Coffs Coast News Of The Area 26 April 2024

Sewage treatment upgrade to start in May

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tender process for Phase 2, which involves on-site sewage treatment systems in key areas such as Raleigh and Mylestom, will get underway later this year.

“We are thrilled to be able to announce the commencement of Phase 1 of the Sewering Coastal Villages Project,” Mayor Cr Steve Allan said.

“This is a significant milestone in our commitment to addressing environmental

concerns and enhancing community wellbeing.

“With the award of the tender to Leed Engineering and finalisation of post-tender negotiations, we eagerly anticipate the commencement of upgrades to the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant next month.

“We appreciate the understanding and patience of our community as we complete these works.”

The upgrades of the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant will involve increased heavy vehicle movement on roads in the area and

potential noise impacts for residents.

However, it is anticipated that noise impacts will be minimal due to the construction site location in relation to residents.

Community members can also now access a report that outlines a historical timeline of the key decisions and milestones throughout the project.

To access this report, and general information on the project, visit https://www. bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Have-Your-Say/SeweringCoastal-Villages-Project

Mobile speed camera sites to double in NSW

THE NSW Government is doubling the amount of roadside enforcement sites used for mobile speed cameras.

2,700 new sites across the state.

The NSW Government says the number of enforcement hours will remain at around 21,000 hours per month across NSW, regardless of the new sites where cameras can operate.

So far in 2024, 109 people have lost their lives on NSW roads - thirteen higher than the same point in 2023.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said, “The rollout of 2,700 new mobile speed camera enforcement sites across NSW will predominantly occur in regional NSW where 1,650 new sites will be eligible once the scoping period is completed over the coming twelve months.

“This is entirely appropriate considering regional NSW represents a third of the NSW population but two-thirds of deaths on our roads.

“We want the public along for the ride on this and urge anyone with a suggested site in mind where safety would be enhanced by a roadside mobile camera to tell Transport for NSW.”

We would like to introduce our newest member of our team our Chef, Joy Cassells. We are so happy to welcome her aboard and so far, she has delighted us with her wonderful comfort food, fresh salads, pastas and yummy desserts. We look forward to seeing what other creations she comes up with during the coming winter months.

Don’t forget! We have lovely sandwiches, wraps and fruit platters

q Council’s Water and Wastewater Manager Craig Salmon talks Mayor Cr Steve Allan though the plans.

q General Manager Mark Griffioen and Mayor Cr Steve Allan turn the first sod.

Cameras will be able to be deployed in

q Mobile speed cameras will be able to be deployed in 2,700 new sites across the state.

Coffs Harbour Show kicks off 110th birthday celebrations

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President Alice Rehwinkel told News Of The Area.

“Enjoy the adrenaline pumping rides, kids’ corner, show bags and don't forget the dagwood dogs.”

With 110 years to its historic name, the Coffs Show has always brought the community together with events and entertainment that bridge all ages.

On Saturday, the traditional contests will come alive.

“The show horses put their best leg forward in a series of events, the cattle are paraded and the goats get observed and all are judged and prizes are awarded,” Alice said.

If it’s the contenders for the best boiled fruit cake, the tastiest banana or the most scrumptious scone that’s whetting your appetite, head straight to the Exhibition Hall.

“The hall will be filled up with cookery competition entries, school art displays, Lego, photography, handicraft, sewing, needle craft and more.

“An addition in the newly extended and refurbished hall will be an array of trade stalls from local businesses showing off their products,” she said.

The green areas around

the Showground will transform into hubs of activity on Saturday and Sunday with market stalls offering bargains for all.

“More businesses will have outdoor trade displays and information booths dotted around the vast site to explore.”

Taking place on the community stage is a Coffs Show first, a Band Showcase featuring local talent.

“It’s an opportunity for local bands to perform live on stage,” Alice said.

“The Toormina Year 12 girls band will perform at 3pm.

“We have Hometown Revival, Dream On, The Alex Parker's and Colour me Tragic to name some of the talent to swing and dance along to.”

The grand parade, official opening and birthday cake cutting will be at 2pm on Saturday.

This colourful spectacle features the Young Women candidates, vintage cars, Navy Cadets, Coffs Coast Pipe Band, animal exhibitors and more.

The parade will be led out by Coffs Harbour Show guest, and the current Rodeo Queen of Australia, Ms Jessica Hicks.

entertainment, fireworks, Steve McEwan’s Reptile World shows, hula hoop shows, food trucks, Skate and Create, shooting gallery and cultural exhibits.

On Saturday the axes will be working overtime with competitors aiming to break records and take home some cash and a sash for their efforts in the woodchop section.

Woodchop has been one of the most popular aspects of the Show over its 110 year history, with crowds flocking to the grandstands the minute the chips begin to fly.

Saturday’s program will include a six-a-side Tug-owar of axemen in the main ring immediately before the Grand Parade and Opening ceremony.

“Many thanks go to all of the generous sponsorship from across our city which helps enable us to put on a good show,” said Alice.

“Many thanks to all the volunteers and organisers behind the scenes.

“We look forward to seeing you there.”

You can see his memorial woodchop event, the 325mm Underhand Championship, on Saturday courtesy of his family at Coffs Harbour Hardwoods.

Council still seeking restaurant lease

to assist with fit-out of the site for a restaurant.

Throughout Saturday and Sunday there’s a huge schedule of activities and things to see including the Barru Working Kelpies, mower races, kids’

Due to weather conditions and rearrangement of grounds there will be limited parking at the showgrounds.

Please check local bus times, otherwise park in the streets and city centre car park areas in the local vicinity.

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council resolved on April 11 to grant General Manager Natalia Cowley the right to negotiate directly with interested parties for a restaurant lease on the top floor of the new community building on the Jetty Foreshores.

The City has now gone to market three times to secure a tenant.

“This is a prime site by the water’s edge in Coffs Harbour and the City is keen to find a quality tenant to further activate a busy area popular with local residents and tourists,” City of Coffs Harbour Business Services Director Steve Bayliss said.

The City has agreed in principle to potentially support a successful tenant with a financial contribution

“Any such assistance would be by negotiation and would be factored into the lease for the facility,” Mr Bayliss said.

The NSW Government funded the community building's construction, which provides rooms for the TS Vendetta Navy Cadets, community groups, a ground floor kiosk and commercial space.

q Coffs Harbour's Ray McCarthy (right) won the prestigious Britstand Trophy at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 1957.

Voices4Cowper promote impact of Independents in Federal politics

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE impact of community independents in Federal Parliament and the close results in Cowper last Federal election have inspired the Voices4Cowper group to hold two ‘Town Hall’ style events on Sunday 5 May, one in Port Macquarie and another in Coffs Harbour.

“For too long, major political parties have taken seats like ours for granted,” said Bec Davis, Co-Chair of Voices4Cowper.

“Our Kitchen Table Conversations survey responses clearly show that people are tired of being represented by politicians who simply follow party lines.

“There is excitement at the possibility of being represented by someone who listens to the community and acts in a way that is aligned with our priorities.

“Our electorate is diverse and spread out, but we know that whether you live in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, the Macleay Valley, or Port Macquarie, we will all be better off if our

voice in Canberra focuses on our community first when making decisions.”

Each event will feature a conversation between Phil Haines, co-founder of Voice for Indi, and Caz Heise, the 2022 independent candidate for Cowper.

They will share reflections from their campaigning experience, insights into the impact of the independents in Canberra and implications for the electorate of Cowper.

The Victorian rural seat of Indi made history when the community developed a model for doing politics differently, leading to a win by an independent for four elections in a row, in a seat that the Coalition had previously held for generations.

“The story of Voices for Indi is one of everyday people coming together to listen, then working to improve democratic representation in their electorate,” Mr Haines said.

“We built a movement to do politics differently, and I’m excited to share our experience with the

community in Cowper.”

Despite narrowly losing to Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan in the 2022 Federal Election, Ms Heise said she remains “passionate about doing democracy differently”.

“This event offers a chance for us to explore how we move forward together to shape Cowper to meet our needs," she said.

“Independents have brought integrity back to parliament and actually represent their communities rather than the lobby groups that influence the major parties.”

Ms Heise said independents have proven themselves already by introducing bills and amending others.

For example Helen Haines introduced the Integrity in Parliament Bill and Zali Steggall has advocated for a code of conduct for members of parliament.

Haise said they have pushed for transparency in parliament through initiatives such as a lobbyist register and the publication

of ministerial diaries, which have been resisted by the major parties.

She stressed that independents are thinking about the future, tackling the big issues such as climate change, social justice and housing, while working with communities to develop

local economies and jobs to ensure they continue to thrive.

Tickets to the events are free but registration is essential.

The Port Macquarie event will be held at MakerSpace (The Shed) from 10am until11:30am and the

Coffs Harbour event will be held from 4:30pm until 6pm at the Cavanbah Hall.

Registration can be found at humantix.com.

Cowper residents can also share their views at https://www. voices4cowper.org/survey.

q 2022 Federal Election candidate Caz Heise will be a facilitator at the events. Photo: Voices4Cowper.

Activists set up camp at Pine Creek

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE FRIENDS of Pine Creek (FOPC) group has been holding regular vigils in an attempt to protect certain compartments of Pine Creek State Forest from imminent logging operations.

The group says these compartments are home to healthy koala populations.

The Bellingen Activist Network (BAN) has now established a camp in the forest to support the FOPC group.

The section of State Forest in question forms part of what activists call the ‘Forest Bridge’.

The Forest Bridge is a proposal to permanently conserve an area of public State Forest as a wildlife corridor south of Coffs Harbour, linking the coastal Bongil Bongil National Park to the western tablelands of Dorrigo World Heritage National Park and beyond.

To prevent logging, activists have now established a new blockade located at the intersection of Pine Creek State Forest and Bongil Bongil National Park.

According to the Bellingen Activist Network, their members are advocates of ‘non-violent direct action’.

Previously the group has had success in protecting parts of Newry State Forest from logging with an extended protest known as Camp Nuungu.

FOPC say the ‘Forest Bridge’ is the only piece of forest connecting Bongil Bongil on the coast to the Bindarri koalas in the hinterlands.

The group argues that the narrow corridor connects two areas of ‘intergenerational significance’ for the koala and will improve the species’ resilience to avoid extinction by 2050.

Members say the Forest Bridge is also vital for protecting many other threatened species who survived the Black Summer bushfires, including the squirrel glider, brush-tailed phascogale, tiger quoll and yellow-bellied glider.

“The Friends of Pine Creek have been campaigning for many years and had successes with conserving parts of the forests,” said Tom Howell from BAN.

“However, protecting the Forest Bridge is crucial to link the escarpment to the coast so that koala populations can intermingle and stay genetically diverse.”

According to a spokesperson for the Forestry Corporation of NSW, "Forestry Corporation is in the planning stage for a harvest operation in a hardwood plantation area of Pine Creek State Forest.

“The operation is

q The Bellingen Activist Network says it has more people than usual ready to take action to save the ‘Forest Bridge’. Photo: BAN.

being planned in line with plantation regulations and every tree harvested will be replanted.

“The operation will

produce timber for high quality sawlogs, poles, piles and girders for local Coffs Coast sawmills.”

A FOPC petition to protect

the ‘Forest Bridge’ is nearing the 20,000 signatures needed to present it to the State Parliament at change.org/ savepinecreek.

Council workers facing rise in aggression

By Andrea FERRARI

ABUSE or aggression towards its workers is being tackled by Bellingen Shire Council with a campaign

around respect.

Nearly 200 Council employees live, work and engage in and around Bellingen.

Unfortunately however,

over the past year local Council workers have reportedly faced a rise in aggression and abuse.

These incidents, whether verbal or physical, have occurred at worksites, public spaces, via email or social media, and over the phone.

In response, Bellingen Shire Council has launched a ‘'Respect is Everyone's Role' initiative, aiming to raise awareness of the issue and promote the importance of a safe work environment for all.

The campaign showcases Council staff from various departments, emphasising their personal contributions as community members, and showcases they are more than just their professional roles.

Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen told News Of The Area, “Our Council workers are our neighbours, friends, family and community members and also need to tackle the concerns and complaints from the community on behalf of Council.

“Abuse or aggression in these dealings is never okay.”

The campaign will be rolled out with posters in Council buildings and across digital and social media channels.

"Council employees are essential members of our community, but they are people first," said Jayne Burke, Group Leader of People and Culture at Bellingen Shire Council.

"By highlighting their interests, hobbies, and passions, we hope to remind everyone that aggression is unacceptable and that together, we can foster mutual respect for the betterment of our region.”

Jane Graham, Team Leader of Customer and Business Services, said frustrations with Council matters can be unfairly directed at staff.

"Just one abusive phone call or heated conversation

can disrupt our entire day,” she said.

As part of its service the Council receives requests, concerns and complaints through channels such as emails, calls, and in-person interactions.

“The request is facilitated through our content management system, where the most appropriate person or team is assigned to address the concern,” said Mr Griffioen.

“By speaking to the subject matter expert, ie: ‘the right person’, is how we aim to resolve issues quickly.

“If a community member feels their concern isn't being addressed, there are avenues available to directly raise it at the monthly Ordinary Council Meeting, appealing to the Executive leadership team and elected Councillors,” he said.

q Bellingen Shire Council’s Mark Griffioen, Jane Graham and Jayne Burke.

Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan on exhibition

THE City of Coffs Harbour’s draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan are now on public exhibition.

“The draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan are a window on where we are heading, and the package of documents include long term financials which trace the City’s remarkable turnaround to a solid and sustainable footing,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.

The draft documents also outline proposed changes to rates.

The ‘average’ residential property can

expect a total rates and charges increase of approximately $178.18 per annum (or $3.43 per week).

The 4.6 per cent rate peg, plus one per cent growth factor, was announced by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in November under the Local Government ‘Rate Pegging’ legislation.

“It’s worth noting that unlike many other regional councils, we have not had to go for a Special Rate Variation in recent times and this is in part due to the measures we have taken to live within the City’s means,” Ms Cowley said.

New retirement development planned for Woolgoolga

“We are looking to progress services and facilities for the community to make City of Coffs Harbour an even better place to live, work and play but that needs to be done in a responsible and considered way.”

The draft documents will be placed on a minimum 28-day public exhibition period, with the community encouraged to provide feedback during that time at https:// haveyoursay.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/draft2022-26-delivery-program-year-3-and-202425-operational-plan.

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A Feedback Forum is being offered on Tuesday 7 May to eligible potential residents aged 55+, providing an opportunity to learn

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Botanic Garden’s beloved pavilion turns 20

By Andrea FERRARI

THE entertainment pavilion at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour is turning 20, leaving many locals wondering where the time has gone.

“In the blink of an eye it has been 20 years since the entertainment pavilion in our beautiful North Coast Regional Botanic Garden was built,” is a sentiment echoing amongst the Friends of the Botanic Garden.

Funded by the ‘Friends’, the trusty venue has hosted many and varied events over 20 years from dance troupes to cultural celebrations, from solo singers to orchestras, school visits to Gumbaynggirr community meetings, and from Landcare awards to music workshops.

“It is a significant community space,” Friends of the Botanic Gardens President Graham Tupper told News Of The Area.

“This is a fabulous space for community events.”

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos described the pavilion as a “wonderful welcoming space that has so much versatility”.

“A favourite of school groups and just

a pleasant place to be.”

The Coffs Harbour City Orchestra recently played a wonderful Seniors Week concert at the pavilion which was well attended, even on a damp day.

Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s spokesperson Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area, “The performance pavilion is an excellent outdoor venue for the people of Coffs Harbour.

