Teams played off for national titles in eight divisions: boys and girls Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s, and Under 18s.
The Coffs Coast’s best junior players were part of the Northern Eagles teams, as they took on other representative sides from across the country.
The Northern Eagles represent a region which encompasses a large part of Northern NSW.
The Northern Eagles Under 16s Girls team were one of a record 125 teams to take part in this year’s Championships.
Coffs Coast players Kalani Grayson,
Adelaide Keating, Isabel Kelly, and Layci Teale were part of the Eagles side.
Adelaide described what made the country’s top teams so hard to play against.
“They are just so strong, as they get to train together all the time, and they play with each other a lot which helps their teamwork,” she said.
Isabel said playing nationals at home had its advantages.
“It’s good because we don’t have to travel far and we can just go back home after each day and sleep in our own bed, and we have our family come and watch,” she said.
Team captain Audrey Hannaford from Gunnedah said it was the side’s mentality
Guardians win TOGA
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Blicks River Guardians have been awarded the Triumph Over Greed Award (TOGA) from the North Coast Environment Council (NCEC) for their successful forest protection actions.
The Guardians’ “Glider Reviver” vigil stopped logging at Clouds Creek for 420 working days (January 2024-September 2025) and ensured that these globally significant forests were protected from harvesting.
This was the region’s second largest area of native forest destined for logging by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
These forests are now protected under a harvesting moratorium after being identified for inclusion in the Great Koala National Park.
“We warmly welcome this outcome and look forward to urgent gazettal of the National Park to allow the process of repair to begin and to commence the rebuilding of fauna populations decimated by massive recent logging across the Dorrigo Plateau,” volunteer coordinator of Blicks River Guardians Meredith Stanton said.
against the strong teams that pleased her the most.
“Probably just our attitude not to give up, especially against the harder teams considering how much they train together. It’s a very hard competition,” she said.
She explained the difficulties of players from such a large representative region coming together to train.
“We’ve got quite a vast distance, from Port Macquarie, Taree, Ballina, Grafton, Gunnedah, and Tamworth, and we go inland as well as along the coast,” she said.
“And we have very little training sessions just due to the vast distance, and it’s very hard for everyone to get there all at once due to the travel.”
Clouds Creek greater glider forests as intact habitat.
“Unlogged, these catchment forests have a 15–20-year head start towards climate resilience.
Travelling from the highlands of the Gumbaynggirr Nation on the Dorrigo Plateau to the lowlands of the Bundjalung Nation south of Casino, key members of Blicks River Guardians, Ms Stanton and Mark Graham, were honoured to receive the award.
The previous recipient (in 2022) was conservation visionary Ashley Love - the man who first proposed the GKNP.
“The NCEC's TOGA award recognises the efforts of every one of us who held space at the Glider Reviver over the 84-week campaign on beautiful Gumbaynggirr country... and all those cheering us on,” Ms Stanton said.
“It is not very often that grassroots community [action] triumphs over corporate greed.
“In this instance, it is so satisfying to know that local koalas and greater gliders, our river systems and all future generations, will be the beneficiaries of our sustained efforts to save
“That's why we need to stop logging all our forests now and begin the restoration process inside the 476,000-hectare national park.”
Mr Graham said, “Ending logging in the catchments will prevent extinctions; ensure our region and its economy will have the clean and adequate water needed for the survival of all industries including agriculture, fisheries, retail and other services and tourism industries; will provide generations of work; stabilise our regional climate; and capture and store carbon in the landscape.
“Our forests provide us with the only path to a safe and viable future.
“Forests deliver water security, destroying them with industrial logging takes away the water security that we all need.
“We must now switch immediately from logging and destroying public native forests for a massive loss to taxpayers to the restoration and repair of forests.”
q Blicks River Guardians and TOGA award winners 2025, Meredith Stanton and Mark Graham. Photo: Jimmy Malecki.
q The North Coast Environment Council group members at the TOGA awards ceremony.
FIRE SCHEME
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be rapidly deployed in the event of a fire.
The move follows two previous trials of around 350 FFVs.
The new scheme offers a lower cost conditional registration, which includes inspection for a light vehicle and the issuing of a licence plate expected to be a maximum of $209.
The cost for conditional registration will drop after the first year with the cost, including an inspection estimated at $126 (or $75 when inspection not required), subject to CPI and CTP increases.
Under the scheme, vehicles will be subject to the following requirements:
Vehicle inspections as per the Authorised Inspection Scheme to establish registration, with inspection required every second year and registration to be renewed annually.
• Firefighting equipment must be permanently and securely attached to the vehicle.
• Vehicle must only be used for emergencies, not regular operations.
no distance limit from garaging addresses west of the Newell Highway.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said, “We know that in many regional areas, farmers are often the first on scene at bushfires.
“This change is about ensuring farmers and other road users are safe when they respond to bushfire emergencies.
“During the 20192020 bushfires, I spent a lot of time with farmers, tourism operators and other members of regional and rural communities who were so badly impacted by that catastrophic bushfire season.
“I heard firsthand stories of the heroism and bravery shown by farmers standing side-by-side with our RFS and other emergency services to fight bushfires."
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Trent Curtin said the reform comes at a crucial time, with most of the state entering the Bush Fire Danger Period last week.
landholders and the RFS, leveraging all available resources and the expertise and dedication of farmers in safeguarding our communities.”
NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said the new scheme was progress on solving the problem facing farmer volunteers after years of advocacy.
“These vehicles are lightning quick at getting to fires and getting them under control – but it’s simply not practical to register these units when they’re primarily used on farm for just a few months each year,” Mr Martin said.
“A more reasonable method to conditionally register these units for their specific purpose, so they can be used legally and under the protection of third-party insurance, is much needed – and this is a step towards that.”
scheme, so it’s certainly not a perfect solution, but this is an important starting point after two trials,” Mr Martin said.
q Farm Firefighting Vehicles are commonly small trucks, utes or trailers with fixed water, pumps or fire management equipment.
tape.
“There are still questions around some of the stringent guidelines,” he said.
“It has taken a long time to get here and this scheme has got to work for our farmer volunteers, who are the ones that use these units to fight fires and protect not just their farms, but their communities too.”
• May use roads up to 50km away from garaging addresses east of the Newell Highway, with
“Farmers know their land better than anyone, and when a fire starts nearby their quick action can make all the difference,” he said.
With farmers able to apply to register their units under the scheme from 7 October, Mr Martin said NSW Farmers would monitor the scheme to ensure it was fit-for-purpose for farmers across the state.
“We don’t want a situation where people are being rejected for things like needing to have the equipment permanently attached, which might not be practical for a farmer in a day to day sense.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said the measure will save farmers the full registration fee but could go further.
“This reform will continue the strong relationship between
“There’s still conditions around distance, permanently attached firefighting equipment and vehicle inspections (including costs) that must be met as part of the
While acknowledging the move, the NSW Nationals called out delays in implementing the scheme, saying the announcement came after “two years of sustained pressure by the Opposition”.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh said the “commonsense change” is a good start but more needs to be done to reduce red
“Although the Government’s current plan has reduced that cost, it’s still double the amount they would fork out to conditionally register a tractor.
“So while it’s a step in the right direction, more needs to be done so landholders aren’t deterred from signing up to help their neighbours in an emergency,” Mr Layzell said.
Service NSW is ready to assist people with their applications with eligible customers able to apply and pay their registrations in-person at their nearest Service NSW Centre.
More details including eligibility requirements are available on the Service NSW website.
“Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be key to allow them to attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
Free fun for all ages
ALL roads lead to Yarrila Place on Saturday, 11 October for three-hours of hands-on and free entertainment.
The Spring Family Fun Day includes a smorgasbord of fun activities perfect for children of all ages and young families.
“There’s always so much to do in Coffs Harbour but this special event will well and truly be a boredombuster at the end of the school holidays,” Mayor Nikki Williams said.
“The demonstrations and interactive events will be centred on the ground floor of Yarrila Place and flow out into the CBD.”
All-star line-up:
• See the new exhibition STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Follow the STILL children’s trail and design your own spring suncatcher, inspired by still life, to take home. Watch it glow with beautiful spring colours in the sunshine.
• Swing into the new Citizen Science corner at the Harry Bailey Memorial Library for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) challenge.
• Head along to the Story Space at the library to enjoy an animation or
film created in the Digital Studio. Screenings will run on rotation throughout the event.
• Explore the City Centre Street Art Trail. Download the Coffs Coast Explorer App to guide the way. The trail – which starts and finishes at Yarrila Place – is a self-guided experience featuring 15 curated artworks which celebrate the spirit of the Coffs Coast. Continue your day out with exhibitions at Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance and The Laneway Gallery.
“Be sure to pick up your activity planner when you arrive at the welcome station
in the atrium area at Yarrila Place,” Museum and Gallery Service Leader Carrie Kibbler said.
“This Super Saturday event will run from 10am
to 1pm. Take part in every activity and you’ll go into the draw to win a prize.”
All materials will be supplied and bookings are not required.
Saturday,
Support for businesses downstream of timber mills
A TOTAL of $5 million in funding will be made available to support downstream businesses who have been impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
The new Forestry Industry Supply Chain Program will offer help worth up to $100,000 to downstream businesses that relied on impacted
timber mills, so they can meet increased operating costs.
Eligible businesses will have generally sourced their hardwood or wood by-products from one of the impacted sawmills. They can now apply for assistance to cover the cost differences of sourcing similar products from a new supplier, including for an increase in freight costs.
Downstream businesses could include specialised
operations that process timber into finished or semi-finished goods, such as furniture manufacturers.
Eligible businesses could also include businesses that use sawdust for biomass energy generation, or use eligible wood by-products such as wood chip, wood shavings, and sawdust.
Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said, “Our Government’s priority
has been supporting the impacted mills and their workers, and now we have more details on those businesses operating downstream of the mills, we have been able to develop this program of support for them.
“When we announced the proposed boundaries and moratorium for the new park we stated we would provide financial assistance to impacted businesses and this supply chain support program is a demonstration of that occurring.”
NSW Nationals MPs say the support program will do nothing to provide long term certainty to impacted businesses.
Party Leader Dugald Saunders said the $100,000 is “fake support that will do little more than tick a box”.
“A cap of $5 million to mitigate the flow on effects of this cruel decision is a drop in the ocean when you consider some of these businesses are being obliterated and will continue to be impacted for years to come,” Mr Saunders said.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh
said the announcement was a sign that previous consultation with the timber industry had been ignored.
“This is hardly an inspirational announcement from the Government when the stop-work orders will mean hundreds of families will struggle to put food on the table in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis,” Mr Singh said.
“The paltry support on offer shows the Premier, the Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister haven’t been listening to the people who have been saying for years there could have been a positive way forward with a smaller footprint that would have meant they didn’t have to lose everything overnight.”
Additional support currently being offered to affected workers and their families includes:
• Business Continuity payments flowing to impacted mills to ensure workers are being paid while further support is being finalised
• The Rural Financial Counselling
Service providing free and independent financial counselling to businesses
• Training Services NSW providing advice on training to bridge skills gaps and helping to identify suitable job opportunities
• TELUS Health services providing 24/7 confidential mental health and financial counselling services to affected workers and their immediate family.
The NSW Government has also committed $6 million to a Community Grants package which will provide support to small businesses and the community on the Mid North Coast.
The NSW Rural Assistance Authority is administering the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Program.
Applications will open on Tuesday 7 October 2025 and close on 8 December 2025, or when available funding is allocated.
For further information about the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program, including eligibility and guidelines, go to www.nsw.gov.au/ greatkoalanationalpark
Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Spring Family Fun Day runs from 10am-1pm at Yarrila Place, Coffs Harbour on
11 October.
q A student animation showcase will be among the activities for all ages at the Spring Family Fun Day on Saturday, 11 October. Digital animation photo: Omar Lopez Rincon Unsplash.
Nominate a community superstar now
NOMINATIONS are now
open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Candidates are sought for the following categories:
Citizen of the Year – for outstanding contributions or achievements by an individual Young Citizen of the Year – for individuals aged
25 or younger Senior Citizen of the Year – for individuals aged 65 or older
Aussie Spirit Award – for those who show community spirit through kindness, courage, generosity, or by simply being a dedicated and inspiring member of our
community.
Mayor Nikki Williams said the awards are a chance to appreciate and celebrate the everyday people who make life in Coffs Harbour all the better.
“Whether paid or voluntary, we’re lucky to have so many who are the glue for the things we enjoy
about living here,” Mayor Williams said.
“There are legends all around when you look –from the club mainstay who’s been serving up sausage sangers at the footy canteen for years through to those who have been extraordinarily successful either through their work
or calling or by way of their contribution to society.
“Often they are largely unsung local heroes –but here’s our chance to celebrate these doers by putting them forward for an Australia Day Award.
“The nomination process is straightforward and can be done either online or through the Customer Service desk at Yarrila Place, the Harry
Bailey Memorial Library and the branch libraries at Woolgoolga and Toormina.”
Nominations are open until 30 November and winners will be announced at a mass community celebration at Brelsford Park on 26 January. To make a nomination online head to https:// www.coffsharbour.nsw. gov.au/.../Australia-DayAwards.
‘Vollies’ have a bounce in their step
By Andrea FERRARI
VOLUNTEERS at one of the city's most-used support services, the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC), say that the benefits of giving their time to help others boosts their mood and inspires a sense of satisfaction and cheerfulness.
CHNC is a project of Volunteering Coffs Harbour Inc, providing services and support to the whole community while prioritising individuals and groups who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
It is located in the Coffs Harbour Community Village, alongside other community services.
“I look forward to getting up on the days I have my shifts,” volunteer Lenni Downing told News Of The Area.
“I really enjoy the work and engaging with so many different people.
“I have noticed that my self-esteem and confidence have really improved, and I
have learnt about so many different organisations in Coffs Harbour - and I have made lifelong friends.”
Ms Downing moved to Coffs Harbour from “out West” and didn’t know anyone.
Looking for a purpose and seeking to meet new people, she thought volunteering would be the way to go.
She became a volunteer with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) where she would visit residents in Aged Care to provide social support and friendship.
Two years ago, she joined the volunteer staff at CHNC, helping in the reception area.
“I support people with making appointments, accessing our free services, and providing essential support like food, toiletries and baby items.
“My current role fits in well, I have two shifts a week and can also put my hand up to fill in if people are away on holidays or are unwell.
“I take my volunteering as seriously as I would paid
employment.
“I know people rely on me, and with limited resources and so many people reaching out for help, many services rely on volunteer support to
stay open.”
Ms Downing feels so rewarded in her role that she now encourages other people to “give it a go”.
“There are many different
volunteering opportunities available and Coffs Coast Volunteering can help match people with an opportunity that suits them.
“Whether it is with older
people through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, something in Landcare or an environmental space or at a local op shop, there are many opportunities.”
q Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre volunteers Carol Purdy and Kerry Bartlett.
