Coffs Coast News Of The Area 9 August 2024

By David WIGLEY

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q Logan Sambrook with the players and coaches from the Skills Acquisition Program.

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Sambrook’s Joeys selection a ‘dream come true’

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already netted fifteen goals this season for North Coast, found himself teetering between euphoria and disbelief as the reality of his selection began to sink in.

“I felt absolutely stoked to get the call up. I am extremely excited to have this opportunity,” Sambrook said.

“When I was young playing soccer all I wanted to do was play for Australia; I still can’t believe my dreams are actually coming true.

“Possibly when I am wearing the green and gold, it will then hit me.”

Sambrook’s stellar performance at the National Youth Championships in Wollongong

last month, representing Northern NSW, caught the eye of the national selectors.

He had an excellent tournament, scoring several magnificent goals and finishing as the joint top goalscorer.

After returning from the nationals, he wasted no time in giving back to the sport, helping coach the kids in the Skills Acquisition Program (SAP).

Sambrook’s football journey began at Northern Storm where he played from the ages of six to twelve, before moving to the North Coast representative team.

He has been a standout player for the past four years in the Premier Youth League.

North Coast head coach Greg Brown couldn't hide his excitement at his selection.

"We are absolutely delighted with Logan's progress, this is such a fantastic opportunity," said the former Socceroo and Matildas coach.

The three-match tour will see games played at the National Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on Thursday 15 August and Sunday 18 August, followed by a game on Wednesday 21 August, at Freshwater Stadium Port Vila, Vanuatu, against the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Men’s Under 19s.

Sambrook is set to fly out for national team duty on Sunday, 11 August.

Greens aiming to ‘future-proof’ Coffs Harbour

By Andrew VIVIAN

COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell will contest the upcoming Mayoral election for the Greens, stating his desire to “futureproof” Coffs Harbour against social and environmental challenges.

“I’m standing for Mayor to champion a clean and green future-proofed Coffs Harbour,” Mr Cassell told NOTA.

Greens MP Sue Higginson joined Mr Cassell's six-member team at the Jetty Foreshores on Saturday to announce the party’s ticket for the September 14 local government election.

Timothy Nott, Elaine Sherwood, Renee Gerlach, Olivier La Mer Adair and Lisa Holley complete the local Greens team.

“I’d love to see the City step up its efforts to benefit our community and its environment,” Mr Cassell said.

“The cost-of-living crisis is impacting many in our community and I would like to see Council do more, which it can do by

investing in community planner jobs.”

Mr Cassell, who was first elected to Council in 2021, said as Mayor he would champion a “strategic collaboration between economic and community planning outcomes”.

“I would like to see skilled planners, who care about our community and understand the cost-of-living crisis, foster community networks and deliver policy outcomes for affordable housing, corporate sustainability, disability and age-friendly programs.

“But planners who understand climate change as a threat-multiplier is also what we need.”

With a climate emergency upon us, Mr Cassell said Council must “ramp up planning efforts to adapt and future-proof Coffs Harbour”.

“Coffs' population has grown to 82,000 today from around 18,000 in 1970, and in fifteen years it’s expected to be 106,000.

“With coastal flooding our biggest challenge is how we are planning for impacts

to critical infrastructure such as the airport, hospital, roads and sewage treatment plant, all found in low lying areas.”

The Greens councillor also spoke to the importance of keeping the Jetty Foreshores in public hands and “beautifying the city”.

Ms Higginson, a former public interest environmental lawyer, said “it’s time” for a Greens mayor in Coffs Harbour.

“The incredible natural values of the Coffs Harbour area and dedicated community deserve real representation and advocacy.

"The community-led leadership by Greens councillor and Mayoral candidate Jonathan Cassell demonstrates the benefits of having genuine community representation .

"The wider Coffs community, economy and nature are not in competition.

“Real leadership understands that the right policy settings deliver for all three and that a safe and secure environment is the cornerstone for both the community and the economy.”

q The Greens team of candidates hope to “future-proof” Coffs Harbour. Photo: supplied.

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south of Coffs Harbour.

Rose’s mother understood she had intended to meet friends in Bellingen, and it was not unusual for her to spend the night at one of her friends’ homes.

Police were also told Rose was excited for her upcoming birthday party.

On Sunday 13 April 2003, Rose was reported missing to police after she failed to return home and meet her mother for an 11am appointment.

At the time of her disappearance, Rose was

described as being of Caucasian appearance, with an olive complexion, about 160am – 165cm tall, with hazel eyes and short, dark hair worn in a mohawk.

Following a 2012 inquest, the NSW Coroner determined that it was likely Ms Howell had died, but the date, place and cause of death was undetermined, and the case was referred to the Unsolved Homicide Team for re-investigation.

In 2023, detectives from the Unsolved Homicide Team commenced an assessment of the investigation which led to the re-investigation

under Strike Force Chelonia.

The NSW Government and NSW Police Force have since announced a $750,000 reward for information regarding Ms Howell’s disappearance.

As part of ongoing investigations under Strike Force Chelonia, detectives executed a crime scene warrant at a Repton property, south of Coffs Harbour, on Tuesday 4 June 2024.

“Searches were conducted of two external areas of the property with the assistance of the NSWPF Dog & Mounted Unit, specialist forensic officers and the Australian Federal

specialist Forensic Search and Imagery (FSI) team, utilising ground penetrating radar,” a NSW

spokesperson told NOTA.

On Monday 8 July 2024, a

Falcon believed to be connected to Ms Howell’s disappearance was also forensically examined.

Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny

Doherty, believes there are still people out there who know something about what happened.

“Our detectives haven’t – and won’t – give up on finding answers for Rose’s loved ones,” Det Supt Doherty said.

"Her family deserve answers having dealt with the uncertainty of what happened over two decades ago.

“The public are reminded that there is no piece of information too small for investigators; your tip could be the missing piece of the puzzle in this investigation.” Investigations under Strike Force Chelonia continue.

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q Strike Force Chelonia detectives executed a crime scene warrant at a Repton property in July.

q Detectives conducted a number of forensic searches as part of a renewed investigation into Howell's disappearance.

Judge sets sights on top job

INCUMBENT City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge will run for mayor in the September 14 local government election.

Mr Judge, who ran as a Labor candidate in the 2023 State Election, told News Of The Area he wishes to lead a council which is “more open, transparent and

accountable”.

“A council that listens, explains and responds to community concerns,” Mr Judge said.

Mr Judge, a local mental health ambassador, will lead the ticket for the ‘Your Community Voice’ team.

In a media statement released on Monday, Mr Judge highlighted the importance of “putting people before politics”, referencing a recent disagreement with his own party about the future of the Jetty Foreshores.

“I ran as a Labor candidate in two state elections and have Labor endorsement for the local government campaign.

Danny Wilson, and women’s group pioneer Glenis Hunter.

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shape the future.

“However, I have taken a stand in the community’s interest by vigorously and publicly opposing the NSW Labor Government plans to privatise public land for development at the Jetty

Joining Mr Judge on the ‘Your Community Voice’ team is intensive care nurse and business owner Htun Htun Oo, graphic designer and artist Lealah Durrow, disability support worker

Mr Judge said getting the basics like road and public space maintenance right was “non-negotiable”, while acknowledging other big issues facing the Coffs Coast.

“The housing crisis affects every aspect of our lives, and we need to find solutions,” he said.

“Waste management has been an issue for over a decade, and we need a longterm plan.

“We need to balance development with the need to protect the environment

One priority for Mr Judge is for Council to work more closely with other councils and levels of government.

“We need to solve the problems, but we don’t need to do it alone,” he said.

“The only way we will keep up the services we need with the budget we have is to work smarter.”

Acknowledging the role of mayor as being “complex and demanding”, Mr Judge believes serving a term as a councillor is “essential” to be effective in the top job.

“You need to set a vision, keep Council on track and

“However, in the end you are just one vote in nine.

“The Mayor’s role is to bring the councillor group together, find an effective way to reconcile different opinions and get the outcomes the community needs.

“The processes and relationships take time to understand.”

Mr Judge and the Your Community Voice team invite the community to get in touch to share their vision for the Coffs Coast and for council.

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q The 'Your Community Voice’ team of Htun Htun Oo, Lealah Durrow, Tony Judge, Glenis Hunter and Danny Wilson.

q Mayoral candidate Tony Judge is a current City of Coffs Harbour councillor and Lifeline ambassador.

Solidarity with Yazidis ten years after genocide

By Andrea FERRARI

YAZIDI House in Coffs Harbour has hosted a solemn commemoration to mark the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide.

The Islamic State (IS) began their genocidal campaign against Yazidis in Iraq and Syria on 3 August, 2014, and continued until 2017.

Over 3000 people were killed and at least 6000 were captured and enslaved.

Saturday’s commemoration at the Toormina Community Centre allowed attendees to reflect on the tragic events,

and on the resilience and ongoing struggles of the Yazidi people.

Community leaders and survivors delivered heartfelt speeches, shared personal stories and paused for a moment of silence.

Attendees lit candles in honour of those lost and as a pledge to support survivors in their journey towards healing and justice.

A photo exhibition and storytelling session provided a powerful visual narrative.

“The exhibition depicted the harrowing experiences and the resilience of

the Yazidi people, while the storytelling session allowed survivors to share their journeys, fostering empathy and understanding among the attendees,”

said the President of The Yazidi House in Australia Association, Sami Sheebo.

He said the event served as a powerful reminder of the need for continued efforts towards healing, justice, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

“The presence of various community leaders, organisations, and nearly 200 attendees, underscored

the solidarity and support for the Yazidi community, emphasising the importance of unity in the face of tragedy.”

The success of the event was due to the dedication and generosity of volunteers, donors, and sponsors, including Daham Qasim Haji Haji of Midway Asian Supermarket, and Nexus Human Services, an NDIS

provider,

In attendance were Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, who is known to the Yazidis for his steadfast support of their local community, representatives from Anglicare North Coast, City of Coffs Harbour Deputy Mayor Sally Townley, members of the North Coast Settlement Service, representatives

from the Coffs Harbour Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), Aboriginal community planner Richard Widders, Vigeeta Chauhan from Settlement Services International, Coffs Harbour mayoral candidate Nikki Williams and Jude Dardel from the Community Hubs Coffs Harbour.

q Yazidi House volunteers. (Back row) Edw Khalaf, Sofyan Hadi Almahma, Akram Ibrahim and Manea Mousa. (Front row) Sleman Abdi, Abo Jewana, Sami Sheebo and Hadi Shammo.

q President of The Yazidi House in Australia Association Sami Sheebo and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.

q Nearly 200 people attended the commemoration.

q Yazidi House volunteer and event presenter, Manea Mousa.

Urgent funds sought for field upgrade

HOCKEY Coffs Coast President Dean Herbert is calling on all levels of government to assist in saving the Stadium Drive synthetic hockey field after it was closed last month due to safety concerns over an unstable playing surface.

The closure has left the 500-plus strong association without a viable playing ground.

“At this stage, we need (City of Coffs Harbour) Council to partner with us to provide enough of a co-contribution for us to be eligible for Federal and State funding streams,” said Mr Herbert.

“We are meeting with the NSW Minister for Sport later in August to discuss their final remaining grant opportunity for this year.

“If this final opportunity is unsuccessful, then we’re in real trouble.

“If Council were to provide a genuine contribution before our meeting, perhaps we’ll have a better chance, but as it stands, we’ve been left on our own.”

q Hockey Coffs Coast president Dean Herbert, women’s sports mentor Gaye Wallace, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and local hockey star Evie Laverty at the newly closed facility.

Speaking on Moffee in the Morning last Thursday, Mr Herbert said the association “had hit a roadblock” with council in terms of securing funds for the facility.

The association president said it was “very evident” that hockey was not a priority for council.

In addition to hockey, the field closure is also impacting RISE Coffs Harbour, an organisation dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and at-risk youth in our community through sports, education and life-skills programs.

Federal Cowper MP Pat Conaghan met

with Mr Herbert on Monday at the facility, alongside RISE Technical Director Phil McMullen.

“I know that the closure of the playing surface is an extremely disappointing outcome for the hockey community of the Coffs Coast,” Mr Conaghan said.

“I believe that this facility not only deserves to be upgraded but also needs to be looked at as a priority and subsequently included in Council’s priority project list.

“This will go a long way to increasing the chance of receiving both State and Federal grant money as it becomes available.”

Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh outlined his support for the state funding request, expressing hope Council would come on board with further support too.

“The unfortunate fact is that synthetic turf has a shelf life, even with the considerable investment made by the Club to maintain the turf surface over the past seven years,” Mr Singh said.

“The Club has provided reports on the pitch’s condition to its members and to Council since 2017 and have completed the required deep cleans at appropriate intervals since that time.

“Despite these efforts, the pitch has now passed its ‘use-by’ date and requires a full upgrade.

“I have lobbied the Minister for Sport to provide support for the project and I will continue to support the club in any avenue

that I can.

“I sincerely hope that our elected Council members will do the same after September’s election,” Mr Singh said.

Following Mr Herbert’s radio appearance, City of Coffs Harbour Council issued a statement suggesting the segment had “failed to mention the elephant in the room”.

“A relevant fact which somehow went unspoken is that Hockey Coffs Coast –who lease the City-owned ground – is responsible for the maintenance of the playing surface,” the statement read.

“The necessity for a new field and the associated grant funding requirements were not something that should have been discovered a few months ago, when urgent action is needed.

“The media report might have also asked Hockey Coffs Coast how many grants it has sought specifically for the surface replacement in the past five years?”

The City has stated it will continue to work with Hockey Coffs Coast towards a solution, suggesting the club could seek “commercial funding options” and “funding support from the sport’s state and national bodies”.

In a Council meeting in June, City of Coffs Harbour Natalia Cowley suggested Bellingen Shire Council should help fund repairs to the facility, given hockey clubs from that LGA use the fields.

Mental Health Centre opens

By Andrea FERRARI

SINCE opening its doors on 1 July, the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Coffs Harbour, operated by Open Minds, has had at least 60 people walk in seeking support.

Speaking on 31 July at its official opening, Open Minds CEO Kate Johnson said this demonstrates the centre was an urgent necessity.

“It is changing lives within the community,” she said.

The centre is in the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, located in Block B of the Community Village in Earl Street.

Coffs Harbour residents and visitors can access the Medicare Mental Health Centre via walk-in, with no appointments or referrals necessary.

It is free of charge for Medicare cardholders and will complement existing health services.

“It is a sobering reality that the mental health crisis in Australia continues,” said Ms Johnson.

She praised the advocacy, collaborations and partnerships that brought the centre to fruition.

“We have services that build hope, build

independence and build positive lives.

“We need to keep standing united, we need to continue advocating together and collaborating within the community to get better quality and access to community mental health care.”

Monika Wheeler, CEO of Healthy North Coast, said it is estimated that 43 percent of Australians will experience mental health distress at some point in their lives.

“When you are experiencing distress, it is really important to know where to go for support and to know that a service is available locally to provide advice, support and connection to services,” she said.

“It’s vitally important that we have a range of mental health services in our region that can be easily accessed in these times of need.”

The Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride, attended the official opening.

“The Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe space for people on the North Coast to seek the care they need, in person, without an appointment,” she said.

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The centre is staffed by mental health and allied health professionals.

There is also access to a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, with a focus on supporting care between the centre and Galambila Aboriginal Health Service.

“If you’re not able to visit the centre in person, I would encourage people to call the free Head to Health service on 1800 595 212,” said Ms Wheeler.

“Specialist staff can help assess your needs and connect you to care over the phone.

“This is also a great

option for people seeking support, and I encourage our communities to spread the word about these muchneeded support services.”

Open Minds has been operating for 112 years.

“Throughout its history, Open Minds’ heart has always been in supporting individuals to live more positive and

independent lives, and that remains unwavering,” Ms Johnson said.

In its early days, the organisation supported veterans returning from world wars, supplying artificial limbs and giving treatment for shell shock, now known as post-traumatic stress disorder.

q The opening of the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Coffs Harbour (L to R) Open Minds CEO Kate Johnson, Healthy North Coast Board Chair Dr Adrian Gilliland, Peer Advocate Team Leader Mission Australia Michelle Levy, Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Emma McBride, Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre and Village Chair Jo Lawrence.

$495k donated in twelve months

By Andrea FERRARI

ALMOST half a million dollars was donated to the Coffs Harbour Health Campus by the hospital’s Pink Ladies during the past financial year.

The United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) volunteers

operate a cafe and gift shop at the hospital, offering a key service to visitors and raising vital funds for essential medical equipment.

In total the group has funded $494,132.81 of medical equipment in the past year, purchasing items such as leg rests, vital signs monitors, ultrasounds, vein finders, recliners, and infusion pumps.

One of the more expensive items donated by the Pink Ladies was a patient simulator designed to

mimic human physiology and anatomy.

The ‘SimMan’ mannequin enables healthcare professionals to practice a wide range of medical procedures and scenarios in a realistic and controlled environment.

“The Pink Ladies have shown extraordinary dedication, volunteering countless hours at Coffs Harbour Hospital and the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, significantly enhancing our ability to provide top-quality

care and continuing to make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and their families,” said Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Corporate Relations Manager Sharon Fuller.

