Coffs Coast News Of The Area 29 March 2024

Railway station upgrades

By Andrea FERRARI

AYEMIN Kawkuhtoo, a Karenni refugee who provides interpreting services in Coffs Harbour, has been named the winner of the 2024 Regional Unity Medal.

Ayemin was presented with the award at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner celebrating all twelve of the state’s Multicultural Community Medal winners.

Each is recognised for their outstanding leadership, innovation and community connection to promote social cohesion and harmony in the state.

At the age of eighteen in 2011, Ayemin came

to Australia from a Karenni refugee camp, settling in Coffs Harbour with his family.

Growing up in a refugee camp, Ayemin dreamt about resettling in a country where he and his siblings would have the opportunity to be educated and serve the community as his father had done as a teacher inside the camp.

“My father was a schoolteacher in a refugee camp in Thailand serving his community for over 20 years,” Ayemin told News Of The Area.

“After arriving in Australia and in Coffs Harbour, he helped our Karenni families here to support their families to come to Australia and settle well.

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COMMENDED for courageous

Announced by the GovernorGeneral, the awards recognise acts of bravery where people selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

q Ayemin Kawkuhtoo of Coffs Harbour has been named the winner of the 2024 Regional Unity Medal. Photo: Salty Dingo/Multicultural NSW.

conduct, Tim Thorncraft has received an Australian Bravery Decoration for rescuing his neighbour from a vehicle about to fall off a cliff in Kalang on 24 September

Karenni interpreter wins Regional Unity Medal

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“I am inspired to continue the work that he began.”

Since arriving in Australia, Ayemin has graduated from high school, studied English at the tertiary level, and provided interpreting services for the regional Humanitarian Settlement Service (HSS) provider, TAFE and Centrelink to assist newly arrived Karenni refugees.

When new Karenni families arrive in Coffs Harbour, Ayemin has always availed himself to help do whatever is necessary to aid their settlement journeys, acting as a bridge between mainstream services and his community to help ease their transition into Australian life.

He is currently the sole interpreter to the local Karenni community.

“It is often difficult to get a Karenni interpreter so when the Karenni people have an appointment I always try to make myself available.”

If no interpreter is available, then appointments are rescheduled, and action is delayed.

“Many people in Coffs Harbour assume our community speak Burmese, but we actually speak our own Karenni language.

“I would like to educate the Coffs Harbour community more about our Karenni culture.”

Since his own resettlement journey, Ayemin has worked in the agricultural sector on mushroom and blueberry farms and more recently in the service sector as a housekeeper as well as volunteering.

“In Coffs Harbour we are facing a housing crisis and difficulties around securing employment, so I always like to volunteer to help the Karenni community to access tenancy and employment information.

“I do this because I am passionate about our community settling well in Coffs Harbour and I will do anything I can do to ensure people have access to housing and employment in the area,” Ayemin said.

He is passionate about helping Karenni people and their culture become part of the Coffs Coast community.

“It makes me very happy when new families arrive, getting jobs and the kids going to school.

“I enjoy sharing our culture through music, dance and food with everyone in Coffs Harbour.

“I am happy when we can celebrate our cultural festivals because this means a lot to our Karenni community.

“When we meet as a community and make plans about how to celebrate our cultural festivals in the future, I have a big smile.

“I hope we are able to celebrate these festivals in the future because I know how much this would mean to our community.”

In 2019, Ayemin was engaged to assist

As one of two local interpreters at the time, Ayemin ensured information was passed accurately back and forth from the Karenni community until its completion.

The research project culminated in a celebration of traditional Karenni culture which provided members of the wider community the opportunity to experience Karenni culture through music, dance and food.

This special occasion instilled a deep sense of pride within the Karenni community.

Home ownership has served as an important way for Ayemin to ensure his family would have a home in Australia and show new arrivals that home ownership in Australia is possible.

“When you see a family who has no English and who are looking for a house and don’t know how to do it, it's a very hard situation for

all in the community.

“These people often come to me and even if I try very hard for them, their applications are often rejected.

“I never give up and I often reach out to friends who I can rely on to help me.

“I am proud of the connections I have made in the Coffs Harbour community.

“Not having safe housing makes people emotional and causes worry for everyone.

“I have a friend Robin Ashley who used to work with Coffs Support Services.

“We often work together to help people navigate the housing situation and I feel very proud when we are able to secure safe housing for someone in the Karenni community.”

Ayemin is committed to ensuring that the Karenni people are understood and that their culture is not lost.

The Regional Unity Medal is proudly sponsored by Commonwealth Bank.

Coffs Refugee Support (CRS) with a research project about the Karenni community.

q Multicultural NSW Advisory Board Chair Nick Kaldas APM, 2024 Regional Unity Medal winner Ayemin Kawkuhtoo and Commonwealth Bank General Manager, Social Impact and Community Investment, Chris Turnbull. Photo: Salty Dingo/Multicultural NSW.

q Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper, 2024 Regional Unity Medal winner Ayemin Kawkuhtoo, Premier of NSW Chris Minns and Coffs Harbour support worker Robin Ashley. Photo: Salty Dingo/Multicultural NSW.

HERO OF KALANG

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Known as a local hero with a couple of rescues already under his belt, Tim says he’s not brave, he has just happened to have come across these situations as part of rural life.

“It was pure luck I was there,”

Tim told News Of The Area.

Taking an evening walk along Cook Creek Trail, near to where he lives, Tim was taken aback when he saw a car teetering over the edge of the creek.

He recognised the car to be his neighbour, Andrew’s.

“The car was balanced on the edge of the bank overlooking the creek, and I could see the driver was still inside.

“I ran up and opened the car door and tried to pull Andrew out.

“He was clearly distressed.

“I tried to pull him out of the driver’s side, but as I did, the car started to roll forwards, so I stuck my leg into the car, pressed on the brake, and then pulled Andrew out.”

As the pair fell to the ground the car moved off and tipped over the bank, flipping and landing in the creek some nine metres below.

“If he’d been in the car he probably wouldn’t have survived,” said Tim.

It was Andrew’s family who nominated Tim for the Governor-General’s Bravery Decoration.

Speaking on behalf of Andrew’s family, daughterin-law Sarah Carden told

NOTA, “Tim really is a proper hero and deserves this recognition.”

On the night Tim saved Andrew, conditions were not in his favour.

“There's no street lighting on Cook Creek Trail and after all the rain we’d had that year

q After Tim Thorncraft dragged Andrew from his car as it teetered on the bank of Cook Creek it tipped over, flipped and landed nose down in the creek.

the soil was really soft,” Sarah said.

“Imagine the scenario,” said Sarah, “the front of the car is hanging over the bank, there’s only one wheel on the ground and it’s soft soil underneath.

“It was risky, but it all worked out,” he said matter-of-factly.

“As Tim pulled Andrew out and released the brake, the car slid over the bank and into the water below.”

Andrew, born in 1950, has since passed on April 10 2023.

“By putting his own life in danger for Andrew, Tim gave us a few more years

with Andrew, which is very special,” said Sarah.

Speaking to the importance of the bravery awards, GovernorGeneral David Hurley stated, “In a moment of peril, each of the people we are recognising today decided to come to the aid of someone else – some, someone they knew, others a total stranger. “On behalf of all Australians, I congratulate recipients and offer our thanks for their brave action. “I encourage recipients to

wear their Australian Bravery Decoration with pride.”

Tim will be invited to Sydney to be presented with the award at a later date.

Sarah said Tim was presented with the local community’s own version of a hero award at a Kalang residents Christmas party in 2023, for “the gallant act of courageously placing himself in harm’s way to safeguard and rescue others, selfless heroism and unwavering commitment to others”.

q Tim Thorncraft has received the Governor-General’s Australian Bravery Decoration.

By Mike HELY

FRANKLY Health Care (FHC) is seeking compassionate general practitioners (GPs) to help care for people experiencing homelessness in Coffs Harbour.

Led by Dr Ryan Partridge, the FHC team has been making a positive impact for nearly four years, working on a voluntary basis out of a clinic room at Pete’s Place at the Coffs Harbour Community Village. Pete’s Place is run by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

FHC has recently received a small grant that will allow it to expand its services,

including employing GPs who are able to contribute a few hours each week or fortnight.

FHC board member and St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Acting Director Homelessness and Housing, Anna Scott, said Pete’s Place provided immediate support for an increasing number of vulnerable and disadvantaged community members experiencing homelessness.

“Every day, up to 120 people visit the hub to access vital resources including food, showers and laundry facilities as well as experienced case workers who assist people

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with their individual needs, referrals and advocacy,” Ms Scott said.

“Through necessity, people experiencing homelessness prioritise food, shelter and safety over their health needs, resulting in hospitalisation, chronic disease and premature death.

“Extending access to GPs and medical services through FHC at Pete’s Place will ensure that people’s health and wellbeing is provided seamlessly while they access basic needs supports.”

She said a recent Guardian Australia investigation revealed that Australians experiencing homelessness had a life expectancy of just 44 years, three decades less than the general population.

GPs interested in applying for a role with FHC should be passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

The successful applicants will work closely with St Vincent de Paul representatives, Galambila Aboriginal Health Service GPs and health workers, and Mid North Coast Local Health District clinicians and social workers.

Railway station upgrades

By Andrea FERRARI

ACCESSIBILITY

is the focus of upgrades to multiple railway stations on the Mid North Coast.

The NSW Government has provided funding under the $800 million Safe Accessible Transport (SAT) program for design and investigation work for the upgrade of Sawtell, Urunga, Macksville and Nambucca Heads stations, with designs scheduled to be completed within twelve months.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson told News Of

The Area, “The SAT program aims to make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers, especially people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage and others who may be experiencing mobility problems.”

Each SAT upgrade is tailored to the local community’s needs and may include: new lifts and/or ramps, upgraded facilities including accessible toilets, tactile indicators to improve safety and accessibility for people who are vision

impaired, improved lighting, signage and CCTV to enhance passenger safety, plus ‘Kiss and ride’ areas for easy pickups and drop-offs for people with prams and luggage.

Transport for NSW will progressively begin targeted stakeholder and community engagement to seek input and feedback to help shape the designs to meet local needs.

“This will take the form of workshops and an online consultation platform, which will start in the coming weeks.

“The community will be invited to have their say on our indicative designs, which will help inform development of final designs,” said the spokesperson.

Stakeholders and the community will be kept informed as the project progresses.

“The community will be invited to sign up to a project distribution list to ensure they’re kept informed about engagement opportunities as the projects progress.”

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said, “Public transport is a significant driver of social and economic activity, and accessible transport gives all people the opportunity to participate fully in their community and the economy.

“This is particularly the

Kemp welcomes ‘hard-fought’ regional crime inquiry

MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a new inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities, highlighting the need to find “lasting solutions to combat anti-social behaviour”.

“People in Oxley need to feel safe, and this regional crime inquiry is an important step in ensuring the right measures will be in place to achieve this, not only for our victims of crime but for the youth steering down this path,” Mr Kemp said.

“I want to see the regional crime inquiry start looking at key areas for Oxley like allocating more police resources, ways to invest into our local grassroot services that know and understand our young people, and ways to tighten our legal and judicial framework,” he said.

“The NSW Government must realise this is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, and every community should be considered in the decisionmaking process to find an adequate solution tailored to their needs.”

Mr Kemp and his Nationals colleagues have been consistent in calling on the Labor government to implement an inquiry in recent months.

“This has been a hardfought battle over the past six months,” Mr Kemp said.

“I receive phone calls, emails and constituents reaching out daily about the crime in the area.

“I want to thank all the people in Oxley who have shared their stories, raised their voices and forced the Minns Labor Government

to start taking our concerns seriously.”

The inquiry will be managed by the NSW Legislative Assembly's Committee on Law and Safety.

"Every person deserves to feel safe in their community, regardless of where they live," Committee Chair Mr Edmond Atalla said.

Man charged with highrange drink driving

A MAN has been charged with high range drink driving near Coffs Harbour.

About 2pm on Sunday 24 March 2024 officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were driving southbound on the Pacific Highway, South Islands Way, Arrawarra, when they observed a grey sedan swerving before accelerating behind them.

A short time later officers stopped the vehicle and conducted a

case in regional NSW where the tyranny of long distances can be terribly isolating for people with mobility issues and families without a car of their own.

“A safe, equitable and integrated transport network means people across the state can travel safely and confidently to work, appointments, holidays,

"Over the past five years, NSW has experienced worrying increases in specific forms of regional crime, such as motor vehicle offences and break and enter offences.

"As well as looking at the root causes of youth crime, the inquiry will also examine the wraparound and diversionary services available for youth and families in the regions and rural areas.

“We will consider how the NSW Government can better match services to individuals and how these services can be measured, improved and coordinated to divert youth from crime.

"Throughout its work, the inquiry will have regard

breath test, with the male driver allegedly returning a positive result.

The 36-year-old male driver was arrested and taken to Woolgoolga Police Station, where he returned a breath analysis reading alleged to be 0.297.

He was arrested and charged with driving with high-range PCA (prescribed concentration of alcohol).

The man was refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday 25 March 2024. His licence has been suspended.

events, and to visit friends and family.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh welcomed the announcement.

“Access to safe and reliable public transport options is extremely important, particularly for people in regional areas who can be living long distances from family and friends.”

to the NSW Government's commitment to working in partnership with Aboriginal people.

"We will also look at staffing and workforce issues in regional and rural areas, the pressures on NSW Police officers and the impact of recidivism on regional communities, on services and on law enforcement."

The Committee wants to hear first-hand from regional communities and their representatives about best practice prevention initiatives – from standout community services to law enforcement initiatives and leading diversionary programs.

The Committee is accepting public submissions until 31 May 2024.

q Opened in July 1925, Sawtell Railway station should receive accessibility upgrades in time for its centenary.

Compulsory land acquisitions under review

PUBLIC consultation has begun on a review of compulsory land acquisition processes for communities impacted by state infrastructure or other public projects.

An in-person public consultation session will take place in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 10 April from 10 am to 11.30 am at C.ex Coffs Harbour.

Two further online sessions will take place in April.

According to the NSW Government, the Land Acquisition Review is considering a whole of government approach to acquisitions, including processes undertaken by agencies when acquiring land, roles and responsibilities, and how best to ensure consistent acquisitions under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said, “Compulsory acquisitions are necessary at times to allow state infrastructure and other public projects to proceed for the benefit of the wider community, such as schools, roads, water and electricity infrastructure projects.

the benefits of essential public infrastructure such as trains, roads and renewable energy projects.

Some of the key themes raised in the review’s discussion paper include improved consistency in government processes, measures to ensure genuine negotiations and outcomes, better coordination of multi-agency acquisitions, clarifying certain compensation provisions, and potential legislative amendments to clarify requirements.

NSW Farmers has welcomed the state government’s review, which it says will be vital to improving the energy transition process.

Farmers and communities in the path of major power line projects and renewable energy developments have long complained their concerns are being ignored in the race to secure Australia’s future energy supply.

social upheaval for communities.

“NSW Farmers is committed to securing better outcomes for people being negatively impacted through this process, and we welcome this review.”

Mr Kidd said striking the right balance between the rights of landholders, the potential impact to agricultural productivity, and the need for new public infrastructure such as railway lines, roads or renewable energy projects was absolutely vital.

“We’re looking at a future where we’ll need to feed and clothe more people but at the same time there’s the need to keep our state moving forward,” Mr Kidd said.

“Governments and developers must remember when they’re planning these projects that they will impact existing properties, that these are people’s homes, their businesses, their farms, and these things are really important to those people.

“However, there are opportunities to improve processes which are being explored by this review to help landowners negotiate more effectively on their compensation.

“We want to put people in the best position to understand their legal rights and ensure there are consistent and transparent acquisition processes across government.”

The review will consider potential legislative changes and improvements to acquisition processes to strike the right balance between the rights of landowners and

NSW Farmers Energy Transition Taskforce chair Reg Kidd said the organisation had been actively advocating to the NSW Government and EnergyCo on the issue of improving compulsory land acquisition and Just Terms Compensation.

“The system at the moment is fundamentally flawed, it is completely ignorant of the needs of regional communities and agricultural production,” Mr Kidd said.

