Coffs Coast News Of The Area 26 May 2023

By David WIGLEY

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Homecoming hero Locky Miller receives grand welcome

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saw potential in the backline utility and signed him as a cover for their regular fullback, Will Kennedy.

In his debut season with the Sharks, the 28-year-old Coffs Harbour product showcased his talent by scoring three tries in seven matches.

Impressed by his performance, the Knights secured Miller's services until the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Growing up, Miller longed for more NRL games in Coffs Harbour.

"Obviously, when I was growing up, we didn't have a lot of games in Coffs.

“It's pretty special to come home and play in front of my friends and family," Miller exclaimed.

"Obviously I was up there last year with the Sharks, but I got sent home.

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last year, which I understood at the time.”

Miller reflected on his journey to the NRL and was grateful for the help he has received along the way.

"I was pretty much on the way to LA when Fitzy gave me a call, he was the person who gave me a lifeline in the NRL.

“I am so very grateful.

“It's pretty funny how everything works out, but no, obviously no hard feelings towards the Sharks, and I have nothing but love and respect for them," Miller stated.

A heartwarming display of mutual respect took place after the match, as Sharks players and support staff warmly embraced Miller.

The significance of this gesture was not lost on Miller, who cherished the moment and was eager to share it with his loved ones.

Notably, when he noticed that Maisie Miller (no relation), a 97-year-old family friend, was unable to make it to the sidelines, Locky spontaneously leaped over the barrier to share a touching moment with her.

“Maisie was there when we won back in 2013 for Coffs and had kept in touch ever since.

“She's a loyal Coffs Comet supporter.

“Lovely lady.

“She's just a legend of a person and makes the effort to send me updates and I go see her when I'm in Coffs,” Miller said.

Locky Miller's return to his hometown and his performance on the field, coupled with the heartwarming interactions that followed, showcased the strong bond between the player and the community.

q Locky Miller on the move for the Newcastle Knights.

q Miller’s former Sharks teammates embraced and joked with their former teammate.

q Heart of gold: Locky Miller jumped the barricade to share a moment and put a big smile on the face of 97-year-old family friend Maisie.

PLAYGROUND VANDALS

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at $40,000.

The vandalism, described by the City of Coffs Harbour as “senseless”, has destroyed children’s play equipment and left local families without access to sections of the playground.

Swings, climbing equipment and other facilities were burned during the spree.

Playground areas will now be closed for some time until an insurance claim can be processed and repairs carried out.

Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos said, “After inspecting the damage I am so upset and angry at the lack of respect shown to our community who use this playground to enjoy time with their kids.

"We all pay for these facilities with our rates and I’m just disgusted by these thoughtless individuals depriving our children of being able to play in one of our community’s newest and most well-appointed parks.”

The City of Coffs Harbour is urging any residents who witnessed the damage to the park to report it to police.

The City says that

Mark Griffioen named Bellingen Council GM

MARK Griffioen, Bellingen

Shire Council’s Deputy General Manager Community and Corporate and Acting General Manager has been named as Council’s new General Manager.

Mayor Steve Allan was pleased to announce the appointment after an extensive recruitment process.

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Griffioen as our new General Manager,” Mayor Allen said.

“Mark will commence his work in this critical role commencing in early July 2023.

“Mark has been appointed on a five-year performance-based contract and looks forward to this incredible opportunity to continue his work in this pivotal role for our community which he has become very attached to.

“Mark was interviewed by the Recruitment Panel on two occasions; including by the full Council at a final session recently.

“Despite tough opposition from many impressive candidates, he impressed on both occasions with his mature approach along with his obvious energy and drive based on

his past achievements.

“His extensive experience and proven leadership in local government will be invaluable in guiding our Council and community forward.

“The Council is confident that Mr Griffioen's appointment will bring positive outcomes and enhance the delivery of services to the residents of Bellingen Shire."

With 27 years of experience in Local Government across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory and New Zealand, Griffioen brings a wealth of knowledge and

q Swings and other equipment were destroyed. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour. vandalism across the Coffs Coast is a problem and it is grateful for the support of the local police command in helping tackle and deal with this behaviour.

Anyone that witnessed this or any other vandalism should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, Coffs Harbour Police Station on 02 6652 0299 or 131 444 (after hours).

expertise to his new role.

Griffioen has held executive positions at West Arnhem Shire Council, Wagga Wagga City Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, and Timaru District Council, among others.

Mr Griffioen is a fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountant Program (CPA Australia) and holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration from the University of New England.

"I am honoured to be selected as the General Manager of Bellingen Shire Council,” Mr Griffioen said.

“I look forward to working closely with Mayor Allan, the Councillors, the dedicated staff and the community to build on the Council's achievements and ensure the continued growth and prosperity of our vibrant community.

“Together, we will strive to provide high-quality services, protect our natural environment, and promote sustainable development.

“I love being part of the Bellingen Shire community and will get out and about and continue to meet as many community organisations and members as I can.

I want to hear what their Council can improve, and they can be assured I

will identify the priorities and act upon findings to build a better Bellingen Shire in partnership with our dedicated Mayor and Councillor team.”

Mark Griffioen's appointment comes with a five-year, performancebased contract, reflecting the Council's commitment to long-term strategic planning and organisational stability and will commence in the role on 4 July 2023.

Minister Moriarty makes surprise visit to Landcare

By Andrea FERRARI

MINISTER for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty made a welcome surprise visit to the Landcare NSW State Gathering where she confirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to providing Landcare with almost $59m for its 20232027 program, almost trebling the investment on the 2019-2023 program which received $22.5m.

Larry Langman was in attendance as Secretary of Coffs Harbour Regional

Landcare, Secretary of North Coast Regional Landcare and a representative for the North Coast Landcare NSW State Advisory Council.

“Minister Moriarty announced continuing interim funding support for the next phase of the NSW Landcare Program 2023-27 in front of 180 assembled partners at a three-day natural resource conference – the NSW Landcare State Gathering – held 16-18 May 2023 at the BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour,” Larry told News Of

The Area.

“While the NSW Landcare Program 2019-23 delivered in excess of $86m of benefit for a program investment of $22.5m, the benefit in terms of long term repair of country, re-hydration of our landscape, eradication of invasive species and preservation of many of our endangered population, responded to community concerns in each of these areas.”

Larry said that Landcare’s work reminds communities that they are not alone.

“Local communities

working together on local projects underlies the community resilience that we all strive for,” said Larry.

Noting the significant contribution the Landcare Program 2019-2023 made to communities recovering from firstly drought, then bushfires, then floods, the NSW State Gathering members acknowledged the power of volunteer organisations and government agencies partnering to deliver sustainable outcomes in urban, peri-urban and rural settings.

“These partnerships created and delivered

community-based natural resource management projects and projects supporting landholders across the state,” said Larry.

“The 2019-23 Program has also seen the initiation of an Aboriginal engagement program, called Working Together, that will now be extended right across the state through the creation of a network of Aboriginal Engagement Officers building on achievements to date.”

The Minister announced at the State Gathering that the NSW Government will continue to fund the existing Local and Regional Landcare Coordinator positions while navigating the transition to the new program.

This will allow for planning and the recruitment of full-time positions to take place while also allowing the current part-time coordinators to carry on their valuable work.

Barry Powells, President, Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL), told NOTA, “We were both surprised and pleased to have the Minister attend our annual gathering in Coffs Harbour and show the government’s appreciation for all we are doing to preserve and enhance natural environments throughout the

state.

“In our North Coast environment this funding will allow us to not only continue with our current projects but develop more significant long-term relationships with rural and peri-urban landowners, of which there are many within our local government area.

“We were reassured that the government’s preelection pledge to fully fund Landcare in NSW will be fulfilled.

“This will enable us to now implement our plans for the next four years,” said Barry.

Commenting on the funding, Ms Moriarty said, “In partnership with Local Land Services, it will also allow for the improved delivery and expansion of local, on-ground projects, such as threatened species conservation, farm productivity, revegetation, waterway rehabilitation and help drive greater engagement with traditional First Nations values and practices.

“Importantly, economic modelling shows this record investment will generate $218 million in benefits for the economy of New South Wales, a return of nearly four times its value,” she said.

q Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty met Landcare members and representatives at their NSW State Gathering in Coffs Harbour.

q On a regional tour, NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty surprised attendees of the Landcare NSW State Gathering with a popin visit where she announced funding for the 2023-2027 program.

q Over 180 regional and local Landcare Coordinators attended the Landcare NSW State Gathering at BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour.

Gumbaynggirr learning space at Sawtell Public School

By Andrea FERRARI

SAWTELL Public School (PS) is moving forward with building an outdoor Gumbaynggirr community cultural learning area in memory of Uncle Mark Flanders.

“The Rotary Club Of Sawtell is proud to be supporting this project and to this end has donated $5,000 towards its construction,” Sawtell Rotarian Alan Freedman told News Of The Area.

The school is having ongoing consultation with the Flanders family and the Sawtell/Toormina Aboriginal community, as well as the Sawtell Public School’s Aboriginal community, including students.

It is anticipated that the project will become a respectful area whereby families can visit on weekends and in school holidays as part of the NSW Government’s Share Our Space* initiative.

Principal Michael Hepi told News Of The Area he is very passionate about the project.

"Sawtell PS is extremely grateful for the ongoing support of Sawtell Rotary.

“Their commitment to working in partnership with our school and the school community in further developing a more culturally diverse learning environment is huge.

“Planning is already well underway for our Gumbaynggirr learning area, with the school community very excited to see the finished product," said Michael.

The cultural learning space will be built on the school’s FLAT (sports ground) and the area will not be fenced with security

fencing.

The ground is easily accessible for those with mobility concerns and the project, on completion, will be wheelchair friendly.

The area will feature native plants including bush tucker and medicine plants, a yarning circle, a stage for small performances, murals and dreaming stories.

Commenting on the Rotary funding, Alan Freedman told NOTA, “For the $5,000 we donated to the school we received a grant from the Rotary District for $4,000 to which our club added $1,000.

“Each year all clubs donate to the Rotary

Foundation which enables clubs to request a grant for worthy projects.

“Our Board agreed that the Sawtell PS project was worthy hence we applied and received the grant.

“Each Rotary Club looks after various schools in their area; Sawtell Rotary has seven primary schools which we support at various times,” he said.

*Schools that participate in the Share Our Space program open their play space to the public during school holidays to provide opportunities for leisure activities that are appropriate for the available space.

q Sawtell Rotary Youth Director Alan Freedman presenting a cheque for $5,000 to Sawtell Public School Principal Michael Hepi and the school captains.

q The space where the Gumbaynggirr learning area will be constructed, within the grounds of Sawtell Public School.

Audrey Napanangka doco tours region

By Andrea FERRARI

DOCUMENTARY editor Jane

St Vincent Welch, who lives in Bellingen, proudly worked on a film that is coming on tour to Sawtell and Coffs Harbour cinemas in mid-June.

The film is called Audrey Napanangka and will be accompanied by director Penny McDonald and Audrey,

the star of the doco.

Filmed over a ten-year period, the doco shows the inside life of Audrey and her husband Santo in the town of Alice Springs, where she brought up more than 35 kids.

“I really enjoyed editing Audrey Napanangka, because the purely observational material had been shot over

ten years, so we had all this great footage of Audrey, her husband Santo and the kids she brought up in Alice Springs,” Jane told News Of The Area.

“We ended up focusing on four of the children.

“We also see all the challenges that Audrey has had to overcome to keep her house and life together, as

well as keeping her painting career going.”

Audrey is also connected strongly to her Walpiri culture and speaks it fluently.

“Her Italian husband Santo was also an amazing character who had a VHS camera with which he had shot lots of family events including a trip with Audrey back to his home in Sicily to meet his mother and grandfather in the 1980s.

“Priceless.

“So, there were a lot of themes and characters to wrangle into a cohesive story,” said Jane.

“It was one of the more complex films I have worked on.

“James Bradley, a fab editor, came in for a month at the end to finish a final cut as NITV had issues with some of the more controversial footage,” she said.

The main message of the film is to reveal the inside workings of an ordinary family in Alice Springs, that shows the struggles the family face to fit into the modern world and institutions whilst holding onto culture.

“People can watch this

non-narrated film to see how disadvantaged first nations people cope with the challenges of life today with humour and integrity.

“It has some very funny moments.”

Jane hopes the documentary will answer some questions and “enlighten the audience about the complex causes of the unrest that has featured in the news about Alice Springs

over the past few months”. For more information visit https:// documentaryaustralia. com.au/project/audreynapanangka/ and https://if.com.au/ audrey-napanangka-trailer/. The doco is showing at Majestic Cinemas Sawtell on Wednesday 14 June at 6:30pm and Event Cinemas Coffs Harbour on Friday 16 June at 6:30pm.

q Audrey Napanangka brings one of her paintings to the edit suite to sell.

q Documentary editor Jane St Vincent Welch with one of Audrey’s children, Tyrese, and the star herself, Audrey Napanangka.

q Jane St Vincent Welch and director Penelope MacDonald on location for the filming of Audrey Napanangka at Ormiston Gorge.

Seniors group celebrates 42 years in Mylestom

By Susan KONTIC

Association, it kicked off when a local man decided the village would benefit from such a group.

He canvassed the local area to determine interest, and soon had 200 members.

Norma Wood was a foundation member of the group and is still a valued member, enjoying the friendships she’s made over the years.

The purpose of the group was to bring together members of the community, particularly the elderly, with a mission to provide support and social interaction for the ageing population of Mylestom.

The first meetings were held on the river bank and then graduated to the weather shed.

More than 40 years later, the group now meets fortnightly in the Mylestom Hall, and while there’s a wider range of activities these days, its mission remains the same: support for older members of the community and social interaction.

“Community members are certainly brought together through regular meetings, bingo, afternoon teas and sausage sizzles as well as fund-raisers like the Biggest Morning Tea and other coordinated activities like bus trips and outings,” explains Mylestom Seniors coordinator Maureen Heelis.

“This interaction allows older residents to have an active voice and presence in the area as well as enjoying the social benefits.

“Seniors and other community members are involved, supported and valued.”

Sausage sizzles are held from 12.30pm on the first Monday of the month and Meetings are held from 1.30pm on the third Monday of the month, at Mylestom Hall.

“We’d love to see some new faces among our regulars,” says Maureen, “so don’t be shy, you are most welcome to join us and share the fun.”

For more information, phone Maureen on 6655 4424.

q Mylestom Seniors Group is welcoming new members in its 42nd year

Alice Campion authors speak at local libraries

By Andrea FERRARI

FOUR, and sometimes five women talking together, reading together and then writing together under a collective pseudonym, Alice Campion, saw the female authors present their unique project in library talks at Dorrigo and Bellingen in early May.

The four women friendsJenny Crocker, Jane Richards, Denise Tart and Jane St Vincent Welch, who has recently moved to Bellingen - filled the two library spaces with audiences keen to hear how they did it.

The audiences heard how they managed to achieve one

‘voice’ in their novel when they wrote it together, how they found the time to plot and edit when juggling full-time work and families, if there were any disagreements, and how they wrote their first sex scene together without collapsing in laughter.

