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HARTLEY VALE BRIDGE RESTORATION COMPLETE

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HARTLEY VALE BRIDGE RESTORATION COMPLETE ...from front page Over the past 10 months, Lithgow City Council has been undertaking sensitive heritage restoration works on the bridge north-east of the Hartley Vale village. This project is now complete.

In April 2020, during the course of routine structural assessments undertaken yearly on bridge assets throughout the Lithgow LGA, it was identified that the bridge immediately north-east of the Hartley Vale village required urgent works. To facilitate the necessary abutment reconstruction, the bridge was immediately closed to traffic and a temporary bridge and approaches were installed to cater to through traffic. “This temporary diversion remained in place for nearly 10 months,” said Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services, Jonathon Edgecombe. “Council undertakes yearly inspections of its bridge assets, carefully assessing their structural integrity and prioritising any required improvements or renewals. With public safety being Council’s utmost priority, once we became aware of the problem the bridge was immediately closed, a temporary bridge was installed within a week and design work commenced on an upgraded structure.” Since last April, Lithgow City Council has worked with the Hartley Vale community, specialist heritage consultants, bridge construction experts and relevant state authorities to protect the heritage value of the bridge while also updating it to modern standards. “Our city is characterised by both the beauty of its natural environment and its contrasting industrial

and community infrastructure assets of years gone by”, said Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Councillor Ray Thompson. “The Hartley Vale bridge is one of those unique assets, built by convicts in the 19th century, and forming one of the significant lines of road coming down into the valley known as the Old Bells Line of Road. This bridge and its connecting roads were essential in opening up western NSW.” The works completed saw the original sandstone abutments removed, a new concrete and steel bridge constructed, and the original sandstone abutments replaced to maintain the heritage value of the original structure. Timber logs and handrails have also been installed to disguise the modern structure and retain the impression of a historic, nationbuilding asset. “I am very proud of what Council was able to achieve over the course of this project”, said Mayor Thompson. “Our culture and historic assets are very important and must be protected. In its current state, this bridge will continue serving our community for the foreseeable future while also standing as a reminder of the importance of our past.”

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

LITHGOW AGED CARE A Monday morning press conference held at Lithgow Aged Care attended by over 120 people bought public attention to a problem that had been coming for over 2 years. In August of 2019, a review of Lithgow Aged Care by the Aged Care commission found serious non-compliance with the standards that govern the industry.

There have been a number of reviews and reports and consultants in the past two years, however it seems that neither money nor time has put the organisation in a position to rectify the issues that have led to the commission’s decision to remove accreditation of the facility, effectively closing the doors on the community owned facility. The role of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is to protect and enhance the safety, health, well-being and quality of life of people receiving aged care. The Commission is the national end-to-end regulator of aged care services, and the primary point of contact for consumers and providers in relation to quality and safety. There are however differing views in the industry on the effectiveness of the regulator and certainly in Monday’s press conference some of the compliance failures mentioned were perceived as trivial, however if they are trivial, they should be able to be easily rectified and moved from a failure to a pass. “The commission knew the service was struggling because in 2019 they put Lithgow Aged Care under sanctions and required the service to employ an administrator. The administrator appointed had to be approved by the Commission,” said Chairman, and Lithgow City Councillor Stephen Lesslie at the official press conference. “There was an inspection in March 2020, in July and another in October and it was obvious that there was still a problem. But where was the oversight? Where was the help? Where was the advice? Where was the expertise that the Commission must have, to help and guide us to meet all the standards required? Nowhere,” Clr Lesslie continued. The board and the management however, do not deny that many of the failures are serious. “Arising from the inspection of the 12-15 January 2021 the Commission determined that the facility had failed to meet 30 of the 42 standards. In response to this the board submitted a comprehensive self-assessment that when implemented will address all the standards not met.” Clr Lesslie continued. This is not a view shared by the Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM.

