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Bellingen poised for affordable housing history
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Urunga to the newly formed Waterfall Way CLT.
If successful, it would be the first councilbacked, Australian, shared-equity CLT - a housing model already used overseas to create homes that remain affordable for future generations.
CLTs separate the cost of the land from the cost of the home.
Residents purchase the building but lease the land from the trust, helping keep prices within reach of working people.
In return, owners agree to limits on resale value to ensure the homes stay affordable over time.
The Waterfall Way CLT is a collaboration between the Housing Matters Action Group, a volunteer-led network of Bellingen residents, and Bellingen Shire Council.
Housing Matters Chair Kerry Pearse said they were thrilled with the recent
incorporation of Waterfall Way CLT Ltd, which was the result of years of planning.
“We have been working closely together on the project since 2018,” she said.
“This relationship has continued to strengthen.”
Ms Pearse said they were particularly interested in the work that the councillors have requested in regard to assessing the costs and benefits of such a land transfer.
“This will give us all a way of identifying the important contribution affordable and secure housing makes to our community — both economically and in terms of social outcomes,” she said.
“We’ve drawn on the work of academic Dr Louise Crabtree.
“In fact, Housing Matters are now cofounders of the national CLT Network that Louise established.”
While there have been previous CLT attempts in Australia, most haven’t advanced
to this stage — and none with this model of shared equity in partnership with local government.
Mayor Stephen Allan described the CLT as “an innovative and exciting locally-driven solution to the housing crisis in our region.”
“Local councils have a role to play,” he said.
“While housing is often seen as a state or federal responsibility, we can work with our communities to find creative solutions.”
The Council-commissioned report, due by September, will assess the public value of transferring the land — including long-term economic and social benefits.
The hope is that the Bellingen model can be replicated in other areas facing housing stress.
“This isn’t just about one town,” Ms Pearse said.
“It’s about showing that local government can lead — and that real solutions are possible.”
Drivers experience section of bypass
MOTORISTS are getting their first experiences driving on the new Coffs Harbour bypass.
In the early hours of 1 May the barricades were moved across to allow northbound motorists to drive on a section of the bypass for the first time.
The section from Charlesworth Bay Road and the new Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge is the first of multiple traffic switches to take place between now and when the bypass fully opens to traffic at the end of next year (2026).
Initially, Pacific Highway northbound traffic will veer left just south of Bruxner Park Road and travel on a section of new road that will become the northbound highway on ramps.
The second stage will see northbound traffic move onto the new road on the western side of the existing highway in Korora.
This switch will be between the new Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge and the northern tie in (Campbell Close) and is expected in June.
Moving northbound traffic onto a section of the new alignment means the construction team can start building the new carriageway on the current highway’s northbound lanes.
As part of this switch, motorists using Bruxner Park Road have a new connection through a second roundabout at the Korora Hill Interchange.
There will be no changes for southbound motorists in the short term.
In about two weeks traffic will be moved onto a section of new alignment near Englands Road in the south.
More details on this switch will be provided closer to the date.
A new wayfinding tool has also been designed specifically for the bypass and is available on the project website.
The ‘plan your journey’ tool allows users to put in specific locations and date ranges to understand whether their journey is affected by traffic changes.
Where detours are in place, specific navigational aids will be provided to help road users plan their journeys and navigate the project safely.
Transport for NSW North Region director,
Anna Zycki, said Coffs Harbour residents had been asking for a bypass for many years and it was great this life-changing piece of infrastructure was now being delivered.
“This is one of the biggest road infrastructure projects on the east coast and it’s amazing to see how quickly it is taking shape,” Ms Zycki said.
“Coffs Harbour is a wonderful place already, but removing up to 12,000 vehicles a day, including heavy vehicles, from the city centre will make it so much better.
“It will be quieter, safer and much less congested.”
q A section of the Coffs Harbour bypass has opened to motorists. Photo:TfNSW.
NATS RETAIN
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years, and I am extremely humbled to have been given the opportunity to continue to fight for what we need and deserve on the Mid North Coast, while representing our regional ideals and values.”
As of Tuesday, Mr Conaghan had claimed 53.17 percent of the two-candidate preferred count over Independent challenger Caz Heise (46.83 percent).
The same pair had another close contest for the Cowper seat in the 2022 election.
This time around Mr Conaghan won 38.76 percent of first preference votes, with Ms Heise taking 29.69 percent.
The next closest challenger was Labor’s Greg Vigors, who received 11.45 percent of the vote, while One Nation’s Chris Walsh
claimed 6.24 percent.
The remaining seven candidates all received less than five percent each.
Ms Heise congratulated Mr Conaghan on his reelection in a statement to media, and thanked her family and volunteers for their support during the campaign.
“While this isn’t the result we hoped for, I’m so proud of the campaign we’ve run,” she said.
“From the beginning, it’s been grounded in respect, listening to the needs and hopes of our communities, and showing that a different way of politics is possible.”
After two hard-fought campaign battles, Ms Heise announced she would not be contesting Cowper on a third occasion.
“I’ve decided this campaign will be my last as a candidate,” she said.
“Cowper might not have been ready for change this election, but we are not a safe seat.
“We have thousands of people ready to continue the fight against the status quo, and I have no doubt there will be another brilliant community independent candidate ready to lead our movement into the next federal election campaign.”
Coffs Harbour’s State MP, Gurmesh Singh, extended his congratulations to federal colleagues Mr Conaghan and Kevin Hogan, who successfully retained his seat of Page.
“Kevin and Pat are hardworking local members of parliament with a proven track record of serving our communities strongly.
“Their re-election is an outstanding result for our region - they will continue standing up for our local communities and will fight hard to ensure regional areas
like ours get our fair share of funding and services.
“I look forward to
closely with each of them in the months and years ahead as we continue
Mixed stats for homelessness on Mid North Coast
reduced from 49 to 27.
THE Mid North Coast has had mixed results in the 2025 Street Count, the NSW Government’s sixth annual count of people sleeping rough.
(LGAs) across the state between 4 February and 26 February 2025.
Counts of homeless people sleeping rough on a single evening were completed in local government areas
Half of the counts took place in the evening, scheduled between 10:00pm and 3:00am, with the remaining half occurring in the morning between 3:30am and 9am.
More than 370 local organisations partnered with Homes NSW to complete the count in 415 towns and suburbs across 77 LGAs in NSW.
The Nambucca Valley LGA experienced the state’s third most significant increase from last year’s count, with
60 people counted sleeping rough compared to 20 in 2024.
This increase was only outdone by the City of Sydney and Inverell LGAs.
In Port Macquarie Hastings the count increased from 53 to 69 year-onyear, while Kempsey Shire
experienced an increase from 15 to 21.
Coffs Harbour meanwhile was home to the second largest decrease in the state, with the count down from 147 in 2024 to 99 in 2025.
Elsewhere, Bellingen had a year-on-year reduction from 22 to 17, while the MidCoast
After having the highest count for the state in 2024, Byron Shire recorded a 16 percent decrease in rough sleepers.
In total, 2,192 people were recorded as sleeping rough across the state.
working
to deliver for the people of the Coffs Harbour electorate and the North Coast.”
q Cowper MP Pat Conaghan (centre) with wife Ilona and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts on election day.
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Koala deaths spark fresh call for action
By Andrew VIVIAN
ANGELA Wallace is one of many people upset about the number of koalas being killed on local roads.
News Of The Area has previously reported on the issue but Ms Wallace says little has been done to mitigate these deaths, with another koala recently killed near Repton.
“Despite my agitating for action over the past six months with Government agencies, little has been done, with not even a sign or two so people are aware wildlife may be about, [or] a WIRES number to call.”
Ms Wallace questions why the old highway has one sign and lighting (although currently not working) but there is nothing on the M1.
“It has been nearly 20 years since this section of the highway was completed,” she said.
“It seems the signs didn’t move with the times or the highway.”
Ms Wallace said authorities had acknowledged last November that there was a lack of fencing near ramps at the Repton turn off but the rectification work that has been undertaken so far is on the other side of the freeway.
She pointed out that where the koala died, the wildlife fence nearby was thickly overgrown with lantana and a nearby underpass was almost impenetrable due to a mass of the woody shrub.
“No wonder our iconic koala (dunggirr) is endangered with our roads as ‘killing zones’, deforestation [causing a] loss of habitat, and them trying to survive extreme weather events such as fires and floods.”
Ms Wallace said that while she has recently had some reassurance from Transport for NSW (TfNSW), she urges relevant authorities to urgently assess the area and to act immediately to help prevent further koala and other wildlife deaths.
She also urges motorists to drive with care through the part of the M1 which backs onto Bongil Bongil National Park.
The Department of Environment and Heritage advises that members of the public should only attempt to rescue a sick, injured or orphaned native animal not capable of fending for itself, if it is safe for both them and the animal.
Snakes, bats, flying-foxes or marine wildlife can only be rescued by qualified people and it is not permissible to keep a native animal as a pet.
Possessing or rehabilitating a native animal without an authority is illegal under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and can lead to prosecution.
If an injured, sick or orphaned native animal is found, WIRES can be contacted on 1300 094 737.
q The most recent koala death near Repton. Photo: Angela Wallace.
Sandy Beach DA quashed
By Kim SATCHELL
A DECISION to reject plans for a 113-lot residential subdivision on the Hearnes Lake floodplain at Ti-Tree Road, Sandy Beach has been met with jubilation by the local community.
On 29 April a five member Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP), including local councillors Cath Fowler and George Cecato, unanimously rejected a proposal lodged in October 2024 for development of the site.
The decision followed a public meeting, oral submissions from residents and members of the wider
community, and responses on behalf of the developer and City of Coffs Harbour Council.
The application was referred to the Northern Regional Planning Panel for determination as the development was considered a ‘regionally significant development’.
A total of 398 submissions were received on the development application, all objecting to the proposal.
Council provided a comprehensive 47 page report to the NRPP which aligned with community sentiment, affirming many of the arguments against
the development.
