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Neville’s 70 Years of SLSC Service! By David WIGLEY LOCAL hero Neville Warwick from Mylestom celebrated 70 years of service to Surf Life Saving last Saturday as the club, family and community gathered together to pay tribute. Nick Young, a longtime member of North Beach Surf Life Saving Club, drove 91-year-old Neville to the Surf Club on Saturday morning, where he was greeted and cheered by Club members, family and the community. Neville joined the Bellinger Valley North Beach (BVNB) Surf Life Saving Club in 1951 at the age of 21 where he has

q Neville Warwick from Mylestom celebrates 70 years of service to Surf Life Saving with wife Thel and the North Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

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THE Fire Brigade Employees’ Union is fighting in the Industrial Relations

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Sawtell Fire & Rescue Station to be temporarily closed in the event of a staffing shortage.

The union says that closing a fire station deprives the local community of a critical

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emergency response, leaving any response up to fire stations from further away and reducing the number of fire trucks at any incident, which has major risks for firefighter and community safety. The state Secretary of the Union, Martin Dixon said, “The population of NSW is growing by over 100,000 people every single year, which means more people, more houses, and more vehicles on the roads. “The NSW Government should be turning its mind to increasing fire services to serve this increasing population, but instead, they want to shut local fire stations down to save money.” According to Mr Dixon, fire stations without sufficient safe crewing levels are currently supplemented by other firefighters at overtime rates. Fire & Rescue NSW will allow for temporary shutdowns of a station when there is a staffing shortage. When contacted by News Of The Area, a Fire & Rescue NSW spokesperson responded that “the practice of taking fire trucks temporarily off-line is partly a result of changing demographics, improvements in technology, and a more modern understanding of fire safety and risks”. The spokesperson also said that a fire truck is only temporarily taken ‘offline’ when there are more than enough resources in the area to respond to emergencies. As well, Fire & Rescue NSW says its network of coverage is managed centrally from communication centres and is able to provide rapid emergency responses based on the fastest available resources, independent of the locations of fixed fire stations.

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He said, “We encourage people to write to their local State Member of Parliament, write to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, write to the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, and make your voices heard.”

The spokesperson said that the needs of the community are always taken into account when making a decision to take a resource offline. Mr Dixon said that the community needed to support local firefighters. q The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union and local residents want Sawtell Fire & Rescue Station permanently open.

Teenager charged after stabbing in Sawtell

the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Coffs Harbour Health Campus for treatment, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District established Strike Force Duper to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following inquiries, a 16-year-old boy was arrested at Lismore Police Station shortly before 11am on Tuesday 21, September 2021. He was charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and affray. The teenager was refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Wednesday 22 September 2021.

A TEENAGER has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged stabbing of another teen at Sawtell at the weekend. About 8pm on Sunday, 19 September 2021, emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a beach near First Avenue, Sawtell. Police were told a group of about 100 people were in attendance at the location, when a fight broke out. During the altercation, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times. The injured teenager was treated at

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Neville’s 70 Years of SLSC Service! FROM Page 1 accumulated 26 awards over a distinguished 62 years of active service saving lives and training others. At age 83 Neville retired from active service but remains a valued volunteer of the Club as treasurer Bob Smith explained to News Of The Area. “Neville has remained a critical member of our Club, attending club and North Coast Branch meetings and providing insights and knowledge to help us make better decisions. “Neville attends our weekly Tuesday meeting and committee meetings, his knowledge of surf life saving is second to none, he has seen so many things over

his distinguished career and his insights are extremely valuable to our Surf Club. “Neville is immensely respected, he has a very non-aggressive approach to sharing ideas and working as a team, which at the remarkable age of 91-years-old is still making a difference in both our Club and the community,” said Bob. Neville married his wife Thel at age 21, coinciding with his first year at the Surf Club. On Saturday, seven decades later, the couple shared an emotional moment sitting under the Boat Shed that was named after them, ‘Nev and Thel’s Boatshed’. Nick Young is one of the many surf life savers who

q Bellingen Shire Mayor Cr Dominic King presented Neville with a 100 year history book of the Bellinger Valley North Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

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Neville has trained for their Bronze medallion over the years. He paid a moving tribute explaining how his mentor had saved hundreds of lives and trained hundreds of surf lifesavers in an emotional speech with tears rolling down his face. “Neville not only ran the Nippers group but was instrumental in starting the 5-13 age group, he imparted his knowledge and ability to teach the youth to enjoy the beach but remain aware of the risks associated with the surf and making the beach safe for the local community and tourists. “Since retirement from active duty in 2013 he has continued to be involved by attending meetings and other

activities of the club as well as attending North Coast Branch of Surf Life Saving meetings. “Neville has trained hundreds of surf life savers and saved hundreds of lives, we are so proud of Nev and Thel who are an inspiration

to the Club and community,” said Nick. Bellingen Shire Mayor Cr Dominic King presented Neville with a 100-year history book of the Bellinger Valley North Beach Surf Life Saving Club which Neville and Thel received with

curiosity and delight. Neville and Thel shared the moment with their children, grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and chatted to everyone in attendance behind a table as they reminisced about the last 70 years.

q Neville and Thel shared the moment with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

q Neville and Thel spoke to the media and shared stories of their 70 year history.

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q Neville Warwick was driven to the surf club by Nick Young who Neville trained for his bronze medallion.

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Beware of Snakes By Sandra MOON

q A Diamond Python climbing down from a balcony. Photo: Ivan Wills.

THE weather is warming up and snakes are out of hibernation and on the move. With sightings from locals on roads, headlands and even on the Coffs Harbour Golf Course, it is time to be aware and also to know what to do in the event of a snake sighting. WIRES recommends that if you see a snake to keep your distance and do not try and catch it or touch it. WIRES also

recommends keeping your yard free of debris and your lawn short. If you do see a snake in your yard they are usually only passing through. By keeping a distance and monitoring the whereabouts of the snake you are likely to find that it travels through your yard in a couple of hours. If they get into your house it is recommended that you contain the snake in one room if possible, closing a door and putting towels against the bottom so that it cannot escape and

“We created the Peace Pot or Piece Pot with lots of feelings, not quite knowing where we were going, but imbuing each one with our ‘mana’ spirit and the textures of the sea. “Much inspiration was drawn from the seaweed, the sponges and driftwood on the beach.” In 2017 MAGIC’s inaugural exhibition was called Beached and focused on being on the beach, featuring themes of bikini girls, towels and swimming. In 2019 the Adrift exhibition focused more on the creative process, fantasy and boats.

“Our exhibitions take place every second year at our beautiful little, local Sawtell Art Gallery,” said Maryanne. “Using the exhibition platform, we have some fun and raise funds for our community. “We have made group works to be raffled and a percentage of all our sales is donated to local needs.” Shoshin opens on Saturday 13 November and runs until 27 November and “everyone is welcome”. The group also has fun playing on their name, MAGIC as an acronym for whatever their mood may be…Majestic Alluring Goddesses Impressive Courage…that’ll do nicely.

MAGIC ceramics prepares for Shoshin exhibition By Andrea FERRARI

SHOSHIN, a Zen word referring to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions, just as a beginner would, is the inspiration for Sawtell ceramics group’s next exhibition. The ceramics ‘club’ was named MAGIC back in 2014 when the group formed a creative connection, “because every time we met magic happened”, founder Maryanne Heslop told News Of The Area The ceramicists are currently prepping for the

SHOSHIN exhibition which opens in November. “The last two years being what they were, we decided on the name Shoshin, a Zen word meaning ‘to look at the world with wonder and beginner’s mind’. “We’ve had a lot of time to beach comb and really mindfully look at our amazing environs and respond with our magic clay. “As many times we could not meet, we found we had a lot of separate bits and pieces of clay, which we began to piece together as we also pieced together our stories and lives in these strange times.

q Nancy Andrews holding the figure of her little sister always swimming at the beach with her goggles and snorkel – a Beached exhibit.

calling WIRES Rescue Line on 1300 094 737. The number can also be called if you find an injured snake. The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website has a list of snake catchers to assist in the removal of snakes, available at www. environment.nsw.gov.au/ questions/snake-removal. The department also recommends making your garden less attractive by keeping shrubs trimmed, lawns mowed and the garden generally tidy and

q Blue and white ladies from the Beached exhibition by Janet Ray, Paula James, Ros Robertson and Maryanne Heslop.

q At their Adrift exhibition: Victoria Jenkins, Shelley Kelly and Maryanne Heslop.

q Maryanne’s back verandah studio where members meet.

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Coffs Calligraphers celebrate Colleen By Andrea FERRARI COFFS Calligraphers celebrated life member Colleen Little at their first meeting back after lockdown, relieved they were able to give her the send-off she deserves before she relocates to be nearer her family in Queensland. A founding member of Coffs Calligraphers in 1987, Colleen shared a snapshot of her love of the ‘writing art’. “I have been a letter artist for most of my life. “On leaving school I trained as a ticket writer making artistic posters for display windows of major department stores in Sydney and studying art at night at East Sydney Technical College. “A love of drawing was ignited at the time, a skill that is combined in the making of letterforms. “Later, after moving to Coffs Harbour, I worked at Park Beach Plaza as a ticket writer and graphic artist and taught part-time the Showcard & Ticket Writing/ Visual Merchandising Certificate course at TAFE in the evenings. “It was during this time I was introduced to Calligraphy after attending a lecture in Brisbane by renowned

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English Calligrapher, Donald Jackson. “Many years of ongoing study followed, attending as many workshops with visiting overseas tutors as possible. “At the same time with a friend and colleague, I ran a calligraphy design business called ‘The Scribe’s Quill’ in Coffs Harbour.” Teaching Calligraphy has played a big part in Colleen’s life having gained a VETAB

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accredited Certificate IV in teaching and being awarded a Certificate of Excellence. “I combine my love of art and calligraphy exhibiting locally in Coffs Harbour and nationally and am represented in private and public collections in Australia.” Colleen has won many awards for her art nationally. As Colleen and her husband Ron set off northwardbound to their family, Colleen is looking forward to a deeper involvement with printmaking, albeit as a student rather than a tutor. Coffs Calligraphers meet at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery on the second Saturday of each month and welcome new members. For more information, contact Sharon 0414 757 248 or email shaz@ingersole.com.

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q Calls for contract and variation requests on the Cultural and Civic Space project to be determined at a Council meeting have been denied by Council. Photo: Coffs Harbour City Council.

Councillors call for transparency on CCS project ATTEMPTS by some Coffs Harbour City councillors to have all contracts relating to the Cultural and Civic Space project in excess of $250,000 to be determined by a full Council have been shut down. Cr Paul Amos moved a motion at Council’s recent meeting on Thursday 9 September for all contracts and variation requests relating to the Cultural and Civic Space project in excess of $250,000 to be determined by full Council and not under delegated authority. Currently variations to the project are determined through delegation to the Cultural and Civic Space Project Board and not a full Council meeting of councillors, and any commitments or contract variations that exceed the project end cost of $81.265m require the approval of Council. A recent approval of variations to the Cultural and Civic Space project, including internal and external changes, by Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes was announced last week. Cr Amos’s motion also called for Council to receive monthly project update reports at each regular Council meeting outlining anticipated upcoming project costs and milestones, and outstanding or unresolved project elements. “This project has been a very contentious project, and one of the concerns has been that we are able to deliver the project in budget,” Cr Amos stated at the Council meeting. “This (motion) reverts the authority as to control of major variations on the Cultural and Civic Space project back to councillors, this more closely aligns care and responsibility

for councillors to this project. “It's not usual for councillors to get this close to a major project, but in this instance I think that it is warranted.” Cr Sally Townley spoke against the motion, despite agreeing with much of it. “I do understand that Cr Amos’s motivation is about having tighter budget control and scrutiny of this important project and I certainly appreciate that and appreciate the need for it,” Cr Townley stated. “I would agree that any variations need to be looked at carefully and I want to know about them as soon as they happen. “We’ve kind of abdicated a fair bit of responsibility for financial delegations generally and I think that that hasn’t always been to our advantage, so I think there’s a broader discussion here.” Cr Keith Rhoades said the motion was about Council being transparent to the community. “This is not about trying to introduce a process after a contract has been signed,” Cr Rhoades stated. “What the councillor (Cr Amos) is trying to do here is about some transparency on behalf of our community. “It’s just about making sure on behalf of our community when big dollars are being spent on variations, new contracts or whatever, that their representatives, being the elected members of this Council, are the ones that are in the loop, do know what’s going on and can act on behalf of the community on this project.” Cr Tegan Swan agreed that the motion was aimed at generating “transparency around a project that does create a lot of interest”.

q Work is currently underway on the $81m Cultural and Civic Space project by Lipman Pty Ltd. Photo: Emma Darbin.

“We have gone round and round with this, this idea of the transparency and bringing all of this stuff forward,” Cr Swan said. “Sharing the process of this project as we go along, I think is valuable and is needed. “This is just keeping us and the public in the loop about what is happening and making sure that we are across it; I hope it brings transparency and reassurance to people.” Cr John Arkan also agreed that the motion provided Council with an opportunity to be transparent about the project. “There’s nothing wrong with this motion as a wonderful way of being transparent and nice to the community, and we’re gonna keep an eye on the project as it progresses,” Cr Arkan said. “If this motion gets up, that’s a step forward in being transparent; so vote for it maybe.” Cr George Cecato spoke against the motion and did not want Council to risk jeopardising its contract with Lipman. The Cultural and Civic Space Project’s design and construction contract with Lipman Pty Ltd was approved by Council in February 2021, together with a total project end cost of $81.265m. “Yarrila Place is such an incredible project, it’s the CBD activating project, it’s a culture enriching project for the city, it’s gonna be the game changer for the city,” Cr Cecato stated. “Why are we risking that we get ourselves in a situation that we don't really understand? “I am extremely happy with the position and the way that the contract is being controlled.” Cr Amos completed lengthy Council debate on the issue by calling on councillors to show the community that they care about

the project. “This project is moving forward, it’s time for the councillors to show that we care as far as the outcome, we care about the cost, we care about how this is going to be controlled,” Cr Amos said. “Not voting for this is taking a position of all care but no responsibility, it makes sense that Council support this.” Voting on the issue resulted in a tied vote, with Mayor Denise Knight using her casting vote to defeat the motion. Crs Paul Amos, John Arkan, Keith Rhoades and Tegan Swan voted for the motion, and Crs Denise Knight, Michael Adendorff, George Cecato and Sally Townley voted against.

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Changed traffic conditions on Solitary Islands Way at Blackadder Creek

MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week on Solitary Islands Way near Corindi to carry out work at Blackadder Creek. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, alternating flow, from Monday 27 September to carry out repair and improvement work following an extreme flood event in February, to help make the road more resilient to future weather events. Work will be carried out from 7am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and is expected to be

complete by Christmas, weather permitting. Traffic control and a reduced speed limit will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

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One Foot Forward for mental health

THE Black Dog Institute is asking people to unite in a time of lockdown and separation and put One Foot Forward for mental health. The mental health organisation is asking people to walk 20, 40, 60 or 100kms over the month of October in a bid to raise money for medical research. “We know people cannot get

together with friends, loved ones or colleagues right now,” says Tasman Cassim, One Foot Forward Manager at the Black Dog Institute. “But by all agreeing to the same challenge we can spur each other on, check in on how each other are doing and continue that sense of camaraderie. “And what better cause to do it for

than mental health research?” Last year over $5m was raised by 30,000 Australians who joined in the fun and got active in doing so. This year the team is hoping to top that amount. Research shows 1 in 5 people in Australia experience symptoms of mental illness each year, which equates to more than 5 million

people. Less than half of those people seek professional help. Research from the Black Dog Institute aims to develop support services available for everyone, everywhere around the country. Participants are asked to take photos of their walks throughout the month and share them on their favourite platforms to

#onefootforward. “This year the Black Dog Institute is focusing on the workforce and what we can do to check in on colleagues. “Well, there is no better team building exercise than this challenge in 2021,” added Tasman. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at https://www. onefootforward.org.au/.

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Firefly season delights at night By Andrea FERRARI

FIREFLIES are sharing their magic across the Coffs Coast for their short Spring season. Eastern Dorrigo resident Rebecca Ludstrom shared with News Of The Area, “My love of fireflies started as a child in

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Bellingen, seeing them at my parents’ property and falling in love with their mystery. “Now I’m much older, I want to photograph them, as each time is always different. “They are a bit of a challenge to capture for an amateur photographer.

Rebecca Ludstrom’s photo taken in Eastern Dorrigo.

“As you can see, they are right on the road, and this is a worry.” Mark Graham, an Ecologist with the Bellingen Nature Company, told News Of The Area, “Fireflies are one of the greatest natural delights of our verdant valleys. “Emerging as the weather warms in early Spring, these bioluminescent flying beetles are only active and evident for a fairly brief window of time; generally limited to a period of two to about six weeks. “Mostly inhabiting the undergrowth of dense moist forests across our region, fireflies emerge from the forest depths in the crepuscular gloom of dusk, flashing their unique signature patterns, caused by the glowing enzyme luciferase, as an attractant to their kind.”

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Mandy Atkinson, who lives in Boambee East, shared, “I first saw fireflies on the Coffs Coast shortly after moving here from the Snowy Mountains ten years ago - I had no idea they even existed in Australia. “A few years ago, I saw some around the lagoon near my house and this reignited

Ticket giveaway for frontline workers By Andrea FERRARI FIVE hundred tickets are being given away for free entry to The National Cartoon Gallery. “People who are in the front line dealing with the pandemic probably haven’t had much to laugh about over the last few months,” Cartoon Gallery Chairman Paul McKeon told News Of The Area. “That’s why the National Cartoon Gallery is giving away 500 free tickets as a way of saying ‘Thank you’ to some of the people who have worked so hard protecting our community. “These workers could probably use a few laughs and a visit to the National Cartoon Gallery can certainly provide that. “We are contacting organisations like North Coast Health, supermarkets, vaccination

centres and testing centres, and we hope that this helps these workers feel appreciated. “The response from the various workers who received tickets has been great. “We look forward to seeing lots of them in the Cartoon Gallery over the next two months.” Over the school holidays and through to 3 October, any young people interested in Japanese Manga Art, can see a unique exhibition that the Gallery

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has created in conjunction with the Japanese Embassy. There are winning entries from an international Manga competition, judged in Japan, as well as works from Australian artists. People interested in Manga can also buy books about it from the Gallery shop. Adults visiting the Gallery can see the hugely popular Bill Leak Exhibition. “Bill was one of Australia’s leading

q Free tickets to the Cartoon Gallery for frontline workers and volunteers.

(pardon the pun) my love for these little critters. “There’s a certain feeling in the air when it’s firefly season. “It’s a perfect blend of temperature and ambient light which suggests they’ll appear just after sundown. “It starts as little flickers of light on the ground amongst

the grass and leaves. “Before you know it, the sky is alive with flashing yellow lights, looping and spiralling. “A few weeks ago, while out firefly spotting, I got particularly lucky and got to experience bioluminescence on Moonee Beach as well as a massive meteor.”

