Coffs Coast News Of The Area 28 July 2023

Mourning the

By Andrea FERRARI

USING theatre to bring attention to the lie of the land after NSW Forestry Corporation logged and left the Orara State Forest, local environment groups staged a “display of mourning”, as they called it.

Continuing their protest against logging of eucalypt forest within the boundary of the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) young and old locals staged a dramatic theatre event inside Orara East State Forest, 10 kilometres west of Coffs Harbour on Sunday 23 July 2023.

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q Members of Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop joined with Extinction Rebellion’s Red Rebels and local year 12 students to quietly protest against logging in Orara East State Forest.

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Mourning the loss

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Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop joined with Extinction Rebellion’s Red Rebels and local year 12 students playing out a sombre procession in mourning for the recent destruction of Orara East forest and the loss of animal habitat.

Forest defenders wearing red, yellow and black staged a slow and solemn protest amongst extensive volumes of log waste abandoned by NSW Forestry Corporation after logging operations ceased on July 18, 2023.

The NSW Labor government has been under increased pressure to stop all logging within the GKNP as the call to end logging right across the state intensifies.

The recent visit to NSW Parliament House by the community-based GKNP Advocacy and Negotiation Group urged the government to secure the future of 20 percent of NSW’s wild koala population, which are dependent on habitat within the boundary of the proposed park.

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“The group requested the government to halt logging operations immediately, commence negotiations to achieve a just transition for workers in the logging industry, involve First Nations in the establishment and ongoing management of the GKNP and to revegetate and restore forests degraded by industrial-scale logging,” Coffs Harbour Knitting Nanna Elaine Phillips told News Of The Area.

“Both young and old are deeply distressed by the destruction of forests right across the mid north coast.

“The young fear for their future while the

old fear for the future of the young,” she said.

“Everyone fears for the future of forest animals, particularly the already-endangered koala and glossy black cockatoo.”

Sunday’s gathering of seasoned and fledgling resisters is an informed group of individuals who keep themselves aware of environmental issues and are also alarmed by the climate-change impacts of losing vast numbers of trees that capture and store carbon dioxide so efficiently.

Year 12 student Mason Curlis spoke for the group saying, “I find it absolutely disheartening to see that the government doesn’t care about what is happening here and about our future and about our natural environment.

“We are here to mourn the loss of this forest,” he said.

Elaine Phillips expressed her concern for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“I can’t believe the destruction here,” she said.

“What are we leaving for future generations?

“There will be no natural places for kids to explore, run and play.

“Really this must stop, it makes me so sad,” she said.

On Friday 11 August Coffs Harbour residents who are concerned about the environmental impacts of logging, will host a family-friendly event on behalf of the Bob Brown Foundation - Rally for Native Forests. There will also be rallies in Lismore, Sydney, Ulladulla, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth and Brisbane, such is the concern about the loss of forest cover right across the country.

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q Forest defenders wearing red, yellow and black staged a slow and solemn protest amongst extensive volumes of log waste abandoned by NSW Forestry Corporation after logging operations ceased on July 18, 2023.

q Seasoned and fledgling resisters staged a “display of mourning” for the logged trees in Orara State Forest.

q The sombre protesters are alarmed by the climate change impacts of logging large areas of forest.

Working for a dream

By Andrea FERRARI

LEONARD Ale is back working at Costa Berries in Corindi to build up his finances to send home to the Solomon Islands, where he supports a school.

This is his second placement with the company.

Leonard has been instrumental in building the Mount Beata Community Primary School, situated outside of the Solomon Islands’ capital Honiara.

With money earned during his first stint in Australia he was able to donate $2000 (the equivalent of more than $10,000 Solomon Island dollars) to the ongoing development of

the school.

It is supported by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, which provides teachers.

The school, which has classes for prep through to

Year 6, now has 154 students.

“There are not many primary schools in the Solomon Islands and people can’t afford to pay.

“The main reason I came here to Australia was to help

the school.

“It’s not just for my wife and children, it’s for the nation as well,” he said.

“My dream is to one day build another classroom and staff facilities,” Leonard said.

Leonard is one of the many thousands of people who come to work in Australia from the Pacific Islands, through the Federal Government’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program.

Leonard’s goal is to make sure children in his Solomons Islands community have access to education and one day have the chance to become the country’s future doctors, teachers and members of parliament.

Leonard first came to Australia in October 2021,

working at the Corindi Berry farm in maintenance and the packing shed.

While he’s in Australia, Leonard’s wife looks after the family piggery and cares for the children.

Despite having to leave his family, Leonard said he was grateful for the opportunity to work in Australia.

“I really appreciate the Australian government and the Australian people because in my country there is no opportunity for jobs.”

Leonard said while there were a lot of universityqualified people in the Solomon Islands, many could not find employment.

Through the PALM scheme, approved employers can recruit workers for

seasonal jobs for as long as nine months or for longerterm roles for between one and four years in unskilled, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions.

The PALM scheme is designed to help fill labour shortages in rural and regional Australia.

It allows Pacific and Timor-Leste workers to take up jobs in Australia, develop their skills and send income home. There are a range of requirements and regulations relating to accommodation and transport.

“I am here to work and Australia is such a beautiful and peaceful country,” said Leonard.

“The people here are very friendly and welcoming.”

q The Mount Beata Community Primary School in the Solomon Islands.

q Leonard Ale at Costa Berries in Corindi.

q Leonard Ale’s goal is for children in the Solomon Islands to have access to education.

A long, rich history at Rachel’s Farm

By Andrea FERRARI

RACHEL’S Farm, a new documentary made by acclaimed actor and director, Rachel Ward, telling the story of her journey with

regenerative farming practices at her Nambucca farm, will have two screenings at Jetty Theatre in the Flicks program, on Thursday 10 August.

The farm is well known

to the Mills-Thom family of Coffs Harbour.

Tammy Mills-Thom’s great grandparents, William and Christina Ainsworth, owned the farm back in the late 1800s.

Hearing of Rachel Ward’s development of the farm and making the documentary has fired up memories for Bill Mills-Thom whose mother, Jessie Bowen Ainsworth, was born there.

Delighted with the evolution of the former

driveway.

“My mother inherited a Willys-Knight 1926 model car, which I collected with my father from the farm in 1947 or thereabouts,” said Bill.

“The car came to Coffs Harbour and was used by my father for some time.

“For me the farm has many memories, which I am happy Bryan and Rachel are keeping alive; keeping the farm vital and cared for,” he said.

topsoil and biodiversity, she pondered.

Through the documentary we see neighbour farmer Mick encourage Rachel to challenge established farming practices and take on a new approach which starts from the soil up.

parents had established the farm at that time.

Dad continued, “Mum, Uncle Bob, Aunty Aileen and Aunty Lou were the children of the family”.

Uncle Bob took over and ran the family as their father died when he was 47 years old - a premature death that happened while he was doing something he loved to do.

“He was judging a waltz contest in the nearby Utungun Hall,” Bill said.

“The last time I remember going to the farm was in the 1950s, just after Uncle Bob died.

“I had holidays on the farm as a child with my grandmother and visited at times with my mother throughout my childhood,” he said.

In those days it was a dairy farm and had many fruit trees and a big pine

Rachel’s Farm is an uplifting documentary following Rachel as she sets out to regenerate her Nambucca Valley beef farm, with the help of experts and neighbours.

For many years, her property was a family retreat, conventionally farmed by Rachel’s neighbour Mick.

The 2019 Black Summer fires spared the farm, but the near-miss – and a first grandchild – set Rachel thinking hard about the future.

She speaks of feeling the precariousness of the environment.

This ignited a path of thought about what impacts were overgrazing, pesticides and chemical fertilisers having on her farm.

How was her ecological ignorance impacting Australia’s rising temperatures, loss of

Far from being afraid of the hard physical work the project required, and continues to take, she says she loves the feeling of being exhausted at the end of the day, having worked on the land.

Rachel’s language throughout the film and in interviews leading up to the screenings shows her dogged determination, as well as her joy at finding solutions.

She is self-effacing, witty, raw and curious, all of which contribute to delivering a compelling tale of a woman on a mission to help save the world, starting on her farm in the Nambucca Valley.

Rachel’s Farm is about the environmental threats we face, but it’s also the story of one woman’s resolve to tackle them head on, intent on making a difference.

The film is showing in cinemas across Australia from 3 August before launching in the US in September.

The film is distributed by Madman.

q Rachel Ward and trusty farming partner and neighbour, Mick.

family farm and proud of her local family history, Tammy told News Of The Area, “Dad says his mum was born on the property in 1899 and her

q Down to earth and in her happy place, Rachel Ward is farming on land that was previously owned by Tammy Mills-Thom’s great grandparents.

q Rachel Ward, with hubby, actor Bryan Brown, on her farm in the Nambucca Valley, where she practices regenerative farming.

q Having a love relationship with the land, Rachel’s journey into regenerative farming is the subject of the documentary, Rachel’s Farm, screening at The Jetty Flicks.

Dolphin Park’s woes spark urgent appeal

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rescue and rehabilitation services from Sydney to the Gold Coast, Terry Goodall, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park managing director, has made the “frustrating decision” to go into administration, concurrently launching an appeal.

“We need rescuing to stay open and continue saving injured, sick and orphaned marine wildlife,” he said.

“Ours is the only specialist marine animal rescue and rehab facility on the NSW coast, and the only facility licensed and qualified to rescue and rehabilitate seals on the east coast of Australia.

“However, despite exhaustive efforts, our marine conservation park and marine animal rescue and rehabilitation facility face closure unless funding is received urgently,” he said.

Terry told News Of The Area, “I have a long connection with Dolphin Marine Conservation Park.

“My uncle, Hec Goodall, co-founded the park as a refuge for rescued marine animals over 52 years ago.”

As a teenager, Terry volunteered at the park during school holidays.

Working with the devoted team and experiencing its deep connection with all the animals, Terry said had been a privilege.

“From Pet Porpoise Pool to Dolphin Marine Magic to Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, we have transformed from an entertainment attraction to a marine animal sanctuary that attracts visitors.

“But we need more visitors to ensure the welfare of our animals and continue the rescue and rehabilitation of injured marine wildlife,” he said.

“We focus on marine conservation, education and research, and locals would be impressed with our progress, especially if they haven't visited in recent years.”

Terry said it would be devastating to have to close the park.

“We risk losing a unique visitor destination that brings millions of dollars into Coffs Harbour annually, and the only facility in NSW licensed and with expertise to rescue and rehabilitate seals,” he said.

“We hope the community will rally around us to support

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our fundraising appeal by sharing and donating directly through our website and social media links.

“We encourage people to visit the park, experience the animals and see the invaluable marine conservation work we do first-hand,” Terry said.

Tiga Cross, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park life sciences manager, began volunteering at the park as a teenager and told NOTA she is proud to be part of the vision to make the Coffs Coast the centre of excellence for marine conservation.

“If the park closes, we lose that vision,” she said.

“It also means saying goodbye to my ‘work family’, including the fishy members, and losing an incredible

history and legacy of thousands of rescue animals for Coffs Harbour.

“Our park contributes enormously to marine animal research and conservation.

“We offer a unique educational facility for marine studies, and students travel from all over Australia for practical experience,” she said.

Tiga said closing the park would leave a huge gap for aspiring marine animal carers and scientists.

Kieran Marshall, operations manager at the park, said in the past 13 years, he had helped rescue, rehabilitate and release thousands of injured marine wildlife.

“It would be sad to see

all that be lost, marine wildlife needs a voice,” he said.

“Dolphin Marine Conservation Park has been their voice for over 50 years,” he said.

Gurmesh Singh, speaking of Dolphin Marine Conservation Park’s predicament said he had sought meetings with Jobs and Tourism Minister John Graham and Agriculture and Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty to discuss the plight facing Dolphin Marine Conservation Park.

“I’ve asked the ministers for their urgent advice on any funding and support which may be available to the DMCP, which, as we sadly know, has entered into voluntary administration.

“I made similar representations to both ministers as recently as last month,” she said.

“I will work with the NSW government to explore all avenues available to ensure this iconic, much-loved and important facility stays open.

“Closure of the DMCP would have far-reaching consequences not only for the marine life in its care but for the Coffs Coast economy and tourism industry.

“Coffs Harbour would most definitely not be the same without Dolphin Marine Conservation Park,” said Gurmesh.

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q Dolphin Marine Conservation Park managing director Terry Goodall with Hugo, an Australian sea lion born at the park in the Australasian Species Management Program for Endangered Species.

q Tiga Cross, life sciences manager with Ozzie.

q Kieran Marshall, operations manager at the park with a rescue turtle.

q Tiga Cross, now a manager, as a young volunteer at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park.

q Terry Goodall from the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park with little blue penguin chicks.

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Meet Lisa Urquart, future maker

By Andrea FERRARI

LISA Urquhart, a researcher based in Coffs Harbour, has won the research category of Newcastle Permanent’s Future Makers Awards program, which celebrates local people making a real difference.

Lisa is an associate lecturer in nutrition and dietetics with the University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health at the Coffs Harbour campus.

Ms Urquhart is completing her PhD, titled 'Perspectives of Aboriginal Nutrition and Exercise Wellbeing Programs: A Qualitative Study'.

“This research project was designed collaboratively with Galambila Aboriginal Health Service and the local Aboriginal community to explore strengths of an Aboriginal wellbeing program called Spring into Shape,” Lisa told News Of The Area.

“The community knew the program was working to support wellbeing because it has been running for over 20 years with strong

develop the findings,” she said.

“Our research has found that health services which aim to support Aboriginal health need to rethink their approach, so they respect and privilege Aboriginal knowledge and experiences.”

They developed a practice model that appreciates the difference and values of both Aboriginal and Western knowledges, with people working together in practice to support Aboriginal people’s wellbeing.

“Respectful health care for Aboriginal people needs to be underpinned by relationships and communication that empowers Aboriginal people’s identity and selfdetermination,” Lisa said.

“I want to ensure that the knowledge I've gained during my research journey doesn't just stay within academia, but reaches the hands of those who can benefit from it most.

“Recognition through this award reinforces the significance of privileging cultural knowledge, languages and embracing diverse perspectives when it comes to developing healthcare interventions,” she said.

Along with advocating for better health outcomes for the community, Ms Urquhart has plans to support the next generation of researchers.

“I'm looking forward to taking on a bigger role in mentoring student researchers who are working on their own health research projects,” she said.

“I believe in the power of sharing knowledge and guiding others in their research journeys.

community involvement.”

Lisa’s research sought to understand why it is so effective.

“I worked closely with Aunty Karen Roberts, Aboriginal health practitioner and program coordinator to understand how Aboriginal people’s holistic wellbeing, which includes social, emotional, spiritual, relational and physical aspects, was supported by Spring into Shape.

“We wanted to explore how these strengths could be transferred to other health services and policy decision making, and what those health services might look like.”

“The project applied collaborative yarning and artwork involving a group of Aboriginal people as co-researchers working together to

“I would like to acknowledge Aunty Karen Roberts and the Spring into Shape family who I have had the privilege of working with over the last six years.

“They have shared their knowledge, experiences and collective joy about their unique program,” said Lisa.

Lisa intends to take her findings beyond academia to make a real, tangible difference in the community.

“I'm committed to continuing to advocate for health equity in the communities I work with,” she said.

She believes it is essential to translate research findings into practical actions that can make a real difference in people's lives.

“It's a fulfilling opportunity to pass on what I've learned and support the next generation of researchers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the field of health.”

In congratulating the winners, Newcastle Permanent chief distribution officer, Paul Juergens said, “paving the way for the future generation of researchers and making great strides in achieving healthy equity for the community is no small feat.

“Ms Urquhart’s determination and passion is truly inspiring; congratulations.”

Winning the award means Lisa will receive $1,000 as part of Newcastle Permanent’s 120th birthday celebrations.

These awards shine an important light on people creating a positive, meaningful impact across the categories of business, innovation, sport, community and research.

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q Future Maker award winner Lisa Urquart with Newcastle Permanent Coffs Harbour assistant branch manager Jessica Forsythe.

q Newcastle Permanent Future Maker Lisa Urquart who won the awards’ research category.

Shades of red at Urunga

IN its latest exhibition The Art Space Urunga has invited its artists to think red (not grey)!

Four words: fifty shades of red.

As usual it is up to each artist to have their own take on the theme, and gallery chiefs are looking forward to an eclectic and colourful show.

A fabulous line-up of artists responded to the challenge, including David Hooper, Cath O’Gorman, Bernice Davies, Amanda Hazlett, Tracy Bowden,

Carol McLagan, Sharon Fitzpatric, Linda Ravlich, Jaime Griffion, Christine Hamilton, Tom Maxwell, Jo de Graaff, Christopher Wynne, Dudravka Sabljak, Rosalie Rigby, Gregory R Coates and Karin Viksne.

The show officially opens with a morning tea on Saturday 5 August, 10.30am to midday.

This timing has proved very popular on these winter days.

All are welcome.

The exhibition opens 3 August and closes 10

September and the gallery is open every day from 10am4pm.

Acclaimed animator coming to Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

SEASONED director and producer Joaquim Dos Santos has just been announced as a special guest at this year’s inaugural Australian Children's Content Summit in Coffs Harbour from Tuesday 29 August to Thursday 31 August at the city’s Pacific Bay Resort.

Described by the organisers as a web-slinger, referring to his close connection with Spider Man, Joaquim is an engaging speaker and is highly anticipated to entertain the Children’s Content summit audience.

On stage for the summit’s ‘Lunchtime In Conversation’ series with platinum sponsor, Flying Bark Productions’ chief executive Barbara Stephen, he will share his insights and experiences in the children’s and family entertainment and media sectors.

Joaquim Dos Santos told News Of The Area, “Australia has a great creative reputation internationally and I’m really looking forward to connecting with the Australian production

community.

“It is going to be a pleasure to be able to share stories and insights on the creative process, as well as meet Australian animators, artists and producers,” he said.

“Joaquim Dos Santos is an extraordinary creative talent who has worked on some of the animation world’s most high-profile movies and series,” Flying Bark’s Barbara Stephen told NOTA.

“His exceptional talent and unique vision have left an indelible mark on the animation landscape globally.

“I look forward to hearing his insights and discussing the current state of animation with fellow producers and friends."

Dos Santos, acclaimed for his work on Sony Pictures Animation's recently-released Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, will be ‘in conversation’ with Barbara on Day 2 of the summit, Wednesday 30 August.

Joaquim Dos Santos has directed, produced, and storyboarded on a variety of animated television shows, such as Nickelodeon’s

The Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender, DreamWorks Animation’s Voltron: Legendary Defender and Warner Bros’ Justice League Unlimited and Teen Titans.

He began his career 20 years ago at Sony Pictures Television in the television department working on animated series such as Roughneck: The Starship Troopers Chronicles and Men in Black: The Series.

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he moved to North Hollywood when he was four years old, but spent his summers back in Portugal, which heavily influenced him as an artist.

Today he lives in California.

Suzanne Ryan, chief executive of SLR Productions based in Coffs Harbour and founder of the summit, is rapt to have Joaquim Dos Santos as special guest at the ACCS.

"I am thrilled to welcome Joaquim Dos Santos as a featured speaker at the inaugural Australian Children’s Content Summit on the beautiful Coffs Coast.