Former Deputy Mayor Rod McKelvey has been supporting the community protest against development of this site for over 20 years.
“Hopefully the State Government will finally put to rest any suggestion of development of this site, adopting Council’s careful planning development controls of over 20 years ago, further clarified by the more recent coastal erosion and State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) wetlands studies,” Mr McKelvey said.
The Northern Beaches community has petitioned
q The community stands in opposition to development at
50ha site.
Australia’s first Federal Election: Cowper’s campaign
By Karen FILEWOOD
AUSTRALIA’S first federal election was held in late March 1901, Cowper electoral district being one of the 65 original divisions created.
House of Representatives nominations closed on 22 March, with three Federal candidates Francis Clarke, Hugh McKinnon and Robert Davidson running for Cowper.
Messrs Clarke and McKinnon were from the Protectionist Liberal Party, under Edmond Barton, and Robert Davidson ran for the Free Trade Party.
Campaigns were limited by distance and means of travel, while media outlets consisted of newspapers and meetings. Regardless, several candidates travelled widely by ship or horse to speak in many townships, advertising their meetings
along the way.
Some also advertised themselves, policies and ‘how to vote’ instructions to elect their preferred party members, then advising readers to take their advertisement with them when voting.
Created from electoral rolls in Sydney, books of Electors Rights were sent to the Cowper district by steamship and held at local police stations.
Men interested and eligible to vote had to be witnessed signing the book twice, on the book stub and on an additional page, so they could participate.
A week before polling day, there was very little interest in the election, so it was hoped more awareness of the importance of the event would be raised closer to polling day, particularly as Cowper was a marginal seat.
Only one senate
candidate visited northern NSW districts, however, the three Federal candidates called into numerous areas in Cowper, despite wet weather.
Polling day was 29 March 1901, which was declared a public holiday to enable voting between 8 am and 6 pm at the local courthouse.
Voters were required to strike out unwanted candidate’s names, leaving
six names for the senate from 50 nominations and one candidate from three nominations for the House of Representatives.
Locally, much confusion prevailed over having to vote twice, creating many informal votes and patience was tested in crossing out so many candidates.
After counting, results were telegraphed to Sydney, with Francis Clark winning the seat of Cowper.
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the site.
the State Government to conserve the whole of the nearly
Garby Elder Aunty Deb
Dootson and son Tony told News Of The Area, “A huge thank you to Council and the community for coming together with an important agenda to protect and preserve.”
Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
“It has fostered connections, friendships, and a shared passion for visual storytelling within our
You are invited to provide feedback on the City’s new draft Delivery Program (2025-29) and annual Operational Plan (2025/26).
These plans outline how the City turns our shared vision for a thriving, sustainable, connected Coffs Harbour into action.
“As the club celebrates this landmark anniversary, we’re reminded of the beautiful memories we’ve created and the countless moments still to come.” Locals with a passion for photography are welcome to join club meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month at 6.30pm at the
For more info, visit cexcoffscameraclub.au.
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Showground Gallery Art Prize
By Andrea FERRARI
THE quality of the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery Art Prize entries for 2025 made it difficult to pick a winner, according to judge Helen Goldsmith.
The prize presentation party on Sunday 4 May, was hosted by the Coffs
Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG), where President Sue Roberts thanked the many talented local artists who participated.
“The standard of artwork is outstanding; our judge Helen Goldsmith had a hard task selecting the winners in each of the five sections.
“It is thanks to the support of the CHCAG, along with its many sponsors that we were able to offer the prizes that we did for this Showground Gallery Art Prize 2025.”
Sponsors include Coffs Harbour Rifle Club; Peter Magnuson; Blooms the
Officeworks; Wanda Green; Ken Pay; Libby Dal Pozzo; Victor Rullis; Saltwater Property Maintenance; Marion Beer; and Peter & Di
Parents warned about youth gambling
COMMUNITY groups are sounding the alarm on a troubling rise in gambling among children and teens in the Coffs Harbour region, and they’re calling on parents to get informed - fast.
The Gambling Harm Program at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW, is hosting a free workshop to help parents and carers understand the risks of gambling in young people and how to tackle it at home.
“We’re hearing from teachers and community workers who are seeing gambling behaviours in children as young as 10,” said Leigh Watson, coordinator of the Gambling Harm Program.
“Some kids are even
gambling during school hours; in class, or in the playground.”
And it is not just anecdotal.
Gambling study from 2020 found nearly 30 percent of NSW kids aged 12 to 17 had gambled in the past year, with nearly four percent showing signs of gambling harm.
Ms Watson said the line between gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred.
“Video games now include gambling-like features such as loot boxes and in-game betting,” she said.
“And kids are constantly bombarded with gambling ads — it’s absolutely everywhere, from sports to social media.”
Another key concern is adult influence.
“Kids learn by watching. If parents gamble, or even just talk about it as harmless fun, it normalises the behaviour,” Ms Watson said.
“Given how high adult gambling rates are in our region, it’s no surprise we’re seeing it mirrored in young people.”
Recent figures from Liquor and Gaming NSW revealed that clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast pocketed a staggering $76.1 million in poker machine profits in just three months — with $19.1 million coming from Coffs Harbour alone.
“To combat the increase in gambling behaviours amongst young people, we’re inviting local parents to a free workshop with GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW.
“They’ll learn how to spot
Watercolour Section.
In the Acrylic/Oil section, Henry Vanderhave took out first prize for his artwork “Fishing Boats” and second place was awarded to John McGrath for “Ancient Ships”.
Lynne Short was the winner of the Watercolour section with her artwork titled “Ballina Moon” and second place was awarded to Margaret Drever for “Babbling Brook”.
In the Pastel section, Ivinnie Brown was awarded first prize for her piece “Winter Storm” and Lynne Short received second prize for “Drought, Fire, then Rain
The Drawing section winner was Harley McGrath for “Inside My Brain” and Carolyn Druce won second prize for “There’s No Place Like Home”.
The Open Section first prize was awarded to Prue Keen for “Really…” and second prize went to Isabella Brandli for “Memories are Gold”.
The Showground Art Prize 2025 exhibition continues until Wednesday 11 June at The Showground Art Gallery, and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
the warning signs, how to talk to their kids about gambling, and where to turn for help.”
The free workshop will
be held on Wednesday, 21 May from 10am to 12pm at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre.
To book, call 6648 3663 or email leigh.watson@chnc. com.au.
Wiseman
- Ebor”.
q Ballina Moon by Lynne Short received first prize in the
q Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’.
q Hilary Young received Highly Commended for ‘Gullivanting’ in the Watercolour Section.
q Isabella Brandli with her piece ‘Memories are Gold’ winning second place in the Open Section.
q The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is hosting the GambleAware parenting workshop later this month.
Council investigates Natural Capital Accounting
By Andrew VIVIAN
CONSERVATIONISTS
use the adage “under capitalism a tree only has value when it’s cut down” to highlight how natural assets are often undervalued.
The City of Coffs Harbour has recognised this and is exploring the broad principles of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) to assess its potential application to land use planning, and as a possible source of income.
After several months of internal discussions, councillor Jonathan Cassell put forward a motion at Council’s 1 May meeting, which called for a report on the potential benefits and risks of adopting a NCA framework.
The motion was carried unanimously.
“This shows we are interested as a Council to learn how this form of accounting could align with the City’s commitment to conservation planning, the City’s ecotourism certification and sourcing an alternative income stream,” Cr Cassell said.
“Over the last few months, I have worked to raise this initiative internally and organised a councillor briefing with industry leaders, Climate Friendly, about how local governments could adapt the Federal and NSW governments’ Natural Capital frameworks for our own use.”
Councillors Les Oxford
and Tony Judge have welcomed the decision by Council.
“By recognising the value of our natural assets, like parks, waterways, and green spaces, Natural Capital Accounting gives us a clearer picture of how the environment supports our economy, health, and community wellbeing,” Cr Oxford said.
Mr Judge said better decisions will be made when the “true value” of natural assets can be measured.
“It (a NCA framework) could deliver new financial opportunities for our community through conservation and revegetation projects,” he said.
“It would be a win for
Illegal tobacco worth more than $500k seized after crash
TWO teenagers have been charged after illegal tobacco worth more than $500,000 was found when a truck crashed near Grafton on Sunday.
About 4am on Sunday 4 May, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Tucabia, 25km east of Grafton, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found a truck had left the roadway, before rolling and landing on its side.
Two men, both aged 19, were able to get out of the truck uninjured; however, when the truck was checked, 125 boxes containing looseleaf tobacco were discovered.
The boxes weighed in at about 2.5 tonnes which have an estimated potential street
value of $500,000. Police have been advised this is a total excise loss of more than $1m.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced.
q A total of 125 boxes containing looseleaf tobacco were discovered. Photo: Coffs/ Clarence PD Facebook page.
both the economy and our local environment.”
The NCA review will assess potential benefits of environmental offsets, improved land management and transparency, as well as any associated risks for both Council and the wider community.
“When staff report back, we will take the next appropriate step.”
“There is in fact a growing interest in our region for this form of accounting and it is prudent that the City and our wider community are well placed to benefit,” Cr Cassell said.
Free family fun day
q Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre coordinator Anna Joy with Matt and Steve McEwan from Reptile World Coffs Harbour.
By Andrea FERRARI THE Coffs Harbour
Neighbourhood Centre’s (CHNC) free Family Fun Day will be on Saturday 17 May, from 10am to 2pm.
The event is to celebrate Neighbourhood Centre Week.
CHNC is one of several Neighbourhood Centres on the Coffs Coast working to support communities by providing a welcoming and inclusive space.
Known as “the place to go when you don’t know where to go”, the Coffs centre along with Woolgoolga Neighbourhood
Centre, Boambee East Community Centre and the Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire, all provide a broad range of services, activities and support for their communities.
“This year, Coffs Neighbourhood Centre would like to connect with families with young children by inviting them to come along to our Family Fun Day,” CHNC coordinator Anna Joy told News Of The Area.