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cartoonists and this exhibition starts with his unkind cartoons of John Howard and continues with cartoons sending up every following Prime Minister, ‘til Malcolm Turnbull. “If you appreciate good satire, you’ll love this exhibition.” The National Cartoon

Gallery is the only cartoon gallery in Australia and one of only about twelve in the world. “It’s a unique experience to spend an hour or two there.” Check its web site for details – www. nationalcartoongallery. com.au.

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Greater Good Talent Opp By Sandra MOON

FORMER Sawtellian Rick Bridgeman is behind Greater Good, an initiative to provide cash grants to further develop a lucky Australian artist’s career. The Artist Support Package could be snapped up by one of the many talented artists here. Rick Bridgeman, Artist and Label Services Manager at Good Intent told News Of The Area, “I hope that our Greater Good initiative can help shine a light on new artists around the Coffs Coast region and

inspire the next gen coming through.” Mr Bridgeman said they will be giving a cash grant of $2,000, plus over $10,000 worth of value from their PR and Label Services team. Mr Bridgeman was born in Coffs Harbour, and lived in Sawtell until he was twenty. He has since moved to Sydney and directs Music PR & Label Services company Good Intent. “Growing up in Sawtell and frequently travelling home to visit family and friends, I know there are so many incredible musicians

emerging, and I want to support them as much as possible!” Mr Bridgeman said Good Intent first launched in late 2018 and offers a range of services across artist management, PR, radio plugging, tastemaker club and radio promotions, playlist pitching, digital marketing, worldwide blogs and label services. Now he said they are in the best position to return something to the community they love. “I’ve had an idea to do something like this for years,

and now at Good Intent / Good Loco, it feels like we’re in a solid place to give back more to our community,” he said. “Collectively, the team and I have learned from some of the country’s best people in the music business, worked with a heap of incredible artists and now it’s our time to pay that forward and help bring through the next gen of artists,” he continued. For more information on the ‘Greater Good’ and how to apply, visit www.goodintent. com.au.

where to turn for help,” said Jason D’Onofrio, Services Manager, GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW. “When someone is struggling with gambling, they often don’t recognise that it’s an issue. “Even when they do, shame and stigma can stop them from getting help. “It’s often friends and family who initiate help seeking,” said Mr D’Onofrio. Larrissa Bates, the newly

appointed Community Engagement Coordinator is working with local communities to provide information and consultation on support services available. Ms Bates said, “It’s common across all cultures, that significant stigma is attached to excessive gambling as a major barrier to help seeking. “Our GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW team are working with communities to build hope and encourage people to seek help, reaffirming that seeking help

Lifeline North Coast providing GambleAware service THE NSW Government has appointed Lifeline North Coast as the region’s GambleAware service to provide free gambling counselling and support services to people within the Mid and Northern Coast region of NSW. A key element of this program is to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities to recognise gambling harm and to seek help. GambleAware Mid

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can change their lives. “Resources have been developed to support the gambler as well as their family and friends, recognising the collective nature of many cultures. “This dual approach has been designed to break down stigma and foster a supportive environment that encourages help seeking. “Gambling harm doesn’t just affect the individual; it also impacts their loved ones,” said Ms Bates. “This tailored and targeted initiative within our region will help people from diverse backgrounds to recognise when gambling might be a problem and seek

help, whether for themselves or for someone they love. “There is no shame in recognising that you, or someone you love, may be gambling excessively and need help. “It shows strength. “Free, confidential support is available. “The counsellors aren’t there to judge, they’re there to help.” Information support materials are available at www.gambleaware.nsw.gov. au If you or someone you love is affected by gambling, call 1800 858 858 for free, confidential help.

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‘I Catch Killers’ Tour Delayed By Sandra MOON

THE Coffs Harbour leg of the ‘I Catch Killers Show’ featuring Gary Jubelin and Rob Carlton has been rescheduled to February/March 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions on live shows and interstate travel. The I Catch Killers tour will give true crime fans the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from Jubelin as he is interviewed by special guest host, actor and Silver Logie Award winner, Rob Carlton. Gary Jubelin is one of Australia’s most celebrated homicide detectives who led some of the country’s largest, most complex and highprofile investigations. These included gangland killings, serial murders,

sexually motivated murders, domestic murders, child killers, police shootings, abductions and serial rapists. Today, Gary Jubelin is known as the host of the top 10 ranking true crime podcast ‘I Catch Killers’ and recently launched the highly anticipated third series. Gary’s guests include detectives, bad guys, criminologists, lawyers and forensic experts who have all been on the front line of some of the most horrific crimes this country has ever seen and offer their insights and untold stories. News Of The Area spoke with Gary and asked, “Why is the public so fascinated by true crime?” “People are curious by nature and they want to know what’s behind the closed

door,” Gary said. “Exploring true crime allows the public to have a look at the dark side of life that most people don’t get to experience. “We like to be shocked and true crime does that. “On top of the curiosity I think most people see themselves as an amateur detective. “I saw that throughout my whole career, people want to offer up their thoughts about what happened and solve those mysteries. “Dipping their toe into true crime allows people to experience the wild side of life vicariously. “The excitement without the risk.” As this is a live performance Mr Jubelin said there is no safety net, no

The site contractor for the Wiigulga Sports Complex construction site at Woolgoolga has been issued the largest possible fine by the EPA for a water pollution offence. The fine totalling $15,000 comes after a

community report to the EPA about water pollution in Woolgoolga Lake. EPA’s Acting Director of Regulatory Operations Janet Sparrow said following the community report, EPA officers inspected the site after a small rain event.

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THE Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has investigated reports of water pollution from the new Wiigulga Sports Complex and has fined contractors as a result.

pause button and nowhere to hide. “We are going to take you into the life of a homicide detective and the minds of the bad guys.

“Our investigation determined water and sediment controls were inadequate for the site,” Ms Sparrow said. “Sediment rich water had been leaving the site and polluting local waterways.” As Coffs Harbour City Council contracted the site managers to build the sports complex, the EPA has also made contact with Council. Ms Sparrow said the EPA reminded Council of

q Gary Jubelin and Rob Carlton will leave nothing unsaid on stage in the live performance.

“We will talk about the cases that have shocked me and changed me.” Long time friend Rob Carlton’s not going to go easy on Mr Jubelin.

its responsibility to oversee environmental controls at contracted sites. Ms Sparrow said a cleanup notice was issued to the site manager requiring it to revise its Erosion and Sediment Plan, improve water and sediment controls, and prevent further pollution incidents from occurring. “Site managers must implement and maintain appropriate controls

“It’s going to be brutal,” he said. The audience also gets to ask questions in a no holds barred question and answer session.

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Coffs boasts top retirement village manager BOAMBEE Gardens Retirement Village manager Lexi Connor has been named the National Retirement Living Awards NSW/ ACT Village Manager of the Year. Lexi was nominated by village owner RetireAustralia and will now progress to the Programmed Awards National Manager of the Year title, which will be announced in November. “I can’t believe it — I‘m still trying to focus,” Lexi said of the award. “The phone’s been running hot all day and there are all these flowers and cards.” Lexi stepped into the role of manager at Boambee Gardens Retirement Village at Toormina three years ago after having worked in a sales/administration role for the previous seven years. Boambee Gardens Retirement Village residents are all very proud of Lexi and organised a Covid-distanced lap of honour around the village in the decorated village buggy, complete with bubbly, to celebrate the announcement. Residents believe Lexi’s bubbly

personality complemented with her outstanding management skills earned her the title from nominees from more than 20 regional NSW/ACT village finalists. The purpose of the award is to recognise the village manager, staff and residents who work towards the ultimate goal of a successful, happy and harmonious village through leadership and personal commitment. “I was just doing my job,” Lexi said. “I love seeing the residents enjoy an activity — sometimes something outside their comfort zone. “We faced a lot of challenges from Covid-19, and it was important to keep the residents safe and connected when all the usual activities, from table tennis to line dancing, bridge and barbecues, were suddenly cancelled.” Lexi said during this time management published a weekly ‘Confinement Chronicle’ with information, jokes, puzzles and colouring for residents to enjoy. “One of the most popular activities was

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Deborah Tabart OAM, said she is hoping Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley will take notice of these numbers and do more to protect koala habitat. Ms Tabart said, “Each and every federal politician in these electorates should now be on notice to protect not only the koalas in their electorate but the habitat that remains. “The good news is that in many cases there is good habitat left – now. “The terrible bushfires of 2019-20, of

Koala Populations Declining THE Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has released figures that show rapid decline in koala populations. Their information shows that since 2018 koala numbers across Australia have reduced from populations of between 45,745 to 82,170 to a currently-estimated 32,065 to 57,920. The AKF has invested millions of dollars and 30 years of research into the creation of the Koala Habitat Atlas, and periodically revises the koala population. The AKF has estimated koala numbers in each of the 128 federal electorates that have, or did have, koalas since white settlement. The numbers show a disturbing trend, with a 30% decline in total national koala population since 2018. NSW is the worst with a 41% decline and every region across Australia saw a decline in population. Koalas are now extinct in 47 electorates and only one electorate, Mayo, has more than 5000 koalas. Some regions have remaining populations estimated to be as small as just 5-10 koalas. AKF figures show that Cowper has the largest koala population in NSW, but numbers are still dropping. Cowper is one of only four electorates with more than 60% of its original koala habitat remaining. Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation,

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Finding peace for a grieving community By Andrea Ferrari EASING the grief felt in mourning the passing of Tim Thompson, the young surfer from Woolgoolga who died from his injuries after a shark bite on Shelly Beach on 6 September, the tight-knit community of Emerald Beach and Tim's family gathered for a healing Smoking Ceremony and paddle out. Gumbaynggirr man Nathan Brennan led the ceremony on Garby Country to help the family and first responders who fought to save Tim’s life on the beach, within minutes of the accident. Hundreds of locals and visitors held their space on

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the surrounding headland. Nathan told News Of The Area, “The ceremony was about helping the family move on with their grief…with an energy of healing. “The Smoking Ceremony enables the spiritual journey; he’s left this physical world and it’s about enabling that journey on to the next journey that he’ll take. “For the first responders it was about healing that heavy energy they now carry. “What the first responders experienced is very traumatic so it’s about being able to support them in what they now carry and will carry for the rest of their lives. “People said afterwards

it gave them a sense of peace with the ocean. “Many had not been back in the water since the attack and couldn’t go in until they’d made this peace with the ocean and country. “As sad as it was, there was a community sense of healing to move on with peace.” Lilli Nicolson, a supporter of the ceremonies, described the paddle out saying, “We held a silence for Tim, and gave thanks and acknowledgement for the family, the first responders, the ocean and Gumbaynggirr community. “Things like this affect us all and represents an opportunity just to feel a part of community and our

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q Photographer Sharyn Coffs, whose photo of the paddle out shows the surfers in a heart shape, said, “My daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Dan Ward, were in the paddle out…when I told her it was so nice they formed a heart, she told me they were trying to form a circle, it made me cry.” deep love and passion for the ocean.” A heart-shape photograph says it all, taken of the surfers during the paddle out experience.

The Paddle Out for Tim. Photo: Karen Newlyn – cameradoinitaussiestyle.

Coming together on country has helped shift the Emerald Beach community towards a positive experience of the area again that will live forever in their hearts.

This remarkable ceremony was held with the blessing of the Garby Elders who oversee this area of Gumbaynggirr country.

q The Gumbaynggirr Smoking Ceremony. Photo: Norm Farmer Images.

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Bellingen Labor Team promise Council transparency BELLINGEN Shire councillor candidate Paul Hemphill has revealed his Labor team’s proposal for sound budgement management of Bellingen Shire Council and the team’s commitment to transparent planning, spending and reporting, if elected. Under the Labor team’s plans, Council would avoid borrowing, aim to deliver a surplus, have an all of shire focus and ensure transparent planning,

spending and reporting. “Bellingen Shire has a small council with an even smaller rate base; the spending of every cent has to be scrutinised,” Mr Hemphill said. “The challenge for Bellingen Shire is small growth in the number of ratepayers while the cost of government continues to rise.” Mr Hemphill said to ensure the Council lives within its means it must

avoid borrowing and aim to deliver a surplus. “This will ensure we spend money where we need to,” he said. “We need to avoid expensive interest bills and make sure we don’t leave a burden for future generations. “Importantly, we will make sure the spending of funds is shared evenly across the shire, with the areas of greatest need getting priority.” Mr Hemphill said the

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the chronic lung disease she was born with. With lockdown and the pandemic, assistance from Little Wings has been of increasing importance to ensure she gets safely to Sydney and is not exposed to the virus which could be fatal. “Little Wings is awesome, nothing is too hard for them,” Bridget told News Of The Area. “The relief that comes with knowing we can get to and from the hospital

quickly and safely, especially during the pandemic, is indescribable. “When we started the trips to Westmead I’d never driven to Sydney in my life, but there I was having to navigate the traffic and roads, feeling very alone with Eva.” Little Wings picks mum and daughter up from Coffs Harbour Airport and flies them to Bankstown Airport, where the car service drives them to the hospital. “It’s taken away that

Little Wings flies Eva to Westmead safely THREE-YEAR-OLD Eva Jones, who lives with her family in Safety Beach, just north of Woolgoolga, is a frequent flyer between Coffs and Sydney with Little Wings, the flight transport service for sick children. Eva and her mum, Bridget, a Preschool teacher at Treehouse Early Learning in Boambee, head down to Westmead Hospital several times a year where Eva receives treatment for

q Bridget with her little trooper, off to Westmead.

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Bellingen Shire Labor team intends to increase the transparency of all council planning, spending and reporting to help build confidence in Council. “All of Labor’s plans for sound budget management are funded within current council resources,” he said. The NSW Local Government elections will take place on Saturday 4 December.

q Bellingen Shire councillor candidate Paul Hemphill and his Labor team promise a more transparent Council with an all of shire focus, if elected. Photo: Bellingen Shire Labor.

mental and financial stress; sometimes we have to be in Westmead for two weeks and other times we’re there and back in a day. “Eva is so positive; she loves it when she sees the car and she knows she’s going on the plane. “The doctors have become our extended family; we’ve had such amazing support,” said Bridget. As Little Wings is a notfor-profit receiving zero government funding, the organisation relies heavily on community support. In order to assist Eva, her family, and other rural families in a similar position, the major partner to Little Wings, St George

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Bank provides the financial assistance to cover the aero-medical operations for their fleet. Without this assistance the charity would not be able to keep their wings in the air and provide the lifesaving medical transport required to support children and families across regional and remote NSW. Following a recent flight home, Bridget said, “It would be near impossible for us to attend all Eva’s treatments and appointments without the help of Little Wings.”

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New tractor for Marine Rescue Woolgoolga By Andrea FERRARI

A SENSE of relief is how Mitch Harvey, Unit Commander at Marine Rescue NSW Woolgoolga, described his feeling when Gurmesh Singh, Member for Coffs Harbour, rang him with the news that his unit would be getting a new launching tractor. “I kind of jumped for joy,” Mitch told News Of The Area.

Mitch had submitted an application for the State Government’s Infrastructure Grant in the Club Grants Category. “We really needed this tractor,” he said. “I think our unique situation worked in our favour. “Based at Arrawarra Headland, we launch our sixand-a-half tonne rescue vessel from the beach, backwards

q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at Marine Rescue Woolgoolga with Unit Commander Mitch Harvey, joined by Marine Rescue NSW Regional Operations Manager Randall Gawne.

into the ocean, which is like no other Marine Rescue units have to do. “We’ve always had secondhand vehicles that ‘just’ do the job and need replacing every few years and thought that was all we could do. “Then this grant came up so we applied for a good, powerful tractor that could launch the boat efficiently, effectively and safely.

q The fine new tractor driven here by Operations Manager Brian Taylor.

“We’re really excited with the capability of this one. “When we’re reversing into the ocean we go in pretty deep. “This tractor is a lot higher than the former one, the advantage being we can pretty much keep the engine and auxiliary out of the water…the tractor will get wet, but it has the highest ground clearance we could find. “The $81k is a lot of

money but it’s for us to provide a safety service to our community. “Woolgoolga is a tight-knit community, locally based. “This kind of win breathes some welcome fresh air into a small unit like ours.” Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the funding was made available under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Clubgrants Category 3 Fund.

current and former Australian Defence Force personnel to raise awareness of the therapeutic power of artistic creation, shared experiences, and the talent of service personnel. “To give form to personal feelings and to share dialogue can be healing for artists and audiences alike,” Mr Anderson said. Former Army Major Matt Jones, who won the 2020 Napier Waller Art Prize with his conceptual piece titled Yarn, described how it takes courage to show vulnerability and tell stories through art. “It’s a vindication of the difficulties that I’ve been through: that it was worthwhile telling the story, even if I’m the only person who knows what that story

is,” he said. The Napier Waller Art Prize is presented in partnership with The Road Home, the University of Canberra, Thales Australia and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This year’s winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize. Their art work will be displayed in an exhibition alongside other Highly Commended works, and will be accepted into the Memorial’s National Collection. The winning entrant will also receive the opportunity to undertake a residency program organised by the Australian War Memorial. Finalists’ works will be displayed on the Australian War Memorial’s website.

2022 Napier Waller Art Prize SUBMISSIONS are now open for the Australian War Memorial’s 2022 Napier Waller Art Prize The prize is open to all current and former service personnel in the Australian Defence Force.

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“The purchase of a rescue vessel launching tractor is allowing Marine Rescue NSW Woolgoolga volunteers to provide a safety net to thousands of water-users on the Coffs Coast,” said Mr Singh. “The new tractor is also helping the volunteers provide a reliable 24/7 emergency service to our recreational and commercial maritime communities.” The general public can also vote in the People’s Choice award, for which the winner will receive $5,000. An exhibition of Highly Commended works will be held in mid-2022. Entries are accepted from Monday 20 September 2021 and close on Sunday 12 December 2021 Entry information is available at: https://www. awm.gov.au/nwartprize Submissions may include the use of any visual art medium, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital, decorative, sculpture, and installation. Each entrant may address any theme they choose with the work being completed in the past two years from date of entry. The recipient of the prize will be chosen by a panel of judges and art experts.

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Urunga mother scores $200,000 prize A SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT decision to try a new lottery game has landed an Urunga mother a $200,000 prize in Tuesday’s Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. Straight after the draw, an official from The Lott called the winner, who admitted the thrilling news came as a surprise. “Wow! That’s amazing,” the euphoric woman laughed. “I decided to randomly

purchase a ticket when my mother-in-law asked what the Lucky Lotteries game was. I’ve never played an entry before. “It’s been quite challenging being a stay-athome mum. “The prize will help me significantly. “I never thought I’d ever win a lottery prize.” When asked how the prize money would make

a difference, the winning woman explained she had been eyeing off a new set of wheels. “I’ve been wanting to purchase a new car for a while now. “Hopefully a larger one!” she revealed. “Having a larger car with more space will be a lot easier for my family.”

