Coffs Coast News Of The Area 6 April 2023

Coffs Coast students “mix

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Coffs Coast students “mix it” with music industry leaders

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globally-successful professionals,” Dr. Tina Broad, Project Lead at SongMakers told News Of The Area.

Mentors spent two full days at each of the two Mid North Coast schools, writing songs from scratch, talking to the students about the realities of a career in the contemporary music industry, and recording the brand-new songs that emerged as part of the process.

“Students wrote about everything from their bushfire experiences and climate change to the challenges of adolescence,” said Sydney artist/writer/producer Chloe Dadd, who is a mentor on the program and who participated in the program herself while she was a student in a regional South Coast high school.

Chloe has recently returned from a sold-

out European tour performing as part of the band MAY-A and has worked with artists including Lime Cordiale and Meg Mac.

“It was a really life-changing experience for me to do this (SongMakers) at school.

“When you’re in the regions and you get to work really intensively with music professionals who open your eyes to career possibilities you hadn’t thought of before, it’s pretty motivating.

“It definitely was for me.

“It’s great to be able to come back into the program as a mentor.

“The students in Coffs were insanely talented and really great, natural writers who worked hard and were really receptive to our feedback.

“The Bello High students were a younger group, so they had to push through some initial shyness on day one, but by day two, they were all over the writing and recording

and really came into their own.

“It was great to see,” said Chloe. The SongMakers program is returning to the region later this month, with two workshops in the school holidays, being run in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast.

Young musicians aged 16-22 who are serious about moving their music dreams up a notch can apply for one of sixteen free places at either of the two workshops: 17, 18 April at Bellingen Youth Hub, 9am to 3pm both days and

19, 20 April at Grow the Music, Toormina, 10am to 4pm both days.

Contact Lizzy at lizzyrutten@ growthemusic.org for details on the Toormina workshop.

Contact Jasmine at communications@ artsmidnorthcoast.org for details on the Bellingen workshop.

Cinema Under The Stars returns this Easter holidays

q After a wet weekend led to the January event being postponed, the family-favourite evening will make its long-awaited return to the Coffs Coast for the first time in three years.

ONE of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Coffs Harbour, with Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars bringing a jam-packed evening of familyfriendly fun to Coffs Harbour Showground at 4pm on Saturday 15 April 2023.

After a wet weekend led to the January event being postponed, the family-favourite evening will make its long-awaited return to the Coffs Coast for the first time in three years.

The free event includes live music, children’s activities and roving acts, with the feature film, Sing 2 (PG, 2021), to begin at sundown.

Attendees can bring a picnic or purchase

some of the delicious fare on offer from local vendors at the event – and there will be plenty of free popcorn to munch on!

Erica Farag, Branch Manager Lending, Coffs Harbour Branch, said that after three years of COVID-enforced hibernation and some surprising summer storms, there was palpable excitement to be bringing Cinema Under the Stars back.

“It’s on!” Ms Farag said.

“We are so excited to host Cinema Under The Stars and holding it over the Easter school holidays means even more people – families, friends and visitors from out of town – will be able to attend this amazing night out.

“More than just a free night at the

movies, this is a wonderful showcase of the exceptional talent we have in the Coffs region, with amazing food, brilliant performers and stunning musicians all ready to put on a show!

“Pack a picnic, bring the whole family, and get there early to enjoy all the fabulous, fun, free events and activities that help make Cinema Under the Stars such an awesome night!”

Event details

Venue: Coffs Harbour Showground

Time: 4pm

Movie: Sing 2 (2021)

Price: Free

Rare plants translocated from bypass route

By Andrea FERRARI

BOTANISTS and Coffs

Harbour Coastal Works

horticulturists are doing their best to save two rare plants overlooked during Transport for NSW’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) survey required in the planning stages for the Coffs Harbour bypass.

“These two new species are the Fontainea allied to F. oraria (Lennox Head Fontainea), and a species of Pittosporum, Pittosporum Koronense, that differs in several characteristics from other known species of that genus,” a spokesperson from Transport for NSW told News Of The Area.

Tasked by Transport for NSW, Coastal Works horticulturalists made the second collection of Pittosporum Koronense on Tuesday 28 March at the site in Korora.

When the botanists identified the specific type of Fontainea as the last two remaining plants of their type on Earth and the Pittosporum Koronense as the only remaining patches left on Earth, the botanists and

environmentalists fought for a realignment of the bypass to avoid the ancient remnants containing these rare plants.

They were turned down by Transport for NSW.

It has now become a rescue mission, albeit in the hands of Transport for NSW, which has engaged Coastal Works to do the translocation of the plants.

According to horticulturists involved, the Pittosporum is an easy plant to propagate, particularly this species, as it grows with a group of rhizomes that allow the underground roots to

off really well.

However the Fontainea is thought to be more difficult to translocate and is therefore at high risk.

The botanists NOTA have spoken to say it’s careless and even reckless to attempt the

relocation of these plants.

Under Transport for NSW, the North Coast Botanical Gardens had previously collected cutting material (leaf material only) from the Pittosporum Kororoense in mid-2022.

The translocation team believe with the second collection of rhizomes and their newly suckering shoots, which were missed in the first translocation, that they should end up with several hundred potted plants to put back on the Korora site and other suitable locations.

A spokesperson for Transport for NSW told NOTA, “Transport for NSW is committed to protecting and minimising impacts on the two new species discovered during the Coffs Harbour bypass project.

“Translocation works for

the Pittosporum Kororoense were carried out in accordance with the approved management plans developed in close consultation with species experts and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Division.

“These impacted Pittosporum Kororoense were relocated to nominated receival sites that will be protected in perpetuity via Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements.

“Transport for NSW is very pleased with the success of the translocation, with thousands of the individual salvaged Pittosporum Kororoense currently growing at the receival sites.

“Fontainea sp Coffs Harbour has also been successfully propagated by a University of Sunshine Coast team from cuttings and seed

collected in accordance with the approved management plan.

“Like the Pittosporum plants, the propagated Fontainea will be planted at the nominated receival sites and protected in perpetuity by Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements and with the approval of National Parks and Wildlife Services within an NPWS estate.

“The two ancient species were discovered by Dr Andrew Benwell, the botanist and specialist in threatened species translocation engaged by Transport, during pre-translocation surveys of the Rusty Plum.

“If it wasn’t for the Coffs Harbour bypass surveys, these plants may never have been discovered,” the spokesperson said.

q Renowned botanists Hugh and Nan Nicholson, Andrew Murray and Robert Kooyman on site identifying the rare Pittosporum Koronense and even rarer, a type of Fontainea of which there are only two remaining on Earth, right here on this Korora site where Coffs bypass will be built. shoot

q The Pittosporum Koronense being uprooted off the Coffs bypass route.

ARRAWARRA ACTION

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attention to the activities going on at the Arrawarra Holiday Park, which is currently being used to house hundreds of berry pickers in donga-style accommodation.

The pickers are transported in and out of the Park every morning and evening in dozens of buses starting from 5.45am.

Arrawarra Holiday Park is not zoned for Rural Worker Dwellings and there is no DA lodged at CoCH approving works for the change of usage.

Locals say they have been making formal complaints to CoCH for ten years, referring to the operations being carried out by the Arrawarra Holiday Park, also known as The Beach Arrawarra, under the management of lessee and owner Nathan (Nathaniel) Folkes.

Until the change to unofficial worker accommodation, Arrawarra Holiday Park operated as a holiday park with cabins, with MojoSurf running from the same address and with Nathan as a surf instructor.

In the last few years, the holiday cabins have been extended with containers and roof-top sheeting to accommodate a residential community of berry pickers.

The facilities are not designed to accommodate the 200-plus residents, so the business has added temporary measures that have become permanent such as gas bottles lined up and connected to hotplates as a mock-up

kitchen.

The toilet block, unable to cope with the increase in residents, is described as a “total mess” by locals who have seen it.

“With four General Managers/acting GMs passing through Council within the timeline of complaints, the City of Coffs Harbour Council continues to ignore the community,” local resident Gina Ingleby told News Of The Area.

“The question that needs to be raised is: Why is the council continuing to support this business, while being aware of multiple examples of non-compliance, and who within the council needs to be held accountable for the gross mismanagement and negligence of this case?”

With the operator’s lease scheduled for renewal in August 2023, concerned community members are calling on the City of Coffs Harbour to terminate the lease and put an end to this decadelong fight.

“At this stage the community has been so let down we are seeking legal counsel to pursue our claims and issues with the council,” said Gina.

Gina said there are myriad issues with the site, including significant environmental concerns surrounding damage to riparian zones alongside the banks of Arrawarra Creeks and the potential unlawful removal of mature trees.

According to Gina, in excess of 35 buses are used to transport blueberry pickers,

with one road in and one road out.

Locals have complained the buses emit significant diesel fumes and start their work runs around 5.45am daily.

With 200-plus occupants onsite, another 200 pickers are reportedly scheduled to arrive in coming weeks.

“Around 35 DAs have been

supplied by Coffs Harbour City Council dated between 1987 and 2016, yet there have been no DAs lodged under the current owner/operator,” Gina said.

“This in itself is cause for serious concern.”

Gina said the community has reached breaking point.

CoCH had no knowledge of this

pickers camp being installed at the Arrawarra Holiday Park.

“We ask why there was no consultation with the community to give us an opportunity to provide our feedback, as local, impacted residents.

“The list of breaches that have taken place within that facility is as long as my arm.

“The residents have had enough, they’re exhausted, they’re sick of being ignored, they are sick of being a voiceless society.

“Arrawarra Holiday Park is zoned as a holiday park, as such there is a list of criteria and compliances it needs to adhere to.

“So, if an Aussie family was to drive up here and park their caravan, they would rightly expect to have access roads, parking, ample amenities, roof guttering and a fire safety

do the pickers not deserve the same offering as Australians?”

NOTA phoned the number published on The Beach Arrawarra campsite Facebook page, but received a recorded message stating that the number is not in operation.

NOTA emailed The Beach Arrawarra and received the following auto-reply.

“Our park is still undergoing renovations in our cabins and general park area.

“We will not be taking any cabin bookings or camping/ caravan bookings until late 2023 and will update our website once we open again for all bookings.”

According to a City of Coffs Harbour spokesperson, “There is currently an open investigation over the most recently submitted concerns regarding Arrawarra Holiday Park and no update can be provided until this

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q Arrawarra Holiday Park is situated less than a minute’s walk from Corindi Beach and alongside Arrawarra Creek and Arrawarra Gully.

q A holiday park style kitchen? Seen at the Arrawarra Holiday Park.

q Drone footage of The Beach Arrawarra/ Arrawarra Holiday Park shot in 2023.

q On the ‘The Beach Arrawarra’ Facebook page potential visitors are shown an appealing beachside holiday park.

q ‘Dongas’ being transported in to Arrawarra Holiday Park.

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Milly shares her shorebird awareness journey

By Andrea FERRARI

MICROLIGHT Milly, Amellia Formby, flew into South Grafton Airfield last week for speaking engagements on the Coffs Coast on her yearlong circumnavigation of Australia’s coastline.

Working for BirdLIfe Australia, the zoologist, children's book illustrator and pilot is bringing awareness to the precarious life of shorebirds.

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On Thursday 30 March she spent the day sharing her adventure and purpose with children at Crossmaglen Public School in Bonville and Casuarina Steiner School in Coffs Harbour.

Owing to time constraints she was unable to fulfill other anticipated school engagements.

In the evening she presented to some 50 people at Woolgoolga Regional Community Garden, which included a Q&A session.

Her purpose is to educate through sharing her knowledge and experience of the amazing journeys of migratory shorebirds, which are amongst the most endangered birds in the world.

Experts believe they are in this precarious position due to human disruption, development and disturbance of their precious habitats.

On their long-distance migration, shorebirds can fly for up to ten days non-stop.

Once they come to land on the coast, they need to rest, recover and refuel on the tidal sandbars and mudflats.

If these have been drained, developed or are used by people, their vehicles and animals, the exhausted birds struggle to find somewhere suitable to land and feed.

BirdLife Australia identifies a lack of awareness as the number one threat to shorebirds during their time in Australia.

For Milly, this led to the question of how to get everyone’s attention.

“While searching for answers, I came up with a plan,” said Milly, “what if I could inspire people by doing the very thing shorebirds excel at – flying.

“So I learned to fly a microlight.

“I'm currently halfway into a flying quest called Wing Threads: Flight Around Oz, aiming to circumnavigate the continent in my microlight aircraft.

“On the way, I'm sharing the amazing journeys of migratory shorebirds with primary school students and communities right around Australia.”

Milly is also sharing her journey with people in the public eye and changemakers in their community as she flies anti-clockwise around Australia.

“I invited Costa Georgiadis (TV-famous landscaper from Gardening Australia) to come and fly with me and now he’s an ambassador for the project,” she said.

Her foray into schools is making a positive impact, too.

Milly’s book, ‘A Shorebird Flying Adventure’, has been a useful pathway to educating children about shorebirds.

“Many schools are not familiar with shorebirds and don’t have shorebirds on the curriculum.

“They are now more likely to include them within their STEM curriculum,” she said.

“Next step is to create an online e-learning pack with teacher notes and activities.”

In the pipeline is a short Wing Threads documentary funded by the ABC, which Milly hopes will lead to a full-length doco of the whole adventure.

“We often hear about problems but don’t see the actions being undertaken towards a solution.

“It’s important to show this to bring balance to the ‘doom and gloom’ narrative we so often hear,” she said.

You can follow Milly’s adventure on Facebook and Instagram @wingthreads, the Wing Threads YouTube channel and website www.wingthreads.com.

The evening event was brought to the Coffs Coast through the City of Coffs Harbour Coffs By Nature program and Milly’s flight leg was sponsored by BirdLife Northern NSW.

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q Local birder and BirdLife Northern NSW contact in Coffs, Sue Siwinski, shorebird educator Milly Formby with her children's book ‘A Shorebird Flying Adventure’ and Mel Hunter, Sustainable Living Officer, City of Coffs Harbour.

q Milly Formby shares the message that we are all connected through ecological networks and the vital importance of keeping these thriving.

q Milly Formby, founder of Wing Threads, sharing her shorebird awareness flight around Australia with an audience at Woolgoolga Regional Community Gardens on Thursday 30 March.

Nature Repair Market Bill introduced to protect biodiversity

By Andrew VIVIAN

TANYA Plibersek, the Minister for Environment and Water, recently introduced the Nature Repair Market Bill (2023) into Federal Parliament.

The Minister described the Bill as a “world first scheme" in which landowners can be paid by a third party for protecting and restoring nature on their land.

Ms Plibersek said the Bill will make it easier for business, philanthropists and

others to invest in repairing nature across Australia.

She cited a recent report that found a biodiversity market could unlock $137 billion to repair and protect Australia’s environment by 2050.

species, employing Indigenous rangers to undertake feral animal exclusion and restoring a seagrass meadow to provide habitat for sea turtles, dugongs, marine fish and seahorses.

landholders including farmers and First Nations communities to do things like replanting a vital stretch of koala habitat, repair damaged riverbeds, or remove invasive species,” Ms Plibersek said.

Alliance (NEFA) said, “The principal problem with the Commonwealth's Nature Repair Market Bill is that it is intending to create another offsets scheme.

if someone has two patches of critical habitat for an endangered species they can clear one provided they pay to protect the other, resulting in a net loss for the species.

Under the scheme, the market will be regulated by the Clean Energy Regulator, which will have monitoring and enforcement powers to ensure that projects are conducted in accordance with the rules.

“Creating a nature repair market with proper integrity and transparency, gives businesses and philanthropists a way to invest in nature with confidence.”

However, as with Labor’s Safeguard Mechanism to lower emissions, conservationists believe it could go further.

