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Judith “JuJu” Jackson has spent decades quietly strengthening her community, building connections and supporting
Born in Melbourne, Judith moved to the Coffs Coast as a child.
“It has always been home,” she said, reflecting on a lifetime shaped by community
and a strong family focus on giving back.
That commitment has translated into an extraordinary range of volunteer roles across the
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Emergency Services.
From serving as Woolgoolga Branch Secretary for 10 years to leading a team of 13 volunteers today, Judith has helped grow local engagement and resilience.
Her work spans emergency preparedness, community education and disaster recovery, including support during the Black Summer bushfires and local flood events.
She has also contributed to emergency planning committees and initiatives that
ensure vulnerable community members are not left behind.
“Helping others keeps me purposeful, grounded, and connected,” Judith said.
“It’s a reminder that giving back isn’t just about what we offer; it’s also about what we gain.”
Beyond emergency services, Judith’s impact reaches into many corners of the community, from multicultural education programs and seniors’ wellbeing initiatives to major local events and grassroots organisations.
Despite her extensive contributions, she
describes herself modestly as an “accidental community leader”, with her efforts forming what she calls “a rich and unexpected tapestry of service, learning, and humanity”.
Looking ahead, Judith remains focused on strengthening community preparedness and representation in local emergency management.
Her story is a powerful reminder that strong communities are built by individuals who show up, connect and give their time, often without seeking recognition.
To join Judith at the Australian Red Cross contact (02) 6654 0904.
By Kate PYE
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is continuing inquiries into a fire at Bianca Close near Glenreagh on 18 April, after the fastmoving blaze crossed Orara Way and entered surrounding bushland.
The incident prompted a multi-hour road closure and a coordinated response from multiple RFS brigades.
Glenreagh Fire Brigade Deputy Captain Theresa Schofield said crews first responded to a Triple Zero (000) call on Friday to a landholder burn.
“The landholder was with the fire, and it looked contained at that stage,” she said.
“A second call came through on Saturday, and when crews arrived, the fire had jumped the road and was no longer under control.”
Firefighters carried out tactical burning to contain the spread, including in nearby bushland that had previously been earmarked for hazard reduction.
“We knew the fuel loads in that area, which allowed us to work safely and bring it under control,” Dep. Capt. Schofield said.
The Bianca Close fire was one of three incidents in the area over several days, placing pressure on local volunteer crews and delaying planned hazard reduction burns.
“We’ve had to prioritise active fire response over planned work due to the number of call-outs.”
While the exact cause has not been confirmed, the fire is believed to have originated from a private burn.
“A contractor had been conducting the burn at the property at the time,” a representative from the neighbouring Punjab Australia Farm House said.
Another property owner, Trevor Pigot, said he was not notified prior to the burn.
“We weren’t told anything, and as far as I’m aware the RFS didn’t seem to know about it either,” he said.
Tracy Chapman, who lives approximately
1km from where the fire occurred, said, “One poorly managed burn-off can place an entire rural district on edge within hours.
“Luck is not a fire plan.”
The incident has renewed discussion around the expansion of large-scale horticulture in the Clarence Valley, particularly near river systems.
Much of this development occurs under existing agricultural zoning.
This has led to debate around planning oversight, infrastructure impacts and land management practices.
Fire authorities say their focus remains on fire containment and public safety, with inquiries into ignition sources handled separately.
Landholders are being reminded to notify the RFS and neighbours at least 24 hours before conducting burns.
Failure to do so can result in fines, with more serious penalties possible if a fire escapes.
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environmental damage, and providing direct financial relief to local businesses.
A total of $26.2 million will go towards clean up and waste removal projects managed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
This fund will target removing hazardous debris from riverbanks and land that requires specialised equipment.
A further $8.8 million will be dedicated to repairing riverbanks (riparian zones) and coastal areas, including critical work on the Manning Point spur wall.
$5.61 million will extend grants for small businesses and non-profits.
An additional grant of up to $25,000 will be available through Service NSW in the coming weeks - lifting the maximum available support to $50,000.
These are specifically for businesses and not-forprofit organisations that suffered direct damage as a result of the severe weather event in May last year.
The grant will contribute towards extraordinary clean-up, repair and restoration of damaged business premises and
assets including damaged equipment, flooring and walls.
Another $7.2 million will support community recovery and resilience activities including the funding of Engagement and Resilience Coordinators to support councils’ work with communities.
$1.9 million will go towards disaster legal services and $4.2 million will be directed to mental health support.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain MP said, “People across the Mid North Coast were hit hard by these back-to-back severe weather events, which caused widespread
disruption and damage to homes, businesses, and the environment.
“As I said at the start of this event in May last year, recovery is a long haul; it is not days and weeks, it is months and years.”
Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns said, “This additional funding package will provide that practical on the ground support so the communities of the Mid North Coast can continue to rebuild their lives.”
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has welcomed the announcement of increased grants for small businesses.
“For our small business owners who have worked tirelessly to recover – often having to dip into their
savings just to keep their doors open – this support was a long time coming and will make a genuine difference.
“The support provided mirrors what was delivered in previous flood events and reflects the true burden of flood damage.”
The announcement follows sustained community pressure for the full $50,000, including a flood rally held on 29 June 2025 at the Kempsey Racecourse.
“From the very beginning, small business owners have been calling for the support they need to rebuild and strengthen their resilience,” Mr Kemp said.
“They campaigned hard, and today we are finally seeing that effort pay off.”
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RESTORATION works on the Dorrigo War Memorial have been completed in time for upcoming Anzac Day services.
The 104-year-old cenotaph was vandalised in April 2025, with two visitors to the area later convicted and sentenced to pay for repairs in July 2025.
Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan said
the restoration marks an important outcome for the Dorrigo community.
“The memorial has been returned to its rightful condition following carefully undertaken restoration works to repair the damage to the statue’s rifle,” he said.
“The restoration works included having the new rifle carved from Italian Carrara
marble which was sourced from China and then shipped to Australia.
“This memorial holds deep meaning for the Dorrigo community, and it was important that it was restored to a safe and respectful condition ahead of Anzac Day services.
“Places like this are where our community comes together to reflect, remember and honour those who have served, and we’re proud to see it restored with care and
respect.”
Dorrigo RSL sub-Branch President Jim McLeod said local veterans were very grateful for the restoration works.
“We sincerely thank Bellingen Shire Council, along with everyone involved in the restoration of the memorial,” he said.
“The restoration process went very smoothly and was completed in a timely manner, ensuring this important site of remembrance is preserved.”
q The restored soldier cenotaph is back to its former glory in time for Anzac Day.
By Andrew STAFFORD, AAP
AUSTRALIANS are counting the ballooning cost of extreme weather events after they caused almost $5 billion in insured losses in 2025, more than 700 percent up on the previous year.
And the financial toll is only expected to get worse, with independent analysis indicating it could blow out to $35 billion annually by 2050.
The eye-watering sum was revealed by the Insurance Council of Australia, with worrying implications for higher premiums and the insurability of properties, especially in flood-prone areas.
Five extreme weather events including a cyclone and major hailstorms prompted 294,000 insurance
claims in 2025, the council said.
Queensland was the source of the vast bulk of claims, making up a whopping $4.18 billion out of the $4.8 billion national total in insured losses.
It was the largest insured loss damage bill the state had recorded in more than a decade, eclipsing the $3 billion caused by devastating 2022 floods.
NSW incurred the remaining $539 million in 2025 claims.
The year featured north Queensland floods in February, Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March, NSW's mid north coast floods in May and two severe hailstorms in October and November.
The estimated cost of flooding and damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred from
February 28 to March 11 was estimated at $1.5 billion and was the source of 133,000 claims.
However, the costliest event was hailstorms in Queensland and NSW in late November, which generated almost 93,000 claims totalling $1.7 billion.
Claims were made for
damage varying from dents on car roofs and smashed windscreens to uprooted trees and inundated homes.
The total economic cost of extreme weather events in 2025, including insured losses and broader economic costs, was estimated to be more than $8.6 billion, the council said.
Port Macquarie during the May 2025 floods on the Mid North Coast.
THE City of Coffs Harbour will keep its beach lifeguard operations inhouse, following a review.
Relevant staff and stakeholders were made aware of the decision on Wednesday morning to continue the lifeguard service as a City-run
function after an approach in 2025 from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) to run the service.
ALS is a subsidiary of Surf Life Saving NSW.
“The ALS submitted a strong proposal and it was important for the City to undertake its due diligence
to review the proposal with considerations for improved services for the community,” General Manager Murray Wood said.
“In an ever changing world, it is important the City continues to review all of its services over time to
ensure we deliver efficient and relevant services to the community.”
Following a resolution by Council last August, the City’s review of the ALS proposal was informed by staff and a range of stakeholders, including volunteer surf lifesaving
Insured losses from extreme weather stood at $2.35 billion in 2023 and $585 million in 2024underscoring the insurance industry's difficulty in forecasting losses from one year to the next.
The council had previously estimated the cost of 2025's extreme weather at $3.5 billion.
Insurance Council of Australia deputy chief Kylie Macfarlane said the toll of extreme weather may only get worse.
"According to independent analysis undertaken for the Insurance Council in 2022, the cost of extreme weather events is projected to grow by five per cent each year and reach a total of at least $35 billion annually by 2050," she told AAP.
"Compounding this, inflationary pressure, particularly in the construction sector, is making
clubs, board rider clubs, surf schools and education providers.
“Importantly, the review identified a number of learnings and opportunities for improvements for the City Lifeguard Service going forward,” City Planning and Communities Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.
“There is also opportunity to further
it more expensive to rebuild and repair, with costs flowing directly through to insurance premiums."
Ms Macfarlane said extreme weather's unpredictability and intensity demonstrated the urgent need for authorities to invest in mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities.
"Keeping insurance affordable and accessible will require governments at all levels to strengthen the resilience of homes, businesses and communities, reform land use planning, and support Australia's transition to net zero," she said in a statement. Costs were expected to increase further due not just to climate risk but to a volatile geopolitical environment, with supply chain issues caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the council said.
strengthen our already strong relationship with our four local surf lifesaving clubs, Surf Lifesaving NSW and other key stakeholders.”
The City’s Lifeguard Service patrols seven local beaches through summer, including Park Beach, which is patrolled yearround.
THE managers of Bellingen Showground will repair its much-loved timber grandstands ahead of next month’s show.
Until then, access to the stands is restricted.
Local resident Paul Duncan contacted News Of The Area in early April after initially raising safety concerns with the Bellingen Showground Land Managers (BSLM), site owner NSW Crown Lands, and Minister for Lands and Property Stephen Kamper.
He was assured by both the BSLM and the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) that the grandstands had been checked recently and were structurally sound.
NOTA reached out to the BSLM and DPHI directly.
In response, a spokesperson for Crown Lands confirmed that: “The Bellingen Showground Land Manager has contracted an engineering firm, which has provided a structural condition report on the grandstands and recommended specific repair works.
“The [BSLM] advises [that] they have engaged a contractor to undertake grandstand repair works [which] are scheduled from 28 April 2026.
“As a precautionary measure, Crown Lands has instructed the BSLM to restrict public access to the grandstands until the
repairs are completed.
“Any further questions should be directed to the BSLM as the manager of the site.”
The BSLM is a Reserve Land Managers Board (formerly a Reserve Trust) appointed by the minister and runs on a voluntary basis. Its stated vision is: “To be a central and essential element of Bellingen community life and a leader in community governance and management of public assets.”
The Bellingen Show, hosted by the Bellinger River Agricultural Society, is a local institution dating back to 1881.
It’s one of the region’s most popular agricultural shows and will run from 9–10 May.
By Kate PYE
COFFS Harbour Showground was filled with colour and interest over 18-19 April during another successful Crystal and Craft Festival.
The event featured a wide range of stalls offering crystals, gemstones, fossils, opals, and handmade jewellery.
The festival is made up of a travelling group of stallholders who move across Australia together, bringing a diverse selection of unique pieces to each location.
The event attracted families, collectors, and curious visitors.
Alyah Monroe from Lowanna said she has attended the festival many times.
“I’ve probably been about… maybe 10 times,” she said.
“I really love talking to the people who sell it.
“You learn so much information, especially about what you’re buying and using them for.”
Exhibitor Britney Burns travelled from the Gold Coast to take part in the event.
“It’s a good way to show off what I love and connect with people who appreciate beautiful things,” she said.
Crystals are not only visually striking but also scientifically significant.
A crystal is a solid material in which atoms are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating structure, known as a crystal lattice.
This structure often gives crystals their distinctive geometric shapes.
The study of crystals is called crystallography, and the process by which they form is known as crystallisation.
Common examples include diamonds, snowflakes, and table salt.
Many solids are made up of multiple small crystals, known as polycrystals, while others, such as glass, are classified as amorphous
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AUSTRALIA’S most irreverent portrait award, The Bald Archy, opens at the National Cartoon Gallery in Coffs Harbour on 24 April.
Created in 1994 by the late Peter Batey OAM, the Bald Archy is considered Australia’s premier satirical art prize.
Parodying the Archibald Prize, it is judged by sulphur-crested cockatoo Maude.
This year’s winner, Emperor Australis by Mark Davis, will be one of the 70
original artworks on display until Sunday 24 May.
It is a coup for the gallery as it is the only location in northeastern NSW to have the prize on display.
“We’re very excited to host the Bald Archy Prize this year, not only because it’s an amazing exhibition, but also because it’s the only place you’ll see it within the region,” gallery manager Bruce Nelson said.
“This is the prize’s landmark 30th year. It is a diverse and entertaining reflection on the people that have made an impression
over the last year.
“It also provides a great platform for artists from across the country to showcase their talent and wit during what some see as very serious times.”