“The pavilion is designed to project the sound to an audience and the concrete floor is suited to enhance this, especially string ensembles, where the sound can often be absorbed by soft ground, such as a lawn area.”

The Coffs Harbour City Orchestra has a regular performing size of around 50 musicians, including a conductor.

“We are able to fit quite snugly into the pavilion with three timpani, an electronic piano, glockenspiel, full drum kit and the complete orchestra - only just,” she said.

“In 2003 my daughter, Sophie McIntyre, a music scholarship student at Bishop Druitt College, did her work experience at the Coffs Harbour Council with the then Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Glenda.

“Glenda’s task for Sophie was to plan an event, which became a Mother’s Day Concert at the pavilion with the original Coffs Harbour Youth Orchestra under the baton of David Slater.

“The Mother’s Day Concert continued in the pavilion at the Botanic Gardens for a number of years,” said Cathie.

Man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.

Following an interstate referral, strike force detectives commenced an investigation into a 46-year-old Coffs Harbour man, who was allegedly

communicating online with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.

Following extensive inquiries, about 6.40am on Tuesday 23 April 2024, strike force detectives stopped a vehicle on Albany Street in Coffs Harbour and arrested the 46-year-old driver.

The man was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with using a carriage service to groom a person under

q The pavilion recently housed the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra for a Seniors Week concert. Photo: Cheryl Cooper.

President of Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, Barry Powells, told NOTA, “Last August Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare held its annual awards breakfast at the Botanic Garden.

“We were fortunate to have the use of their marvellous pavilion and surrounds, which contributed largely to the huge success of this event.

“It has a wonderful feeling about it, not just its practical under cover use but also its location atop a well grassed lawn very suitable for the use of spectators.

“For a structure 20 years old it has stood the test of time, and we could not think of a better place to hold future events.

“Certainly, a great asset to

Coffs Harbour,” he said.

As always, the Friends of the Botanic Gardens are keen to see people enjoying the space.

As well as the pavilion in the front lawn area of the garden, there are eight other outdoor venue sites and two indoor meeting areas in the garden that can be booked for meetings, events, weddings and other celebrations.

sixteen years for sex.

He was refused bail and appeared before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday. Investigations under Strike Force Trawler continue.

Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing investigation by Sex Crimes Squad’s Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) into the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated through the internet and related telecommunications devices.

CITY OF COFFS HARBOUR

CITY OF COFFS HARBOUR Notice Pursuant to Section 715(1)(b) Local Government Act 1993

Notice pursuant to section 715(1)(b) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) & Regulation 133 Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW)

Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates and Charges

COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL (trading as City of Coffs harbour) (‘Council’) gives notice pursuant to section 715(1)(b) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and Regulation 133 Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW) that Council has resolved to sell the land referred to in this notice (the ‘land the subject of this notice’) in accordance Division 5, Part 2 of Chapter 17 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (NSW). Council proposes to sell the land the subject of this notice for unpaid rates or charges at public auction, being the land described herein, of which person(s) named hereunder appear to be either be the owner(s) or have an interest in such land. Together with the amount of rates and charges unpaid for more than 5 years from the date on which they became payable and the amount of any interested accrued, with the amount of any other rates and charges payable and unpaid and the amount of any interest accrued, and the total amount due. If all rates and charges payable (including overdue rates and charges) are not paid to Council or an arrangement satisfactory to Council is not entered into by the rateable person before the time fixed for the sale of the land the subject of this notice, Council will proceed with the sale.

NOTICE is hereby given to the persons named hereunder, that the CITY OF COFFS HARBOUR has resolved, in pursuance of Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, to sell the land described hereunder (of which the person(s) named hereunder appear to be the owner(s) or in which they appear to have an interest) and on which the amount of rates and charges stated in each case as at 27 March 2024 is due:

In default of payment to the Council of the amount stated in column (e) above and any other rates (including extra charges) becoming due and payable after publication of this notice, or an arrangement satisfactory to the Council for payment of all such rates and charges being entered into by the rateable person before the time fixed for the sale, the said land will be offered for sale by public auction by One Agency Coffs Harbour on 24 May 2024 commencing 10am at Level 1, Hub2 Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park (adjacent to C.ex Coffs International Stadium), located at Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450.

Occupancy of dwellings unknown. Vacant possession is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Natalia Cowley, General Manager, City of Coffs Harbour, Locked Bag 155, COFFS HARBOUR, NSW, 2450

Council has fixed the following time and place for sale of the land the subject of this notice, being at 10:00am on 24 May 2024 at Level 1, Hub2 Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park (Lot 201, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 (adjacent to C.ex Coffs International Stadium)). If before the time fixed for the sale of the land the subject of this notice, all rates and charges payable (including overdue rated and charges) are paid to Council or an arrangement satisfactory to Council for payment of all such rates and charges is entered into by the rateable person, Council will not proceed with the sale of the land the subject of this notice. It is unknown to Council whether land the subject of this notice is occupied. The purchaser of the any land the subject of this notice has the sole responsibility of securing vacant possession of such land. The sale of the land the subject of this notice is managed by One Agency Coffs Harbour (a real estate agency). The name of the auctioneer who will conduct the above auction is Joanne Vines. Contact Person: Natalia Cowley, General Manager, Coffs Harbour City Council. Locked Bag 155 COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

Targeting knife crime across NSW

A MAJOR police operation throughout NSW has targeted knife crime across the state.

Operation Foil ran from 1pm Thursday 11 April 2024 until 1:30am Saturday 13 April 2024, and saw more than 800 officers from every Police Area Command and Police District in NSW, assisted by specialist officers from Youth Command, Police Transport and Public Safety Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, target knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

During the high visibility operation 51 knives/weapons were seized with 145 people charged with weapon related offences, including seizure of a firearm.

Additionally, police detected a number of breaches, including: 51 people arrested over outstanding warrants, 170 drug detections, 1,065 traffic infringement notices issued, and 410 rail infringement notices issued.

Police also performed almost 5000 random breath tests and 469 bail compliance checks.

Operation Pivot was also run in conjunction with Operation Foil, and is an initiative to reduce crime through early intervention and engagement with young people.

Since it began in 2021, Operation Pivot has seen police

engage with more than 3200 atrisk youths across NSW, and deliver anti-violence presentations to 987 schools, educating more than 180,000 students.

Detective Superintendent

Darren Newman, Operations Manager North-West Metropolitan Region said the aim of Operation Foil was to remove weapons from the streets and make the community safer.

“Operation Foil was established to focus on knife crime and to get these dangerous weapons out of the hands of those individuals who may potentially use them to target other people,” said Darren Newman.

“People need to understand that carrying a knife is illegal unless you have a justifiable reason.

“If you are armed with a knife and become involved in an altercation where someone is injured or even killed, you can face a substantial prison sentence.

“We have also been working with our colleagues from Youth Command as part of Operation Pivot in attending schools and speaking with kids to deter them away from knife crime.

“Operations of this nature will continue to be run by police,” said Superintendent Newman.

Unions representing a broad swathe of the NSW workforce are calling on the NSW Government to urgently introduce new powers for police to conduct non-invasive knife searches in public.

Unions are seeking police to

have the right to conduct “wanding” searches, which would allow officers to use metal detectors to search people without a warrant.

Similar laws were recently introduced in Queensland where they are known as ‘Jack’s Law’, after seventeen-year-old Jack Beasley who was fatally stabbed outside a convenience store in Surfers Paradise.

“This non-intrusive search measure will assist our police officers to prevent and disrupt knife-related crime,” said Kevin Morton, President, Police Association of NSW.

“This is a non-invasive scan that is already used at large scale events from concerts to sporting finals, from getting on a plane to walking into the Easter Show.

“Scanning for weapons is part of keeping the people of New South Wales safe.

“We want to proactively prevent knife crime from occurring.

“This is not an enforcement issue, but about keeping the community safe in day to day life.”

Stewart Little, General Secretary, Public Service Association of NSW told NOTA, “Our members are out there each day in the community and every knife that’s on the streets makes them a little less safe.

“If you’re carrying a concealed knife you should know there’s a very good chance you’re going to get caught by the police.

"That’s the peace of mind my members want and it’s what their

q During the high visibility operation 51 knives/weapons were seized with 145 people charged with weapon related offences, including seizure of a firearm.

communities want.

"Our members that work in the police, youth justice, and the prison system are appalled at the current incidence of youth knife crime.

"Something needs to be done."

Adam Hall, Political Division Secretary, Health Services Union (NSW) said, “We can’t have a situation where people put on their jeans and

NSW Farmers opens applications for 2024 Tertiary Scholarships

A STATEWIDE search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships.

Each worth $4000 annually, the NSW Farmers 2024 Tertiary Scholarships will be awarded to members or their children to support their university or vocational qualification in a field relevant to regional and rural Australia.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Deb Charlton said the scholarship program aimed to foster the future of rural Australia by providing five young leaders with the opportunity to excel in their field.

“As the state’s peak farming body, we have made a commitment to help the next generation access the wealth of opportunities and careers that exist in rural Australia –

and this scholarship program is one of the key means by which we can open these doors,” Mrs Charlton said.

“Rural Australia has huge potential, and the future success of these communities truly lies in the hands of the talented younger generation coming through.

“Investing in skill development and building capacity is essential if we want our future leaders to find

their passion and get the head start they need to achieve their goals.”

2022 scholarship recipient Jessica Ryan said the program was a key stepping stone that enabled her to unlock new resources and experiences as a young farmer entering the agricultural industry.

“Winning the NSW Farmers E.L. O'Brien Scholarship was an important step to my future

sneakers and casually slip a knife into their back pocket.

“It’s just not on.

“Health workers have enough to worry about and deserve to feel safe as they tend to patients and keep our hospitals running.

“New laws are really important.

“We can’t eliminate risk but we can certainly minimise it.’’

Farmers have been vital in my educational journey, offering invaluable insights and connections that propel my passion for making a difference in farming."

in agriculture, providing the financial support needed to further my studies and fuel my ambitions for a career in the industry,” Ms Ryan said.

"Joining NSW Farmers opened up amazing opportunities and support – it’s about being part of a community that understands and shares your passion for agriculture.

"The scholarship and support from NSW

Applications for the Tertiary Scholarships program close on May 5, 2024.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance, commitment to agriculture and rural communities, and all-round ability including leadership qualities and communication skills.

For more information or to apply, visit the NSW Farmers website.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride revs up again

By Andrew VIVIAN

FOR the seventh year, Coffs Harbour classic and vintage motorcycle aficionados will take part in the The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) on Sunday, May 19.

Since 2012, the ride has united classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for men’s health.

The event was founded in Sydney by Mark Hawwa after he was inspired by a photograph featuring classic suits and vintage motorcycles.

Mr Hawwa decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of motorcyclists, connect the global motorcycling community, and to raise funds for a cause important to every rider.

‘Distinguished Gentlemen’ in hundreds of cities worldwide don their cravats, tweak their moustaches, iron their tweed and mount their classic and vintage motorcycles to raise money for and awareness of men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and mental health.

The ride has since raised more than $70 million

and, this year, will support ‘Movember’, the event's official charity partner since 2016.

Its ‘Side by Side, Worldwide’ theme embodies the spirit of unity, emphasising the global impact that can be achieved when individuals unite for a common cause.

“In 2024, we have set ourselves the goal of reaching 1000 cities around the world,” Mr Hawwa said.

“Our community is one that comes together, despite borders and oceans, riding side by side to raise increasingly critical funds and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.

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“DGR 2024 is the year that we celebrate our fellow gentlefolk around the world that we ride alongside, united by a passion, and driven by the cause.”

Chris Duffy is the main organiser of the Coffs Harbour Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

“I did some rides in Brisbane, and a few mates and I got together to organise a ride in Coffs,” he said.

“I was inspired to begin the Coffs Harbour ride when my father was battling

prostate cancer.

“We’ve raised $53,000 in Coffs Harbour over the seven years.”

Mr Duffy has been interested in vintage motorcycles for the past 25 years and owns eight bikes.

This year he will be riding a 1972 Honda CB750 with his wife, Carmel, riding pillion, noting that some of the ‘gentlemen’ taking part are actually ‘distinguished gentlewomen’.

“We encourage that,” Mr Duffy said.

Fifty-two riders

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q The 2023 Distinguished Gentlemen gather. Photo: Chris Duffy.

q Rory, Rod and George looking dapper.

Bellingen band hits the road

By Mary KEILY

BELLINGEN-BASED band

Funkatu are preparing to embark on their first tour of the east coast, comprising thirteen locations in three months.

Funkatu consists of Ahva Dub on synthesiser and flute, Louey Howell on vocals, drums and didgeridoo, Hannah Harlen on guitar and vocals, and Dan McCosker on bass.

The band is also celebrating the release of their new single, ‘Funky Bus’.

Vocalist and band leader Louey Howell wrote the song while listening to American singer Macy Gray. Upon hearing it, the rest of the band agreed it would make a great single.

‘Funky Bus’ features the soaring vocals of Georgie

Chorley and guitar work by Bret Divola and Mic Thomas.

The release also has an accompanying music video which was filmed at the Water Closet surf shop during a forest protest fundraiser.

It’s something that’s close to home for Louey, a dedicated surfer.

“We are doing this tour to broaden our horizons and spread ourselves around a bit to build a fan base and lift our profile,” Louey told NOTA.

“Hopefully then we will get more gigs and better paid gigs.”

Apart from a few performances locally in May, their tour takes in Brisbane, Glen Innes, the Northern Rivers and Kempsey.

Funkatu has now been playing together for seven

years, with Louey and Ahva having played together in another band prior.

“When you play with someone for a while, you get to know their style, what they’re going to do and how they are going to do it,” said Louey.

The band said one downside of touring on the road is being away from family.

The workload can also be hectic, sometimes playing four gigs over a weekend.

Unsurprisingly it is also an expensive undertaking, with the band packing all their equipment into Ahva’s transit van to manage costs.

“Touring is a lot of work, with little pay, but it’s really about our passion for music that keeps us on the Funky Bus,” said Louey.

q Funkatu: Ahva Dub on synthesiser and flute, Louey Howell on vocals, drums and didgeridoo, Hannah Harlen on guitar and vocals, and Dan McCosker on bass.

Top composer plays world premiere in Coffs

By Andrew VIVIAN

ONE of Australia’s

foremost contemporary composers, Elena Kats-Chernin, will perform a world premiere of a new piano composition at the next Coffs Harbour Music Society Concert tonight.

The concert, presented in association with Musica Viva, will be a highlight of the year for music lovers.

She will play the work, ‘Remember When’, amongst a program of her own compositions, at the St John Paul College Theatre, Hogbin

Drive.

It will be her second world premiere in a week as she played a new concerto to a sell-out audience in Canberra last weekend.

Ms Kats-Chernin, who was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in the then Soviet Union, studied piano in Russia before coming to Australia as a teenager.

Arriving in the country unable to speak English, she attended the Conservatorium High School in Sydney.

After studies at the Conservatorium and in Europe, she made Australia her home, but her vibrant and distinctive music across all genres has reached millions worldwide - it featured at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Some of her most popular compositions include ‘Whiteley’ for Opera Australia

(libretto by Justin Fleming) on the life of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley, which was nominated in the 2020 International Opera Awards for Best New Opera; ‘Eliza Aria’ from the ballet ‘White Swans’ (choreographer Meryl Tankard), made famous by British bank Lloyds in its ads; and her ‘Russian Rag’ from the award-winning claymation film ‘Mary and Max’.

She has received numerous prizes and has written for ballet, opera and theatre, with her works performed by all major orchestras in Australia and others abroad.

