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café logo bears its namesake’s sketch of a big-smiling little girl.
Grabbing a selfie with her team and Albo outside her café, she posted on Facebook, “Who would have thought my childhood drawing would become my logo and be seen by the Prime Minister . . . seriously, I love life”.
selfie with the onsite crews.
For Sammy Turtle, site office café owner, it made her day.
One of Coffs’ favourite barista café owners Sammy Turtle opened the canteen on Monday 26 June at North Boambee Road for whitecard holders and authorised visitors, a separate business to her ever-popular and award-winning Farmstead in the Valley coffee van at North Boambee Rd (right next door
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third HSC student locked on to logging machinery to prevent logging operations in Orara East State Forest. A few kilometres away, in Boambee State Forest, two grandmothers halted logging machinery by locking themselves to the arm of a harvester.
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to Watson's leisure centre).
A spokesperson for Transport for NSW told NOTA, “The Coffs Harbour bypass project is happy to announce Farmstead Valley Coffs as the successful supplier for the workforce
canteen at the project’s main compound site in North Boambee Road.
“The compound will be the main workplace for up to 300 people throughout the construction of the bypass, and we are pleased to have a Coffs Harbour business
selected to provide these services to our team,” the spokesperson said.
“There was significant interest in this catering tender from local suppliers.
“Having a canteen on site is key to supporting health and wellbeing for our workforce and for reducing construction traffic on North Boambee Road as staff will be able to purchase food and drinks onsite.”
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By Andrew VIVIANCOFFS Harbour, Bellingen, Kempsey and Sawtell all had visits from NSW Governor Her Excellency Margaret Beazley and Mr Dennis Wilson last week, from Wednesday until Saturday.
In Coffs Harbour, the Governor and Mr Wilson visited Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Place before a meeting with Coffs Harbour City Council and a tour of the City’s Health Campus.
They caught up with the local branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries of which they are Patrons, before enjoying the performances of the Mid North Coast Dance Festival.
Bellingen engagements had the Governor and Mr Wilson visit Bellingen Shire Council, before meetings coordinated by OzGREEN and the Housing Matters Action Group.
On Thursday evening, the Governor
officially re-opened the historic Bellingen Memorial Hall before a Civic Reception.
Her Excellency told News Of The Area she enjoyed meeting people who engaged with and helped others.
She spoke enthusiastically about how the visit provided a wonderful opportunity to learn about the innovative and exciting projects underway and to hear from local people about their challenges and achievements.
The Governor said her visit to the Coffs Harbour Hospital was inspiring, and she spoke with two renal patients who couldn’t speak highly enough of the nursing staff.
Dr Austin May met with the Governor at the Health Campus.
“Her excellency showed a lot of interest in the provision of regional health care including tele-helath service and pacemaker service,” he said.
“She said was delighted with the commitment level of care of the staff of the
Mid-North Coast local health district.”
Dr May said, “she was very inclusive and specifically mentioned staff such as medical, nursing, allied health, administrative, security, catering and volunteers”.
Her Excellency summed up her visit by saying, “every regional trip is different but I’ve been impressed with how committed and involved the community is on Coffs Coast”.
READERS, last week we incorrectly referred to Coffs Harbour City general manager as Natalie Cowley. Her first name is Natalia. We apologise for the error.
LOCKING ON: Young and old alike take the most drastic of actions
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A tree climber also erected a tree-sit in Boambee State Forest.
Police arrested them later in the day.
One of the students, April, from the Orara Valley said, "I am making a sacrifice by pausing my HSC studies and risking my future to protest against the logging of native habitat, particularly this forest next to my home”.
She said, “this forest holds a special place in my heart, and I refuse to stand idly by as the cherished memories I associate with it are destroyed”
Another, Jimmy, from Nana Glen, said, “time is running out and we must fight to protect critical habitat like Orara East State Forest".
In Boambee State Forest, Chris, 74 years old, from Coffs Harbour, said she is taking action out of sheer desperation.
She said, "I don’t know what else I can do”.
“I’ve written so many letters to politicians, I’ve demonstrated in the streets, I’ve handed out leaflets about the dire situations up here, I’ve joined and donated to conservation organisations, I’ve signed a myriad of petitions and I’ve lobbied local government".
Chris and her co-activist were arrested and charged
with aggravated unlawful entry on enclosed lands.
The three HSC students at Orara East State Forest were arrested and charged under the Young Offenders Act with aggravated unlawful entry on enclosed lands, after being freed by Police Rescue Officers.
A 49-year-old woman was also arrested there and was charged with fail to comply with lawful direction of a police officer, and hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty.
The three adults will appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on August 9th .
The Bellingen Activist Network (BAN) is amongst those calling for an immediate end to all industrial logging in NSW native forests and point to commitments by Western Australian and Victoria to end native forest logging.
BAN says it is finding that more and more everyday people are requesting to be upskilled to take direct actions locally to protect the forests.
Tom Howell, from BAN, said, “Today we’ve seen six community members take action to cause mass disruption to logging in the Coffs region”.
“Three are seventeen and two are in their 70s, which shows the widespread community concern”.
Wanted: car to deliver food for the homeless
By Andrea FERRARIANGELIKA Aulerich, a powerhouse pensioner who spends the majority of her time making and delivering meals to homeless and displaced people, needs a replacement vehicle for her old car recently deemed irreparable.
Living in Bellingen and making meal drop-offs every Friday to Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour Community Village as well as numerous food deliveries to locals, a car is a non-negotiable tool of her trade.
‘The Beast’, her trusty, ageing, second-hand Holden Commodore finally gave up, and has now been sent to the scrap heap.
She’s been borrowing her mother’s car in the meantime, which, owing to its small capacity, means she has to make several trips to carry as much as her roomy Commodore could in one load.
Angelika is now desperately trying to source a new vehicle to assist her so she can continue to collect food and deliver meals.
Friends have created
a Go Fund Me which has raised just over $5k with a $10k goal.
At 66, Angelika lives off her pension and all her work is charitable.
While she’s being guided to become a not-for-profit, “that will take six months or so and I have work to do now,” Angelika told News Of The Area.
“I’ve got a lot of fire in me,” said the go-getter, who was awarded a Government of New South Wales Community Service Award and was runner-up for the Coffs Coast Woman of the Year Award, both in 2021.
“If we can reach the
$10k maybe, just maybe, the Bellingen Lions Club can come with me on the journey to acquiring a new car.
“I really need a station wagon,” she said.
Indebted to the Bello Lions Club, Angelika received the generous donation of a new upright freezer this week.
“It will make it so much easier with storing food,” she said.
This was in a week that Angelika and her seven volunteers, her Awesome Kitchen Angels, made 317 meals, “made with love for Pete’s Place”, she said.
Speaking as the creator of the Go Fund Me page, friend Amber Kay said, “Angelika Aulerich has a beautiful, giving heart, and has been volunteering her time to help people for most of her adult life.
“Since moving to Bellingen in 2004, she has been helping locals and the wider community in any way she can,” said Amber.
“Over the past four years Angelika has been volunteering hours of her
time every week, previously working out of the House of Hope kitchen and now having been generously gifted use of the Bellingen Showground kitchen, cooking for the homeless and supplying meals for the hungry to the Bellingen Pantry.”
Each week, with the assistance of her faithful crew she transforms donated and unwanted meat, vegetables, fruit and dry goods, donated by
OzHarvest and individuals, into hundreds of nourishing and delicious meals.
Her Go Fund Me friends say donations of any amount, no matter how small, will make a huge difference and are gratefully received. Any excess will be used for her charity work and to buy provisions for her weekly cooking for homeless people.
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The Jam Jar off to Sydney finals
By Andrea FERRARITHE Jam Jar, the Coffs Harbour winners of Boom Clash Rockstar Battle of the Bands, are off to Sydney for the NSW final at Paddington RSL on August 13.
They won their Coffs region semi final playing at the Hoey Moey in June.
“Playing at the Hoey was a great experience not only for us, but the other bands in the competition too,” The Jam Jar drummer Jess Franklin, told News Of The Area.
“It was great being up on stage performing for everyone as well as supporting the other bands in the competition.”
Boom Clash Rockstar Battle of the Bands is a huge band competition where bands battle out to be the best live on stage at local venues and has been a massive learning experience for The Jam Jar.
“Playing within a competitive setting was challenging, especially since we usually play for fun, but this environment allowed each musician to showcase their talent,” said singer Leevon Young, who plays guitar.
“The short time we had for preparation meant cramming our practice into a few weekends and it was tough choosing which songs to perform in the fifteenminute set.
“Still, everyone enjoyed learning about a new side
of the music industry and where it could lead us.”
With the finals little more than five weeks away the band members are feeling suspense build.
“We’re all pretty stoked leading up the finals, a little bit nervous, but mainly excited,” said Aidan Freeman, on bass guitar and backing vocals.
“Such an awesome opportunity to be able to play up on stage with some other sick acts,” he said.
The project is developed by music industry insiders who provide the competing bands with mentoring about their music, marketing, digital developments, staging, promotion and production.
Through the whole experience bands gain valuable feedback from judges and audience voting.
They will be guided on growing their profile, building music industry connections and come to understand the realities and challenges they’ll face pursuing their rock-star dreams.
They’re currently jamming every week and occasionally performing too.
“The thrill of winning the semis has inspired us to write at least a couple of new songs and continue refining our setlist for the statewide final featuring some awesome bands,” said Leevon.
“We have just over one month before heading to
Sydney, so there is a bit more time to prepare.
“It helps that we’re good friends.”
And that they are.
The Jam Jar has been together for about a year.
“We’ve undergone some changes with members and whatnot, but we’re still just a tight group of mates,” said Aidan.
“For the Battle of the Bands though we employed the help of drummer Jess Franklin who played with us and who we’re taking to Sydney.”
“We’re very excited for
the great opportunity for the band to go to Sydney for the finals and play for everyone again,” said Jess.
“I think part of the band's growth was from adding a new musician not long before the competition and how well the boys welcomed me in, as well as adapting to having a new musician with a different drumming style in the group, which is always a good skill to have.
“I was very fortunate to be offered this opportunity [to be] playing in the competition with the rest of the band and it has been
nothing but a fulfilling experience for me.”
The Jam Jar are all local students.
Aidan is from Moonee.
Guitarist and vocalist, Ronin Lane and Jess are from Coffs and Aidan studies at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC)
Leevon is from Woolgoolga and is at Woolgoolga High School.
Boom Class Rockstar is the project of Brett Pattinson, frontman of ’80s pioneering Australian ska band the Allniters and Grant Hilton whose 40 years in
the industry have included design, development, merchandising, tour and event management and Sam King who has turned her creative hand to stage and lighting design for Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organisers among others.
Along with the competing bands, their artistic mates can enter the band-poster exhibition and competition.
Participants are supported by Boom Clash Rockstar partners, headspace and TwentyTen.
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New Arrangements of Bach To Delight Music Lovers
with repertoire ranging from the English virginalists to works produced in collaboration with contemporary Australian composers.
Dr Monorosi said in Bach’s day it wasn’t unusual for his music to be played as chamber works on various instruments.
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By Andrew VIVIANTHE Coffs Harbour Music Society (CHMS) says lovers of chamber music are in for an unusual and unique experience at the next Coffs Harbour Music Society concert on Friday, July 14.
The uncommon combination of two pianos and a clarinet in new arrangements of music by JS Bach will attempt to recreate the salon chamber experience of his time.
This modern interpretation re-imagines Bach’s original versions, which, the Society says, have sadly been lost.
The musicians behind this innovative program, Australian Kirill Monorosi, New Zealander Mark Walton, and Professor Inge Rosa of Germany, have established
international careers as performers, adjudicators and educators.
Baroque works by Bach feature strongly in the program, with his famous ‘Trio Sonatas’ (usually played as virtuoso organ pieces) arranged for piano and clarinet or tenor saxophone, followed by more Bach, arranged for two pianos and piano works by Brahms and Ravel.
Sydney-based Dr Monorosi is a pianist, teacher, composer and musicologist who trained at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatorium and studied at the Franz Liszt Hochschule für Musik in Weimar, Germany, before returning to Sydney.
He has given recitals of solo, chamber music and concertos in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Australia and Russia,
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the clarinet nor the saxophone existed in Bach’s time,”
he said.
“These new arrangements recapture the acoustic clarity and take advantage of the dynamic range and flexibility of the woodwind instruments and the modern piano, with much more expression than was possible on organ or harpsichord.”
Professor Inge Rosar completed her studies with the concert exam at the Hochschule für Musik in Saarbrücken.
She has won many awards in competitions, including first in the International Bach Competition, France, and has performed in Europe, Russia, the US, Argentina, South Korea and Australia.
Prof Rosar has given many masterclasses and lectures in universities throughout Europe, Russia, US, Argentina, South Korea and Australia and has recorded 11 CDs.
New Zealand-born Mark Walton is a highly-respected and popular figure in the Australian and New Zealand musical scene and is widely acknowledged as a virtuoso clarinet and saxophone performer and inspiring teacher.
For many years he was Chair of Woodwind and then Chair of Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium.
He has performed in many parts of the world, recorded numerous solo albums, written and compiled more than 200 music publications and written three books. Composition now takes up most of his time and his music is popular with audiences and performers.
Mr Walton was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2005 for his contribution to music education.
In keeping with the musicians’ focus on education, they will give a free traditional masterclass for pianists on Friday, July 14, from 1-3pm at Lecture Theatre D, CHEC.
President of CHMS, Liz Jamison, said, “the masterclass is for everyone and you do not need to be able to play — it’s about participating and enjoying”.
The concert will be at CHEC, Lecture Theatre D, at 7.30pm on Friday July14.
Tickets are $60, student/child $15 and are available from Jean at 0466985652 or at the door.
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Bellingen ‘yes’ Campaign Begins
By Andrew VIVIANON a day when thousands of people across the country were showing their support for a ‘yes’ vote at the upcoming referendum, locals in Bellingen began to mobilise to raise awareness of the ‘yes’ campaign during NAIDOC Week.
Gathering at the Bellingen launch of NAIDOC Week last Sunday at Maam
Baduying Park, the group was warmly welcomed by Bellingen Shire Councillor
Ellie Tree and Gumbaynggirr
Elder Micklo Jarrett, both vocal supporters of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Amber Jacobus, Bellingen co-convenor, said there had been a clear and concerted misinformation and disinformation campaign and it was important to get
back to the basics of what the Voice is about and stop the fear mongering and lies.
“We thought it was really important to be visible and celebrate during NAIDOC Week,” she said.
“We only registered with YES 23 last week.”
Within hours 20 new volunteers had signed up and were glad to see that a local ‘yes’ presence was hitting the ground to have
Helping to house people
By Mary KEILYMID NORTH COAST homeowners wishing to help others with affordable rent are building granny flats or other self-contained accommodation on their properties.
“My criteria was for a woman who was eligible for ‘social housing’,” Melissa Murano told NOTA of her move to take on a tenant.
Ms Murano lives in Bellingen and worked with the local Housing Matters Action Group to access a
tenant.
The tenant wanted privacy, a separate dwelling and a public walkway.
She achieved that in October 2022.
“I recommend that with regards to the tenancy agreement that you do it at arm’s length if it’s on your same property,” Ms Murano told NOTA.
Julianne McKeon from Coffs Harbour agrees. She and her husband Paul realised they could contribute to helping someone find accommodation, while increasing the value of their property.
“Being able to do something on the ground about the housing situation was what we wanted to do,” Julianne said.
They had a big block and it took six months from signing the paperwork to having it finished.
“You can use your home for equity and you easily get a loan because it will be paying itself off once you have a tenant,” she said.
Others who feel they can’t afford to live in their house alone, but don’t want to share their living space, have “added on” to their existing dwelling and share a common wall.
community conversations and help answer any questions people might have.
Ms Jacobus said the campaign wasn’t about influencing people, “we don’t plan to tell anyone what to do as there are a range of perspectives, but it’s important to talk it through with the facts and respect and dignity.
“At the end of the day this is about improving the lives of our First Nations people through a more-structured
approach to their inclusion in decision-making about issues that impact their lives,” she said.
“As Linda Burney recently said at Uluru, First Nations Australians got the vote at the Referendum in 1967 and now, all these years later, they need the Voice”.
The Bellingen ‘yes’ group will be hosting market and street stalls, letter-boxing, door-knocking, holding kitchen table conversations and will organise a
community forum.
Ms Jacobus said people had approached the group with many questions and wanted to sign up, and inquire about T-shirts and stickers supporting the campaign.
“Many were surprised about how simple the proposal is,” she said.
To receive email updates, get involved in campaigning and RSVP to events go to https://action.yes23.com. au/bellingen_shire_for_yes
Bypass update coming quarterly
By Andrea FERRARITHE first of Transport for NSW’s community information sessions about the Coffs Harbour Bypass took place on Thursday 29 June at Opal Cove resort. The community information sessions will move to various locations across Coffs Harbour quarterly. session will be promoted
via the project website, newsletters and Facebook.
Transport for NSW region north director Anna Zycki said the first session gave the Coffs Harbour bypass project staff an opportunity to meet Korora locals, answer questions and get valuable feedback from impacted residents and the wider
told News Of The Area.
“The key issues were about vehicle and cycling access for residents in the area, noise impacts and an overall general interest in the progress of the project.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the community as the project progresses.”
Ms Zycki said residents, business and community members were welcome to attend and ask questions,
give feedback and get up-todate information about the project.
Ms Zycki said since winning the contract in June 2022, the major contractor for the project, Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture, has been preparing the detailed design for the bypass, doing further geotechnical investigations and establishing access points to the corridor.
Campaigning for ‘yes’ at Harbourside Markets
By Andrew VIVIANTHIS Sunday, July 9, the Harbourside Markets will be the venue for ‘Come Together for Yes’, a fun, family-friendly event at the Harbourside Markets designed to show support for voting ‘yes’ in the referendum and providing an opportunity for people to ask questions and learn more.