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“In making this decision, the Commission took into were becoming obvious. “I’ve always thought if no-one knows about it, how can account a response from the approved provider to the it be fixed?” The former employee said. findings of the site audit report. The Commission also “The home needs proper clinical guidance from a took into account the findings of the site audit, feedback from residents, the extent of non-compliance identified community minded person, not someone in an interim at the service, and the provider’s compliance record,” the role,” “It’s just so sad for the residents, and the staff, it’s not Commissioner said in a statement. “The Commission has determined that the approved just a job you go to - they become like family,” said the provider has not met the Aged Care Quality Standards former employee. Staff members employed as casuals are often working since August 2019. Since that time, despite advice and support from the Commission, the provider has not full-time hours in any given fortnight as a severe lack of demonstrated the capacity to rectify the non-compliances,” resources required extra shifts to be worked. This is what is behind some of the issues raised by the commissioner as the statement continued. There is now a pathway for an appeal that Lithgow staff are strained beyond capacity trying to do everything Aged Care have, with a window of 14 days fast that needs to be done. There is an issue in the industry of finding enough approaching for an extension which can only be granted by the commissioner. If that is unsuccessful, then on April suitably qualified and experienced staff to meet 16 2021, accreditation will expire and the facility would be Australia’s growing need for Aged Care Support, and as one of Lithgow’s potential future growth industries it is in breach of the act if it continued to operate. Failure to achieve an appeal will also lead to the relocation something that many in the region see as a real issue. Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee has shown of the 73 residents of the facility. This relocation will be the responsibility of the commission and the Department empathy for the situation, but unfortunately his hands of Health, with capacity and beds in neighbouring areas are tied and there is no real option for his intervention in the process. The reason for having such as Oberon and Bathurst, the an Aged Care Commissioner is so fear based rhetoric of people being The role of the Aged that the regulation of the industry moved far away from families to can be administered effectively and the Central Coast should hopefully Care Quality and Safety without political input, and that is be avoidable. Commission is to protect as it should be. This situation would not be “Everyone in Lithgow knows ideal for many of the residents, and enhance the safety, how important aged care is for our some who have spent decades at health, well-being and community,” said Mr Gee. the facility, nor would the impact “Everyone also agrees that the on the families be small. Extra quality of life of people safety and care of residents always travel to visit loved ones can put a comes first. Our residents need our strain on families who themselves receiving aged care. support,” Mr Gee continued. are older and less mobile in many “I know that the new Board cases. The other people that will be displaced by this action of Lithgow Aged Care has been working hard to try to will be the approximately 120 staff, many of whom have urgently address issues raised by the Aged Care Quality worked at the facility for decades. The standards not met and Safety Commissioner. The Board, which was elected in the report when read should not be taken as the fault on November 27th, is disappointed that more time wasn’t of the staff, who are doing their best in a very strained given to address the issues raised. I can understand the environment to provide the best care possible to the Board’s disappointment,” said Mr Gee. The Australian Government invested $8.3 million in 2017 residents. A former staff member we interviewed painted a through a special package for Lithgow Aged Care which picture of cultural dysfunction that started at the top, and included extra beds and a $3.5 million expansion which is now complete and yet to open. The Australian Government began back in 2017. Staff have been trying to bring this to the board's has also provided $2.9 million in additional financial attention for a number years. However they feel like their support for Lithgow Aged Care since March last year. We will follow this story in coming weeks as it is concerns have constantly fallen on deaf ears. There has been no leadership with the necessary experience to turn expected more information will come to light as the around the issues that were developing, and a culture of situation evolves. Unfortunately there does not seem to be what some see as ‘jobs for mates’ has meant that many any happy ending on the horizon, just the cold hard reality recent recruitments have gone to people not qualified for of what may already be a forgone conclusion. There are a number of people in the community doing the positions they were employed for. A nurse with nearly 20 years experience, this former what they can to save the organisation, however without employee had tried on a number of occasions to have an appeal being upheld, any petitions or protests would discussions with management in regards to issues that have little effect.

