Coffs Coast News Of The Area 19 JUNE 2026

By Andrea FERRARI

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Poetry performance inspires students

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support classroom learning and inspire a love of literature in young Australians, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic background.

Founded by stage and TV actor Bryce Youngman, the non-profit organisation has reached one million students during the past 20 years, unlocking the power of words and using the creative power of poetry to help the youth find their voice and steer away from negative influences.

CH CCS student statements after the performance showed many revelations in learning while being entertained.

Comments included, “I found it really intriguing and interesting because I wanted to know what would happen next”, “I thought it was interesting how they challenged parts of society through poems and how they used examples as recent as the last two years and as old as the 1500s”.

Many said the PiA performance was a great experience, “showcasing important moments in history whilst incorporating English and poetry”.

Some noted specific learnings: “It was a great display of persuasive techniques in action shown in ways that got us as students to really listen and think for ourselves both about the arguments being presented and the way they were given” and “it opened up my eyes to get a feel for (war poet) Wilfred Owen’s

experiences and how he felt about certain ideas”.

Coffs Harbour Christian Community School teachers also had praise for what PiA brought to their students.

Teacher Mrs Offord said, “The show was very engaging for the students.”

Mr Loadsman found it “totally hilarious”, adding, “The actors' performances were authentic and got a big tick from the students".

Mrs Hope said, “Today’s Poetry in Action (performance) was a true delight - listening

to the actors perform various famous and influential speeches from throughout history reinforced the importance of not only the spoken word, but the value of listening to one another.

She then referenced her favourite quote: “You’ll never be great until you learn how to listen".

Poetry in Action continues to reach young audiences around Australia and has performed to students across the world with tours in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Cane toad DNA in Coffs Creek

By Andrew VIVIAN

THERE have been reported sightings of cane toads in the Coffs Harbour LGA since at least 2021, and findings from research conducted by Southern Cross University (SCU) support the proposition that they have made their way this far south.

Senior research scientist at the University, Dr Maarten De Brauwer, leads the study which collects eDNA from estuaries across the state.

eDNA (which stands for any environmental DNA traces) can be collected from water, air, sediment and the like.

It is a very common tool used across the world for biosecurity, and, in the SCU study, will be used to develop a baseline for estuary biodiversity after the 2022 floods.

It then allows measurement of any changes after major environmental events and informs any actions that might need taking.

The collection of water samples is fairly simple but the analysis of them is very sophisticated.

As well as that of cane toads, eDNA from 88 pest species such as lantana and foxes has been found at 177 sites across the state.

Dr De Brauwer said the Coffs Harbour

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eDNA was extracted from water samples near Park Beach and Rotary Park.

“The eDNA we detected definitely came from cane toads,” he said.

However, it was not possible to identify their exact location (which could be up to a kilometre away), know if they were dead or alive, or how many were present.

Dr De Brauwer said it was the second year in a row that cane toad eDNA has been detected in that area.

City of Coffs Harbour Councillor, Jonathan Cassell, was very concerned by the findings.

"The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has had ample warning that cane toads were moving south,” Cr Cassell said.

“We now need an urgent, fully funded response that matches the scale of the risk.

“That means comprehensive surveillance, co-ordinated trapping and removal programs, cane toad scent dogs, community reporting and awareness programs, and dedicated resources before summer conditions accelerate breeding and dispersal.

“Delays at this stage will only make eradication more difficult, more expensive, and potentially impossible."

Glenreagh’s Billy York wins TAFE NSW award

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Mr York was celebrated at the 2026 Gili Awards, which were held during Reconciliation Week at TAFE NSW in Ultimo, Sydney.

The awards recognised 14 outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and programs.

Mr York, a TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology graduate, was named Agriculture, Transport and Manufacturing Student of the Year.

He graduated with a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology. His award acknowledged not only his educational achievement but also his resilience, personal growth,

and determination to return to study and succeed.

He also stood out for mentoring others and making a positive impact in both his workplace and community.

“I first started at TAFE when I was 19, but honestly, I wasn’t the best student back then,” Mr York said.

“I left, moved away, and spent years trying to improve myself.

“When I returned home, an opportunity came up for a heavy vehicle apprenticeship at 31, and I grabbed it. I chose this course because I love fixing things and enjoy a challenge.

“Winning this award means a lot because it reflects how far I’ve come, both as a student and as a person. I’m proud to be recognised for doing something I genuinely love

and for proving to myself that I could succeed.

“I hope my story encourages others to back themselves and keep going, even if the path hasn’t been straightforward,” he said.

The annual awards celebrate individuals and initiatives that are creating opportunities through education, strengthening communities, and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success across the state.

TAFE NSW Managing Director Chloe Read said the Gili Awards reflected the powerful role quality education and skills training played in opening career pathways and strengthening communities.

“At TAFE NSW, we’re committed to creating culturally safe and inclusive

Living jewels on show

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Australian Koi Association (AKA) Mid North Region Chapter koi show opens in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 21 June from 9am to around 3pm.

learning environments where students like Billy feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential,” Ms Read said.

“The Gili Awards reinforce the critical role of education in creating meaningful, enduring positive change - not just for students but also their families, employers, and communities.

“Billy’s story is an inspiring example of determination and leadership, and he should be very proud to be recognised among such outstanding finalists.”

The awards also recognised innovative programs and dedicated staff helping to create culturally safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments across TAFE NSW. q Billy

and determination.

It is a major annual State and local exhibition and competition.

“The Koi Association Mid North Coast Chapter members will exhibit and have judged just under 100 stunning koi at the Coffs

Harbour Nursery, Sapphire Beach,” Chapter Chairman Gavan Gribble told News Of The Area.

The koi on show will range from 10cm through to around 80 or 90cm. They will be judged by

an internationally accredited Sydney-based judge, who will also award the trophies.

Chapter members will be on hand to provide koi problem-solving advice and general koi talk.

“The stunningly beautiful koi fish are called ‘living jewels’ by the Japanese and

it's easy to see why,” Mr Gribble said.

“Koi kept in a home pond with good conditions and feeding regimes frequently live for about 20 - 30 years and can become amazingly friendly.

“In Japan the gentle and friendly fish are not

necessarily cheap, with show quality koi selling for as much as $50k or much more.

“And it's not just koi that will be at the show. There will be facepainting for kids (big kids too if desired), bonsai, orchids, plus koi merchandise and sale-priced fish food.”

Creativity at Cedar and Steam

By Andrea FERRARI

GLENREAGH Museum’s art and photography exhibition, Cedar and Steam, is shaping up to be a celebration of creativity by Coffs Coast hinterland talents.

It takes place in the Glenreagh School of Artsthe Hall - on Friday evening of June 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28.

Exhibits in seven categories in both open and youth sections will be displayed.

Each has winners, which are then pitted against each other for the accolade of the ‘people’s most popular' entry to earn the recognition of Grand Champion of Cedar and Steam for 2026.

Last year, eight-yearold, Lily Arjonilla, won the youth section with a blackand-white photo called ‘The Daily Squawk’ featuring her brother and the family’s rooster.

Chantal Kemsley’s painting, ‘Hope’, was chosen as the overall winner in the open section.

Lily and Chantal will have the honour of handing over the perpetual trophy to this year’s people’s choice Grand Champions at the closing of the exhibition on

Sunday afternoon at 2pm.

This year’s special, themed category for youth and adults is puppets.

“Puppets can be made from a sock or a paper bag, made to fit a finger or jump out of a box,” curator of Cedar and Steam, local author and artist Honi Reifler, told News Of The Area.

“There can be shadow puppets or marionettes that are operated by strings.”

Additionally, puppets can be entered as a photo, drawing or painting that captures the concept of storytelling with movement.

The organisers have invited all the local primary schools and home-schoolers and are expecting the Hall to be filled with colour.

Guest artist, local painter, Guy Gilmore, will have a retrospective exhibition of some of his works that have been shown nationally.

The paintings feature family and friends, farmers in their comfortably familiar hats, working men and women growing food and tending livestock in the beautifully and serene Orara Valley.

Guest Exhibitor, Wayne Wilson will display a selection of his control line aeroplanes; each

individually modelled on real aircraft.

Control line model aircraft are radio-controlled planes flown on two thin wires attached to a handle.

Wayne will present the inaugural showing of his diligently recreated model of a plane that was built and flown in Glenreagh in the 1930s.

“A great deal of research has been needed as plans were minimal and records sketchy.”

In two other special displays, the Shanondale Shed will house model steam engines alongside the Coffs Harbour’s Wildflower artisans, Wolfgang and Janette Schultz, who will have their pewter and silver jewellery for sale.

Cedar and Steam is a community event that last year attracted more than 50 local volunteers, including from the Orara Valley Lions, the Pony Cub, Sherwood Cliffs, Orara Valley CWA.

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Fresh thinking on Coffs health shortage

By Kate PYE

THE pressure on Coffs Harbour's healthcare system is growing.

Record emergency department demand, an ageing population and chronic staff shortages are stretching services across the Mid North Coast - and a local Yazidi community member has put forward a proposal he believes could be part of the

answer.

The scale of the challenge is significant. The Mid North Coast Local Health District recorded 40,126 emergency department attendances in the final quarter of 2025 alone - the highest figure since the Bureau of Health Information reporting began in 2010.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus accounted for 13,014 of those presentations, a 3.7 per cent increase on the same period in 2024.

The broader community health picture adds further context. According to the region's Health Needs Assessment 2025-28, nearly three in five Coffs Harbour residents find it difficult to see a GP when they need one.

Six in 10 find it hard to access a psychologist, counsellor or social worker. One in 10 people who needed

mental health services simply could not access them.

The suicide rate in the Coffs Harbour area sits at 16 per 100,000 - well above the NSW average of 11 per 100,000.

The NSW Government has acknowledged the workforce problem, committing $5.5 million to key health worker accommodation in Coffs Harbour as part of a $200.1 million statewide program. The funding is intended to attract, recruit and retain more healthcare workers to the region.

NSW minister for regional health Ryan Park said the investment reflected the government's commitment to regional communities.

"Strengthening our regional health workforce is a key priority for our government and this $5.5 million investment

in accommodation will support the attraction of key healthcare workers to Coffs Harbour," he said.

Labor spokesperson for Coffs Harbour Cameron Murphy MLC said the region's growth made the investment essential.

"The Mid North Coast is among the state's fastest growing regions and demand for housing is only increasing," Mr Murphy said.

Now a Coffs Harbour resident is proposing a complementary solution from an unexpected direction.

Khairullah Neamah, a Yazidi man who migrated from Iraq to Coffs Harbour with his family in 2024, has developed the Australian Regional Nursing Pathway Initiative - a proposal to create structured pathways for overseas-trained nurses to meet Australian professional

Key community heroes

By Andrea FERRARI

KEY Community Heroes, a local campaign created by Key Café, Key Community Group and HIT 105.5 radio station, has celebrated 10 “everyday people” from across the Coffs Coast who go above and beyond for others.

The campaign invited the community to nominate local legends who make a difference through volunteering, coaching, fundraising, supporting neighbours, or simply showing up for others in meaningful ways.

Over 10 weeks, the HIT squad selected a Community Hero to receive $100 in Key Café cash as a small way to say thank you and celebrate the positive impact they have on the people around them.

For Key Café and Key Community Group, the campaign was about shining a light on the quiet acts of kindness that often happened behind the scenes and

acknowledging the people who help make the Coffs Coast such a connected and caring community.

“Community is at the heart of everything Key Café and Key Community Group do, and the Key Community Heroes campaign was a chance to give back, celebrate local impact, and remind people that community really is everything,” Key Community Group CEO Jodi Wood told News Of The Area.

“Amongst the winners are Rosemary Hansen, whose kindness, dedication, and incredible volunteer spirit continue to make a meaningful difference across our community.”

From preparing meals for Emergency Food Service - Food Fix, delivering her home-cooked meals to Pete’s Place, and making sandwiches for students’ school lunches, Rosemary consistently goes above and beyond to support those who need it most.

Joining Lions Club of Coffs

Harbour in 2020, Rosemary plays an important role in organising community initiatives and is also helping establish a Women’s Shed in Coffs Harbour.

Known as a legend behind the BBQ and in the kitchen, Rosemary has also coordinated donation drives for blankets, warm clothing, and essential supplies providing vital support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Another community hero is Nicole Morgan, who, after being diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, chose to turn one of life’s toughest challenges into a mission to help others.

“Through her courage, resilience, and unwavering determination, Nicole has become a passionate advocate for the brain cancer community, raising awareness, supporting others, and fighting for better treatments and outcomes,” Ms Wood said.

“Despite facing her own journey, she continues to inspire those around her with her kindness, positivity, and hope.

“Nicole’s strength reminds us all that even in the face of adversity, one person can create meaningful change and inspire countless others.”

Graeme Felton, a dedicated member of the Eastbank Rural Fire Brigade who also captains a group of local brigades, was named

standards and fill vacancies in regional healthcare services.

The proposal does not seek to bypass Australian registration requirements or replace locally trained nurses. Instead it outlines a framework to help qualified overseas professionals navigate the existing system, beginning with a pilot cohort of Yazidi nurses from Iraq - a community that has faced significant displacement following the 2014 genocide, yet includes many skilled healthcare workers unable to practise due to bureaucratic barriers.

Mr Neamah said the proposal was driven by both practical need and personal gratitude.

"Australia has given many families, including mine, the chance to rebuild our lives in safety and dignity," he said. "This initiative is inspired by

a community hero for his ongoing volunteering and service to the community over 36 years.

“Graeme has shown exceptional commitment through his rapid response, professionalism, and compassionate support for families during times of disaster,” Ms Wood said.

“His efforts have helped contain multiple fires, protecting lives, homes, and property.

“Beyond the front line, Graeme also works tirelessly to support the community by raising vital funds through

a genuine desire to contribute through a practical solution that benefits both regional Australia and skilled healthcare professionals seeking opportunities to make a positive impact."

Mr Neamah has submitted the proposal to federal health minister Mark Butler and NSW health minister Ryan Park. Both offices have referred the proposal to relevant government departments for further consideration. No formal commitments have been made, but Neamah said the responses had been encouraging.

The Mid North Coast Local Health District has in recent years expanded its own overseas recruitment, hiring 18 overseas-trained doctors and 105 overseastrained nurses to address long-term vacancies.

local initiatives such as pub raffles - always going above and beyond to make sure help is there when it’s needed most.”

Troy Arvidson was named a Key Community Hero for his “incredible dedication supporting people experiencing homelessness day and night, seven days a week providing care, dignity, and hope”.

As Ambassador of @ just1_cookies, Troy is building local partnerships across the Mid North Coast to raise funds for essentials like food and shelter.

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Coffs plans for its future

By Sis HIGGINS

MAKING the most of life after the Coffs Harbour Bypass is the focus of a new coordination program designed to help the city navigate one of the most significant periods of change in its history.