Two more appointments to CBD panel
COFFS Harbour’s City Centre Masterplan Committee is now at full strength following the appointment of Byron Gowing and Peter Nevell.
This committee assists Council to achieve the vision of the City Centre
Masterplan, which includes a focus on revitalising the CBD to stimulate economic activity.
In accordance with the City’s Management of Committees Policy, Council resolved to refresh the body in March.
At its meeting on 25 September, Council endorsed the appointments of Mr Gowing and Mr Nevell (both landowners of property valued at greater than $1m) to the City Centre Masterplan Committee.
Council also confirmed the appointment of Lilian Hong to its Australia Day Committee.
Five positions remain vacant on the committee and the City will prepare a report for Council to consider should additional
suitable candidates be identified.
Meanwhile, Council has noted the NSW Government decision which will see the City’s Local Traffic Committee replaced by a Local Traffic Forum.
“The change better reflects the advisory nature of the body which provides technical advice,
coordination, and expertise to support councils in decision-making for unclassified and regional roads,” Council said in a statement.
The City’s new Local Transport Forum comprises members of the former committee plus Deputy Mayor Councillor George Cecato.
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Mylestom Mollusc festival for all
By Andrea FERRARI
THE inaugural Mylestom Mollusc festival takes place on Saturday 8 November from 9am - 3pm on River Street, Mylestom, in Gumbaynggirr Country.
It is supported by Bellingen Shire Council through the Community Grants Program.
The not-for-profit event is communitycentred, and was created to celebrate the region’s oysters, seafood, fresh produce, environment, art, craft and music.
“Mylestom is such a beautiful coastal town and community, with so much to offer,” event organiser Toni Swain told News Of The Area.
“The oysters are magnificent and worth celebrating.”
With a diverse program of workshops and demonstrations, live performances and an array of food options, the festival is expected to attract locals and visitors.
“My Mum and Auntie Delma are coming over from Western Australia,” Toni said.
“Auntie Del is bringing her practical patchwork creations including t-bag wallets and Christmas cake skirts.
“It’s going to be a fantastic day full of happy vibes; be sure to say hello to Marty, The Mylestom Mollusc.”
Oyster growers from the Bellinger, Kalang and Nambucca Rivers will be selling their best produce at the peak of the oyster season.
Carefully selected market stalls showcasing handmade, handcrafted and homegrown items and live art installations will be set against the spectacular backdrop of the Bellinger River.
Local native flowers, sticky chai, original t-shirt designs, probiotic sodas and tea, woodwork, honey, fresh pasta, mushrooms, handicrafts, organic beef and vegetables are just a few of the stalls that will line the riverwalk.
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“There will be activities for everyone, including an early Stretch & Breathe session with Lara, Uncle Micklo Jarrett's welcome to country at 9:30am, fly fishing demos, the great Mylestom 'Gallop' snail race, cooking demos with executive chef Paul Jurd, face painting, and a kids’ space for circus activities.”
Miimi Aunty Lauren Jarrett will host a traditional weaving workshop for participants to learn the technique “single loop with a core".
"Or make your own posie at the floral workshop with Emma from Floral Couture Studios, 11am in the hall.”
Food stalls will highlight the region’s best produce, and the North Beach Café will be open.
Local community groups will be bringing the cakes and sausage sizzle.
“The Champagne & Oyster Bar will offer freshly shucked oysters and champas, plus beer, wine and softies.”
The live music program kicks off at 9:45am with locals Katie Crane, Danny Stitt, Toni Swain and special guest master drummer Hamish
Newcastle steel guitar trio The High Andies bring the “holiday music” sound to the festival with their Hawaiian jazz.
Slim Pickens and The Bullfrogs perform for the close of the festival with their up-tempo, feel-good tunes.
“This exciting event will connect the community and showcase the magnificent Bellinger River at Mylestom,” Vice President of Urunga Business & Community Jenny Sewell told NOTA.
“Toni Swain is an innovator and as she energetically brings her vision to life, everyone’s a winner."
Stallholders and those wanting to sign up for the weaving or floral workshops can email mylestommollusc@gmail.com.
Helping to make the event happen are local sponsors Urunga Business & Community Group, North Beach Bowling & Recreation Club, North Coast Boating Centre, Reflections, Coffs Trike Tours, and artwork by Redline Design.
q Aunty Lauren will run a weaving workshop.
Stuart.
q Lindsay’s Oysters will be available.
q Saltwater sistas - make your own mists and scrubs with Rhi.
Health initiative for women over 50
By Cosette DE LORENZO
WOMEN across NSW are being invited to take part in a major governmentfunded health initiative designed to support active, independent ageing.
The program, Active Women over 50, is led by Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney and supported by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
It will provide free, tailored support to 1000 women from both rural and urban areas across NSW, who are keen to increase and maintain their physical activity.
“The program offers support so women can be more active and stay more active in a way that works for them,” Rosanna from the
Active Women over 50 team said.
“The free program offers telephone health coaching from a physiotherapist, behaviour-change motivational messages, a programspecific website and a private Facebook page, all designed to support physical activity.”
The aim is to help women over 50 become more active in ways that are sustainable and enjoyable.
“Not everyone enjoys exercising, which means some people struggle to prioritise it,” Professor Tiedemann said.
She suggests starting small and increasing the
Emerald Beach author’s new release
By Kim SATCHELL
THE accolades continue to flow for Michel Vimal du Monteil’s second novel, “Where to Now”, which is due for release on 20 October.
It follows the warm reception of his debut book “Where There is a Will”.
Published in 2021 and situated on the East Coast of Australia, its surfing themes and sense of place appealed to a wide demographic.
It went on to be released
internationally as an audiobook and in large print formats, by Ulverscroft UK.
The Emerald Beach author has followed on with another yarn that taps into his oceanic imagination.
He told News Of The Area that, “the urge to write is inspired by significant events in my own life that have left a lasting impression”.
Journalist Nikki Barrowclough has offered high praise of the new novel.
“Greed, duplicity, fraud, insider trading, goldmines, casinos, Balkan war criminals, hedge fund Russians, loyalty, treachery, lust – and, as always… the power of the ocean, and the endurance of family bonds.”
The story follows a jaded Sydney investment banker who is blamed for the failure of a gold mine on a remote island in the Indian Ocean.
A tsunami of lies and deception is unleashed, with murders in a flooded
amount of exercise over time, and to choose something enjoyable.
The research trial will also contribute valuable insights into how best to promote long-term health and independence for Australian women.
Women aged 50 and over who are interested in joining the Active Women over 50 program are encouraged to register soon, as places are limited.
For more information, visit the program website or contact the research team at the University of Sydney.
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Australian town, a vendetta in the Sumatran jungle, and drama on the high seas.
Where To Now will be officially launched on 7 November, by the publisher
Hawkeye, during a Q&A session at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club.
q Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney.
q Emerald Beach author Michel Vimal du Monteil.
Talking influential art
By Andrea FERRARI
ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast’s most recent talks showcased the lives and legacies of two extraordinary talents: T.S. Eliot and Johannes Vermeerboth chosen for their influence on modern creatives.
For instance, the awardwinning musical Cats, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, draws on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats (1939), a whimsical series of poems by the otherwise serious T.S. Eliot.
The talk, ”T.S. Eliot and Art” was presented by Toby Faber, grandson of the founder of Faber & Faber - the independent publishing house in Bloomsbury, London, that was Eliot’s publisher.
The talk’s title refers to the whimsical illustrations
Eliot produced to accompany the Book of Practical Cats, and his popularity with visual artists and photographers of the time, including Wyndham Lewis, Cecil Beaton and Man Ray.
Eliot was himself influenced by many contemporary literary figures, including Ezra Pound and WB Yeats.
The prickly relationship he had with fellow Bloomsbury notable, Virginia Woolf, probably stems from his departure from Woolf’s Hogarth Press to join Faber & Faber in 1925.
She later described him as a “stuck-up humbug” and ridiculed his conservative attire.
Noted landscape painter and accomplished art historian and lecturer, Lydia
Bauman, delivered the talk “Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure”.
Vermeer was a perfectionist, Lydia explained, and a spendthrift when it came to buying expensive paints, much to the chagrin of his longsuffering wife.
Only 36 Vermeer artworks remain - one third of these represent music making.
None of Vermeer’s works, or those of his many contemporaries, were commissioned by royalty or the church.
Moderately successful in his lifetime, particularly in his home city of Delft, Vermeer was a master of light.
Nearly all of his interior artworks were created in one room, yet his exceptional compositional skills have turned him into one of the most
revered painters in the world.
“Not only that, but there was nothing random in any of Vermeer’s works,” Lydia Bauman explained.
“Everything was symbolic; objects, placement, colour combinations and perspective.”
Love, melancholy, music making and domestic chores were elevated by Vermeer into luminous studies on human life.
“Once again, these two talks showcase the diversity of topics ArtsNational Coffs Coast brings to arts lovers in our city and beyond,” said ArtsNational Coffs Coast spokesperson Annie Talve.
“In October we leave Europe and move closer to our part of the world with “Land of the Monkey God: The Art and Architecture of Sri Lanka.”
To find out more, visit artsnationalcoffscoast.au.
Major speeding incidents on the Mid North Coast
THREE lives were lost on New South Wales roads during the October long weekend.
NSW Police’s Operation Labour Day 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 3 October and concluded at 11.59pm on Monday 6 October.
The high-visibility operation saw police across the state targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat belt and helmet offences, with double demerits in place for the duration of the four-day operation.
Across the state, police issued 11,389 Traffic Infringement Notices, including 4,026 for speed related offences, 302 for
mobile phone usage, and 174 seatbelt/helmet related offences.
PPolice conducted more than 214,906 breath tests, with 300 drink driving offences recorded.
A total of 11,283 drug tests were undertaken with 724 drug driving offences detected, while 285 major crashes were reported.
Since Wednesday 1 January 2025, 277 people have been killed on NSW roads.
Over this long weekend three people lost their lives – all of which occurred in northern NSW.
Acting Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Ryan Park said still too many lives are being lost to recklessness
on our roads.
“Three people lost their lives over the weekend, not because of bad luck, but because of bad decisions taken on our roads,” Minister Park said.
“These crashes aren’t accidents, they’re preventable. Every time someone speeds, looks at their phone or drives under the influence, they’re putting lives on the line.
“As we head into one of the busiest times of year on our roads, the message couldn’t be clearer.
“Slow down, pay attention and never drive if you’ve been drinking or taking drugs.”
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant
Commissioner David Driver APM said even one incident that sees road users putting lives in danger is one too many.
“Officers this weekend saw several incidents of drink and drug driving, speeding, and not following the road rules and it’s devastating that families are now mourning the loss of loved ones.
“While most drivers are doing the right thing, we are disappointed that we continue to see people choosing to put themselves and other road users in danger.
“While this traffic operation has concluded, drivers can always expect to see police out on our
roads, and we will continue to target dangerous driving to ensure the safety of our communities.”
Incidents of note include:
• About 10.10pm on Saturday 4 October, officers attached to Coffs Harbour Highway Patrol allegedly detected a vehicle travelling on the Pacific Highway, Dirty Creek, at 183kph in a 110kph zone. The 19-year-old male driver was issued a court attendance notice to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday 2 December 2025. It will also be alleged that the vehicle was not displaying P plates. The driver was issued a $330 fine for not displaying P plates. He was also issued a licence suspension notice.
• About 10:25am on Sunday, 5 October, officers attached to Grafton Highway Patrol stopped a 17-year-old girl allegedly travelling at 157kmh in a 110kmh zone along the Pacific Highway, Pillar Valley. She was issued a $3,054 infringement and a six-month licence suspension notice.
• About 4pm on Sunday 5 October, officers from Mid North Coast Highway Patrol stopped a 40-year-old man on Lighthouse Road, Port Macquarie for a random breath test where he allegedly returned a reading of 0.241. He was charged with High Range PCA – 2nd offence. His licence was also suspended.
Landmark lit blue for Carers Week
By Andrea FERRARI
NATIONAL Carers Weeks begins on Sunday 12 October with local landmarks across NSW to be bathed in blue.
The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour will beam in blue as will the Macksville Bridge.
Marking the beginning of National Carers Week (12-18 October 2025) the lightings celebrate the 958,500 people who provide care to a family member or friend.
From Carers NSW, the state’s peak nongovernment organisation for
carers, CEO Elena Katrakis said the campaign is about recognition and connection.
Carers are mostly individuals who provide support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, drug and/or alcohol dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail.
“Carers are the quiet achievers in our communities, providing daily support to family and friends with little recognition,” Ms Katrakis said.
celebrate you’.”
Across NSW, 17 sites will be lit in blue light, stretching from stadiums and hotels to bridges, town halls and visitor centres.
Carers NSW is inviting the community to get involved by capturing the blue-lit landmarks and sharing them on social media.
Photos can be uploaded using #LightUpWithCarersNSW.
q ArtsNational Coffs Coast Chair Annie Talve and Lydia Bauman.
“Lighting up NSW in blue is a beautiful way to say, ‘we see you, we thank you, and we
q The Big Banana will light up blue for National Carers Week.
11th October | 10am – 12pm
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CHOWN is five
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) is celebrating five years of delivering meaningful and engaging events and social connections through its objectives of being an advocate for change and empowering and building resilience in a changing world.
A celebration event will take place on Wednesday 12 November at Shoreline’s Pavilion Room, from 10am
to Noon, featuring keynote speaker, comedian and writer Mandy Nolan,
The vision for CHOWN was forged by four passionate retired businesswomen who wanted to help older women in the community age well.
They began considerable research and strategic planning, acquired seed funding, and founded the Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network in November 2020.
The network has maintained monthly meetings with relevant guest
speakers and facilitators addressing key areas of wellbeing, skills learning, empowerment and health in the form of seminars, workshops and collaborative forums.
A strategic component of the group is forming working relationships with relevant organisations like Coffs Harbour Women’s Health, Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living, Healthy North Coast and UTS Business School.
“Essential to the success of any network, especially
an older women’s network, is maintaining social interactions,” CHOWN coordinator Lorraine Penn told News Of The Area.
“It exercises the brain and
is the best way to improve cognitive health and, of course, social connection.”
The network holds monthly coffee catch-ups, lunches, dinners and outings.
q Coffs Harbour Older Women Network launched in 2020 with Yvonne Kachel, Lorraine Penn, Bronwyn Chalmers and Daniela Martignano. Photo: supplied.
“New projects for 2026 are solutions-based housing for older women at risk of homelessness, and online conversational-style professional development webinars.”
For more information or to attend the celebration event contact Lorraine Penn on 0404 163 136 or coffsharbour@ownnsw.org. au
There are currently more than 23 groups like the Coffs Harbour OWN spread around NSW operating as affiliates of OWN NSW based in Sydney. The closest one to Coffs Harbour is based in Wyong.
Add your voice to the CWA’s annual women’s survey
COST-OF-LIVING pressures and access to basic needs like health services are some of the key issues emerging from the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW Annual Women’s Survey.
