Retailers call for stronger response to shoplifting surge
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Yasmin Catley, Coffs/Clarence Police District Commander Superintendent Joanne Schultz and Councillor Tony Judge, the retailers said the problem is only getting worse.
The Coffs retail precinct is experiencing one of the steepest increases in theft across the state and business owners say real solutions are needed; from better reporting systems to stronger enforcement and community-led prevention strategies.
Reported crime data shows that there were 329 shoplifting incidents in Coffs Harbour local government area (LGA) in the year from March 2023 to March 2024 - up from 230 in 2022 and 270 in 2023.
Due to under-reporting, the real number is almost certainly higher.
Other available data, including from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), shows shoplifting in the Coffs Harbour region rose by more than four times the state average during the years to September 2023.
Store owners are feeling the pressure.
Aaron Norton, who has managed the Super Bargains store for eight years, said that while they lost $8000 in theft in the past year, there’s not much they can do.
“We don’t bother calling the police anymore because the process takes so long… about an hour to complete a report.
“And then they will probably send a police officer six to eight weeks later to view any video footage.
“Given they have items stolen daily, this would be very time consuming.
“Even after taking all these steps and if it gets to the point where they catch the person who is given a court order to pay back the money [equivalent to the stolen items], they usually don’t pay.
“So, you have to go through it all again,” he
said, highlighting the futility of the process.
“While we know it’s not the safest way to deal with it, sometimes you feel that physically approaching them to get back the item is the only way you’re going to get a result."
Mr Norton shared a disturbing incident involving the store’s elderly owner, who was injured while trying to stop a theft.
“He ended up in hospital with permanent damage to his arm.
“But it wasn’t made clear to him that he needed to press charges, so nothing happened.”
Maseh Asady, who owns Silk Road Afghan shop, echoed these concerns.
“People are doing it openly - not even trying to hide it,” he said.
“It’s mostly teenagers, and it’s worse during school holidays.”
Mr Asady said a recent period of increased police presence in the precinct temporarily
helped to reduce theft.
“Since then, the activity has slowed, so I’d like to see regular police walk-throughs.”
Councillor Judge said both the police representatives and the local businesses raised some innovative ideas.
“The meeting discussed the impact of vacant shopfronts and how activating empty spaces could improve safety and vibrancy,” he said.
“I’ll be taking this and other ideas to Council.”
Police Minister Catley welcomed the opportunity to speak directly with local retailers.
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities,” she said.
“Our meeting was an opportunity to discuss retailers’ concerns, including shoplifting, and how police can assist.”
Superintendent Schultz agreed that forums
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like this helped strengthen community ties and improve how incidents are reported and responded to.
“I have made an undertaking to continue to work together so will be definitely following up.” Shoplifting is estimated to cost NSW businesses up to $5.5 billion each year.
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q Maseh Asady, Silk Road Afghan shop owner, felt the meeting was productive.
q The retail precinct at the northern end of Harbour Drive is a target for shoplifters.
q State Champion Mekayla McLaughlin, State Champion Harriet Rampling and Ella Gibson, who came in second.
q Sienna Porter and Madeleine Ward, second in Junior Pairs.
JETTY RENEWAL
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surviving State Governmentbuilt jetty in NSW from the late 19th century.
According to Council, the timber components of the structure have reached their end-of-life, despite the City of Coffs Harbour spending more than $4 million on renewal works since 2008-09.
The City has identified
that a comprehensive renewal is needed to keep the structure open to the public.
A City-engaged specialist consultant estimates the structural elements composed of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) would have a life span of 80 to 100 years, and external facing timber elements of 25 to 50 years.
“Our approach is to retain the use of timber for elements
that are highly visible, have exceptional heritage significance as noted in the Conservation Management Plan and are easily replaceable,” according to the City’s structural engineering consultant.
“The use of FRP is adopted for elements that are less visible and are difficult and costly to replace.”
Mayor Nikki Williams said the hybrid-material approach is considered the best solution for “broadly
maintaining the aesthetic of the Jetty”.
“Using mixed-materials for the renewal is also more affordable at an estimated $21 million compared to $30m to replace the worst components with timberonly.
“Ongoing maintenance costs should also be less expensive with a hybrid mix and the structure will have an overall longer life.”
Council also resolved for the installation of a stainless
steel balustrade to upgrade the fall protection to a compliant standard for the section over the hard sand area, initially.
To continue to progress the Jetty renewal project design, Council has approved $237,962 of funding to facilitate the primary balustrade works.
“The City has been successful in gaining $1m through the State Government’s 2024-25 Crown Reserve Improvement
Luke Bowen bridge officially opens
A NEW pedestrian and cyclist bridge honouring the memory of local student Luke Bowen officially opened in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday.
Spanning eight lanes of traffic, the Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge is the first major piece of infrastructure to be completed as part of the Coffs Harbour Bypass.
This state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge replaces the older and shorter bridge of the same name, and now provides a safer, more accessible connection across the highway, including direct access to a new bus interchange being built near Kororo Public School.
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said, “The stunning new
Fund,” City Infrastructure
Acting Director Daniel Noble said.
“This grant and the City’s contribution gives us a pot of $1.142m which will enable a part renewal of some components of the pier in 2025-26 – though it’s well short of what is needed for the full renewal.
“But now we have certainty around the design approach it improves our prospects of securing the necessary grant funding.”
thanks to Transport for NSW and Kororo Public School.”
pedestrian bridge will ensure people can move safely and easily over the new highway.
“The bridge also honours the memory of Luke Bowen, a young life lost too soon.
“The Coffs Harbour community has shown such strength and unity in carrying Luke’s name forward and this bridge stands as a testament to that spirit.”
Jeff Bowen and Vicki Banks, parents of the late Luke Bowen, said the bridge will serve as a “lasting legacy” to their son.
“It is a deeply moving tribute that reflects the care and strength of the community he loved so much,” they said.
“We extend our heartfelt
The Coffs Harbour Bypass is a $2.2 billion project jointly funded by the state and federal governments.
Once complete, the bypass will remove thousands of vehicles from the city centre, improve traffic flow and significantly reduce travel times.
“For the people of Coffs Harbour, the bypass represents a once-in-ageneration opportunity to reshape their city, to reclaim their streets, reduce congestion, and create a more peaceful, accessible place to live,” NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.
“The Luke Bowen Bridge is the first step in that journey, and it sets the tone for everything that will follow."
q City of Coffs Harbour deputy mayor George Cecato, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison, Luke Bowen’s dad Jeff Bowen, his sister Emily Bowen and his mum Vicki Banks, and Kororo Public School captains Leo McCarthy and Valla Parsons.
Irwin’s ‘slip-up’ pays off
By Andrea FERRARI
WHEN Australia Zoo’s Robert Irwin stopped in at the Jetty Pavilion on his recent road trip down the East Coast and forgot to pay for his takeaway order, no one could have imagined the positive outcome for the restaurant and Coffs Harbour hospitality in general.
“Robert ordered a salad
over the phone and when he stopped in to collect it we had a busy table of young ladies near the front door who happened to recognise him,” Jetty Pavilion co-owner Ben Hemsworth told News Of The Area.
“He was friendly and chatted and took photos with them, and when the salad came, he… just forgot to pay as he was obliging the many
requests for attention.
“He called the next day, apologised profusely, offered to pay by card or [for us] to send our bank details.”
Ben declined the offer and said the salad was complimentary, given he had been mobbed by Saturday night’s friendly customers, “as long as he was kind enough to leave a favourable review”.
Irwin agreed, Ben said, “in fact he asked us to leave it with him, and he would ‘do one better’.”
Irwin, who has millions of followers across his multiple social media channels, shared his “funny story” on @robertirwinphotography, describing the scenario and then raving about Jetty Pavilion as being “packed, and the place to be”.
He wrote that his salad was “great” and told the world to “go support this great venue”.
His post went viral.
“We already had a reasonable following for a new restaurant with about 3000 followers on Instagram, which has risen to over 13,000, with 3.7 million views this month,” Ben said.
“As well, [there were] about four million related views on Robert’s pages plus hundreds of articles written worldwide.
“It has lifted our bookings and reminded locals we exist.
“We really appreciated the fact that Robert’s focus was on the area as a whole and not just us, as we need
[a] lift to restore vibrancy to the area.”
While the region always slows during the winter season, this year has been quieter than most.
“Hospitality in the Coffs region has been struggling.
“There are a lot of businesses for sale or closed down and probably many more feeling the pressure of the soaring cost of goods, 3.5 percent pay rises across the board, and rents that continue to rise.
“The only thing not keeping up are [our] prices.”
Locals, however, are picking up on the “dine and donate” trend.
One generous patron came in and offered to pay for his own salad, Irwin’s
salad and to pay one forward.
The money was donated to OzHarvest.
“We also raised the profile of the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary and had people from around the world chip in to support them with a donation; Robert was very supportive of this work.
“We hope to introduce some new measures to aid with lifting the profile of the area as well as supporting various causes in the near future.
“Overall, the love and support we received was generous and overwhelming and we hope to use the rise in profile to ‘lift all boats with the rising tide’.”
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q Robert Irwin with Jetty Pavilion co-owner Kyle Miller and his family.
q Jetty Pavilion owners Ben Hemsworth and Kyle Miller with Robert Irwin.
By Leigh WATSON
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council's draft homelessness strategy is now open for public feedback, as debate grows over state and local funding responsibilities.
The strategy outlines Council’s commitments for tackling rising rates of rough sleeping and housing insecurity in the region, in particular the unprecedented rise in people sleeping rough in public spaces.
While the recent annual street count put the number of rough sleepers in Coffs Harbour at 99, most community service providers believe the number is a significant undercount.
Community groups, advocates, and others are
keen to see what the council is planning to do to help the homeless population, but the current political argument is focused on who’s going to foot the bill.
As the closest tier of government to the community, councils are seen as an important source of local understanding and leadership on the issue.
“Although funding and service delivery is the responsibility of the State Government, councils are often the ones on the ground witnessing the impacts,” said Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams.
“This draft strategy shows our city is ready to be part of the solution, using the tools and resources we have available.”
The strategy sets out
12 initiatives under the three themes of advocacy, leadership, and collaboration.
It is designed to be implemented using existing staff and budget allocations.
But this approach does not include the provision of extra financial resourcing, which is seen by some as unacceptable.
Cr Williams said she is seeking a meeting with the NSW Government to clarify what support the region can expect.
“Our community deserves a fair share of the State Government’s $6.6 billion investment in housing,” she said.
“As a council, we’re prepared to do our part, but we can’t fund state responsibilities alone.”
The NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson, welcomes council-led initiatives to tackle homelessness and said she is committed to working in partnership to deliver outcomes.
“But the City of Coffs Harbour is seeking substantial state funding while proposing minimal investment of its own,” she said, noting that the state has made “historic investments” through the $100 million Homelessness Innovation Fund.
MP Gurmesh Singh said it is unfair to ask regional councils to foot the bill in a space that, traditionally, has not been their responsibility.
“Rose Jackson is the responsible minister and is in
Coffs strategy to tackle rough sleeping Council reaffirms GKNP support
By Andrew VIVIAN
BELLINGEN Shire Council has reaffirmed its long-standing support for the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP), continuing a series of commitments made over the past eight years to protect koala habitat, safeguard biodiversity, and promote sustainable, naturebased tourism in the region.
Since Council first resolved to support the GKNP in principle in August 2017, it has actively contributed to
the realisation of the park, including allocating $25,000 from its Environment Levy Reserve in 2019 to co-fund the Economic Impact Analysis and Environmental Benefit Assessment with Coffs Harbour City Council and Destination North Coast.
In September 2022, the Council formally recognised the concerns of North Coast communities about the need for improved management of State Forests to protect threatened species habitat, enhance carbon sequestration
and support the growing nature-based tourism sector.
It noted then, and continues to maintain, that native forest logging is incompatible with the state’s significant investment in ecotourism, climate change action and biodiversity protection.
In April 2024, the Council noted the overwhelming community support for protecting native forests within the region and remains deeply concerned about Forestry Corporation’s reported increase in logging
within the proposed park’s boundaries, including critical koala habitat in Tuckers Nob, Oakes and Pine Creek State Forests.
It was alarmed by the findings of the NSW State of the Environment Report 2021, which highlighted the ongoing decline of threatened species such as the Koala, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Greater Glider, Yellow-bellied Glider and Spotted Quoll, which are all found within the forests of the Bellingen Shire.
Conservation groups have
control of large government agencies with large budgets to help fix this problem,” he said.
While Coffs Harbour is not alone in seeking state and federal support to respond to the crisis, other regional councils have made strides in addressing homelessness, from supporting post-disaster
welcomed the Shire’s support.
Dailan Pugh, who is on the Community Advisory Panel for the Park, said that Bellingen Shire Council reflects the overwhelming community support for the GKNP, and the growing frustration with the government's continued logging of koala habitat.
“The Community Advisory Panel was told in December that a decision was imminent, and we have been told 'soon' ever since,” he said.
“It's past time for the Government to honour their promise, create the Great Koala National Park in full, and stop logging koalas' homes.”
The Bellingen Environment Centre secretary Catherine Jones said, “We are grateful that the Bellingen Shire and its Mayor continue to support the Great Koala National Park as did other Councils.
“They were on the forefront with their strong commitment and endorsement since its inception and also made a substantial financial contribution, as did Coffs Council, towards the
recovery to regulating shortterm rentals.
The draft Coffs Harbour Homelessness Strategy is now available on Council’s website.
Community members, service providers, and residents are encouraged to provide submissions during the exhibition period.
Newcastle University report which said the GKNP, when established, would deliver nine thousand jobs.
“Koalas need their GKNP now.
“The longer Minns waits the harder it will be to rehabilitate.”
Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan said, “Council stands with our community in calling for the NSW Government to fulfil its commitment to the Great Koala National Park and to end the uncertainty that currently exists.
“We continue to urge the State Government to develop a fair transition plan for Forestry Corporation NSW’s native forest operations towards ecologically sustainable plantations and farm forestry that protects local jobs while securing our natural heritage for future generations.”
Bellingen Shire Council said it will continue to advocate for the protection of the region’s iconic biodiversity to ensure that the forests of the Bellingen Shire become a cornerstone of a thriving, sustainable nature-based tourism economy.
q More rough sleeping camps are popping up across Coffs Harbour.
q The GKNP has long had the support of Bellingen Shire Council
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‘We have not forgotten you’
By Pauline CAIN
THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers and other flood-affected residents to continue to seek assistance.
“We understand it is difficult but it is important to register and complete the documentation, so that if further funding becomes available applicants will be automatically notified,” Dave Owens said.