“This is where we’re seeing the acute problems with the energy transition and major road and rail projects right across the state, from the biosecurity impacts through to the limits placed on farming practices and the

“So, we’ve been saying don’t just get the planning right, but do it well, be a model citizen in dealing with the damage to people’s lives and livelihoods so they don’t wind up damaging families and communities or destroying our precious productive potential.”

The Land acquisition review, led by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, follows a joint parliamentary inquiry into land acquisition for major transport projects.

Further information on the review, its discussion paper and how to make submissions are at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ land-acquisition-review

City propose to increase water connection costs for developers

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of Coffs Harbour is proposing an update of the Water Supply Development Servicing Plan (DSP).

The Water Supply DSP allows the City to levy contributions on developers for projects such as subdivisions, flat buildings, and commercial and industrial developments.

Through this plan, developers are currently charged $12,599 for water connection to a standard detached dwelling on an urban block.

The DSP charge hasn’t been fundamentally updated since 2010 (barring Consumer Price

Index adjustments).

The City is proposing to lift the DSP charge to $17,828.

“We are looking for a fairer user-pays system where a developer would bear the true cost of new water utility connections,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick said.

“The proposal is that the higher charge would be phased in gradually over a threeyear period.”

At its meeting on 14 March 2024, Council voted to endorse the phased implementation of the updated developer services charges which will now be placed on public exhibition for feedback.

Controversial bail laws pass NSW Parliament

AFTER much debate, the NSW Government passed controversial laws to prevent repeat youth crime last week, with legal organisations pledging to fight the decision.

Parliament passed legislative changes last week to amend the Bail Act 2013 to include a temporary additional bail test for young people between fourteen and eighteen charged with committing certain serious break and enter offences or motor vehicle theft offences while on bail for similar offences.

“The government is aware of concerns about tightening bail laws for young people and it has approached this change cautiously in light of the potentially serious consequences for young people and, in particular, Aboriginal young people,” NSW Attorney General Michael

Daley said.

“This is why the change is time limited and relates to young people who are already alleged to have committed at least one offence while on bail for another relevant offence.”

Among the changes, a new performance crime offence has been introduced targeting those who advertise certain crimes on social media.

“The new ‘post and boast’ offence targets performance crime – where offenders post footage of their law-breaking online – in connection with car crime and break and enter offences,” Mr Daley said.

“This behaviour is unacceptable and has to stop.

“People have a right to sleep safe in their

Donation redirected

By Andrea FERRARI

THE COFFS Harbour Branch of the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) has repurposed a generous donation made to their club by the Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s Ladies Committee.

In 2023, Coffs CWA was honoured to be chosen as the golf club’s Ladies Golf Gala Day raffle donation recipients.

“On the day we were invited to hold a trading table, which proved so profitable we were able to fund maintenance to our CWA rooms without using money from the golf Gala Day donation,” CWA Coffs Harbour Branch President Jodie Williams told News Of The Area.

With the donation of $1,132 untouched,

branch members decided that the money could be better utilised by another important local group.

“The Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services does amazing work for women and children in our community,” said Jodie.

On Friday 1 March, Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Committee President Greer Galloway was able to join with members of the Coffs Harbour Branch of CWA of NSW to hand over the cheque to Warrina staff members Tess and Jacq.

The CWA was also able to support Warrina with donations of crocheted and knitted rugs, toiletry items and children’s backpacks.

beds in the sanctity of their home and should not have to face being retraumatised, ridiculed and shamed with images of the crime being made into a warped kind of ‘entertainment’.”

Greens MP and spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson has since described the new bail laws as “the legislation of a coward”, claiming they would “see vulnerable children and young people locked up”.

Ms Higginson has claimed that Government members were personally instructed by the Premier to “block some 20 proposed amendments to the laws”, including from legal experts such as the NSW Bar Association and the Law Society of NSW.

“The opposition to these laws is remarkable,” she said.

“The Bar Association, the Law Society, the cross bench and even members of the Liberal Party and the government united against both the spirit and execution of new laws.

“We’ve witnessed unanimous, grave concern about the careless breadth and consequences of these laws.

“This is legislation forced on the government and the state by the Premier to appease a few shock jocks and columnists.”

Ms Higginson said vulnerable groups would be “hit hardest” by the new laws.

“They will be First Nations children and young people, and children with mental illness and disability.

“They will be children who are going hungry and who don’t have a steady roof over their heads.

“They don’t need jail time.

“They need help.”

Several days prior to the passing of the bill, a research paper from the Justice Reform Initiative was launched in the NSW Parliament,

offering alternatives to prison such as early intervention and prevention programs, First Nations place-based approaches and bail support programs.

The paper, ‘Alternatives to Incarceration in NSW’, argues New South Wales relies on a system of incarceration for children and adults that is harmful, expensive and ineffective.

“Prison does not work to reduce crime; it does not work to build safer communities; and it does not work to address the social drivers of contact with the criminal justice system,” the paper states.

“The overuse of incarceration in NSW has historically been driven by a politicised approach to justice policy, with both major parties frequently competing to promote a ‘tough on crime’ agenda.

“Too often decision-making about critical policy and legislative reform has focused on political rather than policy outcomes.”

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) NSW/ ACT says a major campaign will now be launched that will not end until the laws are scrapped.

“We are drawing a line in the sand.

“We cannot accept an Australia that puts children in jail instead of evidence-based policy that actually makes communities safer,” ALS CEO Karly Warner said.

“Time will show that these laws will increase crime and make communities more dangerous.

“We won’t stop until this betrayal of vulnerable children and of Closing the Gap is overturned and replaced with the solutions that actually make a difference.

“This is the beginning, not the end, of our advocacy,” Ms Warner said.

The State Government also announced last week that the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety will undertake an inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities.

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q Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Committee President Greer Galloway and CWA Coffs Harbour Branch President Jodie Williams with Warrina staff Tess and Jacq.

Logging activists hold ‘funeral service’ in state forest

By Andrew VIVIAN

ON FRIDAY 15 March, conservationists from across the Bellinger Valley and Coffs Coast gathered in Pine Creek State Forest, south of Coffs Harbour, in a compartment of forest recently subject to a Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) harvesting operation, to mourn the loss of key koala habitat.

The Friends of Pine Creek, a community-led group fighting to protect the state forest, says the recentlylogged site, Compartment 14, is a designated koala hub, an area that has supported multiple, consecutive generations of wild koalas, and is identified by the NSW Government as primary habitat important to the species’ long-term survival.

FCNSW said plantations in Pine Creek State Forest are managed in a broader forested landscape and adjoin large areas of native forest and National Park.

A FCNSW spokesperson said while koalas are known to live in this area, Forestry Corporation has put specific measures in place to protect

them including protecting additional areas for habitat alongside drainage lines; ensuring operators are trained in koala search and identification and inspect every tree before felling; and having protocols in place to temporarily cease operations when koalas are identified.

Despite these measures, the Friends of Pine Creek have been devastated by the recent completion of harvesting plans.

“The complete destruction of these public forests, so important to the future of our koalas, is a national disgrace,” said John Pile, spokesperson for the Friends of Pine Creek group.

The event was commemorated with a symbolic funeral service for the 'last koala of Compartment 14', attended by a group of concerned local residents including Bellingen Shire councillor Jennie Fenton and City of Coffs Harbour councillor Jonathan Cassell and presided over by Reverend Jason John, a local deacon and ‘Forest Chaplain’.

“I attended today to mourn the destruction of

this important koala habitat, and to support those who are aggrieved by the tearing down of such a beautiful natural cathedral, so that we can press on to save others,” Reverend John said.

Cr Jennie Fenton questioned the NSW Labor Government’s commitment to saving the koala from extinction while it “continues to approve the continued destruction of critically important koala habitat”.

Pine Creek State Forest and the adjoining Bongil Bongil National Park form the heart of the proposed Great Koala National Park.

Friends of Pine Creek have prepared a comprehensive proposal called the ‘Forest Bridge’, which links Bongil Bongil National Park to the nearby Bindarri National Park by creating a conservation corridor through part of Pine Creek State Forest.

“The Forestry Corporation have completed harvesting plans and intend to clear-fell four more nearby compartments in Pine Creek State Forest in the next three months,” Mr Pile said.

“All of them provide vital

homes for our koalas and we have photographic evidence of koalas within those compartments,” he said.

“They are turning the Great Koala National Park into the Great Koala Funeral Park.”

Cr Jonathan Cassell said the majority of NSW citizens want “koala habitat in public forests protected and this madness to stop”.

“They will not cease protesting until it does,” he said.

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Health survey launched

By Andrea FERRARI

WHAT’S working and what’s not working in primary health care is the subject of the Better Health community survey launched this week.

The purpose of Healthy North Coast’s extensive survey is to gather valuable insights that will help shape the future of primary health care across Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast.

Every three years, local communities are asked to share their experiences of primary health care and make suggestions for improvement.

It’s a chance for people in Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast to have their say

and to identify any gaps in health services.

The feedback gathered in the Better Health survey will be combined with data to form a comprehensive review of the health needs for our region.

This is called the North Coast Health Needs Assessment 2025-2028.

“A strong community voice is essential for good health planning and decision making,” said Monika Wheeler, CEO of Healthy North Coast.

“Residents on the North Coast are engaging with primary health care services every day, whether for their own personal health needs,

their family, or as a health carer.

"They have valuable insight into what’s working, what needs improvement, and what might be missing entirely.

“So if you think you’re having to wait too long for an appointment with a GP, or you think getting support for mental health is too confusing, or even if you’re satisfied with the health care in your area, please let us know.

“By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you really do have the power to reshape health care in your town.

“Your feedback helps us prioritise our efforts,

Keene Ballangarry painting passed on to fitting new owner

By Andrea FERRARI

DIVESTING her treasures

as she downsizes in home, Sister Yvonne Channells has celebrated the handing over of a specially valued item.

The piece is a painting created by the late Keene Ballangarry, son of Uncle Martin Ballangarry, and is now the proud possession of Martin’s lifelong friend, John Keene, Sister Yvonne’s cousin.

Sister Yvonne has named the painting ‘The Cycle of Life’ as a tribute to Keene.

“I’m now preparing to relocate to Marian Grove so decided, while I’m still able, to give treasured items to treasured family and friends to enjoy the pleasure,” Sister Yvonne told News Of The Area.

Thinking of her cousin John Keene, Sister Yvonne texted him a photo of the painting and asked if he was interested in having it.

He texted back promptly and said he would be honoured to accept and would travel up from Gosford to collect it.

“So, we had a little ‘handing over ceremony’ here at the Sisters of Mercy Place where we acknowledged Keene’s incredible talent not only as an artist but as a musician and singer, as is his father.”

Martin’s partner Sue, Brother Steve Morelli and Sister Yvonne shared together a beautiful celebration of life and friendship with Martin and John.

“It’s an endearing and heart-warming story of an enduring friendship between two young lads from very diverse backgrounds,” said

Sister Yvonne.

The story began at St Mary’s, a small Catholic school at Bowraville, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Two youngsters, Martin Ballangarry and John Keene, went to school together there, beginning a friendship that is still strong after all these years.

“Martin was a lively little Gumbaynggirr kid surrounded by loving parents, many siblings and innumerable other relatives.

“Martin’s dad, Ivon, worked on the railway so was away during the week and home for weekends.

“You can imagine how it was for his incredible mother Hilda taking care of her brood of lively young children.

“When home, Ivon was fond of playing his beautiful music on the gum leaves.”

where she met Michael.

“Besides his father’s bachelor brother, John was rather short on kin in Bowraville.

“He did have lots of family around the Orara and Coffs area though.

ensuring that available funding is directed to the right areas to achieve better health outcomes for all,” added Ms Wheeler.

The Better Health survey opened on Monday 25 March 2024 and will close on Sunday 14 April 2024.

It will take residents approximately ten minutes to complete, with all answers being anonymous and completely confidential.

At the end of the survey, participants can enter a prize draw to win one of twenty $100 cash cards.

Visit www.hnc.org.au to find out more and take the survey.

In contrast, young John was an only child of equally loving but older parents.

His father, Michael John Keene, was the Shire Clerk and from Bowraville.

His mother, Mamie McGrath, came from Karangi.

Mamie was nursing at the Mater Hospital in Sydney

“So this was a remarkable friendship that developed between John and Martin, a true friendship that is a pure gift and can’t be explained,” said Sister Yvonne.

The story moves on to Martin’s first-born son, whom he named Keene after his friend.

“During this time Keene was having a spate of trouble so I asked if he would be able to do a painting for me if I provided him with whatever equipment was necessary.

“He did, and his marvellous painting has followed me ever since and I treasure it greatly,” she said.

Sadly, this gifted young man died tragically in December 2022 and Martin and the family mourn him greatly.

Sister Yvonne worked in the Nambucca area between 1994-98.

q John Keene and Uncle Martin Ballangarry with the artwork.

q Keene Ballangarry’s painting, ‘The Cycle of Life’.

Local Land Services warn of wild dog threat

are establishing and maintaining their breeding territories.

domestic dog to be attacked by several wild dogs waiting further away,” Dean said.

NORTH Coast Local Land Services has received five reports of domestic dogs being attacked and killed by wild dogs in the last two months.

Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common occurrence at this time of year and although wild dogs can attack domestic dogs at any time, January to April is the time most attacks occur.

attacked or killed cannot be underestimated,” Dean Chamberlain, Team Leader, Invasive Pests said.

Domestic dogs are seen as an intruder and threat and so become a target for wild dogs.

Most wild dog attacks are fatal due to the severity of the injuries inflicted on the domestic dogs and any that do survive require considerable veterinary care.

Don’t let your dog wander from your sight when you are out and about on your property; there have been reports of wild dogs attacking working dogs when mustering cattle.

Don’t leave uneaten dog food about.

“These were beloved pets minding their own business on their own property and the impact on owners of their pet being

This is the time of the year - leading into the breeding season - when you will hear plenty of howling as wild dogs

“I have heard stories of wild dogs enticing domestic dogs away from their yards by acting friendly in a playful manner and for the

Farmers fear for 3G shutdown

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CONCERNS are rife about the imminent shutdown of 3G mobile phone services at the end of June this year.

NSW Farmers, selfdeclared as Australia’s largest and only statebased farming organisation that represents farmers across all agricultural commodities, have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies do not leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage in the wake of the 3G shutdown.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Deb Charlton said, “As

providers push ahead with this 3G network shutdown, there’s no doubt there will be farmers who often work alone and a long way from help, who run into trouble or have an accident, and will be unable to call for help,” Mrs Charlton said.

“Even with the 3G network in place, there are hundreds of horror stories of accidents occurring on farms or on isolated country roads, where people have not had the mobile coverage they need to contact emergency services and get lifesaving help.

“We have absolutely no confidence that 4G coverage will be available when the

3G network is switched off, and we will only see more of these tragic situations as a result.”

When 3G emerged around 2003, most mobile phones were used for voice calls or SMS.

Ten years later, 4G technology allowed data speeds ten times faster than 3G, but many models may still use 3G for voice calls, including to 000, especially when the lesswidespread 4G transceivers are unavailable.

A more recent iteration of 4G is ‘VoLTE’, which allows newer smartphones to make voice calls using internet data, however, most smartphone owners

may be unaware of whether their current smartphone can use it.

Telstra’s official information confirms that they are switching off 3G on 30 June 2024.

“If your device doesn’t support VoLTE emergency calling, you will not be able to make an emergency call to 000 on the Telstra Mobile Network,” is Telstra’s advice.

“If you have a device that can only use 3G, you won’t be able to connect to Telstra’s network after 30 June 2024.”

To reduce the risks of attacks from wild dogs, ensure your dog is secure in a dog proof fence or cage, particularly at night.

For further support and advice please contact the North Coast Local Land Services Biosecurity team on 1300 795 299.

q Check your ‘Settings’ for an option like ‘Mobile networks’, then make sure you have one of the options including ‘4G’ available and enabled.

would like to thank all those who have supported the clinic and we look forward to looking after the community in the future.

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Ombudsman hosts Bring Your Bills Days to Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

RESIDENTS who are worried about the cost and payment of their energy or water bills will have the opportunity to talk directly to the NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman (EWON) at an event in Coffs Harbour in April.

