Coffs Coast News Of The Area 7 October 2022

Emerald

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL transition

skateboarder Georgia Winn

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the Mid North Coast.

The Emerald Beach local returned victorious from Mackay last week sporting gold in the female U9 division at one of Australia’s largest skateboarding competitions, the Daly Bay Rumble on The Reef.

Held at the Sugarbowl in Mackay, the competition is a drawcard event for skateboarders from across Australia. Georgia stomped three complete runs

By Andrew VIVIAN

q Georgia Winn wins gold at the Daly Bay Rumble on the Reef skateboarding comp in Mackay.

Dylan Edwards awarded Clive Churchill

Emerald Beach skateboarder takes out gold

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her way to victory under sunny skies at the Rumble, where she made use of all sections of the bowl, showing variety and consistency above and below the coping.

These are all significant criteria for the judges who are looking for all round skills and technique, not one-off tricks.

“I’m super stoked to have finished in first place and really happy to land my backside air on the vert section,” Georgia told News Of The Area.

"Competitions are really cool because you get to hang out with other skaters from all over Australia.

“Some of the older competitors this year are doing really well in the USA competing at Tony Hawk's Vert Alert and the X Games.

“It's really cool getting to meet those guys and watch them skate and they are all really supportive and stoked for the younger girls when we skate well or land a big trick."

The win is another notch in the belt for the young skateboarder who finished atop the female rankings at Coffs Harbour’s recent Bowlanana at the Koby Mitchell Classic, also winning the U12 female bowl competition at the Ride the Wave Festival in Port Macquarie in June 2022.

Georgia is beginning to take these out-of-

town competitions in her stride.

"All the skateparks we compete at are different, so we always arrive a few days early to work out the best lines,” said Georgia.

“After I work out a good run, we start to add tricks in and then work on getting it fast and flowing.

“I really love the bowl at Mackay, it has a really big vert section and it's really fast."

What’s next?

“It's back to training for the summer, working on some new tricks for 2023,” said Georgia.

Karangi Residents Protest Logging Plans

By Andrew VIVIAN

FORTY ‘Friends of Karangi Forest’ held a peaceful protest against Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) plans to log Orara East State Forest at Karangi, on Wednesday, September 28.

As previously reported in News Of The Area, residents say they have recorded sightings of koalas in the area, as well as the presence of other endangered and/or significant species and flora.

The ‘Friends’ claim only three of the ten residents with properties adjacent to the area to be logged were notified.

Paul Healy, from the Friends of Karangi Forest said, “We are joining with other communities who are fighting to protect their local native forests.”

Protesters came from a range of

backgrounds, the group including teachers, farmers, construction workers and a local councillor.

Mr Healy said there has been a significant amount of runoff from the new roads and residents are investigating the impact on local waterways.

He said residents will meet to discuss their next strategies.

A spokesperson for FCNSW said that Orara East State Forest near Karangi is a mix of timber plantations and regrowth native forest designated for timber production and areas managed for conservation and recreation.

Harvesting operations are intended to start in the next few months in around 100 hectares of the regrowth native forest and 40 hectares of hardwood timber plantation, although timing may be later and depend on weather and other operational considerations.

The spokesperson said there are strict conditions regulating all timber harvesting operations and only a portion of the native forest will be harvested for renewable timber.

She said large areas will be set aside for wildlife habitat, along riparian corridors, to protect environmental features, to maintain seed resources for regeneration and to maintain biodiversity.

The spokesperson said the roading being undertaken is maintenance and improvement of the existing road network that will facilitate timber haulage and beyond this, will be used for access to the forest for tourism and recreation and fire management.

She said all Forestry Corporation’s operations are completely transparent, with detailed harvest plans published on its website and operations independently regulated.

The spokesperson said that direct forest neighbours have been notified of the operations.

Further information is available from the FCNSW website or by contacting its Coffs Harbour Office directly.

q Georgia Winn gives her best at the Daly Bay Rumble on the Reef skateboarding competition.

q ‘Friends of Karangi Forest’ protest against logging of their neighbouring forest.

PESTICIDE POLLUTION

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validated, with Dr Kirsten Benkendorff, a Professor of Marine Science at Southern Cross University, finding disturbing levels of agricultural chemicals in local waterways.

She said that while some people point the finger at particular types of agricultural industries, the problem is complex, and marine scientists don’t want to inhibit agriculture.

”We have to recognise that, on the Coffs Coast, we have steep slopes, high rainfall, and catchments that run off into the marine park,” Dr Benkendorff said.

“We have to investigate which chemicals are safe for use around waterways and improve how we manage the run off.”

Professor Benkendorff said chemicals that are more water soluble can cause more problems in aquatic ecosystems downstream and there must be strategies to contain and degrade pollutants on land.

A number of pesticides that are banned in the European Union (EU) and/ or the U.S. because of toxic effects on humans and/or the environment are being legally used on the Coffs Coast.

Professor Benkendorff

said getting a registered chemical banned in Australia is a long, difficult process.

Researchers have to provide detailed evidence to prove that a chemical is causing harm in Australia, even if it is banned elsewhere.

For example, the insecticide imidacloprid – a neonicotinoid, is banned in the EU and Canada, but Professor Benkendorff has found some of the highest concentrations of this chemical in the Hearnes Lake estuary compared to any other waterway where it has been reported globally.

People have been pushing for it to be banned in Australia since it was banned overseas, and, if this had happened, there might not have been the existing issue with Hearnes Lake.

Another problem is that testing water or soil is difficult because researchers don’t know what is being used/ sprayed and most pesticides have a number of ingredients, so they have to test for everything, making it timeconsuming and expensive.

“It’s like searching for a needle in a haystack,” according to Professor Benkendorff.

She pointed out that the type of intensive horticulture on the Coffs Coast (particularly the growing of

blueberries and cucumbers) tends to lead to insecticide use, and, prawns, crabs and yabbies, which have similar nervous systems to insects are more likely to be affected by these types of chemicals.

Professor Benkendorff said that a first step is for researchers, farmers and fishers to get together to talk about potential solutions.

It is imperative to identify which pesticides in use are water soluble and then use sediment traps, bioreactors and other methods of capturing and treating run off before it gets into the water ways if other industries and the environment are not to be adversely affected.

Hogan bemoans fuel excise decision

FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Labor’s decision to reintroduce the fuel excise will put added pressure on the cost of living in our community.

The 22c a litre cut to fuel prices put in place by the Coalition Government to ease cost of living pressures expired at midnight on Wednesday night.

“Labor refused to extend the 22c a litre cut to fuel

prices, which means motorists will pay an extra tax at the fuel pump,” Mr Hogan said.

Mr Hogan said the decision not to extend the price cut was evidence that Labor “don’t understand Regional Australia”.

“We drive our cars more than people in the city, which means we will be the people most affected by this.

“Fuel is a big part of the household budget, and this

decision will add more unnecessary pressure.

“Our region's farming, and agricultural sector will be massively impacted.

“The last thing we need in the lead up to Christmas as interest rate rises flow through to family budgets is another tax.

“We implemented this excise cut as a targeted measure in our last budget to provide a costof-living relief which was appropriate at the time, and it’s still appropriate now.”

q Run off from a range of agricultural enterprises are threatening local waterways.

Pool Redevelopments To Be Deferred

THE planned redevelopment of the Sawtell and Woolgoolga Pool complexes is to be revisited in the 2023-2024 financial year as a tight grant deadline of 31 December 2023 is an unachievable timeframe for the City to deliver the projects so the funds will need to be returned.

A total of $7,784,778

had been allocated to City of Coffs Harbour through Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund towards the cost of building the two new complexes.

Council’s budget for the works in the current plans was just over $15.5m.

“These two pool redevelopments were

included in last month’s deferral of $55m of capital works projects to 20232024, as a result of financial and resourcing constraints,” said Natalia Cowley, City of Coffs Harbour’s General Manager.

“The reasons for the deferrals are very necessary.

“They will provide financial sustainability,

establish a truly achievable level of deliverability and realign community and City expectations on the provision of new infrastructure.

“But sadly we’ve been informed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources that there is no provision for any BBRF Round 5 grants

to be extended beyond 31 December 2023.

“Unfortunately, as there are no resources currently allocated to progress these projects in the 2022-2023 financial year, we wouldn’t be able to begin the redevelopments until 1 July 2023.

“As the grants have a hard closing date of 31 December

Aboriginal culture visitor experiences make Green Destinations Top 100

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Gumbaynggirr

‘Two Path Strong’ visitor experience celebrating local Aboriginal culture and knowledge of Country has secured Coffs Harbour a place on the Global Green Destinations Top 100 List for 2022.

Every year international sustainable tourism organisation Green Destinations receives outstanding entries from businesses worldwide telling their stories to inspire travellers to visit and tourism professionals to promote the area.

The Coffs Coast is one of only two Australian destinations to score a place on the prestigious

Top 100 List, the other being the Central Coast.

The region’s selected story entry, Two Path Strong, celebrates Aboriginal tourism on the Coffs Coast and the rich culture that has supported the establishment of the first bilingual Indigenous language school in New South Wales, Australia.

“We are honoured and proud that the story of our Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School and our award-winning cultural tourism businesses have been selected in this prestigious international competition,” said Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) CEO Clark Webb.

“It’s exciting that

the story of our living Gumbaynggirr culture around Coffs will be shared with the world,” he added.

in Athens, Greece.

City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley told News Of The Area, “During the process to become NSW’s first ECO Destination, the authentic Aboriginal tourism products of the Coffs Coast stood out as a significant contributor to that goal and this story is one of many examples of what’s on offer in this space.”

Now nearing the first anniversary of Coffs Coast’s ECO Destination certification, Ms Cowley congratulated “the City team, our tourism businesses, and the community for this outstanding achievement”.

“Our region is further cementing its status as an

2023, this would leave us only six months in which to complete them and that’s not achievable.”

City of Coffs Harbour now plans to reopen both pools – which had been closed in advance of the planned redevelopment works - later this year following some required maintenance and staff recruitment.

ecotourism centre with a significant cultural story that will be shared around the globe.”

Australia’s first bilingual Indigenous language school is located on the Coffs Coast, along with an array of award-winning tours, cafes and cultural experiences run by the Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC).

Green Destinations is a Netherlands-based organisation that aims to make tourism better and more sustainable, leading a global partnership of over 50 representatives, consisting of sustainable tourism experts, consultancies and nonprofit organisations.

The announcements were made on 27 September at Green Destinations 2022 Future of Tourism Summit

q The Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience at Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) within the Orara East State Forest.

q Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation offers winning cultural tourism experiences.

q The Two Path Strong story wins a place in the Green Destination Top 100 List for 2022.

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Bellingen Shire Votes To Protect Forests, Soils And Water

By Andrew VIVIAN

BELLINGEN Shire Council passed a motion at its 28 September meeting, six votes to one, to advocate for an end to logging of native forests to protect soils, water supply and the natural beauty of the area.

Bellingen Shire councillor Dominic King moved the motion, which asked the Council to note significant aspects of native forest logging and to advocate for an end to it.

The Council agreed to note scientific evidence about the severity of bushfires being increased in logged forests and the decline of threatened species including koalas, glossy black cockatoos and gliders.

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It also agreed to take account of residents’ concerns of the need to “support naturebased tourism enterprises, recreational usage, threaten species habitat protection and carbon sequestration” and noted that native forest logging is "incompatible with our states investments in nature based tourism enterprises, climate change mitigation and the protection of biodiversity”.

The motion also mentioned a successful prosecution of Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) by the Environment Protection Authority in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest and allegations of regulation breaches.

The Council agreed to advocate to the NSW Government to develop a plan to move to ecologically-sustainable plantations and farm forestry to ensure protection of existing jobs in the sector and ensure a reliable supply of high-value native hardwood timber products into the future.

Council also acknowledged that the water

quality/security depends upon stable soils and stable ground cover, which are affected by current logging practices.

The motion listed a range of NSW politicians, from all parties, to be contacted for their support.

Cr King told News Of The Area, “There has been a build up of concern by local residents, but the Federal State of the Environment report was a real trigger.

“I wanted to have the conversation at Council level about the science behind forestry practices and what we do in a changing world.”

Cr King wants the motion to encourage people to reflect on what is the truth behind native forest logging.

q Bellingen Shire councillor Dominic King (right) says that Bellingen residents want to protect the Shire’s natural environment, soils and water supplies.

“We have to accept that times change and we can’t keep doing what we did 50, 20 or even ten years ago.

“The people in Bellingen Shire have made it clear that they value their native forests, biodiversity and waterways,” he said.

Cr King said jobs in forestry have been disappearing since before there was any Green influence in government, driven by economics, and that Council is also concerned about a just transition of workers in the industry to more sustainable jobs.

“We’re not saying don’t cut down trees, but we are concerned about external contractors coming in, who have no connection with the area, and carrying out industrial scale logging.”

Conservation orgs continue push for koala protection

By Andrew VIVIAN

SEPTEMBER 30 was ‘Save the Koala Day’ and conservation organisations have called on the State and Federal Governments to do more to protect koalas.

The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is appealing to the NSW Government to stop approving core koala habitat for clearing and logging, to demonstrate a genuine intent to stop koalas becoming extinct in the wild by 2050.

NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh said the NSW Government’s spending of tens of millions on koala hospitals, open range zoos and planting seedlings won’t stop koalas becoming extinct in the wild unless they save and stabilise surviving koalas by protecting their existing homes.

“Every day the NSW Government is allowing the Forestry Corporation to cut down mature koala feed trees

in public forests, and farmers to bulldoze them, while their propaganda arm goes into overdrive pretending that koalas don’t need their feed trees,” said Mr Pugh.

“We know that koalas only utilise certain individuals of certain species, and that the larger those trees are the more they use them.

“Protecting these key trees and allowing others to mature is essential for the koala’s survival.

“If the NSW Government is sincere about saving koalas they need to ensure thorough surveys of potential habitat before clearing or logging is allowed, and to protect any core koala habitat found.

“For a start they can ditch their current policy that if a logger sees a koala in a tree they just wait for it to leave before they cut its home down,” he said.

On the same day, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) appealed to Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to use her

Ministerial powers in NSW, QLD and ACT to do more to protect the koala.

Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation, Deborah Tabart OAM, said if the Government continues to watch key koala habitats be destroyed, the iconic animal will be lost to time.

“I am calling on the Minister to use her Ministerial powers under the EPBC Act to protect all Primary and Secondary A habitat throughout the koala’s entire geographic range where she has the power to do so, and to enact the Koala Protection Act,” Ms Tabart said.

“The Minister must call a halt to the clearing of habitats that sustain koalas.”

Ms Tabart has driven thousands of kilometres this year, mainly through New South Wales, looking at habitats, creeks and the rivers that should sustain healthy koala habitats with healthy koala populations.

“To be frank, it is all tragic!” she said.

“It appears that, even with a new Federal government, bulldozers can work in our forests and urban landscapes with little done to stop them.

“We have had so many people write to AKF this month seeking support to try and stop clearing and often there is nothing to be done, because it has either

been approved in the dim dark past or the damage has already been done.”

The AKF has previously written to the new Environment Minister, offering its expertise, scientific and detailed koala habitat mapping, population data and carefully considered solutions to save the koala

Staying Safe On Holiday Roads

By Andrew VIVIAN

SCHOOL holidays often see tragedy on the roads, and according to author Noel O’Brien, September was heading for a five-year record high.

Mr O’Brien has spent five years researching his book, ’Penalty Rip-Off’, which examines the effectiveness of sanctions to improve driver behaviour.

His book says the focus on punitive approaches is not working to lower the death toll on the nation’s roads and outlines a ‘Safe Driver’ program to change the situation.

Mr O’Brien said the NSW country road toll continues to rise sharply, with another 50 lives lost since 20 June, now

sitting at 155.

He said this is a 20 percent increase on last year, while so far this year urban fatalities have remained stable.

“The tragedy about our stubbornly high road toll is that our dated sanctions mix is not working,” Mr O’Brien said.

“There's still no behavioural change programs for repeat speedsters or illegal mobile phone users.

“A better sanctions mix may have prevented the horrific speed related Buxton accident, with five lives lost, and the subsequent accident at Beverly Hills.”

According to Mr O’Brien, September was heading towards becoming the worst month on our roads this year, a five-year record high, with 74 lives lost.

With school holidays under way in NSW, WA, ACT and NT, drivers needed to take extra care.

He points out that busier roads bring added danger, with more families driving to avoid the higher cost and chaos of air travel.

There would also be mixed road conditions on the east coast following devastating flooding earlier in the year and now fresh floods in North West NSW.

Mr O’Brien’s research has found there has been a tenyear high in single vehicle accidents, and believes the increased use of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) is contributing to this.

He said urban SUV drivers needed to take extra care on unfamiliar low grade country

roads, where speed can bring an early end to a welldeserved holiday.

NSW Government figures show the NSW September road toll was 64 percent above

and its habitat, which they have spent over three decades compiling - however they claim she is yet to reply.

For more information about NEFA contact Dailan Pugh on 0400 711 054 and to find out about the Koala Protection Act and the Australian Koala Foundation, visit www.savethekoala.com.

last year and road users have twice the chance of dying on a country road.

Mr O’Brien’s book Penalty Rip-Off can be found at http:// penaltyripoff.com.au.

Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way west of Ebor

MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from Wednesday on Waterfall Way to carry out essential safety improvement work west of Ebor.

Work between Sandy Creek and Tanners Road is to start on Wednesday 5 October and will be carried out on weekdays from 7am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm when required.

Work is expected to take twelve months to complete, weather permitting.

Single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements will be in place during work hours with up to five-minute stoppages.

This traffic control may also occasionally be required at night.

Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of

workers and motorists.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

q Conservationists have called on State and Federal governments to do more to protect koala habitat. Photo: Dailan Pugh.

National focus on Coffs Harbour’s housing crisis

By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Harbour received an unwelcome national focus on Monday, September 3, after a Four Corners story about housing affordability and availability and homelessness was aired.

The program highlighted issues in Bellingen and Coffs Harbour and pointed out that similar issues exist in other regional towns.