“His exceptional talent and creative prowess make him a fantastic addition to

an esteemed summit lineup and we are looking forward to him sharing his inspiring journey and invaluable industry insights.

“I am equally excited to have Barbara Stephen, the visionary CEO of Flying Bark Productions, join Joaquim during the Day 2 lunch, which promises an unforgettable highlight of the three-day event.

"Joaquim’s remarkable talent and contributions to the animation industry make him an ideal speaker for our event, where industry representatives will gather to promote dialogue, build relationships and encourage business,” she said.

“We are excited to have Flying Bark Productions on board as a Platinum

Sponsor and of course, for bringing Joaquim to this year’s event."

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The ACCS takes place on Tuesday 29 August through to Thursday 31 August 2023 at Pacific Bay Resort, Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour.

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q Autumn Leaves is by Chris Wynne.

q Old Man’s River from David Hooper. Hooper will be exhibiting at 50 Shades of Red.

q Internationally-acclaimed animator Joaquim Dos Santos will be a special guest at the inaugural Australian Children’s Content Summit.

Dying with some dignity

Choices in Later Life is helping people along a path inevitable that makes things easier for those left behind

By Andrea FERRARI

ChiLL, Choices in Later Life, presents its next seminar as part of Dying to Know Day at The Shoreline Retirement Village on Tuesday 8 August.

The free program typically goes for two hours and ends with a panel discussion, followed by a smorgasbord of takeaway resources for participants.

The emphasis throughout is a practical demonstration about how to access the services and people that assist in the formidable list of tasks around dying.

It is aimed at groups of mentally competent seniors and their family and carers, or anyone who works in end-of-life care.

Coordinator of ChiLL, and one of the program speakers, Max Brinsmead, spent four decades overseeing the arrival of lives as an obstetrician but believes that the medical profession needs to do better at the other end of life.

“With informed patients exercising their

choices, I witnessed a revolution in childbirth, such as the support offered by partners and birth doulas in the delivery room,” Max told News Of The Area.

“Now, with palliative care and other choices, it is time we provided advice about all of the options to those facing the next and last big event from life.”

Judy Jackson, another contributor to ChiLL, and well known for her community advocacy in emergency preparedness as a volunteer with Australian Red Cross Emergency Services, said: “it’s a dead certainty that you will die, so be ready by being prepared for the inevitable. It’s one of the kindest things that you can do for your family and loved ones.”

The seminar program invites participants to explore their options when planning for death, beyond the familiar ‘making a will’ and whether to be ‘cremated or buried’.

ChiLL came about through the personal experience of long-time local community volunteer, Jill Nash.

When her husband died overseas in his

Next 20 years at Kempsey Airport

KEMPSEY Shire Council has set down a master plan for Kempsey Airport.

Council said the plan provides a vision for the airport and sets out future development precincts and opportunities to ensure the airport's long-term success and sustainability.

It also provides detailed noise modelling, known as Australian Noise Exposure Forecast and Number-Above Charts, which indicate on a map the expected impact of aircraft noise around the airport during the next 20 years.

Council’s commercial business group manager Peter Allen said the master plan sets a roadmap for the airport’s growth.

“We are really pleased to have the master plan in place for Kempsey Airport. Airports are important commercial and community assets, which require significant long-term infrastructure planning,” he said.

“The plan provides for dedicated

emergency response facilities, the staged development of an expanded commercial precinct to provide for economic and employment benefits and support the airport’s financial sustainability.

“The plan also accommodates further private aviation hangars and includes the Macleay Valley Recreation Adventure Park,” Mr Allen said.

“The plan also shows Council’s ongoing commitment to reducing the impact of aircraft noise through the ongoing adherence to the Kempsey Airport Noise Management Plan and Fly Neighbourly Advice.

While noise was an unavoidable result of aircraft activity, Mr Allen said council was pleased to provide the community with detailed noise modelling and benchmarks.

To view the document, head to ksc.pub/ Kempsey-airport

forties, she was left not only with the loss of a life partner and a family of teenagers, but an overwhelming tangle of legal and financial affairs.

“I resolved from that time to help others avoid the additional grief and prepare better for their end of life,” Jill said.

Four decades later, with the assistance of Max, a retired medical practitioner and Judy, Jill launched Choices in Later Life (ChiLL).

The program covers topics that include: Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship, Advanced Care Planning and How to Assemble an Advanced Care Directive, Preparing the Family and Other Carers, Palliative Care – What it is and isn’t and How to Access it, Voluntary Assisted Dying – the NSW legislation, Death Doula Services including Local Resources, Organ Donation, Funeral Planning and How to Celebrate a Life.

“We have provided five seminars in Retirement Villages on the Mid-north Coast of NSW over the past 12 months, to a total of about 200 persons,” said Max.

“We plan to continue around 4-6 seminars a year between Woolgoolga and Nambucca Heads and west to Bellingen.

“We have, to date, required that a host provide a venue and refreshments.

“We have received a sponsorship donation of $300 from Woolgoolga Rotary Club,” he said.

“All other resources have been provided by our contributors as volunteers and by donation.”

Anyone interested in hosting a ChiLL presentation can get more information from Judy Jackson, phone 0417 923 333 or from the Website brinsmead.net.au

Nowadays, batteries are in many devices –childrens’ toys, kitchen equipment, tools, vapes, personal and office items and all phones. This means that we need to look out for batteries for proper disposal more than ever.

Batteries have never been able to go into the Red bin or landfill – they contain toxic chemicals and highly flammable lithium. Batteries are dangerous if disposed of incorrectly through kerbside collection bins, and can lead to fires.

In early July there was a garbage truck fire in Coffs Harbour, likely from a battery that was disposed of incorrectly. This required the driver to safely dump the load in a parking bay, so Fire and Rescue NSW could extinguish the fire.

Fires from lithium batteries and battery packs can be particularly difficult to put out, as they create a self-sustaining fire that can also re-ignite at any time.

Drivers must stay alert to batteries and potential fires within trucks, as well as outside hazards on the road. Trucks can have some blind spots, as drivers sit high above the road and are sometimes using left-hand drive. This reduces visibility of any vehicles or other road users overtaking the trucks. Always dispose of batteries safely. Drop them off free at any of the Community Recycling Centres on the Coffs Coast, they must never be put into garbage bins. For more information check: https://coffscoastwaste.com.au/guide/batteries/

q Founder of ChiLL, Jill Nash, speaks practically about preparedness around dying.

Dorrigo UHA donations changing lives

By Andrea FERRARI

DORRIGO branch of the United Hospital

Auxiliaries (UHA) of NSW has reflected on a successful year of fundraising for hospital equipment and thanked the local community for its support.

The volunteer group donated a Hi Lo adjustable bed and four electric recliner chairs worth $12,029 to Dorrigo Multi Purpose Service (MPS) in the past financial year.

At its recent annual general meeting, president Lizzie Bennett thanked the committee for its fundraising efforts throughout the year, which included street stalls, raffles, an Easter market, soup kitchen and an open-garden event.

Dorrigo MPS nurse manager Lynn Forsyth attended the meeting and praised volunteers for their hard work and ongoing support.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” she said.

“The equipment that you bought us this year has made a huge difference and improved the dignity of our residents.”

Lizzie told News Of The Area, “our UHA is made up of a diverse group of women with big hearts.

“It’s through their generosity, time and giving that we were fortunate enough to purchase items for the MPS,” she said.

“Our 27 members are passionate about our purpose; raising funds within our local community for our local MPS, providing much-needed equipment and support for patient comfort and care.”

The camaraderie amongst the UHA women sees them enjoying the time they spend together at meetings and events.

“We love the sense of giving to the community, both for the benefit of others as well as our own families,” said Lizzie.

“We are forever grateful for the support and generosity of our community.”

Lizzie will serve a second term as the group’s president, Patsy Green has taken on the vice-president’s role, Sue Eastment is secretary, Libby Ussher assistant secretary and Lexie Francis treasurer.

Nita McKnight, who joined the Dorrigo branch in 1957, will continue as branch patron.

North Eastern regional representative Dee Hunter said the branch had gone from strength to strength in the past 12 months.

“We were a bit shaky last year but it’s

lovely to see people fill the breach and old friends still here,” she said.

Dee congratulated Sandra McGuire, Nita McKnight and Audrey Woodland on receiving a Rotary community service award in recognition of outstanding service to the UHA Dorrigo branch and the community of Dorrigo.

ETC named finalist in NSW Training Awards

q Catherine Hull, ETC’s general manager, training said ETC might be the underdogs, but she likes their chances.

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL training provider Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) has been named as a finalist for the 2023 NSW Large Training Provider of the Year.

Headquartered in Coffs Harbour, the notfor-profit, community-oriented company has operated for more than 30 years and is today a leading provider of employment, training and business services across NSW and Queensland.

Catherine Hull, ETC’s general manager, Training said ETC was thrilled to be named a finalist.

“I think ETC has been recognised because of our commitment to regional NSW,” Catherine told News Of The Area.

“We don’t just service the traditional city areas; we go to the regional towns and locations where others don’t, and we have trainers and offices in these regions.

“We’re excited to be eligible as a Large Training Provider following a period of

growth and expansion for ETC,” she said.

“We’re up against the likes of TAFE NSW, McDonalds, Catholic Education as previous winners.”

Catherine reckons ETC is the underdog, “but we like our chances due to the fact that we develop quality relationships with our students, employers and the local community.

“We keep our local communities at the heart of what we do as a not-for-profit and love to see the difference we make in those communities,” she said.

ETC offers a range of flexible training programs, including work preparation courses, and nationally-recognised qualifications through its Registered Training Organisation.

“ETC’s RTO aligns to the values of RISE (Respect, Integrity, Success and Empowerment) as we deliver our services, and we take great pride in the success of our students,” said Catherine.

This nomination highlights ETC’s passion and dedication to create an outstanding

student experience, while meeting employers’ current and emerging training needs.

Additionally, through its Workforce Australia programs: Career Transition Assistance and Self-Employment Assistance, ETC helps people in many different situations to overcome their personal challenges and develop the skills they need to find sustainable employment.

The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding

Lizzie said Dorrigo UHA always wanted new members.

“We will have cake on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Dorrigo RSL at 10am,” she said.

“We’d love to see interested people join us at our meeting.”

achievement in the vocational education and training sector.

The 2023 NSW Large Training Provider of the Year winner will be announced at the NSW Training Awards presentation event on 15 September in Sydney.

The winner will progress to shortlisting for the Australian Training Awards, and if successful, will represent NSW at the Australian Training Awards event presentation, slated for Tasmania, in November.

q Dorrigo UHA incoming executive members, Sue Eastment, Lexie Francis, Lizzie Bennett and Patsy Green with North Eastern regional representative Dee Hunter.

Koi show quality pleases judges

By Andrea FERRARI

PRAISING the quality of the fish exhibits, judge Mark Robinson took his time admiring all entries in the Australian Koi Association (AKA) Mid North region chapter in its major show of the year in Coffs Harbour.

A sanke koi owned and bred by Greg Collins from Arrawarra Headland was

finally declared the Coffs Harbour Koi Show Grand Champion.

The event was great, said Gavan Gribble, chairman of the Australian Koi Association Mid North region chapter.

“When the planets align everything goes well, and they aligned for us at the koi show we conducted on Sunday 16 July at the North

Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour,” said Gavan.

“Stunning weather, even for a 7am start, outstanding fish entered, all 81 exhibits.

“And many, many people in attendance,” he said, “and of course lots of little kids who had a great time being amused by some beautiful large koi”.

Koi owner and breeder

contestants found it rewarding seeing judge Mark, a koi enthusiast based in the Blue Mountains, enjoying the process of picking the prize winners, which meant taking longer than anticipated due to the quality of the fish exhibited.

The Reserve Champion fish was a magnificent kohaku bred and owned by Peter Colgan from Sawtell.

There were two raffles, each with the prize of “a very beautiful koi”, said Gavan, with the winners coming from Grafton and Palmers Island.

“We also asked the attending public to choose what they thought was the

best fish and we had an amazing 109 entries.”

The venue was decreed ‘perfect’ said Gavan, “and our sincere thanks go to the City of Coffs Harbour, especially Rick, for their cooperation and help throughout the event, and to Mmm Aunty's Coffee, the pop-up van, “they worked so hard from a very early a.m start . . . coffee, snacks and ultra friendly service was outstanding”.

Gavan also gave thanks to sponsors, “We had amazing support from Hikari Koi Food and from Allcare Ponds from Sydney, that meant a lot to us and we are most grateful.”

q Grand Champion of the Coffs Harbour Koi Show 2023, a sanke koi owned and bred by Greg Collins from Arrawarra Headlands.

q The Reserve Champion fish was a magnificent Kohaku, bred and owned by Peter Colgan.

q The Australian Koi Association’s show in Coffs Botanic Gardens attracted a great crowd.

q Successful koi exhibitor, Peter Hemmings from Hat Head with judge, Mark Robinson.

q All ages were entertained at the Australian Koi Association’s show in Coffs Harbour.

q The Grand Champion fish was bred and owned by Greg Collins, seen here with his trophy and chairman of the Australian Koi Association Mid North region chapter, Gavan Gribble, competition judge Mark Robinson and Grand Champion winning exhibitor, Greg Collins.

Covid coaching session

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

Bellingen on July 29.

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

“Covid has disproportionately affected the elderly and those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity,” said Prof Cosford.

“All of these conditions are associated with increased inflammation. Dramatic changes can be brought in the body, reducing inflammation and restoring health, simply as

a result of lifestyle change,” she said.

“I will be presenting on 'Healthy 100: Wheel of life', a self-help program with 7 spokes to the wheel and a central hub of 'love, joy, peace' that will help reset your health, reduce inflammation, improve

immunity and reduce the risk of Covid side effects.

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

Meals on Wheels delivers more to help the vulnerable in an emergency

By Mary KEILY

VULNERABLE people in their homes are getting more help to prepare for emergencies.

Meals on Wheels NSW has developed a toolkit called ACT!, in conjunction with emergency services and representatives of inhome care organisations and the University of Sydney.

This ‘toolkit’ is a set of resources for providers who service people living in their homes, ranging from fire safety to emergency

planning.

“The catalyst for the project was pre Covid as there were a number of fatalities of older people, which was unnecessary,” said Jenny Harding, project officer for the Collaborative Toolkit ACT! for NSW Meals on Wheels.

“Fire and Rescue spoke to us about that and to avoid this, we pieced together a toolkit of information.”

Then it was broadened to all hazards after a number of disasters and subsequently, Meals On Wheels got Australian

government funding to roll out the program to do training presentations and promote the program.

“The Australian Red Cross will come in and do a ready plan, fire and rescue do safety visits and the Rural Fire Service do vegetation clearance,” Jenny told News of the Area.

“Some people don’t see a soul except for someone who delivers their meals and their isolation was clear during the pandemic and the subsequent disasters that have happened in the North and South coast of NSW.”

Harry Bailey Memorial Library Closure

The Harry Bailey Memorial Library in the city centre is closing to the public at 2pm on Saturday 5 August 2023 in preparation for its move to the new library at Yarrila Place.

During the closure period library users will have access to our programs and collections at Toormina and Woolgoolga Libraries. Access includes:

• Temporarily extended hours for Toormina library

• Expanded collections, including Rapid Reads, at Toormina and Woolgoolga libraries

• Increased borrowing limits. Borrow up to 60 library items from any library branch

• Extended loan period

Returns chute at Harry Bailey Memorial Library at Rigby House will remain open

• Regular programming, including Storytime, will continue at Toormina and Woolgoolga

• Online Collections are available on our website anytime

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this relocation period.

For further information visit the website or contact us via phone or email. Stay up to date with the progress of the move:

• Sign up for the newsletter at libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/subscribe

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Toormina Library

Minorie Drive, Toormina

Tel (02) 6648 4925

Woolgoolga Library

Ganderton Street, Woolgoolga

Tel (02) 6648 4902

In-home care organisations have a list of vulnerable clients and the toolkit is ideal to use with those clients.

One of the questions in the toolkit is: what’s one thing can you do now?

Jennifer has been doing presentations and training face to face and online throughout NSW.

“The idea of training is that staff visiting their clients can prompt such conversations, plus [they]

learn how to make referrals to our emergency service agency panel,” she said.

One suggestion included in the toolkit, which is left in the home, is to make up a ‘grab-and-go bag’ so they are ready in an emergency.

“They get flyers about how to look out for your neighbours and a fridge magnet with emergency numbers and a space for the person to add special contact people as in family, friends and carers,” she said.

“Often when people go in to rescue people, there is no time for anything,” said Jenny.

Jenny came to Coffs in February for the Seniors Expo and will return in August and September to deliver more talks and is hoping for more local requests.

NSW Meals on Wheels have a training online site ACT! Or you can email Jennifer at emergencyprep@ nswmealsonwheels.org.au

Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm

Sat 10am to 12pm

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q Jennifer Harding visiting Coffs to explain the toolkit to healthcare organisations.

q Seniors Expo volunteers spread the information.

Doing more than ever, the charity draws on lessons learned about how to save the aged and infirm and produces a ‘toolkit’

Have a hand in local history book

By Andrea FERRARI

KORORA-based historian

Robert Mill is releasing a work-in-progress version of his Northern Beaches EBook, telling the stories and lived experiences of past times along our coast, in an effort to inspire others to add their memories and recollections to build the book.

The local history project, which incorporates the known history of the area, covers Diggers Beach at the southern end and all the way through to Red Rock in the north.

The publication is now available in an incomplete‘draft form’ from his website: https://www.rmwebed. com.au/nbchs_history/ Nbchs_Book.pdf

News Of The Area asked Rob about his reasons for an early release of a work in progress.

“I have decided to release what I had in an effort to encourage more people to come forward with more stories about their recollections of the area’s history and I am hoping this encourages more of the

community to send me their stories,” he said.

“The other option was to publish what I already had and then have people contact me and say why didn’t you include this and this.

“As an EBook, in a .pdf format, I can keep adding more information at regular intervals as received right up to the final publication date later on this year,” Robert said.

“I really want the project wrapped up by the year's end and the final book then released on the internet, free for anyone to download and enjoy.”

Author of the local Kororo Public School centenary book in 1993, Robert had a broad knowledge of the pioneering experiences of the first settlers.

“The new information coming in are stories in a similar flow, of a pioneering era, way back in ‘the beginning’ of an incredible era.

Robert is finding the work very satisfying.

“As a former journalist I have always loved getting the foundation facts from those

who lived in ‘the times’.

“Natural recollections and stories about hardships, the development of the area in the early times and how this compares with today, with the land values here and huge housing estates taking over the old farmlands, which I first saw as a tourist from Sydney in the eighties,” he said.

The new work-inprogress book includes a section of photos of all the 16 main Northern Beaches, giving an insight and comparison between the beaches.

“All the photos were shot in June/July when there had been some incredibly low tides, which has enabled me to show the beach demographics better than in high-tide, huge-swell situations.”

Robert asked if people had information to share about the history of the area, to send him an email, so he can interview them and include it in the book.

“Help the community have something to reflect upon for your families and extended families in years to

come,” he said. “So much is hidden

people’s memories and

All the presidents meet

By Andrea FERRARI

ALL the presidents from the region’s Rotary clubs have agreed to collaborate in working towards the greater good of supporting local charities across the Coffs Coast and achieving their best for this year’s Rotary International theme: Create Hope In The World.

