Coffs Harbour Regional Airport Magazine - Issue 46

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05 AIRPORT UPDATE

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06 WHAT’S ON

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08 ISLAND ADVENTURES

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ecently, the entry signage at Coffs Harbour Airport was refreshed and updated with new tiles, lettering and garden beds. In respect and recognition of our first nation people, the welcome sign is now in their traditional Gumbaynggirr language. So Giinagay to Issue 46 of Coffs Harbour Airport magazine.

The cover of this issue is dedicated to the team of men and women who provide an essential service at Coffs Harbour Airport – the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). Most of us would not be aware of this service, unless we see one of the bright green fire fighting vehicles out on the runway on a training exercise. But rest assured, the crew, stationed adjacent to the terminal are on duty every day of the year. To know a little more of the crew’s roles and responsibilities and the extraordinary amount of people applying to join the service, check out the story on page 12.

Almost weekly there are a wide variety of events happening on Coffs Coast; sport, culture, conferences, music and so on. Next month, Bellingen will host the prestigious literary event, the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. Heading the list of high profile presenters is multi Walkley Award-winning journalist Kerry O’Brien, former editor of ABC’s The 7.30 Report and Four Corners.

He will be joined by other Australian journalists, researchers, academics and writers. More on this thought provoking festival, dates and where to purchase tickets can be found from page 20.

With major refurbishment now complete in the terminal and on the apron, our focus is now directed towards the Airport Enterprise Park. It is still early days but stay tuned for when work is progressed and reported in upcoming editions of the magazine.

Now that the cooler weather is with us, it is the perfect time of year for getting out and about on the beautiful Coffs Coast. To encourage you to stretch your legs, we have a story on the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. On this well-marked trail between Red Rock and Sawtell, you can do as little as walk to a headland lookout or, if so inclined, enjoy all 60 kilometres of our stunning coastal beauty. So go on, turn to page 8 then get out those walking shoes.

And until our next issue, I wish you safe travels whenever you fly.

Yarri Yarrung Dennis Martin OAM Airport Manager

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ow that all of the infrastructure upgrades in and around the terminal area are complete, the emphasis has turned to the Airport Enterprise Park development in the general aviation precinct of the airport.

At this stage, we expect to have our first new tenants on site by April next year.

Phase one of the project is well underway, including the development of 31 lot sites.

The project is intended to make a meaningful contribution to Coffs Harbour’s role as a regional economic and employment hub that leverages from the competitive advantages of the existing airport infrastructure and the inherent natural advantages of the site.

Completed work-to-date includes the preparation of site documentation, demolition of buildings, vegetation clearing, geotechnical investigations and finalisation of the design of initial bulk earthworks and the relocation of services.

All remaining buildings in the development precinct should be removed by early June in order for the first stage of bulk earthworks to commence on 17 June.

The 99 lot Airport Enterprise Park development will be staged with a total investment of $24.2 million.

For more information or to register interest in a site visit, head to www.coffsharbourairport.com. au/enterprise-park.

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What’s 18 MAY | BELLINGEN COMMUNITY MARKETS Bellingen Community Markets are an all-weather outdoor market held on the third Saturday of every month. A cultural, social, and commercial gathering place where locals mix with travellers from distant places, delicious food and beverage is enjoyed in the company of family and friends, live music is played and appreciated and the essentials and non-essentials are bought and sold with bargains galore. With over 260 stalls, there’s plenty of variety, loads of good energy and heaps of great buys for the whole family. It’s certainly worth a visit to beautiful Bellingen and why not stay a while to enjoy, appreciate and embrace our wonderful, welcoming town. All profits made by Bellingen Markets goes back into the community! Bellingen Community Markets is not just a marketplace but a great place to be. Learn more at bellingenmarkets.com.au.

18 TO 19 MAY | COFFS HARBOUR RELAY FOR LIFE Relay For Life is a community fundraising challenge. All hands are on deck to raise money in the lead up to the overnight event, when groups take turns walking around the track to signify that cancer never rests, so neither do we. All funds raised go towards Australia’s leading cancer charity, Cancer Council. Underpinned by research, 61,000 Australian lives have been saved by improvements in cancer prevention, screening and treatment over the past 20 years. But with an estimated 134,000 new cases of cancer expected to be diagnosed in Australia this year, we need every Australian to rally and help continue this vital work! Head to cancercouncil.org for details.

19 MAY | MILLION PAWS WALK The Million Paws Walk is guaranteed to be another great day for Coffs Coast animal lovers. Whether you want to show your support for the RSPCA, help your doggy companion make some new pals, or need an excuse to walk for a cause, you are invited to participate in the Coffs Coast’s furriest event of the year. There will be activities and attractions for participants to enjoy and the walk itself winds four kilometres to the beautiful Coffs Beach Jetty and back. The walk is relatively flat and has an optional beach walk on the return leg. Participants may enter their pet in one of the fantastic novelty competitions, with winners receiving a commemorative ribbon, or choose to throw down a picnic blanket and simply enjoy the surrounds. All proceeds will help assist the local RSPCA in operating the animal shelter, supporting local Inspectors and providing community education regarding animal care and welfare. Spread the word - they look forward to seeing a great crowd of animals and supporters alike!