A ‘Bring Your Bills Day’ will be held especially for residents and small business operators at Coffs Harbour’s Cavanbah Centre on Wednesday 10 April from 10am-5pm.

These events are being held to assist locals with their energy and water bills and provide information on rebates and concessions for customers concerned about rising energy prices.

In 2022/2023, there was a 32 percent increase in complaints to EWON from customers in the Coffs Harbour – Grafton

region, and an eighteen percent increase from Mid North Coast customers.

On average, 65 percent of all complaints to EWON from customers in these regions were about billing, including high or estimated bills or problems with rebates or concessions.

“Concerns and complaints about high bills and affordability issues including debt and disconnection will be most prevalent,” NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman Janine Young told News Of The Area.

“Estimated bills, problems with contracts and supply issues are also likely to be raised.

“We’ll be here to offer advice and assistance about managing high bills, saving energy and dealing with energy providers.

“We'll listen to concerns, review bills and work to resolve issues on the spot.

“We want people to walk away with a better

understanding of their energy bills and with knowledge about the range of affordability assistance available to them,” she said.

Janine recognised the Mid North Coast is regularly subject to extreme weather conditions including flooding, and particularly over the past twelve months, cost-of-living pressures and increased energy prices.

“We’re bringing our staff directly to locals, to offer advice about managing bills, saving energy and dealing with providers.

“We’re there to confidentially listen to people’s concerns, review bills and work with locals to resolve any issues they may have – on the spot,” she said.

Each event will provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for advice, support and information.

Janine will be joined by a range of community and government agencies, and energy retailers who can provide direct assistance to their customers with their energy bills.

There will also be support and advice for seniors and carers including about legal and financial issues, tenancy rights and community and social services.

Customers are encouraged to bring along current and past energy bills, letters from retailers, Centrelink Health Cards, and any other concession cards.

The Energy and Water Ombudsman is a free dispute resolution service that assists customers when they can’t resolve issues with their energy or water provider.

q Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW Janine Young is hosting Bring Your Bills Days in Coffs Harbour.

Sing Australia members get into St Patrick’s Day spirit

By Andrea FERRARI

GREEN was the theme for an early celebration of St Patrick’s Day for Sing Australia Coffs Harbour members on Monday, March 11.

The singers, dressed in the colour of the Emerald Isle, sang songs selected with a focus on all things green and Irish.

Think ‘McNamara’s Band’, ‘Green Door’, ‘Danny Boy’, and ‘It’s a Great Day for the Irish’, among others.

“One of our members, Joel Watson, who uses a motorised wheelchair, was helped into the swing of things by his carer and

Sing Australia member Jenny, the group’s gig coordinator,” Ros told News Of The Area.

“It was great to see the delight on his face.”

Next up for the local singers was a gig at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living.

While not officially part of the NSW Seniors' Week schedule, the group enjoyed the opportunity to entertain some of the area’s retired residents.

“We sang a mixed bag of songs, including ‘Walk Right In’, ‘I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing’, ‘The Carnival Is Over’ and a harmonica interlude by member Dave Mylrea playing ‘Edelweiss’.

“It’s always a delight to sing with and for others and we love it when our audience joins in, and we are asked to come back,” said Ros.

Sing Australia is an Australia-wide organisation founded in 1985 by Colin Slater OAM, with groups situated in most states and territories.

“More and more people are discovering that singing with a group is uplifting and fun.

“It doesn’t matter what your singing talents are,” said Ros.

q Singing at The Shoreline, the Sing Australia Coffs Harbour group was led by Dave Mylrea.

q Sing Australia Coffs Harbour members Jenny, Kerry and Bev celebrating St Patrick’s Day.

q Sing Australia Coffs Harbour member Jenny with Joel Watson getting into the swing of the singsong.

Tea4Tees campaign launched to support sick kids

By Andrea FERRARI

SHARING the story about her son’s life with a serious heart condition, Coffs Harbour mum Marissa is bringing awareness to the first ever Tea4Tees fundraiser.

The campaign has been launched to raise money to buy 'Supertees', specially designed superhero t-shirts which open under the arms for easy thermometer access, with evenly placed press studs that can be opened around tubes and lines, as well as being PET scan and MRI friendly.

Emblazoned with a superhero design, Supertees are a game changer when Marissa's son Chase, aged nine, is in hospital.

“Chase had a Supertee donated to him last year and it has made life so much easier for him, especially with so many monitors and lines connected after surgery because it can be undone at the sides and under the arms,

without becoming tangled,” Marissa told News Of The Area, who said she’d been looking for a product like this for years.

Marissa said Chase’s Supertee makes him feel like he has “special superhero powers”.

“Chase always says: ‘I’m brave and strong mum, I can do it’,” she said.

Speaking about the need for a donor heart, Marissa said, “As Chase’s heart begins to deteriorate, he is on the list for a heart transplant.

“It’s a very big opener and a very big scary thing.

“I’m hoping he never gets so bad that we need to go down that path.

“Chase had a stent put in his heart when he was fourand-a-half and last year he needed follow-up surgery to balloon the stent and it’s expected he will need to have that done again when he is twelve.”

Sharing the power of the Supertees, Marissa said that

during Chase’s last hospital stay at Westmead, there were eight children on the ward all wearing their Supertees together.

Wearing them together gives them a sense of camaraderie and bravery.

Tea4Tees is a monthlong event in April to help the children’s charity reach its goal of donating 16,000 Supertee kits to sick children in hospitals across Australia this year.

Supertee founder and CEO Jason Sotiris said it’s an opportunity to have some fun with family and friends while making a real difference in the lives of sick kids and their families.

Tea4Tees will run from 1-30 April 2024.

For more information visit www.fundraise.supertee.org. au/event/tea4tees/home.

q Living with a heart condition, young Chase wears his Supertee for bravery when he’s in hospital.

82-year-old solo traveller shares adventure advice

By Andrea FERRARI

‘YOU’RE never too old to travel safely’ was the takeaway message from 82-year-old solo traveller Pauline Campbell during a recent presentation to members and guests of the Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN).

With International Women’s Day and the commencement of Seniors Week in early

March strongly supported throughout the Coffs Coast, the Older Women’s Network presented a talk by an inspirational older lady on Wednesday 13 March, at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living’s Pavilion Room.

Pauline, one of the group’s long-standing members, is a seasoned campervan traveller.

As guest speaker she discussed her one-woman travel adventures.

CHOWN Coordinator Lorraine Penn told News Of The Area, “Pauline delightfully entertained the audience with details on what triggered her desire to

commence solo travelling in the first instance.”

At the age of 55 and then single, she planned her first trip to Ireland.

She backpacked around the Emerald Isle, staying at a range of good and not so good youth hostels.

“Her encounters with the locals were full of laughter and fun, and she shared a few stories,” Lorraine said.

“Pauline’s spirited nature took us on the most amazing journey of discovery as a solo traveller.”

After Ireland, her next trip was on home territory.

“She undertook the

most incredible journey around Australia in her campervan where she met many interesting and friendly other solo travellers.”

Today Pauline is an active participant of Solo Travel for Women Over 50.

Several of her travel companions attended her talk and chatted with members afterwards about their experiences.

Pauline shared many tips on what to do and what not to do as a solo traveller, especially around the safety aspect as a woman.

“She said the feelings of inspiration, empowerment and determination to travel

have been her driving passion," Lorraine said.

“She talked about how and why she engaged with other solo travellers along the way, the degree of difficulties she encountered and how she overcame these challenges, what type of information you should share with others along the way, and how to find those quirky overnight places to park your campervan if you are running low on funds.”

At the conclusion of Pauline’s guest speaker slot, other members were encouraged to share one of their own travel stories.

q Pauline Campbell, an 82-year-old solo traveller, was the guest speaker at a recent Coffs Harbour Older Women's Network meeting.

q Coffs Harbour Older Women's Network guests hear advice around venturing out on solo travel beyond a certain age.

Coffs Creek shoreline to be transformed

Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos said.

“This project is set to deliver a stunning result for the community.”

Sanctuary.

Popular with walkers, joggers, picnickers and visitors, the area will be transformed and protected by works aimed at stemming erosion.

“Our interaction with the natural waterways is one of the reasons why we love living here, and this section of Coffs Creek is something of a magnet for residents and tourists especially over the warmer months,” City of

Scheduled works will be headlined by the build of a 100-metre shoreline rock retaining wall.

As well as guarding against erosion in this high tidal location, the wall will tie-in to other planned enhancements in the $1.9 million Coffs Creek Protection Project.

These include a new footpath to link to the existing path and a new 60m-long suspended boardwalk.

Sandstone steps will provide access to the intertidal sand flats while a new jetty pier with steps will provide access to the creek.

Approximately 30m of new sandstone seating will be created.

Salt marsh areas will be re-established and new shade trees will be planted.

The existing boat ramp and footpath will be retained in the scope of works.

“It’s a high visibility location and works are due to be complete by September 30, weather permitting,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick said.

“The works will improve the physical stability of the area, add to the aesthetics and be generally more

user-friendly for people on the creek bank and those wanting to access the water.”

The project has been

A guide to lasting happiness

By Andrea FERRARI

SAWTELL psychologist and Repton resident Jill Hely has penned a twelve-week guide to building lasting emotional wellbeing through adopting habits shown to improve mood.

The paperback book, ‘Happiness Habits’, was launched at the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club on Friday 8 March at a well-attended, lively event featuring a round of ‘Happiness Habits karaoke’.

“We came up with Happiness Habits karaoke as a way of getting people out of their comfort zone and having fun; both important elements in emotional wellbeing,” Jill told News Of The Area.

“The game involved

spinning a wheel which would land on one of the twelve core strategies that are covered in the book.

“Each category had a range of well-known songs you could choose to sing that were related to the topic.

“My dear friend Alex Halsted and I did a very apt version of ‘A Little Help from my Friends’ by the Beatles where I definitely sang out of key.”

A first-time author, Jill said the turning point to put finger to keyboard came after a string of challenging life events.

She realised at that point it was now or never when it came to making her childhood dream of becoming an author come to fruition.

“Writing has always been a joy for me, so I tinkered with the book over the course of a year on my days off at home in Repton, which really just felt like a lovely hobby.”

Her inspirational setting?

“A lot of my writing was done sitting at the beautiful antique ladies' writing desk that had been my great grandmother’s and handed down through the generations to me, so that was quite special to be really putting it to good use.”

Jill said she took much guidance from 'Bird by Bird’, a book by Anne Lamott, who writes about writing.

“There is a quote by her in the front of my book about doing the things you really want to be doing in your life

and not leaving it too late, which is just beautiful.”

As a psychologist, dealing with the challenges people face in life comes with the territory, but Jill wanted her

book to go one step further.

“I wanted the workbook to have a focus on increasing our ability to enjoy the good stuff in life, no matter what difficulties we are facing.”

Throughout the process, she found that writing about the strategies used to feel happier took her mind off negativity, helping her “feel happier too”.

Happiness Habits features evidence-based techniques for improving emotional wellbeing, with habit-strengthening strategies including weekly exercises, journaling and progress-tracking.

“Our beliefs about ourselves can really hold us back from making the changes we really desire in

“It's worth seeing if you can prove yourself wrong about any negative core beliefs you are carrying

“Chances are that you are more capable than you believe you are.”

q Nadine Rahman, Jill Hely and Bronte Hely at Jill Hely’s book launch.

q A good turn-out for Jill Hely’s book launch at Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club.

q Alex Halsted and first-time author Jill Hely.

A SECTION of shoreline near the mouth of Coffs Creek will be upgraded, with the project centred on the Englands Park green space between the creek and the Coffs Coast Wildlife

funded by City of Coffs Harbour and a NSW Government grant.

q The comprehensive City of Coffs Harbour works project will be centred on the Englands Park green space between the creek and the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.

Empowering donation by Park Beach Bowls Club

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Rehabilitation/Stroke Unit at Coffs Harbour Health Campus has two new pieces of equipment to help patients get back on their feet, thanks to a $6,000 grant from Park Beach Bowling Club (PBBC).

The grant facilitated the purchase of a plinth and a Sara Stedy device.

These additions serve specific functions in the rehabilitation process for patients.

The plinth is used for strengthening exercises, enabling patients to engage in targeted physical therapy routines designed to aid in their recovery.

Nurse Unit Manager

Jennie Helisma said the plinth and Sara Stedy will play a crucial role in facilitating the recovery journey of patients, empowering them to regain strength and mobility.

“This donation represents so much more than the provision of medical equipment,” she told News Of The Area.

“The Park Beach Bowling Club’s ongoing support of the Rehabilitation/Stroke Unit directly enhances the quality of care we can provide to patients.

“It also is testament to the power of community

The Sara Stedy provides essential assistance for patients as they transition from a sitting to a standing position, promoting mobility and independence.

collaboration and the profound difference we can make when we work together in service of others,” she said.

Park Beach Bowling Club CEO Thane Duncan told NOTA, “We are very proud of our association with the stroke rehab unit and have a strong relationship with them.

“We have had Club members that have relied on the remarkable base hospital team and their equipment and see it as very important to play our small part, by providing equipment that assist in the rehabilitation of all patients but also providing safe working equipment for the staff to do their roles.”

Bello offered water leakage funding

By Andrea FERRARI

BELLINGEN Shire Council is one of fifteen local councils being offered co-funding by the NSW Government to launch infrastructure projects targeting water loss and boosting efficiency.

The maximum subsidy value is capped at $150,000 per local water utility/ council.

Administered by the Department of Planning and Environment, the funding is part of the NSW Government’s three-year,

water per year.

Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen told News Of The Area, “We will certainly be looking at what projects we may have that would fit the criteria for the funding but there are no specifics at this point in time with the funding only just having been announced."

Funding in the past has paid for new equipment, provided training, increased resources and

supplied councils with comprehensive tools to save water.

Bellingen Shire Council, along with the other fourteen NSW councils named, have never before received this funding.

The plan is to complete all approved projects by May next year.

Minister for Water Rose Jackson said, “We know in regional NSW that an average of fifteen percent of water sourced from

Teddy Bears’ Easter Sunday Picnic

By Andrea FERRARI

PACK up your teddy bears, they have a date this Easter Sunday, 31 March, at Coffs Community Gardens.

Everyone, young and old, is invited to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the grounds of Combine Street Community Gardens, in the park behind 51 Combine Street.

There will be an Easter Egg hunt early in the day starting from 11am.

Woolworths has agreed to donate 240 Easter eggs which should provide enough hidden ‘treasure’ for the hunt.

“There’s lots of space outside to run around and kick balls or play games,” said

Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Bob Moulds.

“Bring a plate of finger food to share, a blanket or fold up chairs, and musical instruments if you like, for a fun family day.

“If weather allows, we’ll light the wood fired pizza oven for home style pizzas.”

Pups are not invited so they’ll have to make their own Easter Sunday plans.

“Dogs are not permitted in the garden fenced area so please leave them at home or keep them outside.

“Fancy dress welcome,” said Bob.

nature is lost because of leaking pipes or inefficient networks, which really adds up.

“This new funding is a game-changer, supporting councils to minimise water losses, upskill operators and help save hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“At the same time, it’s never been more important to boost drought resilience across regional NSW as we prepare for a more variable climate, and this work has a critical role to play in locking-in a more secure water future for local communities.”

q A fun day for everyone, young and old, is planned for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Coffs Community Garden.

q Park Beach Bowling Club CEO Thane Duncan, Rehabilitation Unit Nurse Unit Manager Jennie Helisma, Occupational Therapist Gerard De Carle, Park Beach Bowling Club Director Chairperson Laurie Boekeman and Physiotherapist Tim Kuchel with the new equipment.

q Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen.

From Woopi to Broadway

By Andrea FERRARI

EIGHT local performing arts students have been selected to participate in Travelgang’s Aussie All-Stars Musical Theatre Ultimate Adventure to the USA.

This is the first time any Coffs Harbour/ Woolgoolga theatrical performer has been selected, let alone eight of them, with six taking up the opportunity.

To be eligible for the trip the eight studentsElla Grace Chowdhury, Cleo Davison, Ebony Davies, Josie Armstrong, Shanaya Pitt, Tenaya Baker, Ben Cikla and Makaylah Beattyattended the Junior Theatre Festival Australia in October 2023.

Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio (WPAS) and Naidu Theatre Company Director Jade Naidu told News Of The Area, “The students were fortunate to be able to audition for the Aussie All-Stars team along with 1000 other

kids and were selected for the USA experience based on this audition.

“Only 30 kids in Australia were chosen and eight of them are from WPAS - an amazing reflection on the performing arts on the Coffs Coast and Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio.”

The two-week trip takes place in January 2025.

The kids will travel first to Broadway, participating in workshops and performance rehearsals, next onto Atlanta to perform at the Atlanta Junior Theatre Festival, before travelling to LA to take part in industry workshops at Disneyland.

“For regional Coffs Harbour theatre performers, the idea of going to Broadway and performing at the world's largest theatre festival in Atlanta isn't something that happens every day,” Jade said.

“This is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity

for Australia's most outstanding musical theatre performers to come together and perform at the Junior Theatre Festival Atlanta, the world's largest festival celebrating the talents and achievements of young people in musical theatre.”

“They will be surrounded by the top directors and producers in the industry, and absorb incredible knowledge on how the industry works in America and on Broadway.”

To have successfully been offered a place in the Aussie All-Stars team

not only validates and emphasises the hard work of these students, but how dedicated they are to their training and education. They have all been training as singers, dancers and actors, some since they were aged just five-yearsold.

To pay for the trip, the students’ fundraising activities start now.

The trip costs $11,000 per student and WPAS has set a target of raising $30,000 to cover half the cost for each student.

q Woolgoolga performance talents Ebony Davies, Makaylah Beatty, Shanaya Pitt, Cleo Davison, Josie Armstrong and Ella Grace Chowdhury.

Have your say on changes to water laws for firefighting

THE Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is encouraging residents to have their say on proposed changes to water laws that would give property owners and farmers across the state improved access to water for firefighting.

The Water for Bushfire Preparedness and Firefighting Proposed Approach Paper outlines changes that would make it easier for NSW landholders to lawfully take small volumes of water to fight bushfires that threaten their properties.

It includes a potential new exemption that could be introduced quickly.

If implemented, this would be reviewed after a few years to determine whether it

should transition to a basic landholder right under the Water Management Act 2000.

The current laws allow rural fire brigades and their officers to take water from a water source to extinguish or control a fire without a licence.

But landholders themselves are only exempt if there is an emergency and they have received a lawful direction from an authorised officer.

There are no provisions at the moment for farmers or landholders to extract water from rivers or aquifers to help them prepare for imminent bushfires or fight active fires on their own land without holding water licences that can cost many thousands of dollars.

With these issues in mind, a technical advisory group has been set up to review and address the situation.

A range of policy options have been assessed and the department is now proposing a new regulatory framework that is simpler and more accessible to landholders, while still being enforceable.

Executive Director Strategy and Policy –Water, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Kaia Hodge said, “No one can forget the devastating 2019-20 bushfire season.

“Its length and intensity, after years of prolonged drought across the state hammered home the importance of getting on the front foot with bushfire preparedness

Australians living in fear of extreme weather events

National polling by the Climate Council identified that one in three Australians report being worried that they may have to permanently relocate because of extreme weather.

us have already uprooted our lives due to extreme weather.

“This experience goes beyond moving house, it means losing the wonderful support and connections that communities provide.

including improving landholder’s access to water.

“The NSW Government has set-up a technical advisory group to tackle this head on, including developing ways to cut the red tape and remove the cost burden so landholders and farmers can easily and lawfully access water in bushfire emergencies to protect lives and property.

“But it is also important that any changes to the regulations do not have any major impacts on the environment or other water users, which is why they need to be carefully considered and managed responsibly.”

To view the documents and share your views, go to https://water.dpie.nsw.gov. au/our-work/allocations-availability/ drought-and-floods/water-for-bushfirepreparedness-and-firefighting

The public consultation process will close on 6 May 2024 and a What We Heard report will be published mid-year.

save lives and homes that would otherwise be lost.

“After a summer of climate whiplash, now is the time to enlist communities and give them what they need: information about the risks they face, places to gather and make plans for when disasters strike, and resources and education on how to keep one another safe.”

Polling was conducted by YouGov with a representative national sample of 1,568 Australians.

According to research from the organisation, one in three NSW residents report having either been forced to move after an extreme weather event or knowing someone who has.

Four in five Australians (79 percent) say they are worried about the impact of extreme weather events on children and young people.

One in ten Australians have already been forced to move temporarily or permanently from their homes due to an extreme weather event.

One in three Australians know someone who has been forced to relocate from their homes due to an extreme weather event, and almost 85 percent are worried about the prospect of their insurance becoming unaffordable due to worsening extreme weather events.

Dr Grant Blashki is a practising General Practitioner and a Climate Council Fellow.

“This summer, communities across the country were hurtled between dangerous downpours and record-breaking temperatures,” Dr Blashki said.

“It’s understandable that Australians are anxious about what lies ahead for their homes and their families.

“The fear people have of being forced to relocate is not unfounded.

“This polling tells us that one in ten of

“Climate-fuelled fires and floods present an almost impossible choice for families who are already under severe mental stress after experiencing an extreme weather event: Do they stay in a home with ongoing risks of another fire or flood, or do they relocate?

“Relocating is an extremely difficult call for families to make, and one that reverberates throughout entire communities.”

Major General Peter Dunn, a member of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action and the former Commissioner of the ACT’s Emergency Services Authority, said Australians are grappling “a ceaseless onslaught of extreme weather events, fuelled by climate pollution”.

“Many have lost their homes, some have even lost loved ones, and their frustration at the lack of resources to prepare and recover from these disasters is palpable.

“For too long, our leaders have given too much attention to the ambulance at the bottom of the climate change-created cliff.

“By providing the resources people need to prepare for extreme weather, we can reduce the risks that communities face and

The polling questions were designed to understand the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on the wellbeing of Australians.

A SUMMER of wild swings between weather extremes has left NSW residents worried that worsening floods, fires and heat will force them to move from their homes, according to the Climate Council.

Filling bins for Little Wings

By Andrea FERRARI

LITTLE Wings has been successful in gaining a grant of $960 through the City of Coffs Harbour Mayoral Discretionary Fund in support of its Fuel Our Planes Return and Earn fundraiser program.

This means the cost of purchasing eight collection bins and stickers has been covered and Little Wings has been able to start supplying bins to participating local schools and businesses.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos told News Of The Area, “Little Wings makes a difference on the ground locally, encouraging recycling, which in turn helps fund an air and road transport service to connect children doing it tough with vital medical services.”

The bins are specifically for collecting bottles and tins marked with the 10c return and earn symbol.

“Every 20 bottles equals one litre of fuel for our aircraft… so we hope many people get involved,” Clare Pearson, Little Wings CEO told NOTA.

“Our goal for 2024 is to recycle 150,000 cans and bottles and fund fifteen missions, and expand the Return and Earn program to 30 local schools and 30 local businesses around NSW and QLD.”

In Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 5 March, the Little Wings team delivered bins to Sawtell Public School, Orara High School and the Treehouse Early Years Learning Centre.

“Everyone at Treehouse Early Years Learning Centre in Boambee is excited about participating in the fundraiser,” Team Leader Maria Jenkins told NOTA.

“The project is something that is very

close to our hearts here.

“We have a few families within our centre that regularly utilise the amazing, caring and supportive services of Little Wings.

“We are so grateful to Little Wings and the Coffs Harbour City Council for the generous donation of the return and earn bin and we cannot wait to start filling it up and earning money to fuel the planes,” she said. Within the collaboration is Coffs

CHH COFFS HARBOUR HARDWOODS

Container Return, the return and earn recycling partner which operates the free bin pick-up service and takes the empty bins back to the participating schools.

Coffs Container Return Manager Luke Seller told News Of The Area, “We are proud to be the official Coffs Harbour depot partner for the Little Wings Fuel Our Planes fundraiser campaign.

“We are honoured to support Little Wings in their vital mission.”

Anyone in the community can support

the campaign by taking their containers to 313 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour.

“We’re open Monday through Saturday and ready to contribute to this meaningful cause,” said Luke.

Little Wings is interested in collaborating with Coffs Harbour schools, preschools, clubs, pubs and local businesses to join the Fuel Our Planes Return And Earn Fundraiser campaign.

Find out more about the fundraiser by visiting www.littlewings.org.au.

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By Manny WOOD

‘Generation skipping’ will litigated

MARY makes a will, leaving the whole of her estate to her five grandchildren.

She passes-away with an estate worth $1 million.

Mary’s two adult daughters contest the will, seeking provision from her estate.

The Supreme Court hears evidence that Mary’s previous will, made some 30 years ago, left the whole of her estate to charity.

She had no grandchildren at the time.

Mary also left a statement, accompanying her will, stating that her daughters received a substantial inheritance from their aunt, which was later revealed to be in the order of $500,000.

Mary also stated that she had only spoken to one of her daughters a few times in the last 20 years.

She said that her other daughter had a child that she was not told about and due to the lack of contact with her daughters and the inheritance that they had already received, she had no obligation to provide for them in her will.

The grandchildren were under 18 years of age at the time of the hearing and were represented by a ‘tutor’.

The Court stated that the scheme of the will could be described as ‘generation skipping’ and said that a parent’s primary obligation is to their children and not their grandchildren.

Mary’s daughters give evidence that they suffered emotional rejection from their mother whom they described as ‘erratic’. They also said that the alleged estrangement was false.

The Court found that Mary’s will was made to unfairly punish her daughters for not living nearby and after an assessment of their individual financial circumstances and future needs, ordered that they each receive one-third of Mary’s estate.

The Court also ordered that the daughter’s legal costs were to be paid from the estate.

It is not common for two plaintiffs in this type of claim to be awarded the same amount and the award equated to three times the amount offered to them in pre-trial negotiations.

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

This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

Cashless society fears

DEAR News Of The Area, IT concerns myself and a lot of other folk that the day will come that you can only pay with a plastic card.

We are heading for a cashless society where there will be a surcharge along with a hidden tax with every purchase.

Just last month, Bankwest in WA closed 45 of their branches and another fifteen went to CBA branches, which forces people to do online banking, leaving the elderly folk wide open to scams.

McDonalds had a meltdown recently with a worldwide outage which cost them millions of dollars - no cash, no food.

Once they get us cashless they will charge whatever commission they like on our cards!

Everyone who can, go to your ATM on Tuesday 2 April and draw out $20 dollars.

The banks will be running around like chooks with their heads chopped off trying to refill their ATMs.

Hopefully this will give them the message on how we feel to never let cash vanish.

Regards, Phyll TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.

Standing up for our profession

DEAR News Of The Area,

HAVING a high profile should not provide anyone a free pass to speak disrespectfully and unfairly about others.

Forestry Australia is appalled by the misinformation about forest scientists and professionals that has been perpetuated by lobbyists and antiforestry campaigners in recent media articles.

It is hard not to think that such narratives have been constructed to suit certain agendas. Statements made are not universally supported by forest scientists, and do not recognise the knowledge, expertise and credibility of Australia’s world-leading forest scientists.

It is also disappointing that recent coverage has not included these other voices.

Forestry Australia is a not-for-profit, independent professional association with 1,200 members.

Our members are individuals who have high levels of scientific expertise and extensive operational experience.

They operate across all aspects of forest, fire and land management, farm forestry and tree growing throughout Australia.

Some of our members are current or

Don’t take customers’ parking spots

DEAR News Of The Area,

TO Sharai Hohner and the workers complaining about the lack of all-day parking in the CBD.

There is an unwritten rule that ‘you don’t take your customers’ parking space’.

At least that’s the rule I worked by when I was 20 years in retail in the CBD.

You mention not everyone can shift their cars every two hours.

These two hour spots are for your customers/clients and should be left vacant so they can turnover a number of times during the day to enable your customers to shop with you.

If you don’t have customers you won’t have a business or a job so you won’t have to worry about parking.

It’s simple, if people can’t park easily in the CBD because all the spaces are taken by the workers they will just go elsewhere to shop.

Probably to Park Beach Plaza where there is a big paddock of spaces available to them and where the workers are required by management to park in the far reaches of the carpark so as not to inconvenience the shoppers.

For your information this is the parking available in the CBD taken from the Council website:

Park Ave Car Park - three levels with 2hr, 3hr and all day parking available.

Castle St Car Park - eight levels with 2hr, 3hr and all day parking available.

Gordon St Car Park - all day parking available.

past employees of State forest agencies responsible for timber harvesting.

These forest scientists and professionals are among the most dedicated and passionate individuals, who make significant and underacknowledged contributions to forest management, forest conservation and provision of renewable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced timber for the Australian public.

This contribution furthers our understanding of forest ecology and forest fire management. It also includes operational expertise in active and adaptive management options that are crucial for building climate resilience and mitigating wildfires.

These forest scientists make significant contributions to managing and conserving our forests for the benefit of society.

They provide elite and specialized fire fighting capacity to all major wildfire events, collect and apply seed to revegetate forests severely degraded by bushfires, and are at the forefront of technological advancement such as drones and sophisticated apps to record and monitor forest values. In addition, they conduct the most comprehensive threatened species monitoring programs that exist in this country, and oversee comprehensive management plans that provide high quality, sustainable local hardwood timbers.

It is time to move on from these

Elbow St Car Park - all day parking available.

Scarba St Car Park - 3hr and all day parking available.

Lyster St Car Park - all day parking available.

Coffs St – 2hr parking available.

There seems to me to be quite a lot of all-day parking available which I hope you will use rather than the two to three hour spots.

Everything is just a five minute walk in Coffs.

Regards, F STEPHENSON, Coffs Harbour.

tiresome, divisive and outmoded forest wars. Australia needs forest management decisions to be informed by pragmatic, open minded, evidencebased and credible voices who engage in positive dialogue regarding future forest management. In doing so, it is only right that we recognise the immense positive contributions of the forest scientists and forestry professionals who have dedicated their careers to evidencebased care for our forests.

Regards, Dr Michelle FREEMAN, President, Forestry Australia.

Who are the real hypocrites here?

DEAR News Of The Area,

REALLY! Who are the hypocrites here?

While Steve Dobbyns claims to be an independent forest industry expert (Opinion, NOTA 22 March) he disappointingly trots out the same rubbery figures and denialist rhetoric that has already failed to convince those on the ground who are concerned about native forest logging.

His suggestion that anti-logging campaigners protesting about the

Times gone by

By Karen FILEWOOD

THE idea of a butter factory in Coffs Harbour initially arose when Mr J Kempnish of Maclean called a meeting of farmers and dairymen at the Pier Hotel in early July 1906.

He proposed to build a butter factory and refrigerating plant on a site opposite the jetty, giving top prices for cream, provided he was guaranteed support by at least 20 suppliers for a

current clear-felling of mature hardwood plantations are being hypocritical, is both an uninformed reading of the situation and misleading.

The provisional area of the proposed Great Koala National Park, which was based on the best available scientific data of the most viable koala hubs to ensure connectivity and species survival, was always going to include some mature ‘plantation’ hardwood forests.

That is an unfortunate function of plantations being integrated within the

native forest network and areas of core koala habitat being contained in original retained native forest remnants within plantation areas.

It was always going to require the adults in the room sitting down and negotiating a compromise solution.

That is why there were calls right from the start for a moratorium on logging within the proposal area until this process could be completed.

regarding the future of NSW koala populations, the ‘new’ Labor Government and the Forestry Corporation’s and logging industry’s claimed concern for the future of our iconic marsupial; all we have seen is a ‘full steam ahead’ harvest program of industrial clear-felling right in the heart of some of the region’s best core koala habitat, along with the continuing destructive ‘selective’ logging forays into adjacent non-plantation native forests.

To NOT rally against the current harvesting situation would be even more hypocritical!

Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee East.

Coffs Harbour Butter Factory: The Factory’s Foundations (Part

set term.

He would then enter an agreement to sell his business to the suppliers ‘at any time upon the most liberal of terms’.

A show of hands to check the proposal’s level of support proved to be unanimous.

Shortly after, another much larger meeting was held at the Pier Hotel to discuss the proposal’s finer details.

Mr Kempnish had secured a factory site near the jetty and tenders had been called for machinery.

