Coffs Coast News Of The Area 31 March 2023

Andrea FERRARI

Andrew VIVIAN

q Beachside Radiology Coffs Ocean Swims Race Ambassador Brooke Hanson with her family: Taj Hanson (nephew), Ian Hanson (father), Cooper Clarke (son), Jared Clarke (husband), Matilda Clarke (daughter) and Billy Clarke (son). CONTINUED Page 3

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Local traditions honoured as 644 swimmers hit the water for Jetty Swims

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swimmers,” Kerry said.

Looking at the results, Bruce Macphail from Sawtell SLSC said “everyone’s a winner”.

“Abbie Yourell of Evans Head won both the female Mike Blewitt 600m and Beachside Radiology 2000m swims.

“Jack Leeson of Swan Creek won the male Mike Blewitt 600m, with Richie Goddard of Hernani winning the Beachside Radiology 2000m.

“Bayley Johnson and Joshua Howard both being the winners of the John Mills/North Coast Swim Academy 300m swim,” Bruce reported.

Brooke Hanson OAM, an Olympic Gold and Silver medallist, was Race Ambassador for the event once again.

“It was a fantastic day at Coffs jetty for the Coffs Ocean Swims, racing in memory of my grandfather and my children’s great grandfather, John Mills,” Brooke told News Of The Area.

“Known to many as Millsy, Mr Mills or Jack, it was wonderful to dedicate our swims to him on what was a beautiful day.

“The water temperature was perfect; all swimmers enjoyed a wonderful morning swimming around the jetty.

“As an ambassador I was so proud to see over 600 people swimming and many families like us getting generations involved and putting health and fitness first.

“My eldest son Cooper was thrilled to win his age group in his great grandfather’s race - the John Mills North Coast Swim Academy 300m swim.”

Another highlight of the day for Brooke was running hand-in-hand with her nephew Taj, crossing over the finish line together in the 300m John Mills swim.

“Congratulations to all who participated.

“I can't wait to be back swimming again in 2024,” Brooke said.

Kerry Bayliss praised Brooke for her valued involvement on the day.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Brooke Hanson’s generosity as Race Ambassador.

“She did an amazing job for us once again,” Kerry said.

Brooke’s father Ian Hanson told NOTA, “It was a wonderful day for all and I’m sure John would be looking down with a proud grin on his face thinking he’s left the jetty in safe hands.

“Can’t wait to come back next year.

“There were so many families there who John coached and mentored…a legacy well left.”

Pete Dawson, President of Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club, told NOTA, “I thought it was a wonderful day for Coffs, with an amazing turnout.

“It's always a fun day with a great community attitude with the local surf clubs out in public showing off their skills.

“The event is supported by so many local businesses, which shows the small town attitude is still strong in our area.

“Brooke Hanson is a wonderful representative for the sport and for this event, she adds to its already huge credibility.

“Her years of experience show through in her abilities, not only in swimming but also public speaking.

“I feel honoured to have her there, and the family legacy, with the 300m swim named after her grandfather.

“The Beachside Radiology Coffs Harbour Ocean Swims are an iconic part of our region,

and a showcase of what a group of volunteers can do in support of the local community, with a very beautiful backdrop,” Pete said.

Kerry Bayliss also acknowledged the participation of Tony Wright, a swimmer from Port Macquarie.

“A while ago I saw this guy having coffee at Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club Kiosk café.

“He was wearing a cap that said ‘Race Director Cairns Ironman’.

“I had to sit down and have a chat with him; it turned out he’d had a devastating accident where he’d been pretty smashed up and spent five months in hospital.

“This was Tony’s first competitive swim since the accident – amazing,” he said.

q Cooper Clarke was thrilled to win his age group in his great grandfather’s race - the John Mills North Coast Swim Academy 300m swim.

q Winner of the Beachside Radiology Coffs Ocean Swim 2023, Richie Goddard.

Photo: Heaven and Earth Films.

q 2000m race winner Ritchie Goddard chats with Brooke Hanson after his win.

q In they go. Entrants to the 2000m swim around Coffs Harbour jetty.

Photo: Heaven and Earth Films.

q Brooke with her mum Suzanne Hanson and Belinda Johnson, who was coached by Brooke’s grandfather, John Mills.

q Go the girls in the ‘Jetty Swims’ 2023. Photo: Heaven and Earth Films.

NATS RETAIN NORTH COAST

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He was, of course, very pleased to have won his seat comfortably, but less so about no longer being part of the NSW Government. Ahead of Saturday’s election, the Nationals held Coffs Harbour with a comfortable margin of 10.8 percent.

Mr Singh’s opponents had hoped to exploit issues such as homelessness/housing affordability, logging and the Jetty Foreshore redevelopment, but these did not resonate with enough voters to make a difference.

As of Thursday 30 March, with approximately 77.2 percent of votes counted, Mr Singh had won 51.7 percent of first preference votes, a positive swing of 8.9 percent from the last election.

With other candidates’ preferences factored in, Mr Singh won approximately 63 percent of the total vote, a 2.5 percent swing to the Nationals.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh told News Of The Area, “I want to thank the people of Coffs Harbour for putting their faith in me for another four years.”

Mr Singh said there will be a period of adaptation for his side of politics but he and his colleagues will hold the incoming government to account.

“We need to make sure that Coffs Harbour keeps receiving its fair share of funding,” Mr Singh said.

“Labor needs to respect the will of the people of Coffs Harbour.”

In Coffs Harbour, Labor’s Tony Judge received around 20.9 percent of first preference votes, Independent Sally Townley won 12.3 percent of votes, Legalise Cannabis NSW's Tihema Elliston won 5.9 percent and Greens’ Tim Nott won 5.4 percent (results as of Thursday 30 March).

In Oxley, the National Party’s Michael Kemp will succeed retiring Member for Oxley Melinda

Pavey after a comfortable victory over Labor’s Gregory Vigors and Greens candidate Dominic King. While Labor has won government, the state’s north coast is now firmly held by the Nationals, with the exception of Port Macquarie and Lismore.

Liberal candidate Leslie Williams won the seat in Port Macquarie.

Williams has been the sitting MP in the area since 2011, having been originally elected for the Nationals, before switching allegiance to the Liberals in 2021.

Lismore is the other electorate bucking the Nationals trend on the north coast, having been retained by Labor.

Opposing strategists will ‘return to the drawing board’ to try and determine why issues that won seats on the south coast were rejected by a majority of voters to the north.

has been elected for a second term.

Draft Public Realm Strategy opens for community feedback

A DRAFT Public Realm Strategy that has been developed by the City of Coffs Harbour with the goal of creating a network of connected open space for everyone to enjoy is now out on public exhibition until 5 May 2023.

“The way in which public open spaces are used by people is definitely changing,” said Chris Chapman, City of Coffs Harbour’s Director Sustainable Communities.

“People are increasingly time-poor and looking for quicker, more intense forms of outdoor physical activity to help with busy lifestyles.

“Covid has also shown how important

access to open space is for our mental health and wellbeing.

“Helping people exercise to get fit, socialise, connect with people and connect with nature is the overall aim of the draft Strategy.”

The draft Strategy has followed the approaches outlined in the NSW Government’s Greener Places Framework and identifies our local open space as including parks, natural areas, streets, sports facilities and community gardens.

“The Greener Places Framework advocates that residents should arrive, pass or have access to a type of public open space within a

four to five minute walk from their home.

“An analysis of the City’s

public open spaces shows that there is a sufficient supply of public open space for our community to meet this goal, provided that connections and links between our open spaces are protected and improved over time,” added Mr Chapman.

“This recognises what our residents have told us - that they value high quality public open spaces and that our footpaths and bike paths need better connections to improve access to nature and help improve our overall health and well-being.”

The draft Strategy also supports the development and implementation of an active

transport plan for the local government area so that people can get outside by choosing to walk, cycle, skate or scoot to their destination - as proposed by the City’s draft Movement and Place Strategy.

The benefits of planting more trees in public open spaces are also highlighted as they reduce rising urban temperatures, filter air pollutants, capture and use rainwater which reduces flooding, provide shade and shelter, strengthen habitat connections in urban areas, increase biodiversity and increase interactions with nature.

The draft Coffs Harbour Public Realm Strategy can be viewed online at the City’s Have Your Say website and submissions are open until 5 May 2023.

Those submissions will form the basis of a further report on the draft Strategy which will be presented to Council for review in due course.

Calls for a logging moratorium in Great Koala National Park area

By Andrew VIVIAN

CONSERVATIONISTS on the Mid North Coast and the North Coast are cautiously optimistic following the result of the recent State Election.

The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) welcomed the election of the Minns Labor government and its promise to create a Great Koala National Park, but called for a moratorium on logging within the park proposal until the assessment promised by Labor is complete.

Labor’s environment spokesperson, Penny Sharpe, was not yet able to comment so soon after the election.

As reported by News Of The Area prior to the election, Labor committed to the creation of a Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast.

The plan, announced by Ms Sharpe, includes completing a National Parks Establishment Plan to identify key habitat and wildlife corridors and expand protected areas and

convening a koala summit to ‘review and refocus the NSW Koala Strategy to provide a recovery plan for koala populations across NSW’.

At the time, Ms Sharpe said Labor would also begin a statutory review of the Biodiversity Conservation Act to strengthen environmental protections, prevent illegal land clearing and improve the biodiversity offset scheme.

Labor also promised to work cooperatively with landowners (public, First Nations, councils, farmers and other private land holders) to develop ways to protect key habitat through partnerships and investment on all types of land, with the Commonwealth Government to meet the objectives of the Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032, and to commit to the goal of no new extinctions.

However, the Alliance, amongst others, claims that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) is targeting the proposed Great Koala National Park in ‘smash and grab’ operations to extract as much timber as they can, while they can.

“They have been

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q Conservationists want an immediate halt to logging in areas planned for the Great Koala National Park. Photo: Dorrigo Environment Centre.

removing thousands of koala feed trees from one of the best koala strongholds in NSW, compounding the impacts of the 2019/20 wildfires and causing immense damage to endangered koala populations,” NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said.

“To avoid compromising the integrity of the Labor government’s assessment process this vandalism needs to stop.”

A spokesperson for FCNSW told News Of The Area that its Annual Plan of Operations is continuously updated on the website and shows the areas of forest

in which it is planned to undertake operations over the coming twelve months.

She said those operations are carefully planned and independently regulated to ensure environmental protections are in place.

Although Ms Sharpe, in a radio interview earlier this week, indicated that a moratorium on logging was not part of Labor’s plan, Mr Pugh said, “We look forward to working constructively with the new government to ensure a comprehensive and robust review of the Great Koala National Park is undertaken.”

q The FCNSW Harvest Plan website shows active, approved and planned logging.

Sally Townley says FOI reveals misinformation about Argyll St

By Andrew VIVIAN

DR SALLY Townley, who stood as an independent candidate for Coffs Harbour in last week’s State election, believes the NSW Government’s plan for redevelopment of the Argyll St area may actually result in a reduction of social housing.

Through the Freedom of Information process, Dr Townley obtained the Expression of Interest document that the government used to attract private partners to the project.

“The document clearly says that the Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) who own and manage most of the government’s social housing portfolio does not intend to make a financial contribution to the project,”

Dr Townley said.

Dr Townley, a City of Coffs Harbour councillor and the Deputy Mayor, said she was horrified to learn that the minimum target requirement will simply be replacement of the existing number of public homes, with no planned increase.

But, she said, it’s actually

a decrease if the number of bedrooms is used as a measure.

Dr Townley said that currently the 129 existing public houses in the area consist of 28 two-bedroom homes, 73 three-bedroom homes, 21 four-bedroom homes and one fivebedroom home, a total of 364 bedrooms.

The document she obtained specifies the planned composition of the new homes to be 50 percent one-bedroom homes, 25 percent two-bedroom homes, fifteen percent three-

bedroom homes and ten percent four-bedroom homes for a total of around 234 bedrooms.

Concerns are held that the number of three-bedroom homes, currently the most common size of homes in the estate, will be reduced from the more than 70 currently occupied to just 20.

“The plan is to replace only the existing number of houses, but they will be smaller and only have two thirds the number of current bedrooms,” she said.

Dr Townley said Argyll St tenants are terrified of being

forced to move out during the build and raised concerns over a lack of certainty around where they will live or on project time frames.

She said many of these homes have largerthan-average numbers of occupants, with extended families and multiple generations under one roof.

The newly re-elected Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, said that the majority of the existing social dwellings at Argyll Estate were built in the 1960s and 1970s and are no longer fit for purpose.

Grants deadline expiry halts bridge refurbishment

By Andrew VIVIAN

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requirements around the use of Federal grant funds has resulted in the City of Coffs Harbour revising some infrastructure priorities.

The City was successful in its bid to Phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and secured funds to the value of $2,764,192.