“They are the friendly faces who make a visit to the café so enjoyable.

“They really are an integral part of our health family at Coffs.”

Their phenomenal support to the hospital was highlighted at the volunteers’ annual general meeting last month, when long-term President Helen Mears

retired from the leadership role after 35 years.

The volunteers elected Leigh Galbraith as the new President, while Mrs Mears will continue to provide support in the Vice President role.

Linda Friend was reelected as Treasurer, and long-serving Pink Lady Heather Hardwick will continue as Secretary.

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q Pink Ladies Treasurer Linda Friend, Vice President Helen Mears OAM, President Leigh Galbraith and Secretary Heather Hardwick.

q MNCLHD Corporate Relations Manager Sharon Fuller with Pink Lady Helen Mears, who has volunteered at the hospital for more than 40 years.

Upgraded fire trucks to be linked via Musk satellites

By Luke COSTIN, AAP

LIVE footage of active bushfires will be beamed from remote areas into command centres via Elon Musk's Starlink satellites through cutting-edge upgrades to NSW's fleet of fire trucks.

Some 5000 trucks will be equipped within three years with vehicle-as-a-node technology, showing real-time locations and reducing the reliance on land-based communications that can themselves be impacted by bushfires.

Knowing exactly where crews were and the conditions they were experiencing was critical for safety, the chief of the NSW Rural Fire Service said.

"[The rollout] will progressively make our firefighters so much safer and also so much more effective," Rob Rogers told reporters on Monday.

"We'll be able to get the closest vehicle to help community members when they're in need, in times of major fires."

The Starlink satellite technology will allow radios, mobile phones and other handheld devices to be used at any time.

The upgrade will provide an important backup to communication systems and location-finding technology already in use, the government says.

The communications improvements

coincide with the recent rollout of about 210 new and refurbished firefighting tankers, featuring halo sprinklers, heat curtains and on-board chargers.

"They may seem like small things, but these are really practical and crucial things particularly when it comes to protecting our firefighters," Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said.

The trucks are being assembled locally at facilities in Kirrawee, Minto, Tomago and South Windsor.

It comes after a separate, yearslong program to upgrade and unite communication systems across NSW emergency services was plagued by major delays.

The Critical Communications Enhancement Program's initial completion date of 2020 has blown out to 2027, albeit under a wider remit.

Once complete, the program will allow police, fire, ambulance and State Emergency Service personnel to connect to each other and use shared talk groups, improving their control of communications and duress options.

Essential services, government agencies and councils can also connect to the network.

The move to a single network is also expected to reduce maintenance costs, delivering savings over the long-term.

Two free, family-friendly community events are coming your way, and City of Coffs Harbour invites you to join the fun.

City of Coffs Harbour Open Day

Sunday 11 August, 10am-2pm

C.ex Coffs International Stadium

Engage with City of Coffs Harbour’s diverse range of services and careers at our very first Open Day on Sunday 11 August.

It will be a feast for the senses, from heavy machinery demonstrations to interactive stalls, career information, kids’ activities and prizes and giveaways.

“It will be a fun, informative and engaging day for the community,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said. “We are innovating to better serve the community and so I’m proud our staff will be able to showcase the skills, products and services we deliver, and which touch every aspect of daily life.”

The day will also showcase the range of careers available at the City, from lab experts who test water quality, to outdoor staff maintaining recreational areas, engineers designing City infrastructure, and staff delivering cultural services in the libraries, galleries and theatre.

“As one of the biggest employers in the region, we also want to inspire people and show there’s a world of opportunity for a career in local government,” Ms Cowley said.

Entry is free and you can go into the draw for lucky draw prizes which include two-night stays at Coffs Coast Holiday Parks, sporting event passes, and theatre, pool and waste vouchers.

Spring Family Fun Day

Saturday 7 September, 10am-2pm Yarrila Place

Yarrila Place will light up with smiles and family-friendly activities this Spring as the vibrant community hub marks its first birthday.

Yarrila means to “illuminate” or “brighten” in traditional Gumbaynggirr language, and that’s the exciting theme for a free Spring Family Fun Day being held on 7 September at Yarrila Place.

Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) is dedicating all four gallery spaces to the theme ‘Illuminate’ this Spring and, from 24 August to 10 November, will bring a suite of free and ground-breaking exhibitions to Coffs Harbour focused on the innovative use of light in art. It will be headlined by the internationally acclaimed Modern Guru and the Path to Artificial Happiness, the first time this exhibition has been presented in Australia.

The Spring Family Fun Day will also include family-friendly activities like art and craft, lantern-making, scavenger hunts and face-painting, plus enjoy live music and try out Yarrila Place’s innovative community facilities, including the Digital Studio.

As part of the Spring Family Fun Day, there will also be gardening displays and activities. It will coincide with the launch of Coffs Harbour’s first Seed Library, which will give Library members the opportunity to borrow, grow, harvest and then save seeds to bring them back to the library and share with other borrowers.

q NSW RFS - Coffs Coast Team.

Aaron Harber honoured on World Ranger Day

By Andrea FERRARI

ELEVEN National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) employees who lost their lives protecting the community, were honoured on World Ranger Day

Among them was Aaron Harber of Dorrigo who was tragically killed in a helicopter accident in December 2009 while on duty for the NPWS.

A dedicated family man and community member, Mr Harber was performing firefighting duties when the helicopter crashed in dense

rainforest in the Dorrigo area.

A service was held at the NSW NPWS Staff Memorial at Govetts Leap in the Blue Mountains National Park on 31 July, where the names added to the Honour Roll were read in front of family and friends.

NSW Minister for Environment Penny Sharpe acknowledged their service.

“Our dedicated NPWS staff are often on the frontline of major environmental disasters,” she said.

“We are grateful for their courage and commitment

to protect and defend our natural and cultural heritage every day.

“With sorrow we acknowledge those who have lost their lives and pay our respects to their families and friends.

“We also acknowledge those staff who have been injured at work and those who mourn the loss of their friends and colleagues.”

World Ranger Day is marked worldwide to honour all those who make it their life’s work to protect the environment for future generations.

Ten year milk export milestone

COFFS Coast business

Peloris Global Sourcing has celebrated ten years of continuous fresh milk deliveries to China.

Over the past decade, Peloris has delivered more than eight million litres of Australian milk to meet the increasing demand from Chinese consumers.

“This accomplishment is particularly remarkable considering that fresh milk

is classified as a high-risk food category in China,” Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said.

“Peloris has maintained uninterrupted weekly shipments, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and achieved zero cold chain non-compliance.”

Mr Singh highlighted the bespoke systems implemented by Peloris, which include export

preparation, clearance protocols, and the capability to track the location and temperature of every delivery.

“I am incredibly proud that a local business has managed to significantly elevate Australian agribusiness on the map in China,” Mr Singh said.

“This success is a testament to the robust logistics and quality control

q Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and Peloris Global Sourcing managing director Peter Verry sample the product.

measures in place and the dedication of Peloris’ teams in Australia and China, working together to deliver a seamless gate-to shelf export experience for Australian food producers and Chinese customers."

Peloris Managing Director Peter Verry noted that his team collaborated closely with the General Administration of Customs

China (GACC) to develop China’s first fresh milk Fastlane clearance pilot.

Currently, Peloris is one of only three importers globally accredited by GACC Shanghai for the fresh milk Fastlane program, reducing import clearance times to under 24 hours.

“We have made over 500 shipments of fresh milk to China, and this year, we

expect to deliver more than 1.6 million litres of fresh milk, along with shipments of fresh yoghurt and other fresh foods,” Mr Verry said.

“Supplying fresh milk weekly direct to Shanghai for distribution across China during COVID-19 was crucial for farmers who otherwise would have been significantly impacted.”

q Aaron Harber of Dorrigo lost his life in 2009 while on duty for the NPWS.

Calls to recognise industry’s ‘environmental contribution’

THE Resources Energy and Environment Foundation (REEF) has urged the Albanese Government to consider the “environmental contribution to the nation” made by the native hardwood timber industry in NSW when considering any changes to legislation.

In a media statement released on Monday, REEF claimed workers in the NSW native timber sector “create managed forests which encourage koalas to live and eat in them and prevent catastrophic bushfires”.

REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins said retaining a sustainable and environmentally responsible native hardwood timber industry is essential for Australia’s future, its sovereignty and rural NSW communities.

“Native hardwood timber forest workers are proud environmental custodians, sustaining a precious commodity for future generations,” he said.

“Native hardwood timber is sustainably harvested in accordance with strict regulatory codes to protect the regrowth of forests for the benefit of flora and fauna.

“Harvested trees are replaced with new ones through natural seeding, regrowth or plantation, which provides continual carbon storage.

“They are the ultimate

renewal which can be continually regrown and harvested, reducing the high carbon input where steel, plastic and concrete are used.”

Mr Atkins said the local timber industry helps reduce reliance on overseas products, with Australia importing more than $5 billion of timber and wood products, particularly from Southeast Asia.

Paula Flack, a campaigner for the creation of a Great Koala National Park, described the REEF statement as “misleading”.

“For a research company, REEF appears to have completely overlooked the mountain of scientific and research evidence which clearly demonstrates the economic and environmental unsustainability of the native forest logging sector in NSW, logging undertaken by the government-owned Forestry Corporation (FCNSW),” she said.

Ms Flack said there is “nothing sustainable” about the logging of native forests in NSW.

“Last year Frontier Economics reported that FCNSW received $246.9 million worth of grants since the 2019/20 financial year, while the hardwood division (which is responsible for native forest logging) made a loss of $28.2 million over the same period.

“Meanwhile the plantation sector is profitable and annually subsidises the loss-making hardwood (native forest) division.

“Approximately 85 percent of NSW timber comes from plantations already.

“Plantations can easily meet all our timber needs.”

In NSW, Forestry Corporation manages around two million hectares of native hardwood forest, 35,000 hectares of hardwood plantations, and 225,000 hectares of softwood (pine) plantations.

Of this, around one percent of the forest is subjected to harvesting each year, according to FCNSW.

Last month, FCNSW was fined $360,000 for breaching conditions imposed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to help the recovery of the Yambulla State Forest, near Eden, after the Black Summer fires.

FCNSW plead guilty to two offences in the Land and Environment Court after it failed to identify two environmentally significant areas on its operational map, resulting in 53 eucalypt trees being cut down in one of those areas in 2020.

These illegal harvesting activities were in breach of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval and the Site-Specific Operating Conditions issued by the EPA.

EPA Executive Director

Gender pay disparity

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Big Banana will glow red on August 19 to highlight Equal Pay Day.

The date for Equal Pay Day varies each year, because it marks how many days into the new financial year Australian women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did the previous year.

This year’s date is August 19, marking 50 days into the financial year.

The 2024 theme for Equal Pay Day is: ‘It doesn't add up’.

The national gender pay gap measures the difference between the average weekly full-time base salary earnings of women and men, expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings.

It is a measure of women’s overall position in the paid workforce and does not compare like roles.

Equal pay is the concept of women and men

of Operations Jason Gordon welcomed the Court’s conviction.

“These special conditions were introduced to protect parts of the forest that weren’t as damaged by fire, giving wildlife and biodiversity an opportunity to recover.

“FCNSW contractors cut down a total of 53 eucalypt trees in an ‘unburned’ environmentally significant area that was home to important shelters and food resources for local wildlife or native plants.”

Greens MLC and environment spokesperson Sue Higginson claimed the “crimes committed by the Forestry Corporation on this occasion are not isolated”.

“Their ongoing logging of native forests in NSW is regularly reported by the community as having occurred unlawfully,” she said.

Forestry Corporation chief executive Anshul Chaudhary told AAP that environmental responsibility is taken seriously and significant investments have been made to improve compliance.

"This was due to human error applying a one-off condition, and we deeply regret the mistake and the environmental damage it has caused," he said in a statement.

An alternative area was protected and the harvested

being paid the same for performing the same role or different work of equal or comparable value.

In Australia, this has been a legal requirement since 1969.

The gender pay gap is different to equal pay.

Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) research identified three main contributors to Australia’s gender pay gap: gender discrimination (36 percent); care, family

responsibilities and workforce participation (33 percent); and gender segregation by job type and industry (24 percent).

WGEA uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) average weekly earnings trend data to calculate the number of days after the end of the financial year that women have to work to be paid the same as the average man.

The February 2024 ABS reported average weekly earnings for men working full time was $1,982.80.

Women earnt $1,744.80

area is regenerating, he said.

Newly appointed Federal Forestry Minister Julie Collins said the government is supportive of “sustainable forestry jobs”.

“That’s why the Government is making record investments in the forestry sector with funding of over $300 million to expand plantations, drive innovation and modernise our timber manufacturing infrastructure.

“The Government is committed to providing a

per week on average.

With a difference of $238 every week and $12,376 every year, at the average rate of pay for women, this is the equivalent of over seven weeks additional work (50 days).

These figures cover base salary and full-time employees only and do not include bonuses, superannuation or overtime, or the salaries of Australians working parttime.

Business Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast

framework that supports sustainable native forestry to occur.

“Through the Regional Forest Agreements process, we work with states and territories to support Australia’s forest industries to operate under high standards for environmental management and sustainable harvesting.

“The 2024-25 Budget directed $3.4 million to initiatives that will help Australia’s forestry industry plan for the long term.”

vice president Julianne McKeon told NOTA, "BPW Coffs Coast members are pleased that the gender pay gap is less this year than previously.

“However, we work to raise awareness of how that affects women across their lifetime by the amount they earn not adding up to ensure the same financial stability as that of their male counterparts.”

To find out more, go to bpwcoffscoast.com. au or www.wgea.gov.au/ pay-and-gender/equal-payday-2024.

q REEF Forestry Awareness Program chair Noel Atkins.

World first for cartoons and cars

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Bunker Gallery reopens to the public on Saturday 10 August with its popular National Cartoon Gallery now sharing its space with a major motoring exhibition.

The gallery will permanently feature the National Holden Motor Museum, showcasing the icon’s motoring history and

25 rare cars.

The display of Holdens and cartoons will provide a new and unique visitor experience and deliver Australia’s first dual cartoon and car gallery.

Local businessman Geoff King donated the rare Holdens and memorabilia, which are from the now closed Echuca National Holden Motor Museum in

Victoria.

He said the Bunker Gallery is the perfect place to house the collection.

“Holden is one of Australia’s most iconic brands and this exhibition will give a home to another major slice of our national identity and history,” he said.

“The cars include a Peter Brock Bathurst-winning No.5 Commodore tribute,

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years building family trees

q President Fiona Hulbert helps with a family history search.

the Holden 48-215 (FX)the first model to be built in Australia.

“[These] and the collection of rare motoring memorabilia all deserve to be on show and what better place than the historic Bunker Gallery.”

The National Cartoon Gallery will reopen with the exhibition “Politically Speaking”.

It is a collection of 165

cartoons from the gallery’s archives, representing the various ways events over the past decade can be interpreted.

No politician or political story is safe from scrutiny.

Bunker Gallery Vice President Margaret Cameron, said the cartoon exhibition was a timely reminder of the role politics plays in our lives.

“This year, more voters

than ever head to the polls around the world, including our own local government elections later in the year,” Ms Cameron said.

“While we all have different views on politics and politicians, cartoons provide a humorous look at the issues of the time and reflect people's opinions and attitudes toward historical events.”

q The National Holden Motor Museum display of 25 rare and historic cars.

q

Cartoon Gallery reopens with the exhibition “Politically Speaking”.

q Secretary Cheryl Dal Pozzo with an interested researcher.

A celebration of family

By Leigh WATSON

MORE than 300 women and girls from the region and interstate came together in Coffs Harbour last week to celebrate Ronak Trinjana Di, a Punjabi tradition paying homage to the special relationship between mothers, daughters and sisters.

Event organiser Rani Dhillon said the event was an opportunity for women to come together and celebrate the joy of their relationships through dancing and singing.

“In English ‘Ronak’ means enjoyment and fun,” Rani said.

“And ‘Trinjana’ is a term describing mothers, daughters and sisters gathering to celebrate their special bond and express their joy through song and dance.

“We wanted the event to provide a space for mothers, daughters and sisters of all cultures to join together and celebrate this Punjabi tradition.”

Many attendees wore traditional Punjabi outfits such as saris and salwar kameez, adding again to the colour of the event as they danced and sang.

Punjabi hits rang

q More than 300 women and girls came together to celebrate Ronak

through the air, courtesy of a DJ, while tasty traditional fare replenished the dancers’ energy.

Cherished performance elements of the traditional celebration have been handed down through the generations.

“For instance, the ‘Sami’ is about a love story between a girl Sami and a boy Dhola, with Sami expressing her feelings to him through dance,” Rani said.

“The ‘Jhumar’ dance was originally a dance of celebration and happiness

Forestry firefighters train for bushfire season

By Mike HELY

FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) firefighters on the North Coast are preparing for bushfire season, refreshing skills and planning for the conditions they will face in spring and summer.

As one of the State’s four fire authorities, Forestry Corporation staff serve in firefighting capacities as part of their job roles to protect the native and plantation forest estate.

North Coast and Far North

Coast firefighters attended pre-season fire days near Grafton for training refreshers on equipment, fire-ground procedure, command, control, communications and safety.

