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Call for urgent action on suicide prevention
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the local network has been operating.
General Manager of Wesley Mission Andy Moore, flew in from Sydney.
“Sadly, some estimates suggest more than 65,000 people in Australia attempt to take their life each year… and everyday, including today, about nine people will have died,” he said.
“That’s why it’s so important that government services and the wider community work consistently towards reducing these deaths, because every life matters.
“We can never underestimate the
impact that every life lost to suicide has in family, friends, workplaces and the broader community.
“Behind every number is a life which was valued and will be missed.”
Representatives from local services spoke about working with people at risk of suicide, or with their families and community.
A theme emerged of “don’t hold back”. If lives are to be saved, the community and service funders are urged to throw everything they have at the issue, including addressing the need for more free community training, to learn key skills to recognise when someone is in distress; and awareness of existing supports and services, so people don’t suffer alone.
Equally important is the promotion of opportunities for community connection, and more government-funded programs. These are especially needed for men, who account for three-quarters of deaths by suicide.
The gathering was also an opportunity to celebrate work done in the local area by the CCSPI, including that of outgoing Chairperson and Coordinator Dom White.
“For the Network to continue to have a role in grass-roots suicide prevention, we need a strong team of committee members to take it forward,” he said.
Expressions of Interest for committee roles can be found in the CCSPI social media pages, with nominations due by 11 February.
q Coff Coast Suicide Prevention Initiative (CCSPI) members Ian South and Dom White with Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre Partnership Manager Hayley Hawkins and Mission Australia’s Tegan McVey.
q CCSPI member Brian Clarke and Wesley Mission General Manager Andy Moore.
q Many people attended the Coffs Coast Suicide Prevention Initiative.
RACECOURSE RUCTIONS
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Harbour and potentially facing big financial losses.
Under the change, Racing NSW has taken over the Crown land management of the site.
Many trainers, horse owners and others who have invested in property at the racecourse only learnt about the change in December 2024, two weeks before it was due to come into effect.
Their concerns are centred around the ownership of more than a dozen stables, where some have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars, and foreshadowed rent increases that may make their operations unviable.
As part of the new arrangements, leases and sub-leases that were previously managed locally – for many years by a racecourse trust, now fall under Racing NSW’s jurisdiction as a “Category 1 Crown land manager”.
At the heart of the matter are the stables, stalls and other improvements built over the past 40 years on the racecourse land, which “owners” have been able to rent out and on-sell under what they thought was an ongoing arrangement of
rolling ten-year leases.
Several have described these stable blocks and stalls, and their subleasing, as their “nest egg”, “superannuation policy” and “retirement fund”.
Local horse owner and stable lease holder Peter Wood, said people originally invested their own money to build stables and attract trainers, on the understanding that if racing ever ceased in Coffs Harbour, the physical buildings would return to Crown Land ownership.
“That was considered a reasonable risk,” Mr Wood said.
“There was always… a clause that at the end of the lease any property on the area returns to the Crown, but the understanding was always that the leases would be renewed, and they have been for over 30 years.”
He said if investors in the stables hadn’t had that assurance from the racing club, “obviously they wouldn’t have built them”.
Mr Wood said the previous arrangement had been “universally accepted” by the Coffs Racing Club, and NSW Crown Lands “has had no objection.”
the actual buildings on top of the land.”
Mr Wood said lease and sub-lease holders were also upset that Racing NSW was changing the way rents were structured, which would likely lead to large increases.
Previously, rents were determined on the area of land the stables occupied.
Now they will be based on the number of horse stalls per stable.
“If a trainer has ten horses in work and five have to be spelled, he will still have to pay for the ten boxes.
“At the moment it’s looking a bit bleak but we’re still hoping we can get a satisfactory resolution.”
Coffs Harbour Racing Club CEO Tim Saladine, said that while the club was “certainly sympathetic”, it was “a little bit naive” of people to think they owned assets built on Crown land when they were signing a sub-lease.
consent and the Crown land manager’s - which has obviously, historically, been the race club.
certainly can’t suggest that you own anything that is on Crown land.”
everyone.”
“We still have the head lease for this reserve and we’re just trying to sort out those intricacies that involve certain stables and how they’re going to pay their lease fees to the Crown,” he said.
“Nobody’s ever questioned the ownership of
“You can transfer a sublease and that’s always been done with the Minister's
“That’s always been allowed, but whether there was money exchanged was never disclosed to the race club.
“We’re aware that some people were able to get money for these leases, some people saw it as a good investment.
“It’s a very unique case, but at the end of the day it’s Crown land and you
Mr Saladine said rental costs paid by some trainers under the previous structure were relatively cheap and it had not been “a level playing field”.
Leaseholders under the new structure would likely pass on any increases to horse owners.
“I think what Racing NSW and even what Coffs Harbour Racing Club wants to see is one fee for
He said the club is fully supportive of Racing NSW taking over the management of the Crown land and believes it will secure the future of the racing industry in Coffs Harbour.
Racing NSW became a Category 1 Crown land manager last year for a number of country racecourses in NSW, including Queanbeyan, Armidale, Inverell and Port Macquarie, along with Coffs Harbour.
q Racing NSW has taken over the management of Crown land at the Coffs Harbour racecourse.
Trainers’ CEO attends open meeting
By Mike HELY
THE CEO of the NSW Trainers Association, Richard Callander, attended an open meeting in Coffs Harbour last week to hear the concerns of local horse trainers, owners and others affected by the transfer of Crown land management at the Coffs Harbour racecourse to Racing NSW.
He said he was keen to see leaseholders at the racecourse maintain their leases long-term and be able to “monetise their investment”.
“My interest is primarily in protecting the trainers, not necessarily the third-party investors gaining passive income,” Mr Callander said.
He said many of the stables and associated facilities needed updating, as not all leaseholders reinvested back into them.
He hoped that would change under Racing NSW’s management.
Writing to trainers following the meeting, Mr Callander said he had made representations to Racing NSW to ask for more time for the situation to be resolved.
“It was heartwarming to have Racing NSW really understand this situation
that has been created by the Crown and what a major effect on lives and investments moving forward it will have,” he said.
“I asked for time on your behalf so we can process this entire situation, and they were 100 percent supportive of that.”
He said he was confident a decision would be made “to allow you all the time to work out the direction you wish to move next year”.
“As we understand it, the current arrangements will be held over for the remaining period of 2025 with new leases drawn up for longer periods commencing 1 January 2026,” Mr Callander said.
“Each leaseholder will be dealt with individually on a case-by-case basis and each stable complex will be assessed so the rent/lease is based on the actual quality and standard of the block(s).
“The investments that have been made into stable complexes will be part of that discussion when accessing new leases.”
He said in his opinion Racing NSW and Coffs Racing Club were doing a good job implementing what was best for racing now and into the future.
Investigation underway following serious crash
AN investigation is underway after three people were injured in a crash at Nana Glen last Friday.
About 8.30am on Friday 31 January 2025, emergency
services were called to Orara Way, Nana Glen, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found a truck and a utility had collided.
The driver of the truck – a 53-year-old man – was treated at the scene before being airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a
critical condition.
Two passengers in their teens were taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital for the treatment of injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
The driver of the utility – a 41-year-old man – and his eight-year-old passenger were uninjured.
Both drivers will be subject to mandatory blood
and alcohol testing.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Two arrested after pursuit
TWO people have been arrested following an alleged car theft and police pursuit on the Coffs Coast.
About 10.15pm on Saturday 1 February 2025, officers attached to Coffs/ Clarence Police District commenced investigation following reports an SUV was stolen from a home on Brown Avenue, Sawtell.
About 1.15am on Sunday, police sighted the stolen SUV
being driven on Albany Street, Coffs Harbour.
Police say a pursuit was initiated after the driver allegedly failed to stop when directed.
Police will allege the vehicle was travelling at 110km/h in a signposted 50km/h area when it struck a curb deflating two tyres, with the vehicle running on rims when it turned onto the Pacific Highway.
The pursuit continued through several streets before it eventually turned left on Orland Street.
Two people were seen
jumping out of the moving vehicle as it rolled into a tree.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested in nearby bushland, with a perimeter set up and a search assisted by the Dog Unit.
An 18-year-old man was arrested in bushland a short time later.
The young man, Tyronne Lockwood, was bitten by a police dog and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital for minor injuries.
He was released back into custody shortly after, with both taken to Coffs Harbour
Police Station.
Lockwood – who police will allege was the driver –has been charged with “take and drive conveyance without consent of owner”, and “police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously”.
His matters are listed for mention in Coffs Harbour local court on 12 February and again in late March.
The woman, Cody Denham, was charged with “be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner”.
She is due to appear in local court on 5 March.
Man charged with alleged drug and firearm offences
A MAN has been charged over alleged drug and firearm offences in Coffs Harbour.
About 1:30pm on
Friday, 31 January 2025, officers attached to Coffs Harbour Region Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant
at a home on Plantation Avenue, Coffs Harbour.
During the search, police seized an electronic stun device, a gel
blaster machine gun, USBs, a mobile phone, computer and drugs including MDMA, cocaine, methylamphetamine, ketamine and cannabis.
A 42-year-old man, Mitchell Lindsey Thomson,
was arrested and taken to Coffs Harbour police station where he was charged with a series of drug and weapons related charges.
He was refused bail to attend Parramatta
Local Court on Saturday 1 February 2025, and will appear in Coffs Harbour local court on 11 February.
Three teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, and a woman aged 20, were also located and searched at the premises.
The 20-year-old woman was issued with a cannabis caution.
Inquiry underway into tool theft, pursuits
POLICE are searching for two people as they continue inquiries into a pursuit and subsequent car fire at Coffs Harbour on Saturday 1 February 2025.
Officers attached to Coffs/ Clarence Police District, investigating a reported theft of tools worth an estimated $5000 from a vehicle in a hotel carpark in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 30 January 2025, were provided
with a description of a vehicle potentially connected.
Later that night, the described vehicle – which was displaying stolen number plates – was involved in two pursuits at 6.50pm and 11.15pm on Friday 31 January in the Park Beach area.
Earlier on Saturday, the vehicle was seen and attempts were made to stop the driver on Hogbin Drive,
Park Beach.
The driver instead continued and a pursuit was initiated, during which it hit a trailer being towed.
The driver was not injured and the pursuit was terminated.
About 2.40pm, police were alerted to a vehicle matching the description next to Coffs Harbour Hospital, where a man was seen attempting to change a tyre.
For unknown reasons, the vehicle caught fire and the man, and a woman with him, ran from the scene and flames engulfed the vehicle.
The sedan was destroyed and a patient transport van was damaged before the fire could be extinguished.
A perimeter was established and a search undertaken to find the couple, with additional assistance by the police dog unit.
The search concluded unsuccessfully at 5.30pm.
Police are now appealing for public assistance to locate a man and woman they believe can assist with their inquiries.
The man is described as being aged in his mid-20s, of Caucasian appearance, 170cm-175cm tall, with a medium build.
When last seen he was wearing black jeans and a
black t-shirt.
The woman is described as being in her mid-20s, of Caucasian appearance, 165cm-170cm tall, with a slim build. When last seen she was wearing a black crop top and black shorts.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au.
Greens announce Page candidate
DR LUKE Robinson has been announced as the Greens candidate for the seat of Page in the 2025 Federal election.
Based at Whian Whian, north of Lismore, Dr Robinson serves as a specialist doctor in the emergency departments of Lismore, Casino and Ballina hospitals, having also recently worked at Grafton and Maclean.
“In my work I care for a broad cross-section of our community, with a deep appreciation of the medical and many other life challenges my patients and their loved ones face,” Dr Robinson said in a statement to media.
“And I know that we are stronger and better able to face these [issues] when we are connected and work together.
“One of the most important ways we can achieve this is through wellfunded and well-run public services, paid for through a fair and progressive taxation system.
“Government should be working for us all – but we have to demand it and vote in representatives with the vision and ambition to make it so.”
Key tenets of Dr Robinson’s campaign are improving public services, better working conditions, securing affordable housing, and fixing taxation issues.
“Together, through our government, we can have the worldclass public healthcare and public schools that a rich country like ours should have,” he said.
“We can stand up for ordinary people and guarantee secure work with decent pay.
“We can once again have affordable housing.
“We can make the big end of town pay its fair share of tax and play by the rules we set.”
Dr Robinson also noted the importance of supporting workers and communities in the transition to new industries, ensuring protection of the natural environment, and respecting and promoting Indigenous culture.
“To care for each other and to care for country is what motivates me to represent you, and it would be an honour to be given the chance to do so when you vote at the next federal election,” he said.
The seat of Page extends into the northern areas of the Coffs Harbour local government area.
q Dr Luke Robinson.
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Glider surveys ‘inadequate’, conservationists say
By Andrew VIVIAN
CITIZEN scientists are becoming increasingly frustrated with the disconnect between the animal surveys they conduct, and those carried out by Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW).
North Coast Environment Council spokesperson Susie Russell, cited the case of two endangered Greater Gliders and two Yellow-bellied Gliders, also endangered, recently seen in Gladstone State Forest, south of Bellingen.
“Both of these animals are well and truly on the path to extinction and depend on older forests with a connected canopy,” Ms Russell said.
“They also don’t tolerate heat and need the shade of a multi-layered forest with tall trees and mid-storey.”
The gliders were found through a citizen science effort in the Gladstone-Viewmont forests.
These are currently being intensively logged despite, says Ms Russell, being a corridor integral to the movement of koalas
boundaries not been announced yet, but logging continues to strip out habitat that will make parts of the park less viable to support species like Greater and Yellow bellied Gliders in the future.
“What is particularly galling, is that the Gladstone-Viewmont State Forests are part
of an area deemed by Forestry Corporation to have low densities of Greater Gliders and hence don’t trigger a pre-logging nocturnal search.”
Lyn Orrego, from the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association (NVCA), said, “You would think that where these endangered animals are more rare, on the coast, that they should be included in the requirement to look for them at night.
“Our more than rare gliders along the North Coast are not being found nor protected
“It takes citizen science efforts to bring this to the attention of the public.”
Ms Orrego said local conservationists want coastal gliders to be afforded nighttime surveys like other gliders in NSW.
“Yes there are fewer gliders left in coastal forests, but this makes them more precious.
“As nocturnal animals, it’s a no-brainer that they must be looked for at night,” she said.
“NVCA is writing to the EPA, who have the power to include the coastal gliders in the special rules made last year for the other gliders in NSW.
