“The unit executive is a wonderful group of dedicated women who believe in our members, the service and the community.
“I’m very excited to be on this journey with them and our incredible volunteers.”
Marshall, who has been with Marine Rescue NSW for just two years, admitted she “fell into” leadership through her fiancée Mitch
Harvey, a former Woolgoolga Unit Commander.
After serving as a training officer and acting deputy, she was elected Unit Commander in July this year.
Harvey, Brian Taylor, Shirley Teague, David Forge and Josh Stangl were collectively at the helm of the unit for the past five years, guiding the operation with professionalism and purpose.
“I have learned a lot from them,” Marshall said.
“They have set the standard high for the new executive and I hope we can meet the standards and possibly even exceed them.
“We are focused on keeping everybody happy and healthy, on task and growing the unit.”
While preparing for her wedding in April 2026 and working full-time in disability support, Marshall continues to juggle her volunteer commitments.
“There’s always a lot to do, but all the pieces fit together which makes it work.
“Now that I’m really busy, I can’t stop being really busy,” she laughed.
Marshall is also progressing through her operational training, holding a Coxswain (Restricted) rating and working towards her full Coxswain qualification - a vital role for Woolgoolga, where missions involve surf beach launches straight into offshore waters.
Marine Rescue NSW Northern Zone Commander Darren Hulm praised the new unit executive.
“Marine Rescue NSW and the local community are privileged to have this determined and reliable group of women leading the unit.”
Gumbaynggirr scholar awarded Churchill Fellowship
By Andrew VIVIAN
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following report contains the name of a person who has died.
GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow.
The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville.
“[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” she said.
“As a child, I watched him share our culture with non-Indigenous people to bridge gaps and build understanding.
“He wanted a better, shared future.
“I remember him coming to my school, speaking in my SOSE classes, telling the truth about our history, his experiences with government policies, and what it was like growing up in Australia from 1948 onwards.”
Dr Ballangarry said those moments shaped her.
She is now the Director of First Nations Strategy and Coordination at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, with responsibility for working across the institution to drive culturally grounded, high-impact outcomes for staff, students, and communities.
The Churchill Trust was founded 60 years ago to honour British Prime Minister Sir
CEO Christine Dacey said, “Our Fellows are everyday Australians with extraordinary ideas.”
“They have the passion and persistence to learn from the world’s best and bring home solutions that make a real difference in their communities.
“Churchill Fellows have the opportunity to travel the globe in search of solutions to pressing challenges at home.”
Dr Ballangarry’s work is underpinned by advancing Reconciliation through truthtelling, justice, and transformative partnerships.
Her fellowship project is titled, “To examine how Reconciliation is pursued by marginalised peoples despite political barriers”.
It is an investigation of how Indigenous and other marginalised peoples respond to political resistance or avoidance of Reconciliation, and how governments frame Reconciliation narratives to promote unity, often without addressing systemic injustice.
Dr Ballangarry will spend eight weeks with Bundjalung colleague Erin Lang, examining case studies in Canada, Aotearoa-New Zealand, South Africa, and Northern Ireland.
They will explore how communities reclaim Reconciliation as a process grounded in truth, justice, and genuine accountability.
“Working in the community sector and as a teacher, I saw how the impacts of colonisation were still felt every day,” Dr Ballangarry said.
“I also saw how easy it was for institutions to lean on symbolic gestures while avoiding the hard work of truthtelling or structural reform.
“That’s when I knew Reconciliation had to be more than words, it had to uphold
Indigenous rights and change the systems that harm us.
“For me, Reconciliation means every Australian understands our shared history, and governments lead by example, embedding Indigenous rights at the heart of our nation and its policies.”
Dr Ballangarry said she hoped the Churchill Fellowship would help her learn from other First Nations peoples and that their stories of success and struggle will help shape a movement in Australia that is courageous, community-led, grounded in truth, and full of hope for the future.
The Winston Churchill Trust encourages curious, determined people, ready to make a difference, to consider Fellowship applications when they open in February 2026.
Winston Churchill.
q Newly appointed Marine Rescue Woolgoolga Unit Commander Taylor Marshall.
q Lisa Mobbs and Taylor Marshall check the electronics on board rescue vessel Woolgoolga 30.
q Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows.
Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
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are working hard to change,” said Catherine Peek, Deputy CEO of the Mid North Coast Legal Centre.
Ms Peek explained that community legal centres provide a critical service across Australia.
“They provide free legal information, advice, advocacy, and education.”
“They are not meanstested [which] means anyone can seek initial advice,
though legal representation is prioritised for people experiencing financial or other disadvantage.
“We would love to be able to help the Woolgoolga community with their legal issues.
“Having the resources to establish a regular outreach there would make a big difference.
“If we aren’t visible in a community, many people simply won’t know we exist.
“Having a solicitor
available through outreach builds trust, breaks down barriers, and ensures people - especially those facing disadvantage - can get the legal help they need, where they need it.”
Since early 2025, more than 20 Woolgoolga residents have contacted the MNCLC seeking legal assistance.
The Centre believes this is just the tip of the iceberg.
With large populations of older people, migrants, and First Nations Australians in the area, unmet legal needs
are expected to be significant.
“When people don’t get timely legal advice, their problems escalate, affecting their health, housing, finances, and overall wellbeing.
“Legal issues quickly become life issues.”
The centre assists with predominantly civil law matters such as debt, employment, discrimination, consumer complaints, and
planning for the future through powers of attorney or guardianship.
It can also provide support in cases of domestic and family violence, and traffic offences.
The Centre intends to apply for additional funding for an extra solicitor and administration support.
“This would enable regular outreach services in Woolgoolga and provide
immediate support to the community there,” Ms Peek said.
To support their application, MNCLC has launched a community survey to demonstrate to the NSW Attorney-General that the demand for legal help in Woolgoolga is real, and urgent.
For more information contact the MNCLC on 6580 2111.
q The Mid North Coast Legal Centre’s Coffs Harbour office on Park Avenue
q The MNCLC Coffs Harbour team (l-r) Sullivan Izzard, Patrick Hourigan, Madi Taylor, Zac Keizer and Anna Hutchinson.
Gumbaynggirr signs for Bello Shire
By Andrea FERRARI
NEW town entry signs will be installed later this year on the approaches to the main townships in the Bellingen Shire.
They will welcome people to Dorrigo, Bellingen, Urunga and Mylestom, with a shared directional sign for Mylestom and Raleigh.
Bellingen Shire Council worked with three local Gumbaynggirr artistsBrentyn Lugnan, Honey Cairns and Lisa Kelly.
“[They] have created unique artworks that represent the culture and place of coast, valley and plateau,” Mayor Steve Allan said.
“In the coming weeks, we will be showcasing each of these talented artists, their artworks, and how they relate to the local area.”
International Gumbaynggirr artist Brentyn Lugnan has created “Old Man Dreaming”.
“Since time immemorial, the Gumbaynggirr peoples of the Bellingen Valley, my family, have been looked over and protected by the ‘Old Man’ there in the hills,” Brentyn said.
“Many sacred stories and ancient Songlines connect him
to the peoples, animals and the lands that surround him.
“He has watched this valley change immeasurably over ‘recent times’ and I hope as Traditional Guardians of these lands, that we can give him hope as we move into the future.”
Honey Cairns, a local Gumbaynggirr woman, mother, and emerging artist, has created two distinct pieces for Dorrigo; “Mother’s Blessing” and “Our People”.
Guided by her bloodline totem, the owl, Honey creates powerful artworks that connect culture, Country, and community.
Lisa Kelly is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman and Traditional Custodian of the Bellinger River, living in Yellow Rock Urunga.
Her connection to Country runs deep.
It is rooted in Ancestral knowledge and a sacred responsibility to protect and preserve the lands of her people.
Her art is a tribute to the resilient spirit of her Ancestors and Elders of Gumbaynggirr Country.
“Gaagal Wajaarr (Ocean Country)” will be installed in Urunga.
It brings together the stories, symbols and spirit
of the coast, honouring the deep cultural connections to land and sea that define these communities.
Bellingen Shire Council worked with the Coffs Harbour-based National Aboriginal Design Agency to commission the local artists.
Their work will form a major part in each of the town entry statements.
Design Agency Manager Ebony James Chow, said the project is about making a statement that celebrates the creativity of local artists and honours the deep connection to Gumbaynggirr land and community.
Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen, is thrilled with how the signs look and is looking forward to having town signage that truly reflects the connected, sustainable and creative community of the Bellingen Shire.
“Bellingen Shire is unique with our vibrant high streets filled with character including an array of independent boutiques, galleries and dining experiences.
“We want people to drive through our Shire and be welcomed in a way that's reflective of our community spirit and world-class destination,'' he said.
For more information on the town entry statements visit: https:// www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Services/ Infrastructure-Projects/SpecialProjects/Bellingen-Shire-Town-EntryStatement-Signs
q Gumbaynggirr artist Honey Cairns with her artworks ‘Our People’ and ‘Mother's Blessing’.
q Brentyn Lugnan with ‘Old Man Dreaming’.
q Lisa Kelly with her artwork Gaagal Wajaarr (Ocean Country).
Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended.
In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to make the program permanent.
An initial trial was run between December 2023 and March 2024, with participants nominating a vehicle used for firefighting purposes, to respond to emergency bush fire incidents on public roads within 100km of their home.
FFFVs might be utility
vehicles fitted out with hoses and other firefighting equipment.
A second trial was run from 13 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh said the scheme is a crucial measure that would boost firefighting capacity, with the bushfire season just weeks away.
“When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond, and they can play a key role in limiting damage to property and protecting lives, particularly before emergency crews arrive,” Mr Singh said.
“There’s been multiple successful trials now and the scheme has received widespread support, so
q When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
the Minns Government needs to finally make this commonsense change that could make all the difference when disaster strikes.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said regional communities are being put at risk.
“Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be a good way to allow them to attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
“We don’t want a situation where landholders are deterred from helping their neighbours in a fire situation because the Government was too slow
Have your say on changes
RESIDENTS can now have their say on draft flood planning controls for the Coffs Harbour LGA.
Coffs Harbour Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015 (Part 4E) has been reviewed and amendments are proposed to “ensure it remains effective and aligns with the NSW flood planning framework”, according to a City of Coffs Harbour statement.
The review has also seen the creation of a Special Flood Considerations Area Map which is based on flood mapping from previous Council-endorsed flood studies.
The proposed changes to the DCP are informed in part by recommendations from the endorsed floodplain risk management plans.
“The draft amendments aim to provide greater
certainty for developers in meeting flood planning controls and this in turn could lead to faster development application assessments in flood-prone areas,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.
“The review will also see more detailed flood maps made available online.
“These maps take a number of flood studies
to act on something it promised.”
NSW Nationals Upper House member Scott Barrett sought an update on the scheme in the Legislative Council in June.
“Given the second trial concluded three months ago,
on 31 March 2025, when will a permanent scheme be announced so that farm firefighting vehicles can be registered in a timely manner ahead of the official commencement of the 202526 bushfire season on 1 October 2025?” he asked.
In response, Minister for Roads John Graham said the review of the second trial had been completed and submitted to the Minister for Roads.
He said he was unable to provide further information at the time.
to flood planning controls
into account and will help residents better understand flood risks and planning rules.”
The draft DCP amendment defines Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) as the chance of a flood of a given or larger size occurring in any one year, usually expressed as a percentage.
For example, a one percent AEP flood has a one
percent chance of being reached or exceeded in any given year.
“While our detention basins do reduce the severity and impact of flooding along Coffs Creek, the risk is always there and flooding can cause significant personal and economic loss,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“Flood planning controls aim to minimise
Amendments proposed to Aboriginal heritage plan
AMENDMENTS to the Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan are on public exhibition until 28 September.
The plan was developed by the City of Coffs Harbour in partnership with the local Aboriginal community and
adopted in August 2024.
In the year since, industry feedback has identified that the guidelines “had been inadvertently capturing low impact development”, according to the City of Coffs Harbour.
Proposed key amendments include:
• Exceptions for development where no ground disturbance is proposed
• Exceptions for development where a comprehensive cultural heritage assessment has been undertaken for the land as part of a previous development application or
local environmental plan amendment
• Exceptions for low-impact development in existing developed urban areas where no cultural heritage is identified within the boundaries of the subject site; and
• Enable a complying development pathway where a comprehensive cultural
heritage assessment has been undertaken for the land as part of a previous development application or local environmental plan amendment.
“After a year of practical application, we believe the Plan can be further improved following feedback from stakeholders,” City Planning and Communities Acting
the risk to life and property associated with the use and development of land and the aim of this recent review is to ensure our rules are fitfor-purpose.”
You can view the draft Flood Planning Controls at https://haveyoursay. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/ dcp-amendment-50-floodplanning.
Submissions close on 6 October.
Director Ian Fitzgibbon said. At its meeting on 28 August 2025, Council resolved to publicly exhibit the amended Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan for a minimum period of 28 days. You can view the Plan at https://haveyoursay. coffsharbour.nsw.gov. au/aboriginal-chmpamendements.
A report will be brought back to Council after the public exhibition period.
