Coffs Coast News Of The Area 9 December 2022

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Coffs Coast Physie member wins national title

NARRANGA

School

Students lifted the coveted trophy and asked Dwarshius questions ahead of their Big Bash clash in Coffs Harbour.

In their fourth match in three years at Coffs Harbour, the Sixers will face the Adelaide Strikers at C.ex Coffs

Public School students were bowled over when Sydney Sixers fast bowler Ben Dwarshius dropped in for an impromptu visit with the Big Bash League trophy.

q Sydney Sixers fast bowler Ben Dwashius lifting the BBL trophy with students from Narranga Public School.

Party’s decision to oppose the Voice to Parliament. He has called for local Nationals representatives to

the issue

Sydney Sixer pays surprise visit to Narranga Public

International Stadium on 17 January.

Dwarshius told News Of The Area how much the Sixers enjoy playing in front of the passionate Coffs Coast crowd.

“The team loves coming up here, there’s always a fantastic atmosphere, the crowd really gets into the game and that helps us play better,” he said.

“It was a brilliant game last time we played the Strikers in Coffs Harbour.

“They set us a big total of over 170 runs but we managed to chase it down and win the match in the last over; Josh Phillippe hit over 70 runs to bring us home.

“We love the vocal crowd in Coffs Harbour, singing songs and embracing the carnival

atmosphere, it’s our home from home.”

With 56 wickets to his name, Dwarshius is only five wickets away from overtaking Sean Abbott as the Sydney Sixers’ leading wicket taker of all time.

With eyes on the big prize, clutching the BBL trophy, breaking records and winning trophies were not on the front of his mind.

“I am just concentrating on my bowling, if I bowl well, everything else falls into place,” he said.

The BBL Championship Trophy is completing a lap of Australia over the next fortnight to officially begin

the countdown to the Big Bash tournament.

Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager for Big Bash Leagues, explained what the trophy symbolises.

"The BBL Trophy represents everything we love about the Big Bash – world-class entertainment, worldclass cricket and stadiums packed with fans.

“The trophy also symbolises the spirit of fun and innovation that underpins the success of the Big Bash.

“There is no trophy quite like it when fully lit in the colours of the champion team.”

Aviation Firefighting Industrial Action Averted

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE industrial action by the United Firefighters Union of Australia - Aviation Branch (UFUAV) that was proposed for today, Friday December 9 between 6am-10am, has been averted.

The action included Coffs Harbour Airport.

A statement from Airservices Australia said it has finalised an in-principle, twelvemonth enterprise agreement with the union.

Under the new Agreement, Airservices’ Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFF) will receive a 4.9 percent salary increase.

This consists of a 3 percent increase in line with the Public Sector Interim Workplace

Arrangements, and a 1.9 percent increase which would have been available in December 2021.

Airservices Australia CEO Jason Harfield said, “Airservices is pleased to have reached this in-principle agreement with the UFUAV, which puts an end to proposed industrial action next week.

“This new agreement provides certainty for our ARFFs workforce, airlines and the travelling public.

“We commend all involved in reaching this new agreement.”

Aviation firefighters will halt a planned work stoppage on 9 December after reaching an in-principle agreement with their employer,

Airservices Australia, which will increase the number of aviation firefighters over time and prevent the shortages we are currently experiencing across Australia’s airports in the future.

Wes Garrett, from the United Firefighters Union of Australia - Aviation Branch, said that this was an incredible win for Australia’s air travellers.

“Our campaign has always been about protecting the safety of Australia’s air travellers,” Mr Garrett said.

“Every time your loved ones and friends board an aircraft in Australia, they deserve fully staffed aviation firefighters to be there to protect them when they need it most.”

Mr Garrett said negotiations have been going on for more than a year.

“Critically, this agreement will eventually deliver aviation firefighter staffing in a manner that’s consistent with international aviation regulations.

“That means Australia’s air travellers will receive the same high standard of aviation firefighting protection that people in other developed countries receive.”

He said the in-principle agreement provides a long-term solution to preventing understaffing in the future but the risk to air travellers remains until Airservices recruits the 100 aviation firefighters that were cut from the service in October 2021.

Mr Garrett said the union will continue to hold Airservices to account to ensure they remedy the aviation firefighter shortage as quickly as possible.

q Narranga Public School students lifting the BBL trophy.

q School teacher and cricket fan Rodney Bullivant lifting the BBL trophy.

q Airport firefighters have reached an agreement with Airservices Australia on wages and staffing numbers. Photo: Airservices Australia.

RAISE YOUR VOICE

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influence to effect a change in party policy.

“The Voice is a proposal that was developed through years of patient, thoughtful consultation and negotiation,” Mr Judge said.

“It is a modest suggestion to establish a body to advise Parliament on issues affecting Indigenous people.

“It is guided by the principle that Indigenous Australians are best placed to advocate on their own behalf, without their voices being filtered through layers of bureaucracy as is often the case at present.”

Mr Judge pointed out

that opinion polls show that the Voice is supported by 73 percent of Australians, who recognize both the practical and symbolic value of such a body.

He said they recognize that the ultimate decision on whether to act on the advice will still rest with the elected members of the Australian Parliament, but also that a direct, unfiltered voice should lead to better decisions.

“It is profoundly disappointing that the Nationals have taken a decision to oppose the Voice even before they have the details of the proposal or a date for the referendum,” Mr

Judge said.

“I struggle to see how they can reconcile that position with their claim that they wish to ‘empower’ Indigenous communities.

“What could be more empowering than a direct voice to Parliament?”

Mr Judge noted that The Nationals’ decision has been roundly criticised by Indigenous leaders from all sides of Australian politics.

“Not just Senator Pat Dodson, the father of reconciliation in Australia, but leaders like Noel Pearson who have a strong relationship with the conservative side of politics and even Ken Wyatt, the most recent Minister for Indigenous Affairs in the

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Morrison Government, has criticised the Nationals position, calling it ‘extremely disappointing’.”

Mr Judge also observed that the Nationals themselves are by no means united in opposition to the Voice, which provides an opportunity for our local Nationals to have a voice of their own.

“West Australian Nationals leader Mia Davies has thrown her support behind the Voice and noted that it can proceed at the same time as practical measures to close the gap and empower Indigenous Australians.

“Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee also affirmed his support for the Voice and

made it clear he would cross the floor in Parliament to support it.

“The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has stated that it is up to individual Nationals MPs whether they want to campaign against the Voice, so it is important that our local National Party representatives also make their position clear.

“This is an opportunity for them to stand with indigenous people in our region and across Australia to support a clear, direct Voice,” Mr Judge said.

Uncle Gary Wiiliams, a Gumbaynggirr elder, told News Of The Area, “I think it is premature of the National Party to oppose the Voice and it smacks of bigotry.

“People should wait until there is a full picture before making up their minds.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said, “It is important for Indigenous Australians to be involved in decisions that impact their lives.

“I will be interested to see how the Voice to Parliament proposal will work and I will consult with the local Gumbaynggirr community to hear their views.

“Little detail has been provided to date, and I look forward to seeing more information released in 2023,” Mr Singh said.

Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan was contacted for comment but did not respond in time for publication.

Extra Help For Professionals To Relocate

By Andrew VIVIAN

TEACHERS, healthcare professionals and police will be provided with extra support to relocate to the Coffs Coast as part of a $30 million investment by the NSW Government to help attract, prepare and retain key workers in regional NSW.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said The Welcome Experience will be piloted in eight locations, including the Coffs Coast, next

year, with the goal of rolling it out across more locations in 2024.

“I’m delighted our city will be playing its part in making it even more attractive to reside in regional NSW,” Mr Singh said.

“The Coffs Coast is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and friendly faces and is the perfect place to relocate to.

“Key workers who want to call the Coffs Coast home will always be made to feel

welcome here.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said The Welcome Experience is about making the move to the Coffs Coast a little easier for key workers.

“The bush is renowned for its hospitality but moving to a new town can be daunting, especially with a family,” Mr Toole said.

“There is nothing more valuable than local knowledge, especially when you are moving somewhere

new.

“This service acts a bit like a concierge - people are matched with locals giving them the opportunity to ask questions about healthcare and childcare services and even which area of town might best suit their family.”

The Welcome Experience forms part of the Our Vision for Regional Communities and Action Plan 2023-2025a NSW Government initiative outlining immediate priorities and long-term strategies to

make regional NSW an even better place to call home.

Mr Toole said initiatives already underway under the Plan include $2.4 billion to strengthen the regional health workforce including new approaches to training and incentives, $174 million for key worker housing that will deliver hundreds of new homes for teachers, police and health workers over the next four years, $98 million to fund a new $250 travel card for regional apprentices

and university students to ease the cost of travel for training and classes and $160 million for social and sporting infrastructure, and community programs like bike paths, playgrounds and community centres through the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

“We are not just investing for now, we’re investing for the future.”

More information is available at www.nsw.gov.au/ ourvision.

ECO Destination: one year on

By Andrea FERRARI

ECOTOURISM Australia CEO Elissa Keenan, speaking at Coffs Harbour’s More Than Tourism event on Tuesday 29 November, said she was inspired by the region-wide commitment to responsible tourism.

“It was an honour to meet with so many passionate local businesses last week to celebrate the Coffs Coast’s one year anniversary of ECO Destination Certification.

“Traveller needs and expectations are changing, and the Coffs Coast is leading by example through their regionwide certification and local business engagement.

“We know international visitors are now seeking businesses that can demonstrate their commitment to sustainable

tourism.

“It is clear that Coffs Coast businesses are committed to rolling up their sleeves when it comes to responsible tourism, with many attendees wishing to start our Strive 4 Sustainability Program, recently launched with founding partner Tourism Australia.”

This program offers a simple and affordable pathway for all tourism businesses to start their sustainability journey and continue to grow and embed sustainable practices throughout the region.

City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Natalia Cowley said, “As arguably the benchmark eco-destination in Australia, we’re calling on the local business community to make some noise about our ECO Destination Certification.

“This is something worth celebrating.

“It’s a truly unique competitive advantage that our region now has.

“As visitors start to look for more genuinely sustainable, high-quality, nature-based experiences, let’s make use of the City’s free ECO-Toolkit so they need not look further than the wonderful Coffs Coast.”

The Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Druitt College (BDC) co-hosted the event at The Link at Sawtell Catholic Care.

With a buzz amongst the attendees, the one year milestone of Coffs Coast becoming NSW’s first Certified ECO Destination is inspiring local businesses to participate in growing the city’s green credentials for ecotourism and the sustainable protection of our cultural heritage and the national treasures that the region is known for.

Nature-based tourism operators have jumped on board and are already reaping the benefits of attracting ecotourists.

“One year on, this certification means so much more to the Coffs Coast region, this is now an opportunity for the whole business community to benefit from our growing reputation as an eco-friendly destination – for work and play,” Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce Executive Officer Garth Shipperlee told News Of The Area.

The event featured a presentation, ‘A year of certification, in retrospect and looking forward’ with guest Elissa Keenan and other local operators and representatives from the City of Coffs Harbour.

“Elissa unpacked and shared with us how businesses can benefit from the certification and support Coffs Harbour’s growing reputation as an eco-friendly and sustainable tourism destination.”

Indigenous Year 12

Bishop Druitt College student Jenna Haley delivered a wonderful acknowledgement of country.

Tara Davey from Jetty Dive also shared the impact having an ecotourism focus has had on their business.

Nicole McLennan from City of Coffs Harbour closed out the formal part of the event by taking attendees through how to get involved.

The event was held as part of the NSW Government’s

Small Business Month.

Thanks were given to Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh MP and City of Coffs Harbour councillor George Cecato for attending.

Following the formalities, the Chamber's Business@ Dusk evening saw attendees staying on to enjoy the beautiful surrounds of The Link, with nibbles, food and entertainment by graduating BDC music students.

If you’re an eco-tourism

business and interested in getting certified, you can find out more at www.ecotourism. org.au/business-certification.

For anyone in the visitor economy who wants to know where to start, find out more about the entry level scorecard at www. ecotourism.org.au/strive-4sustainability.

To download your ECO Toolkit, visit www.coffscoast. com.au/ecotoolkit.

Sawtell 2030: A bold new vision for a strong and sustainable village

A NETWORK of local parents, doctors, farmers, and businesspeople have a big dream for Sawtell - to make it the most sustainable community in Australia.

And they want you to be part of making it happen.

“There is a lot of misinformation about climate change but the science is clear that we are harming our planet with devastating impacts,” said the group’s spokesperson.

“Success against global warming is achievable.

“We have the power to bring about this change, through our communities and our politicians.”

Sawtell 2030 is a new grassroots network to connect

people who love Sawtell to share knowledge and resources and inspire actions to address the big issues.

The network is officially being launched on Sunday 11 December with its first event ‘Small steps together to tackle the climate crisis’.

“Three local people will share their story with small wins in the fight against the climate crisis,” said the spokesperson.

“The audience will be invited to speak of positive changes they have encountered and we can listen and learn from each other before finishing off with a small number of achievable outcomes and goals.”

The group hopes to

contribute to a 70 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 aligned with the ACT government strategy.

“Taking on the tobacco industry and winning the fight against COVID has shown how communities and governments can come together to win against mammoth challenges.

“We can do this together.”

Join the free Sawtell 2030 event on Sunday 11 December at Athletic Club, 16 First Avenue, Sawtell.

Doors open 6:45 pm, with the event running from 7:158:30 pm.

Follow Sawtell 2030 on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

q More Than Tourism attendees keen to hear about getting more involved in ecotourism.

q Speaking at the Coffs Harbour event was Ecotourism Australia CEO Elissa Keenan.

q Nicole McLennan from City of Coffs Harbour closed out the formal part of the event by taking attendees through how to get involved.

Council Points To

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE City of Coffs Harbour says its 2021/22 Annual Report shows significant progress against previous years, despite the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, natural disasters and the postponed council elections.

Natalia Cowley, City of Coffs Harbour General Manager said, “This Annual Report tells a great story, and every great story is about people.

“Let’s take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and commitment of all of our Councillors, staff and volunteers who continue to support and develop this wonderful place we are so lucky to call home.”

Recent changes include the region becoming the first globally certified ECO Destination in NSW, the election of a new council headed by Mayor Councillor Paul Amos, and the appointment of Ms Cowley as the new General Manager.

The City notes a number of highlights such as the continued construction and naming of Yarrila Place, plus the start of work on opening exhibitions and a Gumbaynggirr Art Trail for the building.

Works undertaken include the completion and opening of the Coffs Coast Regional Sports Hub Stage 2 Project, opening of community facilities such as the new Botanic Garden Glasshouse, Sandy Beach Community Hub and Youth Space, the Vost Street Netball Courts, a number

of neighbourhood playgrounds and the opening a new Animal Management Centre.

Events such as Eco Month in May, the All One Under the Sun festival in June and the delivery of four Festival of New Thinking Events covering strategy, innovation, sustainability and resilience were also highlighted.

Less obvious to the public are achievements such as the review of the MyCoffs Community Strategic Plan and completion of the Emerald Beach Day Use Area Masterplan

“While we celebrate the projects we have delivered, we continued to operate and

maintain important local infrastructure such as water, sewer and transport assets,” Ms Cowley said.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said Coffs Harbour should be very proud of where it is right now.

“The significant progress we’ve made is on display at Coffs Coast Regional Sports Hub Stage 2, a state of the art facility funded by City of Coffs Harbour and the NSW Government and driven by community needs," he said.

“It is truly outstanding and symbolises excellence in community projects, it sets a whole new benchmark.”

BABKS Cultural Award cancelled for

THIS year’s BABKS Cultural Award for Music, Arts and Dance was set to go to the Arts in 2022.

Unfortunately, as High Schools from Woolgoolga to Macksville were unable to provide dates that artworks could be released due to HSC marking, it became necessary to cancel this year’s Award.

The Award in 2023 will likely be going to the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium of

Music, Coffs Harbour (if they accept the award).

The Conservatorium will decide conditions of entry and judging.

The entries will be open to any High School students from Woolgoolga to Macksville and surrounding districts.

The major winner will receive a $1,000.00 prize and there will hopefully be $200.00 prizes donated by ten businesses from Woolgoolga to Macksville.

Further information will be provided in 2023 regarding entry dates and conditions.

q Business events were among the Council’s highlights of the past year. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour.

Ulong calls for doctors

By Andrea FERRARI

THE call is out for doctors

with a spare day once a month to provide a clinic at Ulong Health Hub in tandem with monthly visits by Dr Jay Ruthnam, who is currently the village’s only doctor.

Fount of all Ulong knowledge, Carol Cleary, proprietor of the Ulong General Store & Café with her husband Steve, told News Of The Area, “We had our first clinic built and opened in April 2021 which has been

very successful and now we are looking to build a second consultation room next door.

“Dr Ruthnam has been fully booked for every visit and we would like to encourage another retired doctor or a doctor with a spare day to either provide cover for Dr Ruthnam if he’s ever away or arrange a regular consultation day at Ulong.”

The Primary Health Network, through Healthy North Coast, has provided some funding for a second

room for Allied Health professionals, however further donations are required to complete this space.

“We have a lot of practitioners in mental health and women’s healthcare coming up to the village on a regular basis.

“With a second room we could accommodate them and also other practitioners providing such services as remedial massage, aged care, acupuncture, dieticians and baby care.”