“Failing that, there is an existing rule requiring searches for gliders generally that the Forestry Corporation insists they will not do at night and that the EPA could enforce.” FCNSW was contacted for comment.
q A thermal image of a glider taken by a citizen scientist.
Logging duo speak out against critics
By Ned COWIE
KIRSTY and Mathew Parker of local company M & M Timbers are tired of the negative and one-sided publicity they believe their industry so often receives.
They want to set the record straight about their love for the forest and its native inhabitants, and to reassure the public that they are following the rules and leaving the forests safer and better managed than they would be without their industry.
They invited News Of The Area to see the sections of Mistake State Forest that were selectively logged from March until November of last year.
“Selective logging” is the practice of removing only certain trees from a forest, rather than “clear-felling”, which involves removing all trees in an area.
“We use an interactive
mapping app that tracks exactly where our machines go and we are not allowed to veer from the designated areas,” Mathew explained.
“These maps we use have taken months to plan and involve first lidar (laser mapping).
“Then they are walked out by Forestry staff.”
The pair explain that there are many trees marked by the time their team arrives in the forest.
“H” is for hollow-bearing or habitat trees and pink rings denote primary feed trees (tallowwood) and secondary feed trees (grey gums), as well as habitat trees for gliders, black cockatoos, sap feed trees and giant trees.
All dead trees must be left standing and undamaged by the end of the harvest.
On average, the crew harvests between eight and ten large trees from one hectare of forest.
Many areas marked
as old growth (not to be confused with rare and protected “virgin forest”) are not allowed to be entered by loggers.
Many other areas are too steep to be harvested with crews limited to working on inclines of up to 30 percent.
When asked about the left-over logs and tree-tops, Kirsty responded: “Many of the loggers would agree that leaving tree-tops there is not good but we are not allowed to take that away, we have to leave that there.
“In the past, they (the tree-tops) would have been disposed of immediately afterwards in a post-harvest burn but in recent years, these burns have rarely been carried out.
“It has become more and more difficult to burn.”
Mathew and Kirsty hope that Mistake State Forest is due for a hazard reduction burn this year.
If that happens, it will be
the first such burn since the 2019 bushfires raged through the area.
“It will be great, because the forest needs fire to regenerate and grow.”
A spokesperson from Forestry Corporation of NSW told NOTA that fire risk protection was a top priority for the state-owned organisation, which works with stakeholders to create management plans.
“Favourable weather conditions are critical to hazard reduction burning and during autumn and early winter, Forestry Corporation watches the weather closely to take advantage of any windows for burning,” they said.
“Hazard reduction burns are just one method that Forestry Corporation deploys each year as part of its fire mitigation strategy to protect State forests and surrounding communities from wildfires.”
Mathew and two staff members are trained and registered with the Rural Fire Service for machinery assisted fire-fighting volunteer duties.
During the 2019/2020 bushfire season, he used both a bulldozer and a harvester to create firebreaks in the Grafton and Bellingen areas.
Mathew describes his relationship with the forest as “intergenerational”.
His grandfather had a sawmill near Dorrigo and his father also derived his living from the wood he harvested from Mistake and other forests in the region.
"A lot of people think that the wood we take just goes to make wood chips and pallets but that’s just not true,” Kirsty said, “or they seem to think that not many people are involved in the industry, but that’s also false.”
To demonstrate this point, she listed a large range of businesses including Koppers and LJ Williams in Grafton, Hurfords in Kempsey, Coopers Sawmill in Valla, Adams Sawmill in Bonville, Bowraville Sawmill and others who receive timber products.
There are also the tyre and vehicle servicing businesses across the region which rely on the local timber industry for their trade.
“It would be disastrous for these businesses should logging be ceased,” she said.
“The timber we harvested
q Kirsty and Mathew Parker use an interactive mapping app to record and plan selective harvesting of Mid North Coast forests.
from Mistake went to make poles, bridge girders, flooring, decking, railings, seating, fencing, pallets and so many other things.
“Not a bit of it gets exported.”
Mat sees what he does as part of good forest management.
“I take a tree out, letting another one receive light and allowing it to grow,” he said.
“Some of these forests have been logged for 150 years.”
There are also large piles of wood and whole trees left beside the forestry track but Mathew explains that for around $30, people can get a firewood permit and help themselves to a specified volume.
The pair want to reassure all those who are concerned for the environment that people like them are doing their bit to preserve and protect the forest every day.
They believe their activities, rather than damaging, help to ensure the health and longevity of native forests.
“I mean, we want it (the forest) to be there for our children too,” Kirsty added.
As for koalas, if one is spotted, loggers are required to report it, move away from the area and work somewhere else, only to return when a representative from Forestry Corporation has confirmed the animal has moved on.
“It is deforestation (changing forest land into pasture or other uses), not logging, which threatens our koalas,” Kirsty maintains.
A study funded by The NSW Koala Strategy, appears to support Kirsty’s assertion.
The study, authored by Dr Brad Law and others and published in Nature Journal in 2022, showed that, “there was no significant effect of selective harvesting on [koala] density and little change evident between years [of the study, 2019 and 2020].”
Another study published in Austral Ecology in 2024, funded by Forestry Corporation and NSW DPI, used GPS collars to track the movement of ten koalas in forests that had been selectively logged five to ten years earlier.
It had similar results.
q Two trees painted with ‘H’ denote the habitat or hollow trees to be left untouched during logging.
q A pile of logs left for members of the public with current firewood collection permits.
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging
By Jacob SHTEYMAN, AAP
ENDING controversial native forest logging would boost manufacturing and jobs in Australia as well as protecting the environment, one of the nation's most influential economists argues.
But the sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated.
Former treasury secretary Ken Henry, now chair of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation, recommended the government invest $350 million to fully transition the industry from native logging to plantations in a paper released on Tuesday.
It promised the investment would help develop modular timber manufacturing, supporting Australia's housing construction industry and reducing reliance on imports.
Australia uses modular components for just five per cent of housing construction, lagging northern Europe which uses it for 45 percent of home building, delivering productivity and affordability benefits.
Dr Henry argued the native forest industry has not been an important supplier to the construction industry for decades.
"It has been an economic basket case for years, with large amounts of taxpayer money wasted on propping up the environmentally destructive native forest industry," he said.
"It is time to end taxpayer handouts and market distortions for native forest logging and it is time to support and encourage the more economically rational and environmentally benign plantation industry.
"The plantation sector has been badly let down by the peak timber industry lobby which appears captured by the interests of the few remaining native forest loggers."
But forestry peak body the Australian
q The forestry sector is at loggerheads with those calling for an end to harvesting native timber.
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Forest Products Association says native forests can't simply be replaced by plantations.
While plantations provide some of Australia's hardwood timber needs, including woodchipping and some structural uses, native timber often can't be substituted by plantation wood for appearance-grade applications like furniture.
Moves to ban the industry in Victoria and Western Australia have created a shortfall in supply, requiring Australia to import hardwood products from overseas, where practices were less sustainable, the association's chief executive Diana Hallam said.
Dr Henry's call comes after the Greens
Have your say on modern slavery in regional NSW
THE NSW Parliament’s Modern Slavery Committee has extended the submission closing date for its inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional New South Wales.
Established in October 2024, the inquiry is set to examine the working conditions and labour practices in agriculture, horticulture, meat processing and other industries reliant on temporary migrant labour.
“The committee has extended the closing
date to Friday 28 February 2025 to allow additional time for stakeholders to engage with the issues and have their say,” said Dr Joe McGirr MP, Chair of the committee.
“We encourage as many stakeholders as possible to share their views and experiences on the issues central to this inquiry.”
To reach the widest possible audience, including migrant workers with lived experience of modern slavery, the committee has translated the terms of reference and
announced a plan to end native logging in NSW by offering the state government a $140 million per year incentive to help rehabilitate or transition native forest coupes to plantations.
Ms Hallam said the Greens' position ignored the scientific evidence, sought to destroy the economic livelihoods of rural communities and would increase bushfire risks.
"They really should ask themselves how they'll deal with decimated local communities and economies, dodgy imports and the hugely increased fire risks locked up forests create if they succeed," she said.
submission guide into 12 different languages.
The submission guide explains the role of parliamentary committees and how to make a submission to an inquiry of the Modern Slavery Committee.
These resources have been translated into: Dari; Pashto; Urdu; Hazaragi; Persian (Farsi); Turkish; Arabic; Tamil; Bislama; Fijian; Chinese (Mandarin); and Korean.
They are available for download on the inquiry webpage.
Submissions can be lodged via the submission portal at http://www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/ inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3079#tabsubmissions.
Confidence in Your Optometrist BURROW Dr Alan
It is important that patients have confidence in their optometrist, not only in the skill required to accurately prescribe spectacles and contact lenses but also using this information to design spectacles or contact lenses which provide clear, comfortable and efficient vision.
For many, spectacles are an essential appliance and therefore need to be both cosmetically appealing while providing a suitable visual solution.
In the current economic downturn, it is not surprising that many are carefully watching spending, particularly with the rapidly rising cost of living. It is therefore understandable that those on limited budgets are attracted to offers of “cheap spectacles”. While some people achieve a satisfactory outcome, others report that after “up sell” the price may differ significantly from the special offer. Another issue is the level of optometric service. I have had patients consulting me because of difficulties experienced with spectacles or contact lenses, requesting that I liaise with the provider in order to resolve the problem.
This is not possible for a number of reasons. Opinions can vary regarding the appropriate lens power and type of correction, as well as the design and quality of lenses used. Furthermore, even if spectacles are technically correct, some patients may still experience intolerance.
As a goodwill gesture, the prescribing optometrist will frequently make reasonable changes at minimal cost, even though the spectacles have been accurately prescribed and dispensed. Unfortunately, however there are sometimes circumstances in which it is not possible to match patients’ expectations.
For this reason, it is important to have confidence in your optometrist’s expertise and commitment to making whatever changes are possible to achieve a successful outcome.
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Upgrades for Bello and Macksville High
SCHOOL maintenance and upgrades are underway at Macksville and Bellingen High Schools, as part of a “summer holiday works blitz” orchestrated by the NSW Government.
The State Government is investing $698,000 to replace air conditioning and roofs at Bellingen High School, and $147,000 for toilet upgrades at Macksville High School.
Bellingen High will also receive upgrades to its trade rooms, including new machinery, through a $1.8 million commitment to Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) upgrades for woodwork and metalwork equipment at schools across the North and Mid North Coast.
Other local schools receiving TAS upgrades include Dorrigo High School, Coffs Harbour
High School, Nambucca Heads High School and Orara High School.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car attended Bellingen High last Thursday to meet the school community.
“High-quality public schools are vital for coastal and regional communities, so young families know their children can have the best start in life and can do so in their local area,” she said.
“We have made a significant investment in school maintenance, because these works keep our schools in the high-quality standard our families and young people expect.
“Improvements to our schools’ Technological and Applied Studies facilities will also create options for young students to
q Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and City of Coffs
pursue pathways directly into apprenticeships and trades – creating more opportunities for our young people.”
Minister Car was accompanied on her visit to Bellingen by City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge.
“It is fantastic to see the Minns Labor Government investing in public school infrastructure across the Mid North Coast, particularly in the Coffs Harbour area,” Mr Judge said.
“Families and students in Coffs Harbour will know their schools are being maintained and kept up to the high quality they deserve because of the NSW Labor government, who value our public education assets.”
Not all were impressed with the Minister’s visit however, with Oxley MP Michael Kemp complaining that Mr Judge had been chosen to accompany Ms Car, rather than council representatives local to Bellingen Shire.
“It was disappointing that the Deputy Premier's approach led to excluding Bellingen councillors in favour of her Labor mate from a council that’s outside the electorate,” Mr Kemp posted to social media.
“Imagine actually involving the Mayor and elected councillors from Bellingen Shire!
“Improvements to our schools and education system are always welcome, and this was a missed opportunity for our community representatives.
“Political intentions aside, it's great to see money being invested into our electorate and local schools.”
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Harbour councillor Tony Judge on a tour of Bellingen High School.
Bike ride in memory of Alan Brighton
By Andrea FERRARI
A LOCAL bike ride is being planned in memory of Alan Brighton, a member of Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group (DUBBUG) who died last August aged 84.
The memorial ride on 14 February will take in some of Alan’s favourite places around Urunga, including his home, Yellow Rock Road, Old Brigalow Motel and Urunga Wetlands.
“Here we will pause to share liquorice and reflect,” DUBBUG Secretary Dave Spears told News Of The Area.
Riders will then head to Hungry Head and take the shared cycle path onto Urunga Boardwalk Café, where Alan’s wife Bev will present his framed yellow cycling jersey to the café.
The DUBBUG cyclists have spent many hours after a ride debriefing and relaxing at the café.
Alan was a founding member of DUBBUG in 1998.
“Alan on a bicycle was a sight to behold; ever cheerful, and courteous. You could not help but be drawn to his magnetism,” Dave said.
“He was courageous in his battle with cancer. He knew what he loved; and we all loved him.”
DUBBUG president Rayner Janzen said, “Alan was a quiet man, yet his presence was unmistakable.
“He was a ‘glass half full’ person. Always positive, upbeat, compassionate, empathetic… there are hundreds of adjectives I could use, but the best is ‘Alan Magic’.
“No matter who you were or where you were, he made you and the occasion special, every time.”
Alan’s son Craig Brighton treasures his memory of a day, a year ago, when his father was battling cancer and having a “pretty awful time of it all”.
“I remember walking along the footpath downtown one morning. He didn’t see
me, but I looked up and saw him freewheeling down Bowra Street toward the eastern end of town.
“He had a bit of pace on, as well as this big grin.
"Smiling away, at no-one, just smiling... on his bike, riding with his mates.
“I won’t forget that memory.”
Alan was well-known in
the Urunga community.
He and Bev established the Brigalow Park Motel and Caravan Court in 1969 and went on to run a plumbing business for 22 years.
Alan was a founding member of the Urunga Junior Soccer Club, established in 1970.
He was also a member and Captain of the Urunga Fire Brigade Demonstration Team, winning many events at zone and state level.
Results of CWA Christmas Markets
CWA Coffs Harbour branch members ready for customers at their fundraising Christmas Markets.
By Andrea FERRARI
CWA Coffs Harbour branch has donated almost $1300 to the Love Your Sister foundation from its traditional Christmas Markets in December.
The two-day sale was stacked with homemade produce and hand-crafted goods.
“It was a busy time for events and activities in Coffs, with our sale taking place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December, but we had good traffic through,” CWA Coffs Harbour Branch President Ros Hopwood told News Of The Area.