With Rotary’s year beginning on July 1, with new presidents taking the helm, the first new presidents’ meeting took place on 11 July.

This initial meeting came from two Rotary members - Marilyn Brien president Coffs Harbour Rotary Daybreak and Bob Carle, president of Coffs City Rotaryattending Woolgoolga Rotary's new membership meeting on 23 June.

From subsequent discussions about promoting Rotary in this area, the individual presidents from the Coffs Coast clubs all

agreed to work as a group.

The presidents, which will include invitations to Bellingen and Dorrigo, will meet bi-monthly in Coffs Harbour.

Staying in touch between meetings on common issues will also be maintained.

Topics discussed at the inaugural meeting included maintaining a positive and supportive network, individual and corporate membership, possible joint community projects, upcoming events at each club, newsletters, social and mainstream media, grants and marketing.

Marilyn Brien told News Of The Area, “when I was Rotary president previously back in 2000-2001 we had a combined presidents group and I personally found it very supportive and motivational.

“The clubs are not in competition with each other as we meet at different times and days of the week.

“We can act as membership referrals for

each other’s clubs as well as support each other in big local projects with feet on the ground.

“Rotary’s core values of friendship, leadership, integrity, diversity and service are relevant globally, and we all operate under the same Rotary Motto of ‘Service above Self’.

“Our Rotary International theme for this ‘new’ Rotary year is Create Hope In The World.

“With this in mind every one of us has something to give to make this world a better place, so why not support each other to achieve this?” she said.

Rod Mackenzie, president Rotary Club of Woolgoolga told NOTA, “the benefits of local Rotary Club presidents with different experiences and skills meeting include promoting Rotary and its contributions to improving communities locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, the exchanging of ideas and

activities that do this and peer support in club management.

“There may also be major projects where more than one club can be involved to increase impact, better use resources and promote fellowship.

“Rotary does lots of different local projects and replicating these into other

areas can be more easily done by tapping into the knowledge of those who have set up or run them previously,” he said.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 5 September at C.ex Coffs Harbour.

All clubs welcome new member enquiries. Coffs City, secretary@coffscityrotary. org.au Coffs Harbour,

bunchone@bigpond.com Coffs Harbour Daybreak, coffsharbourdaybreak@ gmail.com Rotary Woolgoolga, rodmackenzie@ bigpond. com Sawtell, pete9650@ gmail. com Bellingen Rotary, rotaryclubofbellingen@ gmail.com Dorrigo, phone Paul Mulally on 0447 262133.

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never really told, but years later they comment ‘I wish someone had told the story’.

That is what Robert has

set out to do.

q Rob Mill, author of local history book, Coffs Harbour Northern Beaches, seeks your recollections of the region to complete his work in progress.

q Local Rotary presidents, Bob Carle of Coffs City, Neil Cole of Coffs Harbour, Marilyn Brien of Coffs Daybreak, Rod Mackenzie of Woolgoolga and Denis Gleeson of Sawtell Rotary.

New ambulance station opens

By Andrea FERRARI

ALMOST to the day of turning the first sod on the site of Coffs Harbour Ambulance Station one year ago, the state-of-theart facility was officially opened on Tuesday 25 July 2023.

NSW Ambulance paramedics were joined by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park to officially celebrate opening the city’s new Ambulance Station in Marcia Street.

The investment was to open a facility that’s geared up to boost frontline emergency care in our region and support our paramedics in their lifesaving work.

“I’m extremely proud to be back here for the official opening today; this time last year we were turning the first sod with then-Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor and NSW Ambulance to mark the start of construction,” said Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast.

“The new station, which replaces the station at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, is a game-changer for our local paramedics and signifies a new chapter in local health care delivery.

“The new state-of-theart station was designed and tailored to the needs of our community and will enable our local paramedics to continue to deliver highquality emergency health care across the Coffs Coast.

Minister Park said, “this new ambulance station is providing our paramedics with enhanced facilities and equipment to ensure they can meet the current

and future demand for mobile emergency medical care in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas.

“We’re committed to investing in health infrastructure that supports better health outcomes for rural and regional communities."

The new station includes internal parking for emergency ambulance vehicles, relief accommodation for paramedics and other staff amenities, administration and office areas, logistics and storage areas, and an internal wash bay.

It also includes a ‘Medic Fit’ gym, supplied by an organisation that specifically services the workforces of paramedics, police, fire rescue and defence personnel.

Coffs Harbour

Ambulance Station has also been fitted with a solar powered energy system, which enables battery storage and an emergency power source for essential building services, such as lighting and roller doors.

The mood is upbeat amongst the paramedics who are operating out of the new, high-quality base.

NSW Ambulance Assistant Commissioner Paula Sinclair said, “this new facility will not only provide a more comfortable working environment for paramedics but will allow for enhanced training and development”.

The state-of-theart facility has been delivered as part of the $232-million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration program.

Booking out: library on the move

By Andrea FERRARI

boxes starting the second week of August.

The library in Rigby

House in Coffs city centre is closing to the public at 2pm on Saturday 5 August 2023 allowing staff to do the book work, to transfer its collections to the new library at Yarrila Place where a new three-level library will open soon.

There is currently no date publicly available for the Yarrila Place library opening.

To help accommodate local library users, Toormina library is opening for one hour longer at the end of weekdays to help ease accessibility.

From 7 August 2023, Toormina will temporarily extend its library opening hours to 10am-6pm Monday to Friday, 10am -12pm on Saturdays.

Woopi library continues its regular hours of opening,

Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm.

Until the new library is open in Coffs Harbour, both Toormina and Woolgoolga libraries will provide enhanced services for customers.

Expanded collections, including Rapid Reads, and regular library events such as Storytime will also continue as usual at both libraries.

Library members will also be able to temporarily borrow as many as 60 library items for as long as 3 months and reserve a total of 30 items to make sure they continue to have as much access as possible.

Rapid Reads - short loan popular books - collections will be expanded at both libraries.

All eBooks, eAudiobooks and databases will continue to be available to library members as usual.

The book return chute remains open at Harry Bailey Memorial Library in Coffs.

Information requests can be made to Toormina and Woolgoolga Libraries.

Customers can also phone 6648 4900, or email coffs. library@chcc.nsw.gov.au for assistance.

Home Library Service members will continue to receive their regular delivery of library materials and will also be able to receive additional items during this time.

Keep an eye on the Coffs Libraries Facebook page and website: libraries. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au or subscribe to the libraries’ e-newsletter for more information.

RELOCATION works for

the Harry Bailey Memorial Library are about to begin, with books being packed into

q Coffs Harry Bailey Memorial Library staff Donna Lloyd and Kate Simpson get down to the book work for the library’s relocation.

q Local NSW Ambulance paramedics and staff at the officially opening of Coffs Harbour’s new Ambulance Station with NSW Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park, Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, Wayne McKenna, NSW Ambulance director aeromedical and special operations and NSW Ambulance associate director clinical operations Damian Hughes.

q Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh and Minister for Health and Regional Health Ryan Park at the official opening of Coffs Harbour’s new Ambulance Station.

Come Play at Sandy Beach

By Andrea FERRARI

DEVELOPING and delivering Sandy Beach Youth Space and Community Hub, which officially opened on Sunday 23 July, is the result of teamwork.

For the local community to have its say as one voice it formed the Sandy Beach Action Group (SANDBAG), through which it worked with three key stakeholders: the Coffs Coast Regional Park Trust Board, the NSW Government and City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) which jointly funded the $1.325m project.

The development is part of the Sandy Beach Masterplan which is driven by CoCH.

“The playground is the icing on the cake,” SANDBAG Chair, Peter Quiddington told News Of The Area.

“Council approached us with the masterplan in 2017 and since then, together, we’ve created a walkway with protective plantings and new fencing around the Reserve.

“The playground is a

major development and will make a great difference to the area.

“Sandy Beach has never had anything for the younger kids, and already it’s been a great success”, having been opened to locals a few days prior to the official opening on Sunday.

The space includes a playground with a dual-flying fox with an accessible option, slides from a cubbyhouse tower, accessible carousel, balance beams and posts, a seesaw and other play elements aimed at toddlers to young kids.

In addition, there is a mini skate park, multipurpose basketball court, shade sails, a shared cycle/ pathway, barbecues, seating and shelters – all linked by connecting pathways and landscaping.

“I’m delighted to see this fantastic new Youth Space and Community Hub at Sandy Beach,” said City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos.

“Not only is it a vibrant, fun and welcoming

meeting place for Sandy Beach families, youth and visitors, but it’s the very first community facility this lovely village has ever had.

“I’ve been blown away by the quality of the new facilities - and the people who can be most proud of this achievement are the Sandy Beach residents.

“They have been involved with this project from the get-go and provided heaps of input.

“Locals of all ages –from the Sandy Beach Public School students right through to seniors – have been engaged and supportive at every stage of the consultation process.”

Sandy Beach Reserve forms part of the Coffs Coast Regional Park.

The Trust Board is responsible for control and management of the Regional Park.

Implementation of park management is shared between the City of Coffs Harbour and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on behalf of the Board.

Chairman of the

Regional Park Trust Board Rod McKelvey observed to NOTA, “Children’s lives have changed over the last few generations, and they aren’t allowed to roam so freely.

“Sandy Beach is lucky to have a long, unspoiled beach, but kids need other activities to get them off the couch, off their screens, and meeting friends outside of school.

“It’s a meeting place for all ages, a destination to wander to and stop for a chat.

“I have no doubt this youth space and community hub will be a resounding success, based on the amount of use already of the completed sections, including the concrete path, skate park and basketball half court.”

Rod continued, “Sandy Beach has always needed a facility like this.

“The relatively small blocks and narrow roads aren’t compatible with

active kids and adults.

“Back in 2004, a couple of ladies asked me, as a councillor at a community meeting, when can we get an active space for our kids to play?

“When the Regional Park Trust Board started talking about a facility like this, I couldn’t help but hope those ladies are seeing their wish come true, although so much later.”

Rod’s opinion is that this Coffs Coast Regional Park model for National Parks is brilliant.

“The Park’s Trust Board is responsible for the trust funds, care, and control of the Park, and is answerable to the Director General.

“It oversees all planning and works, and provides a forum for community input.

“It facilitates joint

management with Council and National Parks through a Memorandum of Understanding.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the official opening is another proud moment for the Northern Beaches.

“The Sandy Beach Youth Space and Community Hub reflects the true meaning of working together to achieve an outstanding facility for everyone in our community to enjoy,” said Mr Singh.

“This community-driven project has transformed Sandy Beach Reserve into an inclusive, activated and fun public space for people to come together, to relax, and to play, now and into the future.”

q City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, Chairman of the Regional Park Trust Board Rod McKelvey and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh with the commemorative plaque on the bench at Sandy Beach Youth Space and Community Hub.

q Aunty Deb Dootson officially welcomed everyone to country at the opening of the Sandy Beach Youth Space and Community Hub on Sunday 23 July. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q The flying fox swings into action at Sandy Beach. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q Crowds attended the official opening of the Sandy Beach play and community spaces. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q Cubbyhouse tower with slide.

Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q Hanging out at Sandy Beach as the Youth Space and Community Hub opening attracts a huge crowd. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q Seesaw extraordinaire at Sandy Beach play area. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

q The mini skatepark is already a huge draw for youngsters and teens. Photo: John BARSELAAR.

TAFE and BMNAC partner for tourism training

By Andrea FERRARI

NSW Tourism Award winners (2022) Coffs-based Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan

Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) is fostering an educational partnership with TAFE NSW that provides on-site, practical training in Indigenous cultural experiences and Aboriginal tourism.

The collaboration is supporting the growing demand for these traditional tourism experiences and is providing jobs for young Indigenous school students in Coffs Harbour.

The partnership has TAFE NSW high school students, who are studying a Certificate III in tourism, undergo onthe-job training at BMNAC.

“We use the days they are with us as practical training for being a tour guide,” BMNAC enterprise director Kamla Webb, told News Of The Area.

“They do this on site at either Niigi Niigi, Red Rock or Moonee Creek.

“They learn about the bush tucker, traditional

stories and Gumbaynggirr language and ways this is communicated and demonstrated to the guests who participate in the tours.

“We also teach them how we put the tour together and the back end of it, also what we need to prepare before each tour,” said Kamla.

“This puts them on a career pathway to work in tourism, as a tour guide,” she said.

TAFE students Alistar Driver and Isaiha Kelly are currently in the program and are both hoping to be tour guides when they finish school.

“I love being on country with the team and learning how they put the tours together,” Alistar told NOTA.

“I feel part of a family, and this gives me confidence to believe I can be a tour guide one day.”

He says he is passionate about the work he is doing through the program.

“Our culture is precious, and so is our language,” he said.

“It is a privilege to share stories of the land,

environment and culture with others,” he said.

For Isaiha it’s the real-life experience he’s valuing.

“Learning the hands-on experience at BMNAC and Wajaana Yaam with tours, has given me the confidence to engage with customers when they are on tour,” he told NOTA.

“Through this partnership with TAFE and BMNAC, I have the opportunity to learn more about how this land came to be, and to share the significance it holds in our culture with visitors to this area,” he said.

Ronan Singleton added to the students’ endorsements as a past student, telling NOTA, “In 2021 when I finished TAFE NSW as a SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship and Trainee) with BMNAC, I had the confidence to present the majority of the tours, this was largely from the mentoring I received from Troy and Clark*.”

Ronan now works for BMNAC full time.

Having contemplated moving away to pursue a career in football, he decided

to work in tourism with BMNAC after completing his studies with TAFE NSW.

“I am always learning new things and I like working here, with these people, in my community,” he said.

“The TAFE course taught me about the importance of customer service and techniques to communicate with different people, which I have put into practice while working at BMNAC.”

Enterprise director at BMNAC Kamla Webb says it’s important young Aboriginal people learn more about

their culture, as it helps them establish their identity, which leads to better outcomes for them.

“As a not-for-profit corporation, the support of TAFE NSW expands our capabilities.

“The key to our business is offering training and employment opportunities, and TAFE can help us do this,” she said.

"Our corporation provides a platform for Aboriginal youth to connect with the Elders in the community, so they are learning stories that

will keep our culture alive in the future.

“Our tourism experiences help us to share these stories and traditions with the wider community, and visitors to our region.

“The programs that we deliver are designed to ensure that Aboriginal youth are strong in terms of both cultural identity and educational success.”

*Clark Webb is executive officer and Troy Robinson is cultural officer at BMNAC.

Woolgoolga VIEW marks 30 years

By Andrea FERRARI

WOOLGOOLGA Evening

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club celebrated its 30th birthday on Wednesday 12 July with a grand dinner gathering of neighbouring VIEW clubs at C.ex Club Woolgoolga.

Woolgoolga Day VIEW, Bonville/Boambee VIEW and Grafton VIEW members joined in for the party.

“A great night was had by all,” said Elfie Garbers, secretary of the Woolgoolga Evening VIEW Club.

“Special thanks to C.ex Woolgoolga for our lovely meal, and the entertainment provided by Woolgoolga Ukulele Group was fantastic.”

Guest speaker was Woolgoolga Evening VIEW club member, Glenys

Jamieson, who gave a short history of the club.

“Over the years our club has been represented in almost all 21 VIEW national conventions in various locations, including Queensland and South Australia.

“This year we have four members travelling to Hobart,” she said.

A highlight of the evening was seeing four club members presented with 30year service pins, and one receiving a ten-year service pin, by national councillor Dianne Fiddes and zone councillor Kay Backman.

A driving purpose of Woolgoolga Evening View Club is its support of The Smith Family in helping disadvantaged Australian children with their education.

“The Smith Family has changed focus from welfare to education during our 30 years, which we continue to heartily support,” said Elfie.

Woolgoolga Evening VIEW Club will be hosting an International Women's Day Luncheon in 2024 in conjunction with their Woolgoolga Day View sisters and any funds raised will be directed towards the Learning for Life Program.

“International Women’s Day theme 2024 is DigitALL: innovation and technology for gender equality, which fits well with our VIEW philosophy,” she said.

The club is always open to welcoming new members who can expect a very social group of ladies.

“We meet for a themed dinner on the second

Wednesday of the month at

movie days and outings to

0427 541 032 or email

q Woolgoolga Evening VIEW Club inaugural members, back row - Sally Kreplins, Yvonne Wright, Christine Stewart; middle - Dianne Fiddes, Shona Ward, Glenys Jamieson, Val Chalker. Front - Jan Goldthorpe.

q TAFE NSW head teacher tourism and hospitality Philip Caldicott with TAFE NSW students Isaiha Kelly and Alistar Driver, BMNAC enterprise director Kamla Webb and BMNAC tour guide (and former TAFE NSW student) Ronan Singleton.

q Woolgoolga Evening VIEW Club celebrates 30 years with members Glenys Jamieson, Alison Frater, Val Chalker, Kay Backman and Jan Goldthorpe.

q Entertainment by Woolgoolga Ukulele Group at the Woolgoolga Evening VIEW Club’s 30th birthday celebrations.

Eureka! Coffs’ sea slug census nominated for national prize

Canberra’s Australian Museum has its eye on Coffs Harbour Aqua Marina Australia and what’s happening underwater around these parts

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Sea Slug Census (SSC) program led by Coffs’ Aquamarine Australia has been shortlisted for the science engagement category in the 2023 Australian Museum’s Eureka Prize.

Half its six-member leadership team, Steve Smith, Matt Nimbs and Tom Davis, live and dive around Coffs Harbour.

All three work closely with the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs; Steve as an Adjunct Prof at Southern Cross University through the NMSC and Matt and Tom, through their work for NSW Department of Primary Industries.

The Science Engagement category recognises outstanding contributions through citizen-science programs.

The first citizen-science program to document sea slug diversity within Australia, the SSC has been enthusiastically taken up by citizen scientists all around Australia recording a mass of critical information and making discoveries that affect the future of marine science work.

Steve Smith told News Of The Area, “there are a few reasons I think we were shortlisted: the scope of the program, which covers a wide diversity of the Australian coast; the high participation rate (more than 3000 observers); the fact that citizen-scientists’ observations have been summarised into scientific papers addressing topical issues

– knowing that participation is actually making a difference to scientific knowledge is a key motivator for engagement in citizen science and; finally, the sheer beauty of sea slugs, which is so readily captured in photographs.”

It’s no surprise that sea slugs are one of the most photographed marine creatures.

Steve told NOTA that one of the highlights of the program for him was that every census was different, in true Forrest Gump philosophy, ‘you never know what you’re gonna get’, he said.

“The presence and population size of sea slugs are highly variable and so even after many censuses at the same place, it is still highly likely you’ll find something new.

“This means every trip is approached with considerable excitement,” he said.

“The Coffs Coast SSCs have proved to be some of the most interesting, because of the huge range of habitats offered by the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

“We have coastal lagoons and estuaries, rock pools, nearshore reefs and headlands, and the spectacular subtidal reefs associated with the Solitary Islands.

“The composition of sea slug assemblages changes across all of these habitats and this leads to high overall diversity for the region,” Steve said.

“The gradient of increasing tropical influence from the coast to the outer islands also means that we often find new species

records at South and North Solitary islands.