Two of the five nominated projects, local road repairs and works at Clive Joass Sports Park, have been completed.

However, a subsequent review of the City’s capital expenditure program for the current financial year sought to move three of the grant-funded projects (Boambee Creek footbridge refurbishment, West Coffs Cycleway and Dalgety Street foot/cycle bridge) to a future program.

Because the deadline could not be met for these projects, the City has identified four further

local road projects, worth $960,000, that can be completed by the 30 June 2023 funding deadline.

These are Reid Drive, Frances Street and Riding Lane in Coffs Harbour, and Lyons Road in Bonville.

Following Council’s approval of this amendment, a request will be forwarded for confirmation to the Australian Government.

City of Coffs Harbour

Mayor Paul Amos said, “It is unfortunate that the deadline couldn’t be moved as the Boambee Creek footbridge is currently at the end of its life and will need to be closed due to public safety concerns if the works are not completed in the near future.

“It is currently costing at least $1,000 a month in ongoing maintenance costs just to keep it open.”

The footbridge is attached to the railway bridge over the Boambee Creek which is owned by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).

During the preliminary planning stage for the bridge works, the City contacted ARTC to gain approval for the maintenance works.

The City was astounded when ARTC then forwarded a licence agreement to the City, requesting a fee of $25,000 for five years with an annual increase of three percent.

“This was surprising because, since its construction, the City has borne the costs of maintenance of the footbridge and this is the first time we’ve ever been asked for a licensing fee,” Cr Amos said.

“On that basis, we don’t propose to pay.”

Because the local State Member has previously expressed his support for the refurbishment of the bridge, Council resolved to ask for his assistance in requesting a formal waiver of the licensing fee from ARTC.

The City plans to refurbish the bridge once

the grant allocation/ extension is approved by the Federal Government, which it anticipates, and

He said they are in declining condition and do not cater for the needs of social housing tenants on the waitlist because very few meet modern design, environmental and accessibility requirements.

“The redevelopment of the estate will add an additional 263 homes comprising of social, affordable and private housing close to shops, schools, and other facilities.”

Dr Townley said the government’s business model around social housing needs urgent overhaul and should put the tenant’s rights at the forefront.

“These people are among the most vulnerable in the community and benefit from having secure and affordable housing,” she said.

that the ARTC licensing fee matter can be resolved.

The planned upgrade would extend the life of the

bridge by ten to fifteen years while

the City investigates future options.

q Boambee Creek Pedestrian Bridge might be closed without Federal funding.

Riot Squad perform nighttime ‘bail check’ on ecologist

By Andrea FERRARI

ON WEDNESDAY 22 March at 9.59pm, three NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers arrived at the Coffs Harbour home of Mark Graham, a well known local ecologist and conservation advocate.

In a video shared by Mr Graham, the three officers can be seen entering Mr Graham’s yard.

Having heard unfamiliar noises outside his home and seeing torchlight, Mr Graham looked out the window and saw the uniformed officers.

“I took a deep breath to centre myself and then went outside to ask them what they were doing,” Mr Graham told News Of The Area.

One of the officers then informed Mr Graham that they were at the property to perform a ‘bail check’ and to “make sure you’re spending each night here”.

Mr Graham is on bail conditions that ban him from entering all State Forests in NSW and that prohibit him from mentioning Forestry Corporation on social media, however there is no stipulation that Mr Graham is under curfew or must be at home at night.

“I was horrified that three members of the riot squad had invaded my property on the false premise of a ‘bail check’,” Mr Graham said.

“I was harassed and intimidated by these three officers.

“I asked them to leave my property which they thankfully did.

“Fortunately, I filmed the entirety of my interactions with these three members of the riot squad.”

Mr Graham told NOTA that his lawyer has written to complain to NSW Police about the visit, which he views as an unlawful

invasion of his home.

“I want to know who ordered the riot squad to do this,” said Mr Graham.

“This harassment and intimidation of me is absolutely unacceptable and has caused me great harm.”

A NSW Police Force spokesman told NOTA on Friday 24 March, “While we are unable to comment on a particular individual, I can advise that the Public Order and Riot Squad (PORS) have been in the Coffs Harbour area for a couple of days to assist local police with a pro-active operation which also included conducting inquiries to locate people with outstanding warrants and bail compliance checks.

“If a member of the public wishes to make a complaint about a police interaction,

they can report concerns via the NSW Police Force Community Assistance Portal online.

“The Public Order and Riot Squad have the capabilities to be deployed across NSW where necessary.”

Mr Graham’s current bail conditions relate to various charges that arose from his arrest on the Western Dorrigo Plateau in September 2022.

Mr Graham has pleaded not guilty to all these charges, some of which relate to the alleged assault of Mr Graham and a friend by logging staff contracted to Forestry Corp. A Forestry Corporation officer filmed the incident, which took place on a public road.

Mr Graham is vigorously defending himself against all of the charges.

q Three NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers came to the Coffs Harbour home of Mark Graham on the premise of a bail check.

q Mr Graham is on bail conditions that ban him from entering all State Forests in NSW and that prohibit him from mentioning Forestry Corporation on social media, however there is no stipulation that Mr Graham must be home at night.

q Three members of the Riot Squad visited Mark Graham’s Coffs Harbour home at night.

Future plan for Woolgoolga Bike Lane

By Andrea FERRARI

THE contentious issue of the Woolgoolga bike lane has reached a milestone in its evolution after City of Coffs Harbour’s Council meeting on Thursday 23 March.

Noted in the minutes of the meeting, councillors approved the removal of the section of on-road protected bike lane between River Street and Bultitude Street and allocated $53,089 from the Road Reseals budget to fund the balance of the trial and the critical works required for implementation.

Also approved was the retention of the concrete shared path between Boundary Street and Wharf Street.

Councillors voted to delay consideration of the retention of the section of on-road protected bike lane between Bultitude Street and Boundary Street.

Also noted is that the long-term option of providing a bike lane that links West Woolgoolga to the beach reserve and Beach Street town centre will be addressed as part of the draft Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan.

Community feedback from the six-month trial highlighted a range of issues which were noted in the council meeting debate.

These included the aesthetics of the temporary infrastructure, the lack of connectivity at the truncated end at the River Street intersection, and traffic and road safety issues at some intersections.

Ray Willing, President of the Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA) told News Of The Area the NBRA congratulates City of Coffs Harbour councillors on reaching this decision on a complicated issue.

“At last, they have heard the community,” said Ray.

“Getting rid of the cycleway on-road between River and Bultitude Streets begins the potential resurrection of Beach Street.

“At least the community can now continue to pursue the removal of the off-road section from Bultitude to Boundary.

“It is just possible that Beach Street may be brought back to its full former glory after Easter by having this section removed.

“Councilors Wolgamot and Pryce had the better motion for every good reason we can think of – safety, aesthetically, efficacy and financially,” he said.

“It’s disappointing that this motion did not get up.

“These councillors seemed to have the support of Councillors Judge and Cecato.

“Special thanks to all four of them as they are listening with both ears,” said Ray.

“We know that there are still safety issues.”

NBRA has advised Council that it believes its safety audit is not a robust document.

“There were very significant differences between the plan used in the audit and what is on the ground in Woolgoolga.

“The implementation of the new approvals will change what is on the ground,” he said.

With the new ‘temporarily retained’ onroad structure from Bultitude to Boundary and the permanent Boundary to Wharf structure, NBRA urges “a proper and robust safety report” as a reasonable community expectation.

“This should be followed at least by fixing lax safety features and utter confusion at road crossings,” said Ray

“Getting rid of all the on-road parts would seem to be a big step towards acknowledging a common sense solution.”

Cr Scott Walgamot told NOTA, “The original motion proposed the following: Remove the west end (Bultitude-River Streets).

“Make certain changes to the centre section, and have it become more than a trial, it would become permanent between Boundary and Bultitude.

“Retain the Eastern 1/3 which is on the new, widened footpath.”

Cr Wolgamot said that essentially the

debate was centred on opposing views about the centre section.

“One view was to remove it now.

“The second one, which won the support of a majority of Councillors after extended discussion, was to delay a decision on removing the centre section as it may be of value if a larger, longer bike path is constructed in the future.

“The original motion was amended to note that a decision on the section would be made later - this passed,” he said.

q Numerous safety issues have been raised about the Woolgoolga bike lane trial.

Woolgoolga Growth Plans out for public exhibition

IMPORTANT draft plans that will help support more diverse and affordable housing, economic growth and new jobs in Woolgoolga and beyond are now on exhibition for community feedback until 5 May 2023.

The package – which also includes a draft Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan for the Woolgoolga town centre – is the latest stage of the implementation of the Woolgoolga Town Centre

Masterplan and the Coffs Harbour Local Growth Management Strategy 2020.

“The proposed local planning controls are likely to result in positive economic impacts for Woolgoolga and the wider community by facilitating additional housing, including diverse and affordable housing, and job opportunities,” said Chris Chapman, the City of Coffs Harbour’s Director Sustainable Communities.

“Implementation of a Movement and Place Plan, relaxation of outdated parking requirements and the removal of floor space ratio controls for buildings within Woolgoolga town centre would also play a key role in attracting investment and revitalisation of the town – a main goal of the Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan which the community shaped and guided.”

The documents now out

for consultation are:

• The draft Coffs Harbour Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015 – Amendment No. 19 (Woolgoolga Town Centre, Woolgoolga North West and Woolgoolga West)

• The draft Woolgoolga North West and Woolgoolga West Contributions Plan

• The draft Woolgoolga Town Centre Contributions Plan

Help get a Sleepbus for Coffs’ homeless

By Andrea FERRARI

DORIS Cowan, the 2023

International Women's Day

Coffs Coast Woman of the Year, has her sights set on bringing a Sleepbus to the region.

With a long-term project to find an overnight shelter for the homeless continuing in the background, Doris heard about Sleepbus, a charity founded and operated by Simon Lowe, who essentially pimps buses to provide ensuite sleep pods for a safe night’s rest.

Sleepbus provides a safe, temporary overnight accommodation service, getting people off the street

by offering an immediate, first stop, cost-effective solution for our society’s most vulnerable; catching them early until they can get back on their feet.

It’s a slick operation that includes an overnight caretaker, volunteers to onboard the guests and cleaners to reset the bedding and get everything ship shape for the next visitor.

Having a Sleepbus in Coffs Harbour would go some way to helping those who find themselves without a roof over their head for whatever reason.

No questions asked, except a name, and pets can hop in the pod, too.

Teamed up with Matt Harris from Lifehouse, Doris and Matt headed north in early March for the launch of Byron Sleepbus and came back confident that this would be a great fit for Coffs, and at $100,000, an achievable goal. Fundraising begins on Friday 14 April with a silent auction.

Doris is urgently asking for donations for the silent

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• The draft Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan

An early-stage planning proposal to remove floor space ratio controls from the three business centres within the Woolgoolga Town Centre is also out for feedback.

The draft Woolgoolga Town Centre planning controls propose relaxing minimum parking requirements within Woolgoolga town centre to help promote local businesses and new homes.

The draft Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan supports the proposed changes to the parking requirements to optimise

use of existing parking and ensure that future supply is provided for the growing town centre. It also seeks to improve other transport options such as walking, bike riding and bus use.

Woolgoolga North West and Woolgoolga West are earmarked for around 1,130 homes in three large precincts - Newmans Road, Barkhut Road and Tramway Drive.

The draft DCP sets out the planning controls required for their development.

All the documents are now out for public exhibition and feedback from 28 March 2023 until 5 May 2023 via the City’s Have Your Say website.

auction.

“Companies big or small, business and individuals can all donate, from gift vouchers to experiences and any kind of goods, we’d love to hear from you,” Doris told News Of The Area.

For the night of the fundraiser event at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, Doris is lining up a range of inspirational speakers sharing stories on overcoming adversities in their lives with mental health being the forefront topic.

“I am passionate about helping ease the mental health issues associated with homelessness in order to allow the sufferer to move

forward with their struggles by bringing Sleepbus to Coffs Harbour which will provide a safe night’s sleep to those in need.

“Good sleep has proven positive effects on overall mental health,” she said.

Come along and support the Sleepbus fundraiser at a cocktail style/ silent auction night at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.

To register visit Eventbrite and search for 3R’s Fundraiser.

To donate goods for the silent auction, email Doris at dmcowan01@ gmail.com or call her on 0411 428761.

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking community applications for projects to be considered for funding under the 2023/24 Environmental Levy Grants Program. The City recognises the value and importance in providing a community based environmental program that offers and delivers opportunities to help sustain and improve the local environment

Grants are available from $2,000 to $25,000 and community groups are encouraged to apply.