“Last year the Commonwealth's carbon offsets scheme was found to be fundamentally flawed and not providing the required carbon abatement, and the parliamentary inquiry into NSW's biodiversity offsets scheme found it was doing more harm than good, particularly by allowing threatened species to be traded away for cash.”

He said that providing stewardship payments to reward and assist landholders for protecting and restoring habitat of threatened species is needed, though not at the expense of destroying their habitat elsewhere.

THE Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been selected as one of 20 Australian Governmentfunded sites to establish a specialised Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic.

Healthy North Coast, the local not-for-profit organisation delivering the Australian Government’s Primary Health Network Program, is providing $700,000 over four years to GenHealth, which operates

Examples of possible projects that could be funded under the scheme include excluding livestock and feral herbivores to restore a natural marsh to create critical habitat for diverse native frog, fish, turtle and wetland bird the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre.

Healthy North Coast Chief Executive Monika Wheeler said the clinic would expand existing services available at the health centre, providing more people with access and options for primary health care.

“This is great news for our Mid North Coast region.

“The new funding will go toward hiring specialised

“We’re supporting staff, including nurse practitioners and allied health professionals, as well as investing in equipment and fit-outs such as pelvic physiotherapy areas,” said Ms Wheeler.

Dailan Pugh, spokesperson for the North East Forest

Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic to open in Coffs Harbour

“Pelvic pain can be similarly complex and debilitating.

“The new clinic will help reduce diagnostic delays and promote early access to information and care pathways for women with endometriosis and pelvic pain.

Mr Pugh said the concept of biodiversity offsets is fundamentally flawed, because it basically means Executive of GenHealth, said the new clinic would fill a much-needed gap in the region.

“It will provide a new avenue of care for girls and women diagnosed with endometriosis and pelvic pain,” Dr Rowe said.

“The folly of offsets is demonstrated by the issue of Grandpa’s Scrub, where a unique and irreplaceable stand of rainforest was to be cleared, while a different type of rainforest under no threat was to be protected in exchange,” Mr Pugh said. women last year; our allied health professionals saw over 500 women; and our nurses saw over 1,500, which indicates the demand there is here for specialist women’s services in this regional area.

“Endometriosis affects at least one in nine Australian women and can have a significant impact on their daily lives.

“Currently, women wait an average of seven years for diagnosis.

“Healthy North Coast will be working closely with the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre to plan the clinic operations and ensure it meets the needs of our community.”

Dr Shelley Rowe, Chief

“It means people experiencing these health concerns, and complications from these issues, will be able to be treated close to home, an important goal for healthcare and a priority for women and their families.

“Many women already travel from regional towns and centres to access treatment in Coffs Harbour.

“Our GPs saw over 2,000

“The establishment of the new clinic will strengthen the capability of the entire local health workforce and provide improved options for referral,” Dr Rowe said. The exact timing for service commencement is still being planned.

Further information will be available through the Coffs Harbour Women's Health Centre Facebook page.

Experts warn of tough winter with triple threat virus

COINED the ‘triple threat virus’, a new mix of illnesses is expected to hit our shores this winter, as the combination of flu, COVID-19 and RSV created some of the worst flu seasons on record in the Northern Hemisphere, conditions which proved especially dangerous for children and at risk adults.

With over a quarter of a million flu cases recorded last year and the virus set to take centre stage earlier this year, health experts worry what this crisis will mean for the season.

This also includes people’s ability to get vaccinated in time, in order to protect themselves and their families against the looming triple virus threat.

In response, one of Australia’s leading medical experts, Dr Nick Coatsworth and Chief Pharmacist at TerryWhite Chemmart, Brenton Hart are joining forces to promote a collaborative approach to care this winter, and encourage people to also consider getting vaccinated in a local pharmacy, particularly for influenza and COVID-19.

Dr Nick Coatsworth said that although healthcare providers are ready for an early flu season, accessibility and convenience to get vaccinated is a major concern.

“There is a triple threat this year with the combination of flu, COVID-19 and RSV, and the urgency for early protection is real, but as GPs and hospitals across the country stretch their capacity to record levels, the demand is only going to worsen if we all get sick,” Dr Coatsworth said.

“Many will still rely on

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their GPs to get vaccinated, but this may become problematic with already overstretched GP clinics and extended waiting times to see a doctor potentially putting people's lives at risk.

“GPs play a critical role in our national healthcare system, and it’s important that we support them during this crisis by considering simple and effective ways to ease their burdens, without compromising patient care.

“One way we can do that is by taking a collaborative approach, working with our pharmacist colleagues to deliver key services, and that is especially true for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.”

These calls follow the release of economic analysis from global accounting firm EY, which found that a more collaborative approach to care by GPs and pharmacists could help reduce GP visits by 6.2 million a year; slash hospital stays by more than 350,000 days a year, and free up 52,000 hours in Emergency Department capacity annually.

Furthermore, TerryWhite Chemmart Chief Pharmacist Brenton Hart said the vaccination service provided by pharmacists forms part of this approach and is a sensible solution, especially after seeing the lifesaving benefits that resulted from pharmacy vaccination during the pandemic.

“GPs and pharmacists alike are all responsible for the health of their communities, and we know that when we work hand-inhand we can deliver a more holistic approach and make getting the healthcare you need more accessible,” Hart said.

“Community pharmacists have been vaccinating for eight years, steadily

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growing to the point that at TerryWhite Chemmart we have administered over two million vaccinations in the last two years.”

Brenton Hart also adds that while people might be experiencing vaccine fatigue, we also can’t forget that many carry the influenza virus unknowingly and is an incredibly infectious and serious respiratory disease that may be fatal.

But, with vaccination you can protect yourself from getting sick.

“As we have seen with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, people can unknowingly have the flu and gravely affect our most vulnerable.

“The more we suppress influenza through vaccination, the less opportunity the virus has to mutate and infect people,” Hart said.

“Lastly, getting a flu vaccination reduces your odds of getting sick from the flu.

"If you do, your illness would likely be less severe.

"A 2018 study found that flu vaccination among adults reduced the risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit with flu by 59 percent and a 2014 study showed that flu vaccination reduced children’s risk of flu-related paediatric intensive care unit admission by 74 percent,” Hart concluded.

TerryWhite Chemmart has pharmacies across the nation and is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the whole family with a click of a button.

To speak to your local GP, head to terrywhitechemmart.com. au, or speak to your local TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist.

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The Draft Planning Controls will provide a higher standard of design excellence for the town centre and new growth areas of Woolgoolga North West and Woolgoolga West. The Woolgoolga Movement and Place Plan will help create more choice for moving around, and improves the amenity of Woolgoolga.

This package is the latest stage of the Woolgoolga Town Centre Masterplan and the Coffs Harbour Local Growth Management Strategy 2020.

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What’s On

The City of Coffs Harbour along with Southern Cross University are partnering with Mid Coast Connect to present the Coffs Coast Careers Connection on Thursday 25 May 2023 at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club.

Career events are important in terms of raising the awareness and aspirations of young people and their career goals. Eighteen high schools in the region from Macksville to Dorrigo to Grafton are expected to bring 1200 students to the event. Businesses and training providers are encouraged to register for an exhibition space, to showcase the multiple pathways and opportunities available across a range of sectors in the local area.

For further information, please contact the City’s Economic Development Team on 6648 4082 or visit 6degreesco.com.au

Ari Aster’s Beau Is Afraid to close Coffs Coast’s SWIFF’23

AFTER two back-to-back major successes with A24, writer/director Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar - SWIFF’20) takes a darkly comedic turn for his third collaboration with the changemaking film studio, bringing to life a bold, hilarious, and ingeniously depraved new film, Beau is Afraid, screening as the

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regional Australian Premiere and Closing Night Gala film to cap off the Coffs Coast’s 2023 Screenwave International Film Festival (April 20 to May 5).

Starring a cast led by Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix (Joker, C’mon C’mon – SWIFF’22) as Beau, Ari Aster’s third film features an incredible supporting ensemble cast that includes Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones, Richard Kind, and Amy Ryan.

Beau (Phoenix), a paranoid and anxietyridden man, embarks on a bizarre and epic odyssey to return home to his mother.

On his adventures, Beau is forced to face his darkest fears in strange, oddball, fantastical worlds bursting with colour and confusion.

“It’s like a Jewish Lord of the Rings… but he’s just going to his mom’s place,” said writer/director Ari Aster.

Ten-years in the making, Phoenix’s captivating lead performance, along with the striking contrast between bright, picturesque visuals and the eerie uncertainty of the mindbending world, makes for another uniquely engrossing experience that cements Aster as an auteur and pioneer of modern cinematic surrealism.

Aster previously told IndieWire that Beau Is Afraid is decidedly not a horror film.

“It might take me a few movies before I wind back around to (horror), but I love horror and I’m sure I’ll be back,” Aster said.

This year, A24 celebrates ten years of presenting some of the film world’s most exciting titles – including SWIFF’23 selected films Funny Pages, Aftersun, Marcel The Shell With Shoes On, and Close, along with SWIFF’s 2022 Closing Night Gala, the runaway success action-comedy, seven-time Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Beau Is Afraid is now slated as A24’s most expensive production to date.

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Stars of Coffs Coast raise $91k for Cancer Council

By Andrea FERRARI

THE people of the Coffs Coast dug deep to raise more than $91,000 for Cancer Council on Saturday April 1 at the Stars of Coffs Coast finale.

The Stars, local identities who agreed to fundraise and also learn a dance routine, were supported by an enthusiastic crowd when they took to the Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) Theatre stage to entertain with their fancy footwork.

Judging the contest were NBN News Coffs Harbour reporter Alison Paul, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos, who reportedly had a ball throughout the event.

The Judges’ Choice winners were fitness trainer Em Pitomaki and her dance teacher Jade Naidu from Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio.

They performed an energetic routine from Hamilton the Musical.

Em also took home the Highest Fundraiser trophy after racing more than $20,000 for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support programs.

Benjamin Bryant from Bryant McKinnon Lawyers was awarded The People’s Choice award.

He partnered with Gemma Sarvari from First Step Dance Academy Mid North Coast, and they performed from Hairspray the Musical.

“It was such an incredible result from such hardworking and committed people,” Christine Williams, Cancer Council’s Community Fundraising Coordinator told News Of The Area.

“Each Star was asked to raise $3,000 and every one of them far exceeded that request.

“Their dance performances were all so different, yet so entertaining.

“The Stars put themselves

way out of their comfort zones and every one of them should be so very proud of themselves and their achievements.”

Judges' Choice winner Em Pitomaki told NOTA, “The theme for the night being ‘a night at the theatre’, we wanted to choose something that best represented who we are and what we are passionate about; unity in our diversity.

“When thinking about the top musicals that support this, only one came to mindHamilton - a show that has been written from the biography of Alexander Hamilton and created by people of colour for people of colour to tell the stories of those from the 17th century.”

This show was definitely representative of Jade and Em’s passion for diversity.

“I am not sure how to put

into words how I feel after this epic event.

“I am beyond grateful to the community and my tribe for supporting Jade and me throughout this and for being so generous,” Em said.

“I was pretty clear throughout this whole process that first and foremost it was an opportunity to fundraise for the Cancer Council NSW so getting to dance was just a (very nerve-wracking) bonus.

“I am so happy knowing that I did my best, raised over $20K for the NSW Cancer Council, danced my heart out and met some absolute legends along the way.

“This event is so powerful in its ability to support our community, bring us together and show us what we’re capable of.

“And without a doubt now I

feel unstoppable,” said Em.

Melissa Rullis-Duncan from Lavender Rose Funerals, whose dancer teacher was Hannah Johnson from Bishop Druitt College, told NOTA, “Meet Sparkle and Gidget, the characters we called ourselves to help develop our provocative cabaret dance routine.

“I knew the talent and creativity in the Coffs community is epic, so I wanted to do something completely different from all the other stars and just bring something entertaining and risqué.

“I announced during the show that I am currently eighteen weeks pregnant, so rehearsals were difficult for my dance teacher Hannah.

“As every mum knows the challenge to look your best and kick your goals in between the toilet breaks, spewing and

fatigue is difficult.

“The real stars are the Coffs community who donated to me or dad financially or came to cheer us on at the show, they helped us contribute to raising over $90,000.

“This is the kind of community I want to raise my child in,” said Mel.

Stars of Coffs Coast participant Sam Hill, a rally car driver and proprietor of BP Service Centre told NOTA, “The last three months have been an incredible journey.

“From the dad whose job was to carry the costumes and park the car, I went on a journey to transform into a performer with a cause.

“From the first day that I was asked to join Stars of Coffs Coast Dance for Cancer I decided to go all in, in true #senditsam style.

“Fundraising, box ticked, networking, box ticked, dance practice three days a week, box ticked.

“My mentor and partner in crime and now friend on this wicked ride is the amazing talent, Teo Ross.”

Sam admits to feeling truly humbled to have such an opportunity to spend time learning to dance and perform from the talent that Teo is.

He also paid thanks to his “amazing” wife Rayna.

“She is my biggest fan, and

is always ready for whatever crazy adventure I come home with.”

Sam was supported by a host of family and friends who came up from Sydney for the night.

“Every single person that helped along the way, together we raised over $,5000 individually, to a collective of over $90,000 raised for Cancer Council NSW for the event.

“While it wasn’t a competition, everyone knows I’m a competitor, so it feels good to know that I brought everything I had to the stage, and that the crowd loved it.

“I think we were all winners,” closed Sam

Judge Alison Paul told News Of The Area, “It was an absolute honour being asked to judge Stars of Coffs Coast alongside our local member elect Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos.

“The amazing community of Coffs Harbour was on show last night with eight mindblowing performances.

“The judges and crowd favourite was Em Pitomaki and Jade Naidu, closely followed by Sam Hill and Teo Ross.

“But all the Stars put in an amazing effort, from dance routines to costumes, a truly amazing night for all,” she said.

q Winners of both Judges' Choice and Fundraisers awards were Em Pitomaki and dance teacher Jade Naidu from Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio.

q Dance teacher from Bishop Druitt College, Hannah Johnson with her student, Melissa Rullis-Duncan from Lavender Rose Funerals dancing as Sparkle and Gidget.

At TAFE there’s no ordinary hot cross bun

By Andrea FERRARI

IT WAS mise en place in motion at the TAFE NSW Coffs Campus commercial kitchen where the Certificate III baking apprentices were producing batches of various varieties of hot cross buns on Tuesday 28 March.

For the uninitiated, mise en place is the preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service.

A first principle of mise en place is planning, and TAFE Baking Teacher Paul Miranda is a stickler for making a plan.

“Preparation began early this morning deciding which varieties of buns to make,” Paul told News Of The Area.

“We listed all our ingredients on the board and put our heads together to decide what to make.”

With both innovation and tradition featuring in their final choice, the students chose five flavours: white chocolate, cranberries and macadamias; garlic butter and herbs; passionfruit, pineapple and buttercream; conventional fruit; and Devonshire tea buns.

There’s a fundamental process in baking that the students are learning from Paul: weigh, mix, rest, scale, mould (shape), prove, bake, glaze and decorate.

By mid-morning, with the delicious smells permeating TAFE’s Hospitality and Tourism Block 1, a further process step was on everyone’s minds - eat.

Working like a multiset alarm, Paul has all the process times in his head as the apprentices are whipping up fillings, proving mixtures, putting trays in ovens and importantly getting things out of the oven at the right time for a perfectly baked bun.

“It’s a trade skill,” said Paul.

“We cannot rely on timers, although we do use them, but

to be professional you need to know.”

Another trade skill he trains is also a mise en place discipline - clean as you go.

And on Paul’s territory it’s spick and span despite having a combination of students, flour, fresh cream, melted butter and a lot of kitchen hardware around.

“It has to be spotless,” said

Paul.