Support services on the Coffs Coast have seen a dramatic increase in people experiencing homelessness and people seeking help to ease the burden of cost of living pressures, much of which is because of dramatically increasing rents.

People with jobs, including families, are sleeping in cars or tents or couch surfing.

In Coffs Harbour, vacancy rates are 1.5 percent, down from 5 percent a decade ago.

Rents have gone up by more than $100 over the past two years, almost double the NSW average.

In Bellingen, rents have risen 48 percent to December 2021, the highest in NSW, three times the average in regional areas and sixteen times that in capital cities.

Only 3.1 percent of homes in Coffs Harbour are affordable for people on low incomes, the majority being one bedroom units which are unsuitable for families.

There is a ten year wait for public housing, amongst the longest in NSW.

Four Corners highlighted that there are social housing homes lying empty and some social housing residents are living in substandard, often overcrowded houses because of poor maintenance.

Coffs Coast residents are well aware of the shortage of affordable housing and rental accommodation, which is primarily because of lack of housing stock, increasing numbers of sea change/tree change migration during the pandemic and the increase in properties used for Airbnb.

Martin Wells, Principal at McGrath Estate Agents, told News Of The Area, “There is a severe supply shortage which results in rents increasing.”

He said a 2012 report estimated that Coffs Harbour needed 500 new homes each year, but supply falls well short of this.

With regard to affordable housing, Mr Wells said there has been some first owner support from governments in the past but this has tapered off.

When discussing housing availability, he said, “We’re aware of employers who ask for evidence of secure accommodation in job interviews before offering a job.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said, “The lack of housing and housing affordability is a growing problem in our coastal towns and cities and is being driven by housing supply failing to keep up with ever increasing demand.”

Mr Singh said the NSW Government is working with the City of Coffs Harbour on the renewal of the Argyll Estate which is hoped will provide refreshed and upgraded social housing as well as providing more affordable homes for our community.

Mr Singh said zoning for new homes and increasing density, as well as the assessment of development applications, are the responsibility of Council; and the NSW Government is committed to helping councils deliver new homes through the $300m Accelerated Infrastructure Fund to help councils fast-track the delivery of essential infrastructure and therefore deliver

new homes faster.

“While the Four Corners story focused on social housing, the entire spectrum of housing is in short supply and it is our most disadvantaged in society who fall off the bottom of the housing ladder and I hear their stories too often,” Mr Singh said.

“Recent influxes of people from places like Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have improved our regions in many ways – but we need to ensure our housing stock is increased accordingly."

City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Tony Judge, who is the Labor candidate for Coffs Harbour in the upcoming State election, was interviewed on the Four Corners episode.

In relation to the Argyll Street redevelopment he told News Of The Area, “Unless it’s social housing, there are no constraints for purchasers to turn an ‘affordable house’ into an Airbnb.”

Cr Judge said Airbnb listings have increased from 580 to more than 700 since 2018, resulting in more than 100 properties no longer being available for rental.

“Developers will sell houses at the market price, so there is no guarantee they will be ‘affordable’.”

Cr Judge said that in the immediate future, the Labor Party is committed to accelerate the maintenance of existing social housing to make it liveable.

He pointed out that construction of social housing has not kept pace with the demand, and with rents rising faster than wages, more people are becoming dependent on social housing.

“We have become like the US with a rising class of the ‘working poor’,” Cr Judge said.

He said the situation is more complex than what Four Corners presented because people on whom businesses rely cannot afford to live in the area because housing costs have outstripped liveable wages.

Cr Judge explained that the housing crisis affects not just low income earners, but other sectors such as health services.

For example, many nurses are employed on contract, and, as such, find it almost impossible to rent or buy a house, because long-term financial stability is difficult to show a real estate agent or bank.

Therefore, they don’t come to the region.

He predicted that housing availability will get even worse when the bypass begins in earnest with the influx of road workers.

Spotlight

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Future Priorities

Hello.

As Council’s new General Manager I wanted to introduce myself and take the

Local Government Week

to share some of my community priorities for the

World Renowned Artist Donates Works

First and foremost, my approach is to make things happen. I’m always interested in listening to differing views, but through the lens of working together to find solutions and a positive outcome.

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Ken Unsworth, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists, has donated two of his recent works to Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) after learning about the planned new gallery and building.

One area in need of a solution is our waste management – an issue that I know the Mayor, Councillors and community are keen to see resolved.

Financial security as an organisation is also vital. I am very focused on bringing the General Fund into surplus and balancing the budget. To achieve this, we need to consider our long list of capital projects and look at reducing expenditure overall.

He rose to international prominence when ‘Suspended Stone Circle’ was shown at the Venice Biennale of 1978. This work established Unsworth’s global career and has recently been featured as the centrepiece of the reinstallation of artworks in the refurbished 20th Century Galleries of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

We also need to plan positively for a post-bypass economy and establish an identity as a destination city.

Once voted Sydney’s most popular artwork, the work –103 river stones each weighing around 15kg suspended by 309 wires – now hangs over two levels in the newly unveiled atrium.

This will rely heavily on two of my passions - economic development and activation. With the Coffs Coast being one of only two Eco Certified Destinations in NSW, we have a real opportunity to develop a point of difference in the tourism market.

I also want to build on our support for start-ups and the business incubation sector so that local youth can have access to the high value jobs of the future.

“This is an outstanding and hugely generous donation by an Australian artist who has long been regarded as one of Australia’s most important contemporary artists,” said Chris Chapman, City of Coffs Harbour’s Director Sustainable Communities.

As an organisation, I want to see our achievements speak for us. It’s not about who is doing the work, but what we’re doing for the community that matters.

“And now we’ll have a gallery that has the height and size to ensure that works on this scale are shown to their best advantage.

Natalia Cowley, General Manager

“Being able to attract such a donation from an artist of Unsworth’s calibre, even before the new gallery is open, is a fantastic endorsement of Yarrila Arts and Museum and its future as a regional cultural destination.”

What’s On

What’s On

Council Meetings

Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 5pm in the Council Chamber at Council’s Customer Service Centre on the corner of Coff and Castle Streets.

Cultivate Your Creativity

Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery is bringing you a series of free, monthly, artfocussed workshops to inspire and nurture your creativity while we transition to Yarrila Place. Workshops are available to all members of the community.

Everyone is welcome to watch and listen to proceedings and there are a number of ways you can attend:

This month Monica Davidson from Creative +Plus Business will run three workshops on 21 and 22 October aimed at educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. Workshops include:

• In-person – simply come along a few minutes before 5pm so you are seated before the Meeting begins.

• Online – All Council Meetings are broadcast live so you can attend from the comfort of your own home.

Fundamentals

• Missed a meeting and want to catch up? Recordings of previous Meetings are also available online.

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Your Creative Income

You can also check what’s on the Agenda of upcoming Meetings. Agendas are published on Council’s website on the Monday before each Meeting.

These workshops are brought to you by the Regional Gallery and City of Coffs Harbour’s

business support team.

You can find out all about Council Meetings by going to coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/YourCouncil/About-Council/Council-meetings.

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Coffs Coast band to open Sounds of Rock

By David WIGLEY

BLACK Pallas, an exciting new rock band from the Coffs Coast, will be opening this year’s Sounds of Rock Festival in Coffs Harbour on October 22.

Featuring in the Festival’s star-studded line-up, Woolgoolga’s Kailey Pallas and guitarist Benny Black from Coffs Harbour will ignite the crowd with their unique, hard hitting brand of rock and roll.

Kailey reflected on their stellar, breakthrough year.

“It’s been a phenomenal

year and our hard work is paying off,” she said.

“We’ve been lucky to perform at major venues like the MCG, SCG, ANZ Stadium and Suncorp Stadium and share the stage with massive acts like Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens, Jet, The Living End and Eskimo Joe leading up to now.”

Now the dynamic duo will be opening the show for some of Australia’s finest musicians.

“It’s a blockbuster lineup and we are so excited to perform in our hometown in front of our families and

friends.

“It’s an amazing event with Australian multiplatinum and legendary artists Daryl Braithwaite, Ian Moss (Cold Chisel), Baby Animals, Dragon, Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock), The Radiators, Eurogliders, Wendy Matthews and Rick Price.”

Black Pallas are creating waves in the Australian music industry after performing at the NRL twice this year and touring with the Choirboys, however their most recent focus has been producing their own music.

“We just recorded our debut single in Byron Bay with Grammy award winning American producer Nick Didia, who has worked with Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and Powderfinger,” she said.

“We are planning further Sydney and Melbourne tour shows for this December and January and hope to complete our EP by the end of the year.

“We would love to see a big local crowd at the Sounds of Rock at Coffs Harbour Showground.

“For more information on our music adventures follow our Facebook page ‘blackpallasmusic’, tickets for the show are available online via Oztix or in person at Rage Music Coffs Harbour,” concluded Kailey.

Coffs KTM rallies behind everyday heroes

THE Coffs KTM (CKTM) team have upgraded a brand-new GASGAS MC450F to their ultimate standard all in the name of charity.

After the devastating floods throughout the region, with a strong connection to their community, the Coffs KTM crew worked on a plan to help out the best way they knew how...with two wheels.

The locally owned dirtbike shop has kitted out a brand-new GASGAS MC450F

with over $3000 worth of extras and are raffling it off to one lucky winner.

To top it all off the bike has been signed by Redbull Athlete and GASGAS Factory Racing Rally teammate Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders, with all proceeds being donated to the NSW SES Volunteers Association.

The MX community is tight knit, which was something that resonated with staff as they watched

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Woolgoolga Bike Lane Trial

the community spirit rally as the region came together to protect the people, homes, and businesses.

“We watched the events play out so close to home,” said Ashley Beaton, Dealer Principal and CKTM owner.

“Many of the volunteers with the SES were affected themselves yet put their service to the community first.

“Helping out was never really a question for us, it

A temporary bike lane has been installed along Beach Street between River Street and Wharf Street in Woolgoolga, as part of the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program.

We are using this opportunity to trial a protected on-road bike lane to see how effective this type of bike lane may be in providing a safer cycling experience for residents and visitors.

The bike lane includes:

• a protected on-road bike lane from River Street to Boundary Street;

• a new wider shared footpath between Boundary Street and Wharf Street.

We know there are a wide range of opinions on the bike lane trial.

Take our on-line survey to share your initial thoughts - go to the Woolgoolga Bike Lane project page on Have Your Say Coffs Harbour at: www.haveyoursay.coffsharbour. nsw.gov.au

This survey closes on 24 October.

Further information, phone City of Coffs Harbour, 6648 4000.

was more a matter of how we could make the biggest difference.”

Coffs KTM will be attending a series of events across the Mid North Coast in coming months with a focus on selling tickets to raise as much money as they can for NSW SES Volunteers Association, including the Coffs Coast Festival of Motorsport held from 5 -27 November.

Tickets are also available online at coffsktm.com. au and instore, with the raffle including a long list of

additional prizes that will also be drawn in-store on November 26.

The major prizes include:

1st prize: GASGAS MC450F with over $3000 worth of extras – signed by Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders

2nd prize: Alpinestar SM10 Carbon Helmet and Tech 7 Boots. Plus GASGAS T-shirt signed by Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders

3rd prize: FOX Legion Gear Seat and Gear Bag. Plus GASGAS cap signed by Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders

The NSW SES has

estimated it has 9000 volunteers in New South Wales, a state with a population of over eight million.

Those who were part of the flood relief efforts endured fourteen to sixteen hour days during the crisis.

The NSW SES Volunteers Association is a not-forprofit registered charity that was established in 1998 to represent and support the volunteer members of the NSW State Emergency Service.

q Kailey Pallas and Benny Black from Black Pallas will be the opening performance at the Sounds of Rock Festival in Coffs Harbour.

q The Coffs KTM team is raising funds for the NSW SES Volunteers Association. Photo: Nathan Hannah.

Building Awareness of Ageism

By Andrea FERRARI

AGEISM Awareness Day on Friday 7 October provides a specific opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impacts of ageism in Australia.

“Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impacts of ageism in Australia, which is a critical step to changing community attitudes and building a world where all people of all ages are valued and respected and their contributions are acknowledged,” states Compass, the national online organisation navigating elder abuse in Australia.

Compass aims to create a national focus on elder abuse by raising awareness of this growing social issue, and simplify the process of

connecting people to services and information tackling elder abuse.

A call-out from Compass, ‘Ageism: End It’, looks at how ageism plays out in people’s lives.

It may be as seemingly innocuous as having a laugh at how Granddad is peering over the top of his glasses at his laptop.

Remember, Granddad has been navigating technology since manual typewriters, his failing eyesight is normal and does not make him stupid.

Less innocuous scenarios can involve bullying, intimidation and discrimination leading to serious consequences for the older person.

Ageism is a prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.

“It can affect how we

think, how we feel and how we act towards others or ourselves based on age, it can manifest, for example, as refusing to hire or interview people over or under a certain age.

“Ageism might be about viewing older people (or yourself) as out of touch, less productive or less valuable.”

Compass says ageism is a highly accepted form of prejudice in Australia and alarmingly on a global scale one in two people are considered ageist.

That’s half of the world’s population that hold negative attitudes about ageing and older people.

“In Australia, we’re leading the world in learning how to end ageism, but we still have a long road ahead in changing social attitudes,” states Compass.

The Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CH OWN) believes ageism has an impact on everyone and is something the organisation will be addressing going forward.

CH OWN spokesperson Lorraine Penn told News Of The Area, “Older women have many years of work experiences and knowledge and are willing to share/mentor younger women, as experienced during a Focus on the Future Through Mentoring Forum CH OWN held during International Women’s Week.

“For this we collaborated with Toormina High School to source younger women to participate in an interactive event, including workshopping methods of empowerment, building confidence and sharing knowledge with older business women.

“It is how you are prepared to assist and share knowledge that makes the difference.

“Older women are the untapped resource that businesses need to acknowledge and employ effectively,” said Lorraine.

For more on CH OWN visit www.ownnsw. org.au/get-involved/join-group/coffsharbour/.

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has an online community, a support line (1800 700 600), services to help you know your rights, online conferences and talk sessions.

“Whether you live in the community or in an aged care home, we are here to listen and identify solutions that put your needs first, supporting you to stay in control of your aged care,” states OPAN.

OPAN is presenting an Ageism Awareness Day Roundtable webinar on Tuesday 18 October at 2pm.

Register for the free event at www.opan. org.au/events/ageism-awareness-dayroundtable-2022/.

EveryAGE Counts is an advocacy campaign aimed at tackling ageism against older Australians: see http://www.everyagecounts.

q Just remember their years of experience before you minimise an older person’s savviness with today’s tech.

Photo: EveryAGE.

org.au/

EveryAGE Counts co-chair and former federal Minister Robert Tickner has commented on Ageism Awareness Day as an important initiative which sees many individuals and organisations around the country having conversations about ageism and its impacts.

"The proportion of the Australian population over 65 has doubled from eight percent to fifteen percent over the past 50 years,” he said.

“We can’t keep discriminating against a fifth of our population.

“We need to update our attitudes, structures, and practices.

"Of course, the responsibility to act lies not just with those who experience ageism, but with everyone else. “Discrimination and prejudice survive when we turn a blind eye or allow it to go unchallenged."

Seniors Rights Services is a free confidential service protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups: phone them on (02) 9281 360.

q The Older Persons Advocacy Network presents a webinar on Tuesday 18 October. Photo: OPAN.

q In the bigger picture of life on earth we all bring our own unique offering to all that we do. Photo: EveryAGE.

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Nominate now for Access and Inclusion awards

BELLINGEN Shire Council invites individuals, groups, and businesses to nominate for an Ian J. Cooper Award for Access and Inclusion.

Held every two years, these awards are made to local services, groups, and businesses in acknowledgement of their efforts to improve access to their service and/or premises or groups who are inclusive of people with different abilities.

The Ian J. Cooper Awards

are named after the late Ian ‘Mini’ Cooper who advocated for access and awareness of disabilities both locally and beyond.

Ian was born at the Bellingen District Hospital in 1954 and attended Bellingen High.

His mum Margaret Cooper still lives in Bellingen and is proud that her son’s legacy lives on.

He was well known for his actions in lodging complaints to Coffs Council

against the Coffs City Cinema as well as the Attorney General's Department over lack of access to the Coffs Harbour Court House.

He worked tirelessly to advocate for social inclusion and access to services that many of us take for granted.

For many, disability is part of what it means to be human.

Nearly 4.5 million people (approximately one in six people) in Australia live with some form of physical

Appreciation lunch for Coffs Coast carers

By Andrea FERRARI

NATIONAL Carers Week (1622 October 2022) gives our community a chance to show our appreciation for our local Coffs Coast carers, amongst Australia’s 2.65 million carers nationwide.

Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) is putting on a free lunch for carers and family members who support someone who struggles with alcohol and/or drugs, by welcoming them to meet, chat and eat on Tuesday, 18 October from 12-noon.

It’s a show of appreciation for the care they provide.

Bookings to join other carers at this lunch can be made through www.chnc.com. au/events/ or by phoning 0266483694.

“The caring role can be a rewarding one but is often very demanding,” Di Woods, Manager at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) told News Of The Area.

Carers, someone who provides care for someone else, have among the lowest levels of wellbeing of any group in Australia.

“Carers are a family member or friend who provide care and support for someone who has a disability, chronic condition, terminal illness, is frail, aged, has a mental health illness, or alcohol or other drug related issue.

“Anyone can be a carer but many people don’t identify as one.”

This could be support for daily activities, personal care, coordinating medications or

appointments or contributing to the health or wellbeing of their loved one in unique ways.

The Neighbourhood Centre provides a range of opportunities for carers to connect, providing practical and emotional support to build capacity, health and wellbeing of local carers.

“If we don’t look after our own health and wellbeing, it becomes challenging to be able to give our best for the person we care for,” said Di.

CHNC provides carers with craft groups and also support for people who care more specifically for someone with alcohol or drug concerns.

Both groups provide a space for people to connect with others who have similar circumstances.

