Coffs Coast News Of The Area 29 MAY 2026

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Dogs providing full-time support at Toormina

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The program is run through Wellbeing Support Dogs Mid North Coast, a local organisation founded by Bree Rooney.

Ms Rooney is also a staff member at Toormina High, and Ellie and Delilah are her own dogs.

She takes them class to class each day and helps run the wellbeing programs within the school - a uniquely personal investment in student welfare.

Toormina High School’s head teacher for wellbeing, Scott Gale said the program reflects the school's commitment to inclusive support.

"Our goal is for every student to feel known, supported and connected," Mr Gale said.

"Staff relationships form the foundation of our wellbeing approach, and Delilah and Ellie enhance that by helping students open conversations, regulate emotions and feel comfortable at school."

The program is underpinned by a strong wellbeing framework, with staff providing structured mentoring alongside the dogs' daily presence.

The initiative has also strengthened ties beyond the school gate.

Ellie and Delilah have become familiar faces to families and community members who greet them each morning on arrival.

Dogs Connect, which supports more than 400 schools across Australia with wellbeing dog programs, said the results were consistent wherever the model was properly embedded.

"When a dog is properly integrated into a school community, it creates a genuine culture shift - not a short-term novelty," a Dogs Connect spokesperson said.

"These programs consistently help decrease behavioural incidents, reduce time out of class and increase attendance rates."

Forum tackles cost-of-living challenges

By Andrew VIVIAN

MORE than 60 percent of low-income households across the Coffs Harbour-Grafton region are experiencing housing stress and frontline services are stretched thin.

This was the backdrop and key focus of a “Local Connect Forum” convened in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, 19 May.

The NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), in partnership with the Gurehlgam Corporation and Blue Sky Community Services, brought together 25 nongovernment organisations (NGOs), local councils, and social service and community health providers to discuss the region’s most pressing challenges and potential solutions, including a coordinated response to the fuel and cost-of-living crisis.

Across the Coffs Harbour-Grafton area, data (which is at least two years old) shows that 60.9 percent of households are in housing stress, 70 percent name food as one of their top three cost pressures and 17 percent are living in poverty, higher than the

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state average across every single age.

Local services have reported rising demand for support, with many people seeking help for the first time.

NCOSS Policy and Advocacy Director Ben McAlpine said the scale of need is outpacing what services can deliver.

“Higher fuel costs due are punishing already stretched household budgets in regional NSW,” he said.

“Rent is through the roof.

“Grocery bills continue to climb, and the social and community services holding people up are being asked to do more with less, for longer.”

Mr McAlpine said while regional people were suffering from high prices at the bowser, the effects of fuel price spikes are much more widespread.

“The ripple effect is they have to reduce or lose access to health appointments,” he said.

“They lose connection to family and community.

“They lose work.

“And often children’s school attendance is

impacted.

“Geography is shaping disadvantage in this state, and the response has not matched the scale of what’s happening on the ground.”

Mr McAlpine said the forum was an opportunity for frontline organisations and their staff to share their challenges, build new networks and learn about best-practice solutions to better support communities.

The main issues raised in the forum were a lack of services for domestic and family violence, lack of government funding for place-based community organisations such as neighbourhood, community and Aboriginal centres, and inadequate access to healthcare.

“It is very difficult for victim survivors to be assisted adequately, particularly with accommodation and it is difficult and expensive to get access to GPs, dentists and specialists for many people, “ Mr. McAlpine said.

“Everyone in attendance agreed that the situation for many people in the Coffs Harbour area is worse than what official numbers suggest.”

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Coffs records increase in homelessness

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NSW in 2026.

Each year the NSW Government partners with local organisations across the state to complete “street counts” to provide a pointin-time count of the number of people in a geographical location observed to be experiencing street homelessness.

These organisations include Specialist Homelessness Services, local councils, Community

Housing Providers, Aboriginal organisations, local community groups and NSW Police.

The 2026 Street Count was conducted across more than 461 towns and suburbs in 77 local government areas between 23 February and 19 March.

Counting, undertaken on a single night, found Coffs Harbour's homeless population rose by 52 in 12 months to reach 151 people sleeping rough.

Port Macquarie recorded

a rise of 47, bringing its 2026 total to 116.

The Hunter and Central Coast also recorded significant increases, with 100 people sleeping on the streets of the Central Coast alone - 34 more than in 2025.

In the Hunter, Newcastle recorded the highest numbers with 66 people sleeping rough, followed by Lake Macquarie with 60 and Port Stephens with 35.

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Barbeques galore

By Andrea FERRARI

AFTER almost two weeks of inclement weather, Lions Club of Coffs Harbour catering volunteers conducted an ad-hoc barbeque at Pete’s Place on Wednesday 20 May.

“We fed around 40 hungry people on the lawn under a clear blue sky with sunshine,” Lions members Chris and Rosemary Hansen told News Of The Area.

During the morning the Lions members were presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Pete’s Place management

spokesperson said the figures reflected what they see on the ground every day.

"Homelessness here is complex - housing affordability, financial hardship and social isolation all intersect," the spokesperson said.

"The numbers are growing and what matters now is that services and the broader community continue working together."

Minister for Homelessness Rose Jackson said the data helped direct

government investment where it was most needed.

"The urgent need to address the root causes of homelessness remains a work in progress to ensure that no one in our community is left behind," Jackson said.

"The data tells us that a lack of affordable housing and high cost of living are the most common drivers, which is exactly why the NSW Government is laser-focused on building more homes as quickly as possible."

Jackson noted that the rate of increase was slowing,

pointing to a 34 percent rise in 2023 that eased to eight per cent in 2025 and five percent this year.

"We are making headway, but it won't happen overnight," she said.

Some areas offered cause for cautious optimism, with Sydney's CBD and Byron Bay both recording reductions - regions where government intervention had been concentrated in recent years.

According to the total count, the state's homeless population climbed to 2,308 people - a five percent rise on the previous year.

for the provision of ongoing monthly barbeques, which are always well received.

It also recognised the Lions Club’s ongoing commitment to provide weekly home cooked meals for 20 people and their quarterly commitment to providing food for school children who would otherwise miss out on recess snacks.

“It is a pleasure to donate our time and resources to those who are worse off than our fortunate selves, many through no fault of their own,” Mr and Mrs Hansen said.

Vandals force closure of toilet block

Infrastructure Group Leader Daniel Noble said.

In multiple incidents over the past two weeks, the building has come under arson attack, doors have been kicked in, faucets broken and toilet roll holders destroyed.

Police have been informed while the City scopes the scale of repair and replacement works.

“It is beyond disappointing to see such reckless damage to a public amenity block,” Mayor Nikki Williams said.

“The fire damage to the building includes plastic pipes and plumbing which has melted.”

The City maintains 42 public amenity facilities across the Local Government Area.

“Amenities cleaning and maintenance is one of the City's largest expenditure items, accounting for a larger proportion of the budget than what is allocated towards bridge and footpath maintenance combined,” City

“Unfortunately this is why a lot of these facilities feature robust but harsh surfaces like stainless steel, and it’s also why we do not include soap dispensers.

“The City team has developed some innovative solutions to the issue of vandalism in public amenity buildings such as reinforced toilet roll dispensers and we’re continuing to look for other opportunities to make the facilities more robust.”

In the current financial year, the City budgeted approximately $975,000 for amenities maintenance.

A portion of that is spent on cleaning, and a significant slice of the remainder is needed to effect vandalism repairs.

“It’s so frustrating that almost a quarter of a million dollars per year could be spent elsewhere.

“This amount is almost double what we spend on Foreshores maintenance at the Jetty and Woolgoolga,” Mr Noble said.

Test smoke alarms ahead of winter

WITH 1 June marking the first day of winter, residents are being urged

to test their smoke alarms as part of the national safety reminder for Smoke

Alarm Action Day.

As temperatures drop, the risk of house fires

increases due to greater use of heaters, electric blankets, fireplaces, and cooking appliances.

At the same time, households are charging and using more electronic devices than ever before, increasing potential fire hazards in the home.

Fire authorities are reminding residents that smoke alarms provide an early warning in the event of a fire, giving occupants valuable time to escape

safely. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms significantly reduce the risk of injury and death in house fires.

Smoke Alarm Action Day carries a simple but important message: take one minute to check your smoke alarm is working, test it, and replace it if it isn’t.

NOTA. “Don’t become complacent when it comes to fire safety.” Residents are encouraged to:

• Test every smoke alarm in their home

• Replace batteries where needed

• Replace smoke alarms older than 10 years

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• Ensure alarms are properly installed and maintained

• Create and practise a home fire escape plan. Both should have been attributed to the Bellingen Activist Network. The Bellingen Environment Centre was not involved in this protest.

SCU supports new Marine Research Station

By Andrea FERRARI

A NEW collaboration between conservation, Indigenous, education and philanthropic organisations will establish the Diggers Camp Marine Research Station on the Clarence Coast, creating a permanent hub for whale conservation, coastal monitoring, ecological research and Sea Countryaligned stewardship.

Ocean Warriors Australia, a registered business of Wildlife Recovery Australia, is partnering with Gowings Whale Trust (GWT), Southern Cross University (SCU), Coffs Harbour’s National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) and Ngiyambandigay Wajaarr Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) to deliver the longterm project.

Located on the culturally and environmentally significant Diggers Camp coastline, the Marine

Research Station will support whale migration monitoring, marine wildlife conservation, ecosystem research, student training and community participation programs.

Wildlife Recovery Australia Founder and CEO Dr Stephen Van Mil said the project will combine scientific research, Indigenous knowledge and hands-on conservation to improve understanding and protection of marine wildlife and coastal

ecosystems across the region.

“The Diggers Camp Marine Research Station is about creating a permanent base for science, wildlife protection, education and community action,” Dr Van Mil said.

“Marine wildlife is facing increasing pressure from human activity including entanglement, pollution, habitat degradation and vessel strike.

“This collaboration

brings together the expertise and commitment needed to create meaningful long-term conservation outcomes.”

Coffs-based Director of SCU’s National Marine Science Centre, Professor Les Christidis said the Centre would contribute research design, data analysis, student involvement opportunities, infrastructure access and knowledge-sharing leadership.

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Magpies ‘swoop’ into top spot

THE results of the 12th national bird count are in, with the Australian Magpie taking out top spot.

The Aussie Bird Count was held last October and saw a record breaking five million birds counted over one week.

Organiser, Birdlife Australia, said 64,000 citizen scientists took part in the event.

Half of all surveys included a sighting of the iconic black-and-white magpie.

The Rainbow Lorikeet claimed second position on the list of most commonly spotted species, ahead of the native Noisy Miner, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, and the Magpie-lark.

As in previous years, the Rainbow Lorikeet was the most abundant bird.

“Because rainbow lorikeets are more social, hanging out in flocks.. we see more of them,” said BirdLife Australia’s National Public Affairs advisor Sean Dooley.

“But the magpie is the bird we encounter most often.

“Every second person who did the Count last year added a magpie to their list.”

The 10 most commonly seen birds are: 1. Australian Magpie; 2. Rainbow Lorikeet; 3. Noisy Miner; 4. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo; 5. Magpie-lark; 6. Galah; 7. Red Wattlebird; 8. Crested Pigeon; 9. Welcome Swallow; and 10. Common Myna.

Sightings were recorded across the mainland and in the territories of Christmas Island and Cocos Island, and sub-Antarctic Heard Island.

Around 70 percent,

however, were conducted in built-up areas, providing a snapshot of the birds sharing increasingly urbanised environments.

Some birds outside the Top 10 were shown to be climbing the ranks.

The Australian White Ibis went from 23rd place in 2021, to 14th in 2025, while in NSW and Queensland the Australian Brush-turkey moved up the ladder.

“Birds respond to the changes we make to our environment,” Mr Dooley said.

“Everybody knows the bin-chicken, especially in Sydney and Brisbane where they’re doing well in the city.

“[They] have found ways to take advantage of urban growth.

“Sadly, the flipside is…

University is proud to support a project that combines world-class research, student training and community engagement with realworld conservation impact,”

Professor Christidis said.

“The station will create opportunities for our students and researchers to contribute directly to marine science, wildlife health and coastal stewardship while working alongside community and Traditional Owner partners.”

Gowings Whale Trust will provide a peppercorn lease and capital upgrades on existing infrastructure, enabling the site to function as a low impact, fit-forpurpose operational hub.

Ocean Warriors Australia will undertake site preparation, install monitoring infrastructure, and establish field, safety and public-access protocols.

Gowings Whale Trust representative Byron Gowing said the project aligned strongly with the Trust’s commitment to marine

conservation and regional environmental leadership.

“This is an investment in the future of our coastline, our marine wildlife and our community,” Mr Gowing said.

“We believe the Diggers Camp Marine Research Station can become a nationally significant conservation and education asset that inspires collaboration, research and environmental stewardship for generations to come.”

The project will be developed in partnership with Ngiyambandigay Wajaarr Aboriginal Corporation, ensuring Sea Country governance and cultural guidance are embedded within research planning, education and community engagement activities.

“As a Gumbaynggirr organisation, we’re interested in partnering on shared Sea Country priorities, including whale conservation, coastal monitoring, marine research and opportunities for young Aboriginal people,” NWAC spokesperson Nathan Brennan said.

smaller bush birds get pushed into decline as their habitats are destroyed.

“Adding native plants to your garden can offer a lifeline to those other Australian native birds that we’re more worried about.”

“BirdLife Australia turns 125 this year, and it all started when a passionate community of people observed the birds around them and shared their sightings with others.

“That’s still the backbone of everything we do.”

The full results can be found on aussiebirdcount. org.au/.

The 2026 Aussie Bird Count will take place in Bird Week from 19–25 October. For more information, visit aussiebirdcount.org.au.

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Workshops teach cyber safety

By Mike HELY

AROUND 1400 Coffs Harbour students recently learned about cyber safety and online responsibility through a series of workshops facilitated through the Optus Digital Thumbprint program.

Optus Local General Manager for New South Wales, Glenn Hamilton, said the program was delivered to students at Allegra, John Paul College, Bishop Druitt College and Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom schools.

