Coffs Coast News Of The Area 8 September 2023

By Andrea FERRARI

CHILDREN'S screen industry members attending the inaugural Australian Children's Content Summit (ACCS), from August 29 to August 31 in Coffs Harbour, discussed and ignited ideas and connections around the profound importance of content tailored for young audiences.

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Shadow Minister for the Arts and Heritage Kevin Anderson, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, BBC Children's UK Senior Head of Commissioning Sarah Muller, Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Australian Children’s Content Summit founder Suzanne Ryan at the Summit’s opening night.

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Children’s Content Summit proves its worth

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business opportunities, providing extensive networking within the children's screen industry.

“The summit's objective of facilitating discussions and driving innovation in Australian children's content was certainly celebrated,” said Suzanne Ryan, founder of the Australian Children’s Content Summit.

Ms Ryan is also CEO and founder of Coffs Harbour-based SLR Productions and a producer of international children’s content.

Some 260 delegates, hailing from across Australia and ten other countries, demonstrated the widespread recognition of the industry's significance and its potential for innovation and growth.

At the heart of ACCS were the pivotal business meetings that occurred throughout the event.

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These meetings provided a platform for industry professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, negotiations and collaborations.

“The exchange of ideas and opportunities during these sessions laid the foundation for future projects and partnerships, further catalysing the industry's development,” said Ms Ryan.

The event also featured a series of key industry sessions that addressed the most pressing issues and trends in the realm of children's screen content.

“These sessions were undoubtedly enlightening, covering a wide range of topics including content creation, distribution strategies, emerging technology trends and

essential regulatory considerations.

“The insights shared in these sessions offered attendees valuable guidance and foresight to navigate the evolving landscape of children's media.”

Networking events provided delegates with the opportunity to interact, exchange ideas and forge lasting partnerships.

“These connections, formed during ACCS, have the potential to spark creative collaborations that will not only benefit individual participants but also contribute to the growth and vitality of the entire children's screen industry,” she said.

The program also

provided delegates with the opportunity to experience some tourist activities alongside the wonderful Gumbaynggirr nation welcome from Uncle Alex Webb, a Smoking Ceremony by Troy and a performance by the Giingan Yiiliwiyay Girrwaa group dancers.

“The inaugural Australian Children’s Content Summit served as a reminder of the vital role that quality content plays in the broader media landscape, ensuring that the future of children's entertainment remains bright and inspiring,” said Ms Ryan.

The Screen NSW opening night drinks included the launch of the Australian Children’s Content Exhibition being held at the National Cartoon Gallery.

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Cyril Wood’s letter, ‘Labor promise disappears in puff of smoke’, suggested that

the NSW Labor leader Chris Minns visited Coffs Harbour prior to the NSW state election to promise no residential development of the Jetty Foreshores precinct.

Mr Wood also suggests that Mr Minns and Coffs Harbour Labor candidate Tony Judge featured on the paper’s front page to make this announcement.

Mr Minns’ office announced Labor’s Jetty Foreshores plan, however he did not attend Coffs Harbour to do so.

News Of The Area apologises to Mr Minns and Mr Judge for the error.

q Children’s entertainer Emma Memma and Sticky Pictures CEO Donna Andrews.

q SLR Productions CEO Suzanne Ryan and Senator Perin Davey.

q Opening night drinks at the National Cartoon Gallery at the Bunker.

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donations nationally in the twelve months since the ‘mad cow’ ban was lifted, exceeding expectations,” Ruth Harrison, Group Account Manager at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood told News Of The Area.

“The lovely Pamela Poulton is one of these locals, who has come in to donate fifteen times in the twelve months since the rule change.

“Pamela had been waiting 20 years to be eligible to donate again and loves her regular visits to Lifeblood Coffs Harbour,” she said.

“Everybody should donate if they can,” said Pam.

“It doesn’t hurt, and it is very easy to do.”

Lifeblood Executive Director of Donor Experience Cath Stone said the organisation was thrilled with the uptake in donations.

These newly eligible donors are contributing nearly one in every ten blood and plasma donations in Australia.

However, the rate of demand is at its highest in a decade.

“We still need more donors to boost supplies and there are still more than 800,000 people who may have become eligible because of this rule change,” said Cath.

“Right now, in particular, we need more people with O positive and O negative to book a donation.”

“I urge the community not to rule themselves out.

“Spread the word and encourage

friends, colleagues and loved ones to check their eligibility and donate now if they can.

“After all, one in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, so we should all think

Mid North Coast man dies at Dangar Falls

A REPORT will be prepared for the Coroner after a body was pulled from water at Dorrigo, 35km west of Coffs Harbour.

about paying it forward.”

To check your eligibility and book a donation, call 13 14 95, visit lifeblood. com.au or download the Donate Blood app.

Just before 11.30am on Sunday 27 August 2023, emergency services responded to the Dangar Falls, Dorrigo, after reports a man who had been swimming at the location had failed to re-surface. Following an extensive search by NSW Police, NSW SES, NSW Ambulance and Westpac, a man’s body was recovered from the water about 6pm on Sunday 27 August 2203. The body has since been identified as a 45-year-old man from the Mid North Coast. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

q Pamela Poulton began donating blood and plasma at the Australia Red Cross Blood Donation Centre in Coffs Plaza after the mad cow ban was lifted.

Conservationists try legal and political avenues

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE fight for Mid North Coast native forests has been highlighted in national media recently, with stories featuring in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Guardian and on The Project

As reported previously in News Of The Area, Gumbaynggirr elders have succeeded in halting logging in Newry State Forest via a legal injunction and voluntary stopping of logging by Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW).

Further action was contingent on there being a site inspection by the Elders.

The Friends of Newry have opted for political action and ask concerned locals of all ages to “write a letter, make a call, or send an email and say what you think”.

They have detailed their perspective on Mid North Coast FCNSW operations and invite supporters to contact the NSW Premier, Chris Minns.

FCNSW disputes some of their assertions.

In Oakes State forest, at the Kalang headwaters,

locals are upset that roading has been put in for imminent logging.

The Kalang River Forest Alliance (KRFA) is gearing up for “a significant campaign of protest against NSW Forest Corporation and the Minns government”.

Members say they have

documented numerous breaches in the roading that could lead to serious sediment runoff events into the Kalang River.

“When the first significant rains hit these roads, there will be a major pollution event in the Kalang river,” said Kath Kelly from the KRFA.

Ms Kelly said complaints have been made to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in the last week by KRFA and concerned citizens.

When contacted by News Of The Area, an EPA spokesperson said, “The EPA has inspected the sediment and erosion controls implemented by Forestry Corporation of NSW in Oakes State Forest and identified several areas where upgraded controls are needed.

“We require the upgrades to be completed as a matter of urgency, including ensuring that there are adequate road drainage structures and that soil stabilisation measures are best practice.”

The spokesperson said

further inspections will be conducted to assess the upgraded controls.

Local ecologist Mark Graham was quoted in Nick O’Malley’s Sydney Morning Herald article and interviewed for The Project’s piece.

Mr Graham hosted 30 participants of the International Association for Vegetation Science conference, held in Coffs Harbour this week, on a week-long tour of Mid North Coast forests.

Mr Graham said while the global experts on vegetation were impressed with 85 percent of the forests, they were shocked that the other fifteen percent had experienced what

they considered immense environmental harm.

“They were astonished by the world-class forests they visited, seeing ancient plants and animals,” Mr Graham said.

“However, they were horrified by the destruction they saw.”

Mr Graham hopes that an international focus might help the case for ending native forest logging.

While there have been some small “wins” for conservationists, an end to native forest logging in NSW and the establishment of the Great Koala National Park appear elusive and claims and counterclaims between conservationists and foresters persist.

Getting the right colour is an art form for a hair colourist – Dulux currently have 72 different whites. Hairdressers don’t have that many ready-made formulas to hand but many product companies have over a hundred colours on offer. As soon as you go a couple of depths from your natural then the colour will need tweaking to achieve the desired result – going lighter will need an additive to neutralise the warmth that will be “thrown “ by the lightening process. Going darker could give us green tones which no one seems to appreciate – in fact my first boss had a rule of no green décor in the salon because of this. Tweaking is a skill not necessarily taught. Silver has been a recent hit with many younger folk, those with a few of their own not usually so entranced.

Equally going two shades away from our natural requires a commitment –it will be very obvious in six weeks that what you are sporting on the length isn’t what comes out of your head. The alternative of course is highlights or lowlights but if you’re doing so many that roots become very obvious then it’s time for an all over – easier and more cost effective.

q Visiting vegetation scientists admire Coffs Coast forests. Photo: Mark Graham.

q Contentious roadworks in Oakes State Forest. Photo: Kath Kelly.

Anti-logging activists have court cases deferred

By Andrew VIVIAN

ON Wednesday, August 30 four protesters faced court in Coffs Harbour in relation to actions taken in forests around the Coffs Coast.

Tiffany Daro and Ruby Oliver-King locked themselves on to logging machinery in Orara East State Forest on June 7, Hannah Harlen and Ishka Targett locked on in Newry State Forest on August 1 and Neville Kirk Jnr took protest action in Newry on August 2. They appeared before a magistrate in Coffs

Harbour Local Court and were represented by the Environmental Defenders Office.

"While I feel nervous about court, I also feel good for standing up and protecting this beautiful country from destruction,” Mr Kirk said before the hearing.

“My sister is Gumbaynggirr and I do this for her, and the Gumbaynggirr mob and all the animals of the forest.”

Ms Targett said that locking on to logging equipment was the “most

necessary and immediate way to stop the logging of culturally significant sites and entire ecosystems”.

“When I was locked on, it was heartbreaking to see the destruction already done, and now I feel even more frustrated that I am going through the legal system for fighting to protect the environment,” she said.

Ms Targett, Ms Harlen and Mr Kirk had their cases adjourned until September 6, while Ms Daro and Ruby Oliver-King will next appear on September 13.

Voice referendum debate becomes a misinformation “war zone”

By Doug CONNOR

PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on October 14, leaving the Yes and No campaigns with less than six weeks to make their cases to Australians.

With the circulation of misleading information a major feature of the referendum debate so far, Yes23 Campaign Director Dean Parkin encouraged Australians last week to administer “the antidote to misinformation” by engaging in fact-based conversations with family and friends.

“We’re on the final sprint – but to get over the

line, we’re going to need all hands on deck.

“This referendum was never going to be easy, important things rarely are.

“We’ve seen the No campaign use untruths and disinformation to confuse Australians.

“Their campaign is obsessed with creating division rather than real ideas and practical solutions to make people’s lives better.”

AAP FactCheck Editor Ben James told News Of The Area that the AAP team had published more than 60 fact checks relating to the Voice.

Mr James’ team attempts to check the veracity of news and social

media content ‘through rigorous questioning, careful consideration of evidence and verification using multiple sources’.

“The majority of the misinformation/ disinformation we’ve encountered has come from those against the proposed Voice,” Mr James said.

“However, it is inaccurate to say this is all from the official ‘no’ camp.”

Mr James said much of the misinformation his team is reviewing is shared on social media, where it is often difficult to confirm the identity of the person/ group making the claim.

“When assessing misinformation, we’re primarily dealing with

the substance of the claim itself.

“We are generally not looking at the person making the claim or their motivations.

“We see a lot of misleading statements and comments lacking context but the outright falsehoods tend to come from social media users, some of whom are anonymous,” Mr James said.

Professor Jolanda Jetten, Head of the University of Queensland’s School of Psychology, told NOTA the Voice referendum debate had become “a war zone”.

“What you have here is two very clear camps: the yes vote and the no vote,” Professor Jetten said.

“Everything is allowed and misinformation is of course a very powerful weapon in that battle,” she said.

Professor Jetten, who has compiled research on the factors behind conspiratorial thinking, said misinformation had a long history of being weaponised for political purposes.

“If you look historically in the US when you had the witch hunts of the communists, it was a very similar sort of phenomena.

“You had so much misinformation and conspiracy theorising about communism infiltrating all sorts of American society.

“When you have such a strong us versus them situation, misinformation is a very powerful tool; to

Sawtell and Woolgoolga Pools set to reopen

SAWTELL and Woolgoolga

Pools will reopen to the public for the 2023/24 season on Monday 9 October.

Both Pools are set to open seven days a week from Monday 9 October through to

28 April 2024, closing only for some public holidays during that period.

“Pre-season preparations and checks are underway at our two satellite pools at Woopi and Sawtell,”

said Ian Fitzgibbon, Acting Director City Planning and Communities at City of Coffs Harbour.

“We can’t wait to reopen again for the 2023/24 season and see the community

dive back in and enjoy the facilities.”

Opening hours for these two Pools will be the same as last season, 6am to 1pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on weekends.

During the peak summer period (27 December to 25 January), hours will be increased to 6am-5.30pm

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, and 10am-4pm Sunday.

confuse them and to get them ready for your view or your message.

“It is no longer a debate, it is a battle.”

Despite its storied history, Professor Jetten said misinformation is near impossible to combat effectively.

“It is very difficult.

“There is a responsibility on everyone to stick to the facts but clearly if those rules are not obeyed by all players, there is not much you can do about it.

“The politicians themselves are a big part of the misinformation.

“Of course it would help if there were stronger rules in Australia around misinformation and an independent body who could regulate that and make sure it can't do the damage that it does.”

Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool, as always, is open all year round.

For more information on the City’s Pool services and programs, including the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool, visit coffsharbourpools.com.au.

q Ishka Targett, Neville Kirk Jnr and Hannah Harlen with a supporter. Photo: Bellingen Activist Network.

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Volunteer victories at Bello hospital

q Outgoing Bellingen Hospital and Pink Ladies President Deb Anderson (left) and outgoing Treasurer Yvonne Thomas (right) with the volunteers who donated a vital signs monitor, theatre bed and comfy mattress overlay last year. With them is a very grateful Director of Nursing/ Executive Officer, Lisa Slater (second from left).

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INCREASED numbers of hard working volunteers in the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Bellinger River District Hospital has resulted in the group donating more than $18,000 worth of medical equipment.

At the Pink Ladies’ recent AGM, outgoing president Deb Anderson revealed the amazing fundraising effort, driven by raffle ticket sales and profit from the popular United Hospitals

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Boasting a prime location, this building lends itself to a variety of commercial or not-for-profit activities Ideally there would be an avenue for visitor information as part of the space If this is something you haven’t thought about, that’s ok, we still want to hear from you We eagerly encourage all interested parties to submit their applications via the 'Have Your Say' section of the Council website.

Auxiliaries café, Mary’s Tea House.

In the past year, the volunteers donated a patient sit-to-standing aid valued at $2100, fleece comfort throws costing $691 and a bladder scanner costing $15,442.20.

Mrs Anderson said the year saw an increase in volunteer membership from 35 to 44, which she attributed to the enthusiastic efforts of Waveney Ayscough, a recent finalist in the Mid North Coast Local Health District Volunteer of the Year Award.

The additional volunteers mean the café can stay open for longer, a bonus welcomed by staff and visitors.

“I cannot praise the efforts of our volunteers enough,” Mrs Anderson told News Of The Area.

“I extend a warm welcome to our new Pink Lady members, and thank everyone for volunteering, baking and bottling, rostering, accounting, ticket-selling, their cheerfulness and friendship.”

