North Coast administrators Jim and Jill Woodlock will be two of the inaugural inductees into the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame. Photo: supplied.
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“We’re so honoured and we feel very humbled about it,” Jill said.
“I wasn’t able to sleep for a few days after we were told,” an excited Jim admitted.
“Everything rushes through your mind of what you used to do and what happened here and what we were going to do about that.”
Jim first became president of the North Coast league in 1987 and that began a period of leadership that continued in different roles until 2013 when responsibility of the management of the game was turned over to AFL NSW/ACT.
And for most of the period he had his greatest supporter, Jill, also performing executive roles as secretary, treasurer and registrar as well as secretary of the tribunal from 1995 to 2012.
“I couldn’t have done it by myself,” Jim said of the wonderful work his wife has given.
The fact the pair worked together for so long and still continue to do so is recognised by the fact that the medal presented to the best player on the ground in the AFL North Coast's Senior Men’s grand final each year isn’t called the Jim Woodlock Medal or the Jill Woodlock Medal, it’s simply known as the Woodlock Medal.
When Jill started dating Jim back in the early 1970s, a lifetime devoted to football was the last thing she expected.
“When I first met her, she didn’t know anything about Australian Football at all; did not know anything,” Jim explained.
“She said ‘you know what, if I’m going to be with you I’ll probably have to join you’ and that’s exactly what she did.”
Jill said she became a trainer for the Mornington Under 16s team which Jim was
coaching at the time.
And so her life in footy began. They worked together while Jim was first president of Mornington then the head of the Mornington Peninsula Football League.
After Jim earned life membership of the MPFL (now MPNFL), their life in football was supposed to come to an end when they moved to Coffs Harbour in 1986 with sons Ryan and Brett, then aged eight and two, to start running a service station in Emerald Beach.
“We moved to get away from footy and it lasted three months,” Jill said.
When the couple arrived however, they became quickly aware of the lack of footballing opportunities for their sons.
“As soon as we got here there wasn’t any football for Ryan or Brett at all,” Jim said.
And so began their long relationship with football on the North Coast.
Coffs Harbour became the first regional centre in NSW to have Auskick and in 1995 they helped organise the first time North Coast kids played at half time of an AFL match.
“To get away from football was good but then all of a sudden it started again.
“And then from there that’s when it grew,” Jim said.
“We started with the juniors and seniors, then Masters and now Umpires,” Jill added.
The Woodlocks also played key roles in the establishment of the North Coast Umpires Association.
This role sees Jim and Jill continue their involvement in the game.
q Jim and Jill Woodlock have given almost four decades of service to football in the North Coast region.
These days there are moments that make them proud of their work during the League’s formative years.
“Earlier this year when the Sydney Swans were here and all of those lovely kids were on the oval,” Jill said.
“That was fabulous.
“It really, really gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
“It was a ‘just to know that we created that’ sort of thing.”
Jim said getting the kids going has been the most gratifying part of his time.
“We came up here and the seniors were going pretty well but we needed something to feed up to them,” he said.
“And the best thing about football is all of the friends we’ve made.”
Coffs and Newcastle agree collaboration
THE cities of Coffs Harbour and Newcastle have agreed to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which could see the respective councils work together on funding applications, advocacy, and sharing knowledge and resources.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for Coffs Harbour to work closely with Newcastle on all manner of things, and the MoU will be of particular advantage in areas where challenges are common to both councils,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said.
“It makes every sense for Coffs and Newcastle to align as two major regional, coastal cities – each with ambition for continual improvement.
“While the MoU is non-binding on either council for any actions, it paves the way for a mutually beneficial partnership.”
Along with City of Coffs Harbour, Newcastle will also enter MoUs with Muswellbrook and
Upper Hunter councils.
"As a financially sound and well-resourced council, we have plenty of success that's worth sharing and I look forward to everything Newcastle will gain from these closer ties,” Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
The key strategic objective of the partnership between Coffs and Newcastle is to collaborate in multiple areas where that can enhance outcomes for each council.
“We have been voted Australia’s best mid-sized city and shortlisted for this year’s Australian Financial Review Most Innovative
Companies list so we’ll bring plenty to the table,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.
“Coffs is proudly built different and we look forward to the synergies that will evolve from this alliance with Newcastle.”
The partnership has the potential to leverage positively for the communities of Coffs and Newcastle, as the councils may work together to attract events, to lobby State and Federal governments, and to develop staff and systems.
"We're exploring a staff exchange program with our MoU partners, which is a golden opportunity to share the rich expertise of each council and just one of the many rewards of these agreements,” City of Newcastle Acting CEO David Clarke said.
Mayor Amos said both cities stand to be stronger, more resilient and innovative from the collaboration.
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representative for the Sharks vs Titans National Rugby League (NRL) match tonight.
The big game sees the return of the Cronulla Sharks and Gold Coast Titans to the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
“When I spoke with Maisie she was excited and is now looking forward to performing the coin toss,” Mayor Amos told News Of The Area.
Maisie, 98, has been following footy, and the Comets, since 1974.
“They were called the Banana Benders in those days,” Maisie told NOTA, “and changed their name in the 1980s."
Not only will Maisie be wearing her home team’s red and gold, she’s letting the
occasion ‘go to her head’.
She’s added a special request to her weekly Friday hair appointment with Jenny at Classy Cuts in Jetty Village.
“I’m having a red and gold streak put in my hair,” Maisie revealed with glee.
The little lady, who describes herself as “four foot something tall”, will walk out onto the pitch with her friend Robyn Flick.
“I use a walker but I don’t want to take it out with me so I’ll take my stick and Robyn will support me.
“Therese, Robyn’s daughter, is driving us there, so she might come out with us too,” said Maisie.
Maintaining an impartial position on the two sides, Maisie said, “I will wish good luck to both teams.”
Key Council plans approved
COUNCILLORS approved City of Coffs Harbour’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan at Council’s 27 June meeting, with rates for the 2024/25 year also confirmed.
Rates will increase by 5.6 percent, comprising the 4.6 percent rate peg plus a one percent growth factor.
approximately $178.18 per annum (or $3.43 per week).
Council’s Operational Plan outlines capital work projects to be undertaken in 2024/25.
projects will bring direct health and social benefit for the community by improving connectivity.”
Capital works projects for 2024-25 include:
• $830,000 Park Beach Holiday Park new pool complex
relining
• $900,000 Lyons Rd, North Bonville Rd intersection and cycleway.
The ‘average’ residential property can expect a total rates and charges increase of
• $1.08m New football field, car park, access road and walkways next to Toormina Velodrome
“The Operational Plan is our roadmap to improve infrastructure across the local government area,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said.
“Some of the headline
• 2.75m De Havilland Way roundabout (Hogbin Dr)
• $2.02m Road resealing program.
• $941,000 Renew Nana Glen Sportsground amenities
• $1.07m New Sandy Beach cycleway
• $1m West Woolgoolga pedestrian/ cycleway
• $1m Sewer main
Council also determined to work with Hockey Coffs Coast to develop a funding strategy for the resurfacing of the synthetic field at the South Coffs sports precinct.
The City will offer a loan of up to $600,000 towards the project.
Council also adopted the 2024/25 fees and charges and agreed to keep Active
Membership fees at the War Memorial aquatic centre at 2023/24 levels pending a report to Council on 25 July. The 2024/25 budget result forecasts an operating surplus before capital revenue of $27.034 million.
This would come from estimated results of a $28,000 surplus for the General Fund, $4.013m surplus for the Water Fund and $8.239m surplus for the Sewer Fund.
q Longtime Coffs Harbour Comets fan Maisie Miller has been chosen to do the coin toss for Friday’s NRL game in Coffs Harbour as the Mayor’s representative.
World heritage proposal for koala park
By Andrew VIVIAN
COMMUNITY conservation
groups have launched
a proposal to create a 492,000 hectare (ha) world heritage area covering the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
Fifty people attended the launch of the world heritage listing proposal at the Cavanbah Centre last Friday evening.
They joined 70 people
who attended a Bellingen launch and 35 attendees each in Bowraville and Nymboida.
The proposal has been supported by a small grant from Griffith University, and endorsed by the Koala History and Sustainability Research Cluster, based at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Dr Tim Cadman, who had a number of roles in developing the proposal,
along with 30 fellow collaborators, said the launches have been very well received.
The proposal is for 492,000 ha, of which 200,000 ha is State Forest.
Approximately 100,000 ha of the proposed world heritage area consists of forests which have been ‘adopted’ by local ‘Friends’ groups.
The Friends groups comprise local residents
q Dr Tim Cadman talks through the technical details of the world heritage proposal.
who live in and around the State Forests and National Parks under consideration for inclusion within a Great Koala National Park.
More than half of the koala records cited in the proposal are located within ‘Friends’ reserves, which indicate that koalas are to be found in areas zoned ‘native forest’ and ‘plantation’.
More than half of the high-conservationvalue forest (rainforest, old growth, disturbed old growth) is within the Friends reserves.
Dr Cadman said there is more than 15,000 ha of
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zoned plantation within the proposal.
In addition to the native forest, original forest and native vegetation inside the formal plantations, there is approximately 4,000 ha of additional native vegetation and roughly 1,400 ha of highconservation-value forest that has been converted to plantation since 1998, or is under threat of conversion.
He said the majority of this is high value koala habitat.
The major recommendation in the proposal concerns Federal and State governments
more accurately interpreting historical and new information about the area proposed for the GKNP.
This includes more accurate assessment of koala numbers and conservation values so no areas are excluded.
“Without world heritage status, our eucalyptus forests and koala habitat inside the current park will continue to be destroyed –forever.”
More information can be found at https:// greaterkoalapark.org/ about-2/.
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q Fifty people attended the presentation in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Friends of Orara East State Forest.
Nats go in to bat for timber industry
NORTH Coast Nationals
MPs are demanding the State Government reverse a decision to phase out hardwood power poles for composite poles.
Essential Energy, the electricity network which is phasing out wooden power poles, looks after the poles and wires that deliver electricity to 95 percent of NSW.
“Essential Energy is transitioning to an increased use of composite poles due to evolving business needs,” a statement from Essential said last year.
“Key benefits of composite poles include supply certainty, manufacturing consistency, fire resilience, immunity to rot, decay, termites and corrosion, light weight, and non-conductive nature.
“While composite poles have a higher upfront cost, they are easier to install, provide a longer life and lower maintenance costs due to immunity to degradation mechanisms that affect other pole types.
“The lifecycle costs over the long asset life is favourable over other pole types.”
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders visited Coffs Harbour Hardwoods in Glenreagh last week alongside Shadow Minister for the North Coast Gurmesh Singh, Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and industry representatives.
They called on Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to intervene - arguing the change will cause further increase in power pricesand to provide certainty to the timber industry.
“Hardwood has been hard done by here,” Mr Saunders said.
“Not only will this untested product be worse for the household budget by adding to power bills, but it will also be worse for the environment by increasing our carbon footprint.”
Shadow Minister for the North Coast Gurmesh Singh said the move will exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis.
“It’s bad enough Labor’s budget didn’t allocate any funding to help families while times are tough, but now the Government is making decisions that will make things worse,” Mr Singh said.
Last month the NSW Nationals party room passed a resolution reaffirming its support of the hardwood and softwood timber industry.
The agreement endorsed “all responsible and sustainable harvesting measures”, while opposing transfers of productive state forest to national park without strong scientific justification of improved outcomes.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said the resolution demonstrates the NSW Nationals’ continued backing of primary producers.
“Hardwood timber is the backbone of the Mid North Coast and last week every single member of our parliamentary team again showed their support for one of our most sustainable industries,” Mr Kemp said.
Energy Minister Penny Sharpe was contacted for comment.
Big Heart Token fundraiser
By Andrea FERRARI
THE team at Big W Park Beach Plaza is enthusiastically embracing the company’s latest ‘Heart Token’ fundraiser.
Launched across NSW/ ACT the fundraiser benefits the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Partnering with budding young artists around the country, BIG W invites customers to purchase a $2 Heart Token designed by kids.
“We have some very special teams that have been going above and beyond to sell the tokens,” Big W Park Beach Plaza management told News Of The Area.
“[A] big shout out to
Adam Saggas with over 100 sold within one week.”
The fundraising campaign runs across BIG W’s NSW/ ACT stores until 12 July, with 100 percent of donations contributing to vital lifesaving and life changing programs at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
For every $2 Heart Token purchased, BIG W will be matching donations up to $100,000.
The Heart Token designs include artwork from the Child Life and Music Therapy Department (CLT) at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
q Big W Park Beach Plaza’s Julie shows one of the Heart Token designs.
q North Coast Nationals MPs with party leader Dugald Saunders and timber industry representatives at Coffs Harbour Hardwoods in Glenreagh.
q Big W Park Beach Plaza’s Michelle and Kara supporting the store’s Heart Token fundraiser.
Council seeks drinking water risk assessment
By Andrew VIVIAN
CITY of Coffs Harbour will write to State and Federal water ministers seeking funding for a risk assessment of the impact of land use practices on water quality and quantity in the Coffs-Clarence catchment.
Greens councillor Jonathan Cassell tabled the Notice of Motion at Council’s 27 June meeting.
The motion, which passed unanimously, initiates a dialogue between all tiers of government concerning the risks associated with land use practices in the Coffs-Clarence Regional Water Supply Scheme.
“The most pressing issue our water supply faces are what the unknown impacts of climate change will have on long term rainfall,” Cr Cassell said.
“Considering the City of Coffs Harbour has no information regarding land use impacts on water supply, it’s about time we found out what the risks are from a range of industries.”
Across the local water catchment, Cr Cassell suggests land use practices would likely include forestry operations, mining and land clearing.
“Political leadership is increasingly needed as science paints a bleak climate picture,” he said.
“Risks associated with extreme heat waves, megadroughts and catastrophic fires should not be underestimated as the climate becomes increasingly worse.
“Increasing human resilience, then, becomes a necessity.
“As a community, good planning helps bind our society together.”
Deputy Mayor Sally Townley thanked Cr Cassell for “continuing to bring this important issue before Council and the community".
“While we are lucky to have good water
infrastructure in our area, the water health is only as good as catchment health,” she said.
“With climate change predictions including more prolonged dry periods, it's important to maximise water retention in our catchment systems.
"Land use in the catchments has a direct impact on the water cycle.
“Understanding the impacts is key to maintaining healthy water systems.
“The exploration of protected areas such as those used to safeguard the Sydney water catchment is a great proposition for Coffs."
Cr Cassell says, if politicians and government officials fail to plan effectively for climate change, there is a chance that negative environmental change will happen without very much warning.
“The community can elect leaders who understand climate science and have the political will to deliver across all levels of government, but the community also has a responsibility to engage in the politics of climate change and hold elected leaders to account.”
Councillors resolved to publish return correspondence from State and Federal water ministers in a report, preferably before 22 August 2024.
q Councillor Jonathan Cassell is concerned about drinking water quality in the long term. Photo: supplied.
Great Koala National Park being ‘targeted’ for logging
By Andrew VIVIAN
ANALYSIS undertaken by Forest Alliance NSW indicates that forests in the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) are being targeted with logging at a rate three times higher than other North Coast state forests.
The Alliance says Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) maps, as at June 25 this year, show that of the 20 active logging operations from the Hunter region to the Queensland border, more than half are in the GKNP footprint.
This is despite the proposed park area containing just one fifth of State Forests in the region.
The State Labor Government committed to create a Great Koala National Park at the 2023 State Election and has since established a protracted process to determine the boundary of the park.
“The Minns Government is allowing the State-owned logging company to target the proposed park to take
as many trees as they can, degrading the proposed park before it’s even established,” said Dalian Pugh from the North East Forest Alliance.
“It’s outrageous.”
A range of conservation groups have been calling for an immediate moratorium on logging in the proposed park for the past year.
“We warned that this would be the result if a moratorium was not put in place while the park was designed and that’s exactly what has occurred,” Mr Pugh said.
“The Community Advisory Panel’s recommendations for a moratorium, or to at least undertake pre-logging surveys to identify core koala habitat to protect while the assessment is undertaken, have been rejected by the Government.”
Jacqui Mumford from the NSW Nature Conservation Council said the Minns Government’s commitment to the creation of a Great Koala National Park was an opportunity to leave a “proud legacy”.
“However they are allowing the Forestry Corporation to erode that legacy,” Ms Mumford said.
“We’re reiterating our call for logging in the proposed park boundary to cease while the process to establish the park is completed.”
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Honouring service in the Middle East
THE Sawtell RSL sub-Branch will host a Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Commemoration Service in Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park on Thursday 11 July at 5:30pm.
Between 2001 and 2021, Australian military personnel and civilian staff from various agencies participated in numerous campaigns across the Middle East region.
“On 11 July, 2021, the Minister for Defence confirmed all Australian Defence Force personnel had departed Afghanistan,
bringing our nation’s longest war to a close,” said Dallas Burrage, Sawtell RSL subBranch Secretary.
“Tragically, 41 lives were lost in Afghanistan and two in Iraq, whilst many veterans returned with lasting physical and mental trauma.”
Veterans and their families are particularly invited to attend the service, and lay wreaths if they wish.
“Following the service, the Sawtell RSL sub-Branch invites all those veterans, and their family, back to the Sawtell RSL Club
for light finger food and refreshments,” Mr Burrage said.
“For catering purposes, would any person considering attending please contact the Club on phone 66531577, or at Club reception during business hours, and advise numbers.
