Coffs Coast News Of The Area 4 August 2023

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Artists in the Garden in Basquiat mood

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“Basquiat painted on anything he could get his hands on: refrigerators, laboratory coats, cardboard boxes, and doors,” said Mary Ann Monforton, a house-share friend of the artist.

“Basquiat was a genius, and we certainly don’t expect to be painting anything as wonderful as his work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try to tap into his fearless neo-expressionist enthusiasm and steal his symbols and colours,” Artists in the Garden director James P Gilmour told NOTA.

“You could even bring your own t-shirt as fabric.”

Paint will be available as well as other mediums for experimenting, such as acrylic paint, crayon, chalk, and graphite.

“Basquiat was in a band named ‘Gray’, after Gray's Anatomy, which deconstructed sounds and melodies; musicians are part of Artists in the Garden and this event will again feature the guitar improvisation of Jaiden Whitton,” said Gilmour.

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Regular artist Phillip Simpson is excited for the Basquiat focus.

“Peace, love, and oneness has always been what I have worked toward.

“I loved the way Basquiat battled through prejudice and barriers.

“I am bringing Basquiat-influenced paintings and a couple of very quirky suitable pottery heads; one called Nonna or Yaya with the tongue poking out.

“I have always been a cheeky, funny artist,” he said.

The diversity of the event includes spoken word artist Amy Robinson, once again bringing her thought-provoking poetry.

Nature Photographer Mark West, a passionate nature photographer who will display his work, said, “I don’t have to look far to see the wonders of nature, it’s right here around us, waiting to be discovered”.

He says his up-close photography “requires a lot of patience, especially when dealing with animals.

“Just waiting for the perfect moment requires dedication, but sometimes luck plays a part too.”

Mark’s photos will be available for purchase as prints.

Award-winning artist Melissa Smith said, “I will be painting live and am looking forward to seeing people coming to enjoy the talent of our community”.

Correction

Spanish guitarist to play Coffs

IN last week’s Coffs Coast News Of The Area an incorrect headline appeared on page 21.

The article headed ‘Spanish legend plays Flamenco at Grafton’ should have read ‘Spanish legend plays Flamenco in Coffs Harbour’.

The Jetty Theatre hosts Paco Lara tonight and tomorrow (August 4-5).

Artist and change maker, Atalanta LloydHaynes will also be leading a workshop on creative action to address issues of climate change.

Artists in the Garden is a free art-inspired event that takes place on the first Sunday

of the month in Coffs’ Botanic Garden from midday until 3pm.

For more information, visit the website at www.artistsinthegarden.au or facebook group ‘Artist in the Garden’.

Venues on deadline to Remove pokies signs

EXTERNAL gambling-related signage is being stripped from venues across the state in the wake of a state-government ban.

Announced in May, venues have until September 1 to comply with the ban.

Venues must remove, alter or conceal all external gambling-related signs, including fixed unilluminated awning signs and digital

video displays.

Names such as ‘VIP Room/VIP Lounge’, ‘Golden Room/Lounge’ and ‘Players’ Room/ Lounge’ are among the names banned, as well as images of dragons, coins or lightning motifs.

The maximum penalty attributable for not removing the signs is $11,000 per offence.

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q Melissa Smith will be painting live at August Artists in the Garden.

q James P Gilmour summons up his inner neoexpressionism with a painting on cardboard.

It’s a date! Yarrila Place to open next month

By Andrea FERRARI

THE question on everybody’s lips has been answered.

Residents and visitors alike are invited by the City of Coffs Harbour to attend the official opening of Yarrila Place, the new building housing a state-of-the-art museum, art gallery, library and the council’s offices, on Saturday 16 September 2023.

The $81.3-million building was designed by lead architect Matthew

Blair from award-winning architects BVN, who was born and raised in Coffs Harbour, and constructed by Lipman Pty Ltd “on budget”, said a CoCH statement.

A key focus of the design was to connect the building with Gumbaynggirr country and showcase local Aboriginal culture and artists.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said, “ever since Yarrila Place was approved, it has been our mission to make sure it

delivered as much value for the community as possible, and I’m confident the team has done that.

“Yarrila Place will deliver new opportunities for the Coffs region for years to come and we now need to ensure that this investment in the future of our LGA lives up to its potential,” he said.

“Yarrila Place can and must be a hub for lifelong learning, a beacon for arts and a place where creativity, commerce and community

initiatives can thrive for years to come.”

Yarrila Place houses the city’s state-of-the-art museum, library and art gallery.

The museum and gallery, collectively known as Yarrila Arts and Museum, will attract national, quality exhibitions, workshops and events to Coffs Harbour.

Each will be able to offer experiences usually only available in capital cities.

The new cultural facilities embrace people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in

a safe, inclusive public space.

Very importantly, the building also houses a digital studio, make space, young adult library with a large deck, and meeting and study rooms available to all.

CoCH services have been centralised to the new offices, and includes the council chambers.

“It will bring our city to life,” said City of Coffs Harbour general manager Natalia Cowley.

“Well-designed cultural facilities such as libraries, museums and art galleries

contribute to regional growth by increasing the attractiveness and liveability of an area, as well as supporting business investment in the surrounding areas.

“Encouraging lifelong learning also supports economic growth by creating more job opportunities for our youth.

“When cultural and civic facilities are placed together in a city's central location, they not only activate each other, they breathe life into the whole area.”

q An artist’s impression of Yarrila Place, officially opening on Saturday 16 September.

q Yarrila Place will house Coffs Harbour’s new museum, art gallery, library and City of Coffs Harbour council offices and chamber.

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is west of Valla, between Urunga and Macksville, and elders and conservationists say it supports nationallysignificant colonies of koalas and greater gliders, both species threatened by industrial logging, land clearing and fire.

Plans to log 2,500 hectares at Newry State Forest, which includes key areas proposed for the Great Koala National Park, have given rise to frustration and have resulted in action to try to halt the logging.

A protest camp was established by Gumbaynggirr elders in the forest and a ceremonial fire lit.

The fire was extinguished the fire and Gumbaynggirr Elders were physically moved away.

Uncle Micklo Jarrett, Gumbaynggirr Elder and spokesperson said, “the Newry State Forest holds our Nunguu Miirlarl, our sacred men’s place, and is home to many endangered animals, particularly our koalas and our possum glider”.

“The NSW government promised a Great Koala National Park yet they continue to log huge areas of koala habitat,” he said.

FCNSW installed locked steel gates around the public forest and the first truckloads of trees were observed leaving the forest on Tuesday

morning under police guard.

Two young people locked onto a harvester and halted the second day of new logging operations.

One of them said, “we are seeing Forest Corporation ramp up their efforts to take as much as they can while they still have access to these forests, regardless of the fact that there are species in here on the brink of extinction”.

“What's left should be protected for climate and culture, not pulped,” she said.

“Our forests are worth more standing.”

A 35-year-old man locked on to a harvester on Wednesday.

North East Forest Alliance spokesperson Dailan Pugh said surveys undertaken within an area now being logged in Newry State Forest had identified numerous threatened species within the proposed Great Koala National Park, including confirming the ongoing occupation of a koala hub identified by the government in 2017 as one of the most important areas to protect for koalas.

“It is grossly irresponsible for the Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe, to allow this irreplaceable koala habitat, identified as both a koala hub and a nationally-important koala area and within the proposed Great Koala National Park, to be logged,” Mr Pugh said.

“Penny Sharpe has taken her hands off the wheel as she drives koalas to extinction.”

Forestry Corporation said it had a plan and was sticking to it.

“Each year Forestry Corporation publishes an annual plan of operations on its website indicating to the community where operations are intended to take place,” a spokesperson said.

“This plan continues to be adhered to and there has been no intensification of harvesting in any area of the north coast.

“The long-term sustainable yield, which is the amount of timber that can be harvested each year without depleting the stocks of timber in the forest, is calculated and reviewed regularly and not exceeded,” the spokesperson said.

Deanna Markovina, spokesperson for the Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA), said FEA was devastated, and Forestry Corporation had fenced a larger-than-usual area of forest.

“The tactics so far have been over the top, heavyhanded and disrespectful,” she said.

With the announcement that the Oakes compartment Kalang Headwaters are also approved for logging, Ms Markovina said FCNSW was ripping the heart out of the Great Koala National Park.

Greens MLC and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson

said, “What’s happening is shocking. This is logging under martial law.

“The government’s decision to log this forest now, in the circumstances, is dangerous and very divisive,” she said.

Comparing logging with “modern-day whaling”, Ms Higginson on Wednesday night drew attention to the ongoing conflict in Newry State Forest and pushed to

have logging stopped there immediately.

Her motion, demanding Labor make good on its election promise to establish a ‘Great Koala National Park’, was amended to remove any mention of the Newry State Forest, leaving the Greens and the Animal Justice Party the only supporters.

Ms Higginson said Newry was critical habitat to a number of forest-dependent

species threatened with extinction.

She said Labor had promised to create the Great Koala National Park and it was socially, economically and politically misleading “to now log the heart of it”.

News Of The Area asked Environment Minister Penny Sharpe for comment, but had not received a reply at the time of going to press.

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q Gumbaynggirr Elders implored loggers to leave the forest in peace (Brian Mahony)

q Two young people have locked themselves on to a harvester (Bellingen Activist Network)

q More trucks, near Urunga, than activists have seen before despite Forestry Corporation saying that logging has not intensified.

Local ‘yes’ campaign gathers pace

By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Coast and Nambucca Valley community members from Coffs gathered on Tuesday August 1, at different high visibility locations to show their support for the ‘yes’ vote as part of a National Day of Action.

There was a visible ‘yes’ presence in Coffs Harbour, opposite the Clog Barn between 7.30am and 8.30am, in Sawtell at the primary school between 8.15am and 8.30am and near the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club from 8am until 9am, Bellingen from 7.30am until 8.30am in Waterfall Way near Bellingen Golf Club, and in Nambucca near the Uniting Church Brotherhood Park on Giinagay Way, from 7.30am until 8.30am.

Activities varied, with roadside gatherings urging motorists to ‘honk’ their support and others engaging people in street conversations.

Participants reported that overwhelmingly,

motorists appeared to indicate their support, with a small number of aggressive dissenters.

On the streets, people said they were

concerned about the disinformation from the ‘no’ campaign and asked for support to combat it in conversations with friends and family.

Anita Tang, spokesperson for ‘Coffs and surrounds for Yes’, said, “it was great to see so many locals out supporting the ‘yes’ vote for the voice to parliament”.

“Whether out by the highway in Coffs Harbour, or in Sawtell, talking to parents at the school and chatting to locals at the beach, the reaction was very positive,” she said.

Nambucca Valley convenor Dinah Eadie, said, “we had a solid turn out and a straw poll indicated majority support from those driving by - we got lots of beeps and waves and thumbs up”.

“”It was very heartening so we will be definitely doing it again,” she said.

Kate Pembroke, from the ‘Bellingen Shire for Yes’ group simply said, “we were overjoyed today. We didn’t know what to expect but given all the smiling drivers, waves and toots we might turn this into ‘Tootin Tuesdays for Yes’.”

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q Coffs Harbour participants encouraged motorists to honk their support.

q Sawtell supporters engaged people at the beach and in the main street.

q Nambucca ‘yes’ supporters on the roadside.

q And in Bellingen too, ‘yes’ supporters gathered to voice their support.

Three-times finalist at the edge

By Andrea FERRARI

SEABASTION Toast, artist in residence in Coffs Harbour, is a first-time finalist in three major art prizes: the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery’s STILL National Still Life Award; Caloundra Regional Art Gallery’s Sunshine Coast Art Prize and the Manning Valley Regional Gallery’s Naked and Nude Art Prize.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be included in the STILL prize, not only because of the high-calibre national selection of artists in the exhibition, but because it will be in our brand-new gallery at Yarrila place,” Seabastion told News Of The Area

“As a Coffs resident, to be one of the first artists to be hung in our new gallery is really exciting and meaningful for me.”

Her artwork is an oil on canvas called Postcards from the edge*.

This painting was born out of a body of work she constructed for her recent show at Anthea Polson Art Gallery called ‘How the light gets in’.

