDAY Wanderers Social Bowls 8 - 5 - 24
K Costelloe, K Coombes and P
Devine defeated J Lynn, S Wall and N Lynn 18 - 17
P Jones, B Pendred and M
Lampert defeated Bear, R Pilon and D Mason 15 - 14
P Hatton, R Holliday and A
Wicken defeated P Diamond, A
Whalen and I Cork 20 - 12
G Woolley and S Ferro defeated
G Smith and I Gentle 21 - 20
J Simpson and G Burgess
defeated J Taylor and S Oliver 22 Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSONMONDAY Afternoon Bowls
13/5/24
M Flint, P Day, J Chapman DEF
K Taylor, S Kennedy, R Hampson
A McDonald, H Slater, D Ryan
DEF I Connors, G Hampson, A Day
B Kennedy, S Mason, V Slater DEF J Honey, P Nikitin, B Eden
A Waters, B Connors, N Foy
DEF K Mason, N, Elford, L Kratz
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls
Arrive 9am for Play to commenceTUESDAY 14/5/24 - Results
B Connors, A Day, L Kratz DEF
B Connors, R Lucas, J Poletti
N Elford, J Wheeler, D Tree DEF
G Pickard, H Dodd, L North
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD14/5 FRONT x 2 Stableford
Warren Johnstone 36c/b, Luke Fry
36. Warren Johnstone Eagle on 8. Balls to 31c/b
15/5 Front x 2 Stableford
Georgia Perkins 39, Jackie Chapman
33. Balls to 27
16/5 Play 9 Brian Holman 18, Andrew Edwards 17c/b. Balls to
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLENFRIDAY, 17th May, 2024
Division 1
Will Fang d Troy Prystasz 3/0, David Cini d Gerard Martin 3/0, Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Will Fang d David Cini 3/1, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/1, Gerard Martin d Will Fang 3/2, Gerard Martin d Reece Baker 3/2, David Cini d Troy Prystasz 3/2, Reece Baker d Will Fang 3/0, Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/2.
- 15
1st Rink P Hatton, R Holliday and A Wicken
2nd Rink K Costelloe, K Coombes and P Devine
Lucky Loser G Smith and I Gentle
Jackpot Winners 8 Shots P Hatton, R Holliday, A Wicken & P Diamond, A Whalen and I Cork
Wednesday Wanderers Social Bowls 15 - 5 - 24
G Woolley, S Ferro and I Cork defeated G Burgess, S Oliver and I Brien 23 - 19
Bear, R Pilon and D Mason defeated J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman 19 - 16
C Williams, M Lampert and B Pendred defeated R Holliday, P
S Mason, L Wheeler, B Eden DEF H Muir, J Cox, D Grebert
S Kennedy, D Ide, J Smithers
DEF C Jennings, M McDonald, N Feltrin
J Partridge, J Townsend DEF J Brown, N Foy
WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 15/5/24
L Woods, W Vaughn, P Nikiten DEF G Hitchen, R McCelland, S Wilkinson
I Muller, C Attard, L Zecchinati DEF P Covington, P Eiberger, P Warby
P Roach, J Townsend, B Meadows DEF C Wills, A Baker, B Blight
N Stahlhut, C Bourke, A Robinson DEF J Chapman, K Raymond. M Cutts
14c/b
18/5 Front x 2 Stableford
Rodney Hope 39, Casey Pilon 38, Luke Smith 36c/b, Cameron Wrightterry 36, Anthony Rapley 34c/b. Balls to 32. Anthony White -Eagle on 4. NTP 7 A: Anthony Rapley, B: Brian McKellar, C: Cyanlee Manlupig (pro pin)
Ladies Jenny Kelloway 28 Ladies 9 hole Annie Waters 16, balls to 14. Saturday Sal Sue Kelly. NTP Narelle Foy
WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin.