The event is being conducted by ‘Coffs and Surrounds for Yes’, more than 120 locals who have come together to encourage people to support the Voice to Parliament.
Following similar events
around Australia and timed to mark the end of NAIDOC Week, local campaign organisers are inviting supporters to come together in a show of support for a resounding yes vote.
The main event will be from 10.30am until 11.30am with a Welcome to Country and speeches from Gumbaynggirr people about what the Voice and referendum means to them.
Organisers have been liaising with local Gumbaynggirr people in planning the event and speakers at the event will include Clark Webb, executive officer, Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan
Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC).
BMNAC and the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School recently resolved to support a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Chelsea Marshall, a Gumbyanggirr woman, will also speak.
Market goers are encouraged to the main event and then to stay around for other planned family-friendly activities and to connect with other supporters.
“I hope that the event shows that we have a community groundswell
of support for ‘yes’ that demonstrates the humanity and generosity of our community,” said event organiser Simone Olsen.
“It’s a small ask to give recognition and a ‘seat at the table’ to our First Nations people.”
Ms Olsen said the campaign would increase in visibility with a series of street and market stalls after Sunday and ‘Come Together for Yes’ will support any local kitchen table conversations.
In addition to ‘Coffs and Surrounds’, there are groups at Red Rock, Bellingen, and the Nambucca Valley.
More information can be found at https:// action.yes23.com.au/coffs_ surrounds_for_yes
“They’ve also developed drainage, bridge work and compound sites, removed vegetation in the project corridor and along the project boundary, installed project boundary fencing, and removed some additional buildings,” she said.
“A year on and the work on the bypass is really ramping up, with controlled blasting for cuts along the alignment
about to kick off, and work at Korora to include building the bus interchange at Kororo Public School and the new Luke Bowen Footbridge to start early next month.
“About 400 people are now working on the project.”
The project update is also available at pacifichighway.nsw.gov.au/ coffsharbourbypass
One Enchanted Evening sets the moods for Bellingen Muse
q Honey Barbara, a contemporary folk band performing at Bellingen Muse, will play and sing original music reflecting their passion for humanity and the planet: Kathy Gibbings, Julie Hutchinson, Marie Melon and Odile Lejus.
City of Coffs Harbour News
By Andrea FERRARITO set the mood and whet the appetite for the September return of Bellingen Muse, formerly the Bellingen Fine Music Festival, the Bellingen Community Arts Council (BCAC) is putting on a one-evening taster event called One Enchanted Evening.
Raising funds for Bellingen Muse, One Enchanted Evening is on Sunday 6 August, 5pm to 8pm, in the new studio behind the Bellingen Memorial Hall.
“The evening’s full and varied program will showcase talented local musicians and be a delight for all music lovers - jazz, folk and classical,” John Conway, BCAC committee member, told News Of The Area.
Accompanied by Chris Judd, Kym Pitman sings her beautiful, haunting songs of reverence for the land.
“A soulful poet and award-winning songwriter, Kym, with Chris’s delicate approach, perfectly conveys the vast landscapes painted by the lyrics.”
Honey Barbara, a contemporary folk band, plays and sings original music reflecting a passion for humanity and the planet.
Julie Hutchinson, Kathy Gibbings, Odile Lejus and Marie Melon, playing a wide range of instruments from harmonica to double bass, make up this powerful and unique group.
Three Reeds, a woodwind trio of two
clarinetists and one bassoon, will perform a selection of well-known classical works.
Karin Braidwood, much-loved local classical guitarist, will play a mix of contemporary and traditional works.
“A highlight will be a duet with guitarist James Pollard,” said John.
“Finally, the Bellingen Jazz Co-op will bring together talented jazz musicians to have a spontaneous musical conversation spiced with fun.”
An auction of local artists’ works and raffle complete this fun evening in support of the fabulous Bellingen Muse Festival.
For ticket information see: trybooking. com/CIPOL or at the door.
Bellingen Muse festival returns to the town on Thursday 14 September through to Sunday 17 September, 2023.
City’s Operational Plan and Delivery Program Finalised
The City of Coffs Harbour’s 2022-2026 Delivery Program (Year 2), 2023/24 Operational Plan and supporting financial information have been finalised and adopted following community consultation.
The Program and Plan outline the projects, services and activities the City will provide, how much they will cost and when they will be delivered.
The Delivery Program and Operational Plan, which includes the 2023-2026 Delivery Program Income Statements, Long Term Financial Plan, 2023/24 Fees and Charges and 2023/24 Statement of Revenue Policy, were on public exhibition for 28 days during May 2023. In total, 13 submissions were received.
The 2023/24 Consolidated Income Statement forecasts an estimated operating surplus (before capital grants and contributions) of $13.429m, including an operating surplus (before capital grants and contributions) of $0.002m for the General Fund.
“We are maintaining a deliberate focus on ensuring the City’s financial sustainability. The City’s operational expenditure has been proactively constrained to fit within the available operational revenues,” said City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos. “Unlike 17 other councils across the state that have this year applied for very significant special rate rises to cope with the post-pandemic economic climate, the City is in a very favourable and stable financial position.
“We have no need – or plans – to apply for any special rate rise beyond the annual increase set for all councils by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).”
The major focus areas for the coming years outlined in the Program and Plan are:
• Realigning the current service levels and asset delivery to achieve the City’s ongoing financial sustainability;
• Working with the NSW Government in developing the NSW Government’s Jetty Foreshore Precinct masterplan, and projects that emerge from it, to create vibrant and inclusive places;
• Preparing for a post-bypass Coffs Harbour through urban design and planning outcomes, while supporting the community and businesses through the transition;
• Helping drive new housing opportunities by facilitating residential release areas and urban renewal;
• Supporting the community and City to better adapt to change – everything from waste and recycling, renewables, climate change through to a solid foundation to sustain us all before, during and after disasters and emergencies;
• Delivering active transport options to help foster and active, safe and healthy community; and
• Investigating innovative and effective waste landfill options.
Council has also agreed to use $200,000 of the $672,891 Jetty Strip Detailed Design fund included in the 2023/24 Operational Plan for an additional 2023/24 capital project – Jetty Strip and First Avenue Sawtell Streetscape Renovations.
“These are key visitor destinations and they are currently looking pretty tired so would really benefit from some TLC in the form of painting, lighting, improved street furniture and so on,” said the Mayor.
“Local businesses are all still doing it tough and this is a great way we can support them.”
What’s On
NAIDOC Growin’ and Groovin’
The City of Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga Community Gardens are hosting a NAIDOC Week celebration of living lighter, healthier and more affordably on Sunday 9 July, 9am-3pm. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! No need to register - just turn up.
• Share in community connection.
• Learn expert tips for growing your own food.
• Hear from First Nations community members about ways we can care for this patch of paradise.
• Find out ways we can find more connection in the event of disasters.
• Get creative with free craft activities.
• Enjoy music, fun and good times!
Plus there are two FANTASTIC – and FREE - workshops. Places are limited so please book your spot:
• 9:15am: Bush Tucker and Medicine Tour - https://shorturl.at/bhLNY
12 noon: Play with Clay workshop for kids - https://shorturl.at/hqwHQ
For more info, go to www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/gg
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Chilli Festival A Hot Success
By Andrew VIVIAN
CHILLY it might have been at first, but the 24th Sawtell Chilli Festival took place in glorious winter weather, a far cry from the rain of last year.
More than 5,000 patrons happily parted with the $5 entrance fee to wander First Avenue, along with as many as 3,000 children, teenagers and others to browse the more than seventy stalls, watch spicy wing-eating competitions and cooking demonstrations and listen to music.
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley attended the festival with Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.
Ms Beazley chatted with MC Ben Stevenson, from Another Tasty Event, at the opening of the festival and then mingled and
chatted with festival goers.
However, Her Excellency declined the opportunity of competing in the spicy wingeating competition as did Mr Singh, despite a short chant of “Gurmesh! Gurmesh!”, but Brit Ramsey from NBN rose to the challenge.
Karen Martini, from Better Homes and Gardens, conducted cooking demonstrations and used jalapenos in her dishes.
She also signed copies of her new book, “Cook”.
Festival goers had a wonderful array of chilli-based sauces, flavourings, foods and drinks that were available as well as other food and drink stands and stalls selling clothing, candles and other wares.
First Avenue businesses also opened, with a number also getting into the ‘chilli spirit’.
Chatting at the event Clive Greenway,
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Coffs City Orchestra plays Music of Winter
By Andrea FERRARI
MUSIC of Winter, a concert by the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra, will be performed at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday 16 July at 2pm presenting a “wonderful” concert of winter-inspired music.
Themed concerts are a new idea for the orchestra, and being wintertime now, they felt it was fitting.
Creative director, Tim Egan and secretary, Pam
Fayle, found a huge treasure trove of wintry music across many genres.
Together they have curated an adventure of music through the winter season from a range of composers such as Grieg, RimskyKorsakoff and Sibelius.
The concert also offers a few surprises with a wintery theme and some fantasy pieces such as a medley of music from the movies Frozen and the Polar Express.
“Frozen is really popular
with the children, they love singing along ‘Let it go, let it go…” trumpeter Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area.
For those who enjoy Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the strings will feature an inspiring version of ‘Winter’.
“It sounds so good.
“Hearing it gives me goosebumps,” said Cathie.
This is the first time the orchestra has played in Bellingen for three years.
“It’s been so long since
we’ve played in Bello,” she said.
“Covid stopped us and then the Memorial Hall closed for renovations, but now it’s reopened, and we’ll be back.”
There are fifty-five members of the orchestra across a good balance of instruments.
“We have two bassoon players, a bassoonist being quite rare, and an oboe player, also rare.”
While the oboe player will be away for the Music of Winter concert, the French horn player doubles as an oboist.
“That’s Kerrie McInnes, she’s very clever being able to go from brass to reed,” said Cathie.
“Our other French horn
player is Frank Leitch, who came to the orchestra following recovery from a terrible motorcycle accident where he lost an arm.”
Frank’s wife helped him a lot through his recovery and found out that if he took up music and learned a musical instrument it would support his mental health journey.
She discovered that the French horn was one of the most suitable instruments for someone with only one arm to play.
“Frank is so thankful that his wife ‘pushed’ him into learning the French horn because he’s now enjoying playing in our orchestra,” said Cathie.
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“Coffs City Orchestra is like family,” she said.
“We all turn up each week for rehearsals, coming from rural properties, from the city, from as far out as Urunga, and even from Grafton.
“A few weeks ago, the cello player brought in about 50 bits of cut-up pumpkin after they’d harvested them.
“The violinist works in a community garden and brought in some bush lemons and cos lettuce . . . we swap food and swap music, it’s lovely,” said Cathie.
To find out more about Coffs City Orchestra and the Music of Winter concert see: www.coffsorchestra.or.au
The ‘why’ in Dry July
By Andrea FERRARICOFFEE catch-ups is one way to go for a social fix during Dry July, the annual challenge encouraging Aussies to give up alcohol and raise funds towards improving the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer, says Dry July participant Michelle Aubert, who lives in Emerald Beach.
“Or taking mineral water
if I’m going to a friend’s place for lunch, or driving,” she said.
Michelle is doing Dry July for a range of reasons, fuelled by a feeling of needing a gap, a break, time to sit things out.
“I’m going away on a surf trip later in the year and I want to be as fit and healthy as I can be for that,” Michelle told News Of The Area.
“I’m an events manager, I work hard and at the end of
the day I might have a drink as a reward.
“I have no work events booked during July, so the timing is perfect,” she said.
“We lost mum to T-cell lymphoma in February this year, which we didn’t know she had, and it was quick.
“I’m sad; I’m not ready to move on from my grief but sometimes if I feel like a glass of wine, I have one, and I’m not going to do that
anymore,” she said.
Her mum was the local fundraising, charitable legend, Margaret Crawley, who played a huge role in the success of Coffs Harbour Show and the Coffs Harbour Garden Club.
“I’m 54 and my body is changing, and I can feel and see the effects of alcohol, it doesn’t help.
“It’s time,” she said.
Negative peer pressure from friends who think they’ve lost their drinking
buddy can be off putting for some Dry July-ers.
Michelle said, ”I’ve never been one to succumb to peer pressure and I know my friends will support me.”
Bestie Angela Martin, acting chief executive at Lifeline, has said she’s got the peppermint tea brewing.
“She’s told me, you can have a peppermint tea while I have a G&T.”
Dry July has proved its punch, celebrating its 15year milestone in 2023.
Co-founder Brett Macdonald said, “we couldn’t be prouder to be the trailblazers of such a positive global trend, that has not only impacted people’s health and relationship with alcohol, but above all, has raised vital funds for people affected by cancer”.
Dry July Foundation chief executive Katie Evans said it was undeniable that the mass participation in Dry July had impacted Australia’s drinking culture.
“Our research this year proves people are less
Free Workshops At The Gypsy Art Group Exhibition
By Andrew VIVIANGYPSY Art Group members
will again exhibit their unique arts and crafts at the Coffs Regional Botanic Garden from Monday July 10 until Friday July 14, from 10am until 3 pm, daily.
The exhibition will feature the group’s wide range of pieces for viewing and sale including, painting, printing making, journals, collectables, fibre works, eco-
printed cotton, silk and wool wearables.
A feature of the group’s exhibitions are the free hands-on workshops from 10.30am.
Tuesday’s workshop is gelli printing with Faye Sharples, Thursday features eco dye on paper with Kerrie Stewart and book binding with Monique Buchbach while Lyn Yeadon will share mini albums on Friday.
Bookings are not required
and Coffs Coast residents are urged to go along and broaden their creative interests.
Spokesperson for the group, Kerri Stewart, said, “we guarantee you will enjoy seeing the artworks and taking part in the workshops”.
For more information about the Gypsy Art Group, phone Sharron on 0401 044 417 or simply chat with members each day at the exhibition.
worried about backlash from their mates if they opt to take a break from the booze.
“Dry July research found 73 percent of people agree that it is more popular than ever, and over half admit it’s no longer taboo to take a booze break.”
As for past Dry July participants, the experience has been such a positive one, that four in five have considered going completely alcohol-free.
“Taking 31 days off drinking in July also offers people a little circuit breaker in their year.
“Whether you're signing up to raise funds for a cancer foundation close to your heart, doing it for a loved one, or maybe you want to improve your health or your bank balance, every reason is valid, and participants always finish the challenge with a true sense of achievement,” she said.
To sign up for Dry July or make a donation, visit the Dry July website – www. dryjuly.com.
Coffs Bypass info on the go
By Andrea FERRARIA MOBILE community
information van staffed by Transport for NSW personnel is popping up in various venues around Coffs city sharing the latest information about the Coffs Harbour bypass project
and answering people’s questions.
Anyone can drop in and have a chat.
The van kicked off at Korora Sports Ground on Monday 3 July, next stop was on Thursday 6 July at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Friday 7 July will have the
bus at Brelsford Park on Earl Street, Coffs with a morning drop-in session at 9am until 11.30am.
Next stop is Tuesday 11 July when the van will be at the Surf Club from 2pm until 4.30pm and, for an evening session, the team will be at Park Beach Plaza on Thursday 13 July at 5pm until 7.30pm.
A look ahead at all of the van’s locations
throughout July is available at pacifichighway.nsw.gov. au/coffsharbourbypass.
While the community information van is operating, the community display office in Moonee Street will close in the week starting 7 August.
Transport for NSW region north director, Anna Zycki, said keeping the community informed about work on the bypass and giving people an
easy way to touch base with any questions or concerns, was a key consideration for the project.
“It can sometimes be difficult for people to come to the display office in the CBD, so we’re hitting the road and coming to the community,” Ms Zycki said.
“As a mobile resource, the van facilitates unprecedented community access to project
team members at convenient locations.
“It will house the latest project information, including an interactive map, progress photos, educational videos and artist impressions of the completed bypass, and presents an exciting opportunity for the community to learn more about the project,” she said.
Orara Valley residents, send your postcards in
By Andrea FERRARITHERE’S one week to go to participate in the Heartstart Glenreagh postcard campaign.
The postcards provide local residents with the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback about how a community hub in the Orara Valley would work best.
Saturday July 15 is the last day for postcards to be returned to the drop-off points.
The postcards are still
available at general stores and café collection points across the valley: Coramba, Ulong, Lowanna, Lanitza, Coutts Crossing and Glenreagh General Stores and Idle In Café at Nana Glen.
Hundreds of postcards have been distributed for locals to fill in with their comments, concerns, collaborations and challenges relating to how they would like the proposed community hub to work.
A community hub is understood to be a safe and
supported place where local and broader communities can come and build resilience, create connections and share resources.
This could be before, during or after a disaster or as part of everyday life.
For the project in the Orara Valley, a spokesperson for Heartstart Glenreagh said it was vital the community had input on what that looks like in their locality.
“Whether you’re a longtime resident, a passionate community advocate, or a newcomer with fresh perspectives, your ideas are invaluable and welcome,” Faye Neil, spokesperson for Glenreagh HeartStart, told News Of The Area.
Rewarding participation, there’s a chance to win a $100 voucher.
“Complete the short survey and return it to the collection box or take a photograph of your response and text it to Faye Neil*.
“One lucky person who completes the survey will win a $100 visa gift card,” she said.
The winner will be announced at the Glenreagh Timber Festival on Saturday 29 July, where Heartstart Glenreagh will have an information stall.
Heartstart Glenreagh has received funding from the Foundation of Rural and Regional Renewal and the Yulgilbar Foundation to engage with the people living in the region about the need for a community hub and to develop an action plan to support its development and implementation.
“Right now, there is no
dedicated community hub in the Orara Valley.
“Having a central hub or a network of connected hubs across the Orara Valley will support our community to continue its recovery after recent disasters and will serve as a cornerstone for building resilience and connection within our dispersed communities.
