local environment because the mangroves provide important habitat for a wide range of species.
Lead author Professor Kirsten Benkendorff of Southern Cross University initially spotted the forest of dead mangroves
as her plane approached Coffs Harbour Airport in early 2023.
“Mangroves can accumulate contaminants from the sediment, but after losing their leaves in the hailstorm these mangroves may not have been able to regulate the
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toxic chemicals any longer,” said Professor Benkendorff.
“The best solution is to help restore the natural mangrove forest.”
Since mid-2023, the Gumbaynggirr Rangers have been monitoring the site for natural recovery of the mangrove seedlings.
Yet in some areas where the mangroves have died off, there are no aerial roots to catch and retain the mangrove seeds.
To overcome this hurdle, OzFish Unlimited will be training the Gumbaynggirr Rangers and OzFish volunteers in the “John Eddy Restoration method” to prepare and plant mangrove seeds.
“This is a method that has been used successfully in other mangrove restoration projects around Australia,” said OzFish project manager Zoe White.
“The seeds will be secured to bamboo stakes and strategically planted in the muddy substrate where the mangroves have not recovered.”
The Gumbaynggirr Land and Sea Rangers are part of the Ngiyambandigay Wajaarr Aboriginal Corporation.
“This project is more than just environmental restoration – it’s about healing Country and strengthening our cultural connection to land and sea,” said Gumbaynggirr Ranger Greg Purcell.
“Mangroves are not only vital ecosystems; they are part of our storylines, our knowledge systems, and our responsibility as custodians.
“By combining traditional knowledge with modern science, we’re creating a powerful model for how communities can care for Country in a way that respects both culture and ecology.”
q Gumbaynggirr Ranger Greg Purcell with mangrove seeds attached to bamboo stakes.
q Dead mangroves at Boambee Creek.
q Zoe White of OzFish.
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skills during a capability exercise on the Corindi River at Red Rock over the weekend.
Marine Rescue NSW Capability Manager Dave Bowing said participants were given a comprehensive briefing before getting on the water.
“The exercise simulated an east coast low weather system impacting the Mid North Coast.
“Participants undertook tasks ranging from basic resupply operations to rescuing persons from the water,” he said.
Marine Rescue NSW developed a State Operations Group following the 2022 Independent Flood Inquiry and has since built capability to support the NSW Government’s response during weather emergencies.
Bowing said the Red Rock exercise provided a
vital opportunity for Marine Rescue NSW and NSW SES to train together ahead of reallife deployments anywhere in the state.
“The exercise went very well,” he said.
“We were very pleased with the inter-agency cooperation demonstrated and the lessons learned.
“All tasks were carried out professionally and with a high level of skill.”
Volunteers from the Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington, Port Macquarie,
Participants from
Nambucca, Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Ballina and Point Danger units took part in the exercise to test their operational readiness.
“The State Operations Group is made up of existing Marine Rescue NSW members who have developed additional skillsets,” he said.
Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said the organisation is
including in inland locations.
“We’re always looking for new volunteers, particularly in the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast – two of our busiest regions,”
Commissioner Barrell said.
“There are a number of regional centres like Lismore, Grafton, Kempsey and Taree, where people can join our coastal units.
“All of our volunteers receive full, free training and equipment to help them save lives on the water.
“If you're thinking about joining Marine Rescue NSW, there’s no better time.”
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
q Participants were given a comprehensive briefing before getting on the water.
q During weather emergencies Marine Rescue NSW can be requested to assist by NSW SES.
q Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from seven units across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast took part in the Red Rock exercise.
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Marine Rescue NSW and the NSW SES are given the scenario.
Teen surfer found on North Solitary Island
By Tom WARK, AAP
A TEENAGE surfer who was lost at sea has defied the odds, surviving overnight by sheltering on a deserted island before being found by relatives.
Darcy Deefholts, 19, left home on his bike about 2.30pm last Wednesday to go surfing at Wooli Beach.
When he didn't come home, his family reported him missing and an extensive search was launched by police and Marine Rescue NSW volunteers.
The search began at 10pm on
Wednesday night before being suspended at 1am on Thursday.
The lucky teenager was found on Thursday morning on a small island in the North Solitary Island Nature Reserve, about 13km off the coast of Wooli.
He was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Mr Deefholts was found by a private boat carrying family members, launched after his father Terry made a passionate appeal to anyone in the local area who was able to help with the search.
"I am asking anyone with a seaworthy vessel to please meet me at the main Wooli
boat ramp and take me to sea to help with the search," Terry Deefholts said on Facebook at about 2am on Thursday.
A spokesman for Marine Rescue NSW said it was a wonderful outcome for all involved in the massive search operation.
"Our volunteers were relieved and
jumping for joy when they heard the news," the spokesman told AAP.
In March 2024, the body of a 29-yearold rock fisherman was recovered from the same nature reserve after he failed to return from a trip to Bare Point, north of Wooli.
The City of Coffs Harbour hereby advises that pursuant to Section 115 of the Roads Act, 1993 and in accordance with the authority delegated to it by Transport for NSW, it proposes to allow the temporary road closure of:
• Harbour Drive (Pacific Highway to Curacoa Street) & Earl Street (Harbour Drive to Albany Street), Coffs Harbour, on Sunday 17 August 2025, between 8:30am and 11:30 am.
Telephone enquiries should be directed to the City on 6648 4000.
q Darcy Deefholts, 19, left home on his bike about 2.30pm last Wednesday to go surfing at Wooli Beach. Photo: FB.
q Marine Rescue vessels joined the multi-agency search.
Nature Discovery Centre opens
By Andrea FERRARI
THE North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour opened its Nature Discovery Centre on Thursday 10 July, providing an indoor/ outdoor classroom to inspire young people to develop an interest in nature in a setting surrounded by trees.
The Centre was funded through donations from Prosper Coffs Harbour’s charitable trust for the environment ($125,000), contributions from the Friends of the Botanic Garden ($55,000) and a State Government Community Partnerships grant ($70,000).
Work-in-kind contributions were also provided by
local firm g2 architects for the design, and the City of Coffs Harbour for the project management.
Landscaping works were provided by the Friends’ volunteers and TAFE students.
Officially opening the centre, Deputy Mayor George Cecato said the new education centre is a “university of life”.
“There’s a lot of love and collaboration between many people who have made this happen,” he said.
One of those people is President of the Friends of the Botanic Garden Graham Tupper, who praised the “beautiful design” of the classroom and how it fits into the landscape.
Mr Tupper paid tribute to TAFE teacher and Maintenance Coordinator of the Botanic Garden Rick Ackland, who shared his idea for a discovery centre five years ago.
“Things like this don’t happen quickly,” Mr Tupper said, “and I pay credit to Rick for never losing sight of the vision”.
The idea was sparked by the numerous school visits from a huge catchment area around the Coffs Coast - from Port Macquarie to Armidale and beyond Grafton.
“The school visitors were always at a bit of a loss as to where to place themselves, and exactly what to do.
“We wanted a hub for
q A collaborative effort led to construction of the Nature Discovery Centre in the
learning and discovery where we could share education material.”
There are two curriculumbased activity study books as well as guided and selfguided walks.
“We’re teaching young people about habitat, art in nature (shapes and textures) and wildlife.
“Through these big open doors, seeds for a future career will be sown.
“Some young people will be inspired to do a TAFE course and get involved with
conservation, restoration or land management.
“Others might go on to be famous botanists, inspired by Alex Floyd who was a founder of Coffs’ Botanic Garden.”
Mr Tupper referred to a 500-year-old tree that stirs children’s imaginations.
“We ask them to think about what that tree might have seen”.
The Welcome to Country for the opening was given by Uncle Richard Widders.
Acting General Manager City of Coffs Harbour Andrew
Beswick, a director of Prosper, spoke of the Botanic Garden’s unique CBD location and praised the fundraising efforts and commitment of fellow Prosper Directors Ann Gee, Leonie Henschke, Leslie Juhasz and Dave Munro.
The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is on the corner of Hardacre and Coffs streets and is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Entry is free.
For more information, visit coffsbotanicgarden.com. au.
q President of the Friends of the Botanic Garden Graham Tupper with volunteers Tony Liebregts and Louise Power.
Cash, jewellery seized at Sapphire Beach
TWO men have been charged after police seized cash and jewellery during a vehicle stop north of Coffs Harbour.
Just after 2pm on Thursday 10 July, officers attached to Coffs Harbour Region Enforcement Squad were patrolling the Pacific Highway at Sapphire Beach
when they detected a vehicle allegedly travelling at approximately 110km/h in a signposted 60km/h zone.
Police stopped the vehicle at Opal Boulevard, Korora, and spoke with the driver, 28-year-old Ali Younes, and his passenger, 31-year-old Lisala Langi.
During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly located and seized jewellery and $4,550 in cash.
Inquiries revealed Langi had an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to alleged domestic offences.
The two men were arrested and taken to Coffs
Harbour Police Station. Younes was charged with “drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/manner dangerous”, “class A motor vehicle exceed speed over 45 km/h – estimated”, “drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load”, “not comply P2 licence condition not
display P plates”, and “deal with property proceeds of crime equal to/ more than $10000”.
The outstanding warrant was executed, and Langi was charged with two counts of “contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic)”.
Both men were ordered to appear before Bail Division Court 1 on Friday 11 July.
Younes’ matters are now listed for mention again on 16 July at Coffs Harbour local court.
Langi was granted conditional bail and his matters are listed for mention on 25 August at Fairfield.
q Uncle Richard Widders, Cr George Cecato with Prosper board members Annie Gee from g2 Architects and Leonie Henschke.
Regional Botanic Garden at Coffs Harbour.
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KoaLaMan hits the road to find a home
By Andrew VIVIAN
DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney - it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”.
The 550km, 30-day walk from the “Happy Frog” in Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging of koala habitat.
He leaves on Saturday morning at 9am and aims to be at Macquarie Street by 20 August.
KoaLaMan will be lugging a 25kg pack containing the food and equipment needed for self sufficiency on the road, although generosity from well wishers along the way will be appreciated.
He expects to have some company for parts of the journey but does not want to endanger others when he is on the freeway.
Day one will be the most arduous, 26km to Urunga, while others will be more “leisurely”.
Mr Elzer said his walk is symbolic because the public has been locked out of Orara East State Forest.
“There is a koala hub in the forest and everything around it is being logged," he said.
“I haven’t got many options, so I am going down to Sydney to ask Chris Minns, ‘Where is our Great Koala National Park (GKNP) which was promised two and a half years ago?'
“They are doing the exact opposite [and] logging the park.
“It’s not only koalas, but all the other threatened native species as well.”
Mr Elzer said that during his recent 12day hunger strike, he spoke to a number of politicians.
He said he received a positive response
from Greens members, but only “hollow promises” from others.
“The average person in towns and cities still sees a lot of trees and thinks everything is okay, but scientists are sounding the alarm on a daily basis.
“If we don’t change our forestry practices many of our animals will become extinct.
“It’s time for the Government to deliver on its promises and go even further and end native forest logging.”
q KoaLaMan starts the long walk to Sydney. Photo: Peter Elzer.
Sandy Beach bush tucker garden opens
By Andrew VIVIAN
IT WAS a day of “cultural immersion” for the official opening of the Sandy Beach Bushtucker garden on Saturday 12 July.
The event was organised as a family day and was held in celebration of the 50th year of NAIDOC.
It included a smoking ceremony, traditional dance,
music, a bush tucker lunch and activities for kids, including making damper and painting rocks.
The garden has been supported by the Coffs Coast Regional Park Trust Board in collaboration with Garby Elders, the Sandy Beach Action Group (Sandbag) and Coffs Harbour City Council.
One of the organisers, Aunty Yvette Pacey, said that
planting the garden was an immersive experience for school students.
The Biodiversity Doctor, Adam Parkins, was contracted to carry out the work with their help and that of the Darrunda Wajaarr Rangers.
Aunty Deb Dootsen, one of the Garby Elders, provided cultural guidelines about what to plant and how.
The native food plantings
q The garden is the first in Coffs Harbour on public land.
are laid out in the design of a Diamond Head Python, the totem for the area.
The garden has been supported by the Coffs Coast Regional Park Trust Board in collaboration with Garby Elders, the Sandy Beach Action Group (Sandbag) and City of Coffs Harbour.
Organisers hope it will be the first of many.
Chair of Sandbag Peter
Quiddington, said that to the casual observer walking along the reserve pathway, the garden is barely noticeable, as the plants naturally blend into the existing vegetation.
He said the plan is that the edible native tree crops will be gradually integrated throughout the foreshore vegetation.
At the centre will be a description of the plants and their uses.
In addition, bush food plantings are being added to an area being revegetated along the foreshore on the Sandy Beach Reserve.
Aunty Yvette said the garden is an enormous success.
“It’s become a local symbol of collaboration and reconciliation in the area," she said.
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q The opening of the bush tucker garden was a family affair. Photo: Sandbag.
Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes
LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of threemonth and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes.
The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network.
The longer term passes have recently been paused by the state government, leaving only more expensive 14-day and 30-day options.
“These passes weren’t a luxury, they were essential for regional communities,” Ms MacDonald said.
“They allowed students to travel home from university, families to access medical care, and older residents to stay socially connected.
“Scrapping these longer-term passes leaves only expensive, inflexible options that just don’t work for regional travel.