The survey is now in its second year and is currently open to all women in communities across the state.
“Last year’s survey really proved to us the need for somewhere for women to highlight their greatest concerns and the issues having the greatest impact on their lives, and on their communities as a whole,” said CWA of NSW President
Tanya Jolly.
“We got hundreds of responses that have helped inform and strengthen our advocacy efforts in 2025, and we’re confident of a similar level of engagement with our second survey.
“Being able to show these results to policy-makers, and present really clear evidence for change, is the strength of a survey like this and I’d urge all women to take some time to put their feelings and experiences forward.”
The survey closes at the end of October, but some preliminary results show that economic pressures, job security and the state
of rural and regional health services are currently among the leading concerns of respondents.
“One of the questions asks what would improve their economic wellbeing, with an analysis of interim responses revealing recurring themes of financial stress, structural barriers, and unmet needs, pointing to areas for urgent policy focus and systemic change,” Tanya said.
“Cost-of-living topped the concerns, respondents saying their income whether from work, pensions, or support payments was no longer sufficient to cover
basic needs like groceries and utilities.
“This financial pressure was amplified in remote areas where goods and services cost more.”
Concerns are also being raised about the precarious nature of work in many regional communities, especially for casual workers, carers returning to work, and younger women. It was also highlighted that available jobs often don’t cover the cost of living or lack stability.
On the question, “What would make the biggest difference to healthcare in your community?”, the
urgent need for more GPs and primary care doctors is currently leading responses.
The affordability of health care is also being highlighted, exacerbated by the decline in bulk billing in many communities.
The survey covers a raft of issues, including housing stocks, education opportunities, infrastructure, childcare options and telecommunications.
“To date, the types of concerns that are coming to light are not really a surprise, particularly for those in remote, rural and regional NSW, but what this survey offers us is the chance to put
concrete numbers around the problems, and their significance,” Tanya said.
“That can speak louder than words alone when it comes to our discussions with policy-makers.
“To continue with our efforts to make a case for change, we need every woman’s voice, so I’d urge you to complete the survey if you haven’t already and urge your friends and family to be involved, too.”
To complete the survey, go to https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ VV7HSZB.
Responses close on 31 October.
Make Space for artist Emma Gentle
By Andrea FERRARI
EMERGING Coffs Coast
artist Emma Gentle has been successful in gaining a free exhibition through an Arts Mid North Coast and Gowing
Bros initiative called “Make Space”.
Her work can be seen in Coffs Central between 16-28 October.
She will be showing her “Deeper Than This”
photographic and film installation, which invites the viewer into the reflections within Gumbaynggirr/ Dunghutti and Ngambaa waterways.
“The Make Space program offers local artists a public space to exhibit, which has meant that people like me who are new to creating a solo exhibition can test the waters with their local community,” Ms Gentle told News Of The Area.
“The accessibility of Coffs Central is perfect for showing art to people who wouldn’t usually go to a gallery, or may not always find time, and that interests me because I am a strong advocate of art being available for everyone.”
Opening night is 16 October, from 5pm-7pm in the Coffs Central Gallery, where Ms Gentle will talk
about her work.
She will also be in the gallery on weekends, Monday and Tuesdays.
The exhibition of photographs and short films invites the viewer to “take in the wonders of clandestine reflection, upon which the unknowable can be gently pondered”.
The original concept for the exhibition was envisaged during the quieter days of COVID-19, and continues to evolve.
Ms Gentle has exhibited her sculptural and mixed media artworks and photographs in group exhibitions in San Miguel de Allende and San Cristobal de las Casas (Mexico), London (UK), Sydney, and Australia’s Mid North Coast.
“Deeper Than This” is her first solo exhibition.
Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream
By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP
A QUIET life in the countryside appeals to nearly half of Australia's city residents, but concerns about access to health care, housing and jobs are stopping them making the move.
Country Australia is on track to become home to 11 million people by 2032, or 40 percent of the population, while 40 percent of people living in the cities are considering a move to the bush, research from the Regional Australia Institute shows.
While the country lifestyle and lower cost-of-living was appealing, access to housing, health care, connectivity and public transport were seen as key barriers.
Those findings - along with a lack of progress on skilled workforce and
education targets - has prompted the think tank to call for "40 for the regions".
Regional Australia should get 40 percent of the seats at policy-makers' tables, with the same percentage of new migrant settlements and the homes to be built under the National Housing Accord, it said.
"Australia has been caught on the hop by a regional renaissance with critical services, infrastructure and skills playing catch-up to population growth," institute chief executive Liz Ritchie said on Tuesday.
"An urgent intervention, like this commitment, would at least ensure that regional Australians are getting the proportionate focus they deserve."
The institute released a three-year progress report on its vision to ensure 11 million people could
live prosperously in the regions by 2032, finding the proportion of skilled
workers has dropped slightly in 2025.
The school attainment rate also fell to 74 percent, while the regional rental vacancy rate remained "tight" at 1.9 percent in June.
Separate research from the National Rural Health Alliance in August showed an $8.35 billion annual shortfall on health care in the bush, or roughly $1090 per person.
"40 for the regions is
recognition that regional Australia has a different set of challenges to our cities and one-size-fits-all decisionmaking doesn't always deliver equal outcomes," Ms Ritchie said.
q Artist Emma Gentle brings her exhibition to Coffs Central Gallery.
q Arts Mid North Coast’s ‘Make Space’ initiative is hosting artist Emma Gentle.
q While the country lifestyle and lower cost-of-living was appealing, access to housing, health care, connectivity and public transport were seen as key barriers.
Deforestation can cause ‘eight-fold increase’ in flood event risk
q The loss of forest canopy has long been claimed to increase the risk of flooding – but actually proving the direct link has proven difficult since the impact of other factors such as changing climate are hard to exclude. Photo: NSW SES.
THE chance of largescale flooding in a specific catchment area can increase by as much as 700 percent if widespread deforestation has occurred.
That is the finding of a new paper by academics who analysed decades of flooding data from regions in Australia which frequently suffer forest fires.
The loss of forest canopy has long been claimed to increase the risk of flooding –but actually proving the direct link has proven difficult since the impact of other factors such as changing climate are hard to exclude.
But a team of researchers, led by Professor Ashish Sharma from UNSW Sydney, say they have now confirmed the correlation and determined there is a very significant increase in the risk of flooding if forest canopies are removed from catchment areas.
“What we have shown is that the probability changes from a one-in-64 year flood event, to a one-in-eight year flood event if there has been deforestation.
“So we can say there is an eight-fold increase in the likelihood of there being a flood,” says Prof. Sharma, from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
“Another way of thinking about it is to imagine there being 64 different forested catchments.
“In any single year, the most extreme climate would cause the highest flood in one of these 64 catchments.
“But according to our analysis of the data, if there was major deforestation, then in the same year, the same flood would be exceeded in eight of the 64 catchments.
“Deforestation and mega
forest fires under climate change are happening all around the world, so this is a very important topic.”
Decades of data
The results of the research have been published in the Communications Earth & Environment journal and were based on information related to three mega forest fires in south-east Australia, as well as streamflow data in the same region covering 50 years when no major forest fires were reported.
The team were able to identify nine historical years when the climate strongly matched those of 2003, 2007 and 2009 (when the devastating fires occurred), and also ensured there were no extreme rainfall patterns in any of the datasets which could distort the comparisons.
That meant any years when El Niño (lower average rainfall) or La Niña (higher average rainfall) were declared would be ignored, as they can dramatically change the risk of flooding by themselves.
Analysis of the remaining records showed that in the years when there were no forest fires in the region, the chance of exceeding the normal annual flood levels in any given catchment area was 0.016 – or roughly 1 in 64.
However, in the period immediately following the mega fires, the chance of an unusually large flood in a catchment area rose to 0.127 – or roughly one in eight.
“Our paper tries to assess whether the loss of forest canopy increases the risk of flooding or not in large-scale watershed processes,” says Dr Tae-Ho Kang, who worked on the project as a PhD candidate and is now a Senior Researcher at the K-water
Institute in Korea, while continuing the work with the team at UNSW.
“This has been a question raised since the 1600s, but it’s been almost impossible to resolve because flooding in a specific location over time can be caused by many different factors, not least a change in the climate.
“What we were able to do was utilise the data when we knew there was complete tree loss from major forest fires, and compare that to historical records from the same catchment areas when we could see the climate was very similar and the forest canopy was in place.
“And we only looked at flooding data in the wet season immediately following those mega fires in 2003, 2007 and 2009 – not two or three years afterwards.
“So basically we could see in the comparisons that the climate was similar, the rainfall was similar, and the locations and the geology were obviously the same.
“The only difference was whether there was forest canopy in the catchment area, or if there was widespread deforestation caused by the fires.
“That really allowed us to contrast the data with regards to the risk of significant flooding.”
Absorbing the rainfall
The research team, which included Professor Lucy Marshall who was at UNSW but has since taken up a role at University of Sydney, also took into consideration the fact that flooding events could be impacted by the effect of the forest fires on the surface soil.
Fires can make the soil hydrophobic – which means it repels water rather than absorbs it – thus potentially
there was a dampening effect in the forested catchments which was not happening in the more heavily deforested areas,” says Professor YoungOh Kim from Korea’s Seoul National University and a coauthor of the study.
“And that is comparing the levels of flooding in proximal areas in the same year, so obviously the climate was the same for both and the only thing significantly different is the loss of forest canopy.
“Recent mega wildfires in South Korea highlight the increasing exposure to severe forest loss driven by climate change, a phenomenon that has become increasingly common worldwide.
“According to our study, after each disastrous wildfire, societies need to seriously consider the flood risk increase that will occur.”
increase in the chance of a flood event after rainfall.
But analysis showed this was not a significant factor in the flood risk increasing when compared to the impact of the loss of the forest canopy and leaf litter which absorbs and disperses rainfall.
And to double-check their conclusions, the research team also compared streamflow data in relevant years from areas where damage from forest fires was extensive, versus that in areas where the burning was not so severe.
“We contrasted those two sets and we could see
The paper helps explain the specific process by which a large forest canopy helps lower the risk of flooding.
With more forestation there is a two-fold impact that reduces the impact of rainfall and reduces the risk of flooding.
The first is the canopy of the trees – that is the branches and the leaves –which first block the rain from reaching the ground.
If there is heavy rain it can also disperse the water over a wider area and over a longer time which reduces the peak amount of moisture reaching the ground, and therefore lowers the potential flood levels.
Secondly with more trees in a catchment area, there are also more fallen leaves and that dampens the flow of any rain that does reach the ground.
When there is significant deforestation the canopy and leaf litter is severely diminished, and the water they were previously absorbing goes straight into the soil, which can then more quickly get saturated. And when that happens the risk of a flood subsequently goes up.
Implications for the future
Prof. Sharma hopes the research will be taken on board by anyone involved in the process of manmade deforestation, given the devastating impact flooding can have on human populations who may be living in areas at risk.
“The data is collected from south-east Australia, but we see no reason why the conclusion does not apply in the same way anywhere else where forest canopy is being removed,” he says.
“Our main message is that extensive deforestation has a significant increase in flood risk.
“If deforestation is happening, then there should be strong consideration for planning rules or regulations regarding habitats downstream, to reduce the enhanced danger they will face from flooding.
“We would also advise that if deforestation has to occur, it should be restricted to areas that do not have vulnerable communities downstream.”
Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program
Applications are now open for the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program.
The program will provide up to $100,000 to downstream businesses that have contracts with sawmills or contractors impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park.
Funding will help downstream businesses that relied on hardwood or wood by-products sourced from an impacted sawmill to cover the incremental cost difference of sourcing similar products from a new supplier, including increased freight costs.
Up to $100,000 is available per eligible approved business.
Program funding is limited, and applications will be considered in order of date received.
For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au/grants
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Next at Nexus Gallery
By Andrea FERRARI
NEXUS Community Gallery in Bellingen opens two new exhibitions on Sunday 12 October at noon, running until 6 November.
In the Studio Gallery, “Conversations with a Medium” is a collaboration between artists Diane Judge from Woolgoolga, and Linda Ravlich from Bellingen.
In the Main Gallery is “The Artwork of Gunda Loebau”.
“Preparing for this exhibition began with an adverse advent which forced me to think outside the square,” the Coffs Harbour
artist told News Of The Area.
“I broke the wrist of my dominant hand so rather than not paint at all, I began painting with my left hand.
“To accommodate my awkwardness, I simplified my usual painting style and ended up developing a simpler, more abstract and whimsical style.”
Seven of the 25 paintings in the exhibition are of this style.
“All of the works are recent and were painted especially for this exhibition.”
Ms Loebau has enjoyed drawing and painting from an early age.
As a young woman, her vision of art expressed itself in photography during extensive travels.
“I was captivated by the boldness and colours in landscapes.”
In this exhibition she portrays flowers in a contemporary way, from romantic images to whimsical shapes in vibrant colours.
Diane and Linda first met in 2020 at TAFE while doing ceramic studies, and their encouragement of each other’s creative endeavours has continued.
The works in their exhibition are about the silent
conversation an artist has with the medium; listening to it, feeling it, and responding intuitively to give physical form to something intangible or hidden.
“My works are inspired by my response to day-to-day observations – the things I see, hear and think around my coastal home,” Diane said.
The exhibition pieces reflect her evolving love of both ceramics and painting, showcasing her intricately decorated porcelain, “with fanciful pieces in an endless flow of script, drawing on my emerging interest in calligraphy”.
Also showing are flowing pieces in unadorned terracotta and classical pieces.
For Linda, working towards this exhibition has reinvigorated her love of painting.
“My paintings tend to be fuelled by emotional events in my life, the joyous and the
difficult.
“I find I work best in my studio when my intellect goes and has a cup of tea outside,” Linda told NOTA.
“It is like having intuitive conversations with the canvas and my medium of choice - acrylic - to see what emerges.”
Her paintings and prints reflect her love of nature, the ephemeral, and the spiritual.
Trout season officially opens
THE 2025-26 trout fishing season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce.
The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026.
Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition, with two million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be stocked into rivers and lakes across the fishery over the coming six months.
The Government’s Dutton (Ebor) and Gaden (Snowy Mountains) Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year, as well as breeding endangered native
species.
NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing locations in the country, stretching from the pristine rivers of the Snowy Mountains and the tree-lined creeks of the Central West to the clear, rocky streams of New England.
Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said, “Trout fishing in NSW is more than just a weekend hobby; it plays a significant role in supporting regional tourism and driving local economic activity.
“The beauty of trout fishing is that it also brings people into contact with nature, the environment and
the serenity of looking at a stream brimming with life in the water and around its banks.
“Fishers heading out for the start of the trout fishing season will be in for a treat, with our world-class stocking program ensuring great fishing opportunities for these highly popular sportfish.”
It is important that all recreational fishers check they have a current and valid NSW Recreational Fishing Fee Receipt (unless exempt) and take the opportunity to remind themselves of the fishing rules before wetting a line.