Ms Kats-Chernin also composed the music for the first Australian episodic TV opera, ‘The Divorce’, which was watched by more than a million viewers and her music featured in the Sydney Opera House’s 50th birthday concert last year, performed to an audience of thousands by Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Cultural exchange welcomes women to Bellingen

By Andrea FERRARI

A JOYFUL weekend-long celebration of sharing and learning from diversity across cultures has been hosted by STARTTS (NSW Service for the Treatment of Torture and Trauma Survivors) in Bellingen.

This, the second Cultural Exchange Program (CEP) held in the Coffs Coast region, saw 24 women from refugee/migrant backgrounds (Cambodia, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Peru, Samoa, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Serbia and Slovakia) welcomed from Sydney to Bellingen to experience rural life.

STARTTS Rural and Regional Community Development Worker Ruth Kennedy, from Coffs Harbour, organised the CEP in partnership with Project Officer Susan Cunningham, from Sydney.

“It was an amazing experience for all involved,” Ruth said.

“Within a week of promotion, 26 locals opened their homes and hearts to host the visitors.

“Women arrived on Friday 5 April for a meet-and-greet and were then taken home to spend the first of three nights with their hosts.”

On Saturday, the National Parks and Wildlife Service took everyone on a free guided tour of the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, led by rainforest educator Sandy Van Veluen.

Caterer Wan Samsuddin cooked a delicious Malaysian lunch which was enjoyed at the Glennifer home of hosts Natalie and Steven Hall.

Women prepared and shared their traditional dishes with hosts for dinner that

night at the Bellingen Memorial Hall Studio. Each presented about their culture including a traditional Cambodian clothing demonstration, a presentation about Easter in Slovakia, a Tibetan Buddhist prayer, and a Persian dance performance.

“By the night’s end, everyone was dancing,” said Ruth.

On Sunday, 80 people were immersed in a day of learning about Indigenous culture, including women from Sydney and Coffs Harbour.

The STARTTS Singlish Choir and Girrwaa Duguula Choir opened the day, singing an Indigenous song together in four languages as Uncle Micklo Jarrett gave the Welcome to Country.

Uncle Micklo then educated attendees about Indigenous culture and family systems.

The morning closed with everyone singing an Aboriginal song together.

A divine Middle Eastern lunch was catered by the combined CALD Services.

Amber Seccombe-Flanders and Dallas Gittins from Wild Earth Miimi facilitated an interactive two-hour weaving workshop.

“Next was a magical ceremony and dance workshop facilitated by Cordell and Mudjai,” said Ruth.

Women lined up outside Bellingen Memorial Hall, watching as they created a small fire.

“Ochre was painted on three parts of their face symbolising the opening of the mind and the third eye.

“Each woman drew smoke towards them symbolising the cleansing of the mind, body, spirit and soul as Mudjai and Cordell played the didgeridoo and clap sticks.

“Once ‘smoked’, women walked inside, single file, in a massive circle, anti-clockwise, symbolising the retracing of their ancestors before sitting down.”

The women were guided through various rituals Ruth described as “a deeply moving experience for all involved”.

Mudjai said they were “the most beautiful reflections he had ever heard”.

Guests learnt four Aboriginal dances - the emu, kangaroo and eagle and a water dancerepresenting how all things are connected.

“I knew a bit about Aboriginal culture,” participant Sophronia said, “but I never experienced the feelings that I felt of their love for their culture and their people.

“In the essence of all things, we are all Indigenous and connected.

“The Aboriginal people helped me to understand this.

“For me, Bellingen were a unified people.

“I felt positive energy all the time and I never felt different.”

STARTTS worker Rebecca said, “I have lived in Australia for seventeen years and have never felt so connected to country or Aboriginal peoples.”

q Guests of the Cultural Exchange Program (CEP) visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

q Women from many different cultural backgrounds visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre as part of the CEP weekend.

Practical skills to save items from landfill

By Andrea FERRARI

EMPLOYING his specialist’s eye to a pile of 193 discarded bicycles, Cameron Bate from Recycle Bicycle decreed more than half of them to be repairable, and a further 23 percent of them could be salvaged for parts, leaving only 21 percent on a oneway trip to landfill.

Cameron’s assessments were part of MidWaste’s deep dive into “what’s possible” in the world of waste management.

The almost-200 bikes were collected over a four week period from three participating transfer stations for the purpose of the audit.

Now Cameron is coming to Bellingen to host a free

q Learning to repair a bike might save it from landfill.

Bike Repair Workshop at the Bowerhouse Community Centre at Raleigh on Saturday 20 April, the first of four repair workshops.

It’s all about education, according to MidWaste Coordinator Wendy Grant.

“Teaching the methods for repair, repurposing and recycling helps keep things out of landfill and helps

keep costs down through reusing items; good for people’s back pockets and the environment.”

For example, useful parts of one old bicycle could be used to repair another bike, such as pedals, seats, tubes and tyres, with the remaining parts broken down into metal types, rubber and plastics for recycling.

“In our fast-paced, convenient world, sometimes the quickest, easiest and cheapest option is to bin something if it has suddenly broken and buy a new one,” said Wendy.

“The problem with this is that it can result in too many easily repaired items being thrown away, adding to huge amounts of waste being sent to landfill and increasing carbon emissions.”

MidWaste advocates for making small changes at a local level with the bigger picture of making a difference to the environment.

Bellingen Shire Council has hopped on board in partnership with MidWaste to host the four practical ‘fix it’ workshops to empower residents to be

part of the repair and reuse movement.

“As we move towards a circular economy – it’s all about reusing, repairing and recycling rather than throwing valuable resources away,” said Wendy.

Taking place at the Bowerhouse Community Recycling Centre in Raleigh, the four workshops in April and May will teach residents how to do basic repairs and maintenance, fix old furniture and upcycle old books into beautiful journals or art.

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Joyce celebrates 100th birthday

By Andrea FERRARI

CELEBRATING her 100th birthday on Saturday 27 April 2024, Joyce Jeff will be surrounded by family for a party at her home in Mater Christi, Toormina.

Amongst the guests will be her lifelong friend, fellow Mater Christi resident and sister-in-law Enid Lambeth, who celebrated her centenary two years ago.

Enjoying her golden years, Joyce is well cared for by a devoted staff at Mater Christi, according to her family.

“Her days are filled with a variety of activities, such as music appreciation, gentle exercise classes and Bingo,” Joyce’s son Norm Jeff told News Of The Area.

At the time of her 100th birthday, Joyce is the mother of three, the grandmother of eight, the great-grandmother of nine, the great-greatgrandmother of eighteen, and the great-great-greatgrandmother of three.

Born on 27 April 1924 in the Sydney suburb of Mortdale, Joyce was one of four children.

She had two sisters, Yvonne and Meryl, and a brother, Len.

In 1946 Joyce Sayre married Will Jeff in Sutherland and went on to have three children: Denis, Norm and Sandy.

“In the early 1950s Sawtell became our favourite destination for family

q Will and Joyce with their three children, Norm, Sandy and Denis.

holidays,” said Norm.

“Mum and Day loved the area and the climate so much that relocating from Sydney was soon on the radar.”

In 1964 the Jeff family moved from Sutherland to Sawtell with Norm and Sandy, leaving behind their eldest son, Denis, to finish university.

“Most of both Joyce’s and Will’s sisters and brothers would eventually follow them and make the move to beautiful ‘Sunny Sawtell’.”

q Joyce and sister-in-law

q Joyce and Will Jeff in around 1945.

The family moved around various properties in Sawtell before finally settling into a “lovely villa” in Elizabeth Street.

Coming from a background in window coverings, Will and Joyce founded Coffs Harbour Blinds and Awnings, a company highly respected to this day.

“Mum worked hard in the business as a bookkeeper, salesperson and receptionist, but also helped with the manufacturing of blinds.

“The business continues to supply window coverings to towns all over NSW, including Sydney to the south, Moree and Coonabarabran to the west, and as far north as the QLD border,” said Norm.

Before moving up from Sydney, Joyce and her sister Yvonne were members of the Sutherland Shire Physical Culture Club.

After being in Sawtell a short time and discovering there were limited sporting activities for females, in 1967

they founded the Sawtell EP Physical Culture Club.

The club started small at Sawtell Guide Hall, but quickly grew to around 100 members and moved to the Sawtell Reserve Hall.

Joyce’s memories from this time include “splinters in bums, snakes in the rafters and being donated paint so they could spruce up the rundown old hall”.

Over the years, the Sawtell Physical Culture Club has had many success stories, with award-winning teams and girls competing in state grand finals at Sydney Town Hall.

Joyce made, and has kept, good bonds with many local families, including Val and Lisa Swadling and Jan and Kirsten McLeod.

Both Lisa, Kirsten and her daughters are still doing ‘Physie’ with the Sawtell Club.

Around 1969, Joyce and Enid started a clothing and gift boutique in Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour,

for which Joyce and her daughter Sandy took road trips to Sydney, combining warehouse shopping in Surry Hills for stock, with classes for ‘Physie’ teachers in George St, Sydney.

Afterwards, they were sometimes privileged to have lunch with Edith Parsonsthe school’s founder - and always came away feeling like they’d dined with royalty.

As well as a passion for ‘Physie’ (and shopping) in her spare time, Joyce enjoyed tennis and golf, and loved spending time in the sun on Sawtell beach.

Over the years, she has generously donated to the Sawtell Surf Club.

Placid by nature, her many friends called her Joycie.

Joyce’s grandchildren all resoundingly remember her tasty bowls of spaghetti bolognese when they came to visit.

Her husband Will passed away on 4 May 2006.

Have your say on emergency services funding

THE public is invited to have their say on the best path forward to reform the way emergency services are funded via a consultation paper which is now online.

The NSW Government is encouraging views on the design and scope of a new model to replace the current system which places the burden of an Emergency Services Levy (ESL) on insurance premiums.

“Public feedback is an important step in reforming the way emergency services are funded into the future,”

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said.

“I want to ensure that we create a lasting system where everyone contributes to the crucial emergency services we all rely on.

“We’re encouraging industry stakeholders and the wider community to express their views now so the new funding model for emergency services in NSW is fair, efficient, simple and adapted to the future impacts of climate change.”

Currently, only households and businesses

that pay for insurance are paying the levy to fund Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW State Emergency Service.

The NSW Government last November announced the levy would be removed from insurance and applied instead to property.

The ESL Consultation Paper is seeking feedback on four possible models to create a sustainable system that will spread the costs across all property owners.

The NSW Government

says it is “committed to ensuring any new model will include protections for pensioners and vulnerable members of the community”.

The model will also be revenue-neutral and continue to be determined solely by the funding needs of the three agencies.

NSW Treasury estimates that the total annual cost of flood and bushfire to the economy is projected to increase from $7 billion in 2020-21 to $24 billion by 2070-71 as climate change

related extreme weather events become more frequent and intense.

The existing ESL has pushed insurance premiums in NSW up by around eighteen percent for residential property and around 34 percent higher for commercial property.

Rising costs now mean more than one-third of households in NSW do not have home contents insurance – which is the highest rate of any state in the nation.

The Government is

asking for feedback on a range of design features, including how levy rates should apply to different property types and locations, how the levy should be collected, and what protections should be provided for pensioners and other vulnerable groups.

The Consultation Paper is open for feedback until 22 May 2024, and can be found at www.haveyoursay. nsw.gov.au/reformingemergency-servicesfunding-system.

q Lifelong friends: Joyce and Enid aged 99 and 102.

Enid as teenagers.

Maths program tackles surveyor shortages

By Andrea FERRARI

THE dearth in qualified surveyors across Australia is being tackled in local educational establishments.

Through a program called Maths in Surveying running across NSW, students are provided with a day of practical, interactive exercises.

On Thursday 2 May 2024, Maths in Surveying will come to the Coffs Harbour Education Campus, working with Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students.

“At Coffs Harbour, the students will use GPS and Total Stations to measure remotely across a lake and

calculate the height difference between two points,” Maths in Surveying convenor Ian Iredale told News Of The Area.

“Ground penetrating radar won’t be used at Coffs, although it is commonly used by surveyors to locate and map underground services.

“A Total Station measures

horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances.

“GPS measures the east, north and height of a point on the Map Grid of Australia coordinate system which is used on all Australian topographic maps.

“The GPS we use looks nothing like that in a mobile phone or car navigation system,” said Ian.

“The surveying version measures horizontally to a precision of about +/- 15mm, whereas the latter systems measure to about 5-10m horizontal accuracy.”

After the session,

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interested students will be encouraged to obtain work experience with a local surveyor.

The hope is that students will be inspired to continue to a university or TAFE course in surveying.

Surveying covers a wide range of opportunities, from cadastral (boundary) surveying which requires Government registration; engineering surveying (road, sewer, drainage design); deformation surveys to check dams, bridges and buildings remain stable; aerial surveying, today mainly

using drones; hydrographic surveying to map underwater features; mine surveying; photogrammetry (taking measurements from images); and geodesy to determine the shape of the earth and our continental movement.

Coffs Harbour is one of six regional areas running the program.

A report released in 2019 by BIS Oxford Economics highlighted that there is a current shortage of surveyors in Australia, with only 8,172 surveying professionals filling the demand of 9,125 positions.

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q Students engage with the Maths in Surveying program.

q Maths in Surveying teaches students how to use GPS equipment.

Arming students with education to protect our marine environment

school students will soon become champions of the NSW marine estate, with a new education program released by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries.

DPI Director, Marine Estate Management, Mr Heath Folpp, said the program will provide our younger generation with tools to increase their awareness of threats to coastal waterways and become “agents of change”.

“The lessons and learning resources are tailored for Years 1 to 6 and have been created to assist teachers to easily integrate the program into the classroom, offering teaching materials aligned with the NSW curriculum,” Mr Folpp said.

“The program includes resources that will take students on a journey through a range of coastal environments, while addressing a variety of topics including threatened species, responsible fishing, catchment management and traditional use of Sea Country.

“The program is accessible to all primary

schools, regardless of coastal location, with the teaching resources now available to download for free from the NSW Marine Estate website.

“We acknowledge the valuable and varied roles that NSW educational partners play in the success of educational initiatives around the marine estate and look forward to supporting teachers in the adoption of the Marine Estate Agents program within their school.”

Mr Folpp said the Marine Estate Agents program is a key output of the NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy, which will help ensure positive behavioural changes for generations to come.

"85 percent of NSW residents live within 50 kilometres of the coast, and our marine estate supports a $15 billion ocean economy – a healthy marine estate shapes the success of coastal communities,” Mr Folpp said.

“The Education Strategy is a key deliverable of the NSW Government's Marine Estate Management Strategy and will coordinate, develop and deliver education programs to promote a healthy marine estate.

“Educating younger generations about the

q The program includes resources that will take students on a journey through a range of coastal environments.

importance of a healthy marine estate will further safeguard it now and into the future.”

To learn more about the Marine Estate Agents

program, please visit www. marine.nsw.gov.au.

Excellence in aged care confirmed

in their own homes and empowered in their own life choices.

A recipient of home care with Linked to Life, Debra H said, “The service works well for me.

Quality Standards.

According to auditors during their visit in January 2024, “Clients of Linked to Life seem happy with their home care and, when they are happy, then we are also happy.”

Trevor Pigot, Chairperson of the Linked to Life Board of Management, said, “We are delighted to have our excellence officially confirmed.

“It is often thought that the Royal Commission into Aged Care was all about raising the standards in food and services in nursing homes,” said Trevor, “but it is also about ensuring high standards of care and support for aged people living at home.”