“The Mayor Nikki Williams visited, which was delightful, and lots of locals
and their visiting families popped in, too.
“On behalf of all members of CWA Coffs Harbour branch, we would like to say how grateful we are for the continued support shown to our Christmas Markets and other fundraising events.”
Samuel Johnson OAM, Gold Logie-winning actor and Victorian Australian of the Year (2018), founded the charity Love Your Sister.
He was inspired by his own sister Connie's passion to help others get the right treatment and medication.
Connie died from breast cancer in 2017.
“Sam's presentation at our May CWA State Conference resonated
DUBBUG runs organised cycle rides from BP Urunga, three times a week.
“Our rides are ideal for retired or semi-retired cyclists, and visitors are welcome,” Dave said. The cycle ride to honour Alan is open to all, setting off from BP Urunga at 8am.
The presentation will take place at 9.30am.
For more information on DUBBUG, visit dubbug.org.au.
deeply with everyone, leading us to allocate our 2024 Christmas Markets funds to his initiative.
“He nearly brought the whole room of 700 conference attendees to tears with his speech, while also making us laugh; it was a speech to remember and it was unanimous that we devote our Christmas Markets fundraising to this important cause.”
Love Your Sister supports precision medicine and campaigns for all cancer patients, whatever the cancer, regardless of location, income, or status.
Rather than a “one size fits all” approach, the organisation advocates for targeted treatment and personalised medicine for every cancer patient.
q The late Alan Brighton and his wife Bev, celebrating his 80th birthday at Urunga Boardwalk café.
q The DUBBUG cyclist will be remembered during a ride on Friday, 14 February.
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KEN and Una Howe are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, 8 February with a family brunch at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour.
Residents of Coffs for 50 years, the couple say there is no secret to their long to happy marriage.
“At the end of the day, it gets back to respect for each other and recognising each other’s talents and strengths,” Una said.
“Be a good listener and communicator, and strive towards creating a harmonious, loving environment with a healthy sense of humour.”
Ken was born in Sydney in 1934 and Una was born in Toowoomba in 1941, growing up on the family farm in Dalby.
The pair were both
working in Perth, Western Australia when they met in 1963.
Una’s sister, Dell, and her husband, Gordon, were also living in Perth.
Ken worked with Gordon, who decided to invite Ken - newly transferred from Sydneyfor a home cooked meal one night to meet Una.
The rest, as they say, is history.
They married in Toowoomba on 6 February 1965; Ken was 30 years old and Una (nee Flegler) was 23.
Ken was the Perth Branch Manager of International Harvester and Una was a midwife working at the King Edward Memorial Hospital.
They welcomed their first daughter, Belinda Leigh, in February 1967, before their son Craig Andrew arrived in December 1968.
Ken’s work then moved to Melbourne, so the family relocated.
Wendy May completed the family in July 1971.
Ken and Una made the decision to give up corporate life and relocated to Coffs Harbour in November 1974 to commence self-
employment, founding Howe’s Truck & Tractor business, which ran until the mid-1980s.
The family moved into a home in Raleigh Street in December 1974, purchasing the property a couple of years later.
Ken and Una still reside
there today.
During these years Ken and Una were active with a number of community organisations.
Ken got involved with Coffs Harbour Rotary, where he supported the group’s bowel cancer screening program.
He is also still a keen member of Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed.
Una was involved with her children’s various school committees, the Masons, Inner Wheel, CWA and recently just gave up sewing mastectomy cushions after more than 20 years of service.
She is also a keen tennis
player.
Locally the Howe children attended Coffs Harbour Public School and The Jetty High School. All three children have since married and have blessed Ken and Una with seven grandchildren - Rhiannon, Alexander, Jeremy, James, Sam, Jack and Harrison.
q Ken and Una Howe celebrate sixty years of marriage in February 2025.
q Ken and Una Howe on their wedding day on 6 February 1965.
Local fisho gets a ‘tow’ in the water Art prize opens
By Mike HELY
KEEN fisherman Jeremy Lenard got more than he bargained for on a recent holiday at Woody Head, latching onto a 28kg Spanish mackerel.
Jeremy, from Moonee, was fishing from his jetski about three kilometres off the coast when the big fish grabbed his lure.
“I’d been out there for a couple of hours when I dragged the lure through a bait school and hooked up,” he said.
“At first I thought it must be a shark because it was so heavy and so powerful.
“It towed me and the ski about a kilometre.
“When I saw what it was, I wondered how I was going to get it home.
“Luckily, I was able to flag down a boat and they brought it back to land for me.”
The big fish, which he landed on Australia Day, was the talk of the town around Woody Head and Iluka.
“We weighed it and filleted it and now it’s in the fridge.”
He said most people had advised that the fish would be fine to eat, but there was also a concern it could have ciguatera, a type of food poisoning that is passed up
the food chain from small plant-eating fish to larger predatory fish.
“I might let someone else have the first piece,” Jeremy joked.
By Andrea FERRARI
ENTRIES will open for the prestigious EJ Mantova Art Prize on Monday 24 February.
This year’s competition introduces a Miniatures category, alongside the established Marie Warwick Memorial Open Prize, Landscape Prize, and
Sculpture/3D Prize.
Each category offers a first prize of $500 and second prize of $200 cash or a framing voucher.
The competition welcomes entries across all mediums, with works to be judged on quality of composition, creativity and originality, and
EJ Mantova Art Prize 2024 Open
demonstration of technical skill.
These criteria carry equal weighting in the judging process.
“Following last year's successful format, the exhibition will run for a full month, providing extended opportunities for art lovers to view and purchase works from the region's finest artists,” Bellinger River Agricultural Society President Susan Lumsdaine told News Of The Area.
Entry forms, available from Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio, Nexus Gallery, Urunga ArtSpace, and the Bellingen Show website, must be submitted by 2pm on Monday, 31 March.
Information regarding how to enter, artwork delivery and collection, and more can be found on the website.
The EJ Mantova Art Prize honors the legacy of Ernest John Mantova, Bellingen's first professional artist. It is presented by the Bellinger River Agricultural Society and sponsored by Bellingen Shire Council, Affirmations Publishing House and the C.ex Group.
Hosted by the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio, the exhibition opens Saturday, 26 April, at 4pm.
q Moonee’s Jeremy Lenard with the 28kg Spanish mackerel he caught off Woody Head on Australia Day.
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winner, Julia May’s 'Horatio and the Girls'.
WITH 40-plus years in the business and more than 10,500 clients/sites served, Faircloth & Reynolds are your clear choice for refrigeration, air conditioning and catering equipment.
In December 1984, Peter Faircloth and David Reynolds had recently completed their apprenticeships and set out on their own.
After four decades of incredible growth, Peter, David and their families still own and run the business.
“If you are searching for the refrigeration, air conditioning and catering equipment specialists in North East NSW or Brisbane, look no further,” said Peter and David.
“Here at Faircloth & Reynolds, we have grown to be one of the largest refrigeration, air conditioning and catering equipment companies on the east coast of Australia.
“Established in 1984 and currently employing about 300 skilled staff, including 100 apprentices, our diverse abilities include the installation and service of air-conditioning equipment ranging from domestic systems to multi-million dollar mechanical contracts in supermarkets, universities, clubs, and public buildings.”
Faircloth & Reynolds pride themselves on “professionalism, competitive pricing and attention to detail”.
The business - which offers a full range of sales, design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance services - boasts experienced technicians, talented office and admin support, seven operational depots between Brisbane and Sydney, a fleet of over 140 vehicles and one of the best equipped metal fabrication workshops outside an Australian capital city.
In terms of refrigeration, Faircloth & Reynolds offer everything from small commercial fridges for cafes and restaurants to coolrooms that a semi-trailer can drive into.
Their work with air conditioning is equally diverse; from home split system air conditioners to two tonneplus air handling units which are manufactured in their Coffs Harbour factory then crane-lifted onto shopping centres.
They currently offer a top quality range of Mitsubishi Electric wall mounted units, ready to be installed at homes across the Coffs Coast.
Faircloth & Reynolds also offer a full range of commercial food preparation hardware, and bespoke stainless steel benches and cupboards designed and manufactured in their Coffs Harbour factory.
Their staff are highly skilled in complete commercial kitchen catering and restaurant installations, and with expert trades and craft specialists you can be confident of accurate and timely delivery.
The business also designs and manufactures metal products in stainless steel, galvanised steel, copper, brass or any other metal.
From babies to turtles for Donna
By Andrea FERRARI
AFTER 30 years as a nurse, including eighteen years as a midwife, Coffs Harbour’s Donna Houghton is retiring.
Donna has cared for thousands of surgical patients, mums and new babies.
“My health has been quite challenging, particularly the last year, with chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions,” she told News Of The Area.
“My official last day is 9 February.”
While she is sad to leave, Donna said she is honoured and privileged to have made a positive difference to so many lives.
Donna was born in Coffs Harbour Hospital Maternity, prematurely, at thirty-four weeks gestation. She spent six weeks in the nursery.
After university and other work experiences, she “horrified” her mother (a
nurse for over 40 years) by announcing she had applied for nursing.
“My mum knew what a difficult path this would be.”
Donna began her new career in 1994 at South East Sydney Area Health Service, as a trainee Enrolled Nurse.
Most of her practical training was at St George Public Hospital.
She continued along the career path and received her Bachelor of Nursing at Newcastle University.
“In 2004, I was working one day a week [at Gosford Hospital] and was looking after a bariatric hip replacement patient.
“On her way back from the bathroom she fell and I caught her and pushed her into the chair. I saved her hip but hurt my back.
“I worked in the Veteran’s Home Care Program for a while before I was paid out… for a permanent injury.”
Donna considered leaving the profession until a midwife neighbour sowed the seeds for a new role.
“In midwifery the heaviest thing to lift doesn’t usually weigh any more than 5kg, she told me, so I applied and was lucky enough to be granted a full scholarship for a Graduate Diploma in Midwifery, by the Nurses and Midwives Registration
Board.”
One thing led to another and in 2008 Donna moved back to her birthplace, Coffs Harbour Hospital, first as a surgical nurse then eventually in a full-time role in Maternity.
“I have so many memories both good and bad, full of happiness and sadness.
“I have been thanked by thousands of patients who
Knitters making a difference
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Quilters and Needlecraft (CQ&N) members have been busy crafting items to fulfil their philanthropic goals.
The club ended 2024 with President Ruth Dorward donating $1500 to Early Connections Coffs Harbour, accepted by the organisation’s Stacey Bayliss.
Early Connections offers
education therapy and support for families with children who have a disability or developmental delay.
This money is collected through the year by members bringing in items to the club meetings and other members donating to take the item.
At the end of the year the total amount is given to a chosen charity or place of good work for those in need.
Members had knitted soft
toys in animal designs for the children and Jill Horton knitted cute plates of food.
“Jill’s knitted items included little plates of bacon and eggs, spaghetti, cups of hot chocolate with marshmallows and fairy bread,” CQ&N spokesperson Shirley Rose told News Of The Area.
“The children recognise the food and find them fun.”
Donating on behalf of
also gave me flowers and chocolates… I have [also] been brought to tears, yelled at, felt threatened, and scared for my own safety by some patients and their relatives.
“These experiences have made me into the person that I am today.”
In 2005, Donna volunteered for the Youth Off The Streets Orphanage in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, after hearing Father Chris Riley talk about the devastation of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
“I ran the health clinic at the orphanage for the 42 tsunami orphans, treating everything from minor ailments to malaria and typhoid.”
Volunteering for the 2013 Midwifery Tour in South Africa, Donna toured public hospitals, private hospitals,
remote clinics and healthcare centres.
“The aim of this tour was to learn about midwifery healthcare in South Africa, and to obtain an understanding of the challenges faced by midwives.
“We offered education where possible in an attempt to improve health outcomes for women and babies.”
Donna also volunteered with Camp Quality for thirteen years.
Now she is in a new volunteer role at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, helping the rehabilitation of sea turtles.
“I'm going to unofficial ‘turtle school’ to become a ‘turtle nurse’ to help this critically endangered species, thanks to the sanctuary’s owner, Tiga Cross.”
CQ&N to Coffs Harbour Hospital Ruth Dorward and member Joan O'Brien presented the acting maternity Unit Manager with rugs and beanies for newborns and tops for stillborn babies.
“Staff were very appreciative and said they like the beanies to place on babies’ heads after a caesarean section as the theatre is very cold,” Joan said.
An important occupation for the members is knitting
cosy blankets for the international Wrap With Love (WWL) project.
In 2024 WWL received 468 blankets from knitters around the Coffs Coast.
The region includes Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Dorrigo and Urunga.
Rugs and squares are left at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre where they are collected by a CQ&N member.
In a project of her own, CHQ&N member Wilma Lovett makes rugs for little
dogs. When shopping, she always carries rugs with her, and should she come across a small dog she offers it to the owner.
Since Christmas she has given rugs to people from Sydney, Brisbane, South Australia, Woolgoolga and Moonee.
CHQ&N member Peggy Clarke has a personal commitment to donate to the Women's Refuge in Coffs.
Just recently she has donated ten cosy blankets.
q Midwife Donna Houghton tends to a Christmas baby born in Coffs Harbour Hospital.
q Australian journalist Ray Martin with Donna Houghton and Father Chris Riley in Banda Aceh after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
q Donna (right) on her first day for CCWS, with fellow volunteers Sarrena, Janelle and Lily at the release of turtle ‘Steve’ at Woolgoolga.
q Donna Houghton meeting local midwives during a tour to South Africa.
q Coffs Harbour Hospital’s Acting Maternity Unit Manager Minna Tyler, Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft member Joan O’Brien and President Ruth Dorward.
q Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft Club President Ruth Dorward, member Jill Horton, Early Connections’ Stacey Bayliss, CQ&N member Suzie Smith and work student Imani with knitted toys and plates of food.
Woolgoolga Red Cross gears up for 2025
By Andrea FERRARI
WOOLGOOLGA Red Cross
members wrapped up a busy 2024 with a Christmas celebration at the group’s monthly Friendship Afternoon Tea (FAT).
Guests included a member of the NSW Red Cross Divisional Board, City of Coffs Harbour representatives and regular supporters of the club.
Entertainment including
Christmas carols from the St Francis Xavier Choir, whose members gave out handmade Christmas cards and helped deliver gifts to attendees.
Surplus gifts were donated to Meals on Wheels to share with their clients.
“It was a great way to finish off the year and we hope everyone has enjoyed a very happy and healthy holiday,” Red Cross President Kerry Chaffey said.