The online application form and further information; such as policy and guidelines are available on the City’s website at www.coffsharbour. nsw.gov.au/ELGrants. Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm Friday 28 April 2023. For further enquiries please contact the City’s Grants Administration Officer on 6648 4278.

q Doris with Simon Lowe, the founder of Sleepbus, at the Byron launch.

q The Sleepbus pod where guests get a safe night, no questions asked.

q Sleepbus founder Simon Lowe.

Variety 4WD Adventure sets out from Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

DAWN drizzle did not dampen the spirits of participants when the Variety 4WD Adventure ‘Mountain Mayhem’ kicked off from Coffs Harbour, leaving Opal Cove Resort on Sunday 26 March at around 8am.

The sun soon came out as the convoy of 37 4WD vehicles motored down the drive and headed north to off-road routes in an adventure of discovery through the region’s remote beauty with Queensland’s

Lamington National Park as its destination; a majestic beauty which they will explore on their final day, Friday 31 March.

Variety’s Motoring Events Manager Rob Vincent told News Of The Area, “Plenty of smiling faces and excitement as we hit the road for Day One of the 2023 Variety 4WD Adventure ‘Mountain Mayhem’.

“Our convoy of 37 fourwheel drives departed Coffs Harbour bright and early and soon found themselves navigating challenging and

picturesque tracks inland from Coffs.

“We arrived in the lovely town of Glen Innes for our overnight stop and presented $7,000 in funding to Glen Innes Redfins Swimming Club, all thanks to our amazing fundraisers.”

The Variety 4WD route motors through NymboiBinderay National Park, Inverell Pioneer Village, Lockyer National Park, Condamine Gorge and River and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.

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Variety seeks to help all children attain their full potential, regardless of ability or background and last year positively impacted the lives of over 32,000 children in NSW/ACT through almost $3 million in grants, programs, experiences and scholarships.

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q The Variety 4WD Adventure kicked off from Coffs Harbour, leaving Opal Cove Resort on Sunday 26 March.

q Variety 4WD Adventure ‘Mountain Mayhem’ saw 37 vehicles leave Coffs Harbour for their six day journey to Queensland.

q Raising money and having a huge adventure, the participants in the Variety 4WD Adventure waved au revoir to Coffs and set off to find the off-track route to Lamington National Park.

CHATS brings the hilarious Avenue Q to Jetty Theatre

By David TUNE

CHATS Productions brings the acclaimed musical comedy ‘Avenue Q’ to the Jetty Memorial Theatre for a short season opening Friday 31 March and running until Sunday April 9.

‘Avenue Q’ is a groundbreaking musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (both of whom collaborated on ‘The Book of Mormon’ musical) and book by Jeff Whitty.

It won Best Musical (ahead of ‘Wicked’), Book, and Score at the 2004 Tony Awards.

The show's format is a parody of TV’s Sesame Street, but its content

involves adult-oriented themes, and it has been praised for its approach to themes of racism, homosexuality and internet pornography.

Featuring Muppet style puppets (Avenue Q is neither authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content) along with human actors allowing for on stage action that couldn't be done with live actors.

The show is often described as Sesame Street on steroids, and comes with warnings for crude language, adult concepts and puppet sex.

Musical and Assistant Director Lyneah Boom told News Of The Area,

“This show has songs with fabulous and complex harmonies, and our cast have mastered them to a level that I haven’t seen on other productions of this musical.

“I am extremely proud of what they are bringing to the stage.”

The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.

He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighbourhood. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their

ever-elusive purpose in life. Content warning: this show is not suitable

Wyz Wimmin to perform at Artists in the Garden

By Andrea FERRARI

AS a teaser to The Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company’s performance of a new play, ‘Love Bites’, at the North Coast Botanic Gardens, the thespians are giving a pop-up show at Artists in the Garden on Sunday 2 April.

The company will be presenting excerpts from its 2021 production ‘Yours Sincerely’ commencing at 12.30pm.

The three short pieces being performed range from laugh-out-loud comedy to drama.

Coffs Harbour playwright

Willa Hogarth has written two of the scripts that will be presented.

The other script is by Carrolline Rhodes.

‘Yours Sincerely’ is a diverse collection of letters; some are authentic, some are fiction.

“One of the letters was from a gay man to his nephew and it revealed to the audience how acceptance of the LGBT+ community has evolved since the 1950s,” Carrolline told News Of The Area.

“Another was a collection of letters home from an RAAF gunner stationed with Bomber Command in England

during WWII, another was from a young woman in a mental health facility and this script illustrated the journey that took her there.”

While most pieces are individual performances, the group chemistry is palpable.

“It is an ensemble company that celebrates every member’s contribution.”

Carrolline is an awardwinning playwright and has had scripts performed in Noosa, Murwillumbah, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle and Melbourne.

“I relish the opportunity to write scripts specifically for the actors in our company,” she said.

Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company actor Laurel Astle is a photographer and poet who is involved in Artists in the Gardens in a variety of roles and recommended the group whip out their teaser and promote their local show and tour to Nambucca where many of the company’s members live.

“Our aim is to use theatre to celebrate the region’s diverse cultural identity and to support local playwrights by helping them develop scripts that achieve this.

“I don’t believe that any other company in Australia is doing what we are doing: writing wholly original

for children and is recommended for 18+ adults.

Tickets are available at https://www.jettytheatre. com/avenue-q/.

scripts, specifically for the company’s actors.

“All have adult themes,” she said.

Tammy Mills-Thom from Artists in the Garden told NOTA the gathering on April 2 will also feature the ‘A Play with Clay’ workshop.

“Free to the public, this workshop means they can try their hand at shaping form with this pliable, practical and expressive medium.

“Air drying clay will be provided and the pieces produced will be air dried to then become available to adorn through paint or other media at the May Artists in the Garden gathering.”

Visual art is always a feature of the day, and artists

can register free at www. Artistsinthegarden.au.

“All artistic expression is welcome, across sculpture, performance, music, voice, drama, dance.

“This is an artist showcase with the celebration and experience of art at its core.”

Musicians Tareik Hart and Elena Sincock as ‘Aurora Kallisto’ and singer/ songwriter Sue Cordell are on the bill. Speakers Corner is available to all on the day, with headline performances by Jaiden Whitton and Amy Robinson.

For more information contact carrollinerhodes@ gmail.com or 0458462751 or check Wyz Wimmin on Facebook - 3Wyz Wimmin.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q The cast of CHATS ‘Avenue Q’ on set at the Jetty Memorial Theatre. Photo: Kacie Campos.

q Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company will perform a teaser set at Artists in the Garden on Sunday 2 April.

q The company of Wyz Wimmin enjoying drinks after their performance in South Arm's historic country hall in October 2022.

Crossfit community raises thousands for Cancer Council

By Andrea FERRARI

STARS of Coffs Coast participant Em Pitomaki put on a hugely successful fundraiser at Coffs Coast CrossFit over the weekend, raising close to $20,000 for the Cancer Council. The F U Cancer weekend was a two-day event of fitness, fun, charity and community held on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, which received huge community support flowing in through the day.

Saturday’s contest was a partner erg competition using the ski, bike and rowing ergs.

Sunday saw workshops throughout the day.

“It was an epic event which most importantly brought the fitness community together,” Em Pitomaki, manager at F45 Training Coffs Harbour, told News Of The Area.

“The vendors were brilliant, the coffee was amazing, the physios who joined us were great.

“We had people drop in

who had cancer and have cancer; the cool thing is that everyone put their own stuff to one side and took part.

“Erg Army's Jane Erbacher lost her mum to cancer, so it was really important for her to come up from Melbourne.”

Jane held a workshop on erg expertise on Sunday.

“Owner of Coffs Coast Crossfit, James Sanders’ wife’s mum died of cancer… we had quite a few people who have been affected by cancer there.”

Em shared thanks to James Sanders of Coffs Coast CrossFit, Amanda from LiveFit Nutrition, Alicia Smith from Reel Social Haus, Emily McCarthy from The Calm Down, Shane and Bell Brown from TPM Mid North Coast, Jane Erbacher owner of the Erg Army, Aaron Hardaker from Mid North Coast Allied Health, Kind Brew Sawtell, and Cedric from Hangry Wolf BBQ & Catering.

As a contestant in Cancer Council’s Stars of Coffs Coast, Em has been learning a dance routine to be performed at the finale on Saturday 1 April.

This year’s theme is A Night At The Theatre.

Em is partnered for the dance with Jade Naidu of Woolgoolga Performing Arts.

All participants will gather at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) Theatre for the celebratory show to strut their stuff, trip the light fantastic, and/or shake their tail feathers in a bid to raise the roof with their fundraising efforts for Cancer Council of NSW.

Cancer Council is 94 percent community-funded; it receives minimal money from governments and is funded by events such as Stars of Coffs Coast.

Funds raised are put to good work with the local Cancer Council for a number of key services: Transport to Treatment - supporting the Coffs car which travels 45,000km each year taking locals

to and from treatment, home help, financial assistance, pro bono legal assistance and counselling.

q Stars of the Coffs Coast participant Em Pitomaki (right) with Chelsea Crowe and Alicia Smith, supporters of the F U Cancer fundraiser. Photos: Kirrin Singh.

q Participant athletes watching the erg challenge.

q Getting in the groove, Brendan and Jenni Graetz join Em’s F U Cancer event.

q James Sanders, Coffs Coast CrossFit Owner and Em Pitomaki, Stars of Coffs Coast participant.

q Supporters flowed into the venue to support the fundraiser on Saturday.

q The F U Cancer event brought the fitness community together to raise funds and have fun.

Science and Engineering Challenge inspires career choices

By Andrea FERRARI

KEEN to inspire youngsters to look at science and engineering as a career, the Coffs Coast Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is steaming ahead to its fourth annual event.

It will be held at The Wiigulga Sports Complex and Multipurpose Centre all day on Tuesday 4 April.

The increase in technology and data in the 21st century has accelerated the demand for science and technology skills.

In Australia, employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) occupations has grown by 19.7 percent in the past five

years - this is almost twice as fast as other jobs.

“STEM jobs are highly skilled with 75 percent of people employed in a STEM role working in a skill level occupation equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher,” said Rotary member Patty Delaney, Chair of the Challenge committee.

“This has made a science degree one of the most valuable degrees in Australia and abroad.”

The SEC is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors.

Through the SEC, students experience aspects of science

and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment.

The Challenge focuses on fun, practical and hands-on activities, to inspire young people across the STEM subjects.

Over 250 Year 10 students will be involved from eight state and private high schools, coming from Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Dorrigo, Bellingen, and the Clarence Valley.

Schools will be competing against each other.

Points are awarded based on their performance and the school with the highest point score at the end of the day is the winner.

Qualifying schools may go

on to compete at a State Final, and eight winning schools from around Australia are invited to compete at a oneday National Final each year.

School teams will design and build models of bridges, bionic hands, off-road buggies, earthquake-proof towers and other ‘challenging’ projects.

“This year we have a female civil engineer on our planning committee as well as two school teachers, one with aviation industry experience, and two more engineers.

“We have a crew of 35 volunteer helpers coming to supervise the kids.

“Some of the volunteers are retired engineers and schoolteachers and come from

a wide range of backgrounds or have a background and an interest in working with young people.

"One of our volunteers is in his eighties who was a mining engineer,” she said.

A fan of the event, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh will be attending.

“Gurmesh was dux at Woolgoolga High School in his time and has a professional background in engineering and he loves our event and says he’s looking forward to coming along.”

Dennis Houghton, planning committee member, told NOTA, “Gurmesh has been part of the Bridge judging panel; it’s the most important individual activity

and usually determines who is the overall winning school.”

The Bridge Challenge is the only activity that goes on all day.

All other activities are half days.

It is created on the stage in the full view of the students and is the final activity to be judged.

The Challenge is organised by the Rotary Club of Woolgoolga, the University of Newcastle and Woolgoolga High School.

Assistance is provided from the Woolgoolga Lions Club, sponsors, volunteers and teachers.

Interested people can call Dennis on 0432 188 412 or Patty on 0467 072 905.

q Making a bionic hand at the Science and Engineering Challenge.

q Electro city is a half day challenge.

q Team spirit at the Science and Engineering Challenge.

Building awareness of the plight of coastal birds

By Andrea FERRARI

CIRCUMNAVIGATING

Australia’s shoreline in her tiny microlight aircraft, birdlover Milly Formby is on a mission to bring awareness to the plight of our continent’s migrating shorebirds.

Flying solo around Australia, Milly’s 20,000km adventure-with-a-purpose glided into Coffs Harbour this week.

News Of The Area caught up with Milly before her talk on Thursday, 30 March at Woolgoolga Regional Community Gardens.

“This is the closest I can get to experiencing the epic flight that our shorebirds make each year to their Arctic breeding grounds.”

Wherever she can, scientist and artist Milly is using her flight to connect with school kids and community groups to share the story of our migratory shorebirds.