Bonville golf course tops the voting

By Andrea FERRARI

THE AUSGOLF Golf Course Guide, which lists Bonville as Australia’s most beautiful course, has this year officially listed Bonville in tenth place in Australia’s Top 10 golf courses overall, a ranking that takes into account design, conditions and aesthetics.

However, the accolade that the club’s management considers is most impressive is one that highlights Bonville’s unique ability to wow its guests.

In 2022, Bonville has once again been voted ‘Australia’s Favourite Golf Course’ by Australia’s golfing public.

The poll which is conducted by Golf Australia Magazine each year asks

golfers to vote for their three favourite Australian golfing experiences.

The award makes it a seven-year clean sweep for the Coffs Coast property.

The par five, tenth hole at Bonville sits at the foot of the Great Dividing Range.

“Golf tourism is a multibillion-dollar industry in Australia,” said Bonville Golf Resort’s Group Marketing Manager, Christopher Winn.

“It’s easy to think of the Coffs Coast as a family holiday destination and that’s true, however visitation and expenditure through golf tourism is in fact a great economic driver for our region.”

For more than three decades, Bonville Golf Resort has worked to position Coffs Harbour as a drawcard

golfing destination for golfers from across Australia and the world.

Often referred to as Australia’s Augusta and commonly acknowledged as Australia’s most beautiful inland golf course, Bonville continues to impress.

“Due to incredible demand by guests over the past couple of years, and an uplift in members, to ensure the delivery of an overall incredible guest experience, Bonville now offers allinclusive play, stay and dine packages for guests, with social golf play still available to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays.”

With a limited number of guests on-site at any one time, members and in-house guests will often remark at the feeling of privacy the property offers.

“That’s what’s setting Bonville apart right now,” said Christopher, adding, “visiting guests are treated to a high level of customer service, award-winning food and beverages and an incredible Australian golfing experience with few distractions.

“It’s a guest experience that’s hard to match,” he said.

Currently Carol accommodates the visiting remedial massage therapist and clients in her B&B chalet out the back of the shop.

“And the room could also be used by the visiting nurses for wound care and such like.”

To put it in perspective, Ulong has none of these services on-site locally.

The mountain communities of Ulong, Lowanna and surrounds have to bring in their health services and be coordinated about, and prudent with, funds and volunteer hours.

If they cannot organise a health care practitioner to come up, people have to travel to Coffs Harbour or along the coast.

“Our aim is to coordinate the visiting nurses here on the day the doctor is here, once a month.

“It uses the government’s money better as it keeps people out of the hospital if they can access these services locally,” said Carol.

“That way everyone’s in a win-win.

Carol is now urging the local medical community for support.

“We have vulnerable people up here and we cannot get providers.

“It’s really quite sad.

“Come

receptionist are coordinated by Northside Health in Coffs Harbour.

Doctor Ruthnam and his

Any interested doctors or providers can call Carol Cleary to discuss what’s needed on 0423 905 997.

on folks, let’s get a second doctor and allied health practitioners coming up to Ulong to give the village community a local health service.”

q Ulong local Scott with Dr Jay Ruthnam on his monthly consultation visit.

q Receptionist at Ulong Health Hub, Kim, who is the Assistant Practice Manager at Northside Health.

q In 2022, beautiful Bonville has once again been voted ‘Australia’s Favourite Golf Course’ by Australia’s golfing public.

Wiigulga Sports Complex a game changer for the Northern Beaches

By Andrea FERRARI

FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan has hailed the completion of the Wiigulga Sports Complex as a “gamechanger for the whole of the Northern Beaches”.

Attending the complex’s opening on Saturday 3 December, Mr Hogan said, “This facility will be great for local families and sporting clubs.

“It will allow us to attract major sporting and cultural events.

“Additionally, it has

created jobs and will be a great economic driver for the community.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh was also on hand at the opening, describing the finished complex as “a well-designed, versatile space”.

Mr Singh praised the collaboration between three levels of government and community groups to set the standard for community projects moving forward.

He also highlighted the contribution of two local talents to the project.

“It is great to recognise two local young people who contributed in a big way to this project.

“Artist Tulli Stevens created the showpiece artwork for the building, and Craig Gralton, a Woolgoolga High School graduate, was an architect for the project,” Mr Singh said.

The community committee, led by Alastair Milroy, also received Mr Singh’s praise for “their decade long advocacy for this project” and for their work during the design and construction phase it’s finally here.”

Excited to see their new community facility, hundreds of Northern Beaches locals were among the first people through the doors of the brand new Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga when

and toilets, a running and cycle track, a pump track, playground and balance play equipment.

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said it had been an outstanding project on all kinds of levels.

to ensure the original vision for the complex was achieved.

“All of the community groups who have contributed financially to the project also deserve our collective praise,” Mr Singh said.

From the performance world, Jade Naidu, founder of Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio said, “After two years of being on the working group to bring this epic space to Woopi,

The opening event began with the official ribbon cutting with City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, along with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony with Tony

The community day of sport and performance was curated to give people a taste of the huge variety of activities that the Complex offers.

Within the precinct are junior and senior size multisport playing fields with lighting, primarily for use of local AFL and cricket teams, accessible changing rooms

Indoors there is a café, the Sangeet rooms, a versatile suite of rooms that can be used for private gatherings, or yoga, dance, pilates and meetings, plus a full-sized commercial kitchen for hire.

The huge main sports hall which can be used for a whole range of indoor sport including basketball, pickleball, netball, volleyball, badminton and futsal.

Arranged around the courts are accessible changing rooms, toilets, large LED video screens and a high-tech sensory room.

The sports hall also features a large performance stage and backstage complex including a green room and dressing rooms.

The hall can accommodate more than 1,000 people in performance mode.

“First and foremost, it’s been a fantastic example of what can be achieved when all three levels of government work together to realise a dream created and led by community passion and commitment.

“The Wiigulga Sports Complex is a wonderful facility that is going to become a focal point for families and sport across the region and beyond.

“And it came in on time, and on budget.”

The project received funding from the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund, the State Government and City of Coffs Harbour.

Worthy of note, Wiigulga is pronounced wee-gool-ga; the first syllable is stressed.

q Garby Elder Tony Dootson, City of Coffs Harbour's Group Leader City Prosperity Dan Heather, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.

q Jane Mann, Woolgoolga Art Gallery with Alastair Milroy, Chair of the Community Working Group, who worked tirelessly to move the vision into the reality we have today. Photo: courtesy of Kevin Hogan MP.

q Kevin Hogan MP and Gurmesh Singh MP in the huge, main sports hall at Wiigulga.

q Contemporary Aboriginal artist Tulli Stevens, who created the centrepiece artwork, with Gurmesh Singh MP.

q Garby elder Tony Dootson with mob, celebrating the Wiigulga Sports Complex’s official opening.

q Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio dancers were the first to perform and use the new performance space at the Wiigulga Multi-Purpose Centre.

q Notable locals who wear several hats in the community: Sam Hill, Pam Fayle, Carmen Gerrard, Kevin Hogan MP, David Fayle, Judy Jackson and Rod McKenzie. Photo: courtesy of Kevin Hogan MP.

Tony Judge addresses key election issues in Sawtell

By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Harbour Labor candidate Tony Judge addressed key local issues at a gathering of supporters at the Sawtell Bowling Club last Sunday, December 4, raising funds ahead of March’s state election.

Mr Judge has long been a vocal advocate for the chronic lack of housing in Coffs Harbour to be addressed.

“I believe that the shortage of social and affordable housing highlights the need for greater Government support on the issue,” he said.

Mr Judge said the State Government needs to take responsibility and get to work on more social housing and some real solutions for homelessness.

He has already announced Labor policies such as ending no-grounds evictions and introducing a portable bond scheme.

Mr Judge believes there has been a shift in the political landscape of the country in recent times.

“What we’ve seen recently is a movement towards change.

“The idea of a seat being held by the same party for decades no longer carries the

inevitability it once did.

“I hear day in, day out, from the people of Coffs Harbour, and they are saying things simply cannot go on the way they are,” Mr Judge said.

“Our nurses are crying out for help - they have been ignored for far too long.”

According to Mr Judge, current staffing levels are dangerous for both nurses and patients and are leading to an exodus of nurses from our hospitals.

Similarly, he said, teachers are burnt out and exiting from a system that lacks support, and the government fails to recruit and fill the vacancies created.

Mr Judge said the TAFE system has been run down and it is contributing to the dire shortage of tradespeople that is affecting the Coffs Coast.

“This is entirely unsustainable - Labor has a plan for the changes we need and we need to change the Government next March.“

Mr Judge expressed his gratitude to the attendees of the fundraiser and has committed to running an honest and respectful campaign, grounded in positivity and optimism.

“The local community is already aware that plenty of issues need improving, there is no need for me to dig further down there.

“I want to represent the people of this region to give the electorate an opportunity for hope and provide a genuine alternative that they can believe in and vote for.”

q Tony Judge addresses supporters. Photo: Michael Kemeny-Packwood.

Join in the Christmas Community Lunch

By Andrea FERRARI

THE CHRISTMAS Community lunch on Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December 2022, welcomes all and anyone who wants to share the company of others for a special Christmas meal, at no cost.

Always advocating and achieving on behalf of those who need support, Doris Cowan is masterminding the growing Christmas Community Lunch with a team of volunteers and numerous local businesses and individuals donating everything required.

Anyone wishing to come along on the day can call Doris and get their name on the list.

The ‘party’ is held at the Cavanbah Centre, 191 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour, from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

“Anyone who’s homeless, or elderly and doesn’t want to cook for themselves or can’t visit family and friends this year are all welcome

to come along,” Doris told News Of The Area.

There’s plenty of space with room for 200 seated inside as well as outdoor tables and seating.

There are three raffles supporting the Community Christmas lunch which will be drawn on Christmas day.

Raffle 1 first prize is a locally hand-made mosaic pot, second prize is a Jetty Theatre double pass with complimentary drink and third prize is a $50 voucher for Farmstead coffee at North Boambee Valley.

Raffle 2 first prize is a Coffs Harbour Golf Club voucher for holes of golf for two people, second prize is a Bardsley honey gift pack and third prize is an Ambiano food grater.

Raffle 3 is for kid's crafts with a first prize of a Crystal Creations kit, second prize is a Tie Dye kit and third prize is a Painting By Numbers book.

Doris’ urgent call out is for a soft drinks sponsor (the event is strictly no

alcohol) and hams.

“We still need drinks and hams,” she urged.

“Big Country Meats in Coffs has donated 25 kilos of pork cooked and sliced for me to pick up on Christmas Eve.

“That saves me a huge amount of time and can feed 300 people,” said Doris.

“I have turkeys donated with stuffing and veggies.

“Providores have put an order through for us.

“R&R has donated a Woolworths voucher for us to use.

“Good Price Pharmacy has donated.”

All food prep is being relocated to The Community Centre which has been donated for this purpose.

“I put a post on Coffs Harbour Chefs Facebook page asking for help to cook on Christmas Eve and I have four chefs volunteering their time.”

Through contacts at Spare Chef Catering, Doris has been able to hire out a cool room on wheels which

can be used overnight.

“Kim from the Happy Frog has helped me with everything, supporting my fundraising through the Harbourside Markets,” Doris said.

“Entertainment is being provided by Tim Bennett, and Santa Claus will be paying a visit.

“Takeaway Christmas lunches are also being supplied and we need containers for these.

“New Horizons has approached us to do 50 meals for their clients who might have anxiety and are no good around groups so cannot attend the lunch gathering.”

People can donate gifts, non-perishables or money and all profits after The Community Christmas lunch expenses go back into the 3R’s (Rest, Refuel, Recover) Homeless Shelter project that Doris continues to advocate for with increasing success at finding a suitable location.

Doris’ work is supported by Lifehouse Church, OzHarvest, Lifeline Mid North Coast, Mission Australia and individuals.

Doris’s husband David has quickly come on the giving journey, the couple

having met and married last year within four months.

“I was definitely on board for the Community Christmas lunch again this year,” said David.

“I’ve never seen before how we can help people who are doing it tough.”

And the final word acknowledges Julie Ferguson, founder of

up

the idea for the Christmas get-together with Robyn Milne back in 2007.

Bookings to the Christmas Community Lunch are essential.

Call Doris Cowan on 0411 428761 or email dmcowan01@gmail.com.

A decade of doing good

By Andrea FERRARI

TEN years of good works with rarely a hoo-haa to celebrate their achievements, the seven women members of Quota Pacific Coast marked their tenth anniversary on Monday 28 November with a private lunch at Latitude 30 at The Jetty, with founder Jane Grover OAM.

Having moved from Coffs to Newcastle, Jane is still a ‘member at large’ and observer of the group’s good works and is keenly blowing their trumpet as they celebrate a decade of donating to charitable causes carried out quietly behind the scenes, with all monies raised used for local causes.

“These seven women are a force to be reckoned with,” Jane told News Of The Area.

“I’m really proud of them.”

For many of the ten years serving the Coffs community, Quota members have made up and donated 40 Christmas hampers to Uniting Burnside families in need each year.

They also provide the Jane Glover Scholarship, which goes towards helping two Year 6 primary school children at Tyalla Public School in Coffs as they transition to Year 7 at the adjacent Orara High School.

The group has also funded school sports uniforms for ten refugee children each year, provide financial

assistance to an annual camp for deaf children, along with numerous small charitable works.

To generate an income to cover the costs of the following year’s filled hampers, every Christmas the members set up a stall outside Kmart in Coffs Central laden with gift wrapping paper, ribbons and tape and set about wrapping all and any presents brought to their stall by the shoppers.

“Our Christmas wrapping service is really popular,” Quota member Di Egan told NOTA.

“We just enjoy it and have fun seeing all the people year after year.

“We charge a gold coin

donation, but some people are really generous and donate a little extra to go towards our funds.

“It’s a really great way for us to raise money.

Pop along and have your presents wrapped between Sunday 11 December and Saturday 24 December, from 10am until 4pm.

“We’re only a small group but gee-whizz those women are great,” said Di.

“We also do things without raising money like the Shearwater Lodge dinners for cancer patients, that’s just one of our community services.

“Wherever we can help in some way we will be there,” she said.

OzHarvest Coffs Harbour chapter, who came

with

q Kim Towner, owner of Happy Frog cafe in Coffs Harbour, a big supporter of Doris Cowan’s philanthropic works for the local community.

q Celebrating Quota Pacific Coast group’s tenth birthday with lunch at Latitude 30 were members Kerry Meagher, Ruth Allan, Marg Cummings, Deb Murtha, Pauline Cahill, Di Egan, Pauline Keays and founder, Jane Glover OAM.

Urunga Boardwalk set to get a makeover

THE iconic Urunga Boardwalk is soon to be upgraded following the announcement that Council has successfully secured $3.96M in funding from Round Two of the NSW

Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund.

The renewal of the boardwalk will also allow improved access for those with mobility issues and require a wheelchair or

other assistance and help bring to life Council's Inclusive Tourism Strategy and Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

The boardwalk will use sustainable, recycled

materials which also aligns to Council's sustainability practices as it continues to focus on becoming an Eco Certified destination.

Bellingen Mayor Cr Steve Allan expressed his

gratitude for the work done to date and application process to secure the funding that will inject life into this project.

“It is an important step towards making our region

Champion Ballroom Dance legend Fay Hurley passes

By Andrea FERRARI

THE ballroom dancing world was saddened to hear of the death of Fay Hurley on Monday 21 November 2022.

Fay was one of the true legendary ladies of the dancing world and a Woolgoolga resident with her husband Anthony.

A much-loved professional ballroom dancer, and partnered by Anthony, the pair have been amongst the most highly decorated dancers of our time, having won every conceivable major championship in the dancing world as both amateur and professional dancers through the 1960s and early ‘70s.

Together the British dancing partnership inspired so many people before their retirement from competition dancing in 1973.

Remaining passionate

about ballroom dancing, Fay continued coaching at their Danceworld Studio in England, but then decided to retire.

Following their retirement in 2001, Fay and Anthony relocated to Australia, originally settling in Bacchus Marsh, west of Melbourne, to be near their dearest friends; ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge Helen Richey and husband Robert who coached for 25 years alongside Fay at Danceworld.

Fay and Anthony moved from Victoria to Banora Point before finally settling in Woolgoolga to be near their family.

Their dancing career started in England with a dancing trial, overseen by famous professional coach Hugh Carter, which saw Fay leave Nottingham, moving to the house next door to Anthony’s parents in Surrey in the south of England.

They gave themselves five years and agreed if they hadn’t won anything major in that time period, they would stop entering ballroom competitions.

As they say, the rest is history.

Fay’s amateur career ended in 1962, having won the British UK International World 9-Dance Championship.

Anthony and Fay have been crowned both European and United Kingdom Champions over many years, winning four grand slam championships including the British Open to the World at the renowned Blackpool Dance Festival, as well as UK International, European and World Titles.

Their amateur dancing titles include: 1960 and 61 British Amateur Ballroom Champions; 1960 World Nine Dance Championship; 1961 UK Open Amateur

Christmas Nativities

bought and handed down, are on display at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coffs Harbour for the community to enjoy.

“O Come

Ballroom Champions. Professional Titles included: 1971, 72 and 73 UK Open Professional Ballroom Champions; 1971, 72 and 73 European Professional Ballroom Champions; 1969, 70, 71 and 72 British Open to the World Professional Ballroom Champions; and 1971 and 72 World Professional Ballroom

Him,” invited Linda Alfred, a member of the Church, using the welcoming words of the famous Christmas hymn.