A summary of fishing
She
Institute in Sydney.
After a few decades working in all manner of positions and sectors, she decided it was “time to get back to doing what was good for my soul”.
q The Government’s Dutton (Ebor) and Gaden (Snowy Mountains) Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year.
rules and regulations is available via the FishSmart App or by accessing the NSW
Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide available at NSW Department of Primary
Education a priority during Anti-Poverty
By Aiden BURGESS
MEMBERS of BonvilleBoambee VIEW Club are calling on the community to give generously this Anti-Poverty Week (1218 October), and sponsor a child or donate to the national children’s education charity The Smith Family.
The focus of this Anti-
Poverty Week is to end child poverty in Australia.
VIEW (Voice, Interests, and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation and support network.
Members sponsor students as well as volunteer, fundraise, and advocate to improve the life outcomes of Australian children and young people
experiencing disadvantage.
Bonville-Boambee VIEW Club helps nine children through The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” education support program, which provides families with long-term educational, financial, and personal assistance, so that children have all the essentials needed to make the most of their education.
With one in six children in Australia growing up in poverty, there has never been a more important time to support a child with their education.
No child should have to miss out on the essentials for education, and this is why VIEW is so passionate about supporting the work of The Smith Family.
Its evidence-based
Week
approach helps children experiencing disadvantage to overcome educational inequality.
They support students for the duration of their education, and this helps them build the confidence and skills needed to create better futures for themselves.
VIEW Clubs raised
Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) offices, fishing fee agents or online.
more than $1.5 million nationally last year to support The Smith Family’s important work, and they currently sponsor over 1800 students on the “Learning for Life” scholarship program. For those who are interested in finding out more about VIEW or would like to join the club, visit view.org.au or phone the Bonville-Boambee VIEW Club president Gail, on 0428 551 311.
Linda began her art studies in a traditional manner at the Julian Ashton Art School.
completed her degree at the more liberal City Art
q Gunda Loebau - White Rose.
q Diane Judge - Bluetangles – porcelain.
q Linda Ravlich - Navigating Loss – acrylic.
Fundraising in fashion
By Andrea FERRARI
MEMBERS and visitors were treated to an afternoon of glamour and generosity as Beaches At Sawtell held a fashion parade during the recent Waratah Gadabouts lunch.
The event, filled with colour, style, and community spirit, brought together locals for a worthy cause –raising much-needed funds to support Waratah Respite Services.
Waratah is a not-forprofit, non-government, incorporated communitybased organisation registered
with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
It provides centre-based social support and respite care in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga as well as flexible overnight respite in its Maureen Guthrie Cottage for older people, those living with dementia, and their carers.
The fashion parade was a highlight of the fundraiser and was well-received, with the models showing off outfits from the upcoming season’s collections.
“Beaches At Sawtell, wellloved for their elegant and
accessible styles, generously showcased their latest collection, delighting guests in attendance,” Waratah Gadabouts spokesperson Maureen Jones said.
The social group raises funds through raffles at their lunch meetings on the first Thursday of the month at Sawtell RSL Club, then the third Thursday at other venues around the area.
“We also have guest speakers at some of our lunches.
“We have a membership of 34 members and enjoy each other's company and lunching out.
MHERV’s in Woopi
“Waratah Respite Services is a vital part of the local health and wellbeing network.
By Andrea FERRARI
SAVING local lives is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV), which is back on the Coffs Coast.
It will visit Woolgoolga on Monday and Tuesday, 13-14 October, between 9.30am4.15pm.
The van will be situated in The Diggers carpark with a Registered Nurse in attendance.
The nurse will conduct a checkup on blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes and advise participants of their results, Woolgoolga Rotary’s MHERV Project Manager Michelle McIntosh told News
“Events like this are key to helping the service continue its important work.
“Beaches brought such joy
Of The Area.
“The MHERV van is a vital initiative for regional areas as it provides a free service that only takes five minutes [and which] can identify symptoms like high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, which don’t always present themselves.
“I encourage everyone to attend as it may just save a life,” she said.
The MHERV project has been operating for eight years, travelling around regional and rural NSW offering free health checkups to people who may not have seen their doctor in years.
Without checkups, blood pressure, blood sugar and
and energy to the day, and we are deeply grateful for their generosity and community support.”
cholesterol levels may have reached seriously high levels.
Since starting in August 2017, 10,237 people have been tested - 436 men were in immediate danger, mostly because their blood pressure was through the roof.
“They were recommended to seek medical help right away,” Ms McIntosh said.
Last year more people dropped into the MHERV than expected, including women.
“All were welcomed for the check to see if anything health-wise required further investigation.”
The service is offered in a relaxed, confidential and informal setting
Stargazing: How long would it take to get to the nearest star?
By Dave RENEKE
EVERY night, the stars wink down at us like ancient storytellers, daring us to come closer.
They’ve been hanging there for billions of years, teasing us with the possibility that someone - or something - might be staring back.
The great cosmic question is simple yet maddening: will we ever actually visit another star?
The nearest one, Proxima Centauri, sits a mere four light-years away.
That sounds manageable until you realize a lightyear is nearly ten trillion kilometers.
If Earth were shrunk to the size of a grain of sand, Proxima would still be the next beach over.
Our fastest spacecraft, Voyager 1, has been plodding along since the 1970s and hasn’t even crossed a single light-day yet. At its pace, you’d be looking at 70,000 years before knocking on Proxima’s door.
That’s a lot of sandwiches to pack.
And yet, the temptation is irresistible.
In 2016, astronomers discovered Proxima b, a rocky world orbiting right in the star’s “Goldilocks zone.”
Not too hot, not too coldat least in theory.
Could it have oceans? Forests?
Or skies full of strange flying creatures we haven’t even imagined?
For all we know, someone there might be wondering if we exist.
The universe loves a good riddle, and this is one of its best.
Getting there is the tricky part.
Chemical rockets are outthey’re the Model T of space travel.
To cross interstellar space, we’d need the starship equivalent of a Ferrari: nuclear fusion drives, antimatter engines, or even giant laser beams pushing wafer-thin sails at a fraction of light speed.
The most ambitious idea so far, called Breakthrough Starshot, imagines sending tiny robotic probes to
Proxima that would arrive in just a couple of decades.
They wouldn’t carry humans - more like robotic spies - but imagine the first close-up pictures of another star’s planet.
That alone would be the postcard of the millennium.
But the real prize would be a human journey.
Even at 10 percent the speed of light, it would take over 40 years to get there.
That’s an epic road trip - grandparents launching, grandchildren landing.
And that’s assuming you survive cosmic radiation, figure out how to eat without restocking Woolworths, and, importantly, remember how to stop when you get there.
Crashing through another solar system at 30,000 kilometres per second would be a very short visit indeed.
Still, history favours dreamers.
Once, the Moon was as unreachable as the stars.
Now astronauts look back at Earth from its surface in old photo albums.
Crossing oceans was once madness; today it’s a budget
flight.
Maybe our descendants will see interstellar travel as just another commute, albeit one with better snacks.
Will we find life? That’s the shimmering promise.
Maybe it will be microbial slime under alien seas, or maybe - just maybesomething looking up at the
same sky, wondering about us.
If two civilizations are staring across the void, perhaps one day we’ll wave across the darkness and finally meet our cosmic neighbours.
Until then, the stars remain both distant and tantalizingly close—like a
door we know we’ll open eventually.
The question isn’t whether we’ll visit another star.
It’s when we finally get the nerve - and the technology - to knock.
The stars are far, yes - but they are not unreachable forever.
For a species that has already left footprints on another world, the road ahead is not a matter of “if,” only “when.”
q Beaches At Sawtell boutique owner Kim Holt, models Pam Fry, Pam Ferguson, Hilary Johnsen, Maggie Watson and Sue Long with Waratah Gadabouts’ Michelle Foulks (back).
q Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) will be set up in Woolgoolga.
SPRING
FAMILY FUN DAY!
SatURDAY 11 OCTOber
10am-1pm
Yarrila Place, 27 Gordon Street
Explore Yarrila Arts and Museum, visit Harry Bailey Memorial Library, grab a free bell for your bike, and venture out with the Coffs City Centre art trail on the Coffs Coast Explorer App.
Amazing new art exhibitions | Art making activities | DJ Salty spinning tracks & taking requests | Bells for bikes | Games galore STEAM activities | Giveaways | Citizen Science Corner activities | Student animation showcase Peach & Wolf open | Coffs City Centre art trail | and so much more!
Flinders Quartet to perform in Coffs
By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Harbour Music Society will present the Flinders Quartet in concert on Friday 17 October, at the John Paul College Theatre on Hogbin Drive.
The quartet’s cellist Zoe Knighton will give a talk at 6.30pm with the concert to start at 7.30pm.
The highly-respected chamber music ensemble challenges and champions the traditional role of a string quartet.
“Our audiences will thoroughly enjoy this balanced and beautiful program,” President of the Coffs Harbour Music Society Dr Leigh Summers said.
The program is titled “String Quartets with Heart and Soul” and begins with Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95, Serioso.
“This hauntingly lovely work compels attention from the very first note.”
Hailed as a major addition to the repertoire for the string quartet is Bungaree, an exciting and powerful new work composed by Australia’s foremost Indigenous composer and opera singer Deborah Cheetham-Fraillon.
Recent reviews of the quartet’s performance of this work have been described as “splendid”.
“Lovers of Mozart will be delighted with a performance of Mozart’s Adagio & Fugue in C minor, K.546.
“This work is characterised by drama and timeless grace.”
Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 14, Op. 105 concludes the concert.
“This is a masterwork of superb construction and undeniable inspiration.”
The quartet enjoy worldwide reputations as fine musicians.
Elizabeth Sellars (violinist) Wilma Smith (violinist) Helen Ireland (viola) and Zoe Knighton (cellist) have all won multiple scholarships, studied with internationally renowned chamber musicians and performed in Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Individual artists have performed as principals with Australia’s major symphony orchestras.
TICKETS
q The Music Society will present The Flinders Quartet.
By Manny WOOD
Promises become property problems
PENDING the birth of their first child, Peter and Jane were staying with Jane’s mother, Betty.
At the time, Betty was involved in a difficult divorce with her husband.
They agree that if Peter and Jane help Betty with finance, they can retain the home and in return they would be registered on title.
As the family grew, Betty was to move into the granny flat, which required substantial renovations.
The property is refinanced and Peter and Jane begin working on the granny flat.
As part of the refinance, Peter and Jane are registered on title as to 10 percent each.
Unfortunately, a few years later, following an argument between Peter and Betty, their relationship breaks down.
Peter and Jane say that they are entitled to compensation for the work they have done on the property and say that they are also each entitled to a 1/3 interest in the property, as per promises that they say Betty made to them during the course of the refinance.
Betty denies that there was any binding arrangement regarding the 1/3 interests and says that the improvements that Peter and Jane made to the property were substandard.
The parties are unable to resolve their differences and the matter proceeds to determination by the Supreme Court.
The Court hears evidence from the parties regarding the alleged arrangement between them and conducts a careful analysis of the improvements that Peter and Jane say they made as well as the financial contributions regarding mortgage repayments and the payment of outgoings such as council rates and insurance.
Ultimately, the Court decides that Peter and Jane are not entitled to more than the 10 percent that they each hold as registered proprietors and that their improvements to the property do not constitute a basis for an increase.
The Court does however recognise that Peter and Jane made contributions towards the repayment of the mortgage which entitles them to an additional one percent share of the property.
This case demonstrates the importance of formally documenting family arrangements, particularly involving real estate.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
A mutual friend often offers me job opportunities during social gatherings, but doesn't mention the subject again until the next time we catch up. Should I take these offers seriously and seek further information, or brush them off?
Katie L.
Dear
Katie,
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) this month has not only been a win for all the threatened species that live in the forests of the Mid North Coast, but also for the future of this region.
In a time when the world is rapidly changing, the world needs actions that recognise the need for a different way forward.
We can no longer continue to do the things we have been doing in the past that harm the planet.
The ecosystem services that a thriving, healthy environment provides for free are now under threat.
Our forests, for example, produce rain and provide a catchment-wide filter system that protects our drinking water and ensures all the other things that depend on that vital resource can continue.
The pressure of a dryer and hotter
climate is already being realised across the country and across the globe.
The supercharged storms, massive floods, longer and more severe droughts, and new threats like massive algal blooms that are devastating South Australia's marine environment are all examples of what is currently happening.
We must start the process of protecting, restoring, and repairing our natural heritage.
We need intact forests, rich biodiversity and clean waterways to support our way of life, food production, culture, safety and the general well-being of our community.
The GKNP enables our region to develop new ways of living and can catalyse the global shift necessary to ensure that future generations enjoy the advantages we have had the privilege of experiencing.
Regards, Dominic KING, Kalang.
A win for species and the region’s future Workers being left behind
DEAR News Of The Area,
AS a Kempsey local and timber worker for 25 years, I’m deeply disappointed that the government has overlooked sound science and policy in favour of creating a massive Koala Park.
However I am even more disappointed with the way a number of local elected representatives have swallowed the government's spin that workers will be taken care of without talking to workers like me to understand the real impact.
Fact: the current support package is less generous than what was offered
by the previous Liberal-National Government, and even less than what the Victorian Government provided just last year.
Fact: According to the government’s own research, timber workers in our region earn twice as much as those in tourism.
If tourism jobs do magically materialise, workers will need substantial support to make up for the 50% pay cut.
Fact: There are already more workers impacted than the government initially predicted, and they are struggling to all get genuine assistance.
It’s unfortunate that workers are being left behind by this government.
A thoughtful plan could have supported
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Social situations often involve social lubricants. Is your mutual friend halftanked when these job opportunities are discussed? Are you?
I'd be wary about any work discussions that take place after multiple rounds of drinks.
In these situations, the mutual friend may be drawn to talents that don't translate to employability skills in the cold light of day.
Does he for example say, ‘you'd be an asset to the workplace’, as you're shouting, 'I reckon I have another Mojito in me’. Then, ‘let's run home; it's only five kilometres'?’
This declaration may scream “Ricky Resilience” when your mutual friend is sloshed, but with a fresh mind, he may instead view you as someone who over-promises and under-delivers (particularly if you have to call an Uber at the halfway mark). Does he ask about your career aspirations after you've performed a rousing acapella version of Aerosmith's Dream On at the monthly Open Mic night?
Again, this self assurance is impressive, but your performative skills may irritate other staff in the open plan office. Alternatively, could he simply be waiting for you to show the same initiative you showed when you encouraged everyone to join in on a Nutbush City Limits dance-off and call him.
In future, ask him to clarify the specifics (including the next stage of the process).
Or, when the evening has reached its inevitable loosey-goosey stage, you could record him reciting the job opportunity (with permission, of course).
When you play the offer back the next day, you may decide that you don't want the position after all.
both sustainable jobs and a Koala Park.