“The idea is to bring people together, fostering a sense of belonging and drawing together the collective strength of the diverse communities in the Orara Valley,” said Faye.
“It is important to recognise that each community within the Orara Valley is unique and has its own needs.
“But there are also common challenges, problems and issues.”
This includes a lack of medical and allied health services, people who feel isolated and disconnected from each other and a desire to have more local support and resources available in an emergency, she said.
The current project is about exploring the different ways to address these challenges and to bring people together to build collective resilience.
“This could be building a new central facility, better utilising the existing network of community facilities or even providing a mobile service that moves around communities,” said Faye.
“The lovely local shop owners are on board and helping to promote the survey.
“But we need more support to make this a success and to reach as many people as possible across the Valley,” she said.
“It would be fantastic if you could rally a few friends, neighbours or family members to complete the survey.”
For more info email: heartstart@glenreagh.org. au or phone Heartstart Glenreagh’s Faye Neil* on 0439 190 076 or simply follow Heartstart Glenreagh’s Facebook page.
SATURDAY
Glenreagh Giant Garage Sale in on
By Andrea FERRARIGLENREAGH Giant Garage
Sale is back on Saturday 8 July at 7am, after its last appearance in 2017.
Local resident at the time, Chris Gooley came up with the concept of having a massive garage sale for the entire community on one day and creating a monster attraction.
With Chris’s relocation to Tasmania, he requested local organising legend Terry Powick to carry on his legacy.
Terry told News Of The Area how it works.
“Anyone living in or around Glenreagh can submit their address as the location of their garage sale,” he said.
“This year, we've hired The Glenreagh Hall for folks who live outside of town to bring items to sell.
“On the day, booklets with a map and addresses will be available at the Hall and Glenreagh General Store,” he said.
Terry described the Glenreagh community’s support as “amazing”.
The Country Women’s Association (CWA) and Anglican Church are just a couple of local groups that will participate in the sale.
The Glenreagh Giant Garage Sale attracted more than 4000 visitors to the town in 2017.
Its popularity put down to the old adage,
‘one man's trash is another man's treasure’, along with the homemade bits ‘n’ bobs and the town's foodie attractions.
“The best way to arrange your day,” Terry advised, “is to come early since the early bird gets the worm.
“To begin, choose a parking spot around the Glenreagh Hall or Golden Dog and walk to the Hall or Glenreagh General Store to pick up a brochure.”
You'll be able to roam about the neighbourhood, going from store to store, he said.
“I've urged folks who have a store to put a balloon in front of their house.
“Before you depart
q Open house for the sale at Lions Club of Orara Valley.
Glenreagh on your way out heading south towards Nana Glen, drive over the bridge, follow the road around, turn right as you cross the rail tracks, and then left onto Kookaburra Drive for more,” he said.
If the previous event is any indication, the organisers are expecting a large crowd.
“Glenreagh is a fantastic community with three fantastic food businesses.
“You can have a bite to eat at Glenreagh Bakery, which makes great pies and pastries, or go to Glenreagh General Store for a burger or steak sandwich.
“And don't forget about our fantastic pub.
“If you've never enjoyed a meal at the Golden Dog Hotel, you're missing out.
“Country-style friendliness accompanied by a refreshing beer,” said Terry.
With all the dazzling distractions, Terry says visitors are not to worry about getting lost in a Glenreagh residence.
“The town is small and friendly; we've got plenty of country hospitality [and people] who will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.”
For enquiries phone Terry Powick on 0403 064 386.
Still paying to park at Coffs hospital
By Andrea FERRARISTANDING outside Coffs Harbour Health Campus
next to the hospital car park pay machine on Monday 3 July, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh
Singh said the Minns Labor Government had broken its election pledge to provide free hospital parking at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, starting on 1 July 2023.
Mr Singh said during the 2023 state election campaign, the LiberalsNationals Coalition committed to free parking at all regional and rural hospitals in NSW for all patients, visitors and staff.
“Labor then matched this commitment,” he said.
Mr Singh said documents
from the Parliamentary Budget Office confirmed the Minns Labor Government had broken another key election commitment by retaining parking fees at regional hospitals.
Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast, believes the Minns Labor Government to be city centric and failing regional areas.
“Under the Minns Labor Government, regional NSW communities are being treated like second-class citizens when it comes to cost-of-living measures.
“People are stressed about the cost of living in a way that they weren’t two years ago,” Mr Singh told News Of The Area.
“People are usually not coming to hospital for a positive reason; they are most likely stressed.
“Asking them to pay for their parking just adds more to an already stressful time and could mean cutting back on visiting a loved one,” he said.
“The Coalition’s Active and Creative kids vouchers have been slashed by 85 percent, the Regional Seniors Travel Card and the Regional Apprentice Card are facing the chopping block, and Labor have yet to even open applications for the Regional University Student Travel Card.
“With the current costof-living crisis our citizens are facing, Labor is failing to deliver on any meaningful
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new policies to help families in NSW.
“The least they can do is honour their existing policies,” he said.
Health Minister Ryan Park’s office told News Of The Area, “we will be delivering on our commitment to make parking free for all patients, staff and visitors at all rural and regional NSW public hospitals, including Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland, Belmont, Shoalhaven and Tweed.
“We stand by this commitment and will have more to say about the extension in the coming weeks.
“Free parking is currently available for staff in all NSW regional hospitals, as part of this election commitment
free parking will be extended to patients and family members in regional hospitals.
“The NSW government
is committed to providing access and delivering high-quality healthcare to patients in rural, regional and remote communities.”
It’s a dog’s life
By Mary KEILY MILLIE, a five-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier and her owner, Martin Young, who live in Boambee East, near Coffs Harbour, clock up thousands of kilometres a year, training dogs and competing locally and interstate.
Last weekend, they were in Durack, Queensland, where DOGS Qld hosted the National titles in rally and obedience and the state titles in agility, jumping, games, obedience and trick dog tests.
It is rare to see another Staffy at trials and Martin told News of the Area, “we are trying to break the mould and show how capable this breed really is in multiple areas”.
He said, “they are more than a family pet as they prove to be good all rounders in dog sports.”
The typical characteristics of the breed are that they are intelligent, loyal, have indomitable spirit, are courageous, very capable and equally affectionate.
They can do more than people think, as this breed has
been stereotyped as aggressive, stubborn and not easily trainable.
“They are an absolutely fantastic breed and as good as any working dog.” he said.
After reading “Jock of the Bushveld” by Percy Fitzpatrick as a child, he was determined to get a “Stafford”.
In order to compete, one must firstly join a dog club, do a basic obedience class to make sure the dog is socialised and trained in the basics and then one can branch into dog sports.
Puppies should be trained from day one.
It’s often the handlers who need the most training.
“I didn’t know how much this passion would take over my life,” Martin said.
“It’s sheer joy to build a bond and relationship, develop a language and partnership and jointly solve problems.”
Martin is a member of the Coffs Harbour and Grafton dog training clubs and as well as competing, he organises the Coffs obedience, rally and tricks trials and also helps out with teaching and obedience classes.
Families bowled over by iPlay
By Andrea FERRARI
iPLAY Tenpin City hosted an opening night on Saturday 1 July in its new home in Coffs Harbour, which more than met their hopes for the venue.
Themed, ‘The School’s Out Party’, iPlay Tenpin City welcomed families and friends for the celebration of bringing tenpin bowling back to Coffs.
Adriano Franchi, national marketing and sales director at iPlay Australia said, “we are so glad they have enjoyed our invigorated venue experience and we are so happy to have had so many guests having a great time and sharing genuine excitement about our new attractions, which we will be rolling out soon.
“Our opening event at iPlay Tenpin City –Coffs Harbour has made the iPlay Australia team
realise how important these types of events are to our communities, and the genuinely positive impact they can have on individuals and families,” he said.
“We can’t wait to roll these out as regular events.”
The iPlay Tenpin City team thanked all the families and friends who attended the party.
Saturday’s party was the
official opening, signaling iPlay is in town and ready to play.
iPlay thanked its partners Coca Cola Australia and The Smiley Squad for their contributions to the event.
Adriano said, “the kids were smiling from ear to ear as they collected buckets of tickets to exchange for prizes, and mums and dads
Library vibes this school holiday
By Andrea FERRARIMIX it Like a DJ is a free workshop facilitated by local, long-time DJ, DJ Dangerwaves, and hosted by Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga libraries during the school holidays.
Bellingen Shire Council has secured the Regional Youth Winter Holiday Break
grant, meaning the libraries will be putting on this unique event for free for teens.
Rowena Sierant, shire librarian told News Of The Area, "DJ Dangerwaves embodies the true spirit of supporting local talent, which is why I chose to collaborate with him.
“His remarkable contributions to our community and his exceptional artistry make him the perfect choice.
“We came up with the
idea together and I know his passion for music will inspire our younger audiences and the collaboration will be a success,” she said.
With more than twenty years’ experience, local DJ Dangerwaves is looking forward to leading the sessions.
He is renowned for his sixth sense in reading what the dance floor craves.
“I like to seamlessly weave my sonic mathematics through genres and styles,”
could be heard bartering for favours if they won their set on the Extreme Hoops prize ticket game.
Giveaways, free balloon twisting and face painting were all part of the fun. iPlay Tenpin City Coffs Harbour is a family entertainment venue boasting thirteen bowling lanes, numerous arcade machines along with food and beverages, “allowing our guests to have the ultimate fun,” Adriano said.
said DJ Dangerwaves.
Participants will decide on their favourite music genre and learn to mix their chosen tunes.
Using professional equipment, they will have fun aligning the beats, so the songs are in sync and sound just like a DJ.
All equipment will be supplied, and numbers are strictly limited.
These events will take
place at Dorrigo Library on Tuesday 11 July, Bellingen Library on Wednesday 12 July and Urunga Library on Thursday 13 July from 2–4pm at each venue.
You can book your place online at www.crl.nsw.gov. au or by phoning your local library - Bellingen 6655 1744, Dorrigo 6657 2234 and Urunga 6655 6444.
The libraries acknowledge NAIDOC week
for the school holidaying kids.
All three libraries are running an interactive quiz, each supported by a NAIDOC display with books participants can find the answers in, closing on Saturday 15 July 2023.
“I hope to see young people embracing the NAIDOC week events at the shire libraries,” said Rowena.
Legacy centenary celebrated in Coffs
By Andrea FERRARIA SPECTACULARLY blue-sky, sunny day in Coffs Harbour welcomed The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health arriving on Friday 30 June.
The route started at Diggers Beach just before 11am on Friday morning.
Mayor Paul Amos cut the ribbon to officially launch the relay in Coffs Harbour with chief executive and director of nursing at Coffs Harbour Legacy Nursing Home, Shawn Bergquist, beginning the flame’s journey through Coffs Harbour as the first Torch Bearer.
Torch Bearers including Legacy beneficiaries, Legatees and Defence personnel and
the Legacy Op Shop finishing at C.Ex Services Memorial.
Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson lit the cauldron at the conclusion of the relay.
Another highlight of the relay was Pauline Barnes walking to support her exnavy husband who passed away two years ago and was walking on behalf of war widows.
An Australian Defence Force tri-service escort
accompanied the Torch Bearers.
Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos told NOTA, “Legacy is a very strong, committed and enduring Australian icon.
“It all stems from The Promise, when a digger promised he’d look after his friend’s missus and kids …
“I have been to the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Ypres, Belgium,” Mr Amos said.
The memorial is
dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I and whose graves are unknown.
“I have seen the esteem in which the soldiers are held in, over there.
“Legacy stands for the Australia sentiment of not leaving anyone behind,” said Mr Amos.
Legacy is an iconic Australian charity that has been helping the families of veterans for 100 years.
Through the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, Legacy is paying tribute to the sacrifice of many Australians and highlighting to the community the important work Legacy does in supporting veterans’ families
for the past 100 years.
The relay is also a chance to thank and acknowledge the countless volunteers across local communities who have provided assistance and support.
The relay started in Pozieres, France on 23 April 2023 and will end in Melbourne October 2023.
q Mayor Paul Amos said he honoured to share in the journey of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay when it came to Coffs Harbour on Friday 30 June.
q Proud Torch Bearers were accompanied by supports, friends and family members in Legacy.
q Legacy Torch Bearers proud to be part of the Centenary celebrations in Coffs Harbour.
Talking Weather Watching 101
By Andrea FERRARIWEATHER Watching 101 workshop in Coramba at the village’s Community Hall on Saturday 1 July was the first of three workshops focusing on understanding and reading the weather and preparing for weather events.
Facilitated by Sue Lennox, co-founder of OzGREEN and supported by City of Coffs Harbour, Weather 101 will next be
delivered in Sawtell on Saturday 22 July and in Woolgoolga on Saturday 5 August.
Following consecutive and compounding weatherrelated disasters, the City of Coffs Harbour has heard from the community that understanding severe weather and associated forecasts is a key factor in aiding their recovery.
In collaboration with OzGREEN, these free workshops are designed to
build community capacity and preparedness for severe weather events such as flood, storm, fire, drought and heatwave.
Sue will explain how to read a synoptic chart, use reliable sources of weather information, how to follow warnings coming from emergency service broadcasts during severe events, including tracking rain and river heights during major rain events, and learn how to set up links to these
weather sites.
Sue is a former science teacher who brings three decades of experience in citizen science and enabling communities to be informed and involved in caring for the environment, strengthening community resilience and living sustainably.
Speaking with News Of The Area after the first workshop in Coramba, Sue said she was delighted with how it went.
“The feedback from
participants was that they really valued seeing how to follow major weather events, and also learn what a good daily practice involves,” she said.
“Participants had a clear recognition that we need to know how to monitor the weather, so we know what’s coming and to be prepared.
“Mostly I talked about what I do daily and how to step that up if it looks like there’s some more major weather coming,” she said.
“Living rurally outside of Bellingen I can get cut off by floods and I live near a forest, but equally if you’re living in the city, you need to know so you can prepare.”
Everyone left with some links to some useful sites, they can use on their own devices, and some useful plans about what they are going to do themselves.
“Understanding the weather is a key skill we should all have,” said Sue. Weather 101 coming up in Sawtell and Woolgoolga will be tailored to their location.
The outcome of the workshops is to build community capacity and preparedness for severe weather events.
“We can never be too prepared,” said Sue.
All workshops begin at 2pm until 3.30pm and you must register to attend, “let us know you’re coming,” said Sue.
Learn more and register at www.ozgreen.org/ weather101.
For any questions, email Sue at sue@ozgreen.org.au.
OzGREEN is a Bellingenbased charity that empowers communities to create a sustainable future.
Dance classes from go to whoa
WOOLGOOLGA Performing Arts Studio offers classes and training in all genres of dance, musical theatre, music, vocal training and acting.
And at the moment it’s offering a special $25 unlimited trial pass for one week - for that you can trial every class you can in one week.
There is a class at WPAS suitable for everyone, no matter their age or skill level.
The offerings range from recreational dance classes through to the Vocational Training Program, which provides students with further training and performance opportunities.
In addition WPAS also offers the WPAS Talent Agency “Naidu Artists”, which is devoted to offering its students greater performance chances on the Coffs Coast and serving as a bridge to the cities for talent representation.
WPAS also offers an Elite Day Training program, which is geared towards those students wanting to take their dance to the next level and are designed to prepare students for pre-professional programs.
Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio is also unveiling a new addition to its VTP program, a senior/elite ‘Production Year’ on tour. This program is designed to provide the senior/elite
Coffs Harbour Workshops
Face-to-Face commencing 25 August Zoom workshops commencing July
students of WPAS with an opportunity to work towards creating a performance experience that explores the art of dance and its unlimited forms.
For more information about what classes are available, email info@ woolgoolgaperformingartsstudio or head to the website to register for your enrolment information pack.
Dorrigo’s market and WHAT'SVIBIN'
MADE in Dorrigo Street Market combines with Baffy’s Show and Shine this weekend in Dorrigo.
On Saturday from 9am to 2pm the markets open and, as part of the festivities, a section of Hickory Street will be closed from 9am onwards.
Discover a diverse range of locally-crafted arts and crafts, showcasing the unique talents of our local vendors. Explore handmade and locally-grown products that reflect the essence of the local community.
Take your time to enjoy the warm country hospitality while sipping on a freshly brewed coffee or sampling delicious treats from one of the many local food stalls.
Don't miss Baffy's Show and Shine, where an impressive display of cars and motorcycles will be showcased, ranging from the exotic to the more everyday models.
All entered participants will have the chance to compete for the coveted People's Choice prize money.
The Dorrigo Street Market and Baffy's Show and Shine for a day filled with community spirit, creativity, and the thrill of beautiful vehicles on display.
WHAT'SVIBIN'
and vehicles on show
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [M]
•Insidious: The Red Door (CTC)
•Mission Impossible 7 (CTC)
•Barbie (CTC)
•Oppenheimer (CTC)
•Cats at the Museum (G)
HANS: DISCO SPEKTAKULAR TOUR
Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:00pm
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR: HOPE
Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Saturday August 12, 2023 @ 7:30pm RHYTHMS OF IRELAND
Monday August 14, 2023 @ 6:30pm
BJORN AGAIN: THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC 2023
Friday August 25, 2023 @ 8:00pm
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT - TRIBUTE TO ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Sunday August 27, 2023 @ 2:00pm
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ 7:30pm
SHE WILL ROCK YOU “THE STORY OF WOMEN WHO DARED TO ROCK THE WORLD”
Friday October 6, 2023 @ 7:30pm
THE AFTERNOON AT THE POPS: THE MUSICALS OF BROADWAY
Sunday October 29, 2023 @ 2.00pm
THE AUSTRALIAN INXS SHOW
Saturday December 9, 2023 @ 7.30pm
RUNNING INTO THE SHADOWS OF FLEETWOOD MAC (PG)
Friday May 17, 2024 @ 8.00pm.