After eight years at the helm, Mrs Anderson stepped away from the presidency to fulfil the branch secretary role, and Yvonne Thomas retired as branch treasurer after a remarkable 17 years in the role.

Ms Ayscough was elected 2023-24 president and Carol Gibson is the new treasurer.

Patron Nancy Hobson thanked both women for their outstanding service to the Bellingen community and its hospital.

“Yvonne has given sterling service to the auxiliary and everybody here, your friends,

are saying ‘thank you’ for your extraordinary effort,” Mrs Hobson said.

“No organisation can function without good leadership and in Deb we have had someone who is the glue holding us all together.”

Celebrating a decade of service, retiring branch secretary Jo Bathgate and Violet Preston received their 10-year service badges from UHA of NSW North Eastern Regional Representative Dee Hunter.

Another volunteer, Margaret White, received a special mention for her efforts in organising fundraisers such as the UHA street stalls and raffles.

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2 Air FM celebrates quarter century of radio history

By Andrea FERRARI

2 AIR FM has celebrated its 25th Birthday Party at the station’s studio in Glenreagh Street.

With the stirring sounds of bagpipes, the Coffs Harbour Pipe and Drum band marched up the driveway, announcing the arrival of Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and 2 Air FM President Garry Costa.

Mr Singh quipped that it was the first time he had been ‘piped in’ to a function; something he could now tick off his bucket list.

The State MP opened the proceedings, officially launched the station’s history book, helped to cut the birthday cake and then mingled with the partygoers.

“Our book ‘2 Air FM, the First 25 Years’ was compiled by long time members with original artwork for the cover by Sally Ann Ikin, another member,” 2 Air FM Treasurer Elsie Langford, one of the original members of the radio station’s team, told News Of The Area.

“This book is now on sale at the studio for $15.00 per copy during business hours (8.30 am to 4.00 pm on weekdays).”

affair with the Coffs Harbour Pipe and Drum band playing a selection of music.

“Casey Alexander, a local young artist, sang some classics as well as self written songs and was warmly received together with Harbour Lights, who always sing up a storm with their popular style of songs both old and new with the audience singing along with them most of the time.

“Another attraction was trike rides which proved very popular again this year, along with the numbers games and a musical trivia run by MC Ian Williams to keep things busy in between acts.

“The BBQ was fired up and of course the food was superb, as only our hard working fundraising team can achieve.”

2 Air FM thanks all those who came along on their very special day.

“Being a not-for-profit and all-volunteer organisation, the support of our members and listeners has been vital to us notching up 25 years and has been and will always be very much appreciated,” said Elsie.

For further information on the history book, please contact the office on 6651 1071 during office hours or email treasurer@2airfm.

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh cuts the birthday cake with 2 AIR FM President Garry Costa and the artist who painted the front cover of the ‘2 Air FM, the First 25 Years’ book, Sally Ann Ikin.

q Locals celebrate 2 AIR FM’s 25th birthday.

q A potential new presenter, Eroni, with 2 AIR FM’s Garry Sambrook, David Langford and Ken Capps.

q The Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band perform at 2 Air FM’s birthday bash.

q Now on sale, 2 Air FM’s history is detailed in its 25th birthday book.

Accessible Film Studies Program launches in Coffs Harbour

By Andrea FERRARI

BUS Stop Films, the awardwinning social enterprise film school and production company, launches its acclaimed Accessible Film Studies Program at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus this September.

In partnership with TAFE NSW, the program offers young adults with intellectual disability or autism a film school experience.

The class works together with industry professionals to create a short film to be entered in film festivals around the world and potentially broadcast on TV.

Participants learn all aspects of the filmmaking process including script development, casting, sound, lighting and camera techniques as well as production design and costuming.

As well as building social confidence, improving literacy and growing their independence, many participants of the program have gone on to gain work in the screen industry.

The program’s launch in Coffs Harbour is driven by local disability advocate Laura Daley who, through Coffs Coast Autism, raised the

funds for the program to head to the Mid North Coast.

Bus Stop’s CEO Tracey Corbin-Matchett OAM told News Of The Area, “The program opens up a film school experience to people with disabilities on the Coffs Coast.

“Through the partnership, it also creates pathways for TAFE students studying a Cert. Screen and Media the opportunity to volunteer in our classrooms and on our shoots, giving them real time experience in professional filmmaking and an understanding of

the amazing contribution of people with disabilities.

“It will also unlock three ongoing jobs with our classroom team and contribute over $60,000 to the Coffs Harbour economy every year.”

The films made through the program will employ local cast and crew and will travel the world, taking with them the communities they represent.

“Just today we found out two of our films were selected for the 40th annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF40) which is

an Oscar qualifying festival and last night we premiered at CinefestOz in WA,” she said, speaking on Friday 1 September.

Sara Bowen, TAFE NSW Head Teacher of Screen and Media at Coffs Harbour Education Campus said, “This partnership with Bus Stop Films is another wonderful example of how we can work together to strengthen learning outcomes for students.

“The program is a fantastic opportunity to ensure that industry-focused training available to students on the Mid North Coast region is accessible and inclusive for all.”

Bus Stop’s Accessible Film Studies Program is open to people aged over 17 living with mild to moderate intellectual disability or autism.

The 40-week rolling program will be delivered

Dementia prevention course

By Mary KEILY

GERIATRICIAN and dementia

expert Dr Vaibhav Tyagi is holding dementia education seminars this month in Coffs Harbour.

Dr Tyagi believes a lot can be done to prevent dementia; in particular, adjusting one’s eating habits.

“Diet is a neglected part of treatment strategies against dementia,” he told News Of The Area.

“There was a MIND trial

(Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) in 2015 in the US which followed people for four years eating superfoods - which led to a 30 percent reduction in the incidence of Alzheimers.”

These superfoods include wholegrains, strawberries, beans, leafy green vegetables, walnuts, fish cooked in olive oil and wine in moderation.

Less healthy types of food include margarine, too much red meat, fast foods, desserts and biscuits.

“I have up to 3000 clients on my database in the Coffs region and it’s ever increasing, and unfortunately, our health system doesn’t give incentives for prevention,” he said.

To combat the growing issue, Dr Tyagi is hosting education sessions, hoping people won’t shy away from asking questions face to face.

“Our dementia literacy is so poor that many employers, carers, non-professionals and business people who come

across people with dementia are not aware if a person is struggling in a shopping centre that it could be from dementia.”

The next ‘Longevity’ sessions to promote positive ageing will be held on 14 and 28 September at 181 Rose Ave, Coffs Harbour from 1011am.

Register by phoning 6650 0921 or 0434 863 701.

on Saturday afternoons from February to December in 2024.

Interested participants are invited to attend free ‘Taster workshops’ in the coming months so they can get a feel for the program and the classroom space, starting on Saturday 23 September.

Registrations for the workshops are essential, visit https://busstopfilms. com.au/coffs-harbour-tasterworkshops/.

q Sara Bowen, TAFE NSW and Tracey Corbin-Matchett from Bus Stop Films.

q Student Chloe on set.

q Geriatrician and dementia expert Dr Vaibhav Tyagi.

Learn radio at 104.1 CHYFM

By Andrea FERRARI

104.1 CHYFM, Coffs Harbour Youth Community Radio, is running its popular On-Air Presenter workshop over five days during the September School Holidays.

From Monday 25 to Friday 29 September, 10am until 3pm every day, it is a comprehensive and practical, hands-on course.

“We have specifically designed the On-Air Presenter workshop for Year 7 to 12 students with an interest in broadcast media,” Station Manager Angie Vaughan told News Of The Area.

The workshops are industry based and delivered by industry professionals with extensive broadcasting experience.

The On-Air Presenter course covers: your voice and how to use it, content creation, studio operation, interview techniques, program production and development.

“104.1 CHYFM wants more youth voices on-air and making their mark in this fantastic industry,” said Angie.

“If you enjoy meeting and talking with interesting people, love music and want to be a voice in the community, this workshop will give you all the skills and confidence to do so.”

Places are limited to ensure all participants receive exceptional, professional training and mentoring and are ‘performance ready’ and confident to get behind the mic.

The station management prides itself on providing a continual range of relevant industry-based training and mentoring by experienced industry professionals.

“104.1 CHYFM offers ongoing mentoring through program development, skills

diversification and real broadcasting opportunities.”

Its industry-standard broadcast studios use the same digital equipment and broadcast playout system as Austereo and NOVA, so on-air presenters get reallife experience, and the opportunities are endless.

"104.1 CHYFM is real radio with listeners locally, nationally and internationally,” said Angie.

The station’s former on-air presenters have gone on to exciting media careers, including Matt DeGroot (NOVA 96.9 Sydney newsreader), Alison Paul (NBN News) and Claire Simmonds (Channel 7, Coffs Harbour).

Creative Kids vouchers are accepted.

For more information and to book your spot, call 02 6651 1104 or email info@ chyfm.org.au.

Long term Coffs Show stalwart calls it a day

By Andrea FERRARI

PRESIDENT of the Coffs Harbour Show Society for the past four years, Christopher Pearson, having reached the end of his constitutional tenure, has stepped down.

Christopher has been a member of Coffs Harbour Show Society for over two decades.

As well as serving as President, he has represented the Show at group level as a delegate and went on to serve as a State Director of AgShows NSW.

Christopher’s services to shows in general was rewarded when he received The Royal Agricultural Societies Medal for Service.

Further recognition was bestowed when AgShows NSW made him a ‘Legend of the Local Show’ in 2022.

“It’s a good time to step away as the Show

went through a financial crisis during which I had to personally pay the rental on the showground for the hire and then nothing happened for a couple of years until (the late) Margaret Crawley arrived as a member," said Christopher.

“Margaret was disgruntled that I was left ‘holding the can’ and set about fundraising, eventually raising some $42,000 after all debts were repaid.

“Truly, Margaret was the Coffs Show’s saviour,” said Christopher.

Margaret was also recognised as a Legend of the Local Show before her untimely death in February 2023.

Christopher said that he hoped his example of not seeking re-election would be followed by others on the committee, some of whom were serving when he joined.

“Ït's hard for younger people to gain experience if those at the top hang on to positions,” said Christopher.

Asked if this was the end of his show involvement Christopher replied, "No, far from it.

“I have recently returned from a three nations visit and already I have one overseas show which has expressed a desire to participate in an ideas exchange during 2024, so I'm really looking forward to visiting their event,” he said.

q 104.1 CHYFM runs its On-Air Presenter workshop in the real life, real radio station studio setting.

q Coffs Show legend Christopher Pearson steps down after four years as president.

A Deb Ball with a difference

By Mary KEILY

A DEBUTANTE ball for people with disabilities has been planned for late September in Coffs Harbour.

Christine Davis is the founder of the All Abilities Ball and the mother of 20-year-old Kaitlan, who is in declining health.

“It’s my vision for Kaitlan to make her debut, but I also want everybody else in the disability sector, male or female, to have the opportunity to also do it too,” she told News Of The Area.

Kaitlin came into the family several years ago and Christine and her husband, Bill, have attempted to

provide opportunities to her which are denied to many teenagers with a disability.

Lyn Legge has two daughters with Down Syndrome who attended last year’s Spectrum Spectacular Gala Ball.

Having loved that experience, they already have their new dresses ready for

this one.

“They don’t get many opportunities to dress up and feel special,” Lyn said.

At Debutante Balls, a debutante is presented to the local Member of Parliament and then they dance with a partner, which could also be a friend or a sibling.

At the All Abilities Ball,

there also will be a sensory room with assistants to help attendees if they need support.

“We hope many sponsors will get on board as we want to keep the cost of the ball tickets down for the parents to afford,” Christine said.

“Already Joanne Magill from PhysAbility NSW has

given a generous donation.”

If you would like to sponsor this “deb ball with a difference”, contact Christine at christinedavis01@ bigpond.com

Sponsors will be publicly acknowledged.

The All Abilities Ball is on Thursday 28 September at 5pm at the Opal Cove Resort. Book through Sticky Tickets.

Call for Pride of Workmanship Award nominees

By Andrea FERRARI

ROTARY Club of Woolgoolga

is calling for local nominations for its annual Pride of Workmanship Awards.

The Club will select up to three deserving individuals to receive Awards, consisting of an engraved plaque at a Presentation Dinner on Monday 25 September 2023.

The Pride of Workmanship program is an approved Rotary project, instigated in Australia in 1975, which has since been adopted by over 600 Rotary clubs in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Malaysia, Canada and the USA.

The award is not a competition, and there are no winners or losers, as Rotary Club of Woolgoolga project coordinator Richard Matthews pointed out.

“It is designed to publicly acknowledge an employee or business operator, irrespective of age, gender or vocation, who in the eyes of his or her employer or customers displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job,” Richard told News Of The Area.

The award is intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, customer

service, safety, initiative and responsibility.

The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga invites employers and/or individuals to nominate a candidate who in your opinion you consider to be worthy of receiving a Pride of Workmanship Award. Nomination forms can be requested by emailing Richard at richermat35@bigpond.com or you can collect from the Woolgoolga Seniors Centre, 6 Boundary Street, Woolgoolga. Nominations must be registered before 18 September 2023 to and posted to Richard Matthews, Rotary Club of Woolgoolga PO Box 436, Woolgoolga 2456, or emailed to richermat35@ bigpond.com.

q Rotary Club of Woolgoolga’s award recognises all aspects of work performance and ethics, inclusive of quality and quantity of output, customer service, safety, initiative and responsibility.

q Kaitlan Carmady glams up.

q Hannah Legge can’t wait.

q Tiana Legge is “over the moon” about the Deb Ball.

Doris rests, refuels and recovers

the big fundraisers,” Doris told News Of The Area.

Fundraising is really tough in today’s economy, she’s experiencing.

“In the past few years with my 3Rs Community Group I have certainly witnessed firsthand the generosity of our local community, however now there are a lot more people and businesses feeling the pinch from increases in the everyday cost of living.

“This is resulting in many services relying on donations either big or small and needing more volunteers to help the increasing number of people utilising these services.”

Doris has signed up to volunteer with the Salvation Army, serving meals from the new food bus.

someone, or a group, willing to take over the running of this event for this year.

“If there is any business, organisation or individual that would like to host the Community Christmas Luncheon, please get in touch with me as I have a lot of the equipment for the event as well as contacts of past donations,” she said.

Contact Doris at dmcowan01@gmail.com.

Earlier in the year, Doris played a major role in raising $100,000 to purchase a SleepBus, offering mobile overnight accommodation and services in Coffs Harbour.

“The bus is in the ‘build’ stage and progress can be followed on the SleepBus homepage,” she said.

by an anonymous local donor.”

Other donations are being held with the purchase of a Pink SleepBus still in mind.

“The Laps for Naps campaign went really well, with several of us swimming almost everyday throughout July, supported by Coffs Harbour Aquatic Centre.

“Any donations that have been made through the SleepBus homepage or my QR code are in the hands of SleepBus and will be used for Coffs Harbour for ongoing costs of the first bus or a second bus in the future.”

By Andrea FERRARI

AFTER an incredible two years of fundraising, with a focus on solutions to the issue of homelessness, Coffs Coast Woman Of The Year

Doris Rake is taking time to rest, refuel and recover.

Having tirelessly advocated for night time accommodation for those sleeping rough in Coffs Harbour through her ‘3Rs’

project, Doris is now “on hold” for a few weeks.

