Coffs Harbour Airport Magazine - Issue 49

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AIRPORT MAGAZINE

Thanks For Visiting, Sydney 6ers!

James Vince, Josh Hazelwood and Daniel Hughes

A heartfelt farewell to Airport Manager

Dennis Martin

TAKE ME WITH YOU

IT’S TIME TO EXPLORE THE AT BONVILLE GOLF RESORT

I’M FREE

Coffs Civic Centre

COFFS HARBOUR

PCYC Mission We get young people active in life We work with young people to develop their skills, character and leadership PCYC Coffs Harbour We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people.

74 Bray Street Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph.66519961 Email:

Classes include: coffsharbour@pcycnsw.org.au

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GYM

– Boxing – Weights – Circuit – Bootcamp

FITNESS

– Zumba – Pilates – Yoga – Metafit – Fencing

MARTIAL ARTS – Judo ARTS

– Drawing Classes

DANCE

– First Step Dance Academy

DRIVING

– Safe Drivers Course – Traffic Offenders Intervention Program

FOR MORE INFORMATION including timetables, membership prices and more visit:

www.pcycnsw.org.au/coffs-harbour/ PCYC Coffs Harbour 74 Bray Street Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Phone: 6651 9961 | Email: coffsharbour@pcycnsw.org.au

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COVER PHOTO: James Vince, Josh Hazelwood and Daniel Hughes from Sydney 6ERS!

contents PUBLISHER Patrick McElligott

04 WELCOME

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05 COMPETITIONS 06 FAREWELL DENNIS MARTIN 10 WHAT’S ON 12 BEAUTIFUL BONVILLE

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EDITOR Aly Marshall aly@ttmediagroup.com.au

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22 CULTURAL & CIVIC SPACE 24 SYDNEY SIXERS

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28 HUNTERS & COLLECTORS 30 GETTING WELL IN 2020

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t is with mixed feelings that I write my last “Welcome� column for the Coffs Harbour Airport magazine due to my retirement on 28 February.

During my 11 years as Airport Manager, the airport team with support from Council, airlines, airport tenants and aviation authorities have made many improvements to Coffs Harbour Airport. However, it will be sad to leave a role that has been both enjoyable and rewarding, albeit with some challenges along the way.

After a 50-year career in aviation, it is now time to focus on the next stage of life. Whatever lies ahead, I hope it will bring the same degree of enjoyment and satisfaction that the airline and airports industry has given me.

When I first arrived in Coffs Harbour in 1986, the airport terminal was in what is now the Professional Pilot Training facility in the General Aviation precinct and Air NSW operated Fokker F27 aircraft.

Move forward to today and we have one of the best regional airports in Australia with a modern terminal, state-of-the-art infrastructure and we enjoy a range of airline services from Qantas turboprops through to Virgin Australia Boeing 737 and Tigerair Airbus A320 aircraft.

I believe a similar transformation is possible at this airport over the next 20 to 30 years from the very strong foundation we currently enjoy.

Whether, you are an airport employee, tenant, passenger or visitor I trust that you continue to enjoy the ongoing growth and development that will follow and please accept my sincere thanks for your support and co-operation over the last 11 years.

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2020.

Dennis Martin OAM Airport Manager

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Dennis Martin

Thank you and farewell After some 40 years in the aviation industry and the last 11 years at the helm of Coffs Harbour Airport Manager, Dennis Martin is retiring. But before he takes off into the wild blue yonder for well-deserved retirement, we caught up with him for a brief chat about his long and distinguished career.

Can you tell us about your history?

I was born in Temora (NSW) and completed my secondary education at the Marist Brothers College in Broken Hill.

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Port Manager, Broken Hill

In Broken Hill I met my wife Penny and we married in 1969. A few years later we started our family and eventually had three boys; Jason, Aaron and Jamie. They too are now married and we have eight delightful grandchildren.

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Port Manager, Coffs Harbour

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Area Manager, North Coast NSW

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Marketing Manager, NSW

My first job was with the Department of Main Roads (now RMS) starting as a contract clerk in 1967. Two years later I joined Ansett Airlines of Australia in 1969 and began my career in the airline and aviation industry.