The day will include heaps of fun activities including a free barbecue lunch, mini golf, face painting, coffee cart and snow cones, lawn games, temporary tattoos, toy land, music fun with Rex, the Fire and Rescue truck and prize giveaways.
Coffs Harbour Reptile World are putting on a display from 10am to 12pm with a special show at 11am.
The “Ripples of Change” theme will be reflected at all Neighbourhood Centres, where many dedicated volunteers support the delivery of services.
CHNC volunteer Rosie Walters told NOTA, “I have really enjoyed my time volunteering at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre and seeing the positive changes we make every day.
“Connecting with the community and especially families with young children and providing support when it is needed, makes life a little easier for them and that creates the ripples of change to make for a better community overall.”
Neighbourhood Centre Week is a national initiative taking place from 12 to 18 May.
For more information on CHNC’s Family Fun Day, contact 6648 3636.
q Councillor Les Oxford, Cr Tony Judge, Jay Hender, Lorraine Gordon and Cr Jonathan Cassell.
City Orchestra plays 'Potpourri'
By Andrea FERRARI
A FREE “warm-up” concert at Marian Grove Retirement Village on Saturday 24 May will be performed by the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.
Called "Potpourri", the concert features a mix of musical items from a range of genres; Jazz (Duke Ellington), Big Band medleys, Musicals and Opera (The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Carmen), Movies (The Sting and The Entertainer) and a range of French classics.
The concert precedes a ticketed event for the orchestra at the Wiigulga Sports Complex on Sunday 25 May at 2pm.
A special feature of the concert will be a group of young string players who will perform some ensemble items.
“These young musicians have joined our orchestra to increase our strings section and will also play some items they’ve recently played in fundraising concerts for their upcoming trip to Europe with the Regional Youth Orchestra,” Coffs Harbour City Orchestra spokesperson Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area.
In less than two months, they will be touring Germany and Austria, performing in cities such as Berlin, Salzburg, Wachau, and Vienna with travel costs at $10,000 per person.
Each of these students won a sought-after position in the touring orchestra, with several securing principal seats, “an outstanding success for the Coffs Harbour music scene”.
With the significant costs associated with this trip, the students have been hard at work raising funds throughout the past two months.
“It is an incredibly exciting opportunity for these young, accomplished locals to perform on international stages and Coffs Harbour City Orchestra is delighted to sponsor these talented young musicians and has donated $500 towards their trip,” Cathie said.
The community orchestra is made up of 46 volunteer players and Musical Director Tim Egan.
In 1995, Coffs Harbour City Council designated the orchestra as the City’s Official Orchestra.
“The Coffs Harbour City Orchestra is a non-profit incorporated association, and the players are unpaid volunteers, who play for the
love of music, and the satisfaction experienced in bringing that music to audiences,” Treasurer David Fayle told NOTA.
“The Orchestra performs free of charge; regularly for aged care facilities, and at Botanic Gardens and Christmas community concerts.
“Putting on concerts and running the orchestra is costly, and to cover those costs, the orchestra needs to charge entrance for at least half the concerts they play each year.
“Costs include concert and rehearsal venues, orchestral music scores, insurance, printing, advertising, and payments to coperformers.”
Donations are always welcome.
Mother’s Day Devonshire
Tea & Mini Market
Upper Orara Hall, May 10th 09.30-12.30
Come along and enjoy a scone & a cuppa!
Lots of delicious cakes & slices, preserves & jams, plants & books, and handsewn & knitted items.
Raffles
Lots of great bargain presents for kids to buy for mum!
Enjoy the atmosphere with two young buskers and their guitars to serenade us all!
Coffs Woodies will be selling their wooden items
q The orchestra’s young string players will soon visit Europe.
q Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.
By Manny WOOD
‘Ambit, opportunistic and cascading’ claim challenged
GREG passes-away and leaves his $1 million estate to his only surviving son, Craig.
Greg’s only other son, died several years ago, leaving four children of his own, one of them being Peter.
When Peter discovers that his grandfather had not included him in his will, he seeks legal advice and makes a “family provision” claim against Greg’s estate, in the Supreme Court.
Peter has been unemployed for many years and has no substantial assets.
His financial circumstances are such that he is able to demonstrate that he has sufficient “needs” to warrant an order in his favour.
Peter files an affidavit with the Court, stating that due to his financial needs he requires an (outrageous) allowance of $550,000 to purchase a house, $40,000 for a motor vehicle, $10,000 for furniture and $200,000 as a “contingency” fund.
At the hearing, Peter reduces his claim to $150,000 for accommodation, $28,000 for a new car and $50,000 for unforeseen expenses.
In his barrister’s final submissions to the Court, Peter reduces his claim to $115,000.
However, Peter’s status as an “eligible person” to make a claim is a point of contention.
Peter’s counsel say that he is eligible because he is a grandchild of the deceased who was a member of the deceased’s household.
The Court notes that Peter must also demonstrate that he was “wholly or partly dependent upon the deceased”.
Peter’s evidence is that he received several substantial gifts of money from Greg and that he stayed in Greg’s spare room on occasion, sometimes for a couple of weeks at a time, also receiving love, affection, protections and advice from Greg.
In dismissing Peter’s case, the Court rules that Greg’s “hospitality” and “casual” financial assistance were not sufficient to constitute even a partial dependency.
Ultimately, Peter receives nothing more than an order that he pay the estate’s substantial legal costs.
This case demonstrates the importance of obtaining the proper advice from experienced solicitors and barristers before making a claim in the Supreme Court.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Nothing wrong with being woke
IF Mr Dave Williamson (Letters 25 April) is telling us he’s “had a gutful” of a collection of ideologies that include an increased awareness of racial and social injustice, and an intolerance of prejudice and discrimination, plus an empathetic attitude towards disadvantaged minorities, then so be it.
We all know who he’ll be voting for.
As for his criticism of “NIMBYS” no doubt he would be perfectly happy to have the spectre of a nuclear reactor looming over his own back fence. Sure.
Finally, his simplistic outburst “they tried to tax our cows for farting, for God's sake” requires a more in-depth reality check.
Australia is a signatory, along with 120 other nations globally, that have signed up to try to reduce methane emissions (which are more lethal than carbon) by 30 percent by 2030 in the energy, waste and agricultural sectors.
No doubt Mr Williamson has had a gutful of that as well.
Regards, Don ORR, Urunga
A focus on inclusion and respect
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WROTE to NOTA some time ago urging all candidates in the Federal election to address the scourge of racism as a fundamental principle of our democracy and our ongoing national commitment to universal human rights.
Sadly, this was not apparent in the just completed campaign.
On the face of it, the new Parliament will have one of the most diverse group of members in the House of Representatives and I believe that this is a good thing since it reflects who we are as Australians.
Our Human Rights Commission released the National Anti-Racism Framework late last year as a roadmap for governments, business and community organisations to address all forms of racism.
We need to take heed of this document since it provides invaluable suggestions to make our community more tolerant and safer.
It notes that this process must start with better respect and understanding of our First Nations citizens.
The results of our national election last weekend hopefully puts an end to the destructive and divisive so-called culture wars. Diversity, equity and inclusion are all fundamental to a safe, strong and prosperous community.
DEAR Jasminda,
I AM someone who likes a firm handshake but some people in my social circle, and even at work seem to think it is acceptable to give me a hug or even a kiss.
How do I make my position clear without causing offence?
Alena P
Dear Alena,
THERE is nothing offensive about your desire to maintain personal boundaries and bodily autonomy. You should only accept what you feel comfortable with.
Some people are touchy feely and others aren't and that's ok, as long as each party understands the other's position.
I'm a bit of an awkward hugger and kisser and this can result in the even more uncomfortable situation where I turn the wrong way for a kiss on the cheek and end up in a semipassionate embrace.
My advice to you is to make the first move and be firm about it.
If you're a handshaker, step forward with purpose and offer your hand.
Make sure the rest of your body is far away enough to avoid any unwanted cuddles.
Alternatively you can sneeze and/ or cough/ and/or mention a nasty rash.
That should keep your more amorous acquaintances at bay.
There will, unfortunately, still be people who don't pick up on not-sosubtle hints.
The seeming rejection of nasty Trumpian exclusion by our fellow Australians should be a source of comfort.
We have always been better than that.
Congratulations to Pat Conaghan on his return as the local member.
I hope he can lead us locally to a more inclusive and respectful understanding and celebration of our diversity.
I hope the unhealthy negative focus on immigration as the cause of our economic and social problems can finally be put to bed.
The facts are that we will continue to need migrants to meet our workforce shortages across many areas like construction, nursing, aged care, early child education, hospitality, police and even teaching.
I hope that our local area can come to accept the clear national mandate that Prime Minister Albanese has achieved and his clear focus on ensuring a tolerant and fair country.
On a last note, I am constantly reminded of the oft heard slogan of Andrew Fraser in his 1990 Coffs Harbour by-election win, “you’ve got to be in Government to get things done.”
A cogent lesson to many aspirants.
Regards, Paul SEKFY, Yarranbella.
They may even try to make you feel bad by saying, 'You seem really uptight. I'm a hugger.'
To this, you could respond, 'Well, I'm a biter, so let's keep a comfortable distance for both our sakes.'
You could then throw in the line from Silence of the Lambs where Hannibal Lecter describes eating a census taker's liver with fava beans and a nice Chianti.
Follow up with your best impression of Hannibal's slurping noise.
Let your eyes glaze over to add to the effect.
This should keep Nigel from accounts in his rightful place.
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Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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Swimmers excel at Nationals
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Swimming
Club members have once again excelled against Australia's finest.
The group of seven swimmers achieved top results at the recent Australian Age and Multiclass Age Championships and the Australian Open
Championships, both held in Brisbane.
Bridie Gordon (24th 100m backstroke), Tristan Shih (25th 200m Backstroke), and Coco Becker (26th 100m Backstroke) achieved top 30 results at the Australian Age Championships.