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2 JUNE | COFFS COAST WEDDING EXPO Bonville Golf Resort and the Coffs Coast Advocate are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Coffs Coast Advocate Wedding Expo will be held in the beautiful surrounds of Bonville Golf Resort on Sunday, 2 June from 10am. Forty exhibitors will be showcased on the first floor of the clubhouse and live music to be held on the Terrace Lawn with the beautiful backdrop of the 18th fairway. There is free entry to this renowned event and details can be found at bonvillegolf.com.au.

24 JUNE | WINTER SOLSTICE FAMILY FUN DAY Most religions celebrate holy days in December. For primitive cultures that depended so much on agriculture, winter was a hard time that all wanted to end as fast as possible.

Winter Solstice seemed like a good reason to rejoice and celebrate. It became a day related to rebirth, light and life and the Coffs Coast Boambee East Community Centre is celebrating with a free Winter Solstice Family Fun Day. The fun will include a bonfire, authentic viking tents and castle complete with medieval characters, story-telling tents, pipes and drums, belly dancers, fire hoops, highland dancers, African drums, children’s games and competitions, face painting and much more. There will be a plant sale, delicious soups, stews and barbecue to warm the inner self. From 3pm there will be continuous entertainment. Bring along a blanket, chair and enjoy the winter sun and the glow of the evening fire!

THROUGHOUT JULY | WESTFIELD NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR GIRLS The National Youth Championships are the FFA’s primary national football competition for the 13 and 15-year-old girls. Hosted by Northern NSW Football, the Westfield National Youth Championships for Girls have been held in Coffs Harbour since 2006.

The Championships are an integral part of the FFA National youth development and identification process providing a showcase for the best athletes from all States in Australia. The Championships have, in the past, and will continue to, produce the next generation of players to represent Australian football and offer an outstanding quality of competition. Visit northernnswfootball.com.au for more information.

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n a clear day from Korora Lookout, high up on the forested hills behind Coffs Harbour, the view along the coast and out to sea is stunning. It is a vista of tree-lined farms, parklands, coastal rainforest, golden beaches, prominent headlands, and the Solitary Islands dotting the sapphire water of the Pacific Ocean.

It is a taste of what is in store when you take a closer look from the shore along the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk.

The walk extends from Red Rock in the north to Sawtell in the south - a distance of approximately 60 kilometres. But relax, you don’t have to walk this distance to enjoy the sand, sea breezes and salty air. Unlike numerous walking trails where you start at one end and tramp for days to reach the other end, the Solitary Island Coast Walk has many points of entry and exit.

In additional to Red Rock and Sawtell, some of the more popular places to start or finish or just explore single locations include Corindi Beach, Arrawarra Headland, Woolgoolga Lake, Woolgoolga Headland, Emerald Beach, Moonee Beach, Diggers Beach, Coffs Harbour and Muttonbird Island.

Should you enjoy longer walks, here are four sections to consider…

Red Rock to Woolgoolga, about 18 kilometres. Along the way, the seascape

views from Arrawarra, Ocean View and Mullaway headlands are ‘picture postcard’. If you need a stop for coffee, Corindi is 5.5 kilometres along the route. On arrival at Woolgoolga, choose from the many cafes and restaurants in the town just behind the Woolgoolga Beach Holiday Park. Oh, as you near Woolgoolga Lake, if the tide is out and the sands have shifted, you might just see the shipwreck remains of The Buster, a 39-metre barquentine-1 built in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1884. It ran aground on the beach in 1893.

Woolgoolga to Moonee Beach

, approximately 12 kilometres. This is another stretch of stunning vistas. Flat Top (a small elevated rocky outcrop), Bare Bluff, Dammerels Head, Look At Me Now Headland and Green Bluff are highpoints from which to gaze out at South West Solitary Island, South Solitary Island and Split Solitary Island - all named by Captain Cook when he and his crew passed along the Coffs Coast in 1770. Places at which to enjoy a break for coffee and cake are Sandy Beach, Emerald Beach and Moonee Beach.

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Moonee Beach to Coffs Harbour

. This stretch is around 14 kilometres. After you descend Green Bluff, the walk is along Sapphire Beach to White Bluff. A little over half way along, just behind the dunes is Beachstone Café. Look out for the stairs leading from the beach up into the bush, take the stairs and boardwalk and in two minutes, you’ll be there. From White Bluff the view east is to Split Solitary Island, about 2.5 kilometres from the shore. From White Bluff it’s back to the beach and stretches of coastal rainforest with some steeper parts of the walk as you near Pine Brush Creek at Opal Cove Resort - a perfect place to enjoy a short stop for refreshments. Continue along the shore before ascending Diggers Head, dropping down to Charlesworth Bay, up onto Macauleys Headland, down to Park Beach and finally, Coffs Harbour Marina and Muttonbird Island.

And yes, there are more eating options – from fish and chips to fine dining at the marina precinct or a short walk up Harbour Drive to the Jetty Strip.