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Consumers call for pet food regulations By Andrea FERRARI

THIS week Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has received an open letter signed by 22,338 Australians calling for safer pet food. The letter follows calls from the pet food industry and animal welfare groups for the introduction of mandatory standards after reports of a recent spate of animal deaths and illnesses due to toxic pet food. CHOICE has been highlighting the lack of regulation and stories of affected pets and their families since 2018. “The pet food industry wants this. “Animal welfare groups want this. “Consumer advocates want this. “And now over 22,000 Australians want their pets to be safe from dodgy pet food,” said CHOICE consumer

advocate Jonathan Brown. Eden Bennett and Lisa Baxter, Canine Nutritionists at Maggie’s Pet Co. at Moonee Market told News Of The Area, “A lack of authority or overseeing regulatory body means consumers are often left at the mercy of largely unscrupulous marketing teams to help them make a decision on what to feed their animals. “Companies selling floor sweepings and waste

q Healthy happy pets are getting sick from dodgy pet foods.

materials from the human food industry do so under the guise of the ‘complete and balanced’, ‘species appropriate’ buzz-words and beautifully styled imagery of fresh, whole foods, in an attempt to gain consumer trust, yet these seldom reflect the quality of ingredients within the product. “To consider the process that produce must go through from their original state, being meat by-products, q Enough is enough, Australians call for pet food industry regulations.

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grains or potatoes, and other produce to become a perfectly shaped, dried pellet, that must then be fortified with synthetic vitamins, minerals and amino acids, sprayed with preservatives and palatant, and marketed as a healthy and natural food for a facultative carnivore, is to consider just the tip of an iceberg. “As the average age of our

canine companions declined with the increasing consumer adoption of commercial pet food, the industry carried out a marketing campaign that rivals that of the ‘smoking is good for you’ era and convinced their consumer that this diet was suitable. “It’s time for an intervention, and for a regulatory body to use the growing scientific evidence

in the field of canine nutrition to set clear, honest labelling rules and regulations to help our consumers become better informed. “Our recommendation is to only purchase pet food that has been manufactured using human-grade produce, and which contains a product that resembles the fresh ingredients.”

Does your place of work employ an outstanding, hardworking employee?

DOES your place of work employ an outstanding, hardworking employee? Now is the time to give them some recognition of their value to your business with Woolgoolga Rotary Club inviting nominations for its annual ‘Pride of Workmanship’ awards. The Club will select up to three recipients who will receive their awards at a Presentation Dinner on Monday 25 October. The Pride of Workmanship program is an approved Rotary project, instigated in Australia in 1975, which has since been adopted by over 600 rotary

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clubs in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Malaysia, Canada and the USA. The awards are not a competition, and are designed to publicly acknowledge an employee or business operator, irrespective of age, gender or vocation, who in the eyes of his or her employer or customers displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to his or her job. The awards are intended to cover all aspects of work performance and ethics inclusive of quality and quantity of output, customer service, safety, initiative and

responsibility. The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga invites employers and/or individuals to nominate a candidate who you consider to be worthy of being presented with a ‘Pride of Workmanship’ award. Further details and nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Richard Matthews on 0434 895 611 or emailing richermat35@bigpond.com. Nomination forms must be submitted before Monday 4 October to Rotary Club of Woolgoolga, PO Box 436, Woolgoolga, 2456 or email richermat35@bigpond.com.

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Former psychologist charged over alleged sexual assault of patient A FORMER psychologist has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy on the state’s Mid North Coast more than four years ago. In August this year, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad

commenced an investigation following reports a teenage boy was indecently assaulted by a man known to him during specialist appointments on the Mid North Coast. Following extensive inquiries, detectives attended a correctional facility at Kempsey and arrested a

55-year-old man about 12pm on Thursday 16 September 2021. The man, who was a clinical psychologist, was charged with indecent assault of a person under 16 years of age, and aggravated sexual intercourse person aged between 14 and 16

years. Police will allege in court that the man sexually assaulted a male patient – then aged 15 – during specialist appointments at Coffs Harbour between April and May 2017. The man was remanded in custody and appeared

at Port Macquarie Local Court yesterday, where he was formally refused bail to reappear at Coffs Harbour Local Court Friday 17 September 2021. Investigations are continuing. The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of

RDAMNC release tickets for fourth IGNITE Symposium By Andrew VIVIAN

REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has released tickets for its fourth IGNITE Symposium, this year to be held online. The Symposium will examine issues such as housing, the circular economy (for example, recycling, waste management and local supply chains) and business preparedness, which are all particularly relevant to the Coffs Coast. RDAMNC CEO Kerry Grace said, “The first IGNITE conference, held in 2017, had the aim of inspiring new thinking and fostering a culture of innovation on the Mid North Coast.” TV personality and host Todd Sampson was the first guest speaker at Bowraville (2017) and symposiums have since been held in Bellingen and Kempsey, before the advent of COVID-19. IGNITE aims to connect community, business and

government leaders who live and/or work in the Mid North Coast of NSW to come together, collaborate, and innovate. The event also showcases local communities, and even though this year’s event is virtual, it will highlight Wingham. The live components of the event will run over a week, offering ticket holders the opportunity to attend live sessions or replay sessions at a later time. Activities include live and on-demand presentations, panel discussions, speed networking sessions, round table discussions and much more in the interactive IGNITE event portal. Ms Grace said, “One of the most important parts of conferencing is the networking and, even though we are going online, we are making great efforts to make sure this still happens.” The 2021 IGNITE MNC theme is ‘Rethink, Reimagine and Renew’ and begins on

Wednesday 3 November, 2021. Ms Grace said that sponsors, exhibitors and attendees will benefit from a vast range of online tools available through the event

Guide. The guide, which has been operating for twenty years, compares courses, universities, TAFEs and training organisations

across the nation and assists learners in making informed choices. A 5-star rating indicates a place in the top 20 percent of institutions.

SOUTHERN Cross University has achieved a 5 star rating across a number of areas in the 2022 Good Universities

q Tomoki Mishina, an international student from Japan, in the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management program at the National Marine Science Centre.

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q The Kempsey symposium was the most recent face-to-face event. Photo: Chris Hewgill.

portal to help everyone keep connected, even in times they cannot physically meet. “The issues discussed at IGNITE MNC impact all of our communities and it is important we keep these

conversations top of mind.” The symposium conversations will help inform the Mid North Coast Regional Plan and also RDAMNC’s plans for the remainder of the financial year.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 20 September. Find out more about the IGNITE MNC Symposium 2021 at WWW.RDAMNC.ORG. AU/IGNITE.

In the field of Agriculture and Environmental studies, Southern Cross University is ranked number one in the country for median graduate salary ($70,000) and student support, and 5-stars for skills development and teaching quality. The university is renowned for its agricultural, environmental, forest and marine science courses, and these translated into strong graduate outcomes and educational experience, according to the Good Universities Guide. Another area of excellence for the university was in the field of Engineering and Technology, ranking number 1 in Australia for undergraduate learning resources, skills development, student support and teaching quality, and 5-stars for overall educational experience and

learner engagement. With engineering postgraduates receiving a median income of $120,000 they ranked second in Australia for full-time employment. The renewed Bachelor of Science will offer specialisations in Regenerative Agriculture, Forestry, Marine, and Earth and Environmental Systems from 2022. Health graduates are also in high demand with Southern Cross rating 5-stars for full-time employment in Nursing and Health Services and Support, and 5-stars for median graduate salary in Psychology and Rehabilitation. Southern Cross also earned top marks in postgraduate education, placing number 1 in the country for overall educational experience, student support, median graduate salary ($99,100) and teaching quality. Southern Cross

University Vice President (Engagement) Mr Ben Roche said the latest rankings reflect the University’s continued focus on industryrelevant course offerings and learning experiences. “We’re really proud to achieve 5-stars, the highest ranking, in so many of our study areas. “The high quality of teaching, student support and learning resources that students receive at Southern Cross University is translating into fantastic graduate outcomes,” Mr Roche said. The guide is useful for domestic and international students, some of whom decide on their courses up to a year and a half prior to attending. It is hoped by 2022 that international student visa holders like Tomoki Mishina studying at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour will return to pre COVID numbers.

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‘Stop the Stigma’ of child abuse TWO of Australia’s foremost child safety advocates, Australian of the Year Grace Tame and Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews have launched a new campaign to help spark a national conversation about child sexual abuse. The Australian Federal

Police (AFP) led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is leading the ‘Stop the Stigma' initiative. The partnership involves the AFP, Grace Tame, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, Carly Ryan Foundation, Bravehearts,

YourTown (Kid’s helpline) and Act for Kids. ‘Stop the Stigma’ is the first national project designed to help end public stigma about child abuse, and was developed between Australian law enforcement, n o n - g o ve r n m e n t organisations and industry.

q A campaign has been launched urging Australians to start a national conversation about child sexual abuse. Photo: Australian Federal Police.

It is designed to send a strong signal to victims and the community that this vitally important issue has to be a two-way conversation in that if victims are brave enough to speak up, the community needs to be brave enough to listen and act. ACCCE research has shown that 21 per cent of parents and carers say child sexual abuse is too confrontational to think about – and more than one in 10 parents would be too embarrassed to talk about it if their child was exploited. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said keeping children safe online and offline was a Government priority. “We encourage children to speak up if they’re offered a ride with a stranger,” Minister Andrews said. “Keeping children safe from sexual exploitation shouldn’t be embarrassing or shameful – we all have a part to play in this important conversation. “Child abuse thrives in the shadows, speaking up is difficult but it educates the unaware, protects the innocent, gives a voice to victims, and brings offenders to justice.” Grace Tame, who was recognised as Australian of the Year in January for her successful fight to overturn a Tasmanian law that gagged rape victims speaking publicly about their experiences, said every voice mattered. “Discussion of child sexual abuse can be uncomfortable

but so too talking about suicide and domestic violence,” Grace said. “Now we talk about preventing suicide and domestic violence regularly, and it has greatly benefited society because it has driven new laws and more funding to support those who need it. “We need to talk about child sexual abuse too.” Latest figures from the ACCCE show that specialist child protection police more than doubled the number of charges laid in the 202021 financial year with total arrests rising 45 per cent. The figures highlight the urgent need for Australians to confront the topic as silence only helps perpetrators hide their crimes. AFP Assistant Commissioner Northern Command Lesa Gale said receiving support throughout the community would help law enforcement identify perpetrators and remove victims from harm. “We must open the discussion about child sexual abuse so we can reduce the stigma and build awareness about a heinous crime that is far too prevalent,” Assistant Commissioner Gale said. “We have to remember that some victims are still not survivors because they are still in reach of their perpetrators. “If we can have these conversations, victims are more likely to seek help and perpetrators will find it harder and harder to hide.” Assistant Commissioner Gale said the most important

thing the community can do is to start the conversation and listen when someone comes to them for help and support. In the 2020-21 financial year, the AFP and state and territory police Joint Anti Child Exploitation Teams (JACET) have arrested 235 alleged offenders and charged them with 2,772 charges. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the JACETS have maintained a high operational tempo with total charges against offenders spiking 130 per cent, up from 1,214 in 2019-20 while arrests jumped 46 per cent, up from 161 in the same period. The ACCCE receives about 60 reports of child exploitation every day and logged more than 22,000 reports in the 2020-21 financial year. Kids Helpline also recorded a 40 per cent surge in reports of child sexual abuse in the first six months of 2021, compared with the same period in 2020. Everybody can help ‘Stop the Stigma’ with just four easy steps: 1. Getting educated on child safety 2. Knowing where to go for support 3. Understanding how to report abuse 4. Being ready to listen, and believe For information on how to access support or report abuse, visit the ACCCE website at http://www.accce. gov.au/what-we-do/stopthe-stigma.

the next four years. “We are really encouraging sector collaboration in this ground-breaking grant program,” said Jennie. “By supporting expertise and sharing knowledge between

wildlife rehabilitators, researchers, conservation professionals and community groups we believe this will result in the best outcomes for native species.” WIRES is seeking projects that have tangible, positive and ideally longterm outcomes for wildlife. Key objectives of

the grants program include: building capacity and capability for the Australian wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector; improving emergency preparedness and response capabilities; preserving species and their habitat through projects leading to long term positive outcomes; and raising community awareness and inspiring broader community involvement in supporting Australian wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and preservation. There are four tiers for eligible applicants: Tier 1: Individually Licenced Wildlife Rescuers and Carers (maximum $1,000). Tier 2: Licenced Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Organisations (maximum $5,000). Tier 3: Environmental NGOs and Community Groups (maximum $20,000). Tier 4: Consortia/Multipartner Collaborations (maximum $50,000). This program is not open to WIRES members. For more information, see: wires.org.au/ngp.

WIRES offers wildlife grants By Andrea FERRARI

CALLING all Coffs Coast wildlife carers. From individuals to consortiums, WIRES is offering a range of grants you can apply for, closing 1 October. WIRES $5 million National Grant Program has been created to improve outcomes for Australia’s native wildlife. Running over five years, it is designed to support best practice wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, native species recovery projects and increase emergency preparedness. WIRES Projects and Grants Manager Jennie Murray told News Of The Area, “We are expecting to see a broad range of applications such as individual wildlife carers who may need specialised rescue equipment, PPE or repairs to rehabilitation enclosures. “Community groups and collaborative organisations working together could include projects ranging from

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restoring habitats for local species via tree planting initiatives through to invasive weed eradication in local bushland and waterways." Four tiers of grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 will be made

available for individual licenced wildlife carers through to multi-partner collaborations. A total of $1million in grants will be awarded this year, with the remaining $4million dispersed in $1million allocations over

q Orphaned Greater glider joey, safely in the care of WIRES.

q Burr, an orphaned koala joey cuddling his teddy and doing well with WIRES.

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Shark Drone Program Expands in NSW MORE than 50 beaches will be patrolled this season and 200 UAV pilots employed to watch over swimmers and surfers through an expanded shark surveillance program in NSW. Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW), with the support of the Department of Primary Industries, will provide UAV coverage in every coastal LGA in the state, with flights commencing this weekend to coincide with the start of surf patrols by lifesavers and lifeguards. The extension to this program will see over 200 pilots employed along the NSW coastline, predominantly in regional areas with these pilots expected to deliver in excess of 25,000 flights across the 50 locations.

The UAV Program will continue at Sawtell SLSC, Urunga SLSC and MacksvilleScotts Head SLSC. The additional 16 locations this year include popular tourist destinations on the far north and far south coasts and in the Greater Sydney region. The cost-effective, noninvasive UAV technology has proven to be successful at keeping swimmers and surfers safe, while minimising the impact on marine life. Since the program commenced three years ago, the public response has been overwhelmingly positive, with people reporting greater confidence entering the water at locations where UAVs are operating. “We want to applaud the Minister for Agriculture

Adam Marshall and the NSW Government for committing to do everything they can to keep people safe by boosting UAV capability and we are looking forward to playing our part in the program,” said SLSNSW President George Shales OAM. “Alongside their primary use for shark mitigation, the UAVs are an additional tool to assist volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards identify other hazards such as rip currents, patrol outside flagged swimming areas and are an integral part of search and rescue operations.” Drownings at unpatrolled locations were a key area of concern highlighted in the recent NSW Coastal Safety Report, available at https:// surflifesavingnewsouthwales. cmail19.com/t/d-l-aelhll-

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A Hammerhead Shark cruising along a NSW beach.

possibility of exponentially increasing the coastal area covered. SLSNSW will also be further incorporating Artificial Intelligence technology in UAV services to complement the skill set of

Red Cross at Harbour Markets By Andrea FERRARI

“IF disaster strikes, are you ready or not?” is the clarion call from the Red Cross during Emergency Ready Week, which runs until 27 September. “Volunteers from Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga Red Cross Emergency Services Teams will be attending Harbourside Markets at the Jetty to help spread the word and engage our community in the value of being prepared,” Judith Jackson, Team Leader, Woolgoolga Emergency Services, Australian Red Cross told News Of The Area. “Australians live in a new reality. “One where disasters and emergencies can impact us all; we can’t stop disasters from happening, but we can get ready for them. “From drought to bushfires, to Covid-19 and floods, over the last few years every single one of us has

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been impacted by at least one large-scale emergency. “Our goal is to inspire every Australian to get prepared, both practically and emotionally, for the emergencies and disasters they may face.” We all face emergencies, whether it’s as large as a bushfire or as personal as an accident at home. The more prepared we are, the less stressful they become. “Preparing means we’re more likely to stay in control during an emergency and be better positioned to recover

q Red Cross volunteers out and about for Emergency Week.

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pilots and extend capability along the coastline. “We’ve shown this technology is here to stay and hope that with greater coverage we can save even more lives,” said George Shales.

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afterwards. “Aside from preparing an emergency checklist for what to pack, it’s more about how we think, who we call and what we value.” “Come along this Sunday, 26 September, at the Harbourside Markets (8am2pm), and chat to some of our friendly volunteers from Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga teams to find out ways to start taking some simple steps to prepare your home and family for unexpected events.” There is a wealth of resources and apps available that can help you plan for

when disaster strikes. “Australian Red Cross also supports RFS ‘Get Ready Weekend’, SES ‘Get Ready NSW’ and preparedness messaging of Resilience NSW ‘Get Ready Program’ for Councils as we come into the busy fire, storm, and heatwave season; we are all working together to prepare local residents and businesses to take simple steps; create an emergency plan and checklist and building a survival kit.” Fancy volunteering? See: https://www. redcross.org.au/get-involved/ connect/volunteer.

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STILL reopens while going viral on TikTok COFFS Harbour Regional Gallery is not only rejoicing its reopening from lockdown, but its new STILL exhibition is enjoying a surge in popularity online thanks to TikTok. After a month in darkness, STILL: National Still Life Award 2021 is celebrating its reopening to gallery visitors in person, while TikTok is delivering a whole new, younger audience online through Still Sundays. 25-year-old Art Historian and TikTok sensation Mary McGillivray has attracted millions of views worldwide through her social media channel @_theiconoclass. Now teaming up with Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery, Mary is presenting Still Sundays, a series of ten, 1 minute videos, unpacking still life art and works in the gallery’s current exhibition. Gallery Curator Chloe

Waters is thrilled with the reaction so far, episode 4 alone approaching a massive 1 million views (875K and climbing). The video reveals Jacob Canet-Gibson’s work Seven Eight Two, a stack of 782 A4 pages printed with code correlating to a digital camera capturing an image. “In the gallery you may have walked past this seemingly simple work, yet it is the one that has sparked an enormous response online,” said Chloe. “Whether you like the artwork or not, it has provoked a reaction and opened up a dialogue, and that’s what still life and art does. “We are making conversations about art more accessible to a younger audience who aren’t normally in our reach, sparking their curiosity and a feeling that galleries are a place for them to visit.”

q Mary McGillivray in Still Sundays Ep 4, an episode which reveals Jacob Canet-Gibson’s work ‘Seven Eight Two’, a stack of 782 A4 pages printed with code correlating to a digital camera capturing an image.