The club is also
mourning the loss of popular entertainer Simon Peutrill, who was tragically killed in a recent plane accident.
“Simon performed regularly at our teas with his saxophone and electronic wind Instrument, and we will miss his talent and personality,” Kerry said.
Looking forward, members are gearing up for another active year of philanthropy and community projects.
The “Trauma Teddy” program continues in 2025, with handmade teddy bears being delivered to doctors surgeries and Coffs Harbour hospital to help comfort young children.
“The staff at the children’s ward at the hospital are so grateful to receive these to comfort children who are fearful about their stay,” said program coordinator Doreen Liddle.
“They will always take a big bagful of the lovingly prepared teddies.”
while well prepared, have not been activated during the summer season to date.
March is Red Cross Month and coordinators Helen Michener and Robyn Rooth are preparing for another big effort to raise funds to support the vulnerable.
“We will once again have our popular Red Cross Coffee Day at Beachouse Cafe in Woolgoolga, plus collection stalls around town and in some of our local shops,” Helen said.
important venture.”
The Branch’s first General Meeting for 2025 will be at 2pm on Tuesday 11 February at the CWA Rooms.
Anyone can attend and learn about volunteering opportunities with the branch.
The year’s first Friendship Afternoon Tea will be on Friday 28 February, at 2pm at Woolgoolga Seniors' Centre.
Entertainment will be provided by Marg, Graham and Vince, also known as the MGV Singers.
By Andrea FERRARI
THIS month is REDFEB, Heart Research Australia’s heart awareness month.
The campaign highlights the critical connection between cardiovascular and brain health and offers Australians practical ways to improve both through the “4-Ms” (Meals, Movement, Measurement, and Mental Wellness).
“It’s crucial to understand that what supports the heart also benefits the brain.”
Heart Research Australia CEO Nicci Dent said.
The path forward begins with simple, actionable steps, as Friday Creek’s “Casey”, 78, can attest.
Experiencing a slightly off feeling some seven years
ago, Casey brushed it off until the third time it happened.
He said to his wife, Adrienne, “there’s that thing again”, which was an odd feeling of a band across the top of his chest.
Adrienne got straight on the phone and called an ambulance.
Arriving at Coffs Harbour Hospital, Casey went straight into tests, which showed the high right artery was fully blocked.
“I was having a massive heart attack,” he said.
There was no pain and negligible breathlessness, and no “Hollywood scene”.
Many would have ignored the signs, but Adrienne’s action saved his life.
He was flown to John Hunter Hospital, received
a stent, and is still living an active life.
“Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator Gerard Groth called me after my heart attack and invited me to join Coffs Hospital’s seven-week rehab program and I could see the sense in what he was explaining I’d be doing,” he said.
Casey admitted to having lots of questions but felt supported by the physiotherapists on the program.
He changed his lifestyle immediately in collaboration with his supportive wife who was making his meals.
“We ate well but our [previous] diet included processed food and fatty meats. We drank too much alcohol, and I weighed
Woolgoolga Red Cross Emergency Support teams, 90kgs.”
“We thank you in advance for the support from our very generous community for this
For more information, call Kerry on 0475 774 663.
Heart health the focus in REDFEB
Casey’s always been active and works hard on the couple’s rural properties.
But on the hospital’s plan he attended a dedicated hour a week of treadmill, free weights and the pedal machine as well as socialising with others already on the program.
“By the end of the first session I could see it was going to make a positive difference to me,” he said.
There was plenty of information about heart smart eating and the couple researched more.
Stepping on the scales today he weighs 80kgs, a weight he’s held for the past seven years.
Gerard Groth said the free program is tailored to
each individual and provides a framework for the participant’s lifestyle after a cardiac episode.
“After a lifechanging event such as this, people lose their confidence; through the program we offer assurance and monitoring and encouragement,” he said.
Chief physiotherapist
Greg Ewart, Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Coffs Hospital said the program is popular.
“Attendance is good as they see the value; it also provides camaraderie as each person has the opportunity to chat with someone else who has had a similar experience.”
Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of
death, impacting over four million people, but its effects go beyond the heart.
High blood pressure and cholesterol increase the risk of stroke, vascular dementia, and cognitive decline.
Today more than 421,000 Australians live with dementia, with this figure set to double by 2054.
This REDFEB, Heart Research Australia encourages all Australians to wear red to honour loved ones affected by heart disease, and to raise funds for life-saving research.
"By supporting REDFEB, you’re not only helping to fund vital research, but also empowering yourself and your loved ones to live healthier, longer, more active lives," Ms Dent said.
q The St Francis Xavier Choir with teacher Katrina Ryan entertaining guests at the Woolgoolga Red Cross Christmas afternoon tea.
q The late Simon Peutrill entertaining at a recent Friendship Afternoon Tea.
q Woolgoolga High School Christmas elves helping with the afternoon tea.
q Coffs Harbour Health Campus Chief physiotherapist and department head Greg Ewart, with former cardiac patient ‘Casey’ and Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator Gerard Groth.
q Casey with Gerard Groth and Greg Ewart.
q Greg Ewart with Casey on the exercise bike in the hospital’s rehabilitation gym.
By Manny WOOD
Landlord looks the other way
MICKS Marketing Pty Ltd (MM) leased a commercial building from Sub Tropics Commercial Pty Ltd (STC) and after a couple of years, significant cracking appeared in the exterior walls of the building.
MM promptly informed STC about the damage, emphasising the need for maintenance to prevent further issues. However, STC failed to take any action.
The exterior walls continued to degrade, with concrete dislodgement creating a dangerous environment for employees and visitors. The cracks also led to water damage inside the building, creating further disruption and potential health hazards.
Concerned about the safety of their employees, MM took the initiative to engage a consulting engineer to assess the damage.
The engineer's report confirmed the severity of the situation, revealing movement in a concrete slab and other potentially serious structural issues.
MM provided this report to STC, but the landlord remained unresponsive.
Despite repeated attempts to communicate the urgency of the situation, STC failed to address the issues.
With the landlord's continued inaction and the unsafe conditions persisting, MM was left with no choice but to vacate the premises.
Citing STC's failure to maintain the property and the impact on their quiet enjoyment of the space, MM ceased rent payments.
STC subsequently took MM to Court, claiming that MM had repudiated the lease by vacating the premises and stopping rent payments.
STC sought to recover the remaining money owed for the remainder of the term of the lease.
The Court reasoned that STC had a positive obligation to maintain the structural integrity of the building and that their inaction, particularly in light of having received the expert report, demonstrated an intention to no longer be bound by the lease.
By neglecting their responsibility to maintain the property, STC had fundamentally breached the terms of the lease agreement, justifying MM's decision to vacate and cease payments.
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 fictional column is not legal advice.
Dealing with ‘bad and archaic’ laws
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN response to a letter of opinion published in NOTA on Friday 31 January 2025 on behalf of John Ball, who calls Ms Degan's opinions "woolly-headed", I suggest he looks in the mirror before calling people names.
His contention is that people must follow the law without question no matter how bad and archaic the law.
I put it to Mr Ball that the history of society is that of disagreement with and flouting of stupid and unjust laws.
The history of Britain tells of Oliver Cromwell's breaking of the medieval law of the divine right of kings, and that Martin Luther broke the law on the rule of Roman Catholicism.
That his name sake, Martin Luther King, broke the law on marching for human rights;
that Rosie Parker broke the law on where she could ride in a bus; that protesters broke to law to save Tasmania's wild rivers; that protesters broke the law in Bjelke-Petersen's banning against apartheid; that Nelson Mandela broke the law in Verwoed's white South Africa.
I could list numerous other cases where breaking stupid, unjust and tyrannical laws has turned out to progress humankind.
What it seems you are seeking to do, is to protect vested interests against the wishes of the majority, who can see the devastation wrought by unfettered exploiters of the natural world and reject it.
Regards, Bill ROBINSON, Coffs Coast.
DEAR Jasminda,
MY husband insists on having the car window down whereas I much prefer the aircon.
How can we come to a compromise?
Dear Nina,
I'M not sure how old you are but many readers may be old enough to remember when cars had no air conditioning, just windows that you wound down with a handle.
The only option was to be blasted with hot air or to be cooked from the inside.
Travel was a misery with only a hand-held fan or misting from a water bottle to relieve the agony.
Looking back, it seems incredible that we survived.
Because of this, I'm with you.
I love the luxury of an airconditioned car where my hair is gently caressed instead of being whipped across my face, the music is at a comfortable volume, and random objects don't fly through the window. You could let your husband know that his wound-down window is winding you up and the noise it creates does terrible things to your ears.
If you whinge long enough, the noise you create will do terrible things to his ears, and I'm confident he will decide that an air-conditioned car is far preferable to the alternative.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
A very interesting piece of history
DEAR News Of The Area,
THOSE old sea-dogs that have survived in the Woolgoolga area, and elsewhere, must be smiling with satisfaction and pleasure in respect of the important ongoing work being done by sea-rescue organisations all along the NSW coast (NOTA 24 January 2025).
I am referring, of course, to the living members of The Woolgoolga Volunteer Rescue Organisation (The ‘V.R.O’) which is believed to be the first such organisation to be formed anywhere in Australia.
Towards the end of the year 1965, a small group of amateur and professional fishermen in Woolgoolga, under the leadership of Mr John Small, came together, informally, to try to come up with ways to ensure how the safety of small fishing boats venturing to sea
in the Woolgoolga region could be improved.
In January 1966 the organisation became more formal after electing a president, a secretary, a treasurer and an organising committee.
It was quickly realised that the use of two-way radios for communication would be faster, more accurate and reliable in that work and members soon began purchasing their own hand-held radios.
Following that, the members were soon busily selling raffle tickets in order to raise funds to locate a powerful new twenty-fourhour-a-day base station to be located close to the shoreline on the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve.
That was followed by fund-raising to purchase a brand new Hamilton Jet Boat to be used in rescues by the V.R.O. and by the
What should we do?
DEAR News Of The Area,
IF the Womanhood Suffrage League did not block roads, chain themselves to buildings and question the status quo to get the right for women to vote, how long would it have taken?
If unions had not fought for a fair day’s pay and better conditions, how long would it have taken?
If Jack Mundey and the BLF Union
had not put “Green Bans” in place to save historic buildings and green spaces in our cities to stop overdevelopment, what would they look like?
If people like Juanita Nielsen had not stood up to developers knocking down historic buildings and overdevelopment (and as a result tragically lost her life), what would we see?
When our families are sitting in a street cafe and cars are driving past, burning the
Woolgoolga Surf Club.
Members also realised that the V.R.O. was so important to the community that it might successfully apply to the State Government for some kind of funding for such equipment, but for at least the first eleven years of its existence, no such funding was ever sought or received.
From such a humble beginning, the wonderful modern sea-rescue network along the NSW coast has developed and now receives extensive Government funding.
Yours faithfully, Bob BURTON, Founding Secretary, The Woolgoolga Volunteer Rescue Organisation.
most polluting fuels in the world in vehicles with poor emission standards, and our representative says it will cost to change, what should we do?
When our native forests are being cut down, endangering the quality of our water, endangering our wildlife, making it more fire prone and costing us millions, what should we do?
To do nothing has a cost. What will you do?
Regards, Colin HUTTON, Thora.
Nina L.
OPINION & LETTERS
Reconciling the conflict between law and justice
DEAR News Of The Area,
WRITER John Ball, in his letter of 31 January 2025, raises some important points regarding “what is right”.
When is it justifiable to break the law?
How do we reconcile the conflict between law and justice?
Is it unfair for protesters to influence members of the parliament via the media.
The law and justice are not the same thing and sometimes laws are unjust.
When this is the case people start with the usual peaceful means of changing the law.
The early Suffragettes petitioned the Parliament, made speeches in public squares, and printed leaflets.
For this they were blacklisted from work, their children were taken from them, they were imprisoned, and humiliated.
What does one do when peaceful campaigning is met with violence?
It is worth reflecting upon the fact that the people who hid Anne Frank were breaking the law, while those who turned her in were complying with it.
When I was growing up homosexuality was illegal as were abortions.
We now have gay marriage and legal access to terminations (if not actual access in regional areas).
What these societal changes reflect is that the law is often wrong and can take decades to change.
But they didn’t change because people
complied with the law.
They changed because the pressure within society forced changes.
Does our democracy operate on a level playing field?
Does a billionaire like Gina Rhinehart or Clive Palmer exert the same influence on our politicians as myself or John Ball?
One would be naive to think so.
Wealth and privilege carry clout and have access to power and media in a way that a bunch of knitting nannas can only dream.
Protest is a legitimate, and inevitable, response to injustice.
Making protest illegal, and onerously expensive, without addressing the issue of injustice often leads to violence. Shutting down protests with state violence increases the risk of more violence.
It erodes democracy by not addressing people's legitimate concerns.
It erodes trust in our institutions if the law
and the government is seen to always be favouring the rich and powerful.
I am not condoning violence.
I certainly do not condone the violence of the State against peaceful protest. But it is not my observation alone that stifling the right to peaceful protest increases the risk of violence.
In Australia we have no Bill of Rights and I believe we should.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a good start.
We should explicitly have the right to protest, especially the right to protest unjust laws.
We should listen to the protesters and resolve issues peacefully with the shared goal of making a better life for us all, not just the rich and powerful.
Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.
Racism remains a persistent challenge
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE Human Rights Commission launched its National Anti-Racism Framework in November last year.
This is a timely piece of work that is underpinned by significant research, consultation and engagement with a wide range of Australians from the community, institutions and business.
In my experience, locally, across the country and internationally, racism remains a persistent challenge for all of us.
It both saddens and angers me that we
don’t see any ongoing improvement in our national polity with regard to racism and discrimination against a myriad of so-called differences.
Colour, religion, indigeneity, culture, language and even dress are all aspects that some try to justify reasons to discriminate or worse generate hate, fear and violence.
Ironically, according to the eminent social research organisation, the Scanlon Institute, we generally like multiculturalism and view it as beneficial to Australia.
It is very disturbing then that we have some in the media, politics and so-called
interest groups constantly undermining our value and enjoyment of diverse cohesion.
This bigotry, hateful, divisive and ultimately destructive behaviour must be called out.
It is our national duty to ensure harmony amongst all our diversity.
As the HRC states this begins with acknowledgement and respect for First Nations Australians, respect and acceptance of the range of cultural and religious practices we have here and celebration of multiculturalism.
The current cynical use of racism,
Issues with Sawtell swimming pool
DEAR News Of The Area,
FOR a few years now Sawtell pool has been closed for longer and longer through autumn and winter.