“The program has been running since

2013 and was one of the first big online safety programs,” Mr Hamilton said.

“It is backed by the eSafety Commissioner and empowers young people through topics such as protecting personal information, understanding your digital identity, cyber security, cyber bullying, and understanding how to assess the credibility of information.

“As well it gives kids the next steps if they don’t know who to turn to.”

Along with the local schools workshops, an information evening was also held for parents to help their understanding of what their children might be encountering online.

“We find there are often challenges for parents who didn’t grow up with computers and the internet,” Mr Hamilton said.

“We give them some conversation starters they can use with their children; explain what different emojis mean; talk about the language kids use online; and discuss how parents can use good practises around the home.

“There are always some ‘aha’ moments at every session.”

He said the Digital Thumbprint program offered a range of free resources online for young people, teachers and families.

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Big Banana beams blue

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Big Banana beamed out in blue on International Apraxia Awareness Day (Thursday 14 May), in an effort to raise awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

CAS is a rare disorder where the brain struggles to plan the movements for speech. It is a lifelong condition

and often an invisible disability.

A person with CAS can have a good understanding of speech and know what they want to say, however they have difficulty carrying out the complex movements that are necessary to be intelligible.

Having CAS does not mean the person has an intellectual impairment or is not wanting to communicate.

One Coffs Coast resident celebrating International Apraxia Awareness Day was six-year-old Audrey, who is in kindergarten at Mary Help of Christians Sawtell.

Her classmates got behind the initiative too, dressing in blue and sharing blue icecups.

Principal Nadine Slingsby told News Of The Area, “Supporting students with their speech and

communication involves creating a safe, inclusive environment where they feel confident to express themselves.

“At Mary Help of Christians, we focus on ensuring that speech ability never stands in the way of social connections or academic progress.

“By working closely with families and allied health services, we implement

consistent, evidence-based strategies as we support students to communicate in many different ways.”

Audrey’s mum Jacinta said the family was grateful for the support of the school community.

“The more people who are aware of this condition the easier it will be for people with apraxia to move through the community without negative stereotypes, discrimination and judgment,” Jacinta said.

Audrey’s family has been involved in research led by Professor Tricia McCabe at

the University of Sydney, who is searching for effective treatments for CAS and other severe speech disorders.

Audrey participated in a research trial in 2024 which looked at the effectiveness of a specific type of speech therapy called Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC).

“Research is critical in helping improve the outcomes of children with this CAS and we are thankful to have been able to be involved in this research study,” Jacinta said.

Community collaborates for birthing kit project

By Andrea FERRARI

COFFS Coast community organisations have come together to assemble hundreds of “birthing kits” for women having home births in remote regions of the developing world.

Members of the Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour and the Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed Project Committee came together on Saturday

16 May at the latter’s Gordon Street headquarters.

“To recognise the 20th anniversary of the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia (BKFA), members of Zonta Coffs Harbour and community volunteers met in the Women’s Shed Project headquarters to assemble 400 birthing kits which will provide women in under resourced areas with a clean and safe birth,” local Zonta Club president Jenny Wiseman told News Of The Area.

A birthing kit consists of

a plastic sheet, gloves, gauze, soap, string and scalpel contained in a small clip lock bag. BKFA has distributed more than three million kits worldwide over the past two decades.

As a 20-year anniversary celebration, the organisation hopes to have 20,000 kits assembled this month across Australia.

Among the attendees for the Coffs Harbour assembly day were 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (YWLA) winner Laura McNeil and finalist Amelie

Members of the Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network and local high school students were among the other contributors.

“Community volunteers who answered the call to assist with the assembly enjoyed the afternoon connecting with each other, knowing that they were doing something worthwhile to assist other women and socialising during a delicious afternoon tea,” Ms Wiseman said.

Tales of the aviation industry

By Andrea FERRARI

PROBUS Club of Coffs City members were regaled with tales of the aviation industry from guest speaker Chris Hansen at their recent annual general meeting (AGM).

Mr Hansen said he realised at the tender age of four that he was born to fly.

However, finding out he was red/green colour deficient meant his dream of a life in the air quickly came crashing down.

He applied and got a job.

Flight Service, phased out in 2000, looked after smaller aircraft flying below 20,000 feet in uncontrolled airspace, while Air Traffic Control (ATC) looked after the higher levels (above 20,000 feet) in

“I muddled through school and university and was working in Darwin as a builder’s labourer when Mum sent me a cutting from the West Australian newspaper about careers in the aviation industry, specifically Flight Service,” he told News Of The Area.

controlled airspace.

“Our job as Flight Service Officers (FSOs) was to keep in touch with pilots in our airspace and advise them of any en-route problems with weather, navigation aids or any conflicting traffic they were likely to encounter.

“We didn't separate aircraft in our airspace; all we had to do was bring any conflict to the attention of the pilots and they organised their own separation.”

Seeing the role of the FSO becoming duplicated, Hansen diverted to college in Launceston to become an Air Traffic Controller.

He became a rated controller in Perth in 1994, but it wasn’t a perfect fit.

“Due to the added responsibility, stress, shift work and a new family, I realised that it wasn't for me and luckily was able to return to Flight Service.

“I had another six years in Perth before Flight Service was extinguished and we all had to take redundancy or move to Melbourne or Brisbane.”

Mr Hansen chose Brisbane, where he went on to work for 20 years as an intermediary between ATC and pilots operating outside of ATC radio range.

“But when the children of my peers started telling me what to do, I knew it was time to hang up my headset,” he said.

He later moved to Coffs Harbour with his wife Rosemary.

“My 35 years in the industry was full of challenges and rewards and we got to see a lot of Australia with various postings.

“It is an interesting industry to work in but not for the faint-hearted,” he said.

Coffs life through a different lens

By Kate PYE

COFFS Coast photographer

Rob Cleary has lived many lives across many postcodes.

Perth, Devonport, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Cygnet.

Then the Coffs Coast came calling.

Brumby stallion at 50 metres - and found himself ankledeep at a Cairns breakwall before a radio call reminded him exactly whose territory he was standing in.

"A quick snap of my camera shutter, not a croc's jaws," he says, "then a hasty retreat to higher ground."

Offered a Tourism Marketing Manager role with Coffs Harbour City Council, Rob finally put down roots.

The tourism career made sense.

He'd worked with Tourism Tasmania and Huon Valley Council, knew the industry well, and spent years commissioning photographers for projects.

Watching them work eventually became its own kind of education.

When his council contract ended in 2009, he made the move - hanging up his tourism hat and launching Seen Australia, his own photography business, stepping from the client side of the lens to behind it.

The camera had never really been put away.

He'd carried one through Tasmanian mountain ranges, across the Snowy Mountains, and through Croatia, France, Spain, Portugal and beyond.

The professional transition wasn't so much a reinvention as a natural next step.

What followed is a career of genuine range.

He's shot from open-door helicopters at 4,000 feet, stood alone in burned-out Bago State Forest at duskcoming face to face with a

He documented the Coffs Harbour Eastern Breakwall reconstruction across predawn shifts, eventually producing 75 leather-bound hardback books of the project.

He has shot the World Rally Championship, the Wallabies, and women's football at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

His images of the 201920 bushfire devastation

for Forestry Corporation of NSW remain among his most significant work. Assignments for the National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW have taken him further still - from South Solitary Island across the parks of the Mid North Coast and west to the Warrumbungles. His images have appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, Harper's Bazaar, The Australian, and across seven Pacific Highway billboards. In 2025, his first competition entry - a portrait of a Sawtell local towelling off after an early morning swimtook bronze at the Australian Photography Mono Awards.

"Like any tradie," he says, "I just use different tools depending on the assignment."

Orara Fair’s parting gift

By Kate PYE

COMMUNITY members mourning the loss of the Orara Valley Fair may take some comfort in knowing its last act was a generous one.

The Fair, a much-loved annual celebration of traditional and modern country life held at the Upper Orara Recreation Reserve, ran for the final time in 2023 after 45 years.

Unable to muster enough volunteers to continue, members of Orara Valley Fair Inc. applied to dissolve the organisation, choosing to pass its remaining funds to another community institution close to its heart.

With approval from NSW Fair Trading, the Upper Orara Public Hall recently received $11,700 from the Fair's final bank balance.

Hall committee member Angela Hodges said the funds were deeply appreciated.

"It costs about $8,500 a year just to keep the Hall doors open, so this gift makes a real difference,” Ms Hodges said.

The committee hopes the money will also cover the design and installation of fire screens on the kitchen windows, bringing the 1908 building into compliance with new bushfire regulations.

The Hall has been a social centre for the Upper Orara community for more than a century and a major beneficiary of the Fair throughout its life.

The Fair itself had humble beginnings.

A devastating flood in 1977 wrecked the tennis courts and wooden shed at the Reserve, prompting locals Marsh Barrow and Doug Hoschke to organise a fundraising event.

The first Fair followed in 1978.

Over the decades it survived wet years, drought years, frost, hail and a flash flood the night before one event.

It was paused through the Covid years of 2020, 2021 and 2022 before returning one final time.

Hall committee president and former Fair committee member Margaret Hoschke said that last outing was something special.

"It was the best Fair ever," she said.

"It went out with a bang."

Rain can’t dampen 30-year celebrations

By Leigh WATSON

THIRTY years after first opening its doors, the Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre has celebrated not only its history, but the community spirit that continues to sustain it.

Despite torrential rain throughout the day, more than 150 people, including around 40 children, attended the Centre’s 30th anniversary celebrations held at the historic former police station building on Beach Street

which dates back to 1880.

Manager Rashmere Bhatti said the strong turnout reflected the deep connection local people have with the Centre, which has been providing a range of critical services and support for local residents since 1994.

“Even our performers weren’t put off by the rain, proving they were real troupers,” Rashmere said.

“Our children performers were especially amazing!”

Welcome to Country, kicking off the official proceedings which featured performances by the St Francis Xavier Primary School choir and the Woolgoolga Bhangra Dance Crew.

contributor and former council community officer

Trish Cahill unveiled the Centre’s new “Hall of History” and reflected on the Centre’s legacy during her address.

for members of the public to view during the Centre’s opening hours.

State Emergency Service volunteers, Mission Australia, Carers NSW, Woolgoolga View Club, local churches, the Woolgoolga Senior Citizens Centre and many others.

Other highlights through the day – in between rain –included children’s Aboriginal art activities, mindfulness sessions, community stalls, speeches, raffles, a morning tea fundraiser for cancer support, and a shared community lunch.

“Here we are today celebrating not just a building, but a living, breathing expression of community spirit,” she said.

“As we look to the future, we carry with us the legacy of everyone who has contributed to this journey.”

Rashmere said the anniversary also highlighted the enormous contribution volunteers make to both the Centre and the broader community.

“The full volunteer effort was on display,” she said.

“The majority of organisations and activities at the event were supported by volunteers.”

A number of local businesses contributed raffle prize donations and food for the event.

Long-time community

The Hall of History will now be in permanent display

The event brought together a broad crosssection of community organisations, volunteers and local supporters, with stalls and activities provided by groups such as the Woolgoolga Art Gallery, Woolgoolga Rotary Club,

An eclectic morning tea featured samosas, courtesy of Sarto and Del paying tribute to Woolgoolga’s Indian community, and sumptuous home-made scones by Donna and Sharon.

The anniversary concluded with volunteers cutting the celebration cake as a fitting acknowledgement of the people whose ongoing efforts continue to keep the Centre thriving after 30 years.

Coramba's dogs get dressed up

By Kate PYE

THE Coramba Hotel's Sharp Dressed Doggo Competition brought out the valley's most fashionable four-legged locals on Saturday, with tutus, country cow costumes and some seriously committed owner-dog matching on

Gumbaynggirr Elder Aunty Deb Dootson led a display.

Coramba Hotel manager Kim Hickson said the turnout exceeded expectations, particularly given the conditions on the day.

"Everyone got into it and the fact that everyone put in the effort was just amazing," Hickson said.

"Especially with the weather being a bit challenging and a little bit windy, it was good to see the turnout that we had."

The prizes were sourced by the hotel itself, with Hickson making a point of visiting local pet stores to ensure everything on offer

was natural and treat-worthy for the canine competitors.

Two winners took home top honours on the day, with vouchers also handed out as encouragement awards for those who threw themselves into the spirit of the occasion.

Smudge the Blue Cow claimed Best Dressed

Dog, while Chilli and their matching crew took out the coveted Best Owner and Dog Look-Alike category.

Local resident Beka Connors said events like Saturday's were exactly what makes the Coramba Hotel more than just a pub.

"It's a real community

lifeline up here," Connors said.

"These family-friendly events bring everyone together - dogs, kids, locals - and it doesn't matter if the weather plays up.

“People still show up and that says everything about this community."

CWA branch backs sanctuary’s hospital plans

By Andrea FERRARI

ORARA Valley Country Women’s Association (CWA) members learned about the conservation work of the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary at a branch meeting in Glenreagh on Tuesday 12 May.

Sanctuary managing director Tiga Cross outlined her grand vision for the notfor-profit enterprise, which includes a broad range of education, conservation, research and tourism outcomes.

Part of that vision is the construction of a wildlife hospital.

Ms Cross said the proposed three-storey, 700

square metre hospital would double as an education, training and research facility.

“It’s a facility that can pretty much handle anything, so if there's a crisis we can go to it,” she said.

“We will be able to treat anything from a frog through to a whale.”

To further the plans, Ms Cross said the sanctuary is currently organising fundraising activities as well as seeking government funding.

Through a gesture of appreciation from the family of late Glenreagh resident Bessie Webb, the branch donated $500 to the sanctuary’s plans.

“I was told the family's

wishes were that the branch passes this donation on to a worthy charity the Orara Valley branch supports,” CWA branch president Lynette Campton said.

“After some discussion by the branch executive a decision was made to donate the $500 to the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary to be used towards the current fundraising for a new on-site animal hospital.

“The North Coast Group and branches are now supporting this project as well.”

Branch treasurer Kate Mackay also presented Ms Cross with toy turtles she had hand-made for donation to the sanctuary gift shop.