“The sub-Branch is looking forward to seeing a good turnout of our younger veterans for this important service, and recognition of their service.
“We encourage them to attend and be with us.”
Justin Field said it is clear the GKNP area “is being targeted for logging by the Forestry Corporation”.
“It’s bad faith from the state-owned logging company.”
“They know the direction the Government is heading and they are making a mockery of that commitment.
“The Minns Government needs to step in and stop
this destruction if the park is going to be the reserve koalas need to survive.”
Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “Preventing koalas from going extinct by 2050 is an obligation that all of us have responsibility for and that both sides of politics have committed to, but the Minns Government is undermining
their own goals by logging the Great Koala National Park.
“Without immediate Government intervention in this intensive logging of the Great Koala National Park, local extinction of koalas is a serious risk.”
FCNSW and the office of the Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe, were contacted for comment.
q Great Koala National Park proponents say it is being logged disproportionately. Photo: Friends of Orara East State Forest.
‘Apron Project’ comes to Coffs
By Andrea FERRARI
APRON making has begun in earnest as the Coffs Harbour Country Women’s Association (CWA) prepares to host Apron Project founder Sallianne McClelland on Wednesday 17 July.
In aid of women and children escaping domestic and family violence the Apron Project’s fundraising has totalled $60,000 through auctioning over 300 aprons online since the project
q
Coffs Harbour CWA
member Mandy Golden sews an apron which will be displayed at the CWA rooms for the Apron Project.
started in 2015.
Over 200 artists from around the world have contributed stitched, painted and beaded aprons over those nine years.
Coffs Harbour CWA has taken up the baton to deliver an Apron Showcase to start conversations and raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Sallianne’s presentation will share ways to empower vulnerable women to feel safe, secure, supported and equal in their communities.
“Anyone wanting to create an apron for the event is welcome to do so,” CWA Coffs Harbour Branch Vice President Ros Hopwood told News Of The Area.
This year’s theme encourages artists to present
Op-shop fashion parade to support families
By Andrea FERRARI
QUOTA Pacific Coast Coffs Harbour will be holding an ‘Op Shop Opulence’ fashion parade and clothing sale on Saturday 13 July at Oak Tree Retirement Village.
It’s a fundraiser for one of Quota’s chosen charitable activities - filling Christmas hampers for local families in need.
The event starts at 2pm and there will be lucky door prizes, raffles and musical entertainment.
“We do have fun preparing for the fashion parade and setting everything
up and then putting on the show,” Quota Pacific Coast spokesperson Di Egan told News Of The Area.
“We model our own clothes that we’re giving away and there’s racks of donated items.”
The criteria is good quality clothes in good condition, plus there will be a small selection of shoes and accessories.
A regular activity on Quota Pacific Coast’s fundraising calendar, Di said, “Oak Tree Village is always so supportive of us to make it a successful day.”
The proceeds go towards
buying goods for the Christmas hampers.
“We fill over 50 hampers every year with a variety of foods and novelty items.
“Quota Pacific Coast has been donating hampers for the past twelve years to so many families in our community; it’s a very rewarding activity for our club,” she said.
For all enquiries contact on Di on 0466 844 668.
q Quota Pacific Coast Coffs Harbour member Ruth Allen on Christmas hamper duty.
aprons that uplift, create connection and acknowledge the women who care, love and stand for us - our sisters.
“The emphasis is on a fulllength apron or half apron in plain black or white material decorated with fabric or paint,” Ros said.
A selection of aprons will be auctioned on the day for Coffs Harbour’s Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Centre or taken by Sallianne to Alice Springs to be photographed by the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group (TWFSG) and auctioned online.
The TWFSG is a group of First Nations women from Alice Springs who have been campaigning since 2014 to prevent domestic, family and sexual violence.
Apron makers can take their creations to the event at the Coffs Harbour CWA rooms on Dalley Street on 17 July.
If not attending, arrangements for delivery can be made via Ros’ email.
On the day there will also be a speaker from Warrina Domestic and Family Violence, and a police officer will talk about the NSW law changes on Coercive Control (Crimes Legislation Amendment) which came into effect on 1 July.
“We can only seat 45 in the CWA rooms so registration to attend is essential,” said Ros.
Morning tea will be served and a gold coin donation is appreciated.
Registration is required by 10 July to roshopwood123@ gmail.com.au.
Artists on show at Botanic Garden
By Andrea FERRARI
A WINTER exhibition by the local Combined Art and Craft Group will be showing at the Botanic Garden from Sunday 7 July to Sunday 14 July.
The free show opens daily from 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Various contributing artists will be on-site to discuss the works and their creators throughout the exhibition.
The show is a longtime regular on the local art group’s calendar.
“The group has been holding exhibitions during each of the school holidays at the Botanic Garden for a week's duration for many years now,” participating artist Maxine Kohlhagen told News Of The Area. Each exhibition is
flavoured according to the six local artists who participate.
The winter show features painting and craft works in various mediums by Hilary
Sue Roberts, Ivinnie Brown, Marion Crear, Maxine Kohlhagen and Yvonne Smith.
This is the first time audiences will see the work of Hilary Young, who has recently joined the artists group after commencing her art career through the pandemic, working with acrylics.
Since then, she has taken watercolour classes, a drawing class, and pen and wash classes.
Having always liked watercolours, and still learning, this has become the medium she now works with the most.
Sue Roberts works with several different mediums including watercolours, acrylic, pastel and oriental brush painting.
Ivinnie Brown has been painting for many years and is known for her pastel and pen and wash artworks.
She has many years of teaching experience and has completed many awardwinning pieces of artwork during this time.
Marion Crear is a creative artist with a diverse range of interests.
She is very experienced with gelli printing and uses this technique for her journals, cards, bookmarks and canvases.
Marion will showcase some original collage art pieces, sewn carry bags and pouches, and photographs - some of which include her own poetry.
A master of many crafts, Maxine Kohlhagen dabbles in different mediums.
She has recently started doing ‘Steampunk’ mixed collage work, and is an experienced calligrapher and porcelain painter.
Maxine also works with glass, making suncatchers and mosaics, as well as journal making, knitting and
crocheting.
Yvonne Smith loves to experiment using different products.
She paints and draws, with her own artwork featured in her handmade journals, books with quotes and cards.
Yvonne also knits, crochets and makes hand felted scarves.
Eclectic and unique, this exhibition is curated to offer something for everyone. Items are for viewing and sale.
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q Artwork by Yvonne Smith.
q Rustic 'Steampunk' artwork by Maxine Kohlhagen.
q A selection of work by Marion Crear.
Free bus trial coming to an end
CITY of Coffs Harbour’s free bus travel trial will continue until 14 July, with the community encouraged to make the most of the remaining free transport on Fridays and weekends.
City of Coffs Harbour is also inviting people to share their experience of bus travel during the free fare period via a new survey now open for comment.
"This trial is giving the community an opportunity to experience the convenience and benefits of public transportation free of charge.
“Now’s the time to jump on a free bus if you haven’t already given it a go,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul
Amos said.
The initiative - driven by the City of Coffs Harbour, Busways, and Forest Coach Lines/CDC NSW - aims to give people a taste test of using public transport and help to ease social isolation by connecting people with places.
“I’ve heard from people in the community who have been surprised how easy it is to catch a bus – including some who probably haven’t been on a bus since their school days,” Cr Amos said.
“We hope people’s habits may have changed after they’ve discovered how easy it is to get around on public transport.”
The opportunity to hop aboard at no charge is available exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until the trial ends on 14 July.
It includes buses within Coffs Harbour and to-andfrom neighbouring Local Government Areas (as far as Grafton in the north, Bellingen in the west, and Macksville in the south).
Share your thoughts on the service at https:// haveyoursay. coffsharbour. nsw.gov.au/ free-bus-trialsurvey.
q The opportunity to hop aboard at no charge is available exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until the trial ends on 14 July.
Big step towards new pathway
By Andrea FERRARI
PATHWAYS from the local high school to the Dorrigo township will be improved through funding from the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program.
“Transport NSW, under the Get NSW Active grants program, has awarded Bellingen Shire Council $358,527.44 to connect and improve the pathway network from Dorrigo High School to the Dorrigo township,” a spokesperson for Bellingen Shire Council told News Of The Area.
The funding will be
used to add 490 metres of new pathway through the construction of two footpaths that link into the Bielsdown River footbridge.
“The existing paths are narrow, damaged and unformed in sections, restricting access to users such as mobility users and parents with prams.
“The project aims to address the limited accessibility through provision of a proposed footpath infrastructure that is fit for purpose, providing a level and safe walking surface for all users.”
This project ties into the
soon-to-be-reconstructed
Bielsdown River footbridge, funded via the Community Assets Program, which will replace the dilapidated timber structure that crosses over the Bielsdown River.
Bellingen Shire Council said the outcome of the project will include wider footpaths for improving walking conditions, as well as strengthening connections to shops, public transport and open spaces such as the nearby oval and the Bielsdown Riverside Reserve.
This project has been identified as a high priority in Council’s Pedestrian and Mobility and Bike Plan (PAMBP).
q Transport NSW’s Get Active funding will add 490 metres of new pathway through the construction of two footpaths that link the Dorrigo High School pathway network into the Bielsdown River footbridge.
“There are many high school students who will benefit from this project, as well as other users, through the improvement of access between the Dorrigo High School and the Dorrigo township,” said the spokesperson.
“Having formalised and fit for purpose pathways will help improve the accessibility for all users as well as the amenity and safety of walking from town to school.”
The pathway route will utilise existing mature trees,
providing much needed shade for users, as well as access to the Bielsdown Reserve and Rowe Oval.
Council intends to deliver the footpath upgrade works following the replacement of the existing Bielsdown River Footbridge.
“Receiving this grant from Transport NSW is a tremendous boost for our community,” Mayor Cr Steve Allan told NOTA.
“The new pathways will provide a safer, more accessible route not only for our high school students, but for all residents.
“This project addresses critical needs, ensuring that everyone, from parents with prams to those with mobility aids, can move easily and safely between Dorrigo High School and the township.
“The improved infrastructure will not only enhance safety, but also promote walking as a healthy and convenient option for our community.
“We look forward to this work commencing, which is estimated to begin in 2025.”
Contractors are yet to be confirmed.
q The new pathway will mean students and residents can move easily and safely between Dorrigo High School and the township.
Jacqui named top trainer
By Andrea FERRARI
NV COLLEGE’S Jacqui Boaden has won the top honour in the 2024 North Coast and Mid North Coast Training Awards, being named Vocational Education and Training (VET) Trainer/Teacher of the Year.
Jacqui is an esteemed member of the NV College staff, working in both the Coffs Harbour and Macksville campuses.
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector.
The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, training organisations, and large and medium employers.
“I’m very proud to be the recipient of this award and look forward to contributing further to innovative and impactful learning,” Jacqui told News Of The Area.
“When I see students
relax and enjoy the study, complete their certification, and develop in ways that at times they didn’t expect to,
I feel privileged to be a part of the experience,” she told News Of The Area. These outcomes inspire
her to continue.
“It gives me a deep sense of fulfilment and satisfaction and I find it very motivating
when they are connected to the environment in which they learn.
“I consider myself lucky
Kangaroo Bus hops in to town
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Kangaroo Bus is coming to town, bringing ease of access to government services and transactions to Aboriginal communities in regional NSW.
The bus is a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre providing drivers licence and vehicle registration renewals, Seniors Card applications, driver testing and more.
On the Coffs Coast the Kangaroo Bus has three stops.
On Monday 8 July the bus will be at Glenreagh, opposite the Golden Dog Hotel on Coramba Street, from 1pm to 4pm.
On Wednesday 10 July it stops at Bellingen, on the corner of Hyde and Ford Streets, opening 9am to 3pm. Driver Testing by
appointment will be offered at this location.
Woolgoolga welcomes the bus on Thursday 11 July at Woolgoolga Diggers between 9am and 3pm.
Communities chosen for the visits by the Kangaroo Bus are typically 30 minutes or more away from the nearest Service NSW Centre.
The idea is to provide a convenient service and save people time and money.
The full suite of 1,300 NSW Government transactions and services will be available on the spot, whether it is vehicle and driving transactions, applying for a Working with Children Check, or accessing support for cost-of-living initiatives.
Revenue NSW Aboriginal Outreach officers and the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
community engagement team will also be available at certain locations to provide further assistance to customers.
A Business Concierge from the Service NSW Business Bureau will also be available to provide personalised guidance on how to start and grow a business, as well as navigate relevant business regulations and licence applications.
Customers can also get connected with an independent Aboriginal business advisor for free one-on-one coaching and advice on topics including business planning, selling to government, marketing and cash flow.
to be involved in the learning process and it motivates me to continually expand my skills in a meaningful and engaging learning.”
Training of a high standard acts like a springboard, Jacqui said.
“You can only go forwards.”
Her innovative style is reflected in the learner’s requirements.
“As all of us learn differently it keeps me on my toes, making sure that the standard of the training that I deliver reflects each individual’s needs.”
Her innovative style adapts to each learner’s requirements.
“As all of us learn differently it keeps me on my toes, making sure that the standard of the training that I deliver reflects each individual’s needs.
“If a person is engaged and enjoying the training and their assessment process is reflecting that enjoyment then they realise they can do it,” she said.
NV College provides training services in the Kempsey to Coffs Coast region, with training colleges located in Macksville and Coffs Harbour.
and vehicle registration renewals, Seniors Card applications, driver testing and more.
More information on the new Mobile Service Centre route including schedule and community locations is available on the Service NSW website at www.service.nsw. gov.au/campaign/mobile-
service-centres. Appointments can be made for driver testing,
Business Concierge and cost-of-living support by calling 13 77 88.
q At the opening of NV College Coffs Harbour, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh took the opportunity to congratulate Jacqui on taking the top title in the VET training awards.
q NV College’s Jacqui Boaden (centre), her colleague Amanda Davis (left) and General Manager Karen Busby celebrate Jacqui being named VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year.
q The Kangaroo Bus is a dedicated Service NSW Mobile Service Centre providing drivers licence
Community groups win grants for building repairs
By Andrea FERRARI
THIRTEEN community infrastructure projects on the Coffs Coast will go ahead thanks to NSW Government funding of $300,000 through the 2023 Community Building Partnership Program.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this funding will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities across our region.
“This is fantastic news for our local community,” Mr Singh said.
“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social and recreational outcomes.
“I congratulate local organisations on their successful applications, and I look forward to seeing how these projects make a real
difference for community groups on the Coffs Coast.”
On Wednesday 26 June Mr Singh popped in to congratulate members of the Coffs Harbour Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW at their meeting rooms on Dalley Street.
The organisation has been granted $38,000 to help finish repairs to the outside of the building.
Coffs Harbour CWA
President Jodie Williams told News Of The Area the branch is “absolutely delighted” to be a recipient of this funding program.
"We are very excited to be able to seal the car park, replace exterior rotten timbers, windows and beams and then have a fresh coat of paint on them,” she said.
“We are hoping to plant a native garden and put in new stairs out the back and replace handrails on the front
entrance.
“Most of the quotes have been obtained as part of the application process and we are proud to be using local companies, employing local members of the Coffs Coast.
“Maintaining our property is of utmost importance as we are an inclusive community centre, right in the CBD.
“Grants allow us to keep rental costs lower so many smaller community groups are able to use the facilities,” she said.
The thirteen projects approved under the program are:
Upper Orara Public Hall –new battery $15,900
Aspect Schoolplayground equipment
$28,000
Woolgoolga Gymnastics –upgrades $30,000
Sawtell Surf Club –security system $23,539
Emerald Beach Fair –
Careflight
Ulong Public School P&C –cubby house village $23,300 CWA Coffs Harbour –outside areas improvements
Gamumbi Early Childhood Education Centre – storage solutions $25,000 Coffs Coast Tigers Football Club – defibrillator project $5990
Sawtell Public School P&C – playground development and shade sails $30,000
equipment
The Community Building Partnership Program has funded more than 19,700 community projects in NSW since it began in 2009. For more details, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp. All along the
By Kim SATCHELL
THE whale-watching season is in full swing.
Herds of humpback whales making their way north can be spotted from vantage points all along the eastern seaboard.
Coffs Coasters are privy to these wonders with numerous headlands that jut seaward for an extended view.
On the back of bluebird days locals and tourists alike are drawn by foreshore magnetism into oceanic reveries.
The telltale signs of a game of hide-and-seek that whales and whale watchers play out tirelessly over months of migratory drift from the tropics to more polar climes.
These serene contemplations are
watchtower
animated by plumes of spray, frantic gestures and raised voices barking directions to unwitting bystanders.
‘Thar she blows’ holds seafaring charm but gives way to frantic shouts of ‘Look, look looook whaaaales, out there’.
On the Look at Me Now Headland the commanding panorama provides one of the premiere whale-watching sites of the Mid North Coast (which incidentally from certain vantages appears whalelike).
News Of The Area spoke to a group of whale-watching travellers this week.
Estelle Stark from Cronulla and her friends were travelling to the Gold Coast.
“I was taken with the beauty of this place, kangaroos, dolphins and now this pod of whales swimming
so close to the shore,” she said.
Stark and friends had been informed about the headland walk by someone at the Nana Glen Caravan Park where they had stayed overnight.