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Walk to remember
By Kim SATCHELL
COFFS Harbour’s foreshore and Jetty provided the backdrop for the Lifeline “Out of the Shadows” World Suicide Prevention Day Walk on 10 September.
The gathering adjacent to the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club, hosted by Lifeline and supported by a range of community services agencies, government organisations and private enterprise, was both engaging and instructive.
Gumbaynggirr man Troy Robinson provided a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and traditional dance to set the scene for participants.
“Love is the reason we are here to support one another,” he said.
Angela Martin, Lifeline Manager Coffs Harbour, sent the assembled group on their way in the filtered light of the serene September morning.
The simplicity of the circuit - out to the end of the Jetty, down and back along Jetty Beach - contributed to the ease and solemnity of the event.
Various services were also available to inform participants of their activities and programs.
“Out of the Shadows” is a walk of remembrance on behalf of people affected by suicide.
Groups from all around Australia participate in various ways to raise awareness and funds.
Lifeline is the leading suicide prevention service in Australia, providing a 24-hour crisis support line for people experiencing emotional and psychological hardship.
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q The backdrop for the Out of the Shadows Walk.
q Sharn Tarath, Deb Roach and Mafutaga at the Galambila table.
q Davina and David from ‘The Well-Being Network’.
Nationals slam GKNP
By Andrew VIVIAN
NSW NATIONALS MPs are claiming that the recent Great Koala National Park (GKNP) announcement has “obliterated” the North Coast timber industry, will cost thousands of regional jobs and has no guarantee of being funded or established.
The proposed boundaries of the GKNP were announced by Premier Chris Minns and Labor ministers in Coffs Harbour on 7 September.
If passed into legislation, more than 176,000 hectares of state forest will be added to existing national parks to create a 476,000-hectare reserve in coastal and hinterland areas between Kempsey and Woolgoolga.
The Government has imposed a temporary moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed park boundary.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders described the GKNP proposal as a “phantom project that is destroying the lives of up to 5,500 workers and their families”.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, who serves as Shadow Minister for the North Coast, said the government has offered no clarity on the proposal.
“Even the moratorium is extremely misleading, because it indicates the Government is leaving things open ended in case its koala park doesn’t come to fruition,” he said.
“Labor has put the cart before the horse here, with no solid detail around how any of this will work, yet our
communities are the ones being forced to pay the price.”
The Nationals say that only ten weeks worth of support will be given to the 300 workers directly impacted, with no consideration given to any related industries.
Member for Clarence Richie Williamson claims his region will be “gutted”.
He said the decision will further exacerbate the housing crisis, by wiping out 40 percent of the state’s future hardwood supply and forcing the price of construction materials through the roof.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, a staunch supporter of native forest logging since his election in 2023, said the decision ignores the “sustainable and tightly regulated” nature of industry in NSW.
“Unlike the myths by activists, it is the gold standard – renewable, recyclable, and essential in so many ways,” he said.
In response, a spokesperson for Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said information has already been provided about support for affected workers and businesses.
Assistance for affected workers includes JobKeeperstyle payments to cover salaries, while financial assistance is available towards business operating costs.
As well as payments, workers and their families will have immediate free access to mental health, financial and legal counselling services and training support.
The Government says it
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has contacted every impacted mill and has now commenced discussions about their long-term options to ensure appropriate support for workers.
In terms of timber supply, the spokesperson said that the 176,000ha being added to the GKNP equates to 21 percent of North Coast state forest, and that the 176,000ha supplies 16 percent of hardwood in NSW and 1.2 percent of hardwood in Australia.
Through the North East Regional Forestry Agreement, the 176,000ha supplies 43 percent of high-quality wood and 29 percent of overall wood in the North East region.
Premier Chris Minns, when announcing the GKNP boundaries, pointed out that plantation pine was now the predominant wood used in housing construction.
The Government has also stated that the GKNP will not end forestry on the North Coast and has committed to working with local communities throughout the industry’s transition.
The Government has acknowledged that the final creation of the park is dependent on the successful registration of a carbon project under the Improved Native Forest Management Method, which is currently moving through the Federal Government assessment processes.
Announcement marks ‘end of an era’
Taking to social media on 11 September, Bostobrickbased logging company
q Bostobrick-based logging company M&M Timbers said the GKNP announcement marked the ‘end of an era’.
M&M Timbers said the GKNP announcement and moratorium meant major and immediate changes for the business, which has been owned by the Parker family for generations.
“Today was the end of an era for the Parkers as we loaded out the remaining logs felled last week from the
announced GKNP area,” the business posted.
“There were tears shed as we said goodbye for now to State Forest native harvesting.
“We will continue to fight for and support our fellow timber families throughout this process of uncertainty in the coming weeks.
“But tonight we will take
some deep breaths and be thankful for the opportunity and people we have met along the way.”
The business also paid tribute to Graham Parker, described as the “father and grandfather of the crew”.
Mr Parker passed away 26 years ago, also on 11 September.
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Garden wins prestigious award
By Andrea FERRARI
MISSION Australia Housing's Barcoo Community Garden in Toormina has won the Australian Housing Institute's Brighter Futures
Award for a Tenant Led Initiative.
These awards recognise and celebrate those in the housing sector who excel in their work and make a significant and positive
impact on people’s lives and their communities.
The community garden, officially opened in 2021 by Governor-General David Hurley, has flourished into a thriving community hub for
Mission Australia Housing residents and the wider community.
Designed by residents with support from landscape architect Richard Elliott of GeoLink, the garden attracts more than 20 regular participants who meet weekly.
"We learn from each other, get exercise, enjoy the laughs and the great company," a community garden member said.
“It's a thrill growing food with our own hands.
“Some work, some talk, some cook - everyone contributes according to their ability.
“The garden has built friendships, reduced isolation, and taught mindfulness.
“We share what we grow,
together."
Community Development Manager at Mission Australia Housing, Jesse Taylor, told News Of The Area that “the community garden initiative has delivered significant social, educational, and economic benefits, including accredited training, employment opportunities and increased community participation.”
The idea of the garden came about in 2019/20, when Coffs Harbour residents were inundated with heavy bushfire smoke and multiple high-risk days of localised fire threats that included burning ash landing on rooftops.
The residents of Barcoo Court worked to reclaim the green space of a fire-
gutted vacant lot to create a vibrant community garden as a platform for community engagement and wellbeing, social connectedness, mental health healing, recovery and referral education, and disaster preparedness skills building.
Its success has inspired more than 20 similar gardens across the area with Mission Australia and Homes NSW now supporting the creation of community gardens at the Argyll Estate in Coffs. Phil Pettit, Community Greening Program Manager at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, described the Toormina project as "a jewel in the crown of the Community Greening Program."
Anyone interested in getting involved can call Jesse Taylor at Mission Australia on 1800 269 672.
Jetty Beach House gig for Alice Ember
BY Andrea FERRARI
NAMBUCCA based singersongwriter Alice Ember returns to live performances with her Out of the Embers free gig on stage at the Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 21 September.
Known for her emotive voice, raw lyricism, and multi-instrumental looped compositions, Ember weaves together layers of percussion, electric guitar and vocal harmony to craft rich, fullbodied soundscapes in a solo performance.
Emerging from a reflective pause from the live music scene, Ember returns with a richer sound and a deeper artistic vision.
Having taken time away from performing to focus on
her craft, she has spent the past few months immersed in both songwriting and formal music study, shaping the next evolution of her unique sound.
Audiences can expect a performance that’s both raw and refined.
“[It’s] a sonic blend shaped by emotional honesty and musical growth, offering a space where music becomes a shared moment of connection,” Ember told News Of The Area.
“The perfect sonic atmosphere for you to dip in and out of during your Sunday afternoon."
Alice Ember performs original songs that explore love, loss, and identity as well as her own take on familiar favourites.
Visit @alice.ember.music
Planning proposal to amend land uses
CITY of Coffs Harbour is proposing a raft of changes to how people can utilise their land, including a relaxation of the rules regarding dual occupancies.
Stemming from a five-year review of the Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2013, the City seeks to progress a number of amendments to the Plan by
way of a planning proposal.
Many of the reforms centre on Zone R5 Large Lot Residential or Zone RU2 Rural Landscape.
“A significant change we’re looking at is removing the requirement for detached dual occupancies to be within 50 metres of one another on rural land and to allow for detached dual
occupancies on appropriate large lot residential land,”
Mayor Nikki Williams said.
The planning proposal would see some land uses previously permitted with consent no longer permitted on large lot residential land.
These include:
• Animal boarding or training establishments
• Camping grounds;
and
• Self-storage units.
The City’s proposal would also provide a framework for low impact farm dams to be classified as exempt from the development approval process.
City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said the
planning proposal also seeks to facilitate “design excellence for development” at a number of ‘key sites’ in the Local Government Area, which are in prominent locations.
“The aim here is to ensure that development on these significant sites creates a focal point and adds visual interest to the streetscape,”
Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“We also want to ensure that any development at
these locations brings with it better pedestrian connections and is built for human scale – so something which is proportionate, comfortable and accessible for people to interact with.”
At its 28 August meeting, Council resolved to initiate the City’s planning proposal for the 5-Year Comprehensive Review of Coffs Harbour LEP and undertake public consultation.
q Residents of Toormina’s Barcoo Court at their award winning community garden.
q Rising indie artist Alice Ember will take the mic at Jetty Beach House in Coffs Harbour.
Creatures of art
By Andrea FERRARI
THE All Creatures Great & Small members exhibition was officially opened on Sunday by Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) president, Sue Roberts.
The annual exhibition is a members-only judged competition.
“This is probably our most popular exhibition,” Ms Roberts said.
“Our members certainly enjoy entering their works, and it’s always a hit with visitors to the gallery.”
Prizes were awarded across all five categories: Oil/ Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, and Open, and were
q Two drawing prizes for Maxine Kohlhagen:
‘Silent Squawk’, highly commended, and ‘Leafbound Voyager’, first place.
sponsored by CHCAG, Pacific Vet Care, and the Roberts’ Boy.
Col South, from the Woolgoolga Art Group, a wellknown and recognised artist in his own right, judged the exhibition.
He commented on not only the calibre and skill of the art on display, but the overall look of the gallery and how well the art had been displayed.
"It was a difficult task to narrow down the winners as so many of the works had merit,” he said.
In an unprecedented move, Mr South gave a Judge’s Special Award to Ivinnie Brown for her drawing,
“Morning Chorus”.
The People’s Choice winner of the previous exhibition, Anything Goes, was shared by Hilary Young for her watercolour work, Mostar Bridge, and Sharon Ingersole for her watercolour and pen work, Moroccan –Four Faces of Eve.
“Winning a People’s Choice is a wonderful validation of the appeal of an artist’s work,” Ms Roberts said.
Other winners were:
- Oil/Acrylic first prize, Ken Pay for “Mother”; second prize, Russell Craig for “Red Eyed Frog’; highly commended, Ken Pay for “Three Salmon” and Peter
Spring clean for fire safety
By Andrea FERRARI
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging the community to spring clean responsibly to help reduce the risk of fire on their properties.
“When it comes to spring cleaning, keep yourself and your family safe from fire by decluttering inside and out,”
Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour Station Commander Tim George said.
“For example, old containers of flammable paints, solvents and thinners
could fuel the intensity of a residential fire so take the time to safely dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals that are no longer needed in the home.
“Clearing leaves and litter from gutters will remove any potential fuel for flying embers during a bushfire.”
Station Commander George lists key areas for cleaning up and clearing out.
- Get rid of any rubbish, old newspapers, cardboard boxes and any other unused materials that could fuel a fire.
- Roll, not fold electric blankets when putting them into storage as folding can damage the wiring.
- Check the hose and connections on any LPGfuelled barbecues before use.
- Clear leaves and litter from gutters.
- Make sure you have a working smoke alarm.
- Most importantly, if a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000).
Fire and Rescue NSW encourages residents to book a safety visit.
Local firefighters will come to your home to conduct a fire safety inspection and will install a working smoke alarm if required, free of charge.
For more tips on keeping fire safe visit fire.nsw.gov.au.
Magnuson for “Brumbies”.
- Watercolour first prize, Peter Wiseman for “Dusty”; second prize, Marion Beer for “Baby”; highly commended, Hilary Young for “Maddie on a Mission” and Peter Wiseman for “The Cockatoo”.
- Pastel first prize, Maxine Kohlhage for “Lurking in Twilight”; second prize, Joy Bentley for “Under the Sun”;
highly commended, Rebecca Smith for “Ruby’.
- Drawing first prize, Maxine Kohlhagen for “Leafbound Voyager”; second prize, Jenny Hay for “Hippo”; highly commended, Maxine Kohlhagen for “Silent Squawk”.
- Mixed Media (Open) first prize, Rhonda Mair for “Red Wattle Birds in Banksias” and
Cathey McIntyre for “Native Echidna”; second prize Sharon Ingersole for “Fishy Affair”; highly commended, Rebecca Smith for “Fluffy”. The exhibition is on display at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery until Wednesday 15 October. The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free.
q 'Baby’ by Marion Beer, second prize Watercolour.
q Ivinnie Brown won the Judge's Special Award.
q ‘Maddie On A Mission’ by Hilary Young, highly commended Watercolour.
q ‘Fluffy’ by Rebecca Smith, highly commended Open Section.
q ‘Under The Sun’ by Joy Bentley, second prize Pastels.
q ‘Three Salmon’ by Ken Pay, highly commended Oil Acrylics.
q Fire and Rescue NSW Coffs Harbour team members.
