Coffs Coast News Of The Area 03 JULY 2026

By Andrew VIVIAN

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Coffs Harbour celebrates a packed NAIDOC Week

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Forum and performances by the Kulai Kids and Jalay Jalay dancers.

A highlight is the 2026 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards (recognising Aunty Grace Roberts who worked tirelessly for her community), with 36 nominees.

each nominee has shown.

“Their back-stories are diverse, and every one of these narratives has caught the eye of the assessment panel."

Winners in each of the seven categories will be announced at the awards presentation in the River Oak Room at Yarrila Place on Monday, 6 July between 12pm and 1.30pm.

The Jetty Memorial Theatre will host a special performance of Arterial by Na Djinang Circus on Saturday 11 July at 7:30pm Arterial is described as a powerful contemporary circus performance that explores the deep connections between people, Country and culture through breathtaking acrobatics, movement and sound.

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The awards, which celebrate local Aboriginal leaders, started in 1999, and interest has grown massively in recent years.

"Some of the nominees are well-known and others have been achieving almost behind-the-scenes,” said Mayor Nikki Williams.

“All are to be congratulated on reaching this stage, and importantly, for the leadership

The big day out at Yarrila Place includes street stalls and the action gets under way from 8.30am.

"We've got an electric line-up of NAIDOC Week entertainment at Yarrila Place on Monday, including a live performance by Royston Noell who won Australian Idol in 2023,” said City Planning and Communities director, Ian Fitzgibbon.

Community-based events include a ‘Little Mobs Colour Run’, Gambila and Sandy Beach Family Fun Days, touch football, 3X3 basketball, a daily quiz, a health forum and a golf day.

For the full line-up of events and times of Coffs Harbour NAIDOC Week activities visit the City of Coffs Harbour website and search NAIDOC.

Sawtell keeps its pool, for a while

By Andrew VIVIAN SAWTELL residents

have some joy after amendments to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Draft Aquatic Strategy have been made following its public exhibition.

The Coffs Harbour community responded strongly to the exhibition, with 718 community survey responses, more than 300 attendees across four drop-in sessions, 89 written submissions, and a petition with 234 signatures.

The major issues were retention of the Sawtell Pool, demand for accessible, year-round aquatic services, expansion of learn-to-swim and inclusive programs, upgraded and better maintained facilities, and facilities for warm-water programs, affordable access, and the need for staged, long-term infrastructure investment.

Development of the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Pool as a regional-level facility and redevelopment of the Woolgoolga Pool as a district-level facility at its existing location remain as key aspects of the strategy.

However, after community feedback, the Aquatic Facilities Strategy has been amended, and changes include earlier delivery of a warm-water program pool at Coffs Harbour War Memorial Pool and retention, maintenance and enhancement of the Sawtell Pool as a local-level facility for the life of the Strategy, including

retaining the existing 25m outdoor pool.

Retention of the pool has been welcomed on social media, but not everyone is 100 per cent happy.

Long-term Sawtell resident, Beverly Crane, welcomed the news but has reservations.

“People think this is a win, but, at the drop in, there was no commitment to renovations,” she said.

“Others say that Sawtell is lucky to have the rock pool, and it is, but that pool has no facilities and is not suitable for swimming lessons.”

NAIDOC Gathering invites community to connect through culture, creativity and conversation

By Leigh WATSON

FROM sharing stories over a cup of tea to creating community artworks and hearing directly from Aboriginal artists, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance is inviting the wider community to celebrate culture, creativity and connection during this year's NAIDOC Week.

The Alliance's NAIDOC Gathering at The Gallery on Friday, July 4 marks 50 years of NAIDOC celebrations with a day of free activities designed to welcome Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal visitors alike.

General Manager Janan Greenwood said the event was about much more than simply attending an exhibition.

"This isn't just an event to attend -it's an opportunity to genuinely connect," she said.

"Whether you're Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal, whether you've been to the gallery many times or have never visited before,

everyone is welcome."

A highlight of the day will be Artist Spotlight Yarns with respected Dorrigo artist and Elder Uncle Allan Phillips, who will share the stories and inspiration behind his exhibition, Your Story, My Story, Our Story –Onemobdreaming.

Visitors can also enjoy Tea & Yarn with Aunty Sue from Bush Tucker Shack, contribute to collaborative weaving and storytelling projects celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC, and transform festival T-shirts into reusable tote bags.

Then, if you have time, you can explore Aboriginal art, jewellery, books and gifts throughout the gallery.

Janan said creating opportunities for people to come together through shared experiences was central to the Alliance's work.

"It is an opportunity to celebrate culture, acknowledge the strength and leadership of our Elders and communities, and invite everyone to come together through learning, conversation and shared experiences."

Established in 2010, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance is an Aboriginal owned-and-led organisation representing 10 Local Aboriginal Land Councils across the Mid North Coast.

young people see culture celebrated, visitors can learn, and meaningful conversations happen every day.

“Through these shared experiences, we create opportunities for people to connect, hear directly from artists, and build a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal

culture."

This year's national NAIDOC theme, 50 Years of Deadly, celebrates five decades of recognising and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

"We invite everyone to come along, spend some time at the gallery, meet the artists, have a yarn and

celebrate what makes our region so special," Janan said. The NAIDOC Gathering will be held from 10am to 2pm on Friday 4 July at Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Gallery on Park Avenue. A gold coin donation is welcome. For more information visit the website www.saltwaterfreshwater. com.au

Through year-round arts, cultural and skills development programs, the Alliance supports Aboriginal artists, creates employment and training opportunities, and helps strengthen culture across the region while inviting the wider community to learn and engage.

"NAIDOC Week is one of the most important times of the year for Aboriginal communities," she said.

"The gallery is much more than an exhibition space,” said Janan.

“It's a place where artists build careers, where communities gather,

Protesters disrupt logging operations

By Andrew VIVIAN

LOCAL protesters have recently disrupted forestry operations in Pine Creek State Forest on two separate occasions.

Indi West, hailed by fellow protesters as a ‘forest defender’, began her 30m-high tree-sit at 10am on Tuesday, 23 June, to prevent logging trucks from entering Compartments 32 and 33 of Pine Creek State Forest.

Ms West’s tree-sit lasted five hours and halted operations.

"I decided to sit up in the tree, as sitting in the tree is easier than watching the country be destroyed and

Big laughs at the Jetty

By Kate PYE

THE Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow brought big laughs to the Jetty Theatre on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June as part of the 2026 Jetty Theatre Season Program.

Australia's biggest comedy festival was on the road delivering a curated line-up of comedy legends and emerging talent from

Australia and beyond.

The Roadshow continued its long-running mission of bringing the festival experience to regional audiences, offering a fastpaced, all-in-one night of stand-up and live comedy.

The two nights drew a combined 504 attendees, with both shows selling out completely.

Jetty Theatre Coordinator Natalie Boyle said the event

was a standout on the venue's calendar.

"The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow delivered two absolutely sold-out nights at the Jetty Theatre, bringing incredible energy and big laughs,” she said.

“The calibre of comedians, combined with the enthusiasm of our audiences, created an unforgettable atmosphere.

colonisation continue,” Ms West said.

“I deeply believe you show up for what you love, no matter what that is.”

On Thursday, 25 June, another protestor, identified as ‘Viv’, locked themselves onto harvesting machinery to again halt operations for four hours.

Both

Both Ms West and Viv have been charged with a range of offences.

Viv and Ms West were supported by more than 50 members of the community, ranging up to 78 years in age.

The group oppose forestry operations in the area, which they say is

It's a highlight of our program each year and a testament to the community's strong support for live performance."

Audience members praised the show, with one audience member saying, "So exciting to see some truly talented fresh youngsters coming up through the ranks, and experienced host Carl Donnelly was great, super funny and kept the show rolling."

The evening delivered a fast-paced mix of comedy styles, with audiences treated to everything from

prime koala habitat and an important inclusion in the proposed ecological forest corridor, the "Forest Bridge".

Proponents of the Forest Bridge have been campaigning for years for unbroken access for native animals from the hinterland to the coast. Parts of it, including the area currently under protest, are not included in the Great Koala National Park.

Protesters said they had applied for permission to be there. However, they were moved on by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) officials.

A spokesperson for the NPWS said the protest

sharp observational humour to experimental performance elements.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has toured nationally for almost three decades, bringing giggles, guffaws and good times across the country.

This year's cast featured a strong mix of international and Australian talent, including Carl Donnelly (UK), the host known for his laid-back storytelling and observational humour; Ben Hunter, an Australian comedian recognised for his

camp on Tower Road was restricting road access for operational activities, such as bushfire prevention, and the protestors had not informed NPWS of their planned activities or submitted any application for a protest.

A spokesperson for FCNSW said Pine Creek State forest is a mixture of native regrowth forest and hardwood plantations. He said the native regrowth areas have been marked for inclusion in the proposed GKNP and a moratorium on timber harvesting in this area is in place.

The spokesperson said this operation is taking place in the plantation area and, during it parts of the forest have been legally closed for safety reasons to ensure the safety of both workers and the public.

offbeat and energetic style; Con Coutis, a Melbourne performer who stood out for blending traditional standup with live sound effects, carving out a distinctive new genre within the comedy scene; Kate Dolan, an emerging voice praised for her bold storytelling and sharp writing; and Meg Jäger, a rising comedian known for her acerbic observational humour and growing list of award nominations.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow continues.

Community erupts online after Coffs shopping centre brawl

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When they arrived officers said they saw two teenage girls, both aged 16, involved in a physical altercation.

At the same time, police said they saw a 15-year-old boy, armed with a set of bike handlebars, run towards a 20-year-old man.

When police moved to intercept the boy, officers allege he lunged towards a 17-year-old girl before turning towards police.

Police used capsicum spray and a taser to arrest the boy. They allege that the 17-year-old girl then acted aggressively towards police and officers deployed the pepper spray again.

The 17-year-old girl then allegedly ran from police and engaged in a physical altercation with one of the 16-year-old girls.

Police arrested the two girls, as well as the 20-yearold man, who was located nearby.

A hammer and the bike handlebars were seized by police. No injuries were reported.

All four were taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

A short time later, a 16-year-old girl attended Coffs Harbour Police Station, where she was arrested.

The 15-year-old boy and the 20-year-old man were charged with affray and use offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence.

All three girls were

charged with affray.

The 15-year-old boy, and one of the 16-year-old girls, were refused bail to appear before a children’s court.

The second 16-year-old girl and the 17-year-old girl were granted conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Monday 13 July 2026.

The 20-year-old man was granted conditional bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local Court on Wednesday 12 August 2026.

Coffs Harbour social

media was alight with comments during and after the alleged incident.

Comments on some pages reported seeing people fighting on the side of an adjacent road around 12:50pm, leading to speculation that the group had migrated into the shopping centre and brought their argument with them..

Others spoke of the chaos experienced inside the centre during the busy

lunchtime period when the affray took place.

Warnings spread on community pages, warning people to avoid the location if possible.

Reflecting afterwards, other people wrote of shopkeepers rolling down their shutters for safety, some offering sanctuary for frightened shoppers.

‘It was frightening - very crowded that day; lucky no one got hurt,” one woman wrote.

Colour and community at third Rainbow Pride Walk

By Jessica MILLER

270 people joined Rainbow Coffs Harbour's third annual Pride Walk on the weekend, the largest turnout yet for an event that has grown steadily since its inaugural walk in 2024.

The weather largely cooperated, with a few brief spots of rain doing little to dampen spirits.

Colour, smiles and creative outfits were out in

Jetty Foreshore during Pride Month, was supported by Live Theatre Inc, which stepped in earlier this year as the formal host of the event.

PFLAG+ ran the barbecue, with ACON also among the supporters on the day.

Organiser Robyn Dever, who co-founded Rainbow Coffs Harbour, addressed the crowd at the start of the event.

"This is a great place to

“Let's hope it continues for a very long time."

She also noted how great it was to see so many younger faces in the crowd.

ACON - formerly the AIDS Council of NSW - made the trip from their Northern Rivers office for the third year running.

Community health promotion worker Guy Grey and social worker Johnny Dawson attended for ACON.

The Northern Rivers branch provides free LGBTQIA+ counselling, care coordination, health

region, for people from the Northern Rivers to Port Macquarie.

"We really recognise the importance of having support and visibility for LGBTQ people regionally and rurally," Guy said.

"I grew up in a regional area and to see things like this happening now, and the support services for queer people here, is really encouraging compared to what it was."

The Pride Walk promises to return in 2027.

For more information on Rainbow Coffs Harbour visit their Facebook page or group on Facebook.

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Art exhibition a vehicle for shared humanity and connection

By Leigh WATSON

FOR Uncle Allan Phillips, every person has a story worth telling.

"We all have a story," he said. "And when we share our story, we get to know each other a lot better.

“It helps us realise that we have more that brings us together than divides us."

It is this simple but powerful idea that lies at the heart of ‘Your Story, My Story, Our Story – Onemobdreaming’, Uncle Allan's exhibition opening at Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance as part of NAIDOC Week.

When the opportunity to exhibit arose, he decided the time was right.

"I had a house full of artwork, so I said, 'Why not?'."

Uncle Allan seems to be someone who uses art less as decoration and more as a way of inviting conversation, reflection and connection.

Painting for more than two decades, Uncle Allan describes himself not as an artist but as a storyteller. Yet visitors won't find written explanations - or stories - beside each painting.

where the original mother has four daughters who each give birth to one of the four human tribes – black, white, yellow, red - before eventually coming back together as one mob.

For Uncle Allan, that message is universal.

"We are all One Mob - it's a human family," he said.

He says his paintings develop organically rather than from careful planning.

“It all comes out of the old people guiding me. I’m just the vessel,” he explained.

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An Elder of Gumbaynggirr, Guringai and Worimi heritage, and of Irish descent, Uncle Allan lives on the Dorrigo Plateau.

He is an Elder with Gnibi College at Southern Cross University and founder and director of the Onemobdreaming Foundation.

The exhibition marks his first public solo exhibition since 2017.

"Life got in the way," he said.

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While he continued painting during that time, his focus turned to other work, including developing the One Mob Dreaming Foundation.

That decision came after advice from a respected Gumbaynggirr Lore Man.

"He said to me, 'That's your story and not other people's story’. So, if people read my explanation, then that becomes their story instead of the artwork speaking to them.”

Instead, Uncle Allan hopes each person will form a connection with the artwork and discover their own story within it.

His colourful acrylic paintings, on a variety of materials, explore themes of connection, humanity and belonging.

One featured work, The Original Mother, imagines humanity beginning as one family

"Every time I've tried to take artistic design and control of a piece, the artwork stops talking to me," he said. "The more I painted, the more I was connecting to myself and to the Old People. You've just got to learn who and what to listen to."

Uncle Allan hopes visitors leave the exhibition not simply having viewed paintings but having reflected on their own stories and the connections they share with others.

‘Your Story, My Story, Our Story –Onemobdreaming’ is on display at Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Gallery until August 29, with Uncle Allan presenting Artist Spotlight Yarns during the NAIDOC Week Gathering on Friday, July 4.