Concerns were raised on the effect sea air would have on the plant, access

to the company books and other small details.

Attendees could sign an agreement guaranteeing support from suppliers, but although a large number of attendees refused to sign, Mr Kempnish received almost 20 signatures and others signed up later, raising hopes of success.

In mid-January 1907 the Land Board rejected Mr Kempnish’s application for a special lease to run a tramline from the proposed butter factory to the jetty so the project came to a halt.

On 13 July 1907 another meeting was held to discuss the establishment of

Are we getting good value for our National Parks?

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WAS wondering if we are getting good value for our land management in NSW.

Delving into the websites of NSW Government departments for facts and figures is a frustrating experience as it appears that the upper echelons of the government and public service are masters of the art of obfuscation.

According to the government website the total area of national parks in NSW is 7.6 million hectares.

This includes the large inland parks,

the alpine areas, and the 2.8 million hectares in the east coast forests.

The 2023-2024 annual budget for the Office of Environment and Heritage is $1.8 billion of recurrent expenditure plus about $500 million in capital expenditure.

This includes management of parks and reserves plus a few other things.

Using simple arithmetic this indicates that the management of National Parks costs the taxpayer between $230 and $300 per hectare every year.

This figure is probably a bit too high but it is difficult to get a breakdown of

Sadly, despite the accepted information regarding the dire state and predictions costs from this mega department.

In 2022-23 that other land manager, the Forestry Corporation managed about two million hectares and lost $15 million in revenue due to wet weather.

The net cost to the taxpayer was about $7.50 per hectare.

We are allowed to camp for free and take along our dogs in a state forest.

We are allowed four wheel driving, trail bike riding, horse riding, and a lot of other activities.

If national parks are supposed to be so good for animals, how is it that a recent comprehensive survey using sound recording found no difference in koala numbers between national park and harvested state forest?

Something fishy going on at the Jetty

DEAR News Of The Area,

THERE is something very fishy going on with the Jetty Foreshore development (excuse the pun).

My understanding is that the majority of the residents of Coffs Harbour are against any residential housing on the Jetty Foreshore.

Yet the News Of The Area on Friday 22 March reported that the State Government proposes up to 450 dwellings for the site.

The so-called community consultation did not include “no residential properties on the site” as an option but instead asked only how high and how much residential development should be included.

The arrogance of the State Government in trying to push this through is quite breathtaking.

I believe we, the citizens of Coffs Harbour, want the Jetty Foreshores to

have amenities and facilities available for use by all of us (along the lines proposed by Paul Amos).

This includes some holiday accommodation but amenities and facilities for all, including adequate parking.

This area is a jewel for Coffs Harbour and it is a travesty that it has been left undeveloped for so long.

It is prime real estate and should not be used to solve the undeniable housing shortage here. There are plenty of other areas available for low-cost and normal housing development.

Despite their denials, I believe the State Government’s plan is driven by a desire to maximise revenues, so when they say the proceeds will be put back into the development, all that means is it will be used to reduce the development costs.

If the worst should happen and residential housing is pushed through, I wonder whether there could be a ban on any politician or Government employee from purchasing any of the residential dwellings - the potential for capital gain would be most attractive.

I have lived in Coffs Harbour for 25 years now, and I am amazed at the total lack of any improvements to the Harbour e.g. Jetty Foreshore development, harbour silting up, boat ramp silting up, loss of marine repair slipway, can’t see the ocean from the BBQ sites, lack of parking and now squatters on the foreshore sites.

Surely we can do better than this?

Yours in despair, Chris RYLAND, Korora.

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a co-operative cold storage and butter factory in Coffs Harbour.

After voting on its establishment and office bearers, tasks were delegated and the meeting was adjourned for a week. When the meeting continued, replies had been received from various Sydney firms with estimates for erecting machinery; Mr McGuren had offered two blocks and Mr MacNamara one block of land; the Directors of the Coramba butter factory were keen to negotiate a means of working with the new cooperative; and a favourable report on the amount of suppliers was received.

This survey was carried out impartially and scientifically using a statistically valid methodology to remove bias.

For those who are interested, it was published in ‘Nature’, the world’s leading multidisciplinary peer reviewed science magazine, in March 2022 and was by Dr Brad Law and others.

It did not rely on “anecdotal evidence“ like so much of the information on the net these days.

The NSW State budget has allocated $80 million dollars for the Great Koala Park.

If it is the proposed 175,00 hectares then it will be at an additional cost to the taxpayer of $457 per hectare.

Do we really need any more National Parks?

Regards, Bernard COGHLAN,

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Bellingen and Nana Glen win junior cricket grand finals

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s best junior cricket teams have tasted grand final glory with victory in Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s junior grand finals.

Bellingen Green achieved the rare feat of winning two premierships in the same season, winning the second Under 12s season after an 11run win against the Northern Districts Rebels Blues in their grand final at Woolgoolga.

The home side won the toss and elected to bowl, with Bellingen scoring 8/83 from 19 overs.

Bellingen captain Xavier Hartley top scored with 25.

Bellingen’s bowlers rose to the occasion, restricting the Rebels to 8/72 to earn the

grand final victory.

Lachlan Barne had a sensational spell taking 4-6 from 2.1 overs, with Sky Kitley taking 2-6 from 2 overs.

It was Bellingen Green’s second premiership this season after winning the grand final of the first Under 12s season.

Nana Glen Lizards won the Under 14s premiership with a five wicket win against Sawtell Storm in their grand final at Reg Ryan Oval.

Chasing 109 for the grand final victory, Nana Glen reached the total with four balls to spare.

Manat Singh top scored for the Lizards with 32.

Sawtell won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 6/108 from their 20 overs.

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top scored for Sawtell retiring on 30 not out.

Nana Glen captain Zane Guthrie had a good spell taking 2-7 from 2 overs.

Bellingen/Dorrigo won the Under 16s premiership after a seven wicket win against the Macksville Bulls in their grand final at Dorrigo.

The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat, with the Bellingen/Dorrigo bowlers rising to the occasion, restricting the Bulls to 9/56 from 20 overs.

Taylor Gilbert had a great spell taking 2-0 from 2 overs, with Anthony Dyson taking 2-10 from 3 overs.

Bellingen/Dorrigo won the premiership chasing down the score in 13 overs, led home by Jamison Dawes who finished on 37 not out.

Trail runners take in beauty of National Parks

THE fourteenth running of the Washpool World Heritage Trails was held on Sunday 24 March by Coffs Trail Runners.

The event features a nine kilometre (km), 25km and 50km course through the Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks in the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area west of Grafton.

The event sold out within 72 hours of opening entries

with a total of 150 runners taking part in a great weekend of community-centred trail running.

Event Director Keelan Birch spoke about the success of the event.

“Our 2024 event sold out super quickly and it was fantastic to see so many people loving the event and the beautiful National Parks we run through.

“Coffs Harbour featured strongly across all distances with over 50 runners travelling from Coffs Harbour for the event.

“It is great to see the Coffs Trail Runners community grow from strength to strength.”

Some of the top performing runners from Coffs Harbour include Daniel Stein (first male 50km and new course record), Ben Lambert (third male 50km), Seabastion Toast (first female 50km), Annabelle Swainston (second female 50km), Jesscia Loader (first female 25km), Keelan Birch (first male 9km) and Elize Strydom (first female 9km).

The event organiser extended a special thankyou to the National Parks and Wildlife Service as well as Trail Brew and X-Press Print

Coffs cricket season review

By Aiden BURGESS

ANOTHER season of Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s competitions is in the books.

Here is how each club fared in the 2023/24 season.

Valleys Cricket Club: Lost just once on their way to winning the first grade premiership.

Sawtell Cricket Club: The best overall club of the senior competitions.

Were the only club to have semi-finalists in all four senior grades, finishing runners up in first grade and winning the second grade premiership.

The club were also runners up and minor premiers in the T20 Cup, and Under 14s runners up.

Coffs Colts: Won the T20 Cup and were the dominant team in fourth grade, winning the premiership and minor premiership double.

Also finished runners up in second grade.

Northern Districts Rebels: Preliminary finalists in first grade and minor premiers in second grade.

Were also runners up in fourth grade and the second Under 12s season.

Nana Glen Lizards: Won the third grade premiership and minor premiership

double.

Also won the Under 14s premiership.

Diggers Cricket Club: Had a tough first grade season winning just one game.

Runners up in the first Under 12s season, and were semi-finalists in the second Under 12s season and the Under 14s.

Bellingen/Dorrigo: Were strong in the junior ranks winning both Under 12s seasons, and the Under 16s premiership.

Also finished runners up in third grade.

Macksville Bulls: Finished runners up in the Under 16s competition.

and Signs for supporting the event.

A big thankyou to all the volunteers of the event: Bryan Ries, Keelan Birch, Sam Birch, Peter Birch, Jessica O'Leary, Brad Bryan, Maaike Veenkamp, Ross Donoghue, Malachi Donoghue, Jasmin Donoghue, Lucy StackpoleMoore, Tim Wilson, Darren Bow, Elize Strydom, Matt Fox, Jodi Willet, Shaz Maccrone, David Waugh, Peter

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event is the inaugural Coffs Backyard Ultra on Saturday 1 June 2024 at Coffs Harbour Showground.

More information on Coffs Trail Runners can be found at https://coffstrailrunners. com/.

q Sawtell were the only club to have semifinalists in all four senior competitions.

q Nana Glen Lizards Under 14s celebrate their grand final victory.

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Graham Glover, Sarah Willow, Annabelle Swainston and more.

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q The event sold out within 72 hours of opening entries with a total of

runners taking part in a great weekend of community-centred trail running.

q Competitors all-smiles at the Washpool World Heritage Trails event.

q A Washpool World Heritage Trails competitor runs through the stunning National Park.

Seahorses score with Wyong Leagues Group

By Andrea FERRARI

NOT a moment of doubt clouded the mind of the Woolgoolga Rugby League committee when Wyong Leagues Group (WLG) proposed that the Seahorses join them as an in-house club.

This major development for local sport sees Woolgoolga Junior and Senior Rugby League Clubs, the Seahorses, officially agree to become part of the WLG.

Since the WLG amalgamated with Woolgoolga Diggers and Safety Beach Golf Club in 2021, there has been a strong alignment between the Seahorses and the Group.

This relationship has been a very positive one for all parties and it is believed that this latest move is part of a natural evolution that will result in a stronger and brighter future for rugby league throughout the

district.

Woolgoolga Rugby League President Gavin Hann told News Of The Area, “When Ryan (Ryan Hopkins, WLG) first approached us (Seahorses) after meetings with Wyong’s management about the idea of becoming an in-house club of the Wyong Leagues Group, there was not a moment in our committee’s mind not seeing that our little football world was about to change.

“After the first few years of Wyong being our major sponsor, we had already seen so much change in the level of professionalism and experience naturally flowing through, helping us achieve what we had previously only dreamt of.

“The future for both us and the juniors has no limits with the guidance and backing of this massively successful group.

and we, in return, would like to do them and Woopi proud.

“2024 we hope to be bigger and better on the field, and off it,” he said.

Some very positive initiatives are planned, including the provision of more coaching and administrative support as well as further strengthening the ties with a very wellestablished Rugby League operation in the Wyong Roos who were founded in 1910.

One new ‘tradition’ will be an annual friendly match played between the Wyong Roos and the Seahorses in the pre-season, allowing both groups of players to showcase their early form and share their experiences.

Wyong Leagues Group

q Wyong Leagues Group’s Ryan Hopkins, Woolgoolga Seniors President Gavin Hann, Woolgoolga Seniors players Brodie Gentles and Renee Hopwood, player/ coach John Mitchell, Woolgoolga Seniors Vice President David Riley, Woolgoolga Diggers Club Manager Glenn Buckley, Woolgoolga Juniors Secretary Monique Byrne, Woolgoolga Junior players Dasher Mitchell and Billy Byrne and Woolgoolga Juniors President Simon Dawe.

“We have been directly involved with the teams since arriving in Woolgoolga from day one, so we were thrilled to see the Seahorses capture their first Group 2 premiership in 54 years in 2023.”

By Aiden BURGESS

SWIMMING North Coast members have excelled at the recent Swimming NSW State Open Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Swimming North Coast had fourteen swimmers from seven clubs who competed in 57 events at the State Open Championships, which attracted swimmers from across the country.

CEO Ben Coghlan said, “Our origins are as a rugby league club, so it is particularly satisfying to be able to bring another Club into the fold and ensure we continue to grow our great game across the state.

The Group has taken the view that if registration fees are the difference between a child getting to play rugby league or not, then it had to act.

added.

“We know that plenty of families are finding it tough right now and with so many feeling the pinch, we believe, as a major player in rugby league, that we should do all we can to remove barriers for involvement.

“For the future health of the sport in the community we must do all we can to encourage participation at the junior level,” Ben Coghlan

The Juniors Subsidy Program, being extended to the Seahorses, means the families registering players in Woolgoolga Juniors U5 – U13s will receive a $100 subsidy for each child registered to play for Woolgoolga.

Swimming North Coast members excel at State Championships

The most successful from Swimming North Coast was Macksville’s Ethan Blockey.

The seventeen-year-old competed in the Multi Class events, finishing fifth in the 200m freestyle, ninth in the 100m butterfly, fifth in the 100m breaststroke, sixth in the 50m freestyle, fifth in the 100m backstroke and sixth in the 200m medley.

He also competed in the 100m freestyle where he placed ninth in the heats, but

withdrew from the final.

Coffs Harbour’s RoseAnna Herden also competed in the Multi Class and finished ninth in the 14 years 100m freestyle.

Macksville swimmers Kiera Hetherington, Declan Sutton and Brielle Woodger also competed at the State Open Championships.

Hetherington, 17, finished 60th in the 50m butterfly, 80th in the 100m freestyle, 30th in the 100m

butterfly, 46th in the 100m backstroke, and 40th in the 50m backstroke.

Sutton, 21, finished 74th in the 100m freestyle, 41st in the 50m butterfly, 55th in the 100m butterfly, and 55th in the 50m freestyle.

Brielle Woodger, 17, finished 34th in the 100m butterfly.

q Ethan Blockey at the Swimming NSW State Open Championships.

“The benefits to this community of kids participation in team sport are way too important for us to ignore.”

Gala Day attracts hundreds

By David WIGLEY

HUNDREDS of footballers spanning from Newcastle to the North Coast converged upon Forsyth Park in Coffs Harbour for an exhilarating Gala Day of football on Sunday, March 24.

The SAP (Skills Acquisition Program) caters to junior footballers under twelve-years-old who represent their community football clubs during weekend fixtures.

In a carnival atmosphere, players relished the opportunity to compete against teams hailing from various regions including Newcastle, Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Taree and the Coffs Coast.

Head coach and former Socceroo Greg Brown

Friday,

“The Juniors Subsidy initiative shows these guys are here for the right reasons emphasised the importance of having fun.

“At this age it’s all about nurturing the love for the game and having fun,” he said.

“These players all represent their community football clubs and with additional coaching under the SAP program and Gala Days.

“It’s an opportunity to play against other regions including teams from the city such as Newcastle Olympic.

“We encourage the players to make decisions themselves with very little shouting from the sidelines.

“Through trial and error the juniors develop their instincts of when to pass, when to dribble and when to shoot.

“North Coast teams played very well and fared well against the teams from

q The North Coast Football Skills Acquisition Program under 11s.

games. “The variety of opposition was a good learning curve for our players. “This is a key period in their development and it was

Mid Coast, Tamworth and Newcastle, with some big wins, big defeats and close

great to see them play with a smile,” Brown said.

Coffs Oztag teams take on the state’s finest

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Coast’s top Oztag players have taken on the state’s finest during the NSW Senior State Championships in Coffs Harbour.

Coffs Harbour Cavaliers teams competed in six of the 17 divisions; the Women’s Open, Women’s 27s, Mixed 20s, Mixed Senior, Mixed Open and Men’s Open.

The Mixed Senior and Women's 27s teams made it

through to the third day and the quarter finals, with both teams bowing out in their quarter finals.

Coffs Harbour ‘s Women's 27s finished fourth in their pool with three wins and a draw from six games.