Anzac Community Grants for veteran awareness By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Coast organisations can apply for $2,000 grants for projects supporting local veterans or boosting awareness of their role throughout Australia’s military history. Sawtell RSL was a successful applicant in 2020, as the Club’s Marketing Manager Kate Drum told News Of The Area. “Last year we wrote the application for the Anzac Community Grants with the support of Legacy (Veterans’ family support organisation) and Phil Maunder, Principal of Boambee Public School. “Our project was to provide a short video that fitted with the NSW curriculum aiming to give students a better understanding of the sacrifices that are made

today, by not only those serving, but their families too.” The film featured a chat between Dallace Brown, who serves in Australia’s military, and his daughter Cheyne, who attends Boambee Public School, about life with a dad who is often away on service. “Sawtell RSL Club and Sub Branch have a strong commitment to ensuring our diggers past and present are honoured on Anzac Day and believe that educating our kids is paramount to continuing the traditions bestowed before us. “The grant funded the production and distribution of not only the video, but a workbook that students could complete after watching, making this a valuable learning tool. “It was the brainchild of Sam Parker from Sparkie

Film Creative and it would not have been possible without him.” Grants cover four categories: local community historical research and education; preservation or display of war memorabilia; public commemorative events, arts and culture; and support to members of the NSW veteran community. Applications are open to individuals and notfor-profit organisations including local government authorities, nongovernment organisations, ex-service organisations and educational institutions. Gurmesh Singh, Member for Coffs Harbour, said, “We’re seeking projects that not only recognise the important service of our veterans but also educate future generations about their sacrifices. “Veterans past and

THE beginning of the Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) patrol season began with a warning that the start of the school holidays clashed with high swells and rough seas. A Hazardous Surf Warning was issued for the Far North Coast and northern beaches as waves peaked at three and a half metres. SLSNSW Director of Lifesaving Joel Wiseman is urging the public to be

mindful of the conditions if they are visiting the coast these holidays. "School holidays have started across the state, and we anticipate an increase in the number of people visiting our coastline," he said. "Given the conditions we are expecting, I would strongly urge people to understand their limitations and avoid taking unnecessary risks in the water. Patrols from Minnie

Water to Nambucca Heads got underway on Saturday, with more than two thousand two hundred local volunteer surf lifesavers enlisted to help protect North Coast beachgoers this summer. Les Pepper, President of North Coast Surf Life Saving, said despite the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, thanks to support from Major Partner Newcastle Permanent, the team is equipped and ready for the

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Mary McGillivray’s popularity proves there’s a young appetite for art in easily digestible bites. Mary says the online space plays a pivotal role in connecting artists, artworks and the community, and the STILL artworks are lucky to get two lives: one in the gallery and a second, widerreaching life online. “It's an honour to play a part in bringing STILL to a wider, international audience on TikTok, and show the youth-dominated user-base that still life artworks are exciting, meaningful and relevant to our lives in 2021,” Mary said. “STILL 2021 has opened my eyes to the world of still life artworks that contemporary Australian artists have to offer.” Another offering on social media coincides with the $5,000 STILL People’s Choice Award, now open for voting online with the winner

present served to keep us safe and this is a great chance to recognise their sacrifices, while enriching our communities.” The annual Anzac

coming summer months. “Spending time at the beach is a quintessential part of summer in Australia, and after a rough year of lockdowns and restrictions, we know locals are looking forward to the warmer weather and feeling the sand beneath their feet. “We’ve worked hard to ensure the necessary COVID-19 plans are in place, and that our volunteers have the equipment and training they need, for our beaches to stay open and safe this summer.

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announced on October 9. Born out of a friendly rivalry between two finalists, Daniel Sherington and Nicholas Aloisio-Shearer will compete in a playful Grand Final battle, debating the still life works in the running for the prize. See it on the Gallery’s Instagram page from September 25 to October 9. Also online on October 9 will be a Virtual Artist Panel Talk featuring this year’s STILL Winner, Blak Douglas, sharing the story behind his bronze sculpture Silent Cop. Joining him is fellow Dunghutti artist Gus Kelly together with Saltwater Freshwater’s Brentyn Lugnan and curator Alison Williams. Watch Still Sundays on TikTok and IGTV with new episodes every Sunday until October 17. Take the STILL 3D Tour and vote in the People’s Choice Award at: www. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/still The STILL 2021 exhibition is now open at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery until 23 October.

q Sam Parker from Sparkie Film Creative’s set-up for filming the Browns.

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“In one of our most challenging years, this would not have been possible without the help of our longterm partner, Newcastle Permanent,” he said. Adam Power, Regional Manager, Newcastle Permanent said the organisation was proud to continue its long-standing partnership with North Coast Surf Life Saving which is now in its sixteenth year. “As a customerowned organisation, we’re passionate about supporting local community groups that

submitted online until 5pm on 11 November 2021. Visit www.veterans.nsw. gov.au/commemorative/ anzac-community-grantsprogram.

help make our community great. “We’re delighted to help provide equipment and training volunteers need to protect beachgoers each year, but also to make the recruitment, training and retention of junior surf lifesavers possible. “Volunteer surf lifesavers play a vital role in keeping our local community safe and it’s a privilege to support the dedicated North Coast team as they don their caps and hit the sand again this year,” he said.

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Top Dog Film Festival comes to Coffs By Andrea FERRARI

THE 2021 Top Dog Film Festival presents a cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people, and it’s coming to Coffs Harbour. The national tour presents a one-night showing at Jetty Memorial Theatre on Saturday, 25 September 2021 The neatly curated twohour program of short, canine-themed films features the most inspirational, heartwarming, and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers around the globe. Festival Founder Jemima Robinson told News Of The Area, “We are excited to bring the Top Dog Film Festival to Coffs Harbour for the first time in 2021. “The festival is all about bringing together a

community of dog lovers to celebrate the incredible impact dogs have on our lives.” Meet dogs from all walks of life from talented dancing poodles to award-winning New Zealand sheep dogs. Follow a journey to find the perfect guide dog for an outdoorsman in Canada and meet the New York dog walker winning over her pack. And then there’s the diminishing breed of sled dogs

in Greenland and the woman who is committed to keeping their legacy alive. Jemima felt compelled to start the Top Dog Film Festival when, through her international travels, she witnessed the very different lives dogs have. “What I love about the festival is that the films show the diverse lives that dogs live all around the world. “In some communities q Top Dog Film Festival founder Jemima Robinson and her dog Luna.

Majestic Cinemas support suicide prevention By Andrea FERRARI THE anniversary of Majestic Cinemas CEO Kieren Dell’s daughter Maddy taking her own life has driven the organisation to create an annual fundraising memorial, the Reach For Help Week, running from 23-29 September, 2021. From every ticket sold between 23-29 September, Majestic Cinemas will donate $1 to Suicide Prevention Australia. “My team wanted to do two things; one was to contribute and raise awareness of suicide prevention, and secondly, open up the dialogue and talk about suicide,” Kieren told News Of The Area. “There was a time when people

q Kieren Dell, CEO Majestic Cinemas launches fund-raiser for Suicide Prevention in memory of Maddy, his daughter who took her own life

didn’t mention the word suicide, it wasn’t talked about enough. “I want to add my voice to the suicide prevention conversation as someone who has been through it, not only as the CEO of Majestic Cinemas, but as Chair of Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast and my local Chamber of Commerce in Port Macquarie, for us all to be more aware of this scourge, and to raise money that helps support Suicide Prevention Australia. “We pride ourselves on ‘sticking up our hand’ to support a variety of causes in all our local areas via our cinemas, and we have done so for many years,” said Kieren. “I knew we could do more, especially at a time where we are all feeling the stresses and strains of lockdowns. “Reach for Help week will be an annual event held in honour of my daughter Maddy and every other family that has lost loved ones, in the hope we can help to prevent it happening in future.” The inaugural event will take place across the middle week of the September school holidays with Majestic Cinemas hoping the timing will help raise significant funds for the charity organisation and this important cause. “Whilst our business is a place of entertainment, it can also be a place of education and we can use our voice to inform our local communities of the support services that are available to them. “The school holidays always bring out extra moviegoers and the fact it is also the anniversary of losing our Maddy, it’s fitting that we can commemorate her life, raise funds and educate others to Reach for Help all at the same time,” said Kieren.

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they are an integral part of an ancient culture, while in others they live on the street as strays. “Despite these vastly different circumstances, the pull they have on our hearts is equally strong. “The Coffs event will also showcase some of the local four-legged talent, which we’re incredibly excited about. “Two Barru Working Kelpie dogs will be in attendance for ‘pats and chats’. “These highly skilled, athletic and intelligent dogs will be in the foyer before the screening. “Trainer Scott Amon from Valla will also join us on stage for a Q&A about how he trains the dogs to be amongst the best shepherding dogs,” said Jemima. Tickets: www. TopDogFilmFestival.com.au

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Quality Time Action Plan Announced By Andrew VIVIAN

THE NSW Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell has announced a new plan to change the way teachers work at school. Teachers and school staff have an opportunity to provide feedback on the NSW Government’s Quality Time Action Plan which hopes to reduce ‘duplicative, repetitive, and low-value administrative tasks in schools’ in order to free up teachers’ time for planning and teaching. The plan is based around using technology and digital tools to streamline teaching and administrative tasks. The Action Plan identifies a number of areas for improvement such as overhauling assessment systems to allow teachers to generate individual student-focused assessments quickly, an online tool to allow teachers to easily store, find, share and tailor lesson plans and learning programs and streamlined administration requirements for teachers to maintain their accreditation. However, the New South Wales Teachers’ Federation does not quite share the Minister’s enthusiasm. Ian Watson, Country Organiser for the Federation, said it may not be a coincidence that the announcement came the day after the Federation’s launch of its ‘More Than Thanks’ campaign which points out that teachers are overworked and underpaid. Mr Watson said, “The Quality Time Action Plan is a desperate attempt to deflect attention away from the crippling workloads the Government itself is responsible for.” He said that administrative tasks add 15

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hours a week to teachers’ workloads and, if the plan works, this will be cut by one hour a week. Mr Watson described this as “Quite insulting!” and said that after the launch of the “More Than Thanks” campaign, teachers at five Coffs Coast schools have voted to take short industrial action to protest. The NSW Teachers’ Federation says that, compared to OECD countries, NSW primary teachers spend 11% more hours in the classroom, lower secondary teachers 14.5% and upper secondary teachers 20% more than the OECD average. A local teacher who spoke to News Of The Area agreed that hours in the classroom were high. He said that schools already used technology to simplify and streamline practices, such as record keeping and planning lessons. The teacher said that being able to share teaching resources across schools would be of benefit, but standardising assessment should be viewed with caution. He said, “Each school and each class is different and every student is different so standardisation may not work in every subject.” However, he said that the possibility of being able to access professional learning opportunities more easily would be very welcome. The teacher said that the Action Plan could be an improvement but he had not seen any detail and will need to wait and see what end result the consultation produces.

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spruce up. This is all part of Bellingen Shire Council’s long term capital works program to continually upgrade and improve our public pools. Council and its partner YMCA, are actively

identifying funding opportunities to finance a range of projects. During the off-season we’ve been consulting with pool user groups to identify key areas for improvement. While some of these projects will be dependent

on funding, others will be financed through collaborative efforts. For example, YMCA is investing over $100,000 to upgrade the kiosk at Bellingen Swim Centre. Council will keep the community posted on

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Family Court asked to Bust the Trust

AFTER 30 years of marriage, Daniel and Rachel separate and divorce. They cannot agree on the division of their assets and Daniel commences property settlement proceedings in the Family Court. The Court hears that Rachel has an interest in a testamentary trust by way of an inheritance from her father. The assets of the trust are valued in excess of $3 million and Rachel and her sister are the trustees of the trust and the “primary beneficiaries”. Daniel argues that Rachel is entitled to half of the assets of the trust and that for the purposes of the property settlement, $1.5 million should be assessed as being Rachel’s property. The Court hears evidence that Rachel and her sister have already received substantial, equal distributions from the trust. Rachel argues that although she is a trustee, the terms of her late father’s will create a discretionary trust whereby the beneficiaries can include her children, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and charities. She says that she has no power to decide who receives distributions from the trust, as the decision requires unanimous agreement with her sister and accordingly, it is not “her money” but family trust money. The Court concludes that Rachel’s interest in the trust cannot be characterised as “her property” and that it is not proper for it to be identified as an asset of the parties, for the purposes of the division of the matrimonial pool of assets. The Court nonetheless decides that Rachel’s interest in the trust is a significant financial resource that is relevant to her future financial needs and after considering the contributions of the parties during the relationship, concludes that Daniel shall receive a 10% adjustment in his favour regarding the division of the matrimonial pool. If YOU would like a particular issue addressed, please email Manny at manny.wood@ticliblaxland.com.au or call him on (02) 6648 7487. By Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare COMMON Mynas, previously known as Indian Mynas, continue to cause problems throughout most urban areas in Coffs Harbour. This is despite the fact that Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) volunteers, with the support of Coffs Harbour City Council, have been trapping them for many years. The birds are chocolate brown with black heads and distinctive yellow beaks, eye patches and legs. This pest is commonly confused with

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I am in desperate need of a new hair colour. I am starting to resemble Pepe Le Pew, but I've never dyed my hair before. Any hints? Ms Petra L.

Minority putting community at risk

DEAR News Of The Area,

I EMPATHISE with Bob Kennedy (‘Covid Breach’, News Of The Area, September 17 Edition, p24), regarding Covid positive people ignoring health orders and putting regional communities at risk. In fact,

the minority who do this have caused many outbreaks and lockdowns globally, sadly some people have died due to this. Increasing legal measures can be a deterrent to many and works quite well. Unfortunately, after 20

Dear Petra,

years as a teacher, I’m afraid to say that ‘What you see In the classroom is a reflection of what you see in society’. Sadly, you’re always going to get that 5% that couldn’t care less. Regards, Cath MCINTYRE, Boambee.

Can survey results translate to the ballot box?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is encouraging to hear from the article in NOTA on 12 Sept that Cowper people want climate action (‘Cowper Voters Want Climate Change Action’, News Of The Area, p12, September 10 Edition). It was so discouraging that the last Federal election, billed as the climate election, flopped due to tax issues like 'franking credits' and

'negative gearing' in the southern cities and coal jobs in northern Queensland. Tax reform is important and jobs are too but so is climate change and its dreadful consequences if the world does not act now as clearly laid out in the Code Red warning of the recent IPCC report. I hope that the survey results will translate to votes at the ballot box for candidates that

have policies that support the environment with a just and fair transition for workers to deliver a clean energy future and an effective reduction in greenhouse gases. Thank you NOTA for being an Independent news service for our local area.

Regards, Brian MAHONY, Coffs Harbour.

Landcare Column: Common Mynas upset feathered locals the smaller grey noisy miner which is a native species. In the 1860’s they were deliberately introduced in Melbourne to keep down insects in market gardens. Like most other such introductions they thrived in their new environment and spread quickly, with devastating effects on native wildlife. They are intelligent birds well-suited to urban areas, regularly eating left-out pet food and searching through compost bins for tasty

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scraps. They often nest in roof cavities or take over the nesting hollows of our native birds which are already in short supply in our urban area. This is the main reason why Coffs Landcare is so focused on controlling these birds. Trapping is the most effective way of reducing the impact of these birds. Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare trapping program is funded by Coffs

Harbour City Council’s Environmental Levy. If you have a problem with common mynas, or are concerned about them in your area, you can contact Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare who will put you in touch with a volunteer trapper. The trapper will bring a trap out to your residence and then humanely dispose of any trapped birds. The Coffs Landcare office is open Monday to Thursday and can be contacted on 66511308 or email at chrl@coffslandcare. org.au.

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ISN'T it interesting that in a pandemic it is not the politicians or the academics or the fashion designers that we miss. It is the essential workers: psychologists and hairdressers. In fact, for many of us these are one and the same. A hairdresser is not just someone who makes you look better, they make you feel better because they will happily play with your hair while you unload, which is really all most of us want. Now, in the absence of your hairdresser, may I suggest a home colour kit. If you are going grey, you will need a permanent colour. Now is not the time to do anything fancy such as highlights or balayage. Just try to match the colour on your ends to the colour on the box. This is, of course, impossible when you are shopping using the Click and Collect method, so do your best. You know, as we all do, that you will not look like the woman on the packet. Even the woman on the packet doesn't look like the woman on the packet. You will instead look like someone in lockdown who can't stand their hair and who is sick of wearing a beanie (particularly now the weather is warming up). There are very clear instructions on home dye packets, and I can guarantee you will probably ignore quite a few of them (the good old patch test for example). But do try to wear the enclosed gloves or you will end up looking as though you've also done a home-tan job. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Coffs Harbour City Council Column Fun and Imaginative Activities Bringing Impacted Residents Together

KIDS rocking out together in a virtual online disco and learning to make pizza over Zoom may not sound like ways to help local bushfire, pandemic and flood-affected communities build greater resilience and preparedness, but they have been helping bring people together in Nana Glen. Through Resilience NSW’s Bushfire Community

Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF), Council has been providing small scale grants to local community organisations that will help better prepare the community to face adversity like bushfires or floods. The grants are aimed at community organisations that can: • Engage with community groups to educate and raise awareness about hazards, with a focus on creating better prepared and resilient communities; and • Engage with

community groups to improve capacity and capability to respond to future disasters. Four local groups applied and were all successful in securing funding from the Community Recovery and Resilience Small Grants Program. “There were some really fun and meaningful grant applications,” said Melinda Brooks, Council’s Community Recovery and Resilience Officer. “In Nana Glen, the national Fathering Project has been helping fathers

connect with their families. “One event involved having a COVIDsafe Zoom disco with a live DJ that connected kids together for some fun, at-home online rocking out while the fathers had a chance to join in the fun with their children and talk to other dads. “There was also a Zoom pizza-making get-together that gave the dads space to chat once the kids were getting stuck into their pizzas.” Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce came together with Council so that business

Still time to apply for local bushfire recovery grants DEAR News Of The Area, YOU may be aware that under the Morrison Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) program, grants ranging from $20,000 to $10 million are available for projects in local government areas which were disaster-

declared for the 2019-20 bushfires. Community groups, businesses and councils can apply. From feedback received through our Recovery Support Officers, we know lockdowns due to the pandemic have created difficulties for people preparing applications.