“I’ve been a bit quiet in the community for a month or so but I want to let the Coffs community know I need a bit of a break from

She has stepped back from organising the Community Christmas Lunch, with support businesses saying they are not able to donate this year.

A hugely successful community event, the lunch on Christmas Day is for people who want company and a celebratory meal.

Doris is keen to find

Big Banana goes red for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Big Banana lights up red on Saturday 9 September as part of International FASD Awareness Month and the Red Shoes Rock campaign.

Building awareness and educational programs around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a key role of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), which is why it is working alongside the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (NOFASD) and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to create communities that support alcohol-free pregnancies.

“Alcohol consumed at any stage of pregnancy passes directly to the developing

baby and can damage their brain, body, and organs,” said Caterina Giorgi, CEO, FARE.

“It can lead to the lifelong disability known as FASD, the leading preventable developmental disability in Australia.”

Red Shoes Rock is a global awareness campaign giving voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

The campaign was started by RJ Formanek, an adult with FASD.

He decided to wear red shoes to stand out, be noticed and start a conversation about his invisible disability.

“We’re encouraging Australians to wear red shoes or red socks throughout the month, to spark conversations and create understanding about this largely invisible and preventable disability,”

said Caterina.

As part of Red Shoes Rock, the Big Banana will beam out in red amongst more than 50 other landmarks across Australia.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said raising awareness of the outcome of drinking while pregnant was key.

“Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder can have long lasting impacts on the victims, their family and the community,” he told News Of The Area.

“Raising awareness of this preventable disorder and the steps people can take to prevent it are a challenge for us all and I commend the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education and the Big Banana for going out of their way to raise awareness.”

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Electorate Local Woman of the Year Award, Di Woods, Health Promotion Manager at Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education told NOTA, “National FASD Awareness campaigns are making an impact.

“My campaign for a Pink SleepBus for women and children is on hold due to SleepBus founder Simon Rowe and his team being swamped with Sleepbus fitouts.

“The company cannot take more orders at the moment.

“This has resulted in me returning the generous donation of $25,000 made

Doris Rake assures the supportive community of Coffs Harbour that she is still working in the background to help individuals in need as well as supporting many people on their eating disorder (ED) journey.

She’s working on her second book for publication to guide the loved ones of ED sufferers with advice on their role in helping support, “as well as giving them hope that recovery is definitely possible with me being that living proof,” she closed.

“They are contributing to a generational change, especially in regional areas like Coffs Harbour.

“Having communities, families and friends that support people to have alcohol-free pregnancies

helps to provide the best start to life for our young Australians."

TWOOBS, the iconic ethical Australian shoe brand, is partnering with FARE to amplify the campaign across social media.

q She did it! Doris completes the July-long Lap for Naps swimming fundraiser

q The Big Banana lights up red to ignite awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

Native mouse recovering well after bushfires

AN endangered native mouse species that nests in forests around the New South Wales Tablelands is showing strong signs of recovery after the Black Summer bushfires.

The Hastings River Mouse, Pseudomys oralis, a small rodent with brownishgrey fur and white feet, was one of New South Wales’ most severely impacted endangered species following the 2019-2020 fires.

Researchers say an estimated 80 percent of its known habitat was burnt with such high severity that ecologists feared the worst.

However, ongoing monitoring centred around the Marengo State Forest, north-west of Dorrigo, has found populations have bounced back strongly.

Forestry Corporation ecologists believe there have been pleasing signs of increased numbers and recovery after successfully catching and releasing fourteen of the endangered mice over the past year at monitoring sites.

Field Ecologist Josh Brown said the Hastings River Mouse studies have involved the use of Elliott traps, which are designed for catch and release capture.

Based on the findings, monitoring of the endangered species will continue indefinitely.

“These high capture rates may be attributed to higherthan-average rainfall within the past three years,” Mr Brown said.

“Generally, we have seen fluctuations in Hasting River Mouse capture rates, but we were ecstatic to receive such high captures this year,” he said.

NSW Primary Industries Principal Research Scientist Dr Brad Law said only moderate numbers were caught in 2012 and again in 2014.

“The species had been in decline with increasingly dry conditions since the official monitoring started in 2015, leading up to the Black Summer bushfires that burnt a significant portion of their

range,” Dr Law said.

“Continued annual monitoring (was undertaken) after the fires and several years of high rainfall revealed a bounce back in numbers at several sites this year,” he said.

DPI and the DPE is set to start a new collaborative study program of the Hastings River Mouse populations, funded by the NSW Environmental Trust.

For the first-time this study will see the species GPS-tracked to look at their fine-scale response to hazard reduction burns.

Previously, researchers knew the Hastings River Mouse could withstand mosaic and low intensity burns, which promote grass growth over shrubby forest floors.

What researchers haven’t known until now is how the species reacts to high intensity fire events such as the Black Summer bushfires.

The Hastings River Mouse is about 15-centimetres long and has a strongly rounded

Rotary champions cartooning

By Andrea FERRARI

BIG plans in the works for the National Cartoon Gallery at the Bunker brought Coffs City Rotary executives to meet with the Gallery’s new board last month.

2023 is the 35th year of the National Cartoon Awards; it takes place every November and Rotary Club is still the major sponsor.

The Coffs City Rotary Club were the innovators of the National Cartoon Awards back in 1988 and the driving force of the establishment of the

National Cartoon Gallery at the Bunker, which opened in 1996.

The entry forms for this year’s Rotary National Cartoon Awards are now being distributed to cartoonists all over the country and the best of this year’s entries will be in the major Cartoon Awards Exhibition, opening on Friday November 24.

The current Chair of the National Cartoon Gallery, Les Davis, gave a presentation outlining the current status of the Gallery and its plans for the

immediate future.

He was optimistic that the Multi Pass concept, involving a discounted entry fee to four local attractions

- The Big Banana, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, The Butterfly House and the Cartoon Gallery - will have a major positive effect on the Gallery’s income. This is important as the reduction in the Council’s contribution towards running costs has put considerable financial pressure on the Gallery, which is now operating with just one paid staff member.

snout.

Typically, it has a white furred underbelly and large bulging eyes, which are surrounded by a black eyering.

This endangered species spans the Great Dividing Range from the Hunter

has a strongly rounded snout.

Valley, south of Mount Royal and north to the Bunya Mountains near Kingaroy in south-east Queensland, living at elevations between 300 metres and 1100 metres.

It lives in a variety of dry, open forests with dense, low ground cover, relying on

rocky outcrops and fallen logs for shelter while nesting in gullies and on ridges and slopes.

The Hastings River Mouse relies on a diet of native seeds, leaves and fungi.

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q The Hastings River Mouse is about 15-centimetres long and

q Coffs City Rotary President Bob Carle, Bunker Cartoon Gallery board chair Les Davis and Sawtell Rotary Club's Peter Paff.

Mackenzie Arnold inspires with hearing loss journey

By Andrea FERRARI

WITH the new ihear clinic opening in Toormina Medical Centre to cater for all things ear health, the company is heartened to hear Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold sharing her hearing journey.

“Hearing aids are no longer the big and bulky pieces of medical equipment they used to be,” Lyndon Williams, ihear Toormina’s practice manager told News Of The Area.

"Thanks to advances in technology, hearing aids are now smaller, more discreet, and more powerful than ever before.

"Hearing aids are designed to help people with hearing loss hear better and live fuller lives."

After winning the nation’s hearts at the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup, 29-year-old Mackenzie took to Instagram to reveal her trip to the hearing clinic to get her hearing aid fitted.

“Those closest to me know how long I’ve avoided this day, but here’s a little glimpse of a life-changing day for me," Arnold wrote on

Instagram. Young girls commented on the post, describing Arnold a "massive inspiration” to girls with hearing aids.

When she couldn’t keep up with conversation and found it hard to understand what people were saying Mackenzie asked her brother,

who has a hearing loss, whether these are signs to get her hearing tested.

“I’m in big groups and I feel myself zoning out a little bit because I can’t keep up with the conversation or I can’t hear the person to my left (or) my right.

Improving her quality of life has been transformative

for Arnold, and the key to accepting that she needs to hear better.

“The reality of actually wearing hearing aids for the rest of my life…it wasn’t something I was willing to accept.

“I didn’t really have a choice at the end of the day, my quality of life, obviously that is the most important and I was willing to do that.”

Lyndon said the shock of needing hearing assistance can be a shock, which is why aftercare is so important.

“At ihear, we focus on

the aftercare and take pride in ensuring our patients are comfortable, happy and hearing the best they can be by tailoring our aftercare programs to individual needs.”

In her post, Mackenzie mentions that she didn’t wear her hearing aids the day of her World Cup game against Nigeria, admitting she felt that her brain wasn’t stimulated enough and that it could have influenced her performance.

"I obviously wasn't too happy with my performance against Nigeria…I didn't wear my hearing aids that whole day and I was thinking that maybe my brain wasn't stimulated enough, maybe, I'm not sure.

"It's just a lot of things I tie back to my hearing now.

“It could have been completely opposite…but I do feel a lot more confident within myself when I have them in and I feel like I'm a lot more alert and connected."

Untreated hearing loss can have a domino effect on health, career, relationships and psychological wellbeing.

"With the help of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program, Department of Veteran Affairs and other financing options, hearing aids are now within reach for more people than ever before," said Lyndon.

q Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold sharing her hearing journey on Instagram.

q Mackenzie Arnold took to Instagram to reveal her trip to the hearing clinic to get her hearing aid fitted.

q Moffee is headed for a week of live broadcasts in London.

Moffee will go live from London

By Andrea FERRARI

TRIPLE M breakfast

announcer Michael ‘Moffee’ Moffett will farewell Coffs Harbour on Friday morning 8 September for a week’s live broadcasting in London.

After broadcasting the breakfast show live from the Big Banana, Moffee will be heading to the shadow of Big Ben, beaming his British experiences back to Coffs from The Westminster London hotel.

“We want to be able to share the magic of London’s culture and

Variety Bash drives up fun

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Variety Victoria Bash came through Coffs Harbour last month on its ten-day car trip from Melbourne to the Gold Coast.

Celebrating 31 years of helping kids, Australia’s longest-running charity motoring event drove in to Coffs on Wednesday 23 August, with the travelling crew enjoying dinner at Jetty Beach House and brekkie at The Big Banana on Thursday 24 August.

The colourful convoy of 250 costumed, loud, proud,

and passionate Variety Bash entrants have spent all year engaging their local communities to fundraise over $1 million dollars for Victorian kids in need.

The event has raised over $200 million since inception, delivering grants of much needed support to local schools and organisations and injecting over $100,000 into each local town each time they stop for fuel, snacks, lunch, dinner, and accommodation.

"We are truly humbled and inspired by the boundless passion, unwavering love,

and dedicated efforts of the Variety Bash community,” Mandy Burns, Variety Victoria CEO stated.

“Being able to witness firsthand the profound impact of their tireless fundraising on the lives of children in need is an immensely moving experience.

“Their commitment illuminates the path towards a brighter future for the children we support and serves as a reminder that collective compassion can create transformative change, one child at a time."

FXBC welcomes plastic tops and tags for repurposing

By Andrea FERRARI

MILK bottle tops and bread tags are welcome back at FXBC Mid North Coast for repurposing.

“With a growing concern for the environment and the pressing need to reduce waste, we have taken proactive steps to address this issue head-on by once again accepting milk bottle tops and bread tags for repurposing,” Melissa Crossland, Marketing Manager at FXBC Mid North Coast told News Of The Area.

“This campaign not only diverts waste from landfill but also gives these items a new lease on life, repurposing them into meaningful and useful items.

“We encourage anyone interested in contributing to collect bread tags and milk bottle tops and drop them off at the Coffs Harbour site, located at 1/26B Isles Drive,” said Melissa.

The bread tags will

be used to raise funds for the Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs program.

This program provides wheelchairs for disadvantaged individuals, and it takes approximately 250kgs of bread tags to make one standard wheelchair.

Bread tags are collected in Coffs Harbour and are

then delivered to Sydney by Faircloth & Reynolds, where the Aussie Wheelchair organisation’s partners transport them to Adelaide for processing.

FXBC Mid North Coast hopes to make a difference by contributing to this worthy cause.

Dealer Principal Gary Evans told NOTA, “We are proud to divert these bread tags from landfill to be repurposed and the efforts of all collectors and sorters are appreciated.”

In addition to bread tags, FXBC Mid North Coast is also collecting milk bottle tops for repurposing.

The milk bottle tops will be put through a Shrudder device to initially make pet bowls based on the premise that if it gets chewed up or

history with our listeners in Coffs Harbour for those who can’t travel abroad for whatever reason, and maybe entice others to go over for their holiday of a lifetime,” Moffee told News Of The Area.

Promising to shine a little bit of ‘Moffs Harbour’ onto the streets of London, he added, “I can’t wait to visit places like Buckingham Palace and Green Park, plus I’ve lined up a heap of London buskers to play for us at the end of each show.”

This is the radio host’s second time “live from London”.

“In 2019 when I did the show from there, the biggest local talking point was Brexit, no one had even heard of a thing called Covid,” he said.

“From the other side of the world, it will take less than a second for the broadcast to get back to Coffs Harbour, so while it will be 6-9am in Australia, it will be 9-midnight in London.”

Moffee thanks Windsong Travel, a local travel agent with offices around the Coffs Coast, for supporting the trip.

broken then it can be sent back and replaced.

There are also many other projects in the works to transform this plastic into other practical resources.

The man behind the milk bottle repurposing project, Craig Ashdown said, “This is to demonstrate that a closed loop cycle with clients is possible, and we can remove plastics from waste in this way by building a long-term relationship with

people who are willing to be active in valuing plastic as a forever material.”

“FXBC Mid North Coast has a strong focus on sustainability, so we are proud to be a collection centre for these materials,” Gary said.

For more on FXBC go to www.fxbc.com.au.

For more on Aussie Bread Tags see www. ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs. org.au.

q The Variety Victoria Bash spent the night in Coffs, with the travelling crew enjoying brekkie at the Big Banana.

q The FXBC team onsite at their Isles Drive headquarters with the latest collection of bottle tops ready to be sent off to be ‘Shrudded’.

q FXBC Mid North Coast Principal Gary Evans promoting bottle tops being welcome at the store for recycling.

Bellingen Men’s Shed welcomes Mayor

By Susan KONTIC

AS MEN’S Shed Week celebrates 30 years of sheds across the country, the spotlight shines on this well-known organisation, acknowledging its value to individual members and to the local community.

At the Bellingen Men’s Shed there’s been more than the usual activity in preparation for its big garage sale on Saturday, September 16.

Last Monday was particularly busy in the shed with projects to be finished, mended or repurposed from the accumulated bits and pieces.

At the front bay several large timber storage boxes stood ready for a final sanding before being varnished.

Just inside, a couple of tall and sturdy bird-feeders on tripod legs awaited completion.

By mid-morning the fully equipped workshop was buzzing.

There was something happening at each workbench with drills, sanders and bandsaws all competing in a crazy cacophony.

It was the perfect time for Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan to call in for his first visit to the shed.

Cr Allan was greeted by the local Men Shed’s President, Michael Bleakley, who answered questions, provided descriptions of the

projects and explanations of the procedures as they walked around the various workstations.

The nearly completed bird-feeders caught the Mayor’s eye and he was quick to note the clever use of old picture frames reworked to cover the tops.