“In the 2022 Coffs Coast SSC, we found nine species that were new to the area with one of these being a new record for Australia, found at Woolgoolga Headland.”

As sea slugs have short life cycles and very specific habitat requirements, they are potentially great indicators of environmental change.

The Coffs Coast is an important location for monitoring climate-change-related shifts in species assemblages and sea slugs

are likely to be one of the more sensitive indicators.

“While many of the common species in the park have been recorded here for a long time, there is little doubt that the increased frequency of new observations of tropical species represents signs of climate change,” he said.

The Eureka Awards ceremony announcing the winners takes place at The Australian Museum on Wednesday 23 August.

q The three Coffs-based members of the Sea Slug Census team at a site with high sea slug diversity, the Solitary Islands Marine Park, Matt Nimbs, Steve Smith and Tom Davis.

Photo: Bob EDGAR.

q This ornate Stiliger (Stiliger ornatus) was found in the Sawtell Memorial Rock Pool during a recent Sea Slug Census. Photo: Steve Smith.

q Sea slugs occur in most marine habitats - the blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) floats on the ocean surface and is frequently stranded on local beaches and in rock pools during periods of strong onshore winds, seen here at Cabins Beach, Mullaway. Photo: Steve Smith.

q The spectacular colours of sea slugs make them one of the most photographed marine invertebrates (Miamira flavicostata at Woolgoolga Headland). Photo: Steve Smith.

Free parking at Coffs hospital

FREE parking at Coffs Harbour Health Campus will start on Tuesday 1 August 2023.

Patients, staff and visitors will be able to access free parking at hospitals and health facilities at Tweed, Lismore, Maitland, Belmont, Shoalhaven as well as Coffs Harbour.

The announcement was made by NSW Regional Health Minister Ryan Park on Tuesday 25 June during a visit to the site of the new Tweed Valley Hospital where he was joined by Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot and Health Services Union Secretary Gerard Hayes.

Mr Park said free parking was already available for staff in NSW regional hospitals but has

been expanded to include patients and visitors.

“The NSW Government has fulfilled its promise to communities across regional NSW on this issue.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh is jubilant having pressed for parking charges for patients to be stopped at Coffs’ hospital as a Nationals election promise and then afterwards, urging the in-coming Labor State Government to keep its promise of free parking.

Mr Singh said he’s extremely pleased that the Minns Government had listened to his pleas.

“Back on 3 July, I called on the Minns Government to honour their election commitment to introduce free parking at the hospital,

which Labor said would start on 1 July,” said Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast.

“Today’s announcement means patients, staff and visitors will be able to access free parking at all hospitals and health facilities across regional NSW from next week.

“This is fantastic news for the many residents across the Coffs Coast and beyond who attend Coffs Harbour Health Campus every day.

“The introduction of free parking will certainly help to ease the financial pressures on patients and visitors to our hospital, at a time when the cost of living is so high,” Mr Singh said.

Getting ready for the coming fire season

IN the lead up to the bushfire season Coffs Coast volunteers came together for a preseason training event code named ‘Burnt Banana’.

This bought more than 100 volunteers from across Bellingen and Coffs Harbour regions to practise basic skills and come up to speed with new changes and techniques.

District Manager Inspector

Sandra Huer said, “it was fantastic to see members come together after a long break to practice and demonstrate their skills, renew friendships and develop camaraderie.

“Volunteers give up their time to train and develop skills to help the community.

“Burnt Banana” is an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, learn new skills

and have some fun in a lighthearted, competitive way,” she said.

Volunteers practised skills and events including pumping, first aid, gas fires and electric vehicle fires.

Competitors were also given an opportunity to use new virtual reality training tools to practise skills in a safe environment and view the Rural Fire Service helicopter now based in Coffs Harbour.

The best overall team on the day was Redhill, with special mentions to Megan, Boambee, Bonville and Woolgoolga.

q Regional firefighters and rescue volunteers gathered this month to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. Photos: SUPPLIED.

WHAT'SVIBIN'

Wolfe Brothers - Livin’ The Dream in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

“CAN’T wait to be in your beautiful part of the world and bring our Livin’ The Dream tour to town,” Tom Wolfe of The Wolfe Brothers told News Of The Area.

Live and gigging, the boys will be in town on Friday 4 August, playing C.ex Coffs Harbour.

With the release of their 6th studio album Livin’ The Dream which entered the ARIA charts at #1 Country album, #1 All Genre Australian Artists chart and #8 on the overall ARIA Chart, the brothers are in buoyant mood.

Having played in Coffs several times, a few times with Lee Kernaghan, “they’ve always been fun shows,” said Tom.

Encouraging the audience to join in Tom added, “…sing, dance and have a great time.

“That’s what it's all about.

The title track of Livin’ The Dream was released in October 2022 and spent six weeks in the #1 position, making it the group’s 18th #1 single on the National Airplay Chart.

They followed up with the release of their ode to women called Here’s To The Ones in February this year.

Tom said, “this song is dedicated to our mum who passed away last year and also to our wives, Ally and Tani.

“But it is also for all of the incredible women who are as selfless, caring and loving as they are.

“You all are the greatest.

“Here’s to the ones,” he said.

The song is currently #6 in the charts and heading the right way to be the Tasmanian-based duo’s 19th #1 single.

Teasing out what song will open the Coffs gig, NOTA

“Again…you gotta see it to find out haha,” Tom came right back.

“There will be some new album songs, plus a bunch of faves and older material.

“It seems to be a really fun mix,” he said.

With a tally of six Golden Guitars sitting proudly on the mantelpiece, The Wolfe Brothers are now the mostawarded country rock duo ever in Australia.

They have travelled countless road miles doing shows around Australia, USA and Canada, and are excited to be back on the road with the new album.

Tom said, “playing live is what matters most to us, it’s wonderful.

“Unfortunately, the arts and live music was highly undervalued during the pandemic, so it’s wonderful to be back doing it and playing live, face-to-face.

“We wanted to make a

they live the songs and make them a part of their life’s soundtrack and then come to a live show and for one night we get to live the dream together.”

Brother Nick added, “after exploring more pop and rock influences on the last album Kids On Cassette we made a conscious decision for Livin’ The Dream to be a return to our roots.

“I think it is great that

the genre is now so diverse, but for this one we wanted to make a straight-ahead country album and add these songs into the live set and hit the road with our best and biggest tour to date.

“We love connecting with our fans and on this tour, we are making a point of going to many towns that we have not visited before and we will be announcing a bunch more shows that will take us well

into 2024 soon.”

As they move into the 11th year since coming second on Australia’s Got Talent and the release of their first album, It’s On, the future is looking bright for the brothers from Tasmania.

It has been an amazing 10-year ride for The Wolfe Brothers with four #1 and two #2 ARIA Country Albums to their name, to date.

2023 artist line up TEX PERKINS

AND THE FAT RUBBER BAND

WENDY MATTHEWS & GRACE KNIGHT – GRACELAND

BROOKE MCCLYMONT & ADAM ECKERSLEY

RAY BEADLE

q Nick and Tom Wolfe, The Wolfe Brothers, coming to Coffs Harbour on Friday 4 August with their Livin’ The Dream 2023 Australian Tour.

Spanish legend plays flamenco at Grafton Johnny Cash show at Grafton’s Saraton

THIS August the Jetty Theatre brings the passion, power and ‘duende’ of world-class flamenco to Coff Harbour.

‘Duende’ loosely translates to “having soul’ or “a heightened state of emotion, expression or heart” and is fully embodied by Paco Lara, a Spanish guitar virtuoso of both traditional and contemporary Flamenco hailing from Jerez, the heartland of flamenco.

Lara plays masterfully, intensely communicating the emotion, fire and drama and cante jondo (“profound” or “deep” songs) style of the

genre.

Joining Lara onstage is Byron Mark on percussion and piano, and flamenco dancer Deya Miranda Giner, bringing further depth and fully immersing the audience in the art form.

On the Saturday after the performance Paco Lara is presenting a unique workshop introducing the art of flamenco and its cultural history, a wonderful blend of entertainment and education.

Workshop participants will learn how all the different elements relate to each other through a routine combining

guitar and percussion working together with dance and song.

Attendees can join in with the flamenco guitar, cajon or flamenco dance.

Flamenco is a powerful and artful form of music, don’t miss your chance to see one of the world’s best when Paco Lara comes to town on August 4 and 5 at the Jetty Theatre.

For tickets go to www. jettytheatre.com/ or phone (02) 6648 4930 between Tuesday and Friday from noon to 4pm.

WHAT is being billed as the ultimate tribute show to iconic musician Johnny Cash will be at the Saraton Theatre, Grafton, next month.

On August 12 at 7.30pm, the theatre hosts the Johnny Cash 3 Special.

Johnny Cash was one of the most important, influential and respected artists in the history of

recorded music.

From his monumental live prison albums, to his extraordinary series of commentaries about the American spirit and the human condition, to a mesmerising canon of gospel recordings, to his remarkable and unprecedented late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on our

culture has been profound.

The Johnny Cash 3 Special is a two-hour salute to the Man in Black through story and song, featuring a full 4-piece band including trumpets, piano, and the original sound of The Tennessee Three.

The Johnny Cash Special plays out the Man in Black’s biggest triumphs and darkest days.

The show features a unique audio-visual and lighting display.

q Paco Lara, a Spanish guitar virtuoso hailing from Jerez, the heartland of flamenco, pays Jetty Theatre next month.

Photos: CONTRIBUTED.

q Paco Lara will also present workshops the day after his performance in dance and guitar playing.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

Ashes to Ashes

JULIE and Brian were married on the Trent Bridge cricket ground in the United Kingdom, and moved to Australia to begin a life in the sunshine.

They became successful businesspeople, enabling them to frequently visit their family and friends in the UK, every year or so.

After retiring from day-to-day business activities, they wanted to update their wills.

They decided to leave their north coast holiday house to their UK siblings to enjoy the summer, their company shares to their English nieces and nephews, and a considerable amount of money to a mutual friend also residing in the UK.

Their solicitor noted several legal and tax considerations.

The potential capital gains tax (CGT) liability for non-residents who inherit an asset was one consideration.

The beneficiaries may need to pay CGT based on the asset's value increase since the deceased's acquisition. However, certain exemptions can potentially minimize this tax burden.

As they intended to give cash or assets in Australian dollars to the beneficiaries, the beneficiaries may need a foreign exchange permit to transfer funds out of Australia.

The varying requirements for these permits make it essential to consult with the Australian government beforehand.

Providing a large monetary gift may affect a person’s pension or benefit payment.

Although Australia doesn't impose an inheritance tax, taxes may apply in the beneficiary's country, therefore it is necessary to understand the United Kingdom inheritance-taxes regime.

Keeping detailed records of the inheritance assets destined for overseas beneficiaries will assist them to calculate any tax liability. Therefore, the testator is encouraged to have discussed their inheritance with the beneficiary to ensure that they understand their rights and responsibilities.

After further consultations with their solicitor, accountant and their overseas beneficiaries, Julie and Brian execute wills that give effect to their intentions while limiting the tax liability and effect of the gifts on the beneficiaries.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column. Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

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Stand together, vote ‘no’

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WISH to congratulate P Weyling on his recent articles.

Our Aboriginal brothers and sisters have been truly blessed by all Australian taxpayers' dollars, helping with $100-million a day (or $32-billion a year) - and we hope and pray that those in authority are using these monies wisely to the benefit of outback communities - indeed all communities.

I refer to J Kelly-Williams (NOTA 21/7) who wants ‘to be clear’.

I believe P Weyling has 'been clear'.

I believe all members of parliament, state and federal, are striving to raise the standard of living for all Australians.

All Australians are suffering from problems in the financial systems and price rises in all areas - home loans, fuel, electricity, building materials and the rest.

As Australians we all need to be one - not divided. No change to the Constitution is necessary.

Regards, Reverend Graham WHELAN, Coffs Harbour.

Fire ants could have far-reaching effects

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN relation to your article on July 14, ‘Ministers urged to step Up Fire Eradication Plan’, the fire ants are now within five kilometres of the northern NSW border and are breaking containment lines in southeast Queensland every week.

Agricultural Ministers across the country have acknowledged that fire ants could inflict severe damage on crops (such as blueberries and bananas), agricultural workers, native animals and plants, tourism and public health.

What’s missing from that list is the potential loss of tens of thousands of hours of work that is done by Landcare volunteers

and staff: weed control, dune stabilisation, reforestation, native plant propagation and education.

If the fire ants spread south, Landcare groups may find they no longer have any volunteers, because they won’t go onto sites where the ant is likely to sting them. Along with the damage to native species, the loss to the environment would be incalculable.

A strategic study recommended two years ago that governments should spend $300 million a year on eradication, but current funding is falling way short of that.

Regards, Lorraine DAVIES, Toormina (and Landcare volunteer).

My best friend is celebrating her 49th with a cruise. Being stuck on a cruise ship with hundreds of people is my idea of a nightmare. I get seasick and suffer from claustrophobia. I can’t say no though as she’d be devastated. Help!

Marie V.

Dear Marie,

THE idea of a best friend is someone who you feel comfortable and confident enough with to share your hopes, dreams and fears.

Surely your friend knows about your claustrophobia and seasickness?

If you are as close as you say, she should have factored that in.

If you’re going to be miserable and unwell, I’d be truthful with her and say you will ruin the celebrations and that instead you will organise a surprise event for just the two of you when she returns.

Then book a cattle mustering weekend followed by karaoke and an insect dégustation menu served by a chef who yells abuse at his guests.

Let her know, as she’s falling off the horse or running to the bathroom because she has a grasshopper leg stuck in her throat, that what you love most about your friendship is how well you know each other.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

DEAR Jasminda

From the Mayor’s desk

By PAUL AMOS (Mayor) City of Coffs Harbour

COFFS Harbour was one of the first councils in NSW to introduce a ‘best practice’ kerbside waste system using 3 bins – general (red), recycling (yellow) and organic (green).

But the success of the system relies on people doing the right thing with their bins.

How well are you using your bins?

The yellow-lidded recycling bin is emptied fortnightly and is taken for processing.

Products are sorted and sent to market to be reused into new products.

Coffs residents are fantastic at using this bin, with only 3 percent of potentially recyclable items being placed in the wrong bin.

The green-lidded organics bin is emptied weekly and is for garden waste, all unpackaged food wasteincluding dairy, meat, and bones.

Currently, almost all garden waste is correctly placed in this bin, but only a quarter of food waste is being put in this bin, with most food waste ending up in the red-lidded general waste bins – this is wrong!

As the green bin is turned into a high-quality compost product, it is even more important that we make sure food goes into it and not to landfill!

The red-lidded general waste bin is emptied fortnightly and materials placed into this bin are destined for landfill. Because of this, it is important that nothing that could be reused is put in this bin.

The average local household generates approximately 6 kilograms of general waste, 3kg of recycling and 15kg of organics per week, making a total of 24kg per household per week.

That is an average of more than 50,000 tonnes per year across our local government area!

Some items don’t belong in any kerbside bins.

Items such as e-waste, x-rays and scrap metals contain high quality recoverable materials and can be taken for free to the Englands Road Waste Management Facility.

You can also request up to 2 free self-haul vouchers from March to March each year to take your bulky household waste items to Englands Road.

Call Coffs Coast Waste Services on 1800 265 495, or visit the Coffs Coast Waste Services website.

This facility also operates a Community Recycling Centre (CRC) for household problem waste including batteries, oils, paints, light globes, smoke detectors, gas bottles, and fire extinguishers.

These items can be taken free of charge to the CRC for correct processing 7 days a week.

NSW has a landfill diversion target of 80 percent by 2041. While Coffs Harbour is well on the way towards this goal, we need everyone to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible to get us there even faster.

Let’s turn it around Cowper

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE lived and worked in the Nambucca Valley for more than 30 years.

In that time I have met many wonderful people.

I see the coming referendum as an opportunity to rehabilitate Cowper's

reputation as the electorate with the highest ‘no’ vote in the country at the 1967 referendum.

I feel certain the fears of those who voted ‘no’ at that time have not been realised.

And I am just as certain the fearmongering of the current ‘no’ campaign will be proved groundless.

Let's show the country who we truly are, and vote ‘yes’, in the upcoming referendum.

Nice work at Woolgoolga, but . . .

DEAR News Of The Area,

THROUGH your wonderful newspaper, I would like to congratulate and thank Kevin Hogan, Gurmesh Singh, the City of Coffs Harbour Council, its general manager, the indoor and outdoor staff and Woolgoolga Lake Working Group, for the wonderful refurbishment and improvements to Woolgoolga Lake Reserve.

The old facilities have been restored and new features added, including the much-

needed undercover eating area. The outdoor staff have also re-opened the walking track from Melaleuca Bridge to the lake reserve, meaning no-one has to walk on Lake Road amongst the traffic.

Unfortunately, not all walkers can use this track.

The surface is uneven because of tree roots above ground level and slippery in areas where water lies over the track. Such groups would include but not be limited to, nursing parents with babies and/or toddlers

Regards, Deidre BEAR, Nambucca Heads. in strollers, infirm persons using walking aids, disabled persons using disability aids and many more.

I would suggest a meeting be organised between Kevin Hogan, Gurmesh Singh and council’s general manager to discuss a tri-parte funding arrangement to build a boardwalk on this site, it would be a great asset to all walkers.

Bill BUCKLESS, Woolgoolga.

Visionary councillors exist, hooray!

DEAR News Of The Area, WITH resounding joy I write to congratulate councillors Cassell and Judge on their City of Coffs Harbour motions at the 13th of July council meeting.

I am 100 percent in support of council backing the Great Koala National Park and saving the Jetty Foreshores from the sale of

public lands into private hands.

Cr Pryce's letter to the editor (21/7) was an attack on our democracy and a bid to silence his fellow councillors about matters of an important nature to our community.

their political allegiances and clearly stand for a better economic and environmental future for Coffs Harbour.

Again, I congratulate Crs Cassell and Judge and the other visionary councillorsl.

Regards, Wilma EYRES, Emerald Beach.

Great Koala National Park – good or bad for our koalas?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT’S hard not to be cynical about the campaign by the National Parks Association of NSW to turn a huge area of the North Coast into the Great Koala National Park.

Most people want to see koalas thrive and there has been wide acceptance of the unsubstantiated claims that this large, new national park will protect koalas and boost their numbers.

Before the state government spends $80,000,000 and our council spends an undisclosed amount, as a result of Councillor Jonathan Cassell winning support in a recent council meeting, I suggest that councillors and the general community, consider these three points:

(1) We were told the 2019/20 bushfires killed more than 1 million native animals and

Cr Pryce should be honest about his membership of the National Party and his history as a property developer instead of criticising councillors who are honest about there were lots of stories about the huge impact on the koala population.

Many of the really big fires were in national parks.

There has been criticism of a lack of fuel reduction burns in national parks for years.

The unfortunate reality is that national parks can be very dangerous places for koalas during bad bushfire seasons. Yet the proponents of this latest national park conveniently forget to mention this critical fact.

(2) For the last 40 or so years we have seen huge areas of North Coast state forests turned into national parks.

If national parks play such an important role in preserving koala populations, why are koala numbers still declining?

If all these new national parks have not caused a large increase in the North Coast

koala population, why will the proposed Great Koala National Park give a different result?