“Because as well as being superheroes of long-distance flight, they are the world's most endangered group of bird species.

“This is a really fantastic way to highlight the way that

people in coastal areas, and beach walkers, can really make a difference,” says Milly.

“Birds and people share the shoreline, and by caring for the local wetland and coastal ecosystems our collective grassroots action can make a massive environmental impact.

“In Coffs Harbour –birdwise - I'm looking forward to visiting local coastal wetlands to see what shorebirds are around.

“Most will be heading off on their northward migration, so I expect it will be mainly resident shorebird species like Pied Oystercatcher and Red-capped Plovers.”

Milly’s plans in Coffs Harbour include visits to seven primary schools around the area to talk to students in Grades 3-6 about her adventure and the shorebirds that inspired it.

Milly will visit The Nature School, St Columba's Anglican School, Stuarts Point Public School, Frank Partridge VC Public School, Casuarina Steiner School, Crossmaglen Primary School and Sandy Beach Public School.

“I'm also in the process of organising a migratory shorebird workshop with National Parks and Wildlife Service staff to train them in shorebird identification and survey techniques for BirdLife Australia,” she said.

Migratory shorebirds make an awe-inspiring 25,000km round journey from Australia to Siberia each year to breed.

Milly’s trip is a similar distance in 180 flying days, aboard a microlight specifically chosen because it closely replicates how shorebirds fly, travelling at about 50 to 55 knots, or just under 100kph.

The strong winds in southern Australia are a challenge for the microlight,

and it took almost six months for Milly to complete the first third of her journey from Perth to Lake Macquarie.

Milly’s trip follows most of Australia’s coastline where she can have the biggest impact in the communities on the front line.

She aims to capture the imagination of children and adults alike, with a book she illustrated - A Shorebird Flying Adventure.

She uses the book and accompanying eLearning resources to engage primary school-aged children with science stories and

encourage a new generation of optimistic problemsolvers.

“Migratory shorebirds are a living expression of how we're all connected through a global, ecological network,” said Milly.

“And while they’re at our beaches, they’re a doorway into nature that we can see every day.”

For more on Milly’s journey and to see livestreams from the sky, visit www.wingthreads.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram @wingthreads and Twitter @wing_threads.

Food should be tasty and nourishing and at Meals on Wheels we believe in the power of great food – delivered with a smile - to change lives. We support the National Meal Guidelines which are specifically designed to meet the nutrient needs of over 65’s

At Coffs Meals on Wheels we have a variety of over 80 meals to choose from which can be delivered by our friendly volunteers or picked up from our office.

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

forget! We have lovely sandwiches,

for your next meeting.

q Milly’s adventure-with-a-purpose flew into Coffs Harbour.

q Milly Formby is circumnavigating Australia’s coastline, bringing awareness to the plight of the shorebirds.

By Manny WOOD

Fallout from failed joint venture

PETER is looking for a premises to operate his business and finds an appropriate industrial shed.

He asks his mother, Mary, if she could help him purchase the freehold.

He explains that if he is registered on title as an owner, that he will then be able to secure an overdraft to support his business.

Mary pays the whole of the $400,000 purchase price and they are both registered on title as “tenants in common” with a 50 percent share each.

Unfortunately, Peter’s business fails a couple of years later and he rents out the shed and receives the whole of the rent, which he uses to fund the repayment of his business debts.

When Mary is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, her appointed power of attorney investigates the dealings regarding the industrial shed.

The attorney wants the shed sold to fund care arrangements for Mary.

The attorney claims that because Mary paid the whole of the purchase price, Peter holds his 50 percent share on “resulting” trust for Mary and that she is entitled to the whole of the proceeds of sale.

The attorney also claims that Peter should pay Mary the whole of the rental income that he has received.

Peter claims that Mary gifted the 50 percent share of the shed to him as well as the whole of the rental income.

Mary cannot give evidence due to her condition.

The matter proceeds to a two-day hearing in the Supreme Court.

After considering the evidence, which included expert medical evidence, the Court finds that Mary validly gifted the 50 percent share of the property to Peter on the basis of a legal “presumption” that transactions regarding children are generally considered to be gifts but also finds that Mary is entitled to half of the rental income.

The Court orders the property to be sold and the proceeds distributed accordingly.

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

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

OPINION & LETTERS On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au with Jasminda

Do you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from readers. SEND your concerns to Jasminda care of media@newsofthearea.com.au and include your name and suburb.

DEAR Jasminda,

MY son wants to play weekend sport, but the thought of standing in a crowd on our precious weekends isn't filling us with a lot of joy.

Julie S.

Drive it, but can’t park it

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM sure that there are a lot of folk out there who were astounded by the news that there is going to be another high rise building on the corner of Gordon and Albany St (near roundabout) were currently there is a car park which holds just on 200 cars five or even six days a week for workers.

Now while this building is being constructed, these folk that currently work in town and use this car park daily, where will they go?

Apparently the new offices will employ another 300 people with their own carpark

for 84 spaces. It looks like the bike shops are going to get really busy.

There are so many vacant buildings; the old police station, court house, soon to be vacated Coffs Council building, a large block in Harbour Drive near the bank and even the unused overgrown tennis courts also in Harbour drive.

Do we still have a town planner in council working?

Remember that just because you went to uni doesn't make you smarter than anyone else.

Common sense doesn't come with a degree.

Regards, Phyllis TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.

Work needed on Waste Management Centre

DEAR News Of The Area, THE tip is a disgrace.

The Council of course would rather I called it a Waste Management Centre… but I don't see enough management to comply with that name.

Let me say at the outset that the staff there are lovely, polite, and helpful.

They are also working in a muddy quagmire the likes of which have not been seen since trench warfare in World War I.

The CRC (Community Recycling Centre) is a good idea, but there are silly rules like "only 20 litres per day of paint or motor oil per person".

Too bad if you have more than that because the answer is you have to come back on multiple days, depositing 20 litres per time.

Really?

Really!

That's what I had to do recently.

It beggars belief!

And on the topic of the CRC, if I ran it the immediately recyclable goods (such

as paint and varnish), would be free to be removed if one had a need for some.

But that is against the rules.

No scavenging allowed.

More broadly on recycling, when are we going to get a tip shop?

Raleigh waste management centre (Bellingen Shire) has one, why can't we?

And perhaps a hardstand waste transfer area so that recyclables of all sorts could be dealt with properly (not via the current system of trooping about in the mud).

And while there IS still mud, a vehicle washdown station would be good.

But wait, there is one, but it has an unfriendly notice near the exit booth that tells you you need to pay to use it.

Again, really?!

I use it anyway.

I used to live in a regional Victorian town where the tip had all of these things.

Finally to fees.

You can only discover the fees payable (and they are many and varied) on page 52 of the CHCC Integrated Planning and Reporting PDF, buried deep on the City of Coffs Harbour website for those who like a challenge.

Don't bother looking for fees on the webpage for managers of the tip, Coffs

Dear Julie,

I suspect I might like you.

You're not one of those fawning parents who thinks the world revolves around little Johnny's ball skills.

Few things are more mindnumbingly boring than watching a sport you don't understand played by kids who don't really understand it either.

Yes, I know all about teambuilding and resilience and all those other useful skills.

But for some reason standing on the sidelines in the rain watching your child being knocked over by a kid who is supposedly twelve but has more facial hair than your husband makes you ponder about just how much more resilience your son needs.

Then there are the miserable drives home for the away games when you have to try to explain why the coach's kid got player of the match for the fifth consecutive week, all the while knowing that you could have stayed home and watched Bend it like Beckham instead.

There's sure to be at least one other parent on the team with your mindset, Julie.

You need to seek them out and then organise a roster system so you only have to endure this every second game.

On the days you have to attend, take a good book, buy a coffee and call out something encouraging every 20 minutes.

Preferably not 'good job' or 'just be you'.

Both are highly irritating.

A simple 'run' could be effective, as could 'don't break anything. We don't have health insurance'.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Coast Waste Services, there is no fee schedule there.

So I will call our tip "the tip" until I no longer need gum boots to go there on a wet day, when I no longer need to wash my vehicle after being at the tip, when there is true recycling, and when the myriad of other shortcomings have been fixed.

Only then will it be a Waste Management Centre.

Meantime a big thankyou to patient and long-suffering staff at the tip, and please know that you have my full sympathy for the appalling system and conditions you work under.

Regards, Roger TINDALE, Boambee East.

The Culture Wars

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE culture wars!

What's the meaning, what are the effects?

Its basis is the denial of evidence in pursuit of a goal.

Mix denial with politics and the results can be tragic, long term.

The National Party owns the assault on science.

Here's an example.

Coffs Harbour's Hospital was built on wetlands, its vulnerability to flooding

vigorously denied by the Nationals.

The Base has flooded because hydrology, a science, was up against the culture wars.

The course at construction was set: deny the evidence and tap into prejudice.

"Don't listen to greenies.”

The future is marked by sea level rises.

It gives me no pleasure to write this, Coffs Hospital is a billion dollar walk away proposition courtesy of the National Party's culture wars.

Another matter.

Scientific opinion is clear, we are on the verge of mass extinctions of species.

In our area that means the biodiversity of our tall forests.

To make my viewpoint clear, I've worked in the timber industry, managed large areas of regeneration and have a license to log - with extreme care (my provision).

Make no mistake.

The National Party's culture wars are in denial of the tragedy unfolding in our forests.

Your grandchildren will not see koalas.

Happening now!

Despite all the evidence, the National Party is intent on gas drilling the richest

Celebrations in Coffs for World Parkinson’s Day

By Andrea FERRARI

WORLD Parkinson’s Day on 11 April, as part of World Parkinson’s Awareness Month, will be acknowledged in Coffs Harbour with tea, talking and tributes to local supporters and volunteers.

The two Parkinson’s Support Groups in Coffs Harbour, under the leadership of Jane Gow and Graham Saxby, will celebrate World Parkinson’s Day with a morning tea at the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.

“We will also be presenting the 2023 Local Parkinson’s Hero award to recognise a long-term supporter of the Coffs Harbour Parkinson’s community,” Jane Gow from Coffs Harbour South Parkinson’s Support Group told News Of The Area.

The tea party is an invitation only event owing to space.

“We are really looking forward to seeing people with Parkinson’s come along to join us

at the Botanic Gardens in Coffs on the day.

“We do need you to register, for catering purposes,” she said.

You can sign up for the free World Parkinson’s Day tea by emailing Jane at jg77734@gmail.com or phoning her on 0419 993 922.

Common Parkinson’s symptoms include shaking and tremor, rigid and stiff muscles, slowness of movement and a frozen facial expression.

Non-motor symptoms include anxiety, fatigue, pain, sleep problems, depression, eating and swallowing and more.

Loss of smell and small handwriting ability may be an early sign of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s is a progressive, degenerative condition of the central nervous system.

Neurological diseases are the world’s greatest contributor to disability and Parkinson’s is the most prevalent neurological condition.

It has no cure. There are currently more than 200,000 people living with the disease in Australia, including more than 69,000 people in NSW. By 2040, the number of people living with Parkinson’s in Australia is expected to double.

q Vince Carroll, Parkinson’s Nurse for the Coffs Harbour region, with JoAnne Reeves CEO Parkinson’s and Jane Gow, Co-ordinator at Coffs Harbour Parkinson’s Support Group.

‘Stamp out Racism’ walker welcomed in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

WALKING from Melbourne to North Queensland in an attempt to ‘Stamp out Racism’, Coffs Harbour’s Peter Elzer’s on-foot adventure brought him through the Coffs Coast last Friday.

It was a home-coming and home-leaving for Peter, arriving in Urunga on Saturday 18 March and leaving Woolgoolga on Friday 24 March.

Saturday was a special day on the 2022km walk.

“My daughter Mieke had organised a crew of people to walk with me into Urunga which was amazing,” Peter told News Of The Area.

“We spent a couple of hours at Liberty café and had a conversation with a local, very wise elder, Aunty Frances Witt.”

Aunty Frances gave a personal welcome to Urunga, a place where, she said, the “river meets the seas”.

The welcome was described by Peter as “emotional” and “poignant”.

“My daughter has been wanting to meet Frances for a long time and share ideas.

“She was so supportive of what I am doing.”

During the conversation, Aunty Frances spoke of racism in Australian history.

“I was unaware of the true history of Australia until just a few years ago,” said Peter.

“The untruths of history were taught to me from the white man’s eyes - all of these injustices I was unaware of until recently.”

The next day, Peter set off on his own and was joined by Kylie and Mark, friends from Sawtell, heading over the Raleigh Bridge to

Bonville, then Sawtell.

“At Bonville Service Station café, Woolgoolga businessman John Arkan came to show his support and walked a little way with me.”