“There is no judgement

CRUSH AND HAUL PTY LTD convicted of offence after unlawful quarrying activity at Corindi Quarry

Crush and Haul Pty Ltd was prosecuted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and pleaded guilty to an offence of carrying out extractive activities without an environment protection licence at Corindi Quarry, near Coffs Harbour.

During 2018, Crush and Haul sold over 90,000 tonnes of rock and clay from Corindi Quarry, exceeding the lawful limit by over 60,000 tonnes. Another entity applied for an environment protection licence for the Quarry in early 2018 and Crush and Haul continued to supply rock and clay from the Quarry over the lawful limits while a licence application was being considered.

Luke Cauchi was also charged with an offence as the sole director of Crush and Haul in 2018.

On 8 September 2022, the Land and Environment Court convicted and sentenced Crush and Haul and Luke Cauchi for the offence they committed. The Court ordered:

1. Crush and Haul to pay a fine of $225,000 and Luke Cauchi to pay a fine of $22,500;

Both to pay the EPA’s legal costs;

Both to cause this notice to be published.

or non-physical disability, visible or invisible.

The Ian J. Cooper Awards are about acknowledging the great work that is being done in our community to make it a more inclusive place to live, work and play.

They celebrate our community’s efforts to champion Ian’s legacy of supporting people with different abilities and recognise that there are many ways to make a difference.

Previous winners have included Riverside Holiday Park, Dance for Life,

and sometimes it provides a time to focus on you,” Di said.

Many carers combine paid work with caring for someone.

“Often just the understanding and recognition of the multiple roles some carers juggle can be helpful; compassion and understanding goes a long way,” said Di.

Urunga Library, Community Transport, YMCA, North Beach Holiday Park, Bellingen Public and High School, Lifehouse Pantry, It Takes a Village, Urunga Neighbourhood Centre, Marg Hopper, Raleigh Hall, and the Accept Difference Campaign.

Nomination forms can be completed and submitted by any member of the Bellingen Shire community on behalf of a group, business or service or an organisation can selfnominate.

Winners of the awards will be announced at a celebration to be held in December to coincide with International Day of People with Disability.

Information will be

Workplace flexibility which allows workers to combine work with their caring role is an essential element in fostering a productive, efficient and effective workforce.

Carers make up nearly eleven percent of our population.

If you are a carer and would like support or to

provided closer to the time.

Forms are available now from Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo libraries, Bellingen Shire Council Administration Centre and on the Bellingen Shire Council website at bellingen.nsw.gov.au.

Completed nomination forms can be returned to the same place or emailed to council@bellingen.nsw. gov.au.

Nomination forms must be submitted by Friday 4 November 2022.

Further information can be obtained from Councils Community Wellbeing Planning Officer, on 6655 7300 or by emailing community@bellingen.nsw. gov.au.

connect with other carers, Carer Gateway can let you know what supports and services are available in your area.

Carers Australia has a range of resources available on www.carersaustralia.com. au, where you can learn more about the NDIS and general carer wellbeing.

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q Di Woods, Manager at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (centre), planning for National Carers Week.

Digital Mentor Training at Neighbourhood Centre

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) has chosen Ageism Awareness Day on 7 October to launch a new program aimed at ensuring everyone can access important services online.

A Digital Mentors training program will be held at CHNC beginning Wednesday, 26 October.

Research shows that face-to-face support from a digitally able guide is the most effective method of helping someone build their own digital skills and confidence.

This enables the tutor to focus on aspects that are most needed by the person they are supporting.

“Anyone can train as a digital mentor and that’s where we’re calling out to the community to find out more

and give it a go,” Donna Hunt, Lead Digital Mentor Trainer with CHNC told News Of The Area.

“Try out teaching your digital skills to others seeking to begin their online learning.

“While not all community members who struggle with digital literacy are seniors, we recognise that for many seniors this is not a skill they have grown up with and they may not necessarily have needed to acquire these skills in a work setting.”

There can be for a variety of reasons people may be being left behind technologically, including lack of internet access, prohibitive cost of connection and devices or lack of interest.

“Even those who do have access to the technology and connection may not have the skills to use them effectively.”

The internet has

transformed almost every aspect of life.

We use it to socialise, shop, work, pay bills and learn online.

“Digital mentors can help their learners to have positive and meaningful digital experiences that enrich their lives.

“This could be connecting with a friend through social media or joining an online group related to their favourite hobby.

“It might be keeping up to date with the latest news, learning new skills or addressing specific questions or concerns.”

Many digital mentors help people to experience ‘light bulb’ moments when they master digital skills that could change their lives.

This could be something as simple as being able to download an exercise app

to track their steps, or video calling a loved one for the first time.

“You don’t need to have refined or advanced skills to help someone else, just a willingness to learn a few teaching tips and tricks and

understand some strategies that can help the person you are helping to learn,” said Donna.

You can play a part in upskilling the 2.5 million Australians who are not online, and for whom the

Do you know your family history?

By Andrea FERRARI

GET Online Week, which runs from Monday, 17 October, sees 500-plus community organisations holding free events to support thousands of Australians to ‘Try One

q Chris Aziagbenou online researching his family history.

Thing’ online.

Local organisations Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) and Coffs Harbour District Family History Society (CHDFHS) are getting involved by hosting a family history

discovery event on Tuesday 18 October from 10am –11am.

This event will provide support, tips and tricks to get involved and start discovering your family history search.

The workshop will help you know where to start, where to go, what to do and where more support is available - including places you can get computer support.

It’s especially relevant for people who’ve never used a computer before or who find the whole online world a bit overwhelming.

“There is no cost involved for this introductory workshop,” said Di Woods, Manager at CHNC.

“For many people interested in their family history they see advertisements for paid research-based sites only.

“There is a huge array of other options and ways to get lots of information, from numerous sources across different countries.

“We are excited to be partnering with CHDFHS as they have so much untapped

knowledge and are so passionate about helping people discover their unique history; they make the journey of discovery quite infectious.

“One bit of information leads to another and another.”

People can connect with others through the CHDFHS meeting rooms in the Community Village, where CHNC is also located.

This means the group will have access to free computers for community use and volunteer digital mentors who can help people if they aren’t so confident with technology.

“We understand some people have never had the time, money or skills to know where to start, and the Community Village now has all the support you need in one place.

“It provides a fun way to

many benefits of being connected remain out of reach.

You can phone the Centre on 6648 3694 or book in for the training at www.chnc. com.au/events/.

connect with others and to share who you are… and you can build skills along the way,” said Di.

Organised by Good Things Foundation Australia, Get Online Week reaches more than 15,000 Australians annually, helping them improve their digital skills.

Jess Wilson, CEO, Good Things Foundation Australia said, “Digital skills are just as important today as access to food, housing and education and that’s why Get Online Week is such an important time in the calendar.

“It is a chance to reach people who otherwise may get left behind and help them to feel confident and safe connecting with loved ones, shopping online or finding their new dream job.”

Book through www.chnc. com.au/events/ or call Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (02) 6648 3694, bring a friend or other family members.

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q Maureen Shaw at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre supporting the Digital Mentor training program.

Sandy the Echidna returns to the wild

WIRES Mid North Coast support recovery and release of 'Sandy' the echidna

By Mick BIRTLES

A MID NORTH COAST

Echidna that had a tough start to life is about to be released back into the bush thanks to the concerned citizen that rescued him,

and WIRES carer Jennie Simmons.

In early January this year a worker who was slashing grass at Sandy Beach, just South of Woolgoolga, noticed an injured baby echidna, or ‘puggle’ as they are known,

and contacted WIRES Mid North Coast.

A WIRES Mid North Coast Echidna specialist, Jennie Simmons, swung into action and began the task of ensuring the puggle had a chance at survival and took

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the youngster, now known as Sandy, to her property in Tamban near Eungai Creek.

The experienced Jennie Simmons, who over the years has cared for more than 30 sick, injured or orphaned echidnas, told News Of The Area, “Sandy was fed a special Echidna mix developed by Wombaroo in South Australia however for a short time had difficulties

with feeding and veterinary assistance was required for him to be tube fed.”

Jennie has a purpose built Echidna enclosure on her property and as Sandy grew he was introduced into the enclosure where conditions and food sources mimic what he would encounter in the wild.

“At two months old, Sandy has been the youngest

echidna I have had in my care; however I often have adult and juvenile echidnas who have been hit by cars, have been attacked by domestic pets or have diseases.

“This is the time of year when echidnas are out and about however, as they are nocturnal they are seldom seen, but are crossing roads at night.”

Although Sandy will be released back into the wild over the next few weeks so many Echidnas are not as fortunate as Sandy.

When it comes to caring for our echidnas Jennie has asked that our readers please note the following:

- If you hit an echidna with your car, please report it to WIRES with the exact location as there may be a puggle nearby and WIRES carers may be able to locate it.

- If you find an echidna on your property or bailed up by your dog, please contain the dog and you will find the echidna will depart under the cover of darkness.

- Lastly, echidnas are territorial and should not be relocated as they are likely to make their way home, thus risk being hit by cars while crossing roads.

If you see any sick, injured or orphaned wildlife call WIRES NSW 1300 094 737 or you can report online at www.wires.org.au.

q Sandy the rescued puggle at two months old.

q Jennie Simmons and Sandy, now ten months old, ready to be released back into the wild.

‘My Passion Became My Obsession’

By Andrea FERRARI

DORIS Cowan, well-known as a fundraiser for the homeless across Coffs Harbour, has just published her first book, ‘My Passion Became My Obsession’, an autobiographical account that she has wanted to share since her first threemonth long admission to an eating disorder clinic in 2015.

However, until she recovered from anorexia, she was unable to understand the cause of her illness which she now knows is a mental disorder.

She believes the cause of her eating disorder was the traumatic event of watching her father suffer with cancer and finally losing the battle after seven years.

His loss devastated Doris who had a special, “unbreakable” bond with her dad.

“My book takes readers on my eight-year journey with anorexia which started with exercise as a

coping mechanism to avoid dealing with the emotional pain of loss; without my dad’s wisdom and guidance I was lost,” said Doris.

As a result of having anorexia, Doris got severe depression and even

attempted suicide.

“Once I was in the mental health system my whole life consisted of doctor’s appointments, blood tests, scans, x-rays, hospital admissions and constant judgement,” she

said.

Doris’ first recovery was followed by many relapses over a number of years, and it was not until early 2021 when she felt fully recovered and happy with herself and her life that she was able to commit to writing.

“I made an accountable goal on social media that I would write my book by the end of 2021 and have it published by December 2022.

“While the writing proved to be a cathartic psychological release of emotions, the whole process of publishing the book was an emotional roller coaster as I needed permission from all mentioned in my journey and this was not possible in every case as some family members still do not want me in their lives as a result of my behaviours while having anorexia.

“My daughter did not want any mention in the book due to the mental trauma I caused her over

the years.

“This hit me hard and I was almost not going to go ahead with the publication, yet I owed it to others to hopefully prevent them going through what myself and my loved ones endured.”

Now healthy, Doris’ life is full of fun social events and helping others live the best life that they can.

“Although my journey was difficult, I truly believe that I had to go through it to be able to find my purpose in life of helping others less fortunate than myself.”

While awaiting the publication process, Doris spoke to many people who either had experienced an eating disorder or who knew of someone going through this horrible disorder.

“The day I received the final copy from my publisher I immediately shared it with someone who is suffering and had reached out for help.

“Her response to my book was overwhelming,

telling me how much she resonated with my story and how grateful she was to read it.

“I was in tears of both sadness and joy to know that my book has already started to help let others know they are not alone, and recovery is possible.”

Doris is now taking the book to the ‘at risk’ population and to those trying to win their battle against eating disorders.

“(I am) showing them that I am living proof that recovery is possible, even with all odds against you.”

Contact Doris to find out how to get the book, by emailing dmcowan01@ gmail.com.

Doris now works as an Activities Officer Activities Officer in Memory Support at St Joseph's Catholic Care, she is owner/founder of 'Get Up And Go Fitness' Personal Training and the founder of 3R’S Homeless Shelter project in Coffs Harbour.

q ‘My Passion Became My Obsession’ by Doris Cowan, a first-time Coffs Harbour author.

q Doris Cowan, who almost lost her life through anorexia, has written a book entitled ‘My Passion Became My Obsession’ to help other sufferers of the eating disorder.

q An eating disorder nearly destroyed Doris Cowan’s life. Her book aims to help others at risk and sufferers by sharing her story.

q Thriving and happy after overcoming anorexia, Doris Cowan found fulfillment and love, marrying David Rake in 2021.

Learn fruit-full gardening

By Andrea FERRARI

GARDEN Magic is a free TAFE NSW course running every Wednesday starting 19 October for six weeks from 9am to 2:30pm at Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in gardening, growing their own fruit and veggies and who wants to learn some skills and knowledge to equip themselves

practically for productive, fruitful gardening.

Teaching the course is Ruth Maitland, a passionate horticulturist with a broad range of experiences in the industry.

She has a passion for reconnecting people with the natural environment and providing interactive experiences.

“The course provides a hands-on experience where students will plan, design and construct their

own garden suitable to grow fruit and veg, as well as learning about soils, pests and disease and the amazing role bees play in food production,” Shani Walker, Head Teacher, Career Pathways, Aboriginal Languages and Employability Skills (CPALES) told News Of The Area.

“It’s a guided, learning opportunity to delve into the world of gardening by planning your own little

piece of garden magic.”

Students should come dressed for outdoor work with covered shoes, sunhat, preferably long sleeve shirt, covered shoes and bring along your favourite gardening gloves.

Registrations close on Tuesday 18 October, the day before it starts.

To get involved call (02) 6659 3139 or email anne. gundry2@tafensw.edu.au for enquiries or to enrol.

q TAFE NSW’s Garden Magic course provides you with the skills to grow your own flowers and food.

q For budding gardeners the sight of thriving seedlings is a joy to behold.

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‘My Superpower’ musical comes to Coffs

By Andrew VIVIAN

SARAH Campbell Lambert has seen her home village of Cobargo and surrounds devastated by fires, floods and the pandemic and is fully aware of the impact it has had on residents there.

The Cobargo Wellness Group, a not-for-profit organisation, evaluated the needs of about 1200 community members to find out what was needed that wasn't offered through official channels.

It became clear who was able to ‘ride the storm’, volunteer in the community, and recover quickly and that rebuilding is much more challenging without an emotionally, mentally and physically strong community.

Out of this grew the ‘Ginger the Frog Wellness Program’ which supports emotional wellness in children aged three to seven years.

Ms Campbell Lambert

said evidence from research now reveals that young children are suffering emotionally and mentally from environmental crises including natural disasters, the pandemic and a school system that doesn't align with this stage of development.

She said research also shows that addictions stem from trauma in early childhood, which is why she is passionate about helping create a healthy foundation of emotional wellness in young children.

Ms Campbell Lambert is presenting the musical, 'My Superpower', featuring actors from Melbourne, Byron Bay and Bega, on Saturday, October 15, at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

The show follows a nervous young frog called Ginger and her fellow dancing, singing friends as she navigates her way through the ups and downs of life.

It features four actors, puppets, animated backdrops and a variety of original songs from genres including surf-rock, hip-hop, dub reggae, folk and 70’s disco.

The show explores emotions such as anger, disappointment, frustration and fear as well as empathy, confidence, positivity, courage and grit.

It also touches on the aches and pains of old age, the struggles of parenting, the fear of ‘the other’ and the trust that recovery on every level is possible.

The Sunday before the show, October 9, there will be a free Family Fun Day at Coramba with the actors performing the show and then introducing activities for families, followed by free a barbeque lunch, hosted by the RFS.

Another free show and lunch will be held at the Casuarina School in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, October

Nature and simplicity at Nexus Gallery

By Andrea FERRARI

NEXUS Community Art Gallery at the Old Butter Factory in Bellingen has two new exhibitions featuring the work of local artists Cynthia Miller, Lyndley McColl and Greg Coates, running from Sunday 9 October until 4 November.

In the Main Gallery Bellingen artist Cynthia Miller and Urunga artist Lyndell McColl present Remnants & Possibilities.

“This exhibition combines my two great passions, painting and ceramics and is a culmination of experimentation with both in a quest to develop a distinctive style in my work,” Cynthia told News Of The Area.

“Sculptural ceramics has excited me and creating flowers with a surreal character became my fascination.

“My horse sculptures

relate to my lifelong love of these proud gentle creatures.”

Talking about painting, Cynthia said for her it has been a process of producing a large volume of work, “developing new ways of representing my chosen subject, hoping to achieve an authentic reflection of my personal style”.

“I’m loving what I’m doing and can’t wait to see what happens next.”

Lyndley McColl told NOTA that two of the paintings she has contributed to this exhibition are reflective of her current style.

“The triptych of the three mammal’s eyes, ‘Sentient Beings' and the painting of ‘The Crack Where The Light Comes In' reflect my art practice at the moment.

“One is my thought of the loss we are inflicting on the planet, including our own species and the other

portrays a remnant coastal beauty; a tiny opening at the bottom of a rock that appeared after a storm.

“The tiny space allowed me to see the ocean on my hands and knees, birds flying and wonderful, colourful nooks and crannies.

“That vista disappeared in another storm twenty four hours later.

“I find watercolour can be bold, translucent as well as soft and tremulous.

“I love this medium,” she said.

In the Studio Gallery at Nexus, The Art of Greg Coates exhibition celebrates the Bonville artist’s passion for realism.

“My affiliation with art started from a very young age,” Greg tells NOTA.

“I initially studied with Joselyn Maughan in Sydney.

“My love for the work of American artist Andrew Wyeth led me to travel, work and show in New

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“The show and the program are as much about reaching parents as children,” Ms Campbell Lambert said.

She said the prerequisite for doing the program is

that parents have to engage in the stories and activities with their children.

“It’s easy to do because it’s relatable.

“Young ones ‘get it’ and, our experience in Bega is that children are already

using the language from the show to deal with emotions,” Ms Campbell Lambert said.

Tickets for ‘My Superpower’ and information about the fun days can be found at https:// gingerthefrog.com/.

York.”

Throughout this journey in art there have been many approaches and techniques that Greg has utilised.