Linda is one of the organisers of the Church’s annual Christmas Nativities Exhibit which opened on Thursday 8 December and is showing until 9pm on Sunday

Champions.

In 1973, following the European Championships held in Germany, Anthony and Fay decided to retire from Ballroom competition.

Anthony told News Of The Area, “Fay was also an accomplished hairdresser, opening two hairdressing salons in Britain, and in addition established a

11 December.

The unique exhibition, which started in 2009, features over 250 nativity scenes collected by members of the Church over many years, including many from overseas.

Holding the exhibition dear to her heart, Linda said, “Putting this display together is a true blessing.

“Being able to place out the recreations of the birth of Jesus Christ brings so much more into my Christmas celebration.”

Kathy Schmitt, who is also an organiser, added, “I am grateful each year to be part of the Nativities display.

“It gives me an opportunity to reflect on my Saviour Jesus Christ and all he has done for me.

“The display is a reminder of how blessed I really am and how important it is to reflect and give thanks.”

Members of the Church have been collecting nativities

even more accessible and welcoming, not just for visitors but also our local community who spend time down on the waterfront with friends and family.”

Dancing School.”

Two years after Anthony and Fay relocated to Australia, their daughter Cherrie also came out from England with granddaughter Natasha, who now live in the Coffs Harbour region.

Friends of Fay told News Of The Area, “Mrs Fay Hurley, RIP Fay, we will never forget you.”

since 1990.

New to the event this year will be a performance by the Coffs City Choir on Saturday 10 December from 6.30pm.

Mrs Claus Coffs Coast will be attending around the same time.

“There will be a kids’ room, with special activities and nativities just for them to play with,” said Linda.

President of the Church’s Coffs Branch, Bob Schmitt invited, “Please come along and view our nativity display, contemplate all that has been given to you because of Him, love your loved ones just a little more and spend time with us as we enjoy the true and honest meaning of Christmas.”

The Nativities Exhibit is open for viewing at 63 Perry St, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9 December from 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 10 December from 2pm – 9pm and Sunday 11 December from 3pm – 9pm.

Anthony Manny Fogarty Wood

q Fay and Anthony Hurley in their Championship Dancing heyday.

q Fay and Anthony Hurley happily at home in Coolangatta.

By Andrea FERRARI

NATIVITY scenes from all over the world, collected,

Let Us Adore

50 years of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery

By Andrea FERRARI

WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery/Group (WAG) jointly celebrated the official opening of its newly renovated premises and its 50th birthday with yummy cake, sparklers and a round of singing “Happy Birthday to Woolgoolga Art Group, Happy Birthday to you”.

WAG members, former members and friends joined in the party on Friday 2 December, which also marked the opening of the ‘It's a WAG! - A celebration of Life, Nature

NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Former Gallery Coordinator Jane Mann told News Of The Area, “Our Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh MP assisted

“The renovations involved closing in the front courtyard, providing a more secure and appealing front entrance and expanding the exhibition space within the gallery.

“As a result of the works the gallery has improved accessibility and our volunteers are able to better perform front desk duties welcoming visitors to the

gallery.”

Local building company Build by the Sea carried out the work which has been a partnership through three stages of works over eight years.

Sam Broomfield, Managing Director and builder at Build by the Sea told NOTA, “We base our work on all aspects of quality, we employ locally and set apprentices up here, it’s a second-generation company, owned by my father Eddie, before me.

“We’ve tried to create a segmented design so there’s different gallery areas within the space.”

Sam and his team have been able to deliver the works during difficult times of Covid, material and staff shortages.

“We thank the Build by the Sea team for a great job and their support to achieve our renovation dreams,” said Jane.

“The Build by the Sea team has many skills other than swinging a hammer and were able to judge our cake competition today… and we thank the team again.”

The winning cake was made by Renita King, former treasurer of WAG.

Judge Sam shared his comments on the winning cake, “The craftmanship, the effort, the love, the bees, there’s plenty of love in that cake.”

Noela Wood gave a brief

history of the gallery, which began in 1972 when a small group of artists formed the Woolgoolga and District Art Group, led by Marion Strong.

The group had a vision to promote and support art and crafts in the local community and resolved to build a gallery with studios for that purpose over time with the aid of many grants from Federal, State and local governments, plus fundraising events.

The first part of the gallery was opened in 1982 followed by the addition of the working pottery in 1986 and the opening of the Bicentennial Wing in 1988.

In 1994 the addition of the art studio was completed and finally, this year, the front courtyard has been transformed into a reception area.

Artist and general

entertainer Barb Newby recited a poem and led the gathering’s singing of Happy Birthday.

The exhibition winners were announced as first place, Jo Holdsworth, secnd prize to Margaret Drever and Highly Commended to Sue Trefz.

The judge was local art collector Ann Dorman.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh spoke at the celebration, having been a former schoolboy in Woolgoolga with the builder, Sam Broomfield, saying, “This gallery has been a constant feature in our whole lives, and seeing it renovated means that the community gets to enjoy this facility over and over.”

Mr Singh then declared the building open.

and Fun’ exhibition and the successful completion of the renovations from the funds provided by the

q The chic new-look Woolgoolga Art Gallery celebrating 50 years of creativity.

the Woolgoolga Art Group to acquire a grant to the value of $85,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund for the renovation project and upgrade.

q Guests gather at Woolgoolga Art Gallery to celebrate the unveiling of the renovations, WAG’s 50th birthday and the opening of ‘It’s a WAG’ exhibition.

q Build by the Sea's Client Liaison Katie Fowler and Managing Director Sam Broomfield, having purchased a painting by Olwyn Campy (right).

q Celebrating Woolgoolga Art Gallery’s 50th were David Fayle, Dick Matthews and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.

Time to play at Early Connections

By Andrea FERRARI

A

“hooray” sang out as the families attending Early Connections - Coffs Coast (EC-CC) saw the ribbon cut at the official opening of their new playground on Friday 2 December at Kane Crescent, Coffs Harbour.

Families from Corindi to Urunga and inland to Dorrigo whose children, aged from birth to seven years, attend the facility, came along to have a first play on the swings, slides and climbing structure.

The Outdoor Play, Education and Therapy Environment Project was cofunded by EC-CC and the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership 2019

program which provided $27,500 along with a donation from the former Lionesses Club of Coffs Harbour.

Construction delays were caused by bushfires, the pandemic and floods.

Stacey Bayliss, Business Development Manager, Early Connections-Coffs Coast told News Of The Area, ”The playground project is based on the belief that engaging with children in their natural play spaces is best practice.

“Our goal was to create a natural space for children and families to learn and practice their skills and strategies in a safe environment.”

Early Connections offers developmental supports and services to families who have a child with a disability or

additional needs.

Early Connections Manager Caryn Maher told NOTA about the inspiration for the project.

“Pre-2019 our team identified the old playground needed revamping.

“We looked at how we could make it more inclusive, and more typical to what the children would find in the community so that when they’re out in their local playground they are familiar with what they can do in that space.”

The playground uses a mix of natural materials and bright fun colours.

“We used to have a beautiful gum tree here, but it had started to deteriorate and sadly had to be removed.

“We wanted to create a nice space and recognise the

beauty of the tree.

“There are features within the playground that use wood from the tree,” said Caryn.

“Brett Martin, the builder, has done an incredible job.”

Cutting the ribbon at the opening party, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Aunty Jenny agreed the playground is a big improvement of the whole area.

“This will focus on the development of the outdoor areas, including construction of natural learning environments for education and therapy for children and families with key workers, teachers and therapists,” said Mr Singh.

“Early Connections has a family centred approach and creates a team around each child and family who

work together to develop and implement goals for the families.

“Their program, which supports 135 children and families from the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen local government areas, is changing lives for the better,” he said.

Aunty Jenny gave a Welcome to Country, and told NOTA she has ideas for the yarning circle.

“I’m always saying ‘I’ve got a vision’,” she said, chuckling.

“We’ve always got a vision, looking for the future to be a better place.

Look what happened here, this is meant for these

people,” said Aunty Jenny.

Caryn thanked all the staff who’ve been on the very long journey to get here, especially Stacey, who was sadly unwell and absent on the opening day, who has been so resilient with handling the ups and downs of the build.

The playground project and opening party was supported by the Lioness Club of Coffs Harbour, Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft Inc., Woolworths Toormina, The Book Warehouse Coffs Harbour and Rebel Sports - Community Kick Back Program.

For more information on Early Connections visit www. earlyconnections.org.au.

q The Early Connections - Coffs Coast Outdoor Play, Education and Therapy Environment Project comes to fruition with the official ribbon cutting.

q In Early Connections’ safe space, the children can familiarise themselves with what they will find in their local playground.

q Aunty Jenny with Early ConnectionsCoffs Coast Manager Caryn Maher, happy to see the day of the playground opening.

50 years each a JP

By Andrea FERRARI

according to Madeleine Wardman, one of three Coffs Harbour JPs being celebrated for each giving half a century to the volunteer role.

At a presentation of certificates on Wednesday 30 November in Coffs, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the three local JPs are among more than 300 JPs from across the state who have been recently recognised for their 50 years of service.

“Local residents, Madeleine Wardman, Robert Mill and Ronald Perry have been witnessing and certifying documents for members of the community

since 1971/2,” Mr Singh said.

“We are indebted to each of these outstanding citizens for their remarkable dedication to serving the community for more than five decades.”

The main role of a Justice of the Peace in the community is to witness a person making a statutory declaration or affidavit, and to certify copies of original documents for any number of legal purposes.

Madeleine Wardman told News Of The Area, “I have been called upon to witness and certify many documents particularly in assisting my husband in his legal practice.

“I also remember the friends, neighbours, family and others who sought my JP services.

“I was considering being a Marriage Celebrant when JPs were first able to become one, but my husband said, ‘we can’t have you doing the marrying and then I’m getting them a divorce’, so that was the end of that,” said Madeleine laughing.

Ron Perry became a JP in his first year of accountancy practice in 1972.

“I was recommended by my mentor, Percy Wyatt, when I took over his accounting practice.

“He said ‘it would be an idea if you became a JP’, as he was, to help in the practice.

“The work is all pretty serious, but one memorable incident was when a lady came in from overseas and she wanted to adopt some children locally.

URUNGAlights offers spectacular Christmas laser show

offer a broader appeal with various touch points within the community.”

Mel and Bruce reached out to all of their contacts for introductions to artists, and the response was overwhelming.

“We are very fortunate to have a wealth of talent in the local area.

“She said I’ve got a couple of documents I need to sign, and produced an inch-thick file.

“An hour and a half later…," Ron said.

“It’s been useful in my work over the years, I’ve helped a lot of people, it’s been a long story, and I will carry on practicing and being a JP for a couple more years,” he said.

Rob Mills told NOTA, “50 years a JP.

“It seems like (well almost) yesterday while working in the heart of Sydney’s CBD that I could not find a JP.

“I had to take the day off work to see one and have two documents certified.”

Rob thought to himself

‘how many others are in this predicament’ and decided to apply to become one.

“I was sworn in at the tender age of 24 at the Supreme Court in Sydney, before the day’s cases were scheduled to begin.

“It was scary in there, all these beaks and uniforms and some very dubious looking characters.”

That was the beginning of his role signing many thousands of ‘stat decs’ over the next few years, either at work, at home or ‘on the way before or after work’.

“When our family upped and moved to Coffs in 1989, the need was greater and soon it became known I was a JP.

“Here for our great

community, I have signed off thousands upon thousands of documents.

“The most I have signed in one session was 50-plus for a local near the school I taught at.”

A memorable occasion where the applicant dropped by the school in the hope of a JP being there as he had a pressing court matter the next day.

“The office staff knew I was a JP and sent another teacher to look after my class, so that I could help this needy person.”

Some 50-plus documents signed off later, Rob shook that person’s hand, said “good luck” and went back onto his next class for the day.

By Andrea FERRARI

URUNGAlights, a unique and spectacular Christmas laser light installation along Morgo Street, is a first for the Mid North Coast.

The light festival is running from 11 to 27 December 2022 between 7:30pm to 10:30pm every night.

The opening event on Sunday 11 December is at 6:30pm, until 8pm and will feature a family favourites Christmas carols singalong.

Heather Rose will be singing, with Kaya Boom and local students featuring in exclusive drum performances.

There will be a guest appearance by Santa, and the official switching on of the laser lights.

“The twelve high-tech laser light display includes Christmas themes and animation, turning the street into a kaleidoscope of colour,” said the organisers, local business owners Mel Taylor and Bruce Miller.

There will also be pop-up music and carols events in the park and a household and business lights competition.

The events are being funded by sponsorship from Urunga businesses.

Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan said, “It is great to see Urunga businesses supporting Urunga with this unique event.”

URUNGAlights is the brainchild of Mel and Bruce who wanted to create something new, high impact and innovative which had longevity opposed to a big one-off gig.

They envisaged an event that was not weather or volunteer dependent and was a move away from fireworks.

“It's been years since the local community has been able to enjoy events, we set about thinking how do we create a series of pop-up style events to engage everyone?” Mel told News Of The Area.

“The initial concept was decorations, which then morphed into a light installation and wanting to create a vibe throughout the town.

“What better way to do that than a series of small pop-up events which enabled us to engage a large range of artists from the local area and

“Locals and tourists can enjoy the display at their leisure as they stroll the stunning waterfront on warm summer nights, with popup musicians most nights playing a variety of genres between 7pm-8pm bringing the streets alive with music.”

Kaya Boom also plays at an event targeted specifically for the youth of the area.

The strictly under-18s dance party sees Kaya Boom's interactive drum session and DJ Fella on Saturday December 17 from 5.307.30pm, supported by the Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen and CDAT.

Parents are welcome to come for a boogie too.

“We would not have been able to create such a dynamic summer series without the support of local businesses, in particular the generosity of Club Urunga, in conjunction with Urunga Business and Community, Oceanview Hotel, Raleigh Wines, Mid Coast Tiles, Cardows, Urunga Pharmacy to name a few,” said Mel.

“And a big shout out to Steve's Lighting and Sound for his wonderful creation and installation work.”

Event times and more information are available on Facebook @urungalights or at www.urungalights.com.au.

q Ronald Perry, Robert Mill and Madeleine Wardman, receiving certificates acknowledging their 50 years of providing the voluntary JP service to the community from Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at his Coffs Harbour offices.

q Steve Mitchell and Bruce Miller from the Urunga Business and Community group testing the laser lights at Steve Mitchell’s warehouse. Photo: Steve's Lighting and Sound.

Marko Kiose launches Gospel album

inspirational, Christian and Afro Gospel sounds.

Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, fleeing the war there in 2007, Marko Kisose has lived in Coffs Harbour for eight years.

One of the album’s tracks, Wakati, translating to ‘Time’, came about after Marko was involved in a car accident this year, while working on his album.

widely spoken in DR Congo.

“When the accident happened, my life flashed before my eyes,” Marko said.

“In many cases no-one gets out alive after the accident I had, and in a way God was teaching me something.

“Now I see life with a different perspective, and I fully understand how valuable time is.

tongue Swahili is always special and it connects me to my home country DR Congo,” Marko told News Of The Area.

hold on and to remember that God is looking out for them and he's always there.”

The song Father's Love features Marko’s brother.

“Singing with him is always a pleasure and once again reconnecting through music.

By Andrea FERRARI

MUSICIAN Marko Kisose, a well-known resident around Coffs Harbour for his involvement in community projects, sport and the local Heartbeat Church where he is a worship leader, has just

released a fourteen-track, Inspirational/Christian Gospel album titled The Gospel (Good News).

Debuting on 12 November 2022 the album shares an uplifting and emotional mood, with a mixture of slow and up-tempo songs, set to

It took Marko a while to process how he survived the accident.

However, he acknowledged that God was with him and that seasons come and go but God remains the same. Knowing this he was inspired to write Wakati and what better way than in his native Swahili, a language

Connecting and empowering seniors

By Andrea FERRARI

MISSION Australia has been successful in receiving almost $30,000 from a share of more than $600,000 through the third round of the NSW Government’s Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors program.

“Seniors are an integral part of our society, and we want to make sure they don’t run the risk of falling into social isolation,” Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said.

Jesse Taylor, Mission Australia Community Development Manager, Mid North Coast, told News Of The Area, “Mission Australia’s Active Seniors Empowerment (ASE) Program is all about the people and partnerships.

“Ageing ain’t easy and ageing lonely increases risks.”

ASE works with older people across our region on engaging, fun, free community gardening projects and community activities.

“We have fun with seniors in their communities, often focusing on people living in community housing.”

ASE aims to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve quality of life and resilience, promote diversity and culture, place-based belonging and encourage lifelong learning.

“We do this with our partners like Bunnings, GeoLink, The Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Lands Council, The Royal Botanical Garden of Sydney’s Community Greening Program, etc.

“For example, with Community Greening we recently opened our thirteen community gardens as well as completed a six-month follow-up focus group session for our Master Gardener certificate course with TAFE and Community Greening.

“We encourage gardeners to learn together and facilitate workshops like what has been happening

every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm in Toormina at the Barcoo Community Garden at 22 Barcoo Court.”

Seniors from across the region attended weekly garden meetings at the Barcoo Community Garden and in their neighbourhood gardens.

Seniors join the ASE staff from across a supported network of community gardens to socialise, connect, learn, cook, and share a meal together, but they get so much more - a community of people who care.