Times Gone By: Wreck of the Wanderer

By Karen FILEWOOD

OWNED by Mr J. F. Jackson of Sydney, the Wanderer was considered the largest fishing vessel in Coffs Harbour. The 50-ton diesel ship, 55ft long by 14ft wide, was used as a trawler and crewed by six men.

A truck chassis was fixed to its aft (rear) deck, which acted as a net winch.

On 3 April 1929, Wanderer left the harbour but soon returned to its moorings due to bad weather.

About 4:30am a gale developed and after breaking its moorings, the ship dragged its anchors across the harbour. Captain Shaw and Les Bennett woke and tried to start the engine, calling the other men.

Almost against the southern breakwall, they sheltered between the deckhouse and chassis with Don Bailey, while the other three men went forward to the rigging.

The starboard (righthand) side of the ship struck the wall, heeling it round broadside to the rocks where waves battered the ship back and forth, breaking it up.

Jack Roberts fell from the rigging, breaking his arm, but returned to the rigging with George Kerrison, Shaw, Bennett. and Bailey.

Harry Whare, who fell with Roberts, had disappeared.

Bailey and Kerrison jumped around 17ft into the swirling water among the rocks.

Bailey was dragged under the ship by a wave, before the next incoming wave “squeezed him up like the pip out of an orange”.

Kerrison made it ashore, then Bennett, who had also jumped overboard.

Fourth off the boat, Shaw had been carried the length of the vessel, before catching a floating rope and hanging on in the rock crevices,

before Kerrison and Bailey hauled him to safety, skinning his legs badly. Due to his broken arm Roberts refused to leave the ship, but as the ship lurched, he was thrown high onto the rocks where the other men could help him.

Harry Whare’s body was found in the harbour a fortnight later.

The following inquest found a better watch should have been kept on the bad weather.

Push-Up Challenge is back

By Andrea FERRARI

HEADSPACE Coffs Harbour is encouraging locals to push for better mental health by participating in Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event, The Push-Up Challenge.

Now in its tenth year, participants will take on 3,307 push-ups across 24 days in June, to remember and honour the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024.

From 3 to 26 June, over 200,000 Australians from all ages and backgrounds will participate in the event.

“The Push-Up Challenge is a great opportunity for Australians to talk about their

mental health, learn how to best support each other and recognise when they might need to put their own hand up for help,” headspace Coffs Harbour Centre Manager Sharna Waugh said.

“Coffs Coast region locals have had so much fun pushing up and learning about mental health with us for the past few years, and we can’t wait to do it all again in 2026.”

Funds raised in the challenge will help headspace continue to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people in the Coffs Coast region.

Health Voyage CEO Taz Jewell said the Challenge is a great way to generate

discussion about youth mental health.

“It’s inspiring to see local participants returning year after year and encouraging others to get involved,” she said.

“One of the things we hear consistently from local participants is that The PushUp Challenge becomes much more than just a fitness goal.

“People tell us it’s helped them start real conversations about mental health, connect with others, and build habits that support their wellbeing.”

For those thinking about signing up, the advice from Challenge veterans is simple: pace yourself, break it into manageable parts, and do it

q The headspace Coffs Harbour team preps for the PushUp Challenge: Clinical Lead Emma Moore, Centre Manager Sharna Waugh, Mental Health Social Worker Dean Millet, Lead Receptionist Cindy Pocock, Community Engagement Officer Cecilia Castaneda and Receptionist Judi Wise.

alongside others. Participants can also modify the challenge to their own ability.

This is the tenth year the Challenge has been run

in Australia, with the 2025 event the biggest yet.

Coffs Harbour headspace is encouraging people of all ages, local businesses, gyms, clubs and schools in the area

to join Team headspace Coffs Harbour for the Challenge. To register for the free event as an individual or team, visit www. thepushupchallenge.com.au.

Orchid societies combine for winter show

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Woolgoolga District and Coffs Harbour orchid societies are collaborating to present a combined Winter Orchid Show.

It will take place in the Sangeet Rooms at Wiigulga Sports Complex, Woolgoolga, on the weekend of 6-7 June. Entry is free.

Exhibits will be judged by the newly-introduced public Popular Vote rather than qualified judges.

Show visitors will collect their voting forms on arrival and choose their favourite orchid in each of the eight sections as they peruse the exhibits.

All entries will be tallied with the winner of each section winning a prize.

The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion prize winners will be based on the largest number of votes overall.

“This is an exciting move as our Society hasn't held a

Winter Show for many years,” Woolgoolga District Orchid Society Secretary Jennifer Lock told News Of The Area.

“We are hoping this will help educate the public on just what type of orchids they are growing and maybe encourage them to join an orchid society to learn more about orchid growing.

“They will also see orchids that grow in the winter as opposed to the spring.”

A range of raffles will be on offer and orchids for sale.

Fuel transparency differing between regions

THE NSW Government’s ongoing FuelCheck inspection program has revealed which regions across the state have the best and worst compliance rates for price transparency.

While approximately half of all inspections have taken place outside of Sydney, around 70 percent of all fines have been issued in regional NSW.

The Central Coast comes out on top for fuel transparency, with only one fine issued for price mismatching through the Bowser Buster campaign.

The Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven regions came in a close second, recording only three fines since March.

Three regions have demonstrated the worst compliance rates, with multiple fines issued to fuel retailers in the area.

The Southern Tablelands and South Coast has recorded the highest number of fines in the state, with 33 penalties issued, predominantly for mismatches between the price at the pump and the price on FuelCheck.

Service stations in the Riverina and Central West are also amongst those logging the highest number

of price mismatches, each with 30 and 21 penalties.

Service stations that display ‘red flag’ behaviours, such as receiving fines or multiple consumer complaints, will continue to be the target of NSW Fair Trading’s re-inspections.

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann said, “Our inspectors have been working around the clock and in every corner of the state checking for compliance in petrol stations to stamp out price mismatches.

“FuelCheck is a crucial tool that puts power back in the hands of motorists.

“When families pull up for fuel, they deserve clear and accurate information.

“This is about strengthening fuel price transparency and ensuring FuelCheck works for everyone.”

Single service stations in Cooma, Lismore, Kelso, Newcastle, Goulburn and Port Kembla have all been issued multiple fines in an inspection, while a fuel retailer in the Murray region was dealt with a penalty for a 24 percent price mismatch for diesel.

NSW Fair Trading has now conducted over 4,600

field inspections and reinspections.

Inspectors have also issued more than 270 fines, with around 80 percent of these penalties being for price mismatches.

Legislation that passed the Legislative Assembly last week will also make it

illegal for service stations to fail to notify FuelCheck of a standard price of fuel or fuel unavailability at the bowser.

The proposed legislation will also increase the fines for individuals from $22,000 to $55,000.

On-the-spot fines for service stations will be

tripled to $3,300 for the first offence and $11,000 for the second offence within 12 months.

Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong said, “Our proposed laws, coupled with our inspection program, are all about deterring

service stations from taking motorists for a ride.

“As we close in on the final retailers in the most remote regions, we want motorists to be alert to price mismatching at their local servo and report their concerns directly to FuelCheck.”

Bioreactors cut farm runoff

By Sis HIGGINS

HORTICULTURAL producers on the North Coast are urged to strengthen nutrient management practices, as new research shows woodchip bioreactors reduce fertiliser pollution.

Field trials led by Southern Cross University (SCU) in partnership with North Coast Local Land Services and City of Coffs Harbour, show the latest bioreactor designs can cut nitrate runoff into waterways by up to 99 percent.

SCU National Marine Science Centre Professor Christian Sanders said the results were possible due to detailed research by PhD student Rebecca Woodrow.

“[Rebecca] was able to show the effectiveness of bioreactors using specialised equipment,” he said.

Research has revealed that poorly managed systems can produce nitrate levels thousands of times higher than recommended guidelines.

North Coast Local Land Services Senior Land Services Officer Shaun Morris said, “Our research shows bioreactors can help treat a range of farm effluents including nitrate, phosphate and pesticides before they leave the property.

“Efficient irrigation plays an equally critical role in nutrient management.

“Drip irrigation systems, accurate scheduling, and monitoring soil moisture can significantly reduce fertiliser loss while maintaining crop performance.”

The systems use woodchips to foster naturally occurring bacteria that convert excess nitrate into harmless nitrogen gas before it leaves the farm.

The technology is valuable for intensive horticulture near sensitive environments such as Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Excess nitrate runoff not only harms aquatic ecosystems but can also release nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas significantly

more potent than carbon dioxide.

North Coast Local Land Services General Manager Alison Bowman said,

“Climate variability, intense rainfall events and rising environmental risks are already affecting farming on the North Coast.

“Bioreactors are a valuable mitigation tool, but long-term protection of waterways relies on improving how nutrients, water and chemicals are managed across the farm.” Ongoing work aims to refine these systems and promote wider adoption across the region.

Regional Australia encouraged to be counted

THE 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

The Census is an important tool for regional

and rural communities, as it shows what local areas need to help them grow, including transport, schools, healthcare, roads and buildings.

Emily Walter, Census

National Spokesperson, said the 100-day milestone is an important reminder for regional and rural communities to start preparing for Census night.

“The 2026 Census is a vital opportunity for people in regional and rural Australia to be heard and ensure their communities are accurately represented,” Ms Walter said.

Steps taken to address fuel security

THE NSW Government’s Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will run a targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) round calling for major projects that safeguard the state against future global fuel supply shocks.

The EOI will focus on commercial-scale projects valued at $100 million or more that would directly improve fuel security, including:

• fuel storage and

distribution infrastructure

• domestic, import-independent liquid fuel production, focused on renewable fuels and their feedstocks such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, biodiesel, biomethane and green ammonia

• heavy electric vehicle charging hubs and fleets, to reduce reliance on diesel over time.

According to a NSW Government statement,

the IDA will use its existing operating model to help remove delivery barriers, coordinate engagement across government and support endorsed projects to progress more quickly.

Alongside the EOI round, the NSW Government will run a market sounding process to help understand what’s needed to unlock future investment related to fuel security.

This will provide an option for proponents

whose projects do not yet meet IDA EOI criteria, such as those at an earlier stage of development, to still put forward information about potential projects as part of the fuel security round.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said, “This is about making sure NSW is better prepared, better protected and better positioned to deal with global shocks, while keeping our economy and essential services moving.

“Every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future.

“For people in regional towns and remote communities, taking part ensures that local services and infrastructure are planned using accurate and recent data.

“When you complete the Census, you are helping your community get the right support.”

Data from the 2021 Census showed a significant shift in where people live, with more than 184,000 people moving to regional areas over the previous five years.

This growth was driven by moves to regional Queensland (+63,700), Victoria (+62,900) and New South Wales (+59,000).

The 2026 Census will be the first opportunity to record how these shifting populations have impacted local infrastructure and

“We also recognise that not every good idea is ready to go on day one, which is why we’re running a market sounding process alongside the EOI round.”

In a further attempt to improve fuel security, the NSW Government will also expand the Renewable Fuel Scheme to include lowcarbon and renewable liquid fuels.

The Scheme currently provides financial incentives for green hydrogen and will shortly be expanded to include biomethane.

The government will

where new investments in services are required.

The ABS provides tailored support to ensure everyone in regional Australia can participate, regardless of their location.

“We want to make sure everyone in regional, rural and remote Australia is supported to take part because every answer matters,” Ms Walter said.

“If you are in a small country town you can visit us at a Pop-up Hub or call us to ensure you have the support you need to be counted.

“Additionally, Census staff will be available in remote communities from July to help people participate.”

All information collected in the Census is protected by law and kept private. It is never shared with the police, Centrelink, or any other organisation in a way that is likely to identify you.

For more information to prepare for the 2026 Census, go to census.abs.gov.au

now add renewable liquid fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and biodiesel, pending consultation with industry.

The fuel security round of the IDA and the market sounding process will open on 1 June, 2026.

Proponents will have three weeks to submit their projects.

For more information on the IDA visit www.nsw. gov.au/departments-andagencies/investment-nsw/ investment-deliveryauthority.

WHAT'S VIBIN

LifeWalk steps out

By Andrea FERRARI

LIFEWALK, a 2.5-kilometre harbourside community walk, steps out on Saturday 30 May to raise funds for the work of LifeHouse Care.

The local charity, now in its 30th year, provides crisis relief and assistance to people experiencing hardship, with the much-anticipated walk serving as the organisation's major annual fundraiser.

“Celebrating five years of the walk, the team hopes it will attract hundreds of people to take part,” LifeHouse Care’s Nathan Hannaford told News Of The Area.

Starting and finishing at Jetty Reserve, this year’s new, accessible route takes walkers along the North Wall to the base of Muttonbird Island and back, with ocean views the whole way. Participants can arrive at 7am for live music, hot coffee, bacon and egg rolls, and a welcoming community atmosphere before the walk begins at 8am.

“After the walk, stay for a sausage sizzle, conversation, and celebration together,” Mr Hannaford said.

Each year, 50 percent of all funds raised through LifeWalk are allocated for the direct practical assistance of vulnerable people struggling to meet their daily needs.

The remaining 50 percent of funds raised goes towards

the continued work of LifeHouse Care in the local community.

“At a time when many individuals and families are doing it tough, LifeWalk is about showing up for one another and helping bring practical support, hope, and encouragement to people across the Coffs Coast,” Mr Hannaford said.

“Bring your friends, family, work mates, or business/community group and be part of something meaningful.”

LifeHouse Care is the local community mission that flows out of LifeHouse Church, with locations along the Coffs Coast, Bellingen Shire, South Grafton and in Moree.

q The annual LifeWalk raises funds for the work of LifeHouse Care.

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OPINION & LETTERS

Dorin's Drawings

By Manny WOOD

Family frozen in funeral feud

MATTHEW passes away in hospital at the age of 80 years after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, and their daughter, Penny.

The medical practitioner responsible for Matthew’s medical care completes the form required to notify the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages of the cause of his death.

The form also states that Matthew did not die in circumstances where the death was “not the reasonably expected outcome of a healthrelated procedure”.