Linked to Life’s mission is to provide high quality personalised services for people to feel supported

“They help me to develop and understand my preferences and are always happy to listen and make adjustments if needed.”

Donna Kerr, Manager of Linked to Life, told NOTA, “Our volunteers and paid care team are highly valued, performing an essential role in the delivery of personalised care to our clients.

“For anyone thinking about a rewarding career in aged care, or maybe volunteering to support older persons at home, look no further than your employer of choice, Linked to Life.

“We provide training and support for our team in all aspects of their work, and a warm and inclusive work environment.

“For anyone looking for a career in aged care but have not gained the necessary qualifications, Linked to Life can facilitate an ‘earn while you learn’ program.

Local care worker Kiralee said she loves working for Linked to Life “because they are small and offer personalised care to clients”.

“You can gain essential skills and certification for a rewarding career in aged care and be paid along the way.”

“I love all the clients whom I get to work with regularly... such a rewarding job!”

Honorary Secretary to the Board of Management for Linked to Life, Dr Max Brinsmead said, “We are also looking for volunteers to serve on the Board.

“An independent and adaptable Board of Management is essential to continue the delivery of highquality care and to ensure compliance with the many quality and safety standards.

“This can also be a satisfying and rewarding experience.”

Further information is available on the website www.linkedtolife.org.au or by contacting the Manager, Donna Kerr, by phone on 02 66517365.

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Bellingen Show ups the ante on sustainability

By Andrea FERRARI

REGENERATIVE farmer and actress Rachel Ward will open the Bellingen Show on Saturday 4 May, in a nod to the new sustainability focus of the annual agricultural event.

This year’s show will introduce the ‘SustainaBellingen’ Showcase, a series of presentations, interactive panels and workshops taking place throughout the Sunday (May 5) of the Show.

Rachel’s commitment to sustainability and regenerative farming, as depicted in the award-winning documentary film ‘Rachel’s Farm’, featuring her home farm in the Nambucca Valley, makes her a fitting choice.

She will be joined by Raji Renshaw, an ambassador for Celebrate T21, to co-open the Show.

Rachel will also be chatting about all things beef and regenerative farming during a taste test with local producers Bello Beef.

The ‘SustainaBellingen’ Showcase will take place on Sunday 5 May from 9am to 3pm in the Entertainment Tent, re-styled for the day as the ‘Planet Talks Tent’.

“Learn, connect and be inspired,” Bellinger River Agricultural Society President Dr Susan Lumsdaine told News Of The Area.

“Hear from local groups dedicated to social, environmental and economic sustainability, share their initiatives and experiences in regenerative agriculture, food security, Gumbaynggirr culture, inclusivity,

housing, our local forests, seed saving and more.

“Pull up a pew and learn from locals working at creating a more sustainable and vibrant future for Bellingen.”

While the Show Society’s organisers are passionate about continuing the traditions of the country show, they are, at the same time, keen to reflect Bellingen’s unique personality with carefully curated additions.

“We’re delighted to be showcasing a range of sustainability initiatives this year as a part of the ‘SustainaBellingen’ project.

“We are partnering with OzGREEN to provide Rethink Waste stations around the Showground, and Northbank Community Garden will be taking our compostable waste.

“CoffeeforClimate will also be helping with their well-established mug library.

“Reducing the amount of single use coffee cups is a key strategy in reducing our landfill waste, so grab a coffee in a mug library cup and take it with you as you stroll around the Show.

“Mugs can be dropped off at any Rethink Waste station or coffee vendor stall,” said Susan.

“Also don’t forget to bring your water bottle that can be filled at either of the two water stations in the Showground.”

Traditional trappings of a country show will abound over the weekend with Show competitions in the Pavilion, horses, cattle, poultry, woodchop, the Grand Parade, a multitude of food and trade stalls as well as

BELLINGEN SHOW

q The Bellinger River Agricultural Show 2024 will introduce a focus on sustainability, with various workshops and partnerships, such as Rethink Waste with OzGREEN.

the Entertainment Tent, Reptile World and Petting Zoo.

“Challenge yourself on the eight-metrehigh climbing wall or in the bungee run or obstacle course,” said Susan.

“And on Saturday we’re bringing back some old-fashioned fun with egg and spoon, sack and three-legged races.”

Internationally renowed composer and pianist Elena Kats-Chernin will perform Eliza’s aria excerpts from Wild Swans and other favourites in a scintillating program.

Tickets available online and at the door until sold out

W: www.coffsmusicsociety.com.au

E: tickets@coffsmusicsociety.com.au

M: 0466 985 652

Tickets: $60 (adult) $55 (concession) $15 (student

Friday 26 April 7:30pm Pre-concert talk 6:30pm

St John Paul College Theatre, Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour

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The sounds of Simon and Garfunkel

harmonies and stirring songs penned by Paul Simon.

Their music remains timeless, etched in the memories of those it initially touched, and the generations since who have discovered their songs.

Sunday, 5th of May, 2024 9am - 3pm Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens Entry by gold coin donation per person Come and join the fun! - Japanese costumes - Mr. Hooker Bear - bonsai -

‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Sounds of Silence’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’... the list of nostalgia goes on.

Relive these era-defining songs at the Jetty Theatre at Coffs Harbour on Sunday June 23 from 3:30pm, when Mark Shelley and Peter O’Regan perform ‘The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel’.

Shelley and O’Regan have been successfully touring and performing for decades, who, with their rich true vocal blend and masterful acoustic guitar playing, recreate the emotion, stories and sound of the ‘60s.

Joining them on stage is the inimitable bass player Christopher Soulos.

The trio’s individual musical experiences and stories of life on the road seem endless.

Now, after being friends and admiring each other’s work for years, it is with great pleasure they join forces to present ‘The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel’.

What a great Mother’s Day gift!

Here’s a chance to take your Mum for free.

The first five people who call the Theatre and buy a ticket, who mention this article, will receive a complimentary ticket for their Mum.

This offer is limited to five persons only, so be quick!

For bookings visit jettytheatre.com or

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April 2024

Friday 4pm-10pm

Saturday 9am-10pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

Friday $2 per person’

Adult $10 (16 years & over)

Child $5 (6-15 years, 5 & under free)

Aged Person $8 (please show card)

Family $25 (2 adults, up to 4 children)

An initiative of the Australia-Japan Society of Coffs Harbour, Tokonoma Bonsai Society Coffs Harbour and The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Sponsored by the city of coffs harbour

SIMON and Garfunkel reflected and defined the mood of the 1960s with their close vocal

q Mark Shelley and Peter O’Regan will perform ‘The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel’ at the Jetty Theatre.

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Legal Hypothetical: Investigating the mysteries of Probate

NAVIGATING the realm of probate can often seem daunting, leaving many grappling with its complexities.

Fundamentally, probate is the legal validation of a deceased individual's will, cataloguing of the assets of the estate, identifying outstanding debts and taxes, and recording the distribution to beneficiaries.

The practical intricacies of probate come to light through the distinct experiences of Brian, Julie and their friend Kathryn.

Julie held jointly only owned assets with Brian.

Upon his death, Julie sought legal advice, to discover that, due to the joint ownership of their assets, the probate process could be bypassed saving the estate time and money.

Conversely, Kathryn’s journey took a different course.

Her partner, Paul, left behind assets including real estate and bank holdings.

With Paul's assets solely held in his name, Kathryn found herself requiring probate.

In New South Wales, the transfer of real estate mandates a grant of probate, though the necessity of probate for other assets varies, contingent upon the policies of different entities such as financial institutions, nursing homes, and superannuation companies.

These institutions establish their own protocols for releasing assets, with some requiring probate for values exceeding a certain threshold, while others have a general policy requiring probate. The grant of probate serves as a safeguard for these entities, ensuring assets are disbursed only to duly authorised executors.

A unique complication arises with assets like relocatable homes and properties within retirement villages, where ownership of the home is not held under Torrens Title.

Here, the requirement for probate is dictated by organisational policies rather than statutory mandates.

Furthermore, aged care facilities may stipulate the production of probate for the release of refundable accommodation deposits (RAD).

The contrasting experiences of Julie and Kathryn underscore the diverse scenarios that executors may confront.

These narratives demonstrate the paramount importance of seeking expert legal advice to deftly navigate the dynamics of estate administration.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column. Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor 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 cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Is the Council letting the community down?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is disappointing to say this, but our council is letting our community down.

The Mayor must take responsibility for the recalcitrant stance of our council toward the Jetty Foreshores development, and for council's poor reputation generally.

In what can only be described as a bipartisan agreement, the State Labor Government, and Minister Stephen Kamper, have arrived at effectively the same position as our community as represented by our state member, who has been clear in his and his party’s position from the beginning.

And yet, our Mayor leads a council hell bent on preventing any revitalisation of our Jetty Foreshores to its full potential.

This is letting our city down.

The refined masterplan is extremely reasonable, despite what scaremongers and truth-twisters would have the community believe.

Reluctantly, I think this Mayor should just go.

I fully supported his candidacy as Mayor, even meeting him more than once before the last council elections to confirm in my own mind that he was a reasonable man with our community’s best interests at heart.

I do not expect to agree with every decision of council or that of the Mayor’s but this reactionary position on the Jetty Foreshores, which evades common sense, bipartisanship and is at odds with the community, is the nail in the coffin for me.

Regards, Brett SPRAGUE, Toormina.

Jetty Foreshores plan ‘transcends political lines’

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE proposal to develop our foreshore into a vibrant mix of green spaces, shops, restaurants, and residential and tourist areas is not just a project; it’s a transformative step towards enhancing our city’s liveability and prosperity.

I understand and respect the concerns some have expressed about the transition of public land into spaces that include some private development.

I also recognise anxieties that accompany change - it’s a sentiment that speaks to our desire to preserve the accessibility of our community spaces.

The Jetty Foreshores will always remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

The underlying concept of the revitalisation is about enhancing the

quality of life for each one of us.

The green spaces within this development are a cornerstone of the project.

This vision buzzes with life, where families picnic on lush lawns, children play in safe, green surroundings, and friends gather for meals overlooking the water.

These are the spaces where memories will be made.

Revitalising the foreshores is about creating opportunities - it’s a place where local businesses flourish, creating jobs and bringing innovation to our doorstep.

It’s jobs and social opportunities for our young people so they don’t have to move away.

It’s a boost for our local economy ensuring that our city remains vibrant and sustainable for generations to come.

It’s a place where tourism will flourish – a place which makes the most of what we have to offer.

DEAR Jasminda,

MY son went overseas recently and returned with multiple broken bones from a mountain biking accident.

I'm wondering about the best way to approach this so he doesn't continue to engage in risky activities into the future.

Dear Josie,

Mmmn. This is a tricky one.

Whether something is a risky activity comes down to a whole range of factors including expertise, experience, preparation, and external variables that can't always be planned for. Sometimes an accident is just that - plain bad luck.

Likelihood levels also come into it.

It could be argued that there is more risk in your son driving to work than a holiday-based biking accident.

We can't prepare for every potential danger, but we can certainly assist with mitigating those dangers.

To start with, he is going to be feeling very sore and sorry, so now isn't the time to dwell on the accident.

It's certainly not the time for any 'what were you thinking?' conversations when you give him his evening sponge bath (no doubt more excruciating for him than the accident).

What he needs is your physical and emotional support.

He will already be upset with himself.

As he starts to feel better, you could ease into conversations about how to be better prepared in the future.

Was the track slippery?

Was he trying to ride a course above his skill level?

Was fatigue involved?

Was he wearing all the necessary safety gear to minimise injury?

Did he have delusions that he was world class rider John 'The Tomes' Tomac instead of Bradley from the Bay?

We can help our kids pack for exciting adventures, but there are some things that can't be packed, including life experience.

Learning from mistakes is unfortunately one of the best, and sometimes most painful, ways to grow.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Unfortunately the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation has been politicised, twisted and weaponised on too many occasionsto the detriment of the broader community.

This project transcends political lines because this is about our shared future, our common goals.

It’s about creating a legacy of prosperity, sustainability, and community for our children and their children.

Regards, Gurmesh SINGH, Member for Coffs Harbour.

Josie B

Language shapes our ideas and culture

DEAR News Of The Area,

INCREASINGLY the debate over foreshore development occupies the Opinion and Letters section of NOTA. Opinions are wide ranging but generally fall into two groups: those for and those against.

My letter is not about picking sides but rather the language used and how language influences ideas and opinions.

Recently Grace and Ian Blackie (NOTA 12/04/2024) asserted that ratepayers should ‘make decisions on the Foreshores’.

I do not agree and here are some reasons.

Many in the community are renting (29.4 percent ABS Census 2021) and

From the Mayor’s desk

By PAUL AMOS (Mayor) City of Coffs Harbour

I ATTENDED a couple of great community gatherings on the weekend

according to Grace and Ian would not have a say in what was to happen at the foreshore.

Almost one-third of the community.

What about those who invest in property here but live remotely?

Why should their opinion carry any more weight than a local resident?

Further, about ten percent of the community are aged 15-24 years and many of this group would likewise have no input.

I’m guessing many of this group do not own property.

Then we consider our seniors in various retirement facilities, many of whom contribute to the facilities rates but are nonetheless not considered ratepayers.

that will only get bigger and better.

The Italian Festival at the Yacht Club paid homage to many great Italian families that played a huge pioneering role in the evolution of our city.

I was lucky enough, growing up in Coffs Harbour, to see first hand the contribution to our progress and culture these people have made.

It was great to catch up with a few "paisanos" (friends of the old country).

Well done Micheal Hauville and organisers.

This will be a big event into the future, so watch out for it.

On Friday night I welcomed riders at

Could parking issues have been avoided during school holidays? A project

As if the town centre doesn’t already look shabby enough.

Regards,

DEAR News Of The Area,

HOW can the state government and our local state member say what is going to happen at the Jetty Foreshores, when the majority of the people of Coffs and the Coffs council does not want the proposed housing project at the foreshores.

Really, have they forgotten who elects and pays them to service us?

Now we are seeing an apparent threat from state government that the funding for the Jetty pier restoration needs to be considered in respect to the proposed foreshores accommodation plan. This appears to be quite a nasty statement designed to scare off further action

I couldn’t find an estimate on the number but sixteen percent of the community were aged over 70 years (ABS Census 2021).

I did not write this letter to criticise Grace and Ian and I am sure they would not want their message construed in this way.

However, the language promotes inequity and elitism.

If we are a community bound by common values and purpose then why shouldn’t all members of the community be treated equally?

Language is our primary tool of expression and communication.

Language shapes people and their culture.

abused.

However, when it is misused to spread misinformation and disinformation it fuels the rise of such things as the ‘conspiracy theory’ and ‘Trumpian politics’.

Language can be enlightening, a defence of the indefensible and ‘make lies sound truthful and murders acceptable’ (Orwell).

It comes in many forms such as the political spin and obfuscation that we see in the debate over foreshore development.

NOTA, be careful with the language.

Regards, Peter O’BRIEN, Coffs Coast.

against the government.

The council should be applauded for representing this back to the minister in the minute produced last week.

The whole proposal is fraught with problems, this is premium grade accommodation right on a train line, parking space for hundreds of extra cars that have only two accesses over the rail tracks and the lower buildings on the west side of the rail tracks may have views blocked by the height of these proposed buildings.

Oh sorry, the buildings will be of an affordable cost according to the government, even if they are built with water views.

Another backflip by a government before being elected.

They tried this at the Illawarra lakes

Ulong on the way to a finish at Woolgoolga in the Tour de Rocks, then riding the final day with the legendary Faircloth and Reynolds team.