With the Coffs Harbour Bypass due to open later this year and major developments planned for the city centre, City of Coffs Harbour will introduce a two-year Revitalisation Coordination Program during 2026-27.

The initiative aims to bring together the many projects, plans and opportunities shaping the city’s future while ensuring businesses, residents and visitors benefit from the transformation.

Mayor Nikki Williams said the city was entering a new era.

“There are a lot of balls in the air,” Cr Williams said..

"We have the bypass due to open late this year and we have a renewal action plan to guide how we want our city to look in that new era.

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It is proposed to name new roads as follows:

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The City invites the community to select from the options and make a submission to provide input to its decision-making processes and is committed to openness and transparency.

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Submissions close on 17 July 2026.

“The existing highway will become a local road and that presents an opportunity to stitch the east and west of Coffs back together.”

The program will be led by a dedicated co-ordinator and supported by a public dashboard that will allow Council and the

q A new program will guide Coffs Harbour through major changes linked to the bypass opening and CBD renewal.

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community to track progress.

City Economic Development and Tourism

Section Leader Nicole McLennan said the initiative would help local businesses prepare for changing traffic patterns once the bypass opened.

“Through a business lens, the program is focused on bypass readiness actions already under way - helping local businesses to stay visible, to build capability, and to adapt as travel patterns change,” Ms McLennan said.

Council has allocated $200,000 in its draft 2026-27 Operational Budget to support actions identified in the Post Bypass Renewal Action Plan.

The program will focus on co-ordination, community communication, business engagement, funding opportunities and progress reporting.

City Planning and Communities Director

Ian Fitzgibbon said the initiative would have benefits beyond the city centre.

“While the immediate focus is bypass readiness and improving amenity in the city centre and along what will become the old highway, the co-ordination program will have a far broader brief,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.

Once established, the model could be used to support revitalisation projects in areas such as the Jetty Strip and Park Beach.

Men’s Health Week focuses on prevention

By Andrew VIVIAN

MEN’S Health Week is held from 15 June until 21 June in Australia and other countries around the world, including Ireland, the UK, Canada, and the United States.

The overall aims of the week are to heighten awareness of preventable health

problems for males of all ages, support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and activities, and encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

Men’s health, and, particularly mental health, is an increasing focus, and concern is widespread about the spread of ‘toxic

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masculinity’ among young men and boys online.

Co-founder and CEO of The Men’s Table, David Pointon, said the national conversation about men and boys often focused on what is going wrong, but his organisation’s data and stories pointed to a more hopeful and constructive narrative.

“We often ask where the male role models are, but our experience tells us they are already here - in suburbs, regional towns and communities across Australia,” he said.

“They are the men who keep showing up, who listen, who learn to be open, who check in on each other, and who are redefining strength as something that includes care, vulnerability and connection.

“The national focus on healthy men and community conversations reinforces what we are seeing every month at Tables across Australia.

“Men want and need places where they can speak honestly, be heard without judgement, and build the kind of trusted relationships that support better health, stronger families and safer communities.

“Connection is a proven, scalable solution, and it is time we treated it like one.”

Australian men also face several major physical health risks, many preventable.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says that males experience higher rates of death from many leading causes, including heart disease, suicide, and some cancers.

The Heart Foundation notes that risk factors such as high blood pressure, poor diet, inactivity, smoking, chronic stress, and poor sleep all increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

These are common issues in high-pressure workplaces and busy family lives.

Men are also often less likely to seek help early and a major recommendation during Men’s Health Week is for men to organise a check-up with their GP.

For men seeking connection with other men, the Coffs Harbour LGA has a number of support groups for men, such as The Men’s Shed, The Men’s Table and Sawtell Men.

Starting points for men seeking help or simply something more in their lives can be found at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/men or by searching ‘mens health’ online.

Arrawarra Beach House shortlisted for award

By Jessica MILLER

ELLYETT Architecture and Interior Design was recently shortlisted for the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards for its stunning work on Arrawarra Beach House.

Founded in 2004, the peer-reviewed awards celebrate excellence across residential, commercial, and public interior design sectors.

Any Australian business can enter categories spanning retail, hospitality, public, and workplace design, along with residential design and decoration.

Recent local awardees include Yarrila Place in Coffs Harbour (a collaboration between BVN, Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee and others), which received a commendation in the Public Design category in 2025.

Judge’s comments on the Residential entries in this year’s awards emphasised the focus on function-first, authentic designs featuring strong, personalised narratives and a deeply considered approach.

“Arrawarra Beach House

is a disciplined coastal retreat shaped by contrast,” the official design statement notes.

“Responding directly to site, climate and use, the interior turns inwardemploying tonal depth, tactile materials and controlled light to moderate exposure and prioritise calm, longevity and wellbeing.”

Senior Associate and

Head of Interior Design, Louise Willey, was the lead designer on the project.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of [Arrawarra Beach House] was the opportunity to approach the beach house a little differently, creating a home that feels calm, grounded and protective within a very exposed coastal setting,” Ms Willey said..

“We had fun designing custom solutions throughout the project, ensuring every element worked together

to shape the atmosphere of the home. From the integrated lighting to the bespoke joinery and material selections, there was a strong focus on longevity, comfort and how the spaces would feel to live in over time.

“The end result feels warm, durable and deeply connected to its surroundings. This was brought to life through rigorous commitment to the design by the client and builder.”

Ms Willey added that

sustainability was also a key consideration.

“Passive design principles, durable materials and low-maintenance finishes were used to support long-term performance and

comfort within the coastal environment,” she said.

Collaborators on the project included Josh Torney from JTech (builder) and Reece Keil Designs (building design).

104.1 CHY FM back to being the place to be

By Andrea FERRARI

YOUTH community radio station 104.1 CHY FM is launching new opportunities for young people across Coffs Harbour.

Since its founding in December 1973, more than 5000 students have graduated from the station, with many building notable careers.

Today, 104.1 CHY FM is renewing its strong commitment to supporting local talent.

The team has been working hard behind the scenes developing a new training program aimed at giving local youth hands-on experience in radio broadcasting, along with a new website that strongly reflects the station’s rebranding.

The new website was created by Nathan Armstrong, who presents the Sunday Session (12:00 to 2:00pm), and celebrates 10 years as a dedicated volunteer on 12 July.

He describes his time at CHY as something he’s very passionate about.

“My time volunteering

at CHY FM is an experience I won't forget,” he told News Of The Area.

“CHY has helped me improve my confidence in public speaking, active listening and getting more involved in the Coffs community.

“I would encourage anyone to get involved as a volunteer because it’s a great starting point that helps lead you to your future career pathway.”

With over half a century of followers, many locals remember the radio station fondly.

Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams recalls the station as the “place to be” when she was growing up on the Coffs Coast.

“It was where we called in to request songs for our boyfriends, where young people had a voice, where friendships were made and where many of us sat by the radio each night with a cassette tape ready to hit record when our favourite song came on,” she said.

“For so many local kids,

CHY wasn’t just a radio station. “It was a launchpad.”

Future plans for 104.1 CHY FM will involve training up a new wave of students from schools such as Orara High School and Bishop Druitt College. They will learn a variety of radio broadcasting skills before taking to the airwaves, along with the introduction of a new podcast studio.

CHY FM training coordinator Ross “Rosco” Miller expressed excitement about bringing in students and working alongside station manager Ryan Bard and Nathan Armstrong to

restore 104.1 CHY FM to its former status as a local community powerhouse.

104.1 CHY FM will also be sharing stories of former school-aged presenters who got their start behind the microphones.

Notable Alumni include Baden Knight, Matt De Groot (Nova 96.3 Sydney), Alison Paul (NBN News), Jacqui Kassulke and Leah Stanistreet (Snappystreet Creative).

Former CHY volunteer Baden Knight (now living in the Gold Coast running a HVAC business) said in a recent interview that CHY

FM had a big impact on him and it never left.

His advice for young people listening was not to worry if they did not have their whole life figured out just yet.

He encouraged them to say yes to opportunities big or small, get involved in the community, and always back themselves.

“The small things you do today can end up changing your life in ways you never imagined,” he said.

To get involved as a volunteer, call 6651 1104 or email manager@chyfm.org. au

Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns

By Andrea FERRARI

PATHFINDERS’ 12th annual Pumpkin Run powered in to Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 9 June for a day of providing food and support for people in need.

A team of 30 staff,

volunteers, and young people involved in programs with Pathfinders, provided one-and-a-half tonnes of pumpkins, making soup with some and donating the rest.

Seventy people were fed on the day, centred around the community at Coffs

Harbour Uniting Church’s Soup Kitchen, “the soupie”.

Over the past year the team has worked together on the Tilbuster Station in Armidale growing pumpkins - planting, maintaining and harvesting the crop.

While this season’s

harvest had been impacted by poor growing conditions, the experience became an important lesson for everyone involved about the realities of life on the land and the challenges faced by farmers and regional communities.

The day in Coffs Harbour was the Pathfinders’ first stop on a Mid North Coast round trip that also delivered to Port Macquarie and Wingham.

For the young people involved, the Pumpkin Run experience was an opportunity to build practical skills, work as part of a team, and see the real impact of months of effort - including learning resilience and adaptability when things did not go to plan.

“It was great to see the (Coffs Harbour) Mayor, Nikki Williams, come along to visit and support the Pumpkin Run,” Pathfinders’ Craig Hunt told News Of The Area.

“…and she even did a few

push ups as part of her youth mental health challenge (for the month of June).

“Catching up with the team from Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Kitchen is always a highlight for us.

“The work they do is life-changing and we were grateful to be involved in supporting them.

“Our pumpkins were a huge success - either turned into soup or given away whole - everyone enjoyed them.

“The young people with Pathfinders had some great chats with members of the local community - there were some real characters in attendance, and our young folk haven't stopped talking about their time in Coffs…we can't wait to come back and do it all again next year.”

Pathfinders CEO, Alan Brennan, said the Pumpkin Run remained a vital part of the organisation’s work with young people.

“Initiatives like the Pumpkin Run matter because they give young people the chance to contribute in a real and meaningful way. They’re not just participants - they’re the ones doing the work, giving back, and seeing firsthand the impact they can have in their community,” Mr Brennan said.

“This year has also shown our young people that farming and regional life can be unpredictable.

“Despite the challenges with the harvest, they’ve remained committed to making sure the charities and communities relying on this support are not let down, and that’s something they should be incredibly proud of.”

The first week of the Pumpkin Run saw the team deliver pumpkins to charities and organisations in Newcastle and Sydney, ending with a morning tea hosted by the Governor of NSW, the Hon Margaret Beazley, at Government House.

Why more people are finding connection at Oak Tree Coff s Harbour

There’s a growing shift in how people are thinking about retirement living. For many, the decision isn’t driven by a need for support, but rather by a desire for something better: a lifestyle that feels easier, more connected, and more enjoyable day to day.

At Oak Tree Coffs Harbour, that shift is easy to see.

The community has developed organically, shaped by the people who live there. Some have come as couples from busy homes. Others from quieter single households. But what brings them together is a shared desire for a simpler, more connected way of living. And that connection shows up in everyday ways. Neighbours stopping to talk as they head out for the day. A quick offer to help with something small. Conversations that start casually and become part of a daily routine.

It’s not something that has been carefully structured. It’s something that has evolved. Importantly, this sense of connection doesn’t come at the expense of independence.

Residents keep their own routines, and choose how much or how little they engage. The community is there when it’s wanted, and unobtrusive when it’s not.

That balance is what makes the environment feel comfortable.

Across Oak Tree Retirement Villages, it’s often the simplest interactions that form the foundation of community. A shared interest, a passing conversation, a familiar face. Small moments that gradually build into something more meaningful.

For example, in one village, neighbours bonded over a shared love of gardening. In another, a conversation over the garden fence grew into regular visits and outings. These aren’t organised activities. They’re the kinds of relationships that

develop when people feel at ease in their surroundings.

Location also plays a role. In Coff s Harbour, being close to the coast, local shops and everyday services makes it easy to maintain an active, independent lifestyle, while still enjoying the benefi ts of a closeknit community.

For many residents, the transition feels less like a major change and more like a natural progression. Life becomes easier to manage. More open to connection. And, over time, more enjoyable.

Come along to our Open Home 10th of July 9:30am – 10am or call Village Manager Michelle on 0498 768 948 to book your private tour.

SEED funding for budding cultural projects

By Andrea FERRARI

ARTS Mid North Coast has launched its new SEED Grants Program, for grants of between $500 and $2500 to support community-driven arts and cultural projects across the region.

Applications are open now and close 24 July 2026.

SEED is designed to provide flexible, accessible support for artists and communities to bring creative ideas to life, from workshops and exhibitions to public art, performances, or new collaborations.

It is made possible through funding from the NSW Government via Create NSW.

"SEED is about removing barriers and making it easier for local artists and community groups to get their projects started," said Olivia Parker, Executive Director of Arts Mid North Coast.

"We know there are brilliant ideas out there across the region. This program is here to help bring them to life.”

Applications are open to individual artists, community groups, and not-forprofit organisations based within Arts Mid North Coast's member LGAs which include City of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire and Nambucca Valley.

"We'd love to hear from artists and community groups across the whole region,” Ms Parker said..

“Whether you're planning something intimate and local or something that brings a whole community together, we encourage you to apply.”

Formerly known as CASP grants, in 2025 funding was provided to Bellingen Arts Council for its Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend.

Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival received a grant to pay for its Brushin’ up the Backdrop community art program.

Woolgoolga theatre and dramatic arts leader Jade Naidu was successful in her application for funding the Gumbaynggirr Choreography for 'Threads - A New Australian Eco Musical’.

Artist recipients were Bellingen’s Kelly Joy, who produced her solo exhibition, Bloodlines Heartlands, and Coffs Harbour’s Sarah Mufford, who presented her solo exhibition Ornament at Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery.

Taranta Arts Festival received a grant to create Ancestral Voices, collaborative songwriting with culturally diverse musicians.

Full guidelines and the online application form are available at artsmidnorthcoast.com/seed-grants

“The men in green will

Plaque honours WWI soldier

By Andrew VIVIAN

MAYOR Nikki Williams

unveiled a plaque last week to commemorate a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I.

Vincent Passlow grew up in Snarebrook (near Valery) and enlisted at the Bellingen recruitment office on January 26th, 1916.

He joined D company as a private in the 36th Infantry Battalion and by Christmas of 1916 he was in France on the Western Front.

Vincent fought there

until April 30th, 1917, when he was killed in action, along with his life-long friend, Michael Daly.

He is buried at the London Rifle Brigade Cemetery, Wallonie, Belgium.

When Vincent’s pay was sent home, his family used it to build a holiday house on what was then the Bonville (now Sawtell) Reserve, and his sister, Eileen, planted a Norfolk Island pine tree next to the house.

The house, and others near it, were removed but the pine tree survived as a

living memorial to Vincent. Eventually, the tree began to die and had to be removed.