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Regional Representative on the Special Projects team at Ansett.

I was fortunate to be involved in many projects including: 

Can you give us an overview of your career and achievements in aviation...

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I started as an Ansett Airlines reservations officer. This was well before computerised reservations systems were introduced.

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We managed bookings manually on individual booking cards which were compiled at the end of the day and transmitted by telex machine to head office in Melbourne.

I spent several years in reservations, then moved into the role of International Travel Consultant and handled most of the corporate travel requirements of the large mining companies such as North Broken Hill Ltd and Conzinc Rio Tinto.

Later on I moved into operations as a Traffic Officer at Broken Hill and then transferred to Adelaide airport.

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Over the years I held various management positions in the Ansett Group of companies including:

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Development of individual state operations including livery, operational and management structures Development of the Sunshine Coast route and establishment of the Maroochydore office and management team Introduction of the new generation Fokker 50 aircraft fleet to regional Australia Introduction of jet services to regional Australia such as the Fokker F28, British Aerospace (BAe) 146 and Boeing 737

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Development of in-house specialised travel centres

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Regional airports development

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Development and implementation of an outsourcing (franchising) strategy for regional operations across Australia Establishment of the “Coffs Collection”, a group of local hotel, tourism and transport operators to promote Coffs Harbour as a major tourism destination

In 1978 I was appointed to my first management position as Port Manager at Broken Hill.

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At 28 I was the youngest person in the company ever appointed to a management position at that level.

These were exciting times that I very much enjoyed.

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Establishment of Coffs Harbour as part of the national Ansett Holidays program

Apart from work you also dedicated a lot of your time to community projects. Can you tell us more about this?

What would you describe as your most rewarding experiences or achievements over the years?

My first involvement was through Jaycees where I held the roles of President and later as Regional President for SA/NSW.

There are several that come to mind.

Later, I became a member of Rotary and this was where my passion to make a positive contribution to my community was realised. During my time in Rotary I held the position of Club Secretary, several board positions, Club President and District Secretary.

Rotary also provided the inspiration and support to achieve meaningful projects within the community and I am proud of the many community service projects that I was involved in including; Camp Quality, Blue Gum Lodge at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney for cancer patients from the Coffs Harbour area and the establishment of the Coffs Harbour Police and Community Youth Club in Bray Street.

I also spent a lot of time in tourism over the years including a stint as Chairman of the Coffs Coast Marketing Committee. During this time a considerable effort was made in marketing Coffs Coast in our southern markets of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

Your services to the community were recognised through several awards over the years…

Yes, I have been fortunate to be recognised in many ways including:  

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Rotary International “Service Above Self” award

Probably the most rewarding was the establishment of a PCYC facility in Coffs Harbour.

While this was a long and challenging project, the end result provided a much needed facility for the young people in our community, particularly those who were disadvantaged or who were at risk.

I am also proud of the work that we did to establish Coffs Harbour as a short term holiday and conference destination for the air travel market in the late 90s. With the assistance of some of the major resorts at that time including; Nautilus, Aanuka Beach, Pelican Beach, Opal Cove and Pacific Bay resorts, we were able to lift the profile of Coffs Harbour as a short stay and conference destination.

More recently, my time as Airport Manager has been very rewarding for me and hopefully will be for the Coffs Harbour community going forward.

When I took over in 2008 the airport was a good facility but not a great business. I hope that my efforts along with the support of my colleagues at the airport and council has established a solid foundation for the future growth and prosperity of this airport.

Coffs Harbour is one of the best regional airports in the country and it has enormous potential for further growth in the years ahead.

Tourism Sunny Award for individual contribution to local tourism Citizen of the Year in 1998 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community and aviation

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Without naming individuals I would like to thank all of the airport staff and tenants that I have worked with over the last 11.5 years for the support and co-operation I have received.

What are your plans for retirement?

Together, we have made some major changes at the airport, some not without their challenges, but at the end of the day we now have a great facility for locals and visitors to enjoy.

My immediate plan is to take it easy for a while. In March, Penny and I plan to start with a month in New Zealand then later, head off on a driving holiday around Australia.

I would also like to express my gratitude to my colleagues at council for the opportunity to work in an industry that I am passionate about.