Division 2
Ray Pyne d Yash Tyagi 3/2, Vaibhav Tyagi d Dale Allen 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi 3/2, Ray Pyne d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/1, Ray Pyne d Dale Allen 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Dale Allen 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Ray Pyne 3/0, Dale Allen d Yash Tyagi 3/1. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Ray Pyne. Division 3
Sharee Templeton d David McGrath 3/0, Char Berglund d
Hatton and M Mulligan 23 - 9
G Maloney and K Coombes defeated K Costelloe and P Devine 22 - 17
J Lynn and S Wall defeated J Simpson and N Lynn 24 - 16
T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers defeated G Smith, J Martin and I Gentle 17 - 15
1st Rink T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers
2nd Rink G Woolley, S Ferro and I Cork
Lucky Loser J Simpson and N Lynn No Jackpot
Friday Social Bowls 17 - 5 - 24
G Lane and W Prosser defeated K Coombes and S Wall 18 - 17
J Hinchley and S Bailey defeated
I Miller, H Slater, J Hongy, B Sorrenson DEF P Bird, R Rolinson, N Martin, P Cook
P Richie, B Martin, P Collins
DEF N Wong, D Wheeler, A Sorbello
G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar DEF B Fitzpatrick, R Williams, B Clugston
W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry
DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice
B Newling, P Bartholomew, G Campbell DEF I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh
N McClelland, J Richardson, J Urge DEF N Kotrozos, J Oats, R Morris
T Brooks, R Cridge, G Denniss
DEF N Thomas, A Vivian, L Preston
P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint
DEF G Dorrington, B Kennedy, A Wagstaff
FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls
Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDARKERMAY 20
Stroke Event- 2nd Round of Championships Winner with Nett 73, Arthur Hassett, on a count back, from Wozz Rawlings. 3rd John Anselmi 75.
Patrick Howard 3/0, Terry Baker d David McGrath 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Patrick Howard 3/0, Terry Baker d Patrick Howard 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/1, Char Berglund d Terry Baker 3/1, David McGrath d Patrick Howard 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/0, David McGrath d Char Berglund 3/1. WINNER: Sharee Templeton from Char Berglund.
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTTR Ryan and M Hopes 20 - 10
J Taylor and Lorna Walsh
defeated E Pearce and J Prosser 33 - 5
K Costelloe and P Devine
defeated Ian Coltman and Geoff Heney 33 - 16
H Schutz and R Bennell
defeated Dee Chandler and Jo Burgess 33 - 7
N Wood and T Allen defeated F Cacciattolo and J Brooks 26 - 24
Donna Foster and I Cork defeated J Hurrell and H Katala 22 - 15
1st Rink H Schutz and R Bennell
2nd Rink N Wood and T Allen 3rd Rink J Hinchley and S Bailey No Jackpot
17/5/2
C Jennings, P Weir, P Nikiten
DEF L North, P Roach, N Foy
P Ritchie, L Ritchie, D Frost DEF K Mason, P Paunovic, P Eiberger
N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF S Mason, D Grebert, J Grebert
L Zecchinati, M Flint, B Meadows DEF T Lavelle, P Covington, J Richardson
A Baker, B Blight, L Preston DEF L Feltrin, Ray Richards, A Robertson
G Denniss, J Urge, T Karam DEF H Muir, K English, S Sillar
T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor DEF W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff
J Martin, H Slater, N Martin DEF Helen Richards, Kevin Taylor, P Cook
Run-down Peter Harper, Dave McGilvray, Bob Jones 76, John Leahy, Dave Baldock 77, Peter Inskip, Nick Betar 78 c/b. Bradmans Richard McCabe 92. NTPS 3rd John Anselmi, 18th Wozz Rawlings.
Longest Putt Arthur Hassett. Slab Winner Nick Betar. Final round next week boys, and a tight tussle in all grades. Good luck to you all.
TUESDAY, 14th May, 60 veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Coffs Harbour Golf Course, in heavy conditions after the recent deluge!
A grade: Winner – Matt Lark 47, 1st runner-up Wayne Cormick 36, 2nd runner-up John Nichols 35 c/b and 3rd runner-up Bruce Wallace 35.
B grade: Winner – John De Roufffignac 39, 1st runner-up
Eric Slater 38 c/b, 2nd runner-up
Bob Alexander 38, 3rd runner-up Graham Richardson 37.
NTP’s: 3rd – John De Rouffignac, 6th – David Nicholls, 12th Wendy Johnstone, 15th – Col Osland. Ball run to 32 points.
Jean Dean
17.01.1930 - 24.05.2009
A silent tear and a silent prayer, wishing you were still here.
Your loving family.
Rose 22/06/1921 – 22/05/2006
Bill 21/09/1913 - 03/08/1990
In the midst of all the wonders that one family can share, in the best that all life brings us, you both are always there.
With loving memories of our dear parents from your children and their families including your 22nd great grandchild
Gwendolyn Trieu Gordon And your 4th great great grandchild
Joseph Alexander Gordon
Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Wallis
20-3-1938 - 28-05-2017
“When we first met I honestly had no idea you would be so important to me” Lovingly remembered by Lionel, Lesley, Garry, Cheryl, Belinda and their families. In Memory
Raymond Eric (Ray) ROBINSON
3rd January 1942 - 19th May 2024
Late of Coffs Harbour, loving husband of Ella (dec’d), stepfather of Kelvin, Barry, Gloria, and Jenni. Brother to Daniel (dec’d), Geoffrey (dec’d), Gwendoline (dec’d), Florence, Mary and Betty.