The plaque is now on its remaining stump.

After she revealed the plaque, Mayor Williams said, “It is important that we honour our history and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

She also thanked the members of the Sawtell Historical Society, who commissioned the plaque, for their work in keeping the stories of the area alive.

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Funding boost for inclusive pregnancy support

By Sis HIGGINS

LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services after the NSW Government announced $250,000 in funding for a statewide program.

The one-off funding contribution will support LGBTQ+ organisation Rainbow Families to deliver

culturally appropriate antenatal education and pregnancy support throughout the next three years.

NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said the funding would help create more inclusive options for expectant parents.

“Traditional antenatal classes and support groups may be intimidating for those in the LGBTQ+ community,” Minister Park said.

“By investing in a targeted LGBTQ+ program, we are expanding the education options for expectant and new parents across the state.

“It’s great to see a charity like Rainbow Families bringing LGBTQ+ families together, to help address some of the challenges all parents face in an inclusive and appropriate way.”

Rainbow Families CEO

Ashley Scott welcomed the investment.

“This program reflects what LGBTQ+ families across NSW have needed for a long time - a genuinely welcoming space to learn, connect and build the peer support networks that are so vital to their health and wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood,” Ms Scott said.

“For the first time in NSW, Rainbow Families will

be able to offer a dedicated pregnancy support group for our community.”

The program aims to ensure that LGBTQ+ families, regardless of where they live in NSW, can access information, guidance and peer support tailored to their needs during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Inclusive antenatal care plays an important role in supporting healthy

pregnancies by providing access to services that recognise and address LGBTQ+ specific pregnancy and parenting pathways.

The initiative includes face-to-face and virtual antenatal education classes, along with fortnightly pregnancy support groups that will provide opportunities for participants to connect, share experiences and build support networks.

Information about the program is available through Rainbow Families.

Coffs Rotarians visit Bali projects

By Andrea FERRARI

ROTARY Club of Coffs

Harbour members and partners visited the Rotary Club of Bali Action and found the experience rewarding and inspiring.

The visit combined fellowship, cultural exchange and hands-on community service, highlighting Rotary's commitment to building international partnerships and improving the lives of those in need.

Rotary Club of Coffs

Harbour International Director, Elaine Walsh, who led the tour, said that seeing the impact of the projects the Coffs club supported firsthand reinforced the value of Rotary's international partnerships.

“It was both inspiring and humbling to connect with the local communities, strengthen friendships, and contribute in a practical way to improving people's lives," she said.

During their time in Bali, the group visited several

projects jointly supported by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour and the Rotary Club of Bali Action.

Members were able to see the positive impact these initiatives are having and meet many of the people whose lives have been improved through Rotary's support.

One of the highlights of the visit was participation in the Bali Sehat Clinic Healthy Day outreach program, where club members worked alongside local healthcare

professionals who provided essential health and wellbeing checks to more than 600 people.

The group also toured the Bali Sehat Clinic to gain a deeper understanding of the vital healthcare services it delivers to villages throughout northern Bali.

The itinerary included a visit to a school for deaf children, which received funding support from the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour.

Members met students and teachers and witnessed the specialised education and support being provided to help young people reach their full potential.

The group also visited an English language

class, gaining insight into the important role education plays in creating employment opportunities for local children and adults, particularly within Bali's tourism industry.

“In one of the most memorable experiences of the visit, we joined doctors from the Bali Sehat Clinic on a hike into remote hill communities to deliver food and care packs to families in need,” Ms Walsh said.

These visits provided a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by isolated communities and the significant difference practical support can make.

Adding an environmental dimension to the trip, the

group spent a day at a regenerative farm, learning about sustainable agricultural practices that improve food security while caring for the environment.

“The experience highlighted how innovative farming methods can create long-term benefits for local communities,” she said.

The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour has a proud history of supporting community initiatives both locally and internationally. The Bali friendship visit not only strengthened the bonds between Rotarians from both clubs but also reaffirmed the power of service, friendship and collaboration in creating positive and lasting change.

MidCoast welcomes new Local Connector

By Sis HIGGINS

REGIONAL Development

Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has appointed Kate Dunn as the new Local Connector for the MidCoast local government area, with the role commencing on 1 July.

The appointment follows the NSW Government’s decision to expand The Welcome Experience into the MidCoast Local Government Area, with RDAMNC delivering the program across MidCoast, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Kempsey Shire and Nambucca Valley until June 2027.

RDAMNC Chief Executive Officer Dr Madeleine Lawler said the dual appointment would strengthen support services for new residents.

“What makes this moment particularly meaningful is the opportunity to work alongside the MidCoast Community Connector's program.

“Their initiative has actively and consistently delivered for the MidCoast communities over the last few years and delivering these two programs concurrently gives us a real opportunity to collaborate, share networks and amplify what is already working,” Dr Lawler said.

Ms Dunn brings extensive experience to the position, having worked as the MidCoast Community Connector since July 2023 under the “AH202 – Support When We Need It” initiative.

That program was developed by a coalition of local organisations from the health, education, community services, disability, business and local government sectors to attract and retain skilled workers in the region.

In November 2025, the initiative evolved into the CROWD Initiative through a partnership with Taree Universities Campus and regional stakeholders, continuing its focus on workforce attraction and retention.

Throughout both programs, Ms Dunn has assisted incoming professionals from a wide range of industries, including healthcare, engineering, trades and senior management, helping them settle into the MidCoast community.

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Under her new role, Ms Dunn will work directly with essential workers and their families relocating to the region, offering support with housing, schooling, childcare, employment opportunities for partners and community connections.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service available to eligible workers in sectors including health, aged care, education, veterinary services, policing, emergency services and local government.

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Little Kickers Coffs Coast kicks goals in year one

By Kate PYE

WHEN Deb and Abi Payne moved to Coffs Harbour from Newcastle in April 2025 for a lifestyle change, they brought with them a business idea, a shared passion for working with children, and a belief that the Coffs Coast was ready for something new.

One year on, Little Kickers Coffs Coast has 175 children attending 16 classes every week across five venues - and the mother-daughter duo say they are only just getting started.

Little Kickers Coffs Coast director Deb Payne said the response from the community had surpassed

every expectation.

"When we started this journey one year ago, we never imagined that today we'd have 175 children attending 16 classes every week," she said.

"It has far exceeded our wildest dreams and we couldn't have done it without the wonderful families who have trusted us to be part of their little ones' soccer journey."

Little Kickers is an international franchise operating across Australia, offering play-based soccer classes for children aged 18 months to seven years. The program weaves early skills like colour recognition, counting, teamwork and confidence into every session alongside ball control and goal scoring.

Deb brings 30 years of experience in education and business to the role of director, most recently as an educational leader across six outside school hours care centres in Newcastle. Her daughter Abi, who was a lead coach at Little Kickers Central Coast while completing a

musical theatre qualification, serves as manager and head coach.

"We've always had a great relationship and starting a business together has made it even stronger," Deb said. "We have so much fun and it's such a blessing."

Classes currently run at Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour Education Campus, and a

local childcare centre, with a new Tuesday session launching at Sawtell Surf Club from 30 June.

Four age groups - Little Kicks, Junior Kickers, Mighty Kickers and Mega Kickers - cater for toddlers right through to primary-school age.

Deb said the most rewarding moments had nothing to do with numbers.

"Watching countless children develop the confidence to move away from their parents and fully participate on their own is priceless," she said. Looking ahead, the pair hope to expand further across the Coffs Coast so families do not have to travel as far, and have a particular ambition to introduce a dedicated class for neurodivergent children.

Grants grow greener communities

By Sis HIGGINS

A GRANTS program that last year helped plant 123,000 trees, shrubs and groundcovers will return in 2026.

Grants of between $5,000 and $25,000 are available to support the native planting projects of Landcare groups, Bushcare, Coastcare and Dunecare groups, local governments, natural

resource management organisations, not-for-profit organisations and First Nations organisations.

It is the second year the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program 2026 will be available. The program is again being delivered through a partnership between Bupa and Landcare Australia.

Last year’s program supported the planting of 123,166 native trees, shrubs

and groundcovers across the country.

More than 6,200 people took part in environmental activities through 188 community events, helping restore wildlife habitat, improve urban biodiversity and create greener public spaces.

Landcare Australia

CEO Dr Shane Norrish said the program continued to deliver meaningful outcomes for both

communities and the environment.

“After another successful year delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across the countryincluding planting over 123,000 native trees, shrubs and groundcovers - we’re excited to build on that momentum in 2026,” said Dr Norrish.

“We’re proud to work alongside Bupa, whose ongoing commitment

recognises the strong connection between healthy environments and healthy people, particularly in our urban communities.”

Bupa Asia Pacific Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer Roger Sharp said local projects often created benefits well beyond their immediate surroundings.

“While landcarers and community groups often operate at a local level, their impact can be far-reaching,” Mr Sharp said.

“We’re excited to

continue the program in 2026, helping to create and improve accessible green spaces that encourage people of all ages to get active, connect socially, and enjoy the benefits of nature.”

Applications are open and close on Monday 13 July 2026 at 5pm AEST.

Community groups seeking more information about the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program 2026 can visit Landcare Australia’s website for eligibility details and application guidelines.

Council review recommends 518 more rural residential lots

By Mick BIRTLES

AN additional 650 hectares of Nambucca Valley land has been earmarked for potential rezoning for rural residential purposes.

Nambucca Valley Council has released its draft reviewed Rural Residential Land Release Strategy for public exhibition, with community feedback invited until 3 August 2026.

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the key planning document, which could help shape where future rural residential development occurs across the shire.

The strategy has undergone its first review in 17 years and incorporates updated information, including probable maximum flood mapping.

It is now being presented to the public for comment.

Nambucca Valley Council

Acting General Manager David Moloney said the review represented an important milestone in planning for the region's future growth.

“It is the first time in 17 years the Nambucca Valley Rural Residential Land Release Strategy has been reviewed, so I anticipate it will be of high interest to our community,” he said.

Council's planning team spent the past 12 months reviewing the strategy and assessing land that may be suitable for future rural residential development.

Mr Moloney said the review identified 651.45

hectares of additional land outside the current land release areas that could potentially be rezoned for rural residential purposes.

“Our planning team undertook the review over the past 12 months and identified 651.45 hectares of additional land from outside the current land release strategy areas that could be rezoned for rural residential purposes.”

Mr Moloney added.

“These areas are largely in Congarinni, Utungun and Newee Creek.

“While we are proposing to release land in these areas to allow opportunities to be more evenly spread across the shire, we are also looking to remove some land at Warrell Creek and Utungun which have been identified as having agricultural

significance and to minimise the potential of land use conflict.”

The draft strategy is intended to provide a framework for the management and future release of rural residential land throughout the Nambucca Valley.

Council is responsible for ensuring there is sufficient land available to

accommodate predicted population growth while balancing infrastructure capacity, environmental considerations and agricultural land uses.

Mr Moloney encouraged residents to review the document and provide feedback.

“I encourage our community to take a look at the draft, updated strategy

and if you have any questions or comments, please communicate with Council staff by 3 August 2026,” he said.

Community members can make submissions in writing by emailing council@nambucca.nsw. gov.au or by writing to the General Manager, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447.

Council has advised that submissions may be included in Council business papers or otherwise publicly disclosed.

Red Fleet costs shifting to NSW Govt

BY the end of next winter, ownership of and responsibility for the Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets, otherwise known as its ‘Red Fleet’, will lie with the NSW Government and not local councils.

Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of Local Government NSW, said the move would come as a great

relief to many local councils, particularly smaller ones.

“For the last 30 years, legislation has said that these assets are owned by councils,” Mr Byrne said.

“Yet councils had no say in the acquisition, usage and disposal of these assets; these were all decisions of the Rural Fire Service.”

Despite this, councils

have been required to record these assets in their financial statements and absorb the depreciation expense for these assets, as well as the costs of inspecting and recording these assets in their accounts.

The announcement means that, once the transfer takes place next year, councils will no longer carry this impost.

“[The] reform will be particularly felt in smaller rural and regional areas where the vesting of Red Fleet assets has had a huge impact as these communities often have a proportionally larger RFS presence,” Mr Byrne said.

“These councils were carrying a heavy financial burden by being forced to

record them on their books.

“This is a major win for local government and comes after years of persistent advocacy by LGNSW and from our individual councils.

Most recently, LGNSW made strong representations to an inquiry conducted by the NSW Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee whose final report recommended

that legal ownership of the fleet should be transferred to the RFS as a state agency.

“Councils strongly support the work of the RFS and recognise that it is a world leading firefighting service,” Mr Byrne said.

“We look forward to working with the State Government over the next 12 months to ensure a successful transition, including appropriate consideration of maintenance contracts.”

New Valla project unlocks 13 large-scale industrial lots

By Mick BIRTLES

A MAJOR economic development project more than 15 years in the making has reached a significant milestone, with stage one civil works at the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) now complete and industrial land soon to be released to the market.

Located adjacent to the Pacific Motorway and strategically positioned between Sydney and Brisbane, the development is expected to create new opportunities for investment, employment and long-term economic growth across the Nambucca Valley.

The completion of stage one was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday

attended by project partners and local representatives.

Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the project would help unlock the economic potential of the region.

“This milestone shows what strong investment and local partnerships can deliver for regional communities,” Ms Moriarty said.

“Completing stage one opens the door to new jobs, new businesses and long-term growth for the Nambucca Valley.

“This development is giving the Nambucca Valley the infrastructure it needs to attract investment and support local industries into the future.

“It’s about building a stronger, more resilient regional economy where people can live, work and build their futures locally.”

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee said the occasion was particularly meaningful given the years of planning and vision that had gone into the project.

“Thursday’s ribbon-cutting marks the start of numerous staged celebrations I hope to experience here as we work towards achieving VUGA’s full master-planned vision,” he said.

“It’s exciting to see civil works construction here on the western side of the Pacific Motorway completed for stage one, thanks to investment from project partners the Australian and NSW Governments, and I hope this is just the start of this visionary, mixed-use development, and that industrial investors and industries take advantage of the amazing opportunities that will soon be available here, with direct access

Swampy sighting raises questions

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM writing to share this photo, which was taken on Sunday, 14 June, while taking a walk to the back of Muttonbird Island.

We just happened to see this swamp wallaby among the muttonbird burrows.

She wasn't at all disturbed. She just stood there and looked at us as we took the photo.

I don't think there's a colony there because swampies are usually solitary.

The question for me is: how did she get to the island?

She must have hopped along the north

wall, but this raises a question about where she came from before that. Maybe the Coffs Creek area or behind Beacon Hill?

I suggest you talk to the National Parks and Wildlife Service and ask if they're aware of a wallaby on Muttonbird.

Regards, Marcus Baynes-Rock, Coffs Harbour.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks for the photo, Marcus. We’ll definitely follow up on this.

Language unacceptable

DEAR News Of The Area,

HERE is my open message to the medical professional working at a medical centre in Coffs Harbour.