COFFS COAST News Of The Area
National climate alarm
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE release of the “National Climate Risk Assessment” (NCRA) earlier this week has alarmed climate groups around the country.
The assessment analyses 11 priority risks under three scenarios of 1.5°C, 2°C and 3°C warming.
The 3°C warming by 2090 scenario includes warnings that heat-related deaths will rise by 444 percent in Sydney and 423 percent in Darwin.
It predicts that up to 34 percent of coastal communities (more than three million people) could be at high or very high risk from regular coastal flooding, erosion and inundation and that disaster recovery funding could cost 7.2 times more than it does now.
There will be higher biosecurity risks and increases in the risk of food insecurity because climate hazards will reduce yields for some crops and increase livestock heat stress.
Species will be forced to move, adapt to the new conditions or die out, with 40 - 70 percent of native plant species exposed to climatic conditions they do not currently experience.
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) said an emergency response from the Albanese government is essential.
Acting CEO, Dr Paul Sinclair, said children’s mental and physical health is being affected already, and those impacts are getting worse.
“An appropriate response to this alarm bell would be to rapidly phase out Australia’s coal and gas exports –because no matter where they are burned, they are harming Australians,” he said.
“To give Australians and our environment the best chance of holding global warming at the safest levels now possible, Australia should set a 2035 target of no less than 80 percent.”
United Firefighters
Union of Australia National Secretary Greg McConville, said the reports highlighted the urgency of the task ahead of policymakers.
He said, “Firefighters are on the front lines of climate change – they put their lives on the line to protect life and property from bushfires and natural disasters.
“[The] reports show clearly that there are actions we must take today to prepare for a greater frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the coming years.
“It is critical that Australian governments invest in the people who protect our homes, towns, infrastructure and essential services so that Australia can be more resilient in the face of what’s coming.”
Serena Joyner, CEO of Bushfire Survivors For Climate Action said, “The findings in the National Climate Risk Assessment are shocking but not a surprise to our members, many of whom have faced down the
terrifying reality of climate change and know what is coming.
“This is a moment for Australia to be courageous and act as fast as possible in bringing down climate pollution, while properly investing in communities facing climate damage, to support them to be better prepared for the consequences.
“It's only fair that the big coal, oil and gas corporations, that have been taking our country's resources and making huge profits, should now help pay to clean up their mess through a climate pollution levy that will directly help these communities."
Farmers, too, are worried.
Verity Morgan-Schmidt is the CEO of AgZero 2030, a group of West Australian farmers, and primary industry professionals and organisations, who have formed a movement to promote positive responses to Climate Change.
Time to be EmergencyRedi
By Andrea FERRARI
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross
is leading a national call-to-action during “EmergencyRedi Week”, which runs until 21 September. It is dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they strike.
Activities and events are curated to spark conversations and provide practical steps, which communities and individuals can take to stay safe.
There is a free workshop in Urunga on Monday, 29 September, from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Ocean View Hotel.
Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judy Jackson, who will facilitate the workshop, said it “offers a practical introduction to emergency preparedness and helps guide attendees through creating their own
EmergencyRedi plan.”
“Participants will receive vital information and tools that empower them to take proactive steps in managing potential emergencies.”
Ms Jackson will be supported by NSW Community Resilience Coordinator Milo Prado who said, “Australian Red Cross are well aware that Bellingen LGA and the mighty Bellinger River are renowned for flooding.
“Add to this the vast areas of natural bushland of the World Heritage area of Dorrigo National Park, Bellinger River National Park and at Urunga, the Bongil Bongil National Park.
“By being aware of your surroundings and learning simple, yet effective emergency planning strategies, people can reduce stress during a crisis and protect those they care about.”
Ms Jackson said the
workshop covers more than just strategies and planning, “it’s getting back to basics, like knowing your neighbours; as more often than not, they may be your first point of contact in an emergency”.
Spaces for the workshop are limited, and registrations are essential.
To secure a place call Milo
q Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judith Jackson hosted a children’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation at Corindi RFS/ SES Community Day.
Readiness stall
THE Coffs Harbour Red Cross Emergency Services Team will be at the Harbourside Markets on Sunday morning 21 September in collaboration with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for its “Get Ready Week”.
The main message is to get in the know by being aware of your surroundings, “get prepared, make a plan and get packing”, Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judy Jackson said.
Ms Jackson will be showcasing what to pack in a
Home Emergency Kit.
The organisation also welcomes conversations
about becoming a volunteer, “to help your neighbours and community”.
She said, “In response to the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, West Australian farmers and rural communities need a strong, science-aligned climate target of at least a 75 percent reduction in emissions by 2035.”
Josh Kirkman, CEO of Surfers for Climate said the NCRA confirms "what we’ve been feeling in the water for years".
“Rising seas, coastal erosion, flooding, and storms are hitting harder than ever - and without greater action, we may not be able to ride the
waves we love.”
He said that with 80 percent of Australians living within 50km of the beach, the risks go far beyond surfing.
“We’re already seeing the devastating impact Climate Change is having along South Australia’s coastline.
“As we speak, coastal communities are suffering the dire consequences of the algal bloom that is also wreaking havoc on marine life.
“Protecting the climate isn’t just about protecting waves - it’s about protecting families, entire communities and our unique way of life.”
Carole Sampson, Bellingen Council’s Emergency Management Officer, said the Council supports the initiative to help build stronger, more prepared and connected communities.
“Emergencies can happen at any time and being prepared is essential to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.”
During the month, Ms Jackson has been going into schools and giving Pillowcase presentations where she speaks to the children about how to prepare for emergencies and what to pack in their own emergency kit.
The Pillowcase initiative was originally inspired by events during Hurricane
While evacuating campus, students of a local University used pillowcases to carry their cherished and basic possessions.
After hearing this, American Red Cross staff developed the concept of using a pillowcase as an emergency kit.
The program quickly grew into a global preparedness education program.
Delivered by Red Cross
volunteers and staff, the workshop encourages children to be active participants in their own emergency preparedness.
The content is useful for all kinds of emergencies and includes activities to highlight the importance of being prepared.
Pillowcase helps to reduce real and imagined fears and has successfully built children’s stress management skills.
Bushfire preparation events across the Coffs Coast
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is calling on residents of the Coffs Coast to join firefighters at a Get Ready Weekend event from 20-21 September and prepare for the upcoming bush fire season.
“After years of wet weather, we know bush fires haven’t been front of mind for a lot of people,” said Superintendent Sandra Huer.
“However, with that rain has come significant vegetation growth, and as
conditions become drier and warmer this summer the threat of serious bush and grass fires is returning.
“Now is the time for residents to start thinking about what needs to be done to prepare their homes and families, and Get Ready Weekend is the perfect opportunity to have these conversations.”
Events will be held at the following locations: - Mylestom Community Hall: 20 September from 9am12pm. - Bellingen Community Market: 20
September from 7:30am2:30pm.
- Fernmount Station (25 Hyde Street, Fernmount): 20 September from 9am-12pm.
- Bonville Service Station (340 Pine Creek Way, Bonville): 20 September from 8:30am.
- Woolgoolga Curry Festival (Beach street, Woolgoolga): 27 September from 9am-5pm.
- Boambee Station (194 Lindsays Rd, Boambee): 4 October.
Prado on 0417 979
378.
Katrina in the US.
q United Firefighters Union of Australia National Secretary Greg McConville, said the reports highlighted the urgency of the task ahead of policymakers. Photo: UFUA.
q Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation.
q Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judy Jackson with NSW Red Cross Zone Representative Kerrie Gray OAM.
Sawtell Rotary’s record trivia night
By Andrea FERRARI
SAWTELL Rotary celebrated its eighth Trivia Night at the Sawtell RSL Club on Friday 5 September, with record attendance and money raised, a full-house and a stand-by list of tables wishing to attend.
“We had the most successful Trivia Night ever with 320 guests,” Sawtell Rotary Youth Director Alan
Freedman told News Of The Area.
“The atmosphere in the room was electric all night, and trivia master Jordan Oppy did a great job.”
The event is the main fundraiser for the organisation’s Youth and Literacy Program, through which Rotary donates hundreds of dollars’ worth of books every year to each of the seven public
schools in the area, as well as supporting pupils to undertake student exchange programs overseas.
On Trivia Night Mr Freedman takes the opportunity of introducing all the sponsored students to the guests by tasking them with selling raffle tickets.
“While busily engaged in selling the tickets guests get to chat to them.”
Over eight raffle books
were sold during the evening, equalling 800 tickets.
It is the support of the Youth Literacy Program, now in its 20th year, that resonates with the local schools and drives keen engagement with the annual trivia fundraiser.
“I have a good rapport with all the schools here and visit their assemblies at the end of each year,” Mr
‘Joint’ adventures
By Andrea FERRARI
MOVEMENT Logic
Physiotherapy in Coffs Harbour is a recipient of Healthy North Coast’s Primary Care $50,000 Impact Grant.
It will allow the organisation to provide an accessible and affordable multi-disciplinary program for people on the Coffs Coast with knee and hip osteoarthritis.
Primary Care Impact Grants are awarded to innovative, locally designed projects that support high quality care for people living with chronic and complex diseases across the region.
Called Joint Adventures, the program is tailored to individual needs, values and goals, and aims to help them feel more empowered and confident to manage their osteoarthritis and make well-
informed decisions about their treatment options.
The program is run at the Wiigulga Sports Complex, Woolgoolga, and via telehealth by physiotherapists and dietitians.
Amanda Tutty, from Movement Logic Physiotherapy, said knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are highly prevalent conditions that incur a large burden for individuals and health services.
“As our population grows older, heavier, and moves less, the prevalence of osteoarthritis is rising,” she said.
“By 2030, 3.1 million Australians will experience osteoarthritis, the majority of working age (25-64 years).
“Presently, one in three people aged over 50 suffer from knee pain.
“There are many common misconceptions about
osteoarthritis including that weight bearing activity and joint movement may cause further damage, when in fact evidence and clinical practice guidelines recommend that regular exercise is beneficial for reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
“Through exercise and education, our program aims to empower people with osteoarthritis to understand better and live well with their condition, as well as support them in decision making about their treatment options across their arthritis journey.”
Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler said the Primary Care Impact Grants are for projects that directly respond to the needs of local communities.
“If you’re a local health provider with an innovative idea for chronic disease prevention and management in your community, I’d
Freedman said.
“In some cases we provide prizes for students that have excelled in certain subjects.”
If the schools need certain items throughout the year, Sawtell Rotary assists where possible.
“For example, Boambee Public needed new soccer nets as the ones they had were badly damaged, so we replaced them,” Mr
Freedman said.
Funds raised at the recent Trivia Night were double that raised last year, meaning more books for the local schools.
“The schools order the books that suit them best from the publisher; this year each school received books to the value of $900 plus, and the publisher in good faith added additional books to each school at no charge.”
encourage you to register your interest for our future grant rounds.”
Ms Wheeler said the response to the first round of the initiative has shown
the depth of commitment from local health providers to improving care for their communities.
“This second round will give even more providers
for
to
across the North Coast the chance to test and scale practical solutions that improve care and make it easier
people
stay healthy.”
q Winning School team Jetty Jailers from Coffs Harbour High School.
q Students Saskia (going to Denmark next year), Skye (recently returned from Germany), Amelie (Short Exchange from Germany), Cami (from Argentina currently exchanging with Indy who is in Belgium), Whitby (took part in Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment), and Sophie (accepted into the National Youth Science Forum with a scholarship).
q Sawtell Rotary’s Trivia Night 2025.
q Physiotherapist Amanda Tutty, Healthy North Coast’s Julian White and Monika Wheeler, Physiotherapist Meagan Kelly, GP Dr Adrian Gilliland and Healthy North Coast’s Luke Elias.
TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL
Toormina High Celebrates a Term of Excellence and Community Connection
What a fantastic and busy term we’ve had here at Toormina High School! From outstanding sporting achievements and debating successes to memorable excursions and primary school transition visits, this term has been filled with growth, learning, and celebration.
A standout highlight was our spectacular Flourish Showcase, a vibrant celebration of the talent and creativity of our students. The event was a tremendous success, bringing together schools from across the Bongil Bongil Learning Community and strengthening the connections that make our educational community so special.
It was incredibly rewarding to witness students from Sawtell Public School, Boambee Public School, Toormina Public School, Bonville Public School, William Bayldon Public School, Crossmaglen Public School, and our very own Toormina High School come together to share their
unique talents and creativity. The Flourish Showcase truly embodies the spirit of collaboration and excellence that we cherish at Toormina High.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated staff and students whose hard work and enthusiasm made the event possible. In particular, I would like to recognise the exceptional commitment of our own staff member, Sally Atkins. Sally’s countless hours of preparation, meticulous attention to detail, and seamless coordination ensured the smooth running of the performances and the involvement of all participating schools. We are incredibly fortunate to have such devoted staff members who contribute so much to the life and spirit of our school community.