(3) The National Parks Association of NSW is a very successful promoter of national parks.

It has cleverly used the publics’ love of koalas to win unthinking support for this 500,000-hectare national park, while ignoring the danger of bushfires to koalas.

Before Coffs council starts spending ratepayers’ funds on this proposed National Park, I ask that they consider the points that I have raised and also investigate what restrictions the National Parks and Wildlife Service is likely to introduce and the impact that they will have on the local economy and community access.

Regards, Patrick WALTERS, Coffs Harbour.

Managing milk and returning to work, a free webinar NEWS

NEXT week is World Breastfeeding Week, an annual global campaign until August 7.

This year's theme, "Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents," highlights the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers and creating conducive environments for breastfeeding in the workplace.

To celebrate the week, lactation consultant and baby-care author Pinky McKay, one of Australia’s most-recognised breastfeeding experts, is offering a free webinar for breastfeeding mums, ‘Balancing Act: Juggling Breastfeeding and Returning to Work.

You can join the free webinar online on Thursday 3 August at 8pm at https://

www.boobiefoods.com.au/pages/jugglingbreastfeeding-and-returning-to-work

During the webinar, McKay will discuss the practicalities and options for mothers to continue breastfeeding as they return to work.

She has supported many women to combine working and breastfeeding in environments as diverse as prison (social worker), school (teachers), hospitals (doctors and nurses) corporate offices and private businesses.

Pinky says, “although the juggle can be difficult for many women, there is always a way around managing a balance that can work for an individual woman to continue breastfeeding as she transitions back to work,

as well as ways to negotiate with employers to provide support”.

Some women are able to transition gradually to the workplace or work a hybrid model of working from home with some onsite days.

“For others, it’s straight into full-time, onsite work,” she said.

There can be carer issues too, from dealing with a carer who is likely to give your baby a full bottle right before you arrive home a few minutes late with busting breasts; teaching carers how to safely handle your precious liquid gold; and tricks for handling colleagues who may find it challenging to have human milk in the work fridge.

Huge home on expanse

ADDRESS: 370

Crossmaglen Road, Crossmaglen

CATEGORY: Fivebedroom, three bathroom house on land, two-car garage

LAND: 17.14 hectares

PRICE: $1.695 million.

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 30/7/23 1.00 - 2.00pm

THE property encompasses 17.14ha (42.33 acres), approximately 40 percent east coast eucalypt forest and approximately 60

percent open grassland (previously horticulture/ bananas).

The elevated rear section offers panoramic north east distant ocean views, outstanding from this part of the beautiful Crossmaglen Valley.

The huge family home offers space and comfort for a large family.

It features five bedrooms, master with ensuite bathroom and builtin robes to all bedrooms.

It has formal and

informal living and dining areas, solid timber kitchen and stainless steel appliances with plenty of cupboards.

There is a double garage, verandahs and terraces for outdoor entertaining.

Vacant possession and immediate access available.

It is a beautiful family home located in the magnificent Crossmaglen Valley and situated on acreage with sensational mountain views.

Just 20 minutes drive

to Sawtell's patrolled surf beach and fig lined, al fresco village, North Coast train station, Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre, while only a little further to the airport and city of Coffs Harbour.

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Easy living

ADDRESS: 23a Harvie

Drive, Boambee East

CATEGORY, Two bedroom

home, one bathroom

LAND: 431.4m2

PRICE: $599,000$619,000

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday

July 29, 10.45am to 11.15am

SITED on an easy-care 431-square-metre lot in a very popular residential area, this property is tailormade for downsizers and anyone wanting the easy life.

The hub of the home really is the centralised open-plan living area. It is beautifully presented with tiled floors, ceiling fan as well as reverse cycle air conditioning, so there will be comfort all year round.

Off one side of the living area are the two bedrooms, both a great size with carpeted floors, built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans as well as shades on the outside of the windows,

perfect for privacy as well as temperature control.

Although the home is compact the kitchen is anything but small.

With cupboards and bench space galore, as well as easy-care and clean, tiled floors, it also looks out over the level rear yard.

The bathroom and laundry are combined, however the toilet is located in its own room.

The property’s carport has a remote roller door securing it from the street, whilst it is actually covered on both sides. The front yard also has a fence and gate, adding to the security.

The rear area of the carport has been made into a stunning outdoor living area, complete with TV mount on the wall. The home even has its own solar system on the roof.

For more information phone Chris Hines or Kim McGinty on 0439 667 719 or 0432 953 796 respectively.

1/51 Jane Crt, TOORMINA $520,000

Two bedroom detached villa, with polished timber floors, ducted air conditioning, open plan living, builtins, central bathroom, separate toilet, walk in pantry, b/bar, larger cover entertainment deck with sink, power garage door, covered front balcony and fenced courtyard. Walk to schools and is near Koala reserves.

Call Chris: 0427 581 100

$615,000 to $640,000

110b Linden Ave, BOAMBEE EAST

Private driveway to this Neo Federation style 3 bedroom home.Situated on a 460m2 block with rear balcony/deck with views.Features front veranda, built ins, lock up garage, extra toilet in laundry, polished and carpeted floor, newish stove, grassed fenced yard, underneath storage and is currently tenanted.

Call Chris: 0427 581 100

$639,000

2 Ilex Court, BOAMBEE EAST

Open plan living, three bedrooms with built-ins, main bedroom with access to a three way bathroom with dual sinks, dining/kitchen with breakfast bar, ceramic cook top , range hood, double linens, extra toilet in laundry, internal access to a lock up garage and on a 440m2 block. Needs TLC.

Call Chris: 0427 581 100

$690,000

Renovated 3 bedrooms family home. Featuring saltwater pool, covered entertainment areas, large yard, vehicle access, carport, solar power panels, garden shed and approximately 500m to school and approximately 1.5km to shops. On a roomy 775m2 Block.

Call Chris: 0427 581 100

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• All vehicles, manufacturing plant and equipment plus stock included (walk in walk out basis).

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Sawtell

3 Fourth Avenue

FOR SALE

Fantastic position, right in the heart of Sawtell Village

$1,380,000 - $1,410,000

R3 Zoning (medium density residential) allows potenital for redevelopment of Townhouses/Units STCA

Convenient rear laneway access to the rear yard

Potential for renovation of replacement of existing fibro cottage

walk to Sawtell Beach access, 150m to Sawtell main street

Sawtell

108 Boronia Street

Central location in the heart of Sawtell Village Easy walking distance to Sawtell Beach, Bonville Headland and the Village

FOR SALE $1,295,000 Contact

Modernised internally with renovated bathrooms, updated floor coverings, repaint and plantation shutters to windows

Solar Power and Split System Air Conditioning

Flat, North facing rear yard with ample space for a pool, entertainment area or landcaping

Fantastic coastal home with mountains views,

recently renovated kitchen and large outdoor entertainment deck

Attractive Air BnB option with supporting financials available

Just 250m to Murrays Beach and a short walk into Sawtell Village

Spacious, flat, rear yard with convenient side vehicle access 100m to Richardson oval and a short walk to Sawtell Public School

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Mick's retreat and Bonville Creek boat ramp

Toormina 31 Amaroo Crescent

the 247m2 lot within the community of Big4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park 1

FOR SALE $1,300,000

Generous land size of 1,637 m2, on an elevated parcel Substantial

front and rear yards, with rear yard offering mostly flat, usable space

Three good sized bedrooms + study, and large Master bedroom with

walk through robe and large ensuite with shower and spa bath

Updated paint & floor coverings, lighting & renovated main bathroom

Multiple internal living zones & plenty of potential for further renovations

Potential for subdivision & additional dwellings STCA

Inspect: Sat 29th July 11am - 11 30am

Fantastic family home with Granny flat! 24 Eungella St, Toormina

3 5 2

If you need a large home - please read on!!!

This unique 4 bedroom ensuite home presents in excellent order with the bonus of having a self contained flat for the extended family, guests or to rent out.

The main house features a sunken lounge area, modern kitchen with all 4 bedrooms having robes. There are separate rumpus, lounge and dining areas with the large front deck being the ideal place to relax.

The self contained flat is well designed and features high ceilings, an open and airy living area, a full kitchen with the bedroom being upstairs. The granny flat has its own entrance and a separate outside deck that overlooks the yard. The single lock up garage has additional storage space with there being a detached enclosed carport for a 2nd vehicle along with a level fenced yard. Arrange your inspection today - You won’t be disappointed!!

For Sale – $879,000

Sought after Sawtell – Priced to entice!!

156 Lyons Rd, Sawtell

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Our motivated vendors have reduced the price on their lovely home and want it SOLD! The superb family residence offers 5 bedrooms – 3 upstairs and 2 down, separate lounge, dining and family rooms with the kitchen being modern and well appointed. The rear balcony overlooks the inviting inground pool with the front deck being the ideal place to relax and unwind. The home is also air conditioned with the double garage having internal access and controller door units on both doors. Sawtell continues to be the gem of the Coffs Coast so don’t let this opportunity pass you by. This home is all about “lifestyle!” Arrange your inspection today.

Price reduction – $1,100,000 - $ 1,150,000

Owner wants action – Price reduced!!!

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!

Price reduction – $695,000

Starting out, downsizing or investing!

25 McFadyn St, Toormina

1 3 1

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 – $669,000.00

Bonville Retreat - Lifestyle is everything

104 Faviell Drv, Bonville

4 5 6 1

Positioned on a parklike 1 hectare (2.5acres), this superb residence oozes class and functionality. Designed around the idyllic outlook, this classic residence features; 5 large bedrooms - 2 with ensuites, spacious lounge/living areas with easy care timber flooring and a kitchen designed with the chef in mind. The ducted air conditioning adjusts the temperature when required whilst the covered entertaining area overlooks your inviting inground pool.

The double garage houses the cars with there being a separate 10m x 5 m colourbond shed to house additional vehicles or for the home handyman to tinker in. The shed also has a granny flat that could double as guest accommodation or a teenagers retreat.

The surrounding land could easily be fenced to run a few horses or cattle or to plant fruit trees or alike.

This fantastic opportunity awaits your inspection with Sawtells fine beaches and restaurants being less than 10 minutes away by car. Bonville International Golf Resort is less than 3 kms down the road for the avid golfer. Arrange your inspection today, you won’t be disappointed!

For Sale – $1,725,000

Retire in style

18/369 Pine Creek Way, Bonville

2 3 1

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.

For Sale – $489,000

Low Maintenance Living

1/6 CORAMBARA CRESCENT, TOORMINA

$349,000 - $379,000

• Within walking distance to Toormina Shopping Centre

• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops, white cupboards

• Combined living dining area with easy care timber look vinyl flooring

• Two bedrooms both with built in robes, freshly painted throughout

• Possible Rental return $350-$360 per week

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

2 1

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Quiet and Convenient

2/1 PIRANI PLACE, TOORMINA

• Located in a quiet Cul de Sac location and on a battle axe block

• Open plan air conditioned living with direct access to covered

New Price

Delightfully Renovated

1 BOWER CRESCENT, TOORMINA

$689,000

• Three bedroom home featuring renovated kitchen with stunning timber benches, and large island bench

• Generous open plan living area

• Sunroom which leads to fully fenced rear yard with outdoor entertaining area

• Main bedroom has walk-in robe and stylish ensuite

• Renovated combined bathroom/laundry

• DLUG and two garden sheds

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Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Land Size: 649.9sqm

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Its All About The Location 3 COORABIN CRESCENT, TOORMINA.

• Short level stroll to all that Toormina Centro has to offer

• Two living areas, plus fully enclosed sunroom with access from breezway

Lifestyle Awaits

8/93 FIRST AVENUE, SAWTELL

$595,000 - $615,000

• Centrally situated within a 5-minute walk to the famous patrolled Sawtell Main Beach with rockpool, and the fig tree-lined Sawtell Village.

• Two generous sized bedrooms both with built-ins and ceiling fans.

• First floor unit features an open plan kitchen living area with ceiling fans, tiled for easy maintenance, an internal laundry and private balcony outlook.

• Allocated undercover car space included.

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

2 1 1

Land size: 86sqm

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Perfect Downsizer or Starter

4 MAKINSON CLOSE.

TOORMINA

• Positioned perfectly in a great central location with Schools, shops and public transport all within a leisurely 800 metre stroll.

• Sighted on 505sqm lot in a quiet cul-de-sac

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Harmonious Living

50 PADDYMELON CIRCUIT, BONVILLE

• Stunning contemporary home designed to elevate your modern lifestyle

• Master suite with lavish ensuite and full length walk through wardrobe.

• Genuine four bedroom home plus office/study

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Land Size: 1100.2sqm

Sawtell Development Opportunity

54 ELIZABETH STREET, SAWTELL

$1,350,000

• Opportunity certainly knocks on this desirable Sawtell development property.

• A perfect central Sawtell Location in Elizabeth Street with main road and rear laneway access.

• A 607sqm lot of R3, Medium Density Residential zoned land.

• Presently has a 2 bedroom original cottage on the land.

• Boundaries approx 12.2m x 40.1m

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

Land Size: 607sqm

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

$999,000-$1,079,000 New Listing $789,000 3 2 2

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Land size: 737.8sqm

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• Downstairs features open plan living area, gourmet kitchen plus sixth bedroom

• Shower in the laundry, plus separate toilet adjacent

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AFL North Coast season resumes in run home to finals

By Aiden BURGESS

WITH just three rounds to go until this season’s finals series, the AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend after having a week off with a bye round.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints will look to keep their finals hopes alive when they host the ladderleading Byron Bay Magpies at Richardson Park.

The Saints sit one game outside the top four and a finals spot behind the Grafton Tigers, but have a better percentage.

The Port Macquarie Magpies host the Coffs Harbour Breakers in the

match of the round, with the winner going to second spot on the ladder.

The Northern Beaches Blues host the Grafton Tigers in round 13 at Woolgoolga.

The Blues are still looking for their first win of the season, while the Tigers look to maintain their topfour spot.

The Northern Beaches Blues lead the way in the women’s competition, while the Sawtell/Toormina Saints sit at the top of the under 18s competition.

The Blues women will try to keep top spot on the ladder when they host the Grafton Tigers in

Woolgoolga.

The Nambucca Valley Lions sit at the top of the reserves competition, and take on the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints at Richardson Park this weekend.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves take on the Port Macquarie Magpies with the winner going to second on the ladder.

The AFL North Coast finals series begins on Saturday, 19 August at the Ce.x Coffs International Stadium.

This season’s grand final will be played on Saturday, 2 September at the Ce.x Coffs International Stadium.

Coffs tennis player wins big at NSW Country Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of the Coffs Coast’s most-promising young tennis players has won a trifecta of titles at the most prestigious Country Tennis event on the Tennis NSW Calendar.

Coffs Harbour’s Joshua Burns won three titles at the 2023 NSW Closed Country Championships Juniors event in Forster.

Burns won the 10s Boys Singles, as well as the 10s Boys Doubles and 10s Mixed Doubles events.

The 9-year-old fought through five days of qualifying throughout the draws in the 10s Boys Singles ultimately to then fight a hard battle to win the final against a tough opponent, Finn Kahler, from Woolgoolga.

Burns also went on to win

a virtual trifecta by winning his following event, the 10s Mixed Doubles, and the 10s Boys Doubles, which was once again contested against Finn Kahler alongside another local, Jess Clack of Bellingen.

His father Jason explained why his son was able to have so much success in Forster.

“I've actually witnessed him play and win some tough matches before, especially when we've gone interstate, but he had a goal in mind for this event that he wanted to be written onto that penultimate trophy and he put all his faith and focus into this one,” he said.

“Josh watches a lot of the professionals play tournaments on TV like most fans do, but you can see when he is watching

them, he is absorbing their match plays intently and he takes those ideas and tries to replicate them on court, but this was the first event hehas ever said that he is going to be champ out loud when he woke up in the morning of each day's events.

“He used similar selfmotivational words that fared well for him the weekend he managed to win the three-gold medal trifecta at the 2022 NSW State Country Nippers Championships.”

In addition to his success at Forster, the Bishop Druitt College student was selected in the 'Super 10s' state team that is based in Sydney and represents NSW playing against other states for the chance to challenge against the best in the sport for their age across the nation.

The talented junior is coached by Coffs Harbour's Tony Polack at England's

Park Tennis Courts, and first started hitting the ball after school just two years ago, first against the wall at home, and the wall at the tennis courts.

The Country Championships in which Burns excelled is considered to be the most prestigious country tennis event on the Tennis NSW calendar.

Since the 1920s the best country juniors and seniors have competed for the more than 30 perpetual trophies on offer. Previous winners include Tony Roche, Mark Edmondson, Jason Stoltenberg, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Jan O’Neill (nee Lehane) and in more recent times Nathan Healey and Ashley Fisher.

Each year the event attracts more than 800 participants and spectators to the week-long event.

In the past, this tournament has been hosted at regional centres such as Newcastle, Gosford, Tuggerah, Wollongong, and Forster.

Coffs Harbour Snappers walk away with minor premiership

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Snappers have won this season’s minor premiership after victory against the Kempsey Cannonballs in their top-of-the-ladder showdown at The Bayrange Group Rugby Park.

A strong second-half performance had the Coffs Harbour Snappers beat the Kempsey Cannonballs 4315.

The Snappers secured the minor premiership of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season, with just two rounds to go before this season’s finals series.

The Cannonballs opened the scoring early before the Snappers hit straight back to level the scores at 5-5 after 5 minutes.

Strong work in the forwards paid off with a Snappers try, giving them a

12-5 lead after 20 minutes.

The Snappers defence continued to stop the Cannonballs attacking raids, as the visitors kept coming at them for the equaliser.

The Snappers started to gain the ascendancy winning the territory battle, but a long-range try from the Cannonballs against the run of play cut the lead to 12-10 in the 31st minute.

The home side

responded with a beautiful try out wide to extend their lead to 17-10 at half-time.

The Snappers opened the scoring in the second half to take a 22-10 lead, and strong work up the middle led to another try and a 29-10 lead after 58 minutes.

The Snappers started to dominate the second half with their staunch defence shutting Kempsey down, and their enterprising play out wide causing problems for the visitors.

A try from a rolling maul proved to be the clincher.

Snappers’ player-coach Mitch Walton explained the main reasons why the Snappers had achieved success this season.

“From the start of the year and preseason when we won the Armidale Knockout, we have built confidence each week and are peaking at the right time, and this weekend was a good example of that,” he said.

“Definitely our fitness has improved from last year, and teams can match us for 50 minutes, but we feel our fitness and style of

footy can wear down teams.

“We started preseason in October last year and a lot of the blokes did a lot of running to prepare for the season.

“It’s been a massive turnaround from the last couple of years, and across both grades we work super hard across all areas.”

The Snappers have this weekend off with a bye, before their local derby against the SCU Marlins in the final round.

The Snappers will host the major semi-final on Saturday, 12 August.

q The Northern Beaches Blues sit at the top of the women’s ladder.

q Joshua Burns with his three champion trophies.

Local footballer selected to ball crew at FIFA Women’s World Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

LOCAL footballer Annabelle

Shelton has received the fantastic opportunity to play an important role at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The 14-year-old was selected to be part of the ball crew for multiple games at the World Cup.

Tournament sponsor Adidas and Rebel Sport put out a call for interested young footballers across the nation to become part of their ball crew for multiple games across the month-long tournament.