HYPOTHETICAL Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOODHomemade will costs a bundle
ROBERT is the sole owner of a successful cattle farm. He is not in a relationship and has no children.
Helen is a friend of Robert’s. She lives on the farm and although she does not pay board, she assists Robert in various aspects of running the farm.
Robert makes a homemade will, leaving the farm to Helen together with his livestock, plant and equipment and his other personal effects.
His will then states that in the event that Helen suffers from ill health or for any other reason wishes to leave the farm, that the farm is left to his niece, Penny.
The will contains many spelling mistakes and punctuation errors and in some respects resembles a “stream of consciousness”.
Unfortunately, Robert passesaway and shortly thereafter Helen vacates the property.
Helen’s interpretation of the will is that she is given the farm out-right and she lists the farm with a local real estate agent.
Penny commences action in the Supreme Court, seeking an order that on the proper “construction” of the will, she is now entitled to become the sole owner of the farm.
After a hearing, the Supreme Court judge delivers a 25-page judgement, ultimately ordering that Penny is entitled to the farm.
The Judge orders that the legal costs of all concerned, are payable out of Robert’s estate.
If Robert had received proper legal advice and retained a competent solicitor to draft a will for him, his estate would have saved tens of thousands of dollars.
It is important to note that the relatively recent advent of online will-making platforms are often little more than electronic versions of homemade wills which have the potential to lead to similar problems. which may include the misdescription of assets, a misunderstanding of the legal principles involved and to mistakes regarding the due execution of the will.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.
Cutting corners for what?
DEAR News Of The Area,
ANN Deans has voiced the opinion of all Coffs Harbour residents and ratepayers.
She is absolutely correct on all counts in relation to cultural and civic space - it’s ugly, in a bad position, with no parking and has put the ratepayers in a dire position of ongoing rate rises.
We have to pay for this unnecessary monstrosity regardless of us all being against it from the beginning.
An ongoing result of this is that necessary services are being cut around the town - by the present manager.
They’re trying to cut corners, but unfortunately the wrong ones.
Example - we now have no weekend cleanup in most places - the jetty, skateparks and other general areas.
The weekend is one of the busiest times for people to be out and about - making a
mess - which is not being cleaned up until Monday morning.
The town is an absolute disaster - public toilets included.
Come on manager, wake up.
Deduct this huge overspend from somewhere else, oh yes, the final spend being $150,000,000, so much more than the ridiculous $80,000,000 that had been projected.
Of course there was no contingency plan to cover the final cost, but our lowly community knew it was bound to blow out, which was another reason for not wanting it.
Not needed, not wanted, and now we all have to pay - thanks Coffs Harbour Council.
The mayor was lucky she got out in time wasn't she, leaving the other councillors accountable?.
Everybody check your rates!
Regards, D. WILSON, Coffs Harbour.
Clean it up Council
DEAR News Of The Area,
I ASK myself, would Coffs win Tidy Towns?
I don't think so, I have just come home from Queensland and the way they keep their roundabouts, parks, roadside gardens and the like, it is a credit to their local councils and their workers.
Outside our Council chambers there are good-looking gardens in the roundabout, also Harbour Drive and Hogbin Drive, and one more outside the racecourse but that's
where it all ends.
When driving into Coffs from the southern end, the roundabout at England's Rd a disgrace.
I realise you can't have high shrubs. but small hedging and ground covers would keep safety first.
Another poor show is the roundabout at Orlando and Hogbin Dr and many more.
Now what about the garden beds along the highway full of weeds?
Come on Council, we all realise how
DEAR Jasminda,
When I had my first baby and my sister had hers, we agreed to buy gifts for our nieces and nephews at Christmas and for birthdays. Seven years later, I still have one child and she has four and plans more. It's becoming expensive for me.
Helen D.Dear Helen,
AH, the joy of giving. Countless trips to the shop to trawl through potential presents that cost more than a week's worth of groceries, only to watch the recipient get more joy from the packaging.
It's a thankless gig, and yet we persist. You've really drawn the short straw here, but there's another way of looking at it.
Research shows that it costs between $300,000 and $500,000 to raise a child until they leave home (childcare, education, clothing, healthcare, power costs) from them leaving their light on all day and night and having half-hour showers, the therapy needed after the near-misses accrued from chasing the school bus due to their disorganisation, hefty food bills, sporting commitments including your time off work to nurse broken arms and other injuries, the lounge replacements after the puppy they pleaded for turns into a destructive monster and so on.
If you multiply those costs due to your sister's additional children as well as the sad realisation that today's kids will never leave home because housing is so unaffordable, then you are way out in front.
A few presents each year is nothing compared to your sister's multi-child financial burden.
Carpe diem, Jasmindalucky we are to live in Coffs, the best place to live in all of Australia, so make us proud and let's start cleaning up and planting.
Regards, Phyllis TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.
National Party’s record on water pretty poor
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to acknowledge Michael Kemp’s initiative to safeguard regional NSW water, but I am perplexed about his sincerity after decades of the National Party's lack of care for us and our water.
Maybe my concerns come from when western NSW towns did not have water, for Walgett it has been five years since they could drink out of the tap.
When in Bourke 2019 I swam in the public pool and was unable to do many laps and could not understand why I could not pull myself through the water.
The manager explained they were drawing water deep underground in the river and then topping it up with bore water and that the ladies of the town regularly
complained because of what it did to their hair.
Maybe it was the tragic scenes of millions of dead fish with one resident stating it covered 30 kilometres, which devastated people in these communities and took away a valuable food source and the ability to conduct cultural activities?
There are towns where the Darling-Baaka is their main water source and the stories have made headlines around the world.
Maybe it was when in late 2019 when still in drought the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) released an environmental flow down the Lachlan River.
The NSW Minister for Water Melinda Pavey attacked the CEWH and John Barilaro threatened to "rip the bloody plan (MDP)
up" (Murray Darling Plan).
CEWH responded: "It is the NSW Government's responsibility to ensure people and towns had the water they need. That was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald by Peter Hannam on 3 November 2019.
Maybe it was when Minister Melinda Pavey presented a Water Transparency Bill to Parliament (June 2020) that stated members of Parliament cannot hold or trade water licences, there was criticism by many groups including the NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party.
The party said the Bill was merely a watereddown version of its own, representatives said it did not go far enough and it did not cover spouses nor was it retrospective.
Time to be thinking tax
A CHARLES Sturt University accounting academic says that with the End of the Financial Year (EOFY), business and individual taxpayers should know what affects them, what measures are good, and what are not so good.
By sessional lecturer in accounting Liza Byrnes, Charles Sturt School of Business.
TAX time has crept up on us quickly but quietly it seems this year, with the focus of most discussions being directed towards interest rates and the rising cost of living.
This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t things to consider in relation to tax and particularly end of financial year matters.
The federal budget, or should we say budgets, as there were two this year - one in October and the most recent in May - provide guidance about what to expect.
In his budget speech delivered on 9 May, the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, said, “in all our decisions, we seek to strike a considered, methodical balance. Between spending restraint to keep the pressure off inflation, while doing what we can to help people struggling to make ends meet”.
True to his word, the 2023-24 budget reflected this sentiment with some tax initiatives that have been in play for the past few years now being scaled back or removed altogether.
This is likely a move by Treasurer Chalmers to try and claw back what could only be described as a ‘haemorrhage’ of funds from the government in recent
times because of the effects of drought, fire, floods and of course COVID-19.
As always, both business and individual taxpayers are keen to know what affects them this year in terms of what measures are good, and what are not so good.
Arguably, one of the biggest tax measures to have ever impacted on small business taxpayers ─ temporary full expensing ─ has finally reached its expiry date. While this should come as no surprise, it’s likely led to a scramble in recent months by small business owners to get their assets installed and ready for use by 30 June to take advantage of the unlimited tax write-off.
After 1 July 2023, the small business simplified depreciation rules will be resurrected for those with turnover of less than $10 million.
The instant asset writeoff threshold of $20,000 will apply and assets costing more than the threshold will be pooled and depreciated at 15 percent in the first year and 30 percent thereafter.
For businesses with turnover of less than $50 million, an additional 20 per cent deduction will be available for expenditure on the electrification of assets and improvements to energy efficiency by way of the small business energy incentive.
This will provide a deduction of an additional 20 percent of the cost of eligible depreciating assets installed ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.
As much as $100,000 of total expenditure will be eligible for the incentive, with the maximum bonus tax deduction being $20,000 per business.
We do not know whether ministers had been trading water for years. That was reported by ABC Broken Hill’s Saskia Mabin.
Or do my doubts relate to when Minister for Water Melinda Pavey’s act on long-promised floodplain harvesting licences?
Pavey’s department quietly issued a regulation on 7 February 2020 that exempted irrigators from holding them.
It was done without press release or fanfare, but the move caught the attention of independent Upper House MP Justin Field.
Hannam 23 September 2020.
Remember, the Perrottet Government quietly declared new rules just before entering caretaker mode at the last NSW election that will enable coal mines to access water allocations set aside for drinking water for southern Sydney and Wollongong.
Scientific estimates suggest the cumulative impact of all existing coal mining activities in the region will mean about 450 billion litres of water is drained from the catchment area.
to Wollongong and southern Sydney.
“The risk to our water supplies as we start to shift into an El Nino cycle is immense, and our precious urban water supplies shouldn’t be wasted on destructive coal mines," he said.
I would like to think that Michael Kemp is acting in good faith, even though many comments he has made are disingenuous.
The Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 2) Bill 2022 contained multiple taxation measures, but of relevance to individual taxpayers was the removal of the requirement under Section 82AA ITAA 1936 to reduce work-related, selfeducation expenses by $250.
The reason for establishing this reduction originally, no longer exists, so after being part of the legislation for almost 50 years, this has now been repealed and it’s a good thing.
One of the other measures to affect individuals is the change to how workingfrom-home expenses are to be claimed.
For the year ended 30 June 2023 there will only be two methods available, the ‘revised fixed rate method’ and the ‘actual cost method’.
These two methods replace the three that were available until 30 June 2022, being the ‘fixed rate method’ ($0.52 per hour), the ‘shortcut method’ ($0.80 per hour) or the ‘actual cost method’.
The revised fixed rate method of $0.67 per hour covers deductible costs such as electricity, gas, internet, phone and stationery, but not depreciation on assets such as computers and furniture which can be claimed separately.
A taxpayer must keep records showing the total number of hours worked from home during the year and have supporting documentation for the expense being claimed.
Note that taxpayers working from home no longer need to have a dedicated home office or dedicated work area set aside in their home to claim a deduction.
The actual method is
This regulation allowed big irrigators to take floodplain-harvested water, billions worth, without payment or criminal prosecution. That was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald by Peter basically just how it sounds, with the taxpayer calculating the costs associated with working from home, generally as a percent of actual expenditure on things such as electricity and telephone.
Also worth noting is that the low-to-middle Income tax offset was removed for the 2023 financial year.
This was previously targeted at those with a taxable income of as much as $126,000, with a maximum offset of $1,500 available. While this has been removed, however the low Income tax offset still applies to those with taxable income up to $66,667, with the maximum capped at $700.
Aside from income tax, there are a few measures in relation to superannuation.
Of particular note relating to employer businesses, is the plan to introduce ‘payday super’, which requires the employer to make employee super guarantee contributions each pay day rather than quarterly.
While it’s not scheduled to start until 1 July 2026, depending on the type of business you are, the number of employees you have and the systems you are using, this could increase compliance for employers.
On the other hand, however, for employees it’s likely to be viewed as a good thing.
The 50-per-cent reduction in minimum pension drawdowns that had applied from the 2020 to 2023 income years will end on 30 June 2023.
This was an initiative originally introduced by the government to allow pensioners to retain funds surplus to their needs, in their superannuation accounts, rather than having to compulsorily withdraw them.
From 1 July 2023, they
Environmental consultant and former mining manager for Water NSW, Peter Dupen said, “It is alarming the NSW Perrottet Government has given coal companies special access to water allocations that are supposed to be set aside for urban water supply will now need to take the minimum pension amounts required as determined by their age.
One announcement by the government that has raised eyebrows, is their intention to start taxing income derived by superannuation funds with a balance more than $3 million at an additional 15 per cent from 1 July 2025.
While it’s not a flat tax on all earnings, but rather the proportion over the total super balance of $3 million, it will result in some earnings of the fund being subject to a 30-per-cent tax rate.
Also of concern is the way the proposal is worded, and the calculation is to be undertaken; ‘unrealised gains’, which are typically not taxed, may end up being subject to income tax.
Each year the Australian Tax Office (ATO) announces its key focus areas for tax time and this year it has highlighted the following:
Rental property deductions
THE ATO will be looking at how landlords are claiming their expenditure, for example, loan interest and ensuring loans are apportioned between income-producing and private portions.
Also of interest to the ATO are property repairs and making sure that these fit within the criteria of a repair rather than a capital expense, such as an improvement, which may only be deductible over time.
Work-related expenses
THIS covers a broad range of outgoings but of particular note will be working-from-home expenses and making sure taxpayers are using the correct method and have the required substantiation when
Unfortunately, the history of the National party has been to look after mining interests and large irrigators, which are mainly owned by multinational corporations and not NSW communities, regional towns, nor our environment.
Regards, Colin HUTTON, Thora making their claims.
It’s also worth mentioning that motor vehicle and travel expenses are always on the ATO radar and taxpayers need to make sure they are not incorrectly claiming in this area; for example, not double-dipping on kilometre claims or claiming deductions on vehicles subject to salary sacrifice and fringe benefits tax.
Capital gains tax
“DON’T fall into the trap of thinking we won’t notice if you sell an asset for a gain and don’t declare it,” said Mr Loh, ATO Assistant Commissioner.
The ATO has the ability to data match and is aware of most transactions in relation to the disposal of capital gains tax assets.
However, the responsibility rests on the taxpayer to include any capital gain or loss in their tax return, and to make sure they retain relevant records of the transactions.
The disposal of private homes that have been used to produce income will be one of the areas of capital gains tax that the ATO will be keeping a close eye on.
The information contained in this article should not be relied upon as legal authority when determining your eligibility to any of the tax concessions it contains.
Not all measures mentioned in this article may have been enacted as law at the time of writing and as such you should make your own inquiries as to what is currently applicable and relevant to your particular circumstances.
You should therefore seek advice from a qualified accountant or registered tax agent in relation to your own personal tax affairs.
PROPERTYWEEK
Sawtell Development Opportunity
ADDRESS: 54 Elizabeth Street, Sawtell.
PRICE: auction tomorrow at 1pm.
CATEGORY: Two bedroom, one bathroom, one car space.
LAND SIZE: 607sqm
OPPORTUNITY certainly knocks on this desirable Sawtell development property.
A perfect central Sawtell location in Elizabeth Street with main road and rear laneway access.
A 607sqm lot of R3, medium-density, residential-zoned land.
Presently has a two bedroom original cottage on the land.
Boundaries are approximately 12.2 metres x 40.1m
Rates are $4,367 pa approximately.
Phone Chris Hines on 0439 667 719 or Kim McGinty 0432 953 796.
Owner wants action – Price reduced!!!
32 Amaroo Cres, Toormina
1 3 1
Our owners are committed to moving North and have reduced the price on their lovely home. Their fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises. The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry with the large enclosed sunroom adding additional living space. There is also a covered barbecue area and a detached colour bond shed for you to tinker in. The single garage has an electric roller door and internal access with the tandem carport housing other vehicles. This lovely home backs onto a park like reserve with the shops and schools being close by. Inspect today, you won’t be disappointed!
Home open Sat 08/07 11.00 – 11.30am
Price reduction – $695,000
Scott Bellamy 0438 581 611
Starting out, downsizing or investing!
25 McFadyn St, Toormina
1 3 1
This well presented 3 bedroom residence is an ideal first home, sound investment or the perfect home for an owner who is downsizing. All bedrooms have robes, the air conditioner adjusts the temperature and the solar panels help with the electricity bill. The small rear deck overlooks the level yard with the garage having internal access. Sawtell’s restaurant and beaches are only a couple of minutes away by car with public transport and Bayldon school being close by.
For Sale – $669,000.00
Sought after Sawtell – Priced to entice!!
156 Lyons Rd, Sawtell
2 5 2 1
Our motivated vendors have reduced the price on their lovely home and want it SOLD! The superb family residence offers 5 bedrooms – 3 upstairs and 2 down, separate lounge, dining and family rooms with the kitchen being modern and well appointed. The rear balcony overlooks the inviting inground pool with the front deck being the ideal place to relax and unwind. The home is also air conditioned with the double garage having internal access and controller door units on both doors. Sawtell continues to be the gem of the Coffs Coast so don’t let this opportunity pass you by. This home is all about “lifestyle!” Arrange your inspection today.
Price reduction – $1,100,000 - $ 1,150,000
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME AT MAGNIFICENT CROSSMAGLEN VALLEY
370
$1,695,000
OFI OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 8TH JULY, 1.00 - 1.30
Beautiful family home located in the magnificent Crossmaglen Valley and situated on acreage with sensational mountain views. Located approximately 20 minutes drive to Sawtell & patrolled surf beach and fig lined, al fresco village, North Coast train station, Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre, while only a little further to the airport and city of Coffs Harbour.
The property encompasses 17.14ha (42.33 acres), approximately 40% east coast eucalypt forest and approximately 60% open grassland (previously horticulture/ bananas). The elevated rear section offers panoramic NE distant ocean views.
The huge family home offers space comfort for a large family. It features five bedrooms, master with ensuite bathroom and built in robes to all bedrooms. It has formal and informal living and dining areas, solid timber kitchen & stainless-steel appliances with plenty of cupboards. There is a double garage, verandahs and terraces for outdoor entertaining. Home currently leased to May 2024.