As we celebrate these successes, we are already looking forward to Flourish 2026, which promises to be another amazing showcase of student talent and community partnership.
Thank you to everyone in our community for your continued support. Together, we are building a vibrant and inspiring learning environment at Toormina High School.
Paul Humphrey, Principal
Toormina High School Students Shine at State Athletics Championships
Toormina High School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of two of its students at the recent NSW Combined High Schools (NSWCHS) Athletics Championships held in Sydney. Year 12 student Zachary Wilson delivered an impressive performance in the 17 Years Boys High Jump, finishing fourth in the state with a massive personal best jump of 1.91 metres. His achievement is a testament to his hard work and athletic progression in the senior years of high
school.
Meanwhile, Year 10 student Rogan De La Cruz tied for second place in the 15 Years Boys Triple Jump, an especially remarkable feat given that this is his first year competing in the event. Rogan has shown exceptional natural ability and determination, already breaking personal records and emerging as one of the state’s top young athletes in his age group.
These outstanding results highlight the strength of Toormina High School’s sporting program ‘Stronger Strides’, and the dedication of its students and staff. Congratulations again to Zachary and Rogan on their exceptional performances at the NSWCHS Athletics Championships.
School holiday fun at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
SCHOOL holidays are coming up fast, and the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre has a jam-packed program of fun, laughter and adventure for families across the Coffs Coast.
With circus, puppetry, and even an outreach performance in Coramba, there’s something to delight kids of all ages (and the grown-ups who come along for the ride).
.Kicking things off on Wednesday 1 October is “The Farmy Farm”, a true-blue tribute to the great outdoors from acrobatic larrikins Kenny and Jenny.
Set on the fictional “Legend Farms”, this awardwinning show serves up jaw-dropping circus stunts, high-flying carrots, and threemetre balancing bales of hay in a hilarious mash-up of The Castle meets Babe.
Perfect for ages three to 12, it’s barnyard mayhem with
an Australiana circus twist.
On Wednesday 8 October, the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is flipped on its head in “Beanstalk”, when the giant gets to tell his side of the story.
Step into Brian’s cloudmaking kitchen for a world of squished tomatoes, giant loaves and mischievous fun.
Clever, funny and visually inventive, it’s recommended for ages five and up but guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained.
And the fun doesn’t stop there, get hands-on at a puppet making workshop at 11am the same day.
Learn how everyday materials like paper can be transformed into living, breathing puppets, encouraging storytelling, creativity and imagination.
Suitable for ages five-plus, the one-hour
workshop is the perfect companion to the show.
And for something extra special, Cinderella Spinderella heads off-site to Coramba Community Hall on
Friday 3 October. This lively, educational production is all about safety, kindness and friendship, perfect for audiences three to 11.
Importantly, it’s not at
the Jetty Memorial Theatre but brings the magic of live performance to Coramba for the day.
Whether you’re planning big city outings or
country-side adventures, Jetty Memorial Theatre’s school holiday season has you covered with acrobatic barnyards, puppet fun and a fairy-tale.
q There’s something to delight kids of all ages at the Jetty Memorial Theatre these school holidays.
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Three days of Curryfest action
AFTER the bad-weather cancellation of Curryfest in 2024, it is full steam ahead for Woolgoolga’s signature event this year.
Curryfest is growing into a three-day celebration in 2025, with several new events added to the menu thanks to Multicultural Grassroots Initiative funding and City of Coffs Harbour Council support.
“It’s triple the fun with three days of events to make up for last year’s weather cancellation,” said Curryfest chair Pam Fayle.
On Friday, 26 September a Bollywood movie will be screened at the Woolgoolga beach reserve.
This is a free event.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding chair or rug, and can bring a picnic or purchase food from a local takeaway or food van.
The main festival day is Saturday 27 September, with an alluring array of colours,
aromas and music taking over the beach reserve and main street from 9am-5pm.
“Enjoy a curry, have a turban tied on your head, or shop for exotic goods in the Indian bazaar,” organisers said in a statement.
“Watch the colour and excitement of the bhangra and giddha dancers and try out your dance moves to the beat of the dholi drummers in front of the main stage.
“There will be pop up entertainers as well.”
Attendees can also learn curry-cooking techniques from top chefs, including Australia’s professional chef of the year Richmond Rodrigues, who began his food journey in his family’s catering business in India.
“Bring the whole family… kids enter free of charge and there are kids entertainers, ice cream and other treats,” organisers said.
“Cricket NSW is there with some interactive games for kids as well.
“If you have never been to Curryfest, this is definitely the year to do so.”
On Sunday, 28 September a Wellness by the Waves event will be held from 7am.
The event is free, but attendees should register for a yoga, pilates or meditation session at curryfest.au/wellness.
BYO yoga mat.
q For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste.
OPINION & LETTERS
Will, can prevent a claim.
Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
Ammunition in the face of a claim
BOB has been estranged from his eldest son, following a physical altercation which occurred on Christmas Day, 20 years ago.
When Bob decides to make a new Will, he consults a solicitor regarding his son’s rights to claim inheritance.
He is informed that despite the lengthy estrangement, his son can still make a claim against Bob’s estate.
This is known as a Family Provision Claim.
Bob asks whether giving his son a nominal amount of money under his
From the Mayor’s desk
SPRING is here and there’s plenty happening across our city and villages.
The second half of the year is full of events that bring people together and give our local economy a real lift.
This weekend the Oztag Interstate Series comes to Coffs Harbour, bringing world class players and supporters from across the globe.
It’s expected to deliver around $12 million into our local economy, which is a welcome boost for accommodation providers, cafes, restaurants and retailers.
A week later, Woolgoolga will come alive with Curryfest from Friday 26 September.
He is advised that doing this may in fact have the opposite effect.
The son would need to be informed of Bob’s passing and ultimately, Bob’s executor would need to obtain the son’s bank details and transfer the small amount into his account.
This could provoke a claim.
If, however, the son receives nothing under the Will, he does not need to be contacted and he has 12 months to make a claim.
If he does not make a claim, he would need to seek leave to apply “out of time” and demonstrate sufficient reasons to the Court.
Bob is advised to appoint an appropriate executor to defend or compromise a claim, if it is made and to leave appropriate ammunition for his executor to use if necessary.
Commonly referred to as a s100 statement, such ammunition can take the form of a Statutory Declaration or alternatively, a hand-written letter, which in some instances can be more persuasive if the matter proceeds to determination by a Judge.
The statement need not be overly lengthy and should detail “disentitling conduct” with reference to factual observations.
It is not possible to stop a biological child making a claim against your estate unless a “release” is approved by the Court
Over three days, the town will be filled with food, music and dance, celebrating Indian culture in the heart of our community.
On the Council front, we’re working on practical ways to cut back unnecessary red tape.
One of the key proposals we’re putting forward is a change to the rules around dual occupancies.
At the moment, detached dual occupancies on rural land must be within 50 metres of one another. We’re proposing to remove that requirement, and to also allow detached dual occupancies on suitable large-lot residential land.
This would give families, particularly those with multiple generations wanting to live on the same property, more flexibility to create the living arrangements that work best for them while still maintaining their own space.
These changes would require an amendment to our Local Environment Plan, and that’s a process the City is moving forward with.
Finally, my next mobile office will be in Toormina/Boambee East on Wednesday 1 October, from 1 to 4pm.
You can make a booking through the City.
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
Every time I look at the news there is a new tragedy unfolding or a new source of conflict.
It's actually getting to me. I feel that I'm in a constant state of worry wondering what will happen next.
Do you have any ideas on how I can address this?
Leonie B.
Dear Leonie,
This is a common problem but that certainly doesn't diminish how you are feeling.
There was a time when news was confined to a newspaper or perhaps the six 'o'clock news, but now, with a 24-hour news cycle, it can feel overwhelming.
We are constantly bombarded by stories that are deliberately written in a way that seeks attention.
Just like a child throwing a tantrum, it often doesn't matter if that attention is positive or negative, as long as people take notice.
Conflict is one of the main news values journalists are taught will make a successful news story.
Humans are also drawn to conflict as a form of engagement and entertainment.
This isn't something new (read any Shakespearian text, or, if you're so inclined, The Bible for any number of examples). Today, we revel in conflict in many areas such as sporting activities, movies and books, reality TV shows, and politics.
Conflict has reached a high point (or perhaps 'low point' is a better description) on social media.
Any situation becomes a heightened form of antagonism, with trolling by armchair warriors or people using fake accounts to create toxic and unsafe environments for people who may not have the emotional capacity or life
during your lifetime.
This would normally require the payment of a sum of money to the child and the payment of their legal costs.
These sessions are a good chance to raise any local issues or ideas directly with me.
I’ll
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experience to deal with them.
Leonie, I'm possibly not telling you anything you don't know, but it's important to offer some context, because if you know why something draws you in, you can counter it.
Here are some ways to do that:
1. Give yourself a time limit. You can still stay informed without doom scrolling for hours.
2. If you go to your favourite media app to read about emissions targets and instead become consumed by public comments around a violent protest, then you're being controlled by your media, not the other way around.
Social media is designed to keep people distracted and constantly scrolling.
If you're veering away from your intended content, make a conscious decision to put your phone down or block/ mute content that is causing distress.
3. What do you really want to give attention to in your spare time? If your interests are pets or photography or hiking, there are hundreds of sources of information and entertainment that focus on those interests.
Again, put yourself in control.
4. Social media is an addiction. Developers and content creators who make money from it know exactly what they are doing and they do it very well. If you are using social media as a distraction (perhaps while waiting for a bus, a weekend with no plans, having a work break, or while eating lunch), replace it with something healthier (a good book, a new hobby, taking your pet for a walk, going for a swim, having coffee with a friend).
If you're reading for information, a headline summary from a reputable news source may be more useful than content from influencers with no training, no ethical guidelines, and no fact checkers.
5. Read a local paper or publication. Community news often provides a balance with good news stories involving people or places that are important to you.
These ideas don't mean you have to be ignorant; instead, they may help to create a better environment for you while you're navigating your state of constant worry.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
The process is expensive and the Court can refuse the application if it is not satisfied that it is “just and equitable”. This fictional column is not legal advice.
Spring is always a busy season in our region, and I’m looking forward to seeing the benefits it brings for our community.
celebrate once the park is legislated
DEAR News Of The Area,
CONGRATULATIONS to the many groups and individuals who fought for so many years to secure the Great Koala National Park.
Congratulations to the Minns government ministers who finally decided to make good on their election promise.
They have chosen to protect more than 170,000 hectares as habitat for koalas and other native species, as well as old growth forests, into the future.
The City of Coffs Harbour council and its mayor must be pleased by the announcement, given that the park will add to Council's credentials as an official ECO Destination.
I read that the timber industry is upset because its "compromise" offer of protecting 37,000 hectares wasn't accepted.
An offer of roughly 20 percent of a
proposal is hardly a "compromise".
But the GKNP hasn't been legislated yet. I won't be really celebrating until it is.
Lorraine DAVIES, North Boambee Valley.
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Regards,
By Mayor Nikki WILLIAMS City of Coffs Harbour.
GKNP is an ‘uplifting, hopeful outcome’
DEAR News Of The Area,
THANK you for publishing the long letter from the Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, recently.
We all now know that he represents the consistent traditions of the Nationals approach to politics.
Mr Kemp maintains the practice of using division and negative hyperbole about serious issues, clinging on to discredited traditional industrial practices and selective use of scientific evidence.
He is not alone unfortunately as demonstrated by the equally histrionic outbursts by his Nationals colleagues, the Members for Coffs Harbour and Clarence.
Issues relating to species extinction, forest conservation and biodiversity, let alone climate change, require sensible, measured, informed and collaborative approaches to identify solutions that represent an investment in a sustainable and peaceful future.
The latter approach is disappointingly
absent from Mr Kemp’s at times vitriolic rant.
To be clear, the Labor Party has taken the policy of establishment of a Great Koala National Park to the past three elections with details of inclusions (maps) and clear commitments to a supported transition for the impacted timber industry.
There have been ongoing negotiations with industry since the election of the Minns Government in the lead up to the announcement of the Park on 7 September.
There was the notable inclusion of an $80 mil allocation in the last State budget so there can be no basis to the claim that the declaration came as a surprise to the industry or to the community.
Mr Kemp’s claim that “Labor Government that is being bulldozed by Penny Sharpe and activists…” is baseless at best given the much publicised support of successive Coalition governments for koala conservation, as ineffective as it may have been, and the obvious fact that the Hon Penny Sharpe MLC is the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
Mr Kemp’s selective and misleading use of data and references flies in the face of numerous reports from the NSW Chief Scientist and others, with the statement in report of the NSW Koala Strategy, “The 2020 Legislative Council inquiry into NSW koala populations and habitat concluded that, without action, koalas in New South Wales could be extinct by 2050.” Much of this work occurred under a NSW Coalition Government.
The most disappointing aspect of Mr Kemp’s letter is the ignorance of the potential opportunities that will come from a GKNP.
The ability to expand the eco-tourism industry based on the promotion of the internationally iconic image of koalas, that can rival that of pandas, is enormous.
These will be sustainable jobs into the future.