Regards, John GUNST, Kempsey.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Why are young women embracing traditional gender roles?
By Dr Linda PEACH, Lecturer in Psychology in the Charles Sturt University School of Psychology.
FOR decades, research and activism have highlighted the pitfalls for women when stereotypical gendered roles are prioritised in heterosexual relationships.
But recent signs suggest young adults may once again be embracing the idea that men should be dominant, while women play a supporting role.
In our research, we wanted to know whether young Australian adults were embracing traditional gender roles to a greater or lesser degree in 2024 compared to 2010.
We compared data at these two time points and found young women are more likely to support traditional roles now than they were 14 years prior.
What is benevolent sexism?
Our research explored a concept called benevolent sexism - a set of patronising attitudes that appear positive while reinforcing women’s subordinate status.
It’s part of the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory: one of the most widely used measures of sexist attitudes around the globe.
This type of sexism is ‘benevolent’ because it offers praise and protection to women who support traditional gender roles, while protecting patriarchal dominance as the status quo.
Our research, not yet peer reviewed, looked at two aspects of benevolent sexism.
1. Protective paternalism (‘paternalism’): the belief that women need men’s protection
2. Complementary gender differentiation (‘gendered roles’): the belief that men are naturally providers and protectors and
women are naturally best suited to looking after home and family.
Our research
We analysed two sets of benevolent sexism data collected anonymously from young Australian adults aged 17 to 24.
The first data set was collected in 2010 from 573 participants, 72 percent of which were women.
The second data set was collected in 2024 from 301 participants, also made up of 72 percent women.
Young men showed no change in their support for paternalism or gendered roles.
Young women showed no change on paternalism, but increased their support for gendered roles.
In the 2010 cohort, 57 percent of women disagreed with gendered roles, compared to 43 percent in 2024. In the intervening years, the dial shifted from ‘no’ to ‘yes’.
What might be behind this?
In 2005, feminist icon and researcher, bell hooks, spoke of the ways in which women are ‘trained’ to support male dominance and conform to the system.
This, she explained, is why change in these attitudes to gendered roles is slow and inconsistent.
Australian research at the time supported this view, finding more conservative gender attitudes appearing around the mid-1990s, following a long period of growth towards gender equality.
In my 2010 focus groups, many young Australian women believed their male partners would be unlikely to share household and caring duties with them.
As a result, they (reluctantly) expected to give up or reduce investment in their careers once they were partnered and had children.
Why do young women seem to expect
even more conservative outcomes in their relationships 14 years later?
Some insight may be gained from two online trends that actively promote a return to traditional gender roles: the manosphere and the tradwives movement.
The manosphere
The manosphere is a loose collection of online forums where misogyny and the harassment of women are openly promoted.
Denizens of the manosphere are loud and aggressive in expressing their criticisms of women.
One criticism has been gaining prominence: that men’s wellbeing is suffering as a result of women becoming more independent.
It’s possible young women are supporting traditional gender roles as a reaction to some of this public criticism.
Misusing ideas from evolutionary psychology, the manosphere promotes the view that women and men are ‘naturally’ suited to different roles.
In this view, women are natural nurturers and carers, mothers and housekeepers, while men are natural protectors and providers. Successful relationships, in the manosphere view, happen when both partners stick to these roles.
This view represents a danger to women, particularly in light of recent research showing young adults excused intimate partner violence from a man to a woman if a woman did not conform to her designated role.
Young women may believe supporting traditional gender roles will help them avoid potentially harmful conflict with partners.
Tradwives
The female equivalent to the manosphere is a collection of online female influencers. Many of these are ‘tradwives’, short for traditional wives.
Tradwives mirror the ideals of the
manosphere, encouraging women to focus solely on looking after the home, the man and the family.
A key message of the tradwives movement is that ‘having it all’ is too hard and women should allow themselves the freedom to focus on home and family.
This may appeal to young women feeling pressured to achieve in a world where the system is stacked against them.
But in romanticising the homemaker role, the tradwives movement wilfully ignores the risks in these traditional arrangements for women.
One such risk is women who are financially dependent on their partners may find it harder to leave abusive relationships. Where to next?
Returning to traditional gender roles is mired in potential pitfalls for women, including vulnerability to abuse and control.
What might it mean for young men? They did not show increased support for traditional gender roles in our data. This suggests that, despite the influence of online spaces, young men may not want to take on stereotypical ‘provider’ roles.
That being the case, how will Australia’s young adults reconcile these differences?
Change in key markers of gender equality – equally shared parenting and housework, in particular – continue to be glacially slow.
We can legislate against gendered violence, but we can’t legislate housework.
Until the underlying drivers of gender inequality are addressed, progress towards a gender equal society will continue to be slow.
The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of researchers Ella Rust (Edith Cowan University) and Lisa Allan (Charles Sturt University) to the study this article discusses.
This article was first published on The Conversation on Monday 29 September 2025.
Better planning to increase cyclist and road safety
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE sleepy seaside town of Urunga boasts family friendly caravan parks and regional roads extending throughout the Bellingen Shire.
Perfect for exploring the local countryside and neighbouring villages, including out to the Great Koala National Park, on a bicycle.
Yet, many in the community disagree.
Last Friday (26 September) a discussion on the Urunga Facebook Page showed just how frustrated the locals are with cyclists using the roads.
Less than 24 hours later, a Facebook Admin had to close the discussion to stop the massive (negative) responses being received.
Most found cyclists to be inconsiderate, not obeying road rules, and slowing the traffic unnecessarily.
The community questioned the right for cyclists to be on any road at all.
The cyclist on roads “issue” will become worse as e-bikes, tourists and new suburbs are being expanded into the region. The question is… what are we (as a community) going to do about it in both the immediate and long-term future?
Secondly, is the Urunga community sentiment the same for the remainder of the Mid North Coast?
Should we be actively planning and implementing a strategy in the region, or just ban cyclists from using specific roads
etc? As one example, Coffs Harbour, right now, should be actively planning and building cycleways to enable cyclists to safely travel from the CBD to Solitary Island Way.
Many of the cycling road issues in Urunga have been previously documented and raised with Bellingen Council.
There is nothing they are already not aware of.
The issue is funding and priorities of spending.
Their 10 year plan pays lip service to any new improvements or development for cyclists.
The only projects identified (within the next 10 years) are a 300m path alongside Giinagay Way; advocate for funding to deliver a safe cycling route between Bellingen and Urunga; and a shared path from new land release into Urunga.
That’s it!
There is no mention of linking Mylestom to Repton school or developing a safe cycling route between Coffs Harbour, Urunga and Nambucca Heads.
There is no mention of fixing cycling “blackspots”.
Maybe the problem is broader than the local Councils.
Why, for example, is there no separate cycleway along the new Coffs Harbour bypass?
The expectation is cyclists are welcome to use the shoulder (including in the three tunnels) on the 110 kph freeway.
Whilst that might be a cheaper solution, it really says a lot about the poor safety planning from our NSW State Government
towards cyclists.
CEO Bicycle NSW Peter Mclean writes, “Of the 320 applications submitted to the 2025/26 Get NSW Active program, just 76 received grants.
“That’s a 24 percent success rate.”
It’s no wonder Councils are disenchanted with applying for funds.
Whichever way we proceed, the NSW Government (Transport for NSW) needs to prioritise cycling infrastructure in communities and fund them accordingly.
At the very least, all schools should have shared cycle paths leading to them.
Secondly, any roads (over 50 kph) identified as significant routes for cyclists should be marked accordingly.
Thirdly, new infrastructure projects
should include safe, separate cycleways. Perhaps more importantly, there needs to be ongoing education to all uses of roads on how to share them safely.
A lack of driver education is clearly identified in the Facebook comments.
I am of the opinion a few cyclists reaching out won’t make a difference, however a whole community declaring war on road cyclists, just might. Bring it on.
Regards, David SPEARS, Secretary, Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle User Group.
Workers are an afterthought
DEAR News Of The Area,
I HAVE been disappointed to see workers like me who may well lose our jobs because of the Great Koala National Park be treated like an afterthought.
No questions have been asked to check the government’s claim they have a fair package for workers. No research seems to have been done by journalists to see if this package is comparable to what has been paid in other forestry
changes.
It is sad to see government lines repeated with no checking.
I think most people would want workers losing their jobs to have a real future.
The tiny government pay offer does not do that.
Regards, Bodhi MOY, Laurieton.
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Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not followingthrough with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey.
Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they haven’t properly defined their fund’s ‘death benefit nominations’, telling their super fund who should receive their money when they die.
Just one in four have successfully made a binding
death benefit nomination.
These numbers mean that over 6.5 million Australians risk long delays for their loved ones, with the possibility the money may not be distributed according to their wishes, even if it is stated in their wills.
“The fact that so many Australian families are facing this uncertainty is a red flag; this is a system that’s too hard to understand and navigate,” said Xavier O’Halloran, CEO of Super Consumers Australia.
“Without a valid binding nomination, funds have to decide who your money goes to, which leaves families in limbo, sometimes waiting months or years to access money they are entitled to, and it’s not good enough.”
Super Consumers warns that many Australians believe they’ve secured their wishes with a binding nomination, when in fact they may not have, or it may have expired.
The current system can be difficult to navigate, mainly due to each superannuation fund laying out its own rules, often using confusing terminology, including ‘binding’ vs ‘nonbinding’, ‘lapsing’ vs ‘nonlapsing’, and ‘reversionary’.
Mr O’Halloran has called for a Federal Government review of how death benefits work in superannuation, focusing on consistency and avoiding potentially familyshattering arguments during probate actions.
“This
is one of the basics that super funds should be getting right,” said Mr
Investing in regional artists
REGIONAL
Arts Australia is launching a “transformative” new funding initiative with $2.4 million dollars in support from Minderoo Foundation.
The program offers multiyear grants of $160,000 to support independent artists living and working in regional communities across Australia.
“Practice in Community” will deliver two funding rounds for independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural
“People work their whole lives to build up their super
Development (CACD) to cocreate impactful projects within their regional community and help it thrive.
Expressions of Interest open in October for the initial funding round, where five artists will be selected to begin their projects in 2026, followed by a second round to create a cohort of six artists commencing in 2027.
“We’ve listened closely to what regional artists have told us,” said Ros Abercrombie, Executive Director, Regional Arts Australia.
“They have been asking for longer-term support to work in their communities - different types of funding opportunities to complement one-off project funding.
“Practice in Community is about investing in artists themselves and unlocking creativity as a catalyst for hope, connection and thriving regional communities.”
Penny Dakin, Executive Director of Communities at
Green growth brings risk of bloat and pulpy kidney
LOCAL Land Services (LLS) is encouraging livestock producers to take steps to reduce the risk of bloat and pulpy kidney as Spring arrives.
Pulpy kidney, also known as enterotoxaemia, can cause sudden death in sheep, goats and cattle on high carbohydrate, energyrich feed, with fat, healthy livestock in prime condition particularly susceptible.
“Pulpy kidney is easily and cheaply prevented by effective clostridial vaccination,” said Lyndell Stone, LLS Principal Program Manager Animal Biosecurity and Welfare.
“Initially, two vaccinations are administered four to six weeks apart, with timely
boosters during high-risk periods around every three months crucial to ensure ongoing protection.
“It’s worth noting, the better your lambs and calves are doing, the more important it is to give a booster as pulpy kidney strikes the best stock.
“If purchasing cattle or sheep, don’t assume they have already been vaccinated.
“It’s a costly error to find out vaccinations were incomplete when you start losing stock.”
Vaccinations should be handled according to label instructions and expiry dates should be adhered to.
Ensure vaccinations are refrigerated prior to use and stored in an esky out of direct sunlight when being
administered at the yards.
Livestock producers are encouraged to speak with their local District Veterinarian to discuss local conditions and their animal’s nutrition, particularly if they’re planning a change in diet to lush pastures or heavy grain feeding.
For impacted livestock, there will generally be no prior signs of sickness nor evidence of struggling.
Affected livestock are simply found dead, with diagnosis readily made postmortem.
It is important to contact a veterinarian to establish a diagnosis and rule out notifiable or emergency animal disease, which can look similar.
Pasture bloat is another disease associated with the rapid introduction of new green growth.
Caused by the formation of a stable foam in the rumen, bloat is often associated with grazing lush rapidly growing legumes, such as clover, and can also be seen on some rapidly growing young grasses.
The foam formed prevents animals from belching gas and the rumen can quickly become bloated.
Cattle with bloat may display the following signs:
• distention of the abdomen on the left side
• appearing distressed / bellowing
• lying down and getting up frequently
• rapid breathing, often with the mouth open.
Dr Stone said several options were available to producers to help reduce the risk of pasture bloat.
“Ensuring cattle are not hungry when first introduced to high-risk pastures is crucial. This can be achieved by providing access to roughage such as hay,” she said.
“Grazing livestock in smaller paddocks to allow for more intensive monitoring and management or using grazing pasture management to avoid grazing high-risk pastures can minimise the risk of bloat.
“There are also three bloat control agents for consideration, which
the Minderoo Foundation, said the organisation was proud to support Regional Arts Australia’s vision to bring “inclusive, participatory arts practice to regional communities”.
“Minderoo Foundation believes in the power of community arts to bring people together, nurture potential, and build pride, and in the unique role philanthropy can play to unlock new opportunities, like Practice in Community, that elevate what’s possible.” Through these multiyear grants, artists will also receive tailored professional development opportunities, including mentorship and dedicated wellbeing support.
A rigorous evaluation process will ensure the program remains community responsive, cross disciplinary, and grounded in local priorities.
Learn more at regionalarts.com.au/pic.
and they should get to decide where it goes when they pass away.” are anti-foaming agents, detergents and rumen modifiers.
“Whichever method, or combination of methods, is used, monitoring stock after the introduction is essential.”
Local Land Services also recommends producers ensure their stock are up to date with five-in-one or seven-in-one vaccination, as pulpy kidney may also be seen in stock grazing early spring pastures.
If you have any concerns about bloat or pulpy kidney, or you notice unusual symptoms or stock losses, contact your District Veterinarian on 1300 795 299.
Further information is also available at www.lls. nsw.gov.au.
O’Halloran.
q Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
q Penny Dakin, Scott Howie, Ros Abercrombie, Andrew Barker, Danielle Fusco and Imogen Castledine.
LOCALSPORT
Boost for Northern Beaches athletes
By Aiden BURGESS
SIX of the Northern Beaches best young athletes have been recognised for their sporting achievements.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced they are the recipients of grants to help pursue their dreams.
They are Sara Bergen from Nana Glen (Cross Country), Harper Dent from Moonee Beach (Hockey), Sonny Dent from Moonee Beach (Hockey), Dusty Owers from Bucca (BMX), Valla Parsons from Korora (AFL), and Zoe Tarlinton from Sapphire Beach (AFL).
Mr Hogan emphasised the
importance of the the Local Sporting Champions program in helping young athletes achieve their dreams.