A Memorial Celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 11.30 am on Monday 27th May 2024 at The Wesleyan Methodist Church, Bray Street, Coffs Harbour.
Quietly slipped away after a short illness at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Resting in Peace.
Vittoria Sartor
26/10/1932 - 14/03/2024
It is with heavy hearts our family announce that Vittoria Sartor passed away peacefully in Brisbane with her loved ones surrounding her on the 14th March.
Vittoria was a loving wife to Angelo, devoted mother to Mara, Tania and Jessica, the most caring Nonna to Amber, Samuel, Jacob, Chiara, Liam, Jaelin and Jaera and an adored bisnonna to Billy, Hayden, Finnley, Harvey and Fletcher.
The family will be gathering in Coffs Harbour this Saturday 25th May 2:005:00pm at the Terrace Bar at The Pier Hotel to celebrate her wonderful life. We plan to laugh, cry and share stories with those who knew and loved her.
Viva Vittoria!
Death Notices
21st May 2024, passed away peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital. Late of Darlington Park, Arrawarra. Loving husband of Margaret (dec’d). Cherished father of Tracey. Much loved father-in-law of Dayle. Sadly missed pop of Kieran & Tahlia, Lucy and Bailey.
Aged 84 Years
Sadly Missed
Geoffrey was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Death Notices
REEVES Ross Malcolm
Passed away 18th May 2024, due to a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved father and father-in-law of Luke & Sarah and Jessie & Zac. Grandpa of Ellie and Cooper. Caring brother of Ian and Annmaree.
Aged 64 Years
Working Class Man
Ross was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Funeral Notices
21st May 2024, peacefully at RFBI Masonic Village Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Ken (dec’d). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Brian & Helen (dec’d) and Shirley & Ian. Beloved grandmother of 7 granddaughters. Adored great-grandmother of 19. Elma will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.
Aged 93 Years
Finally With Ken
Elma will be privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
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FLAT mate wanted Toormina, fully furnished only 2 units in complex AC, courtyard. Must have references, would suit older person. $220 plus expenses. Call 0431 783 922
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Great opportunity to start or continue your career in Aged Care with Catholic Healthcare!
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• Employee wellness platforms including EAP and free annual influenza vaccination
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DWELLING, private and quiet for very quiet, tidy and clean lady. $250 maximum consider shed. Have own furniture. Need safe & secure place from end of July. Must be self contained and private Great references. Please phone 0408 317 528 e140624
Wanted to Buy
CAMPER Trailer. Wind up Penguin Camper, Dbl bed or Aliner Fold up camper Trailer, Dbl Bed, good condition - around $10,000 0415 196 766
POUCH with insulin pens with white yeti flask. Found on Korora Basin Road on 21st May. 0266564700
2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436 F040823
2 after market guards (right and left) for a Toyota 4Runner or HiLux, model 1990-1995 $200. Ph 0438 644 442
CORNINGWARE
Platter on stand, Blue Corn Flower, 1960's. $85 0407 654 879
DOG Alsatian Pottery Large Jemma No. 462 from 1960's - no clock $90. 0407 654 879 F260424
GORILLA Garden Dump Cart, 600lb capacity refer specs on net. $95. 0467 634 668
HEATER, 80cm x 55cm on 2 wheels. Rio Dimplex, economical $30. 0499 592 475 F190424
piece white unused Maxwell Williams dinner set (with 34 piece stainless steel Wiltshire cutlery). $500 ono. Photos available 0488 799 424
80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198
A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791
ASSORTED right hand golf clubs, 6 drivers, 12 irons, in Wilson Staff golf bag, suit beginner. $65 fold up buggy inc. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style $15. 0419 166 688
BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595 Re110823
BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475
Garage Sale
SAT 8am start. Huge Downsizing sale Everything really cheap Lots of woman’s clothes bags, shoes, DVD’s books and household items. 5 Alverson Cres Boambee
Items for Sale
BED head with foot end, rustic, for queen ensemble, all hardwood $70. 0425 167 283
LARGE 6 seater modular couch with 2 lazy boy ends. 2 x king size single beds plus linen. Hardly used. Ph 0422 044 420
CAMP chairs x 3, exc cond. $45 for all. Ph 0415 981 605
DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605
DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132
ELECTRIC exercise bike, exc cond. $250 0431 310 830
ELECTRIC Heater Vulcan 8 Temp Settings plus auto and 3 speed function. Exc Con. $95 0422 440 802. Moonee F170524
FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688
FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337 F250823
FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337
FENCING - wooden attractive blocks x 7 900cm H x 1800cm W New. Dark wood. $25 each. 0415 981 605
HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688
KAYAK, light weight & fast. Green Ant 580mm W x 4.570 m L fibreglass has extras Exc cond. $790 0439 740 453
K-CARE wheel chair commode can also be used as a shower chair max user weight 200kg $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F240524
LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123
LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119
LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688
LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123
OVER toilet adjust chair with antisplash guard $45. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119
PALMS $10 eachPhone 6652 8815
WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966
Motors
RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 16cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119
RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456
SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337
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FRIDAY
ABC, 8.30pm
After working together for more than a decade, the writers of this long-running forensics procedural most likely grew tired of the will-they-or-won’t-they tension between Nikki (Emilia Fox, pictured) and Jack (David Caves) and resolved to be done with it and let them fall in love. It’s a bold move that has irked some, but the general grumpiness about this season should arguably be directed at the flimsy writing. But twentysix seasons in, it’s forgivable if the characters and script don’t hum with the vigour and believability they used to. In “Star Part 1”, the underbelly of social media and influencers is explored after a death at a music festival.