Education sessions included permaculture, seed saving, falls prevention and healthy cooking with NSW Health - Health Promotion, Elder Abuse education with NSW Police and NGO service providers, basic IT education with Be Connected service providers, Covid safety with NSW Health and PHN, mental health (older person’s anxiety and depression) and wellbeing with Mission

“You could be here now and within the matter of seconds you could be gone.

“After receiving this revelation and understanding God's love and protection for me, this is what inspired me to write Wakati."

Other songs from the album, God Is Good and Father’s Love, are also sung in Swahili.

“Singing in my native

“Being able to share it with the world is a privilege and I hope when people listen to these songs they can feel the connection and a sense of peace in their heart, understanding that, home is within your heart, even if you leave physically, home will always remain in you.

“The song Hold On means a lot to me as I wrote it for someone whom I deeply care about.

“This person was going through a really tough time in their life and finding it really hard to hold on.

“I wrote this song with so much emotion and dedication to them reminding them to

“We've always been there for one another, and this is one of those songs that I will never forget or get tired of listening to.”

Singing in church, the whole congregation joins in with Marko.

“We all praise and worship the Lord together in unity.”

Coffs Harbour is the place for everyone, believes Marko.

“Friendly people and a welcoming multicultural environment, I couldn't ask for a better place to live here in Australia.”

Download the album for free at https://linktr.ee/ markokisose.

Australia’s Family and Carer Mental Health Program, recycling with Coffs Council, and so much more.

Building on the success and learnings of Mission Australia Housing’s (MAH) Active Seniors Empowerment (ASE) project supported in Round One 2021 of the Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Grant Program, MAH proposes to expand and enhance the diversity of active senior participants and therapeutic senior-requested empowerment services/

activities in a concerted effort to reduce isolation and loneliness.

“Targeting the identified priority seniors groups across low socio-economic neighbourhoods in the Coffs Harbour LGA, ASE will expand the delivery of evidenced, senior-tailored inclusive therapeutic project activities, whereby reducing social isolation and loneliness, improving quality of life and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles,” said Jesse.

ASE Seniors have

requested sustainable and equitable healthy ageing activities such as digital inclusion computer and internet skills education, intergenerational mentoring, active ageing seniors exercise groups, expanded therapeutic community garden education, volunteer opportunities and more.

“Structured and regular ASE sessions will be sustainably supported by our growing team of enthusiastic and empowered seniors volunteers,” he closed.

q Singing in his Swahili tongue in some of the songs, Marko Kiose connects with his former home in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh shares the great news with Mission Australia Housing team members Regional Asset Manager Nicole Blake, Community Development Manager Mid North Coast Jesse Taylor and Regional Housing Manager Naomi Donohoe.

Christmas is a magical time of year.

A time of sharing, of giving and time spent with loved ones.

However, Christmas isn’t an easy time of year for all families, particularly those experiencing financial hardship or difficulty.

The News Of The Area ‘Support-A-Family Christmas Appeal 2022 is your chance to brighten up the holidays for a local family in need.

We have worked with Lifeline North Coast, St Vincent de Paul Society, LifeHouse Care and the Salvation Army to identify families in need that NOTA readers can ‘Support’ this Christmas, by sourcing gifts, hampers or food to donate.

If you would like to ‘Support’ a family this Christmas, please call the number below and quote the number of the family you wish to assist.

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Woolgoolga High School celebrates ten years of SMILE

A DECADE of student peer support and wellbeing was celebrated at Woolgoolga High School on Thursday 24 November as the school marked ten years of its awardwinning SMILE Program.

The student-led SMILE (Support, Mentor, Inspire, Listen, Encourage) Program is a peer mentoring program founded by senior students at the school in 2011 and implemented in 2012.

Since then, SMILE has become an integral part of the school’s wellbeing program and hundreds of senior students have been trained in the last decade to become SMILE mentors who have supported and mentored hundreds of junior students.

Some of these students, including Jason Brommell (founder and SMILE student mentor) and Patrick Mullan (SMILE student mentor), have now returned to Woolgoola High School as staff members, further reinforcing the success of the program now as teachers at the school.

The momentous occasion was celebrated by some of the SMILE founding students including Olivia Monk, Jason Brommell and Jasmine Thorpe, former SMILE student mentors, current and past school staff, current and future student SMILE mentors and local organisations including Headspace Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga Lions Club, Coffs Harbour Quota Club and Mission Australia that have supported the program at a 10th Anniversary Luncheon at the school, which was catered for by the school’s Year 11 Hospitality students and staff.

Woolgoolga High School principal Guy Wright (currently on leave) who was part of the program’s establishment attended the celebration and reminisced on the past ten years of the program with students and staff.

school.

“SMILE is a grassroots program that has an impact, there is a daily presence of SMILE in our school,” Mr Cook said.

“It has been my privilege to have been part of SMILE since its inception.”

The wellbeing program has traditionally seen Year 11 students support and mentor Year 7 students and other junior students at the school, however next year will see Year 10 students taking on the mentoring challenge to free up the Year 11 students

to focus on their

Incoming student SMILE mentors participate in training days at the school to prepare them for this important new role.

SMILE mentors not only act as support for students who need it daily but also assist with school events and activities including the school’s annual Year 6 Orientation Day, Kindness Day and the SMILE Photo Booth.

The successful program has not only been embraced by the school and its students, with eighteen SMILE mentors in its founding year of 2011 expanding to up to 90 mentors in following years, but other schools have also initiated the program in their schools following its success at Woolgoolga High School.

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q Woolgoolga High School Welfare Head Teacher Ian Cook, SMILE founders Olivia Monk, Jason Brommell, Jasmine Thorpe and their year adviser Kerrie Hall with a special SMILE cake.

Woolgoolga High School Welfare Head Teacher Ian Cook, who has overseen the program at the school alongside Student Support Officer Daniel Sweed and his predecessor Alison Fenton, said the program was recognised and valued within and beyond the

senior studies.

q Woolgoolga High School principal Guy Wright (currently on leave) reminisces over the past ten years of the school’s SMILE wellbeing program.

Jamie’s job powered by batteries

By Andrea FERRARI

WITH a passion for all things motorised, 21-yearold Jamie, who has autism, has found his perfect employment fit at Battery World Coffs Harbour with support from CHESS Connect.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, working-age people with a disability are twice as likely to be unemployed as those without a disability.

Franchise Partner Paul Simpson said it was a nobrainer to welcome Urunga lad Jamie to the Battery World team.

“Jamie is a wonderful addition to our store and the whole team looks forward to the two days when he’s working,” said Paul.

“We absolutely love having him on our team.

“Jamie has so many skills to provide to the team and it’s been rewarding seeing the boost in his confidence.

“He’s a real larrikin, so to see his personality come out and watch him interact with the team is terrific.”

Jamie is an avid train enthusiast and metal detectorist, so working behind the scenes with batteries in the Coffs Harbour store aligns perfectly with his passions.

His job involves interacting with customers, taking customer service invoices, answering the phones, and mostly working behind the scenes helping the team sort through recycled batteries, distributing stock, and keeping the store in tiptop shape.

Working two days a week, Jamie is an expert in small and AAA batteries, but has been learning more

about all different kinds of batteries from homeware to truck batteries.

Keen to join the workforce, Jamie began looking for work experience opportunities in early 2020 before the global pandemic after he graduated Year 12, with the goal to gain independence, engage in social activities and contribute to the local community.

Jamie wasn’t worried about whether businesses would turn him away because of his disability.

“I just went for it,” Jamie said.

“I wanted to see what would happen and just give it a go,” said Jamie.

“Even with the pandemic, I kept persisting and learning from each interview.”

Jamie’s determination brought him success.

Alongside his job at Battery World, Jamie also works at Bellingen Golf Club and keeps busy volunteering

at the Frank Partridge Museum.

Jamie said understanding the detail and specifics of how batteries work helps him in his role.

Motivated by his passion for learning about the past, Jamie has been fascinated by the history and development of batteries as well.

The support provided by his employer, Battery World Franchise Partner

Paul Simpson, has been very encouraging.

“Paul is absolutely a great boss, and I really enjoy coming to work at Battery World,” said Jamie.

“Paul and the entire team support me in my role, and it’s a privilege to work with them.”

CHESS Connect is a notfor-profit assisting local employers to hire people with disabilities.

Water Safety - Getting the Message Across

By David WIGLEY

HOLIDAY season is just around the corner so it was perfect timing for the water safety education sessions held last Saturday at Coffs Jetty and the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club.

The education seminars were popular with locals and covered beach safety, rip currents and a specific emphasis on how to stay safe while rock fishing.

Nearly 200 rock fishing related deaths have been recorded in Australia since 2004.

71 percent of deaths are due to fishers being washed off rocks by waves and almost three-quarters of rock fishing victims were born overseas, 53 percent being from Asia.

The one-day free course attracted a broad crosssection of ages and cultures across the region and the practical demonstrations kept participants engaged throughout the day.

Anthony Turner from Surf Life Saving NSW shared key advice that may save your life.

“This is an initiative by

the NSW Government, Surf Life Saving, NSW and local councils coming together to plan water safety for the community, especially people who go rock fishing,” said Anthony.

“It’s been an incredible skills day, discussing the different types of life jackets, different types of surf awareness, waves movement and rock fishing.”

Anthony provided seven ways to reduce the risks of rock fishing.

Plan your day before you head out, check the weather the day you arrive, continuously checking the weather while you're out rock fishing, boating or at the beach.

Never fish alone, always fish with a friend.

Let your family know where you're going. A lot of people go to isolated areas.

Give an ETA when you're going to arrive back home.

Carry a mobile phone

Wear light clothing

Wear a life jacket and ensure it is the correct fitting and it's been serviced.

George Mannah from NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries Unit reminded rock fishers that life jackets aren’t optional, they are mandatory.

“The key messages are to go away understanding how to stay safe when you're fishing in all areas, not just rock fishing but other waterways,” he said.

“The important thing is knowledge, understanding what dangers there are when you go out before you go out to fish and understanding the weather patterns and wind.

“Understanding the fundamentals of rock fishing, for example, your life jacket.

“Tell someone where you're going before you go, go with experienced people, don't go on your own, assess the location for fifteen to twenty minutes.

“Understand that you've got to keep your eye out and never turn your back to the water.

“The government brought

in legislation a few years ago that it's mandatory to wear life jackets on ocean rock platforms.

“Some people are not aware of the regulation, but it is law and it's important for us as you can see today with NSW Department of Prime Industries the fisheries unit as well as surf Lifesaving marine rescue, the Police, Council and various organisations getting together to get the

messages across.”

Surf Life Saving NSW provided a practical demonstration how rip currents work by dropping green dye into the ocean.

The audience were aghast at how quickly the dye moved towards the rocks at the North Wall and then out to sea.

Anthony Turner said rescuing swimmers from rip currents are the most

common rescues and provided sage advice if you get stuck in a rip.

“Along our beaches in NSW and around Australia, rip currents are the majority of our rescues.

“If you do find yourself in a rip current, we recommend that you remain calm, float with the current, raise your arm and call for assistance.

“That's number one, if you're a confident swimmer we recommend that you swim parallel left or right to the rip current and then float into the shore with the surging waves.

“Generally when waves break, rip currents form on either side of the waves.

“The website (www. surflifesaving.com) gives you valuable safety measures for surf and fishing,” concluded Anthony.

Attendees finished the day with a big smile as they received the gift of a fitted life jacket.

q Working with batteries is a great fit for Jamie, an avid train enthusiast and metal detectorist who loves all things motorised.

q Jamie, who has autism, has found a job he loves at Battery World Coffs Harbour.

q Anthony Turner from Surf Lifesaving NSW with George Mannah from the NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries Unit in the background.

q The engaged audience learning about water safety last weekend at Coffs Jetty.

q Representatives from Surf Lifesaving NSW, NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries, City of Coffs Harbour and attendees of the water safety course last weekend at Coffs Harbour Surf Lifesaving Club.

Gate opens to new agritourism opportunities

Farmers can now diversify their income by including agritourism experiences through fast-tracked, or without, planning approvals.

“Whether its farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside stalls, fruit picking, or small wedding venues, farmers in NSW now have the opportunity to increase cash flow right on their doorstep,” said Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts

“Our primary producers have battled through floods, bushfires, drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to make it easier for them to not only recover, but also to thrive.

“This policy will support and expand the booming agriculture industry.

“Landowners wanting to diversify their

income will be able to start an agritourism business without lodging a development application, as long as conditions are met.”

Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the changes to the agritourism policy have been welcomed by industry and stakeholders.

“This policy cuts arduous red tape and makes it easier for farmers to diversify without the need to go through an expensive and time consuming development application process,” Mr Saunders said.

“The NSW Government recognises agritourism as a fantastic way of educating people about where their food and fibre comes from and also putting on display some of the wonderful things regional NSW has to offer.”

The NSW Government will work with councils to monitor the policy and how it’s operating, and make sure it’s balancing the needs of farmers and the community.

For more information visit www. planning.nsw.gov.au/agritourism

THE NSW Government’s final agritourism policy came into effect last Friday, making it simpler and easier for farmers to start and operate agritourism businesses across the state.

q Children enjoying a visit to Burrapine Livestock and Horse Rescue.

Harbour Puts on Bush 2 Beach Festival

CITY

with the Bush 2 Beach Festival in Corindi Beach on Sunday 11 December.

“The Corindi community is looking forward to welcoming everyone from the Coffs Coast LGA and beyond to celebrate the start of summer at this stunning beach-side location,” said Natalia Cowley, General Manager at City

of Coffs Harbour.

“The Bush 2 Beach Festival is a great opportunity to explore somewhere in the LGA that you haven’t recently visited. So bring your kids, bring your friends and head on up to Corindi to support this coastal gem of ours and celebrate summer in style!”

The festival line-up includes:

• Live bands including The Jacks and Surf Trash

• Drumming workshops

• Local food and markets stalls

• Gumbaynggirr culture

• Local history photos and stories

• Skate park youth zone featuring bands, skate clinics and loads of prizes up for grabs

There’s also plenty of activities for kids including an inflatable obstacle course, a Trash and Treasure Hunt, an Eco Quest adventure app activity, the chance to witness a turtle release and loads of hands-on creative

play and craft fun.

Local RFS, SES, Red Cross and other community organisations will also be running a ‘wall of gratitude’ mural where locals can share what they love about their community along with latest safety information on the big LED screen.

The build up to and the follow-on from the festival has been further supported by the City of Coffs Harbour with a series of activities for

q The free Bush 2 Beach Festival is on Sunday 11 December at Corindi Headland Reserve and Skate Park, Pacific Street, Corindi Beach from 10am-2pm.

the Corindi community.

These have included a local photo competition, a surfboard art installation by Corindi Public School students, a street art mural created by local young people and bike safety workshops in schools.

The free Bush 2 Beach Festival is on Sunday 11 December at Corindi Headland Reserve and Skate Park, Pacific Street, Corindi Beach from 10am-2pm.

Save the date for Coffs

Coast Carols 2022

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and from 6.30pm on Saturday 17 December it will also sound a lot like Christmas at Brelsford Park in the heart of the city.

Coffs Coast Carols brings the whole community together to celebrate Christmas in true Coffs style – laid back and family friendly.

This year’s line-up is brimming with talent as over 50 local artists, singers, dancers, and choir members take to the stage. Included on the bill are local high school students Imogen Daymond and Campbell Scott, who will join Kada Miller, Louise Richards, Sara Mckenna, Errol Gray, Rio Ito and the Mitch Young Band.

Fiddle player extraordinaire Pixie Jenkins from Tamworth will light up the stage along with the Julie Ross Dancers and the Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio Choir.

Organisers are particularly proud that these last two organisations have stepped up to be involved.

MC Moffee from MMM will host the event.

Santa will pay a visit and the show will finish with a bang thanks to the grand finale fireworks display!

It’s not just performers on stage; there will be entertainment and activities for the kids and delicious food and drink options to choose from.

So come down, bring your picnic blanket, dress up in your best Christmas outfit, ready to sing along to your favourite Christmas Carols.

We look forward to welcoming you, your

family and friends to celebrate and spread some Christmas cheer. Admission will be free!

Follow the ‘Coffs Coast Carols’ event on Facebook for further information in the lead up to the event.

Coffs Coast Carols is a City of Coffs Harbour

event and would not be possible without the generous support of community partners including Gold Partners C.ex Group and Good Price Pharmacy, Silver Partner Geoff King Motors and our ongoing partnership with JLE Entertainment.

q Coffs Coast Carols brings the whole community together to celebrate Christmas in true Coffs style – laid back and family friendly.

PROPERTYWEEK ADVERTISING

Address: 8 Koel Place Price: $739,000 Beds 3, Bath 1, Car 2

SET on a large 1,120sqm block in a quiet cul-de-sac, this home will please those looking to purchase in a family friendly neighbourhood with shopping centres, schools and public transport close by.

Featuring a functional layout, enter through to the very generous open plan living area that is light, bright and has ample accommodation for a large lounge suite, dining space, plus enough room for the kids to have their own designated area to play.

Adjacent is the beautifully renovated kitchen with modern black electrical appliances, white stone benchtops, white cupboards including a great pantry space, plus breakfast bar.

Finishing off the kitchen is the black glass splashback, and rectangle black sink with black flick mixer which add to the contemporary look of the kitchen.

The three bedrooms all have carpet, built in wardrobes, and are located to the left of the entry, along with the bathroom, separate toilet and laundry which has direct access to the rear yard.