For this reason, we have extended the closing date to 5pm AEST on Wednesday, 6 October 2021. The notional funding amounts identified against each LGA in the grant guidelines are just a guide – they are not a set allocation. We aim to fund projects

across all 110 eligible LGAs, based on projects received, demonstrated need and project merit. The total amount of grant funding awarded to projects in each LGA may be higher or lower than these indicative amounts. Support for applicants continues to be available via online workshops, as

risk and continuity planning experts from Port Macquariebased consultancy group Warrgambi will be able to share their business resilience expertise with local Coffs Coast businesses in a workshop in October. The Corindi Community Group was another successful applicant that is working to create connections after flooding affected the village earlier this year. They have been running activities that give residents the chance to connect, share and build understanding and

resilience in their local area. The Mountain Community Consult in the Eastern Dorrigo area is bringing residents together with the assistance of a professional consultant to develop a thriving community group that will help people bond, create a strong identity and connections as one community. Information about disaster resilience and being prepared is available on Council’s Disaster Dashboard website disaster.coffsharbour.nsw. gov.au.

well as short videos and answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website: recovery.gov. au/black-summer-grants. Applicants are also encouraged to call the Business Grants Hub call centre with any questions, which is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday: Call 13 28 46. This $280 million grants program builds on the $2.4 billion the Australian Government has to date provided to help communities impacted by these devastating

bushfires. Nationally, this includes over 27,000 grants and loans to small businesses and primary producers, over 4,900 properties cleared of debris, increased batteryback up to mobile phone towers across regional and remote Australia, and over 3,200 payments to emergency volunteers. Regards, The Hon Shane L STONE, AC QC Coordinator-General, National Recovery and Resilience Agency.

Yarrila Place still has the community asking ‘why?’ DEAR News Of The Area,

STARTING with Y (why) do we need new Council Chambers as the existing

one was purposely designed to take another two stories if needed? Why are we building in a confined, congested

street with no parking? This type of venue needs large areas for lawns and gardens so families can spend time

Inaction on Climate Change DEAR News Of The Area,

THANK you for your recent article (‘Cowper Voters Want Climate Change Action’, News Of The Area, p12, September 10 Edition) reporting the survey findings of Cowper voters around action on climate change. It is heartening to see that a good majority of all voters want action on climate change and they want it to start now. It is however frightening to see the inaction, especially of our Federal Government. How can this be transformed into effective actions by those with the power to make laws and regulations? It is imperative that politicians of all parties (and independents) respond to the voters. This is not a can that can be kicked down the road without any

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consequences. The longer there is inaction on real change, the higher the price we will all pay, including the generations to come. Yes, it will require investment to adapt to the already locked in changes and to ensure we start reducing the climate changing root mechanisms but, not acting now will cost even more in the future and lock in even more negative consequences. This is not a problem that affects just isolated places, it is the climate system of the planet at stake. No one group should pay the price and no group should be allowed to stop action. We have learnt in the Covid crisis that we all have to pull together and we have to help those who are impacted more than others. No one can be left behind if this is to work. The biggest stumbling block in Australia is not

and enjoy their cultural experiences. Why is this building going ahead when there is so much controversy

amongst ratepayers especially in these tough times and the costing is going sky high. We are all saying

‘why?’.

Regards, Phyllis TAYLOR, Coffs Harbour.

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miners, but the owners of mining companies who want to maximise their profit NOW, stuff the future. It would appear that vested interests have a stranglehold on both the LNP and Labor as current policies do not make sense in the face of the scientific evidence (e.g. IPCC). Voters need to contact their MPs (both State and Federal) and Senators to ask for effective action now. The Climate Council has a good guide in how to write a letter to your MP/ Senator: h t t p s : / / w w w . climatecouncil.org.au/howto-write-an-effective-letterto-your-mp/ You can also act locally by joining a group near you that is concerned about Climate Change as well as reviewing what you can personally do to reduce your climate impacts.

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Yours Sincerely, Michael FAULKNER, Coffs Harbour.

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39 Bangalow Terrace

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Massive 1,153 m2 land size.

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The damage done DEAR News Of The Area,

DEAN Kearney for the Forestry Corporation of NSW in his letter (‘How wildlife is protected in State forests’, News Of The Area, September 3 Edition, p18) suggests that our native forests, which have been harvested for over 100 years, are currently safe places for threatened species to thrive thanks to scientifically based regulation and by inference; environmentally sustainable harvesting practices. Compartments 26 and 27 in Pine Creek State Forest (PCFS) on Gleniffer Road, are a local example of a State Forest which has been successively harvested over the last

century. Unlike much of PCSF it is not reclaimed farmland, so it gives us a good example of the impacts of forestry management on the original forests. It was last logged in the early 2000s but is up for harvesting again in December. Early records provided by E.H.F Swain, the first NSW Government Forester in the Bellingen region in 1912 show us that the dominant canopy species at that time was Grey gum (E. propinqua - a primary koala feed species) followed in order by Tallowwood, Brushbox, White Mahogany, Ironbark, Flooded gum, Bloodwood, Turpentine, and Blackbutt. Thanks to Forestry

harvesting practices this original species hierarchy has been turned on its head. Our local state forests are now dominated by Blackbutt ridges and slopes. It is a preferred relatively fast growing sawlog species. Blackbutt is shade intolerant, requiring regular opening up of the canopy in order for young trees to establish. For this reason harvesting operations under the guise of ‘Single Tree Selection’ are permitted to deliberately clear areas as large as several building blocks to promote Blackbutt regrowth as they remove a viable tree.

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OPINION In terms of support for fauna, Blackbutt does not flower reliably and has limited feed potential. The successive opening of the canopy over much of these two compartments has resulted in weed infestations and exotic grasses, and woody weeds such as lantana, senna and camphor are now well established. While it is difficult to quantify the loss of biodiversity and impact on fauna, one has to question current harvesting practices on the future survival of threatened species here. At least the large volume of retained logs with hollows strewn through the undergrowth currently provide valuable habitat for a range of potential on

Alterations and accommodation planned for Woolgoolga Diggers Planned renovation works to Woolgoolga Diggers RSL Club are currently on public display. By Emma DARBIN

PLANNED renovation works to Woolgoolga Diggers RSL Club are currently on public display. A development application for alterations and additions to the club in Beach Street, Woolgoolga,

estimated to cost around $945,000 was lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council in August. The alterations and additions are to the club’s existing dining terrace to provide a bigger alfresco gaming area and re-roofing at the rear of the club, and

altering the existing alfresco gaming area at the front of the club to integrate with the general lounge area through the removal of ramps and a raised floor. The changes are aimed to provide a more efficient and functional layout of the club that will enhance patron enjoyment of the club’s facilities. The proposal also seeks to fit out an existing shed in the form of ‘farm stay accommodation’, which will allow the landowner

sustainable native forest logging industry is a nice thought, as long as Forestry Corporation’s main game is driven by overcommitted sawlog quotas and silvicultural practices at odds with the preservation of biodiverse publicly owned native forests, I suspect that the Forestry Corporation will be at odds with a concerned public who see it as a case of ‘the bull in the china shop’. The damage has been done, and until the ‘bull’ is removed, strategizing to protect any remaining ‘china’ will be considered futile. Regards, Dave WOOD, Boambee East,

ground animals. The last ALA record of yellow bellied glider presence in these compartments go back 20 years. While a 2013 FOC koala scat survey in Compartment 26 and 27 showed a significant koala presence in the sites surveyed close to the boundary with Bongil Bongil NP, some would see this as koalas surviving despite forestry operations. There is a small retained pocket of regrowth Grey Gums at the southern end of Compartment 27 which gives some indication of what the original forest may have looked like. While an environmentally

LOCAL NEWS q Plans have been lodged for alterations and additions to Woolgoolga Diggers RSL Club. Photo: EJE Architecture.

to provide short term accommodation to provide for the housing needs of the community and also to encourage the provision of tourist and visitor accommodation and tourism related development. The club is seeking to offset any potential requirement for additional off-street parking spaces with the provision of a courtesy bus service for patrons. On 19 March 2021,

Woolgoolga Returned Services Club and Wyong Rugby League Club entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in relation to a proposed amalgamation. Changes have been occurring at the club since the amalgamation, including a new recently opened restaurant called ‘Beach St Dining’ featuring a new menu and being operated under new management. “We are about to go through some major and exciting changes in the

next few months, and are excited to show you our new facilities as we grow,” the club stated on its website. “Stay tuned for the exciting times ahead.” Woolgoolga Diggers also operates the Woolgoolga Diggers Golf Club in Safety Beach. The development application can be viewed and submissions made until Sunday 26 September on Council’s online application tracking at www. coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au.

q Exterior works to the Woolgoolga Diggers RSL Club have been undertaken at the club over recent months. Photos: Emma Darbin.

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New protection for high value conservation areas THE NSW Government has announced the opening of nominations to identify and protect Areas of Outstanding Biodiversity Value (AOBVs) on both private and public lands across NSW. Environment Minister Matt Kean said these new legal instruments will fill a gap in conservation measures in NSW by preserving key

landscapes that protect a broad range of our natural heritage. “I want to leave our planet in a better state for future generations and this is another tool to ensure areas of irreplaceable biodiversity on private and public lands across NSW can be protected,” Mr Kean said. “Local communities or

private landholders can now conserve areas that would otherwise not be captured or recognised through any other legal instrument, such as in National Parks.” Once identified, AOBVs are an ‘automatic priority’ for investment by the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), meaning landholders can access

funds to manage the land for conservation. Chair of the BCT, the Hon Niall Blair said AOBV’s will help improve conservation especially on private land. “The BCT already has a number of mechanisms that provide private landholders across the state a financial incentive to conserve biodiversity on their own

properties,” Mr Blair said. “This new mechanism will help us capture areas and pockets of high value biodiversity that otherwise may have slipped through the net.” Identified by rigorous scientific assessment, AOBVs are designed to conserve high value conservation sites, threatened species or critical

Speech Pathology student numbers surge at Southern Cross University

Chair of Allied Health Associate Professor Jacqui Yoxall said Southern Cross University was seeing a surge in demand for the Bachelor of Speech Pathology both at the Gold Coast campus and now at the Coffs Harbour campus since the launch of the degree there in March 2021. This increase in Speech Pathology student numbers from the July mid-year intake is already being followed by

increasing demand year-onyear for the November intake and the University’s main intake in March 2022. “We think the main reason for this dramatic mid-year increase in offers is how well known Southern Cross University is becoming in the Coffs Harbour region for our Allied Health degrees, alongside the increasing uptake on the Gold Coast,” Professor Yoxall said. “The Coffs Harbour community is acknowledging the world-class education available right on their doorstep without moving away from home, and we aren’t surprised people from capital cities are wanting to move to regional areas such as Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast to

pursue further education. “Southern Cross is the only University offering a degree in Speech Pathology in Northern NSW, and the only Gold Coast University to offer it at an undergraduate level. It is also the only Speech Pathology degree in the country to offer an Indigenous Health major. Another key strength of the Speech Pathology program is in our multiple community partnerships which support the students to engage in a range of external placements, across New South Wales, Queensland and beyond.” Professor Yoxall said Speech Pathology was also a profession highlighted as having ‘Very Strong’ future growth in the latest Job Outlook data released by the Australian

Government. “The other reason for our growth is greater community awareness about the need for people trained in this discipline, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas,” Professor Yoxall said. “There is such a high demand for paediatric speech pathology services, that some families can wait years to have their young child assessed, thereby missing out of vital early intervention. We hear about children who have NDIS funding but are going through a full calendar year or longer without managing to secure an appointment with a speech pathologist. “Speech pathologists not only work in paediatrics, but also with adults, in aged care,

disability, and in the justice system. The final report of the recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified increased services by allied health, including speech pathologists as a key national priority in aged care. “Speech pathology enables you to make a real difference in people’s lives and is a very rewarding career. It will continue to be in high demand and is a job that can enable people to work in the city, in rural and remote areas, and overseas – it’s a very solid career. “Our graduates are highly employable, with many of our students managing to secure fulltime job offers before they even graduate.” Final year speech pathology student and working mum-of-two Leia Wilton is about to embark on her final placement working with adult clients, and has already secured work as a paediatric speech pathologist after she graduates from Southern Cross Uni this December. “For anyone who is thinking about pursuing speech pathology, ultimately a career in the field is so rewarding. Every time you walk away from meeting with a client you feel like you are making a difference, whether it be with communication or with swallowing. Knowing you’ve had a real impact means it feels more like a passion than a job,” she said. Southern Cross University Senior Manager of Student Management Paul Robinson said Speech Pathology was just one of many courses experiencing surging demand. The Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) has also seen a mid-year

PEOPLE with disability will be better supported to access services and support under the NSW Government’s new Disability Advocacy Futures Program. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said organisations can now apply for contracts under the program, which fulfils

the intent of NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald’s report into the sector. “Advocacy empowers people to overcome barriers that affect their ability to participate in our community,” Mr Henskens said. “The Commissioner’s report provided a blueprint for a contemporary and

sustainable advocacy system and now organisations have the opportunity to be a part of this exciting new chapter. “I look forward to seeing the innovation, collaboration and new ways of delivering support that this commissioning process will deliver.” More than $13 million under the Disability Advocacy

Futures Program will be allocated to organisations across individual, systemic and representative advocacy types. It will support the more than 1.4 million people with disability in NSW, not just those accessing services and supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NSW Government is

investing $3.6 billion in the NDIS in 2021-22. “Our investment in disability advocacy and workforce development programs like More Jobs More Care are examples of NSW going above and beyond our multi-billion NDIS investment,” Mr Henskens said. “We’re working to create a more inclusive and accessible

q Southern Cross is the only University offering a degree in Speech Pathology in Northern NSW.

SOUTHERN Cross University is becoming the go-to place to study Speech Pathology, with the number of domestic applications for the undergraduate degree increasing 79 per cent compared to the same time last year.

habitats. This includes climate refugia, migratory pathways or areas with a high variety of biodiversity values. AOBVs can only be declared with landholders’ consent, with nominated areas assessed against key scientific criteria set out in the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

increase in offers of 97 per cent compared to the same time last year. “Based on domestic offers, our top courses for our July mid-year intake include our award-winning Preparing for Success Program (PSP) which is a free pathway course to university study, followed by our bachelor degrees in nursing, science, primary education, psychological science, and social work,” he said. The newcomers to the top six course list include the Bachelor of Science, as Southern Cross is now delivering specialisations in Earth and Environmental Systems, Marine Systems, Forestry Systems and Regenerative Agriculture, rather than offering four separate degrees; and social work, which is has seen a marked increase in enrolments in the past 12 months. While international enrolments have dipped compared to the same time last year, Southern Cross has experienced increased enrolments in courses available online to international students, such as the MBA program, with offers increasing 143 per cent compared to last year’s mid-year intake (onshore and offshore students combined). “The top five courses for international students for the mid-year intake include the Bachelor of Business and Enterprise, MBA, Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood, Master of Information Technology (MIT), and Master of Teaching. These are courses international students can commence offshore and continue from their home countries until international borders reopen,” Mr Robinson said. For more information about studying at Southern Cross University visit scu.edu. au

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NSW that supports all people with disability to reach their full potential and these investments are testament to that.” For more information about the program, and to apply, visit the NSW Government’s eTendering website at https://www. tenders.nsw.gov.au.

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FRAYED

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FIRES

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The devastating blazes of 2019 and 2020 which swept across Australia are the motive behind this star-studded six-part anthology series. Co-creator/ executive producer Tony Ayres (Glitch) wanted to tell the real stories of the people affected “so that we never forget what they went through and always remember our responsibility for change.” In tonight’s premiere, volunteer firefighters Tash (Eliza Scanlen) and Mott (Hunter Page-Lochard, pictured with Scanlen) nearly lose their lives, but form a bond. Top notch.

Darkly comic and boasting a plethora of deeply dysfunctional relationships, Frayed was a hit when it premiered in 2019. Fans were anxious if the ’80s-set dramedy from Aussie-born, London-living stand-up comedian Sarah Kendall (pictured) would ever return: viewers were left hanging by a thread in the season finale when Sammy Cooper (Kendall) discovered she had been misled out of her dead, cheating husband’s fortune by his smooth-talking lawyer Rufus (Robert Webb). In tonight’s return, Sammy is back in London on mission, but money is still scarce. Back in Australia, the police are watching the Cooper family over the missing person case. It’s a quirky, comical treat.

STONEHENGE: THE LOST CIRCLE REVEALED

SBS, 8.30pm

Professor Alice Roberts (pictured right) does some heavy lifting in this one-off special that promises to “rewrite the history of Stonehenge forever”. Thankfully, this illuminating documentary lives up to its promise; the palpable enthusiasm from Roberts and archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson is a delight, along with some stunning photography. Roberts follows Pearson’s decade-long effort to reveal a secret of Stonehenge’s bluestones and there are moments where you don’t know which is more gobsmacking: the cutting-edge technology used to unravel the truths, or the secrets that are meticulously uncovered. 2409

FRIDAY, September 24 ABC TV (2)

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.05 Grand Designs: The Street. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 1.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 2.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Native America. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Kissin’ Cousins. (1964, G, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Moonstruck. (1987, PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa learns about bushfire recovery. 8.30 Miniseries: Des. (Mal) Part 1 of 3. In 1983, a grisly discovery alerts British police to a serial killer, who has operated under their noses for years. 9.20 Miniseries: Capital. (Ms, R) Part 1 of 4. 10.05 The Capture. (Final, Mlv, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Vaccine. (R) 11.40 Question Everything. (R) 12.10 Rosehaven. (Final, PG, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Death Of The Pyramids. (PG) 8.30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Norway. (PG) Piers and Caroline head to Norway. 9.35 The Queen’s Mother In Law. (R) Explores the life of Princess Alice. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.55 The Eagle. (MA15+av, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ans, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Karen Martini visit the sustainable Daylesford Longhouse. Fast Ed prepares some chilli caramel chicken wings. Melissa King helps spruce up a garden. 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: Dark Phoenix. (2019, Malv) After a mishap, Jean Grey is struck by a mysterious cosmic force which she absorbs into her body, turning her increasingly powerful and unstable and ultimately a liability for the X-Men. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First Preliminary Final. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap up of the first preliminary final, with expert analysis and player interviews. 10.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R) A sniper is framed as an assassin. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña. 1.00 Rivals. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. (R) 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Miguel Maestre. 7.30 The Living Room. Barry Du Bois creates a panelled feature wall. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R) Graham Norton chats with Ewan McGregor, Miley Cyrus, Ashley Banjo, Shirley Ballas and Frank Skinner. 11.10 Nick Cody: Live At The Enmore. (MA15+l, R) A performance by comedian Nick Cody. 12.10 The Project. (R) 1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 RCO: Järvi Conducts Mozart And Schumann. 9.50 Gruen. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.20 Art Works. 11.45 Brush With Fame. 12.15am Live At The Apollo. 1.00 QI. 1.35 Would I Lie To You? 2.05 30 Rock. 2.25 Reno 911! 2.50 Friday Night Dinner. 3.15 Mock The Week. 3.45 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon RocKwiz. 12.50 Butter Lamp. 1.10 Mimi. 1.30 Yokayi Footy. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Monica And Sex. (Premiere) 10.20 Reset. 11.50 News. 12.15am MOVIE: The Death Of Stalin. (2017, MA15+) 2.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 My Impossible House. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 11.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Animal Tales. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 The Great Migration. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties. 8.30 MOVIE: Mary Queen Of Scots. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mega Mechanics. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon Truck Hunters. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 NCIS. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.55 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 8.50 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 10.35 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 12.15pm Little Men. (2016, PG) 1.50 Growing Up Smith. (2015, PG) 3.45 Believe. (2013, PG) 5.35 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 7.35 Mum’s List. (2016, M) 9.30 The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 12.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 The Fishing Show. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Demolition NZ. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Picked Off. 1.00 Storage Wars. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 2. 10.00 MOVIE: Transporter 3. (2008, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Last Airbender. (2010, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Van Helsing. (2004, M) Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 The Bi Life. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Seinfeld. 2.30 The Unicorn. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 Big Bang. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Mom. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SATURDAY, September 25 ABC TV (2)