Designs. (PG, R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 We Hunt Together. (MA15+al, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
SATURDAY
JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL
SEVEN, 7.30pm
This action-packed sequel doubles down on the success of 2017’s
Welcome to the Jungle Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan (pictured), Nick Jonas and the four teen leads are all back, joined by Awkwafina, Danny DeVito and Danny Glover. Two years after their last adventure, Spencer (Alex Wolff ) and the gang have grown up, gone to different colleges and drifted apart. Drawn back into the game, Spencer goes missing in the real world and his friends team up with his grandpa Eddie (DeVito) and his friend Milo (Glover) to rescue him. It’s a tad confusing from there, as only Martha (Morgan Turner) is playing as the same avatar (Gillan), but it’s just as fun, fresh and creative as its predecessor.
TUESDAY SECRET SCIENCE
ABC, 9pm
Whether you’re down in the dumps or on top of the world, one thing remains realm of human emotions is fascinating and complex. In this educational and playful series, much-loved host Myf Warhurst (pictured) is untangling everything we need to know about the six core emotions, how our brains are wired to react a certain way and how we can influence how we feel. Last week’s premiere basked in everything about one of the most coveted emotions: joy. Tonight, the pendulum swings in its opposite direction, to the intensity of anger. Warhurst discovers there’s a thin line separating its destructive power and the constructive anger that sparks change.
5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (Return, PGa) 9.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 World On Fire. (Malv)
11.55 Catch And Release. (Mal, R) 3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (Ms, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Dr Chris Brown.
8.30 MOVIE: The Ugly Truth. (2009, MA15+s, R) A producer becomes embroiled with the host of a TV program who offers to help her find love. Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Bree Turner.
10.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.
12.05 Celebrity Obsessed. (Ma, R)
1.05 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Manly Sea Eagles v Melbourne Storm.
9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.
10.40 MOVIE: Survivor. (2015, Mlv, R) Milla Jovovich.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00
TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House.
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 3.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.30 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Shaun Christie-David. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Port Campbell, Victoria. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Father Brown. (Mav) A murder jeopardises a visit by royalty.
8.15 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) Barnaby relives his sporting glory days when he and Winter investigate a death at the local rugby club.
9.50 After The Party. (Mal, R) A new accusation against Phil surfaces.
10.35 Shetland. (Malv, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. H’lights. 3.00 The Point. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jersey And Guernsey. (Premiere)
8.25 Cannes Uncut. (Maln) A behindthe-scenes look at Cannes Film Festival.
10.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Buckingham. (PGav, R)
10.50 Paris Paris. (PGas)
12.20 Dear Mama. (Mal, R)
2.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A biosecurity dog makes a fishy discovery.
7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 10.00 MOVIE: Bad Boys II. (2003, MA15+lv, R) Two detectives investigate a drug-smuggling ring. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence. 1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Tales Of Aluna. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Jeopardy! Australia.
8.30 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R)
10.30 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+av, R)
12.45 The Lap. (R)
1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) A puppy tries to impress a couple and an ex-breeding spaniel looks for a place to retire.
7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand Final. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. From Industree Group Stadium, NSW. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) The crews respond to an explosion.
12.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Margaret represents Chuck, who faces 20 years in prison.