After you have called me a f******

From the Mayor’s desk

By Mayor Nikki WILLIAMS City of Coffs Harbour

WHILE it’s important that Coffs Harbour never becomes a throwaway society, it’s a reality that things such as white goods eventually reach their end-of-life.

At its May meeting, Council voted to establish an annual free bulky goods

moron when I saw you two weeks ago for an appointment, there is something I wanted to tell you.

I hope for your sake your life provides you with experiences where you may learn humility and empathy.

kerbside collection for eligible households pending a report back to Council on operational impacts and costs.

I know this will be welcomed, especially by those who don’t have access to a ute or trailer to make use of the self-haul vouchers.

The City will also work with its waste services contractor to make it easier to book a kerbside collection and to get service vouchers, by way of exploring digital booking options.

One of the City’s biggest annual community events centres around a string of activities marking NAIDOC Week.

A highlight is always the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards and the winners will be announced on Monday 6 July.

It will be a massive day which will include free activities, performances, community

to national road freight routes.”

Stage one activates 7.74 hectares of industrial land off Red Ash Road at Valla and provides 13 large-scale industrial lots ranging in size from 2,591 square metres to 7,509 square metres.

The site's location provides direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, creating efficient freight and transport links to major markets in South-East Queensland, Newcastle and Sydney.

Council partnered with local Mid North Coast contractor AJ Civil Projects to undertake the civil works.

Approximately 10 full-time staff were employed on the project, with several local subcontractors also engaged, including Blue Dog Earthmoving, Northwest Power, AC Testing Services and Coffs Kerb & Gutter.

The Valla Urban Growth Area has been designed to address a shortage of industrial and residential land on the Mid North Coast and support future population growth through increased employment and housing opportunities.

The project has attracted significant government investment, including $3.2 million from the Australian Government through the Valla Employment Lands Redevelopment Project.

The NSW Government contributed a further $5 million through the Infrastructure NSW Restart NSW Program and $3 million through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Regional NSW Infrastructure Grants Program.

And then you will see that qualities like these are what are important in a human and not the amount of books they have read or titles they may write before their name.

What you called me was stand-out unacceptable and no client seeking medical assistance should be treated like this.

connection and shared food at Yarrila Place.

I’m passionate about making the most of our great coast and believe the Solitary Islands Walk has the potential to become an internationally acclaimed adventure and sight-seeing trail.

Council resolved to transfer around $95,000 to the Environmental Levy Strategic Program pool to undertake an analysis of infrastructure gaps and opportunities on the Walk.

We want to improve the connectivity and accessibility of this unique walk between Woolgoolga and Sawtell and we will seek a matching investment from the Coffs Coast Regional Park Trust for this initiative.

It’s been great to see Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) come alive with a string of

I see this letter as an opportunity for you to take a quiet look at yourself and see where you might be able to practice nonjudgementality, care and consideration in your life, and do it. You will find it beautifully rewarding.

after-dark events.

Save the date now of Friday 10 July for Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure from 5-7pm.

This family friendly escape will see groups tackle a series of quests and challenges throughout the museum.

There’ll be dress-ups, a photo booth, music, and food and drinks available for purchase.

It will also be your chance to catch RELICS in its last week at YAM.

Hop online to the Yarrila Arts and Museum website to book as this event will be capped at 400.

Finally, I’d encourage everyone to get out and about and explore our own beautiful backyard - and support local businesses - over our sensationally mild winter.

VIBIN

Magic of Paris

WHAT a wonderful time to be a lover of French culture on the Coffs Coast, with the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre set to transport audiences from Gumbaynggirr Country to the streets of Paris through music, film and storytelling over the coming months.

Leading the celebration is Magic of Paris on Sunday 5 July at 2pm, the third event in the Sunday Sounds concert series, treating audiences to an unforgettable afternoon that captures the romance, elegance and spirit of French music across generations. Featuring acclaimed performers Milko Foucault-Larché and Paris-born Corinne Andrew, the production showcases the duo’s passion for

French popular music, brought to life through warmth, emotion and the unmistakable chemistry.

More than just a concert, Magic of Paris is a vibrant musical journey through iconic French classics, beloved pop songs and famous works from opera, musicals and cinema, all connected by a distinctly French flair. Audiences can expect the timeless songs of Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Dalida and Joséphine Baker, alongside surprising French interpretations of international favourites from artists such as The Beatles, Bee Gees and Whitney Houston.

Performed in both French and English, and enhanced with multimedia visuals, the show promises an afternoon rich with emotion, nostalgia

and celebration, finishing with afternoon tea shared together after the performance.

French cinema lovers are also in for a treat, with screenings of Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague on Thursday 2 July followed by Cédric Klapisch’s Colours of Time on Thursday 27 August. From the revolutionary beginnings of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless to a sweeping family story connecting modern France with 1890s Paris, both films showcase the artistry, creativity and enduring fascination of French cinema.

Whether you’re a lifelong Francophile or simply curious to experience something beautiful and inspiring, this season offers a little slice of Paris at the Jetty Memorial Theatre.

Koalas,

PEOPLE on the Coffs Coast tend to love it to pieces, and there are a lot of pieces to love.

Ancient rainforest, koala country, subtropical ocean, living reef, all within a few kilometres of each other, connected in ways that are only becoming clearer the more closely we look.

The Whispers of Wilderness series has spent the past several months showing what those pieces look like when you hold them together.

Whispers of Wilderness is a free community events program run by the National Parks Association of NSW, Coffs Coast Branch, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and community members to explore the landscapes of the Coffs Coast.

This is the fourth and final event of the 2026 series, coming to Woolgoolga on Saturday 20 June at 2pm.

Three speakers will take the audience from the forests above the escarpment to the ocean floor, weaving together the stories of the Great Koala National Park, the Solitary Islands Marine Park, and the subtropical marine world that makes this stretch of coast unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Dr Grahame Douglas AM will open the afternoon with an update on the progress of the Great Koala National Park.

Grahame has been at the heart of the campaign for many years, brings a PhD in the implications of climate change on bushfire protection in NSW, and is President of the NPA Coffs Coast Branch.

He will speak to the relationship between the park, bushfire management, and the role this landscape plays as a climate refugium for koalas and the broader ecosystems of the Coffs Coast hinterland.

WHAT'S VIBIN

oceans, and everything in between

Professor Kirsten Benkendorff, marine biologist at the National Marine Science Centre at Southern Cross University, will follow with an exploration of the subtropical marine biodiversity of the Coffs Coast, from the coral communities at the southern limit of tropical distribution to the kelp forests facing pressure from warming seas, and what the changes she is observing mean for the future of this remarkable marine environment.

The afternoon will also see the launch of a report on the Solitary Islands Marine Park, commissioned by the NPA Coffs Coast Branch with support from a City of Coffs Harbour Environmental Levy grant program.

The report documents the extraordinary wildlife, habitats, and cultural values that make the Solitary Islands one of Australia's most distinctive

marine environments and explores the challenges and opportunities that will shape its future for decades to come.

Its authors, Iain and Megan Watt, will present their findings and take questions from the audience.

Iain Watt has spent more than 45 years in marine science, conservation, and coastal management, with extensive experience in marine protected area planning and a leading role in the establishment of four marine parks across the Indian Ocean and Middle East.

Megan Watt studied Marine Science at Southern Cross University, works as a Divemaster and snorkel guide, and is currently involved in the Port Stephens Dolphin Population Assessment Study.

Together they bring a depth of knowledge and a genuine connection to the marine environments they work to protect. There is a reason

scientists have a name for this place.

The Macleay-McPherson Overlap is where tropical and temperate worlds converge, producing a richness of species found nowhere else in Australia.

From the forest floor to the ocean reef, the Coffs Coast is not just remarkable, it is irreplaceable.

What the Whispers of Wilderness series has been exploring is why that matters, and what it means to live alongside something this extraordinary.

Come along to Woolgoolga Community Village Hall, at 8 Boundary Street, Woolgoolga, on Saturday 20 June. at 2pm. Bring someone who has not heard this story yet.

It’s free, and you don’t need a booking.

For more information visit www.npanswcoffscoast.org or email coffs@npansw.org

By Manny WOOD

Flexibility important to planning

LARRY has a child to his first marriage, Ken.

Larry is now remarried to his second wife, Michelle.

Larry makes a will appointing Ken and Michelle as his executors.

He leaves his investment property to Ken and grants Michelle the right to reside in his home, in which they both live, for life.

Ken then stands to receive Larry’s home when Michelle ceases to reside in the property. The rest of his estate is split equally between Ken and Michelle.

When Larry dies at the age of 80, he has been married to Michelle for 40 years.

Each of his properties are worth $1 million and he has $100,000 in savings.

Michelle is 75 years of age when Larry passes away. Michelle has an investment property worth $1 million and savings of $200,000.

Michelle is concerned that in the near future she will need to move out of Larry’s home and into more suitable accommodation, such as a retirement village.

She is worried that Larry’s will gives his home to Ken when she vacates the property.

She is also worried that after she pays for a unit in a retirement village, she will have insufficient funds to provide herself with a comfortable retirement.

Michelle seeks legal advice and decides to challenge Larry’s will.

Michelle and Ken are unable to reach a compromise between themselves and the matter proceeds to a hearing in the Supreme Court.

The Court ultimately grants Michelle a “flexible” life interest, which allows her to sell Larry’s house and use the proceeds to acquire accommodation elsewhere. Only upon her death does Ken receive the proceeds.

Michelle also receives an additional $45,000 to fund repairs to Larry’s house if they are required.

Proper estate planning and incorporating a flexible life interest in Larry’s will could have prevented Ken and Michelle each incurring legal costs of $100,000.

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Starry-eyed or scientific method

Stargazing

By Dave RENEKE

STARING up at the night sky, a blanket of twinkling stars, has fascinated humans for as long as we've had eyes to see.

Stars have been our guides, our muses, and the spark for both scientific exploration and, let's just say, some more "colourful" interpretations.

Enter astronomy and astrology: two fields that, at first glance, seem to share a cosmic bond, but take completely different approaches to the heavens.

Let’s take a fun, yet scientific, look at these two starry cousins.

Astrology has been around forever—well, almost. It’s been with us since the Babylonians, who were probably the first to connect the dots between stars and personal fate.

Then the Greeks got in on the action, tying zodiac signs to everything from love lives to the fall of empires.

In ancient times Astrology was as much about understanding the universe as it was about interpreting how the stars could shape our lives.

But as time marched on and science developed, astronomy emerged.

Gone were the days of interpreting celestial movements as omens or personality guides.

In came telescopes, measurements, and a whole lot of math. Astronomy, still inspired by those early skywatchers, became focused on uncovering the truths of the universe.

Instead of focusing on predicting the rise and fall of kings, astronomers set their sights on understanding the actual workings of the cosmos.

Picture this: Two friends look up at the same star. One’s an astronomer.

On the Couch

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

MY friend asked me to mind her dog while she was on holiday.

She didn't tell me the dog sleeps on the bed. I only discovered this on the first night.

I tried to put the dog back in its own bed and it howled and then jumped straight back again.

I tried the spare bed and it just followed me there and did the same thing.

How do I put up with this for two weeks?

I like dogs but I don't want to sleep with one.

Nadia G.

DEAR

Nadia,

I THINK you've been hoodwinked.

The other’s an astrologer.

The astronomer is jotting down notes, calculating the star's temperature, size, and age.

They’re figuring out how far away it is and wondering if it might host any planets with the potential for life.

All very scientific stuff, right?

The astrologer, on the other hand, is probably thinking, "Oh, that star’s in Pisces today, so it must mean I should totally avoid important decisions until tomorrow."

There’s a bit of a gap between the two approaches.

Here’s where things get a little tricky: astrology isn’t science. It wants to be, but it just doesn’t quite measure up to the standards of the scientific method.

Scientists have repeatedly found no evidence linking the positions of stars and planets to our personalities, love lives, or fortunes.

In short, your zodiac sign isn't why you got stuck in traffic or why your coffee tasted weird this morning.

There is no way this dog is used to sleeping in his dog bed. Dogs are creatures of habit.

This one's habit is clearly to dive under the covers or else rest in the crook of your legs where he will sleep peacefully (apart from the occasional snore) until morning.

I'll hazard a guess that when your friend brought this dog home, she tried to make him sleep alone, but then he gave her the 'I miss

That said, the allure of astrology doesn’t fade, does it? Millions of people still check their daily horoscopes, looking for guidance or just a little cosmic reassurance.

And why? Because astrology taps into something deep inside us: the desire to feel connected to something bigger. It gives us a narrative to cling to—something to believe in, especially when the universe seems too big to make sense of.

Does that mean we should dismiss astrology entirely?

Not necessarily. It can be fun, and it provides a way for people to

my siblings' whine and her best intentions went straight out the window.

This is now a bed dog. I do have some suggestions on how to make it more bearable though.

Firstly, if it's cold, make sure he is wearing a coat.

That way he will be less likely to try to dive under the covers. Also, remove the second pillow from the bed. If he's anything like my dog, you will wake to a furry face drooling on the spare pillow, which can be a bit disconcerting.

Ensure that the doggy door is latched.

Otherwise you may find that the dog goes out in the middle of the night and then returns to the bed with wet (or, even worse, muddy) feet and then promptly leaves paw prints all over the sheets. Alternatively, you can lock him in the laundry, buy some earplugs, and train him to sleep where he's supposed to sleep.

He may be a bit put out, but he will get used to the new arrangement pretty quickly.

Then, when your friend returns, you can let her know that Zeus has now been trained to sleep in his own bed. I can bet you any money she will undo all your good work on the first night of her return, but at least you will be able to get some decent sleep while you are dogminding. And next time you agree to dog sit, make sure you know the finer details of the dog's habits (and his human's proclivities).

think about their lives, relationships, and the world around them. It’s not science, but it’s a part of our cultural fabric and can even inspire people to take a closer look at the real universe through the lens of astronomy.

So, what's the takeaway here?

Well, it gives us a fun, quirky way to think about our place in it, even if it doesn't have the scientific backing to predict your next big life event. The magic of the stars is less about your horoscope and more about marveling at the immense, aweinspiring universe we live in.

Beware of dodgy second-hand nuclear subs

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHAT could be more dodgy than our Navy squandering $368 billion dollars on ageing, secondhand American nuclear-powered submarines?

Firstly, nuclear-propulsion is complex and dangerous technology, relying on nuclear reactors fuelled with weaponsgrade uranium - highly enriched to more than 90 per cent U-235.

Secondly, after years of operation, submarine nuclear reactors contain tonnes of radioactive waste - spent nuclear fuel as well as reactor components contaminated with radioactive fission fragments and transuranic elements - all of which will remain hazardous for thousands of years.

Thirdly, aging submarine reactors are more likely to suffer problems like serious cracking to reactor cooling circuits, coolant

leaks and radioactive discharges to the environment.