“This is a quiet cost-of-
living increase that hits the bush hardest.”
The petition calls on the NSW Government to immediately reinstate the longer term Discovery Passes or introduce an equivalent long-term option without delay.
Ms MacDonald encouraged all regional travellers to add their names to the petition.
“Regional people shouldn’t have to beg for basic services that metro passengers take for granted,” she said.
The NSW Government has previously stated the longer term passes were solely intended for tourism use, and were never intended as a discounted product for commuters or as a concessional entitlement.
A review is currently underway on their use.
The petition can be signed on the NSW Parliament website.
No ‘hard and fast date’ for XPT replacements
By John WATTS
THE wait for XPT replacement trains looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, with Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Camilla Drover unable to put a date on when the new trains would come into service.
“I’m not willing to commit to a hard and fast date,” she said at a recent Parliamentary budget estimates hearing.
According to the Transport for NSW website, “The NSW Government is replacing the ageing NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safe, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.”
In February, Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said in a statement, “The XPT fleet has reached an impressive 40-plus years in
service and work is underway to ensure the fleet continues to provide passengers with a safe and comfortable service until the next generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service.
“The NSW Government has committed $40.3 million over five years for the XPT Life Extension Project.”
Since then, XPT services to the Mid North Coast have been reduced while the ageing XPTs are refurbished.
The new trains were originally planned to be running by January 2023, but so far few of the 29 trains ordered have arrived.
News Of The Area sought comment from Transport for NSW as to whether the fact the refurbishment will take five years, also means the new trains will not come into service for at least five years, and whether the region will continue to receive a limited service during that time.
“The XPT Life Extension Project is to ensure the current fleet continues to provide passengers with a reliable and comfortable service until the next generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
“A timeline for the new Regional Rail Fleet’s entry into service will be confirmed once the trains have progressed through testing, assurance and the relevant verifications on the NSW and Australian rail networks.
“There is a significant amount of work to be done before the new trains enter passenger service.
“For a 12-month period during the XPT Life Extension Project, premium coaches are replacing XPTs on the Grafton route.
“Trains are scheduled to resume on the Grafton service next year.”
q Liberal MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has been fighting for the return of the NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. Photo: FB.
q An artist’s impression of the XPT replacement trains. Photo: TfNSW.
Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility
By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP
WITH droughts on one side of the country, floods on the other, and political volatility overseas, Australia's agriculture industry has been right in the thick of it.
But there is reason for "cautious optimism" in the $90.7 billion sector as uncertain conditions create both threats and opportunities for the nation's producers, according to Bendigo Bank's mid-year agriculture outlook.
Cropping, horticulture and cattle were forecast to
be on the up in the second half of 2025, while prices for sheep and wool would remain stable, the report released on Tuesday showed.
Aussie beef will continue to be on the menu in the US, where herd numbers are in decline due to drought and increased costs of agricultural inputs
"Demand for beef is set to remain firm as the US reduction in supply continues to favour Australian producers," Bendigo Bank executive Neil Burgess said.
Weather conditions have both helped and hindered
production, as rainfall in NSW and Queensland improved soil moisture, boosted summer crop yields and gave winter sowing a strong start.
However, heavy rainfall and flooding in both states has damaged farm infrastructure and reduced livestock numbers in some regions.
At the same time, severe drought in parts of South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria has stifled production, upped the cost of feed and created a poor cropping outlook.
With varying long-term rainfall forecasts across the nation, weather will be key to performance in the final half of the year, the report said.
"The season so far
q Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
‘Bailey’s Box’ turning grief into action
By Andrea FERRARI
A SPECIAL day of football is being held at Coffs City United Football Club on 26 July in memory of young Northern Storm junior Bailey Jenkins.
Bailey, 18, spent many years supporting the club’s senior women’s team from the sidelines before taking his life last year.
His family and teammates are turning their heartbreak into action by fundraising and supporting those struggling with mental health issues.
They have created “Bailey’s Box” for spectators, which will be set up for the Women’s Premier League and first division games.
The campaign is focused on opening conversations and building a stronger, more supportive community.
This year, the family has chosen to donate money raised to Lifeline North
Coast, which offers free and specialised support to families.
Its Suicide Bereavement Support Group is the only one of its kind between the Northern Rivers and Port Macquarie.
“It costs over $20,000 a year to host this group, and we rely entirely on donations,” Lifeline North
Coast General Manager Angela Martin told News Of The Area.
“Every dollar raised will help us continue supporting local families who have lost loved ones.”
Donations will be used to train more volunteers to answer calls from people in crisis, keeping the phone lines running 24/7 and for
free.
Donations can be made by attending the football match or by searching “Bailey’s Box Mental Health Round” on Lifeline North Coast’s social pages.
“Together, we can make sure every life counts, and no one walks alone,” Ms Martin said.
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underscores the growing unpredictability of Australia's agricultural climate, demanding resilience and adaptability across the sector from producers and the broader supply chain."
The environmental challenges have been exacerbated by uncertainty in global conditions, with tariff announcements from the US and China creating volatility in trade.
But those moves could improve the chances of a deal with the EU, which would be positive news for beef and
lamb exports.
"Overall, the outlook for Australian agriculture is cautiously optimistic amidst the potential for improved seasonal conditions combined with rising consumer demand and lower interest rates," the report said.
"While the heightened uncertainty within the global trade environment remains a headwind for producers, processors and exporters alike, favourable trade terms and strong demand is expected to provide ongoing support."
q Bailey Jenkins, who died aged 18.
Focus on the detail at Yarrila
By KIM SATCHELL
THE exhibition appropriately titled “Airborne”, currently showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) Coffs Harbour from 28 June to 10 August, demonstrates the synergies of artists who collaborate.
Sara Bowen, Penelope
Lawry and Christian Courcier-Jones bring together a multi-disciplinary range of mediums to printmaking, which illustrate environmental themes at the intersection of nature and culture.
Peneolpe Lawry told News Of The Area that the work examines “the insidious
infiltration of bioplastics in urban, natural and protected environments”.
“Seeds, spores, pollens and insects are also part of this entrancing, often secret life, enfolding amongst us,” she said.
The work operates at different registers of scale, highlighting the infinitesimal
detail of fragmentary pieces of the human and more-than human world.
The collective body of work adorns the walls in the orbit of a centrally located mobile installation by Sara Bowen titled “Infiltration (my breath/your breath)”.
The intricate detail, ephemeral and subliminal, is
an arresting combination of shapes, colours and patterns.
Christine Courcier-Jones told News Of The Area, “My prints, paintings and artist books explore the inseparability of love and loss, and the cycles of nature from seed to death and decay.”
The multi-medium
materials used provide a sense of texture that ranges in from rough to smooth.
The show runs at YAM until 10 August and warrants several viewings.
For more from these artists, go to their Instagram pages: @saracbowen, @ penelopelawry and @ christinecourcier.
‘Dragons Abreast’ Biggest Morning Tea
By Andrea FERRARI
BREAST cancer survivor
paddling club Dragons
Abreast Coffs Coast, hosted another successful Biggest Morning Tea at Mylestom Community Hall on Saturday 5 July.
There was standing room only as over 140 locals,
paddlers and members of other cancer support groups came together to support the Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser.
Over $1600 was raised on the day in addition to online donations.
As well as a long table laden with delicious homecooked goodies, attendees
were addressed by guest speakers, Jane Kelly and Jackie Eyles, who talked about their support roles as breast cancer nurses on the Coffs Coast.
The crowd was also treated to a slightly risqué performance by the Cabaret Belle.
“[That] really brought the house down,” said Club Coordinator Wendy Bennetts.
“As well as that, there were some 15 vintage and classic cars on display around the hall.”
Ms Bennetts thanked the Coffs Harbour Vintage, Veteran and Classic Car Club for again supporting the annual event, along with new supporters, the National Holden Motor Museum.
“It was great to see the
usually quiet River Street in Mylestom teeming with activity.”
The Dragons Abreast Club’s mission is to
q Dragons Abreast Biggest Morning Tea in full swing.
encourage wellness, fitness, fun and camaraderie for breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating, and to promote
breast cancer awareness throughout the community. For more information, go to dragonsabreastcoffscoast. com.au
Changed conditions at Deer Vale
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way to carry out essential maintenance between Nashs Road and Fernbrook Loop Road, Deervale.
Work which started on Monday 14 July will be carried out on weekdays from 9am to 5pm and is expected
to take three months to complete, weather permitting. No work will be carried out on weekends.
Single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours for the safety of workers and motorists.
Outside work hours, lanes will be open with a reduced speed limit of 60km/h for the entirety of the project.
Motorists should allow up to five minutes extra travel time.
Motorists should drive to the conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.
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q Cabaret Belles at the Dragons Abreast Biggest Morning Tea.
q Cars from Coffs Harbour Vintage Veteran and Classic Car Club.
q Infiltration (my breath/your breath), the mobile installation from Sara Bowen.
q Lichen by Penelope Lawry.
q Christine Courcier-Jones all smiles at the opening of Airborne.
Not your average musical
By Leigh WATSON
A ZOMBIE apocalypse, catchy tunes, and a guy who really doesn’t like musicals; it’s not your average night at the theatre. But that’s exactly what local company HIT Media is bringing to the Coffs Harbour stage with their new production, “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals”.
At the helm of HIT Media is Coffs local businessman, Lewis Hackfath.
As well as producing, he is also playing three roles in this second show by the young theatre company with
a flair for the unexpected.
“I’ve been involved in community theatre productions with various companies in Coffs Harbour over the years and the sense of community and friendships that develop can last a lifetime,” he said.
“I find that musical theatre has a profound way of bringing people together.
“I decided to step into the producer role with the intent of bringing pro-am theatre to Coffs Harbour, paying actors by way of profit share, and producing shows that are slightly different to the
norm.”
With this production, delivered with youthful vitality and enthusiasm, HIT Media is definitely offering something quirky to the community theatre space.
Originally created by American cult favourite Starkid Productions, the musical delivers horrorcomedy chaos, a dash of sci-fi, and a whole lot of heart.
“It’s not a traditional musical in any sense, which means it appeals to a much broader audience,” said Lewis.
The show features a tight
local cast of eight actors and four dancers, each playing multiple roles.
Lewis said everyone involved in the show is a Coffs local - whether they grew up here or relocated.
Open auditions and noexperience-needed crew calls ensure HIT Media’s productions are communitydriven.
While many other local productions are staged at the well-known Coffs Harbour Jetty Memorial Theatre, HIT Media works out of the Coffs Conservatorium, which Lewis says keeps costs down.
Waratah Gadabouts celebrate 21st
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Waratah Gadabouts, a fundraising group for Waratah Respite Service, has celebrated 21 years of supporting the not-forprofit organisation.
The anniversary was marked at the club’s July meeting at Sawtell RSL Club, where the three founding members who still attend regularly cut the birthday cake.
Waratah Respite Services has a long and proud history of delivering flexible respite options for older people, those living with dementia or other disabilities, and their carers.
Their unique service
model offers centre-based social support groups and overnight respite in cottage style accommodation.
Throughout the years the service has impacted positively on the independence, wellbeing and socialisation of their clients and enabled them to avoid premature placement in residential aged care.
Organised fundraising for Waratah Respite Services began in March 2004 when a dedicated group of 12 ladies, formerly members of the VIEW Club, banded together and held their first meeting, calling themselves “Friends of Waratah” with the view to raise money for the organisation.
By November that year, membership had increased to 20 and the group’s name was changed to Waratah Gadabouts.
In 2012, membership had increased to 72 and was steady for years until COVID, when no meetings or lunch outings could be held and membership decreased to approximately 30.
“Since the inception of the Gadabouts, they have raised many thousands of dollars and donated to the Respite Centre for lots of extras… not covered by government funding,” committee member Maureen Jones told News Of The Area.
“Fundraising is only within the group itself;
there’s no outside ticket selling.”
Items purchased include garden furniture, plants, garden ornaments, bedroom furniture, bedding, pictures, bus handrails, an automatic sprinkler system, and a new freezer.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Sawtell RSL Club.
For information contact Jan* on 6653 2855, Annette* 0400 235 400 and Maureen* 0413 471 232.
q Founding members of the Waratah Gadabouts Yvonne Perrott, Eunice Campbell and Helen Corcoran cutting the group’s 21st birthday cake.
q Actor Regan Arnold struts his stuff as a convincing eccentric professor.
q Tahlia Farag, aka Emma, is menaced by Director Thomas Fry in a cameo role.
q Local actors Lewis Hackfath and Ambre Duffy sing and dance as they are overcome by an alien force.
q Music, singing, and dancing, even by zombies, featured in the latest production by HIT Media.
Streets paved with gold in alleged roadworks corruption
By Jack GRAMENZ and Samantha LOCK, AAP
CASH, cryptocurrency and even gold nuggets are among the alleged spoils of a long-running scheme to rig and inflate contracts for roadworks.
A former department officer is believed to be in hiding, after a failed attempt to leave Australia on a US passport.
The alleged rigging and inflation of contracts by Transport for NSW procurement officer Ibrahim Helmy between 2012 and 2024 has come under the microscope of the state's Independent Commission
Against Corruption. A senior barrister assisting the commission's inquiry notes it is only the agency's latest corruption cloud.
"This is the fourth public inquiry into corruption in procurement processes at Transport for NSW since 2019," Rob Ranken SC said on Monday.