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PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grand Designs: The Street. (PG, R) 1.20 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.25 The School That Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) 3.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 4.45 Landline. 5.15 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. European C’ships. Artistic Gymnastics. 4.45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel. (PGa, R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (Premiere, PG)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Armchair Experts. (PG) 12.00 AFL Grand Final Day: Road To The Grand Final. 2.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. A look ahead to the AFL Grand Final. 5.45 Seven News.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. (PG) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 2.00 Garden Gurus. 2.30 Getaway. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second Preliminary Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.15 The Repair Shop. (R) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Durrells. (Final, Ms) The island realises it can’t ignore the rumblings of war. 8.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Final, Mal) In the fallout of Stephen’s trial, Christine is arrested for perjury. John Profumo seeks to rebuild his reputation. 9.20 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R) With Helen still reeling from Dale’s revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. 10.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Final, Mls, R) Part 4 of 4. 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (Premiere, M) 8.30 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 11.20 Feast To Save The Planet. (PG, R) 12.20 Miniseries: Deep Water. (Malv, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Madlv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.15 Football. AFL. Grand Final. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Post-Game. Post-match analysis of the AFL Grand Final. 11.30 SAS Australia. (MA15+a, R) Recruits undergo a test of mental strength in a kill or be killed scenario. A cold ice drill stops some dead in their tracks while a new duty recruit takes charge as others unravel. 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Round 5. Australia v Argentina. 10.00 The Rugby Championship Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up. 10.30 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Casey Affleck. 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30 A Current Affair. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. British chef Jamie Oliver reinvents some family favourites, including chicken curry and dumplings. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Two people are endangered by a miscommunication. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.00 Ambulance. An asylum seeker struggling with isolation causes concern for the whole service. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) A hacker kills a family of three. 12.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.40 Sammy J. 9.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Final) 10.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 11.30 Would I Lie To You? Midnight Unprotected Sets. 12.30 Escape From The City. 1.30 Arj Barker: Get In My Head. 2.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Letterkenny. 1.30 Black Lives Matter: A Global Reckoning. 2.20 The Truth About Racism. 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.50 Seconds From Disaster. 6.40 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. (Final) 7.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 The X-Files. 9.30 Cycling. UCI Road World Championships. Women’s Elite Road Race. Antwerp to Leuven. 1am Dateline. 1.30 Insight. 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Creek To Coast. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. Golden Rose Day. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 6.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 The Avengers. 12.30pm MOVIE: Nurse On Wheels. (1963) 2.15 MOVIE: Laxdale Hall. (1953) 3.50 MOVIE: The Lone Gun. (1954, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Bridges At TokoRi. (1954) 7.30 MOVIE: He’s Just Not That Into You. (2009, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, M) Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Ireland. Replay. 11.30 Bondi Rescue. Noon JAG. 2.00 One Strange Rock. 3.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Truck Hunters. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.20 CSI. 1.10am Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 14. San Marino Grand Prix. Replay. 3.10 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 7.40 Believe. (2013, PG) 9.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 11.30 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 1.25pm Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 3.10 Toast. (2010, PG) 4.55 Little Men. (2016, PG) 6.30 1982. (2019, PG, Arabic) 8.30 A Royal Affair. (2012, M, Danish) 11.00 Bad Genius. (2017, M, Thai) 1.20am The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 4.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 The Food Dude. 2.00 Heavy Rescue: 401. 3.15 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.15 Storage Wars Canada. 4.45 Graveyard Carz. 5.45 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 6.15 Dirty Rotten Survival. 7.15 Cities Of The Underworld. 8.15 Secrets Of The World’s Super Skyscrapers. 9.30 Building Giants. 10.30 Mysteries Of The Abandoned. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip. (2019) 2.45 Malcolm. 3.45 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Abominable. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Star Trek Beyond. (2016, M) Midnight Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.00 Mexican Dynasties. 2.00 Social Fabric. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 6.50 The King Of Queens. 7.50 Becker. 8.50 The Middle. 9.40 Frasier. 10.40 To Be Advised. 2pm The Neighborhood. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 10.45 The Conners. 11.45 The Big Bang Theory. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 3.30 Friends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 News. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R) 3.30 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. The Power Of The Pedal. H’lights. 4.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.05 Going Places. (R) 4.35 Mission Galapagos. (R) 5.35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL. Grand final. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs. Replay. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 1.30 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PGal, R) 4.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Dessert. (Return) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGal) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Restoration Australia: Baddeley. (Return) Hosted by Anthony Burke. 8.40 Fires. (Premiere, Mal) Lightning strikes spark a blaze. 9.30 We Hunt Together. (Premiere, MA15+al) Two troubled individuals go on a murder spree. 10.20 Les Norton. (Mdlnsv, R) 11.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.15 MOVIE: Dark Place. (2019, MA15+alv, R) 1.30 Pine Gap. (Mls, R) 3.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Central Station. (M) 8.30 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders. (M) 10.15 Russia: 1000 Years Of History. (PGa, R) 12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 12.55 John Pilger: The Dirty War On The NHS. (Mal, R) 2.55 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. (PG) 3.50 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+alv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS: Disappearance Of William Tyrrell. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. (Malv) Part 1 of 4. Police pursue a notorious serial burglar and rapist known as the “Night Stalker”. 9.30 The Real ‘Des’: The Dennis Nilsen Story. (MA15+av) Narrated by David Tennant. 10.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv) 11.30 The Blacklist. (Mv) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.00 The First 48. (Mav) 11.00 Prison Girls: Life Inside. (MA15+adlv, R) 11.50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (MA15+as) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.05 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Dannii Minogue, Urzila Carlson, Jackie O and Dave Hughes try to guess a celebrity singer’s identity. 8.40 Young Talent Time Unmasked. Takes a look at Young Talent Time, with guests Johnny Young, Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue. 9.40 FBI. (MA15+v, R) Maggie and OA team up with FBI’s Fugitives Department to track down a man wanted for murder. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. Home 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: North Coast Nursing teamUnder The Knife. 9.30 The School That Tried To End udes, experienced Registered Racism. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 George Clarke’s AmazingNurses Spaces. 12.20am Unprotected Sets. ses, Enrolled and Nursing 12.50 Ghosts. 3.40 News Update. 3.45 Close. 5.00 Chicks. 5.05 Miffy’s Adventures port staff.Rainbow They are ready to Big And Small. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 7TWO (62) 6am WorldWatch. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Bloodlock. 12.30 North To South: NZ’s 8.30 Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Wildest Journey. 3.55 WorldWatch. The The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 My Road To Home Care4.20Services: Point. 4.50 The Orville. 6.40 Planet Expedition. Adventure. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 To 7.40 The UnXplained With- William Shatner. 8.30Nursing Be Advised. 1.30 DVine Living. 2.15 MOVIE: Ben• DVA Community Life And Death Row. 9.30 Cycling. UCI Road World Hur. (1959, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris • Advanced Wound Care Championships. Men’s Elite Individual Road Race. Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 9.30 Mighty 1.20am I Was A Teenage Felon. (Final) 2.10 The Trains. 10.30 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters. • Personal Care/Showering Therapist. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Garden Gurus. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 MOVIE: The Ghost Of St. Michael’s. (1941, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956, PG) 5.05 MOVIE: Shane. (1953) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Coroner. 9.40 Chicago P.D. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 Roads Less Travelled. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 Scorpion. 1.30pm Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.00 All 4 Adventure. 4.00 Truck Hunters. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 What Really Happened In Wuhan. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Heavy Lifting. 7.00 Victoria. (2009, PG) 8.00 Walking On Sunshine. The Fishing Show. 8.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 Medication Hospital (2014, PG) 9.50•Little Men. (2016, PG)support 11.25 1982. AfterCricket. Women’sCare One Day International Series. (2019, PG, Arabic) 1.25pm Believe. (2013, PG) 3.15 Australia v India. Game 3. 5pm MOVIE: Batman • Aged Care Consultants Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 4.55 White Lion. Returns. (1992, PG) 7.35 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2010, PG) 6.35 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, (2009, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Fast Five. (2011, M) PG) 8.30 Vice. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 Just A Breath 12.35am Blokesworld. 1.05 A Football Life. 2.00 Away. (2018, M, French) 12.30am Haute Cuisine. Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 3. New (2012, M, French) 2.15 Late Programs. England Patriots v New Orleans Saints.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Barbie Big City Big Dreams. (2021) 9.20 Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Peaking. 2.50 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 3.50 Race Across The World. 5.05 MOVIE: Babe: Pig In The City. (1998) 7.00 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets 2. (2019, PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Seatbelt Psychic. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 To Be Advised. 1.30pm Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 2.00 The Dog House. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 2 Broke Girls. 2.30 Friends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Durrells. (Final, Ms, R) 2.00 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Inside Central Station. (M, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Marrying Mr. Darcy. (2018, PG) 2.00 Harbour Cops. (PGa, R) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PGs) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 China Tonight. 10.05 Road To Now. (Malv, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.35 The School That Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) 12.35 We Hunt Together. (MA15+al, R) 1.25 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mls, R) 2.20 Victoria. (R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Assassination Of JFK: Ten Mistakes. (M) 8.30 Secret Scotland: Argyll And Bute. (PG) Susan travels to Argyll and Bute. 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Someone To Talk To. (M) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Outlier. (MA15+l) 11.40 An Ordinary Woman. (Mal, R) 2.15 Free Solo. (Ml, R) 4.10 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) Jasmine makes a grand entrance. 7.30 SAS Australia. (Maln) The recruits face a terrifying test of fear down a steep cliff face and in a pitch black tunnel. 8.45 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, MA15+v) A cyborg and a seasoned female warrior team up to stop the death of a young woman. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis. 11.25 Station 19. (Ma) Dr Diane Lewis counsels the team. 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.50 Under Investigation: Girl In The Chute. (Ma) Presented by Liz Hayes. 9.50 100% Footy. (M) 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 The Arrangement. (Malsv) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.45 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nikki Osborne. 10.15 Just For Laughs. (Mdls, R) 10.45 Becky Lucas: Live At Enmore Cafe. (MA15+ls, R) 11.45 The Project. (R) 12.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. (Final) 9.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 How To Live Younger. Midnight QI. 12.30 30 Rock. 12.50 Reno 911! 1.15 This Time With Alan Partridge. 4.10 News Update. 4.15 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon The X-Files. 2.30 Crossbow. 2.45 New Girl. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Lost For Words. 11.20 Me And My Mental Illness. 12.15am Adam Looking For Eve. 1.05 The X-Files. 2.45 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 My Road To Adventure. 11.00 Mighty Trains. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Sydney Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Great Migration. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958, PG) 5.10 Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Demolition Down Under. 10.00 JAG. Noon Mega Mechanics. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 15. Russian Grand Prix. Highlights. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.10 NCIS. 5.05 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 6.30 1982. (2019, PG, Arabic) 8.30 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.10 Toast. (2010, PG) 11.55 A Royal Affair. (2012, M, Danish) 2.25pm Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 4.20 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 5.50 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.40 L.A. Story. (1991, M) 9.30 Amélie. (2001, M, French) 11.45 Borg Vs McEnroe. (2017, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Picker Sisters. 12.30 Picked Off. 1.30 Great Lake Warriors. 2.30 Caught On Dashcam. 3.00 Demolition NZ. 3.30 Graveyard Carz. 4.30 7th Gear. (Premiere) 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Peacemaker. (1997, M) 11.00 Stunt Science. Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Friends. 9.00 The 74th Annual Tony Awards. 1pm Seatbelt Psychic. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Unicorn. 11.30 The Conners. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 4.30 Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, September 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 Victoria. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Native America. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. (PGavw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Lethal Vows. (1999, PGad, R) 2.00 Harbour Cops. (PGa, R) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.20 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGs, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back To Nature. (Final) 8.30 The School That Tried To End Racism. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 9.30 How To Live Younger. 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Q+A. (R) 12.05 China Tonight. (R) 12.35 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R) 1.35 Victoria. (Final, Mv, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys. (PG, R) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 The Feed. A weekly news and current affairs show. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+alsv) 12.40 The A Word. (Mals, R) 4.10 Huang’s World. (Ml, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Felicity and Mackenzie go head-to-head. 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal) The recruits tackle a backwards fall. 8.45 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal) Part 3 of 4. Shane Jacobson and a panel of celebrities take a look at which generation of Aussies was the toughest. 9.45 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Hondo, Deacon, Tan and Hicks hunt a criminal in Japan. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Station 19. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 9.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Reverie. (Mav) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.35 NCIS. (M, R) Flashbacks reveal the murder case that introduced young Gibbs to NCIS and his first meeting with Ducky. 10.35 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Ma, R) 11.35 The Project. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.10 Ghosts. (Return) 9.40 This Time With Alan Partridge. 10.15 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.45 The Games. 12.15am Superwog. 12.40 W1A. 1.10 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 1.30 30 Rock. 1.50 Reno 911! 2.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 3.00 Friday Night Dinner. 3.20 Mock The Week. 3.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon The X-Files. 1.40 Inside The X-Files. 2.30 Vote Yes. 2.45 New Girl. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.45 Unknown Amazon. 10.35 Fanatics: The Deep End. 11.00 VICE. 11.35 Detective Chinatown. 12.55am News. 1.20 VICE Investigates. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 One Lane Bridge. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Brain Machine. (1955, PG) 5.10 Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.55 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon Mega Mechanics. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Child’s Play. (2019, MA15+) 4.00 SEAL Team. 5.00 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 11.00 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 12.40pm Goodbye Mother. (2019, M, Vietnamese) 2.45 White Lion. (2010, PG) 4.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.05 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 7.50 Le Week-End. (2013, M) 9.30 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M, Mandarin) 11.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Picker Sisters. 12.30 Picked Off. 1.30 Great Lake Warriors. 2.30 Caught On Dashcam. 3.00 Graveyard Carz. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 The Mike & Cole Show. 5.00 Demolition NZ. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Killers. (2010, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Masterminds. (2016, M) 11.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. Midnight Love Island USA. 1.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

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WEDNESDAY, September 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Recording Studio. (R) 10.55 The Repair Shop. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Victoria. (Final, Mv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. (PGasv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love’s Last Resort. (2017, PGa) 2.00 Harbour Cops. (PGa, R) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Frayed. (Return, MA15+l) 9.45 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Coastal Ireland with Adrian Dunbar. (PG) 8.30 Lost For Words. (M) 9.35 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Hunters. (Ma) 11.50 The Killing. (Mlv, R) 2.00 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 2.50 Futsal. FIFA Futsal World Cup. First semi-final. 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Chloe organises a surprise for Ryder. 7.30 SAS Australia. (Mal) 8.45 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv) After one of their own becomes trapped once again in a dangerous adventure-based video game, a group of friends face a new series of challenges when they re-enter the world to rescue him. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Paramedics. (Ma) An elderly motorbike rider is injured. 9.40 Kings Cross ER. (Mdm, R) 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Manson: The Lost Tapes. (MA15+av, R) 12.05 Pearson. (Premiere, Malv) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Making It Australia. (PG) The makers are tasked with making a unique light fixture from second-hand materials. 9.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull and Chunk represent an emergency room doctor being sued for malpractice after she ignored direct orders to save one near-death patient in favour of helping another who was also critically injured. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.05 Restoration Australia. Midnight Louis Theroux: Under The Knife. 1.00 30 Rock. 1.25 Reno 911! 1.45 Friday Night Dinner. 2.10 Rosehaven. 2.40 Mock The Week. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Counter Space. 1.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.40 New Girl. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Salvation. (2014, M) 10.10 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders. 11.50 News. 12.15am Back To Life. 1.15 The Erectionman. 2.15 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.40 Bones. 1.40am M*A*S*H. 2.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Animal Tales. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Hell Is A City. (1960, PG) 5.10 Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 An Unexpected Killer. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Destination Dessert. 8.30 Snap Happy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon One Strange Rock. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 15. Russian Grand Prix. Highlights. 3.10 48 Hours. 4.10 Diagnosis Murder. 5.05 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 7.40 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 9.35 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.15 Call Mom! (2019, M, Swedish) 1.10pm Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 2.40 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 4.30 Dil Dhadakne Do. (2015, PG, Hindi) 7.40 Manifesto. (2015, M) 9.30 The Graduate. (1967, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Extreme E. Arctic X-Prix. Replay. 2.00 7th Gear. 3.00 Heavy Rescue: 401. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Fat Pizza: Back In Business. 9.10 Australia’s Sexiest Tradie. 9.40 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Collateral. (2004, MA15+) 12.10am Love Island USA. 1.05 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. 11.35 King Of Queens. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, September 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Back To Nature. (Final, R) 11.00 How To Live Younger. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. (Mv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.05 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Aust. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Vikings Uncovered. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Business Builders. 12.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 1.00 The Chase. (R) 1.55 Women’s Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) 8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Secrets Of The Museum. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R) 11.50 Capital. (Ms, R) 12.40 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. (Mv, R) 1.25 Play To Win: Game On. (Ml, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG) 8.30 Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed. (PG) 9.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (MA15+) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Criminal Planet. (MA15+dv) 12.05 Mr Mercedes. (Return, MA15+) 2.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+alsv, R) 2.50 Futsal. FIFA Futsal World Cup. Second semi-final. 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) The online auction raises funds. 8.30 Nurses. (Mam) The discovery of a lesion shatters the hopes of a young man on life support as he waits for a transplant. 9.30 Rose West And Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story. (M) The story of how the two notorious women British criminals, Rose West and Myra Hindley, became friends and lovers. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) 11.50 The Fix. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Making It Australia. Hosted by Susie Youssef and Harley Breen. 8.30 Gogglebox. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.35 Question Everything. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.10 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. 12.10am Micro Monsters. (Final) 1.00 30 Rock. 1.25 Reno 911! 1.45 Friday Night Dinner. 2.10 Rosehaven. 2.40 Mock The Week. 3.10 News Update. 3.15 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Counter Space. 1.00 Most Expensivest. 2.30 What’s The Catch With Matthew Evans. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.30 Shortland Street. 6.00 Forged In Fire. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 11.00 The Feed. Midnight Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Auction Squad. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Green Man. (1956) 5.10 Baby Chimp Rescue. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mega Mechanics. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon Demolition Down Under. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. (Final) 11.30 FBI. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 NCIS. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 6.40 Ragnarok. (2013, PG, Norwegian) 8.30 Dil Dhadakne Do. (2015, PG, Hindi) 11.40 Tracks. (2013, M) 1.45pm Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 3.30 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 5.25 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 7.35 Edie. (2017, M) 9.30 Taxi Driver. (1976, MA15+) 11.35 Ip Man 2. (2010, M, Cantonese) 1.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Mega Marine Machines. 2.30 Caught On Dashcam. 3.30 Storage Wars Canada. 4.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v India. Afternoon session. 4.30 Lunch Break. 5.10 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v India. Late afternoon session. 7.10 Tea Break. 7.30 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v India. Evening session. 9.30 MOVIE: On Deadly Ground. (1994, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Survivor 41. 8.30 MOVIE: A Simple Favour. (2018, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Margot At The Wedding. (2007, M) 12.35am Love Island USA. 1.35 3rd Rock From The Sun. 2.05 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 Friends. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Unicorn. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Coffs grows as a sea change destination By Andrea FERRARI

THE Coffs Coast has seen a 14%* rise in the number of people moving from capital cities to the Coffs LGA compared with the year-onyear June 2020 quarter. Coffs Harbour is appealing to 3% more than the national average, with regional areas as a whole drawing an 11% increase over this period. The new data comes from Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) Regional

Movers Index released on 17 September. Grant Cairns, Executive General Manager for Regional and Agribusiness at Commonwealth Bank told News Of The Area, “With house prices rising across the capital cities and flexible work options now more commonplace, the decision to move to a regional area has become a realistic option. “The regional renaissance is continuing to grow as people experience the liveability, affordability

and work-life balance regional Australia offers. “Coffs Harbour provides the lifestyle shift we know many city-dwellers are seeking as the region offers a ‘sea change’ while remaining highly accessible. “It’s positive to see the significant infrastructure development taking place from both public and private sectors to meet that high demand.” RAI’s Chief Economist Dr Kim Houghton said, “The Index identifies regional areas which are emerging

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Coffs’ LGA hinterland offers mountains and rainforest. Photo: Trevor Wright at TwrightPhotographyAU.