“This painting looks at memory and our human inclinations to collect and keep, and draw meaning from physical objects.”

When beginning a painting Seabastion always starts with first principles of design and then tries to push and bend the rules in ways that spark new interest in her brain.

“This painting includes a very old piece of wrapping paper that I have painted many times, each time the folds increase, and like a mountain range, buckle and wear.

“I folded the paper into valleys and troughs and then overlaid the structure with some old postcards from a Cradle Mountain hike I did when I was 13.

“I added some objects I collected in my journey to Tasmania, a broken plate, a dish, some everlasting

daisies, a dragon fly.

“As with every painting, the objects operate as abstract elements, simple blocks of colour and shape.”

She can spend days arranging and rearranging these elements until she hits upon an interesting composition.

It’s a large painting, 150cm x 120cm, and so the small, intimate objects are quite outsized.

This results in a distortion; a very different feel to a traditionally ‘sightsized’ painting.

Her finalist-winning oil on canvas for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize is called The Paddle Pool.

This painting is a collage of suburban summer memories.

“I am keenly interested in the marriage of figuration and abstraction and particularly the use of pattern, which can serve to either deepen or flatten parts of the pictorial space.

“These distortions reflect the way memories take on a different form as they are imagined and reimagined

over and over again,” said Seabastion.

“I enjoy playing with the element of time when constructing a painting, both in terms of nostalgia, as well as how the painting is viewed.”

Various aspects reveal themselves at different speeds so the painting unfolds, “more like a piece of music or a poem” she said.

The Keeper is Seabastion’s oil on canvas winning a finalist place at Naked and Nude: Manning Valley Regional Gallery.

This painting explores our personal and complex relationship to the things we collect, clothe and surround ourselves with.

“The figure, while stripped bare to its essence, exists in a seemingly dialectical state of being overwhelmed by a cacophony of domestic, decorative possessions,” she said.

“The pose and positioning of the figure adds a psychological weight to the image.”

Seabastion’s message

with the painting, “the aesthetics of collecting, the potentiality and opportunity of objects and the very real impact of consumerism

and mass production on the environment are interlocking challenges we face not only as individuals, but collectively as a society.”

Prize-winners are announced from September. *STILL has asked for no finalist photos to be printed at time of going to press.

q Paddle Pool, a collage of suburban summer memories, a finalist in the Caloundra Regional Art Gallery’s Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

q Seabastion Toast’s The Keeper, a finalist in Naked and Nude: Manning Valley Regional Gallery.

Timberfest a ripper

By Andrea FERRARI

TIMBERFEST topped its record attendance of last year, attracting close to 9,000 people on Saturday 30 July, a sunny, blue-sky winter’s day.

Widely decreed “a ripper”, the event offered a diverse range of things to do and see for all ages.

Event organiser Rikki Centinich, straight to the point, thanked everyone for their patience while parking.

“Logistically the Glenreagh Rec grounds are difficult to cater for that many vehicles on site and with other local events in the area we were limited as to where we could park cars.

“We are already in the works for next year, looking into different offsite parking locations.”

A new festival highlight was Scott Amon and his Barru Working Kelpies working-dog display.

“Scott is a master in his field, breeding working kelpies at his stud in Valla, that have been exported all over the world,” said Rikki.

“People were gathered six deep to view Scott’s

sessions as they showcased the impressive skill and abilities of these trained dogs working alongside cattle.”

Mick Harrington was definitely a standout attraction with flocks of people gathering around to listen to his heartfelt music.

“Not only a fantastic musician but a passionate

member of the timber industry,” Rikki said.

The steam displays were also a favourite as the vintage traction engines moved around the festival taking people back in time.

“I am so thankful for the community coming together to support this fantastic event,” she said.

“It is one of the busiest events in the Clarence Valley and for those who travelled to be with us, we say thank

you.” Volunteers from 12 local community groups who

profit from the event echoed the huge thank you for the support.

Donations from Timberfest allow them to purchase muchneeded equipment and infrastructure for their organisations.

Rikki also gave a shoutout to the members of the Orara Valley Rural Fire Service.

“They dug in deep and helped every single car find a park.”

The shuttle bus between Glenreagh Rec and Glenreagh town also worked overtime. Tired, yet content, Rikki said it’s on again next year.

q Representing Red Cross Emergency Services, in red Judy Jackson from Woolgoolga branch and Trish Mill from Coffs Harbour branch, with Jasmin and Tammy from Tweed branch sharing their information on community-led resilience and preparedness for the summer season.

q Event organiser, Rikki Centinich with Winona from oztickets.

q The Kobbers Kruiser Klub attracted a lot of members and viewers with everyone displaying their motorcycles.

q Dan Coulstock, born with steam in his veins, is the 4th owner of the 1910 Marshall vintage engine seen here.

q Vintage tractor lovers, Stephen, Bryce, Brian, Jeff and Kevin from the Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club.

q Mackie from the Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club with a 1927 Wolsey vertical engine and a 1930s PB piston pump.

q Scott Amon demonstrates his Barru Working Kelpies safely managing livestock.

City of Coffs Harbour News

Library Collections on the move to Yarrila Place

The Harry Bailey Memorial Library in the city centre is closing to the public on Saturday 5 August 2023 as work begins to transfer its collections to the new library at Yarrila Place.

So that library members and visitors are looked after, Toormina and Woolgoolga libraries will provide enhanced services for customers until the brand-new library is open. A separate media release will be provided in due course on the opening of Yarrila Place.

Regular library events such as Storytime will also continue as normal at both libraries.

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

• From 7 August 2023, Woolgoolga Library will open Monday –Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-12pm.

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

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

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

Information requests can be made to Toormina and Woolgoolga Libraries. Customers can also phone 6648 4900, or email coffs. library@chcc.nsw.gov.au for assistance.

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

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

What’s On

Thinking of adopting a pet?

The City of Coffs Harbour operates its Animal Management Centre as a holding facility for stray dogs and cats. If animals are not reclaimed, they are available for adoption after the statutory holding time.

If you or your family is looking for a furever friend, check out the Coffs Harbour Animal Management Centre Facebook page, or visit the City of Coffs Harbour page on the Pet Rescue website - petrescue. com.au/groups/12079

NSW Department of Planning and Environment is proposing changes to window safety regulations to help make our homes safer for children.

q James, Alan and Peter from the North Coast Axemen Association setting up the demonstration climb.

q Lawrence shows off his 1962 S Model Valiant, a truly classic car.

q The 10-inch standing block wood chop contest in action.

q Bruce, Nev, George and Bryan from the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club chatted with reminiscing visitors.

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In NSW, our taxes prop up native forest logging and the loss of critical carbon stocks, pushing species like the koala to extinction.

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Starting up - nurturing entrepreneurs in schools

By Andrea FERRARI

ENTREPRENEURSHIP is being introduced to school students as an exciting career path to consider.

Through the Regional Youth Entrepreneurism Activation Program, students are attending interactive workshops at their school facilitated by The Scale Institute and funded by Investment NSW.

Dorrigo High School students attended the workshop on 20 and 21 July,

while Coffs Harbour High School students will attend on 17 and 18 August.

Twenty high schools across regional NSW are taking part in the practical two-day workshops designed to grow entrepreneurial skills across terms three and four.

Speaking after the Dorrigo High School session, The Scale Institute founder Stephen Rutter, who cofacilitated the course, told News Of The Area, “the whole purpose of getting to Dorrigo

HS was to activate their entrepreneurial thinking.

“Over 95 percent of the participating students had no prior entrepreneurial education experience.

“The Dorrigo students were great, and as the industry challenge was for National Parks NSW, and the Dorrigo escarpment great walk, the students had a vested interest to help define some opportunities that would attract teenagers (like them) to Dorrigo.

“After the two days, the students provided some great feedback on getting to know more about their local

community and being able to present ideas that could be adopted,” he said.

Investment NSW chief executive Katie Knight said the program would ensure high school students developed relevant skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with The Scale Institute, a company committed to fostering careers in tech and innovation and supporting

Dorrigo local creates new transport service

By Mary KEILY

DORRIGO-born and bred

‘Missy’ Cathryn McGuire is helping people get places in her car, by becoming an an authorised point-topoint transport driver.

“I was tossing up the idea of becoming an uber or community transport driver,” Missy told News Of The Area.

“This was after I heard the outcome of a recent Bellingen Shire survey of

seniors in Dorrigo - that transport was their biggest concern.”

Then she had a conversation with an elderly woman who was thinking about selling her home and moving back to the Gold Coast, because transport was far and few between.

“The lady went from having a bus at her front door back home to having nothing here,” Missy said.

That was the clincher,

so Missy went to Transport NSW to find out how to get the enterprise up and running.

‘Missy My Driver’ began operations three months ago and Missy has since been flat out.

“It’s appreciated by so many people in Dorrigo,” she said.

“It’s been incredible, with really good feedback and I’ve taken a lady to Forster, people to a 70th birthday party and even

picked up parcels.”

Transport has changed throughout the years in the Dorrigo region, proving a concern for people who need to get to health appointments, parties, pick up parcels and just stay dry in the rain.

“There is a huge need for people in Dorrigo, young and old, to get to destinations,” she said.

Missy continues to drive the bus to take seniors on trips for the Dorrigo Support Centre based at Hickory House.

the next generation of entrepreneurs,” Ms Knight said.

“This program is all about nurturing innovative thinking and creativity, the key elements to what makes a successful entrepreneur.

“We have a thriving innovation community in NSW, and we look forward to more young people joining the ranks, alongside the best and brightest minds helping to address the biggest challenges facing businesses

and society,” she said.

As part of the program, experienced mentors visit regional schools to educate students about startups and how to develop an idea into a business reality.

The program will culminate with Pitch Fest showcases in October and November, where students will confront a problem faced by a local business and work together to develop and present an innovative solution.

q The Scale Institute founder Stephen Rutter with Elvis Gleeson, program guide for The Scale Institute at Dorrigo High School.

q Workshopping entrepreneurism with Dorrigo High School.

q ‘Missy’ Cathryn McGuire has wheels, will drive.

Local artist a finalist in prestigious Indigenous art award

By Andrea FERRARI

BOAMBEE East artist, Jingalu (Melissa Craig) has been named a finalist in the Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), which opens on 12 August 2023 at The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT).

She is the only finalist from NSW, suggesting she is a name to watch in the national arts world.

The NATSIAA is Australia’s longest-running and most-prestigious Indigenous art award, with the exhibition showcasing the very best in Australian Indigenous art by contemporary artists from across Australia.

Talking with News Of The Area, Jingalu said the purpose of her art was to be able to tell stories, “keeping our culture alive through the way we’ve always done it with drawings, paintings, carvings, engravings, art,” she said.

Her love for her grandfather and the heartbreak she feels knowing how he has suffered through his life is the subject of her work, called ‘Dog tag to be human’.

“I was inspired by my grandfather, to tell our untold history here in Australia through art.

“I loved and still love him so much, and it truly breaks my heart to know the treatment he endured for the majority of his lifetime, just because he was Indigenous,” she said.

“My grandfather was born at a time when our people had to apply for a Certificate of Exemption, to have the freedoms afforded white people.

“This is his exemption.

“The old ones called them dog tags.

“Basically, it was a dog tag saying you’re allowed to be a human in our society now.”

Her grandfather was 44 when he got this.

In the painting, “the white hands represent white man trying every way possible to stop our culture from existing,” she said.

“Our symbols in the background show they couldn’t destroy us.

“My grandfather was

fluent in the different languages for the north coast of NSW.

“He retained a lot of his culture,” said Jingalu.

The medium used for the artwork is Perma Pastik acrylic paints.

“They are really nice to use and mix.

Walking Together workshop for young people

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE old saying about walking a mile in someone’s shoes before you can truly understand them is what encouraged Jacqui Parker and Nicole Laupepa to start the ‘Walking Together Project’.

It is aimed at giving young people from all cultural backgrounds the tools they need to walk with First Nations Australians in unity.

“So many people aren’t aware of or don’t understand the profound impact colonisation has had on those living here for millennia,” said Ms Parker.

“And, for those who do understand, they don’t necessarily know what to do about it.”

Ms Parker and Ms Laupep

feel that education is critical if non-Indigenous Australians are to take effective positive action to ensure the First Nations Voice is finally listened to.