A steady stream of onlookers found countless opportunities to see these magnificent creatures in glorious abandonbreaching, blowing and belly-flopping their way in unison.
According to Scott Wighton, an Emerald Beach resident and keen surfer/ fisher, “Some of the whales are already calving because of the warmer water.”
Weather permitting now is an ideal time to make the trek to this wonderful nature reserve with enduring significance for Gumbaynggirr people as the
and
traditional owners and as the scene of environmental protest in the 1990s.
enjoying the visual, cultural
environmental amenity this special place holds.
Look out for animals on country roads
By Andrea FERRARI
TRANSPORT for NSW
(TfNSW) has launched its annual ‘Animals on country roads’ public education initiative to help remind motorists to drive safely around animals.
Between 2013 and 2022 there were a total of 1,423 crashes with an animal in NSW, resulting in 25 people dying and a further 1,592 people being injured.
TfNSW Deputy Secretary Sally Webb said driving or riding on country roads can present unique challenges due to the presence of wildlife and livestock.
Animals can appear suddenly and behave unpredictably, especially at dusk and dawn when they are more active.
“Simple things everyone can do include slowing down, staying alert, following warning signs and being aware that animals are often more active around water
holes, as well as harder to see at sunrise and sunset,” Sally said.
“By taking some extra care you will be protecting both human lives and our wildlife.”
To help reduce the risk of a crash and keep everyone safe, motorists should always do the following:
• Reduce your speed when driving through areas where wildlife is known to be active;
• Keep an eye out for animals on or near the roadside;
• Stay alert near water holes and creeks, where animals tend to gather;
• Remember that animals are harder to see at sunrise and sunset;
• Take note of warning signs alerting you to the presence of animals in the area.
“One in every 40 casualty crashes on country roads involves a vehicle hitting an animal.
“Animals like kangaroos and cattle are often close to the road and can be unpredictable, which is why it’s important that all drivers take care around animals on our roads,” Sally said.
WIRES Koala Coordinator Zaiga Deist outlined species commonly impacted by road strikes.
• Kangaroos and wallabies jump out from grass verges while grazing, especially at dusk and dawn;
• Snakes and lizards, mostly in rural areas, and when sunning themselves on the tarmac;
• Bandicoots and possums get confused and dart back and forth on the road in the dark;
• Koalas can be in hotspot areas in town and on the highway;
• When echidnas are active, they are vulnerable;
• At night owls and tawny frogmouths are often on the road and get dazzled by headlights;
• Ducklings and adult ducks crossing roads in town.
“Be alert at dusk and dawn for animals running out and slow down at these times,” Zaiga said.
“If you see an animal on the road, dip your headlights and slow to allow them to fly or move off.
“If snakes are cold they may be slow and need time to leave the road.
"If you do hit an animal, always stop and check its condition.
“If it is alive, call WIRES or during the day wrap it in a towel, if safe to do so, and take it to the nearest vet,” Zaiga said.
If it is a wallaby or kangaroo, check the pouch for babies even if the mother is dead.
“At WIRES we don’t judge whose fault it is and would rather you call us than leave it injured,” Zaiga said.
“If you can’t stop, pull over as soon as safe and call WIRES with a location.
“If safe, move dead animals off the road as birds of prey can get hit while eating roadkill.”
Zaiga reminds drivers in regional and rural towns, when going by ponds and creeks, to look out for ducks crossing with ducklings.
“They are really small to see, and parents will get hit rather than fly when protecting their young.”
Winning day for Golf Classic
By Andrea FERRARI
CRACKING good fun, an enthusiastic turnout and gorgeous weather combined to make this year’s 104.1 CHYFM John Townsend Golf Classic a winning day.
Held at Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday 28 June, the golf day is a major fundraiser for the not-forprofit youth radio station.
“It was a resounding success,” Station Manager Angie Vaughan told News Of The Area, “with participants gathering for a day of spirited competition and community support.”
Sixteen enthusiastic
teams competed in the 18hole Ambrose format, each vying for victory.
Ultimately, the team from Galvin ConstructionsGavin, Tim, Brad, and Adam - emerged triumphant with a score of 52.6, narrowly edging out the runnersup from Guzman Y Gomez, who scored 52.625.
Hoys Physio secured third place with a commendable score of 54.05, with the team from Complete Pest Control receiving some golf lessons for achieving the highest score of the day.
The event featured additional competitions such as the Longest Drive,
TfNSW’s campaign is a reminder to all drivers to be vigilant and cautious when traveling on country roads, especially in regions known for wildlife activity.
q The 104.1 CHYFM John Townsend Golf Classic raised $16,000 for the youth radio station.
hosted by
Notably, the Putting Competition ended in a thrilling four-way tie, with prizes awarded to Carmel Hill, Shane Cutmore, Sam Langler, and Year 7 Bishop Druitt College student Milla Adamson.
Following the tournament, attendees participated in an exciting
Highlights included enthusiastic bidding for sports memorabilia, with Mick Martin winning the signed Cronulla Sutherland Sharks jersey, Dean Reeves securing the signed 2023 Penrith Panthers jersey, and Luke Ward taking home both the signed Wallabies jersey and a Yeti esky complete with a slab of Great Northern beer.
Raffle winners were
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equally delighted, taking home prizes including a Srixon golf bag, Wallabies caps, a family pass to the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, and a Lexmark GoLine Laser Printer.
Angie expressed gratitude for the overwhelming community support, saying, “It was such a great day, and it was humbling and heartening to see so much support and belief in what the station contributes and how important it is to the
Social media, radio and digital displays are now rolling out to remind motorists how to stay safe around animals on the roads. community.
“This funding will go a long way to provide youth broadcasting training and station operating costs."
The event's success was bolstered by the unwavering support of Guzman Y Gomez, Paul and Kylie from the Coffs Harbour Golf Club, event organiser André Boyer and all the sponsors, whose contributions were essential to its achievement.
The John Townsend Golf Classic will be back in 2025.
claimed by Josh Hagarty and Lindy Ingham, and Nearest The Pin, won by Brian Leiper, R Douglas, Craig Hagarty, and Shane Cutmore.
auction
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q This koala was hit on Coramba Road, Coffs Harbour. She was still alive when WIRES arrived. Her horrific wounds meant she was euthanised straight away.
q Overall winners of the 104.1 CHYFM John Townsend Golf Classic, the Galvin Constructions team.
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Stargazing: The curious case of NASA lawsuits
By David RENEKE, Astronomer
IN the annals of legal history, few entities have faced such an eclectic array of lawsuits as NASA, the vanguard of humanity's exploration of the cosmos.
Among the myriad tales of litigation lies a tapestry of peculiar cases that defy the conventional and embrace the bizarre.
One might imagine that lawsuits against NASA involve issues like rocket malfunctions or space debris causing damage.
However, the reality is often far more colourful.
Meet Sylvia, a selfproclaimed psychic from California who, in a twist of cosmic irony, sued NASA for allegedly interfering with her "vibrations”.
Sylvia claimed that NASA's powerful radio transmissions disrupted her psychic abilities and cosmic channelling sessions, rendering her unable to commune with extraterrestrial beings.
Her lawsuit, filed in 2008, sought damages for what she described as "interference with spiritual energy flow”.
The judge found it difficult to maintain a straight face, and Sylvia's case was promptly dismissed, leaving her spirits less attuned than ever.
Across the country in New York City, another legal saga unfolded with Jack, a charismatic entrepreneur who boldly asserted ownership of Mars.
Jack, armed with a makeshift deed and a flair for publicity, filed a lawsuit against NASA in 2016, demanding recognition of his alleged property rights over the Red Planet.
His claim?
Jack argued that his ancestors had bequeathed Mars to him through a series of cryptic family documents dating back centuries.
Despite the court's scepticism and NASA's bemusement, Jack's case garnered international attention before ultimately being dismissed as frivolous.
Meanwhile, in a suburb of Houston, Texas, a man named Larry embarked on a crusade against NASA for what he vehemently believed was "bad TV reception from space”.
Convinced that NASA's satellite transmissions were to blame for his fuzzy television signals, Larry filed a lawsuit in 2013 seeking compensation for the alleged interference.
However, investigations later revealed that the culprit was not cosmic interference but a faulty aerial on his roof. NASA, with its usual deadpan humour, pointed out that their satellites were busy probing the cosmos, not hijacking Larry's soap operas.
In the realm of legal outcomes, some plaintiffs have indeed emerged victorious against NASA.
Take the case of Emily, an amateur astronomer from Florida who successfully sued NASA in 2005 for damages caused by a stray piece of space debris that crashed into her backyard observatory.
Emily's meticulous documentation and expert testimony proved pivotal in establishing NASA's liability, resulting in a substantial settlement that funded repairs and upgrades to her observatory.
These cases illustrate the spectrum of human responses to the wonders
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and complexities of space exploration.
From psychic vibrations to planetary ownership and cosmic television signals, lawsuits against NASA reflect broader societal attitudes towards science, technology, and the unknown.
While many of these cases may appear outlandish, they serve as poignant reminders of the profound impact that space exploration has on our collective imagination and daily lives.
As we continue to navigate the frontiers of space, one can only speculate about the future legal disputes that may
arise.
Whether fuelled by genuine grievances, eccentric beliefs, or a quest for recognition, these lawsuits against NASA showcase the enduring fascination and occasional discord that accompany humanity's quest to understand the universe beyond our Earthly bounds. See Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com.
FOR the sixth year running, fitness instructor Courtney Waters of Coach Court PT has completed thousands of pushups to raise money for the Push for Better Foundation, in conjunction with headspace and Lifeline.
Push for Better is a national organisation focused on improving the mental health of all Australians.
During the challenge Courtney has a set amount of push-ups to complete each day, linked to a statistic to do with mental health.
For example, 184 push ups because 18.4 percent of year 8 students in Australia last year experienced anxiety related issues.
She completed 3,249 pushups in 24 days, with donations still open.
The Boambee coach has come up with some creative
ways to complete her set pushups, at times involving her dog and her horse.
“It was fun teaching my dog Grogu, a toy poodle, to do pushups with me,” Courtney told NOTA.
“There is lots of research linking good mental health by connecting with animals.
“He’s my best friend and I like to teach him tricks and it’s a good way of getting donations.”
Promoting her fundraiser through social media, Courtney also posted a picture of her completing a push-up on her 23-year-old stockhorse ‘Snoopy’.
“We’ve been to shows, I can crack a whip on his back, it’s just exposure to things,” she said of Snoopy’s impressive skill set.
Visit https://www. thepushupchallenge.com.au/ fundraisers/courtwaters to donate.
Health carers recognised
THIS year’s Mid North Coast Local Health District Excellence Awards have been announced.
Acting Chief Executive Jill Wong said the awards are an opportunity to recognise staff who demonstrate outstanding commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, workplace culture and patient experience.
“It was inspiring to see the dedication, innovation and compassion shown by our teams and individuals as they epitomise the essence of healthcare excellence,” Ms Wong said.
Several award recipients will now be nominated for the NSW Health Awards to be held later in the year.
The winners in each category are:
Nurse/Midwife of the Year: Stephen Long from Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Allied Health Professional of the Year: Deborah Kennedy, Physiotherapist (Transitional Aged Care)
Excellence in Volunteering: Heather Edwards, BowraMacksville UHA
Employee of the Year in a Corporate/Administrative Role: James Bultitude, Macksville District Hospital
Collaborative Leader of the Year: Gary Orange, Internal Audit and Risk
Employee Safety and Wellbeing: Time Out Tuesday (a 30-minute self-care session for staff).
People and Culture: Macksville Culture Transformer (a workforce
transformation program).
Health Research and Innovation: Implementing and Evaluating Midwifery Care.
Keeping People Healthy: Clear the Clouds (an innovative approach to tackling tobacco and vape use).
Chief Executive Close the Gap Award: Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (Safe Children) for improving cultural appropriateness of healthcare delivery.
Transforming the Patient Experience: The Birth of a Regional Network All-Risk Midwifery Group Practice (Macksville).
Excellence in Mental Health Services: Emergency Mental Health and Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART). Patient Safety: Transforming Cancer Care
Urunga VIEW welcomes Salvos speaker
By Andrea FERRARI
URUNGA VIEW club
welcomed Salvation Army
Major Cathy Rogerson as guest speaker at their June meeting.
“Major Cathy spoke about the services that they provide and new services that have been introduced,” Urunga VIEW Club spokesperson Sharon Grainger told News Of
The Area.
Members were particularly interested in the food bus that provides support for homeless people in Coffs Harbour.
"Our members love hearing the different stories of our speakers; it's so interesting to hear other people's stories and what drives their lives forward.
“We have speakers from
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many community groups which keeps us updated and educated on numerous topics.”
Every year in June the club doubles up its regular monthly fundraising for The Smith Family with a collection of needed items to donate to the Salvation Army.
"It always amazes us seeing the creative talents of the members.
“They made warm woollen beanies and scarves, there were knitted blankets, cute woolly toys, flannel shirts, thick, warm socks, sleeping bags and even covers for hot water bottles (with the water bottles) which they may be able to fill up when the food van has hot water for their drinks,” she said.
“We donate the items, and the Salvos then sort out where they go.”
Every month the VIEW
q Courtney horsin’ around while raising funds for mental health awareness.
q Courtney Waters is once again raising funds through the Push-Up Challenge.
q Courtney is no stranger to physical challenges.
q Salvation Army Major Cathy Rogerson and Urunga VIEW Club president Merridy Anderson with some of the amazing designs created and knitted by club members.
The works of art created by Urunga VIEW club members for the June Salvos fundraiser.
with A.I. and Automation (radiation therapy planning). Governing Board Chair’s
Award: Elevating Patient Care - Dynamic Hospital Avoidance Solutions.
q Recipients of the Close the Gap award for the Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (Safe Children) program, Tara Flemington, Joe Bryant and Clinton Gibbs.
Club holds a meeting and lunch at Club Urunga to raise money for The Smith Family by running a trading table.
members make biscuits, bring plants, books
NAIDOC theme inspires strength and resilience
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Coast community is set to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2024 (7 -14 July), with this year's theme ‘Keeping the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’.
“‘Blak, Loud, and Proud’ encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity,
empowering us to stand tall in our heritage and assert our place in the modern world,”
National NAIDOC Committee
Co-Chair Steven Satour said.
“This theme calls for a reclamation of our narratives, an amplification of our voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality.”
The theme was created as
an invitation to all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.
Reflecting on the theme in light of the 2023 Voice Referendum result, local NAIDOC Week organiser Lachlan Skinner shared his
Happy 20th birthday Boambee East Community Centre
THE community came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boambee East Community Centre on Friday 28 June.
The big crowd heard
tributes to the many volunteers who have made the centre such a vibrant and welcoming place.
The special milestone was marked with a morning tea and birthday cake.
personal connection.
"For me personally, this is the perfect theme following the 2023 Voice Referendum result,” Lachlan said.
“Reminding us that even with a majority ‘no’ vote through the referendum we need to keep going.
“Our community wanted change, and we wanted it in the form of a voice in parliament.
“Unfortunately, once the results were released, I felt exhausted… like everything that we worked for, not only in the months leading up to this referendum, but everything our communities have fought for over 200 years, felt like it was for nothing.”
Through the theme, Lachlan says that Indigenous communities are reminded that the fight for rights and change has faced many barriers over 200-plus years.
“But we need to remember that we are part of the longest living and surviving culture, and that is every reason to pick ourselves up and keep moving forward," he said.
The Coffs Coast community is encouraged to
join in the celebrations across fourteen events planned for NAIDOC Week 2024, to honour the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to support the ongoing journey towards justice and
equality.
“Fourteen events across seven days… there really is something for everyone,” said Lachlan, who is founder of OneMob Radio.
Events include NAIDOC markets, an Elders Luncheon, a ‘Glow Ball’, a music festival, kid’s disco, breakfast at Pete’s Place, community fun days and more.
“We welcome everyone and anyone to come along, join in, and celebrate with us,” Lachlan said.
For more information on NAIDOC Week events and activities, please head to the OneMob Radio Facebook or Instagram accounts @ onemobradio or email onemobradio@gmail.com.
q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh with (from left) Boambee East Community Centre management committee chair Grant Geytenbeek, centre manager Sue Butler, former Coffs Harbour Mayor Keith Rhoades and current Mayor Cr Paul Amos.
q Coffs Coast NAIDOC Week organisers Lachlan Skinner and Noelene Skinner, with (front row) Aunty Sue, Aunty Julie and Aunty Jenny at a past NAIDOC Elders luncheon.
q Jodie Hart, tireless community and health worker Aunty Carol Hart and Eli Hart.
q The Jalay Jalay dancers will be out and about at events during NAIDOC Week.
q Jumbaal Dreaming are scheduled to headline the Budaabung Bellingen NAIDOC event.
q Casey Reid from Mini Me Treasures will be at the NAIDOC Harbourside Markets.
Sawtell gallery opens 36th annual show
By Andrea FERRARI
SAWTELL Art Gallery opened its 36th Annual Art Show on Saturday 29 June, featuring some incredible depictions of local scenes.
“The opening night was a huge success,” Sawtell Art Gallery President Pene Charles told News Of The Area.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh assisted with the award ceremony and provided sponsorship for the People’s Choice award.
Judging the show were Ash Frost, the curator at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), and Cath Fogarty, a local artist and TAFE teacher.
Much anticipated, the award for Best Painting of Sawtell was won by Robyn Fredericks with a beautiful picture of Bonville Creek.