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q Social community vibe in Coffs Harbour LGA.

as desirable destinations for capital city residents, enabling local leaders and business owners to prepare for a burst of population growth. “It also shows us places that are coming off the boil in the June quarter, such as

Noosa (QLD) and Mildura (VIC). “We can also see that the number of regional residents choosing to stay put has increased,” Dr Houghton said. Anita Tang, who moved from Sydney to Sawtell with

Boambee Eagles Crowned Women’s Division One Premiers By David WIGLEY THE Boambee Eagles were crowned premiers of the women's first division finishing the competition on 43 points with 13 wins, one loss and four draws. Last year’s grand final winners the Urunga Raiders finished the competition in second place on 34 points with

the Woolgoolga Wildcats in third place and the Maclean Bobcats in fourth place. After winning the league, the team was looking forward to finals but the postponement of community sport left the eager Eagles with mixed emotions. Prolific Eagles striker Kylie Mcdonald told News Of The Area, “It's

q Prolific striker Kylie McDonald scoring for the Eagles against the Woolgoolga Wildcats.

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disappointing not to finish out the season, but as a team we are still proud of the year we have had. “To see all the girls step up and play the way we did, considering the amount of serious injuries we had was amazing. “It's a testimony to our work ethic and the thought Neil (Witherdin) put in, yeah the Eagles,” chanted Kylie. Eagles coach Neil Witherdin was disappointed to miss out on finals football but was

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her husband Ray, in March 2021, told News Of The Area, “We’ve been delighted with our move to the Coffs Coast; the beautiful location and the thriving café, arts and community interest groups in the area. “It’s always been important to us to be part of a community and the change in working patterns due to the pandemic meant we could make the move away from a big city. “We are looking forward to making a contribution here in our new community.” *Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) Regional Movers Index Report

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q Boambee Eagles 2021 Women’s Division One Premiers.

inspired by the team’s progress during the season. “The women's premier league season unfortunately finished prematurely due to COVID, it was disappointing for the Eagles not to play finals as that is what we had been working towards all year. “On reflection though, a lot of credit must go to the Eagles players for putting themselves in the position of being nine points clear of second place. “This group of girls were amazing after losing

three of their star players to long term injuries requiring surgery, the rest of the players just rolled up their sleeves and continued to work hard with their training and on the field. “They lost their first game of the season and never tasted defeat again, in fact the further the season went the better they got. “Congratulations to the Eagles and all associated with this team , it has been inspiring to watch the progress,” said Neil.

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New Stands at Coffs United By David WIGLEY

PLAYERS and coaches from Coffs City United erected two new spectator stands last Sunday to improve the football experience at their home ground at Mclean Street. Club volunteers Glen

Williams, Steve Douglass, Lewis Pietrini, Scott Goddard, Shane Mckenna and Aaren Allsop swapped their football boots for drills and wrenches as they spent the day building the new stands which will increase the crowd capacity at home matches.

q Two new stands at Mclean Street, home ground of Coffs City United FC.

Committee member Steve Douglass said the new stands will help take the Club forward. “We’ve had a really good season in Coastal Premier League, women's football and junior football, we are getting more supporters at home matches so our

q Glen Williams, Steve Douglass, Lewis Pietrini, Scott Goddard and Shane Mckenna.

treasurer Greg Singleton suggested we get new stands and he organised the purchase. “We put out a shout to our senior players and there was a great response, fortunately some of the lads are tradies

and have all the tools which helped a lot. “Improving the football experience for spectators will encourage more supporters to attend our home matches which will not only improve the atmosphere but also give

SCU Marlins Rugby Club find a new home for 2022 By David WIGLEY THE SCU Marlins Rugby Club announced that all home games will be played at the Coffs Harbour Sport and Leisure Park for the 2022 season. Marlins Club President Chris Rowthorne anticipates a natural increase in player and spectator numbers due to the move. “This is a huge win for the club, Southern Cross University has been a great home for our club, but the capital required to bring the playing surface,

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change room facilities and spectator infrastructure to the desired standard is well beyond what is available. “We will continue to train and have close links to the Uni and the move is purely for game days. “We are excited that we will be playing on the best surface with the best player and spectator facilities in the competition from 2022. “We are an inclusive rugby club providing rugby opportunities for kids from the age of seven through to the seniors and the club has a reputation for producing representative players that

The Marlins under 14s were undefeated minor premiers.

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the players a lift. “Each stand holds around 30 people so the extra capacity of approximately 60 supporters with good views will be a big bonus to help keep the club moving forwards,” said Steve.

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go on to have professional rugby careers. “I would like to thank the council representatives for their support and endorsement in securing the move and the University representatives for also endorsing the move, we can’t wait for our first home game in 2022,” said Chris. The Marlins had an impressive 2021 season, showing their strength across all divisions, finishing in second place in first grade, reserve grade and women's grade in the regular season and the

under 14s having a stellar season taking out the minor premiership and winning all of their matches. Director of Rugby and first grade captain AJ Gilbert said the move will continue to help their growth. “This is a significant step in taking the club in the direction we wanted, our committee has worked tirelessly all season, and this is a deserved reward. “Players and coaches can’t wait to play at our new home ground, bring on 2022,” said AJ.

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North Coast Football development program trials By Aiden BURGESS NORTH Coast Football are putting out the call for junior footballers who want to take their game to the next level, or even to the highest level. North Coast Football will be offering player development programs as part of the 2022 representative season. Trials for the programs will be held between Monday, 22 November and Saturday, 27 November at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park. The programs have seen some participants go on to play elite level football for the Matildas, A League, and W League. The NPL program involves children aged 13 to 16 playing in the National Premier League Youth competition with 22 matches against Newcastle and MidNorth Coast teams. Players play for North Coast, and training commences in December ahead of the competition starting in March.

The Skills Acquisition Phase (SAP) program involves children aged nine to 12 training twice a week with North Coast Football and training with the club, and playing in local competitions at the weekend. The program commences in November and runs through to the end of September. Head of the NPL and SAP programs Alex Nolan said they allowed local juniors to develop their football skills as they challenge the best players in the state. “The SAP and NPL Program offer talented footballers a chance to develop as an athlete; technically, tactically, physically and psychologically,” he said. “The programs allow players to challenge themselves against the best players in Northern NSW and offer pathways to players identified for State and National teams and A-League and W-League clubs.” Nolan outlined the

q North Coast Football are looking for players to trial for 2022 representative programs.

specific factors the programs offered junior players. “The SAP program offers players two extra sessions a week on top of their community football training,” he said . “Training focuses on mastering the ball and actions on the field, developing their perception, decision making and execution of actions.

“Players are involved in a monthly carnival with teams across northern NSW. “The NPL program offers players three sessions a week; two sessions a week focusing on game training and one session focusing on strength, conditioning, speed and agility. “Players will be training in a high-expectations environment that will

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the education development the individual.” Nolan said a desire to improve and a high level of commitment was imperative. “To join the SAP and NPL programs, you must be a player who is always looking to improve,” he said. “Players must be dedicated to the team and training

at a high intensity. “There is a level of technical skill and tactical awareness needed and an expectation that players are committed both on and off the field.” Anyone interested in joining the National Premier League Youth Program or Skills Acquisition Phase Program can register at northcoastfootball.com.au.

Horseman and Quinn Cooper who excel in sportsmanship and fairness consistent within the spirit of the game, have commitment to improving their personal skills, and for their contribution to the community outside cricket. Jack Horseman was a

member of the Sawtell Cricket Club’s premiership winning side who won the 2020/21 North Coast Cricket Council’s Premier League title. Horseman was one of Sawtell’s best bowlers last season taking 10 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 12.3. This included a vital spell of 2/25 from 14 overs in Sawtell’s grand final win

against the Northern Districts Rebels at Richardson Park. Quinn Cooper spent last season playing junior representative cricket for Valleys Cricket in the under 14’s inter-district competition, where he starred with the ball taking 5 wickets at an average of 4.8. Cooper also chipped in with the bat averaging 21 runs.

Both the two scholarship recipients also spent last summer playing representative cricket away from home. Horseman represented the North Coastal Zone at the Northern NSW Country Challenge in Tamworth, while Cooper played for Northern NSW at the State Challenge in Canberra.

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North Coast cricketers receive scholarships as players of the year By Aiden BURGESS

TWO of the North Coast’s best young cricketers have been recognised for their recent achievements and great sportsmanship. Jack Horseman and Quinn Cooper have been awarded

the John McMahon OAM Scholarships as the North Coast Cricket Council’s Young and Junior Cricketers of the Year for the 2020/21 season. The scholarships are awarded by the North Coastal Cricket Zone to young cricketers such as Jack

Coffs Colts prepare for cricket season

q The Coffs Coast Colts won last year's T20 Cup.

The change from winter into spring can only mean one thing for a group of the region’s sportspeople - the start of a new cricket season.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE change from winter into spring can only mean one thing for a group of the region’s sportspeople - the start of a new cricket season. The Coffs Coast Colts are one club who have begun preparations for the upcoming Coffs Harbour District Cricket

Association’s 2021/22 season. Colts players have begun training with a recent weekend session at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park, which followed a recent cricket club meeting. The Colts are coming off a season in which they won the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup.

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The Colts won the T20 title with an eight-run win against Nana Glen in the grand final at the Ce.x Coffs International Stadium. The Colts also won another title in season 2020/21, winning the under 12’s premiership. The Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association is still to release its draw for season 2021/22.

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Best junior teams of the winter season By Aiden BURGESS

2021 produced a number of outstanding junior teams across all sports. The standouts of their respective competitions, these excellent teams would not get the chance to prove their greatness on grand final day due to the lockdown and cancellation of finals series. The following are the best junior sporting teams of the 2021 winter season. S a w t e l l / To o r m i n a Saints Youth Girls: The super Saints were arguably the best junior team on the AFL North Coast. Went through their season undefeated with 11 straight wins on their way to making the grand final before its cancellation due to lockdown.

Bellingen Bats 14 and 16 Girls: Bellingen FC made it a title double in the Community Football girls competitions, with the two Bats sides awarded 2021 season premiers in the 14s and 16s girls. The Bellingen 14’s girls won 13 of 14 games, while the 16’s remained undefeated winning 13 games and drawing 3. Port Macquarie junior AFL teams: Port proved to be AFL North Coast’s best junior club in 2021, with the under 11s 13s and 15s winning minor premierships and making their respective grand finals before they were cancelled due to the lockdown. Sawtell Panthers under 13s and 14s: The Panthers were a dominant force in the

under 13s beating all before them to go undefeated with an amazing for and against record. The Panthers under 14s also sat at the top of their competition with 10 wins and a draw from their 12 games. Coffs Harbour Allstars: Were the minor premiers of the Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s junior competition. Boambee Bombers 15 Boys: Went through the 2021 season undefeated on their way to becoming the Coffs Boys season premiers. SCU Marlins under 14s: One of the best junior clubs of the Upper Mid North Coast Rugby Union competition, the Marlins won the 2021 under 14s minor premiership. Coffs Coast Tigers 17 Boys: The 2021 season

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q The Sawtell/Toormina Saints Youth Girls were one of the best junior teams of the 2021 winter season. premiers had a fantastic season going through undefeated with 13 wins and 3 draws. Coffs City United Lions and Coffs Coast Tigers 14 Boys: The two Coffs clubs were the standout teams of the 14 Boys competition, both

finishing with 13 wins from 14 games. The Lions were awarded season premiers due to a superior goal difference. Northern Storm 12 and 16 Boys: The Korora kids won two season premierships, with the Tornadoes taking

out the 12 Boys title and the Troopers winning the 16s boys. Sawtell Scorpions 12 Girls: Produced a magnificent undefeated season on the back of a dominant defence which conceded just two goals in 15 games.

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association are looking for coaches to guide the Coffs Harbour Suns teams for the upcoming 2022 representative season. The Suns are coming off a big 2021 representative season in which 140 juniors featured in 15 teams, the biggest number of teams Coffs Basketball has seen for some time. Anyone interested in coaching a Suns team in 2022 can express their interest by emailing coaches@ coffsharbourbasketball.com. au. For anyone interested in playing for the Suns next season, representative trials

will be held when restrictions on community sport are lifted. Coffs Harbour Suns coach Felicity Cook espoused the benefits of joining the Suns coaching community. “To be part of a community, and give back to junior players looking to develop their skills,” she said. “Also, to further your communication and leadership skills, and make meaningful relationships with like-minded coaches. “And to follow a pathway into coaching representative and Basketball NSW programs.” The Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s

winter season was in full swing before last month's lockdown put a halt to the competitions. The Coffs Harbour Basketball Association features senior and junior competitions played throughout each week at Sportz Central The women’s competitions are played on Tuesday night, while the men’s are played on Wednesday night. High school competitions are played on Friday afternoon and evenings, while primary school competitions are played on Saturday mornings.

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q Coffs Harbour Basketball Association are looking for coaches for the 2022 representative season.

Group 2 Rugby League look for exemption to continue finals series

q Teams like Ladies League Tag minor premiers the Coffs Harbour Comets could still compete in a Group 2 Rugby League finals series this year.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE recent lockdown and subsequent restrictions on community sport has meant the cancellation of a number of finals series. But Group 2 Rugby League is still holding out hope it can complete its finals series this year. Group 2 officials requested an exemption when it was announced community sport would not continue, despite a directive from the News South Wales Rugby League stating that all competitions across the state had been cancelled. Member for Coffs

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Harbour Gurmesh Singh was hoping gaining an exemption would mean the resumption of the 2021 finals series. “There is a possibility that it could happen, what that looks like we don’t know yet we’re hoping that the Office of Sport will work with Health to get that exemption because as long as it's within the rules it should be fine to go ahead,” he said. “At the end of the day I think it's a bit premature to be saying whether the Group 2 games will go ahead or not go ahead.” Group 2 Rugby League

President Warren Gilkinson said the competition was well prepared to continue its finals series. “We had all COVID responsibilities and everyone had to sign in, all this was all put in place and we had set our competition out to finish in the right manner and we would have gone ahead with no crowds,” he said. Gilkinson expressed his disappointment that the restrictions on community sport were not lifted. “Community sport where you are training and running and keeping your mental health good didn’t

even get a look in,” he said. “It's disgusting for the community.”

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Group 2 Rugby League had completed its elimination semi-finals

just before the August 14 lockdown was implemented.

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Triathletes Gearing Up For the Season By David WIGLEY

THE triathlon season start is fast approaching with the first splash, ride and run event scheduled for the morning of Sunday,September 26 hosted by Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club, pending the lifting of the ban on community sport. Race Director Mark Garner said, “Whether we are allowed to race or not, now is a timely reminder to make sure you have the correct gear, and if you do, get your equipment checked over, especially your bike and helmet. “The Club has a ready to use checklist that helps newcomers to tick off what they need for race day, and it’s also available on the Club’s

website. “If you’ve not done much in the way of exercise, now is a great time to dust off the runners and set yourself a plan to put some fitness into the body. “If you haven’t got a bike, see if you can borrow one, any bike will do to get you going. “If you would like more information about what it takes to get started, get in contact with the club via Facebook messenger, e-mail or checkout the website www.coffstri.com.au. “If you are looking to join in and participate, the club offers the opportunity to try an event without committing to a full membership,” said Mark.

q Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club kitting up for the new season.

Motor Festival Postponed

q Bob Carle president of The Coffs Coast Festival of MotorSport with Andrew Fraser and Gurmesh Singh.

By David WIGLEY

COFFS Coast Festival of MotorSport President Bob Carle recently announced the postponement of November’s planned events, but says the Festival will be back bigger and better in 2022. “While we are disappointed for 2021, we are looking forward to an even bigger and better event in 2022 with many additional local clubs coming forward requesting to stage events. “Given that competitors from many parts of Australia are unlikely to be able to travel in the

SPORTS RESULTS Woolgoolga Golf Club Results WOOLGOOLGA Golf Club Results 12 September 2nd Round Club Championship 18 Hole Stroke

Woolgoolga Men’s Bowling Club Results By Glenn LANE

WOOLGOOLGA Men’s Bowling Club Results Tuesday 14/9/21 J Paterno and D Wesney

Park Beach Women Social Bowls By Ann WORBOYS

Sponsor Geoff King Motors A Winner M. Bird 70 cb A R/up D. Penson 70 B Winner D. Hansen 71 B R/up J. Brennan 72 C Winner T. Swan 69 C R/up P. Crook D Winner R. Richardson 69 cb

defeated B Dodson and B Ford 16 - 15 D Mason and R Whelan defeated J Taylor and N Womersley 21 - 14 B Merchant and C Attard defeated B Richards and B Parker 28 - 12 J Hurrell and T Allen defeated S Noad and J Evans 30 - 19

PARK Beach Women Social Bowls 15/09/2021 J Rodwell, A Worboys, J Woodford 18 d D Walsh, P Garner, D Peake 9 H Illingsworth, D Allen,

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short-term, the Coffs Coast Festival of MotorSport made the decision to cancel the 2021 event to avoid any costly last-minute cancellations for teams, organisers and fans,” said Carle. The festival, scheduled for November, included a range of motor sport events planned to coincide with the finale of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) which would have seen international competitors taking part alongside Australian-based teams, however the APRC had also recently been cancelled. Bob Carle applauded

the support from the community and stakeholders. “The local community has been extremely supportive of what we’ve tried to achieve, and we’ve had strong backing from the Coffs Harbour City Council. “I’d also like to thank the NSW Government for its support of this event, and we hope to be able to confirm details of the 2022 Festival soon, which we know will deliver significant benefits for our region. “The support from local sponsors has been tremendous, particularly the CeX Group and Geoff King Motors,” said Mr Carle. To stay up-to-date on all aspects of the Coffs Coast Festival of Motor Sport 2022, you can visit the website at www. coffscoastmotorsport.com.