Past inquiries found department officials had manipulated procurements and contracts for corrupt benefits and the current inquiry is expected to reveal similar conduct, Mr Ranken said.
Helmy is suspected to have received more than
$11.5 million from the alleged scheme, which involved contracts worth more than $343 million.
Cash stuffed in envelopes, cryptocurrency transfers Helmy allegedly coached people through and nuggets of gold bullion were among payments, Mr Ranken told the inquiry.
Helmy has been wanted since May after failing to appear before the NSW Crime Commission.
The commission held his Australian passport when Helmy was detected at Sydney Airport awaiting a flight to China in September 2024.
Computers and storage devices were seized along
with a US passport, before Helmy was released on conditions.
But he failed to return from putting the bins out one Sunday night according to his family, who have not reported him missing, Mr Ranken said.
Helmy is believed to still be in NSW and to have received assistance to avoid apprehension.
"We suspect it is only a matter of time before he is located and we urge him to come forward of his own volition," Mr Ranken said.
The inquiry is expected to hear from managers and directors of companies Helmy allegedly helped receive lucrative government work.
A number of other transport officials are also subject to the inquiry,
q Helmy has been wanted since May after failing to appear before the NSW Crime Commission. Photo: NSW Police.
with hopes it can make recommendations to improve the department's policies and processes.
Public hearings are expected to continue for about six weeks.
The investigation led to raids on the head office of Protection Barriers, one of the state's biggest roadworks companies, in September.
The business secured significant deals worth more than $110 million from Transport for NSW for road safety work.
Luxury cars were seized from the company's headquarters in northern NSW, before the firm fell into voluntary administration in March.
Company founder Jason Chellew told the inquiry
Woolgoolga Red Cross AGM
By Andrea FERRARI
Branch’s Annual General Meeting was attended by a large audience of members and friends, including Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and local MP Gurmesh Singh.
In reporting on the successes of the past year, President Kerry Chaffey singled out the many individuals who have supported the branch.
“We have concentrated on our core business of providing
humanitarian support to our local community,” she said.
“The Branch was recognised for that when awarded the Seniors’ Local Achievement Award for our ethos of ‘Seniors helping Seniors’.”
Awards were presented to several members.
Ten-year Service Medals were awarded to Noreen Prendergast, Terry Booth, Gloria Hartin and Joginder Garcha (absent were Marion Smart, Gordon Abbott and Jacqui Barrett).
Fifteen-year certificates
were awarded to Yvonne McPhillips and Christine Clapp, and a 20-year bar was presented to Maureen Colling.
Reports were provided by the coordinators of key services.
For Red Cross Calling, Helen Michener noted the community’s generosity.
Trauma Teddies coordinator Doreen Liddle said the service has distributed over 600 teddies, thanks to the support of knitters and finishers.
For the Friendship
thanked MC Scott Rodham and caterer Sue Perry for their ongoing efforts, and other groups and individuals who contributed their talents.
Reporting on the Emergency Services, Team Leader Judy Jackson described a very busy year working with survivors of disasters.
Hands On coordinator Yvonne McPhillips spoke of possibly the least wellknown of their services.
It operates in the
Woolgoolga Retirement Village, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Trained volunteers sit with residents and massage their hands, do basic nail care and apply nail polish.
“Gossip is exchanged, family stories are shared, with laughs and tears, and it is the opportunity for them to chat with people from outside the village,” Ms McPhillips said.
“It is a joy to see faces light up and smiles appear when the Red Cross ladies
Helmy had proposed inflating contracts and splitting the increase.
"We were worried that if we said no, we would have got no work," Mr Chellew said.
The inquiry also expects to hear from Peco and Saso Jankulovski, directors of Complete Linemarking Services, later in the week.
arrive.”
Reports were also received from the Welfare and History coordinators.
Elections followed the reporting session and were conducted by Country Zone 3 Representative Judy Jackson. Executive members were re-elected unanimously, as were the program coordinators.
Mr Singh congratulated members and commended the Branch for all its work. Anyone wanting more information about the branch can contact secretary Judy Boyle on 0408 354 422.
To register interest in joining the Hands On team, call Yvonne on 0417 492 840.
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Afternoon Teas, Ms Chaffey
q MP Gurmesh Singh presents badges to Secretary Judy Boyle, Treasurer Margaret Murphy, Vice President Helen Michener, President Kerry Chaffey and Vice President Sue Perry.
q President Kerry Chaffey presents 10-year service medals to Noreen Prendergast, Terry Booth, Gloria Hartin and Joginder Garcha (absent, Marion Smart, Gordon Abbott and Jacqui Barrett).
q Red Cross Hands On volunteers with residents at the Woolgoolga Retirement Village.
Funding available for Seniors Festival
By Andrea FERRARI
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp is encouraging local not-for-profit community groups and councils across the Mid North Coast to apply for funding under the NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026.
Applications are now open and close at 4pm on Tuesday 12 August.
With $200,000 available statewide, the grant program supports events and activities held during the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival next March, the largest
celebration of older people in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mr Kemp said the grants are a valuable opportunity for local groups to shine a spotlight on the older residents who have shaped our communities for decades.
“I’d love to see even more events right across the Mid North Coast,” he said.
“The more community groups that apply, the better chance we have of bringing that funding home.
“If you’ve got something planned, or even just an idea, I’d strongly encourage putting in an application.”
Grants range from $1500 to $10,000 and support programs that promote inclusion, safety, health, and wellbeing for seniors.
The Key Funding Streams are $1500 to $5000, and are available to all eligible organisations for local community activities.
Grants of between $5001 to $10,000, are available to local governments for largerscale regional events.
“Even a small grant of $1500 can help cover costs and make a big impact,” Mr Kemp said.
“Our seniors have helped build the communities we know and love today, whether through decades of work, volunteering, or
simply sharing their stories and experiences with the younger generations.
"These grants make it easier for community organisations and councils to run events that are inclusive,
Footy fundraiser for Lifeline
By Andrea FERRARI
WOOLGOOLGA United
Football Club is hosting a weekend of sport, community, and connection with the “Every Goal Counts, Every Life Matters” charity weekend for Lifeline North Coast.
Held across Friday and Saturday 15-16 August, the event brings together eight regional teams in a united effort to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and postvention services in Northern NSW.
“This charity event holds deep personal meaning for me,” the club’s Men's Premier League coach Joel Finlayson said.
“It’s a chance to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, causes that truly matter, making a lasting, positive impact.
“What a fantastic
social and meaningful.
“Staying active, connected and engaged is critical to our wellbeing as we age; these grants will help in reducing isolation and promoting mental and
opportunity to bring people together through sport.
“We’re using the game we love to not only showcase the talent of players from across the region and Woolgoolga United Football Club, but to play for a greater purpose.
“It’s about giving back and supporting our community directly - through football.”
Football has a unique way of uniting communities, breaking down barriers, and creating a sense of belonging.
“This event isn’t just about raising funds - it’s about connection, compassion, and reminding each other that no one has to face their struggles alone, and by supporting Lifeline’s vital work, we’re helping those in crisis and shining a light on issues that are too often left in the shadows.”
General Manager Lifeline North Coast, Angela Martin welcomes the footy fundraiser at a time that demand for Lifeline’s crisis support services is at an all-time high.
“Some days we’re breaking records, and we urgently need
Residents sought for CBD reference group
BELLINGEN Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from locals to join the Community Reference Group (CRG) for the Urunga CBD Redevelopment Project, as the design phase of the project gets underway.
Council has secured $6.5 million in funding to begin detailed design and initial construction works.
The funding includes $1 million from the NSW Government’s Stronger
Country Communities Fund, $5.2 million from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, and a $300,000 cocontribution from Council.
In February 2024, Council ran an engagement process to shape master plans for Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga, involving over 137 participants across seven in-person and online workshops, as well as 791 online survey responses.
Mayor Cr Steve Allan said this next phase of community engagement will continue to build on that strong foundation.
“By using a targeted community engagement approach during the design phase, we can ensure that feedback already gathered through the Master Plan process is carried through into the detailed designs,” Mayor Allan said.
“This process also
Infrastructure
ensures our community understands what’s possible within the project’s budget and what priorities can realistically be delivered through this funding. While we know there will be different opinions about how the money should be allocated, we’re committed to making these decisions in consultation with the Community Reference Group and the broader community.”
Renewal Grants open now
Projects that could be eligible for funding include refurbishment and upgrades of existing infrastructure.
Supporting projects that strengthen the economic, social, and environmental well-being of our community.
A total pool of $150,000 is available.
Applications close 1 August 2025.
The CRG will play a key role by reviewing design proposals, sharing information with the broader community, and providing feedback to Council.
Council is seeking applicants who:
• Have a strong connection to Urunga.
• Represent local residents, businesses, reserve land managers, First Nations groups or other
physical health.”
To find out more or to apply, visit nsw.gov.au/ grants-and-funding and search for the Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026.
help to continue this vital work,” she said.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Woolgoolga United Football Club for their support.
“This event is helping us raise both awareness and vital funds for much-needed support in our community.”
Lifeline North Coast’s Coffs-based communitydriven team, covering the region from Yamba to Nambucca Heads, is made up of just a handful of staff and a dedicated group of volunteers.
“As a charity, we rely almost entirely on donations, fundraising, and Op shop sales.
“We receive minimal government funding, and Lifeline Australia does not fund our operations.”
All funds raised will stay local, directly supporting training of new crisis support volunteers at Lifeline’s Coffs Harbour Centre and the Suicide Bereavement Support Group, a free monthly service for families impacted by suicide.
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community networks.
• Reflect a diversity of age, culture, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Members must be available to attend a minimum five scheduled workshops and act as a communication bridge between Council and the community.
Please note this is a volunteer role and no payment is provided.
Applications close Thursday, 31 July 2025 via the Council website.
For more information and to apply, scan the QR code or visit: coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/grants
q In 2024, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp organised a free morning tea for the senior awards.
q Woolgoolga United Football Club Men’s Premier League players Adam Watkin, Joel Finlayson, Nick Mallet and Club Captain James Palmer.
By Manny WOOD
Legal limbo for left out lover
ELENA, a woman in her early 50s living in Athens, had been in a fiveyear relationship with Thomas, a married Australian businessman.
While Thomas continued to live with his wife Margaret in Sydney, he would travel regularly to Greece, where he and Elena spent extended periods of time together.
Over the course of the relationship, Thomas transferred more than 200,000 euros to Elena.
Elena claimed that Thomas had also promised to assist her in purchasing and renovating an apartment to live in and use for a future beauty salon.
Relying on these promises, Elena entered a contract to purchase an apartment and paid a deposit of 10 percent.
In 2023, Thomas passed away from cancer, but days earlier signed a will leaving his entire $1.3 million estate to his wife Margaret.
Elena was left out of the will entirely.
Facing the risk of losing the apartment and her investment, Elena applied to the Supreme Court of New South Wales for an interim payment of $400,000.
She claimed to be either Thomas’ de facto partner or financially dependent on him.
Margaret, as executor and sole beneficiary, strongly opposed Elena’s application.
She denied any knowledge of Elena and argued that the claim lacked evidence, that the estate could not justify parting with such a significant sum, and that the relationship had been kept deliberately hidden.
The Court found that while Elena may have had a close relationship with the deceased, Elena failed to prove she was an 'eligible person' under the relevant legislation.
The Court also expressed concern about securing repayment to the estate if the claim was later revoked, as Elena was a Greek national with no other connection or assets in Australia.
The Court considered the risk to Thomas’ estate too high.
The application was dismissed and Elena was ordered to pay Margaret’s legal costs for the motion on an indemnity basis.
Thank you to Ellysha Laklem, for her assistance with this column.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
What is happening to our Jetty?
DEAR News Of The Area,
WHAT is happening to our historic timber jetty?
In May 2020 Council sought $16-20m of government funds in order to carry out critical repairs, with Council later threatening to resign from its role as manager of the jetty if funds were not procured.
Residents are entitled to know how this has happened.
The answer is simple: successive Councils have failed miserably to maintain this structure.
Questions that Council needs to answer:
- When was the last time a complete underwater survey done to determine the state of:
a) The condition of those turpentine piles not replaced in the 1995-97 conservation of the jetty. Many of these piles would now be approaching the end of their life, and
b) The condition of the marine treated hardwood piles installed to replace those turp piles removed. Should there have been any defect in the chemical treatment of these piles then they may also need replacement. One has only to stand under the jetty at low tide to count at least four
broken piles in the tidal zone as well as broken wales and cross braces. I wonder what is the condition of the structure in the deeper waters.
c) When was the last time that the fire service line was checked and tested to ensure that the hydrants were serviceable and not corroded?
d) When was the last ime that the decking was treated with a wood preservative and antifungal?
So what has been Council's involvement with the jetty?
For that we need to go back into the recent history of the jetty.
The Jetty ceased commercial operations in 1997 and without its regular maintenance its condition deteriorated.
Over the following years the stevedores’ storerooms and crib hut were removed followed by the light tower, the two 40 tonne diesel electric cranes were dismantled and removed and finally the rail lines.
The Jetty had now become a tourist attraction but its condition continued to deteriorate and in the early 1990s it was closed to the public due to safety concerns primarily due to a large fire which burnt through the deck into the girders beneath.
Regards, Jeff CLANCY, Coffs Harbour.