“Recovery is a slow process and our primary concern is for the mental health of our farmers and residents.
”I am determined to make sure this happens.”
Approximately 13,000 people have attended recovery centres and assistant points since the catastrophic flood events in May.
“It has been massive - the size of it and what has been achieved has been fantastic.
“We have not forgotten about you.
”We are here for the long term, not the short term.”
Mr Owens said that currently:
- 53 households are in emergency care and will need long term assistance
- 47,000 people have applied for personal hardship assistance and 700 applications have been received from small businesses and not for profit organisations.
- 25,000 tonnes of flood waste (equivalent to 1800 trucks) has been sent to temporary waste
- 960 cubic metres has been removed from the shoreline
- 700 silage bales and 900 chemical containers have been collected.
The Flood Recovery Centre in Taree is still operational for another month, however recovery assistance, which
provides outreach into communities, will continue.
“We have held two online seminars for 200 small businesses with a step through process - a good step forward.”
Service NSW has emailed over 200,000
businesses across 19 impacted local government areas.
Impacted businesses have been able to access an initial $5000 with low documentation and another $20,000 with receipts.
Land clearing data raises alarm
By Andrew VIVIAN
ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data.
It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022.
This represents a 40 percent increase in one year.
More than 50,000 hectares were cleared for agriculture - 77 percent of all the clearing in 2023.
Nathaniel Pelle from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) said, “What that means in real terms is more homes for native wildlife were knocked down in this 12-month period than the previous year, pushing species like koalas, quolls, greater gliders and gang gang cockatoos closer to extinction.
“Recent investigations by ACF have found deforestation continues at an alarming rate across Australia, carried out by a minority of
beef producers but at sufficient scale to make us the only wealthy country on a list of global deforestation hotspots.
“It should ring warning bells for the NSW and federal governments and for the majority of responsible land managers in the beef industry whose reputation and market access is put at risk by the actions of a minority.
“Supermarkets Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi have pledged to only sell deforestationfree beef by the end of this year and this data shows how important it is that they implement those commitments.”
Mr Pelle said major fast food chains are yet to make a commitment.
Labor Premier Chris Minns has been challenged to explain his Government’s failure to stop land clearing after the shock data release.
Greens MP and environment spokesperson Sue Higginson weighed in, saying that despite promises to protect nature, the current government’s record is worse than that of the previous government.
“We are well on the way toward mass extinctions and ecosystem collapse unless we reign in land clearing, and that means reform to make our environmental laws stronger, an end to native forest logging, and more support for farmers to invest in sustainable agriculture practices,” she said.
q Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management
Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied.
Community dials in to domestic violence prevention
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS City Rotary Club’s Domestic Violence (DV) Safe Phone campaign, launched in mid-June, is going gangbusters with over 70 old phones already donated.
The initiative attracted widespread news coverage and was promoted by hotels in Moonee, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell and Toormina.
By late July the campaign had already collected over 72 used phones, which are now being sent to DV Safe Phone's head office in Brisbane.
The phones will be repaired and upgraded by technicians and then distributed to organisations assisting people impacted by family violence.
It is common for perpetrators to either take or break the phones of victims, leaving them more isolated and vulnerable.
DV Safe Phone is a charitable organisation, which was launched in 2020 and so far has provided over 13,500 mobile phones to people in need.
Coffs City and Woolgoolga
Rotary clubs are running the local campaign.
“So if you have an old phone that you're no longer using, please help us to give it to a person who desperately needs it," Coffs City Rotary Club member Paul McKeon said.
“It could play a crucial part in saving someone's life.
“You can drop your old phone into one of the DV Safe Phone boxes prominently displayed in the Moonee Hotel, the Coffs Harbour Hotel and the hotels in Sawtell and Toormina.”
Pod housing available for flood-affected farmers
ELIGIBLE primary producers
impacted by the May floods can now apply for a “selfcontained pod” on their property.
Offered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and the Commonwealth Government, the pods are designed for use in rural environments, and are equipped with generators and water tanks, allowing them to operate independently of existing
utilities and infrastructure.
According to the NSW Government, the pods are being provided to people who rely on farming operations for their livelihoods and need to remain on their farms.
Primary producers may also apply for a pod for essential farm employees who lived on the property.
Eligible primary producers can apply for up to two pods for a maximum of
12 months.
Following the announcement last week, NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders raised questions around the narrow eligibility criteria and why more people weren’t included under the program.
“While we can acknowledge this temporary housing is a start, it won’t help anywhere near enough people when you consider more than a thousand
buildings were deemed uninhabitable,” Mr Saunders said.
“The May floods left a path of destruction across several communities tearing through people’s lives and livelihoods, and while I’ll always welcome support for farmers, this should be extended to cover anyone who is unable to return to their homes right now.”
The guidelines for the self-contained pods state
that applicants must be “uninsured for flood” and the program “does not aim to support people who are not dependent on farming operations as their primary source of income”.
Shadow Minister for the North Coast and Acting Shadow Minister for Flood Recovery Gurmesh Singh said those impacted have “had enough of the red tape”.
“The last thing people need when they are trying to
get back on their feet is more unnecessary regulations and paperwork stopping them from moving forward,” Mr Singh said.
“By imposing such stringent guidelines, it feels like the Government is trying to force people to fit into a very narrow set of rules, instead of assessing producers and residents on a case by-case basis and figuring out what they actually need to survive.”
Applications for selfcontained pods are open until 31 October 2025.
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q Coffs City Rotary Club members Bob Carle and Paul McKeon packing 72 donated phones to be sent to DV Safe Phone's head office.
Living Well Expo returns to Coffs
HELPING everyone live their best lives by offering information and access to essential services will be the focus of the Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday, 6 August.
Held at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds from 10am to 3pm, the expo aims to promote health, recreational, educational and social supports available to the
q A full program of expert speakers will cover a diverse range of topics.
public within the region.
“A full program of expert speakers will cover a diverse range of topics including the upcoming changes to Aged Care and the latest advice on avoiding online investment, relationship and email compromise scams,” organisers said in a statement.
“With 70 service providers and a variety of activities on offer, there will be something to inform or entertain everyone.
“The move to the newly
renovated Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Pavilion last year proved a huge success, offering more space for exhibitors and greater access for the public.
“This year will be bigger and better again with both the pavilion and the Norm Jordan Function Rooms being used for an expanded offering of services and activities.”
Coordinated this year by a team of dedicated volunteers from Blue Sky Community Services, The
Carer Gateway, the Shoreline and Beatties Furniture, the event has been a regular on the Coffs Harbour calendar since 2015.
With on-site parking at the showground and convenient bus routes from across the city stopping right outside the venue, getting to the event is easy and accessible.
Free admission and lots of food options ensure there are lots of reasons to make a day of it, take part in some of the activities on offer and learn about the services and supports in the Coffs Harbour community.
ArtsNational hosts ‘Golden Road to Samarkand’
By Andrea FERRARI
A WET midwinter’s night didn’t stop 185 people turning out for ArtsNational Coffs Coast’s most recent talk, “The Golden Road to Samarkand” by Cyprus-based journalist, writer and gifted storyteller, Chris Aslan.
Mr Aslan shared how Uzbek history is inextricably linked to the exploits of warlord Timur (or Tamerlane) during the 14th15th centuries, and the trials and tribulations of being part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union from the late 1800s to 1991.
The ancient capital
Tashkent, one of the oldest cities on the Silk Road, wears its complex history like a tattoo; its rich tapestry of Turkic and Islamic mosaics sit alongside brutalist Soviet era architecture.
However, not all architecture under the Soviets was brutalist, Mr Aslan explained.
The stunning metro train stations, the bustling market stalls, textile production houses, all date from the 20th century.
The ArtsNational audience was then whisked to the wondrous city of Samarkand.
The home city of Timur,
Samarkand’s skyline is punctuated by glittering domes and minarets, mosques, mausoleums and madrassi.
The largest slab of black nephrite jade in the world can be found in the burial place of Timur, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum.
There are blue and turquoise tiles everywhere.
The Tumurid Dynasty considered blue to symbolise the heavens and turquoise translates as “the colour of Turks”.
From Samarkand the audience was transported to the pre Islamic Persianinspired trading city of Bukhara.
Its old Jewish quarter, still extant, and its Zoroastrian roots speak of a once
sophisticated multi-ethnic city at a key juncture of the Silk Road.
Mr Aslan described its step pools, baths, aquamarine tiles and minarets, as “fusion architecture”.
He then moved on to the walled desert city of Khiva, 1000km from Tashkent, where he spent seven years working for a Swedish charity reviving 15th century carpet designs and embroideries.
He was forced to leave during an anti-Western purge and spent a year in Cambridge writing “A Carpet Ride to Khiva”.
Built of mud bricks and still standing after 2800 years, Khiva is described as a living museum and is UNESCO protected.
Four gates of black elm
wood still mark the entry and exit points for the old city.
Among its stunning minarets and madrassas, its fortress walls and rich textile traditions, an improbable history can be found.
Pacifist Mennonite Germans migrated from Russia from the 1880s to 1930s looking for religious sanctuary.
They settled just outside Khiva, leaving a legacy of modern thinking and a range of European style public buildings.
Nukus, the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan, is a Soviet creation.
Perched at the edge of the inland Aral Sea, an environmental disaster thanks to the Soviets, Nukus boasts the remarkable Savitsky Museum; a collection of often banned avant-garde Soviet era artworks.
Thanks to the efforts of ethnographer and electrician Igor Savitsky, the museum
owns 90,000 artefacts, including 15,000 paintings, jewelry, camel bags, and Zoroastrian and Buddhist reliquaries.
“It’s an absolute treasure,” Mr Aslan said.
“Collected during the 1950s and 60s and smuggled out of Russia when social realist art was elevated and all other styles were banned; this collection has been preserved thanks to an eccentric genius and the geographical isolation of Nukus.
“The artists themselves often languished or died in Siberian gulags.”
Now independent, Uzbekistan is a welcoming place to international travellers.
Before departing Coffs Harbour, Mr Aslan noted the enthusiasm of the packed theatre supporting ArtsNational.
The next ArtsNational talk is “T.S. Eliot and Art” on 18 August.
CELEBRATE & COMMEMORATE OUR DEFENCE FORCE
from 10.30am, highway end of Harbour Drive
q ArtsNational Coffs Coast Chair Annie Talvé with speaker Chris Aslan.
q A desert jewel: the avant-garde Russian art of the Savitsky Museum in Nukus.
q A packed audience of 185 art lovers.
Bello’s fireworks festival
By Andrea FERRARI
THE LIONS Club of Bellingen’s annual fireworks night is on Saturday 9 August at the Bellingen Showground.
The fireworks festival first lit up the sky above Bellingen Park in 1989.
“[It was] such a blast it has continued ever since," said Bellingen Lion Debbie Sense.
“It is a thank you to the community for their continued support of Bellingen Lions Club, a notfor-profit organisation, [and their] ongoing commitments to our club fundraising and projects.”
Bellingen Lions have recently supported the local hospital, with a major fundraiser supplying essential medical equipment.
“We support the local schools with annual donations, and other local projects including the Matthew Locke Charity Rugby Day, Youth Off The Streets, Children with Cancer; disaster relief, food for the homeless, a senior citizens annual lunch and the major Christmas raffle.”
On fireworks night the Lions canteen opens at 4.30pm, and Glowsticks are for sale.
Prizes donated for the monster raffle come from
many local businesses.
Entertainment will include 2BBB broadcasting on-site, displays by the Rivers Dance studio, and fun activities for all ages.
Bellingen Fire Brigade
and SES teams will be on-site for the safety of everyone.
Fireworks commence once it is dark, around 6.30pm.
All enquiries to Debbie Sense on 0432 147 076.
Death and Dying poetry session
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Coast Death and Dying Expo 2025 takes place on Sunday 10 August at Norm Jordan Pavilion, Coffs Harbour Showgrounds.
The vision for this annual expo is an inclusive, collaborative space where end-of-life professionals connect with the community.
There will be educational talks, panels, food and music, and over 30 exhibitors.
These include local funeral services, solicitors, end-of-life doulas, holistic death carers, programs for end-of-life preparations, grief counsellors, celebrants, artists and legacy projects, Death Cafe hosts, death literacy programs and pet cremation services.
“Our passion is to bridge gaps and bring people together to connect, inspire, educate and have meaningful conversations about all things life, death, loss, grief, ageing well and dying well,” co-founder of the expo and End of Life Doula, Rani Foreman said.
The event is aligned with the annual national campaign “Dying To Know Day”.
"D2KD encourages adults of all stages to take individual action, hold events, gatherings at home – all to improve their knowledge around choices for their endof-life."
This year’s expo will include a poetry session in the afternoon.
Emceed by Bruce Meder, a local poet and author, the session will be
an opportunity for people to read or recite their own poems about death, dying, and/or grief.
“Poetry is a wonderful way to express grief at the passing of those we love,” Mr Meder told News Of The Area.
“We often express our grief in solitude, or perhaps with just one or two other close friends and family, yet grief is a universal emotional process and, if expressed collectively, allows the grieving process to take its full course.”
Poems may be about the death of a close friend or family member; they may be about the death of a beloved pet. Poems grieving the state of the world are also welcome.
The poetry session is 45 minutes long and, to allow space for as many as possible to read or recite their poem, those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Bruce Meder beforehand at brucemeder@ gmail.com.
Entry is free, to register visit https://events. humanitix.com/coffs-coastdeath-and-dying
q The Coffs Coast Death and Dying Expo is coming to Coffs Showground in August.
Council of Churches in need of new blood
COFFS Harbour Council of Churches chairperson Drew Bogema says the organisation may be forced to cease operating if replacements can’t be found for ageing members.
“At a recent meeting of the Coffs Harbour Council of Churches, it was agreed that we consider discontinuing our organisation, unless new members could be found to replace those who have become too old or infirm to continue,” he said.
The group includes representatives from the Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Uniting, Lutheran and
Congregationalist denominations.
“The Council of Churches helps organise the World Day of Prayer, the Christmas Bowl, guest speakers for contemporary religious topics, scholarships for Sudanese students seeking secondary education, donations for Palestine hospitals, contributions to Act For Peace, and fundraising via trivia nights at Marian Grove and sausage sizzles around town,” Mr Bogema said.
“We also issue a monthly newsletter highlighting events of our member churches and Mission Australia.
“We work with the Uniting Church in the Tutoring For Charity program, which raises $250 a week for Act For Peace, Fred Hollows, World Vision, and the Uniting Church Soup Place.”
To keep the Council operating, new volunteers are now being sought, with a meeting to be held for interested parties at 5pm on Wednesday, 6 August at the Uniting Church.