The club’s para swimmers who achieved
top results in the Multiclass events included Ethan Blockey (3rd 100m Breaststroke and 100m Backstroke), Sara Bergen (7th 50m Fly and 100m Backstroke), Rose-Anna Herden (7th 50m and 100m Breaststroke), and Lily Bourne (41st 50m Freestyle).
Coffs Harbour
Swimming Club also had three members achieve top results at the Australian Open Championships, with Ethan Blockey (4th 50m backstroke and five top 10 placings), Sara Bergen (13th 50m Butterfly and three top 20 placings), and Rose-Anna Herden (18th 200m Individual Medley) excelling in Multiclass events, after backing up
from the Multiclass Age Championships the week prior.
Coach Daniel Bannerman explained what made the club’s seven swimmers among the best in the country.
“I coach five of them, and to see them start so well on the opening day was a great indicator of how hard they train and all the hard work
Snappers remain undefeated with wet weather win
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour
Snappers have continued their undefeated start to the season with a hard-fought wet weather win against the Grafton Redmen, in their first home game of the year at Coffs Rugby Park.
The Snappers won their third straight game to start the season prevailing 29-15 against a spirited Redmen side, as they remain the only undefeated side in the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division competition.
The Redmen had the better early running with the game played predominantly in their attacking half, with the Snappers having to do a lot of early defending.
The visitors were rewarded with the opening try of the match to take a 5-0 lead after 10 minutes.
The Snappers started to turn the tide and opened their scoring after pouncing on a loose ball in the in-goal,
to lock the scores at 5-5 after 20 minutes.
The wet weather conditions lent itself to unavoidable brutality, as the Snappers defended like their lives depended on it in the face of an inspired Grafton side.
A careless penalty gifted the visitors an 8-5 lead, before the Snappers hit straight back with a sweeping move out wide to take a 10-8 lead after half an hour.
The Redmen responded with a try of their own to take a 15-10 lead into halftime, in a back-and-forth arm wrestle of a first half as both teams struggled to gain the momentum.
The Snappers struck first in the second half, with Shunsei Okazaki crossing the line and converting to give his side a 17-15 lead seven minutes in.
The Snappers defence was wearing the Redmen down, forcing mistakes and helping them to win the crucial territory battle with quality metres hard to come by in the wet.
A great long range try from Daniele Yaya chasing down his own kicks ahead gave the Snappers some breathing space at 24-15 with seven minutes to go, before Fredrick Ralulu crossed for the sealer.
Snappers coach Mitch Walton gave his thoughts on the gritty win against a tough
they have put in,” he said.
“They put in six or seven sessions a week, which puts them in good stead to get top results.
“They all bring something different to the table, they are all hard workers, and for three of them to back up for a big event the next week was really good to see, as that is a hard thing to do.”
q Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves cheer the first grade side onto the field.
Grafton side.
“The conditions made it pretty even for everyone, and we went away from our blueprint of what we were trying to do a few times, but credit to Grafton they really showed up today wanting to fight for it and made us work all the way up to the 80th
minute, it was a really good clash,” he said.
“We just tried to limit their offloads, obviously they have a pretty big Fijian contingent and they are quite good at the offloading game and it showed as they got a roll on at times.
“There were times there
where we were our own worst enemies and gave away too many penalties and let them roll down the field.
“We hung in the arm wrestle pretty well, they put a lot of pressure on us, we hung tough, just defensively we have to fix a few things up, but not a bad win in the wet really.
“And I thought our number 10 Jonah Colburn really controlled the game, he kicked really well which helped to win the territory battle.”
The Snappers now travel to take on the Port Macquarie Pirates this weekend.
q Rose-Anna Herden, Ethan Blockey, Sara Bergen and Lily Bourne.
q Coco Becker, Tristan Shih and Bridie Gordon.
AFL Round 3 rain-affected
By Aiden BURGESS
THE AFL North Coast season has continued with another rain affected round, as Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints teams were at home for Round 3.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers seniors recorded their first win of the season in emphatic style, with a 17.19 (121) to 2.4 (16) belting of
the Grafton Tigers at Fitzroy Oval.
Matt Giri and Josh Lansdowne both kicked four goals each for the Breakers.
The scheduled seniors match between the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints and the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park was washed out.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves won their second straight match to start the
season, defeating the Port Macquarie Magpies 7.5 (47) to 4.7 (31) at Richardson Park.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints women continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 9.9 (63) to 0.1 (1) victory against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Northern Beaches Blues reserves were dominant in their 13.9 (87) to 0.1 (1) win against the Nambucca Valley
Lions in Nambucca Heads.
Port Macquarie Magpies
Under 18s had a 10.18 (78) to 2.2 (14) win against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Richardson Park.
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 4 games in Grafton, Port Macquarie, and Woolgoolga.
After their first two scheduled games of the season were washed out, the
Macleay Valley Eagles are set to finally play their first seniors game in 10 years when they take on the Grafton Tigers in Grafton.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers travel to take on the Port Macquarie Magpies in their grand final rematch.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors have the bye.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints women will try to continue their undefeated start to the season when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run
By Darren WALTON, AAP
WITH much unfinished business to tend to, Joe Schmidt has detailed the immense challenges confronting the Wallabies as he plots to secure Australia an all-important top-six seeding for the 2027 home Rugby World Cup.
The Wallabies have 12 Test matches between July and November in which to claw their way from eighth in the international rankings to inside the top six before the World Cup draw takes place, likely in December.
A top-six seeding will ensure the Wallabies head up one of the six four-team pools for the quadrennial global showpiece in Australia.
Topping their group will be critical in ensuring the tournament hosts avoid the likes of defending champions South African or fellow heavyweights New Zealand, Ireland or France early in the 16-team knockout stages.
Rugby Australia's director of high performance Peter Horne laid bare the importance of the Wallabies' 2025 campaign, which starts against Fiji in Newcastle on 6 July.
"We really have got a job to do now," Horne said at RA's unveiling of Les Kiss as Schmidt's successor next year.
"We've got 18 Test matches, got a (British and Irish) Lions series, a TRC, a Bledisloe (Cup series), a really important spring tour.
"If we don't get into the top six, it puts us in a difficult frame for a pool draw for '27.
"So we've got such a heavy plan ahead that we've got to deliver on that."
The Wallabies slumped to an all-time low of 10th in the world, behind even Italy and Fiji, after claiming last year's Rugby Championship wooden spoon and being condemned to a record 67-27 loss to Argentina in Santa Fe.
But a rousing win over England at Twickenham and victory over Wales have since lifted Schmidt's side back to eighth in the rankings.
Three matches against the Lions, after the Test opener against Fiji, won't count towards world rankings points.
The Blues and Saints reserves play off in their top of the ladder clash in Woolgoolga. Seniors ladder. 1.Port Macquarie Magpies. 4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 470.27%. 2.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 4 points. 1 win. 1 loss. 236.92%. 3.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 4 points. 1 win. 0 losses. 148.48%. 4.Grafton Tigers. 0 points. 0 wins. 2 losses. 17.97%. 5.Macleay Valley Eagles. 0 points. 0 wins. 0 losses.
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seeding fate will likely be determined during springtour Tests against Japan, England, Italy, Ireland and France.
Adding to the degree of difficulty in picking up
precious rankings points are back-to-back Tests against the top-ranked Springboks in South Africa in six days.
"I'm a little bit intimidated by the challenges coming up - three Lions Tests and then
you're on a plane to play on the highvelt against South Africa," Schmidt said.
"All that is a bit intimidating but, geez, what a great challenge.
"We've inched our way
Panthers top of Group 2 ladder
By Aiden BURGESS
SAWTELL Panthers have gone to the top of the ladder with a dominant 46-14 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles, during Round 2 of the Group 2 Rugby League season.
The Panthers ran in eight tries during their dominant display in Macksville, with Mikaere Beattie scoring a hat trick, and Robert Brilley, Darcy Collins, Tyke Kemp, Kalani Morris, and Jayden O'Shannessy also among the try scorers.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses opened their season with a 20-10 win at home against the Coffs Harbour Comets, after their opening round match was
But any wins - or defeats - over the Springboks, All Blacks and Pumas during the Rugby Championship will be vital before Australia's washed out.
Dane O'Hehir scored a double for the Seahorses, with Sione Fangupo and Shayde Perham also scoring for Woolgoolga.
Jett McCarthy and Max Cutmore scored for the Comets.
Nambucca Roosters kicked off their premiership defence with a 24-10 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton.
Woolgoolga Seahorses reserves started their season on a winning note, beating defending premiers the Coffs Harbour Comets 26-4.
Macksville Sea Eagles reserves won their second straight match to start the season, accounting for the Sawtell Panthers 20-12.
Grafton Ghosts reserves were also winners in Round 2, beating the Nambucca Roosters 34-18.
After an opening round defeat, the Sawtell Panthers women bounced back in dominant style, smashing the Macksville Sea Eagles 60-0.
Grafton Ghosts women won their second straight game to start the season, beating the Nambucca Roosters 16-0 at home.
Macksville Sea Eagles
Under 18s won their second match in a row to start the season, having a 38-22 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.
The Grafton Ghosts Under 18s also won their second straight match to start the season, winning
28-24 at home against the Nambucca Roosters.
Woolgoolga Seahorses Under 18s also won at home edging out the Coffs Harbour Comets 12-10.
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 3 games in Nambucca Heads, South Grafton, and Woolgoolga.
Early season ladder leaders the Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the defending premiers Nambucca Roosters, in the match of the round.
Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Macksville Sea Eagles, and the South Grafton Rebels host the Grafton Ghosts in their first local derby of the season.
up those world rankings. Our challenge is to keep working our way up those rankings by being competitive and I don't think we want to get distracted by outcomes."
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Rugby season continues after washouts
By Aiden BURGESS
WET weather reared its ugly head yet again with another rain affected round of the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
The scheduled matches between the SCU Marlins and Kempsey Cannonballs in Kempsey, and the Hastings Valley Vikings and Port
Macquarie Pirates in Port Macquarie were washed out, the second week in a row matches had been postponed.