Please, if you like your outdoor adventuring, mark this three day ride on your calendar.

The catering and camping logistics for 400 riders is amazing to see, just one big group of happy campers raising money for very worthy cancer fighting causes.

More on the Foreshores briefly.

Some misleading information coming from the State Government that needs correction.

Firstly, the Aboriginal Consultation

Language is beautiful when not also, but have now caved in and dropped that one.

They need to do this here as well.

Possibly a good solution here is to relocate the road next to the train track giving extra area for recreational parking and possibly some cafes for the people in recreation.

All this while the mess of ownership on the northern section of the foreshores and the homeless living there goes unaddressed.

Regards, Don MILLS, North Boambee Valley.

through Murawin Consulting does not support private residential in the foreshores, nor do the local Aboriginal Elders group - it is strongly opposed.

I had heard Minister Kamper was coming to the City around the end of March.

Repeated requests for meetings with Minister Kamper had been ignored and the only way I was able to speak to the Minister was to impose myself after stumbling across a media announcement I noticed was in progress while driving past.

Living here…aren't we lucky!

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Swimming North Coast members compete at Australian Age Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

SWIMMING North Coast members have achieved top results at the Australian Age and Multi Class Age Championships on the Gold Coast.

Swimming North Coast had 40 competitors take part in the nine-day event from 6-14 April, including ten Multi Class swimmers.

Macksville Swimming Club’s Ethan Blockey was the most successful Swimming North Coast member in the Multi Class events.

He finished second in the 100m backstroke, and third in the 200m medley, 100m breaststroke and 100m butterfly.

He also came fourth in the 200m freestyle, fifth in the 50m freestyle, and 11th overall in the B final of the 100m freestyle.

Coffs Harbour Swimming Club’s Rose-Anna Herden finished seventh in the 200m medley, fifth in the 100m freestyle, and fifth in the 100m breaststroke.

Coffs Harbour Swimming Club’s Lily Bourne finished

seventh in the 50m breaststroke, with Lily-Grace Herden finishing tenth in the 50m freestyle, and Amelia Moore tenth in the 200m medley.

Swimming North Coast publicity officer Faye Rowles said the young swimmers had a great meet against the best in Australia.

“It was a massive event with over 9,000 competitors, and only three other venues in Australia can accommodate this event,” she said.

“Swimmers from all over Australia strive to gain qualifying times to enter.

“It was a fabulous result for our band of swimmers.”

SCU Marlins win first local derby of the season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE SCU Marlins have earnt the first bragging rights of the year after a 13-7 win against the Coffs Harbour Snappers, in their first local derby of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

Scoring was at a premium early in the match, befitting of the wet weather conditions, as the Marlins held a 3-0 lead after half an hour.

The Marlins' attacking pressure and territory advantage took its toll, as

they scored out wide to make it 10-0 in the 32nd minute.

The Snappers hit straight back just two minutes later to make it 10-7 at halftime.

The game continued to be played in the Marlins' attacking half, as the Snappers' spirited defence kept them in the contest.

The match turned into a defensive stalemate with limited scoring chances, as the wet conditions and intense defensive pressure forced mistakes.

edge for much of the second half, with neither side able to land the knockout blow as the scoreboard remained at 10-7 with five minutes to play.

A Marlins penalty goal extended the lead to 13-7 with four minutes left, as the visitors held on for a hardfought and spirited win.

Both sides were coming off opening round losses, with the Marlins going down 24-13 to the Kempsey Cannonballs, and the Snappers defeated by the Grafton Redmen 28-20.

Gilbert gave his thoughts on his side's hard-fought win.

“I think all the work we have done in the preseason in regards to our fitness and our resilience, it showed in the end,” he said.

“They have got a lot of attacking threats all around the park.

We played them last year in similar conditions and they put 40 on us, so it was pretty good from our boys, we fronted up.

“We learnt a bit from last week and how we played against Kempsey, at times we executed and other times we just went rogue.

“We’ll go back and look at the video and hopefully it’s better conditions next week against Port Macquarie.”

The Marlins play their first home game of the season this weekend, when they play host to the Port Macquarie Pirates at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

when they travel to take on the Kempsey Cannonballs.

Coffs Harbour Snappers vs SCU Marlins. Round 2 results. Reserves: Snappers 19 def. Marlins 7. Women’s: Snappers 37 def. Marlins 0. Under 18s: Snappers 39 def. Marlins 14. Under 16s Girls Red: Snappers 37 def. Marlins 20. Under 14s Boys: Snappers 45 def. Marlins 12. Under 14s Girls: Marlins 39 def. Snappers 29.

The Snappers will look for their first win of the season

Marlins player-coach AJ

“It was almost a day when you didn’t want the footy.

Silvy hat-trick fires Lionesses to 6-0 win

q Georgia Silvy scored a sensational hat-trick to fire the Coffs City United Lionesses to a 6-0 victory.

By David WIGLEY

GEORGIA Silvy scored a sensational hat-trick to fire the Coffs City United Lionesses to a 6-0 victory over Sawtell on Saturday, April 20 at Forsyth Park in the HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League.

Two first-half goals by Silvy and one by Chelsea Mallett put the Lionesses in a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.

The Lionesses continued the pressure in the second half, scoring a brilliant team goal with a stunning finish by Hadiya Aldakhi.

Layla Oliver stroked the ball into the bottom corner to make it 5-0 before Georgia Silvy capped off a wonderful personal performance,

Group 2 Junior Rugby League season kicks off

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Coast’s junior rugby league players have returned to action for another year, as the latest Group 2 Junior Rugby League season kicked off the weekend before the

school holidays.

Bowraville Tigers Under 16s began their premiership defence with a 24-20 win at home against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

The game was on a razor's win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets at Rex Hardaker Oval.

Sawtell Panthers started their season with a 32-12

Sawtell Panthers Under 15s had a 22-12 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets, and the Nambucca Valley Tigers had a 34-0 win

against the Kempsey Dragons. Coffs Harbour Comets Under 14s kicked off their premiership defence with a 56-0 win against the Sawtell Panthers at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Bowraville Tigers had a 20-14 win at home against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Smithtown Tigers Under

scoring her hat-trick from the penalty spot.

Lionesses coach Nathan Silvy was delighted with the team's performance.

“I was extremely proud of the way the girls controlled the game from the outset,” he said.

“We created lots of chances but were struggling to convert the opportunities.

“Once we got one we gained some confidence and went into halftime with a 3-0 lead.

“The second half was much the same as the first with us controlling the game.

“I was super impressed by our defence keeping a clean sheet for two weeks running.”

After two wins from two matches the coach wasn’t getting carried away

13s got their premiership defence off to a winning start with a 20-12 win against the Kempsey Dragons. Coffs Harbour Comets Red had a 46-0 win against the Sawtell Panthers at Rex Hardaker Oval, and the Comets Gold had a 24-12 win against the Orara Valley Axemen.

Bowraville Tigers had a 60-0 win at home against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Coffs Harbour Comets

and focused on continual improvement and the next match.

“Moving on, I would like to see us convert more of the opportunities we are creating and increase our ball speed.

“We are looking forward to the challenge of the unknown when we face Orara next weekend.

“It’s great to have a new team in the competition and seeing the women’s competition grow.”

The Lionesses travel to Upper Orara to face the Orara Valley Dingoes on Saturday 27 April at 3pm.

The Woolgoolga Wildcats defeated Orara 4-2 on Friday night in Woolgoolga and next face high flying Urunga at home on Saturday 27 April at 3pm.

Under 12s Gold had a 40-0 win against the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, with the Comets Red team also having an opening round win beating the Sawtell Panthers 20-14 at Rex Hardaker Oval.

Sawtell Panthers Under 16s League Tag side began their premiership defence with a 38-0 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets.

The Group 2 Junior Rugby league season continues with Round 2 games on 2-3 May.

q Ethan Blockey.

AFL North Coast’s junior season gets underway this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

A RECORD number of teams will take to the field when AFL North Coast’s junior season gets underway this Sunday.

50 teams will take to the field this season, which is an eleven percent increase on last year.

Ten clubs ranging from Yamba to Port Macquarie will play in seven competitions this season:

Youth Girls 17s, Under 16s Boys, Youth Girls 15s, Under 14s Mixed, Youth Girls 13s,

Under 12s Mixed, and Under 10s Mixed (which is noncompetitive).

This season also sees the introduction of a Youth Girls 13s competition.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints teams begin their season at home at Richardson Park, while the Northern Beaches Blues teams also begin their season at home with games at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Coffs Harbour Breakers teams begin their season away from home in Round 1.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints

and Coffs Harbour Breakers teams play off at Richardson Park in the opening round.

AFL Northern NSW Community Football & Competition Manager, Brad Greenshields, said the junior competition was continuing to gain in popularity.

“The addition of a new age group and the growth in playing numbers proves that the AFL North Coast is continuing to gain in popularity,” he said.

“Once the season starts, each Sunday will see up to 25 games of footy played across seven age groups, including the new Youth Girls 13s age group.”

Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour season to blast off this weekend

season running from April to September.

By Aiden BURGESS

JUST because summer is over does not mean that the cricket should stop.

The Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour winter competition gets underway on Sunday, 28 April.

Last Man Stands is a two hour, eight-a-side, T20 cricket game for all abilities. It’s a variation on the traditional game with a number of different rules.

These include the last batsmen left facing balls on his own, a batter clearing the boundary off the last ball of either the first or

second innings will score twelve runs (a home run), the non-striker can steal two runs if the striker is out caught (the steal), and two players can be dismissed off one delivery (the double play).

Games are played on Sundays from 9am, with the

Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour manager Andy Levett said the format encouraged Coffs Coast players to try a different form of cricket.

“It’s much more social than the summer competitions, and it keeps people playing all year round,” he said.

“It keeps players in touch for the next summer season, and it's a really fun form of cricket.”

Played in cricket grounds globally, Last Man Stands is the world’s largest and widest-reaching amateur cricket league, and the world’s largest T20 competition with over 100,000 players across the globe.

Last Man Stands connects amateur cricketers all over the world through its global ranking system.

The Last Man Stands website stores and displays all team and individual player profiles with full career history, with every player receiving a global batting, bowling, and allrounder ranking.

Nambucca Heads Roosters win in rain affected round Parker scores worldie on the whistle

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Nambucca Roosters have won their second game in a row to start the season, during a rain affected second round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season. have won their second game in a row to start the season, during a rain affected second round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Roosters had a 44-8 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles, their second big win in a row which sees them as the early ladder leaders.

The scheduled games between the Woolgoolga Seahorses and Sawtell Panthers at Woolgoolga, and the South Grafton Rebels and Coffs Harbour Comets at South Grafton, were deferred due to waterlogged grounds.

Macksville Sea Eagles reserves had a 24-22 win against the Nambucca Roosters at Coronation Park.

The Sea Eagles Under 18s made it two wins in a row to start the season with a 24-6 win against the Roosters.

Macksville Sea Eagles women’s tackle team started their season with a 16-4 win against the Nambucca Roosters.

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 3 matches.

After the opening round

bye and last weekend's washout, the Sawtell Panthers play their first game of the season at home when they welcome the Grafton Ghosts to Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Coffs Harbour Comets and Woolgoolga Seahorses clash at Geoff King Motors Oval, as both sides look for their first win of the season.

The Macksville Sea Eagles and South Grafton Rebels play off in Macksville.

q The Roosters had a 44-8 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

By David WIGLEY

BOAMBEE emerged victorious at a drenched Ayrshire Park with a 2-1 win against Westlawn Tigers from Grafton in the pouring rain in the HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League.

A gruelling first half finished at 0-0, and when both teams scored in the second half, the game seemed destined for a draw.

However, veteran striker Brady Parker didn’t read the script.

In the 88th minute, from near the halfway line, Parker launched the ball over the Westlawn goalkeeper, firing the ball into the top corner to secure a stunning victory.

Player/coach Lachie Moye was pleased with the team’s commitment in tough playing conditions.

“Saturday was a great test of character for our lads.

“In tough muddy conditions, I think it is going to be the team who wanted the win just that little bit more, who would come out on top,” he said.

“Though in that regard it was pretty much 50/50.

“Westlawn proved to be the strongest and most

determined team we have seen from Grafton in some time.

“They are a well coached and fit young side, who we knew were confident coming off a good win in their last game.”

Having squandered a number of good goal scoring opportunities, Moye said composure in front of goal is something for his side to work on.

“In the end it was our effort working for each other

in defence, and willingness to keep attacking and getting numbers forward in search of a winning goal, that saw us get our reward.

“It’s always a good feeling picking up your first three points of the season to get the ball rolling.

“We aim to keep improving each week,” Moye said.

Boambee will next face the Urunga Raiders at Ayrshire Park on Sunday 28 April at 2pm Premiership newcomers Urunga Raiders will be a stern test after they defeated last year’s Premiers Northern Storm 4-1 last week.

q Brady Parker won the match in the 88th minute, launching the ball over the goalkeeper from the halfway line.

q AFL North Coast’s juniors return to action this weekend. Photo credit: Green Shoots Marketing.

Biggest ever dog agility and jumping event on the North Coast

q The event enjoyed perfect weather, with hundreds camping overnight.

By Mary KEILY

THE biggest ever dog agility and jumping event on the North Coast of NSW was hosted recently by the Glenreagh Dog Sports Club at the Glenreagh Recreation Ground.

2,000 entries kept six judges busy - two from New Zealand, two from Western Australia, one from Wollongong and one from Port Macquarie.

“They like coming back for a bit of a holiday but have to work really hard as they have to devise the course for Novice, Excellent and Masters and stand in the weather all day long!” Sue Hannah, President of the Glenreagh Dog Sports Club told NOTA.

“People love coming to Glenreagh as it has a lovely atmosphere and we have dinners around the campfire.

“Not all clubs can offer that.”

After a full day of competing, many dog owners prefer camping on-site to staying elsewhere.

“We provide a great

atmosphere and sense of community,” said Sue. “Everybody digs in and lends a hand.”

As national competition

awaits in July, this threeday trial gives handlers an important opportunity to prepare.

The recent Glenreagh

event was only the local club’s second time hosting a trial, with the club having started in March 2023.

The Coffs Harbour and Wollongong clubs also run trials on-site.

“It was suggested to me that we start up a club as we live five minutes away from the Recreation Ground, and before this, I was President of the Coffs Harbour Dog Club, having instructed in Coffs,”

said Sue.

“My husband Murray and I got a few people together and we bought enough equipment to do a ring and it got off the ground.”

They now have over 100 members and run weekly classes.

Sue credits her husband for all the heavy lifting.

“He’s been up there all weekend - scribing and taking scores to the judges,” she said.

The Backyard Ultra has no finish line!

COFFS Trail Runners are hosting the inaugural Coffs Backyard Ultra on Saturday 1 June 2024 - the first Backyard Ultra event for the North Coast of NSW.

Held at Coffs Harbour Showground and along the picturesque Coffs Creek Walkway, the Backyard Ultra involves participants running or walking 6.7 kilometres (one ‘lap’) within an hour, with each new lap starting on the hour.

Anyone who cannot complete the lap within the hour cannot continue onto the next lap.

The event continues until there is just one person remaining – the last one standing, with prizes also for last female and male standing.

The inaugural event already has over 200 entries which will make it one of the most popular Backyard Ultra events ever held in Australia.

“We are amazed by the number of runners who will be lacing up their shoes for the inaugural Coffs Backyard Ultra,” Coffs Trail Runners President and Event Director Keelan Birch said.