In particular the judges commented on Robyn’s bold use of colour.
David Southgate won the Acrylic or Oil Traditional
section with ‘Forest Glade’.
The judges described it as “a beautiful painting using a balance of light that added depth with stunning orchids”.
The Modern Abstract
section was won by Julianne Lord’s ‘Tidal’.
The Watercolour section was won by Kathryn Fenton, with ‘Afternoon Storm Dorrigo’.
“The viewer can see the awesome storm developing over the plateau,” said Pene of the painting.
The Small Painting section was won by Christine Hogan for ‘Cottage Garden’, described as “a wonderful work that draws the viewer in despite its
tiny size”.
In the Pastel section the winner was Eleanor Holliday with ‘From The Road to Valla’.
In the Drawing and Printmaking section, Colby Radcliffe was announced as the winner with her work, ‘Xenomorph’.
Tropical Soda Apple infestation risks
LANDHOLDERS on the North Coast are facing significant challenges following an extremely successful growing season for Tropical soda apple.
This aggressive and prickly shrub, known for its rapid spread and high-risk status, is straining efforts to maintain control.
North Coast Regional Weeds Coordinator Ashley Dongés emphasised the importance of following the best practice guide for control and reaching out to local council weeds officers for further on-ground advice.
"The rate and amount of germination brought on by our warm summer conditions and recent rain mean that places where the weed has occurred before and new areas where it might spread will need to be inspected as a priority."
Tropical soda apple fruits quickly after rain, producing many viable seeds that can spread and germinate rapidly.
These infestations impact agricultural land, forests, riparian zones, and disturbed ground, displacing native or existing plants.
The seed is spread through cattle and machinery movement, baled grass, floods, and by other animals that consume the fruit.
“This is why Tropical soda apple is a high priority for control across the state and particularly in the North Coast region,” Ashley said.
The Biosecurity (Tropical soda apple) Control Order 2022 underscores the critical need for stringent control measures.
Allowing the plant to go to seed and failing to act towards eradication is a breach of the control order.
Moving stock, machinery, or fodder off infested properties without appropriate quarantine and hygiene actions is also prohibited.
Landholders should hold stock in Tropical soda applefree paddocks for seven days before sale or movement off infested properties.
Restricting livestock from grazing in areas with Tropical soda apple and regularly checking cattle handling facilities, camps and yards for seedlings and new infestations are vital steps to reduce the spread.
Individuals must report new infestations of this weed as soon as practical.
If you believe you may have Tropical soda apple on your property, please notify the local council weeds officer or the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline on 1800 680 244.
The 3D section was awarded to Nicholas Reynolds for an “amazing work” called ‘Provisionally Untitled’.
The judges described it as a postmodern collage with repurposed keepsakes and ornaments referencing cultural disintegration.
Mixed Media was taken out by Terri Butterworth with her work ‘Ancient Trails’, described by the judges as a beautiful piece of work with many layers of depth, colour and pattern.
The Youth Art section was awarded to Isabell and Serge.
“Both won $50 to support their continued interest in art,” said Pene.
“The exhibition was curated by one of the Sawtell Art Gallery members, Sue Baker, who did an amazing job.”
The exhibition continues until the end of July.
The People’s Choice award will be presented at the end of the exhibition to the artist with the most votes.
The Gallery is open every day except Monday from 11:00am to 3:00pm and is free to all.
q Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, his wife Rose, and Sawtell resident and art lover Leonie Henschke (right).
q Robyn Fredericks was the First Prize Winner with her painting ‘Bonville Creek’.
q The opening night for the gallery’s 36th Annual Art Show was a huge success.
q David Southgate’s ‘Forest Glade’ won in the Acrylic or Oil Traditional section.
q Tropical soda apple is an aggressive, prickly shrub.
NV College opens in Coffs
By Andrea FERRARI
A SATISFIED sense of achievement was conveyed by the staff and students of NV College (NVC) at the official opening of its Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour campus on Thursday 27 June.
Uncle Barry Hoskins gave a Welcome to Country and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh cut the ribbon to officially open the training facility.
Adding to the occasion was the belated celebration of the business’ tenth birthday.
NV College began in Macksville in 2013, specialising in training targeting the aged care industry.
Since then, the college has continued to grow and innovate, providing training and development for those wanting a career or to upskill in the areas of aged care, home and community care, disability care, hospitality, or business and leadership.
NVC Group’s Henny Oldenhove spoke about the humble beginnings of NVC almost 50 years ago as a provider of aged care staff based in Macksville.
The decision was made ten years ago to create a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
“[It was] designed to make sure we could train the workforce we were supplying
to support aged care,” said Henny.
“Over that ten years NVC has grown to opening an office in Coffs and now a college in Coffs.
“It is the strength of the workforce that is the strength of any organisation.
“Their capabilities and capacity to deliver quality aged care support is absolutely critical to us as an organisation,” she said.
NV College RTO Manager Enrico Fabian told News Of The Area the courses
are heavily subsidised to encourage people into the aged care industry.
“There’s not enough staff to cover the growing aged care industry.
“Our college is a specialist in care, it’s what we do best.”
The key product from NV College, said Enrico, is the Certificate III in Individual Support.
Student Mitch told the story of his journey with NV College at the opening.
After a complete change in his personal
q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, NVC Group’s Henny Oldenhove, Stephen Spear and NV College’s Jacqueline Wills.
circumstances, he found himself a new arrival living
in Nambucca.
As a mature-aged man, Mitch said he was navigating significant hurdles to reentering the workforce.
A serendipitous meeting led him to learn more about career opportunities in caring roles.
“[There is] an area of need, it’s government funded and subsidised to acquire the training and there were incentives for learners,” he said.
After a conversation with Enrico, it was agreed Mitch would enrol for the Cert III Individual Support qualification.
As a student of trainer Jacqui Boaden’s, he was “off to a flying start”.
Mitch soon took on a traineeship which resulted in his full time employment in the home and community sector under the guidance of NVC’s Jackie Wills.
Through ongoing mentorship, he’s “still growing”, he said.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, addressing the launch gathering, spoke of the “huge skills shortage” on the Mid North Coast.
“We have an ageing population here, with plenty of people looking at the next ten or twenty years and thinking about the kind of care they might be requiring,” Mr Singh said.
“Our hospitality sector is also crying out for skilled and trained workers.
“This college fills an important need in our community as well as being great for Coffs Harbour from an economic point of view.”
NVC Group has been successfully training international students from Fiji and Malaysia, an area it is continuing to grow.
MOTORISTS are advised to plan ahead if driving to the National Rugby League game at C.ex Coffs International Stadium tonight.
Motorists should expect delays and queuing as they approach the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour, as fans travel to and from the game. Heavy pedestrian traffic is expected around C.ex Coffs International Stadium before and after the game. Motorists travelling in the area are advised to exercise caution. Motorists are advised that
speed restrictions of 60km/h are in place for the Coffs Harbour bypass project along the Pacific Highway, from Sawtell Road to Englands Road. For more information on getting to the stadium, including parking and public transport options, visit www. coffscoast.com.au or www. transportnsw.info.
q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh cuts the ribbon to officially open NV College’s Coffs Harbour campus, with RTO Manager Enrico Fabian.
q Trainer Jacqui Boaden with students Minny, Kinny, Veena and friend of NV College, Pat.
q NV College students Ranjith, Sanal, Mitch, Kado, Lachlan, Akagh, Typer and Maurice.
TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL
STRONGER STRIDES SQUAD
Toormina High School offers a before school sport performance training program twice a week. This group of athletes range in age from 13 – 17 years and excel in a diverse range of sports including: athletics, tennis, boxing, AFL, Rugby League, soccer, Oz Tag, Rugby Union, netball and cricket with most representing our area in their chosen sport.
The exercises and activities have a focus on building strength and speed while learning technical skills. It is an opportunity
OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TRIALS
Lily Bright-Taylor, year 9, participated at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championship winning 6 gold medals in the MC division - 50m and100m freestyle, 50m and 100m backstroke and 50m butterfly. Lily broke records in 50m, 100m back and 100m free. Lily was also in the 200m Combined High Schools mixed free relay team.
These swims qualified Lily to compete at the Olympic Qualifying Trials, watch out for this swimming star in the future! Congratulations Lily, a great representative of Toormina High School!
to develop agility and body awareness while improving overall performance and fitness.
The program is conducted under the guidance of Toormina High School PDHPE teacher, Brad Herman who has 7 years experience in the fitness industry and athletics coach, Alina Hill. The Toormina High School Principal, Paul Humphrey said, ’this amazing program has already improved students fitness levels and personal best times leading to selections in representative teams. Last week year 7 student, Fletcher Bridgeman, a member of the squad, was awarded North Coast Cross Country 13 years boy champion’.
DEBATING EXCELLENCE
In 2024 we are delighted to have a number of new and first time debaters joining our teams. A huge thanks must go to our amazing senior debating students, Eva Smith, Keira Welsh and Jack Jones who have been volunteering their time to help coach and mentor our junior teams. This has been a great learning experience for everyone and a fantastic way to share their skills and experience.
Special thanks to former Toormina High student and debater, Maya Farmer, who has also volunteered her time and experience. Maya completed Year 12 in 2023 and has since been studying at university in Melbourne. She has generously given up her free time during her holidays to run debating training sessions and provide valuable feedback to our junior students. In addition to being school captain in 2023 and receiving the highest ATAR in the local government area, Maya was a high achieving public speaker and debater for a number of years at Toormina High. It has been a pleasure to have Maya return and share her incredible skills!
TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL
TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL
Toormina High School aims to educate all students to their potential resulting in high quality outcomes. Our school develops independent, reflective and self-directed learners who are decisive, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Toormina High School aims to educate all students to their potential resulting in high quality outcomes. Our school develops independent, reflective and self-directed learners who are decisive, creative, critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Pathway plan progresses
By Andrea FERRARI
FUNDING for the design of a proposed shared pathway network which will link West Coffs with the city centre has been granted by the NSW Government.
The State Government will provide $750,000 through its Get NSW Active program to the project's design phase, to be undertaken in 2024/25.
City of Coffs Harbour will contribute an additional $60,000.
The proposed pathway is planned for the use of walkers, cyclists and mobility scooters.
“The concept is for a network of paths connecting residents to parks, playgrounds, schools and the CBD and significant services such as those offered at Yarrila Place,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick told News Of The Area.
“This has the potential to benefit 15,000 people in West Coffs, including a number who are new arrivals in Australia and others who are relatively disadvantaged with limited transportation options.”
The proposed off-road path system would offer a
gently graded route to the city centre and include bridges and a highway underpass.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said, “This important initiative will create a shared path network along creek reserves and open spaces providing a direct and comfortable off-road network linking West Coffs Harbour to our City Centre.
“It comprises a two to four kilometre commuting network linking 15,000 people to the city’s key employment hub and schools while creating a network of connected open space.”
WHAT'SVIBIN'
Mesmerising and nostalgic
French singers: Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour.
q City of Coffs Harbour has been awarded funding to develop a plan for a proposed shared pathway linking West Coffs with the
By Andrea FERRARI
First up is ‘Piaf & Aznavour – Back in Time’ on Friday 12 July at 7:30pm.
This tribute celebrates the songs of two iconic
THIS July the Jetty Memorial Theatre in Coffs Harbour plays host to two spectacular performances celebrating the timeless music of legendary 20th-century musicians, promising an unforgettable experience for all music lovers.
The musical journey takes the audience from Piaf’s beginnings singing on street corners and Aznavour’s performances in shady Parisian cabarets, through the timeless hits ‘Milord’, ‘La vie en Rose’, ‘No Regrets’, ‘Yesterday When I Was Young’, ‘She’, ‘If You Love
“Becoming Eliza is a tour de force. Don’t miss it! It will warm your heart.”
Dame Julie Andrews
Me’, ‘The Old-Fashioned Way’, and ‘La Boheme’.
The songs evoke the fascinating and romantic world of popular French music of the 1940s and ‘50s.
Parisian-born entertainer Corinne Andrew and the show’s creator award-winning Milko Foucault-Larche breathe new life into these transporting songs, delivering an authentic French cabaret experience.
Corinne embodies Piaf’s beautiful, intense, subtle, emotional and haunting singing style with its raw, raspy quality.
Milko has been singing Aznavour in Australia for some 20 years and has mastered the distinctive vibrato tenor voice known for its clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes.
On Sunday 14 July at 2pm the Jetty Theatre presents ‘The Good Life: Remembering Tony Bennett’.
The Dorian Mode Trio returns to Coffs with a captivating sing-along tribute show featuring those catchy unforgettable hits including ‘Stranger in Paradise’ (1955), ‘I Left
My Heart in San Francisco’ (1962), and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ (1965/94). The Good Life: Remembering Tony Bennett sees lead singer Dorian Mode deliver this heartfelt homage to these bestknown hits.
Expect a celebration of Tony Bennett’s musical legacy and a mesmerising afternoon of music and nostalgia.
The trio sold out their 2023 Nat King Cole tribute and are already receiving enthusiastic reviews from audiences in NSW for their Tony Bennett tribute show.
Coffs Harbour CBD.
q ‘Piaf & Aznavour – Back in Time’ comes to Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre.
Woolgoolga dance performers present ‘Billie’
By Andrea FERRARI
NAIDU Theatre Company in collaboration with Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio (WPAS) are bringing an all-ages dance show inspired by singer/songwriter Billie Eilish to Coffs Harbour in July.
Creative Directors Tegan Haley and Hayley Evans have curated an electrifying 70-minute dance performance born from the music and life of Billie Eilish.
Performed by eight dancers from WPAS aged between sixteen and eighteen, and featuring local guest performer Teo Ross, audiences will experience a blend of neon electric visuals and a variety of dance styles including contemporary, lyrical, commercial jazz, hip-hop, and acro, creating a captivating tapestry of movement and emotion.
Exploring Billie’s themes of self-discovery, resilience and growth, this show transcends entertainment, offering a transformative and inspiring experience for youth.
It's a celebration of youth, passion, and artistic collaboration, curated to ignite the imaginations of both aspiring dancers and Billie Eilish fans.
witness,” said Jade.
“There are 70 minutes of absolute magic onstage, no words spoken, yet hearts are moving mountains.
“It is the perfect show for kids, teens and adults.
“No matter who you are, you will go on your own journey with us.”
WPAS and Naidu Theatre Company Director Jade Naidu told News Of The Area, “The themes and stories Billie Eilish tells through her music are so relatable to everyone, no matter what age you are.
“Each cast member has their own journey that they experience in the show, whether it's self-doubt, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, etc.
“Experiencing young adult's vulnerability through movement is a powerful thing to
Cast members Matthew Mcghee and Ella Grace Chowdhury share some magic moments from the show and their journey in the production so far.
“What I believe audiences love most about the show is the moving art,” said Matt.
“Dance itself is already a mega creative art, however this show is like nothing you've seen before.
“It’s not like your regular dance concert or show… this is a 70-minute piece of art and expression.”
Ella expects audiences will love being able to witness how each individual connects with the music differently.
“And also, being able to see that when we all come together as one we make magic,” she said.
“Some of my dance idols and inspirations would have to be our very own Miss Tegan and Miss Hayley.
“The choreography is out of this world.
“The mindset and positive attitude they
surround us students with, and of course just the never ending hard work that they consistently put into this show and each individual dancer, is so incredible and so inspiring,” said Ella.
The show is creatively directed by the incredible team of Tegan Haley and Hayley Evans - award-winning choreographers who have both worked professionally and locally for many years.
The cast of eight dancers from Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour are Matthew Mcghee, Seeana Harre, Ella Sinclair, Ella Grace Chowdhury, Lauren Blair, Heidi Blades, Daisy Dusting and Isobel Stockton.
Auditions for the show were held in 2023. Billie comes to the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium from July 12 to 14.
q Naidu Theatre Company in collaboration with Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio present an all-ages dance show inspired by singer/songwriter Billie Eilish.
q ‘Billie’ audiences will experience a blend of neon electric visuals and a variety of dance styles.
q ‘Billie' is performed by eight dancers from Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio aged between sixteen and eighteen.
Training & Tuition
Quality training and assessment
DICKENS Assessment and Training Services (DATS) is a privately owned registered training organisation (RTO) specialising in the delivery of quality training and assessment for the civil construction industry.
DATS hosts regularly scheduled short courses for SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licences including
forklift, elevating work platform, dogging and cranes as well as white card, confined space entry, and work safely at heights.
They can provide onsite and site-specific training for groups including speciality training courses in rescue operations, breathing apparatus and gas test atmospheres.
Their dedicated team of staff and highly experienced trainers provide valuable training to a range of clients including tier one civil contractors, local councils, high schools and job service agencies.
For those looking to start a career in the civil construction industry, DATS offers a Certificate III in
q DATS hosts short courses for SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licences including forklift, elevating work platform, dogging and cranes as well as white card, confined space entry, and work safely at heights.
Construction Plant Operations under the NSW Smart and Skilled fee-free apprenticeship program.
DATS have a dedicated training centre located in the
Isles Drive industrial estate providing a comfortable setting for face-to-face and practical hands-on training whilst on-site/workplace delivery is also available for
Friday Techies returns with exciting activities
THE Education Centre is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its beloved ‘Techies' program (previously Tech-Titans) for primary students, now under new leadership and bursting with excitement!