Forestry Corporation’s Fire Training and Operations Officer Adrien Thompson said firefighters across NSW were currently testing equipment and procedures in preparation for the coming season.

“We get to see all of our firefighting staff across the State for this part of the year

and discuss how we can best prepare for the bushfire season and manage our estate when it comes to fire,” Mr Thompson said.

“It’s one of the core parts of our business to protect the forest estate and each year we run preparedness events including training new recruits, upskilling existing staff and pre-season fire day refreshers to get people thinking about the way we communicate, the interactions between the incident ground and the incident management

during the harvest season with men and boys recreating the movement of the birds and animals among the fields.

“In the ‘Giddha’ dance women express their happiness by dancing and singing.”

Buoyed by the success of the event, organisers plan to hold it again next year.

“We welcome women from all cultures to come and celebrate the special relationships that bind mothers, sisters and daughters together,” she

said.

A number of local businesses and organisations supported the event.

“I would really like to thank the Punjabi School Woolgoolga, Amandeep Singh Sidhu of Harman Radio, Jaspreet Dhillon and Aman Brar for the audio equipment, Shelly Venn for the photography, Jaspreet Dhindsa and Hardeep Sandhu for catering, and DJ Saby.

“And there were many others who helped along the way.”

support teams and the collaboration across agencies to effectively and efficiently manage bushfire across all tenures.”

Forestry Corporation also conducts hazard reduction burns as part of the prevention phase of incident management while also meeting sustainable forest management objectives.

“As a firefighting authority and a land manager we enjoy working in collaboration with the NSW Rural Fire Service, National Parks and Wildlife and NSW DPI across emergency management situations,” Mr Thompson said.

Forestry Corporation

trains its firefighters to a world-class standard, with four staff members recently deploying to British Columbia to assist with Canada’s wildfire emergency.

A further two fire specialists are currently preparing to join the international management centre teams controlling the fire emergency in the United States.

In managing two million hectares of native and plantation state forests across NSW, Forestry Corporation uses the latest technology and systems to detect fires early and provide a timely bushfire response.

Trinjana Di in Coffs Harbour.

Photo: Shelly Venn Photography.

q The colourful event was alive with dancing and singing.

q Forestry Corporation Fire Training and Operations Officer Adrien Thompson.

q Forestry Corporation Fire Training and Operations Coordinator Brody Wickham.

q Marc Brown tests systems on Forestry Corporation’s new North Coast category 1 fire tanker.

Olympics a fresh focus for learning

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Olympics have long been a focus for schools, particularly primary schools, as a way of highlighting the need for physical activity, showcasing resilience and

determination and providing a context for learning about other countries.

Kororo Public School is one of many schools taking advantage of the Paris Games to improve learning.

“The students are

following a particular country and have researched that country in class, as well as following their medal tally,”

Relieving Principal Melissa Fenton said.

“We will also have a day where each class will

compete in a variety of events and a Closing Ceremony will be held at the end of the day.”

The NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar, has emphasised the role of public schools in this aspect of national sporting achievement.

More than 50 former NSW public school students are at the 2024 Olympic Games, making up a sizable chunk of the 460-strong Australian team.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and alumni who have achieved the extraordinary honour of qualifying for the Paris Olympics,” Mr Dizdar said.

“This remarkable achievement is a result of years of hard work and dedication but also unwavering support and encouragement from their public schools, teachers, coaches, and families.

“NSW public schools have a long-standing tradition of excellence, and these athletes and officials exemplify the best of what our education system can produce.”

The success of NSW public school students at the Olympics dates back to the 1900 Paris Games, when former Sydney Boys High School student and national sprint champion Stan Rowley, became the first Australian-born competitor and medallist.

One of just two Australians participating in France, Rowley picked up bronze medals in the 60m, 100m and 200m races, before joining the English in a 5000m teams race, where they won gold.

A long line of excellence has followed, including swimmers Ian Thorpe (East Hills Boys High School) and Dawn Fraser (Leichhardt Home Science School) and sprinters Betty Cuthbert (Parramatta Home Science School) and Marjorie Jackson (Lithgow High School).

The establishment of sports high schools, starting with Westfields Sports High School at Fairfield

Trivia night supports youth

By Andrea FERRARI

PREPARATIONS are in full swing for Sawtell Rotary’s annual Trivia Night, an event that serves as a key

fundraiser for the club’s Youth and Literacy Program.

“We’re out and about talking to potential sponsors and donors for our raffle and liaising with Jordan Oppy

from Pub Trivia Australia,” Sawtell Rotary Youth Director Alan Freedman told News Of The Area.

“Jordan is really smart and witty and puts on a great

fun night of trivia. It is not to be missed,” he said.

Through its Youth and Literacy Program, Rotary donates approximately $500 worth of books each

Expect fireworks

THE Lions Club of Bellingen will present their annual fireworks display on Saturday 10 August, described by organisers as “a gift to the community”.

“An event enjoyed by all for family and friends,” said Debbie Sense, Bellingen Lions.

Kicking off at Bellingen Showground from 4.30 pm, entrance is by gold coin donation.

Hot chips, food and drinks will be available for purchase, with 2BBB providing music all night.

Firework displays will launch at 6.30pm and 9pm, while glow sticks will be available for children.

“Be in the chance to win prizes in the Lions Monster Raffle,” said Debbie.

“All prizes were donated by local businesses in Bellingen.”

West in 1991, has led to further success with nearly 50 students representing Australia at Olympic and Paralympic level.

There are now eight government sports high schools across the state.

“As we prepare to honour our NSW public school alumni in Public Education Week, their journey to the Paris Olympics serves as an inspiration to all current students, reminding them that with passion and commitment, anything is possible.”

Rotary initiatives and programs.

year to the seven public schools in the area, as well as supporting students to undertake student exchange programs overseas.

“To date we have a student from Toormina High School going to Belgium for a year’s exchange, and another to Germany for a threemonth exchange.”

The club is also sponsoring a student to attend the National Youth Science Forum, and supports local youth to attend other

Trivia night attendees are invited to dress up and give their table a name.

“Names last year included ‘Toormie Truckers’, ‘Let’s Get Quizzical’ and ‘Sassy Sisters’ just to name a few,” Alan said.

“Our local schools give us great support for this event and make up a large part of the audience as well as reaping the benefits.”

The Trivia Night will be held on Friday 6 September in the Sawtell RSL Club’s newly renovated Princess Room.

q Grade 6 at Kororo Public School are focussing on China during the Olympics. Photo: Department of Education.

q Sawtell Rotary Youth Director Alan Freedman at Sawtell RSL, the venue for the annual Trivia Night fundraiser.

q Sawtell Rotary Trivia Night is a major fundraiser for the club’s Youth and Literacy Program.

Tree planting festival

By Andrea FERRARI

‘WINTER riveryouthfest’ hits the banks of the Bellinger River next Saturday, with tree planting a key element of the youth-focused festival.

The festival, held during National Science Week, forms part of a broader threeyear tree planting program orchestrated by OzGREEN, a Bellingen-based community organisation with a focus on sustainability.

Alongside the environmental focus, the event will feature a lineup of talented musicians, Indigenous speakers and dancers, and a collection of creative workshops.

“Winter riveryouthfest will host a variety of workshops designed to inspire creativity and invoke

positive wellbeing,” OzGREEN Co-CEO Amy Denshire told News Of The Area.

“From channelling your innermost thoughts into a passionate power-object at a Talisman Making Workshop, to creating collaborative artwork with your friends at the Headspace tent, Winter riveryouthfest offers plenty of opportunities to dig-deep and have fun.

“Activities will be targeted

to young people but we encourage everyone to come down and enjoy what’s on offer.”

The tree planting project began in April at the first riveryouthfest, with 300 trees planted by young people along the riverbank.

Next Saturday, up to 100 new riparian plants will go in along the Bellinger.

Attendees will also support the established trees

planted in April by weeding and mulching the area.

“We love that this project engages young people in the planting as they are the next caretakers,” said Amy.

“Building that sense of stewardship over the area will mean that the trees are protected for many years to come.”

Nineteen-year-old festival coordinator Lily Kostka said she is proud to be part of a

Excellence in tourism

SEVEN Coffs Coast business ventures have taken out awards at the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards.

“With thirteen finalists, we had more than any other local government area on the North Coast,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said.

Award winners:

• Tiga Cross (Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary) - Gold, Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader

• Coffs Harbour Trike & Private Tours - Gold, Tour and Transport Operator of the Year

• The Big Banana Fun Park

- Gold, Tourism Attraction of the Year

• Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary - Silver, Tourism

team that “brings something impactful to the community”.

“Getting my hands dirty planting trees in an area that I spent so many years enjoying is such a full circle experience,” she said.

“It’s our job to take care of

Attraction of the Year

• Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience - Silver, Excellence in Cultural Tourism

• Pacific Bay ResortBronze, Event Venue of the Year

• Shearwater Restaurant - Bronze, Excellence in Food Tourism.

Other Coffs Coast finalists:

• Coffs Coast Tickets by Paradox Media

• Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)

• Gumbaynggirr ECO immersive stand up paddle tours

• Lindsay Russell – Broken Open Productions

• The Hoey Moey

• Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

that space so that generations to come get to enjoy it the same way we do.”

Winter riveryouthfest is supported by the Department for Regional Youth, Inspiring Australia NSW, and the Bellingen Shire Council.

Toormina school stages its own Olympics

By Mary KEILY

EVERY four years, the Olympic Games spark excitement in young people around the globe and the students of Mary Help of Christians (MHOC) Primary school in Toormina are no exception.

They staged their own MHOC Olympics last week with each grade allocated a country to represent.

The honour of representing Australia went to Kindergarten students.

Smiling parents gathered for the Opening Ceremony, and everyone cheered when the flags were proudly paraded through the audience and placed beside

the school’s own version of the Olympic cauldron.

“This is our third Olympics. It’s great as the children learn about their [allocated] country and create the flag,” Acting Principal Margaret Ryan told News Of The Area.

“There are no medals, because the purpose is to have lots of fun.

“Some children are lucky to have two Olympics fall during their time at primary school.

“It’s good to get them into that friendly competition and show them you can get out there and have fun and enjoy fitness.”

During the day, the students participated in

hobby horse racing, javelin (a soft version), running relays carrying water, basketball shooting, egg and spoon races, dodgeball, sack races, volleyball and even sandcastle building.

They also used two Gaga Ball pits.

“Gaga is Israeli handball, where you have to try to get the soft ball to hit someone below the knees to get them out,” Ms Ryan said.

Staff got into the spirit of things as well; wearing their favourite country colours, emphasising the importance of fair play and respect, and creating an inclusive and positive environment for the children.

q Charlotte, Zella and Charlize (Year 3) represent France.

q Liam, Asha, Ella and Harry were Canadians for the day.

q Titus and his sister Kamiyah barrack for Australia and Jamaica.

q Jaxson dresses up for the special occasion.

Police careers showcased

By Andrea FERRARI

LAW enforcement careers were showcased at the Coffs Harbour Police Station’s open day last week.

Local residents and school students engaged with police officers on-site, including representatives from Highway Patrol, Marine Area Command, Dog Unit, Forensic Services and the

Rural Crime Prevention Team.

Coffs-Clarence Police District Inspector Ben Atkinson said there are over 200 potential careers in the police force.

“We have probationary constables here today who have just started with the NSW Police force who can talk through the recruitment process,” Inspector Atkinson told News Of The Area.

“They’ve also been through the training processes, so they’ve got the ability to talk to that.

“Experienced officers are on site who can talk through their role, giving people an idea of what that career is like,” he said.”

A recruitment stand offered information about career opportunities and how to apply.

q St John Paul College student Namjas experiences the back of a ‘paddy wagon’.

St John Paul College careers advisor Paul Corsalini brought a group of students to the open day on Friday.

“It’s a great opportunity for the students who are thinking about a career in policing to come and have a look and ask questions,” Mr Corsalini told NOTA.

“It’s not every day they open the doors to the police station.

“A lot of the students wouldn’t be aware that there’s such a diversity of careers, so it’s great for the kids to see for themselves and have the opportunity to look around and ask questions.

“It might help their decision-making in terms of their future career pathway,” he said.

Superintendent Joanne Schultz, Commander of

A playground for marine giants

By Kim SATCHELL

COFFS Harbour

has become wellknown as one of the epicentres of whale watching on the NSW coast.

People from all over the world realise their dreams of a close encounter with these ocean mammals on local whale watching experiences.

Whale tour operator Lee Bromley has spent the past 30 years devoted to giving people the opportunity to

experience whales in their open ocean habitat.

“The greatest thrill I get in this job is to witness the reaction people have when they see whales, some for the first time.

“Often people are moved to tears, becoming very emotional and even joyful.”

Operating out of the Coffs Harbour Marina, the Pacific Explorer, a purposedesigned catamaran with a 60 square metre open deck, is the second longest (23 years) continuously operating whale watching vessel in NSW.

Whale migratory patterns have been well

established, heading towards warmer water for calving before returning south with young calves who have grown sufficiently to weather the change in temperature.

On a recent voyage skipper Evan Goode relished referencing ‘the Volcano’, a landmark along the southern coastal profile, as whales frolicked with the background framing the distant signature of the escarpment from Smoky Cape to Yarrahapinni and running all the way back along the coastal strip.

Patrons relaxed as the boat gambolled on gentle swells, spying for plumes

the Coffs/Clarence Police District, said local police were excited to showcase the diverse and rewarding career opportunities that law enforcement can offer.

“This open day is an excellent chance for locals to explore the various avenues within the NSW Police Force and meet the dedicated officers who serve our region,” Supt Schultz said.

of spray, pectoral waving (arms), tail flapping, and even the odd breaching whale lifting right up out of the water.

The view back towards Coffs Harbour from the open ocean on a clear blue day is magnificent, with the striking proximity of the Great Dividing Range benevolently rising above the city as a bulwark.

Not only whales, the voyage included friendly encounters with other vessels, turtles, and dolphins surfing alongside the twinbows on the homeward leg to the marina.

q Senior Constable Jeremy Cummins, Inspector Ben Atkinson and St John Paul College students Arsh, Keely and Finn.

q A friendly whale puts on a show on the Coffs Coast. Photo: Simone Morici.

q Skipper Evan Goode oversees William Nand from Auckland at the wheel.

q Simone Morici from Italy relishes the opportunity to photograph whales.

Army Major and firefighter walking for kids with cancer

By Mary KEILY

EDWARD

Orszulak and Seb Boehm chose Coffs Harbour as a rest stop on their walk from Brisbane to Melbourne to raise money for Camp Quality, a support group for children with cancer.

Major Oszulak is an officer in the Australian Army and Mr Boehm is an ACT Firefighter.

They stopped to meet local families involved with Camp Quality and invited people to walk a little way with them.

“The legs are feeling good, they get a bit sore at the end of the day, especially the first three days when we got blisters and could only walk one hour at a time and have a break,” Major Orszulak told News Of The Area.

“We do on average about 45 km per day now that our feet are tougher, and we can walk three hours at a time before a break.”

Over the past four years, the pair have walked a total of 1566 km to raise money for kids doing it tough.

They have walked “Trek4Kids - Kilimanjaro”,

fundraising over $35,000, and on this year’s “Big Walk for Little Kids” they aim to raise $250,000 by covering over 2740 km.

Major Orszulak also goes on camps and fun days to give children the kind of experiences they’ve been missing.

“Every day, two Aussie families are given the heartbreaking news that their

child has cancer,” he said.

“It’s not only devastating for the child, but crippling for the whole family.

“Camp Quality makes all the difference on the long road of a cancer journey.”

The pair ensure they stick to a key recovery routine every night, which consists of an ice bath, hot tub and then pulling on the compression pants.

Student pilot flies high

By Andrea FERRARI

FORMER Coffs Harbour High School student Lachlan Walmsley is on the flight path to becoming a pilot.

Now studying a Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) at the University of South Australia, eighteen-year-old Lachlan earned a Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) as a TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) student in year 11.

“The TVET course through TAFE NSW was a great introduction, and confirmed for me that I wanted a career in the aviation industry,” he said.

“I want to become a commercial airline pilot in the future,” Lachlan told News

Of The Area.

“Preferably flying for airlines as big as Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin, but that is a long-term goal that I am prepared to take the necessary steps to achieve.”

Clearly suited to the profession, Lachlan said he finds learning the technical theory “really rewarding”.

“It’s not only about knowing what buttons to press in the cockpit but also about understanding the environment and the factors that pilots must know and consider when making critical decisions,” he said.

University of South Australia Aviation Lecturer Dr Danny Deng said Lachlan is excelling in his studies, having come to the course

with a solid knowledge base.

“Lachlan has achieved a high distinction in at least one of his courses - Introduction to Aviation Managementplacing him within the top fifteen percent of students in the class,” Dr Deng said.

“Not only does he excel in acquiring and applying knowledge, but also demonstrates strong leadership during group activities and assignments.”

A recent report from Boeing suggests 649,000 new pilots will be needed to fly and maintain the global commercial fleet over the next 20 years.

“It is an industry that is continuing to grow, and I am excited to grow with it,” Lachlan said.