“We are appealing for people to volunteer for this most worthy organisation,” Mr Bogema said.
“If you are interested please come.”
Contact Mr Bogema on 0431 351 933 for more information.
q Co-founder of the expo and End of Life doula, Rani Foreman.
q The Lions Club of Bellingen’s annual fireworks night is a family favourite.
‘Anything Goes’ exhibition
By Andrea FERRARI
THE “Anything Goes” exhibition was officially opened on Saturday 26 July at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery.
It features the work of Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) members in various styles, media and themes.
CHCAG President Sue Roberts, officiated the proceedings.
“This exhibition encouraged our members to think outside the box, where ‘anything goes’,” she said.
“It’s certainly been reflected in the sheer variety of media - watercolour, pen and wash, mixed media, acrylics, pastels - and [in the] artistic content.”
The winner of the People’s Choice from the previous exhibition “Fabulous Fakes” was won by Marion Beer with her “Wheatfields”, inspired by "Green Wheatfield with Cypress" by Vincent Van Gogh.
“We’re always pleased to see the number of votes cast for the People’s Choice award; it’s another way for artists to have their work
recognised by the visitors to the Showground Gallery.”
“Anything Goes” ends 10 September and will be followed by the ever popular “All Creatures Great and Small” - a regular on the CHCAG exhibition calendar.
“Our exhibition coordinator Karen Gorzynska, not only oversees the receipt of the artwork, collection of unsold artwork, and the exhibition hanging, but also regular meetings to discuss ideas, feedback, and the following year’s exhibition timetable."
All artworks on show at
the gallery are for sale. Anything Goes is on display until Wednesday 10 September.
The Showground Gallery is open from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Saturday, except public holidays, with free entry.
“We welcome new members to join the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group, no matter where they [are] on their art journey.
“It’s a wonderful way to tap into your creative self, learn new techniques, and display your artwork throughout the year.”
Regional train passes reinstated
their suitability. A Discovery Pass offers
travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and
coach network, with 14-day, one-month, three-month and six-month passes available.
The six-month pass costs $420.
The passes have not been available for sale in recent months, leaving only 14-day and 30-day options, with the NSW Government under sustained pressure from the NSW Coalition to reinstate them.
They are now on sale once more.
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell raised concerns about the changes during Question Time in Parliament in June.
“Regional residents already face the tyranny of distance, and these passes make it that little bit easier for students to get to uni, families to access medical
care, and older residents to stay connected,” Mr Layzell said.
“Seeing the more affordable, longer-term options ripped away was really concerning because not only did it make things more expensive, but also less flexible, which just doesn’t reflect the challenges we face when it comes to travel in the bush.”
In June, Labor Minister Emily Suvaal confirmed the longer term passes were under review as their terms were “not considered fit for purpose by Transport for NSW”.
“Transport for NSW has put a hold on some of the pass options while the current terms are assessed and amendments are considered,” she said.
Ms Suvaal said the
Discovery Pass is a discount product promoted for tourism travellers and was never intended as a discounted product for commuters or as a concessional entitlement.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Labor Government had “come to its senses on this issue”.
“Under the former Coalition Government, these passes were introduced to allow people to travel across the regions in an affordable way, supporting workers, students, residents, and families no matter what they were travelling for,” Mr Singh said.
“The Discovery Pass has been a vital lifeline for so many, but the Government decided to try and take that support away, forcing us to fork out more when times are already so tough.”
q Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group President Sue Roberts holding the winning People’s Choice painting with artist Marion Beer.
q Artists Alison Spagnolo and Sharon Ingersole.
q Artists Maxine Kohlhagen, Ivinnie Brown and Andrea Hitchcock.
q Artist Ken Pay’s ‘Trash Or Treasure’.
THREE and six month NSW TrainLink Discovery passes have been reinstated, after being “paused” for a review of
q A Discovery Pass offers travellers unlimited travel to destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network.
Running for Lifeline North Coast
By Andrea FERRARI
MOONEE Beach Hotel (MBH)
has a keen team taking on Sydney’s iconic City2Surf 14km run on Sunday 10 August, raising funds for Lifeline North Coast as part of its Welcome Hospitality partnership.
Lifeline is the 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, which has its North Coast headquarters in Coffs Harbour.
The MBH team of Abby and Jessica Stokes, Sally McConnell, Henry Bunt, Mark McCarthy, Flynn Tyas, Matthew Newberry, Cooper Hill, and Mathew Stewart, are proud to represent their community and workplace in one of Australia’s most iconic
fun runs, all in the name of mental health and crisis support.
“We have been looking for a meaningful way to support Lifeline North Coast, and with our sister venues already involved in the City2Surf, it felt like the perfect opportunity,” Venue Manager and team member Abby Stokes told News Of The Area.
“It’s a great chance to represent the Coffs Coast and raise awareness for mental health.”
This is everyone’s first time doing the City2Surf but they are already active and involved in local sporting clubs.
“A few team members have been training together with light jogs, gradually
increasing the distance with each run, and while we cool down, we are making a point to discuss not only how we are feeling physically but also mentally and what we plan to do for our own mental health.
“Some have made goals to spend more time with their families, others have chosen to prioritise self-care with alone time watching the waves at one of our wonderful local beaches.”
The team is now training regularly around Moonee Beach.
“You may see us representing in our MBH shirts," Abby said.
On the day, they are planning to start and finish together.
“We are lucky to have an amazing team at the Moonee
Council fills committee spots
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has endorsed appointments to a variety of key committees.
At its meeting on 24 July, Council approved the appointment of the following to the City Centre Masterplan Committee: Oliver Gee (community member), John Simmon (landowner of property valued at greater than $1 million), John Rafferty
(landowner of property valued at greater than $1m), Pamela Williams (landowner of property valued at less than $1m), Josh King (City Centre retailer) and Kim Towner (City Centre retailer).
They account for six of the eight available committee positions and the City will continue to seek candidates for the remaining two places (for landowner
of property valued at greater than $1m) for consideration by Council.
All but one of the nine positions on the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee were confirmed by Council.
Those endorsed are community members Connor Bryant, David Poverello, Jean Willsher and Kristy Shaw; organisation members Trinette
Beach Hotel, where no one is left behind.”
Moonee Beach Hotel General Manager Hugh Gillroy said this fundraiser gives staff the opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and inspire others to do the same.
“It also shows our patrons that we’re genuinely committed to supporting Lifeline’s lifesaving work,” he said.
The team’s fundraising efforts will directly support Lifeline North Coast, ensuring that funds stay in the region to help those in crisis and in need of support.
The initiative is part of a broader commitment by Moonee Beach Hotel to give back to the community and
McPhee (APM Disability Employment Services), Jane Rowlands (Buena Vida Services), Gordon Stewart (Accessibility Experts) and Lynda Warwick (Blue Sky Community Services).
“The remaining position on the committee is for a government representative and the City will engage directly with relevant government organisations in a bid to identify suitable nominees,” City Acting General Manager Andrew Beswick said.
champion mental health awareness.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Welcome Hospitality for supporting our cause — and especially to the Moonee Beach Hotel team for going the extra mile, quite literally,”
General Manager of Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin said. “Their efforts are helping us provide vital services and support to people in our local community when they need it most.”
Council also endorsed eight appointments to the Positive Ageing Advisory Committee: Community members Moira Scerri, David Anderson, George Gardiner and Gary Carr; organisation members Mel Mallon (Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Support Service), Casey Reynolds (Galambila Aboriginal Health Service) and Simone Perkins (Jagun Aged and Community Care); and government representative Belinda
Supporters can donate to the team via their official fundraising page: 2025 Voltaren City2Surf.
Jackson (Mid North Coast Local Health District).
The City will continue to seek a suitable organisation candidate for the remaining committee spot.
All four positions on the Sustainability Advisory Committee have been filled: Community members Samantha Sharpe and David Hellier and community organisation members Brian James O'Connell (Sustainable Sawtell 2030) and Rebecca Davis (Parents for Climate).
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Coffs’ first Mayoral Charity Ball
By Andrea FERRARI
THE inaugural Coffs Harbour
Mayoral Charity Ball 2025 takes place on Saturday 16 August at Pacific Bay Resort to raise funds for the new local children’s charity, Coffs Kids.
The event promises a night of fine food, charity auctions, meaningful connections and partying, with live music from “The Accidents”.
Coffs Kids will share its vision for charitable works directed at the health, wellness and comfort of local children and their families.
The charity was founded in 2025 by local business leaders who recognised the
urgent need to better support children and families facing tough times on the Coffs Coast.
The charity is proudly championed by ambassador and co-founder, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, whose passion for local families and community care reflects the heart of its mission.
“At its core, Coffs Kids is about locals backing locals,” Cr Williams told News Of The Area.
“It’s a charity born from the community, for the community; a reminder to our families that Coffs stands beside them, no matter the fight.
“This is about more than raising funds.
“It’s about children believing in brighter futures, and families knowing they’re not alone.
“Coffs Kids belongs to all of us.
“The Mayoral Ball is our first fundraising initiative and what a night it’s shaping up to be.
“With once-in-a-lifetime auction items and incredible support from local businesses, it’s already capturing hearts.”
This isn’t just a charity event, it's a moment, Cr
Williams said, “a symbol of Coffs stepping into a new era, united, hopeful, and ready to
shine.
“While I’m honoured to be the ambassador, Coffs Kids is something we all get to own.
“It’s our way of showing that every child matters, and every family deserves to feel supported.”
Coffs Kids will raise funds and awareness for local paediatric, child, and family services, ensuring vital care, support, and resources are available locally when kids need them most.
All funds raised are used solely to support children across the Coffs Coast.
Five Coffs businesspeople make up the charity’s volunteer Steering
q ‘The Accidents’ will provide live entertainment at the Mayoral Ball.
Committee: Luke Campbell, Nikki Williams, Brad Daymond, Caroyln Guichard and Katherine Listkow.
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), through Triple M and HIT Coffs Coast, is standing alongside the charity as it grows.
“With Give Me 5 for Kids no longer running, this initiative fills an important
gap for children and families on the Coffs Coast,” General Manager Luke Campbell told NOTA.
“Through our SCA Embrace program, we’ll ensure the charity, along with the vital role of health and community services, has a strong voice and presence across our region.”
Pacific Bay Resort Executive General Manager Brad Daymond said, “It is a wonderful opportunity for Coffs Coast residents to dress up and celebrate everything great about our area, while raising funds for a very worthwhile local charity.
“We at Pacific Bay Resort are pleased to be the host venue for the Mayoral Ball."
To discover more about Coffs Kids, visit its newly launched Facebook page.
Military parade coming to town
A HISTORIC tradition will be brought to life in Coffs Harbour next month as a distinguished Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Squadron comes to town.
A naval aviation squadron of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), 725 Squadron holds “Freedom of Entry” to the City of Coffs Harbour.
The squadron, based in Nowra, exercised this for the first time in 2016 when then Commander Matt Royals led more than 100 personnel on a march through the city while four Seahawk helicopters conducted a fly-past.
On Sunday, 17 August, the Squadron will again exercise its right to Freedom of Entry with a parade – the first one since it last did so in 2019.
Around 100 officers and sailors are expected to march, with a scheduled flypast by multiple MH-60R Seahawk
Helicopters.
One will land in Brelsford Park where it will remain for a period for viewing by the community.
“725 Squadron celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its re-commissioning in 2025, and conducting this Freedom of Entry Parade is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate this milestone with our partner City,” said current Commander Raymond McErlean CSM.
“My officers and sailors are excited to showcase the MH60R capability and strengthen our relationship with the people of Coffs Harbour.”
The Freedom of Entry concept can be traced back to medieval times when many cities were protected by fortified walls – and armed units were granted access only if they were trusted.
Next month’s parade at Coffs Harbour will be steeped in splendor and ceremony.
725 Squadron will be ‘challenged’ by a local NSW Police representative, whereupon the Squadron Commanding Officer will produce a scroll detailing its right of entry to the city.
The march will include
recognition of the city’s leader, the Mayor, by way of salute.
Accompanying the Mayor will be Commodore Royals, who will return to Coffs Harbour as the Commander of the Fleet Air Arm.
The parade will start at 10.30am from the western end of Harbour Dr and it will meet the police challenge near the City Square, before proceeding
Park.
725 Squadron has an impressive and storied past.
Its service has included:
• Search and rescue efforts after HMAS Melbourne (II) collided with HMAS Voyager (II) in 1964, one of the most tragic incidents in Australian naval history.
• Provided anti-
submarine escort duties during her many troop transport voyages to Vietnam in the 1960s.
• Rescued 352 people when heavy rain and flooding inundated the Nowra area in 1974.
• During the 2019 Black Summer Bushfires that ravaged the Shoalhaven region, Squadron personnel were
recalled from Christmas leave in order to provide aircraft and support local efforts.
• After nearly a decade of training MH-60R Seahawk aircrew, the Squadron remains the ‘engine room’ of the Navy’s Fleet Air Arm by providing qualified, authorised and experienced aircrew and maintenance personnel to front-line units.
to Earl St and onto Brelsford
q Coffs Kids charity ambassador and founder, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, with Pacific Bay Resort Executive General Manager Brad Daymond.
q 725 Squadron during the Freedom of Entry parade at Coffs Harbour in 2019. Photo: Sechi Photography.
q All funds raised by ‘Coffs Kids’ are used solely to support children across the Coffs Coast.
Explore the opportunity of verge gardening
A NEW Bellingen Shire Council policy allows urban residents to apply to “garden on the verge".
The verge is the area between a private property boundary and the edge of a road, and is traditionally covered with grass.
Council’s new Verge Gardening Guidelines provide a framework for urban residents to start gardening on the verge.
Verge gardening provides a range of environmental and social benefits such as increasing habitat for native flora and fauna, absorbing rainwater, reducing runoff, extending biodiversity corridors, addressing climate change impacts,
beautifying the streetscape, encouraging food growing and building community connections.
The guidelines outline the responsibilities of verge gardeners including consulting with neighbours, gaining approval from Council, checking for services, complying with design guidelines, selecting appropriate plants and maintaining the garden.
A list of recommended plants is provided including native grasses, groundcovers and shrubs.
Mayor Cr Steve Allan is excited about the opportunity for residents to come together to beautify local streets and improve the
urban environment.
“Residents could create flower gardens to enhance the aesthetic of their street, native gardens to provide habitat for wildlife or edible
gardens to increase food resilience,” said Mayor Allan.
“With so many creative residents and avid gardeners across this Shire I am eager to see what residents come up with.”
Council is encouraging residents to start chatting to their neighbours about possibilities.