“At Techies, now Steam Scene, we believe in nurturing young minds through hands-on tech activities that inspire creativity and critical thinking,” The Education Centre team said.
“Our program offers a diverse range of activities designed to captivate and educate, including computer gaming, Lego
and K'nex challenges, train modelling, coding workshops, robotics, board games and engaging challenges.”
Each Friday, children delve into a new world of learning and fun, guided by The Education Centre’s dedicated team.
“With our renewed commitment to providing a structured yet enjoyable environment, we invite families to rediscover Techies and experience firsthand the joy of learning through technology.
“Together, let's inspire the next generation of
Apprenticeships, Traineeships and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships programs
These are a great pathway to well-paid jobs in a diverse range of careers and enable students to gain industry experience and formal qualifications through on the job training.
innovators and problemsolvers.”
For enrolment details and further information, please visit www. theeducationcentre. com.au or call 02 6652 2222/0478413549.
Join Mick and Angus this Friday and embark on an adventure in learning with Techies!
q Each Friday, children delve into a new world of learning and fun.
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Training & Tuition
NV College achieving results for our local community
THIS
another success, as their senior Trainer and Assessor, Jacqui Boaden, won the prestigious 2024 VET Trainer/Teacher of the
It follows on from last year’s win, when Amy Jarrett, a student who studied at NV College, won the 2023
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Student of the Year category in the North Coast and Mid North Coast Training Awards.
“NV College are really
q Jacqui Boaden, Senior Trainer and Assessor at NV College, wins the prestigious VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year for the North Coast and Mid North Coast.
q NV College celebrates its official opening this week at 34 Moonee St, Coffs Harbour.
proud of these awards and the recognition of our work here,” said Enrico Fabian, NV College RTO Manager.
“We appreciate the importance of quality training for our local community and we always strive to excel for our students.
“We want their experience with us to be rewarding,
useful and to get the best learning outcome every time.”
This latest win, comes in a busy week for NV College, who are also celebrating their official opening of their new premises at 34 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour, as well as celebrating their tenth year of providing quality training opportunities for our local community. NV College offers handson courses for those wanting a career in aged care, home and community care, disability care, hospitality, or business and leadership. For further information on their courses in Coffs or Macksville please call 1300 655 224.
HYPOTHETICAL
Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
Lengthy trial produces insufficient evidence
RUTH, aged 85, transfers a piece of real estate to her son’s wife and another property to his daughter.
Ruth tells the solicitor that “they have always done everything they can to look after me and in return I want to give them the properties”.
The price was recorded as one dollar and substantial stamp duty was paid on the market value of the properties.
Ruth is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease one year later.
When Ruth passes-away four years later, her other son, Gary discovers the transfers of Ruth’s real estate.
Gary claims that at the time of the transfers, his mother did not have sufficient mental capacity and that she was the victim of unconscionable conduct and undue influence.
The matter proceeds to a twoweek hearing.
The Court hears “lay” evidence from family and friends and the solicitor involved, as well as expert medical evidence.
It is revealed that Ruth never saw her solicitor alone and was not the subject of a capacity assessment at the time of the transfers.
Ruth’s GP states that she was always “chaperoned” when she attended his clinic and during the course of the relatively brief visits, she appeared “emotionally frail”.
However, medical experts retrospectively assessing Ruth’s capacity, conclude that she was only suffering from mild to moderate impairment at the time the transfers were made.
After a deliberation of six months, judgment is handed down.
The Court ultimately rules that there was insufficient evidence to find that Ruth lacked the requisite mental capacity to transfer the real estate.
However, the Court finds that at the time of the transfers, Ruth was “very vulnerable” and could have been easily influenced.
In the absence of evidence that the transfers were of Ruth’s “own free will” and were “fair, just and reasonable”, it is ruled that the transfers were in fact the product of unconscionable conduct and undue influence on the basis of a presumption of an “unconscientious exploitation of a known special disadvantage”.
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.
OPINION & LETTERS
Foreshore sightlines
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN relation to the map of the Jetty Foreshores printed in last week's NOTA (advertisement, p10), I would like to make an observation without taking sides on this issue.
I believe the most important item shown on that plan was the one that said ‘sightlines through dunes’.
This alone would change the utilisation of this area.
At present we have a beach side park with no view of the beach.
We have a vacant harbourside restaurant with barely any view of the Harbour.
The northern end of the Foreshores where the markets are held is vibrant and busy as it has a connection to and view of the ocean.
The middle and southern end has little chance of reactivation without a visual connection to the beach, harbour and ocean.
Regards, Christine LUBANS, Sapphire Beach.
Dutton’s nuclear push
DEAR News Of The Area,
I HAVE read with interest your correspondents’ comments on the proposed nuclear power initiative championed by the Federal Opposition.
They all seem quite focused on the legitimacy of the Coalition implementing the plan.
Mr Dutton states our first nuclear power plant can be operating by the mid 2030s.
Australia’s truly independent experts in the field from the CSIRO say that the unveiling date is more likely to be closer to 2040, but only if the work starts soon.
Putting aside the massive costs, social disruption, discord, and division this intention will create, I ask your readers to consider what Australia will be like in 2040?
Peter Dutton will be 70 years of age and no doubt very much enjoying his generous Federal Parliamentary pension.
He will certainly not be around to publicly account for or justify the mess this proposal may lead us to in terms of taxpayer debt, the safe storage of nuclear waste and the estimated huge per kilowatt cost of nuclear power to the consumer.
For this so-called necessary initiative, we will be billions of dollars in debt for decades (the plan is for the nuclear power plants to be owned by taxpayers), for a contribution to our energy needs provided by all these nuclear power plants of an estimated mere four percent of total national electricity supply.
The small modular reactors this plan is partly relying upon have not even been invented yet, and there are none currently producing nuclear power anywhere in the world, a carbon copy, spin doctor creation remarkably like the often-touted ‘carbon capture technology’.
On theCouch
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DEAR Jasminda,
After years of trying to get my husband to read, a mutual friend alerted me to a local men's book club. Just teasing, I suggested he join.
He's been attending for a few months and has turned into a bit of a bookworm. Last night he said he was going to do some work in the shed, and when I checked, he was sitting on an Esky reading a short story collection. I feel confused.
Rebecca P.
Dear
Rebecca,
I'VE never been to a book club, but I've heard that they range from alcohol-fuelled group hugs with nary a novel in sight, to robust discussions that end with a formerly unassuming man named Roger hurling Camembert cheese at the host (henceforth debarred from future gatherings).
Still, I'd suggest that out of the range of men's groups your husband could join, a book club is probably way down the line in terms of misadventure and added expense.
They are both half-baked thought bubbles, con jobs without supporting science and ones that are entirely unaligned with either feasibility or reality.
By 2040 it is highly likely that advances in renewable energy generation, power storage in batteries and pumped hydro, and yet to be invented technological developments in generating power from clean, green renewable energy systems, such as ‘green hydrogen’, solar and wind, will continue to grow and increasingly dominate electricity markets, providing ever cheaper forms of power that don’t burn fossil fuels and are least damaging to our planet.
There will be an abundance of cheap electricity and we simply will not need that extra four percent nuclear power.
I cannot help but feel this nuclear energy push is little more than a white elephant charade, with the real intention being to undermine, and possibly even destroy confidence in the economic investment planning and accelerating adoption of the rapidly growing sustainable energy industry, and to allow the coal and gas giants to continue to quietly peddle and profit from their enormously destructive and dirty industries.
This nuclear energy proposal is the standard political dodge, kicking the can of important energy reform a little further down the road for someone else to pick up later, a ruse that conservatives often expertly adopt to benefit existing interests.
Our country, indeed, our world, cannot afford to wait.
Your sincerely, Martin SMITH, Fernbrook.
Since he's reading in the shed, it doesn't sound as though the book club is a ruse for something shadier like a Wim Hof Ice-bath group or an MLM Healy Machine gathering or a Fight Club. Just to be sure, though, check for the corresponding signs: frostbite or discussions around Quantum Potential Frequencies or bruises on his torso.
Seriously, though, anything that gets more people, particularly males, reading is a wonderful thing. Maybe now you can chat about books and even offer some suggestions.
Before you know it he'll be attending Writers' Festivals, shaking his head at comma splices and dangling modifiers, and neglecting bin night because he's reclining on the sofa (sixteen dogs on his lap) reading Hemingway.
Things could be worse.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
OPINION & LETTERS
The worst budget in NSW history?
DEAR News Of The Area,
LABOR Councillor Tony Judge wants us all to be impressed with the State budget? (NOTA 28 June 2024).
I’d be impressed if any of the 8,400 social homes were in the Coffs electorate – we’re getting zero.
I’d be impressed if the money for repairs for social housing were being spent in Coffs - we’re getting only 0.076
percent of it.
I’d be impressed with the GP payroll tax exemption if the tax actually existed under the previous government - it didn’t - Labor introduced a new tax, and now wants credit for waiving under some circumstances.
I’d be impressed if we weren’t paying the highest power bills in history.
I’d be impressed if Cr Judge and Labor hadn’t gleefully cancelled the Argyll
St redevelopment for hundreds of new homes.
I’d be impressed if Labor could be trusted to keep their election commitments.
I’d be impressed if this wasn’t the highest taxing budget in NSW history, with nothing new for the Coffs Harbour electorate.
I’d be impressed if the Labor Government hadn’t cut 18 percent out of
Thankyou Doctor Budden
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WANTED to share my recent experience with the wonderful Doctor Aaron Budden of Womens Reproductive Care, Coffs Harbour.
After experiencing nineteen years of chronic pain, fainting episodes and crippling fatigue with no conclusive medical diagnosis - I’d given up on my health and was seeking counselling services as doctors were telling me it was psychosomatic.
Last year I started to have hormonal changes and was referred to Dr Budden as precautionary in my lead-up to trying for a baby.
From the outset he was extremely friendly, professional but mostly caring.
He showed me empathy and also treated me like a real human, making me feel like I was in the company of a friend.
Never once did I feel misunderstood, uncomfortable or invalidated.
Several weeks later I experienced an ectopic miscarriage.
Dr Budden was the first doctor to call unprompted and supported me through it, giving me clear and calm direction.
I agreed to have a laparoscopy to check out what was going on.
For me that was a big step.
After the procedure on Friday 21, after nineteen years of confusion, Dr Budden diagnosed and excised me for Stage 4 Endometriosis.
I have never felt so validated and relieved in my life to be given a clear answer.
Town pride should always be a top Council priority
DEAR News Of The Area,
IT’S becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the lack of care and pride in our surroundings.
The state of the Pacific Highway through our town is appalling.
I have delved deeply into this issue over the past few months, engaging with various council departments and the State Government.
From what I have gathered amid conflicting information, the council is paid by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to maintain
vegetation (weeds) and clean sound walls in any area of the Pacific Highway that is a 60 km/h zone.
However, while the council is paid to maintain these areas, it is their financial responsibility to 'beautify' them.
Recently, the council has claimed they aren’t paid enough to perform this work and have consequently allowed the area to deteriorate into the state we see today.
Not only has the council committed no ratepayer funds to beautify our main road, but they have also washed their hands of any responsibility.
Responsibility can be argued back and forth between the council and the state, but the people who are truly suffering are the community members.
That part of the highway is how many of us commute to and from work each day.
It’s used by our school buses to transport our children, and thousands of potential tourists drive through that part of our town every week.
This area of town should be a priority for our council.
If the council wishes to negotiate costs with TfNSW for a better deal, they should absolutely do so.
However, if they can’t negotiate successfully, simply passing the buck and
Nuclear logic ‘disappointing’
DEAR News Of The Area,
OUR Federal Nationals member, Pat Conaghan, delivered his Budget Newsletter to my letterbox this morning.
In it he talks about how the COALition will deliver “more affordable reliable energy”.
However, his lack of logic is very disappointing and doesn’t inspire confidence that the LNP know what they are talking about.
He complains that gas prices have gone up by 25 percent (no time frame mentioned) but then says that the LNP will ramp-up domestic gas production for “affordable, reliable energy in the
immediate term”.
He fails to mention that gas price rises are due to disruptions caused by the invasion of Ukraine and that Australian consumers pay international prices due to the way that both sides of government have allowed international corporations to basically have our resources for free.
Many gas projects will end up paying no tax.
He claims that Labor has a “renewables only” energy policy yet Labor has locked in more gas beyond 2050.
There is no way to reach net zero if we continue to burn fossil fuels.
All energy systems have dependencies, whether it be the weather
or international supply chains.
This is why we have a network of power lines, a mix of generators, and energy storage systems.
This system is in a state of flux as we try to decarbonise in an attempt to avert more serious climate change.
It is natural to be anxious about change but it shouldn’t mean that we lose our rationality.
While gas prices increase, the price of sunshine remains free, and the cost of harnessing it with solar panels and wind turbines continues to fall.
As for nuclear, it is increasingly expensive, takes too long to build, is financially and physically risky, and
Thanks Coffs Harbour Hospital
DEAR News Of The Area,
AFTER a recent fall I was taken to the Coffs Hospital ED Unit by ambulance.
I ended up spending just over a week at the facility in two separate intensive care wards, and eventually in a surgical ward.
I cannot thank all those involved in my
care enough.
From doctors, nurses, wardsmen, caterers, cleaners, admin staff etc., nothing was too hard for them.
I found them all highly professional, caring and above all, friendly.
Again, a huge thank you to the staff at Coffs Base Hospital for making my stay
comfortable.
the operation education budget.
I’d be impressed if the Labor Government hadn’t cut 2.5 percent out of the operation health budget.
This is the worst budget in NSW history - it taxes us more than ever before, and provides little in return to average working families.
Regards, Gurmesh SINGH, Member for Coffs Habour.
For thinking something was in my head for so many years to finally having a diagnosis. Even writing this I have tears in my eyes because of the utter relief.
Thank you Dr Budden for being a real doctor and making my quality of life so much better.
We are blessed to have such an incredible doctor in Coffs Harbour and we should hold onto him with two hands!
I will now begin my journey back to health armed with the knowledge of what I am dealing with.
Regards, Denis FORBES, Urunga.
refusing to take action is not what’s best for our city.
The weeds look awful and should be at minimum maintained, but community funds should also be prioritised to beautify the main road through our town.
The graffiti on the sound wall just north of the plaza is a terrible welcome to our city.
Why not find a local artist to paint a local Indigenous story on it to deter further graffiti?
We all pay rates in one way or another, and we as a community deserve to live in a town we are proud of.
Priority should always be excellence in the basics.
Regards, Nikki WILLIAMS, Coffs Harbour.
leaves a legacy of poisonous waste that lasts for millions of years and for which we do not have a viable solution.
Also, at current usage rates, the known and estimated reserves of uranium will only last 90 years.
The sun, on the other hand, is a nuclear power source that is a nice, safe distance away, is self regulating, and will last for at least another 5,000 million years.
The future’s so bright that I’ll have to wear shades!
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
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Future rugby league stars get set to play in Coffs Harbour
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent, with future NRL stars in action from this Sunday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships (Boys and Girls 18 and Under) will be held over a big week of footy from Sunday 7 July to Friday 12 July at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The National Championships will feature the most talented youth
rugby league players from across Australia, some of whom will become the next generation of stars in the men’s and women’s game.
The National Championships commences with a full day’s program of both girls and boys rugby league this Sunday on Field 1, and then moves into the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Monday 8 July.
The Championships conclude on Friday 12 July, when the finals are played and the Australian Schoolboys and Schoolgirls teams are announced.
Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Boys coach and NSW Combined
Catholic Colleges President, Tim White, said it would be a chance for Coffs Coast footy fans to see Australia’s best young talent in action.
“These Championships are the highest standard of representative state and territory football for aspiring talented players across Australia,” he said.
“The Championships provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase the best young talent in our game, and we look forward to seeing the best boys and girls footballers compete against each other in matches played over the week.”
Seahorses beat Comets in Round 10
By Aiden BURGESS
WOOLGOOLGA Seahorses, Grafton Ghosts, and the South Grafton Rebels have been victorious during Round 10 of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.
Woolgoolga Seahorses moved into third spot on the first-grade ladder with a 3612 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
Sawtell Panthers 24-18 at home.
South Grafton Rebels kept their finals hopes alive with a 40-16 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Sawtell Panthers host the Woolgoolga Seahorses in a catch-up game this Sunday afternoon at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Woolgoolga Seahorses reserve grade side became the first team to beat the Coffs Harbour Comets this
season, with a 28-22 win at home.
Sawtell Panthers maintained their place in the top four with a 32-28 win against the Grafton Ghosts.
Macksville Sea Eagles continued their unbeaten season after a 36-0 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Ghosts.
South Grafton Rebels beat the Macksville Sea Eagles 32-6.
Sawtell Panthers Women's Tackle team continued their stellar undefeated season with a 34-6 win against the Grafton
South Grafton Rebels Under 18s moved to the top of the ladder beating the Macksville Sea Eagles 3420 in their top of the ladder clash.
Coffs Harbour Comets beat the Woolgoolga
Seahorses 30-0, and the Grafton Ghosts had a 3816 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers. Group 2 first grade ladder. 1.Nambucca Roosters. 20 points. 8 wins. 0 losses. 2 byes. 222 (points differential). 2.Grafton Ghosts. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. 2 byes. -36 p.d. 3.Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Coffs Suns women prepare for double header in Port Macquarie
By Aiden BURGESS
Grafton Ghosts moved into second spot on the ladder after beating the League representative season.