Interior upgrade for Dorrigo Library

BELLINGEN Shire Council has been approved for a grant of $120,289 to improve the interior of the Dorrigo Library, as part of

Work will include new shelving on castors to

The proposed layout will enhance accessibility and feature additional spaces for increased numbers to

conduct workshops, and host community events.

“This is a great result for our community, adding to the upgrades and extensions currently under construction

q Former Coffs Harbour High student Lachlan Walmsley is on course to become a pilot.

Their support team includes a medic and cook who ensure the men eat enough and consume high carbohydrate and high protein to stop muscle wastage.

They walked through Woolgoolga and Korora, Bonville, Valery, Gleniffer, Thora, and Dorrigo before heading west.

They expect to reach Melbourne on 26 August. Donations can be made on the Big Walk for Little Kids website.

q Ed Orszulak and Seb Boehm with people they met in Lanitza, near South Grafton, including Leon Scarlett (second from right) who is the father of a former Camp Quality camper.

q Ed Orszulak met Cheryl Lane from Sawtell and her husband Alistair near Central Bucca Road.

Local film in SmartFone Flick Fest

By Andrea FERRARI

DOCTOR Time, a film by Bellingen creatives Steve Grace and Jason Brown, is among the early entries for the worldwide SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3), which is now in its 10th year.

Filmed in Bellingen and Sawtell in collaboration with Raji Renshaw, a 15-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, Doctor Time started out as a

project for Raji’s Year 8 class at Chrysalis Steiner school in Thora.

Raji chose film as his medium for the project and asked his friends from local theatre groups Liberty Theatre and Full-On Theatre to join him in the cast.

Jason and Steve mentored Raji and shared the roles of

producer and director.

Once completed, Jason discovered that because the film was shot on an iPhone, it qualified for the international smartphone festival.

“It's very left of field and interesting how it all came together,” Jason said.

“Sparked by the initial

Infrastructure renewal

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has approved five projects to share in $150,000 from the 2024/25 Community Infrastructure Renewal Grants Program.

The program is open to not-for-profit organisations proposing improvement works on City-owned or managed land.

“Congratulations to the successful applicants who had to show how the wider community would benefit from their plans,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said.

“From a fresh BMX course through to a new kitchen at the Woopi Visitors Centre, these grants will drive

improvements to public infrastructure – making Coffs an even better place to live and play.”

Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall and Showground has won $21,723 for the refurbishment of the BMX track at Ulong Oval.

The council funding will cover the lion’s share

school project it quickly grew in scale and grandeur, involving community and quite a team to pull Raji’s vision together.

“This was more than just a simple short film; inclusion and diversity added to the complexity of this project.”

Doctor Time is described by Steve and Jason as a quirky, colourful and fun adventure.

“This is a wacky story of

of the total project cost of $22,723.

“The grants program provides a helping hand for communitybased organisations and shows our unflagging commitment to improvement,” City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said.

Another group to benefit is disability services and support

friendship, changing realities and the rise of teen misfits finally having their turn to be heroes.”

The premise of Doctor Time as a film and a creative project, was to give a young person who is typically underrepresented, or often not given a go, their time in the limelight.

Raji stars as Doctor Time whose gang fights to stay in

organisation Early Connections Coffs Coast, who have been approved for $30,000 to go toward roof restoration at its premises.

The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) is the single biggest beneficiary of the City’s program, with $55,000 for the refurbishment of the meeting room at the Toormina Community

control, realise the power of their minds and save the day amidst a whirlwind of uncertainty and chaos.

“This was a chance for the boy with Down Syndrome to be the superhero,” Jason said.

“Steve and I worked closely with Raji to record his ideas and vision for the film.

“A lot of the story was very creative and wild, we then had to work out how to make it possible.”

The innovative band Tralala Blip, an electronic pop collective, contributed the soundscape and musical elements.

“We are really proud of the fact that half the main cast are youth with disabilities, the sound scape is also produced by a band with two people with Down Syndrome.”

Centre and adjoining backyard.

Other winners include Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce with $20,668 to install a kitchenette and other improvements at the Visitor Centre.

Woolgoolga Art Group Inc will receive $51,000 for the refurbishment of the pottery and kiln rooms at Woolgoolga Art Gallery.

q Filming Doctor Time at Sawtell.

q Creative and star of Doctor Time, Raji Renshaw, and his mentor Steve.

q Doctor Time’s main cast and crew: Jason Brown, Nya Ennis, Luke Goody, Raji Renshaw and Steve Grace.

q Filming the headquarters scene for Doctor Time.

Next up at Nexus

By Andrea FERRARI

NEXUS Community Art

Gallery in Bellingen’s Old Buttery Factory is about to showcase the work of two local artists.

Opening on 11 August and showing until 6 September, Cynthia Miller’s work can be viewed in the Main Gallery while John Biggart’s is in the Studio Gallery.

Cynthia’s exhibition is called “Original Cyn”.

“I paint in my home studio in Bellingen and attend weekly ceramics classes with Tamasin Pepper,” Cynthia told News

Of The Area.

Both mediums are being included in her show.

Art has been a source of pleasure for Cynthia since childhood.

“Following my heart was not an option as a career, so my passion for all things creative has flourished uncontrolled in my senior years,” she said.

Ceramics classes in Sydney stimulated her interest and the compulsion to paint followed.

“Having spent extensive time living in Canada and New Zealand, much of my inspiration has been drawn from the stunning

landscapes of both countries.

“With excellent advice from an artist friend in New Zealand who said, ‘Just do it’, I put brush to canvas.”

As her personal style began to emerge, her confidence grew, and she began to dare to call herself an artist.

“In what has become my method, I spend lengthy times observing and absorbing, and then I paint my mind’s interpretation.

“I never paint with the subject in front of me.”

Cynthia combines landscapes, floral still life paintings and horses.

She continues to expand

her repertoire and broaden her scope and style.

“Regular doses of

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inspiring natural landscapes and works of art cannot fail to influence your style and your success in capturing the essence [of something].”

John Biggart is an experienced, multi-award winning artist.

His latest works are abstracts, which he has found both challenging and fulfilling.

“Bellingen is a great place to live and paint and thank goodness for the Nexus Gallery,” John told NOTA.

His work, however, draws on Central Australia.

“I was very lucky to be involved with Sand Drifters (artists).

“We camped out in the bush, ate wonderful food, drank too much wine, enjoyed great company, and painted every day.

“I think that painting Plein Air is best for me.”

John attended the National Art School in Sydney.

He has had many exhibitions and won several prizes and once had a painting accepted in the prestigious Wynne Prize.

“Over the years I have made trips to ‘The Centre’ and collected a great amount of material, which I have drawn for this exhibition.

q John Biggart’s abstract paintings will feature in the exhibition.

q Cynthia Miller’s Waratah 1.

q Sitting Birds by Cynthia Miller.

q Abstract painting by John Biggart.

AUGUST 9TH - RED NOSE DAY

Get silly for a serious cause

SILLY season is just around the cornerRed Nose Day of course!

Aussies are encouraged to get silly for a serious cause – saving little lives.

With the big day scheduled for Friday 9 August, now is the time to jump on the Red Nose website to register an event, buy merchandise or make a donation.

Since its inception, Red Nose Day has made incredible strides in reducing sudden and unexpected infant deaths through education and research, as well as supporting grieving families.

Despite having reduced SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) by 80 percent over the past 36 years, and invested more than $18 million into lifesaving research, Red Nose Australia’s work is far from over.

Each year in Australia, 3,000 babies and young children still die suddenly and unexpectedly from stillbirth, SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) and other causes.

It is estimated that a further one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Red Nose Day is one of Australia’s most loved national fundraisers, bringing together communities, businesses and individuals to raise awareness and funds for critical services and research.

Red Nose Australia CEO Keren Ludski encourages everyone to show their support by buying merchandise, registering to hold a fundraising event or making a donation.

“Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare and it’s a nightmare you can never wake up from. “Unfortunately,

q Red Nose Day is one of Australia’s most loved national fundraisers, bringing together communities, businesses and individuals to raise awareness and funds for critical services and research.

I know that from firsthand experience, having lost my son Ben to SIDS,” Keren said.

“Red Nose Day is an opportunity for every Australian to offer their support to grieving families and prevent more little lives from being lost.

“Every cent raised by Red Nose Day will go towards research and education to save little lives, as well as support services for grieving families.”

Anyone across Australia can show their

support for Red Nose Day by registering a fundraising event, holding a ‘Red Nose Disco’, buying merchandise (everything from noses, to plushies and totes!), or simply making a donation.

This year, the merchandise range also features a new line of limited edition Wiggles plushies.

To support or find out more, visit rednoseday.org.au.

Welcoming and supportive

The

Principal Paula

said the school is a place where “everyone is welcome”.

“We acknowledge the importance of partnerships between home and school, and value the strong sense of community that our small school offers.

“Karangi Public School staff and students learn, grow and play together in a friendly and supportive environment today, so that our students develop into the courageous, clever, creative and kind adults that our world will need tomorrow.”

AN annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of the state’s schools, teachers and students, Public Education Week was held from 5 to 9 August 2024 and celebrated the theme: "Proud to belong".

Coffs Coast is home to an array of fantastic public education facilities, one of which is Karangi Public School.

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q Karangi Public School celebrates being an educational facility where “everyone is welcome”.

OPINION & LETTERS HYPOTHETICAL

Taking a Legal Look

By Manny WOOD

‘Binding’ agreement assessed in light of hardship

LOVE blossomed between Jenny and Dave, a 30-something couple and before long they were talking about marriage.

They made the pragmatic decision to enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), sometimes referred to as a “Prenup”, before tying the knot.

Jenny and Dave, meticulously drafted the agreement, reflecting their mutual respect and understanding of each other's financial independence.

They both wanted to ensure that their own hard-earned assets were protected and that any future disputes could be resolved amicably.

They each obtained separate legal advice before the agreement was finalised and executed.

Shortly after their marriage, Jenny became pregnant with twins.

The couple purchased a family home and for several more years things were good, albeit that Jenny was busy with twins most of the time.

Sadly, their marriage encountered fundamental difficulties, leading to an unpleasant separation.

They both sought legal advice, as Dave intended to keep all “his” property and move interstate with his new partner.

He expected that Jenny would take-on the fulltime care of the kids and only retain “her” property, as per the terms of the prenup.

In Court, Jenny argued that the prenup should be set aside as it did not account for the financial needs of their children nor her reduced earning capacity.

Dave sought to enforce the terms of the prenup.

The Court scrutinised the parties’ circumstances and in particular, the care, welfare and development of the children given the new family dynamics.

The Court determined that although the BFA may have been equitable at the time of signing, it was no longer just and equitable on the basis that Jenny was likely to suffer hardship if the agreement was not set aside.

Ultimately, the prenup was set aside, allowing Jenny to seek a fair division of assets and appropriate child support.

The outcome demonstrates the importance of ensuring that BFAs are flexible and adaptable to significant life events, to withstand legal scrutiny.

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

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

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

Affordable housing tradeoff

DEAR News Of The Area,

YOUR correspondents Messrs Pundyk and Wallace make some excellent points in relation to the State government-owned land adjacent to the Jetty Beach precinct.

Unfortunately for those opposing any residential development in this area, the fact is that all levels of government are constantly seeking ways of funding programs, including upgrading recreational facilities, without raising taxes or increasing the budget deficit.

One such way is to dispose of land no longer required for the purpose for which it was acquired many years ago.

In the case of the “railway” land on the western side of Jetty Beach (including the “wasteland” on the northern side of Marina Drive) no doubt many millions could be realised from the sale of some of this land to developers for the construction thereon of

medium density luxury apartments.

I would have no objections to such an outcome provided an appropriate share of the proceeds was handed over to the Coffs Harbour Council for improvements to the parkland and recreation area; and, that a significant sum be allocated to the construction of affordable housing in a suitable location near the Coffs Harbour CBD.

It would be very helpful if, before the September Council election, our local member Gurmesh Singh could publish details, if such exist, as to what gross return is anticipated by the NSW Government following sale of the identified land, how much is to be allocated to improving the “public areas”, and how much could potentially be invested in housing for homeless people and/ or low income residents.

Regards, Martyn YEOMANS, Sapphire Beach.

Benefits of legalisation

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE NSW Premier, Chris Minns, stated last week that he has no plans to decriminalise cannabis, despite legal organisations, researchers and peak industry groups telling a parliamentary inquiry doing so for personal use would save money and reduce disproportionate punishments.

I can understand that many people do not want more drugs to be available to young people but that is to overlook the fact that cannabis, and many other more harmful drugs, are already available and in the control of, for want of a better word, outlaws.

The drug that has the most severe societal impact, and causes the most harm, is alcohol but there is no call to make it illegal for two main reasons.

Firstly, such a ban would be impractical to enforce as humans have been consuming fermented drinks for thousands of years.

Secondly, as we know from the prohibition years in the USA, it then falls to the criminal class to produce and distribute an unregulated and often dangerous product at great profit to themselves.

So, I propose that cannabis should be not just decriminalised, but legalised and, importantly, regulated to ensure a safe and reliable product is available to people without having to interact with criminals.

Further, I would like to see the regulation

On theCouch

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DEAR Jasminda,

My son is having a birthday party and he wants to invite the whole classthat's about 30 kids.

I don't think I can afford a party for that many children.

Any advice?

Dear Marissa,

include strict measures to ensure that the cannabis drug industry, as opposed to a cannabis fibre industry, does not become a big business but instead is limited to small cottage industry concerns.

This could be done, perhaps, by restricting the number of employees per company to, say, five, and applying a taxation rate of 100 percent for profits over $200,000pa.

We know that the mid-north coast has an ideal climate to grow cannabis and already has a number of people who are skilled at growing it.

Providing a legal pathway for people to earn a modest living doing what is being done anyway is an effective way to reduce crime and reduce the unnecessary criminalisation of (mostly) young people.

Legalisation, and regulation, of recreational drugs also provides a way to educate people with health advice.

Smoking anything is extremely harmful to one's lungs and is best avoided.

Alcohol is a neurotoxin and causes cancer.

And adults should make informed decisions about drug use without the advertising industry encouraging the use of harmful products.

Regards, Peter SOBEY, Valla.

Marissa L.

I WAS just trying to envisage a passthe-parcel for thirty children and the preparation beforehand - 29 frogsone for each layer -- before the grand unravelling of the final prize.

And then, on the day, finding out that only 28 children were attending, meaning one child would get two chocolate frogs.

This wouldn't have been an issue years ago, but today, with the every-childgets-the-same mentality, all hell would break loose.

It would be further heightened by the mass sugar high from kids who are used to drinking water and eating spinach and ricotta muffins, but who are now off their heads on chocolate crackles and red cordial.

Every child in the class?

What happened to the same number of children as the birthday child's age, a two-hour maximum time limit (which always felt like seven hours) and parties every second year?

Has the world gone completely mad? (don't answer that).

I mean how does one pin 30 tails on a donkey?

What about having to make 30 lolly bags?

Don't get me started on the sheer logistical nightmare of dividing a cake into 30 equal slices.

And, as you rightly point out, the cost would be enormous.

I reckon you'd have to hire security with that many loose cannons taking over your home.

Even worse, what if the parents decide to hang around?

No, Marissa, you need to set the rules and the numbers.

If little Frederick is turning eight, he can have eight friends over for a party.

Soften the blow by making patty cakes for the whole class.

It is very altruistic of your son to want to invite everyone, but your sanity (and bank balance) overrides his magnanimity on this occasion.

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DEAR News Of The Area,

TWO letters about the Jetty Foreshores in NOTA on 2/8/24 demand comment.

Michael Wallace says: “Not many people would want to see 250 residential units, but many want to see some commercial development.”

There is no better illustration of how duplicitous the public consultation run by the government and their consultants has been.

Here we are approximately six years into the consultation and we have never been told that up to 250 residential units was a possibility.

We only learnt this figure through questioning of politicians at a budget estimates hearing in parliament.

Tellingly, the questioning was not by our local member Gurmesh Singh but from a politician from out of our area. Surely the

DEAR News Of The Area,

I REFER to Michael Wallace’s letter last week bemoaning Council’s decision to spend $70,000 on the poll to ask the community if they want multi-storey residential development at the Jetty Foreshore.

I have to agree with you Michael, it is a great pity that our Council has to spend this money to give the community the opportunity to say what has already been said in all the past surveys, community meetings etc.

It is a pity that past public sentiment and the Government’s own reports have not been

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honest approach would have been to advise the community that this was what was proposed, before we were presented with the last survey.

Many people who did that survey may have answered differently if they were aware that this was what was being proposed.

It is for this reason that many of us support the Council spending $70,000 to establish the community’s true thoughts on the matter.

In his letter, Martin Pundyk tells us that “not all government owned land is public or community land, not all government land is Crown Land and not all Crown Land is for public recreation or allows public access.”

(Phew).

This is a surprising observation considering the land is zoned SP2 Infrastructure and RE1 Public Recreation.

The object of the infrastructure zoning is self-evident and obviously refers to when

heeded and promises acted upon hence necessitating this poll.

In your words Michael, “Not many people would want to see 250 residential units but would like to see some commercial development.”

Precisely, however the plan published by Council so far is described as a ‘Concept Plan’ only and says: “City of Coffs Harbour Council wants to see land at the Jetty Foreshores developed to provide more recreation, dining, culture and tourism experiences for the community, while being retained in public ownership.”