Unheard over the Jetty Foreshore
DEAR News Of The Area,
HAVE you ever tried to be heard but instead felt like your concerns were dismissed or ignored by someone else, especially a powerful person?
All of us probably.
But what about if you are a decision maker for your family or community and an authority tells you that you have been heard and that any statement that says you haven’t - isn’t true.
How would you feel?
At Coffs Harbour Council’s recent extraordinary meeting, five Councillors refused to accept the Garlambirla Elders’ request for meaningful consultation in helping to shape the future of the Jetty Foreshore by amending or accepting Cr Amos' motion.
Instead, it was stated that the State Government’s consultation with the Gumbaynggirr people was the most respectful and comprehensively conducted to date on the Foreshore site and one Councillor could not adopt a statement that they [Elders group] were not heard.
Yet, a statement presented by the Coffs Harbour Elders group, the Garlambirla Elders, said the exact opposite. Who do we believe?
Why would five Councillors side with a branch of the state government based in Sydney and not with the very Elders assigned cultural responsibility for decisions that affect Garlambirla Country?
If Council cannot adopt the position of the Garlambirla Elders, then which level of government will?
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
WHILE attending a car show on the weekend, I was almost ploughed down by a man on a mobility scooter. He looked at me as though I was the one in the wrong, even though I was just minding my own business on the footpath.
What are the rules around mobility scooters and who has the right of way?
Kim S.
Dear
Kim,
There is a certain poignancy about a mature-aged man on a mobility scooter at a car show full of hotted-up Porches and Corvettes, weaving through full-throttled enthusiasts in their jaunty caps and 'Ride it Like You Stole It' t-shirts.
Caught in the heady mix of exhaust fumes, testosterone, and hot chips, surrounded by rows of gleaming chassis, it's easy to feel inadequate when you drive a beige Mazda CX5, so I can only imagine how it feels to roll in on the Pride 130XL Pathrider with 13-inch pneumatic tyres, padded armrests, and a 10km/hour speed limit.
May I suggest to you, Kim, that the man on the mobility scooter was not intentionally trying to mow you down, but simply got caught up in the enthusiasm. Perhaps, against the backdrop of car horns and revving motors and conversations like, "Nice EH. Does it have the 179?" or 'I'd kill for a Cobra replica with a 427," the mobility scooter driver was transformed. In his mind, he was no longer Albert with dodgy knees, but a man behind a wheel with Steppenwolf's 'Born to Be Wild' lyrics running through his brain.
Caught up in the moment, it is conceivable he momentarily forgot the Service NSW rules including riding at walking speed on footpaths and a preparedness to stop for pedestrians.
I suspect that now the car show is a distant memory, Albert is sitting at home nursing his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and feeling a sense of regret about his lapse in judgement.
Alternatively, he is hotting up his vehicle, Googling 'how do I remove the speed limit on my mobility scooter', stealthily streamlining the bodywork, and adding a rear diffuser and spoiler.
He's possibly also spraypainting it torch red in preparation for next year's show.
If you attend again, have your wits about you, Kim.
Be ready to duck into a shopfront at a moment's notice. Albert has been blooded.
The Jetty Foreshore is a public treasure that can be beneficial for all and the 70-odd percent of people in Coffs Harbour who voted NO in the 2024 local election poll need to stand up for what is right and good.
Regards, Cr Jonathan CASSELL, City of Coffs Harbour.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
From the Mayor’s desk
By Mayor Nikki WILLIAMS, City of Coffs Harbour
I JOINED neighbouring Mayors for the first Elected Members Forum of the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation last week.
It was a great opportunity to discuss the strategic priorities we share as a region and the big issues we all face.
Waste is one of those challenges, but also a huge opportunity.
By working together, we can lead the way on long-term, sustainable waste solutions, while also tackling the immediate pressures.
Tourism was another hot topic.
The Mid North Coast is already one of Australia’s most loved destinations and we’ve got everything we need to become the most envied.
Aligning our values and investment to support the industry is key to unlocking that potential.
As a mum, one issue close to my heart is playgrounds.
Earlier this year, Council toured sites across our Local Government Area to get a firsthand look at what’s working and what needs improvement.
Playgrounds are more than just fun, they build healthy habits, spark social connection
and even bring economic benefits.
Some studies say a good playground nearby can add $20,000 to a property’s value.
I'm excited about the plans to redevelop the Lower Park Beach Reserve Playground.
With $1 million to invest over two years, we want your ideas.
What play features should be included? Sensory play? Big slides? Trampoline play?
We've already had some brilliant creative suggestions.
A Hamster wheel is most definitely in my submission.
Have your say before 20 July at haveyoursay.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au.
It’s also been a vibrant fortnight of community events.
Nearly 1,000 people joined us for NAIDOC Week celebrations on 7 July, including the inspiring Yandaarra Aunty
Grace Roberts Awards.
Thank you to members of the Yandaarra committee and the City team who pulled this event together and to all who showed up for our community.
And in true Coffs style, there’s always more coming up.
We've just secured the return of the Big Bash League in January and the Australian Poetry Slam is also on its way.
Meanwhile the National Schools Rugby League Championships have taken over the C.ex Coffs International Stadium this week with the best schoolaged players in the country hitting the fields.
The weather for the school holidays has been magical with tourists and locals alike getting front row seats to the beauty of the whale migration - right on our doorstep.
Preserve our sacred country and culture
MOUNT Coramba (within Orara East and Lower Bucca State Forests) is a sacred place for the Garlambirla and the Garby Elders groups and surrounding clans, all connected across our Gumbaynggirr Nation with priceless and irreplaceable creation and increase values embedded within this beautiful ancient, healthy and intact Country.
All of it was promised to us by the Government as part of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).
All of it is cherished by our community as the healthy forested place that it is.
It must remain intact for the sacred values to remain intact.
Forestry Corporation has just started
logging massive old trees in this sacred place that still has endangered Dunggirr (Koala), Greater Gliders and Yellow-bellied Gliders and their habitats, unlike so many forests.
We believe that this logging will make them go extinct here. We do not accept this.
We ask the NSW Government to act immediately to protect our sacred Country in the promised GKNP; the Premier Chris Minns must immediately stop Forestry Corporation from doing any further logging activities on our Sacred Mount Coramba.
We are Gumbaynggirr Elders, Traditional Elders and Custodians from the Gumbaynggirr Nation.
We hold Custodial and Traditional First Nation responsibilities for the GKNP.
The Gumbaynggirr Nation is a place of
plenty that was known as a place of sharing, collective sustenance and nourishment in traditional times.
These values continue to exist across the unique landscapes and seascapes of our Nation from the coral reefs of the Solitary Islands through the beaches and dense coastal valley rainforests and a diversity of wetlands and rivers and to our really tall mountains forests.
This is the very essence of our being and is central to our identity.
Many of our people have totemic connections and custodial responsibilities for animals such as the Dunggirr (the Koala) that need the forests of the GKNP to remain standing.
All these forests must be protected and
The climate is changing, so must we
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE Mid North Coast is no stranger to tough times, but the weather is becoming more extreme and harder to live with.
In just a few years, our region has faced devastating bushfires and record-breaking floods.
The recent floods are another hit to our
region, hurting our people, our livestock, and our economy. We can all feel it, the climate is changing.
And we, in rural and regional communities, are feeling it more.
Across the Mid North Coast, people have shown extraordinary strength during the floods.
Neighbours wading through floodwaters
to help each other.
Local businesses donating goods and time.
But alongside this, there lingers growing exhaustion and helplessness about where to next.
We can no longer just wait until the next disaster, lurching from one crisis to the next.
Our communities need long-term planning
where possible they must be restored and expanded so as to ensure the survival of our totems (and ultimately us all) in a rapidly changing world.
Our Nation has had too much forest taken from it since being taken from us.
This has caused serious harm to our totem animals, flora and fauna, our Dreaming and our culture.
It has caused many animals and plants to become endangered and has caused our rivers to be fouled and for some time to stop flowing in dry times.
The loss of our forests must stop immediately to prevent any further damage and harm to all.
Darrungdung (Thank You), Aunty Narelle WILSON.
and investment that recognises what our region is facing and will keep facing.
From our coasts to our hinterlands, and farms to our main streets, now is the time to come together. United to shape local, practical solutions that will protect this region and what we value.
History won’t ask if we knew.
But, it will ask what we did, together. Regards, Jake LITTLE, Mid North Coast.
Communication lost The danger of apathy
DEAR News Of The Area,
I AM writing about the great wall.
No, not of China, but about our proposed $650 million film studio that is having the sound wall problem on the highway at Pacific Bay Resort because of the new bypass opening in 18 months time.
Anyone can see we have the perfect spot down at the forgotten land at City Hill - just perfect.
Close to the airport and university, plenty
DEAR News Of The Area, Coffs Harbour is owed.
The proposal to construct and operate a movie studio in Coffs Harbour would bring employment and promotion to this area.
It appears the sheer bloody mindedness of some officials is blocking the construction through their reluctance to build the sound wall necessitated by the removal of the vegetation for the bypass.
of parking and away from the traffic noise, which in this case is very important.
As Gurmesh Singh says in Coffs we are bogged down in self interest.
We need a reason for tourists to stop in Coffs otherwise we will be just another country town sign on the highway.
The biggest communication problem is that we do not listen.
Regards, Phyllis TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area, APATHY.
You can't see it, you can't physically touch it, you can't hide from it and you can't eat it.
But it's everywhere and it can have a massive impact with consequences.
It goes hand in glove with self interest. It's outside the periphery of tunnel vision.
But you can have it.
So who's got it?
Too many people - obviously!
How else do you explain the lack of ethics, morality and integrity in the Government we have.
It's not until circumstances develop that come back to bite you on the bum that the
guilt kicks in.
All the signs were there for everybody to see before the election, but chose to ignore.
Whether it be the defence of our nation, the obsession with net zero, the unrestrained immigration policy, the flagrant splashing of cash to bribe voters, or the deliberate exponential growth of the Canberra swamp, none of whom ever make decisions about anything etc.
The real concern is going over the tipping point and not being able to resurrect the situation with common sense.
Regards, Dave WILLIAMSON, Coffs Harbour.
The Labor Party has historically been Sydney-centric.
This letter implores the Premier to show some intestinal fortitude and get this fixed at little cost to the taxpayer.
Why pay $100 million to a Sydney development when for a fraction of the cost the people of New South Wales get a windfall development worth $650 million. It just makes sense.
Kind regards, Peter DAVIES, Coffs Harbour.
The Labor Party has historically been Sydney-centric.
Plenty
DEAR News Of The Area,
MR Cameron (NOTA 11 July 2025) loves a view of the ocean.
He asks the council what they are doing in regard to the view-blocking encroachment of vegetation along the Coffs foreshore.
Go to a headland Mr Cameron, or go for a walk along the beach, and there you will find magnificent views.
Stretch your legs!
Better still, Mr Cameron, go to, for example, areas where remnants of littoral rainforest still remain, where diminished numbers of native birds and wildlife still survive.
Regards, Marion HAWORTH, Coffs Harbour.
DEAR News Of The Area,
Feels like home
17 Fernleigh Avenue, Korora
Price: $1,200,000
Beds: 4, Bath: 2, Car: 2
Land size: 590 sqm
WELCOME to 17 Fernleigh Avenue, Korora.
Discover this striking high-set four-bedroom home situated on a 590sqm lot in a highly sought-after estate within the everpopular suburb of Korora.
As you approach the property, you'll be immediately drawn in by the elegant combination of timber and rendered brick, which offers a modern, prestigious appearance and impressive street presence.
This double-story design, complete with
have robes with the master bedroom opening onto a verandah, the modern kitchen features a glass cooktop and under bench oven with easy care vinyl planks laid in the living areas. You also have your own yard and there is a single garage. An ideal investment or great place to call home!
garaging below, provides stunning views of the Coffs Hinterland from both the front and rear verandas.
Ideal for family living, the interior features an openplan layout with two distinct living areas, beautifully separated by a modern kitchen equipped with a gas cooktop, under-bench oven, and dishwasher.
The front living area boasts a cozy dining nook and direct access to the front veranda, while the rear living area seamlessly opens to the rear deck and backyard, perfect for entertaining.
The main bedroom is spacious and features a walk-in wardrobe and a contemporary ensuite.
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The additional three bedrooms are equipped with built-in robes, ceiling fans, and ducted air conditioning throughout for optimal comfort.
The main bathroom includes a separate bath and shower cubicle, and the toilet is conveniently located separately, enhancing the family-friendly design.
The landscaped rear yard is fully fenced, providing a safe haven for both children and pets.
Additional highlights of this home include instantaneous gas hot water and a 6.6kW solar panel system installed on the roof.
Agents: Chris Hines (0439 667 719) and Kim McGinty (0432 953 796).
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The owner is offering these lovely townhouses on an individual basis, 4 sold with 2 still available. Each townhouse has 3 bedrooms – 2 with robes, a dishwasher compliments the kitchens & the living areas are open plan. The garages have internal access with each townhouse having their own yard. The schools and shopping centers are close by with Sawtell’s café strip & beaches being approximately 5 minutes away by car. All townhouses are currently leased with all tenant’s keen to stay!
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Suns juniors win Junior League Finals
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Coffs Harbour Suns
Under 14s Girls have won their competition title at the Waratah North Eastern Junior League Finals in Tamworth.