Penny recently retired after 35 years at Baringa Private Hospital so we are looking forward to some quality time together and the opportunity to spend more time with our eight beautiful grandchildren.

I have honestly enjoyed every minute of my time here and I know I will miss the comradery, challenges, rewards and satisfaction that I have experienced over the many projects we have undertaken.

I am not thinking much further ahead at this time but I know I will find it difficult not to get involved in something else at some stage in the future.

My sincere best wishes to everyone at the airport as you commence the next phase of the growth and development of this great facility.

Dennis.

Thank you Thank you, Dennis, for your outstanding contribution and commitment to your family, friends, industry colleagues and the community of Coffs Coast.

You will be very much missed.

Every best wish for an enjoyable time touring with Penny and spending many happy days with your grandchildren, and do come back and see us when you get a spare moment or two.

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25 TO 26 FEBRUARY ELTON JOHN – FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR C.EX COFFS INTERNATIONAL STADIUM, COFFS HARBOUR After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career, superstar icon Sir Elton John will perform his last ever Australian and New Zealand shows as part of the global Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Beginning in Pennsylvania, USA in September 2018, Elton John’s three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour has already been hailed as energetic, dazzlingly-original, bombastic, and a musical masterpiece. The milestone itinerary comprises more than 300 shows across five continents, stopping off in Australia 2019/20 for recordbreaking shows. More than a concert; an unforgettable memory. Tickets will sell fast, so don’t miss your chance to say farewell to music’s greatest treasure.

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The International Ocean Film Tour is the ultimate film event for all ocean lovers. Adventure. Action. Ocean Life.

The International Ocean Film Tour is headed to Australia with the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring short films from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year. This year’s program consists of six short films including Julie, where you hold your breath and meet a free diving filmmaker who has found her creative voice under the ocean’s surface, a special tour edit of the award-winning film Andy Irons - Kissed by God and the environmental film Chasing the Thunder, in which the activists of Sea Shepherd put their lives on the line to protect endangered species from cunning poachers. The International Ocean Film Tour is the world’s premiere ocean film tour. Now in its sixth year, the International Ocean Film Tour visits 14 countries and 150 locations worldwide each year. Contact team@adventureentertainment.com for more details.

11 TO 14 MARCH TOUCH FOOTBALL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUCH LEAGUE STADIUM DRIVE, COFFS HARBOUR Bigger, better, best! The aim of the tournament is to showcase representative Touch Football on a national stage, as well as provide an opportunity for the country’s best athletes to come together and compete against each other. The tournament will showcase the best the sport has to offer, with amazing talent on-field, and must-see celebrations off-field. Coffs Harbour will host the monumental event, which will see 120 teams descend to the C.ex International Stadium over four spectacular days. The event has proven to be a highlight on the Touch Football calendar, and every year shows the further development of the sport.

3 TO 6 APRIL PITTWATER TO COFFS HARBOUR YACHT RACE COFFS HARBOUR YACHT CLUB It’s back. The Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race is back for 2020 seeing yachts, monohulls and multihull compete in the 226nm race from Pittwater to Coffs Harbour.

The category 3+ race will commence in front of the picturesque Barrenjoey Headlands in Pittwater and see yachts race north to finish at Coffs Harbour. Following the east coast classic race which has been running for 35 years, celebrations will be held at the Jetty Foreshore for all crew and community to enjoy.

9 TO 18 APRIL DORRIGO EASTER ARTS EXHIBITION DORRIGO Founded in 1990, the DEAE celebrates the areas wonderful artistic talent in an exhibition open to everyone living on The Dorrigo Plateau. The Dorrigo Easter Arts Exhibition (DEAE) brings together all these communities on the Dorrigo Plateau.

Since its inception, the DEAE has become a flagship event of the area, attracting over 2,000 visitors a year. Initiated by the Dorrigo Visual Arts Group, the exhibition is now organised by a subcommittee of the Arts Council of The Dorrigo. For further information please contact the DEAE Convenor Lynne Tarleton on 0487 375 154.