“As an inclusive and community-centred running event, we are encouraging anyone who can run 6.7km to take part.

"It’s a great way to achieve a personal best as each 6.7 km lap is not a race and there is a break between laps until

the next hour begins.

“The relaxed nature of the event means people are often more social and running together.

“With the event going until one person remains, the mystery and excitement of the event is not knowing when it will end.

"With the first lap starting at 8:00am Saturday, we will see the bulk of runners finish sometime on Saturday.

"However, we are aware of several people planning to run for 24 hours or longer.

"The longer the event goes on, the more exciting it is to follow as we seek to know: who is going to be the last one standing?”

With last female, last male and last one standing honours on the line, Jonathan Ash and Clare Palmer are two strong contenders familiar with the Backyard Ultra format.

Both runners recently competed in the Sydney Backyard Ultra, with Clare completing 120km (18 laps) to come in as the fourth female.

Jonathan was the last one standing overall with a huge 281km (42 laps).

"Given the calibre of runners like Clare and Jonathan, along with many travelling across NSW and interstate, who knows how long the event will go on for.

"We welcome spectators to come and watch the action

“My dog is Jaxon, a five year old Border Collie which people label as a tornado as he likes to make up his own course, especially if I’m slow,” said Sue.

However, Sue was delighted as Jaxon topped off the weekend by coming first in Strategic Pairs, where two dogs run together.

“He got first prize in half the course time!”

unfold anytime on Saturday or Sunday.

“It is a amazing to see the resilience the runners display

q The Backyard Ultra involves participants running or walking 6.7 kilometres (one ‘lap’) within an hour, with each new lap starting on the hour. Last person standing wins.

“The objective is just to do one more lap.

“However, this donationbased event is just as much about community building

"If you want to do your best in the Backyard Ultra, you can't place a limit on yourself or a goal number of laps.

and encouraging personal bests no matter the distance.

"We have plenty of recreational runners, parkrunners and triathletes joining us for one or two laps.

“Just to be part of the atmosphere of this unique event.”

More information on the inaugural Coffs Backyard Ultra can be found at https:// coffstrailrunners.com/coffsbackyard-ultra/

q Sue Hannah, President of the Glenreagh Dog Sports Club with Jaxon.

Battle of the big cats

to 1-1,” he said.

“Defensively we had a much better reaction to losing the ball than what we saw in the first two rounds which gave us a good platform to launch from.

“Overall mistakes and breakdowns in communication were still present but the reaction and effort from the boys were to a greater standard to what we have seen so far this season,” Knight said.

The Lions will face last year’s

Premiers, the Northern Storm, at Korora on Saturday, April 27, at 2:30 pm.

The Storm will be seeking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat by Premiership newbies Urunga last week.

Meanwhile, the Tigers will face last year’s champions, the Woolgoolga Wolves, at Polwarth Drive, kicking off at 5:00 pm.

q Coffs United Lions (white) and Coffs Coast Tigers (orange) in the battle of the big cats.

Coffs Harbour Breakers go top with second straight win

which they kicked seven goals helped to seal the win for the Breakers.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Breakers have gone to the top of the AFL North Coast ladder with a dominant second round win against the Grafton Tigers.

MNC Cross Country

By Peter BERRINGTON

21 APRIL 2024 at Sandy Beach Reserve

RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Kweller

Happ 7:48, 1; Craig Parsons 8:15, 2; Ned Griffin 8:39, 3; Lachlan Herbert 9:14, 4; Austin Hundle 9:25, 5; Oliver Gordon 9:26, 6; Max Herbert 9:42, 7; Ben Ewart 9:49, 8; Louis Haverkamp 9:50, 9; Christian Petersen 10:24, 10; Astin Nuttall 10:31, 11; Edison Happ 10:38, 12; Oliver Laybutt 10:42, 13; Brad Simmons 10:48, 14; Thomas Feain 11:09, 15; Peter Feain 11:10, 16; Nathan Quinn 11:11, 17; Jesse MunnSawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

NEW BOWLERS – Interested in playing Lawn Bowls @ Sawtell Bowls Club

(Contact the Club 6653-1287 for Free Coaching at times to suit)

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 15/4/24; B Kennedy, B Connors, D Anderson

DEF J Landrey, H Slater, N Foy

R Hampson, L Kratz, L Mitchell DEF

I Connors, P Day, G Hampson

S Wheeler, L Read, M Flint DEF J Chapman, S Kennedy, P Roach

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

APRIL 17 - Howard St Rimfire

Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 17 participants.

Master Grade: Jake Buckley 85.4, A Grade: Johan Greyling 90.5, Stuart D 87.12, Matt Walsh 87.3, Jon Brown 86.6, Phillip Payne 84.1, B Grade: Noel Furness 92.5, Jessica Hancock 87.7,

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

RESULTS 22md April 2024

35 members and visitors played a 9

hole stableford as follows:

Gents Winners:

Tony Dew 18 c/b

Andy Gilkes 18

Robert Standing 17 c/b

Ball Comp:

Garry Silver 17

David Turnbull 16 c/b

Phil Mackay 16

Stuart Malouf 15 c/b

James McIntosh 15

Ladies Winners:

Vicki Silver 21

Jo Corrigan 20

Sandy Dollin 18 c/b

Ball Comp:

Jenny Malouf 18 c/b

Betty Peen 18 C/b

The Breakers led by 10 points at quarter time, before a four goal to none second quarter extended the lead to 36 points at half-time.

A dominant third quarter in

The Breakers won their second straight game in dominant fashion, having a 20.9 (129) to 3.9 (27) victory against the Tigers in Grafton.

Power 12:04, 18; Drew Herbert 12:08, 19; Matt Herbert 12:09, 20; Iggi Nuttall 12:40, 21; Dean Van Hoeck 12:51, 22; Hudson Nightingale 12:58, 23; Jamahl Laybutt 13:02, 24; Jordy Fagerstrom 13:31, 25; Harvey Griffin 13:58, 26; August Hamilton 15:03, 27; Chris Hamilton 15:05, 28; Ben Appleby 15:06, 29; Oaklei Nuttall 16:15, 30; Jeff White 20:54, 31; Steel Beveridge 25:27, 32.

RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Bayley

Johnson 8:03, 1; Aaliyah Parsons 8:14, 2; Zara Johnson 8:22, 3; Evie Sutton 8:56, 4; Lacey Van Hoeck 8:59, 5; Amber Hundle 9:25, 6; Harper Nightingale 9:25, 7; Lola Barclay 9:44, 8; Maya Hill 9:54, 9; Skyla Petersen 10:02, 10;

K Mason, P Cook, C Christian DEF J

Cherne, K Taylor, A Wheeler TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls 16/4/23

J Cox, M McDonald, J Alford DEF N

Elford, H Muir, L North JM Friend, T Goninan, L Kratz DEF J

Wheeler, D Ide, D Tree

T Rhoades, H Dodd, D Grebert (Won on Ends) DEF B Connors, L Mitchell N

Foy

Ladies Minor Singles Championships- A Day DEF N Feltrin

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 17/4/24

Cherelle Steinhardt 85.3, Michelle D 77.0, Sarah Jones 76.0, C Grade: Danny W 77.2, Jeff W 74.2, Phil Hartmann 44.0, Wendi H 39.0, Member-801 37.0, Visitors: Michael Wakes 73.1

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 11 participants. Jon Brown 196.9, Noel Furness 196.9, Johan Greyling 194.10, Jake Buckley 194.6, Jessica Hancock 193.6, Wendi H 192.8, Phil Hartmann 191.7, Cherelle Steinhardt 188.4, Danny W 172.2,

Jane Day 18 Jackie Wilgress 17.

Nearest the Pins: 3rd Hole Jackie Wilgress & Garry Silver 6th Hole Jo Corrigan & John Delaney. Congratulations to all winners.

Welcome new members Clarry & Mary Quirk and Ray & Anne Bulley.

Next week is a 4 person team event “EASY AS”.

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER

APRIL 22

Single Stableford 25 starters today, including visitors from Burleigh Heads and Bingara.

Recent wet weather obviously scared a few of our regulars away.

A great score of 47 points by Tom Cornelius, in trying conditions.

Nicklaus Stanlan-Velt kicked six goals for the Breakers, and Aidan Wallace kicked five.

The Port Macquarie Magpies were also winners in Round 2, beating the Sawtell/Toormina Saints at home 9.14 (68) to 5.5 (35).

After an opening round forfeit from their opposition, the Coffs

Florence Van Hoeck 11:51, 11; Tegan

Van Hoeck 11:52, 12; Penny Harrigan 11:54, 13; Amelia Harrigan 11:55, 14; Kate Marsden 11:55, 15; Victoria Jones 12:23, 16; Iris Greenwood 12:25, 17; Layla Fagerstrom 12:38, 18; Sophie

Van Hoeck 12:41, 19; Amy Hannaford 12:42, 20; Barbara Ewart 13:08, 21; Eliette Munn-Power 13:13, 22; Roberta Power 13:15, 23; Violet Wong 13:24, 24; Joanne Munn 13:28, 25; Brooke Fagerstrom 13:32, 26; Stacy Wong 13:33, 27; Megan Harrigan 14:08, 28; Vicky McClure 14:13, 29; Kirra Bridger 14:28, 30; Kristy Bridger 14:29, 31; Alexandra Jones 16:49, 32; Bridgette Jones 16:50, 33; Rhea Nuttall 18:02,

R Williams, B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick

DEF B Newling P Bartholomew, G Campbell

G Dorrington, B Pemberton, A Wagstaff DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint

L Woods, W Vaughn, A Wheeler DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, R Petterson

G Hitchen, R McLennan, S Wilkinson DF N Stahlhut, H Slater, B Meadows

L Preston, N Lamond DEF I Muller, L Zecchinati

T Lavelle, D Frost DEF P Bird, A Baker

R Stock, P Collins, B Martin DEF A

Jeff W 156.2, Visitors: Michael Wakes 183.2

April 10 - Howard St Rimfire

Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 26 participants.

Master Grade: Jake Buckley 97.11, Daniel Finlay 94.7, Ben R 91.5, A Grade: Andrew Ryan 98.9, Phillip Payne 93.8, Stuart D 87.5, Alan Newey

83.3, Johan Greyling 82.5, Matt Walsh

81.3, B Grade: Cherelle Steinhardt 87.4, Sarah Jones 85.2, Mark Pelmore

Coffs Harbour District Darts

Harbour Breakers women started their premiership defence with a 7.11 (53) to 2.4 (16) win against the Grafton Tigers.

Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves also got the job done in Grafton, having a 13.13 (91) to 3.3 (21) win against the Tigers.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves had a 6.13 (49) to 6.4 (40) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

34; Kiralee Gordon 22:07, 35; Rebecca Gordon 23:03, 36.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Craig Parsons 18:33, 1; Hugh Morgan 19:58, 2; Sam Ewart 20:15, 3; James Karrasch 21:05, 4; Andrew Wong 21:33, 5; Angus Morgan 22:09, 6; Eric Greenwood 22:12, 7; James Counter 22:33, 8; Alex Greenwood 22:53, 9; Nathan Quinn 22:54, 10; Leon Petrohelos 22:57, 11; Reuben Wong 23:54, 12; Nigel Cotsell 24:05, 13; Ben Happ 24:12, 14; Ned Griffin 24:17, 15; Astin Nuttall 27:52, 16.

RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Poppy

Barclay 20:09, 1; Sarah Morgan 22:02, 2; Aaliyah Parsons 22:11, 3; Corrine

Sorbello, B Blight, A Attard

N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris DEF J

Chapman, M Cutts, J Murtas

I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh DEF J

Urge,N Richardson, N McClelland

C Christian, W Hall, D Wheeler DEF

A Vivian, D Anderson, N Wong

P Cook, R Rolinson, M Aujard DEF N

Sillar, G Fisher, M Langley

FRIDAY – Open Social Bowls 19/4/24

H Muir, K English, C Hill DEF N Wong, K Lewis, G Campbell

W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff DEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris

85.2, Michelle D 84.7, Lockie Knight 81.2, Gary McKinnon 75.1, Jessica Hancock 57.2, C Grade: Carl P 84.5, Mitch Upton 67.1, Hugh N 62.1, Member-854 61.3, Jeff W 61.2, Pete C 58.2, Visitors: Lee Freeman 77.2, Greg Newman 55.0, Kate Giles 33.0, Reid Bentley 31.0, Open Sights: Stuart D 94.2, Matt Walsh 94.2, Mark Pelmore 87, Carl P 86.2, Sarah Jones 86, Cherelle Steinhardt 85, Pete C 83.2, Lockie Knight 81.2, Ben R 81.1

Fluke Shots def Thunderstruck 5-4

Warriors def Bad Habbits 5-4

DILLIGAF def TeeBeeAye 8-1

Surgical Steel - Bye

100s

Anna (1)

Elaine (1)

Asttan (1)

Bob (2)

Tom, unfortunately, does not qualify as a Veteran, but deserves a mention, having 3 over off the stick.

Adjusted results, Winner, Dale Tierney 39, 2nd, Dave McGilvray 36, 3rd, Garry Matthews 34 c/b.

Run-down Alan Titley 34, Arthur Hassett, Selwyn Newby 33, Kim Michelsen 32, John McKenzie, Paul Bastick 30, Gerry Amer 29 c/b.

Bradmans Nick Betar 17.

NTPs 3rd Grant Cardow, 9th Geoff Bracken, 18th Gerry Amer.

Longest Putt John McKenzie.

Slab Winner Laurie Renshall (again).

Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s won their second straight game to start the season, having a 16.14 (110) to 4.2 (26) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints face off in their local derby at Fitzroy Oval this weekend, as part of ANZAC Round.

Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley travel to take on the Grafton Tigers.

Happ 22:35, 4; Kristy Bridger 22:58, 5; Willow Nuttall 24:01, 6; Amy Hannaford 24:17, 7; Valla Parsons 25:12, 8; Amelia Harrigan 25:12, 9; Tanya Griffin 25:40, 10; Lara Karrasch 25:54, 11; Lily-Mei Wong 27:17, 12; Stacy Wong 28:04, 13; Alison Fidge 29:48, 14.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Joel Harrigan 39:10, 1; Paul Woodhouse 40:34, 2; Chris Hamilton 40:39, 3; Ben Appleby 40:46, 4; Adam Johnson 43:31, 5; Brad Simmons 47:35, 6; Greg Ewart 53:00, 7.

RESULTS: 10km (Female) - Nicole Feain 38:15, 1; Sally Jeffrey 46:48, 2; Kate Marsden 53:25, 3. Next week the runs start at the reserve Lakeside Woolgoolga.

K Mason, W Sharkey, Jan Townsend

DEF L Woods, T Brooks, A Taylor

NT Lavelle, A Baker, B Blight DEF N Kotrozos, C Christian, J Townsend

L Read, P Coulton DEF L Feltrin, J Flynn

K Lowrey, G Hitchen, W Bujeya DEF B Webster, P Paunovic, P Cook

G Hampson, H Dodd, E Tindall DEF D Frost, P Covington, N Sillar

M Flint, P Bartholomew, B Meadows

DEF M Saillard, J Urge, T Karman

P Bird, H Slater, P Day DEF B Cook, B Hamilton, J Richardson

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 16 participants.