Key points on foreshores zoning Money well spent Accountability problem

DEAR News Of The

THIS City of Coffs Harbour claims to be in the black, but Council’s leadership has passed so many bucks lately the piggy bank must surely be empty.

The rubbish and graffiti blighting the highway through town is someone else’s fault.

The crime and squatting problems at the foreshores are someone else’s problem.

The dangerous state of the Councilowned hockey fields isn’t Council’s problem.

Apparently, it’s the hockey club’s fault, despite years of asking for support and applying for grants.

The long delays in building the Whale Trail in Woolgoolga, which was granted funding way back in 2019?

You guessed it - there was nothing Council could do about that.

it was required for railway and ancillary purposes.

The Council Local Environment Plan lists seven dot points for the objectives of the Public Recreation Zone.

The first three of these objectives are: (1) to enable land to be used for public open space or recreational purposes; (2) to provide a range of recreational settings and activities and compatible land uses; and (3) to protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational purposes.

Space doesn’t allow me to list the remaining four objectives but they are available on the council website.

So obviously the thought was that once the land was no longer required for railway purposes it should become available for community recreation and enjoyment.

Martin also observes that the railway land under discussion is not covered by the

Surely this leaves the door open for some ‘commercial development’.

You mention that the decision of the poll will not be binding, again rightly so, but if a significant margin votes NO to multi-storey residential development then it would be a very brave Council and Government to go against such a strong community message.

People power is a strong tool.

Let’s not waste the Council’s expenditure.

I urge all community members to take the opportunity provided to us on September 14 to have your say as to what you would like to see happen in this vital area of our city.

This is our City, it’s where we love to live, so we should say what we want and not just be dictated to by Macquarie Street.

And Coffs Harbour’s decaying Jetty?

That’s not Council’s responsibility either.

Our Council says the State and Federal Governments should fund its repair.

The Federal Government said no.

And who could blame them?

The last time they funded infrastructure upgrades for our City, Council chose to hand the money back, leaving our pools in Sawtell and Woolgoolga to rot.

Our Council leaders have an accountability problem.

It’s time for change.

2008 Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management (POM).

That is absolutely correct but what he omits to say is that the POM states: “it is to be noted that Lands (Lands Department) has intentions to acquire the surplus railway land to provide additional lands to be added to the (adjoining) Management Precincts” (the Jetty parklands).

Hence the Public Recreation zoning.

In relation to similar circumstances on the foreshores of Lake Illawarra, none other than the State Minister for Lands, Steve Kamper, says: “The government, where appropriate, has a responsibility to make sure public land remains in public hands and is used to benefit the community.”

Well said Mr Kamper! It is a pity that you don’t apply the same thinking in relation to our foreshores.

Regards, Bruce WEIR, Coffs Harbour.

PS, at the risk of being accused of nimbyism, I confess that I live in the Jetty precinct close to the foreshores.

However I would be equally vocal and opposed if the State Government were to propose residential development on Diggers Beach Reserve, Boambee Bay Reserve, Woolgoolga or Look at Me Now Headland and other key coastal locations within our community.

Open space is needed for the future. Let's keep it.

Regards, Fran STEPHENSON, Coffs Harbour.

Thankfully, it’s impossible to dodge accountability at the ballot box, so make your vote count on 14 September.

To be fair, Council leadership is keen to take credit for one thing - Sunday’s ‘Open Day’ where your rates will fund thousands in free giveaways and demonstrations. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that the event has been scheduled for five days before the caretaker period commences.

Regards Jesse YOUNG, Coffs Harbour.

Does foreshores plan pass the pub test?

DEAR News Of The Area,

QUICK history tour.

In the late 1700s the idea of royalty was being discussed by many, with a view to doing without it.

The French Revolution.

The American Revolution.

The rise of the English Parliament.

An Englishman - Jeremy Bentham –worked with a group over the years to define

what a moral, democratic government should look like.

They came up with a simple test of whether an action of any government was good or bad.

This test has come down to us through more than 200 years.

One question. Simple.

In answering it you must take into account the present and the future.

Transforming terror

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHEN visiting a friend, I picked up a small book about climate change by an Australian world renown climate scientist.

It was frightening to hear the current reports on the escalation of the crises.

She said only fifteen percent of Australians are aware of how dire it is.

We need you to know she said, keep reading, it gets way worse.

Well, I like a challenge, so I kept reading, for an hour or so… it was terrifying.

So, I stopped.

I slept badly for the next few nights and had floating anxiety during the days.

Then, somehow, I had a moment where I recognised what was happening.

Stepping out of it, I could observe it.

“I don’t want to live in fear,” I thought.

But I am glad to be aware.

Living each day, each moment as best I can is the solution.

Doing what I can.

Living with joy and making the most of this precious vulnerable world right now.

I called up my grandchildren and spent the afternoon doing art with them.

It was, and is, the “pub test” of good government.

Simply ask of any proposed government action, does it provide “the greatest good for the greatest number”.

The greatest number of people now and into the future.

What you might ask yourself is this: Does the NSW government’s plan to sell off part of the public’s land at the Jetty Foreshore, for development into multi-

Drawing and painting endangered species for posters to save our local forest Gladstone from industrial logging.

It is part of the planned Great Koala Park.

Focusing on each brushstroke, each smile, having fun.

I am so grateful for this fragile, fleeting, wonderful world.

My neighbour told me his recent health diagnoses had the same outcome for him.

He went from terror, to reaching out with authenticity for meaning, and he found connection, love and gratitude.

Is it better to know or not?

Living each day, with purpose, knowing what’s happening is important.

storey, private residential units, pass this test?

Of course not, nor would it have passed this simple test at any moment in Australian history.

Regards, Scott WOLGAMOT, Coffs Harbour.

So we can truly do the best we can.

Regards, Louise CRANNY, Bellingen.

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LOCALSPORT

Coffs Suns girls win regional title

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns Under 12 Girls have ended their regional representative season with a title.

They won Division 1 of the Basketball NSW Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League finals held in Port Macquarie on 27-28 July.

The Suns qualified for the grand final with a 57-34 semifinal win against Newcastle Falcons White.

They then brought home the title 53-26 in a rematch against the Newcastle Falcons.

Millie Cook was named Most Valuable Player (MVP).

The Suns side finished their regular season second on the ladder with twelve wins from their fifteen

games, eventually coming out on top against teams from the Central Coast, Maitland, Newcastle, and Tamworth.

“The girls really developed throughout the year in their understanding of the game and the roles everyone has to play on the court,” Suns coach Felicity Cook said.

“They were consistent from start to finish but really came together as a team towards the end of the season.

“They never gave up, often being down on the scoreboard (once by 18 points) to dig deep.”

“Although not overly big in size, the girls showed extreme determination and hunger to compete and ultimately come out with the win.

“They moved the ball well,

Wildcats and Dingoes in Premier League thriller

By David WIGLEY

IN a high-stakes showdown in the Women's North Coast Premier League, the Woolgoolga Wildcats and Orara Valley Dingoes fought tooth and nail to a riveting 3-3 draw.

It keeps the race for a finals berth alive as the regular season draws to a close.

Both squads remain locked in third and fourth positions respectively, with the finals looming.

Orara Valley struck first blood with a free kick that

was too hot to handle, seizing on the loose ball to edge ahead 1-0. Their advantage was short-lived as Teisha Shurma unleashed a 25yard thunderbolt, firing the ball into the top corner and levelling the score.

The match see-sawed with relentless intensity.

Orara Valley reclaimed the lead at 2-1, but Emily Nudd sliced through their defence, slotting home to bring the Wildcats back on even terms just before halftime.

The second half mirrored the first, both teams trading blows and netting once more

each, to conclude a thrilling contest at 3-3.

In other action, the Coffs City Lionesses cemented their second-place standing with a 5-0 victory over Sawtell.

The Lionesses now trail the league-leading Urunga Raiders by three points, however Urunga have two games in hand with two rounds left to play.

While the Lionesses remain mathematically in contention for the Premiers' crown, the unbeaten Raiders need just four points from their remaining four matches to secure the Premiership.

The Grand Final is set for Saturday, 7 September, at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

hustled on defence, trusted each other, had fun, listened well… and were quick to pick up on new concepts and executed what we asked of them.”

Cook said the team always gave 100 percent effort at training and games, enjoyed each other's company and “gave us a laugh”.

“We are so proud of each and every one of them and look forward to watching what they can do in the future.”

The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 12 Boys Division 1 and Under 14 Girls Division 2 teams finished runner-up in their respective divisions.

Tyler Sens and Cleo Rooney received MVP honours.

Snappers beat minor premiers

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Snappers have had a confidence boost heading into this season’s finals series, beating minor premiers Hastings Valley Vikings 42-31 in the final round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

The Snappers started strongly at home, crossing the line after three minutes.

The home side dominated the territory battle early, capitalising on their numerous chances out wide to run in another four tries for a 25-0 lead after 27 minutes.

The Vikings opened their scoring with a much needed try a few minutes later, before another try shortly before halftime cut the lead to 25-14 at the break.

The game remained a high scoring affair with the teams trading tries, taking the score to 37-26 with 20 minutes to go.

The Vikings were a much improved team in the second half, winning the territory battle, as they capitalised again to set up a grandstand finish at 37-31 with eight minutes to go.

A Snappers try right on the siren sealed the win as they held off the second half comeback from the Vikings.

The Snappers play the Vikings again in an instant rematch this weekend in the Major Semi at Port Macquarie, with the winner to host this season’s grand final.

Snappers player-coach Mitch Walton was looking forward to the challenge of taking on the minor premiers on their home turf while trying to earn a grand final berth.

“The crowd is very hostile, and it’s a pretty hostile club when you go down therewe’ll enjoy it,” he said.

“They have a couple of key ball runners we have to do a bit more homework on,

and if we can shut them down and sort of drain the juice out of their tank, then I think we will do well,” he said.

Walton was pleased with his side's execution in the first half.

“We came in with a pretty good idea about how we wanted to play, and I thought we executed that pretty well in the first 30 minutes,” he

said.

“We invited them back in just through our own illdiscipline, and I think if we fix that up next week, we’ll go pretty good.”

SCU Marlins were also winners in the final round, beating the Grafton Redmen 10-5 in Grafton.

The Marlins and Redmen play off again this weekend in

the Minor Semi at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. It’s season over for the loser, while the winner moves on to play the loser of the Vikings and Snappers for a spot in the grand final.

First grade ladder: 1. Hastings Valley Vikings: 55 points, 10 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses.

Coffs Harbour

Snappers: 53 points, 10 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses.

3. SCU Marlins: 46 points, 9 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses.

4. Grafton Redmen: 39 points, 6 wins, 1 draw, 8 losses.

5. Port Macquarie Pirates: 27 points, 4 wins, 2 draws, 9 losses.

6. Kempsey Cannonballs: 19 points, 3 wins, 12 losses.

q Coffs Harbour Snappers first grade side celebrate their victory.

q Woolgoolga Wildcats and Orara Valley Dingoes fought tooth and nail to a riveting 3-3 draw.

q Coffs Harbour Suns Under 12 Girls Division 1 team celebrate their title.

Panthers and Seahorses win in final round

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL Panthers have finished second on the Tooheys New Group 2 Rugby League first grade ladder after having a 2422 away win against the Macksville Sea Eagles in the final round of the home and away season.

Woolgoolga Seahorses finished third on the ladder with a 28-18 away win against the Grafton Ghosts.

Minor premiers Nambucca Roosters ended their home and away season with a 56-18 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets.

Reserve grade minor premiers Macksville Sea Eagles ended their home and away season undefeated with a 40-8 win against the Sawtell Panthers.

Nambucca Roosters reserves earnt a finals berth

with a 14-10 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets.

Sawtell Panthers Women's Tackle team finished their tremendous home and away season undefeated after a 24-0 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles.

Grafton Ghosts women earnt a finals berth with a 14-10 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Macksville Sea Eagles Under 18s won the

Finals time for juniors

By Aiden BURGESS

GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s best teams have finished as minor premiers of their competitions, as this

season's finals series gets underway this Friday and Saturday.

Sawtell Panthers finished as minor premiers of the Under 16s competition,

while the Sawtell Panthers Under 16s League Tag side went through their season undefeated.

Nambucca Valley Tigers finished on top of the ladder

minor premiership after a 40-10 win in the final round against the Sawtell Panthers.

The Grafton Ghosts Under 18s had a 54-6 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

The finals series gets underway this weekend.

Sawtell Panthers host the Woolgoolga Seahorses in the Qualifying Semi Final at Rex Hardaker Oval on Sunday afternoon.

in the Under 15s competition, and Smithtown Tigers finished top of the Under 14s competition.

Coffs Harbour Comets Red were the standout team of the Under 13s competition, going through the home and away season undefeated.

Grafton Ghosts host the Macksville Sea Eagles as both clubs look to keep their season alive in the Elimination Final on Saturday.

First grade ladder:

1. Nambucca Roosters. 24 points. 10 wins. 2 losses. 272 (points differential).

2. Sawtell Panthers. 20 points. 7 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. 75 p.d.

3. Woolgoolga Seahorses. 19 points. 7

Smithtown Tigers finished as minor premiers of the Under 12s competition.

Bowraville Tigers (Under 16s), Grafton Ghosts (Under 16s League Tag), Sawtell Panthers (Under 15s), Coffs Harbour Comets (Under 14s), and the Kempsey

Golf croquet weekend a winner

By Andrew VIVIAN

FORTY-TWO players representing thirteen NSW clubs and six Victorian clubs played four days of golf croquet at Sawtell from August 2-5.

It was the fifteenth running of the competition at Sawtell Croquet Club. Players were grouped in blocks of seven, determined by handicap.

In Block F, Kevin Young from Morwell, Victoria won ten games from twelve to finish first, with Dianne Williams from Maitland winning eight games to finish runner up.

Lynley Mitchell from

Lakes Entrance, Victoria won nine games to take out Block E, with Kerrie Crooks from Sawtell winning seven to come second.

Port Macquarie’s Steward Sinclair won all but his last game on Monday to win Block D.

Runner up was Ted Lyng from Toronto, NSW, who won eight games.

Block C winner Bob Quayle from Drouin, Victoria won nine games, with Kay Elliott from South West Rocks close behind on eight wins.

Tony Croft from Port Macquarie won nine games to take out Block B, ahead of Maitland’s Lyn Baker.

Simon Cook from Coutts Crossing took out the top flight Block A from Pam Mason of Mornington, Victoria, winning nine games to seven.

Mr Cook, who was delighted with his win, had to stay focused for all four days against a very competitive field.

Sawtell Croquet Club President Derek Burrows was thrilled with the competition.

“Croquet is a game that proves competition can be both gentle and fierce, where the wisdom of age often outwits the vigour of youth,” he said.

wins. 4 losses. 23 p.d.

4. Grafton Ghosts. 15 points. 5 wins. 1 draw. 6 losses. -70.

5. Macksville Sea Eagles. 14 points. 5 wins. 7 losses. -95.

6. South Grafton Rebels. 10 points. 3 wins. 9 losses. -45.

7. Coffs Harbour Comets. 10 points. 3 wins. 9 losses. -160.

Dragons (Under 13s) finished second on the ladder in their respective competitions.

The Group 2 Junior Rugby League finals series kicks off tonight with the Minor Semi Finals in Bellingen.

World Cup glory

By Aiden BURGESS

RELLE Donovan has played a big part in helping her country to World Cup glory.

The Coffs Coast player was part of the victorious Australian Women’s 40s team that triumphed at the 2024 Federation of International Touch World Cup in Nottingham, England.

It was the first time a Women’s 40s competition was held at a World Cup.

The Australians defeated New Zealand 4-1 in the final, with Donovan awarded Player of the Final.

She was shocked to find out she had been awarded the honour.

“I didn’t realise I had won it,” she said.

“They interviewed me after the game and I thought why weren't they interviewing our captains,”

Relle Donovan celebrates her side's World Cup win.

she said.

“After the interview I walked over to my family and friends, and they told me I had won Player of the Final.

“I was shocked and I couldn’t believe it, as they announced it straight after the game, but you’re busy embracing and celebrating with the team, so I didn’t hear it or know that I’d won.”

The World Cup champion reflected on her achievement.

“Now that I’m finally back home I’ve got time to think about it, and it’s awesome,” she said.

“Being part of the first Women's 40s team to win and having my family there, it was pretty special.

“It was an honour, and the thing that really hit home was at the opening ceremony, when they mentioned us, all eyes and cameras were on us - it was amazing.”

She said they faced tough competition in England on their way to winning the gold medal.

“We went through

undefeated, but every game was hard despite the score,” she said.

“We only lead the final 1-0 at halftime, and in our last round game against Great Britain it was 4-4 at halftime.

“Watching the other teams warm up, they were doing the same things we were doing, and that’s cool.

“To see the game growing internationally, it’s really good to be a part of.”

Donovan and her Women’s 40s team were part of the Australian Emus who retained the Federation of International Touch World Cup, and were crowned Opens and Masters World Champions after winning twelve of the thirteen gold medals on offer.