Watercolour, oil, acrylic and recently experiments with the patient process of egg tempera.

“This exploration of different mediums has been an essential component of the art making process

within my work. “This comes from an underlying desire to engage and enthral the viewer.”

What is evident in Greg’s work is a passion for realism which is enhanced by the application of primary and crisp clear colours.

“My work has many dimensions ranging from intricate floral cups to the detailed brickwork

of inner-city housing or capturing a moment in time whether it be a bird delicately perched on a branch pre-flight, boats gently floating on still waters, or the silence of a tranquil forest.

“This ability to impart an emotional connection with my paintings is through their association with everyday occurrences,” he said.

q ‘My Superpower’ explores emotional resilience for children and their parents. Photo: Ginger the Frog Wellness Program.

q From ‘Sentient Beings’ by Lyndell McColl.

q Lyndell McColl’s work ‘Sentient Beings’ features the eyes of three mammals.

q Cynthia Miller’s ceramic flowers.

q In the Studio Gallery, The Art of Greg Coates celebrates the local artist’s passion with realism.

Open Mic at the Rock

By David WIGLEY

“WOW” was the response from the crowd at last Sunday’s Open Mic event at the Red Rock Bowling Club.

Open Mic organiser and guitarist Terry Simpson explained it was the combination of seasoned performers and emerging local talent that made the day.

“At today’s Open Mic at Red Rock Bowling Club we enjoyed performances by two young stars of the future,” he said.

“Mishka (aged eleven) who sang and played piano on some very deep and meaningful original pieces.

“Dylan (aged twelve) dazzled with his piano and

vocal skill on some 70s and 60s covers and both were very entertaining.”

The choice of music ranged from 1950s classics to a fun filled rendition of Kylie Minogue’s ‘Locomotion’.

“Tanya Johnston pumped out Kim Wilde’s ‘Kids of America’ and Ella Fitgerald’s version of ‘Hallelujah’ and Steve Brook played guitar for River on ‘Summertime’, ‘Hunters and Collectors’, ‘Throw your arms around me’ and Gloria Gaynor's ‘I will survive’.

“Deb Banks captured the audience with Van Morrision’s ‘Brown Eyed Girl’, ‘Love potion number 9’ and performed a duet with Tanya.

“Next on stage was River

who sang individually and together and also backed Paul on several Neil Young covers as well as the self penned ‘psycho dog’, which capped off an very entertaining afternoon.

“The afternoon was kicked off by ‘Batteries Included’ with some blues from another age followed by Paul and John with plenty of Neil Young.

“It was a big hit and many thanks to Jayne at Red Rock Bowlo for supporting local live music,” concluded Terry.

Event organiser and performer Tanya Johnston immersed herself in the music and reflected on the fun-filled day.

“I thought the day

was a great success, I was particularly impressed by the young ones,” she said.

OzGREEN youth ignite positive social change

By Andrea FERRARI

OzGREEN, the Bellingen based environmental education group, has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise money to support its global YOUth LEADing the World (YLTW) program.

Multiple YLTW congresses will run during November, coinciding with COP27 which runs from Sunday, 6 November to Friday, 18 November 2022 in Egypt this year.

To reach 24 locations around the world with face-to-face sessions, along with online, multi-location sessions in two different time zones connecting young people around the world, the YLTW program seeks funding for such things as communication devices to assist young people to take part.

“For young people in African nations in particular our fundraising will support them to get computers and

internet connections so they can join in the conversation,”

Sue Lennox AM, co-founder of OzGREEN, told News Of The Area.

“We are also training local people to run the YLTW in their own region.

“For many of the young people we are working with, they need this support to get their voice onto the global stage.

“Imagine thousands of young people coming together across the planet to tackle global challenges such as energy, food, biodiversity, water quality and climate change and plan together on how they can lead,” posed Sue.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity.

“We’re going to have people involved in the OzGREEN program speaking each day at the Humanity Rising COP27, something we did at their last conference with a group from Sierra Leone; they had seven million views of the video they did

about the program.”

The YLTW initiative provides young people around the world with a framework to step up to global challenges, training local facilitators to support the young people in their communities to be the change needed.

“For me it’s about lighting the fire, opening people to the potential young people have to be changemakers in their own communities, if they are given support and trust.

“They know what needs to change.”

What OzGREEN does is help them work out how they are going to do it.

As adults we need to walk beside them rather than trying to lead and tell them what to do, is their philosophy.

The key questions amongst the YLTW community are how do we do the transitions required and how do we regenerate damaged systems?

“Everything we do is with that focus,” said Sue.

“We’ve all got to step up now; it’s all about doing what needs to be done to protect and restore what we have and to make a rapid

transition to sustainable ways in energy, foods and water systems.”

OzGREEN’s philosophy is to support community driven change.

“We work by having a fundamental trust in the capacity of local people and local communities to know what is best in their region,

and how transition will happen in their region.”

Fairness also flows through the OzGREEN veins.

“Fairness for current generations and fairness for those who are coming after us,” said Sue.

OzGREEN has thriving relationships with young people all over the world through YLTW, from India to Sierra Leone to Central America to Australia and because they are all doing the same program, they all know each other’s concerns.

“It’s humbling and exciting to see what comes out of those connections,” closed Sue.

Call to action: donate to OzGreen’s YLTW fundraising at https://chuffed.org/ project/yltw22.

If you know young people who would be interested in the YLTW, get them to participate.

If you would like to bring YLTW to your own local area, consider training as a facilitator.

See: https://sites.google. com/ozgreen.org.au/yltw/ home

“I hope we can continue to encourage other local performers to come along

and have a play.

“It's a great social event.”

q River Williams, Tanya Johnston, Terry Simpson, Al Battery and Paul Anthony.

q Ali Rose, Founder of OzGREEN, Sue Lennox and Gullibul Elder Aunty Kali at YOUth LEADing the World Facilitator Training in the NSW Northern Rivers.

q Mieke Elzer, YLTW Facilitator Tweed Valley with Sam Daykin, OzGREEN Youth Activities Coordinator and YLTW Facilitator, at training in Coraki.

q Envisioning a fairer future, young people at a YLTW Congress in Bellingen.

q YLTW Facilitators in Sierra Leone mobilised community food relief during the recent crisis; on the left is Alpha Kargbo, YLTW Facilitator, Sierra Leone.

q Diptesh Pandey, YLTW Facilitator India and Abdullah Al Kaiyum Kafi, YLTW Facilitator Bangladesh.

Coffs artist exhibits in Sydney

By Andrea FERRARI

BELLINGEN artist Polly Wells, who has exhibited many times at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery amongst other local and statewide galleries, with success as a finalist and voted winner of People's Choice awards, now has a show in Sydney.

The World Turns exhibition, showing at Studio W in Woolloomooloo from October 12 to 23 has its opening party on Saturday October 15, 3-5pm.

This exhibition of

paintings takes as its subject the turning of the day, the ever-changing effects of the light on the sky, sea and land.

“I’ve more generally been known for my still life painting, but I’ve done equally as much landscape work, in response to this area of exceptional natural beauty,” Polly told News Of The Area, who has lived and painted in Bellingen for over 30 years.

“During the last three years I’ve spent much time, in all kinds of weather, walking along the coast, over headlands and along endless

stretches of beaches being immersed in the immensity of the sea and skies.

“This has inspired my latest paintings which I decided to exhibit in Sydney because so many Sydneysiders come here to experience the power of nature…they love our area.”

With weather events abounding on the Coffs Coast, Polly said, “Weather is uppermost in our minds at present and being in nature prompts us to reflect on climate change and the precariousness of our world.

“I particularly like painting the light at the turning of day, when the sunrises are resplendent over the sea, and the dusk brings a soft violet flush in the east.

“Every day the world is reborn.”

Polly studied art in Melbourne in the 1980s and her first work was painting the environments we choose to create for ourselves to live in, our backyards and gardens, “those spaces that enhance our wellbeing”.

This theme has broadly continued.

“Nature heals us, we now need to learn to heal nature.

“I enjoy observing the forms and patterns of nature, so there is a strong element of realism in my work.”

Polly is interested in the structures of nature, and how things look, and enjoys observing and learning about the subject in the process of painting.

“Doing a painting of a cloud for example, means I learn about the architecture of clouds.

“But that is just the start

New book for intrepid explorers

LOCAL explorer Yvonne Everett has written a new guidebook entitled ‘Best Walks of the NSW MidNorth Coast’, including 40 trails from Port Macquarie, Coffs Coast and north to the Clarence Valley.

There is a walk for everyone in the bookleisurely cafe walks, beach walks with whale-watching headlands, family and dog friendly walks, waterfalls

and summit climbs.

Yvonne was motivated to write the book after she discovered the last walking guide to the area was published more than twenty years ago.

She spent two years walking the local hiking trails and writing them up, until disaster struck.

“After 39 walks, with one walk remaining for the book, I broke my leg.

“I’ll leave you to read the book and guess which walk was done on a knee scooter with crutches to hand for hopping up any steps!” Yvonne told News Of The Area.

Asked to recommend a favourite walk from the 40 included in the book, Yvonne suggests Red Rock for families.

“Children love the secret ‘Gnome Home' beneath a

large tree near the Corindi River at Red Rock.

“The unique geology of the headland is also fascinating.”

Those seeking an adventurous challenge might like to tackle a big climb.

“The final push to the Tuckers Nob lookout is known locally as That Steep Bit, but the epic view of the Bellinger Valley from the

sea to Gleniffer Falls makes the heart-pumping effort worthwhile.

“The thirteen kilometre Sea to Summit walk up Mt Yarrahapinni is equally rewarding, with a view south over the Macleay River estuary to Smoky Cape.”

Best Walks of the NSW Mid-North Coast is part of the best-selling Walking Guides series published

SCU Honours student explores social interaction

By Andrea FERRARI

RORY Julian, a Psychology Honours student at Southern Cross University Coffs campus, has presented his thesis project at SCU’s 18th Annual Psychology Honours conference, 29 and 30 September, a two-day, on-campus showcase of 24 research projects by SCU students.

Rory set out to examine the positive effect of social interaction on our wellbeing: enjoying a cuppa with a friend, getting together for a night of trivia or having a Lego playdate with your fellow bubs…how do we feel about these social connections?

He also investigated whether we savour different kinds of conversations depending on how old we are.

“Savouring is prolonging positive emotions by being intentionally mindful and attentive during past, present and future experiences,” said Rory.

“Communication savouring is applying this concept to language and social interactions,”

Rory said.

“The fact that we are social creatures means we do get happier the more we interact with people around us, especially if you are trying to savour those moments.”

To conduct his study, Rory consulted with internationally renowned researchers Dr Margaret Pitts and Dr Jian Jiao from the University of Arizona, USA to develop a worldfirst Communications Savouring Index (CSI) to determine whether age groups differ in how they communicate and how they savour communication.

Fascinated by the results, Rory said, “We found younger adults savour communication the most; middle adulthood savours it the least; while older adults are also quite high but below younger adults.

“It’s kind of a U-shape as we go through life,” said Rory.

“We’ve also measured wellbeing and found a similar U-shaped trend.

“We’ve found a significant positive correlation between communication savouring and wellbeing.

“The higher your communication savouring score, the higher your wellbeing score.”

Rory said the findings indicate our capacity for deriving enjoyment from interactions tends to change with the weight of responsibility.

“Across the board it’s known that middle adulthood has the lowest levels of happiness and highest levels of depressive symptoms.

“A mixture of work pressure, family life, economic status, relationships

of the creative process.

“From there onwards, I express my own personal view of the world.”

Polly has shown her work over the past six years through Frances Keevil Gallery in Double Bay.

Now closed to become an online gallery, Frances Keevil has shows throughout the year at a physical gallery, Studio W in Woolloomooloo.

She is particularly interested in showing artists from the Coffs Coast to which she has strong connections.

by Woodslane. The book is light enough to put in your backpack, and fully illustrated with colour maps and over 150 photographs. Each walk is described in detail, with entertaining stories about the local environment, heritage, geology, swimming spots and tourist attractions.

Best Walks of the NSW Mid-North Coast is now available at your local bookshop or online.

Find a list of stockists on www.coffstrails.com.

and the like, mean our energies are occupied and there is less time to cultivate and enjoy interactions with others for the simple joy of it.”

Rory relocated to Coffs from Sydney to pursue his research under the supervision of well-known pleasure expert Dr Desiree Kozlowski.

Last week’s conference is the culmination of the one-year Bachelor of Psychological Sciences with Honours degree and moves students closer to a career as a registered psychologist or researcher.

Dr Eric Brymer, Psychology Honours course coordinator, said he was impressed by students’ research topics.

“So many of these studies will have great impact, which is a fantastic testament to the quality of the work produced by the students and the support of their supervisors,” said Dr Brymer.

“The Honours year is an enormous milestone for psychology students, and they should be rightly proud of their achievements.

“This conference is an opportunity to engage with the community and showcase their hard work.”

Learn more about studying psychology at SCU at www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/health/ psychological-science/.

q Artist Polly Wells in her studio in Bellingen.

q Oil on canvas, ‘Lucent II Cloud Ascending’ by Polly Wells, from an evening walk along Sawtell beach.

q ‘Evanescent Light Mylestom’, oil on canvas by artist Polly Wells.

q Psychology Honours student Rory Julian. Photo: Southern Cross University.

Coffs Coast Jazz Festival

Enjoy a Q and A with Coffs Coast Jazz Festival musician Chris Frater

CHRIS FRATER will take to the stage as part of the inaugural Coffs Coast Jazz Festival November 11-13 at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

Q: What can festival goers expect as part of the Coffs Coast Jazz Festival in November? What is your role in the Festival?

A: They will be able to experience a wide variety of styles and line ups. The Festival has classic and original compositions. Workshops for developing musicians. Funky and contemporary grooves and tunes. It is an opportunity for people to experience ‘live’ jazz which is so different to the recorded medium. Jazz has a ‘right here right now’ aspect in which the performers are creating new interpretations and improvisations each time. It is the interactions between the musicians that adds to the whole experience for the Festival. My role will be mainly playing saxophone in the front line as well as sharing my passion and understanding of improvisation.

Q: Tell us a bit about your musical background - what are some of your career highlights and how did you establish yourself in the music scene in Coffs Harbour?

A: I started out in high school playing with ‘The Young Northside Big Band’.

We were together for many years recording two albums.

It was a great thrill supporting and meeting Count Basie which led to us performing at the 1979 Monterrey Jazz Festival. The Young Northside Big Band was the first Australian Big Band to perform there. We went on to play many festivals throughout Sydney and NSW as well as supporting the Duke Ellington Orchestra. I moved to the area in 1987 and started teaching and playing with the touring/recording funky/ soul group ‘Invisible Inc’. In 1990 I was involved in the establishment of the Bellingen Jazz Festival. Since then I have been part of the music scene playing in all manner of groups, shows and ensembles.

Q: As well as being an accomplished professional musician, you are also an inspirational teacher and educator – teaching at the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium of Music for over 30 years!

What do you enjoy most about teaching and how has it evolved over the years?

A: Meeting young people as they start to learn music, creating their own sound and expression through their instrument.

Hearing the development and joy each student achieves.

Over the years the access to a wider range of music via the web has given a greater exposure to music from around the world.

Q: I hear you will be performing in two bands at the festival: How About That and Triptych. Could you tell us about these ensembles, how you formed and what sort of music you will be performing?

A: Yes, I am looking forward to both performances - on Friday night I play sax with ‘How About That’ - a quartet that plays a selection of our guitarist Glen Hodges and my original compositions.

The rhythm section features Emilliano Beltzer on double bass and Ivan Pliaskin on drums rounding out a very strong and creative group. We will be joined by Sara Battery who will sing some classic jazz tunes.

Then on Sunday afternoon I play alongside great musical friends Bruce Stephen on double bass and drummer Phil Stitt to create a unique take on jazz grooves and styling as well as original compositions that only ‘Triptych’ can produce.

Q: How and when did you start directing the Coffs Con Stage Band? What role will the Stage

Band be taking in the Festival?

A: It’s been nearly five years now directing the Stage Band.

It is the latest of the many ensembles I’ve directed over the years.

It became an extension from the sax group to allow a greater array of instrumental students to be involvedlearning to play in a larger ensemble and working with a rhythm section exploring a range of music.

Q: As well as performing in the Coffs Coast Jazz Festival, you will be presenting a ‘harmony in improvisation’ workshop.

Is anyone welcome to this workshop?

Where do I begin to improve my improvisation skills?

Why is it important to learn harmonisation?

A: All are welcome to the workshop even if you don’t play an instrument.

It will be an insight into what makes jazz work.

There will be the opportunity for participants to express themselves on their instrument.

Everyone will be able to improve your skills and knowledge.

The workshop will cover the important fundamentals of harmony within a chord progression as well as more advanced improvisation information.

Q: In your opinion, what does the future look like for jazz music in Australia – in particular the Mid North coast region? How can we collectively support arts and culture in Coffs Harbour?

A: I believe the future is bright with lots of young people wanting to experience what jazz has to offer. This region has the potential to grow the awareness of improvisation and jazz expression due to the natural environment and beauty that will influence open thinking and creativity.

Please keep on going out and seeing music especially jazz as it is a live music and is

Staying safe this snake season

By Andrea FERRARI

SNAKES, like many Coffs Coast residents, are warming to the season’s sunshine and heading down to the beach.

The late September/ early October period has seen the slumbering reptiles on the move, with Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club posting a photo on its Facebook page showing a carpet python having a day out on Woolgoolga beach.

The post said, “Take care around the dunes at all beaches, second snake of the year observed, this one at Woolgoolga.”

Kenny Damaschke, a reptile expert at WIRES, had a chat with News Of The Area about what to do if you see a carpet python.

With a huge population of the said snake on the Coffs Coast, you just might come across one, but if you do, you shouldn’t panic and shouldn’t hurt it.

“The Coastal Carpet Python can be quite elusive; they know where they’re going and they move really well camouflaged…most of

the time,” Kenny told NOTA.

“People tend not to spot them but when the snakes go out somewhere very public we do get a lot of reports of the same snake being sighted.