Daniel Finlay 196.8, Ben R 195.9, Jake Buckley 194.10, Lockie Knight 193.8, Johan Greyling 191.6, Cherelle

Steinhardt 190.8, Jessica Hancock 190.4, Pete C 185.3, Mark Pelmore 185.3, Mitch Upton 179.3, Carl P 175.3, Jeff W 165.0, Visitors: Greg

Newman 181.6, Lee Freeman 161.0, Kate Giles 124.1, Reid Bentley 67.0

Surgical Steel 36

Thunderstruck 30

Fluke Shots 28

TeeBeeAye 28

Brad (9)

Craig S (3)

Dean (1)

Kevin Ca (2)

Kevin Co (2)

Paul (3)

Peter (2)

Rob (3)

Steve (1)

Trevor (1)

High pegs

Craig C (59)

Craig S (120, 106)

Leader Board

DILLIGAF 59

Warriors 50

Bad Habbits 39

NORTHERN BEACHES

Woolgoolga Woolworths

Moonee Beach Newsagency

Moonee Beach Coles Supermarket

Emerald Beach General Store

Sapphire Beach Service Station

Woolgoolga Diggers Club

Woopi Bottle Shop

Liquor Legends Emerald Beach

Mitre 10 Woolgoolga Top Town Market Sunken Chip Takeaway Sandy Beach

Nicole Cardow Real Estate Sunset Room Restaurant

Woolgoolga Library Royals Garage, Corinidi Beach

COFFS HARBOUR

Coffs Central Shopping Centre Fresco Marketplace Palate and Ply Coffee Shop

Lucky 7 Supermarket, Northside Shopping Centre

Bray Street Newsagency Coffs

Coles Supermarket Woolworths

Spar Supermarket Coffs Harbour

Meats

Bray Street Butchery Coffs Harbour Produce

Clog Barn Coffs

Macleod's Furniture Court Homebase

The Village Pantry - Homebase Observatory Apartments

The Happy Frog Northside Bakery Book Warehouse Community Village

Coffs Harbour Library and Cafe

Coffs City Council

Nu Era Kitchens

Big 4

WORBOYS

TUESDAY Open Triples 16/04/2024

G Duffey, C Weatherall, D Valentine d G Williams, R Beaumont, G Hinsley 19 – 14

S Jones, P North, J Dunn d S Campbell, B Smith, P Lilly 24 – 18

D Wilson, B Nicholson, M Berube d R Aitken, W Moore, R Oakley 25 – 20M

Cutts, J Murtas, G Stanford d D Fulcher, A Worboys, R Lane 19 – 12

C Brian, M Ross, K Olgivie d S Bywater, T Aarts, M Miller 28 – 13

J McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull d J

Sawtell Golf Results

By Jenet O’DOWD

16/4 MEDLEY Stableford A: Terry

Rapley 42, Greg White 41. B: Josh

Siebert 42c/b, Chris Ryan 42. C: Christopher McDonald 40. Kate Thornborough 38c/b. Balls to 35c/b.

NTP 7A: Rebecca Goldsmith, B: Stephen

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 19th April, 2024

Division 1

Troy Prystasz d David Cini 3/2, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/0, Paul Hendriks d David Cini 3/1, Reece Baker d Troy

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marylin ELY

TUESDAY 16 April.

There was a good turn-up of ladies on Tuesday 16 to play a 4 BBB Teams event at Safety Beach golf course.

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

MNCVGA RESULTS

TUESDAY, 16th April, 60 MNC veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Bellingen Golf Course.

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marylin ELY

TUESDAY 16 April.

There was a good turn-up of ladies on Tuesday 16 to play a 4 BBB Teams event at Safety Beach golf course.

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glen LANE

FRIDAY Social Bowls 19 - 4 - 24

Donna Forster and I Cork defeated

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

SOCIAL bowls Wednesday 17th April

K Dunn, C Venturi, C Jones def K

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Robinson, W Grimshaw, M Flint 14 – 12

P Woodsell, E Crestini, L Morris d L Goodacre, S Crawford, R Host 27 – 13

R Wisely, R Alford, K Kaaden d S Meyer, J Thorn, D Condon 22 – 9

D Catling, D Orchard, M Star d K Bienefelt, K Johnson, C Jones 30 – 14

N McVicar, B Worboys, R Douglas d K Williams, S Bloomfield, I Trengove 20 – 15

Thursday Mens Triples

18/04/2024

A Dorrington, D Hull, R Shephard d M Lee, L Frail, J Long 17 – 16

K Olgivie, D Wilson, M Star d J Lowndes, M Miller, R Harris 19 – 9

D Francis, J Forbes, R Farmer d P Woodsell, P Toy, L Morris 25 – 15

J McLeod, P Newman, R Alford d N

Thompson, C: Peter Hirth. NTP 11 A: Graham Montgomery (pro pin), B: Wayne Parkin, C: Garry Klaus

17/4 Stableford A: Sharon Shipman38, Rebecca Goldsmith 36, Lynne Rapley 35. B: Teresa King 34c/b, Margaret Gill 34c/b, Pauline Barnes 34. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 7 A: Sharon Shipman (pro pin), B: Pauline Barnes. NTP 11 A: Sharon Shipman, B: Eden Campbell

Prystasz 3/1. WINNER: Reece Baker from Paul Hendriks. Division 2

Lachlan Dierkx d Tim Garrad 3/0, Ray Pyne d Yash Tyagi 3/0, George Ruaporo d Tim Garrad 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi 3/0, George Ruaporo d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Ray Pyne 3/1, Ray Pyne d George Ruaporo 3/0, Tim Garrad d Yash Tyagi 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d George

Considering the damp conditions we have been experiencing, these ladies can’t be deterred, always keen to have a game.

The winning team was Yolly

Gallacher, Cathy Anderson, Karen Bellamy and Lex Bailey.

NTP’s 4th, visitor Narelle Cupples, 7th Karen Bellamy, 9th Teresa King, 11th

A Grade: Winer – Bob Alexander 38, 1st runner-up Urpo Ylinen 37 c/b, 2nd runner-up Rob Reid 37 c/b, 3rd runnerup Ken Alderman 37.

B Grade: Winner - Chris Cuthbertson 35, 1st runner-up Colin Dunne 33 c/b, 2nd runner-up Chris Ryland 33 c/b, 3rd runner-up Greg McLagan 33.

NTP’s: 3rd Chris Smith, 7th Kevin

Considering the damp conditions we have been experiencing, these ladies can’t be deterred, always keen to have a game.

The winning team was Yolly Gallacher, Cathy Anderson, Karen Bellamy and Lex Bailey.

NTP’s 4th, visitor Narelle Cupples, 7th Karen Bellamy, 9th Teresa King, 11th

H Schutz and R Bennell 29 - 17

M Brookes and J Hurrell defeated R Kaufmann and B Merchant 22 - 13

R Gurber and L Kaufmann defeated

K Costelloe and P Devine 31 - 15

A Wroe and R Shaw defeated J Wilcox and M Hopes 27 - 18

J Brooks and F Cacciattolo defeated J

Dunn, J Boulton, J Pearce Kennedy 20/7

K Wilson, Y Hinsley, P Poulton def

S Myers, C McVicar, M Trengove 22/13

B Bodel, M Gudgeon def R DeMeio/J Stirton, A Worboys 16/11

McVicar, I Trengove, R Aitken 25 – 16

D Burridge, M McCabe, T Cooper d

R Douglas, S Jones, J Dunn 20 – 15

G Williams, R Beaumont, M Flint d S

Campbell, B Smith, P Lilly 21 – 19

C Weatherall, D Valentine, T Erskine

d R Kelly, D Condon, J Swan 21 – 18

S Crawford, S Crawford, K Kaaden d

A Taylor, B Worboys, G Hinsley 27 – 15

J Robinson, W Grimshaw, P Rambow d D Catling, M Berube, B Garner 18 – 15

W Moore, R Okaley, D Orchard d N

Dean, R Host, J Bishop 20 – 15

B Hardwick, G Bugden, K Morrison d K Crooks, H Katala, G Colman 17 – 13

K Johnson, C Lloyd, C Jones d R Felton, P North, B Trotman 19 – 13

R Orton, D Schroder, M Moppett d D

18/4 Play 9 Christopher McDonald 23, Trevor Watson 21. Balls to 18c/b

19/4 Medley Stableford Petina

Malley. Balls to 35

20/4 Best 3 Stableford Peter Watt, Aaron Carroll, Steven Oberleuter & James Swilks 121. Dieder Galas, Jordan Davis, Barry Worboyes & Brian Horder 117. Ross Cook, Wayne Parkin, Neil Thomas & Gregory Alchin 118. Mark

Ruaporo 3/2, Ray Pyne d Tim Gerrad 3/0. WINNER: Lachlan Dierkx from Ray Pyne.

Division 3

King McKie d David McGrath 3/0, Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Terry Baker d David McGrath 3/0, Char Berglund d King McKie 3/2, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/1, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Terry Baker d Sharee Templeton 3/1, David McGrath d

Lex Bailey. Congratulations to Cathy Anderson for her hole-in-one on the 7th A great thrill for Cathy even though it wasn’t the ‘money’ hole for her grade.

Thank you June Brennan for donating the raffle won by Vicki Aubusson.

The Hub Cafe Woolgoolga has been welcomed as the new sponsor for the Sanford, 12th Chris Cuthbertson, 16th Ross Donnelly.

Ball run to 32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday, 16/04/2024, the MNC vets golfers conducted two competitions at CEX Urunga. Seven players competed in a 9 hole Stableford event, while 20 players competed in a two person ambrose. Best score in the 9 hole competition

Lex Bailey. Congratulations to Cathy Anderson for her hole-in-one on the 7th A great thrill for Cathy even though it wasn’t the ‘money’ hole for her grade.

Thank you June Brennan for donating the raffle won by Vicki Aubusson.

The Hub Cafe Woolgoolga has been welcomed as the new sponsor for the

Taylor and J Gibbons 26 - 17

J Martin and I Gentle defeated Kevin Combes and J Lynn 30 - 10

S Dodd and T Allen defeated D Barnard and S Barnard 21 - 11

P Wroe and G Pallister defeated Gary Smith and B Pendred 19 - 14

G Lane and Doug Combes defeated

17/14

S Betts, AM Taylor, D Futcher def T Thorn, J Rodwell, C Treharne 26/8

S Hancock, K Blow, L Loadsman def C Keogh, J Long, R Crestani 18/12

Mixed pairs Friday 19th April

Harding, T McLean, C Holland 18 – 17

Round 3 Pennants Results

Grade 2 – Port Macquarie d Park Beach 54 - 51 (9-1)

Grade 3 – Park Beach Red d Sawtell

59 - 46 (9- 1)

Grade 3 – Nambucca Heads d Park Beach - 46 (8 - 2)

Grade 6 – Urunga d Park Beach 59 – 56 (9 – 1)

Grade 7 – Woolgoolga d Park Beach 71 - 61 (8.5 – 1.5)

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.

Shipman, Cameron Arnold, Kane Hickey & Dean Szabo 117. Balls to 111. NTP 7 A: Stephen Sprowles (pro pin), B: Clifford Hutchings, C: Garry Klaus. NTP 11 A: Peter Matten, B: Wayne Parkin, C: Christopher Peale. Straight Drive

A: Charoen Sroyphet, B: Paul Bayliss, C Keith Rhoades. Long Drive A: Kelcie Davis, B:Greg Rogan, C: Chris Turnbull. Ladies Stableford Rhonda

Cooper 37. Balls to 31

Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d King

McKie 3/0, David McGrath d Sharee

Templeton 3/2. WINNER: Terry Baker from Char Berglund.

Division 4

Nick Jankovic d David Iles 3/0, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Jo

Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d David Iles 3/1, David Iles d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Nick Jankovic 3/1. WINNER: Dale Allen from Nick Jankovic.

9-hole Medley competition playable Monday to Friday. It’s a very popular short comp with prizes and a good way to get in an extra game with your husband/partner/friend.

Ladies you will have received an email advising the Safety Beach/Grafton Annual Challenge is now being played on Tuesday 30 April. Always a good game.

was Bruce Wallace.

The ambrose was won by Heather Watkins and David Nicholls with a net score of 65.25. Runners up were Paul Ryan and Neil Thomas with 65.75.

Ball run went down to net 70. NTPs were awarded to Terry Parsons (3rd), Steve Currie (9th), Neil Thomas (12th) and John Ward (18th).

9-hole Medley competition

playable Monday to Friday. It’s a very popular short comp with prizes and a good way to get in an extra game with your husband/partner/friend.

Ladies you will have received an email advising the Safety Beach/Grafton Annual Challenge is now being played on Tuesday 30 April. Always a good game.

Karen Jordan and H Pallister 19 - 17

1st Rink A Wroe and R Sha

w

2nd Rink J Brooks and F Cacciattolo

3rd Rink S Dodd and T Allen

4th Rink Donna Forster and I Cork No Jackpot

A Worboys, L McLeod, T Blow def H Illingworth, Y & G Hinsley 20/13

D Futcher, R Lane def K Dunn, L Loadsman 26/6

R Oakley, R Holloway def G Duffey, D Lindner 18/15

H Illingworth, J Kennedy, B White def

K Elliott, M Long, D Crockett

Wilcox and M Hopes 27 - 18

Results

By Glen LANE

Urunga Foodworks Urunga

Urunga Bowling Club

Dental

FRIDAY Social Bowls 19 - 4 - 24

Donna Forster and I Cork defeated

H Schutz and R Bennell 29 - 17

M Brookes and J Hurrell defeated R Kaufmann and B Merchant 22 - 13

R Gurber and L Kaufmann defeated

K Costelloe and P Devine 31 - 15

A Wroe and R Shaw defeated J

J Brooks and F Cacciattolo defeated J Taylor and J Gibbons 26 - 17

J Martin and I Gentle defeated

Kevin Combes and J Lynn 30 - 10

S Dodd and T Allen defeated D Barnard and S Barnard 21 - 11

P Wroe and G Pallister defeated

Gary Smith and B Pendred 19 - 14

G Lane and Doug Combes defeated

Karen Jordan and H Pallister 19 - 17

1st Rink A Wroe and R Sha

w

2nd Rink J Brooks and F Cacciattolo

G S-Latimer, J Brown def C Treharne, S Jones 20/15

3rd Rink S Dodd and T Allen

4th Rink Donna Forster and I Cork No Jackpot

SSAA Benchrest Results

By Rod MADELEY

DAIRYVILLE range. Event was 100yds Centrefire . Keiran Grabham .2232, sg .134.

Ian Thompson .3908, sg .301.

Rimfire 100yds Score Custom: Keiran Grabham 247.4. Rod Madeley

I Coltman, M Watt def N & C McVicar 15/13

246.4.

Peter Fleming 242.3. Ian Thompson 242.2.

Shane Corfe 240.5. Bernie Axford 240.2.

Shane G. 227.

Hunting rifle: Brett 239.3. (5 targets)

Claudia Corfe 126.2 (3 targets).

Harry 111.2 (3 targets).

100yds Centrefire: Nathan Pitt .2634, sg .140.

Rob Hamilton .2694, sg .120.

Michael Thompson .3004.

Rob Evans .5360.

COFFS

WINNER

Elizabeth Mary ‘Beth’

22nd April 2024, passed away peacefully at home. Late of Coolah, formerly of Tamworth. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Liz & Terry, Lou & Kevin, ‘Matt’ & Trish and Matt & Bec. Adored nan and great-nan of their children.

Aged 81 Years

Now And Forever In Our Hearts

A private family gathering will be held for Beth followed by a private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

Ernest ‘Ernie’ William Bake

20th April 2024

Peacefully at home in Crossmaglen. Dearly loved husband of Pauline. Loving father and father-in-law of Tracey & Ray, Carleen & Craig, Sharon & Charlie, Jason & Michele, and Nicole & Grant. Adored Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Keith & Joy, Lorraine & Ray, and Thelma (Dec). An uncle and friend to many.