He had probably also noticed that, while the majority of the group were men, there were also a couple of women working on projects.

Michael explained that Men’s Sheds vary according to the membership, and at Bellingen Men’s Shed, by popular agreement, membership is open to both men and women who want to learn new skills or work on their own projects.

Michael also mentioned that all members need to have current Working with Children clearance, since the Shed is located on

the Bellingen High School campus and often works in cooperation with Bellingen High School students.

Like other Men’s Sheds, the Bellingen Shed is a notfor-profit organisation, and people of all ages are welcome.

There is a lot to take in on one short visit so, with the most interesting features covered, Michael and Cr Allan joined the team in the kitchen where the kettle had just boiled.

There’s nothing like sitting around the table with a cuppa to open up an informal chat about the work of Men’s Sheds and projects generally, and this conversation led naturally to a discussion of the work of the Council.

The size and geography of the Shire in itself presents huge challenges, yet, as several members mentioned, they see examples of the

Council at work every day.

Heads nodded in agreement with Cr Allan’s mention that the biggest problem facing the Shire is the need to improve employment opportunities.

This was particularly concerning to parents and grandparents among the group who worried that their children would need to leave the region to find work, so it was reassuring to hear from the Mayor that this is at the forefront in Council planning.

"Community well-being is our top priority,” he stated.

“Enhancing employment opportunities for young people remains a challenge and I understand concerns about youth seeking work elsewhere.

WIRES call out for release sites and native fodder

By Andrea FERRARI

WIRES, Australia's largest wildlife rescue organisation, is calling out to the community for help with release sites and to grow forage gardens for native feed.

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) is rallying the troops to support NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) in their search by putting the call out to local landholders.

“Coffs Landcare was fortunate to receive funding through the WIRES National Grants Program to help support wildlife caring in Coffs Harbour,” Mel Craig, Landcare Coordinator with CHRL told News Of The Area.

“One of the aims of this project is to help create a network of suitable release sites in the Coffs Harbour area for our WIRES carers to access.

“As a result, we are

asking for the assistance of local landholders who have a healthy patch of native

remnant bushland on their property and who are happy for it to be used as a release

“The Council has been participating in an industry hub working group looking at alternative pathways for young people in the region, with Business NSW picking up the baton to continue this work to support young people so we can retain them in our workforce and not get lost to the larger cities.

“Council continues to advocate for employment, traineeships and apprenticeships through Business NSW and other government agencies.”

Cr Allan went on to talk about State and Federal support for the Great Koala National Park and Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, which are expected to position the Shire as a natural wonder

and encourage visitors to the area.

“Eco-tourism prospects, complemented by our unique local retail, arts and food and beverage space, will be part of that transition and our Eco-Tourism Certificate application shows commitment to preserving our environment and will encourage visitors to the region to tread lightly nurturing our pristine environment.”

It’s not every day that the Mayor drops into the Men’s Shed, and even rarer to be ambushed over a cup of tea, but while he learned a lot about the Shed and its workings, members also appreciated his interest and his encouraging information.

aims to plant several forage gardens across the Coffs LGA (Local Government Area).

Tina Birtles, a carer for WIRES Mid North Coast had the following to say about the project.

“As a possum and glider carer this is a commendable initiative by Coffs Landcare.

“These forage gardens will significantly reduce the time carers spend searching for foliage, while also serving as a valuable reference for new carers to identify suitable food for our possums and gliders.

“I look forward to seeing more of these forage gardens in all areas of the Mid North Coast.

site for WIRES rescue animals to contact Coffs Landcare at coordinator@ coffslandcare.org.au or 66511308.”

Another project activity will be the planting of easily accessible forage gardens for local WIRES carers to gather suitable browsing foliage/ flowers for animals in their care.

A significant challenge of being a WIRES carer is the ability to access

suitable plant material to feed their injured and sick native animals and birds.

Depending on the animal, carers may require leaves, flowers, fruit or seed from a range of plant species including eucalypts, bottlebrush, lillypilly, wattles and grevilleas.

Searching for these food types can be difficult and carers may have to travel long distances to find the right food. CHRL

“Thank you for considering the well-being of our beautiful possums and gliders," said Tina.

If there are any schools who may be interested in hosting a forage garden, please contact CHRL.

To register your interest in your property being a release site or to find out more about hosting a forage garden please contact Coffs Landcare at coordinator@ coffslandcare.org.au or 66511308.

q Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan joined Michael Bleakley to discover the workings of the Bellingen Men’s Shed.

q Bird-feeders are in high demand and they vary in detail according to available offcuts.

q A rescued ringtail possum enjoying a meal of bottlebrush.

q A WIRES-rescued glider being fed with a bottle.

Zonta awards exceptional young women

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) and the Achievement Award for a Young Indigenous Woman (AAYIW) programs look to the young women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.

To recognise young leaders in our community, the Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour Inc held a well attended awards dinner at C.ex Coffs on Thursday 31 August.

Lily Betland, Vice Captain of St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour, was named as the winner for the 2023 Zonta YWPA award, from a field of welldeserving candidates.

Ella Drewell who attends Toormina High School was awarded an Honourable Mention.

Lily very graciously donated her $500 award money back to Zonta Coffs Harbour to use for the purchase of birthing kit supplies.

“This was a gracious and most generous gesture,” said Michelle Williams, the President of Zonta Coffs Harbour.

The awards dinner was also the first occasion where members celebrated the achievements of the Coffs Coast finalists of the Zonta District 24 Achievement Award for a Young Indigenous Woman (AAYIW) competition.

“We were delighted to be able to award Jenna Haley, a student at Bishop Druitt College, the winner's certificate and $250 for being the top rated Coffs Coast finalist.

Jenna was rated third out of 36 candidates in District 24, which covers NSW and ACT.

“This is a remarkable achievement,” said Jenny Wiseman, Zonta awards coordinator.

Arabella Flowers, a Toormina High School student, was awarded a very worthy Honourable Mention for being rated eighth in the State.

“Many thanks also to Arabella who gave an inspiring Acknowledgement of Country to open our proceedings.”

Guests at the dinner were inspired by the goals and future aspirations of all the finalists who participated in two Young Leaders Panels, facilitated by Claire White of the Leaders Network.

“We were also honoured to have YWPA finalist, Lily Hallawell, St John Paul College student, entertain us with two songs, one an original composition.

“Lily was also required to perform her music and display her art at a HSC Major Works Night at the same time, so we were thrilled that she could fit

all that in and be with us for our event,” said Jenny Wiseman.

"Zonta Coffs Harbour could not manage without the generous funding of the sponsors for our Club Awards.

“Thank you to Mr Walter Young’s family and to Mr David Funnell for your continued support.

“Many thanks also to Jade Hair Design, Coffs Harbour, for providing a generous raffle prize.”

Zonta Coffs Harbour meets monthly at Park Beach Bowls Club.

To join Zonta and help build a better world for women and girls, contact zontacoffsharbour24@ gmail.com for information and meeting times.

Lillipilli art prize recipients

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Lillipilli exhibition and art prize opened its annual show at Woolgoolga Art Gallery to a full crowd on Friday night, 1 September.

Highly regarded amongst the arts community, Lillipilli is a national competition attracting entries from all over NSW and interstate.

This is the community-run gallery’s biggest fundraising event of the year.

Gallery President Carolyn Boyden announced the winners.

Phil Greed was the overall winner, taking home the prestigious Woolgoolga Art Prize with his ceramic vessel

titled ‘Shoreline’.

Seasoned judges Steve Pickering and Marc McIntyre marked the Landscape category, awarding Marie Matthews first place with her acrylic painting ‘Green and Gold’.

Robin Appleby took second place with ‘Diggers Digs’ and Linsey George was given a highly commended for ‘Jetty Breakwater’.

Ashleigh Frost judged the living form category, awarding Linsey George first place with her acrylic painting ‘Float Away’.

Gabrielle Link took home second with ‘Essentia’ and Peter Magnuson was acknowledged with high

commendation for his painting ‘Wulminda’ (Dark Clouds).

This meaningful piece is a portrait of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who was born blind but taught himself to play guitar, leading to a successful career in the music industry working with performers like Elton John, Delta Goodrem and even playing for British royalty.

Ashley also judged the Still Life category, a tough task with the high quality of every work.

In the end she awarded the first place to Sarah Bailey for her Pen and Watercolour work ‘Paper Daisies’.

Noela Hattersley was

awarded second place for her painting ‘Remnants’ and Col South received a high recommendation for his ‘Still Life’ Pen and Watercolour work.

Judge Nicky Wynnychuck awarded Claire Bowden first place in the Photography and Digital Imaging section with her photo ‘Vibes’. Alan Piper took home second with ‘Show of Strength’ and Gail Yager was highly commended for ‘The King’.

Nicky then went on to award Kerrie Stewart first place in the 2D category with her fibrecraft ‘Asian Inspired Fishermans Jacket’.

Alycia Stanley's delightful print ‘Peeping through the

library window’ was second and Annie Olive received highly commended for her 'Moonlight Serenade' print.

In the 3D section Vicki Bartlett won with her quirky ceramics piece called ‘Beneath the Shrooms’ and Claire Bowden got another win with ‘Shore Garden’ coming in second place.

The collaborative steampunk work by Paradise Potters ‘Mechanical Mud’ was given a high commendation.

A welcomed introduction to Lillipilli is the first ever Young Artist category.

Fifteen-year-old Makayla

McNally received a high commendation Woolgoolga

Art Prize for her teapot

titled ‘Wisdom's Truth’ which the judges described as interesting, quirky and useable art.

Indiana Bell received a high commendation in the category for her Dyptych painting ‘Deep Blue’ and Catie De Losa rounded out the trio with her Graphite drawing titled ‘The Eye’.

Generous sponsors including Coffs’ Kadmium Art Supplies donate the prize money to attract local and interstate participants.

The exhibition features over 140 works and is on display at Woolgoolga Art Gallery, 73 Turon Parade Woolgoolga, until the beginning of October.

q Jenna Haley of Bishop Druitt College, Ella Drewell of Toormina High School, Lily Betland of St John Paul College and Arabella Flowers of Toormina High School.

q Achievement Award for a Young Indigenous Woman awardees Jenna Haley of Bishop Druitt College and Arabella Flowers of Toormina High School.

q Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs awardees Ella Drewell from Toormina High School and winner Lily Betland from St John Paul College.

q Award finalist Lily Hallawell, a St John Paul College student, entertained guests with two songs, one an original composition.

q Phil Greed with his first place piece, ‘Shoreline’.

q Photography winner Claire Bowden with her work ‘Vibes’.

The eagle photo is ‘The King’ by Gail Yager, awarded a High Commendation.

q Winning landscape artist Marie Matthews with her ‘Green & Gold’ painting.

q Peter Magnuson with his work ‘Wulminda’ (Dark Clouds).

Rock ‘n Roll for everyone

AFTER 20 years of teaching rock ‘n roll, lindy hop, swing, jive and other styles of dance, Razzle Dazzle Rockers principals Dale and Sandy are still passionate about getting Coffs Harbour locals moving.

Offering classes on a Wednesday night at Sawtell RSL Club, Sandy and Dale are looking for the next group of Coffs residents to join their rock ‘n roll movement.

Dale and Sandy conduct classes in the Club’s Princess Room, away from the main body of the club.

“This creates a perfect ambience for those people who are a little shy about learning,” said Dale and Sandy.

Dale and Sandy can take people from their very first dance steps to becoming an accomplished, confident dancer in a very short space of time.

After classes, a social dance time is offered for dancers to practice in a relaxed setting.

“You’ll enjoy a wonderful social scene which is good for many aspects of health, happiness, fitness and total enjoyment with the added bonus of meeting like-minded friends.”

After two decades of teaching

dance, Dale and Sandy pride themselves on having inspired hundreds of locals to move their bodies.

All these years later, it is safe to say their passion hasn’t dimmed.

“Rock and roll,” they said.

“The dance, the beat, the music that just makes you want to get up and move.

"The dance that has no age barriers and is enjoyed by people around the globe.

“Danced since the 50s, it is still as enjoyable and inspiring as it was back then.

“Rock ‘n roll can be danced as calmly or as energetically as you wish to so many fantastic tunes.

“It can be taught to the very young, as well as people of advanced years,” said Sandy and Dale.

No partner is necessary for beginners and a special price is offered for a five week course.

Dale and Sandy are also available for private lessons in lindy hop/ jitterbug/swing/ balboa and rock ‘n roll.

For further information contact 0421 130 076.

q You can learn to rock ‘n roll with Razzle Dazzle Rockers every Wednesday evening at Sawtell RSL Club.

HYPOTHETICAL

Taking a Legal Look

On theCouch

By Manny WOOD

Abusive parents await benefit

JOHN was born in 2000.

When John was four months old, he was admitted to hospital in a critical condition with severe head injuries.

John was placed on life support for several weeks.

The doctors believed that John's injuries were consistent with 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' although John's parents consistently denied that they had injured him and no charges were ever brought.

In 2001, John was removed from his parents and was placed into foster care as a ward of the Minister for Community Services.

In 2002, John was awarded a substantial sum from the Victim Compensation Tribunal, which was to be held on trust by the NSW Trustee and Guardian until he turned 18.

Unfortunately, as John grew older, it became clear that he would be left severely intellectually disabled, epileptic, legally blind and non-verbal.

John's disabilities presented a real risk of premature mortality and he was not expected to live beyond his teenage years.

As John did not have the capacity to make a will, the Minister was concerned that he would die “intestate” and his parents would therefore become the sole beneficiaries of his estate.

The Minister applied to the Court to make a Statutory Will, in which John's sister, who was two years older than John and had also been removed from their parents, would be the sole beneficiary.

If John's sister predeceased John, his estate would pass to two charities who had cared for him.

The Court agreed with the Minister and made a Statutory Will for John, finding that it was 'reasonably likely' that John's parents had caused his injuries and if John had capacity, he would not have wanted them to benefit from his estate.

This hypothetical explores a tragic yet important aspect of estate planning and considers what happens to someone's estate, who never had testamentary capacity.

Thank you to Jamie Visco for his assistance with this column.

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

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

Think deeply about important referendum choice

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHERE is our spirit of generosity?

Before we vote Yes or No, can we ask ourselves are we happy with the plight of our First Nations peoples?

Do they deserve what has happened to them since the white people arrived?

Is it OK for them to expect a much shorter life, in worse health, than white people?

Should their children grow up with a much greater chance of being incarcerated than finishing high school?

The Voice won’t be a quick fix, but it will

allow the Indigenous peoples to have a say about issues which affect them and make them accountable.

The Parliament will still decide if and what they support, as it does with the current myriad of other lobby groups such as miners, big banks, energy, farmers, Pharmacy Guild etc.

Is it really too much to ask?

Please everyone, have a really deep, soul search about your feelings and reasons for your choice in this very important referendum.

Regards, Dianne HENDRY, Boambee East.

Events bring life to Coffs Harbour

By City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul AMOS

IN the quieter winter months, I could not help but notice how important events and conferences are to the overall economic well being and vitality of our city.

You can certainly tell when the Touch Footy and OzTag are in town.

So too with the Coffs Cup – it’s great to see motels fully booked and restaurants buzzing.

What a great result there’s been running the Coffs Cup on a Friday.

Council has asked for this in the past and was previously advised that this desirable outcome was not likely.