Shortly after Matthew’s death, Wendy contacts the State Coroner and requests the transfer of Matthew’s body to a facility for forensic examination on the basis that she disputes the cause of death, claiming that he was killed “intentionally” and with “premeditation” by the doctors attending to him at the hospital.

The State Coroner declines Wendy’s request.

Penny wishes to make funeral arrangements for Matthew, but after meeting with the funeral director, is advised that Wendy’s consent is required.

Wendy withholds consent.

Matthew’s body is stored in refrigeration and a storage fee of $100 a day is charged.

Penny makes an application to the Supreme Court, seeking the release of Matthew’s body for the purposes of cremation, interment, and the making of funeral arrangements.

A year after Matthew’s death, a Supreme Court judge decides the application.

The court hears Wendy’s allegations regarding the cause of Matthew’s death and Penny’s competing wishes for Matthew’s body to be cremated “so as to honour him and his life in a dignified way”.

Wendy provides no medical or scientific evidence in support of her allegations.

Ultimately, the court makes orders, registering Matthew’s death, granting power to Penny to make arrangements regarding the cremation of his remains, and granting her the power to proceed with the administration of his estate.

The court also orders that Wendy is to pay Penny’s legal costs, if there are insufficient funds in Matthew’s estate to do so.

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

This fictional column is not legal advice.

By Paul DORIN

On the Couch

DEAR Jasminda,

By JASMINDA

I am aware that during meetings, staff members appearing via Zoom are more insightful and intellectually engaged. I don't understand the disparity. When they appear in person, they seem very different. Should I move all meetings to Zoom?

Kevin P.

Hi Kevin,

I remember the good old days of staff meetings.

It was a given as to who was going to offer purposeful responses and who was going to vague out and draw plans for a new outdoor table on the back of their agenda sheet.

Hence, the meeting could take place in a constructive, yet predictable manner.

Now, with meetings largely online, nothing is as it seems.

Most of the types listed above will have Chat GPT or its equivalent open, and they will be able to multiskill, planning a trip to conquer the Camino de Santiago while throwing in the occasional insight that makes them appear ready for a promotion.

You'll know though, Kevin, it isn't that hard to work out.

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN THE early years of my career in the building industry, I attended a stakeholder meeting about the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore.

There was development potential, genuine community concern and consultation that promised engagement.

That was nearly 20 years ago.

Since then there has been a concrete path, a boardwalk, a market shelter, and a community building completed in 2023 but with a commercial tenancy that sat vacant for a considerable period before attracting an operator.

Real contributions; but that is the sum total of 20 years of planning and government ownership of prime foreshore land.

In the meantime, there have been an incalculable volume of consultant reports, masterplans, and public exhibitions.

I support the development of this precinct.

With 20 years across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical services design, project management, and senior corporate management within a national organisation, I know the difference between a genuine delivery plan and a process designed to look like one.

Delivering a precinct of this complexity requires genuine industry expertise at the decisionmaking table, not just in the consultant reports.

That depth of understanding has been absent, and the quality of decision-making reflects it.

Two infrastructure issues are almost entirely absent from the public debate.

The first is the harbour’s dredging problem.

The boat ramp basin has required continuous dredging since construction in the 1970sa design failure never corrected, only managed at perpetual public expense.

Transport for NSW confirms a minimum of 100,000 cubic metres must be removed in 2026, with maintenance dredging required every one to three years, indefinitely.

Emergency works were still needed as recently as late 2025.

Adding hundreds of new residents to a precinct with an unreliable harbour entrance is not a development outcome, it is a future liability ratepayers will carry.

The second is the ocean outfall serving the Water Reclamation Plant near the airport, which was established around 2002, extending 1.5 kilometres offshore into the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Anyone who has surfed Gallows Beach, the Jetty basin,

Meetings are not a development strategy Service 'amazing'

DEAR News Of The Area,

I ARRIVED in Coffs Harbour early Friday morning, with a problem to the driver side front tyre.

I called into a couple of tyre centres on the highway in Coffs Harbour, with no help.

It was one of those jobs where it was a waste of time and [little] money.

Driving south, I came across Dunlop's super dealer across the road from the Coffs Harbour courthouse on the Pacific Highway, so I pulled into the parking lot, went into the office and told the staff member (I cannot remember his name) the issue with the tyre. Their customer service and skillset was amazing.

It was no problem for them

The whole purpose of the Monday morning meeting was to act as a two-hour transition between a weekend full of cheese platters and sparkling wine and languid hours in the outdoor spa, to the cold hard slap of 30 people in ill-fitting polyester, non-ergonomic chairs, hands fused to keyboards, and seven monitoring reports due by 5pm.

Back then, everyone knew where they stood in a staff meeting, and a CEO knew how to manage them.

Staff members included the socially-awkward IT guy who told inappropriate jokes, the bored 20-something who was nursing a hangover, the woman who carried the same piece of paper around for five years - with no one really knowing how she came to be in the office - the chain-smoking supervisor agitated by flickering fluorescent lights, and so on.

or Park Beach in heavy southeasterly swells knows what storm conditions bring inshore.

Could the outfall be extended to discharge at greater depth, beyond 25 metres, improving outcomes for the recreational waters this precinct depends on? Is that question even being asked?

The Coffs Harbour LGA is the only certified eco-tourism destination in NSW and the Marine Park is its centrepiece.

Neither fact appears in the Jetty Foreshore planning documents.

A publicly accessible review of this infrastructure should be a precondition of rezoning approval, not an afterthought.

Whatever their individual reasons - concern about the process, opposition to private

If, for example, middlemanagement Roger has gone from saying things like “Get Mary to do it or I'm going on stress leave”, to “The current process is causing delays because approvals are duplicated across two teams. I think we should centralise signoff to one manager. There is a significant degree of operational and psychological pressure associated with this matter,” then it is clear your staff members have transitioned to using AI for anything requiring a modicum of analysis.

There is only one way around this.

You either need to accept that the average workforce is soon going to resemble a crew of postlobotomy Randle McMurphys (i.e. the guy from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) or insist on inperson, device-free meetings, so workplaces recognise genuine strengths and diverse talents and reward real thoughts not fast fingers.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

residential use of public land, or opposition to significant development - 68.7 percent of this community voted NO.

That is not a marginal result.

It is an overwhelming democratic expression that deserves to be taken seriously by everyone with a role in this precinct’s future.

Twenty years of process has delivered far less than this precinct deserves.

The answer is not another round of consultation. The answer is accountability to the community, to the evidence, and to the standard of delivery this precinct deserves.

Regards, Dean MUGGLETON Coffs Harbour

Support for better e-bike rules

DEAR News Of The Area,

YOUR correspondent Maitoumbi Zammit (‘We need e-bike rules’, NOTA 22 May 2026) is right to question the adequacy of laws applying to the use of e-bikes.

The Woolgoolga branch of the Labor Party considered how best to regulate these dangerous but

useful vehicles and submitted a motion to the NSW Labor State Conference seeking a change to the current laws.

The motion sought: “That a legal pathway for high powered e-bikes be provided based on registration, third party personal insurance, identification with traceability and rider licensing, along with higher

penalties for misuse including confiscation and destruction.”

We recognised that the problem with e-bike use is not the bikes themselves but people who operate them irresponsibly.

Powerful e-bikes that are currently banned in NSW have a range of commercial uses in Europe and it is short-sighted to deny the

legitimate use of these vehicles.

Powerful e-bikes are effectively electric motorbikes and should be treated as such with requirements for registration and traceability, roadworthiness, licensing of riders and third-party personal insurance to cover the cost of injuries to pedestrians.

In addition, there needs to

be strong deterrence for misuse including loss of licence and the ability to seize and destroy unlawfully ridden e-bikes.

The branch is of the view that the current laws around the use of e-bikes are inadequate and they need to be not only strengthened but also policed.

Regards, Lisa ELLEM Secretary, Woolgoolga Labor

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS A local Sawtellian, I am very disappointed that one year after the entrance to our beach was

Fundraiser to fix beach entrance Eyesore brought by the wealthy

DEAR News Of The Area,

I BELIEVE the proposed development of the foreshore

destroyed by the cyclone, it has still not been remediated.

Gold Coast managed to fix theirs within a week.

I have been assured by

contractors it would not be very expensive to repair and wouldn't take much time.

Apparently though, Coffs Council do not have the funds.

As well as the inconvenience and danger to locals (there have been a number of injuries), tourist numbers will be affected.

I suggest that a fundraiser

be established by the Chamber of Commerce to restore the entrance to its former state.

I am willing to contribute to kick it off.

Regards, Barry COOK Sawtell

in the Mid North Coast, because everyone will know for sure who pulls the strings in this town.

will not only be an environmental and cultural disaster, it will be an eyesore bought by wealthy people who don't live here, to either rent for

exorbitant sums or to use as holiday homes.

This plan does nothing for the average Coffs Harbour resident and

Stargazing: Blue Moon

Stargazing

By Dave RENEKE

ON SUNDAY 31 May, the night sky delivers one of its rarest little tricks, a “Blue Moon.”

The name sounds magical, mysterious, even slightly impossible. After all, the Moon certainly won’t turn blue.

But for centuries people treated unusual moons as signs that something strange was happening overhead. And sometimes, they were terrified of them.

A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon to occur in a single calendar month — a cosmic timing accident that only happens every couple of years.

The phrase itself is wonderfully old.

One early meaning described something absurd or impossible, which is where we get the expression “once in a blue moon.”

But there have actually been times when the Moon really did appear blue.

After the massive volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883,

ash and dust spread high through Earth’s atmosphere. People around the world reported seeing eerie blue and green moons for years afterwards.

Similar effects followed huge bushfires and volcanic eruptions in modern times.

Imagine stepping outside at night and seeing the Moon glowing pale blue through smoky skies. No wonder ancient people thought the heavens were angry.

For thousands of years, strange moons stirred fear and superstition.

Medieval Europeans saw unusual lunar events as warnings from God. Sailors feared odd moons before storms. Farmers believed crops planted under certain moons would fail.

In some cultures, an extra Full Moon upset religious calendars and seasonal festivals that depended on the lunar cycle.

And to be fair, the Moon does affect Earth in dramatic ways.

Its gravity controls ocean tides, stabilises Earth’s wobble, and may even have helped life evolve here in the first place.

Without the Moon, Earth would be a far more chaotic world.

A Full Moon already has a powerful hold on human imagination.

Police and emergency workers have long joked about strange behaviour during full moons.

Horror movies adore them.

Ancient legends linked them to werewolves, madness, and restless spirits.

Even the word “lunatic” comes from Luna, the Roman Moon goddess, because people once genuinely believed moonlight affected the mind.

And perhaps the most startling fact of all? The Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth every year, about 3.8 centimetres annually, roughly the speed your fingernails grow.

Billions of years ago it appeared

everything for developers.

If it is allowed to proceed, it will not only do nothing for the housing situation, it will ruin our reputation

much larger in our sky than it does now.

On Blue Moon night though, most people won’t think about orbital mechanics or ancient folklore.

They’ll simply look up and notice the Moon hanging there — bright, oversized, and strangely captivating.

Astronomers love Full Moons despite the glare they create.

The Moon’s craters, mountains, and ancient lava plains become strikingly visible through binoculars.

That pale face staring down at humanity has watched every civilisation rise and fall in history.

And on Sunday 31 May, it will do it again.

Some people will search social

Regards, Lachlan DENGATE Coffs Harbour

media for wild predictions and cosmic warnings.

Others will quietly step outside into the cool night air, glance upward, and feel the same sense of awe humans have carried for thousands of years.

The Blue Moon may not actually be blue, but it remains one of the sky’s most beautiful illusions.

Wanna see it all blue through large telescopes?

My group ‘Mid North Coast Astronomy ‘will be holding a special FREE ‘Blue Moon’ family viewing night that night from sundown at Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope. All are welcome. Enquiries 0400 636 363 or via davidreneke. com.

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LOCALSPORT

Coffs Coast delivers for NSW State Classic

By Kate PYE

THE VW State Classic 2026 wrapped up on the Coffs Coast over the weekend after delivering one of the strongest editions of the event to date.

The NSW Surfing State Championships ran from 18 to 23 May, spread across venues from Arrawarra to Sawtell, Macauleys Beach to the Jetty.

Every division from Under 12s through to Over 70s was represented.

Significant swell pumped through the region all week, testing competitors across every division and venue.

The Coffs Coast also showcased its remarkable surfing versatility.

While six foot surf hammered the open beaches, the protected waters of the Coffs Harbour Boat Ramp kept the younger divisions safely in the water.

Surfing NSW CEO Lucas Townsend said the event has become a landmark on the national calendar.

"The State Classic has quickly become one of the

country's largest grassroots surfing events," Mr Townsend said.

"Every discipline, every region and every generation of surfers converges on Coffs Harbour for a week that reflects the scale and depth of surfing in New South Wales."

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said the event delivered on every front.

"It was a spectacular showpiece that embraced the grassroots community aspect of the sport," Mayor Williams

said.

"Athletes ranging from groms to seasoned veterans tackled the waves in a city renowned for its beach culture and warm welcome."

Standout moments came thick and fast across six days of surfing.

In the juniors, Ben Zanatta posted a 9.5 in heavy surf before backing it up with a 9.13 in the Under 18 Boys final to claim the title.

Poppy O'Reilly took the Under 18 Girls for the second year running.

The Grainger sistersChloe and Mila - impressed in Under 12 and Under 14 Girls finals.

Hamish Harrigan won the Under 16 Boys in front of a hometown crowd that made themselves heard all morning.

Another highlight came from 12-year-old Avalon surfer Maverick Macgugan, who claimed the Under 14 Boys title for the third consecutive year.

It was a performance beyond his years in

demanding conditions.

"I love catching up with all my surfing mates from all over NSW and competing with the best surfers in the state," Macgugan said.

"There is a huge variety of waves on offer in Coffs during big swells like this and the Jetty was cool because we were still allowed to compete in safe conditions."

In the masters, Dean Bowen spent the week as head of water safety before stepping into the Over 30 Men's final and winning it

Coffs hosts Australian Handball Championships

By Aiden BURGESS

AUSTRALIA’s best handball players are playing off for national titles in Coffs Harbour.