Their strong friendship over the past few years led to collaboration on the Walking Together Project.

Ms Parker said, “it’s a great interactive session that immerses participants in what it takes to walk together using the Uluru Statement from the Heart as an educational framework”.

She described the Uluru Statement as a beautifullywritten consensus document calling for constitutional recognition.

“It’s a practical educational tool that offers everyone a clear framework,

instruction and guidance on how and why we must walk together to implement positive change and, in so doing, heal the nation as a whole.”

The Walking Together Project offers young people the opportunity to take the workshop to their communities and be

confident in imparting the critical messages required to walk together and take positive action.

Ms Parker said the Voice to Parliament was a modest request that would ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their leaders and organisations were at the centre of discussions and

“I sealed it with liquitex matte varnish.”

Jingalu enjoys the satisfaction her art gives her.

“Doing anything creative keeps me content, focused and happy.

“I love doing art with kids and being able to share.”

Each year of its 40-year

history, the exhibition has captured the attention of the nation with an inspiring breadth of work from emerging and established Indigenous artists.

Award winners will be announced today (Friday 11 August 2023) at 6pm NSW time.

q Free ‘Walking Together’ workshops clarify issues about the Voice (Walking Together Project).

consulted about issues and policies that affect them.

The free workshop is supported by Youth Off the Streets, and covers the importance of a Voice to Parliament, how individuals and organisations can play a role in ensuring it is established, and why reconciliation is an ongoing

journey that requires action from all.

It will be at the Cavanbah Centre, in Coffs Harbour, on Saturday, August 12, from 2pm until 5:30pm.

Tickets and information can be found at humantix. com or by emailing yes23. coffssurrounds@gmail.com

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q ‘Dog tag to be human’ 2023, by Jingalu.

q The artist Jingalu (Melissa Craig), at her studio in Boambee East.

Peggy Zephyr STILL finalist

By Andrea FERRARI

STILL National Still Life Award, the biennial art prize to be exhibited in Yarrila Gallery Coffs Harbour later this year, has announced its finalists for 2023.

Korora Bay artist Peggy Zephyr is amongst them.

“To be a finalist in this year’s National STILL award is particularly exciting for me, with the opening of Yarrila Place Gallery and my coinciding solo exhibition Please Walk On The Grass all in the same space, there is plenty to celebrate,” Peggy told News Of The Area.

“I’m absolutely elated that this particular work has been selected as a finalist.

“In what would have been Margaret Olley’s 100th year I wanted to celebrate her incredible legacy and shine a beacon for female artists who have been inspired by not only her work and support of other artists, but above all her commitment to a life dedicated to the importance of art,” said Peggy.

Peggy’s Still Life In Green 1947-After Olley pays tribute to Margaret Olley's painting of the same name depicting a plate, fruit, and eggs arranged on green fabric.

“Conceptual and interactive, my artwork invites you to engage and become a part of the work.

“Using International Morse Code, the viewer is invited to unlock the painting’s message prompting reflection on the artwork's existence if left undeciphered.

“Its essence remains dormant until interpreted,

existing solely as an abstract work,” she said.

This is an acrylic on canvas, with the work meticulously painted by hand using hard-edge painting techniques, and explores Josef Albers colour theory experiments.

Peggy was a finalist in STILL 2021 and went on to win the People’s Choice award with her painting

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That painting was also acquired by the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery for its collection and hangs outside the City of Coffs Harbour Mayor’s office.

For STILL 2023 sixtythree artists were selected by an independent panel following an expression of interest that attracted a record 1,143 entries from across Australia, competing

for an impressive prize pool of $35,000.

“We had a sensational response to STILL this year,” said Chris Chapman, director of city planning and communities at City of Coffs Harbour.

“To receive upwards of 1,100 entries is a testament to the prestige in which this exhibition is held by artists all around the country.

“The winner of STILL in

2021, Blak Douglas, went on to win the Archibald Prize.

“I can’t wait to see these works on display and see what some of these artists might go on to achieve,” he said.

The STILL exhibition will open later in the year, with the winner judged by special guest Max Delany, artistic director and chief executive at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art.

q Still Life In Green 1947-After Olley by Peggy Zephyr, chosen as a finalist work in STILL 2023.

q Peggy Zephyr in her happy place in her art studio in Korora Bay.

Korora Landcare plants 40 trees

By Andrea FERRARI

TENDER loving care was the order of the day on Sunday 30 July as Korora Landcare marked National Tree Day planting about forty coastal acacias and callistemons, allocasuarinas and acacias on a site it has been restoring.

“This year we met at one of our newer worksites, Hills Beach Coffs Coastal Regional Park,” Simon Proust, the unofficial president of Korora Basin Landcare told News Of The Area.

What is now vegetation behind Hills Beach was previously the site of a caravan park up until the mid1980s.

Since then, it has been an unloved public reserve with native vegetation regrowth

dominated by banksias, acacias, allocasuarinas and figs and taller grey gums, forest red gums and bloodwoods together with a whole lot of weeds.

“Since working on the site over the last three years we have controlled an assortment of weeds such as lantana, senna, ochna, murraya,

and the prolific mother of millions, whose pretty pink flower deceives how invasive it is to coastal ecosystems.”

A garden escapee originally from Madagascar, mother of millions is controlled by hand pulling and then bagging the succulent plant before drying it out and burning it.

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“With some fifty bags collected over the past year we are almost on top of it,” Simon said.

The group set to work behind the beach on a broad site cleared of mothers of millions.

“In sandy soils we prepared the site beforehand, controlling grasses before planting, mulching, staking and guarding followed by a final watering.

“With an expected dry season there will be plenty of days ahead watering and keeping them alive,” said Simon.

This is the third consecutive year Korora Landcare group has participated in National Tree Day.

Korora Landcare was inaugurated in Korora Basin in 2007 and has fifteen active members.

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q Korora Landcare group with bags of the invasive mother of millions.

q Mother of

millions in flower. While it is deceptively attractive, invasive weeds aren’t welcome in coastal ecosystems.

q Korora Landcare’s tree planting site.

q Jon and Jen, Korora Landcare volunteers planting out on National Tree Day.

Trivia time in Sawtell

By Andrea FERRARI

ON Friday September 1, the Rotary Club of Sawtell’s famous trivia fundraiser is back and set to test your knowledge and question your wits in the good cause of bringing in dollars for projects close to the club’s heart.

Monies raised go towards the Rotary Club of Sawtell’s schools program to buy books for local schools for their Early Readers Literacy Program.

“To continue this project, which our club has been

running for around 18 years, we are holding another trivia night on September 1 in the newly-renovated Princess Room at the Sawtell RSL Club,” Rotary Club of Sawtell’s youth director, Alan Freedman, told News Of The Area.

As usual it’s ‘name your team, dress in theme’ for trivia night; play starts at 7:30pm sharp, with 6:45pm arrival suggested.

“Tickets are selling now and open to everyone,” said Alan.

“The proceeds from our trivia night go towards buying books for all local

primary schools, with each school receiving a total of $500 worth of books,” he said.

“Today (Wednesday 26 July) we delivered the books to the Sawtell Primary School.”

K2 assistant principal Tracey Ferguson was delighted to receive the literary donation.

Rotary Club of Sawtell has recently made another donation to the local Sawtell Public School, presenting School Principal Michael Hepi with a cheque for $5,000.

“Trivia night funds go to certain senior school projects,

this being one of them,” said Alan.

“Sawtell Public School has purchased its first Aboriginal painting which is now on show at the school.

“I went along to the school to take a look and chat with the principal, Michael Hepi.”

Michael said the artwork, called ‘Meeting At The Ocean’ by Gumbaynggirr artist

Jamie-Lee Telfer has been on

show for a few days and the school children and parents are really taking an interest in it and having conversations around it.

Speaking about his artwork and working with the school, Jamie-Lee said, “after sitting down with the kids they wanted to share their story of Sawtell and their school, which they believe to be a meeting place for all

people to come together.

“We have the storyline and bloodlines from all different local nations along the coast meeting in the centre of Sawtell with a big meeting place in the centre”. Trivia Night enquiries, sponsors, donations and tickets can all be funneled through Alan Freedman, on 0419 357 864.

q Rotary Club of Sawtell book presentation: club treasurer, Michael Fayle, with Sawtell Public School’s K2 assistant principal, Tracey Ferguson, and principal Michael Hepi with Rotary Club of Sawtell youth director, Alan Freedman.

q Rotary Club of Sawtell youth director Alan Freedman and Sawtell Public School principal Michael Hepi, with the school’s first Aboriginal artwork, ‘Meeting At The Ocean’ by Gumbaynggirr artist Jamie-Lee Telfer.

Price check: Lifeline op shops save lives

By Andrea FERRARI

LIFELINE North Coast is addressing a price expectation from customers who believe all merchandise in op shops should be cheap.

“We've had some customers sharing their feedback about prices at our retail stores over the past few months, and we're eager to clarify the reasons behind our pricing," Angela Martin, acting chief executive of Lifeline North Coast, told News Of The Area.

At Lifeline North Coast retail shops, their mission goes beyond providing affordable clothing, brica-brac, accessories and furniture.

“We are driven by the goal of supporting our Crisis Support phone line (13 11 14), which plays a vital role in saving lives.

“While we have received feedback from some customers expressing concerns about our prices, we believe it's essential to clarify our approach.”

Lifeline’s commitment

lies in offering quality goods at reasonable price points, ensuring a stream of funding for the critical support services that countless individuals rely on in times of crisis.

“We take immense pride in contributing to the betterment of society, and we unapologetically stand by our business model that enables us to make a significant difference,” said Angela.

“We understand that many of our customers seek bargains, and we are thrilled to offer a wide range of items at various price points to suit the budget of individuals from all walks of life.”

Setting fair prices for clothes, accessories, toys and household items, for example, allows Lifeline to generate revenue to cover operational costs, such as rent for their warehouse and shops, power and other working expenses.

“A sustainable business model ensures the continuity of our operations, allowing us to have a more substantial

and lasting impact on the lives we touch.”

The Lifeline retail team understands that some customers may expect new high-end items to have a very low price at an op shop.

However, “it's essential to consider the greater purpose behind our efforts.

“Our primary objective is not merely to sell goods at rock-bottom prices but to create a positive impact on society.

“By valuing the quality of our merchandise, we maintain our credibility and, in turn, garner stronger community support,” she said.

The team members at Lifeline North Coast are all proud to provide affordable goods and foster a supportive community.

Their purpose goes beyond being an ordinary retail store.

“We are a driving force in raising funds for our Crisis Support phone line, and community services to prevent suicide and support those who have lost loved

ones to suicide.”

another life.

importantly, the 13 11 14 Crisis Support line.

“Every $39 we raise allows us to answer another call and potentially, save

Knitting Nannas plant for future generations

By Andrea FERRARI

SCHOOLS Tree Day on Friday 28 July was recognised by the Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop in collaboration with Jetty Dunecare.

A selection of trees and shrubs were planted by the Nannas motivated by their motto, ‘saving the land, air and water for the kiddies’ to protect the environment for future generations.

Planting trees is an important part of achieving their purpose.

For Schools Tree Day, they met on site with Jetty Dunecare president, Desnee McCosker, who is also a Knitting Nanna.

Desnee brought along various saplings grown at Coffs Harbour Regional

Landcare’s nursery in Woolgoolga.

Desnee told News Of The Area, “having come out of a La Niña period. the ground is too wet in the dunes; some parts are becoming swampy”.

There are a few dead trees, evidence of the overly moist conditions.

“Our only hope as bush regenerators is to put in some swamp-loving plants that will better tolerate the conditions,” she said.

From a boot-full of casuarinas, swamp mahogany, some small banksias and cunjevoi lillies, the group started with a melaleuca which is well adapted to having wet feet.

“Melaleuca quinquenervia, is a local paperbark grown from local seed at the Landcare nursery.

“It’s under threat because they are susceptible to myrtle rust, a fungus which can wipe out a whole host of species in the myrtaceae family,” said Desnee.

Planet Ark's Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown into Australia's largest community tree-planting and nature-care event.