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Coffs Kids donates to local hospital

By Andrea FERRARI

LOCAL charity Coffs Kids has donated equipment worth more than $65,000 to the Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

The funding came through last year’s inaugural Mayoral Ball, which raised $60,439.62, with a further $5,380.00 contributed through the Welcome Hospitality Group Coffs Cup Golf Day and Calcutta, bringing the total funds raised for the Coffs Kids charity to $65,819.62.

The donation will support a range of services including

maternity, paediatric care, and specialist newborn support, and includes equipment such as bilirubin machines, ophthalmoscopes and breast pumps, as well as an Airvo3 respiratory support system, and monitoring kits with cardiac screening functions to enhance clinical care for newborns.

Other donations include comfort and support packs for young people in out-of-home care, equipment to support paediatric physiotherapy, distraction therapy, portable paediatric measuring devices,

and playtime toys.

In selecting the beneficiary for this year’s funding members of Coffs Kids visited Coffs hospital.

“There are so many kids in our community that do it a lot tougher than us and we want to make sure that they know the community is behind them and that we see them,” said the charity’s ambassador Cr Nikki Williams, the mayor of Coffs Harbour.

“Coffs Kids donated lots of small things that not just support kids but also support the staff and the work they do.”

Mid North Coast Local Health District director of clinical service delivery Nicky Smith said that the breadth of equipment and resources funded through the donation was an extraordinary achievement.

"The generosity of Coffs Kids and its supporters has enabled us to purchase equipment that supports our clinicians who continue to deliver high-quality care to our youngest patients," Ms Smith said.

“The dedication of the volunteers, sponsors and

Dozens of Coffs forestry jobs axed

MORE than 30 Coffs Harbour Forestry Corporation staff were this week informed by email that they had lost their jobs, in a move Member for Coffs Harbour and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh decried as a sad day for hard-working men and women.

Mr Singh spoke out against the decision at a press conference, which was also attended by Member for Clarence Richie Williamson and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp.

In a media release, Mr Singh condemned the move and accused the government of putting politics before people.

“Before the election [NSW Premier] Chris Minns and Labor promised to help regional workers transition out of forestry,” Mr Singh said.

“The NSW timber industry is among the most sustainable in the world, operating under some of the highest environmental standards while providing a resource that is desperately needed during a housing crisis.

“Today is yet another sad day for the hardworking men and women at Forestry Corporation who are paying the price for Labor’s budget mismanagement.

The trio slammed the decision, saying it came at a time when regional communities and local economies were already under enormous pressure.

Mr Singh said that critics of the park, including the Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union, had publicly declared that the carbon method funding the Great Koala National

Park should be dumped because it rewarded locking forests away instead of managing them.

“There shouldn’t be an incentive for future governments to lock up land simply to fill government coffers without solid scientific rationale,” Mr Singh said.

“With timber harvesting already halted under the moratorium, as well as this current round of job cuts, it's unclear how the government will be able to claim any carbon credits for this project.

“Chris Minns said it himselfhe does not understand regional communities. And he never will.”

community members who supported fund-raising efforts is extraordinary.”

Cr Williams said Coffs Kids held a special place in her heart.

“I am incredibly proud to see the impact being made, both by donating equipment to our local hospital and also by supporting community organisations working on the ground with families.

“These services can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.”

Looking ahead to this year’s Mayoral Ball, the

focus is on raising funds for education, working with the North Coast Education Department, and creating a fund to support students through the transition year between year six and year seven.

“We know from data that this is one of the most vital transition years for a lot of our kids, especially our vulnerable kids,” Ms Williams said.

The 2026 Mayoral Ball is on Saturday 15 August at Pacific Bay Resort.

Fresh cuts, real connection in Coffs

By Kate PYE

COFFS Harbour welcomed

"Team Walkabout Barber" to town last week, as the mobile haircare and community support initiative partnered with Waagay Biliinyjarl Aboriginal Corporation for two days of free haircuts, beauty treatments and genuine conversations.

The Walkabout Barber bus rolled into Wongala Estate on Wednesday 24 June, before moving to the Coffs Harbour Pavilion at the Showground on Thursday 25 June, running from 9am to 3pm each day.

Barber Taylor Jarrett said the team enjoyed working with younger clients throughout the day.

"We mainly did a lot of skin fades and all the fancy little kids' haircuts and combovers,” Mr

Jarrett said.

“The kids were loving it."

Locals of all ages dropped in for free haircuts and beauty treatments, with a free feed supplied courtesy of Adele House and St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.

The event offered far more than a tidy-up.

Under the banner "Cuts, Connection, Real Conversations," the initiative created a safe, welcoming space for community members to yarn, connect, and access support, including cultural, health, housing, employment, legal, youth, family and mental health services.

Beautician Jolene said many visitors appreciated having someone to talk to as much as the treatment itself.

"Just to be able to have a conversation about everyday

life struggles, sometimes it helps just to talk to a stranger," she said.

The initiative is led by Brian Dowd, a proud Gamilaraay man and former professional rugby league player who retrained as a trauma counsellor after his own mental health journey.

Dowd founded Walkabout Barber Enterprises after recognising that many people in regional and remote communities, sometimes a two-hour drive from the nearest hairdresser, were missing out on both haircuts and easy access to support.

Since launching, the program has visited dozens of communities across NSW, Queensland and Victoria, combining haircuts with mental health first aid and suicide prevention support.

Dowd was quick to credit

his team for the impact of the visit.

"My team is amazing. They make people feel special and listened to,” he said.

“They are all so talented at what they do, and deserve a lot of the praise."

For Waagay Biliinyjarl and the wider Coffs Harbour community, the visit was a reminder that small acts - a haircut, a chat, a free feed - can open the door to bigger conversations about healing, culture and connection.

Record number of students attend sixth annual History Study Day in Coffs Harbour

By Andrew VIVIAN

SENIOR students travelled from across the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and New England regions to Coffs Harbour for the annual History Teachers' Association

of NSW (HTANSW) Study Day on Friday 19 June.

Coffs Harbour Senior College hosted the 2026 Study Day, welcoming around 400 Year 12 ancient history, modern history and history extension students - the

largest turnout in the event’s six-year history.

For students outside the Sydney metropolitan area, the Coffs Harbour Study Day is the only opportunity to access this style of large-scale HSC history preparation without major travel.

It gives regional school students the same intensive exam-readiness support enjoyed by their metropolitan counterparts.

The program ran across five lecture venues and covered a broad span of the ancient and modern history courses, along with both history extension questions.

Sessions ranged from core content, including Working with Sources in Ancient

History, and Nazism in Power, to period and personality studies such as Sparta, Minoan Crete, the Augustan Age, the Greek World, Egypt, China and Russia/USSR, as well as Modern History topics including Conflict in the Pacific, Conflict in Europe, Civil Rights, the Nuclear Age, the Japan National Study, and Conflict in Indochina.

The day was delivered by a line-up of experienced HSC presenters and published text authors, including Jonathon Dallimore and Ken Webbboth authors of widely used HSC history texts - alongside Sherryl Bremmer, Katie Magriplis, David Neville, Greg Keith, Shang Yong and Jonathon Hart.

Feedback from students pointed to the value of hearing directly from experienced markers and presenters in the lead-up to trial exams

“Hearing an actual HSC marker break down what separates a band 5 from a band 6 on a 15-marker was honestly worth more than weeks of self-study,” one student said.

“I walked out with a clear formula for structuring my responses, right before trials too, so the timing couldn’t have been better.”

“The Study Day helped make the HSC feel more manageable,” said another.

“Hearing from experienced presenters gave

Winter Exhibition includes 2D and 3D artworks

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE Gypsy Art Group will hold its 2026 Winter Exhibition at the Coffs Botanical Garden on Sunday, 4 July until Saturday, 11July, between, 10am to 3pm daily.

An extensive array of arts and crafts will be on display, including printmaking, book binding, jewellery, drawn and painted images, wearables and sculptural pieces.

The Gypsy Artists’ philosophy is that “Art grows when it is shared”.

Exhibiting artists include experienced gelli print artist, Marion Crear, who combines realistic and abstract images in her artmaking to create layered collages.

Colourful 2D acrylic images by Faye Sharples focus on the technique of “negative” painting, simplifying nature into abstract forms.

In addition to her ecoprinted wearables Kerrie Stewart is now exploring sculptural techniques using heat-treated stainless steel, copper & brass.

Her 3D forms grow by cutting, weaving, stitching with wire and adding bead embellishments.

Caz uses found and recycled fibres to make small decorative functional pieces while new member Louise Morris enjoys simplifying landscape images into dramatic black and white, pen and ink sketches.

Gypsy Artists will “show and tell” about their artmaking from 10am daily.

The group invites members of the community

to come along, chat to the artists, view the artwork, then spend some time wandering the beautiful gardens.

“The range of artworks indicates how inclusive the group is, with everyone sharing their skills and knowledge,” Ms Stewart said.

“We meet fortnightly in the Boambee Community Centre on Thursdays, from 9am until 1pm, and welcome new members.”

For further information contact Kerrie Stewart on 0488666189.

me greater clarity about what the markers are looking for, and it also reassured me that what we are learning in class is directly preparing us for the exam. I feel more confident about how to approach my responses,” With numbers growing each year since the event’s launch, organisers say the Coffs Harbour Study Day continues to fill a clear gap for regional HSC history students, many of whom would otherwise have no access to this scale of exam preparation outside Sydney. Schools interested in attending future HTANSW Study Days can find details via the History Teachers' Association of NSW website.

Lūʻau Night lights up Boambee East

By Kate PYE

THE Boambee East Community Centre came alive with colour, culture and connection on Saturday 27 June, as All Nesian Whānau (ANU) hosted their muchloved Lūʻau Night fund-raiser.

All Nesian Whānau founder and community lead Sheridan Poulava said the night was about far more than fund-raising.

"Seeing our children stand taller, perform with pride and be surrounded by

a village of families, tutors and community supporters was deeply moving,” Ms Poulava said.

“We are many cultures, but one human race, and nights like this remind us that what we carry is richer when we share it.

“As our whakataukī says, Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini - my strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.

“That was the heart of the night: many hands, many cultures, many families,

sharing the love of the Pacific with Coffs Harbour," Ms Poulava said.

Guests were welcomed into an evening centred on the spirit of true 'ohana, enjoying a feast of Pacific flavours alongside vibrant cultural performances that showcased the pride and passion of the local Pasifika community.

Rather than a typical night out, the evening offered cultural performances, food, family sharing and connection, drawing

together neighbours, friends and families representing Hawaiʻi, Māori/Aotearoa, Niue, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu.

The event's name and spirit draw on rich Pacific traditions. Lūʻau refers to a traditional Hawaiian feast, historically held to mark important occasions with food, music and dance. The gathering also celebrated whānau - the Māori word for family - and connection to Moana, the ocean that connects people of the

Pacific.

All Nesian Whānau, a local Māori and Pacific community group powered entirely by its families, tutors, parents and volunteers, organised the event.

Food on the night was prepared by Hawaiian caterer Tzigani of A Taste of Aloha, with support from Bellingen Kindness Kitchen.

Performers were mainly the children of All Nesian Whānau alongside hula mamas and cultural tutors,

including Sister Ah Sue, with a special guest appearance from Rhiannon of Saltwater Sistas, who shared an Aboriginal cultural reflection during the evening.

The event raised an estimated $4,000, with funds going toward future cultural learning opportunities for the children and families involved, including a cultural learning journey abroad.

All Nesian Whānau began informally from a small family gathering, with a handful of families wanting to help their children grow in cultural identity, belonging and confidence.

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The Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium’s Early Childhood Music classes provide a fun, nurturing and engaging introduction to music for babies, toddlers and young children - encouraging creativity, confidence, connection and a lifelong love of music through play-based learning.

Classes available for babies, toddlers and children aged 6 months – 5 years.

Fun, play - based music learning through singing, movement and rhythm.

Encourages creativity, confidence and social connection. Supports early learning and development in a nurturing environment.

Inspired by the Kodály approach to foster a lifelong love of music.

Classes are available in : Coffs Harbour and Bellingen, with Woolgoolga classes coming soon.

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Park Beach dumping fears continue

By Kate PYE

ANOTHER illegal dumping incident at Park Beach has reignited concerns over hazardous waste accumulating near a school bus stop on Phillip Street, with residents calling on Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) to act faster.

Local resident and visual artist Janet Besançon has spent months documenting the issue, voicing alarm that children waiting for the bus are forced to navigate smashed glass, discarded syringes, broken toys and dumped rubbish on their way to school.

"The issue is no longer simply about litter,” said Ms Besançon.

“It is about public safety, public health and the message we send to our children.”

Ms Besançon said the area, while occasionally cleared by CHCC, quickly reverted to the same state.

She pointed to Park Beach's high population density, frequent tenant turnover and limited access to vehicles as contributing factors, with residents often left to dump unwanted furniture and household items on the street when moving.

There is also growing sentiment within the community that some landlords were turning a blind eye to the issue, leaving council to shoulder the responsibility of cleaning up after tenants moved on.

"This is not about blaming residents. It is about finding practical solutions," Ms Besançon said, calling for more frequent cleanups, improved bulky waste collection access, and stronger waste disposal education.

Council confirmed illegal dumping was managed through a staged process, beginning with an

Endangered Manning River turtles show resilience

DAVE Layzell MP, Member for Upper Hunter, has shared the news that the endangered Manning River turtle population appears to have bounced back from last year’s East Coast severe weather event.

The storm swamped the MidCoast, Hunter coast and the Upper Hunter in May 2025, causing significant disruption native animals in those environments.

Mr Layzell said in his newsletter, ‘State Matters’, that new monitoring had revealed encouraging signs and the endangered turtle population had returned to numbers comparable to pre-flood levels.

Surveys by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water showed the species had

persisted in key habitats including the Barnard, upper Barrington and upper Gloucester rivers.

Monitoring also highlighted broader ecosystem recovery with underwater surveys recording strong recruitment of native fish species, including juvenile Australian bass, freshwater herring and freshwater mullet.

investigation into the source of the waste.

Where a responsible party is identified, enforcement action may follow, including fines from $1,000 to $2,500. Where the source can't be traced, removal is actioned by council staff, with timing affected by waste volume, site access, and contractor availability.

Council said it budgets approximately $100,000 annually for illegal dumping clean-up, with waste education initiatives also forming part of its broader Waste Strategy.

Residents can report illegal dumping to council by phone on 02 6648 4000, by email at coffs.council@chcc. nsw.gov.au, via the online customer request form, or in person at the Customer Service Centre, Yarrila Place.

Reports can also be made via the Snap Send Solve app, which sends photos and details directly to council for action. Include the location, a description of the waste, and photos if safely obtained.

For Besançon, the issue remains urgent.

"Park Beach deserves better,” she said. “Most importantly, so do the children who wait there every morning for their school bus.”

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Science sparks curiosity in Coffs

By Kate PYE

COFFS Harbour families got hands-on with science last weekend as the Questacon Pop-up Science Centre rolled into Sportz Central Indoor Stadium, drawing nearly 3300 visitors across two days.