In 2024 when it re-opened for the season the opening hours were reduced significantly; open only until 1pm weekdays and for around four hours on a weekend.
Then came the school bookings and learn to swim classes which are so necessary for the children but left locals a
window of 45 minutes or an hour to access their water therapy. Along with this the aqua fit classes over the years have reduced from three times per week to zero.
The joy of the pool reopening was taken away.
Sawtell Pool is not only a place for fitness; it's a place of well-being, friendship and connectivity.
The staff welcome you by name, make you feel special and become part of your happy place. Thankfully aquafit has returned
in 2025 with 51 people in the first class.
So please do not tell me it is not important.
Today Friday 31 January was just another example of the lack of community care by the City of Coffs Harbour Council.
At 11:30 I realised just in time that the pool would close at 1pm so cycled down (I live in Toormina) to do my laps and exercises.
I left at 12:55 as I did not want to witness the distress and tears of children who were about to be told to leave.
Support for independents growing
THE National Party is right to be very worried about the looming Federal election and the threat of an Independent taking this seat.
The current Member for Cowper (aka the Member for Port Macquarie) must be concerned about the large swing to Independents happening in the Coffs region as seen clearly and plainly in the recent
Coffs Council elections, where even the long-standing Nationals member and former State MP Mr Fraser came out in support of an Independent.
It looks like the swing to Independents
including targeting of selective groups for political gain, apart from being disgusting and unlawful, lessens us all and makes us all less safe.
All people campaigning for our vote in the upcoming Federal election must explicitly commit to combatting all racism up front.
It is in all our interests to demand this.
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
There were Mums and bubs, Families, grandparents, brothers, sisters, friends, flippers and floaties, laughter and happiness everywhere.
I doubt the staff enjoyed the end of the shift.
Shame on you Council.
Regards, Debra WALL, Toormina.
will keep on happening in this area.
We hardly ever see our Federal rep in Coffs Harbour anyway – except for the six months prior to an election, so a change would benefit our area.
Regards, Leon WALSH, Coffs Harbour.
Change needed for small businesses
I READ your article on January 31, 2025, titled "Business Lending Increase in Coffs Harbour."
While increased investment in the region seems promising, I question whether the data is inflated by the concentrated investment from multiple subcontractors working on the Coffs Harbour Bypass.
At the same time as this record investment, we are also seeing a record
number of companies falling into liquidation, particularly in the December quarter - a staggering 40 percent increase compared to last year.
A notable example is a venue at Jetty Village, which faced financial trouble despite significant investment into the aging shopping centre.
Even a hospitality expert struggled to keep it afloat, ultimately facing issues with a lender.
The construction industry has been
particularly hard hit, with multiple businesses collapsing under the weight of rising interest rates.
This leaves subcontractors - like my partner's business - unpaid, while banks prioritise recouping their share. Once again, small businesses bear the brunt of these failures while major corporations, landlords, and financial institutions continue to benefit.
Accountability must be placed on banks that post record profits and landlords who reap the benefits of capital investment while
Action on anti-Semitism
ISN’T it interesting that the government can shut down a whole country after a threat of
a virus, complete with rubber bullets and handcuffing pregnant women.
small businesses struggle.
Meanwhile, our CBD remains empty due to exorbitant fit-out costs and high lease demands - further proof that the system is failing small business owners.
We need real change to support small businesses before it’s too late here in Coffs Harbour.
Regards, Sage SMITHSON, Coffs Harbour.
Now with the evil spread of anti-Semetic violence the government can do nothing. Go figure!
Regards,
Gen CATLING, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
DEAR News Of The Area,
DEAR News Of The Area,
Beachside bliss
Address: 1/19 TwentySecond Avenue, Sawtell
Price: $649,000 Beds 2, Bath 1, Car 1
THIS delightful Sawtell beachside ground floor unit is perfect for those wanting low maintenance living so close to the beach.
Wake up to the sound of the waves and decide if you will stay in for breakfast or take a short stroll around the corner to the Hilltop Shop Café or even walk a little further down to 1st Avenue Sawtell, with more café options.
You will be surprised by the size of the light and bright open plan living and dining room positioned at the front of the unit which overlooks the tree lined sand dunes across the road.
Enjoy direct access from the living space to the front patio which is the perfect sunny spot to sit with a morning cuppa listening to the sounds of the ocean and enjoying the sea breezes, while you decide if you will take a leisurely stroll, have a surf or a swim after simply walking across the street, down the path and onto
beautiful Murrays Beach.
The adjacent kitchen was renovated a few years ago with pleasing cream cupboards that accentuate the exposed brick throughout.
There is a two-door pantry, Westinghouse electric oven and enough bench and cupboard space.
The unit is one of only four in the complex and features two good sized bedrooms, both with carpet, fans and built-in robes.
They are perfectly positioned off the hallway, on either side of the original bathroom that admittedly needs some work such as a new vanity, but there is the bonus of a space saving shower over the bath, and a separate toilet.
For parking there is the lock up single garage right next to the unit, which not only offers storage for the surf boards, but provides a buffer zone from the other two rear units.
Live in, lease out or maybe Air BnB over the holiday periods for extra income to pay for a getaway of your own, but let's face it, this unit will make you feel
like you are on a holiday every day, especially being a hop skip and jump from beautiful Murrays Beach. Get ready to embrace the beachside lifestyle and quite simply live the dream!
Agents: Kim McGinty (0432 953 796) and Chris Hines (0439 667 719).
$525,000
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CHRIS 0427 581 100
Harvie Drive,
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This Sawtell cottage is walking distance to Sawtell Beach, Sawtell School and Sawtell Main Street. This rare to find 3 bedroom home has lots of character with picture frame rails, art deco inspired archway, semi separate dining room, lounge, original kitchen, shower room, under house BBQ area, storage area, workshop and garage with power door. There is side vehicle access for a caravan or boat and there is a detach double garage in back yard.
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2 or 3 bedroom (has sunroom) rear villa in a complex of 4, backs a treed reserve, is in an elevated but level position, open plan living, in original condition, internal access to a lock up garage, vehicle side access and faces east. Walk to Shops and Schools.
Mostly level, well presented 3 bedroom home, with air conditioner, open plan living, Living areas orientated to the north east, walk through bathroom to main bedroom, paved area at the rear, lock up garage with internal access, built ins, breakfast bar, pantry and situated on an elevated position.
Cottage by the sea
Address: 19 Eleventh Ave, Sawtell
Price: $1,400,000
Land size: 531.1m2
Beds 3, Bath 1, Car 3
SITUATED just walking distance to Sawtell Beach and village, and in the same street as Sawtell Public School, this north-facing three bedroom home is one of the few original homes remaining in the area. It was probably, for
its day, one of the leading homes in the area with art deco features and picture frame rails.
There is a central shower room, separate lounge, semi separate dining room, and kitchen with a servery bar. Over the years it has had some modifications with a new air conditioner, solar hot water service, large free standing double garage in the back yard, water tank and a power
Convenience meets comfort in this well-presented 3-bedroom family home, perfectly positioned within walking distance of Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre, the medical centre, public transport, and local schools. Recently refurbished, it boasts a modern kitchen, fresh paint, and new floor coverings throughout.
The light-filled lounge/living area features easy-care vinyl plank flooring and air conditioning for year-round comfort. All three bedrooms include ceiling fans and cozy carpets, creating the perfect retreat.
Step outside to the huge covered entertaining area—ideal for family BBQs, gatherings with friends, or simply unwinding after a long day.
Kids and pets will love the spacious, level, fully fenced backyard. Added bonuses include security screens on most windows and a single garage with a mezzanine storage level.
This home has it all—location, lifestyle, and low-maintenance living. Book your inspection today and fall in love!
The home is elevated with an underneath workshop, storage area and BBQ area.
Vehicle access is on two sides of the house, one to the yard and the rear garages and the other to the single lock up garage.
Just imagine walking to the rolling surf for a swim in the Pacific Ocean or having a night out at one of the many restaurants on Sawtell’s tree-lined main street.
Do miss out on your opportunity to be part of the Sawtell community. Inspect by private appointment or go to the open house inspection on Saturday 8 February from 11.30am to 12.00pm. Contact agent Chris Sercombe on 0427 581 100, 02 6658 1100 or info@ toorminarealestate.com.au.
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This well presented 4 bedroom home has the ideal location with Brelsford Park opposite and the town centre is only minutes away on foot. Easy care polished timber floors have been used throughout the home. 3 bedrooms have robes with the master featuring a huge ensuite and walk in robe. The dining area adjoins the well appointed kitchen with the lounge/living area being open and airy. There is also a third toilet in the laundry and off street parking for 2 cars and a private courtyard. The excellent tenant pays $600 per week with the lease expiring in January 2026. Arrange your inspection
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Nominate a special senior now
COFFS Coast residents can nominate an outstanding older person in our community for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the festival and the local awards celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of our inspirational seniors.
“If you know a senior who strives to make the Coffs Coast an even better place through volunteering,
innovation, or simply supporting family and friends, now is the time to nominate them for our Local Achievement Awards,” Mr Singh said.
“We’re fortunate to have so many seniors in our local community who are generous with their time, energy and commitment.
“By highlighting their efforts in helping the Coffs Coast thrive, we’re continuing to challenge ageism and empower seniors to overcome social
Nomination forms are available from Mr Singh’s electorate office, Suite 1/9 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour, and should be returned to the office by Monday, 3 March.
Winners of the Coffs Harbour Electorate Seniors Local Achievement Awards will be announced to coincide with the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival which runs from 3-16 March.
q Member for Coffs Harbour
Gurmesh Singh with 2024 Seniors Local Achievement Award recipient and Coffs Harbour Health Campus volunteer Phyllis Taylor.
Funds for sports club defibrillators
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers is one of seven local sports clubs receiving funds to buy an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
Aimed at providing AEDs and associated equipment to NSW sport and recreation facilities, the program saw funds awarded to 193 clubs across NSW.
“Having a mobile waterproof defibrillator ensures we always have life-saving equipment on hand during our social events,” Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers Vice President Tom Sandstrom told News Of The Area.
“It will be located on a safety boat positioned in a central location, with its presence broadcast to all members.
“With several of our members in their retirement years, some with existing heart conditions, this added safety measure gives them the confidence to continue enjoying the ocean and the lifestyle they’ve cherished.”
Mr Sandstrom said the club isn’t just about the sport, “it’s a way of life that fosters deep connections
with the ocean and allows us to provide amazing quality seafood for our friends and family.
“On our social days, it’s common to see three generations in the water together, gathering fresh fish to feed their families for the week.
“Spearfishing brings us together, strengthens
traditions, and ensures that we can continue to enjoy and respect the ocean for generations to come.”
Successful applicant Dorrigo and District Kennel Club said the AED will be welcome on show days.
“All attendees participate in running and showing their dogs, which keeps people active and stigma.”
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
“CINEMATIC Sentences” returns for a massive screen dump at the start of Oscar season.
Love Hurts promotes beloved Ke Huy Quan (Everything, Everywhere All at Once) to leading man in this action-comedy from first time stuntman-turneddirector Jonathan Eusebio.
The movie is about a realtor who is drawn back
into a criminal conflict from his past as a mob enforcer.
Presence is a new film from Stephen Soderbergh in which he continues to impress with incredible visual flair.
It is about a dysfunctional family parented by Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan, who are contending with their own issues as well as an entity inhabiting their new home.
This entity becomes
invested in their daughter.
Daniel Craig “burns a hole in the screen” in Queer, an adaptation of the WIlliam S. Burroughs novella from Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, in which the author stand-in wrestles with addiction, sobriety, sexuality and identity in Mexico City, 1950.
September 5 is a historical drama account of the terrorist incident at the 1972 Munich Olympic
healthy,” a spokesperson said.
“But as some are ageing, we need to be prepared for any health issues that may arise that can be treated immediately."
Coffs Coast Judo Incorporated said that as safety is paramount, a heart defibrillator will assist in members’ preparedness during training sessions should a cardiac situation arise.
This will benefit judo club members, coaches and spectators whose ages range from six to over 60.
Woolgoolga Croquet Club’s current members are
Games, in which eleven members of the Israeli team were held hostage and tragically executed by militant radicals.
The event is seen from the vantage of the ABC Sports broadcast teams that televised the horrific affair to the world.
For the wine connoisseurs, Widow Cliquot is inspired by the true story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, who assumed control over a vast vineyard enterprise following the death of her
all above retirement age and most play at the club twice a week.
“Croquet is a tactical, social game that offers gentle physical and mental exercise to people of all ages and abilities,” a spokesperson said.
Another successful applicant, Sawtell Golf Club, will install their defibrillator in the Pro Shop.
“With the varying ages of players on our course, it is essential that our club is well equipped to respond to any life-threatening emergencies that may occur,” a spokesperson said.
Coffs Coast Ice Hockey
husband in 1805. She overcomes societal prejudice to build an impressive dynasty.
Long running anime series Attack on Titan gets the cinematic treatment by releasing the most recent specials as The Last Attack, carrying on the story of a post-apocalyptic world beset by giants who devour and destroy the surviving pockets of humanity.
Dark Nuns is a Korean horror film in which a duo of young nuns must face opposition from the church
Association will install a defibrillator at the ice-skating rink at The Big Banana Fun Park.
Dorrigo Rifle Club’s application for an AED is part of the club’s Health and Safety Enhancements FY2025 program.
“It will provide better assurance of an on-site quick response should a firing range user or visitor suffer a sudden heart failure event that requires defibrillation,” a spokesperson said.
“Several of the licensed target rifle members are in the over-65 age bracket [so] the risk… is elevated.”
in their efforts to perform an exorcism on a young boy before an evil spirit overcomes them all.
Finally for the rock fans, Becoming Led Zeppelin, the long-awaited music documentary charting the formation of the legendary band, arrives from renowned music-history documentarian Bernard MacMahon (American Epic)
It draws on input from band members Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Robert Plant.
q Having a new mobile defibrillator at Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers club is a welcome safety measure for members like Darcy Wright and Pete Landini.
q Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers club fosters strong family values; Reuben George (centre), with his Dad Phill and grandfather Al.
LOCALSPORT
Walking Football strolls into Coffs for Charity Shield
By David WIGLEY
THE inaugural Walking Football Charity Shield is set to debut at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Saturday, 1 March, bringing with it a mix of sporting action and community goodwill.
The new initiative from Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak, with the support of North Coast Football, promises to deliver more than just goals.
Proceeds will go towards initiatives like community football scholarships for local juniors, ensuring a lasting impact beyond the pitch.