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

KIDNEY KAR RALLY BACK IN 2021

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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – ROAD NAMING

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Monday 22 February 2021 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. PUBLIC FORUM During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Council has been abundantly cautious about protecting the community’s health. As such, public attendance at Council Meetings has not been permitted. This is consistent with the guidance from health experts. We are hopeful of soon being able to cater for the general public’s attendance however at the moment the health protocols make this very difficult. As such, the public will not be permitted at this meeting. In the interim, the public can still address Council registering at www.council.lithgow.com/addressing-council, by 12 noon, Monday 22 February 2021. There is an option to address Council by lodging a written submission. Also, the meeting will be live streamed at council.lithgow.com/live-stream

Council is seeking expressions of interest for the renaming of the following roads located within the Lithgow Local Government Area. 1. Existing Road Name: Unnamed Extent description: Private road off Upper Turon Road Capertee Proposed Road Name: Canyon View Reasoning: Beautiful views of the Capertee Valley Canyon from this area 2. Existing Road Name: Unnamed Extent description: Private road off Upper Turon Road Capertee Proposed Road Name: Eagle Hawk Road Reasoning: To the eagles and hawks always seen circling at eye level along the road as it runs along the top of a ridge and the eagles and hawks circling over the Valley looking for prey 3. Existing Road Name: Unnamed Extent description: Private road off Upper Turon Road Capertee Proposed Road Name: Brians Chase Reasoning: Named after a much-loved member of our community and South Sydney Rabbitoh’s legend, Brian James, who recently suffered an accident on his tractor at the property and tragically died as a result. Letter from Elizabeth James received giving her consent to naming the road after her late husband, Brian James. Death Certificate also received. This road leads down to Round Swamp Creek. Should any person wish to have input into the renaming of this road, then written submissions will be accepted by Council up until Wednesday 3rd March 2021. Please send your submissions to PO Box 19, Lithgow 2790. Any new proposals made should be in accordance with Section 6.7 of the NSW Addressing User Manual. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Samantha Brown who is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday on (02) 6354 9999, in Council's Infrastructure Services Department, should you have any further queries in relation to this matter.

Spot Rezoning 121-123 Main Street & Adjoining Land, Wallerawang Lithgow City Council invites public review and comment on a Planning Proposal to amend Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014 to rezone the land to facilitate light industrial land use on the site; and the continuation of the existing motel development on part of the site. The Draft Planning Proposal seeks to:

NEW YOUTH SPACE Starting on February 23rd a new drop in Art/Music space for young people will take place at Hometown café on Tuesday afternoons. All young people between the ages of 12 and 17 are welcome to come and hang out between 3:30 and 5:30 every Tuesday in school terms. There will be artist mentors in the space to hang with, bring your instruments, your art supplies or just come along and check out what others are doing. For more information contact Ali Kim, Community Development Officer on 6354 9999. Afternoon tea is provided.

POSITIONS VACANT Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions;

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Casual Library Assistant LCCNSW3599 Labourer - Urban LCCNSW3600 Senior Finance Officer – LCCNSW3603 Rates & Water Billing MR Truck Driver LCCNSW3605 Management Accountant – LCCNSW3604 Temporary (Maternity Leave – up to 12 months) Casual Tourism Officer LCCNSW3606 2021Casual Learn to Swim LCCNSW3561 Instructor Casual Lifeguard LCCNSW3562

Close Date Mon 22 February 2021 Mon 22 February 2021 Monday 01 March 2021 Mon 01 March 2021 Tues 02 March 2021 Weds 03 March Wed 31st March 2021 Wed 31 March 2021

For further information on any of these positions and to apply, go to the Council's website. Applications must be received by the advertised close date.

The Rally Director, John Paine encourages anyone interested in entering the 2021 Kidney Kar Rally to get in quick as the Rally can only provide for a maximum of 60 Cars. You can Register your entry online at; www.kidneykarrally.org.au or email the organisers at; rallitrax@gmail.com for more information.