Email them to us: media@newsofthearea.com.au D R/up B. Lawrence 69 VETS 13 September 9 Hole Stroke Winner A. Hankinson R/up C. Robinson MIDWEEK MENS 15 September 18 Hole Stableford Sponsor Coffs Coast

B Martin and T Teer defeated G Pallister and G McInerney 18 - 16 J Thompson and S Dodd defeated J Weston and R Baguley 23 - 8 N Campbell and I Logan defeated S Bailey and R Bennell 20 - 19 C Irvine, S Stirling 15 d P Poulton, G Staunton-Latimer, J Kennedy, J Bishop 14 C Taylor, D Doyle, B White 21 d M Trengrove, T Rhodes, B Johns 11

Sports Physio Winner R. Hinds 39 cb R/up J. Dickson 39 3rd D. Lee 38 4th D. Watson 37 5th Mali Loomes 36 18 September 3rd Round Club Championship Sponsor Geoff King

CEX Woolgoolga Ladies Bowls

By Sue BRACHER WELL, as everyone can say it was great to get back to bowls. 4.9.2021 Woolgoolga Ladies played one game of three bowl triples and three games

I Robinson, A Stone, R Crestani 15 d M Phillips, J Long, V Slater 13 A Oak, S Bischa, D Crockett 22 d J Clarke, L McLeod, R Jupp, S Betts 4

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Motors A Winner D. Penson A R/up A Hart B. Winner T. Smith B R/up Mark Loomes C Winner A. Cork C R/up P. Crook D Winner J. Woods D R/up R. Mackenzie Club Championship

Club Champion Aaron Hart A Winner Aaron Hart A Res Winner Brad Smith B Winner Ray King C Winner Peter Croke D Winner Tim Sutherland

M Gudgeon, C Garrett, C Jones 27 d D Futcher, S Wilson, Y Schmidt 13 B Bodel, K Kershaw, V Maher, A Wroe 26 d K Moody, M England, D Jones,

S Hancock 9 J Farrelly, T Welsh, P Russell 24 d J Watkins/R DeMeio, L McLean, L Loadsman 11

of three bowl pairs. Rink 9 C Boyden V O’Brien M Short (D) S Bracher, R Gurber, J Logan. Rink 10 J Gibbons, H Dunbar (D) S Sweeney, R Wesney. Rink 11 H Pallister, D Washfold (D) J Lynn, D Porta.

Rink 12 M Brookes, W Bracher (D) M Campos, E Nielsen. 16/9/21 We had two games of three bowl pairs 18 ends S Bracher, W Bracher (D) T Churchill, M Short, C Mitchell, S Sweeney(D) J Lynn, D Washfold.

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16 SEPTEMBER - Single Stableford sponsored by Coffs Harbour Toyota (234 starters). Lakes: Bruce Connell (10) 41, Alex Geddes (11) 40, Alan Burns (22) 39, Bruce Pfeifer (20)

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PARK Beach Mens Triples 16/09/2021 M Bellube, L Frail, B Garner d G Williams, R Beaumont, B Kelly 17 – 8 K Williams, P McLachlin d T McLean, F Prins 26 – 12 T O’Halloran, A Dorrington, D Hull d J McLeod, P Newman, G Wallce 25 – 16 I Trengove, B Worboys, M Clark d D Francis, S Crawford, P Wirth 23 – 14 C Williamson, R Wisely, K Kaaden d J Robinson, W Grimshaw, R Harris 22 – 17 J Eding, A Barker, G Colman d L Goodacre, R Host, J Bishop 22 – 16 P Jenkins, G Howard, A Pike d M Jenkins, L Boekeman, H Betts

Sawtell Golf Results By Janet O’DOWD

14/9 MEDLEY Stableford A: Cameron Pollard 41c/b. Garry Jacobson 41. B: David Jackson 41, Garry Herbert 39. C: Mal Jensen 44, Mark Taylor 43. Balls to 36c/b. Hole in One: Robert Hayes on 15th 15/9 Stableford A: Natalie Jacobs 40, Kate Thornborough 39. B: Jennifer Ball 45, Vicki McNamara 43. Balls to 35c/b 17/9 Medley Stableford Natalie Jacobs 40. Balls to 37.

CEX Urunga Ladies Golf Results By Lois MILHAM

WEDNESDAY 15/09/21 Fairways Challenge Stableford Sponsor: Ladies Golf

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association By Colin CUTT

ON Tuesday, 14 September, 31 golfers competed at Bellingen Golf Course in a single stableford, which was also the 1st round of the MNCVGA championships. Winner: Mary Ann Perry 40 c/b, 1st runner-up (NSW Grass Roots Voucher) Dennis Ashton 40, 2nd runner-up Phil Lynch 39 c/b, 3rd runner-up Eric Wise 39. Ball run to 32 pts. Of note, Colin Cutt and Les Mohr both had eagles on the 2nd hole. Also, on Tuesday, 14th September, 39 golfers competed at Urunga CEX Golf Course in a single stableford, which was also the 1st round of

38c/b. Balls to 34c/b. East: Peter Gawn (12) 39, Simon Callaghan (15) 38, Jeff Howlett (19) 37, Max Phillips (17) 36c/b. Balls to 33c/b. West: Doug Alaban (25) 42, Brian Cottle (15) 41c/b, Brian May (14) 41c/b, Grant Purdy (8) 41. Balls to 35c/b. Gross: Matt Cropper (Scr) 34. Super-6 winners: Earl Walters, Jeff Howlett, Brian May.

24 – 15 B Wellard, P Rambow, R Aitken d L Miles, D Catling, D Orchard 22 – 19 B Odmark, T Duncan, D Hall d P Woodsell, J Bennett, D Condon 17 – 8 N Condon, J Thorn, G Power d K Crooks, T Gordon, R Shephard 30 – 16 A Taylor, H Katala, J Swan d C Holland, M Nicholson, D Wilson 26 – 12 T Welsh, P Lilly, H Slater d P Booth, N McKee, J Wills 21 – 17 Park Beach Open Pairs 17/09/2021 T McEntyre, J Phillips d D Futcher, R Lane 18 – 10 G Staunton-Latimer, G Chalmers d W & M Feeney 16 – 15 J & D Stirton d S & D Hancock 16 – 14 K & T Blow d J Clancy, C Cutt 28 – 9 M Star, S Rodwell d F Chetcuti, S Campbell 24 – 13 Visitor from Gunnedah 18/9 Stableford A: Ben Gray 43, Ken Higgins 40c/b, Gary Devine 40. B: David Meyers 40c/b, John Lyall 40, Joe Cavallaro37c/b. C: Michael Griffith 49, James Swilks 45, Peter Patton 40. Balls to 36c/b. Eagles: Cameron Pollard on 12th, Michael Griffith on 17th 18/9 Punters Club Series 4 A: Michelle Blackman 23, Lee Stewart 22. B: Pauline Barnes 22c/b, Bronwyn Nicholson 22c/b. Balls to 20 19/9 Medley Stableford Karen Leighton 47, Craig Gardner 43, Gary Leighton 41c/b. Balls to 38c/b. Visitors from Armidale, Coffs Harbour. Winner: C.Winzer 36 pts c/b R/Up: L.Milham 36 points Balls: C.Winzer, L.Milham, M.Cooper, K.Thick, S.Valentine, L.Skaines Friday 17/09/21 Stableford 2 Divs Sponsor: Ladies Golf

the MNCVGA championships. Winner: Brian Sheridan 43, 1st runner-up (NSW Grass Roots Voucher) Kevin Walker 42, 2nd runner-up Frank Stanton 39, 3rd runner-up John Hall 38. NTP’s: Paul Ryan (3rd), John Landale (12th), Mark Stuckey (9th & 18th). Ball run to 32 pts.

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RESULTS for 20 September 2021 9 Hole Stroke Net, 33 Starters Ladies D Gillard 28 W c/b, M Bryant 28, L Kimber 30 c/b Men G Dawson 25 W c/b, C Williamson 25, D Allen 26.

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Email them to us: media@newsofthearea.com.au 18 September Single Stableford (263 starters). Lakes: Ed Potter (17) 43, Blake Smoothy (25) 42, Blake Andrews (16) 41, Werner Krex (31) 39, Greg Feltis (12) 38c/b. Balls to 34c/b. East: Mark Norberry (13) 40, Andrew Fisher (8) 39c/b, Adam Nightingale (15) 39, Bryan Maxwell (12) 38c/b, Paul Mealey

(14) 38c/b. Balls to 32c/b. West: Luke Bain (22) 40, Des Lemin (18) 38, Rex Neill (16) 37, Ron Smith (17) 36c/b, Harry McMillan (+2) 36c/b. Balls to 33c/b. Gross: Billy Flanagan (+1) 38. Eagle: Andy Carter (23rd). Super-6 winners: Blake Andrews, Gerry Boys, Steve Grumley.

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Judy Ames and Trevor Bissett 23 on count back Joan Levingston and Lyn Whitelaw 23 Jeff Howlett and Jill Howlett 22 on count back Mary Mason and Chris Tessari 22 on count back Ros Bennett and Elizabeth Habgood 22. The No Nearest the pins winners: Ken Barber and Michael Scott Par each on 3rd and 6th holes Draw from cards: Rozay Allwright Par on 3rd hole Ross Brown Par on 3rd Next week is a Single Stableford.

M & C Ireland d V Slater and R Oakley 19 – 12 J Murtas, B White d S & P Bischa 23 – 10 D Doyle, L Clancy d C & C Jones 21 – 13 A McConaghy, J Kennedy d L McLeod, D Lindner 20 – 14 C Allen, C Weatherall d A Stone, P Russell 21 – 5- 11 R Baker, K Cutmore d J Kennedy, J Phillips 24 T Rhodes, G Duffey d A Wroe, L Loadsman 30 – 11 D Nutchey-Robinson, M Muscat d B Johns, R Aitken 18 – 16 Park Beach Open Pairs 18/09/2021 N Dean, G Stanford d T Gordon, K Williams 20 R Baker, K Cutmore d K Kennedy, J Phillips 24 – 17 M Benham, R Harris d G Power, M Clark 19 – 15 P Hall, D Holland d R Aitken, B Johns 24 – 8 G Neive, S Campbell d P Poulton,

By Vicki SILVER COFFS Harbour Golf Club Monday Vets results Monday 20 September 2021. 50 Members played a 4BBB in brilliant golfing conditions, over 9 holes. The Winners: Nijole McNally and Marilyn Waterhouse 24 on count back Norman Shannon and David Haynes 24 on count back Lois Elsworthy and Jo Corrigan 24. Ball Comp: Div 1 Winner: M.Bishop 36 Pts Div 1 R/Up: R.Telford 35 Pts Div 2 Winner: M.Rowe 36 Pts Div 2 R/Up: S.Valentine 35 Pts c/b Balls: M.Bishop, R.Telford, M.Rowe, S.Valentine, K.Fitzgerald, F.Jones, A.Gee, M.Hulst

Coffs Harbour Ladies Golf Results By Helen RHODES

TUESDAY 14 September - Single Stableford 9 Hole Comp with 72 starters A Grade - Jo Corrigan 22, Glenice Cutt 21 c/b, Gayle Johnson 21, Carolyn Daley 19. B Grade - Jenny Malouf 26, Vicky Hunter 24, June Curry 22, Chris Cuthbert 21. Pro Shop Super 3 - Yvonne Avery, Jenny Malouf. Wed 15 September - 2 Person Ambrose with 136 starters Judith Kruse & Keryn Little 60.25, Jodi Murdoch & Amelia MehmetGrohn 62.5, Jo Habgood & Jos Mitchell

B Walmsley 17 – 15 R Lane, D Condon d R O’Keefe, R Holloway 20 – 11 B Bain, M Wren d D Hull, R Shephard 33 – 12 R Host, J Bishop d A & P Wroe 27 – 16 W Grimshaw, R Oakley d D Catling, P Rambow 44 – 13 C Williamson, T Welsh d D Powell, A Pike 28 – 22 Park Beach Social Triples 19/09/2021 P Quinlan, S Bischa, C Hart d P Orr, A Oak, A Hardcastle 16 – 10 P Ruelton, A Orr, H Illimngworth d M Srat, J Rodwell, D Walsh 12 – 7 D Peake, C Dodds, R Harter d G Staunton-Latimer, R McIntyre, T Rhodes 20 – 17 M England, B Bodell, C England d S Campbell, A Worboys, B Worboys 18 – 6 M Trengove, J Flynn, I Trengove d C Taylor, G Flynn, M Clark 18 – 10

Congratulations to all the winners. Special congratulations to Marie Rowe, our Division 2 winner, who is no less than 92 years young, a no nonsense player, up the middle, on the green, in the hole. Job done. You are our benchmark Marie.

66.5, Carrie Fagan & Greer Galloway 67.75, Kit Goodsell & Janelle Passlow 68 c/b. Sat 18 September - Single Stableford with 51 starters Rebecca Gill 44, Sue Seaton 41, Suzanne McOrist 40. Pro Shop Super Six - Rozay Allwright.

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CALLADINE Lois Ada 18th September 2021, peacefully at home with her daughter Debbie by her side, late of Coffs Harbour. Beloved daughter of Malc (dec’d) & Rita. Much loved wife of Patrick (dec’d). Loving mother & mother-in-law of Sharon & Peter, Debbie & Paul and Jodie & Jason. Adored nan of Joshua, Dylan, Amy, Kristy and great-nan of their families. Dear sister of Geoff and Roslyn.

BELL Jessie Elaine OAM 12th September 2021, passed surrounded by her loving family, late of Coffs Harbour. Adoring wife of Bob (dec’d). Caring mother & mother-in-law of Vonda & Elwin (dec’d), Graham & Dorne, Harry & Jan, Robert & Ann and Lionel (dec’d). Nan of Kim, Terry, Brett, Troy, Brad, Cassandra, Nerissa, Wayne, Scott (dec’d) and Tracey. Great-grandmother of her many great-grandchildren.

Aged 83 Years Now At Peace A private family Funeral Service was held for Lois at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

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Aged 101 Years Will Be Missed Jessie’s private family Funeral Service was held on Monday 20th September 2021.

CRABB, Jeanette Ann Passed peacefully on 19 September 2021. Loving wife of Ken. Loved mother of Ben, Bonnie & Anna. Adored grandma to Maxine, Georgia, Nikita, Johanna, Thea, Chelsea, Archie & Holly. Aged 76 years. Forever Loved By Family Special thanks to the wonderful ICU team at Coffs Harbour Hospital.

PAYNE-ROSE Iris Maude 13th September 2021, peacefully at RFBI Coffs Harbour Masonic Village. Loving wife of George and James (dec’d). Cherished mum of Rita, Jim and Jeffrey (dec’d). Adored ‘Marna’ of all their children.

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15th September 2021 Much loved husband of Narelle. Loving father of Lisa and Kiara, and brother-in-law of Cass Mallinson. Rob had many sides to him. He had a wonderful sense of humour; his big heart had a great impact on many.

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20th September 2021, passed peacefully at Mater Christi Aged Care, late of Marian Grove. Loving wife of Bert (dec’d). Caring mother of John and Phillip. Nana of Tara, Erinn and Josh. Great-nana of Arlo.

13th September 2021, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Late of Coffs Harbour. Much loved wife of Bill (dec’d). Loving mother of Michael, Paul, Narelle and their partners. ‘Little Nanny’ of Jared, Trent, Zali, Ben, Chaise and Reed. Sister of Rosalie and David. A special thanks to Dr. Neville Wulff and the Palliative Care team at Coffs Harbour Health Campus.

Aged 95 Years Dearly Missed A private cremation was held for Leigh at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

Aged 85 Years Will Be Missed

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16th September 2021, passed peacefully at Grange Care Community, late of Coffs Harbour. Beloved wife of Bernard (dec’d). Loving mother of Eric (dec’d), Paul, Kerry, Peter and their partners. Grandmother of 10 & great-grandmother of 12.

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LARKIN, Betty Patricia “Mama” 19th September 2021 at Royal Freemasons Aged Care Raleigh Urunga. Born in Redfern, late of Mullaway, Narrabri & Brewarrina. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Stephen and Erica, Karen and Barry, Wallis and John, Shayne and David. Much loved Grandmother and “Mama” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was blessed with love and support from her huge extended family, long term friends and neighbours. Aged 91 and at peace with her husband and love of her life Wal. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Monday, 27th of September 2021 commencing at 11.30am. In view of current health restrictions social distancing will apply. Betty’s service will also be live streamed via the Allied Funeral Home Facebook page. In the caring hands of

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RAMSAY David West ‘Davo’ 20th September 2021, late of Marian Grove. Devoted husband of Valetta (dec’d). Loving father & father-in-law of Karen & Ken, Janette & Brett and Mitchell (dec’d). Loved grandfather of Farley, Clint, Clair, Daniel and their partners. Adored great-grandfather of their families. Aged 94 Years The Man In The Picture, He’s Our Hero, He’s Our Dad! Relatives and friends are invited to attend Davo’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 28th September 2021, commencing at 2.30 pm. Current Covid-19 health restrictions will apply. Davo’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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COMPANION Ezywash twin tub portable washing machine as new $100 Single Electric Bed & mattress $180. Wheel chair $40. KS Ensemble $30. Samsung 9kg Automatic washing machine $80. All in VGC 0427 919 590 F030921

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COLORBOND alum panel. Biscuit colour or paint it. 259cms long x 82cms wide. (New costs $150.00) Will sell for $65.00 0415 981 605

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VACUUM cleaner Nilfisk Meteor, 12 months old all attachments, as new $100. 0448 940 891

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NORTH Coast Swim Academy have dived back into action and coach Daniel Bannerman says the students have taken to it like a duck to water. “Despite four weeks of lockdown the juniors adjusted really quickly and are back into the swing of things and hitting fast times again. “Some of the swimmers have been training in the ocean during lockdown and others have been doing land based exercises to stay in shape. “The seniors have taken a little longer to adjust but after two weeks of training they should be getting back to feeling good in the water. “We have been training indoors over winter, it’s pretty cold at 5:30am but at around 7:30am when the sun starts shining some of the students have been swimming outdoors, we will slowly move outdoors as the weather gets warmer. “We have many swimmers including several state swimmers who were looking forward to competing in carnivals but unfortunately all community sports are off at the moment, but that is fine, we are focussed on technique and speed so when things open up and running again we are ready to compete at the highest levels,” said Daniel. Provider #PR-40000780

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