“Those who received the grant have excelled themselves representing the Clarence Valley on the national and state stage,” he said.
“The Local Sporting Champions program provides
q Valla Parsons shapes up for the kick.
Rally ready to roar
By Aiden BURGESS
RACING starts this weekend in one of the biggest events on the Coffs Coast motorsports calendar.
The 2025 Coffs Coast Rally will be held on Saturday, 11 October, in Woolgoolga.
The event features a trio of series, including Round 2 of the Rally NSW Championship, Round 3 of the Queensland Rally Championship, and Round 1 of the NSW Clubman series.
The event has been organised by the Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club, with
some much-appreciated help from the Brisbane Sporting Car Club and a mountain of volunteers.
A spokesperson for the organisers gave this preview of the big day of racing ahead.
“The event will happen during the day and evening, and there will be four competitive stages run twice during the day and a 30kmlong stage run twice in the late afternoon and evening.
“The event is a combination of driver/ navigator skill and endurance as well as car reliability.
“The event was initially planned to occur in May, but
due to the wet weather it needed to be postponed.
“Ian Menzies in a Toyota Yaris currently leads the Queensland Rally Championship by 37 points from Erik Johnsson who will also be in attendance driving his Subaru WRX STi.
“Ian is no certainty for the title as the event's 10 stages will be divided into three heats for the Queensland nominated competitors, with a maximum 75 points on offer.
financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.
“The Clarence Valley has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.
“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.
“I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.”
Mr Hogan encouraged any budding young sports star to apply for future grants.
“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them
to excel in something they love and enjoy,” he said.
“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of
“The NSW Rally Championship is a closely fought affair with Jody Mill currently leading with his Mitsubishi EVO 8 on 134 points, only two points ahead of Tony Sullens in a Citroen DS3.
“Lachlan Moore, Nathan Quinn, and Josh Redhead are also within striking distance, especially if Mill and Sullens fail early in the day.
“The NSW Championship nominated entrants are competing for a maximum of 50 points with the 10 stages split into two NSW heats.”
q A couple of early birds at Woolgoolga Centennial Reserve where over 50 competitors and crews will line-up by Saturday.
The club spokesperson provided details on how to attend the event, as well as its itinerary.
“There will be two spectator points, a day
spectator point and late afternoon/night spectator point,” they said.
“Instructions are available on the Coffs Coast Rally Facebook page, or you can drive to Woolgoolga, turn west along Pullen Street, and follow the signs.”
Pullen Street leads to both spectator points with signs to change when the day point is closed and the night point is opened.
“Day spectator point rally car action is estimated between 8:50am-11am, and 12:30pm-2:40pm.
“Afternoon/night point is estimated between 5pm-
Woolgoolga hosts U19 Country Championships
By Aiden BURGESS
WOOLGOOLGA has hosted some of the state’s best young female cricketers.
Representative teams from across regional NSW played off at the McDonald's Female Under 19 Country Championships.
Games were played at the Wiigulga Sports Complex and High Street Oval, venues which were prepared by 2025 Country Groundsmen of the Year, Aaron Singh and Taj Dosanjh. The tournament ran from Saturday 27
September to Tuesday 30 September, and featured a mix of 50-overs and T20 cricket.
The New Coasters successfully defended their title, with the side comprising both Central Coast and Newcastle players having a 128-run win
against South West in the tournament final.
The New Coasters opened the batting and finished all out for 299 from their 50 overs.
They won the title after bowling out South West for 171 in the 38th over.
Player's performances at
the Country Championships were also crucial in earning selection for the NSW Country Under 19 side to compete at the National Championships later this year.
Cricket NSW High Performance Coach Hannah Trethewy, said the Country
10pm.
“There is no entry fee but be sure to follow any instructions from the Spectator Marshalls”.
The public is welcome to walk through the service park on the Woolgoolga Centennial Reserve.
Competitor cars will be leaving and entering at twominute intervals for most of the day and evening, with service activity occurring while the cars are at the park.
The rally presentations will be at Woolgoolga Diggers on Sunday morning from 9am.
Championships provide a genuine pathway to the top.
“This is where country talent gets to shine, the players know that strong performances here can lead directly to higher honours,” she said.
“Just ask Phoebe Litchfield, who only a few years ago was playing in this competition before going on to star for Australia.”
q Jody Mill with navigator Brody Mill is leading the NSW Rally Championship heading into the last round. Photo: Ray Meuronen Photography.
q Highest seeded local Mal Keogh, with navigator Pip Bennet, are a chance of an outright victory. Photo: Smiley Kez.
q Dusty Owers in action on the BMX track.
Review of thoroughbred racing in NSW
THE NSW Government has released a discussion paper to guide public consultation on the independent review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996.
The review will assess whether the Act remains appropriate to ensure the integrity and proper regulation of thoroughbred racing in NSW and to support the industry’s development and sustainability.
It will also consider whether the framework promotes integrity, transparency and animal and jockey welfare.
The review is being led by former Minister Brad Hazzard, who has been appointed as the independent reviewer.
Mr Hazzard is supported by a secretariat in Hospitality and Racing within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
The discussion paper seeks feedback on these
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns senior teams hit the road this weekend for the latest round of their Sunshine
matters contained in the Act:
• Governance structures and processes
• Transparency and accountability requirements
• Stakeholder consultation and participation mechanisms
• Initiatives to support the long-term sustainability and viability of the industry, including regional NSW
• Animal welfare and participant health and safety
Anyone interested in the industry, including breeders, trainers, jockeys, clubs, racegoers and community members, is invited to make a submission until 5pm on Monday 24 November.
Submissions can be made via the NSW Government Have Your Say website or lodged by email or post.
The review will also include targeted engagement with key industry stakeholders, including Racing NSW and major associations representing
Basketball Conference representative season.
The Suns men travel to Grafton to take on the Grafton Vikings, while the Suns women face off
clubs across metropolitan, provincial and country sectors, owners, trainers, breeders and jockeys.
Consultation sessions will be led by Mr Hazzard.
All feedback will be carefully considered
and will help shape the review’s findings and any recommendations for legislative change.
q Anyone interested in the industry is invited to provide feedback to the independent review.
against the Lismore Storm in Lismore, during Round 6 of the Far North Coast rep season.
It’s the first time the Suns men will play the
Vikings this season, while the Suns women will look to avenge a one-point loss to the Storm last time they met.
Both teams played their most recent game at Sportz Central on Saturday, 27 September.
Suns teams hit the road Rooster signs with Mustangs
The Suns women had a 73-66 win against the Ballina Breakers, while the Suns men went down by 77-59 against defending champions the Bellinger Valley Braves.
The Suns women have won three of their first four
Roberts-Davis in action for the Nambucca Roosters.
By Aiden BURGESS
GROUP 2 premiership
winner Tyronne RobertsDavis is making the move to play in the Group 3 Rugby League competition next season.
The Nambucca Roosters marquee player is set to
play for the Macleay Valley Mustangs in 2026, and joins a team who were preliminary finalists last season as they look to win their first premiership since 2019.
The former Kempsey Dragons junior will come full circle next season as he takes to the field for the Mustangs.
Roberts-Davis played an integral part in the Nambucca Roosters backto-back premiership wins in 2024 and 2025.
He was awarded the 2023 and 2024 Group 2 Rugby League best and fairest, and was the leading points scorer of the 2024 season.
To make a submission, visit: https://www. haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ tra-review. games of the season, while the Suns men have squared the ledger with a 2-2 record.
The Sunshine Basketball Conference is a senior representative basketball competition played throughout the Far North Coast of NSW.
The Mustangs’ marquee signing played seven NRL games for the Gold Coast Titans in 2017-2018.
“The Macleay Valley Mustangs are thrilled to announce the signing of Tyronne Roberts-Davis for 2026,” the club shared on social media.
“A Kempsey Dragons junior, former NRL star, 2024 and 2025 Group 2 premiership winner, top pointscorer, and best and fairest - Tyronne brings skill, leadership and passion to the herd.”
Suns juniors selected for elite program
By Aiden BURGESS
A GROUP of Coffs Harbour Suns juniors are preparing to mix it with the best in the state.
The players gained selection to High Performance Programs run by Basketball NSW, which are coming up in the next few months.
“It's the largest Coffs Harbour Suns contingent in some time,” Suns junior coach Felicity Cook said.
“They have been training on Sundays and through the school holidays together to keep their fitness and skills up as they prepare to mix it with the best athletes in the State.
“They are also staying focused ahead of their 2026 Suns representative trials this month."
Natalie Nawauwi, Ashley Boutros, Zoe Edgecock, and Zavier Martin attended D-League in Penrith last week, and 12 other young Suns (Tyler Sens, Felix Schmidt, Jack Kirkland, Millie Cook, Leah Lynwood, Laura Fox, Ariana Yaya, Grace Duede, Coco Becker, Blair Hofman and Tahina Yaya) will head to Penrith for D-League in late October.
“The aim of the D-League is to identify talented players and coaches from Country and Metro NSW, who are competing and coaching within the NSW
Waratah Junior Leagues and [to] assist with their development by having them train, play and coach with and against each other in a tournament-style environment.
“There are also multiple high-performance events happening in January 2026 during the school holidays.”
selected for Basketball NSW's State Performance Program (SPP) where they will attend camps and complete weekly workouts at home.
q The Coffs Harbour
who have been selected for Basketball NSW High Performance Programs.
q Tyronne
Suns juniors
Walking their way to World Cup
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Coast footballers Kylie Pratt, Dorothy Ayers, and former local and ex-Wallaroo Danielle Meskell, have been selected to represent Australia in the Women's Over 40 Foreveroos National Walking Football team to contest this month’s FIWFA World Nations Cup in Spain.
Their selection came after a rigorous nationwide trials process, where they impressed selectors with their skill, fitness, and determination.
They’ll now proudly wear the green and gold as Australia takes on the world in Spain.
Kylie and Dorothy explained that, “unlike many national sporting codes, Walking Football receives no government or Football Australia funding, and they have had to rely heavily on our own resources to attend regular training camps in Sydney, interstate tournaments, purchase of equipment, international travel, and accommodation costs.
“To bridge the gap, we have worked hard to secure the backing of local businesses and Council grant funding, while our Foreveroos squadmates have done the same in communities across the country.”
Kylie and Dorothy regularly play together in teams in local competitions, including the Northern Storm
Women's over 30's 11-a-side team, Rogan's World and Wally's 6-a-side team and Coffs City Strollers Walking Football.
“Our families and our local teams have encouraged us from the beginning, they understand our dedication and commitment to the sport and have been our No.1 supporters throughout the process,” Kylie said.
“Dot and I have worked hard and feel blessed to have this opportunity to represent our country on the world stage, and as our friends and family know us all too well - we will be bringing back home that medal".
Dorothy agreed that it represented an “incredibly proud moment”.
“To be able to say that you have represented your country; this has been an amazing opportunity and journey for us.
“From the time we found out that we made the team, we've been working hard and training towards this goal.
“Our kids and families have been our main motivation and cheer squad.
“It has also made us realise that you can be your best self at any age, you just have to set your mind to it.
“Walking soccer is something that we can do for the next 20 years and we love that we are part of this new sporting community.”
As they prepare for international competition, Kylie and Dorothy have
continued to support efforts at home.
They’ve played a central role in reviving the Coffs City Strollers, ensuring that Walking Football has a strong and growing presence on the Coffs Coast.
Their efforts have encouraged more locals to lace up their boots and experience a game that is as much about connection and fun as it is about competition.
They’ve also contributed to the wider story - including featuring in the making of the team’s official anthem, The Spirit of the Foreveroos, a rousing song that captures the pride and passion of representing Australia on the world stage.
For those not familiar with the sport, Kylie has offered this explanation.
“Walking Football is a fast-growing international sport designed to make football accessible for older adults and those seeking a safe, non-contact way to stay active.”
“The rules are simple: no running, no tackling, no high balls, the result is a game that puts the emphasis on teamwork, fitness, and enjoyment.
“It's a lot harder and physically demanding than it looks.
“The sport has spread rapidly across Australia through local hubs like Coffs Harbour, and is now internationally recognised.
“Australia is one of the
six founding members of the Federation of International Walking Football Associations (FIWFA), which is driving the sport’s growth worldwide.”
Coffs cricket gets underway
As Kylie, Dorothy and Danielle prepare to walk onto the pitches of Torrevieja in their Foreveroos kit,
By Aiden BURGESS
WITH winter sports having reigned supreme over the last few months, a number of Coffs Coast sportspeople are ready to return to the field for the pre-eminent summer sport - the 2025/26 Sixers Cricket League.
The Coffs Harbour season gets underway this Saturday afternoon when Nana Glen Lizards begin their premiership defence against Diggers Cricket Club at Fitzroy Oval.
Diggers return to the first-grade competition after a one-year absence and as a result of last year being a five-team competition.
Last season’s runners-up Sawtell Cricket Club begin the new season at home when they host Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Richardson Park.
Last season’s wooden spooners the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels will look for a return to finals action, and begin their new season by hosting last season’s preliminary finalists Bellingen District Cricket Club at the Wiigulga Sports
they’ll carry with them the pride of their community, their journey a testament to persistence, passion, and the power of local support.
Complex.
This season will feature 10 rounds of one-day matches, and five rounds of two-day matches.
The second-grade season also gets underway this weekend, with the Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels beginning their premiership defence against Urunga Cricket Club in Urunga.
Defending third grade champions Diggers Cricket Club start their season against Bellingen District Cricket Club at Reg Ryan Oval.
Defending fourth grade champions Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels start their season against Sawtell Cricket Club at Jetty Oval.
This is the second season the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association competition has been rebranded the Sixers Cricket League.
This season’s T20 Cup gets underway on Thursday, 20 November.
Nana Glen Lizards are the defending champions after having an undefeated T20 Cup campaign last season.
q Dorothy Ayers and Kylie Pratt proudly wear the green and gold.
q The Nana Glen Lizards begin their premiership defence this weekend.
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 3rd October, 2025
Division 1
Lachlan Dierkx d Tim Garrad
3/0, Bo Zhang d Paul Hendriks
3/1, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad
3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Bo Zhang
Park Beach Men’s Bowls Club
By Doug POWELL
OPEN Social Triples Tuesday
30/9/25
M. Berube, P. Booth, J. Dunn d S. Clouten, G. Power, S. Crawford 23-15
T. Brown, J. Clarke, S. Jones d K. Bienefelt, G. Hinsley, G. Brewis
29-22
D. Wilson, B. Nicholson, Macca
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls
29/9/25
P Roach, L Kratz, N Elford DEF J Chapman, P Day, G Hampson
L Jacobsen, H Dodd, C Christian
DEF R Redman, S Kennedy, J Chin
N Luck, S Fleming, A Day DEF G Davidson, K Mason, R Avery
B Connors, J Fleming, J Cherne
DEF B Connors, R Hampson, K Taylor
Darcey Ryan, Dale Ryan DEF E
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
30/9 MEDLEY Fourball Stableford Jackson Hordern & Wayne Farrell 48, Allan Robertson & Heather Snow 46c/b, Michael Howard &
Urunga Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARAKER
OCTOBER 6
Single Stableford
28 players contested today's event, with Roger Young, making a guest appearance, taking the chocolates, with a great 40 points.