The Suns side capped off a tremendous undefeated season with a 57-41 grand final win against home side the Tamworth Thunderbolts.
Blair Hofman was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the Under 14s girls team’s road to victory.
“The Under 14s Girls came into finals undefeated and top of the ladder – a position that brings both confidence and pressure,” they said.
“After building a strong lead in the third quarter of their semi-final, the
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“Sunday’s decider saw a fifth showdown between the Suns and Thunderbolts, after Tamworth defeated Newcastle Falcons on Saturday night.
“The Suns brought intensity and focus, increasing their lead at every break and ultimately sealing the win 57–41.
“A huge congratulations to Blair Hofman, who was named grand final MVP for her outstanding performance.
“The Under 14s Girls will now turn their attention to the State Cup in Wollongong on August 9–10, where they’ll face off against the best teams from the Southern, Western, and Metro Junior Leagues.”
The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Girls made the semi-finals of their competition, losing by just two points against Tamworth.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the end to their
Sherwood Archery hosts national championships
By Andrea FERRARI
SHERWOOD Archery, the home of Sawtell Archers, was one of many host venues for the Archery Australia Nationals/State Indoor Championships over the weekend of 5-6 July.
The event, showcasing the best of the sport from around the country, utilised live scoring to connect participants and spectators from different venues simultaneously.
From those who shot at Sherwood Archery, four new national champions were crowned.
“These archers demonstrated exceptional skill and precision, earning their titles amidst fierce competition,” Sherwood Archery coach and sponsor Troy O’Doherty told News Of The Area.
In addition to the champions, nine other archers from the event placed nationally in their
respective categories.
“The atmosphere at Sawtell Archery was electric, with archers and spectators alike feeling the thrill of the competition,” Troy said.
“Families, friends, and archery enthusiasts gathered to support their local talents, creating a vibrant and supportive environment.”
Among the new national champions, standout performances included Penny O’Doherty, who won both Open Female Longbow and 50+ Female Longbow divisions.
Penny also picked up a
national third in 50+ Female Compound and has an unconfirmed new national record.
Lewis Parkins won the National Vision Impaired 2/3 division and picked up a third in the Vision Impaired 1 division.
Jodi Gill from Lismore City Archers was named the new 50+ Female Barebow National Champion.
“Their dedication to the sport and training schedules were evident in their impressive performances,” Troy said.
“The nine archers who placed nationally also
season.
“Our Under 16 Girls finished the regular season fourth on the ladder, needing a win in the semi-final against Tamworth to progress,” they said.
“In a nail-biting finish, the Suns tied the game with under a minute to go, the crowd on the edge of their seats.
“Unfortunately the girls went down by just two points in the dying seconds – a heartbreaking but hardfought end to their campaign.
“Despite the disappointment, the girls should be incredibly proud of everything they achieved this season.
“They battled with grit and determination, and capped off the weekend with a well-earned team night before heading home. “Well done girls, you’ve done the Suns proud.”
Saints have big win against Eagles
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have had a big win away from home during Round 10 of the AFL North Coast season.
The Saints smashed the Macleay Valley Eagles by 19.20 (134) to 3.8 (26) in South Kempsey.
It was the Saints fourth win from six games this season, as they avenged their
defeat to the Eagles when they last played.
The Grafton Tigers forfeited to the Port Macquarie Magpies.
Reserves
Coffs Harbour Breakers beat ladder leaders the Northern Beaches Blues, 12.5 (77) to 4.6 (30), in Woolgoolga.
Nambucca Valley Lions had a 13.6 (84) to 10.8 (68) win against the Sawtell/
Toormina Saints in South Kempsey.
Women’s Northern Beaches Blues pipped ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Breakers by one point, 6.1 (37) to 4.12 (36) at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Under 18s
The Coffs Harbour Breakers had an 8.5 (53) to 6.4 (40) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in
Woolgoolga.
Round 11
The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 11 matches.
Ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Breakers host the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in their local derby at Fitzroy Oval.
The Saints have won both their meetings against the Breakers this season,
including a four-point victory when they met last month.
The Macleay Valley Eagles host the Port Macquarie Magpies in South Kempsey.
The Magpies had a 99-point win when they met last month.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints women face off in their top of the ladder clash at Fitzroy Oval.
Seniors ladder 1. Coffs Harbour
deserve special mention.
“Their hard work and perseverance paid off.”
The event also had sixteen archers achieving state medals.
Their success stories are a testament to the growing talent pool in Australian archery,” Troy said.
“Each of these archers brought their unique style and strategy to the competition, making it a diverse and exciting event.
“Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we look forward to seeing more outstanding performances in the future.”
showed great composure to withstand a fierce finish from Tamworth and secure their place in the grand final.
q Coffs Harbour Suns Under 14s girls team celebrate their title win.
q National Champions Lewis Parkins and Penny O'Doherty with Ryan Press and Wanye Phillips.
q Archers from Queensland and NSW at Indoor Nationals at Sawtell Archers.
q Jackson Dawe and Nathaniel Callan ready to start Indoor Nationals.
North Coast teams play in Northern NSW Championships
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best junior players have spent the school holidays representing their region.
North Coast Force junior representative teams took part in the Northern NSW Championships in Coffs Harbour.
The Force Under 17s, Under 15s, and Under 13s Boys and Girls sides took on visiting teams over three days at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and the Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
North Coast teams played against Central Coast, Hunter Country, Hunter Metro, and South Coast representative
teams.
North Coast’s Under 17s Boys were a dominant force at the Championships, winning all six of their matches by an average of just under 55 points a game.
The side also made history becoming the first North Coast Force team to win all their games at the Northern
NSW Championships.
The North Coast Force Under 15s Boys and Girls teams both won three of their
Marlins have dominant win in catch-up game
By Aiden BURGESS
SCU Marlins have had a dominant win in their catch-up game against the Kempsey Cannonballs.
The Marlins smashed the Cannonballs 66-7 in Kempsey.
The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 12 matches.
The SCU Marlins are at home against the Grafton Redmen at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
The Redmen had an 8-7 win when they last met in Round 5.
The Coffs Harbour Snappers travel to Port Macquarie to take on the Hastings Valley Vikings.
The Snappers have won both their meetings this
season, including a 46-10 win when they last met. Ladder leaders the Port Macquarie Pirates host the Kempsey Cannonballs.
The Pirates have won both their meetings this season, including a 42-10 win when they last played.
HOCKEY Coffs Coast’s boys and girls under 12s representative sides have achieved outstanding results at a recent development tournament in Tamworth.
Competing against teams from across NSW and the ACT, the sides competed in the B divisions of the York Cup (boys) and the Kim Small Shield (girls), respectively placing third out of 24 and fourth out of 21.
Hockey Coffs Coast Junior Chair Ellie Winzer said the teams’ results exceeded all expectations.
“At the presentations concluding the tournament, our boys’ team was awarded
the ‘Team Award’ for upholding the values of the tournament, respecting all players and umpires, and their focus on skill development and improvement,” Ellie said.
“This is an enormous acknowledgement for our team to be recognised out of the 60 teams entered for the weekend.
“To top off what was already a highly successful weekend, the leader of our boys’ team, Sonny Dent was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’.
“This award has been previously received by current Australian hockey players.
“Sonny is a humble individual who didn't believe he deserved the award but his tenacity, skill, team spirit and sportsmanship are outstanding and definitely deserve recognition.”
Ellie said the achievements came without playing regular hockey in 2025 and without having a field to train on, due to the turf replacement project at the Coffs Harbour hockey fields. She said skill development sessions were currently taking place on local tennis courts.
Describing the results as “nothing short of phenomenal”, Ellie said many of the players had not played full field hockey before the two days of practice matches leading up to the Tamworth tournament.
six games.
The North Coast Force Under 13s Boys also won three of their six matches.
Hunter Metro won the Simon Smyth Cup by virtue of winning the most games across the six age groups.
q North Coast Force Under 17s Boys player Brenton Mance tries to break away. Photo: AFL North Coast.
q Alita Roberts shapes to kick. Photo: AFL North Coast.
q North Coast Force Under 15s Girls player Chloe Murphy looks to handball. Photo: AFL North Coast.
q Zoe Tarlinton on the burst.
Photo: AFL North Coast.
q The Coffs Cougars under 12 years boys hockey team.
q The Coffs Cougars’ Sonny Dent with his Player of the Tournament award.
Coffs club holds latest Khanacross round
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour and District
Sporting Car Club have held their latest event, with the running of Round 2 of the Bonville Service Station and LPO Bush Khanacross Series at Raleigh Raceway. A club spokesperson
gave a recap of the big day of racing.
“It was another fun day in the forest at Raleigh Raceway on Sunday, 6 July, when Round 2 of the Bonville Service Station & LPO Bush Khanacross 2025 Series was run,” they said.
“Even though there were still a couple of damp sections on the forest roads that were still to dry out after all that rain before winter, a
decision was made to run the event.
“This proved to be a popular decision as there were smiles all round by the end of the day for the 30 competitors who entered on the day.
“As usual for a grass roots motor sport event there was a good mix of skill levels.
“From the outright winner driving a four-wheel drive Subaru on the edge, to
first timers making use of the club car, experiencing the sensation of learning car control in a safe environment, it seemed everyone had a fun day.
“Friendly competition is part of grass roots motorsport events, even if it is just comparing your own times to see what improvement you have made from your previous run.
“Dallan Beard in a
naturally aspirated 2L Subaru Impreza was fastest on each run of the day to be first outright.
“Martin Smith in an old school 1989 Nissan Pulsar Q front wheel drive somehow managed to pedal his way to second outright ahead of some more fancied runners in four-wheel drive equipment.
“There were six juniors, ages 12 to 17 years, entered
with Harvey Nicholson fastest in class followed by Kai Hancock, with Esther Summersell third.
“The ladies class also had six competitors with Sharon Beard returning the best time of the day in the class.” Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club’s next event will be a Paddock Khanacross to be held on Sunday, 3 August, weather permitting.
SCU strengthens partnership with Marlins
By Aiden BURGESS
SOUTHERN Cross
University has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the SCU Marlins, with plans to boost student involvement, research collaboration and community engagement.
President of the SCU Marlins, Michael Edwards, said he was excited to see
the sponsorship taken to the next level.
“This club plays an important role in our community, as does the University, and it’s great to see these two organisations move closer together as we explore future possibilities,” Edwards said.
Future projects include embedded placement opportunities for students,
research projects and participation by more student players.
The SCU Marlins and Southern Cross University have shared a history that dates back 30 years.
The Marlins were originally formed by a group of passionate rugbyplaying university students, who entered a team in the reserve grade and Under 19
Coffs Basketball seniors wrap
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season continued with games played at Sportz Central.
Chihuahuas beat the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s, 94-77, during the latest round of the Men’s A Grade season.
Nicholas Nugent had a game high 29 points for the winners.
Can’t Catch a Breath won their sixth straight game to start the Men’s B Grade
season, having a 73-61 win against White Chocolate.
Joe Greer had a game high 26 points, and Isaiah Andrews top scored for the winners with 24 points.
The Bricklayers had a 3927 win against Scorpions.
Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 2 team had a 65-48 win against Giddy Party, during Round 8 of the Men’s C Grade season.
Women’s
Narwhals Loaded had a 71-32 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 2 team, during Round 9 of the Women's A Grade season.
Meg Parker-Reynolds had a game high 27 points for the winners.
Women’s social competition ladder leaders Coffs Flames had a 51-34 win against Mantas Mystics.
Charlotte Sommers had a game high 21 points for the winners.
Ring Ins had a 71-36 win against The Mighty Ducks, Brooke Smith had a game high 27 points for the winners.
Mantas Mermaids had a 52-26 win against Mantas Mummas, Bella Wiffen top scored for the winners with 31 points.
competitions.
The club had an eventful history of highs and lows before reforming under the SCU Marlins banner in 2010, when they once more entered a reserve grade team in the Mid North Coast competition.
Since then, the club has gone from strength to strength, adding a first-grade side in 2012,
numerous junior teams in almost all age divisions in the following years and a women’s side in 2017.
Today the club fields 12 teams in various competitions.
The SCU Marlins first grade side currently sits in fourth spot on the ladder in the current Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.
SCU Campus Coordinator Nick Simmons said the campus loved being home to the Marlins.
“They’re a fantastic example of how sport can bring people together,” he said.
“It’s about backing a club that gives students, families and young athletes the chance to thrive, both on and off the field.”
q SCU Marlins players.
q Mia Pell about to start a run in her VW Bug.
q Martin Smith took second outright in a Nissan Pulsar Q.
q Harvey Nicholson being congratulated for his win in Juniors.
q Dallan Beard was outright winner in the Subaru Impreza.
Comets and Panthers win in Round 11
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Coffs Harbour Comets and Sawtell Panthers have both been victorious during the latest round of the Group 2 Rugby League season.
The Panthers moved into third spot on the first-grade ladder with a 56-16 win on the road against the South Grafton Rebels.
The Comets kept their finals hopes alive with a 34-16
win away from home against the Grafton Ghosts.
The Nambucca Roosters maintained second spot on the ladder after edging out the Macksville Sea Eagles 34-32 in Nambucca Heads.
Reserves
The Macksville Sea Eagles maintained top spot on the ladder with a 44-10 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
The Coffs Harbour Comets
Double triumph
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Indigenous Girls.