Outdoor entertaining over summer will be a breeze in the private covered timber deck area which overlooks the rear slightly sloping fully fenced yard that provides plenty of space for a game of backyard cricket plus the kids play equipment.

For parking the property has a double shed (6m x 6m) plus level parking space at the front for a van, boat, trailer or additional vehicles.

The home would also be a suitable investment property with an estimated rental return of $580 per week.

Call for an inspection and you won't be disappointed.

Whilst every care has been taken in respect of the information contained herein no warranty is given as to the accuracy and prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries.

Agent: Kim McGinty and Chris Hines

Mobile: 0432 953 796 (Kim) and 0439 667 719 (Chris).

View online at unre.com.au/Koe8

Contact

gaye@newsofthearea.com.au

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A list is published towards the back of this newspaper. You can also find the outlets by going to www.newsofthearea.com.au

Home open Sat 10/12 11.00am -11.30am 39 Lady

Belmore Drv, Boambee East 104 Faviell Drv, Bonville 2 4 2

This spacious ex display home is being offered for the first time in 30 years. The much loved home has 4 bedrooms – master with spa ensuite and all with robes and ceiling fans. There are separate lounge, dining and family rooms with the kitchen designed for the chef. Ducted air conditioning adjusts the temperature with the huge enclosed Queensland room being the ideal place to relax. A double drive thru garage gives access to the rear yard with the low maintenance gardens adding further appeal! Arrange your inspection today!

Positioned on a parklike 1 hectare (2.5acres), this superb residence oozes class and functionality. Designed around the idyllic outlook, this classic residence features; 5 large bedrooms - 2 with ensuites, spacious lounge/living areas with easy care timber flooring and a kitchen designed with the chef in mind. The ducted air conditioning adjusts the temperature when required whilst the covered entertaining area overlooks your inviting inground pool.

The double garage houses the cars with there being a separate 10m x 5 m colourbond shed to house additional vehicles or for the home handyman to tinker in. The shed also has a granny flat that could double as guest accommodation or a teenagers retreat.

For Sale – $910,000 For Sale – $1,800,000 Beautiful Home – Sought after location! Bonville Retreat - Lifestyle is everything

The surrounding land could easily be fenced to run a few horses or cattle or to plant fruit trees or alike.

If you are downsizing, investing or just entering the market –then this 3 bedroom home should be inspected! All 3 bedrooms have robes, both living areas are air conditioned and the home features easy care vinyl flooring throughout. There is also a covered entertaining area, the garage has internal access whilst the garden shed houses the lawn mower and tools . Public transport runs past the front door with the shops and schools being close by. Arrange your inspection today!

Home open Sat 10/12 11.45am-12.15pm

For Sale – $655,000

Downsizing, Investing or Entering the market Fabulous Villa Home - Beach Nearby!! 158 Linden Ave, Boambee East 8/4 Lalaguli Drv, Toormina 1

1 2 1

This superb Sawtell family home should be should be at the top of your inspection list if you are looking for a quality family home at a great address!! Designed around entertaining, privacy and the outlook over Bonville Creek and Reserve, the home offers - 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and multiple living areas. The modern kitchen has all of the appliances a chef requires whilst the rear deck overlooks the sparkling in ground pool. The home is also air conditioned with the double garage having internal access and electric controller door units for easy access

Arrange your inspection today.

For Sale – $1,250,000 - $1,300,000

Price reduced to meet the market!! Paddington Style Townhouse 156 Lyons Rd, Sawtell 1/14 Lalaguli Drv, Toormina 2 5 2 1 1 2 1 4 5 6 1

A taste of Paddo in Toormina - complete with ornate metal work!

Conveniently positioned between Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre and Sawtell is this spacious 2 bedroom townhouse. Both bedrooms have robes - master with a balcony, the living area is open plan with the kitchen presenting in original order. There is also a single garage, your own yard and a small front balcony. Our excellent tenant pays $355 per week with the lease expiring in March 2023. This townhouse should appeal to the investor, active retirees downsizing or first home buyers. Arrange your inspection today.

For Sale – $535,000

For Sale – $475,000

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

132 Mole Creek Road

Lowanna

• 2HA/5 acres Bush Seclusion and comfort/Lifestyle.

• $460,000

• 1 BR Studio dwelling, 3 cars, 1 Bath/ laundry.

• Has building entitlement under LEP 2013.

• Zoned RU2 Rural Landscape, allowed B & B, dual occupancies and dwelling houses.

• See LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour website or realestate.com.au

For Sale $460,000

View By Appointment

Agent Peter Auld 0429 866 689 pauld.coffsharbour@ljhps.com.au

LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour 02 6652 2266

FOR SALE

321 Gaudrons Road

Sapphire Beach

Up in the heights of a quiet & protected area is a comfortable timber cottage with 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen dining & lounge, & an enclosed deck, downstairs laundry & tandem carport. Rainwater storage is in abundance, with additional storage for the packing shed, with mains power, septic, lights, ceiling fan, & sorting table.

• Approx 10 acres of DUCASSE banana plantation

For Sale $835,000

View By Appointment Agent Peter Auld 0429 866 689

pauld.coffsharbour@ljhps.com.au

LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour 02 6652 2266

1 Lorne Street

Lowanna

Comfortable 4 bedroom solid cement block construction with iron roof. Single carport

Open plan living with sunken lounge, separate dining and breakfast bar.

Freshly painted through and with new curtains. The property also features Air conditioning, ceiling fans and wood fire heater for those chilly winter nights.

• Rainwater storage for domestic needs in a high rainfall area and septic.

For Sale $397,500

View Saturday 10th Dec at 11.30am 12.30pm

Agent Peter Auld 0429 866 689 pauld.coffsharbour@ljhps.com.au

LJ Hooker Coffs Harbour 02 6652 2266

1458 Sherwood Creek Road

Upper Corindi

An isolated bush block of 83.06ha/ 205.15 acres, with several 1st order streams running from west, to east across the property. Live a secluded lifestyle Part of the western boundary, Hutleys Knob, on the South Eastern Boundary of Sherwood Nature Reserve.

• The property has a current PNFPVP which is converted to new ownership, upon application.

• A building entitlement STCA.

For Sale $895,000

View By Appointment

Agent Peter Auld 0429 866 689

HYPOTHETICAL

OPINION & LETTERS

By Manny WOOD

Contracts and questionable capacity

JOHN decides to sell his home and retains a real estate agent in early December.

The property is promptly listed for sale.

The agent meets with John several times at John’s house and finds John to be quite an easy-going man.

The agent does not receive an offer on John’s house until May.

John accepts the offer and drives to the agent’s office where he signs the Contract.

The agent notices that John is quite agitated.

The signed Contract is then forwarded to a solicitor who immediately attempts to contact John to obtain instructions regarding settlement.

A week passes and the solicitor still has not been able to contact John.

The agent decides to drive out to John’s house.

When the agent pulls into the driveway, John comes storming out of his house, hurling verbal abuse and threatening to ‘bash’ him if he ever returned.

The agent promptly leaves and informs the solicitor that he would not return to John’s house without a police guard.

Unable to obtain instructions from John, his solicitor manages to track down John’s brother and asks him to contact John.

He says “No way, John’s crazy”.

The sale is not able to settle and eventually the purchasers commence action in the Supreme Court seeking an order for specific performance.

John’s solicitor is unable to represent John in the Supreme Court proceedings because he cannot obtain instructions.

The solicitor instead writes a letter to the Court, stating that John appeared to be suffering from a mental illness and that he may not have had the capacity to enter-into the Contract.

However, because John did not appear in Court and was not represented at the hearing, the Court rules that, unless there is evidence to the contrary, all adults are presumed to have capacity to enter-into contracts and makes orders for settlement of the sale to proceed.

Thank you to Jamie Visco for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

I've recently had the flu and so my husband has been sleeping in the office.

The thing is, I've been sleeping better than I have in years.

There is no one pulling the covers off me.

I don't get cold. I can't hear his snoring.

How should I approach speaking to him about keeping this arrangement?

Miriam L.

Dear Miriam,

I KNOW of many couples who no longer share a bed and they seem to be thriving for reasons very similar to the ones you've outlined.

as well.

Tip closures not good enough

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS a resident of Woolgoolga I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service provided by Coffs Harbour City Council.

For the past two weekends the Woolgoolga rubbish tip for green, general and recycling has been closed.

This is proving extremely inconvenient and a waste of my time, when you load up your ute and drive to the facility, find it closed then have to return home to unload.

I am not the only one, you can see numerous vehicles traveling up there with their green waste and being inconvenienced

There was no notice of the closure.

We have had our bulky goods collection twice a year cancelled, now we can't even take rubbish to the tip.

This Council seems intent to continue to charge exorbitant rates and spend our money on useless facilities such as the Taj Mahal in Gordon Street rather than basic services.

How about getting your priorities right, councillors, pull your heads out of the sand and while you're at it, fix the bloody potholes instead of planting pansies in roundabouts.

Regards, N MERCER, Woolgoolga.

Call for intervention to save Grandpa’s Scrub

DEAR News Of The Area,

SO the NSW Active transport Minister Rob Stokes has intervened when a billiondollar freeway upgrade on Sydney’s north shore fails to address the “missing link” of a cycleway.

The Minister was forced to step in and bring the highway builders back to the negotiating table according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald on 29 November 2022.

Independent North Sydney Mayor Zoe

Baker said the way big infrastructure projects are run is to release 30 percent of the design before construction starts, leaving a later decision for the contractor.

With the Coffs Harbour bypass we have also found that the extent of privatisation of the design and build process has largely blocked effective community participation.

Hence we are having to fight like hell to protect Grandpa’s Scrub, a small patch of critically endangered lowland rainforest after the initial planning process failed to adequately recognise its significance and

Overpopulation Deniers

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHEN my late dad was born in 1927, the global population had reached a staggering two billion.

It had taken all of human history up until 1800 to reach one billion, and then only another 127 years to pile on another billion.

The strains were showing – there’d already been a World War, and humans had conquered the ‘four corners’ of the Earth –having even reached the South Pole.

Now, with the global overpopulation crisis at excruciating levels - with over eight billion humans – we’re still confronted with so many people ignoring the ‘elephant in the room’ (overpopulation – the driver of environmental

damage), and instead focusing on climate and ‘climate deniers'. I’ve little doubt that these people have investments linked to alternative (lower emissions) energy production – because there’s no way the climate issue can be decoupled from the overpopulation issue.

They’re inextricably linked.

Let’s stop the overpopulation denial.

Let’s call out governments and leaders who show no leadership on this crucial issue of unsustainability, and push their hellish policies of growth in their own pockets of the world – through mechanisms like net migration not set at zero (but an extraordinary +195,000 annually in Australia), and their farcical financial incentives for having babies

Some have gone a step further and moved into separate residences, rekindling the romance in their relationship by inviting each other over for meals.

Poor sleep can have an impact on many things including your attention span, your mood, your decision-making ability, and your overall health.

Perhaps your husband's quality of sleep has also improved.

If you are worried about losing your romantic attachment to each other, remind yourself that there is very little romance in wanting to throttle your partner because he snores like a freight train. Perhaps you could have sleepovers or sneak into each other's rooms to keep things exciting. You'll probably have a lot more energy if you are both sleeping soundly.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

ensure it was protected.

We are calling out to the “Active Environment and Heritage Minister” James Griffin to step in and bring the highway bypass builders back to the negotiating table, just as his fellow North Shore Minister has done for the billion-dollar freeway upgrade in their patch.

Perhaps local MP Gurmesh Singh, always keen for a good environmental story, could take the case for stepping in and bringing the Bypass builders back to the negotiating table to Environment and Heritage Minister Griffin.

Looks like a good chance of a win-win in the North Shore freeway upgrade, let’s work to achieve the same for the Coffs Bypass.

Regards

Ashley LOVE, Coffs Harbour.

(like subsidised childcare, parental leave, IVF subsidies, family tax breaks, etc.).

Climate? Sure, it’s an issue – but it comes under the umbrella of overpopulation.

Let’s not be like our lamentable Prime Minister, let’s not be overpopulation deniers.

The planet deserves better!

Regards, Richie TASSICKER, Toormina.

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Coffs Harbour’s Sugar IndustryA Secret Still (Part 5) Times gone by

By Karen FILEWOOD

AFTER a lengthy time operating at Up per Orara, the illegal still found a new home at Boambee.

One morning the new owner woke to discover two policemen at his door with a warrant to search his property for the still.

Being a cold morning, the visitors were invited in to warm up in front of

the fire and have a couple of stiff drinks of rum poured from a bottle with a well-known brand label.

They were given a warm breakfast, followed by another rum before they began their search.

One risk of operating a rum distillery is the fumes, which may be smelt several hundred yards away, but once a drink of rum is given to anyone on the hunt for it, the aroma disappears.

As the owner of the still was probably aware of this, his generosity in providing the officers with a drink or three gave him a

Our land is our land, our harbour is our harbour

DEAR News Of The Area,

I wish to congratulate last issue contributors.

I agree with R Tindale that the Council’s

“plan is truly visionary - what Coffs residents want at the Jetty foreshore.”

Perhaps we need a State Member more sympathetic to the recreational needs of

good tactical advantage.

Although the officers came within a few hundred yards of the plant, which was working at full pressure, they did not detect the smell and he avoided a conviction.

Another still owner was a man named Pat who resided at Bellingen.

As well as being a rum producer he was also a dentist, servicing the Coffs area.

Having trained with several other handymen by magistrate Dr Hayldon he was given a simple tool set for the extrac tion of difficult molars.

residents and visitors rather than developers for our beautiful harbour foreshore?

We do not want interference by the greedy Sydney and local interests.

Our land is our land.

Our Harbour is our Harbour.

Further, congratulations to Frank Scahill on your comments about “priceless harbourside real estate” – “community asset or commercial profit?”

The former is the truth – the land belongs

The value of a job well done

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE good news, under the watchful eye of the council's white ute brigade, funded by government, contractors have completed the construction of two concrete bridges on Darkwood Road - Diehappy and Richardsons.

A magnificent job by a great bunch of guys.

The long term saving for our shire is immense.

The millions that have flowed into council’s coffers in recent times via grants and subsidies, to me are almost

incomprehensible.

The other hot topic must be inflation and cost of living.

Could all these strikes for more money and improved conditions return us to the Whitlam era?

Surely higher wages must drive up inflation and interest rates.

I have always backed support for small family businesses and certainly all those low paid employees doing the heavy lifting and dirty work, who are the backbone of this country.

But not the millions already on generous incomes, in non-physical positions producing

nothing other than misery via bureaucratic crap for those having a go.

Our country is already paying a huge price for encouraging many to seek a degree as opposed to a trade or a productive career.

So serious is the skilled labour shortage that a Coffs car dealership who had fourteen mechanics before the pandemic has only seven today.

You now need to wait until February for a service.

This is now an example across the board.

The charges these days for most services are through the roof.

Finally an interesting one.

What could have been with Cultural and Civic Space funding

Dear News Of The Area,

WHAT great news that a $6 million state of the art RFS helicopter is to be based in Coffs Harbour.

This is a great asset to the town and will be most welcomed by both the community and visitors alike.

Sad to think that the money being poured into the ugly, green monstrosity known as

Ugly in the extreme

DEAR News Of The Area,

OVER the last months I have walked, cycled and driven around the visual and physical obstacle course created on Beach St.

No matter from what approach I find this shamble of bollards and vertical humps a constant irritating mental distraction.

It is ugly In the extreme and so detracts

from our natural local amenity.

As a tourist entry point this is tastelessly imposed onto our environment.

It looks like a group of five year olds have been given the task to create an obstacle eyesore.

And succeeded.

‘Knight’s Folly’, could probably fund at least 20 of these desperately needed machines.

May also pay for a couple of water tankers.

Ah well, at least the Council will be happy sitting in their state of art offices.

Sincerely, Keith SNEDING, Coffs Coast.

Lacking anaesthetics, the patient would be given a couple of cups of rum before laying on a kitchen table, held down by a pair of staunch neighbours and the offending tooth removed.

Unfortunately, Pat was caught and given the choice of a £20 fine or three months in jail.

Alarmed that they would be deprived of cheap rum, his supporters raised and gave the money to Pat, but after thinking he could not earn that much in three months, he kept the money and chose the jail term.

What his sponsors thought is a secret still!

to the people – not developers.

Wake up people!

I would like to say to Patrick Walters – the Mayor’s revised plan in principle is wonderful – the land belongs to the people – the community – no high rise development.

Let’s have recreation areas for everyone.

Blessings, Rev Dr. Graham WHELAN (Padre) OAM, Coffs Harbour Jetty.

How many of you could name, if any, more than a couple of our senior staff, or their positions in Bellingen Shire?

These are highly paid positions which were unheard of in the past.

Many are asking if they are necessary.

The interesting point is they are the ratepayers’ employees, our employees, yet we do not know who they are, let alone what we pay them.

Maybe it is better we don't know the cost, but it is a little unusual to be footing the bill for someone, not knowing his or her name, or their role, let alone their salary.

Regards, Darcey BROWNING, Bellingen Shire.

Behold the ugly green giant

DEAR News Of The Area,

traffic jam of cyclists.

I have found walking around and over the obstacles a mentally confusing hazard.

It’s an appalling idea made manifest.

I would like to see a simpler solution.

The widened shared paths are effective for such a short strip of road.

HOW it could ever be imagined this eyesore would meld into our landscape is way beyond comprehension.