The Coffs women had a 10-0 win against Norwest, a 12-1 win against Ryde Eastwood, a 10-0 win against Wollongong, and a 2-2 draw with Central Coast.

The Coffs women went

down 2-0 in their quarter final against Fairfield City.

The Coffs Mixed Senior team also finished fourth in their pool, having a 12-2 win against Port Stephens, and a 12-1 win against Ulladulla.

The Mixed Senior team went down 10-1 to eventual runners up Penrith in their quarter final.

The Australian Senior Championships will be held in Coffs Harbour in November.

North Coast dogs hot on the scent at trials

By Mary KEILY

DOGS from the North Coast of NSW, including those from Dorrigo, Coramba, Nambucca, Fernmount and Coffs Harbour, competed at recent Scentwork trials in Grafton hosted by the local dog obedience club.

The trial was the first for some of the Coffs Harbour

Dog Club’s newest Scentwork handlers, with owners pleased that most of the rain held off at the Grafton Showgrounds.

From Coffs Harbour, Cocker Spaniel cross ‘Peach’ can’t get enough of scentwork, otherwise known as nose work or scent detection.

“Through a workshop at the Coffs Dog Club, my dog

loved it and so did I,” Peach’s owner Angela Sercombe told NOTA.

“So far Peach has got her Tricks Starter Title and Tracking Dog Title.”

Admitting not to love the Agility aspect of dog sports, Angela said Peach much prefers nose work.

“In Agility, she looks for ways to get out of the

ring straight away and with Scentwork she looks for ways to get in there and get started really quickly,” said Angela.

“She's keen and happy and she finds the scents well.”

Scentwork suits a wide range of dogs, from six months old to the elderly.

It suits dogs that may not be very comfortable or happy around other dogs, such as reactive dogs, because they perform alone, away from other dogs.

It’s also good for dogs

that may have conditions that restrict them in other sports, like vision impairments, physical impairments or ailments.

While scentwork can be fairly instinctive for the dogs, there is an element of teamwork required.

A handler must understand their dog and know what their alerts look like when they find a scent.

“Peach has a soft alert in that she changes her behaviour from seeking to a

more refined searching, for example hunting in a more particular area.

“When she finds it, she’ll look back at me,” said Angela.

In Scentwork, there are lots of levels/classes, different elements/scents and types of searches (containers or exterior, interior and vehicles) and different heights.

Peach picked up three qualifications over the weekend.

Nothing to sniff at!

q Dorrigo’s Kate Middleton with ‘Pippin’ and Tingha’s Suellen Cooper with ‘Buzz’.

q Coffs Harbour’s Women's Open team.

q Peach’s haul - straight to the pool room!

q Maria Priori and ‘Juno’ from Coffs Harbour.

q Dorrigo’s Jade Woodhouse with ‘Spirit’.

q Coffs Harbour’s Angela Sercombe with ‘Peach’.

Beaches Hockey Club prepare for new season

By Aiden BURGESS

BEACHES Hockey Club have been busy preparing for the new Hockey Coffs Coast season, which gets underway on Saturday, 6 April.

Beaches Hockey Club are coming off a successful year in 2023.

The club’s Beaches Seahorses side won the Women’s Division 1 grand final, with Beaches Hockey Club finishing runners up in the Men’s Division 1 and Division 2 competitions, as well as the Women’s Division 2 competition.

The club also took out the Under 16s title.

Beaches Hockey Club are looking for players in the four to nine years age bracket to join their ‘Hook in 2 Hockey Program’ at the Coffs Hockey Centre.

To find out more visit beacheshockeyclub.com.au.

Costa Group has also signed on as the club’s major sponsor for the next three years, which was welcomed by club president Jonathan Williams.

“The financial contribution will be used to encourage junior participation, provide quality training equipment, and help offset self-education expenses for our junior coaches and managers,” he said.

“We’ve got some great ideas on how we can work together; we’re hoping to brand some of our junior teams, create perpetual awards, deliver healthy eating options and plenty more.

“We’re grateful that an organisation with the reputation and size of Costa Group is keen to support local hockey and what our club, in particular, is doing.”

Costa Berries Regional Manager, Corindi, Mark Robertson, was looking forward

to partnering with Beaches Hockey Club.

“Costa Group is one of the largest fresh-food producers in the country,” he said.

“We encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle which fits perfectly with what Beaches Hockey Club and the local hockey community are trying to do.”

“This is a partnership where we look to build on our shared values and deliver additional benefits for their players, their families and the entire hockey community.”

Coffs Basketball Round 9 wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

TWO months after tipping off, the latest round of Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s senior seasons was decided with Round 9 games at Sportz Central.

Run It Back continued their unbeaten start to the Men’s A Grade season, winning their ninth straight game by beating The Warriors 94-66.

Adrian Schmidt top scored for the victors with 24 points, with Oliver Bond and Jonah Martin both scoring 22 points.

All Washed Up! won their fourth straight game beating The Chihuahuas 80-69.

Nathan Chiswell had

a game high 19 points for the winners, with Matthew France also scoring 19 points.

Shake n Bake edged past You Wouldn’t Understand 55-54, with Kaleb Bruckard having a game high 16 points.

Saints moved to the top of the Men’s B Grade ladder with a 40-32 win against White Chocolate.

Thunderbirds had a 53-46 win against 24fitty, Nicholas Tobin top scoring for the victors with 25 points, and Kieran Austin scoring 22 points for 24fitty.

Can’t Catch A Breath were also winners in Round 9 accounting for The Bears 65-26.

Matayo Nguyen top scored for the winners with 23 points.

Mantas consolidated second spot on the Men’s C Grade ladder with a 51-30 win against Clips.

The Sharks edged out Mantastic 45-43.

Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women maintained top spot on the Women’s A Grade ladder with a 100-21 win against the Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 2 team.

Charlize Morrison top scored for the winners with 28 points.

Waratah Women won their seventh straight game beating the Coffs Suns Under 16s Women 1 team 69-34.

Hilliars Roses maintained top spot on the Women’s Social Competition ladder with a 55-27 win against The Ring Ins.

Sky Hookers were also winners in Round 9 accounting for Block It Like It’s Hot 45-28.

Khaila Chalker top scored with 19 points for the winners.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association holds weekly senior and junior competitions at Sportz Central.

Women’s competitions are held on Tuesday nights, and men’s competitions are held on Wednesday nights.

Junior competitions are

held on Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

The new winter competition begins on Monday, 29 April.

Men’s competitions will be held on Monday nights, with an Over 30s men’s competition on Tuesday nights.

Indiana Baldwin top scored for the winners with 19 points.

Classic Returns

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ever grace the Coffs Coast.”

Encouraging a celebratory atmosphere, for the very first time spectators are invited to join in the fun at the par three 8th hole next to the clubhouse, featuring music, DJ, beverages and merchandise thanks to 4 Pines and Brookvale Union.

“Spectators can enjoy the pop-up bar and witness the best in the biz as they attack the pin in what is sure to be one giant party,” said Christopher.

The whole tournament is geared to a great spectator experience.

The organisers have set up to facilitate ease of getting around and getting a good view of some of the best female golfers on the Ladies European Tour and WPGA Tour of Australasia.

There are some great vantage points on offer across the entire golf course.

Ticket holders are being provided with a free park-andride service from the clubhouse

Bellingen Diggers Swimming Club

13.3.24

WE HAD sixteen swimmers tonight.

RACE 1 $ 25m Butterfly

There were three busts in this race, Colin Redman and Peter Allison, both taking one second off their and Stephen Boyd taking three seconds off his time.

HEAT 1

Jules Laurent blew them out of the water coming first, in second was Jim Baird and in third was Jill Williams.

HEAT 2

Andrew O’Keeffe blitzed the field coming first and in second was Elizabeth Casey.

FINAL

There was one bust in the final, Jules Laurent taking two seconds off his time.

Jim Baird swam in record time coming first and in the money and in second was Andrew O’Keeffe.

RACE 2 25m Breaststroke

There were two busts in this race, Jules Laurent and Paul Sheridan taking one second off their time.

HEAT 1

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

TUESDAY, 19th March, 2024, 55

MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford event at Dorrigo Golf Course which was in very good condition.

A grade: Winner – Steve Arnold 35, 1st runner-up Martin Tizzard 32, 2nd runner-up John Greensill 31 c/b, 3rd runner-up Richard Harrison 31 c/b.

B grade: Winner – Oonah Harvey

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

SOCIAL bowls Wednesday 20th March C Keogh, T Rhodes, K McLeod, V Slater def C McVicar, J Kennedy, R DeMeio, J Brown 21/11

J Pearce-Kennedy, M Gudgeon, D Crockett def S Myer, A Taylor, R Jupp 18/10

to the course’s hot spots.

“People can ride out to hole 12, pull up a seat to watch players coming through the 16th green and teeing off over the water to

the famous par three 17th hole, or enjoy a seat on the terrace lawn overlooking the 18th green,” said Christopher.

“This is going to be the best weekend of golf we’ve ever seen at Bonville,” he said.

auswomensclassic.com.au.

“Be sure to download your free three-day spectator pass.”

To download a free spectator pass visit www.

“The team at Golf NSW and Bonville are pulling out all the stops for the 2024 tournament and the best way to witness the show is right here at Bonville.

The Australian Women’s Classic Bonville was secured exclusively for Bonville Golf Resort by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Stephen Boyd went supersonic coming first, in second was Mike Navin and in third was Jill Williams.

HEAT 2

Colin Redman held on by the skin of his teeth coming first, in second was Jim Baird and in third was Cath Fisher.

HEAT 3

Peter Allison made this his race coming first, in second was Andrew O’Keeffe and in third was Sue Crossley.

RACE 3 50m Freestyle

There were five busts in this race, Andrew O’Keeffe, Jules Laurent, Paul Sheridan taking one second off their time, Colin Redman taking two seconds off his time and Stephen Boyd taking six seconds off his time.

HEAT 1

Jill Williams came from behind coming first, in second was Mike Navin and in third was Jim Baird.

HEAT 2

Cath Fisher didn’t hesitate coming first and in second was Elizabeth Casey.

HEAT 3

Peter Allison was fast moving coming first and in second was Sue Crossley.

RACE 4 4 x 50m Relay

36, Mike Raymond 33, 2nd runnerup Ian Cork 32 c/b, 3rd runner-up

Anthony Grebert 32.

NTP’s: 2/11 – Nick Jenkins, 4/13

Steve Arnold, 6/15 – Trevor Duus, 7/16 Merv McGuire. Long putt – David Harvey. Ball run to 32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday 19/03/2024, 19 MNC Veteran golfers competed at Macksville Golf Club which was in very good condition.

Winner: David Eather 32, 1st runner-up Wayne Cormick 31.

NTP: Denis Ashton. Ball run to 32 pts.

D Rowe, C Jones, B Johns def A Oak, D Futcher, L Loadsman 20/15

M Trengove, J Rodwell, E Kidd, R Crestani def M Trengove, M England, P Garner, S Hancock 22/10

E Blanton, C Treharne, H Hardwick def M Long/J Farrell, P Poulton, K Blow 17/14

H Illingworth, S Betts, Y Hinsley, K Dunn def K Elliot, T Thorn, J Clarke, C Garrett 25/15

Mixed pairs Friday 22nd March

One team busted, Stephen Boyd, Mike Navin, Jill Williams and Jim Baird taking four seconds off their time.

Peter Allison, Sue Crossley, Andrew O’Keeffe and Jules Laurent were lively coming first and second was Colin Redman, Elizabeth Casey, Cath Fisher and Paul Sheridan.

A great night had by all, come and join us on Wednesday night at 5.30.

20 March

There were sixteen swimmers tonight, we would like to welcome Jane Powell to our club.

RACE 1 $ 25m Breaststroke

There were four busts in this race, Rachel Browning, Mike Navin and Sue Crossley taking one second off their time and Amanda Lockman taking three seconds off her time.

HEAT 1

Jill Williams held on by a fingernail coming first, in second was Jules Laurent and third was Amanda Vockler.

HEAT 2

Peter Allison had a close call coming first and on his heels was Andrew O’Keeffe.

Andrew Denham did a time trial.

HEAT 3

Stephen Boyd was moving quickly

Park Beach Bowls Club

By Doug POWELL

SOCIAL Pairs Saturday !6 March

D. Hargraves, J. Slater d W. Moore, R. McWha 25-15

G. Hinsley, K. Morrison d N. Dean, J. Bishop 30-13

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coming first, closely followed by Jim Baird and in third was Elizabeth Casey. Jane Powell did a time trial.

FINAL

There was one bust in this final, Stephen Boyd taking one second off his time.

Andrew O’Keeffe swam like a bat out of hell coming first and in the money, in second was Jill Williams and in third was Jules Laurent.

RACE 2 50m Freestyle

HEAT 1

Jill Williams surprised herself coming first, in second was Jules Laurent and in third was Sue Crossley.

HEAT 2

Andrew O’Keeffe held on by the skin of his teeth coming first. Closely followed by Peter Allison and in third was Mike Navin.

HEAT 3

Rachel Browning blew them out of the water coming first, in second was Stephen Boyd and in third was Jim Baird.

Andrew Denham, Amanda Lockman and Jane Powell did a time trial.

RACE 3 100m Freestyle

There was one bust in this race,

Social Triples Tuesday 19 March.

K. Bienefelt, J. Kennedy. L. Mitchell d P. Lilly, M. Berube, G. Stanford 20-13

G. Williams, R. Beaumont, G. Hinsley d S. Campbell, W. Grimshaw, M. Flint 25-17

K. Williams, L. Morris, J. Phillips d C. Meyer. P. Woodsell, P. North 24-12

M. Cutts, J. Murtas, I. Trengove d J. Clarke, A. Stone, S. Crawford 22-21

B. Walmsley, W. Moore, R. Oakley d P. Booth, R. Douglas, J. Dunn 21-16

D. Catling, D. Orghard, M. Star d Macca, D. Wilson, G. Power 18-14

C. Weatherall, D. Valentine, V.Valentine d R. Lane, Snapper, K.

Stephen Boyd taking three seconds off his time.

HEAT 1

Mike Navin held off his rival coming first, closely followed by Peter Allison and in third was Paul Sheridan.

HEAT 2

Andrew O’Keeffe ripped his lane apart coming first and in second was Elizabeth Casey.

Jules Laurent, Rachel Browning and Jane Powell did a time trial.

RACE 4 Brace Relay

HEAT 1

Paul Sheridan and Jill Williams unleashed their fury coming first, in second was Sue Crossley and Jane Powell and in third was Amanda Vockler and Andrew Denham.

HEAT 2

Stephen Boyd and Jim Baird had a cracker of a race coming first, in second was Jules Laurent and Jim Baird and in third was Andrew O’Keeffe.

HEAT 3

Rachel Browning and Dean Bonventi swam like a bolt of lightening coming first, in second was Mike Navin and Elizabeth Casey.

A great night had by all, come and join us on Wednesday night at 5.30.

Morrison 28-13

M. Miller, R. Aitken, B. Johns d J. McLeod, M. Finn, A. Dorrington 28-11

Social Pairs Saturday 23 March

N. Dean, K. Morrison d J. Forbes, R. Farmer 21-13

S. Campbell. D. Orchard d M. Benham, R. Harris 20-8

M. Finn, N. McKee d W. Moore, R. Oakley 25-14

C. Keough, R. Douglas, D. Hull d G. Williams, L. Frail. M. Flint 22-16 R. Lane, T. Erskine d D. Hargraves, J. Slater 21-13

J. Flynn, G. Flynn d R. Holloway, K. Cutmore 19-15

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SSAA Benchrest results from Dairyville range

By Rod MADELEY

EVENT was Rimfire IRB. Bernie Axford 494.17. Alistair

McMillan 493.20.

Bill Buchanan 493.14. Keiran

Grabham 491.22. Rod Madeley 484.11. Robert

Wells 477.6, (Hunting rifle).

Event was 100yds Centrefire Group.

Michael Thompson .2472, sg .196.

Peter Fleming .2620, sg .156.

Barry Warwick .3662, sg .222.

Alistair McMillan .5138, sg .340.

Event was Silhouette.

Ian 48. Aaron P. 47. Steve 45.

Aaron B. 39. Jim 38. Aaron S. 37.