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BON V ILLE

PHOTO: Bob Weeks

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Each year, Golf Australia magazine asks its readers to vote for their favourite golf course. And each year many thousands of passionate golfers from around Australia send in their nominations. For the fourth year in succession, Golf Australia readers have again voted Bonville as Australia’s Favourite Golf Course.

According to Bonville’s Marketing Manager, Chris Winn, the result is quite an accolade considering the number of prestigious clubs and picturesque courses on offer around the country.

“To win four years in a row is a great reward for the dedication, commitment and pride of the entire Bonville team who deliver an outstanding customer experience to all our visitors, every day of the year,” he said.

Long-time General Manager Brad Daymond agrees. Over the years he has championed the ongoing training

and development of the Bonville team and improvements to the services and facilities, and he never tires of showcasing the course and the beauty of Coffs Coast.

His and many other golfer’s great pleasure is to play 18 holes of golf free from distraction, free from advertising and where you can be one with the natural surroundings.

Perhaps the classic image of this feeling is the par four second hole. For more than two decades, the 346m short dog leg right has been the subject of golf writers far and wide. The picture, taken by local

photographer Bob Weeks has appeared on the cover of The Golf Course Guide (Australia) and been named the Dream Number 2 Hole’ by readers of another popular golfing publication, Inside Golf.

As for the hole itself, the tee shot is taken from on high looking down over the fairway, sand bunker and the surrounding forest of tall Flooded Gum eucalyptus trees. Keeping the ball on track requires good positioning, hit straight with enough carry to perfectly place the ball for the next shot. Big hitters try their luck trying to fly to the right over the bunker but most are happy to place the ball in the centre of the

PHOTO: Sam Flanagan

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fairway for a clear of the bunker for the 130 meters shot onto the green. Once achieved, the only way to go is forward.

This and the other 17 holes surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of mother nature is part of what makes playing at Bonville so special. As you progress around the course, keep watch for some of the local residents, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.

Koalas, wallabies, ducks, water hen, goannas, eagles and a myriad of exotic birdlife all share this stunning location.

And if the Kookaburras start their laughing, be assured they are not sounding out about you, but sharing their joy of Bonville with you.

With the resort’s commitment to ongoing product improvement, 80 brand new high-tech Club Car Tempo golf carts were

acquired late last year. Powered by lithium batteries, these silentrunning carts offer the latest in golfing experiences. Each cart has well-padded luxury seating, in cart golf ball washers, USB ports to keep your devices powered and interactive GPS screens which displays each hole with images and information including mapping your shots as you progress from the tee to the green.

And for a bird’s eye view of each fairway and green, a short video can be viewed before you tee off.

With some 12 kilometres of pathways joining the 18 holes, getting from start to finish takes time. So, to make the experience more relaxing and enjoyable, it is essential players travel around by golf cart.

PHOTO: Rob Cleary

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The pro shop offers an extensive range of top brands golfing equipment, apparel and accessories.

Bonville is the only place between Sydney and the Gold Coast that stocks every current Scotty Cameron model putter available, plus clubs from Odyssey, Callaway, Mizuno and Titleist. And to help with selecting the right club for you, you can try these out on the new indoor putting green.

The range of men’s and women’s clothing is extensive. The range includes; Calvin Klien, Peter Millar, Under Amour, Footjoy, Cutter & Buck, Green Lamb, Ibkul, Birdesport and Abacus.

In addition to the gear, you might want to refresh your technique with a lesson from Bonville’s Teaching Professional Daniel Dosen. Or perhaps you are just commencing your golfing journey and need some pointers to get you started. Either way, Daniel can design a lesson plan to suit you. Whether it’s a 15-minute ‘quick fix’, 45-minute individual or partner lesson, group clinic, on course playing lesson, or a full two-day reboot package.

PHOTO: Rob Cleary

PHOTO: Rob Cleary

PHOTO: Rob Cleary

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After you have explored the Pro Shop, perhaps it is time for some refreshment in the Federation-style club house. The Flooded Gums restaurant overlooking the 18th fairway and green is an idyllic location. Relax with friends inside in air conditioned comfort or alfresco style on the patio enjoying a refreshing ale, a fine wine or a cocktail while watching others as they complete their journey around the course. And talking of courses, there are many delicious temptations on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Like the award for the beauty of the course, Flooded Gums has also won numerous awards for their culinary creativity.