Locked at 2-2 at fulltime, the match was decided from the penalty spot, where North Coast held their nerve to seal a 4-1 shootout victory and hoist the trophy.
In the Under-15 final, North Coast were clinical and composed in a 3-0 dismantling of Newcastle Football.
Bella McKay did the early damage with a first-half brace before Reef Winkler iced the result in the dying stages with a late goal to cap a nearflawless campaign. There was more to cheer about in the Under-13s division, with the North Coast squad earning a silver medal finish after an impressive run to the final.
However, they were ultimately outclassed by a strong Newcastle side, going down 3-0 in the decider.
q North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the
Championships
maintained third spot on the ladder after having a 52-4 win at home against the Grafton Ghosts.
Women’s
South Grafton Rebels maintained third spot on the ladder with a 38-10 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.
Nambucca Roosters had a 30-4 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
Under 18s
Nambucca Roosters became the first team to beat the Macksville Sea Eagles this season, edging them out 1816.
Sawtell Panthers smashed the South Grafton Rebels 60-0.
The second placed Grafton Ghosts had a 32-4 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets.
Catch-up games
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 5
catch-up games on Sunday afternoon.
Coffs Harbour Comets and the Sawtell Panthers clash in their first local derby of the season at Geoff King Motors Oval.
Ladder leaders the Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Grafton Ghosts, and the South Grafton Rebels host the Nambucca Roosters.
q North Coast Football TFP Under 15s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final 3-0. Photo: NNSWF.
q North Coast Football TFP Under 13s finished runners-up at the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships. Photo: supplied.
NNSWF Community State Youth
grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF.
COFFS COAST News Of The Area
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club
By Geoffrey HART
JULY 09 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 18 participants.
Master Grade: Ben R 94.7, Daniel Finlay 91.7, Jake Buckley 90.2, A Grade: Johan Greyling 88.6, Cherelle Steinhardt 85.4, Phillip Payne 79.5, B Grade: Hayley R 86.4, Danny W 83.4, Andrew Graham-Higgs 76.2, Cooper Finlay 72.2, C Grade: Pete C 77.4, Noah Finlay 72.4, Amritpal
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 7th. July 23 starters
Winner Bob Fairclough
28 R/U Sue Kempnich
29
2nd. R/U Geoff Thompson
30 c/b
NTP 4th Bob Faircough
NTP 7th. Trev Kempnich
Di Richards
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
8/7 STABLEFORD Brian McKellar
40, Gary Reidy 39, Paul Hope 37c/b, Graham Montgomery 37. Balls to 32c/b. NTP 7 A: Paul Hope, B: Paul Quinn, C: Joe Cavallaro. NTP 11 A: Matthew Sparrius, B: Alistair Lane (pro pin) C: Gary Reidy
9/7 Stableford Captain Vs President Captain: Wendy Mason 38, Maureen Ryan 37. President: Annie Waters 36, Kerry Humphreys 34c/b. Pro pin Wendy Mason. NTP 3 3: Paula Sercombe. NTP 11 1: Annie Waters
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets
By Vicki SILVER
48 MEMBERS and visitors played a single stableford event in great playing conditions.
The course continues to dry out and if the weather is kind to us, we should be carting around the course in next to no time.
Todays winners:
Gents:
Rick Jenkins 19
Jeff Howlett 18 c/b
Chris Oddy 18
David Turnbull 17
Ball Comp:
Roger Martin 15
Geoff Clerk 14 c/b
Noel Frame 14 c/b
Ladies:
Yvonne Avery 20 c/b
Vicki Silver 20 c/b
Bev Miles 20
Caroline Whitelegge 18 c/b
Ball Comp:
Frances Gaunt 18
Betty Snow 17 c/b
Norma Wilson 17 c/b
Nearest the Pins:
22nd Caroline Whitelegge & David Turnbull
26th Pat Haigh & Rick Jenkins.
Singh 70.2, Member-952 59.1, Member-926 58.3, Sam Atkinson 55.2, Member-964 53.1, Visitors: Micah Miller 6.0
The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 14 participants.
Daniel Finlay 195.7, Johan Greyling 194.11, Cooper Finlay 193.8, Danny W 192.8, Pete C 190.6, Matt Miller 190.6, Member-677 188.5, Cherelle Steinhardt 185.4, Jake Buckley 179.7, Sam Atkinson 178.1, Member-926 173.1, Member-952 162.1, Noah Finlay 107.2, Visitors: Micah Miller 164.2
NTP 9th. Gary Tolhurst Sue Kempnich
Putting Bob Fairclough
Greg Heidke edged out a few contenders to take out the NAGA, Robin again retained the Frog, 3 consecutive games, that’s consistency.
The nearest the pins may not be correct. They were not left at the correct holes by the first group.
10/7 Play 9 Russell Murchie 18. Balls to 17 11/7 Stableford Peter Matten 36c/b, Phil Elliott 36 12/7 Stroke A: Joseph Whalan 71. B: Grant Martin 71. C: Marc Andrews 68. Balls to 75c/b. Gross A: Michael Kenny 75. B:Benjamin Armstrong 90c/b. C: Bill Hobbs 95c/b. Eagle on 4 Cameron Murdoch. NTP 7 A: Ashley Muir (pro pin), B: Heath Blaikie, C:Bill Hobbs. NTP 11 A: Christopher Shipman, B: John Lyall, C: Wayne Parkin. NTP 15 Ethan Thornborough
Ladies Stableford Susan Flint 33
SPORT RESULTS
Park Beach Women's Bowls Club
By Anne ORR
SOCIAL Bowls Friday 11.7.25. G Williams, R Beaumont def K Breen, T Breen 16-14; J Jones, B Jones def D Francis, S Crawford 16-14; M England, C England def P Poulton, E Kidd 20-10; R Finch, M Berube def L Clancy, G Stanford 19-17; G Duffy, D Lindner def A Stone, T Aarts 27-8; D Walsh, M
Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 8th July, 66 MNCVGA members competed in a single stableford event at CEX Urunga Golf Course, on a perfect winter’s day. The course had recovered well from the recent challenging weather.
A grade: Winner - Colin Cutt
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEY
SAWTELL RSL Club
Winter Comp
Monday 7 July
DILLIGAF def Who Darted 7-2
Warriors def Bull Finish 5-4
Bad Habbits def Fluke Shots 8-1
Surgical Steel def Thunderstruck 6-3
180s
Ricky (1)
Starr def K Dunn, L Loadsman 17-14; D Futcher, R Lane def F Gaunt, L McLean 19-13; A Worboys, L McLeod def J Boyd, J Boyd 17-12; K Pollack, C Pollack def C McVicar, N McVicar 21-7; A Orr, R Holloway def B Fane, S Willis 28-6; R Coffee, C Cutt def M Cutts, J Murtas 18-17; G Barker, S Hancock def K Elliott, J Farrell 17-9; Y Hinsley, G Hinsley def Michael, Barry 25-8; J Kennedy, R Oakley def P Elliott, T Brown 30-11.
37, 1st runner-up Martin Tizzard 35, 2nd runner-up Mark Flint 34, 3rd runners up David Eather and Maurice Tate on 33.
B grade: Winner - Ian Finn 36, 1st runner-up Maria Sanford 34 c/b, 2nd runner-up Michael Bleakley 34, 3rd runner-up Stephen Currie 32.
Ball run to 32 pts.
NTP’s: Chris Cuthbertson (3rd), Mike Raymond (9th), Mark Flint (12th & 18th), Wayne Cormick (16th).
100s
Carol (1)
Cherie (2)
Elaine (1)
Karen C (1)
Wendy (1)
Ben (4)
Chris (3)
Christian (1)
Craig C (2)
Craig S (2)
Dave C (1)
Dave H (1)
Dean (2)
Kevin (1)
Kurt (2)
Paul (2)
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
By Steve ROBINSON
13 JULY 2025
Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 13 July 2025 at Maclean, Single Stableford v Ballina.
Ballina won the Shield 340 to 313.
Our Team results were as follows:
Winner: Chad Nagel (38pts).
Runner Up: Rick Furlan (35pts).
Ball Winners: Matt Smith (33), Izzy Caravante (33), Catherine Robinson (32), Peter Hill (30), Courtney Robinson (30).
NTP’s: Catherine Robinson (2th).
Chip In’s: Nil
Next Game is at Safety Beach on Sunday 27 July 2025, 7.00am Tee Time. All Welcome.
Urunga Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
JULY 14
Single Stableford 29 players contested today's event, with the winner , Bruce Parker, with 40 points, again shooting well under his age. 2nd John Davis 38, 3rd Arthur Hassett 35.
Run-down Noddy Bastick, Bob Archibald 34, John Leahy, Wozz Rawlings, Pete Brotherton, Kevin Sanford 33, Peter Wood 32 c/b. Bradmans Richard McCabe 21. NTPs 3rd Grant Cardow, 9th Freddie Shields. Longest Putt Brett Bosbach.
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 8th July 2025
Main Draw Winners: - Peet Winney - R/U Glen Richards
Consolation Winners: - Laurie Preston - R/U Tony Gauci
Reg (1)
Ricky (5)
Rob Ho (3)
High pegs
Kelly (98, 60)
Asttan (72)
Dave H (64)
Ricky (66)
Leader Board
Bad Habbits 8
DILLIGAF 7
Surgical Steel 6
Warriors 5
Bull Finish 4
Thunderstruck 3
Who Darted 2
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Woopi Monday Vets Comp
By Shirley STRAUCH
MONDAY 14th. July 24 starters
32
Winner John Ragan 27 R/U Trev Kempnich
2nd R/U Sue Kempnich
NTP 11th. Norm Mitchener Di Richards
NTP 12th. Dick Cooper
NTP 15th. Ray Willing Di Richards Putting Geoff Thompson 14
The sole birdie of the day went to NORM Mitchener on the 11th. Winner John Ragan
Chose the Seaview Tavern as his prize, the bad news is John loses 11 strokes for his next round.
Col Wade didn’t stay around to collect the NAGA so the balls went to Robin Skinner with 24 Putts & the Frog
q Ballina Challenge 13 July 2025.
IGA
MNC Cross Country
By Peter BERRINGTON
13 JULY 2025 at Woolgoolga Sportsground
RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Dylan Hannaford 9:34, 1; Donovan Duncan 9:35, 2; Harrison Jordan 10:20, 3; Taylor Lay 10:31, 4; Max Herbert 10:33, 5; Lachlan Herbert 10:34, 6; Lennox Bennington 10:50, 7; Alexander Jacquin 10:55, 8; Ziggy Walker 11:07, 9; Leon Petrohelos 11:30, 10; Matthew McAleer 12:00, 11; Hudson Nightingale 12:30, 12; Lincoln Carvallo 12:32, 13; Drew Herbert 12:33, 14; Sahar Shermeister 12:34, 15; Jesse Munn-Power 12:36, 16; Sam Wilbers 12:42, 17; Russell Crane 13:12, 18; Matt Evans 13:31, 19; Kane Woodgate 13:33, 20; Hunter Lynch 13:45, 21; River Woodgate 13:47, 22; Iggi Nuttall 14:30, 23; Harvey Griffin 14:32, 24; Chris Walker 15:16, 25; Astin Nuttall 15:24, 26; Naveh Shermeister 15:28, 27; Bar Shermeister 15:29, 28; Archie Feain 16:05, 29; Peter Feain 16:06, 30; Henry Owen 16:17, 31; Kevin Owen 16:18, 32; Cooper Mears 17:09, 33; Andrew Martin 17:30,
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 19:14, 1; Nate Cahill 22:38, 2; Hugh Morgan 23:03, 3; Angus Morgan 24:12, 4; Jago Hart 25:22, 5; Matt Evans 25:24, 6; Sam Peck 25:25, 7; Greg Crowe 27:23, 8; Alexander Jacquin 28:31,
9; Matthew McAleer 30:50, 10; Christian Petersen 31:32, 11. RESULTS: 5km (Female)Emma Sandes 26:00, 1; Sarah Morgan 29:07, 2; Anika Bates 30:12, 3; Felicity Bates 30:19, 4; Lara Karrasch 30:39, 5; Anthea Martin 31:02, 6; Stacy Wong 31:27, 7; Skyla Petersen 31:31, 8; Summer Bates 32:11, 9; Miriam Johnson 33:00, 10; Lauren Reid 33:10, 11; Penny Burgess 33:22, 12; Kaya Michener 35:54, 13; Wendy Maley
38:07, 14; Rebecca Ridges 46:06, 15; Jenni Williams 49:27, 16.
RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Nick Murray 40:44, 1; Adam Johnson 42:59, 2; Bruce Meder 47:32, 3; Peter Feain 47:32, 4; Leon Petrohelos 50:41, 5; Kieren Ward 56:04, 6; Russell Crane 1:02:00, 7. RESULTS: 10km (Female)Caron Mackie 1:08:28, 1. Next week Cross Country is Sawtell, meet on the beach in front of the surf club.