COFFS Harbour Suns women are heading out for another weekend on the road, taking to the court in the latest round of their Basketball NSW Waratah
The Suns women head down the road to Port Macquarie this weekend for a double header against the Central Coast Waves and Canberra Nationals
Academy.
The Suns women take on Central Coast at midday on Saturday, before backing up the next morning at 9am against the Canberra Nationals Academy.
The Suns women
Saints beat Breakers in close local derby
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL /Toormina
Saints have beaten the Coffs Harbour Breakers for the first time this season, in their third local derby of 2024.
The Saints prevailed 9.9 (63) to 8.10 (58) at Fitzroy Oval, during Round 11 of
the AFL North Coast season.
The game was a tight affair throughout, with the Saints leading by one point at quarter time, and the home side retaking the lead by one point at half-time.
A three goal to one third quarter saw the Saints take a 10-point lead into the final break, holding off the
Breakers for a five-point victory.
Saints captain Tayler Perks led from the front kicking four goals.
Saints player coach Brandt Lee said his side had learnt a lot from their two previous meetings with the Breakers.
“I just think we’ve
currently sit in second spot on the ladder, as they take on the ladderleading Canberra Nationals Academy in a rematch of their most recent game, in which the Canberra side won 73-50 in the last game
adapted from our previous two meetings to get our match ups right and changed our play style and structures to figure out how to win,” he said.
“We learnt a lot from our previous two meetings, so we did what we needed to do to fix it.”
Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves won their eighth game from nine matches this season, beating the Sawtell/Toormina Saints 7.8 (50) to 5.6 (36).
Coffs Harbour Breakers
of the Suns triple header in Newcastle last month.
The Suns women next home game is on Saturday, 13 July against the Port Macquarie Dolphins at Sportz Central.
Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men went down 8580 to the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders Green in their
women continued their stellar undefeated season, edging out the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints by three points for their tenth straight win.
Port Macquarie Magpies women had a 9.11 (65) to 0.0 (0) win against the Grafton Tigers in Port Macquarie, while the Magpies reserves beat the Tigers 12.5 (77) to 5.3 (33).
Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley Under 18s moved to the top of the ladder with a 8.13 (61)
latest representative game last weekend at Sportz Central.
Suns leading scorer for the season Jake McMillan had another good game with 23 points.
The Suns Youth Men now head to Sydney this weekend for a double header.
to 5.6 (36) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies at Port Macquarie.
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 12 matches in Sawtell and Grafton.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park, and Grafton Tigers host Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley. Coffs Harbour Breakers have the bye.
q Wests Tigers young gun Lachlan Galvin playing at last year's Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships in Redcliffe.
Bellingen FC host gala day
By Aiden BURGESS
BELLINGEN FC hosted a gala day on Sunday 23 June at Connell Park as part of North Coast Football's Female Football Week.
Despite early morning rainfall that continued through the day, resulting in more puddles than grass, a successful program of mentoring junior players was held in the morning. followed by an eight team round robin world cup event.
The event was presided over by Deidre Anderson, who is Chair of the Women's Football Council for
Football Australia, and was supported by many club sponsors.
Bellingen FC have a number of standout girls teams in North Coast Football’s junior competitions.
Bellingen Blazers sit at the top of the 16 Girls 1st Division, with the Bellingen Bats coming second in the 12 Girls 1st Division.
q Bellingen FC played host to a gala day as part of Female Football Week.
Bellingen/Dorrigo junior makes Origin debut
By Aiden BURGESS
DYLAN Edwards has proudly represented his state in Australian sport’s biggest rivalry.
The former Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies junior made his State of Origin debut last week, playing fullback for the NSW Blues in their 38-18 win against Queensland during Game 2 in Melbourne.
Edwards scored a try for NSW in the 61st minute.
His Origin debut was made even more special after cruelly missing Origin 1 due to a calf strain just days
before the game.
His Origin selection was just reward for the Penrith Panthers fullback, with the triple premiership player having an outstanding season so far, leading the Dally M Medal count before voting went behind closed doors.
Edwards currently leads the NRL in kick return metres, is second in run metres, and third in total runs.
The NSW debutant made his senior representative debut playing for Australia against Samoa in 2023.
The 28-year-old has been an integral member of the Panthers’ premiership teams,
winning the Clive Churchill Medal in 2022.
Edwards was born in Albury but moved to Dorrigo with his family at the age of eight.
Having played his junior football for the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, he moved to Western Sydney in 2013 to play for the Panthers’ SG Ball team, where he progressed through the junior grades to take his spot in the Panthers NRL side.
He made his NRL debut in 2016, and has currently played 143 games for the Panthers.
Coffs Basketball season heads towards finals
By Aiden BURGESS
WITH the NBA Finals having been decided recently, Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s own finals series is set to be decided soon.
Round 9 of the senior winter season was played at Sportz Central, with the semifinals tipping off in a couple of weeks.
Bellingen Blazers are third in the 12 Girls 2nd Division. points.
Run It Back continued their stellar Men’s A Grade season, remaining undefeated with a 54-39 win against You Wouldn’t Understand.
Remy Ellicott top scored for the winners with 21 points.
The Chihuahuas also won in Round 9 defeating All Washed Up! 58-43.
Luke Wighton top scored for the winners with 21
Thunderbirds moved into top spot on the Men’s B Grade ladder with a 62-40 win against Sixteens.
Nicholas Tobin led the way for his winning side with 28 points.
White Chocolate moved into second spot on the ladder with a 74-56 win against Classy Courts.
Pete Hudson had a
Northern Division season.
game high 29 points for the winners.
Tat One Team beat Can’t Catch A Breath 44-40, with Jeremy Mcrae having a game high 17 points, and Bang Bros beat Unstoppaballs 48-38, Tyrus Van Gaalen top scoring with 29 points.
Pineapple Express maintained top spot on the Men’s C Grade ladder with a 58-22 win against Mantastic.
Casey Rainger and Scott Woods both had 18 points each for the winners.
The Bears consolidated second spot on the ladder with a 60-47 win against Chiroraptors.
Jack Squires led his team with 21 points.
Clips were also winners in Round 9 beating Mantas 60-42, Jacob Shanahan top scoring with 21 points.
Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Women 1 had a 61-31 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Women 2, during the latest round of the Women’s A Grade season.
Jarrah Onley had a game high 26 points for the winners.
Backcourt Babes beat Block It Like It’s Hot 38-15, in the latest round of the Women's Social Competition.
Sydney Stroud led the way for the victors with 21 points.
Defending champions Hilliars Roses had a 63-38 win against the Coffs Suns Under 18s Women 2 team. Bella Wiffen top scored with a game high 29 points. Coffs Reo edged out Jetty Jumpers 32-31, Jasmine Jarrett top scoring with 17 points.
Snappers win top of the ladder clash with Vikings
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Snappers have shown their premiership credentials after winning their top of the table clash against the
Hastings Valley Vikings in Port Macquarie.
The Snappers triumphed 37-33 against the ladder leaders during the latest round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union
The win was the Snappers fourth in succession and saw them consolidate second spot on the ladder.
SCU Marlins were also winners in Round 10, snapping a four-match losing streak with a 24-21
win at home against the Grafton Redmen.
Coffs Harbour Snappers travel to take on the Grafton Redmen this weekend, while the SCU Marlins are also away from home taking on the Kempsey Cannonballs.
Round 10 results.
Coffs Harbour Snappers vs Hastings Valley Vikings.
Reserves: Snappers 10 def. Vikings 3. Under 18s: Snappers 16 def. Vikings 14. Under 16s Boys: Snappers 22 def. Vikings 19. Under 14s Boys: Snappers 26 def. Vikings 19. Under 14s Girls: Snappers 29 def. Wauchope
Thunder 10. SCU Marlins vs Grafton Redmen. Reserves: Redmen 31 def. Marlins 14. Women’s: Redmen 68 def. Marlins 0. Under 16s Girls: Marlins 29 def. Snappers 22. Under 14s Girls: Marlins 49 def. Port Macquarie Pirates 31. Under 14s Boys: Redmen 19 def. Marlins 5.
q Dylan Edwards playing for the Penrith Panthers.
Photo: Penrith Panthers.
Jillaroos to feature in NRL's expanded Vegas venture
By Scott BAILEY, AAP
AUSTRALIA are set to play a women's Test against England in Las Vegas as part of the NRL's expanded four-game extravaganza for 2025.
NRL bosses will announce a schedule for next year's Las Vegas venture as early as this week, with the seasonopening NRL fixtures all but locked in.
It is expected Penrith and Canberra will host games against Cronulla and the Warriors, as part of the season-opening doubleheader in the US.
A match involving Super League teams is also expected, with heavyweights Wigan and Warrington the most likely clubs to face off.
Such a fixture would work with English time zones, with the NRL also buoyed by the amount of fans travelling from the United Kingdom to Vegas this year.
There is then the option of adding an English component through a women's Test
against Australia.
The NRL is keen to have a women's match as part of the Vegas trip, viewing it as the best way to lure potential talent from the US.
The league had toyed with several ideas, including the possibility of playing an NRLW match in March or opening the State of Origin series in Vegas.
But AAP has been told that an international fixture will instead be announced, with the Jillaroos expected to play England.
New Zealand could also feature in future Tests against Australia in the US, with the NZ Rugby League more than open to the idea.
A Jillaroos match in Vegas is considered the best way to sell the women's game, particularly given players will have been in camp during the post-season.
Australia are expected to play women's Tests against both New Zealand and Papua New Guinea this October and November, as part of the Pacific Championships.
likely women's matches will be played in both New
'Superhuman' para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris
By Jacob SHTEYMAN, AAP
AFTER falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.
Australia's Paralympics team will leave home as para-athletes but when they touch down in Paris in August they will do so as "superhumans".
Champion track and field athlete Vanessa Low will be participating at her fourth Paralympics and has seen the quality and competitiveness grow with each staging.
For the German-born long-jumper, who lost both her legs above the knee when she fell from a train platform as a teenager, the opportunity to become an elite athlete has changed the way she sees herself.
"I think London (2012) was a big turning point for the Paralympics where for the first time we weren't just seen as the Games for people with a disability," Low told AAP.
"I remember sitting on the plane and saw a big poster saying 'meet the superhumans', and I think that really stuck with me and it made me see the sport in a different light."
After a car accident cruelled a promising rowing career, finding parasports was "life-changing" for Alexandra Viney.
"I'd been a high-level young person involved in sport, the conversations and the stereotypes and the almost disrespect that was shown to people who had a disability was immense and it broke my soul," she said.
"For eight years I struggled and since I finally reconnected with parasport it's been immense.
"It gave me purpose."
The Paralympics team is ready to reassert its status as a leading nation at the Paris Games after a quieter, COVID-affected outing in Tokyo.
Australia finished eighth on the medal tally in 2021 after placing in the top five in every Games since Barcelona and Madrid 1992.
"In Paris you're going to see one of the strongest teams ever to represent this country," Viney said.
There's no doubt preparation has been much smoother than for Tokyo, when quarantine restrictions limited the team's time together.
Paris represents a golden opportunity to get back on track ahead of the home 2032 Games in Brisbane.
When Sydney hosted the 2000 Games, Australia topped the Paralympics medal tally.
"We have this amazing runway as they call it, but we can't waste it," said 2024 team co-captain Curtis McGrath.
"We need to make sure
that we are going out there, identifying talent, getting people involved in sport."
The Gold Coast canoeist, who lost his legs while serving in Afghanistan, said increased financial support announced in June would be a game-changer for the 46 percent of athletes who
are living below the poverty line.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the doubling in funding for Paralympic programs would break down systemic barriers that have been ignored for too long.
"All the girls and boys
will be watching at home, seeing what you achieve in Paris and dreaming of doing the same in Brisbane in 2032," he told the team at their official launch in Canberra on Tuesday. "That is what is so powerful about what you do."
The schedule for that is still yet to be announced, but it is
q The Jillaroos are set to play a women's Test against England in Las Vegas. Photo: Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS
q Members of Australia's 2024 Paralympic team pose for a photo with the Prime Minister in Canberra. By Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Zealand and Australia.
The NRL announced a crowd of 40,706 at Allegiant Stadium this year for the
inaugural Las Vegas matches. But the league will hope to increase that in 2025 with the added English component,
while there would be a desire to attract more eyeballs on television in the US.
Matildas waltz into pre-Paris friendly fire with Canada
By Belad AL-KARKHEY, AAP
THE Matildas are waltzing into one final friendly match against Canada before kick starting their road to gold at the Paris Olympics.
The Australian team will face off against the reigning Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists in the south of Spain on July 14 (AEST).
The two nations will be based in Marbella for their pre-Games training camps, before they open their Olympic campaign, with the women's tournament running from July 25 to August 10.
Coach Tony Gustavsson said taking on such a formidable opponent would allow the Matildas to solidify their playing partnerships
and game plan for the Games.
"A nation with the Olympic calibre of Canada will be a great analysis opportunity for us less than two weeks out from our opening match of Paris 2024," he said.
"Not only does their squad feature world-class players, as a team they also have several attributes in terms of their playing style that mirrors what we will come up against in our group stage competitors.''
The Matildas kickstarted their Paris Games against world No.4 Germany at Stade de Marseille on July 26.
The journey then continues against Zambia at Stade de Nice on July 29, before returning to Stade de Marseille to take on the US on August 1.
Australia's golden generation are determined to come away from this Olympics with a medal, after finishing fourth in Tokyo and at last year's World Cup.
Currently ranked 12th, the Matildas last met world No.8 Canada in Vancouver in December when the Canadians secured a tight 1-0 victory.
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
NEXT Over 60s Bowls – 8/7/24- to be held at Park Beach Bowling Club at 8.45 am for Card Call at 9.30am
$5 Subs are now due- The AGM will be held after Lunch
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls
24/6/24
B Kennedy, A Day, D Ryan DEF B Connors, L Wheeler, G Hampson
K Mason, K Taylor, C Christian DEF E Korchma, P Day, H Slater
G Davidson, G Tozer, DEF R Hampson, P Roach
L Mitchell, L Kratz, T Hunter, DEF L Read, N Elford, D Wheeler
B Hunter, S Kennedy DEF J Chapman, J Cherne
TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls
25/6/24
TRIPLES: G Pickard, H Dodd, D Tree DEF A Waters, J Poletti, L Wheeler
S Kennedy, M Sharman, J Alford
DEF R Lucas, H Muir, D Ide
PAIRS; J Wheeler, N Elford, DEF B Eden, A Day (Won on Ends)
WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls 25/6/24
B Martin, A Sorbello DEF B Roper T Peel
B Newling, A Baker, G Campbell
DEF P Mont, M Jenkins, G Walsh
R Stock, B Martin, P Collins DEF B Stanley, C Attard, L Zecchinati
R Williams, B Fitzpatrick, B Clugston DEF P Cook. J Urge, J Walker
T Brooks, R Cridge, G Denniss DEF W Lewington, N Lamond, L Preston
N Wong, D Anderson, A Berry DEF C Christian, R Rolinson, D Wheeler
L Woods, W Vaughn, J Townsend
DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice
H Slater, B Kennedy, P Warby
DEDF P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows
G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar DF G Hitchen, R Petterson, S Wilkinson
P Bird, Eiberger, M Aujard DEF G Dorrington, B Pemberton, G Grigg
N Kotrozos, J Oates, A Robertson
DEF J Chapman, M Cutts, J Murtas
FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 27/6/24
L Read, A Day, B Fitzpatrick DEF T Lavell. P Cook, B Blight
P Bird, B Cranley, Kev Taylor
DEF J Chapman, P Paunovic, P Eiberger
T Karam, G Denniss, J Urge DEF
L Woods, B Newling, A Robertson
H Dodd, E Tindall, A Sorbello
DEF Ken Taylor, D Ryan, G Hampson
B Hamilton, R Cridge, N Lamond
DEF K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry
N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Williams
By Anne ORR
FRIDAY 21/6 G Duffey, D Lindner d C Keogh, J Phillips 22-10; J Hollis, S Hollis d K Dunn, L. Loadsman 21-13; G Scott, R Scott d K Breen, T Breen 24-13; J Kennedy, C England d D Hancock, S Hancock 22-14; R Jupp, C Garrett d H Linguey, R Linguey 20-10; A Worboys, L McLeod d D Hargraves, Y Schmidt 21-13; D Futcher, R Lane d R Coffey, C Cutt 18-16; Y Hinsley, G Hinsley d J Murtas, M Cutts 35-4; J Clarke, A Stone d C McVicar, N McVicar 26-10; C Sherrin, G McInerney d R Oakley, V Slater 22-15. Wednesday 26/6 C Keogh, A Worboys d C Treharne, L McLeod 35-8; J Kennedy, C Jones, C Garrett d E Blanton, T Rhodes, Y Schmidt 31-17; C Sherrin, M Buckley, B Johns d K Blow, V Valentine, M Monck 21-13; C Domjahn, J Farrell, S Hancock d P Poulton, R Jupp, R Crestani 22-20; J Rodwell, M Gudgeon, P Garner d K Wilson, H Lingney, M Long 24-
16; T Thorn, J Clarke, D Walsh d A Oak, J Hollis, V Maher d 30-12; H Illingsworth, Y Hinsley, C Sheridan d C McVicar, K Dunn, S Willis 3015; J Long, L Clancy, L Loadsman d D Futcher, J Stirton, J Slater 18-14; E Denner/J Woodford, D NutcheyRobinson, R DeMeio d S Betts P Carter, G McInernery d 26-21; Friday 28/6 D Hargraves, Y Schmidt d S Hancock, G Duffy 14-10; K Dunn, L Loadsman d D Futcher, R Lane 17-16; J Hollis, S Hollis d A Worboys, L McLeod 2514; A McInerney, G McInerney d C McVicar, N McVicar 30-15; R Coffey, P Poulton, C Cutt d J Rodwell, E Kidd, M Star 20-10; B Worboys, R Holloway d D Walsh, S Bailey 22-11; G Scott, R Scott d C Treharne, S Campbell d 2317; J Kennedy, C England d A Stone, J Clarke 18-12; K Blow, T Blow d R Oakley, V SLater 23-12.