With a welcome rest day on Monday in Sawtell generously offered by Susan Cain, Peter’s training partner, supporter and dear friend, he paid “two visits to the sea and ate copious amounts of food to get my energy back”.

“Pastries, pasta and lots of coffee.”

On Tuesday, Peter took up an invitation to a public performance of the ‘All One Under The Sun’ anti racism production by the Coffs Harbour Youth Theatre.

“It is an anti-racism message presented by the local youth, on when and when not to call it out.

“It was an incredible production; I was

soils in Australia west of here on the Liverpool Plains.

Contamination of soil and water, damaged agricultural activity, long term climate change?

All this is met with spin.

No catastrophe is beyond denial in the culture wars.

The above matters run a theme, the denial of evidence backed by science.

Few descriptions of ignorance are brazen enough to cover it.

I'll settle for "boofhead politics".

Regards. Warren TINDALL, Bellingen.

really impressed.”

A fast walk took the trekker towards Coffs Harbour on Monday morning, meeting friends including Steffan and his eight-year-old son, Elliot, who walked ten kilometres with Peter through to Coffs Racecourse.

Stepping into the group at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC), the walkers were joined by Bruce Meder, an advocate for intercultural understanding, who set up a morning tea at Old John’s cafe on the Jetty Strip.

“I've been following Peter's FB page since before he started the walk,” Bruce told NOTA.

“When I knew the timing of his getting into Coffs, I put a comment on his page to say I would walk part way with him and since he was going to stop for morning tea that I would love to take him to a delightful cafe and shout him coffee and banana bread.

“He accepted.

“So, I was privileged to walk with him and listen to his stories,” he said.

Bruce brought along his friend Stan Wood who is very knowledgeable on Australian history.

“We walked and he talked, filling me in on a lot more of the historical details of what actually happened in Australia,” said Peter.

Chatting at the café, the group included Peter’s late son’s sister-in-law and her baby.

“Everyone was very inquisitive about the stories of my walk.”

The next stop was Moonee, with Susan, then Woolgoolga with a welcome from John Arkan and a bed for the night.

Peter’s journey continues for another 32 days, 24 of those being long walking days, to his final destination of Seventeen Seventy.

To support Peter on his campaign, see Facebook group Stamp_Out_Racism_2022.

q Susan, Mieke, Aunty Frances and Finn with Peter (centre) in Urunga.

q Steffan, Dan, Peter and young Elliot walking through Coffs Harbour.

The Coffs Harbour Crystals and Creatives Fair

On Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Monday 10 April from 10-5pm, head

three

egg hunts from 10-11am, a Kids Quiz, prizes and lots of quality products and things to do!

“The good vibes are coming your way and we can’t wait to see you Coffs Harbour!” said organiser Simone Dennis.

“We are a high vibe, family friendly event with plenty to buy, see and do!

“Our traders have every crystal under the rainbow as well as gems, opals and fossils.

“Our fabulous creatives hand make unique jewellery, candles, sage, sprays and perfumes, terrariums and more.

“To sprinkle some extra magic we also have healers, psychics and tarot readers.”

$500 worth of Lucky Door Prizes are on offer (receive a free entry with your ticket) as well as a $500 Like and Share Prize.

Follow the event social media pages to enter.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrystalsCreatives-Fair-101219656163608/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ crystalsandcreativesfair

Entry to the event is $2, with children twelve and under free.

Plenty of free parking is available at the C.ex Club.

“We are so excited to see you soon Coffs Harbour!

“Tell your friends, bring your family and let’s have some fun!” Simone said.

The Coffs Harbour Crystals and Creatives Fair is on at The Grand Auditorium, C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon St, Coffs Harbour NSW.

THIS Easter long weekend the Coffs Harbour Crystals and Creatives Fair comes to C.ex Coffs Harbour.

along for

days of family holiday fun, with daily Easter

q A range of unique products and experiences are on offer at the Coffs Harbour Crystals and Creatives Fair.

Bob Brown announced as SWIFF festival guest

AUSTRALIAN conservation icon and the former Leader of the Australian Greens, Bob Brown, is coming to the Coffs Coast to connect with festivalgoers as part of the 2023 Screenwave International Film Festival (April 20 to May 5). Together with Tasmania’s Tarkine rainforest, Bob Brown is the focus of the new Australian documentary, The Giants, which screens at the Jetty Theatre on Saturday April 29 before Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday April 30.

Directed by Laurence Billiet and Rachel Antony, The Giants is a poetic portrait of the fate of Tasmania’s wild forests and Brown’s personal life of activism to preserve them.

Bob has been a pivotal figure in Australian politics and conservation.

In 1983, the blockade of Tasmania's Franklin River saw 1500 people arrested and 600 jailed, including Bob who spent nineteen days in Risdon Prison.

The day after his release in 1983, he was elected as the first Green into Tasmania's Parliament.

Thirteen years later, he was elected to the Senate, leading the national debate on issues including climate change, conservation, and human rights.

But before his time in Federal Parliament, the Tasmanian Parliament, or even Risdon Prison, Bob Brown was captain of Coffs Harbour High School.

He used to travel in from Bellingen,

catching the school bus to Raleigh and then the two carriage school steam train to Coffs each day.

And now, Bob is travelling back to the Coffs Coast region to connect with festivalgoers at the Screenwave International Film Festival,

participating in Q and A sessions that will be held after each film screening in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.

The Coffs Coast’s Screenwave International Film Festival presents over 140 film screenings and special events as part of its 2023 program,

connecting film lovers with stories from around the world, and bringing icons like Bob Brown to the region to celebrate the telling of stories through cinema.

For more information, visit www.swiff. com.au.

q Bob Brown is a focus of the new Australian documentary, The Giants.

RURALROUNDUP

North Dorrigo showjumper to compete in France

By Andrea FERRARI

NORTH Dorrigo Pony Club member and longtime showjumper Abby Raymond has been selected to represent Australia in France at the Generali Open De France Jumping World Clubs Tournament in July 2023.

Announced on Monday 20 March this is a first for the North Dorrigo Pony Club.

Eighteen-year-old Abby is proud and thrilled, telling News Of The Area, “I will be attending this competition with the Pony Club Association of Australia in the Australian jumping team.

“To be eligible for selection you had to have your Pony Club B certificate and be between the ages of 18-21 while also having several achievements and placings at jump heights of 90cm-1m.

“This event is run by the French National Riding Schools in France and will take place over 25 -27 July this year,” she said.

It is an international competition

held during the French National Riding School Championships, gathering more than 5,000 riders competing in seventeen different disciplines.

“Previous North Dorrigo Pony Club members have competed at the nationals before but not overseas that I'm aware of,” she said.

The North Dorrigo community is supporting Abby’s trip with a raffle where people can donate and buy tickets from the club specifically, or by financial donation to the club, which will be passed on to Abby to help fund the competition travel expenses.

With a raft of recognition awards to her name across Pony Club, school and volunteer associations, Abby is an upstanding all-round contributor to her community.

In the last year she has attended a Parliament and Government House leadership day and the GRIP Leadership conference.

In the 2022 Australia Day Awards, she received the Bellingen Shire’s Active and Healthy Award for high achievements in sports.

She has been a participant in Zonta, packing Birthing Kits for women all over Australia, and in 2022, Quota International of Coffs Harbour recognised her for her caring and sharing contribution to her school and fellow students.

q Accomplished show jumper Abby Raymond is heading to an international competition, representing Dorrigo Pony Club in France.

q North Dorrigo Pony Club member Abby Raymond has been selected to represent Australia in France at the Generali Open De France Jumping World Clubs Tournament in July 2023.

q Abby receiving the OJ Memorial Trophy (in memory of past long-time club president, Owen Fahey, known as OJ for short) at a North Dorrigo Pony Club presentation for perseverance and dedication.

Elders Rural ready to serve Coffs Harbour

backed by their extensive supply network to service both commercial growers and hobby farmers in the district,” said Branch Manager Corey Heather.

“Products range from animal health, produce, seed and fertiliser, crop and pasture protection and general farm supplies.

“The NSW North Coast is a vital and exciting growth prospect for the Elders Network.

“Whether you’re looking

for a bag of chook feed, a roll of fencing or a truck load of fertiliser, the team at Elders Rural Coffs Harbour are best placed to assist with all your rural product needs.”

Elders Rural Coffs Harbour are located at 70 Industrial Drive North Boambee Valley and can be best reached on (02) 6650 3400.

Opening hours are 7:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 11:30am Saturday.

ELDERS Rural Services' presence in New South Wales has grown significantly in 2023, with three new greenfield branch sites recently being added on the NSW North Coast at Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Lismore.

The Coffs Harbour Branch celebrated their Grand Opening event in early March, after a soft opening in November 2022.

The Coffs Harbour Branch is managed by

Corey Heather who’s backed by his experienced local team of Ricki Graham, Terry Sutherland, Jasmine Preston and Steve Drayton.

Corey and his team have over 80 years combined in the agriculture industry, ensuring they’re best placed to offer expert local advice and can tailor the right products to suit your operational requirements.

“Elders Rural Coffs Harbour has a fantastic range of rural products

q The Coffs Harbour Branch celebrated their Grand Opening event in early March.

q Elders Rural Coffs Harbour.

q The Coffs Harbour Branch is managed by Corey Heather who’s backed by his experienced local team of Ricki Graham, Terry Sutherland, Jasmine Preston and Steve Drayton.

Easy Family Living

Address: 52 Kinchela

Avenue, Toormina, NSW

2452

Price: $899,000$929,000

4 beds, 2 baths,

2 cars

Land size: 887.8m²

THIS substantial home is located in a family friendly neighbourhood, close to local schools and shopping centres and is also just a few minutes drive to beautiful Sawtell Beach.

The high set home features a practical layout and with two large living areas there is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy different zones of the house which is perfect for the active, growing family.

You will find the more formal L-shaped loungeroom/dining room at the front of the home which enjoys lovely views and breezes, plus there is the informal tiled family room off the kitchen.

The central kitchen has a functional layout with

electric cooking appliances, plus dishwasher and a large breakfast bar which is great for preparing and presenting the families meals as well as a practical area for the kids to sit and do their homework.

The adjacent tiled family room leads out to the oversized covered entertaining area, it overlooks the substantial rear yard that has been planted with grasses due to the requiring minimal maintenance.

There is also a second entertaining deck which overlooks the inground saltwater swimming pool at the front of the home.

A lovely private area for you to sit and watch the kids playing in the pool during the hot summer months.

You'll love the size of the bedrooms, the main is suite sized, with loads of additional space to make it a real retreat from the world, and has its own bathroom and walk in robe, as well as a dramatic double door entry.

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Low-maintenance property, perfectly suited to downsizers, retirees or a great alternative to aged care/retirement homes

spacious bedrooms, all with built in robes

drive to Sawtell Village & Toormina Shopping Centre

to traverse block with manageable rear & front yards

Fantastic coastal home with mountains views,

renovated kitchen and large outdoor entertainment

Attractive Air BnB option with supporting financials available

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

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

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Elevated position offers mountain views & captures the breeze

Master bedroom w/ large ensuite bathroom + living area

renovated internally and externally

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250m to Boambee Bay Reserve/Estuary for safe swimming, paddleboarding and fishing

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Elevated position offers mountain views & captures the breeze

Spacious Master bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom

High ceilings give the home a terrific sense of space

Easy access into Sawtell Village, Toormina Shops & Local Schools

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Perfect First Home 6 SHELTON CLOSE, TOORMINA

$650,000

• 3 bedroom home with unattached oversized double garage

• All three bedroom with built in robes

• Corner block in popular residential neighbourhood.

• A little TLC required but the possibilities are endless.

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Land Size: 722.8sqm

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Family Home with Potential

6 MIRROOLA CRESCENT, TOORMINA

$749,000

• Set on a large 836.1sqm block this home has

• Two living areas plus study, main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite located at the rear of the home, separate from the other four bedrooms

• Single lock up drive through garage to rear yard with carport

• Outdoor entertaining area, Inground pool (currently not functional) with established gardens

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• Substantial high set home located in great family friendly neighbourhood

• Two living areas including formal lounge at the front of the home, plus tiled family room situated off the central kitchen with plenty of bench space

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Nestled in the trees

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Boambee Valley Beauty

4&4A BANFF CLOSE, BOAMBEE

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• Additional rumpus room and office

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61 JANE CIRCUIT, TOORMINA

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• The kitchen and all three bathrooms have been recently renovated.

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9A ALPINI PLACE, SAPPHIRE BEACH

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Land Size: 747.1sqm

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Value Packed Family Home!

32 Amaroo Cres, Toormina

This fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises!! The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry. An enclosed sunroom adds additional living space with the covered barbeque area being the ideal place to relax. The single garage has an electric roller door with the detached colourbond shed giving you and excellent area to store further vehicles or just a top place to tinker in. This lovely home backs on to a parklike reserve with the shops and schools being close by.