The event, part of Questacon's two-week tour of the Mid North Coast, gave locals free access to more than 30 interactive exhibits exploring forces, balance and motion, alongside live science shows.

Questacon Science Circus team leader Cat Nielsen said

the Pop-up Science Centres were designed to bring STEM experiences directly to regional communities.

"Questacon is committed to making science accessible and enjoyable for everyone," Nielsen said. "The Pop-up Science Centres in regional and remote towns across Australia create spaces for people to explore, discover and engage with STEM in the world around us."

Sportz Central manager Troy Martin said the stadium welcomed 1404 visitors on Saturday and 1827 on Sunday.

"The Questacon Science

Circus was an amazing event for Sportz Central Indoor Stadium,” Martin said.

“It was fantastic to be able to provide a space large enough for so many people in our community to experience the wonders of science.".

Martin said the event highlighted the venue's flexibility beyond regular sport.

"Events like this really showcase the versatility of Sportz Central as a true multipurpose facility," he said, adding the centre would welcome similar events in future.

Mark Singh, from Scotts Head, brought his wife, two daughters and seven-yearold son Marley. They ended up spending almost two hours at the event.

"Marley absolutely loved it. He ran from exhibit to exhibit, trying every experiment and getting completely immersed in the science," Singh said.

Singh said he was struck by how engaged his son was throughout the visit.

"It wasn't something we had to encourage him to do; he genuinely wanted to understand how everything worked," he said.

Sing recalled a moment when Marley explained the science behind an experiment, revealing he had picked it up from watching Mark Rober's CrunchLabs on Netflix rather than at school.

Fellow attendee Marja Da Costa said her sevenyear-old son was equally captivated.

"My eldest is seven years old and loves science. This area needs more STEM for his age group! So naturally when we saw Questacon was visiting we jumped at the chance. It was a super fun day," Da Costa said.

Questacon began in 1980

as a small ANU project run by volunteers out of a spare room at Ainslie Public School in Canberra, before officially opening as the National Science and Technology Centre in 1988 as a joint Bicentennial gift from the Australian and Japanese governments. Its travelling Science Circus launched not long after, in 1985, and has since visited more than 700 towns and communities, including 110 remote Indigenous communities, inspiring more than three million people through hands-on science experiences nationwide.

Permaculture certified for schools

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Harbour-based permaculture writer and former TAFE Vocational Education and Training (VET) developer Linda Woodrow has led the development of a Certificate II in Permaculture now available to Australian high schools.

Ms Woodrow has worked in the VET system as a course developer and taught urban permaculture in Havana, Cuba and in Australia.

Her book, The Permaculture Home Garden, has been in print for more than 30 years.

High schools who are interested and have a suitably qualified teacher can

apply to put the Certificate II in Permaculture into their school’s curriculum.

“The really exciting part about this is that it is a pathway into all kinds of futures,” Ms Woodrow told News Of The Area.

“High school students can use this Certificate II as part of their university entrance score.

“They can progress from it to a TAFE certificate or Diploma qualification, or they can move on into trades, agriculture or conservation work.

"Permaculture is a kind of design science that can apply to a big range of fields including agriculture, architecture, town planning,

energy efficiency, natural resource management, disaster resilience.

“It's even relevant to creative arts, social science, economics and government.”

Permaculture Australia (PA), the Australian national member-based permaculture organisation, said this was a significant step.

“Permaculture is moving from the margins of education into the mainstream structures of secondary schooling,” PA said.

The Certificate II in Permaculture has been structured into four clusters, designed to scaffold student learning from Year 9 through to Year 12.

“The early part of the course focuses on maximum versatility,” Ms Woodrow said.

"It includes transferable skills like tool use, work health and safety, outdoor work-readiness, workplace communication, research skills, working in teams, and practical responsibility - the kind of skills that will be of use whichever direction these students decide to take.

“The later units move into report writing, yield calculations, analysis and decision making, readying students for higher education."

That kind of learning helps students see that sustainability is not just a

set of values or opinions, the PA says; it is a practical discipline requiring knowledge, judgement, skill, and responsibility.

The Certificate II in Permaculture can lead directly into entry-level roles such as urban food growing assistant, permaculture farm worker, community nursery worker, and school garden assistant.

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The world of spectacle lenses has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Advances in computerised lens design and manufacturing have transformed the quality, comfort and performance of modern eyewear, allowing lenses to be tailored more precisely than ever before.

Achieving the best visual outcome requires careful attention to many individual factors. We carefully select frames, digitally measure lens positioning, assess each patient’s visual needs and daily tasks, and consider their work environment and lifestyle as well as psychological factors.

In some cases, such as a person who spends eight hours a day working on a computer, there may be benefit from a dedicated pair of office spectacles designed specifically for screen use. These customised lenses can improve comfort, reduce fatigue and enhance productivity.

Successful spectacle wear also depends on the flexibility of the visual system. Every lens changes the way the eyes and brain perceive space, and while some people adapt quickly, others require more time.

Attitude is also important. I once prescribed progressive lenses for a gentleman who quickly declared them impossible to wear. We changed to an alternative solution. Shortly afterwards, his wife requested progressive lenses and adapted to them with ease. Two months later, her husband returned asking to try the same lenses again. When reminded of his earlier experience, he simply smiled and said, “If she can wear them, so can I.” This time, they were a complete success.

Modern lens technology offers remarkable possibilities, but even with the most advanced lenses, patient adaptation is important. With the right prescription, expert guidance and a positive approach, today’s spectacle lenses can provide exceptional vision for almost every lifestyle.

As optometrists we can maximise the chance of success but without a receptive patient the lenses become worthless.

New Year kicks off at Bonville Sawtell Lions

By Andrea FERRARI

BONVILLE Sawtell Lions Club members conducted their Changeover on Tuesday 16 June.

"The Lions Club Changeover is an annual event where the club reflects on the past year's achievements, hands out awards and officially installs its newly elected executive officers for the upcoming year,” President Warren Sydenham told News Of The Area.

Incoming District Governor Joe Pope of Bellingen was the official guest and started proceedings by reinstalling Charter Member Sharon Sydenham as a member of the club.

Having stepped down from the club when she had baby twins, Mrs Sydenham returned, ready to donate her time to Lions.

The installation of officers for 2026-27 then took place with continuing President

Warren Sydenham, Secretary Peggy Reehorst, Treasurer Dave Campbell and Membership Chair Joy Campbell.

Mr Sydenham announced Shirley Brown as Club Lion of the Year for her organising skills and dedicated work conducting the Youth of the Year Competition, preparing meals for Shearwater and her work on Club Projects.

He then presented a report on the Club’s philanthropic activities for this year.

Bonville Sawtell Lions club has donated $24,000 to local causes, prepared and served monthly meals at Shearwater Patient Accommodation in the hospital grounds, hosted BBQs at Bunnings, run a Christmas raffle, held Christmas cake and pudding sales, held market stalls and supported other charities and committees when asked to do so.

District Governor Elect Mr Pope was given the privilege of presenting the prestigious

Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards (named after the Founder of Lions) to club members Roy Varcoe and Joy Dunkerley.

For Mr Varcoe the award recognises his many years as Chairman of the Christmas cake sales increasing sales year-on-year and for his participation in all Club activities.

Mrs Dunkerley received the award for organising one of the Club’s annual major fundraisers, the ever-popular Christmas raffle, as well as serving on the Christmas cake and Lions Mints committees.

After the formal presentations were completed the Members and Guests enjoyed dinner and fellowship.

“Our Club looks forward to the next 12 months of service and community engagement.

“New members are always welcome," Mr Sydenham said.

q Bonville Sawtell Lions Club

President Warren Sydenham (centre) with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award winners Joy Dunkerley and Roy Varcoe.

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Clean sweep for Botanic Garden front pond

By Andrea FERRARI

REJUVENATION of the front pond at the Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Garden has begun.

A long-time item on the Friends of the Botanic Garden’s to-do list, the big clean out and restoration work will beautify the pond providing an attractive welcome at the front entrance.

"The front pond has been a beautiful feature of the botanic garden since its opening

in 1988," said president of the Friends of the Botanic Garden, Graham Tupper.

“The new landscaping and planting work aims to both enhance the visual appeal and habitat value of the front pond.”

New homes have been found for all the pond’s Koi fish, and the rejuvenated pond will contain native fish.

The native fish species will be gradually introduced into the pond once it has been developed and the water is balanced. This will occur after planting and landscaping is completed.

The native fish will help stabilise the ecological balance and mosquito control, providing natural pest management without upsetting the aquatic fragility, and will thrive in the region’s subtropical climate.

“The pond is a haven for wildlife including

water dragons, frogs and a variety of bird species flying down for a drink or a dip,” Mr Tupper said.

“In the warmer months the calls of local frog species around the front pond area is a feature of our regular nocturnal tours.”

A donation of $5,000 was made by the Coffs Harbour Garden Club (CHGC) in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

The funding will go towards landscaping and replanting work.

The CHGC has been part of the fabric of Coffs Botanic Garden over the decades, and its members have been valuable supporters of the Garden’s new facilities.

In addition, Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School Year 9 students will be designing the frog habitat for the rejuvenated pond.

q Work in progress on the front pond at the Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Garden.

World-leading jazz

pianist plays in Coffs

By Andrea FERRARI

IN a musical coup, Coffs Harbour Music Society is hosting one of the best jazz pianists in the world, as Joe Chindamo performs at John Paul College Theatre on Saturday 11 July.

“Our jazz-loving audiences will flock to this concert,” the music mociety’s president, Dr Leigh Summers, told News Of The Area.

While Joe is currently distinguishing himself as a classical composer and performer, he remains compelled by his love of jazz piano.

The local music society is “delighted to lure Joe to Coffs Harbour”, where he will perform on the society’s “wonderful Kawai RX 7 grand piano”.

“Our lucky audience can expect an exceptional concert composed of classics from the Great American song book, along with film scores, improvisations and an occasional opera aria - all delivered with a Chindamo twist,” Dr Summers said.

“Joe’s concert will be an absolute magnet for dedicated lovers of jazz but will undoubtedly also attract and impress the jazz-curious.”

A free talk for Mr Chindamo’s concert begins an hour before the main event, hosted by 2MBS Sydney Jazz presenter Deborah Evans.

Deborah has 20 years’ experience programming jazz for radio and is a selfconfessed Joe Chindamo groupie.

“Her talk will be illustrated and no doubt hilarious.”

Ms Evans is a vibrant and knowledgeable presenter.

WHAT'S VIBIN

Acrobatics Meet Storytelling First Nations

THIS NAIDOC Week, experience a breathtaking celebration of culture, connection and Country as award-winning Na Djinang Circus presents Arterial at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre on Saturday, 11 July.

An invigorating and deeply moving performance, Arterial explores the powerful connections between First Nations people, their ancestors and the land.

Through extraordinary acrobatics and physical storytelling, four performers reveal the unseen bonds between

body, culture and Country, bringing these enduring connections vividly to life.

Blending strength, trust and artistry, the performers move in a stunning display of physical and spiritual connection. Accompanied by an evocative score from avant-garde sound designer Danni Esposito, Arterial reflects on ancient bloodlines, resilience and the enduring strength of First Peoples.

More than a circus performance, Arterial is a powerful celebration of

identity, belonging and the deep relationship between people and place.

Audiences are invited to reflect on the stories carried through generations and the importance of connection in an ever-changing world.

Celebrated by audiences and critics alike, Arterial is a moving reminder of the power of community, culture and the beauty of human connection, making it a memorable NAIDOC Week experience for audiences of all ages.

A moving acrobatic performance linking people, country and culture.

Winter Holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum

VISIT Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) during these school holidays and ignite your imagination with exhibitions, hands-on activities, workshops, and the special event, Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure!

Experience RELICS:

A New World Rises, an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds created by LEGO Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler.

See this special ticketed exhibition before it closes on Sunday 19 July.

Book online or purchase on arrival.

Also on exhibition is Index Act by Nikky MorganSmith and Yaamanga (around here).

Get hands-on with free and low-cost artmaking, family trails and workshops. Book ahead for

workshops or drop in for free activities.

Bookings are also open for after-school classes for Term 3 - Studio Kids and Creative Lab.

Gather your crew for the ultimate after-dark experience at YAM for Night at the Museum:

RELICS Adventure, 5-7pm, Friday 10 July. Experience exhibitions, complete challenges and activities, enjoy a live drawing performance and become the ultimate explorer!

The YAM Bar and Peach & Wolf Café will be open for drinks, soups, and hot

toasties. Free event with tickets to RELICS, food and drinks purchased separately - bookings recommended.

Open every day during the school holidays, YAM is your go-to destination. Find out more at yamcoffs.com.au.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

Discover conservation in action these holidays

chance to learn how marine animals communicate, what they eat, how they are cared for, and the challenges they face in the wild.

Throughout the holidays, visitors can meet dolphins, Australian

lions,

penguins, turtles and more, while discovering the important conservation, rescue and rehabilitation work taking place across the region. Daily presentations and animal encounters give children and adults the

Visitors can also gain insight into what happens when an injured or sick turtle, seabird or other marine animal requires urgent care, and how rescue and rehabilitation provide vulnerable wildlife with a second chance.

Every experience delivers a deeper message about protecting wildlife, caring for the coastline and understanding the animals that call the region home.

Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Managing Director Tiga Cross said the school holidays provide the perfect opportunity to combine family fun with conservation education.

“Children are naturally

curious, and when they meet the animals in our care or hear the story of a rescued turtle, those lessons really stay with them,” Ms Cross said.

“Our goal is for families to enjoy a memorable day out, but also leave with a deeper understanding of the wildlife we share this region with, and the role we all play in protecting it.”

For a limited time this

winter, visitors can also take advantage of a Buy One Get One Free offer on single wildlife encounters or receive 50 per cent off private encounters, creating even more opportunities to meet seals, dolphins, penguins and more while supporting local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Bookings are now open, with the winter offer available for a limited time.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

From kitchen chaos to island adventures

WINTER school holidays are the perfect time for families to make some memories and enjoy live performance and inspiring cinema together.

The City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre has a wonderful lineup of children's events to spark laughter, imagination and adventure.

A highlight of the school holiday program is the award-winning Signor Baffo on Wednesday 8 July.

Fresh from winning Best Kids Show at the Adelaide Fringe, this delightfully chaotic interactive performance promises plenty of laughs for children aged three to eight.

Set in a kitchen where everything goes hilariously wrong, Signor Baffo invites

young audiences into a world of silly games, outrageous misunderstandings and culinary chaos.

With audience participation, unexpected surprises and even a rockand-roll concert, it’s an experience the kids will remember forever.

The following week families can also escape into two beautifully crafted animated adventures on Tuesday 14 July. April and the Extraordinary World is a visually stunning French animation that imagines an alternative steampunkinspired world where scientific progress has mysteriously stalled.

Filled with adventure and unforgettable characters, it offers a unique cinematic

Night at the Museum RELICS Adventure

Friday 10 july, 5-7pm

experience for children and adults alike.