Coffs Harbour to Sawtell

, it’s just 11 kilometres. As you walk south along Boambee Beach, look out to sea and you will most likely see commercial and recreational fishing boats in search of a catch. There may also be land-based fishers to stop and talk to as they try their luck trolling the gutters just off the beach. At Boambee Creek Reserve, with its picnic facilities and café, you can rest a while before walking around Boambee Head, descending to the beach, on past the Surf Club and café then finally up the last set of stairs to the top of Bonville Headland and the end of your walk from north to south. After taking in the views over Bongil Bongil National Park, stroll into cosmopolitan Sawtell for refreshments at one of the many sidewalk cafes and eateries along the tree-lined First Avenue.

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There are many locations to explore for short outings and adventures for all.

These are easily accessible by car so here are a few to tempt you‌

Red Rock The headland overlooks the entrance to tidal Corindi River. This is ideal for families with children. There are parklands, a riverside boardwalk, beaches, headland outlooks, a general store and holiday park.

Woolgoolga Headland Just beyond the landmark water tower is a great location to watch for whales between June and October on their annual migration from and to Antarctica. There are paved walkways from atop the headland to the lower levels on which to stroll to beaches where you can sit to enjoy coastal and ocean views.

Emerald Beach and Look At Me Now Headland Emerald Beach is a popular surfing spot for locals and visitors. So too the cafe and general store. Off shore is South West Solitary Island (locally called Groper Island) making a stunning backdrop as surfers and body boarders ride the waves. Look At Me Now Headland and adjacent Moonee Beach Nature Reserve are home to a mob of wild Eastern Grey kangaroos. The roos enjoy some the best coastal views in Australia – forested hills, beaches, islands and seascapes. At times, they just lay on the grassy headland in the sunshine looking down on dolphins, whales and surfers without a care in the world. Why not join them?

Moonee Beach Perhaps it is best described as an estuary as the creek is tidal. It is fun for families to walk, swim and splash about, especially at low tide. The shady parkland picnic area, footbridge and walkway through coastal rainforest to the top of Green Bluff is also perfect for a day outing. From here, the view seaward is directly to South Solitary Island with the lighthouse and two abandoned Keepers cottages are easily seen on a clear day.

Charlesworth Bay A popular beach for many locals is bordered by Diggers Head and Macauleys Headlands.

This is a perfect location where swimming, surfing and headland walks can be enjoyed.

Just beyond the car park is the National Marine Science Centre which houses the Solitary Islands Aquarium. It is open to the public on weekends and during NSW school holidays.

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Coffs Harbour and Muttonbird Island The hike from the Coffs Harbour Fisherman’s Co-op along the North Wall and over Muttonbird Island is one of Coffs Coast’s iconic ‘must do’s’. The island is home to thousands of wedge-tailed shearwaters which inhabit the island between August and April to breed before flying north to the Philippines where they spend the rest of the year. The island is also an important sacred place for the Gumbaynggirr People who call the island Giidany Mirrlarl (moon sacred place). There is an outdoor learning venue at the base of the island which explains the cultural significance of the site. From the top of the island the views are 360 degrees of hills, forest, ocean, islands, beaches and some of the seaside homes of Coffs Harbour locals. It is another excellent headland from which to watch for whales.

Sawtell and Bonville Headland This is a favourite place for many locals and visitors. There’s an ocean rock pool in which to do laps; beach for swimmers, surfers and board riders; a walkway along the north east section of Bonville Estuary; barbeques and picnic facilities at Bonville Park below the headland and numerous eateries and shops in Sawtell.

A sky-high treat Finally, anywhere along the walk there is, in addition to marine life, an abundance of birdlife. White-bellied sea eagles, Brahminy Kites, Terns, Oyster Catchers, Seagulls and migratory birds are seen most days. As are rainforest birds, especially the ever present Brush Turkeys.

So, there you have it – some suggestions for long and short walks on the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. All you have to do is put on your shoes and walk or just go bare foot in the sand and stroll. Whichever way you do it, be sure to take your camera to capture memories of the experience.

Further information The trail is in the Coffs Coast Regional Park, jointly managed by Coffs Harbour City Council and the National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW. For more details about the walk, visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au and www.coffscoast.com.au, and be sure to check out the brochure which can be downloaded.

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at Coffs Harbour Airport

Around 300 metres north of the airport terminal is a team of 15 highly-skilled people dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of people flying to and from Coffs Harbour Airport, and there are another 25 teams stationed at airports around Australia which are also dedicated to traveller safety.

These are the men and women of Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS).

Each year around 4,000 people apply to join their ranks. Of these, only 20 or so candidates are offered the opportunity to join the ARFFS team. So, why do so many people consider applying to be an aviation rescue fire fighter?

To learn more about the Service we met with Coffs Harbour Operations Manager Paul Tringali and Acting Fire Commander Damian Gray.

Paul Tringali, with over 20 years in the service with the last four in a senior management role, Paul has seen significant change in the ARFFS. He said that the most notable evolution in his time has been the culture of the organisation.

In the past, the recruits were typically males with backgrounds in military service, employed in other fire-fighting services or with sporting club memberships, (football, rugby, cricket), especially as a player.