David 36. Ricky 33. Mick 32.

q Playing again in 2024 is Australia’s Stephanie Kyriacou, winner of the Australian Women’s Classic Bonville in 2020.

URUNGA/BELLINGEN

IGA

Spar Supermarket Urunga

Foodworks Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

Kombu

Cardow’s

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

MARCH 20 - Howard St Rimfire

Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 32 participants.

Master Grade: Jake Buckley 96.11, Ben R 91.8, Daniel Finlay 91.7, A Grade: Andrew Ryan 95.4, Peter Brookes 86.3, Phillip Payne 86.3, Johan Greyling 83.5, Jayden Cooper 83.3, Matt Walsh 82.2, Alan Newey 74.3, B Grade: Lockie Knight 92.6, Leo Lawlor 87.6, Cooper

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY Women’s Social Bowls 193 - 24

E Nielsen, J Merchant and J Hampstead defeated D Porta, H Dunbar and N Haines 34 - 16

Tuesday Social Bowling Club 193 - 24

J Taylor and H Schutz defeated J Weston and T McKenzie 21 - 18

K Stirling and T Allen defeated M Lampert and C Latham 26 - 16

A Wroe and R Gurber defeated M Hopes and J Wilcox 23 - 12

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

19/3 MEDLEY Stableford

Michael Hart 46, Matthew Sparrius 40, Paul Quinn 39, Terry Rapley 37, Alan Heffernan 36c/b. Balls to 31c/b. NTP

7 A: Ashley Stewart, B: Paul Quinn, C: David Jackson. NTP 11 A: Paul

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

COFFS Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets

Results - Monday 25th March 2024

46 members and two visitors played a four person team event resulting as follows:

Winners with a magnificent score of 42-

Jenny Malouf, Stuar Malouf, Susan

Maione, Robert Standing

Second with 40 points

Carol Whitelegge, Jo Corrigan, Marilyn Waterhouse, Anne Dew

Third with 38 points

Vicki Silver, Garry Silver, James

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

MONDAY Twilight Bowls 5pm to 7pm will be played on Easter Monday

2/4/24

MONDAY Twilight Bowls 18/3/24

Cancelled due to Rain

TUESDAY– Ladies Social Bowls

19/3/24

Turn Around Triples C Hill, M

Sharman, T Thomas DEF D Grebert, H

Muir, L Wheeler E Tindall, T Goninan, J Partridge DEF N Harvey, T Rhodes, S Mason

2x4x2 R Lucas, M Friend DEF D Tree, J Wheeler K Lewis, N Foy DEF A Day, J

Townsend WEDNESDAY- Men’s Social Bowls

20/3/24

B Newling, P Bartholomew, G Campbell DEF G Hunt, J Harter, M Wilson R Wardrop, R Cridge, J Grebert DEF G Hitchen, R McCelland, S Wilkinson R Smithers, B Martin, J Rice DEF R Rolinson, M Jenkins, G Walsh K Sharman, M Flint DEF G Fisher, M Langley W Vaughn, L Zecchinati, J Townsend DEF R Williams, B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick D Anderson, M Aujard DEF N Stahlhut, A Sorbello D Lavelle, A Baker, B Blight DEF N

Kotrozos, J Oats, R Morris A Stewart, N Bell, P Warby DEF N

McClelland, J Urge, J Friend

Lawlor 87.5, Kieren Ward 86.5, Gary McKinnon 86.1, Sarah Jones 84.6, Mark Pelmore 82.1, Jessica Hancock 81.3, Member-677 80.2, Noel Furness 75.3, Steve Cooper 75.2, Cherelle Steinhardt

73.3, Hayley R 70.3, C Grade: Carl P

72.2, Phillip Ward 71.2, Cooper Finlay

70.2, Hugh N 70.1, Pete C 66.0, Andrea Ward 56.1, Phil Hartmann 55.2, Mitch

Upton 54.0, Wendi H 30.1, Open Sights:

Peter Brookes 97.8, Matt Walsh 96.7, Carl P 92.0, Lockie Knight 88.4, Jessica Hancock 86.1, Daniel Finlay 81.1, Johan Greyling 79.0, Pete C 74.0, Phil

R Shaw and P Wroe defeated L Kaufmann and R Kaufmann 26 - 12

M Brookes and L Walsh defeated G Lane and I Cork 28 - 14

F Cacciattolo and J Hurrell defeated C Davis and G McInerney 17 - 12

J Prosser, R Ryan and M Hodge defeated W Gavenlock, W Prosser and S Rimington 26 - 21

1st Rink A Wroe and R Gurber 2nd

Rink R Shaw and P Wroe 3rd Rink M Brookes and L Walsh

Jackpot R Shaw, P Wroe, L Kaufmann, R Kaufmann and M Brookes, L Walsh, G Lane, I Cork Woolgoolga Wanderers Wednesday

20 -3 - 24

Hartmann 59.0, Cherelle Steinhardt 49.0

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 14 participants. Johan Greyling 194.9, Matt Walsh 194.6, Lockie Knight 193.5, Cherelle Steinhardt

192.5, Daniel Finlay 188.6, Cooper

Finlay 188.5, Member-677 187.5, Phil Hartmann 183.1, Pete C 176.0, Mark Pelmore 172.3, Wendi H 164.4, Mitch

Upton 164.0, Carl P 123.0, Visitors: Beth

Hancock 96.2

Results of the 400m Long Range event held on Saturday March 23, 2024 at the Dairyville range, with 18

participants. F-Open (from a possible 120):

Theo G 120.10, Bruce Hartmann 117.11, Noel Furness 117.7, Mykel Watson 116.10, Anthony Khalil 113.9, Lachlan Foster 111.8, Robert Ramsey 108.3, Tim Bowyer 108.3, F/Tr (from a possible 120): Member-827 114.6, Jon Brown 113.4, Glenn K 110.4, Tony Queitzsch 109.3, Ron Dean 95.1, Sporting/Hunting (from a possible 100): Jon Brown 99.7, Josh P 97.10, Member-677 93.3, Wendi Holl 83.3, Cherelle Steinhardt 81.4, Max Archer 60.1

Friday Social Bowls 22 - 3 - 24

Bear and D Mason defeated R Pilon and R Holliday 28 - 6

J Simpson and I Brien defeated G Burgess and S Oliver 26 - 13

T Collins, J Whalen and S Dodd defeated P Diamond, P Devine and I Cork 26 - 11

J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead 22 - 17

1st Rink M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones 2nd Rink J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman

Lucky Loser R Pilon and R Holliday No Jackpot

M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones defeated G Smith, J Martin and I Gentle 33 - 6

McHugh, B: Martin Linehan, C: Wilton

Cameron. Aiden Malloy - pro pin 11th 20/3 4BBB Championships

Charmaine Edwards & Jacquie

Chapman 38, Gaye Hardcastle & Hermi

McGuire 36, Karen Wilson & Rhonda Cooper 35, Gayle James & Kerry

Humphreys 33c/b, Robin Hodgson & Robbie O’Dwyer 33c/b. NTP A:

Charmaine Edwards, B: Linda Graff 21/3 Chook Run Thomas Johnston 18. Balls to 15 22/3 Front x 2 Andrew Edwards 31 23/3 Stableford A: Hugo Alderman 39, Michael Kenny 38. B: David Meyers 37c/b, Daniel Lloyd 37c/b. C: Luke Johnson 37, Bill Hobbs 34. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 7 A: Hamish Day, B: Ian Jones (pro pin). NTP 11

McIntosh, Geoffrey Clerke. Nearest the Pins:

3rd Hole

Geoff Clerk, Vicki Silver, Garry Silver, James McIntosh

6th Hole

Roger Martin, Norman Shannon, John Wilgress, Janette Curran.

Bistro Voucher winners: John Miles & Anne King-Scott

Easter Raffle winners:

First Yvonne Avery

Second Judy Ames

Third Anne Dew.

A big thank you to all those who filled in and rounded up the team numbers today and a bigger thanks to all who donated the raffle prizes.

Next Monday - East Monday will be a single stableford competition.

C Christian, H Slater, D Wheeler

DEF N Thomas, N Lamond, L Preston

THURSDAY 21/3/24 Women’s

Fours Championships 2024

T Rhodes, F Sharpe, J Partridge, N Foy DEF J Brown, T Karam, J Smithers, J Townsend

R Lucas, T Thomas, A Day, N Harvey

DEF M Friend, D Ide, D Grebert, E Tindall

FRIDAY -Open Social Bowls

22/3/24

K Lewis, P Roach, G Campbell DEF S Mason, K English, C Hill

B Hamilton, M Friend, A Baker DEF K Mason, P Bird, P Day, A Murphy

N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend

DEF K Lowrey, M Flint, W Bujeya

G Hampson, H Slater, E Tindall DEF N Feltrin, P Paunovic, P Cook

T Brooks, N Lamond, A Taylor DEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris

W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 22nd March, 2024

Group A (Divisions 1 & 2)

Reece Baker d Ann Joy 3/0, Gerard

Martin d George Ruaporo 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Paul Hendriks d David Cini 3/1.

Division 1

Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Gerard Martin d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Paul Hendriks 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/1.

WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard

Martin. Division 2

Ann Joy d David Cini 3/2, Troy Prystasz d George Ruaporo 3/1, George

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club

Summer Comp

Monday 18 March

Fluke Shots def Surgical Steel 5-4

DILLIGAF def Bad Habbits 6-3

Warriors def Thunderstruck 6-3

TeeBeeAye - Bye

100s

Brittany (1)

Christine (1)

Elaine (1)

Asttan (1)

Brad (5)

Craig C (1)

Craig S (1)

Dean (1)

Edward (2) Garry (2)

Michael (1)

Paul (5)

Ricky (1)

Coffs CEX Social Golf Club

G Lane, B Parker and H Katala defeated W Gavenlock, B Walsh and F Cacciattolo 23 - 15

Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated I Cork and H Schultz 17 - 9

A Wroe and R Shaw defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 23 - 22

C Davis and W Prosser defeated A McKenzie and T McKenzie 21 - 10

M Lampert and R Gurber defeated E Pearce and J Prosser 29 - 10

J Taylor and P Devine defeated J Martin and I Gentle 22 - 12

1st Rink G Lane, B Parker and H Katala 2nd Rink J Taylor and P Devine 3rd Rink M Lampert and R Gurber No Jackpot

A: Paul Hope, B: Richard Johnson, C: Peter Thomson

Freeforall Petina Malley & Liz Jackson 20, Lorraine Lacey & Joy

Lawrence 19. NTP Lee Stewart.

Saturday Sam Petina Malley. Saturday Sal Brenda Connors

24/3 Medley Stableford Lochie Smith 38.

Ruaporo d David Cini (forfeit), Troy Prystasz d Ann Joy 3/1. WINNER: Troy Prystasz from Ann Joy.

Group B (Divisions 3 & 4)

Dale Allen d David McGrath 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Darren Morgan d Terry Baker 3/2, King McKie d Char Berglund 3/0.

Division 3

Dale Allen d King McKie 3/0, Yash

Tyagi d Darren Morgan 3/0, King McKie d Darren Morgan 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Dale Allen 3/1. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Dale Allen.

Division 4

David McGrath d Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Char Berglund 3/0, David McGrath d Terry Baker 3/1. WINNER: David McGrath from Terry Baker.

Rob (2)

Sam (3)

Steve (1)

Trevor (1)

High pegs

Sam (83)

Leader Board

Warriors 38

DILLIGAF 37

Bad Habbits 28

Surgical Steel 24

TeeBeeAye 22

Thunderstruck 21

Fluke Shots 19

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 19th March 2024

Main Draw Winners: - Henry

Legend - R/U Geoff Williams

Consolation Winners: - Bernie

Couzens - R/U Peet Winney

DEF K Sharman, A Day, C Christian M Saillard, J Urge, T Karam DEF L Zecchinati, L Feltrin, B Meadows (32), Catherine Robinson (32), Kel Wilton (31), Maurice Tate (30), Scott Croft (29), Rick Furlon (29), Steve Robinson (29), Charmaine Edwards (29)

RESULTS for 25th March 2024

9 Hole Stroke Net 18 Starters

Ladies

Jean Beby 31, Mary Abbott 37

Men

Jack Odendaal 27, Terry Rumble 29, Dale Allen 32

By Steve ROBINSON

SUNDAY 24 March 2024 at Sawtell, Single Stableford. The Winner’s:

A Grade: Warwick Wallace (35)

B Grade: Rick Paxton (34)

C Grade: Brian Prentice (35)

Ball Winners: Mark Heelis (34), Terry Stephens (32), Dave Curtis

NTP’s: Warwick Wallace, Catherine Robinson, Kel Wilton, Steve Robinson, Peter Woods, Matt Hood & Charmaine Edwards

Next Game is on Sunday 7 April 2024 at Nambucca Heads, Stroke & 1st Round Putting Comp.

Pollard happy to be playing at home

A LOCAL golfer will be aiming for a fourth straight victory in the NSW Inclusive Golf Championship when it tees off at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Tuesday.

Having travelled all over the country and even parts of Europe to play in tournaments, Cameron Pollard said being able to play at his home club next week has many advantages.

“It helps with little things like being able to get a good night’s sleep,” Pollard said.

“Going away you’re not able to sleep in your own bed and it’s hard to choose things like food so being at home will be good.”

The 25-year-old, who has managed Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and autism all his life, just completed three consecutive rounds of 1-over in the Coffs Harbour Club Championship, so he’s heading into the tournament with some solid form under his belt. He said that he won’t feel any additional pressure just because the tournament is being played on his home course.

“I feel pressure every time I get out on the course, it’s just dealing with it,” he said.

“I’ve got better at it over the years and it makes the game a lot easier.”

The NSW Inclusive Championships is an important event on the National All-Abilities Calendar. All-Abilities competition is fierce, with the tournaments now held alongside many major professional events across Australia and internationally.

The tournaments are for players with a physical, sensory, or intellectual impairment (based on the International Golf Federation IGF definitions).

This is another major event being held at Coffs Harbour.

Having already hosted a Ladies European Tour, the club is set to again host a NSW Open Golf Regional Qualifying Series event in August.

Golf NSW Chief Operating Officer Graeme Phillipson is delighted the tournament will call Coffs Harbour home until 2026.

"The Coffs Harbour area has been an excellent destination for several of our biggest championships, and we are thrilled a tournament that will attract competitors from across Australia now has a home as wonderful as Coffs Harbour,” Phillipson said.

Billy doesn’t have what he needs for school.

q Coffs Harbour golfer Cameron Pollard.

Public Notices

DOC23/151790

Dear Aboriginal Owner,

DOC23/151790

Dear Aboriginal Owner,

Dear

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management commenced its third term of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Board of Management will complete its third term of office on the 19th of October 2024. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board will host an Aboriginal Owner nominations meeting on the 9th of March 2024 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board Members for the 2024 to 2028 term .

of office on the 20th of October 2020. To ensure the ongoing operations of the Board of Management, the Board hosted an Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting on the 2nd of November 2019 to call for nominations for Aboriginal Owner Board members for the 2020 to 2024 term.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners to attend the nominations meeting which will be held at the Macksville Ex-Services Club on the 20th of April commencing at 10:00am. Consistent with the previous Aboriginal Owner nominations meetings, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

A second Aboriginal Owner nomination meeting is now being held to seek nominations for the Ballangarry Family Deputy and the Marshall/Edwards Deputy.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

I am inviting all Aboriginal Owners that have an association with the Ballangarry family and the Marshall/Edwards family to attend a nomination meeting on the 18th of April 2023 commencing at 5pm, at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Consistent with established nominations processes, to be nominated as a Board Member or Deputy you must be present at the nominations meeting.

The nominations meeting will be independently facilitated , and a representative of the Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 will also be present to discuss matters that the Minister considers in appointing Board members.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

It is vital that we have a Member and Deputy for each Aboriginal Owner family for a functioning Board and to ensure all Aboriginal Owner family groups have equal representation on the Board so your attendance at this meeting is strongly recommended.

If any Aboriginal Owner positions are unable to be filled on the 20th of April 2024, subsequent meetings will be scheduled as required to fill Board vacancies.