This year’s winner of the $10,000 2026 Bald Archy Prize, “Emperor Australis” is a clever play on Jacques-Louis David’s iconic Napoleon Crossing the Alps, with Mark Davis’ painting depicting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a heroic yet hilarious pose, swapping a stallion for a kangaroo as he conquers
the Australian landscape.
This year marked a milestone for the prize, which received a record number of entries from across the country.
A significant influx of new artists bring fresh perspectives to the tradition of Australian satire with multiple depictions of Bob Katter, Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce, and the Prime Minister.
The Bunker Gallery features both the National Cartoon Gallery and the National Holden Motor Museum.
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EXPRESSIONS of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) Grants Program, with up to $450,000 available for projects in each electorate.
Oxley Michael Kemp and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh are urging local community groups, councils and not-forprofit organisations to take advantage of the funding opportunity and put forward projects that will strengthen local communities.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our local organisations to secure funding for projects that make a real, lasting difference,”
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“The CBP program consistently delivers for our region by improving facilities, supporting local groups, and helping build stronger, more connected communities.”
Mr Singh said the program is also about helping to provide the infrastructure to support “more vibrant and more inclusive communities”.
The statewide program is investing
$41 million in 2026 to support community infrastructure projects, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 available for individual initiatives.
Eligible projects include capital works such as the construction, refurbishment or maintenance of community facilities, as well as the purchase of equipment and vehicles that directly benefit the community.
The 2026 round will be delivered
through a new two-stage application process, beginning with an EOI. EOIs close at 5pm on Friday, 8 May 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the end of June 2026, with successful projects to be announced in early 2027.
“I strongly encourage all eligible groups to put their hand up and apply,” Mr Kemp said.
For further details on eligibility, project guidelines, and application submission, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-andfunding/community-building-partnership/ community-building-partnership-2026.
COFFS COAST residents are invited to register as a volunteer and help protect dolphins by taking part in the first statewide Dolphin Census on Saturday 30 May.
The one-day census is a collaboration between Dolphin Research Australia and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create a statewide snapshot of where dolphins are found and what habitat they use.
Dolphin Research Australia CEO Dr Liz Hawkins said, “At the moment, we simply don’t know enough about many of our dolphin populations.
“By working together as coastal communities, people across the state can help improve our understanding and contribute to protecting dolphins and their habitats.”
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Officer Andy Marshall said, “Every time we look more closely at our coastal dolphins, we uncover new insights - and often realise how much more there is to learn.
“In fact, many dolphins don’t travel as far as people assume, with some female Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins spending their whole lives in the same local coastal area.”
Volunteers who register will be trained as citizen scientists in the weeks before the NSW Dolphin Census Day, with the project
supported by funding from the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy.
On the day, volunteers will spend at least 15 minutes continuously watching for dolphins from their favourite vantage points along the NSW coast – from beaches and headlands to harbours, bays and river estuaries.
No experience is needed before undertaking the training.
Registered volunteers can choose to attend training in person, join a live webinar or complete a self-paced online course to help identify dolphin species, learn how to collect data and ensure safe observations.
The information collected will help fill key knowledge gaps about NSW’s dolphins and support conservation efforts.
People can participate as individuals, with friends or in groups, bringing binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens.
Sign up at www.dolphinwatch.org.au
q The census aims to create a statewide snapshot of where dolphins are found and what habitat they use. Photo: Dolphin Research Australia.
By Andrea FERRARI
THE final tally of 40,721 scones made and sold at the Royal Easter Show was a marvellous achievement by Country Women’s Association (CWA) branches from across the state.
Eleven local CWA members from Urunga and Nambucca Heads headed to Sydney for a range of shifts and other duties in the CWA Tea Rooms, telling News Of The Area that they had “an absolute ball”.
“I heard nothing but thanks and compliments from people waiting and had lots of fun conversations with visitors from all walks of life,” Urunga CWA member Rayleen Barnett said.
Rayleen and Nambucca Valley Evening Branch President Jeanette Bailey worked in the Tea Rooms on 6-7 April. “Jeanette mastered
scone cutting while I assisted the promotions desk with State President Tanya Jolly,” Rayleen said.
“Alongside June Rossington (Land Cookery Officer) and Jenny Boys (Cultural Officer) from Nambucca, we enjoyed an electric atmosphere and amazing-tasting scones.
“After two days of camaraderie and endless praise for CWA’s impact, we are already looking forward to returning for more fresh scones next year.”
The CWA of NSW celebrated the 78th anniversary of its muchloved Royal Easter Show Tea Room, which has become the association’s major fundraising event of the year.
NSW President Tanya Jolly said, “Our CWA Tea Room really is an institution at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and is so popular with
show patrons, many of whom have been coming for years.”
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THE community can now provide feedback on a suite of Bellingen Shire’s key strategic and financial planning documents, following their endorsement for public exhibition.
The draft documents set out how Council will plan, deliver and resource services and activities across the Shire.
Following the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 15 April, the following documents are now on public exhibition for 28 days: Draft updated Our Plan for the Future (including the Operational Plan 2026/27); Draft Capital Works Program 2026/27; Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026/27–2035/36; and Draft Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026/27.
“Ultimately, these documents outline what we will deliver for the community, how we will fund it, and how we will continue to plan for a sustainable future for the Bellingen Shire,” said Mayor Steve Allan.
Our Plan for the Future 2025–2035 is Council’s integrated planning document, combining the Community Strategic Plan (10-year vision); the Delivery Program (four-year actions); and the Operational Plan (annual actions and budget).
The Operational Plan component has been updated to reflect proposed actions and priorities for the 2026/27 financial year.
Supporting documents on exhibition provide further detail on how Council’s services and projects will be funded and delivered.
This includes the Long Term Financial Plan, which outlines Council’s financial sustainability over time, the Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges, and the Capital Works Program, which identifies planned infrastructure investment across the Shire.
Mayor Allan encouraged residents, businesses and community groups to review the documents and share their feedback.
“Community input is a vital part of our planning process. We want to hear from our community and ensure these plans reflect local priorities and aspirations,” he said.
A Councillor workshop was held on 31 March 2026 to support a deeper understanding of the Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, including the Long Term Financial Plan, Revenue Policy, and Fees and Charges.
A recording of the workshop is available on Council’s website, and community members are encouraged to view it for further insight on the planning process and some of the challenges currently being faced.
Submissions are open until midnight on 13 May.
Following the public exhibition period, submissions received will be reviewed and considered, before revised documents are presented to Council for the June Ordinary Meeting.
By Andrea FERRARI
THE annual tree planting collaboration between Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL), Sawtell Dunecare, City of Coffs Harbour’s Coastal Works Bush Regen team and GeoLINK Coffs Harbour saw 200 trees planted on Boambee headland on Thursday 16 April.
Native trees were selected for the littoral rainforest site, grown locally at CHRL’s nursery.
The annual April planting day began in 2022 when the GeoLINK Coffs Harbour team chose the headland as part of its carbon offset program.
There had been ongoing dieback of the banksia population for around 20 years while a fierce hailstorm in October 2021 caused catastrophic defoliation and stripped bark from the trees.
Since then, the focus has been on restoring the biodiverse community on the north side of the headland.
“Coastal exposure is the difficult thing on headlands so we’re coming back through previous plantings to improve the density of trees and to pitch the wind upwards and buffer the smaller plants,” Bush Regen team leader Aaron Hartley told News Of The Area.
Themeda (Kangaroo) Grassland is the feature of the headland and part of its diverse ecology.
“It’s very important to
maintain and develop the diversity with multiple plant communities, which in turn means diversity in insects,” Aaron said.
On the day, a team of 11 from GEOLink donned their workwear, selected their tools, and got down on their knees to plant and mulch the trees and install the tree guards.
Project leader and GEOLink ecologist Gemma Quick said the Boambee headland planting is a team passion.
“This site was so affected by the 2021 hailstorm, it had a clear need, there was plenty of vegetation rebuilding to do,” she told NOTA.
“It’s a good site to build upon and see the progress made.”
Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare spokesperson Barry Powells said, “Our organisation appreciates GEOLink’s generosity in supporting the local environment, and Coffs Council’s support.”
NOMINATIONS have opened for the annual Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards which celebrate inspirational Indigenous leaders in the Coffs Harbour community.
The awards, across a range of categories, will be announced during NAIDOC Week in July.
A record 50 nominations were made in 2025.
“These awards began back in 1999 and the community interest in them has grown steadily,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.
“The overall winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at Yarrila Place on 6 July but right now we just want to see as many nominations as possible.”
Nominations are invited in the following categories (non-Aboriginal people can nominate an Aboriginal person or organisation):
• Aunty Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award
• Aunty Award
• Uncle Award
• Aboriginal Community Organisation or Business of the Year Award
• Sports Achievement Award
• Arts and Cultural Achievement Award; and
• Youth of the Year Award.
This year’s theme for NAIDOC Week (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Observance Committee) is ‘50 Years of Deadly’.
Presented by the City of Coffs Harbour in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the 2026 Awards recognise community members who lead by example and contribute to stronger community connections and improved quality of life for
First Nations people across the Coffs Harbour region.
Featuring the Aunty Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award, the awards honour the legacy of Aunty Grace, who worked tirelessly for her community and is remembered for her leadership, guidance and
lasting impact.
NAIDOC Week plans City Planning and Communities Director Ian Fitzgibbon said a flagraising ceremony and the awards on 6 July would kick-off a string of events to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
“The Monday will be massive with a morning tea,
lunch, lucky door prizes and the Jalay Jalay dancers all here at Yarrila Place,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“We hope for a good lineup of stall-holders in Riding Lane including the Elders, bush tucker plants and Will kits.
“Plus there will be talks on the City’s Homelessness
By Andrea FERRAR
CUTTING her birthday cake on Monday 6 April, Coffs Harbour Scotswoman Margaret celebrated her 103rd birthday with daughters Sandy and Heather and other family members and friends.
“Our bonnie lass has reached yet another milestone by attaining the age of 103 on Easter Monday,” Sandy told News Of The Area.
She took to the head of the table and celebrated over a home prepared lunch of sandwiches, sausage rolls, franks, crisps and nibbles.
“Of course, there was a cake and several kilograms of Easter eggs… we killed two birds with one stone on that front, as it was Easter Monday,” Sandy said with a laugh.
“Mum thoroughly enjoyed it and had a great time picking and nibbling and chatting to the 12 family guests.”
Happy Birthday was
sung and toasted with a cup of tea.
Still living at home, Margaret actively enjoys pottering in the garden where she is seen pulling out weeds and chatting to the resident blue tongue lizard.
“The garden is her pride and joy, a place of peaceful solace and tranquillity,” Sandy said.
“She does have help from a couple of gardeners and, boy, does she keep them on their toes with her wishes.
“She walks the garden every day and even at night [which] has a calming effect on her.”
She often goes out to shop and loves a walk along Coffs Harbour’s South Wall.
strategy, the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan and the draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy.” A tour of the Coffs Harbour Airport which includes a number of areas of significance for the Gumbaynggirr people is also planned for Friday 10 July.
Pottering indoors entails dusting and “hoovering” and she still cooks all her meals.
In the evening she can be found propped up in bed doing crosswords, playing solitaire and in the company of musician extraordinaire Andre Rieu on DVD.
“Mum can lay claim to two children, five grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.”
As is family tradition, the daughters toasted Margaret with the old Scottish saying, “lang may yer lum reek” which translates to, “long may your chimney smoke”.
While Margaret’s family is growing around her geographically, they are widely spread, from Bendigo to Perth via Port Macquarie and Lismore.
By Kate PYE
A GREYHOUNDS As Pets (GAP) event was hosted in Coffs Harbour on 18 April, providing locals the opportunity to give one of the famously-fast dogs a new home.
The event was one of several held across NSW as part of Greyhound Adoption Month, an annual initiative aimed at raising awareness of the breed as suitable companion animals.
Crowds filtered through Petbarn across the day, stopping to pat the dogs, speak with volunteers, and learn more about the adoption process.
While some greyhounds were matched with new owners, several were left without homes and remain available for adoption.
Greyhound owner Kate Mackay from Glenreagh said one of the biggest challenges is changing public perceptions of the breed.
“People think they’re high-energy, but they’re actually very laid-back,” she said.
“They’re happiest sleeping on the lounge. You get a greyhound, you lose a couch.”
Kate said their calm and social nature is no accident.
“They’ve been bred to get along with other dogs and to
be handled by lots of different people,” she said.
“If they showed aggression, they wouldn’t be able to do what they’re trained for, so they’re naturally very gentle.
“They love people… and they don’t bark much,” she said.
“If you want a guard dog, they’re not it, they just want attention.”
Through the GAP NSW program, all dogs undergo behavioural assessments and veterinary checks, and are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption.
The program also works to match each dog with a
suitable home based on lifestyle and environment.
Most greyhounds available for adoption are around four to five-years-old and are known for adapting well to indoor living.
Despite their size, they require only moderate exercise and are generally considered low-maintenance pets.
Organisers say events like National Adoption Day are important for connecting dogs with potential owners, but they stress that adoption is an ongoing need.
Anyone interested in adopting a greyhound can contact GAP NSW via their website.
q The Australian Paralysis Tick. Photo: @RachelDuckherd/ iNaturalist.
By John WATTS
WHILE trains between Sydney and Grafton resume next week, a date has yet to be set for the introduction of the long-awaited XPT replacement fleet.
“A timeline for the new Regional Rail fleet’s entry into service on the North Coast line will be confirmed once the trains have progressed through testing and the relevant verifications on the NSW and
By Jessica MILLER
TICK nests, or tick bombs to some, are a common phenomenon in the Australian bush.
However, few people have heard of them, let alone know what to do when encountering one.