SUNDAY 6/7/25; Final of Major 4s Winners: R Flynn, N Flynn, R Southam, D Hyde /Runners Up
C Wills, R Newick, L Preston, S Thompson
MONDAY Twilight Bowls 7/7/25
R Redman, L Read, N Elford DEF R Avery, Bob Tremayne, A Day
S Fleming, P Day, C Christian DEF K Mason, L Kratz, G Hampson
J Chapman, K Taylor DEF D Nichols B Godard
E Korchma, A Waters, J Cherne DEF C Veerhuis, G Davidson, S Kennedy
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls
8/7/25
M Baguley, K Lewis DEF G Brabender, C Hill
A Waters, A Day, D Grebert DEF J Poyntz, A Waters, N Foy
M Friend, C Veerhuis, E Tindall
CEX Woolgoolga Lawn Bowls Results
By Suzanne BRACHER
SUNDAY 6/7/2026 ( pairs) Rink
5: P Diamond, N Campbell (D) W Gavenlock, P Cattriss.
Rink 6: C Nightingale, J Campbell (D) D Chandler, M Baguley. Rink 7: J Martin, D Mason, (D) I Coltman, B Pendred. Tuesday 8/7/ 2025( pairs) Rink 2: R Gurber, S Dodd (D) D Chandler, P Cutteres.
Rink 3: B Smith, D Washfold (D) R Ryan, G Cunningham. Rink 4: Sawtell Bowls Results
Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Golf Results
By Leah RAY
TUESDAY 8th JULY 9 HOLE SINGLE
STABLEFORD A GRADE - Tania Norberry 18, Jennifer Blake 17 (CB) B GRADE - Lin Kildea 18, Barbara Wilson 16 (CB) NTPs22nd hole - Carol Hughes, Janet Clayton, 26th - Jan Silvy, Fiona Fitzgerald WEDNESDAY 9th JULY
DEF H Muir, S Mason, J Townsend
L Kratz, H Dodd, J Poletti DEF C Irvine, T Goninnan, C Weir
C Gray, S Brandenburg, D Tree, DEF M McDonald, L Savage, B Eden
R Cook, N Elford, L North DEF J Fleming, N Elford, D Garth
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls 9/7/25
P Brabender, R Poyntz, G Hobson DEF I Muller, L Zecchinati, N Lamond
D Caitling, J Robinson, J Bishop DEF P Roach, D Bond, W Meadows
G Campbell, B Newling, P Weir DEF H Slater, M Cutts, J Murtas
C Christian, D Wheeler, B Samuels DEF J Blaikie, W Hall, D Anderson
G Nichols, L Dyson, K Garth DEF J Chapman, M Baker, A Robertson
R Willams, P Collins, B Martin DEF S Sillar, B Clugston, L Preston
N McClennand, J Richardson J Urge DEF B Tarrant, G Hitchen, S Wilkinson
P Covington, W Vaughn, J
Fred C, B Merchant (D) D Barnard, S Barnard. Rink 5: H Pallister, G Pallister (D) W Gavenlock, J Hurrell. Rink 6: I Hounslow, R Foster (D) C Nightingale, K Costelloe. Rink 7: C O’Dawyer, A Connolly, T Breen (D) P Diamond, C Breen, K Ryan. Rink 10: N Wood, J Evan’s (D) J Burgess, L Walsh. Rink 11: S Oliver, P Wroe (D) A Wroe, R Shaw. Rink 12: T. McKenzie,
P Buck (D) T Teys, N Campbell. Rink 13: V Valentine, D Valentine (D) L Walsh, G McInerney. Rink 14: Les, Rick (D) Theresa, Barry. Wednesday 9/7/2025 (Wanderers) Rink 3: J Lynn, P
LADIES FOURSOMES GROSS WINNERS AND CHAMPIONSAnnalese McKee and Carries Fagan
121 GROSS RUNNERS UP - Karen Brown and Kerryn Little 137 (CB) DIVISION 1 NET WINNERSNarelle Turner and Kerry Wilson 112 DIVISION 1 NETT RUNNERS UP - Bev Smith and Machelle Nichol 112.5 DIVISION 2 NETT WINNERS - Yvonne Avery and Ruth Ryan 111.5 DIVISION 2 NETT RUNNERS UP - Lindy Ingham and
Townsend DEF N Kotrozos. J Oates, J Tainsh
I Maderic, A Baker, M Jenkins
DEF T Brooks, J Rankin, R Cridge
P Swain, G Fisher, N Sillar DEF M Hastings M Aujard, A Vivian
P Paunovic, N Wong, R Petterson DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice
H Henderson, D Williams, W Snow DEF P Harris, K Darcy, C Anderson
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 11/7/25
K Lowry, L Feltrin, W Bujeya DEF B Hamilton, T Brooks, R Cridge
P Brabender, G Brabender, R Poyntz DRAW D Isaacs, R Stock, T Hodgson
J Harris, P Harris, L Preston DEF J Flynn, G Flynn, D Hyde
N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend
DEF J Chapman, B Smith, N Lamond
A Baker, P Hall, B Blight DEF J Grebert, D Woods, D Grebert
K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry
Hatton, M Mulligan (D) G Woolley, J Hampstead, S Ferro. Rink 4: I Brian, G Burgess, S Oliver(D) J Simpson, N Wills, K Costelloe. Rink 5: Dave Mason team (D) K Dhryea, P Jones, R Villain. Rink 6: Ted, John, Jason (D) L Carroll, L Virag, J Evan’s. Rink 7: J Martin, C Nightingale, P Diamond (D) K Dynstone, P Stirling, B Rennie.
Friday 11/7/2025 (2.4.2.) Rink 1: J Merchant, P Wroe, (D) N Wood, R Foster. Rink 2: D Washfold, R Bennell (D) D Chandler, P Cuttriss. Rink 3: D Mason, L Walsh (D) M Hopes, R Ryan. Rink 4: J Hurrell, C Latham (D) I Copman, B Symes.
Estelle Becker 116 DIVISION 2 NETT 2ND RUNNERS UP - Louise Knight and Jane Durler 117 (CB) DIVISION 2 NETT 3RD RUNNERS UP - Brenda Fane and Shirley Willis 117 SATURDAY 12th JULY 4BBB
STABLEFORD OVERALL WINNERS
1. Mare Boys and Carrie Fagan
45 2. Dee Anderson and Dinah Nutchey-Robinson 43 NTPS - 12th hole - Jo Symmonds, 15th - Carrie Fagan, 22nd - Dee Anderson, 26thGloria Hickey
DEF N Wong, S Brandenburg, G Hobson
J Poyntz, D Garth, K Garth DEF R Avery, D Williams, W Meadows
T Karam, A Meek, J Urge DEF K Stirling, C Irvine, E Tindall
G Hampson, N Elford, Ken Taylor DEF J Harter, D Roe, S Wellington
M Baguley, M Gibbons, W Snow DEF L Read, A Burt, J Burt
J Fleming, T Spiers, J Richardson DEF G Walsh, S Byswater, M Miller
W Vaughn, A Wagstaff, D Anderson DEF P Paunovic, M Friend, H Slater
D Hammond, D Bond, P Roach DEF J Brown, F Sharpe, R Morris
K Darcy, A Anderson, C Anderson DEF T Lauvell, G Staunton Latemar, M Sharpe
Kev Taylor, K Henderson, H Henderson DEF H Muir, K English, S Sillar
L Savage, A Robertson, L Dyson DEF P Covington, G Fisher, N Sillar
Rink 5: D Evan’s, J Evan’s (D) N Haines, J Hampstead. Rink 6: G Pallister, H Pallister (D) Athol, Lorna.
Rink 7: D Foster, D Porta, L Carroll (D) R Villian, D Hodge, M Hodge. Rink 8: J Martin, W Gavenlock, Trevor Teer (D) D Randell, B Rennie, Nuggett Rink 10: A Wroe, R Shaw (D) J Gibbons, Fred C. Rink 11: R Gurber, B Merchant (D) J Lynn, S Oliver.
Rink 12: J Taylor, P Buck (D) J Simmons, C Nightingale. Rink 13: B Wylie, T Wylie (D) C Albert, I Hounslaw. Rink 14: D Barnard, S Barnard (D) M Campos, L Virag.
Sawtell Veterans Golf By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 14th July 2025
9 Hole Stroke Net 18 Starters
Ladies Ross Hrncir 30
Men
Ken Towerton 29, Bryan Symes 30, Ian Reynolds 31
q Smuggler at the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.
Funeral Notices
O’GRADY
Denis John
With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved dad, Denis on 13th July 2025. Late of Coffs Harbour. Deeply loved father of Jason and Brad.
Treasured pop of Mia, Liam, Bonnie, Kai and Haze. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Pam, Ray, Marie, Don, Mick, Kanong, Frank (dec’d) and Aylish (dec’d), whose bond he held close throughout his life. Denis leaves behind a legacy of love. His kind spirit, quiet strength and warm heart touched all who knew him.
Aged 82 Years
Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Love, Laughter and Cherished Memories
Denis was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
A Celebration of Life for Denis will be held at Jetty Beach House, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 23rd July at 12.30pm.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
ORR
Donald Campbell ‘Don’ 23.01.1950-12.07.2025
Forever Young
Don was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
ASTON-CZEMIERZEWSKI
Anna
11th July 2025, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Aged Care, late of Coffs Harbour. Loved wife of Joseph (dec’d). Cherished mother of Richard, Helen and Caroline. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of their children.
Aged 95 Years
Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Anna’s Celebration of Life Service to be celebrated in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 commencing at 1.00 pm, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.
Anna’s family wish to convey their warmest thanks and gratitude to the staff at St. Josephs’s Aged Care for the beautiful care provided to Anna.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
ATKINS
Eileen Dorothy
13th July 2025, passed away peacefully at Coffs Haven Aged Care. Beloved mother of Karen, Darren, Brett, Dean and Ben (dec’d). Adored nan of Chris, Nick, Bec, Alex and great-nan of Logan, Axl and Jack. Cherished sister and friend to many.
Our fiercest protector and strongest heart. Always with us. Forever loved and remembered by her family and friends.
Aged 80 Years
Forever On The Open Road
Chasing New Horizons
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Eileen’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 commencing at 11.30 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Funeral Notices
SMITH, Carol Lorraine
10th July 2025, peacefully at home, late of Urunga. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Rhys & Melissa, Russ & Abby and Cameron. Loved grandmother of Monique, Alexandra, Jackson and Zachary. Caring companion of Les. Adored sister and sister-in-law. Fond auntie of their children.
Aged 72 Years
Peacefully At Rest
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Carol’s Funeral Service to be held in Bernard Laverty’s Funeral Chapel, Macksville on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 commencing at 10.30 am, thence for private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Coffs Coast News Of The Area 02 4981 8882
Funeral Notices
THOMPSON
Dame Mary Philomena
11th July 2025, died peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care Facility
Sawtell, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and mate of Ronald Joseph Thompson (dec’d). Darling mother of Martin & Leanne, Elizabeth & Peter, Ruth & Jim and Angela & Peter. Deeply loved Gran of Benjamin (dec’d), Chris, Mat, Emma, Jacob, Joseph, Charles, Michael, Sam, Pat, Alice, Casey, Molly, Ben and their partners. Adored Great-Gran of Harvey, William, Vincent, Alexander, Cooper, Isla, Ellie, Ruby, Charlie and Maggie. Loving sister, sister-in-law, aunty and cousin. A friend and inspiration to many.
Aged 89 Years
Faithful Woman
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mary’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in Our Lady of The Way Chapel, Marian Grove, Toormina on Friday 18th July 2025 commencing at 9.30 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mary’s Graveside service to be held at Maclean Lawn Cemetery, Townsend on Saturday 19th July 2025 commencing at 11.00 am.
Funeral Notices
MATTS
Paul Leslie
8th July 2025, passed away unexpectedly, late of Orange, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Husband of Danni. Loving father of Harlow and Xavier. Adored son of David & Julie. Beloved brother of Catherine and Rebecca and their families.
Aged 37 Years Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Paul’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 24th July 2025 commencing at 10.00 am.
All retired and serving Police Personnel are welcome to attend.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Open House
Yarraman Rd Bonville, Open house Wed & Sat - ring agent for times 0466 037 468
Classifieds 4981 8882
ROOM for working person, $100/wk. 0492 413 389. Woolgoolga
Work Wanted
MARSH’S SECURITY & Bodyguard Services available for work 0459 556 523
KINGS CLEANING
Experienced w/ Police Check. Domestic & bond cleans. Contact Kim 0403 280 231
Plants For Sale
ALEXANDER palms 1.5m tall several palms in each 10” pot $15 6652 8815 F140325
FROM $5 100’s of plants including hanging pots Open every day. 11 Sand St Coffs Harbour.