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries about Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to our Joint Management Coordinator, David Kennedy. David can be contacted on 0408 473 904 or david.kennedy@environment.nsw.gov.au

All enquiries regarding Aboriginal Owner nominations should be directed to me. I can be contacted on 0419 895 170.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the nominations meeting on the 18 th of April.

I look forward to seeing you at the Aboriginal Owners’ nominations meeting on the 20th of April 2024.

Sincerely

Sincerely

Yours sincerely,

Positions Vacant

Jennifer Rosser Chair

Jennie Rosser Chair

Jennie Rosser

Chair

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

COMMERCIAL CLEANER WANTED Motels, houses, airbnbs and commerical cleaning.

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Board of Management

Public Notices

CHERP AGM

Neighbourhood Centre

ABN 30 841 387 271

Friday 12th April 2024

Time: 10am

To place a classified ad call 4981 8882 or email ads@newsofthearea.com.au

CHATS Inc Auditions

for "A Vicar of Dibley - The Second Coming"

Sunday 14 April 11am @ Girl Guides, Harbour Dr Coffs Hrbr.

Ph 0401 468 420 / email info@chats.org.au for an audition pack. e290324

Revival Centres Church - Coffs Harbour -

Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?

Seminar Hut, 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour

Sundays 10.00 am Mobile 0427 949 206 - revivalcentres.org

Public Notices

Couples or singles welcome. Week and weekend cleans available. Ph: 0448 308 580

Garage Sale

SAT 30/3, round 2, 8am - 2pm, camping gear kitchenware, bric a brac books, toys & jigsaws

179 Edinburgh St, Coffs

Items for Sale

Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park Chair: Jennie Rosser

PO Box 4200, Coffs Harbour Jetty NSW 2450 Tel (02) 6652 0900 Fax (02) 6651 9525 npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Woolgoolga

Vasahki Sikh Parade

13 April 2024 Tasman Street, Corindi Beach

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

City of Coffs Harbour hereby advises that pursuant to Section 115 of the Roads Act, 1993 and in accordance with the authority delegated to it by Transport for NSW, it proposes to allow the rolling road closure of: Tasman Street, Corindi Beach from 7am on 8th April 2024 to 5pm on 3rd May 2024.

MALTESE Shih Tzu puppy. Boy

Available now.

new $250. SMEG white wall oven second hand $150 0448 802 146

Located in Port Stephens BIN# B000616552 Call or text 0474 378 452

Telephone enquiries should be directed to City of Coffs Harbour on (02) 6648 4000.

• River Street, Nightingale Steet, Beach Street, High Street, Nelson Street, Scarborough Street, Gordon Street, Queen Street and Hastings Street, Woolgoolga, between 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and the temporary road closure of:

• Beach Street, Woolgoolga between 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Telephone enquiries should be directed to City of Coffs Harbour on (02) 6648 4000.

ALUM ladder. Toormina Area. Fell off ute. 6658 1246 F150324

For Sale For Sale

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198 F081223

To place a notice on the classifieds page please call 02 4981 8882 between 9am - 2pm on Mon, Tues, Wed or Fri

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

ASSORTED tools from $2. Open to offers. 6654 0829

BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style $15. 0419 166 688

BENCH grinder. $100 0400 323 656

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

BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

BOOKCASE, white 4 shelves, 150cm H x 90cm W x 30cm D. $20 0499 592 475 F020224

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie $50. 0432 294 491

BOX trailer, 6 x 4, brand new with cage at sides Never used. TK16WC $1,500. 0412 852 321

SOLD

BREVILLE bread and dough maker, used once. $98. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F230224

CAMPING Rooftop ladder. Extendable. Alum James Baroud. Never used. $70. 0437 543 943

CANON Printer colour Pixma. $25ono Ph: 6650 0380

CASSETTE, Turn table and CD player (without remote) in beautiful cond $100. Can send photos Call 0488 799 424

CD Rack stand, Solid timber holds 60 CD’s in excel cond $40 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi

CHILDRENS play table and 2 chairs, painted wood, 1 metre plus. $90. 66523791

CHILDS bed, suit 2-10 year old, drawers mattress, GC. $95 66536275

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers Ph: 0429 945 374

COMPUTER desk vgc $70 ono. 6650 0380 F120123

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643

COOKIE jar, smiling cow, novelty, white ceramic, 2 litre, you fill with easter eggs $45. 0407 654 879

CORNINGWARE

Platter on stand, Blue Corn Flower, 1960's. $85 0407 654 879

For Sale

DOG cage, metal collapsable, GC, 90cm L x 60 cm W x 65cm H $40. 0418 795 449

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132

ELECTRIC exercise bike, exc cond. $250 0431 310 830

ELECTRIC Fencer 240 v energiser. Daken perfect cond. Electric tape also avail. $90 0418 795 449 F220324

ELECT tread mill, GC $200. 0431 310 830

ERGONOMIC

Height adjustable study desk chair. $50. 0490 161 119

FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337

FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337

FENCING Star Pickets new, 10 x 5' 6" (165cm) $5 each, 10 x 2' $2 each 0437 543 943 F080324

FLAMMETTA gas outdoor patio heater inc gas bottle. $65. Photos can be sent. 0490161119

FLAVOURCHEF

cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076

GYM stepper, Celsius multilevel gym stepper consists of one top and four stands making avail 3 height levels. Height range 100 - 200mm dimensions 1100mm long x 400mm wide. $40 0431 514 637

HELMET, x 2, suit children, GC, $20 for both. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

HORSE rugs. 2 x winter rugs 6' 3" brand new belly straps, very warm polyester filling. $50 each 0418795449 F080324

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

KAYAK, light weight & fast. Green Ant 580mm W x 4.570 m L fibreglass has extras Exc cond. $850 0439 740 453

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123

LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119

LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688

For Sale

MICROWAVE 1200W looks and works as good as new $40. 6656 2373

MUSO

NORDIC track exercise bike fully featured console $350. 0417 481 120 Re020623

OTTOMAN padded with 2 storage drawers $30. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F020224

OVEN/GRILLER, small $20. As new. 6653 8337

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

PALMS 1m Alexander 8" pots. $10 each 6652 8815

PICK up walking frame no wheels, collapsible / foldable lightweight Adjustable legs. Very sturdy. $40 0449707828

PLANT sale including advanced trees in 500mm pots. Ph 0428 812 383 e290324

PUPPY pen, metal panels x 8. Each panel 61cm L x 91cm H. GC $70. 0418 795 449

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

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

4981 8882 (phone line open Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am -2pm)

For Sale

SHEET Music, piano/ guitar, artists from 50's - 80's, 90+ pieces $60 0407 654 879

SHOWER screen 2 sliding doors 890 x 840 x 1690, VGC, $70 ono 0467 634 668 F010324

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SINGLE bed with wooden frame & unused mattress. $100. Call 0488 799 424

SMOKE alarms, 5 clipsal, fire tek 755psma2 New in box. $20 each Photos can be sent 0490161119

SPEED music albums 7 + others, country & popular hits. $50 0407 654 879

STAND up work bench ornamental for play or computer use. 1.2 h and wide, $99. 66523791 F260124

STEAM Mop Hoover with 2 cleaning pads in very good as new condition $40 Moonee 0422440802

STORAGE cupboards

complete with shelves and coat storage space (1) 0.9m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. 2 doors. 2nd unit 1.2m W x 1.8m H x 0.3m D. Fair cond. $100 for the two. Photos available 0415 669 378

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802

Camper

Trailers

CAMPER Trailer, 6 x 4,12 months rego, new tyres electricals, battery and solar panel. Pull out kitchen and fridge. TH00YR. $16,000 ono. 0429 945 374 e220324

For Sale

VACUUM, RYOBI, wet & dry, stainless steel barrel. $59. 0410 439 950

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

WINE Bar decor 3 green glass bottles in Seagrass Vintage 1970 $100 ono 0407654879

WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966

WOK Bessemer $20. 0499

To place a notice on the classifieds page please call 02 4981 8882 between 9am - 2pm on Mon, Tues, Wed or Fri

Camper Trailers

DESK Grey, very strong folds down for moving 1.5m L x 73cm H x 75cm W. Exc cond. $40. 0415 981 605

DINING room table with turned red cedar legs and frame and coachwood top $200 Restored antique bed $3,500. 0400 976 080

DISPLAY shelving units 3 types for ornaments plants, models etc. $75 each. 66523791 F260124

FLOOR rugs, 2 green rugs, 1 - 180cm x 125cm $50. Silver collection made in Turkey. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F020224

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943

GYM equipment

LG Bluray CD/DVD disk player. With remote. $45. Photos avail. 0490 161 119 F011223

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447 F280723

RED Roo Garden Tiller brand new, never used Cost $4,500, sell for $3,000. 0418 660 838

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447

SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337

SHED 16m x 26m

x 6m, Colorbond

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119 F070723

TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245 F030622

KIMBERLEY hard floor off road kamper. Kakadu. Australian made - Quality built & fitted out. 3 brand new tyres, new battery, 12 months rego. Many extras inc. Ready to go. $14,000. Call Dave 0414 393 333 e120424

Motors

2006 Ford Territory rego until Dec 24. Full service history. CMC80G $3,000. 0488 280 296 Re260924

Motors

2015 Ford Focus Sedan 12mths rego, 29,100km

CXX55Z. $15,000 Ph 0490 188 138

Boats

STACER 429

RAMPAGE. Aluminium revolution hull. Ali trailer. Mercury EFI 40 HP, 25 hrs, under warranty. 2 years old. Lowrance Elite 9" sounder. All safety gear. New cond. $17,000. Ph 0437 543 943

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446

Caravans

AVAN Aliner 3 berth 850kg tare, 2012, 12 months rego, W97212

Extras. $22,000 ono Karuah. 0414 891 285

MILLARD Horizon

2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040

Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374 2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

New Australian Steel Reduced to $59,000 or Make an Offer. NB Ph 0467 969 444 e120424

MILLARD Toura semi off road, Nov 2023 delivery. TT13DM Toilet ,shower, single beds, air cond, diesel heater, sliding doors on bedroom & bathroom washing m/c, 2 TVs 28", sphere satellite receiver, large 3 way fridge, independent coil spring suspension electronic sway control Used 2 nights only. Extras inc. Save $15,000 on replacement price. Bargain at $95,000. 0403 033 205 Coffs Harbour

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BEST ON THE BOX

SATURDAY

MINISERIES: LIFE AFTER LIFE

ABC, 7.30pm

The powerful, unnerving feeling of déjà vu is given a poignant significance in this enthralling tale based on Kate Atkinson’s novel. This four-part drama turns its last page on the story of Ursula Todd (Thomasin McKenzie, pictured) in a confronting fashion. An increasing sense of helplessness colours this final peek into Ursula’s never-ending loop of birth and death as World War II’s grip tightens. This striking conclusion features the repeated motif of falling snow signalling her death, of course, as well as a fateful meeting with Adolf Hitler.

SUNDAY HOUSE OF GODS

ABC, 8.30pm

This heady mix of wealth, power, faith and family comes to its crunch in a satisfying, simmering conclusion. The tension has been ratcheted up to oppressive levels in this Sydney-based story of an Iraqi family. It’s a polished drama vibrating with sterling performances, where every little detail is plumbed to great melodramatic effect. Tonight, in “When God Speaks”, there’s resolution of sorts as the truth is dragged to light, but first there’s some unexpected power plays and deals to appreciate and unravel as Sheikh Shaaker (Simon Elrahi, pictured) confronts his adversary and uncovers the depths of patriarch Sheikh Mohammad’s (Kamel El Basha) ambition. It’s a thrilling final act.

WEDNESDAY FBI: INTERNATIONAL TEN, 9pm

It’s hard to gauge how much FBI is too much…

but this newest spin-off, the third in the franchise, offers some exotic respite. Featuring locations around Europe, there’s some grand scenery as the US crime fighters gallantly try to save the world. Featuring Poldark’s statuesque Heida Reed (pictured) as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, it may be high-octane nonsense, but this folly looks pleasingly cultured. Tonight, an American lawyer is car bombed.

Aust. (R) 3.00

News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story. (2021, PGadl) 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 MOVIE: For The Love Of Chocolate. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGav, R)

6.00 Deal Or No

6.30

7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by legendary singer Bruce Springsteen, actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Anna Maxwell Martin, and comedian Mo Gilligan. Florence and the Machine perform their single Dream Girl Evil

10.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) A fire erupts after a plane crash.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 30

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Masv, R) 2.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.00 Universe With Brian Cox. (Final, R) 5.00 Better Date Than Never. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: On The Brink – Bon Scott. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania. (R) 7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 House Of Gods. (Mls, R) Isa uncovers a valuable asset.

11.00 Happy Valley. (Malv, R)

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R)

9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. 11.00 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing.

Bathurst 6 Hour. Qualifying. 5.00 Hungry

For More: Spain. (PG) 5.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road.

8.30 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication.

9.30 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PG, R)

10.25 Those Who Stayed. (Final, Mal)

11.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals)

12.05 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, R)

1.55 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R)

3.40 Face To Face. (Ma, R)

4.35 In Therapy. (Mls, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A French traveller attracts attention.

7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PGv, R) A noblemanturned-outlaw wages a guerrilla war against the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham. Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman.

10.30 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington.

12.50 The Arrangement. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

9.00 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) North East Ambulance attends to a family which arrived in the UK just 17 days earlier as refugees. Crew members fear for a boy who has been knocked down by a motorcycle outside a school and is unresponsive.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

12.30 FBI: International. (Mav, R) The fly team heads to Berlin.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am Roxanne.

Continued. (1987, PG) 7.00 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 8.45 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.25 The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 12.20pm The Wife.

SUNDAY, March 31

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.35 A Grand Royal Design. (R)

6.30 Compass: The Lost Families. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) The team must prove Neville’s innocence.

8.30 House Of Gods. (Final, Ml) Sheikh Shaaker senses fraud and does everything in his power to uncover what Isa is up to.

9.30 Happy Valley. (Malv, R) Catherine confronts Clare.

10.30 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R) Keira Knightley.

12.15 Significant Others. (Final, Mals, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope – A Catalyst Special. (PG, R)

5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 11.25 My Unique B&B. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Taekwondo. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. H’lights. 5.30 Ballroom Fit. (R)

5.35 Secrets Of The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Easter Island Origins.

8.30 The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee.

10.00 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R)

11.45 Massacre On Hadrian’s Wall. (Mv, R)

12.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R)

3.40 Singfest: The Literacy Of Music. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGas, R) 12.30 Border Security USA. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PGdls, R) 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00

7.00

Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R)

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nicola Stevenson. (Mav)

10.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad)

12.30 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Thin Ice.

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6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp, but, there will be no chocolate treats for them.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

10.00 FBI. (MA15+av, R) After a young woman is killed on her way home from a lavish yacht party, the team investigates.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, April 1

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R)

11.05 A Grand Royal Design. (R)

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. (Mv, R)

2.30 MOVIE: Casablanca. (1942, PG, R)

4.10 Back Roads. (R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ireland In Music. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGads)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa)

8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke.

2.40

4.40

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.55 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.10

TUESDAY, April 2

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R)

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R)

3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Film Kids. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rebuilding Notre-Dame With Lucy Worsley. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

Letters And Numbers. (R)

11.50

1.35

2.35

4.20

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Special Agent Remy Scott and the team investigate the homicides of two army veterans in a murder spree.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 NCIS. (Return, Mav) Torres puts his future at stake by confronting the man who tormented his family when he was a child.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Final, Mv, R) The team continues to work with the ATF.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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WEDNESDAY, April 3

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.50 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R)

3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45

The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.20

11.45

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30

5.30

6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.45 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 10.20 Arab Blues. (2019, M, Arabic) 11.55 I Can Quit Whenever I Want. (2014, M, Italian) 1.50pm Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 3.55

Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 6.05 CJ7.

THURSDAY, April 4

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Big Deal. (Ml, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques

Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Mountain Vets. (M) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R)

6.00

7.30

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGa)

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malv)

10.10

10.40

4.40

5.00

5.30

6.00

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team investigates the car bombing death of an American lawyer working out of Budapest.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me

Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson tries to help a pop star.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R)

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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(1997, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.