2nd Tony Shields 38, from Richard McCabe. 37 c/b.
Run-down Wozz Rawlings, Andrew O'Keeffe 37, John Anselmi 36, Alan Titley 35, Al Thomas 34, Grant Cardow, Ross Williams 33. Bradmans Peter Inskip 22. NTPs 3rd Grant Cardow, 9th Bruce Parker, 18th Dennis Holmstrom.
Longest Putt Bruce Parker. Slab Winner Andrew O'Keeffe.
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 6th October 2025
9 Hole Stableford 14
Starters
Ladies
Jean Beby 21 w/c/b, Carol Pye 21
Men
Clyde Williamson 25
NTP’s, 3rd Hole, Dave Knudsen, Marlene Starr
7th Hole, Clyde Williamson, Brenda Connors
3/0, Reece Baker d Bo Zhang 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Lachlan Dierkx
3/2, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks
3/1, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/0, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Tim Garrad 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Paul Hendriks. Division 2
Dominic Arjona d Char Berglund
d W. Moore, R. Oakley, L. Morris 25-19
D. Francis, S. Bailey, P. Wroe d W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, C. Jones 17-16
A. Stone, D. Powell, P. Lilly d J. McLeod, D. Walker, D. Hull 20-13
D. Catling, T. Wisely, R. Wisely d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, A. Campbell 24-15
V. Valentine, C. Weatherall, D. Valentine d S. Kindred, P. Lawrence, K. Kaaden 23-16
C. Hansen, R. Aitken, J. Long
Korchma, B Tremayne
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls 30/9/25
H Dodd, G Pickard, D Grebert DEF S Mason, L Savage, K Stirling
M Baguley, J Poletti, DEF J Fleming, J Wheeler
N Elford, B Eden DEF M Friend, J Townsend
R Cook, L Kratz, L North DRAW
GAME J Cox, M McDonald, N Foy
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls 1/10/25
G Peel, J Rice, L Preston DEF J Chin, A Wagstaff, G Campbell P Covington, W Vaughn,
Mark Wallis 46c/b. Balls to 43c/b. NTP 7 A: Trevor Mitchell , B: Dave Lovett, C: Frank Hulbert. NTP 11 A: Trevor Mitchell (pro pin), B: Barry Woods, C: Neil Robson. Eagle on 10 Dennis Ryan 1/10 Canadian Foursomes Joy Lawrence & Gloria Rossi 64.375,
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley
Strauch
MONDAY 29th Sept. 24 starters
Winner Sue Kempnich 22
R/U Peter Smart 24
2nd. R/U Ray Willing 25 NTP 4th. Pete Smart Sue Kempnich NTP 7th. Bob Fairclough Sue Kempnich NTP 9th. Pete Smart Di Richards
Putting Mark Ashcroft 14 c/b
The NAGA went to Lindsay Smith with 44, a great start for your first game & welcome back Caroline Taylor who got the Frog with a 24. Also, welcome back to the Frog who mysteriously went MIA for a few weeks. The sole birdie went to Pete Smart who had a gobbler on the 9th.
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 30th September 2025
Main Draw Winners:Norm Monaghan - R/U - John Browning
Consolation Winners:James O'Connor - R/U - Dave Lewis
3/0, Lulu Zhang d Sharee Templeton
3/0, King McKie d Char Berglund
3/0, Dominic Arjona d Lulu Zhang
3/2, Lulu Zhang d King McKie 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Sharee Templeton
3/0, King McKie d Sharee Templeton
3/0, Lulu Zhang d Char Berglund
3/0, King McKie d Dominic Arjona
3/2, Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/0. WINNER: Dominic
d J> Barker, K. Frost, R. Douglas 23-10
B. Worboys, R. Lane, K. Morrison d S. Ward, L. McLeod, D. Condon 23-20
C. Williamson, C. Domjohn, G. Stanford d J. Wills, H. Major, P. Rambow 19-12
Men’s Social Triples Thursday 2/10/25
D. Wilson, P. Wirth, R. Alford d M. Miller, S, Jones, W. Moore 19-17
C. Hansen, R. Aitken, J. Long d G. Power, M. Barker, M. Berube
J Townsend DEF I Muller, L Zecchinati, P Warby
B Clugston, A Taylor, B Fitzpatrick DEF B Martin, R Williams, P Collins
R Smithers, S Shaw, R Petterson DEF J Chapman, D Isaacs, A Robertson
R McLellan, G Hitchen, S Wilkinson DEF C Christian, D Wheeler, E Nicolaou
T Brooks, R Cridge, R Flynn DEF A Jones, J Hall, M Gibbons
T Lavelle, D Melia, B Blight DEF N Stahlhut, N Kotrozos, J Oates
Gary Naylor d Ryland McDonough 3/0, Adam Hind d Patrick Howard 3/1, Scott Levett d Savannah Bartley 3/0, Gary Naylor d Savannah Bartley 3/0, Adam Hind d Scott Levett 3/0, Patrick Howard d Ryland McDonough 3/0, Patrick Howard d Gary Naylor 3/2, 16-1
N. Dean, R. Host, J. Bishop d P. North, P. Booth, J. Dunn 29-14
P. Toy, L. Morris d P. Rambow, S. Bailey 30-11
W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson d J. Lowndes, C. Lloyd 28-18
C. Brian, K. Johnson, K. Morrison d L. Goodacre, B. Worboys, P. Lilly 23-15
R. Douglas, R. Beaumont, A. Campbell d J, S and G. Kindred 27-12
D. Catling, B. Garner, B.
DEF P Paunovic, G Walsh, M Jenkins
P Roach, D Bond, W Meadows
DEF P Cook, M Hastings, A Vivian
N Wong, G Fisher, D Frost DEF N McClelland, J Richardson, J Urge
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 3/10/25
N Wong, C Christian, A Berry
DEF G Hampson, N Elford, P Roach
T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor
DEF L North, M Baguley, G Campbell
J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris
DEF J Fleming, J Rice, W Meadows
A Lavelle, J Richie, B Blight DEF
3/10 Stableford John Gordon
39
4/10 4 Person Ambrose Barry Wilson, Chris Turnbull, Doug O'Connor & Gary Devine 54.25, Roger Bale, Chris Ryan, Paul McHugh & Shane Burns 54.375, James Murdoch, Tony McKenna,
Magic Mariners
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40
Coast Mariners. Before 2023, Coffs Harbour Thunder teams competed at the
Australian Junior Championships, before combining with Port Macquarie to form the Mid North Coast Mariners.
Adam Hind d Savannah Bartley 3/0, Ryland McDonough d Scott Levett 3/0, Gary Naylor d Scott Levett 3/0, Adam Hind d Ryland McDonough 3/0, Patrick Howard d Savannah Bartley 3/0, Adam Hind d Gary Naylor 3/2, Patrick Howard d Scott Levett 3/0, Ryland McDonough d Savannah Bartley 3/0. WINNER: Adam Hind from Patrick Howard.
Trotman d D. Powell, G. Brewis, G. Stanfield 22-12
J. Turnbull, A. McKee, G. Cunningham d D. Stirton, R. Heinrich, L. Boekman 24-17
J. Thorn, J. Swan, D. Condon d M. Hope, G. McAnerny, M. Hodge 24-9
T. Lainchbury, H. Major, R. Harris d C. McLeod, P. Newman, D. Hull 21-8
T. Erskine, D. Valentine, C. Weatherall d J. Eding, H. Katala, G. Colman 24-17
A Baker, G Peel, S Holland D Frost, P Covington, E Nicolaou DEF S Fleming, J Urge, T Karam
N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Williams DEF J Hall, N Staff, E Tindall G Staunton-Latimer, K Fitzpatrick, B Fitzpatrick DEF N Austin, R Flynn, K Stirling J Flynn, G Flynn, D Hyde DEF J Chin, K English, L Preston W Vaughn, A Wagstaff, D Anderson DEF K Lowry, P Paunovic, W Bujeya
H Muir, M Friend, L Mitchell DEF R Avery, L Read, B Hamilton
Stephen Osborne & Ian Malley 54.75. Balls to 57.125. NTP 7 A: Paul McHugh, B: David Eddy, C: Allan Hood (pro pin). NTP 11 A: Warren Johnstone, B: Brett Long, C: Natham Clark
Ladies Stableford Gayle James 41, Robyn O'Dwyer 40
Mariners teams will feature in five girls divisions and four boys divisions.
Teams from across Australia will play-off for national titles across 18 divisions, with finals to be held on Sunday.
Coffs Harbour will also host the Australian Senior Championships from 7-9 November.
q The Mid North Coast Mariners 12s Girls team at the 2023 Australian Junior Championships.
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Lindsay’s Oysters
Kombu Wholefoods
Fermount Fire Station
Ray White Real Estate
Bellingen Pet & Vet Supplies
Bellingen Golf Club
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C.ex Coffs Bowls Club
By Mary BUCKLEY
THE 2025-26 Bowling Season Championships have started with Club Major Pairs being played and won by Ardis Ellsmore and Jeanette Kutz (pictured) defeating Joan Griffin and Di De La Cruz with a convincing win 21-12. Congratulations to Ardis and Jeanette who both played a great game.
Tuesday 2nd September: Club Pairs: Ardis Ellsmore, Jeanette Kutz d Laine Down, Robyn Groundwater 23-4; Jen Armstrong, Mary Buckley through on a forfeit. Social: Liz-Ann Jeffery, Di De La Cruz d Jen Armstrong, Joan Griffin 2412; Margaret Stocks, Rosemary
CEX Woolgoolga Lawn Bowls
By Sue BRACHER
TUESDAY 30/9/2025 ( Tuesday Pairs) Rink 1:D Mason, W Prosser, J Taylor (D) Margaret, Helmut, Darren. Rink 2: A Plain, B Merchant (D) M Hopes, John, W. Rink 3: S Oliver, R Shaw (D)C
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEY
SAWTELL RSL Club Winter Comp Monday 29 September Thunderstruck def Who Darted 6-3
47 MEMBERS and guests played a 9 hole single stableford event, winners as follows: Gents:
Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf
By Leah RAY
TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 9 HOLE 4BBB OVERALL WINNERS 1. Jennifer Blake and Fiona Fitzgerald 24 2. Jenny Malouf and Trisha Leng 23 NTPS - 22nd hole - Jenny
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
OCTOBER 1- Howard Street Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 36 participants. Master Grade: Jake Buckley 97.3, Daniel Finlay 82.1, A Grade: Stuart D 86.5, Johan Greyling 86.2, Alan Newey 84.2, Phillip Payne 81.3, Geoff Slattery
Park Beach Women's Bowling Club
By Chris KEOGH
RESULTS from Social Bowls on Wednesday 1st October.
J Rodwell, J Clarke, A Worboys def J Kennedy, E Blanton, D
SPORT RESULTS
Williams, Mary Buckley d Margaret Stocks(s), Sue Flint, Dot Heron 17-15.
Thursday 4th September: Club
Pairs: Ardis Ellsmore, Jeanette Kutz d Jen Armstrong, Mary Buckley 17-13; Joan Griffin, Di De La Cruz d Rosemary Williams, Dot Heron 13-11. Social: Helen Clews, Margaret Stocks, Sue Flint d Patricia Lumley, Joce Landrey, Jim Down 24-13; Maureen Cotsell, Laine Down d Gary Want, Viv Gayford 23-9.
Tuesday 9th September: Club Pairs Final: Ardis Ellsmore, Jeanette Kutz d Joan Griffin, Di De La Cruz 21-12. Social: Liz Ann Jeffery, Rosemary Williams, Laine Down, Robyn Groundwater d LizAnn Jeffery(s), Margaret Stocks, Jen Armstrong, Judy Bishop 26-10.
Thursday 11th September:
Davis, G McInerney. Rink 4: G Lane, R Bennell (D) H Shultz’s, J Taylor. Rink 5: C Latham, S Dodd (D) T McKenzie, P Buck. Rink 6: R Gurber, A Wroe, (D) H Katala, G Pallister.
Wednesday 1/10/25
(Wanderers) rink 3:J Taylor, R Pillon, Bear (D) G Burgess, S Oliver, I Brien. Rink 4: B D Jamieson, C Nightingale, K Costelloe (D) J Simons, G Lane, B Dobsoar. Rink 5:
DILLIGAF def Fluke Shots 8-1
100s
Brittany (3)
Carol (1)
Kelly (3)
Asttan (4)
Ben (2)
Christian (1)
Craig S (1)
Dave H (3)
Dean (2)
Garry (5)
Grazzi Toscan 24 points
David Turnbull 21 c/b
Neil Sutton 21
Roger Martin 19 c/b
Ball Comp:
John Miles 19 c/b
Darren Fitzgerald 19
John Ericsson 17 c/b
Ladies:
Malouf, Vicki Kelly, 26th - Denise Turnbull, Sue Flanders WEDNESDAY 1st OCTOBER STROKE - MEDAL OF MEDAL PLAYOFFS A GRADE
WINNERS 1. Meryl Fisher, 70 (CB) 2. Trish Jackson 70 B GRADE WINNERS 1. Tracey Moore 66 (CB) 2. Vicki Hunter 66 A GRADE GROSS - Kerryn Little 85 B GRADE
60.1, B Grade: Carl P 87.3, Sam Matten 81.4, Member-440 79.3, Jonathon Mackay 79.1, Member-677 76.2, Danny W 73.2, Cooper Finlay
71.2, Andrew Graham-Higgs 68.2, C Grade: Member-952 82.1, Sam Atkinson 79.4, Billijean Atkinson 78.0,Member-926 73.2, Michael Walker 64.1, Connor Reimer 64.0, Austin Atkinson 63.2, Noah Finlay
61.0, Member-920 58.0, Sineidin Mackay 57.1, Matthew Mawby 57.1,
Futcher 35/10
P Garner, J Alford,J Slater def R Crestani K Dunn, L Mitchell. 21/9
P Poulton, D Hargraves, M Watt def P Poulton, F Gaunt, Y Schmidt 27/10
A MTaylor, K Blow, J PearceKennedy def C Jones/C Venturi,
Margaret Stocks, Jen Armstrong, Jeanette Kutz d Rosemary Williams, Joce Landrey, Ardis Ellsmore 16-11; Maureen Cotsell, Di De La Cruz d Viv Gayford, Sue Flint 21-11; Robyn Groundwater; Joan Griffin d Laine Down, Patricia Lumley 19-10.
Tuesday 16th September: Margaret Stocks, Laine Down, Mary Buckley d Rosemary Williams, Robyn Groundwater, Di De La Cruz 23-9; Liz Ann Jeffery, Ardis Ellsmore, Jeanette Kutz d Helen Clews, Judy Bishop, Dot Heron 17-14.