Ian Leach, secretary of Rotary Daybreak and an enthusiastic advocate for walking football, explained the growing appeal of the sport.
“It’s soccer but not as we know it. Walking only, no running,” he said.
“As a new soccer code, it’s growing very quickly, and the great thing about it is that it’s totally inclusive.
“All ages, all abilities, and mixed teams are the normthe walking factor is the great leveller.”
The sport’s accessibility is evident in the local scene, where participants span generations.
“On Wednesday evenings at the Coffs Synthetics, we usually have fifteen to
20 players, both male and female, ranging from mid20s to ‘Will’, our marvellous 82-year-old, walking around, scoring goals, and having a great time.”
The game itself is a scaled-down version of traditional soccer, played on a quarter-sized field with small goals and minimal physical contact.
Teams consist of six players on the field at a time, with squads of up to ten to allow for rotations.
Ian encouraged newcomers to give it a go.
“If you want to get involved, come down to the Synthetics at 5:45pm on a Wednesday.
“It’s a really friendly group and if you want more information on how to enter a team in the event, just give us a call on 0417 045 567.”
President of Rotary Daybreak Marilyn Brien, highlighted the broader community benefits of the Charity Shield.
“[It] is a wonderful way to have a great day out and raise funds for fantastic local youth projects with a sport and recreation focus,” she said.
Marilyn outlined plans to use the funds raised to establish Rotary Community Football Scholarships.
“These scholarships will support those who might not otherwise afford to take part
in local community football.
“The Shield itself has been generously donated by Brian Armstrong, a life member of Rotary Daybreak.
“Hopefully, we can make this an annual event on the Coffs Harbour sporting and charity calendar.”
Ian emphasised the inclusivity and fun of the event, noting the suitability of the venue.
“The event promises a
carnival atmosphere, with live music, food stalls, and activities.
“Local talent Dylan Wigley is among the scheduled performers, adding to the day’s appeal, and because the games will be played on the amazing Coffs Coast Synthetic fields, weather isn’t a big issue.
““We only stop for thunderstorms, and the facilities here are first-class.”
Duncan Marchant, general manager of North Coast Football, underscored the organisation’s support for the initiative.
“The wellbeing and health benefits of playing walking football are simply fantastic,” he said.
“Walking football is attracting a whole new demographic to the sport, giving people the chance to experience the joy of team
Northern Beaches sporting champions recognised
By Aiden BURGESS
SIX young sporting champions from the
Northern Beaches have been recognised for their achievements during a Local Sporting Champions
Award event.
Zoe Counter from Moonee Beach (athletics), Frankie Freudenstein
from Arrawarra Headland (surfing), Lyla Freudenstein from Arrawarra (surfing), Darcie Hudgson from Safety
Beach (athletics), Oskar Pulkkinen from Arrawarra Headland (canoeing), and Charli Warren from Sapphire Beach (netball) received certificates from Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan.
Mr Hogan also ensured they were given every opportunity to follow their sporting dreams by confirming they had received grants through the Local Sporting Champions program.
“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Coffs Northern Beaches on the national and state stage,” he said.
“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between twelve and eighteen years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.
“The Coffs Northern Beaches has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is
play and scoring goals - all at walking pace.”
Marchant hopes the Charity Shield will inspire more people to join regular Wednesday night sessions.
“It’s so satisfying to see our walking footballers using these world-class facilities. Hopefully, many participants in the Charity Shield will enjoy themselves and join us weekly.”
important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.
“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.
“I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.”
Mr Hogan encouraged any budding young sporting champion to apply for a grant through the Local Sporting Champions program.
“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them lifelong skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy,” he said.
“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au.”
q Wednesday evening Walking Football at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.
q Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan presents Northern Beaches athletes with their certificates.
Nana Glen on cloud nine in T20 Cup
By Aiden BURGESS
NANA Glen Lizards have continued their dominance of the T20 Cup competition, winning their ninth straight match by beating Coffs Colts Cricket Club by 97-runs in their top of the ladder clash at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
The Lizards opened the batting and finished at 6/191 from their 20 overs.
Josh Bartlett top scored for the Lizards smashing 50 off 19 balls - Hayden Cekanauskas and Daniel Craig both scoring 49 each.
Knox Porter took 2-33 from his three overs for the Colts, Kashif ali khan Mir took 2-6 from his one over.
Chasing 192 for victory, the Colts were bowled out for 94 in the 17th over.
Jonathon Paff had a superb spell for the Lizards taking 5-11 from four overs, Ben Watson taking 3-14 from 3.2 overs.
Tom Rawding top
scored for the Colts with 42.
Sawtell Cricket Club also had a big win in Round 10, beating Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Grey by 82 runs at Wiigulga Sports Complex.
The Rebels won the toss and elected to bowl, with Sawtell finishing at 7/177 from their 20 overs.
Sawtell captain Tyh Murphy was magnificent, scoring 100.
Chasing 178, the Rebels were bowled out for 95 in the 19th over.
Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Blue were also winners in Round 10, beating Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club by 24 runs at Fitzroy Oval.
The Rebels scored 3/174 from 20 overs after opening the batting, Taj Dosanjh top scoring with 70 and Brock Hutchinson (58) and Anu Grewal (27) both finishing not out.
Chasing 175 to win, Bellingen/Dorrigo finished at 9/150 after 20 overs.
Taylor Gilbert top scored with 46, and Prabhjot Singh took 2-20 from four overs for the Rebels including both openers.
Jojy Abraham took 2-19 from four overs, and Hardeep Sandhu took 2-7 from two overs.
The round before last saw the Coffs Colts Cricket Club beat Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Grey by three wickets at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
The Rebels opened the batting and finished at 7/105 from their 20 overs.
Knox Porter took four wickets for the Colts, and Matt Rose took two wickets.
The Colts chased down the target in the 19th over; Tom Rawding top scoring
with 62 and Tony Slaviero finishing on 26 not out.
The top two sides after thirteen rounds, play off in the T20 Cup grand final on Thursday, 27 February.
6. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Grey. 17 points. 3 wins. 5 losses. 1 no result.
Sawtell and Woolgoolga win in latest round
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL Cricket Club and the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels have both been victorious during the latest round of Sixers Cricket League’s first grade season.
The first-grade season resumed last weekend, with the first matches since December.
Sawtell Cricket Club moved to second spot on the ladder with a 74-run win against Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club, in their one-day match at Richardson Park.
Bellingen/Dorrigo won
the toss and elected to bowl, with Sawtell scoring 5/193 from their 40 overs.
Sawtell captain Tyh Murphy top scored with a knock of 82, Justin Carlisle finishing on 26 not out.
Lincoln Kellett and Jaydan Taylor both took 2-39 from seven overs for Bellingen/ Dorrigo.
Chasing 194 for victory, Bellingen/Dorrigo were bowled out for 119 in the 33rd over.
Jesse Buckle was the pick of the Sawtell bowlers taking 4-20 from six overs, captain Tyh Murphy backed up his top
score with 3-9 from 4.4 overs, and Flynn Taylor dismissed both openers on his way to taking 2-16 from four overs.
Taylor Gilbert top scored for Bellingen/Dorrigo with 34.
Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels were also victorious in Round 9, having an eight-run win against the Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
The Colts won the toss and elected to bowl, with the Rebels posting 7/133 from their 40 overs.
Rebels captain Taj Dosanjh and Jayden Perrett
both top scored with 27.
Simon Hopper took 2-29 from his eight overs for the Colts, Connor McCoy took 2-13 from three overs.
Chasing 134 to win, the Colts were bowled out for 125 with five balls remaining.
Buta Singh was the pick of the Rebels bowlers taking 4-18 from eight overs, Connor Burgess took 2-23 from 5.1 overs.
Connor McCoy top scored for the Colts with 41, Rohan Hackett next best with 33.
The latest round of the first-grade season continues this weekend with the
opening day of two day matches in Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo.
Ladder leaders the Nana Glen Lizards take on the Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Fitzroy Oval.
The Lizards won by six wickets when they last met in Round 5.
Bellingen/Dorrigo Cricket Club play host to the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels in Dorrigo.
The Rebels won by 61 runs when they last met in Round 5.
Sawtell Cricket Club have the bye.
Junior cricket season resumes
By Aiden BURGESS
AFTER having time off for their Christmas/New Years break, Coffs Harbour’s junior cricketers returned to the field last weekend as Sixers Cricket League’s junior season resumed.
Round 10 of the Under 14s season got underway, with Macksville Bulls having a two wicket win against the Nana
Glen Lizards in Nana Glen.
The Bulls won the toss and elected to bowl, as the Lizards finished at 9/57 from 20 overs.
Zoe Tarlinton finished on 20 not out, John Bell having a superb spell for the Bulls taking 3-0 from two overs, and Jack Winslow taking 3-2 from two overs.
The Bulls chased down the target with two balls to spare,
John Bell finishing on 16 not out.
Billy Harrigan took 2-2 from two overs for the Lizards, and Zoe Tarlinton took 2-7 from two overs.
The win saw the Macksville Bulls maintain their undefeated record this season.
q Nana Glen Lizards have been dominant in the T20 Cup.
Coffs junior cricketers to represent region
By Aiden BURGESS
FRESH from their school holidays, Coffs Harbour’s best junior cricketers are ready to represent their region this weekend.
Sixers Cricket LeagueCoffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 16s, Under 14s, and Under 12s representative teams travel to take on Clarence River Junior Cricket Association in South Grafton, for the third and final round of North Coast Cricket Council’s InterDistrict competition.
Valleys Cricket host Lower Clarence Cricket Association in Macksville during Round 3.
The top two teams after the three rounds play off in their grand finals on Sunday, 16 February.
Coffs Harbour’s Under 16s and Under 12s both
sit at the top of the ladder having won both of their opening two matches, while the Under 14s sit in second spot having split their opening two matches.
Coffs Harbour Under 16s take on a Clarence River side who are also undefeated, with the winner earning hosting rights for the grand final.
The Coffs Harbour Under 12s will earn grand final hosting rights with a win against Clarence River.
Coffs Harbour Under 14s will earn a grand final berth with a win against Clarence River.
Coffs Harbour’s men’s team take on Clarence River Cricket Association, in the grand final of the North Coast Cricket Council’s Inter-District competition, on Sunday 23 February, in Grafton.
Woolgoolga excels at Country Championships
q Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club members.
By Aiden BURGESS
WOOLGOOLGA Surf Life Saving Club has returned with a haul of medals after a top five finish at the Surf Life Saving NSW Country Championships at Warilla Barrack Point.
Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club finished fifth out of the 33 clubs that competed over the Australia Day Long Weekend.
Director of Junior Administration Sue Macnamara, said it was an amazing effort.
“Our team of 63 competitors from the U8 age group right up to Masters in the 60+ age group… brought home a total of fourteen gold medals, seventeen silver medals and nineteen bronze, and a multitude of point scoring and Top 10 placings,” she said.
“For the first time in over 30 years, Woolgoolga
has competed in the Junior March Past and has come away with an amazing third place.
“Such an amazing effort from our wonderful little club.
“I think the reason WSLSC is becoming more and more successful every year can be attributed to a supportive club environment.
“Our kids are encouraged to value their
team and feel like they are an integral part of that team.
“Alongside the Nippers program, the club also focuses on keeping cadet aged kids engaged in surf lifesaving, team activities, competing together and providing pathways for long term involvement with all aspects of surf lifesaving.
“The juniors are mentored by a bunch of wonderful volunteers,
older competitors and club members which showcases the lifespan of involvement and competition.
“Woolgoolga provides an excellent coaching program for our juniors and they love having fun while learning valuable competition and surf lifesaving skills.
“This in turn creates amazing surf lifesavers, competitors and a strong team culture.”
q Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s Under 16s team.
q WSLSC members compete in the Junior March Past.
CEX Woolgoolga Lawn Bowls
By Suzanne BRACHER
TUESDAY 28th January 2025 ( game played walk-in pairs).
Rink 5: D Barnard, S Dodd (D)
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLEN
FRIDAY 31st January, 2025
Division 1
Gerard Martin d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Gerard Martin d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Twilight Bowls 27/1/25 Harper Flynn, Hayley Flynn, N Flynn DEF R Redman, S Beedie, Toni Goninan
B Kennedy, J Cherne, G Hampson DEF B Kennedy, D Beedie, C Christian
R Avery, L Kratz, K Taylor DEF B Tremayne, P Day, L Mitchell
K Mason, N Elford, M Flint DEF J
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
By Marilyn ELY
THE ladies of Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club have been biting-at-the-bit since our last Mid North Coast Veterans Golf Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 28th January, 59 MNC
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets
By Vicki SILVER
MONDAY 3rd February 2025
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
JANUARY 29 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 27 participants. Master Grade: Ben R
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
By Steve ROBINSON
2 FEBRUARY 2025
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 2 February 2025 at Coffs Harbour, 4BBB Aggregate Stableford.
Park Beach Women’s Bowls Club
By Anne ORR
SOCIAL bowls Wednesday 29-125. C Keogh, J Kennedy, M Watts
d P Poulton, R Jupp, R Crestani 28-14; A Worboys, R DeMeio, J Woodford d M England, B Fane, S
K Stirling, G McInerney. M Hopes, J Wilcox (D) S Wall W Gavenlock. Rink 7: R Shaw, P Wroe (D) S Barnard, B Merchant. Rink 9: M Shorta, C Teare. Rink 10: M Lambert, C Latham (D) C Nightingale , K Costelloe. Rink 11:
d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin. Division 2
Tim Garrad d Bo Zhang 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Stephen Bjerking 3/0, Bo Zhang d Stephen Bjerking 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/2, Stephen Bjerking d Tim Garrad 3/2, Yash Tyagi d Bo Zhang 3/0. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Tim
Chapman, A Day, Tony Goninan E Korchma, B Connors DEF T Wright, S Kennedy
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls
28/1/25
L Savage, L Kratz, J Poletti, DEF M McDonald, B Connors, A Day H Muir, M Sharman, B Bracken, C Hill DEF N Elford, J Wheeler, G Griffiths, D Grebert
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls
29/1/25
N Wong, L Zecchinati, P Warby DEF L Preston, D Anderson, A Berry
formal competition on 4 December. 2024 was a hugely successful year and now 2025 is about to kick off.
Competitions games were available every week with a great up-take of players bringing in very good scores.
Tuesday 7 January was the first Vet golfers competed in a single stableford at Dorrigo Golf Course, in great golfing conditions. Thanks again to the Dorrigo ladies for their delicious pre-game eats.