The restaurant team has created a modern menu that changes to complement the seasons so you are always guaranteed the freshest of local produce and flavours. So to tempt you a little, here is a small sample from the dinner menu…

And to complete the course, dessert of Lemon myrtle semifreddo, lemon curd, Davidson plum jelly or Cheese plate with a selection of Australian and imported cheese, fresh dates, quince paste and fresh apple.

To complement the food Bonville’s extensive wine list features age release and current vintages from acclaimed producers from around Australia and around the world - New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Argentina and Chile.

Oh, if you also happen to enjoy cocktails, spirits, fortified wine or something softer, these are available too.

To help you choose, staff have been trained by consulting sommelier Niels Sluiman from Bonville’s sister property, Jonah’s Restaurant Whale Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Entree of Chilli mussels, BBQ prawns, soft shell crab, cured King salmon rillettes, char grilled sourdough, coriander and coconut pesto, sambal or Casarecce, cauliflower purée, pine nuts, baby spinach, confit garlic, fetta.

Mains of Lamb shoulder for two with native plum and bush pepper, charred broccolini, caponata, green peas, smoked kipfler potatoes, beetroot relish, lemon pepper aioli, jus or Cauliflower and king mushroom tart, braised tomato, black garlic mascarpone, micro greens.

PHOTO: Sam Flanagan

PHOTO: Rob Cleary

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Now that you have played a round of golf, sampled and perhaps acquired new golfing clothing and accessories, enjoyed a superb delicious meal with fine wine it may be time to rest. Just 200 metres from the club house is Bonville’s accommodations overlooking the first fairway. There are thirty well-appointed accommodation rooms; including seventeen resort rooms, eight executive spa rooms and five executive view rooms- all overlooking the picturesque first fairway. Here, you will enjoy the peace and serenity that Bonville is famed for first hand.

These attributes and more are why so many passionate golfers; be they playing for the sheer enjoyment of the game, or for some comradery with friends and colleagues, for business or perhaps a true professional of the sport travel to Bonville. Some do come from around the world to compete in the Geoff King Motors Australian Ladies Classic including; Dame Laura Davies, World Hall of Fame member and winner of 84 professional tournaments; Hannah Green the young Perth prodigy as well as 70 of world’s best professionals compete for their share in the $375,000 prize purse.

Two short weeks after the Australian Ladies Classic, over 250 female amateur golfers will take over the course for their 36-hole tournament played over two days which also includes; 9 hole stableford competition, cocktail party, buffet lunches,

PHOTO: Sam Flanagan

gala dinner and cocktail presentation on Sunday at completion of play. Between times, many of the women catch up with friends as they play their way around beautiful Bonville.

trophy with each winner (male and female)

Bonville Golf Resort not only welcomes amateur and professional champions, it also fosters the development of future champions. Each year the club hosts the Jack Newton Junior Golf Bonville Champions Trophy. A selection of up and coming female and male players are invited to compete for this prestigious

contested by all participants.

honoured with their champions jacket and trophy but also an honorary life membership of Bonville Golf Resort. Quite a prize in itself and one which is eagerly

The Jack Newton Junior Golf program promotes grass roots golf in Australia and the Champions Trophy tournament at Bonville is widely regarded as the most prestigious junior competition in the country.

PHOTO: Sam Flanagan

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Bonville Golf Resort not only welcomes current and future champions but all who enjoy the game the course and facilities year round. For over a decade the club has hosted an appreciation day to say thank you to all its loyal members. It is a day of fun and frivolity as each year the day is a themed event. Last year the theme was circus with members encouraged to dress accordingly in their favourite circus costume. Many did then set out for the 18-hole Single Stableford competition and a Best 2-out-of-4 teams event. And as players make their way around the course, a variety of food and wine is served at stations set up along the way to make the day even more congenial. Then when the play is completed and members return to the club house, prizes are presented to the winners then members served a selection of canapes, desserts and players gifts in recognition of their support for the club.