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This years’ rally will commence in Mudgee on the 14th August before travelling over 3,000 kms to finish a week later in Young. On the way crews will travel via mainly back roads including State Forest and National Park tracks visiting local towns and localities such as Lithgow, Oberon, Meadow Flat & Black Springs. The rally provides a challenging adventure for all participants with the event following the traditions of the Australian reliability trials made famous last century. The Kidney Kar Rally is not a race but a test of skill and car preparation for those who crave not only something different, but more importantly for the chance to raise funds for a good cause. Each participant pays for their own accommodation, food and car expenses etc. whilst the Rally organisers provide a team of volunteer officials to ensure that crews remain on the right track with safety of paramount importance. Many of the volunteers are members of the Bathurst Light Car Club and look forward each year to assisting with the running of the rally. A prerequisite to entering the annual Kidney Kar Rally is that each team must raise a minimum of $3,000 which goes directly to Kidney Health Australia with the aim this year of raising $500,000. These funds are then applied by Kidney Health Australia towards running their Children and Youth programs which are aimed at supporting young people who are affected by Kidney Disease. This will be the 32nd running of the Kidney Kar Rally and a secondary outcome is that we visit many regional

communities who assist with meeting our catering, fuel and accommodation requirements. This benefits these communities financially as well as involving various Community groups along the route such as Parents and Friends Associations at small schools, Community Halls and Service clubs etc.

Following the cancellation of the 2020 Kidney Kar Rally due to Covid 19 restrictions, the rally organisers; John & Maree Paine from Wallerawang are excited to confirm that this iconic Charity event will be back in 2021.

BI-ANNUAL CLEAN-UP The Bi-Annual Clean-up will be provided on MONDAY 15th March 2021 Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents must register via Council's website www.council.lithgow.nsw.gov.au or alternatively phone Council on 6354 9999. Registrations close12.00pm FRIDAY 12th March 2021 Then on Sunday of the collection week, please place the material at the kerbside where you normally leave your garbage bin. NOTE: • The Contractor will only collect bulky materials, cases, boxes, carton and securely tied bundles capable of being picked up by two (2) men. • The Contractor will not remove any liquid or material, which requires the use of a shovel or any toxic or chemical material. • *please note no building waste will be accepted.

• Amend the Lot Size Map for Lot 20 DP 1207089 from 40ha to Nil. • Amend the land use zone of the site from part Primary Production RU1 and Part SP2 Infrastructure (Electricity Generation) to Light Industrial IN2 • Insert a new clause into Schedule 1 - Additional Permitted Uses to apply to Lot 20 DP 1207089 and Lot 1 DP 213770 to permit development for the purposes of Hotel or Motel Accommodation.

The Planning Proposal will apply to: Lot 20 DP 1207089 and Lots 1&2 DP 213770, being 121-123 Main St Wallerawang and land immediately adjoining. The Planning Proposal and supporting exhibition material are on public exhibition from11 February 2021 until 12 March 2021 and are available for viewing at the following locations during ordinary opening hours: • Council’s website: council.lithgow.com

• Council Administration Centre 180 Mort St LITHGOW NSW 2790 • Lithgow Library 157 Main St LITHGOW NSW 2790 • Wallerawang Library Main St WALLERAWANG NSW 2845 • Portland Library 65 Williwa St PORTLAND NSW 2847

Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the Planning Proposal, it should be in writing and be received by 4.30pm on 12 March 2021. Submissions should be addressed to: Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19 LITHGOW NSW 2790, quoting reference LLEP2014(A4) or by emailing quoting reference LLEP2014(A4) at council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au. Delegation for the making of Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014 (A4) has been issued to Lithgow City Council. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mrs Sherilyn Hanrahan at Council on 026354999 or council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au.

TEMPORARY CHANGES TO PARKING ZONES – COOK STREET, LITHGOW

Lithgow City Council are advising motorists of a temporary change to the parking zones in Cook Street, between Main Street Lane and Mort Street, Lithgow. In order for roofing repairs to be completed on the Old TAFE building located on the corner of Mort Street and Cook Street, Lithgow, part of Main Street Lane will be closed to through traffic for approximately six (6) weeks (completion expected at the end of March / early April 2021). To enable delivery vehicles to access businesses on the southern side of Main Street between Cook Street and Burns Lane (including the Woolworths loading dock), heavy vehicles will be required to access Main Street Lane via Cook Street. To enable the delivery vehicles to safely access Main Street Lane, some amendments have been made to the current Emergency Personnel parking and 15 minute parking zones on the eastern side of Cook Street.