Applicants were

required to write a piece about their footballing experience and why they should be a part of the ball crew.

Annabelle said she had made the difficult decision to forego buying tickets to the World Cup in order to tour the UK in April of this year with the Australian 14s futsal team.

She recently attended a training session in Sydney to receive her uniform and run through the important rules and expectations of the crew at such a highprofile event.

Her first game was on Tuesday, 25 July, when

Colombia took on South Korea, and her second game will be France vs Panama on Wednesday, 2 August, then the 6th vs 8th game, with a possibility of being involved in the final on Sunday, 20 August.

Her mother Simone said her daughter could not wait to experience the excitement of the World Cup.

“It’s nice to have a bit of a local touch to the biggest women’s sporting event in the world,” she said.

“She says she’s most excited to experience the crowd noise and how the stadium feels at such a big

event.

“She hopes it will help her be ready when it is her turn one day.

“Her favourite players are Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler who are both forwards like her.

“Her main goal she is working towards is to play professional football in the future,” said Simone.

Shelton plays for the Bellingen Bats 16s team, and is a member of the 2023 Far Northern NSW futsal team and is training as a part of North Coast Football’s Talented Female Football Program.

Sawtell Panthers host Indigenous Round match

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell Panthers have

hosted their Indigenous Round match against the Nambucca Heads Roosters

in their Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League game at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The Panthers took the field wearing Indigenousthemed jerseys designed

by the club’s Indigenous liaison officer, Kevin Dumas.

Panthers’ life member and local elder, Ray Robinson, gave a great welcome to country and

his son, Troy Robinson, gave everyone there a great insight into the past, present, and future of the local Indigenous community

The Nambucca Heads Roosters showed why they are the big improvers this season with a 48-28 victory, a crucial win for their finals chances.

The Roosters showed the attacking flair and prowess they have displayed throughout the season to take a 28-6 lead into the half-time break.

The Panthers showed great passion and fighting spirit in the second half to cut the lead to 34-22 with less than 20 minutes to go.

But two late tries to the Roosters sealed the win for the visitors.

It was a spirited second half for the Panthers, as their defence shut down the Roosters for most of the 40 minutes, with the home side winning the second half 22-20.

Robert Smith scored four tries for the Roosters, while Logan Jones scored a hat trick.

The Panthers travel to take on the Woolgoolga Seahorses this weekend, before their final home game of the season against the Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies on Saturday, 5 August.

Rebels go to the top of the Group 2 ladder

By Aiden BURGESS

THE South Grafton Rebels have gone to the top of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League ladder after a 34-0 win in their local derby against the Grafton Ghosts.

The Rebels showed their premiership credentials in a dominant display against a fellow top-four side.

The win sees them move one point ahead of the Coffs Harbour Comets in the race for the minor premiership.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses moved back into the top five in emphatic style with a 62-0 demolition of the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies continued their late season form with a 30-6 win against

the ladder-leading Coffs Harbour Comets.

Just three points separate the top six teams in one of the closest Group 2 seasons ever.

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with just three rounds to go before this season’s finals series.

The Coffs Harbour Comets host the Grafton

Ghosts in the match of the round between second and third on the ladder.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses welcome the Sawtell Panthers, as the home side looks to maintain its spot in the top five.

The South Grafton Rebels will try to maintain top spot on the ladder when they host a Macksville Sea Eagles side fighting for a

finals spot.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters are also fighting for a finals spot, and play host to the Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies.

Group 2 ladder. 1.South Grafton Rebels. 15 points. 7 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. +52 (points differential).

2.Coffs Harbour Comets. 14 points. 7 wins. 4 losses. -1.

3.Grafton Ghosts. 13 points.

6 wins. 1 draw. 4 losses. -62.

4.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 12 points. 6 wins. 5 losses. 150. 5.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 12 points. 6 wins.

5 losses. 46. 6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 12 points.

6 wins. 5 losses. -31.

7.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 7 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 7 losses. -22. 8.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 9 losses. -132.

q Annabelle Shelton wearing her Australian Futsal jersey.

q The Sawtell Panthers wear their Indigenous themed jerseys.

Matildas Win Opener Without Star Striker Sam Kerr

By David WIGLEY

MATILDAS coach Tony Gustavsson breathed a huge sigh of relief after Australia triumphed 1-0 against Ireland in an enthralling FIFA Women's World Cup opener, sending the 75,784-strong crowd at Stadium Australia into a frenzy.

To the surprise and confusion of the home crowd, the absence of captain Sam Kerr's name from the starting lineup sent a Mexican wave of speculation rippling through the stadium.

Stepping into the spotlight, Steph Catley was given the captain's armband and emulated Kerr's goal-scoring prowess by confidently converting a second-half penalty that proved to be the decisive moment of the match.

equaliser.

The truth behind Kerr's absence finally surfaced in the post-match press conference after sustaining a calf injury just 24 hours earlier in Brisbane.

However Gustavsson had deliberately kept the news under wraps until the official team sheet was announced an hour before kick-off.

The poker-faced coach was bombarded with

questions post-match, stating that they wanted to keep Ireland guessing.

“I want to say I hope you respect and understand the reason when I sat here yesterday that I couldn’t speak openly about it, so I hope there’s an understanding of that,” Gustavsson said on Thursday night.

“At that point of time, we didn’t know 100 per cent what it was and we

were waiting for a result of a scan.

“Last night (Wednesday) we had a meeting and that’s where I got the exact news of what it was.

“Sam is a massive part of Ireland’s game plan as you can understand, and we didn’t want to give that away in advance.”

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Kerr's availability for the upcoming group matches

against Nigeria and Canada, the Matildas proved that they were not solely reliant on their star striker.

With a valuable three points in the bag against a resolute Irish team, the Australian squad showcased its strength and depth against a well-drilled defence that will test Group B rivals Nigeria and Canada.

Ireland’s 5-4-1 formation denied the Matildas space to create

opportunities, which is an obstacle their Group B opponents will face.

Group B promises to be a fiercely-contested battleground, aptly earning the nickname "the group of death".

However, with a crucial three points on the board, the Matildas have set a strong foundation for the rest of their group stage campaign, even without their talismanic striker.

Ladies to the fore at Coffs Harbor

Gustavsson was the happiest man in the stadium when the referee's whistle finally sounded, marking the end of a tense final 15 minutes during which Ireland relentlessly pressed and almost snatched an THE Coffs Harbour Golf Club is in for a busy few days.

For three days from Monday the club will be hosting the Women’s Golf Central North Coast (WGCNC) Annual Tournament.

The event will see more

than 150 players from the CNC district which covers the area from Buladelah to Woolgoolga playing on Coffs Harbour’s tremendous 27hole layout.

The tournament will have a social event on Sunday evening prior to teeing off on Monday

and culminating with a Foursomes event on Wednesday.

Aside from the large field of players, the tournament has seen a number of club champions from around the CNC District enter. These champions will also be competing for the prized

Champion of Champions trophy.

Whoever wins that will then be eligible to compete in the NSW Amateur Women’s Championship.

Sunday will see the club’s final Foursomes event for the year.

Last week the pairing

of Dallas Lamb and Greer Galloway became the Ladies Foursomes champions while earlier this month

Wendy Johnstone and Wayne Cormick were the Mixed champions.

On Sunday the men’s winners will be decided with the pairings of Logan

Toms and Shane Cutmore and Michael Ticli and David Rook considered the early favourites with Trent Jones and Brett Adams thought to be a sneaky chance.

All of this ahead of the club’s 73rd annual Balter Festival of Golf which will be running from October 22 to 29. Entries are now open for the massive event.

q Match winner Steph Catley.

Photo: David WIGLEY

q Matildas’ poker-faced coach Tony Gustavsson.

Photo: David WIGLEY

q Matildas opening fixture in front of 75,784 vocal supporters Photo: David WIGLEY

Orara High School makes history at NSW State Volleyball Championships

By David Wigley ORARA High

School

'Thunder' volleyball team had an outstanding performance in the NSW State Volleyball Championships, achieving the highest finish in their school’s history securing fourth place.

The journey to the championships began with their victory in the North Coast Grand Final for the second consecutive year, which earned them a spot at Olympic Park to compete against the best teams in the state.

Coach Alex Dujin praised the team's brilliant performances throughout the tournament.

“The Orara Thunder performed brilliantly at the NSW Schools State Championships to place fourth in the state,” he said.

“The championships took place over two full days of playing and performing bench duties between matches, making friendships with players from other schools and simply taking in and enjoying the magnificent atmosphere at Olympic Park,” Dujin said.

In the first three matches, Orara High School displayed exceptional skill and determination, winning all three matches in straight sets (2-0) against Armidale, Albury, and Moruya.

Although the victories were decisive, the team knew they had to maintain their top form to avoid any surprises from their opponents.

The fourth match was against Cabramatta High School who finished a strong 5th last year at the same competition and a school that coach Dujin taught at years ago.

“After hard and long rallies throughout the first set, Cabramatta prevailed and won that set by five points.

“The Orara Thunder team knew if they wanted to create history they needed to step up and take their game to new heights.

“To a place where they are challenging themselves and the opposition with a tenacity, determination and gamesmanship that will

imprint a new benchmark on their game, a benchmark of legendary status,” he said.

“The Thunder won the decider after being down 8-4 at the halfway mark and changing of sides.

“Orara went somewhere where they have been several times in the past, a down-and-out situation and then responding in typical Orara Thunder fashion, clawing their way back from the jaws of defeat to prevail 15-10 in the third-set decider.

“The celebrations after that match were magically ecstatic and mesmerising, they achieved something special securing fourth place with four straight wins in a

row on the same day of the tournament,” said Dujin.

The next day, Orara faced Sydney Boys High School in the semifinal, who were coached by Michael Kay, a first-generation Orara High School student.

“The class and professional like gamesmanship is something that Orara Thunder is aspiring towards with their game and was simply too strong for the Thunder,” said Dujin.

“But they held their heads high and earned the respect from the opposition through some magnificent rallies where they won some hard-fought points.”

In the playoff for the

bronze medal against Tempe High School, who previously lost 3-2 against Ryde High School, the eventual tournament winners.

Orara came back again from a set down to push Tempe to a three-set thriller where they beat Orara 15-11 in the deciding set.

“Orara High played brilliantly throughout the match but it simply just wasn’t enough against a super-drilled and highlycompetitive Tempe outfit who congratulated the Orara team with great admiration.

“Hence Orara earned the respect of not just Tempe volleyball team but also the many onlookers who were captivated by

the gamesmanship and sportsmanlike competition that they were witness to,” he said.

“With this aura of positivity Orara High School students also made memorable friendships with players from other teams which they will remember for years to come.

“The journey has been memorable and a very valuable and exciting learning experience.

“Orara Thunder will cherish this moment and will carry themselves with pride, knowing that they achieved something special, something they will remember for the rest of their lives,” Dujin said.

Croquet championships in winter’s depths

JULY is club championship month for the Sawtell Croquet Club.

This is always a time of anticipation as club members pit their talents against each

other in friendly rivalry.

First up, in ideal playing conditions, the Golf Croquet Singles championship were keenly contested.

After some hard-fought

games Bob Chambers was declared the Champion of Division 1.

Runner up in a 3-way tie was Wendy Forbes.

Bruce Hamilton was the

Champion in Division 2 with Maree Grant runner-up.

Last week the hotlycontested Association Croquet Championships were played over 3 days.

Winning all her games Kay Munro was declared the Association Croquet Club Champion.

successful runner up was

Carol Cate.

Congratulations to all those who participated in play during the championships

q Orara High School and Sydney Boys High School. With Orara High School coach Alex Dujin back row centre and first generation Orara High School student and Sydney Boys High School coach Michael Kay

q Division 1 champion Bob Chambers and runner up Wendy Forbes. Photos: CONTRIBUTED.

q Division 2 champion Bruce Hamilton and runner up Maree Grant.

q Association runner up Carol Cate with winner Kay Munro.

Dog trials in Glenreagh

By Mary KEILY

THE Coffs Harbour Dog Training Club (CHDTC) ran an agility, jumping and games trial at the Glenreagh Sport and Recreation Grounds last weekend.

“We’ve had a great time because the Glenreagh Dog Club had their competition the weekend before and a lot of people stayed over camping for the week” Lorraine Cook,

chief agility instructor, told News of the Area.

“They’ve had sconebaking and barbecue competitions, so it’s been a party-like atmosphere.”

CHDTC has offered training in dog obedience and agility for two decades.

Building your dog’s agility helps you get fit too and a well-behaved dog is priceless.

Lorraine Cook agrees, having been Instructor for

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about fifteen years and with the club for twice that long.

The club also has tricks, rally, obedience and scent work events.

Their base is usually the Rex Hardacre Oval in Toormina, but as the footballers are there in winter, the CHDTC stage events in Glenreagh.

“The atttraction to Glenreagh is it is such a lovely environment and the

caretakers and the board are wonderful and you have the hills around you,” said Lorraine.

“People came from Victoria, Canberra, Sydney

and the Sunshine Coast.”

Apart from running the events like clockwork, Lorraine also finds the time to compete with her Koolie called “Effie”.

The club isn’t resting on its laurels after this.

Future events are planned for Toormina and in October the club is staging its first scent works trial.

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She scored in double figures in six out of seven games for the Gems, with her best game of the tournament coming against France; where she scored 11 points on 5/7 shooting while also grabbing 13 rebounds.

She also had double doubles against Argentina with 10 points and

q Lorraine Cook and Effie who picked up an Excellent dog jumping title on the weekend

q Isla Juffermans in action at the FIBA Under 19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain.

q Georgi, 5 year old Cavoodle and “Novice Trainer” Laurie Tyler from Boambee

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Helen RHODES

THIS week Our Ladies Foursomes Championships was held on Wednesday 19 July with 90 ladies taking part in the event. This is a very important date in our golfing calendar and we wish to thank Coffs City Golf Centre for their very generous and ongoing support.

Our Foursomes Championship is played as a stroke event over 27

holes – which can seem like a bit of a marathon. The format, playing alternate shot with a partner, is sometimes challenging but all of our ladies have remained friends after the event!! Some claimed they have been to parts of the golf course they have never seen before!! It made for a fun day that all enjoyed.

Our newly crowned Foursomes Champions are Dallas Lamb & Greer Galloway with a great gross score of 133. Runners Up and last years’ Champions were Kristy Hickey & Trish

Nance with a score of 135 and 2nd Runners Up were mother and daughter team Kerry Wilson & Hayley Butler with a score of 136. Congratulations ladies!!

The Nett Winners were Leanne McComas & Marea Boys with 112.5, Runners Up were Machelle Nichol & Bev Smnith with 113.5, 2nd Runners Up were Maureen Cotsell & Joan Griffin with 116 c/b and 3rd Runners

Up were Gloria Thomas & Lynda Bradley with 116 c/b.

Tuesday 18 July – 4

Person Ambrose 9 Hole

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

THURSDAY Mens Triples / Fours 20/07/2023

L Frail, D Cating, B Garner d T O’Halloran, A Dorrington, D Hull

N Spies, B Jones, I Pricie, P Standaert d G Spies, S Jones, S Campbell, P North 29 – 9

J Groat, A MCInerney, B Moore, S Hollis d K Williams, W Moore, T Bennett, J Wills 23 – 15- 15

T Allen, R Harris, R Banwell, M Benham d K Olgivie, C Williamson, P Lilly, R Lane 28 – 16

MNC Cross Country

By Peter & Fiona BERRINGTON

JULY 23 2023 at Williams

Road Bongil Bongil

RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Lucas

Burridge 7:38, 1; Kweller

Happ 7:47, 2; Dylan Han-

naford 8:30, 3; Ned Griffin

8:46, 4; Ben Happ 9:21, 5;

Craig Parsons 9:26, 6; Astin

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY 18/7/23

N Wood and T Allen defeated

W Gavinlock and S Oliver

30 - 7

J Lynn and C Boyden defeated

P Devine and K Costello 26

- 13

D Washfold and P Buck defeated L Carroll and D

Wesney 19 - 12

K Stirling and S Dodd defeated L Anderson and J Anderson 35 - 7

R Bennell and S Bailey defeated K Swatman and M

Hines 27 - 12

I Cork and Laurie Walsh defeated E Pierce and G Mc-

Inerney 23 - 18

S Barnard and R Ryan defeated A Wroe and G Lane 24 - 21

Lorna Walsh and J Hinchley defeated M Lampert and C

Latham 23 - 12

Rae Gurber and David

Ramsey defeated Donna

Hodge and Michael Hodge

25 - 17

Ray Hack and Rob Norder defeated J Gibbins and F Cac-

ciattolo 23 - 16

J Ryan and J Hurrell defeated

Nuttall 9:54, 7; Ben Ewart

10:45, 8; Matthew McAleer

10:49, 9; Dean Van Hoeck

11:32, 10; Tim Wilson 11:50, 11; Adam Wilson 11:57, 12;

Christian Petersen 12:00,

13; Toby Fidge 12:26, 14;

Thomas Feain 12:27, 15;

Mark McClurg 14:04, 16; Iggi

Nuttall 17:01, 17; Harvey Griffin 18:01, 18; Edison

Happ 18:02, 19; Oaklei Nuttall 18:55, 20.

Bev Murphy and Peter Murphy 28 - 13

J Weston and B Merchant defeated Jacky Prosser and Wayne Prosser 26 - 17

Lucky Rinks 1. K Stirling and S Dodd 2. N Wood and T Allen

3. Rae Gurber and David Ramsey 4. J Weston and B Merchant No Jackpot Woolgoolga Wanderers Bowling Club Results

Wednesday 19/7/23

T Teer, H Jensen and P Miller defeated R Norder, P Murphy and K Costello 19 - 18 Garry, Jeff Martin and Jason Brooks defeated B Landrigan, P Diamond and D Mason 22 - 18

B Morrison, J Paterno and D Wesney defeated T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers 17 - 8

M Lampert, P Diamond and P Jones defeated defeated

G Woolley, S Ferro and A

Wicken 21 - 7

I Brien, G Lane and B Lipman defeated B Wylie, M Mulligan and B Kowal 18 - 15

K Dunstone, B Rennie and P Stirling and I Gentle, R Shaw and I Cork 21 - 17

G Burgess and L Carroll defeated M Bellette and M

Comp. with 35 starters

Proudly Sponsored by Coffs City Golf Centre

Jo Corrigan, Caroline Whitelegge, Anne Ericsson & Karen Webster 29.875, Tania Norberry, Kerry Farmer, Prue Trethowan & Kathy Goodsell-Eagles 31.875.

Saturday 22 July

– 2 Person Aggregate Stableford with 42 starters

Joan Griffin & Merita

Pailthorpe 76, Judy Everitt & Jean O'Connor 71. NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Lyn Major, 12th (Pro Pin) Rebecca Gill, 15th Tracey Kean.

R Alford, H Major, P Booth, P Rambow d C Hansen, C Brian, W Grimshaw, C Holland 28 – 11

J Murtas, P Jenkins, G Howard, D Hyde d D Wilson, G Skinner, K Watts, J Swan 19 – 16

A Taylor, N Dean, M Berube, J Bishop d C Jones, K Cooks, G Bugden, K Morrison 19 – 14

J Grant, G Houlihan, J Long d L Heenan, R Beaumont, G Williams 20

R Wisely, M Star, J Brett d P Woodsell, J Lowndes, L Morris 22 – 16

B Odmark, K Kaaden, R Aitken d S Kindred, S Bloomfield, G Kindred 25

Champions Dallas Lamb and Greer Galloway with Matt Allen (Club Professional and Sponsor).