Environmentally it is a gross contradiction to our claims of being an environmentally conscious city.

Such an ugly edifice, had it really been necessary, could have blended into Capital Hill should it have been a necessity which of course it is not.

Listen to First Nations people on The Voice to Parliament

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT seems like all out bloody war has broken out with the National party executive announcing their opposition to 'the Voice to Parliament'.

Divisions are occurring within the

From my perspective cycling around Woopie is a very low key affair - hardly a National party on a personal and State based level with WA being opposed to the premature opposition to 'the voice'.

Liberals also are divided with their leader Peter Dutton calling for more detail to the Referendum proposal.

Indigenous communities too are divided

Yours sincerely, A THOMAS, Woopie.

with Senator Jacinta Price leading the conservative right of the Liberal party into conflict with Linda Burnie the Minister of Indigenous Affairs.

Carolyn Heise, our Teal independent, was very much in favour of the voice to Parliament as was our local First Nations representatives as far as I am aware.

Pat Conaghan should now liaise with and listen to our local First Nations people

No mention at all is being made of the escalating expenditure as we the ratepayers are not worthy of consideration.

We will just have to absorb the increase in rates for decades to come.

Despite huge opposition this eyesore went ahead on a casting vote.

What an indictment on the citizens of our fair city.

Kindest regards, Ann DEANS, North Boambee Valley.

with truth telling to hear their voice.

Regards, Brian MAHONY, Coffs Harbour.

Surf Club Receives Help From Their Neighbours

By David WIGLEY

COFFS Harbour Surf Life Saving Club have been patrolling Park Beach since mid-September in their 100th year keeping the beaches safe.

Last week the Surf Club paid gratitude to one of their closest neighbours, the

Park Beach Bowling Club for assistance with funding much needed lifesaving equipment.

The generous sponsorship through the Park Beach Bowling Club ClubGRANTS Program enables the volunteer organisation to maintain lifesaving equipment and

provide up to date training for all volunteer members.

“It’s great to have a community who lend a hand and we are extremely grateful of our next-door neighbours, the Park Beach Bowling Club, for having come on board this season as Silver Sponsors,” Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving

Club President Terry Maher said.

“Patrons at Park Beach are able to enjoy the water while being watched over by our exceptional, volunteer patrol members.

“We are extremely grateful to the Park Beach Bowling Club who have contributed $5,250 in much needed and very much appreciated funding to the Club.”

Emerald Beach runner represents Australia

By Aiden BURGESS

KYLE McIntosh has just had a memorable month of running wearing the green and gold.

The Emerald Beach athlete represented Australia at both the Virtus Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane, and the Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego.

The events are for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment, with McIntosh competing in the T20 classification.

The 28-year-old came away from the Virtus Oceania Asia Games with two silver

medals in the 1500m and 5km events.

Just days after his medalwinning performances in Brisbane, McIntosh travelled to the USA to compete in the Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego.

He continued his stellar form against a top-class international field, finishing sixth in the Short Course event and ninth in the Long Course event.

He was also part of the Australian team which finished fourth in the Short Course Men’s Team event.

As well as representing Australia, the elite runner

Coffs Coast Physie member wins national title

By Aiden BURGESS

CHELSEA Pitt has delivered an award-winning performance of physical culture which has seen her win a national title.

The Coffs Coast Physie member won the Open Senior 19-20 years title at the BJP Physie Senior National Championships held at the Sydney Opera House.

It was her fourth national

title after starting out in the sport fifteen years ago as a five-year-old.

The 20-year-old explained what it took to win a national title.

“Years of hard work, and a rigorous training and strength program that I followed in the months leading up to the competition,” she said.

She described the feeling of winning a national title at

the Sydney Opera House.

“Performing in Grand has been a dream of mine, and I just cannot believe that it came true,” she said.

“The feeling of performing alongside some of the most beautiful physie girls and idols on the Opera House stage is indescribable.

“It was an absolute dream come true.”

Pitt had previously won

national titles at the ages of six, fifteen and sixteen.

The BJP Senior National Championships are the pinnacle of Australia’s longest running and premier Physie organization; BJP Physie.

The national finals have been held annually at the Sydney Opera House since 1974, and becoming a grand champion is one of the greatest achievements in Physie.

was given the honour of being the flag bearer at the opening ceremony in San Diego.

McIntosh said not only was it an honour to wear the green and gold, it also helped his performance.

“It means a lot to wear the green and gold as it’s special,” he said.

“Every time I wear the green and gold it makes me run faster, and it’s a big honour to run for your country.”

The international runner described the calming nature of his chosen sport.

“I just like running because it takes your mind

off things, and it helps me relax as you don’t have time to think about anything else,” he said.

“It’s good for the mind and it keeps me calm.”

After top results in recent international events, looked to continue to represent his country at the biggest meets.

“I have the 2023 World Cross Country Championships coming up in Ballarat in February,” he said.

“Then the Virtus Global Games in France in June, and then I hope to make the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.”

Former Coffs Harbour Suns junior wins national championship

By Aiden BURGESS

SHE has taken on the best juniors in the world.

Now Isla Juffermans has taken on and beaten Australia’s best high school basketball players.

The former Coffs Harbour Suns junior played a major role in her Canberra high school winning a national championship.

The 17-year-old was part of the Lake Ginninderra College team who won the Australian Schools Championships women’s division on the Gold Coast.

Juffermans played a big role in helping her side

become the best high school team in Australia.

The centre was a

dominant force in her school’s

Christian College.

The Australian junior

with 35 points and pulled down an amazing 29 rebounds as her school won the national championship.

She also produced a dominant performance in her team's 103-62 win against Victoria’s Rowville Secondary College, scoring 35 points on 15 of 19 shooting and grabbing 21 rebounds.

She was one of the standout players of the championships leading the tournament in scoring and rebounding averaging 27.3 points and 17.3 rebounds in her six games.

Her efforts saw her named in the all-star five players for the tournament.

The national title win caps off a fantastic year in which she represented her

country on the world stage.

Playing for the Australian Sapphires, she was one of the top players at the FIBA Under 17 Women's Basketball World Cup in Hungary.

She was also the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA Under 18 Women’s Asian Championship as part of the Australian Sapphires team who won the championship in India, and an integral part of the Sapphires team who won the FIBA Under 16 Women’s Asian Championship in Jordan.

The former St John Paul College Coffs Harbour student is currently studying in Canberra after moving to the nation’s capital to attend Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport, as part of a scholarship provided by Basketball Australia’s High Performance team.

q Tony Chambers, CHSLSC President Terry Maher, Habib Nooriani, Titan Barry, Larnie Mordue, Lucy Wilde, Abbey Lawler, Payton Lawler with Park Beach Bowling Club Chairperson Laurie Boekeman and Chief Executive Officer, Thane Duncan.

q Kyle McIntosh represents Australia.

q Chelsea Pitt celebrates her national title win in Sydney.

73-72 win in the grand final against Gold Coast’s Hillcrest

representative top scored

q Australian junior representative Isla Juffermans in action at the FIBA Under 17 Women's Basketball World Cup.

Northern Heat players take big step in latest training session

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s best juniors have continued to be put through their paces as part of the Northern Heat representative program.

The Heat players took a big step forward during the latest training session in Armidale, putting together the basics from earlier hit outs as the Heat style of play started to emerge.

The Heat players displayed the vital skills needed for winning football, as when they had the ball they were able to transition quickly up the field using handballs and overlap running to support one another, whilst in defence they were able to protect zones and communicate to ensure that all players were

accountable.

It was a strong session for the Heat players as they started to put together the principles of earlier hit outs and see the modern systems of play emerge.

Heat coaching Coordinator Matt Anderson was extremely happy with the way the players worked during another gruelling session.

"We started with a challenging running drill where they really had to push themselves hard to keep going, then progressed into the ball movement work,” he said.

“Even in a fatigued state the players grasped the concepts quickly and put them into practice, which is a great credit to their coachability.”

The other element to the Armidale session was an introduction to the strength and conditioning program that they will be expected to undertake whilst the program goes into recess over the Christmas school holiday period.

Northern Heat Coach Matt Pine spent close to a decade working with the Sydney Swans and is delivering a very similar strength and conditioning program to local players.

"It's really based on the AFL model so this is what AFL clubs will be doing in their pre-season and their off-season to set themselves up for next year," he said.

Community Football and Competition Manager Paul Taylor said the Heat players were putting in the

commitment needed to fully develop their talent.

“There’s no question about the players’ commitment – when you travel as much as we have to for the training sessions, and you’re doing it in the hot summer months out of season, the players and their families are showing incredible commitment to improve their games,” he said.

“I think we’re seeing an annual increase in the talent coming through, as our club competition grows year on year our talent pool deepens, and as our coaching programs at clubs and rep footy improves, that talent has the chance to be developed further, sooner.

“It’s very exciting to watch the code grow and

Forest Built are top guns of Coffs Basketball

By Aiden BURGESS

FOREST Built are the top guns of Coffs Harbour basketball after winning Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s A-grade grand final at Sportz Central.

A dominant fourth quarter saw Forest Built win the championship 52-36 against Knuckleheads, after Forest Built led by 4 points at three quarter time.

The grand final was a defensive grind to start with both teams locked at 10-10 at quarter time.

The first half was an evenly matched affair, with the biggest lead for any team 4 points.

Knuckleheads dominance on the boards and solid defence helped them to take a 24-21 lead into half-time.

The third quarter was a seesawing affair as the lead

changed hands constantly as both teams looked to land the knockout blow.

Two late threes to end the quarter saw Forest Built take a 37-33 lead into three quarter time.

A dominant fourth quarter would prove pivotal as Forest Built made their run, ramping up their defensive intensity and a full court press which gave Knuckleheads problems leading to transition points,

and ultimately the grand final victory.

Simon Vos was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final for Forest Built.

After finishing runners up in last season’s A-grade competition, Forest Built player Justin Mcmillan explained that the grand final win was the end of an era for his team who had played together for years.

“Most of us aren’t playing again, and it’s a great way for us to go out,” he said.

“If we had won last season

develop.”

The next training session is on Saturday, 4 February and will include another round of fitness testing, so the players know they will need to make the effort with their strength and conditioning programs.

This will be the first of two sessions before both squads head to the Gold Coast on Saturday, 18 March to play practice matches against the Broadbeach Cats.

The Northern Heat representative AFL program

comprises the best players from the North Coast and North West regions in Under 15 and Under 17 squads.

Players are selected into the program based on their performance at the Northern NSW Challenge.

This off-season program exists to extend the representative pathway for the players of the regions and provide them with a further avenue to build their game ahead of transitioning towards senior footy.

that would have been it.”

The grand final winner said their full court defensive pressure was a big key to victory.

“We were hoping that they’d run out of legs, just forcing turnovers with our full court pressure, that was the difference,” he said.

VALE Jim Cody - Rugby League Legend and Community Hero

By David WIGLEY

FORMER NRL legend, Coffs Harbour Comets coach and foundation member of North Coast’s Men of League, Jim Cody, sadly passed away at the age of 79 last week.

Cody‘s stellar career of 128 First Grade matches for the Western Suburbs in the 1960s and 70s included a debut at the age of eighteen and a First Grade Grand Final.

Jim capped off a magnificent career with captain and coach roles at Nambucca Heads, Griffith, Goulburn United, Coffs Harbour Jetty, Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Sawtell Panthers.

After retiring from the NRL, Jim settled in Coffs Harbour where his son's Matt and Adam won an under 18s premiership in 1991.

After his playing and

Coffs cricket matches washed out during latest round

By Aiden BURGESS

THE wet start to summer meant the cancellation of most games during the latest round of both the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association and North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier

League seasons last weekend.

The midweek T20 Cup fixtures were also declared as washed out, while the latest round of Premier League games was washed out.

Some matches were still played throughout the Coffs Coast region.

Bellingen beat Sawtell by 16 runs in their second-grade match at Bellingen.

Ross Bailey top scored for Bellingen with a knock of 67.

Two third grade matches were played with the Northern Districts Rebels winning by five wickets against Diggers Cricket Club in their one-day match at Reg Ryan Oval, and Sawtell beating Bellingen by 4

wickets at Toormina Oval.

Craig Wirth top scored for the Rebels retiring on 50 not out, while Rodney Sawaya finished on 45 not out off 32 balls for Sawtell.

TheNorth Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League season continues tomorrow with the latest round of one day matches to be played in Coffs Harbour and Harwood.

coaching career, Cody continued to serve the community and touched the lives of many through the Men of League where he was a foundation member at the North Coast division.

Men of League foundation member Peter Barrett reflected on the sad loss of a fallen hero.

“Jim was a great Western Suburbs Magpies legend and rated by Arthur Beetson as the toughest forward he

Diggers/Nana

played against,” he said.

“Jim was always available to visit hospitals, nursing and retirement homes for those not travelling well and lifting their spirits reliving old rugby league games.

“He was also a selector for North Coast Group 2 picking the winning super league team.

“He only retired five years ago from a successful plastering company with Bill Ross,” said Barrett.

the season.

Glen

All Stars play host to the Northern Districts Rebels at Fitzroy Oval, while Coffs Colts host Valleys Cricket at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

The All Stars and Rebels are both coming off losses, while the Colts and Valleys are coming off last start wins.

Sawtell travels to take on Harwood at Harwood Oval, with Harwood the early ladder leaders having won their first three matches of

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season is also scheduled to continue this weekend with matches in Coffs Harbour and Sawtell.

Nana Glen and the Northern Districts Rebels play off at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park, while Diggers Cricket Club and Urunga also meet at the venue.

Sawtell host Bellingen at Richardson Park in Round 9.

q Northern Heat players train in Armidale.

q Men’s A-grade winners Forest Built.

q Jim Cody was an ambassador on and off the pitch. Photo: supplied.

Coffs Coast Dolphins to play as the Sawtell Panthers

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Coast Dolphins had a successful first season in the inaugural North Coast Women’s Rugby League competition.

Now the Coffs Harbour side will be playing under the name of a local Group 2 club in next season’s competition.

The Dolphins will now play as the Sawtell Panthers, who are the first Group 2 club to have a women’s rugby

league team play under their name.

Brenden Pellegrino coached the Dolphins in their first season, and said aligning with the Panthers would help to give the team sustainability in the future.

“It’s always easier to be a part of a club, and it’s somewhere to call home,” he said.

“It will give us sustainability for the future, and it will help us being part

of a club with a rich history like the Panthers.

“It will add another dimension to game day having a women’s tackle team.”

The inaugural North Coast Women’s Rugby League season featured six teams including the Coffs Coast Dolphins, with the competition set to expand next season with Group 2 and Group 3 clubs expressing interest to enter teams.

Macleay Valley Mustangs were the inaugural winners of the women’s competition, with the Coffs Coast Dolphins

finishing

Coffs Harbour

By Aiden BURGESS

THEY played all season to prove they were the best.

And when crunch time came, they delivered.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s winter season champions have been crowned during two big nights of grand finals at Sportz Central.

Raccoons proved to

be the top women’s team this season, winning the Women's Draft League grand final with a 74-55 win against Hippos.

Keira Williams was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final in her team's victory.

Charlotte Cougle top scored for the Raccoons with 28 points, while Charlize Morrison also had 28 points

for the Hippos.

Hilliars Roses won the women’s social competition grand final, taking out the title with a 43-29 win against Block It Like It’s Hot.

Lisa Wainwright was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final in her team's win.

Bella O’Brien top scored for Hilliars Roses with 25 points.

Orange Juice won the men’s social competition with a 45-38 win against defending champions Saints.

Orange Juice capped off a great season as minor premiers with the grand final double.

Cooper Patricks was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final for Orange Juice.

It was a close grand final throughout, with just a onepoint lead at half-time and three-point lead at three

quarter time.

Association’s champions crowned

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s high school and primary school spring seasons ended with the top two teams from each competition being awarded for their efforts.

Friday night competitions. Under 16 Boys Division 1: 1st: BDC Barracudas White. 2nd: Bayside Bandits Ballers.

Under 16 Boys Division 2: 1st: Bayside Bandits Black. 2nd: BDC Barracudas

Blue. Under 16 Girls: 1st: Twisters. 2nd: BDC Barracudas White. Under 19 Boys: 1st: Cash Money Splash Money. 2nd place: BDC Barracudas. Saturday competitions. Under 12 Girls: 1st: Kardashians. 2nd: St Augustines Shooting Stars. Under 12 Boys: 1st: Bayside Bandits Black. 2nd: Scooby Doo. Under 14 Boys. 1st: BDC Barracudas White. 2nd: The Bucks.

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

Troy Prystasz d George Ruaporo 3/2, Ray Worley d Stephen Bjerking 3/2, Troy Prystasz d Robert Campbell 3/1, Ray Worley d George Ruaporo 3/1, Ray Worley d Robert Campbell 3/1, George Ruaporo d Stephen Bjerking 3/0, Robert Campbell d Stephen Bjerking 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Ray Worley 3/1, Robert Campbell d George Ruaporo 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Stephen Bjerking 3/1.

WINNER: Troy Prystasz from Ray Worley.

Rob Evans .3510.

Sporting Shooters Results

By Rodney MADELEY

SSAA Benchrest results from Dairyville range.

Event was HB Centrefire Club Champs.

100yds: Gary Hunt .2398.

Michael Thompson .2452.

Barry Warwick .3026.

Peter Fleming .3096.

Steve Morton .3384.

Safety Beach Golf

Ian Thompson .3570.