Whole streets or
Indie music support package
By Andrea FERRARI
GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now and closing on 3 September.
Curated by music services business Good Intent, the Greater Good package helps guide and support the next generation of exceptional musical talents by providing one
lucky artist with in-kind services and a cash grant totalling over $30,000.
In addition to this, there are 20 shortlisted applicant packs available.
In 2025, the package includes partners APRA AMCOS, Forbes Street Studios, Jungle Merchandise, PHILTER, Zenith Records, Media Arts Lawyers, Billy Zammit, PLAKKIT, Louder Accounting, and this year there is a 1:1 Creative Consultation Session with
TikTok's Ollie Wards.
The pack includes a $4000 cash grant to further develop the winner’s career.
Any unsigned artists (recording/publishing), from all walks of life and at all levels are encouraged to enter.
One of the Sydney-based founders of Good Intent is Sawtell born and bred Rick Bridgman, who said, “We're very privileged to be able to help grow our industry through this initiative, in
collaboration with our incredible collection of partners.
“We've discovered so many exceptional artists over the years (some established, many brandnew), with over 600 applicants alone last year.
“We're honoured to provide this package, guidance and skill development to the winner, plus the 20 shortlisted applicants and more to help shape their futures.”
garden to share.
Rick was in Coffs Harbour recently for the “Skegss” tour.
He manages one of their opening acts, Fool Nelson, who was discovered through the Greater Good initiative.
“It was so good to see the Coffs scene thriving, and in the middle of winter,” he said.
“Our initiative has seen us help bands from across the country, and I love seeing applications from acts from back home on the Coffs Coast.
“Temperate are one local act that are doing some great stuff there.
“I’d recommend getting Greater Good applications in early; there’s a lot of value for the winner and shortlist.
“And [it's] a way to get your music in front of our assessment panel, which includes people from MusicNSW, Sounds Australia, triple j and more.”
This year's Industry Assessment Panel includes Caitlin McGregor
(MusicNSW), Glenn Dickie (Sounds Australia), Jannah Beth (Offbeat Collective), Daniel Morgan (Astral People), Emmy Mack (RedHook / triple j), Jess Wust (Cult Artists), Brittany Green (Campbelltown Arts Centre) and Rick Bridgman (Good Intent).
Greater Good is supported by Music Victoria, QMusic, MusicACT, Music SA, and WAM.
Good Intent launched in 2018 and is run by Rob Carroll, Nick Moran and Rick Bridgman and a growing team who are deeply passionate about creating real pathways for emerging Australian artists
Previous winners include “ixaras” (2024), LAZY GHOST (2023), PENI PARKER (2022) and Jelly Oshen (2021).
Last year's shortlist was stacked with outstanding talent from across the country.
For more information and the application form, go to goodintent.com.au/ greater-good.
neighbourhoods may like to get together to design a wildlife corridor along the verge, a pollinator strip or a productive food
q Residents can apply to create gardens to enhance the aesthetic of their street.
q The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit.
q Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently.
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An exploration of the mystical
Max Alduca plays Bello
By Andrea FERRARI
BELLINGEN is on the tour schedule for double bassist and composer Max Alduca and his quintet as he takes his acclaimed debut album “Monastery” on the road this August.
The Sydney-based musicians will perform at 5 Church St, Bellingen.
Monastery is a meditative and deeply personal exploration of sound, spirituality, and connection.
Max Alduca told News Of The Area, “I’ve been lucky to play for the Bellingen community a number of times over the
years in groups such as Eishan Ensemble, Microfiche and recently with the Ben Lerner Quartet.
“Every occasion has been a memorable one as the community in the area really get behind live music and listen so intently.
“I’m really looking forward to performing with my own ensemble for the first time in the area and presenting the music from my debut album Monastery, as well as some new music that I’ve been working on.
“No 5 (Church Street) is a fantastic venue with great sound and awesome staff, can’t wait to visit on August 9th.”
BACK by popular demand, the Coffs Harbour Crystals, Creatives and Mystics Fair returns to Coffs C.ex from 2-3 August.
Organisers say the fair hosts “a curated blend of the best stalls gathered from all over NSW!”
Running from 10am-5pm both days, the event will feature crystals and gemstones, creatives and artisans, alternative healing techniques, psychic and tarot readings and more.
Workshops will also be on offer.
“This event is perfect for
anyone interested in exploring the mystical and spiritual world, or who loves meeting creative artists, and buying unique pieces from designers and makers,” organisers said.
“Meet with talented artists, healers, and mystics who will be showcasing their unique creations and offering their services.
“Browse through a wide selection of crystals, gemstones, and crystal creations or book a reading or healing session with one of our mystics.”
Tickets are $5 for adults, while children under 16 are free.
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q The Max Alduca Quintet has embarked on a National Tour including Bellingen.
q A unique range of stallholders will be on offer at C.ex Coffs Harbour.
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Tribute to Taylor
AWARD-WINNING performer Darren Coggan brings to life the timeless songs of James Taylor at the Jetty Theatre on Saturday, 16 August, in an unforgettable celebration of one of modern music’s most magnetic and beloved artists.
In this heartfelt performance, Darren takes audiences on an eloquent musical journey through Taylor’s iconic songbook, featuring classics like How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You, Country Road, Carolina in My Mind, Sweet Baby James, You’ve Got a Friend, Shower The People, Fire & Rain, and many more.
Darren is no stranger to the Jetty Theatre, having sold it out
on many occasions with his other critically acclaimed productions. He aims to deliver each performance with respect for the artists that shaped generations.
“The artists that I love – James Taylor, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Glen Campbell – are artists whose work I feel that I can do justice to and replicate authentically,” Darren said.
“With James Taylor, I hope that I can deliver the same sense of joy and yearning that he had and that the audiences emerge from the theatre feeling as uplifted and inspired by the songs as I do.”
Darren, who has been immersed in Taylor’s music since a young child, rates
‘You Can Close Your Eyes’, the B side of Taylor’s You’ve Got A Friend single – written for Taylor’s then girlfriend Joni Mitchell – as his favourite song of all time.
“I have been a fan of James Taylor for as long as I can remember,” he said.
“I find great refuge in his albums and Taylor’s baritone is so comforting, familiar, warm and friendly, but it is so much more than the voice.
“He is a superb storyteller whose songs are enduringly relevant and take you on a journey, in a very personal way.
“I cannot wait to do just that with our audiences,” Darren said.
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Filmmaker wins festival award
By Mick BIRTLES
MACKSVILLE’S Alexandra
Pirani has won the Audience Choice Award in the Documentary category at the 2025 West End Film Festival (WEFF) for her deeply personal and moving short film, “Unconditional Bond”.
The documentary follows the journey of an Australian family navigating the challenges of international adoption, focusing on Alexandra’s own family story involving the adoption of her and her brother from Colombia and Korea.
Now based in Brisbane, Alexandra studied at SAE Creative Media Institute, where she completed a Diploma of Film.
Unconditional Bond was created as part of her studies but has since resonated with audiences well beyond the classroom.
“I was shocked as I went into the festival not thinking I would win anything, just for fun, so you can imagine my excitement when I got the message and I had to do a double take,” Alexandra told News Of The Area.
“My dad called straight away; he was so proud.
“I think he was almost in tears and that’s when it really
hit me that I had won.”
While the subject matter is close to home, Alexandra said the film wasn’t initially planned.
“At first, this wasn’t the documentary I set out to make, but after a conversation with one of my lecturers about my birth mum, the idea began to form so I spoke with my parents,” Alexandra said.
“As they shared their experiences, and those of their friends who also adopted, I realised this story needed to be told.”
Alexandra’s father, David, told NOTA he was “thrilled and so proud” of his daughter’s achievement.
“It was her first attempt at sending her short documentary to a film festival,” he said.
“So just being accepted was awesome but then to be awarded the People's Choice was fabulous.
“It is such a great surprise to get that recognition and I can't wait to see what she produces next."
Transitioning from short films to documentary work was a learning curve for Alexandra.
“I’d never made a documentary before and I struggled at first but I learned
that sometimes you just need to turn the camera on and let things unfold - no scripts, no cuts, just real conversations.
“That raw, unplanned style became something I grew to love.”
One of the biggest challenges Alexandra faced was the emotional weight of telling a story so personal.
“It was hard separating myself as the filmmaker from
myself as their daughter and some of the topics were tough to talk about,” she said.
“My mum was especially vulnerable on camera, and I’m so grateful to her for sharing her experience.”
Another challenge was condensing such a rich, multi-layered story into a short format.
“This documentary is just a snippet and it could have
easily been feature-length, especially with my brother’s experience included but that just means there’s room for more in future projects.”
Winning at a grassroots film festival like WEFF has left
Alexandra feeling inspired to continue in documentary filmmaking.
“I’ve got a few scripts in development, but my next project might be close to home again; a documentary about our beautiful little community radio station in the Nambucca Valley,” concluded Alexandra.
The West End Film Festival, established in 2009, celebrates grassroots filmmaking and community storytelling.
Jazz collective comes to Bello
By Andrea FERRARI
ZODIAC, an instrumental, contemporary four-piece jazz collective from Sydney, is performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall on 5 September and Wauchope Community Arts Hall on 6 September as part of a six-venue tour between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Featuring a powerful lineup of some of Sydney’s most creatively ambitious musicians, Jordan Chung (piano), Hinano Fujisaki (tenor saxophone), Sabine Tapia (double bass) and Manson Luk (drums), the
group has quickly emerged as a uniquely original voice in the Australian jazz scene.
They describe their sound as “rich in passion and storytelling”, which is deeply inspired by the members’ Asian-Australian heritage.
The group operates as a collaborative unit, with all musicians contributing to the composition process, which is deeply rooted in the tradition of jazz yet pulls from a wide range of genres such as gospel, film score, rock and improvised music.
Their music can be described as cinematic, playful and sentimental,
drawing inspiration from versatile artists such as Kamasi Washington, Brian Blade Fellowship and Linda May Han Oh.
“We've chosen Bellingen Memorial Hall and Wauchope Community Arts Hall to perform because we’ve all spent time up on the Mid North Coast before and have always felt a deep sense of calm and creativity there,” the band leader Jordan Chung band told News Of The Area.
“For us as a band, the environment really matters.
“We write music that’s reflective, atmospheric, and rooted in a sense of place,
so playing in towns like Bellingen and Wauchope just makes sense.
“We’re really looking forward to meeting the local
“Everyone has a story, and I want to be the one to help tell them. audiences, sharing our story, and hopefully creating a really intimate experience with the music.
“It’s also exciting for us to
step away from the big cities and connect with people in a different, more personal way.”
The tour serves as an extended launchpad for the single Homecoming, released in May, and their album From, released at the end of June.
Appeal to find missing man Scott Hayden
By John WATTS
THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old.
Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc.
The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road.
The gold-coloured Ford Falcon with the registration number JE77US had a flat battery and was facing in the direction of Barrington.
An extensive search by Police, the SES and Fire Brigade failed to locate Scott.
Scott’s family said he was experiencing a mental health episode at the time but his disappearance is out of character.
“It appears someone may have tried to help him start the car as the battery holder
was left undone and [was] off the battery,” his sister Merrilyn Hayden said.
“Did anyone happen to give him a lift? Did anyone see him walking along the road? Did anyone see him at Gloucester train station?”
Scott has distinctive arm
If anyone has any information as to Scott’s whereabouts, they should immediately contact local police or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
tattoos with the face of a lion, and the words TRUTH and YAHWEH.
q Instrumental, contemporary four-piece jazz collective Zodiac, will perform at Bellingen Memorial Hall and Wauchope Community Arts Hall in September.
q Missing man Scott Hayden.
q This image of a much younger Alexandra Pirani, her brother Cayden Pirani and her father David Pirani, was used in the making of the film.
By Manny WOOD
Estate claim after decades of estrangement
OVER a 10-year period, pursuant to orders of the Family Court, Gary pays child support to Scott’s mother.
Otherwise, Gary has no personal contact with Scott.
When Scott turns 18, he endeavours to have contact with Gary but Gary refuses unless Scott submits to DNA testing.
Scott declines to do so.
Decades pass and when Gary is in his late 70s, Scott writes him a letter, stating that he wishes to meet with him to have an opportunity to get to know him and understand the “missing” person in his life.
Scott receives a response from Gary's lawyer, again asking him to submit to a DNA test. Scott is also advised that Gary is in ill health, following a diagnosis of bone cancer.
Unfortunately, Gary passes away shortly thereafter.
Scott soon discovers that he is not mentioned in Gary’s will, which leaves everything to his wife, with whom he had been married for more than 30 years.
The estate is valued at $20 million.
Scott makes a “family provision” claim against Gary's estate, seeking “provision for his proper maintenance, education and advancement in life” being an “eligible person” as a child of the deceased.
The Court hears that Scott was raised by his single mother and apart from the compulsory child support payments, received no material support or acknowledgement from Gary.
In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Court accepts the ruling of the Family Court regarding parentage but states that the mere fact of paternity is not enough to justify an award in Scott's favour.
Scott argues that he was in no way at fault in relation to the absence of a relationship with his father, whilst the defence argues that the lengthy estrangement constitutes “disentitling conduct”, which in the circumstances, absolved Gary of any moral obligation to make provision for Scott in his will.
However, the Court accepts Scott’s evidence that the lack of love, support or encouragement ordinarily associated with the paternal relationship led to emotional hurt and in light of his financial needs, awards him $1.5 million.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
KoaLaMan on the road to Sydney
ON Wednesday 23 July at 3.00 pm a group of us gathered outside the office of Michael Kemp MP in Kempsey to welcome and support KoaLaMan deliver a letter to Mr Kemp.
KoaLaMan is walking from Coffs Harbour to see the Premier in Sydney and is delivering letters to local MPs en route.
He had just walked from Clybucca that morning and still had the energy to get us singing and dancing to his Koalaman song.
Although the mood was uplifting and inspiring for the people who had gathered, both locals and visitors, there was a current of dismay and frustration of the plight of the koala which drove us together on this cold and rainy day.
We felt betrayed on behalf of the koala.
The state government has been promising to establish a Great Koala National Park since the 2019-20 bushfires destroyed about a third of their population and a quarter of their habitat.
They had been put on the endangered list in 2022.
Yet the Minns government, which only recently assured us that a decision was to be made soon, has not even made provision for it in their latest budget.
Meanwhile, logging continues to make incursions into those areas designated for
inclusion in a Great Koala National Park, potentially qualifying for World Heritage listing.
The problem is that these incursions are downgrading the high conservation value of these forests and are destroying the corridors that connect them, creating isolated pockets of forest.