General Manager Drad Daymond said, “Our team from management to hospitality and restaurant staff to the crew that care for the gardens, fairways and greens are all dedicated to providing outstanding service and experiences to all who come to Bonville”.

So the next time you visit Coffs Coast, take the 10 minutes’ drive from Coffs Harbour Airport and see and experience, the Most Beautiful Golf Course in Australia, Bonville Golf Resort.

To check out the 18-hole course, see a video flyover or each fairway and green, review the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of the Brasserie and Flooded Gums restaurant, browse the latest in golfing equipment and apparel and decide on which stay and play package is for you, visit

www.bonvillegolf.com.au

PHOTO: Sam Flanagan

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SUDOKU Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Difficulty rating 1

Difficulty rating 2

Difficulty rating 3

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“Yes and no,” she said.

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s we prepare to enter the 2020s, forecasts estimate the population of greater Coffs will burgeon to more than 90,000 this coming decade, with the growth rate predicted to be more than double that of the past 10 years.

While Coffs’ natural beauty and coastal lifestyle remain key attractions for new residents, its growth has seen an influx of new and upgraded amenities that are putting Australia’s 26th largest city on the map.

These include an upgrade to the Coffs Harbour Stadium, further development of the Airport Enterprise Park and the development of the Coffs Harbour Bypass that will improve safety in and accessibility to the Coffs’ CBD while also improving freight efficiency in the region.

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The development of a new and integrated cultural and civic space within the heart of the Coffs Harbour CBD is another important upgrade for the growing community.

The new Cultural and Civic Space will feature purpose-built spaces for the Coffs Harbour Regional Museum, Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Council offices and Council chambers, as well as multipurpose meeting rooms, a co-working space, rooftop garden, shop, café, and outdoor and indoor event areas.

“Coffs is a very spread out community – from Sawtell in the south through to the Woolgoolga and the northern beaches,” said Principal of Bishop Druitt College Nick Johnstone.

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“Having a hub that allows for all of these different areas to be in the one home, and then connecting that home with good bus services – it’s going to make a huge difference to our community, and I think that’s what Coffs is really missing at the moment.”

With council staff currently spread across two sites – Rigby House and the Castle Street Administration Building – the new centre will bring together all council services including pet registration, building and planning applications and approvals, neighborhood complaints and concerns, event applications and payment of rates.

After almost 40 years of use, the Castle Street administration building is nearing the end of its lifespan. Including the civic component within the new space will allow

Friends of the Gallery President Heather McKinnon said she was already excited about the potential for the new space to benefit generations of Coffs Harbour residents.

At 340m 2, the new Coffs Harbour Regional Museum will have more than 2.5 times the space of the current site, which local creative and performing arts teacher Cheryl Ward said will allow Coffs to shine.

“The regional gallery in Coffs Harbour at the moment is one room – the new space will be over three times the size. There are lots of limitations on the sort of works we can show people in this community,” she said.

“We’ve got such an incredible past to celebrate, and we have an incredible future with tourism and all that our region has to offer. Now we have the opportunity to consolidate that into a central heart and hub in the middle of the city,” she said.

“The new space will have approximately five individual gallery rooms, so we’ll be able to have lots of simultaneous exhibitions happening in the one gallery space.”

“The walls will be able to accommodate things like The Archibald (art prize). And, more importantly, it gives our local artists somewhere to show the world what they do.”

The new Harry Bailey Memorial Library will be more than three times the size of the existing library and include many features designed to attract and retain young people including a digital recording studio and a space in which to explore making robotic devices.

“We’ve outgrown the wonderful cultural buildings as they are. We need to bring them into the centre of the city and we need to have them easily accessed by everyone.”

“We’ve grown – that’s exciting. We need to celebrate that and we need to have buildings and facilities and cultural activities that are actually commensurate with the size of the city that we’ve grown into.”

For more information on the Cultural and Civic Space project visit heartofcoffs.com.au or follow the Facebook page @heartofcoffs.

Coffs Harbour City Council to sell both the Castle Street and Rigby House buildings, generating revenue that will be fed directly back into the project while saving money on refurbishments and upgrades.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the faces of Council to be out there talking to the community one-on-one in their own space,” said local business owner Martin Wells.