The four discussed all this and more in two thoughtprovoking and entertaining talks at the two local libraries.

They, along with Maddy Oliver, wrote family sagas/ mysteries The Painted Sky and The Shifting Light as Alice Campion after coming up with the idea on a book club weekend away.

They are now convinced of the benefits of group

writing.

“There is a long tradition of highly regarded group writing in the TV and film world and we were keen to show that this could be done in commercial fiction as well and we believe our reviews are testament to that,” said communications expert Jenny Crocker, who has previously written for TV comedy.

Crafting their stories, the friends met regularly at each other’s houses to plot and plan, and between-times send scenes to each other via email, which were then discussed in person and sent away with a different writer so each scene in the

books were written and then rewritten by all of the women multiple times.

“We were determined to write something that was entertaining that had a great sense of place and believable characters,” journalist Jane

Richards told the Library listeners.

“Writing together also gets that novel in your head onto the page.

“The team process enabled us to find the support and the time to put

pen to paper.”

The women’s foray into fiction has led them to hold talks at the Sydney Writers Festival, The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne and as far afield as the Japan Writers Conference in Kobe, Japan.

q The 'Alice Campions' take in the view at the Dorrigo skywalk. (From left) Denise Tart, Jane St Vincent Welch, Jenny Croker and Jane Richards.

q A packed house at Dorrigo Library listening to how the 'Alice Campions’ created their characters.

q ‘Alice Campions’ share their working connectivity, which has delivered two books so far, with an audience at Bellingen Library.

q Bellingen Library hosts four of the Alice Campions for an author chat and Q&A.

Bountiful Emerald Beach Fair beckons

By Andrea FERRARI

EMERALD Beach Fair Committee is busy building a bumper program for the village’s annual family event taking place on Saturday 3 June at Fiddaman Road and Emerald Beach Reserve.

“This year we are celebrating the resilience of a community, our multicultural connections and local history,” Sherrie Rutherford, Emerald Beach local and Chair of the Emerald Beach Fair Committee told News Of The Area.

“In 2022 the fair attracted the most amazing turnout, far past the committee’s expectation and well above the number we anticipated.

“We listened to post event feedback, including having more food options, so this year we're prepared.

“We will have an additional four local food vendors, on top of the six food vendors we had last year.”

They also listened to community feedback to offer more cultural activities.

“This year we will have a large Elders Tent; come and listen to local stories, have a look at the displayed artefacts, with opportunities for kids to paint boomerangs, try their hand at weaving and listen to the didgeridoo,” said

Sherrie.

“Plus, we have an Emerald Beach Fair exclusive special treat, homemade damper and tea prepared by local Garby Elders.

“What better way to warm up the first weekend of winter?” she said.

The fair wouldn’t be the fair without the well-loved traditions which will be back in 2023; the ever-popular Pooch Parade and the Cake Baking Competition, back by popular demand, which will be judged by the local CWA.

There’s live music and entertainment from local talent on the main stage with family events on the ground

with an all-day program, and over 30 local artisan stalls.

The fair begins at 8.30am with a Welcome to Country.

“Stay for a yarn and immerse yourself in our local Aboriginal history and culture at the Elders Tent.

“Come take a dip in the sea, graze your way through amazing food, take part in fun activities, recharge your soul with organised nature and historic walks, or bring your picnic and lay back listening to the best local live music with the waves crashing behind you and the sun setting,” said Sherrie.

Tempting those who like to “make an entrance”, Coffs

Skydivers are offering a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to win an exclusive tandem skydive, landing on Emerald Beach, for two lucky raffle winners.

Details are on the Emerald Beach Fair Facebook page.

The Emerald Beach Fair Committee has organised a Park’N’Ride, through a kind donation by the Seaview Tavern, that will operate approximately every hour between Woolgoolga, Sandy Beach and Emerald Beach, and will be in service

throughout the day.

Forest Bus 372 will still operate during the day, with a temporary bus stop located on Fishermans Drive outside the bottle shop.

Residents impacted by the road closure have been consulted and are thanked for their patience and understanding whilst part of the road is closed for the fair.

The committee is run by volunteers, and all funds raised by the fair are part of a longer-term platform of giving back to the local

community.

“Please let us know you are coming via the Facebook event so we can be sure to cater appropriately, and don't forget your gold coin donation to grab a slice of the CWA judged best cake of the Emerald Beach Fair 2023,” said Sherrie.

The Emerald Beach Committee members are grateful for funding provided by the Multicultural NSW Government and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

q The Emerald Beach Fair adds foodie options and more cultural activities for 2023.

q Coffs Skydivers are doing an exclusive tandem skydive, landing on Emerald Beach, for two lucky raffle winners.

Gumbaynggirr designers at Australian Fashion Week

By Andrea FERRARI

GUMBAYNGGIRR mother and daughter creatives

Melissa Greenwood and Lauren Jarrett, the founders of Miimi and Jiinda, debuted their Burraba collection at Australian Fashion Week at Carriageworks in Sydney on Wednesday 17 May.

Having gone through an application and interview process, Melissa and Lauren were over the moon to receive the news that their Miimi and Jiinda brand was one of seven Indigenous designers chosen for the David Jones Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) Runway presented by Afterpay during Australian Fashion Week.

“It just felt like the right time to enter into a program like this as we had been working on building our fashion/ wearable art side of the business over the previous two years,” Melissa told News Of The Area.

“It was a huge learning journey to get to this point.

“Being supported and mentored with the best industry knowledge through IFP has been an invaluable opportunity.

“Through the program, which ran for over 24 months, we were given mentors; ours

being Australian brand Jac + Jack, who are incredible and have been so helpful and supportive.”

Miimi and Jiinda’s collection is called Burraba which means ‘Unearth’ in Gumbaynggirr.

“The collection aims to highlight and celebrate our Gumbaynggirr culture and our beautiful matriarchal side.

“My Nan and Gran have always played an important role in my work and they inspire me daily.

“The hand painted dress I created depicts my interpretation of our traditional birthing caves on country, honouring the deep wisdom they still carry.

“You will see mum’s (Lauren) weaving adorned along the neck-line which is woven from Lomandra, foraged off Gumbaynggirr Country, here on the Mid North Coast.”

Feedback since the Sydney runway show has been very positive and exciting, according to Melissa, who is looking ahead to building on the fashion collection’s success with her mum.

“Our production practices utilise the best natural fabrics and strive to support the

best sustainable production processes here in Australia.

“It is important to us to be mindful of country and consider what we take and how we take it… and always thinking of ways we can give back to community.

“We want to create garments worth celebrating and made to pass down for generations,” she said.

Melissa’s younger brother, Mijarrah Jarrett, who opened the runway show, told NOTA, “I was in a meditative state leading up to the show, as I am most of the time preparing for anything traditional.

“I go inward and connect with my spirit and to my ancestors.

“The designs from my sister were really impressive to me personally, so I was excited with anticipation for them to be showcased to a wider audience.”

Approaching his time to walk out on the runway, Mijarrah’s initial thought was to do the runway like everybody else.

”(That was) until a lovely woman named Kate, also one of the models, asked if I was a dancer and I said yes I was, to which she made me promise that I would showcase this on

runway, I saw my family across from me and I felt the buzz start to build, the gratitude I felt in the moment was immense and the honour and respect for my family and culture was filling me up.

“I walked out onto the runway and let spirit take over, letting it all flow naturally out… to getting off the runway.”

On a high backstage, Mijarrah said he didn’t know how to express the feeling.

“Walking back to the point backstage where you could watch the live stream I see my mother, a stolen generation Gumbaynggirr woman, walking down the runway in my sister’s Miimi and Jiinda dress to stand and pose in her resilience, beauty and confidence was truly a sight to see.

“To understand all that my mother has come through and all the work she has done, the times she has stood strong for me and my sisters… and continues today,

to be a strong matriarch.”

Her graciousness and elegance radiated to the audience in that moment, said Mijarrah.

“For me, I felt overwhelmed with happiness and respect.”

For himself and for his family, it was a milestone of achievement.

“From Stolen Gen to Australian Fashion Week runway,” he said.

For more on Miimi and Jiinda see @miimiandjiinda and @minjarrahjarrett.

q Melissa’s younger brother, Mijarrah Jarrett, who opened the Miimi and Jiinda runway show at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, seen here with Melissa and Lauren on stage.

q Melissa Greenwood and Lauren Jarrett, the mother and daughter designers behind Miimi and Jiinda, debuted their fashion collection at Australian Fashion Week.

q Miimi and Jiinda’s collection is called Burraba which means ‘Unearth’ in Gumbaynggirr.

q Gumbaynggirr women Miimi and Jiinda create garments worth celebrating and made to pass down for generations.

q Lauren’s weaving adorns the neck-line, woven from Lomandra, foraged off Gumbaynggirr Country.

Sharks Captain’s Run at C.ex Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Cronulla Sharks Captain’s Run Morning Tea was held on Friday 19 May at C.ex International Stadium in the lead up to the Sydney side’s Saturday matchup with the Newcastle Knights.

Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce members and their guests met key Sharks managers, rubbed shoulders with Cronulla Sharks Hall of Fame legend Andrew Ettingshausen and watched a training session preparing players for the following day’s NRL action.

Ray Smith, President of the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce, welcomed guests and handed over to Rebecca Hughes, GM Partnerships, Cronulla Sharks, who shared the team’s excitement and delight about being in Coffs Harbour for the week and participating in numerous, well-supported community events.

Rebecca compared Coffs Harbour to the team’s beachside home in Sutherland Shire, describing both areas as having “beautiful beaches” and “warm and friendly” people.

The Sharks offered

big thanks to City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH), particularly noting collaborations with CoCH’s Sharon McDougall, Section Leader - Stadium and Major Events and Dan Heather, Group Leader City Prosperity.

“Sharon and Dan have gone way beyond what we would expect.”

“We have encouraged the players to make the most of the local hospitality,” Rebecca told News Of The Area.

“They stayed at Opal Cove resort, they played golf at Bonville Golf Course and had meals at C.ex in the city as well as local coffee shops and cafes.”

Jess Macartney, Head of Government and Community at the Cronulla Sharks, spoke about the community ethics of her team, comparing it to the similar welcoming vibes felt in Coffs Harbour, across community, and businesses.

“It’s like a bond”, she said.

Jess has been part of the team taking the club’s programs out to Coffs Harbour all week.

These activities included an anti-racism program educating young people and a mental health program.

“We also did a live

interview on 104.1 CHYFM Coffs’ youth radio.”

There were two NRL clinics, for people with disability and grass roots players.

“Everyone is very excited about tonight’s NRL wheelchair exhibition match at Wiigulga Sports Hall,” said Jess.

The Sharks have also connected with the Coffs community through their ‘Sharks Have Hearts’ program.

“We partnered with Coffs’ local youth radio 104.1 CHYFM as our Giving Partner in this program, which has given us opportunities to meet people.”

Emma Tonegato, the Gold medal winning Olympian, Jillaroo, 2021 Dally M Medalist and member of the NRLW inaugural Sharks team, spoke about it being a very exciting time for young girls in rugby league, showing them there is a pathway to an NRL career with women’s teams.

Emma spoke about her role, saying she had signed with the Sharks in the disability space, as an occupational therapist.

The final speaker for the Captain’s Run Morning Tea was Aiden Tolman, the Kempsey-born former Cronulla Sharks player, who is now working with the NRL on the Coffs Coast.

Looking around the C.ex Stadium filled with Cronulla Sharks jerseys, Aiden said, “It’s great to have NRL here like this today.

“What you’ll see today is the players doing a warm-up, a quick lap around the oval, some stretches, some attack and defence and tackling, and a run through of what they’re going to do tomorrow.

“The main thing is to get their mentality in the right spot for tomorrow’s game,” said Aiden.

At the close of the presentations Rebecca

Hughes, on behalf of the Cronulla Sharks, gifted a signed 2023 jersey to the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce, which was happily accepted by President Ray Smith. Then it was time to socialise and mingle and watch the players on the field.

Jack Dale, 35, from Alt Control Electrical in Coffs Harbour was over the moon, seizing the opportunity to ask his NRL hero Andrew Ettingshausen, also known as ‘ET’, to sign the treasured jersey he’s had since he was four-years-old.

“I’ve been a fan for 31 years,” Jack told NOTA.

Another fan enjoying an opportunity he had been awarded was Duke

student.

Through the youth radio station Duke was selected to take up a media-related work experience placement which meant he worked as the Media Assistant to Cronulla Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis for the Captain’s Run Morning Tea and Game Day.

“It’s literally a once-in-alifetime opportunity,” Duke told NOTA.

“I’m blessed to have this opportunity; it’s hard to come by such experiences, so I’m going to take it with both hands for the two occasions I’m shadowing Rob,” he said.

q Gurmesh Singh, Emma Tonegato, Jess Macartney, Garth Shipperlee, Rebecca Hughes, Ray Smith, Sharon McDougall, Andrew Ettingshausen, Aiden Tolman and Dan Heather.

q “Such a great day, so many happy kids and families…the feeling around the city, even after the game in the CBD was so alive,” said Moffee, Breakfast Announcer/ Content Director, Southern Cross Austereo - Coffs Coast.

q A lifetime NRL and Andrew ’ET’ Ettingshausen fan, Jack Dale from Alt Control Electrical in Coffs had his day made by ET signing his almost-30-year-old jersey.

q News Of The Area’s Gaye Conway and Andrea Ferrari with NRL legend Andrew Ettingshausen (centre).

q Cronulla Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis, 104.1 CHYFM Media Assistant volunteer Duke Rowthorne and Triple M’s Moffee in the Morning, Michael Moffett.

Permaculture conference inspires Coffs community space

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL advocates for a community permaculture space in Coffs Harbour further developed their concept by attending a national conference.

Community Use

Permaculture Space (CUPS)

Coffs Inc spokesperson Peter Lewis told News Of The Area he returned from the Australian Permaculture Convergence in Mount Barker, South Australia with inspirations that are going towards a renewed vision for the CUPS proposal in the Brian Navin Park beside Park Beach Plaza.

Permaculture presenters came from across Australia and internationally to educate and discuss a broad range of ideas and concerns.

Topics included accommodating refugees, providing safe space for minority groups such as the LGBTQI+ community, ways to address homelessness and food insecurity, as well as ways for developing countries to be less reliant on imported food.

“There was even a workshop by Adelaide

academics on the viability of a case study where Adelaide homes could provide food self-sufficiency, using only 25 percent of the average suburban lawn,” said Peter.

CUPS Coffs member and permaculture author Linda Woodrow, who lives in Coffs Harbour, presented on a panel discussing the effects on food security in the age of climate change.

Many of the presenters at the convergence discussed how permaculture is no longer just about the fiveacre-homestead-inspired vision, but has matured into recognising and strategically creating vision for urban permaculture for tenants and people with limited garden space.

“About a third of the Australian population lives in rented accommodation and in the Park Beach area that figure would be much higher, especially amongst young people,” said Peter.

“Often, young people have to move locations for work, study or other economic reasons and find it difficult to justify the time and expense to build and

maintain a personal garden space.”