Her World Cup win caps off a great two years in which she represented NSW in their winning State of Origin Women’s 40s team in 2022, and won the NSW State Cup the same year with the Port Macquarie Women’s 40s team.

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q Golf croquet competition winners.

Photo: Sawtell Croquet Club.

Suns women ready for finals

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns women have prepared for their upcoming finals series by hosting the Tamworth Thunderbolts in the latest round of their Basketball NSW Waratah League season.

The Suns women lost a close one 64-61 to the Thunderbolts at Sportz Central.

Jordon Woods top scored for the Suns with 17 points.

The Suns women currently

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Breakers women have had a magnificent home and away season in the AFL North Coast competition.

The brilliant Breakers went through the season undefeated to finish as minor premiers.

The defending premiers will now look to become the first women’s team to defend their title since the competition began in 2018, when the AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend.

The Breakers women will also try to become the first club to win the premiership three times, after previously winning the flag in 2020 and 2023.

The Breakers begin their finals series by hosting the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in the Qualifying Final this weekend at Fitzroy Oval, with the winner through to this year’s grand final.

Breakers coach Jay Guthrie shared his thoughts on why they had remained undefeated this season.

“We’ve been working really hard all year on game plans, and having fun and just enjoying our footy,” he said.

“We’ve been focussing on in-game situations and moments in the game, rather than ABC skills.

“A big part of our planning is about being composed and making the right decisions in the big moments.”

The Breakers coach was looking forward to a tough first week of the finals against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

“They are going to be a formidable side.

“It could go either way and it’s whoever handles the pressure better,” he said.

AFL North Coast women’s ladder:

1. Coffs Harbour Breakers: 48 points, 12 wins, 0 losses.

2. Sawtell/Toormina Saints: 28 points, 7 wins, 4 losses.

3. Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley: 22 points, 5 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses.

4. Port Macquarie Magpies: 14 points, 3 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses.

5. Grafton Tigers: 0 points, 0 wins, 10 losses.

sit third on the ladder with 10 wins from their 14 games, with the top four teams making the semi-finals.

The Suns travel to take on the Lismore Storm this weekend, before finishing their regular season at home

by hosting the Maitland Mustangs on Sunday, 18 August at Sportz Central.

Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men played the final game of their representative season last weekend, with the Hills Hornets beating the home

side 105-70 at Sportz Central.

The Suns recorded their last win of the season the game before, beating the Springwood Scorchers 10193 in the second game of their doubleheader in Sydney on Sunday, 28 July.

Jake McMillan was on fire dominating the contest with 45 points.

The Suns men lost their previous game 107-96 to the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders Green. . Jake McMillan top scored for the Suns with 27 points. McMillan had an outstanding season for the Suns, leading the league in scoring with an average of 27 points a game.

Daz’s Sportz Starz: Jesse Case Brilliant Breakers go undefeated

By Daz HALLORAN

AS I sat on the verandah eating chicken soup, a call came through on the bat phone: get downtown and meet a young man named Jesse Case.

I pulled out my trusty

Malvern Star dragster, 'Shadow Shralpt’, with its column three star gears, sissy bar, and playing cards in the spokes, and 'dropped' down through the bends to meet Jesse.

This reporter can ride!

I sat down with Jesse,

a seventeen-year-old, 6’1 blond adrenaline junkie with moviestar looks.

He had a milkshake, I had a long black.

Jesse told me about his passion for mountain bike racing and how he loves feeling like an extension of

the bike when he races.

He has been involved in the sport since he was ten.

This bloke is no slouch, having competed in 50odd competitions with an impressive fifteen wins under his belt.

Jesse describes himself as the “best of the rest”, though he was the 2023 QLD State Champion and has come first in the NSW Gravity Enduro competition, amongst others.

With high performance bikes these days ranging between $4,000 and $20,000,

Jesse’s ride is sponsored by mountain bike brand Norco (no relation to the milk).

It seems mountain bike riding has come a long way since I hung out with Nicole Kidman in BMX Bandits in '83.

Remember, this is now an Olympic sport.

Jesse is sponsored and works part-time at Ventoux Cycles in Coffs Harbour.

I spoke with owner Al Scotford, who told me Jesse is dedicated to the science and fun of the sport and has great

style on the tracks. Al said the sport is growing, especially among women and families.

Places to ride are everywhere in our area, with favorites including Mt Coramba Downhill and Wedding Bell State Forest at Arrawarra.

Jesse’s next goal is to compete in the World Series Enduro, and as I straddle old Shadow to climb the hill, I wish him luck.

Onwards and upwards we go!

q Coffs Harbour Breakers women.

q Jesse Case is a mountain biker on the rise. Photo: Clancy Kelly.

Basketball champions crowned

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Coast’s basketball champions have been crowned after grand final victories to end Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season at Sportz Central.

The Chihuahuas won the Men’s A Grade title, triumphing against All Washed Up! 55-31 in the season decider.

Luke Wighton top scored with 21 points in the grand final.

Nicholas Nugent was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the grand final.

White Chocolate edged out Tat One Team by the barest of margins 31-30 to win the Men’s B Grade grand final.

Ben Warden was named MVP of the grand final.

The Bears won the Men’s C Grade title beating minor premiers Pineapple Express 47-37.

Jack Squires top scored with 20 points for The Bears, and was named MVP of the

grand final.

Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women 1 took out the Women’s A Grade title with a 51-40 win against Waratah Women.

Alexis Plater was the standout scoring 25 points, and was named MVP of the grand final.

Sky Hookers capped off their undefeated season in the Women's Social Competition with a 30-21 grand final victory against Backcourt Babes.

Jaskirit Khunkhun had a game high 16 points for Sky Hookers, and was named MVP of the grand final.

AFL teams prep for finals

By Aiden BURGESS

TEAMS have taken winning momentum into AFL North Coast’s finals series with victories in the final round of the home and away season.

Port Macquarie Magpies showed why they finished as minor premiers with a dominant 25.13 (163) to 2.7 (19) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in

Port Macquarie. Grafton Tigers had a 13.8 (86) to 8.6 (54) win against Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley in Woolgoolga.

Port Macquarie Magpies reserves finished second on the ladder after a 15.5 (95) to 1.1 (7) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley reserves

won in the final round, beating the Grafton Tigers 6.13 (49) to 1.2 (8).

Sawtell/Toormina Saints women ended their home and away season with a 6.13 (49) to 4.1 (25) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley women had a 10.9 (69) to 2.0 (12) win at home against the

Grafton Tigers.

Port Macquarie Magpies Under 18s moved into second spot on the ladder with a 9.5 (59) to 4.3 (27) win against the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints.

The AFL North Coast finals series gets underway this weekend with games in Coffs Harbour and Sawtell.

Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers

play off for a grand final spot in their Qualifying Final at Fitzroy Oval.

There’s no tomorrow for the Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Grafton Tigers when they play off in their Elimination Final at Richardson Park.

Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves host the Port Macquarie Magpies in their Qualifying Final.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves host Northern Beaches/Nambucca Valley in their Elimination Final.

Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women face off in their Qualifying Final at Fitzroy Oval, and Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley and Port Macquarie Magpies women clash in their Elimination Final at Richardson Park. Northern Beaches/ Nambucca Valley and Port Macquarie Magpies Under 18s play off in the final round of their season at Richardson Park.

q Men’s A Grade winners The Chihuahuas.

q Men’s B Grade winners White Chocolate.

q Women’s Social Competition winners Sky Hookers.

q Men’s C Grade winners The Bears.

q Women’s A Grade winners Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s Women 1.

COFFS

Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf Results

By Vicky HUNTER

TUESDAY 23rd July- 9 Hole

Single Stableford A Grade- Robyn Palmer(21), Yvonne Avery (18 CB)

B Grade- Fiona Ross(21), Vicki Kelly(18) NTP’s- 22nd Hole- Yvonne

MNC Cross Country

By Peter BERRINGTON

4 AUGUST 2024 at Woolgoolga Lakeside RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Ned Griffin 9:47, 1; Lennox Bennington 10:52, 2; Mark Bennington 10:54, 3; Ben Ewart 10:57, 4; Jackson Hood 11:10, 5; Kieren Ward 11:32, 6; Leo Lawrence 11:34, 7; Scott Lawrence 11:35, 8; Lucas Perez 11:54, 9; Enzo Perez 11:56, 10; Jesse Munn-Power 11:57, 11; Daniel Perez 11:58, 12; Astin Nuttall 12:16, 13; Thomas Feain 12:21, 14; Matthew McAleer 12:36, 15; Caden Dobner 12:44,

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

30/7 MEDLEY Stableford Ivan Gayden 41, Paul McHugh 38c/b, James Murdoch 38c/b, David Clements 38, Peter Hirth 37c/b, David Hilton 37c/b. Balls to 34c/b. NTP 7 A: Trevor Smith, B: Brian Holman, C: Bob Harris. NTP 11 A: Paul McHugh, B: Ian Reynolds (pro pin), C: David Hilton

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

NEXT Over 60s Mixed Bowls: game will be played at Sawtell on Monday 12/8/24: All visitors welcome Cost $20; Reminder $5 Subs Now Due (See Keith Sharman)

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls

29/7/24

R Wallace, G Hampson, C Christian DEF J Chapman, L Read, D Tree

R Hampson, N Elford, P Roach DEF J Poyntz, B Connors, K Taylor

K Mason, M Eames, H Slater DEF I Connors, G Nicholls B Eden

M Muller, L Kratz, L Mitchell DEF E Korchma, I Febey, D Ide

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glenn LANE

TUESDAY Social Bowls 30 - 7 - 24

J Gibbins and T Allen defeated Peter Murphy and J Anderson 23 - 16

Rowan Marsh and M Dudek defeated Neil Talbot and Nugget Campbell 26 - 13

M Brookes and J Hurrell defeated Di Washfold and I Cork 25 - 13

S Wall and S Dodd defeated T Teer and T Marotta 17 - 16

Ron Baguley and G McInerney defeated D Hodge and M Hodge 20 - 14

F Cacciattolo and B Merchant defeated J Weston and T McKenzie 27 - 14

R Bennell and S Bailey defeated S

Avery,Carol Hughes 26th HoleYvonne Avery, Denise Turnbull

WEDNESDAY 24th JULY-Las Vegas

Ambrose Moonee Beach Pharmacy Sponsors 1) Jean O’Connor,Mary Quirk, Wendy Johnstone,Jan Kirk(61.625) 2) Lit Goodsell, Kathy Goodsell-Eagles, Greer Galloway, Meryl Fisher (63.25CB) 3) Vicky Hunter, Lynn Major, Janelle Paslow, Karen Webster(63.25) N.T.P’s-12th

16; Daniel Jhureea 13:13, 17; Darcy Kelly 14:17, 18; Bryson Kelly 14:18, 19; Max Kelly 14:32, 20; Harvey Griffin 14:37, 21; Jamahl Laybutt 15:07, 22; Mark McClurg 15:14, 23; Murray Stuart 15:34, 24; Iggi Nuttall 16:24, 25; Archie Feain 16:35, 26; Jack Brennan 17:15, 27; Christian Petersen 17:17, 28; Oaklei Nuttall 18:19, 29; Peter Hood 19:31, 30; Jeff White 24:16, 31; Steel Beveridge 31:52, 32.

RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Maya Hill 10:59, 1; Summer Bates 11:07, 2; Penny Harrigan 11:27, 3; Kirra Bridger 11:47, 4; Skyla Petersen 11:55, 5; Nicole Feain 12:22, 6; Anika Bates 12:29, 7; Felicity

31/7 Stroke A: Theresa Beswick 69, Wendy Mason 71. B: Rhonda Cooper 71, Michele Grant 76c/b. C: Elaine Everitt 72, Karen Wilson 76. Balls to 77c/b. Pro pin Elaine Everitt, Straight Drive A: Joy Lawrence, B: Robyn Hampson, C: Karen Wilson. Putting A: Sharon Shipman, B: Robyn Hampson, C: Karen Wilson. 1/8 Play 9 Daniel Pritchard 20c/b, Ian Reynolds 20. Balls to 17c/b 2/8 Medley Stableford Richard

C Samuels, W Vaughn Def K Tierrney, P Paunovic

TUESDAY – Ladies Social Bowls 30/7/2

J Wheeler, T Thomas, D Tree DEF L Kratz, H Muir, S Shewan

J Poyntz, T Goninan, L Savage DEF A Waters, J Cox, B Eden

K Lewis, M Sharman, D Grebert DEF K Lewis, J Townsend, D Garth Pairs Game / T Rhoades, S Brandenburg DEF G Pickard, A Day

WEDNESDAY – Men’s Social Bowls

31/7/24

G Fisher, D Frost, S Sillar DEF I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh

H Slater, D Anderson, A Berry DEF C Christian, P Covington, D Wheeler

L Woods, W Vaughn, J Townsend

Noad and J Evans 21 - 15

Laurie Walsh and K Stirling defeated

Lorna Walsh and P Wroe 32 - 11

M Hopes and J Wilcox defeated J Taylor and H Schutz 23 - 15

D Wesney and B Wylie defeated G

Lane and L Carroll 30 - 9

1st Rink J Gibbins and T Allen

2nd Rink Rowan Marsh and M Dudek

3rd Rink M Hopes and J Wilcox

4th Rink Laurie Walsh and K Stirling No Jackpot

WOOPI WANDERERS

WEDNESDAY 31 - 7 - 24

I Cork, Y Williams and R Williams

defeated I Brien, G Burgess and S Oliver 25 - 18

P Diamond, K Ryan and R Marsh

defeated K Dunstone, P Stirling and B Rennie 15 - 14

Bear, R Pilon and D Mason defeated T Teer, H Jensen and Bob Martin 23 - 11

Title secured

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have amassed an unassailable ten-point lead over the secondplaced Northern Storm, clinching the 2024 Premiership with three rounds still to play.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions.

It seemed the Wolves' unbeaten streak might be broken when Robert Masapa, from Orara High School, slotted

home a penalty in the 72nd minute to put the Tigers ahead 2-1.

But the Wolves showed their trademark resilience and clawed their way back into the game, forcing an own goal in the 77th minute to secure a 2-2 draw and maintain their air of invincibility.

Meanwhile, across town, the Northern Storm solidified their grip on second place with a commanding 2-0 victory over Coffs City United.

SPORTS RESULTS

Hole-Greer Galloway, Kathy GoodsellEagles 15th Hole-Leah Ray, Judi Isles 22nd Hole-Ann Goodman,Judy Everitt,Karen Webster 26th HoleCaroline Campbell, Gloria Thomas, Rosalind Frame SATURDAY 27 th July

Single Stableford 1) Carrie Fagan(40) ,2) Sue Mealey(38),3) Linda Butler

NTP’s- 3 rd Hole Karen Brown , 6th Hole- Alex Brett 22nd Hole-Carrie Fagan, 26th Hole-Trish Nance

Bates 12:30, 8; Alex Greenhalgh 12:46, 9; Kristy Bridger 12:48, 10; Miriam Johnson 13:20, 11; Sophie Van Hoeck 14:08, 12; Florence Van Hoeck 14:10, 13; Kathy Robson 14:12, 14; Isla Kelly 14:20, 15; Kate Marsden 14:44, 16; Megan Harrigan 14:52, 17; Joanne Munn 14:56, 18; Vicky McClure 14:57, 19; Iris Greenwood 15:03, 20; Macy McClurg 15:11, 21; Charlotte Hanlon 15:12, 22; Jess Dougherty 16:36, 23; Rachel Brennan 17:16, 24; Barbara Ewart 18:07, 25; Stella Hood 18:46, 26; Lucy Hood 19:29, 27; Ashley McClurg 21:25, 28; Belinda McClurg 21:27, 29. RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle

White 40, Theresa Lonergan 38, Jenny Kelloway 37., Mike Ryan 36. Balls to 35 3/8 Stroke Round 1

Championship A: Steven Oberleuter 69, Glen Collon 71c/b. B: Nicholas Ling 67, Andrew Stoeckel 69. C: Chris Turnbull 68, Allan Winney 73. Balls to 77c/b. Gross A: Nathan Trezise 70, Paul Hope 73. B: Terry Rapley 86, Asttan Hope 89. C: Alistair Lane 94, David Jackson 98. NTP 7 A: Brock

DEF B Fitzpatrick, B Clugston, R Williams

N Thomas, G Peel, L Preston DEF N McClelland, J Richardson, J Urge

N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris DEDF K Sharman, P Paunovic, R Sharman

P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows DEF

R Stock, P Collins, B Martin

M Hastings, B Biddle DEF J Chapman, I Shaw

T Brooks, N Wong, G Denniss DEF G Douglas, K Fowler, G Hobson

R Rolinson, I Febey, P Eiberger DEF P Bird, B Pemberton, A Robinson

R Taylor, B Arundel, B Jones DEF A French, T Moar, R Berryman

G Nichols, R Poyntz, B Samuels DEF B Newling, G Campbell, K Garth

G Hitchen, R McLennan, S

D Wesney, B Wylie and T Wylie

defeated P Jones, M Lampert and B Pendred 32 - 11

S Noad, L Carroll and J Evans

defeated J Taylor, G Lane and B Lipman 24 - 7

I Gentle, J Martin and S Wall

defeated T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers 19 - 16

R Westbrook and T Marotta

defeated Punkin and R Hack 23 - 18

G Woolley and J Hampstead

defeated J Lynn and P Hatton 21 - 10

1st Rink Bear, R Pilon and D Mason

2nd Rink I Gentle, J Martin and S Wall

Lucky Loser I Brien, G Burgess and S Oliver

Jackpot R Westbrook and T Marotta & Punkin and R Hack

FRIDAY Social Bowls 2 - 8 - 24

Kelvin Smith, W Gavenloch, and T Wylie defeated Rowan Kent, Bryan

Campbell Brear opened the scoring, deftly navigating through the Coffs United defence and slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.