The Australian Handball Club Championships are currently being held at Sportz Central, with a spot in the World Championship up for grabs.

The National Championships got underway on Wednesday, 27 May, with semi-finals to be played on Saturday, 30 May, and the grand finals on Sunday, 31 May.

The winner of the men's division qualifies for the IHF Men's Handball Club World Championship to be held in Egypt in October.

The winning men’s team in Coffs Harbour will represent Oceania against the world’s best club sides.

Sydney University has represented Oceania 13 times, holding the record for most appearances and establishing itself as one of the region’s most successful clubs.

Reigning men’s

What’s on this week

By Aiden BURGESS

Friday, 29 May

Football

North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season - Round 8.

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

Urunga Raiders vs Northern Storm at Urunga Recreation Reserve. 6.45pm.

Golf Sawtell Golf Club’s Medley Stableford.

Handball

Australian Handball Club Championships at Sportz Central.

Saturday, 30 May

Australian Rules

Football

AFL North Coast season –

Round 8.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints vs Northern Beaches Blues at Richardson Park. 2.50pm.

Grafton Tigers vs Port Macquarie Magpies (reserves) at Ellem Oval. 12.50pm.

Baseball

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

Football

North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season - Round 8.

Northern Storm vs Urunga Raiders at Korora Oval. 2.30pm.

Coffs Coast Tigers vs Sawtell Scorpions at Polwarth Drive Fields. 5pm.

Bellingen FC vs Maclean Bobcats at Connell Park.

5pm.

Yamba Breakers vs Woolgoolga Wolves at Yamba Sports Complex. 5pm.

Golf

Sawtell Golf Club’s Individual PAR.

Handball

Australian Handball Club Championships at Sportz Central.

Netball

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

Rugby League

Group 2 Rugby League season – Round 6.

Grafton Ghosts vs Macksville Sea Eagles at Frank McGuren Oval. 2.40pm.

Rugby Union

Mid North Coast Rugby

champions Sydney University have returned to defend their title, while women’s champions the University of Queensland aim for a historic three-peat.

The first national championship was held in 1998, where Sydney University defeated the City of Melbourne.

After a long pause, the competition was revived in 2012, with Sydney University again claiming the title against St Kilda.

Union Northern Division season – Round 5.

Port Macquarie Pirates vs Coffs Harbour Snappers in Port Macquarie. 3.15pm.

Grafton Redmen vs Kempsey Cannonballs in Grafton. 3.15pm.

SCU Marlins vs Hastings Valley Vikings (reserves) at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. 1.55pm.

Sunday, 31 May

Australian Rules Football

AFL North Coast junior season – Round 6.

Golf

Sawtell Golf Club’s Individual Medley Stableford. Handball

Australian Handball Club Championships at Sportz Central.

Rugby League

Group 2 Rugby League season – Round 6.

with a near-perfect 9-point ride.

The Open Men's final came down to 0.06 of a point, with Dom Thomas from Newcastle edging Van Whiteman for the title. At Arrawarra, the longboard divisions produced technically brilliant surfing across three days of challenging conditions.

Jason Livingstone won the Over 50 Men's title - his 15th NSW State Title by his own count.

He didn’t have it all his own way however, with Alan Morrison finally breaking a two-year losing streak against Livingstone to take the Over 55 Men's longboard crown.

Will Crowe posted a heat score of 16.00 in the Open Men's final, while Amy Main came in from the Open Women's final not knowing she'd won.

St Francis Xavier College dominated the High Schools division, winning both the Senior and Junior Boys titles. Every school division winner has qualified for the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Margaret River, WA in December.

Coffs Harbour Comets vs Nambucca Roosters at Geoff King Motors Oval. 2.40pm.

Woolgoolga Seahorses vs South Grafton Rebels at Solitary Island Sports Ground. 2.40pm.

Monday, 1 June

Basketball

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

Touch Football

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

Tuesday, 2 June

Basketball

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

Golf

Sawtell Golf Club’s Medley 2 Ball Aggregate

Stableford.

Oztag

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

Wednesday, 3 June

Golf

Sawtell Golf Club’s 2 Person Ambrose GNSW Keno Qualifier. Netball

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

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

Thursday, 4 June

Netball

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

Wins to Comets, Panthers and Seahorses

By Aiden BURGESS

THE SAWTELL Panthers and Woolgoolga Seahorses have remained undefeated, while the Coffs Harbour Comets were also winners during Round 5 of the Group 2 Rugby League season.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses went to the top of the ladder after their 28-10

win against the Nambucca Roosters at Coronation Park.

The Sawtell Panthers won their fifth straight game to start the season, edging out the Macksville Sea Eagles 18-16 in Macksville.

The Coffs Harbour Comets maintained third spot on the ladder with

a 26-12 win against the Grafton Ghosts in Grafton. First grade ladder 1.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 10 points. 4 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. Points differential (p.d): 82. 2.Sawtell Panthers. 10 points. 5 wins. 0 losses. (p.d): 80. 3.Coffs Harbour Comets. 6 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): 0. 4.South Grafton Rebels. 6 points. 2 wins. 2 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -24. 5.Nambucca Roosters. 4 points. 1 win. 3 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -34.

Group 2 junior ladder leaders

By Aiden BURGESS

THE TOP teams of the new Group 2 Junior Rugby League season have established themselves as early frontrunners after the first four rounds of the competition.

Sawtell Panthers Under 17s Girls have made an undefeated start to the season.

The Smithtown Tigers sit at the top of the Under 16s ladder.

The Coffs Harbour Comets

Under 15s remain undefeated so far to start the season.

The Bowraville Tigers remain undefeated to lead the way in the Under 15s Girls competition.

The Coffs Harbour Comets Under 14s have started their premiership defence undefeated, and sit on top of the ladder with the Bowraville Tigers.

The Sawtell Panthers and Bowraville Tigers lead the way in both the Under 13s and Under 13s Girls competitions.

Suns win at home

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns

Youth Men (Under 20s) got the job done against the visiting Marrickville Spirit 83-69 at Sportz Central, during the latest round

of their Basketball NSW Waratah Basketball League representative season.

A Coffs Harbour Basketball Association representative gave a recap of their home win.

“The Suns came out on

6.Macksville Sea Eagles. 2 points. 0 wins. 4 losses. 1 bye. (p.d): -46. 7.Grafton Ghosts. 2 points. 1 win. 4 losses. (p.d): -58.

Reserves

The Macksville Sea Eagles were 22-18 winners in their top of the table clash with the Sawtell Panthers.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses had a 24-22 win against the Nambucca Roosters, and the Coffs Harbour Comets were 32-12 victors against the

Grafton Ghosts.

Women’s

The Nambucca Roosters won their grand final rematch 24-6 against the Woolgoolga Seahorses.

The Grafton Ghosts smashed the Coffs Harbour Comets by 34-4.

Under 18s

The Macksville Sea Eagles remained unbeaten with an 18-6 win against the Sawtell Panthers.

The Woolgoolga Seahorses defeated the

Nambucca Roosters 268, and the Coffs Harbour Comets had an 18-12 win against the Grafton Ghosts.

Round 6

The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 6 games.

The Coffs Harbour Comets host the Nambucca Roosters, and the Woolgoolga Seahorses host the South Grafton Rebels.

Grafton Ghosts host the Macksville Sea Eagles to kick off the round on Saturday afternoon.

Sawtell Panthers have the bye.

fire, setting the tone early with tough defence that ignited some outstanding transition basketball,” they said.

“Kaspa led the charge, throwing down a couple of big fast-break jams that had the crowd on their feet and helped build a lead that stretched to 14 points.

“Marrickville responded well, clawing their way back into the contest.

“Coach Cook challenged the group to lift their effort in the key effort areas, and the response was immediate.

“Joe Moran led from the front, showing intent at both ends of the floor and helping

steady the team during a crucial stretch.

“By the final quarter, feeding off the energy of what was easily the best home crowd in the competition, the boys rallied again, regrouped, and were able to pull away 83-69 with great team defence and some big threes from Taj

Scorpions sting Bellingen to break into top four

striking the woodwork on several occasions, including a thunderous effort from Aidan Danzey that rattled the crossbar.

As the match opened up late, Damon O’Connell effectively sealed the result with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area into the bottom corner.

Duke Easman eventually pulled one back for Bellingen in the 88th

minute, reacting quickest after a superb save from Jake Stitt, but Sawtell comfortably held on for an important victory.

Sawtell FC assistant coach Rod Buckle wasn’t getting carried away with the win.

“Overall it was a mixed night for us,” he said.

“We were happy with our start where we dominated possession and were able to set the tempo.

“The early penalty awarded from a set piece we worked on was pleasing and

the buffer helped give us the confidence to play our style of possession football.

“The second half we were not so pleased with as although we were still in control our execution was off and we couldn't put them away.

“Full credit to Bellingen who fought to the final whistle.”

Such is the intensity of the Men’s Premier League, the Sawtellians have placed extra emphasis on fast starts.

“We have been working hard on starting the game more up-tempo,” Buckle said.

“Some slow starts cost us earlier in the season.

“We train better this way also so it makes sense to play as you train.

“Joe (Skrtic) is always big on keeping the ball so that is always being worked on in our training sessions.

“The boys are enjoying each other's company and there is a good positive vibe around the place.”

Rae.

“Big shoutout to everyone who came out and backed the team, the support made a huge difference down the stretch.”

The Suns head to Sydney this weekend for a double header against the Blacktown Storm and Marrickville Spirit.

SPORT

Wolves, Urunga and Sawtell claim wins

By Aiden BURGESS

THE WOOLGOOLGA Wolves have gone to the top of the ladder after an 8-3 victory against the Coffs Coast Tigers, during the latest round of North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season.

The Wolves won their sixth straight match to start the season, as they tamed the Tigers at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The Sawtell Scorpions consolidated their place in the top four with a 3-1 win against Bellingen FC at the Coffs Coast Synthetics.

The Urunga Raiders were also victorious in Round 7, breaking through for their first win of the season after

beating the Coffs City United Lions by 2-1 at home. The scheduled match

between the Northern Storm and Yamba Breakers at Korora Oval was

postponed.

Men’s ladder 1.Woolgoolga Wolves.

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and Tigers

Coffs Basketball seniors wrap

By Aiden BURGESS

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

Men’s A-Grade ladder leaders We Can’t Dunk had a

53-35 win against Seahorses Shredders.

Sweet Home Wembanyama also remained undefeated after a 72-63 win against The Flame Trees.

the season, defeating The Chihuahuas by 54-40.

WFI Insurance have also made an unbeaten start to the season, beating White Chocolate 71-56.

Women’s Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s winter women’s season continued with Round 3 games played at Sportz Central.

18 points. 6 wins. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 21. 2.Northern Storm. 15 points. 5 wins. 0 losses. (g.d): 20. 3.Yamba Breakers. 12 points. 4 wins. 1 loss. (g.d): 6. 4.Sawtell Scorpions. 10 points. 3 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. (g.d): 5. 5.Maclean Bobcats. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): -8. 6.Bellingen FC. 6 points. 2 wins. 4 losses. (g,d): -8. 7.Coffs City United Lions. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): -7. 8.Coffs Coast Tigers. 4 points. 1 win.1 draw. 4 losses. (g.d): -14. 9.Urunga Raiders.3 points. 1 win. 6 losses. (g.d): -15.

Women’s

The Coffs City United Lionesses moved into

Suns Under 18s, 45-28.

Eleisha Turk top scored for the winners with 16 points.

The Collective beat the Coffs Harbour Under 16s by 55-43, Kira Juffermans top scored with 22 points.

second spot on the ladder with a 4-1 victory against the Woolgoolga Wildcats at Forsyth Park, during the latest round of the Women’s Premier League season. The scheduled match between the Northern Storm and Boambee Eagles was postponed.

Women’s ladder 1.Urunga Raiders. 12 points. 4 wins. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 14. 2.Coffs City United Lionesses. 9 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. (g.d): 12. 3.Woolgoolga Wildcats. 9 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. (g.d): -3. 4.Northern Storm. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): -10. 5.Boambee Eagles. 1 point. 0 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): -13.

team.

Lisa Medway top scored for the winners with 20 points.

The Mighty Ducks beat Mantas Mystics 43-31, Momoko Maeda led the way with 26 points.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE CREAM has risen to the top after the first five rounds of the AFL North Coast junior season.

The Port Macquarie Magpies remain undefeated to lead the way in the Youth Girls 17s competition.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints also remain undefeated at the top of the Under 16s Boys ladder.

The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 15s have also made an undefeated start to the season.

The Port Macquarie Swoopers and Lower Clarence Suns both remain undefeated at the top of the Under 14s Mixed competition.

The Northern Beaches Blues lead the way in the Youth Girls 13s, with an undefeated start to their premiership defence.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints (Black) remain undefeated in the Under 12s Mixed competition.

The AFL North Coast junior season is played on Sundays.

All Washed Up were also winners in Round 4, defeating 8-Teens 81-55.

Women’s A-Grade ladder leaders Mantas Mermaids defeated the Coffs Harbour

Women’s B-Grade ladder leaders Ring Ins had a 3529 win against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s 2

AFL junior ladder leaders

The Young Ones had a 56-36 win against Mantas Mummas, Indigo Savage top scored with 25 points.

q Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 13s have made an undefeated start to their premiership defence. Photo: supplied.

Rugby season resumes

By Aiden BURGESS

AFTER taking a break for the NSW Country Championships, the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season resumed with Round 4 games played across the

Magic Pandas won their third straight game to start region.

The Port Macquarie Pirates continued their unbeaten start to the season, displaying dominance in a 64-22 win against the Kempsey Cannonballs in Crescent Head.

The Grafton Redmen recorded their first win of the season, defeating the Hastings Valley Vikings by 31-26 in Port Macquarie.

Coffs Harbour Snappers women had a resounding 34-5 victory in their local derby against the SCU

Marlins.

Round 5

The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season continues this weekend with Round 5 games.