“It’s not unusual, it’s uncommon.”

Now Spring has sprung, they have begun moving around.

Reptiles are ectothermic, they rely on their environment to gain body temperature, which they use to metabolise their food and create energy.

“These guys need those extra few degrees that we don’t see over the winter to get out and about.”

So what was the carpet python looking for on the beach?

“When we say ‘what’s it looking for’ we’re trying to get inside its mind.

“They are very simple; if it’s not food then it’s a girlfriend or boyfriend they’re looking for,” said Kenny.

What to do?

“Enjoy witnessing something you don’t always get to see.

“Contact your local wildlife group, like WIRES, to let them know that the reptile is in a heavily trafficked area.

“Stand back, watch, see what it’s doing…if someone is throwing a stick at it or poking it, tell them not to.

“The carpet python is a relatively harmless animal; they ambush predators, so they lay in wait for their food and they constrict their prey.

“They are not going to try and take on a human to eat them.

“The only time they are going to try to bite a human is if the human is trying to catch them or hurt them.

“Australia does have a lot of venomous snakes and the only time people run into trouble is if they tread on them or try to catch and/ or kill them.

“Anyone who has properly applied the recommended first aid, pressure bandage and immobilisation then monitoring in hospital has not died from a snake bite,” said Kenny.

Call an ambulance, do

not try to drive yourself, immobilisation is critical.

Carpet pythons are semi territorial, they know where to get their food and find their girlfriends or

exciting for participants and audiences alike.

Q: Thank you Chris for your time – it has been wonderful getting to know you and your music. Is there anything else you would like to add? In one sentence, what advice would you give your younger self?

A: I would suggest doing more ear training, more transcription and listening to soul groove jazz.

For more information and ticket availability, visit the website at https://www. coffscon.org.au/event/coffscoast-jazz-festival-2022/

q Carpet pythons warming in the spring sun are on the move.

boyfriends and where to get their water.

There’s a lot of them around so if you move one out of a territory, it creates the opportunity for another

one to move in.

WIRES on the Coffs Coast is always looking for new volunteers; check out https://www.wires.org. au/.

q Chris will perform as part of two bands at the Coffs Coast Jazz Festival.

Daryl Braithwaite headlines Sounds of Rock

By Andrea FERRARI

DARYL

Sherbet, Braithwaite told News Of The Area, “I have been to Coffs Harbour many times and always had a good time.

"Especially the last gig…it was an absolute beauty.”

Braithwaite has a barrel load of songs he can bring to this massive show: classics, favourites, new stuff and songs that take you down a map of memory lanes.

One thing’s for sure though, he will

entertain you with that famously stirring voice.

“I will be bringing the band and crew who are looking forward to this gig and of course I’ll be bringing a lot of songs.”

A lifetime live performer, Braithwaite suffered through the lockdowns and lack of performance opportunities.

With that now behind us, he said, “It has been a slow process but finally we are back in the pre-Covid area again.”

And he’s looking forward to heading north.

“I am looking forward to it being warmer than here in Melbourne.”

A festival of Australian rock and pop music from the golden years, namely the

70s, 80s and 90s, the Sounds of Rock 2022 line-up includes Ian Moss, Baby Animals, Ross Wilson, Dragon, Radiators, Wendy Matthews, Eurogliders and Rick Price.

The organisers, NUI Events, are committed to bringing major and quality events to the regional centres which contribute to the local tourism economy.

“There will be a number of different food vendor options, and everyone is encouraged to bring a camp chair so they can rest after all the dancing they will be doing,” said Trevor Sands from NUI Events.

For more info visit the Sounds of Rock Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/soundsofrock/.

q Daryl Braithwaite songs take you down a map of memory lanes, join in at Sounds of Rock in Coffs Harbour.

Mike McClellan - Out From Behind The Mask

WHEN Bob Dylan grants permission to use the final lines (and the title) of one of his most acclaimed songs you can safely

assume that he thinks Mike McClellan is a pretty good songwriter.

When that permission came within an

hour of him reading the lyrics to Mike’s song ‘Letter To America’ you can probably conclude that he loved it.

‘Letter To America’ is just one of a remarkable collection of songs on a new album titled Behind Every Mask.

Across a long career he has continued to produce music of sustained intensity and power, consistently challenging the vision we might once have had of this gifted acoustic guitar playing, singer songwriter.

It is now well over 40 years since ‘Song and Dance Man’ was a national hit and voted Song of The Year by the music industry at its annual awards.

Mike McClellan’s songs have earned him an honoured place within the history of Australian music.

You'll still hear ‘Song and Dance Man’, ‘The One I Love’ and ‘Rock'n Roll Lady’ on radio, along with several new songs, among them ‘I Wonder Who You’re Waiting For’, from what is now a very extensive catalogue of great songs. Many have been covered by others, among them John Farnham, Tommy Emmanuel and the late Rick Nelson.

Since he returned to recording and touring fulltime just over ten years ago he has produced four albums of new songs, recorded a live at The Basement DVD and played festivals and concert halls around Australia.

Reviewers who have commented on his releases of the past decade have invariably remarked that his new recordings easily

meet and, more often than not, exceed the high bar he set when climbing the charts and picking up gold albums back in the 70s and 80s.

Remarkably he is singing and playing as well, if not better, than he has ever done.

With concert dates locked in from late September until the end of 2022 he’s champing at the bit to get back out there, frustrated, like so many, by the impact of Covid.

And don’t suggest to him that he’s in the twilight of his career.

He’ll tell you it’s still high noon and a long way to sunset – a declaration he made clear in ‘Not Yet’, the first single taken from his previous album No Intermission.

The new album, Behind Every Mask, continues to enhance his reputation.

It’s a diverse, sustained examination of the challenging times in which we live by one of Australia’s finest songwriters.

Mike McClellan is coming to C.ex Woolgoolga this Saturday, 8 October from 8PM.

Tickets are $25, book online at https:// cex.com.au/event/mike-mclennan/.

q Mike McClellan is coming to C.ex Woolgoolga this Saturday, 8 October from 8PM.

By Manny WOOD

Broken promises lead to super squabble

JOHN and Sally become romantically involved and a couple of years later, Sally moves into John’s home with her teenage son, Peter.

John and Sally are soon married and they purchase and move into a new home. Peter had finished school and he moved into rental accommodation with his girlfriend.

Unfortunately, ten years later Sally is diagnosed with cancer and she sadly passes-away.

Sally’s interest in the house passes to John by way of survivorship.

Sally’s only other substantial asset is her superannuation.

Sally’s superannuation fund writes to John and Peter, inviting them to make a claim on Sally’s superannuation.

John asks Peter to agree to the payment of the superannuation to John on the basis that if it is paid to Peter, he will have to pay “a lot of tax”.

John says that if he receives funds, he will leave Peter half of his estate and all his super when he passes-away.

Peter agrees to John’s proposal.

A couple of years later, John meets Jill on a dating website and they soon commence cohabitation.

After not seeing Peter for several years, John then makes a new will, leaving the whole of his estate to Jill.

When John passes away, Peter discovers that he is not included in the will and he makes a claim against John’s estate.

The Court finds that the “agreement” regarding John’s estate was unenforceable because the arrangement lacked sufficient certainty and did not possess an intention to be “legally” bound.

The Court also finds Peter’s “family provision” claim fails because there were no “factors warranting” the making of orders due to the estranged relationship between Peter and John at his date of death.

However, in relation to Peter’s “estoppel” claim, the Court finds that he is entitled to receive John’s superannuation on the basis that he relied on John’s promise, that if Peter did not make a claim on Sally’s super, he would ultimately receive John’s super.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Woolgoolga bike track

DEAR News Of The Area,

ON hearing the first cuckoo of spring, it is a traditional competition for crusty English gents to pen a letter to The Times.

In this vein, I am pleased to say after weeks of watching I have seen the first bicycle on the new Woolgoolga bike path.

A young male in drab school plumage doing a slalom around the safety poles, including into the oncoming traffic lane, up the hill towards River St.

Yours faithfully, Howard DENGATE, Safety Beach.

Who to trust on climate change?

DEAR News Of The Area,

THIS is a tough decision.

Do I listen to the United Nations, the CSIRO, the Conservation Foundation, the Climate Council, the Bureau of Meteorology,

Planet Ark, Greenpeace, the Business Council for Sustainable Development, hundreds of other scientific organisations, national governments worldwide, business groups, and thousands of scientists in hundreds of universities, or do I listen to Ken Mitchell in the local paper?

Regards, Graham NEALE, Boambee East.

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

HOW come my vegan friend eats food that’s made to look like meat?

Why would they want to be reminded of the thing they hate?

Ms Lana W.

Dear Lana,

Mmm. This is an interesting one. Excellent question.

There is an ever-growing selection of plant-based meals that resemble their carnivorous counterparts. You raise a valid point. Having said that, why do many meat cuts not resemble the animal they’ve come from?

A pork sausage looks nothing like a pig. Mince is a clever disguise of some mashed up cow and a schnitzel looks far more appealing than a chicken leg or wing.

I’d say many meat eaters feel more comfortable with food that isn’t confronting or a reminder of what they’re really eating.

Life is full of superficialities. Some people adorn their homes with plastic plants.

Synthetic clothes are made to look like natural fibres. Floorboards are replaced with vinyl timber-look designs.

At Christmas, people hang plastic snowflakes from plastic trees and spray fake snow on windows that are closed to keep out the 40 degree heat.

It’s not just our surroundings that are an illusion. Fake lashes. Injected lips.

False nails.

Silicon implants.

Some people should carry a fire hazard warning as they’d probably melt or combust in heatwave conditions.

Lana, I’ve gone off on a tangent here, but you get the drift. All is not what it seems in many facets of life.

Shaping plant-based ingredients into meat replicas seems pretty low on the ‘cause for alarm’ list.

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE protesters (News Of The Area 23/9/2022), should have a look at the forested areas of NSW.

It might surprise them that virtually all the areas they want harvesting banned from are regrowth forests.

Why are the animals they want to protect living there?

Because they prefer a forest that has trees of all ages.

Protesters protecting regrowth forests? Energy Disaster

Banning harvesting in native forests will not have any impact on the survival of the species they want to protect.

Good forest management however will ensure their survival.

Good forest management does not mean you lock up the forests, close as many roads and tracks as possible and have a fire management system where staff get a pat on the head if they don’t achieve the planned hazard reduction targets.

An increase in investment into hardwood plantations is doomed to fail.

As soon as trees reach a millable size, the same protesters will be out wanting them

reserved as they contain the animals that are under threat.

Just look at the areas of plantation that are now in reserves.

Regards, Peter PAUNOVIC, Boambee East.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHY do I keep seeing reports from world recognised scientific bodies detailing the hottest, coldest, driest, wettest weather on record, both statistically and geologically?

Why do I keep hearing about the loss or degradation of our ice, the inundation of Pacific Nations, the warming and increasing acidity of our oceans?

My lifetime is but a blip in time but I can perceive that the weather is changing and disastrous events are greater and more

prevalent than when I was younger.

Ken Mitchell's (NOTA, 30 October) assertion that 'Not one, zero, zip' is a comprehensive denial, but, is it sustainable?

We live on a planet with abundant resources which we have used and exploited irrespective of the consequences and by Ken's assertion we should continue to do so - either until their total depletion or the consequences catch up with us.

Is that sustainable?

Maybe in his lifetime!

Regards, Peter FARQUHAR, Coffs Coast.

The Council’s name change is ‘Bloody Ridiculous’

DEAR News Of The Area,

I

CAN’T understand why you would want to change the name of Coffs Harbour City Council to the City of Coffs Harbour.

I have lived in Coffs Harbour for over 40 years and I have seen a lot of changes but changing the name Coffs Harbour City

Council to City Of Coffs Harbour is bloody ridiculous.

I have never heard of such nonsense in all of my life before.

People that have visited Coffs Harbour over the years or live in Coffs for years have known the name Coffs Harbour City Council for a very long time.

The thing is it’s going to cost a lot of money to change the name, and the Council have already blown their budget on the building that is going up in Gordon Street and now you want to change the name?

It is going to be very confusing to people that the Coffs Harbour City Council is changing its name.

Why not put the money towards more important things, instead of changing the Coffs Harbour City Council name?

It is going to cost a lot of money in the long run.

Regards, Rochelle DAVIES, Coffs Coast.

Economic benefits of Jetty Foreshore revitalisation

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE draft plan as presented for the Jetty Foreshores in actual fact results in an increase of open space, compared to what is there now.

The community has provided its opinion as to what the community wants to happen in the space under review.

It is now not a matter of if this should happen or not, it is a matter of the NSW Government producing a final plan, reflective of what the community has proven to indicate they want.

The economic benefit to our overall community from the revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores will be significant, coming at a time when our LGA is facing

the deferral of a significant reduction in our Capital Expenses Budget.

The younger age bracket who responded to the survey were significantly more in favour of a more comprehensive revitalisation, than those who were in the plus 55 age bracket.

This is a meaningful reflection of those more focused on the future of our area,

as compared to the predominantly older age bracket who, it is proven, struggle to accept change from what it is that they have previously been used to.

Regards, Rodger PRYCE, Brooklana.

This Civic Centre is going to send us all broke

DEAR News Of The Area,

COUNCIL has had an obvious agenda to get this highly expensive place built, and let's be realistic here, the real reason is so they could put their backsides on new seats in a new office.

They have cunningly let everyone know that it will be housing a new Library and Art Gallery, when in fact these facilities are a mere dot when you look at the size of the whole building, which the whole community was against from day one.

They made sure it went ahead and it's easy to see that this new building has been built almost exclusively for them.

But guess who's paying for it all?

Yes!

Us!

And we will for years to come.

The answer to this dilemma is to sell off the internal space, or use it for accommodation, lease it, or whatever it takes to pay for itself, as none of us wanted it or want to pay for it, which is exactly what we are doing.

Yes, we are paying for Council's new

Surfing the Spectrum

By Andrea FERRARI

NOT-FOR PROFIT surf therapy initiative

Surfing the Spectrum welcomed over 35 young locals with autism to a free, familyfriendly event at Jetty Beach on Saturday, 24 September.

Surfing the Spectrum co-founder Aimee Blacker told News Of The Area, “We were so lucky with the weather on the day with the sun shining for our first time on the Coffs Coast.

“Around 40 families joined us at Jetty Beach to participate in the surf therapy program, including autistic participants and their siblings.”

Funded by a $14,000 donation from the employees of Newcastle Permanent from its CommunityAssist Program, participants took part in board-riding lessons facilitated by experienced local surfers.

Local surf volunteers partnered up with the kids in the water, teaching them how to surf, along with ocean safety and awareness.

Some kids arrived happy and ready to go straightaway, while others who were first time surfers were understandably more nervous

about the day.

Either way, volunteers met participants where they were at, whether that was out the back catching long waves or starting off in the shallows or on the sand.

“We had kids who had been to the beach often but had not worked up the courage to get in the water on a surfboard before finally feeling safe enough to give it a go,” said Aimee.

“We saw kids starting the session reserved, quiet and shy, really coming out of their shell telling jokes to the volunteers, smiling and laughing with their siblings.”

Parents were equally excited for the kids' successes and shared pleasure enjoying the surf.

“I think that is such a huge part, the parents, who know how capable their kids are, could see them achieving their potential made possible through the support of an inclusive, safe program.

“For some parents they finally had a chance to stand back and just watch their kid participating in an activity which was inclusive of siblings as well, something tricky for these families to find.”

premises!

The current Library and Art Gallery are fine where they are, and can be expanded in its present location, plus there is parking available.

I for one refuse to pay any future rises in Council rates to pay for this monstrosity.

Myself and many others are pensioners so where do Council think all our money is coming from?

Regular pension rises?

Wake up Council and do something now, just as the C.Ex has done.

Most of their forthcoming apartments have already been sold off the plan, and they've only just started demolition.

This plan of action could be taken now, to alleviate any further rate rises.

Even if the current Council building is sold it wont make anywhere near enough to pay for this mistake.

I rest my case!

q A happy day debuting Surfing the Spectrum at Coffs Harbour, the specially designed surf therapy program promotes ocean awareness, social inclusion and water safety for kids with autism.

Aimee and the team received messages following the event from parents saying what a difference the day had made for their kids, and how important it was for them, with some

smiling for the first time in months just by being out on the water with the volunteers.

“Other parents let us know they bought a surfboard the very next day so their child could keep surfing,” said Aimee.

Newcastle Permanent Coffs Harbour Branch Manager Erica Farag said that the community-owned organisation is committed to supporting local charities and community groups.

“It’s so wonderful that Surfing the Spectrum is advocating for autism in the Coffs Coast community,” said Ms Farag.

“It is estimated that one in 70 Australians are on the spectrum.”

Surfing the Spectrum was founded by occupational therapist Aimee Blacker and certified surf coach and disability support worker Tahliah Anderson in 2017 and provides free therapeutic surfing lessons aimed at positively impacting the lives of children with autism, and their families, along the coast of NSW.

Regards, D. WILSON, Coffs Harbour.

q Confidence building with trusted support, the Surfing the Spectrum program kids get up and surfing.

q Down on Jetty Beach, Surfing the Spectrum brought its surfing sessions to Coffs for the first time.

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The property is home to a large 40 x 30m tri-steel shed with power and water, and a huge subfloor storage area.

This shed could be used as a business shed with easy access from the main road.

The property has avocado plants and dragon fruit, and will be of interest to those looking for peace, quiet and space.

It is definitely worth making the time to explore this property.

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Christmas decorations go glitter free

By Andrea FERRARI

CHRISTMAS decorations are arriving on shelves in store and this year BIG W and Woolies launch glitter free festive collections.

Glitter is made of pieces of plastic so small that they are defined as microplastics, a single-use, and nonrecyclable plastic that can have an impact on the environment.

Aligned under the Woolworths Group’s commitment, BIG W and Woolworths have removed glitter from their Own Brand Christmas items; including decorations, wrapping, cards and all the trimmings.