Note: Co- Exclusive Agency Agreement between Auld Property Sales & Coffs Coast Property Sales
PROPERTY SALES
RURAL SPECIALIST
ABN 65-617538 436
For all enquiries please contact:
Peter Auld 0429 866 689
Lic No.655546
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• Centrally situated within a 5-minute walk to the famous patrolled Sawtell Main Beach with rockpool, and the fig tree-lined Sawtell Village.
• Two generous sized bedrooms both with built-ins and ceiling fans. • First floor unit features an open plan kitchen living area with ceiling fans, tiled for easy maintenance, an internal laundry and private balcony outlook.
Allocated undercover car space included.
Well Kept Investment Opportunity
10 KATHERINE CLOSE, COFFS HARBOUR
$649,000
• Ideally located home with tiled loungeroom & dining area
• Grey kitchen with corner pantry, electric appliances, & laminate benchtop
• Enclosed sunroom leading out to the fully fenced level rear yard
• Ideally located close to schools, shopping centres, public transport
• Current tenant in place on an expired lease paying $550 per week who would love to stay on at the property
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
3 1 1
Land Size: 731sqm
Modern Family Home
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52 ROVERE DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR
• Modern contemporary style four bedroom home, perfect for the growing family.
• Open kitchen plus walk in pantry
• Ducted air conditioning and solar panels
• Come home and relax or have the friends over at a home you will love
• Comfort and style await in this single level oasis
Easy Family Living
52 KINCHELA AVENUE, TOORMINA
$899,000 - $929,000
• Substantial high set home located in great family friendly neighbourhood
• Two living areas including formal lounge at the front of the home, plus tiled family room situated off the central kitchen with plenty of bench space
• Enormous main bedroom with ensuite & walk in robe positioned at the front of the home
• Two outdoor entertaining areas, including one overlooking the sparkling inground pool
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
4 2 2
Land Size: 886.8sqm
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$1,499,000 - $1,549,000
Beautiful timber staircase leading up to five of the six bedrooms, including the oversized main bedroom with exquisite ensuite, walk in robe
• Also on this level are two living areas, main bathroom & balcony outdoor entertaining area
• Downstairs features open plan living area, gourmet kitchen plus sixth bedroom
• Shower in the laundry, plus separate toilet adjacent
McGinty 0432 953 796 Chris Hines 0439 667 719
Land Size: 746.1sqm
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New Price
Opportunity Knocks
65 PLAYFORD AVENUE, TOORMINA
$629,000
• Three bedrooms with new carpet and built in robes
• Easy care floating timber floors throughout the living, kitchen and hall areas
• Kitchen offers great viewing of the undercover entertaining area and out to the fully fenced backyard
• Approximately 5 minutes to shopping centre with bus stop nearby
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
3 1 2
Land Size: 724.3sqm
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Perfect Downsizer or Starter
4 MAKINSON CLOSE.
TOORMINA
$699,000
• Positioned perfectly in a great central location with Schools, shops and public transport all within a leisurely 800 metre stroll.
• Sighted on 505sqm lot in a quiet cul-de-sac location.
• There is a wonderful covered alfresco area for entertaining or maybe just sitting with a book enjoying the established gardens which apart from the tranquillity also offer privacy from the outside world.
• A great starter or downsizer ready to move into an enjoy.
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
3 1 1
Land Size: 506sqm
The Entertainer
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$830,000
9 ANNA KRISTINA CIRCUIT, BOAMBEE EAST
• Great easy care family home ideally located in quiet street
• Large open plan living, dining area, plus formal sunken loungeroom
• Generous sized bedrooms, main with generous ensuite with full size bath
• Fully covered extra-large entertaining deck overlooking the sparkling inground pool
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
4 2 2
Land Size: 700.3sqm
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Sawtell Development Opportunity
54 ELIZABETH STREET, SAWTELL
Auction
• Opportunity certainly knocks on this desirable Sawtell development property.
• A perfect central Sawtell Location in Elizabeth Street with main road and rear laneway access.
• A 607sqm lot of R3, Medium Density Residential zoned land.
• Presently has a 2 bedroom original cottage on the land.
• Boundaries approx 12.2m x 40.1m
• Auction on site on the 8th of July at 1:00pm.
Chris Hines 0439 667 719
Kim McGinty 0432 953 796
2 1 1
Land Size: 607sqm
Stunning Home & Shed
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9A ALPINI PLACE, SAPPHIRE
BEACH
$1,500,000
• Beautifully presented home with open plan living area, renovated kitchen with wide island stone bench top
• Dual corner sliding doors provide access to the expansive covered timber entertaining deck, swim spa with heat pump • 18 metre x 8 metre shed is lined with plywood, insulated ceiling & walls, It also offers high mezzanine storage and there is potential to purchase the property with existing substantial equipment.
• DLUG plus easy off-street covered parking for a work vehicle, caravan or boat
Chris Hines 0439 667 719 Kim
Land Size: 747.1sqm
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Friday,
Breakers win big in latest round of AFL North Coast season
By Aiden BURGESSTHE Coffs Harbour Breakers have consolidated second spot on the ladder with a dominant 24.17 (161) to 2.1 (13) win against the Northern Beaches Blues,
during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.
The Breakers led by 33 points at quarter time at the Wiigulga Sports Complex, and extended the lead to 60 points at half-time.
The Breakers continued
to pile on the points in the second half, kicking 14 goals in the last two quarters.
The Byron Bay Magpies showed why they sit at the top of the ladder with a 16.15 (111) to 8.10 (58) win against the Grafton
Tigers. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women won their fourth match in a row, beating ladder-leading Port Macquarie Magpies 5.7 (37) to 3.1 (19) at Richardson Park.
The Northern Beaches Blues women moved back to the top of the ladder with a 7.1 (43) to 2.2 (14) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers at Woolgoolga.
The Port Macquarie Magpies reserves had a 7.6 (48) to 6.6 (42) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Richardson Park.
The Northern Beaches Blues host the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints when the AFL North Coast season continues this weekend.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers travel to take on the Grafton Tigers, and the Port Macquarie Magpies host the Byron Bay Magpies in the match of the round between last year's premiers and the team sitting top of the ladder this season.
Northern Storm’s win over Woolgoolga Blows Premier League Wide Open
By David WigleyNorthern Storm's 3-2 victory over league leaders Woolgoolga has shaken up the NCF Premier League standings with teams vying for crucial spots in the finals.
Woolgoolga appeared to be in control when Tristan Hundle's goal gave them a 1-0 lead at halftime.
However with the Wolves reduced to ten men, the Northern Storm launched a second-half comeback to overcome the competition’s frontrunners.
The halftime team talk by Northern Storm coach Eric McCarthy proved to be pivotal, although the
Irishman admitted feeling a sense of nerves throughout an intense 45 minutes.
“Storm made hard work of it to take three points when we had an opportunity to put the game away in the second half,” he said.
“Going in at half time 1-0 down, with Woopi down to 10 men, we were well on top but just weren’t putting our chances away.
“We had a good chat at half time, laid down a game plan for the second half and told the lads to be calm, patient and play the football we train for and the goals will come.
“It was going to plan when we pulled one back to make it
1-1 until Woopi caught us asleep from a long throw and James Gorrie snaked
one in.
“We went on to miss some good chances, I think the lads are getting fond of trying to give me a heart attack on the side of the field,” McCarthy said.
The match turned when Tom Sweeney equalised for the Storm, capitalising on his continued run from midfield.
James Gorrie put the Wolves 2-1 ahead but Northern Storm’s Tayne DeNardis scored a precision header from a beautifullydelivered cross by Samson Mite, to equalise 2-2.
DeNardis initiated the winning goal with a double stepover, dribbling past the Wolves' backline and set up Nico Zannett, who flicked
Sawtell Golf Club hosts Women’s Championship
By: Aiden BURGESSSAWTELL Golf Club’s best women’s players have been crowned during the club’s annual Women’s Championship.
Fifty-one golfers teed off in three divisions and competed over three rounds to determine the Club and Division champions.
After two rounds the final round seeded draw
for Division 1 was Joy Lawrence, Sharon Shipman, Charmaine Edwards and Glenys Davidson.
Division 2 seeded players were Maureen Ryan, Robin Hodgson, Vicki McNamara and Elaine Everitt.
Division 3 seeded players were Narelle Hall, Bronwyn Nicholson, Paula Sercombe and Trish Rhoades.
On completion of the final round the Club
Champion for 2023 was Joy Lawrence with 270 gross.
Maureen Ryan with 311 gross was the Division 2 Champion, and Narelle Hall with 328 gross was the Division 3 Champion.
Lawrence said the second day was a turning point for her.
“I was behind after the first day, but I had a very good second round,” she said.
Sawtell Golf Club’s ladies' assistant president Elaine Everitt thanked the event's sponsors.
“Congratulations ladies, and we thank our long-time championship sponsors, Geoff King Motors and Coffs Blinds and Awnings for providing the winner's prizes,” she said.
“Individual day winners prizes are provided by members Hermie McGuire and Rosi Hrncir.
“The best putters are rewarded with vouchers from Le Dain Designs in Sawtell and Gloria Rossi sponsors the straightest drive.”
the ball into the net with the outside of his boot, securing a precious 3-2 victory for the Storm.
Coach McCarthy’s keen eye on the reserve grade match paid dividends.
“In reserve grade we took Tayne DeNardis and Nico Zannett off early as they were having a great game and held them for an impact in firsts and man did they turn up with the goods.
“Tayne came on with a point to prove and turned into prime Harry Kewell, he equalised with a bullet header from a pinpoint Samson Mite cross.
“Then he turned his
marker inside out to deliver a ball into the box that teased the keeper only for Nico Zannet to get in front of him and delicately flick the winner in with three minutes to go,” McCarthy said.
Woolgoolga's defeat opened the door for the Coffs Coast Tigers, who secured a 3-2 victory over Westlawn to claim the top spot in the NCF Premier League for the first time this season.
This year's competition has proven to be one of the closest in recent memory, with all teams consistently taking points from each other.
Reflecting on their previous 1-0 loss to Coffs
United, Coach McCarthy emphasised the positive aspects of his squad's performance.
“We had a blip last week against the Lions but the lads are gelling well and the competition for a starting spot in a large squad is making the boys fight for a place in the starting line up.
“With seven away this week the guys who came in have more than put their hand up for selection again next week. “Makes my job hard coming into the hairy end of the season, but it’s a problem every coach wants,” said McCarthy.
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Saints keep finals hopes alive with win against the Magpies
By Aiden BURGESSTHE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have kept their finals hopes alive with a hardfought and much-needed 10.14 (74) to 9.5 (59) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies, during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.
The Saints made a good start at home leading by 15 points at quarter time.
The visitors pegged their way back to cut the lead to just two points at half-time.
A tight third quarter had the two sides all locked up heading into the final quarter, setting up a grandstand
finish at Richardson Park.
And it would be the Saints forward pressure and hardness at the contest that would prove pivotal in securing their 15-point win, with their defensive pressure limiting the Magpies to just 8 points in the final quarter.
The Saints currently sit in fifth spot on the ladder and are two wins behind the Grafton Tigers for a finals spot.
Saints player-coach Brandt Lee said the young side had been building towards a breakthrough win.
“A lot of these guys played last year under Nic, and they are a good young crop
coming through and it’s all about developing that, and I think last year was all about building that culture, giving the young kids opportunity, and then this year is turning back into that competitive side that we were a few years ago,” he said.
“Every game that we have played apart from the Byron game has been 20 points or less, so the win was coming and we’ve been saying it for weeks after every loss that we’ve had, we have a tradition where we sit out on the ground in a circle, and we talk and we tell each other the win is coming, and when it comes it's going to
lift this club up so much, and today was the day,” he said.
Lee identified a key focus he considered pivotal for getting the vital win.
“Forward line pressure was one of the things I wrote up on the board today, forward tackling pressure, once it’s in there we’re just not letting it out, and if it does come out it’s going to be as scrappy as possible, and everyone just responded to it beautifully,” he said.
“We’ve always had a solid backline, but I think the main focus today was, yes, Port are a run-and-gun side and we just had to match up with them, and our midfielders
Bodyboarder Ryan wins State Championship
By Andrea FERRARIBODYBOARDING champion
Ryan Hill-Smith has won his first state title, Surfing NSW U18 at the State Bodyboarding Championships in Newcastle during the weekend of 24-25 June.
Representing his club, Coffs Coast Bodyboarding Association, the 17-year-old came out tops with 12.97 points just a whisker in front of second-placed Samuel Bisegna with 12.33 points.
On a calm ocean with good-enough waves the teenager is feeling “pretty good” about his win, he said.
It has bolstered his confidence for his next big event, competing in the Pro
Junior Mens Champion of the 2023 IBC Bodyboarding World Tour next month.
On hearing the results fellow competitors from the open mens division raced down the beach to give Ryan his first chair for winning the Junior Men’s State Title.
Ryan will now be flying out to the Maldives Pro taking place 3 to 12 August 2023.
With a host of consistent wins and places, he’s confident of making a success of his entry and set up a fundraising page on the Australian Sports Foundation website, asking the Coffs Coast to support him in raising funds to help with travel costs and race entry fees.
With $5,000 raised, mum Pauline Smith said the trip is booked.
Ryan will go to the Maldives, flying out of Brisbane on 30 July.
“I just want to go for the experience, but a win would be a bonus,” he said.
His fundraising campaign is a double plea.
To qualify for the title of Pro Junior Mens Champion, there’s a requirement to compete in two of the international tour’s events.
With the Maldives Pro achieved, Ryan hopes to compete in the Canary Islands.
2023 IBC Bodyboarding
World Tour Gran Canaria Fronton King takes place
from 12 to 27 October 2023.
Ryan would like to thank his sponsors D5 Bodyboard Shop, NMD Bodyboards, Nife Fins, Convict Bodyboarding Australia, The Edge Coffs Harbour and Istanbul Kababs Coffs Harbour for all their ongoing support.
“Thank you to everyone for your kind donations and words of encouragement; it means a lot,” he said.
For more information and to support Ryan’s fundraiser see: https://asf.org.au/ projects/ryan-hill-smithbodyboarding-world-tourmaldives-pro
Ryan is in year 11 at Bishop Druitt College and lives in North Boambee Valley.
and everyone helped our backline out to control it like that.”
The Saints coach said the club's recent efforts finally paid off with a win.
“I think we have been showing our potential every week, but today we finally got the reward for it,” he said.
“Last week against Grafton we had a good lead in the last quarter and crumbled, and no one
wanted that to happen again, and even a couple of weeks ago when we had that lead against Coffs and crumbled, we know what we needed to fix [it] and it was just a matter of time when it was all going to come together and eventually it has.
“Finals hopes are still intact and we still have to make a push for that and need everything to go our way,” he said.
“And like I’ve been saying, if we run it back next year with this group, we are going to be a lot better.”
Clarification
COFFS Harbour Cycling Club riders no longer train on Tuesday from 10am till 12 noon.
All training is now done on Wednesdays from 4.30pm till 6pm at the Velodrome in Toormina.
q Ryan Hill-Smith after winning his first state title, Surfing NSW U18 at the State Bodyboarding Championships. In black, Jimmy Leayr who won both the Open Mens and Dropknee divisions. In white, Lloyd Ogden who finished equal 9th with Ryan. Holding Ryan's board, Harrison Podvinec who finished 4th.
Clean Sweep For North Coast Coffs Harbour
By David WigleyNORTH Coast Football achieved a clean sweep, securing five victories from five matches against Cooks Hill United in the Premier Youth League at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday.
The under 13s kicked off the winning streak with an impressive 5-2 triumph, while the under 15s fought hard for a close 2-1 victory over the Newcastle club.
Despite facing challenges with player availability because of sickness and holidays, many of the under 13s and 15s players stepped up and played for the older age groups in subsequent matches.
This display of teamwork contributed to North Coast Football's continued momentum, with the under 14s securing a convincing 4-1 win and the under 16s
triumph, extending their lead over third-placed Lambton Jaffas to three points.
However, they remain six points behind the league leaders, Newcastle Olympic.
NCF technical director and former Socceroo Greg Brown provided insights about the squad’s development.
"In training, we have emphasised the importance of both technical skills and physicality," he explained.
“I like to see our wingers dribble past players and create chances, you need explosive speed for that.
“We are doing specific movement drills without the ball and increasing our intensity on the drills with the ball.
“It takes time and it’s a work in progress but we were very pleased with the five wins,” said the former Socceroo striker.
Snappers maintain top spot on the ladder
By Aiden BURGESSTHE Coffs Harbour Snappers have maintained top spot on the ladder with a 39-17 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings in Port Macquarie, during the latest round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
It was a successful day for Snappers sides in Port Macquarie, winning five of their six matches against the Vikings.
The Snappers reserves had a 31-6 win, while the Snappers women were dominant in an 82-5 victory.
Snappers under 16s (170) and under 14s (20-17) both had wins at Oxley Oval, while the under 18s went down 15-12 to the Vikings.
The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 10 matches in Port Macquarie, Grafton, and Kempsey.
The Coffs Harbour Snappers travel to take on the Port Macquarie Pirates in their top-of-the-table clash, while the SCU Marlins hit the road to take on the Grafton Redmen.
The Kempsey Cannonballs are at home to the Hastings Valley Vikings.
Four days of footy for Coffs teams
TWO Rugby League Sevens teams will head south from Coffs Harbour to Western Sydney next week to compete in the Police Citizen Youth Clubs 2023 ‘Nations of Origin’.
The event - aimed at promoting reconciliation and cultural identity through sport - kicks off Tuesday.
The four-day sporting event will bring together more than 1,100 Indigenous youth from across NSW, representing 25 Indigenous Nations, to celebrate and promote reconciliation, cultural identity, education, and sport.
The tournament aims to empower Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth by encouraging them to celebrate the rich diversity of Aboriginal culture and its profound impact on our history.