This enforced isolation creates many problems, in particular reducing the gene pool, a precursor to extinction.
It leads to immune deficiency making them susceptible to diseases such as chlamydia.
Without the kind of intervention the government has promised, scientists predict they will become extinct by 2050.
Why does this matter?
The koala is an umbrella species, which means that protecting koala habitat also protects other endangered species and biodiversity.
Indeed, it could be argued that we humans also need healthy, biodiverse ecosystems to survive.
In a sense the koala is the canary in the coal mine.
What of the loggers? In brief:
· NSW Forestry Corporation has run at a loss of $70 million in the past 4 years, $30 million this past year alone.
· Unfortunately koalas don’t recognise plantation boundaries and face
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DEAR Jasminda,
I’m stuck at work and my friend keeps posting Insta-worthy holiday snaps. It’s getting to me. Is this a normal reaction?
Glenda S.
Dear Glenda,
Holiday photos used to be limited to a 24-photo film roll.
Once the film was finished, the only choice you had was between matt and gloss.
There was no filter option, no edit function, and definitely no clean up app to remove rubbish bins, empty beer cartons or un-photogenic families wandering aimlessly into your carefully constructed frame.
Now, everyone is a magazine photographer, adding camels and removing camel-toes with a quick swipe. Maybe you should respond by editing your workplace. Edit the lunchroom and add free wine where the water cooler is. Do some fancy editing to Doris from payroll and Herbert from HR. In fact, clean them up into nonexistence and replace them with Octavia and Vivien who look like Greek models. At least you are getting paid to create your own mirage.
Carpe Diem, Jasminda
many serious threats through logging practices, like clear felling.
· Many breaches are being made of the industry’s own regulations.
· There are viable timber alternatives such as hempcrete, sucrete and bamboo which are much faster growing and have less impact on the environment and climate change.
Thus if an orderly and just transition to alternative industries is made, loggers will still have jobs and our unique biodiversity can be saved, itself a source of income for tourism where the koala is an internationally recognised icon.
Regards, Dr Nona HARVEY, West Kempsey.
DEAR News Of The Area,
HARRY Creamer’s dream of a foreign funded high-speed rail for Australia (25 July) sounds like another eye-wateringly, never-ending, expensive AUKUS scheme.
Australia simply doesn’t have the population to support high-speed rail projects.
Even if most city-to-city travel was taken by rail, there still won’t be enough usage to pay for the steep operating costs.
A less expensive and more realistic dream is for new rail corridors with double tracks running in straight lines and without steep inclines.
These lines would be electrified with high voltage to enable trains to operate at speeds up to 200 kilometres an hour.
Essentially the trains would offer frequent services such as the 46 services offered each day from London to Liverpool.
Freight trains would be excluded from this new rail corridor and express trains could run city to city with local trains moved to sidings for the express services.
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one” (With apologies to John Lennon).
Regards, Geoff RICHARDSON, Port Macquarie.
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SHANNON CREEK DAM, WEST OF COUTTS CROSSING Perspective of a Rural Specialist
We have the beautiful Orara River basin, Little Nymboida River, & the Nymboida River, with all their tributaries and they all run into the magnificent Clarence River. The major dam from these river systems is Shannon Creek Dam, west of Coutts Crossing which sources water from the Nymboida River. This dam provides a major water source for the Coffs Harbour Shire & Grafton Shire.
Protection of this major asset to the Coffs Coast & Clarence Valley is of paramount importance.
When you visit any areas of country water, whether it’s the Eastern Dorrigo Plateau east of Ulong, down to the Bobo River & everywhere, it’s important to take your leftovers & rubbish home for proper disposal. Thats only the start of our protection to our vital water source.
Of concern are two major activities across this great part of Australia. One, being chemical/ fertilizer runoff from ever increasing agriculture, crops & orchards. We must rely upon government control & intuitive judgement of what’s really going into the water system we all rely upon. Two, being uncontrolled logging of forested areas near, or next to creeks & rivers, as the inevitable erosion & runoff impacts & transforms the river systems.
We all enjoy the magnificent Eastern Cod, turtles, platypus, wide range of beautiful birdlife, to lizards, snakes & insects. We all enjoy riverside family BBQ’s, canoeing, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing with a view over the water. Lets keep it that way.
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The role of evacuation centres
AN information session featuring emergency services and support agencies will discuss the role of evacuation
centres in the Bellingen Shire.
The session, to be held on Thursday 14 August at the Bellingen Neighbourhood
Centre, will help residents understand how evacuation centres are established and operated in times of
emergency.
Recent weather events, including Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March 2025 and the May 2025 flood event, highlighted how quickly conditions can change and the critical need for timely coordination between agencies.
During such emergencies, decisions about the location, timing and operation of evacuation centres are made by the local Emergency Operations Controller (EOC) in collaboration with the combat agency in charge of the disaster response.
Which agency this is
depends on the type of disaster - in case of fire, it will likely be the Rural Fire Service (RFS), and in flood the State Emergency Service (SES).
Council’s role in these instances is to support the response, by providing access to community buildings when requested by the EOC.
However, this can sometimes lead to confusion in the community, particularly when location expectations around evacuation sites do not match the official response.
Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen encouraged people to attend the session.
“This is a great
opportunity for you to gain insights from multiple first responder agencies such as NSW Police, SES, RFS and the Department of Communities and Justice,” said Mr Griffioen.
“You will have the opportunity in this information session to ensure you have enough information to develop your own Emergency Plan so you can be prepared for potential future fire and flood events.
“Emergency Services will inform attendants on how centres are set up and run, who makes the decisions in times of emergency, and why your input matters.”
The free session begins at 10am.
CWA guest speakers ‘well received’
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Harbour Branch of the Country Women's Association (CWA) hosted two guest speakers in July.
Both were “very well received by the members," President Ros Hopwood said.
Principal of the First Nations Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School in Coffs Harbour, Glen Cook, talked about the founding in 2022 of the first bilingual Aboriginal language school in NSW.
The pilot project received financial support from the NSW Government through the Aboriginal Languages Trust
and philanthropic partners.
The 82 students are taught their native language from kindergarten to Year 12.
“Glen Cook, born into a family of 11 children, was not allowed to use his native language at school,” Ms Hopwood said.
“[He] had a determination to graduate from high school in the 70s, through [to] university and teacher training college.
“Now he is Principal of a First Nations school… what an achievement.”
CWA members enquired about attending a School Assembly ceremony to witness the dance and singing
with an interpreter.
The second speaker was Dave Robinson, The Men's Table regional host covering the Hunter, New England, Central and Mid North coast.
“Hearing from Dave Robinson gave members an understanding of the power of The Men’s Table meetings; that they are an opportunity for men to share their emotional daily ups and downs with non-judging men in a local, relaxed environment over an enjoyable meal.”
In 2011, founder Ben Hughes invited a group of men to have dinner with the intention of having a place to
connect and to talk about the highs and lows of their lives.
These meetings have
since helped with mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
Men’s Shed receive funding boost
By Susan KONTIC
BELLINGEN Men’s Shed has wasted no time in putting a $5000 donation from the Coffs Harbour Freemasons to good use.
The donation was made possible thanks to regular fundraising by Freemasons in the Coffs Harbour area, through activities such as barbecues, along with generous support from members.
A sum of $2500 was raised by local fundraisers, with the ACT/NSW Freemasons, through Masonic Care, matching that amount.
The funding has enabled
the purchase of a new Laguna table saw and a drum sander, and the men and women members of the Men’s Shed are now looking forward to using these new additions to enhance their skillsets and creativity.
Phil Robertson, Regional Executive Officer for Northern Zone Freemasons, accompanied by Colin and Leonie Fitzgerald, travelled to Bellingen on Wednesday, 23 July to present the members of the Men’s Shed with the cheque.
Mr Robertson said the Freemasons is a fraternal organisation that focuses on moral and ethical conduct,
charity, charitable work and community service.
“The Freemasons of Coffs Harbour have played a significant role in supporting the CanDoCancer Trust, providing financial assistance to local cancer patients and their families,” Phil said.
Bellingen Men’s Shed President Michael Beasley thanked Mr Robertson and the broader Freemason community for the donation.
Members of the Men’s Shed also expressed their thanks, and their excitement as they look forward to putting their new equipment to good use.
There are two Men’s Tables in Coffs Harbour and one in Sawtell.
q Lavenders Bridge during flooding in 2024.
q Branch President Ros Hopwood with guest speaker from The Men’s Table, Dave Robinson.
q Glen Cook, Principal Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School, with CWA Coffs Harbour Vice President Ann Rehwinkel.
q A presentation to Dave Robinson, The Men’s Table, by CWA State Vice President, Leonie Fish.
q Bellingen Men’s Shed and Coffs Harbour Freemasons members at the presentation last week.
Christmas in July singalong
By Andrea FERRARI
SING Australia Coffs Harbour celebrated Christmas in July with songs, festive trivia, a shared supper, and a visit from Santa complete with gifts.
“It was a fun evening with decorations and games organised by long-time members Tess and Dave Myrea, with Dave leading from the front and our accompanist Lucy Watson in fine form,” said co-leader Ros Hopwood.
Christmas in July was to be the group’s main event
for the month, but a second singing session was organised for the residents and staff at St Joseph’s Aged Care in Coffs.
“We love to sing and to share with others whenever we can.”
Moving into August, big changes are afoot for the group.
“Sing Australia Coffs Harbour will celebrate 23 years in August, so it’s a big month for us: a birthday, and a move to new premises.
On 11 August, they will change their venue from the Guide Hall to the Pavilion at Shoreline Luxury Retirement
Living.
Members also expressed a preference for a daytime meeting.
“So we’re moving to afternoon singing sessions, 3pm-5pm instead of the later 7pm-9pm timeslot,” Ros said.
“While we’re excited about this move, it does come with some sadness as we say goodbye to our current conductor Karen Englefield and backup and gig conductor and past leader Laura Good.
“We are incredibly grateful for their dedication; Karen’s generous leadership and Laura’s willingness to
step up at short notice have been truly appreciated.”
There has also been a change of ownership for Sing Australia, with founder Colin Slater OAM handing over the reins to Charles Miller.
“Charles has extensive experience with youth choirs and brings his energy and passion to Sing Australia with a mission to regrow the Australia-wide network.”
Sing Australia was founded in 1985.
Sing Australia Coffs Harbour opened its doors in 2002.
“Our aim remains the
same: to bring people together through singing,”
Ros said.
“Mondays (except for public holidays) will still be our day for fun, socialising,
health benefits, a cuppa, and a great afternoon’s singing.
“Everyone is welcome to come along and see what we’re all about… you won’t regret it”.
Tender awarded for sewerage project
THE next phase of the Sewering Coastal Villages project has received the green
light from Bellingen Shire Council, with the awarding of a $5.6 million tender to
Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd.
The tender covers the installation of 226 individual Pressure Sewer units in the villages of Mylestom and Raleigh, the installation of compliant property sanitary drainage works where necessary, and the associated construction of approximately 5,500m of street mains.
Ashley Greenwood, Deputy General Manager Operations for Bellingen Shire Council, describes Sewering Coastal Villages as the single biggest infrastructure project ever undertaken by and assisted volunteers throughout the morning.
Council, funded by more than $11 million from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program, and over $27 million from Council.
“The first phase of the project, which was to upgrade the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant so that it was able to receive and process the extra wastewater from the coastal villages, is nearly complete,” said Mr Greenwood.
“The second phase of the project has been divided into two parts – the first being the construction of new sewer infrastructure, such as sewer pump stations and rising
mains, for Mylestom and Raleigh.
“The second part, which this contract covers, is to install and connect a low pressure sewer unit on each property, as well as installing the pipes and associated infrastructure to transport the wastewater from each property to the sewer pump stations within each village, which then pump the wastewater to the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant.”
Mayor Cr Steve Allan praised the project team for their work so far.
“The environmental
benefits of this project are clear: overloaded or failing septic systems contaminate the groundwater as well as the nearby waters of the Bellinger and Kalang river systems,” said Mayor Allan.
“Not only are there odour and water quality issues, but there are also serious impacts on public health, as well as on the health of our rivers, wetlands, oyster farms and local businesses.
“This once in a generation project will help protect our beautiful coastal environment, as well as providing a sustainable sewerage service to benefit and meet the needs of our community into the future.”
National Tree Day planting at Tree Fern Creek
By Andrea FERRARI
VOLUNTEERS from Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) and the wider community marked National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July by planting nearly 250 native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers along the banks of Tree Fern Creek.
Nestled within a residential corridor, Tree Fern Creek plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife.
Fauna surveys have confirmed the presence of threatened species such as powerful owls, flying foxes, squirrel gliders, and koalas using the creek as habitat
and passage.
“This creek is more than just a waterway, it’s a lifeline for our native species,” said CHRL President Barry Powells.
“Seeing so many people turn up with gloves on and smiles ready to dig in was truly heartening.
“It shows how deeply our community cares about the environment.”
The event was made possible due to the preparation work by the City of Coffs Harbour Coastal Works' Bush Regeneration team, led by Aaron Hartley.
They ensured the site was ready for planting
Local volunteer Lorraine Davies said it was a great way to spend the morning.
“We got our hands dirty, learned about the local wildlife, and felt like we were making a real difference.
“I was thrilled to know we were helping koalas.”
CHRL’s efforts continue to strengthen the ecological resilience of Tree Fern Creek, ensuring it remains a safe haven for native fauna and a green space for future generations.
If you are interested in volunteering with Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, visit coffsharbourlandcare. org.au/ or call 6651 1308.
q Sing Australia Coffs Harbour entertained residents and staff at St Joseph’s Aged Care.
q Members Ros Hopwood, Isabella Brandli, Lucy Watson, Karen Englefield and Bev Morris.
q The Bellinger River at Mylestom. Photo: supplied.
q Landcare’s National Tree Day planting team.
q Local volunteer Lorraine Davies.
q Tree Fern Creek gets some TLC on National Tree Day.
LOCALSPORT
Panthers smash Comets to win derby
By Aiden BURGESS
THEY say a week is a long time in rugby league, and the Sawtell Panthers have proven this old adage true.
After losing to the Coffs Harbour Comets, the Panthers bounced back with instant revenge, accounting for their traditional rivals 32-4 in a spiteful local derby at Rex Hardaker Oval.
It was an intense game throughout with a finalslike atmosphere befitting of a cross-town clash, with the visitors having the better early running.
The Panthers opened the scoring against the run of play in the seventh minute, courtesy of Kalani Morris leaping to catch a kick out wide.
The momentum changed hands to the home side after the opening try, as the Panthers crossed again with Robert Brilley scoring in the 16th minute.