There are also credible reports that “GKNP could generate more than $300m through Australia’s carbon credit scheme over the next 15 years if a moratorium on timber logging remains.”
Finally, there are the missing references to the Government announced assistance measures for impacted workers and businesses, including JobKeeper-style payments to cover salaries and financial assistance towards business operating costs.
Workers and their families will also have immediate free access to mental health and legal counselling services and training support.
There may also be assistance with relocation costs if needed.
I also support a timber industry, a sustainable one producing high value added products, not one based on subsidised habitat destruction for low value applications of our precious natural resources.
The creation of a Great Koala National Park is an uplifting, hopeful outcome, sensible and forward focused.
Times Gone By: Wunderlich’s Walkabout
Harbour, his son Reg as store manager.
By Karen FILEWOOD
GIVEN the Coffs Harbour district’s labourintensive history, boots were much needed and several boot makers were established to meet ongoing demand.
Grafton-born Alfred Wunderlich was a boot maker, opening a store in Bellingen in 1899 before expanding in December 1932 to open Wunderlich’s Shoe Store in Coffs
Footwear Environmental vandalism
DEAR News Of The Area,
HERE is a question for the experts.
All state forests were developed to be logged.
They are all mostly single species plantations, as unnatural as any forest
Mr Reg Wunderlich remained as manager, aside from five years when he served in WW2 and his sister took charge, then in 1952 they formed a partnership to take over the store’s interests from their father.
Running the store was usually routine aside from one February morning in 1952, a customer with an overseas accent walked into the store with a small parcel under his arm.
After opening it at the counter to reveal a pair of boots, he asked to exchange them as they were too small.
can be for wildlife and the environment, particularly if left to grow unlogged forever.
If they were serious about this they would log them first then replant them with a natural mix of tree and plant species.
Otherwise it is nothing more than environmental vandalism.
Risky development
THE just-released Climate Change Risk Assessment warns of a sea level rise of 1.5
metres by 2050. It warns of the displacement of 1.5 million Australians from coastal locations.
Coffs Harbour is not immune.
Recognising the special manufacturer’s mark identifying it as being made by his father, Reg commented that it was well over a year since they were bought.
Acknowledging the length of time since the purchase, the customer explained the situation.
Around 18 months ago, a friend of the customer purchased the boots for him and sent them, with other items bought in Coffs Harbour, to him in Albania.
They reached his address going via Italy and Switzerland but on their arrival, he was already on his way to Australia, so the parcel
If you want an example, go to the pine plantations near Cascade outside Dorrigo.
They were planted decades ago then once mature deemed to be unviable to log so have been left untouched since.
The land under them is barren of wildlife, birds or animals.
What response will come from Council, Gurmesh Singh and the State ALP Government?
Will these proponents of the controversial Harbour housing development see alarm here?
Would they guarantee developers and
Rangers snap 20-year drought
By Aiden BURGESS
THE DORRIGO Rangers have snapped a 20-year premiership drought after being crowned the second grade champions of this year's New England Rugby Union competition.
The Rangers broke their drought with a heart-stopping 26-24 grand final victory against the Tamworth Magpies in Armidale.
The Rangers ran out to a spine-tingling atmosphere, with a wave of support not only from Dorrigo, but also from Tenterfield, Walcha, St Albies College, and the Armidale Blues, as they united behind the green.
Dorrigo struck first through Jack DawsonWeatherall in the fourth minute, before Tamworth hit back to lead 10–7.
Brodie Sowter’s determined try restored Dorrigo’s advantage, and they entered halftime ahead 14–10
After a half-time speech, Eucla Veamatahau Davies darted through from a ruck before combining with Trey Stafford for another brilliant score, stretching the lead to 26–10.
But Tamworth stormed back with two late tries, narrowing the gap to just two points.
With seconds left, Tamworth’s sharpshooting fly-half lined up a drop goal to snatch victory.
The crowd held its breath - but the kick drifted wide, the whistle blew, and the Rangers were champions.
Rangers coach Sim Mila praised his side’s heart and resilience.
“They dug deep and stuck to their plan against a bigger opposition, and I couldn’t be prouder.,” he said.
”For the Rangers, this was more than a premiership; it was a triumph of grit, unity, and community spirit.”
was re-addressed and sent, following him on his journey back to Australia.
He received his parcel after his arrival and found everything in good order, aside from his boots which were too small.
Reg exchanged the boots for him, absorbing the now slightly higher cost of that boot type and placed the original pair back on the shelf for resale after their approximately 38,600 km journey!
The following year Reg purchased his sister’s share and with his wife, managed the store until he sold it to Gardiners Shoes Ltd in 1963 after 30 years of running it.
These state forests will be worse as the mostly flooded gum plantations are a massive fire risk due to the amount of bark they drop.
Celebrate now but brace yourself when the next bushfires start, there will be little left.
Regards, Chris LAAN, Urunga.
buyers there won't be lapping water in 25 years?
Or, are they too far into blind denial to back out of a foolish decision?
Regards, Warren TINDALL, Bellingen.
SPORT
DEAR News Of The Area,
Regards, Paul SEKFY JP, Yarranbella.
q The Dorrigo Rangers celebrate their premiership. Photo: supplied.
Peaceful rural living
Address: 129 Grafton Street, Nana Glen
Price: $1,000,000
Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 5
Land size: 2.536 Ha
THIS property has everything you could wish for in an idyllic position just on the edge of the Nana Glen village.
Take a short stroll to all that Nana Glen has to offer such as a community swimming pool, swimming hole at Orara River, Nana Glen Public School, Idle Inn Café and Nana Glen General Store and Post Office.
Plus, it's only an approximately 25-minute drive to Coffs Harbour CBD.
The homestead style home is set upon 2.53ha of beautiful low maintenance gardens and undulating land just waiting for you to enjoy the space in multiple ways, from having hobby farm animals, growing your own vegetables or even creating a little dirt bike track for the kids.
The possibilities are endless.
Classic period features such as high ceilings,
decorative cornice, ceiling roses, panelled dado walls and stained glass are throughout the home, adding a timeless feel.
As does the all-weather veranda which wraps around the front and sides of the property, providing a country aesthetic as well as ample space to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic outlook.
The large timber kitchen features stainless splashbacks, an abundance of bench space and cabinetry, pantry space, plus electric cooktop, range hood, wall oven and dishwasher.
It overlooks the open plan living and dining area with large windows capturing the scenic outlook over the rear yard to the tree-lined Nana Creek.
For ease of all-weather outdoor entertainment, the living areas flow seamlessly through the glass door to the elevated rear timber deck.
Accommodations are provided by three bedrooms which are all well sized, the master with builtin robes, ceiling fan and air-conditioning and has
delightful French doors opening out to the front verandah.
Directly across the hallway is the second bedroom with a ceiling fan, air-conditioning unit, and its own set of French doors. The third bedroom with a built-in robe and ceiling fan is adjacent.
The large and wellappointed bathroom features a corner bath, separate shower and vanity with separate WC.
In addition the internal laundry is also of spacious proportions with direct external access.
Parking is a breeze with the four-car carport, plus a shed that can fit one car as well as parking for motorbikes.
There are also another two sheds at the property, providing room for the ride on lawn mower, garden tools, or simply providing lots of storage space.
The home has current tenants in place until 10 April 2026.
Agents: Kim McGinty (0432 953 796) and Chris Hines (0439 667 719).
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LOCALSPORT
AFL North Coast season review
By Aiden BURGESS
ANOTHER AFL North Coast season is in the books.
Here is how each club fared in the 2025 season.
Coffs Harbour Breakers: Won their first seniors premiership since 2019, after finishing the home and away season as minor premiers.
Their women’s side won a record third premiership, after also finishing on top of the ladder.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints: Almost won the seniors premiership falling short by less than a goal in the grand final.
Were the only club to
have grand finalists in all four senior grades, winning the reserves premiership and finishing runners up in the women’s and Under 18s.
Were also runners up in the Under 16s Boys and Youth Girls 15s competitions.
Port Macquarie Magpies: The defending premiers were knocked out at the Preliminary Final stage.
Won the Under 18s premiership and finished runners up in the reserves.
Were once again a powerhouse in the juniors winning the Under 16s Boys, Under 14s Mixed, and Under 12s Mixed premierships.
Macleay Valley Eagles:
Made a return to seniors competition for the first time in 10 years.
Recorded two wins, but had to withdraw late in the season.
Grafton Tigers: Tough year for the Tigers as they finished with the wooden spoon in the seniors competition.
Northern Beaches Blues: Were absent on grand final day in the seniors, but won the Youth Girls 13s premiership and finished runners up in the Youth Girls 17s and Under 12s Mixed.
Nambucca Valley Lions: Failed to play finals in the reserves competition.
Lions’ Youth Girls 15s team went through undefeated to win the premiership.
Bulldogs: Their Youth Girls 17s side went through undefeated to win their fourth straight
Urunga crowned champions after 4-3 epic
By David WIGLEY
THE Urunga Raiders capped their dream season with a nerve-shredding
4-3 victory over Boambee in the Women’s Premier League grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The premiers looked unstoppable,
a 3-0
sparked life into Boambee with a 62nd-minute strike.
Three minutes later, Hannah Clift-Wilson stunned the Raiders by scoring directly from a corner, the deficit cut to one and the crowd roaring.
Urunga steadied through Eibhlin Kealy-Banks, who restored a two-goal cushion.
Still, Boambee came again.
McDonald’s second in the 87th minute set up a frantic finale.
With the clock ticking down, the Eagles broke through one last time, only for Urunga goalkeeper Savanna Harris to dive full-stretch and parry away the danger.
Moments later, the whistle blew and the Raiders were champions.
Urunga coach Trevor Martin was elated to win the grand final after winning the league and
crowned premiers.
“I was happy with the game we put together on Saturday,” he said.
“We always aim to control the matches we play and for the most part I think we did that.
“Boambee clearly had some good moments and the threat from them was never out of mind but I felt confident we could get the job done.
“We, myself, the club, the squad and the team were elated with the win that capped off a great season for us.
“Boambee set a high standard for women's football a few years ago and I believe that is part of why we are where we are now.
“To consolidate our place at the top of the premier league with a grand final win against them meant a lot to the club and players.”
Former Saints player named in team of the year
By Aiden BURGESS
ANGUS Anderson has been recognised as one of the standout players in one of the country's best Australian Rules competitions.
The former Sawtell/ Toormina Saints player was named in the South Australian National Football League’s (SANFL) Team of the Year.
The midfielder was named on the interchange bench in the 22-man squad, which
recognised the best players of the SANFL competition, which is regarded as one of the top four leagues in Australia.
The 22-year-old was part of the Sturt team which finished as minor premiers after only losing one game, and are currently in the middle of their finals series.
Sturt won through to this season’s grand final with a 42-point win against Glenelg, with Anderson amongst his side’s best players after
having 27 disposals and seven tackles.
Anderson has averaged 19.9 disposals, 5.1 marks, 4.7 tackles, and 3.8 clearances a game in his third season for Sturt, after previously playing for the Sydney Swans in the VFL.
He also played in an AFL practice match for the Sydney Swans in 2022, after being a part of the Sydney Swans Academy.
The inside midfielder last played in the AFL North Coast competition in 2021, and was runner up in the best and fairest in 2020.
Coffs Suns teams at home this weekend
By Aiden BURGESS
AFTER playing their first home games of the season earlier this month, the Coffs Harbour Suns senior teams are at home again this weekend for
the latest round of their representative season.
The Coffs Harbour Suns men’s and women’s team play host to the Lismore Storm at Sportz Central on Saturday,
The women’s game tips
off at 11.30am, with the men’s game tipping off at 1.30pm.
Both the men’s and women’s teams had wins against the Ballina Breakers when they last played at home on
Saturday, ^ September.
The Suns women have won both their games to start the season, while the Suns men have a 1-1 record.
Defending men’s champions the Bellinger
Valley Braves take on the Grafton Vikings in Grafton this weekend.
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association have announced their coaches for next year’s junior representative teams.
The
Bellingen
premiership.
North Coffs Kangaroos: Finished runners up in the Youth Girls 13s competition.
Division 1 Boys. Under 18s: Joe Greer. Under 16s: Mat Cook. Under 14s: Laurie Van Loo. Under 12s: Adam Strickland.
Division 1 Girls: Under 18s: Michelle Betland. Under 16s: Cristi Juffermans. Under 14s: Felicity Cook. Under 12s: Andrew Williams.
storming to
lead shortly after halftime. But the Eagles refused to fold. Golden Boot winner Kylie McDonald
q The Coffs Harbour Breakers won both the seniors and women’s premierships.
q Urunga Raiders celebrating their Grand Final victory.
q Angus Anderson in his Sawtell/ Toormina Saints playing days.
Group 2 Rugby League season review
By Aiden BURGESS
THE 2025 Group 2 Rugby League season saw two Nambucca Valley teams split winning the senior premierships, while two Coffs Coast teams also challenged for premierships on grand final day.
Here is how each club fared this season.
Nambucca Roosters: The club successfully defended their first grade premiership, going back-toback for the first time since 1993.
The Roosters also won the women’s premiership for the first time, and were preliminary finalists in the Under 18s.