Winner: A Grade: Winner Colin Cutt 39, 1st runner-up Cormac McMullen 37 c/b, 2nd
After a shaky start to our morning, weather wise - we ended up playing a 9 hole Bisque Par in great conditions.
Excellent scoring as follows: Gents Phil Mackay +5
93.5, Daniel Finlay 92.4, A Grade: Geoff Slattery 86.3, Matt Walsh 81.2, Phillip Payne 76.3, Johan Greyling 76.2, B Grade: Cherelle Steinhardt 91.6, Max Archer 82.2, Member-677 77.1, Sarah Jones 55.0, Leo Lawlor 50.1, C Grade: Matt Miller 83.4, Pete C 81.3, Jeffrey W 77.3, Cooper
The Winner’s: Peter Woods (33), Tyler Woods (23),Courtney Robinson (31) & Matt Smith (26) –Total 115 pts
Runner Up: Jose Caravante (25), Gary Brazel (16), Sam Brazel (34) & Troy Henderson (33) –Total 108 pts
Ball Winners: Steve Robinson (22), Cath Robinson (38), Chris Kelleher (27), Peter Hill (25),
SPORTS RESULTS
V Valentine, D Valentine (D) B Parker, R Bennell. Rink 12: R Ryan, G Pallister (D) Fred C
P Buck. A Wroe, R Gurber (D) J Taylor, S Oliver.
Tuesday 28th 2025 & Thursday 30th 2025 ( social) S Goodsir, M Campos,
Garrad.
Division 3
Terry Baker d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/2, Ann Joy d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Vaibhav Tyagi 3/0, Ann Joy d Terry Baker 3/1, Terry Baker d Lulu Zhang 3/2, Vaibhav Tyagi d Ann Joy 3/1. WINNER: Ann Joy from Terry Baker. Division 4
Paul Priestley d Sharee
C Christian, E Nicolaou, D Wheeler DEF A Baker, J Leak, B Briddle
P Bird, P Covington, N Lamond DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint
I Maderic, M Jenkins, T Mitchell
DEF B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick, R Williams,
K Raymond, M Cutts, J Murtas DEDF D Frost, G Fisher, N Sillar
W Vaughn, J Townsend DEFD H Slater, A Wagstaff
J Chapman, R Stock, P Collins DEF N McClelland, K Frost, P Weir
of the summer comp and winner was Di Richards 42 pts, Jo Elwood 40 pts, Maureen Toms 39 pts and Di MacRae 38 pts.
Tuesday 14 winner Marnie Jefferies 42 pts, Ros Myles 37 on c./b from Deb Morrison, Marian Brading 36 pts on c/b from Michelle Merrikin.
runner-up Rod Edwards 37 c/b, 3rd runner-up Wayne Cormick 37.
B Grade: Bob Stockton 36, 1st runner-up John Hall 36 c/b, 2nd runner-up Peter Vernon 36, 3rd runner up John Dougall 35.
NTP’s: 2/11 Al Guthrie, 4/13 Brad Nesbitt, 6/15 Peter Vernon,
David Turnbull +4 c/b
Geoff Clerke +4
Jeff Howlett +3 c/b
Ball Comp:
Graz Toscan +3 c/b
Garry Silver +2 c/b
Chris Oddy +2 c/b
Finlay 75.3, Mitch Upton 70.2, Zac Huls 68.4, , Sam Atkinson 41.1, Austin Atkinson 35.0, Member-926 33.0, Visitors: Jacob Whittiker 43.1, Angus Maccue 33.0, Andrea Vasek 32.0, Riley Maccue 30.0, Jon Vasek 14.0, Using a Rest: Noah Finlay 74.0, Daniel Rees 67.4
Carmel Hill (23), Denise Turnbull (26), David Turnbull (27), Mark Heelis (26), Maurice Tate (23), Terry Stephens (14)
NTP’s: Peter Hill, Troy Henderson & Catherine Robinson
Chip In’s: Catherine Robinson
Next Game is at Grafton, Single Stableford on 16th February 2025 start 8.00am. All Welcome
Willis 22-21; C McVicar, K Dunn, C Sheridan d J Stirton/M Trengrove, Y Hinsley, V Slater 25-23; D Doyle, L McLeod, J Brown d A M Taylor, D Futcher L Clancy 24-15; J Clarke, D Hargraves, Y Schmidt d V Maher, S Hancock, J Pearce-Kennedy 30-13; E Kidd, J Farrell, C O’Dwyer d J Bishop, L McLean, P Garner 20-11; H Illingworth, T Thorn, J Rodwell d B Bodel, E Blanton, S Betts 19-13. Social bowls 31-1-25. C McVicar, N McVicar d G Duffy, D Lindner 18-14; J Flynn, J Brown d A Stone, J Phillips 20-9; M Cutts, J Murtas d P Elliott, T Aarts 18-12; S Bailey, D Walsh d M England, C England 19-7; D Futcher, R Lane d B Edwards, S Jones 1710; K Blow, T Blow d L Webster, S Webster 20-14
J Merchant(D) S Goodsir, J Lynn, H Dunbar. D Foster, D Porta (D) D Mahoney, N Haines. J Merchant, M Campos, J Hampstead (D) J Merchant, H Dunbar, N Haines.
Friday 31st January 2025: (game played 1 triples, 4 games 2.4.2) J Burgess, B Parker,
Templeton 3/1, Char Berglund d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Paul Priestley 3/2, Sharee Templeton d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Dominic Arjona 3/2, Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Char Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Paul Priestley d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Paul Priestley d Char Berglund 3/2.
P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows
DEF R Smithers, R McLelland, J Rice
J Richardson, J Urge, R Petterson
DEDF M Gibbons, A Jones, W Kellam
G Dennis, T Brooks, R Cridge
DEF A Vivian, J Oates, M Aujard
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls
31/1/25
E Tindall, D Grebert, J Richardson DEF F Sharpe, C Christian, A Berry
L Zecchinati, Kev Taylor, N Lamond DEF P Newman, A Baker, B Biddle
Tuesday 28th Ros Myles 39 pts, Rose Morrow 37 pts, Di MacRae 36 pts on c/b from Jan Weiley. Congratulations to all the winners and those who braved
7/16 Colin Cutt.
Long putt – Wayne Cormick Ball run to 32 pts.
Also, on Tuesday, 28th January, 15 MNC Vet golfers competed in a single stableford at Safety Beach Golf Course, which was in very good condition. Thanks to
Ladies: Emma Mayfield-Smtih +3 c/b
Trish Mackay +3 c/b
Sandy Dollin +3
Jenny Malouf +2 c/b Ball Comp: Jo Corrigan +2 c/b
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 21 participants. Johan Greyling 197.10, Ben R 195.10, Cherelle Steinhardt 192.10, Pete C 191.8, Cooper Finlay 190.8, Member-677 189.7, Zac Huls 189.7, Mike M 189.3, Jeffrey W 188.8, Matt Miller 188.1, Austin Atkinson
Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
JANUARY 27
Single Stableford 31 golfers contested today’s event, including one visitor, from Coffs Harbour. Winner, with 37 points , off scratch, Dave McBaron, on a count back from Selwyn Newby. 3rd Andrew O’Keeffe 36. Run-down Dennis Holmstrom,
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 28th January 2025
R Bennell (D) S Oliver, Fred C, B Merchant. Rink 10: D Barnard, G Pallister (D) J Clark, S Barnard. Rink 11: A Wroe, R Shaw (D) J Taylor, P Buck. Rink 12: J Lynn, K Costelloe.(D) S Wall, W Gavenlock. Rink 13: I Coltman, B Symes (D) N Haines, J Hampstead.
WINNER: Paul Priestley from Char Berglund.
Division 5
Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Abe Bjerking 3/0, Jo Ellis d Abe Bjerking 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Lindsay Jones 3/2, Lindsay Jones d Abe Bjerking 3/1, Boyd McGregor d Jo Ellis 3/0. WINNER: Boyd McGregor from Jo Ellis.
K Duffy, B Hamilton, N Harvey DEF J Chapman, P Mont, B Tarrant K Lewis, C Weir, P Weir DEF L Read, H Slater, N Wong
J Urge, M Saillard, T Karam DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend
Ken Taylor, D Ryan, G Hampson DEF A Day, N Elford, L Mitchell
G Dennis, T Brooks, R Cridge DEF W Vaughn, A Wagstaff, D Anderson
T Wight, D Frost, N Sillar DEF H Muir, P Bird, P Paunovic
G Peel, M Flint DEF K Sharman, G Fisher
some pretty warm weather. Looking forward to another great year of good golf and continuing happy social events. Lots of invitations have already been received so make sure you select your favorites and put them in your diary.
the Pro - Terry Perfrement for his sponsorship of the 11th hole. Winner: Lee Sharma 36, runner-up Richard Martin 36. NTP’s: 4th Geoff Webeck, 7th M. Vimal du Monteil, 9th Lee Sharma, 11th Bruce Fleming. Ball run to 32 pts.
Norma Wilson +2 c/b
Anne King-Scott +2 c/b Nearest the Pins: 3rd Hole Carol Hughes & John Delaney 6th Hole Jo Corrigan & Geoff Clerke
186.2, Daniel Finlay 185.3, Leo Lawlor 183.0, Mitch Upton 182.3, Member-926 164.0, Daniel Rees 153.1, Sam Atkinson 125.3, Noah Finlay 112.0, Visitors: Mirah Miller 186.3, Angus Maccue 175.1, Riley Maccue 173.2
Tony Shields 35, Grant Cardow, Mal Eades 34, Rob McIntosh, Dave McGilvray 33, Bob Jones 32 c/b. Bradmans Wazz Rawlings 20. NTPs 3rd Grant Cardow, 9th John Leahy, 18th Selwyn Newby. Good to see Grant safely back in the Club!
Longest Putt John Davis. Aussie Bob Jones had an Eagle on the 17th, well done Bob. And Woz didn’t have one on the 11th ??. Slab Winner Peter Brotherton. Well done boys. See you next week.
Main Draw Winners: - Pablo (Visitor) - R/U Peet Winney
MEDLEY Stableford A: Peter Matten 39, Michael Oates 34c/b. B: Clifford Hutchings 42, David Clements 41. C: Wayne Farrell 37, Gary Vandermaal 36. Balls to 32c/b. NTP 7 A: Peter Matten (pro pin), B: Chris Ryan, C: Jaybien Johnson. NTP 11 A: Luke
Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
FEBRUARY 3rd
Single Stableford A disappointing field of 23 contested today’s event, with the early rain scaring quite a few off. Winner, with 39 points, Niel Richardson, 2nd Lawrie Renshall
3 2 Gail Phillips, 7: 4 Pauline Barnes, 11:3 Sandra Guymer, 15:1 Maria Boys. Pro pins 1:2 Dallas Lamb, 3:4 Karen Webster. Visitors from Everglades, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Dorrigo, Emerald Downs, Frederickton, Taree, Nambucca Heads, Bonville, Armidale, Safety Beach, Dorrigo 30/1 Play 9 Daniel Pritchard 21, Andy Bruce 18. Balls to 17 31/1 Stableford Chris Collins
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 3rd February 2025
9 Hole Stableford 19 Starters
Ladies
Lesley Kimber 20c/b, Lynda Wood 20
Men
Brian Bayliss 24, Brian Symes 20, Paul Bennett 19c/b
Tallis Marr to represent Australia
By Aiden BURGESS
TALLIS Marr is set to represent the green and gold on the courts of China.
The 11-year-old has been selected to represent Australia in the Under 12s Futsal team, for the upcoming Jiangmen International Futsal Festival to be held in China from 20 July–2 August.
He is the only junior from the Mid North Coast and Northern Coast of NSW to be selected in the squad of 250 players.
Tallis was selected after outstanding performances playing for the Far Northern NSW State Futsal Team at the National Club Futsal Championships in Sydney last month.
He has grown up in both Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads, and comes from a very proud Gumbaynggirr and Dunghuttii family.
He is also one of seven siblings.
His mother Kelly is appealing to the local community to help her son represent his country.
“This is a great opportunity for him to represent Australia in his chosen sport and [it will] give Tallis a greater prospect to grow and develop his passion for Futsal,” she said.
“Tallis has never left Australia before or has never been on a plane so this would give him experiences that will assist with his personal growth and development, all while representing his country.
“As part of the commitment for Tallis to attend and represent Australia, we need to fund his travel, accommodation, passport, meals, uniform etc, as Futsal Australia does not receive funding.”
Anyone interested in helping Tallis represent his country in China can donate at gofund.me/a9ba6f2b.
q Tallis Marr has been selected to represent Australia in futsal.
Share the stoke
of Beach Road), depending on conditions.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the waves, the club welcomes everyone with a 9ft or longer surfboard to attend.
“At the Woolgoolga Longboard Club, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive community that celebrates longboarding in all its forms,” said the club’s Debbie Winter.
“We encourage women, juniors, and anyone interested in longboarding to get involved.
“Our members come from all walks of life, united by a love for surfing and the ocean.
“If you’ve never tried longboarding before or are looking to hone your skills, we’re happy to help you get started.
“Our club offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where beginners and experienced surfers alike can thrive.”
Follow the club’s Facebook page for updates.
Clayton 22nd hole - Kerry Wilson, Sue Mealey, Shireen Miller 26th hole - Leanne McComas, Debbie Danielson SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY SINGLE STABLEFORD Split courses Lakes CourseSuzanne McOrist 37, Bronwyn 36. Ball to 35. NTP 7 Hermie Maguire, Anthony Zullo 1/2 Mens Stroke A: Oliver Brearley 70, Charoen Sroyphet 72. B: Terry Rapley 66, Benjamin Armstrong 69. C: Naydan Hill 74, Michael Jenson 77c/b. Balls to 76c/b. Gross A: Brendan Barnes 75, B: Anthony Clack 85, C: Scott Urquhart 98c/b. NTP 7 A: Chris Barrow (pro pin), B: Luke Smith, C: Daniel Pritchard. NTP 11 A:
NTP’s 3rd Hole, Cliff Hutchings, Brenda Connors 7th Hole, Paul Bennett, Lesley Kimber
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 3rd. Feb 23 starters
Winner Carolyn Taylor
Morgan 36 East Lakes CourseKit Goodsell 37, Rozay Allwright 35 (CB) NTPs - 3rd hole - Carrie Fagan, 6th hole - Kerry Little, 12th hole - Kerry Farmer 15th hole - Jan Kirk, 22nd hole - Lynn Major
Tom Neal, B: Terry Rapley, C: Scott Urquhart. NTP 15 Charles Bevan Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Narelle Hall 18, Sandra Guymer 17 Elaine Everitt 15c/b. Saturday Sal Sandra Guymer 1/2 Medley Fourball Kate & Les Thornborough 41c/b, Colin McIntosh & Jake Fitzpatrick 41. Balls to 38
24
NTP 9th
Putting Greg Heidke Robin Skinner took out both the NAGA & the Frog.