The Coffs Harbour Snappers travel to take on the Port Macquarie Pirates in their top of the ladder clash and grand final

rematch.

SCU Marlins reserves are at home against the Hastings Valley Vikings, and the Grafton Redmen host the Kempsey Cannonballs in first grade.

First grade ladder

1.Coffs Harbour Snappers. 15 points. 3 wins. 0 losses. Points

differential (p.d): 79. 2.Port Macquarie Pirates. 14 points. 3 wins. 0 losses. (p.d): 47. 3.Grafton Redmen. 9 points. 1 win. 2 losses. (p.d): -3. 4.Hastings Valley Vikings. 8 points. 1 win. 3 losses. (p.d): -41. 5.Kempsey Cannonballs. 3 points. 0 wins. 3 losses. (p.d): -82.

Wolves run riot in the rain

By David WIGLEY

THE Woolgoolga Wolves stormed back to the top of the North Coast Premier League after dismantling the Coffs Coast Tigers 8-3 in an extraordinary 11-goal thriller at the Coffs Coast Synthetics last Saturday night.

In a breathless contest played in pouring rain, both sides traded blows early before the Wolves’ attacking firepower ultimately proved overwhelming.

The Tigers stunned the home side inside five minutes when Thomas Mitchell struck first to hand Coffs Coast the perfect start.

But the lead lasted only three minutes before Tai Smith restored parity with a clinical finish.

After wave upon wave of attacking pressure, Nick Mallett finally broke the deadlock to give Woolgoolga a 2-1 advantage.

Smith then produced a moment of class, cushioning an elegant first touch before finishing superbly for his second goal and a 3-1 Wolves lead.

The Tigers refused to go away, with Mitchell grabbing his second goal to reduce the deficit to 3-2 after a remarkable opening 18 minutes that produced five goals.

Woolgoolga responded immediately through a brilliantly executed set-piece, with Fraser Duryea glancing a perfectly weighted header into the corner to restore the Wolves’ lead at 4-2..

Moments later, the Tigers earned a penalty after a foul on the edge of the area, and Mitchell coolly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to complete his hat-trick and reduce the margin to 4-3 in dramatic fashion.

The chaos continued before halftime when Liam Davidson latched onto a cross to make it 5-3, capping a mesmerising opening half that delivered eight goals and relentless end-to-end football.

As the rain intensified, so too did the Wolves’ dominance.

James Gorrie extended the lead to 6-3 before Smith completed a

Saints win local derby

By Aiden BURGESS

THE Sawtell/Toormina Saints have won their local derby against the Coffs Harbour Breakers, during Round 7 of the AFL North Coast season.

The Saints became the first side to beat the Breakers this season, triumphing 11.8 (74) to 7.10

Park Beach Men’s Bowls Club Results

By Doug POWELL

OPEN Social Triples Tuesday Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

20/5 STABLEFORD 1to

9x 2 Brenda Connors

32, Nicole Owen 30, Chris Anderson 29c/b. Balls to 26.

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

LUNGE Club – A women in Bowls Initiative -Don’t Miss Your Spot: Girls Day Out Lawn Bowls Free Coaching and Equipment Free BBQ Music Prizes a Fun Day Sunday 31st May 3.30PM Ladies Book in by Ringing the Club 02 66531287

MONDAY Twilight Bowls

VW State Classic 2026 results

By Kate PYE

High Schools | Macauleys Beach

Junior Girls — St Peters

Anglican College Junior Boys — St Francis Xavier College Senior Boys

— St Francis Xavier College Senior Girls — Illawarra Sports High

Junior State Titles | Park Beach and Coffs Harbour Boat

Ramp U12 Girls — Chloe Grainger

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Tai Smith scored a hattrick in a dominant 8-3 victory by the Woolgoolga Wolves.

(52) against the ladder leaders at Richardson Park.

The Port Macquarie Magpies smashed the Northern Beaches Blues by 17.23 (125) to 3.5 (23) at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.

Reserves

The Coffs Harbour Breakers continued their unbeaten run to start the season, accounting for the

19/05/2026 Washed out Men’s Social Triples Thursday 21/05/2026

J. McLeod, P. Newman, D. Hull d W. Gavlock, A.Plain, B. Merchant

NTP 3 Chris Anderson. NTP 7 Natalie Oliver (pro pin)

23/5 4 Ball Trevor Adams & Peter Wall 69, Trevor Smith & Mark Wallis 66. Balls to 62c/b. NTP 7 A:Trevor Smith

18/5/26 Cancelled Due to Weather TUESDAY Ladies Social Bowls

19/5/26 Cancelled Due to Weather

WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls 20/5/26

M Flint, B Clugston, B Fitzpatrick DEF N Wong, W Vaughn, J Townsend

D Isaacs, R Wardrop, B Martin

DEFD M Hastings, K Williams, A Engel

G Peel, T Mitchell, L Preston

U12 Boys — Levi Lowe U14 Girls

— Everly Morgan U14 Boys — Maverick Macgugan U16 Girls — Leihani Zoric U16 Boys — Hamish

Harrigan U18 Girls — Poppy

O'Reilly U18 Boys — Ben Zanatta

SUP | Northern Side of the Jetty

Open Women — Rebecca

Dunning O40 Women — Rebecca

Dunning O40 Men — Marty Cole

O50 Men — Adam Robinson O60

Men — Jonathan Gatt Open Men 9ft+ — Marty Cole O50 Men 9ft+

— Paul Haile O60 Men 9ft+ —

superb hat-trick in the 78th minute, volleying brilliantly into the bottom corner.

James Palmer then added the

Sawtell/Toormina Saints by 12.4 (76) to 4.7 (31).

The Grafton Tigers pipped the Northern Beaches Blues by one point; 7.9 (51) to 7.8 (50) in Grafton.

Women’s

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints remain undefeated after having a 3.9 (27) to 2.0 (12) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.

The Port Macquarie Magpies beat the Northern Beaches Blues;

SPORT RESULTS

H. Katana, G. Colman, K. Morrison d C. Brian, R. Aitken, J.Long

G. Williams, R. Beaumont, M. Flint d P. Worth, K. Bienfelt, J.Dunn

T. Cooper, R. Cooper, D. Garner d

(pro pin), B: Charles Bevan, C: Mark Shipman. NTP 11A: Michael Oates, C: Trevor Adams Stableford

Benjamin Armstrong 36c/b. Ladies Stableford

Nicole Owen 26

DEF I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh

N Stahlhut, M McGuire, B Blight

DEF T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor

C Christian, D Wheeler, M

Aujard DEF N McClelland, J Urge, M Pollard

A Vivian, D Anderson, A Berry

DEF G Hampson, J Rice, R Williams

W Bujeya, G Stewart, M Gibbons

DEF R Smithers, S Shae, R Petterson

N Kotrozos, R Morris DEF P Paunovic, R McLellan

Jonathan Gatt O70 Men — Phil Baggs

State Masters | Gallows Beach, Diggers Beach, Sawtell and the Jetty

O21 Women — Isla

Schomberg O21 Men — Baxter

Hurt Open Women — Leihani

Zoric Open Men — Dom Thomas

O30 Women — Talina Christensen

O30 Men — Dean Bowen O40 Men — Chad Schomberg O40 Women — Audrey Hills O50

Men — Paul Snow O50 Women — Belinda Koorey O55 Men

finishing touch in the final minute, sealing an emphatic 8-3 victory and bringing the curtain down on one of the season’s most pulsating contests.

5.1 (31) to 3.8 (26).

Under 18s

Coffs Harbour Breakers/ Nambucca Valley had a 10.10 (70) to 7.5 (47) win against the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints.

Round 8

The AFL North Coast season continues this weekend with Round 8 matches.

Sawtell/Toormina Saints host the Northern Beaches Blues at

R. Bennell, G. Pallister, D. Barnard

T. Lainchbury, M.Baker, R. Harris

d C. Meyer, C. Lloyd, A. McKee

M. Pitt, S.Ward, J. Thorn, D. Condon d P. Elliott, P. Webb, H. Schipp, D. Wilson

Woopi Monday Vets Golf

By Dianne RICHARDS

MONDAY May 25, 2026 Starters 17 Winner Greg Heidke 29 who chose SeaViewTav voucher

FRIDAY Mixed Social Bowls 22/5/26 Games not completed due to wet Weather

Card Draw for winners of the Day:

J Chapman, A Baker, D Holland

Played N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Townsend

Kev Taylor, M Flint, W Meadows

Played J Fleming, G Walsh, R Southam R Veersteeg, R Avery, G Denniss

— Michael Callendar O60 Men

— Rob Baldwin O60 Women — Greta Francis O65 Men — Rob

Baldwin

Longboards | Arrawarra U18 Junior Women — Freya

Abbott U18 Junior Men — Gwil

Barnes Open Women — Amy

Main Open Men — William Crowe

O40 Men — Matthew Hall O40

Women — Sonorilyn Adlawan

O50 Men — Jason Livingston

O50 Women — Wendy Stevenson O55 Men — Alan Morrison O60

Men — Tony Rae O60 Women —

Richardson Park, and the Grafton Tigers and Port Macquarie Magpies reserves play off in Grafton.

Senior men’s ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 20 points. 5 wins. 1 loss. 171.28%.

2.Sawtell/Toormina Saints. 12 points. 3 wins. 2 losses. 105.65%.

3.Port Macquarie Magpies. 12 points. 3 wins. 3 losses. 147.25%.

4.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 points. 0 wins. 5 losses. 31.79%.

P. North, C. Weatherall, M. Berube d G. Brewis, R. Alford, I. Trengove

D. Darling, B. Trotman, B. Garner d L. Goodacre, B. Worboys, A. Campbell

R/u Gary Tolhurst 31 2R/u Paul Macrae 32c/b Putting John Gantevoort 14 NAGA & FROG went Michael Skipper who received the Ground Earth coffee voucher

One birdie was scored by Gary Tolhurst on the 2nd

Played P Paunovic, S Fleming, D Anderson

G Hampson, N Elford, Ken Taylor Played T Brooks, R Cridge, A Taylor

K Sharman, C Christian, A Berry

Played C Johnston, T Johnston, C Hill

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON

TUESDAY 19th May 2026

Main Draw Winners: - Wally Edwards - R/U - Dave Lewis

Consolation Winners: - Bernie Couzens - R/U - Darren Allen

H Muir, G Flynn, J Flynn Played A Meek, J Urge, T Karam J Rice R Williams, L Preston Played N Wong, D Frost, P Weir Louise Tiernan O65

CEX Woolgoolga Lawn Bowls

By Sue BRACHER

SUNDAY 10/5/2026 Rink

9: M Lambert, N Atkinson, C Nightingale (D) C Atkinson L Broom, K Costelloe (16/10) Rink

Coffs Harbour District Darts

By Ray BEASLEY

SAWTELL RSL Club

Summer Monday 18 May

Warriors def Thunderstruck 6-3

DILLIGAF def Who Darted 5-4

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By

Geoffrey HART

MAY 20 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match was conducted with 29 participants. Master Grade: Stuart D 90.3, A Grade: Andrew Ryan

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Margaret ILES

FRIDAY 22nd May, 2026 Group A (Division 1 & Division 2)

Reece Baker d Lulu Zhang 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Bo Zhang 3/1, Paul Hendriks d Tim Garrad 3/0, Yash

MNC Cross Country

By Peter BERRINGTON

24 MAY 2026 at Mullawarra

RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Archer Jordan 9:15, 1; Harrison Jordan 9:38, 2; Austin Hundle 9:42, 3; Oliver Philip 10:05, 4; Ziggy Walker 11:07, 5; Astin Nuttall 11:17, 6; Ned Taylor 11:18, 7; Harry McCosker 11:21, 8; Lucas Perez 11:38, 9; Bryson Kelly 11:40, 10; Ben Ewart 11:54, 11; John Philip 11:59, 12; Harrison May 12:07, 13; Max Kelly 12:28, 14; Enzo Perez 12:33, 15; Harvey Griffin 12:40, 16; Patrick May 12:42, 17; Jack Brennan 12:55, 18; Patrick Brennan 12:56, 19; Marcel Philip 13:00, 20; Paul Cole 13:10, 21; Jack McCosker 13:21, 22; August Hamilton 13:26, 23; Jonathan Ewart 13:30, 24; Sahar Shermeister 13:31, 25; Jack Duncan 13:51, 26; Iggi Nuttall 14:16, 27; Andrew Wong 14:18, 28; Russell Crane 14:57, 29; Darcy Kelly 15:14, 30; Naveh

Park Beach Women's Bowls Club

By Anne ORR

THE annual ladies President v Secretary day was held on Wednesday. Teams were drawn out of a hat and what a fun day it was. Congratulations to the Secretary team for winning. Secretary Judy accepted the trophy from President Joan.

Wednesday 20.5.26. K Kundy, A Worboys, J Stirton def M Webb, M Gudgeon, S Willis; T Sullivan, L Mitchell, J Woodford def M Trengrove, K Dunn, J Farrell; N Barker, C Domjahn, J PearceKennedy def T Thorn, A M Taylor, L Loadsman; M Long, S Meyer, C Garrett def S Betts/C Sheridan,

10: J Simmons, D Foster, L Virag (D) Tony, B Richard, J Brook (24/19)

Tuesday 12/5/26. (pairs) Rink 2: Helmut, J Taylor (D) M Hopes, M Hodge (32/7), Rink 3: J Hurrell, D Barnard (D) P Buck, Tony (31/17).

Rink 4: G Lane, N Wood (D) J Weston, G Pallister (28/17).

Is It In def Bull Finish 5-4

100s

Elaine (2)

Hannah (1)

Kate (2)

Wendy (1)

Chris L (1)

Craig S (2)

Dave H (3)

Dean (1)

Garry (1)

98.7, Johan Greyling 90.3, Craig Tredinnick 85.6, Chris Mears 84.6, Alan Newey 73.0, Kieren Ward 60.2, B Grade: Jeffrey W (using a rest) 100.16, Carl P 89.5, Hayley R 89.5, Member-677 83.1, Gary McKinnon 81.1, Danny W 80.3, Pete C 74.3, Allan Matten 73.4, Michelle D 72.1, Sam Matten

Tyagi d Will Fang 3/2. Division 1

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

WINNER: Reece Baker from Paul Hendriks.