Now in its 9th year, Nations of Origin allows young boys and girls from PCYC to compete in five different sports to build skills, character, leadership and encourage cultural respect and connections among youth.
Recently-appointed Coffs Harbour PCYC manager Ryan Claus said an under 16 years boys and under 16 years girls team would represent Coffs Harbour.
He said Nations of Origin was not so much about winning, but being involved.
“It will be a fantastic experience for the 18 kids involved, loads of fun and enjoyment,
with heaps of activities,” Ryan said.
“Our sponsors have generously given their time and resources to make sure we have lots to offer our representatives to use and take home, like new boots, new footballs, all the gear.”
Abcare, the Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Family Community Care Centre, is the local teams’ major sponsor, assisting with accommodation, uniforms, boots and meals.
Other sponsors include TURSA and The Dental Centre.
“Some of these things may have a small impact for one person, but for another it could be massive,” Ryan said. “Knowing that there are things we can do in our community that aren’t going to cost a family that can’t afford it, makes a significant impact and helps us get our teams to the tournament.”
He encouraged young people to get involved and take advantage of the
“Any activity done at the PCYC is done in an environment that is supervised by people who work with kids and know how to connect with kids in a non-judgmental way,” Ryan said. “We’re just here to help
“Anything to do with getting your body active helps not only your physical health, but your mental health, emotional health, social health. There are copious amounts of benefits to being active and doing
something and there’s nothing negative that comes from it.”
PCYC NSW chief executive Dominic Teakle said providing young people with the opportunity to represent their nation gave them a place to belong and connect with culture.
"Sport is really the tool,” Mr Teakle said.
“When the young people pull on the jersey to represent their nation, their mob, and most importantly, their elders; whom we respect as knowledge holders, survivors and leaders in our communities, the feeling of pride and achievement is palpable,” he said.
“Relationship building extends to the significant police involvement in Nations of Origin.”
Calling Coffs coast adventurers
IF you enjoy getting outdoors and are keen for some fun challenges, then the Bush n Beach Orienteering Club may be for you.
Orienteering is an adventure sport suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
The local Bush n Bush Orienteering Club is putting on four events this year in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Sawtell.
President and event director Keelan Birch gave an overview of what to expect at an orienteering event.
"Orienteering involves using a special map to find 'controls' on streets, reserves and in the bush in the most efficient way possible," he said.
"We are holding four 'score' events where the aim is to visit all, or the most, controls in a one-hour time limit."
"The distance you travel is up to your navigation and fitness ability, but generally most people cover between 4-6 kilometres,” said Keelan.
"Our next event is coming up soon, on Saturday 15 July at 2pm from Austin Park off Beryl Street, west Coffs Harbour. “We will continue our exploration of the secret trails and spots along Tree Fern Creek, which will
be great fun for families, runners and keen orienteers."
"We then head to sunny Sawtell on Saturday 12 August at 2pm, where we start from Richardson Park and venture out around Sawtell Headland and the bush trails," said Keelan.
"Our following event on Saturday 14 October at 2pm starts from Woolgoolga High School Sportfields.
“This is a great urban orienteering area mixing in the trails around Woolgoolga Lake, the coastline and the parks and reserves,” he said.
"And our final event of the year is on Saturday 11 November at 2pm from outside Sportz Central, west Coffs Harbour. ‘This course will be the third and final edition of our Tree Fern Creek series exploring sections of the map north of Bray Street," said Keelan.
Follow Bush n
Beach Orienteering Club on Facebook or head to its renewed website for more information - https://www. bboc.asn.au/ Bush n Beach Orienteering Club members also pay their belated best wishes to club member Sam Woolford. Sam is currently in Romania representing Australia in the Junior World Orienteering Championships.
The annual Nations of Origin tournament is a multifaceted program and an opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills, forge lasting friendships, and leave a legacy that honours the elders, whose custodianship of the land and culture we respect and acknowledge.
PCYC NSW is a registered charity established in 1937, whose mission is to empower young people to reach their potential through Police and community partnerships.
With more than 66 clubs across the state, PCYC initiates quality activities and programs in a safe environment.
For more information visit www.pcycnsw. org.au.
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Coffs Comets win local derby against Sawtell Panthers
By Aiden BURGESSTHE Coffs Harbour Comets have had a 34-10 win in their local derby against the Sawtell Panthers at Geoff King Motors Oval, during the latest round of the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League season.
The win sees the Comets move up into third spot on the ladder, on the back of two straight victories.
The Grafton Ghosts maintained top spot on the ladder with a 14-10 win at home
against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
The South Grafton Rebels moved into second on the ladder with an 18-16 win at home against the Nambucca Heads Roosters.
The Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies had their second win of the season beating the Woolgoolga Seahorses 28-24 at home.
The Group 2 season continues this weekend with Round 10 matches.
The Coffs Harbour Comets will be eyeing off top spot on the ladder when they host the Nambucca Heads Roosters in the match of the
round between third and fourth on the ladder.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the ladder leading Grafton Ghosts in a vital match for the home side’s finals chances as they currently sit in sixth on the ladder.
The Sawtell Panthers will look to snap a five-match losing streak when they travel to take on the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Round 10 also sees the South Grafton Rebels hosting the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies.
Group 2 ladder. 1.Grafton Ghosts. 13
points. 6 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. +14 (points differential). 2.South Grafton Rebels. 12 points. 6 wins. 3 losses. 18. 3.Coffs Harbour Comets. 12 points. 6 wins. 3 losses. 11. 4.Nambucca Heads Roosters. 10 points. 5 wins. 4 losses. 38. 5.Macksville Sea Eagles. 10 points. 5 wins. 4 losses. 27. 6.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 8 points. 4 wins. 5 losses. 46. 7.Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies. 4 points. 2 wins. 7 losses. -46. 8.Sawtell Panthers. 3 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 7 losses. -108.
Coffs United Embrace Indigenous Round
By David WIGLEYTHE Indigenous Round was embraced by hundreds of players and football supporters last Saturday.
Fiona Lugnan kicked off the round with a Welcome to Country, followed by indigenous song and dance at Coffs United's home ground on Mclean Street.
Fiona also helped the under 12s players paint their faces to commemorate the round and explained the meaning behind the symbols, which the girls loved.
Glen Williams, who coached the men's first-grade team to three successive Coastal Premier League titles, has taken on a different
role this year as he coaches his daughter's under 12s Lionesses team.
This marks a significant turnaround for Williams, who has been at the club his entire life and has become one of the many volunteers
advocating for the growth of female football.
“I love the fact that female interest has grown in the game, way before the women’s World Cup was coming to Oz,” he said.
“The fact that our club
q Coffs United Lionesses. female registration has grown two-fold over the past five years is a representation of past and present committees embracing this.”
And with the Women’s World Cup kicking off on 20 July, Williams and his family will be cheering on the Matildas from the terraces.
Corindi Rises For Indigenous Round
By David WIGLEYTHE Corindi Breakers under 12s girls soared to victory during the Indigenous Round, triumphing over secondplaced Coffs United 3-0 last Saturday at McLean Street.
Corindi Coach Laura Vines highlighted the significance of the Indigenous Round and emphasised the unity and respect displayed by both teams.
“The Indigenous Round saw two teams come together at McLean Street in a display of culture and respect,” she said.
“Our two Indigenous players, Harra Brown and Harper Vines, were honoured to be asked to join in for a
Welcome to Country with some of the Coffs girls.
“Both teams came out firing, and as Coffs were sitting second on the ladder, our girls knew they would have to step up and really play as a team and that they did.
“Jesse Desmond secured Corindi their first goal, then soon after Reidon Pearce managed to slot in another. Jesse secured another goal setting the Corindi girls up with a solid 3-point lead coming into halftime.
“With Corindi having no subs, the girls played an outstanding defensive second half, with a final score of 3-0,” Vines said.
This year, Corindi Football
Club has experienced an 8 percent increase in registrations, with 160 players now registered for the club.
The growing popularity of women's football is evident, and as a result the under 12s girls competition remains fiercely contested by eleven teams across the region, including Northern Storm, Bellingen, Nambucca, Coffs Coast Tigers, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Coffs United and Corindi.
The three points earned from the victory solidified Corindi's position in the top six, as the teams vie for a spot in the finals.
“I am going to the Matilda’s game versus Nigeria in Brisbane, with my wife, Mia and Scarlett, we can’t wait,” Williams said.
Swimming North Coast swimmers compete at NSW Country Championships
By Aiden BURGESSNORTH Coast swimmers have competed at the NSW Country Short Course Championships at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
This meet is great for country swimmers to get a taste of swimming at the well-known Olympic venue in Sydney.
Swimming North Coast had 64 swimmers entered in 311 events plus 5 relays.
Swimmers did very well and a total of 36 medals and 86 top ten placings were awarded to the swimmers.
The three top Swimming North Coast clubs in the point score were Alstonville, Coffs Harbour and Stroud Seals.
The top three medal winners were Coco Becker, 11, from Coffs Harbour,
William Bradshaw, 16, a Multi Class swimmer from Stroud Seals, and in third place Ethan Blockey, 16, also a Multi Class swimmer from the Macksville Marlins.
Coco Becker won 6 medals and a top ten, and William Bradshaw won 6 medals and Ethan Blockey won 5 medals.
Swimming North Coast results.
Coco Becker Coffs Harbour 11 1st 100 back, 2nd 100 breast, 3rd 100 medley and 9th 50 free, 1st 100 fly and 2nd 50 fly, 50 back. William Bradshaw Stroud 16 1st 100 breast and 2nd 200 medley, 2nd 100 fly, 3rd 100 free, 100 back and 50 freeEthan Blockey Macksville 16 1st 200 medley, 50 free,1st 100 back, 100 free and 100 fly, Timothy Wellm Kingscliff 12 2nd 100
medley, 2nd 200 fly, 3rd 100 back and 7th 200 free, 3rd 200 back and 7th 100 free, 4th 200 fly and 200 medley 4 th . Eve drew Alstonville 10 3rd 200 medley, 3 rd 100 fly and 3rd 100 free, 5th 100 back, 6th 50 free and 8th 100 breast
Sebastian Webster Stroud
13 1st 100 breast and 2nd
200 medley Abbie Yourell
Alstonville 16 3rd 800 free and 2nd 1500 free And 6th 400 free Courtney Clark Coffs Harbour 16 800 free, 8th 200 back, 5th 200 fly and 6th 100 fly Ian Burgess Alstonville 13
2nd 7th 200 fly and 10th 100 back Sophie Scislo Forster 13
3rd 100 fly and 5th 100 free
Hugo Atkinson Alstonville 10
3rd 100 back and 5th 50 free, 4th 100 fly and 4th 100 free Will Hensley Alstonville 3rd 400 free and 4th 200 free, 7th 100 free and 10 th 100 fly.
Wyatt Stevens Sawtell 11 3rd 100 breast and 4th 50 breast and 5th 100 fly Zoe Lawrence
Wauchope 10 3rd 100 breast
Eva Keen Forster 14 2nd 100 back and 4th 50 free Alanna
Bromhead Alstonville 15 3rd 200 breast, 5th 100 breast and 7th 200 medley, 4th 200 medley, 100 free 7th Relays
2nd 15&0 4x100 free
Niquola White, Abbie Yourell, Poppy Robinson and Alanna
Bromhead 7th 16&0
4x100 medley same girls 7th
13/14 boys in both 4x60 free and medley -Will Hensley, William Bullpitt, Ian Burgess and Finlay Stevenson
Lachlan Trease Alstonville
16 5 th 800 free and 8th 400 free Beth Lockwood Casino
17 5th 100 breast and 4th 50 breast and 9th 50 free
Hayden Whyte Maclean 14 6th 50 free, 8th 200 free, and 8th 100 back and 8th 200
back and 8th 100 free Bianca
Harrison Port Macquarie 12 8th 100 breast, 7th 100 free
Shih,Tristan (Yeu Tian) Coffs
Harbour 14 9th 200 medley, 6th 400 free and 7th 100
back, 7th 200 back Tanna
Davey Forster 17 6th 200 free, 6th 100 medley and 10 th 50 free, 10th 100 breast and 7th 100 free Dan
Tatchell Stroud 22 10th 100 fly and 9th 200 free Niquola
White Alstonville 18 5th
200 back and 4th 100 free, 4 th 200 medley, 5 th 200 free, 5th 100 back and 5 th
50 free, 5th 50 back Georgia
McDonald 12 Stroud 7th 100
fly, 8th 200 medley, 10th
100 free Caleb Daykin 16
Nambucca 6th 100 breast and 200 medley 10 th , 9th
50 fly, 7th 200 breast and 9 th 100 medley Alexander
Cabral Barbosa Coffs
Harbour 11 5th 100 medley,
10th 200 back Layla Hurford Port Macquarie 10 7th 100 fly, 8th 100 free Elijah Mercy-Wilson Alstonville 12 4th 100 breast, Finn Carroll-Cinque Kingscliff 10 200 medley 4 th , Chase Burke Maclean 13 5th 800 free, Amaya Cross Taree
13 6th 100 breast Poppy Wilson Alstonville 17 10th 100 fly, Willow Gosling Coffs
Harbour 13 6th 100 back
Jett Burke Maclean
15 6th 200 fly Clayton Wilkinson Casino 8th 100 medley and 10th 200 free William Bullpitt Alstonville
13 8th 100 free, Holy Becker Coffs Harbour 15 9th 200 back Ben Burgess Alstonville
13 8th 100 free
Macksville Ethan 50 fly
64 th . Kimberly Graham 11 50 fly 23 rd . Nambucca Caleb 100 fly 11 th , 50 breast 14 th ,100 back 13 th and 50 back 15 th.
Coffs Harbour Basketball teams win their grand finals
By Aiden BURGESSCOFFS Harbour Basketball
Association’s best teams have won their season championships during a big grand final week at Sportz Central.
Coffs Harbour Suns under 18 women won the
women’s A-grade grand final with a 59-30 win against the Suns under 16 women.
May Crook was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the grand final.
The Ring Ins capped off an undefeated season winning the women’s social competition with a 26-15
win in their grand final against TBM.
Sara Smith-Lester was named MVP of the grand final.
A-grade men’s minor premiers Run It Back finished off their season in style with a 54-49 win in their grand final against Shake N Bake.
Jonah Martin was named MVP top scoring for the winners with 21 points.
Run It Back player Jared Luck shared with News of the Area the key to the grand final victory.
“The big thing was stopping their 3 ball, and our main focus was switching screens, always keeping a hand up and closing out, as the majority of their team
can really shoot, so our emphasis was really on that,” he said.
He explained why his team came out on top this season.
“It was one of the most enjoyable seasons I have played for a while, and I can confidently say our team chemistry, communication, and desire to play the right way, was what allowed us to
finish on top of the ladder and take out the gold,” he said.
“Ball movement and unselfish play was our thing all season, which we did well again on grand final night.”
Saints capped off their undefeated season winning the men’s social competition with a 42-40 win against White Chocolate in the season decider.
Trent Freebody was named MVP top scoring with 19 points.
Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club holds Khanacross Round 4
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour and District
Sporting Car Club has hosted the fourth round of its Coffs Mechanical Repairs Khanacross Series under ideal conditions.
Anthony Patterson finished 1st driving a Subaru WRX, John Kelly was 2nd in a Mitsubishi FTO, and Jonah Summersell was third in an XR4 Fiesta.
Thomas Oram finished 1st in the juniors driving a
Subaru WRX, while Natalie Johnson in a Nissan Pulsar finished 1st in the Ladies.
A spokesman from the Coffs Harbour and Districts Sporting Car Club gave their thoughts on the day of racing.
“It was a clear winter’s day with little wind and there was enough moisture in the soil to keep the dust down but not so much as to make it too slippery,” they said.
“While everyone had
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club
By Bruce WORDOYSTHIS Friday, 7 July, Park Beach Bowling Club will host the finals of the prestigious Phoenix Pairs with Australia’s top players competing for $35,000 in prizemoney. Finals will commence at 9.00am. Everyone is invited to come and watch the best bowlers from the weeks competition in action. If you like watching top sport you will love Lawn Bowls.
Club Championships
Mixed Pairs
K Blow, T Blow d T Rhodes, G Duffey
L Clancy, J Thorn d T
Monck, M Monck 23 – 22
M Star, D Walsh d K Cutmore, D Lindner 18 – 8
D Nutchey-Robinson, M Ahoy d D Hull, C Sheridan 25 – 19
Tuesday Open Triples 27/06/2023
M England, E Kidd,
C England d C Keogh, C Treherne, S Campbell 24 – 14
P Woodsell, J Bennett,
L Morris d B Crisp, P Newman, J Phillips 20 – 16
G Skinner, L Boekeman,
K Morrison d C Weatherall,
G Thorn, D Valentine 22 –21
D Catling, J Bishop, R Host d W Moore, D Powell,
P McLachlan 26 – 24
C Sherrin, I Cam, R Sherrin d B Odmark, R
Aitken, B Johns 28 – 20
C Hansen, V Slater, R Oakley d K Williams, S Crawford, P Booth 22 – 20 P Mennet, B Smith, T Erskine d G Flakelar, L Heeney, S Bailey 23 – 17
C McLeod, A Dorrington, D Hull d A Sutcliffe, J Groat, K Sutcliffe 20 – 18
R Finch, M Star, M Berube d M Muller, T Gordon, R Wisely 24 – 16
B Worboys, J Murtas, I Trengove d A Orr, J Clarke, R Douglas 27 – 11
C Williamson, A Stone, R Lane drew P Lawrence, N McVicar, P Rambow 17 – 17
S Jones, A McInerney, R Alford d G Williams, R Beaumont, R Shephard 19
– 18
K Brefeldt, P North, S
a fun day, it would be hard to go past the day of 13-year-old Kai Hancock, who was participating in a Khanacross for the first time.
“As a junior he was able to drive the club Suzuki Alto with an experienced club member supervising.”
Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club’s next event is on Sunday, 30 July with a Tarmac Hill Climb.
Jollis d J Long, J Cam, J Long 23 - 16
Thursday Mens Triples/ Fours 29/06//2023
C Brian, L Goodacre, H Major, G Flakelar d L Heenan, R Orton, R Kelly, T Cooper 24 – 13
G Chalmers, N Dean, B Smith, R Alford d S Jones, P Booth, P McLachlan, S Bailey 33 – 8
C Hanson, D Powell, T Gordon, L Miles d K Williams, C Williamson, D Burrage, M McCabe 20 – 8
J Murtas, P North, M Berube d S Bloomfield, S Kindred, G Kindred 19 – 13
P Woodsell, J Bennett, L Morris d J Eding, H Katala, G Colman 23 – 11
T Erskin, J Weatherall, D Valentine d C Holland, R
Most cars, including road registered cars, are eligible to compete.
The main requirements include a mechanicallysound car, a functional seatbelt, a helmet to at least AS/NZS1698 standard, a 1kg fire extinguisher to at least AS1841 standard that is fitted to the car within reach of the driver with a metal bracket, and a blue triangle to indicate where the car battery is.
Drivers need to be at least 14 years or older with at least a junior speed or speed licence to compete, these are available on the day.
Details of the event will be on the club website and Facebook page.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask the club at coffscarclub. com.au or on their Facebook page.
SPORTS RESULTS
Aitken, D Hyde 23 – 11
S Crawford, J Swan, D Hall d J Groat, G Sutcliffe, K Sutcliffe 20 – 14
R Wisely, M Star, J Brett d T O’Halloran, A
Dorrington, D Hull 21 – 14
W Grimshaw, P Toy, R Lane d S Campbell, R
Sherrin, J Hollis 17 – 12
A MCinerney, R Host, J Bishop d A Tylor, A McKee, K Watts 25 – 18
M Benham, R Harris, R Badwell d W Moore, B Worboys, R Shephar 20 –
11
A Pike, D Stirton, L Boekeman d B Edwards, D Catling, B Garner 19 – 18
C McLeod, G Wallace, P Newman d G Flynn, C
Trengove, M Clark 19 – 18
R Finch, D Francis, J Lowndes, R Ryan d G Williams, R Beaumont, M Miller, R Douglas 19 - 17
Saturday Social Pairs
24/06//2023
P Mehmet, R Douglas d J Boyd, S Hollis 24 – 23
R Lane, P Rambow d W Moore, R McWha 12 – 11
G Williams, R Oakley d
G Colman, R Harris 21 – 12
K Katon, J Swan d J
Katon, W Styles 40 – 11
B Jones, P Standart d N Dean, S Bailey 20 – 17
J Alford, R Alford, L Boekeman d S Campbell, G Stanford, D Holland 21 – 15
K Olgivie, B Smith d K
Key, W Key 23 – 18
COFFS COAST
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club competition
By Marilyn ELYTUESDAY 27 June.
A leisurely 2 Person Ambrose game was played at Safety Beach Golf Course on Tuesday 27 by 32 ladies. The weather was as good as the golf and the overall
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies
By Helen RHODES
TUESDAY 27 June – Four Ball
Stableford – 9 Hole comp. with 35 starters
Jo Corrigan & Gayle Johnson 24 c/b, Fiona Ross & Jenny Malouf 24. NTP’s –22nd Tania Norberry, Anne Ericsson, 26th (Pro Pin)
Prue Trethowan, Robyn Schomberg.
Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association
By Colin CUTTMNCVGA RESULTS
On Tuesday, 27th June, 24 golfers competed at CEX Urunga in an individual stableford event, which was held in conjunction with a 2BBB.
The individual winner was Peter Wilson (35), runner-up Digger Guest (34).
The 2BBB was highly competitive with four teams
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Dale ALLENFRIDAY 30 June 2023
Division 1 Will Fang d Troy
Prystasz 3/1, Arpit Patkak d Bo Zhang 3/0, Reece
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By
Geoffrey HARTJUNE 28 - Howard St Rimfire
Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 22 participants. Master
Grade: Jake Buckley 97.9, Ben R 92.4, Daniel Finlay
Cex. Coffs Women’s Bowling Club
By Mary BUCKLEYTHURSDAY 22nd June:
Joan Willis, Joan Griffin, Shirley Willis d Maureen Cotsell, Ardis Ellsmore, Dot Heron 20-19; Viv Gayford, Di De La Cruz d Jeanette
Kutz, Barbara Johns 1613; Jo Burgess, Robyn
Groundwater, Rosemary Williams d Jos Landrey, Margaret Stocks, Jan Appleton 24-14. Tuesday
27th June: Jos Landrey, Margaret Stocks, Rosemary
Area
winning team was Rose Morrow and Jo Elwood with a terrific score 64 ¼ pts, second team Lexine Bailey and Karen Bellamy
69 ½ pts, third Lorraine Broomfield and Di Canham
70 ½ on c/b. NTP 11th Narelle Anderson. Thank you Glenda Kennedy for donating the raffle won by Carole Stone. Our pennant team was recently defeated by Sawtell but continues
Wednesday 28 June – 4
Person Waltz Stableford with 113 starters
Proudly Sponsored by Richard Leeson
This is our inaugural “Rainbow Day” event honouring the memory of lady members who have passed away.
Michelle Palmer, Tracey Foster, Robyn O'Brien & Gina Dodd 89, Clare Judd, Jenny Shepherd, Peaches Booth & Shireen Miller
finishing on 41 pts. The winners on a countback were John Plummer and Rod Eves.
NTP’s: 3rd – Chris Ryan (visitor from Tully Park in Goulburn), 9th – Frank Stanton, 16th – Rod Eves, 18th – Greg McLagan.
Also on Tuesday, 27th June, 50 golfers competed at Macksville in a single stableford event.
Winner: Roy Rudner 44, 1st runner-up Michael O’Brien 40, 2nd runner-up David Eather 46 c/b, 3rd runner-up Ross Donnelly 36.
NTP: John Clancy. Ball run to 32 pts.
Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/2, Bo Zhang d Will Fang 3/2, Reece Baker d Bo Zhang
3/1, Will Fang d Arpit Pathak 3/1, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak 3/2, Troy Prystasz d Bo Zhang 3/2, Reece Baker d Will Fang
3/2, Arpit Pathak d Troy Prystasz 3/2. WINNER:
90.7, A Grade: Stuart D 99.10, Johan Greyling 96.4, Reede Corrigan 91.6, Geoff Slattery 88.3, Phillip Payne
84.3, B Grade: Ashley R 91.8, Member-677 87.5, Michelle D
62.2, C Grade: Lockie Knight
85.2, Philip Grace 76.3, Blake Heaton 73.3, Daran Jones
72.3, Mitch Upton 68.2, Kevin Mackay 66.2, Cherelle
Williams d Beryl Foster, Jeanette Kutz, Judy Bishop 22-17; Joan Willis, Jo Burgess, Mary Buckley d Joan Willis(s), Dawn Allen, Jan Appleton 20-15.
Thursday 29th June: Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater, Jeanette Kutz d Jo Burgess, Laine Down, Rosemary Williams 18-17; Liz-Ann
Jeffery, Joan Griffin, Jan Appleton, d Jos Landrey, Margaret Stocks, Chris Irvine 18-16; Ardis Ellsmore, Judy Bishop, Di De La Cruz
d Ardis Ellsmore(s), Viv Gayford, Shirley Willis 2017.
SPORTS RESULTS
to put up a strong show so, go girls.
A 3 Person Ambrose for Denise Hamilton Breast Cancer Day is being held on Tuesday 11 so please wear pink ladies and bring a plate to share after the game. Donations to Cancer Research will be accepted on the day.
Club championship rounds are coming up quickly with the 27 Hole
85, Mary Aarts, Joy Amos, Yvonne Avery & June Curry 84 c/b, Jan Kirk, Judy Everitt, Bev Miles & Gael Tosio 84. NTP’s – 12th Bev Smith, Kerry Farmer, Jo Foggiato (Shearwater Voucher), 15th Trish Jackson, Robin Parsons, Jean O’Connor, 22nd Gail De Groot, Trish Mackay, Bev Condie, 26th (Pro Pin) Lynn Major, Judi Isles, Maz Scully.
Saturday 1 July – Single Stableford
Split Courses due to the
Foursomes round and 27 Hole Mixed Foursomes both in July. A great way to get in extra practice prior the championship rounds is to use the Wine and Dine 9 hole medley comp playable over the week or see Pro Terry and book a couple of lessons. He also has an array of clothing and equipment and can book you into the comps he runs. Keep warm everyone.
men playing Stroke rounds
Lakes Course with 27 players
Patricia Lumley 39, Denise Kaiser 35 c/b. Westlakes Course with 24 players
Judy Everitt 40, Trisha Leng 36.
Combined NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Karry Farmer, 6th Lindy Ingham, 12th Karen Brown, 15th Bev Smith, 22nd Tracey Foster, 26th (Pro Pin) Wendy Johnstone
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Results
By Vicki SILVERMONDAY 3rd July 2023
38 members braved the gloomy conditions to play a Nine Hole Single Stableford event.
Due to reduced field, the prizes also reduced as follows:
Winners:
Gents -
James McIntosh 21
John Wilgress 20
Norman Shannon 19 c/b Ball Comp:
Keith Mellalieu 19 c/b
Rick Jenkins 19 c/b
David Haynes 19
LadiesMary Mason 21
Bev Miles 19 c/b
Vicki Silver 19 c/b
Ball Comp:
Marilyn Waterhouse 19
Caroline Whitelegge 18 c/b
Norma Wilson 18
Nearest the Pins:
22nd Kirsty Arthur & Jeff Howlett
26th Marilyn Waterhouse & Frank Buckley. Next week is a two person team eventMultiplier.
Reece Baker from Will Fang.
Division 2 George Rupaoro d Terry Baker 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Daniel Day 3/1, Terry Baker d Robert Campbell 3/2, George Ruaporo d Daniel Day 3/1, Robert Campbell d Daniel Day
Steinhardt 63.4, Cooper Finlay 53.1, Michael Paul 51.1, Amritpal Singh (821) 51.1, Bench Class: Garry Heskett 97.7
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 18 participants. Jake Buckley 198.11, Ben R 197.10, Lockie Knight 195.9, Daniel Finlay 194.6, Ashley R 191.8, Johan
Sawtell golf results
STABLEFORD 27/6 A: Craig Blyth 43, Todd Riley 42. B: Stephen Gee 43, Peter Watt 41. C: Wilton Cameron 40, Petro Gleeson 39c/b. Balls to 35c/b. NTP 7 A: Garry Jacobson, B: Garry Herbert.
NTP 11 A: Andrew Dent (pro pin), B: Stephen Gee, C: Bob Everitt 28/6 4BBB Par Leanne Wellings & Sharon Shipman +10, Trish Rhoades & Jenni Ball +9c/b. Balls to +6c/b.
NTP 7 A: Sharon Shipman,
B: Joan Woods. NTP 11 A: Kate Thornborough, B:
3/0, George Ruaporo d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Robert Campbell d Lulu Zhang 3/2, Terry Baker d Daniel Day 3/0, Robert Campbell d George Ruaporo 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Terry Baker 3/2. WINNER: Robert Campbell from George Ruaporo.
Greyling 189.1, Cooper Finlay 188.2, Mitch Upton 186.2, Member-677 185.6, Michael Paul 185.4, Hayley R 181.4, Cherelle Steinhardt 181.0, Daran Jones 180.3, Blake Heaton 172.1, Garry Heskett 161.0, Philip Grace 156.0, Saxon G 144.0, Amritpal Singh (821) 99.0
Leanne Wellings. Pro pin Gaye Hardcastle 29/6 Play 9 George Graham 20c/b, Kenneth Allen 20. Balls to 17c/b
30/6 Stableford Kerrie
Pitman 34
1/7 Stroke A: Mark Napier 71c/b, Rohan McIntosh 71c/b. B: Barry Woods 72c/b, George Gauci
72. C: Stephen Spencer 69, Scott Collins 70c/b. Balls to 76c/b. Gross A: Luke Fry 77c/b, B: Rick Filby 9c/b, C: Col O’Connor 93. Eagle on 4 Ashley Muir. NTP 7
A: Kelcie Davis, B: Stephen Cooper, C: Paul Rowe. NTP
Division 3 Char Berglund d Moshik Goffer 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Udi Elkayam 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Moshik Goffer
3/0, Char Berglund d Udi Elkayam 3/2, Sharee Templeton d Udi Elkayam 3/0, Char Berglund d Boyd McGregor 3/0,
Coffs C.ex Golf
By Graeme ROBERTSONPLAYED on Sunday 2nd July at Grafton Golf Club, Single Stableford; The Winner; Peter Hill 34 Pts; RunnerUp; Freddy Caravante 33; Ball Winners; Matt Hood 30; Rick Furlan 30; Rick Paxton
11 A: Aaron Taylor, B: Garry
Hardcastle, C: Phil Klaus. Pro pin Scott Collins. NTP
15 Luke Johnson
1/7 Stableford
Bronwyn Morgan 32c/b
1/7 Front 9 Jacqui Chapman 18, Chris Veerhuis
16c/b, Rhonda Cooper
16c/b. Balls to 15c/b. NTP
Brenda Connors. Saturday
Sal Trish Rhoades
2/7 2023 Foursomes
Championships Gross Joy
Lawrence & Alan Wallis
118, R/up Wendy Mason & Cameron Pollard 125.
27 hole nett Linda Woods & David Knudsen 107, R/
Sharee Templeton d Boyd McGregor 3/1, Moshik Goffer d Udi Elkayam 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/1, Moshik Goffer d Boyd McGregor 3/0. WINNER: Sharee Templeton from Char Berglund.
29; Peter Woods 29; Jose Caravante 26; Carmel Hill 26; Adam Woods 25; P. Downes 25; Cathy Robinson 25; Jeff Harris 24; Warick Wallace 24; NTP’s; 1st Freddy Caravante, 6th Freddy Caravante, 10th Warick Wallace; Next game is on Sunday 16th July at Coffs Harbour 2nd Round of Club Championship.
up Hermie McGuire & Craig Gardner 110c/b. 18 hole gross Robin Hodgson & Joey Franck 92c/b. Balls to nett 110.5c/b
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASONTUESDAY 27th June 2023
Main Draw Winners:
- Mitch Gorrick - R/U Tony Gauci
Consolation Winners:
- Brian Bentley - R/U Brian Ng
Return Thanks
COSTAS 'CON' KLIOUSIS
Thank you for the messages of sympathy, flowers and attending Con's funeral service. We appreciate your kindness and loving support during this difficult time in our lives. It will always be remembered. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
The family of Con Kliousis
Celebration of Life
BEERMAN
Martin 'Marty' 25/12/1942 - 28/06/2023
In loving memory of Martin ‘Marty’ Beerman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Loved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and son.
Political commentator, and joker to all his friends particularly his bowlo mates, and his drinking buddy Normie. He appreciated everyone of you.
We wish to thank everyone for their kind wishes and help during this time. Martin was privately cremated as per his wishes.
HARVEY (formerly Sharp)
Valerie June ‘Val’
27th June 2023, Coffs Harbour Health Campus with family by her side. Late of Sawtell. Dearly beloved wife of Sam (dec’d) and Les (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kerrie & Stewie Rowsell, Stephen & Sharron Sharp, David (dec’d) & Julia Sharp and Martyn Sharp. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children. Survived by her loving sister Elsie.
Aged 84 Years
Death Notices
MOSS
Elizabeth Ethel
‘Bette’
29th June 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus with family at her side. Dearly beloved wife of Jim (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Steven & Catherine, Glen and Sharon. Cherished granma of her 10 grandchildren and their children. Bette will be sadly missed by all of her extended family and friends.
Aged 86 Years
4/5/1941 – 23/6/2023
Daughter to Hazel and ‘Mick’ Cleaver late of Thora.
Much loved mother to Theresa and Marie, and in law to Jane and Andria.
Cherished Nanna to Kenzie and Tom, big sister and in law to Ian and Barbara. Aunt, cousin and friend to many over her life.
Strong and determined to the last, inquisitive of the world, dedicated to her family. Happiest in her garden and with a hot cup of tea. Missed every day. We invite those who wish to gather with us and to remember Patricia and share stories of old, to come to Thora Hall Friday 14th July from 12 onwards. Light lunch provided.
In the caring hands of ALLIED FUNERAL HOME 124 West High Street, Coffs Harbour Ph: 6651 2363
BOWYER
Lorna Everett
28th June 2023, Lorna passed peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Beloved wife of John (dec’d). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Maria, Louise & Peter, Fiona & Greg and Mary-Anne & Wayne. Loved nan of Ryan & Vanessa, Melanie, Delicia & Brett, James, Rosalind, Felicity & Scott and Katie. Adored nana of Charley, Ruby, Corey and Liam. Dear sister of Mavis (dec’d) & Bill and Malcolm & Betty (both dec’d).
Aged 93 Years
She Lives In Our Hearts And Memories. A Life Well Lived.
At Lorna’s request a private family Service was held on 1st July 2023.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Will Be Lovingly Remembered Always
Val’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 4th July 2023.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Reunited With Her Jimmy Bette’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 6th July 2023.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
STEVEN CREE
Hippy Steve Died 29th June
Survived by his loving girls, Belinda, all his friends, and all his family. Memorial lunch Bray Street, 12noon 7th July
Rhonda Carolyn Lincoln
4th July 2023
Passed away peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Formerly of Dubbo. Adored wife of Russell (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim, and Jodie & Greg. Loving Granny of Joshua, Elissa, Zak, Jacob (dec), Christian, Jeremy, Lauren, Mitch and their partners. Doting Great Grandma to Riley, Ochre, Connor, Kaitlyn, Mia and Isla. Beloved sister of Tommy (dec), John and Norma.