With a focus on digital literacy, the upgraded Harry Bailey Memorial Library will cater to students of all ages, while the Coffs Harbour Regional Museum and Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery will mean the city’s local history, heritage and creativity can be showcased in the one location.

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The Sixers are the Rock Stars of the KFC T20 Big Bash League and Rebel Women’s Big Bash League. Based at the SCG, they wear their Magenta proudly!

Check out our recap of the Sixers’ visit to Coffs Coast on the following pages…

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ere you one of the 9,834 fans who attended the Big Bash cricket game between the Sydney 6ers and Adelaide Strikes at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on 5 January?

If so, you most certainly enjoyed the colourful and friendly carnival atmosphere, a power packed game of T20 cricket and the new expanded and improved facilities around the grounds. From the moment the gates opened just after 5pm, there was something for everyone; handouts of bright pink 6er’s score cards, KFC bucket hats, Sydney 6ers free giveaways and various merchandise for sale, batting and bowling practise for kids, a giant inflatable slide for littlies, how high can you jump test for bigger kids and naturally various options of eats and drinks for all the fans.

Some lucky children also had the opportunity to run onto the field ahead of the game to meet the players and receive a signed Sydney 6ers caps. And one young lad was centre field with the two captains for the bat toss to decide who batted and bowled first.

For the record, Adelaide Strikers won the toss and chose to bat.

For the Sydney 6ers, this was their second visit to Coffs Harbour and most definitely the crowd favourites. Every time a Strikers stump was taken out or ball caught, cheers rang out around the ground, pink cards raised high and waved about, two giant inflatable 6ers mascots immediately inflated with waving arms of delight and the action replay broadcast on the big screen for all to relive. Then back to the anticipation of more action as the next batsman came to the crease.

The sell-out crowd, sitting and standing on the tiered grassy banks around the stadium, added to the colour and excitement; so too the patrons seated in the new North and South grandstands and in the refurbished Central grandstand. And stadium officials, patrons and sponsors enjoyed the game watching from the corporate hospitality facility overlooking the field of play.

Media technicians and commentators were busy at work calling the game from the new state of the art media booths, sports presenters were on the sidelines discussing the performance of players for their audiences and professional photographers and videographers were almost everywhere capturing the action on and off the field. Action all around!

It was particularly pleasing to see were the many families and groups of friends enjoying the game and the atmosphere.

There were so many happy smiling

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faces. The players also enjoyed the Coffs Coast welcome and the facilities. After practising in the nets the day prior Sydney 6ers acting captain, Josh Hazelwood commented that the players were looking forward to competing in front of the sell-out crowd. He said, “The facilities are unbelievable, the outfield is like carpet and the wicket looks like providing plenty of runs.� And it proved to be the case.

For the record, 6ers won the game with the final score...

Sydney 6ers 3 wickets for 180 runs and the Adelaide Strikers 6 wickets for 176 runs.

1. What does BBL stand for?

If you missed being at the ground for the atmosphere of this thrilling match, you can catch a 6-minute action replay on Youtube. You will find it at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGidgADRuQY

4. In which year was the team founded?

3. Who currently coaches the team?

5. Where is their home ground?

6. The Sixers made history by winning which tournament on their first attempt?

7. Which other names were considered for the team?

8. What is their main colour?

9. Name the sponsor on the chest of their jerseys 10. Which team is their rival?

ANSWERS 1. Big Bash League 2. Moises Henriques 3. Greg Shipperd 4. 2011 5. Sydney Cricket Ground 6. The 2012 Twenty20 tournament in South Africa 7. Rocks and Edge 8. Magenta 9. Iinet 10. Sydney Smash

And next time, be it for cricket or athletics or rugby or football or AFL or Oztag or touch football, come on out to the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, the best sporting facility in regional Australia, right here on Coffs Coast.

2. Who is Captain of the Sydney Sixers?

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HUNTERS & COLLECTORS The Red Hot Summer Tour celebrates 10 years of Red Hot Rock in 2020 and in true style, organisers have put together an incredible all Australian line-up for a massive four-month series of dates. In an incredible coup for music-fans, ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Hunters & Collectors are reuniting to headline the 2020 tour, bringing with them special guests James Reyne, The Living End, The Angels, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Boom Crash Opera.