Mick Cooper .4012.

Bruce Hawkins .4222.

sg Michael Thompson .125.

200yds: Gary Hunt .3654.

Michael Thompson .3754.

Peter Fleming .3764.

Steve Morton .3831.

Barry Warwick .4340.

Mick Cooper .5176.

Rob Evans .5206.

Bruce Hawkins .7192.

sg Steve Morton .274.

3/0, King McKie d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Char Berglund d Terry Baker 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Sharee Templeton 3/0.

Division 3

Dale Allen d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Char Berglund d King McKie 3/1, Lulu Zhang d King McKie 3/2, Dale Allen d Char Berglund 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from Char Berglund.

Division 4

Darren Morgan d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Terry Baker d

Grand Agg: Gary Hunt .3026.

Michael Thompson .3103.

Peter Fleming .3428.

Steve Morton .3608.

Barry Warwick .3683.

Rob Evans .4358.

Mick Cooper .4594.

Bruce Hawkins .5707.

2-gun: Michael Thompson .2743.

Gary Hunt .2824.

Peter Fleming .3576.

Next week is HB Rimfire Score Champs.

Templeton 3/2, Darren Morgan d Terry Baker 3/2.

WINNER: Darren Morgan from Terry Baker.

Division 5

Keith Sadler d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Simon Grundel 3/0, Keith Sadler d Simon Grundel 3/0, Stella Prystasz d Boyd McGregor 3/0, Stella Prystasz d Simon Grundel 3/0, Keith Sadler d Boyd McGregor 3/0.

WINNER: Keith Sadler from Stella Prystasz.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

Vicki SILVER

Bonville Creek Kayak Club

By Ken BUCKLEY

the handicapper’s best efforts and overcame a strong field to record a comfortable win. It has become almost a Jenkin family for the tradition to claim this honour for the family name. Apart from Daniel, a multiple winner over the past fifteen years, the trophy has been won by his father, Phil (more than once). In addition, on other occasions Phil has co-opted his partner, Robyn to win the cup in a double kayak. John Ericsson

John Miles 15 c/b Ladies: Nijole McNally 19 Joan Levingston 18 c/b

Kirsty Arthur 18 c/b Margaret Webb 18 c/b

Elizabeth Habgood 18 Next week is our last game for 2022 - we will play a Las Vegas Ambrose.

It is also Picnic Day - make sure you talk to your team and decide on what to bring to eat with your OJ and bubbly.

q The Coffs Coast Dolphins.

as minor premiers. Any woman who is interested in playing for the Panthers can take part

in preseason training each Tuesday and Thursday from 5.45pm at Rex Hardaker Oval.

NORTHERN BEACHES

Woolgoolga Woolworths

Moonee Beach Newsagency

Moonee Beach Coles Supermarket

Emerald Beach General Store

Sapphire Beach Service Station

Woolgoolga Diggers Club

Woopi Bottle Shop

Liquor Legends Emerald Beach

Blue Bottles Brasserie

Mitre 10 Woolgoolga

Top Town Market

Sunken Chip Takeaway Sandy Beach

Village Growers Market Woolgoolga

Nicole Cardow Real Estate

Sunset Room Restaurant

Woolgoolga Library

Banana Bender (Behind United S/S)

Royals Garage, Corinidi Beach

COFFS HARBOUR

Coffs Central Shopping Centre

Plate to Ply Coffee Shop

Lucky 7 Supermarket, Northside Shopping Centre

Bray Street Newsagency Coffs

Coles Supermarket

Woolworths

Spar Supermarket Coffs Harbour

Spar Supermarket Jetty Village Shop 36 General Store

Midway Convenience Shop

Good Price Pharmacy

Discount Chemist CBD

BP South

BP Truck Stop South

Caltex Service Station

BP Service Station

Bailey Centre Service Station

Caltex Service Station

Park Beach Bowling Club

Coffs Hotel

Green House Bottle Shop

BYO Cellars

Big Country Meats

Bray Street Butchery

Coffs Harbour Produce

Clog Barn Coffs

Macleod's Furniture Court Homebase

The Village Pantry - Homebase

Observatory Apartments

Nolan’s Real Estate

The Happy Frog

Northside Bakery Book Warehouse

Community Village

Coffs Harbour Library and Cafe

Coffs City Council

Nu Era Kitchens

Big 4 Park Beach Holiday Park

Clarke Rubber

Morrisons Betta Electrical

Coffs Coast Hair Studio

Coffs Harbour Surf Club

Harbour Swim School

North Coast V Twins

ETC Employment

Masonic Lodge Retirement Centre

Baringa Hospital

Coffs Harbour Hospital

Pacific Marina Apartments

Your Commercial Property

Raine and Horne

Florent & Mundey Real Estate

PRD Real Estate

First National Real Estate

Cardow’s Real Estate IXUS NSW Real Estate

Park Beach Plaza

Woolworths

Ritchies IGA

Big W Terry White Chemmart

Target Silvio’s Italiano

Park Beach Plaza Food Court

Park Beach Plaza Customer Information

La Piazza

BOAMBEE/TOORMINA/SAWTELL

Sawtell Newsagency

Coles Supermarket

Ritchie’s Supermarket Boambee

Lucky 7 Convenience Store

Blooms the Chemist Sawtell

Boambee Liberty Service Station

Bonville Service Station

Toormina Hotel

Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club

The Country Brewers

Marian Grove Retirement Village

Toormina Centre Management

Boambee Garden Retirement

Raine & Horne Toormina

Unrealestate Agent Sawtell Real Estate

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Bellingen Newsagent

IGA Supermarket

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Foodworks Urunga

Lindsay’s Oysters

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SPORTS RESULTS

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY Vets Results 5 December 2022

Today 46 members played a 9 hole stableford Mystery Draw for partners after play.

The winners:

Park Beach Bowling Club

By Bruce WORBOYS

SOCIAL Mixed Triples Tuesday 29/11/2022

N Condon, C Jones d C Hansen, G Power 33 – 10

C Weatherall, V Valentine, D Valentine d G Skinner, J Thorn, L Boekeman 27 – 14

T Posselt, J Posselt, D Condon d C

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

NOVEMBER 30 - Howard St Rimfire Range.

The 60m Field Class match was conducted with 27 participants.

Master Grade: Ben R 97.12, Jake Buckley 92.4, Bruce Hartmann 81.5, A Grade:

Sawtell Golf Results

29/11 MEDLEY Stableford

A: John Veness 39c/b, James Murdoch39.

B: Kevin Walker 39c/b, Max Schaefer 39.

C: Jackie Chapman 37, Frank Hulbert 36.

Balls to 33c/b. NTP 7 A: James Murdoch,

B:Roger Bale, C: Garry Klaus (pro pin).

NTP 11 A:Joey Franck, B: Brian Holman, C: Les Michalik.

30/11 9 Hole Ambrose Chris Constable, Michele Grant, Paula

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Trish WELSH

PARK Beach Women’s Bowling Club

Social self select triples result 30.11.22.

J Boulton, P Quinlan, J Bishop &

C.ex Coffs Golf results

By Graeme ROBERTSON

COFFS C.ex Golf; Played on the Sunday 4 December at Sawtell Golf Club, Single Stableford; The Winner; Peter English 42 Pts; Runner/Up; Jeff Harris 37 Pts; Ball

Winners; Alan Baylis 36; Chad Nagle 35; Peter Hill 35; Mike Watkin 35; Doug Moy

Safety Beach Women's Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

WHAT an exciting day with warm weather and two competitions running.

Ten ladies qualified during the year to compete in the final of The Greens Shootout held over 9 holes of Safety Beach Golf Course on Tuesday 29 November.

If you don’t know how a shootout works, one player is eliminated after the completion of each hole until two ladies are left to fight it out on the last

Coffs Table Tennis Club

By Dale ALLEN

TABLE Tennis Results – Friday, 2 December, 2022

Division 1

Gerard Martin d Reece Baker 3/2, Will Fang d Bo Zhang 3/1, Reece Baker d Bo

Zhang 3/0, Will Fang d Gerard Martin 3/1, Gerard Martin d Bo Zhang 3/1, Will Fang d Reece Baker 3/1. WINNER: Will Fang from Gerard Martin.

Division 2

Troy Prystasz d George Ruaporo 3/2, Ray Worley d Stephen Bjerking 3/2, Troy Prystasz d Robert Campbell 3/1, Ray Worley d George Ruaporo 3/1,

Garry Silver & Sandy Dollin 36

Trevor Bissett & Marilyn Waterhouse 35 c/b

John Ericsson & Anne Ericsson 35

Nearest the Pins: 22nd Hole Jeff Howlett & Roz Bennett

26th Hole Jeff Howlett & Joan Levingston

McLeod, J Robinson, D Orchard 23 – 16

D Catling, J Bishop, R Host d R Aitken, S Heeree, R Oakley 25 – 14

T O’Halloran, D Hull, A Dorrington d P Rambow, J Long, J Long 17 – 14

P Booth, M Berube, J Dunn d W Moore, M Flint, P Lilley 29 – 17

R Alford, D Hoffman, P North d A Orr, K Dunn, R Lane 24 – 13

S McAviney, B Nicholson, D Wilson d M England, E Kidd, C England 21 – 18

P McLachlan, N McVicar, B Worboys

Jon Brown 91.6, Daniel Finlay 91.4, Craig Tredinnick 89.6, Phillip Payne 88.4, Stuart D 87.3, B Grade: Allan Matten 87.9, Member-677 85.3, Dustin Kohlhagen 83.3, Michelle D 64.0, Noel Furness 28.0.

C Grade: Jonathon Mackay 84.2, Matt Walsh 74.2, Jessica Hancock 71.2, Bradley K 70.1, Kevin Mackay 64.0, Sarah Jones 63.3, Robert Ramsey 63.2,

Sercombe & Joan Woods 28.625, Narelle Hall, Brenda Connors, Charmaine Edwards & Sharon Shipman 29.375. Balls to 29.625. NTP 7 A: Kate Thornborough (pro pin), B: Elaine Everitt

30/11 Shootout Champion Gaye Hardcastle

1/12 Play 9 Allan Robertson 18 3/12 Stroke A: Aaron Carroll 66, Luke Fry 67. B: Greg Hay 68, Allan Burns 69. C: Brian Horder 69, Jordan Davis 71.

J Slater 24 d H Hardwick, C McVicar, C Irvine & E Denner 11; T Welsh, C Sheridan & M Monck 38 d B White, S Stirling & J Woodford 14; I Robinson, K Dunn & P Garner 23 d A Orr, L McLean & M Watt 18; A McConachy, M England & B Bodel 26 d A-M Taylor, J Clarke & D

34; Warick Wallace 34; Troy Henderson 34; Cathy Robinson 33; Carmel Hill 33.

NTP’s; 2 nd Shot on the 4 th Doug Moy; 7 th Rick Paxton; 11 th Mark Heelis; 15 th Alan Baylis; Chip-Ins; Mike Watkin; Amrik Thandi. Next game on Sunday 18 th at Coffs

Harbour, Team Stableford last game for 2022.

hole, this time being the 18th.

The golf was very keen as usual but the ultimate winner was Jan Weiley and thoroughly deserved.

Very calculated was Jan’s golf.

Congratulations Jan.

Those who didn’t qualify played an 18 hole Two Person Ambrose and the winners were Leanne Clark and Kim Batty.

Runners-up were Joanne Elwood and Yolly Gallacher.

A very enjoyable day indeed.

Now we are ready to celebrate the completion of this competition year, a very successful year.

Thank you Jan Weiley for donating

Ray Worley d Robert Campbell 3/1, George Ruaporo d Stephen Bjerking 3/0, Robert Campbell d Stephen Bjerking 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Ray Worley 3/1, Robert Campbell d George Ruaporo 3/1, Troy Prystasz d Stephen Bjerking 3/1. WINNER: Troy Prystasz from

Ray Worley.

Group A (D3 and D4)

Dale Allen d Darren Morgan 3/0, King McKie d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Char Berglund d Terry Baker 3/2, Lulu Zhang d Sharee Templeton 3/0.

Division 3

Dale Allen d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Char Berglund d King McKie 3/1, Lulu Zhang d King

Ball Comp for individual scores:

Gents:

Jeff Howlett 18 Roger Martin 16 c/b

David Haynes 16

John Delaney 15 c/b

John Miles 15 c/b Ladies: Nijole McNally 19

drew S Jones, J Clarke, S Campbell 13 – 13

P Woodsell, E Crestani, L Morris d G Williams, R Beaumont, R Shephard 18 – 14

T Gordon, J Phillips d L Frail, B Kelly 16 – 15

Presentation Night 6.00pm Saturday 10 December 2022.

Tickets must be pre-purchased from reception at $30.00 per person includes a buffet dinner, a welcome drink and

Phil Hartmann 56.0, Michael Paul 41.0, Mitch Upton 32.0, Brodie Thorburn 32.0, Wendi H 25.0, Visitors: Dylan Johnson 75.2, Ricki Batchelor 48.2

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 22 participants. Daniel Finlay 199.17, Jake Buckley 198.12, Dustin Kohlhagen 198.10, Member-677 195.9, Jon Brown 193.6, Noel Furness 190.6, Allan Matten 190.6, Brodie Thorburn

Balls to 75c/b. Gross A: Joey Franck 71, B: Dave Rava 85c/b, C: Col O’Connor 94. NTP 7 A: Ken Higgins, B: Trent Mitchell (pro pin), C: Dean Burkitt. NTP 11 A: Ben Foy, B: Allan Burns, C: Scott Urquart. NTP 15: Terry Rapley

3/12 Quad Stroke Jenni Ball 462, Fleur Graham 463, Tara Brooks-Rava 466

4/12 Medley Fourball Phil Forrest & Wendy Mason 43c/b. Balls to 42.

Walsh 16; H Illingsworth, J Rodwell & D Hargraves 30 d M Phillips, P Poulton & B Johns 9; A Oak, J Kennedy & L Loadsman 17 d S Wilson, C Jones & V Valentine 15; V Maher, C Taylor & S Betts 16 d E Blanton, R Lincoln & T Rhodes 15; D Allen, D Futcher & S Hancock 24

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 5th December 2022

9 Hole Stableford Points 29 Starters

Ladies Brenda Connors 25, Pam O’Sullivan 23, Lyn Lightfoot 23, Fiona Scott 20

the raffle won by Jo Elwood.

Pro Terry will conduct our summer comp so continue to register to play as usual.

Terry is able to provide lessons, equipment and clothing and can help with any inquiries you may have.

Continue enjoying our wonderful Safety Beach course.

Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

MNCVGA RESULTS

McKie 3/2, Dale Allen d Char

Berglund 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from Char Berglund. Division 4 Darren Morgan d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Terry Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Sharee

Templeton 3/2, Darren Morgan d Terry Baker 3/2.

WINNER: Darren Morgan from

Joan Levingston 18 c/b

Kirsty Arthur 18 c/b

Margaret Webb 18 c/b

Elizabeth Habgood 18

Next week is our last game for 2022 - we will play a Las Vegas Ambrose.

It is also Picnic Day - make sure you talk to your team and decide on what to bring to eat with your OJ and bubbly.

entertainment. Tables of 8 can be organised with Rhonda.

Get your friends together for a fun night. Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.00am.

All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 5.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

188.7, Michael Paul 188.5, Bruce Hartmann 188.3, Sarah Jones 185.6, Matt Walsh 184.4, Ben R 183.5, Jessica Hancock 183.4, Mitch Upton 183.4, Jonathon Mackay 179.4, Wendi H 175.3, Phil Hartmann 165.1, Robert Ramsey 163.1, Matthew Mawby 132.0, Visitors: Ricki Batchelor 177.5, Dylan Johnson 175.1

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 29 November 2022

Main Draw Winners: Melanie Williams

R/U: Brian Ng Consolation Winners: Norm Monaghan

R/U: Keith Mellalieu

d C Keogh, A Sykes & C Treharne 12; L Clancy, L McLeod & J Brown 25 d S Davies, R Crestani & R Jupp 22. Ladies are reminded to get their names down on the noticeboard for the Christmas Party being held on 14th December.

Men

Ken Towerton 33, Cliff Hutchins 29, Ian Reynolds 27, Allan Martin 26 NTP’s

3rd Hole, Brenda Connors, Cliff Hutchins

7th Hole, Elaine Everett, Cliff Hutchins

This was our last competition for 2022, return on 6th February 2023

On Tuesday, 29th November, 21 golfers competed in a single stableford at Macksville Golf Club, which was in very good condition.

Winner: John Fortescue 42, 1 st runner-up Brian King 39 c/b.

NTP: Ross Challinor. Ball run to 32 pts.

On Tuesday, 29 th November, 49 golfers competed at Safety Beach Golf Club, which also was in very good condition.

Winner: Lee Sharma 39 c/b, 1 st runner-up Robert Alexander 39, 2 nd runner-up Chris Smith 37, 3 rd runner-up John Nichols 36. Ball run to 32 pts.

Terry Baker.

Division 5

Keith Sadler d Stella Prystasz 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Simon Grundel 3/0, Keith

Sadler d Simon Grundel 3/0, Stella Prystasz d Boyd McGregor 3/0, Stella Prystasz d

Simon Grundel 3/0, Keith Sadler d Boyd McGregor 3/0.

WINNER: Keith Sadler from Stella Prystasz.