Items for Sale
GREAT Groodle pups (Great Dane x Groodle) looking for their forever homes. Mum & Dad available to view, both have lovely temperaments. 5 girls. Wormed, microchipped & vaccinated. $1,200. Ready to go! Call or text: 0422 070 333 Located in Port Stephens 991003003003470 / 991003003003472 / 991003003003469 / 991003003003474 / 991003003003477 ON the beach, at Sapphire, unit, single working person. $400
LOVELY vertical circular 5 shelves display tower for collectibles etc. $80 6652 3791
OLD rosewood fence posts, suit wood turning & wood craft from $30 each. 0499 684 401
OUTDOOR setting, 3-piece, plus 8 seat table with chairs white, as new never used. $2500 ono 0418 656 845 e040725
OUTSIDE Gas Heater with cover 120cm high $100. 0400 513 862
PORCELAIN biscuit jar (8in high) with cream and jam pots, tea strainer and small flat teaspoon holder. $35 0400 641 561
QUEEN bed VGC wood frame with Tempur mattress $400 0466 239 266
RAILWAY line small gauge, 70mm high x 5m lengths. Suit cattle grid, $75 each 0499 684 401
REEL to reel tapes x 38 7in. All recorded by favourite singers. $50 ono 0491 035 704 F040725
ROLLER blinds to fit window 120cm wide x up to 210cm drop
$5each 0400 513 862
SHOES, Birkenstock size 37, narrow fit. Paid $150. selling $50 ono. 0459 040 014 or 6651 4237 F270625
SHOES, LADIES
Colorado Silverton CF sure grip black leather work/walking shoe size 8, still new in box. $75. 0402 102 558
SONY Super Stereo System 7.2ch. As new cond. Home theatre system. 1695w (185w x 7 + 200w x 2) RMS output power. 10% THD per channel driven. RRP $7130. $1,500. Ph 0491 035 704
L26949
$2,000. 0427 528 084
SOUND Bar 2.0.2 CH 120W Dolby ATMOS 12 months old with 2 built in subwoofers. Price $100 Ph 0412 081 950
STAMPS date back to 1900 and prior. First Day Covers unopened 19612004. Offers accepted. Ph Wyn 0417 969 322
STOOL seats. Variety size, type and colour. $30 6652 3791
SUITCASES - X Large $15, Large $10, Med $5 0481 966 840 F060625
1995 SUZUKI GSXR 750
82,000km Has been stored for the last 3 yrs
Great cond for age
Last of the classic shape GSXR Can be sold with or without rego
$7,500 Contact Robbie 0403 612 733
PAIR of lovely jacquared fabric vintage-style footrest 60cm x 40cmx 30cm H $35 each Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
PAVERS 90mm square $1 each. 0467 640 964
PEAK ellipse rollator safewok load 1150kgs only 6mth old As New $95 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
PORCELAIN biscuit jar $18 ono - For die-hard morning tea enthusiasts! 0400 641 561
HUNTING Bow, Hoyt CRX 32, Pro-Series, Compound bow, 60lbs pull, 28” pull back, complete with optic sight, trigger release, 10 graphite/aluminium arrows with standard target points, quiver & N.Z Ridgeline soft cover, in very good condition, $550 (firm). Photos on request. 0415 669 378 TABLE Tennis table w/ new fittings $80 0458 041 772 TV 80cm (32”) + DVD player $100 0491 035 704
SHOES, winter ARA Europe. Black suede Size 37 like new. Worn 3 times. Paid $300, selling $100 ono. 0459 040 014 or 6651 4237
SMALL bar fridge in good working order $100. 6649 1472
SMALL mobile bench 2 shelves, suit shop or office. $40. 6652 3791
TEASPOONS large collection as new feat various characters $3-5 per spoon 0403 425 913 F040425
walker, 3 different exercise benches, 9 sets of weights, 3 sets of bars and weights. For individual sale or the lot for $250. 6656 4293
2015 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport manual 1 owner, service history available, insured $15,900 asking $13,900 ono. 178,700kms, new clutch 2024. Rego June 2026, CZD14P Dianne 0410 266 165
2012Olympic14’Sprinter Pop top Caravan, sleeps 2, exc cond. Many extras
Zen is a 1-year-old Mastiff-cross who’s still learning to trust the world. He can be a bit unsure when meeting new people, but once he knows you’re safe, he opens up and shows his affectionate and loyal personality. Zen will require time and patience, and a safe environment with slow introductions. A meet and greet will be required if you own other dogs. Secure fencing must also be provided. Adoption fee for 2024/2025 is $220, and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing and lifetime registration. Please visit Council’s website to view the full list of animals lost or available for adoption. For any adoption enquiries, please complete the Adoption Enquiry Form on Council’s website.
Caravans
PUZZLES
SUDOKU
FASCIA COVER, COLORBOND EXTERIOR WALL, EAVE CLADDING AND EXTERIOR PAINTING DESIGNER OF VERSATILE CLADDING MADE FROM COLORBOND SUPPLY ONLY OR SUPPLY AND INSTALL.
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SATURDAY
GREAT BRITISH CITIES WITH SUSAN CALMAN
SBS, 7.30pm
Scottish comedian Susan Calman (pictured) is on a mission to appreciate the wonder of cities, touring the UK’s greatest regional centres, learning how they were made and going beyond the hustle and bustle to uncover their hidden treasures – with lots of laughs along the way. First up is Liverpool, where she visits obvious highlights such as Royal Albert Dock and the Cavern Club. But it’s the lesser known places like the incredible Williamson tunnels that really make this worth a watch.
FRIDAY, July 18
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa visits garden designer Michael Cooke. 8.30 Patience. (PGa) The team is baffled when a young woman is found dead among a dinosaur display at York Museum.
9.20 Gruen. (Final, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.35 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY
ABC FAMILY, 7.35pm
Arrested Development
star Tony Hale (pictured) adds not one, but two, exquisitely enigmatic characters to his collection with a dual role as twin brothers Nicholas Benedict and L.D. Curtain in this Disney adaptation of Trenton Lee Stewart’s children’s books. Resembling a Wes Anderson film, the fantastical series follows four prodigal young orphans (played by Mystic Inscho, Emmy DeOliveira, Seth Carr and Marta Kessler) who are recruited by Benedict to infiltrate an elite academy that’s seemingly the centre of a global brainwashing operation. Sophisticated and cinematic, this kids’ caper is fun for the whole family.
SUNDAY WATSON
By taking its lead from Sherlock Holmes’ iconic sidekick, Dr John Watson, this CBS medical drama takes a fresh tilt at the oft-adapted mythology of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective. Acclaimed actor Morris Chestnut (pictured) plays a modern-day iteration of the good doctor, who resumes his medical career after Holmes’ apparent death, using his extraordinary skills in deductive reasoning to diagnose rare diseases at a clinic in Pittsburgh. In this heartwrenching premiere, Watson treats a pregnant woman (Anjelica Bette Fellini) with a fatal neurodegenerative disease. In a race against time, Watson must figure out a way to help the patient live long enough to safely deliver her baby.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mastermind Australia.
8.35 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Murder. (Return)
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Loudenvielle to Peyragudes. 180.6km mountain stage. From France.
2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (PG, 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. 8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022, Mal, R) A bitter, grumpy man’s solitary life is changed when a young family moves in nearby and he meets his match in the form of a quick-witted, young woman, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller. 11.05 Dancing With The Stars. (PG, R)
12.25 The Disappearance. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, Mlv, R) A former mobster enters the music industry. John Travolta, Uma Thurman.
1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30
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SATURDAY, July 19
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 1.15 Patience. (PGa, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.55 Last Night Of The Proms. (R) 4.20 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Outback Dressmakers, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart looks at outback dressmaking.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate witchcraft at an orphanage.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of a cricketer during a tournament.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) Mystery Bay’s brief flirtation with happiness ends.
10.45 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) Jess’ fate hangs in the balance.
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 Dance Life. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 SBS50. (R) 5.35 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom. (PGalv, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Liverpool. (Premiere) Susan Calman journeys to Liverpool.
8.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. 182.6km mountain stage. From France.
1.55 SBS50. (R)
2.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.55 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (Final) 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 12.20am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Majestic. Continued. (2001, PG) 8.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.00 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.40pm St. Vincent. (2014, M) 2.35 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 8.30 The Take. (2016) 10.15 The Salamander. (2021, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, July 20
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGals, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Great American South. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (PGals)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGs) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) A date night turns into graveyard duty for Stella.
8.50 Little Disasters. (Final, Mal) A day at a fair leads to a shocking reveal.
9.40 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) Follows actor David Gulpilil.
11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Songs Of Summer. (Ml, R)
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Premiere) 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Singapore Bitesize. (R) 10.30 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.30 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Statue Of Liberty: A French Giant. A look at the history of the Statue of Liberty.
8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. (PG, R) Explores the history of Marseilles, once called Massilia, the second largest city in France.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Muret to Carcassonne. 169.3km hilly stage. From France.
1.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
2.40 Blue Water Safari. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
VICELAND (31)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Challenge Day, VRC Members Race Day and QFC Charity Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG)
7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Dara Ó Briain.
8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006, Mav, R) An academic uncovers a conspiracy while helping investigate a murder inside the Louvre. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.30 Tabloids On Trial. (Mal, R) An expose of illegal tactics of Britain’s tabloids.
1.00 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 3. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 1. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match.
10.15 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)
12.35 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Madl, R)
1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Empty-nesters Craig and Belinda are at loggerheads over their four-bedroom suburban Ashmore home.
8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat and perform life-saving CPR on teens.
9.50 House Hunters Australia. (R) A couple are searching for their first home. 10.50 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Jeopardy! Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Jeopardy! 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Kars & Stars. 5.40 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.35 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.15 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon The Zoo. 12.30 My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Better Homes And
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Show. 6.30 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 8.20 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 10.00 The Innocent. (2022, M, French) 11.50 The Way Back. (2010, M) 2.20pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 4.25 First Cow. (2019, PG) 6.40 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 8.30 Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.15 The Invisible Witness. (2018, M, Italian) 1.10am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Innovation Nation. 10.15 MOVIE: Twinkle All The Way. (2019) 12.05pm Seinfeld. 12.35 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. Replay. 1.40 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.45 MOVIE: War With Grandpa. (2020, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Elf. (2003) 9.30 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG)
8.20 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Anita Cobby Murder. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the 1986 kidnapping and murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby.
10.40 The Crow Girl. (MA15+av)
12.50 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 3. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 19. Sydney v North Melbourne. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 Shoot To Kill: Hunting The London Bombers. (Mav) A forensic account of the manhunt across London after the 7/7 terror bombings of 2005.
11.10 9News Late.
11.40 See No Evil. (Mal)
12.35 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.15 Watson. (Premiere, Ma) A year after the death of his friend, a man resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases. 9.15 FBI.
M) 10.50 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.05 The Golden Girls. 10.35 MOVIE: The Gift That Gives. (2024, PG) 12.20pm Celebrity Ghost Stories. 1.20 Limitless. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (Premiere) 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) 5.25
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MONDAY, July 21
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PGa)
8.20 Breakaway Femmes: The Forgotten Tour De France.
10.05 Rock Legends.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Classified. (Return, Mlv)
11.50 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s, R)
1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
2.30 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.30 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 4.30 Bamay. (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) Irene stands up for herself.
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Maddie’s return to work may have been too soon as it proves to be more triggering than expected.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Killed In Cold Blood. (Malv, R)
12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
2.30 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 Parental Guidance. (PGa)
9.00 100% Footy. (M)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (PGl)
Footy Classified. (Ml)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
Today.
6am Lunana:
A Yak In The Classroom. Continued. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 7.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 12.05pm The Invisible Witness. (2018, M, Italian) 2.00 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 3.55 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.45 Tel Aviv On Fire. (2018, M, Arabic) 9.30 Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 11.10 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, July 22
Media Watch. (PG, R)
Lucy Worsley Investigates. (PG, R) 1.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.30 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Final, Mal, R) 2.35 Parliament. 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGaw)
8.30 Insight. Hosted by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. Montpellier to Mont Ventoux. 171.5km mountain stage. From France.
1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (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) Alf reassures Harper. David has an offer for Lacey. Dana opens up to Sonny.
8.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mls) The five couples are contemplating their relationships on the outside and whether or not they’ll stay together.
11.30 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) Kate makes a return to Reed & Reed.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Got, Got, Need. 3.10 Augmented. 4.10 News. 4.15 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. 12.15am Rob & Romesh Vs. 1.55 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. 2.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 My
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6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.45 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 11.50 Tel Aviv On Fire. (2018, M, Arabic) 1.40pm All At Sea. (2010, PG) 3.20 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.40 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 9.30 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French) 11.55 Late Programs.
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Paramedics. (Mam) 8.30
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WEDNESDAY, July 23
6.00
7.35 How Disney
America. (Mv) 8.30 Air India Crash: What Went Wrong?
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. Bollène to Valence. 160.4km flat stage. From France.
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 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Madl)
11.20 Stags. (MA15+adv)
12.20 Imposters. (Malsv, R)
1.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
A Current Affair.
Tipping Point: The Block. (PG) 9.00 Murder Down Under. 10.00 9News
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6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.40 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 10.05 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 11.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 1.30pm Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.45 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 7.35 Living. (2022, PG) 9.30 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 11.15 Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 1.15am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 24
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Eastern Mediterranean. (PGa) Bettany Hughes travels to the Eastern Mediterranean.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18. Vif to Courchevel (Col de la Loze).
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 10.15 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French) 12.35pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.35 Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.00 Living. (2022, PG) 5.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.30 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 9.30 Begin Again. (2013, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG)
8.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Erwin Kastenberger. (Mav, R)
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Second Thoughts. (PGal)
10.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PGa)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
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NORTH Coast Football’s Talented Female Program (TFP) delivered a powerhouse performance at the NNSW Community State Youth Championships in Newcastle, claiming titles in both the Under-15 and Under-16 divisions and finishing runners-up in the Under-13s.
It was a dominant display across the board, with the U15 and U16 squads going unbeaten through the group stages - each chalking up six wins and a draw - to stamp their authority on the tournament early.
The U16s were pushed to the limit in a tense grand final clash against the NNSWF