Permaculture is now addressing issues such as social, cultural and land security inequality with particular focus on the urban environment.

“Because of the complex demographic of Park Beach, CUPS Coffs Inc. aims to provide space, gardening education, and expertise, as well as social and cultural inclusion to help break down cultural and social barriers and help create food security.”

CUPS’ next meeting at the Brian Navin Park site (beside Park Beach Plaza) starts at 10:30am on Sunday, 28 May.

“After that meeting at around 11:30am, we’ll have a picnic gathering and discuss site water utilisation using PA Yeoman’s Keyline Systems principles of contour management and how that can be used in garden design on small- and large-scale gardens.

In the mid-1950s, Australian engineer PA Yeomans demonstrated a new system of land management he called the

Keyline system.

“A demonstration of simple water-line contour mapping will show how

easy and cheap it can be,” Peter said.

Those interested in understanding more about

the CUPS project, and for any further information please contact cups.coffs@ gmail.com.

q ABC presenter and permaculture advocate Costa Georgiadis emceed many of the presentations at the Australian Permaculture Convergence attended by Community Use Permaculture Space (CUPS) Coffs Harbour members Peter Lewis and Linda Woodrow.

To bee or not to bee: Just one of the questions on World Bee Day

By Andrea FERRARI

A BUZZY, busy day at Bunnings Coffs Harbour on Saturday 20 May saw local beekeepers from the Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeeping Club and the Coffs Harbour Branch of the Australian Native Bee Association mark World Bee Day with an interactive, educational stall.

The beekeepers were invited to set up an informative display and engage with the general public around actions that they can take to promote bee health and encourage pollinators in their backyards, and to learn more about whether to take on beekeeping as a hobby, and/or join a local club to participate in a range of beerelated activities.

Monica and Alison (members of both clubs) and Elaine (who is a member of the native bee club) were keen to discuss all things bee with enthusiastic members of the public.

Centre stage of their activation was a beautiful frame of honeycomb provided by bee supply officer, Don, alongside a recently acquired model of the lifecycle of the honeybee.

Through the Amateur

Beekeepers' Association (ABA), Monica was successful in obtaining a grant to be used for educational resources, and this metre long threedimensional model is the first resource purchased with that grant money.

“It was a real conversation starter,” Monica and Alison told News Of The Area.

“It shows the beekeeper’s eye view looking into the cells from above as well as a cross sectional view of the developing bee from egg to larvae to pupae to emerging

worker bee.”

Also of interest was a beautiful poster showcasing some of the native bees of NSW.

“People are often surprised to see how many there are that can be spotted in their own gardens.

“It was lovely to engage with lots of youngsters who were well informed about all kinds of bees and had been learning about bees in their educational settings.

“Many people were excited to describe a bee that they had seen in the pursuit of an identification from us,” they said.

“Members of the public were also keen to share their experiences which ranged from precious memories of beehives in their childhood gardens through to questions around splitting their native beehives for the first time.”

Many were also aware of the current varroa mite incursion and measures in place to eradicate the mite and had questions and concerns that they were keen

Second Compass Music Festival has twice the entertainment

By Andrew VIVIAN

FOLLOWING the huge success of last year’s inaugural Compass Music Festival, and with so much talent available on the NSW North Coast, organisers have found they can no longer fit the popular event into one evening performance.

Department of Education

Arts Coordination Officer

Simon Kermode said, "Interest in the festival has doubled since its pilot in 2022, with a second night of performances having to be added to accommodate all applications.

"Each day will feature a completely new combined ensemble cast."

The Compass Music Festival is one of a wide range of initiatives to promote the

arts in NSW public schools by the Arts Unit of the Department of Education.

It aims to create local opportunities for students, teachers and schools to showcase their musical talent to their own communities.

30 schools from the Nambucca Valley to Pottsville will participate in the festival’s three combined ensembles, primary choir, secondary choir and recorder ensemble.

Coffs Coast primary and secondary schools from Corindi down to Repton and across to Bellingen and Glenreagh will be represented.

More than 600 students from years 3 to 12 will perform across May 29 and 30, accompanied by the Bellingen Youth Orchestra.

Participating schools are provided with all the teaching materials and repertoire at the beginning of the year, but it is only on the day of the performance that all performers come together.

Michael Trist, Narranga Public School principal, said, “As much as we have a focus on literacy and numeracy at Narranga Public School, we also try to involve our students in as many different learning experiences as possible.”

“Our senior choir took part in last year’s inaugural performance and are excited to return this year.

“They enjoyed the singing as well as working with other schools and gaining from the expertise of lots of different staff members, and of

course performing with the Bellingen Youth Orchestra.

“Events like these are one of the great strengths of

q On World Bee Day, as guests of Bunnings Coffs Harbour, members of different beekeeping clubs representing both European Honeybees as well as Native Stingless Bees shared knowledge and tips on all things bees.

to chat about.

The beekeepers urged anyone seeking updates about the varroa mite regulations to contact the Department of Primary Industry’s website.

Club members also got into conversations with several keen prospective beginner beekeepers who had questions about getting started in beekeeping.

“We look forward to welcoming them at future club meetings and events,” said Monica and Alison.

“Many thanks to Bunnings

for the invitation and the wonderful activities they ran for the youngsters which included making native bee hotels and bee tattoos.

“It was great to see Bunnings staff members in bee costumes and exchanging funny bee puns,” they said.

For new member enquiries see Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeepers Association Inc. and/or ANBA Coffs Harbour Native Bees on Facebook.

public education.”

Tickets for the Compass Music Festival can be purchased at

www.eventbrite.com. au/e/compass-musicfestival-coffs-harbourtickets-629597883217.

q It was a day of bee talk for beekeeping enthusiast and educator Monica, who interacted with other beekeepers and members of the public on World Bee Day.

q Last year’s Coffs Harbour show was so successful there will be two nights this year. Photo: Department of Education.

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Bellingen Memorial Hall's grand reopening

By Andrea FERRARI

MORE and merrier, the festival to mark the completion of the Bellingen Memorial Hall makeover brings added acts to the celebrations than originally planned.

Following delays earlier in the year owing to timing required for the final touches to the refurbishment of the town’s treasure, the celebration series of performances is even more anticipated.

Now spanning six nights from Monday 29 May to Saturday 3 June, the program includes theatre, film, classical music, comedy and contemporary music.

Event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered has curated a program that shows off the hall’s capability to host a wide range of performances and community activities.

“I was inspired to showcase as many performance artforms as possible,” said Phil.

“I also wanted to work in partnership with local arts organisations and promoters.

“As well as forcing a couple of tweaks to the line-up, the postponement actually created an opportunity to involve more community groups in the celebration,

The program features a theatrical performance of Minefields & Miniskirts by the Dorrigo Dramatic Club; screenings of The Velvet Queen and The

including Rivers Dance Studio, Uncle Micklo Jarrett’s Gunganbu Band and Uncle Martin Ballangarry’s Jumbaal Dreamin’.

“The Welcome to Country will be performed by Auntie Lisa Kelly.”

The grand reopening event series is funded by the NSW Government via the Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program fund, with support from Bellingen Shire Council.

Giants, presented in partnership with Screenwave International Film Festival; an evening of classical music starring renowned pianist Andera Lam with local choir Valla Voices and the Coffs Coast String Quartet; standup comedy with Mel Buttle and Lizzy Hoo, with MC Ben Stevenson of Coffs Comedy; and contemporary music with a headline set from sixpiece cosmic funk band First Beige, supported by local acts

Funkatu and Pablo Blitzer Trio.

"I am excited to see the Bellingen Memorial Hall back in action,” Bellingen Mayor Cr Steve Allan told News Of The Area.

“This iconic venue holds a special place in our community, and its

refurbishment has been eagerly awaited.

“The relaunch of the performance series is a testament to the vibrant arts and cultural scene in our region and the start of much more to come in our beloved community hall," he said.

Bookings are essential for

each event in the series. Tickets are free of charge, with a $2 per person gold coin donation requested on entry. Visit https://events. humanitix.com/bellingenmemorial-hall-grandreopening for tickets.

q Bellingen Memorial Hall refurbished and ready to open its doors.

q Stand-up comedienne Mel Buttle performs live during the Bellingen Memorial Hall reopening festival.

q Lizzy Hoo brings her sense of humor to the festival with her stand-up comedy act.

q New seating is part of the Bellingen Hall makeover.

q First Beige, the cosmic funk, six-piece band, brings its flavour of contemporary music to the festival stage.

Fundraising successes for SleepBus Coffs Harbour

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Mother’s Day Silent Auction Luncheon on Saturday 13 May 2023 at Coffs Harbour Surf Club fundraising for a SleepBus for the community raised more than $1,500 through final bids and the raffle, plus a generous anonymous donation of $20,000.

“Around 30 people attended who were all very interested in SleepBus and the housing crisis in general,” organiser Doris Cowan (Rake) told News Of The Area.

commitment to donating to set up SleepBus, Doris and LifeHouse have now set their goal on having SleepBus Coffs Harbour being built and up-and-running by Christmas 2023.

“CEO of SleepBus, Simon Rowe, has told us that there are only enough resources to complete two more bus builds for 2023.

“We want Coffs Harbour’s SleepBus to be one of them, so please jump on board and donate what you can afford or register for LifeHouse’s LifeWalk to be held on Saturday 3 June.”

The Coffs Harbour couple who donated $20,000 to Doris’ SleepBus silent auction fundraiser told News Of The Area, “We first

and practical way and it will provide a much-needed community service that is unavailable at present.

“We would like to thank those people who have had the foresight to initiate this concept and to encourage others to get involved and help out to whatever extent they can," they said.

Local NBN journalist Alison Paul has hopped on board to support Doris, making an appearance at the Mother’s Day Silent Auction as the MC for the event.

“I was honoured to be asked to MC the fundraising event for SleepBus,” Alison told NOTA.

“It is such an amazing initiative and so desperately needed in Coffs Harbour, so I jumped onboard to help support the

Mother's Day luncheon fundraiser.

“The audience was so generous in bidding on the various items with some fun competition going on.

“Doris is well on the way to raising $100,000 for a SleepBus for Coffs Harbour, and I encourage the community to keep an eye out on future fundraisers.

“I've helped Doris set up a Facebook page, called SleepBus for Coffs Harbour, so follow this page to keep up to date on the progress.

For more details of how to get involved or to donate please email Doris at dmcowan01@gmail.com.

For more information about SleepBus visit www.sleepbus.org.

In a nutshell, SleepBus is a mobile motel providing a safe night’s sleep for up to 20 homeless people a night.

“I was able to chat individually to the attendees and answer their any questions as well as share stories of people they have encountered doing it tough.

“At the conclusion of the event a lovely couple invested time in questioning the fundraising that is a collaboration between me and our local LifeHouse Care to reach the required $100,000 for a SleepBus in Coffs Harbour.

“Rightly so, as sometimes when donating to charities we cannot be sure where our money is going.

“However, all money donated and raised by my individual efforts goes directly to SleepBus, via CEO Simon Rowe, for the build and fit-out of a SleepBus for Coffs Harbour,” she said.

Funds raised so far are the $20,000 donation, $1,500 raised at the Mother’s Day Silent Auction, and the recent $7,000 cheque from the CWA Sawtell.

“I also have a gofundme page that is slowly growing and my personal donation of $1,000, which is two-thirds of my prize money from winning IWD Woman of the Year (the rest to soup kitchen), went to SleepBus.”

Bolstered by the community’s

heard about SleepBus when Doris Cowan appeared on the TV News promoting the fund raising for the Coffs Harbour SleepBus.

“It is incredible to learn that in this day and age that so many people are falling through the Government's safety net and are doing it tough, finding themselves homeless and sleeping on the street.

“We see the SleepBus concept as a practical way to help and give people, who find themselves in difficulty, somewhere safe and comfortable to sleep for the night.

“It will also provide a place where they can be directed to other assistance that might be available to help them to find food, other accommodation and community support.

“By contributing to the Coffs Harbour SleepBus we can see that the funds are going to be applied locally in a tangible

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City of Coffs Harbour hereby advises that pursuant to Section 115 of the Roads Act, 1993 and in accordance with the authority delegated to it by Transport for NSW, it proposes to allow the temporary road closure of:

• Castle Street, 80m south of Coffs Street, Coffs Harbour

Between 9:30am and 12:00 noon

Phone enquiries should be directed to Chris Netherway on 6648 4000.

q NBN reporter Alison Paul and Doris Cowan (Rake).

q Doris Cowan (Rake) shares details of the SleepBus at the Mother’s Day Silent Auction.

Home herbal medicine workshop

By Andrea FERRARI

HOME Herbal Medicine, a booked-out workshop held at the Coramba Hall on Saturday afternoon, 6 May, saw fourteen locals, mostly from the Orara Valley and Coffs Harbour, learn about the healing powers of plants.

“In the three hours we had for the workshop, we worked on the best and most practical ways of drying herbs, making herbal tea, tinctures, infused oils, salves, lotions and poultices,” workshop

facilitator Jodie Nancarrow from Coramba told News Of The Area.

“I also did a demonstration on cold and flu remedies such as Fire Cider and Elderberry syrup.

“The participants sat and watched and asked questions throughout the session,” she said.

Jodie found an interest in herbal remedies about ten years ago but since retiring six years ago she’s immersed herself more deeply which has driven her interest further,

turning it into a passion.

“I’ve done a heap of research and have been able to decipher what’s real and backed by science, and what’s not.

“I’m 60 years old and do not take any pharmaceutical medications.

“You are what you eat, and food is your medicine.

“I have embraced herbs and growing my own organic vegetables and I’ve never been healthier and felt more vital. growing old gracefully, feeling happy and extremely grateful,” she shared. working with calendula, St John’s wort, comfrey, lemon

balm and infused oils.

“I turn them into salves or lotions.

“My go-to when travelling

Million Paws Walk to aid the RSPCA

By Andrew VIVIAM

THE Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling on all local ‘superheroes’ to assemble for the Million Paws Walk this Sunday, May 28, from 9am until 2pm, at the Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour.

Because every superhero needs a sidekick, the RSPCA urges people to bring their furry best friend along to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

RSPCA NSW Community Fundraising Manager Ben Wilheim said, “We are

excited to see our superhero supporters and their superpooches unite at this year’s Million Paws Walk to fight animal cruelty.

“The Million Paws Walk is an extraordinary day out for the whole family, with a wide range of activities and entertainment for everyone and their pooch!”

Registration opens at 9:00am and the walk will kick off at 10:30am.

Participants can enjoy delicious food and coffee stalls, market stalls, the RSPCA merchandise stall, games, entertainment, and

prizes, all in support of a great cause.

The RSPCA takes in more 20,000 dogs each year for care and funds raised from the Million Paws Walk will go towards supporting RSPCA NSW’s vital work in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

The neighbourhood Million Paws Walk can be joined via www. millionpawswalk.com.au.

Coffs Coast residents are urged to get their paws in and sign up to make the Million Paws Walk 2023 the biggest superhero gathering of all time!

is Usnea tincture, a great medicinal for immune support and wonderful for repelling cold and flu symptoms.