“We all support tree planting days, but our main need is to keep the forest trees in our region; it’s ludicrous that we’re chopping them down,” she said.

Tree planting Knitting Nanna, Chris Degan, said it was a nonsense to call the Coffs Coast an eco-destination when Forestry Corporation is simultaneously destroying eco systems right across the mid north coast.

Angela said, “every dollar we raise supports our crisis-support and suicideprevention services and said.

“People are not stupid; they’ll go canoeing down our lovely Coffs Creek, swim at our beautiful beaches and then experience the wreckage when they take a push bike into our local forests,” she

“The clear-felled zones, devoid of life, are not places eco tourists want to see.

“Quite the opposite, visitors will take away an experience of ecocide rather than eco pleasure,” she said.

Knitting Nanna Julie Smith urged the state government and Forestry Corporation to work on a just transition for the workers in the logging industry.

She pointed to myriad job opportunities that would come out of eco-tourism planning, which would bring real benefits to the area.

She also spoke of the hypocrisy of what is going on before her eyes.

“When I heard that the Environment Minister Penny

“With the high rate of suicide in Australia each year, our work is more important than ever.”

Sharpe had announced that clear-felling of eucalypt forest is to be continued within the park even after it is declared, I was horrified, as 20 percent of the state’s koalas live within the footprint of the proposed GKNP.

“It’s ironic that Forestry Corporation is busy cutting down beautiful, mature habitat trees that provide such invaluable ecosystem services and we’re out here today planting little saplings,” said Julie.

“I joined Knitting Nannas in Coffs to fight for our environment.

“I have a two-year-old granddaughter; I am doing this for her and for the world she will be living in.”

q Members of Knitting Nannas Coffs Harbour Loop and Jetty Dunecare gather on site for Schools Tree Day planting.

q Renee, Lifeline North Coast shop coordinator at the West High Street shop, holds up a Black Expressions dress priced at $4 and a patterned, linen Gorman dress on the right priced at $40. “Both are lovely dresses, we cater for all price concessions,” said Angela Martin Acting chief executive at Lifeline North Coast.

q Desnee McCosker and Nikki Read plant a paperbark in the jetty dunes.

q Desnee McCosker with Julie Smith tree planting in the jetty dunes.

TAFE students compete in WorldSkills

By Andrea FERRARI

FOUR TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour students have earned a place in the WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships in mid-August.

The three are from TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus: Ross Colquhoun, automotive mechanics, Lenoir Rae, welding, Lestatt HammondHurst, retail baking bread, and, from TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour, Harper Simpson, plumbing and heating.

Lestatt is a second-year apprentice at Glenreagh Bakery and is completing a Certificate III in Baking at TAFE NSW.

After winning the WorldSkills Australia Mid Coast Regional Competition, he’ll now showcase his skills in a battle against the best young bakers in the country in the Retail Baking Bread event in Melbourne in mid-

August.

Lestatt told News Of The Area, “to be able to understand the doughs and science behind every ingredient to me, is great baking and one of my favourite parts.”

The burgeoning young baker has three top must-dos.

“Caring for bread dough as if it were your child, making sure not to overprove or burn in the oven.

“Make sure everything is weighed correctly and finally, ‘bake with love!’, it will make all the difference in the bread,” he said.

Lestatt’s anticipation is building after months of mentorship by TAFE NSW teachers and countless hours perfecting his baking technique, often beginning at midnight, to get some practice in before he starts work in the early hours of the morning.

“There is so much scope in baking, from general bread products and sourdough

to cakes and pastries, so I’m being really intentional about honing the broad range of practical skills I’ve learnt through my TAFE NSW course so that I can bring my absolute best to the competition,” he said.

“My boss at Glenreagh Bakery is a former TAFE NSW teacher, so she understands how important this is and has been allowing me to use the kitchen at work to practice.

“I also went to a training camp in Tamworth with other TAFE NSW students, which really helped me understand what’s expected of us.

“I would love to say I’m not overly competitive, but I do want to bring home the gold.

“It’s a small community here in Glenreagh, I feel like a bit of a celebrity with the whole community behind me already, so I want to do them proud,” said Lestatt.

TAFE NSW executive director education and

q Treat your dough like your own child, and bake with love, says retail baking bread TAFE NSW CHEC student Lestatt HammondHurst.

skills north, Jason Darney, said the talented Mid North Coast region students have earned the right to compete to represent Australia after upstaging some of the best local talent at the regional WorldSkills competitions last year.

“Our TAFE NSW finalists are representing some of the most in-demand industries from health to hairdressing, and everything in between.

“I'm proud to say the Mid North Coast is home to these industries' future leaders.

“The goal for Lestatt is to earn a place on the Skillaroos team and represent Australia at the WorldSkills Competition in France next year,” said Mr Darney.

“WorldSkills competitions provide TAFE NSW learners with amazing, and potentially life-changing learning opportunities in an exciting,

Memorial planting for Alex Floyd

By Andrea FERRARI

COMMEMORATING the life of botanical legend, the late Alex Floyd, a group of his friends and long-time fellow residents at Marian Grove Retirement Village in Toormina, gathered in the property’s lovely gardens to plant two trees marked with a plaque.

As part of National Tree Day, on Sunday 30 July, members of Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) hosted the event and brought along two specially-chosen trees.

“As a brahminy kite soared gracefully overhead, two local native trees were planted in the glorious winter sunshine,” CHRL president Barry Powells told News Of The Area.

Twenty-or-so people gathered, chatted and fondly remembered a gentle, intelligent, and humble man, who generously shared his

knowledge and enthusiasm for the unique local flora in and around Coffs Harbour and contributed greatly to its conservation.

Alex and his wife Cynthia were responsible for the

establishment of the Botanic Garden here in Coffs Harbour.

“Alex was never too busy to help out with an ID for any plant I couldn’t recognise”, said Barry.

“He would have a look at

my plant sample, then take me straight over to the right drawer in the herbarium, where he’d pull out a pressed specimen.

“His botanical knowledge was astounding.”

At over 90 years of age, and still an active Landcare volunteer, Judith Paul assisted Barry to plant one of the trees, while fellow Landcarers Dave Woods and Charlie England planted the other.

A small plaque marks the occasion and together with the new trees provides a feature for gathering in quiet contemplation of a wonderful man’s legacy.

“I thought today’s gathering was an excellent way of remembering Alex, an outstanding botanist who not only had two genera named in his honour, but also six species,” said Barry.

“Both Boambee Headland and Bongil Bongil National Park are fortunate enough to have very healthy areas of Floyds Grass (Alexfloydia repens) growing, so memories of Alex are never far away.

interactive and engaging environment.

“Participants learn important life-long skills that will not only help them succeed individually but will help deliver a highly skilled workforce,” Mr Darney said.

The WorldSkills Australia 2023 National Championships will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17-19 August.

“CHRL would like to thank Marion Grove management and residents for actively facilitating and participating in this lovely event,” said Barry.

q Lestatt Hammond-Hurst, retail baking bread student at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

q Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare president, Barry Powells addresses the gathering of Marion Grove residents at Alex Floyd’s memorial tree planting event for National Tree Day.

q Marion Grove Landcare member Judith Paul and CHRL president, Barry Powells, plant a blueberry ash at Marion Grove in memory of the late Alex Floyd.

q Marion Grove residents enjoy the winter sunshine while remembering an old friend.

Top wins for Coffs in tourism awards

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Coast tourism offers and business owners were voted tops across numerous categories at the North Coast Tourism Awards.

The gold, silver and bronze award winners were announced on Thursday 27 July at Plantation House, part of Tropical Fruit World, in the Tweed.

Presented in a partnership between Business NSW and Destination North Coast, the awards gala dinner celebrated the winners and all finalists who craft, curate and operate the tourism offerings that draw visitors to their region.

The awards night not only recognises excellence in tourism, it brings together business leaders to celebrate success.

Destination North Coast general manager Michael Thurston said this year’s North Coast Tourism Symposium and North Coast Tourism Awards had been hugely successful with record crowds.

“The North Coast Tourism Awards were in huge demand off the back of a record number of entrants for this year’s awards,” said Mr Thurston.

“The awards provide a fantastic opportunity for our industry to come together and celebrate individual success in addition to what we have collectively achieved over the previous year generating 10.8 percent of jobs on the North Coast

whilst injecting $5.4 billion into the local economy,” he said.

Congratulations go to the following Coffs Harbourbased award winners who play a vital role in our local tourism industry.

Gold Award winners are: Excellence in Cultural Tourism - Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience; Business Event Venue of the Year - Pacific Bay Resort and

Marking a war’s end

A CEREMONY marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War will be broadcast nationally on August 18.

On January 11, 1973, the Governor General Sir Paul Hasluck signed the documents that ended Australia’s participation in the Vietnam War.

This year, being the 50th anniversary of the ending of that war, there will be a publicly-televised broadcast of the National Commemoration Service marking this occasion at the Vietnam Forces War Memorial in ANZAC Parade, Canberra.

It has been set to coincide with Vietnam Veterans Day, marked August 18 each year.

The Pre-Service programme will commence at 10am, and be followed by the Official Service at 10.30am.

The Sawtell RSL Sub Branch invites all veterans and any interested member of the public to view the televised service at the Sawtell RSL Club, on Friday August 18 this year, commencing from 10am.

Following the viewing, the Sawtell RSL Sub Branch members will then move across to the Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park to conduct

q Clark Webb accepts the gold award for Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience, which won the Excellence in Cultural Tourism Award, presented by Tiffany Stoddart, destination, communication and customer experience manager at Tweed Shire Council.

Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader - Lindsay Russell from Broken Open Productions.

Lindsay said she had a profound love for the Coffs Coast and wanted to see it flourish.

“Live music and events act as extraordinary catalysts for boosting tourism.

“My passion lies in producing and promoting unique events while encouraging collaborations across the region,” she said.

“By cultivating a vibrant cultural scene and strengthening industry

efforts, we can fuel sustainable tourism growth, showcasing the best of what the Coffs Coast has to offer,” she said.

Coffs Coast Silver Award winners are: Tourist Attraction of the Year - The Big Banana Fun Park and Excellence in Wineries, Distilleries and BreweriesWoopi Brewing Co.

There are two Silver Award wins for the Observatory Holiday Apartments team.

Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader goes to Lydia Crossingham

and Outstanding Tourism Business Leader goes to Neil Manson.

Reflections Holiday Park, Urunga, won Bronze in Excellence in Camping, Glamping and/or Caravanning.

A team of twenty people from the tourism industry along with four members of Business NSW volunteered their time to the North Coast Tourism Awards judging process. These judges were thanked for bringing their passion, enthusiasm and integrity to the role.

a wreath-laying service for all who wish to lay a wreath on the day.

After the wreath-laying service, all attendees will be invited back to the RSL Club for light finger food and refreshment.

This activity will replace the traditional service normally performed later in the day.

For catering purposes, anyone who wants to attend is asked to phone the Sawtell RSL Club on 9020 6653 1577 and advise numbers.

q It is 50 years since the Vietnam War ended. This souvenir has been released to commemorate its end.

q Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader, gold award winner, Lindsay Russell from Broken Open Productions, seen here working with OzHarvest on an awareness event for the Coffs Coast Food & Wine Festival.

q The 2023 North Coast Tourism Awards recognised excellence in tourism and brought together a record attendance of business leaders to the gala dinner.

q Celebrating the best in tourism, the North Coast Tourism Awards winners.

Musos come out of hibernation for open mic

By David WIGLEY

MUSOS flocked and rocked at Open Mic l, playing a range of instruments from guitars to cowbells at the Coffs Hotel last weekend.

The local music scene was devastated by Covid-19, but lead guitarist of the Shakers and Open Mic host Tony Ryan believes the hibernation is finally over.

“The local music scene is finally coming out of hibernation as more venues are booking more live music and more people are going out to see it,” he said.

“The day finished great, there were several young performers playing guitar, keyboard and even a cowbell.

“Now that word is getting around there's a performance venue available in town, more people are getting their 15 minutes of fame.

“The Shakers are playing at the Coffs Hotel this coming Saturday night at 7pm,” Ryan said.

Charlie Davis from Diggers Beach is one of the up-and-coming young artists thriving at Open Mic.