Britain has struggled with the radioactive problems of nuclear subs for decades but still hasn't dismantled a single one. They have 23 ‘zombie’ subs sitting stranded in Rosyth and Devonport dockyards, including 12 boats still fuelled with dangerous spent nuclear material.

The UK Ministry of Defence estimates the total cost for maintaining and disposing of all

retired nuclear subs will be £7.5 billion over the next century.

In America, the Department of Energy estimates it will cost between $US25 million and $US50 million to dispose of each US sub. They currently have 130 decommissioned nuclear submarine reactors sitting in a 1000-foot-long open-air trench (Trench 94) at Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington state.

If Australia naively accepts

Pauline for PM? Please explain

DEAR News Of The Area,

WHILE Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is the popular flavour in the polling lately, the mainstream media seem unable to ask any of the obvious questions.

Both are concerning.

After 30 years in Federal politics, Hanson’s only notable contributions were both publicity stunts; one involving the Australian flag, the other a burqa.

Her attendance and

participation has been dismal, she has done little to hold any government to account, and repeatedly voted against wage rises and changes which could alleviate some of the cost of living pressures and inequities in society, despite her pretense of fighting for the downtrodden Aussie battler.

With the decimation of the Liberal Coalition, thanks to the influential Murdoch media’s constant and destructive push to the right, Hanson has now been

given a massive ‘leg up’ from Gina Rinehart and we have this ludicrous proposition being touted by commentators that One Nation could be a viable opposition party and Pauline an alternative PM!

While One Nation has become an easy backdoor into politics for newcomers soon disenfranchised and out-of-pocket, it has no representative democratic caucus for policy-making and doesn’t look like it’s about to.

Long-time minder James Ashby

has gamed the system to not only increase Hanson’s power and influence but rakes in the growing election dollars to further support her long-running divisive grievance campaign.

Despite a washed-up cowboyhatted Barnaby Joyce spruiking empty one-liners, Hanson still remains leader for life with sole rights for choosing her successor.

Meanwhile, the deserving players; the Greens and the crossbench independents

Broken-hearted by Jetty Foreshore ‘revitalisation’

DEAR News Of The Area,

I PERCEIVE the betrayal of the people of Coffs Harbour by elected representatives at all levels of government to be eye watering.

The stated objective of the socalled “revitalisation” of the Jetty Foreshore - the most loved and utilised recreational precinct in the Coffs Harbour LGA - was to retain the “character and cultural heritage” of the area while creating a “family friendly” destination.

The proposed department of planning model reveals the sheer hypocrisy of this statement in graphic detail.

As a person who has been involved in this process at ground level, including the project’s steering advisory committee for a period of two years, I have been left breathless by the sheer wilfulness of Planning NSW and local business organisations against the very clearly stated preference of the local community to not have multi-level residential buildings on the site.

The poll conducted alongside local elections in 2024 clearly stated this, with 69 per cent of registered voters voting against

the introduction of multi-level residential buildings into what has been a central hub of community activity and maritime and coastal recreation for decades.

This, along with more than 60 per cent of submissions to the Department of Planning also opposing the urbanisation of the Jetty Foreshore, could not be clearer with regard to the communities wishes.

In fact, when you consider the Indigenous activity on this coastal strip, as it was before settlers converted two islands into the base for a manmade harbour, you would have to say the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore has been a central hub of community activity and maritime and coastal recreation for millennia.

And here we are, with little to no real significant acknowledgment of that lived history. The lived history of the oldest known continuous culture in human history.

The land has been blasted and covered in rocks, boulders, and concrete, leaving nothing of the pristine shoreline with an abundant food source that it once was.

It is, in fact, the perfect metaphor for what has been inflicted on the

indigenous people of Australia. It is still stunning.

It still serves as a safe place of connection for people from all walks of life and all cultures to immerse themselves in the environment and feel its ancient significance.

To safely revel in its brisk sea breezes and wild storms and bathe in a seemingly endless day of sunshine. Much like the southern headland of Sydney Harbour.

There is barely any reference in the documents to the colony of Shearwater who make Muttonbird Island their home during the annual migratory cycle, and no reference to how increased lighting in the precinct will further impact their ability to land and breed. The mention of such an environmental threat, of course, would only add to the myriad of reasons why the plan is completely inappropriate.

The idea of the plan to create “a thriving economic hub by colocating tourism, housing and nonresidential uses” in the precinct is akin to putting 40-storey buildings in Sydney’s Botanic Garden.

Granted, the area has not had the immense care to create extensive parklands using natural features as guidelines as the

Botanic Gardens. However, with such care it is entirely plausible such a space is possible for future generations. A space even more loved and appreciated as the population of this once sleepy coastal city continues to grow.

Clearly, no-one ever said: “do not make improvements and progress” the Foreshore. However the wholesale sellout of the community has never been an acceptable outcome for the residents and ratepayers of this city since plans to extensively commercialise the precinct emerged in the early 2000s.

With the deadline for yet another “community feedback/ have your say” opportunity looming over funding I once again gleaned my way through page after page of council and Planning NSW documents looking to find the inconsistencies.

After several attempts I was completely overwhelmed by the magnitude of the stated aims and the proposed changes.

From family friendly culture and character to the introduction of an enormous set of traffic control lights at the entrance to the foreshore heralded by two

second-hand nuclear subs, under the AUKUS deal we will also have to dispose of the nuclear reactors and highly radioactive waste. Buyer beware!

I urge the Federal Government to reject America's offer, cancel AUKUS and stop squandering taxpayers' money.

Regards, Kenneth Higgs,

who have made an intelligent contribution and been consistent in holding successive governments to account have been given little recognition or credit.

While Hanson was always the natural legacy of John Howard’s pushback against multiculturalism and Indigenous rights, Howard loved to claim - while they were voting for him - that Australian voters were intelligent.

If that is true, then something doesn’t add up here.

Regards, Dave Wood, Boambee East.

multi level mixed use commercial/ residential buildings either side of Marina Drive obscuring any site of the promised “revitalised” Foreshore to the total lack of any mention of Indigenous recognition the brain fog and failure of my cognitive ability was complete.

So no …. I did not put in a submission.

And yes … as a person who has lived and loved and revelled in the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent coastline across more than six decades … my heart is broken.

There is more … so much more to be said about the reality and the practicality of the proposed Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Revitalisation Project; however, it requires a tome.

Given the current state of ours and other democracies across the planet kowtowing to business interests and the rise of AI enmeshing business and government, we are definitely sitting on the edge.

What are the chances we can “resist” and retain our very unique place in this world?

Regards, Ann Leonard, Sawtell.

JOHN Broadbent has me scratching my head (NOTA 12/6/26).

He quotes a CSIRO 2024 report that says "Extreme sea levels that had a probability of occurring once every hundred years are predicted to become annual events by the end of the century...".

What is an extreme sea level event? Is it a storm surge and, if so, when does it become extreme and not just severe or terrible?

Examination of the sea level data recorded at Fort Denison for more than 100 years shows no "extreme" sea level changes.

Yes, there have been increases in sea level but there have also been falls in sea level. These changes appear to be cyclic but overall, no significant increase.

It seems strange that he should push this "extreme" line , when the IPCC has finally acknowledged that its "extreme" predictions have been implausible, with not

one coming to fruition. So, I am unconcerned that this prediction will be any different.

It seems to me that the use of the word "extreme" is used for no other purpose than to instil fear in the readers to induce them to join the climate change crusade.

It's time to stop this fear mongering rubbish.

Regards, Wayne Duesbury, Boambee.

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Suns at home against Central Coast

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns’ Youth Men are ready to take to the court once again in front of their passionate home fans.

The Suns’ Under 20s representative team take on the Central Coast Crusaders this weekend, during the latest round of the Basketball NSW Waratah Basketball League season.

Tip-off is at 10am on Sunday, 21 June, at Sportz Central.

The Suns had a 66-63 win against the Central Coast Crusaders when they last met in the opening round.

The Suns’ previous home game was cancelled last weekend, after receiving a forfeit from ParramattaCumberland.

The Suns currently sit third on the ladder with a 6-6 record.

The Waratah Basketball League season sees the Suns team take on teams from Sydney, the Central Coast, and Port Macquarie.

Panthers remain undefeated

By Aiden BURGESS

THE SAWTELL Panthers have continued their undefeated run to start the season with a 28-24 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses in their top of the ladder clash at Woolgoolga. It was the Panthers sixth win from as many matches, becoming the first side to beat the Seahorses this season, as the Group 2 Rugby League season resumed.

The Coffs Harbour Comets maintained third spot on the ladder after having a 24-16 win against the South Grafton Rebels in South Grafton.

The Macksville Sea Eagles won their second straight match triumphing 32-26 against the Nambucca Roosters at Coronation Park.

First grade ladder

1.Sawtell Panthers. 14

points. 6 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. Points differential. (p.d): 84. 2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 12 points. 5 wins. 1 loss. 1 bye. (p.d): 124. 3.Coffs Harbour Comets. 8 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): 4.4.Nambucca Roosters. 6 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -36. 5.Macksville Sea Eagles. 6 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -38. 6.South Grafton Rebels. 6 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. 1

bye. (p.d): -78.7.Grafton Ghosts. 4 points. 1 win. 5 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -60.

Reserves

The Sawtell Panthers and Woolgoolga Seahorses shared the points after a 26-26 draw, in their top of the ladder clash.

The Macksville Sea Eagles defeated the Nambucca Roosters 34-10.

The South Grafton Rebels edged out the Coffs Harbour Comets, 23-22.

Women’s

The Woolgoolga Seahorses had a 26-10 win

at home against the Sawtell Panthers.

The South Grafton Rebels recorded their first win of the season, defeating the Coffs Harbour Comets 22-16.

Under 18s

The Macksville Sea Eagles remained undefeated with a 42-6 win against the Nambucca Roosters.

The Sawtell Panthers maintained second spot on the ladder with a 30-18 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

Big wins for Breakers and Magpies

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies have both had big wins during the latest round of the AFL North Coast season.

The Coffs Harbour Breakers consolidated top spot on the ladder, thumping

the Northern Beaches Blues

21.8 (134) to 5.8 (38) at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

The Port Macquarie Magpies had an 18.10 (118) to 9.5 (59) win at home against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

Reserves

The Coffs Harbour Breakers remained

undefeated after a 9.13 (67) to 1.7 (13) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints broke through for their first win of the season, triumphing 10.5 (65) to 6.5 (41) against the Port Macquarie Magpies.

Women’s

The Sawtell/Toormina

Wolves retain top spot

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Woolgoolga Wolves have retained their perfect record following a 2-1 win in their top of the ladder showdown against the Northern Storm during the latest round of North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season.

The home win was the Wolves eighth from as many matches as they became the first team to beat the Storm this season.

The Maclean Bobcats moved into the top four with a 1-0 victory at home against the Coffs Coast Tigers.

The Coffs City United Lions snapped a five-match losing slide with a 4-1 win against Bellingen FC at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The Sawtell Scorpions and Yamba Breakers shared the points in a 0-0 draw at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

Round 10

The Men’s Premier

League season continues this weekend with Round 10 matches.

Ladder leaders the Woolgoolga Wolves will look to continue their perfect record this season when they take on the Urunga Raiders in Urunga.

Two top four teams face off when the Maclean Bobcats host the Yamba Breakers.

The Northern Storm host the Sawtell Scorpions at Korora Oval, and the

Saints maintained their undefeated record this season, defeating the Port Macquarie Magpies 8.7 (55) to 3.2 (20).

The Coffs Harbour Breakers prevailed 2.12 (24) to 3.2 (20) against the Northern Beaches Blues.

Under 18s

The Port Macquarie

Coffs City United Lions and Coffs Coast Tigers play off in their local derby at Forsyth Park.

Men’s ladder 1.Woolgoolga Wolves. 24 points. 8 wins. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 23. 2.Northern Storm. 18 points. 6 wins. 1 loss. (g.d): 22. 3.Yamba Breakers. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. (g.d): 5. 4.Maclean Bobcats. 13 points. 4 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): -6. 5.Sawtell Scorpions. 11 points. 3 wins. 2 draws. 2 losses. (g.d): 5. 6.Coffs City United Lions. 7 points. 2

Magpies smashed the Sawtell/Toormina Saints by 14.16 (100) to 2.4 (16).

Round 10

THE AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 10 matches in Port Macquarie and Sawtell.

The Port Macquarie Magpies host the Coffs

wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -4. 7.Bellingen FC. 6 points. 2 wins. 6 losses. (g.d): -12. 8.Coffs Coast Tigers. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -15. 9.Urunga Raiders. 3 points. 1 win. 7 losses. (g.d): -18. Women’s North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season continued with Round 10 matches.

The Urunga Raiders remained perfect this season after a 6-3 win at home against the Woolgoolga Wildcats.

The Coffs City United

Round 8

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 8 matches.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses travel to take on the Macksville Sea Eagles to kick off the round on Saturday afternoon.

The Sawtell Panthers host the Nambucca Roosters at Rex Hardaker Oval on Sunday afternoon.

The South Grafton Rebels and Grafton Ghosts clash in their local derby at McKittrick Park.

Harbour Breakers, and the Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Northern Beaches Blues. Senior men’s ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 24 points. 6 wins. 1 loss. 192.35 %. 2.Port Macquarie Magpies. 16 points. 4 wins. 3 losses. 154.61%. 3.Sawtell/ Toormina Saints. 12 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 91.19%. 4.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 points. 0 wins. 6 losses. 31.15%.

Lionesses won their fourth match in a row, defeating the Northern Storm 5-1 at York Street Oval. Women’s ladder 1.Urunga Raiders. 18 points. 6 wins. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 20. 2.Coffs City United Lionesses. 15 points. 5 wins. 2 losses. (g.d): 21. 3.Woolgoolga Wildcats. 10 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 4 losses. (g.d): -6. 4.Northern Storm. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -17. 5.Boambee Eagles. 2 points. 0 wins. 2 draws. 4 losses. (g.d):-18.

Snappers remain undefeated

By Aiden BURGESS

THE COFFS Harbour Snappers have remained unbeaten as the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season resumed after the long weekend break.

The Snappers had a 4314 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs in front of their home fans at Coffs Rugby Park.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves were also victorious, beating the Cannonballs by 43-28.

Coffs Harbour Snappers women had a 38-15 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs.

SCU Marlins reserves were dominant in a 45-0 win against the Grafton Redmen at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

The Hastings Valley Vikings earned bragging rights in winning their local derby against the Port Macquarie Pirates, 31-27.

Round 7

The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 7 matches.

Ladder leaders the Coffs Harbour Snappers take on the Grafton Redmen in Grafton.

SCU Marlins host the Port Macquarie Pirates at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park, and Hastings Valley Vikings host the Kempsey Cannonballs in Port Macquarie.

First grade ladder. 1.Coffs Harbour Snappers. 20 points. 4 wins. 0 losses.