“Mushrooms are also a fave food with so many benefits,” she said.

Jodie’s outlook on tackling any health issues is to take an integrated approach.

“Sometimes pharmaceuticals are helpful, but the plant world also has the answers.”

Putting on her booked-out workshop is just one dream come true for Jodie.

“I was involved as a facilitator with the OzGREEN Resilient Communities program last year.

“I had two things on my wish list at the beginning of that program; one was to get a

community garden happening somewhere in the Orara Valley, which is an ongoing goal, the other was that I wanted to help interested others spread the word on basic home herbal medicine.”

The Home Herbal Medicine workshop comes from the Nana Glen Food Collective, of which Jodie is a founding member.

It was funded by City of Coffs Harbour’s Living Lightly program.

“I’m thrilled with the response,” said Jodie, “people have shown they want this kind of natural know-how.”

To book for upcoming workshops, visit www. ourlivingcoast.com.au/livinglightly.

q Jodie’s Home Herbal Medicine workshop in Coramba Hall on Saturday 6 May was booked out.

q Jodie Nancarrow, a Nana Glen Food Collective member, facilitating her first Home Herbal Medicine workshop, funded by City of Coffs Harbour’s Living Lightly program.

q Jodie’s All Purpose Salve made with calendula, chickweed and plantain can be used anywhere on the skin.

q Superheroes and their furry sidekicks are urged to attend the Million Paws Walk. Photo: RSPCA.

Botanic Gardens Open Day celebrates the work of Alex and Cynthia Floyd

what had been a former dump site in the middle of Coffs Harbour.

“The seminal book on Rainforest Trees of SouthEastern Australia by Alex Floyd helped to define the types of rainforest in our region which underpins the World Heritage listing of the Gondwana rainforests along the east coast.”

Visitors can experience some of these rainforest types in paths and boardwalks in the Botanic Garden.

Gardens and the Australian Plant Society, people can learn how many plants have been named in honour of Alex Floyd.

“They can then find one called Endiandra floydii, or Crystal Creek Walnut, growing right next to the main path about 300 metres from the garden entrance,” said Graham.

From 10.00am to 12-noon the café will be open for a special morning tea with a bush food flavour.

“Enjoy a morning tea, by gold coin donation to the garden, hosted by the volunteer catering team.

“Try out some interesting bush food flavours with your scone.”

By Andrea FERRARI

THE North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour hosts its annual Open Day on Sunday 28 May.

As part of a coordinated event with other botanic gardens around Australia, organised by the Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ), the 2023 Open Day is themed ‘People and Plants that Inspire’.

“The Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden Open Day will celebrate the contributions of Alex and Cynthia Floyd to the Botanic Garden and by Alex, specifically, to botanical science, especially

of rainforest plants,” Graham Tupper, President of the Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens told News Of The Area.

Running between 9.30am-3.30pm there are free Rainforest Tours

“The 30-minute tours will depart regularly from the Glasshouse foyer about 400m from the entrance on the main path or you can take a free electric buggy shuttle ride from the garden entrance to the Glasshouse,” said Graham.

“This special rainforest tour will not only introduce the main types of rainforest in our region but illustrate how the rainforest areas in

the garden were designed and planted, under the direction of Alex and Cynthia Floyd, using some historic ‘Then and Now’ photographs.”

The photos taken from the same location of the rainforest seedlings in 1987

and the rainforest now in 2023, illustrate how, with some inspiring leadership from people like Alex and Cynthia Floyd, and a lot of local volunteer community help over the years, a beautiful rainforest can emerge from

From 9.30am to midday there is a special display on the legacy of Alex Floyd.

This is near the entrance to the garden and will feature photos, stories, memorabilia and a video of Mr Floyd’s life. Organised jointly by the Friends of the Botanic

Many of Australia’s bush foods come from rainforest plants such as Davidson’s Plum which you can find nearby in the entrance garden area, and in the rainforest section.

“See you on Sunday,” closed Graham.

q The North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens rainforest planting in 1987.

q Today’s North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens rainforest, 35 years after planting.

q Alex Floyd planning and planting the original Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour.

q Cynthia Floyd puts up a subtropical rainforest sign in the formative days of the Botanic Gardens.

Another road safety workshop for seniors

By Andrew VIVIAN

BECAUSE of the success of the ‘On the road, 65Plus workshop’ held earlier this month, Transport for NSW are offering another workshop on June 7.

Julie Crocker, from Drivewise Training School, will again conduct a free road safety workshop to help people aged 65 or over make safer choices when driving, walking, using a mobility scooter or catching public transport.

The workshop offers a number of topics and tips to help people make safer choices and also stay independent and profiles the changes to health that can come with age, and how conditions such as vision impairment and dementia can affect the abilities for road users.

Also included is information for those who want to transition from full-time driving to modified licences or other transport options.

The workshop concludes with a discussion on the ten most misunderstood road rules and participants will be offered a subsided refresher drive.

Almost 50 people attended the initial workshop, and major issues were navigating the licensing system when turning 85, and the

road rules about indicating at roundabouts.

One of the participants, Bernie Higoe, aged 86, said, “It was good to find out that I basically do the right thing on the roads.”

Mr Higoe said because he still rides a motorcycle, it was useful for people to have clarified what are some of the road rules

pertaining to them.

He said the $10 refresher driving test was exceptional value.

Mr Higoe said that anyone who has the opportunity to attend the workshop should take it.

Already, 25 people have shown interest in

the upcoming workshop.

It will be held, with free morning tea provided, from 10am until noon, at the Cavanbah Centre in Harbour Drive.

For details and registration contact Julie Crocker at 0421704787 or drivewise2@ bigpond.com.

Bellingen Car Boot Markets return on Saturday

By Mary KEILY

EVERY fourth Saturday of the month a car boot market is held at the Bellingen Showground.

It’s yet another initiative by Dean Evers, founder of Hope for the Homeless - a local charity Dean started over eight years ago. He and a team of volunteers support the homeless and the most disadvantaged in the local community by providing material items and financial supportrunning two charity shops in Bellingen and South Grafton.

“I saw a need for people falling through the gaps,” Dean told News Of The Area.

"The main charities in town have a lot of red tape, despite good people being involved.

“Red tape slows everything down.

“If the buck stops with me, I can make the decisions, and I can help them.”

For example, homes have been furnished hundreds of times with Hope for the Homeless support.

When someone living out of a car or motel then gets a more permanent home, they can go to the Hope for the Homeless shops and ask for help.

“It’s another community event where mums and dads can bring their kids and empty out their place and cull by recycling,” Dean said of Saturday’s Bellingen Car Boot Market.

A car boot sale is also a safer alternative for people to sell their things in public, as some people don’t feel safe having a garage sale at their home.

“People who join up will realise it is not just about earning money, but supporting people and making a difference,” Dean said.

This Saturday 27 May, the Miss Paris Trio will be performing at the market and the Bellingen Men’s Shed are putting on a barbecue.

Vendor cars can enter the venue from 7.30am, with the public able to peruse and purchase from 8.30am to 1pm.

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q Almost 50 people attended the first workshop. Photo: Julie Crocker.

q The Miss Paris Trio will provide entertainment at Saturday’s Bellingen Car Boot Markets.

Archive introduce Pay It Forward option for live music gigs

By Andrea FERRARI

AN option to ‘Pay it forward’ (PIF) for live music events has been introduced by community-focused music promoter, Archive, based in Toormina.

This is how it works.

If you feel like paying forward some kindness in the way of music to a stranger, you can donate

a ticket through a link to Archive.

If you would like to come to one of Archive's gigs but it doesn’t quite fit in your budget, or if you have a friend you think would benefit from a music experience but is too shy to reach out, you can get in touch with SaraJayne Prince, the founder of Archive, via email or social media to request a PIF ticket.

“We currently have a handful of tickets that have been donated and can be claimed for upcoming shows in June,” Sara told News Of The Area.

“This is a judgement free zone, so don't feel ashamed to reach out and ask for a ticket,” she urged.

“Everyone deserves to see live music and we don't want money to get in the way

of that.

“The Pay it Forward initiative is intended for us to be able to make shows more accessible to the community and pay musicians properly what they deserve.

“This is a movement to keep these intimate gigs and small but unique venues alive.

“I hope more venues will take on this wonderful idea,” she said.

Sara started Archive with the intention of boosting the live music and art scene around Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Valley, by providing communityfocused events.

Archive music gigs allow musicians a chance to perform in a unique space to small audiences where their original music is the focus.

This allows audiences to have a more interactive and immersive experience compared to seeing music at somewhere like a pub or a bar.

“Recently, venues and musicians across the country

Syntropic Agriculture Workshop helps gardens thrive

By Andrew VIVIAN

SUSTAINABILITY is a major concern to many Coffs Coast residents, and the City of Coffs Harbour assists residents via its ‘Sustainable Living’ unit.

One of the unit’s current initiatives is a workshop conducted by Marja Jacobsen and Joao Da Costa about syntropic farming.

“Syntropy is a model of agriculture developed by Ernest Gotsch in Brazil,” Joao told News Of The Area.

“It’s a form of agriculture that regenerates the land in a natural way through a diversification of plants.”

Ernest Gotsch’s farm attracted notice because the land it was on had previously been considered hopelessly degraded by the farming community.

However, in a few short years, he restored it to levels of biodiversity and productivity that compared well with untouched forest regions in the Bahia region of Brazil.

Syntropic farming is described as a type of agroforestry that mimics the structure and function of natural forests to create productive and sustainable food systems.

It involves planting a diverse range of crops in layers and managing them in a way that promotes mutual support and collaboration among different species.

Marja and Joao describe it as "bringing life back to the land".

Day one of their two-day workshop was last Sunday, May 21.

Participants were taken on a forest walk to show them that they were going to be planting next to a thriving forest ten metres away.

Marja and Joao discussed the various aspects of the forest such as soils and plants that characterise the forest and that can be mimicked to speed up the growth of agricultural systems.

The group then collected soil and fallen plant matter to add to the garden rows.

After some theoretical discussions about syntropic agriculture, participants got their hands dirty planting trees, seedlings and cuttings

“We are all about building community through memorable experiences in hands-on syntropic workshops,” Marja said.

The second day of the workshop will be held this Sunday, May 28.

New participants can join by searching ‘syntropic’ in Coffs Harbour on Eventbrite.

More information about Marja’s and Joao’s work can be found at www. balibuddhalove.com/ syntropic.

Be inspired by nature photography of the Coffs Coast to share and learn how your business can benefit by embracing a sustainable future.

have noticed a significant drop in audience sizes and ticket sales, we can only attribute this to the rising cost of living.”

This means that touring musicians are often having to cancel their shows due to lack of presales and are barely covering the costs of their tours.

“After a history of working in cafes that offered Pay It Forward coffees, I had played with the idea of Pay It Forward tickets.

“Then after seeing

Northern

Aine Tyrrell offering this for her shows recently, it felt like it was time to implement this idea.

You can donate a ticket via the following link: https:// linktr.ee/archivepromotions

These tickets are $25 each, and will sit unclaimed until someone asks for one or is gifted one.

Upcoming gigs

June 17 - https://www. trybooking.com/CIIKS

June 30 - https://www. trybooking.com/CIIKL

q Marja and Joao want to share their passions through memorable workshops.

Rivers musician

q The Those Folk gig at Archive, Toormina. Photo: Sara-Jayne Prince.

q Jason Lowe performs at Archive, Toormina. Photo: Sara-Jayne Prince.

q Sara-Jayne Prince, founder of Archive, has introduced Pay It Forward for live music events. Photo: Elize Strydom.

Tree-o’s birthday and 13th Showcase

By Andrea FERRARI

TREE-O Gallery in Raleigh

is hosting two Featured Artists collections for its 13th Showcase exhibition with opening night to be held on Saturday 3 June, 4pm - 6pm.

Doubling up as Tree-o Gallery’s 4th birthday, the trio behind Tree-o, founders Bim Morton, Trevor OliverKing/Kingfisher Audio and Sarah Andersen, extend an invitation to the community to come along and celebrate the artists, entrepreneurialism and enjoy a beautiful new setting in the space.

"Two overly accomplished artists are taking control of the 13th Showcase at Tree-o Gallery.

“Jeremy Barrett, with his 60 years of painting experience, will flood the walls with colour, and Emma Louise Davies' beautiful sculptures will occupy the three-D space,” Bim Morton told NOTA.

“Fire pits will warm the guests and Tree-o’s timber work will be enhanced by the new collection of beautiful artist works.”

Emma Louise Davies is the artist who created ‘Cruising’, a playable concrete sculpture for the Coffs Harbour Jetty4Shores Project

in 2018, which stands close to Coffs Yacht Club.

For her Tree-o show, Emma shares bronze cast and timber sculptures and drawings.

"The work explores my interest in the interconnectedness between humans, animals and plants,”

Emma told NOTA.

“I have made bronze sculptures of a lyrebird and a platypus; both reclusive animals that I feel very lucky to see from time to time around my home within Gumbaynggirr land in the Orara Valley.

“The works have been

made using the lost wax method.

“I sculpted the pieces using wax embedded with plant materials derived directly from their rainforest habitat,” she said.

For some other works in the exhibition, she utilised the imagery of her garden plant shadows falling on her house.

“Watching these shadows evokes in me a sense of the passing of time, since the shadows move and change according to the time of day, seasons and other natural systems.

“This, in turn, makes me concerned about how our environment will continue to degrade in the future if our current human-centric view of the world does not change."

Jeremy Barrett’s formal training started at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School in the early ‘60s, before undertaking further training in London and Europe in the mid-60s.

Jeremy and his wife Sue lived in Valla Beach for some years until recent circumstances caused them to relocate to Canberra.

Most of the works on show were painted during their time in lovely Valla Beach.

"For me, the process of making an artwork begins either prompted by an earlier line drawing, or more randomly, just with a line, a patch of colour or texture,” Jeremy told NOTA.

“From then on, I make intuitive decisions of the

‘what next’ kind, until a structure takes form, and then is refined and brought to a satisfactory resolution.

“It doesn't always come off, but it's my way of working," he said.

Under the same roof, adjacent to the Gallery is the Tree-o workshop where the resident founders work and will be showing their latest pieces, a variety of quality Australian hardwood furniture.

Opening night is the last Saturday Tree-o will open at the weekend at least for the Winter 2023 period.

To book a special/group viewing on a Saturday, email or call during opening hours, 10am-4pm weekdays.

The 13th Showcase runs until September 2023.

Services Australia updates vaccine injury claim scheme

By Andrea FERRARI

SERVICES Australia has made updates to its scheme for people to claim for COVID-19 vaccine injuries.

The following claimable clinical conditions were added to the Scheme on 3 April 2023: Transverse Myelitis (AstraZeneca); Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis without Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca) and Erythema Multiforme – Major (Moderna and Pfizer).

Myocarditis and Pericarditis were also added as claimable clinical conditions for the Novavax vaccine.

The new clinical conditions and the inclusion of Myocarditis and Pericarditis for Novavax can be claimed

retrospectively from the start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on 22 February 2021, states the Services Australia website.