Later that day, audiences can enjoy Kensuke's Kingdom, the acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel.

This heartfelt story follows a young boy stranded on a remote island who discovers friendship, resilience and an unexpected connection with a mysterious island inhabitant.

Richly animated and deeply moving, it is a film for the tweens and teens.

The family entertainment continues after the holidays with The Bugalugs Bum Thief on Friday 7 August.

Based on Tim Winton's much-loved Australian children's book, this hilarious stage production follows

Become the ultimate explorer and experience YAM after dark with a series of quests and challenges inspired by the groundbreaking exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises.

Don’t miss this family friendly event!

RELICS tickets, food and drinks purchased separately | Bookings recommended | See the full event program on the YAM website

Skeeta Anderson and his friends as they investigate the mystery of the missing bums of Bugalugs.

Filled with music,

humour and plenty of cheeky fun, it celebrates imagination, storytelling and the joy of live theatre.

Whether you're looking

for laughter, adventure or a memorable family outing, the Jetty Memorial Theatre's upcoming kids and teens program has you covered.

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PROBUS presents scam awareness

By Andrea FERRARI

HOW to recognise and protect yourself from online scams and fraud were the topics

discussed at the PROBUS Club of Coffs City June meeting at Sawtell RSL Club.

Guest speaker leading the presentation was Coffs

Central BCU Bank Manager - Fraud, Emma Lawson. She was joined by colleagues Fraud and Scam Operations team leader Belinda Stone

Artists make it big in Woopi

By Andrea FERRARI

LARGE artworks are now showing at the ‘No Less Than 1 Metre’ members’ exhibition at Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG), until Friday 31st July 2026.

“It’s all about B I G,” said artist and WAG spokesperson, Karen Thio.

“Boundless, Immense and Gigantic … it’s a massive experience.”

As its name suggests all art works measure more than one metre and are all by

local artists.

“Walk in through the doors and you are immediately met headon with art works that you would expect in large exhibition display rooms.”

Exhibiting artist Lizette De Witt told NOTA, “I was inspired by the beauty of roses and set out to create a painting that would be big, vibrant and full of colour.

“Touches of fluorescent paint and many thin layers of acrylic make the colours glow; there are shimmering

gold accents that add a touch of magic to the piece."

Yuta Voight’s artwork ‘Sorting It Out The Hard Way’ shows three elements or colours.

“The most important colour is blue,” she said.

“I want the viewer to feel the powerful clash of yellow and red but also to think of what is going to happen next.

“After the impact the energy will subside.

“The calm blue will persist.”

Speaking about her

and Customer Advocacy Specialist Ben McIlwraith.

The session provided practical strategies to help community members stay safe online and protect themselves from increasingly sophisticated financial scams.

“Attendees learned the ‘Golden Rules’ of digital security, starting with the importance of using long, unique passphrases rather than weak passwords, and ensuring we have multifactor authentication on our email accounts to keep them safe from compromise,” Ms Lawson told News Of The Area.

The presentation shed light on modern social engineering tactics, including phishing emails,

exhibit, called ‘Galahs Rising’, Karen Thio said, “I wanted to portray galahs rising from the ground in a three-dimensional way.

“To illustrate this concept as a printmaker, I carved an intricate lino relief and printed this galah over and over again onto two layers of chiffon and creased linen.

“When looking into this work you can see my vision come to life.”

Entry to the Woolgoolga Art Gallery is free; open every day from 10am to 4pm, and located at 73 Turon Pde, Woolgoolga.

deceptive SMS texts, and highly convincing artificial intelligence deepfakes.

The speakers also shared how the Government’s new SMS Sender ID Register will help to identify scam text messages.

Scammers are increasingly using impersonation tactics to manipulate victims into clicking dangerous links or downloading remote-access applications, essentially opening the door for a scammer to access a person’s bank account.

“In many instances victims are being convinced to withdraw cash from their bank account and deposit into Cryptocurrency ATMs, essentially losing it forever,”

Ms Lawson said.

The BCU team urged everyone to adopt the threestep mantra:

STOP: Take a moment, resist pressure, and never share immediate info.

CHECK: Independently verify requests via official websites or trusted apps.

PROTECT: Act fast, contact your bank immediately if compromised, and report incidents to www. ReportCyber.gov.au and www. Scamwatch.gov.au

“The speakers explained the difference between fraud and scams and what you can do to avoid such horrible experiences,” said Coffs City PROBUS Club spokesperson John Sercombe.

“It gave us many thoughts about some of the dangers on the other end of the phone or the computer.”

Coffs Coast answers the call for whale census

By Jessica MILLER

LOCALS at Sawtell and Nambucca Heads were among thousands of volunteers who took part in ORRCA's 27th annual Whale Census Day last Sunday, joining a coastwide effort to track one of nature's great migrations.

The census, run by the Organisation for the Rescue

and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA), spanned 27 official sites from Coolangatta to Eden.

This year ORRCA introduced a new coordinated model, with a synchronised two-hour count at official abundance sites between 10am and 12pm, alongside a full sunrise-tosunset passage count for anyone watching from their

own vantage point.

The event follows last year's record-breaking result - nearly 6,000 whale sightings logged by more than 600 volunteers across 159 sites - and reflects a remarkable conservation turnaround.

The east coast humpback population has now grown to an estimated 50,000 whales migrating along Australia's eastern seaboard each year,

up from just hundreds in the 1960s.

ORRCA President Ashley Ryan said the continued growth of the census demonstrated increasing public interest in marine conservation.

"The response to last year's census was extraordinary and reflects just how connected Australians are to the annual whale migration,” Ryan said.

“Every sighting helps strengthen our understanding of whale

movements, behaviours and migration trends, while also supporting the rescue and research work ORRCA undertakes throughout the year."

The waters around Coffs Harbour are known for humpback sightings in both directions of migration, with calving events also recorded in the area.

Viewers were treated to breaching calves and adults alike, with some whales rolling and slapping their pectoral fins as they made

their way north along the Humpback Highway.

Along with the iconic humpbacks, other species occasionally sighted along the mid-north coast include minke and Bryde's whales.

Whale watching on the Coffs Coast runs from May through to November.

As a fully volunteeroperated organisation, ORRCA plays a critical role in the rescue, research and welfare of whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs in Australian waters.

Hypothetical, Legal Eye

By Manny WOOD

Blast from the past carries truth bomb

DANIEL passes away unexpectedly, leaving no will.

Daniel’s mother, Amanda, consults a solicitor regarding the administration of the estate.

Amanda tells the solicitor that Daniel was never married, did not leave a de facto partner and had no children.

The solicitor advises Amanda that, in the circumstances, she is entitled to the whole of Daniel’s estate. This consists of a home worth $500,000.

With the assistance of the solicitor, Amanda sells Daniel’s home and uses the proceeds of sale, together with some of her savings, to purchase a new home in her name. She moves into the home with her husband.

Ten years later, Amanda receives a message via Facebook from a young man named James. He informs her that she may be his grandmother.

James discovers that Daniel has passed away and asks Amanda about his father’s estate.

James obtains legal advice and a paternity test is conducted. The paternity test concludes that James is Daniel’s biological child.

James commences action in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, naming Amanda as the defendant, seeking orders that she compensate him on the basis that he is entitled to the whole of his father’s estate, based on “the rules of intestacy”.

At the hearing, Amanda reveals that she had been aware before Daniel’s death that James was in fact his son.

Under cross-examination, Amanda states that James should not be entitled to his inheritance, because “family should not sue each other”.

The Court concludes that Amanda should have instructed her solicitor that James was Daniel’s son and on the basis of a “misappropriation of trust property” orders that James is entitled to the whole of Daniel’s estate.

Despite resistance from Amanda, the Court further orders that James can “trace” the proceeds of his father’s estate, which were used to primarily fund the acquisition of Amanda’s home and on this basis, he is entitled to an interest in her property calculated at 82.3%.

If you have a request for a Hypothetical, call Manny Wood on (02) 66 487 487 or email manny@ tblaw.net.au.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

Dorin's Drawings

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

I AM keen to dip my toe into a spiritual awakening. I'm leaning towards Buddhism but I don't think I can give up meat.

Any suggestions on a more achievable religion?

Henry B.

Dear Henry,

I DON’T know if I am qualified to guide you in the direction of an achievable religion.

I'm also confident any attempts are doomed, along with directions around other frequent 'no go' topics including politics.

My take is that all religions are open to interpretation and the potential for extreme views is based on those interpretations.

In reference to Buddhism, I think you will find that there are Buddhists who eat meat (but don't

personally kill any animals including insects) and others who are strict vegetarians.

Again, it comes down to the different schools of thought within a particular religion.

Your first line gives me some idea on your personal reticence to take on any form of spiritual awakening.

Dipping your toe in, in my opinion, is a great way to start. It's much like dipping your toe into the ocean. You can either think, ok, I can do this, and allow yourself to be immersed in increments until you actually feel quite comfortable.

Or you can dip your toe in and realise that the conditions are too extreme or unpleasant and run in the opposite direction.

In most towns, there are numerous opportunities to explore different forms of spirituality.

These may be related to a more conventional gathering at a church, or a spiritual awakening found in nature or other expressions such as humanism or mindfulness.

Why not give yourself a goal of exploring one of the many and varied options each month and by the end of the year, you may have found what you are looking for, or found 'your people'.

Australia is headed in the wrong direction NAIDOC Week at Sandy Beach

DEAR News of the Area, APPARENTLY there are some people who just cannot understand why their beloved green teal Labor socialist alliance government has now been replaced by One Nation as the most popular political movement in Australia.

It seems they continue to eagerly lap up the gaslighting and the lies.

We are told that we have never had it so good, we should all just be quiet and keep voting such that either Labor (or the LNP) will form government again.

The reality is that we currently have a housing affordability crisis, an inflation crisis, a rental crisis, a hospital ramping crisis, an aged care crisis, an electricity affordability crisis, a fuel crisis, a productivity crisis and, most of all, a cost of living crisis that Labor falsely promised before the election to fix.

Instead, they have made it worse.

Australia's debt is soon predicted to exceed $1,000,000,000,000. One trillion dollars!

Intelligent people are well aware of Australia's decline in social, economic and living standards over the last two decades. They do not have their heads buried in the sand like some.

A clear majority believe that Australia is headed in the wrong direction.

The Australian people have been ignored by politicians who prefer to fly overseas and listen to the demands of unelected foreign bureaucrats pushing woke, green, left socialist agendas.

Over 120,000 people are homeless every night, yet our Government continues to bring in record numbers of migrants; over 300,000 in the last year and over 1,200,000 since Labor came to office.

I believe this is why housing demand is exceeding supply, the rental vacancy rate is only 1 per cent and housing affordability is very low.

Many young people have given up on the great Australian goal of home ownership as prices have risen significantly due to high demand, and real wages have declined due to high inflation.

Australia's inflation rate is out of control, pushed higher than it is in other countries due to, I believe, record high Labor government spending running at 28 per cent of GDP .

The government spends hundreds of billions on renewables and net zero, which I believe has done nothing except force our energy costs higher, which in turn forces living costs, inflation, interest rates and mortgage payments higher.

They then spend even more borrowed money to compensate and prop up businesses and households who are unable to meet their rising power bills.

Labor promised numerous before the last election to cut power bills by $275. They lied.

They are taking in more tax from Australians than ever before, yet now increase taxes again by $77 Billion in the budget after promising not to before the election. They lied again.

The government has carelessly increased the size of government, the public service, and our population. I believe this has caused a decline in productivity and GDP per person, resulting in declining living standards.

It should be no surprise to any intelligent and well-informed person that many people are now supporting One Nation; a party that seeks to unify Australia and to give equal opportunity and assistance to all Australians, regardless of their backgrounds.

DEAR News Of The Area,

GET ready to be ‘deadly’ and celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week on the Sandy Beach reserve.

From 9.30 am Saturday July 11, there will be a host of cultural activities from traditional dancing and food to crafts, games and a ‘Deadly’ dress Up competition.

A Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country is scheduled for 10.00 am to be followed by the dress up and performances by local musicians. There will be a football throwing competition, a weaving workshop, a kids’ activity tent, a free Bush Tucker lunch, a sausage sizzle, damper making and lots more until around 2.00 pm.

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A party that will put Australia first, not the UN or the EU. A party that will end the Paris Net Zero folly to save our precious farmland and bushland from the bulldozers, and to reduce our energy costs, our living costs, and boost our productivity.

A party that will cut immigration significantly to give our housing, hospitals, schools and infrastructure a chance to catch up, and give our children a chance to buy a home.

A party that will listen to the

There will be a dozen or more stalls and everyone is invited. The event is held in the middle of the large southern part of the reserve between the creek and the boat ramp, next to the Bush Tucker Garden. (If the weather is stormy, it will move to Woopi Community Gardens, 79 Scarborough St, Woolgoolga)

The day is sponsored by the Coffs Coast Regional Parks Board and supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of NSW, the local Bushtucker Garden Committee and Sandy Beach Action Group (SANDBAG).

Regards, Leerah Stone and Louise Barselaa

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people, that will stop Government waste and will stop pushing transgender ideology.

Government policies have completely failed the Australian people in recent times, and many intelligent and well-informed people now want a real change that will put them and their country first, not last.

Regards, Peter Williams, Emerald Beach.

Conspiracy theories crowd out consideration of real issues

DEAR Newspapers Of The Area,

THE letter by Rodney Fox in a recent NOTA made a significant observation with regards not only to the topic of “chemtrails” but to conspiracy fantasies in general.

“Attempts to belittle or ridicule those seeking answers are unlikely to be effective when many people have already informed themselves on the subject,” Mr Fox wrote.

I refuse to use the term “theory” and use the term “fantasy”

deliberately, not to belittle or ridicule, but to be clear and concise.

For an idea to be considered a theory it must be based on evidence, it must demonstrate causality, and it must be testable.

A fantasy is often the result of confusing correlation with causation, incomplete evidence, and untestable claims.

To be fair to Mr Fox, and at the risk of giving credence to his unsubstantiated claims of a conspiracy, there is real evidence

of the US government doing secret, nefarious experiments in the 1950s. Look up Operation Seaspray in Wikipedia.

But whether it is the issue of “chemtrails”, or 5G towers causing ones testicles to shrink, or vaccines causing COVID, my frustration is that these conspiracy fantasies, often inflated by foreign entities, instil unnecessary fear in people, divide our communities, and crowd out our mental space from considering real issues.

As a community and a country, and globally, we have to deal with the very real consequences of a changing climate, of a dependence on fossil fuels, and a rising economic disparity that is extinguishing hope among those on the wrong side of the divide. We need to make changes, as uncomfortable as that is.

Meanwhile, we have populist voices in Australia blaming migrants for rising house prices. However, when the Labor government proposes changes to the tax system to address this problem, and the prospect of these

Coffs’ vanishing verandah posts

By Karen FILEWOOD

REGULATION of awnings began in the 1870s and, by 1908, Sydney

Council required suspended awnings due to motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

This also improved the view

Slow response but quick fix

It is pleasing to note that the beach entrance at Sawtell has been remedied.