Points differential (p.d): 108. 2.Port Macquarie Pirates. 16 points. 3 wins. 1 loss. (p.d): 43. 3.Grafton Redmen. 14 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. (p.d): 42. 4.Hastings Valley Vikings. 13 points. 2 wins. 3 losses. (p.d): -37. 5.Kemspey Cannonballs. 3 points. 0 wins. 5 losses. (p.d): -156.

A day to remember for Snappers’ striped SOBS

THERE were plenty of striped shirts in attendance on Saturday, 13 June when Snappers Old Boys (SOBS) gathered at the ground for

their yearly social event and Sponsors Day.

The club's under-16s had the honour of being presented with their jerseys by club

stalwart Des Hoy.

The SOBS, who number around 200 on the books, were given new club hats and treated to a day where the

Before

points flowed almost as fast as the memories.

The Snappers recorded victories in first and reserve grade, women’s, under-16

boys, all against Kempsey; under-16 girls against the Marlins, under-14 girls against Grafton, and under14s boys red against Kempsey.

Turkey done, USA next

By Anna HARRINGTON, AAP

SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.

Take a bow, Tony Popovic.

The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey.

Popovic dropped skipper Mathew Ryan for young goalkeeper Patrick Beach and midfielder Jackson Irvine for Paul Okon-Engstler, while backing dynamo Nestory Irankunda from the outset.

"They were maybe shocks for a lot of people, but not shocks within our playing group or staff," Popovic said.

"Because we're all working together every day, and we can see the quality of these young boys. We've got Mo Toure, Nestory, Junior Okon, Patrick Beach, and many more.

"It's a team selected to perform well. You never know the result, of coursewe're at a World Cup.

"But for me, it's the performance. The result is the satisfaction and the outcome. But, regardless of the result, it was the right decision."

All of Popovic's gambles

repaid his faith.

Beach made eight saves, the most by a Socceroos goalkeeper at a World Cup, including some world-class efforts.

Okon-Engstler delivered a sensational assist for matchwinner Irankunda and impressed with his forward drive, hard running and physicality.

Irankunda was man of the match with his explosive, daring performance, with he and Connor Metcalfe scoring terrific goals.

Popovic has backed Metcalfe to start despite minimal game time at his German club FC St Pauli.

"It means everything," Metcalfe said.

"I haven't played much, so I don't expect much.

"And for him to just go, 'No, I don't care, I'm gonna play you', it's a really, really nice feeling because, I mean, I don't have that feeling at my club.

"It's more of a feeling of I want to repay him with everything I've got every time I play, and I think tonight shows the amount of effort not only me but the whole team put in."

While Turkey had more possession, Australia were organised, uncompromising and desperate in defence, then aggressive in springing attacks themselves.

Popovic showed in friendlies against Mexico and

Switzerland and again on Saturday that he has adapted to the drinks/advertising breaks in each half as well as any coach.

The 52-year-old is animated and direct, using the pauses as an opportunity to address his players.

That included having a word to Irankunda on the

22-minute mark.

"He told me to keep my head," Irankunda said.

"He told me to stay calm and to keep pushing, and in the end that chat that we had helped, and then I ended up scoring. It's just great that he has that belief in us."

Australia had 10 World Cup debutants - with Harry Souttar the exception - in their youngest starting lineup at such a tournament, with an average age of 24.6.

"There was no doubts or anything that was in my head going into it, thinking about the word 'inexperience'because it showed the lads are brilliant," Souttar said.

"They carried out the game plan. Tactically, they were brilliant."

It was impossible to pick a bad Socceroos performer, both from the starters and substitutes.

"The boss always says to us that he chose us 26

for a reason," defender Aziz Behich said.

"And he's always said he'll close his eyes and pick an 11 and he'll trust.

"And the beauty of his squad is, you see the players that even come on to make an impact - we're all in this together."

Coffs basketball wrap-up

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season continued with the latest round played at Sportz Central.

Men’s A-Grade ladder leaders Sweet Home

Wembanyama had a 58-34 win against Magic Pandas.

Stephen Hartsuyker top scored with 19 points.

We Can't Dunk beat The Chihuahuas 86-64, Angus Glendinning top scored with 33 points.

WFI Insurance defeated

The Flame Trees 88-70, Zavier Martin had a game high 22 points.

Can't Catch A Breath had a 49-37 win against All Washed Up, Phillip Ely and Noah Light both top scored with 15 points.

Seahorses Shredders beat

8-Teens 68-41, James Nebo had a game high 28 points.

Men’s B-Grade ladder leaders The Bricklayers had a 36-27 win against Walsh’s Plumbing.

Sonny Burrell led the way with 18 points.

27 Days defeated Narwhals Social 61-22.

Women’s

Women’s A-Grade ladder

OPINION

Rich history of a Coffs hotel

By Karen FILEWOOD

THERE has been a hotel in the vicinity of the current Coast Hotel for 143 years.

The first, named the Cricketers Arms, was established in 1883 as a simple bark hut, situated on the site of the current Coffs Harbour Court House.

It was run by Lawrence McKenna, who sold wine

The

16s by 72-37.

Kira Juffermans top scored for the winners with 30 points.

Mantas Mermaids beat the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 18s by 40-36, Eleisha Turk had a game high 14 points.

Women’s B-Grade ladder leaders Ring Ins had a 41-38

own electricity generator and ice making plant, cedar bar and cellars.

The Socceroos have returned to their Oakland base to step up preparations for Friday's game against the United States in Seattle. win against Mantas Mystics. Kristy Goodman had a game high 16 points.

The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s 2 team had a 57-25 win against Mantas Mummas.

Indie Thornbury top scored for the Suns with 21 points.

Hoop There It Is beat The Young Ones 28-25.

started in the roof of the hotel resulting in much damage.

meetings, celebrations and even the occasional inquest.

In 1885 it was sold at a well-attended auction for £201 to Charles Campbell, then on to a succession of licensees including John Corcoran, Peter Whelan, and Joseph Smith, who added extra rooms in 1892. It was after Murdoch McLean purchased the

Cricketers Arms in 1905 that major changes were undertaken.

In 1907 tenders were called for a new hotel on the adjoining land (the Coast Hotel site). Named after the head of the McLean clan, Sir Fitzroy Donald McLean, the Fitzroy Hotel opened in 1909, the two-storey brick building featuring over 70 rooms, a wide balcony, its

A strike would serve us right

DEAR News Of The Area, MUSING on the state of things in Australia it occurs to me that a strike

and meals to locals and passing travellers. Shortly after its establishment it was moved to what is now the intersection of Grafton and McLean streets and upgraded to a slab and shingle building where, as with most hotels, it became the hub of the community, hosting a variety of social gatherings including town might help put things into perspective.

I mean a strike by all the refugees and immigrants who keep the economy

ticking over, our health system functioning, our trains and taxis running, our university doors open and our taste buds tickled.

Just one day without our IT specialists, doctors and lawyers, not to mention farm labourers and fruit pickers would bring the country to

Under Mr McLean’s ownership social functions extended to highland dancing, highland gatherings, and sports days held on land he leased, which now bears his name, McLean Oval.

In the mid-1920s it was sold, passing through several owners, then one Sunday afternoon in 1940, disaster struck when a fire

a halt and it would serve us right.

Think again, all those who abuse the Australian flag, making it the symbol of white supremacy.

As the song says, "We are one but we are many,

The owners, Tooth and Co, replaced it with a ‘modern’ building for approximately £20,000 and it reopened in September 1941 with 23 bedrooms. It remains on site, albeit with a new look and name, however the large paned windows, tiled roof and pressed metal ceiling under the awning hint at its past.

and from all the lands on earth we come".

It is not possible to look back. Our only choice is to keep going forwards.

Regards, Margaret England, Toormina.

SPORT RESULTS COFFS COAST News Of The Area

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 8/6/26

R Avery, P Roach, A Day DEF K Mason, T Lancaster, B Eden

S Fleming, G Patrick, K Taylor DEF L Read, D Anderson, D Ryan

E Korchma, J Fleming, C Christian DEF L Kratz, B Tremayne, G Hampson

C Veerhuis, P Day, M Friend DEF

Sawtell Golf Results

9/6 STABLEFORD Chris

Turnbull 38, Allan Robertson 37, Peter Matten 36, James Murdoch 35. Balls to 31c/b. NTP 7 A: James Murdoch, B: John Burke, Woolgoolga Social Results

By Sue BRACHER

SUNDAY 7th June 26. Rink 8: Graham, J Martin (D)I Coltman, P Diamond (13/17) Rink 9: G Westwood, G McInerney, (D)

D.Porter, B Parker(20/9) Rink 10, D Hodge, S Wall (D) G McInerney, K Costelloe (22/11), T Camp, D Mason

C Veerhuis, J Chapman, J Cherne

TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls

9/6/26

H Muir, G Pickard, M Friend DEF

H Snow, C Irvine, J Fleming

L Read, A Day DEF R Lucas, K

Stirling

M McDonald, L Kratz, N Foy DEF

N Feltrin, T Rhodes, L North

WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls

10/6/26

N Wong, W Vaughn, J Townsend DEF G Campbell, J Rice, R Williams

C:Mal Jensen (pro pin). NTP 11

A: Malcolm Russell, B: Rodney Wisely, C: Craig Black 10/6 Stroke A: Margaret Gill 73c/b, Christine Constable 73, Jackie Chapman 79. B: Rhonda Cooper 83, Linda Rankin 84, (D) Tony B, M Hodge. (29/7). B. Richards, C Zelvis (D) Laila, LBoom (17/11).

Tuesday 9th 26 ( Pairs) Rink 8: (first game triples,) J Simmons, W Prosser, Di Washfold.(D) W Gavenlock, G Grilbnberger, B Crispe (27/12)

Rink 9: T McKenzie, P Buck (D)

M Hopes, M Hodge (28/21) Rink 10 R Bennell, G McInerney (D) J

T Brooks, R Cridge G Dennis DEF

I Maderic, G Walsh, M Jenkins

G Peel, T Mitchell, L Preston DEF N Stahlhut, M Hastings, B Blight

I Muller, L Zecchinati, P Warby

DEF S Vivian, D Anderson, A Berry

W Bujeya, W Kellam, A Jones

DEF C Christian, M Aujard, J Richardson

G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar DEF D Bond, P Roach, W Meadows

S Sillar, B Fitzpatrick, B Clugston

DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris

Pauline Barnes 85c/b. C: Trish Bailey 79, Rosi Hrncir 83c/b, Chris Anderson 83. Straightest drive A: Wendy Mason, B: Maureen Ryan, C: Lyn Lightfoot. Pro pin: Maureen Ryan. Putting A: Wendy Mason 26, B: Linda

Weston, G Pallister (28/16). G Lane, B Merchant (D) Fred C, J Hurrell (20/16). Rink 12: D Hodge, R Gurber, (D) N Wood, J Evan’s (24/16) Rink 13:H Shultz, J Taylor (D) S Oliver R Shaw (14/12).

Friday 6th / 26 ( payed 2.4.2) Rink 3: J Burgess, K Costelloe (D) Jen Gibbons, R Shaw (25/22). Rink 4: N Wood, S Oliver (D) J Harris, J Hampstead (30/15) Rink 5: Taylor,

T Lancaster, J Urge, M Pollard

DEF C Smith, W Prosser, P Cook

P Swain, G Stewart, M Gibbons

DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, R Petterson

P Paunovic, P Nikitin, R Southam

DEF R McLelland, D Isaacs, S Wilkinson

FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 12/6/26

G Fisher, D Frost, S Sillar DEF J Chapman, C Christian, A Berry J Rice, R Williams, L Preston DEF N Feltrin, J Richardson, G

Rankin 29, C: Pam O'Sullivan 30 11/6 Play 9 Andy Gibson 16c/b. Ball to 16 13/6 Stableford Aussie Foy 40, Andrew White 37, Paul Hope 36, Ian Kenny (SGA) 35c/b. Balls to 30c/b. NTP 7 A:

P Buck (D) C Albert, I Whitman (29/7). Triple Game Rink 9:I Hoonslow, D Washfold, P Green (D) G Lane, P Hatton, M Tenner. (27/15). Rink 10: R Gurber, B Merchant (D) Fred C, Crook. (22/16). Rink ll D.Evens, J Evens (D) R Bennell, H Schultz (22/16). C Nightingale, J Hurrell (D) W Prosser, W Gavenlock (30/9), Rink 13: L.Walsh, A Plain (D) D Hodge, M Hodge (27/18).

Patrick L Read, A Day, N Foy DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend P Weir, C Weir, C Hill DEF W Vaughn, D Anderson, S Fleming J Urge, G Dennis, T Karam DEF P Mont, B Stanley, A Baker M Friend, J Fleming, L North DEF P Paunovic, P Roach, L Feltrin

T Lancaster, P Warby DEF R Avery, B Blight

G Hampson D Ryan DEF H Muir, C Smith

Trevor Smith (pro pin), C: Mark Geary Ladies Stableford Joy Lawrence 24 14/6 Medley Stableford Anthony Zullo (Coffs Harbour) 37. Balls to 27

Wolves land late knockout blow in battle of unbeaten giants

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40

ball to fire Woolgoolga ahead and send the home side into the halftime break with a 1-0 advantage.

Northern Storm refused to go quietly and fought their way back into the contest after the break. Their persistence was rewarded in the 78th minute when they were awarded a penalty, with Marko Kisose calmly converting from the spot to level the scores.

destined to finish all square, the Wolves found one final surge.

Liam Davidson created just enough space for a shot on goal before drilling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking wild celebrations as he raced towards the home crowd, who erupted as their side reclaimed the lead.

The dramatic win keeps Woolgoolga unbeaten and firmly win,” Finlayson said.

“Games like that really highlight the character of our squad.

“It showed the determination, resilience and mental strength within the group to fight right to the final whistle and grind out a result when it mattered most.”

While pleased with the result,

where we're sitting on the ladder,” he said.

“That said, there's still plenty of work to do.

“I don't believe we've played our best football yet, and that's an exciting prospect for the group.

“Our goal is to continue improving and be playing our best least,” Caruana said..

“Was a bit cruel to lose it right at the end with a soft goal when we were probably the better team in the second half.”