The feeling was that by joining the ARFFS you were joining another team but with different responsibilities. This was all well and good and in reality these people and their previous experience are still held with high regard, but the scope of the organisation has now become more encompassing.

Today, recruitment is now reflective of the multicultural

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make-up of Australia. Men and women are equally encouraged to apply as are Indigenous Australians and people of non-English speaking backgrounds. The various positions are offered as long-term careers with opportunities for professional development and technical training, promotion, work/life balance, salary advancement, transfers between the 26 Australia-wide locations in major capitals, regional cities and outback stations and high quality office/station facilities and employee benefits. Paul said, “The ARFFS ethos in now one of dedicated and sincere commitment to the health, well-being and safety of all people, air travellers, local communities and ARFFS members.”

Damian Gray is a veteran of ARFFS. He started his career in 1982 with an initial posting to Alice Springs followed by a transfer to Darwin a year later. In 2008 he and his family relocated to Canberra before he and his wife moved to Coffs Harbour prior to the station’s official opening in August 2015.

Like Paul, Damian has seen much change over the years, particularly in areas of roles and responsibilities and careerlong training, both academic and practical. A quick look at the Airservices Australia website which reinforces this.

In addition to fighting potential aircraft and airport building fires and rescuing people and protecting property, other aspects may include; – Competency training using equipment ranging from a traditional fireman’s axe to being in charge of an airport Fire Control Centre, – Administering First Aid, – Test and maintain complex fire vehicles and equipment,

– Protection of the environment as necessary in emergency situations, – Bi-annual competency evaluation and training of all team members, – Undertaking health and physical fitness programs, – Studying the theory and practical application of hi-tech fire fighting equipment and devices, To demonstrate, Damian gave a brief inspection tour of the station’s equipment and facilities. The most prominent pieces of equipment are two bright green Rosenbauer Mk8 Panther fire tenders. The cabin, with its steering, switches, dials and displays, is not unlike that of an aircraft. Above, below and in front of the cabin are the monitors that spray the water and foam. You certainly need to know which button to press and when. At the back, the controls for the tanks, water and foam are numerous, the hoses, first aid equipment and rescue devices, all contained in dedicated compartments require expert knowledge and skill if they are to be operated and used effectively.

Damian said, “As lives, aircraft and buildings may at times be at stake, it is critical that team members are qualified and skilled to drive and operate these sophisticated pieces of equipment and apparatus.”

“That’s why when recruits are first welcomed into the Service, they undertake a 15-week induction and training course at the ARFFS Learning Academy at Tullamarine Airport. Then, when on-station, the training continues.”

The staff facilities at the Coffs Harbour station are impressive. The kitchen and dining area has all the mod-cons, just like a fully-equipped modern home. There’s a media room in which to relax during off-peak times, office space

is available for private and professional study and a wellequipped gymnasium is open for all to use to maintain their health and fitness. Damian is a fully-qualified Professional Training Instructor, keeping himself and staff in tip top condition including his daughter Jenna. Based at the Sunshine Coast Airport as a fire fighting officer, she’s on temporary secondment to Coffs Harbour to broaden her understanding of station operations.

Unlike stations in most major capital cities, the Coffs Harbour Airport station does not operate 24/7. It does, however, operate daily, from 6am to some 30 minutes after the arrival of the last flight of the day, usually around 8.30pm. And while the shift may be around 14 or so hours, the usual ‘work week’ is four days on and four days off. If this sounds appealing to you, perhaps it is worth further investigation. But before you do, here are some of the criteria you need to fulfil…

– Be at least 18 years of age, – Hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency, – Hold a current unrestricted manual driver’s license and the ability to gain a heavy rigid license if not already acquired, – Have achieved a year 10 or year 12 education certificate plus a minimum of two years full-time equivalent work.

Then, if you progress to the next stage, some additional requirements to be met, include…

– Medical clearance (prior to undertaking a physical aptitude test), – Hold a First Aid Certificate, – Securing a Bonze Medallion (if you are to apply for water rescue-equipped locations like Sydney Airport).

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But that’s not all. If you proceed you will also need…

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A radio operators license and to pass a general English language proficiency test,

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Successfully pass a Civil Aviation Safety Authority medical examination and security check,

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Undergo drug and alcohol screening,

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Present documentation of all your licenses and qualifications,

You must also undertake and pass the physical test which assesses your general health and well-being, strength, head for heights and carrying capacity.

This may seem a little daunting, however, at some time during the life of an Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting officer, it is likely you will need to apply these learnings and skills.

In addition to Paul and Damian, there are 13 other people who have successfully met the challenge and now enjoy their professional and personal lifestyle of Coffs Coast at Coffs Harbour Airport, and perhaps you can too.

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So, if you have a desire for a career with professional training, health and well-being and the chance to travel around Australia, Paul is a good example of the opportunity available.

He started as a Fire Fighting Officer some 23 years ago and during that time has enjoyed working and living in Melbourne, Mackay, Cairns, Alice Springs, Hamilton Island, Coolangatta, Sydney and now Coffs Harbour as the station superintendent.

Paul said, “We now have a tough time looking at places to travel for a holiday. It’s the best of Australia with a great climate and beaches, with access to the bush and the city.”