News Of The Area spoke with Bellingen local Rosie Lewis, who recently had a severe reaction to a tick nest.
She ended up in hospital with a red rash covering her neck and torso.
Initially thinking the rash was a side effect of medication, Rosie was told she had been bitten by a large number of tiny ticks.
“So much of nature we cherish and adore and then you get something like a tick nest,” she said.
“Until I Googled it, I had no idea.”
The Australian Paralysis Tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is the most commonly encountered on Australia’s east coast, accounting for around 95 percent of bites.
The species has three life stages, the larval stage, nymphs, and adults.
The “tick nest” refers to the larvae.
Females lay up to several thousand eggs in a tight cluster in leaf litter.
Flinders University tick expert Dr Gerrut Norval
told NOTA the eggs hatch between two weeks to two months after being laid.
“The larvae will not disperse far, and for species like the paralysis tick, the larvae will ‘quest’ during humid conditions,” he said.
“[That is], they will ascend vegetation about half a metre above the ground and then wait for a potential host to brush against them.”
Larvae are typically active in autumn, though it is difficult to predict exactly when they will be most abundant because of variability in hatching rates and environmental conditions.
People usually become
aware of them when they suddenly find themselves covered in tiny moving dots (around half to one millimetre in length), or when they develop symptoms like fever, itching or a rash.
Tick larvae are colloquially referred to as seed or grass seed ticks, but some people also refer to the nymph stage as grass ticks.
As with any tick, prevention is best.
If possible, avoid tickinfested areas, bush and long grass, especially after rain.
Wear tucked-in sleeves and pants, covering the neck and head, and use light-coloured clothes (which helps in spotting and brushing off ticks).
Some people combine these strategies with insect
Australian rail networks,” said NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Roger Weeks.
When complete, the Regional Rail fleet will consist of 29 new trains, featuring 117 carriages.
Ten long regional and nine short regional trains will replace the current XPT and XPLORER services, and 10 regional intercity trains will replace most of the current Endeavour fleet.
According to a Transport for NSW project update on
8 April, the new Regional Rail fleet is continuing to arrive, with ten trains now in Australia.
“All long regional trains are manufactured, half of the short regional trains are manufactured, and production is underway on every remaining carriage,” the update read.
“Testing is also progressing with two trains undertaking intensive testing across electrified and non-electrified
sprays or treating clothing with permethrin but medical advice should be sought as these aren’t recommended for everyone.
On returning home from a day in the bush, people and clothes should be washed and checked thoroughly.
Checking the body again in the morning is also a good idea.
Medical professionals commonly suggest the use of freezing sprays to kill adult ticks, while creams are popular for all tick life stages.
Attempting to remove a live tick with tweezers is not recommended and if needed, assistance can be sought from your local GP.
networks, trialling the bimode capability using both overhead electric and diesel power – an Australian first for passenger rail.”
In the meantime, following a recent upgrade of the existing XPT fleet, Sydney to Grafton train services will resume
Anyone with a severe reaction should seek urgent medical assistance. from Tuesday, 28 April at 11.47am, while return services from Grafton to Sydney kick
A LOCALLY made short film has sparked something bigger than its makers imagined - a community program now reaching into schools, hospitals, aged care facilities, town halls and community centres right across the Coffs Coast.
Whispers of Wilderness was produced in 2025 by the National Parks Association (NPA) NSW Coffs Coast Branch, funded through the City of Coffs Harbour Environmental Levy, and filmed by local filmmakers Bathtime Productions.
“It brought together Traditional Owners, marine scientists, conservationists and local business people to speak honestly about this remarkable stretch of coast - where tropical rainforest meets temperate ocean, where the Solitary Islands Marine Park teems with life, and where the Macleay-McPherson Overlap creates a biodiversity hotspot found nowhere else in Australia,” the NPA Coffs Coast Branch said in a statement.
The film premiered to a full house at the Jetty Theatre in April 2025.
A year on, the NPA Coffs Coast Branch is proactively connecting and engaging communities right across the region and the film has brought a whole suite of community resources with it.
Stage Two of the Whispers programagain funded by the City of Coffs Harbour Environmental Levy - has produced a new website and a suite of nature-inspired resources for all ages and abilities: a colouring book illustrated by Lisa Foote, postcards and bookmarks by artist Faye Owner, and a jigsaw puzzle designed by Jess Harwood.
They are on their way to aged care facilities, hospital wards, schools, preschools, libraries and community groups right across the region.
“At the heart of the program is a growing body of evidence that time in nature is good for us in ways that are measurable and accessible to everyone,” the NPA Coffs Coast Branch stated.
“Studies show that as little as one to ten minutes outdoors on a regular basis can lift mood and reduce stress, while 20 minutes of regular connection with nature is enough to lower cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.
“A major analysis of nearly 450 studies found consistent evidence that contact with nature reduces depression and anxiety and enhances overall wellbeing across all age groups.”
The program was formally launched on Monday 13 April at the Jetty Theatre, with speakers exploring nature-based tourism, the Coffs Coast’s status as NSW’s first certified ECO Destination, business opportunities in the nature sector, and the recently announced establishment of the Great Koala National Park - a landmark conservation achievement for the region.
A series of free community events now follows.
First up is an afternoon at the Toormina Community Centre on Saturday 2 May from 3-5:30pm, featuring two outstanding speakers.
Environmental educator, wildlife naturalist and self-described “reclusive nerdy type”
Andrew Turbill is perhaps best known on the north coast as “the bird guy”.
He has spent a lifetime paying close attention to birds and believes deeply that tuning into the natural world is one of the most profound ways we can reconnect with where we live.
With nearly 20 years’ experience managing environmental and Aboriginal education rangers with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Andrew also brings serious scientific credentials to his love of landscapescale ecology and knowledge of the impacts of climate change on Gondwana World Heritage rainforests.
He is joined by Professor Kirsten Benkendorff, marine biologist and Director of the National
Marine Science Centre at Southern Cross University, whose research spans ocean ecology, seafood health and the discovery of promising anticancer compounds derived from marine organisms.
Together they offer a rich portrait of the terrestrial and marine ecosystems that make this coast so extraordinary. On Saturday 23 May, Uncle Micklo Jarrett and Aunty Yvette Pacey will share their knowledge of caring for nature and Gumbaynggirr Country at the Coffs Botanic Gardens Nature Discovery Room from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
And on Saturday 20 June, the series concludes at the Woolgoolga Community Village from 2-4:30pm, with speakers exploring the Great Koala National Park and the restorative benefits of walking in nature.
All events are free, with light refreshments provided.
The Whispers of Wilderness film is screened at each, and everyone who attends takes home a nature-inspired colouring book, postcards and bookmarks.
They also go into the running to win one of the beautiful Whispers of Wilderness jigsaw puzzles.
For more information and to register, visit www.npanswcoffscoast.org.
By Manny WOOD
JOSEPH died in May 2023.
He had one sister, Gillian, with whom he had no ongoing relationship.
Joseph was however close to his nephew, Jordan, often spending time together at Joseph’s auto garage, where Jordan worked on a casual basis.
Joseph made a will in 2021 leaving most of his estate, valued at approximately $2 million for the benefit of Jordan.
The will set up a fund for Joseph’s dog during its lifetime, with the balance to be held on trust for Jordan, stating that the trust “cannot be liquidated before his 35th birthday”.
Probate was granted to Joseph’s friend, Annie, and Jordan as executors.
Unfortunately, Jordan later passed away at 31, before reaching 35, creating a question as to how the will should operate.
Annie brought proceedings, asking the Court to determine whether Jordan’s interest had taken effect on Joseph’s death, or whether the gift failed and resulted in an intestacy.
Gillian, who stood to benefit if that occurred, was named as a defendant.
The Court noted that the will was something of a “homemade” effort, with unusual wording and drafting quirks, including a direction that the dog be given “no tinned food… unless absolutely necessary”.
In particular, the phrase “cannot be liquidated” raised questions about whether Jordan’s entitlement was conditional or simply delayed.
Looking at the will as a whole, the Court found that Joseph’s intention was clear; he wanted Jordan to benefit from his estate, not Gillian.
Provisions allowing Jordan to receive ongoing benefits suggested his entitlement was intended to start straight away.
In the end, the Court treated the restriction in the will as a delay in access, not a barrier to Jordan’s entitlement.
Accordingly, Jordan’s interest was established at the time of Joseph’s death, meaning the remaining funds passed to Jordan’s estate rather than falling into intestacy.
Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
By Paul DORIN
By David RENEKE
A VISITOR from the deep past is about to grace Australian skies.
For those willing to rise before dawn, it offers something close to time travel.
The long-period comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) - last seen when humans were shaping stone tools and learning to master firehas returned after an absence of roughly 170,000 years.
As the comet sweeps inward toward the Sun, reaching perihelion on 19 April before passing relatively close to Earth on 26 April, observers across Australia are in a prime position to witness it.
Away from city glare, coastal towns offer ideal viewing conditions: dark horizons over the Pacific, crisp autumn air, and early morning skies unspoiled by artificial light.
Look toward the constellation Pegasus constellation, specifically the easily recognisable "Great Square”, just before sunrise.
With luck and clear weather, the comet may glow faintly to the naked eye, its tail stretching like a ghostly brushstroke across the sky.
Comets have long stirred human imagination.
In antiquity, they were often seen as omens - harbingers of change, disaster, or divine intervention.
The appearance of Halley's Comet, for example, was recorded in 1066 and later embroidered into the Bayeux Tapestry as a portent of conquest.
Today, we understand comets not as supernatural signs but as icy relics - frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago.
Each one is a time capsule, composed of dust, rock, and volatile ices that vaporise as they near the Sun, forming the luminous coma and tail.
What makes C/2025 R3 extraordinary is its orbit.
Unlike short-period comets that return every few decades, this one hails from the distant Oort Cloud,
By JASMINDA
DEAR Jasminda, MY 70-year-old mother has expressed an interest in learning the electric guitar.
How can I encourage her to try something more ageappropriate?
Gerard H.
Dear Gerard,
Well, don't you sound like a wet sock.
By Lynne MILES
And when I say wet sock, I mean one of those sports socks that ends up stuck behind the washing machine with water dripping on it from a split hose pipe until it turns into a stiff, stained, smelly, unproductive item.
part of the liberation movement.
And (along with her friends) she no doubt enacted a whole lot of other changes that future generations (like yours) benefit from.
While we're at it, your mum no doubt gained a university degree and worked while trying to raise a family. That family includes you, Gerard, you judgy little wet sock.
Your mum would have spent endless days rocking you to sleep and changing your nappies and ensuring your every whim was attended to.
She no doubt did your washing and cooked your meals for decades too.
Then, like all the other mums out there, she worried about your every life stage, because that's what mums do.
So now it's her turn.
I hope she clears out your old bedroom and turns it into a not-sosoundproof studio.
a vast spherical halo of icy bodies surrounding the solar system.
Its elongated path means it spends most of its existence in deep space, only briefly visiting the inner planets before retreating again into darkness.
No written record, no ancient chronicle, no civilisation has ever documented its passage - until now.
For photographers, capturing this rare visitor is both a challenge and a thrill. A sturdy tripod is essential, along with a camera capable of long exposures.
Use a wide-angle lens to frame the comet against the landscapeperhaps the silhouette of Norfolk pines along the NSW coast or the curve of a quiet beach.
Start with exposures of 5–15 seconds, adjusting ISO and aperture depending on brightness.
If you have binoculars or a small telescope, you'll see more detail: the nucleus glowing at the centre, the tail fanning outward like cosmic smoke.
There is something deeply humbling about standing under the
Age-appropriate? At what age is it no longer acceptable to engage in an activity that keeps the brain engaged?
Do you think taking up a new creative outlet should be limited to those under 40?
What, in your mind, is more age-appropriate?
Bingo? Joining a crochet group? Donning a flowery swimming cap and a matronly one-piece and taking up synchronised swimming at the local pool? Seated lawn skittles?
If your mum is 70, I'd say she's a force to be reckoned with.
She probably fought for equal pay, she no doubt marched for reproductive rights.
I bet she wore mini skirts and platform boots and suede flares.
She probably burnt her bra as
same sky that Stone Age humans once gazed upon, watching the return of an object they may also have seen - perhaps with wonder, perhaps with fear.
I hope she puts out a casting call to other like-minded women who have spent their lives devoted to others. And I hope their first band meeting kicks off with a punk version of Aretha Franklin's 'Respect'. Maybe you can make a cameo, waving a wet sock for the 'sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me' section of the chorus.
Hell, you've made me want to learn the electric guitar. Or maybe the drums.
Can you send me your mum's number?
And instead of being so discouraging (and disparaging) you should be proud that you are the son of a great role model who is keen to keep learning and embracing change.
Rock on, Gerard's mother.
As for you, Gerard, pay attention to my usual sign off...
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q The long-period comet C/2025 R3 has returned after an absence of roughly 170,000 years.
Long after our cities fade and our histories blur, C/2025 R3 will continue its silent journey, looping back again in another 170,000 years.
For now, though, it is here. Step outside before dawn. Look up. And take your place, however briefly, in the long story of the sky. See Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com.
DEAR News Of The Area,
BACK in 2018 Andrew Fraser, the then Nationals MP, on the front page of his quarterly newsletter advised: It is vitally important the local community has its say on any future development and plans for the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore.
In May 2019 Gurmesh Singh commented, “We want to make sure there is extensive community consultation throughout the whole process and not just at the beginning”.
At the March 2024 election the question we were asked to vote on was: The Coffs Harbour Jetty foreshore will be redeveloped. Do you agree that some of the
foreshore land should be used for multi-level private residential development?
As we know from that vote just under 70 percent said NO.
The question should have also included no to any multilevel tourist accommodation and commercial buildings.