The game started to open up after the early grind, and the Comets hit straight back with Ronan Singleton barging over out wide to open the Comets scoring.
Spitefulness started to become the defining factor, with the physicality
and intensity ramping up, resulting in players spending time on the sidelines.
The game teetered on the edge of anarchy, but the Panthers broke through the chaos as Jake Thornton extended his side's lead to 14-4 at half-time.
The Panthers continued their dominance after the break, scoring in the opening moments of the
second half as Robert Brilley crossed for his double.
Sawtell’s stingy defence made it hard for the Comets to mount a comeback, and was the backbone of the home side’s dominance.
Chaos returned as spite became a factor once again, with a number of players being sent to the bin and spot fires breaking out across the ground.
Jake Thornton scored the sealer, finishing off a great 80m team effort to take the lead to 26-4 with less than 20 minutes to go.
The Panthers delivered a final exclamation point with Mikaere Beattie converting his own try.
A week after their loss to the Comets, Panthers coach Sam Johnstone said he challenged his side to respond.
“Just our attitude was the difference, last week I thought we didn’t show up with the right attitude, and this week I challenged the boys to come back and we did, and did really well,” he said.
“It was a mindset thing for us last week, and we responded this week.”
The coach praised his side's ability and determination to hold the
Comets to just one try.
“Our defence was outstanding, and that’s obviously a big thing, and that’s something we want to work on and it’s going to have to be good against Woolgoolga next week.”
The Panthers now travel to take on the ladder leading Woolgoolga Seahorses this Sunday afternoon.
Seahorses clinch minor premiership
By Aiden BURGESS
THE WOOLGOOLGA
Seahorses have clinched the minor premiership with two rounds left to go of the Group 2 Rugby League home and away season.
The Seahorses clinched top spot on the ladder heading into finals with a 38-8 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton.
The Seahorses remain undefeated this season
having won all nine of their games.
The second-placed Nambucca Roosters thrashed the South Grafton Rebels 68-14, during Round 12 in Nambucca Heads.
Reserves
Sawtell Panthers maintained third spot on the ladder with a 34-12 win in their local derby against the Coffs Harbour Comets at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Nambucca Roosters
beat the South Grafton Rebels 22-16 in Nambucca Heads.
Women’s
The Woolgoolga Seahorses went to the top of the ladder with a 12-0 win against the Grafton Ghosts in their top of the table clash at Grafton.
Under 18s
The Grafton Ghosts maintained top spot on the ladder with a 10-8 win at home against the
Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Sawtell Panthers were 28-12 winners against the Coffs Harbour Comets in their local derby at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Round 13
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with the penultimate round.
Newly crowned minor premiers the Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Sawtell Panthers at Solitary Island
Sports Ground.
The Seahorses were 22-12 victors when they last met in Round 6.
The Coffs Harbour Comets travel to take on the Nambucca Roosters.
The Roosters were 16-8 winners in their first meeting of the season.
The South Grafton Rebels host the Macksville Sea Eagles, with the Rebels 14-4 winners in their prior meeting this season.
First grade ladder. 1.Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Mid North Coast Rugby Union wrap
By Aiden BURGESS
THE LATEST round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season was decided last weekend, with just three rounds to go before this season’s finals series.
The Coffs Harbour Snappers kept their minor premiership hopes alive with
a 59-14 win at home against the Kempsey Cannonballs.
The Port Macquarie Pirates showed why they are the ladder leaders in a dominant 44-10 win against the SCU Marlins in Port Macquarie.
The Grafton Redmen were also dominant in defeating the Hastings Valley Vikings
45-7 in Grafton.
Round 14
The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 14 games.
Coffs Harbour Snappers welcome the Grafton Redmen to Coffs Rugby Park.
The two sides have split
their season series so far, with the Redmen prevailing 26-22 when they last met.
SCU Marlins travel to take on the Kempsey Cannonballs.
The Marlins have won both their meetings this season, including a 66-7 victory when they last played.
Hastings Valley Vikings
Coffs to host International Tag Series
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour is set to host Oztag teams from across the globe.
The 2025 International Tag Series will be held over
four big days of intense Oztag competition, from Thursday 7 August to Sunday 10 August at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields.
This premier
international tag event will bring together the best Oztag teams from around the world, with over 30 nations competing for international titles across 20 divisions starting from 16s and up.
Australian and Australian Indigenous teams will take on visiting teams including Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,
host the Port Macquarie Pirates in their local derby in Port Macquarie.
The Pirates have won both their meetings this season, including a 44-10 victory when they last met.
Australia alongside invited emerging nations from across the globe. The tournament is a development-focused event aimed at building international pathways and preparing nations for the 2026 ITF Tag World Cup in Coffs Harbour.
q The Sawtell Panthers Under 18s 1995 premiership winning side celebrate Old Boys Day at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Coffs Coast surfer wins Rip Curl GromSearch
By Aiden BURGESS
BENJI Lowen has conquered some of the best groms in Australia on his home break.
The Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member won the Under 18 Boys title at the Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup in Coffs Harbour.
Lowen won the final by 3.57 points after scoring a total of 17.24.
He described his last wave as “pretty decent”.
“But it didn't break out the back, so it held all its
energy and doubled up and I got one really good vertical, and then the end section was huge and just a nice slipline, “ he said.
The victory was the latest in a purple patch of form for the Coffs Coast surfer, having also won the Under 18 Boys title at the Youth Surfing National Battle at Lake Macquarie in May.
Fellow Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club member Hamish Harrigan qualified for the National Final after finishing third in the Under 16s Boys division.
The Rip Curl GromSearch Oz Cup brought together Australia’s best
junior surfers for five days of elite competition in Coffs Harbour.
It is a key fixture on the Surfing Australia Junior Pathway, giving emerging talent the chance to earn national ranking points and progress to the National Final.
The 6500-rated event on the Surfing Australia Junior Series sees the top four finishes from the Under 16s, Under 14s, and Under 12s divisions qualify for the National Final.
Breakers go top of the ladder
By Aiden BURGESS
THE COFFS Harbour Breakers have gone to the top of the AFL North Coast seniors ladder after defeating the Port Macquarie Magpies in their showdown in Port Macquarie.
The Breakers regained top spot with an 8.3 (51) to 6.7 (43) victory, during Round 12 of the AFL North
Coast season.
The Breakers won their season series against the defending premiers, winning all three matches against the Magpies.
Reserves
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints beat ladder leaders the Northern Beaches Blues by 8.4 (52) to 6.6 (42) at Richardson Park.
The Port Macquarie
Magpies went to the top of the ladder by virtue of receiving a forfeit from the Nambucca Valley Lions.
Women’s Ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Breakers had a 4.2 (26) to 0.4 (4) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies in Port Macquarie.
Northern Beaches Blues beat the Sawtell/Toormina Saints 2.8 (20) to 0.3 (3).
Under 18s
Port Macquarie Magpies kept their undefeated record intact with a 12.7 (79) to 0.3 (3) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints were too good for the Northern Beaches Blues, recording a 13.14 (92) to 7.1 (43) victory.
Round 13
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 13 matches.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints both hit the road this weekend.
The Breakers travel to take on the Grafton Tigers, with the Breakers having won both their matches against the Tigers this season.
The Saints head south to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The Magpies won their only meeting so far this season by 12 points.
A STRONG field of 76 professionals are preparing to tee off at Coffs Harbour Golf Club next week in the North Coast Open.
Along with 20 hot amateurs, the field will not only be chasing a share of the $50,000 prize pool on offer but the top-three finishers will qualify to play in the NSW Open in November.
Defending his title next week is Queenslander Brett Rankin, who used his victory last year to springboard himself onto the Asian Tour for 2025.
“Results like his regional qualification and his subsequent win in the World Sand Greens title certainly helped Brett to one of his best years on tour,” said Graeme
Coffs Basketball seniors wrap
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s seniors winter season is heading towards its finals series, with one month until the start of the semis.
The latest round of games was decided at Sportz Central.
Beyond Towing - Coffs
Harbour were 62-30 winners against Men’s A Grade ladder leaders Chihuahuas.
Rex Clutario top scored with 15 points for the winners.
We Can’t Dunk had a 38-34 win against All Washed Up, Jayden Dean had a game high 15 points for the winners.
White Chocolate had a 65-40 win against Scorpions during Round 10 of the Men’s B Grade season.
Joe Greer had a game high 26 points for the winners.
The Bricklayers beat Duwant 46-41, Brad Jenkins top scored with 20 points.
Men’s C Grade ladder leaders Pingas remained
undefeated with a 104-50 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 2 team.
Spencer Skinner had a game high 40 points for the winners.
The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 1 team had an 80-47 win against Giddy Party.
Phillipson, General Manager of Operations Golf NSW.
The big week of golf starts on Monday with a Pro-Am event which always brings a lot of fun for those that play before the 36-hole tournament is played on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Joining Rankin in the Open field will be fellow pros who’ve been no stranger to Coffs Harbour in the past such as Sam Brazel, Deyen Lawson, Corey Lamb and Nathan Barbieri.
For those who take advantage of the free entry fee to join the spectator galleries around the course, there’ll also be a strong local flavour in the field to watch next week.
Jack Pountney, Amelia
Michael Hampshire top scored for the Suns with 26 points.
Women’s Women's A Grade ladder leaders Narwhals Loaded had a 56-46 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 1 team.
Maya Duncan had a game high 26 points for the winners.
The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s beat the Coffs
Mehmet Grohn, Harry McMillan and Andrew Campbell are among the professionals teeing-off while local amateurs Aden Louez, David Newick, Cameron Pollard, Billy Flanagan and Jacob Cross will also be chasing a place at the top of the leaderboard.
Coffs Harbour Golf Club general manager Paul McAra said hopes are high for a Coffs Harbour local to be among the action when the whips are cracking late on Wednesday.
“A lot of local hopefuls are in the field and there are high expectations that one or more of the local contingent will finish up near the top of the leaderboard this year,” McAra said.
Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 2 team, 51-47. Jacqulin Linsket had a game high 23 points.
Women’s social competition ladder leaders Coffs Flames had a 28-18 win against the Ring Ins. Charlotte Sommers top scored with 18 points. Mantas Mummas beat The Mighty Ducks 42-6, and Mantas Mermaids beat Mantas Mystics 32-27.
q Brett Rankin will be defending his North Coast Open title at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club next week. Photo: Golf NSW.
q Benji Lowen celebrates his title win.
Urunga Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
JULY 28
Single Stableford
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 22nd July, 2025, 56 MNC
Veteran Golfers competed in a
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 25th July, 2025 Division 1
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
JULY 23 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 27 participants.
Master Grade: Ben R 97.7, Jake Buckley 95.8, Daniel Finlay 93.9, A
Coffs Harbour Golf Club
By Vicki SILVER
MONDAY Vets results Monday 28th
July 2025
Today we played a new game - a mix of stableford and Ambrose.
There were 59 Members & Visitors, played a 9 hole Stab-Brose
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Golf
By Leah RAY
TUESDAY 22nd
JULY 9 HOLE SINGLE
STABLEFORD A GRADE
- Jude Cole 21, Shirley Willis 19 (CB) B GRADE
- Vicki Kelly 20, Sue
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 21st. July 21 starters
Winner Gary Richards
27
R/U Pat Connors 28
2nd. R/U Chris Robbinson
29
NTP 4th. Mark Ashcroft
Di Richards
NTP 7th. Col Cafferky
Robin Skinner
NTP 9th. Chris Robinson
Sue Kempnich
Putting Dick Cooper 14 c/b
NAGA to Col Wade with 29 & the Frog to Robin with 25 putts.
Heartiest congratulations to Robin Skinner with the NTP on the 7th.
Her first ball won.
Mon 28th. July 22 starters
Winner Gary Tolhurst
29 players contested today's event in cool, breezey conditions. Winner, with 38 points, on a count back, Arthur Hassett, 2nd Andrew O'Keeffe, 3rd John Leahy 34. Run-down Lawrie Renshall, single stableford at Macksville Golf Course. The course was presented in a good condition, despite the recent rain.
A grade: Winner – Nick Jenkins 34, 1st runner-up David Nicholls 33 c/b, 2nd runner-up Matt Lark 33,
Lachlan Dierkx d Troy Prystasz
3/0, Reece Baker d Yash Tyagi
3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi
3/1, Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0. WINNER: Reece Baker from
Grade: Johan Greyling 90.5, Phillip Payne 89.5, Cherelle Steinhardt
88.4, Matt Walsh 85.3, Alan Newey
83.3, Geoff Slattery 81.2, B Grade: Sarah Jones 87.5, Sam Matten
87.2, Hayley R 83.2, Danny W
82.3, Carl P 82.2, Member-677
79.3, Leo Lawlor 78.2, C Grade: Isaac Williams 80.4, Member-952
Stableford.
The winners as follows:
Neil Sutton
Mark Cooney
Emma Mayfield-Smith
Ken Barber
47 points on c/b
Andy Gilkes
Lois Elworthy
Bev Miles
Girard 16 NTPs - 12th
hole - Carmel Hill, Fiona Fitzgerald, 15thBrenda Fane, Vicki Kelly
WEDNESDAY 23rd JULY
SINGLE STABLEFORD A
GRADE - Gail De Groot
34, Wendy Johnstone
33 B GRADE - Merita
Pailthorpe 38, Trudi Cox 37 C GRADE -
NTP 15th. Col Wade Di
Richards
Putting Chris Robbo 14 c/b
NAGA to Greg Heidke with a commendable 48 & Bob Fairclough got the Frog with 24 putts.
Gary’s nett 27 puts him in the running for the prestigious Biggest Burglar Trophy at this point in the year but I’m sure there will be challengers.
Good luck to Tony Withers with his upcoming op, you’ll soon be back mate!
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEY
SAWTELL RSL Club
Winter Comp
Monday 21 July
SPORT RESULTS
Grant Cardow, Ross Williams 33, Garry Matthews 32, Kevin Sanford, Tom Faulkner 31, Bruce Parker 30 c/b.
Bradmans Alan Titley 19. NTPs 3rd Grant Cardow, 9th Wozz Rawlings, 18th John Anselmi.
3rd runner-up John Clancy 32 c/b.
B grade: Winner – John Hall 39, 1st runner-up Phil Lynch 35, 2nd runner-up David Salvin 34 c/b, 3rd runner-up Geoff Sheridan 34. NTP’s: Steve Ward, Alan Guthrie, Digger Guest.
Lachlan Dierkx.
Group A (Division 2 & Division 3)
Paul Hendriks d Char Berglund 3/0, Ann Joy d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Tim Garrad d Dominic Arjona 3/0, King McKie d Aiden Haigh 3/0.