Charlie possesses a deep and resonant baritone voice that exudes a sense of warmth and sensuality.

He conveys emotion and vulnerability

Motorfest 23 coming this month

GRAFTON Vintage Motor Vehicle Club this year marks 61 years of vintage and classic motoring in the Clarence Valley and the club is staging Motorfest 23 on Sunday 27 August to help celebrate.

The GVMVC was formed on 14 March 1962 when a group of car enthusiasts got together and started the club.

The first meeting convened at the Grafton Tennis Club rooms and that meeting by foundation members has left a lasting legacy.

The club experienced some difficulties in the late sixties and went into recess between 1966 and 1970.

Club membership also fell to only 7 financial members in 1987/88, but the founding members remained committed to the vision and would be extremely proud to see the club not only survive, but thrive.

At its 61st anniversary the club has more than 400 financial members.

Motorfest events have been hosted by the club since 2018.

Motorfest 22 was an outstanding success

with more than 300 vintage and classic cars, race cars, vans and motorcycles on show at Jabour Park with 182 entries for judges to inspect.

in his performances with a certain haunting quality, which is particularly evident in his opening song Wicked Game by Chris Isaac.

Davis shared his enthusiasm for the stage with like-minded musos and encouraged all musos to give it a go.

“During the last three weekends I've discovered a great Open Mic, which appears to have grown each time I have played with

multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers ready to accompany aspiring singers.

“I have enjoyed playing my own music to the welcoming and encouraging audience who have returned each time.

“To anyone willing to have a go at playing in a live setting I would recommend it,” said Davis.

• The Sound of Freedom

q The Shakers (minus their lead singer) with lead guitarist Tony Ryan on the far right.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD Strata

scheme responsibilities

SARAH owns a unit in a strata development.

She is concerned about the repair and maintenance of some of the units and is unsure whether the individual owners or the body corporate (owners corporation) is responsible.

The body corporate is only responsible for the upkeep of ‘common property’.

Generally, common property includes the perimeter walls, the ceilings and floor of each lot, the roof and gutters, the windows and doors within perimeter walls, the plumbing in perimeter walls and under the floor, as well as the balconies of each lot.

If repairs to common property are required, Sarah should contact the strata manager or the strata committee.

Generally, internal walls between rooms within a lot are not common property. Service lines that are part of the lot and only serve that lot are also generally not common property. Floor coverings, internal painting, internal fixtures and fittings and appliances are generally not common property.

Sarah is responsible for the upkeep of property within her lot, which is not common property.

Sarah is advised to review the strata scheme’s specific bylaws because they can affect the application of the general principles.

The body corporate should establish a ‘capital works fund’ (previously called a ‘sinking fund’) to pay for the maintenance and repair of common property.

Sarah pays strata levies into this fund to meet these costs. A 10year capital works plan should be prepared, to identify and budget for major repairs and maintenance that will be required in the future.

It should also be noted that strata schemes that consist of just two lots can be managed under different arrangements, which allow the owners of separate detached dwellings to dispense with the usual requirements to maintain a capital works fund and building insurance, if recorded as a unanimous resolution in the meeting minutes.

If this is the case, by-laws can make owners responsible for the upkeep of their lot.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.

Parks need to be connected

DEAR News Of The Area, PATRICK Walters' recent letter about the proposed Great Koala National Park, ‘GKNP – Good or Bad for our Koalas?’, NOTA 28/7, seems to be more about bagging the National Parks Association and our National Parks and Wildlife Service than showing a genuine interest in securing the future of local koala populations.

A quick look at a basic map shows that while the area of retained and regenerated native forests in NSW ( State Forests, Crown lands and National Parks) may appear on a local level to be ‘huge’, in reality they comprise a relatively small vegetated area of our mostly arid island continent.

In terms of wildfire, history and common sense has shown that all our flammable forests (and pastoral and grazing lands) are vulnerable.

Despite almost a century of throwing pretty much every strategy and technology known to man at the fire problem, we have still not succeeded in bringing catastrophic wildfires under control, and with climate change things will likely get a whole lot worse.

Pointing the finger at national parks as historic originators of wildfires is statistically incorrect and ignores all the other fires which have started in other tenures, including hazard reduction burns gone wrong.

It’s about as unfair and unfortunate as blaming your next door neighbour whose burning house sets fire to your own.

The assumption that the number of existing national parks should have

somehow automatically secured koala numbers is ingenuous.

The existing parks are fragmented and with changing climate landscape corridors are critical.

This is why a specific GKNP is being proposed for our area on the mid north coast where there are known stable natural koala populations in moist coastal and hinterland forests, which history and rainfall data has shown are hopefully a little more insulated from the impacts of increasing drought and wildfires.

In terms of public access, I guess it would be sensible to assume that you still will not be able to drive all over it in your extreme 4WD or trail bike, dump your hard waste when no one’s looking, let your dogs run loose, and light your campfires wherever you please; although I believe there are some plans for dedicated walking, camping, mountain bike and horse trails.

It is, after all, a proposal, and details are yet to be sorted, with our council sensibly voting to be proactive in the planning phase.

Dave WOOD, Boambee East.

DEAR Jasminda,

Our new neighbours seem to be lovely people, but they have hideous outdoor decorating taste including colourful gnomes, gaudy fountains and their latest, a full-sized frangipani mural on their garage door. The rest of the neighbourhood is understated. Can I ask them to tone it down a bit since we can see all of this from our deck?

Nadia G.

Nadia, Nadia, Nadia

IMAGINE if the whole world was full of beige people with their steel-grey SUVs, their linseed-coloured carpet, their scandi handwoven rugs and minimal objets d’arts such as a single sprig of eucalyptus foliage in a test tube (with even their pets chosen to match their internal paint scheme).

Though not to your taste, perhaps their outdoor decor reflects their exuberant, colourful personalities. Perhaps just pull down your oatmeal-hued Roman blinds, pour yourself a dirty martini, enjoy some chill music on your surround-sound system and recline in your faux-leather sofa until the next on-trend style is released?

Who knows? It may just be a return of the frangipani mural.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Pleaseexplain

DEAR

News Of The Area,

PLEASE explain why 3.8 percent of our population can change names of our icons without agreement or vote from the rest of our population?

I have no problems with naming their art galleries etc with indigenous names,

but to change Fraser Island with K'gari and dingoes with wongari and not having the Australian name in brackets is outrageous. If these can be changed, what will the power and authority of the ‘yes’ vote do? Heaven help us.

Regards, Barbara WESTIN, Thora.

Times gone by

By Karen FILEWOOD

ORANGE Trees is one of several locations around Coffs Harbour’s local government area named by local residents, but never officially recognised.

The area surveyed as portions 11 (100 acres) and 12 (120 acres) was at the base of Red Hill, with both portions

The Origin of ‘Orange Trees’

fronting Coramba Road and reaching south to the ridge of hills behind them.

Portion 12 extended east from the intersection of Coramba and Bennetts Road, to encompass a dam opposite Roselands Drive. Portion 11 shared its western border with portion 12 and continued east to Buchanan’s Road.

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Albert selected Portion 11 on 24 February 1881, followed by portion 12 on 24 March as a conditional purchase.

Born in Grafton in 1861 to Germanborn John and Margaret Albert, he was 19 years old when he arrived in Coffs Harbour and built himself a small home.

Like many others, he grew sugar cane and by 1887 had fulfilled the Land Board’s requirements of improving his selection.

By 1890, however, because of difficulties clearing hardwood trees, poor soil, then frosts, he forfeited his selection and returned to the Grafton area.

By then his selection was known as ‘Albert’s Flat’, a term largely forgotten.

However, aside from sugar cane, he had also planted numerous orange trees along the banks of Coffs Creek, at the front of his property.

These were much appreciated by school children who passed by each day and later, for a time, were said to be the

only fresh fruit available in the area. Albert was still living in Grafton aged 95 years and died in Sydney on 5 October 1958 aged 97.

Around 1907, Scottish hotelier and entrepreneur Murdoch McLean purchased portion 12 and built a home on it called ‘Calderbrae’ which became as well-known as its owner.

Early one January morning in 1925, the tenants were woken by their cat pawing at their bed, only to discover the house was on fire.

They had enough time to save themselves, however ‘Calderbrae’ had been completely destroyed.

Inspiring and positive Keep up the good work logging protestors

DEAR News Of The Area, ‘WORKING for a Dream’, (NOTA p3, 28 July 2023) was such an inspiring and positive story.

How wonderful to read about people willing to travel and work for not only a personal income but to also share in improving their local community and future prosperity in the Solomon Islands.

Great to be inspired by humans who strive for excellence and are thankful for opportunities.

We can all learn from an attitude like this. Thanks to Costa Blueberries for providing work to jobseekers.

Regards, Catherine McINTYRE,

Boambee

Belief, hope and prayer is not enough

DEAR News of the Area,

IN RESPONSE to Reverend Whelan’s recent letter, I would like to point out a couple of concerning issues.

He seems to have been influenced by the ongoing lie that this referendum is about dividing our nation.

It is not. It is not about one group gaining advantage over the rest of us.

The upcoming referendum is about one thing only. It is asking us to agree for Indigenous Australians to have a ‘Voice to Parliament’ in matters concerning them.

The Voice to Parliament seeks the right to advise government on policies, projects and their implementation in ways that will help, not hinder Indigenous peoples.

The Voice also seeks to advise governments about how best to spend

taxpayer’s dollars earmarked for Indigenous projects so that it actually meets their needs.

It is not asking for more money – it is asking that future monies be spent appropriately.

Whelan states: “Our Aboriginal brothers and sisters have been truly blessed by all Australian taxpayer’s dollars … and we hope and pray that those in authority are using these monies wisely to the benefit of … all communities.” Quite obviously previous and current money has not been used wisely to the benefit of communities.

I’m sorry the Rev isn’t aware of this.

Australian governments have a long history of spending money in ways that are not appropriate to the needs of Indigenous peoples due to a refusal to actually ask them what they need.

We have spent too long assuming that

Thanks Rev, no thanks

DEAR News Of The Area, THANK you, Reverend Whelan (NOTA 28/7/23) for making your point with clarity.

Your previous letter (NOTA 14/7/23) in which you accused me of wanting to “deconstruct our history” left me more than a little puzzled.

I thank you, nevertheless, for the muchneeded exercise which engaged me in finding a copy of my letter which so disturbed you.

It could easily have ended in a headline for NOTA, a bin notice from Coffs Council with directions on illegal disposal of human remains in the recycle bin instead of the green bin, to say nothing of another case for Vera.

Then, having found it, I was still none the wiser.

Now I am clear: I am supposed to vote ‘no’.

Well, no thanks. My vote w ill stand with our First Nations people,

DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE regarding the logging at Orara East State Forest and what a shameful farce it has been.

It looks like it has been clear felled.

I don't know how many logs were removed, but I doubt the income received from the logs would cover the cost of labour, fuel and machinery used.

And the vegetation left will be a fire hazard in the coming months.

‘we know best’ when attempting to help Indigenous Australians, and then after the money is spent, and projects fail, blaming them and resenting them for being “so blessed” to have all that money spent on them.

To simply ‘believe all members of parliament, state and federal, are striving to raise the standard of living for all Australians,’ as stated by Whelan is naïve at best, and dangerous at worst.

Democratic government only works to everyone’s advantage if it is held accountable.

I wonder if Whelan actually observes the actions of our parliamentarians?

If he did, I think he would realise his Pollyanna attitude falls way short.

Turning a blind eye and just believing that Indigenous Australians are doing okay our Aboriginal brothers and sisters, whose history was not just ‘deconstructed’ but totally ignored; and, by the way, whose members have also served in two world wars.

It is a bit of a long bow to draw to say “all” Australians are suffering from problems in the financial system, as if that somehow relates to worthiness.

Quite a large number surely are suffering problems, and many unfortunate folk among us suffer out-and-out poverty - no homes (let alone loans) no electricity for which to be billed.

By the grace of God, neither you nor I, Reverend, fall into that category.

I shudder to think how many birds and animals have been killed or displaced by this disgraceful action.

And I take my hat off to the koala-suited protesters and the knitting Nana's.

When I retire I may pick up my crochet hook and join them.