Park Beach Women’s Bowls Club recently held their Presentation Day with awarding of certificates and presentation of badges.
DEF M Cutts, L Zecchinati, W Meadows
G Peel, D Frost, N Sillar DEF K Lowry, G Hitchen, W Bujeya
J Brown, J Smithers, C Attard
DEF S Flynn, J Flynn, G Flynn
Greg Campbell, H Slater, L Preston DEF L Mitchell, N Elford, L
North
SAWTELL Grade 7 Pennant Side
Competed in the State FinalsOn Thursday 26/6/24 the Grade 7 Pennant Side left for Merrylands to contest the State Playoffs – They did extremely well reaching the Semi Finals where, after trailing
28 shots, fought back to draw level late in the game. However the opposition held their nerve and put an end to Sawtell’s Campaign. What a great overall effort by all the team. Congratulations to the players and all who travelled to Support the team.
q Sawtell Bowlers Grade 7 Pennant side.
Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club
q A very proud President Robyn DeMeio (front centre) with some of the Championship and Competition winners.
Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results
By Glenn LANE
TUESDAY Social Bowls 25 - 6 - 24 were cancelled due to inclement weather.
Woolgoolga Wanderers Wednesday 26 - 6 - 24
T Collins, K Coombes and K Costelloe defeated Punkin, J Martin and I Gentle 23 - 13
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
2024 LADIES Club Championships - 54 Hole Gross A: Club Champion Joy Lawrence, B: Margie Gill, C: Kerrie Pitman. 54 Hole Net A: Kate Thornborough, B Robyn O’Dwyer, C: Georgia Perkins. Monthly Medal 5 A: Maureen Ryan, Coffs Harbour Golf Club
Ladies
By Vicky HUNTER
TUESDAY 17th Jun-9 Hole Max
Stroke 40 starters A Grade- Anne Dew (34), Yvonne Avery(35 C.B) B Grade-Robyn Schomberg(35), Anne King-Scott(37) NTP’s- 22nd hole- Sandra Cheeseman, Robyn Schomberg 26th Hole- Vicki Laugs, Eva Gray Wednesday 18 th June –Single Stableford 108 Starters
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
FRIDAY, 28th June, 2024
Group A (Division 1 & 2)
Arpit Pathak d George Ruaporo
3/0, Reece Baker d Nathan Stack 3/0, Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Ray Pyne 3/1. Division 1 Arpit Pathak d Paul Hendriks
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
JUNE 26 - Howard St Rimfire
Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 25 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 93.6, Joel Walker 90.2, A Grade: Phillip Payne 90.11, Stuart D 89.7, Matt Walsh 89.7, Johan Greyling 89.3, Alan Newey 88.3, Geoff Slattery 84.3, Jon Brown
MNC Cross Country
By Peter BERINGTON
MNC Cross Country - 30 Jun 2024 at Sawtell
RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Kweller Happ 7:01, 1; Ned Griffin 7:36, 2; Edison Happ 8:04, 3; Zack Mirfin 8:11, 4; Ben Ewart 8:39, 5; Astin Nuttall 8:56, 6; Christian Petersen 9:30, 7; Mitchell Ensbey 9:33, 8; Enzo Perez 9:40, 9; Daniel Perez 9:41, 10; Lucas Perez 10:04, 11; Jesse Munn-Power 10:19, 12; Ned Dobner 10:45, 13; Caden Dobner 10:47, 14; Iggi Nuttall 10:56, 15; August Hamilton 11:12, 16; Chris Hamilton 11:18, 17; Murray Stuart 11:30, 18; Jack Brennan 12:35, 19; Mark McClurg 13:13, 20; Harvey Griffin 13:33, 21; Oaklei Nuttall 13:55, 22; Steel Beveridge 22:42, 23.
RESULTS: 2km (Female) -
N Lynn, B Pendred, and M Lampert defeated A Wicken, P Hatton and M Mulligan 23 - 10
K Dunstone, B Rennie and Peter Cuttriss defeated J Taylor, G Lane and S Bailey 18 - 17
G Burgess, I Brien and S Oliver defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead 24 - 8
H Jensen, T Emmerson and I Cork defeated Bear, R Pilon and D Mason 19 - 13 1st Rink K Dunstone, B Rennie
B: Trish Bailey, C: Natalie Oliver 25/6 Stableford A: Anthony Zullo 40, Heath Blaikie 38, James Murdoch 36. B: Charles AutryHall 38, Dave Lovett 36, Ken Alderman 35. C: Gerard Crowe 38c/b, Bill Hicks 38, Alistair Lane 37. Balls to 33c/b. NTP 7 A: Mark Greenshields, B: Allan Burns, C: Greg Simmons. Pro pin 7: Aiden Malloy. NTP 11 A: David Knudsen,
A Grade- Dallas Lamb(36), Jan Kirk(34CB), Marea Boys(34CB) B Grade- Dallis Hogan(36), Sue Mealey(35), Sue McLean(34 CB) C Grade- Carmel Hill(32CB), Yvonne Avery(32), Maureen Warnock(31CB) Jan Kirk –Eagle 19th hole NTP’s- 12th Hole- Debbie Danielson, Karen Webster 15th Hole- Karen Brown, Denise Kaiser 22nd Hole-Jude Cole, Sue Mealey, Trisha Leng 26th Hole- Pro Pin -Caroline Campbell, Rebecca Gill, Prue Trethowan Friday 21st
3/0, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/0, Gerard Martin d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Arpit Pathak.
Division 2 Ray Pyne d George Ruaporo 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Nathan Stack 3/0, Nathan Stack d George Ruaporo 3/0, Ray Pyne d Troy Prystasz 3/1. WINNER: Ray Pyne from Troy Prystasz.
84.2, B Grade: Sarah Jones 92.5, Member-440 86.2, Cherelle Steinhardt 86.1, Michelle D 81.1, Leo Lawlor 80.4, Noel Furness 71.2, C Grade: Jesse Beaman 78.2, Carl P 77.2, Jordy T 71.2, Bradley K 71.0, Michael F 62.1, Jeffrey W 58.3, Craig M 50.1, Wendi H 49.0, Visitors: Brendan Sinclair 66.4, Alexander Young 61.1, Open Sights: Johan Greyling 97.2, Stuart D 95.7, Sarah Jones 85.1, Cherelle Steinhardt 85.1
Poppy Barclay 7:19, 1; Bayley Johnson 7:53, 2; Zara Johnson 8:09, 3; Lacey Van Hoeck 8:27, 4; Poppy Ensbey 8:41, 5; Summer Bates 8:59, 6; Lola Barclay 9:08, 7; Amelia Harrigan 9:09, 8; Skyla Petersen 9:27, 9; Felicity Bates 9:29, 10; Evie Hunter 9:35, 11; Hope Mengel 9:38, 12; Alex Greenhalgh 9:41, 13; Lauren Reid 9:58, 14; Anika Bates 10:22, 15; Rebecca Otto 10:28, 16; Kate Marsden 10:50, 17; Kathy Robson 10:58, 18; Barbara Ewart 11:13, 19; Sophie Van Hoeck 11:24, 20; Sara Bergen 11:35, 21; Tegan Van Hoeck 11:43, 22; Florence Van Hoeck 11:55, 23; Fiona McPherson 12:12, 24; Vicky McClure 12:24, 25; Megan Harrigan 12:30, 26; Rachel Brennan 13:04, 27; Charlotte Hanlon 13:05, 28; Macy McClurg 13:09, 29; Rhea Nuttall 13:14, 30; Roberta Power 13:50, 31; Willow Nuttall 14:02, 32.
SPORTS RESULTS
and Peter Cuttriss
2nd Rink T Collins, K Coombes and K Costelloe
Lucky Loser G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead
No Jackpot
Friday Social Bowls 28 - 6 - 24
H Schutz and R Bennell defeated K Stirling and Peter Cuttriss 21 - 20 Lorna Walsh and G McInerney defeated Clint Vidler and T Allen 23 - 7
J Hurrell and H Katala defeated
B: Roger Bale, C: Gary Reynolds. Eagle on 12th Cameron Pollard. Eagle on 8th Lochie Smith
26/6 4BBB V Par Linda Graff & Gaye Hardcastle +7, Sandra Guymer & Elaine Everitt +4c/b, Robyn Hampson & Karen Wilson +4c/b. Balls to +2c/b. NTP 3 Jennifer Ball, NTP 11 Joy Lawrence (pro pin)
27/6 Play 9 Cara Reeves 23, June Ladybird Challenge - 55 starters 1 st – Trish Nance(42), 2nd - Dawn Smith(39), 3rd - Cheryl Bonthorne(38) N.T.P’s- 12th HoleAnnalies Vorthuis, 15th Hole- Dawn Smith,22nd Hole- Judi Isles 26th Hole- Judi Isles Saturday 22nd June 4BBB 44 Starters 1 st - Patricia Lumley and Merita Palthorpe(44), 2 nd - Judy Everitt and Bronwyn Morgan(43 CB) NTP’s-3 rd HoleKristy Hickey, 6th Hole-Trisha Leng, 12th Hole-Wendy Johnstone, 15th HoleKristy Hickey
Division 3
Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/1, Ken Kwan d Ann Joy 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/0, Ken Kwan d Bo Zhang 3/2, Ken Kwan d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Bo Zhang d Ann Joy 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Ann Joy 3/1, Ken Kwan d Tim Garrad 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Bo Zhang 3/0, Ann Joy d Tim Garrad 3/0. WINNER: Ken Kwan from Yash Tyagi.
Division 4
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 13 participants. Noel Furness 198.14, Ben R 195.7, Member-677 194.11, Jon Brown 194.9, Johan Greyling 193.8, Joel Walker 188.6, Leo Lawlor 188.6, Austin Atkinson 188.6, Jeffrey W 186.3, Wendi H 184.5, Jordy T 154.2, Brian Brock 144.0, Craig M 110.0
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 19:22, 1; Joel Harrigan 20:43, 2; Sam Ewart 22:54, 3; Patrick Brennan 23:25, 4; James Karrasch 23:28, 5; Edward Harrod 23:46, 6; Kyle Bates 24:53, 7; Greg Ewart 27:23, 8; Kieren Ward 27:58, 9; Ben Happ 29:42, 10; Tim Karrasch 44:24, 11; Keith Williams 44:25, 12.
34:24, 7; Toni Berrington 36:16, 8; Lisa Mirfin 43:16, 9.
RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Nick Murray 41:36, 1; Bruce Meder
45:55, 2; Leon Petrohelos 48:22 3.
RESULTS: 10km (Female)Kate Marsden 54:47, 1.
Next week the runs start at Woolgoolga Creek Flora Reserve.
R Gurber and B Merchant 21 - 17
J Taylor and G Lane defeated D Chandler and S Bailey 21 - 14
Shirley Hutton, F Cacciattolo and J Brookes defeated J Lynn, R Foster and M Hodge 14 - 13
S Wall and K Coombes defeated M Lampert and Di Washfold 19 - 18
Elaine Pierce and Laurie Walsh
defeated Donna Foster and I Cork 26 - 13
J Gibbins and N Wood defeated K Costelloe and P Murphy 17 - 12
David Knudsen 18c/b. Balls to 16c/b 28/6 Medley Stableford Mike Ryan 41. Balls to 31 29/6 4BBB Stableford Kye Ingram & Tom Neal 47, Ivan Gayden & Paul McHugh 46c/b, Kane Hickey & Mark Shipman 46, Graham Montgomery & Greg Hay 44c/b. Balls tp 39c/b. NTP
7 A: Tom Neal (pro pin), B: Gary
Tuesday 25th June Single Stableford 38 Starters A Grade- Judy Everitt(21),Yvonne Avery(18CB) B Grade- Robyn Schomberg(18), Anne Ericsson(17) NTP’s- 12th Hole-Marilyn Waterhouse, Gayle Johnson 15th Hole- Anita Young, Robyn Schomberg Wednesday 26th June –Ladies 4BBB Stableford 1 ST -Yvonne Avery& Helen Rhodes(48), 2nd –Robyn Palmer& Trish Jackson(44CB), 3rd -Debra Tennant& Robyn O’Brien(44) NTP’s- 3 rd Hole- Suzanne McOrist,
Sharee Templeton d Lulu
Zhang 3/2, King McKie d David McGrath 3/0, Terry Baker d Sharee
Templeton 3/2, Lulu Zhang d David McGrath 3/0, Terry Baker d David McGrath 3/2, King McKie d Lulu Zhang 3/2, King McKie d Terry Baker 3/0, David McGrath d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Terry Baker d Lulu Zhang 3/0, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/0. WINNER: King McKie from Terry Baker.
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 1st July 22 starters Winner Laura Armstrong 25
R/U Dick Cooper 27 2nd. R/U Bill Mc Alister 28
NTP 4th John Finlay Sue Kempnich
NTP 7th Pete Smart Sue Kempnich
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
By Steve ROBINSON
30 JUNE 2024
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 30 June 2024 at Coffs Harbour, Stroke 2nd Round Club Championships.
The Winner: Izzy Caravante (69 Nett)
Runner Up: Freddy Caravante (71 Nett)
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 25th June, 65 MNC veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Bellingen Golf Course. A Grade: Winner – Col Osland 37, 1st runner-up Yuri Ylinen 36, 2nd
Ray Villain and R Ryan defeated Lyn Anderson and John Anderson 21 - 14
R Shaw and A Wroe defeated J Burgess and D Mason 20 - 15
1st Rink Lorna Walsh and G McInerney
2nd Rink Shirley Hutton, F Cacciattolo and J Brookes
3rd Rink Elaine Pierce and Laurie Walsh
4th Rink Ray Villain and R Ryan No Jackpot
Devine, C: Brian McKellar. NTP 11 A: Michael Kenny, B: Bruce Lynch Mens 4BBB
Championship Kye Ingram & Tom Neal 91, Paul McHugh & Ivan Gayden 89, Max Neal & Luke Smith 85 30/6 Medley Stableford Lochie Smith 38, Wendy Mason 34c/b. Balls to 31
Nicole Goh d Jo Ellis 3/0, Patrick Howard d Lindsay Jones 3/1, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, Nicole Goh d Patrick Howard 3/1, Dale Allen d Patrick Howard 3/0, Nicole Goh d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Dale Allen d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Patrick Howard d Jo Ellis 3/0, Dale Allen d Nicole Goh 3/1, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/1. WINNER: Dale Allen from Nicole Goh.
NTP 9th. Pete smart Carolyn Taylor Putting Yep Pete Smart with just 13 NAGA Robin Skinner 44 Frog Bev Jenkinson 23 Bev not only broke her handicap for the first time but went close to winning with a nett 28. That’s what our comp is all about, getting beginners to take up golf & eventually enjoy it (sometimes).
Ball Winners: Scott Croft (74), Casey Pilon (76), Gary Brazel (76), Chad Nagel (77), Dave Curtis (78), Mark Heelis (79), Terry Stephens (80), Warwick Wallace (80), Catherine Robinson (81), Carmel Hill (83), Jose Caravante (83). NTP’s: Izzy Caravante, Scott Croft, Freddy Caravante, Bob Nagel Chip In’s: Freddy Caravante & Peter Woods
Next Game is on Sunday 14 July 2024 at Nambucca Heads, Single Stableford.
runner-up John Nicholls 35 c/b, 3rd runner-up Ruth Hall 35.
B Grade: Winner – David Harvey 40, 1st runner-up Stan McCabe 36, 2nd runner-up Julie Mitchell 34, 3rd runner-up Dennis Lyon 33.
NTP’s: 3rd – John Nichols, 7th –Wayne Cormick, 12th – Col Osland, 16th – Col Osland. Ball run to 32 pts.
Park Beach Mens
Bowling Club
By Bruce WORBOYS
TUESDAY Open Triples
25/06/2024
G Williams, R Beaumont, G Hinsley d D Wilson, B Nicholson, S McAviney 22 – 18
P Booth, P North, J Dunn d H
Illingsworth, T Aartes, S Bailey 17 – 16
M Ross, G Meyer, K Olgivie d M Cutts, N McVicar, J Murtas 23 – 13
J Robinson, W Grimshaw, R Alford d D Catlin, R Wisely, M Starr 27 – 14
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets
By Vicki SILVER
MONDAY 1st July 2024
29 Members and visitors played a single stableford nine hole event with the following results: Alan Galin 23
James McIntosh 20 Chris Odfdy 19 c/b
Carlene Bath 19 Ball Comp:
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
By Marilyn ELY
TUESDAY 25 June.