But it’s great to see that we now have this sensible outcome to work with and build upon.

Our events staff are always hard at work supporting an annual calendar of events –and one of their main objectives is to have something in the local government area every possible weekend.

From cat and dog shows to major sporting events such as the Big Bash League cricket – they all contribute to the region “filling our boots” with winter dollars and the energy they bring.

These events can come in all shapes and sizes and our location – halfway between Brisbane and Sydney – which historically may have worked against us, is now working for us.

An interesting pre-event meeting I had was with the Woolgoolga Orchid Society.

This group, which has 180 members and is the largest of its type in regional Australia, will ambitiously host an International Orchid Convention at the newly opened Wiigulga Sports Centre in October 2025. This event will be transferred from Perth, Western Australia.

Orchids are big business and the devotees to this discipline are passionate!

Interesting facts for us locals: The Coffs Harbour area is home to the world’s smallest orchid and the world’s tallest orchid. I find this fascinating, as is the fact that we are a natural mecca for orchids.

International speakers, presenters and attendees will come to this event which only underlines the growth potential for our city to host such events.

So, please make yourself familiar with the annual events on offer.

A good place to find community events is on the City of Coffs Harbour website coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Events-directory.

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DEAR

Jasminda

I am thinking of taking up surfing in retirement but I've noticed that all surfers, when carrying their board, seem to break into a quick jog.

After two knee replacements I'm not sure if I can do this.

Why do surfers run when carrying their board?

Dave A.

Dear Dave,

I ADMIRE you taking up a new sport in retirement.

What did you do before retirement to cause two knee replacements?

Triathlons? Tiling?

Commercial fishing in rough seas?

Landscape gardening?

Regardless, you don't want to do more harm than good now.

There are a few hazards with surfing ranging from sharks to out-of-control kids on body boards to stomach pains from sucking in your gut to look better in your boardshorts. Surfing can be hard work even when you don't catch a wave.

Now, to your running-with-surfboard question.

I've done a bit of preliminary research and these are my findings:

• Summer sand is scalding and surfers are just trying to get to the water before the skin on their heels peels off.

• The anticipation of catching a wave is so exhilarating that surfers can't help but sprint down to the water's edge.

• Running makes the board feel lighter - a psychosomatic response.

• A quick warm up before diving in the ocean is a sensible way to ease into the stamina and endurance necessary to surf.

• Running is gnarly, dude, you've gotta run when you're feeling amped so you can get onto those rad barrels.

I don't know if that is accurate.

My surfing lingo is mainly gleaned from Finding Nemo, but I thought I'd throw it in there.

If any readers, who are also surfers, can give Dave A. with his two knee replacements some more informed reasons for the surfboardjog, please write in.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

You can also check out what’s on for locals and visitors, and find live music venues and gig guides on coffscoast.com.

Plus, there are some fantastic events the City and others deliver for local businesses listed on 6degreesco.com.au

It looks like a festival celebrating the contributions of the Italian immigrant community in our region is also in the pipeline.

If you have the entrepreneurial flair and initiative to fill the Coffs Coast calendar with a suitable event, festival, or activity, we would love to work with you to make something happen.

Start by checking out the online information and help on coffscoastevents. com.au

Times gone by

By Karen FILEWOOD

ROY Dark’s new store was thought to greatly enhance the appearance of that area in the township.

The main store, built of brick, was 20 x 13 metres featuring over 25 metres of plate glass and three main entrances. Additional structures included a weighing and packing

Discerning Dark’s Corner (Part 2)

room, truck loading well, spacious ‘lorry’ sheds, a garage and two petrol depots.

With the new buildings bringing further lines of retail and the original buildings retained for the produce branch, Roy Dark was thought to be one of the biggest produce dealers on the north coast.

The new store’s grand opening was held in October 1934 as a fundraising concert for the band with supper and games, before the internal fittings had been installed, which included seven shop counters made from cedar.

a telegraph pole on the outskirts of Coffs Harbour, while returning late from a trip to Ulong on 19 May.

Roy’s wife Catherine employed a store manager, but by 1938 Roy Dark’s younger brother John ‘Jack’ Dark had taken the position.

The following year William Buckler constructed a new brick building on the corner of Moonee and West High Street, which consisted of one main shop and three small shops to replace buildings destroyed in a fire the previous year.

on the corner, beside the present ‘Winn’s Thai Kitchen’, giving it the name of Dark’s corner.

Catherine Dark married Jack Dark in 1941 but retained the previous store, which was used in 1942 as the 12th Light Horse Regimental Headquarters, transferring ownership to Jack in 1946.

On 4 November 1939 Dark’s store moved into the largest store, in the foremost position

Sorry haters, I am voting YES

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHEN your friend says her mother died, you say sorry.

Not because you caused it, but because you are sorry for her pain and grief.

The haters, however, couldn’t say sorry for the suffering caused to our Indigenous peoples because they didn’t do it.

But somebody did.

And it’s not right.

It’s not OK.

When your friend arrives for a visit you greet her at the door and welcome her to your

Eight months later Roy was instantly killed in a truck accident, after running into home.

It’s the culturally sensitive thing to do, and universally accepted.

The haters, however, don’t feel it necessary to accept or abide by the Indigenous tradition of welcoming you to country.

When the same sex marriage case became legal, the only lives altered were some gay people who chose to marry.

This was despite what the haters led us to believe.

The country has just unified in overwhelming support for the Matildas.

I wonder how many Indigenous people

might have been made the team alongside Sam and Mary if they hadn’t been held back by an imposed system which discouraged them in so many ways.

Think health, education, economic disadvantage, cost of boots and team fees.

The arguments put up by the No to the Voice campaign are either misinformed, often deliberately so, wildly exaggerated, scaremongering, fear-provoking, nonsensical and essentially racist in nature.

The haters are appealing to the baser undercurrent that it’s safe and OK to be racist if we all vote No together.

That year Jack sold the new store to Ernest Smithson and the second store in 1951 to Louis Teece, a butcher. Ernest Smithson continued trading until January 1973 when its doors finally closed after 64 years of business, with 34 years located at Dark’s corner.

The haters want the plethora of problems to continue, as they have for 230 years.

The Voice won’t be a quick fix, but it will allow the Indigenous peoples to have a say about issues which affect them.

The government will still decide if and what they support, as it does with the current myriad of other lobby groups, such as miners, big banks, energy, farmers, pharmacy guild etc.

After 65,000 years of culture and 230 years of the haters trying to expunge them from our nice whiteness, it really is time to say sorry haters, but I have to vote YES.

Regards, Dianne HENDRY, Boambee East.

Misrepresenting the facts on native timber

DEAR News Of The Area,

WELL may the NSW Minister for Bathurst Paul Toole come out as the ‘white knight’ of the State’s native hardwood forestry industry (NOTA 25/08/23).

At least he could get his overinflated and misleading numbers correct.

I wish he would answer the bigger question of why haven’t a long succession of previous State Governments, including his own, not made the necessary structural changes and long term investments required to ensure a public forestry industry manager

who could deliver a viable native hardwood plantation industry in this State?

If he is also concerned about the lack of supply and the import of overseas timber, he might also like to answer as to why successive governments have and continue to grant export licenses to businesses which are exporting our timber overseas; part of the reason softwood house framing was in short supply during the Covid pandemic adding to overall inflation and increasing pressure in the construction, housing and rental sector.

I sat in uni lectures in the mid 70s and listened to then NSW State Forestry

Behaviour starts at home

DEAR News Of The Area,

I, ALONG with thousands of other folk, wholeheartedly feel that the major problems with the youth of today stem from their upbringing.

Don't feel bad that your child doesn't like you today because you said ‘no’.

Your job as a parent isn't to be liked after saying no, your job is to raise a decent, respectful, kind and responsible human.

Think for a moment about how many struggles, how many battles, how much sadness, happiness, love stories and hope for the future that your ancestors had to undergo for you to exist in this present moment.

Respect is the most important element of personality.

It is like an investment; whatever you give to others it will return to you threefold.

As I have mentioned before, bring back compulsory National Service for both males and females as they do overseas.

Why? Because it works.

It may cost the government, but we will be rewarded.

Strong youth aren't simply born, they are made by the storms they walk through.

Regards, Phyllis TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.

spokespeople telling us about the exciting developments in worlds best practice silviculture and their investment in hardwood plantations which would secure the industry for a future increasing demand.

Sure, it was always going to be a long term investment commitment by successive Governments but it would have gone a long way to ensuring a viable and hopefully profitable industry in the long run.

Half a century later and here we are still using destructive third world forestry practices which still cannot satisfy demand or viability targets with increasingly questionable

environmental outcomes.

Anyone with foresight (and I suspect a sawmill) could see this coming.

To those confronted with the reality, the ecologists on the ground and locals living adjacent to hardwood forestry operations, the persistent "we only harvest less than one percent of the twelve percent of native forests available" statement which the industry and advocates insist on trotting out as some form of justification is sadly missing the point.

Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee East.

Labor party following community sentiment on foreshores development

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM not sure why the penny has not dropped for Councillor Tony Judge and his concern over the Labor Party's supposed broken promise, over residential at the Jetty.

If indeed he did campaign on the basis that the Labor Party would not support residential at the Jetty, his lack of support at

the election then surely was a reflection of his stance at the Jetty.

Hats off to the Labor Party who by proceeding with the planned revitalisation, recognise the sentiment of the Coffs Harbour voters.

Regards, Rodger PRYCE, Brooklana.

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HAVE noticed the footpaths have been replaced in front of the civic centre/council office block.

Well if it takes the construction of an $82,000,000 building to fix four of our trip hazards - bring it on!

Because you can be sure without that construction those trip hazards would still have been there in about 10 years time.

And visitors should be warned of the trips

enroute to the building.

Yes, there is no escaping them.

The trip to the Civic Centre The spirit of a fair go

No matter which direction you may walk from there will be trip hazards on our paths.

Some are council marked thanks to the dogmatic requests of mine or the fact that people have tripped on them.

Some are marked by me and some are unmarked (I ran out of paint).

Good luck visitors!

Regards,

Judy QUICKENDEN, Coffs Harbour.

DEAR News Of The Area,

WELL said Dr Ruthnam!

First time writing in for me too.

Your last sentence says it all. Morally and ethically, it (the Voice) is the right thing to do.

Let’s hope Australians can handle the truth and see a way forward.

A fair go is a small ask.

Make a difference - vote Yes.

Regards, Denise FOLKARD, Coffs Coast.

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High Set and Private

3 Camellia Close, Boambee

East

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car

Price: $899,000

646.6 Sqm

Open House: Saturday

9 September, 11.45am –12.15pm

THIS high set property is located in a quiet cul de sac, surrounded by good quality homes in a sought after area.

The well-presented

and private with established low maintenance gardens on a 646.6sqm block.

Designed with a practical family layout, the home has tiled living spaces, including a formal lounge dining area with bay windows (complete with stylish plantation shutters), an informal living space opening onto the large private covered rear entertaining area as well as an informal dining area on

The central kitchen features loads of bench space in an aubergine tone, whilst the quality electric appliances including dishwasher and large pantry make living and entertaining here a breeze.

A lovely large window over the double sink allows light to the area as well as a full view to the covered outdoor area with near new roof and tiled floor.

EARLY BIRD OPPORTUNITY

Would you like this as your back yard?? (Views, reserve, beach, lifestyle)..

bedrooms will comfortably take a queen-sized bed and are positioned so that the main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is at the back of the home.

It also has a sliding door which provides direct access to the outdoor area and allows light and air to enter the room.

Two of the other bedrooms are in the middle of the home adjacent to the bathroom and separate toilet, while the fourth bedroom is up the frontperfect for visitors or use as an office.

The property also features 2.5kw solar system with new solar panels, heat

pump hot water system, 9609 litre water tank with new pump, renovated tiled roof, double lock up garage with remote, concrete pad providing a turning bay, plus level lawn area adjacent, attic ladder for storage, security system, ceiling fans, and down lights throughout, and has been freshly painted.

If you’ve been considering a new homethis established home built in 2006 should also be on your list, as there is nothing to do except move in and relax in this well cared for home.

Agent: Kim McGinty (0432 953 796) and Chris Hines (0439 667 719).

Well this is your opportunity to enjoy a coastal lifestyle rarely offered in this beachside suburb. . Located in the highly sought after beachside suburb of Arrawarra Headland, this property offers spectacular ocean, headland and Island views, along with (from your back deck) one of the easiest strolls to the sand of any elevated beachside property I've sold.. No steps, No rocks, just a very gentle 150 metre walk through a mowed reserve, directly to picture perfect "Mullawarra Beach"

PETER DARBY

1800 01 02 03

If you would like a early look - CALL NOW! JARROD

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Beautiful home with an outlook to match! 39 Lady Belmore Drv, Boambee East

This spacious 4 bedroom family home has been designed around the outlook and easy care living. The master bedroom features a spa ensuite with all rooms having robes. There are separate lounge, dining and family rooms with the kitchen designed with the chef in mind. A full length Queensland room is the ideal place to relax with family whilst the drive through double garage has electric roller doors. Easy care gardens add further appeal with the shops and schools being close by with Sawtells popular café strip and pristine beaches being less than 5 minutes away by car. Arrange your inspection today, you won’t be disappointed.

Home open Sat 09/09 10.30am – 11.00am

Price reduction – $849,000

Owner wants action – Price reduced!!! 32 Amaroo Cres, Toormina

1 3 1

Our owners are committed to moving North and have reduced the price on their lovely home. Their fantastic 3 bedroom family home presents in excellent order and is packed full of surprises. The home is air conditioned with the modern kitchen having a walk in pantry with the large enclosed sunroom adding additional living space. There is also a covered barbecue area and a detached colour bond shed for you to tinker in. The single garage has an electric roller door and internal access with the tandem carport housing other vehicles. This lovely home backs onto a park like reserve with the shops and schools being close by. Inspect today, you won’t be disappointed!

Home open Sat 09/09 11.15am – 11.45am

Price reduction – $695,000

Starting out, downsizing or investing!

1 3 1

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

Price reduction – $649,000.00

Retire in style

18/369 Pine Creek Way, Bonville

This is the original display home at this sought after over 55’s village at Bonville. The 3 bedroom home is beautifully appointed with many extras!!!! These include; air conditioning, an ensuite and walk in robe to the master suite, Caesar stone benchtops and a dishwasher compliment the kitchen with the enclosed balcony being the ideal place to have a cuppa. There is also a work shop at the rear of the home whilst the tandem garage houses the cars. The new owner will have full access to the pool and park like areas with Sawtells pristine beaches and café strip being less than 10 minutes away by car. No Council rates or stamp duty to pay just a weekly site fee of $150.

For Sale – $489,000

East Home - Level block

9 Sorrento Ave, Boambee East

7 Bangalow Tce, Sawtell

This quality 4 bedroom ensuite family home has been refurbished and presents in excellent order. The home is air conditioned and features separate lounge, family and dining rooms. The modern kitchen is well appointed with the full length verandah being the ideal place to relax whilst the kids play in the large level yard. A drive through double garage allows access to the yard with Sawtells pristine beaches and café strip being only a couple of minutes away by car. There is also plenty of room in the yard to build a large shed or granny flat with Council approval.