Sawtell Panthers: Made the first grade grand final for the first time since 2011, finishing runners up. Were one of two clubs along with the Seahorses to have all four seniors teams make the finals.
Won the most junior premierships, taking out
the Under 16s, Under 16s Girls Tackle, and Under 14s Girls Tackle competitions.
Woolgoolga Seahorses: Won the Club Championship for having the most premiership points between the four seniors teams, after finishing as minor premiers in the first grade, reserve grade, and women’s competitions.
Their first grade side were knocked out at the Preliminary Final stage, and the club finished runners up in the reserve grade and women’s.
Macksville Sea Eagles: Up and down year for the first grade side as they struggled for consistency,
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and Clementine Eaton in 03:37:35.
In the Half Marathon
Dan Stein was first male in 01:11:54, second was Logan Baxter in 01:13:46 and third place went to Isaiah Koopmans in 01:16:54.
Meg Dougherty was the first female with a time of 01:22:49, followed by Olivia Weimer in 01:25:40 and Hannah Lampe in 01:26:59.
In the 10km run for men, Joseph Hein was first with a time of 00:35:02, ahead of Kyle Mcintosh (00:35:12) and Benjamin Lambert (00:35:32).
In the female 10km, Nicole Feain won with a time of 00:38:00, followed by Macie Mcdermott (00:40:00) and Belinda James (00:40:49).
Hugh Morgan won the 5km run for men with 00:20:31, ahead of Angus Morgan (00:20:32) and Daniel Kelly (00:20:43).
and were knocked out in the first week of the finals.
Won both the reserve grade and Under 18s premierships.
Coffs Harbour Comets: The big improvers this season with their first grade side making the second week of the finals, after having a slow start to the season.
In the women’s 5km, Brigitte May won with 00:21:52, followed by second place Madeline Ham (00:23:12) and third place Ava Magarey (00:24:28).
The men’s 3km was won by Nixon Nelson (00:11:47), Charlie Chiswell (00:11:50) took second and Max Ross (00:12:19) was third.
Amelia Harrigan won the women’s 3km with a time of 00:12:30, in second was
Emma Sandes (00:13:26) and third was Emerald Fidge (00:13:43).
Organised by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, the festival raised a recordbreaking $90,000 for local charities, including Coffs Coast Autism, CanDo Cancer Trust Life Education, Early Connections, Mid North Coast Disabled Surfers, the Run Beyond Project, and more.
Their reserve grade side made the Preliminary Final in their quest for three premierships in a row.
Were strong in the juniors winning the Under 14s and League Tag premierships, and were runners up in the Under 13s.
South Grafton Rebels: Struggled for most of
the year as they missed playing finals for the second straight season.
Grafton Ghosts: A tough year for the Ghosts as they uncharacteristically finished on the bottom of the ladder.
Finished runners up in the Under 18s, and their women’s side made the Preliminary Final.
“This year’s festival was our biggest yet, with over 2,000 runners and an incredible atmosphere at the Showground,” said Event Director Keelan Birch.
“We’re proud to support local charities and grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, and community for making it all possible.
“Congratulations to all participants and heartfelt thanks to our sponsors,
supporters, and volunteers who made this incredible event possible,” Keelan said.
The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour thanked Mr Birch for his calm attention to detail and smooth management of the event, referring to him as “the driving force behind the Running Festival”. For full results, visit coffsrunfestival.com.
q The top three in the Half Marathon: Logan Baxter (second), Dan Stein (first) and Isaiah Koopmans (third).
q Marathon runners loop around Coffs Harbour South Wall.
q Marathon participant Bruce Meder (70-79 aged group).
q The Nambucca Roosters won the first grade and women’s premiership, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses won the Club Championship.
q The Macksville Sea Eagles won the reserve grade and Under 18s premierships.
q Podium finishers in the women’s marathon: Clem Eaton (third), Tarina Lake (first) and Kristy Randall (second).
q Coffs Running Festival’s scenic race route.
Coffs Basketball teams win grand finals
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Coast’s best basketball teams have won championships after taking out the grand finals of Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season.
Chihuahuas won the Men’s A Grade title after
having a 49-41 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s at Sportz Central.
Nick Nugent and Francis Buquiron were named joint winners of the Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
James Nebo top scored for the Suns with 21 points, and Justin McMillan top scored for the winners with
20 points.
Duwant won the Men’s B Grade title defeating Can’t Catch A Breath 56-49.
Maeson La Rosa was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final after having a game high 36 points.
undefeated with a 54-49 grand final win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Division 1 team.
Spencer Skinner was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
Zavier Martin had a game high 20 points for the Suns.
Women’s
The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s won the Women’s A Grade title in dominant fashion, beating Narwhals Loaded 106-42.
Isla Martin top scored for the Suns with 41 points, and was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
Ring Ins won the women’s social competition
title after having a 32-27 victory against Coffs Flames. Ring Ins also defended the title they won last season.
Lauren Prezioso was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
Charlotte Sommers had a game high 18 points for the Flames.
Lions crowned champions after Marchant magic
By David WIGLEY
COFFS City United were crowned champions of the North Coast Football (NCF) Premier League with a 2-1 victory over the Woolgoolga Wolves in a gripping grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
2025 Premier League Player of the Year Loki Marchant weaved his magic on the big stage, nodding home a thunderous header in the 23rd minute after a dazzling run and pinpoint cross from Lorenzo Rigoni.
The Wolves clawed their way back into the contest after the break, James Gorrie pouncing from close range to square the ledger and set up a
grandstand finish.
But with the match hanging in the balance, Marchant again rose to the occasion, rifling a low strike into the bottom corner from 20 yards after a slick Martin Kelleher lay-off to seal the grand final victory for the Lions.
Coffs City United coach Connor Knight reflected on the team effort that ultimately led to success.
“It was a hard fought win that needed the entire squad throughout the game,” he said.
“We had moments where we scrambled really well defensively and also where we were able to sit in and absorb some pressure.
“I think as a whole we stuck to our plan well and were able to create several chances, two of which Loki (Marchant) was able to finish off to put us in a great position to clinch the first title for a few seasons.”
The jubilation of the grand final victory resonated through the club.
“As a club, we are stoked that we were able to achieve the success we knew we could achieve.
“I am so proud of the group of boys we have, the players on the night and all who contributed throughout the season, and they are all obviously so happy we were able to cap off a great season with a trophy.”
National Championships to return to Coffs
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour is set to once again host Australia’s premier touch football competition.
The National Touch League’s The Championships will be held from Wednesday, 4 March to Saturday, 7 March 2026 at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
As Australia’s premier national championship event for adult participants, The Championships attracted more than 150 teams in 2025 and is expected to again welcome strong participation and vibrant supporter engagement when it returns to the Coffs Coast in March.
A flagship of the national Touch Football calendar, The Championships will return in a refreshed format in 2026 following review and consultation with key stakeholders.
The refinements are designed to balance participation growth with pathway development, while enhancing the overall experience for participants, referees, and spectators alike.
Key updates include the return to a four-day schedule, revised game lengths, updated eligibility requirements to align with other major competitions, and new player permission rules across specified
Pingas finished their Men’s C Grade season divisions.
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams is looking forward to once again hosting Australia’s premier touch football event.
“The City takes great pride in being the home of Touch Football and it will be a blast to once again host the premier event, The Championships,” she said.
“For the players, officials, supporters, and for the City, this is not just about the on-field action at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, it’s the total package of experiences that embrace the tournament – the warm welcome by locals through
to all the things to do and see on the Coffs Coast, from the stunning beaches through
to the lush rainforest hinterland.”
q Men’s A Grade winners Chihuahuas.
q Men’s B Grade winners Duwant.
q Women’s A Grade winners the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s.
q Women’s social competition winners Ring Ins.
q Coffs City United have been crowned NCF Premier League Champions.
q Coffs Harbour will host The Championships again in 2026.
Coffs Harbour District Darts
By Ray BEASLEY
WINTER Comp
Monday 15 September
Fluke Shots def Who Darted 8-1
Warriors def Thunderstruck
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY 8/9/25
Sawtell hosted the Coffs Harbour District Social Bowling Club (Over 60s) game this month which saw 56 players enjoy day on the Greens. On the 2nd Monday of the Month games are played at one of the following Clubs, Sawtell, Woolgoolga, Park Beach, 9am for 9.30am to 12.30pm
TUERSDAY Ladies Social Bowls 2/9/25
T Goninan N Foy DEF D Grebert, E Tindall
D Nicklen, C Irvine, J Poletti
DEF H Muir, N Elford, B Eden
H Dodd, M Friend, A Day
DEF M McDonald, N Feltrin, M Baguley
J Fleming, C Pickard, J Townsend DEF J Fleming, A Bailey, L Savage
C Veerhuis, J Wheeler, L Mitchell DEF R Cook, L Kratz, S Sherwan
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls
8/9/25
D Nicklen, J Harding, L Mitchell DEF R Hampson, B Connors, B Tremayne
K Mason, C Veerhuis, R Smith DEF J Chapman, S Fleming, D Anderson
E Korchma, L Read, C Christian DEDF K Taylor, J Cherne, G Hampson
J Fleming, B Sainsbury, N Elford DEF R Redman, R Avery, B Kennedy
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls 9/9/25
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
9/9 STABLEFORD John Veness
43, Gary Reidy 39, Jet Dixon 38c/b, Charles Autry-Hall 38c/b. Balls to 33c/b. NTP 11 B: David
SSAA Benchrest results
By Rod MADELEY
SSAA Benchrest results from Dairyville range.
Event was 200yds C’fire Group: Peter McGrath .2871, sg .243. Ray Beavis .3212, sg .394. Rob Hamilton .3910, sg .551.
Urunga Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
SEPTEMBER 15
Single Stableford
30 players contested today's event, including one visitor from Wodonga.
Winner, with 38 points, on a count back, Brett Bosbach, 2nd,
5-4
Bad Habbits def Surgical
Steel 7-2
Bull Finish def DILLIGAF
5-4
100s
Carol (1)
Karen H (2)
Kelly (1)
Wendy (1)
C Weir, L Savage, T Goninan
DEF H Muir, D Nicklen, J Townsend
S Sherwin, J Wheeler, J Poletti
DEF C Veerhuis, M Baguley, A Day
M McDonald, K Lewis, N Foy
DEF H Dodd, N Elford, L North
R Cook, N Feltrin, D Tree DEF L Kratz, J Fleming, M Sharman
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls10/9/25
B Blight, N Frappell, D Jennings DEF W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry
P Cooper, D Bond, W Meadows DEF J Chapman, T Lavell, A Robertson
R Mitchell, M Hastings, P Cook
DEF N McLelland, J Richardson, J Urge
D Isacs, K Sharman, D Finlayson DEF N Kotrozos, J Oats, J Tainsh
G Campbell, N Stahlhut, B Newling DEF W Kellam, M Gibbons, A Pyke
I Muller, L Zecchinati, P Warby
DEF R McLellan, G Hitchen, S Wilkinson
B Clugston, S Sillar, D Frost DEF P Collins, R Williams, B Martin
E Nicolaou, G Burns, B Fitzpatrick DEF, G Peel, T Mitchell, L Preston
P Covington, W Vaughn, J Townsend DEF B Turton, P Weir, B Biddle
C Christian, D Wheeler, M Aujard DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, R Petterson
THURSDAY11/9/25 Ladies Major Pairs Final
WINNERS N Foy, K Lewis (23) RUNNERS UP E Tindall, D Grebert (16)
Jackson, C: Bob Harris (pro pin)
10/9 Stableford A: Gayle James 41, Georgia Perkins 40, Wendy Mason 37. B: Hermie Mcguire 37, Natalie Oliver 35c/b, Margaret Gill 35. C: Narelle Hall 33, Carole Davis
Michael Thompson .4028, sg .578. Rob Evans .5506, sg .695. Keiran Grabham .7538, sg .924. Hunting rifle: Steve Dines .7638, sg .738. Steve Morton dnf. Gary Hunt dnf.
Event was Rimfire 100yds Score: Bill Buchanan 250.9. Keiran Grabham 250.7.
Bob Archibald and 3rd Joe Street, both on 38.
Run-down, Bob Jones, Grant Cardow 36, Duncan Sadler 35, Alan Titley 34, Tom Faulkner, Selwyn Newby 33, Mick Bellew
32 c/b.
Bradmans Mike Edsall 22. NTPs 3rd Joe Street, 9th Bruce Parker, 18th Grant Cardow. Longest Putt Bruce Parker. Slab Winner Grant Cardow.