The students baking up the huge batch of buns were from Woolworths Woolgoolga, Toormina and Park Beach Plaza with two young men from Bakers Delight in Port Macquarie.

Ezra Sury, who works at Woolworths Toormina, had worked in kitchens before he “found baking”, which he now rates as “a good life skill, a trade as old as time.”

Sue Mowle, a baking

apprentice working at Woolworths Park Beach Plaza was formerly a cook, but found baking to be more creative.

“You can express yourself with baking, especially when it comes to cake decorating,” she told NOTA.

With over 140 million hot cross buns sold by major retailers each year across Australia, the Easter treat is a staple skill for baking apprentices.

Today they come in all tastes and toppings, but there’s one thing for sure.

“There’s no ordinary hot cross bun, they are all extraordinary,” said Paul Miranda.

q TAFE NSW baking teacher Paul Miranda shows how the apprentices worked out their top five choices of hot cross buns to make.

q Ryan Dawes from Bakers Delight Port Macquarie with teacher Paul Miranda testing how the dough has proved, and Ezra Sury from Woolworths Toormina.

q Sue Mowle, a baking apprentice who works at Park Beach Plaza Woolworths, piping in the pineapple and buttercream filling.

q Ezra Sury checking the hot cross buns that will be glazed with garlic and herb butter.

q Head Teacher of Tourism and Hospitality, Phil Caldicott, patiently waiting for some cooled hot cross buns to take to his hungry students who have smelled the delicious aroma.

TAFE offers fee-free courses for the green fingered

By Andrea FERRARI

TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus is calling for registrations for two upcoming free horticulture courses.

The Garden Design course offers an introduction to garden design, while Garden Magic is an introduction to horticulture with a hands-on approach.

Course teacher for Introduction to Garden Design, Tony McGowan told News Of The Area, “This short course provides an introduction to the discipline of garden design.

“It will show how horticulturists, landscape practitioners and homeowners can approach new and existing gardens in need of planning, prior to the installation of hard and soft garden construction.

“Having an existing knowledge of plants, drafting, lawns, soil preparation and garden construction will be an advantage though not essential,” he said.

The main topics covered in Garden Design include: what is a design brief; how to undertake a simple site analysis; what a concept design involves and how it provides a starting point; and all about

producing a simple garden design plan.

Garden Magic is a hands-on six-week course, packed with information, Ruth Maitland, Horticulture Teacher at TAFE NSW told NOTA.

“We start off with soil health, such an important topic, as thriving soils are the basis of sustaining our food production,” she said.

During the course the participants will be shown easy and practical ways to improve soil in their vegetable garden.

“We cover a wide range of topics from the right choice of vegetables to grow, plants to attract beneficial insects, fruit trees, propagation…the list goes on.

“This is all from an organic gardening perspective,” she said.

Ruth has found that many of the participants from past courses had improved their knowledge and abilities and wanted to know more, with several deciding to enrol in TAFE’s certificate level courses to continue building their skills in the garden.

“We need more people to understand and cherish our soils and environment and more training for horticulturalists in our

workforce,” she said. Both courses start in May and do not require any assessment completion as they are non-accredited.

Places are limited.

Call (02) 6659 3139 or email anne. gundry2@tafensw.edu.au for enquiries or to enrol.

104.1 CHYFM raffles Sharks vs Knights tickets

By Andrea FERRARI

104.1 CHYFM is conducting a raffle to give away four double passes to the ‘Sharks Have Heart’ community bay at the upcoming Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights NRL Round 12 game on Saturday, 20 May at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour.

104.1 CHYFM was selected by the Cronulla Sharks as their Giving Partner as part of the Sharks ‘From The Heart’ program.

104.1 CHYFM is a not-for-profit, fully independent youth community radio station that runs on the goodwill, hard work, passion and dedication of volunteers and staff and the generosity of subscribers, donors and sponsors who fund the station.

“The assistance we have been receiving from the Sharks to assist with our fundraising efforts has been amazing,” said Station Manager Angie Vaughan.

“And with this game expected to be a sellout, we may have the only remaining tickets to the game.

“We have four double passes that we will

be raffling off, with the draw happening on Tuesday, 16 May, during the station’s NRL program, which is on between 4.30pm and 6pm.

“And we’ve got a surprise for our loyal listeners on the last two tickets, which may well be the only two tickets left to the match.”

So, how can you buy a raffle ticket?

Station volunteers will be selling raffle tickets at various markets around the Coffs Coast area in coming weeks.

“As we are a community station, being part of community markets is not just a great way of showing the stations’ support for our local community and promoting the station, but also gives us a chance to meet listeners, fans and new people,” Angie told News Of The Area.

All funds raised will go towards station operational costs, equipment upgrades and training.

You can purchase tickets from the 104.1 CHYFM stall at the following markets:

Friday 7 April at Twilight Food Market, Park Beach Reserve – 4pm to 9pm (weather permitting).

Saturday 8 April at Woolgoolga Beach Market, Beach Road, Woolgoolga – 7.30am to 1.30pm.

Sunday 9 April at Harbourside Market, Jetty Foreshore – 8am to 2pm.

Friday 14 April at Twilight Food Market, Park Beach Reserve – 4pm to 9pm (weather permitting).

Saturday 15 April at Bellingen Community Market, Bellingen – 8am to 2pm.

Sunday 16 April at Harbourside Market, Jetty Foreshore – 8am to 2pm.

Friday 21 April at Twilight Food Market, Park Beach Reserve – 4pm to 9pm (weather permitting).

Saturday 22 April at Sawtell Family Market, CWA Elizabeth Street, Sawtell – 8am to 1pm.

Sunday 23 April at Harbourside Market, Jetty Foreshore – 8am to 2pm.

Saturday 29 April at Bollywood Beach Market, Beach Road, Woolgoolga – 8am to 1pm.

Sunday 30 April at Harbourside Market, Jetty Foreshore – 8am to 2pm.

Sunday 7 May at Harbourside Market,

Jetty – 8am to 2pm.

Saturday 13 May at Woolgoolga Beach Market, Beach Road, Woolgoolga – 7.30am to 1.30pm.

Sunday 14 May at Harbourside Market, Jetty Foreshore – 8am to 2pm.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10.

The raffle will be drawn on Tuesday, 16 May between 4.30pm and 6pm.

Winners will be notified by phone and announced on the station’s social media pages. For further information, contact Angie Vaughan, Station Manager at manager@ chyfm.org.au.

q The Garden Magic course teaches propagation and a whole lot more.

q Cronulla Sutherland Sharks players Nicho Hynes (left) and Dale Finucane (right).

Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums head off for a fling in Maclean

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band is preparing to attend the Maclean Highland Gathering at Maclean over the Easter weekend.

“While the band is not competing, the members attend the 8.30am street march on Easter Saturday morning, play near the Spar supermarket in main street and enjoy the Highland Gathering until the mass bands start at 4pm,” spokesperson for the band Dale Rodgers told News Of The Area.

“On Friday night, April 7, there’s a Ceilidh with mass bands performing from 7pm in the main street of Maclean.

“There is a variety of stalls, food venues, Highland dancing competition and Highland games as well as band competitions from 10am until late afternoon all at the Maclean showground.

“As fans of all-things Scottish, our members really get stuck into everything on offer at the annual Highland Gathering,” said Dale.

The organisers of the Highland Gathering, the Lower Clarence Scottish

Association, exist to foster and cultivate interest in Scottish music, sports, games, dancing, literature, and Scottish life generally.

The first Highland Gathering was held at Murrayville in 1893.

In 1894 it was held at the Maclean Showgrounds, which has been the event’s home for the past 129 years.

The Highland Gatherings provide the opportunity for high level competition for pipers, drummers, dancers and sportsmen and women in their chosen Scottish cultural pursuit.

It has grown to become one of Australia’s preeminent Scottish cultural events.

With an active calendar of Highland-style events, the Coffs Coast Pipe and Drums band members rarely let the wind go out of their bagpipes.

On Saturday 1 April, they joined with Armidale Pipe band for the annual Armidale Autumn Festival, leading the big parade through the streets of Armidale to the festival in the park.

Some of the Coffs musicians are part of the NSW Highlanders band, which is a composite band from across regional NSW which allows members to compete at a

higher level.

“This group has seen a variety of players from the Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band travel to Glasgow, Scotland three times, the Australian Pipe Band Championships in Sydney four times and the New Zealand Championships once, as well as regional competitions,” said Dale.

The NSW Highlanders are currently practicing and fundraising to travel back to Scotland in 2024 and will compete at the Maclean Highland Gathering.

Looking ahead to ANZAC Day on April 25, the Coffs Coast Pipe and Drums band will lead the march in Coffs

Harbour leaving at 9am and the Woolgoolga march at 11am.

Pipers will play at a range of local dawn services.

The Coffs Pipe and Drums band welcomes any new members who may be interested in learning to play the pipes, bass drum, snare drums or tenor drums.

All lessons are free and provided by current members.

If you have any old sets of bagpipes not being used, Coffs band would be happy to hear from you.

For enquiries phone Geoff on 0416 233 882 or visit the Coffs Coast Pipe and Drums Facebook page.

FANCY A SHAG?

Rod Stewart, David Bowie and Mick Jagger all had one. Even David Cassidy and Joan Jett.

The Shag haircut - iconic, casual and very rock & roll. The Seventies are back, but hopefully with a little more style this time round. This textured hairdo suits all face shapes and, as the ends are so feathery, it gives instant softness. The Shag works well on all hair types along as the hair is reasona-bly thick. Maintenance is lowjust wash and go with a little product to exaggerate the texture. Rockinn!

q Coffs Coast Pipe and Drums Band members heading to the Highland Gathering at Maclean.

q Paul and Michelle Richards and Dale and Geoff Rogers playing with the Armidale Pipe Band.

Join the Knitathon making ‘knitted boobs’ for cancer sufferers

By Andrea FERRARI

ON WEDNESDAY April 12 from 9am to 3pm, the Boambee East Community Hall will be filled with the clicking of knitting needles powering away for a purpose.

The community is invited to come along and do their bit at a ‘Knitathon’ organised by CWA Urunga member Yvonne Argent, where knitters will create prosthetic breasts for women who have lost theirs through mastectomy.

Whether you are able knitters or all-fingers-and-

thumbs, the organisers will find you a job on the day.

“It will be a social, chatty atmosphere where attendees knit prosthetic breasts for women who lost their breasts through cancer,” Yvonne told News Of The Area.

“Whether you can knit or not you’ll get a job,” said Yvonne, laughing, “there’s other jobs like sewing and stuffing the ‘breasts’.”

Yvonne had a mastectomy in 2017 and started the Knitathon in 2018 with the CWA at Gunnedah where she lived at the time.

Since moving to Urunga

in early 2022 and joining the local CWA, she’s set up the Knitathon for the Coffs Coast community to contribute to.

The ‘knitted boobs’ are made to a specific simple pattern devised by Yvonne to make it easy for even beginner knitters to follow and are made from 100 percent Bendigo Woollen Mills cotton stuffed with soft padding, all provided on the day.

“Knitted, sewn and stuffed, they are distributed to hospitals for breast cancer patients,” she said.

The knitted breasts are used to slide into the bra cup.

Those joining the Knitathon pay a donation of $10 which covers the cost of morning tea, lunch and allday tea and coffee.

“All you have to do is bring a pair of 3.75mm knitting needles and your sense of humour and all materials and patterns will be supplied,” said Yvonne.

There will also be a raffle held on the day.

“You don’t need to stay all day; you can arrive and leave as you need,” said Yvonne.

For more information contact Yvonne on 0490 926 917 or at yargent2@gmail. com.

Coffs students learn stewardship on the headland

By Andrea FERRARI

LANDCARE has partnered with St John Paul College Coffs Harbour in an educational project for Year 10 students centred around stewardship of our natural environment.

Some 150 St John Paul College students, hosted onsite at Boambee Headland by Landcare and Coastal Works, worked together from Monday 27 to Friday 31 March.

Barry Powells, President of Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL), oversaw the activities, assisted by Landcare volunteers and the Coastal Works bush regeneration team led by Aaron Hartley.

“The students were

introduced to the many different plant communities found on this coastal headland and were engaged in some basic weeding and planting trees to help with the re-vegetation process after the 2021 October hail storm,” Barry told News Of The Area.

Michael Stubbs, Assistant Principal at St John Paul College, said the opportunity to work with Landcare “provides the students with a real experience of putting what they have learned about stewardship into action”.

In the afternoon the students linked their practical learning with an activity where they took three photographs: one showing something beautiful

and natural, one picture of how humans and nature are working together and one picture of where humans have destroyed a natural environment… such as dropping rubbish.

“They then had to write 100-150 words linking why they had chosen those pictures and linked it in with a gospel passage that tells us we’re doing the right thing,” Michael told NOTA.

“Here they can experience caring for creation and serving one another.”

Nic Morgan, a PDHPE teacher at St John Paul do for the future generations.

“It connects the kids to the beauty of the Gumbaynggirr land we’re lucky enough to be

“It gives kids hands-on

experience of what Landcare and Coastal Works do – it’s an experience that may change a kid’s life course to include looking after the land,” he said.

Barry Powell said Landcare hopes to help students develop a greater understanding of the natural diversity of our local area and the importance of not just maintaining it, but to improve it where necessary.

“The massive damage done by the hail storm in October 2021 and the reclamation work Landcare is doing is a good example of the latter,” Barry said.

“Involving the local

community has always been a long term goal of mine and we are delighted to have this first opportunity for us to work on-ground with these students to share firsthand knowledge of what is involved in site preparation with activities such as strategic weeding, choice of species to plant and why them specifically, planting and the placing of tree protection guards to prevent them being eaten by wallabies of which there is a good population on the headland.

“We will also explain the importance of followup maintenance, to water if necessary and keep weeds at bay.

“Each day the groups were taken on a rainforest walk around the headland to highlight the amazing diversity found here.

“On the site there are eleven different ecological plant habitats with over 160 species identified being found within this headland area,” said Barry.

“Great thanks go to Coastal Works who couldn’t have been more helpful with this project; thanks to Aaron Hartley and his team.”

q CWA members will knit and stuff ‘knitted breasts’ for those who have lost their breasts to mastectomy.

q St John Paul College students and teachers on Boambee headland to work with Landcare on planting and weeding, where Aunty Vicki Filewood gave a Welcome to Country.

q Dave Wood from Sawtell Dunecare, a stalwart Landcare volunteer, explains weeds.

q St John Paul College students get stuck into weeding on Boambee headland under the guidance of Landcare.

q Planting trees is an important part of regenerating Boambee headland where the flora had been devastated by the October 2021 hail storm – St John Paul College students with PDHPE teacher Nic Morgan (right).

q Barry Powells, President of North Regional Landcare, in high-viz, with St John Paul College students and teachers and members of Coastal Works.

Improving balance for fall prevention

By Andrea FERRARI

FALLS are the focus of April Falls Day, the first day of a month-long balance, strength and independence awareness initiative supported by Mid North Coast Local Health District which encourages residents over the age of 65 to get hopping, leaping and standing on one leg.

For people aged in their mid-sixties and beyond, specific types of physical activity help reduce the risk of a fall and can maintain a person’s strength and independence.

Falling over in your more senior years is nothing like when you were a toddler; if bones break they can take longer to mend, we lose the ability to save ourselves as we go down, and confidence can be knocked, meaning we can lose some independence.

Better Balance for Fall

Prevention is the theme of this year’s April Falls Month program, supported by the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network.

April Falls Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the latest best practice fall prevention strategies, with the overall campaign goal to get active and improve balance for fall prevention.

Bellingen residents Thomas Hoffman, Gary Martin and Bill Peel recently participated in Stepping On, a free seven-week fall prevention program aimed at improving balance and movement, promoting hazard awareness and maintaining a healthy and independent lifestyle.