“We have implemented a claims scheme for people who suffer a moderate to severe impact following an adverse reaction to a TGAapproved COVID-19 vaccine,” the Services Australia website states.

“We have done this to provide a simple, streamlined process to compensate eligible people, without the need for complex legal proceedings.”

Through the government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, a medical report (MO063) form must be completed and attached as supporting

evidence to a claim being made under the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

This form needs to be completed by a reporting practitioner; an Australia registered medical practitioner who is qualified (by reference to their professional qualifications and expertise) to prepare a report on the patient’s condition as a result of the harm suffered, including in relation to the treatment required.

According to Services Australia, harm refers to a claimable medical condition developed by the COVID-19 vaccine recipient, or an injury that was sustained during the administration of a COVID-19 vaccination.

The Guidance for

q A detailed timeline of your COVID-19 vaccine injury will need to be documented along with diagnosis by a reporting practitioner. Photo: CoVerse. Conditions document lists eligible conditions applicable to specific COVID-19 Vaccine(s): Anaphylactic Reaction (AstraZeneca/ Pfizer/Moderna/ Novavax); Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Haematologist Myocarditis (Pfizer/Novavax/Moderna); Pericarditis (Pfizer/ Novavax/Moderna); Capillary Leak Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Guillain-Barré Syndrome (AstraZeneca); Thrombocytopenia / Immune Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca); Transverse Myelitis (AstraZeneca); Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) without Thrombocytopenia (AstraZeneca); and Erythema Multiforme Major (Pfizer/ Moderna).

In the case of a fatal outcome, a forensic

pathologist may be considered a relevant specialty for the clinical conditions covered by the Scheme, states the form.

For full information visit www.health.gov.au/

our-work/covid-19-vaccineclaims-scheme#updates-tothe-scheme.

If you have questions, you can contact Services Australia directly by calling 1800 653 809.

q Tree-o co-founder Bim Morton’s new round table.

q Jeremy Barrett’s work is showing at Tree-o Gallery from June 3, 2023.

q Valla Beach-inspired artwork by Jeremy Barrett.

q Emma Louise Davies’ selfportrait with morning shadow.

q Showing at Tree-o Gallery from June 3, Emma Louise Davies’ bronze cast and timber sculpture, ‘Escape’.

q Emma Louise Davies’ ‘White Whale’.

q Jeremy Barrett and his wife Sue lived in Valla Beach for some years; most of the works on show were painted during that time.

OUR 2023 School Leaders Induction Assembly was held on Tuesday 2nd May and was celebrated with the family members of our leaders. Good leaders display several

their actions in displaying these qualities. We look forward to working with our Leadership Team as they work to implement their team goals which are focused on improving ADVERTISING FEATURE

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areas of our school. Also, to hear stories from or about students displaying leadership characteristics in their actions in school and in the community.

q Deja Barlow - Captain, James Pollard - Leader, Sam Borgert - Leader, Jhade Munro-Greentree - Year 12 Year Advisor, Tim Laverty - Principal, Kirra Dean - Leader, Ruby Jarman - Leader, and Leilani Coombes - Captain.

q Leaders - James Pollard, Sam Borgert, Kirra Dean, Ruby Jarman and Deja Barlow.

q Captains - Deja Barlow and Leilani Coombes

q Captain - Leilani Coombes

RURALROUNDUP

Farmers share local concerns with visiting Ag Minister Moriarty

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL farmers joined an industry roundtable hosted by NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 18 May.

Held at the Cartoon Gallery, fifteen representatives from across Mid North Coast and North Coast primary industries including grazing, dairy, nuts, sugarcane, berries, bananas, fisheries and nurseries came together to give the Minister an introduction to the region, and share local concerns and opportunities.

“The Minister admitted she didn’t have an agricultural background, so it was a good opportunity for her to listen and to get familiar with the local scene and issues here,” Paul Shoker, Chair of the Coffs Harbour branch of NSW Farmers, who was in attendance, told News Of The Area.

“I think she was impressed with the diversity of agriculture here and that while they are mostly smaller farms here the collective output provides a big contribution.”

The group noted that they were generally grateful for the recovery grants and on-going funding assistance from the flood disaster in 2022.

“Many commented that it was the only thing that kept them in business; particularly the northern area guys, such as the cane growers.”

This was a State and Federal Government project of recovery grants which the group suggested could be tweaked in some areas of its delivery, but they were emphatic that the funding was crucial to their staying in business after the devastating floods.

“There was also a discussion around intergenerational farming businesses,” said Paul.

“How do we protect big commercial farms from being split up to become residential or hobby farms?

“How can we look to protect large agricultural parcels of land?

“Concerns were shared about the proposed Great Koala National Park, which has Labor’s support, and its impact on producers locally.”

There was also discussion around the need for infrastructure.

“Whether it’s good internet connectivity or good roads, we are not farming in isolation,” he pointed out.

Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty expressed an understanding of the challenges local producers are facing.

“Farmers across this region, like those in many parts of the State, have had a

challenging time over the past several years with drought and bushfires followed by flooding and long periods of wet weather,” she said.

“The diversity of voices at the table provided me with a greater insight and will be shared with my colleagues so the NSW Government can better shape decisions, follow up concerns, and provide support that makes a real difference.

“The NSW North Coast produces about 25 percent of the State’s milk supply, more than 40 percent of Australia’s macadamias, and is home to about 85 percent of Australia’s pecan and blueberry industries.

“That is why I want local farmers to know they have the ongoing support of the NSW Government as we work together to ensure stronger primary industries into the future,” she said.

q Mid North Coast and North Coast farmers share local concerns with Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty on her recent visit to Coffs Harbour.

Collectors paradise at Coffs Showground

DESCRIBED as a ‘collectors paradise under one roof’, the Coffs Harbour Collectors Fair returns to the Norm Jordan Pavilion at Coffs Harbour Showground this weekend.

Traders come from far afield, filling two rooms of trading tables selling collectables, comics, records, coins, bottles, vintage clothing, memorabilia, china, glass and lots more.

There will be many individual exhibits displayed for everyone to enjoy ranging from bottles, glass wear, kitchenalia, pub memorabilia, pottery, china, model cars, toys, trains, money boxes, bakelite, egg cups, teddies, dolls, stamps, to name a few.

This year organisers are excited to also have an interactive Star Wars display.

These exhibits are for viewing only and everyone has an opportunity to vote for their favourite display.

The Orara Valley Museum is always an added bonus to the Fair, showing vintage machinery in action.

The Coffs Harbour Lapidary Club will also be in attendance, showing and selling their most interesting jewellery.

On Saturday the Vintage Car Club will be showing their magnificent cars, and the Coffs Harbour Brass Band will be entertaining.

On Sunday, 2AirFM will provide the music.

Inside the Fair there will be lots of delicious refreshments, from Devonshire teas, homemade cakes and sandwiches to BBQ offerings.

For the coffee lovers, the Coast Roast Coffee Van will be serving both days.

The Fair is open on Saturday 27 May from 8.30am to 5pm and Sunday 28 May from 8.30 am to 2pm.

Door entry is $6.00 and there is no charge for anyone under sixteen.

The Lucky Door Prize this year will be a $100.00 Bunnings Voucher

All proceeds from the Collectors Fair are donated locally.

This will be the 27th annual Fair and over the years the Collectors Club has donated in excess of $60,000 to local organisations.

All enquiries are directed to Fair Secretary lngrid Gardiner on 0409 860 637 or email gardiners3@obigpond.com.

q There will be many individual exhibits displayed for everyone to enjoy.

q The Coffs Harbour Collectors Fair is open on Saturday 27 May from 8.30am to 5pm and Sunday 28 May from 8.30 am to 2pm.

q Traders offer collectables, comics, records, coins, bottles, vintage clothing, memorabilia, china, glass and lots more.

HYPOTHETICAL

Email

By Manny WOOD

Son-in-law makes will claim

PETER and Dianne have been married for 30 years.

Unfortunately, Dianne unexpectedly passes away, aged 50.

When Dianne’s mother passes away fifteen years later, she leaves the whole of her $2 million estate to her sole surviving daughter, Ruth.

Peter believes that he should have received something under the will and makes a claim.

Peter has no standing to make a claim by virtue of being a son-in-law of the deceased. However, persons who can establish that they were dependent upon a deceased person and a member of the deceased person’s household are eligible to make a claim.

Peter says there were two periods of time during which he and Dianne lived with her mother and were dependent upon her.

He says he lived with Dianne’s mother for three months in 1998 and one month in the year 2000.

He says that he was out of work at the time and was dependent upon her for accommodation.

He says that Dianne’s mother also provided him with food during the periods of time they stayed with her.

Peter’s evidence indicates that he has substantial financial needs because he has no significant assets and his only income source is a Centrelink pension.

Peter asks the Court to award him $200,000.

The Court rules that Peter is eligible to make a claim on the basis that he was, albeit only briefly, a dependant member of Dianne’s mother’s household, but in assessing the evidence, makes a number of relevant observations.

The Court finds that Peter’s relationship with the deceased was not “quasi-parental” as he alleged, that he made no contribution to the estate of the deceased and that Peter has no right to make some form of “tracing claim” in relation to Dianne’s “missed inheritance”.

The Court ultimately dismisses Peter’s claim on the basis that he failed to demonstrate a social, domestic or moral obligation on the deceased to make provision for him.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

DEAR Jasminda,

My daughter was walking through the shopping centre after a big day and was approached by a lady selling a beauty treatment.

Since she was tired, she allowed the lady to give her a free sample treatment but then said she couldn't afford to make a purchase.

The lady then said she would give her a special deal.

My daughter felt overwhelmed and walked away with a product she didn't really want for $50, which she can't afford.

How should she have dealt with this?

process.

Gerry K.

DEAR News Of The Area, THANK YOU

Alan Stanley for your measured and informative letter (NOTA May 19).

I have read and listened to voices for and against the referendum, one to gain as much information as possible and the other to try to work out why the Sam Hill anyone would vote against such an overdue proposal.

One thing is certain, the clear waters of a timely way forward for Indigenous people have been muddied by a flood of misinformation.

Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine clearly demonstrate that the changes they are calling for are the very changes that the architects of the Voice to Parliament hope to achieve, and risk an unravelling of the

Let’s educate ourselves Budget no good for middle income earners

DEAR News Of The Area,

I REFER to the letter from Tony Judge in the Coffs Coast 19 May 2023 publication.

Mr Judge makes the claim that "the budget was good for the area".

I am not sure what planet Mr Judge resides on but he must not have read the fine print regarding the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset being abolished.

Approximately 10,000,000 Aussies are affected.

This Tax Offset provides a rebate of up to $1,500 per annum to middle income earners.

My partner and I are middle income earners, work hard, don't receive any Centrelink benefits but are now around $2,000 per annum worse off.

It appears the only way you can receive any benefit from this budget is to be claiming benefits. No doubt there are a lot of taxpayers who haven't realised this and wont until they lodge their income tax return.

Maybe Airbus Albo should be concentrating on his pre-election promises of reducing the cost of living and electricity

In considering my vote, as a nonIndigenous person, I prefer to listen to the voices of the elder states persons who have seen it all.

Leaders like Marcia Langton, Pat Dodson and Noel Pearson, to mention just a few, have been in consultation with governments of both persuasions since the release of the Uluru statement in 2017 which invites all Australians to walk together.

The referendum will determine the Australian people's acceptance or rejection of this gracious invitation.

We should not go down as the generation which denied First Australians a say in the governance of their own affairs.

Regards, Margaret ENGLAND, Toormina.

Dear Gerry,

THERE are many sales techniques and some of the best are on display in the walkways of shopping centres.

Your daughter has discovered a valuable lesson and she will be better prepared next time.

There are several stages to avoiding salespeople and the first is to immediately avert your eyes.

Once they've made eye contact, you're already well on the way to being fleeced of money for a product that you didn't have any need for just 20 seconds earlier.

If you are already at the eye contact stage, walk as though you are about to miss your bus, that is, so quickly that you build up a sweat.

Hopefully they won't catch you.

If they've started their spiel, it's very hard to get them to stop.

Salespeople have been provided with specific training and any chatter will give them false hope.

Say a firm no, and consider crossing your hands in front of your body like a referee. Yes, you'll look like a twit.

That's okay.

prices rather than throwing money at some but not others.

Regards, Neil MERCER, Woolgoolga.

The Voice: Highlighting differences or bringing us together

DEAR News Of The Area,

FURTHER to the many articles about The Voice that your newspaper has published over the past few months, I am coming to realise that many Australians think the way forward is to highlight our differences, rather

Do not under any circumstances let them demonstrate their product on you.

If you get to this stage, you've likely lost the battle and will end up giving in and buying something you don't want because you've received a free service.

Nothing is free, as you will soon discover.

Finally, if you've been conned, use it as training for the next time you're accosted.

It's an expensive lesson, but one that's hard to forget.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

than what brings us together.

Quite simply, I don't think prioritising our differences and treating people of different racial heritage differently and separately is the way forward for our community as a whole.

To do that will be divisive.

If we must do something, legislate it, rather than amend the Constitution.

Regards, Peter WEYLING, Corindi Beach.

Times gone by Coffs 1919 Flu Pandemic: Double Trouble (Part 7)

By Karen FILEWOOD

THE final days of June 1919 saw two strangers being admitted to Coffs Harbour’s pandemic hospital, however, a large number of locals had become unwell with the ordinary influenza.

Two weeks later it had become so widespread that one Sydney paper described the town as ‘reeking with influenza and hardly a house is free’, though at least partially reassuring

readers that most cases were mild.

Another newspaper suggested Coffs Harbour be renamed Cough’s Harbour!

Cold weather was blamed for the spread of ordinary flu which was so extensive the Advocate newspaper office closed down as the entire printing staff were sick.

Fortunately, only one day’s paper missed production before some staff had recovered enough to put together a paper for the next edition.

As Dr Larbalestier was unwell with ordinary flu, Grafton’s Drs Page and Macartney visited Coffs Harbour, undertaking home visits.

Around six people with this influenza were transferred to the public hospital, while hospital patients who did not have flu were sent home.

Two hospital nurses became unwell and were replaced by volunteers, Misses Pryor and Greenaway.

There were far less cases of pneumonic influenza and all except three were mild, so hospitalisation was not required. In these instances, yellow flags were placed out the front of houses to indicate the residents were under quarantine. Coramba was declared a pneumonic influenza infected area on 9 July and Coffs Harbour followed on 16 July, with

twelve cases reported to the Council at noon the following day. Indoor activities were restricted, wearing masks became mandatory and schools were closed.

That same afternoon, the public school was put to use as an auxiliary hospital and staffed by the Red Cross, as the public hospital was full of patients recovering from the ordinary flu.

With so many people sick with flu or nursing the unwell and pandemic restrictions in place, the streets were deserted, business trade came to a halt and ready cash was described as ‘extinct as the dodo’.

Refugee cultural experience

By Andrea FERRARI

A HUMBLING and beautiful cultural experience has been shared by a group of refugee women from Sydney and local Coffs Harbour residents who hosted the visitors.