Division 2

Will Fang d Lulu Zhang 3/1, Bo

Shermeister 15:18, 31; Oaklei Nuttall 15:18, 32; Bar Shermeister 15:20, 33; Lennox McElhinney 15:35, 34; River Woodgate 15:48, 35; Patrick Happ 16:08, 36; Daniel Ralph 16:15, 37; Daniel Perez 17:13, 38; Richard Pearson 17:24, 39; Miles Hamilton 17:47, 40.

RESULTS: 2km (Female) - Bayley Johnson 10:20, 1; Evie Sutton 10:36, 2; Emma Sandes 10:49, 3; Summer Bates 11:00, 4; Anika Bates 11:10, 5; Lucy Ham 11:12, 6; Elka Bowker 11:36, 7; Leah Ham 11:44, 8; Amber Hundle 11:49, 9; Clara Philip 11:58, 10; Kath Huggins 12:10, 11; Evie Hunter 12:12, 12; Felicity Bates 12:37, 13; Lola Barclay 12:48, 14; Kristy Bridger 12:49, 15; Leah Doman 13:22, 16; Rachel Brennan 13:33, 17; Mel Brodie 13:52, 18; Quinn Woodgate 13:57, 19; Amy Hannaford 13:58, 20; Lily-Mei Wong 14:17, 21; Pim Heaney 14:38, 22; Rebecca May 14:46, 23; Barbara Ewart 15:10, 24; Kirra Bridger 15:30, 25; Lisa Jenyns

R DeMeio, J Slater; M England, P Garner, A Orr def T Welsh/S Meyer, B Bodel, D Hargreaves; Tracey, E Kidd, V Slater def E Blanton, J Alford, R Jupp. Friday 22.5.26 K Elliott, J Farrell def N Barker, J Barker; A Stone, E Kidd, J Phillips def M Schip, C Treharne, S Hancock; R Oakley, V Slater def S Crawford, M Crawford; M Monck, J Woodford def C Keogh, M Berube; G Duffey, D Lindner def F Gaunt, B Edwards; M Cutts, J Murtas def C McVicar, N McVicar; A Orr, E Tindall def M England, C England; G Haigh, C Cutt def D Francis, P Elliot. Social Bowls Friday 8.5.26. M England, C England def A Orr, D Lindner; S Rodwell, J Rodwell def C Treharne, E Kidd; S Hancock, T Aarts def M Webb, F Gaunt; N Barker, J Barker def A Stone, K

Rink 5: J Simmons, S Oliver(D) J Gibbons, R Bennell (24/15). G McInerney C Davis (D) R Gurber, S Dodd (20/16). t Taylor, W Gavenlock, G Isele (D) k Costelloe, Fred C, B Merchant (20/15).

Tuesday 19/5/26: (Pairs)

Rink3: T McKenzie,P Buck (D) J Simmons, W Gavenlock. (17/16)

Kurt (2)

Kyle (1)

Paul (4)

Reg (1)

Ricky (6)

Sam (4)

Steve (1)

Tim (1)

High pegs

Dean (59)

Sam (74)

72.1, C Grade: Bill Anderson 83.4, Russell Williams 77.4, Matt Keough 76.2, Geoff H 76.1, Clinton Brooks 74.0, Brian Brock 72.1, Michael A 65.0, Sam H 61.0, Sally Borkowsy 54.1, Daniel Rees 44.0, Wendi H 38.0, Rebecca B 34.0, Open Sights: Carl P 91.3, Johan Greyling 86.3, Pete C 84.1, Member-677 50.0

Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/0, Tim Garrad d Lulu Zhang 3/0, Will Fang d Bo Zhang 3/0.

WINNER: Will Fang from Bo Zhang.

Division 3

Michael Hobincu d Nick Jankovic 3/0, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Nick Jankovic d

15:33, 26; Violet Wong 15:40, 27; Chloe Woodgate 15:49, 28; Grace McElhinney 16:02, 29; Nerea Ruiz 16:05, 30; Teale McElhinney 16:07, 31; Corrine Happ 16:10, 32; Macy Ralph 16:12, 33; Toni Berrington 16:34, 34; Zara Pearson 16:54, 35; Jess Dougherty 16:55, 36; Leyre Perez 17:10, 37; Isla Bowker 17:12, 38; Isla Pearson 17:23, 39; Ellie Luhr 17:44, 40; Kaya Michener 17:57, 41; Mili McLaughlin 18:15, 42; Vicky McClure 18:40, 43.

RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Sam Ewart 21:15, 1; James Karrasch 21:26, 2; Daniel Bowker 21:45, 3; Angus Morgan 22:51, 4; Oliver Philip 22:56, 5; Chris Hamilton 23:20, 6; Kweller Happ 24:37, 7; Finn Moffatt 26:11, 8; Robert Ashcroft 26:45, 9; Christian Petersen 26:53, 10; Marcel Philip 28:41, 11; John Philip 28:41, 12; Patrick Brennan 29:02, 13; Greg Ewart 30:42, 14; Matt Evans 32:28, 15; Tim Karrasch 45:02, 16.

RESULTS: 5km (Female) - Poppy Barclay 22:24, 1; Madeline Ham

Read; R Oakley, M Flint def R Lane, D Futcher; David, Ray def Dave, Andrew; K Blow, T Blow def C

Rink 4: J Hurrell, D Barnard (D) Helmut, J Taylor (32/14). Rink5: N Wood, R Bennell (D) G McInerney, C Davis (18/14), Rink 6: A Plain, B Merchant (D) J Weston, G Palister (40/14)

Rink 7: W Prosser, V Valentine, G Isele (D) G Lane, T Taylor, D Valentine.

Bull pegs Garry (1)

Leader Board

DILLIGAF 96

Warriors 70

Bull Finish 69 Is It In 65

Fluke Shots 62

Bad Habits 61

Thunderstruck 48 Who Darted 29

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 13 participants. Johan Greyling 191.5, Carl P 190.7, Jeffrey W 190.4, Danny W 190.3, Matt Keough 188.4, Allan Matten 186.5, Russell Williams 186.4, Ben R 179.3, Hayley R 177.0, Member-677 151.4, Clinton Brooks 110.0, Geoff H 87.0, Sam H 66.0

Char Berglund 3/2, Char Berglund d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Terry Baker d Nick Jankovic 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Terry Baker 3/1, Char Berglund d Michael Hobincu 3/2, Nick Jankovic d Sharee Templeton 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Terry Baker 3/2.

WINNER: Michael Hobincu from Terry Baker.

23:28, 2; Corrine Happ 25:34, 3; Skyla Petersen 25:40, 4; Leah Ham 26:14, 5; Summer Bates 26:38, 6; Anika Bates 26:58, 7; Clara Philip 27:09, 8; Sarah Morgan 27:36, 9; Amelia Harrigan 27:38, 10; Felicity Bates 29:39, 11; Kristie Hood 30:19, 12; Stacy Wong 31:21, 13; Sara Evans 32:23, 14; Janie Mahoney 33:18, 15; Mili McLaughlin 40:21, 16; Ellie Luhr 41:47, 17; Lisa Usher 42:54, 18; Rebecca Cornelius 43:07, 19.

RESULTS: 10km (Male) - Chris Giffin 41:41, 1; Ewen Williams 42:13, 2; Nick Murray 42:39, 3; Matt Moffatt 47:29, 4; Bruce Meder 47:41, 5; Leon Petrohelos 49:51, 6; Andrew Wong 51:50, 7; Edison Happ 54:34, 8; Ben Happ 54:47, 9; Peter Birch 56:55, 10; Paul Cole 58:11, 11.

RESULTS: 10km (Female)Megan Usher 47:14, 1; Pim Heaney 1:07:17, 2; Janelle Giffin 1:07:17, 3. Next week we are at Bongil Bongil Picnic Area, Williams Road.

McVicar, N McVicar; C Keogh, M Berube def P Andrew, J Andrew; R Aitken, B Johns def G Haigh, C Cutt.

Celebration of Life

In loving memory of Katharina (Nina) Koch

28/1/1939 - 1/4/2026

Nina died peacefully at home. Beloved partner of Armin. Much loved mother of Armin Jnr (Dec) Daniel (Dec) Verena & Anton. Cherished grandmother of Shelane, Maia, Rowan, Josef & Jonathan & Great grandmother of Felix, Tallulah, Miro, Daisy & Sylvie Nina

Life Celebration Sat 4/7/26 Valla Hall(Rural) 10.30am. All welcome. Ph 0408 025 528

VAN GASTEL, Michael

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Michael, taken unexpectedly on the 20th May 2026. Much loved partner of Jill. Loving father of Rhys, Sam and Kelsey. Cherished brother and adored poppy.

Aged 67 Years

Forever Riding The Open Roads

Please join us in celebrating his life, remembering the love, laughter and memories he gave us all.

Aanuka Beach House

11 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour

Thursday 4th June 2026 from 2.00pm.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

Jean Dean

17/01/1930 - 24/05/2009

Our hearts ache every second of every day.

We miss you more than ever. Your loving family.

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Ellen May Adams ‘Ellie-May’

Passed peacefully at home with her family by her side. Adored wife of Lawrie (dec).

Loving mother of Maureen & Greg Pickering, and Shirleen & Alan Paulger. Fondest Grandma of Bianca, Lauren, Sarah Reece, Tamica, Tyson, and Jeremy and their partners. Cherished Great-Grandma of their children. Sister of Eileen & John (Dec) Moody, and Betty & Noel Bultitude.

Aged 93 Years Young Gone Dancing With Dad

Ellen’s funeral service was held on Thursday, 28th May 2026 at St John’s Anglican Church, Coffs Harbour. Interred within the Coffs Harbour Historical Cemetery.

VICTOR RULLIS

FUNERAL SERVICES

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

TAYLOR, Shirley Joyce

22nd May 2026, passed away peacefully at RFBI Bellingen Masonic Village. Loving wife of Maurice (dec’d). Loved mother of Mark and Stephen (both dec’d). Adored grandmother of Randall.

Aged 90 Years

She’ll Remain In Our Hearts Forever

Shirley was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

John Paterson Davis 22nd May 2026

Beloved Son of Barbara and Charlie (dec). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony & Kathy, Samara & Mark. Proud and loving uncle of their families.

Aged 60 Years Too Dearly Loved To Ever Be Forgotten. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend John’s funeral service on Saturday, 30th May 2026 at 10.30am in the Harbourside Presbyterian Church, Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour. Thence for interment within the Historical Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Coffs Harbour. Livestreaming is available from our website.

VICTOR RULLIS FUNERAL SERVICES

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

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Dennis James

20th May 2026, passed away peacefully at Bathurst Hospital. Late of Woodstock and Wollongong, formerly of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved husband of Marilyn, former husband of Mary. Loving father and father-in-law of Anne-Maree Cottrel, Teresa & Con Papadopoulos, Richard Loader and William Loader (dec’d), stepfather of Mark D’Elboux, Simone D’Elboux-Gough and Nicci D’Elboux. Adored grandpoppy and great-grandpoppy of their children. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Len & Liz (dec’d), Kevin (dec’d) & Kerry and Colin & Jenny. Fond uncle of their children.

Aged 81 Years

Sadly Missed

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Dennis’ Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 1st June 2026 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Coffs Harbour Lawn Cemetery, Karangi.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

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Ann Patricia Morgan 23rd May 2026

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home. Late of Woolgoolga, formerly of Muswellbrook. Adored soulmate of Bill Morgan (dec). A loving mother to Shane, Tammy, Tracey and mother-in-law to Karen. Cherished nan to Dallas, Matt, Karly, Scarlett and Maggie. A loving Gran to Isabella, Coen, Logan, Grace, Maci and Bowie. Forever missed by family and friends.

Aged 83 Years

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Ann’s farewell service on Monday, 1st June 2026 at 11am in the chapel of the Coffs Harbour Crematorium, Coramba Road, Karangi.

VICTOR RULLIS

(02) 6651 5007

www.funeralcoffsharbour.com.au

POVEY

Janice Adrienne

25th May 2026, peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, late of Woolgoolga. Adored and devoted wife of Steve. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jamie & Julya, Jane & David and Freddie & David. Adoring grandmother to her treasured grandchildren. Cherished by her beloved cat Missy and the many kangaroos, possums and native creatures of Woopi who found comfort and care in her gentle hands. Janice will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her warmth, love, kindness and unwavering devotion to her family.

Aged 74 Years

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Janice’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 commencing at 1.00 pm.

Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Coffs Harbour 6652 1999

WEEDEN

Mitchell Douglas ‘Mitch’

20th May 2026, suddenly and tragically passed away, late of Korora. Beloved husband of Liana Weeden (née Hall). Devoted father of Leo and Luke. Cherished son of Jeanette Weeden and stepson of Dave. Adored nephew and cousin of the Weeden family. Much loved son-in-law and brother-in-law of the Hall family. Mitchell was a deeply respected member of his community and a man whose kindness, loyalty and generosity touched countless lives. He proudly served as President of the Colts Cricket Club and Vice President of the Northern Storm Football Club. He was also a valued member of the Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch as Assistant Parade Marshall. His passing leaves a space that can never truly be filled and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Aged 38 Years

Forever Loved & Forever Missed

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Mitchell’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Thursday 4th June 2026 commencing at 2.30 pm. Please find livestream details on Keith Logue & Sons website.

KEITH LOGUE & SONS

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ANTIQUE wall mirror

$100. Ph 0411 361 205

BABY/child cot/playpen carpenter rebuilt, safe clean, strong $50 6652 3791 F090126 SOLD AWNING with fittings 910mm x 1300mm W Suits back door. $50 0422 099 142 F190925 SOLD

CARAVAN towing mirrors Quality Milenco vibration resistant

$95. Coffs Harbour 0493 094 285

CHICKEN coop

1530w x 850d x 1150h galvanized iron $100 GC Ph 0417 364 582

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DOUBLE bed, white gas-lift storage, new in box. $99 0415 981 605

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

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

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

GREEN hanging meat safe $50 0427 544 008 SOLD

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

MATTRESS - Aspire ComfiMotion Memory Foam KS Mattress. As new, too firm for me RRP $1999. Selling for $200. Ph 0438 665 258.