The trio signed up following a stint in hospital for Thomas, where he was confined to a wheelchair and had to undergo intensive

physical therapy to get his mobility back.

“During the course we learnt how to walk safely, what obstacles to look out for, exercises to do to increase balance and strength and even what type of shoes are best to walk in,” said Thomas.

“It really built up my strength, confidence and motivation to move more.”

Gary Martin participated in the program as a carer and has seen a significant improvement in Thomas since his involvement in Stepping On.

“None of us were going to wrap ourselves up in cotton wool and sit in a corner; Thomas especially has more motivation to get out of bed, walk the dog and enjoy keeping his body strong and active,” he said.

Senior Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and President of the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society, Professor Kim Delbaere

Local birders spot rare Oriental Cuckoo

By Andrea FERRARI

A STRANGE feathered friend surprised local Coffs Coast birders recently, giving them a very unusual sighting for our area.

On Wednesday 22 March Ellany Whelan and Cheryl Cooper were walking and peering as birders do, and suddenly saw the bird in a patch of bushland near Howard Street in Coffs Harbour.

Both birders managed to take a photo of the visitor, curious to find out who this stranger was.

With a bit of investigating, it was identified as an Oriental Cuckoo, a bird that breeds in Asia, but does wander southwards in the northern winter, mostly to

said, “Older people benefit from regular tai chi, group exercise programs, gym sessions, community-based falls prevention programs such as Stepping On, or simple exercises at home to improve muscle strength and balance.

“Research has also shown that regular exercise can reduce falls in older

people by 23 percent, but slowly building up highchallenge balance exercises can increase the effects of exercise by up to 40 percent.”

The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) has collaborated with the NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network to produce a range of April Falls resources for patients,

families, carers and health staff with fall prevention information available on the CEC website at www.cec. health.nsw.gov.au.

To find a local exercise group that includes balance and strength exercises, visit the NSW Active and Healthy website at www. activeandhealthy.nsw.gov. au/.

Malaysia,

Indonesia and the Philippines.

“The Coffs Harbour bird must have decided to really go travelling,” Cheryl told News Of The Area.

“One of the brilliant, and frustrating, things about birding is that you never know what might turn up where.

“We wanted to stay close to home on Wednesday and just added this little foray in at the end of a few hours birding at Muttonbird Island.”

The birders were at the Men’s Shed end of Howard Street at about 11am and saw the bird fly from one tree to another and followed it.

“Luckily for us, it gave us a tree-top viewing before taking off and disappearing,” Cheryl said.

“Five minutes either side and we would probably have missed it and we had certainly not expected to see it,” she said.

"It is so important we

keep these natural areas in and around Coffs Harbour; this is yet another reason not to over develop the jetty area.

“We simply will not get birds of this nature in a highly developed area," said Cheryl.

Richard Jordan of Bellingen Birders congratulated Cheryl and Ellany for their skill in locating, photographing and

identifying the bird.

He said that Oriental Cuckoos breed widely in northern Asia, including Russia, and then spend the winter further south, mainly in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Richard believes that the Coffs Harbour bird had an unusual wanderlust.

q Bellingen residents Bill Peel, Thomas Hoffman and Gary Martin have benefited from the Stepping On fall prevention program.

q A helpful photo to identify this unexpected visitor to Australian shores. The back of the bird by Ellany Whelan.

q Cheryl Cooper’s photo of the Oriental Cuckoo she spotted in Coffs Harbour; a bird that breeds in Asia.

Rugby mum inspires thousands to support local Cancer Institute

By Andrea FERRARI

DETERMINATION in droves

saw Boambee East footy mum Olivia Riddel launch an idea which raised more than $10,600 for local cancer patients.

Thousands turned up to support the first ever Charity Shield Day between the Sawtell Junior Panthers and the Ballina Seagulls on Sunday 28 March at Rex Hardaker Oval in Toormina, raising money for local cancer support organisations.

Alongside the day’s matches, a massive fundraiser was held, with local men and boys stepping up to have their heads shaved.

A mum of three, 32-yearold Olivia started treatment for breast cancer on Christmas Eve as a patient of

the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI).

While friends and the Sawtell Junior Rugby League Club initially wanted to launch a GoFundMe campaign for Olivia, she was determined to make a difference for all MNCCI patients on the Coffs Coast.

“My family and I are so blessed to be a part of such an amazing supportive community not only at the Sawtell Junior Panthers, but just in the community in general,” Olivia told News Of The Area.

“This just goes to show in the amount we raised at the fundraiser.

“Cancer touches so many people, whether it be your own journey, family or friends, so doing some good for our local Mid North Coast Cancer Institute means what

goes around comes around.

“I just wanted to do something with my story; to turn a negative into a positive,” Olivia said.

“Yes, cancer sucks but people also feel they can’t talk about it.

“Well, I want to say the care I’ve received, and the people who work at our local MNCCI, has been amazing.

“From the girls in the front office to the oncology team, the wonderful nurses in the treatment room, Breast Nurse Jane (Kelly) and the social workers… everyone has been absolutely phenomenal.

“I wanted to do some good with my story; to normalise cancer so people are not so hushed about it or afraid of it,” she said.

The Charity Shield Day grew from a simple idea

with a secret objective of raising $10,000 into a fun family day supported by several thousand people and exceeding all expectations.

It will continue as an annual event in the preseason period to assist other charities on the Coffs Coast and Ballina.

Olivia’s two sons, twelveyear-old Toby and five-yearold Charlie, were part of the fundraising effort, along with their mates, shaving their heads and proudly sporting a new look while adding to the fundraising target.

Another youngster, fourteen-year-old Eryn Sandry also quadrupled her $500 goal in support of Olivia’s campaign.

MNCCI Breast Clinical Nurse Consultant Jane Kelly and Oncology Social Worker Robert Brangwin were among the visitors to the big day.

“Olivia is an amazing woman,” Jane said.

“She was absolutely determined to make a difference for our patients, and she has done exactly that.

“The Charity Shield Day was a huge event, requiring a lot of effort.

“We are extremely grateful to Olivia, and to the club for supporting her ambitious plans, but we also want to thank every person who supported the day, including so many youngsters who shaved or coloured their hair in the hope of raising money to help others.

“It was a community effort, and what a stunning success it was,” Jane closed.

Coffs IWD Woman of the Year donates to the Soupie

By Andrea FERRARI

DONATING one third of her International

Women’s Day Coffs Harbour Woman of the Year 2023 prize money to the Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Kitchen, Doris Cowan presented a cheque for $500 to the Soupie’s Phil Crofts on Tuesday 28 March.

“I pre-decided that if I won Coffs Harbour Woman of the Year that I would honour my fellow finalist Jo-Anne Brown, the CEO of Baringa Private Hospital, who had committed to me that if she won she was going to donate to my 3R’s - rest, refuel, recover – project and to the Soup Kitchen, both charities that she has helped out with in the past and continues to do so,” Doris told News Of The Area.

Doris holds a debt of gratitude to Jo-Anne for personal reasons.

“During the early stages of recovering from anorexia nervosa my appearance made it difficult to gain employment,” said Doris, “yet Jo-Anne took a chance on me and hired me as a physio aid with my background in personal training.

“This position allowed me to regain my self-confidence and help others achieve their recovery goals after surgery or a stroke.”

Coming from lived experience of anorexia, Doris said she believes it is important for people with mental illness to find a purpose to motivate them to feel better.

“This job did this for me on so many levels.

“The team at Baringa was very supportive of me.

“Jo-Anne is also responsible for the establishment of the mental health unit at Baringa.

“I thank Jo-Anne for the part she played in my recovery and where I am today and through this gratitude, I decided to donate $500 to Phil and his team at the Soup Kitchen.

“I have also teamed up with him to help distribute linen and clothing to those in need

with a stall set up outside the Soup Kitchen.” The Soup Kitchen is open each day Monday to Friday 12.30 - 1.30pm (closed public holidays).

To enquire about volunteering or donations email ucacoffs@optusnet.com.au.

q Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Social Worker Robert Brangwin and Breast Nurse Jane Kelly with Sawtell Junior Panthers Secretary Cassie Engel and a very motivated Olivia Riddel with the first ever Charity Shield.

q Kelly Hobbs, Khaila Chalker, Selena Brennan and Malinda Ogilvy take the clippers to Dylan Taylor, Harley Teale and Olivia Riddel’s sons Toby and Charlie.

q Mid North Coast Cancer Institute fundraiser Olivia Riddel with two of her biggest supporters – son Toby and his mate Dylan Taylor.

q Phil Crofts of the Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Kitchen accepts the donation of $500 from Doris Cowan, Coffs Harbour ’s current IWD Woman of the Year (right) and Jo-Anne Brown, CEO Baringa Private Hospital (left).

What a day for The Armidale School at Jetty Swims

By Andrea FERRARI and Tim HUGHES

IDEAL conditions and a commitment to finding pace and rhythm early paid off for Isabella Henderson, who led home a team of 161 swimmers from The Armidale School (TAS) in the 2000m Beachside Radiology Coffs Ocean Swim on Sunday 26 March.

Attendance by TAS at the Coffs Oceans Swims is a tradition the school is proud of.

A previous age champion in the pool at TAS, it was the first open water event for the fifteen-year-old from Middlebrook Station, Scone, who crossed the line in a

time of 33.27, placing second in the girls 14-19 category, 8th female and 15th finisher overall.

“I love the beach but it was my first ever open water swim and a whole new experience, so I wasn’t quite sure how I would go,” Isabella told News Of The Area.

“I decided to go out pretty hard at the start to try and find some open water and other swimmers of a similar pace and then kept with them,” she said.

“The calm conditions meant it was quite easy to see the buoys and every time I went around one, I just put my head down and focused on the next one.

“I was pleased with my time though I had nothing to compare it to, and was pretty surprised to be the first TAS swimmer home,” she said.

It was a particularly fitting result for Isabella who was a driving force behind a week of activities at TAS raising awareness of mental health, and in particular, the Blue Tree Project mental wellness program.

“It was also nice for us all to wear blue caps and tape around our arms to spread the message that it’s okay not to be okay, and we had our own little blue tree in the sand there to remind us all of that,” said Isabella, who was joined by her sister Georgia in the 2000m event, while younger sibling Fi swam in the 300m event.

Not long behind were two other TAS girls, Lily Lorimer (33:59) and Prue Black (34.47).

The first TAS boy home was sixteen-year-old James Collum in 36.00.

Eleven-year-old Edward Pengilley from Tamworth was the youngest member of the team, joining older siblings Hamish, Archie and Isobel in the water.

parents and our number one supporter, the Principal Dr Horton, who witnessed the event for the first time.

q On the water helping with rescues were The Armidale School surf life saving bronze medallists Bailey Barrett, Charlie McDouall, Toby Inglis, Wylie Wright, Jemima Thibault, Lucy Crowley, Emily Buntine and Eliza Crawford.

Such was the strength in numbers that TAS made up around 40 percent of entries in the 2000m event.

Coordinator Jim Pennington said it was terrific to return to the iconic event after a threeyear hiatus due to the COVID pandemic and road closures caused by flood damage preventing them from attending.

“It was a wonderful cross section of our community involved from students, staff,

Do you have a story for Seniors Stories Volume Nine?

SUBMISSIONS for Seniors’ Stories 2023 open soon, giving older people the opportunity to share their life experiences.

Seniors’ Stories is a writing competition aimed at celebrating the lives and contributions of seniors by giving them an opportunity to share their own short stories.

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Inc (FAW) are again conducting a Seniors’ Stories Competition, with the Top 100 stories to be featured in Seniors Stories Volume Nine.

This year's theme is ‘Ageing and Life Lessons’ and there are many stories all of us can tell about reflecting

back on our lives.

The highlight, in addition to being one of the Top 100 stories published in Seniors Stories Vol. 9, is to attend a ceremony at NSW Parliament House where you can share with others your experiences, successes and failures.

Long time MC Jean Kittson has people rolling in the aisles with her take on ageing.

These stories showing senior years are worth sharing and are a great way of passing on to future generations your experiences.

John Sahyoun, a Myall Coast News Of The Area reporter, has been a featured writer in the Seniors’ Stories competition four times.

“It’s a great experience and really gets your creative juices going,” John said.

“It’s about telling a good yarn and who knows, you might have a story worthy of the top 100,” said Mr Sahyoun.

So grab your pens, tap into your memories, ask family/

friends for their anecdotes and create a short story for others to enjoy.

The competition is open to all New South Wales Seniors Card and Seniors Saver Card holders.

To give you some idea of what to write about, previous successful stories are available as FDP and audio formats at www.seniorscard. nsw.gov.au/news-activities/

“Apart from the swimmers we had nine of our Year 12 students who achieved their surf bronze medallions last year and three staff on rescue boards in the water giving additional water safety support.

“We’re also grateful that the organisers Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club, who partner us with our surf life program, allowed us to have our own ‘blue wave’ start,” he said.

“All in all it was a magnificent day for everyone involved and a terrific wrap up to Blue Week activities at TAS.”

For more on the Blue Tree Project, visit https:// www.bluetreeproject.com. au/.

seniors-stories.

Stories are limited to 1000 words or less and entry is free.

The contest opens at 9.00am on 8 April and closes at 6.00pm on 20 May 2023.

Seniors’ Stories Vol. 9 will be launched in November 2023.

For any queries contact Maureen Kelly OA on 0417 403 720 or email honsecretary@ fawnsw.org.au.

q The Armidale School team of more than 160 participants were a sea of blue at the Beachside Radiology Coffs Ocean Swims 2023.

q All smiles after the swim were The Armidale School participants Bethan Palfreyman, Charlotte Armstrong and Emily Benham.

q Isabella Henderson interviewed by a race official after her finish.

q Isabella Henderson sprints home.

q The Armidale School team entered the water in an eye-catching ‘blue wave’.

q The successful writers featured in Seniors Stories 2022.

q Long time MC Jean Kittson entertains the crowd.

High calibre circus and theatrics this April at the Jetty Theatre

GET ready for a critically acclaimed school holidays at the Jetty Theatre!

This month’s highlight for kid’s entertainment is a high calibre circus performance, Children Are Stinky, coming to the Jetty Theatre on Wednesday 19 April at 11am and 1pm.

As the duo attempt to prove that kids are stinky, they are met with messy, ridiculous and hysterical twists.

They only succeed in proving that children are awesome and they know it!

Expect daredevil stunts, incredible acrobatics, lightning fast hula hoops, loads of laughs and lots of fun, leaving adults and children with their jaws on the floor hooting for more.

On Saturday 22 April at 9pm, theatre lovers will go wild over Wild Thing by Suzanne Hawley.

This new Australian play sees a stellar cast lead by Di Smith (A Country Practice, Puberty Blues, Muriel's Wedding) along with a “who’s who” of Australian theatre, TV and film.

This show is funny, authentic and sometimes controversial, guaranteed to inflame conversation.

A tale of sea eagles and pole dancing, of children and childhood dreams, of religion and rock ‘n roll.

Most of all this is a tale of friendships that have stood the test of time.

Until now.

Jackie, Elizabeth, Frances and Susan

become besties at high school and find freedom in ‘Swinging’ London a decade later.

After that they carve out very different lives for themselves and don't see each other as often, but always meet up once a year for the ‘Musketeer’s dinner’.

But this year is different.

For tickets and more information call 6648 4930 or see the whole program at www. jettytheatre.com

Di Smith in association with Arts on Tour

Written by Suzanne Hawley

q Children Are Stinky brings daredevil stunts and lots of laughs to the Jetty Theatre.

q Di Adams, Katrina Foster, Lewis Fitz-Gerald and Helen O'Connor perform in Wild Thing.

q Wild Thing actors Di Adams, Katrina Foster, Di Smith and Helen O'Connor.

Arts and crafts at the Gypsy Art Group’s Easter Exhibition

John

Dungeons & Dragons (CTC)

Air (CTC)

Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

Friday 16 June 2023 @ 8pm

By Andrew VIVIAN

IF you have thought you might like to nurture your creative talents then you might like to visit the Gypsy Art Group’s Easter Art and Craft Exhibition at the Botanic Gardens. Group members will run free, handson daily demonstrations, as well as display their art and craft works.

The exhibition runs from 10am until 3pm each day from Friday April 7 to Tuesday April 11.

Demonstrations will be from 10:30am.

Sharron Arnold will demonstrate gelliprint plants and concertina books on Saturday, Kerrie Stewart will do eco printing on Sunday, Caz Rhodes will show how to make cards with mixed media on Monday and Marion Creer will explain art journals on Tuesday.

The Group meets fortnightly on Thursday from 9 am to 1pm at the Boambee Community Centre.

For further information about the Group call by for a chat or contact Sharron on 0401044417.

• Argonauts (PG)

• Mavka: The Forest Song (PG)

• Mafia Mama (CTC)

• Polite Society (CTC)

• 80 for Brady (M)

LIAM COOPER’S KING OF THE KEYS

Saturday August 5, 2023 @ 7.30pm

BJORN AGAIN

Friday August 25, 2023 @ 8pm

MUSIC OF THE NIGHTTRIBUTE TO ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS60’S VARIETY SHOW

Sunday June 18, 2023 2:00pm

A TRIBUTE TO THE DELLTONES

Sunday July 30, 2023 2:00pm

Sunday August 27, 2023 @ 2pm

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

Saturday September 2, 2023 @ 7.30pm

Wick: Chapter 4 (MA15+)

q The Gypsy Art Group caters for a range of art and craft interests. Photo: Kerrie Stewart.

HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look

On theCouch

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

By Manny WOOD

Planning for Blended Families

JACK and Jill each have two children to previous relationships. They have been married for ten years and are concerned about their estate planning.

Their primary concern is that they want to make proper provision for each other but they also wish to ensure that their respective childrens’ inheritance is protected.

They seek specialist advice.

The solicitor explains that if they make “simple” wills, leaving their whole estate to each other, with all four children receiving a share of the survivor’s estate, that there is a risk that the survivor could change their will or enter into another relationship, which could lead to some of the children missing-out.

On the basis that Jack and Jill’s primary asset is their jointly owned matrimonial home, the solicitor recommends that they consider “severing the joint tenancy” so that each of them hold a 50 percent share of their home as “tenants in common” and that their wills create “flexible life interests” allowing their surviving spouse to be provided with appropriate accommodation.

The solicitor explains that under this type of will, the surviving spouse would be responsible for the payment of rates, insurance and the maintenance of the home.

If the surviving spouse wishes to relocate, the proposed will also creates options which include purchasing another property, acquiring a right to reside in a retirement village or nursing home, or renting out the matrimonial home and paying the surviving spouse the rental income.

The solicitor explains the importance of choosing the right executors to give effect to their wishes, which includes providing appropriate accommodation for the surviving spouse whilst also preserving the capital of the residence for the respective sides of the family.

The solicitor also addresses Jack and Jill’s superannuation and life insurance and the importance of executing powers of attorney that also address the spouse’s ability to occupy the matrimonial home.

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

Questions for Sally Townley in the name of transparency

DEAR News Of The Area, RECENTLY our Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Sally Townley, ran again for the local state seat, and in the process of electioneering some thoughts came to mind which need to be addressed by her.

Before, when Sally Townley was a member of the previous Council and was a member of what I have christened ‘The Gang of Four’ including our former Mayor, she voted in support of many things which have proved to be financially disadvantageous to us, the ratepayers.

Included in this was the lease of the Airport and the associated joint development of the Airport Industrial Estate which has since seen Council and thus ratepayers become liable for millions in costs and overruns.

Secondly she was a vociferous proponent and supporter of the new Council chambers currently being erected at a cost in excess of $80 million.

She was part of that ‘Gang’ that voted for the original financing through sale of council buildings and which to our cost has been a dismal failure.

Even more importantly, in the

dying days last year of the old Council, questions were raised in Council as to the purchase from Council by Councillor Townley of land in Sawtell for a sum of $500.00.

Yes that’s correct, $500.

Usually, when Council sells land for whatever reason, for example having rates owing, surplus to use etc, the public are invited to tender and or bid at open auction.

Questions were raised in Council meetings about the need for an inquiry but since the election in September this issue has disappeared entirely.

Councillor Townley’s recent use of Freedom Of Information legislation and her championing of this openness (and dare I say integrity) warrants an explanation to us, the ratepayers.

Now is the time for a full and open release of facts concerning this episode.

Seeing that the Councillor is so concerned with openness and integrity (her campaign was big on this), perhaps she will at last allow a full and frank discussion of this matter.

There may be an innocent explanation

Stage two issues at the Boat Ramp

DEAR News Of The Area, HAVING just gone online to look at the stage two design of the Coffs Harbour Boat Ramp I can just imagine how unhappy the boaties are going to be when it’s complete.

For example did they know their fish cleaning tables are relocated to beside the shoreline.

Will fishermen throw their fish frames into the ocean thus attracting sharks into the harbour?

They don’t show a water line to the fish cleaning table or where the excess effluent goes but I presume it flows to

the storm water pipe nearby and into the harbour.

Did they know they’ll now have to park nose in and reverse out with their trailer between other cars and trailers to retrieve their boats.

Worse if they park in the grass spillover parking spots, they’ll have to back out against the main road traffic.

It gets worse the more you look at it.

A 10 metre road to turn a 12 metre boat and trailer at a sharp angle.

If your boat and trailer is longer than 12 metres, which many are, you need to park somewhere else.

Then there’s the sharp exit turns

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

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband has a very irritating ringtone on his phone.

It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Is it wrong of me to ask him to change it?

Olive K.

Dear Olive,

A personalised ringtone can tell you a lot about a person.

You should therefore be aware that others may judge you based on this marker of your personality.

I was quite taken aback, for example, when my GP paused our consultation because his mobile rang.

As Steppenwolf's 'Born to be Wild' filled the room, I wondered if this was the right man to be taking my blood pressure reading and performing a routine biopsy.

Email addresses are also fraught. When I worked in recruitment, it was very hard to suggest a client to a future employer when the client's email was drunk&stumbling95@gmail. com.

My own husband had to change his piercing ringtone because it was upsetting the dogs.

Maybe you can come to a compromise and change your ringtones regularly to keep things interesting.

Carpe diem, Jasminda

which would be welcome, but we need openness from our Council, its employees and its individual Councillors.

Certainly to the ordinary ratepayer, who wouldn't mind a block of land in Sawtell for $500!

So over to you Councillor/Deputy Mayor Sally Townley.

Regards, I WIGHTMAN, Coffs Harbour.

getting out of the car park.

But who knows, in six months time when the sand pumping system has failed they might not have to park there because they can’t get their boat out through the channel.

Thank god the LNP are not still in charge of the pro high rise in the public recreation area on the foreshore.

Who knows what mischief they could have caused.

Regards, Peter LEWIS, Park Beach.

From the Mayor’s desk

By PAUL AMOS (Mayor) City of Coffs Harbour

THERE are plenty of good causes in the City of Coffs Harbour area.

But I'm going to highlight just one that is very relatable to our specific LGA, that is Parkinson’s Disease.

Why?

Because April is world Parkinson's awareness month.

There are 70,000 people in New South Wales who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease and a lot of those sufferers are concentrated in the northern New South Wales area because of our large population of retirees.

This is a progressive neurological disease that has no cure.

The good news here in Coffs Harbour is we have support available to keep people living with Parkinsons and their caregivers.

We have two very active support groups where people can learn about living and with the disease and connect with others in a friendly environment.

However, it costs about $180,000 to run the local support facilities per year including a Parkinson’s Nurse, and only half are government funded.

A lot of fundraising needs to be done locally.

A large proportion of local funding has recently been benefactored on an annual basis by a generous donor but her by passing has now seen this cease.

We also have a full-time specialist Parkinson’s nurse, Vince Carol, who started in 2015 and covers the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca local government areas.

Since Vince started nearly 900 people have used the nursing service in our area.

Vince has been honoured by being chosen to present his research at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona in July.

Local Parkinson’s sufferers are in good hands.

If you are in a position to support this worthy cause your contribution would be greatly appreciated at a local level.

An update on the search for a new City of Coffs Harbour Logo.

This process is taking a little longer than desirable but we are determined to get this right (although this is a form of art so we can never get a total consensus).

Your Council is mindful of costs in this process, however we must not compromise on a quality outcome being the final result.

We need a symbol to project our City in a positive, distinctive and progressive tone.

Times gone by Coffs 1919 Flu Pandemic: Meetings and Misconceptions (Part 4)

By Karen FILEWOOD

COUNCIL held a public meeting on 5 April 1919, five days after preparations began to set up the temporary isolation hospital, to arrange voluntary aid in preparation of further cases.

Although Irvine Smith was recovering, his sister, Miss Violet Smith, had contracted pneumonic influenza while nursing her brother.

At the meeting, the local Red Cross branch offered to assist and two days later the society held a meeting to organise their support.

Two sewing depots would be opened at the jetty and ‘top town’ under the supervision of Mrs Macpherson and Mrs MacNamara. Garments for the patients and other hospital articles would be

made from material already ordered from the society’s Sydney headquarters, with two borrowed sewing machines.

Other volunteers were invited to help and Council was requested to hold public lectures on nursing by Dr Larbalestier.

The Society also offered cooking services for the special hospital, with a depot opened near the showground equipped with all the necessary appliances.

This work would be done by society members and other volunteers under the supervision of Mrs Da Silva and Mrs Henderson.

At the next regular Council meeting it was found the Shire Engineer had been offended by a small group of people heavily criticising his management of Irvine Smith’s case.

The house Irvine was isolated in was

Sesame Street it is not!

not cleaned beforehand, so was dusty and harboured fleas, although the patient and his carers did not mind too much.

The patient lacked a stretcher on his first night, though he did have a mattress and bedding.

Conversely, one of the critics had caused outrage amongst Councillors when it was believed he overruled the Shire Engineer by finding another volunteer lady to nurse Irvine Smith.

After Council deliberation and a flurry of letters published in the local paper, the public was instructed to submit formal complaints to Council for concerns on official influenza procedures and it was revealed the gentleman who arranged the unofficial nurse did so under instructions from one of the doctors.

DEAR News Of

The

Area, BROUGHT to you by the letters ‘F’ and ‘U’ and the number 69, Sesame Street it is not!

I’ve just got home from seeing ‘Avenue Q’, the CHATS production at the Jetty Memorial Theatre and wow!

Absolutely amazing.

A fantastic show!

The talent on that stage is beyond

words – perfect acting, perfect singing, perfect staging.

Seriously, you would think this is a Sydney or Melbourne production.

But no… all the performers are homegrown local talent and they give it their all.

The music is catchy and the lyrics –sometimes a little saucy – are heartfelt and so current with themes that’ll make you laugh out loud one minute and really cheer for the underdog the next.

And then there’s the puppets (and puppeteers) for whom I would award Tonys and Oscars and Grammys if only there was a category for them.

Wonderful show but only on until Sunday 9 April.

So, get down to the Jetty Theatre for a night of hilarious fun…SO NOT suitable for children!

Do not let this show get past you. Go and see it!

Regards, Penny DENNIS, Coffs Harbour.

DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT

goes on?

‘Riot Squad perform night-time bail check on ecologist’ (NOTA 31-3-23).

Mark Graham, a prominent environment scientist, is barred from speaking about Forestry Corporation on social media and entering State Forests.

As the article states, "there is no stipulation that Mr Graham is under curfew or must be home at night".

society

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHY would the Riot Squad be required to do a bail check on Mark Graham at 9.59pm and more to the point, is it the job of the Public Order Riot Squad to check bail conditions at all.

What is happening in our town?

Mark is a whistleblower dealing with ecological truths.

He has enemies within conservative politics who deny the ongoing extinction crisis.

They would like Mark to go away, truths are unpalatable.

The defeated State LNP have passed anti-protest laws to silence climate awareness.

To the core, they are an attack on hard won civil liberties, drawing the ire of many in the legal community.

Labor, pussyfooting, aren't in a hurry to reverse the slippery slope.

Mark was a host on a recently

Mark Graham is a conservationist and he has made us aware of the ecological importance of our forests, the excess logging in our forests and also the decline of the koala population.

This is his job and I feel grateful to him.

I was appalled when I read the article in NOTA’s edition (March 31) of the intimidation of Mark Graham by men in uniform, with torches, creeping around in his yard at night.

For whatever reason the riot squad

Coastal birds are not all wonderful

DEAR News Of The Area,

REGARDING Andrea Ferrari's fine article about Milly Formby's courageous and epic flight around the Oz coastline, may I point out something very harmful that migrating coastal birds bring to Australia.

While migrating down the Asian east

Powerful forces out to silence Mark Graham

coast, mainly Mutton Birds, or Shearwaters, pick up Asian ticks and deposit them on our coastline.

This is the source of ‘Asian’ Lyme Disease (caused by Borellia Myamotoi), which is infinitely worse than ordinary Lyme Disease (caused by Borellia Burgdorferi).

According to Dr. Ann Mitrovic of the

Sydney University Tick-borne Disease Research Unit, B. Myamotoi has already infected baby Asian ticks at birth. Thus, they don't need to bite an infected animal before biting a human.

I have seen Oz wildlife gorging on dead birds on the beach and thus picking up the ticks, which then spread to our bush, where

acclaimed TV series.

His knowledge and presentation of the north coast's forests is unrivaled.

During the catastrophic 2019 bushfires he was praised by Radio National's Geraldine Doogue as a standout commentator on the unfolding crisis.

Powerful forces are out to silence his voice.

He will triumph through this.

Such are truths.

He's our David Attenborough.

Regards, Warren TINDALL, Bellingen.

deemed it necessary, such action is not acceptable in a democratic, civilised society.

When one man gets such a reaction from authorities by drawing attention to what is happening in our forests, one must wonder just what this is all about and what else is yet to be uncovered.

Regards, Bernadette BREBNER, Coffs Harbour.

mainly Painted Lorries spread them to our streets and gardens. This Asian Lyme disease is the worst possible disease, being incurable, mimicking many other illnesses, reducing thousands of victims to pathetic wrecks and being terminal and sometimes fatal.

Every coin has two sides!

Regards, LLoyd WRIGHT, Toormina.

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Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

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Boambee East 24A Lady Belmore Drive

FOR SALE $639,000

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

Three spacious bedrooms, all with built in robes

drive to Sawtell Village & Toormina Shopping Centre

easy to traverse block with manageable rear & front yards

to Bus Stop for access to local shops, medical centre, etc

15

Seventeenth Avenue

Substantial family sized home with multiple living zones

FOR

SALE $1,825,000

Elevated position offers mountain views & captures the breeze

Master bedroom w/ large ensuite bathroom + living area

Extensively renovated internally and externally Approved 60 m2 Studio Flat Fantastic outdoor entertainment area with inground Pool

Fantastic coastal home with mountains views,

recently renovated kitchen and large outdoor entertainment deck

Attractive Air BnB option with supporting financials available

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

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

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Spacious family sized home close walking distance

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The second level offers an approved kitchenette, living space, bathroom and two bedrooms, perfect for a live in family member or teenagers retreat

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Perfect for First Home Buyers, Investors or Downsizers

Spacious rear yard with drive-through vehicle access

Potential for development (R3 Zoning) STCA

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

Boambee

Substantial family sized home with multiple living zones

Elevated position offers mountain views & captures the breeze

Spacious Master bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom

High ceilings give the home a terrific sense of space

Easy access into Sawtell Village, Toormina Shops & Local Schools

Space for boat, caravan or motorhome storage

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This well presented 3 bedroom residence is an ideal first home, sound investment or the perfect home for an owner who is downsizing. All bedrooms have robes, the air conditioner adjusts the temperature and the solar panels help with the electricity bill. The small rear deck overlooks the level yard with the garage having internal access. Sawtell’s restaurant and beaches are only a couple of minutes away by car with public transport and Bayldon school being close by.

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32 Amaroo Cres, Toormina

This fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises!!

The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry. An enclosed sunroom adds additional living space with the covered barbeque area being the ideal place to relax. The single garage has an electric roller door with the detached colourbond shed giving you and excellent area to store further vehicles or just a top place to tinker in. This lovely home backs on to a parklike reserve with the shops and schools being close by. Arrange your inspection today – You won’t be disappointed.

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

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

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Lifewalk 2023 sets sights on $100k goal

By Andrea FERRARI

LIFEWALK 2023, on Saturday

3 June, organised by Coffs Harbour LifeHouse Care, has a goal to raise $100k for a Sleepus and its related crisis services.

A Sleepbus provides a safe, temporary overnight accommodation service which gets people off the street by offering an immediate, first stop, costeffective solution for society’s most vulnerable; catching them early until they can get

back on their feet.

In the Coffs Harbour LGA, more than 700 people sleep rough every night.

“We are working in collaboration with our local ‘International Woman of the Year’, the amazing Doris Cowan, to bring a Sleepbus to our community,” Katie from LifeWalk told News Of The Area.

“Coffs Harbour has a heart wrenching homeless crisis.

“The city needs a longterm solution, which is in the

“Coffs Harbour also needs a short-term solution,” said Katie.

IWD Women of the Year Doris Cowan is a passionate advocate for the region’s homeless, and informed LifeHouse Care of the potential for a Sleepbus in Coffs Harbour.

Doris has a personal goal to reach $100k through LifeHouse Care, which has inspired the organisers of LifeWalk to help reach that target.

“As a part of our LifeWalk

fundraiser one of our primary projects this year is to raise the funds to make this fantastic a reality for the homeless in our city,” said Katie.

After the inaugural LifeWalk in 2022, the dedicated team at LifeHouse Care was “blown away by how local businesses grabbed hold of this initiative and ran with it”.

“We had business teams, we had group fitness teams, we had family groups and we had mates show up.

“Some came dressed up, and others came with their furry friends,” Katie said.

All walkers, whether two legged or four, came with big

Art Group president sets watercolour challenge

By Andrea FERRARI

PETER Wiseman, an accomplished watercolour artist, has won an Oscarof-sorts in a challenge set by the President of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG).

Long-time tutor Peter accepted the challenge to teach student Sue Roberts the art of watercolour for the prize of an Oscar if he succeeded.

Sue is also the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group’s president, and an accomplished acrylic, calligraphic, encaustic, and mixed media artist.

“I’ve always wanted to try my hand at watercolours, and signed up for Peter’s Watercolours for Beginners class,” Sue told News Of The Area.

“I promised him an Oscar if his instruction led to my, if not mastering, at least getting the hang of, watercolours.”

True to his reputation as a first-class watercolourist and tutor, Peter delivered the goods.

“I feel I can confidently add this to my repertoire of skills,” said Sue after the class.

“His class was enjoyable

and informative.

“It was gratifying to create the Oscar and we had a fun presentation at the end of the final class.”

“We are indeed fortunate to have Peter Wiseman as one of our tutors, and his six-week Watercolours for Beginners will return for Term 2, commencing 4 May.

“It’s a very popular class and I will be returning for

Term 2 to consolidate and build on the techniques learned in Term 1.”

Sue also won the People’s Choice award for her ‘Tree of Life’ (after Gustav Klimt) entry in the recently concluded Fabulous Fakes exhibition.

Sue’s prize was awarded at the opening of the current exhibition, Postcode 2450, at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery on

smiles and happy hearts, as they made their way down Boambee Beach knowing that they were truly making a tangible difference.

“Costa Berries had the largest team and chose to all come in theme which provided a lot of laughs and some great results,” said Katie.

The LifeWalk team says that just signing up sends a message to the most vulnerable that they matter to us.

“We as a community will stand shoulder to shoulder to help each other when in need.

“The problem with homelessness is that we can all see it’s real, but oftentimes

we don’t know how we can actively make a difference.

“Sleepbus is a real, tangible, reachable solution.”

LifeWalk starts at Gallows and extends to Boambee Bay, around a seven kilometre journey, from 9am until 12pm on Saturday 3 June 2023. Find out how you can help by walking, fundraising (individually or as a team) or donating at lifehousecare.org. au/lifewalk.

LifeHouse Care is a local community care service, with 25 years of hands-on service. For questions and more information email info@ lifewalk.org.au.

Sunday 26 March.

Postcode 2450 is on display until Wednesday 3 May.

The gallery is open from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday, with free entry.

All artworks are for sale.

”Your chance to secure a unique, local, and original work of art,” Sue said. Want to know more?

Visit the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group’s website, Facebook page, or contact CHCAG President Sue Roberts on 0428 491 862 or email chcagclassesworkshops@ gmail.com.

q LifeWalk 2022 raised almost $30,000, with an ambitious reach out to $100k in 2023.

q LifeWalk starts at Gallows and goes along the sand to Boambee Reserve.

q Sue Roberts, President of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group, presents Watercolours for Beginners class tutor Peter Wiseman with an Oscar for teaching her to paint with watercolours.

q Sue Roberts’ first watercolour painting, a hibiscus, created in Peter Wiseman’s beginners class.

q Winner of People’s Choice in the recent Fabulous Fakes exhibition at Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group, President Sue Roberts with Vice President Ken Pay.

LOCALSPORT

Sawtell Panthers juniors help to raise money in Charity Shield

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL Panthers juniors have prepared for the upcoming season by hosting trial matches against Ballina Seagulls sides at Rex Hardaker Oval.

The junior matches were part of the first Charity Shield event between the two clubs, which raised money for the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute.

The event was a resounding success, with the community coming together to raise over $10,000, with more donations still coming in.

Both clubs have decided to make the event an annual tradition, with the Sawtell Junior Panthers traveling to Ballina next year for the Charity Shield.

The event will not only provide a great opportunity for the two teams to display their skills and prepare for the upcoming season, but also allow them to give back to the community.

The funds raised from the Charity Shield will go towards supporting the ongoing work of the

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, which provides vital services to cancer patients and their families.

This includes research, treatment, and support services, as well as community outreach programs that help to raise awareness about the disease.

A spokesperson for Sawtell Panthers outlined the importance of the club taking part in the Charity Shield.

“The Charity Shield is a significant event for the club, as we sought to make a meaningful contribution to our community by supporting a cause that has touched so many lives.

“Cancer is a disease that has affected countless families in our area, and the club wanted to do their part in raising awareness and funds to support the ongoing efforts of the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute.

“Off the field the show of support was truly heartwarming, local businesses donated goods and services for the event, while

individuals made generous contributions towards the fundraising effort.

“Volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure that the event ran smoothly, and everyone who attended showed their support in their own unique way.

“The success of the

charity shield is a testament to the power of community spirit and the willingness of people to come together for a good cause.

“It is also a reminder that, despite our differences, we are all united in our desire to make a positive impact on the community.

“The Charity Shield event is an excellent example of how sport can be used to bring communities together and raise funds for important causes.

“It is also a reminder that local rugby league, like many sports, has the power to make a positive difference

St John Paul College girls team win Diocesan Basketball championships

By Aiden BURGESS

ST John Paul College Coffs

Harbour girls basketball team have won the Lismore Diocese Open Basketball Championships in Port Macquarie.

The girls were blistering in the early rounds beating all comers by significant margins, with the competition involving four preliminary games, followed by a final between the top two teams.

The girls were dominant in the preliminary rounds, beating St Joseph’s Regional 62-4, St Mary's Casino 65-8, St John's Woodlawn 54-14, and Newman College Port 76-8.

The girls came up against St John's College Woodlawn in the final, where they continued to be focused in attack and relentless in defence, winning 43-17. Their coach, Mrs Trish Firey, praised their performance.

“They are an amazing group of young athletes who consistently demonstrate teamwork, dedication to achieving their best, and loyalty to their teammates,” she said.

“The ladies' conduct on and off the court has shown them to be great ambassadors for our college."

The team now moves on to face the top schools from across the state in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Championships in Port

Macquarie on 29 and 30 May.

The boys team also attended and were dominant in their pool matches, easily winning the pool.

They won all four of their preliminary matches, beating St Joseph's Regional, Port Macquarie 49-17, Mt St Patrick Murwillumbah 4432, St John Woodlawn 43 - 9, and St Mary's Casino 32 -7.

Despite their strong showing in the rounds, they

were not able to overpower MacKillop Catholic College

Port Macquarie going down 49 - 28 in the cross over semi-final.

Despite missing out on the finals, coach Mr Steven Verbruggen was proud of the boys.

"We had a little bit of bad luck with results in the other pool which meant we came up against regular rivals MacKillop earlier than we'd

in people's lives beyond the playing field.”

As well as a fundraising opportunity, the Charity Shield matches gave the Sawtell Panthers junior teams a chance to prepare for the upcoming Group 2 Junior Rugby League season.

liked,” he said.

“Although the boys fought hard until the end and never dropped their heads, we were ultimately outplayed.

“Maeson La Rosa inspired and led from the front, driving hard at the defence to make numerous clutch points.

“The Open boys team played solidly and represented us with pride and distinction."

q Sawtell Panthers and Ballina Seagulls League Tag girls teams.

q St John Paul College Coffs Harbour girls basketball team.

q St John Paul College Coffs Harbour boys basketball team.

Coffs Suns teams tip off representative seasons

Coffs Harbour Suns teams have tipped off their representative seasons with their opening matches and carnivals of the season.

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns teams have tipped off their representative seasons with their opening matches and carnivals of the season.

The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (Under 20s) tipped off their latest Basketball NSW Waratah League season in Terrigal.

The Suns lost their opening round game 8166 to the Central Coast Crusaders.

The Suns play their first home game of the season on Saturday 15 April, when they take on the Hawkesbury Jets at the Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga.

The Suns are also at home a week later when they play host to the Central Coast Crusaders on Saturday 22 April at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The Suns first game at

their regular home court of Sportz Central is on Saturday 20 May when they play the Hills Hornets.

The Coffs Harbour Suns women tip off their Waratah League season against the Tamworth Thunderbolts on Saturday, 22 April at Tamworth.

Coffs Harbour Suns junior teams had a successful Round 2 of the North Eastern Junior League Under 16 and 18 carnival in Port Macquarie.

The Coffs Harbour Suns under 18 men’s division 1 team finished with four wins.

The Suns under 16 men’s division 2 team finished with three wins and one loss, while the under 18 men’s division 2 and under 16 women’s division 2 teams also had winning records with two wins from their four games.

The latest Coffs Harbour

Basketball Association season is currently underway with games held throughout the week at Sportz Central.

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

High school

competitions are held on Friday afternoon and evenings, while primary and high school competitions are held on Saturday.

The Term 1 junior competition recently came to a close with grand finals decided at Sportz Central.

Under 12 Girls. Winners: BDC Barracudas. Runners

Brewery Run Club Launching

THE Coffs Trail Runners are launching a weekly social run club from King Tide Brewery. All are welcome to join in the 5.5km run as they begin

on Thursday 13 April. Kick off is at 5:30pm with sign on/stretches from 5:20pm.

Run organiser Keelan

Birch said it's exciting to launch a big running club at the brewery.

"Who doesn't love a well earnt beer after a run?

“We're stoked to have King Tide Brewery as an excellent start and finish place.

"This run is for everyone from every pace.

Breanna Gill wins the Australian Women’s Classic at Bonville

IN an incredible finish to the 2023 Australian Women’s Classic Bonville, from March 31 - April 2, spectators were treated to a playoff on the 18th hole between Danni Vasquez and Breanna Gill.

Gill made a three-foot birdie putt on the final hole of regulation play to join Vasquez at six-under and force the playoff.

Gill missed the green on her approach but showed her prowess getting up and down for birdie and as the crowd cheered, the champagne flowed.

Gill carded rounds of 70, 71 and 69, winning in a playoff to cement herself as the 2023 champion.

For Gill, her victory over Vasquez at the first playoff hole represented the realisation of a dream she thought would remain just that.

Now firmly engraved into the history of the tournament, Gill was over the moon to have taken out the championship for 2023.

A newly signed threeyear agreement will see the tournament become a major fixture from 20242026.

The event is set to return with full Ladies European Tour status, weekend television coverage and $500,000 in prize money.

The Australian Women’s

Classic Bonville is one of Australia’s most prestigious women’s professional golfing events. Past winners include Marianne Skarpnord (Sweden), Celine Boutier (France), Stephanie Kyriacou (Australia) and Meghan MacLaren (England).

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

Bonville Golf Resort acknowledges the work of State MP Gurmesh Singh and Golf NSW in securing this major sporting event for the Coffs Coast.

up: Stars.

Under 12 Boys. Winners: Bayside Bandits Black. Runners up: Scooby Doo.

Under 14 Boys. Winners: Bayside Pelicans. Runners up: BDC Barracudas Red.

Under 16 Girls. Winners: BDC Barracudas White. Runners up: Jellyslam.

Under 16 Boys

“It's about being social, meeting new people and being active at the same time.”

The run will go around the shady flat trails of Coffs Creek in a loop.

For the inaugural run only, and to support the run club,

Division 1. Winners: The Scorpions. Runners up: BDC Barracudas White.

Under 16 Boys Division

2. Winners: BDC Barracudas Blue. Runners up: Bayside Bandits Black.

Under 19 Boys. Winners: Cash Money Splash Money. Runners up: BDC Barracudas Blue.

King Tide Brewery is offering a free beer to all those participate in the first run. For more information see Coffs Trail Runners on Facebook or King Tide Brewery.

q Breanna Gill took out the 2023 Australian Women’s Classic at Bonville.

Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour season to blast off

By Aiden BURGESS

JUST because summer is over doesn’t mean cricket stops.

The opening round of the Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour winter season gets

underway on Sunday, 23 April.

Last Man Stands is a two hour, eight-a-side, T20 cricket game for all abilities.

Played in cricket grounds globally, Last Man Stands is the world’s

largest and widest-reaching amateur cricket league, and the world’s largest T20 competition with over 100,000 players across the globe.

Last Man Stands features online player stats and world

Coffs Harbour hosts junior Rugby Gala Days

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour has hosted schools from across the Mid North Coast as they took part in an all-girls ten-a-side Rugby Gala Day at Bishop Druitt College.

Over 100 girls from

schools as far south as Gloucester and as north as Grafton played off in the Rugby Gala Day.

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour won the under 14s division going through undefeated and winning a close final against Coffs Harbour High School.

Hosts Bishop Druitt College won the under 16s division going through the

rankings, and live scoring by match officials.

It’s a twist on the traditional game due to a number of different rules.

These include the last batsmen left facing balls on his own, a batter clearing the boundary off the last ball of either the 1st or 2nd innings will score twelve

runs (a home run), the nonstriker can steal two runs if the striker is out caught (the steal), and two players can be dismissed off one delivery (the double play).

Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour plays its games on Sundays, and currently has ten teams registered for the upcoming winter season.

Anyone interested in entering a team can contact Andy on 0428 981 406.

Last Man Stands Coffs Harbour currently has a group of juniors looking for some extra players to make a permanent team.

The Next Gen have been playing club cricket for Sawtell and want to join the competition.

If you are keen to play, please contact Ben on 0421 994 890.

q The St John Paul College Coffs Harbour under 14 boys team.

Coffs cricket season review

By Aiden BURGESS

ANOTHER cricket season is in the books with both the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s competitions and North Coast Cricket Council Premier League coming to a close.

Here is how each club fared in the 2022/23 season.

Bellingen: The standout club of the season, winning the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade premiership.

The club also won the under 16s premiership and the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association's T20 Cup.

Sawtell: Produced the most dominant side of any competition, with the Sawtell

Stingers going through undefeated to win the under 12s premiership.

Also took out the secondgrade premiership.

Nana Glen: Made four grand finals winning the third-grade premiership, and finished runners up in the first grade, second grade, and under 14s competitions.

Valleys Cricket: Won the North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League title capping off a great season in which they finished as minor premiers.

Also won the Premier League’s T20 competition and the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup.

Macksville: Strong in the junior ranks winning the

under 14s premiership, and finishing runners up in the under 12s.

Coffs Colts: Minor premiers in the first-grade competition and finished runners up in the under 16s.

Diggers Cricket Club: Combined with Nana Glen with their All Stars team playing their first season in the Premier League.

Northern Districts Rebels: Reached the preliminary final of the Premier League, and finished runners up in third grade and the T20 Cup.

Harwood: Finished runners up in the Premier League competition.

Urunga: Found going tough in the first-grade competition with the wooden spoon.

day undefeated.

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour under 14s boys won their division during a boys Rugby Gala Day at Coffs Rugby Park.

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour Leader of Sport Danielle McAra said the school’s rugby union teams had improved thanks to some visiting guidance.

“We’ve had a development officer from NSW Rugby Union come and work with our Year 7s and 8s, and we’re seeing the result of that,” she said.

“They have improved a lot as we had some students who had never played before.

“It’s phenomenal what the girl’s team did as only two of them play on the weekends.

“We have lots of enthusiastic students that just want to play, and really keen staff that have put their hands up to coach.”

In order to increase female participation and playing opportunities, Mid North Coast Rugby are working together with NSW Rugby Waratahs to come up with a schools-based competition for girls that will be regular, progressive, and played over Term 2 and Term 3, with a points table and winners at the completion.

q Bellingen Cricket Club won the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association's first grade premiership for the first time in the club’s history.

q The St John Paul College Coffs Harbour under 14 girls team.

Tigers overpower Urunga in pre-season match

By David WIGLEY

PRE-SEASON football matches were in full swing on the weekend, in preparation for the 2023 football season which kicks off on 22 April.

Coffs Coast Tigers defeated Urunga 1-0 in the NCF Men’s Premier League reserve grade match at Polwarth Drive last Saturday.

There has been a hive of activity at the Coffs Coast Tigers who are on track for a record breaking year with 2023 player registrations

already outperforming 2022.

211 players have signed up for the 2023 season at the Tigers, which is a ten percent increase on the whole of last year.

Urunga have reentered the men’s top flight competition and numbers have been bolstered at the football club.

151 players have registered at Urunga FC so far this season, which is a 23 percent increase on last year’s total for the whole year.

Tigers goalkeeper Lex Weiley provided match insights into the 1-0 preseason victory.

“Max Ellison scored the winner in a tight contest with both teams having multiple chances at goal,” he said.

“The goal came from a quick counter attack starting from the back, three passes quickly executed set us through for the goal which was finished clinically.

“We started the first fifteen minutes well,

keeping the ball and moving it around and playing our

style of football.

“After a few rushed passes and being caught out, Urunga pressed us high keeping us in our third but we were able to defend off the pressure and remain composed in playing it around the back.

“In the second half we dominated the ball with Urunga having a handful of chances

“We were able to keep them off the ball and play around them showing off our ability to keep the ball and hold the opposition off,” said Weiley.

After winning the Challenge Cup in Nambucca,

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

TABLE Tennis Results –

Friday, 31 March, 2023

Group A (D1 and D2) Reece Baker d Colin Deng 3/0, Arpit Pathak d Steve Frawley 3/0, Gerard Martin d Robert Campbell 3/1, Troy Prystasz d David Cini 3/1.

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

MARCH 29 - Howard St Rimfire Range.

The 90m Field Class match

Sawtell Golf Results

By

Janet O’DOWD

28/3 Medley Stableford

A: Lochie Smith 38, Paul McHugh 37. B: Doug

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

MNCVGA RESULTS

On Tuesday, 28 September, 28 golfers competed in a single stableford at CEX Urunga, the field being reduced due to the wet conditions.

Conditions were tough.

Division 1 Reece Baker d Troy

Prystasz 3/1, Arpit Pathak d Gerard Martin 3/0, Gerard Martin d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak

3/1. WINNER: Reece Baker from Arpit Pathak.

Division 2 David Cini d Colin Deng 3/2, Robert Campbell d Steve Frawley 3/2, Colin Deng d

was conducted with 23 participants.

Master Grade: Ben R 98.9, Alan Phillips 98.8, Jake Buckley 89.4, Bruce Hartmann 89.1, A Grade: Geoff Slattery 87.4, Jon Brown 86.6, Phillip Payne

O’Connor 39, Martin Linehan 38. C: Garry Herbert 34c/b, Ian Finn 34. Balls to 30c/b. NTP 7

A: Lochie Smith (pro pin), B: Doug Hurley, C: Kenneth Fussell, NTP 11 A: David

Winner: Wayne Cormick

36, 1 st runner-up Urpo

Ylinen 33, 2 nd runner-up Michael Bleakley 32 c/b.

NTP’s: Matt Lark 3 rd and 9 th , Wayne Cormick 9 th .

On Tuesday, 28 March, 12 golfers competed in a single stableford at Bowraville Golf Club.

Winner: Bronwyn Doak 37, runner-up Dave Salvin 33.

NTP’s: Martin Tizzard, Bronwyn Doak. Longest putt – Alan Guthrie.

Steve Frawley 3/1, David Cini d Robert Campbell 3/1. WINNER: David Cini from Robert Campbell.

Division 3

Lachlan Dierkx d King McKie 3/1, Krishna Vomaravelli d Terry Baker 3/1, Terry Baker d King McKie 3/1, Krishna Vomaravelli d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2, Terry Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2,

86.3, Anthony Khalil 79.4, Daniel Finlay 79.1, B Grade: Johan Greyling 90.9, Leo Lawlor 77.3, Member-677 71.2, C Grade: Matt Walsh 84.5, Hayley R 82.4, Sarah Jones 64.0, John Sury 62.3, Mitch Upton 62.3, Philip

Mullane, B: Bruce Lynch, C: Neil Thomas. Lochie Smith: eagle on 17 29/3 Play 9 Ian Reynolds 17c/b, Martin Linehan 17c/b. Balls to 16

Krishna Vomaravelli d King McKie 3/0. WINNER: Krishna Vomaravelli from Terry Baker.

Division 4 Paul Priestley d Boyd McGregor 3/1, Darren Morgan d David McGrath 3/2, Char Berglund d Paul Priestley 3/2, Boyd McGregor d David McGrath 3/2, Char Berglund d David

Grace 60.0, Jessica Hancock 57.2, Wendi H 49.0, Michael Paul 39.1, Sue Cordell 36.0, Visitors: Scott Stanwell 77.2 The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 20 participants.

1/4 Stroke

A: Peter Matten 70, Steven Oberleuter 71c/b.

B: Peter English 69, Jack Collins 71. C: Scott Collins 67, James Swilks 72. Gross

A: Andrew Dent 75c/b. B:

Weiley is pleased with this year’s preparation.

“Our preparation has been well organised this year as we try to perfect our style and work hard whilst having fun.

“With strong numbers at training it’s a competitive environment in which everyone is putting in 100 percent and fully committed to ensure that we can do our best this season.

“I am keen for the season to start, we’ve been eager to get out on the field and get off to the best start we possibly can and show our quality and what we can do this season,” said Weiley.

SPORTS RESULTS

McGrath 3/1, Darren Morgan d Boyd McGregor

3/2, Char Berglund d Darren Morgan 3/2, Paul Priestley d David McGrath 3/1, Char Berglund d Boyd McGregor 3/0, Paul Priestley d Darren Morgan

3/1. WINNER: Char Berglund from Paul Priestley.

Division 5

Jake Buckley 197.12, Alan Phillips 195.12, Mitch Upton 195.10, Matt Walsh 195.8, John Sury 195.7, Member-677 194.10, Daniel Finlay 194.6, Ben R 192.7, Johan Greyling 190.6, Jon Brown 190.4,

Kelvin Wilton 88c/b. C: Scott Urquhart 94.

NTP 7 A: Cameron

Arnold, B: Gregory Alchin

(pro pin), C: Phil O’Dwyer.

NTP 11 A: Aaron Taylor, B: Neil Thomas, C: Bill Hobbs

Nicole Goh d Stella Prystasz 3/1, Dale Allen d Charan Vomaravelli 3/0, Nicole Goh d Charan Vomaravelli

3/2, Dale Allen d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Charan Vomaravelli d Stella Prystasz 3/1, Dale Allen d Nicole Goh 3/2.

WINNER: Dale Allen from Nicole Goh.

Hayley R 189.7, Anthony Khalil 188.6, Leo Lawlor

188.3, Jessica Hancock

188.3, Bruce Hartmann

185.3, Sarah Jones 182.2, Michael Paul 180.3, Wendi H 175.1, Member-740

174.2, Sue Cordell 166.1

1/4 Free for All Stroke

Bronwyn Morgan 36c/b, Vicki McNamara 36c/b, Michelle Blackman 37c/b. Balls to 39. Saturday Sal Chris Constable. NTP Sharon Shipman

Results

Safety Beach Golf

VETS 27 March

9 Hole Stroke Winner Ron Strauch 27 R/u Di Richards 28

MIDWEEK

29 Narch

18 Hole Stableford

Sponsor Coffs Coast Sports Physio Winner B. Cardillo 43 R/up L. Toms 36

3rd A. Hart 34

4th C. McDonald 32

WEEKEND

1 April Monthly Medal

18 Hole Stroke

Nett

A Winner C. Lang 68

A R/up D. Penson 69

B Winner B. McDonald 69

B R/up S. Bull 70

C Winner G. Mallett 69 cb

C R/up J. May 69

D Winner C. Witten 67

D R/up A. Woodbridge

69 cb

Medal Winner C. Witten

Gross

A A. Hart

B J. Thompson

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON SAWTELL

RSL Snooker

Club

C B. Cordillo

D R. Maude

BEACH STREET DINING

27 to 31 March

9 Hole Stableford

Winner T. Sutherland 24

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Main Draw Winners:Ken Mason - R/U Tony Gauci

Consolation Winners:

- Brian Ng - R/U John Brownin

q Coffs Coast Tigers.

q Urunga FC.

Birthday Notice

MICK BROWN

85 on the 5th of April!

Happy Birthday!

With love from Lisa, Lizzy and Aida

GALLACHER David

31st March 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Loving husband of Yolanda. Loved father of Myag (dec’d), Fiona and Gary (dec’d). Step-father of Emmanuel and Tom. Cherished brother of Helen and Jacky. Adored grandfather of their families.

Aged 90 Years

Forever In Our Hearts And Sadly Missed

Death Notices

JEFFERY

Martin Ronald

30th March 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital with family by his side, formerly of Sydney. Much loved father and father-in-law of Roman & Amy and Will. Former husband of Barbara. Martin will be sadly missed by all of his extended family and friends.

Aged 76 Years

A Truly Unique Spirit Martin was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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

A private cremation was held for David at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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

Death Notices

Louise Pearsall

30th March 2023

Peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Sawtell. Much loved mother of Doreena, Tracy, Kelly-Anne (dec) and all her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Janie (dec), John, Susan, Philip and all her nieces & nephews. Much loved friend of David.

Aged 73 Years ‘Forever in our hearts’

BROWNLEE Patrick

Christian ‘Pat’

2nd April 2023, passed away at home, late of Fernmount. Loving husband of Betty. Loved father and father-in-law of Patrice & Greg Brown and Michael. Adored pop of Alexandra, Nicola and Gabrielle.

Aged 94 Years In Gods Care

PAYNE

Baden Robert

29th March 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Urunga. Loving husband of 67 years to Kathleen. Cherished dad of Karen and Denise & Steve. Adored pa of Lia & Nick, Matthew & Alyson, David & Michelle, Remy & Al, Ann & Michael, Rob and Kathleen & Chad. Great-pa of Tayla & Seth, Chloe, Lily, Cooper, Jack, Levi, Noah, Harry and Tyson.

Aged 87 Years

We Will Meet Again In Paradise

Forever Cruising

A private family graveside Funeral Service was held for Baden in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

A Requiem Mass was held for Louise on Wednesday, 5th April 2023. Following the service Louise was privately cremated. (02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

A private family Funeral Service will be held for Pat, followed by private burial. A special thanks to Dr Kyle Links and paramedics Tayla and Brendan.

SERVICES

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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

BURTON, Valda Rose

‘Val’

30th March 2023, passed peacefully with family by her side. Adored wife of Jack (dec’d). Loved mother & mother-in-law of Paul & Jan, Vicki & Tom, Julie & Peter and Jeffrey & Jan. Loving gran of Tiarni, Andrew & Carolyne, Shaun & Krista, Karina & Steven and Melinda & Benny. Great-gran of Sebastian, Kobe, Zoe, Jackson, Drew, Mykaela, Kayden, Mia, Ruby, Edie, Addi and Harlie. Val will be sadly missed by the Moreau family and all of her extended family and friends.

Aged 92

Reunited With Jack At Last

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Val’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Saturday 15th April 2023 commencing at 11.00 am.

Val’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

CAWTHORNE, Alan

3rd April 2023, passed at Coffs Harbour Health Campus surrounded by his loving family, late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved husband of Val. Loving father and father-in-law of Lyn & Stewart, David & Kym and Denise & Paddy. Adored pa and great-grandpa of their families.

Aged 81 Years

Everyone’s Mate, Forever Fishing

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Alan’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 13th April 2023

commencing at 11.30 am.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW

Accred No 12033-01

FREEMAN, Susan Nina ‘Sue’

31st March 2023, peacefully at Baringa Private Hospital, late of Toormina. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Josh and Emma & Matt. Treasured nanny of Oliver, Myles and Evie. Loved daughter of Tom & Nina Rainsford (both dec’d). Adored sister and sister-in-law of Lynda & Bryan, Robert (dec’d), Rhondda, Dianne (dec’d) and Sandra. Aunty of Matt and Amanda. Cherished friend of James.

Aged 66 Years

Reunited With Loved Ones

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sue’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 6th April 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm.

Sue’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

Wild horse trapping program support available

North Coast Local Land Services are working with landholders and managers in the Glenugie, Pillar Valley, Halfway Creek and Fortis Creek areas to control the increasing impacts from wild horses. Trapping and yarding will be occurring over the next 12 months.

If you have wild horses on your land or are missing any domestic horses that may have joined the wild horses, please contact our Invasive Pest Team at your Local Land Services Office on 1300 795 299. LP0568

Notice

of Aboriginal

Stakeholder

Consultation – Bark Hut Road (Lot 2DP1277984) Woolgoolga

Heritage Management and Planning

Pty Ltd has been engaged by Clarence Property Pty Ltd to undertake a Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) to support the development application for the proposed 124 Lot residential subdivision at Bark Hut Road, (Lot 2 DP1277984), Woolgoolga, NSW. The Study Area has been subject to a previous Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and includes two Aboriginal sites, being the Bark Hut Road (Isolated Find 01) and Bark Hut Road (Isolated Find 02).

Client contact details are: Clarence Property Pty Ltd, P.O Box 1478, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia.

This notice is an invitation for Aboriginal organisations or people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal object(s) and/ or place(s) in the area of the to register an interest in a process of community consultation regarding the proposed activity.

Interested Aboriginal organisations are invited to contact in writing to: Tim Hill, Heritage Management & Planning, PO Box 502 NSW 2454 or via email timhill. heritage@gmail.com

Expressions of interest should include current contact details.

Closing date for registration is 21 April 2023.

Aboriginal people who register an interest will have their details forwarded to Heritage NSW and the Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) unless they specify that they do not want their details released.

Please note that under Heritage NSW guidelines registration for consultation does not guarantee employment.

LOCALCLASSIFIEDS

DEADLINE: 12noon WEDNESDAYS EMAIL: ads@newsofthearea.com.au WEB: www.newsofthearea.com.au

Adult Services

Escort Agency by appointment only

Phone 0439 958 808

Coffs Harbour only

Licensed Brothel Daytime or Night time always the right time

Discrete back Entrance

Phone 0439 958 808

For Sale

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

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

ANTIQUE Oak sideboard with ornate bevelled edge mirror. Open to offers. 0428 812 383

DEALER or valuer of old $1.00 notes Ph: 0413 657 372 e060423

Garage Sale

SAT 8th April, 8am - 1pm. 87 Circular Ave Sawtell. Ladders outdoor & indoor furniture & electrical, orchids kitchenware. Cash only.

Found

FOUND Vincent/ Fitzgerald Sts. Park Beach. Large wheelbarrow. Tel. 026651 9697 f060423

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

ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390

AQUACULTURE Tank/Koi pond Black fiberglass, 1200L, open to offers: 0428 812 383 f240323

BATTERY charger 24V $50 ono. 6656 2373 f310323

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

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

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

For Sale

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie $50. 0432 294 491

COFFS

For Sale For Sale

For Sale

Boats For Sale

Free

Wheelchair

Wheelie walker walking frame and commode chair. 6649 1472

BOAT Garmin, 12 channel GPS128 40 years of fishing marks Coffs area. $275 Humminbird, wide eye fish finder and fishing gear. 0402 582 586

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

SOLD

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

CAMPING Meat griller (fold over bbq basket) Unused $15 ono Ph 0439 682 267 COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643

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

CASIO Electronic Keyboard LK100 $100 Ph: 0432 869 587

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

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

COFFEE table, timber 700cm square with drawer $75. Phone 0418 278 966 F100223

COFFEE table, timber 650cm square $65 0418 278 966 F100223

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

COMPRESSED cement sheet ‘Hardies’part of sheet 1800mm x 900mm x 15mm, L-shaped. $65. 0407654879 F120822

COMPUTER aided drawing machine

Open to offers

Ph: 0429 945 374 F061022

FRONT Bar off 1997

NK Pajero. Has been in storage since new. $ 90 ono. 6651 6076

GLASS punchset serves 12 $25 0414945023 F221121

GYM equipment

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500

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

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

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

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446 Re230421

Motors

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

Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374 F061022

SOLD

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

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

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

2007 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Many extras! 202,325kms.Rego til Aug 23 DG05LW $6,500neg 02 6655 4369 or 0432 123 692 e070423

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

DINING table & 6 chairs extendable. Exc cond $600. Matching buffet & hatch $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057. e070423

HOLEYPILLOW for painful ear. Used once Made in Australia. $30 ono. Ph 0428 099 704 F310323

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

JAGUAR Mk2 door $70 . 0409 372 995

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710

JIGSAWS x 20

Clean and complete as new $4 each Ph: 02 6651 2553 F100323

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

OFFICE Chairs, high backed, black as new $75 each. Ph 0418 278 966

OUTDOOR setting table with 6 chairs $100 ono. 0427 797 266 F240223

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

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

RAYMARINE RAY53 Marine VHF radio DSC and GPS inbuilt. New and unused. $450

Ph: 0403 497 020

RECLINER fully operational. $150

Ph: 6650 9152

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

THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono Ph: 0488 763 132

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

2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623

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

2015 SUZUKI Hatch Auto 23,000kms $16k EPT04L. 0416 350 124

NISSAN Pulsar 2016 sedan 4cyl. Exc cond Rego til May 2023 CJ48KV. 73,210kms $16,875. Ph: 6652 7329 or 0422 642 215

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

Caravans

SOLD

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

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

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

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

SOLD

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

TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688 F011021

SOLD

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

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

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

2003 Coromal Silhouette 450 camper trailer. Rego till 27/01/2024. Queen bed, double bed, new awning, microwave, 4 burner stove, grill, slide out kitchen, lots of floor space and storage Dometic fridge, ready to go. $15,000. TG44RD 0400 322 464 e070423

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

SOLD

DRESSING Table 6 large drawers & mirror solid timber, exc cond $95. 0422 440 802 Moonee Beach F100223

DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132 F240323

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

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

FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643 F120321

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

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

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

MASSAGE table

Firm n Fold electric powerlift massage table GC. Inc: lambswool covers for the table and headrest and an electric blanket. Leather bed cover and steel frame. No cracks, tears or rust. Colour – grey Height 50-100cm; Width 68cm; Length 185 cm

Owner has retired from massaging career $1,500. 0412 054 821

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

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

SLEEPING Bag 3D Jumbo with inner Opens out fully, - 5deg used once. $75 ono 0439 682 267 F060123

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

SOLD

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

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

SOLD

TYPEWRITER, portable Vintage Royal 200, hard cover carry case, GC $100. 6653 1402 F030223

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

WALKING STICK, dual handle, quad foot, easy lift from seated, adjust height, light wt/strong alum $50 0407654879

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

WESTINGHOUSE fridge, french, WSE600

1750H x 900W x 700D

Beko fridge/freezer

RDNE400K302W

1700H x 700W x 620D

VGC, $300 - $500

Will trade for smaller 0422 505 101

WETSUIT mens full steamer size medium Very good condition Adrenalin brand. $50 Ph: 0427 665 477 F190822

2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000 ReS230623

TRAYON CAMPER No More Towing. 2006 Trayon Camper – for Single or Extra Cab Ute. 2200 (base 1950) L x 1980 W x 1200 H Weight approx 390kg Lockable. Dble bed - 4 large zippered/screened windows. 240 volt/12 volt/Gas - Approx 80 litre water tank. 3 way Dometic Fridge, gas stove table and seats Under seat storage cupboards and lockers 3 under floor storage drawers 1830 L, 335 W 80 H. Exc cond. $23,000 0412 541 615 e140423

WIND up Roadstar caravan. Reliable off-road van in good condition

Recent full service

TB82NN $9550

Ph. 0418 418 802

PUZZLES

COFFS COAST

Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

Auspac Media

is smaller.

message in the

is one more shell by the

ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. There is one less turret on the sandcastle.

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

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

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

2. The man’s shirt sleeve is longer. 3 The word post is spelt wrong.

4. There

man’s foot. 5. The

bottle

SCRAMBLED WORDS: Dragon. Unicorn. Griffin. Mermaid. Centaur.

OVER

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Contractors Licence 77993C

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BEST ON THE BOX

TUESDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN STUFF

ABC, 8pm

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC, 7.30pm

Rather than a haul of chocolate eggs, settle in for the sweet yolk of gardening wisdom in this seasonal special. There’s Easter cheer and abundance of autumnal inspiration, with host Costa Georgiadis (above) the consummate plant and communityminded reveller – there is surely no one who can match his enthusiasm. Costa visits an inspiring bowls club, complete with a community garden and tool library, which has become a hub for gatherings. Hannah explores the garden of a down-sized couple who have created an edible, blooming oasis in their small patch.

FRIDAY, April 7

6.00 Meet The Penguins. (R) Dr Ann Jones takes a look at penguins.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee traces a green web of gardens.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.

10.05 Jack Irish. (Malsv, R) Part 3 of 4.

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

11.15 Close To Me. (Mals, R)

12.05 Traces. (Madls, R)

12.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

In this new four-part documentary series, get set for an entertainingly playful celebration of iconic Aussie regalia. Footballer-turned-sports-presenter Tony Armstrong (below) takes viewers on a humorous and insightful excursion, examining why some things became national icons and others failed to become a belter. From the iconic meat pie to budgie smugglers, the dual-flush toilet, Speedos and the milk bar, it’s a fascinating exploration into our country’s psyche and what makes us tick. Featuring a panel of talking heads, including comedians Benjamin Law, Jean Kittson and Kevin Kropinyeri, it kicks off with a love letter to food –Chiko Rolls included.

THURSDAY DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

Animal owners – and perhaps

disobedient and troublesome man’s best friend can be. Featuring Britain’s most dastardly dogs, it’s a playful look at bad behaviour that’ll make you gasp and giggle (and cheer, if you haven’t given in to a pet just yet).

Bespectacled dog trainer Graeme Hall (above) has the patience of a saint, along with the wit and know-how to placate even the most troublesome mutt. But tonight, has he met his match in pooches Maddie and Bisley? They’ve been known to pull so hard on their leash that their owner’s arm once came out of its socket… No wonder they’re up in arms.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R)

9.25 Philip: Prince, Husband, Father. (PG, R)

10.20 The Day The Rock Star Died: Elvis Presley.

10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 11.45

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nagi Maehashi.

8.30 MOVIE: Dream Horse. (2020, PGal)

After a Welsh bartender decides to breed a racehorse despite lacking the necessary experience and money, she convinces people from her community to contribute a small amount to raise the foal. Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. North Queensland Cowboys v Dolphins.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the North Queensland Cowboys versus Dolphins match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: 48 Hrs. (1982, MA15+lv, R)

A cop reluctantly teams up with a criminal. Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan.

9.40 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Scotland. From Cherry Red Records Stadium, London.

12.45 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R)

Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R) 2.00 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R)

3.55 Mastermind Aust. (R)

4.55

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 France 24 English News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Headless Body –The Kim Barry Murder. (MA15+v, R) Takes a look at the murder of Kim Barry.

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

1.45 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)

2.45 The Project. (R)

3.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

4.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, April 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Home And Garden. 11.00

With Patrick McMillan. 12.00

2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf

2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Figure

4.00 Cycling. Road National

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

7.00 ABC News At Easter.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins try to get justice for Pop.

8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Gus and Tippy struggle with their dilemmas.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) There is a murder at a local old folks’ home and two of its elderly residents have also gone missing.

9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.45 Traces. (Final, Malv, R)

11.30 Rage Synth Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.

8.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family.

9.30 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R)

10.25 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Final, PGal)

11.15 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.15 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R)

2.00 Germinal. (Mas)

3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.00 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 France 24 English News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00

SUNDAY, April 9

6.30 Compass. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (Ml, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

9.15 Close To Me. (Mals) Sasha comforts Jo with some exciting news.

10.00 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R)

10.50 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, R)

11.50 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.45 Road To Now. (PG, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

Sometimes Always

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Sydney v Port Adelaide. From the SCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+v, R)

A suburban housewife suffering amnesia begins to suspect she may have been a secret agent. Setting out to discover the truth, she discovers a tenuous lead in the form of a note found inside a suitcase. Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson, Brian Cox.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team takes on their biggest job ever.

8.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, Mav, R) After experiencing visions of an apocalyptic flood, a man builds an ark in order to protect his family. Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly.

11.10 MOVIE: Son Of God. (2014, Mv, R)

1.40 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The beach can be dangerous for tourists.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny races to catch a serial killer targeting young women. A clash occurs when Eddie intervenes in Erin’s murder case. Frank must discipline Joe when he breaks protocol while working with the FBI.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv)

An archaeologist is murdered.

10.30 NCIS. (PGv, R)

11.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) The crew works to contain a forest fire.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (PG)

9.00 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PG)

10.05 Muhammad Ali. (Ml, R)

12.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.05 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

(2003,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav, R) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated.

8.35 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life. (PGlns, R) A catch up with Kath and Kim, their husbands Kel and Brett, and Kim’s second best friend Sharon.

9.45 Born To Kill? Richard Cottingham – The Times Square Ripper. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Richard Cottingham.

10.45 Quantum Leap. (Mv)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Tina. (2021, Malv)

A chronicle of the career of Tina Turner. Tina Turner, Oprah Winfrey.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Mega Zoo. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp with three rounds of hilarious egg-based trials.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When an anti-capitalist protestor is found murdered, Jane and the team investigate.

10.00 FBI. (Mav, R) An agent is killed at a hockey game.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

MONDAY, April 10

6.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 7.00 News.

And

(R) 11.00

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Final, PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

News. 7.30 George Michael: Portrait Of An Artist. (M) 9.15 24 Hours In Emergency: Family Ties. (Mal, R) A compilation of stories from King’s College.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Reyka. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY, April 11

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)

3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGl) Farmers search for love.

8.30 Miniseries: The Claremont Murders. (Mals) Part 1 of 2. Based on a true story. When three young women go missing in the affluent Perth suburb of Claremont in the late ’90s, it sets off the biggest unsolved murder case in West Australian history.

10.25 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R) Presented by Gok Wan.

12.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Final, Mls) Two teams, including Lloyd Langford, Julie Goodwin, Tanya Hennessy and Broden Kelly, go head-to-head.

10.00 Ghosts. (PGls)

10.30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash and Remi fight over Eden.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Two farmers meet their love matches.

9.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

10.15 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Shaun must work with Jared again.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Police Custody USA: Wall Of Silence. (Malv)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 NCIS. (Mav) The team works to solve the murder of a marine private who was helping an Afghan refugee.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.00 CBS Mornings.

4.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. England v Australia.

WEDNESDAY, April 12

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) David Stirling ruminates on Jock Lewes’ idea.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (Malv)

12.00 Miniseries: The Sister. (Mal, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, April

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Premiere, M)

8.30 The Elon Musk Show. (M) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy is running out of time.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Exit. (Mals)

12.05 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree cannot handle the heat with Remi.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) The farmstays are underway.

9.05 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.05 To Be Advised.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Michael Kanaan – Shoot To Kill. (MA15+v, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola. 10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) Sharon receives life-changing news. 11.00 Bull. (Ma, R)

The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Justin learns his fate.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Inside Dubai. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. A behind the scenes exploration of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

9.45

6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

10.00 Luke Heggie: I Already Told You. (MA15+l) A performance from Luke Heggie.

11.10 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R)

12.10 The Project. (R)

1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST

Thursday, 6 April 2023

SPORT

Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent

Strong Start

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football kickstarted their 2023 campaign in the Premier Youth League with four wins and a draw against Newcastle’s Adamstown Rosebud.

The under 16s scored a magnificent seven goals, defeating Adamstown 7-2 at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Centre last Saturday.

Under 16s manager Chris Thomas provided match insights.

“The U16s played well today and bounced back after their 5-2 defeat against Valentine FC last week,” he said.

“The 16s came out firing and dominated possession and were first to score with the first half ending 5-1 ahead.

“Kai Veneziano scored a hattrick by scoring two in the first half and one in the second half.

“The 16s were punished with the two goals by simple mistakes and this is something that Coach

Darren Schaeffer has been working on at training,” said Thomas.

The under 18s made it two wins from two with a 5-1 win over Adamstown Rosebud.

North Coast led 1-0 at half time and following some crucial substitutions overwhelmed the opposition in the second half for a well deserved 5-1 victory.

The under 15s dominated possession for a 3-0 victory under new coach Phill McMullen.

The under 14s defended strongly and attacked with purpose for a comfortable 5-0 win, with Marc Rogers, Fynn Wilkinson and Eli Friel giving stand out performances.

In an end to end game, the under 13s drew 3-3 under new PYL manager Julia Etel.

North Coast will return to action on Sunday 9 April against the Lambton Jaffas at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The under 13s and 15s kick off at 11am with the under 14s and 16s kicking off at 12:40pm and the final match, the under 18s kicking off at 2:40pm.

q Lachy Montgomery with eyes locked on the ball as the North Coast score seven in the under 16s.