Aged 89 Years

Forever in our hearts

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ernie’s funeral service to be held on Saturday, 27th April 2024 at 10.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. In lieu of floral tributes donations to Dementia Australia Foundation may be left at the chapel. Those who cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

JONES

Margaret Ann ‘Marg’

20th April 2024, passed peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus with family by her side. Late of Toormina. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jacki & Brett. Cherished granny of her grandchildren Zara and Harry. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Barry & Anne (dec’d), Colin (dec’d), Karen (dec’d), Gill & Warrie (dec’d), Carol & Jimmy, Susan, Guy & Lyn and Bruce & Bonnie. Aunty of their families.

Aged 81 Years

Forever In Our Hearts And Memories

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Margaret’s Funeral Service to be held in Glenreagh Anglican Church, Glenreagh on Tuesday 30th April 2024 commencing at 12.30 pm, thence for interment in Glenreagh Cemetery.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

LARCOMBE

John Raymond

17th April 2024, peacefully at Palliative Care Bellinger River District Hospital. Late of Toormina. Dearly beloved husband of Suzie. Loving father and father-in-law of Fiona & Brad and Michael & Kim. Adored grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 2. Cherished brother of Milly and Noel. Fond uncle of their families.

Aged 65 Years

Will Be Always In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 26th April 2024 commencing at 2.30 pm.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

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Lynne Catherine Maranda (Nee Newton, McIver)

19th April 2024

Late of Toormina. Loving Mum and Grandmother. Sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Aged 67 Years

In God’s Loving Care

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lynne’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 29th April 2024 at 10am at the LifeHouse Church, Orlando St, Coffs Harbour. Thence for private cremation.

Those who cannot attend, you are invited to view the livestream on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

QUINN

Margaret ‘Margie’

24th April 2024, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Aged Care, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving wife of Geoff. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin & Vicki, Kristine & Brad and Michael & Kathleen. Adored nan and great-nan of their families.

Aged 83 Years

Will Be Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Requiem Mass for Margie to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Monday 29th April 2024 commencing at 10.30 am, followed by a private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Dementia Australia Research Foundation, a collection box will be at the Church.

Margie’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc.

RAE Irmy

Passed peacefully with her family nearby on 19th April 2024. Late of Toormina. Everloving wife of Bill Rae (dec’d). Adoring and supportive mother of Kelly, Annicke and Virginia. Grandma to her darling grandchildren Chloe and Elijah. Cherished daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunty.

Aged 67 Years

Loved Dearly By Her Family

Friends and loved ones are kindly invited to attend Irmy’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 29th April 2024 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi. Irmy’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs

Frances Jane Robinson

18th April 2024

Passed away peacefully at Mater Christi Nursing Home. Formerly of Woolgoolga. Much loved sister of Elaine and her twin brother Ronald (dec). Loving mother to Eliezer and mother-in-law of Leanne. Grandmother of Ty & Flynn, and cherished friend to many. Founder of the Hope Bears charity.

Aged 81 Years At Peace

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Fran’s funeral service to be held on Friday, 3rd May 2024 at 10.30am in the Northern Beaches Anglican Church, Scarborough St, Woolgoolga. Thence for private cremation.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

RIGBY Grant Paul

23rd April 2024, passed away at home with his wife and two adult children by his side. Much loved and adored husband of Loretta. Loving father and father-in-law of Nicholas & Rebecca and Nadene & Mitch. Cherished poppy of Layla, Mia, Sienna, Finn and Pippa.

Aged 67 Years

Our Hero Has Left The Building But Not Our Hearts Gone To Play 1st Trumpet In Heaven’s Band

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Grant’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 3rd May 2024 commencing at 1.00 pm. In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Palliative Care Coffs Harbour or Cancer Research, a collection box will be at the chapel.

Grant’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

THORNCROFT

Enid Betty

20th April 2024, peacefully at Woolgoolga Aged Care surrounded by her loving family. Late of Woolgoolga. Dearly beloved wife of John (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Ian & Kerrie. Cherished grandmother of Kerin & William, Lisa, Renee & Alex. Adored great-grandmother of Ellie, Laura, Willow and Ruby. Survived by her dear brother John.

Aged 81 Years

Forever Playing Bingo

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Enid’s Funeral Service to be held in Northern Beaches Anglican Church, Woolgoolga on Tuesday 30th April 2024 commencing at 11.00 am thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

Enid’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Loving father and father-in-law of Terry & Omella, Stephen, Brian & Irene and Donna & Laurie. Adored pa of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Aged 89 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lester’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 29th April 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

Lester’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH

60th Wedding Anniversary

60th Wedding Anniversary Janet Butt and Fred Appleton were married on Anzac Day, 1964, at Pymble Presbyterian Church and honeymooned on Heron Island.

Loving

Forever In Our Hearts

Sue will be privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. KEITH

ADJUST height shower stool in GC. $35. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

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 F010324

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 BENCH grinder. $100 0400 323 656 F180823

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

2 Wave skis, $100 each. 1 bar fridge $120

1 portable toilet $80

1 folding solar panel 160W as new $200 0434 901 254

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 F070722

BLACK wolf oz tent discovery, 30 second tent. $300. 66512741

BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

976 080

DOG cage, metal collapsable, GC, 90cm L x 60 cm W x 65cm H $40. 0418 795 449

DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605

HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F290324

HORSE rugs. 2 x winter rugs 6' 3" brand new belly straps, very warm polyester filling. $50 each 0418795449 F080324

IKEA chair, modern timber frame, new in packet black and white upholstery. Bargain $150. 0415 981 605

ELECTRIC exercise bike, exc cond. $250 0431 310 830

ELECTRIC Fencer 240 v energiser. Daken perfect cond. Electric tape also avail. $90 0418 795 449

ELECT tread mill, GC $200. 0431 310 830

FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F290324

CAMP chairs x 3, exc cond. $45 for all. Ph 0415 981 605

CHILDRENS play table and 2 chairs, painted wood, 1 metre plus. $90. 66523791 CD Rack stand, Solid timber holds 60 CD’s in excel cond $40 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi CAMPING Rooftop ladder. Extendable. Alum James Baroud. Never used. $70. 0437 543 943 F080324

FENCING Star Pickets new, 10 x 5' 6" (165cm) $5 each, 10 x 2' $2 each 0437 543 943

FISH / ICE BOX fibre glass 50mm foam with double lid. 80cm W x 80cm H

COMPUTER desk vgc $65. 6650 0380 F120123

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943

GOLF buggy, Shark, 4 wheel quik-fold Mk-11 $75. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

GYM stepper, Celsius multilevel gym stepper Height range 100200mm dimensions 1100mm L x 400mm W. $40 0431 514 637

For Sale

OVEN Blanco fan forced hardly used exc cond $300. 0414 251 424

PALMS 1m Alexander 8" pots. $10 each 6652 8815

PIANO, creme col Monarch Royal. VGC $1,500 ono. Ph 0424 303 438

POWER Poles. Second hand pressure treated 8m long in good cond Suit bridge beams, posts landscaping, retaining walls etc. $250 each 0428 531 931. Located Boambee.

PUPPY pen, metal panels x 8. Each panel 61cm L x 91cm H. GC $70. 0418 795 449

2012 Evernew E900

21’. Fully serviced, new tyres. Queen size bed, ensuite, washing machine, full sized fridge, microwave, elect, gas, battery, twin solar panels. Air con and diesel heater. Sat dish and water tanks. Stone guard. Reg til June 2024. Y-07503 Exc cond. Extras inc $45,000 ono Ph 0412 628 186

MILLARD Horizon 2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

For Sale 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

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447

SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337

SHELVES (2), indoor / garage, solid wood 192cm L x 230cm W x 40cm D, comes with brackets. Exc cond, very strong. $45. 0415981605 e100524

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921

TRAILER, 1.5m L x 1.14m W x 35cm D Rego till 9/24. F54651 $300. 0457 166 507

WASH mach, Bosch front loader, 7.5kg, 830 x 510cm, immac cond $385. 0415 981 605 e100524

WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966

CITROEN C4 1.6L Diesel, 110km, 3 months rego. CNP03P. $6,490 neg. Ph 0410 066 469

TOYOTA Hilux Dual Cab, 3Ltr 4wd, 2012 GC with slide on pop top camper on back. Rego till Sept 24. $20,000 neg DF3108. 0427 034 446

Camper Trailer

CAMPER trailer, Millard 2000. L82849. 5m long, sleeps 6, 2 way fridge, mains and 12v electricity, annex, bike beak for 3, axel reverse for greater clearance adjust step, spare wheel awning. Well maintained garaged. $2,500 ono 0408 298 090

14FT tinnie, 5 hp Yamaha, trailer (Z64044) 12 mths rego. All in exc cond. $2,500. Ph 0401 117 108 e100524

PEDAL craft fishing kayak 3.7m exc cond $1,600. 0427 982 967

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY AFTER THE PARTY

ABC, 8.30pm

This simmering New Zealand series bravely steps into the darkest corners and implores the viewer to explore a confronting scenario. Beloved Kiwi actress Robyn Malcolm, known for her impeccable comic timing from hits such as OutrageousFortune and UpperMiddle Bogan, goes all in for this devastating story as Penny, a middle-aged, free-spirited mother who saw something disturbingly life-changing at a party involving her ex Phil (Peter Mullan) and their teenage daughter’s friend. When Phil returns five years later, their lives begin to unravel as flashbacks shed light. Scalding performances and evocative scenery drive this fresh and confronting drama.

FRIDAY, April 26

Silent Witness. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00 Queen Of Oz. (Mals,

TUESDAY

MINISERIES: THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB

SEVEN, 9pm

Based on the novels by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood, this quintessentially British crime drama is humming with quirks and well-drawn characters. It’s a murder mystery that aims for fun and the investigations lead to some pleasingly unpredictable outcomes and laugh-out-loud moments. This small-town mystery follows a trio of improbable but sharp crimesolvers in dog walker Suzie (Jo Martin), crossword writer Judith (Downton Abbey Samantha Bond) and the local vicar’s wife Becks (Cara Horgan), with detective Tanika (Natalie Dew) not far behind. Faithful to the book, it’s a cosy and light adaptation that brims with character rather than tension.

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

WEDNESDAY RICK STEIN’S FOOD STORIES

SBS FOOD, 7.30pm

He may be pushing 80, but British chef Rick Stein still possesses a winsome childlike wonder when it comes to food. There are many great chefs, but Stein is in a realm of his own with his zest and passion for the history and people behind a dish. Indulging in the fish-loving foodie’s immense back catalogue of shows is a satisfying pastime, but tonight there’s fresh fare with this charming new series exploring modern-day British food. It’s a smorgasbord of lovely scenery, diverse dishes and good oldfashioned chin-wagging as he indulges in a stirring pilgrimage. Complete with recipe demonstrations from his Padstow abode, Stein has a wonderfully engaging recipe for hosting that’s all his own.

World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Clarissa Feildel cooks stir-fried Hokkien noodles. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, Msv, R) An archer returns home to England, only to find the country suffering under the yoke of devious noblemen. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen.

11.25 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)

12.25 Celebrity Obsessed: Christina Grimmie. (MA15+av, R)

1.25 Medical Emergency. (PG, 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 8. Manly Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels.

9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.40 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis. 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

SATURDAY, April 27

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.30 Murder In Provence. (Final, Mav, R) 3.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.00 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (Final, R) 4.50 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (R) 5.20 Landline. (R) 5.50 Aust Story. (R)

6.20 Back Roads: Tom Price, Western Australia. (PG, R)

Presented by Heather Ewart.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo want to play with Dad.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Father Brown. (Return, Mv) A murderer is on the loose in Kembleford.

9.00 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Ma, R)

Part 4 of 5. Desperate to uncover the truth, Joe finds himself on the run.

10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures: Bruce Lee. (Mv, R) A look at Bruce Lee’s life in 10 pictures.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 3. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Women’s race. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Men’s race. H’lights. 4.30 Roman Megastructures. (PGasv, R) 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGa)

6.30 News.

7.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family. (PGals, R)

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG)

9.25 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (PGa, R) 10.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 11.25 Everything You Love. (Premiere, Mals) 12.25 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R) 1.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. (Malsv, R) 3.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 2.

4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Officers stop two newlyweds at the border.

7.30 MOVIE: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. (2008, Mv, R) Adventurers battle a resurrected Chinese emperor. Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello.

9.40 MOVIE: Blade Runner 2049. (2017, MA15+v, R) A young blade runner unearths a secret. Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford.

12.55 Celebrity Obsessed. (MA15+alv, R)

Home Shopping.

Mystic. (R)

House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

SUNDAY, April 28

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (Final, R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma)

8.30 After The Party. (Premiere, Malns) A woman’s ex-husband returns to town.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Premiere, Mdv) Two adventurers meet on a voyage to New Zealand.

10.15 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Malsv, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PGns, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ascot Kayaking. (PG, R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 3. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Apparatus World Cup. H’lights. 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG)

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG, R)

9.35 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (PGa, R)

10.35 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (PGav, R)

11.30 Death Of A Dynasty. (Mv, R)

12.25 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+a, R)

2.55 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.45

World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (PGa, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

11.30 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 3.

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6.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.00 The Dog House. (PGa)

A bulldog has lost its spark since its long-term companion passed away.

8.00 Ambulance UK. (Madl) Crewmates help an elderly patient at the local boatyard who has been on the floor for two days.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGav, R)

A juror dies during Susan’s first big trial.

11.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R)

Jubal Valentine and Nina Chase join the fly team in Rome to gather intel after an American architect is abducted.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl)

The cooks have 75 minutes on the clock to create a dish representing their food dream. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a federal judge is gunned down execution-style in broad daylight, the team is sent looking for a suspect with ties to a local Islamic centre. Things become tense between OA and his girlfriend Gemma.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, April 29

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 MOVIE: They Shall Not Grow Old. (2018, R) 2.50 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 11.10 The Art Of France. (PGan, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Heritage Rescue. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, April 30

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 After The Party. (Malns, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Muster Dogs. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (Return, PGa) 11.00 Secret Cities. (Mans, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Mads, R)

11.55 Faking Hitler. (Ml)

12.50 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

3.50 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, 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. (PGad)

7.30 Farmer

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The murder of a geology

WEDNESDAY, May 1

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town

Adventures. (PGan) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R)

2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.10 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, May 2

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 This is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (R)

2.25 QI. (Ml,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (PGahv) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Treasures Of Arabia. (R)

8.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG, R)

9.25 Blue Lights. (Mal)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Illegals. (MA15+av)

12.00 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Ma, R)

1.50 The Queen’s Mother In Law. (PGa, R)

2.45 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)

3.30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK

AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

COFFS COAST

Battle of the big cats

By David WIGLEY

The first goal came from the fox-inthe-box Chris Dooley, with a looping header that proved too hot for the goalkeeper to prevent crossing the goal line.

The Tigers equalised in the 74th minute, but Melad Khalaf secured the winner for Coffs United with just 10 minutes to go, chalking up the Lions' first victory of the season.

Coffs United Lions boast one of the youngest teams in the league, and coach Connor Knight is pleased with the team's growth.

“I think we showed a decent level of concentration over the game and then a great reaction after being pegged back

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COFFS City United Lions defeated the Coffs Coast Tigers 2-1 at Polwarth Drive last Saturday in the HIT105.5 North Coast Premier League’s battle of the big cats.