Magpies and Panthers to host footy fundraiser
By Aiden BURGESS
BELLINGEN Valley/Dorrigo
Magpies and Sawtell Panthers will both have hit-outs for a worthy cause in March, as they combine to host this year’s Sgt Matthew Locke MG Charity Memorial Footy Fundraiser.
The annual event is being held on Saturday 22 March, at Bellingen Park.
The home side will play off against Brisbane Veterans Rugby League Football Club, while the Panthers take on the Australian Army Thunder team in the final game of the day.
The potential for the Army
women's side to play a local team is also a possibility.
Army Thunder had a 2412 win against the Bellingen/ Dorrigo Magpies in last year’s charity match.
Former Bellingen resident Matthew Locke was fatally wounded by Taliban extremists while serving in Uruzgan Province in 2007.
Money raised from the footy fundraiser will help support veteran advocacy, social inclusion programs, and educational resources for children in remote Timor-Leste through The Grub Club, a cause which was close to Matthew's heart.
q The Woolgoolga Longboard Club welcomes all with an interest in longboarding to get involved in club events.
In loving memory of Colleen Turner 10/01/1935 - 08/02/2016
Sadly missed, dearly loved, and always in our hearts. Husband Peter, son and daughter, grandsons, grandaughters and great grandchildren.
Death Notices FIELD
Judith Mary ‘Judy’
2nd February 2025, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital. Much loved partner of Merv. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Jenjen, Kae-Maree & Mick and Steven. Adored nan of Sarah, Rebecca, Branden, Courtney, Melanie, Mikala and great-nan of Keanu. Caring sister of Florence (dec’d). Judy will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.
Aged 79 Years Forever In Our Hearts
A private cremation was held for Judy at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Barry James
1st February 2025, passed away at Bellinger River District Hospital.
Late of Coffs Harbour. Loving and devoted husband to Pauline. Loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Aged 83 Years
He Will Be Sadly Missed
Barry was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FRY
Margaret Jean ‘Nan’
30th January 2025, peacefully at The Grange, late of Safety Beach. Loving wife of Albert (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenn, Michael, Debra & Paul Toohey. Cherished nan and great-nan of their families.
Aged 88 Years Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Nan’s Funeral Service to be held in Northern Beaches Anglican Church, Woolgoolga on Friday 7th February 2025 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
TOLHURST
Dorothy ‘Joyce’
4th February 2024, passed away peacefully, late of Coffs Harbour. Loving wife of Tom (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette (dec’d) & Peter, Barbara & Steven, Gary & Debbie, Jennifer & Andrew and Glenda. Cherished nan of 8 and great-nan of 13.
Aged 92 Years
Reunited With Tom And Lynette
Joyce was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
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GROGAN, Jason Mark
30th January 2025, tragically taken in a boating accident. Late of Urunga. Beloved son of Bernie & Jan. Loving father of Sean, Ashleigh and Bradley. Cherished grandfather of their families. Adored brother of Leanne, Joy, Jody and their partners.
Aged 54 Years
Forever In Our Hearts Funeral date and time will be forthcoming.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
POWELL
Ronald Burton ‘Ron’
30th January 2025, passed peacefully at Fresh Hope Care Coffs Haven surrounded by his loving family. Former area manager of Waltons’ Stores. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Gloucester. Dearly beloved husband of Betty (dec’d). Father and father-in-law of Allen & Noni, Neale & Lynda, David & Judy, Joy & Neville, Robyn & Fraser. Adored grandfather & great-grandfather of his grandchildren.
Aged 94 Years
Now With Jesus
Ron was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held in the Coffs Harbour Bible Church, 26 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina on Friday 14th February 2025 commencing at 2.00 pm.
Ron’s Celebration of Life will be live streamed on coffsbiblechurch.com website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
LOUISE “LOU” ROBINSON
Yes, I’m the lady from Big W! Louise sadly passed away peacefully on January 29th 2025. She was surrounded by her loved ones.
73 years young.
Rock on Lou!!
We are heartbroken and will miss your unconditional love, big smile and zest for life. Deeply missed and remembered by Bec, Codie and Justin. She was a beautiful and loyal friend to many.
Louise’s family would like to thank all of the health professionals at Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Robina Hospital. Louise’s private service was held on the Gold coast on the 6th of February 2025. The service can be viewed via the White Lady funeral services Miami. Funeral Notices
ROGERS Ila May
4th February 2025, peacefully at the Woolgoolga Retirement Village, late of Safety Beach. Dearly beloved wife of Sel. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Geoff & Irene, Peter & Kerrie, Bruce (dec’d) & Lynne. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.
Aged 94 Years At Peace
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Ila’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 10th February 2025 commencing at 10.00 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
The family wish to convey their most sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff at Woolgoolga Retirement Village, doctors and staff at Woolgoolga Beach Street Medical Practice for all the support, care, kindness and consideration given to Ila.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Public Notices
WHIPPS
Vivienne Therese ‘Viv’
29th January 2025, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of Joe (dec’d). Loving mother & mother-in-law of Michael & Robyn (dec’d), Raymond, Bernard & Vicky, Maree, Angela & Paul and Christopher. Adored nan and ‘G-nan’ of their children. Viv will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Aged 95 Years In God’s Care
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Viv’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour today Friday 7th February 2025, commencing at 1.00 pm, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Everick Heritage Pty Ltd (Everick Heritage) wishes to advise that we have been engaged to undertake an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) Residential Development on Lot 4 DP 747644 at 290–290A North Boambee Road, North Boambee Valley, NSW (the Project Area) (Figure 1). The Project Area is in the Coffs Harbour Local Government. The assessment will be conducted to support a proposed residential subdivision of the 55.25-hectare area, consisting approximately of 261 residential allotments. An ACHAR was prepared and completed for this Project in 2022 in which test excavations were completed and three artefacts were identified. Consultation has since lapsed, and we are beginning the process again.
Everick Heritage is seeking the assistance of the Aboriginal community in assessing potential impacts this Project may have on Aboriginal cultural values in the area. The consultation will be undertaken to inform the ACHA, which is required by Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council and Heritage NSW.
The proponent details are as follows:
Jake Donnan Development Manager Clarence Property 0426 811 280 jake.donnan@clarenceproperty.com.au Level 1/222 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
In consideration of the Heritage NSW, Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) Guide to Investigating, Assessing and Reporting on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in NSW 2011, and in order to ensure that they fulfil their legal and ethical obligations to identify and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage, our client has instructed us to undertake the full community consultation process recommended by DPE in their Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (2010). This consultation may be used to support an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application.
Please note that details of the Aboriginal people or organisations who register an interest in consultation will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and Coffs Harbour and District LALC. Please advise at the time of registration if you do not wish for your details to be released to the relevant organisations. If you are interested, or know of persons who may be interested, we request that you contact us by Monday 24 February 2025 to register your interest. Please write to:
Jason Giang Senior Archaeologist Everick Heritage Pty Ltd Level 2, 61 Renwick St Redfern, NSW 2016 E: sydney@everick.net.au
If you have any questions about the Project, please contact Jason Giang on 9552 2944. If you wish to find out more about our qualifications and experience in this field, please visit our website www.everick.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.
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ABC TV, 7.35pm
Globetrotting gardener Monty Don (pictured above) turns his attention to sunny Spain for this three-part series that profiles the country’s many horticultural highlights. Visiting private plots, city parks and community projects during his journey, Monty barely has time to stop for a refreshing glass of sangria before he moves on to the next striking destination. In tonight’s premiere, he is in El Escorial, an imposing palace located an hour northwest of Madrid, that’s the biggest Renaissance building in the world. Then, he wraps up this part of his eye-opening trek in Valencia.
FRIDAY, February 7
(PG, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
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This medical mockumentary from Superstore’s Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin is a riotous comedy that takes the best of Scrubs
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TUESDAY DR KARL’S HOW THINGS WORK
Intrepid investigator
enthusiast Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (pictured ) leaves no stone unturned in this entertaining and educational series.
In Tuesday’s season finale, the good doctor tackles one of the great mysteries of the universe: unravelling the secrets of how string cheese works. Going behind the doors of the Bega factory in Yuin Monaro, New South Wales, which produces 25 million slices of cheddar a week, Dr Karl meets the dairy devotees and mozzarella masters who make the magic happen –following the precise, hi-tech process from beginning to end.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank. (Mal, R) 8.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (Ml, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Bonn. (MA15+s) 11.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)
2.50 Barkley Manor. (R)
3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, 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 Summer. Johanna Griggs learns recycling secrets with Lottie Dalziel. Colin Fassnidge bakes spiced stone fruit.
8.30 Australian Idol. (PGl, R) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar returns with big voices, surprises and star talent. Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie, with judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A former black-ops agent, who faked his death, comes out of retirement to rescue a girl. Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz.
11.10 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R)
1.15 Innovation Nation.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 AACTA Awards 2025. (Ml) The AACTA Awards honour Australian television creatives and performers for their achievements over the past year. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 The Graham Norton Show. (PGal, R)
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Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.30 Optics. (Ml, R) 2.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. (PG, R) 2.45 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (Ml, R) 4.00
Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 10.00 BBC News At Ten. 10.30 ABC World News Tonight. 11.00 PBS News. 12.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 2. Melbourne To Warrnambool Men’s race. 3.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. Day 1. 4.30 Cycling. AlUla Tour. H’lights. 5.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man. (PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Inglis Millennium Day and Caulfield Family Day. 3.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Pre-Game Show. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
The Invaders. (PG, R)
6.00 Australian Story: Unfiltered – Celeste Barber. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Outback Way, NT Pt 1. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Humphrey investigates an inexplicable crime.
8.30 Vera. (PGadlv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after the body of a woman is washed up on the banks of the River Tyne.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) Helen and Dale are forced into competition.
9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa, R)
10.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. (R)
11.15 Home Jacking. (Premiere, Mlv)
12.35 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R)
2.25 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente.
10.00 MOVIE: Taken. (2008, MA15+av, R)
A former spy’s daughter is kidnapped. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace.
12.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6.00 Garden Gurus. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend
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7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw.
11.10 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l, R)
1.20 Destination WA. (PG, R)
1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Premiere) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.
8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) NSW Ambulance delivers a baby and saves a four-year-old with a critical heart condition.
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NBN News. Married At First Sight. (PGls) 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9News Late.
See No Evil: The Big Guy. (Mav) The First 48. (Mal) Iconic Australia. (Mav, R) Destination WA. (R) Talking Honey. (PG, R) TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Fishing Australia. (R) Today Early News. Today.
4.15 Sabata. (1969, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Rambo: First Blood. (1982, M) 10.25 The 11.25 Late Programs.
Prime. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v Adelaide. 2.30 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Young Sheldon. MOVIE: Bean. (1997, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001,
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7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities continue to compete in a test of survival in the jungle for the chance to claim the title. 8.30 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019, Madls, R) Follows the life of Elton John, from his years as a prodigy to his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell. 11.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A local club owner is found
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11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo.
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve.
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGal, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Wisting. (Return, Mal)
12.50 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R)
3.00 Barkley Manor. (R)
3.30 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGln, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, February 11
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 NFL. Super Bowl LIX. Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles. 3.00 The Chase. (R) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
9.10 St. Denis Medical. (PGals) After Ron hexes the day to prove superstitions are not real, things at the hospital start getting weird.
10.10 First Dates UK. (PG)
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGadls)
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mdv)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+alv)
11.30 First On Scene. (Man)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30
(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
I’m A
Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv, R) The team investigates when a US petty officer’s body is found in Sydney’s historic Rocks area.
(Final, PG, R)
9.45 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (Final, R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R)
11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Parliament. 1.20 Grand Designs. (R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Secret Islands. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.25 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.20 Defunct. (2019, M, Greek) 12.15pm Breath. (2017, M) 2.25 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 4.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 6.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 8.30 Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+) 11.20 Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+) 1.10am The Comeback Trail. (2020, MA15+) 3.05 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 5.00 Late Programs. 6am Viceroy’s House. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 9.00 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 11.00 A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 12.40pm Ladies Of Steel. (2020, M, Finnish) 2.25 Clue. (1985, PG) 4.15 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.10 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 8.30 Jackie Brown. (1997, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. High
Children’s Programs.
Racing. Formula E.
ePrix. H’lights. 12.50pm Rugby Sevens Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Dana enlists help for her next scheme.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.
9.20 The Hunting Party. (M) The team tracks Clayton Jessup, a deranged killer who targets happy families.
10.20 The Irrational. (Mav) A Wall Street rising star dies.
12.20 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight.
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WEDNESDAY, February 12
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lord Lucan. (Premiere, M)
8.30 Wonders Of The Sun With Dara Ó Briain. (PG)
9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. (Mal)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av)
11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al, R)
12.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R)
2.40 Barkley Manor. (R)
3.10 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah digs her heels in.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Ludwig. (Mav) Lucy goes undercover. 9.45 Breathtaking. (Premiere, Ma) Follows NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10.45 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R)
11.45 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.45 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
Big Miracles. (Mam)
9News Late.
Casualty 24/7. (MA15+m, R)
The Equalizer. (Mav, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Explore TV. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of
THURSDAY,
February 13
News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10
Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 12.55 Parliament. 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben
6am The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 8.20 Diana. (2013, PG) 10.25 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 12.40pm Aline. (2020, M, French) 3.00 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 5.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 6.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 10.35 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 12.30am Ladies Of Steel. (2020, M, Finnish) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG)
9.30 The Darkness. (Malv)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Golden Boy. (Premiere, MA15+ds)
11.45 The Allegation. (Mav, R)
2.20 Barkley Manor. (R)
2.50 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
4.10 Bamay. (R)
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3.40 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Eden faces Remi.
8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. (2004, Mdl, R) Bridget Jones fears her relationship with Mark Darcy is in jeopardy after meeting his glamorous colleague. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant.
10.45 To Be Advised.
12.15 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Finding Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.50 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 8.45 The Producers. (1967, PG) 10.25 Real Genius. (1985, M) 12.25pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 2.05 The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. (1988, PG) 4.25 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 6.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+) 11.00 Mindscape. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.