SPORT RESULTS
Asttan (1)
Chris (2)
Christian (2)
Craig C (1)
Craig S (5)
Dave H (2)
Dean (5)
Kevin (1)
Kurt (1)
Kyle (2)
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 12/9/25
N Wong, S Shewan, D Finlayson DEF M Dinger, B Dinger, W Meadows
J Flynn, G Flynn, D Hyde DEF J Urge, G Peel, T Karam
B Hamilton, G Hampson, D Ryan DEF J Chapman, P Newman, B Blight
Paul (4)
Ricky (5)
Rob Ho (4)
Steve (1)
Trevor (1)
Will (1)
High pegs
Bob (76)
Garry (64)
Rob Ho (99)
K Stirling, R Flynn, W Sharkey DEF T Brooks, B Sainsbury, A Taylor
A Lavelle, J Richardson, D Holland DEFD P Roach, J Oates, R Williams
K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry DEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris
D Nicklen, J Wills, A Sorbello
Leader Board
DILLIGAF 62
Bad Habbits 60
Bull Finish 55
Fluke Shots 54
Warriors 53
Surgical Steel 43
Thunderstruck 38
Who Darted 25
DEF W Kellam, A Jones, K Connaughton
G Staunton-Latimer, D Grebert, J Grebert DEF H Muir, W Vaughn, D Anderson
K Lowry, G Fisher, W Bujeya DEF R Avery, G Walsh, M Sharpe
L North, G Hay, N Foy DEF K Taylor, N Elford, L Mitchell
32, Karen Wilson 31c/b. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 3: Gloria Rossi, NTP 7 1: Gayle James, 2: Natalie Oliver. Pro pin Rebecca Goldsmith
11/9 Play 9 Peter Rode 21, Gary Reidy 19. Balls to 18 12/9 Medley Stableford
Bernie Axford 246.5. Robert Wells 245.3. Alistair McMillan 244.2.
Hunting rifle: Brett Ewington 226. Robert Ramsey 226. J. K. dnf. Event was 100yds Centrefire Group: Michael Thompson .2120, sg .115.
Gary Hunt .2192, sg .105. Keiran Grabham .2274, sg .117.
Pam O'Sullivan 37 13/9 Stroke A: Mark Flint 70, B: Greg White 68, C: Brian McKellar 67. Balls to 73. Gross A: Cameron Pollard 74, B: Dean Szabo 88c/b, C: David Hilton 92. Eagle on 10 Michael Kenny. NTP 7 A: John Veness,
Mick Cooper .3128, sg .195. Rob Hamilton .3128, sg .195. Ian Thompson .3134, sg .130. Peter McGrath .3408, sg .297. Peter Fleming .3654, sg .257. Tim Wannan 1.4108, sg .381.
Centrefire 200yds Group: Gry Hunt .2919, sg .381. Rob Hamilton .3062, sg .392.
Sawtell Veterans Golf
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 15th September
2025 9 Hole Stroke Net 23 Starters
Ladies Ross Hrncir 25, Carol Pye 28
Men Terry Rumble 25w/c/b, Ken Towerton 25, Garry Reynolds 29
B: Anthony Clack, C: David Hilton. NTP 11 A: Andrew Dent (pro pin), B: Benjamin Armstrong, C: Samuel Butcher. NTP 15 Shane Burns Ladies Stableford Karen Wilson 36c/b, Joy Lawrence 36 Ladies 9 Hole Narelle Foy 16c/b. Saturday Sal Elaine Everitt
Keiran Grabham .3182, sg .478. Peter McGrath .3378, sg .595. Ian Thompson .3700, sg .331. Mick Cooper .3753, sg .557. Tim Wannan dnf. 2-gun: Gary Hunt .2555. Keiran Grabham .2728. Rob Hamilton .3095. Mick Cooper .3160. Peter McGrath .3393. Ian Thompson .3417.
q Ladies Major Pairs Final (Winners) N Foy, K Lewis (Runners Up), E Tindall, D Grebert.
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CEX Woolgoolga Social Lawn Bowls
By Sue BRACHER
FIRST Woolgoolga would love to say, to all our Victorian players that have been here since May in the local Caravan Parks. A great and safe trip home, and we cannot wait to see you when you return next year.
Woolgoolga is starting the new year, with the Consistency Championship which had a lot of entry but the winner for this year was Dave Barnard in a very competitive game.
CEX Woolgoolga is beginning Twilight bowls on Thursday 25th September all welcome members and non members the equipment is supplied and so is coaching, all we ask is that you wear flat shoes. So if you want something to do after work or school or just passing through the area it’s a great game to learn, great people to meet. We play the game
CEX Woolgoolga social bowls result.
Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf Results
By Leah RAY
TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 9
HOLE STABLEFORD A GRADE
WINNERS 1. Fiona Fitzgerald 22, 2. Marilyn Waterhouse 21
B GRADE WINNERS 1. Lisa
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 12th September, 2025
Division 1
Reece Baker d King McKie 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Paul Hendriks 3/1, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/1, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Bo Zhang 3/1, Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
TUESDAY, 9th August, 2025, 77
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club
By Todd BROWN
OPEN Triples Tuesday 9 September 2025
H Major, B Garner, D Garner
d R Ham, C Hansen, C Weatherall 23 - 17
J McLeod, C Keogh, D Hull d
S Kindred, P Lawrence, D Powell 19 - 16
K Morrison, M Cutts, J Murtas
d T Brown, J Clarke, S Jones 18 - 14
G Power, S Crawford, A Worboys d A Stone, R Jupp, P Lilly 20 - 19
J Long, R Aitken, B Johnson
Park Beach Women's Bowls Club
By Anne ORR
SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday 10.9.25. M Gudgeon, J Clarke, M Watts def P Poulton, J Alford, A Worboys 13-12;
SPORT RESULTS
Tuesday 9/9/25 (Pairs) Rink 2:
J.C, S Dodd (D) G Marsh, R Marsh. Rink 3: M Hopes, J Wilcox (D) T Granville, R Shaw. Rink 4: H Shultz, J Taylor,(D) P Cuttriss, Fred C.
Rink 5: W Rice, S Rice (D) G Lane, D Mason. Rink 6: H Katala, D Barnard(D) H Pallister, G Pallister. Rink 7: M Lambert, C Latham (D) C Nightingale, P Diamond.
Rink 11. A Wroe, R Gurber (D) G Burgess, S Oliver. Rink 12: R Mauro, E Bennett (D)
N Wood, R Bennell. Rink 13: A Plain, B Merchant (D) T McKenzie, P Buck.
Wednesday 9th September
2025 ( Wanderers) Rink 2: K Dunstone, B Rennie (D) Jenny Anthony. Rink 3: B Pendred, M Lambert, P Jones (D) T Collins, J Whalen, J Hampstead. Rink 4: C Williams, J Taylor, J Evan’s ( D) S Oliver, I Brien, G Burgess.
Rink 6: Bear, Rob, Dave (D) D Barnard, G Marsh, R Marsh. Rink 6: J Martin, J Lynn, J Simmons, ( D) S Ferro, G Lane, P Matton.
Friday 12th September 2025( 2.4.2 pairs) Rink 2 C Alber, Soliver ( D) J Dowie, K Dowie. Rink 3: J
Mortlock 21, 2. Lyn Whitelaw 19 (CB) NTPs - 12th hole - Fiona Fitzgerald, Sue Flanders, 15thMarilyn Waterhouse, Sue Gerard
Paul Hendriks d King McKie 3/0, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Tim Garrad 3/0, Bo Zhang d King McKie 3/0, Reece Baker d Bo Zhang 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d King McKie 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Tim Garrad 3/2, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2, Paul Hendriks d Bo Zhang 3/1, King McKie d Tim Garrad 3/2. WINNER: Reece Baker from Lachlan Dierkx.
MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford event at Nambucca Island Golf Club. The course was in a remarkable condition following the flooding that had occurred there and a credit to the hard work of the
d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, R Douglas 18 - 16
A Orr, M Finn, R Coffey d S Ward, J Frappell, D Jennings 16 - 13
G Williams, R Beaumont, A Campbell d G Simmons, P Mitchell, G Cunningham 26 -22
D Catling, R Wisley, M Star d M England, E Kidd, C England 20 - 14
S Macca, D Wilson, B Nicko d C Williamson, J Simmonds, G Stanford 28 - 16
P Booth, J Dunn, M Berube d J Farrell, J Kennedy, L Loadsman 19 - 17
K Bienefelt, G Hinsley, G Brewis d W Moore, R Oakley, L Morris 25 - 16
M England, J Rodwell, S Hancock def F Gaunt, P Garner, J Pearce-Kennedy 15-14; C Brown/K Walker, A M Taylor, L Loadsman def M Webb, J Farrell, Y Hinsley 11-10; S Betts, J Kennedy, R Crestani def R DeMeio/V Maher, C Keogh, L Mitchell 14-11; N Barker, B Bodel, C Venturi, D Futcher
Hurrell, H Katala (D) G McInerney, G McInerney. Rink 4: N Woods, L Walsh, (D) C Nightingale, G Campbell. Rink 5: H Schultz, R Bennell (D) Ken, Barry. Rink 6: D Hodge, H Hodge (D) H Pallister, G Pallister. Rink 10: J Taylor, P Buck (D) L Chappel, M Chappel. Rink 11: J Merchant, B Merchant (D) D Evan’s, J Evan’s. Rink 12: A Wore, R Shaw ( D) Jenny, Anthony. Rink 13: M Lambert, C Davis (D) J Lynn, D Barnard. Rink 14: W Rice, Simon Rice (D) Fred C, I Coltman. Tuesday 2/9/2025 (pairs) Rink 2: N Wood, R Bennell (D) R Thourton, Roz. Rink 3: M Hopes, J Wilcox (D) G Marsh, R March. Rink 4: J Hurrell, D Barnard (D) S Oliver, S Watt. Rink 5: T McKenzie, P Buck (D) A Plain, B Merchant. Rink 6: D Washfold, S Dodd (D) C Nightingale, K Costelloe. Rink 7: P Diamond, P Cultriss, J Evan’s (D) R Shaw, B Martin P Wroe. Rink 12: L Walsh, G McInerney (D) M Lampert, C Latham. Rink 11: G Lane, S Barnard (D) W Rice, S Rice. Rink 12: R Gurber, A Wroe ( D) H Shultz J
Division 2 Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Nick Jankovic d Dominic Arjona 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Char Berglund 3/0, Nick Jankovic d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Lulu Zhang d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Dominic Arjona d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Char Berglund 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Dominic
ground staff and members.
A Grade: Winner – Brad Nesbitt 39, 1st runner-up Stephen McNeil 38, 2nd runner-up Ross Donnelly 37, 3rd runner-up John Clancy 36 c/b.
B Grade: Winner – Lionel
S Clouten, S Bailey, D Walsh d C Domjahn, T Domjahn, T Wisley 31 - 11
Triples Thursday 11
September 2025
R Horwich, D French, C Hansen d C Brian, N Spies, R Douglas 28 - 11
P North, P Booth, M Berube d T Cooper, G Brewis, G Stanford 33 - 11
H Katala, R Bennell, D Barnard d B Worboys, Max, D Greaves 27 - 14
K Johnson, S Dodd, K Morrison d A Pilgrim, P Mitchell, G Simmons 24 - 19 M Hopes, G McAnerney, M Hodge d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, G Hinsley 15 - 15
def K Elliott, C Treharne, L McLean, C Somes 14-12. Friday 12.9.25. G Duffy, D Lindner def K Blow, T Blow 27-10; R DeMeio, A Worboys def F Gaunt, B Edwards 23-9; M Starr, D Futcher def T Aarts, C Treharne 27-11; P Poulton, C McVicar, C England def M England, E Kidd, N
Taylor. Rink 13: J McKellar, L Carroll (D) D Hodge, M Hodge. Wednesday 3/9/2025 ( Wanderers ) Rink 2: L Virag, K Costelloe, N Wills (D) G Lane B Pwored, P Jones. Rink 3: Mitise, J Corbett, K Branch (D) C Nightingale, A Corkiett, P Hatton. Rink 4: S Oliver, I Brien, G Burgess (D) C Williams, A Carrolll, J Evan’s.
Rink 5: Bear, R Pillon, D Mason (D) J Taylor, K Dunstone, R Rennie. Rink 6: G Martin, J Lynn, P Diamond (D) G Woolley, S Ferro, L Peterson. Friday 5/9/2025 (2.4.2) Rink: 3 J Taylor, P Buck (D) G Marsh, R Marsh. Rink 4: H Shultz, R Bennell (D) J Corkett, A Corkett. Rink 5: D Washfold, L Walsh (D) B Martin, P Cottries. Rink 6: J Burgess, P Diamond (D) W Rice, S Barnard. Rink 7: J Lynn, S Oliver (D) G Lane, G Martin. Rink 10: I Coltman R Shaw (D) J McKellar, L Carroll. Rink 11: B Rennie, G Pallister (D) J Morgan, S Morgan. Rink 12: R Gurber, B Merchant ( D) L Walsh, N Wood. Rink 13: S Rice, D Barnard (D) A Plain, B Turner.
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
STROKE - MONTHLY MEDAL ROUND 6 OVERALL WINNERS 1. Tracey Moore 68, 2. Trish Nance 69, 3. Bronwyn Morgan 70 NTPs - 12th hole - Sue Seaton, 15th - Margot Gook, 22nd - Debbie France, 26th - Gayle Jones PUTTS - Trish Nance 27
Arjona d Char Berglund 3/0. WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Nick Jankovic.
Division 3
Aiden Haigh d Xavier Campbell 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Kobe Smith 3/0, Aiden Haigh d Kobe Smith 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Xavier Campbell 3/1, Xavier Campbell d Kobe Smith 3/2, Aiden Haigh d Boyd McGregor 3/2. WINNER: Aiden Haigh from Boyd McGregor.