PLANT tying tape gun + 8 rolls tape + 5,000 staples $100 0407 654 879 F010825

POLETHERA leather women's crossover shoulder bag. Brand new. Unwanted gift $35. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F030426

BABY Bjorn bouncer

$30. 0481 966 840SOLD

BABY jolly jumper, as new $30. 0481 966 840 SOLD

BABY trailer & jogger pram, two seats. Rain cover incl. Exc cond. $99 0415 981 605 F090525

BABY walker $10. 0481 966 840SOLD

BED stick, VGC $50 Ph 0419 224 403

BEER brewing kit complete plus 250 bottles. $99. 6559 6656 SOLD

BENCHTOP wood lathe, 350 swing x 950 1/2hp motor, stepped pulleys. $80. Ph 0421 666 054

use. $80. Ph 6652

BLOODSTONE work boots mens size 11 $50 0491 363 638

BUFFET & hutch w/ glass doors & shelves Ex cond $300. Ph 0418 402 940

CABINET, 3 drawer

$50. Ph 0415 669 378 F170426

CAKE tins, 25cm, 22cm 16cm, square German steel, non-stick spring form for tiered cakes

$100. Ph 0407 654 879

CLICKGEAR 3.5+ golf push buggy. Wheel cover, brand new cooler bag & mesh bag included. $100. Cash only. Photos can be sent Ph 0408 254 884

COCA-COLA

Memorabilia Collection

$95. 0409 863 898

COLLAPSIBLE electrical kettle. New cond, great size for travel collapses into very small item for packing. $30. Ph 0418 865 537

COMMONWEALTH bank original 1988 $5 coin in mint condition to celebrate opening of Parliament House $30. 0490 161 119 Photos can be sent F260925

CORNER or wall cabinet

210cm H, 122cm W 56cm D, 2 cupboards w/ doors and 3 shelves and TV stand. $600neg. Ph 0412 430 466 e120626

DEEP fryer. Very good condition. $60 Ph 0417 283 380 F200326

DIMPLEX log fire electric heater. Flame effect glass front 432cm (w) x 662cm (h). $85. Ph 0411 300 156 F100426 SOLD

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

DOG house, smallmedium $15 6656 4700

DOOR Gym set new

$50. Ph 0412 081 950

fence energiser, hardly used $100. Ph 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 ELECTRIC mop, $20 6652 8815 ELECTRIC kettle, new $15. 6653 8337 ELECTRIC frying pan, large, new still in box. $100. Ph 0417 283 380 F200326

FOLDABLE support rail for seniors brand new in box $65 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119

FISH tank w/ food & loads of accesories. 33” L x 16” W x 18” H. $30 0481 966 840 SOLD

FOOT soaker/massager $30. Ph 0411 361 205 FURRY hood jacket Ladies size 10, toggle front $25 0407 654 879 SOLD

FRAMING Gun 'Bostich', Pneumatic good order, $100 Ph 0407 654 879

GARAGE door opener remote control. Merlin Suitae panel door only Less than 5yr old. $100. 0412 776 409 F311025

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

GL refrigerator good working order $50 ph 0410 199 915

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

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

HYDRAULIC Bucket

1.2m width, lift and tilt control for small tractor $600 ph. 02 6649 1056 Re290526

HONDA compressor 5.5hp $300. Ph 02 6649 1056 Re290526

JIGSAWS from $4 each 20 available. Pick up only. Ph 0400 513 862

KARCHER, Electric Mop. $25. 0466 525 814

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

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

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

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

MATTRESS topper DBed, Sleepmaker Marshmallow unused DB. $90. 0407 538 311

MINIATURE figurines x 6, porcelain, 1960s - 80s photos available $15 - $80 0407 654 879

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

MOTORCYCLE

helmet, full-face, red, size

M. Superficially scratched but otherwise VGC. $40 Ph 0419 352 393 F010526

MOBILITY scooter, 4 wheel, brand new, 25v motor, 24v battery, up to 25-30km range, 8km max speed, adjustable seat, paid $1100, selling for $850. 0408 604 726

NISSAN Xtrail 2014 right-hand driver's seat w/airbag, cloth, exc cond. $80. Ph 0448 622 686

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

PENSIONER

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

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

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

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

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

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

RENAI Gas Heater, GC $100 ono. 0466 040 154 F260925 RED overcoat size 10 Jigsaw brand fabric made in Italy 80% wool Never used. Pic ava. $95 0439 682 267

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

3.4m Savage with trailer rego, 6HP and electric swivel seats, cover safety gear, lots of extras ACF724N.

VASES - 2 blue vintage stylee, ceramic, 26cm H x 1.5lt & 2.0lt, smart decor. $25ea. Ph 0407 654 879 HOLDEN Cruze

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ABC TV, 8.30pm

Crime doesn’t take a day off – not even for the nuptials of lovebirds Jack Hodgson and Nikki Alexander (David Caves and Emilia Fox, both pictured) in this two-part season 28 finale. However, the loved-up professionals are as dedicated to the job as they are each other. So as they investigate a mass shooting at a London restaurant, they also discuss their wedding plans, dress choices and Jack’s search for a best man. It’s a delicate dichotomy that demonstrates how the couple’s relationship serves as a vital sanctuary from the horrors they see at work every day.

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gardener.

Shetland. (Mv) The search is on for Ian, as Calder and Tosh dig into Annie and Bergen’s relationship.

9.30 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.05 Urzila. (Mals, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

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

11.40 Love Me. (Mls, R)

1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

SUNDAY

SHARK!

NBN, 7pm

With this daring entry, reality TV has officially jumped the shark. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus (pictured), Gold Logie winners Scott Cam and Lynne McGranger, NRL legend Sam Thaiday, actor Matt Nable and influencer Tammy Hembrow are about to come faceto-face with one of the ocean’s greatest predators. With the aim of demystifying these oftenmisunderstood creatures, the celebrities will be guided by former Australian navy diver and shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder, alongside researcher and photographer Annie Guttridge. Together, they will attempt a series of escalating challenges, working towards their goal: swimming outside a cage with tiger sharks.

TUESDAY SHAUN MICALLEF’S GOING FOR BROKE

Shaun Micallef (pictured) has uncovered several sobering truths behind the glitzy facade of the gambling industry in this insightful docuseries, but Tuesday’s conclusion ups the ante. Visiting a Wollongong family, the comedian finds out if the odds are already stacked against the next generation of Australians, for whom sports matches seem to go hand in hand with advertising and betting. He also spends a baffling afternoon with poker machine influencer Luca Kante and his fans, before heading to Parliament House in Canberra for a chat with independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock about the Murphy Report and gambling For support, call Gambler’s Help (1800 858 858).

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. 8.30 China With Ben Fogle. 9.50 Rock Legends. (PGs, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The King. (MA15+av) 11.40 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R)

1.40 Syndrome E. (MA15+s, R)

3.35 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006, Mav, R) An academic uncovers a conspiracy while helping investigate a murder inside the Louvre. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.00 My Reno Rules. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

12.35 Quacks. (MA15+dns) John falls in love with a woman from the apothecary.

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Rambo III. (1988, Mlv, R) Rambo sets out to rescue his former commander. Sylvester Stallone.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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SATURDAY, May 30

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mv, R) 2.30 The Dark Emu Story. (PG, R) 4.10 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kath’s first husband moves back in.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) A star football player is found dead.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+av) When six people are slaughtered by a gunman, Nikki and Jack must find the shooter.

10.15 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac’s career is on the line as the case gets personal. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.45

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Hot Roads: World’s Most Dangerous Roads. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (Malv, R) 2.55 Stories From The Cities. (PG) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 5.30 Sinking The German Fleet. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGaw)

8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (Mn, R)

9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)

10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (Mv, R) 11.20 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)

2.05 Matched. (PG, R)

3.50 My Unique B&B. (PG, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 12.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL. Sydney v Richmond. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG) Shane Jacobson buys a rundown country pub sight unseen and attempts to bring it back to life.

8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, Mav, R)

A successful Roman general seeks revenge after he is betrayed and his family is murdered by the emperor’s heir. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen.

11.40 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Malv, R)

12.40 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6am Home

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 TBA. 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 Explore TV Viking.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021, Mav, R) A young nobleman and his family accept stewardship over a dangerous planet. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson.

10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+hlsv, R) Scientists chase a half-alien girl. Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Final. Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (R) A biker looks for a new sidekick.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Return, PGl) The team helps a family of six that is bursting at the seams in a two-bedroom house.

9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat, perform life-saving CPR on teens, treat a suspected drug overdose at a brothel and rush to a potential stroke at a building site.

11.30 Elsbeth. (PGav, R) A filmmaker dies in a suspicious cleaning accident. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, May 31

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Assembly. (R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Ian Thorpe. (Final, PGa)

8.15 Bad Company. (Final, Ml) Opening Night of Le Paysan... arrives.

8.40 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv) Bergerac must negotiate for his life and solve the murder.

9.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A star football player is found dead.

10.40 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+av, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R)

4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 9.10 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 10.40 Haywire. (2011, M) 12.20pm Blackout Love. (2021, M, Italian) 2.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 3.50 Discovering Film. 4.40 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 6.15 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PG) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 10.30 Lonesome. (2022, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Aust Superbike C’ship. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 5.25 Marilyn Monroe: The Rise Of An Icon. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (Malv)

9.00 Mysteries Of Stonehenge. (Mav, R)

10.50 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. (PG, R)

11.50 The Fastest Bicycle. (Ml)

1.40 Matched. (R) 3.25 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. (PGaln, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 2. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. 3.25am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

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6am The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 7.10 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 8.45 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PG) 11.00 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.50pm With Or Without You. (2021, M, Italian) 2.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 4.30 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 6.30 Notorious. (1946, PG) 8.30 100 Yards. (2023, M, Mandarin) 10.30 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Garage 41. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. Round 2. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls, R)

8.10 7NEWS Spotlight.

9.10 How To Poison Your Husband. (Ma, R) Details the shocking crimes of Heather Mook.

10.45 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Mav, R)

12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Shark! (Premiere, PGal) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 The First 48: What About Me/Last Round. (Mal, R) 11.10 American Ripper. (Mav) 12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

MOVIE: Bookworm. (2024, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cooked. (2025, MA15+) 11.50 Top 20 Funniest. 12.45am Prodigal Son. 2.30 MOVIE: June Again. (2020, M) 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester City v Aston Villa. 2.10 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Locker. (2025, M) Midnight Gotham. 12.50 Arrow.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) The contestants choose between two mystery boxes. 8.15 Race Across The World.

MONDAY, June 1

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Mv, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (PGl, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 Ancient Greece By Train. (PG, R)

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav)

12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)

2.45 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, June 2

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Listening. (R)

ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R)

Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Madls)

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGadl)

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Shark! (PGal) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Archipelago New York. (Premiere) 11.00 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (M, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 3.05 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Archipelago

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs.

6am The Movie

Show. 7.10 Notorious. (1946, PG) 9.10 Discovering Film. 10.00 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) Noon 100 Yards. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 3.35 Trinity Is Still My Name. (1971, PG) 5.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 7.40 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 9.30 Cats. (2019, PG) 11.35 Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 1.40am

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 The Negotiator. (MA15+av)

11.55 Divided We Stand. (Mal, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Reno Rules. (Ma) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.

10.15 The Agenda Setters.

2.40 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl) 8.30

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Alone Finland. 6.50 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.40 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 4. 12.50am The Swiping Game. 1.10 Curious Australia. 1.45 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)

M) 2.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 4.00 Notorious. (1946, PG) 6.00 RabbitProof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 My Uncle Jens. (2025, M, Norwegian) 9.30 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 11.35 Late Programs.

11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mamv, R) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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WEDNESDAY, June 3

TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Archipelago New York. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa, R)

9.20 The Audacity. (MA15+a)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+av)

12.30 Golden Boy. (Mal, R)

1.25 Classified. (Mlv, R)

3.05 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Steven Universe. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.30 Adventure Time. 10.55 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

TV (2)

6am My Uncle

June 4

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. (PG, R) 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.25 Urzila. (Final, Md, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (Final, PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 Daniel Tiger’s. 2.45 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 San Diego: America’s Wildest City. (PGa) 11.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Final, Mlv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Final, PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Mav) 8.30 NRL Origin Story. 9.35 9News Late.

10.05 To Be Advised.

11.05 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams

8.40 Saving Yellowstone. (Return, PG)

9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Mals)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Under The Bridge. (Madl)

12.10 De Gaulle. (Mv, R)

3.05 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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With William Shatner. 11.00 Travel Man. 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 6. 2am Under The Banner Of Heaven. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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Jens. (2025, M, Norwegian) 7.50 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 10.00 King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) Noon Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German) 2.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 3.55 Cats. (2019, PG) 6.00 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 7.35 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 9.30 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, M) 11.45 Crash. (1996, MA15+) 1.35am November. (2017, MA15+, Estonian) 3.45 Late Programs. 6am Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 7.20 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 9.20 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 10.55 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 12.50pm In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, M, German) 2.45 Victoria & Abdul. (2017) 4.50 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 7.30 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 9.30 Red Joan. (2018, M) 11.25 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 1.40am Crash. (1996, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane lays down the law.

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGadl, R) A look at badly behaved drivers.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M)

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Manly Sea

News Of The Area COFFS COAST

By David WIGLEY

Scorpions sting Bellingen

THE Sawtell Scorpions surged into the top four with an impressive 3-1 victory over Bellingen to strengthen their finals credentials in the North Coast Premier League.

Jack Rann gave Sawtell the ideal start, opening the scoring inside the first five minutes.

After sustained attacking pressure, Sawtell doubled their lead in the 34th minute when Lachie Moye threaded a pass through to Keeden Corliss, who calmly fired into the bottom corner.

Bellingen created plenty of opportunities and were unlucky not to score earlier,

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