To find out more about the positions available and full details of the recruitment process, visit the Airservices Australia website at www.airservicesaustralia.com, click the Careers option, then select Aviation Rescue Fire Fighter. Applications open July 2019 for commencement in March 2020.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Kerry Grace grew up in the Nambucca and Macleay Valleys just south of Coffs Harbour and like many young people, left for the ‘big smoke’ as soon as she finished High School to study then work. When Kerry was pregnant with her second child she moved home to the Nambucca Valley to raise my family on the clean, green and affordable Coffs Coast!

Kerry took five with Coffs Harbour Airport Magazine for a chat…

Tell us a bit about yourself...

My work experience in the city had been quite broad, spanning adult education, event management, marketing and business management, enabling me a lot of options when I moved home. I started a consultancy service called Evolve Group Network and the business went from strength to strength as both my family and skills grew. Over time I knew I needed a new challenge and when the opportunity to apply for a job with Regional Development Australia came up I jumped at it. I am now the Director of Regional Development for Regional Development Australia, Mid North Coast and Norfolk Island.

Tell us about your time in Coffs Harbour…

The town has had a lot of changes. I really feel so fortunate to live in this region, it’s been a beautiful and affordable place to raise my three children. We live on a picturesque five-acre block with

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alpacas, chooks, dogs, fruit trees and a herb garden. I always feel like I could be doing more but there are only so many hours in the day! My best days start with a walk on the dirt road to the river. With the highway upgrades, Coffs is really close now, only a 30-minute drive. This has opened up new opportunities for my kids in sports and also employment opportunities. People are friendly here and even though I still enjoy regular escapes to larger cities to visit friends, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!

What do you think it is that differentiates Coffs from other cities?

Let’s start with affordability! Owning a home in the Coffs region is certainly possible for families who would otherwise struggle with big city prices. It is beautiful and a 10-minute drive in any direction can take you to a peaceful, clean and quiet spot on the coast or hinterland. Business works differently in the country to the city, however, online business offerings now means there are more opportunities to run a business in the bush.

What are some of your favourite things to do in the area that might be off the ‘tourist radar’?

And what are some of your favourite scenic locations?

The community of Bowraville is just 40 minutes south and it’s a must-see. There is a mix of museums, a historic theatre, several craft shops, a chocolate shop and a quintessential country pub. Also, to learn more about Aboriginal culture in the area (Gumbaynggirr nations) check out Giingan Gumbaynggirr cultural experience and Unkya Cultural Eco Tours.

Also the V-Wall in Nambucca Heads and the Lighthouse in South

Can you tell us your top three places to grab a coffee in Coffs?

said that all of the beaches are beautiful, clean and not too

The Happy Frog which supports both local people and local producers; Dark Arts Brew and Bar; and Palate and Ply.

And what about dining?

Happy Frog again for a wholesome lunch; a surprising venue to get a great lunch and dinner is Blue Gum Function Centre (located in Macksville); there are also many excellent places to eat in nearby Bellingen.

Sealy Lookout is a must-visit with views of the beautiful coastline.

West Rocks.

And where should visitors head if they want to immerse themselves in the beach?

Scotts head in the Nambucca Valley is my favourite beach, having crowded!

And for those weekend trips away, what are some surrounding areas that you think are worth a visit?

Bellingen, Bowraville and further south to Hat Head and South West Rocks.

To learn more about Kerry and the work she does in the region, visit www.kerrygrace.com.au.

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o y u e t r a l m u ind m i St at the

2019 Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival

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ust 35 kilometres from Coffs Harbour, the beautiful town of Bellingen (population 3,100) is known as an artistic hub with many local musicians, writers, craftspeople and visual artists calling the area home. Bellingen also has a deserved reputation as a popular festival town, hosting a variety of major cultural events throughout the year.

One of the more thought–provoking gatherings is the annual Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival which takes place over the June Long Weekend. Launched in 2011 by a dedicated team of literaryminded volunteers, the event has grown considerably in recent years, firmly establishing itself as a strong regional festival of ideas and discussion, as well as a celebration of the written word.

In the past, the event has hosted wellknown writers, journalists, playwrights and publishing industry personalities including

Michael Leunig, Bob Carr, Marieke Hardy, Peter Greste, David Marr, Blanche d’Alpuget, David Williamson, Bruce Pascoe, Wendy Bacon and Richard Glover.

The 2019 Festival held on 7 to 9 June will once again attract book-lovers from across the country, enticed by another starstudded line-up of both well-established authors, along with a number of newly emerging Australian authors. With over 40 national, regional and local writers involved this year, the guest list features many wellknown names and faces from the world of literature.

Heading up this year’s line-up is multiaward-winning journalist Kerry O’Brien, Indigenous Studies academic Marcia Langton, celebrated children’s author Morris Gleitzman, One Plus One interviewer Jane Hutcheon, science writer and broadcaster Robyn Williams, writer-academic Robert Manne, film director-scriptwriter Rachel

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Morris Gleitzman

Jane Hutcheon

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Ward, award-winning historian Henry Reynolds, novelist and short story author Robert Drewe, singer-songwriter-novelist Holly Throsby, Fairfax literary editor Jason Steger, author-politician Fiona Patten and Poetry Slam champion Zohab Zee Khan.