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Charm and elegance combined with a user friendly design to ensure this wonderful family home appeals to the most discerning buyer! The home features: 4 bedrooms – master with ensuite and all with robes and ceiling fans, separate lounge, dining and rumpus rooms with high raked ceilings allowing natural light into these areas. The timber kitchen is well appointed and overlooks the inviting inground pool and covered entertaining area. There is also a double drive through garage, air conditioning with the leafy reserve nearby allowing privacy. The quiet cul de sac location adds further appeal to this beautiful home with the shops, schools and public transport all being close by. Put this home on the top of your inspection list.

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156 Lyons Rd, Sawtell

This superb Sawtell family home should be should be at the top of your inspection list if you are looking for a quality family home at a great address!! Designed around entertaining, privacy and the outlook over Bonville Creek and Reserve, the home offers - 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and multiple living areas. The modern kitchen has all of the appliances a chef requires whilst the rear deck overlooks the sparkling in ground pool. The home is also air conditioned with the double garage having internal access and electric controller door units for easy access

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LJ Hooker marks a half-century milestone

LJ HOOKER Coffs Harbour

is set to become the oldest real estate brand operating on the NSW Mid North Coast, celebrating an incredible 50 years in business.

And as part of their golden anniversary celebrations, six lucky local residents will win a trip of a lifetime to an international destination, via a randomly selected draw.

Agency owners Paul and Barbara Tobias said the giveaway was their way of thanking the Coffs Harbour community for their ongoing support and clientele.

The agency opened its doors five decades ago on April 1, 1973, and has gone from strength to strength.

The couple, who are the third franchise owners, purchased the business in 2011 and have since also opened LJ Hooker offices in nearby Woolgoolga, Urunga, Nambucca Heads and Macksville.

“To have operated for 50 years really says something

about the LJ Hooker network and the people behind the brand, we believe we are the only real estate business in our footprint that has operated for that length of time,” said Mr Tobias.

“We’ve lost count of just how many homes we have sold over the years, but we have certainly helped generations of families to find their slice of paradise on the North Coast.

“We have always believed in the integrity and longevity of the LJ Hooker brand.

“It is a name that people trust, which is reflected in the volume of repeat business we have attracted over the decades.”

LJ Hooker General Manager of Network Stephen Mutton grew up in Coffs Harbour and has a special connection to the local office.

His great uncles Peter and Dan Seccombe were the original owners of the business which is one of the first LJ Hooker franchises to

open in regional NSW.

“It is a marvellous milestone to be celebrating 50 years in business and importantly, serving a regional community - we congratulate everyone on this achievement,” Mr Mutton said.

“Sir Leslie Hooker used to fly people up to Coffs Harbour to buy house and land packages from my great uncles.

“So, the office has also played a part in the residential development of the town.”

LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour has operated in different locations over the decades, but in 2011 relocated back to its original site at 1/22 Moonee Street.

The business is just nine years younger than the town’s iconic Big Banana.

In 1973, a house within walking distance from Park Beach, just moments from the heart of the CBD, cost $9,750.

Today, the same property would fetch between $750,000 to $820,000.

Mr Tobias said their success in the Mid-North Coast area was also a

testament to his hardworking team of around 30 staff.

They will celebrate with a cake and a special visit from the LJ Hooker Bear.

“To be successful you need to have the right people working for you and we have been fortunate to have a dedicated team who love

living in this region and are passionate about helping others to make a move here,’’ he said.

LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour is giving away international travel vouchers with the winners able to choose from a holiday in Kenya, Thailand and Bali.

Artist alert: Call for entries to the E J Mantova Memorial Art Prize

By Andrea FERRARI

ARTISTS, local or from further afield, are being invited to submit their works in the E J Mantova Memorial Art Prize.

“It’s time to get started on your entries,” said artist Polly Wells, the new coordinator of the Mantova Prize.

“Closing date for submissions is April 22, which seems a way off but as all artists know, it takes time to create, so now is the time to get going.

“Some people will already have works completed, and

Camp Creative participants are particularly encouraged to enter the work they have made.

“We have four categories in the Mantova, each attracting a first prize of $500 and a second prize of $200,” said Polly.

There is the Open prize for any subject on any medium, a Landscape prize, the Marie Warwick Memorial Works on Paper prize and the Sculpture/3D prize.

Polly, a highly esteemed artist in her own right, who last year took out first prize in the Mantova, has turned

her hand to coordinating the event.

She’s brought on board Bellingen artist Cath Fogarty, a former Senior Curator of the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, to judge the art prize, with winners announced at the Official Exhibition Opening on Saturday 6 May at the Bellingen Show Pavillion.

The exhibition will continue until Sunday 14 May.

The Bellingen Show will take place at the showgrounds on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May, 2023.

A long-treasured art event in Bellingen and affectionately known as ‘The Mantova’, the E J Mantova Memorial Art Prize has taken place annually in conjunction with the Bellingen Show since the 1970s.

“Shows are changing these days, highlighting not only the agricultural activities in a region but also the richness of cultural pursuits,

and Bellingen is renowned for its strong performance across all the arts - it’s one of the things that makes Bellingen so special,” said show president Dr Susan Lumsdaine.

The Mantova Art Prize

Terms and conditions apply.

To be eligible, residents simply need to send an email with their contact details to info@ljhps.com.au by April 2.

Winners will be selected via a draw and notified on April 3, 2023.

entry forms are available at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio, Nexus Gallery and Urunga ArtSpace and on the Bellingen Show website, where you will also find guidelines and conditions of entry.

Bellingen Show program, schedules and entry forms will be available soon on the Bellingen Show website. Enquiries can be made to Mantova coordinator Polly Wells at polly.wells3@gmail. com or 0402 555 377.

q The LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour team.

q The E J Mantova Memorial Art Prize is a long-treasured part of the Bellingen Show.

q Polly Wells’ artwork, Gum Blossom and Kangaroo Paws, won first place in the E J Mantova Art Prize in 2022.

q Riverbank by Robyn Simon from the 2022 E J Mantova Memorial Art Prize.

q Dorrigo Road, a painting from a past Mantova Art Prize.

Football thriving on the North Coast

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football under 18s won their opening round fixture 4-2 in the Premier Youth League against Lake Macquarie’s Valentine FC at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday.

Last year’s under 16s National Premier League grand final winners stepped

up an age-group to the under 18s and have continued their winning ways.

North Coast flew out of the blocks scoring four first half goals from Haileab Campbell, Ben Dove and a brace from Hugo Alderman. Valentine struck back in the second half scoring two goals.

Logan Sambrook opened

the scoring for North Coast in the under 15s but they eventually went down 2-1 to the powerhouse from the Hunter.

Valentine defeated North Coast 5-2 in the 16s, 3-1 in the 14s and 4-0 in the under 13s.

North Coast Football hosted a gala day on Saturday 25 March attended by 24 teams from across the region.

The gala day was an opportunity for children aged under 13 in the Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) to compete against players from other regions.

The matches were played on smaller pitches using sixa-side goals so players could get more touches on the ball and stay engaged in the match.

During the matches, an all female ‘C’ Licence course took place at C.ex Coffs International Stadium with

practical sessions conducted on the training fields.

The Football Australia ‘C’ Licence is a minimum of 60 hours in duration and is for coaches looking to take their skills to the next level.

The Football Australia 'C' Licence focuses on the technical aspects of the game, which includes

teaching the techniques of passing, receiving, striking the ball and running with the ball, along with defending techniques to regain possession.

NCF Technical Director Gary Phillips applauded the hive of football activity over the weekend.

“It’s incredible to have so

Surfing for a cause at the Barney Miller Charity Surf Classic

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Coast surfers have hit the waves for a great cause during this year's Barney Miller Charity Surf Classic at Sawtell Main Beach.

Surfers competed at the 23rd annual event while raising money for Ian Watson and his family, who have been heavily involved in the Coffs Coast surfing community.

The local boardrider known as ‘Wato’ was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.

Event founder and namesake Barney Miller said it was great to raise money for such a well-respected member of the local boardriding community.

“It’s good to be able to raise money for a local legend, as this kind of event is where

everyone local supports local,” he said.

Miller described the unique nature of his brainchild.

“There’s not many fundraising surfing events around, and it has multiple events like social nights, so it’s not just a surfing competition,” he said.

“It’s a really good vibe, with everyone having a good time and raising as much money as possible.”

The long-time Sawtell Boardriders Club member said surfers had come from far and wide to attend this year's event.

“We had 154 surfers this year, and they are anyone from ex-pro-surfers to up and comers,” he said.

“We even had ex-pro surfer Todd Prestage and his

family come from California, who are friends of mine.

“We also get a lot of volunteers that help to make it a success.”

He described the up and down nature of the weekend’s weather.

“On the first day the surf was perfect, the winds stayed really light all day, and I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” he said.

“Then on Saturday it was raining like last year, but that didn’t dampen anyone's spirits.”

There was even extra incentive for young groms to take part in this year's event.

“We had 2500 junior ranking points on offer, and it was a little added extra and incentive as it goes towards their end of year rankings,” he said.

much football activity taking place in one weekend at the same place,” he said.

“Premier Youth League action, SAP gala day, women’s ‘C’ licence course and a referee course all happening simultaneously over the weekend, bring on the Women’s World Cup,” said Gary.

q 24 teams competed in a six-a-side gala day last Saturday at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. Photo: David Wigley.

q Jack Lemair keeping possession for NCF under 18s. Photo: David Wigley.

q Taj Bennett sprinting down the left wing. Photo: David Wigley.

q The all female C Licence coaching course last weekend at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Photo: David Wigley.

q Wayne Morrison, Barney Miller, Garth Lewis, and Caroline Lewis enjoy the Barney Miller Charity Surf Classic.

q The Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raidettes celebrate a win at Rex Hardaker Oval.

Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raidettes get set for grand final

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Gumbaynggirr Coffs Coast Raidettes are ready to bring home a trophy.

The Raidettes are set to contest the women’s grand final of this year's East Coast Tribal League, when they take on the Dunghutti Connexions at Kempsey on Saturday.

The Raidettes finished this season as minor premiers and qualified for the grand final with a win against Biripi South Taree in their semi-final at Tuncurry.

The Raidettes had a 24-16 win against the Dunghutti Connexions in

their previous meeting this season at Rex Hardaker Oval.

Raidettes player Heather Duncan was expecting a tough game from a quality side.

“Dunghutti will be very strong, like always, and they have some very fast players,” she said.

“It will be a very close match.”

The women’s grand final kicks off at 11.30am on Saturday, 1 April at Verge Street Oval, Kempsey.

The Dunghutti Dolphins South West Rocks and Gimbisi Valley Garruka face off in the men’s grand final.

Valleys Cricket and Harwood to play for grand final glory

By Aiden BURGESS

VALLEYS Cricket and Harwood will play off for the ultimate prize when the North Coast Cricket Council’s

Premier League grand final is decided this weekend.

Due to last weekend’s wet weather, it was decided the grand final would be rescheduled this weekend

at Phillip Hughes Oval in Macksville.

Play did take place before the washout, with Harwood opening the batting and being bowled out for 151 by the

home side.

Valleys captain Josh Bartlett led from the front as his side's best bowler, taking 3/28 from his 13.4 overs.

Matthew Farrell top scored for Harwood with a knock of 38.

The grand final will be replayed when play gets

underway on Saturday, in the opening day of the twoday season decider at Phillip Hughes Oval.

Valleys Cricket will be looking for the club’s first Premier League title since entering the competition in 2019, while Harwood look for their first title since winning the 2018/19 season.

Valleys Cricket and Harwood have met four times

this season, with Valleys Cricket having won their past three matches after Harwood were victorious in Round 1.

Valleys Cricket won their last meeting by two wickets in their semi-final, which earnt them hosting rights for this season’s grand final.

Valleys Cricket finished as minor premiers this season, while Harwood finished second on the ladder.

By Aiden BURGESS

A WOOLGOOLGA judoka is pursuing his dream of competing at the Paralympics.

Jake Fitzpatrick is hoping to compete at both the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, and the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

But to achieve this, he will first take on the best visually impaired judokas the world has to offer.

The 24-year-old is headed to the UK in August to compete at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham.

The Woopi Warriors Judo Club member explained the importance of competing at the World Games.

in 2024, and then if I can get there in 2028,” he said.

Woolgoolga judoka dreams of competing at the Paralympics

“That’s why I’m going to the World Championships, because I need to get more ranking points.

“And because it's an event of value, it’s double points, and I need to finish top six in the world rankings to qualify for the Paralympics.”

The aspiring Paralympian shared what he loved most about being a judoka.