The Government would then have been aware that the community did not want any multilevel development at all, not just private residential development.
The community has had its say several times and continues to be ignored, with the State Government pushing forward with what they want.
In October 2018 Andrew Fraser
commented that “Those living in those high-rise buildings will not have their views impeded and that was one of the major points. That was never the intention and never my intention”, and “This will not be an overdevelopment; this will blend in and add to what we have here at the moment”.
In May 2019 Gurmesh Singh commented that early plans included a map showing height limit zones from two to five storeys, taking into consideration sight lines from existing dwellings.
The new plans show multi-level development from north of Marina Drive then south on the western side the whole length of Jordan Esplanade where the heights have
increased significantly.
The Department requested additional information to assess the rezoning proposal.
This information is contained in the Addendum View and Visual Impact Assessment prepared by Colliers Urban Planning dated 5 November 2025.
They were required to complete a visual analysis at three relevant properties.
The Boatsheds (Unit 5) allowed access, Pacific Marina (Unit 11 and 14) allowed access, with Watermark not allowing access.
The Assessment shows existing conditions and proposed conditions photos, and the outcome at both properties was
the assessed level of impact is severe which is due to the proposal blocking visibility to the background of the view.
Across the whole precinct the Assessment shows the heights of all buildings and then shows a red line of the proposed heights which in places cover a wider area and appear to be three or more storeys higher.
So much for the community having their say, a promise of two to five storeys, with views not being impeded and sight lines from existing dwellings taken into account.
Regards, Wayne WELSH, Coffs Harbour Jetty.
DEAR News Of The Area,
FOR more than 30 years, ratepayers in the Coffs Harbour LGA have contributed to an environmental levy to support community-led environmental work.
The proposed budget for the next three years of the “Delivery Program” published on Friday
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN a letter published on 17 April, Lex Stewart opined on Australia's fuel situation.
Some of those statements should not go unquestioned, for example that we now refine only
16/4/26, appears to redirect funds away from community environmental programs and towards projects that have traditionally been funded through consolidated revenue.
This represents a significant change to the original purpose of the levy.
The Environmental Levy has long been guided by qualified
20 percent of our production.
The reasons for that are not explained in Mr Stewart's letter, but here they are.
Australia no longer produces crude oil of the grade needed for us to refine, as our refineries are not suitable for the only type of
DEAR News Of The Area,
TO live with PTSD is to carry galaxies in your bones that never asked to be born.
To live with PTSD is to feel the Big Bang explode again behind your eyes when a door slams or a voice rises too sharp.
To live with PTSD is to once burn like a supernova - rage ripping across the void in brilliant, destructive fire - then learn instead to fold the entire universe into the quiet chamber of your skull, and drift.
To live with PTSD is to sit on the cold edge of the moon, looking
community oversight.
Since the policy changes last year, that oversight has been removed and decisions are now made internally by council staff with limited experience or environmental qualifications.
The proposal to allocate $300,000 for street tree planting over three years (possibly for postbypass highway beautification)
oil we now produce - light, sweet crude oil.
It is also most profitable to send it overseas and sell it where there is better profit to be had.
What is also a fallacy is the idea that we have vast amounts of gas and crude oil reserves.
down at the small blue world and its tiny storms, feeling the release of distance while your body stays behind like an empty suit.
To live with PTSD is to expand until your mind holds every star, every black hole, every silent scream that ever echoed through time - free to roam the dark between galaxies, yet sometimes unable to find the small door back into Tuesday morning, into small
may have merit, but it does not align with the levy‘s original intent and should not come at the expense of community volunteers and local environmental restoration.
I write as a long-term Landcare Volunteer and small business owner employing 15 local people in this field.
As this document will soon be placed on public exhibition
The truth is that the Howard government sold off most of our gas at very little profit for us, and the oil is basically economically unviable, due to either its extreme depth in the Bass Strait or because it is in shale which is unprofitable to mine and extract.
As for electric power, there are heavy haul vehicles (prime movers) in production in America and talk, into showing up for a job that demands you shrink.
To live with PTSD is to dissociate so completely that you watch yourself from behind your own head, a ghost observing the shell that once housed the explosion.
To live with PTSD is to ache with a tenderness wider than nebulae for every other soul carrying their own hidden cosmos
DO we need a migration debate or do we need a migration discussion?
Debate implies conflict and discussion, a learning exercise.
Given that more than a third
of our population is either born overseas or from parents who were born overseas and in total more than 95 percent of Australians can trace their ancestors to overseas locations, it is of interest to many.
In any case, before we can have
a debate or discussion, we need to tease out possible migration options backed up with costs/benefits and outcomes.
Who is currently doing this work?
It doesn't seem to be the
politicians or the media.
It's tricky.
As an example, do migrants who pick our blueberries take our houses?
If so and we prioritise housing for locals, who picks our blueberries?
for public comment, I encourage all those who care to put in a submission.
I also urge the Council to ensure the process is transparent and that community feedback is properly considered.
Together in restoration, Lindy DAVIS, Moleton.
China which will be in commercial operation within one year, and in Australia soon.
Surely, encouraging the greater take-up of electrics is looking after our long term interests far more so than fossil fuels?
Regards, Bill ROBINSON, Coffs Coast. of pain, and still wonder if you are broken beyond repair. To live with PTSD is to plant words like fragile seeds in the scorched soil of your own story, hoping one day they will grow into light for someone else who is also learning how to be vast and still human.
Regards, Calvin BARTLETT, Coffs Harbour.
If we want more houses, who is going to build them? Migrants! What we need, is a considered outcome that continues to build our nation and not one that merely fills a billboard with a catchy slogan.
Regards, Graeme WILSON, Woolgoolga.
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By Jennifer DUDLEYNICHOLSON, AAP
ARTIFICIALLY intelligent cameras detected more than 1100 bushfires in Australia over summer, including some that would have been missed by humans until they posed a greater risk.
One fire outbreak caused by lighting strikes, for example, could have damaged a pine forest if cameras had not alerted firefighters.
Pano AI revealed the findings on Tuesday after installing more than 100 high-resolution cameras across areas of NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
The detections follow a summer of severe heatwaves
in several Australian states, and the fourth warmest January recorded since 1910, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Pano AI's fire-detecting technology, typically installed on fire towers, uses ultra high-definition cameras to scan for smoke during the day and heat at night.
It compares what it finds to a database of more than three billion images and alerts emergency services if it detects fire with a high level of confidence.
The technology identified 1132 unplanned fires during summer, including 667 in NSW.
Those fires were detected using 19 cameras, Forestry
Corporation NSW innovation manager Jamie Carter said, and had proven particularly useful at night when fire towers were unstaffed.
In one instance, fire could have risked a pine plantation if not spotted by the technology and brought under control by fire crews.
"There was a big lightning storm that moved across the Victoria-NSW border and one of the cameras over at Timbillica picked up about six or seven new ignitions after dark," he told AAP.
"Knowing they were there in the evening, a lot of good work got done that night which meant we didn't have big fires developing the next day."
The technology could not replace humans with local knowledge, Mr Carter said, but it was helping to monitor more areas and predict the spread of more bushfires.
"They're definitely having an impact on reducing the number of fires that would get to a size where they'll cause significant damage," he said.
The technology is used by more than 150 government agencies in Australia, including the NSW Rural Fire Service, Country Fire Authority in Victoria, and National Parks.
While early in its adoption, Pano AI chief operating officer Arvind Satyam said it had helped firefighters reduce the
q The technology is assisting firefighting forces to monitor more areas and predict the spread of more bushfires.
time needed to call for aerial support from 30 minutes to five minutes.
"AI is absolutely being applied for good here," he said.
"AI can give you that advantage, can allow you to understand these incidents
sooner, gives you the context, allows agencies to respond safely and more effectively."
Other efforts to detect bushfires early include Google's FireSat program that will use a constellation of 50 satellites to monitor remote parts of Australia by 2030.
A NEW multi-agency taskforce has been launched to accelerate hazard reduction and better protect communities across NSW.
Launched by the NSW Government, Taskforce Fire Guard will bring together fire agencies and land managers
to strengthen coordination and prioritise high risk areas over the coming months.
Operating from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) State Operations Centre, the taskforce will use predictive services and weather intelligence to support
agencies to target efforts where they are needed most.
Participating agencies include the Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation of NSW, Crown Lands and Transport for NSW.
q The centralised body will support existing local arrangements by coordinating resources and using technology to plan and deliver hazard reduction more efficiently across the state. Photo: NSW Government.
The centralised body will support existing local arrangements by coordinating resources and using technology to plan and deliver hazard reduction more efficiently across the state.
Fire and Rescue NSW’s Acting Commissioner, Mick Morris said, “Taskforce Fire Guard is about strengthening how agencies work together to deliver hazard reduction burns where it will make the greatest difference to community safety.
"It does not replace existing planning or command arrangements, rather it supports them by improving coordination, situational awareness and access to specialist capability, enabling agencies to take advantage of the narrow windows available when conditions are right."
Current conditions have created a valuable window for hazard reduction activity with burns underway across multiple regions.
These activities are reducing fuel loads, helping to lower fire intensity and better protect communities ahead of future fire seasons.
There may be periods when communities experience smoke and residents are encouraged to download the Hazards Near Me app, follow health advice and take care while driving.
RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin said, “Hazard reduction is one of the most effective ways to reduce bushfire risk, and we will take advantage of favourable conditions wherever possible to safely carry out this work across multiple regions.
“While people may see or smell smoke, these burns
are carefully planned and closely monitored to ensure community safety.”
Since 1 July 2025, agencies have treated 45,000 hectares across NSW, helping to protect more than 127,000 properties through a targeted focus.
A list and map of planned burns can be found on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw. gov.au/hr or download the Hazards Near Me app for information on upcoming hazard reduction burns in your ‘Watch Zone’.
People with respiratory conditions who are affected by bush fire smoke are advised to activate their health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary.
Health information is available on the NSW Health website and the National Asthma Council website.
By Tom WARK, AAP
WAR in the Middle East and associated spiralling diesel costs could spell the perfect time for truck fleets to keep edging closer to electrification.
Last Tuesday, the NSW government announced an expansion of heavy vehicle electrification incentives as part of its EV roadmap, along with investment in more fast chargers and kerbside charging stations for cars.
Australia's trucking industry has been relatively cautious taking up electric models, and the heavy vehicle peak body's boss said there was no better time for fleets to start deciding if battery
power was the way forward.
"There'll come a time when it makes absolute sense to change, (but) it's not there yet," Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia head Todd Hacking told AAP.
"But with the war in Iran, now's a really good time to take stock and investigate exactly where you're at."
Under the current NSW incentive, only 4.5 tonne trucks are eligible, but the expansion will increase the threshold to vehicles up to 23 tonnes.
The trucking industry's gradual transformation will mean a more resilient economy for decades, the premier told reporters.
"(That will) further take
us away from our dependence on Middle Eastern oil and electrify our economy," Chris Minns said.
"We're rated as the best state... when it comes to electric vehicle investment and government strategy, but we want to double down.
Mr Hacking said the ramping up of electric truck production in China was likely to permanently shake up Australian trucking.
"We will see more brands in Australia in the truck market than we've ever had before," he said.
"That is a good thing. Competition in the market breeds better solutions."
In the more mature personal transport market,
EVs make up about 15 percent of new car sales in NSW.
The government says switching to an EV from a petrol-run vehicle can cut fuel costs by up to $3000 a year, or entirely if using home solar, making the choice an economic one for those frustrated at the bowser.
Alongside more fast chargers in regional blackspots, more kerbside charging stations will be built to help those who cannot charge at home, such as apartment residents.
The government will also invest in training for 2000 regional mechanics so country drivers can have their vehicles safely looked after closer to home.
State opposition leader Kellie Sloane said the government's roadmap was a
step backwards for motorists and does nothing to protect from future fuel shocks.
"This is not a strategy. It is a smokescreen. A classic
By Aiden BURGESS
SWIMMING North Coast members have achieved top results at the Australian MultiClass Age Championships on the Gold Coast.
Members of swimming clubs from across the North Coast took on the best in Australia.
The Australian MultiClass Age Championships is a competition for swimmers with a disability.
Times are measured against the World Records for someone of the same level of disability and a numerical score is generated.
Six Swimming North Coast members competed, with Sebastian Webster from Stroud Seals the most successful.
The hearing-impaired swimmer won a bronze medal in the 16-18yrs 50m Breaststroke.
He also came 7th in the 50m Freestyle, 8th in the 100m Breaststroke, and 9th in the 100m Freestyle.
Results
Amelia Moore (Stroud Seals) 16-18 yrs. 7th 50m Backstroke, 8th 100m
Swimmers are classified according to their type of disability, including physical, intellectual, vision impaired and swimming impaired, and are also classified according to the degree of disability.
Freestyle, 9th 50m Butterfly, 12th 50m Freestyle (PB), 7th 100m Butterfly.
Kayliana Swann- Pfitzner (Port Macquarie) 14-15 yrs. 10th 100m Breaststroke (PB), 10th 50m Breaststroke (PB) in both heats and final, 27th 50m Freestyle (PB).
Lily Bourne (Coffs Harbour) 16-18 yrs. 11th 50m Backstroke, 15th 50m Freestyle (PB).
Rose-Anna Herden (Coffs Harbour) 16-18 yrs. 5th 100m Breaststroke (PB), 5th 50m Breaststroke (PB) in both heats and final, 11th 200m Freestyle, 17th 50m Freestyle.
Emily Evans (Alstonville) 12-15 yrs. 41st 200m Freestyle (PB), 14-15yrs 16th 50m Freestyle (PB).
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour will host the Touch Football National Youth Championships (NYC) for a third straight year.