Fifteen months after the damage was done, it was restored in one day.

It is also pleasing to see the

town clock working again after one month of stoppage.

It should be a relief for the organisers of the Chilli Festival this weekend

Regards, Barry Cook, Sawtell.

of window displays and provided consistency in building design.

Cantilevered awnings appeared in Coffs Harbour from at least the 1930s, but it wasn’t until an impending street realignment, with the replacement of timber kerbs and new guttering in 1947, that verandah posts became an issue.

At Coffs Harbour Council’s Urban Committee meeting in May 1947, business owners expressed concern that buildings might not support cantilevered awnings.

However, all agreed the committee should recommend that council adopt a policy requiring all verandah posts to be replaced with cantilevered awnings as soon as building conditions permitted.

Is there anyone out

Stargazing

By Dave RENEKE

THE Earth is wrapped in a remarkably thin skin of life, a fragile layer where everything from microscopic organisms to towering forests, animals and intelligent beings exists. As far as we know, it remains the only place in the universe where life has taken hold, but the question of whether that is really true has fascinated humanity for centuries.

Few mysteries have captured our imagination more deeply than the possibility of life beyond Earth. It has inspired philosophers, scientists, dreamers and storytellers alike, and now, as science edges ever closer to answers, an even bigger question emerges: if we discover intelligent life beyond our planet, should we let them know we’re here?

The discovery of another civilisation would be one of the most profound moments in human history, shaking our understanding of ourselves and our place in the cosmos. The idea that Earth is not unique - that somewhere out there another intelligence may also be staring at the stars -could unite humanity in ways never seen before, making borders, politics

and our differences seem suddenly insignificant in the face of a far greater cosmic reality.

Yet there is another side to the story, and it is one that demands caution. Announcing our presence to the universe could carry enormous risks because we simply do not know what may be out there, or what their intentions might be. Would another civilisation greet us with curiosity and friendship, or see us as primitive, vulnerable, or even a threat? History on Earth has shown that encounters between unequal civilisations rarely end well for the weaker side, which is why some scientists argue that while we should continue listening, we should remain silent.

Others, however, see extraordinary opportunity in making contact. Communication with an advanced civilisation could transform life on Earth in ways almost impossible to imagine, opening doors to knowledge perhaps centuries or even millennia beyond our own. Such contact might bring breakthroughs in medicine, energy, space travel and even our understanding of consciousness itself, sparking the greatest leap forward in human progress ever known.

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, known as SETI, has been under way for decades, scanning the skies for signals from distant worlds. Although no confirmed evidence has yet been found, discoveries continue to build a compelling case that life may be

there

widespread. Thousands of planets have now been discovered orbiting distant stars, many lying within the “habitable zone” where liquid water could exist. At the same time, organic molecules, the basic building blocks of life, have been detected in deep space, while on Earth, strange organisms called extremophiles have shown us that life can thrive in boiling vents, frozen desserts and toxic environments once thought impossible to survive.

Each of these discoveries expands our understanding of where life might exist and brings us closer to answering the ultimate question. With powerful new telescopes and rapidly advancing

By August 1947, the committee recommended council place an 18-month deadline on the policy, but just before the time limit ended, council approached the Department of Building Materials to check the availability of building materials before final warnings were sent to property owners.

The Department replied, stating it could not support council’s position, as there was a great shortage of galvanised iron and steel, whereas local timber was readily available for owners to repair their existing timber posts and awnings.

Despite the unfeasibility of cantilevered awnings, in December 1950 the Urban Committee persuaded council to

technology, scientists are now closer than ever to detecting signs of life, and perhaps even intelligent life, elsewhere in the universe.

But if that moment comes, who decides what happens next? Should one nation speak for Earth, or should the decision belong to all humanity? These are no longer

tax changes causes house prices to fall slightly, these same populist voices bemoan the fact, claiming the tax changes are unfair. So, what is it? Are house prices influenced by migrant numbers or tax structures?

And, finally, Labor. You have a whopping majority and you have the public’s overwhelming support to ban all gambling advertising. Be bold and stand up to vested interests. We do not want something half-arsed that will be ineffective. Give us reason to hope that good policy is possible.

Regards, Peter Sobey, Valla.

impose a six-month timeframe, but again it was not enforced due to the scarcity of building materials.

Three years later, the committee persuaded council to again place a one-year deadline on completing the work.

This time, the Chamber of Commerce objected, stating it would be uneconomical to build anything but multi-storey buildings on the highly valued land and did not consider it possible until the town’s sewerage was completed. Again, council deferred its time limit and tried again in 1954. By this time, many shops had gradually been replaced with cantilevered awnings, while the remaining buildings with timber posts were to be rebuilt. Today, just one known building, at 81 West High Street, still features timber verandah posts.

questions for science fiction but real ethical challenges we may soon face. If the universe is alive with intelligence, the next great discovery may not simply be finding them, it may be deciding whether we should answer back. For more, visit Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com

Customer service is

not dead

DEAR News Of The Area,

In this age of poor customer service, there is hope out there that some people still believe in the principle that good service means returning customer business.

Last week the panel blind in my bedroom collapsed due to a broken plastic lug, which held the blind in place in the steel track.

I contacted several blind retailers in the Coffs area who all told me that they didn’t repair blinds, thus I would have to purchase a new one.

I was convinced that these

retailers were in the market for sales only.

One retailer I contacted, Scott of Shutters & Blinds in Coffs, turned up promptly the next morning to give me a quote on a new blind.

When I explained my dilemma to Scott, he said he would take a look at the damaged blind.

All in all he made two visits to my home that morning and fixed my blind.

I repeatedly offered to pay him for the work done but he refused to accept any payment.

In total he was at my home for approximately 90 minutes. His reasoning for refusing to accept payment was that he had

had a cancellation that morning so his time was his own.

However, I suspect that his mantra is based on his belief that the customer always comes first.

Rarely do you see this sort of customer service these days.

If I have to purchase new blinds in the future, Scott is the man I will always go to first and without doubt forward my recommendation to friends and colleagues.

If there was an award for good customer service, surely Scott and his company are most deserving.

Regards, Roger Thain, Coffs Harbour.

Versatile Beach House

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coastal tones and character-filled features carried throughout.

Offering five bedrooms across a flexible twostorey design, the layout is ideal for large families,

intergenerational living, or buyers seeking dual-living potential, with scope to live upstairs and holiday-let the lower level with a few simple updates.

Downstairs, a spacious entry foyer provides the perfect drop zone after a day at the beach, flowing through to a generous living area, two bedrooms, a separate toilet, shower

room, and laundry.

Upstairs, three further bedrooms are accompanied by a large living area, family bathroom, and a modern kitchen adjoining the dining room, which opens onto a covered rear entertaining deck.

At the front of the home, a full-length veranda extends off the lounge room, creating

another ideal space to relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.

Adding even more versatility is a rear spa room, currently used for storage, while vehicle accommodation includes a single lock-up garage, an attached carport, and the added bonus of full vehicular access to the rear yard.

With its outstanding position, adaptable floorplan, and unmistakable beach-house charm, this is a property that offers the lifestyle, flexibility, and future potential so many buyers dream of.

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Jetty Dunecare deserved better

DEAR News Of The Area, LINDY Davis (Letters, NOTA, 26/06/26) is right to feel aggrieved, both for herself and for Jetty Dunecare.

Jetty Dunecare has been a constant, committed, positive presence on the Coffs Coast.

Decades ago, they started working on the Jetty Foreshores, which had been so badly stripped of vegetation that sand from the beach

was blowing onto the rail tracks.

The little vegetation left there included noxious, invasive weeds.

They patiently rebuilt an important ecosystem through planting, nurturing and weeding. They stabilised the dunes and built an important habitat.

We owe them our thanks.

Instead, their funding from Coffs City Council has been reduced by $35,000 and their reputation called into question through incorrect

information.

Despite council accepting reports over a number of years, stating that Jetty Dunecare serviced 53 hectares of land, the assessment of value for money that formed part of councillors’ consideration of the budget was undertaken on an assumption of 16 hectares.

Of course, the calculation of the cost per hectare of their contribution was vastly overstated, leading to a conclusion that they provided poor

value for money.

That calculation was incorrect, misleading and damaging to Jetty Dunecare and its members.

It also formed part of a decision to reduce their funding.

At a subsequent meeting, I brought a motion to correct the record and address the damage. It was lost 5-4.

I accept that funding decisions are made by a majority vote of

councillors, but I found the refusal to acknowledge an error disappointing and damaging.

As a group, we should be able to acknowledge and correct an error. It’s one of the things that helps build trust with our community.

In the absence of a correction by council, I can only apologise as an individual councillor to the hardworking and committed members of Jetty Dunecare. They deserved better.

Regards, Councillor Tony Judge, Woolgoolga.

Rising sea levels a catastrophic threat to humans and other creatures

DEAR News Of The Area,

I would like to acknowledge that I do not have a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science (with a major in Oceans, Ice, and Climate) or Earth and Environmental Sciences, or Oceanography.

I can and do read regularly about climate change and the effects it is having on our Earth.

Sea level rise is a major issue for many who live close to the sea around the world.

It is one of many indicators that indicate the effects humans are having on this beautiful planet, and we all need to make ourselves aware and act to reduce the effects of climate change.

What's the difference between global and local sea level?

Global sea level trends and relative sea level trends are

different measurements. Just as the surface of the Earth is not flat, the surface of the ocean is also not flat - in other words, the sea surface is not changing at the same rate globally. Sea level rise at specific locations may be more or less than the global average due to many local factors: subsidence, upstream flood control, erosion, regional ocean currents, variations in land height, and whether the land is still rebounding from the compressive weight of Ice Age glaciers.

Here are some examples: New York. Like many coastal cities around the world, New York is at immediate and growing risk from rising sea levels. The 520 miles of shoreline of their city of islands include working waterfronts, beachfront communities built right up to the Atlantic Ocean, and

neighborhoods built on landfill and historic marshlands. In New York the sea level has risen eight inches since 1970, and the city has spent billions on mitigation works. Reading articles and talking with a neighbour whose daughter lives in New York some cannot use the basement or ground floor areas of their apartments because of sea level rises. The city has a budget for climate change mitigation, stating investments made today will shape New Yorkers’ lives for decades to come.

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is charged with ensuring that the city’s $115.1 billion expense budget (Fiscal Year 2026) and planned capital funding of $196.7 billion (Fiscal Years 20252035) are managed responsibly and effectively so the city has the

resources to meet its needs now and in the future.

Papua and New Guinea

Tens of thousands of people hae been displaced because of sea level rise.

Two years ago fisher Siri James lived on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, in a small village near Pariva beach. But as the tides continued to rise, James was forced to move further in from the shore.

“It’s not easy moving inland, I was born and raised by the seas, I am a fisherman. I know the flow of tides and currents, I know when the wind will come strongly and when it will rain – but now I don’t understand why everything is changing,” says James, who is in his early 40s.

He says the tides “seem to be growing every day”.

Oceans around Papua New

Guinea are rising rapidly. Current modeling projects an increase of 15 cm by 2030, with estimates soaring between 20 to 60 cm by 2090, depending on global emission.

Extreme natural fluctuations tied to the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) severely exacerbate these rates. During El Niño events, temporary localised sea level changes can spike by up to 30 mm per year.

High ocean temperatures are melting ice sheets, intensifying storms, and causing king tides to swallow low-lying atolls and islands.

Sir David Attenborough has warned that rising sea levels and ocean warming present catastrophic threats to coastal cities and marine ecosystems globally.

Regards, Colin Hutton, Thora.

Why fear diversity when it enriches us all

DEAR News Of The Area,

NO country in the modern world is truly monocultural.

Having lived in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and, for a short time, Cambodia, as well as travelling to around 16 countries, I have seen firsthand that every nation is shaped by a rich mix of cultures, ethnicities, languages and faiths. Diversity is not an exception; it is the reality of our world.

Even within my own family of six people, our ancestry includes Burmese, two different Chin ethnic

groups, Irish, Scottish, Russian (Ethnic Russian), Indian, Chinese and Rakhine heritage. We see this diversity as a strength and something to celebrate.

Cultural diversity brings a wonderful variety of foods, traditions, languages, ideas, and experiences that enrich our lives and broaden our understanding of one another, resulting in a stronger and more resilient society.

The reality is that our planet itself is multicultural. Diversity is not something new or unusual, is a natural part of human society and

has been throughout history.

Australia is no different. Our nation has been shaped by First Nations peoples, successive generations of migrants, and people from every corner of the globe who have contributed to our communities, economy and way of life.

No one is less Australian because their cultural background is different.

No one is less Australian because they speak a language other than English at home.

No one is less Australian

because they follow a different faith, enjoy different foods, or maintain cultural traditions passed down through generations.

Australia is a diverse and multicultural country that values respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We embrace and celebrate our differences while recognising that we are united by a shared commitment to Australia’s laws, democratic principles, and values.

Regardless of our cultural backgrounds, mutual respect and adherence to the law help us live,

Free ADHD diagnosis and care on the way

By Eve NESMITH

THE costly process of obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may soon be free for people aged 6 and over..

Funding announced during the recent NSW Budget will provide up to 2,500 eligible

people access to free GP consultations for ADHD from early 2027.

Children and adults seeking an ADHD assessment typically require multiple long appointments, which can cost between $500 and $1,500 with large gap fees.

“This is just another step towards building a system where ADHD care can be delivered based on need, not income,” said NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson..

“Affordability is a fundamental part of a strong public health system, not an optional extra.”

As a result of the new $11.7 million package, GPs who are trained as endorsed prescribers will be able to provide free ADHD assessments and followup appointments for up to 2,500 patients aged 6 and older.

These GPs will receive up to $600 per patient to help cover the cost of support activities such as clinic administration, preassessment tools, or input from other clinicians such as dietitians or psychologists.

The package also includes $2.7 million to support GPs to complete endorsed prescriber training, $5.7 million to fund specialist paediatric and

psychiatry services to provide clinical support for GPs, and $1.8 million to encourage ongoing uptake of the reforms and give GPs access to allied health assessments and support to aid in diagnosis.

The new plan was announced in the recent 2026-27 NSW Budget and builds on the reforms already made by the NSW Government to make ADHD care and diagnosis more accessible and deliver relief to people who need it.

Previously, people seeking ADHD care had to navigate a costly and overloaded

work, and thrive together as one community.

At the end of the day, our shared humanity is far more important than our differences. Life is too short to create division or hostility based on culture, language or belief. Instead, we should learn from one another and celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger, more vibrant and more resilient.

Diversity does not weaken a nation, it enriches it.

Regards, Htun Htun Oo (H2O)

non-GP specialist system, experiencing long wait times and high fees, which could delay treatment, particularly for children.

“These are simple changes to the way healthcare is delivered that will make it easier and more affordable for families to access the care they need,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns.

“For many families, when times are tough every dollar counts and healthcare may not be a priority. By making these free ADHD consultations available we hope this means families won’t have to go without critical healthcare.”