Through STARTTS, the New South Wales Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors, 23 refugee women from Sydney were brought to Coffs Harbour for a cultural exchange/rural experience.

This was STARTTS’ first ever City Country Connections (CCC) Excursion Project in Coffs Harbour, taking place from 18 to 21 May.

The Sydney guests stayed with volunteer hosts in Coffs Harbour.

STARTTS’ Rural and Regional Community Development Worker Ruth Kennedy organised the excursion with Dativah Nitsios and Daria Rzasa from Sydney.

“The guests enjoyed excursions to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre donated by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, a free lunch by Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak, an Indigenous Dance Workshop and gallery view at the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre and a free breakfast by All CALD Services at the Botanic Gardens,” Ruth said.

On 20 May, 100 people gathered at the National Cartoon Gallery for the CCC Cultural Event.

Guests shared their traditional food and hosts shared their desserts.

The talented musicians, Wild Thyme, and STARTTS’ Singlish Choir, performed for the visitors.

Two Singlish participants, Najat Mhi and Khariya Alkhameri, were employed as tailors to make beautiful costumes for Singlish, which they exhibited for the first time on the catwalk.

This was followed by each of the refugee guests parading their own traditional dress.

The costumes and the event were funded by STARTTS and Singlish partner Frontier Projects.

“Each cultural group also performed their traditional dance to an extremely appreciative audience,” said Ruth.

“It was an amazing celebration of diversity, culture, music, dance and life, enjoyed by all.

“It was so moving to see how CCC touched so many lives including the guests, hosts, refugee women of Coffs Harbour and all involved from organisations to volunteers.

“CCC brought out the best in everybody,” she said.

Guest Neeraja added, “From this trip I got new friends, sisters and aunties.”

Host Nicole Clough told NOTA, “The experience we shared with our beautiful ladies from Iraq touched us deeply. “They showed such compassion, resilience, gratitude and humility even though their history had shown them the opposite.

“Being part of CCC was one of the most beautiful and humbling experiences of my life.”

To find out more about STARTTS, visit www.startts.org.au.

q The STARTTS refugee women and their Coffs Harbour hosts during the City Country Connections group excursion to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

q The City Country Connections excursion to the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, taken after participants had performed an Indigenous Dance Workshop.

q The City Country Connections cultural event in Coffs on 20 May held at the Cartoon Gallery in Coffs.

Immaculate and Convenient

Address: 1/21 Wirrabilla

Close, Toormina NSW 2452

Price: $445,000

Beds: 2, Bath: 1, Car: 1

THIS two-bedroom town house is set in a pet friendly complex of four and is ideally located close to Boambee Bay and you simply walk across the road to enjoy all that Toormina Centro has to offer.

Moving into the property you will be impressed by the light filled open plan air-conditioned living area, and the beautiful timber staircase that is a stunning feature to the home.

Flowing on from the living area is the renovated kitchen with stylish silver glass splashback, electric oven and cooktop, plus the storage saving pull out pantry.

To the right of the kitchen, is the spacious laundry, that offers storage space and also has enough room to add a WC to facilitate downstairs living.

Upstairs you will find the two bedrooms, both with built in robes.

The main enjoys its own bal-

cony, allowing lots of light into the bedroom as well as beautiful breezes during the summer months.

Adjacent is the tastefully renovated bathroom which completes the top level.

The townhouse also has the bonus of a fully fenced courtyard that is an ideal spot to enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon drink in private.

There is also a retractable clothesline and blind that extends over the area providing shade to the courtyard when required.

For parking there is a carport with a secure storage room which is situated right next to the home and there is an allocated visitor parking positioned at the side of the property.

The town house is ready for you to move straight in or rent out to tenants with an estimated rental return of $440-$460 per week.

Agent: Chris Hines and Kim McGinty

Mobile: 0439 667 719 (Chris) and 0432 953 796 (Kim).

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32 Amaroo Cres, Toormina

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Our owners are committed to moving North and have reduced the price on their lovely home. Their fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises. The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry with the large enclosed sunroom adding additional living space. There is also a covered barbecue area and a detached colour bond shed for you to tinker in. The single garage has an electric roller door and internal access with the tandem carport housing other vehicles. This lovely home backs onto a park like reserve with the shops and schools being close by. Inspect today, you won’t be disappointed!

Home open Sat 27/05 11.00 – 11.30am

Price reduction – $695,000

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25 McFadyn St, Toormina

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This well presented 3 bedroom residence is an ideal first home, sound investment or the perfect home for an owner who is downsizing. All bedrooms have robes, the air conditioner adjusts the temperature and the solar panels help with the electricity bill. The small rear deck overlooks the level yard with the garage having internal access. Sawtell’s restaurant and beaches are only a couple of minutes away by car with public transport and Bayldon school being close by.

For Sale – $689,000.00

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18/369 Pine Creek Way, Bonville

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This is the original display home at this sought after over 55’s village at Bonville. The 3 bedroom home is beautifully appointed with many extras!!!! These include; air conditioning, an ensuite and walk in robe to the master suite, Caesar stone benchtops and a dishwasher compliment the kitchen with the enclosed balcony being the ideal place to have a cuppa. There is also a work shop at the rear of the home whilst the tandem garage houses the cars. The new owner will have full access to the pool and park like areas with Sawtells pristine beaches and café strip being less than 10 minutes away by car. No Council rates or stamp duty to pay just a weekly site fee of $150.

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• Two-bedroom town house set in complex of four

• Beautifully renovated bathroom located on the top level, along with the bedrooms, main with balcony

• Lower level has open plan air-conditioned living area

• Fully fenced courtyard, carport for parking

• Ideal location, walk across the road to all that Toormina Centro has to offer

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104.1 CHYFM broadcast live at the Sharks game

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS youth radio station

104.1 CHYM set up for a live broadcast on game day as the Cronulla Sharks took on the Newcastle Knights on Saturday.

“As well as the usual commentary on their crazy lives, radio hosts Amber and Zoe Hill got amongst the exciting game day atmosphere at C.ex Stadium and on the airwaves, broadcasting live

in full view of all attendees,” Angie Vaughan, Station Manager at 104.1 CHYFM told News Of The Area.

“During their special, extended, two-and-a-halfhour live broadcast, Amber and Zoe spoke with CronullaSutherland Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis about all the people and logistics that go into making this game possible in Coffs and all the events, school visits, and training sessions that the players and staff attend.”

Amber and Zoe also spoke with Sharks NRLW superstar Jada Taylor about what it's

like playing professional rugby league and Cronulla Sutherland Mermaid Keely Jamieson about being a cheerleader.

They also caught up with Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.

“Both were tipping the Sharks for a big win on the day,” said Angie.

“The most fun interview they had was with Sharks superfan Noah.

“And Noah…you left your footy behind…if you contact the station, we'd like to get it back to you.”

Year 12 Bishop Druitt College student and station volunteer Duke Rowthorne enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime work experience internship with Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis on Friday and Saturday.

"It was a truly unique and rare opportunity that I was extremely lucky to have been given, and it has given me some real insight into what my future career might be,” Duke said.

“I want to thank Rob and the Sharks media team for their guidance and this opportunity.”

Angie shouted out thanks to the Cronulla Sutherland

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warmly embraced by his former teammates after the contest, showcasing the camaraderie that exists between players.

In a show of gratitude and appreciation, the Sharks took a victory lap around the stadium, engaging with the fans, taking selfies, and signing autographs.

Their annual NRL fixture has become a highly anticipated event on the North Coast's sporting

calendar, attracting fans from near and far.

Overall, the Cronulla Sharks' dominant performance, community involvement, and commitment to inclusivity and cultural celebrations have solidified their place as a beloved team within the region.

The Sharks wasted no time in making an impact on the match, as fullback Will Kennedy skillfully manoeuvred through the Knights' backline, scoring the opening try within six minutes.

Despite a head knock,

Kalyn Ponga of the Knights showcased his resilience by levelling the score 6-6 with the help of a well-executed offload from Bradman Best.

The crowd erupted with excitement on the 26th minute

Sharks for selecting 104.1 CHY FM as their Sharks Have Heart Giving Partner for 2023 and all those who attended the game and donated to the station.

The Sharks have also donated to 104.1 CHYFM a signed 2023 jersey, which the station will be auctioning off later in the year.

when Ronaldo Mulitalo displayed his blistering speed on the left wing, sprinting across the line with an infectious smile.

This try gave the Sharks a 12-6 lead going into halftime,

leaving the fans in awe of their team's performance.

The Sharks continued their dominance in the second half, with Connor Tracey powering over the line for their third try. With ten minutes remaining in

the game, Royce Hunt sealed the victory with a decisive try, further solidifying the Sharks' outstanding secondhalf performance and securing the 26-6 win.

q Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis with Zoe and Amber.

q Sharks NRLW superstar Jada Taylor with Zoe and Amber.

q 104.1 CHYFM volunteer and Year 12 Bishop Druitt College student Duke Rowthorne enjoyed his once-in-a-lifetime work experience opportunity with Sharks Media Manager Rob Willis.

q Nicho Hynes led the charge for group photos of the Indigenous players in front of the Aboriginal flag to celebrate and commemorate the Indigenous round. Photo: David Wigley.

q Nicho Hynes celebrating with the crowd. Photo: David Wigley.

q Ronald Mlitalo was too hot to handle as he crossed the line with a huge smile to make it 12-6 at half time. Photo: David Wigley.

q Will Kennedy gives the North Coast a big thumbs up. Photo: David Wigley.

q A thunderous applause to community hero Aunty Jenny (Skinner) who provided the ‘Welcome to Country’. Photo: David Wigley.

q Hometown hero Locky Miller embracing Nicho Hynes after the match. Photo: David Wigley.

q A huge smile from Ronald Mulitalo celebrating with the crowd. Photo: David Wigley.

q Wade Graham getting amongst the crowd. Photo: David Wigley.

AFL North Coast celebrates Indigenous Round

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast has celebrated Indigenous Round which saw players wear specially designed Indigenous themed jumpers during Round 5 matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Byron Bay.

Byron Bay Magpies went to the top of the ladder with a 14.17 (101) to 5.8 (38) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers in their top of the table clash at Byron Bay.

It was the Magpies fifth straight win to start the season.

Defending premiers, the

Port Macquarie Magpies had a 31.13 (199) to 6.12 (48) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga.

The Northern Beaches Blues women maintained their undefeated start to the season with a 5.10 (40) to 0.0 (0) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

The Blues sit at the top of the ladder with five straight wins to start their premiership defence.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 7.11 (53) to 2.2 (14) win against the Grafton Tigers at Richardson Park.

The Nambucca Valley

Lions reserves remained undefeated with a 19.12 (126) to 1.2 (8) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 6 matches.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host the Northern Beaches Blues at Fitzroy Oval.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies, while the Grafton Tigers host the Byron Bay Magpies.

Strong second half sees Tigers beat the Saints

By Aiden BURGESS

THE GRAFTON Tigers have had a hard fought come from behind win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in their AFL North Coast match at Richardson Park.

Down by 14 at halftime, a strong second half from the visitors saw the Tigers finish with a 12.6 (78) to 8.8 (56) win against the Saints.

A strong start from the Saints saw the home side take a 25-point lead into quarter time, as their quick and direct play into their forward 50 had the Tigers

under the pump.

The Tigers started to turn the tide in the second quarter to get themselves back in the match as their defence started to tighten up with the dynamic of the game changing into a more defensive and hard ball contest.

After closing the margin to 14 at the main break, the Tigers dominated the premiership quarter turning the game on its head.

The visitors asserted their authority on the contest with their pressure and physicality creating a number of scoring chances, outscoring the Saints 25-7

in the third to take a 4-point lead into the final quarter.

The Tigers continued their momentum into the fourth quarter with their determined defence and contested work troubling the Saints.

The Tigers' tough tackling and pressure on the ball continued to lead to scoring opportunities, with a flurry of late goals seeing them earn a hard-fought 22-point victory.

The Saints head south to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies this weekend, while the Tigers are at home to the ladder leading Byron Bay Magpies.

Coffs Harbour Netball Association players selected to North Coast team

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Netball

Association will have five

players represent the North Coast at the Netball NSW Regional State Cup in Sydney in October.

Diaz Voglsinger, Marene Greyvenstein, Yasmine Hains, Mia Blackett, and Maya Loader were selected

to the North Coast team.

The five Coffs Harbour players were selected to the North Coast team after standout performances at the two-day Regional League tournament that was played at Port Macquarie in April.

A team of ten players and two shadow players were selected from eligible players from Woolgoolga to Great Lakes to represent the North Coast at the Netball NSW Regional State Cup.

The Netball NSW Regional State Cup is a competition that sees the best of the best athletes from around NSW playing off to see who is crowned the state champion region.

Coffs Harbour Netball Association president Tanya Slaviero said it was fantastic

to see the five players earn selection for the North Coast team.

“We are extremely proud of all our players from grass roots players on a Saturday and our seniors on a Wednesday night, but to see the effort and dedication that our representative players put into their netball to then get these amazing opportunities to continue their development is fantastic,” she said.

“For Coffs Harbour to be represented with half of this amazing team that will represent in Sydney is fantastic news for our association.”

The proud president also congratulated the other players from the region to make the North Coast team.

“The growth of netball on the Mid North Coast is increasing each year, and I'd also like to congratulate

and make mention that two players from Bellingen Netball, Holly Brocker and Arrin Sirrit- Black, together with Nambucca Valley Netball Association players Jemma Wilson and Miia Angel also secured a position in the team,” she said.

“To have nine of the twelve players selected who all play netball on the Coffs Coast shows that we have some talented players in our sport.

“I'd also like to congratulate Stacey Mawby from Nambucca Valley Netball Association who was selected as the Regional Umpire, and Bellingen Netball’s Helen Black and Nicole Grant who were selected as team officials.

“The future of netball is looking good for the Coffs Coast.”

q The AFL North Coast celebrated Indigenous Round and a ceremony celebrating Gumbaynggirr heritage was conducted before the match at Richardson Park between the Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Grafton Tigers. Photo: AFL North Coast

q Sawtell/Toormina’s Jai Langenberg stretches to take a mark against Grafton. Photo: AFL North Coast.

q Yasmine Hains, Marene Greyvenstein, Mia Blackett, Maya Loader, and Diaz Voglsinger.

Orara High School reach State Championships following emphatic semi-final victory

By David WIGLEY

THE Orara High School volleyball team booked their ticket to the State Championships after an emphatic 3-2 victory over Wauchope High School.

After losing the first set in a nail biting 27-25 tie break and easily losing the second set, the ‘Orara Thunder’ appeared to be exiting the competition at the semi-final stage.

At 2-0 down, coach and teacher Alex Dujin handed out lollies and started the chant “play for fun and celebrate every point like you have won” and the boys dug deep.

“Miraculously the ‘Thunder’ started to grow louder and Orara High School came back, winning the next two sets,” he said.

“The fifth and deciding set of the match decides

who goes to the State Championship and it was a thrilling episode of gamesmanship by both teams that they both deserved a standing ovation.