A big matchday was played between the Coffs Harbour Snappers and visiting teams at Coffs Rugby Park.
The Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 5
q Coffs Harbour Suns junior girls team.
games in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, and Port Macquarie.
The Coffs Harbour Snappers will try to make it four wins in a row to start the season when they take on the Port Macquarie Pirates in Port Macquarie.
SCU Marlins host the Hastings Valley Vikings at Southern Cross University, with both clubs having had the past two weeks off due
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self-discipline, perseverance and regular training.
It’s hard work, he said, while noting that “a lucky gene pool is a prerequisite to being a good athlete”.
“I walk, jog, run, jump for flexibility as well as practicing field events and lift weights,” he said.
“Elastic band resistance training is essential to strengthen muscles and joints as we age.
“Muscle bulk and strength deteriorates so resistance training is vital.
“I do leg squats each day to develop knee and leg strength, rest days assist my recovery, and I manage loading to avoid niggling injuries which are more frequent with age,” he said.
Supporting the training is good health habits and diet, and abstaining from alcohol and smoking.
“It is challenging to get the balance right but worth the effort to be the Australian champion,” he said.
It has not been all smooth sailing however, with re-entry into athletics after a lapse of
60 years proving difficult.
Unscheduled health issues had to be confronted and resolved, making the eventual success story even more remarkable.
Mr Stocks had his prostate removed due to cancer, followed by a heart attack in 2016, which rendered his left ventricle partly dysfunctional.
“Walking to and from the beach was a huge effort,” he said.
“I was tired and had no
energy.”
With his running capacity reduced, Mr Stocks concentrated on field events, having learned the techniques in his youth.
“I was determined to participate again at the highest level,” he said.
“Eventually I won the battle.”
His family are eversupportive of his athletic pursuits, and always ready with a joke.
"I train in the semidarkness when it's cooler,” Mr Stocks said.
“If I'm away too long my
to washouts.
And the Grafton Redmen host the Kempsey Cannonballs this weekend.
Round 4 results: Coffs Harbour Snappers vs Grafton Redmen.
First grade: Snappers 29 def. Redmen 15.
Reserves: Snappers 14 def. Redmen 5.
Women’s: Redmen 17 def. Snappers 7.
Under 16s Girls: Snappers 55 def. Yamba Buccaneers 20.
Under 16s Boys: Snappers 47 def. Redmen 0.
Under 14s Girls: Snappers 44. def. Port Macquarie Pirates 10.
Under 14s Red: Snappers 36 def. Redmen 22.
Under 14s Black: Hastings Valley Vikings 37 def. Snappers 22.
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association recently hosted a big weekend of junior representative basketball, as Coffs Harbour Suns junior teams took on visiting teams over the Anzac Day long weekend.
Coffs Suns teams played in Round 2 of the Northern Junior League season at home, as they welcomed visiting teams from across Northern NSW.
A Coffs Harbour
Basketball Association spokesperson gave a recap of the big weekend of representative action.
“Over the weekend we hosted Round 2 of the Basketball NSW Northern Junior League, there was plenty of action at Sportz Central, Bishop Druitt College and Southern Cross University with teams eager to make their mark on the competition,” they said.
“Looking around there were lots of memories being made off the court too with
smiles and high fives galore.
“A huge thank you to all the referees and officials who made the weekend possible.
“Thank you to our amazing Coffs Harbour Basketball Association referees Noah, Jett, Ethan, Claudia, Kaleb, and Leeanna, we appreciate you.
“Thank you to all of the parents, players, coaches and managers for running the Suns BBQ over the weekend, many hands make light work.”
wife comes looking for me and says: ‘I thought I might find you lying in the nature strip’.
"My son quips: ‘Watch out for WADA (anti-doping authority), you may not pass the doping test with that heart medication’.
“This is all friendly family fun.”
Mr Stocks said
q Top of the podium: Grant Stocks took out eight gold medals.
he is indebted to his cardiologists Dr Tanya Stewart and Dr David Henderson for their professional care over 10 years with angiograms (three stents) and various tests.
“They have monitored my medication and condition and given me the great confidence to pursue and achieve my goal.”
His next big challenge is the Australian Masters National Championships in Darwin in 2029.
“Darwin beckons me in 2029 if and when I turn 90.”
Mr Stocks plans to give some of his gold medals to his grandsons.
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER,
q Grant Stocks, 86, has won eight gold medals at the 2025 Australian Masters National Championships.
COFFS COAST News Of The Area
C.ex Coffs Bowls Club
By Mary BUCKLEY
HARD to keep a great bowler down with our very own Dot Heron (skip), with her team of Laine Down and Chris Irvine, winning the Club Major Triples (pictured). Dot and her team played a great game to defeat Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater and Sue Wilson 21-16. Everyone enjoyed the great shots being played back and forth by both teams, and great excitement with Dot, Laine and Chris’s win.
With the inconsistent wet
Coffs Harbour Bridge Results
By Nerellyn MITCHELL
APRIL 7th - A NS L Power, P Griffin; EW C Everson, J Michael B NS P Jonutz, H Eyers; EW L Coates, J Reid
Across Field - NS C Tolley, B Herring; EW C Everson, J Michael
CEX Woolgoolga Lawn Bowls
By Suzanne BRACHER
TUESDAY 29/4/2025 (AM) Rink 10: E Nielsen, J Burgess (D) H Wood, D Porta.
Rink 11: M Campos, J Merchant, N Haines (D) M Costelloe, D Foster, H Dunbar.
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
APRIL 23 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 31 participants. Master Grade: Ben R 99.9, Jake Buckley 94.8, Daniel Finlay 93.4, A Grade: Stuart D 96.8, Johan Greyling 89.6, Geoff Slattery 87.6, Jayden Cooper 84.3, Jessica Hancock 81.1, Phillip Payne 73.4, B Grade: Kieren Ward 91.2, Hayley R 84.0, Michelle D 83.1, Member-677 77.1, Philip Grace
MNC Cross Country
By Matt EVANS
4th MAY 2025 at Diggers Beach RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Sam Ewart 8:49, 1; Donovan Duncan 9:12, 2; Jago Hart 9:27, 3; Max Herbert 10:15, 4; Kyle Bates 10:18, 5; Ben Ewart 10:26, 6; Vinnie Iddles 10:27, 7; Matthew McAleer 10:27, 8; Lachlan Herbert 10:44, 9; Lucas Perez 11:01, 10; Enzo Perez 11:01, 11; Bryson Kelly 11:10, 12; Jesse Munn-Power 11:21, 13; Harry Whiffen 11:35, 14; Astin Nuttall 11:37, 15; Drew Herbert 12:02, 16; Chris McCosker 12:14, 17; Thomas Hinshaw 12:15, 18; Ziggy Walker 12:20, 19; Jonathan Ewart 12:42, 20; Leon Petrohelos 12:47, 21; Harry McCosker 12:48, 22; Oscar Hanthorn 12:49, 23; Luedi Smith 12:54, 24; Harvey Griffin 13:02, 25; Thomas Feain 13:03, 26; Sahar Shermeister 13:06, 27; Peter Feain 13:10, 28; Pablo Smith 13:17, 29; Darcy Kelly 13:25, 30; Bar Shermeister 13:28, 31; Peter Hood 13:57, 32; Iggi Nuttall 14:06, 33; Oaklei Nuttall 14:06, 34; Illay Shermeister 14:18, 35; Cameron Hinshaw 14:43, 36; Max Kelly 14:48, 37; Cooper Mears 15:39, 38; Kumsal Gozeloglu 16:04, 39; Mike Zucker 16:10, 40; Miles Hamilton
weather social games were hard to participate in but managed to get some games played in April.
Tuesday 1st April: Chris Irvine, Mary Buckley d Jeanette Kutz, Graham Cowell 18-15; Margaret Stocks, Jan Appleton, Sue Wilson d Beryl Foster, Laine Down, Dot Heron 26-17. Being April Fool’s Day there was a scratchie for first to get a toucher, Jeanette and Sue came good there, and ‘power play’ ends added into the game.
Tuesday 8th April: Jan Appleton, Laine Down, Mary Buckley drew with Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater, Chris Irvine 16 all; Laine Down, Joan Griffin,
April 8th - D O’Meara. I Martyn
April 9th - NS R Bingham, A Fisher; EW B Hagsma, P Houlton
April 11th - NS E Colley, D
O’Meara; EW C Brown, J Burrows
April 12th - NS J Burrows, P Lee; EW J Merkel, R Tilley
April 14th - A NS R Roark, D
O’Meara; EW T Cooper, D Hickie - B NS P Houlton,J Stimpson; EW C Tilley, R Tilley
Tuesday 29/4/2025(PM Pairs) J Gibbins, Fred C (D) S Oliver, R Shaw.
Rink 3: H Pallister, G Pallister (D) P Diamond, J Taylor. Rink 4: S Bailey, C Davis (D) J Hurrell, R Bennell. Rink 5: T McKenzie, P Buck (D) R Ryan, G Cunningham.