Elsewhere, Maclean FC claimed a valuable 1-0 victory over Coffs Coast Tigers to move into fourth place and draw level

In the Women's Premier League, Coffs United Lionesses continued their strong season with a commanding 5-1 win over Northern Storm, while Urunga maintained their perfect record with an entertaining 6-3 victory

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Margaret ILES

FRIDAY 12th June, 2026

Group A (Division 1 & Division 2) Yash Tyagi d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/2, Paul Hendriks d Michael Hobincu 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Dominic

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association

By Colin CUTT

TUESDAY, 9th June, 2026, 60

MNC Cross Country

By Peter BERRINGTON

14 JUNE 2026 at Woolgoolga Creek Floral Reserve

RESULTS: 2km (Male)Kyle McIntosh 6:50, 1; Lennox Bennington 8:17, 2; Matt Evans 8:27, 3; Mark Bennington 8:49, 4; Lucas Perez 8:52, 5; Daniel Perez 8:53, 6; Donovan Duncan 9:01, 7; Harry McCosker 9:02, 8; Alexander Jacquin 9:03, 9; Enzo Perez 9:09, 10; Ben Ewart 9:17, 11; Thomas Feain 9:21, 12; Harry Nolan 9:23, 13; Astin Nuttall 9:34, 14; Jack McCosker 9:37, 15; Ned Taylor 9:52, 16; Jack Brennan 9:55, 17; Patrick Brennan 9:56, 18; Harrison May 10:07, 19; Jonathan Ewart 10:12, 20; Archie Feain 10:13, 21; Peter Feain 10:16, 22; Christian Petersen 10:27, 23; Jack Duncan 10:42, 24; Harvey Griffin 10:43, 25; August Hamilton 10:49, 26; Django Jhureea 10:59, 27; Russell Crane 11:04, 28;

Park Beach Bowls Club

By Doug POWELL

OPEN Triples Tuesday 9/6/2026

M. Shaw, K. Elliott, S. Wilson d B. Nicholson, S. Macca, D. Wilson A. Stone, C. Keough, J. Phillips d

Park Beach Women's Bowls Club

By Anne ORR

SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday 10.6.26. C Treharne, R Crestani, L McLeod def E Blanton, L Kellernan, S

Safety Beach Women's Golf

By Michelle MERRIKIN

09/06/2026

TODAY'S event was 2BBB in conjunction with Single Stableford. Wet weather overnight kept the numbers down but those that played were rewarded with no rain but some muddy shoes. Some good scores were recorded with Susan Spiller

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 9th June 2026

Main Draw Winners: - Wally

Edwards - R/U - Darren Allen

Consolation Winners: - Mark

Styles - R/U - Brian Ng

Arjona 3/1.

Division 1

Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Reece Baker d Paul Hendriks 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Yash Tyagi 3/2, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/1.

WINNER: Reece Baker from Lachlan Dierkx.

Division 2

Dominic Arjona d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Tim Garrad d

MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford event at Nambucca Island Golf Course.

A Grade: Winner – Bradley Nesbitt 36 c/b, 1st runnerup Dennis Hardgrove 36, 2nd

Kane Woodgate 11:14, 29; Sam Peck 11:20, 30; River Woodgate 11:25, 31; Lennox McElhinney 11:27, 32; Iggi Nuttall 11:41, 33; Oaklei Nuttall 11:42, 34; Richard Pearson 12:05, 35; Patrick Happ 12:18, 36; Edison Happ 12:23, 37; Miles Hamilton 13:03, 38; Paul Rider 13:49, 39; Archer Blanshard 15:46, 40.

RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Emma Sandes 8:25, 1; Sophie Van Hoeck 8:31, 2; Summer Bates 8:47, 3; Amelia Harrigan 8:51, 4; Anika Bates 9:20, 5; Willow Nuttall 9:41, 6; Felicity Bates 9:54, 7; Skyla Petersen 10:03, 8; Leah Doman 10:28, 9; Mila Blanshard 10:32, 10; Florence Van Hoeck 10:38, 11; Sylvie Peck 11:18, 12; Grace McElhinney 11:28, 13; Teale McElhinney 11:29, 14; Ciara Hannaford 11:35, 15; Amy Hannaford 11:36, 16; Rebecca May 11:39, 17; Quinn Woodgate 11:46, 18; Chloe Woodgate 11:47, 19; Eadie Blanshard 11:55, 20; Maeve Nolan 11:56, 21; Zara Pearson 12:04, 22; Barbara Ewart 12:13, 23;

M. England, E. Kidd, C. England

S. Clouten, K. Katon, J. Swan d K. Raymond, M. Cutts, J. Murtas

C. Williamson, J. Millar, G. Stanford d S. Ward, J. Clarke, S. Jones

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

Hancock; P Garner, J Farrell, J Alford def M England, E Kidd, S Wilson; J Woodford, K Cundy, C McVicar, S Willis def C Keogh, J Rodwell, F Gaunt, K Blow; B Bodel, M Harris, C Domjahn def M Webb, D Doyle, M Watt; S Myers, A McConnachy, D Futcher def M Shaw, S Betts, J

winning the Single event and Laurie Pilon and Judith Patterson taking out the teams event.

Results

1st Laurie Pilon and Judith Patterson 44

2nd Susan Spiller and Julie Castle 43

Single Stableford

1st Susan Spiller 37

2nd Kim Batty 35 c/b

3rd Laurie Pilon 35

4th Diane Baker 34

Nearest the Pin

11th Hole Julie Castle

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Dianne RICHARDS

MONDAY June 15, 2026

We had 17 starters today who sloshed around on a not so dry course.

WINNER Trevor Kempnich 32 (Trevor chose the Ground Earth

Michael Hobincu 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Michael Hobincu 3/1, Tim Garrad d Dominic Arjona 3/0. WINNER: Tim Garrad from Dominic Arjona.

Division 3 Char Berglund d Kevin Luo 3/1, Don Vo d Xavier Campbell 3/0, Ray Liu d Tahli Andreou 3/0, Char Berglund d Tahli Andreou 3/0, Ray Liu d Don Vo 3/1, Kevin Luo d

runner-up Stephen Arnold 35 c/b, 3rd runner-up David Nicholls 35.

B Grade: Winner – Neil Thomas 34 c/b, 1st runner-up Ray Lemire 34, 2nd runner-up

Nerea Ruiz 12:19, 24; Isla Bowker 12:27, 25; Darcy Gibbons 12:27, 26; Sara Bergen 12:30, 27; Roberta Power 12:38, 28; Toni Berrington 13:19, 29; Megan Harrigan 13:20, 30; Clarissa Hull 13:25, 31; Janie Mahoney 14:05, 32; Rhea Nuttall 14:13, 33; Vicky McClure 14:15, 34; Jackie Bartlett 14:27, 35; Rachael Nolan 14:31, 36; Maggie Bowker 14:42, 37; Isla Pearson 14:48, 38; Jess Dougherty 14:49, 39; Billie Hankinson 15:35, 40; Charlie Law 16:34, 41.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Sam Ewart 20:39, 1; James Karrasch 21:54, 2; Mark Bennington 23:37, 3; Neil Griffin 23:43, 4; Peter Hood 23:45, 5; Kweller Happ 24:05, 6; Dylan Hannaford 24:45, 7; Sam Peck 25:15, 8; Ben Happ 26:47, 9; Harry Nolan 26:52, 10; Matt Evans 26:52, 11; Christian Petersen 27:20, 12; Simon Price 27:27, 13; Greg Ewart 30:51, 14; Russell Crane 33:11, 15; Donovan Duncan 35:30, 16; Lennox Bennington 35:30, 17; Alexander

G. Brewis, C. Domjahn, S. Bailey d S. Rodwell, D. Rodwell, D. Walsh

D. Catling, M. Starr, R. Wisely d K. Kaaden, P. Lawrence, S. Kindred J. McLeod, P. Wroe, D. Hull d G. Williams, R. Beaumont, A, Campbell

Pearce-Kennedy; T Sullivan, A Orr, L Loadsman def J Parry, A Worboys, J Clarke. Friday 12.6.26. M England, C England def K Fitzpatrick, B Fitzpatrick; K Cutmore, A Campbell def C McVicar, N McVicar; F Gaunt, M Starr def C Cutt, R Coffey; D Walsh, S Bailey, def E Kidd, D

Xavier Campbell 3/1, Char Berglund d Xavier Campbell 3/1, Don Vo d Tahli Andreou 3/0, Kevin Luo d Ray Liu 3/2, Char Berglund d Ray Liu 3/0, Don Vo d Kevin Luo 3/1, Xavier Campbell d Tahli Andreou 3/0, Don Vo d Char Berglund 3/1, Ray Liu d Xavier Campbell 3/2, Kevin Luo d Tahli Andreou 3/1.

WINNER: Don Vo from Char Berglund.

Colin Dunne 32, 3rd runner-up Gary Rumble 31 c/b.

NTP’s: 5th David Nicholls, 8th Dennis Hardgrove, 13th Nick Jenkins, 18th Paul Ryan 16. Ball run to 32 pts.

Jacquin 35:30, 18; Tim Karrasch 45:32, 19.

RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Poppy Barclay 23:01, 1; Corrine Happ 24:58, 2; Skyla Petersen 25:31, 3; Lacey Van Hoeck 26:37, 4; Sara Evans 26:52, 5; Ella Petrohelos 27:24, 6; Summer Bates 29:02, 7; Anika Bates 29:11, 8; Felicity Bates 29:36, 9; Mel Brodie 30:03, 10; Tegan Van Hoeck 31:17, 11; Rowena Mitchell 32:26, 12; Janie Mahoney 35:46, 13; Stacy Wong 36:00, 14; Janelle Giffin 36:33, 15; Clarissa Hull 36:35, 16; Julie Barker 37:17, 17; Wendy Maley 40:58, 18; Rebecca Cornelius 43:47, 19; Ellie Luhr 44:51, 20; Toni Berrington 45:32, 21.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Chris Giffin 42:54, 1; Patrick Brennan 48:36, 2; Chris Hamilton 48:37, 3; Bruce Meder 49:42, 4; Peter Feain 54:22, 5; Leon Petrohelos 56:09, 6; Kieren Ward 59:17, 7. RESULTS: 10km (Female) – NO STARTERS

J. Brads, C. Hansen, M. Scott d M. Crawford, L. McLeod, A. Orr

S. Crawford, P. Wirth, R. Alford d D. Powell. J. Alford, T. Lainchbury

M. Proud, I. Long d V. Valentine, D. Valentin

W. Grimshaw, C. Jones, M. Berube d M. Pitt, M. Van Eln

Futcher; S Rodwell, D Doyle, A Worboys def T Sullivan, H Schip, C Treharne; A Orr, E Tindall def J Farrell, L Loadsman; G Duffey, D Lindner def R DeMeio, J Woodford; M Harris, C Harris def R Oakley, V Slater; G Lane, J Lane def A Stone, J Phillips.

voucher)

R/u. Mark Ashcroft 35c/b

2R/u Dianne Richards 35c/b

NTP 11th. Chris Robbo & Sue Kempnich 12th. Mark Ashcroft 15th. Bob Fairclough

PUTTING. Mark Ashcroft 14c/b NAGA. Norm Michener 57 FROG. Ron Strauch 21

ANDREW

Stephanie Gay

With much sadness we share that Stephanie passed away peacefully in her sleep on 6th June 2026, after a short illness. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Woolgoolga. Loving mother of Kane and Daisy Zidan. Adoring grandmother of Lottie. Dearly loved daughter of Don (dec’d) and Ruth. Loved sister of Jonathan, Fairlie (dec’d), Faith, Jason and Timothy. Cherished aunty of Chloe, Jono, Dale, Anya (dec’d), Amber and Clay.

Aged 71 Years

Always In Our Hearts

A private family Funeral Service was held for Stephanie in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

CROSS, Leyland ‘Crossy’

15th June 2026, passed away peacefully at RFBI Coffs Harbour Masonic Village. Much loved husband of Wendy (dec’d). Loving father and father-in-law of David & Suzanne (dec’d), Tony & Julie and Andy & Leanne. Adored pop of their children.

Aged 89 Years Forever Loved And Always Remembered

A private cremation was held for Leyland at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Leyland at a date to be advised.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

11th June 2026

Passed away peacefully at Kempsey Hospital. Late of Corindi Beach.Dearly loved wife of Mark. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Shannon, Leon & Tracey, Talyia & Aaron, and Jasmine & Craig. Proud Grandma, loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty.

Aged 71 Years

Forever Loved

A private cremation has been held.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

BATISTE, Russell Christopher ‘Russ’

14th June 2026, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Bellinger River District Hospital, surrounded by his loving family .Dearly beloved husband of Kathy (dec’d). Much loved father and father-in-law of Luke & Paige. Adored poppy of Noah. Forever missed by all his extended family and friends.

Aged 71 Years Stubborn To The End

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Russell’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 19th June 2026 commencing at 11.30 am.

Please find livestream details on Keith Logue and Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

(02) 4981 8882

Paul Michael Channells ‘Channo’ 12th June 2026

Passed away Peacefully at home in Woolgoolga. Dearly loved husband of Merle. Loving father of Wayne, Wendy, Julie, Debbie, Annie, Melissa and Jason. Proud Grandad and Great-Grandad, brother and friend to Many.

Aged 80 Years

Gone Fishing

Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend Paul’s funeral service on Thursday, 25th June 2026 at 2pm in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Rd, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

HALLGATH

Evelyn Dawn ‘Ev’

16th June 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Bli Bli Qld. Late of Bli Bli, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of John (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Guy & Judy, Sue & Gianni, Julie & Peter and Lea & Tom. Adored nan and great-nan of their children.

Aged 89 Years

Miss You Dearly

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Evelyn’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 22nd June 2026 commencing at 1.00 pm, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Funeral

Notice

John Martin 11th June 2026

Passed away peacefully at Bellingen Hospital, surrounded by his children. Late of Boambee East and Grafton. Much loved father & father-in-law of Jeff & Jane, Karen & Scott, and Leanne. Proud Grandpa of Alex, Elena, Joshua, Oscar, Dylan, Nicola, and Daniel. Loved brother of Ernie, Eileen, Marion, Bruce and Rob. Loving companion of Rhonda.

Aged 81 Years

His quiet wisdom endures

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend John’s funeral service on Thursday, 25th June 2026 at 11.30am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi. A private internment will follow.

Guests are invited to gather afterward and celebrate John’s life, upstairs at Park Beach Surf Club from 1:30pm.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

PORTER, Joyce June 13th June 2026, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Catholic Care, Coffs Harbour. Late of Woolgoolga, formerly of Armidale. Dearly beloved wife of Richard George (dec’d). Loving mother of Michael, Christine (dec’d) and Richard. Beloved grandmother, greatgrandmother, auntie and sister.

Aged 98 Years Always In Our Heart

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joyce’s Celebration of Life to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 26th June 2026 commencing at 1.00 pm.

Please find livestream details on Keith Logue and Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

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BDC Exam Supervisors EOI

WWCC required (employed). No HSC 2026 relatives. - No BDC Year11 students . Avail AM/PM 3-4 hrs. Aug 3-18; Sep 7-18; Oct 13-Nov 5 2026. Contact 0411 397 799

Wild Dog Baiting Notification

This notification is to advise all landholders within 1 kilometre of the property at 129c Mackays Rd Coffs Harbour…That 1080 wild dog baits will be laid from ……1st of July to 30th September 2026 in an ongoing program. Property owners are recommended to restrain their pets and working dogs and to ensure that they do not enter the baiting location during and after the poisoning operation. In the event of an accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance. 1080 poisoned baits will be laid in accordance with Pesticide Control (1080 Liquid Concentrate & Bait Products) Order 2020 under Section 38 Pesticides Act 1999. For further information Ph LLS Michael Elliott 0408352174 e190626

In Memory

BRIAN LINDSAY CARTER

3/12/45 - 18/6/25

Missing you every day You will always be the love of my life. Forever your Laraine.