Jamie Kennedy sealed the points in the second half, wrapping up a decisive win.

The Storm are now almost guaranteed to finish second, boasting a nine-point lead over third-placed Sawtell with three games remaining.

The race for third and fourth place promises to be a nailbiter, with Sawtell (25 points), Boambee (24 points), Urunga (23

Tuesday 30th July –Ladies

9 Hole Par 1) Sue Girard +4 2) Frances Gaunt +2(CB) NTP’s 3rd Hole – Marilyn Waterhose, Robyn Schomberg 6 th Hole – Debbie Sollart Wednesday 31st July- Ladies Foursomes 27 Holes Gross WinnersCarrie Fagan, Annalese McKee (121) Wendy Johnstone, Lyn Neaves(134) Kerry Wilson, Hayley Butler(134) Nett A Grade- Jo Symons, Annelies

McIntosh 19:22, 1; Patrick Brennan 21:29, 2; Sam Ewart 22:07, 3; Mark Bennington 23:22, 4; James Karrasch 23:32, 5; Alex Greenwood 25:07, 6; Kyle Bates 25:11, 7; James Counter 25:33, 8; Eric Greenwood 25:42, 9; Kieren Ward 27:44, 10; Matthew McAleer 29:29, 11; Hayden Counter 30:09, 12; Carl Marsden 30:34, 13; Gordon Abbott 35:03, 14; Keith Williams 36:27, 15; Tim Karrasch 41:13, 16; Steve Thompson 52:34, 17. RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Lara Karrasch 30:11, 1; Kathy Robson 31:58, 2; Rowena Mitchell 32:21, 3; Alison Fidge 33:44, 4; Toni Berrington 38:13, Hynes, B: Asttan Hope, C: Cameron Wright-Terry, NTP 11 A: Paul McHugh, B: Terry Rapley (pro pin). NTP 15 Wayne Parkin. Ladies Stableford Joy Lawrence 34

Ladies 9 Hole Jean Dummer 22, Chris Anderson 20. Ball to 17c/b. NTP Patricia Rhoades. Saturday Sal Annie Waters 4/8 Stroke Round 2 Championship A: Luke France

Wilkinson DEF T Lavell, E Nicolave, B Blight

I Muller, C Attard, L Zecchinati DEF B Cook, G Cook, D Finlayson

R Smithers, T Carlyle, J Rice DEF J Mola, A Sorbello, A Wagstaff

THURSDAY- 24/8/24 Women’s Major Singles

D Grebert DEF A Day / J Townsend DEF P Rhoades/ E Tindall DEF N Foy

FRIDAY –Open Social Bowls 2/8/24

J Urge, T Karam, G Denniss DEF D Frost, G Peel, S Sillar

B Hamilton, C Christian, A berry DEF L Woods, S Sherwan, D Finlayson

L Savage, D Tree, A Robinson DEF J Brown, J Smithers, A Baker C Samuels, R Poyntz, B Samuels

Symes and G Pallister 24 - 18

Neil Talbot, M Lampert and Nugget

Campbell defeated K Stirling, M Hopes and Jeff Fuller 20 - 18

R Gurber and B Merchant defeated L Walsh and A Wroe 22 - 14

S Dodd and T Allen defeated J Clarke and T Teer 23 - 15

Di Washfold and L Walsh defeated J Burgess and P Murphy 23 - 13

G Marsh and R Marsh defeated N Haines and J Hampstead 27 - 26

Dorothy Evans and John Evans

defeated J Lynn and S Wall 25 - 19

F Cacciattolo and T Marotta

defeated J Taylor and G Lane 16 - 14

H Schutz and R Bennell defeated J Paterno and Bob Martin 22 - 17

J Hurrell and H Katala defeated R Kaufman and Les Carroll 25 - 13

Donna Foster and I Cork defeated J Gibbins and R Whelan 29 - 13

points), the Tigers (21 points), and the Lions (18 points) all in contention for a finals playoff spot.

The Golden Boot race is also heating up, with Urunga’s Fabrice Wamara and Boambee’s Brady Parker neck and neck on 11 goals each.

As the regular season draws to a close on 14 August, teams will gear up for the playoff series, each vying for a coveted spot in the Grand Final.

The Woolgoolga Wolves, aiming to retain their 2023 Grand Final crown, will seek to

Voorthuis(110.5) Maureen Cotsell ,Joan Griffin(110.5), Annalese McKee, Carrie Fagan (111) B Grade- Dallis Hogan ,Gloria Thomas (110.5) Di Ratcliffe Ann ,Goodman( 115.5) NTP’s -3 rd Hole- Dawn Smith, 6th HoleCaroline Campbell 12th Hole- Kerry Wilson, 15th Hole- Trish Jackson, Annalise Voorthuis 22nd Hole- Jo Symons, Debby France 26th Hole- Ada Lynch, Kerry Farmer, Betty Peen

5; Melanie Upfield 40:01, 6; Lisa Mirfin 43:51, 7.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Nick Murray 44:58, 1; Adam Johnson 49:03, 2; Bruce Meder 50:33, 3; Emmanuel Chandran 52:43, 4; Daniel Jhureea 53:09, 5; Leon Petrohelos 53:22, 6; Brad Simmons 53:45, 7.

RESULTS: 10km (Female) - Nicole Feain 42:31, 1; Kate Marsden 1:00:27, 2. Next week please report for the runs in the reserve next to the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, Orlando Street.

71c/b, Allan Heffernan 71. B: Richard Johnson 69, Stephen Thompson 71. C: John Johnson 67, Chris Turnbull 68. Balls to 74c/b. Gross A: Nathan Trezise 73, Hugo Alderman 75. B: Stephen Dawson 92c/b, Terry Rapley 92. C: Alistair Lane 91, Joshua Ives 92. NTP 7 A: Clint Samuels, B: Kyle Banks, C: Chris Turnbull. Pro pin Luke Fry. NTP 11 A: James Murdoch, B: Neal Thomas, C: Joshua Ives

DEF J Poyntz, D Garth, K Garth P Obrien, W Collins, P Collins DEF M Cutts, L Zecchinati, W Meadows H Dodd, E Tindall, A Sorbello DEF W Vaughn, D Anderson, A Wagstaff N Stahlhut, S Brandenburg, G Hobson DEF K Lowry, G Hitchen, W Bujeya

N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend

DEF E Nicolave, P Weir, C Attard

R Cridge, N Wong, B Biddle DEF K Lewis, G Campbell, M Sharp

K Mason, P Paunovic, P Eiberger

DEF L Read, P Day, P Roach

A Day, H Slater, L Feltrin DEF A Day, J Chapman, F Sharpe

M Muller, B Cranley, I Muller DEF P Bird, G Douglas, K Fowler

S Noad, K Coombes and B Wylie defeated E Pearce, J Hinchley and K Costelloe 23 - 15

Robyn Wesney, R McIntryre and D Wesney defeated S Wright, R Thornton and J Wright 31 - 23

L Anderson, Y Williams and J Anderson defeated R Westbrook, Roly Williams and John Mig 22 - 17

1st Rink S Dodd and T Allen

2nd Rink Kelvin Smith, W Gavenloch and T Wylie

3rd Rink Dorothy Evans and John Evans

4th Rink R Wesney, R McIntyre and D Wesney

5th Rink J Hurrell and H Katala

6th Rink H Schutz and R Bennell No Jackpot

do the double and become both Premiers and Champions for 2024.

However, the Northern Storm, enjoying a stellar season, will pose a significant threat, alongside Sawtell, Boambee, and the Tigers - all of whom have previously taken points from the Wolves.

The Men’s Premier League Grand Final is set to kick off on Saturday evening, 7 September, at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, promising an electrifying crescendo to the season.

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

PARK Beach Women’s Bowling Club

held its 2 day Sapphire Triples Carnival last week, hosting 28 teams and proudly sponsored by Tolemans Showcase

Jewellers at Park Beach Plaza

Results were:

1st: Chris Myers, Carol White & Linda O’Reilly (south Tamworth)

2nd: Judy Monks, Carol Dodds (Park Beach) & Helen Hoffman (Urunga)

3rd: Margo Parker, Melyn Fleming & Roe Martin (Soith West Rocks)

4th: Carolyn Boydon, Rae Gurber & Ainsley Wroe (Woolgoolga)

5th: Candy Nixon, Merle King (STH Grafton) & Sue Jacquin (Grafton District Ex-Services)

Tuesday AM winners: Janine Brown, Genevieve-Staunton-Latimer

Coffs Harbour Bridge Results

By Nerellyn MITCHELL

JULY 8th - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW J Archer, B Brebner - B J Begg, G Moy July 9th - I Martyn, D O’Meara July 10th - NS N Wiliams, D Hickie; EW A Anderson, D Anderson

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale ALLEN

FRIDAY, 2nd August, 2024 Division 1 Gerard Martin d Ray Pyne 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, Reece Baker d Ray Pine 3/0, Gerard Martin

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 30 July. What a horrible, strong, swirly gale was blowing on Tuesday when the ladies attempted to play the 27 Hole Foursomes Championship at Safety Beach however, it didn’t seem to bother

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

JULY 31 - Howard St Rimfire Range.

The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 20 participants.

Master Grade: Jake Buckley 97.13, Ben R 96.9, Joel Walker 93.8, Daniel Finlay 88.1, A Grade: Stuart D 91.3, Phillip Payne 86.4, Geoff Slattery 86.3, Matt Walsh 83.3, Johan Greyling 82.1, Jon Brown 81.4, B Grade: Sarah Jones 77.4, Member-440 75.1, Jessica

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club

Winter Comp

Monday 29 July

Bad Habbits def Bull Finish 6-3

Bulls Hit def Fluke Shots 5-4

DILLIGAF def Warriors 5-4

Thunderstruck - Bye

100s

Brittany (1)

Elaine (1)

Lucy (1)

Asttan (1)

Bob (1)

Chris (4)

Craig S (5)

Dave C (2)

Dave H (1)

Dean (5)

Kevin Ca (3)

Kurt (1)

Michael (2)

Paul (2)

Peter (2)

Reg (3)

(Park Beach) & Mel Le Strange (STH Tamworth)

Tuesday PM winners: Jan Slater, Kaylene Cutmore & Denise Hargraves (Park Beach)

Wednesday AM winners: Elaine Tindall (Sawtell), Lyndy McLeod & Ann Worboys (Park Beach)

Wednesday PM winners: Mandi Monck, Christine Sheridan & Ruth Jupp (Park Beach)

Winner of the Sapphire ring donated by Toleman Showcase Jewellers was Paul Baily from the Gold Coast Friday mixed pairs 2nd August

A Stone , J Phillips def K Elliott , and S Bailey 24/19

J Rodwell, R Oakley def R Coffey, C Cutt 25/7

K and T Blow def M and B Arundle 22/11

J and S Hollis def R and M DeMeio 16/15

P Poulton, E Kidd def P Elliott, T Aarts 17/14

July 12th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW A Anderson, D Anderson

July 13th - NS D Featherstone, M Featherstone; EW E Colley, D Strachan

July 15th - A NS B Herring, C Tolley; EW T Cooper, D Hickie

- B P Lee, S Hunt

July 16th - N McIvor, D Featherstone

July 17th - NS J Herring, B Herring

July 19th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW S Fox, A Fox

July 20th - NS J Parker, K Taylor;

d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Gerard Martin d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Ray Pyne 3/1, Reece Baker d Gerard Martin 3/0, Ray Pyne d Paul Hendriks 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Gerard Martin.

Division 2 Tim Garrad d Ann Joy 3/1, King

the leaders too much. Gross winners of the day were Lexine Bailey and Karen Bellamy with a really good score of 103. Runners-up Rose Morrow and Carole Stone 107 and 2nd runners-up Judy Boyle and Karina Bettison 123. You all handled the conditions well ladies.

Nett winners were Lex and Karen with 79.5 on c/b from Rose and Carole and 2nd runners-up Judy and Karina 80 nett. A credit to you all.

Thank you Glenda Kennedy for Hancock 70.2, C Grade: Pete C 72.2, Jeffrey W 63.1, Mitch Upton 57.1, Matt Miller 52.2, Austin Atkinson 38.0, Brian Brock 22.0, Visitors: Ken Weismantel 43.1

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 14 participants. Jake Buckley 195.9, Johan Greyling 194.8, Ben R 192.5, Austin Atkinson 190.6, Pete C 189.7, Daniel Finlay 189.5, Member-677 188.5, Jeffrey W 188.5, Jon Brown 184.3, Matt Miller 184.2, Mitch Upton 184.1, Kathy Atkinson 159.0, Visitors: Ken Weismantel

Ricky (1)

Rob (1)

Steve (1)

Trevor (1)

Tye (3)

High pegs

Elaine (65)

Bob (61)

Paul (54)

Rob (98)

Leader Board

Bad Habbits 25

DILLIGAF 22

Fluke Shots 22

Bulls Hit 20

Warriors 18

Thunderstruck 14

Bull Finish 14

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 30th July 2024

Main Draw Winners: - Stuart

Bowers - R/U Zac Cowled

Consolation Winners: - Dave Lewis

- R/U Bernie Couzens

q The winners of the sapphire triples.

c Sheridan, M Monck def R Jupp, C Garrett 33/7

D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def J and B Jones 16/13

D Lindner, G Duffey def N McVicar, L

EW W Rogers, D McIntyre

July 22nd - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW W Rogers, D McIntyre - B NS G Battershell, L Powells; EW J Clayton, A Smith

July 23rd - D Featherstone, N McIvor

July24th - NS L Power, M Rogers; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk

July 26th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW J Bryant, B Brebner

July 27th - NS P Houlton, B

McKie d Terry Baker 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/0, Ann Joy d Terry Baker

3/2, Yash Tyagi d Terry Baker 3/2, Ann Joy d King McKie 3/2, Yash Tyagi d King

Loadsman 19/15

G and A McInerney def Y and G Hinsley 18/8

D Futcher, R Lane def D and G Herron 15/14

Houlton; EW E Colley, D Strachan

July 29th - A NS J Bryant, N Mitchell; EW E Colley, D Strachan - B J Isaacs, M Jil Hosie

July 30th - I Martyn, D O’Meara

July 31st - NS B Edwards, D McIntyre; EW N Williams, D Hickie

Aug 2nd - NS C Hocking, P Hocking; EW T Cooper, N Williams

Aug 3rd - NS L Smith, J Bryant; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk

McKie 3/1, Tim Garrad d Terry Baker 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Ann Joy 3/1, Tim Garrad d King McKie 3/2. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Tim Garrad. Division 3 Sharee Templeton d David Iles 3/0, Char Berglund d Mina Tadros 3/0, Dale Allen d David Iles 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Mina Tadros 3/0, Dale Allen d Mina Tadros 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/0, Dale Allen d Char Berglund 3/0, Mina Tadros d David Iles 3/1, Dale Allen d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Char Berglund d David Iles 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from Sharee Templeton.

donating the raffle won by Rose. The previous day Safety Beach Pennant team defeated Sawtell ladies at Safety Beach. Tuesday 13th is first round of Club Championships played consecutively over 3 weeks and 6th Monthly Medal round. Please bring a plate to share on the final round of the Championships. Keep up your practice and see Pro Terry if your game needs a bit of attention in any area.

185.3, Alex Young 183.4 August 04 - Dairyville Range 100m Centrefire match was conducted with 14 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 98.14, Jake Buckley 96.11, Glenn K 96.10, A Grade: Daniel Finlay 94.7, B Grade: Matt Walsh 92.9, Lindsay McConachy 87.2, Max Archer 86.2, Member-677 84.2, C Grade: Sarah Jones 92.5, Cooper Finlay 87.3, Phil Hartmann 84.2, Cherelle Steinhardt 83.2, Mitch Upton 77.1, Service Rifle: Ron Dean 76.1

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Shirley STRAUCH

MONDAY 5th. August 30 starters

Winner Di Richards 29

R/U Ron Strauch 31

2nd. R/U Roy Spencer 31

NTP 11th. Norm Mitchener Bev Alwell

NTP 12th. Col Cafferky Sue Kempnich NTP 15th. Ron Litherland

Putting Col Wade 13

The NAGA went to Carolyn & the Frog (most putts) to a confident Trev. There was a plethora of birdies on the three NTP holes. Congrats.

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

TUESDAY, 30th July, 49 MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford event at Bellingen Golf Course., which was in excellent condition.

Winner – Trevor Neaves 38, 1st runner-up Terry Cleary 37, 2nd runnerup Mark Stuckey 36 3rd runner-up Stan McCabe 35 c/b.