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'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

By Anna HARRINGTON, AAP

AUSTRALIA’S World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos' stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe.

Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams.

So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia's World Cup journey to an end.

Australia's senior international games against Egypt are limited to hitouts in 1987 and 2010.

But Metcalfe, Harry Souttar and Cameron Devlin were in the Olyroos squad that suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to Egypt in Tokyo in 2021 that knocked them out of the Olympics.

That means the clash on Friday (4am Saturday AEST) in Arlington, Texas is personal.

"I remember that," Metcalfe said on Sunday.

"It actually feels like a blur, to be honest.

"They were quite a big physical team. I just remember it being really humid and hot and we didn't play our best game.

"They ruined our dream. So, yeah, I guess you could say it's a bit of a revenge,

personally."

All eyes are on Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah, who is battling a left hamstring strain and is under a serious fitness cloud.

Egypt will be without suspended midfielder Mohanad Lasheen.

Metcalfe was among the Socceroos watching as Salah came off then Egypt held on for a 1-1 draw with Iran and locked in a clash with Australia.

"We're excited, I mean, the game against Iran was pretty hectic at the end," Metcalfe said.

"But we know the quality they've got, and we got to watch them play a bit, so we understand how they play in their mentality and their willingness on and off the ball."

Egypt are a more aggressive prospect than Australia faced against Paraguay.

That could play in Australia's favour if space is left in behind for the likes of Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda to exploit.

"It could suit us, the way we set up. I think we're pretty good off the counter, so I think that could shock them a little bit," Metcalfe said.

"But we haven't gone into that much detail."

The Socceroos have taken a "why not us" approach to their dream of claiming an elusive World Cup knockout win - determined to enjoy a dream that could end at any moment.

"We've come so far. I don't think anyone expected us to even get out of the group," Metcalfe said.

"We're all buzzing just to have this amazing achievement and be able to be in this knockout stage.

"We're fully confident

and after our performances, I think we've got a really good shot."

Australia are currently ranked world No.28 with Egypt's live ranking sitting at No.26, meaning the Socceroos can't really lean into an underdog status.

"We thrive as being the underdogs, I feel like we always have, but I mean whatever the odds are - it doesn't bother us," Metcalfe said.

"But if we have to, I think

against Paraguay, we showed that we can dominate a game with the ball.

"It was probably our best performance with the ball, and we were calm, and looking forward, I think we'll be aiming to do the same thing."

Metcalfe is also among the Socceroos to have experienced Dallas Stadium, home to the NFL's Cowboys - having played a 2-2 draw with Mexico there in 2023.

"It's an amazing

stadium," Metcalfe said.

"It was a bit of a weird one, because I remember for some reason they had a DJ playing during our game as well.

"I actually don't know why, but every time Maty Ryan got the ball, they would just start playing a song, which I thought was a bit weird.

"But it's an amazing stadium, the facilities are incredible ... it's pretty awesome."

Wins to Comets, Ghosts, and Roosters

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Comets, Grafton Ghosts, and Nambucca Roosters have been victorious during Round 9 of the Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Grafton Ghosts became the first team to beat the Sawtell Panthers this season, knocking off the ladder leaders 18-16 in front of their home fans at Frank McGuren Field.

The Coffs Harbour

Comets consolidated third spot on the ladder, besting the Woolgoolga Seahorses by 34-8 at Solitary Island Sports Ground.

The Nambucca Roosters triumphed 36-24 at home against the South Grafton Rebels.

First grade ladder

1.Sawtell Panthers. 16 points. 7 wins. 1 loss. 1 bye. Points differential (p.d): 94. 2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 12 points. 5 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): 84. 3.Coffs

Harbour Comets. 12 points.

4 wins. 3 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): 30. 4.Macksville Sea Eagles. 10 points. 3 wins. 4 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): -24.

5.Grafton Ghosts. 8 points. 3 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -34. 6.Nambucca Roosters. 8 points. 3 wins. 5 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -36. 7.South Grafton Rebels. 6 points. 2 wins. 6 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -114.

Reserves

The Sawtell Panthers maintained top spot on the ladder after having a 34-16

Premier League wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Woolgoolga Wolves have continued their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win at home against the Sawtell Scorpions, during the latest round of North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season. Round 11 also saw the Urunga Raiders record a 3-1 win against Bellingen FC in

Bellingen, and the Northern Storm and Maclean Bobcats share the points in a 0-0 draw at Korora Oval. Round 12

The Men’s Premier League season continues this weekend with Round 12 matches.

Ladder leaders the Woolgoolga Wolves travel to take on the third-placed Maclean Bobcats in the

match of the round.

The Sawtell Scorpions host the Urunga Raiders at Toormina Oval, the Coffs City United Lions host the Northern Storm at Forsyth Park, and Bellingen FC host the Coffs Coast Tigers at Connell Park.

Men’s ladder

1.Woolgoolga Wolves. 28 points. 9 wins. 1 draw. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d):

win against the Grafton Ghosts.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses edged out the Coffs Harbour Comets, 20-18.

The Nambucca Roosters had a 24-20 win against the South Grafton Rebels.

Women’s

The Grafton Ghosts kept their undefeated run going after having an 18-12 win against the Sawtell Panthers.

The Coffs Harbour Comets broke through for their first win of the season,

24. 2.Northern Storm. 19 points. 6 wins. 1 draw. 1 loss. (g.d): 22. 3.Maclean Bobcats. 17 points. 5 wins. 2 draws. 3 losses. (g.d): -3. 4.Yamba Breakers. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): 2. 5.Sawtell Scorpions. 11 points. 3 wins. 2 draws. 3 losses. (g.d): 4. 6.Coffs City United Lions. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -4. 7.Urunga Raiders. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 7 losses. (g.d): -16. 8.Bellingen FC. 6 points. 2 wins. 7 losses.

defeating the Woolgoolga Seahorses 22-18.

The Nambucca Roosters smashed the South Grafton Rebels 34-4.

Under 18s

The Sawtell Panthers maintained second spot on the ladder with a 24-12 win against the Grafton Ghosts.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses defeated the Coffs Harbour Comets 34-24.

Round 10

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues

(g.d): -14. 9.Coffs Coast Tigers. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -15.

Women’s

The Coffs City United Lionesses went to the top of the Women’s Premier League ladder after a 5-1 win against the Woolgoolga Wildcats in Woolgoolga.

The Boambee Eagles had a 3-0 win against the Northern Storm at Ayrshire Park.

The Boambee Eagles also had a 2-1 win against the

with Round 10 matches this weekend.

Ladder leaders the Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the South Grafton Rebels to kick off the round on Saturday afternoon.

The Coffs Harbour Comets host the Macksville Sea Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Geoff King Motors Oval.

The Nambucca Roosters host the Grafton Ghosts on Sunday afternoon.

Northern Storm in their midweek catch up game at York Street Oval.

Women’s ladder 1.Coffs City United Lionesses. 21 points. 7 wins. 2 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 28. 2.Urunga Raiders. 21 points. 7 wins. 1 loss. (g.d): 23. 3.Woolgoolga Wildcats. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -9. 4.Boambee Eagles. 8 points. 2 wins. 2 draws. 5 losses. (g.d): -20. 5.Northern Storm. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 8 losses. (g.d): -22.

Coffs to host Australian Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best young rugby league talent for the third straight year.

Following the success of the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League (ASSRL) Championships over the past two years, the C.ex Coffs International Stadium will once again host the national event, from Saturday, 4 July, to Saturday, 11 July.

This year’s Championships features an expanded and more comprehensive competition format.

In addition to the return of the Under 18s male and female teams representing mainland states and territories, this year’s championships will also include Under 16s teams.

The National Championships have long been an integral part of the NRL’s talent identification program, providing an important stepping-stone for many current NRL and NRLW players.

It has had a longstanding reputation as an

important conduit for the development of Australia’s future professional and senior players, showcasing the rugby league stars of tomorrow in tournament conditions.

Combined Catholic Colleges and host organisation, Tim White, highlighted that the return to Coffs Harbour has been made possible through a strong collaborative partnership between the NRL, Coffs Harbour City

Council, and the ASSRL.

“The Championships in 2024 and 2025 provided outstanding experiences for players, coaching staff, supporters, and the broader community,” he said.

return was a natural one, supported by continued confidence in the region’s high-quality facilities, infrastructure, and community engagement.

“The decision to

“These Championships will not only showcase

elite-level competition but also reinforce the region’s capability to successfully host major sporting events and deliver exceptional experiences for all participants and spectators.”

q The Queensland Representative School Sport 18s Boys side celebrate their grand final victory in Coffs Harbour last year.

Coffs Basketball wrap

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s winter season continued with Round 8 games played at Sportz Central.

Men’s A-Grade ladder leaders Sweet Home Wembanyama remained undefeated after having a 5448 victory against We Can't

By: Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Breakers have earnt bragging rights with a 13.9 (87) to 10.6 (66) win against the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints in their local derby at Fitzroy Oval, during Round 11 of the AFL North Coast season.

President of the NSW It was the Breakers second win from three meetings against the Saints this season.

Dunk. Cooper Patricks top scored for the winners with 32 points.

Magic Pandas defeated

Breakers win local derby

Reserves

The Port Macquarie Magpies had a dominant 14.14 (98) to 1.3 (9) win against the Northern Beaches Blues in Woolgoolga.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers belted the Grafton Tigers, 15.14 (104) to 2.0 (12).

The Port Macquarie Magpies had a 5.14 (44) to 2.4 (16) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.

Women’s

What’s on this week

By Aiden BURGESS

Friday, 3 July

Football

North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season - Round 13.

Coffs City United Lionesses vs Boambee Eagles at Forsyth Park. 6.45pm.

Saturday, 4 July

Australian Rules

Football

AFL North Coast season –Round 12.

Northern Beaches Blues vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. 2.20pm.

Baseball

Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s season at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

Football

Friday, 3 July 2026

North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season - Round 12.

Coffs City United Lions vs Northern Storm at Forsyth Park. 5pm.

Sawtell Scorpions vs Urunga Raiders at Toormina Oval. 5pm.

Bellingen FC vs Coffs Coast Tigers at Connell Park. 5pm.

Maclean Bobcats vs Woolgoolga Wolves at Barry Watts Oval. 5pm.

North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season - Round 13.

Urunga Raiders vs Northern Storm at Urunga Recreation Reserve. 5pm.

Netball

Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s junior

competition at Vost Park Netball Courts.

Rugby League

Group 2 Rugby League season – Round 10.

South Grafton Rebels vs Sawtell Panthers at McKittrick Park. 2.40pm.

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Rugby Union

Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season – Round 9.

Coffs Harbour Snappers vs SCU Marlins at Coffs Rugby Park.

Grafton Redmen vs Hastings Valley Vikings.

Port Macquarie Pirates vs Kempsey Cannonballs.

Sunday, 5 July

WFI Insurance 79-65, Zavier Martin and Bryce Sully both top scored with 24 points each.

White Chocolate beat The Flame Trees 70-63, Rex Clutario top scored with 23 points.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints kept their unbeaten record intact with a 6.5 (41) to 2.3 (15) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

Under 18s

Coffs Harbour Breakers/ Nambucca Valley smashed the Sawtell/Toormina Saints, 17.12 (114) to 6.5 (41).

Round 12

The AFL North Coast

Australian Rules Football

AFL North Coast junior season.

Rugby League

Group 2 Rugby League season – Round 10.

Coffs Harbour Comets vs Macksville Sea Eagles at Geoff King Motors Oval. 2.40pm.

Nambucca Roosters vs Grafton Ghosts at Coronation Park. 2.40pm.

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Monday, 6 July

Basketball

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s winter season at Sportz Central.

Rugby League

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League

The Chihuahuas had a 77-61 win against 8-Teens, Phoenix Versfeld had a game high 34 points.

Can't Catch A Breath were 49-38 winners against Seahorses Shredders.

Men’s B-Grade ladder

season continues this weekend, with Round 12 matches in Woolgoolga and Port Macquarie.

The Northern Beaches Blues host the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The Port Macquarie Magpies and Grafton Tigers reserves, and the Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers/

Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Touch Football

Coffs Harbour Touch Association’s winter competition at Sawtell Toormina Sport and Recreation Club. From 6.10pm.

Tuesday, 7 July

Football

North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season.

Coffs Coast Tigers vs Sawtell Scorpions at Polwarth Drive Fields. 8pm.

Oztag

Coffs Harbour Oztag’s mixed winter season at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club. From 5.50pm.

Rugby League

Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

leaders The Bricklayers defeated Narwhals Social 60-16.

Josh Harrigan and Luke Herber both top scored with 20 points each.

27 Days beat Walsh’s Plumbing 60-29.

Nambucca Valley Under 18s play off in Port Macquarie.

Senior men’s ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 28 points. 7 wins. 2 losses. 152.87%. 2.Port Macquarie Magpies. 24 points. 6 wins. 3 losses. 183.33%. 3.Sawtell/ Toormina Saints. 16 points. 4 wins. 4 losses. 102.17%. 4.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 points. 0 wins. 8 losses. 30.66%.

Wednesday, 8 July

Netball

Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s senior competition at Vost Park Netball Courts.

Oztag Coffs Harbour Oztag’s men’s winter season at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club. From 5.50pm.

Rugby League Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Thursday, 9 July Netball

Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s mixed competition at Vost Park Netball Courts.

Rugby League Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

SPORT RESULTS COFFS COAST News Of The Area

Park Beach Bowls Club Results

By Doug POWELL

OPEN Triples Tuesday 23/6/2026

W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, C. Jones d P. Wirth, P. Booth, P. Elliott

D. Catling, R. Wisely, M. Star d C. Williamson, G. Stanford, R. Lane

J. Long, C. Weatherall, J. Dunn d S. Crawford, R. Alford, I. Trengove

M. Shaw, J. Millar, A. Dorrington

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 22/6/26

K Mason, J Cherne, C Christian DEF C Veerhuis, B Connors, Ron

R Avery, J Fleming, D Speck DEF

R Avery, S Mason, G Davidson

B Tremayne, L Read, A Day DEF

E Korchma, Linda, S Fleming

L Kratz, D Anderson DEF P Day, L Mitchell

P Roach, B Eden DEF J Chapman, K Taylor

TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls 23/6/26

R Cook/D Ide, C Sherrin, D

Swimming North Coast AGM

By Faye ROWLES

SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 2025

Held at Sawtell RSL

One of the best AGM held since SNC inception this year 11. All the positions on Management were filled and all except one on the Standing Committees.

President, Ann Pilkie presented 2025/26 Champion Clubs for Division 1—Coffs Harbour, Alstonville and Port Macquarie. Division 2—Port Macquarie, Macksville and Taree. Finally the Short Course which had just been completed last weekend—Alstonville, Coffs Harbour and Sawtell. Also at this meet the Mixed Medley Relay—Alstonville.