Aged 76 Years
Together forever with Russ.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Rhonda’s farewell service to be held on Monday, 10th July 2023 at 1.30pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Those who cannot attend are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.
VICTOR
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Phone: (02) 4981 8882
Lawrence (Laurie)
Cleive Lowe
2nd July 2023
Late of Shephards Lane, Coffs Harbour. Loved husband of Ronda. Much loved father of Jo. Proud Pa of Lewis and Alice.
Aged 91 Years
Gone fishing.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Laurie’s farewell service to be held on Monday, 10th July 2023 at 10.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Please join us for one last coffee with Laurie.
VICTOR RULLIS
FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Funeral Notices
Tenders Funeral Notices
Replacement of tiled roofSawtell Surf Life Saving Club
WARWICK, Neville ‘Nev’ OAM
5th July 2023, peacefully at Raleigh Urunga Masonic Village with loving family by his side, late of Mylestom. Much loved husband of Thel (dec’d). Loving father of Annette, Ray, Jan, Diane and their partners. Adored grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of their families.
Aged 92 Years
“Love You, Hooroo”
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Nev’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 17th July 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm.
Nev’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01
Quotations are invited for the repairs and replacement of the tiled roof on the Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club building. The work includes provision of scaffold access and edge protection, removal, supply and replacement of the concrete roof tiles, battens, sarking, downpipes and guttering. For further details of the scope of work and to arrange a site inspection please contact: The Secretary Sawtell SLSC on secretary@sawtellsurfclub.com.au
Public Notices
Fox Baiting Notification
This notification is to advise all landholders within 1 km of the properties at 157 – 159 Braford Drive Bonville that 1080 Fox baits will be laid from 7/7/23 to 7/10/23 in an ongoing program. Property owners are recommended to restrain their pets and working dogs and to ensure that they do not enter the baiting location during and after the poisoning operation. In the event of an accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. 1080 poisoned baits will be laid in accordance with Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate & Bait Products) Order 2020 under Section 38 Pesticides Act 1999. For further information Ph 0431 542 310 or Michael Elliott, Local Land Services, 0408 352 174
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Positions Vacant
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DOG GROOMING SALON
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Cash flow business
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Current owner 20yrs
$40,000 neg.
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water snake boat motor camping gear, students desk, 4 burner bbq lots and lots more. 8th and 9th July, cash only
12 Bower Crescent Toormina. 8am start
Pets
MALTESE Shih Tzu puppies. 1 girl + 3 boys available. White! BIN# B000616552 Located Port Stephens Call or text 0474 378 452
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VILLA room. Wanted honest housemate, a good cook, willing to do small amount of housework, to live with clean, elderly gentleman 02 6652 7329 or 0422 642 215
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LOST 27th June in Palm Centre, Akubra “Planter” Panama hat, size 54 Ph: 5606 1826
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1 BUDGIE on Coramba
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FOUND Vincent/ Fitzgerald Sts. Park Beach. Large wheelbarrow. Tel. 026651 9697
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Crafty Recyclers CLOSING DOWN 1/2 price
Huge variety of 2nd hand goods added daily
Mon - Thur 9.30am to 4pm
Friday 9.30am to 2pm
7 Newcastle Dr
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2 large Trek @ Travel backpacks. 1 blue 1 green. VGC, used once. $45 each. Ph 0403 034 480 F050822
APPROX 200 7" reel to reel tapes, recorded light classic. $100 ono 6656 2373
A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722
ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box $35. 0490 161 119
ANTIQUE English Oak sideboard. Superb Beautiful cond. $380 0415 981 605
ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605
ARCHERY bows, make an offer. 6653 8390 F251122
ASPIRE Metal commode with adjustable legs. Has padded back and arm rests. $60 0490 161 119
BACKPACK large PMS backpack. $50 0490 161 119
BATTERY Charger Lithium Iron Polymer Charger. 240 volts AC input, 43.8 volts DC output $40
Ph. 0420 211 039
BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710
BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595 Re110823
BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton
S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491 F031122
BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491 F260822
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BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie $50. 0432 294 491 F260822
BRAND new German Romertopf clay bakeware pot $75. 0490 161 119 F070723
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BURNT Orange modern chaise lounge. Extremely comfy, exc cond. $85 0415 981 605
CAMPING Meat griller (fold over bbq basket) Unused $15 ono Ph 0439 682 267 SOLD
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CANE rocker. Very modern. Exc cond. Incl Rattan mats x 4. 125cm diam. $75. 0415 981 605
CAR safety lock. Solid steel bar. Steering wheel to accelorator. 3 keys $25. Ph: 6651 8500
COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass top .7 x .6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi
COMMODE antique timber commode complete with chamber $75. 0490 161 119
COMMODE Aspire Classic. Height adjustable, metal commode with padded seat and back rest. $50 0490 161 119 F120523
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DOONA Cover, Queen size, Poppy design with 2 x pillow cases as new $75. 02 6656 4700 f300623
KITCHEN Scale, Salter
Beautiful antique look $55. 0415 981 605
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OTTOMAN extra large brown, Amart ottoman 85cm x 85cm x 55cm H $95. 0490 161 119
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TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879
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WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377
COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643
CRAFT collection cases Polished timber. Large 34x30cm 40 sections $20. Small 30x18cm 20 sections $10. Not made in China! Ph: 6651 8500
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CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker
$15. 0490 161 119 F120523
DINING table & 6 chairs extendable. Exc cond $600. Matching buffet & hatch $500. 6651 8929 or 0412 432 057. e070423
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DINING table, mahogany, 6 chairs, GC $300 ono. 6649 4419
DOG jacket, small suit chihuahua $25. 02 6656 4700
DRESSING Table 6 large drawers & mirror solid timber, exc cond $95. 0422 440 802 Moonee Beach
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DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132
ERGONOMIC Height adjustable study desk chair. $65. 0490 161 119
FISHING rods. 2 Surf casters over 4m long 1 boat rod. Complete with reels. $100 for the lot. Ph: 6656 2373
FLAVOURCHEF cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076 F221021
FRIDGE, fisher & paykel 275L, exc cond, $125 ono. 0428150643
GENUINE Art deco scalloped edge wall mirror. 48cm x 35cm $40. 0490 161 119 F070723
GOLF balls Srixon, soft feel, new. $25 a dozen 0422 940 328
GOLF cart and trailer exc cond, many extras trailer has 12 months rego. $6,500 ono. Will deliver. 0411 894 327
GREY fabric recliner $65 ono. 0438665258
GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374
HOLMAN taphline dripline, 13mm x 50m new in package. $50 0490 161 119 F120523
JAGUAR Mk2 door $70 . 0409 372 995 SOLD
JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121
JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536
LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967
LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791
OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772
PHOTOGRAPHIC
TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802
WASHING Machine Compact twin tub suitable for caravan/ camper/home. VGC $65. 0415 981 605
LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879
LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710
MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486
MEDITECH Mobility Scooter. Tires, battery and seat all good cond Weight capacity 150kg $1100ono. 0474 387 667
MENS Bike 26” Repco Tracer Alloy Frame 21 speed Led lights VG Cond. $100.00 0411 527 727
MENS leather man bag 36cm x 20cm. Brand new. $40. 0490 161 119
METRONOME for piano lessons $25. 6651 8500
LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 MG TC 1949 project $7,500. 0409 372 995
MOBILITY Scooter Near new cond. Up to 40km range, 135kg capacity $1200 ono. 0432292033
MUSIC Sheets Piano Polycarbonate easy read 90 songs notes & chords $50 0407654879 f160623
NESCAFE Dolce Gusto coffee machine. Only used twice. Purchsed 4/2023. Complete with some pods. $60 0490 161 119 F070723
NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120
Enlarger. Krokus, plus trays and developing tanks and other equipment. $100 the lot. Sandy Beach Ph: 0422 697 832
POTATO and onion country wooden storage bin. 36cm x 30 x 74. $65 0490 161 119
PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond. Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 F220422
QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791
RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456
ROCKING Chair Vintage Glider timber rocking chair $75 0490161119
SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460
SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots
Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456
STEERING Wheel to accelorator solid steel lock bar. Extra security for outdoor overnight parking $25. 6651 8500 F100323
SWAG – Big Country King Single in great condition $100 0408 522 575 F161222
TABLE lamps, 2 square green table lamps. 20cm x 20cm x 50cm H. $20 0490 161 119
TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123
THE Great Courses university level complete 7 DVDs and books - Classic American Literature $50ono. The Great Courses university level complete 4 DVDs and books - Classic British Literature $50ono
Ph: 0488 763 132 F181122
TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245
TIMBER venetian blind 1145 x 1155 drop. $35 as new 0419166688 F011021
TOWBAR Complete suit Subaru Forrester 2000 - 2007. $90. 0422410169
THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119 F070723
TREE Ferns Various sizes Licensed grower Cyathea Cooperi 0422 697 832
TV Stand, large glass entertainment stand with glass shelves 140Lx65cmH $65
Ph: 0490 161 119 F120523
VINTAGE Gold Framed bevelled edge wall dressing mirror. 125cm x 40cm. $45. 0490 161 119
VINTAGE Wood and brass miniature coffee grinder. $25 0490 161 119
WALKER 3 wheel Aspire walking aid shopping trolley. Exc cond. $65 0490 161 119
WETSUIT mens full steamer size medium Very good condition Adrenalin brand. $50 Ph: 0427 665 477
WHITE bed and base ensemble, king single. Exc cond. $80 0415 981 605 F090623
WIND GENERATOR 500 Watt 12/24 volt Marine grade, cost $690, sell $350 0422 697 832
WOODEN Nest of 3 tables. Exc cond. $40 0415 981 605 F090623
Motorcycles
2007 BMW GS 1200 Adventure Bike 52,000kms Never been off road ASW85 Reg til May ‘24. Great condition $10,900 ono Ph 0418 300 171
Motors
2008 VW Golf hatch auto, 244,307km, 6 mth rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 990 446 Re020623
LANDCRUISER
1998 VCG dual tanks 295,000kms with good tires and kit. $19,000neg Reg Sep 23 CR02QM Ph: 0415 621 222
Boats
BOAT Stesll 3800 Edge V 20 H.P. Honda 4 Stroke, Sportsman Trailer Reg TA70DW All immaculate condition Carpeted. Tanks, Gear $7000. Plus fold up gal Flip N Easy Trailer $800 0419 995 609 ReS120124
TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446
Caravans
SOLD
KAYAK 5m length, 12kg wood, coated in apoxy resin and fibre glass. Fast boat. $400. 0468712437 e070723
ORGAN, electric Kawai twin keyboard, many functions. $300 ono 6649 4419
TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319
WALKING STICK, dual handle, quad foot, easy lift from seated, adjust height, light wt/strong alum $50 0407654879
2010 AVAN cruiseliner fitted with remote control movers on wheels. Many extras Complete with awning & accessories Ph: 0428 525 591 $25,000
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WEDNESDAY QUEEN OF OZ
ABC, 9.35pm
SUNDAY LIMBO
ABC, 8.30pm
Written and directed by Ivan Sen, the talented mind behind the compelling and addictive Mystery Road franchise, this Aussie neo-noir is a bruising and meditative exploration of the realities of racism for Indigenous people in Australia, served up through an other-wordly detective plot. Simon Baker (The Mentalist, above) is the unequivocal star as the thoroughly haunted and broken detective Travis Hurley. Shot entirely in black and white, Sen has evocatively breathed new colour into the noir genre with this atmospheric and tender gem.
FRIDAY, July 7
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)
8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A masked man stabs a woman in her home.
9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister.
9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) In the 1850s, two sisters from Sydney travel to Australia’s gold rush in the hope of landing newly rich husbands.
10.00 ABC Late News.
10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)
11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)
12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rambunctious British comedian Catherine Tate (below) is the queen of silly, over-the-top character roles and she’s in fine form in this lavishly exaggerated satire of royal life. As “spare” to the British royal throne, Princess Georgiana (Tate) has dedicated her life to partying.
But, in a wickedly preposterous setup, the royal embarrassment has been shipped off to Australia to become a new head of state.
Directed by Bondi Hipsters’ Christiaan Van Vuuren and filmed in Sydney, Queen of Oz is pure, unadulterated fun.
THURSDAY STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY
Stylishly shot and brimming with humour, actor
(right) lets the food and scenery do most of the talking as the presenter of this chic travelogue. In this six-part series, kicking off tonight, The Devil Wears Prada star is on a mission to devour the country’s delicious regional cuisines. In a lip-smacking jaunt that takes in Rome, Bologna, Milan, Tuscany and Sicily, the gastronomic delights begin in Naples, where it’s all about pizza. In the city’s historic Spanish Quarter, Stanley visits Pizza Fritta da Fernanda, the last authentic fried pizza maker.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Dordogne. (R)
8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7.
1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nornie Bero.
8.30 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992, PGv, R) After witnessing her mobster boyfriend murder his chauffeur, a second-rate lounge singer is placed in witness protection at a convent, where she reluctantly agrees to join the choir. Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy.
10.35 Million Dollar Island. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
12.05 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R) Claudia Pickering.
2.00 Home Shopping.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. From WIN Stadium, NSW.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the St George Illawarra Dragons versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.
10.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) A group of people tries to take credit after the park receives some much-needed rain.
6.30 The Project.
7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, July 8
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 3.20 Landline. (R) 3.50 Power To Country. (R)
4.00 Wash My Soul In The River’s Flow. (PG, R)
5.30 The Black Hand. (PGa, R)
6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)
Hosted by Joel Creasey.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case.
8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks that initially looks like suicide.
9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.
10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.
11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
SUNDAY, July 9
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.
2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights. 3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. (R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Hosted by Ernie Dingo.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France.
1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R) Ida is advised to bring the case to the police.
3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)
4.00 Food Safari. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A visitor’s phone attracts attention.
7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R) A secret agent battles a rogue organisation. Tom Cruise.
10.15 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.
12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.
1.30 Home Shopping.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.
3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
6.00 To Be Advised.
7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.
9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem.
10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) A murder hits close to home for Folsom.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?
6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 To Be Advised.
7.40 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 4 of 4.
8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d) A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins.
10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R)
11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Trampolining. (R) 4.35 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.
8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.
2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)
3.45 Food Safari. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.
11.15 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Beautiful Bayview, Beautiful Babes. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Looks at the life of Lyn Dawson and what led to her disappearance and murder.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.
9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.
10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Pirates seize Jesse’s yacht.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
MONDAY, July 10
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Mals, R)
1.30 Vera. (Mv, R)
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.55 Australian Story. (R)
5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.
2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.
(PG, R)
SBS World News.
Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
The Great House Revival. (PG) 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (M)
SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend.
12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R)
3.25 Food Safari. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
TUESDAY, July 11
6.00
10.25 Outback
Fight
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi lets Mercedes down gently.
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) As starvation continues to take a toll on Log camp the hunger games reach a dramatic climax.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma) Siya learns more about Meera’s past.
12.30 Home Shopping.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.
9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Project.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Hosted by Nath Valvo.
10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.
11.00 The Project. (R)
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 3.00 Living Black.
3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10.
2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Food Safari. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree confronts Remi over his lies.
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.
10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red offers his help to a cartel leader.
12.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. Hosted by David Genat.
8.45 To Be Advised.
9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.
2.00 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) A judge helps subdue an unruly defendant.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Bennelong restaurant’s Peter Gilmore demonstrates how to create an intricate seafood dish.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.
10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
WEDNESDAY, July 12
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (PG, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R)
3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.55 Australian Story. (R)
5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00
Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05
Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Movin’ On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at sitcom humour.
8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. A look at how the saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior were caught.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11.
2.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R)
4.00 Food Safari. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY, July 13
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 The Chemical World. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 1.25 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Madls, R) 2.00 Aftertaste. (Mls, R)
2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R)
3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R)
4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (PG)
8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Naples And The Amalfi Coast. (Premiere) Actor Stanley Tucci sets out to explore the culture and cuisine of Italy, beginning with Naples.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.
2.05 Dignity. (MA15+v, R)
4.05 Italian Food Safari. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose wants answers.
7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG)
8.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.
9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)
12.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland.
10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of game three of the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland.
11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.
3.00 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Trent Nikolic.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.
8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession.
10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) The island gives a single mum the ability to read minds to impress her boss.
12.30 Home Shopping.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. From Dolphins Oval, Brisbane.
10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11.
3.00 Hello SA. (PG)
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Premiere) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children.
9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
COFFS COAST
AFL Championships at Coffs this weekend
THE North Coast Force junior representative AFL teams are ready to launch into battle from Saturday to Monday, when they take part in the Northern NSW Championship in Coffs Harbour.
The Force will be playing matches against other AFL representative programs from the Central Coast, Illawarra, Hunter Country and Hunter Metro.
The championship will feature matches for both boys and girls in the Under 13, 15 and 17 age groups.
Matches will be played at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and adjacent Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park No.1 and No.2 grounds. On Saturday and Sunday matches will be played under lights.
With 29 competing teams across the six age groups, the event will be the biggest one yet, showing just how keen the junior players are for rep footy.
“This is the first year that the North
Coast Force has fielded a Youth girls 15s team, which highlights the growth of the junior competition on the North Coast,” said Brad Greenshields, community football and competitions manager for Northern NSW.
"The North Coast Force teams produced their best-ever performance last month at the Hunter Challenge Cup, so hopes are high the Force will be strong this weekend.
“It's going to be a big three days with almost 700 players in total playing in 87 matches across the three days,” said Greenshields.
Matches on Saturday across the three ovals start at 9am and continue until 6pm. On Sunday matches start at 11.10am, with the last matches of the day being played under lights until 7.45pm.
Monday’s action, the final day, begins at 9am and wraps up at 2.35pm.
Entry to the championship is free, including all matches at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