Goodacre 39 c/b, 1st runner-up Mike Raymond 39, 2nd runner-up Brad Reeson 38, 3rd runner-up John de Rouffignac 37 c/b. NTP’s: 5th Robert Potts, 8th Houston Baker, 18th Robert Peel. Ball run to 32 pts.
T Domjahn, T Lainchbury. S Bailey d N Dem, R Host, P Rambow 24 - 23
R Fenton, M Burke, P Lilly d T Swinburne, H Major, M McCabe 23 - 13
G Meyer, Macca, R Herns d P Woodsell, P Toy, L Morris 23 - 13 G Power, R Aitken, J Long d D Catlin, B Trottmen, B Gardner 22 - 21
G Williams, R Beaumont, A Cambell d Chicka, G Wallace, D Hull 28 - 12
L Goodacre, W Moore, S Jones d C Weatherall, P Eucas, T Erskine 22 - 15
D Wilson, P Wirth, J Rose d S Kindred, J Kindred, G Kindred 25 - 17
McVicar 20-16; S Bailey, D Walsh def L McLean, P McLean 27-12; C Sheridan, M Monck def M Cutts, J Murtas 27-8; J Kennedy, R Oakley def P Mitchell, G Simonds 16-15; D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def J Farrell, A Stone 25-8; C Venturi, L Clancy def R Coffey, C Cutt 23-13.
POST
Cheryl Tonia
12th September 2025, unexpectedly at home. Late of Coffs Harbour. Loving mother of Jade, Sari and Dustin. Adored and cherished nan and ‘narny’ of their children. Loving sister of Kerri. Best friend of Dotti.
Aged 75 Years
Fierce And Free
Cheryl will be privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
1999
WATSON, Shirley Joy
Passed away peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Loving wife of Phil (dec’d). Dear mother and motherin-law of Garry & Deanna and Wendy & Barry. Cherished grandmother of Nathan, Marty, Mykel & Rebecca and great grandmother of Amelia, Remy and Dallas.
Aged 89 years
“A Beautiful Lady”
As per Shirley’s wishes, was privately interned at the Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi. The family would like to thank the staff of Coffs Haven for their love & support.
In the caring hands of
DUCK
Vera May
12th September 2025, passed away peacefully at home, late of Glenreagh. Dearly beloved wife of Keith (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Tracy & Graham, Karan & Tony, Linda & Greg and Rachel & Geoff. Cherished nan of Robert, Daniel, Kacey (dec’d), Jenna, Kristy, Amy, Sarah, Chloe, Lincoln and Shannon. Adored great-nan, sister, sister-in-law and aunty of their families.
Aged 76 Years
Forever In Our Hearts Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Vera’s Graveside Funeral Service to be held in Woolgoolga Cemetery, Woolgoolga on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 commencing at 10.00 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Wayne John Pryer 5th August 195013th September 2025
Passed away at Bellingen Hospital. Loved husband to Teresa. Son of Allan & June. Brother and brother-in-law to Donna & Paul, and Debbie. Father and father-in-law to Leanne & Molly, Tracy, Kim & Jeremie. Grandfather to Kye, Braeden, Remi, Sara, Jay, Dalan and Prynn. Great-grandfather to Kaeden.
A good mate to many, enjoying a drink and the footy.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Wayne’s Requiem Mass to be held on Saturday, 20th September 2025 at 11am in St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Gordon St, Coffs Harbour. Proceeding to Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery for interment.
Ruth Wray 11th September 2025
Passed away peacefully with family by her side. Loving wife of James (Jimmy) Wray (dec). Treasured Mum & mother-in-law of Alan & Stella and Kate & Mark. Cherished Nana to Bryson, Nikki, Brooklyn, Lachlan, Flinders and Kieran. Great Nana to Sebastian (Seb). Sadly missed by extended family and friends.
Aged 86 Years Forever in our hearts
Family & friends are warmly invited to attend Ruth’s celebration of life service to be held on Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 10am in the Chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. A livestreaming link is available on our website.
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News Of The Area newspapers is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative to work for the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley News Of The Area publications.
The fantastic local role is available full-time or part-time, to ensure we appoint the right person for the position.
Whilst you are part of a great team bringing out the local newspaper each week, you would be working from home, so a suitable home-office setup is required.
The right person would be a proven sales professional. You might not have newspaper or media experience, however a track record within a sales environment is essential.
Your daily role is focused on finding and presenting to businesses who may use our newspapers to reach their customers.
You would require a driver’s licence, car and computer with reliable internet service.
An attractive base remuneration is offered, along with car allowance, internet allowance and great bonus structure. You will be provided with a business smartphone.
Applications can be made by emailing your resume, together with a Letter of Application, outlining why you would be the best person for this role.
Email: office@newsofthearea.com.au
Applications close: 5pm, 19th September 2025.
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SUNDAY
THE ASSEMBLY
ABC TV, 7.30pm
After drawing fresh and fascinating insights from figures such as actor Sam Neill, presenter Amanda Keller and even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in its debut season, The Assembly reconvenes for its second instalment. Guided by renowned journalist Leigh Sales, a fresh batch of neurodivergent student journalists grill some of Australia’s biggest names in an unfiltered group interview. First cab off the rank is Rake star Richard Roxburgh (above, with Sales), who is probed about his most epic film stunts, as well as how he met his celebrity chef wife, Silvia Colloca.
FRIDAY, September 19
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) An attempt is made on a billionaire’s life.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presenter Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts in a comedic quiz show.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (Final, PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY
PARAMEDICS
NBN, 8.40pm
First responders such as the brave paramedics featured in this gripping docuseries play a vital role in our community, effortlessly navigating life-or-death situations with their expert knowledge and calm demeanour. These dedicated medical professionals often work in dangerous and demanding environments to provide critical pre-hospital care for those in desperate need. In tonight’s instalment, after a heroic bystander uses CPR to bring a grandmother back from the dead, intensive care specialist Bill arrives to stabilise the distressed woman before she slips back into fatal cardiac arrest. Elsewhere, his colleagues Sally (pictured) and Olivia carefully examine a churchgoer who has whacked her head on a pew.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (Ml, R) 8.25 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M)
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 7. Evening session. 11.20 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+a)
12.15 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.10 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY THE OFFICE AUSTRALIA
You’re probably most familiar with the UK or US editions of , but the global hit franchise in fact has 13 international offshoots. Each production makes the most of their setting, with local writing teams adding a distinct sense of humour and cultural knowledge to the adaptation. Tonight’s instalment of this Aussie incarnation is perhaps the best example of that approach, as Flinley Craddick’s Sydney office celebrates Melbourne Cup Day. Or rather, managing director Hannah (comedian Felicity Ward, pictured, in fine form) and visiting Brisbane colleague Danny (Rick Donald) cause chaos as they go against corporate policy to throw a raucous, boozy party in the workplace.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ahmed Mahil, who is 3D printing his whole house. 7.30 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Geelong v Hawthorn. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
1.15 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree. 8.30 RBT. (Md, R) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 9.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 7. 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 Professor T. (Final, Mav, R) 2.15 I, Jack Wright. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: All Consuming – Kate Reid. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R)
DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.55 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+l, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Lap Of Luxury. (R) 10.00 Blue Water Safari. (PGn, R) 11.00 The Shape Of History. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 9. H’lights. 3.00 1998 FIFA World Cup: La Coupe De La Gloire. 4.35 Dylan Alcott: Peter Bol And Joseph Deng. (PG, R) 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 5.35 WW2 End Game.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys.
8.30 A Royal Residence: Glamis Castle. (Premiere, PG) Looks at Glamis Castle.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Puglia. (R)
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.30 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Final Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.45 The Movie Show. 7.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 A Serious Man. (2009, M) 12.10pm Into The Darkness. (2020, M, Danish) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 RBG. (2018, PG) 5.20 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arsenal. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 21
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. (R) 3.35 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.25 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 5.10 Antiques Roadshow.
6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (Return, PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Return, Mal) Jay’s hopes of a new beginning are shattered.
9.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal) A dramatic revelation worries Sally.
9.55 Whiteley. (Mals, R)
11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5pm Peppa Pig. 5.10 Super Monsters. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 MOVIE: Billionaire Boy. (2016) 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Lap Of Luxury. (R) 10.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 4.00 Seven 7 Seven. (PGl) 4.30 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 WW2 End Game. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Princes In The Tower: A Damning Discovery. (PG) Looks at the mystery of two princes.
8.50 Queens Of Combat. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the female gladiators of ancient Rome.
9.55 Black Gold. (Ml, R)
11.30 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (Ma, R)
2.50 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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6am The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.10 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 11.05 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 1.05pm Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.35 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions.
8.00 Seven News.
8.30 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021, Mlv, R) After a bank teller discovers that he is actually a non-playable character inside a brutal, open world video game, he begins to display an unexpected level of self-awareness. Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi.
10.50 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PGlv, R) Marty McFly travels to the Old West. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd.
1.30 Travel Oz. (R) A look at the Whitsunday Islands.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Garden Gurus. 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 1.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 2.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Elimination final. Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans. 4.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Elimination final. North Queensland Cowboys v Cronulla Sharks.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks.
9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match.
10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. From Tokyo, Japan.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
7.40 Selling Houses Australia. A couple look for a new start. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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11.55 Innovation Nation. 12.10pm Soccer. English Premier League. Arsenal v Nottingham Forest. Replay. 2.10 Premier League Stories. 3.20 Seinfeld. 3.50 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.50 Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge. 5.50 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.30 MOVIE: Turner & Hooch. (1989, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, M) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 12.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (PGav, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. Sydney v GWS Giants. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl)
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Kane Line. (MA15+ad, R) Follows a police surveillance operation.
10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Predator –Leonard John Fraser. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm STIHL Timbersports: Brayden Meyer Special. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 8.00 AFL Post-Game Show. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Deep Water Salvage. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.35 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. From Tokyo, Japan. 10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Mobsters: Murder Inc. (Madv)
12.00 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate.
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.
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Children’s Programs. 7.55 Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City v Manchester United. Replay. 9.55 Athletics. World C’ships. 3.20pm Innovation Nation. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Seinfeld. 5.00 MOVIE: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: My
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (PGav) Ingrid’s sister needs to be treated by the team after she develops side effects to the secret treatments Ingrid put her through. 9.30 FBI. (Mdv, R) The team hunts for those responsible when a truck driver is murdered and the drug he was transporting goes missing. 11.30 10 News+.
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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (PG, R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Final) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.15 North Sea Wonders. (PG) 11.15 Overbooked. (Premiere, PGans) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. (PGa, R) 3.00 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Mlv)
11.40 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.05 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A man seeks revenge after his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal. 11.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (Malv, R)
12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
1.00 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 To Be Advised. 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Petite
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.15 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl) 9.00 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. (Final, PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PGs, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.00 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.00 Overbooked. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Australia Come Fly With Me. (Mals, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R)
11.30 Screw. (Malv)
1.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
3.50 Music Of The Brain. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.00 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German) 1.45pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 3.50 The Movie Show. 4.25 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.40 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 With Or Without You. (2021, M, Italian) 12.55pm Purple Rain. (1984, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 4.55 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 10.35 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Garage 41. 2.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Nune makes a new friend. Chen places her faith in Ridley for an undercover assignment.
10.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Alice hopes to fix her relationship with Doug. 11.05 The Agenda Setters.
12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. (Return) 11.20 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.10am Bloodlands. 1.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.05
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.00 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.00 Overbooked. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Premiere, Mal)
8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (Premiere)
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv)
10.55 COBRA. (Mal)
THURSDAY, September 25 6.00
6.00
R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
11.40 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R)
1.25 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 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)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Premiere, Ml) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel embark on a New Zealand road trip.
10.15 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG)
11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.15 Imposters. (Madlsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
Clarkson’s Farm. (Ml) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.50 9News Late.
9.35 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) The rebel forces are on the ropes. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)
12.05 Blue Lights. (Mal, R)
2.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
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5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Programs. 6.50 The Movie Show. 7.25 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.00 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 11.05 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 1.10pm India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 3.00 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.00 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 6.25 The Company. (2003, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 10.25 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am The Company. (2003, PG) 8.10 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 10.15 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.15pm Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 2.40 Sunflower. (1970, PG, Italian) 4.40 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 6.45 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.30 The Big Lebowski. (1998, MA15+) 10.40 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 1am Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 2.50 Late Programs.
3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained With
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) In the lead-up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final, Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher share a laugh about the world of AFL.
10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa) 10.30 Kick Ons. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 12.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
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News Of The Area COFFS COAST
Record run
By Andrea FERRARI
DRAWING more than 2,000 runners from across NSW and beyond, Sunday’s Coffs Harbour Running Festival was the largest running event ever held in the local area.
It also played host to the city’s first ever marathon.
From 94 starters, Sam McAllister took out the inaugural 42.2km race, crossing the line in a time of 02:46:50.
Lachlan Webber came second in 02:50:04 and Joel Digney third in 02:57:50.
Tarina Lake was the first female across the line in 03:18:21, followed by Kristy Randall in 03:36:12