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ADAMS Muriel Joyce

30th November 2022, peacefully at Bellinger River District Hospital, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly loved wife of Adrian. Adored mum & mother-in-law of Kim & Tim, Chris & Lana and Kerry & Terry. Much loved by her 12 brothers & sisters and their families. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 3.

Aged 91 Years

Muriel Will Be Sadly Missed & Will Be Forever In Our Hearts Resting In The Arms Of Jesus

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Muriel’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th December 2022, commencing at 11.30 am.

Muriel’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

A special thank you to Dr Nicola Holmes and the Palliative Care teams in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

Jim Cody

28th June 1943 - 28th November 2022

Jim passed away peacefully at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus with family by his side. Late of Coffs Harbour. Beloved husband of Terri for 56 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Joanne, Adam & Simone, and Matthew. Proud and devoted Pop of Ben, Jorja, Tayla and Aidan. Much loved brother of Warren, Mike and Dianne (dec).

Western Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club - Player No. 602 & Life Member No. 65. Jim is now reunited with his faithful Staffy, Gypsy.

Aged 79 Years

Family and friends of Jim are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held on Monday, 12th December 2022 at 2pm in the gardens of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Everyone is invited to wear casual clothes. Those who cannot attend are invited to view the livestream, the link is available on the Victor Rullis Funerals website.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

SECOMB

Richard Vaughan

1st December 2022, peacefully at Fresh Hope Nursing Home, Coffs Harbour. Beloved and caring father of Jesse and Benjamin. Loving grandad of Annabelle. Cherished brother of Murray, Brian and Stephanie. Richard will be sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.

Aged 67 Years

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Richard’s Life to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 9th December 2022, commencing at 10.00 am.

Public Notices

MONDAY: 5th December

MONDAY: 12th December

MONDAY: 19th December

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MONDAY: 2nd January

MONDAY: 9th January

MONDAY 16th January

MONDAY: 23rd January

MONDAY: 30th January

MONDAY: 6th February

MONDAY: 13th February MONDAY: 20th February

Marilyn Roby

KEITH LOGUE & SONS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999 Funeral Director’s Assoc. of NSW Accred No 12033-01

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A time of sharing, of giving and time spent with loved ones.

However, Christmas isn’t an easy time of year for all families, particularly those experiencing financial hardship or difficulty.

The News Of The Area ‘Support-A-Family Christmas Appeal 2022 is your chance to brighten up the holidays for a local family in need.

We have worked with Lifeline North Coast, St Vincent de Paul Society, LifeHouse Care and the Salvation Army to identify families in need that NOTA readers can ‘Support’ this Christmas, by sourcing gifts, hampers or food to donate.

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The incoming host of The Project, Sarah Harris (above left), along with Santa’s team of elves at the Australian Women’s Weekly are here with some famous friends and a selection of handy tips for getting through the silly season unscathed. While Jessica Rowe gets creative with crafty Christmas decorations and eyecatching wrapping ideas, chefs Lyndey Milan and Warren Mendes share their most delicious recipes for your festive functions.

Delta Goodrem has reason to celebrate this Christmas – next year will mark the 20th anniversary of her record-breaking debut album Eyes; she’s loved up with her long-time boyfriend Matthew Copley; and she’s set to perform at a special event in the Maldives in May. But before she turns her focus to 2023, the Born to Try singer gets into the festive spirit with this cheerful special. Among the stars joining Goodrem to sing some Christmas classics are Hanson, Thelma Plum, The Lumineers, Conrad Sewell, Sam Fischer and Gwen Stefani.

Goodrem also pays a heartfelt tribute to her mentor and friend, the late, great Olivia NewtonJohn.

TEN, 8.30pm

Prepare to be emotionally pummelled by this gripping threepart British drama. Airing over three consecutive nights, you might find the gut-wrenching scenario interrupting any idyllic dreams of a carefree holiday. Starring Keeley Hawes (The Bodyguard), who also co-produced, it’s not based on a true story, but has the ingredients of being ripped from multiple headlines.

In tonight’s premiere, ex-cop Jo’s (Hawes) sun, pool and cocktail-filled family and friends holiday is devastated when gunmen attack the luxurious Spanish hotel they are staying at. Suddenly, the mother-ofthree transforms into a rifle-toting heroine in a transfixing, gripping turn.

R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022.

6.30 SBS World News.

Engineering Reborn. (PG)

Inside Central Station: Woman Faints Into Train. (PGa, R)

Autun: Rome’s Forgotten Sister. 10.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R)

Hold Up.

FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 1.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner. 4.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. Netherlands v Argentina.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Australia’s Deadliest. (R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005, Mls, R) A selfstyled New York “date doctor” forgets all his tricks after he falls for a sassy journalist. Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James. 1.00 Home Shopping.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

Morning News.

MOVIE: Long Story

(2021, Ml)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Keeping It Real. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) Santa Claus’s cranky older brother comes to stay with him at the North Pole. Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. 10.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, Ms, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. Hosted by Sarah Harris.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton chats with George Takai, Jamie Oliver and Claudia Winkleman. 10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) 11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGls) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 1.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets an inspiring young reveg expert. Josh Byrne propagates woody herbs. 8.30 Vera. (Mdv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the case of a teenage boy found dead in a boatyard. 10.00 Troppo. (Malv, R) The investiga tion heads down a dark path. 11.00 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin and Louisa head to London.

8.20 Shetland. (Malv) As Creggan seeks revenge, Perez tries to piece together the events of the previous night.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

A real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll’s house collection.

10.50 MOVIE: Judy. (2019, Ml, R) Renée Zellweger.

12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Soccer. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53

Winner v Match 54 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. Netherlands v Argentina. Replay. 2.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53

Winner v Match 54 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022

Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PGal, R)

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R)

9.25 Thatcher & Reagan. (PGav, R)

10.25 Letters And Numbers. (M, R) 11.25 How

Football Saved My Life: Abraham. (R) 11.30

FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 1.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner. 4.30

FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. England v France.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Border

Security: Int. (PG, R) 1.00 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+ls, R) A man hires a private detective to search for the girl he was infatuated with during his high-school years. Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller. 1.00 Home Shopping.

Morning Programs. 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Our State On A

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem.

9.00 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman.

11.45 MOVIE: The Love Guru. (2008, Mdls, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGd, R)

6.30 Hungry. Presented by George Calombaris and Sarah Todd. 7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. 7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Frank and Mayor Chase butt heads.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) Catherine’s frustration intensifies when a lead suspect in Grace’s disappearance is found murdered.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (R) 1.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.00 Wil Anderson: Wilogical. (Mls, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 The Pacific. (Final, PG, R) 4.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 The ABC Of: Garry McDonald. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A young woman is murdered.

8.30 MOVIE: The Post. (2017, Ml)

The publisher of TheWashington Post and its driven editor race to expose a government cover-up. Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks.

10.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R)

11.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Ml, R)

12.20 The Heights. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

5.00 Think Tank. (R)

5.35 Vs Arashi. 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily Coverage. 7.30 Impossible Engineering.

(Return)

The Movie Show. 6.35 Creation. (2009) 8.30 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 10.00 White Squall. (1996, M) 12.20pm Freshman Year. (2020) 2.15 Dean Spanley. (2008) 4.10 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 6.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.30 Train To Busan Presents: The Peninsula.

10.40 End Of The Century. (2019, Catalan) 12.15am Sibyl. (2019, MA15+,

French) 2.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Motor Racing. AMRS. H’lights. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Ultimate Rides. 8.30 Counting Cars. 9.30 Full Custom Garage. 10.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55

Winner v Match 56 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. England v France. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55

Winner v Match 56 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba.

9.10 Franklin.

10.50 The Real Peaky Blinders. (PGav, R) 11.50 I Am JFK Jr. (Ml, R) 1.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 MOVIE: Red Sparrow. (2018, MA15+alsv, R) A ballerina becomes a spy. Jennifer Lawrence. 1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 My Fishing Place. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: X2: X-Men United. (2003, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

9.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) An unknown shooter causes chaos.

10.30 My Life Is Murder. (Mas, R) 11.30 FBI. (PGv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat 6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 The Media Show. 7.30 The US Report. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 7.00 Erin. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. SKY NEWS (53) SKY NEWS (53) 6am WorldWatch. 7.40 DW Global 3000. 8.10 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. 12.55 Wellington Paranormal. 1.25 American Song Contest. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind

6am Morning Programs. 7.30

TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Gideon’s Way. 11.10 Explore. 11.15 MOVIE: Twice Round The Daffodils. (1962, PG) 1.10pm MOVIE: Please Turn Over. (1959, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 5.15 MOVIE: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Spy

Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

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1.20 Cross Court. (R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.10 The First 48: A Man’s Game. (Mal) 11.10 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. (MA15+av) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Skippy. 11.00 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 1pm MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 6.00

6am Shopping. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Scorpion. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 7. Sydney FC v Melbourne City. 10.15 MacGyver. 11.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Extreme Africa. 1.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: The Sunset Concert. 3.00 Going Places. 4.00 The Case Of The Three Sided Dream. 5.30 Power To The People. 6.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.50 News. 7.00 On Country Kitchen. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 MOVIE: Arizona Dream. (1992, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Planet Shapers. (R) 12.30 Well Traveller. (PGa, R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 5.00 News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00

Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Living Room. (PGan, R) 1.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 3.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 3.30 Well Traveller. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Olly Murs performs.

8.30 Tulsa King. (Premiere, Mdlv) After being blindsided by the news that his mob family has nothing left for him in New York, a man is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.

10.30 FBI. (Mv, R) Five prominent men are killed playing poker.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. Noon Truck Hunters. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 7. Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Filthy House SOS. (Premiere) 3.00 Full Bloom. (Return) 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 MOVIE: Megamind. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) 9.05 MOVIE: The Fate Of The Furious. (2017, M) 11.45 Duncanville. 12.15am Filthy House SOS. 1.15 Full Bloom. 2.15 I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 2.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 1.25 Away From Country. 2.25 The South Sydney Story. 2.55 Feeding The Scrum. 3.20 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. 4.35 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. 5.50 Spirit Talker. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild West. 7.30 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 8.40 Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 10.00 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 11.35 Late Programs.

9.00 Peer To Peer.

Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 11.00 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 12.10 WorldWatch.

7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. (R) 8.35 Media Watch. (Final, PG)

Harley & Katya. (Ml) 10.20 Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Still We Rise. (R) 12.20 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (Final, PG, R) 1.10 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) 2.05 Total Control. (Mln, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? A Venetian View. (R) Part 4 of 4. 10.30 Summer Love. (Mdls, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 Harley & Katya. (Ml, R) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 1.50 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2pm Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

Saving Lives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.30 Little Heroes. 10.30 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 11.40 The City Of Art. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022.

7.30 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. Music concert from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT, featuring some of Australia’s best Indigenous artists. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Reunions. (PGal, R) A man inherits a hotel on Reunion. 11.55 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Malcolm Turnbull. (PGa, R) Malcolm Turnbull explores his roots. 8.30 Navalny. An investigation into the 2020 assassination attempt against Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Cheyenne & Lola. (Premiere, Mlsv) 11.55 Unit One. (Malsv, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session.

10.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, Mv, R) In the near future, Earth is attacked by monstrous creatures which appear mysteriously from the ocean. Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi.

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Extra 2022. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Spiralling. 11.20 I Am Richard Pryor. 1am Late Programs.

6am

C’ship.

Test. Australia

afternoon session.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Snackmasters. (PG) 8.45 Inside The Superbrands. 9.45 Australian Crime Stories. (Ma, R)

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.05 Almost Family. (Mas)

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) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v) After trying to help a young girl in peril at a rest stop, Hana is kidnapped on the way to her sister’s house in Connecticut. Remy and the team desperately pull out all the stops to find her.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semifinal. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner.

6am

Indies.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Star-Crossed Christmas. (2017, G, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 11.00 The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a look into the world of cricket.

11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma, R) A family friend asks Herrmann for some advice on opening a bar. Kidd struggles to keep her team together.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Bionic Woman. 2.30 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: 21 Jump Street. (2012, MA15+) 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 1. Finals. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 Skin A&E. (Mm) Dr Adil Sheraz operates on a 28-year-old. 12.00 Bluff City Law. (Ma, R) Emerson plans a Thanksgiving surprise. 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

MOVIE: Piccadilly Incident. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only. (1981, M) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Spy In The Wild.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A head-on collision leaves a driver trapped. 8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+v) Part 1 of 3. A woman’s world shatters when gunmen attack the Spanish hotel where she is holidaying.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates a ring of teenage partygoers who are believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins. 10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) 11.55 Young Sheldon. 12.20am Satisfaction. 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 11.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 1.15 Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00

10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 12.05 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Soccer. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. Netherlands v Argentina. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Toys That Built The World. (PG)

8.25 The Airport: Back In The Skies.

9.20 Tokyo Vice.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Dignity. (Ma)

11.55 The Night Manager. (Masv, R)

12.45 Romulus. (MA15+v, R)

1.45 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, Masv, R) 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Coincidence. (2018, G, R)

2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers. From Adelaide Oval, South Australia.

11.00 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Teams of two embark continue their race around the world in order to win the $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

12.00 MOVIE: Alien Abduction. (1998, Mlv, R) An average American family is stalked by aliens in the middle of a Thanksgiving dinner. Benz Antoine, Kristian Ayre, Emmanuelle Chriqui.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World C’ships (25m). Day 2. Heats. 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGl, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 2. Finals.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 Family Law. (Ma) 12.00 The Thing About Pam. (Mdv, R) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R)

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) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Christmas might have come early for a pug.

8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+v) Part 2 of 3. Jo summons her courage to rescue as many staff and guests as possible.

9.30 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull and Benny defend an estranged couple who are charged with money laundering and fraud.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.35 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.05 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 QI. (Mal, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (Final, Ms, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R)

8.30 Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough. (R)

10.15 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 12.25 The Cult Of The Family. (Final, Ma, R)

1.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.40 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Soccer. Continued. 8.30 Soccer. 2022

FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter Final. England v France. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner. Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways At Christmas.

9.25 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 L’Opera. (Mls)

11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+s, R)

3.15 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 2021. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

11.00

9.30 Shortland

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(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 8.45 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. 9.50 MOVIE: The Go-Go’s. (2020, M) 11.30 Harley & Katya. 12.55am Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. 1.55 Starstruck. 2.45 Back. 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Odd Squad. 7.10 Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Starstruck. 9.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Back. 11.40 Superwog. Midnight This Time With Alan Partridge. 12.35 Archer. 1.15 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) ABC TV PLUS (22)

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St. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Betraying The Badge. 11.05 The UnXplained. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 3. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades. From Cazalys Stadium, Queensland. 11.00 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PG) A look at three weddings that are bursting with crazy costumes, curry feasts and a surprise destination.

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6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: Octopussy. (1983, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

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2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World C’ships (25m). Day 3. Heats. 1.00 Dream Listings Byron Bay. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. 11.15 Tommy. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: The Inbetweeners 2. (2014, MA15+) 11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Satisfaction. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

12.00 Fantasy Island. (PGals, R) A bookworm who wants to say yes to life goes back in time to meet her favourite author.

1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 3. Finals. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 Emergency Call. (Ma) 12.00 Pure Genius. (Mm) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R)

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) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 MOVIE: A View To A Kill. (1985, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

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6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. Jamie shows how to make meals in just one pan, pot or dish.

8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+av) Part 3 of 3. The residents try to solve the mystery as to why the hotel was chosen.

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Court Stars

By Aiden BURGESS

Baker loves his annual trips to play in Coffs Harbour.

The Brisbane tennis player has played in nearly all the sixteen LJ Hooker Northern NSW Wheelchair Tennis Tournaments which have been held, an annual event hosted by the Westside Tennis Club

The Queenslander has been playing wheelchair tennis since suffering an accident in 1997, and said the Coffs Harbour event was a highlight of his calendar playing throughout Australia.

“I came to the inaugural event and I’ve always supported it,” he said.

“I like the Coffs event as it is a genuine community event.

“I look forward to it every year, as it’s not just about

the tournament but the camaraderie.

“We all go to the pub together and it's not as serious as other events, it's all about the participation.”

Taking part in the first Coffs Harbour wheelchair tennis tournament was a springboard for him to play throughout Australia.

“When I first started playing in 1997 there were only two wheelchair players in Queensland,” he said.

“I had to travel to play other players, and when I came here, I saw there were other players and a community to play against.

“Coffs Harbour was the first time I’d played outside of Queensland, and it was a springboard for me to go on the Australian tour and then play overseas.”

He said traveling to play events gave him a new lease

on life.

“Traveling across Australia to play was the most wonderful thing in my life, and helped to shape my life,” he said.

“It taught me to not say ‘woe is me’.”

The veteran player said

that how you manoeuvred your chair was just as important as how well you hit the ball.

“The big difference between able bodied and wheelchair tennis is that you have to develop your chair skills,” he said.

“You have to manoeuvre your chair just as much as you needing to make your strokes

“You can be the best player in the world, but you have to be the best in the chair.”

Toowoomba’s Lachlan

Steinohrt defeated Ballina’s Jamie Tanner 6-2 to win the singles tournament.

Stewart Sherman from the Hunter and Jamie Tanner defeated Ben Baker and Lachlan Steinohrt 6-4 to win the doubles.

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q Players taking part in the LJ Hooker Northern NSW Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at Westside Tennis Club are Jamie Tanner, Lachlan Steinohrt, Stewart Sherman, Ben Baker, Robbie Veneziano.