80.3, Sam Atkinson 79.1, Jeffrey W 76.2, Mitch Upton 73.1, Matt Miller 73.0, Member-926 72.3, Jacob W 71.3, Phil Hartmann 64.0, Austin Atkinson 60.1, Visitors: Connor R 62.1, Open Sights: Johan Greyling 97.9, Daniel Finlay 95.4, Jacob W 95.3, Jake Buckley 88.2, Phil Hartmann 75.1, Cherelle
John Miles
47
Lynda Bligh
Frances Gaunt
Pauline Hudson
Brenda Fane 44
Ball Comp:
Jo Corrigan, Ros Rutter & Linda Mortensen 43 Points
Longest Putt Peter Wood. Slab Winner Dave Baldock.
A reminder that Club Championships commence next Monday. A list of those eligible to compete is posted on the noticeboard, and thanks to Loz for that.
Wayne Cormick had a fine eagle on the 15th.
Ball run to 32 pts.
Also, on Tuesday, 22/07/2025, 16 golfers competed in a single stableford at Safety Beach Golf Course.
Division 2
Paul Hendriks d King McKie 3/0, Tim Garrad d Ann Joy 3/2, Ann Joy d King McKie 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Tim Garrad 3/1. WINNER: Paul Hendriks from Tim Garrad.
Division 3
Steinhardt 74.0, Mitch Upton 69.1, Carl P 69.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 22 participants. Daniel Finlay 195.10, Mitch Upton 194.7, Johan Greyling 193.6, Matt Miller 193.5, Carl P 193.4, Member-677 192.6, Ben R 192.6, Hayley R 190.4, Jeffrey W 190.4,
1 ball each
Ros Bennett, Chris Tessari, Joan Levingston & Betty Lyne 40 points
Consolation Winners:Norm Monaghan - R/U Dave Laneyrie
If you have not qualified for the Championships, you are still able to compete in the weekly event which will be run in conjunction with the Championships.
Winner: Mark Feeney 35 c/b, 1 runner-up Mark Flint 35. NTP’s: 7th Chris Hyland, 11th Richard Martin (balls donated by Terry Perfrement, thank you), 4th Mark Flint.
Ball run to 32 pts.
Char Berglund d Aiden Haigh 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Aiden Haigh 3/2, Dominic Arjona d Char Berglund 3/1. WINNER: Dominic Arjona from Char Berglund.
Austin Atkinson 187.7, Jacob W 187.5, Cherelle Steinhardt 187.3, Isaac Williams 186.5, Leo Lawlor 185.3, Danny W 184.0, Member-952 181.3, Member-926 180.2, Phil Hartmann 178.2, Sam Atkinson 177.3, Daniel Rees 175.2, Member-952 173.2, Visitors: Micah Miller 178.2
Jean O’Connor, Rick Jenkins, Alan Turner & Norman Shannon 1 ball each
6th Hole:
Jeff Howlett, Roger Martin, Lin Kildea & Kirsty Arthur Congratulations to all winners. No golf for us on Monday 4th August - see you all for a single stableford on 11th August 2025.
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
28th JULY 2025
9 Hole Stroke Net 17 Starters
Ladies
Marlene Starr 31, Lynda Wood 32
Men
Glwyn Dawson 32 w/c/b, Andy Carroll 32, John Gordon 33
Back from the brink
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40
spot on the half-hour mark, then doubled the lead with a second in the 57th minute.
But the Lions weren’t done.
Martin Kelleher sparked the revival just three minutes later with a towering header to halve the deficit, and the momentum shifted hard in Coffs’ favour.
Chris Dooley drew the hosts level after a defensive mix-up, then sent the home crowd into raptures with a mazy dribble capped off with a rocket into the top corner and a celebratory backflip to match.
Lions coach Connor Knight was relieved and impressed in equal measure.
“It definitely wasn’t the position we’d hope to find ourselves in, early in the second half, down two goals,” Knight said.
“It’s a strong credit to Westlawn who were able to play great passages of football and coordinate a high press that frustrated our ability to stay on the ball.
27
R/U Di Richards 31
2nd. R/U Sue Kempnich
33
NTP 11th. Greg Heidke Sue Kempnich
NTP 12th. Bob Fairclough
Bull Finish def Thunderstruck 7-2
Bad Habbits def DILLIGAF 6-3
Surgical Steel def Who Darted 5-4
Warriors def Fluke Shots 5-4
100s
Brittany (2)
Bad Habbits 21
Warriors 17
Surgical Steel 16
Bull Finish 15
DILLIGAF 14
Fluke Shots 10
Who Darted 8
Thunderstruck 7
William Hodgson sealed the result in the 88th minute, scrambling home a fourth to complete the comeback and secure a vital three points in the title race.
The win keeps United second on the ladder, two points behind leaders Woolgoolga Wolves and four ahead of the third-placed Yamba Breakers, both of whom have a game in hand.
“It would have been easy for the boys to sink a little after seeing that second goal go in, but the reaction was extremely positive and you could always feel that once we got that first one into the net that there was almost an inevitable feeling of more goals.
“[It] was a very disrupted afternoon of football with the rain but the three points and strong display of resilience caps it off nicely.
“Big result for us to keep the pressure on Woopi going into the last few rounds.”
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CEX Woolgoolga Social Bowls
By Suzanne BRACHER
SUNDAY 20/7/25 (AM Social Bowls) Rink 4: G McInerney, G McInerney (D) J Campbell, N Campbell, Rink 5: B Richard’s, D Hodge, (D) D Mahoney, T Wylie. Rink 6: W Rice, S Rice (D) K Costelloe, P Diamond. Rink 7: J Martin, W Gavenlock, D Mason (D) L Boom, I Coltman, B Parker.
Tuesday 22/7/25 PM ( Pairs)
Rink 2: M Farrands, T Teer (D) S
Park Beach Bowls Club
By Doug POWELL
SOCIAL Triples Tuesday 22/7/25
V. Valentine, D. Valentine, C. Weatherall d S. Ward, J. Thorn, D. Condon 25-17
K. Elliot, R. Coffey, S. Jones d R. McPhee, M. Watt, B. McPhee 27-11
C. Williamson, C. Hansen, R. Lane d M. Cutts, J. Kennedy, J. Murtas 18-11
S. Kindred, R. Alford, K. Kaaden
d J. Long, R. Aitken, B. Lohns 29-15
W. Moore, R. Oakley, L. Morris
d M. Arundel, Joan Boyd, b. Jones 29-14
N. Nelson, M. Finn, R. Douglas d G. Dyt, B. Smith, M. Miller 21-14
Park Beach Women's Bowls Club
BBy Anne ORR
SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday B Bodel, P Watts, C Garrett def H Illingsworth, J Camm, J Pearce-Kennedy 19-10; E Kidd, R Jupp, J Jones def T Sullivan, D
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Twilight Bowls 21/7/25
R Avery, H Dodd, L Mitchell DEF R Avery, L Read, T Spicer J Chapman, P Day, P Harris DEF D Ryan, L Kratz, D Ryan
G Nichols, J Haberman, N Elford DEF J Harris, B Tremayne, B Connors
C Veerhuis, A Anderson, D Haberman DEF J Poyntz, K Darcy, K
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
22/7 MEDLEY Stableford Sam Nicholson 35, Max Neal 34c/b, Peter Watt 34c/b, Chris Ryan 34c/b. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 7 A: Max Neal. NTP 11 A: Max Neal, B: Brian Holman (pro pin), C: Brian McKellar
SSAA Benchrest
By Rodney MADELEY
DAIRYVILLE range. Event was 50m Rimfire Score: Bill Buchanan 250.15. Greg Sutherland 250.10. Keiran Grabham 248.10. Rod Madeley 247.7. Hunting rifle: Robert Ramsey 240.3. Event was Centrefire 200yds Group: Michael Thompson .2732, sg .382. Gary Hunt .3092, sg .490. Ray
SPORT RESULTS
Oliver, P Wroe. Rink 3: L Walsh, G McInerney (D) N Wood, J Evan’s. Rink 4: T McKenzie, P Buck (D) R Foster, Di Washfold. Rink 5: J Simmons, W Gavenlock (D) W Rice, S Rice. Rink 6: J Hurrell, D Barnard (D) L Walsh, J Berger. Rink 7: E, Roughley, C Donahue, B Wylie (D) P Diamond, R Jurd, T Wylie. Rink 10: J C, S Dodd (D) L Carroll, R Bennell. Rink 11: N Campbell, G Pallister (D) J Gibbins, Fred C. Rink 12: A Wroe, R Gurber (D) C Nightingale, J Brooks. Rink 13: A Plain, B Merchant (D) M Hopes, J Willcox. Wednesday 23/7/2025 (
D. Catling, T. Wisely, R. Wisely d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, A. Campbell 25-10
K. Bienfeld, A.M. Taylor, G. Brewis d M. England, E. Kidd, C. England 19-12
Norm, L. McLeod, Michelle d J. Boyd, Julie Jones, B. Arundel 22-18
C. Looter, T.Lainchbury, P. Rambow d Ange, P. Elliot, P. Lilly 21-14
D. Wilson, S. Wilson, B. Nicholson d P. Booth, C. Domjohn, M. Berube 21-9
W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, C. Jones d J. McLeod, C. Keough, D. Hull 17-16
K. Dunn, J. Dunn, G. Stanford d K. Breen, T. Breen, N. McVicar 18-14
Hargraves, R Riley 15-11; C McVicar, C Domjahn, C Sheridan def C Keogh, S Wilson, J Slater 16-13; S Betts, J Clarke, L McLeod def M England, J Kennedy, Y Hinsley 23-11; F Gaunt, P Garner, S Hancock, K Blake def E Blanton, J Bishop, R DeMeio, M Watt 19-15; L McLean, K Elliott, J Alford, L Loadsman def L McLean, D
Taylor
C Samuels, J Cherne, B Samules DEF S Fleming, J TavnerConnor, T TavnerConnor
E Korchma, J Fleming, C Christian DEF E Korchma, A Waters, A Day
S Kennedy, C Anderson DEF G Davidson, G Hampson
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 29/7/25
G Staunton-Latimer, A Baker, B Fitzpatrick DEF T Lavell, D Holland, B Blight
Peter Fleming .4508, sg .638. Ian Thompson .4726, sg .755.
Rob Hamilton .5053, sg .920. George J. .8487, sg 1.320.
Peter McGrath and Miles T. dnf.
Event was 100yds Rimfire
Score:
Bill Buchanan 247.6. Keiran Grabham 247.5.
Ian Thompson 245.3. Rod Madeley 242.2.
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AM Wanderers ) Rink2: T Teer, T Carroll, J Evan’s, (D) J Simmons, C Nightingale, J Brooks. Rink 3: I Brien, G Burgess, S Oliver (D) J Simpson, N Wills, K Costelloe. Rink 4: Bear, J Taylor, D Mason ( D) K Duryea, B Pisnred, P Jones. Rink 6: P Stirling, B. Rennie (D) J Lynn, G Lane. Rink 6: T Collins, J Hampstead ( D) G Woolley, S Ferro. Rink 7: J Martin, P Diamond, I Gentle (D) D Randall, G Marsh, R Marsh. Friday 25/7/25 (PM 2.4.2) Rink 1: A Plain, L Walsh (D) W Rice, S Rice. Rink 3: Ian, Coltman, B Symes (D) C Boyden, M Hopes. Rink 4:
Mens Social Triples
Thursday 24/7/25
G. Spinks, N. Nelson, G. Dyt d S. Ward, C. Lloyd, L. Goodacre 25-16
D. Wilson, P. Worth, M. Finn d G. Brewis, R. Kelly, T. Cooper 25-19
N. Dean, R. Host, J. Bishop d J. Lowndes, K. Crooks, D. Condon 25-16
P. North, P. Booth, J. Dunn d W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, P. Rambow 20-15
G. Williams, R. Beaumont. A. Campbell d J. McLeod, G. Wallace, P.Newman 25-16
C. Weatherall, D. Valentine, T. Erskine G. Kindred, S. Kindred, M. Bryan 24-20
P. Elliot, P.Lilly. R. Douglas d W. Kelly, S. Jones, W. Moore 19-12
Doyle, A Orr, J Stirton 21-13 Social Bowls Friday 25.7.25. Ruth Jupp, Mandi Monck def D Powell, T Blow 19-9; D Hargraves, J Stirton def M England, C England 23-7; J Jones, B Jones def L McLean, P McLean 17-10; N Hallett, M Van Praagh def J Kennedy, R Oakley 18-5; C McVicar, N McVicar def G Duffey, D Lindner
G Douglas, S Brandenburg, G Hobson DEF S Fleming, G Fisher, R Southam
J Fleming, D Williams, W Meadows DEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris
N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Williams DEF C Samuels, P Mont, B Samuels
G Hampson, K Taylor, D Ryan DEF D Hammond, P Paunovic, P Roach
T Karam, J Urge, A Berry DEF A Anderson, C Christian, C Anderson
B Hamilton, H Slater, L Preston
Brian Bayliss 19c/b. Balls to 18c/b 25/7 Stableford Allan Robertson 39 26/7 Stableford Andrew Dent 36, Cyanlee Manlupig 35. Balls to 31c/b. Eagle on 2 Cyanlee Manlupig. NTP 7 A: Joey Franck (pro pin), B: Grant Martin Ladies Stableford Hermie McGuire 29, Annie Waters 27
Coffs CEX Social Golf
By Steve ROBINSON
27 JULY 2025
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 27 July 2025 at Safety Beach, 4BBB Mix Up.
Results were as follows: Winner’s: Izzy & Jose Caravante (50pts).
Runner Up: Mark Heelis & Maurice Tate (45pts).
K Jordan, R Foster (D) D Hodge, S Barnard. Rink 5: D Barnard, M Hodge (D) J Lynn, S Oliver. Rink 6: J Merchant, A Wroe ( D) H Pallister, G Pallister. Rink 7: C Albert, B Reuuie, B Martin (D) D Randell, G Lane, J Brooks. Rink 8: D Washfold, L Walsh (D) J Martin, P Diamond. Rink 10: J Hurrell, H Katala (D) R Bennell, G McInerney. Rink 11: D Evan’s, J Evan’s (D) J Nichell, K March. Rink 12: N Haines, J Hampstead (D) S Dodd, G Thompson. Rink 13: J Taylor, P Buck (D) R Gurber, B Merchant. Rink 14: N Wood, L Carroll (D) J Burgess, K Costelloe.