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

RECOGNISE YOUR CAT OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

As with any pet ownership, if you have a cat there are great responsibilities but as long as you understand those you can enjoy your feline companionship without annoying your neighbours or endangering our native fauna. In conjunction with the Cat Protection Society Lithgow Council is promoting responsible cat ownership The three most important responsibilities of cat ownership are: - Microchipping and registration Desexing before 4 months of age - - Keeping them indoors at night time

The Cat Protection Society can assist with discounted desexing and information on responsible cat ownership through The Good Neighbour Project. Details are on their website at: www.catprotection.org.au and brochures are also available at Council’s Customer Service Centre. Lithgow Mayor Councillor Ray Thompson said, ‘It’s important for pet owners to take responsibility for their animals. Let’s remember that kittens can have kittens so get them de-sexed early. Cats should also be kept indoors at night and not allowed to cause a nuisance to neighbours.” Council Rangers can issue fines up to $330 for noncompliance with a cat nuisance order under Section 31 of The Companion Animal Act 1998.

POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF WORLD WAR TWO ARTILLERY GUN

Lithgow City Council is inviting public comment on a proposal to acquire a surplus artillery gun from the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Council has received a request from the Lithgow RSL Sub-Branch for Council to acquire a surplus 5.5 inch artillery gun from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The gun is approximately 7.5 metres long, has a barrel length of 4 metres and weighs approximately 6 tonnes. Manufactured in Britain, it is of a different type to those at the South Bowenfels gun emplacement site and the existing gun adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Park Cenotaph. The Australian Army used this weapon from 1943 until 1984 including during World War 2 at the battle of El Alamein, in which Australian forces were a linchpin for the success of the operation. There is no confirmation that Lithgow servicemen used the gun. The RSL Sub-Branch have advised Council that they consider that the gun’s acquisition would be of benefit to Lithgow, from a military history and a tourism standpoint. Council has considered this matter however no decision has been made in relation to the merits of the acquisition, possible sites for its location and cost. A number of sites have been investigated including Queen Elizabeth Park, Endeavour Park and outside the Small Arms Factory Museum. If the gun were to be acquired, any decision on its location would need to take into account the gun’s size and relevance to that location. Council is seeking feedback from the community about how they feel about this idea.

Written comments should be submitted by Friday 12 March 2021 to: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au or PO Box 19 Lithgow NSW 2790 Further information can be obtained from Matthew Johnson on 6354 9999

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The community is invited to forward comments on this proposal including the merits of its acquisition and possible locations.

LITHGOW RED CROSS BRANCH The members of the Lithgow Red Cross Branch are pleased to be able to return to having meetings and planning for 2021 after a very quiet 2020.

Our rooms are once again available for hire by community groups, keeping social distancing and complying with Covid 19 health recommendations of course. Our group is very much in need of new members and we would welcome anyone who is interested to come along to our meetings which are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 1pm in the Red Cross Rooms, 225 Main Street. Our meetings are very relaxed and social. Our Branch has been operating for 85 years and we hope to be able to continue on for many more years. Lithgow people would remember our lovely members Ethel Blackadder, Jean Crook, Marie Evans, Margaret Rossi, and Judy White{all now deceased}, who amassed between them approximately 200 years of service to Red Cross and the community of Lithgow, and we would like to see their work carried on into the future. In Lithgow we have a Red Cross Emergency Services team and its main role is to assist in Emergency/ Disaster situations, in evacuation centers and recovery centers, coming alongside affected persons and providing psychological first aid. Training is provided and we would welcome new members to join this group also. We would encourage men to join, as they could have a particularly important role in coming alongside men who have been affected in emergency/disaster situations. It is a very humbling and rewarding service and you can find more information by calling Team Leader, Lyn Mickklesson on 63552156. Our Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader are also available to speak to groups and service clubs to advise and encourage residents to be prepared for the possibility of an emergency, such as the 2019/20 fires. We would like to put out a call for donations of Wool (good quality 8ply acrylic wool, any colours). We have in our branch a prolific knitter of Trauma Teddies, Mrs Elaine McMahon. These teddies are donated to many services and organisations in the community for children or anyone needing comfort. If you can help in this matter please contact Elaine directly on 63521507. Lithgow Red Cross Branch members look forward to serving the Lithgow Community and Red Cross nationally for another 85 years.