“I like the fact that I’m constantly learning, and always learning new things whether it’s in sparring or bouts, it’s always a constant process and I have a white belt mentality that I can keep learning new things.”

“There are not many blind judoka in Australia, so I have taken on able bodied and fully sighted opponents,” he said.

“It’s a challenge, but I’ve won my fair share of fights and lost my fair share, it’s all a learning experience.”

But he explained that he wasn’t at great disadvantage due to the nature of a judo bout.

“When a fight does start there is a great deal of gripping, so it certainly levels up the playing field once I grip them and know where they are.”

Jake has a GoFundMe page to help him get to the Paralympics.

q Jake Fitzpatrick hopes to compete at the Paralympics.

“I'm looking at trying to make the next Paralympics

Due to lack of numbers, Jake must face mainstream opponents.

To donate, www. gofundme.com/f/Help-meto-particpate-in-Judo-atthe-Paralympics.

Hockey Coffs Coast season gets underway

By Aiden BURGESS

ONE of the Coffs Coast’s biggest sporting organisations got their 2023 season underway last weekend.

The latest Hockey Coffs Coast season began with opening round matches at the Coffs Harbour Hockey Complex.

Hockey Coffs Coast’s

women’s division 1 and 2 combined competition got things underway for the season on Friday night.

Beaches Seahorses and Urunga had a 1-1 draw, and the Bellingen Magpies beat the Bellingen Braves 3-0.

The Beaches Seadragons had a 3-0 win against the Orara Emus on Sunday afternoon.

The men’s division 1 and

2 combined competition got underway on Saturday afternoon, with Beaches Mackerels having a 3-0 win against the Urunga Cyclones.

Urunga Thunda had a 7-0 win against the Urunga Storm, while Bellingen 2 Rivers had a 6-1 victory against Norths Lions.

Opening round matches of the men’s competition

continued Sunday afternoon, with Bellingen Barnstormers 1-0 winners against Beaches Makos, and Beaches Coast Hotel Camels 9-1 winners against Bellingen Ravens.

The opening round of women’s division 3 matches were also played last weekend, with the Urunga Bluefins 1-0 winners against the

Bellingen Swoopers, Bellingen Bullrouts 3-0 victors against Orara Owls, and Norths Roar having a 4-0 win against Beaches Great Whites.

The Hockey Coffs Coast season features one men’s, two women’s, and three junior competitions (under 12s,14s,16s), with games played on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hockey Coffs Coast features teams from five clubs; Beaches Hockey Club, Bellingen Hockey Club, Norths Hockey Club Coffs Coast, Orara Valley Hockey Club, and Urunga Hockey Club.

The Hockey Coffs Coast season continues this weekend with Round 2 matches.

Trail runners clean up at Washpool

THE thirteenth running of the Washpool World Heritage Trails was held on Sunday 26 March by Coffs Trail Runners.

The event features a 9km, 25km and 50km course through the Washpool World Heritage Area west of Grafton.

A total of 150 runners took part in a fantastic celebration of community centred trail running.

Race Director Keelan Birch spoke about the success of the event

"The weather was fantastic for running and people as far as Brisbane, Sydney and west to Narrabri enjoyed the run.

“We slightly modified the 25km course to be a loop which was well received.

"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 Tait Hearps (1st male 50km and new course record), Will Davies (3rd male 50km), Annabelle Swainston (3rd female 25km) and Keelan Birch (1st male 9km).

The event organiser extended a special thankyou to the National Parks and Wildlife Service. They continue to be a great supporter of this event and Coffs Trail Runners.

Big thanks to volunteers John Mawhinney, Peter Birch, Sam Birch, Coffs Hikers Yvonne and Alan and Graham Glover.

The Coffs Trail Runners next event is the Rumble in the Jungle on Sunday 6 August 2023 at Ulong

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

q 50km mens top three - Will Davies, Tait Hearps, David Waugh.

q 25km female top three - Annabelle Swainston, Tamarar Urqhuart, Sarah Bailey.

Kalang paddlers ‘cheque-in’ with rescue groups

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Kalang River Classic race held on Sunday 12 March on the river at Urunga was not only a very successful, fun event for all participants who paddled the challenging 14.5 km course, it was a win-win for local rescue groups.

The organisers were proud to be able to hand over a donation of $2,000 to the Nambucca Marine Rescue group which patrols and looks after the Urunga waterways.

The funds will be used to purchase a public network safety radio, an item not covered by funding from Government and Marine Rescue sources.

Donations were also made to the Urunga and Bellingen SES as a thank you for providing safety boats during

the event.

“We are very pleased to be able to make these donations to the local Marine Rescue and Urunga and Bellingen SES,” said Kalang River Dragon Boat Club President Lois Doyle.

“We can’t thank them enough for their presence and support at the recent Classic event and for their ongoing work in the local area all throughout the year.”

The 2023 Kalang River Classic is a race for all types of non-motorised paddling craft and is to be held bi-annually on the beautiful Kalang River at Urunga.

The race covers a challenging and picturesque 14.5km. circuit around Newry Island for dragon boats, outriggers, kayaks and surf skis with a shorter 1km

course for stand up paddle boards and canoes.

This year the race event attracted over 140 paddling participants who travelled from far and wide to Urunga to participate and included sporting teams, hobby enthusiasts and family members together to share the fun time on the water.

“Paddlers came from as far south as Maitland and from Currumbin in the north as well as Tamworth, Taree, Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, South West Rocks and Coffs Harbour.

“We also had a fancy dress category so we had a few pirates, sailors and tutus adding fun to the mix.

“It was a very pleasing roll-up and a great event with most competitors saying they will be back next time,” said Lois.

Amongst the mix of competitors there were two

composite dragon boat teams, one with members from the Manning and Camden Haven dragon boat clubs and the other from South West Rocks combined with local Kalang club members.

The first and second place in the outrigger class was taken out by the Coffs Harbour Outriggers followed by the Maroro team from Port Macquarie in third place.

The Kalang River Classic was organised and hosted by the Kalang River Dragon Boat club and the Urunga Chamber of Commerce.

The event was supported by local sponsors the C.ex, Ocean View Hotel, the Urunga Pharmacy, Anchors Wharf Café & Restaurant and Geoff King Motors.

The Kalang River Classic, inaugurated in 2021, is planned to be a biennial event with the next date being in 2025.

q Outriggers ready for the start of the 2023 Kalang River Classic paddle race.

q The Bumblebees team were first home in the Kalang River Classic 2023 dragon boat class.

q Kalang River Dragon Boat Club President Lois Doyle hands over a cheque for $2,000 to Marine Rescue volunteers Gary Nicholls and Colin Crackell.

Burns, Andrew John Age 45

As a result of a tragic motorcycle accident at Karangi on 25th March 2023.

Much loved son of John Burns and Pauline Hudson, devoted father of Chelsea and Eric. Beloved step-son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral details to be announced shortly.

Edward ‘Frank’

19th March 2023, peacefully at his own home, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving father & father-in-law of Fiona & Billy Hamilton. Adored poppy of Piper and Willow. Loved brother of Rosemary, Barbara, Betty and Billy (dec’d). Fond uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Aged 82 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

A private family Funeral Service was held for Frank in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, on Tuesday 28th March 2023.

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Marie Lorraine

21st March 2023, at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Scotty (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne & Craig, Robyn & Michael Bowen and Bryant & Paula. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.

Aged 81 Years

Sadly Missed

Marie’s private family Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 27th March 2023.

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BOOTHMAN, Lisa

27th March 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Woolgoolga. Dearly beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Jan, Steven (dec’d) and Bradley. Adored nanna of James and Samantha. Great-grandmother of Sean, Karter and Lillian.

Aged 87 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Lisa’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 4th April 2023 commencing at 2.30 pm.

Lisa’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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Jean Elizabeth

25th March 2023, passed peacefully at Legacy Nursing Home Coffs Harbour, formerly of Orange NSW. Much loved wife of Ian (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sheelagh & Paul and Jackie & Trevor. Cherished ‘Nana Jean’ of Kylie, Rina, Sarah, Becky and ‘Great-Nana Jean’ to their children. Jean will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and friends.

Aged 102 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jean’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 3rd April 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

Jean’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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WARD, Colin Robert

24th March 2023, peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Val (dec’d). Loving father of Greg, Kel, Phil and their families. Loved brother of Bev (dec’d), Gloria, Peter and Graeme. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Aged 88 Years

Forever In Our Hearts

Col’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 30th March 2023 followed by interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

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27th March 2023

Peacefully at Bellingen Hospital. Loving soulmate of Kevin. Beloved mother of Larry, Pat, Chrissy (dec) and Shirley. Loved motherin-law, grandmother, great-grandmother & great-great-grandmother.

Aged 90 Years

At Peace In God’s Care

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Gwen’s funeral prayers to be held on Monday, 3rd April 2023 at 10am in the Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fourth Avenue, Sawtell. Thence for private cremation.

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Valda Hickey ‘Val’

25th March 2023

Peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Urunga. Much loved wife of Ray. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Gavin & Jeanette, Wayne & Leann, Brett & Vanessa, Jason (dec), and Kristy. Cherished Nanna of Luke, Aaron & Brad, Courtney & Bryce, Alex & Brendon, and Jack, Angus & Rogan. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends.

Aged 83 Years

Forever Loved

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Val’s Requiem Mass to be held TODAY, Friday 31st March 2023 at 1.30pm in the Holy Name Catholic Church, High Street, Urunga. Thence for interment within the Urunga Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, there is Livestream link available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

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YOUNG Margaret Louisa

27th March 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Sawtell. Loving wife of Ron (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steven & Vicki, Judith & Kev, Karen & Neil and Vicky & Grahame. Cherished ‘Grey Nanna’ and great-nan of all her grandchildren.

Aged 88 Years

Reunited With Ron At Last

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Margaret’s Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Sawtell on Friday 31st March 2023 commencing at 2.30 pm, thence for private interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

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CWA Hall

FREE KOI FISH! Coffs Harbour KSA Koi fish club inviting new members to join. Annual membership $25 join up and we give you two FREE fish. Meeting Sunday April 2nd 2pm at 6a Zingara Place, Nambucca. Many activities in how to Keep Japanese Koi fish and build ponds. Call Garry 0418 470 040 or John 0428 380 201

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2 large Trek @ Travel backpacks. 1 blue 1 green. VGC, used once. $45 each. Ph 0403 034 480

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791

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COMBINED Aspire Air Lift Recliner Chair/ Aidacare electronically operated Floorline Bed. Both in excellent working condition only used for a short period of time. Willing to sell separate $1000 for the Bed & $750 for the Chair. Bed includes a waterproof mattress and mobile serving table. Pick up Moonee Beach Area

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DESK, antique mahogany, Circa 1890 director $1,250 or reasonalbe offer. Ph 0414 433 359 e140423

DINING table & 6 chairs extendable. Exc cond $600. Matching buffet & hatch $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057.

JAGUAR Mk2 door

$70 . 0409 372 995 F200123

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710

JIGSAWS x 20 Clean and complete as new $4 each Ph: 02 6651 2553

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PIANO, Yamaha electric exc cond. $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057. e070423

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

Boats For Sale

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446

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This Fri and Sat! 8am-5pm. Clothes, crockery, and plants! e310323

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8.00am. 1/28 Corrigan Ave, Toormina. Electric Tools - saws, sanders bench grinder, foldable work bench & various other tools and items Cash only sale. e310323

ELECTRONIC key control, Merlin brand found in Coronation Ave on Saturday. Phone 0411 380 625

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Garage Sale Free Wheelchair Wheelie walker walking frame and commode chair. 6649 1472

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ANTIQUE double bed with tester, inc bedding $300 ono. Chinese wedding chest/TV unit $550 ono. Antique reproduction arm chair $500 ono. All matching - TV/Video large, long entertainment unit, $500 ono. Coffee table, large, $200 ono Dark wood, walnut. Hall stand, $200 ono. All dark wood. 0401 877 979.

HALF price sale everything - shed full!

7 Newcastle Drive Toormina, Mon to Fri 9.30am - 2pm 0415 401 304

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ANTIQUE Oak sideboard with ornate bevelled edge mirror.