Keep up the good work.

is not good enough.

Regards, H. LAMBERT, Nana Glen.

We can not afford to simply ‘believe,’ to simply ‘hope and pray’ that our elected parliamentarians are delivering to all members of our society.

Such an attitude gives them free reign to do whatever to whoever they want.

Like many people, I am no longer satisfied that when it comes to the rights of Indigenous Australians, our politicians are doing the right thing.

That’s why our constitution needs to change.

That’s why I’ll be voting ‘yes’.

Yes, to change for the better.

Regards, J. KELLY-WILLIAMS, Toormina.

But we have Coffs Harbour neighbours who do.

I have no desire to deconstruct history, but I do have a strong desire to acknowledge its truth and learn from it.

To dislike someone or even despise them is one thing, but to deny their existence, as we would with a ‘no’ vote, to the constitutional recognition of fellow human beings, shows clear and total contempt for all who call this earth our home.

Regards, Gwyn AUSTEN, Red Rock.

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Sawtell

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FOR SALE $1,295,000

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LOCALSPORT

Suns teams finish runners up in representative seasons

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns junior teams have wrapped up their junior representative seasons playing in the Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League grand finals in Tamworth.

The Suns Under 14 Girls Division 1 and Division 2 teams both finished runners up in their competitions, with the Division 1 side going down in a close one 36-34 to the Port Macquarie Dolphins,

while the Division 2 girls lost by 7 points in their grand final against the Taree Tornadoes.

The Suns Under 18 Boys Division 1 team also finished runners up, losing their grand final against the Port Macquarie Dolphins.

Suns Under 14 Girls Division 2 coach Steve Conrad explained the qualities that led to his side having a successful representative season.

“They are good listeners, respectful, keen

on learning, and have good ball handling skills, and are good at driving and their defensive efforts,” he said.

The Suns Under 12 Boys Division 1, Under 12 Girls Division 1, and Under 16 Boys Division 2 teams all finished in third place.

The Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League features representative teams from across North Eastern NSW.

The Coffs Harbour Suns had 16 junior teams who competed in the recent representative season, including Division 1 and 2 teams in the Under 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s divisions.

Webb Shines as Woolgoolga fires seven

By David WIGLEY

CHLOE Webb's impressive four-goal performance led the Woolgoolga Waves to a dominant 7-0 victory over the Bellingen Bats in the NCF Girls Under 16s competition last Saturday.

With this win, the Waves have extended their lead to 11 points over secondplaced Bellingen Blitz, firmly establishing themselves as the frontrunners to claim the league title.

The future is looking bright for female football at the club as many of the players in the team have several years left in this age group, which promises to keep the squad competitive and formidable in the coming seasons.

Woolgoolga coach Lisa Webb attributed camaraderie as a key component to their success.

“The girls have gone from strength to strength this season and currently hold an

11-point lead on top of the ladder,” she said.

“This is their young year, as most of our team are 13, 14 or 15 and are playing in the 16s.

“Most of the girls have been playing together in this team since they began competitive football, although some have been playing together for eight years.

“They are a really close bunch of girls who are always so supportive of each other, which is lovely to watch as a coach,” Webb said.

Saints match it with ladder leading Magpies

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have pushed competition leaders the Byron Bay Magpies all the way in their AFL North Coast match at Richardson Park.

Down by 20 at threequarter time, the Saints kept fighting till the final siren,

cutting the lead to 10 points as the Magpies had a 12.14 (86) to 11.10 (76) win.

The Saints started the match like a team fighting for a finals spot, kicking the first two goals quickly with great direct entry into the forward 50.

The Magpies defence started to tighten up and a

flurry of goals saw them take a five-point lead into quarter time.

The second quarter became more contested in nature, with the Saints’ hard work and pressure on the ball keeping them in the contest.

The home side won the second quarter thanks to their contested work and

solid defence, the visitors taking a three-point lead into half-time.

The Magpies would make their move in the third quarter, with their repeat entries into the forward 50 taking its toll on the Saints.

The ladder leaders displayed the attacking flair that has been their trademark

this season, winning the marking contest and their clinical attack helping them to win the premiership quarter 31-14.

The Saints would not lie down in the final quarter, with their defensive efforts keeping them in it, holding the Magpies to 10 points while scoring 20 of their own.

The Magpies would eventually hold off the fastfinishing Saints for a 10-point win.

The Saints now take on Northern Beaches Blues this weekend in their final home game of the season, before taking on the Grafton Tigers in the final round which could decide a finals spot.

q The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18 Boys Division 1 team.

q The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 14 Girls Division 2 team.

q The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 14 Girls Division 1 team.

q Chloe Webb with eyes on the ball as Woolgoolga scored seven

North Coast Football's young talents shine in victories against Maitland FC

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football's

Under 15s and Under 16s representative teams secured victories against Maitland FC during the second round of Phase 2 in the Northern NSW Football Premier Youth League season.

The matches showcased the teams' notable development in recent weeks, culminating in triumphant wins over their opponents.

The Under 15s 4-0 win against the Magpies at the Coffs Coast Synthetics

marked their second consecutive victory in Phase 2 and an impressive ninth consecutive win overall.

The Under 16s showcased their talent with a well-deserved 3-1 victory over the Magpies, securing their second straight win in Phase 2.

The team extended their unbeaten streak in representative football to four matches.

Both the Under 15s and Under 16s teams have shown remarkable progress, as both teams lost to Maitland in their previous encounter three months ago.

In a hard-fought match, North Coast Football's Under 18s settled for a wellearned 2-2 draw against the visitors, replicating the same result they achieved in their opening round match the week before.

While the Under 13s and Under 14s sides faced tough competition, they displayed determination going down 3-1 and 2-1 respectively.

North Coast Football teams are now gearing up for their Round 3 matches this weekend at Lake Macquarie, where they will face off against Broadmeadow Magic FC.

By Aiden BURGESS

have both had wins during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Comets maintained second spot on the ladder after a 28-20 win against the Grafton Ghosts at Geoff King

Coffs golfer wins Jack Newton Junior Golf Tour event

By Aiden BURGESS

MILLA Adamson has been on a real hot streak on the greens.

The 12-year-old won the recent Jack Newton Junior Golf Under 12 Tour event at Wyong, with a gross score of 90 having seven pars and a birdie.

The win in Wyong came on the back of winning the Port Macquarie Golf Club’s Junior Seaside Classic.

The Coffs Harbour Golf Club member got her handicap in July 2022,

which was 44.5.

Last Christmas she set herself the lofty goal of getting her handicap down to 20 by August 2023.

The Mary Help of Christians student recently achieved her goal - with her handicap now 18.3.

Her mother Holly said it was a number they now both had in common.

“We are on the exact same handicap at the moment, and she’s been chasing me for a while and she finally got me,” she said.

“She is now looking

to get it down into single figures, but she has not set a date for that yet.

“She still wants to be a pro golfer.”

The junior champion’s mother said it was a busy month ahead for her daughter.

“This weekend we are going to Black Heath where she will compete in the Polding level event and represent her school,” she said.

“And later this month we are going to Catalina for the South Coast Junior Masters, so she has been pretty busy.”

Motors Oval. The win came in the Comets Indigenous Round match, as the players wore jerseys designed by Braith Hart and Ronan Singleton with art work by Millie Designs.

The Comets sit just one point behind the South Grafton Rebels in the race for the minor premiership.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses moved to third spot on the ladder with a dominant 54-4 win against the Sawtell Panthers at Solitary Island Sports Ground.

The win was their third straight big victory in a row, as the Seahorses have beaten their last three opponents by a combined margin of 162-8.

The South Grafton Rebels maintained top spot on the ladder with a 28-14 win at

home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The Nambucca Heads Roosters gave their finals chances a big boost with a 38-12 win against the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies at Coronation Park.

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend in the penultimate round before this season’s finals series.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the South Grafton Rebels in the match of the round between third and first on the ladder.

The Coffs Harbour Comets hit the road to take on the Macksville Sea Eagles, as they eye off top spot on the ladder when they take on an Eagles team fighting for a finals spot.

The Grafton Ghosts and Nambucca Heads Roosters will be fighting for a finals spot of their own when they face off in a crucial match which could decide a spot in

the top five.

Comets and Seahorses both have wins in Group 2 round

The Ghosts sit in fifth spot on the ladder with 13 points, while the Roosters are in fourth on 14 points.

The Sawtell Panthers play their final home game of the season when they host the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies at Rex Hardaker Oval.

Group 2 ladder. 1.South Grafton Rebels. 17 points. 8 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. 66 (points differential).

2.Coffs Harbour Comets. 16 points. 8 wins. 4 losses. 7.

3.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 14 points. 7 wins. 5 losses. 200.

4.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 14 points. 7 wins. 5 losses. 72.

5.Grafton Ghosts. 13 points. 6 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. -70.

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 12 points. 6 wins. 6 losses. -45.

7.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 7 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 8 losses. -48. 8.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 10 losses. -182.

THE Coffs Harbour Comets and Woolgoolga Seahorses

q The Coffs Harbour Comets wear specially designed jerseys for their Indigenous Round match.

q Milla Adamson celebrates her win at Wyong Golf Club.

Magpies and Tigers win in latest round of AFL North Coast season

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Port Macquarie Magpies have maintained second spot on the ladder with just two rounds to go before the AFL North Coast’s finals series.

The Magpies had a 14.6 (90) to 11.8 (74) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers at home.

The Grafton Tigers boosted their finals chances with a 29.14 (188) to 4.2 (26) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga.

The Nambucca Valley Lions reserves extended their winning run to nine, accounting for the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints 12.9 (81) to 4.3 (27) at Richardson

Park. Port Macquarie Magpies went to second on the reserves ladder with an 8.4 (52) to 4.8 (32) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The Northern Beaches Blues women maintained top spot on the ladder with a 13.15 (93) to 1.1 (7) win against the Grafton Tigers at Woolgoolga.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women had a 13.10 (88) to 3.1 (19) win against the Byron Bay Magpies, while the Coffs Harbour Breakers women were also winners in Round 13, beating the Port Macquarie Magpies 8.3 (51) to 0.3 (3).

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with the

penultimate round before the finals series.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers host the Grafton Tigers in a matchup between third and fourth on the ladder.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints will try to keep their finals hopes alive when they play host to the Northern Beaches Blues.

The match of the round sees the Byron Bay Magpies hosting the Port Macquarie

Magpies in their top-of-theladder showdown. AFL North Coast seniors’ ladder. 1.Byron Bay Magpies. 11 wins. 2 losses. 192.27%. 2.Port Macquarie Magpies. 9 wins. 4 losses. 141.32%. 3.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 7 wins. 6 losses. 146.03%. 4.Grafton Tigers. 7 wins. 6 losses. 125.80%. 5.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 5 wins. 8 losses. 123.67%. 6.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 wins. 13 losses. 12.27%.

Coffs Harbour Suns teams both win at home

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns

women’s and Youth men’s (under 20s) teams have both had wins at home in their Basketball NSW Waratah League games at Sportz Central.

The Suns Youth Men’s team ended their representative season on a high with a 115-74 win against Inner West Bulls.

Suns player Jake McMillan was in scorching form for the Suns with a phenomenal 56 points.

Storm Rising

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40

Caruana, expressed his delight at the level of competitiveness in the league, considering it the best in years.

“It’s a great competition and a very exciting run-in as we approach finals,” he said.

“There’s no easy matches, you must be at 100 percent to get something from a game, all of the top teams have been taking points from each other which makes for an exciting comp.”

Northern Storm coach Eric McCarthy was delighted with the three points, but thought the scoreline didn’t reflect the balance of play.

“I don’t think the scoreline reflected the game, it definitely wasn’t as close as a one-goal lead,” he said.

Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By Mark STAR

CHAMPIONSHIP Results

29-30/07

Major Pairs R2

Star/ Banwell def Wills/

Condon 23/22

Toy/Morris def Thorn/

Hall walkover

Newick (sub)/Thorn def

D. Lambert/J. Phillips 22/13

Holland/Morrison def

Wills / Rambow 20/15

McKee/ Cutmore def

Bailey/Lindner 23/16

Major Pairs Q/F

McKee/ Cutmore def

Halloway (sub)/Morrison

19/18

Mixed Pairs

“It’s unusual to say, but we dominated Coffs United for the entire second half and were comfortable with the 2-0 lead we took into half time.