This year’s event will be highlighting several specialist genres, including Crime and Mystery writing, Children’s books and Journalism. Other panel discussion topics include Writing for Stage and Screen, Australian History, Environmental science, Biography and Memoir, Fiction, Indigenous Storytelling, Poetry, Book Reviewing, Publishing and Local and Regional Authors.

As usual the three-day festival will present a number of panel discussions and intimate ‘In Conversation’ sessions with individual authors, along with a special events like Friday night’s popular Poetry Slam, a Saturday afternoon spoken-word youth hip-hop/poetry workshop with Zohab Zee Khan, and Sunday morning kids-&-

parents session with Morris Gleitzman.

The list of remarkable participants featured at this year’s event also includes ABC political reporter Tom Iggulden, Catalyst presenter Jonica Newby, Indigenous chef Clayton Donovan, bird expert Gisela Kaplan, music reviewer Bernard Zuel, and award-winning playwrights Alana Valentine and Lachlan Philpott.

Also featured will be former Senator Margaret Reynolds, columnist-essayist Anne Manne, Writing NSW director Jane McCredie, historical biographer Michelle Scott Tucker, bookseller-blogger Elias Greig, local poets Malcolm McFarlane and Cherise Lily Nana, and Crime and Mystery writers Chris Hammer, Mark Brandi, Caroline De Costa, J.P. Pomare and Christian White.

Other guests include children’s illustratorauthors Colin Thompson and Oliver Phommavanh, Indigenous Gumbaynggirr

storytellers Mark Flanders, Shaa Smith and Michael Jarrett and many other talented local writers.

In the days leading up to the weekend, as part of the festival’s annual Schools Program, a number of specialist children’s authors will be visiting primary and secondary schools in both the Bellingen and Coffs Harbour regions, presenting indepth writing workshops to local students.

The full festival program with all author bios and further event information is available at www.bellingenwritersfestival. com.au.

Festival weekend day passes and individual session tickets are on sale from The Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre, Bellingen or at www.trybooking. com/458274.

By Seth Jordan for Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival 2019.

Photo: Bruce Jacups

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In a world obsessed with perfection, it’s no surprise women are increasingly asking the question, “Am I ever going to feel good enough?”. Perfectly Imperfect is a refreshing account of Australian author Ailsa Robson’s struggles with her body image, the up’s and down’s of motherhood and loneliness as she begins to accept herself. Ailsa bares all in raw journal entries written while raising her babies, often alone due to her husband’s Fly In Fly Out work, and while undergoing so-called “transformational” weight loss surgeries and diets. The surgeries and diets didn’t change life, but writing helped her make sense of her lonely days, changing identity and ever-changing body.

After the tragic loss of her teenage son Sam in a car accident in 2012, Kerry Alderuccio knew her world would never be the same again. Desperately seeking closure and one last chance to talk to Sam, Kerry decided to visit a psychic medium. When this encounter led Kerry to discover her own gift of mediumship, it seemed nothing short of a miracle.

A Mother’s Journey tells Kerry’s story of unwavering hope in the midst of unimaginable grief. It’s a story that attests to the importance of family and the power and ferocity of a mother’s love.

Easy Healthy Tasty features simple recipes that anyone can cook and is a new resource for people who find some of the most basic kitchen tasks difficult to perform. This digital-first publication aims to remove the barriers to home cooking for people with physical disabilities as well as anyone new to cooking. Authored by an accredited practicing dietitian, a food writer and a speech pathologist, the book contains 35 no-chop recipes as well as nutrition, shopping and texture modification advice that is widely applicable but specifically relevant to people struggling with mild to moderate physical or intellectual disability.

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD LIFE? Hint: it’s not money, fame or even a successful job By psychologist Jane Dodding, Mining Family Matters

What makes a good life?

What keeps us happy and healthy?

What are our most important life goals?

The most common answers to these questions are money, fame or a successful job.

We are regularly told to “lean into work”, but do these goals lead to a healthy, happy and long life? If not, what does?

Harvard University has been researching this question for a very long time and has accumulated a huge amount of information. Researchers have been running a prospective longitudinal study for 75 years (which is an impressive achievement in itself) and are up to the fourth person leading the study, psychiatrist Robert Waldinger.

Every two years since 1938, they have touched base with 724 men. They have been interviewing them and their families, accessing their medical records, taking their blood, scanning their brains and observing them talking to their families about their deepest concerns over the course of their lives.

This information has provided a wealth of knowledge about adult development and what actually happened in these men’s lives (as opposed to an account of their lives based on memory, which as we all know can be quite selective and biased).

There were two groups of men: 1) Harvard college students; and 2) boys from troubled, disadvantaged families in Boston.

Some of the men became brick layers, lawyers, factory workers, doctors and alcoholics. One became the president of the United States. A few developed schizophrenia. Of the original men, 60 are still alive and most are in now in their 90s.

So, from all this information, what have they found that truly does lead to happiness and life satisfaction?

Is isn’t being rich, working hard or being famous, as many might think.