NTP’s: 3rd – Stan McCabe, 7th –Trevor Neaves, 12th John Buganey, 16th John Nichols. Ball run to 32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday, 30th July, 28 MNC Veteran golfers competed at in a single stableford at Sawtell Golf Course which was in excellent condition.

Winner – Paul Bonventi 34 c/b, 1st runner-up Peter Wilson 34, 2nd runnerup Mary Ann Perry 33. NTP’s: 3rd – John Ward, 7th Neil Thomas, 11th – Ken Graham, 15th – Cliff Webeck. Ball run to 32 pts.

Xmas comes but once a year & its next Monday 12th. after the game.

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 5th August 2024 9 Hole 4BBB Stableford 19 Players Winner, Andy Carroll & Ken Towerton 26pts

Runners Up, Brenda Connors & Rosie Hrncir 25 pts Clyde Williamson & Cliff Hutchings 23 pts

NTP’s, 3rd Hole, Cliff Hutchings, Marlene Starr 7th Hole, Dave Knudsen, Lesley Kimber

In Memory

Wallace Murray Carten 6/2/25 - 11/8/21

Its been 3 years on and we miss you every day Love Zettie and Family.

COX

Edward Albert ‘Eddie’

3rd August 2024, at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Much loved partner of Marilyn and husband of Jan (dec’d).

Loving father and father-in-law of Chris, Tony & Kate and Penny & Col.

Adored pop of Lily, Olivia and Cyanna. Eddie will be greatly missed by all his brothers, sister and their families.

Aged 77 Years

“There Is Only One Eddie Cox”

Eddie’s Celebration of Life was held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s

O’CONNELL, Jim

Jim passed away peacefully on the 29th July 2024, after a long illness, late of Nana Glen.

Loving partner of Connie Seward. Loved father of Jackie and Kate, father-in-law of Greg, step-father of Darren, Antony and Karrina. A friend to many. Jim was always contributing to his community through RFS and caring for country through Nana Glen Landcare, he will be deeply missed. A life well lived.

Aged 77 Years Forever In Our Hearts

As per Jim’s wishes, a cremation and gathering to celebrate his life was held.

In the caring hands of ALLIED FUNERAL HOME

Wilton, Rosemary “JEAN”

From Upper Orara

Passed away 26 July 2024

At masonic Lodge. Wife of Danny. Loved Aunt and friend to many.

Aged 81

Rosemary was buried at Comboyne as per her wishes.

Funeral Notices

CAMPLING

Elma ‘June’

6th August 2024, passed away at St Joseph’s Aged Care, Coffs Harbour. Beloved daughter of Sarah & Stanley Wilkinson (dec’d). Cherished sister of Janice (dec’d), Kay, Valerie, Gwen, Len, Stan and Desi (dec’d), sister-in-law and aunt of their families. Loving wife of Bruce Campling (dec’d). Much loved mother of Maree and Greg. Adored grandmother of Travis and Karrissa. Soon to be a great-grandma.

Aged 86 Years

Reunited With Bruce “Go Tigers”

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend June’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 15th August 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

June’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

Sharon Margaret Francis 4th August 2024

Passed away peacefully at her home in Moonee Beach. Dearly loved partner of Charlie, loving mother of Melissa and mother-in-law to Nathan. Daughter of Margaret, Trevor and Robert (dec). Sister to Rob, Julie and Belinda. Aunty of Sarah, Shane, Michael, Chris and Zak. Great aunty to Stella. Sadly missed by her extended family and all who knew her.

Aged 55 Years Forever cruisin’ in the sunshine

Family and friends are invited to join us at the Moonee Beach Tavern on Monday, 12th August 2024 from 4pm to share some special memories. As per Sharon’s wishes, a private cremation will be held prior. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be confirmed at the Moonee Beach Reserve.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

FRASER

Ian Thomas Munro

2nd August 2024, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Late of Emerald Beach. Loving husband of Yvonne and father of Stephen (dec’d), Jillian and Philip.

Adored grandfather of Alexandra, Caili, Mollie, Lauren, Alanna and great-grandfather of Seth and Ahlia.

Aged 85 Years

‘Here’s Tae Us! Who’s Like Us?

Damn Few’

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Ian’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th August 2024 commencing at 2.30 pm.

Ian’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

LOGUE & SONS

McDERMOTT

James ‘Jim’

26th July 2024, passed peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Coffs Harbour. Formerly of Adelaide, Sydney and Manchester, UK. Beloved husband of Gwen (dec’d) and close friend of Brenda. Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews, Paul, Nicola, Michelle, Lynn, Jill, Alison and Kay and great-nieces Danielle & partner Rufus and Jennifer. Treasured son of Alice & Francis, brother of Francis, Peter, and Eric (all dec’d), brother-in-law of Jean.

Aged 85 Years Still Dancing

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Jim’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 16th August 2024 commencing at 2.30 pm.

Jim’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

Jim’s family and friends would like to thank Dr Phillip Whish-Wilson and the staff at Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Bellinger River District Hospital.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

REYNOLDS

Lois Patricia

3rd August 2024, peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care. Late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Glen (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Debbie & Rod Spence, David & Julie and Madonna. Loved grandmum of Ashleigh, Dusty, Hayley, Brittany, Mitch and Xanthe. Loved great-grandmum of Grace, Archie, Hugo, Layla and Asher. Dear sister and sister-in-law of her family.

Aged 87 Years

Reunited With Glen

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lois’ Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Sawtell on Saturday 10th August 2024 commencing at 11.00 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

Lois’ Funeral Prayers will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

STOCKTON (nee KETHEL)

Joy Elizabeth

2nd August 2024, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Hydes Creek. Cherished wife of Graeme (dec’d). Much loved mother of Sharyn, Brian and Rachel, mother-in-law of Belinda, Robert and Maria. Adored grandma of Kayla, Rebecca, Rhianna and Roy. Caring sister of Bruce, Graham, Colin, Ian and their families. Joy will be sadly missed by all her extended family and friends.

Aged 74 Years

Reunited With Graeme

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joy’s Funeral Service to be held in Harbourside Presbyterian Church, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th August 2024 commencing at 10.30 am.

Joy’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

WEEKES

Lynette Joyce ‘Lynne’

5th August 2024, passed away at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Dearly beloved wife of Keith (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Andrew & Leanne. Adored gran of Phillip, Thomas and Sophia. Cherished sister of Pauline and Frank.

Aged 77 Years

Reunited With Keith

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Lynne’s Graveside Funeral Service to be held in Bellingen Cemetery, Bellingen on Wednesday 14th August 2024 commencing at 10.30 am.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

WILSON

Robert Albert ‘Matey’ 24th July 2024, at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine (dec’d). Loved father of Donna (dec’d), Shane (dec’d) and grandfather of Jamie and Luke. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Janice (dec’d) & Neville Dean and Terry & Gloria. Fond uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Aged 82 Years Gone Fishing

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Matey’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th August 2024 commencing at 11.30 am.

Matey’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

Homes on 6652 2444.

Funeral Notices

LOCALCLASSIFIEDS

Tutoring

All Primary to Secondary Yr 8. English Maths

WWC approved Kerin 0481 097 221 e300824

Garage Sale

MASSIVE 2 house garage sale. Sat 10/8 8am - 3pm. 2A & 4 Tiffany Close, Coffs Harbour. Ladies clothing, handbags shoes, antiques, collectables, household items, some furniture button collection & 2 queen beds

Wanted

Maltese x Shih Tsu

Female, 4 + yrs old good temprement. Ph 6653 4288 or 0402 494 488

RING, mens dress/ wedding ring, found in Pitt St. 0409 788 027

2 Outdoor couches grey, ex cond. $20 each. Side table timber, ex cond, $15 Bedside table, 1 drawer, 1 shelf, $20 White bedside table 3 drawers, $25. Clothes airer, over the door $25. Clothes/ shoes metal basket stand $25. Step ladder, two steps plus shelf, extremely strong, $25. Nilex hose stand on wheels, $25. Chain 3m 40cm, very heavy duty, used to tow car, $35. Plastic upright gardening wheel barrow, $25. Ph 0415 981 605

BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

Pets

Maltese/Shih Tzu puppies. 1 boy 2 girls. Ready for new homes

BIN001087596. Ph: 0408 439 980

Galore turbo select BBQ with rotisserie, needs some work. 0467 640 964

GARDEN rocks, if you want them bring trailer wheelbarrow and 2 strong men. 6656 2373

2 after market guards (right and left) for a Toyota 4Runner or HiLux, model 1990-1995 $200. Ph 0438 644 442 F100524

0412 954 085 F090824

30 Clive

4

80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198 F081223

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791

CAMP chairs x 3, exc cond. $45 for all. Ph 0415 981 605

CANE table,

0415 981 605

CHILDRENS play table and 2 chairs, painted wood, 1 metre plus. $90. 66523791

COLLECTORS

treasurers (2 volumes) Singer of the Bush AB Banjo Patersons complete works from 1885 to 1941. $100 ono. 6656 2373 F030524

COMPUTER desk vgc $65. 6650 0380

CORNINGWARE Platter on stand, Blue Corn Flower, 1960's. $85 0407 654 879

For Sale

FAN (floor or desk) new, $65. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688

FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337

FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337 F250823

FENCING - wooden attractive blocks x 7 900cm H x 1800cm W New. Dark wood. $25 each. 0415 981 605

FISH / ICE BOX fibre glass 50mm foam with double lid. 80cm W x 80cm H x 150cm L Pro-made. $500 ono 0427 022 303

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel.142cm high x 63cm wide x 70cm deep Fridge only, no freezer VGC. $100. 0437 543 943 F080324

K-CARE wheel chair commode can also be used as a shower chair max user weight 200kg $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

For Sale

OTTOMAN padded with 2 storage drawers $30. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

TWO D/B cream satin edged tufted blankets as new, $30 each Ksingle bamboo/cotton blanket never used $60 66515758 after 5pm

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791

LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $30. 0490161119

RAISED toilet seat with padded arm rests, 16cm rise, $85. Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456

SADDLE, stock saddle 17", Marshall Poley. Price neg. Ph 6653 8337 F230224

SHEET Music, piano/ guitar, artists from 50's - 80's, 90+ pieces $60 0407 654 879

LEATHER jacket, tan perfect cond, size 12 $50. 0419 166 688

SPEED music albums 7 + others, country & popular hits. $50 0407 654 879 F160224

WALKER, wide seat double wheels at front adjustable height. $50 0407 654 879

936 661

BBQ, GC, 4 burner captain cook, older style $15. 0419 166 688

DOG Alsatian Pottery

Large Jemma No. 462 from 1960's - no clock $90. 0407 654 879

DOG trampoline/bed used once, large. $28 0415 981 605

, Baby Doll, 20yr old, 58cm tall, soft body silicon limbs, sleepy eyes $60. 0407 654 879

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Attended by more than 20,000 festival goers, this five-day event held on Scottish farmland is iconic: For those who weren’t able to fly across the globe and experience the riot of tunes and famous acts, this BBCshot series takes you through the crowds and on stage to experience the thrills. Featuring five episodes, the revelry– and, no doubt couch dancing – kicks off with a double episode that’s the perfect way to jump-start the weekend. The diverse line-up includes pop star Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and noughties girl group Sugababes.

FRIDAY, August 9

MONDAY

THE BLOCK

NBN, 7.30pm

Scott Cam and The Block crew have washed up again for season 20 of the renovation competition and this time the contestants are taking on a quaint (read: abandoned) holiday resort on Victoria’s windswept Phillip Island to complete five luxury holiday homes. Besides an inordinate amount of sand, another change is somewhat bittersweet: foreman Keith Schleiger has stepped down after 13 years, with the lovable Dan Reilly stepping into his boots. The array of couples includes Cairns’ Kylie and Brad – while she promises a parade of impressive ’dos as a hairdresser, he is double threat as both an electrician and a plumber.

THURSDAY GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

We’re in an era where a “grand design” seems more and more out of reach for the common folk. Hurrah then for the

return of George Clarke’s cheerful, enthusiastic building show, celebrating DIY creativity and eccentric small-scale design. In its 12th season, this inspiring building series sparkling with Clarke’s giddy passion is elevated by intriguing designs and ideas that push the envelope. Refreshingly, it’s the owners who turn builders, with nary a project manager or building crew to be seen.

Australia. (R)

The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R)

The Shelter. (MA15+av)

12.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R)

3.50 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visit’s Summerland Farm. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Criminal Confessions: Two Fires, One Victim. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Boy To Man: The Shark People. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 8.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight.

3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Overnight. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Early morning.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Domhnall Gleeson and Colman Domingo. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 1.15 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.50 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 4.00 Rose Gold. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (Final, PG, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera. (PG, R) A look at the Woomera detention centre protest.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface enters a chess tournament.

8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star.

9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Malns, R) Justine’s allegation causes a stir.

10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances plots her revenge. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PGa, R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) 5.25 Enemy Alien. (PG) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles.

8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean.

9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)

10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)

11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Mls)

12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at The Valley, Missile Stakes and BRC at SCTC Raceday. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 4.30 Border Security: Int. (PGd, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) Four singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman.

9.35 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002, Mal, R) An immature man befriends a 12-year-old boy who teaches him to act like an adult. Hugh Grant, Toni Collette.

11.40 Dancing With The Stars. (PGal, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.

7.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.25 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Post midnight.

3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Overnight.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning.

6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A couple dream of very different dogs.

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 Ambulance UK. (PGa, R) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester, one with a primary school and a nursery nearby. An elderly lady is found on the floor outside the bus station.

11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am Lola.

Continued. (1961, PG, French) 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 The Goya Murders. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm My Old Lady. (2014, M) 2.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 Windtalkers. (2002, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 11

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, R) 3.05 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. (R) 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4.

9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.

9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Cassie and Sunny interview the suspects.

10.40 Fisk. (PG, R)

11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)

11.55 Frayed. (Mals, R)

12.40 Noughts + Crosses. (Mal, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Swan Football. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Such Was Life. (R) 4.10 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals)

8.40 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, Ma, R)

10.10 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022, PGal, R)

11.55 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R)

1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

2.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R)

3.10 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00

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6am Morning Programs. 7.20 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 1pm A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.15 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.15 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 My Little Sister. (2020, MA15+, German) 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.

9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. (MA15+av) Part 5 of 5. Lucinda’s search for the truth becomes dangerous as she turns to help from unexpected places.

10.30 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v, R) A look at serial killer Allan Legere.

12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. Events may include: cycling track; women’s basketball; men’s water polo. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 16: Late night. Events may include: men’s water polo, gold medal match; women’s basketball, gold medal match.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Post midnight.

2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 16: Overnight.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.

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6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022, Mlv, R) An aviator trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission while confronting the ghosts of his past. Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. 10.00 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 1.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.05 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Toys That Built The World. (Ma, R) 2.55 Festivals. (Premiere) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.

8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PGa)

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 House Of Promises. (Premiere, Mans)

12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R)

2.40 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.

9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Keith shares his story.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R)

12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TUESDAY, August 13

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Finding Creativity. (PG, R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 3.05 Railway Vietnam. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R) 2.30 Border Security: Australia’s

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.

12.15 The First 48. (Mav, R)

1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

The Project. A look at the

Hunted. (Return, PGl)

4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Premiere, MA15+ansv)

1.20 Christian. (MA15+v, R)

4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

3.15 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.25 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 8.00 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 1. Midnight Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2001. 11.00 Untold Australia. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Molly And Cara. 12.45 Flavour Swap. 1.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 1.55 Kickin’ Back. 2.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. 8.05 Jeopardy! 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 11.40 Late Programs.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

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6am Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.30 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 9.10 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 11.10 Real Genius. (1985, M) 1.05pm The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 4.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 6.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 7.50 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 9.30 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 11.25 Late Programs. 6am The Mole Agent. Continued. (2020, Spanish) 7.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 8.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 10.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Big Chill. (1983, M) 2.10 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 4.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 Twist. (2021, M) 9.30 Three Kings. (1999, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash is left in the dark.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGa) The remaining acts compete in front of the celebrity judges for a cash prize of £250,000.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)

12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa)

8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml)

9.35 DI Ray. (Mal)

10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Enemy Of The People. (Premiere, Mlv)

12.45 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R)

3.45 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Talking Footy.

12.15 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

THURSDAY,

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return)

9.20 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R) 10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.25 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Grand Designs. (R) 12.40 Parliament. 1.40 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGn, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am The Movie

Show. 6.05 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.10 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 11.50 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.40pm Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.25 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 5.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 7.35 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 9.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PGa)

8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal)

9.20 Rebus. (Premiere, MA15+lv)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Pray For Blood. (Premiere, MA15+av)

12.35 Blanca. (MA15+a, R)

3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am The Age Of Innocence. Continued. (1993, PG) 8.15 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.05 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 11.55 Twist. (2021, M) 1.35pm Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 3.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 5.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.40 Wild Target. (2010, M) 9.30 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 11.30 The Internship. (2013, M) 1.40am Late Programs. 5.55 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)

8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.

10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa) 11.30 Starstruck. (PG) 12.45 Boy To Man. (Ml, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.

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The Block. (PGl) 8.35 Paramedics. (Mam) 9.35 To Be Advised.

Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Good Chef Hunting. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

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