“Wauchope led 13-10 in the fifth set, which was played up to 15 points, the margin for error was almost non-existent.

“From the sidelines you could almost feel the heartbeats of the Orara players.

“As Orara High School stared down the jaws of defeat, the Thunder produced five incredible rallies and won five points in a row to win the match 15-13.

“Yet again, with a relatively younger team, Orara High School achieved a most memorable milestone by equalling the previous ‘Pioneers of Orara Volleyball’ from 2018 and 2019 and

qualifying for the State Championships two years in a row.

“The journey home was a very festive one, with the team singing most of the way back to Coffs Harbour,” Dujin said.

The coach is equally impressed with how their sportsmanship on the court extends to day-to-day life at the school.

“The Orara Thunder Boys Volleyball team typifies the School’s ethos of ‘Inclusivity, Respect and being Safe’,” he said.

“The team look after each other and others around them, on and off the court and they inclusively respect each other and their peers with honour and pride.

“This in turn allows them to train, prepare, compete, and perform with an outstanding ability to thrive with a humbling

confidence that transforms their dazzling energy into a winning mentality.

“This they do with a sense of fun and ease which they can draw on at the most critical moments during rallies in a match.

“This hypnotic spiritual energy yet again has prevailed in their last encounter where they played in the semi-final against a highly favoured, very skilful, confident, and well drilled Wauchope High School

Father and Daughter referee match

By David WIGLEY

LAST weekend marked a special family moment for father and daughter duo Brett and Ella Hodgekiss, as they took to the field together to referee football matches at Mclean Street, Coffs Harbour.

Brett Hodgekiss shared this unique experience with the News Of The Area.

"Officiating a game with my daughter was really cool.

“We played sixes together over the summer, and now we can referee as a team too," expressed Brett.

He also highlighted the positive outlook for referee recruitment in the North Coast region, which has seen an increase in firstyear referees sporting green

shirts.

With the growing numbers of participants in the sport, there is a high demand for referees, and this creative approach of family teams could help fill the gap.

"Giving back to the game, in my opinion, is what is most important.

“That's why I started refereeing three years agothere was a clear shortage of referees on the North Coast," shared Hodgekiss.

"I was fortunate enough to be in a position where I could contribute, and I encourage anyone to give it a try.

“There's no better place to watch a game, and you get a great sense of satisfaction by officiating a match."

Kylie McDonald's hat-trick soars Boambee to 4-1 victory

By David WIGLEY

A KYLIE McDonald hattrick sealed a 4-1 victory for the Boambee Eagles against the Coffs United Lionesses in women's division one.

Hannah Clift Wilson displayed her versatility by keeping a clean sheet in the first half and then adding a goal in the second half to secure the three points.

The victory propelled the Eagles to the top of the women's division one standings, with the Lionesses closely trailing in second place.

Boambee coach Neil

Witherdin shared his insights on the match.

“I think that the game was evenly contested with both teams having periods where they were on top and also times where they were scrambling in defence,” he said.

“The second half was much the same with Boambee able to take their chances and scrambling well in defence.

“Kylie McDonald scored three and Hannah Clift Wilson scored after putting in a great shift in goals,” Witherdin said.

Volleyball team,” said Dujin. Orara Thunder’s next match is the North Coast Grand Final on Friday 9 June in Coffs Harbour at Sportz Central Stadium where they face Evans River Community School Volleyball team.

Hodgekiss also highlighted the various opportunities provided by Northern NSW Football to become an accredited referee.

Ella, his daughter, took advantage of a female scholarship and has now turned refereeing into a parttime job.

By refereeing together as a family, Brett and Ella Hodgekiss not only enhance their own bond but also contribute to the development of the sport by ensuring a steady supply of referees in the North Coast region.

Their shared passion and commitment to the game serve as an inspiration to others, proving that anyone can become a referee and make a valuable contribution to the sport they love.

q Orara High School Volleyball Team aka ‘The Thunder’.

q Brett Hodgekiss and Daughter Ella Hodgekiss officiating football on the North Coast.

q Hannah Clift Wilson put in a display of goalkeeping and goalscoring heroics.

q Kylie McDonald scored a hat-trick.

Walking Football: Embracing a low-impact and social sporting experience

By David WIGLEY

WALKING football, a unique adaptation of the beloved game, is attracting attention for its inclusive nature and focus on low-impact movement.

News Of The Area spoke with enthusiastic players, including Wayne Stokes, who shared their love for this alternative version of the sport and its benefits for seniors.

For individuals like Wayne, who can no longer engage in the intense running synonymous with traditional football, walking football offers a refreshing alternative.

Wayne, a former elevena-side participant, explained,

"That's the only reason why I like walking soccer, mate.

“I can't run anymore."

The absence of running allows players to enjoy the game without straining their bodies, providing a chance to stay active and connected to the sport they love.

The social aspect of walking football is also highly valued by its participants.

The camaraderie and team spirit that arise from playing the game create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

"It's very good, actually, really good fun with mates," shared Wayne.

One of the remarkable aspects of walking football is its potential to be enjoyed

throughout one's lifetime.

"It means you can basically play football all your life," noted one participant.

Even as age takes its toll, individuals can continue to engage in the sport, adapting to their abilities.

With a dry humour, Wayne quipped, "Another few more years and I won't be walking anymore either.

“Probably it could be wheelchair soccer."

Encouragement to join in the fun and camaraderie of walking football was unanimous among the players interviewed. "Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, it's great. It's great fun.

“It's the next step after you've finished in the over 35s.”

q Walking football participants at Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The sport provides an avenue for seniors to remain active, connected, and continue their passion for football in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Walking football's popularity continues to grow as more seniors discover its benefits.

By embracing this lowimpact and socially engaging

Coffs Harbour Basketball wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

THE latest round of Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s and women’s seasons was decided at Sportz Central as teams enter the home stretch heading into finals. The latest round of the

men’s A-grade season saw Shake N Bake have an 8771 win against the under 18 Bellingen Braves, as Jakson Peach top scored with 28 points while Mark Rogers was next best with 26 points.

Run It Back had a 44-36 win against All Washed Up! to maintain second spot on

the ladder.

The latest round of the women’s A-grade season saw ladder leaders Let It Rain have a 62-52 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns under 16 women’s team.

Ashleigh Fasala top scored with 28 points for Let It Rain.

Springloaded had a 7152 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns under 18 women’s 2 team, with Sarah Fahey top scoring with 28 points.

The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (under 20s) team won their most recent away game in their Basketball

NSW Waratah League season.

The Suns had a 90-85 win against the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders in Sydney.

Jake McMillan had an outstanding game with 36 points.

The Suns team played their first game at Sportz

sport, individuals are able to maintain an active lifestyle and experience the joy of playing the game they love, regardless of their age or physical limitations.

Central for the season last weekend, going down 94-72 to the Hills Hornets.

The Suns play their next game this weekend against the Central Coast Crusaders in Terrigal.

The Coffs Harbour Suns women play their second game of the season this weekend against the Lismore Storm in Lismore.

Webster flying high with the Jets

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast footballer

Alice Webster is thriving at the Newcastle Jets Football Academy, playing representative football on multiple fronts.

Alice played in the North Coast Football (NCF) program for five years from 2017 in the under 12 girls Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) and finished in 2021 playing in the under 15 boys Premier Youth League.

The talented fullback shared her football journey to the Newcastle Jets.

“Since 2017 when I first became involved with NCF I have undertaken many trials and games for the SAP State championships and played many games for the boys NPL at the Northern NSW football

facility at Speers Point,” she said.

“In 2021 I trialled for and was offered a position in the 20 week Wonder Woman programme with Western Sydney Wanderers.

“Towards the end of this program I was asked to trial for a position at the Newcastle Jets Academy.

“I like to think it was a combination of the above and support from my NCF coaches that led to me being in the Jets Academy.

“I have completed one year with the academy and I am still living with my host family and focusing on the 2023 season,” Webster said.

Alice’s skills as a defender who initiates attacks in the transition have caught the eye of regional and national representative coaches.

“I play for Hunter Sports High School in Newcastle –we play against other sports high schools in the Sydney zone.

“I also represent the Hunter regional team which competed at the Combined High School State titles in Bathurst last year, we came second in the tournament.

“Last year I represented the NSW Country U18 team at the National Talent Challenge in Canberra.”

But training at the Jets requires commitment and a good alarm clock.

“Training is going well, I have been training with the Jets Academy first grade team.

“We train from 6:30 am until 7:45 am four mornings per week.

“We also play games

against other NPL teams on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons in either Sydney or Newcastle.”

The Year 12 student has set several goals for the year whilst balancing her studies.

“Goals for this year are to keep playing in the first grade team for the academy and being selected in the Hunter combined high school team again.

“I would also like to be selected in the NSW Country team again this year.

“I also have to keep on top of my year 12 school work and finish with good grades.”

Naturally Alice has her eyes focused on this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand which starts in July.

“Extremely exciting to have the world’s most

talented female footballers showcase their skills in Australia,” she said.

“It will also demonstrate how big women’s football has become across the world.

“I am really hoping to get to some games in

Coffs Harbour Comets continue unbeaten start to season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Comets have continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 30-24 win against the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, during Thursday night footy at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Comets sit at the top of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League ladder having won their first four matches to start the season.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses were also Round 4 winners with a 46-8 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The win sees the Seahorses maintain second spot on the ladder.

The Grafton Ghosts had a thrilling win in their local derby against the South Grafton Rebels.

Trailing by 20-4 at halftime, the Ghosts stormed home to win 28-26.

The Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 5 matches.

The Coffs Harbour Comets look to make it five wins in a row when they travel to take on the third placed Grafton Ghosts in the match of the round.

The Sawtell Panthers host the Woolgoolga Seahorses at Rex Hardaker Oval on Sunday afternoon.

Group 2 ladder

1.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 4 wins. 0 losses. (+38 for and against).

2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 6 points. 3 wins.

1 loss. 42.

3.Grafton Ghosts. 5 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 1

either Sydney or Brisbane depending upon my football and school commitments.

“My favourite player is Ellie Carpenter who plays in my position – I enjoy her style of play,” Alice said.

loss. -2.

4.South Grafton Rebels. 4 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. -6.

5.Macksville Sea Eagles. 4 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. -8.

6.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 2 points. 1 win. 2 losses. 12.

7.Sawtell Panthers. 1 point. 0 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. -42.

8.Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies. 0 points. 0 wins. 4 losses. -34.

q Alice Webster on the way to training with the Newcastle Jets Academy.

Anniversary Notice

60th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Frank (Ned) and Shirley Anderson of Boambee (formerly Moonee Beach) who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on 25th May 2023. We wish you many more years of health, happiness, woodwork and gardening. Love and heartfelt wishes from your family - Kathy & Mark, Colin & Fran, Peter & Noaleen and GrandchildrenMick, Kylie, Simone, Matthew, Luke, Charleigh, Chris, Andrew and their partners and (at latest count) your 14 Great Grandchildren. Special congratulations also from your extended family and friends who have been involved in this amazing 60 year journey.

An awesome achievement!

In Memory

In Memory

GORDON

Rosie 22/06/1921 – 22/05/2006

Bill 21/09/1913 – 03/08/1990

Many years have passed but you are both too dear to ever be forgotten. You remain safe in our hearts and memory, missed beyond words.

Loved and cherished by your children and their families.

Catherine Elizabeth “Betty” Wallis

20-3-1938 - 28-05-2017

“Loved you once, love you still, always have, always will.”

Forever loved and remembered by Lionel, Lesley, Garry, Cheryl, Belinda and their families

Death Notices

DIERICK Maria Virginia ‘Mary’

30-05-2018

You did so many things for us, your heart was kind and true and when we needed to talk to someone we could always count on you. During your time with us those special years will not return but your spirit will be with us always and your love will travel through our hearts, you will walk with us forever

Your Loving Wife - Eliska & Son John

17th May 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Masonic Village, late of Boambee. Dearly beloved wife of Gerry (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Rose-Marie & John and Robert & Rose. Cherished Oma of David, Andrew & Sheleen, Trent & Rachael, Natalie & Hugh and Great Oma of Joseph, Clare and Florence.

Aged 94 Welterusten

(Rest In Peace)

Mary’s private family Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

01-6-1934 - 28-5-2021

Always in our hearts

Love you always Joe, Brent, Scott & Simone and Families

Jean Dean

17/01/30 - 24/05/09

If tears could build a stairway & memoriesa lane, I’d walk right up to heaven & bring you home again. Your loving family.

Death Notices

Funeral Notices

CLOUGH Katherine Patricia ‘Kathy’

21st May 2023, peacefully passed away at Bellinger River District Hospital. Late of Urunga, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Devoted wife of Bob. Loved mother of Fiona and Andrew (both dec’d). Beloved daughter of Phil & Pat (both dec’d). Cherished sister of Colleen & Trevor, Joce & Graham (dec’d), Margie & Philip, Paddy & Tracey, Anne & Mike, Mike & Julie and John & Kerry. Adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Aged 75 Years

Reunited With Her Family

Kathy’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 25th May 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

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Funeral Notices

BASSEY, Roger

18th May 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Bellingen. Much loved husband of Jean (dec’d). Loving dad of Darren, Debbie (dec’d), Danny and Kerrie. Granddad of their families.

Aged 79 Years

Will Be Sadly Missed And Always Remembered ‘Go The Sharks’

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Roger’s Graveside Funeral Service to be held in Urunga Cemetery, Urunga on Monday 29th May 2023 commencing at 10.30 am.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

DUGGAN (nee WEBB) Marie Jean

19th May 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital. Late of Boambee, formerly of Tumbarumba. Much loved wife of John. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Russell & Megan and Janette & Tony. Adored grandma and greatma of their families. Dear sister and sister-in-law.

Aged 83 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Marie’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 26th May 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Wilma Barker

Funeral Notices

Ernest George Mercer 18th May 2023

Passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Loved husband of Gloria (dec). Wonderful and loved father of Neil & Rob, and Judith & Barry. Fond brother of Marj. Sadly missed by all.

Aged 89 Years

Gone fishing, reunited with Gloria. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ernest’s Farewell service to be held TODAY, Friday 26th May 2023 at 1.30pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

ROBB Neville George ‘Nev’

21st May 2023, peacefully passed away at home with his loving family. Loving husband of Ruth. Loved father and father-in-law of Kristy, Bradley, Tegan & Dan Gray. Cherished poppy of Claire and Harrison. Adored brother, brother-in-law and uncle of their families. Fond cousin.