D. Powell. C. Hansen, R. Harris d C. Williamson, R. Lane, G. Stanford 28-7
D. Catling, M. Baker, B. Garner d J. Thorn, M. Lee, K. Morrison 17-12
R. Wisely, K. Kaaden, P. Evans drew N. Campbell, K. Watts, J. Swan 17 all
B. Walmsely, H. Katala, G. Colman d J. Boyd, B. Jones, B. Arundel 20-12
I. Camm, R. Aitken, J. Long d G.J. Meyer, M. McCabe, D. Burridge 31-16
P. Barnard, M. Hodge, G. Cunningham d R. Finch, N. McVicar, I. Trengove 20-19
T. McLean, P. Toy d P. Woodsell, L. Morris
18-16; L McLeod, E Kidd, V Slater def P Poulton, R Coffey, C Cutt 20-14; F Gaunt, B Edwards def K Elliott, P Elliott 17-10; A Stone, A Orr def M Arundel, B Arundel 19-19; R Lane, D Futcher def K Dunn, L Loadsman 19-15; K Mallie, J Mallie def J Boyd, J Boyd 19-17; M Berube, R Finch def S Crawford, D Frances 23-12.
DEF T Brooks, R Cridge, G Dennis
N McClelland, A Wagstaff, D Anderson DEF R Avery, P Day, J Richardson J Poyntz, D Garth, K Garth DEF J Chapman, H Muir, E Tindall D Haberman, J Haberman, R Poyntz, DEF J Grebert, A Day, D Grebert
S Sherwan, P Covington, D Finlayson DEF F Sharpe, M Sharpe, K Stirling
M Gibbons, A Jones, W Kellam DRAW M Chislett, J Chislett, K Darcy
MEN"S 2025 WINNING PENNANTS TEAMSCONGRATULATIONS
Sawtell 1 Max Neal, Richard Gallachan, Nathan Tresize, Anthony Rapley, Jayden Taylor, Hugo Alderman, Brad Lewis
Sawtell 2 Rohan McIntosh, Neal McCarthy, Peter Matten, Andrew Dent, Luke Francis,Todd Riley, Graham Montgomery
Ball Winners: Courtney & Catherine Robinson (44), Chad Nagle & Steve Robinson (41), Terry Stephens & Dave Curtis (39), Scott Croft & Troy Henderson (34).
NTP’s: Dave Curtis (4th), Maurice Tate (7th), Courtney Robinson (11th), Courtney Robinson (NTP in Two - 12th)
Next Game is at Sawtell on Sunday 10 August 2025, 7.00am Tee Time. All Welcome.
Smuggler at the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.
BANKS Dawn
23rd July 2025, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Parkes. Loving mum and mother-in-law of Jennifer (dec’d) and Wendy & Jamie. Wife of Arnie. Loving dog-mum of Sid.
Aged 86 Years
Forever In Our Hearts
Reunited With Jen
Dawn was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. KEITH LOGUE &
BEENCKE
Louise Ann
27th July 2025, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Late of Woolgoolga. Dearly beloved wife of Don. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Joel & Dani, Simon and Nyssa & Roger. Cherished grandmother of Kade, Mya and Koko.
Aged 73 Years
Forever In Our Thoughts
Louise was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH
LUKE PATRICK CAMERON
“Our Lukeo”
22.02.80 - 02.08.24
Aged 44 years
A year has passed since you left us for a special place of restful peace. It is with our forever-heavy hearts we share Luke’s passing at RPA Hospital Sydney.
You fought your battle bravely for 21 years with a Might of Spirit, Courage & Strength that will never be forgotten, along with your Generosity and Kindness, living your life the best you could.
Rest easy Cob & free with the tides. Until we meet again.
Forever in our hearts. Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, with every year.
Glenys
Anne Davison 14th July 2025
Passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Woolgoolga. Loved wife of Mick. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Brett & Karen, Kerri & Paul, and Marc & Sue. Much loved Nan of Jasmine & Oscar, Cameron & Taylor, Daniel & Faith, Emma, Anna-Lea, Tori, Isabella and Samuel. Beloved sister of Wayne. Aged 83 Years At Peace.
Glenys’s service & cremation was held on Monday, 21st July 2025 at the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
VICTOR RULLIS
FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
Peter McLeod 22nd July 2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Toormina. Much loved husband of Isabel. Father and father-in-law of Matthew, Michael & Jess, Sjaan & Dean. Grandfather to many, beloved brother and uncle, friend to all.
Aged 66 Years
Pushing the envelope upstairs.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Peter’s funeral service to be held on Friday, 8th August, 2025 at 1pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
For those that cannot attend you are invited to view the livestream on the Victor Rullis Funeral website.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
MULCAHY
Paul Francis
25th July 2025, passed away peacefully at Calvary The Brelsford. Late of Sawtell, formerly of Balmoral Village and Sydney. Much loved brother of Laurie, Greg, Annette and brother-in-law of Fran and Eunice. Adored uncle of Louise, Nicholas, Craig, Christopher, Bronwyn and Gabriel. Cherished great-uncle of 11. Paul will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Aged 82 Years
His Warmth, Humour, Generosity & Spirited Nature Touched Many Lives
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Paul’s Funeral Prayers to be celebrated in Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Sawtell on Wednesday 6th August 2025, commencing at 10.30 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Paul’s life will be celebrated in an additional service in Sydney the following week at a time to be advised.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
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Public Notices
Expression of Interest
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment
NSW Public Works has been engaged by NSW Crown Lands (the proponent) to prepare an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) and undertake Aboriginal community consultation as per the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 (ACHCRs, DECCW 2010) for the Moonee Footbridge Replacement Project (the project).
The project area is in Part Lot 7004 DP1114265, Part lot 7013 DP1055606, and Part lot 50 DP1221264. The purpose of the project is to enable the construction of a replacement footbridge across Sugar Mill Creek at Moonee Beach. The study area is in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area.
We are inviting Aboriginal groups or individuals who are interested in being consulted under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 to register as Registered Aboriginal Parties for the project.
This consultation will assist the proponent in the preparation of an ACHA report and if required an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application and to assist Heritage NSW in the consideration and determination of an AHIP.
If you hold cultural knowledge relevant to the project area and determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects or places in the project area, please register your interest. Registrations can be made by contacting NSW Public Works by email (alyce.cameron@pwa.nsw.gov.au) or post (Alyce Cameron, NSW Public Works, PO Box 73, Shop 9/21-27, Conway Street, Lismore, NSW 2480). For general enquiries regarding the project please contact Graham Paull (Senior Project Officer Assets – Built Assets Unit, Crown Lands and Public Spaces Group) at graham.paull@crownland.nsw.gov.au
All registrations should be received no later than close of business 15 August 2025.
Please note that if you choose to register for this project, your details will be shared with Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council and Heritage NSW, unless you advise us that you do not want your details released.
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SUNDAY
THE 65TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2025
SEVEN, 7.30pm
Australian television’s A-listers are all glammed up (check out the frocks in the Red Carpet show, hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, from 7pm) and ready to celebrate the best of the best local talent. Sam Pang (pictured) returns for a third stint as host, and Hamish Blake is up for his third Gold Logie. He’s the odd man out in the nominations though, with six strong women –Lynne McGranger, Lisa Millar, Ally Langdon, Sonia Kruger, Julia Morris and Poh Ling Yeow – hoping to grab the Gold.
FRIDAY, August 1
MONDAY
DANCING WITH THE STARS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
It’s been quite the year for with the Stars – shock exits, fiery clashes with the judges and Shaun Micallef’s (pictured) escalating efforts to break Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger have all made it a memorable season. Tonight’s grand finale sees the final six celebrities – comedians Felicity Ward and Micallef, newsreader Michael Usher, AFL legend Trent Cotchin, Home and Away Kyle Schilling, and podcaster Brittany Hockley – leave it all on the dance floor with their freestyle routines as they attempt to claim the Mirrorball. Before Australia chooses its champion, there’s a special performance from “Right Here Waiting” singer and new coach on The Voice Richard Marx.
THURSDAY
BACK ROADS
After 10 years and nearly 100 episodes sharing the best stories from rural Australia with us, Heather Ewart farewelled the show in last week’s episode, and now we need to get comfortable with having someone else at the wheel. Former News Breakfast host Lisa Millar (pictured) is in the driver’s seat now, and her first destination is a dead-set country icon – the Snowy River. Near its source on slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Millar meets 98-year-old Tommy Tomasi, who shares his stories about building the Snowy Hydro Scheme. Further south, she takes a paddling trip through some rapids with Craig Ingram, whose passion is preserving this mighty river and its native fish.
ABC Late News. 11.00 Austin. (PG, R)
Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.
Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Yogi Bear. (2010, PG) 9.05
The Good Ship Murder. (PGv)
The Royals: A History Of Scandals.
Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (PG, R)
SBS World News Late.
Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. 2.05 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Charlie Albone looks at damaged azaleas. 8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. 11.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG, R) Celebrities show off their dance skills. 12.50 The Disappearance. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, Mlv, R) A Vietnam War veteran rescues POWs. Sylvester Stallone.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy
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SATURDAY, August 2
TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.
9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
12.30 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 1.15 Patience. (Ma, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 3.20 Earth. (R) 4.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Gut Instinct – Jane Dudley. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: 10 Years Of Back Roads – Heather’s Farewell. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate a musician’s murder.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate the murder of a girl found dressed in period attire.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) Stella must deal with another dead body.
10.40 Miss Austen. (R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Garma Bunggul 2025. 10.00 Garma Festival 2025. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 Garma Festival 2025. 3.30 2022 FIFA World Cup: Written In The Stars. 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.30 Oppenheimer After Trinity.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Cambridge. (PG)
8.20 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. VRC Season Premiere Race Day, Jockey Celebration Day and Teddy Bears Picnic At The Races. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team cruises the southern Great Barrier Reef.
7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (PGa) Looks at the pyramids.
8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) A professor and physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.
11.15 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021, MA15+v, R) An assassin is reunited with her mother. Karen Gillan.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 12.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 5. Gold Coast Titans v Canterbury Bulldogs. 2.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 3. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match.
10.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R)
12.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (MA15+adl, R)
1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Final) Andrew helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay conducts surveillance on Parthenon, a cherished family-operated Greek restaurant in Washington, DC. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY, August 3
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R)
12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Julian is dropped from Big Bear’s TV deal.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv) The former Mystery Bay locals head to Melbourne.
8.55 Miss Austen. Cassandra tries to keep Jane’s letters private.
9.45 MOVIE: Mrs Carey’s Concert. (2011, PG, R) Follows music director Karen Carey. Karen Carey.
11.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Garma Bunggul 2025. 10.00 Garma Festival 2025. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. Round 8. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. H’lights. 5.30 Such Was Life. (R) 5.40 Atomic People. (Premiere, PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PG)
8.40 Venice From Above. (R)
9.45 Cleopatra: Mystery Of The Mummified Hand. (PGa, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Hey Duggee: Songs. 5.45 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Jeopardy! 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Kars & Stars. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Petrol Vs Electric Cars: Which Is Better. 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown.
7.30 The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2025. (M) Coverage of the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Hosted by Sam Pang. From The Star, Sydney.
11.15 An Evening With Dua Lipa. (PG, R) A concert special. 12.45 Jamestown. (MA15+av, R) Verity is accused of witchcraft.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Romance At The Vineyard. (2023) 11.50 Innovation Nation. 12.05pm Oz Off Road TV. 1.05
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 8. Finals. 11.20 The First 48. (Mav) 12.20 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dms, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
Premiership. Round 5. Parramatta Eels v St George Illawarra Dragons. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 8. Finals. 9.40 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns to impress judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli. 8.10 Watson. (PGa) Watson and the fellows treat a comedian who collapses at an open mic night. 9.10 FBI. (Mav, R) The team investigates when a prominent doctor is murdered in a ritualistic fashion. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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MONDAY, August 4
TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights.
6.00 Garma Festival 2025. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGan)
8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Blackport. (Madls, R) 2.15 Weeks Of War. (PGa, R) 3.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 The Crystal Maze. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 10.50 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.20 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 8.10 Clue. (1985, PG) 10.00 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.25pm 5 To 7. (2014, M) 2.15 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 4.20 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 5.50 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 7.30 Barbarella. (1968, M) 9.25 After Blue. (2021, MA15+, French) 11.50 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 5
TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.05 Miss Austen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGa, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such Was Life. (R) 2.15 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R) 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 From Paris To Rome. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Mastermind Aust. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGs, R) 11.25 The Shift. (Premiere, Mals)
1.05 Everything You Love. (Mals, R)
1.35 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: My Husband, The Narcissist. (2023, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi’s stressed ahead of his gig.
7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PG) The six finalists dance for the trophy.
9.30 9-1-1. (Ma) Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.45 100% Footy. (M)
9.45 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip.
10.45 9News Late. 11.15 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av, R)
12.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: Love Me For A Reason. (Premiere, Mal)
8.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 11.30 Fashionista. 11.40 WorldWatch. 12.10pm Homicide. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.00 Aussie Jokers. 3.30 Fashionista. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 10.25 Barbarella. (1968, M) 12.15pm Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 2.00 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 3.50 Clue. (1985, PG) 5.40 Mosley. (2019, PG) 7.30 Arrowhead. (2015, M) 9.20 Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, August 6
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World
How Disney Built America. 8.20 Aerial Australia. (PGaw) 9.15 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
SBS World News Late.
Estonia. (Premiere, Ma) 12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
THURSDAY,
6.00
Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PGaw, R) 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 10.50 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa)
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Malv) 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.20 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Clarkson’s Farm: Unfarming. (Return, Ml) 9.45
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
August 7
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa, R)
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R)
11.55 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)
1.00 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R) 2.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
3.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.25 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.10pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 1.55 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.40 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.30 Moonfall. (2022, M) 9.55 Midnight Special. (2016) Midnight Linoleum. (2022, M) 1.55 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.25 The Movie Show. 8.55 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 11.00 Midnight Special. (2016) 1.10pm Arrowhead. (2015, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 5.25 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG) 7.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.50 Limitless. (2011) 11.45 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Cabin Chaos. (PGa)
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.30 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Life. (Madv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
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By David WIGLEY
COFFS City United pulled off a stunning second-half fightback to sink Westlawn Tigers 4-2 in a rain-disrupted Men’s Premier League clash on Saturday.
Originally scheduled for 3pm at McLean Street, the fixture was hastily relocated to the Coffs Coast Synthetics after torrential rain rendered the Lions’ home ground unplayable.
Kick-off was delayed an hour, but the Tigers didn’t miss a beat.
Travelling down from Grafton, Westlawn burst out of the blocks and looked poised for a statement win after Lochlan Elward converted from the penalty