Rink 6: R Gurber, A Wroe (D) A Plain, N Wood. Rink 7: C Nightingale, J Prosser, C Hobert
73.1, Steve Cooper 70.3, C Grade: Mitch Upton 83.3, Cooper Finlay
81.2, Jacob W 80.3, Danny W 78.4, Member-952 76.2, Cain E 67.2, Matt Miller 67.1, Phillip Ward 62.0, Phil Hartmann 61.1, Aaron Drayton 59.0, Wendi H 56.1, Sam Atkinson 56.0, Austin Atkinson 44.0, Daniel Rees
26.0, Visitors: Tony Deane 62.0, Tahli
Deane 21.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 24 participants. Daniel Finlay 196.14, Johan Greyling 196.8, Ben R 195.13, Member-677 193.10, Cooper Finlay 193.7, Hayley
16:39, 41; Chris Hamilton 16:40, 42; Chase Bates 19:39, 43; RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Poppy
Barclay 8:35, 1; Lacey Van Hoeck 9:36, 2; Emma Sandes 9:43, 3; Summer Bates 9:47, 4; Anika Bates 10:16, 5; Maya Hill 10:22, 6; Kalani Vigors 10:29, 7; Penny Harrigan 10:34, 8; Katarina Neal 10:45, 9; Sophie Van Hoeck 10:45, 10; Lola Barclay 10:54, 11; Emerald Fidge 10:55, 12; Josie Fidge 11:06, 13; Eliette Munn-Power 11:18, 14; Amber Hundle 11:21, 15; Amy Hannaford 11:22, 16; Anthea Martin 11:39, 17; Alex Greenhalgh 11:46, 18; Evie Hunter 11:51, 19; Lauren Reid 11:54, 20; Sara Bergen 11:57, 21; Mel Brodie 12:03, 22; Ella Petrohelos 12:22, 23; Jasmine Conlon 12:58, 24; Skyie Smith 13:27, 25; Sara Evans 13:55, 26; Stella Hood 13:56, 27; Barbara Ewart 14:01, 28; Willow Nuttall 14:08, 29; Martine Robertson 14:13, 30; Isla Kelly 14:15, 31; Isla Robertson 14:16, 32; Sylvie Peck 14:17, 33; Alison Fidge 14:26, 34; Florence Van Hoeck 14:30, 35; Tegan Van Hoeck 14:31, 36; Megan Harrigan 14:36, 37; Evelyn Hinshaw 14:42, 38; Roberta Power 14:49, 39; Vicky McClure 15:02, 40; Melanie Upfield 15:15, 41; Joanne Munn 15:23, 42; Nerea Ruiz 15:25, 43; Rhea Nuttall 15:26, 44; Kimberley
SPORT RESULTS
Dot Heron d Jen Armstrong, Sue Wilson, Jeanette Kutz 20-13.
Thursday 10th April: Club Major Triples 1st round: Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater, Sue Wilson d Jan Appleton, Jeanette Kutz, Mary Buckley 23-21. Social: Joce Landrey, Laine Down, Dot Heron d Joce Landrey(s), Patricia Lumley, Chris Irvine 21-12.
Tuesday 15th April: Club Major Singles: Laine Down, Chris Irvine, Dot Heron d Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater, Sue Wilson 21-16. Social: Liz-Ann Jeffery, John Agst, Jan Appleton d Jen Armstrong, Margaret Stocks, Jeanette Kutz 27-17.
April 15th - I Martyn, D O’Meara
April 16th - NS N Williams, D Hickie; EW E Colley, B Brebner
April 18th - NS H Pitt, F Gaunt, EW E Colley, D Strachan
April 19th - NS R Bingham, P Griffin; J Archer, P Quinlan
April 21st - NS C Tolley, B Herring; EW T Cooper, D Hickie
April 22nd - N McIvor, D
(D) J Simmons, W Prosser, K Costelloe.
Wednesday 30/4/23025 (Wanderers) J Martin, C Williams, P Diamond (D) Punkin, J Whalen, J Hampstead. Rink 3: P Hatton, M Mulligan, K Stirling (D) J Simpson, N Willis, k Costelloe. Rink 4: J Simmons, B Pendred, M Lambert (D) Bear, C Nightingale D Mason. Rink 5:
R 193.6, Austin Atkinson 191.8, Mitch Upton 191.6, Michael Paul 190.5, Aaron Drayton 188.3, Danny W 185.6, Daniel Rees 184.3, Phil Hartmann 184.2, Jake Buckley 183.4, Matt Miller 183.2, Saxon G 179.3, Philip Grace 177.7, Jacob W 176.2, Sam Atkinson 171.2, Member-952 133.0, Visitors: Tahli Deane 180.4, Tony Deane 174.1, Micah Miller 174.0, Jake Cropp 143.1
APRIL 30 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 27 participants. Master Grade: Jake Buckley 97.8,
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 15:28, 1; Nate Cahill 17:11, 2; Hugh Morgan 17:17, 3; Keelan Birch 18:04, 4; Lucas Burridge 18:05, 5; James Karrasch 18:22, 6; Oliver Philip 18:40, 7; Peter Hood 19:20, 8; Ned Griffin 19:21, 9; Kweller Happ 19:58, 10; Sam Peck 19:58, 11; Chris Hamilton 20:25, 12; Edward Neal 20:26, 13; James Counter 20:28, 14; Scott Walcot 20:48, 15; Edison Happ 21:41, 16; Jackson Hood 22:10, 17; Kyle Bates 22:14, 18; Acland Hart 22:33, 19; Matthew McAleer 23:05, 20; Christian Petersen 24:25, 21; Astin Nuttall 24:54, 22; Marcel Philip 25:53, 23; John Philip 25:54, 24; Greg Ewart 26:16, 25; Tim Karrasch 38:21, 26; RESULTS: 5km (Female)Corrine Happ 21:06, 1; Leah Doman 21:15, 2; Kimberley Zucker 23:32, 3; Felicity Bates 24:01, 4; Skyla Petersen 24:08, 5; Anthea Martin 24:21, 6; Willow Nuttall 24:47, 7; Clara Philip 25:49, 8; Melinda Counter 25:55, 9; Penny Burgess
Thursday 17th April: Robyn Groundwater, Jeanette Kutz d Laine Down, Jan Appleton 1612; Sue Wilson, Dot Heron d Jen Armstrong, Mary Buckley 15-6.
Tuesday 22nd April: Jen Armstrong, Beryl Foster, Graham Cowell d Jen Armstrong(s), Margaret Stocks, Dot Heron 17-15; Laine Down, Robyn Groundwater d Liz Ann Jeffery, Sue Wilson28-15; Jim Down, Mary Buckley d Chris Irvine, Jeanette Kutz 16-13.
Thursday 24th April: Laine Down, Mary Buckley d Viv Gayford, Jeanette Kutz 17-13. Liz-Ann Jeffery, Joce Landrey, Robyn Groundwater had a game of Set
Featherstone April 23rd - NS R Roark, F Morvant; EW D Strachan, H Chalk April 25th - NS B Salisbury, N Mitchell; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan April 26th - NS P Houlton, J Parker; EW A Anderson, D Anderson April 28th - A NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan - B NS P Jonutz, H Eyers; EW
Taylor, G Lane, B Lipman (D) G Wooliet, S Farro, P Jones.
Thursday 1/5/2025(AM) J Hampstead, M Campos, J Merchant, H Dunbar (D) J Hampstead, D Foster, L Fairhall, N Haines.
Friday 2/5/2025 (2.4.2) Rink
1: R Gurber, B Merchant (D) S Barnard, L Walsh. Rink 2: H Schultz, R Bennell
Daniel Finlay 88.4, A Grade: Stuart D 96.12, Matt Walsh 90.7, Johan Greyling 77.3, Phillip Payne 72.1, Geoff Slattery 71.3, Norm Johnson 63.2, Chris Mears 32.0, B Grade: Sarah Jones 78.7, Ryan Banks 76.1, Sam Matten 74.3, Member-832 60.2, C Grade: Cooper Finlay 88.5, Danny W 75.2, Pete C 70.5, Mitch Upton 59.3, Kathryn Matten 58.1, Phil Hartmann 55.0, Member-933 51.0, Michael Walker 47.0, Nathan Cribb 44.0, Aaron Drayton 43.0, Austin Atkinson 42.0, Member-934 26.0, Damon Cribb 17.0, Visitors: Connor
26:15, 10; Miriam Johnson 26:32, 11; Rowena Mitchell 26:33, 12; Lisa Jenyns 26:52, 13; Jasmine Bennett 28:49, 14; Ella Petrohelos 29:43, 15; Toni Berrington 33:06, 16; Sue Claughton 39:03, 17; Amy Hannaford 39:04, 18; RESULTS: 10km (Male)Cameron Hinshaw 34:55, 1; Chris
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 2nd May, 2025
Group A (Divisions 1 & 2)
Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks
3/0, Will Fang d Tim Garrad 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d George Ruaporo 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Troy Prystasz 3/2.
Division 1
Reece Baker d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Will Fang d Lachlan Dierkx
3/0, Yash Tyagi d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1, Reece Baker d Will Fang 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Will Fang.
Division 2
Paul Hendriks d Troy Prystasz
3/2, George Ruaporo d Tim Garrad 3/2, Tim Garrad d Troy Prystasz 3/1, Paul Hendriks d George Ruaporo 3/0. WINNER: Paul Hendriks from George Ruaporo.
L Edsall, R Levy
April 29th - D Featherstone, N McIvor
April 30th - NS J Bryant, B Salisbury; EW H Rowsell, M Angus
May 2nd - NS R Roark, H Pitt; EW L Quinn, P Haigh
May 3rd - NS R Roark, F Gaunt; EW V Gayford, P Haigh
(D) N Haines, J Hampstead. Rink 3: K Costelloe, R Shaw (D) P Diamond, G Pallister. Rink 4: J Gibbins, R Whelan ( D ) L Walsh, D Barnard.
Rink 5: J Taylor, P Buck (D) G McInerney, G McInerney. Rink 6: G Lane, M Hopes, R Ryan.(D) I Coltrane, B Symed, K Stirling. Rink 7 N Wood, S Bailey (D) J Martin, C Nightingale.
Reiner 43.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 19 participants. Daniel Finlay 198.13, Johan Greyling 196.10, Jake Buckley 193.8, Phil Hartmann 193.7, Cooper Finlay 190.4, Aaron Drayton 189.7, Austin Atkinson 187.3, Mitch Upton 186.3, Pete C 184.7, Matt Walsh 183.5, Sam Matten 180.1, Danny W 178.1, James Booth 164.0, Sarah Jones 158.1, Norm Johnson 155.2, Michael Walker 146.1, Geoff H 87.0, Visitors: Connor Reiner 157.1, Jamie Walsh 104.1
Giffin 35:42, 2; Paul Woodhouse 36:41, 3; Patrick Brennan 36:49, 4; Adam Johnson 40:14, 5; Bruce Meder 42:31, 6; Leon Petrohelos 43:33, 7;
Sharee Templeton d Dominic Arjona 3/2, Char Berglund d Aiden Haigh 3/0, King McKie d Dominic Arjona 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Aiden Haigh 3/0, King McKie d Aiden Haigh 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/1, King McKie d Char Berglund 3/2, Dominic Arjona d Aiden Haigh 3/0, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Char Berglund 3/2. WINNER: King McKie from Sharee Templeton.