“We’d have had a clean sheet if the lads hadn’t fallen asleep in the final few minutes.

“Coffs were probably the better side in the first half by a small margin but at the same time they only tested our keeper once or twice.

“We didn’t have a massive amount of chances in the first half but we took the ones that were created.

“The second half we should have scored a couple more but the linesman’s flag saved them on a few occasions,” McCarthy said.

But the coach wasn’t getting away, eyeing their next two crucial fixtures

“We’ve a massive few weeks ahead of us, with a trip to Woopi next week,

R1: Brown/Hyde def

Treharne/Campbell 30/3

R2: Brown/Hyde def

Wisely/Woodford 20/17

S/F: Slater/ Long def

Clancy/Thorn 18/16

Tuesday Open Triples

15/07

G. Skinner, L. Boekman, K. Morrison def K. Kaaden,

M. Star, R. Wisely 21/16

C. Venturi, L. McLeod,

L. Clancy def M.Miller, L.

Heenan, B. Smith 24/11

G. Williams, R.

Beaumont, R. Shepherd def

C. Price, A. Stone, L. Price 23/22

He was on fire hitting an amazing 11 three pointers, as he finished his stellar season in dominant style.

McMillan led the Suns in scoring this season averaging 20.71 points in 17 games, finishing with the fifthhighest scoring average in the

quickly followed by a trip to Tigers, and after those two games we’ll see what kind of credentials we really have at the hairy end of the season.

“We’re lucky with a big squad to be able to rotate and rest players, which allows us to field a fresh side game after game,” McCarthy said.

Coach Craig Caruana believes the team has the potential to elevate its game further.

“We played well enough to earn another three points but we weren’t at our best,” he said.

“We had some really good spells during the game but we could have taken better options at times and finished off more of the chances we created.

“We’re on a good run but we’ve still got a fair amount of improvement in us.

“I don’t think we’re anywhere near our potential yet, so we’re not getting carried away,”

M. Ross, D. Low, C. Jones, R. Douglas 20/13

S. Jones, V. Slater, R. Oakley def J. Robinson, D. Powell, J. Groat 30/15

P. Woodsell, P. North, L. Morris def R. Jupp, T & M Monck 20/15

J. Clarke, B. Jones, M. Berube def B. Odmark, R. Aikten, B. Johns 25/11

R. Alford, C. Weatherall, D. Valentine def J. Phillips, J. Thorn, D.Condon 22/14

A. McInerney, P. Standaert, S. Hollis def J. McLeod, A. Dorrington, D. Hull 25/10

league. The Coffs Harbour Suns women had a resounding 8936 win against the Lismore Storm at Sportz Central.

Teagan Mayer top scored for the Suns with 21 points, in a balanced scoring attack which featured five players in

Caruana said.

In addition to their Premier League successes in First and Reserve grades, the Northern Stormtroopers showcased

q Northern Storm defeated Coffs City United 2-1 in the NCF Premier League.

double figures.

The win has the Suns at the top of the ladder with three games to go before this season’s finals series.

The Suns have won eight of their nine games so far in this representative season.

The Suns women hit

their dominance in Men's Division Three with a convincing 4-2 victory over Boambee, solidifying their position at the top of the table with a five-point lead.

the road this weekend for a double header against the Canberra Nationals Academy and Moss Vale Magic in Sydney, before their final game of the regular season against the Lismore Storm on Saturday 19 August at Sportz Central.

The Northern Storm's performance across multiple divisions indicates a football club on the rise with a desire to raise standards.

SPORTS RESULTS

Kennedy, C. Garrett 16/11

Thursday Men’s Triples 27/07

D. Powell, T. Gordon, L. Miles def H. Major, P. Booth, R. Alford 25/15

G. Williams, R. Beaumont, J. Phillips def N. Dean, R. Host, J. Bishop 24/12

S. Hollis, R. Kelly, D. Burridge def J. McLeod, G. Wallace, P. Newman 23/9

R. Wisely, M. Star, J. Brett-S def R. Shephard, C. Weatherall, D. Valentine 23/17

P. Jenkins, G. Howard, D. Hyde def S. Kindred, S. Bloomfield, G. Kindred 26/18

A. Taylor, R. Oakley, B. Trotman def S. Jones, F. Duthie, S. Campbell 16/11

M. Benham, J. Eding, R. Harris def T. O’H, C. Hansen, A. Dorrington 16/13

R. Orton, W. Grimshaw, C. Holland def N. Spies, R. Douglas, G. Spies 38/6

Smith, J. Dunn 28/10

P. Woodsell, K. Ogilvie, L. Morris def B. Hardwick, G. Bugden, K. Morrison 19/17

Congratulations to Jeff Thorn, Lynn Clancy and Steve Campbell for being selected to represent Zone 14 in the Bowling Arm Team. They play the NSW Woomers on Aug 7 at North Haven.

C. Williamson, A.

D. Catling, J. Bishop, R. Host def

Orr, R. Lane 20/8

C. Hansen, N. Low, K. Bienefieldt, S. Campbell def

B. White, J. Camm, J. Long def K. Williams, M & C England 22/10

P. Booth, B. Worboys, T. Bennett def W. Moore, J.

B. Odmark, T. Bennett, R. Aitken def D. Sturton, G. Skinner, L. Boekman 32/15

W. Moore, P. North, P.Rambow def C. Lloyd, K. Crooks, C. Jones 28/19

L. Heenan, K. Kaaden, D. Wilson def J. Grant, J. Long, J. Swan 27/9

B. Jones, I. Price, P. Standaert def J. Groat, M. Millar, D. Condon 20/16

D. Catlin, M. Berube, B. Garner def J. Lowndes, B.

Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please put your name down at the Club reception by 5.00pm Friday.

In loving memory of Eileen Brown (nee

Briggs)

A Gumbaynggirr Elder. Born in Glenreagh in the nineteenth century, passed away on August 6 1970.

Sadly missed and always remembered. Love from Irene, Rose, Peter, and all our families and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Death Notices

Elizabeth Hiland

Passed away peacefully surrounded by close family on Thursday 27th of July 2023. She is now with Dennis and Narelle to rest peacefully by their side.

‘How lucky are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard’

~ Winnie

the Pooh

HIVON

James David ‘Jim’

12th June 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Korora. Dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving father and father-in-law of David & Jenny, Sarah & John Lockton, grandad of Jessica and Ashlee.

Aged 88 Years

A private family Graveside Funeral Service was held for Jim at Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi on Friday 28th July 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

LOCKE

Marie Isobel

30th July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Beloved wife of Darcy. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Fiona & Ross. Cherished nan of Daniel & Jess, Louise, Tammy, Jonny, Laura and Emily. Loved step-mum of Greg, Steve and Clayton. Darling nonna of Tully and Pippa.

Aged 94 Years

Forever At Rest

Marie’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 3rd August 2023.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

ADAMS

Jeanne Marie ‘Jean’

31st July 2023, peacefully at RFBI Masonic Village Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Quent (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mark & Leanne, Carolyn & George, Barb & Rod and Paula & Patrick. Adored nan of 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and their partners. Jeanne will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and friends.

Aged 90 Years

Reunited With Quent

Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jeanne’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 7th August 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm.

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

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

ALLEN

Errol Raymond

30th July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Boambee East. Dearly beloved husband of Pam. Loving father and father-in-law of Beth (dec’d), Debbie & Bob, Kay and Janette & Graham. Adored grandfather of Jade, Nathan, Jarryd, Tonelle, Zachary, Siobhav, Leroy and Elliot. Treasured great-grandfather of Luxe, Matisse, Harper, Jim, Beau, Hughie and Ted. Best friend of Lulu.

Aged 93 Years In God’s Care

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Errol’s Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christian’s Catholic Church, Sawtell on Monday 7th August 2023 commencing at 11.00 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

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

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Jocelyn Clarice Winifred Pickworth

25/5/33 - 23/7/23

Beautiful Josie, left this world 23/7/23 peacefully with her daughter and friends by her side. Together again with her beloved family and friends in heaven.

Adored wife of Albert (dec), precious mother and mother in law of Jo and Dino (dec). Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of Georgi and Mitch, Rachel and joel, Florence and Banks. Devoted sister to Neville, Carol, Earnest (dec) Wilma, Henry, Earnie, Marilyn, Noel and Irene (dec).

Aged 90 - forever in our hearts.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Josie’s celebration of life 2/9/23 2pm at the Moonee beach Tavern.

Betty Marilyn Archibald

Passed away surrounded by family on the 24th of July 2023. Late of Lyster Street, Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Merv Archibald (dec). Devoted mother of Bob, Rosemary, Lyn, Fiona, Murray, and their partners. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to their families.

Aged 93 Years

Forever loved.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Betty’s celebration of life service to be held on Monday, 7th August 2023 at 10.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Those who cannot attend are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Helen Margaret Cougle 30th July 2023

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. Dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife. She will be sadly missed by many.

Aged 81 Years

In the arms of Jesus.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Helen’s funeral service to be held TODAY, Friday 4th August 2023 at 2pm in the Northern Beaches Lifehouse Church, Landrigan Close, Woolgoolga. Thence for interment within Woolgoolga Cemetery.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

BAFF, Darrell Robert

27th July 2023, late of Billys Creek.

Husband of Treasure (dec’d). Loving father of Robert (dec’d), Michael (dec’d), Anthony (dec’d), Errol, Leah, Leonard, Justin and Shane. Dear father-in-law, grandfather and greatgrandfather of their children.

Aged 90 Years

Will Be Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Darrell’s Funeral Service to be held in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Dorrigo on Friday 11th August 2023 commencing at 10.30 am, thence for interment in Dorrigo Cemetery, Dorrigo.

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

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

JONES Robert Owen ‘Bob’

31st July 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving husband of Kath. Loved father of Sue. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Aged 93 Years

Sadly Missed By His Family And Friends

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bob’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 7th August 2023 commencing at 10.00 am. All retired and serving Police Personnel are welcome to attend. All Masonic Brethren are invited to attend.

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

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

Samuel Francis Pavich 28th July 2023

Passed away in Coffs Harbour. Beloved husband of Adrienne. Loving father to Wayne (dec) and Simon.

Aged 89 Years

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Samuel’s graveside funeral service to be held TODAY, Friday, 4th August 2023 at 11am at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

‘Sammy’

Samuel James SAWTELL

02.11.1986 - 26.07.2023

Suddenly taken but forever in our hearts. With love Stephen, Janine, Ali, Lewin, Aurielle, Mousie, Casper, Ruby and Wenny.

Now At Peace

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sammy’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 8th August 2023 commencing at 11.00 am, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Funeral Notices

WHITE

James Thomas ‘Jim’

27th July 2023, passed at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Blackells Park. Dearly beloved husband of Bev (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of Michael and Steven & Cindy. Adored grandfather of Sam, Mia, Larissa and Savannah.