Thursday 18th September: Margaret Stocks, Joce Landrey, Di De La Cruz d Rosemary Williams, Judy Bishop, Dot Heron 21-7; Laine Down, Sue Flint d Patricia Lumley, Joan Griffin 22-16.
Tuesday 23rd September:
J Colllns, J Whalen, J Hampstead (D) G Woolley, S Ferro, J Lynn.
Rink 6: P Jones, M Lambert, B Pendred, (D) G Martin, P Diamond I Gentle.
Friday 30/9/25 ( 2.4.2) Rink 2: C Nightingale, Fred C (D) A Shaw, A Wroe. Rink 4: Athol, G Cunningham (D) J Corokett, A Corokett. Rink 5: D Chandler, C Albert (D) I Coultman, B Symes. Rink 6: P Diamond, J
Kevin (1)
Kurt (2)
Paul (2)
Peter (1) Ray (1) Reg (2) Ricky (4) Rob Ho (5) Sam (1) Trevor (2) High pegs
Kevin (96)
Betty Snow 23 points
Lois Elworthy 22 Bev Miles 21
Jenny Malouf 20
Ball Comp: Joan Levingston 19 c/b
Susan Maione 19 c/b
Anne King-Scott 19 Nearest the Pins:
GROSS - Ruth Challinor 97 NTPs - 3rd hole - Gloria Hickey, Denise Kaiser, Carlene Bath, 6th - Mary Arts, 12th - Romana Murphy, Margot Gook, Michelle Palmer, 15th - Carrie Fagan, Maureen Franklin, Jan Silvey PUTTING COMP - Kerry Wilson - 27, Carolyn Hoogervoorst 27 SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER SINGLE
Mitch Upton 57.0, Claude Besse 56.0, Member-933 53.2, Craig M 48.2, Danielle M 47.0, Member-934 24.0 –Visitors, Glendon Jones 87.4, Dale Kean 27.1, Ethan Kean 5.0Using a rest, Jeffrey W 100.20, Open Sights: Carl P 96.3, Johan Greyling 91.2, Cooper Finlay 851, Mitch Upton 82.1, Member-677 69.0, Noah Finlay 24.1
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 20 participants.
S Wilson L Loadsman 21/8 V Maher, J Farrell, S Hancock def M England, N Barker, McLeod 22/13
Friday 3rd October
A Worboys, L McLeod def D Francis, A Worboys 15/15, toss.
S Bailey, R Lane def D Hargraves, Y Schmidt 24/15 C Venturi, L
Joan Griffin, Jeanette Kutz d Ardis Ellsmore, Di De La Cruz 14-11; Helen Clews, Robyn Groundwater, Dot Heron drew with Helen Clews(s), John Agst, Laine Down 14 all; Jen Armstrong, Angela Fryer, Sue Wilson d Margaret Stocks, Joce Landrey, Graham Cowell 18-14.
Thursday 25th September: Jen Armstrong, Judy Bishop, Jim Down d Jen Armstrong(s), Helen Clews, Jeanette Kutz 28-9; Maureen Cotsell, Mary Buckley d Liz Ann Jeffery, Laine Down 29-9. Tuesday 30th September: Rosemary Williams, Margaret Stocks, Di De La Cruz d Jen Armstrong, Laine Down, Jeanette Kutz 20-13; Liz Ann Jeffery, Joan Griffin, Mary Buckley d Helen Clews, Angela Fryer, Dot Heron 18-11.
Hampstead ( D) C Davis, W Prosser. Rink 7: W Gavenlock, J Martin, S Wall (D) C Davies, C Baw, J Brookes. Rink 10:D Barnard, S Barnard ( D) S Oliver, J Lynn. Rink11: J Taylor, P Buck (D) J Burgess, K Costelloe. Rink 12: H Shultz, R Bennell (D) G Lane, H Katala. Rink 13: R Gurber, G Pallister ( D) J Merchant, B Merchant.
Paul (81)
Ricky (114, 56)
Rob Ho (78) Leader Board
Bad Habbits 75 DILLIGAF 74
Bull Finish 64
Warriors 61 Fluke Shots 59
Surgical Steel 51
Thunderstruck 49
Who Darted 29
22nd: Frances Gaunt & Chris Oddy
26th: Vicki Silver & Geoff Clerke.
Next Monday is a four ball best ball. This is a two person event, if you need to withdraw be sure and let your partner know.
Johan Greyling 199.7, Jeffrey W 198.6, Daniel Finlay 194.9, Member-677 194.6, Danny W 192.7, Danielle M 188.6, Michael Walker 188.4, Sam Matten 187.4, Cooper Finlay 187.3, Craig M 186.7, Billijean Atkinson 186.5, Noah Finlay 183.1, Claude Besse 182.3, Austin Atkinson 181.6, Sam Atkinson 181.5, Mitch Upton 175.1, Member-952 170.2 –Visitors, Glendon Jones 144.0, Ethan Kean 108.0, Dale Kean 83.0
Clancy defM England, C England 23/5
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Death Notices
HAYDON, Toni Patricia
3rd October 2025, peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care Facility
Toormina, late of Coffs Harbour.
Dearly beloved wife of Terry (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lynne, Michael & Rachael and Jenni. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.
Aged 89 Years
Very Sadly Missed And Cherished Reunited With Terry
As per Toni’s wishes a private Cremation was held at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Roger Syerson Jennings
12.3.45 - 1.10.25
Feb 1944 – Oct 2025
Passed at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Helen, dedicated father of Christopher and Louise. Adored pop to his grandchildren/great-grandchild, Luke, Ethan, Kirsty, Jordyn and Artie.
“Up at first light”
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Paul will be farewelled by his immediate family with a private gathering. The family is very grateful to the nurses and doctors who helped care for Paul.
VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES
Beloved husband of Ann, cherished father, father-in-law, and grandfather of Samantha and Stella, Dane, Petra, Oliver, Isabella, Rebecca and Alexander. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his generosity, sense of fun, and his community spirit. Privately cremated as per his wishes. His life will be celebrated. He is resting in peace. e101025 (02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
ANDERSON
Roland Charles
28th September 2025, late of Sawtell. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Bronya (dec’d), Gary, Royan and Tara-Lee. Adored grandfather of his 7 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. Roland brought joy and kindness to everyone he met.
Aged 89 Years
Loved And Missed Always
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Roland’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 14th October 2025 commencing at 11.30 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
It is with deep love and sadness that we share the passing of Robert Brown Aged 82 years
‘He’s in the shed’ late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Nana Glen, who passed away peacefully on 05.10.2025.
Treasured husband of Leonie for 59 wonderful years & brother of John. Devoted father of Adam, Paul and Emily, and much-loved father-in-law of Tim and Joy. Adored grandfather of Jesse (dec’d), Kyaleah, Olivia and Abigail, who will carry his love in their hearts forever.
Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate Bob’s life at a Memorial Service to be held at Hogbin Drive Crematorium Chapel, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 20th October 2025 at 11:30am. Bob will be remembered always for his love, kindness and the memories he gave us.
In the caring hands of ALLIED FUNERAL HOME 124
Paul Alexander Mears
HEGARTY
Hugh ‘Jock’
5th October 2025, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour. Fond father and father-in-law of Robert & Jo and Richard & Olivia. Adored grandfather of Brock, Akira, Violet and Jack. Brother of Catherine.
Aged 77 Years
Raise Your Glass And Let The Good Times Flow
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Jock’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 10th October 2025 commencing at 10.00 am.
Ex Service Personnel are invited to attend.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour
6652 1999
Mark Adrian Robertson of Warriewood NSW, formerly of Coffs Harbour.
Taken from us suddenly and far too soon on the 28th September 2025.
Dearly loved husband of Jacqueline, adored father of Hailey, Tia and Amber. Treasured son of Ros & Bill and much loved brother of Murray. Mark will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends.
Aged 55 years Forever in our hearts.
A private event celebrating Mark’s life on Tuesday 14th October at 2:00pm at Pasadena Church Point, Sydney. A link for live streaming of this event will be posted on facebook the day before.
SHIPMAN
William Alexander ‘Bill’
3rd October 2025, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Grange Care Community.
Late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Aileen (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of David & Andrea and Leanne. Loved grandfather of Kyle and Rhys.
Aged 94 Years
Forever Singing Country
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Bill’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 commencing at 1.00 pm.
Family have requested that everyone attending wear bright and colourful clothing.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
WHITTON
Trevor Robert MM
04.04.1949-30.09.2025
Passed away at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Orange. Loving son of Mary & Doug (dec’d). Dearly loved husband of Jackie. Adored father of Kylie and Rina. Treasured ‘Pop Trevie’ of Tamar, Jaiden, Sienna and Malakai and great-grandson Harrison. Cherished brother of Karen (dec’d), Cathy (dec’d) and Brad.
Aged 76 Years
The One We Love & Will Never Forget
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Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Trevor’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 24th October 2025 commencing at 11.30 am.
Ex Service Personnel are invited to attend.
In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Vietnam Veterans. A collection box will be available at the Chapel.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour
6652 1999
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MOVIE: MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
SEVEN, 8.30pm, PG (2022)
The third film adaptation of the 1958 novel by Paul Gallico is an utter cinematic delight. The great Lesley Manville (pictured) is perfectly cast as the determined and good-natured house cleaner, who’s intent on getting herself a Christian Dior dress. This of course means going on a trip to the City of Lights, where her unwavering spirit charms the uptight, haute couture elite. An inspired supporting cast including Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson and Jason Isaacs rounds out a superb production. Striking just the right balance, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris is most certainly a trip worth taking.
October 10
(PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 10.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.
Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY BUMP
NBN, 8.35pm
If you’re just now catching up on this quality homegrown drama, welcome to the chaotic, complicated lives of the Hernández and Chalmers-Davis clans. There’s five seasons – and a forthcoming Christmas movie – on Stan, but Nine is taking free-to-air viewers back to where it all began. Last week, we met ambitious teenager Oly (Nathalie Morris, pictured) on the most extreme day of her life – the day the schoolgirl delivered a surprise baby and everything changed. An honourable mention goes to Claudia Karvan as Oly’s mum Angie, who is the heart and soul of this series.
WEDNESDAY
THE IDEA OF AUSTRALIA
SBS, 7.30pm
Australia, where does the myth end and the truth begin?” So asks acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths (pictured) in the trailer for this intriguing four-part series that questions how Australians see themselves and their future. The first instalment dives into the idea that we live on the land of a ‘fair go’. It’s a longheld belief that we live in an egalitarian society, but is it actually true when there’s a growing gap between the rich and poor? Among the pioneering Aussies who share their views over four episodes are Grace Tame, Rachel Perkins, Ray Martin and Craig Foster.
Mastermind Australia. (R)
SBS World News.
Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R) 8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wheelhouse. (Mals, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (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. A look around a luxury home on the Gold Coast.
8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PGl) An ordinary woman’s dream of owning a Christian Dior gown leads her on a Parisian adventure. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)
1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Beneath The Waves. (Premiere, PG)
8.40 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal, R) The life of Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks. 11.40 Next Stop.
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Great Australian Detour. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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SATURDAY, October 11
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tassie Woodchoppers, Tasmania. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A psychic’s predictions become real and dangerous.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) Clarke investigates when a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 9.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Msv, R)
2.45 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R)
3.45 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.45 Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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News. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 I Am Steve McQueen. 10.00 Snowpiercer. 11.45 Banksy And The Stolen Girl. 12.45am Late Programs.
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6am Selkie.
Continued. (2000, PG) 7.05 The Movie Show. 7.40
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson. 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+av, R) Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 10.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R)
9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R)
11.35 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A woman tries to sell her mother’s retro home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner.
11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY,
October 12
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 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (Ml)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal)
9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M)
10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019, M, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Return) 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 11. H’lights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (Premiere, PGa) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Premiere, Mlv)
9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)
10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)
12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R)
2.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Australia Come Fly With Me. 2.10 Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. (Premiere) 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 Late Programs.
MOVIES (32)
Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 9.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 11.20 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 1.20pm Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) 3.00 Mosley. (2019, PG) 4.50 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 8.30 The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. 6am Lara. (2019, PG, German) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 10.00 Metronom. (2022, M, Romanian) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 2.55pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 8.30 True Grit. (2010, M) 10.35 Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and Race.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (Premiere, M)
10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Knife Through The Heart. (Madlv, R) 11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R)
7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a) 11.15 Mobsters: John Gotti. (Madv) 12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.50 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 11.50 Seinfeld. 12.20pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Fuji. H’lights. 1.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Liverpool. Replay. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Blackadder II. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Hot Wheels. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 6am Morning Programs. Noon Garage 41. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Geelong v GWS Giants. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 9. Richmond
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (Mv) Watson confronts a traumatic event from his army days when his veteran friend’s wife reaches out for help. 9.30 Matlock. (Ms, R) A brilliant woman uses her unassuming demeanour
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MONDAY, October 13
Photography Challenge. (PGl, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt. (Mav, R) 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. (Premiere) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Premiere)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
11.30 Mayflies. (Madl, R)
12.35 The Allegation. (MA15+av, R)
2.35 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Three teenage girls are stabbed. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a missing muralist.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (Premiere, MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.45 Murder Down Under. (MA15+adv) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 The Equalizer. (Mv) 11.15 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 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)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.45 Maddie And Triggs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)
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You. Continued. (2020, PG) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024, M, Hindi) 12.15pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.25 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023, MA15+) 1.05am Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 3.45 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, October 14
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (Premiere)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Premiere, M)
9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
Ask That. (MA15+l, R)
10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Labor In Power. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
11.05 The Point. (R)
12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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2.20 Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30
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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 True Grit. (2010, M) 12.25pm The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.35 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 12.30am Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Cassandra assists a local unhoused man.
10.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)
11.10 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)
1.10 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, October 15
6am Children’s Programs. 7.45 Maddie And Triggs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (Premiere)
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Premiere, Mal)
11.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R)
1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R)
2.30 Tough Trains. (PGa, R)
3.25 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma)
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Agenda Setters. 12.30 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Bonneville.
Continued. (2006, PG) 6.35 The Movie Show. 7.10
The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) 12.20pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
1.40 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PG, R)
2.45 Tough Trains. (PGa, R)
3.40 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.40am
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Galore. (2016, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 10.10 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 12.15pm For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) 2.40 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 4.10 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 6.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 8.30 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies has a question for the ‘plusses’ of the world. 9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 11.00 7NEWS: The Balibo Five – 50 Years On. (R) 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
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The Grand Tour. (Ml)
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By Aiden BURGESS
THE best junior Oztag players from the Coffs Coast and Greater Port Macquarie are set to join forces again, when they take on Australia’s finest next week.
The Australian Junior Championships are being held in Coffs Harbour from Friday 17 October to Sunday 19 October, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields.
For the third year, the region’s two Oztag associations will come together as the Mid North