Always looking for new players and members.
Division 3 Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 29th April
Singles with Robyn scoring 23 points, Liz-Ann 16 and Joce 6 points.
q Chris Irvine, Dot Heron, Laine Down winners C.ex Coffs Major Triples ‘25.
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
OVER 60 Bowls will be played at Park Beach Bowling Club 12/5/25
9.30am Start
MONDAY Twilight Bowls
28/4/25
T Wright, J Cherne, C Christian
DEF R Redman, J Knight, L Mitchell
Alan Brooks, B Tremayne, H Williams DEF A Waters, R Hampson, A Day
E Korchma, M Williams, D Ryan
DEF J Chapman, P Day, M Flint
L Read, G Hampson DEF R Avery, A Bailey
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls
Park Beach Bowls Club Results
By Doug POWELL
TUESDAY Open Triples
29/04/2025
K. Elliott, B. Worboys, A. Worboys d C. Williamson, R. Lane, G. Stanford 19-11
J, McLeod, M. Finn, D. Hull d B. Fane, C. Domjahn, S. Willis 29-18
A. Stone, C. Hansen, M. Flint d D. Catling. D. Powell, M. Star 24-14
C. Weatherall, V. Valentine. D, Valentine d W. Moore, R. Oakley, D. Walsh 20-12
Park Beach Women’s Bowls Club
By Anne ORR
WEDNESDAY Social Bowls 30.4.25. V Maher, S Betts, J. Pearce-Kennedy def S Meyer, B Bodel, D Futcher 25-17; P Poulton, R Jupp, R Crestani def M Trengrove, J Farrell, C Garrett 21-18; J Kennedy, D Doyle, L McLeod def M England, E Kidd, L Loadsman 39-9; E Blanton, P Garner, M Watt def T Sullivan, K Elliot, S Hancock 31-22; D Hargraves, Y Schmidt, J Slater def K Blow, V Valentine, D Walsh 26-21;
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 29th April, 27 MNC
Veteran Golfers competed in a single stableford at Safety Beach Golf Course. The field was greatly reduced due to the heavy conditions after the heavy rain experienced in our district over the last week. Thanks also once again to Terry Perfrement (Golf pro) for his sponsorship of the proplay –which is much appreciated.
Winner: Wendy Johnstone 34, 1st runner-up John Greensill 33 c/b, 2nd runner-up Peter Wilson 33 c/b.
NTP’s: 11th (proplay) Peter Wilson, 4th Dennis Hardgrove, 7th Maurice Tate, 9th Kevin Sanford. Ball run to 32 pts.
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
29/4 MEDLEY Stableford Jackson
Hordern 37c/b, Neil Oates 37c/b, Paul Rowe 37, Martin Linehan 36c/b. Balls to 33c/b. NTP 7 A: David Knudsen (pro pin), B: Doug O’Connor, C: Jackson Hordern
30/4 4BBB Aggregate Debbie Telford & Kate Thornborough 62c/b, Joy Lawrence & Trish Bailey
SPORT RESULTS
29/4/25
H Muir, B Connors, L North DEF
N Feltrin, L Savage, K Lewis
D Ide, J Wheeler. L Mitchell DEF M McDonald, A Day, D Grebert
A Waters, C Weir, N Foy DEF M Sharman, M Friend, J Partridge
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls
30/4/25
G Hitchen, S Wilkinson, G Burns DEF S Sillar, G Fisher, N Sillar
B Tarrant Weir, A Sorbello, DEF R Stock, B Martin, P Collins
R Cridge, T Brooks, G Denniss DEF C Christian, J Urge E Nicolaou
T Lavelle, N Wong, B Blight DEF P Paunovic, K Sharman, M Flint
I Maderic, M Jenkins, R Petterson DEF R Smithers, S Shaw,
G. Williams, R. Beaumont, G. Hinsley d R. Aitken, P. Lilly, B. Johns 18-17
H. Major, K. Morrison d T. Lainchbury, R. Douglas 28-17
D, Francis, B. Kelly, M.Miller d M. Cutts, K. Bienfelt, R. Coffey 18-16
S. Crawford, P. Elliott, I. Trengove d W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, R. Host 20-16
T. Brown,J. Clarke, S. Jones d S. Clouten, A. Orr, B. Smith 21-15
P. Woodsell, C. Jones, L. Morris d S. Kindred, P. Lawrence, K.Kaaden 22-15
Thursday Men”s Triples 01/05/2025
H Illingworth, Y Hinsley, L Mitchell def H Illingworth, J Rodwell, C O’Dwyer 27-15; E Denner, J Stirton, K Cutmore def C Domjahn, R DeMeio, A Worboys 22-20. Friday Social Bowls 2.5.25. R DeMeio, L Loadsman def J Phillips, A Stone 228; E Kidd, M England def P Poulton, C England 18-15; R Jupp, J Slater def P Andrew, J Andrew 17-16; R Coffey, C Cutt def G Duffey, D Lindner 22-9; D Francis, S Crawford def J Rodwell, M Starr 40-11; C Williamson, R Lane def M Cutts, T Aarts 20-11; L McLeod, C Sheridan def K Blow, T Blow 21-10.
Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
By Marilyn ELY
TUESDAY 29 April.
A Single Stableford was played on Tuesday 29 by the members of Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club.
Overall Winners of the day were Rose Morrow 33 pts, Teresa King 32 pts, Ros Myles 30 pts on c/b from Wendy Rogers.
NTP 4th Vicki Aubusson, 7th Merryl Kyburz, 9th Kim Batty, 11th Marney Jefferies. Balls went to Merryl, Kim, Marney and Deb Morrison.
Thank you Teresa for donating the raffle won by Rose Morrow. April is over now the is much golf scheduled for May. A dry and sunny May would be the order-ofthe-day I would surmise.
J Rice
M Cutts, L Zecchinati, I Muller
DEF P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows
R Mitchell, A Birse, P Cook DEF
R Rolinson, B Newling, G Campbell
G Peel, T Mitchell, L Preston DEF
B Fitzpatrick, R Williams, B Clugston
A Jones, M Sillard DEF M Gibbons, W Kellam
M Hastings,, A Vivian, M Aujard
DEF P Swain ,J Oates, J Tainsh
B Pemberton, D Anderson, A Berry DEF J Chapman, H Slater, A Robertson
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 2/5/25
J Flynn, G Flynn, D Hyde DEF S Sillar, P Covington, N Sillar
P Montgomery, L Preston, B
g. Williams, R. Beaumont, G. Hinsley d C. Brian, G. Stanford, J. Phillips 22-11
A. McKee, B. Walmsley, R. Douglas d J. Lowndes, B. Kelly, M. Finn 25-11
M.Berube, K. Kaaden, L. Morris d R. Aitken, B. Smith, D. Condon 21-19
J. Kindred, G. Kindred, S. Kindred d H. Major, B. Worboys, K. Morrison 28-13
Greg, Rich, Gary Woolgoolga d D. Powell, T. Lainchbury, R, Kelly 19-11
C. Weatherall, J. Thorn, D. Valentine d B. Parker, S. Bailey, R. Bannon 23-18
Coffs Harbour Golf Ladies Golf Results
By Leah RAY
TUESDAY 29th APRIL 9 HOLE
SINGLE STABLEFORD A GRADE
- Emma Mayfield-Smith 21, Tania Norberry 17 (CB) B GRADE - Jennifer Blake 20, Barbara Wilson 16 (CB) NTPs22nd hole - Anne Dew, Barbara Wilson, 26th hole - Anne Dew, Anne Ericsson WEDNESDAY 30th APRIL SINGLE
3:3 Jennifer Ball, 7:1 Heather Snow, 7:2 Kerry Humphreys. Pro pin
Sharon Shipman
1/5 Play 9 Nayden Hill 21, Ian Reynolds 20. Ball to 17c/b
2/5 Medley Stableford Andrew Edwards 36, Lochie Smith 31 3/5 Stableford Andrew Dent 38, Lochie Smith 37, Paul Hope 36, Balls to 32. NTP 7 A: Paul Hope (pro pin), B: Charles Bevan
Blight DEF J Urge, M Sillard, T Karam
A Day, N Foy, L North DEF P Paunovic, A Wagstaff, D Anderson G Peel, R Williams, B Fitzpatrick DEF G Staunton-Latimer, A Baker, D Holland
J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris DEDF J Chapman, G Hampson, D Ryan
J Grebert, D Grebert, J Oates DEF P Roach, W Meadows, M Flint N Wong, K Sharman, C Christian, J Richardson DEF K Lowry, P Day, L Feltrin, W Bujeya W Kellam, M Gibbons, A Jones DEF H Muir, F Sharpe, J Hall T Brooks, G Denniss, R Cridge DEF T Wright, H Slater, M Sharpe
N. Dean, R. Host, J. Bishop d D. Catling, B. Garner, B. Trotman 23-17
D. Burridge, M. McCabe, T. Cooper d G. Meyer, P. Elliott, D. Wilson 23-15
P. North, R. Lane, P. Lilly d R. Finch, L. Goodacre, I. Trengove 23-10
L. Frail, C. Hansen, M.Flint d W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, R. Harris 24-23
J. McLeod, P. Newman, D. Hoffman d J. Eding, G. Brewis, J. Swan 18-14
M. Miller, S. Jones, W. Moore d D. Hull, A. Dorrington, P. Rambow 21-14
Little 37, Robyn O’Brien 36 (CB) B GRADE - Kathy GoodsellEagles 37, Denise Kaiser 35 C GRADE - Elizabeth Brown 36, Rose-Marie Sercombe 28 (CB) NTPs - 3rd hole - Wendy Johnstone, Yvonne Avery, 6thWendy Johnstone, Rose-Marie Sercombe, 12th - Gail De Groot, Barb Withers, 15th - Carrie Fagan, Carlene Bath SATURDAY 3rd MAY SINGLE STABLEFORD OVERALL WINNER Annalese McKee NTPS - 22nd holeAnnalese McKee, 26th - Jo Symons
Dean (5)
Edward (2)
Jeremy (3)
Kevin (3)
Kurt (2)
Michael (1)
Paul (2)
Ricky (4)
Rob Ho (4)
Steve (1)
Trevor (1)
High pegs
Bob (60)
Michael (55)
Leader Board
DILLIGAF 59
Surgical Steel 55
Bad Habbits 52
Bull Finish 48
Fluke Shots 42
Warriors 42
Thunderstruck 22
Send News Of The Area your sports club’s results each week by Friday evening for publication on a Thursday. Bowls, golf, tennis, kayaking, cycling, cross country, athletics, fishing etc - you name it, we can publish it in our dedicated weekly Sports Results section. Email your results, relevant photos and captions to media@newsofthearea.com.au.
q Smuggler at the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.