The clear message from this study is that good relationships keep us happier and healthier. The three main findings are: 1. Social connection is important Those who are more socially connected to family, friends and the community are happier, healthier and live longer than those not as well connected. They found that loneliness is toxic and kills.

2. The quality of relationships is important As we all know, you can be lonely in a relationship or in a crowd. Having close, good quality relationships is protective (they protect our health) while relationships with high conflict are not good for our health. They found that “those most satisfied with their relationships at 50 were the healthiest at 80”.

3. Good relationships protect our brains, too Those who had secure relationships (that they could count on in time of need) in their 80s had sharper memories for longer, compared to those who couldn’t count on others. The main point here is that relationships don’t need to be smooth all the time, but that we know we can count on others in time of need, that they are there for us.

predict with 94 per cent accuracy if a couple will stay together, by watching how newlyweds argue.

FIFO and happiness Fly-in, fly-out work can be challenging to relationships. Given the impact this has on our health, happiness and wellbeing, it is worth thinking about how to establish and maintain quality relationships.

When we talk about relationships, we often think of partners, family and friends. But it also includes work colleagues and the wider community.

One area that I don’t think is talked about as much is the importance of workplace relationships. It is worth investing time and energy to build, enhance and maintain workplace camaraderie as this too has an impact on health and happiness.

We hear about the incredible bond and camaraderie among soldiers, where they have each other’s backs and how this bond helps them cope with being away from their loved ones and stressful experiences. Given that FIFO workers live and work together for extended periods of time (often on remote and isolated work sites) these relationships are important to health and happiness, too.

So, is workplace camaraderie a luxury or a necessity? I’d say that if you want to be happy and healthy, it’s a necessity.

These results concur with other research done over the years into happiness and relationships. Martin Seligman has spent many years researching and developing a theory of happiness and wellbeing. Relationships, or connection with others, have been found to be important for us to flourish.

Similarly, John Gottman has spent over 20 years researching what makes relationships successful. He notes that it is the type of connection established, not how often there is conflict but how conflict is managed. It’s possible to

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WINTER WELLNESS With Sam Wood

Winter brings with it a lot of great things like footy, hot chocolate weather and a great excuse to curl up on the couch on a Saturday night. However, it also brings the dreaded cold and flu. There are a few things you can do in the lead up to jumper weather to improve your health and wellness and the great news is, they’re simple!

1. Embrace home workouts

2. Boost your immunity

3. Ditch the sugar

Whether you’re a professional, a shift worker, a stay at home mum or just a busy person, this is where home workouts prevail. Now, when I say home workout I don’t mean a workout you absolutely have to do in your living room or bedroom.

This is a workout you can do anywhere, any time. There are heaps of programs and free workouts available online that require minimal equipment and some only your body weight. These can be done in hotel rooms, local parks or even an empty meeting room at the office, so there’s no excuse not to get moving!

Eating well is important all year around but it’s even more essential during cold and flu season. Focus on ingredients that are immunity boosting like garlic, ginger and turmeric. If you’re pressed for time or don’t have access to a kitchen, see if you can pick up an immunity boosting juice at your local café or juice shop. No access to shops? No worries. There are supplements you can take, like vitamin C and multivitamins, that can help ward off the common cold. I recently became an Ambassador for The Natural Vitamin Co, the first brand that has zero synthetic ingredients in their products, and personally take these when I need that nutritional boost.

I’m sure everyone’s well aware of the damage sugar does to your teeth and waistline, but did you know that sugar actually compromises your immune system? Refined sugar can reduce how your white blood cells perform and therefore how well your body fights virus and infections. Soft drinks, packaged biscuits and lollies and lots of store bought cereals, mueslis and yoghurts are just a couple of culprits high in sugar that are eaten far too often by the unassuming consumer.

4. Prioritise sleep Whether you’re on a normal 9 to 5 schedule or not, sleep needs to be prioritised. Our immune systems protect us from colds and flus and keep our bodies operating at their best. When you’re sleep deprived, your immune system can’t function at its best and therefore can fail to do its job in keeping you healthy. A lack of sleep also releases the stress hormone cortisol which is linked to weight gain, sugar cravings and poor gut health. If you’re a FIFO or shift worker, I know that this might be more difficult.

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5. Hygiene I know this sounds simple, but hygiene really is key if you want to fight off illness. This doesn’t just mean washing your hands before you eat or go to the bathroom (which I really shouldn’t have to remind you to do anyway) but includes regularly using a hand sanitiser, wiping your devices down often and avoiding your sick colleague at all costs.

To get more tips from Sam, head to

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Barnesy’s back with his first new album of original material in over a decade.

It’s rock, it’s epic, and it may well be his 17th #1 album!

We took five with Jimmy for a chin wag ahead of the release of the album, My Criminal Record, produced by Kevin Shirley and co-written with Don Walker…

This is your first album filled with original material in over 10 years what inspired the new music?

E N T E R T A I N M E N T

It will be obvious that the album was inspired by the whole process of writing the two books that I have written, Working Class Boy and Working Class Man. But I think that although they were inspired by a lot of what I went through, they talk about different aspects of the stories. The album is more about how they have affected me now. It’s a much different process when you have to sum up a whole emotion or a whole part of your life in a few lines as opposed to a chapter. You strip back all the stuff that might not have been relevant to other people and you nail it down in four lines. It seems very powerful to me.