– 14

J McLeod, G Wallce, P Newman d R Kelly, A Pike, L Boekeman 25 – 20

C Weatherall, D Valentine, T Erskine d R Orton, S Bailey, R Shephard

41 – 7

J Eding, H Katala, G Colman d D Barnard, R

Ryan, M Hodge 20 – 15

D Powell, R Douglas, L Miles d T Cooper, D Burridge, M McCabe 23 –15

Vic Watkins Memorial Shield

Thirty-six teams took to the greens in memory of loyal and loved Club member Vic Watkins who passed away after a short

illness over two years ago. Wife Joan and son David presented the Vic Watkins Memorial trophy to the winners from Victoria Bernie & Julie Jones and Georgie McInerney.

Winners: Bernie & Julie Jones and Georgie McInerney

2nd P Weir, B Fitzpatrick & C Sheridan

3rd J Groat, T Welsh & C Sherrin

4th G Colman, T Rhodes, G Duffy

5th K Kaden, L Clancy, R Wisely.

Congratulations to the Mens Bowls committee on a great day of bowls honouring Vic.

RESULTS: 2km (Female)

- Aaliyah Parsons 8:37, 1; Lacey Van Hoeck 9:15, 2; Valla Parsons 9:25, 3; Stella Dobson 10:06, 4; Sienna Forrest 10:14, 5; Skyla Petersen

10:22, 6; Amy Hannaford

10:46, 7; Elize Strydom

10:48, 8; Kathy Robson

10:51, 9; Emerald Fidge

10:54, 10; Sophie Van Hoeck

11:31, 11; Barbara Ewart

12:18, 12; Nicole Feain 12:28,

Stewart 16 - 15

Lucky Rink 1st. Rink 3 B Morrison, J Paterno and D Wesney

2nd Rink 7 G Burgess and L Carroll

Lucky Loser Rink1 R Norder, P Murphy and K Costello No Jackpot Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

Friday21/7/2023

Ray Gurber and B Merchant defeated V Cyrulo and T Whiley 21 - 15

M Hopes and R Ryan defeated B Morrison and C Boyden 20 - 13

J Brooks and S Dodd defeated M Hines and T Allen 20 - 15

J Hurrell and H Katala defeated Terry Teer and John Clarke 19 - 17

I Cork and P Buck defeated P Devine and K Costello 24 -

11

R Hack and R Shaw defeated Robyn Wesney and David

Wesney 25 - 12

A Wroe and Laurie Walsh defeated B Dobson and I Thomas 24 - 10

Judy Butterley and Chris Butterley defeated Jeff and G Lane 25 - 12

L Anderson and J Anderson defeated B Murphy and P Murphy 32 - 11

13; Florence Van Hoeck

12:36, 14; Tegan Van Hoeck

12:47, 15; Sara Bergen 13:42, 16; Macy McClurg 14:03, 17; Vicky McClure 14:49, 18; Alison Fidge 21:45, 19.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Craig Parsons 20:55, 1; James Karrasch 21:46, 2; Thomas Burridge 22:15, 3; Sam Ewart 22:38, 4; Matt Evans 22:40, 5; Angus Croak 24:39, 6; Lucas Burridge 24:43, 7; Matthew

Elaine Pearce and Karen Stirling defeated Lorna Walsh and Dave Barnard 25 - 19

W Gavenlock and A Bailey defeated J Hinchley and S Bailey 20 - 16

J Ryan and R Bennell defeated M Dodson and D Jensen

17 - 16

L Carroll and N Wood defeated M Lampert and Di Washfold 23 - 17

T Wylie and B Wylie defeated J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo 26 - 20

Lucky Rinks 1. M Hopes and R Ryan 2. I Cork and P Buck

3. J Hurrell and H Katala

4 L Carroll and N Wood. 5. L Anderson and J Anderson 6. V Cyrulo and T Whiley Jackpots I Cork, P Buck, P DeVine and K Costello. / R Hack, R Shaw, Robyn Wesney and Dave Wesney/ Judy Butterley, Chris Butterley, Jeff Martin and Glenn Lane.

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Results Saturday 22/7/2023

Clash of the States New South Wales 7 Rinks defeated Victoria 3 Rinks

G Dunlop and J Brooks NSW defeated Robyn Wesney and Dave Wesney VIC 30 - 12

G Lane and Les Carroll VIC defeated Ken Costello and

McAleer 25:49, 8; Dylan Hannaford 28:19, 9; Greg Ewart

29:09, 10; Ben Happ 35:27, 11; Tim Karrasch 37:47, 12; Steve Thompson 46:36, 13.

RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Nicole Feain 21:58, 1; Elize Strydom 23:24, 2; Corrine Happ

24:56, 3; Valla Parsons 25:24, 4; Lara Karrasch 25:59, 5; Michelle Randall 26:56, 6; Willow Nuttall 27:21, 7; Amy Hannaford 28:20, 8; Kathy

John Ryan NSW 24 - 13

R Gurber and B Merchant NSW defeated Trevor Teer and Peter Murphy VIC 22 - 19

S Bracher and W Bracher

NSW defeated H Jensen and D Jensen VIC 23 - 7

T Wylie and B Wylie VIC defeated A Wroe and P Wroe NSW 25 - 14

D Barnard and S Barnard

NSW defeated L Anderson and J Anderson VIC 23 - 7

Sawtell golf results

By

Janet O’DOWD

18/7 MEDLEY Stableford

Graham Montgomery 42, Paul McHugh 41, Charmaine Edwards 40c/b, Frank Hulbert 40, Daniel

Molles 39c/b, Chris Ryan

39c/b. Balls to 35c/b. NTP

7 A: Phil Elliott, B: Brian McKellar, Pro pin Rod Constable. NTP 11 A: Warren

Johnstone, B: Paul Rowe, C: Joe Cavallaro

19/7 A: Natalie Jacobs 36, Helen Haynes 35, Sharon Shipman 34c/b. B: Linda Rankin 42, Kerrie Pitman

41, Jenny Ball 40. Balls to 33. NTP 7 B: Robin Hodgson (pro pin). NTP 11 A: Joy

Lawrence, B: Liz Jackson

Robson 28:35, 9; Ashleigh Geddes 29:42, 10; Belinda Heaney 29:57, 11; Toni Berrington 33:05, 12.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Nick Murray 40:48, 1; Chris Hamilton 49:56, 2; Bruce Meder 52:28, 3; Carl Marsden 55:22, 4.

RESULTS: 10km (Female)Kate Marsden 55:22, 1. Next week’s runs are at Mullawarra beach.

Rod Shaw and I Cork NSW defeated B Morrison and N Wishart VIC 23 - 17

J Gibbins and F Cacciattolo NSW defeated Judy Butterley and Chris Butterley VIC 26 - 15

Di Washfold and R Ryan VIC defeated Karen Stirling and M Lampert NSW 30 - 5 M Hines and L Walsh NSW defeated Vlod Cyrulo and H Cyrulo VIC 30 - 15

20/7 Play 9 Bob Harris 25, George Graham 21. Balls to 18c/b

21/7 Stableford Hermie McGuire 37

22/7 Stableford Lee Stewart 22c/b, Tara Brooks-Rava 22c/b, Joy Lawrence 19. NTP Lee Stewart. Saturday Sal Petina Malley

22/7 Stableford A: Michael Kenny 38c/b, Richard Kallichan 38. B: Anthony Sozou 43, Brian Wilson

38. C: Chris Ryan 40, Keith Rhoades 38. Balls to 34c/b. Eagle on 4 Peter Matten. NTP 7 A: Kelcie Davis (pro pin), B: Michael Jenson. NTP

11 A: Joseph Whalan, B: Paul Bayliss, C: Dan Smith

23/7 Medley Stableford Phil Elliott 38, Phil Forrest 36c/b. Balls to 34

q Coffs Harbour Golf Club Foursomes

q Joan Watkins presenting the Shield to Bernie Jones, Julie Jones and Georgie McInerney.

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Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Trish WELSH

THE prestigious Aleta & Co Master Pair was recently held at Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club. Players from around the State and Queensland competed with the winners being Wendy Wilson & Gail Crompton (Hamilton Qld); .2nd Joan Woodford and Carol Dodds (Park Beach); 3rd Janice O’Reilly (Cardiff) & Valda Slater (Park Beach); 4th Maureen Smith & Kerryanne Moroney (Pottsville); 5th Janine Brown (Park Beach)

Safety Beach Women’s Golf

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 18 July.

Under a heavy sky on Tuesday 18, ladies of Safety Beach

Women’s Golf Club arrived to

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY 24 July 2023

40 members braved the cold southerly wind with the following

results:

Gents -

James McIntosh 18 c/b

Andy Gilkes 18

Garry Silver 16 Frank Ryan 15 c/b

Ball Comp:

John Miles 15 c/b

Roger Martin 15 c/b

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

JULY 22 – Dairyville range. The 500m Long Range match was conducted with 21 participants. F-Open (from a possible 120): Greg Roberts 118.7, Anthony Khalil 117.10, Mykel Watson 117.6, Noel Furness 112.9, Theo G 111.1, Robert Ramsey 106.3, Tim Bowyer 102.3:

SSAA Benchrest results from Dairyville range

By Rodney MADELEY

EVENT was Rimfire 50m Score.

Greg Sutherland 250.18.

Bill Buchanan 250.16.

Bernie Axford 250.12.

Alistair McMillan 248.15.

Kieran Grabham 248.8. Rod Madeley 243.11.

Coffs Harbour District

Darts at Sawtell RSL Club

By Ray BEASLEY

WINTER Comp

Monday 17 July

Surgical Steel def Hustle Mob 5-0

Warriors def Wrong Hole 5-4

Bad Habbits def Bull Rush 8-1

Fluke Shots def Thunderstruck 5-4

100s

Donna B (1)

Bob (1) Chris K (6)

Edward (1) Jeremy (4) Kevin C (1)

*& Debbie Quick (Sth Tamworth); 6th Judy Monck & Lynne Tarrant. Photo is of winners with sponsor Aleta Stephens and staff.

Social bowls 19.7.23 A Oak, F Moore, L McLeod 16 d J Farrell, C Sherrin, E Denner 15; C Sheridan, M Long, K Blow 22 d AM Taylor, A Worboys, B Johns 11; D Futcher, M England, G McInerney 20 d S Davies, P Watts, R Jupp 17; H Ilingsworth, B Bodel, e Kidd,T Rhodess 14 d A Sykes, J Kennedy, M Gudgeon, J Bishop 13; L McLean, V Maher, J Slater 16 d P Quinlan, J Long, S Hancock 12; E Blanton, d Hargraves, K Blake 15 d G Staunton-Latimer, J Hollis, R Crestani 14; A McConachy, P

play their 27 Hole Foursomes Championship with gross winners being Leanne Clark and Rose Morrow on 149 pts. Runners-up Marian Brading and Carole Stone 157. Nett winners Lyn Reilly and Aileen MacFarlane 114, Di MacRae and Yolly Gallacher 116. Thank you Lyn

David Haynes 15

Ladies -

Vicki Silver 18 c/b

Elizabeth Habgood 18 c/b

Nijole McNally 18

Joan Levingston 16 c/b

Ball Comp:

Lyn Whitelaw 16

Susan Maoine 14 c/b

Lin Kildea 14

Nearest the pins:

22nd Hole Joan Levingston & James McIntosh

26th Hole Vicki Silver & Frank Ryan. Next week is a four person Team Event - starters table will be in the Auditorium.

Visitor, Lachlan Foster 116.6, F/TR (from a possible 120): Alan Phillips 115.8, Tony Queitzsch 112.7, Glenn K 111.5, Johan Greyling 108.2, F-Standard (from a possible 120): Jon Brown 116.6, Sporting/Hunting (from a possible 100): Jessica Hancock 100.12, Bruce Hartmann 99.10, Max Archer 98.11, Cherelle Steinhardt 95.3, Member 677 94.2, Ron Dean 88.1, Lucas Hawkins 84.1, Jake Buckley (1 stage only) 40.1

Mikayla Hannaford 238.6. Centrefire 100yds Group.

Peter Fleming .1762, sg .127. Alistair McMillan .2648, sg .145. Rob Hamilton .2716, sg .200.

Michael Thompson .2838, sg .138. Wayne Munro .3068, sg .166.

Gary Hunt .3594, sg .162.

Hunting rifle: Kieran Grabham .4790, sg .387.

Michael Hamilton 2.4476, sg .756.

Micheal (1)

Paul (1)

Ray (1)

Rob Ha (1)

Rob Ho (5)

Sean (4)

Trevor (3)

High pegs

Elaine (69)

Craig C (50)

Leader Board

Bad Habbits 22

Wrong Hole 17

Surgical Steel 17

Warriors 16

Poulton, T Welsh 19 d C McVicar, J Camm, V Slater 13; L Clancy, Y

Schmidt, R De Meio, Loadsman

17 d C Venturi, C Garrett, C Jones, K Cutmore 16.

Open Pairs 21.7.23 S & P

Staendart 22 d C & I Price 12; T & M Monck 14 d D Hargraves & Y Schmidt 11; M & S Watt 18 d

G Duffy & T Rhodes 15; S Bailey

D Walsh d C Venturi, L Clancy

11; R Douglas, G McInerney 21

d S Jones, S Campbell 10; J & S

Hollis 27 d C & N McVicar 6; N &

D Low 21 d R Jupp, L Loadsman

12; V Slater, R Oakley 23 d J & B Jones 15; J Clancy, C Cutt 27 d

M & C England 10; D Futcher, R

Lane d Christine & Judy 12; L & F

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Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 21 July, 2023

Division 1

Gerard Martin d George Ruaporo

3/2, David Cini d Colin Deng 3/2, Reece Baker d George Ruaporo

3/0, Gerard Martin d David Cini

3/1, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/0, Gerard Martin d Colin Deng 3/0, Reece Baker d Colin Deng 3/0, David Cini d George Ruaporo 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/1, Colin Deng d George Ruaporo 3/1.

WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin.

Division 2

Stephen Bjerking d King McKie

3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Moshik Goffer 3/0, Troy Prystasz d King McKie

3/0, Stephen Bjerking d Moshik

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfer Association

By Colin CUTT

ON Tuesday, 18th July, 59 golfers competed in a single stableford at CEX Urunga Golf Course in ideal golfing conditions.

A grade: Winner – Bob Alexander

39 c/b, 1st runner-up Mick O’Brien 39, 2nd runner-up Kevin Sanford

Safety Beach Golf Results

JULY 14 Beach Street Dining

Winner Tim Sutherland 20

R’up Gary Harris 18 cb

17 July Vets

winner Mark Asshcroft 23

R’up Roy Spencer 25

19 July

18 Hole Stableford

Sponsor Coffs Coast Sports Physio

G. Nicholls 46

T. Durham 40

J.Jurrotte 37 cb

R. Treweek 37

P. Ford 36

22 July

18 Hole Stableford

A N. Wells 37 cb

A C. Lang 37

B A. Woodbridge 39 cb

B J. Fagerstrom 39

C R. Currell 40

C M. Rennes 38 cb

D X. Nichols 41

D G. Standing 37

Houlihan 34 d L Mah, J Ashelford 9; S & D Hancock 22 d C Sherrin, J Camm 12; R Hallett, M Van Praagh 34 d L & T Kellahan 10.

Vic Watkins Memorial Day –36 teams took to the greens in memory of loyal and loved Club member Vic who passed away after a short illness over two years ago. Wife Joan and Joan’s son David presented the trophy to the winners from Victoria Bernie & Julie Jones and Georgie McInerney; other placegetters

2nd P Weir, B Fitzpatrick & C Sheridan; 3rd J Groat, T Welsh & C Sherrin; 4th G Colman, T Rhodes, G Duffy; 5th K Kaden, L Clancy, R Wisely.

and equipment. There are medley events with one 9 hole comp open to play over the week or a 2 Person Ambrose Medley each Thursday. All invitations are available on the notice board for you to nominate. Come and join us.

Goffer 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Moshik Goffer 3/0, Stephen Bjerking d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, King McKie d Moshik Goffer 3/2, Troy Prystasz d Stephen Bjerking 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d King McKie 3/1. WINNER: Troy Prystasz from Stephen Bjerking.

Division 3

Char Berglund d Boyd McGregor 3/1, Terry Baker d David Iles 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Boyd McGregor 3/0, Char Berglund d David Iles 3/0, Sharee Templeton d David Iles 3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Boyd McGregor d David Iles 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/1, Terry Baker d Boyd McGregor 3/0.

WINNER: Terry Baker from Sharee Templeton.

37, 3rd runner-up Peter Jackman 35.

B grade: Winner – John Ward 44, 1st runner-up Hilton Humphries 42, 2nd runner-up Rod Edwards 37 c/b, 3rd runner-up Colin Hoskins 37.

Ball run to 32.

NTP’s: 3rd – Tony Grebert, 9th & 18th – Kevin Sanford, 12th – John Ward, 16th Ross Donnelly.

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 18th July 2023

Main Draw Winners: - Glen Richards - R/U Norm Monaghan

Consolation Winners: - Jane Taylor - R/U Eric Onely

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 24th July 2023

9 Hole Stroke Net 20 Starters

Ladies Marlene Starr 27, Narelle Mutton 33, Lesley Kimber 35

Men

Cliff Hutchings 29, Paul Bennett 32, Glwyn Dawson 32

LAWRENCE Raymond ‘Ray’

21st July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Robin. Loving father and father-in-law of Vicki & Mike and Cheryl & Jason. Adored pop of Ayden and Dean. Dear brother of Brian, Gloria and Doriel (dec’d).

Aged 80 Years

Sadly Missed

Ray’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens. Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 26th July 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

LLOYD

Allan Charles

Passed away peacefully 18th July 2023

Late of Toronto

Formerly of Coffs Harbour and Parramatta

Aged 84 years

Loving father and father-in-law of David and Donna, Fiona and Steve, Nikki and Mark, Craig and Imogen. Father-in-law to step children of Belinda and Lloyd, and Rodney. Adored pop of 18 grandchildren and great pop of 8 great grandchildren. Loved brother of Bill and Tom, brother-in-law of Shirley and Lorraine. Uncle of Tina, Jason and Sharaine.

In accordance with Allan’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Marian Wyn McCulloch

23rd August 1933 – 20th July 2023

Passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community. Much loved wife of Ian (dec).

Emigrated from Wales in 1958, completed PHD in Pharmacology at Melbourne University. Retired to Coffs Harbour area where Ian and Marian bought a farm in Glenreagh “Ironbark”. Later moved to Middle Boambee and the Lakes Retirement Village, before moving to Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community where she has been well cared for, with the assistance of Dr Bruce Watts for the past 4 years.

Aunty of nieces and nephew in England and great nephew in Hobart. As a passionate dog lover, Marian also considered her border collies to be members of her family.

Marian will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends including members of Coffs Harbour Bridge Club.

Aged 89 Years

Reunited with Ian.