RANN, Lorraine
24th April 2025, passed unexpectedly at home. Late of Toormina. Dearly loved mother of Steve (Will) and Dave (Butch).
Aged 83 Years
Sadly Missed By Many
Lorraine was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
TUNKS
Warren John ‘Wazza’
2nd May 2025, passed peacefully after a short illness. Late of Emerald Beach.
Dearly beloved husband of Noreen.
Loved brother of Elaine, Kathleen, Carole and Christine. Fond brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.
In His 85th Year
Sadly Missed By His Family And Many Friends
As per Warren’s wishes he was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Noreen and family wish to convey their sincere thanks to doctors, nurses and hospital staff at Coffs Harbour Health Campus for their support, care and kindness shown to Warren during his stay.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
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HOLTEN
Noeleen Elizabeth
21st April 2025, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved wife of Mick. Loved mother of Wendy, Anne, Sheree, Michael, Kelly-Jane, and ‘Ma’ and ‘Great-Ma’ of their children. Adored daughter of Noel (dec’d) & Ruby. Fond sister of her siblings. Cherished aunt and great-aunt of her nieces and nephews.
Aged 59 Years
Gone To The Dream Time
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Noeleen’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th May 2025 commencing at 11.30 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour
6652 1999
Marlene Gwen Kelly 1st May 2025
Passed away at home with her family by her side. Much loved wife of Elwyn. Loving mother of her 3 children. Treasured grandmother and great-grandmother.
Aged 86 Years
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Marlene’s graveside funeral service to be held on Monday, 12th May 2025 at 11am at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Coramba Road, Karangi.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL
SERVICES
(02) 6651 5007
www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
SUDOKU
RE-ROOFING, GUTTER REPLACEMENT, FASCIA BOARD REPLACEMENT, COLORBOND FASCIA COVER, COLORBOND EXTERIOR WALL, EAVE CLADDING AND EXTERIOR PAINTING
ONTHEBOX
BEST ON THE BOX
FRIDAY
KITCHEN GLOW UP
SBS FOOD, 8.30pm
If you’ve ever cooked in someone else’s kitchen and found yourself opening every cupboard and drawer in search of something, this helpful design series will be music to your ears. Professional cook, designer and entrepreneur Ellen Marie Bennett (pictured) believes in making kitchens that are not only efficient and functional but beautiful, colourful rooms the whole family will want to enjoy. In tonight’s premiere, Bennett is in Glendale, California, at the home of parents Lisa and Richie, who need help with their crowded, chaotic kitchen.
FRIDAY, May 9
SATURDAY
HOLIDAY HOME MAKEOVER
WITH RACHEL & RYAN
NBN, 7.30pm
Drafted into The Block in 2022 after another couple walked out, husband-and-wife duo Rachel and Ryan Carr (both pictured) quickly proved themselves, becoming frontrunners thanks to their classic yet contemporary style. Now parents of three young children, Rachel and Ryan are taking on another challenge –transforming a tired property on the south coast of New South Wales into their dream holiday home in just 14 weeks. They’re throwing all their own savings into the project and documenting the ambitious process in this new renovation series. The work begins tonight, as the couple demolish a garage and get cracking on the main suite.
MONDAY
HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?
TEN, 8.40pm
They say time flies when you’re having fun – so it stands to reason that after 12 years on air, Have You Been Paying Attention?
gang are having a blast. Tonight, Australia’s favourite topical comedy quiz begins its 13th season testing funny folk about the news they may (or may not) have seen during the week.
Quizmaster Tom Gleisner (pictured) returns, along with regular panellists Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang – the latter fresh off a successful first season of Sam Pang Tonight – to make light of the week’s headlines. Ahead of the return, Gleisner said: “I can’t wait to get back into the studio. For me, there’s no better way to spend a Monday night.” We couldn’t agree more.
breaks.
To Be Advised.
The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.
Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
ABC Late News.
Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R)
FAMILY (22)
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 12.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 2.00 The Head. (MA15+a, R)
3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R)
4.55 Poh & Co. 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. Johanna Griggs meets with Nagi Maehashi. 8.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30 MOVIE: The Dressmaker. (2015, Malsv, R) After a woman returns to her home town in the Australian outback, old rivalries are reignited. Kate Winslet, Judy Davis.
12.00 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
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 10. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Looper. (2012, MA15+dlv, R) A hit man meets his future self. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis.
1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
(PG, R) 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R)
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SATURDAY, May 10
TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.
9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 MOVIE: My Brilliant Career. (1979, PG, R) 2.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.45 The Piano. (PG, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PGv, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) A novelist is attacked at a writers’ festival.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Return, Ma) Sister Julienne cares for a woman with cerebral palsy.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) When a member of one of Jersey’s wealthiest families is murdered, the police turn to ex-cop, Jim Bergerac.
10.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
10.55 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 11.00 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 5. Highlights. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 How To Lose A War.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) A historical chronicle of the Tower of London. 9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (PG, R) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily. 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SUNDAY,
May 11
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 The Piano. (PG)
8.30 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac searches for kidnapped baby Lily.
9.15 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light.
10.20 MOVIE: Hearts And Bones. (2019, Mals, R)
12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Coast Race Day, Caulfield Thoroughbred Club Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast.
8.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R)
A veteran oil driller and his team must save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler. 11.05 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996, MA15+lv, R)
An FBI agent and a convict break into Alcatraz. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage.
2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (Premiere, PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R)
11.20 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Belinda and Cameron’s first home together is in the desirable bayside Melbourne suburb of Brighton. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Paramedics race to the scene of a nasty motorbike and sidecar crash. A call comes in for a woman who has fallen off her balcony while trying to retrieve her friend’s cat. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) 11.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Heroines. (PG) 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 2. H’lights. Replay. 5.30 How To Lose A War. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mystery Of The Desert Kites.
8.30 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (Mv, R) Explores the rise of Genghis Khan. 10.10 Incas: The New Story. (Mad, R)
11.50 House Of Maxwell. (Ml, R) 3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. Part one. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. 8.35 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 3. 1.35am Late Programs.
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6am Children Of Heaven. Continued. (1997, PG, Farsi) 7.00 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 8.50 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.40 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 12.35pm Beyond The Summit. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.10 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.10 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 9.15 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 11.25 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 1.25pm Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 3.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Every Day. (2018, PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, M) 10.25 Mother Couch. (2023, M) 12.15am The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs.
8.00 Cold Chisel: The Big 5-0. (Ml) Takes a look at the band Cold Chisel. 10.00 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Key Witness. (MA15+av) Roy continues to strengthen his case. 11.15 Autopsy USA. (MA15+a)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PG)
8.10 60 Minutes.
9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mdv) 10.10 9News Late.
10.40 See No Evil. (Ma) 11.40 The First 48. (Mav) 12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The cooks take part in a one-inch cube taste test. 8.15 House Hunters Australia. (Premiere, PG) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop. 9.15 FBI. (Mv) The team discovers there may
8.30 MOVIE: Tombstone. (1993, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R) 11.30 Creative Types. (Final, PGv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGaw, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Msv)
11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
1.45 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R) 2.50 Barkley Manor. (PGa, R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash plans a surprise for Eden.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen questions Judd’s sobriety when he walks into the line of fire.
10.00 Suits L.A. (M) Erica and Ted disagree over a potential client.
11.00 The Agenda Setters.
12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen Nation. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
8.00 The Kimberley. (Premiere) 8.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 9.40 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Grand Designs: Streets. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Phar
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Return, Ma)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Living Black. (R)
11.05 Snow. (Ma)
12.05 The Lesson. (Mal, R)
2.25 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R)
2.50 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R)
3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Alone Australia. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 WorldWatch. 12.15pm Homicide. 2.05 Cryptoland. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. 1.35am Late Programs.
Lap. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.35 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 9.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 11.30 Juniper. (2021, M) 1.20pm Grand Piano. (2013, M) 3.00 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 4.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 6.20 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.40 Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 9.30 Song To Song. (2017, M) 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Petite Maman. Continued. (2021, PG, French) 7.05 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 8.45 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 10.25 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, M) 12.20pm Mother Couch. (2023, M) 2.10 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 4.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 5.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 10.00 Viva Las Vegas. (1964, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mali puts his foot in it.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.00 Doc. (Ma) Amy must confront who she has become after the tragedy that struck her family seven years ago.
10.00 Accused. (Mav)
11.00 The Agenda Setters.
12.00 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
1.15 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 Floor. (PG)
8.45 100% Footy. (M)
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Premiere, Ml)
11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Premiere, Ml)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Floor. (PG)
Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mav)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00