In the ATSC report Jennie Riley presented Janelle Barnett and father Robert Guyer both from Kempsey with awards for 45 years of service and 25 years of service to Lynn Connell from Dorrigo. Official of the year

Zara Phillips from Port

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 23rd June 2026

Main Draw Winners: - Brian Ng - R/U - Norm Monaghan

Consolation Winners: - Due to a large turnout of members, time constraints prevented the final from being played.

The final will be played Tuesday 30 June - prior to the regular Tuesday competition

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 29th June 2026

9 Hole Stroke Net 12 Starters Bryan Symes 34 w/c/b, Andy Gibson 34 c/b, Glwyn Dawson 34

d S. Meyer, G. Meyer, J. Barker

K. Morrison, V. Valentine, D. Valentine d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, A. Campbell

M. England, E. Kidd, C. England

drew A. Stone, A. Orr, J. Phillips

K. Kaaden, P. Lawrence, S. Kindred d J. Watts, S. Macca, B. Nicholson

J. Keough, J. Clarke, S. Jones d K. Raymond, M. Cutts, J. Murtas

G. Brewis, E. Tindall, S. Bailey d J. McLeod, P. Wroe, D. Hull

Grebert DEF L Wheeler, M Friend, J Townsend

J Cox, G Pickard, C Irvine DEF R Hincin, B Connors, N Foy

M McDonald, B Pyke, A Day DEF R Lucas, J Fleming, G StauntonLatimer

H Muir, J Wheeler, M Baguley

DEF T Goninan, S Flint, T Rhoades

WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls

24/6/26

N Wong, W Vaughn, J Townsend

DEF G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar

D Anderson, L Dyson, D Speck

DEF R Smithers, S Shaw. R Petterson

G Hitchin, R McLennan, S Wilkinson DEF C Christian, D Wheeler, M Aujard

Macquarie.

We then went onto the Election of Management Committee.

President- Ballet between Donald Law Lisaye more Workers and Ann Pilkie Laurieton—Donald was successful

Vice President North Faye Rowles Twin Towns

Vice President South John Miall Port Macquarie

Secretary Joanne Hodgson Bellingen

Treasurer Helen Greem

Twin Towns

Competition Coordinator

Kathryn Robinson Grafton

Registrar Graham Canning Lismore Workers

Area Technical Swimming Coordinator (ATSC) Jennie

Riley Woodenbong

Development Coordinator

Ann Pilkie Laurieton

Standing Committees

Competition

Samatha Berge, Coffs Harbour- Raymond Clark, Macksville-Kristy Magann Lismore-Ian Smith, TareeWarren Phillips, Port

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Dianne RICHARDS

MONDAY June 29, 2026

There were 17 Starters Winner. John Rogan 33 c/b R/u Frank Garth 33c/b 2R/u. Tony Withers 34 NTP. 11th Bob Fairclough (ITH) & Dianne Richards 12th Frank Garth 15th. Mark Ashcroft & Dianne Richards

Putting Bob Fairclough 14

NAGA Trevor Kempnich c/b 48 FROG Robyn Skinner 26 Bob sunk the only birdie for the day on the 11th. Reminder that Monday Vets will not be on next Monday July 6th, we will see everyone on July 13th weather permitting.

N. Scott, R. Heinrich, M. Proud

d M. Ross, T. Sullivan, J. Alford, N. McVicar

C. Domjahn, T. Lainchbury, D. Condon d Gurber, A. Plain, B. Merchant

S. Ward, J. Thorn, M. Berube d S. Rodwell, J. Rodwell, D. Walsh

A. Taylor, L. Morris, R. Oakley d K. Bienefelt, D. Francis, P. Lilly

Men’s Triples

Thursday 25/6/2026

J. Bradley, D. Miles, S. Russ d A.

B Clugston, S Sillar, B Fitzpatrick

DEF J Rice, R Williams, G Patrick

G Peel, T Mitchell, L P:reston

DEDF I Muller, L Zecchinati, P Warby

P Swain, D Bond, P Roach DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris

D Isaacs, R Wardrop, B Martin

DEF N McCelland, M Pollard, J Urge

N Stahlhut, P Weir M McGuire

DEF I Maderic, G Walsh, M Jenkins

M Hastings, A Jones, G Blackman

DEF G Stewart, W Kellam, M Gibbons

T Brooks, R Cridge, G Dennis

DEF P Paunovic, I Muller, A Sorbello

FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls

26/6/26

T Brooks, R Cridge, P Warby DEF

Macquarie (one still to be elected)

Development

Samatha Bergen Coffs Harbour-Helen Phipps Coffs Harbour- Simon Watkins, Trinity Lismore, Kristy Magann, Lismore, Todd Graham Macksville and Jennifer Eggleston Laurtieton.

Technical

Jannelle Banett, Kempsey- Helen Green, Twin Towns- Joanne Hodgson, Bellingen- Donald Law, Lismore Workers- Warren Phillips, Port MacquarieAnn Pilkie, Laurieton- Faye Rowles, Twin Towns.

Public Officer- Ann Pilkie Laurieton

Finally Patrons- All State and Federal Politicians in the Area.

Date of next AGM is 27/6/27.

Quite a successful AGM

Plain, n. Gavenlock, B. Merchant

J. Groat, M. McCabe, R. Wisely d J. Long, J. Watts, K. Watts

H. Katala, R. Aitken G. Colman d T. Lainchbury, M. Baker, R. Harris

P. Hall, A.Dorring, N. Scot, S. Dodd d R. Shephard, D. Valentine, P. Webb, H. Schipp

D. Catling, B. Garner, B. Trotman d C. Brian, P. Elliott, P. Lilly

P. North, P. Booth, J. Dunn d J. Lowndes, G. Meyer, C. Lloyd

M. Berube, M. Star, C.

J Simmons, A Baker, D Holland

J Urge, G Dennis, T Karam DEF R Avery, G Nitschke, J Richardson M Friend, M Baguley, A Sorbello DEF H Muir, L Read, C Christian Kev Taylor, Ken Taylor G Hampson DEF J Brown, J Smithers,

Safety Beach Women's Golf

By Michelle MERRIKIN

WHAT a hoot, 31 players turned out to play the Queen Stableford. Team Spiller, Batty and Castle took the event out with Susan Spiller in yet again excellent form with a birdie on

Weatherall d R. Felton, G. Miller, J. Swan

B. Walmsley, H. Major, S. Crawford d L. Goodacre, P. Wirth, D. Wilson

K. Bienefelt, G. Stanford, K. Morrison d G. Brewis, P. Toy, L. Morris

G. Williams, R. Beaumont, A. Campbell d W. Grimshaw, J. Robinson, I. Trengove

C. McLeod, P. Newman, D. Hull d D. Burridge, T. Cooper, W. Moore

G Patrick

W Vaughn, D Anderson, G Walsh DEF N Wong, P Paunovic, L Dyson

D Frost, A Day, D Wheeler DEF G Trevaskis, G Staunton-Latimer N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend DEF J Rice, R Williams, L Preston

Snappers undefeated

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40

Walton in the first 15 minutes before the Vikings clicked into gear with three unanswered tries to lead 19-14 at the break,” de Dassel said.

“Some stern half-time words saw the Snappers take back the lead early in the second half.

“Fletcher Partlin scored the first of his three tries not long after the commencement of the second half and the Snappers held on to their lead for the rest of the game.

“1st Grade have the bye next week before taking on the Port Pirates on back-to-back weekends.

“July 11 in Port (catch up game from washed out Round 5) and then as hosts in Round 10 in

Coffs on July 18.

“The Reserve Grade side also tasted success with a 50-17 win. Both senior men’s sides remain undefeated.

“The Snappers women had the bye and will take on cross-town rivals Marlins next weekend to celebrate NAIDOC week.”

The Port Macquarie Pirates moved into second spot on the ladder, defending their home turf against the Grafton Redmen, 4127.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves had a 50-17 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings, and the SCU Marlins went down by 35-13 against the Kempsey Cannonballs in Crescent Head.

The SCU Marlins women lost 17-12 to the Kempsey Cannonballs.

Round 9

The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues with Round 9 matches this weekend.

Coffs Harbour Snappers host the SCU Marlins at Coffs Rugby Park, in their second local derby of the season.

The Port Macquarie Pirates host the Kempsey Cannonballs, and the Grafton Redmen host the Hastings Valley Vikings.

First grade ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Snappers. 27 points. 5 wins. 1 draw. 0 losses. Points differential. (p.d): 125. 2.Port Macquarie Pirates. 21 points. 4 wins. 1 loss. (p.d): 57. 3.Hastings Valley Vikings. 19 points. 3 wins. 4 losses. (p.d): -31. 4.Grafton Redmen. 17 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (p.d): 28. 5.Kempsey Cannonballs. 3 points. 0 wins. 6 losses. (p.d): -179.

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

By Vicki SILVER

MONDAY Vets Results Monday 22nd June 2026

45 Members and Visitors played a 9 hole single stableford event in perfect golfing conditions today.

Winners: Gents

Alan Turner 24 points

Coffs Harbour Golf Club

By Barb WILSON

TUESDAY 23rd June 2026 -

Ladies 9-hole Maximum Stroke Westlakes

Overall Winners

1. Sue Flanders 31

2. Jenny Shepherd 36

3. Jo Foggiato 37 c/b NTP

22nd hole - Phillipa Burrows 27cm, Anne King-Scott 205cm 26th hole - Tania Norberry 360cm, Sandra Dollin 225cm

Wednesday 24th June 2026 -

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

HOWARD St Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match. Master

Grade: Jake B 94.7, Daniel F 92.3,,A

Grade: Andrew R 97.10, Jayden C 93.5, Johan G 90.6, Alan N 90.5, Chris M 84.1, Geoff S 79.0,,B Grade: James B 73.1, Steve C 78.0, Dave K 71.1, Allan M 78.1, Sam M 85.4, Gary M 81.2, Marl P 76.1, Carl P 81.0, Danny W 77.2,,C Grade: Bill A 42.0, Jay A 76.2, Scott A 48.0, Jesse Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Margaret ILES

FRIDAY 26th June, 2026

Group A (Division 1 & Division 2)

Monday Vets Results

By Vicki SILVER

TODAY we had 60 members and visitors play a four person Team event - STADBROSE FOURS. Although very wet under foot, the results were well received.

First with 37 Points: Ian Saunders

Jane Day

Steve Fear

Park Beach Women's Bowls Club

By Anne ORR

SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday

24.6.26. J Rodwell, C Irvine, A Orr def T Sullivan, R Jupp, R Crestani; T Welsh/B Fane, C Sherrin, C Garrett drew M Webb, N Barker, S Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

18/6 PLAY 9 Andy Gibson 19. Balls to 15c/b

23/6 Medley Stableford Justin Hughes 42, Dieder Galas 38, Lochie Smith 37, Travis Carter 36, Peter Lupton 33c/b, Ian Rowe

Jeff Howlett 16 c/b

Garry Silver 16 c/b

Trevor Bissett 16

Gents Ball Comp:

Robert Standing 15 c/b

John Wilgress 15 c/b

Mark Cooney 15

Ladies:

Vicki Silver 17

Joan Levingston 16 c/b

Bev Miles 16 c/b

Ladies 4 person Waltz Stableford

Lakes

Overall Winners

1. Jo Habgood & Tania

Norberry & Denise Turnbull & Sue Flanders

2. Suzanne McOrist & Cath Bailey & Jane Durler & Louise Knight

NTP

3rd hole - Kerry Wilson 300cm, Judy Everitt 1905cm, Sue Flanders 29cm

6th hole - Marea Boys 415cm, Jo Foggiato 20cm

12th hole - Suzanne McOrist 218cm, Robyn Palmer 273cm,

B 67.0, Choie B 30.0, Shane B 80.2, Logan D 73.1, Ashley G 45.0, Geoff H 71.1, Sam H 70.4, Phil H 72.0, Wendi H 41.0, Matt K 76.6, Hugh N 73.4, Mitch U 68.5, Jacob W 65.0

OPEN Sights: Shane B 92.2, Carl P 95.4, Jacob W 93.2, Daniel F 92.2, Jake B 89.4, Phil H 87.3, Johan G 85.0, Mark P 76.1, Matt K 71.0, Dave K 67.1, Mitch U 63.1

The 50m F-Class match. Sam H 188.2, Geoff H 152.0, Jacob W 185.5, Mark P 185.4, Johan G 191.7, Matt K 185.3, Danny W 197.8, Carl P 194.6, Bill A 172.3, Phil H 192.5, Jesse

Reece Baker d Char Berglund 3/0, Tyler Macarthy d Michael Hobincu 3/0, Tim Garrad d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Dominic Arjona d Ann Joy 3/1.

Division 1

Reece Baker d Dominic Arjona

Carol Hughs

Second with 33 points on a count back:

Chris Tessari

Brian Pollard

Ros Bennett

Wendy Fenton

Also with 33 points on a count back:

Ruth Challinor

Barbara Wilson

Julie Reynolds

Lyn Whitelaw

Willis; C Sheridan, V Valentine, V Slater def A M Taylor, J Woodford, M Monck; S Hancock, P Watts, R DeMeio def K Cundy, C Keogh, S Wilson; J Parry, C McVicar, J Alford def A McConachy, P Garner, F Gaunt; D Doyle, J Clarke, B Johns def L Mitchell, M Gudgeon, M Watt; S Betts, E Blanton, E Kidd def T Thorn, M Shaw, C Treharne;

(Coffs Harbour) 33c/b. Balls to 30. NTP 7 A: Alan Wallis, B: Jeffrey Vanderwyk, C: Charmaine Edwards. NTP 11 A: Chris Chapman, B: Brian Holman, C: David Jackson (pro pin) 24/6 Stableford A: Chris Constable 35, Natalie Oliver

31. B: Narelle Hall 34, Kerry Humphreys 29. C: Robyn

Roz Bennett 14c/b

Ladies Ball Comp:

Sandy Skinner 14

Caroline Whitelegge 13 c/b

Jackie Wilgress 13

Nearest the Pins: 12th Hole Joan Levingston & Alan Turner

15th Hole Frances Gaunt & Alan Turner

Next week is a Team Event/shot Gun Start 8.30 for 9am.

Fiona Ross 50cm 15th hole - Kerryn Little 158cm, Bev Miles 150cm Friday 26th June 2026Ladybird Challenge - Ladies Single Stableford Lakes

Overall Winners

1. Karen Brown 39

2. Margot Gook 37

3. Prue Trethowan 36 c/b

4. Tania Norberry 36

5. Ying Pfeifer 35 c/b

6. Ada Lynch 35 c/b

NTP

3rd hole - Gina Dodd 59cm, Tania Norberry 330cm

6th hole - Marea Boys 425cm

B 181.2, Logan D 175.1, Ashley G 121.1, Daniel F 191.7, Shane B 48.0, Jake B 190.5, Dave K 158.0

Howard St Rimfire Range. The 60m Field Class match. Master

Grade: Jake B 90.7, Daniel F 97.10, Ben R 98.11, A Grade: Johan G 88.7, Geoff S 90.4, Cherelle S 86.4, B Grade: James B 87.3, David F 74.2, Dave K 79.2, Allan M 81.3, Danny W 83.4, C Grade: Mark B 72.2, Jesse B 68.3, Choie B 58.1, Sally B 39.1, Shane B 75.1, Logan D 67.1, Tim D 50.0, Noah F 35.0, Leah G 79.1, James H 57.1, Geoff H 80.5, Sam H

3/0, Tyler Macarthy d Tim Garrad 3/0, Tim Garrad d Dominic Arjona 3/2, Reece Baker d Tyler Macarthy 3/0.