With over 1,200 gigs, over 1 million albums sold, 19 hit singles and 16 hit albums, Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors is going to make a splash among fans this summer.

Formed in Melbourne in 1981, the Hunna’s became central to Australian culture through their distinctive brass rock sound and rigorous touring of the pub circuit. Disbanding in 1998, they left behind great memories and an impressive back catalogue.

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MARK SEYMOUR

The Red Hot Summer Tour is coming up. Where are you most looking forward to playing?

Probably Mannum for the riverside views.

This event celebrates a decade of live rock music. Tell us how your passion for rock music began?

My passion for rock music began when I first heard ‘Ramble Tumble’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival in Year 10 English at Banyule High School in 1972 during Carol Leggett’s class assignment presentation of ‘Cosmo’s Factory’.

It was a definitely a life changing experience. Thanks, Carol!

Major inspiration sources often evolve, but who do you value most in terms of other artists?

What will we hear from you at the tour - the classics, something new?

Definitely the classics. Nothing new.

The set is also populated by some big early songs some punters may not be familiar with but, as I always say, when confronted with the unfamiliar, it pays to relax and bend the knees. A bit like surfing, really.

Tell us about your absolute favourite H&C track…

Probably “Back in the Hole”, it’s a real dirge of a thing, it’s definitely not a classic. It is a very blue and heavy tale of a bloke coming unstuck on the weekend because his job sucks. It is very relatable and human. Actually, they’re all about identity crises of one sort or another, except this one arrived quite late in the piece which makes it all the more interesting for slipping under the radar.

I am currently listening to Bobby Womack.

Do you all still get together to make or enjoy music?

How do you and the rest of H&C prepare for a tour?

No is the short answer, but they’re still the loveliest bunch of blokes you’re ever likely to meet.

We practice the songs, over and over again at high volume, with idle chat in between. We have breaks every 30 minutes for shortness of breath with cups of hot tea and a big box of Arnott’s’ assorted creams!

Music aside, what else have you been up to lately?

Well, music actually, I just recorded an album “Slow Dawn”.

The Red Hot Summer Tour is on from January to April 2020.

To see the full schedule, go to

www.redhotsummertour.com.au

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With a new year comes resolutions for getting fit, eating better and saving a little more money, but have it’s important to consider your mental health, too.

Stress is a common response to tough events or situations. Some stress is normal and stress itself is not anxiety or depression. However, severe and ongoing stress may be a risk factor if it persists.

You may be at risk if you find it hard to relax, feel constantly stressed or overwhelmed, and/or panicky or anxious. If this is the case, managing your stress levels should become a priority.Â

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Postpone major life change

Control your work

Making major changes in your life can be stressful at any time.

If you’re already feeling stressed or anxious, it might be best to avoid or delay significant events, such as moving house or changing jobs.

Work plays a big role in our lives, but it’s important to have a sustainable work/life balance. If work is increasing your stress levels, avoid long hours and additional responsibilities, and learn to say ‘no’ more often.

Resolve personal conflicts

Exercise regularly

Stress in personal relationships can be a major contributor to anxiety and depression. Learning how to communicate honestly with people and address problems or conflicts as they arise is important. A counsellor or psychologist can help you find ways to work through your problems.

Physical exercise can help relieve tension and relax your mind.

Team sports can be a great way to socialise and connect with others while exercising. Try to do some physical exercise every day, even if it’s just going for a walk.

Do the things you enjoy Take your mind off your worries by making sure you allow plenty of time for enjoyable activities, such as listening to music, reading, gardening, or spending time with family and friends. Try doing something creative or learning a new craft – a project, such as making a gift for a friend, can provide a goal to work towards and give you a great sense of achievement.

Get support Simply talking to someone such as a friend, doctor or counsellor can help relieve stress. Don’t be afraid to ask for support at home, at work or in your other activities.

Remember to relax Incorporating breathing and muscle relaxation exercises into your daily routine may be helpful. They can also be used as short-term coping strategies. Some people find meditation or yoga a good way to unwind.

To learn more about how to recognise stress triggers visit beyondblue.org.au.

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