Marian was privately cremated, as per her wishes.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Funeral Notices

Fay Patricia Davies

23rd July 2023

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Syd (dec). Adored Mother of Gail (dec) and Lee, and mother-in-law to Greg. Cherished grandmother to Thomas and Christie. Sadly missed by friends and extended family.

Aged 88 Years

Forever in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Fay’s funeral service to be held Monday, 31st July 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

William (Bill) Maker

Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Orange. Much loved husband of Marge (dec). Treasured Dad of Garry and Peter (dec). Adored grandfather to Brooke and Trent, and cherished great-grandfather to Sia and Tully. Bill will be sadly missed by all of his extended family and many friends.

98 Years Young Lest we forget.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bill’s funeral service to be held TODAY, Friday 28th July 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Those who cannot attend are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

GOSPEL MEETINGS

CWA Hall

21 Elizabeth Street, Sawtell Sundays 4pm–5pm Wednesdays 7.30pm–8.15pm (excluding 5 July, 2 Aug, 6 Sept, 4 Oct)

Everyone is welcome. Contact: Jenny 0417 983 831 or Jean 0409 466 803

COFFS

Garage Sale

SAT 8am - 1pm

7 Newcastle Drive

Toormina Lots to sell

Bricbrac, dolls, books collectables, plants fishing rods, tools

SAT 29th 10am-5pm 36 Lamberts Rd Boambee

East. Professional art materials, crafts, hobbies clothes, fabric cutoffs and interesting bits for the blokes! Bring cash and bags!

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale For Sale

LAWNMOWER Rover

For Sale

Pets

MALTESE Shih

Tzu puppies. 2 boys available. White!

BIN# B000616552

Located Port Stephens Call or text 0474 378 452

For Rent

UNIT, 1 bdrm includes water and power Woolgoolga. $350pw Ph 0412 786 963 e040823

LOST 27th June in Palm Centre, Akubra “Planter” Panama hat, size 54 Ph: 5606 1826 e280723

1 BUDGIE on Coramba

Please call 0430302165

Wanted to Buy

GAS heater in good cond. 6651 3341

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers

2nd hand goods

1/2 price sale

Now open Saturdays 8am - 1pm Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm

7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314

MOTORCYCLE gear

assorted: Mens (L) and Ladies (M). Jackets and coats, wet gear and gloves, protective gear boots (size 11 Mens and size 9 Ladies) Bike covers and Helmets etc Ph: 6655 4304

For Sale

5 piece bambo dining suite, table is 150cm x 90cm. $175 0490 161 119

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

ANTIQUE English Oak sideboard. Superb Beautiful cond. $380 0415 981 605

ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605

ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390

ARTIFICIAL turf new 2 pcs 3x2, plus 4x1 mtres some offcuts price on application 0419 478 879 f140723

ASPIRE Metal commode with adjustable legs. Has padded back and arm rests. $60 0490 161 119

BACKPACK large PMS backpack. $50 0490 161 119

BBQ 4 burner Capt

N. Cook. Large Home made cooking plate plus small grill plate. VG Cond $100 Ph. 0411527727

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710

BED single trundell

Two mattresses Lots of bedding Visitors used once $200 One bedside chest $50 Ph 0407761441 e040823

BIKERS Club black leather M/cycle pants with padded knee & thigh protection. Size 8 - 9. $40 0415 715 619

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

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491 F031122

COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass top .7 x .6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi F240223

COMMODE antique timber commode complete with chamber $75. 0490 161 119

COMMODE Aspire Classic. Height adjustable, metal commode with padded seat and back rest. $50 0490 161 119

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers

Ph: 0429 945 374 F061022

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643 F120321

GAS Heater LPG Palomo brand in good working order $75 Ph 0422 440 802

GENUINE Art deco scalloped edge wall mirror. 48cm x 35cm $40. 0490 161 119 F070723

GOLF balls Srixon, soft feel, new. $20 a dozen 0422 940 328 F070723

GOLF buggy bag 12 clubs pgf s/n rh/h $40 0415 385 976

GOLF clubs, 11, bag buggy titleist n/rh. $40 0415 385 976

GOLF clubs, made by Newton Golf Company 4 drivers, 10 irons, 1 putter with golf bag, GC $200 ono. 6656 2373

GOLF clubs, rh set with bag, buggy, balls, $75 Ph 0432 025 328 f280723

GREY fabric recliner $65 ono. 0438665258

CORNINGWARE

Genuine Blue Cornflower. Browning dish & Bake/Server on Stand $100 for both 0407 654 879

CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500 Found

CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119 F120523

DINING table, mahogany, 6 chairs, GC $100. 6649 4419

DOG jacket, small suit chihuahua $25. 02 6656 4700

DOONA Cover, Queen size, Poppy design with 2 x pillow cases as new $75. 02 6656 4700

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132 F240323

ERGONOMIC Height adjustable study desk chair. $65. 0490 161 119 F070723

GUTTER Grate. Used 4 x 98cm lengths, 13cm wide, terracotter colour $30 Ph. 0411527727

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374 F061022

HEAVY duty fabric (beige) m/cycle jacket with safety padding to the arms & back. Schoeller brand. Size 8 - 9. $40 0415 715 619 F210723

HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50 0490 161 119

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

KITCHEN Scale, Salter Beautiful antique look $55. 0415 981 605

High Performance 800OVH Mulch n Catch In good cond. $125 0410 439 950

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123

LOUNGE 2.5 seater from Freedom. Brown Fabric cover . VG Cond $160 Ph. 0411527727

LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879

LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710

MANGO TREE Bowen in pot $15 0467 634 668

MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447

MASSAGE table

Firm n Fold electric powerlift massage table GC. Inc: lambswool covers for the table and headrest and an electric blanket. Leather bed cover and steel frame. No cracks, tears or rust. Colour – grey Height 50-100cm; Width 68cm; Length 185 cm Owner has retired from massaging career $1,200. 0412 054 821

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

MENS Bike 26” Repco Tracer Alloy Frame 21 speed Led lights VG Cond. $100.00 0411 527 727

MENS racing bike Shimano gears $125 Ph 0432 025 328

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500 F130123

MOBILITY walker, 4 wheels in GC, height adj & foldable. $50. Woopi 0422 440 802

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99

Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F220422

PRESTON Lift Chair large, exc cond. $800 6649 2657

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

RJAYS black leather m/ cycle jacket with padded elbow, shoulder & lower back Size 8 - 9. $40. Ph 0415 715 619

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat

1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447

RXT brand road racing style m/cycle helmet in shiny black finish. (Aust safety standard). Large $40. 0415 715 619

RYOBI electric garden shredder, 1500w, new never used. $160. 0415 385 976

SADDLES x 4, rugs x 6, halters, good leather ones x 6, bridles x 5 stirrups with straps x 5 sets and other leather gear. Lead ropes, the lot $500 ono. 6649 4419

SHIFT brand black leather M/cycle gloves with padding protection to the fingers & knuckles XXL $40. 0415 715 619 F210723

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots

Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456 F020623

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong)

$40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

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

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

TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119 F070723

TV Stand, large glass entertainment stand with glass shelves 140Lx65cmH $65 Ph: 0490 161 119

VINTAGE Gold Framed bevelled edge wall dressing mirror. 125cm x 40cm. $45. 0490 161 119

VINTAGE Wood and brass miniature coffee grinder. $25 0490 161 119 F070723

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

WASHING Machine

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

LANDCRUISER

1998 VCG dual tanks

295,000kms with good tires and kit. $19,000neg Reg Sep 23 CR02QM Ph: 0415 621 222

NISSAN Pathfinder

2011 Ti 550 with huge towing power and all the things the Ti 550 top model offers. Great 7 seater 4WD. V6 turbo diesel. Bit rough around the edge but a great truck. Rego til Feb 24 CZW48H $22,000 Located Port Stephens Ph: 0401 308 359

WANTED to Buy. Suzuki SWB 4WD. Older model preferred. 0429 431 416 e080923

2006 STESSLE Funseeker. Great wide boat for deep sea Great for river 115 Yamaha $19,000 Ph 0407 703 920 e180823

BOAT Stesll 3800 Edge V 20 H.P. Honda 4 Stroke, Sportsman Trailer Reg TA70DW All immaculate condition Carpeted. Tanks, Gear $7000. Plus fold up gal Flip N Easy Trailer $800 0419 995 609 ReS120124

BRACELET, Magnetic Stainless Rods, 22cm long can reshape even to rings $65 0407654 879 f140723

BRAND new German Romertopf clay bakeware pot $75. 0490 161 119

BURNT Orange modern chaise lounge. Extremely comfy, exc cond. $85 0415 981 605 F020623

CANE rocker. Very modern. Exc cond. Incl Rattan mats x 4. 125cm diam. $75. 0415 981 605

F020623

FIRE wood dry split tray back ute $180.00 delivered Urunga, Bello Coffs. 0490 245 287

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

FOAM Mattresses x 2

Firm 22cm thick Single bed size. Covered with clean, strong removable Fabric. Ideal for spare beds or couch. VG Cond $50 each or $90 for pair Ph. 0411527727

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967 F140521

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

LARGE Trek @ Travel backpack. Green VGC used once. $30 Ph 0403 034 480

LAWN Bowls Taylor Redline Size 2 Excellent condition, Incl. bowling accessories and trolley bag $150 Ph 0434 010 283

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120

ORGAN, electric Kawai twin keyboard, many functions. $100. Ph 6649 4419 F210723

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

PHOTOGRAPHIC

Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832

STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500

SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575 F161222

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

Compact twin tub suitable for caravan/ camper/home. VGC $65. 0415 981 605 F090623

WHITE bed and base ensemble, king single. Exc cond. $80 0415 981 605 F090623

WOODEN Nest of 3 tables. Exc cond. $40 0415 981 605 F090623

YARD blower, Tanaka 2 stroke, GC, $70 0415 385 976

2005 FORD Transit 140000k 4 cyl turbo diesel 5 spd Gearbox tyres, seats, interior all good. 08/ reg AE17HV Needs actuator part $950 o.n.o 0400130380

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories

Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000

2010 JAYCO 24ft registered TL52VT slide out bdrm w/ensuite 2x TVs, microwave stovetop and oven kitchenette w/ new fridge. Full annex BBQ + extras. Exc cond. $46,000 ono Ph: 0428 257 060

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.



   

 

Charlie:

 

  

Charlie is a 2 year old female Red Heeler who was surrendered to Nambucca Valley Council 23 June 2023. She is microchipped but not desexed or lifetime registered. Charlie associates well with other dogs but has not yet been around cats.

The adoption fee for 2023/2024 is $200 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration. Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost.

For more information please contact Council on 6568 2555.

Puzzle Play 179

COFFS COAST

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: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. The third leg on the top row is upside down. 2. The skull only has one eye. 3. The table only has one leg. 4. The salesman has a different bow tie. 5. There is only one stripe on the arm of the pirate’s coat. MAZE: 1 - The old boot. 2 - The fish (maybe). 3 - The treasure chest.

NEWS OF THE AREA

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.

FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU

TIDES

Graph and Times are for Sydney Fort Denison TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS

RIVER (high) (low) Watts Creek 1hr

TRADESSERVICES

Home Improvements

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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SUNDAY THE 63RD TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS

SEVEN, 7.30pm

SATURDAY NCIS: LOS ANGELES

TEN, 8pm

After 14 seasons and 323 episodes, this crime stalwart wraps up with a triple-episode goodbye. Pack the popcorn and the fluffy slippers: you’ll kill three hours and see the crew of characters get their uplifting conclusion. That’s unless we see the likes of special agents Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) and Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) turn up on one of the franchise’s many spin-offs. But for now, enjoy the spectacle as some old faces return. This veteran series bows out in a playful, if not slightly anticlimactic, fashion.

FRIDAY, July 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Kodj. (PG)

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) Jack faces a life-changing decision while investigating the murder of a man found in a boat.

9.00 Utopia. (Final, PG, R) Tony’s important presentation is derailed.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Rejected by “respectable society”, Gert goes on a bender and unwittingly hooks up with a man of god.

10.00 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Split. (Final, Ma, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Malv, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Your run-of-the-mill Sunday evening is set to get glamorous with the Logie Awards beaming into lounge rooms nationwide. From The Star in Sydney, it’s the annual event that celebrates our homegrown TV talent, kicking off –of course – with the not-to-be-missed red carpet spectacle at 7pm. Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger, expect a swarm of satin, sparkles and bow ties. After the nominees have waxed lyrical about their fancy outfits, playful comedian Sam Pang will take to the stage as host.

WEDNESDAY THANK GOD YOU’RE HERE

If there’s anything to be learnt from the world of TV, it’s that great shows never really die. Almost 15 years after it last had audiences in stitches, this wacky showcase of comedic talent is revived.

From the clever Working Dog Productions, whose hits include Utopia, Have You Been Paying Attention? and All Aussie Adventures, this fresh season, premiering tonight, has an extra feather in its cap: new host Celia Pacquola. The actor, writer and stand-up star promises to up the good-natured ante as a throng of guest comedians waltz through the blue door, ready to bluff their way through the silly and outrageous scenarios.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs.

9.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

3.40 Destination Flavour Down Under. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Simmone Logue.

8.30 MOVIE: This Means War. (2012, Mlsv, R) Two CIA operatives and close friends find themselves vying for the affections of the same woman. They decide to hide the fact they know each other, giving her the chance to choose between them. Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy.

10.30 The Rookie. (Mav, R) The team searches for a missing boy.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Mindy McCready. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Parramatta Eels match, with news and analysis.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session.

3.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, 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.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Amanda Keller, Aaron Chen and Kitty Flanagan compete to see who can remember the most about the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Paul Mescal. 11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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SATURDAY, July 29

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 The Durrells. (Final, Mv, R) 2.15 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Ma, R) 3.00 Landline. (R) 3.30 The Oyster Gardener. 3.45 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive TV. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. Canberra Raiders

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R) Hosted by Joel Creasey.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Final, PG) A beauty contestant is murdered.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates after a physiotherapist is shot through the window of the house where she was staying.

9.45 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) Stella and her kids become more acquainted with Mystery Bay and its inhabitants.

10.40 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 War On Waste. (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week.

SUNDAY, July 30

Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (R) 2.35 Race To Build The Bomb. (R) 4.10 Trail Towns. (R) 4.40 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.40 Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy Of Courage. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PG)

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (Ma, R)

11.15 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R)

11.50 Hold Up. (Mv, R) 12.00 Dirty Bird. (R)

12.05 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage

7. 3.35 Destination Flavour Down Under. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens: Gardening. (Premiere) Graham Ross, Charlie Albone and Melissa King go through the journeys and layers of gardening.

8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A recently divorced woman holidaying in Tuscany buys a villa on a whim and encounters unexpected romance. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan.

10.50 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav, R) Garza’s team is assigned as a protective detail.

11.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Round 3. Bledisloe Cup. Australia v New Zealand. Game 1.

9.50 Bledisloe Cup Post-Match.

10.15 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session.

3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R)

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee Homefront 250. H’lights. 2.35 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee One Step 250. H’lights. 3.40 Resto My Ride Australia. 4.40 Go On. 5.10

MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day 7. Finals. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a plucky Pomeranian.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) When a CIA officer and three others are shot and killed in broad daylight, the NCIS team suspects the attacks have something to do with DRONA. Pembrook gives Callen more insight into his past.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

6.30 Compass: Chloe And The Happily Ever After.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Restoration Australia: West End. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) A public servant is sent to investigate suspicious government payouts to people in town.

9.30 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (MA15+l) Part 3 of 5.

10.15 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

11.15 Talking Heads. (Mal, R)

11.45 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG) 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City. (PG, R) 3.55 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.30 Hitler’s Holy Treasure.

9.50 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)

1.50

2.50

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star Sydney.

7.30 The 63rd TV Week Logie Awards. (PGal) The Australian TV industry comes together to honour excellence in various categories.

11.00 The 1% Club. (M, R) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes.

Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

3.30 Drive TV. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 Mega Zoo. 4.00 Top Chef Amateurs. 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, PG) 9.00 World Aquatics

Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day 8. Finals. 11.30

Killjoys. 12.30am Top Chef Amateurs. 1.30 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Hunted. (PGa) A breakthrough after three days of dead ends leads to a stateof-the-art drone and sniffer dog search.

9.00 FBI. (Madv) OA worries Maggie is rushing back into the job too quickly as she helps investigate two homicides.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

The team investigates a shipwreck carrying exotic animals that could threaten Oahu’s native wildlife.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, July 31

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Final, Mdls, R) 1.25 Walking Man. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. (PGa, R) 11.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00

Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Final stage.

H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Singfest: The Literacy Of Music. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the match.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Australia v Canada.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav)

(Mas, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. From The Oval, London, England. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Afternoon session.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG) The team visits a safari experience.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) The hunt enters its final week.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Celia Pacquola: Let Me Know How It All Works Out. (Mls, R) Stand-up performance by Celia Pacquola.

11.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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TUESDAY, August 1

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Outback Ringer. (PG,

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) Police get involved in a high speed chase.

8.30 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Celina must stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner needs surgery.

9.30 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) After a body is found drained of blood, the case catches the attention of a true crime show.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

(Return, Mav)

8.35 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, Mlv, R) A secret agent’s mission goes wrong. Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill.

11.20 See No Evil. (Mlv)

12.10 Court Cam. (Mv)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Hunted. Only five days remain until extraction.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (MA15+av, R) A gruesome mishap leads the team to the case of a missing teacher which was popularised on a true crime podcast.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS MOVIES (32)

Japanese) 8.10 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 10.00 Lean On Me. (1989, M) Noon The Translators. (2019, M, French) 2.00 The Caine

Mutiny. (1954) 4.15 Selkie. (2000, PG) 5.55 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 7.30 Jules Et Jim. (1962, M, French) 9.30 Petrol. (2022, MA15+) 11.20 Ellie And Abbie. (2020, M) 12.50am Border. (2018, MA15+, Swedish) 2.55 Late Programs.

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WEDNESDAY, August 2

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (Return, PG)

8.30 MOVIE: John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (2023, Mal, R) A celebration of one of Australia’s greatest singers, John Farnham, and his journey to success. John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY, August 3

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 This Is Our School. (R) 3.50 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.20 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters

9.20 Kin. (MA15+)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Mal)

11.40 Outlander. (MA15+sv, R)

3.55 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 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali needs to make up ground with his mum.

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of 28-year-old Nadine Aburas.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa, R)

12.00 The Resident. (Ma, R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (Return) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Five Bedrooms. (Return, Mls) With the entire house depending on him, Ben launches himself as a BnB accommodation provider.

9.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) A wrongful termination case is investigated.

10.30 FBI. (Madv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) The detectives are called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Coffs’ World Cup woman

By Aiden BURGESS

ISLA Juffermans has once again represented her country on the world stage.

The former Coffs Harbour Suns junior played for the Australian Gems at the recent International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under 19 Women’s Basketball World

Cup in Spain.

Juffermans had a very consistent and efficient tournament for the Gems in Spain.

The 18-year-old led her team in rebounding and was third in scoring, averaging 10.3 points on 59.3 per cent shooting, one of the best shooting percentages of the tournament.

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Isla a rising star for Gems

q Isla Juffermans in action at the FIBA Under 19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain.