Coffs Coast News Of The Area 6 October 2023

Young musos to shine with support from ‘Swanee’

AUSSIE rock legend John Swan, affectionately known as 'Swanee', has thrown his enthusiastic support behind this year's International Buskers and Comedy Festival by endorsing two talented local musicians set to perform at this iconic event.

Young local talents Noah Taylor and Dylan Wigley will perform alongside John in Swanee's Showcase in the Coffs City Centre from 4.30pm on Friday 6 October.

Mr Swan, who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contributions to music and charitable work within the community, expressed his excitement about the festival.

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Young musos to shine with support from ‘Swanee’

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"The International Buskers Festival will be a fantastic opportunity for the region to witness world-class performances across a diverse range of entertainment,” Mr Swan said.

"I'm thrilled that a couple of emerging local talents, Dylan Wigley and Noah Taylor, have been granted the opportunity to shine within our community on Friday 6 October at 4:30pm.

“I've been mentoring Dylan for a couple of years now and more recently, Noah.

“They are both exciting young talents

who will undoubtedly shine at this worldclass event,” Mr Swan said.

With a remarkable musical career spanning eleven albums and eighteen singles, including three number-one albums and one number-one single, Swanee's protégés have the privilege of learning from a mentor with an impressive track record.

"Supporting young musicians is a passion of mine, and I relish watching them gain confidence and develop their skills,” Mr Swan said.

“I don't really teach; I aim to understand the musical genres that these young talents are passionate about and help them shine.

“When one of my students expressed a desire to perform 'Minnie the Moocher' by Cab Calloway, it made my day.

“I can't help but join in and sing along or strum the guitar.

“Music should never feel like a chore; it's crucial to have fun and enjoy yourself.

“That's how my brother Jimmy (Barnes) and I started off - just having fun singing songs and entertaining people.

“I encourage everyone to support the event and come down and applaud the next generation of musical talent,” concluded Mr Swan.

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By Andrew VIVIAN

REFERENCE to the Plantations and Reafforestation Act 1999 has resulted in residents and conservationists seeing some progress in their advocacy to protect forests.

The Friends of Pine Creek (FOPC) were pleased to find that the updated Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) Plan Portal appears to show that native forest compartments 7, 8 and 9 of Pine Creek State Forest, previously slated for forestry operations, now appear to be designated ‘permanent conservation area’.

On the Plan Portal web page, FCNSW says, “We have made some changes to the map view in Plan Portal to improve the display of information available for anyone

viewing this map.”

The map indicates forestry operations likely to start within the next six months, those likely to start within 6-18 months, completed operations and those which have been temporarily suspended.

The FOPC wrote to Tara Moriarty, the Minister for Agriculture, for Regional New South Wales, and for Western New South Wales, outlining the “unique or special wildlife values” that the Act specifies must be considered when ‘operations’ are carried out in forest plantations.

Some small successes for local residents and conservationists Correction

They also wrote to Penny Sharpe, Minister for Climate Change, Minister for Energy, for the Environment, and for Heritage, asking to be included in the consultation process to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). A FOPC spokesperson said while the apparent protection of the compartments is promising, “There are still concerns that there are large areas of native forest and plantation needed to complete a ‘forest bridge’ and link areas of the Great Koala National Park that are not yet protected.”

The Friends of Tuckers Nob (FOTN) also cited the Act in their representations to Ms Moriarty. Dr Tim Cadman, who acted as spokesperson, said neighbouring residents contacted FCNSW to meet to organise independent koala surveys of the forest and protect native forest remnants in Tuckers Nob State Forest.

He said that, after a number of communications, FCNSW agreed to meet with residents but the status of operations was changed from ‘approved’ to ‘active’.

Dr Cadman said that FOTK complained to the Australian Forestry Standard, because, as a certified ‘forest manager’, FCNSW is obliged to consult with stakeholders.

He said the voluntary certification entails that an organisation meets with stakeholders and takes their concerns under consideration and is obliged to explain any disagreement before forestry operations commence.

Dr Cadman said Tuckers Nob State Forest is inside the proposed GKNP, and has koalas and rainforest remnants containing Ringwood trees (aniseed myrtle) which only grow in the Nambucca, Kalang and Bellinger river valleys.

He said mature and old growth trees have been found in the areas proposed for clear felling. FOTN sought legal advice, and, after interactions between their legal team and the Minister, operations have been suspended pending an investigation of the forest’s “unique and special biodiversity values” under the Act.

By Andrea FERRARI

SPRING’S Coffs Coast Long Lunch, themed Local Women In Food, will be held on October 28 at Shearwater Restaurant in Coffs Harbour.

News Of The Area was incorrect in saying there would be a demonstration by Leeharne Hawley from Orara Valley Produce at the event.

There are no demonstrations at the Long Lunch.

The event’s organiser Awia Markey told NOTA, “Leeharne will be joining us to enjoy a long lunch, and also sharing her skills, and discuss how-tos on creating beautifully decorated iced biscuits at the Taste And Talk Table.”

Coffs Coast Long Lunch will be held downstairs in Shearwater Restaurant’s private event space on Saturday 28 October.

To enquire, call 0410 444 136 or follow @coffscoastlonglunch on Instagram or Facebook.

q A stand of Ringwood trees in Tuckers Nob State Forest. Photo: Tim Cadman.

COASTAL WATER CLASH

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government to increase the amount of rainfall run-off that can be harvested to 30 percent.

Harvestable rights allow landholders to capture and store a set volume of the rainfall run-off on their properties without a need for a licence or certain approvals.

NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson said the NSW Government is focused on being led by science and making decisions that protect communities water security for the long-term.

“We will never play fast and loose with our water resources like the former government did,” Ms Jackson said.

“The former government increased coastal harvestable rights before completing the rigorous assessments needed to properly understand what impact this change could have on town water supplies, the environment, other water users and downstream industries.

“With dry conditions on the way, decisions must be robust and evidence-based to ensure our precious water resources are managed sustainably.

“While increasing onfarm storage may help some

landholders with improving water security, a uniform increase across all catchments will not be sustainable for everyone.

“We owe it to water users and local communities along the coast to make sure that any increases in water extractions stack up.”

As part of the change, the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) will begin assessments into what level of water extraction is sustainable for coastal communities that stretch from Tweed Heads down to Eden.

Minor adjustments have also been made to the harvestable rights orders that apply to both the coastaldraining and central-inland draining areas.

This makes the harvestable rights rules clearer and easier for Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) to enforce and ensure landholders know what they can and cannot do.

DPE will contact all landholders directly who have increased their harvestable rights dam capacity since the limit was increased to ensure they are clear about how the revised rules will impact them.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the move to slash coastal harvestable rights will have an enormous

impact, by leaving all farmers less resilient.

“This short-sighted decision by the NSW Government is completely reckless and couldn’t come at a worse time for producers and landholders as we head into another drought,” Mr Singh said.

“The Liberals and Nationals listened to coastal farmers while we were in Government and made the change to increase the limit to account for the higher rainfall they get compared to other parts of the State, and allow them to use it to prepare for dry periods.

“Overturning this change will leave coastal communities without the adequate water they need to manage their cattle and grow food.

“It will also take away the vital additional water source that property owners rely on to fight fires in the hotter months, which is extremely concerning off the back of El Nino being declared.”

Mr Singh also expressed concern that correct stakeholder consultation had not been followed, with farmers given insufficient notice of the decision.

“Labor has been extremely disingenuous in its approach to this issue and several farmers in my local

community say they had no idea this was happening until it was too late,” Mr Singh said.

“When you stop to think about what the ten percent figure actually represents, it means that less than one percent of the rainfall that lands on a farmer’s property can be kept by that farmer, which is next to nothing, so it’s no surprise that they are feeling hard done by.

“I would like to see the ‘science’ that the Water Minister keeps referring to that supposedly says 30 percent is not sustainable, because it actually only amounts to less than two and a half percent of rain that falls on a property.”

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp said the move was robbing water from local farmers ahead of a looming dry season.

“Our farmers have already battled with bushfires and floods, and just as they start getting back on their feet, the NSW Government deals another blow by taking their water away.

“Our coastal region has higher rainfall patterns and a different topography to farms out west.

“We do not have a major dam and we rely on farm water storage for everything from agriculture to fighting

bushfires. This short-sighted change has happened overnight, without consultation and reeks of a lack of understanding of how farms operate on the east coast.

“The Minns Government needs to get out of the city and start talking to regional voices that want to see this decision reversed.”

NSW Farmers Dairy Committee chair Phil Ryan called the decision “a kick in the guts”.

“This has absolutely nothing to do with the drying conditions we’re seeing and everything to do with appeasing inner-city environmentalists who have no idea where their food comes from,” Mr Ryan said.

“The dairy industry in NSW is already facing price pressure, a dry season ahead and cheap imports from New Zealand, and now the Water Minister is making it harder to be a dairy farmer.

“Short-sighted decisions like this, made without asking farmers what the practical impacts might be, puts enormous pressure on coastal agriculture and erodes trust in government.”

NSW Irrigators’ Council CEO Claire Miller claimed the call was made without correctly consulting landholders and other stakeholders.

“Our understanding is the previous policy to allow 30 percent harvestable rights in coastal catchments would have

a negligible, if any, impact on river flows,” Miller said.

“But the Government has blindsided farmers without even waiting for its own catchment-by-catchment modelling to be completed which would have allowed them to make an informed decision.

“The previous 30 percent harvestable right meant farmers could store more water during wet periods, to help them keep growing food and watering livestock during droughts.

“The Rural Fire Service also supports initiatives to increase water stored across the landscape, and farm dams are an important source of water to fight fires.

“Firefighting in the catastrophic 2019-20 summer was hampered by most farm dams being dry, leaving the RFS helpless in many valleys to fight the flames for lack of water.

“Here we are entering another long, hot, El Nino summer, with our coastal valleys already in drought and cattle already being sold for lack of water in dams – and the Government has decided the best response is to make sure landholders and communities have no buffer to survive future extremes.”

For more information, please visit https://water.dpie. nsw.gov.au/licensing-andtrade/basic-landholder-rights/ harvestable-rights/coastaldraining-catchments.

Conservationists say environmental protection of native forests inadequate

By Andrew VIVIAN

GREENS MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson visited Clouds Creek State Forest last week, an area located within the proposed Great Koala National Park which has been closed since 3 March 2023 due to fire damage and severe weather.

Logging operations have been underway for the past few months and are currently being undertaken in what Ms Higginson says are some of the most ecologically significant compartments.

In a media statement, Ms Higginson claimed ecological surveys have not been undertaken in compartments of the State Forest since 2017, a claim which Forestry Corporation denies.

Ms Higginson said the lack of updated surveys means that only species recorded in the forest more than six years ago and before the Black Summer fires are considered during the planning stages of the logging.

While in the State Forest, the Greens MP said she was deeply disturbed by what she described as “industrial scale heavy machinery knocking down threatened species

habitat, tearing up the steep slopes and recovering forests”.

“It’s actually shocking that there is currently no requirement to conduct ecological surveys in our native forests prior to the commencement of logging,” Ms Higginson said.

“Only threatened species that were recorded several years ago are considered in logging operations which completely fails to account for species movement and impacts from bushfires and floods.”

A Forestry Corp spokesperson told NOTA, “In the Clouds Creek State Forest operations, trees and other protected areas were identified during ecological surveys completed before harvesting commenced.

“More than 40 percent of the harvest area has been set aside and will be permanently protected for habitat and environmental values, including over 2,300 trees set aside specifically for koala habitat and 2,300 trees set aside specifically to protect hollows used by animals such as gliders.

“Ecology reports are completed before a harvest

plan is prepared and another round of comprehensive surveys must then be carried out immediately before harvesting takes place, known as broad area habitat searches.

“Forestry Corporation must comply with the rules and survey requirements of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (CIFOA) which the Environment Protection Authority independently regulates.

“Koala habitat has been mapped across the landscape and the CIFOA specifies the number and type of koala feed trees to be protected in each area,” the spokesperson said.

Ms Higginson said the NSW Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Agriculture should immediately require prelogging ecological surveys to be conducted to ensure that

threatened species are being protected from industrial logging.

“I am also calling on the Minister for Agriculture to fully implement the Post Bushfire Logging Review conducted by the Natural Resources Commission to ensure that recovery in native forests is allowed to continue without further industrial logging in fragile areas.”

Ms Higginson said there should be tighter controls on the protection of threatened species and, at a minimum, this requires up-to-date prelogging surveys be undertaken.

“We need to end public native forest logging in New South Wales - that’s the reality,” she said.

Higginson said the recent move by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to temporarily order a halt to logging operations in Tallaganda State Forest was due to a required species

survey of Southern Greater Gliders being inadequate.

“The mounting evidence, that even the cursory surveys for known species in logging areas are not being undertaken, is a clear indication of the failed regulation and compliance of native forest logging,” she said.

Meanwhile, local conservationists say that environmental monitoring in Oakes State Forest has also been less than desirable.

The point to roadworks above waterways that could allow sediment to wash into creeks and rivers.

An EPA spokesperson said that Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been requested to make improvements to portions of road maintenance within compartments 18-21 of Oakes State Forest.

He said FCNSW has advised these improvements have largely been completed, and this will be inspected

again by EPA officers.

He said that, on a separate roads issue, the EPA also received complaints about an area in Oakes State Forest which includes Belbucca Road, Sandpiper Road and Fishburn Road and involves multiple land use tenures including National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Crown Lands, State Forest and freehold.

The spokesperson said that, although these roads are not regulated under the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (CIFOA) rules that apply to compartments 18-21, the EPA has written to FCNSW, NPWS, NSW Crown Lands and Transport for NSW, recommending they review the road works for sediment control and erosion prevention.

Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe has been contacted for comment.

“Broad area habitat searches are undertaken throughout the harvesting area to identify and protect environmental features.

q Sue Higginson says she is deeply disturbed by the damage done by forestry operations at Clouds Creek.

Photo: Sue Higginson.

q Sediment creeping down slopes at Oakes State Forest. Photo: Mark Graham.

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Addressing coercive control in family and domestic violence

THE Standing Council of Attorneys-General recently endorsed the National Principles to Address Coercive Control in Family and Domestic Violence and agreed to their public release.

These National Principles are seen as a significant step in addressing gender-based violence in Australia.

Attorney-General Mark The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP said the Albanese Government recognises that understanding and identifying coercive control is fundamental to an effective response to family and domestic violence.

The National Principles set out a shared understanding of common features and impacts of coercive control, and establish guiding considerations to inform effective responses.

“Coercive control is when someone uses patterns of abusive behaviour against another person,” Mr Dreyfus said.

“Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person's freedom and independence.

“This dynamic almost always underpins family and domestic violence.

“Coercive control can involve physical and non-physical abuse and has traumatic and pervasive impacts on victim-survivors, their families and communities.

“The National Principles illustrate why coercive control must be stopped.

“I sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the development of the National Principles, particularly the victimsurvivors and their families who shared their experiences, and the many organisations who tirelessly advocate for them,” Mr Dreyfus said.

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who serves as the Assistant Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, welcomed the announcement.

“Coercive control is regularly identified as an area of key concern due to its pervasive and often subtle nature when it comes to detection,” Mr Conaghan said.

“Implementing a shared understanding of the common features of Coercive control, improving societal understanding, coordinating and designing approaches across prevention and early intervention and embedding the National Principles in legal responses are all crucial first steps to eradicating this scourge from our communities.

“It should be acknowledged that the previous NSW Coalition Government passed laws in October of last year in line with this, and these should be consistent throughout all States and Territories.

“We need to work as a collective towards new generational policies to enact meaningful change.”

Mr Conaghan encourages community members to read the new resources provided by the Department as part of the National Principles and share them across their networks.

“The better educated individuals and communities are about the warning signs of Family and Domestic abuse, the more likely we are to recognise them and provide appropriate early interventions and early support.

"This is a critical step on the path to generational change,” Mr Conaghan said.

A new study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) that looked at the prevalence of coercive control behaviours in police domestic violence (DV) reports has found that in 57 percent of domestic violence (DV) events at least one coercive control behaviour was recorded by police.

The most common coercive control behaviours were property damage and theft (present in 26 percent of DV events), intimidation and threats (24 percent) and verbal abuse (23 percent).

Ten percent of recorded DV offences included a reference to threats of harm and six percent included a threat to kill.

Executive Director of the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Jackie Fitzgerald, said the study used text mining to analyse the narrative description of police DV reports looking for mention of coercive control behaviours.

“Coercive control relates to abusive behaviours which can exert domination and control over another person.

“These behaviours, which can include

threats, financial control, social-isolation and surveillance, represent a growing awareness of the breadth of domestic violence behaviours,” Ms Fitzgerald said.

Emotional abuse and stalking by a current or previous partner affects a large proportion of Australian women.

It is estimated that in 2021-22, 23 percent of Australian women have experienced emotional abuse since the age of fifteen (including controlling or threatening behaviours, incessant insults and intimidation by a current or previous partner), while 20 percent have experienced stalking (including following/watching the person, maintaining unwanted contact and using social media or electronic devices to follow or track the person).

The latest DV assault offence trends in NSW to June 2023 show that police recorded incidents of DV assault continue to increase significantly.

“Over the five years to June 2023 the number of recorded DV Assault incidents in NSW increased by 13.5 percent.

“Domestic assault and sexual assault are the only major offences to show sustained increases over this time,” Ms Fitzgerald said.

The National Principles and supporting resources are available on the AttorneyGeneral's Department website at https:// www.ag.gov.au/families-and-marriage/ families/family-violence/coercive-control.

The resources include videos, a factsheet, Easy Read materials and a guide for healthcare workers.

Additional material, including resources for First Nations peoples and language translations, will be released later this year.

If you or someone you know is affected by family, domestic or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au

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Bridging the bypass

By Andrea FERRARI

BRIDGE work has begun for the Coffs Harbour Bypass with the arrival of piling rigs at two key sites.

The piling work is an early, foundational part of building the seventeen bridges needed for the bypass.

Work will now start on bridges for the Englands Road Interchange, at North

Boambee, and for the Korora Hill Interchange.

Transport for NSW Director, North Region, Anna Zycki said, “Bored piling for the bridges at these interchanges will be carried out weekdays from 7am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm and will take about two months to complete, weather permitting.”

The project team

will build 42 piles in the Englands Road area and 29 for the northern interchange.

Ms Zycki said the Coffs Harbour bypass construction team would build more than 300 bridge piles across the alignment, with each pile taking about eight hours to complete.

The overall bridge piling work across the alignment is expected to continue into

2026.

“The work will include building pads on which the piling rigs will sit, drilling through soil and rock to form pile holes and installing steel reinforcement cages into the holes,” she said.

“We’ll then pour concrete into the holes to build the piles and, when the concrete is set, use jackhammers to remove any excess from the overpour.”

To minimise noise and

disruption the bypass team will use a bored piling technique.

“Piling falls largely into two categories, bored and driven piles,” said Anna.

“Bored piling is much quieter and less disruptive than driven piles as they don’t require hammering, but there will still be moderate and consistent noise from the piling rig as it drills through the soil and rock.

“Towards the end of the

digging operation there will be louder clangs when material is removed from the rig’s drill piece.

“Plant and equipment will be positioned as far as possible from neighbours and respite periods may be scheduled, where required.”

For more information and to sign up for regular updates on the progress of the bypass visit pacifichighway.nsw.gov.au/ coffsharbourbypass.

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q Piling rigs are now onsite at Englands Road area for the start of the bridge works.

q The Coffs Harbour Bypass project team will build 42 piles in the Englands Road area.

By Andrea FERRARI

ROTARY Club of Woolgoolga

members have delighted in publicly recognising three local residents by presenting each of them

with its prestigious Pride of Workmanship Awards.

Pride of Workmanship is an approved Rotary project adopted by over 600 Rotary clubs worldwide.

It is designed to publicly acknowledge an employee or business operator who displays outstanding qualities in terms of customer service,

attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job.

Rotary recognises Woolgoolga’s pride

Employers and members of the public are invited to nominate a candidate who they consider fills these criteria.

The three local recipients of the Rotary Woolgoolga Award are Joy Cassells, Teneashia Skinner and Lisa

“Joy Cassells oversees the Meals on Wheels service in Woolgoolga,” Rotary Club of Woolgoolga project coordinator Richard Matthews told News Of The Area. She was nominated by one the Meals on Wheels volunteers with the accompanying citation: ‘Joy is totally dedicated to superior

customer service where she displays outstanding qualities, always carrying out her duties with a cheerful attitude.

‘She acts as a guide and mentor to all the volunteers, always supporting them and offering to help them’.

Teneashia Skinner is a Shift Manager at Ground Earth Cafe Woolgoolga and is studying for her Certificate 2

in Hospitality.

She was nominated by one of her loyal regular customers with the following recommendation: ‘Teneashia's friendly approach, warm smile and genuine interest in her customers sets her apart.

‘She constantly strives to provide a memorable dining

“Lisa Scorse is a NSW Service Agent, employed by the Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre to operate the local Centrelink Agency,” said Richard.

Lisa was nominated by a work colleague, who provided this citation, ‘Lisa has provided the Centrelink Service for several years and is always friendly and helpful

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‘She goes above and beyond her duties to assist customers in their dealings with Centrelink’.

The Awards took place at a presentation dinner on Monday 25 September.

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking community applications for projects to be considered for funding under the 2023/24 Environmental Levy Grants Program – Round 2. The City recognises the value and importance in providing a community based environmental program that offers and delivers opportunities to help sustain and improve the local environment.

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

The online application form and further information, such as policy and guidelines, are available on the City’s website at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/ ELGrants Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm Friday 20 October 2023.

For further enquiries please contact the City’s Grants Administration Officer on 6648 4278.

‘She creates a welcoming atmosphere where all customers feel valued and appreciated.

q Rotary Club of Woolgoolga Pride of Workmanship project coordinator Richard Matthews with 2023 recipients Joy Cassells, Teneashia Skinner, Lisa Scorse, and Rotary Club of Woolgoolga President Rod McKenzie.

q Pride of Workmanship recipient Lisa Scorse from Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre goes above and beyond her duties to assist customers in their dealings with Centrelink.

q Recognised for her dedication and cheerful attitude in her work, Joy Cassells is a Meals on Wheels volunteer in Woolgoolga.

q Teneashia Skinner who works at Ground Earth Cafe in Woolgoolga is recognised for her genuine customer care.

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It’s STILL time again! Come meet the artists

Join our finalists in this year’s STILL: National Still Life Award 2023 for a panel discussion this Sunday from 11am to 12.30pm.

Malaami Conversations with Dean Kelly

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Malaami Project is hosting another Malaami Conversation, this time with Dean Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC).

It takes place on Sunday

8 October in Thora.

Dean Kelly is a proud Gumbaynggirr custodian and will be talking about culture and his aspirations for YAC, based in Urunga and the first of its kind in the Bellinger Valley.

Dean will share stories of growing up at the Kelly family farm at Yellow Rock, where he was raised by Elders Richard Kelly and Lillian Kelly (his Nan and Pop) and great uncles Tom Kelly and Raymond Kelly.

“These were the knowledge holders of our family and are the reason for what I do,” Dean said.

He will share what

custodianship means to him as he steps into this new role and builds on the work and wisdom of those who came before.

Yurruungga is a collective of the traditional Custodians of the Bellinger Valley Gumbaynggirr people.

This collective will provide “creative and technical leadership of complex cultural development, regeneration and environmental projects” across their ancestral homelands.

Dean deeply values unity and collaboration.

Yurruungga aims to represent the whole Bellinger Valley community.

This is an opportunity for the wider community to listen and learn how we can work together to support this important work.

This is the second of a series of Malaami Conversations that centre

First Nations voices working towards malaami (“return to origin”) and creating a lifesustaining, climate-resilient future.

The gathering begins at 9.30am, running until 12.30pm.

The Malaami meeting place is in the gardens behind Thora General Store.

Parking is available next-door at Roses Park Campground or on the opposite side of the road at Thora Hall.

Bring a camping chair and food can be bought at Thora General Store.

This is a not-forprofit event organised by volunteers.

There is no charge for First Nations people.

Ticket sales go towards honorariums for First Nations contributors and towards future Malaami Project events.

Donations are appreciated.

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A selection of finalists will be joined by Guest Curator Sandra Conte and artist mentor/arts broadcaster Wilamina Russo to discuss the past, present and future of contemporary still life. Together they will reflect on where the genre has travelled both in subject matter and materiality and provide commentary on where it might be headed in the future.

STILL 2023 has a prize pool of $35,000 and is the first National Still Life Award presented at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM).

Now in its fourth iteration, STILL is a biennial, acquisitive award for still life artworks across all mediums. It invites fresh and contemporary explorations of still life themes and highlights the diversity and vitality of still life in Australian contemporary art, broadening the interpretation and pushing the boundaries of this enduring genre.

The panel event is a ticketed but free event, book through the YAM website.

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Join Gumbaynggirr artist Donna Brown in her contemporary jewellerymaking short course. You will be guided through the design process and a variety of fabrication techniques to create your own unique jewellery using specialised hand tools and a range of materials including sterling silver. We look forward to creating with you in The Workshop!

Dates: 22 October, 29 October, 5 November

What: This is a short course comprising three four-hour sessions over three consecutive Sundays (10am-2pm).

Cost: $450 per person for this short course.

Bookings via the YAM website: https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/

What’s On

Digital drop-in and Create sessions

Drop into the Digital Studio after school to get digital and creative. Begin your own creative project and access the green screen, digital recording booth, editing equipment and get support and inspiration. Book in to secure your spot through the Coffs Harbour Libraries website. Sessions are on 4pm-6pm, every Wednesday from next week to 15 November in the Digital Studio, Yarrila Place.

Digital Storytelling program

Become a digital storyteller in this weekly workshop in the Digital Studio, Yarrila Place. This workshop series, for ages 16 and up, covers all aspects of digital storytelling including imagery and story creation. Learn more about these sessions, or book, at: https://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Whats-on

q Dean Kelly, Chief Exclusive Officer of the newly formed Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation, will share stories at the Malaami Conversations on Sunday 8 October.

The first ever Marine Rescue Expo

By Andrea FERRARI

FROM water safety to boating rules, including demonstrations and facility tours, the first Coffs Harbour Marine Expo on Saturday 30 September made a wellattended debut.

It was held on the site of the Sunday Harbourside Market.

Primarily styled as a day to showcase what Marine Rescue does, it also served well as a fun, family day out.

Over the course of the day the public flowed through to see the high impact display of marine equipment, including a rescue vessel from Nambucca and jetskis from the Port Macquarie Unit.

The Water Police presented an interactive display of jet skis, Transport

for NSW – Maritime promoted boating safety and the State Emergency Service (SES) showcased major rescue vehicles.

In addition, several Coffs Harbour boating dealers had boats on show.

In addition to the equipment on display, there was a distress flares demonstration on the water nearby, and an opportunity to look over Coffs rescue vessel Shearwater at the public mooring.

People could also go up to Beacon Hill where the Marine Rescue Base is and see what goes on in this important look out and operations facility.

There were demonstrations of CPR resuscitation and use of defibrillators.

The Marine Expo was

opened by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services.

Jane Leach, the local Unit Commander, gave a brief speech of introduction followed by Zone Duty Operations Manager for Mid North Coast, Rodney Page, who presented an overview of Marine Rescue NSW.

A Welcome to Country by the Robinson family of Gumbaynggirr Rangers, in the form of song, dance and a smoking ceremony, added drama and colour to the opening.

In keeping with the promise of family interests, there was an abundance of barbecue foods and drinks, plus a Latin dance exhibition and a wonderful children’s pinata created much

excitement.

A successful multiple prize raffle assisted Coffs Harbour unit with much needed funds to operate this

awesome service.

Volunteers are always encouraged for boat crew, radio operators and support team.

To enquire about volunteering please email uc.coffsharbour@ marinerescuensw.com.au.

q Marine Rescue team representatives with members of the dance team who performed at the Expo.

q The Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue Expo launched as a community information day about all things water safety.

q Troy Robinson gives the Welcome to Country at the Marine Expo Coffs Harbour.

q The Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue Expo was well attended by the public and held in the park between Marine Drive and The Jetty.

Music bargains galore at 2Air FM CD garage sale

By Andrea FERRARI

MUSIC historians, collectors, fans and those who generally love a rummage through one man’s trash in search of treasures should put 2Air FM’s garage sale date in their diaries.

On Saturday 7 October from 9am until 2pm, 2Air FM 107.9 Coffs Coast Community Radio is hosting a garage sale of surplus CDs.

The sale takes place at their studio located at 24 Glenreagh Street, Coffs Harbour in a spacious area on the ground floor.

“Heaps of CDs will be

available from all genres of music.

“Prices are $1 for a two CD set and 50 cents for a single CD,” Treasurer Elsie Langford, one of the original members of the 25-yearold radio station team, told News Of The Area.

“The 2Air FM Library Room walls are stacked to the hilt and there are boxes of surplus CDs everywhere, it’s the time of year for a spring clean.

“There is sure to be something to attract everyone’s attention, bargains to be found and fun to be had going through the boxes.

“The CDs cover a huge

range of music,” she said

The garage sale will focus exclusively on selling CDs and all monies raised will go towards replacement and maintenance of the studio equipment when the need arises

For further information or any questions about 2Air FM, please call the office on 6652 1071 during business hours or email treasurer@2airfm.com. au and the friendly office volunteers will be happy to assist with your queries.

Woolgoolga hosts Day for Girls walks

By Andrea FERRARI

WOOLGOOLGA Beach

Reserve is the meeting place for the Days for Girls (DfG) Coffs Coast fundraising walks on Saturday 14 October.

Called Walk for the Girls there’s two distances to choose from, 1km and 5km,

with both stepping out at 11am.

The walks are in celebration of International Day of the Girl Child and to raise funds to purchase fabrics and resources for the group’s work.

Days for Girls is an international not-for-

profit organisation that makes washable, reusable menstrual care kits and provides reproductive and menstrual health education for women and girls in need around the world

“To show support, we are asking the community to walk with us,” Theresa

Peppernell and Merran Storrie, DfG Coffs Harbour Team Leaders, told News Of The Area.

“We will have an information stall and display, and our friendly volunteers will be on hand to share their experience of working with Days for Girls.”

“Every little bit helps to make a difference,” said Theresa.

Menstrual care kit packing days are the culmination of hundreds of volunteer hours.

feel humbled to be able to make a difference to the lives of the women and girls who will receive these kits made

DfG provides kits along with vital menstrual health education to women and girls who don’t have the privilege of accessible period products.

Days for Girls Coffs Coast Team meets on the first Sunday of the month at the Uniting Church Woolgoolga to create the life-changing menstrual care kits.

To find out more about the local team head to Facebook at Days for Girls Coffs Coast Team

“We are grateful to have such a happy, talented and skilful crew,” said Theresa.

The DfG members strive to sew these functional and beautiful kits to the highest of standards, to ensure they are durable, comfortable and effective enough to last at least three years.

“It is very satisfying to get to this point, but we also

The sponsored walks on Saturday 14 October will commence at Woolgoolga Beach Reserve at 11am and bookings and donations can be made via this link https:// www.trybooking.com/ CJZDQ

“DfG volunteers lovingly make these lifechanging kits that include washable pads, liners, carry pouches and drawstring bags.

“Wear something orange on the day to show your support for DfG,” said Megan.

q Time to sort and sell surplus CDs at 2Air FM’s garage sale.

q In September, Days for Girls Coffs Coast volunteers packed 60 kits to send to Burundi, as part of the World Vision Canada Refugee Project.

Disability inclusive emergency preparedness on the Coffs Coast

By Mary KEILY

OVER 100 attended an event in Coffs Harbour for people with disability, their family and carers to meet local emergency services, talk about the upcoming fire and storm season and learn about personal emergency planning.

There were short presentations from the State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour Fire Station, with support from the NSW Reconstruction Authority, Key Employment Group, HooRai Balloons, Sprinkle and Play, the MidNorth Coast Community Legal Centre and Disability Advocacy NSW.

Attendees received a 'grab and go' bag with information on how to prepare themselves and their homes for an evacuation.

There was also a simulated person centred emergency preparedness (P-CEP) conversation with Mr Luke Page, a client at Key Employment, discussing what an emergency evacuation may entail for him.

When it comes to preparing for events like storms, fires and floods,

people with disabilities can often have additional needs that are crucial to consider, but can often be overlooked by emergency services and

recovery agencies. Everyone needs to feel safe and that is particularly challenging if you are hearing impaired, can’t use the mobile phone or can’t

read very well.

“The access is focused on mobile phones for data and the capacity to read,”

Auslan interpreter Terri Anne

Richardson, a key connector in the Coffs deaf community, told News Of The Area.

“The information is not compatible with an Ipad,

Youngcare’s #TheBigDrive in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

MELBOURNE artist Josh

Hazelwood was in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 1 October with two big friends who he introduced to visitors at the Big Banana.

Celebrated for his intricate and expansive sculptures, Josh is creating awareness around his appointment as Youngcare’s newest ambassador by driving two specially designed sculptures from Melbourne to their new home in Brisbane.

Youngcare is a not-forprofit that supports young Australians living with physical disabilities.

Josh kicked off his collaboration with the charity through #TheBigDrive fundraising initiative, a fourday road trip adventure from 29 September to 2 October with the sculptures in tow.

Stopping off along the

way at iconic Australian 'Big Things', this initiative is dedicated to raising vital funds for Youngcare's mission.

On his way out of Coffs Harbour Josh told News Of The Area, “Everyone was supportive of Youngcare’s mission and amazed by the scale of the sculptures next to the Big Banana.

“Families and kids alike enjoyed checking them out.

“We wanted to use the attention the sculptures bring as a tool to make change and an impact.

“Although raising funds is our purpose, I feel my main goal will be creating as much awareness for Youngcare’s mission as possible and making sure it has a positive impact for the future.”

One of the magnificent sculptures on the journey with Josh is called ‘A Mother’s Touch’ and symbolises the

dedication of mothers and caregivers; approximately 70 percent of the nearly 2.65 million unpaid caregivers in Australia are women, making the monument a significant homage to Youngcare’s mission.

The second sculpture is called 'Dedicated to the Sun'.

“It is based on my personal experience of waking up early to pursue my passions.

“I hope it motivates audiences to prioritise what matters most to them and

serves as a reminder of the significance of taking time for yourself.”

Both sculptures are destined for two beautiful residential homes on Stuartholme Road, Bardon, backing onto Stuartholme

and I spoke to a deaf and blind man who relies on that solely.”

Terri Anne discussed with emergency services the need tto set up a QR Code, which once scanned, an interpreter could bring up on their device to explain details of the emergency.

Terri Anne will now take booklets to individual homes to discuss people’s own personal plans.

“I heard of one man in the Lismore district, who had to relocate to Coffs because he was not safe, having lost his home and not having any access nor support,” said Terri Anne.

School.

Established in 1920, Stuartholme School is a secondary day and boarding school for girls.

“The sculptures pay homage to the strong women and leadership figures that have emerged from the school over the last 100-plus years,” said Josh.

q A simulated fire demonstration.

q Terri Anne Richardson is an Auslan interpreter.

q State Emergency Service volunteers were present to discuss emergency preparedness.

q Fire and Rescue staff attended the meeting.

q Josh Hazelwood and his two sculptures on #TheBigDrive at Coffs Big Banana.

Feathertail Gliders discovered living in Botanic Garden

By Andrea FERRARI

RARE visitors to the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, namely Feathertail Gliders (Acrobates pygmaeus), have been discovered living in the garden by the team of young volunteer guides.

The find is particularly surprising and gratifying since the garden is sited in the centre of Coffs Harbour city.

While these gliders can be found living in the ranges along the east coast of Australia, they have not

previously been recorded on the Atlas of Living Australia as living in the Botanic Garden.

About half of the Botanic Garden area is covered in old growth natural forest, a habitat that seems to suit the gliders.

The fauna team coordinator and president of the Friends of the Botanic Garden, Graham Tupper, explained that alongside the earlier fauna survey results revealing some healthy Koala and Squirrel Gliders, this latest discovery showed just how valuable the Botanic

Garden is as a wildlife refuge in the heart of a regional city.

"The fauna survey team members volunteer as guides for a monthly Nightlife Wildlife nocturnal tour at the Garden," Graham told News Of The Area.

"We always see a number of different possums and bats, sometimes koalas and some lucky visitors get a rare glimpse of the gliders as they sail through the air like floating handkerchiefs."

The volunteers set up remote cameras to survey the wildlife and have only recently discovered the Feathertail Glider at the garden, which is the smallest gliding mammal in the world.

"Even more remarkable,” said Graham, "is that one of our young volunteers, Lillian, has managed to take some close-up photos of this little mouse-sized glider showing its feather-like tail.

“The tail has stiff bristles that the glider uses to help steer its way through branches and foliage while gliding.

“These photos of such a shy and fast-moving animal taken at night are very difficult to get," said Graham.

q Discovered living at the heart of Coffs Harbour in the city’s Botanic Garden is this mouse-sized Feathertail Glider, seen here showing its feather-

"The Feathertail Gliders are known to be very social animals and groups will often sleep cuddled up together in a tree hollow for warmth and safety,” he said.

"They need the hollows in the very old trees at the garden to hide in by day, venturing out at night to forage for insects, nectar, seeds and fungi so if we see one gliding it is worth pausing a while to see if its family and friends are around too."

More is being discovered each year about the variety of living things found at the garden over each cycle of the long-term fauna survey.

"As well as the tree dwelling mammals there is an abundance of birdlife and a popular website called eBird lists the garden as the number one bird watching site in the Coffs Coast region.

“Coffs Harbour is so lucky to have saved this special place which allows locals and visitors to have some remarkable experiences of nature.”

Nocturnal tours are usually held on the first Friday of the month.

For more information about the Botanic Garden tours and activities phone (02) 6648 4188.

like tail. Photo: Lillian Stormsong.

q Volunteer guides Lillian and Karen at work with special cameras and torches at the botanic garden. Photo: Graham Tupper.

Jaiden’s book publishing journey

By Andrea FERRARI

WHEN Jaiden Whitton finished his first book, a novel targeted to the politically interested, socially conscious reader, he felt such a sense of accomplishment he announced the completion of the book to the media.

With publishers in America offering feedback on some edits, Jaiden hadn't envisioned the timescale of getting his penned adventure polished to perfection and prepared for publication.

Some fourteen months later and the finished book is safely in his hands having winged its way up to Coffs Harbour hot off the presses in Sydney.

Jaiden said the journey from writing the last word of his 291-page novel, to getting the copies in his hands, has been a hotbed of learning and lessons in patience and persistence.

“I had to learn about the industry and do a lot of research, but it was all about staying determined and getting experience for the future,” Jaiden told NOTA.

His passion for writing came about in his teen years.

Connection and culture inspires Coffs entrepreneur to start coffee business

A love of culture, stories and connections has inspired Maria Saunders, who has lived in Coffs Harbour for 18 years and worked in the aged care industry, to start a new business venture called Mmm Aunty’s Coffee.

Supported by the Australian Government’s Self-Employment Assistance program and delivered by not-for-profit employment, training and apprenticeships provider VERTO on the NSW Mid-North Coast, the proud Koori woman is delighted to see her vision become a reality.

“My business idea was born out of the belief that a great cup of coffee connects us as we share stories, build bonds, and nourish relationships,” Mrs Saunders said.

“This was particularly important to me a couple of years ago, when I was dealing with sorry business after losing significant family members in my life, and a cup of coffee and having a yarn felt very healing.

“That was the inspiration for starting Mmm Aunty’s Coffee, and while I’ve very driven by my Indigenous culture and spirit, I’m the first to admit that I had very little experience running a small business,” she said.

In April 2023, Mrs Saunders turned to VERTO to help turn her business idea into a viable enterprise.

Mrs Saunders signed up to 12 months of support through the Self-Employment Assistance program where she receives regular mentoring in business and entrepreneurship, as well as financial assistance. This has been invaluable and filled her with confidence, knowing that advice is only a phone call away.

“In a really short space of time, I’ve gained so many practical skills, everything from balancing accounts to writing a business plan,” she said.

“An important part of my business strategy is ensuring that Indigenous culture is embraced in every aspect of running my business. From sourcing Indigenous coffee, DHUWA, to using native ingredients in the food that I serve to my customers.

“The Self-Employment Assistance program is helping bring this vision to life, while giving me the important skills I need to run the business and make it a success.

“It was one of the many artistic things I wanted to pursue and make a career out of.”

The idea for his book materialised while he was in high school at St John Paul

College in 2011. There are a lot of discarded drafts, and the novel has been through numerous different versions and changes.

“I became serious about finishing it after seeing recent global events and feeling compelled to write about them.”

Asked if he followed a particular writing routine, Jaiden replied, “I don’t even know what that phrase means.”

The writing process for him was going between surges and halts.

“There were a lot of scenes and ideas I debated over and ultimately cut during editing or reworked.

“I tried to overcome any self-doubt blocks by

2023 / 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY GRANTS PROGRAM ROUND 2 – APPLICATIONS OPEN

stepping away and thinking it out while at other times it would pour out.

“I learnt from this project which mistakes and practices not to repeat going forward.

“It’s given me a huge amount of confidence.”

Jaiden described the book as a gritty crime/ political thriller with a mesmerising blend of philosophy on the existential, social commentary about recent global events and historical inspiration.

“I think it will resonate with the socially conscious readers I would like to target,” he said.

Jaiden is hoping to finalise local distribution points in the near future.

“I’ve only been up and running for a month but I’m already starting to build a loyal customer base in the Botanic Gardens, and I have an event booked for an upcoming NAIDOC celebration.”

In the lead up to Small Business Month (1-31 October), VERTO CEO Ron Maxwell is encouraging those considering starting a business or wanting help transitioning an existing small business into a thriving one, to contact VERTO.

“We’re really proud to deliver the Self-Employment Assistance program in the Hunter, Mid North Coast, Murray Riverina and Far West Orana regions,” he said.

“The program allows you to choose the level of support that meets your needs and those of your small business, from training workshops to specialist mentoring.

“Maria is the perfect example of how, with a little support and guidance, you can turn your ideas into a thriving small business.”

For more information about the Self-Employment Assistance program and how VERTO can help bring your small business idea to life, phone 1300 483 786 or visit: https://www.verto.org.au/our-services/self-employment-assistance.

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking community applications for projects to be considered for funding under the 2023/24 Environmental Levy Grants Program – Round 2. The City recognises the value and importance in providing a community based environmental program that offers and delivers opportunities to help sustain and improve the local environment.

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

The online application form and further information, such as policy and guidelines, are available on the City’s website at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/ ELGrants Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm Friday 20 October 2023. For further enquiries please contact the City’s Grants Administration Officer on 6648 4278.

“I always enjoyed creative subjects and storytelling was something I wanted to include in that.

q Jaiden Whitton with his debut novel finally physically in his hands.

Patience and persistence pays off for Jaiden as novel journey comes full circle

Tamara Dean, The Suspended Moment, 2022, Photography

Dragons Abreast gifted new trailer

By Andrea FERRARI

DRAGONS Abreast Coffs

Coast club members enjoyed the ease of launching their boat from a new lightweight trailer for the first time on Sunday 24 September.

Funding donated to the club by the Pink Silks Perpetual Trust enabled them to purchase a new boat cover and boat trailer, aimed at making launching their trusty vessel a whole lot more manageable.

The new boat trailer was specially designed and built to meet the specific needs for launching on the steep boat ramp at Mylestom.

“We paddle for our general fitness and have built up our upper body strength, however getting our boat in and out of the water is still a strenuous exercise,” Club Coordinator Wendy Bennetts told News Of The Area.

“We launch from the boat

ramp at Mylestom which is quite steep, with the current often making things harder.

“Our new trailer is a lighter weight construction than our previous one and has been specially designed with a tilting tray so that once tilted the boat slips off easily without much effort from us,” she said.

Over the past years, the Dragons Abreast club has been generously supported by the Pink Silks Trust (PST)

and in turn the Club members enjoy a fun day assisting at the Pink Silks Trust Charity Race Day in January each year.

“In 2014 the Pink Silk Trust funded the purchase of our dragon boat which holds ten paddlers and our original steel trailer.

“We can’t thank them enough for their support of our Club over the years and for the wonderful work they do to assist women’s health within our community,” said

local women and those who may be affected in the future,” said Tanya.

The local Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast club is a member club of Dragons Abreast Australia and is the only breast cancer survivor paddling club between Newcastle and the Tweed.

Wendy.

“The donation of the dragon boat in 2014 was a very emotional experience for the Pink Silks Trust also,” said PST chair Tanya Johnson OAM.

“Our Committee was part of the boat blessing ceremony and witnessed what this funding meant for so many local women who had been on the breast cancer journey.

“The Pink Silks Trust is

proud to support women’s health organisations such as Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast and we value the work they do for breast cancer survivors in our area.

“Pink Silks not only help local organisations, like Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast, but work to increase the local awareness throughout all areas of women’s health.

“We endorse the support Dragons Abreast provide to

Co-ownership creates affordable housing options

By Andrea FERRARI

BELLINGEN Shire’s Housing

Matters Action Group (HMAG)

is thrilled to announce the launch of its Community Land Trust (CLT) Establishment Project, thanks to a funding partnership with the Siddle Family Foundation.

A form of shared home ownership, well-established in the UK and USA, a CLT is run by and for the community, making it affordable for people on local wages to live and work there.

HMAG’s founding chair and CLT project lead, Kerry Pearse, told News Of The Area this moment is undeniably exciting.

“We believe this new form of flexible co-ownership of housing will help create a supply of affordable, secure homes for local people with strong connections to the Bellingen Shire,” said Kerry.

It can hold many different types of housing.

The Bellingen Shire

CLT could end up with individual houses scattered across Urunga, Bellingen and Dorrigo as well as some larger developments on bigger pieces of land.

“Of course we want to see the land used to house as many people as possible so we are very interested in well designed, environmentally responsible low cost infill developments.

“This could be a couple of town houses on one block, or a three bedroom home for a family and a secondary dwelling for an older couple.

“It really depends on what land is available and the housing needs of the coowners.”

The way the CLT works is that local residents buy in as co-owners for the value of the dwelling, not the dwelling plus the land.

Also it is possible to take a 99-year lease.

“Either way, it is much more affordable than the cost of local real estate outright.

“When people sell they can’t sell for market value because they didn’t pay market value, so the homes remain affordable for future generations,” Kerry explained.

The CLT model makes homes available for locals on local incomes.

“Those people who have some resources but just can’t afford to buy into their own community any more,” Kerry said.

This eighteen-month project is to establish the CLT.

“We will be scouring the Bellingen Shire looking for land from the government, churches and people who are able to make a contribution to help get this happening.

“We are working closely with Bellingen Shire Council and are keen to work with developers who could enter Voluntary Planning Agreements and transfer portions of land to the CLT for affordable housing into perpetuity in return for some

planning concessions.

“We believe that by activating community resources and low cost land we will be able to create affordable and secure homes for locals long before any action from governments trickle down into our Shire’s backyards.”

If people know of government or church owned

The Club consists of breast cancer survivors and supporters who paddle regularly on the Bellinger River at Mylestom and also promote camaraderie through social activities and assist other cancer related charities.

For more information about Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast go to www. dragonsabreastcoffscoast or ring 0411 084 917.

To be a beneficiary of Pink Silks Trust, please go to www. pinksilks.com.au or info@ pinksilks.com.au.

q The Bellingen Shire Community Land Trust Working Group in 2019. (Back row) Kerry Pearse, Margaret Girdwood, Rose West, Fran Clayton, Emma Belcher, Marie Lo Cascio. (Front row) Vicki Parkes and Vanessa Morton.

land near them, Kerry and the group would love to hear about it.

“Also we’d love to hear from people who might be able to help or have a bit of extra land themselves.

“Let’s tackle the housing crisis together,” she said.

For its part, the Siddle Family Foundation has a vision to “create safe homes

for families to thrive”.

The family created the foundation eighteen months ago to give something back to the communities with which it felt a deep connection: Coffs Harbour (and Bellingen), Byron Bay and Gunnedah.

To get involved, or to learn more, please contact clt@housingmatters.org.au

q Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast members.

q Pink Silks Trust's Alison Blanshard with the boat and new trailer both donated to Dragons Abreast by Pink Silks.

q The Dragons Abreast boat and new trailer ready for launching.

q Members of Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast club helping on the Pink Silks merchandise stand at the Race Day in January.

Lift The Lid Walk steps out from Dangar Falls

By Andrea FERRARI

WORLD Mental Health Day

on Tuesday 10 October is the driver for a collaboration between the Dorrigo Rotary Club, Bellingen Shire Council and local mental health organisations.

Together they will host a community-wide Mental Health Walk from Dangar Falls, taking place at 9am on Sunday 15 October 2023.

Called Lift The Lid Walk for Mental Health, this event aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma and foster a sense

families affected by mental health challenges.

The Rotary Club of Dorrigo recognises the significance of addressing mental health issues within the community and has teamed up with Bellingen Shire Council, Mission Australia, Mid North Coast LHD, Carers NSW and the Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire to organise a special event that emphasises the importance of mental wellness.

“Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and its importance cannot be overstated,” said Sara Hankin from Dorrigo Rotary Club.

“Over the last few years, the spectrum of mental health conditions has been

of Australian Rotary Health and many other allied health agencies.

“We’ve all been affected in some way personally or by knowing someone who has or is suffering from one of many mental health conditions, some of which people may prefer to ‘hide’.

“Gone are the days of pretending mental health issues don’t exist – they do,” said Sara.

Bellingen Shire Mayor Cr Steve Allan told News Of The Area, “I'm proud to walk alongside our community as we come together to lift the lid on Mental Health, a cause dear to my heart.

“I invite everyone, and their furry friends on leads to join us on Sunday 15 October at Dangar Falls, where we'll not only enjoy the beauty of our surroundings but also unite in raising awareness, eradicating stigma, and fortifying our community's mental well-being.”

The organisers are keen to point out, it’s a walk not a race and covers the 6km path meandering from Dangar Falls, along the beautiful Bielsdown River out to Ray Cork Park and return.

The route is pedestrian, pedal, walker and stroller friendly.

Participants can walk as little or as much as they like and return at any point.

“The walk in Dorrigo from Dangar Falls and back is lovely,” said Betty Kitchener, former CEO of Mental Health First Aid Australia, one of the

participating groups.

“Dogs and prams are very welcome to accompany walkers.”

If you are unable to participate, but wish to support this initiative, then you can sponsor a walker as a choice in your registration.

Following the walk, back at Dangar Falls, participants can enjoy a BBQ lunch, complete with a sausage sizzle and information stalls offering valuable resources to take home regarding mental health.

Dorrigo Rotary Club, Bellingen Shire Council, and local support services look forward to welcoming you to this important community event dedicated to mental health awareness and

Local music scene revived with The Backroom's grand debut

By David WIGLEY

A BREATH of fresh air has revitalised the Coffs Harbour music scene with the unveiling of The Backroom at the Coffs Hotel.

The former Winxx nightclub has undergone a remarkable transformation, now offering patrons an experience reminiscent of Melbourne, New York, or London.

Billy Trembath, the driving force behind the music acts, radiated enthusiasm for

"We have bands lined up until Christmas, which is a significant boost for our local performers who've weathered a challenging few years.

"Our Friday night show last week was a sell-out, a clear testament to the love for live music among our locals.

“The evening began with two promising young bands, Blind Pretty and Folding Chairs, who delivered exceptional performances.

“These emerging talents deserve a top-notch venue to hone their craft and develop

as artists," Trembath added.

The night's crescendo came courtesy of the headline act, Flying Giant, whose electrifying set showcased the potential of the venue.

"The public's appetite for live music is strong, and Coffs Harbour needs a platform where bands can shine.

“The Backroom, with its world-class facilities, is now that intimate rock haven.”

Local musicians and music enthusiasts have rallied behind the venue, much to Trembath's delight.

"Our Saturday afternoon

support.

“The Dorrigo community has been magnificent in supporting this event, for this, we thank you all very much,” added Sara.

“The Dorrigo Rotary Club is a community-focused organisation committed to making a positive impact on our community and its residents.”

Through service projects, partnerships, and community initiatives, the club works tirelessly to address various needs within our community, including mental health awareness and support.

Participants are encouraged to register in advance at www. liftthelidwalk.com.au/dorrigo

last Friday.

open mic sessions have been steadily gaining popularity, with last week even featuring a captivating Didgeridoo performance.

“Local talents like Charlie Davis, who wowed the audience with Chris Isaak covers and his original compositions, as well as the young fella Dylan, who engaged the crowd with 'Lean on Me' and even ventured into opera, have left their mark.

“We encourage young musicians to come and play at Open Mic, it's a great place to meet other young people

who are interested in forming a band and performing.

“We’re experienced musos and can help emerging talent with their instruments and stage presence and the Backroom is a great venue to perform.

"On Friday, 6 October, we're thrilled to welcome Floyd Vincent, renowned for his high-energy and captivating live shows.

“His charismatic stage presence never fails to captivate audiences, adding an extra layer of dynamism to his music," Trembath said.

q The Dangar Falls platform in Dorrigo is the meeting point for Lift The Lid Walk for Mental Health.

q Walkers will make their way along the Bielsdown River.

q Folding Chairs performing at the Backroom

q Band organiser Billy Trembath with Greg Sawyer.

q Music lovers and local bands enjoyed The Backroom, the new music venue at the Coffs Hotel.

Coffs medical professionals say ‘Yes’

By Andrew VIVIAN

LAST week, GPs, medical specialists across radiology, obstetrics, cardiology, palliative care, anaesthetics, and emergency medicine, and nurses from mental health, midwifery and intensive care gathered to form ‘Coffs Health Professionals for ‘Yes’.

They joined more than 125 health organisations which signed an ‘Open Letter to the Australian Public’ about the Voice to Parliament.

The letter said the Voice will improve health outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

“We confidently believe that the proposed Voice will enhance government decision making about matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ultimately improving health outcomes,” the letter said.

“We encourage all Australians to actively consider the possible health and wellbeing benefits that the Voice to Parliament would have for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”

Health professionals from the Coffs Coast came together on September 29 to declare their support for the Voice to Parliament, and share their assessment that having input into government decisions would improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.

At an event outside the Specialist Medical Centre, around 30 nurses and doctors heard from local Aboriginal figures about the importance of achieving recognition and a

Voice to Parliament.

Uncle Alex Webb conducted the Welcome to Country and shared his hopes for a positive outcome on October 15.

Dr Marilyn Clarke, a proud Worimi woman and Australia’s first Aboriginal obstetrician and gynaecologist specialist, and a member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association, shared her passion to ensure there is a Voice to Parliament.

“We are passionate about this because it is personal,” Dr Clarke said.

“It’s not just statistics to me: it's my mother, my sisters, my uncles and aunties.

“The status quo is not working.

“A voice will facilitate meaningful change that will help close the gap.”

One of the organisers of the event, Dr Jay Ruthnam noted that, "As health care workers, we are all bound together by the fact that we care.

“We care about health, we care about education, we care about housing and employment - all of which are key to good health,” Dr Ruthnam said.

“We have left First Nations people behind and must close the gap - this is why as health care professionals, we say ‘Yes’ to a Voice to Parliament.

“As health care workers, we are all about trust.

“From the beginning, Australia broke trust with First Nations people and the referendum is a step towards

regaining trust.”

The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association has also pledged support for a Voice to Parliament.

“When communities have a voice, greater progress is achieved,” an Association spokesperson said.

“Without one, it is easy to be exploited, ignored and divided.

“A formal Voice will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities can take forward their interests and needs in key areas, including health care.”

Health care professionals left the event with posters, badges, and flyers, to help show others that they are in favour of recognising First Nations people in the Constitution and a Voice to Parliament.

Not all are convinced however, with key opponents continuing to argue that not enough detail has been provided to the public about what the Voice will entail.

“It would make more sense to have designed the Voice so that people can understand what it is they're being asked to vote for,” Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton said last week.

“I think the fact that the Prime Minister has made a deliberate decision to stop Australians from having the information that they need when they vote on 14 October.

“I hope that Australians vote against the proposed change because it will be the most significant change to our nation's rulebook in our country's history, and there's no detail about how it will

work, how it will operate.

“It's open to interpretation – very broad interpretation – by the High Court, and it wouldn't deliver the practical outcomes that we all want for people living in particularly remote Indigenous communities.

“I think the Prime Minister's lack of respect for the Australian public in not giving the details has really switched a lot of people who otherwise would have voted 'yes' into 'no' voters.”

With early votes now being cast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not given up hope of a late swing in the Yes camp’s favour, and is calling for Australia to come together in “national unity” over the “modest request” that is the Voice to Parliament proposal.

“It is a request to be recognised,” Mr Albanese said last week on NOVA Perth.

“Our history, the reality of this great continent we share with the oldest continuous culture on earth.

“And we should recognise First Nations people in our founding document.

“Pretty straightforward.

“And the second thing is the form of recognition that Indigenous Australians have asked for is just a nonbinding Advisory Committee to give advice, to give a Voice, so that they can be consulted on matters that affect them.

“Because we know that when you ask people who are directly affected, you get better outcomes.

“But I'm still very hopeful going forward.”

All out success for Woolgoolga Orchid Show

By Andrea FERRARI

WITH amazing crowds over the two days, the Woolgoolga District Orchid Society’s Annual Spring Orchid Show and Garden Expo certainly got the thumbs up from both the organisers and visitors.

“It has been one of the best Orchid Shows seen along the coast,” stated Kathy Bruce from Maclean.

“It is something you would expect to see in a capital city.”

The combined show and expo was housed at the fabulous new Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre, just outside of Woolgoolga town.

“This stupendous venue gave us the opportunity to display the over 380 beautiful orchids to their best advantage,” Neville Anderson, President, Woolgoolga District Orchid Society told News Of The Area.

The two-day Annual Spring Orchid Show and Garden Expo was roundly applauded by those many excited visitors who attended the event.

Positive remarks were made about accessing the venue saying “it’s just so easy to get to” and there is ample parking available.

The Society was delighted when Genny Clarke, along with son David Clarke, attended to present the Gordon Clarke Memorial Perpetual Trophy to the winner of the Best Specimen, Rhonda Smith.

Gordon Clarke was one

Woolgoolga District Orchid Society over 30 years ago.

Karen Mills, Woolgoolga’s BCU Bank Manager, presented the Grand Champion sashes to Brian Donaghy, representative of the winner Albert Irons who lives in Maclean and was unable to attend on Sunday.

She also presented to the Reserve Champion, Malcolm Ide.

“Thank you to all who entered their magnificent

an absolute delight,” said Neville.

Judy Jackson of the Woolgoolga and District Garden Club told NOTA, “The Woolgoolga Garden Club is delighted in the new home of the Orchid Society’s Spring Orchid Show and Garden Expo.

“The new Wiigulga Multipurpose Centre is a terrific venue to display the delights of growers and gardeners alike.”

q Coffs Harbour medical professionals say that the Voice to Parliament will lead to better outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Photo: Anita Tang.

q Karen Mills, Woolgoolga’s BCU Bank Manager, presenting Malcolm Ide with the Reserve Champion ribbons.

q Genny and David Clarke presenting the Gordon Clarke Memorial Perpetual Trophy to Rhonda Smith, winner of the Best Specimen.

q Woolgoolga & District Garden Club member Judy Jackson with a Den Adastra orchid and a Den Amphion Veil in the near background.

q Woolgoolga Garden Club native display with contributions from all members’ gardens.

Mixed mediums for new shows at Nexus

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL artists celebrate their latest explorations in their chosen mediums at Nexus Community Gallery exhibitions running from 8 October to 3 November.

In the Main Gallery is an exhibition called ‘The Photographer and the Potters 3’.

The photographer is Ross Thompson, and the potters are Diane Judge, Clare Danby and Linda Ravlich.

In the Studio Gallery, the new show is titled ‘Meander’, highlighting journeys of discovery by ceramicists Tamasin Pepper and Anne Reilly and painter/ceramicist Cynthia Miller.

All the artists are from Bellingen other than Diane Judge who is from Woolgoolga.

The photographer and the three potters showing in

the Main Gallery described their exhibits to News Of The Area.

Ross Thompson said, “My photography practice includes both digital and analogue processes, and the larger part of this exhibition showcases alternative photographic processes including lith prints, chrysotype and liquid photographic emulsion, that have been hand-printed in my darkroom.

“I am inspired by scenes of natural and human-made beauty.”

Diane Judge commented, “This precious vessel series focuses on the form and techniques that I have been exploring since I finished my studies in ceramics.

“Inspired by ancient Greek vessels and Italian Renaissance art and my fascination with the sea, I have aimed to combine the

classical with the whimsical.”

Potter Clare Danby told NOTA, “I love hearing stories of how my pots are part of people's everyday lives and the new friendships that pot connections kindle.

“These stories inspire my focus on functional pieces.

“Most of my pots in this

show combine the exciting and unpredictable wood firing surfaces with my slips.”

Linda Ravlich said, “My method of working is hand building as I enjoy the experimentation it allows, and the happy accidents which arise during the making process.

“For this exhibition I have been exploring the making of small offering bowls.”

The three artists exhibiting in the Studio Gallery’s Meander exhibition also spoke with NOTA.

Tamasin Pepper said, “I explore the ancient quality of landscape from the microscopic to the aerial, grand scale.

“The forms I make are elemental, solid and earthy.

“I often use porcelain slip, polished white against the dry, bright engobes and oxides to reflect the starkness of the Australian sunlight.”

Anne Reilly told NOTA, “The beauty of form embellished with the alchemy of layering glazes still fascinates me, keeping me encaptured in its process.”

Cynthia Miller commented, “With a loaded brush I approach the blank canvas, subconsciously asking ‘Where are you taking me today?’

“My imagination is summoned from its sleep and I embark on my journey of discovery once again.

“For me, art is allconsuming and always a joy.”

Marking the official opening some of the artists will be hosting a welcome at the gallery, saying a few words about their works, starting at 2pm on Sunday 8 October - all welcome.

Open seven days a week at The Old Butter Factory, Nexus Community Gallery focuses almost exclusively on local artists’ works.

Landcare calling for community nominations

By Andrea FERRARI

IT’S nomination time for the Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL)

Pia Dollmann Memorial Community Conservation and Sustainability Award.

The award celebrates the achievements of an individual, community organisation, business or school who has significantly contributed in a voluntary capacity to conservation and/ or sustainability in the Coffs Harbour region.

CHRL shares some examples of activities eligible for the Award: natural habitat restoration or enhancement projects e.g. bush regeneration, revegetation, cleaning up our waterways, a successful school sustainability project or initiative, community environmental education initiatives, innovative reuse of waste products, carrying out citizen science/monitoring activities, rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and activities mitigating climate change.

Describing the woman who inspired the creation of

this prestigious award for the region, CHRL President Barry Powells told News Of The Area, “Pia had a passion for the environment and worked consistently for many years, not just with the Landcare movement but also other organisations in the wider community to reduce the impact of invasive weeds, improve soil fertility, planting native vegetation to improve habitats for local wildlife and in many other ways as well.

“Unfortunately, Pia passed away in December 2019 after a short illness.

“She was held in such high regard by CHRL members

we thought it appropriate to remember her into perpetuity by naming this award in her honour.

“This award is not just to remember such a wonderful person but is also an opportunity to recognise those in our community who go the extra distance to improve their local environment into the future by balancing environmental, economic and social impacts, be they local businesses, schools, volunteer groups or individuals.”

Making a nomination is as simple as heading to the CHRL website and answering three questions about the nominee:

1) Why are you nominating this individual,

community organisation, business or school?

2) What are their key achievements in conservation and/or sustainability in the Coffs Harbour region?

3) What makes their contribution to conservation and/or sustainability in the Coffs region stand out?

Winners will be announced at the CHRL Annual Awards Breakfast in November.

The winner of the

award in 2022, Ashley Love, has spent over 40 years tirelessly advocating for the understanding and protection of this region’s abundant natural heritage.

“CHRL was pleased to acknowledge Ashley’s outstanding contributions to local conservation and sustainability by awarding him our Pia Dollmann Community Award in 2022,” said Barry.

All winners and nominees

will be invited to attend, will receive a small prize and have their achievements promoted through local media and CHRL internal newsletters and social media.

Nominations can be lodged at https://www. coffsharbourlandcare.org.au/ nomination-forms/ until 5pm Thursday 19 October.

For further information contact CHRL on 6651 1308 or contact@coffslandcare. org.au.

q Cynthia Miller’s Flora is showing in the Studio Gallery.

q Diane Judge’s Terra sigillata and majolica vessels.

q Tamasin Pepper’s Sunlight Platter.

q Photographer Ross Thompson’s 2 Storey Ruin.

q Winner of the Pia Dollmann Award 2022, Ashley Love, with Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare President Barry Powells.

q Pia Dollmann, the namesake of the Pia Dollmann Memorial Community Conservation and Sustainability Award.

A Cabinet of Curiosities

By Andrea FERRARI

A CABINET of Curiosities is Coffs Harbour artist John Thiering’s new solo exhibition, showing at the National Cartoon Gallery at The Bunker with opening night on Friday 13 October.

Featuring 30-40 works, most of them new, the exhibition provides the viewer with a treasure trove of stories filled with oddities and steeped in whimsy.

“I see my paintings a little bit like poems in that they are not necessarily logical, they have a quirkiness and a humour, with elements of the absurd,” said John, who told NOTA the works in this exhibition are influenced by his reading of the book Flights by Polish author Olga Tokarczuk, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

The book is filled with beautifully told stories of the 1600s and 1700s including tales about collections of wonders and oddities of the natural world.

“I'm always interested in quirky things.

“Like the way a dream unfolds.

“I've always dreamt a lot and find a lot of power in dreams.

“When people try to understand a painting, to me

it’s like trying to understand a dream.

“You’re riding backwards on a camel on roller-skates… you can’t understand it.”

For John the creative part of painting is about conjuring feeling.

He uses the experience of the dream to recreate the emotions he was feeling while asleep - “the fears or desires or whatever”.

There's also a crossover between humans and animals in his works.

There might be a

character on all fours, behaving like an animal, and sometimes you’ll see animals behaving like humans.

“That's the history of cartooning and comic books,” he said.

“In religions and mythology since the dawn of time human storytelling has merged animals with humans.

“I'm just continuing that tradition in my own way.

“I think it's a great way to comment about the human condition by looking at it

through placing us in a sort of close proximity to animals.”

With the paintings busy with these peculiar people and their less-than-usual behaviour John describes the process of the picture coming to life.

“I start by painting the background - whether it be a landscape or an interior space - the context and then the characters emerge from out of the ground of the painting; they might suddenly appear which amuses me, and I do wonder where they came from, some are old friends reappearing, which can also surprise me.”

John likens that part of the

process to a novelist writing stories that include past characters in new stories.

To explain more he uses the example of a current painting.

He started with the context of a circus.

Creating the arena, the energy builds when you start to introduce marks that will become the characters, who then begin to emerge like they belong there.

“The place comes first, then out of that place the characters grow, they reveal themselves as I’m painting like I’m having a dialogue with the paint.”

John’s medium is acrylic

Arborgreen sponsors OzGREEN

By Andrea FERRARI

ARBORGREEN, a leading tree planting, horticulture and erosion control supply company has been named a sponsor for Bellingen-based international environmental charity OzGREEN.

The gold sponsorship will support OzGREEN’s work with young people on the North and Mid North Coast of NSW to plant trees, revegetate riverbanks and participate in environmental education activities and events.

OzGREEN Partnerships Manager Anna Juodvalkis told News Of The Area, “I really can’t think of a better company to be partnering with and I would like to

extend a heartfelt thanks to Arborgreen for supporting young environmental leaders in our community.”

To do its work, OzGREEN is reliant on the generosity and kindness of others.

“We work with all sectors of society, including private enterprises that have similar moral values.

“Arborgreen is an ethical company, and we are delighted that they are working to protect the environment in so many different ways.”

One of OzGREEN’s goals is to create a huge network of people, organisations and government departments who are all working for the collective good.

“Arborgreen’s

sponsorship will support OzGREEN's events for young people over the next twelve months.

“This includes tree planting days to revegetate a Bellinger River riparian zone, bushwalks with local ecologists to explore environmentally significant areas, an inter-school fun day to learn about river health, a kayaking trip to investigate water quality, an overnight nature camp and so much more.”

These activities are also funded by the NSW Government Regional Youth Investment Program.

Arborgreen’s Head of Marketing, Marc Jarvis told NOTA, "We are passionate about tree planting and

revegetation, and we want to support local environmental initiatives that contribute to

creating a brighter future for Australia.

“We’re really looking

on canvas with works ranging in size from two metres wide down to “fairly small”.

On opening night John will present a live performance, details of which he is keeping up his sleeve.

John has been painting all his life, with his first exhibition in Sydney in 1987.

While painting is his first love, he has become wellknown for his extraordinary performances as a sand artist, made famous after his successful performance on Australia’s Got Talent in 2022.

For more details on John visit the John Thiering Art Facebook page or johnthieringart.com.

forward to working with OzGREEN to achieve positive environmental outcomes for the North and Mid North Coast of NSW.”

Arborgreen specialises in tree-planting, horticulture, revegetation, and erosion control supplies and is committed to a greener future.

Sales executive Mary-Claire King is enthusiastic about nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards.

“I really hope that our sponsorship will inspire and empower lots of young people to get involved in caring for their local environment,” she said.

“Educating our youth is vital to a greener future.”

q John Thiering’s art is full of oddities, absurdities and plenty to ponder.

q Artist John Thiering’s A Cabinet of Curiosities exhibition will open at Coffs’ National Cartoon Gallery on Friday 13 October.

q Young community members planting trees along the banks of the Upper Bellinger River using Arborgreen's Australian made, plastic free, biodegradable tree guards.

q OzGREEN and Arborgreen create ways for people to connect with nature.

q OzGREEN will now be empowered by Arborgreen sponsorship to up its tree planting initiatives.

Tourism workshop gets back to basics

By Andrea FERRARI

DESTINATION North Coast

is partnering with Bookable Tourism, a booking system operating across Australia, to present a comprehensive workshop held at Yarrila Place in Coffs Harbour.

The Back To Basics workshop is free and takes place on Tuesday 24 October 2023 from 11am to 2.00pm at Business @ Yarrila, Level 1.

Registration is required.

Bookable Tourism’s founder, Meredith Rangel, will host the workshop which is curated to equip attendees with the essential tools to delve deep into

understanding their ideal customer.

The Workshop sets out to provide participants with the methods to discover how their customer researches and books trips, accommodation and tours. Covering marketing, distribution and sourcing the best booking system for their business, participants will learn how to tailor their strategy to target their customers effectively.

Michael Thurston, General Manager at Destination North Coast, told News Of The Area, “The Bookable Tourism workshop will cover the different

steps that businesses need to undertake to thrive in a digital landscape.

“The training will cover how to identify your ideal customer, the right booking platform for your organisation and how to develop a strategy to maximise your businesses performance leveraging these tools and knowledge.

“The workshop will be valuable for businesses in the start-up phase, who are looking to potentially change the booking platform that they use or businesses looking to develop or sense check their distribution or marketing strategies,” he

Suicide awareness doco early screening in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

SUICIDE awareness

documentary, The Promise, is screening in Coffs Harbour on 18 October, giving locals the opportunity to see one of the first advance screenings of this new Australian mental health film.

The Promise is an

adaptation of former ABC radio broadcaster and mental health advocate and speaker Craig Hamilton’s journey with bipolar disorder as outlined in his best-selling book, Broken Open.

It is intertwined with personal stories from prominent mental health experts, advocates and

sporting icons.

At a special screening at Event Cinema Coffs Harbour from 7pm on 18 October 2023, Craig Hamilton and film maker Jye Currie will host an audience question and answer session.

This event is one of only eleven advance screenings across Australia ahead of the

film’s full release in 2024.

Mr Hamilton is on a mission to normalise conversations around mental illness; to make mental health as easy to discuss as common colds.

His dream of covering the Sydney Olympics ended before it began when he had a psychotic episode on a Newcastle train station on his way to the Games.

Instead, he ended up in a mental health facility with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

As the documentary unfolds, viewers witness Hamilton’s struggles and triumphs in living with bipolar.

“I wanted to create a film that helps to rewrite the narrative surrounding mental health and suicide prevention,” Craig said.

“The Promise aims to inspire empathy, understanding and action, and foster prioritising mental well-being and support for people on their path to recovery.

“I hope it will ignite transformative conversations, give hope, and create lasting change.

"I’m passionate about

said. Bookable Tourism offers technology, marketing, and distribution expertise to tourism businesses of all sizes.

With two decades of experience in the industry, Meredith has worked in various roles across hotels, tours, attractions, and travel technology.

Recognising the need for modern booking systems, she aims to help tourism operators streamline their operations and boost sales by providing guidance and education on available technology options.

The ultimate goal is to achieve 100 percent adoption of connected booking systems among tourism businesses in Australia.

To register visit https:// events.humanitix.com/ online_booking_workshop.

mental illness because I’ve survived it.

“Speaking about it might save someone else’s life."

The film is directed by Jye Currie who runs the awardwinning film company Green Frog Productions.

He said the film is a first of its kind, providing a compelling journey of hope.

“I want the film to create a pioneering, timeless and transformative experience for viewers that challenges stigma, sparks conversations and empowers individuals,” said Jye.

“This film isn't just a piece of art; it is an instrument of change.

“We have captured authentic stories of people who have survived attempting suicide and those who lost loved ones to suicide.”

Also featuring in the film are TV personality Jessica Rowe, mental health advocates Joe Williams and Bailey

Seamer, world champion boxer Tim Tszyu, rugby league premiership winning coach Wayne Bennett and former Australian and NSW rugby league representative and Newcastle Knights captain Paul

Harragon.

Lifeline North Coast will be present with information about their services.

Proceeds from ticket sales will support the work of local Lifeline centres.

Lifeline North Coast General Manager Angela Martin is honoured to host the film’s screening for the local community and is grateful for the support from the film makers.

“As Australia’s leading suicide prevention organisation, Lifeline is here for the community 24/7 to create hope and support for people in crisis and reduce stigma around suicide,” said Angela.

“We welcome a film that is about normalising conversations about mental well-being as well as suicide and its prevention,” she said.

Tickets for the advance screening are available at greenfrogproductions.com.

If this story raises issues for you contact Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14 or visit www. lifelinenorthcoast.org.au for local Lifeline services and support.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eTp-cOhqb18.

q The Promise film maker Jye Currie with the documentary’s main ‘protagonist’ Craig Hamilton.

q Meredith Rangel from Bookable Tourism will present the workshop at Yarrila Place in Coffs Harbour.

q Craig Hamilton, interviewed for the documentary The Promise, talks in detail about his mental health journey.

q Featuring in the documentary is TV personality and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe.

Surf Hardware International relocates global headquarters to Coffs

will now include the following brands - FCS, Softech, Gorilla, Kanulock and Alvey fishing reels.

“We are also excited to announce the launch of Gowings Pacific Trader as an online and retail store launching in Gowings Coffs Central in December 2023.”

Gowings now employs over 90 people in the head office as well as a forthcoming warehouse in Woolgoolga.

This move has provided significant benefits for locals being able to live and work in the area, as well as stimulating the local economy.

Laura Patterson, current Gowing Pacific Trader E-Commerce Manager, grew up locally in Crossmaglen, Coffs Harbour.

When an opportunity to not only work in Coffs Harbour but also one of the most well known surf brands in the world arose, Laura jumped at the chance.

“Coffs has so much to offer to fulfil an outdoor lifestyle,” Laura said.

“To be able to have a career with an international company here is amazing.”

Gowings strives to play an important role in the community as well as nurturing our natural environment.

John Gowing established

Gowings Whale Trust in 1996 with the aim of increasing people’s knowledge, involvement and protection of whales and the ocean.

One percent of all Gowings Pacific Trader revenues goes to the Whale Trust.

Gowings has a

commitment to the continued and steady growth of the North Coast and to play a role in delivering to Coffs Harbour 2030 plan of building a vibrant cosmopolitan regional hub.

More information to be found at gowings.com

SURF Hardware International (SHI) is delighted to announce it has officially relocated its global headquarters to Coffs Harbour.

It will now also be trading under the name of Gowings Pacific Trader.

Gowings Pacific Trader (GPT) is the manufacturer and global supplier of surf related hardware products including the brands FCS, Softech, Gorilla, Kanulock and the recently acquired Alvey fishing reels.

By mid-way through 2024, all warehousing, logistics, management and accounting will be housed in the Coffs region.

Gowings has recently

brought all their business together in Coffs Harbour to leverage synergies and build a strong business in regional NSW.

Gowings Executive Chairman John Gowing stated, “Gowings Pacific Trader is a unique business in a niche industry in which Australians have both a strong presence and competitive advantage.

“Gowings has strong growth plans for GPTleveraging innovation, our Australian heritage and range extension,” John added.

“Part of the growth strategy is to broaden our offering as well as to grow the Gowings brand.

“Gowings Pacific Trader

q Gowings Executive Chairman John Gowing.

q Gowings Pacific Trader will now include the following brands –FCS, Softech, Gorilla, Kanulock and Alvey fishing reels.

q John Gowing established Gowings Whale Trust in 1996 with the aim of increasing people’s knowledge, involvement and protection of whales and the ocean.

Classes & Tuition

Quality training and assessment with DATS

DICKENS Assessment and Training Services (DATS) is a privately owned Registered Training Organisation operating since 2007.

DATS specialise in delivering quality training and assessment for SafeWork

NSW High Risk Work Licence courses such as forklift, elevating work platform, dogging and cranes as well as white card, confined space entry, work safely at heights and many more.

Their dedicated team of staff and highly experienced trainers provide quality training to a range of clients including tier one civil contractors, local councils, high schools and job service agencies.

For those looking to start a career in the civil construction industry, DATS offers a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations under the NSW Smart and Skilled fee-free apprenticeship program.

Their training centre located in the Isles Drive industrial estate provides a comfortable setting for their face-toface and practical hands-on training whilst on-site/workplace delivery is also available for private groups. Visit datservicesnsw.com.au for a full course list, upcoming course dates and easy online enrolment process.

q DATS specialise in delivering quality training and assessment for SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence courses.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Coffs Harbour Workshops commencing 18 Jan 2024

Zoom Workshops commencing 7 Feb 2024

Buskers Festival 20 years in the making

SINCE the year 2000, the Buskers Festival has run continuously with only minor breaks since then.

In 2001 the city centre was not available due to the old mall being ripped out to make way for the current streetscape while the event was off the radar in 2021 due to the pandemic.

With just a few days remaining, organisers are looking forward to two shows in the city centre on Friday at 10am and 4.30pm, followed by Saturday morning in the city centre from 11am, then two nights at the Golf Club for adults only.

Northern Beaches

residents are not forgotten with two shows on Saturday at 12.30pm and 6.30pm and a final windup at the Harbourside Markets at 10am on Sunday. More information and full program is on the website www. coffsharbourbuskers.com

AFTERNOON AT THE POPS: THE MUSICALS OF BROADWAY

Sunday October 29, 2023 @ 2.00pm

ANH DO: THE HAPPIEST REFUGEE

Thursday November 9, 2023 @ 7.30pm

TOM GLEESON- “GEAR”

Saturday November 25, 2023 @ 7pm

MANPOWER AUSTRALIA

Wednesday February 7, 2024 @ 7.30pm

RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Friday May 17, 2024 @ 8.00pm

q The Floor Legendz.

By Manny WOOD

Promises ain’t Promises

BETH and Sarah met through a mutual friend.

As their friendship developed, Sarah asks Beth to help with clerical work to assist her prepare documents in relation to a property settlement in the Family Court.

Sarah said to Beth: “If things go well and I get what I want from the property settlement, I’ll buy you a seaside unit.” Beth was currently renting a small place in the suburbs.

As it happened, Sarah was successful in her property settlement proceedings.

Beth then began her search for a unit.

However, this is where the friendship soured.

Sarah reneged.

Beth, now furious, sought legal action to enforce the promise (contract).

To be legally binding, a contract must have an offer, acceptance, and an intention to create legal relations, accompanied by consideration (a price given in exchange for a promise).

The Court affirmed that not every promise is contractually enforceable, and that a 'rebuttable presumption' applies, that no binding legal contract exists between family members or in social relationships unless proven otherwise.

The Court acknowledged there was a promise, which was oral and also backed by email exchanges, but found insufficient evidence that Beth had provided consideration for the promise.

The Court determined that the work done by Beth was disproportionate to the value of a unit in Sydney, estimated to be around $1.2 million.

More importantly, the Court found that there was no intention to create legal relations between the parties. Beth and Sarah were friends, not business partners.

The promise to buy a house, the Court concluded, was intended to be a generous gift, contingent on the successful outcome of the defendant's Family Court proceedings, rather than a contractual obligation.

Beth lost the case.

This case serves as a stark reminder that the Courts take a nuanced view of social and familial relationships when it comes to contract law, and not all promises may be legally binding.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor 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.

The eyes of the world are watching referendum choice

DEAR News Of The Area,

WITH respect to the article by Mr Cox on 29 September 2023, if the assertion is correct then why has every Government or reputable research publication cited that the gap has not closed despite large funds spent in the name of First Nations.

I have seen through my work that funding rarely reaches the people at the coal face as it is taken up by fund holders (usually not Aboriginal) or specialist consultants.

Without local recipient input, the policies and procedures are misplaced and the assessments are usually cover ups of inefficiencies.

First Nations have lived harmoniously for over 60,000 years in their continuous cultural traditions in this continent until about 230 years ago when their lives changed with reduction of their feeding grounds, pollution of their water and destruction of land by mining etc.

We have to be truthful and courageous

to assert that from 1788 to 1967 which you happily quote is a long time of torment for a nation to bear and the harm has been huge.

This referendum is all about those issues and the world is watching as we are the only first world country that has not recognised our First Nation in the constitution and hence dismissed their concerns by a whim of the Government of the day.

The outcome of the referendum will define us as a nation whether we have matured or not, we can hold our heads high with dignity or hold it with shame.

We will never be able to change the international viewpoint that will follow after October 14 if we vote NO.

We have to acknowledge truthfully that in the period of 1788-1967, there has been much torment and harm brought down on our First Nations.

Vote YES.

Regards, Dr Jay RUTHNAM GP.

Dear Jasminda,

MY son is 14 and wants a Smartphone. Apparently all his mates have one.

I just don’t feel it is necessary at that age.

What do you think?

Dear Mrs PK,

Mrs PK

KIDS love a bit of independence don’t they.

They like to have all the gadgets so they can Snapchat and TikTok and whatever else they have to do.

I can assure you it is not so they can keep in contact with you, and it definitely isn’t so you can reach them.

I’m thinking back to when I was 14 and we had two absolutely brilliant options.

The first was the phone plugged into the wall with a cord that only stretched about a metre.

I’m pretty sure it was designed by helicopter parents so they could eavesdrop whenever you called your friends.

Our phone was in the kitchen (yep, just one phone for the entire family) so when my parents wanted the conversation to end, they just started unpacking the dish rack (note, no dishwasher) until I gave up and went and wrote a letter to them instead.

‘What on earth happened when you went out?’ my kids often ask me. Well then you had the pleasure of a pay phone (there are still some of these relics standing).

If you wanted to be picked up or chat to a friend you had to stand in the phone booth and if someone else wanted to use the phone, you had to speak quickly.

These phone booths were often vandalised and you couldn’t put your coin in the slot because it was full of chewing gum. Now I’m not saying there were no advantages to this system; the main one was our parents could never reach us. Until we got home, there was absolutely no way of knowing where we were or if we were okay.

DEAR News Of The Area, FINALLY sanity prevails, stop killing our precious bees, manage the varroa mite instead!

These hardworking bees not only give us a wonderful health product called honey but also pollinate our agricultural sector, without which our food production would come to a stand still!

A healthy hive will be able to naturally

DEAR News Of The Area,

HOW fantastic to see that, again, there have been no public transport services allocated to

manage the varroa mite, but a much deadlier threat are GMO crops, broad acre industrial farming, deforestation and chemical sprays!

Until we address these environmental threats, our bees will continue to suffer!

Also protect our Australian honey industry and ban import of inferior ‘sugar syrup’ which is mislabelled ‘honey’.

Regards, Z. KOENIGSEDER Bellingen.

Sanity prevails in varroa management plan More than 200 new bus services

anyone in the 2450 area of the Orara Valley. Not a hint of public transport buses to be seen. Well done planners and Minister.

This system also didn’t have that annoying little tracker app that parents have now, so you could feasibly say you were in one place, when you were actually in another and they’d be none the wiser.

That was until they said they’d be there in 10 minutes to pick you up and you had to do some quick thinking, which is why our generation is so quick thinking and devious.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Regards, John MURTON.

From the Mayor’s desk

By PAUL AMOS (Mayor) City of Coffs Harbour

SO, where are we up to with the future of the Jetty Foreshores?

Due to the Jetty Foreshores presently being zoned for public recreational use, the State Government's intent remains to have land of modest commercial value, having it rezoned to allow for private residential use, thus creating a financial windfall for the State Government!

This is about money, not the greater good of the community.

It’s about facilitating a rezoning, so tens of millions of dollars go into State revenue.

Times gone by

By Karen FILEWOOD

We are a growing city; this is our main recreational area. It is the recreational area we pride ourselves on and show off to visitors.

The run-away success of the new, expansive Sandy Beach playground facility has reinforced with me how critical these breakout areas and meeting places are.

This is particularly relevant as we move to a condensed city model, which is more intensive with compact housing.

Recently available traffic figures for the first week in August saw a peak hourly traffic movement of a Sunday of 1471 traffic movements per hour just east of the rail crossing!

A weekly average daily figure of nearly 9300 traffic movements per day!

Amazing figures.

Clearly, as it has been in the past, the need for car parking in peak times cannot be dismissed either.

The governments have been tone-deaf on this issue.

We, the community, consistently reject the erosion of this community space by condescending state governments.

Only this week the Garlambirla Guuyu-

girrwaa Aboriginal Elders Corporation also issued a press release committing total support to the plans promoted by the City of Coffs Harbour. |

No residential development, just recreational enhancements.

Under the previous Government the steering committee processes were flawed, the opinion surveys they had designed were flawed, the percentages trotted out on the number of areas for residential use were flawed.

The new Minns Government has treated our community no better. In fact, they have made a promise and broken a promise regarding no private residential use being considered at the Jetty Foreshores.

I have seen the paperwork, and the promise was made.

I have asked the question of Ministers Kamper (Lands and Property), Scully (Planning Public Spaces) and Jackson (North Coast) and included the Premier in the correspondence.

I have sought meetings with these Ministers.

All Ministers pass the responsibility on to another Minister and only Minister

Jackson has been approachable.

They are evading the question "is this a broken promise?".

There has been an attempt to justify this broken promise by claiming a priority for affordable housing.

It is, however, about moneyrezoning for quick cash.

It is not about providing affordable housing as the Minns government would argue, this is just silly.

There are far more appropriate places to attempt the provision of affordable housing and in this oceanfront location it can never be affordable.

It will also choke out our parklands and open spaces.

We, the City of Coffs Harbour, are now seeking to negotiate a compulsory acquisition.

This could be for $1, or a land swap or a higher value.

The frustration I am feeling is probably evident in this column, but we are being ignored.

Please take the time to email the Premier, asking for his response to a broken promise and a community being disregarded.

The Wreck of Beaver (Part 1)

and 9 feet deep and was rigged as a twotopsail schooner. Described as being ‘a fine model and a fast sailing vessel’, Beaver was expressly built for regular trade between Brisbane and Sydney, with Captain Hunter the ship’s master.

and in hope of obtaining wind off the land during the night.

With a fresh wind blowing from the northeast and east, both ships changed tack, however the wind suddenly ceased, becalming the vessels.

the anchor chain and the ship struck a sunken rock, continued over it and drifted ashore.

Then the foremast went over the side with all sails still set and the ship heeled over and filled with water.

BEAVER

William Chowne on the Clarence River for Captain Wiseman and launched in early March 1849.

After the final fit-out the vessel measured 75 feet long, 19 feet wide

On 18 September 1851, Captain Alexander Cobham, who was now the ship’s master, left Sydney for the journey northward to Brisbane.

Four days later, in the afternoon, the Beaver found itself in the company of another schooner, the Roderic Dhu, both vessels ‘standing in for the land’ in the Solitary Islands to avoid strong southerly currents

Being two miles south of Rhoderic Dhu, the swell and current sent Beaver toward one of the islands, compelling the crew to anchor the ship to prevent it from going ashore.

Four hours later a heavy swell set in from the east and finding the use of a second anchor useless, attempted to ‘slip’, sailing with a light wind which had just risen.

However, the heavy roll of the sea parted

A flawed question to answer!

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE penny has finally dropped!

I have wondered why the word ‘racist’ has been used in this referendum, particularly towards the No camp.

If we all believe in constitutional recognition for Indigenous people and we all want to see better outcomes for disadvantaged Indigenous communities, then what is racist about that?

It is simply the Voice that is dividing us.

It all comes back to that flawed referendum question asking us to lump what are really two questions, into one.

It’s a two for one package deal that can’t be separated.

By voting No, to reject the concept of the Voice, you are also perceived as saying you reject the opening part of the question, which is the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia.

It’s diabolical!

It is the one and only reason I can think of why No voters are being called racists!

The No camp isn’t trying to insert a racebased Voice into the Constitution.

There should have been two questions: one on recognition and one on the Voice.

The Yes camp would vote Yes, Yes and the No camp would vote Yes, No… a moot point now!

All Australians want to see constitutional recognition of Indigenous people but not all Australians think that a constitutional Voice is the only way forward!

Unfortunately, we are stuck with this one flawed question that is designed to divide rather than unite us.

Does Margaret have a crystal ball to see into the future when she writes ‘There is nothing to fear from this referendum.’?

(‘Nothing to fear from the Voice’, Margaret England, NOTA 22/09/2023)

Some of us still have ongoing and wellfounded concerns about the Voice.

It is an unknown and unproven entity, and we are being asked to permanently enshrine it in our Constitution.

If it is simply an advisory body, then why not put it into legislation and find out if it works.

more accountable, ‘boots on the ground’ organisations that spend money more wisely and focus on outcomes.

All this can happen right now without the need for a costly referendum.

I am concerned that Indigenous activists aren’t going to be satisfied with just an advisory role. Their political agenda goes far beyond this, but as a first step, they need the power that a Constitutional Voice gives them.

A simple advisory body doesn’t have this power.

Thomas Mayo, an Indigenous activist, has said that the Voice is ‘a black political force to be reckoned with’ (quote from Daily Telegraph 22/9/230).

Similar sentiments are expressed in the longer version of the Uluru Statement.

If ‘this was never meant to be political’, as Margaret has said, then why is our Prime Minister the ‘front man’ and one of the chief proponents of the Yes campaign?

It has been a political issue from the getgo.

An attempt was made to launch the longboat, but the heavy swell caused it to break adrift and stove in with a crew member inside, though fortunately he was washed ashore.

There were two dogs on board Beaver, so a line was fastened to each of them before they were dropped overboard and naturally, they swam to shore.

p19).

This was referring to all non-Indigenous people, not just ‘white people’.

Talking about ‘vitriol and hideous racist behaviour’, it was all there on show at the No campaign launch in Adelaide with the words ’racist pig’, ‘racist dog’ and other expletives aimed towards people entering.

The leaders of the No campaign, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Warren Mundine have also been subjected to ongoing racial abuse and vilification, but they continue to speak from the heart and cite lived experiences.

Margaret, I am not criticising you personally.

I respect your right to say what you think.

I am simply presenting the other side to a few of your comments.

This is why freedom of speech is such a wonderful thing!

The Referendum booklet mentions many times how a Yes vote for the Voice would unite our country.

How can the Voice unite our country, when it is the very thing that is dividing it!

Activists head to Coffs to address housing crisis

DEAR News Of The Area,

SINCE when did communists help anyone,

The problems in disadvantaged Indigenous communities should have been addressed years ago by establishing especially with housing?

The Australian Communist Party and their communist friends from CUDL couldn’t

If ‘The suggestion that white people will have to pay rent is a lie’, then why did Thomas Mayo talk about ‘paying the rent, reparations and compensation’? (Referendum Booklet solve your crossword.

Why are we suddenly friends with a world scale failed marxist idea that has killed millions?

The same group are a big push behind the Yes vote, Mr Mayo being one of them.

Vote No.

Regards, Stephen HARRIS.

Kind regards, Ann THOMPSON, Coffs Harbour.

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Expressions of Interest close 19th October.

1/51 Jane Crt, TOORMINA $520,000

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4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

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Price: $975,000.00

THIS quality four bedroom

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For a better future

DEAR News Of The Area,

INDIGENOUS Australians have advocated for a long time for constitutional recognition, after over two centuries of dispossession, harm and serious inequities.

Following extensive regional dialogues, the Uluru statement from the heart was created by Indigenous people from first nations across the country.

This gifts Australians the way for establishing a right and just relationship with

Indigenous people for protection of their culture and connection to country.

For many Indigenous people and communities, government policies on health, education, employment, housing and social wellbeing have not been effective in meeting their needs on a par with other Australians.

This is evidenced by the July 2023 ’closing the gap’ progress report, where only four out of fifteen of these measures have made some progress and the rest are not on track with four going backwards, particularly

the disproportionate high incarceration rates for adults, children and young people.

These policies are not working.

Evidence has demonstrated in numerous research reports and program studies in Australia and globally that people’s lives improve when they have a say.

The proposed voice to parliament gives first nations people a say on policies and laws that impact on them, utilising Indigenous wisdom, experience and expertise, for parliament to consider.

The voice can benefit all Australians with a journey to more meaningful reconciliation, listening and dialogue, better outcomes for

Indigenous people and an increasing respect and celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions. Australia can also stand taller in the global community.

It’s a big call for everyone on referendum day.

A no vote means that first nations people are not listened to, and will have more of the same.

For me a yes vote is the right thing to do.

Regards, Phil CONNOR, Coffs Harbour.

Where do politicians hang their ears?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN October 2019 I joined a group of about 200 people on the Yaama Ngunna Baaka Corroboree Tour which was initiated by Uncle Bruce Shillingsworth and we travelled about 3000 km in eight days in rural NSW.

The idea was to show solidarity with Aboriginal communities, and pay our respects as they danced for rain, there was one truck with bottled water and one with food and the Aboriginal communities provided what they could.

At Brewarrina I was in a queue behind about 20 kids and looking forward to my first taste of emu, locals had caught them that morning and cooked the feast in an earth oven on the banks of the Baaka river

where many tribes had been meeting for 60,000 years.

I got to the table and there was not much left and picked for a tiny piece, but it didn’t matter as there was plenty of other food and I learnt a valuable lesson, you need to be in front of the kids when emus is on the menu.

There were a lot of sad stories of not being able to swim, fish, gather clams or carry out traditional customs and it was obvious the river is an important part of their history, culture and survival.

An elder told us when they meet with politicians the old men hang their hats on the pegs as they walk into the hall and the politicians hang their ears.

We slept in tents and bivouacs and the air was dry and I could not understand that

OK, let's get on with it!

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN a recent NOTA letters to the editor section, I bemoaned the NSW Labor Government's apparent commitment to four more years of koala wars over the proposed Great Koala National Park.

In last Tuesday's budget the NSW Government provided a massive opportunity to avoid that pain.

It announced an investment of $136,457,000 over four years in regional conservation and ecotourism, to establish the Great Koala National Park and a new Rainforest Visitor Centre and Dorrigo Escarpment Walk.

The latter is a four-day, three-night walk through World Heritage rainforest and towering eucalypts.

Some years ago the proposal for the Great Koala National Park recognised the need for an international standard walking track linking an upgraded Rainforest Visitor Centre to the GKNP. These initiatives were included in the Economic impact analysis and environmental benefit assessment for the proposed Great Koala National Park produced by the University of Newcastle in 2021.

The Government's initiative in the 2023-24 budget to fund these proposals is likely to be the largest investment in

LOCALSPORT

even on a clear cold night there was no dew at all and very few insects and only a small number of flies.

Arriving at Menindee Lakes late in the afternoon and standing on the banks looking over the lake at sunset was surreal as this 17 by 17 km lake had no water and the mud was rock hard with deep cracks.

There was no visible life and a local talked about many emus turning up to drink and a lot died.

To sit down every night and watch the corroborees, the dancers and listen to their stories was fantastic but it was also so very uncomfortable as I felt their angst.

It was not just the drought; some communities do not have a general store, or a cafe and I know I could not survive without both.

regional conservation and ecotourism by any Government in NSW, ever.

So, let’s get on with it!

First of all we need to extend the existing proposal for the Dorrigo escarpment walking track to link to the proposed Great Koala National Park visitor centre at Pine Creek.

We should even consider linking the walk north, along the coastal range, to Sealy’s lookout and then down to link up with the Solitary Islands Coastal walk at Pacific Bay.

Recent intensive logging in Boambee State Forest has compromised a section of the Sealy lookout walking track extension and logging and clear felling proposals threaten the walking track extension to the proposed Pine Creek Visitor centre and to

Coffs junior cricketers to trial for rep spots

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s best junior cricketers will vie for selection to the region’s representative teams this weekend.

Coffs Coast’s top juniors will trial for Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 12s, Under 14s, and Under 16s representative teams, who will take part in North Coast Cricket Council’s Inter-District competition this summer.

The selection trial will be held at Richardson Park from 10am on Sunday, 8 October.

Selectors and coaches will consider players who cannot make it to trials as long as they have put their name forward through the Google form, at ‘Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association Inter-District Squad Expression of Interest’, with the form to be completed by Friday, 6 October.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s teams play against teams from the Clarence River Junior Cricket Association, Lower Clarence Cricket Association, and Valleys Cricket, in the annual Inter-District representative competition.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 14s team won last season’s Inter-District grand final, going through the season undefeated.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 16s team also won last season’s grand final of their Inter-District competition.

Some of these communities have not had clean drinking water from their taps in five years, you cannot wash your hair under the tap, they could not swim in the river or carry out ceremonies or teach their culture.

It is a lot more than just a voice, it is the ability to be able to live as they would like, carry out their customs and teach their culture in some of the remotest country in Australia, their country.

We have been telling Aboriginal peoples what to do for 235 years and we have not got it right.

Give Aboriginal People a far go, a voice, a chance, hope.

Vote Yes.

Regards, Dr Aidan RICKETTS. the visitor centre site itself.

All the loss making logging needs to be stopped immediately, and affected timber workers compensated, to prevent undermining of this massive investment in our future.

Our thinking should not only be limited to multi day walking tracks and visitor centres as many other opportunities will also be opened up.

Thinking of establishing shuttle bus connections, perhaps first during school holidays, between these multi-million dollar investments and local accommodation and travel centres would not be a bad start.

Regards, Ashley LOVE, Coffs Harbour.

q Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 14s team from last season.

Former Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies junior crucial in Panthers win

By Aiden BURGESS

FORMER Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies junior Dylan Edwards has played a pivotal role in helping his Penrith Panthers side win their third straight NRL premiership.

The Panthers fullback played a crucial part in his side's thrilling come from behind victory against the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL Grand Final.

Edwards ran for an outstanding 271 metres, which was the most of any player in the premiership decider.

It was another top

performance on the biggest stage, having been awarded the Clive Churchill Medal in last year's grand final.

The premiership win caps off another stellar season for the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies product.

He finished eighth in the Dally M Medal count, leading the NRL in running metres, kick return metres, and total runs, and second in tackle breaks.

Edwards was born in Albury but moved to Dorrigo with his family at the age of eight.

Having played his junior football for the Bellingen

Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, he moved to Western Sydney in 2013 to play for the Panthers’ SG Ball team, where he progressed through the junior grades to take his spot in the Panthers NRL side.

Edwards has been an integral part of a Panthers team that became the first side since the Parramatta Eels powerhouse of the 1980s to win three consecutive premierships.

The Panthers will now look to become the first team to win four straight premierships since the St George Dragons dynasty of the 1950s and 60s.

Close Ricochet Championships at Sawtell

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Sawtell Club Ricochet Doubles Championships kicked off last Friday in windy conditions.

Doubles teams were pushed to their limits and, at the close of the first day, three teams were separated by three points.

Optimal weather conditions on Day 2 allowed Dianne Marshall and Tom Maginnity to surge ahead of the competition, ultimately clinching Doubles Championships by three points.

Ms. Marshall and Mr. Maginnity held a distinct advantage as long-time players at the club, with extensive experience across all forms of the game.

Jenny Arnold and Gary Urquhart, both long-term Association croquet players, harnessed their skills to mount a fierce challenge but victory narrowly eluded them in the final few critical hoops.

Ricochet has similar rules to Association Croquet with the difference being that when a ball ricochets it remains alive and two free shots are earned.

This enables the strikers' ball to play closer to an opponent's ball and ricochet that as well which earns a

further two free shots.

In addition to these rules when a player runs a hoop they earn one free shot.

Wendy Forbes, new to this form of croquet, said, "Understanding the nuances of Ricochet was a thrilling learning curve.

"Playing this sport was an absolute delight, challenging both myself and my fellow competitors."

Ms Marshall, Vice-Captain of Ricochet at Sawtell said, “This game requires precision placement of the balls and the constant reassessment of tactics.

“It was great to see all the teams working well together with good humour and friendly rivalry.”

Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club to host Australian Championship round

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Kart Racing Club is set for its biggest year of racing in 2024, after being awarded hosting rights to a round of the Australian Championships.

The Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club will host Round 4 of the 2024 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship.

The Coffs club will host three big days of racing on 19-21 July, 2024, and will be the first time the club has held a round of the Australian Kart Championship.

The Australian Kart Championship is contested over five rounds in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.

The event attracts the best drivers from across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia to compete for the honour of being crowned Australian Champion in their

respective class.

Having been formerly known as the Australian CIK Championship and the CIK Stars of Karting, the Australian Kart Championship was born in 2015 and expanded to incorporate the National Championships for a wide variety of classes to cater for the Australian Karting Community.

Many young drivers have graduated from the Australian Kart Championship into other forms of motorsport and have had success all throughout the world.

Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club president James Morrison emphasised the importance of hosting the Australian Kart Championship.

“It’s the most prestigious national karting championship in the world, and that is according

to international engine suppliers who attend championships around the world,” he said.

“It will attract 400 drivers and 1000 people who will stay for a week,

so it’s not only good for the club but for Coffs Harbour as well.”

Morrison said the recent upgrades to the club's facilities played a big role in being awarded the hosting

rights.

“That’s the only reason and we wouldn't have been eligible, and the aim was to hold big events like this one,” he said.

“Next year will be the

biggest year we have ever had, and it’s been three or four years of hard work that has gone into having the opportunity to host an event like the Australian Championship.”

q Dylan Edwards in action for the Penrith Panthers. Photo: Penrith Panthers.

q Derek Burrows and Wendy Forbes compete in the Ricochet doubles championships. Photo: Lyn Alder.

q Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club will host a round of the Australian Kart Championship.

Coffs Suns award winners and junior grand finals decided

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association has celebrated a big season of representative basketball by recognising the best performers of the various Coffs Harbour Suns teams in 2023.

Coffs Harbour Suns women won the Basketball NSW Waratah League competition.

Jessi Reeves was the Players Player, Meg Reynolds received the Coaches Award, and Felicity Cook won the Defensive Award.

Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (Under 20s) played in the Basketball NSW Waratah League competition.

Jake McMillan was awarded the Most Valuable Player, Royce Johnston was the Players Player, and Jonah Martin was Defensive Player of the Year.

The Suns Under 12 Girls

Division 1 team won the Spalding Waratah Junior State Cup.

Grace Duede was awarded Most Valuable Player, Laura Fox was the Players Player, and Grace Davis received the award for Outstanding Achievement.

The Suns Under 18 Women Division 1 team finished top four in the state in their Waratah Junior Premier League season.

Charlotte Cougle was named Most Valuable Player, Jannarlia Dumas was the Players Player, and Alexis Plater was Most Consistent.

The Suns Under 14 Girls Division 1 and Division 2 teams, and Under 18 Boys Division 1 team finished runners up in their Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League seasons.

Coffs Harbour Suns award winners. Under 12 Men Division 1. Most Improved

- Toby Edgecock. Defensive Award - Tyler Sens. Players Player - Brodie Wilson.

Under 12 Men Division

2. Rebounding & Defence

- Orlando Thomson-Tully.

Defence & Most Improved

- Oakley Bowman. Players Player - Quade Lewis. Under 12 Women Division 2. Most Improved - Lily Braddick. Coaches award for work ethic & team cultureSummer Roulstone. Players Player - Leah Lynwood. Under 14 Men Division 1.

Most Consistent - Nathan Parkes. Most ImprovedNathaniel Maybury. Players Player - Robert Wilson. Under 14 Men Division 2. Most Improved - Alexandru Radulescu. Coaches Award

- Jasper Bowman. Players Player - Zavier Martin. Under 14 Women Division 1.

Leadership Award - Aribelle Dawes. Most ImprovedNatalie Nawauwi. Players

Player - Jarrah Onley. Under 14 Women Division 2. MVP

- Eva Fox. Best Defender

- Harley Ritchie. Players Player -Hayley Gambell.

Under 16 Men Division 1.

Most Improved - Noah Light. MVP - Miles Fall. Players Player - Francis Buquiron. Under 16 Men Division 2. Rebounder of the Year - Jye Hall. Defensive EffortAidan Skimmings. Players Player - Beau WatsonSinclair. Under 16 Women Division 1. Most Improved - Ciara Murphy. MVP - Kira Juffermans. Players Player - Tully Jarvis. Under 16 Women Division 2. Most Improved - Amelie Howard. Best Defensive PlayerIndigo Savage. Players Player - Willow Bowman. Under 18 Men Division 1. Most Consistent - Mitchell Fahey. Most Improved - Asher Buckley. Players PlayerJoseph Moran. Under 18

Men Division 2. Award for Commitment to DefenceGunsanjh Brar. Award for Offensive Development & Respect - Cooper Gater. Players Player - Ned Jones. Under 18 Women Division 2. Most Improved - Lucy Woodstock. Coaches Award - Mia Kelly. Players Player - Mia Kelly. Coaches awards. Outstanding Achievement - Mat Cook.

Outstanding Achievement - David Barry. All Rounder Award - Merinda Rhodes.

Encouragement AwardMatt Neal. Encouragement Award - Adrian Schmidt.

COFFS Harbour’s best junior teams won their season championships during two big days of grand finals prior to the start of the school holidays.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s junior grand final winners.

Under 12 Boys. Winners

- The Hoopers. Runners Up - Warriors. MVP - Brodie Wilson. Under 12 Girls. Winners - St Augustines Shooting Stars. Runners Up - St Augustines Slammers. MVP - London Lacey. Under 14 Girls. WinnersNarranga Knights. Runners Up - Barracudas. MVPBlessing Nebo. Under 14 Boys Division 1. Winners - Hornets.

Runners Up - CHCCS. MVP - Judah Ebeling. Under 14 Boys Division 2. Winners - Bayside Bandits Yellow. Runners Up - Bayside Bandits Black. MVP - Michael Hampshire. Under 16 Boys Division 1. WinnersToormi Trailblazers.

Runners Up - Mullaway Magic. MVP - Dylan Teale. Under 16 Boys Division 2. WinnersSJPC Jammers. Runners Up - Great Barracudas. MVP - Frances Buquiron. Under 16 Girls. Winners - Stampeders. Runners Up - Great Barracudas. MVP - Isla Martin. Under 18 Boys. Winners - Warhead Walruses. Runners UpTitans. MVP - Jye Pursch.

Heat is on for AFL North Coast juniors

By Aiden BURGESS

THE winter footy season may be over, but AFL North Coast’s best juniors are preparing for a big summer of intense training to help take their game to the next level.

The Northern Heat representative AFL program comprises the best male and female players from the AFL North Coast and AFL North West regions born in 2007 and 2008, with this summer

set to see a Girls squad for the first time.

This off-season program exists to extend the representative pathway for the players of the regions and provide them with a further avenue to build their game ahead of transitioning towards senior footy.

Northern Heat selection trials will be held on Friday, 6 October at the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

Those selected will commit to a gruelling

series of training sessions that will be conducted between November and March, where the focus is on individual development of skills, fitness, and footy IQ.

The training sessions focus on AFL specific skills and game sense development, and strength and conditioning training.

To be eligible for consideration within the program, players must have trialled to have been a member of the North

Coast Force representative program in the 2023 season.

The Northern Heat program runs from November to December initially, before selected players follow a specific training program at home during the school holidays, with training resuming in February and culminating in March.

The Heat program concludes with the representative teams playing a match on the Gold

Coast.

AFL North Coast Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields highlighted the importance of the Northern Heat program.

“It creates a stepping stone for fifteen-and sixteenyear-olds to improve their game, and make it easier for them to take the step up into senior footy,” he said.

“A lot of footballers that are running around now in seniors, they have played a

season or two in the Heat program.

“And the exciting thing is we have a girls team for the first time.”

Greenshields outlined what Heat coaches would be looking for at the trial.

“Players who are selfmotivated and who are willing to compete and put in a really big effort,” he said.

“When the chips are down, players who can find that extra effort and motivation.”

q Last season’s Northern Heat Colts side.

North Coast Football's Youth teams clinch double victory in Cup Finals

By David WIGLEY

IT is double delight for North Coast Football as their Under 15s claimed victory in the Premier Youth League (PYL) Cup Final, while the Under 13s triumphed in the Plate Cup Final held in Newcastle last Sunday.

In the Under 15s final, Valentine initially took the lead, but North Coast made a comeback with Will Eames equalising the score.

With the game tied at 1-1 after regular time, it was decided by a penalty shootout.

The standout performance came from North Coast's goalkeeper, Henri Creaser from Bowraville, who stood tall, saving three crucial penalties.

This heroics secured a 3-2 victory, sending players, coaches, and parents into a euphoric celebration.

The victory was even sweeter considering their loss to Maitland FC in the Grand Final just a week earlier.

Wrapping up the season

with a significant trophy was the perfect tonic for coach Phil McMullen, following the disappointment of the previous week.

“After the disappointment of last week the Under 15s had to travel back to Newcastle for the Youth League Cup Final,” he said.

“On a very hot Sunday the kick off was moved to 10 am, making it a very early start.

“Valentine scored first after a defensive lapse in the NCF defence, but NCF struck back before halftime to level the scores.

“The second half was a very tight battle and the score remained 1-1 at full time.

“No extra time was played and the game went into a penalty shootout.

“Today was NCF’s day thanks to the heroics of Henri Creaser, the NCF goalkeeper who saved three of Valentine’s penalties.

“NCF 3-2 winners, the end to an amazing season,” McMullen said.

In a double celebration for NCF, the Under 13s wrapped up their season on a high note by defeating Charlestown

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Azzurri 5-2 in the Plate Cup Final.

Raman Dalaf contributed two goals, while Taj Gray added another two, and Jasper Hein sealed the victory with a goal.

This win was a fine way to end the season for the team in their first year of representative football.

incredible talents of kids who are on the road to realising their dreams of playing in national and international tournaments.

Park Beach Bowls

Club Results

By Doug POWELL

THURSDAY Social Triples

28/9/2023

S. Jones, R. Douglas, S. Campbell d D. Wood, S. Bloomfield, S. Kindred

C. Holland, G. Howard, D. Hyde d J. McLeod, N. Dean, P, Newman 19-15

P. Woodsell, P. Toy, L. Morris d L. Goodacre, R. Host, J. Bishop 35-12

N. Spies, G. Power, J.

Skirmish format, rather than the traditional 5-on-5 format, which produced lightningfast action showcasing the

The estimated value of this 4-day event to the

13s won the Premier Youth League Plate Final. played under a 3-on-3 Ice

Coffs Harbour community is $130,000, and offered a priceless opportunity for local kids to check out the action and consider the world’s fastest and most skilled team sports as an outlet for their enthusiasm and pent-up energy.

Russell Finney’s daughter played in the tournament, and he explained

Long, D. Hall d S. Crawford, C. Trotman, M. Berube, J. Swan 24-9

M. Star, K. Kaaden, J. Brett d D. Edwards, P. Wirth, D. Wilson 20-16

P. McLaughlin, D. Catling, B. Garner d M. Clarke, I. Trengove, G. Flynn 18-10

T. Wisely, R. Wisely, J. Dunn d D. Burridge, M. McCabe, K. Costello 26-11

T. O’Halloran, A. Dorrington, D. Hull d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, P. North 24-21

B. Freeman, J. Lowndes, D. Squires d T. Aarts, M. Miller, C.Hansen 24-19

M. Moppett, T. Gordon, L. Miles d A. Taylor, R. Orton, J. Wills 21-18

J. Eding, B. Odmark, G. Colman d J. Robinson, W. Grimshaw, P. Rambow 25-16

C. Weatherall, D. Valentine, T. Erskine d N. Bowes, K. Crooks, B. Smith 32-9

N. Condon, M. Lee, D. Condon d W. Moore, R. Banwell, R. Harris 28-20

Saturday Social Pairs

30/9/2023

M. Peachey, R. Dennison d G. Spies, B. Smith 24-9

T. Peachey, M. Gammon d W. Moore, D. Hislop 19-10

D. Taylor, R. Douglas d S. O’Dempsey C. Watson 17-1

A. Orr, R. Lane d A. Kitinov, L. Tighe 23-8

N. Spies, D. Wilson d P. Catterall, M. Kite 30-10

P. Schoupp, C. Walton d Macca, J. Dunn 33-3

N. Dean, G. Stanford d K. Kaufulis, P. Adams 22-11 Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls

“They are fifteen minute games, so it’s very fast paced,” he said.

“It is just as fast as NHL or international hockey, and the only time the puck is picked up by the ref is if there is a goal.

“Anyone would be amazed at how quick and skilled these kids are, and these are kids who have represented their state, and it wouldn’t surprise me if some had represented Australia.”

q Southern Stars Ice Hockey Club in action.

SPORTS RESULTS

lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Woolgoolga Cross Country Results

WEEK Twenty Six (25/09/2023)

One lap (2.5 kms) : Shane Brown 09:32.3, Dylan

Hannaford 10:54.3, Kalani Brown 10:56.5, Matt Evans 11:01.5, Ryan Berry 11:29.2,

Please put your name down at the Club reception by 5.00pm Friday.

Daniel Jhureea 12:03.3, Amy

Hannaford 12:25.2, Chris

Giffin 12:28.0, Mia Brown

13:22.5, Belinda Brown

13:23.9, Steel Beveridge

31:50.9, Lyn Fulton 32:11.0.

Two laps (4.8 kms) :

Clarissa Hull 24:00.9.

Three laps (7.1 kms) : No Runners

q NCF 15s celebrate winning the Premier Youth League Cup Final.

q NCF

the fast-paced nature of 3-on-3 ice hockey.

Park Beach

Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

SOCIAL bowls Wednesday

27th September

D Walsh, M Monck, K

Frail def D Hargraves, Y

Schmidt, J Slater 24/18

A Oak, J Woodford, J

Brown def P Poulton, R

Jupp, R Crestani 21/16

S Davies, C Jones, S

Stirling def J Kennedy, R

DeMeio, L Loadsman 24/15

J Farrell, K Dunn, C

Coffs Harbour Bridge Results

By Nerellyn MITCHELL

SEPTEMBER 4th - AM - M

McClelland, M Barnes - PM - C Tolley, B Herring

Sept 5th - N Mitchell, J

Bryant

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Helen RHODES

TUESDAY 26 September

– Single Stableford 9 Hole

Comp. with 33 starters

A Grade – Sue Seaton

26, Elizabeth Brown 20. B

Grade – Annette Sykes 19

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 29 September, 2023

Division 1

Arpit Pathak d Gerard

Martin 3/2, Reece Baker d

Paul Hendriks 3/0, Gerard

Martin d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak

Woolgoolga Bowling Club

By Glenn LANE

2023 MEN’S Pairs

Championships

1st Round Sat 23rd Sept.

9am R Bennell and R

Kaufmann defeated I Cork and B Merchant 29 - 15

T Allen and S Dodd defeated G Pallister and G

McInerney 27 - 12

R Ryan and G

Cunningham defeated M

Hodge and J Clarke 26 - 10

M Hopes and F

Cacciattolo defeated M

Lampert and C Latham 24

- 16

1pm

Garrett def D Allen, T Rhodes, J Stirton 22/20

C Venturi, L McLeod, L

Clancy def M Trengove, P

Garner, M Watt 24/22

AM Taylor, J Clarke,

E Denner drew with D Futcher, E Kidd, S Betts 25/25

H Illingworth, P Quinlan,

C Keogh, C Treharne def

C Domjaun, I Robinson, E Blanton, M Long 19/12

Mixed pairs Friday 29th

September

J Farrell, J Woodford def

S Bailey, D Walsh 23/15 R & M DeMeio def C

Sept 6th - NS S Dilosa, D O’Meara; EW C Everson, S Kreplins

Sept 8th - A D Johnson, M Johnson

Thorne

Lidster

- B J Thorne, S

- C T White, B

Sept 9th - NS B

Hagsma, R Whitehead; EW J Reid, T Maxwell

c/b, Caroline Whitelegge

19. NTP’s – 22nd Anne Dew, Hana Nevell, 26th (Pro Pin) Marilyn Waterhouse, Anne King-Scott.

Wednesday 27

September – Stroke Event

Medal of Medals Playoff with

70 starters

A Grade – Lyn Neaves

(16) 70 c/b, Greer Galloway

3/2, Arpit Pathak d Paul Hendriks 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/1. WINNER: Reece Baker from Arpit Pathak.

Group A (D2 and D3)

David Cini d Steve Frawley

3/0, Colin Deng d Lachlan

Dierkx 3/0, George Ruaporo d Stephen Bjerking 3/0, Robert Campbell d Troy Prystasz 3/2.

Division 2

M Hopes and F Cacciattolo defeated R Ryan and G Cunningham 16 - 15

D Barnard and M Hines defeated B Parker and M

Kearns 22 - 20

C Vidler and M Stewart defeated S Oliver and P Wroe

17 - 16

Semi Final Sun 24th Sept

9am

T Allen and S Dodd defeated M Hopes and F Cacciattolo 35 - 10

D Barnard and M Hines defeated C Vidler and M Stewart 23 - 20

Final Sunday 24th Sept

1pm

D Barnard and M Hines defeated T Allen and S Dodd 23 - 22

Treharne, S Campbell 23/11

D Futcher, R Lane def P Poulton, E Kidd 22/11

P & B Garner def N

Lumney, G Duffey 16/6

A Orr, R Oakley def M Starr, R Douglas 30/14

Y Schmidt, T Blow def J Kennedy, T Rhodes 32/6

L McLeod, J Murtas def C Irvine, J Bishop 13/9

C Keogh, S Jones def D & D Squires 24/7

M & C England def M & I Trengove 22/8

K Dunn, L Loadsman drew with R Coffey, C Cutt 15/15

Sept 11th - A R Roark, D O’Meara - B T Cooper, D Hickie

Sept 12th - H Blewitt, J Parker

Sept 13th - NS R Roark,J McFall; EW B Shallvey, B Brebner

Sept 15th - A E Colley, D O’Meara - B R Rutter, P

(14) 70, Trish Jackson (18) 71, Carrie Fagan (8) 72 c/b. B Grade – Di Ratcliffe (30) 70, Denise Kaiser (31) 74, Patricia Lumley (27) 75, Liz Quinn (27) 76 c/b. Gross Winners – A Grade – Trish Nance 88 c/b. B Grade –Karen Cross 104 c/b. Putting Comp. – Greer Galloway with 27 putts.

David Cini d Robert Campbell 3/0, Colin Deng d George Ruaporo 3/0, George Ruaporo d Robert Campbell

3/1, David Cini d Colin Deng

3/1. WINNER: David Cini from Colin Deng.

Division 3

Troy Prystasz d Steve Frawley 3/0, Stephen Bjerking d Lachlan Dierkx

3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Steve

defeated K Stirling, D Foster, N Haines and H Dunbar 18 - 12

Woolgoolga 26/9/23

Tuesday Afternoon Bowling

Results

Neville Hair and C Goulding defeated W Gavenlock and Col Davis 26 - 13

R Ryan and D Barnard defeated K Swatten and K Stirling 26 - 16

J Wilcox and T Allen defeated Gary Pallister and Greg McInerney 25 - 13

R Whelan and R Bennell defeated J Prosser and W Prosser 28 - 16

D Hodge, F Cacciattolo and D Graham defeated S Rogers, G Lane and M Hodge 17 - 16

2nd Round Sat 23rd Sept.

T Allen and S Dodd defeated R Bennell and R

Kaufmann 25 - 14

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY 2nd October 2023

Today saw 46 members play a 9 hole single stableford event resulting in the following:

Woolgoolga 26/9/23

Tuesday Morning Bowling

Results

J Wilson, M Campos, J Hampstead and J Merchant

Gents:

Frank Ryan 18 c/b

John Wilgress 18

Noel Frame 17

Jeff Howlett 16 c/b

Ball Comp: Trevor Bissett 16 c/b

Frank Buckley 16 c/b

Neil Sutton 16

Ladies:

T McKenzie and P Buck defeated K Costello and P Devine 31 - 3

John Ryan and John

Jean O’Connor 18

Vicki Silver 17

Betty Peen 16

Chris Tessari 15

Ball Comp:

Carlene Bath 14 c/b

Marlene Bradley 14

Kirsty Arthur 13 c/b

Nearest the Pins: 12th Hole Marlene

Quinlan

Sept16th - NS D Featherstone, M Featherstone; EW J Archer, P Quinlan

Sept 18th - NS J McFall, F Gaunt; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan

Sept 19th - M Johnson, D Johnson

Sept 20th - NS R Roark, P Griffin; EW L

Wednesday 27

September – Single Stableford Event with 20 starters (For those not wanting to play stroke)

Bronwyn Morgan 39, Jo Foggiato 38.

NTP’s (Combined comps) – None on the 3rd because the card was accidentally

Frawley 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Stephen Bjerking 3/1. WINNER: Troy Prystasz from Stephen Bjerking.

Division 4

Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/2, Char Berglund d King McKie 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d King McKie 3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/1, Sharee

Hurrell defeated M Lampert and C Latham 22 - 11

Anisley Wroe and Peter Wroe defeated J Taylor and Helmut Schultz 30 -18

Lucky Rinks 1 D Hodge, F Cacciattolo and Dave Graham. 2. R Whelan and R Bennell

3. Anisley Wroe and Peter Wroe

Jackpot R Ryan, D Barnard, K Swatten and K Stirling

Woolgoolga Wanderers Bowling Club Results

Wednesday 27/9/23

G Burgess and J Martin defeated B Kowal and G Woolley 18 - 14

M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones defeated D Mason, R Pilon and B Landrigan 20 - 11

J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman defeated T Collins,

Bradley & John Wilgress 15th Hole Francis Guant & Noel Frame.

Next week is a single stableford event.

Coates, M Jil Hosie

Sept 22nd - NS R

Bingham, N Jackson; EW A

Anderson, D Anderson

Sept 23rd - NS R

Bingham, P Griffin, EW J

Archer, P Quinlan

Sept 25th - NS L

Power, P Griffin; EW J

Stimpson, A Windows

Sept 26th - J Bryant, N Mitchell

brought in early. 6th Carrie

Fagan, Heather Watkins, 12th

Trish Mackay (Shearwater Voucher), Leah Ray, 15th Bev

Smith, Judy Everitt, Cath Bailey.

Saturday 30 September –

Stroke Event with 44 starters

Sue Seaton (33) 69, Sharon Shipman (Sawtell Golf Club) (22) 73 c/b,

Templeton d King McKie 3/1. WINNER: Sharee Templeton from Terry Baker.

Group B (D5 and D6)

Dale Allen d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Jo Ellis 3/0, Elvira Valesini d Abe Bjerking 3/1, David Iles d Divan Swart 3/0. Division 5

Dale Allen d David Iles 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Elvira

J Whalen and I Carruthers

17 - 16

J Hampstead and John defeated Garry and R Holliday 30 - 8

1. J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman

2. M Lampert, B Pendred and P Jones

Lucky Loser T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers No Jackpot

Woolgoolga 28/9/23

Thursday Morning Bowling Results

N Haines and H Dunbar defeated J Wilson and D Porta 21 - 11

K Stirling and J Hampstead defeated M Campos and J Merchant 28 - 6

Woolgoolga 29/9/23

Friday Social Bowling Results

John Taylor and Peter Buck defeated K Stirling and F Cacciattolo 35 - 7

stableford Winner Jock Howarth

41 Points

Second John Davis

36 Points c/b

Third Nick Betar

36 Points

Rundown Selwyn

Newby 36, Al Baylis, John Anselmi, Peter Drysdale,

Sept 27th - NS G

Stubbington,

Hocking,

Sept

Hagsma,

C

J

Keryn Little (11) 73. Gross Winner – Wendy Johnstone 91 c/b. NTP’s – 12th (Pro Pin) Steph Martyn, 15th Di Woods, 22nd Wendy Johnstone, 26th (Pro Pin) Norma Andrews. Putting Comp. – Sue Seaton with 26 putts. Congratulations to Sharon Shipman for her eagle on the 19th

Valesini 3/0, David Iles d Elvira Valesini 3/1, Dale Allen d Boyd McGregor 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from Boyd McGregor. Division 6 Divan Swart d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Abe Bjerking d Jo Ellis 3/0, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/2, Divan Swart d Abe Bjerking 3/0. WINNER: Divan Swart from Abe Bjerking.

Glenn Lane and Ian Cork defeated D Barnard and Sharon Barnard 21 - 11

Glenda McInerney and Caroline Boyden defeated Helmet Schutz and Rick Bennell 21 - 20

C Davis and G McInerney defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 28 - 9

Jacky Prosser, Julie Hinchley and Tom Allen defeated E Pearce, P Devine and Ken Costello 16 - 14

Max Lampert and John Hurrell defeated Warren Gavenlock and Wayne Prosser 31 - 18

Greg Cunningham and M Hopes defeated A Wroe and P Wroe 22 - 16

1 Lucky Rink Max Lampert and John Hurrel 2 Lucky Rink C Davis and G McInerney 3 Lucky Rink

John Taylor and Peter Buck No Jackpot

Richard McCabe 35, Peter Inskip and Peter Wood, 34 c/b.

NTPs 3rd Richard McCabe , 9th Arthur Hassett, 18th Al Baylis. Bradmans, Bruce Parker, yes, you read that right, 22. See you all next week.

q Winners of the MNCDWBA State fours competition at Urunga last week Amanda Monck, Christine Sheridan, Kerry Frail, Val Valentine.

J Hunt; EW T Booth, J Michael

Sept 29th - NS

P Hocking; EW T Cooper, D Hickie

30th - NS B

W Rogers; EW

Stimpson, R Whitehead

Death Notices

Jack Dean

20/05/1914 – 06/10/1988

Time may pass but the memories never fade. Your loving family.

For sweet & lovely Julie. You have passed 3 years, but the memory & love remain. Love as always. Robert.

Death Notices

YATES

Terry Michael

26th September 2023, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Toormina. Adored and cherished father of Luke & Erin and Courtney.

Dearest ‘Poppy Tez’ of River, Luca, Elodie, Lucy and Maia.

Aged 71 Years

Will Always Be Remembered

Terry’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 5th October 2023.

BROWN Stanley Thomas ‘Stan’

27th September 2023, passed unexpectedly at his home, late of Toormina.

Aged 82 Years Rest In Peace

Stan was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

CURAN Cara Clare

28th September 2023, surrounded by her loving family, late of Sawtell. Dearly beloved fiancée of Pavel. Cherished daughter of Cathy & Tom. Adored sister of Tia.

Aged 39 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Cara’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 10th October 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

ELLIS

Edna May

‘Pat’

30th September 2023, passed away peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Dorrigo. Dearly beloved wife of Tim (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Graham & Lyn, Lynn & Wally, Terry (dec’d), Neville & Judy, Shane (dec’d) and Donna & Phil. Dearest grandmother of Brooke, Joel, Dean, Shauna, Amy and Adam. Adored great-grandmother of Scarlet, Josephine and Sophie.

Aged 93 Years

Singing In Heaven

Following the service friends are invited to join the family to Celebrate Cara’s Life at Sawtell Golf Club. In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to the Heart Research Institute, donations can be made at www.hri.org.au/donate or a collection box will be at the chapel.

Cara’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

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Pat’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dorrigo on Monday 9th October 2023, commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Dorrigo Lawn Cemetery, Dorrigo.

Pat’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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

Audrey Fox

29th September 2023

Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Bathurst. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Toni & Glen. Cherished grandmother to Joshua and Rianne and besotted great-grandmother of Evie. She will be sadly missed by all her family & friends.

Aged 89 Years

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Audrey’s celebration of life service to be held on Monday, 9th October 2023 at 11am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

Hogbin Drive Crematorium Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph: 6652 2822 ads@newsofthearea.com.au

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

LOCALCLASSIFIEDS

Funeral Notices Funeral Notices

FRANCIS

Peter William

‘Pete’

28th September 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus after a lengthy illness. Former owner of the Karangi General Store, late of Glenreagh. Much loved and adored husband of Chrissie. Caring stepfather of Adam. Loving brother of Michael. Pete will be sadly missed by all of his extended family and friends.

Aged 80 Years

Always Loved, Forever In Our Hearts And Memories

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Pete’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 6th October 2023 commencing at 2.30 pm.

Friends are invited to join the family at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club for light refreshments following the Service.

Pete’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

HANNAFORD Robert John ‘Bob’

27th September 2023, passed away peacefully at Baringa Private Hospital, late of Coffs Harbour. Cherished husband of Juaneta ‘Neta’ (dec’d). Much loved father and father-in-law of Rhonda & Dale, Garry & Deborah and Sharyn & Mark. Beloved granddad of his 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Aged 89 Years

Always In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Bob’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 6th October 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm.

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

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

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Anita McDonald

27th September 2023

Peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Beloved wife of Max. Loved mother of Rita (Dec), Sharon, Max, Christine, Ace, Sean and Kathleen. Doting Nanny and Great-Nanny to many. She will be greatly missed by all her family & friends.

Aged 80 Years

Forever Loved, Never Forgotten

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Anita’s funeral service to be held on Monday, 9th October 2023 at 2pm in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. (02) 6651 5007

McKIBBIN

Brad James

24th September 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving son of Bob & Carole. Adored stepbrother of Ryan. Cherished by all his uncles, aunties and cousins.

Aged 39 Years

Forever In Our Hearts And At Peace

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Brad’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 10th October 2023 commencing at 10.00 am.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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

Funeral Notices

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EXPERIENCED

Dental Nurse 3 days/week. Tue-Thur Casual

Immediate start. Relaxed/flexible position. 0434 242 340 or email: admin@coffsdentist.com e061023

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MARTYN Monica Lily

3rd October 2023, at Coffs Haven Aged Care, late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Canberra. Beloved wife of Brian (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Gavan & Rosemary, Lynda & Owen, Julie & Phil and Sue. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.

Aged 102 Years

In God’s Care

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Monica’s Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christian’s Catholic Church, Sawtell on Tuesday 10th October 2023 commencing at 2.00 pm. A Graveside Service will be held in Gungahlin Lawn Cemetery, Gungahlin at a later date.

Monica’s Funeral Prayers will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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

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Crafty Recyclers

2nd hand goods

1/2 price sale ALL STOCK

No exclusions Mon - Fri 9.30am - 2pm 7 Newcastle Dr Toormina 0415 401 314

CHERP Special Meeting. Community Village. Monday 16th October. Time: 10am. e131023

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Items

Old Bullock Yoke $800 ono Antique fire grate $350

Solid limewashed coffee table 1.5m x 850cm $200 York running machine, commercial grade, exc cond $1,200

Oak Drop Leaf Table, barley legs, extends to seat 6. $350.

Ph: 6568 5026 or 0456 630 421

Located Nambucca Heads

Found

A set of headphones found in South Coffs on Sunday 23/07/23. Ph 0493 082 090 F040823

SUNGLASSES, Woolgoolga Cemetery found on Fathers Day 3/9. 0420 349 305

Lost

REWARD for return of Samsung Galaxy mobile phone missing from Uptown markets on Sun 1st Oct. Ph 6652 2457 e061023

Free

CLOTHES line, fold down wall mounted, 10 lines. 6653 8337

FILL & mulch material Hulberts Rd Toormina Free and loaded. Ph 0418 660 838

LARGE office style computer desk fully height adjustable. Good condition, “heavy” bring trailer or ute Ph: 0427 538 281

SUNBEAM Nutrioven multi use convection oven with books. 5633 6352

To Rent

WANTED elderly lady, no ties, good accommodation for cooking and some household duties. 6652 7329 or 042642215 e201023

Garage Sale

2 Air FM is having a garage sale of surplus CDs from 9am to 2pm on Saturday 7th October at their studio in 24 Glenreagh St. Heaps available from 50 cents per CD.

For Sale

19TH century antique style tilt top oval table, GC $175. Photos can be sent. 0490 161 119

2 x VINTAGE Floral padded footstools. 50cm x 45cm x 45cm H. Photos avail. $35 each. 0490 161 119

2 Darcy Doyle glass framed prints, 40cm x 50cm 'The Kite Flyer' and 'Hopscotch' Photos can be sent $30. 0490 161 119

House for Sale

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436 2 br manufactured home in o55's village. Located in Bonville. $365,000 ono. 0431 267 653

Pets

COCKATIELS, hand raised, different colours $75 each. 6652 1295 e131023

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

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For Sale

ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box

$35. 0490 161 119

AIR conditioner Daikin

5.0 kW reverse cycle $900 ono. Brand new hardly used, purchased in error. 0417 776 453

AIR CONDITIONER

Fujitsu 7/8 kW good cond. suitable for large space. $300.

0478 746 650

ALUM walking folding frame $75. Photos can be sent. 0490161119 F061023

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

ART deco thonet brentwood cafe chair $75. Photos can be sent. 0490161119 F061023

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

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For Sale

CANE 4 drawer corner unit 80cm H x 50cm W x 35cm D. Photos avail.

$65.

CAST iron heavy duty open fire log stacker 60cm x 40cm. $75 Photos can be sent 0490161119 F061023

CD Rack stand, Solid timber holds 60 CD’s in excel cond $40 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi

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

COMMODE, metal folding, ready for use in seconds. Photos can be sent. $75. 0490 161 119

COMMODE, mid century oak bedroom toilet. Circa 1950s with original chamber pot. $100. Photos can be sent. 0490 161 119 F180823

COMMODE, wheel chair commode and can also be used as a shower chair. 136kg swl. $100. Photos can be sent. 0490 161 119

For Sale For Sale

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

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

DRESSING Table and Highboy matching pair solid timber. $300 pair 66492657

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

DVD Discovery of Witches Series 1-2 & series 3, viewed once. 6 Discs. $50 5633 6352 F290923

DVD Outlander Seasons 1-5, 26 discs in total viewed once $100 firm 5633 6352. F290923

DVD Player Portable & Swivel base, 15.4" LCD screen, Lennox brand, as new. $100 firm inc is wireless stereo headphones. 5633 6352

FOAM Mattresses x 2 Firm 22cm thick Single bed size. Covered with clean, strong removable Fabric. Ideal for spare beds or couch. VG Cond $50 each or $90 for pair Ph. 0411527727 F140723

FOLD Up boat trailer, Flip N Easy, great condition $850. All galvanised S20310. 0419 995 609

FREEDOM Toilet riser with swing away arm rests. Photos avail. $100. 0490 161 119

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

GAMES table glass top 110cm by 64cm complete with games $200. 66492657

For Sale

KIRBY vacuum and carpet cleaner cost $3000 offers please (02) 5606 1012

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

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

LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $60. 0490161119

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

LARGE vintage timber wall mirror. Photo can be supplied. 90cm x 70cm $75. 0490 161 119

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

OAK sideboards with ornate mirror, circa 1920. 0428 812 383 F110823

OCTAGONAL display cabinet, 60cm x 60cm $65. Photos can be sent 0490161119

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772 F300623

PORTABLE Globe sewing machine in working order. Photos can be sent. $60 0490 161 119

PRESSURE Relief Valve, Model 23120 150psi, for spray tank $50. 0458 230 431

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GEORGE Foreman mean roasting machine brand new $35. Ph 6654 0829

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

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

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

For Sale

STEREO system very powerful Yamaha system. Capacity to drive two speaker sets. CD player holds up to five selections. Complete with two large speakers $240 ono. 0432 522 085

SUNBEAM Mix master model NONX001G. In good cond. Photos avail. $50. 0490 161 119

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

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

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

For Sale

VINTAGE Wood and brass miniature coffee grinder. $25 0490 161 119

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

WANDERER alum fold up picnic table. $65 Photos can be sent. 0490161119

WHEELCHAIR in vgc $100 ono. 6656 2373.

WHITE metal standard floor lamp, photo can be supplied. $30 0490 161 119 F250823

WINE Bar decor 3 green glass bottles in Seagrass Vintage 1970 $100 ono 0407654879

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

BENCH grinder. $100

0400 323 656

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

Ph: 6653 7595

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491 F031122

BLACK metal standard floor lamp. Photo can be supplied. $30. 0490

161 119

BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J

$90. 0432 294 491

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie

$50. 0432 294 491 F260822

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

0407654 879

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers Ph: 0429 945 374

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

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

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

DARCY Doyle, large gold framed print 'A break in play', 70cm x 55cm Photos can be sent. $45 0490 161 119

DICK Smith 47.5" Full Hd Led Lcd TV with remote

$100. 5633 6352

DIAPHRAGM Pressure relief valve 300psi Model 8460 new $75 0407 654 879

ERGONOMIC Height adjustable study desk chair. $65. 0490 161 119

FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337 F250823

FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337

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

FISHING rods, reels etc

Fishing rods surf & river reels all sizes 15 sinkers hooks lures etc squidgies aerator etc, nothing over $20. 0481 063 391 F250823

cooking systyem-brand new

$50 ono

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

HARLEY Davidson T Shirt, Black, Size XL on the back H/D emblem with large Eagle & Tijuana BC Mexico. $100 firm. 5633 6352.

HEALTH care adjust orthopedic posture chair 800kg, swl. $65. Photos can be sent. 0490161119 F061023

HEAVY Duty Bamboo ladder 2m tall. Photos can be provided via text. $85. 0490 161 119

HORSE MANURE Organic - Composted - Garden Ready 50l sacks 1 x $6, 3 x $15 Orders: 0429 583 144 Collect: 24 Kratz Drive

JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

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

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

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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

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

MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447

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

MATURE trees, inc new season christmas bush, yukkas, clumping bamboo. 0428812383 F110823

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

ROOF Rack Thule suits small car like Subaru Forester. Good cond $80. 0407 653 714 F040823

THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119

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

TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169

SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460 F021222

SINGLE beds 2 with mattresses $20 each 66492657 F061023

WONDERFUL Collection of Simpsons dolls, characters, CD’s books, toys and allied paraphernalia from the TV show. Ph: 66 523791

Motors

NISSAN Pathfinder 2011 Ti 550 7 seater 4WD V6 turbo diesel Rego til Feb 24 CZW48H $17,500 Located Port Stephens

Ph:

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

LANDCRUISER

Cond.

$100.00

METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500 F130123

MOTORCYCLE clothing. RJAYS black leather m/cycle jacket with padded elbow shoulder & lower back Size 8 - 9. $30. Ph 0415 715 619

SLEEP apnea machine (Fisher & Paykel) plus cpap cleaner inc bag with access. Hardly been used. $1,500 ono 6654 9092

SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456

TREADMILL , electric VGC health stream gold series (incline doesn't work).

$300. 0431 310 830

VINTAGE art deco large wall mirror, 70cm x 50cm. $85. Photos can be sent. 0490161119

VINTAGE Jason three in one barometer, $95

Photos can be sent 0490161119

VINTAGE Rustic cast iron camp oven. Photos avail. $65. 0490 161 119 f220923

1998 VCG dual tanks 295,000kms with good tires and kit. $17,000neg 12 months reg CR02QM Ph: 0415 621 222

Boats

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446 Re230421

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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.

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The surfer’s arm is straight. 5. One clump of grass is closer to the palm tree. RHYMING PAIRS: King - ring. Whale - snail. Bee - tree. Fork - cork.

ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. A frond on the distant palm tree is different. 2. There is a shark in the water. 3.

NEWS OF THE AREA

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.

FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU

TIDES

Graph and Times are for Sydney Fort Denison

- 7 DAYS

RIVER (high) (low)

The shadow under the surfboard is narrower.

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TEN, 9pm

TUESDAY TAKE 5 WITH ZAN ROWE

ABC, 8pm

ABC Radio star Zan Rowe struck a chord with her debut season, which affectionately delved into five special songs that made an indelible impact on the lives of her guests. It was a raw and illuminating insight into the inner lives of creatives including American indie singer Tori Amos and beloved Australian actor Guy Pearce. Tonight, Rowe returns with a captivating new season, jump-starting with a guest who arguably outshines them all: Noel Gallagher. Next week, it’s Natalie Imbruglia’s unpredictable soundtrack.

FRIDAY, October 6

6.00 The Drum.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis does some paving.

8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+l) Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder. Scott remains at large.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Premiering last week, this four-part character-driven thriller eagerly throws subtlety out the door. From Neighbours producer Jason Herbison and director and former star Kate Kendall, this British and Aussie co-production boasts a great cast and an intense premise. Following two families on their annual holiday catchup in the Victorian countryside, the suffocating tensions inside the stylish holiday home almost overshadow the anxiety of the bushfire surrounding them. Despite the fire growing, Brad (Darren McMullen) isn’t stirred into action as the couples’ dark secrets are revealed. Also stars Pia Miranda, Danny Dyer (EastEnders) and Jane Allsop (House Husbands

THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

Host Julia Zemiro is a purveyor of fine conversation, amiably chatting to her diverse guests who have ventured onto this nature-loving travel series. But, as the final episode lands tonight, if there’s anything that viewers can take away from this refreshing amble it’s an appreciation for the natural beauty of our great outdoors and indulging in some fresh air and exercise. Tonight, Zemiro concludes her tour of 10 of Australia’s most idyllic walks at her old stomping ground in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. She meets a local with disarming images from thousands of years ago and catches up with a chess master.

With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets wild food forager Diego Bonetto. Karen Martini bakes a breakfast loaf. Dr Harry Cooper gets a tour of The Giving Farm during spring-time.

8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+v, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by both agents of the Treasury Department and hit men in the employ of one of his paranoid clients who is determined to silence him. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (Premiere)

8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries battles an arms trader. Sylvester Stallone.

11.00 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv, R)

1.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

2.15 It’s All Greek To Me. (R)

Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Kylie Minogue.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Michelle Williams. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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SATURDAY, October 7

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News.

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

2.00 Sherwood. (Mal, R)

3.00 Last Night Of The Proms.

5.00 Landline. (R)

5.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R)

Annabel Crabb meets Anika Wells.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG)

An American PI is arrested for murder.

8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the mysterious death of a John Doe.

9.50 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

As Australia’s 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist.

10.40 Shetland. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.00 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.05 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 4.10 Swan Football. 4.15 Para-Badminton. (PG) 4.20

Gone Fishing. (PG, R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. (PG, R)

8.30 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R)

9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R)

10.25 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

11.30 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.20 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R)

3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R)

3.50 Going Places. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.50 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R) Officers patrol the Kimberley coast.

7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.

10.15 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv) Disaster strikes an underwater facility. Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel.

12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) Cole gets buried in an air strike.

1.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Riverdance 25th Anniversary Special.

8.00 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas, R)

10.00 MOVIE: Music & Lyrics. (2007, PGls, R)

12.05 Adele: Live In London. (PG, R)

1.20 Great Australian Detour. (R)

1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo and Heather Mitchell experience a luxury getaway to the Maldives.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) At the height of the pandemic, the state police minister arrives to bar people from the beach.

7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SBS MOVIES (32)

(1975, PG) 4.55 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 6.10

China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 8.30 Six Minutes

Midnight. (2020, M) 10.20 Leaving. (2009, MA15+, French) Midnight Happy Ending. (2018, M, Danish) 1.55 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 8

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30

Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 5.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Voices Of Australia.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The News

At Six team is approached by Geoff and Evelyn’s daughter Kay Walters.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie fears she is becoming “invisible”.

10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) A Glasgow businessman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+al, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 9. H’lights.

3.55 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 10. H’lights. 4.50 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.55 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (Premiere, PGal)

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PG)

10.10 Empires Of New York. (Madv)

11.00 Bruce Lee: Be Water. (Mav, R)

12.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.35 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch.

10.00 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav) Takes an in-depth look at serial killer Trevor Hardy who was convicted of killing three teenage girls.

11.00 Autopsy: USA: Alan Thicke. (Ma) A look at the death of Alan Thicke.

12.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R) Cassie is drawn to a young mother.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Australia.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. First innings. From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. Second innings.

3.30 Cross Court. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie Show. 6.10 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 8.20

Shop. (2018, PG) 10.00 Decision To Leave.

M, Chinese) 12.35pm The Father. (2020,

A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 4.40

Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 6.35 The Big

(1990, PG) 8.30 The Trust. (2016, MA15+)

Margin Call. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (64)

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Catherine Tate.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) When an off-duty diplomatic security agent is shot while trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there is a connection to his time working in Croatia and soon uncovers a global threat.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, October 9

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Fourteen celebrity recruits are dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Jordanian desert.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Tim’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The Feds battle a cult. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

Chicago Fire. (Mam) Kylie clashes with some of the firefighters.

Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

1.50pm The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 4.05 Fellinopolis. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.35 Oka! (2012, PG) 7.35 Operation Goldenshell. (2017, M, Spanish) 9.30 Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow. (1963, Italian) 11.25 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October

9.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look inside the prison that convicts

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates an attempted murder.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A naval officer is murdered.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Fellinopolis. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.30 Oka! (2012, PG) 8.30 Hairspray. (1988, PG) 10.10 Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 12.05pm Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 2.00 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 3.55

SBS MOVIES (32)

Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 5.55 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 7.35 The Comeback Trail. (2020, M) 9.30 Marriage Italian Style. (1964, Italy) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (64)

WEDNESDAY, October 11

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) The 10 remaining recruits are tested with tasks requiring pinpoint accuracy and precision.

9.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)

The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Autopsy: USA: Roger Moore. (Ma) A look at the death of Roger Moore.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY, October

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (Final, PG)

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India.

9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)

11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)

3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 To Be Advised.

10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

12.10 The Gulf. (Madls, R)

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Outdoors Indoors.

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 2 of 4. Despite the bush fire edging closer, Brad fails to take action.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav) The firm is held hostage by a stranger.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

(R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

8.40 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST

Friday, 6 October 2023

Ice Skirmish

By Aiden BURGESS

JUNIOR Ice Hockey teams from across the country have faced off in Coffs Harbour during the long weekend, playing off in a fast-paced 3-on-3 version of the game.

The Big Banana Ice Rink played host to the 11th Annual Junior Ice Hockey 3-on-3 Ice Skirmish Tournament, which is staged by the Brisbane based Southern Stars Ice Hockey Club.

The tournament was held over four days and featured teams from capital cities and regional areas in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT.

The 80 junior players competed in Under 9, Under 11, and Under 13 age groups. The tournament was

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