Touch Football Australia confirmed that the 2026 titles will be held from Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
It will be the third straight year the NYC will be held in Coffs Harbour, extending Touch Football Australia’s strong partnership with the region, and contributing more than $5 million in economic benefit to the NSW and Coffs Harbour economy each year.
Coffs Coast junior players will feature in Northern Eagles representative teams.
The NYC is one of two flagship events on the national Touch Football calendar, alongside the senior championships, and continues to play a key role in the sport’s development and talent pathway for junior participants.
Touch Football Australia Chief Executive Officer Marcus Ashcroft said Coffs Harbour had become a fantastic home for the event.
“The NYC plays such a key role in our sport’s pathways, and we’re grateful for the
continued support from Destination NSW and City of Coffs Harbour in what has become a fantastic home for the event,” he said.
“We’re excited to once again showcase the next generation of Touch Football
talent on the national stage, and the exceptional facilities and hospitality in Coffs Harbour ensure our participants continue to enjoy a positive experience.”
City of Coffs Harbour
would be a chance for locals to watch rising stars of the game.
“This is a premier event and one of the most loved on the calendar,” she said.
“For locals, it’s an opportunity to see some
of the rising stars in action while the players, officials, families, and supporters get to enjoy a regional city with magnificent sweeping beaches right on the doorstep.
“The C.ex Coffs
International Stadiumanchored sports precinct enables this massparticipation gala to be held at the one venue in a laidback family-friendly city where it’s easy to get around and catch the sights.”
By Aiden BURGESS
RUGBY League returned to the region with the Group 2 season kicking off last weekend.
Sawtell Panthers earnt some redemption, winning their grand final rematch 34-12 against the defending premiers Nambucca
Roosters, on the Roosters home turf at Coronation Park.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses started their season in emphatic fashion with a 40-4 win at home against the Macksville Sea Eagles.
The South Grafton Rebels had a 28-24 win in their local
Mayor Nikki Williams said it derby against the Grafton Ghosts.
Reserves
The Macksville Sea Eagles began their premiership defence with a 16-14 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses, in their grand final rematch.
Sawtell Panthers started their season in dominant
style with a 56-4 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
The Grafton Ghosts had a 16-14 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Women’s
The Nambucca Roosters started their premiership defence with a 30-14 win against the Sawtell Panthers.
The Woolgoolga Seahorses began their season with a 44-0 belting of the Macksville Sea Eagles.
q The Northern Eagles Under 16s Girls team at last year’s National Youth Championships.
The Grafton Ghosts had a 16-14 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Under 18s
The Macksville Sea Eagles started their premiership defence with a 24-22 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses in Woolgoolga.
Nambucca Roosters had a 28-24 win at home against the Sawtell Panthers.
Round 2
The Group 2 Rugby
League season continues this weekend with Round 2 matches on Sunday afternoon.
Coffs Harbour Comets begin their season by hosting the Woolgoolga Seahorses in their local derby at Geoff King Motors Oval.
Sawtell Panthers host the Grafton Ghosts at Rex Hardaker Oval, and South Grafton Rebels host the Nambucca Roosters.
By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns Youth Men have had a successful trip to Port Macquarie.
The Suns Under 20s team had an 81-66 win against the Port Macquarie Dolphins, during the latest round of their Basketball NSW Waratah Basketball League representative season.
The Suns held a 20-14 lead at quarter time, and had a 36-31 half-time lead.
The Suns made their move in the third quarter increasing their lead to 69-53 at three quarter time.
Noah Light top scored for the Suns with 28 points.
The Suns currently sit in fourth spot on the ladder with a 2-2 record.
The Suns head to Sydney this weekend for a doubleheader in Round 5.
They start with a matchup against ParramattaCumberland Basketball Association Chargers Black on Saturday, before backing up against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on Sunday.
Their next home game is on Saturday, 9 May against the Port Macquarie Dolphins at Sportz Central.
By Aiden BURGESS
AFTER getting underway
this month, North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season continued
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicked off last weekend.
Coffs Harbour Snappers got their season off to a dominant start, having a 45-7 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs in Kempsey.
Port Macquarie Pirates started their premiership defence with a 19-17 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings.
with Round 2 matches.
Northern Storm went to the top of the ladder with a 4-0 win against the Maclean Bobcats in Maclean.
The Woolgoolga Wolves
Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves started their premiership defence with a 24-12 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs in Kempsey.
Coffs Harbour Snappers women started their premiership defence in dominant style with a 50-0 demolition of the Kempsey Cannonballs.
The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season has a bye this Anzac Day weekend.
won their second straight match to start the season, accounting for the Sawtell Scorpions 3-1 at Toormina Oval.
Defending premiers
the Coffs City United Lions recorded their first win of the season, defeating the Yamba Breakers 4-0 at Forsyth Park.
Bellingen FC had a 1-0
By Kate PYE
MOVE IT – Sawtell returned on Sunday 19 April, bringing a high-energy, one-off dance fitness class to the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club.
Running from 10am to 11am, the session drew a
strong local crowd keen to experience the Northern Rivers-based program on the Coffs Coast.
Led by founder Philip Channells, the class combines elements of dance, fitness and creative movement in what’s described as a post-ballet,
post-disco, post-aerobics format.
The structure is intentionally inclusive, designed for all ages and abilities, with participants encouraged to move at their own pace.
There are no strict
routines or technical expectations, making it accessible to both experienced dancers and complete beginners.
MOVE IT is an initiative of Dance Integrated Australia and has built a following across locations including
victory against the Urunga Raiders in Urunga.
Women’s Premier League
North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season continued with Round 2 matches in Boambee and Woolgoolga.
The Woolgoolga Wildcats recorded their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory at home against the Coffs City United Lionesses. The Boambee Eagles and Northern Storm shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Ayrshire Park.
Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Lismore and Brunswick Heads.
The Sawtell event reflected a growing interest in expanding the program further along the coast.
“I started MOVE IT to create a space where people could enjoy movement without judgement,” Channells said.
“After seeing the response here, I’d love to bring this to Sawtell more regularly, potentially as a monthly class.”
The session featured a mix of nostalgic and contemporary music, alongside guided movement and stretching, with a focus on improving strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.
Participants were advised to bring water, a mat and a towel, with the class delivering a full workout in a relaxed, social setting.
Local attendee Ben Borkowsky said the experience exceeded expectations.
“I haven’t had that much fun exercising before… you don’t really notice how much you’re doing until afterwards,” he said.
Following the class, the event extended beyond the venue with an impromptu outdoor performance by Raji Renshaw, a Bellingen-based dancer with disability.
Taking place on the lawn outside the surf club, the spontaneous solo dance attracted attention from café patrons and spectators attending a nearby surf competition.
Raji will return to the stage when he supports Max to the Max at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday 26 April, celebrating disabilityled art through dance, theatre, cabaret and burlesque.
By Aiden BURGESS
THE AFL North Coast season continued with Round 2 matches in Port Macquarie and Grafton.
The Port Macquarie Magpies recorded their first win of the season in dominant fashion, smashing the Northern Beaches Blues 24.12 (156) to 4.2 (26) in Port Macquarie.
Port Macquarie Magpies women’s side had a 4.2 (26) to 2.7 (19) win at home against the Northern Beaches Blues.
Port Macquarie Magpies reserves had a 9.7 (61) to 0.6 (6) win against the Northern
Beaches Blues.
Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves started their season in dominant style with a 15.12 (102) to 1.6 (12) win against the Grafton Tigers in Grafton.
Round 3
The AFL North Coast season continues with Anzac Day matches in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga.
Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints face off in their grand final rematch at Fitzroy Oval.
Northern Beaches Blues and Grafton Tigers reserves play off at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
q It was a dominant day for the Port Macquarie Magpies, winning in seniors, reserves and women’s competitions. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography.
q
their premiership defence this weekend.
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s juniors return to the field this Sunday.
The Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s team begin their premiership defence in Urunga, when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The Port Macquarie Magpies Under 16s Boys begin their premiership defence at home, when they host the Northern Beaches Blues.
The Nambucca Valley Lions Youth Girls 15s also begin their premiership defence at home, when they host the Northern Beaches Blues.
The Port Macquarie Flyers Under 14s Mixed team begin their premiership defence in Nambucca Heads, when they take on the Nambucca Valley Lions.
The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 13s begin their premiership defence in Port Macquarie, when they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The AFL North Coast junior competition is played each Sunday across five divisions.
This season’s grand finals will be played on Sunday, 30 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
on this week
By Aiden BURGESS
Friday, 24 April
Football
North Coast Football’s Hit 105.5 Women’s Premier League season - Round 3.
Coffs City United Lionesses vs Boambee Eagles at Forsyth Park. 6.45pm.
Northern Storm vs Urunga Raiders at York Street Oval. 6.45pm.
Golf
Sawtell Golf Club’s
Medley Stableford. Saturday, 25 April
Australian Rules Football
AFL North Coast season –Round 3.
Coffs Harbour Breakers vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints at Fitzroy Oval.
Seniors – 2.50pm. Reserves – 1.10pm. Women’s – 11.40am. Under 18s –9.50am.
Northern Beaches Blues vs Grafton Tigers (Reserves)
at the Wiigulga Sports Complex. 12.50pm.
Football
North Coast Football’s Hit 105.5 Men’s Premier League season - Round 3.
Northern Storm vs Coffs City United Lions at Korora Oval. 2.30pm.
Coffs Coast Tigers vs Bellingen FC at Polwarth Drive Fields. 5pm.
Woolgoolga Wolves vs Maclean Bobcats at Clive Joass Memorial Sports Park.
5pm.
Urunga Raiders vs Sawtell Scorpions at Urunga Recreation Reserve. 5pm. Golf
Sawtell Golf Club’s ANZAC Day Individual Stableford. Sunday, 26 April
Australian Rules Football
AFL North Coast junior season – Round 1. Golf
Sawtell Golf Club’s Individual Medley Stableford. Rugby League Group 2 Rugby League season – Round 2.
Coffs Harbour Comets vs Woolgoolga Seahorses at Geoff King Motors Oval. 2.40pm.
Sawtell Panthers vs Grafton Ghosts at Rex Hardaker Oval. 2.40pm.
South Grafton Rebels vs Nambucca Roosters at McKittrick Park. 2.40pm. Monday, 27 April
Coffs Harbour Touch Association’s winter competition at Sawtell Toormina Sport and Recreation Club. From 6.10pm.
Tuesday, 28 April
Sawtell Golf Club’s Medley Stableford.
Safety Beach Golf Report
By Michelle MERRIKIN
14/04/2026 SAFETY Beach
Women’s 2nd Monthly medal
It was a fantastic day for golf today and 35 Women came out to play. The course had a lot of run and the pins were in tough positions and certainly tested a few
Sawtell Bowls Results
By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Bowls 2pm to 4pm: Draw for Partners Nominations before 1pm
MONDAY 13/4/26
R Redman, B Tremayne, D Ryan DEF R Avery, G Davidson, B Connors
K Mason, J Cherne, M Flint DEF J Chapman, L Read, G Hampson
R Hampson, D Anderson DEF S Kennedy, B Kennedy
E Korchma, N Elford DEF I Connors, B Webster
TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls
14/4/26
L Wheeler/R Cook, C Irvine, J Townsend DEF L North/H Dodd, C Weir, N Foy
S Mason, T Goninnan, J Wheeler DEF M McDonald, R Lucas, M Baguley
M Friend, B Eden, T Rhodes, G Staunton-Latimer DEF M Friend, H Muir,
Sawtell Golf Results
By Janet O’DOWD
14/4 MEDLEY Stableford A: Lochie Smith 39, Joey Franck 38. B: Jackson Hordern 41, John Burke 37c/b. C: Brian McKellar 38c/b, Dennis Ryan 38. Balls to 35c/b. NTP 7 A: Todd
of us.
Karen Bellamy had another good round and took the win with 73 net. It was no easy feat and was hotly pursued by Wendy, Lisa, Lorraine and Anne all on 72 net. The only Birdy was Susan Spillar on the 6th
Overall Winners
1st Karen Bellamy 73 2nd Wendy Rogers 74 C/B
B Connors, L Savage
WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls 15/4/26
R Wardrop, B Martin, P Collins
DEF N McClelland, J Urge, M Pollard
B Fitzpatrick, B Clugston, N Sillar DEF T Peel, G Peel, M Flint
N Stahlhut, M McGuire, B Blight
DEF A Vivian, D Anderson, A Berry
I Maderic, R McLellan DEF A Baker, M Anderson
G Campbell, J Oates, R Williams
DEF I Muller, J Richardson, L Zecchinati
T Brooks, R Cridge, G Dennis
DEF W Prosser, A Brice, P Cook
N Wong, W Vaughn, J Townsend
DEF G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar
E Nicolaou, T Mitchell, L Preston DEF C Christian, D Wheeler, M Aujard
W Bujeya, W Kellam, A Jones
DEF M Hastings, G Stewart, M Gibbons
D Isaacs, M Sharpe DEF P Paunovic, A Wagstaff
FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls
Riley, B: Chris Ryan, C: Michael Muldoon. NTP 11 A: John Veness, B: Wayne Parkin, C: Michael Muldoon
15/4 Stableford Gloria Rossi 42, Teresa King 38. Balls to 34c/b. NTP
11 Teresa King
18/4 Irish Team Stableford
Gaye Hardcastle, Robyn Thomson, Margaret Gill & Carole Davis 130,
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 36 an impairment in one of four categories; physical, intellectual, visual, and hearing.
Ethan Blockey had a great meet, finishing fourth in the 100m Backstroke, and also qualified for a total of four A Grade finals.
Sara Bergen finished ninth in the 50m Butterfly, and seventh in the 200m Freestyle (B Final).