For Sale – $975,000

This well built Brian Hopwood home is located in one of our best estates. The home has 3 bedrooms - all with robes, the lounge/living areas are open plan with the kitchen being well appointed. The large covered entertaining area overlooks the yard with the single garage having internal access and additional area for storage. For the investor, our long term tenant pays $530 per week and is keen to stay. Arrange your inspection today!!

For Sale – $655,000

yard access

Elevated position captures the cooling ocean breeze and provides views across the estate and native forest

Close access to proposed walking trails & playground/reserve

Bonville Lot 35 / 6 Nesting Hollow View Sawtell Commons Estate

Low-maintenance/maneagble sized East/West block

Terrific views of the native bushland from the yard

SOLD

Close access to proposed walking trails & playground/reserve

Private location, off the main road, allows great privacy

8-10 Industrial Drive, North Boambee Valley

The land size totals 4006 m2, zoned General Industrial which allows for a diverse range of uses

Located in a key industrial hub, with convenient access to the Pacific Highway & upcoming Bypass,

while only 6 Minutes to Coffs Harbour CBD

The configuration allows for up to 8 individually leasable units, totalling 2,142 m2 in rentable floor area

100% of the units are currently leased, with a mixture of early/mid-term and rolling lease agreements in place

SOLD

BARRY FRANCE $3,750,000

The property offers future potential to be separated into eight individual titles under strata, Subject to Council Approval These could then be retained or sold if desired

Quiet and Convenient

2/1 PIRANI PLACE, TOORMINA

$549,000

• Located in a quiet Cul de Sac location and on a battle axe block

• Open plan air conditioned living with direct access to covered outdoor alfresco

• Three bedrooms, all with built in robes, main with air conditioning

• Single garage with remote door

• Solar panels on roof with battery in garage, fully fenced rear yard.

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796 3

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Better then New

7/17 ARTHUR

STREET,

COFFS HARBOUR

$589,000

• A genuine throw away the car keys property located adjacent Park Beach Plaza

• Totally renovated throughout with new tiled floors in kitchen and traffic areas, new carpet in bedrooms.

• New kitchen and new bathroom.

• Great rear covered entertaining area as well as garden and lawn.

• Also direct access to community fenced lawn as well

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

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Perfect Downsizer or Starter 4 MAKINSON CLOSE.

TOORMINA

$699,000

• Positioned perfectly in a great central location with Schools, shops and public transport all within a leisurely 800 metre stroll.

• Sighted on 505sqm lot in a quiet cul-de-sac location.

• There is a wonderful covered alfresco area for entertaining or maybe just sitting with a book enjoying the established gardens which apart from the tranquillity also offer privacy from the outside world.

Nothing to Do

23A HARVIE DRIVE, BOAMBEE

EAST

$579,000 - $599,000

• Neat as a pin compact home set on 431sqm lot

• 2 bedrooms, both with built in robes and ceiling fans

• Air conditioned open plan living area and large kitchen

• Single carport with remote door and outdoor entertaining at rear

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

2 1 1

Land Size: 431sqm

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Perfect Suburban Oasis

5 KOEL PLACE, BOAMBEE EAST

$639,000 - $669,000

• Discover epitome of comfort with this 3 bedroom home set in a cul de sac location.

• All bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans.

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

• Beautiful plantation shutters throughout with polished timber floors throughout the living areas. unre.com.au/koe5

Land Size: 804sqm

Great Starter in Great Location

6 PIRANI PLACE, TOORMINA

$699,000 - $719,000

• Large cream kitchen with electric appliances, breakfast bar

• Two living areas including large loungeroom at the front & living space in converted garage, which can be easily returned to a car space

• Sunny backyard with outdoor entertaining area, garden shed

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Charlotte Evans 0490 265 578

3 1 1

• A great starter or downsizer ready to move into an enjoy. unre.com.au/mak4 Land Size: 506sqm

Nestled in the trees

14 FOREST VIEW CLOSE, BONVILLE

$899,000

• Set well back off a private driveway at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

• Quality built Hopwood home on massive 1.85 hectare lot.

• 3 bedroom, main with ensuite and walk-in robe Open plan living area with stunning white kitchen with modern appliances Convenience, privacy and space

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

3 2 1

Land Size: 1.85 hectare unre.com.au/for14

Sawtell Development Opportunity

54 ELIZABETH STREET, SAWTELL

$1,350,000

• Opportunity certainly knocks on this desirable Sawtell development property.

• A perfect central Sawtell Location in Elizabeth Street with main road and rear laneway access.

• A 607sqm lot of R3, Medium Density Residential zoned land.

• Presently has a 2 bedroom original cottage on the land.

• Boundaries approx 12.2m x 40.1m

Chris Hines 0439 667 719

Kim McGinty 0432 953 796

2 1 1

Land Size: 607sqm

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Chris Hines 0439 667 719

3 1 1

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Toormina team tops Rotary’s recordbreaking trivia event

By Andrea FERRARI

A RECORD breaking attendance at Rotary Club

“We had a very successful Trivia Night last night, Friday 1 September, at the Sawtell RSL Club,” Rotary Club of

capacity with 35 full tables.”

For the fourth time in a row, Toormina Public School won the trivia, with the team presented with the Highgrove

Many teams were dressed in their chosen theme, adding

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colour to the evening and giving a festival feeling to the fundraiser.

“It was a great night with plenty of atmosphere, fun and laughter.

“Profit wise it was the most successful since we started six years ago,” said Alan.

Trivia Master Jordan Oppy and his assistant Giordan Pakes did a great job as they

Breakers and Saints win AFL North Coast grand finals

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour

Breakers women and Sawtell/Toormina Saints

Under 18s sides have both triumphed during AFL North Coast’s grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The Breakers won the women’s premiership, while the Saints won the Under 18s premiership, as both clubs added to their considerable trophy cabinets.

The Breakers women lifted the premiership cup after a 3.3 (21) to 0.5 (5) victory against the Northern

Beaches Blues, in a replay of last year's grand final.

The Breakers were the first club to win two premierships in the AFL North Coast’s women’s competition since its inception in 2018, having previously won in 2020.

The Breakers certainly peaked at the right time of the season, with eight straight wins on their way to winning the premiership from fourth spot on the ladder.

Breakers coach Martin Garoni praised the performance of his side after playing so well at the business end of the season.

famously do around the Coffs Coast’s trivia hotspots.

Monies raised go towards the Rotary Club of Sawtell Schools Program to buy books for local schools for their Early Readers Literacy Program.

“We have just recently allocated the money for the books from the 2022 event, which have all been delivered.

“The next batch will be in

July next year,” said Alan. “We will be helping out many of the schools throughout the year and at their end of year assemblies.”

On Tuesday 5 September Alan, along with fellow club member Ray Baldwin, attended Coffs Harbour Christian Community School’s Public Speaking and Poetry competition as judges.

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q Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s celebrate their premiership win.

“It was a brilliant performance by the team, to finish with eight straight wins is a credit to them,” he

said.

Northern Beaches Blues player Gina Cardillo was named best on ground.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s capped off a stellar season with a convincing grand final victory, winning the premiership cup with a 14.6 (90) to 7.2 (44) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The Saints lost just once all season on their

way to winning this year’s premiership.

The Saints jumped out to a 20-point lead at quarter time, and extended their lead to 29 points at the last break, as the Saints made the most of their multiple forward 50 entries kicking 14 goals and 6 behinds for the match.

Saints player Jai Bowd was awarded the Nathan Harris Medal as best on ground.

Hockey Coffs Coast grand finals to be decided

By Aiden BURGESS

HOCKEY Coffs Coast’s top teams will go head-tohead for the ultimate prize, during their grand final day on Saturday.

Coffs Coast’s hockey champions will be crowned at the Coffs Harbour Hockey Complex, with grand finals

to be decided for the Men’s Division 1 and Division 2 competitions, and the Women's Division 1 and 2 combined, and Division 3 competitions.

Beaches Hockey Club will feature teams in four grand finals, while Bellingen Hockey Club will have three teams on the

day.

Beaches Hockey Club and Urunga Hockey Club will meet in both the men’s grand finals, with Beaches Mackerels and the Urunga Thunda playing off in the Men’s Division 1, with the Beaches Coast Hotel Camels and Urunga Cyclones playing off for the Men’s

Division 2 title.

Beaches Hockey Club and Bellingen Hockey Club play off in two women’s grand finals, as the Beaches Seahorses and Bellingen Magpies face off in the Women’s Division 1, and the Beaches Seadragons and Bellingen Braves vie for the Women’s Division 2 title.

Norths Roar and the Bellingen Swoopers play off in the Women's Division 3 grand final.

Beaches Hockey Club and Bellingen Hockey Club have both won premierships, with their junior teams winning their Hockey Coffs Coast grand finals.

Beaches Snappers won the 16s grand final with a 5-4 victory against the Urunga Lightning, capping off a season in which they also topped the ladder.

The Bellingen Bull Sharks won the 14s grand final, beating the Beaches Barracudas 2-1 at the Coffs Harbour Hockey Complex.

q The Toormina Public School trivia team, the Toormie Truckers, ran out winners for the fourth year running: Erin DeMassi, Ash West, Jenny Hudson, Dave Hudson, Penny Ward, Tara Partridge, Matt Hankinson and Colleen Hankinson.

q Packed to capacity, the newly renovated Princess Room at the Sawtell RSL Club hosted the Rotary Club of Sawtell’s Trivia Night fundraiser.

q Coffs Harbour Breakers women celebrate their premiership win.

Tigers progress to Grand Final

By David WIGLEY

THE Coffs Coast Tigers have secured their spot in this season's Men's Premier League grand final, triumphing 1-0 against the Northern Storm in a thrilling semi-final clash at Korora.

Now, the Tigers eagerly await the outcome of this

weekend's preliminary final showdown between the Northern Storm and the Woolgoolga Wolves, set to unfold at the same venue, Korora.

The Woolgoolga Wolves breathed new life into their season, achieving a crucial 1-0 victory at home against the Coffs City United Lions in their elimination semifinal last weekend.

Throughout the season, the Storm and Wolves

shared the spotlight, with each team notching one victory and two draws in their four encounters, including a 1-1 stalemate in their most recent face-off during Round 17.

With the Storm, who clinched the season premiership, striving to avoid an early exit from the finals, the Wolves are currently riding a wave of confidence, boasting an impressive seven-match

unbeaten streak.

The triumphant side in the Northern Storm versus Woolgoolga Wolves bout will face the Coffs Coast Tigers in the Men's Premier League grand final.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 16 September, when the big dance takes place at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

In the Men's Reserve division, the Woolgoolga Wolves, who topped the regular-season standings, have secured their spot in the grand final with a nailbiting 3-2 victory against the Coffs Coast Tigers in their semi-final held at Woolgoolga.

Coffs rugby juniors

selected to NSW Waratahs squad

By Aiden BURGESS

FOUR of Coffs Harbour’s most promising young Rugby Union players have been selected to an NSW Waratahs squad.

Coffs Harbour Snappers juniors Kden Carter, Darcy Cruickshanks and Jack Harrison, and SCU Marlins junior Cooper Moore have been selected to the NSW Waratahs Gen Blue Under 15 squad.

The Under 15 squad consists of 100 players that will be split into four teams who will compete at the Gen Blue Cup at the Camden Rugby Club later this month.

Kden Carter, Darcy

Cruickshanks, and Jack Harrison play for the Coffs Harbour Snappers Under 16s, while Cooper Moore plays for the SCU Marlins Under 16s side.

It is the second straight year that Kden Carter has been selected to the State squad, after making the NSW Waratahs Gen Blue Under 14 team who took part in last year's Under 15 Next Gen Cup.

Snappers junior president Paul Butcher has coached the four juniors, and explained the playing attributes which helped them to catch the attention of the Waratahs.

“I coached them as part of the Mid North Coast Axemen

team at the NSW Country Championships, where we came fifth in the state,” he said.

“Kden was a standout at the Country Championships and in the City vs Country match.

“He is a natural athlete and reads the game really well at fullback, and he's an x-factor wherever he plays.

“Darcy is a halfback, and his biggest asset is the way he reads the game.

“Jack plays wing and outside centre, and his biggest asset is his footwork and he has speed to burn.

“And Cooper is a good thinker and able to read the game really well.”

Masters Swimming Club wins NSW Sue Johnstone Trophy

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming Club has won the NSW Sue Johnstone Trophy for 2022, a prize awarded to the club with the highest average point score over two Sydney carnivals.

“A great result for the

club,” Jamie Marschke, spokesperson for Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming Club told News Of The Area.

The club’s members have been busy competing in recent meets.

“Two of our Coffs Harbour Masters swimmers have travelled north to

compete in the last few weeks.”

Paul Edwards competed at the Southside Masters Short Course meet in Brisbane.

Paul claimed first place in the 100m freestyle and almost broke the magical minute mark coming in at 1:00.90, finished second in the 50m breaststroke, second in the 100m individual medley and first in the 200m individual medley for his age group (55-59).

Paul was in the heat following Olympic medallist Susie O’Neill, in which she broke the 50m butterfly world record for her age group, 50-54, with a time of 28.95 seconds.

“It’s always a thrill for masters swimmers to see, and compete

amongst, these ex-Olympian swimmers in Masters events,” said Jamie.

“The Brisbane meet saw a great day of swimming with some well-deserved times which will be club records.”

Jamie also competed in the Northern Territory Open Water Championships.

“Yes, in an enclosed ocean pool,” he said.

Darwin has an enclosed ocean pool at the harbourfront to allow swimming all year round.

“Darwin has box jellyfish from October to May and the

ever-present crocodiles in the harbour,” he said.

Competing in the 2.5km swim open category, Jamie was able to break away with the leader to grab second place.

“The water was warm, and I had to do three laps of this inner harbour which is protected by a big break wall to stop the crocodiles from roaming in.

“Not being close to my peak fitness, I was starting to fade towards the end of the race but held onto second place,” he said.

q Paul Edwards from Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming Club competed in four events at the Southside Masters Short Course meet in Brisbane.

q Kden Carter has been selected to the NSW Waratahs Gen Blue squad for the second straight year.

q The Coffs Coast Tigers’ leading marksman, Ethan Secchi, receiving the Golden Boot Award at the NCF Awards Night with guest speaker Leah Blayney, Head Coach of the Young Matildas and Future Matildas program.

q Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming Club member Jamie Marschke at the Northern Territory Open Water Championships.

q Competitors in the 2.5km open swim: Darwin Swimming Club’s Liam Brown, who placed first, Cole Roberts, who won third place and Jamie Marschke from Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming Club, who won silver.

Blayney presents North Coast Football's annual awards

By David WIGLEY

LEAH Blayney, a rising star in Australian football, took the stage last weekend as the guest presenter at North Coast Football's (NCF) Annual Awards.

As the Head Coach of the Young Matildas and the Future Matildas Program, Blayney offered valuable insights into the numerous pathways for young female players to the senior national team.

Predicted to be the future coach of the Matildas by NCF Committee Member Sean Cahill, Blayney held the audience spellbound with her rollercoaster journey of playing for the Matildas.

She candidly shared the heartfelt highs and lows of being an elite footballer, including the agonising decision she had to make to prematurely retire from football to avoid risking a permanent injury.

Blayney's infectious enthusiasm for coaching and constant improvement resonated with the audience, as she emphasised resilience as a key trait for elite-level footballers.

"Every top player has

faced injuries or missed selections,” she said.