Aged 87 Years

Reunited With Bev

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jim’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 4th August 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

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

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

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Pets

MALTESE Shih

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BIN# B000616552

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Maltese x Shih Tzu puppies, 1 m, 1 f

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991003002207593 $2,000 0432 426 080

For Rent

UNIT, 1 bdrm includes water and power Woolgoolga. $350pw Ph 0412 786 963 e040823

Found

A set of headphones found in South Coffs on Sunday 23/07/23. Ph 0493 082 090

Wanted to Buy

GAS heater in good cond. 6651 3341

Items for Sale

Crafty Recyclers

2nd hand goods

1/2 price sale

Now open Saturdays 8am - 1pm Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm 7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314

MOTORCYCLE gear

assorted: Mens (L) and Ladies (M). Jackets and coats, wet gear and gloves, protective gear boots (size 11 Mens and size 9 Ladies) Bike covers and Helmets etc Ph: 6655 4304 e040823

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2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

2 x RESORT style reclining lounger chairs

Fully reclining or fold into comfortable chairs with full length padded washable cushions

$70 0415 715 619

5 piece bambo dining suite, table is 150cm x 90cm. $175 0490 161 119

For Sale

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

ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box

$35. 0490 161 119

F120523

For Sale

CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys

$25. Ph: 6651 8500

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

COMMODE antique timber commode complete with chamber $75. 0490 161 119

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

GAS Heater LPG

Palomo brand in good working order $75 Ph 0422 440 802 f210723

GENUINE Art deco scalloped edge wall mirror. 48cm x 35cm $40. 0490 161 119

LAWNMOWER Rover

High Performance 800OVH Mulch n Catch In good cond. $125 0410 439 950

LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879 F210423

For Sale

QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456 F020623

For

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong)

$40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123

Motors

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

ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605

ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390

ARTIFICIAL turf new 2 pcs 3x2, plus 4x1 mtres some offcuts price on application 0419 478 879 f140723

ASPIRE Metal commode with adjustable legs. Has padded back and arm rests. $60 0490 161 119

BACKPACK large PMS backpack. $50 0490 161 119

BBQ 4 burner Capt N. Cook. Large Home made cooking plate plus small grill plate. VG Cond $100 Ph. 0411527727 f140723

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

BIKERS Club black leather M/cycle pants with padded knee & thigh protection. Size 8 - 9. $40 0415 715 619 F210723

BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J

$90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie

$50. 0432 294 491

BRACELET, Magnetic Stainless Rods, 22cm long can reshape even to rings $65 0407654 879

BRAND new German Romertopf clay bakeware pot $75. 0490 161 119

CANE rocker. Very modern. Exc cond. Incl Rattan mats x 4. 125cm diam. $75. 0415 981 605

COMMODE Aspire Classic. Height adjustable, metal commode with padded seat and back rest. $50 0490 161 119

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers

Ph: 0429 945 374 F061022

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643 F170622

CORNINGWARE

Genuine Blue Cornflower. Browning dish & Bake/Server on Stand $100 for both 0407 654 879 f300623

CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119

DINING table, mahogany, 6 chairs, GC $100. 6649 4419

DOG jacket, small suit chihuahua $25. 02 6656 4700 F300623

DOONA Cover, Queen size, Poppy design with 2 x pillow cases as new $75. 02 6656 4700 F300623

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132

ERGONOMIC

Height adjustable study desk chair.

$65. 0490 161 119

FIRE wood dry split tray back ute $180.00 delivered Urunga, Bello Coffs. 0490 245 287 e110823

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

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

FOAM Mattresses x 2

Firm 22cm thick Single bed size. Covered with clean, strong removable Fabric. Ideal for spare beds or couch. VG Cond $50 each or $90 for pair

Ph. 0411527727

GOLF balls Srixon, soft feel, new. $20 a dozen 0422 940 328

GOLF buggy bag 12 clubs pgf s/n rh/h $40 0415 385 976

GOLF clubs, 11, bag buggy titleist n/rh. $40 0415 385 976 F280723

GOLF clubs, made by Newton Golf Company 4 drivers, 10 irons, 1 putter with golf bag, GC $50ono. 6656 2373 f040823

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123

LOUNGE 2.5 seater from Freedom. Brown Fabric cover . VG Cond $160 Ph. 0411527727

LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710 F071022

MANGO TREE Bowen in pot $15 0467 634 668

RJAYS black leather m/ cycle jacket with padded elbow, shoulder & lower back Size 8 - 9. $40. Ph 0415 715 619

ROOF Rack for Nissan Xtrail. Slimline, no rails needed. Near new. $160 0407 653 714 e250823

ROOF Rack Thule suits small car like Subaru Forester. Good cond $80. 0407 653 714

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447 MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447

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

Ph: 0488 763 132 F181122

TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245

TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688

NISSAN Pathfinder

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WANTED to Buy. Suzuki SWB 4WD. Older model preferred. 0429 431 416

F120523

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GOLF clubs, rh set with bag, buggy, balls, $75 Ph 0432 025 328

GUTTER Grate. Used 4 x 98cm lengths, 13cm wide, terracotter colour $30 Ph. 0411527727

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374

HEAVY duty fabric (beige) m/cycle jacket with safety padding to the arms & back. Schoeller brand. Size 8 - 9. $40 0415 715 619

HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50 0490 161 119 F120523

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50

Ph: 0467 587 536 F111122

KITCHEN Scale, Salter Beautiful antique look $55. 0415 981 605 F020623

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967 F140521

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123

LARGE Trek @ Travel backpack. Green VGC used once. $30 Ph 0403 034 480

LAWN Bowls Taylor Redline Size 2 Excellent condition, Incl. bowling accessories and trolley bag $150 Ph 0434 010 283

MASSAGE table

Firm n Fold electric powerlift massage table GC. Inc: lambswool covers for the table and headrest and an electric blanket. Leather bed cover and steel frame. No cracks, tears or rust. Colour – grey Height 50-100cm; Width 68cm; Length 185 cm Owner has retired from massaging career $1,200. 0412 054 821

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

MENS Bike 26” Repco Tracer Alloy Frame 21 speed Led lights VG Cond. $100.00 0411 527 727

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500

MOBILITY walker, 4 wheels in GC, height adj & foldable. $50. Woopi 0422 440 802 F280723

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120 Re020623

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772

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Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F220422

RXT brand road racing style m/cycle helmet in shiny black finish. (Aust safety standard). Large $40. 0415 715 619 F210723

RYOBI electric garden shredder, 1500w, new never used. $160. 0415 385 976 e180823

SADDLES x 4, rugs x 6, halters, good leather ones x 6, bridles x 5 stirrups with straps x 5 sets and other leather gear. Lead ropes, the lot $500 ono. 6649 4419

SHIFT brand black leather M/cycle gloves with padding protection to the fingers & knuckles XXL $40. 0415 715 619

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THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE

NBN, 8.40pm

SATURDAY WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

TEN, 8pm

This biographical parody film tells the outrageously untrue story of a “misfit kid” who learned he had the power to twist popular lyrics to become a top-selling artist in his own right. In the titular role, Daniel Radcliffe shows off some impressive comedic chops. It’s wildly silly in parts, but its stellar take on the biopic genre is nothing less than we’d expect from a comic genius like Yankovic, who co-wrote the screenplay. Very weird, but very watchable.

FRIDAY, August 4

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

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 First Weapons: Long Spear. (PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A young woman is murdered.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) New detective Charlie Nelson arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into a murder investigation.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mdls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mdlv, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Comedian Andy Lee manages to make statistics the stuff of entertainment in this lively comedy panel show. Back for its fifth season, tune in to witness the spectacle of The Hundred’s giant screen, which broadcasts the faces of the diverse crowd of participants as they field the panel’s curious questions via Zoom. Featuring the laugh-out-loud observations and quips of stand-up star Mike Goldstein, everything from toilet habits, to pet names and comfort foods is fertile fodder. Behind the statistics lies a bounty of interesting and off-the-wall stories. Lee, who helped come up with the show’s unique concept, is the epitome of the playful host.

THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

After strolling into the hearts and homes of notable Australians in the long-running Home Delivery, which finished last year, Julia Zemiro makes her highly anticipated return to presenting in this soothing 10-part series. The Fisk star brings her trademark sincerity and wit as she explores 10 of Australia’s most beautiful and significant bush walks. Featuring guests including Mental as Anything’s Pete O’Doherty, Blue Heelers’ Tasma Walton and world champion surfer Pauline Menczer, as well as surprising and enlightening archival footage, this trek through nature and history is a breath of fresh air.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGav, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (M)

9.30 Iceland (PGl, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Premiere, MA15+a)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+s, R)

1.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+alv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile make the long trek to Ireland. Ed Halmagyi makes an apple, chocolate and hazelnut pie.

8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) After meeting a wealthy playwright, entrepreneur PT Barnum sets out to create a wax museum and circus. Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams.

10.50 The Rookie. (Mv, R) A dangerous prisoner needs surgery.

11.50 Autopsy USA: Florence Ballard. (Mav, R) A look at the death of Florence Ballard.

1.00 Home Shopping.

7.30

League. NRL. Round 23. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Melbourne Storm match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R)

A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds.

(PG, R)

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

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Marty Sheargold, Hayley Sproull, Ray O’Leary, Alex Ward and Ed Kavalee.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton chats with George Takai, Jamie Oliver and Claudia Winkleman.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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SATURDAY, August 5

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 Mad About Maggots. (PG)

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 War On Waste. (PG, R)

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Return, PG)

After a fun-filled charity motorcycle race, a young biker is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) After a surgeon is shot dead and his daughters abducted, DCI Stanhope and her team pursue the killer.

9.45 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) A public servant is sent to investigate suspicious government payouts to people in town.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) Alan and Celia have been married for seven years.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Garma Festival

2023 Day 1. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGa)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R)

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGan, R)

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Family Law. (Mls, R)

3.00 UFOs. (PGa, R) 4.20 Mastermind Aust. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Missile Stakes Day, VRC Season Premiere Race Day and Saturday Raceday.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A shocking X-ray of a package at the mail centre has the wildlife team desperate to get it open before it is too late. Two woman coming from China refuse to unlock their bags. Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 21. GWS Giants v Sydney. From GIANTS Stadium, Sydney.

10.30 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+av, R) An unassuming snowplough driver seeks revenge on a criminal kingpin for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla Sharks.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

9.50 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Emily Blunt.

12.05 Western Stars. (PGl)

1.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. (2022, Madv) The story of Weird Al Yankovic’s life. Daniel Radcliffe, Rainn Wilson.

10.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, August 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30

Landline. 1.30 First Weapons. (PG, R) 2.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 2.30 Grantchester.

(PG, R) 3.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R)

4.10 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

6.30 Compass. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Miner’s Cottage. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Madl) Jeremiah helps Stella dispose of a body.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Part 4 of 5. As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan.

10.10 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale report on a comet.

11.10 Talking Heads. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 11.05 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 12.55pm Three Summers. (2017, M) 2.50 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 4.30 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Garma Festival 2023 Day 2. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights.

4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of the Tropics. H’lights. 4.30 Going Places. (R)

5.30 First To Fight: Pacific War Marines.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Gladiators. (Premiere)

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Lost Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 1 of 3.

10.10 Hemingway. (Ma, R)

12.15 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PGa, R)

1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

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6.10 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.30 American Pastoral. (2016, M) 10.30 All Eyes Off Me. (2021, Hebrew) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.00 Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 12.35pm

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

And Bones. (2019, M) 2.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952)

Babette’s Feast.

PG, Danish) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30

Park. (1999, M) 10.35 Iris. (2001, M)

Shadow. (2018, MA15+, Mandarin) 2.25 Late Programs.

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6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 3.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 3.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R)

5.00 Seven News At 5.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGl) A group of contestants sets out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av) Takes a look at rapist and serial killer David Carpenter who preyed on victims in California’s state parks.

11.25 Autopsy USA: Jeffrey Epstein. (Mad) A look at the death of Jeffrey Epstein.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. Parramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Canberra

10.20

11.15 The First 48. (MA15+alv)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

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

7.30 Hunted. (PGal) In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb, the team discovers a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A US Navy seaman is involved in a murder.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, August 7

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 The Blacklist. (MA15+av) Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the attorney general. Red visits dear friends.

12.30 Home Shopping.

TUESDAY, August 8

(PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Garma Festival 2023 Wrap. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 56 Years Of Painting, 1 Lesson On Anger. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGavw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) In the midst of a heatwave and blackout, Nolan and Aaron discover criminals hiding at the station. 10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Brendon and Antoinette go undercover.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Hunted. In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy by Tom Gleeson.

10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

11.40 The Project. (R)

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Hunted. (Final, PGal) Australians go on the run.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates a ring of teenage partygoers.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, 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)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, August 9

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 A Trans Illustrator’s Life In Indonesia.

3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

11.55 Manayek. (MA15+dv, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

THURSDAY, August

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGaw, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Life As A Marriage Migrant. 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R)

4.15 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open.

11.45 Outlander. (MA15+v, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A French party-goer is lying to officers.

8.30 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at John Wayne Glover.

10.10 The Latest: Seven News.

10.40 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)

11.40 Autopsy USA: Aaron Hernandez. (MA15+adv, R)

Liz returns from her UK studies.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv)

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Debbie Starbuck. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGal) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer, and Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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