Park Beach Big W Store Manager Kacey Stevenson told News Of The Area, “We are so excited to see Aussie homes sparkle with a smaller environmental impact this festive season with the removal of glitter from our Own Brand Christmas range.

“It’s important we continue to think of ways we can create a better tomorrow, and this new Christmas range is a small but meaningful way we can help our customers deliver Christmas cheer without the impact glitter has on the environment.

“BIG W’s four new seasonal themes Island

Beauty, Garden Tradition, Celestial Scandi and Fantastical Joy help give shoppers an idea of how to keep the magic this Christmas, minus the glitter in an on-trend yet timeless way.”

Woolworths

supermarkets’ entire range of Christmas general merchandise will also be glitter free, as well as its own brand items.

To add to this, both retailers will only be selling bon bons with plastic free prizes inside them in another switch to reduce environmental impact this Christmas.

Woolworths Group General Manager of Sustainability Transformation and Delivery, Liam Ward said, “We want to help create a better tomorrow, and this is a small but meaningful way we can help our customers deliver Christmas cheer

without the impact glitter has on the environment.

“We know there’s more we can do and we’re working to reduce glitter across our entire range in Woolworths and BIG W.

“We’re also making changes to reduce plastic

Bush fire danger period begins with greater grass fire risk

COMMUNITIES across NSW are being warned of a greater risk of grass fires after recent wet weather with the official bush fire season beginning on Saturday.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the Bush Fire Danger Period is commencing in 92 local government areas across the State.

“While a focus remains on flooding which has been ongoing in parts of the State for more than twelve months, it’s important we also stay prepared for bush and grass fires,” Ms Cooke said.

“The rain has triggered rapid vegetation growth which is going to become a threat as it dries out.

“All it takes is a few days of hot, dry and windy weather for fire conditions to deteriorate.

“Grass fires move at three times the speed of a bush fire which is why communities need to be aware of the risks and ready to respond.”

Commissioner Rob Rogers said with more rain predicted over spring, grass and crops will continue to flourish, bringing added risk.

“Recent rain has led to good grass and crop growth across the State especially in western areas of NSW and we have already seen more than 1,000 grass fires across the State since July,” Commissioner Rogers said.

“It is important if you work, live or visit bush fire prone areas that you update and discuss your bush fire survival plan and know what you and your family will do if threatened by fire this season.”

Fire and Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner Megan Stiffler is reminding people planning to travel to be aware of the risk of fastmoving grass fires.

“Before travelling, check the weather and fire danger ratings for that area and make a plan to leave should a grass or bush fire take hold,”

Acting Commissioner Stiffler said.

“With long weekends

and especially over holiday periods, check if a Total Fire Ban has been declared and use barbeques and campfires safely and responsibly if allowed.

“We urge people to remain vigilant. While firefighters and emergency

agencies will do everything they can to keep the community safe, protection is a shared responsibility and everybody needs to play their part to be fire safe.”

Landholders who want to light a fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period are

in its many other forms, with both Woolworths and BIG W removing reusable plastic shopping bags from checkouts nationwide by the end of June next year.”

BIG W’s Head of Commercial - Home & Everyday, Shane Carter said, “The decisions we make today can drive positive change and make a real difference for families.

“That’s why we are excited to bring customers a Christmas range that not only looks amazing but reduces microplastics in our environment.

“We are proud to have also removed an estimated 29 tonnes of plastics across Christmas products and packaging since 2019.”

q The Bush Fire Danger Period is commencing in 92 local government areas across the State.

required to obtain a permit, in addition to notifying their local fire authority and neighbours 24 hours in advance.

On days where a Total Fire Ban is in place, all fire permits are automatically revoked.

Information about fire permits, required notifications and hazard reduction burning is available at: www.rfs.nsw. gov.au/BFDP.

To make a bush fire survival plan, visit: www. myfireplan.com.au.

q BIG W Park Beach Store team members welcome the glitter free Christmas collections.

q BIG W’s glitter free Christmas 2022 Fantastical Joy Collection brings bright colours to enhance the happy and feel-good energy of the festive season.

q The Garden Tradition Collection at BIG W has a nostalgic feel with classic characters, pops of wood and greenery in a traditional colour scheme and no glitter.

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By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Harbour Music Society’s Spring series will commence next Friday, October 14, with Trio Shoshin performing three works.

Amber Davis on violin, Liz Neville on cello and Bernadette Harvey on piano make up Trio Shoshin, and are counted amongst Australia’s most

accomplished musicians.

Ms Davis and Ms Neville are Coffs Coast residents, with the former living at Thora for the past five years and the latter in Gleniffer, for two years.

Ms Davis directs the Bellingen Chamber Orchestra Sinfonia (advanced strings) and teaches a range of students, from young children to adults, out of Bellingen

High School.

Originally from Sydney, she studied at the Conservatorium High School and joined the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO), playing in the first violin section for 24 years.

She met Ms Harvey at the Conservatorium High School and Ms Neville when playing with the SSO.

Ms Davis said that working for many years with the SSO was a wonderful experience, but

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she felt the need to develop further.

Trio Shoshin to kick off Music Society’s Spring Series

She said forming Trio Shoshin was a natural progression to continue to evolve as an artist.

Shoshin is a Buddhist practice of eternal wonderment, having a ‘beginner’s mind’ and being open.

Ms Davis said it means to be ‘raw’ or childlike, even at an advanced level.

She was given a little gold Buddha on a chain as a child and was taken with

the mystery of life and, later, Buddhism felt like a comfortable ’fit’.

Ms Davis said the trio’s three chosen pieces represent a triangular journey from the symmetry of Beethoven’s Piano Trio Op 1 No 3 in C Minor to the romantic, almost eclectic Piano Trio No 1 in D minor Op 49 of Mendelssohn then to Ravel’s Piano Trio opus 67 A minor, which is “like a fast drone journey across a landscape”.

“It’s like having an

entree, a main and a dessert,” she said.

The concert will be preceded by a masterclass, between 1pm and 3pm, about performance development.

Participants can bring a piece of music, poetry, etc and work to develop it into an engaging, successful performance.

Tickets and further information can be found at https://coffsmusicsociety. com.au/.

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Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s junior grand finals decided

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s best junior basketball teams have celebrated grand final victories as they headed into their school holidays on a winning note.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s high school and primary school competitions came to a close with two big days of grand finals at Sportz Central.

The BDC Barracudas were the standouts winning the Under 16 Boys Division 1, Under 16 Boys Division 2, Under 16 Girls, and Under 14 Girls grand finals.

High school and

primary school grand finals were held on the Friday and Saturday before the school holidays.

The Coffs Harbour Basketball Association men’s and women’s seasons resume next week after the school holidays.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association hosts a number of weekly competitions at Sportz Central.

Women’s competitions are held on Tuesday night, and men’s competitions are held on Wednesday night.

High school competitions are held on Friday nights, while both primary and high school competitions are held on Saturday.

Grand final results high

By Aiden BURGESS

THE top sides of North Coast Football’s community competitions have won premierships after finishing on top of the ladder for the home and away season, with the finals series set to kick off Friday night.

Northern Storm was the standout club of the 2022 season, having won five premierships, leading the way in the 13 Boys 1st division, 16 Boys, 17 Boys and Men’s 2nd division and Men’s 3rd division South competitions.

Boambee FC were premiers in four competitions; the 12 Boys 1st division, 12 Girls, Women’s Over 30s, and Men’s Over 35s competitions.

Coffs City United had three ladder leaders, in the 12 Boys 2nd division, 14 Boys, and 16 Girls competitions.

Sawtell FC finished on top in both the 14 Girls and 15 Boys competitions.

school and primary school: U16 Boys Division 1: BDC Barracudas White 58 def. Bayside Bandits 24. MVP: Joseph Moran. U16 Boys Division 2: BDC Barracudas Red 71 def. JPC Jammers 45. MVP: Jaxon Donoghue. U16 Girls: BDC Barracudas Red 50 def. Twisters 46. MVP: Willow Bowman. U19 Boys: Heat 62 def. Warhead Walruses 45. MVP Jye Pursch. U14 Boys: Bayside Bandits Yellow 59 def. BDC Barracudas White 38. MVP: Michael Hampshire. U14 Girls: BDC Barracudas 14 def. Shameless 12. MVP: Nevada Buckley-Noah. U12 Boys: Bucks 78 def. Bayside Bandits Black 29. MVP: Jai Griffin U12 Girls: Stars 26 def. Narranga Knights 19. MVP: Coco Becker.

North Coast Football clubs win premierships as finals series kicks off

The Nambucca Strikers were ladder leaders in the 13 Boys 2nd division.

The Woolgoolga Wildcats were ladder leaders in the Women’s 2nd division South competition.

The premiership sides will look to win the grand final double when this year’s finals series gets underway this week.

Community football semifinals get underway on Friday, with the grand finals to be played on Friday, 21 October, and Saturday, 22 October at the Ce.x Coffs International Stadium.

q The Northern Storm have been the standout club of the North Coast Football season.

q The BDC Barracudas under 14 girls celebrate their grand final win.

Dylan Edwards awarded Clive Churchill Medal

By Aiden BURGESS

DYLAN Edwards has had a Sunday night he will remember for the rest of his life.

The former Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies junior was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player of the NRL grand final.

The 26-year-old was the standout player in the Penrith Panthers 28-12 grand final victory against the Parramatta Eels.

The Panthers fullback produced a superb performance with 281 running metres, eight tackle breaks, two try assists, and a

try saving tackle that was one of the best seen in grand final history.

His great grand final capped off a stellar season for the Panthers in which he finished fifth in the Dally M Medal count for the competitions best and fairest player.

He finished the 2022 NRL season ranked first in running metres, kick return metres, total runs, and support play, and third in tackle breaks.

The Clive Churchill medallist was also awarded the Merv Cartwright Medal as the Panthers best and fairest player for the 2022 season.

Edwards has been an

North Coast Bulldogs go undefeated at Lisa Fiaola Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

THE North Coast Bulldogs

Under 17 Ladies side have beaten all comers at a recent rugby league representative carnival on the Central Coast.

The North Coast representative team won all four of their matches at the Lisa Fiaola Cup at Tuggerah.

The North Coast Bulldogs started their gala day with a win against a Victorian side, then backed up with a 24-4 win against the Wests Tigers in their second game.

The Bulldogs continued their winning run with a 16-12 victory against the Cronulla Sharks in their third game, before ending their carnival on a high with a 12-8 win against the Newcastle Knights.

The Lisa Fiaola Cup is

an Under 16 and Under 17’s Development Carnival for girls to play tackle Rugby League against other regions who participate in the NSWRL.

North Coast Bulldogs under 16, under 18, and open women's League Tag teams will now take part in the Women's Festival of League to be played at Tuggerah this weekend.

The North Coast Bulldogs representative teams play in the NSWRL Junior representative competitions, including the Laurie Daley Cup and Andrew Johns Cup which are held in the first few months next year.

The North Coast Bulldogs under 18s finished runners up in this year's Laurie Daley Cup.

Best winter clubs from outside the Coffs Coast

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Coast teams take on a number of clubs from outside the region as part of their winter competitions.

Here are the best clubs from outside the Coffs Coast who took on our teams during the past winter sporting season.

South Grafton Rebels: The kings of Group 2 Rugby League, the Rebels won

q The Port Macquarie Magpies were one of the standout clubs from outside the region who competed against Coffs Coast teams. Photo: Green Shoots Marketing.

integral part of the Panthers back-to-back premierships wins in 2021 and 2022.

Edwards was born in Albury but moved to Dorrigo with his family at the age of eight.

Having played his junior football for the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, he moved to Western Sydney in 2013 to play for the Panthers’ SG Ball team.

Edwards progressed through the junior grades at the Panthers and was a member of the Panthers’ premiership-winning National Youth Competition (NYC) side in 2015.

the first grade grand final beating the Orara Valley Axemen in the season decider.

The Rebels were also runners up in the reserve grade and League Tag competitions

Port Macquarie Magpies: Won the AFL North Coast seniors premiership with a gruelling 3-point win in the pouring rain.

Were also strong in the junior ranks winning the under 11s and under 13s premierships.

Hastings Valley Vikings: Won the Upper Mid North Coast Rugby Union premiership capping off a year in which they also

finished as minor premiers. Won an epic grand final beating the Port Macquarie Pirates 36-34 in the 87th minute.

Macksville Sea Eagles: Won the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League Club Championship.

The club’s under 18s side also won the Group 2 premiership.

Southern United: Finished runners up in their first season in the Coastal Premier League, with the Forster-based club going down 1-0 in the grand final against the Coffs City United Lions.

Bowraville Tigers: Won two Group 2 Junior Rugby League premierships, taking out the under 14 and under 16 grand finals.

q Dylan Edwards in action for the Penrith Panthers. Photo: Penrith Panthers.

q The North Coast Bulldogs Under 17 Ladies side.

North Coast Footballers Kicking Goals

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast footballers

Alice Webster and Tahliya Sambrook will be kicking goals for New South Wales Country at the National Talent Challenge (NTC) in Canberra this week.

The tournament offers girls under the age of eighteen the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of Football Australia and Australian national team selectors and is a path well-trodden by Matildas players.

North Coast’s Tahliya Sambrook was overwhelmed with emotion when she found out she made the team.

“When I heard the news that I had been selected for the under 18s NSW Regional team I was speechless and so happy,” she said.

“I felt like all my hard work had paid off, it was a massive confidence booster for me.”

It was a welcome surprise for Alice Webster who painstakingly missed out on the National Youth Championships two years in a row due to the pandemic.

“I was a bit surprised as I wasn’t aware of this event but I am very excited as the previous two years I have been selected for the National Youth Championships only for them to be cancelled due to COVID.

“It will be good to play against girls of my age from all over Australia,” said Alice.

Whilst the talented duo play the game they love, their journey has been one of dedication.

“The process to get to where I am has been huge,”

said Tahliya.

“Many ups and downs, sacrifices and challenges that have made me grow as a person and mostly as a player.

“I started playing soccer at the age of eight for Northern Storm Football Club.

“I trialled for the SAP requisition competition, that led me to trial for National Premier League (at North Coast Football) then I was selected in the Talent Support Program.

“From there I made the NNSW State team for under 14s and played at the National Youth Championships in 2019 and the following year I trialled once and then unfortunately they were cancelled due to Covid.

“I am currently playing with the boys NPL squad in the Newcastle tournament which has helped me to grow stronger and adapt to diverse positions.”

Tahliya was also selected to represent the North Coast for the PSSA at the State titles which is where she first met Alice at the age of twelve.

Tahliya was recently selected for the Combined High Schools State Titles to represent North Coast in Bathurst where she will be reunited with her friend Alice who will be representing the Hunter Region.

Alice’s progression from the Orara Valley Dingoes to Newcastle has taken many twists and turns.

“I started playing for my local club Orara Valley Dingoes when I was eight years old,” she said.

“At the age of twelve I started the Skills

Acquisition programme (SAP) with North Coast Football.

“The same year I was selected to represent North Coast in the Primary School Sports Association (PSSA) State titles.

“I continued in SAP until age fourteen, whilst still playing club football but this time with Northern Storm boys’ team.

“In the same year I represented North Coast in the State (SAP) championships and also Northern New South Wales in the National Youth Championships.

“At age fifteen and sixteen I played for North Coast Football in the boys NPL.

Alice’s development resulted in the difficult decision to up-sticks and pursue her dreams by accepting a position at the Newcastle Jets Academy.

“Last year at age sixteen, I trialled and was selected to participate in the inaugural Western Sydney Wanderers Future Wander Woman Programme – a 20week programme requiring me to travel to Sydney each week,” she said.

“Towards the end of this programme I attended trials with the Newcastle Jets Academy and in January this year I accepted an offer to join them and I left my family and friends and moved to Newcastle and started at a new school.

“This year I have been playing for the Emerging Jets in the Sydney Women’s NPL.”

A common trait in those who represent their state is supportive parents, one which Tahliya is grateful for.

“My Mum and Dad (Jodie

and Dylan Sambrook) are extremely proud of me and were just as excited as I was when they received the email,” she said.

“Then they realised the effort and had to work out the logistics of it all to make it work for training in Sydney and then a trip to Canberra.

“I feel very blessed and grateful to have them on this journey with me, the amount of sacrifices they have made for my brother and I are endless.”

Alice’s parents, Colin and Suzanne Webster, were thrilled after two disappointing years of cancellations due to COVID.

“We are happy that

Alice has been selected to represent NSW Country in the NTC Challenge in Canberra as she was really looking forward to the Nationals which were unfortunately cancelled twice due to COVID.

“We believe Alice was nominated for the NSW Country Team by her coaches at NCF and the Newcastle Jets Academy, which is great,” said Suzanne.

Whilst the NTC in Canberra won’t make or break a football career, a good performance will give it a kick in the right direction.

“My goal from a very young age has always been

Sawtell surfer wins Australian Open of Surfing Tour qualifier

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL surfer Rosie Smart has produced a top weekend of surfing to take out a title on her local break.

The eighteen-year-old won the open women’s event of the Bonsoy Coffs Harbour Open at Park Beach, which is the first qualifying event of the Australian Open of Surfing Tour.

Smart kept control of the competition and dominated the event, and was a stand out over the two days as she rose to the

conditions on offer.

The conditions in the final slowed for the open women, however Smart stayed busy catching six waves in total, with her sixth and final wave giving her the lead and the overall win posting a 7.33 score.

Smart’s win is a big step towards her qualifying for the Australian Open of Surfing Tour grand final to be held on Saturday, 15 October at Bondi Beach.

The Sawtell surfer gave an insight into the challenging conditions at Park Beach.

“That was such a difficult

heat, the conditions were actually really challenging today, but I’m just happy I managed to get a couple of turns in,” she said.

The Coffs Harbour event was the first of three events on Australian Open of Surfing Tour, with the Sunshine Coast leg held on the long weekend, and the grand final to be held on Saturday, 15 October at Bondi Beach.

The Australian Open of Surfing Tour is focused on providing a competitive platform for local boardrider club champions.

to play for an A-League club and then hopefully play for Australia one day,” said Tahliya.