“Resilience is crucial; these setbacks should motivate you to become better.

“It's that extra one percent - whether in training, skills, nutrition, or learningthat makes the difference."

Via video link, Fox Sports presenter Adam Peacock presented the Referee of the Year award to Jason Hillier. Peacock then announced the Men's Premier League Coach of the Year, with the award going to Eric McCarthy from Northern Storm.

Neil Witherdin from Boambee FC won the Women's Coach of the Year accolade.

Socceroos' all-time leading goalscorer, Tim Cahill, joined the virtual ceremony to present the Women's Division One Player of the Year award to Katie Thorn from Urunga.

Azad Qasim was named the Men's Premier League Player of the Year.

Tim Cahill also announced Hannah CliftWilson as the Women's Division One 'Mackenzie Arnold' Goalkeeper of the Year and Jack Wujcik from Westlawn FC as the 'Mark Bosnich and Matty Ryan' Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.

Boambee's standout player, Kylie McDonald, clinched the Golden Boot for Women's Division One,

while

Lana Hilton from Coutts Crossing won the Volunteer of the Year award amongst a short list of nominees all worthy of the coveted award.

League winners across the senior grades were awarded with the Premiers trophy as follows:

2023 Men’s Reserve –Woolgoolga Wolves

2023 Men’s 2nd Division

North – Coutts Crossing

Cougars

2023 Men’s 2nd Division

South – Urunga Raiders

2023 Women’s 2nd Division North – Coutts

Crossing Coyotes

2023 Women’s

Ben Dove double propels flight to finals

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football clinched their spot in the finals of the Premier Youth League in both the under 18s and under 15s divisions at the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday.

In the under 18s division, North Coast wrapped up a remarkable season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Edgeworth Eagles from Newcastle on the final day of the season.

This victory earned them three crucial points, securing the second position on the ladder.

They finished 13 points behind league champions Newcastle Olympic and

Coffs

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour and District

Sporting Car Club has held its latest big day of high-octane racing.

The club held its Coffs Mechanical Repairs Round 5 Khanacross event.

A club spokesperson gave a recap of a big day of racing that featured cars that had not been seen at previous events.

“There were some

cars that hadn’t been seen at previous events in attendance,” they said.

“Martin Smith came with a recently purchased and prepared Nissan Pulsar Q.

“He had offered Tony Creer a drive for the day in the car and Tony took advantage of this to be the outright winner of the day.

“Gianni Accadia had a good day out with a rearwheel-drive Nissan Bluebird to win class D honours.

“Adam Smeaton had a well-prepared Toyota Corolla.”

Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club’s next event will be held on Sunday, 24 September.

Anyone interested in attending can check the club’s Facebook page and the club’s website www.coffscarclub. com.au/ for details.

Old members, current members and new members are welcome.

held a comfortable fivepoint lead over third-placed Lambton Jaffas.

The standout performance of the match came from fleet-footed left winger Ben Dove, who dazzled with two goals and consistently troubled the Eagles' defence with his penetrating runs and football skills down the left flank.

Tahseen Edo went close on several occasions in the first half and was rewarded with the third and final goal for North Coast.

Meanwhile, in the under 15s category, North Coast also secured a spot in the finals with a commanding 5-0 win over the Edgeworth

Eagles.

The under 15s finished their season in impressive fashion, registering four wins and a draw in their last five games. This strong finish propelled them into third place, just three points behind Valentine FC and five points behind leaders Broadmeadow Magic.

However, the under 16s faced a setback, losing 3-1, while the under 14s suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat.

North Coast's impressive performances in the under 18s and under 15s divisions have set the stage for an exciting journey in the upcoming finals of the Premier Youth League.

Ethan Sechi secured the Men's Golden Boot title.

q Outright winner Tony Creer.

q North Coast’s Ben Dove celebrates two goals in the last round of the Premier Youth League.

q Eric McCarthy from Northern Storm won Men’s Premier League Coach of the Year.

q Katie Thorn from Urunga won Women’s Division One Player of the Year.

q Azad Qasim from Coffs City United won Men’s Premier League Player of the Year.

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start, provides a unique opportunity for local golfers to play alongside one of these legends.

Spots are still available to play in the morning groups.

Players interested in teeing off in the Pro-Am will need to contact the Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s reception on 66523244 to book or send an email to reception@ coffsharbourgolfclub.com. au.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club general manager Paul McAra said the cost to play in the Stableford event is $75.

“The price includes not just the 18 holes of golf in the morning but also drink vouchers, breakfast, a food platter after the game and a chance to play with one of the Legends of Australian Golf,” McAra said.

With the professionals playing for a share of the $15,000 in prize money on offer, there promises to be some hot golf produced on this exciting day.

Countdown to grand final: Boambee Eagles await their challenger

By David WIGLEY

THE Boambee Eagles have secured their opportunity to compete for a prestigious premiership double, having emerged as the season premiers and secured their place in the Women's 1st Division grand final.

Their journey to this final showdown was marked by a 2-1 victory against the Urunga Raiders in a high-stakes semi-final held at Ayrshire Park.

The Raiders have a chance at redemption and a

shot at earning a grand final berth.

They will face the Coffs City United Lionesses in this weekend's preliminary final, taking place at Urunga.

The Lionesses have earned their spot in this crucial showdown by virtue of a hard-fought 2-1 win at home against the Woolgoolga Wildcats in the elimination semi-final.

Looking back at the season, the Raiders hold the advantage in their head-tohead encounters against the Lionesses, securing two

wins and a draw in their four meetings.

This includes a commanding 3-0 victory in their most recent clash during Round 17.

The outcome of the Raiders vs Lionesses match will determine who faces off against the Boambee Eagles in the Women's 1st Division grand final.

Mark your calendars for this exciting showdown, set to take place on Saturday, September 16, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Byron Bay Magpies win AFL North Coast premiership

By Aiden BURGESS

THE BYRON Bay Magpies have capped off a dominant debut season in the AFL North Coast with a premiership win.

The Magpies won the AFL North Coast’s senior premiership in their first season playing in the competition, after having previously played in the Queensland Football Association Northern Rivers competition.

The Magpies won this year's grand final in convincing style, beating

AFL North Coast award best and fairest winners

By Aiden

BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s best and fairest players of the 2023 season have been announced during vote counts on the competition’s social media platform.

Byron Bay Magpies player Blayne Hull was awarded the Brian Saville Medal as the best and fairest of the seniors’ competition.

Jai Langenberg (Sawtell/ Toormina Saints) finished runner up in the count.

Byron Bay Magpies player Lilli Hutchings was the best and fairest winner of the women’s competition, with Gina Cardillo of the Northern Beaches Blues finishing runner up by one vote after winning the last

two best and fairest awards.

Alec Baldwin of the Nambucca Valley Lions was awarded the Paul Sheldon Medal as the best and fairest of the reserve’s competition.

Jai Bowd from the Sawtell/Toormina Saints finished as best and fairest in the Under 18s, with

the Port Macquarie Magpies

14.13 (97) to 5.9 (39) at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

It capped off a tremendous season in which they lost just once on the field, to their grand final opponents in Round 11.

Byron Bay came out all guns blazing to take a 28-point lead at quarter time, and did not let up with five goals in the second quarter extending their lead to 42 points at half-time, which proved to be unassailable.

Byron Bay’s Oliver Rojo

Chad Anderson (Sawtell/ Toormina Saints), and Oscar McKenzie (Coffs Breakers) finishing runners up by one vote.

Amaia Wain of the Bellingen Bulldogs was awarded the Nikki Wallace Medal as best and fairest of the Youth Girls 17s competition.

Northern Beaches Blues player Akybe Murphy was the best and fairest of the

was awarded the Woodlock Medal as the best on ground. The Nambucca Valley Lions capped off a stellar season winning the reserve grade premiership.

The Lions were dominant in their 21.8 (134) to 2.1 (13) demolition of the Port Macquarie Magpies in their grand final, an exclamation point on a season in which they only lost once due to a forfeit.

Lions player Aaron Clarke was named the best on ground.

Youth Girls 14s season.

Clancy Tune of the Sawtell/Toormina Saints was the Under 12s best and fairest.

Zane Guthrie of the Coffs Harbour Breakers won the Ackerly Colliver Medal as the Under 14s best and fairest.

Wilson Baade from the Nambucca Valley Lions was the best and fairest of the Under 16s.

q The Urunga Raiders in full force at last Saturday’s NCF awards night where they won multiple awards.

q Once ranked number 23 in the world, popular Australian golfer Peter Lonard will be playing in Coffs Harbour next week in the Watsons Leisure Centre Legends Pro-Am.

q PGA Tour winner Andre Stolz will be teeing up in the Watsons Leisure Centre Legends Pro-Am being played at Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday, September 15.

q Woodlock Medallist Oliver Rojo gets a kick away during Byron Bay’s AFL North Coast Grand Final win over Port Macquarie.

Seahorses out to make club history in big day of grand finals

By Aiden BURGESS

THE WOOLGOOLGA

Seahorses will be out to make club history when they take to the field for their Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League grand final on Sunday.

The Seahorses will try to win the first Group 2 first grade premiership in the club’s history, as they take on the South Grafton Rebels during a big day of grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

As the Seahorses try to win the first grade premiership for the very first time, they take on a Rebels side who has been no stranger to success in recent years.

The Rebels won last year's premiership and also won the

title in 2015 and 2016. The Seahorses enter their fourth first grade grand final in the club’s history, and their first since 2008 when they went down by one point to the Orara Valley Axemen.

Both clubs have history on the line in the premiership decider, in what shapes as being a grand final for the ages.

The Seahorses have ridden the momentum of a seven-match winning streak to reach the grand final, and could not be better poised to break their premiership duck.

Standing in their way is a Rebels side trying to win back-to-back premierships for the second time in the club’s history.

The Seahorses have won

two of their three meetings against the Rebels this season, including a 30-12 win in their major semi-final.

The Seahorses and Coffs Harbour Comets have both made three grand finals each this season.

The Seahorses and Comets face off in both the reserve grade and League Tag grand finals, while the Comets take on the Macksville Sea Eagles in the Under 18s season decider.

The South Grafton Rebels hosted an afternoon of preliminary finals, as teams played off for grand final spots.

The Rebels made their second straight first grade grand final with a 34-16 win against the Nambucca Heads

Roosters.

The Coffs Harbour Comets made the reserve grade grand final, having a 26-16 victory against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

The Comets also qualified for the Under 18s premiership decider with a 26-18 win against the Nambucca Heads Roosters.

The Woolgoolga

Seahorses had a 10-0 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles to make the League Tag grand final.

By Aiden BURGESS

GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s best teams will play off for premiership glory when they clash in a big day of grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium

this Saturday.

The Coffs Harbour Comets will feature in three grands finals, as they take on the Kempsey Dragons in the Under 11s, the Smithtown Tigers in the Under 13s, and the Nambucca Valley Tigers

in the Under 14s.

The Sawtell Panthers will also play off in three grand finals, as they get set to face off against the Woolgoolga Seahorses for the Under 15s premiership, and against the Bowraville Tigers for the

Under 16s premiership.

The Panthers also play the Bellingen Valley/Dorrigo Magpies in the Under 16 League Tag grand final.

The Smithtown Tigers and Kempsey Dragons play off the Under 12s premiership.

A few teams qualified for this season’s grand finals by winning their preliminary

finals at Geoff King Motors Oval.

Group 2 Junior Rugby League teams play off for premierships

Coffs Harbour Comets Red had a 30-12 win against minor premiers Smithtown Tigers to make the Under 11s grand final.

The Comets beat the Woolgoolga Seahorses 36-16 to earn a spot in the Under 13s grand final.

Sawtell Panthers Under 15s prevailed 20-18 against the Bowraville Tigers, while the Panthers Under 16s had a 22-12 win against the Comets.

The Panthers Under 16 League Tag side booked their grand final spot with a 42-10 win against the Smithtown Tigers.

Goalscoring Sambrook to represent region on national stage

By David WIGLEY

NORTH Coast Football’s Logan Sambrook has been selected to represent Northern NSW Football (NNSW) at the Football Australia National Youth Championships in Sydney in October.

Sambrook has enjoyed a stellar season scoring goals as the centre forward for North Coast Football under 15s in the Premier Youth League. He also steps up to play in the under 16s when required.

Following eye-catching performances at Talented Support Program (TSP) tournaments held across Sydney and Newcastle, Sambrook received news of his selection in the under 15s with delight.

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“I was notified via email and I felt extremely happy as this year they are only putting forward one NNSW team so I didn't know how I would go, I felt really nervous waiting to find out.

“Over the next six weeks we have training nights and a two day training camp to attend in Newcastle,” he said.

In addition to juggling footballs at training, the fifteen-year-old Year 10 student is conscientiously juggling his school studies.

“I find it challenging at times to juggle school work and training as I train four nights a week, play every weekend and travel every second weekend to Newcastle, so there is very little time for anything else.

“I wouldn't have it any

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A winning streak at the business end of the season for North Coast Football under 15s championed his cause.

“We are going really well now (in the Premier Youth League) and sitting third on the ladder.

“The next few games will see where we stand for the finals.

“All the teams really want a chance to play in the finals and hopefully we stay in the top four to make the finals.

“We are also on a streak of thirteen wins in a row, so keeping that is our goal.

“There are a lot of talented players out there and it's such a great opportunity to play amongst them,” Sambrook said.

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q The Woolgoolga Seahorses and South Grafton Rebels play off in this weekend’s first grade grand final. Photo: Kell Woods.

q Logan Sambrook (left) on the charge for North Coast Football versus Valentine FC.

Ray Huxley

3rd September 2023

Peacefully at home in Coffs Harbour. Beloved husband of Pam (dec). Loving father of Mark, Shane, Rayleen and partners. Loving Pop to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Aged 82 Years

“The skipper is not always right, but never wrong.”

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ray’s funeral service to be held on Friday, 15th September 2023 at 10.30am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Thence for interment in the adjoining Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

REYNOLDS

Gwendoline Mary ‘Gwen’

5th September 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Urunga. Dearly beloved wife of George. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mark & Lisa, Tanya (dec’d) and Craig & Tammy. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.

Aged 75 Years

Rest In Peace

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Gwen’s Memorial Service to be celebrated in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 8th September 2023 commencing at 2.30 pm.

Gwen will be privately interred in the Anglican portion of the Armidale Cemetery, Armidale.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

SAWTELL

Arnold Ross ‘Arnie’

1st September 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Boambee East. Dearly beloved husband of Millie. Loving father and father-in-law of Ray & Sue and Julie & Chris Ward. Adored grandfather of Adrian, Ben, Doug, Kiara and Steve. Cherished great-grandfather of Hazel.

Aged 85 Years

Lovingly Remembered Always Relatives and friends are invited to attend Arnie’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 8th September 2023 commencing at 1.00 pm. Ex Service Personnel are invited to attend.

Arnie’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01 Contact

ORR, Janice Pauline

5th September 2023, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Coffs Harbour. Mother of Pauline and Jacqueline (dec’d). Grandmother of Teresa, Phillip and Pamela, great-grandmother of their children. Dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty of their children.