WINNER: Reece Baker from Tyler Macarthy. Division 2

Fourth with 33 points on a count back:

David Eather

Susan Maione

Chris Oddy

Neil Sutton

Ball Comp: Lin Kildea, Betty Snow, Meryl Fisher & Jackie Wilgress - 33 points And Kirsty Arthur, Roger Martin, Denise Turnbull & Jean O’Connor -

M England, B Bodel, J PearceKennedy def C Venturi, M Long, D Futcher; M Crawford, C Domjahn, D Walsh def D Hargraves, J Farrell, Y Schmidt. Friday 26.6.26. M England, C England def D Futcher, R Lane; S Hancock, T Morris, L Morris def J Rodwell, R Oakley, M Starr; E Tindall, V Slater def R Finch, D Frances; G Duffey, D

Thomson 30, Lynda Wood

29. Balls to 27. NTP 3 3: Trish Bailey, NTP 7 2:Natalie Oliver, Kerrie Pitman (pro pin). NTP 11 1:Chris Constable 25/6 Play 9 Stephen Provost 18. Ball to 16 27/6 Stableford Lochie Smith 39, Hamish Day

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club

Handicap Championships -

Singles

Winner: Dave H

Runner up: Ricky

180s

Sam (1)

High pegs

Paul (150)

12th hole - Tracey Foster 356cm, Denise Kaiser 155cm 15th hole - Debby France 385cm, Prue Trethowan 12cm Saturday 27th June 2026 - Golf NSW Medal Round 5 - Ladies Stroke Westlakes

Overall Winners

1. Ada Lynch 69

2. Jan Kirk 72 c/b

Gross Winner

1. Alex Brett 81

Putting Winner

1. Trish Nance

NTP

3rd hole - Jacoa Bailey 355cm 26th hole - Gayle Jones 259cm

66.1, Phil H 70.1, Matt K 69.2, Cherie P 60.3, Daniel R 38.0

Mitch U 62.2, Brendon W 75.2, Visitors: Todd McLean 75.1, Hohn Whyte 46.1, Jonathon Whyte 48.1

The 50m F-Class match. Leah G 183.4, Phil H 193.8, Jesse B 187.1, James H 169.0, Daniel F 195.7, Danny W 187.3, Dave K 147.5, Cherelle S 199.13, Johan G 198.9, Logan D 188.3, Mark B 195.8, Brendon W 185.5, Matt K 176.2, Noah F 185.7, Mitch U 189.6, Jake B 183.2, Ben R 198.12, David F 130.0Visitor, Todd M 178.4

Ann Joy d Char Berglund 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/1, Ann Joy d Michael Hobincu 3/1. WINNER: Ann Joy from Michael Hobincu.

32 points on a count back. Nearest the Pins: 3rd Hole: Jo Corrigan & Mark Flint 6th Hole

Kirsty Arthur & Tony McKenna Encouragement award: Joan Levingston, John Wilgress, Linda Mortensen & Gayle Johnson.

Great field today, thanks to all who filled in to keep the teams of four.

Lindner def F Gaunt, B Edwards; D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def N Barker, J Barker; K Raymond, M Cutts def S Rodwell, C Treharne; R Jupp, R DeMeio def D Doyle, A Worboys; R Sherrin, P Carter def A Campbell, D Yeivers; R Finch, C Sherrin def C McVicar, N McVicar; S Bailey, D Walsh def A Stone, J Phillips.

37. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 7 A:Steven Oberleuter (pro pin)

9 Hole Stableford Garry Klaus 17, Michael Jenson 16. Ball to 15

28/6 Stableford Anthony Skapetis (Bingara Gorge) 36, Scott Walker (Beverly Park) 34c/b. Balls to 30c/b

AVERY, Richard Thomas

17th June 2026, passed away peacefully at Uniting Pacifica Nursing Home, Nambucca Heads. Late of Macksville, formerly of Urunga. Dearly beloved husband of Valerie. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Debbie & Pete and Julie & Mark. Cherished pop of Caleb, step-pop of Sam and Lee. Adored brother, brother-in-law and uncle of their families.

Aged 79 Years

Forever In Our Hearts Gone Fishin’

Richard’s Funeral Prayers were celebrated in Holy Name Catholic Church, Urunga on Thursday 2nd July 2026, followed by interment in Urunga Cemetery, Urunga.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

CAMARSH

Maureen Winifred

29th June 2026, peacefully at home, late of Woolgoolga. Dearly beloved wife of Fred (dec’d). Loving mother of Ian and family.

Aged 86 Years Deeply Respected By The Cat Community

Maureen was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Kenneth Leslie Edwards 23rd June 2026

Passed away surrounded by love in Coffs Harbour. Devoted and adored husband of Marianne. Loving father and father-in-law of Catherine (dec), Janelle & Troy, and Marc. Much loved poppy of Lani, Sophie, and Luke, and Opa to Jacqui. Sadly missed by all who knew him.

Aged 83 Years

Privately cremated as per his wishes.

KELLY

Marjorie Enid ‘Marj’

28th June 2026, peacefully passed away at Baringa Private Hospital. Late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Bruce (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Sandra, Gail & John and Brett. Cherished nan of Kayla, Emma, Amelia, Belinda, Amber and Aaron. Adored great-nan of Hayley, Simon, Billy, Odin and Teddy.

Aged 85 Years Forever In Our Hearts

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Marjorie’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 7th July 2026 commencing at 11.30 am.

Family have requested that everyone attending please wear bright and colourful clothing.

In lieu of floral tributes the family would appreciate donations to Coffs Harbour Oncology Unit, a collection box will be available at the Chapel.

Marjorie’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons website.

A special thanks to Dr Karen Briscoe, Dr Lloyd Mason, Dr Chris Mostert from Baringa Private Hospital and the Oncology team at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

KEOGH, Joan

30th June 2026, passed peacefully at home on her own terms, surrounded by her family. Late of Coffs Harbour. Loving wife of John (dec’d). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of John & Belinda. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother.

Aged 92 Years

Reunited With John

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joan’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 3rd July 2026 commencing at 10.00 am.

Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

Robert Douglas Norton 28th June 2026

Beloved husband of Donna. A much loved & devoted father and father-in-law of Jeremy, Milly, Brendan and Britt. Cherished poppy to Leni. Adored son & son-in-law of Douglas, Eva, Kathy and Larry. A beloved brother & brother-in-law of Sandra, Will, Elissa, Jason, Josh, Melissa, Jason and Jess. After a courageous fight, he is now at peace.

Aged 59 Years

Forever Loved. Forever Remembered.

VICTOR RULLIS

Family and friends are invited to attend Robert’s funeral service to be held on Tuesday, 7th July 2026 at 10am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. Thence for interment within the adjoining Lawn Cemetery. Please wear something grey or a brain cancer beanie. (02) 6651 5007

WITT

Kevin Andrew Paul ‘Uncle Buck’

11th June 2026, passed away peacefully at home. Late of Urunga. Dearly beloved father of Joshua, Amanda and Daniel. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of their children. Much loved brother of Christine, Marion, Frances and Raymond.

Aged 58 Years Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Kevin’s Funeral Service to be held in LifeHouse Church, Bonville Street, Urunga on Friday 10th July 2026 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Urunga Cemetery, Urunga.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

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7.35 Monty Don’s British Gardens. Monty Don travels from Wales to Norfolk.

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7.30 Rugby Union. Nations Championship. Round 1. Australia v Ireland. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 Nations Championship: Australia v Ireland PostMatch. A post-match wrap-up of the Nations Championship game between Australia and Ireland.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late.

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11.30 FBI. (MA15+v, R) A young man is found dead on federal land.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. POR v CRO. Replay. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. SUI v ALG. Replay. 3.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 Building The Snowy. (R) 5.30 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes: Pt 1. (Premiere) A behindthe-scenes look at the Eiffel Tower.

8.35 Paris Hotel De Ville: A Masterpiece. (R) Takes a look at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, home to the city council and mayor.

9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2.

2.10 A Certain Mother. (PGan, R)

3.30 Tommy Fleming: 30 Years Of Song. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

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SBS MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Hercules. (1958, Italian) 7.50 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.15 Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, German) 12.20pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 2.35 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 4.30 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.50 Muppets From Space. (1999) 8.30 The Ladykillers. (2004) 10.30 Vera And The Pleasure Of Others. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am Sometimes Always Never. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.30 Muppets From Space. (1999) 8.05 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 10.00 The Ladykillers. (2004) Noon That Good Night. (2017, M) 1.40 Hercules. (1958, Italian) 3.35 The Movie Show. 4.05 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.35 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.30 Raising Arizona. (1987) 10.20 Munich. (2005, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Bamay. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Nicolas Cage: Hollywood’s Mad Genius. 8.35 Cup Fever! 9.05 The Death Coast. (Final) 9.55 The Americans. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. Switzerland v Algeria. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Supercars Preview Mid-Season. 3.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.

9.40 Anita Cobby: You Thought You Knew It All. (Malv, R) An interview with Anita Cobby’s husband.

11.40 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.40 Angelyne. (Ml)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (Return, PG) LEGO Masters favourites return.

9.35 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. (Premiere, Mhv) In Middle-earth, Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return. Arondir makes an unsettling discovery. 10.50 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Lady Torque TV. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Round 3. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00

8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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(2012, M) 11.10 MOVIE: Candyman. (2021, MA15+) 1am Prodigal Son. 1.50 MOVIE: Evicted: A Modern Romance. (2022, M) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Wild Manes. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00

Seinfeld. 8.30 Australian Ninja Warrior. 10.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 5.20pm MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. (2023, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Chaos

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) The top nine contestants welcome chef Sanjeev Kapoor into the kitchen, for a Mystery Box challenge.

8.15 Watson. (PGa) Watson and the team jump into action when four patients are brought to UHOP with wounds that appear to be infected with a flesh-eating bacterium following a tornado.

9.15 FBI. (Mv)

ONTHEBOX

MONDAY, July 6

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Cooper & Fry. (M, R) 11.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Cont. 8.30 WorldWatch. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 FIFA World

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PGa, R) Michael Palin continues his journey into the heart of Iraq, arriving in Kirkuk.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Granollers to Les Angles. 195.9km mountain stage. From Spain and France.

1.40 Daniel O’Donnell: Home To Donegal. (PG, R)

2.30 Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, R)

4.00 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)

11.10 The Agenda Setters.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) The guides explore Indonesia, Australia’s northern neighbour, where they hit up Java’s spicy food scene.

8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cameron Smith and James Bracey look at the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel of some of the sport’s most influential figures.

9.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG)

7.00

ABC

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.40 Chopped Junior. 10.25 Kids Baking Championship. 11.05 Late Programs.

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6am Dean Spanley. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.30 Limelight. (1952, PG) 10.00 Raising Arizona. (1987) 11.50 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 2.20pm Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 4.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 6.25 Walkabout To Hollywood. (1980, PG) 7.30 Return To Seoul. (2022, M) 9.40 Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, M) 11.25 Servant Or Slave. (2016, M) 12.35am Bare. (2015, MA15+) 2.15 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, July 7

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (R) 11.00 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Better. (Mal, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGaw, R) Michael Portillo explores Portugal.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks into the idea that Australia’s libido is waning, or if we are redefining sex and intimacy.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Carcassonne to Foix. 181.9km hilly stage. From France.

1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

4.30 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Ml)

8.40 Doc. (Ma) Joan selects her replacement. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l)

10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.30am Love Island Games. 2.10 The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Savage Builds. (Final) 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots. 10.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.25 Late Programs.

Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 Reckless. 10.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 1am The Story Of. 1.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. 2.05 NHK World English News.

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6am Walkabout To Hollywood. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.25 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.30 Return To Seoul. (2022, M) 12.45pm Cat Call. (2023, M, Hungarian) 2.30 Summerland. (2020, PG) 4.20 Eloise At The Plaza. (2003, PG) 6.00 Go! (2020, PG) 7.55 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 9.30 Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 5.50am Go! (2020, PG)

6.00 9News.

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7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGdls)

8.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Hosted by Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns.

9.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late. Quarter-finals.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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WEDNESDAY, July 8

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Ninjago. 10.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Cont. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 2.30 PBS NewsHour. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia’s Greatest Conman? (PGal, R)

8.25 The Great Killer Smog. (Ma, R)

9.20 Coldwater. (Malv)

10.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5.

2.15 Kirby At War. (PGav, R)

3.15 The D-Day Superhero: Jack Kirby. (PG, R)

4.15 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

4.45 Leopard. (Mals)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

THURSDAY,

TV (2)

6am Go! Continued.

(2020, PG) 7.45 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 9.45 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 11.20 Servant Or Slave. (2016, M) 12.25pm Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, M) 2.10 Vai. (2019, PG) 3.45 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 5.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 11.20 The Moogai. (2020, M) 12.55am Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.

July 9

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.05 Anatomy Of A String Quartet. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Capture. (Mv, R) 2.00 That Blackfella Show. (PG, R) 3.05 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Ultimate Vets. 9.10 Animal Park. 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.40 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 9.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Europe’s Waterways. (PGa, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.55 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Land Wars. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Spain With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PGa)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. Eva Longoria heads to Paris where she learns more about the French art of pâtisserie.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.

2.00 Kate And Larapinta. (Ma, R)

2.30 It Takes A Village. (Ma, R)

3.30 Giving Back: Students Who Returned. (PGal, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final.

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Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Truth About Temu. 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 Reckless. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Storm Boy. Continued. (1976, PG) 6.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.30 Vai. (2019, PG) 10.15 The Furnace. (2020, M) 12.25pm Walkabout. (1971, M) 2.25 Go! (2020, PG) 4.15 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 5.55 The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 7.50 Bedevil. (1993, PG) 9.30

The Tracker. (2002, M) 11.20 Blindspotting. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Un Amor. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (PG)

10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals)

11.30 Stumble. (PGals)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30

6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 3. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 3 of the State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. Quarter-finals.

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Sonny’s problems snowball.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Fremantle v Sydney. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

12.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv) 1.00 ICU. (PGa, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. Cronulla Sharks v Brisbane Broncos. 10.00 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11. Semi-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11 Late. Semi-finals.

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Guest chef is Sam Aisbett.

8.40 Boston Blue. (Mad) A body found on the Boston wharf pulls Lena and Danny into a tense drug investigation. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.40 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Snappers remain undefeated after their round 8 top-of-the-table clash with the Hastings Valley Vikings in the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season.

The Snappers clocked up 50 to Hastings’ 33 in front of their home fans at Coffs Rugby Park.

Snappers president James de Dassel gave a recap of the first-grade win.

“The Snappers took an early lead with tries to Morgan French and Mitch