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BATTERY charger 24V $50 ono. 6656 2373

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710 F130123

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

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Ph: 0481 481 918 e310323

CHEST Freezer Fisher & Paykel includes basket $100. 02 6653 6586

COFFEE table, timber 700cm square with drawer $75. Phone 0418 278 966

COFFEE table, timber 650cm square $65 0418 278 966

COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass top .7 x .6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi F240223

COMPRESSED cement sheet ‘Hardies’part of sheet 1800mm x 900mm x 15mm, L-shaped. $65. 0407654879

COMPUTER aided drawing

DINING Table Octagon & 6 swivel chairs, exc cond. Moonee Beach $95. 0422 440 802

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RAYMARINE RAY53 Marine VHF radio DSC and GPS inbuilt. New and unused. $450 Ph: 0403 497 020 e210423

THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono

Ph: 0488 763 132

Cruiser Many extras! 202,325kms.Rego til Aug 23 DG05LW $6,500neg 02 6655 4369 or 0432 123 692

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446

BOAT Garmin, 12 channel GPS128

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Coffs area. $275 Humminbird, wide eye fish finder and fishing gear. 0402 582 586 e161222

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie

$50. 0432 294 491

CAMPING Meat griller

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Unused $15 ono Ph 0439 682 267

CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500 F030223

CASIO Electronic Keyboard LK100 $100 Ph: 0432 869 587

CD collection of 10, big bands, swing, dixieland, jazz. $10 the lot. 6651 8500

COOKER Maxkon Multi 5 litre, nonstick 8 functions $70 0407 654 879 F091222

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643

CRAFT collection cases Polished timber. Large 34x30cm 40 sections $20. Small 30x18cm 20 sections $10. Not made in China! Ph: 6651 8500

DINING chairs set of six. Grey, new in boxes $80 per chair 02 6655 4304

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DONUT Maker ‘Sunbeam’ DM3200, 5 normal size donuts $50. 0407 654 879

DRESSING Table 6 large drawers & mirror solid timber, exc cond $95. 0422 440 802 Moonee Beach

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

LIFT chair, dual motor upholstered, near new $800. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057.

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710

EBIKE 250W NISHIRO built in battery. Exc cond $550. 0428 234 478

FISHING rods. 2 Surf casters over 4m long 1 boat rod. Complete with reels. $100 for the lot. Ph: 6656 2373

FOX Tail Palms. $10 0418 653 939

FLAVOURCHEF cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643

FRIDGE GC, goes well. Small freezer at top $100. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F030223

FRONT Bar off 1997 NK Pajero. Has been in storage since new. $ 90 ono. 6651 6076 F120822

GLASS punchset serves 12 $25 0414945023 F221121

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open

HOLEYPILLOW for painful ear. Used once Made in Australia. $30 ono. Ph 0428 099 704

HEAD phones, bluetooth wireless, new. $35. 0428 250 205 F200821

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Firm n Fold electric powerlift massage table GC. Inc: lambswool covers for the table and headrest and an electric blanket. Leather bed cover and steel frame. No cracks, tears or rust. Colour – grey Height 50-100cm; Width 68cm; Length 185 cm Owner has retired from massaging career $1,500. 0412 054 821

MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486 ReS311222

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500 F130123

MG TC 1949 project $12,000. 0409 372 995 Re210723

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120

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OUTDOOR setting table with 6 chairs $100 ono. 0427 797 266

RECLINER fully operational. $150

Ph: 6650 9152e210423

SHOES, size 8. Summer style, Dianna Ferrari. New. Beige / dusty pink colour. Paid $138, sell for $50. 6651 4237 or 0459 040 014

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460

SLEEPING Bag 1900 x 900, also opens out to a blanket. Used once. $50 ono. 0439 682 267 F060123

SLEEPING Bag 3D

Jumbo with inner Opens out fully, - 5deg used once. $75 ono 0439 682 267

SMALL TV, VGC Bauhn, 50 x 30cm $25 ono. 6650 0380

STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500

SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319

TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123

TIFFANY coffee maker makes 10 - 12 cups of coffee, drip type with filter $20 ono. 6650 0380

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TYPEWRITER, portable Vintage Royal 200, hard cover carry case, GC $100. 6653 1402

UKULELE Makai LC80RG Concert uke with heart case, new stand tuner, educational books incl. $250. Mint condition

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WALKER 4 x 8inch wheels top cond. $60 Ph: 6652 7062 F010722

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fridge, french, WSE600 1750H x 900W x 700D

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VGC, $300 - $500

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2014 Toyota Camry RZ 55,000klms.CSY45Z 0428 655 792 e070423

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TWIN cab Rodeo ute fitted with camping body in tray, roof rack and carry box on top, wired for fridge, close to Macksville $6,000. BD06ND. Ph 02 6568 2820

Caravans

2003 Coromal Silhouette 450 camper trailer. Rego till 27/01/2024. Queen bed, double bed, new awning, microwave, 4 burner stove, grill, slide out kitchen, lots of floor space and storage Dometic fridge, ready to go. $15,000. TG44RD 0400 322 464

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THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

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SUNDAY

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TEN, 7.30pm

SATURDAY UNDER THE VINES

ABC, 8.20pm

Since the pandemic, daydreaming about uprooting to the country has become a mainstream folly. In this charming and frothy Kiwi drama, Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards play a mismatched pair of strangers who somehow inherited a winery in New Zealand together. Of course, it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. As we near the end of this first season, Daisy and Louis are starting to warm to each other, with Gibney and Edwards exuding a palpable chemistry. Tonight, Daisy is over the moon about Griffin (Dean O’Gorman) visiting, but the mood is soured by Louis’ wallowing.

FRIDAY, March 31

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits a quirky home garden.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. A murder leads Van der Valk and the team deep into the world of colonialism.

10.00 Jack Irish. (Malv, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.55 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.15 Close To Me. (Mals, R) A woman loses her memory.

12.00 Traces. (Madl, R)

12.45 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Another year, another band of familiar (and not-sofamiliar) “celebrities” are deposited into the jungle campsite. If you’ve managed to steer clear of the rumour mill about who will end up in the wilderness, tonight’s premiere will be a pleasant surprise. This year, the cast and crew have returned to the wilds of Africa, so expect tiger puns and elephant jokes galore from seasoned hosts Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown (right). Last season’s winner, radio star Dylan Lewis, donated his hefty $100,000 to charity Lifeline. Set to feature an outspoken radio host and a sporting legend, viewers can feel good that this palaver is all for a good cause.

TUESDAY FROZEN PLANET II

NBN, 7.30pm

Here’s a sublime

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Invite the soothing voice of legendary environmentalist

into your home. A decade after this enthralling documentary series first enamoured audiences, this scenic and life-affirming follow-up arrives. From emperor penguins launching into icy waters, a crew of camels traversing a frozen desert and snowdusted monkeys embracing against the elements, this series is a masterclass in nature’s beauty. It’s also a foreboding call to arms from Attenborough for the world to urgently tackle global warming together.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Viking Empires. (PGav, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets the Gelato Queen. Graham Ross, Charlie Albone and Melissa King check out the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Fast Ed makes lemon and lime crispy fish tacos.

8.30 MOVIE: The Green Mile. (1999, MA15+av, R) Death row guards at a penitentiary in the ’30s find themselves facing a moral dilemma when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, apparently possesses miraculous powers. Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv) Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago. Michael B. Jordan.

1.00 Destination Australia: Christmas Island. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jamie Lee Curtis.

9.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R)

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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SATURDAY, April 1

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World C’ships. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. 4.30 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 4.35 Pluto: Back From The Dead. (R) 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1970s. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) Mariette and Charley return home.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) As preparations for the showcase continue, Tippy, Gus and Daisy try to put Louis back on track.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) After a member of Will’s congregation is found murdered, it turns out he might have misjudged the victim.

9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mls, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.45 Traces. (Madls, R)

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (Final, PG)

8.30 Charles: The New King. (PGa, R)

10.25 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals)

11.15 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.25 Germinal. (Premiere, Masv)

1.20 Bamay. (R)

1.59 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, April 2

Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Ma) A prestigious chess match ends in murder.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals) Part 3 of 4.

9.20 Close To Me. (Mals) Jo seeks help from a support group.

10.10 Finding Alice. (Mls, R)

10.55 MotherFatherSon. (MA15+dlns, R)

12.00 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.50 Road To Now. (Mav, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A student attracts official attention.

7.30 MOVIE: Captain America: Civil War. (2016, Malv, R) Iron Man and Captain America clash over the response to an incident involving the Avengers. Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.

10.30 MOVIE: Rampage. (2018, Mv, R) Two giant mutated animals threaten Chicago. Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00

6.00 10 News First.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Anthony surprises Erin with one last stakeout before her run for district attorney.

9.00 CSI: Vegas. (PGl) A woman wakes up from a four-year coma and remembers details from the night her sister died.

10.00 NCIS. (Mav, R) A ride-share driver is murdered.

11.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A navy deserter comes out of hiding.

12.00 Bull. (Ma, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek.

2.30 AusMoto Show. (Return) 3.00

Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 1. H’lights. 5.00 Nippers. (R) 5.05

Wrestling. (R) 5.10 Starblasters Cricket. (R)

5.15 Ky’s Story: Growing With Autism. 5.25

Ky’s Story: My Sister Jorja. 5.40 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGalv, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids. Explores ancient Egypt’s pyramids.

8.30 Easter Island: The Ancient Builders. (R) Explores the archeology of Easter Island.

9.30 Muhammad Ali. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4.

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.50 How The Nazis Lost The War. (PGa, R)

3.40 The Source. (Ma, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 This Is Your Life: Rebecca Gibney. (PGav, R)

8.50 Code 1: The Childers Backpacker Fire. (Mav) A look at the Childers Backpackers fire.

9.50 Manhunt: Nurse Killer. (Masv, R) A look at the manhunt for Robert Adams.

10.50 Born To Kill? (MA15+av)

11.50 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 2. Melbourne SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Return) A group of Aussie celebrities compete in a test of survival in the wilds of Africa.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When a navy petty officer is murdered, Jane and the team investigate while also protecting the victim’s friend.

10.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A cross-country serial killer is on the loose.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, April 3

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Premiere) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Premiere, PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGal, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS World News Late.

10.55 Infiniti. (Final, MA15+v) 12.00 Beforeigners. (Malsv, R)

Bamay. (R)

TUESDAY, April 4

3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Felicity’s honeymoon ends too soon.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGad) Documents the work of the highway patrol.

8.30 MOVIE: Crazy Rich Asians. (2018, Ml, R) A university professor gets a shock when she agrees to meet her boyfriend’s family. Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Man, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

10.00 Ghosts. (PGad) Elias Woodstone returns to the manor.

10.30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGlv) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun seeks legal representation and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has OCD.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (PGa) Ben finds himself in 2012.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA. (Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Farewell, My Love. (2000, MA15+lv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! The celebrities are still adjusting to camp life and now come face to face with the jungle’s most terrifying snakes.

9.00 NCIS. (PGv) The NCIS team investigates who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, April 5

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) Hunger is becoming a driving force.

8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (Premiere, MA15+) A young officer creates a radical plan.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (MA15+av)

12.00 The Sleepers. (MA15+av, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, April 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

Royal History’s Myths And Secrets.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Rose and Mali attempt to find a compromise.

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Blood Sport – The Bondi Gay Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

A Celebrity… Get

Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Detectives search for an ambulance driver who is abducting and raping female patients. 10.00 Fire Country. (PGa) The crew works to contain a forest fire.

11.00 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: The Struggle To Survive. (PG)

8.30 The Elon Musk Show. Part 2 of 3.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) Vigil is forced into lockdown.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Exit. (MA15+ads)

12.05 The Eagle. (MA15+av, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Inside Dubai. (PG) Part 2 of 3. A behind the scenes exploration of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

9.45 Air Crash Investigations: Loss Of A Legend. (PGa) Examines a 2020 helicopter crash.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 To Be Advised. 12.30

5.00

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, PGls) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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COAST

Bodyboarders battle

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Coast Bodyboarding Association (CCBA) members

travelled to Port Stephens for the 2023 Port Stephens Toyota Box-Fest on the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March.

“For three days they battled it out in small, tough conditions and on the final day two of our riders got to stand on the podium,” Paul Van Den

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place following the final of the Drop Knee (DK) division amongst some of the heaviest hitters in the DK scene.

Ryan Hill-Smith worked hard in the Junior Mens against some of the best up-and-coming riders in the country and ended up fourth in the finals.

Ryan also wanted to prove his skills in the Boxy Elite division in preparation for his IBC World Tour campaign.

“The other three riders in Ryan’s final had all previously competed in Aussie and World Tour events but Ryan’s determination saw him jump from fourth to second with only eight minutes to go in the final heat.

“He backed it up with a couple of other solid waves to hold his position through to the end,” said Paul.

Ryan only just missed the top by 0.76 points in an epic display of bodyboarding.

Aaron Fleeton, Keiran Riches, Nathan Crabtree and Paul Van Den Boom also placed respectively in their divisions.

Boom, Club Secretary, Coffs Coast Bodyboarding Association told News Of The Area.

CCBA’s Jake Sharp stood in third

CCBA Round 2 is set to go down on 16 April 2023 at Gallows. Email ccba@hotmail.com for registration details.

q Boxy Elite first place winner Liam Lucas, with second placed Ryan Hill-Smith, third placed Michael Ostler and fourth placed Mitch Woodland.