Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: August 9, 2021

Coffs Harbour’s weather, funeral notices and more in the one place.

Kathy Brown with a shot of some playful dolphins. Coffs cover image

“The best way to get through a Monday is to imagine it is Friday and phone it in.” - Tim Jarrett

Weather

Sunny with a top of 20. Light winds. Large and powerful surf conditions in the morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Funeral notices

Kahlesi Grace-Louise Kovac

July 30 2021, late of Sawtell. Beloved daughter of Tamika Rogers and Courtney Kovac. Aged 11 weeks. Kahlesi’s private family service will be held on Tuesday August 10 at 2.30pm and will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

Maureen Frances Hebblewhite

August 4, 2021 Formerly of Boambee Gardens, Toormina. Much loved wife of James (Dec’d). Aged 96 years. A private cremation was held for Maureen.

Elliott James Lindsay

August 3, 2021, late of Toormina. Loving son of Wayne and Kim. Adored brother of Kennedy, Bayleigh and Spencer. Aged 29 years.

Elliott’s funeral service will be live streamed on Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page on Monday August 9, 2021 at 2.30pm.

John Stewart ‘Mac’ McAlpine

July 31, late of Bellingen. Aged 90 years. Mac’s funeral service will be held in Bellingen Cemetery, Lyon St, Bellingen on Wednesday August 11 at 2.30pm.

Brian Colin Mather

July 30, late of Woolgoolga. Loving husband of June (dec’d). Aged 82 years. Brian’s funeral service will be held in the chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Coffs Harbour on Tuesday August 10 at 10.00am.

Brian’s service will be live streamed on the Keith Logue and Sons Facebook page.

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‘Very serious situation’: Lifejacket plea following river rescue: A woman was on the edge of hypothermia as Marine Rescue crew rescued her and her husband after their boat rolled over this week.

Coffs businesses feel the pinch as restrictions take toll: Easily finding a spot at Coffs Harbour’s most notoriously congested car parks is a sure sign people are staying home.

Councillor launches campaign for Mayor: Re-announcement comes after confusing turn of events in May when prominent Northern Beaches voice left another ticket before it was unveiled.

Shirtless teen punched by civilian during alleged crime spree: A teen appeared in court shirtless with a facial injury after allegedly committing a string of crimes in Coffs Harbour on the weekend.

Covid crisis won’t stop Coffs Cup as event sells out: The region’s premier race day will press ahead – but some have questioned the logic in allowing 2500 people at an event but not 20 people on a wedding dance floor

Man who drank VB near body of stabbed ex jailed: 59-year-old killed his estranged partner in self defence, before hiding her body in a bush and then offering the father of her child a beer.

Young boy hit by car on Harbour Drive: Passers by rendered assistance before he was taken to hospital with head injury.

Covid-19 traces found in Mid North Coast sewage: NSW Health issues alert as samples taken from two treatment plants on Monday showed traces of the virus. Efforts will now be made to bolster Covid testing rates in the areas of concern.

Dad pleads not guilty to manslaughter of baby girl: Up to 70 witnesses could be called to give evidence when the 34-year-old stands trial on allegations from police that he shook the three-month-old baby, causing her death.

Candidates jockey over Coffs Cup concerns: The logic in allowing thousands to descend on a racetrack has been questioned by some while others are worried about the public holiday’s impact on struggling businesses.

Where does the Coffs/Clarence rank in vaccinations?: With residents in regional NSW due to get those Pfizer doses back, statistics show how keen Coffs and Grafton residents are to roll up their sleeves.