“Living regionally has given me doubts about my dream coming true but having such wonderful mentors like Alex Nolan and my coach Nathan Silvy has given me this opportunity to trial in Canberra and see where I am at against other girls in the State.”

Self-improvement is Alice’s focus.

“To keep developing my football skills as much as I can and make the most of any opportunities to develop me as a footballer,” concluded Alice.

q Rosie Smart is chaired off the beach after winning the Bonsoy Coffs Harbour Open.

q Alice Webster (left) and Tahliya Sambrook (right) representing NSW Country at the National Talent Challenge.

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Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

RESULTS for Club Championships Pairs on Tuesday 20 September: P. Poulton & D. Walsh def Y. Schmidt & V. Slater 18-16 ; C. Irvine & J. Bishop def V. Maher & S. Betts 18-16; d. Hargreaves & J. Slater def C. Dodds & J. Woodford 21-10; M. Gudgeon & C. Garrett def K. Dunn & B. Bodel 19-18.

Club Championships 2nd round 27th September:- P. Poulton & D. Walsh def C. Irvine & J. Bishop 25-11; D. Hargreaves & J. Slater def C. Keogh & C. Treharne 39-10;

Bonville Creek Kayak Club

By Ken BUCKLEY

MONTHLY Results September

2022:

Top point scorers for the month were Jon Harris, Norm Jeff and Peter Hutchinson

Laps Race on Pine 3 September

Short Lapse Race on Pine 3 September

Ken Buckley 28:21, Mike Mackney 28:21, Peter Hutchinson +1:50.

Bonville Creek Race 10 September Mike Mackney

Park Beach Men’s Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

SOCIAL Triples Tuesday 27 September:

C McLeod, P Crockett, J Robinson d B Worboys, J Clarke, P North 23 - 15.

A Orr, K Dunn, R Lane d H Slater, S Campbell, P Lilly 30 - 15.

G Wall, J Bennett, R Shephard d P Booth, M Berube, J Dunn 19 - 16.

M Star, D Catlin d R Host,

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

THE field was a little depleted on 27 Tuesday at Safety Beach golf course with only 19 ladies out to play a Captain V President stableford game on another beautiful day.

I guess the ladies are still recovering after three stroke rounds of their championship.

Sincere congratulations

Urunga Bowls Spring Carnival

By Pamela WATSON

THIS year’s annual spring carnival saw a very wet start on Saturday morning, but with a little change of programme, we managed to continue our weekend.

Bowlers played through tough conditions all day Saturday with some very tight games played.

Sunday saw the sun peep through the clouds allowing us to finish our weekend with just a few quick showers.

Bowlers travelled from

V. Valentine & A. Monck def M. Gudgeon & C. Garrett 299; K. Frail & Z. Knight def A. Worboys & S. Stirling 25-22; D. Doyle & L. Clancy def B. White & D. Peake 25-10; T. Welsh & K. Cutmore def J. Kennedy & T. Rhodes 18-16; C. Venturi & P. Russell def J. Farrell & L. Loadsman 30-11.

Club championships third Round 29 September: E. Denner & C. Sheridan & V. Valentine & M. Monck 23-18; P. Poulton & D. Walsh def D. Hargreaves & J. Slater 29-19; K. Frail & Z. Knight def D. Doyle & L. Clancy 24-13; T. Welsh & K. Cutmore def C.

35:52[faux], Mark Aujard +0:39[faux], Liz Winn +0:43[faux], Roy Doutreband +52, Tom McEntyre +0:54, Jon Harris +1:04[faux], Peter Hutchinson +1:15, Anna deStradis +1:20, Ben Hutchinson +1:36, Daniel Jenkin +1:49, Ken Buckley +2:20, Jon Harris +2:27, Phil/ Robyn Jenkin +4:55, Rose Coote +4:56.

Pine Creek Race 17 September

Peter Hutchinson 37:37, Jon Harris +0:34, Norm Jeff +0:58, John Lindsay +1:00, Mark Aujard +1:09, Peter Grant +1:09, Roy Doutreband +1:21, Peter McDonald/Ros

J Bishop 26 - 11.

G Skinner, J Thorn, D Condon d S Bailey, B Nicholson, D Wilson 22 - 15.

T Wisely, R Wisely, K Kaaden d T Gordon, C Jones, J Phillips 29 -15.

M Hopes, J Wilcox, D Valentine d B Johns, C Weatherall, R Aitken 19 - 13.

S Genevieve, J Rodwell, B Kelly d M English, E Kidd, C England 25 - 11.

P Woodsell, E Crestani, L Morris d T O’Halloran, A Dorrington, D Hull 22 - 18.

Men’s Triples Thursday

go to the winners of these championship rounds being Division one gross winner

Marian Brading, nett winner Merryl Kyburz.

Division two gross winner

Lyn Reilly, nett winner Karen Smith, Division three gross winner Aileen McFarlane, nett winner Teresa King.

Karen Smith was the winner of the game on 27th with a wonderful 45 pts, 1st runner up Roma Johnson 36, 2nd runner up Kerry Slater 35 pts and 3rd runner up Jan Weiley 34 pts.

as far inland as Inverell and all over the Mid North Coast, with a big congratulations to Kempsey bowlers Neil, Neil, Maxine, and Eileene.

Round winning skips were Mark Star,Ernie Hodges, Graeme Rose, John Bradley, Darren Linder and Jo Bell.

Overall winners were 5th place skip Josh Shearim, 4th place skip Sue Sloane, 3rd place skip Richard Latta, 2nd place skip Joel Delani and 1st place was congratulated by club president Garry Carter.

Many thanks to all staff and volunteers who make this hugh weekend happen

Venturi & P. Russell 18-11.

Social Bowls 28 September: A. Taylor, P. Poulton, E. Banton def A. Sykes, A. McConachy, J. Farrell 30-19; M. Gudgeon, A. Stone, K. Blow def P. Fletcher, C. Kershaw, D. Jones 17-16; J. Rodwell, D. Walsh, D. Futcher D. C. Treharne, C. Keogh, J. Clarke 24-15; G. LatimerStaunton, D. Robinson, T. Rhodes def H. Hardwick, M. England, C. Garrett 32-14; H. Illingsworth, V. Maher, B. Bodel, S. Hancock def C. Taylor, J. Kennedy, B. Jones, L. Loadsman 18-12; R. Lincol, C. Dodds, D. Peake, def E.

Bayliss +1:23, Bob Wallis +1:28, Ken Buckley +1:58, Mike Mackney +2:14[faux], Jon Harris +2:14[faux], Daniel Jenkin +2:44, Liz Winn +3:05[faux], Ben Hutchinson +3:26, Mark Aujard +5:03[faux].

Long Race on Bonville Creek 24 September

Mike Mackney 49:19 [Faux], Bob Wallis 49:46, Ben Hutchinson +0:28, Mike Mackney +0:29, Angie Sands/ Norm Jeff +0:40, Daniel Jenkin +0:41, Peter Htuchinson +0:52, Stephen Murray +0:57, Ken Buckley +0:58, Jon Harris +1:00 [rule23b], Jon Harris +3:50 [Faux].

29 September:

G Wall, K Williams, R Lane d A Taylor, P McLachlan, T Gordon 19 - 11.

P Wirth, S Cook, D Wilson d S Crawford, B Wellard, S Bailey 23 - 14.

L Frail, C Jones, R Shephard d S Bloomfield, S Kindred, C Cavenagh 33 - 15.

G Williams, R Beaumont, B Kelly d T O’Halloran, F Ched, J Brooks 18 - 14.

P North, J Dunn, B Garner d B Worboys, G Skinner, A Pike 25 - 18.

D Catling, L Miles, R

NTP 4th Wendy Rogers and 9th Roma Johnson.

Thank you Kim Batty for donating the raffle won by Glenda Kennedy.

Our premier games now are almost complete with the GNSW District Medal Play off in Coffs Harbour and CNC 2-day Tournament in October, Jewel of the Coast at South West Rocks and Shootout Day both in November.

Don’t forget Pro Terry is available for lessons if any bad habits are creeping into your game.

C.ex Coffs Women’s Bowling Club

By Mary BUCKLEY

TUESDAY 27 September saw the final of the Club Consistency Singles being played between Shirley Willis and Mary Buckley with Shirley Willis the winner for the fourth year in row.

The game was followed by a farewell luncheon for Lil Moran and Helen Ryan, who both sadly, have decided to ‘call it a day’ on their bowling pastime.

Denner, C. Jones, Y. Schmidt 26-14; B. White, M. Phillips, J. Slater def P. Nolan, T. Welsh, S. Betts 26-21; C. Sheridan, K. Dunn, V. Slater def A. Worboys, A. Orr, S. Stirling 26-16.

The Regional Pennants Playoffs will be held at Yamba Bowling Club on the 17-18 October, our Park Beach club will have Grades one, two, three and four all participating in this event after a clean sweep of District Pennants events. Wishing good bowling to our girls.

q Sue Hancock, a long time member of Park Beach club, as our umpire for the Club Pairs Championshipsalways giving of her time for these events.

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

TABLE Tennis Results – Friday 30 September.

Division 1: Will Fang d Arpit Pathak 3/1, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/0, Gerard Martin d Arpit Pathak 3/2, Will Fang d David Cini 3/2, Gerard Martin d David Cini 3/0, Will Fang d Reece Baker 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/0, Arpit Pathak d David Cini 3/0, Will Fang d Gerard Martin 3/0, Reece Baker d Arpit Pathak 3/1.

Winner: Will Fang from

O’Keefe d W Moore, D Burridge, J Wills 27 - 14.

K Topham, J Murtas d A Dorrington, D Hull 24 - 23.

P Toy, D Orchard d A McKee, D Condon 24 - 16.

R Host, P Rambow, J Bishop d J McLeod, N Dean, M Star 19 - 15.

C Weatherall, D Valentine, R Aitken d P Woodsell, J Bennett, L Morris 19 - 15.

D Francis, G Power, D Hall d J Phillips, H Katala, G Colman 18 - 14.

P Booth, N Condon, J

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

By Vicki SILVER

WET course conditions limited our field to 28 players.

Winners:

Gents: Trevor Bissett 16 c/b Andy Gilkes 16

Ladies: Elizabeth Habgood 19 Bev Miles 16 c/b

Reduced ball comp: John Wilgress 15 Les Rollins 15 Frank Buckley 14 David Haynes 14 Midori Kawamoto 16

Social games Tuesday 27 September: Joce Landrey, Margaret Stocks, Di De La Cruz d Joce Landrey(s), Jo Burgess, Jan Appleton 3014; Joan Willis, Angela Fryer, Ardis Ellsmore d Rosemary Williams, Jeanette Kutz, Robyn Groundwater 19-14.

Sawtell Golf

27/9 MEDLEY Stableford

A: Todd Riley 47, Warren Johnstone 39, B: Kevin Bailey

Reece Baker.

Division 2: George Ruaporo d Robert Campbell 3/2, Troy Prystasz d Jennen NgiauKeng 3/0, Steve Frawley d Robert Campbell 3/2, George Ruaporo d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Steve Frawley 3/1, George Ruaporo d Jennen Ngiau-Keng 3/0, Steve Frawley d Jennen Ngiau-Keng 3/2, Robert Campbell d Troy Prystasz 3/2, Steve Frawley d George Ruaporo 3/1, Jennen Ngiau-Keng d Robert Campbell 3/1.

Winner: Steve Frawley from George Ruaporo.

Division 3: Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Moshik

Swan d P Jenkins, G Howard, D Hyde 24 - 17.

T Wisely, R Wisely, K Kaden d J Robinson, M Benham, R Harris 22 - 18.

M Lee, M Berube, R Kelly d M Moppett, B Trotman, M Clark 18 - 11.

Australian Junior Championships:

Park Beach Bowling Clubs Joseph Clarke won the Australian Junior Championship title representing New South Wales in Queensland on Saturday.

Joan Levingston 15 Betty Peen 15

Janice Thomsen 15

Nearest The PinsSponsored by Rick and Rin Jenkins

3rd Hole

Vicki Silver and John Miles

6th Hole Trevor Bissett and Elizabeth Habgood.

Woolgoolga Cross Country

By Steel BEVERIDGE

WOOLGOOLGA Cross Country Results for the final week of 2022.

41, Simon Shipman 40. C: Gary Reidy 42c/b, Dean Burkitt 42.

Balls to 34c/b.

NTP 7 A: Justin Alford, B: Brian Holman, C: Brian McKellar.

NTP 11 A: Darren Nell, B: Karl Taylor (pro pin), C: Bill Shipley.

Visitors from Bellingen, Coffs Harbour 28/9 2 Ball Aggregate (sponsored by Pauline Barnes)

Lynda Wood and Brenda Connors 68c/b, Chris

Goffer d Terry Baker 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Moshik Goffer 3/1, Char Berglund d Terry Baker 3/1, Moshik Goffer d Char Berglund 3/2, Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/1.

Winner: Char Berglund from Sharee Templeton.

Division 4: Boyd McGregor d David McGrath 3/0, Dale Allen d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Dale Allen d David McGrath 3/0, David McGrath d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Dale Allen d Boyd McGregor 3/1.

Winner:: Dale Allen d from Boyd McGregor.

Joe totally dominated the Championship Final with a convincing 21 - 3 victory.

Congratulations Joe on another Aussie title.

Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.00am.

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Please put your name down at Club reception by 5.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

Next we will try for the 333 Two Person Team Event as per the draw.

No Play on Monday 17 or Monday 24 October 2022.

The Club is providing a 9 hole medley for us on Wednesday 26 October and I’m looking into what we can do on 17 October.

One Lap (2.5 kms): Dylan Hannaford 10.42, Amber Hundle 10.59, Austin Hundle 11.54, Amy Hannaford 12.14, Craig Hundle 12.40, Steel Beveridge 29.00.

Two Laps (4.8 kms): Clarissa Hull 29.50.

Anderson and Nicole Owen 68, Sue Doust and Janice Daff 67.

Balls to 59.

NTP 7 Lee Stewart.

NTP 11 Kate Thornborough.

Visitor from Phillip Island 29/9 Stableford 1-9 Peter Hirth 22, Geoff Pratt 20c/b.

Balls to 18 30/9 Medley Stableford Nathan Carr 36.

Balls to 30.

Visitors from Penrith

NORTHERN BEACHES

Woolgoolga Woolworths

Moonee Beach Newsagency

Moonee Beach Coles Supermarket

Emerald Beach General Store

Sapphire Beach Service Station

Woolgoolga Diggers Club

Woopi Bottle Shop

Liquor Legends Emerald Beach

Blue Bottles Brasserie

Mitre 10 Woolgoolga

Top Town Market

Sunken Chip Takeaway Sandy Beach

Village Growers Market Woolgoolga

Nicole Cardow Real Estate

Sunset Room Restaurant

Woolgoolga Library

Banana Bender (Behind United S/S)

Royals Garage, Corinidi Beach

COFFS HARBOUR

Coffs Central Shopping Centre

Plate to Ply Coffee Shop

Lucky 7 Supermarket, Northside

Shopping Centre

Bray Street Newsagency Coffs

Coles Supermarket

Woolworths

Spar Supermarket Coffs Harbour

IGA Jetty Supermarket

Shop 36 General Store

Midway Convenience Shop

Good Price Pharmacy

Discount Chemist CBD

BP South

BP Truck Stop South

Caltex Service Station

BP Service Station

Bailey Centre Service Station

Caltex Service Station

Park Beach Bowling Club

Coffs Hotel

Green House Bottle Shop

BYO Cellars

Big Country Meats

Bray Street Butchery Coffs Harbour Produce

Clog Barn Coffs

Macleod's Furniture Court Homebase

The Village Pantry - Homebase

Observatory Apartments

Nolan’s Real Estate

The Happy Frog

Northside Bakery Book Warehouse Community Village Coffs Harbour Library and Cafe Coffs City Council

Nu Era Kitchens

Big 4 Park Beach Holiday Park

Clarke Rubber

Morrisons Betta Electrical Coffs Coast Hair Studio Coffs Harbour Surf Club Harbour Swim School

North Coast V Twins

ETC Employment Masonic Lodge Retirement Centre

Baringa Hospital

Coffs Harbour Hospital

Pacific Marina Apartments

Your Commercial Property Raine and Horne

Florent & Mundey Real Estate

PRD Real Estate

First National Real Estate

Cardow’s Real Estate IXUS NSW Real Estate

Park Beach Plaza

Woolworths Ritchies IGA

Big W

Terry White Chemmart

Target Silvio’s Italiano

Park Beach Plaza Food Court Park Beach Plaza Customer Information

La Piazza

BOAMBEE/TOORMINA/SAWTELL

Sawtell Newsagency Coles Supermarket

Ritchie’s Supermarket Boambee

Lucky 7 Convenience Store

Blooms the Chemist Sawtell

Boambee Liberty Service Station

Bonville Service Station

Toormina Hotel

Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club

The Country Brewers

Marian Grove Retirement Village

Toormina Centre Management

Boambee Garden Retirement

Raine & Horne Toormina

Unrealestate Agent

Sawtell Real Estate

URUNGA/BELLINGEN

Bellingen Newsagent

IGA Supermarket

Spar Supermarket Urunga

Foodworks Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

Kombu Wholefoods

Cardow’s Urunga

Cardow’s Real Estate Bellingen

Fermount Fire Station

Ray White Real Estate

COFFS COASTNews Of The Area

Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies

By Helen RHODES

TUESDAY 27 September - Single

Stableford 9 Hole Novelty Event with 51 starters

Charity Day for ARCH - Animal Rescue Coffs Harbour

A Grade - Anita Young 19, Bev Condie 18 c/b. B Grade - Milla Adamson 16, Jackie England 15.

22nd Nearest the Dog - Margaret Aujard, Milla Adamson.

26th Nearest the Cat - Helen Rhodes, Tania Norberry.

Long Accurate Drive - Sandra Cheeseman, Carmel Hill.

A big thank you to Matt Allen our PGA Professional who donated two lessons which we auctioned off, and to the Tuesday ladies for being so very generous - we raised $940 for ARCH which is a phenomenal amount for only 51 ladies playing on the day.