Results
Ethan Blockey: 4th A Final 100m Backstroke, 7th A Final 200m Freestyle (PB), 6th A Final 100m Breaststroke (PB), 2nd B Final 100m Butterfly, 7th A Final 200m Individual Medley.
Sara Bergen: 9th A Final 50m Butterfly, 7th B Final 200m Freestyle, 13th 50m Backstroke, 19th 100m Backstroke, 29th 50m Freestyle.
Rose-Anna Herden 28th 400m Freestyle, 43rd 100m Freestyle, 22nd 200m Individual Medley (2nd Reserve).
3rd Lisa Thorncraft 74 C/B
4th Lorraine Broomfield 74 C/B
Grade Winners
A grade Karen Bellamy
B grade Rose Morrow
C grade Wendy Rogers
Nearest to pin
Hole 4 Cathy Anderson
Hole 7 Roslyn Myles
Hole 9 Rose Morrow
Hole 11 Kim Batty
17/4/26
D Melia, A Baker, B Blight DEF Kev Taylor, T Brooks, R Cridge
N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend
DEF G Staunton-Latimer, K Stirling, W Sharkey
D Hyde, G Flynn, J Flynn DEF W Kellam, M McGuire, M Gibbons
W Vaughn, J Fleming, D Anderson DEF D Frost, N Sillar, S Sillar
G Hampson, D Ryan, Ken Taylor
DEF J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris
N Wong, R Williams, L Preston
By Ian REYNOLDS
RESULTS for 20th April 2026
9 Hole Stroke Net 18 Starters
Ladies
Jean Beby 28, Brenda Connors 30, Marlene Starr 33 Men
Ken Towerton 30, Dave Knudsen 32
Annie Waters, Christine Constable, Graham Cowan & Rod Constable
126. Balls to 116c/b.
19/4 Medley Stableford Lochie
Smith 37, Ruth Smith 35. Balls to 33c/b
Medley Single Stableford
Cameron Murdoch 41c/b. Eagle on 6 Wendy Mason. NTP 3 A: Aaron
DEF M Friend, G Walsh, G Campbell
N Elford, L North, A Day DEF H Muir, L Read, R Avery S Mason, J Urge, G Dennis
Woopi Monday Vets Golf
By Dianne RICHARDS
MONDAY April 20, 2026 23 Starters Winner Roy Spencer 27 R/u. Greg Heidke 31 2nd R/u Ron
Taylor, B: Marc Carroll, C: Bill Hobbs, 1: Christine Constable, 2: Robyn Thomson. NTP 7 A: Aaron Taylor, B: Neil Thomas, C: Terrence Matthews, !: Keryn Little, 2:Elaine Everitt. NTP 11 A: Rohan McIntosh, B: Gary Devine, C: Ian Reynolds, 1: Annie Waters, 2: Robyn Thomson. NTP 15 B: Scott Collins, C Graham
DEDF B Hamilton, B Webster, J Richardson
P Paunovic, C Christian, A Berry
DEF A Jones, G Peel, T Peel
Litherland 32 NTP 11th Gary Richards & Sue Kempnich 12th. Gary Richards 15th. Dick Cooper & Dianne Richards Putting. Roy Spencer 13
Dave Hanger got the daily double NAGA 49 & Frog 23
Osborne, 1:Bronwyn Morgan, 2: Rhonda Cooper. Straight Drive A: Bryce Clugston, B: Stephen Cooper, C: Allen Hood, 1: Sandra Guymer, 2: Rhonda Cooper. Long Drive A: Michael
Urunga
Lindsay’s Oysters
Kombu Wholefoods
Fermount Fire Station
Bellingen
Bellingen Golf Club
Cardows Urunga
Coffs Harbour Golf Club
By Vicki SILVER
MONDAY 20th April 2026
46 Members and Guests played a nine hole stableford competition.
Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf
By Leanne ATKINS
TUESDAY 14th April 2026 – Ladies
9H 4 Person Ambrose
Overall winners
1. Jean O’Connor & Lee-Anne Browne & Sue Flanders & Vicki
Kelly 30.75
2. Prue Trethowan & Kerry Farmer & Tania Norberry & Kathy
Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association
By Colin CUTT
CEX Urunga golf course was in magnificent condition for the MNC VETS Individual Stableford event on Tuesday 14 April. The
Coffs Table Tennis Results
By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 17th April, 2026
Division 1
Lachlan Dierkx d Bo Zhang
3/0, Paul Hendriks d Reece Baker
3/1, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrrad 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi
3/1, Paul Hendriks d Tim Garrad
MNC Cross Country
By Peter BERRINGTON
19 APRIL 2026 at Botanic Gardens
RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Dylan Hannaford 8:35, 1; Donovan Duncan 8:40, 2; Oliver Philip 8:43, 3; Lennox Bennington 9:02, 4; Mark Bennington 9:04, 5; Nathan Beal 9:06, 6; Lucas Perez 9:57, 7; Ben Ewart 10:00, 8; Ziggy Walker 10:19, 9; Enzo Perez 10:30, 10; August Hamilton 10:36, 11; Thomas Feain 10:37, 12; Jonathan Ewart 10:38, 13; Sam Peck 10:40, 14; Marcel Philip 11:29, 15; John Philip 11:31, 16; Archie Feain 11:35, 17; Harvey Griffin 11:39, 18; Jesse Munn-Power 11:49, 19; Russell Crane 11:55, 20; River Woodgate 12:00, 21; Miles Hamilton 12:02, 22; Christian Petersen 12:03, 23; Paul Cole 12:05, 24; Ben Jacquin 12:23, 25; Kane Woodgate 12:41, 26; Daniel Ralph 14:04, 27; Andrew Martin 14:42, 28; Oaklei Nuttall 14:58, 29; Daniel Park Beach Women's Bowls Club
By Anne ORR
SOCIAL Bowls Wednesday 15.4.26. M England, B Bodel, M Gudgeon def T Sullivan, S Meyer, J Alford; L Clancy/R Demeio, C Keogh, K Blow, M Watt def A M Taylor, F Gaunt, J Clarke, L McLeod;
Men's Veterans Golf
By Ross HARDAKER
APRIL 20
31 players contested today's event, being a single stableford with a split 6 being played in
Winners:
Gents:
Trevor Bissett 21
John Ericsson 18 c/b
John Wilgress 18 c/b
Roger Martin 18
Ball Comp:
Jeff Howlett, Garry Silver & Ian
Goodsell-Eagles 32
3. Karen Webster & Jenny
Carson & Chris Cuthbert & Sandra Cheeseman 32.5
Wednesday 15th April 2026 –Ladies 4BBB Aggregate Stableford
Overall winners
1. Jodi Murdoch & Jillian Tourlas 79
2. Dallas Lamb & Wendy Johnstone 77
3. Chris Cuthbert & Jo Foggiato 75
field of 43 comprised six female members and they filled six of the first seven places!
Division 1: Winner - Wendy Johnstone 38 points, 1st runner-up, Glenys Bonventi 37 points, 2nd runner up Mary Ann Perry 36 points and third runner-up Maria Sandford
3/1, Reece Baker d Bo Zhang 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Reece Baker 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Tim Garrad 3/0, Paul Hendriks d Bo Zhang 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Reece Baker 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Bo Zhang 3/0.
WINNER: Paul Hendriks from
Perez 15:18, 30; Peter Hood 20:16, 31; Peter Feain 20:29, 32.
RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Evie Sutton 9:26, 1; Summer Bates 9:38, 2; Madeleine Ward 9:51, 3; Elka Bowker 10:05, 4; Anika Bates 10:23, 5; Evie Hunter 10:32, 6; Clara Philip 10:34, 7; Willow Nuttall 10:42, 8; Anthea Martin 10:44, 9; Mila Blanshard 10:52, 10; Felicity Bates 11:04, 11; Pippa Moffatt 11:18, 12; Mel Brodie 11:19, 13; Layla Jacquin 11:33, 14; Nicole Feain 11:36, 15; Kate Marsden 11:53, 16; Ciara Hannaford 12:08, 17; Amy Hannaford 12:10, 18; Stella Hood 12:17, 19; Kristie Hood 12:18, 20; Pim Heaney 12:20, 21; Quinn Woodgate 12:40, 22; Chloe Woodgate 12:45, 23; Clarissa Hull 12:54, 24; Parker Wright 13:16, 25; Zara Pearson 13:29, 26; Jess Dougherty 13:31, 27; Joanne Munn 13:37, 28; Nerea Ruiz 13:45, 29; Kit Moffatt 13:52, 30; Macy Ralph 13:53, 31; Roberta Power 13:54, 32; Charlie Law 14:00, 33; Barbara
T Thorn, C Jones, Y Hinsley def M Shaw, M Crawford, S Willis; S Betts, M Webb, R Jupp def V Maher, M Long, G Gillenberger; N Barker, K Elliott, J Pearce-Kennedy drew J Rodwell, E Blanton, E Kidd, D Futcher. Friday 17.4.26. K Blow, T Blow def D Hargraves, R DeMeio; K Elliott, P Elliott def M Cutts, J Murtas; R Oakley, V Slater def R Coffey, C Cutt; L McLeod,
conjunction.
It was our annual Patrons day, generously sponsored by Owen Shields.
Winner of the singles event, with a magnificent 43 points, Garry Matthews.
2nd Tony Shields 40, 3rd Bob Jones 39 c/b.
Saunders 16 Ladies: Joan Levingston 21
Barbara Wilson 20 Vicki Silver 19 c/b Susan Maione 19 Ball Comp: Chris Tessari, Trish Mackay &
NTP
3rd hole Keryn Little 0.5cm, Prue Trethowan 40cm
6th hole Margot Gook 220cm, Linley Bielby 26cm
22nd hole Keryn Little 336cm, Judy Everitt 511cm, Rose-Marie Sercombe 244cm
26th hole Dawn Smith 488cm, Judy Everitt 378cm, Sue Morgan 45cm
Saturday 18th April 2026 –Ladies Stroke – Golf NSW Medal
35 points. The ball run went down to 32 points.
NTPs: Michael Bleakley (3rd Hole), Glenys Bonventi (9th hole), Matt Lark (16th hole) and Mary Ann Perry (18th Hole).
Also, on Tuesday, 14/04/2026, 18 MNC Veteran
Lachlan Dierkx.
Group A (Division 2 and Division 3)
Lulu Zhang d Terry Baker 3/2, Char Berglund d King McKie 3/2, Michael Hobincu d Don Vo 3/1, Nick Jankovic d Sharee Templeton 3/0.
Division 2
Lulu Zhang d Nick Jankovic 3/2, Char Berglund d Michael Hobincu 3/0, Nick Jankovic d Michael
Ewart 14:06, 34; Isla Bowker 14:30, 35; Toni Berrington 14:57, 36; Vicky McClure 15:01, 37; Sara Bergen 15:02, 38; Mili McLaughlin 15:11, 39; Leyre Perez 15:14, 40; Sue Claughton 15:16, 41; Rhea Nuttall 16:12, 42; Billie Hankinson 16:30, 43; Ashbyi Williams 20:03, 44; Ruby Koomen 20:04, 45; Lucy Hood 20:05, 46.
RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 17:18, 1; Daniel Bowker 20:00, 2; Nathan Beal 20:17, 3; Angus Morgan 20:21, 4; Hugh Morgan 20:29, 5; James Karrasch 21:06, 6; Sam Ewart 21:22, 7; Peter Hood 21:25, 8; Mark Bennington 22:16, 9; Oliver Philip 22:23, 10; Reuben Wong 22:38, 11; Daniel Ham 23:30, 12; Lennox Bennington 24:27, 13; Kweller Happ 24:56, 14; Theo Moffatt 25:18, 15; Sam Peck 25:19, 16; Christian Petersen 25:36, 17; Alexander Jacquin 26:37, 18; Marcel Philip 27:20, 19; John Philip 27:21, 20; Greg Ewart 28:29, 21; Tim Karrasch 41:57, 22.
M Monck def A Stone, M Flint; D Futcher, R Lane def S Bywater, M Miller; T Lainchbury, S Willis def A Orr, R Holloway; D Francis, R Finch def J Clarke, K Read; M England, C England def N Barker, J Barker; M Crawford, S Crawford def J Rodwell, S Bailey; D Veivres, A Campbell def C McVicar, N McVicar; T Sullivan, H Schop def M Webb, P Webb.
Run-down Tom Faulkner, Gary Teale 39, Selwyn Newby 37, Andrew O'Keeffe, Grant Cardow, Brett Bosbach, Dave McGilvray 36. Bradmans Terry Van Dyk 22.
NTPs 3rd Dave McGilvray, 9th Gary Teale, 18th Tony
Kirsty Arthur 18 c/b Nearest the pins: 3rd Hole: Joan Levingston & Garry Silver
6th Hole: Lois Elsworthy & Trevor Bissett.
Next week is a team eventbest three scores.
Round 3
Overall winners
1. Alex Brett 70C/B
2. Debby France 70 3. Merita Pailthorpe 73C/B
Gross Winner – Wendy Johnstone 85
NTP
12th hole Margot Gook 40cm
15th hole Greer Galloway 270cm
22nd hole Sue Mealey 65cm
26th hole Dot Trevaskis 284cm
golfers competed at Bowraville Golf Course in great golfing conditions.
Winner: Bill Parker 44 points, runner-up Brad Reeson 37 points. Ball run to 32 points.
Hobincu 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Char Berglund 3/0.
WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Char Berglund.
Division 3
Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/0, King McKie d Don Vo 3/0, Terry Baker d Don Vo 3/0, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/1.
WINNER: King McKie from Sharee Templeton.