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning
Programs. 7.30 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 9.35 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 11.15 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 1.05pm Look At Me. (2018, M, Arabic) 2.55 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 5.00 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 6.40 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 8.30 Monster’s Ball. (2001) 10.35 The Wait. (2021, MA15+, Finnish) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma)
8.30 After The Party. (Malns) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.
9.20 The Luminaries. (Madlv) In 1866, Emery is inexplicably wounded.
10.15 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar.
11.15 Savage River. (Mals, R)
12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ma, R)
1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.55 Landline. (R)
4.25 Art Works. (PGn, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Came From Nowhere. (Ml)
9.10 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. (Ms, R)
10.15 Legendary Castles. (R)
11.15 Lance. (Mal, R)
1.20 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. (R)
2.25 Saved By A Stranger. (Mal, R)
3.30 The Woman Who Wasn’t There. (Mal, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
8.35 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Final, PGa) The farmers are reunited.
10.05 The Latest: Seven News.
10.35 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Mav, R)
11.35 Quantum Leap. (Mav)
12.35 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2. 10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The First 48. (MA15+a) 11.55 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Madv, R) 2.35 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.55 Outta Town Adventures. 10.50 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Assassination Of JFK: Ten Mistakes. (Mav, R) 2.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (Ma)
8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R)
9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Christian. (MA15+dv)
12.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)
2.50 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)
Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGsv)
7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.00 9-1-1. (M) Maddie and Athena investigate an abduction.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The plane Street is travelling on is hijacked.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Summit. (PGl) 9.00 Paramedics. (Mm) 10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 9News Late.
11.30 La Brea. (Mav)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.00 Hello SA. (PG)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Lloyd Langford: Current Mood. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by Lloyd Langford. 11.05 10’s Late News.
11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am RBG.
6.00
(PG, R)
5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
(R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
TV
5.25 Alva’s World. 5.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Land Wars. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Point. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: Bears Gone Wild.
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Living Black. (R)
11.05 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a)
1.10 Dark Woods. (Mav, R)
3.50 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Monsters Of Many Worlds. 2.05 Insight. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Tattoo Age. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Freddie Mercury Auction Special. 10.15 Alone Australia. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Cyberwar. 11.30 It’s Suppertime! Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 UFOs. 1.00 The World’s Toughest Prisons. 2.00 Hunters. 2.50 Forever Young. 3.20 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Our Guy In Colombia.
SBS MOVIES (32)
Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 8.40 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 10.50 The One I Love. (2014, M) 12.30pm The Intruder. (2017, M, Italian) 2.20 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 4.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 7.30 Top End Wedding. (2019, M) 9.25 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 8.10 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.00 Wildhood. (2021, M) Noon The Railway Man. (2013, M) 2.10 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.00 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 6.05 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 7.30 Boxing Day. (2021, M) 9.35 A Woman As A Friend. (2014, MA15+, Italian) 11.10 Bee Season. (2005, M) 1.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PG) The six couples are hard at work.
8.35 The Good Doctor. (Return, Ma) Shaun and Lea adjust to parenthood. 9.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Follows the work of an ambulance service.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.05 MOVIE: Dying On The Edge. (2001, Msv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
(64) 7MATE (64)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Summit. 9.00 Clarkson’s Farm: Scheming. (Ml) Jeremy Clarkson’s plans are in tatters.
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
(22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Shanghai ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Mad Rise: The Story Of Australian Basketball. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 4.00 Kenan. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Final, Ml) The end of the competition approaches.
9.30 This Town. (Malv) The funeral brings together many different groups.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (Premiere, MA15+a)
1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+as, R)
3.45 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.
12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Emu
Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 8.30 Dr Knock. (2017, PG, French) 10.35 Quiet Bliss. (2014, M, Italian) 12.55pm Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG)
THURSDAY,
(PG, R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)
Stacey Dooley meets 46-year-old Mel.
8.40 Our Law. (PGal, R) The cells reach capacity in Kalgoorlie.
9.50 The Responder. (Return, MA15+l) Chris is tricked into doing a dodgy car stop.
11.50 Wonders Of Scotland. (R)
12.20 The Spectacular. (Malv, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG)
8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+alv, R) A look at the 1993 Cangai siege. 9.55 Border Security: International. (PGdl) A family is suspected of smuggling in cash.
11.00 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)
12.30 Boy To Man. (PGa, R)
1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Summit. 8.45 Ski Rescue Downunder. (PGd) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 See No Evil. (MA15+av) 11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.55 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.50 Destination WA. (R) 2.20 Explore. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
6.00
By David WIGLEY