9am - 1pm, new clothing furniture pictures, & extras. 121 Dress Circle CH

DON'T miss this one moving house, tools garden, decor & lots more. Pricing everything to go. 23 Lyle Campbell St CH from 7am Sat & Sun 20th & 21st.

House Wanted

MATURE couple sold in Bonville in April, wish a cash buy to smaller 3/2/2 home in the Coffs area Michael - 0422 044 420

OFFICE/GAMING chair black. 0466 185 540 F050626

AIDACARE Commode, VGC, $99. 0428 285 643

ANTIQUE, Sewing Cabinet. $60. 0466 525 814

ANTIQUE wall mirror $100. Ph 0411 361 205

AUSTRALIA Post sealed PNCs 1984 Ford XE Falcon, 2008 & Ford BF Falcon 50 cent coins $15 each. Photos on req Ph 0480 222 950

PAIR of breeding canaries in cage. $100 Ph 0466 040 154 F050626

BABY Bjorn bouncer $30. 0481 966 840SOLD BABY/child cot/playpen carpenter rebuilt, safe clean, strong $50 6652 3791 F090126 SOLD AWNING with fittings 910mm x 1300mm W Suits back door. $50 0422 099 142 SOLD

1930s vintage cane commode chair w/ genuine fowler ware porcelain chamber pot $95. Photo can be supplied. 0490 161 119

DOG/cat carriersuit small dog. Near new cond. Safety door. $44.00 Ph 0417 471 225

DOG house, smallmedium $15 6656 4700

FORD car engines x 2 complete, suitable for parts or rebuilding. $300 ono for the pair. Ph 0413 077 493.

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K/S bed w/almost new mattress. Bed has massage feature and under bed light. $800 ono. Pick up only. Ph 0414 382 161.

MIRROR, swivel, on stand $100. 0411 361 205

MOBILITY scooter, no longer needed, in VGC $650 ono. 0423 728 922

PORCELAIN biscuit jar (8in high) with cream and jam pots, tea strainer and small flat teaspoon holder. $35. 0400 641 561 F210225

PUPPY crate, large 75cm x 50cm x 60cm H Only used for 2 months $45. Photo can be supplied. 0490 161 119

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spin-max sport bag and others $1400 ono. Pickup only. Call Joseph on 0402 375 037

VINTAGE steward steamer trunk. Likely dated from mid 20th century. 74cm x 40cm x 30cm. $85.

DOUBLE mattress BRAND NEW, bought 1 month ago, never used $100, pick up from Toormina, please contact Carol Hollier on 0403 611 836 SOLD

DRUMS - half drum kit, 4 drums, ideal for beginner $30. 02 6652 8815

DYSON V7 Advanced Quick Start, plus attachments. Purchased 2023, new battery 2025 $150 ono. Ph 6654 0027 SOLD

GARAGE door opener remote control. Merlin Suitae panel door only Less than 5yr old. $100. 0412 776 409

GIRLS Dressing Table Circa 1950’s original mirror & handles $50 0427 544 008

GL refrigerator good working order $50 ph 0410 199 915

GOLD frame mirror. 75 x 50cm GC $30. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F140225 SOLD

GREEN hanging meat safe $50 0427 544 008 SOLD

GROUNDING sheet (QB) and grey p'case used once. $50. 0410 313 876 F260226

KARCHER, Electric Mop. $25. 0466 525 814

KITCHEN scales vintage 'KRUPS 875' $45. Ph: 0407 654 879 SOLD

KITTY litter house with removal tray. $20 0490 161 119. Photos can be sent SOLD

LADIES clothing mostly new, size 6. Must sell going cheap. Contact Kim 0403 280 231

LADIES clothing plus extras. Exc quality, mostly new. PH0415 981 605

OVERNIGHT bag with make up purse, many compartments, very clean, handy size. $30 Ph 0418 865 537

PENSIONER Scooter 2024. As new $6,000 ono. 0428 628 105

4981 8882

PET Carrier: Transport crate, lock safety door Small cat or dog Near new cond. $39 0417 471 225 F241025

READER'S Digest "Hear Them Again" 10LP Vinyl box set. 122 popular songs 1910s -1950s. Limited edition #6311. $75 Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119

RED overcoat size 10 Jigsaw brand fabric made in Italy 80% wool Never used. Pic ava. $95 0439 682 267

RENAI Gas Heater, GC $100 ono. 0466 040 154

box, 'Nini' collectable miniature teapot, ceramic, elaborate gold trim & floral relief. $35. Ph 0407 654 079

SAFETY gate, deluxe fits 73cm x 1.02m with 2 bonus extensions, child and pet safe. $40. Ph 0411 300 156 F100426 Classifieds 4981 8882

HEADPHONES, TV digital, wireless, hearing impaired, Sennheiser RS5000. $50. Ph 0407 654 879 SOLD

HIGH back orthopedic chair. Designed for the elderly as used in hospitals. $100 Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119 F030426

HISENSE chest freezer H80cm x W52cm x L73cm. $50. 0481 966 840 F211125

LARGE metal puppy crate. 75cm x 50cm x 60cm H. as new $40 0490 161 119. Photos can be sent F260925 SOLD

LA-Z-BOY recliner chair floral fabric. $150 neg. Ph 0412 430 466

PETROL blower homelite mighty lite HBL26, exc cond, litt le use, $60. Ph 0417 283 380 F060326

PIANOLA and stool in GC, over 50 player rolls $1,800 ono. 0498 176 876

PLANT tying tape gun + 8 rolls tape + 5,000 staples $100 0407 654 879

POLETHERA leather women's crossover shoulder bag. Brand new. Unwanted gift $35. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119

TV TCL 42", like new great cond. $99. Ph 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 SOLD

VINTAGE timber mini bar. $60. 6652 8815

WASHING machine LG Inverter direct drive WT-H550 5.5kg $95. Ph 0461 571 416

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MONTY DON’S BRITISH GARDENS

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Monty Don (pictured) believes there is a lot to be learnt from Britain’s great outdoors. In his eyes, everything from the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds tells a story about the country’s culture, climate and history. Over five parts, the ardent horticulturalist travels from the north-west of Scotland to the southern tip of England to discover more than 60 different gardens and the custodians who keep them flourishing. Don begins his journey at Inverewe, a botanical wonderland in the Scottish Highlands that includes plants from all over the world.

FRIDAY, June 19

MONDAY

TRAVEL GUIDES

NBN, 7.30pm

When Adelaide sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke (pictured) arrived on the set of the inexperienced renovators brought so many suitcases with them that you’d think they were bound for Milan Fashion Week. Let’s hope the pair have learnt the art of packing light, as they’re joining the cast of for a Chilean adventure this week. Despite a shaky start on Santiago’s steep historical funicular, the siblings couldn’t ask for a better introduction to the show. Their itinerary also includes a hands-on pottery class and a street art tour through Valparaíso before concluding with a trail ride and cruise in the icy wilderness of Patagonia.

TUESDAY SMALL PROPHETS

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and realism to simultaneously enchant and bewilder viewers. It follows hardware store clerk Michael (regular Crook collaborator Pearce Quigley, pictured), whose life has been on hold since the unexplained disappearance of his partner Clea seven years earlier. Michael spends his days winding up gullible customers at work and visiting his eccentric dad (Michael Palin) in aged care. But when a surprising revelation disrupts his status quo and opens the door to a world of alchemy and magical spirits, he gets an unexpected opportunity to uncover the truth about his lost love.

Gruen. (PG, R)

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

The Control Room. (Ml, R)

Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG) 8.30 Record-Breaking Bridges. (PG) 9.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.25 The King. (MA15+a)

12.15 The Typist. (Masv, R) 1.20 Shark Curry: A Cricket Delicacy. (R) 1.50 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 2.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.00 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a university professor awakens with amnesia, he discovers he is being pursued by an assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

10.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

12.10 MOVIE: Lethal Love Letter. (2021, Mav, R) A woman finds her life being sabotaged. Clare Grant.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, Mlsv, R) Mel Gibson.

1.00 Next Stop. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30

Day 4. 3.30am Late Programs.

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mdl, R) 2.30 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. 4.25 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim kicks up a major stink.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv) Mervin’s plan to fly home is interrupted by a murder.

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Things come to a head for Sam at the docks. Mary and Liza attend a disastrous soiree.

10.05 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey is further isolated from those around her.

11.05 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef. 4.10 Odd Squad. 5.10 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. (Final) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. SCO v MAR. 10.30 WorldWatch. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. TUR v PAR. 3.35 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R) 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. Replay.

9.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (Ma, R)

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.15 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)

12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 1.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. NED v SWE. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV.

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8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. Replay. 1am Creamerie. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00

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6am Morning

Programs. 8.45 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010)

10.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, M) 1pm Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French)

2.50 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 4.35 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.35 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 10.20 Kaymak. (2022, MA15+, Macedonian) 12.20am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, June 21

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: The Myth Of The Nurses On The Beach.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Race Around The World. (PG)

8.30 Ground Up. (Md) Hugh and Destiny try to secure a sponsor.

9.05 The Capture. (MA15+) The tables turn once again for Rachel Carey.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R)

11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R)

4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 3.50 Odd Squad. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Isadora Moon. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 MOVIE:

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV. Cont. 8.30 DW English News. 9.00 Al Jazeera News. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. ECU v CUW. 12.30 PBS News Horizons. 1.00 France 24 English News. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. TUN v JPN. 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.30 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mary Celeste: Solving The Mystery. (M)

8.25 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGalv, R)

10.15 Rock Legends. (PGs, R)

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 How To Make It In Comedy. (MA15+l, R)

12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

12.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 1.15 MOVIE: Chuparrosa. (2024, G) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. ESP v KSA. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN.

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Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Turkiye v Paraguay. Replay. 2am NHK World English News.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Assassin.

Continued. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.20 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.20 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 10.00 Radical. (2023, M, Spanish)

12.20pm The King Tide. (2024, M) 2.15 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.55 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 6.50 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 8.30 Rambo III. (1988, MA15+) 10.25 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, VRC Country Race Day and Ipswich Cup. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 3. (2023, MA15+av, R) Robert McCall battles the Italian Mafia. Denzel Washington. 10.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)

12.15 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.

9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Home County Cartel Pt 1. (Madlv, R) Detectives battle drug smugglers.

12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.

1.05 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Drive TV Presents. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 1.45 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.45

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: National Treasure. (2004, PGv, R) A treasure hunter uncovers a secret. Nicolas Cage.

10.10 MOVIE: The Tomorrow War. (2021, MA15+lv, R) Chris Pratt.

12.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.35 Explore TV Viking. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The team at Woodgreen makes its abandoned dogs feel extra special this time of year with a doggy Christmas dinner.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps John and Kitsa, who invested enormous amounts into their business and residential building but are now struggling.

9.40 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy night shift for the ambulance service when they are alerted to an infectious disease outbreak.

12.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A federal judge disappears.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) 9.35 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) 11.45 Top 20 Funniest. 12.40am Prodigal Son. 2.20 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, M) 3.55 Surfing Aust. 4.25 Barney’s World. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Wild Manes.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (Mdl) Looks at English pop band Culture Club, which emerged in 1981’s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The First 48. (MA15+av) 11.25 Love Cheats. (Ma, R) 12.15 Tasman Trails. (PGl, R)

1.05 GolfBarons. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 CampByMe.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 10.45 Australian Ninja Warrior. 12.35pm Innovation Nation. 12.50 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 2.50 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Lady Torque TV. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Doorslammer. Round 1. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. GWS Giants v Carlton. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future. (1985, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M)

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6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Watson. (PGav) When a microbiology university researcher returns from an expedition to Siberia, she and her team members fall ill from a possible “zombie virus”. Watson catches up with his friend. 9.15 FBI. (Mav) When paintings from a highprofile international cultural exchange are stolen, leaving a security guard

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. URU v CPV. 10.30 Soccer.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)

9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 Niagara Falls. (R)

12.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

1.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R)

2.10 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup.

Group J. ARG v AUSria. 5.30 BBC News At Six.

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) Nolan makes a quiet arrest. Chen and Juarez race to rescue a kidnapping victim.

10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics.

11.10 The Agenda Setters.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl)

8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late.

Outback Opal Hunters. (PGal)

Footy Classified. (Ml)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30

6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)

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Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 10.10 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) Noon Up In The Air. (2009, M) 2.00 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 3.55 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 5.50 BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 7.30 Shaolin Soccer. (2001,

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline. (Return)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 The Negotiator. (Mal)

12.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG, R)

12.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

2.05 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. POR v UZB. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA.

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7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. Uruguay v Cabo Verde. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Return, Ml) Singles go on a blind first date.

8.40 Doc. (Ma) Richard and TJ are at odds.

9.40 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.

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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6.00

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6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA. Cont. 8.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. PAN v CRO. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. Colombia v Congo DR. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. Replay. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. (PGal)

8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. (PGav, R)

9.35 Coldwater. (Malsv)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 The Art Of Dissent. (Malv, R)

1.25 Patagonia. (PGa, R)

3.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

4.15 The Choice To Love. (PG)

4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Switzerland v Canada.

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6am Morning Programs. 3.35pm WorldWatch. 5.35 The Secret

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)

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. (Premiere, PGalv)

11.30 Stumble. (Premiere, PGal)

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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THURSDAY,

6.00

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6am Viceroy’s House.

Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 10.20 Corsage. (2022, M) 12.25pm Through Rocks And Clouds. (2024, PG) 2.00 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 4.00 BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 5.40 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 7.30 I Am Zlatan. (2021, M) 9.25 John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

June 25

Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 9.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.35 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. SUI v CAN. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. SCO v BRA. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. CZE v MEX. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Ghana. Replay. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)

6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 NRL Origin Story.

9.40 9News Late.

10.10 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

11.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+a, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Next Stop. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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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6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched.

8.30 Saving Yellowstone. (Final, PGaw)

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 Exit. (MA15+adlnsv, R)

2.40 Patagonia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Ecuador v Germany.

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Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. France v Iraq. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar. 6am Morning Programs. 3.35pm WorldWatch. 5.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. England v Ghana. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 5.30 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Efficiency Expert. Continued. (1991, PG) 7.05 Discovering Film. 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 I Am Zlatan. (2021, M) 11.55 Marmalade. (2024, M) 1.45pm Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 3.35 Discovering Film. 4.30 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 5.50 Teen Spirit. (2018, PG) 7.30 Bend It Like Beckham. (2002, PG) 9.35 John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) The Matheson sisters have a double date. Sonny goes extra hard. John has a staffing crisis.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 9News

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