RESULTS: 5km (Female)Madeleine Ward 21:15, 1; Madeline Ham 21:51, 2; Corrine Happ 24:38, 3; Amelia Harrigan 24:53, 4; Clara Philip 25:26, 5; Sarah Morgan 25:30, 6; Kristie Hood 26:30, 7; Summer Bates 26:58, 8; Anika Bates 27:10, 9; Anthea Martin 27:14, 10; Felicity Bates 28:13, 11; Pim Heaney 28:43, 12; Clarissa Hull 29:52, 13; Stacy Wong 30:13, 14; Janie Mahoney 32:49, 15; Mia McConnell 33:45, 16; Lorin McConnell 33:46, 17; Mili McLaughlin 37:12, 18; Lisa Usher 40:24, 19; Rebecca Cornelius 40:49, 20.
RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Ewen Williams 43:27, 1; Nathan Quinn 49:16, 2; Kieren Ward 56:39, 3; Carl Marsden 57:44, 4; Edison Happ 57:45, 5; Jackson Hood 57:46, 6; Ben Happ 59:40, 7; Paul Cole 1:01:13, 8.
RESULTS: 10km (Female)Megan Usher 47:14, 1; Jess Budd 54:18, 2; Kate Marsden 57:43, 3.
By Ken MASON
TUESDAY 14th April 2026
Main Draw Winners:Darren (Visitor) - R/U - Laurie Preston
Consolation Winners: - John Cornell - R/U - Norm Monaghan
NTP’s: 9/18 Ross Donnelly, 6/15 Brad Reeson, longest putt Rod Graham. Shields.
Longest Putt Garry Matthews.
Split 6's .
Winners Garry Matthews / Paul Bastick, 2nd Brett Bosbach / Tom Faulkner, 3rd Gary Teale / Selwyn Newby. Slab Winner Brett Bosbach.
LAIT, Joanne Ruth ‘Jo’
17th April 2026, passed away at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Dearly beloved partner of Peter. Loving mother and step-mother of Matt, Amee and Katie. Cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunty of their families. Adored daughter of Colin (dec’d) & Vonnie Lait.
Aged 63 Years At Peace
Joanne was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
Leslie Clement
17th April 2026, peacefully at St. Joseph’s Aged Care, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Greg (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-inlaw of Keryl & Alan Michener, John & Cheryl, Kathy, David (dec’d) & Janet and Chris & Marnie. Cherished Grandma of Kaya, Lauren, Hayley, Kathleen, Shani, Nick, Michael, Daniel, Laurence, Declan, Max, Brett, Andrew and Mizpah. Adored great-Grandma of their children. Dear sister-in-law of Nell Anderton. Much loved auntie of her many nieces and nephews.
Aged 97 Years
Forever In Our Hearts
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Leslie’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 28th April 2026, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
NEWELL, Elisabeth Nina ‘Libby’ 15th April 2026, passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Beloved wife of Tony (dec’d). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Kate & Trae, Josh, Toby & Simon and Matt. Gorgeous grandmother of Uly, Jacob, Charlotte, Max, Gus, Zoe and Freya. Loyal sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin, friend and highly esteemed colleague. With a fierce curiosity for life, Libby was a lover of history, culture, reading, museums, galleries, travel and lively conversation.
Aged 82 Years
Independent & Vibrant To The End
Relatives, friends and colleagues are kindly invited to attend Libby’s Celebration of Life to be held in Dorrigo Uniting Church, Dorrigo on Friday 1st May 2026 commencing at 10.00 am, followed by private Committal to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
16th April 2026, passed away peacefully at home on the farm. Late of Bellingen. Dearly beloved husband of Regina ‘Gina’. Much loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Darren & Nicky. Adored pa of Charlee, Ashlina and Lexi.
Aged 80 Years
Gone To Watch Over The Cows
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mark’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 28th April 2026 commencing at 11.30 am.
Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.
KEITH LOGUE & SONS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Coffs Harbour 6652 1999
Weller 14th April 2026
Loving husband to wife Pat. Beloved father of Craig (dec), Lisa & Dianne. Adored grandfather to Farrah & Grace. Cherished father-in-law to John, Frederic & Jess.
Aged 94 Years
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Alexander’s funeral service on Friday, 8th May 2026 at 11:00am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.
(02) 6651 5007 www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au
DEADLINE: 12noon WEDNESDAYS EMAIL: ads@newsofthearea.com.au
News Of The Area newspapers is looking for an Advertising Sales Representative to work for the Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley News Of The Area publications.
The fantastic local role is available full-time or part-time, to ensure we appoint the right person for the position.
Whilst you are part of a great team, bringing out the local newspaper each week, you would be working from home, so a suitable home-office setup is required.
The right person would be a proven sales professional. You might not have newspaper or media experience, however a track record within a sales environment is essential.
Your daily role is focused on finding and presenting-to businesses who may use our newspapers to reach their customers.
You would require a driver’s licence, car and computer with reliable internet service.
An attractive base remuneration is offered, along with car allowance, internet allowance and great bonus structure. You will be provided with a business smart phone.
Applications can be made by emailing your resume, together with a Letter of Application, which should outline why you would be the best person for this role. Email: office@newsofthearea.com.au
Applications close: 5pm, 11th May 2026.
Retirement Notice
Lucie Spasaro is officially retiring — yes, really!
No more alarms, no more emails. We’re not sure how we’ll function without you. Your organisation skills will be impossible to replace. Retirement looks good on you already. Enjoy the sleep-ins and stress-free days. Don’t forget about us… or at least visit for the baking.
Maria. Renowned psychic medium. 47 years experience Available for 1 hr private and phone consult. Based on all issues. Ph 0427 569 339
Public Notices
Revival Centres Church - Coffs Harbour -
Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?
CWA Hall 3 Dalley St, Coffs Harbour Sundays 10.00 am Mobile 0427 949 206 - revivalcentres.org
LADIES gold pendant lost opposite CEX on Thursday 16/4. Great sentimental value Reward offered. Ph Ann 0457 456 663 Lost
2.0.2 CH 120W Dolby ATMOS sound bar only 12 months old with 2 built in subwoofers. Price $100. 0412 081 950
BUFFET and hutch
solid feature timber w/ glass insets in doors 2 glass shelves each side w/internal light Hutch has 2 shelves inside and 2 solid timber doors. Buffet 1250h x 1650 w. Hutch 730h x 1650w. Ex cond
$300. 0418 402 940
3 drawer
Ph 0415 669 378
CAKE tins, 25cm, 22cm 16cm, square German steel, non-stick spring form for tiered cakes
$100. Ph 0407 654 879 F130326
DIMPLEX log fire electric heater. Flame effect glass front 432cm (w) x 662cm (h). $85. Ph 0411 300 156
DOG/cat carriersuit small dog. Near new cond. Safety door. $44.00 Ph 0417 471 225 F051225
DOG house, smallmedium $15 6656 4700
DOOR Gym set new
$50. Ph 0412 081 950 F240125
DOUBLE bed, white gas-lift storage, new in box. $99 0415 981 605 F300525
GIRLS Dressing Table Circa 1950’s original mirror & handles $50 0427 544 008 F140225
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
HIGH back orthopedic chair. Designed for the elderly as used in hospitals. $100 Photos can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F030426
JOSIE'S Ironing Service Pickup available or just drop it off. Coffs Harbour area. Phone or text 0411 704 130
newsofthearea.com.au
BENEFIBER 4 x 500g jars. Not used. Ph 0419 561 719
COMPUTER desk. pick up only. 0428 310 384 Free
LEMAIR Wine Cooler 56 bottle. Older model works well. Collect Boambee. Call 0400 095 033.
SUITCASES - med to large sizes, good cond Sandy Beach Ph 0409 561 719
Plants For Sale
BROMELIADS for sale in small or medium pots. $5 or $10. Proceeds to charity Emerald Beach. Private home. 0419 632 117. e240426
FROM $5, hundreds of plants, lots of hanging plants, open everyday, 11 Sand St, Coffs Harbour
CANARIES x 2 in cage. $100 for both Ph 0466 040 154. F100426
Items for Sale
CLOTHES Dryer
Electric oven, Four 16” mag wheels 2 with tyres 0448 802 146
EXERCISE bike and treadmill, rarely used $150 each. Ph 0401 682 628
1930s vintage cane commode chair w/ genuine fowler ware porcelain chamber pot $95. Photo can be supplied. 0490 161 119 F050925
ACOUSTIC guitar amplifier $90 ph 0493 079 313 F051225
Adventureland car fridge freezer 2 years old $400 Caravan hydraulic Phil 0412 665 988 Woolgoolga
AIDACARE
Commode, VGC, $99. 0428 285 643 F200226
AMPLIFIER, for guitar Magnum, with tuner & lead. $25. 0493 079 313
AWNING with fittings 910mm x 1300mm W Suits back door. $50 0422 099 142 ANTIQUE, Sewing Cabinet. $60. 0466 525 814 F060226
BABY/child cot/playpen carpenter rebuilt, safe clean, strong $50 6652 3791
BABY Bjorn bouncer $30. 0481 966 840
BABY jolly jumper, as new $30. 0481 966 840 F101025
BABY trailer & jogger pram, two seats. Rain cover incl. Excellent cond $99. 0415 981 605
BABY walker $10. 0481 966 840
BED stick, VGC $50 Ph 0419 224 403 F090126
BEER brewing kit complete plus 250 bottles. $99. 6559 6656
BLOODSTONE work boots mens size 11 $50 0491 363 638
CAMPING chair
Coleman. Ice pouch drink holder, storage net VGC. $35. 0408 223 662
CAMP stretcher bed single, as new. $80. Ph 0427 965 015
CARAVAN towing mirrors Quality Milenco vibration resistant
$95. Coffs Harbour 0493 094 285
CHICKEN coop
1530w x 850d x 1150h galvanized iron $100 GC Ph 0417 364 582
CHILD’S Bike Seat carrier, child’s bike Helmets x 3. $10 each 0481 966 840
CLICKGEAR 3.5+ golf push buggy. Wheel cover, brand new cooler bag & mesh bag included. $100. Cash only. Photos can be sent Ph 0408 254 884 F130326
COCA-COLA
Memorabilia Collection
$95. 0409 863 898
COLLAPSIBLE electrical kettle. New cond, great size for travel collapses into very small item for packing. $30. Ph 0418 865 537
COLORBOND
driveway gates, mirror profile, deep ocean colour, one damaged at weld point. 1800 W 1600 H. $50 ono. Ph 0413 911 892. F130326
COMMONWEALTH
bank original 1988 $5 coin in mint condition to celebrate opening of Parliament House. $30. 0490 161 119. Photos can be sent.
DEEP fryer. Very good condition. $60 Ph 0417 283 380.
DOUBLE mattress BRAND NEW, bought 1 month ago, never used $100, pick up from Toormina, please contact Carol Hollier on 0403 611 836
DRUMS - half drum kit, 4 drums, ideal for beginner. $30 Ph 02 6652 8815 F130326
ELECTRIC fence energiser, hardly used $100. Ph 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688
ELECTRIC frying pan, large, new still in box. $100. Ph 0417 283 380.
ELECTRIC kettle, new $15. 6653 8337
ELECTRIC mop, $20 6652 8815 F130226
FOLDABLE support rail for seniors brand new in box $65 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
FISH tank w/ food & loads of accesories. 33” L x 16” W x 18” H. $30 0481 966 840
FRAMING Gun 'Bostich', Pneumatic good order, $100 Ph 0407 654 879
FURRY hood jacket Ladies size 10, toggle front $25 0407 654 879
GARAGE door opener remote control. Merlin Suitae panel door only Less than 5yr old. $100. 0412 776 409 F311025
GREEN hanging meat safe $50 0427 544 008 F230126
GROUNDING sheet (QB) and grey p'case used once. $50. 0410 313 876
HISENSE chest freezer H80cm x W52cm x L73cm. $50. 0481 966 840
HONDA compressor 5.5hp $300. Ph 02 6649 1056
HYDRAULIC Bucket 1.2m width, lift and tilt control for small tractor $600 ph. 02 6649 1056 Re290526
JERRY cans x 2 brand new 20litre steel cans. $35 each. Ph 0493 094 285
KARCHER, Electric Mop. $25. 0466 525 814
KAYAK - Double, 2 Fish Eagle with 2 paddles & fishing access. $600 Ph 0409 552 482
KITCHEN scales vintage 'KRUPS 875' $45. Ph: 0407 654 879 F051225 SOLD
KITTY litter house with removal tray. $20 0490 161 119. Photos can be sent. F260925
LADIES clothing mostly new, size 6. Must sell going cheap. Contact Kim 0403 280 231
LARGE metal puppy crate. 75cm x 50cm x 60cm H. as new $40 0490 161 119. Photos can be sent.