Aged 64 Years

Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Janice’s Funeral Service to be held in St. John’s Anglican Church, Coffs Harbour on Monday 11th September 2023 commencing at 2.30 pm, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Stephen Zironda (Steve)

4th September 2023

Late of Toormina. Adored Father of Mark, Anthony and Kieren. Father-in-law to Julie. Proud Pop of Michael, Alessandra and Jaxon. Beloved son of Brian & Linda. Loved brother of Neil, Julie and Terri. Fond uncle and friend to many.

Aged 57 Years At Peace

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Steve’s funeral service to be held on Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 10.30am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

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DEADLINE: 12noon

Public Notices

The Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre Inc

AGM will be held at 35 Beach St on 25 September 2023 at 11am. Interested community members are cordially invited to attend. RSVP 02 6654 1598 by 21/9.

CLEARING SALE

A/c Flynn & Kelsall

165 Central Bucca Road, Bucca NSW

Saturday 16th September 10am Start

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Revival Centres Church - Coffs Harbour -

Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?

Seminar Hut, 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour

Sundays 10.00 am Mobile 0427 949 206 - revivalcentres.org

Seeking volunteers to act as readers and writers for HSC exams

Students with disabilities who are sitting the HSC exams are able to access support known as Disability Provisions. Disability provisions are a practical arrangement that helps a student access the exams on the same level as those without disabilities. For example, a student with dyslexia who struggles with reading and writing may be able to access support through a reader or writer. This support removes the reading and writing barriers to ensure the student is able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in that subject area.

The Learning Resource Centre is looking for volunteers to act as readers and writers to support students during their HSC exams. The exams start on Wednesday 11th October until Thursday 2nd November.The role of the reader and writer is to sit with the student during their HSC exam and read the test paper to the student and/or write their answers. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more information please contact Pam Moran K - 12 LRC coordinator via email pmoran@bdc.nsw.edu.au or phone (66515644 ext 235).

50 Armidale Street, South Grafton 0266434411

Mitch: 0428 470 132 Jonny: 0438 735 061 Sam: 0490 776 889

Bid Card System will apply Light Refreshments Available

GOSPEL MEETINGS

CWA Hall

21 Elizabeth Street, Sawtell Sundays 4pm–5pm Wednesdays 7.30pm–8.15pm (excluding 5 July, 2 Aug, 6 Sept, 4 Oct)

Everyone is welcome. Contact: Jenny 0417 983 831 or Jean 0409 466 803

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Very old stock Saddle, beautiful $200

Items

Antique fire grate $350

Solid limewashed coffee table 150x85cm $200

1 cowhide 3 piece suite, 3 seater, 2 seater and 2 lounge chairs carved base made in Belgium. Exc cond $2,000 York running machine, commercial grade, exc cond $1,200

Ph: 6568 5026 or 0456 630 421

Located Nambucca Heads

House for Sale

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HOUSE in Coffs Harbour or surrounds, $400,000 0458 878 765 e290923

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A set of headphones found in South Coffs on Sunday 23/07/23. Ph 0493 082 090

DEC'D estate. Sat 9

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22 Bonnie St. Books furniture, homewares toys, clothing, electric. e080923

MOVING! Caravan & camping gear, tools and general household items Sun 10/9. 9am start

2 Marlin Close, Emerald Beach

For Sale

2 Darcy Doyle glass framed prints, 40cm x 50cm 'The Kite

For Sale

ANTIQUE Cedar dressing table $125

Baccarat Crystal dressing table set, with perfume bottles and ring stand $125. Whatnot $20. 0492 916 062

ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605

Chihuahua x Pom puppy 4 mths old and GORGEOUS Vacc., chipped, wormed. Great with kids/other dog Microchip no 953010006616 Reluctantly $1250 neg. 0417 698 230

Woolgoolga Cemetery found on Fathers Day 3/9. 0420 349 305

Free

CLOTHES line, fold down wall mounted, 10 lines. 6653 8337

Flyer' and 'Hopscotch'

Photos can be sent $40. 0490 161 119

2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436 F040823

ASPIRE Metal commode with adjustable legs. Has padded back and arm rests. $60 0490 161 119 BBQ 4 burner Capt N. Cook. Large Home made cooking plate plus small grill plate. VG Cond $100 Ph. 0411527727

BACKPACK, large PMS. Photos can be sent. $45. 0490161119

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710

MALTESE x Shih Tzu puppies, 1 f 991003002129154 $1,600 0432 426 080

Personal MALTESE Shih Tzu puppy 1 boy available BIN# B000616552 Located Port Stephens Call or text 0474 378 452

FILL & mulch material Hulberts Rd Toormina Free and loaded. Ph 0418 660 838 F010923

Garage Sale

40 Bluegum Ave, Sandy Beach. Sat 9/9. 8am - 3pm. Heaps of bric a brac, kitchenware and collectables. Moving sale

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A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box $35. 0490 161 119

AIR conditioner Daikin

5.0 kW reverse cycle $900 ono. Brand new hardly used, purchased in error. 0417 776 453

ANGLE grinder 125mm with diamond cut off disc $25 0403 033 205

BENCH grinder. $100 0400 323 656

BILLARD table 8ft x 4ft plus accessories - equal to new. Slate top, Drop pockets, turn legs and sides. Full price $5,000 Ph: 6653 7595

BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491

BLACK metal standard floor lamp. Photo can be supplied. $30. 0490 161 119 F250823

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The majority of Council’s road network has been impacted to some extent, which has resulted in an unprecedented amount of repairs to undertake. Council is aware there are numerous potholes, corrugations and gravel loss on some roads. Council has recorded 67 significant landslip events that will require remediation through the LGA, with an estimated repair cost in the order of $40million and further information is available on landslip damages via an interactive map located on Council’s website by following the Disaster Recovery link. Since the March 2021 flooding, the damage bill to date has been in excess of $4.4million predominately directed toward our emergency relief works on the road network. These works are still on-going. Council’s flood recovery program is a multi-faceted process involving the co-ordination of a number of specialised consultants, contractors, scarce materials and receiving funding approval. Council has its own teams and contractors engaged to undertake repairs to urban and rural sealed road network as well as the unsealed road network prioritising high speed roads, higher use roads and bus routes. Should you know of a road that is in poor or unsafe condition please call Council on (02) 6568 2555 and report it. We thank the community for their patience and understanding and remind residents and road users to drive to the road conditions as maintenance works continue around the Nambucca Valley LGA. Following the March 2021, February 2022 and June 2022 severe storms and flooding, the Nambucca Valley Local Government Area (LGA) received Natural Disaster Declarations resulting in the State and Commonwealth providing funding support to help with the cost of cleaning up and restoring damaged road and essential public assets. www.nambucca.nsw.gov.au

Sailor was surrendered to Council 7 August 2023. She is microchipped, desexed but not lifetime registered. Sailor is four and a half years old, very friendly, calm and likes to watch the world go by. She loves food and lots of pats!

Sailor is not too fond of other cats and she is FIV +. Sailor must be the only cat in the household and is to be kept inside to prevent the spread of FIV + to any other cats. Sailor is looking for her new forever home.

For more information please contact Council on 6568 2555.

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SUNDAY

THE NEWSREADER

ABC, 8.30pm

The headlines ripped from the history pages; the compelling relationship between troubled Helen (Anna Torv) and in-denial Dale (Sam Reid); and, of course, the meticulously detailed ’80s wardrobes and settings: what’s not to love about this engrossing and dark homegrown series?

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA JUNIOR

ABC TV PLUS, 7.05pm

Costa Georgiadis’ sizeable fan club is set to swell. In a move sure to inspire a new generation of green thumbs, this veteran gardening show has planted a fresh series for kids. After enamouring children playing a garden gnome in the outdoorsy series Get Grubby TV Georgiadis is the perfect presenter of this educational and fun lark. Premiering tonight, and featuring 20 episodes, beekeeping, composting and veggie gardening are on the agenda, along with Gardening Australia stalwarts Tammy Huynh, Clarence Slockee and Hannah Maloney.

FRIDAY, September 8

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne prunes native plants.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal) Part 2 of 3. Gabe is blackmailed into further criminal behaviour by Anthony over his links to Sam.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Nelson investigate after an artist who had a manuscript stolen is electrocuted.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Innocent. (Malv, R)

12.00 Harrow. (Mv, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Returning for its highly anticipated second season, the top-notch drama moves forward one year to 1987 – it’s election night with Hawke versus Howard – and Helen and Dale now basking in the glow of being dubbed “The Golden Couple of News”. Yet, the newsreaders’ veneer of success is brittle and when former colleague Geoff (Robert Taylor) surfaces on a new network, it’s game on.

WEDNESDAY STARSTRUCK

ABC, 9.30pm

Dynamic Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo’s quirky rom-com has returned for its third season with an unexpected twist. After concluding on a heartwarming note between lovers Jessie (Matafeo) and Tom (Nikesh Patel), this spirited, funny story has fast-forwarded two years, and Jessie is now single. “It could have just been another year of Tom and Jessie going out and crazy pratfalls and stuff that happened because he’s famous,” declares Matafeo. “I’d be bored by that… I want to get to the heavy stuff.” As we ponder whether their spark can be reignited, Jessie distracts herself from news of Tom’s engagement by going on a date. Lively and refreshing, this new direction is seductive.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG)

8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav)

9.40 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (Ml, R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

12.05 Reunions. (Mas, R)

1.55 Box 21. (MA15+v, R)

3.45 Food Safari. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile shows how to make a daybed. Graham Ross visits the Broughton Hall garden.

7.30 Football. AFL. Finals Series. First elimination final. Carlton v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) Adam Cooney, Cam Luke and Georgie Parker present their unique analysis of the week in AFL.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The upgrade is set to launch.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First qualifying final. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.30 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, Mlnsv, R) Clint Eastwood.

12.30 MOVIE: Slayground. (1983, Mlv, R)

2.20 It’s All Greek To Me. (R)

2.50 9Honey: He Said She Said.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.30

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks and British Vogue’s head fashionista Edward Enninful. Music comes from Self Esteem.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, September 9

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30

Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Mal, R) 2.55 Landline. (R)

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (Final, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (Final, PG, R)

5.30 Matt Okine Is Going To Die. (PGa, R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) Annabel Crabb meets Lidia Thorpe.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mav) Looking to be punished, Will ends up battered and bruised in the middle of nowhere.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) After a suspected poacher is found dead from a single gunshot wound, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Final, MA15+v, R)

Johann and his hit men arrive in town.

10.45 You Can’t Ask That: Recent War Veterans. (Mals, R)

11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGad, R) 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saved By A

(PGa, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.30

UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 Don’t Forget Us. (R) 5.40 Secret

R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M)

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R)

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGav, R)

11.05 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R)

12.35 Children Of 9/11: Our Story. (PGa, R)

2.45 MOVIE: 9/11: The Falling Man. (2006, Maw, R) 4.05 Food Safari. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, September 10

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of the Tropics. H’lights. 3.30 Going Places. (R)

4.00 Trail Towns. 4.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGav, R)

6.30 Compass. (Final)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

8.30 The Newsreader. (Return, Ml)

It is election night 1987 and Helen and Dale are now established as the “Golden Couple of News”.

9.25 Mother And Son. (Ms, R) Maggie keeps going missing.

9.50 Annika. (Mav, R) A detective inspector returns to Glasgow.

10.40 Total Control. (Mln, R)

11.30 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

12.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Run to the Rose Day and Ladbrokes Cox Plate Qualifier Day.

2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second elimination final. St Kilda v GWS Giants.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second qualifying final. Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) The competition travels to Western Sydney where identical twin sisters Radha and Prabha hope to impress judges Manu Fieldel and Colin Fassnidge with their traditional Indian family recipes.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 11.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v Brisbane Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. Second qualifying final. Penrith Panthers v New Zealand Warriors.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First elimination final. Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. France v New Zealand.

12.30 Ray Warren: Calling Time. (PG, R) A unique insight into Ray Warren.

1.30 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Georgia.

3.45 Rugby World Cup Post-Match.

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) A car freefalls off a ledge.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

9.00 MOVIE: Ghost In The Shell. (2017, Manv, R) In the near future, a cyborg uncovers a conspiracy while working as a counter-terrorism operative. Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) 11.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.00 9/11: The Unheeded Warning. (MA15+v, R)

2.00 9/11: Ten Mistakes. (Ma, R)

2.55 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.45 Food Safari. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. North Queensland Cowboys v Canberra Raiders. 1.20 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. Second elimination final. Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) The artists from Team Guy and Team Jason will take to the stage to fight for a place in the semi-final.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Charles Albright. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Charles Albright, who was convicted of murdering a sex worker and removing her eyeballs.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad) A look at the death of Burt Reynolds.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Traitors. (Final) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.50 FBI. (Mav) After a bioweapon attack leaves two people dead, the FBI tries to determine who is behind it.

9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates a fatal car crash involving a US Navy officer who turns out to be an imposter.

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Ml, R) Ainsley gets into a committed relationship.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, September 11

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Cash chases a lead.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Now that Elijah and Abril are allies, the team must rely on Monica, Elijah’s lawyer, to uncover their plans.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The team pursues a gang leader.

11.15

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. (Return) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.50 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.50 To Be Advised.

10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R) Two gunmen go on a rampage.

11.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) McGee investigates a break-in.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

TUESDAY, September 12

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions and ideas, including an ice facial tool and science kits for kids.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team investigates after a body is found at an ancient burial site that is thought to be cursed.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The team investigates a fatal car crash.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

COFFS COAST NEWS OF THE AREA

WEDNESDAY, September 13

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Ml) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

Wolf. (Madlv)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

Trom. (Premiere, Mv) 12.00 Reyka. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Food Safari. (R)

THURSDAY, September 14

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGad)

9.20

(Final, MA15+lv)

9.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (Return, PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.15 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R)

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 Talking Finals. Hosted by James Brayshaw.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) As the master bedrooms take shape, fake friendships are exposed and conspiracy theories run wild.

8.35 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml)

D’Leanne’s client confronts her with unwelcome news during a family celebration. Gavin chases a lead on a unique Bondi listing that has been sitting on the market for a while. Simon tours a mega mansion.

9.45 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group Stage. Great Britain v Australia. From AO Arena, Manchester, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGl) Jack, Falcon, Dom and Liam play one of their favourite games, You Laugh You Lose.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s in a funk hitting peak mediocrity and just tolerating Ben.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd takes on the role of babysitter.

11.00 FBI. (Mav, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Eden and Remi consider giving up on Kirby.

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Mystery Over The Mediterranean. (PGa) Examines the 2016 crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 that claimed the lives of all 66 passengers and crew.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Wests Tigers v Newcastle Knights. From Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.

10.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v France. From AO Arena, Manchester, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 The Gold. (Mlv) A group of criminals robbing a security depot inadvertently stumbles across a fortune in gold bullion.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) A college’s secret society preys on female students.

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

SOME of the biggest names in the modern era of Australian golf will be playing at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club next week.

Friday, September 15 will see 56 great golfers tee it up in the Watsons Leisure Centre Legends Pro-Am.

Iconic Australian players such as Peter Senior, Peter Lonard, Andre Stolz and Terry Price will be joined by other notable Legends Tour players Guy Wall, David Van Raalte and Euan Walters as well as recent winners on The Legends Tour Brad Burns, Tim Elliott and Christopher Taylor.

The event, which has a morning and afternoon shotgun

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q Peter Senior, a winner of Australian golf’s holy trinity, the Open, PGA and Masters, will be playing in the Legends Pro-Am event in Coffs Harbour next Friday.