Aged 65 Years

Gone Out The Bush

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nev’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 26th May 2023 commencing at 10.00 am thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

Nev’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

Work Wanted

CARETAKER Position

Honest, Reliable 67 year old male. N/S N/D

Ph Roy 0403 191 142

a new home. 0417 716 499

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Personals

LADY seeks healthy energtic gentleman for life long wonderful friendship age 67-72. 0415981605

For Rent

2 bedroom cottage on half acre, west of Macksville, prefer single person. $280 / wk 6564 2249

COTTAGE, 2 x large private bdrms, kitchen/ dining and lounge, part furnished, Korora. No smokers , no pets and no seasonal workers. Inc electricity $450pw. Bond req. Ph Craig or Ron 0481487882/6699 3603

Wanted to Buy

BOX trailer, small registered if possible 0402 367 753

Found

1 BUDGIE on Coramba

Please call 0430302165 f120523

FOUND Vincent/ Fitzgerald Sts. Park Beach. Large wheelbarrow. Tel. 026651 9697 F060423

Livestock

HORSE agistment in nth Coffs Harbour area will pay good rate for a safe and fenced paddock water and shelter preferable Phone 0410 460 696

Garage Sale

HOUSE full of furniture

Everything must be sold. 28 Woodhouse Road Moonee Beach Sat 27/05 8am-3pm

SAT 27/05, 8-11am

4/10 Combine St Coffs

Household furniture only Fridges, lounge, TV Washing machine, bed Dining table chairs etc

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers CLOSING DOWN 1/2 price

Huge variety of 2nd hand goods added daily Mon - Thur 9.30am to 4pm Friday 9.30am to 2pm 7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314 e101123

2 large Trek @ Travel backpacks. 1 blue 1 green. VGC, used once. $45 each. Ph 0403 034 480 F050822

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791

ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer

Brand new in box

$35. 0490 161 119 F120523

ANDY CAPP Cartoon comic books. Coll of 87 Diff, 1970’s on, some new. $100. 0403070138 f260523

ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390

BACKPACK large

PMS backpack. $50 0490 161 119

BATTERY charger 24V $50 ono. 6656 2373 F310323

BATTERY Charger Lithium Iron Polymer Charger. 240 volts

AC input, 43.8 volts

DC output $40

Ph. 0420 211 039 F120523

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710

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

BILLARD table, as new 9‘x4” slate top, red felt turned legs and drop pockets, snooker and pool balls, kelly pool bottle and allys and cues $2,500. 6653 1035.

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone

new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491

BLUE fabric recliner $90 ono. 0438665258

BOOK SET, vintage (circa 1965) World of Disney, 4 in set, clean pages, no screen learning, $100 Ph 0407654879

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie $50. 0432 294 491

CAMPING Meat griller (fold over bbq basket) Unused $15 ono Ph 0439 682 267 F301121

CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500 F030223

CHICKEN Coop, large on wheels. 2 levels Steel frame, $300. GC 0431 310 830

COFFEE table, timber 700cm square with drawer $75. Phone 0418 278 966

COFFEE table, timber 650cm square $65 0418 278 966 F100223

COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass top .7 x .6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi

COMMODE antique timber commode complete with chamber $75. 0490 161 119 F120523

COMMODE Aspire Classic. Height adjustable, metal commode with padded seat and back rest. $50 0490 161 119

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

Motors

COOKER Maxkon Multi

SOLD

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643 F170622

CRAFT collection cases Polished timber. Large 34x30cm 40 sections $20. Small 30x18cm 20 sections $10. Not made in China! Ph: 6651 8500 F150722

CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119

DINING table & 6 chairs extendable. Exc cond $600. Matching buffet & hatch $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057.

DOG kennel, green off the ground, 64cm

L x 56cm W x 50cm

H. Weather proof exc cond. $49. 0415 981 605

DONUT Maker ‘Sunbeam’ DM3200, 5 normal size donuts $50. 0407 654 879

SOLD

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

POTATO and onion country wooden storage bin. 36cm x 30 x 74. $65 0490 161 119

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

2007 Ford Fairlane 280,600klms, 9 months rego, BE26QU, VGC $6,500. 0427 663 359

SOLD

DRESSING Table 6 large drawers & mirror solid timber, exc cond $95. 0422 440 802 Moonee Beach

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132 F240323

FISHING rods. 2 Surf casters over 4m long 1 boat rod. Complete with reels. $100 for the lot. Ph: 6656 2373

FLAVOURCHEF cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076 F221021

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643

FRONT Bar off 1997 NK Pajero. Has been in storage since new. $ 90 ono. 6651 6076

GLASS punchset serves 12 $25 0414945023

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879 F210423

LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

MENS leather man bag 36cm x 20cm. Brand new. $40. 0490 161 119

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500

REACH THE REGION

Coffs

MG TC 1949 project $7,500. 0409 372 995

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99

Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

RHINO racks (black) were on Mitsubishi Lancer Hatchback 2013 model but can be used on other cars. $300 Ph: 0466 268 280 e260523

ROCKING Chair Vintage Glider timber rocking chair $75 0490161119

SANDBAGS (10) with sand (ready to use) $20 the lot. 0439 682 267

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SLEEPING Bag 1900 x 900, also opens out to a blanket. Used once. $50 ono. 0439 682 267

THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono Ph: 0488 763 132 F181122

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245 F030622

TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688 F011021

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

TV Samsung 20inch wall mounted with linkage bracket $50 6652 3468

LANDCRUISER

1998 VCG dual tanks 295,000kms with good tires and kit. $19,000neg Reg Sep 23 CR02QM Ph: 0415 621 222

LANDCRUISER 2001 Diesel. XPA639 Nov23 214,000kms Exc cond Many extras. $30,000 Ph: 0458 665 956

TOYOTA Landcruiser

GXL 2002, turbo diesel 420,000 klms, new cooper tyres, many extras. $28,000 ono CA21PH. 0427 669 007

SOLD

HEAD phones, bluetooth wireless, new. $35. 0428 250 205

HOLEYPILLOW for painful ear. Used once Made in Australia. $30 ono. Ph 0428 099 704

HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50 0490 161 119

HUSQVARNA Viking Sewing Machine $100 Ph: 0432 689 587

JAGUAR Mk2 door $70 . 0409 372 995

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967 F140521

MOBILITY Scooter Near new cond. Up to 40km range, 135kg capacity $1200 ono. 0432292033

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120 Re020623

OTTOMAN extra large brown, Amart ottoman 85cm x 85cm x 55cm H $95. 0490 161 119

OUTDOOR setting table with 6 chairs $100 ono. 0427 797 266

OZTRAIL Fast frame 6P tent. OZtrail Camp Wagon. Webber smokey joe Chargrill. All brand new in boxes. $500 ono the lot. 0406 062 608

SLEEPING Bag 3D Jumbo with inner Opens out fully, - 5deg used once. $75 ono 0439 682 267

STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500 F100323

SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575 F161222

TABLE lamps, 2 square green table lamps. 20cm x 20cm x 50cm H. $20 0490 161 119 F120523

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319

TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802

TV Stand, large glass entertainment stand with glass shelves 140Lx65cmH $65 Ph: 0490 161 119

VINTAGE Domestic Cream Separator ‘DIABLO’ Swedish. In working order. $400ono call 0457 582 386

WALKER 3 wheel Aspire walking aid shopping trolley. Exc cond. $65 0490 161 119

WALKING STICK, dual handle, quad foot, easy lift from seated, adjust height, light wt/strong alum $50 0407654879

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377 F270522

WETSUIT mens full steamer size medium

Very good condition

Adrenalin brand. $50

Ph: 0427 665 477

XBOX 360 Slim

Console, 50+ games Controller + Wheel $200 0428 218 613

NISSAN Pulsar 2016 sedan 4cyl. Exc cond Rego til May 2024 CJ48KV. 73,210kms $16,875. Ph: 6652 7329 or 0422 642 215 ReS210723

WANTED

Boats

2006 STESSLE Funseeker. Great wide boat for deep sea Great for river 115 Yamaha $22,000 Ph 0407 703 920 e260523

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446

Caravans

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories

Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time. In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

SUDOKU

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

ANSWERS: 1. Sleeping sickness

NEWS OF THE AREA

FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU

TIDES

Graph and Times are for Sydney Fort Denison TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS

is spread by tsetse flies. 2. A pirate’s flag is called a Jolly Roger. 3. They are works created by Rodin.

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TUESDAY THE POINT

SBS, 10.30pm

SATURDAY THE GREY

7MATE, 11pm

Liam Neeson (above) offers up another action performance here in a tale that pits him and his co-stars against vicious forces of nature. On their way home from a job drilling oil deep in the frozen wilderness of Alaska, John Ottway (Neeson) and his pals find themselves stranded after their plane crashes right into the realm of a vicious wolf pack. Fighting among themselves after Ottway assumes leadership, they fall one-by-one as they try to survive in such a forbidding landscape, with such a savage foe. The dread and despair of the situation is acutely felt and Neeson is a convincing hero who confronts it all head-on.

FRIDAY, May 26

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne meets a productive duo.

8.30 Smother. (Return, Mals) After the turmoil and Finn’s subsequent injuries, Grace returns to London.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Masv) At Deirdre’s funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv) Louis and Lestat’s lives change.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Mals, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

We’re building up to a momentous moment in Australian history, and this insightful Indigenous current affairs series returns with a new season to capture, inform and evaluate this occasion. Hosts John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs tackle the news and focus on the upcoming Voice referendum, with a road trip around Australia. The duo will visit every Australian state and territory with outdoor broadcasts, as well as live episodes from the studio on Cammeraygal country in Sydney. Joined by experts and activists, tonight they explore what it means to have a Voice, and at what cost?

Tune in for the extensive and thoughtful coverage.

THURSDAY MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND…

You couldn’t ask for more

and arresting travel companions in Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming. Unfailingly funny and admirably honest, the duo came together to explore the delights and quirks of their native land in a motorhome during the pandemic. In this four-part followup, premiering tonight, Miriam and Alan are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous, personal take on the travelogue genre.

7.30 Building The Impossible.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure. (PG)

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ms, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 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. Adam Dovile makes a modern, floating-style vanity. Karen Martini bakes a carrot, gruyere and herb loaf.

8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, Mv, R) After Peter Parker, in his identity as Spider-Man, finds himself facing four destructive elemental monsters while on holiday in Europe, he receives help from a mysterious new hero called Mysterio. Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Ablaze. (2019, Mal, R) Hannah Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter and gets assistance from an unlikely source.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop.

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, May 27

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (Premiere, PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. 4.00 Going Places. (R)

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights.

5.30 Weeks Of War. (Premiere, PG)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface pursues a serial killer.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 3 of 5. A discovery by Sumner sends Henry Drax into a murderous rage.

9.20 Ragdoll. (MA15+a) Rose’s behaviour raises questions for Edmunds. With the killer one step ahead, Baxter’s plans go awry.

10.05 The Messenger. (Malv, R)

Ed is faced with a difficult choice.

11.00 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG)

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (R)

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)

11.10 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R) 12.40 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

1.40 Life Drawing UK. (Mn, R) 3.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, May 28

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Sydenham Hill. (Final)

8.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Another ace appears.

9.15 Silent Witness. (Return, Mav)

The health secretary is assassinated.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mal, R)

10.45 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Masv, R)

12.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Urban Conversion. (PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. La Vuelta Femenina. H’lights.

4.30 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. H’lights.

5.30

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (PG, R)

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG)

9.30 Patagonia. (PGa)

10.20 The Death Of Bruce Lee. (PGav, R)

11.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

1.25 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A nervous man says he is here to visit his wife for their wedding anniversary.

7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A climatologist tries to save his family after the planet is plunged into a sudden ice age. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum.

10.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018, PGalv, R) Superheroes from different dimensions who all use the Spider-Man identity come together. Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Daniel Radcliffe.

10.10 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014, MA15+lsv, R) Sullivan Stapleton.

12.00 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss. (2020, Mhl, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) An abandoned terrier enjoys a makeover.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery.

10.00 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones searches for a crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.00 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (M) Part 1 of 2.

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Catching A Killer – The Claremont Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the disappearance of Sarah Spiers and killings of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon in the Perth suburb of Claremont in the 1990s and the subsequent decades long investigation.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

9.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48. (Mav)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Sporting the dreaded black aprons, the contestants embark on a two-day challenge.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The discovery of the body of a former MI6 agent uncovers secrets from NCIS Special Agent Jane Tennant’s past, forcing her to go to extreme lengths to track down the responsible party.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a cold case.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, May 29

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Marcella. (Malv, R) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

Escape From The City. (PG, R)

6.00

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Final stage. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00

Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 10.55 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust.

(R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00

Cycling. Giro d’Italia. Final stage. H’lights.

TUESDAY, May 30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Making Of Galup VR Experience.

3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (Ml) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Mav) The 118 races to emergencies at a commercial bakery and a bodybuilding competition.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen helps defend Marjan when a rescue complaint forces her to make a challenging ethical decision.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a breakfast challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Alex Ward, Lloyd Langford and Kitty Flanagan.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team searches for two missing co-eds.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGdl, R)

A look

8.30 The Rookie. (Mav) John is assigned his first rookie whose unconventional approach to police work poses a unique challenge.

9.30 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Garza’s unit gets roped into a kidnapping case.

Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+alv, R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants tackle a Pressure Test.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Final) Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack.

10.30 North Shore. (Ml, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, May 31

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: A Family Matter. (Premiere) Takes a look at sitcoms.

9.15 Blue Lights. (Madlv) The team scrambles to deal with a bad batch of drugs while the McIntyres try to cover their tracks.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Mal)

11.45 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, June 1

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Dawn To Curfew. (Premiere, M)

8.30 Putin And The West: My Backyard. Part 1 of 3.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.55 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Kirby and Theo get on the same level.

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash.

8.30 Accused. (Mav) A man is faced with a big decision about the fate of his brother who is living with a traumatic brain injury.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7.00

11.30

12.30

1.30

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must prepare a banquet.

8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail faces increasing pressure to close the trade deal. A breakthrough fills a crucial gap in the case’s timeline.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Muncy believes Elias Olsen has struck again.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin will do anything to save Andrew. Xander is determined to support Kate.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

9.40 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A woman wants a perfect life.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for Immunity.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) Garland asks Benson to reopen a missing person case he was working on as a rookie officer on the day of 9/11.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas, R) A schoolgirl goes missing.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST

Shark Attack

By David WIGLEY

THE Cronulla Sharks secured a commanding 26-6 victory over the Newcastle Knights in round 12 of the NRL at C.ex Coffs International Stadium last Saturday.

The stadium was filled to capacity, with over 10,000 enthusiastic supporters cheering on their adopted team.

The Sharks have established C.ex Coffs International Stadium as their second home, boasting a flawless winning record on this ground.

In addition to their triumph over the Knights, they had previously defeated the Coffs Coast Titans on two occasions.

The local community has embraced the team wholeheartedly, and the Sharks' involvement with

schools, hospitals, and charitable organisations has further strengthened the bond between the team and the community.

The match coincided with the Indigenous Round, and the community wholeheartedly embraced the celebration.

A special acknowledgement was given to Aunty Jenny (Skinner), who delivered a heartfelt 'Welcome to Country,' receiving thunderous applause from the crowd.

Nicho Hynes took the initiative to gather the Indigenous players for a group photo in front of the Aboriginal flag, commemorating and celebrating the significance of the Indigenous Round.

Although the result was not what Newcastle Knights fullback Locky Miller had hoped for, Locky was cheered by the home crowd and

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q Sharks fullback Will Kennedy skipped the Knights backline to score the opening try.

Photo: David Wigley.

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