A 2 Person Ambrose was played at Safety Beach golf course by the ladies. The weather was lovely and the course was kind. Winners of the day were
Coffs Harbour District Darts at Sawtell RSL Club
By Ray BEASLEY
WINTER Comp
Monday 1 July
Thunderstruck def Bulls Hit 7-2
Warriors def Bull Finish 7-2
Bad Habbits def Fluke Shots 7-2
DILLIGAF - Bye
R Coffey, J Thorn, D Condon d R Aitken, J Long, B Johns 23 – 19
B Kelly, W Moore, R Oakley d P Woodsell, P Lawrence, L Morris 20 – 14
B Hunter, H Major, T Hunter d J McLeod, C Keogh, D Hull 22 – 6
B Martin, B Smith d G Scott, R Scott 25 – 17
H Cramp, S Campbell, R Cramp d D Futcher, C Williamson, R Lane 19 – 16
K Bienefelt, C Buntine, J Buntine d A Worboys, E Kidd, C England 26 – 13
C Weatherall, V Valentine, D Valentine d C Weatherall, G Brady, C Jones 31 – 16
R Sherrin, P Carter, R Kennedy
Vicki Silver 18 c/b
Anne Ericsson 18 a/b
Caroline Whitelegge 18
Rick Jenkins 17 c/b
Roger Martin 17 c/b
Anne Dew 17
Nearest the Pins:
22nd Hole Marilyn Waterhouse & Alan Garlin
26th Hole Jean O’Conor & Chris Oddy.
Well played everyone in very cold conditions.
Next Week is a single stableford.
Merryl Kyburz and Marney
Jeffries with 73.75 pts. Runnersup Leanne Clark and Marilyn Ely 74.25 pts.
Second runners-up Trish Hill and Meryl Fisher 76.25. There were no NTP’s on the day.
Thank you Lorraine Broomfield for donating the raffle won by Di MacRae.
A 2 Person Ambrose will be
100s
Anna (3)
Ben (1)
Craig S (1)
Edward (2)
Garry (4)
Michael (1)
Ricky (2)
Rob (3)
Sam (2)
Steve (1)
Will (1)
High pegs
Ricky (79)
World record attempt
d J Clarke, A Stone, R Douglas 33 – 9
J Groat, K Watts, J Watts d G Skinner, L Boekeman, K Morrison 22 – 14
Saturday Open Pairs 29/06/2024
H Illingsworth, R farmer d C
Domjahn, S Bailey 22 – 12
J Oliver, R Douglas d T Launchbury, T Bell 25 – 18
J Woodford, C Sherrin d K Olgivie, T Erskine 28 – 13
J Flynn, G Flynn d R Aitken, B Johns 19 – 16
G Williams, R Oakley d G McCarthy, D Lindner 30 – 14
B Smith, D Condon d K Blow, T Blow 26 – 12
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 1st July 2024
9 Hole Stableford 18 Starters
Ladies
Lesley Kimber 21, Carol Pye 20 c/b
Men Dale Allen 22 w/c/b, Ian Reynolds 22
NTP,s 3rd Hole, Dave Knudsen, Brenda Connors
played on Tuesday 9th for Denise Hamilton Breast Cancer Day. Any eligible lady or man is very welcome to join in but please wear your best ‘pink’ gear for this fun day.
Every week there is a MidWeek 9 Hole Medley Ambrose playable sponsored by The Hub Woolgoolga and a ball comp included. Register with Pro
Urunga Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
JULY 1
Single Stableford 22 players contested today's event, results follow, Winner Wozz Rawlings 36, 2nd Selwyn Newby 34 c/b, 3rd Kim Michelsen 34 c/b. Run-down Bob Jones 34, Tony Shields, Paul Bastick, Grant Cardow and Jock Howarth
D Powell, G Watts d D Hull, A Worboys 27 – 11
B Jones, S Hollis d C Holland, D Holland 16 – 14
D Valentine, V Valentine D S Campbell, P Rambow 24 – 9
J New, H Major d G Scott, R Scott 23 – 16
R Holloway, R Lane d K Dunn, L McLeod 23 – 16
Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.
7th Hole, Cliff Hutchings, Marlene Starr
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 25th June 2024
Main Draw Winners: - Brian Ng - R/U Keith Mellalieu
Consolation Winners: - John Cornell - R/U Larry Hodgson
Terry. He is also happy to provide clothing, equipment and lessons (if your game can do with a bit of a polish for the fast approaching Club Championships). Monday 29th is scheduled for Pennants at Safety Beach, Safety Beach V Sawtell and Tuesday 30 the 27 Hole Foursomes Championships will by played.
33, Chris O'Donnell 32, Dave Baldock 31c/b.
Bradmans Loz Renshall 18. NTPS 3rd Bruce Parker, 9th Kim Michelsen.
Longest Putt Bob Jones. Slab Winner Chris O'Donnell (again).
Finally, congratulations to Nick Betar, who's grandson Ricky has achieved selection in the Paris Olympics Swim Team. A great achievement, and a very proud Pop. Well done!
q World Skydiving Day is Saturday 13 July 2024. Photo: Coffs Skydivers.
jump on World Skydiving Day.
“Why not enjoy the thrill of a lifetime, get to know the skydiving community, and make history all at the same time,” he said.
Australia’s first jump of the day will be from the Sunshine Coast’s Caloundra drop zone, with jumps across 33 Australian drop zone sites.
Once all jumps have been completed on 13 July, the Australian Parachute Federation will submit proof of these jumps to the United States Parachute Association (USPA).
USPA will coordinate the complex world record verification process, combining the tally of jumps from participating skydiving associations around the globe. STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 48
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
HORNBY
Dulcie
May
25th June 2024, peacefully at Mater
Christi Aged Care. Loved wife of Eric (dec’d). Loved mother of Lynette and Graham and mother-in-law of Karen. Adored nana, great-nana and super-great-nana.
Aged 100 Years 4 Months 20 Days Promoted To Glory
Dulcie’s Graveside Funeral Service was held in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
LANGEVELDT
Pieter Gerhardt
26th June 2024, late of Korora. Much loved younger brother of Rosalie and Christian. Caring uncle of Amy and Rune. Pieter will be sadly missed by all of his extended family and friends.
Aged 78 Years At Peace
Pieter was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Thompson ‘Ross’ Morrison
29th June 2024
It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Ross, who departed in his 80th year after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s for seven long years. He was cared for with love and dedication by his wife Kay and his youngest daughter Sarah, cherished by his children Kirsty and Sean and their partners, along with his grandchildren and granddog Scout. May he now rest in peace.
A private family service will be held.
VICTOR RULLIS
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Desmond Perkins
Aged 87
25 June 2024 passed peacefully at the Grange, late of Central Bucca.
Dearly loved husband of Valerie, loving father of Kim & Sandra, Steven &Jacqui, Cathie & Peter and Chris (Dec). Adored grandfather of Shannon, Rory, Shaun, Elizabeth, Kelvin, Brodie, Lyndon (Dec), Isabella and Joel. Poppy to great, great grandchildren.
CORNELL Lexie Rae
1st July 2024 at Garden Village Nursing Home. Late of Port Macquarie, formerly of Dorrigo. Dearly beloved wife of Vic (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Louise & Les, Ian (dec’d), Ann & Gary and Jenny & John. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.
Aged 93 Years
Reunited With Her Boys
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lexie’s Funeral Service to be held in St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Dorrigo on Tuesday 9th July 2024 commencing at 10.30 am, thence for interment in Dorrigo Cemetery.
Lexie’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
HORNER
Ernest Roger ‘Ern’
11th June 2024, passed away peacefully at home. Dearly beloved husband of Mavis (dec’d). Cherished father and father-in-law of Steven, Sharyn & Denis, Phil & Margaret and David & Sandra. Adored pa and great-pa of their children.
Aged 86 Years Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Ern’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 5th July 2024 commencing at 10.00 am.
Ern’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
Desmond’s memorial will be held on 12th July 2024 at 11am @ the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 9 Gentle St Coffs Harbour
Many thanks to support staff at The Grange and KinCare.
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Peter Norman Host 30th June 2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved husband of Kylie. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law to Troy & Ellisa, Belinda, Kylie, Leanne and Emily. Cherished grandfather of Kirraleigh, Jacob, Kaila, Brooke, Logan, Grace, Emma-jean and Leyna. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Colin & Joy, and Allan. Loving uncle to their children and grandchildren.
Son of Leslie & Betty Host (both dec).
Aged 67 Years Forever in our hearts.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Peter’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 9th July 2024 at 11am 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.
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
LENNON, Paula Ann
01.08.1941 — 01.07.2024
Peacefully passed away surrounded by members of her family on 1st July 2024. Paula had been residing in Mater Christi Aged Care, Toormina, formerly living in Coffs Harbour, Middle Boambee and Inverell. Much loved by her late husband of 60 years Tony, and her children Janelle, Tanya, Simone, Justin and their partners Scott, Sean and Kelley. Proud grandma of Mandy, Tim, Simon, Luke, Brooke, Josh, Tessa, Tilly, Ruby, Hannah, Jack and Georgia. Besotted great-grandma of Mia, Cate, Indi, Callen, Niamh, Chloe, Asher, Kash, Kruz, Ayla, Leo, Olive, Huddy and Frankie. She now joins her beloved brothers Rob, Mick, Jim, Stan and Pat and her sisters Elaine, Mel and Angala who have predeceased her in a place where there is no longer any dementia, just great music, bubbles and dancing.
Aged 82 Years
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Paula’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Sawtell on Thursday 11th July 2024 commencing at 10.30 am, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Please wear a scarf or something purple to celebrate Paula’s Life.
In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Dementia Australia, a collection box will be at the Church.
Paula’s Requiem Mass 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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Set six months after the first season’s scintillating finale, this odd-couple outback detective drama returns with another gritty, compelling mystery to solve. Local star Nicole Chamoun (Safe Harbour) and US actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, pictured) both return, as Amanda and Ted are thrust into a bizarre murder involving two bodies fused together by fire. Hired to prove that the son of one of the victims is innocent the unconventional PIs soon clash with newly arrived Detective Sergeant Pip Sweeney (Zindzi Okenyo).
FRIDAY, July 5
SUNDAY
SPICKS AND SPECKS
ABC, 7.30pm
Is there a more comforting sight than host Adam Hills and team captains Myf Warhurst (pictured) and Alan Brough sharing big belly laughs? For many, seeing these old friends back together is like stepping into a time portal. Other than the fact these avid music lovers are two decades older than when they first launched this show, their charisma and the musical magic strikes the same joyful chord… and they still entice cuttingedge, interesting guests. Tonight, comedians Geraldine Hickey and Rhys Nicholson join electro-pop sensation Big Wett and Kiwi singersongwriter Marlon Williams.
THURSDAY HISTORY’S GREATEST HEISTS
PIERCE BROSNAN
SBS VICELAND,
Armed with an engaging, debonair panache
reminiscent of his legendary role as super-spy agent James Bond, here Pierce Brosnan (pictured) gets to indulge in more tales of skullduggery and deception. The difference is, they are ripped from real life. “You can’t make these up,” asserts Brosnan in his pleasing and rather commanding Irish lilt. Uncovering daring and shocking plots to rival the greatest Bond villains, this fast-paced eightepisode assignment begins with the 2003 $100 million Antwerp diamond heist.
drug ring. 9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.30 Austin. (PG, R)
ABC Late News. 11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R)
12.50 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower. 9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. 2.00 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv, R)
3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (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. Dr Harry Cooper helps a Dalmatian. 8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton. 10.45 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav, R) 11.45 Autopsy USA: Roger Moore. (Ma, R) 12.45 Criminal Confessions. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus Penrith Panthers match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Matt, Sonny and Mark encounter a vengeful woman.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
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SATURDAY, July 6
6.00 Stuff The British Stole: World’s Biggest Diamond. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 Blak Ball. (PG, R) Recounts great Indigenous sporting moments.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml) From Kaurna Adelaide. 9.00 The Last Daughter. (PG) Documents the story of Brenda Matthews and her quest to discover where she belongs.
10.30 Ladies In Black. (PG, R)
11.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Kennedy, Sinatra And The Mafia. (Malsv, R) Documents the friendship between Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy.
9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-DeuxÉglises. 183.5km flat stage. From France.
Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 9.05 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 11.15 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 1.35pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.55 White Lion. (2010, PG) 4.35 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Haywire. (2011, M) 10.15 Double Lover. (2017, MA15+, French) 12.20am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, July 7
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Austin. (PG)
8.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms) Lisa and Angela’s friendship is tested.
9.20 The Split. (Ml, R) Ruth breaks some devastating news.
10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.15 Annika. (Mal, R)
12.05 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)
12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
3.55 Landline. (R)
4.25 Art Works. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Structures Of Marvel: Medieval Paris.
8.30 Mesopotamia: The Rise Of Cities.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.
2.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R)
3.25 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (a, R)
4.50 Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6am Minari.
Continued. (2020, PG, Korean) 7.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 10.25 Entrapment. (1999, M) 12.30pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.20 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 4.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 10.25 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.15am The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 2.55 Late Programs.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 Dream Home. (PGl, R) There is a lot at stake with only a few days left until the final dream home reveals.
12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Wales. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
9.55 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Wales Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up of the International Test, featuring analysis and player interviews.
10.15 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (Final) Australians share bright ideas and tips.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Mlm) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Bride Wars. (2009, PG) Midnight MOVIE: Beat. (2022, MA15+) 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans
Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Pre-race and Race 14. 5.00 News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute. (Mav, R)
11.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The travel guides head to Peru, one of South America’s most picturesque countries.
8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4. Nearly 40 years have passed when a podcast investigation spurs authorities to action. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants face off with some of the world’s most extreme ingredients. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlv) Stacy makes a decision that has serious consequences. Dwight and Mitch dispose of evidence and Bodhi proposes a new plan. Tina contemplates her future. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) A deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.50 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.05am Love Island USA. 1.05 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30
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MONDAY, July 8
TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 1.00 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Making Of Galup VR Experience. (PG, R) 2.10 A Murmuration. (PGa) 3.00 The Point. (R) 3.05 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGl, R)
8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R)
9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Sisi. (Return, Mav)
12.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R)
2.40 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+ls, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (a, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
1.15
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a university student.
10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mdv)
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Evil By Design. (Malv, R)
12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGlm) Part 4 of 4. After 12 weeks of challenges, training and treatments, the results are revealed.
8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth discovers how his muscles can help him live longer with an epic rope climb.
9.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.
10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Sam learns about one of the ghosts’ powers. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.
TUESDAY, July 9
TV (2)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
(R) 11.50 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.25 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.15
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how the wealth of Boomers is affecting social mobility for future generations.
2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Swift Street. 11.40 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 12.55 The Bee Whisperer. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20
Continued. (2010, PG) 6.40 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.30 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.35 Haywire. (2011, M) 12.15pm Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 1.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 5.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 7.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 9.30 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 11.20 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Without A Clue. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.00 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 9.05 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.50pm The Confirmation. (2016, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Natural. (1984, PG) 5.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 Three Summers. (2017, M) 9.30 The Furnace. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (Ml) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.
9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mad) A patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but the donor may not be capable of giving consent to the surgery.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R)
12.40 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG)
9.00 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late.
2.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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WEDNESDAY, July 10
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (M) Follows new British recruits as they get the chance to join the ensemble at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran. 211km mountain stage. From France.
1.45 Trom. (Mv, R)
3.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Baby Boom.
8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGal) A skier is stuck on the edge of a cliff.
9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late.
3.00 The Garden Gurus Best Of.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Mosley. (2019, PG) 8.10 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 10.00 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 11.50 Rob
THURSDAY, July 11
(R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic.
Part 4 of 5. Guillaume Brahimi immerses himself in the luxury and refinement of the Bordeaux region.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.
2.00 The Congregation. (MA15+s, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.40 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River –Wiradjuri And Ngarigo Country. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The first set of semi-finalists set out to impress celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell as well as the viewers at home. Hosted by Ant and Dec.
10.30 To Be Advised.
12.15 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R) Geoff competes in a beauty pageant.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Dolphins versus South Sydney
6.00
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COFFS COAST
Friday, 5 July 2024
World record attempt
By Andrea FERRARI
SKYDIVERS all over the world will take a leap of faith on Saturday 13 July, uniting on the inaugural World Skydiving Day to attempt a world record for the most skydives completed in a single day.
Operating in the area for over 20 years, Coffs Skydivers will be amongst the potential record setters, landing at Park Beach.
“We are excited to be participating in World Skydiving Day,” Coffs Skydivers Instructor Jimmy Callaghan told News Of The Area.
“As well as participating in a world record you will be treated to the amazing views of our stunning Coffs Coast while experiencing the ultimate thrill of freefall.”
The Australian Parachute Federation is collaborating
with Skydiving Associations in America, Britain, Canada, and New Zealand to hold the historic event, with more countries expected to take part.
Australian Parachute Federation (APF) CEO Stephen Porter said World Skydiving Day 2024 is a milestone event.
“World Skydiving Day is more than a global adrenaline rush – it’s a great opportunity to bring our community together and promote this fantastic sport,” he said.
The attempt is open to tandem, student and licensed skydivers, who must jump from their chosen drop zone on that calendar day to be counted in the final world record tally.
Mr Porter encouraged anyone interested in trying skydiving to sign up for a