Wednesday 28 September - Stroke Event Medal of Medals

Sawtell Golf

27/9 MEDLEY Stableford

A: Todd Riley 47, Warren Johnstone 39, B: Kevin Bailey 41, Simon Shipman 40. C: Gary Reidy 42c/b, Dean Burkitt 42. Balls to 34c/b.

Safety Beach Golf Club

RESULTS from Safety Beach Golf Club:

Vets 26 September 9 Hole Stroke

Winner: Shirley Strauch 29 Runner up: Bob Fairclough 33

CEX Urunga Ladies Golf

By Lois MILHAM

WEDNESDAY 28 September: Single Stableford

Sponsor: Ladies Golf

Winner: M.Cooper 33 pts c/b

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

ON Tuesday 27 September, 53

Sawtell

Men’s Country Cup.

Sawtell 7’s co-organiser Nathan Hardaker said it was great to see the event make its return.

“To see it get off the ground again was fantastic,” he said.

“We had teams ranging from Brisbane to Sydney, as well as from out to Inverell, and a number of the women’s players were vying for national selection.”

Hardaker said there was already a lot of interest for next year's event.

“We had team officials from clubs come and scout the event, and they’ve expressed a lot of interest already for next year,” he said.

“We’re aiming for a two-day event next year with 40 teams, and we will almost definitely have it next year.”

Playoff with 78 starters.

A Grade - Greer Galloway (15) 67, Hayley Butler (17) 70.

B Grade - Lorraine Morrissey (24) 71, Marea Boys (24) 72.

C Grade - Maria Sanford (33) 77, Di Ratcliffe (33) 78.

Gross Winners - A Grade - Beck Goldsmith (10) 85.

B Grade - Fiona O'Meara (25) 101.

C Grade - Bobbi Cragg (32) 111 c/b.

NTP's - 3rd (Pro Pin) Caroline Hoogervorst, Janelle Passlow, Heather Watkins, 6th Ann Goodman, Mary Aarts, 12th Diane Mayo (Shearwater Voucher), Betty Peen, 15th Steph Martyn, Robyn Palmer.

Putting Comp- Greer Galloway with 26 putts.

Medal of Medals Winner - Marea Boys.

Saturday 1 October - no golf due to the rain.

NTP 7 A: Justin Alford, B: Brian Holman, C: Brian McKellar.

NTP 11 A: Darren Nell, B: Karl Taylor (pro pin), C: Bill Shipley.

Visitors from Bellingen, Coffs Harbour 28/9 2 Ball Aggregate (sponsored by Pauline Barnes)

Midweek:

28 September 18 Hole Stableford

Sponsor Coffs Coast Sports Physio

Winner: N. Tarleton 40 cb Runner up: R. Witcombe 40 cb

3rd: K. Gentle 40 4th: M. VanZweeden 39 Weekend:

Runner p: D.Navin 33 pts Balls: M.Cooper, D.Navin, L.Milham, M.Hulst

Friday 30 September - 4BBB Aggregate Stableford.

Sponsors: CABAS

Winners: L.Guest/L.Bastick 60 pts Runner up: F.Jones/S.Valentine

golfers competed in a two person Ambrose at CEX Urunga Golf Course.

Winners: Shane O’Neill and Neil Thomas with a net 63.5.

Runners up: Greg Ellen and Uri

q President of ARCH, Heather Watkins with puppy Marnie who is still looking for her forever home.

Lynda Wood and Brenda Connors 68c/b, Chris Anderson and Nicole Owen 68, Sue Doust and Janice Daff 67.

Balls to 59.

NTP 7 Lee Stewart.

NTP 11 Kate Thornborough.

Visitor from Phillip Island

1 October Monthly Medal

18 Hole Stroke

Sponsor Rob Brown Dental Clinic

Winner: B. Irvine 70

Runner up: C. Richards 72 cb

3rd: T. Bellamy 72

Beach Street Dining:

9 Hole Stableford

Winner: Karen Smith 26

Runner up: Keith Partridge 19

56 pts

NTP: M.Cooper/R.Telford 15cm

Congratulations to all the winners and a very special thanks to CABAS for their generous sponsorship of our 4BBB Aggregate Stableford.

This event is always strongly contested.

Ylinen with net 64.

Ball run to net 66.25.

NTP’s: Chris Smith (3rd), John Clancy (9th), Paul Bonventi (12th) and Ruth Hall (18th).

29/9 Stableford 1-9

Peter Hirth 22, Geoff Pratt 20c/b.

Balls to 18

30/9 Medley Stableford Nathan Carr 36. Balls to 30.

Visitors from Penrith

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 3 October.

9 Hole Stableford 22 Starters

Ladies: Jean Dummer 23 W/c/b, Rosie Hrncir 23, Pam O’Sullivan 22 c/b.

Men: Greg Seale 26, David Starr 25, Terry Rumble 24 c/b.

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 27 September 2022

Main Draw Winner: Simon Rendle.

Runner up: Dave Laneyrie.

Consolation Winner: Laurie Preston.

Runner up: Anthony O’Connell.

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Harbour Snappers women celebrate their Women's Country Plate win.

DEAN

McALLISTER, Ian Alexander “Macca”

28/08/2022

Thank You

Perhaps you sent a lovely card

Or sat quietly in a chair

Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers To show us that you care Perhaps you spoke or sent kind words As any friend could say

Perhaps you were not there at all Just thought of us each day

Whatever you did to console the heart We thank you so much, whatever the part. Sandra, Todd & Nemo, Daniel & Simone

Death Notices

Marco Brandli

1st October 2022

Peacefully at home in Coffs Harbour. Devoted husband of Johanna (dec), father of Hanna, Marco, Isabella and Roland (dec). Loving grandfather of Alice, Rohan, Emma and Ben. Proud gran-grandad of Natalie, Maddison, Grace, Miro, Opal and Billy. Life member of the Coffs Harbour Cycle Club, Thespian, Chorister, inveterate litter collector, and friend to all he met. Gone but never will be forgotten.

Aged 92 Years

Now riding in the Tour de Universe

As per Marco’s wishes, a private cremation was held at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

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6651 5007

TOLHURST

Audrey Elizabeth

Passed away 25th September, 2022, late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Gaudrons Road, Sapphire. Loving wife of Cyril (dec’d), mother & mother-in-law of Helen & Mick (dec’d), Gary & Louise, Raymond (dec’d), Mary & Peter, Malcolm & Suzanne. Much loved grand-mother & great grand-mother of their children.

Aged 88 Years

As per family wishes Audrey was privately interred in the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery.

UNDERWOOD John William

29th September 2022, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, late of North Boambee. Adored husband of Dorothy. Devoted father & father-in-law of Karen & Allan, Julie & Rod and Maria & Danny. Much loved ‘pop John’ & grandpop of Alannah, Mikayla, Beau, Travis, Jessica, Emily and Jesse.

Aged 82 Years

A Proud Rotarian

John’s Funeral Service was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Amy GUERIN

Late of Woolgoolga, passed away peacefully on 28th September 2022. A much loved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and precious friend to many.

A Memorial Service for Amy will be held at the Sandy Beach Baptist Church, Morgan’s Road, Sandy Beach on Sunday 23rd October commencing at 11.15 am.

Your Special Message

Jeremy John Power

21st September 2022

Peacefully at Baringa Hospital. Much loved husband of Libby. Father of Nick, Anna, Louise and Roberta. Father-in-law to Therese and Michael. Grandfather of Isaac, Oliver, Clea, Juliette, Eliette and Jesse.

Aged 86 Years

Forever in our hearts

A memorial to celebrate the life of Jerry will be held at The Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Saturday 29th October 2022 for family and friends between 2pm & 6pm.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

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Compulsory Acquisition of Land – Roads Act 1993

Attention is invited to the notice published in Government Gazette No 440 of Friday, 23 September 2022 Reference [n2022-1843] regarding the compulsory acquisition of land for road purposes at North Boambee Valley in the Coffs Harbour City Council area and said to be in the possession of Various Owners. (TfNSW Papers: SF2020/171142)

S

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Statutory Land Transactions Manager

NSW

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NBN, 7.30pm

Last seen on the European battlefields of WWI, 40-odd years have passed and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot, above) is now working in Washington D.C. However, when an ancient wish-granting stone is weaponised by villainous businessman Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), Diana must battle to restore order while distracted by the wishfulfilling return of pilot paramour Steve Trevor (Chris Pine). Pine’s return leads to some delightful fish-out-ofwater moments reminiscent of Gadot’s in the previous film. Everyone is giving their all to the material but the real standout is Kristen Wiig as shy museum worker Barbara Ann Minerva.

FRIDAY, October

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Savage River. (Mals, R)

2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Think Tank. (R)

4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tino Carnevale visits a tomato sale.

8.30 Frankly. (Premiere) Fran Kelly chats with some of the biggest names and brains in Australia and from around the globe.

9.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) After Martin rushes a sick Buddy to the vet, he discovers Angela is too sick to operate. 9.50 Annika. (Mav, R) A detective inspector returns to Glasgow. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 Summer Love. (Mdl, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

SUNDAY AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT

SEVEN, 7pm

After a two-year hiatus thanks to the pesky worldwide medical emergency that rhymes with “bovid”, this fun-filled talent show is returning with its long-awaited ninth season. The most exciting part, besides a cavalcade of fresh performers promising everything from acrobatics to fire, is the arrival of fresh talent on the judging panel. Along with returning judge Shane Jacobson and host Ricki-Lee Coulter (right), critics David Walliams and Alesha Dixon have been exported from the British series. Homegrown radio and soapie star Kate Ritchie fills out the new panel. With $100,000 and the performers’ pride on the line, viewers always expect the unexpected.

THURSDAY KURT FEARNLEY’S ONE PLUS ONE

ABC, 9.35pm

In a society where clickbait and rapidfire news seem to rule the roost, everything feels fast-paced and focused on getting our attention quickly. Perhaps that’s why this engaging talk show is such a welcome salve. Paralympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Fearnley (above) has found his second calling as an interviewer, with his third season of One Plus One featuring former AFL player Eddie Betts and conservationist Robert Irwin, among others. Tonight, celebrated Torres Strait Islander chef Nornie Bero opens up about her childhood and her drive for people to embrace Indigenous, seasonal and local ingredients.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Fight The Power: The History Of Protests. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Good With Wood. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Queen Elizabeth. (PG)

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Atlantis, Dubai. (R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+a, R) 11.40 Red Election. (MA15+v, R)

3.20 Addicted Australia. (Madl, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice, support races and qualifying. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contest ants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Karen Martini cooks chicken drumettes.

8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R)

During the ’60s, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford so they can defeat rivals Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal. 11.40 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976, Man, R) A motley group of people takes part in a non-stop car race from New York to Long Beach, California. Norman Burton, Michael Sarrazin, Gary Busey. 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30

Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Cubs. (Return, PG) Lioness Maya gives birth.

8.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R)

Animals help a zookeeper find love.

Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

10.30 MOVIE: Liar Liar. (1997, Ms, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Living Room. Chris and Miguel indulge in tree-top walking.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Steph Tisdell, Tom Ballard and Two Hearts.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne. 10.30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY,

Attenborough’s

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes:

Sara Pascoe. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

A festival queen is murdered.

8.30 The Capture. (Return, MA15+lv)

DCI Rachel Carey investigates a case involving a man murdered by invisible assassins.

9.30 Summer Love. (Mdl, R) A couple on a trial separation separately stay at a holiday house for their anniversary weekend.

10.00 Savage River. (Mals, R) Miki is back in custody.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.55 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Round 5. 3.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 4.00 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.40 KGB: The Sword & The Shield. (PGa, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PG)

Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG)

9.30 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. (PGa, R)

10.20 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R)

11.20 MOVIE: The Big Short. (2015, Mln, R)

1.40 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995, Malv, R)

Drones: The Next Air Disaster? (Mlv, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice and support races.

4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities investigate a nervous man.

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, Mlv, R) Special agents police aliens on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

9.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, Mv, R) A “cure” is discovered for mutations. Hugh Jackman.

11.40 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

1.40 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 Rivals. (PGl) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. (Return)

2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm) 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, Mv) Diana must contend with two new enemies, a troubled work colleague and a greedy businessman. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine.

10.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, Mv, R) A scientist transforms into a giant monster. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler.

12.30 First Responders. (Malm)

1.30 Rivals. (PGl, R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG)

12.00 Luxury Escapes. (PG, R) 12.30 Living Room. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 2.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.

6.00

Luxury Escapes. (Final) Cameron Daddo heads to the outback.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) The lifeguards are in need of saving.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 Ambulance. (Mlm) Lancashire ambulance crews attend to patients whose health problems are related to the lockdown.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Torres and Knight travel to Hawai’i.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, October 9

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (PG, R) 4.05 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (PG, R) 5.05 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Frankly. (R)

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Savage River. (Final, Mlv)

As the investigation continues, Miki makes a discovery that could finally identify the real killer.

9.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) A surgeon is murdered in hospital.

10.25 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

11.20 Shetland. (Malv, R)

1.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.40 Scanning The Nile. (PGa, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Curse Of The Ancients: BC. (PG)

Roman Megastructures: Lyon. (PGv, R) Part 1 of 3.

The Surrogates. (Mas, R)

2.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

3.25 Apex Gang: Behind The Headlines. (Mal, R)

4.25 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PGa, R)

4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather.

7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support Races and Warm Up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee.

8.50 7NEWS Spotlight: The Property Special. Takes a look at an investigation.

9.50 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.

10.55 Born To Kill? Donald Neilson “The Black Panther”. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Donald Neilson.

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av) Brittany Underwood.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Tennis. Laver Cup. H’lights. 12.00 Fishing Aust. (Return) 12.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (Return, PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGd, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 The First 48: Mr New Orleans/No Shelter. (MA15+av)

11.00 Killer Couples: John Hawkins And Gene Hanson. (Ma) 11.50 First Responders. (Malm)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 12.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 2.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (Final, PGl) In the finale, the team’s race to be first to meet Beau Ryan at the Pit Stop and claim the biggest prize in show’s history.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When a US Navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Lucy is surprised to find out Whistler turned down a promotion in Washington, DC, to stay in Hawai’i.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

The Drum.

News.

Story.

Four Corners.

Watch.

America.

Parkinson In Australia.

News.

Business.

(R)

Annika. (Mav, R)

Silent Witness. (Madv, R)

(MA15+adhlnsv)

The Drum.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. 10.30

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mental As Everything. (M) 3.00 This Man’s Worth. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Beyond The Stigma. 4.35 The Art In Healing. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (PG)

Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, R)

SBS World News Late.

The Promise. (Premiere, Mal)

Outlander. (MA15+asv, R)

Miss S. (Mav, R)

4.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, R)

2.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGalns) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 9.15 9-1-1. (Mamv) The 118 races to rescue people trapped under rubble after a structure collapse at a happiness convention. 10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team hunts for a sniper. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mls) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 Under Investigation. (Mdlv)

9.40 Suburban Gangsters. (Mdlv, R)

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Fortunate Son. (Mav)

12.00 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

The Bold And The Beautiful.

10 News First.

6.30

The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Mirror Mirror: Love. (Ma) Part 1 of 2.

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. (Final, Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 Tom Ballard: Enough. (Mdls) Stand-up performance by Tom Ballard. 11.25 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

TUESDAY,

5.00 Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum.

ABC News.

7.30.

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml)

Keep On Dancing.

Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (Madl, R)

People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Ml, R)

News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Les Misérables. (Ma, R) 1.25 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+a, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Beautiful. (PGa, R) 10.20

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Easter Island: The Truth Revealed. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGs, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.00 Wisting. (MA15+a) 11.50 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.30 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Deadly Connection. (2017, Mav, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated. 9.10 The Good Doctor. (Return, MA15+amv) Shaun and Lea’s wedding reception is interrupted by a violent attack at the hospital.

10.10 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Herrmann meets an inspiring young man. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Australians become travel critics.

9.40 Botched. (Malmn, R) Paul helps a boxer with a crushed nose.

10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Skin A&E. (Premiere, Mm) 12.00 See No Evil. (MA15+v)

1.00 Rivals. (PGl, R)

1.30 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.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Mirror Mirror: Hate. (Mlmns) Part 2 of 2. 8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.45 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

2.00 Sanditon. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

The Drum.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 10.20

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30

Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

(M)

Secret Scotland. (R)

Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+)

SBS World News Late.

No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

Bad Banks. (Mal, R)

ZeroZeroZero. (MA15+avw, R)

Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Secret To Keep. (2020, Mav) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Premiere, Ml) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PG) A couple have decided to hold their upcoming nuptials on the ocean floor with 30 sharks as guests.

9.40 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.10 MOVIE: Kiwi. (2018, Ml, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R)

Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Family Law. (Ma)

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

12.50 Drive TV. (R)

1.20 Explore. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 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.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30

The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Darren McMullen.

9.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa’s investigation into the death of a surfing champion finds her back at an old childhood haunt.

10.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull’s daughter is kidnapped.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Bride Flights. 3.10 Little Bang’s New Eye. (PG, R) 3.25 Flightpaths, Freeways, Railroads. (Premiere, PG) 3.35 Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05

Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dishing It Up. (PG) 8.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) 8.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 11.55 Luther. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018, PGav) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Queensland.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 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 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mal)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm)

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm)

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am)

11.50 The Gulf. (Madlv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 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.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Hosted by Darren McMullen. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson teams up with the Bronx SVU. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Sawtell 7’s!

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell 7’s Tournament has made a return after a 20year hiatus, with a big day of Rugby Sevens on the long weekend.

Local and visiting teams battled it out for over $30,000 in prize money and prizes at Bayrange Rugby Park.

Two Upper Mid North Coast Rugby Union clubs won silverware, with the Coffs Harbour Snappers winning the Women's Country Plate, and the Kempsey Cannonballs winning the Men’s Country Plate.

Veivanua Brothers won the Men’s Elite Championship, while the Burraneer Rays won the Women’s Country Cup Championship.

Two Blues Colts won the

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q Coffs Harbour Snappers women celebrate their Women's Country Plate win.