Don’t get me wrong, I loved writing the books but telling these stories in song form allowed me to tell them where I am most comfortable - in the public eye and on stage.

Ten years is quite a gap.

Why the decade-long wait?

I have been busy. Busy writing my books.

Busy trying to keep my head above the rapidly rising water that was my past.

Busy trying to be a good parent and grandparent. Busy trying not to die. I am well and truly living now and loving life!

What can fans expect from the new album?

It is a rock record. It is a bunch of songs that I am very proud of and I have written with some great writers - Don Walker, Troy Cassar-Daley, Chris Cheney and my son in-law, Ben Rodgers. All great writers and good friends. I feel like these are the best songs I have ever written!

Do you have a favourite track?

Not really. They are all very important to me because they all have a strong connection to my growth as a human being. These songs have helped me start to live again. I am a better man for writing them.

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How do you think this album stacks up to your older classics?

I think they stack up very well but only time will tell! They might become classics or they might not connect as well as I hope they will. I definitely think playing these songs live will give people a good chance to get close to them.

Will you be planning a tour and if so, where are you most looking forward to performing?

I will be touring through September, October and November. There will be lots of shows and lots of time for me to play the new songs as well as some old favourites.

We are planning a very special tour with lots of great surprises. If people like the record I think they will love the songs live.

On the last tour we played five of the new songs, which is very difficult when the audience hasn’t heard them before, but they went down really well. So I am looking forward to playing them when the album is out.

Besides music, what else have you been working on?

I am writing a lot of new songs. We will be recording a new Cold Chisel album very soon! I have also started writing more books - it’s very early days but I have a few ideas up any running for some fiction and a book of short stories, and I have finished another children’s book. Besides that, spending a lot of time with my family which is growing rapidly. I have thirteen grandkids now, I’ve been taking it easy.

Do you have any future albums planned?

Always! I am one of these people who can’t sit still and I have ideas running around for about three different albums in the next year or so. I like to be busy.

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Winter is approaching and with that comes a great excuse to try a new brew or two after a day of hardyakka on site or at the office. So, when it’s time to take a break or knock off early, here are 10 quaffable frothy smashers from all across this vast land that’ll fit in the esky for that bloody hard earned thirst!

FERAL BREWING CO. (WA)

4 PINES BREWING CO. (NSW)

War Hog

Indian Summer Pale Ale

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home and it appears that War Hog forcefully took possession of all the tropical fruits and constructed a hop-driven IPA war machine with a little sweetness upfront and plenty of bitterness dragging up the rear.

This is an easy-drinking, thirst quenching, tropical fruit punch for those crisp evenings - a simple and charmingly satisfying Pale Ale. What more could you ask for at the end of another busy day?

(7.5% ABV)

(4.2% ABV)

PIRATE LIFE (SA) BENTSPOKE BREWING CO. (ACT)

Barley Griffin

(4.2% ABV)

It’s clean, crisp, refreshing and delightfully light. More of a laidback Sunday cycle than the Tour de France.

It’s a welcoming and wonderfully sessionable pale ale.

YULLI’S BREWS (NSW)

Norman Australian Ale (4.9% ABV)

Avast Ye! It’s time to set sail aboard the fastest, most easy-going, sessionable IPA ever to grace the seven seas. Made for landlubbers who’d like throw back a few cans of a zealously hopped ale and still perform daily tasks.

BALTER BREWING (QLD)

Pilsner (4.9% ABV)

MOUNTAIN GOAT BEER (VIC)

Summer Ale

BATCH BREWING CO. (NSW)

(4.7% ABV)

The idea was to create an easy-drinking summer session beer, the result is a clean, dry and aromatic brew perfect for all your outdoor summer thirst quenching requirements.

GREEN BEACON BREWING CO. (QLD)

Windjammer (6% ABV)

For those not in know, a Windjammer is a large sailing ship built to carry vast amounts of cargo, this is an IPA full to the brim with hops and a robust malt base delivering a crisp and delightfully refreshing firm bitterness.

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(3.5% ABV)

There’s a reason Lagers and Pilsners are the dominant beer choice of this planet, they can hit the spot marked “beer” just right and Mick Fanning and Co.’s brewery has produced a crisp and refreshing brew that disappears faster than that shark in J-bay.

A true-blue Aussie battler, Norman is an uncomplicated, approachable, easy-going Australian Pale Ale with an abundance of tropical hops and a crisp bitterness.

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Elsie the Milk Stout (4.3% ABV)

Elsie is a nitrogenised stout infused with lactose packed full of bittersweet dairy milk chocolate and cream. Ron Burgundy once said, “milk was a bad choice” - not on this occasion!

NEWSTEAD BREWING CO. (QLD)

3-Quarter Time Session Ale (3.4% ABV)

This mid-strength, fruity Queensland ale is as suggested, very easy drinking, light and of course, sessionable. It will easily see you through the first, second, third and fourth quarter.

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