LOUNGE suite green fabric, dbl couch + 2 reclining chairs $100 0412 254 563 F310125 For Sale
To place a classified ad 02 4981 8882
MILK frother $15. Never used. 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 SOLD
MIRROR, swivel, on stand $100. 0411 361 205 MINIATURE figurines x 6, porcelain, 1960s - 80s photos available $15 - $80 0407 654 879
NISSAN Xtrail 2014 right-hand driver's seat w/airbag, cloth, exc cond. $80. Ph 0448 622 686 METAL framed oval mirror. New. 75cm x 50cm $65. Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119F030426 SOLD
OVEN, Kogan, 25 litre portable, 1600w. Bakes grills, rotiss, airfry, 8mth warranty. $100 ono Ulmarra. Ph 0477 514 739
OVERNIGHT bag with make up purse, many compartments, very clean, handy size. $30. Ph 0418 865 537
PAIR of lovely jacquared fabric vintage-style footrest 60cm x 40cmx 30cm H $30 a pair Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 SOLD
PETROL blower homelite mighty lite HBL26, exc cond, litt le use, $60. Ph 0417 283 380 PENSIONER Scooter 2024. As new. $6,000ono. 0428 628 105
PET Carrier: Transport crate, lock safety door Small cat or dog Near new cond. $39 0417 471 225 F241025
PLANT tying tape gun + 8 rolls tape + 5,000 staples $100 0407 654 879 F010825
POCKET hose copper bullet. 15m long. Used twice. $50. Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119. F030426 SOLD
DEADLINE: 12noon WEDNESDAYS E
POLETHERA leather women's crossover shoulder bag. Brand new. Unwanted gift $35. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F030426
PORCELAIN biscuit jar (8in high) with cream and jam pots, tea strainer and small flat teaspoon holder. $35 0400 641 561
PUPPY crate, large. 75cm x 50cm x 60cm H. Only used for 2 months. $45. Photo can be supplied. 0490 161 119
RED overcoat size 10 Jigsaw brand fabric made in Italy 80% wool Never used. Pic ava. $95 0439 682 267 F250725
RENAI Gas Heater, GC
$100 ono. 0466 040 154
SAFETY gate, deluxe fits 73cm x 1.02m with 2 bonus extensions, child and pet safe. $40. Ph 0411 300 156
SILVER tarp 6m x 5m. Little use, as new. $50. 0412 354 974.
SIMPSONS - large box of character dolls, items & pieces from show. Ex gift for collector $100. 6652 3791 F051225
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
Classifieds 4981 8882
SOFA Bed / lounge GC. $50. 0475 672 574
STOOL seats. Variety size, type and colour. $30 6652 3791
style hat rack 1.9m tall. Photos can be supplied. $65. Ph 0490 161 119
VINTAGE steward steamer trunk. Likely dated from mid 20th century. 74cm x 40cm x 30cm. $85. Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119
Boats
3.4m Savage with trailer rego, 6HP and electric swivel seats, cover safety gear, lots of extras ACF724N. L26949
$2,000. 0427 528 084
GOLDSTREAM OffRoad Camper Trailer sleeps up to five, neat & tidy with many extras Sadly selling due to ill health. Rego December 2026. Q29955. Reduced from $13,000 to $10,000 Ph 0437 499 513 Re010526
off road Is ready for quick run to Perth or Darwin At 87 I am finding to be a bit big for me now. Looking for something smaller $7,000 firm. Ph 0417
TV 80cm (32”) + DVD player $100 0491 035 704
Classifieds 4981 8882 ads@ newsofthearea. com.au
VINTAGE timber mini bar. $60. 6652 8815 F130226
VOLVO 165 Pento 1989 boat parts near new starter motor and bellow rubbers, fuel injectors fuel filters flybridge swivel seat w/stand guages, all parts in good cond. Make an offer. Too good to throw away. Ph 0409 552 482
TWO single bed frames round heads & foot rail black. $50 both 0412 254 563 TWO macrame wall hangers hand made $50 both 0412 254 563
SUNBEAM deep fryerlarge basket, new cond. $45. Ph 0411 300 156 THE World Book of Davies with a genuine print date 8/12/96. VGC $25. Ph 0417 283 380
WOODEN chest for Linen, $100. 0411 361 205.
2008 Jayco Sterling Poptop series 17.55-2 Tandem axle. Inc annex 3 way fridge microwave aircon sleeps 2, dbl bed, good cond. Reg TP39GP. $19,000. Ph 0437 974 290 e240426
Camper Trailer
2020 Jayco Lark Bushpack camper trailer Sleeps 6, March 27 rego TR78ZR. Excellent condition added extras electric jockey, solar blankets, tinted windows etc. $20,000. Coffs Harbour 0422 422 866
ABC TV, 8.15pm
Pitting the unbridled chaos of Anne Edmonds (above right) against Kitty Flanagan’s (above left) deadpan wit, this new character-driven sitcom –set in an avant-garde inner-city theatre company –is a match made in comedy heaven. The hilarious headliners are respectively cast as artistic director Margie and corporate cost-cutter Julia, who find themselves at odds when the latter is tasked with saving the failing Argyle Theatre. Created by Edmonds and directed by Fisk’s Tom Peterson, this playful satire puts the “fun” in dysfunctional.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Patience. (PGv)
9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R)
9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R)
10.20 News. 10.35 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PGl, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.05 Love Me. (Mdls, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.10 Last Post: Winds Of Change. 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.
WEDNESDAY
SEVEN, 7.30pm
When you’ve trained as an Olympic athlete, you might reckon that you’re ready for anything. But for gold medallist Mack Horton (pictured), who attempts a version of Special Forces selection in the new season of this gruelling reality series, it couldn’t be further from the truth. “They are worlds apart,” says Horton. “At the Olympics, you spend four or more years preparing for a single moment. On SAS have no idea what’s coming in the next few seconds.”
The swimmer is one of seven Aussies competing against UK celebrities in TV’s ultimate test of endurance. His teammates include Neighbours star Ryan “Toadie” Moloney, cricket legend Brad Hodge and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
THURSDAY
He’s best known for championing Cornwall and its classic seaside fare, but British chef Rick Stein (pictured) is married to an Aussie and his love affair with our fair country stretches back 60 years. Stein first visited our shores when he was 19, on a trip he describes as “the beginning of my love affair with the people, the places and the food.” In his debut Aussie series, the celebrated restaurateur retraces that life-changing voyage, starting in Sydney Harbour where his adventure began all those years ago. Comparing the city’s food culture then to the vibrant food scene that exists today, Stein catches up with local legend Neil Perry and checks out Chinatown, before sharing a recipe for salt and pepper crab.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 A New ANZAC. (PGal)
9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The King. (Madls) 11.50 Babylon Berlin. (Manv, R) 1.45 Nordland 99. (Mals, R)
2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)
3.50 The Zelensky Story. (PGa, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.00 Sydney Weekender Special. (Premiere) Discovers the best Sydney has to offer.
9.00 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PGl, R) A young woman is hired as an assistant to the ruthless editor of a leading fashion magazine in Manhattan. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep.
11.15 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.30 Weekend Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury Bulldogs.
10.45 MOVIE: Platoon. (1986, MA15+alv, R) A young, naive soldier is sent to Vietnam. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A
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6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Anzac Day March Sydney. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.25 ABC News On Anzac Day. 3.00 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.00 Last Post: Winds Of Change. (R) 4.05 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon’s boyfriend ditches her.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message. An Anzac Day address.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl) A local candy merchant dies at a summer market.
8.15 Top End Bub. (Final, PG) A cyclone batters the Top End.
8.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A plane passenger vanishes mid-flight.
9.45 Frauds. (Final, Ml, R)
10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.25 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. H’lights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. H’lights. 4.30 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. H’lights. 5.30 Surviving WW2. (PGaw)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Langham: London’s Grandest Hotel.
8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (R)
9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw, R)
10.20 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)
11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)
1.55 Matched. (PG, R)
2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)
3.50 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch. 5.25 Mastermind Australia. 6.25 The Earthshot Report. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 The American Soldier. 10.15 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. 11.15 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 12.05am Late Programs.
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6am Guess
Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.05 Men In War. (1957, PG) 10.05 Mass. (2021, M) 12.10pm Discovering Film. 1.00 Marmalade. (2024, M) 3.00
The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.50 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGv, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 3.25 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.30 Compass.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (Return, PGl)
8.15 Bad Company. (Premiere, PG) A theatre centre’s new CEO tries to prevent its downfall.
8.45 Bergerac. (Return, M)
9.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl, R)
10.15 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R)
10.40 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
4.00 Dream Gardens. (R)
4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. 8.30 Animal Park. 10.15 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. FlecheWallonne Women’s Race. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Cold War Spies. (Premiere)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PG, R)
8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (PG, R) 9.40 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Masv, R)
10.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R)
11.35 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (Ml, R)
1.05 Matched. (PG, R)
2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)
3.55 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGl, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
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6am WorldWatch. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm Motorcycle Racing. 1.15 The Swiping Game. 1.35 Jeopardy! 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS News Compass Points. 5.10 Fashionista. 5.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.20 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.40am Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 2.15 Late Programs.
MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 7.50 Discovering Film. 8.40 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 10.30 That Good Night. (2017, M) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 4.50 Men In War. (1957) 6.50
The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 8.30 Stalingrad. (2013, MA15+, Russian) 10.55 The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 12.00 Seven News Special: Gallipoli Dawn Service. 2.30 Seven News Special: Lest We Forget Service. (R) 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 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. Johanna Griggs meets up with some of the members of the Eastwood Country Women’s Association.
8.00 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.
11.50 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 1.35 Devils. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
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Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 ICU. 11.30 Harry’s Practice. Noon GetOn Extra. 12.30 Horse Racing. ANZAC Day At Royal Randwick, ANZAC Day Race Day, ANZAC Day Raceday and Australasian Oaks & Robert Sangster Stakes. 5.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country.
6.00 Weekend Today. 11.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Open For Inspection. 12.25 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.35 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. From Villers-Bretonneux, France.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Game 3. Australia v New Zealand.
10.00 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R) Charts the Battle of Midway. Woody Harrelson.
12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 Open For Inspection. (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)
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6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Two brothers are impressed by a pure husky.
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Return) Neale Whitaker sets out to do a sensitive renovation where the spaces will creatively connect.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.30 Matlock. (PGad, R) The firm tackles an AI afterlife software dispute.
11.30 Elsbeth. (Mlv, R) Elsbeth infiltrates the world of puzzle solvers.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6.00 NBC Today. 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 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.00 MOVIE: Bravery & Betrayal. (2025, Malv) Looks at the SAS troops that were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living Among Us. (MA15+al, R)
12.10 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Unforgettable Christmas. (2023) 9.50 MOVIE: Destination Christmas. (2022, PG) 11.40 Innovation Nation. 11.50 Soccer. EPL. Chelsea v Manchester United. 1.50pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 3.00 Australian Ninja Warrior. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Floor. (PGl)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Operation Bastille. (Masv) Looks at Operation Bastille.
10.15 9News Late.
10.45 The First 48: Among Friends. (Ma, R) 11.40 American Ripper. (Premiere, Mav)
12.35 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
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Morning Programs. 9.40 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Long Beach. H’lights. 10.45 Surfing Australia. 11.15 Limitless. 12.15pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City v Arsenal. 2.15 The Summit. 3.30 The Toys That Built The World. 5.30 MOVIE: The 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon The Car Club. 12.30 STIHL
Programs.
6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
7.00 MasterChef Australia. Jimmy Barnes drops into the kitchen. 8.35 Race Across The World. (Ml) The teams leave Nara City and must cross their first border into South Korea to reach the second checkpoint in Sokcho. 9.50 Matlock. (PGad) The team arranges a delicate meeting with a key accomplice after continuing to trace Senior’s
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R) 11.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 11.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (PG, R) 4.15 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG,
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (R)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Mlv) 11.45 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)
2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)
3.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (M) 8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Eddie and Buck’s flight to LA is cancelled.
9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGadl) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) Noon The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 4.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 Noryang: Deadly Sea. (2023, MA15+, Korean) 1.15am Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
VICELAND (31) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Flower And Flour. 6.35 Big Lizard. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.05 Exit. (Malv)
12.00 Clean Sweep. (Mals, R)
3.00 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R)
4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) The rival renovators try to prove their worth. 9.05 Doc. (Mav) A shocking turn of events ensues when Amy and Jake treat an expectant mother injured during a robbery. 10.05 House Of Wellness. (PG) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 8.20 Discovering Film. 9.15 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 11.00 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 12.50pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German) 2.45 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 4.20 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 6.15 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 8.30 The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+) 11.10 Comandante. (2023, MA15+, Italian) 1.20am Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.15 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 China Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 11.05 Along Ancient Tracks. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Chernobyl: Inside The Meltdown. (M)
9.25 The Audacity. (M)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+sv)
12.00 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R)
2.05 Classified. (Malv, R)
3.40 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.30 Teen Titans Go! 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.35 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Mals, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (M, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Return)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 The Agenda Setters.
11.00 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Final, Ml)
6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Flower And Flour. 6.35 Big Lizard. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20
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6am The Movie
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (Final, PG) 11.05 Along Ancient Tracks. (Mn) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.10 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Ml)
8.30 Outback Murder Highway. (Mv)
9.30 NRLW Wrap: Women’s State Of Origin Special. (PG)
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy. (R) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Premiere, a)
8.35 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (R)
9.30 Riot Women. (Malv)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Under The Bridge. (Malsv)
12.05 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R)
2.05 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R)
3.05 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich. (PGa, R)
4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
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Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.50 Brassic. 12.35am Count Abdulla. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Alone. 1.55 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 American Godfathers: The Five Families. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Brassic. 12.50am Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)
8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A Tesla tests everyone’s patience. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. More performers take to the stage.
9.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
10.45 To Be Advised.
11.45 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)
1.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Australia’s Deadliest. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Business Builders. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Reno Rules. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 McDonald And Dodds. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Rookies.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s
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Show. 6.10 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 8.05 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 10.20 King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) 12.25pm Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 2.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 4.00 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 10.50 The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+) 1.05am Late Programs. 6am Discovering
Film. 6.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 Superheroes. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 2.30 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 4.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 6.30 One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing. (1942, PG) 8.30 Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 1.15am The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.
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By Aiden BURGESS
THREE Coffs Coast swimmers have achieved top results at the Australian Multi-Class Open Championships on the Gold Coast.
Sara Bergen, Ethan Blockey and Rose-Anna Herden took on the nation’s best at the recent Australian Championships.
They were among eight Swimming North Coast members who competed at the Australian Multi-Class Open Championships.
The Multi-Class events are for swimmers aged 12 years and over who have