We have qualiﬁed buyers looking to purchase in Lithgow, Wallerawang Portland & Surrounds Sales have been buoyant over recent months and we are in need of both residential and small acreage properties to satisfy our buyer enquiry. If you are considering going to market in the next 1-3 month's, please contact me for an obligation free assessment. .................... lithgow.randw.com.au Graham Hodson | 0447 127 900

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

INLAND SEA OF SOUND 2021: 12 FEBRUARY 2021 Opening festival concert a feast of great music at a bargain price. The first live music concert of the Inland Sea of Sound in 2021 will feature three great bands for the ridiculously low price of $20 for Adults and $15 for Students and Concessions (Pensioners & Unemployed). The concert will be in the BMEC City Hall commencing at 7:30pm on Wednesday the 24th of February. First up are local band The Mirandas, a new line up comprised of a number of well-known musicians. Many will know Mark Adams from the much-loved Bathurst band Pig Iron Bob and will be glad to see him on stage again. The remaining members of the band are Clare Moore (vocals and keys), Phil Blatch (bass and vocals) and Dave Twigg (drums). The second band of the night is The Safety of Life at Sea. They will appear in their full 9-piece line up including Abby Smith & Sophie Jones on guest vocals and a 3-piece horn section. Kris Schubert brings us a sense of New Orleans blues/soul that is infectious, a great array of original songs with some new material that hasn’t been played live die to Covid-19. We can’t wait to hear it. The final band for the night is SUB-TRIBE. We discovered how cool they are in 2019 and invited them to perform in the 2020 Inland Sea of Sound where they were a clear crowd favourite. We had to invite them back. From the land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Australia SUBTRIBE is a dynamic 6-piece outfit with a refreshing new take on raw, roots-driven bass culture. Rolling in thick bottom end, glitchy beats, lively harmonies and a 3-piece horn section that glues the wall of sound together. Don’t miss them, you’ll love them too. With the relaxed vibe in City Hall you can enjoy local wine, beer and cider accompanied by picnic boxes which can be purchased in advance. There will be savoury picnic boxes,

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Last week I received notification that Lithgow Aged Care’s accreditation will not be renewed due to serious non-compliances, the latest being in mid-January 2021. The decision was made independently by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission who acts as the national regulator for all Commonwealth Government funded aged care services. The report issued by the Commission details that the decision was made on the basis of 38 non-compliances out of 42 conditions. In Sept 2019 Lithgow Aged Care had 41 non-compliances out of 42. Members of Parliament do not have influence or involvement in this process. This situation is obviously of great concern as the safety and wellbeing of residents is always paramount. There are serious issues that need to be addressed. I have visited Lithgow Aged Care many times and have been lucky enough to meet many deeply compassionate, committed and professional staff who are dedicated to caring for our community members. They also need our support. I know that the new board of Lithgow Aged Care which was elected on 27 November 2020 is disappointed that the Commissioner did not provide more time to sufficiently address the issues. I can understand the Board’s disappointment, because I know they have been working hard to try to urgently address these issues. Unfortunately, I have been advised that the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services has no power to alter this decision or extend the time to rectify the non-compliances. There are two avenues of review/appeal. The first is a review of the decision through the Aged Care and Quality Safety Commission. The review would be conducted by an officer of the Commission, and must be lodged next week. The second avenue of review/appeal is through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. This process is separate and independent from the procedures and decision of the Commission. Last Friday night I visited Lithgow Aged Care and was informed the Board intends to seek a review of the decision and pursue its rights of appeal.

On Monday, officers of the Commission and the Department of Health visited Lithgow Aged Care and met with residents and management. While I was in Canberra this week for the sitting of Parliament I met with the Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services as well as representatives of the Commission and the Department of Health where I discussed the future of Lithgow Aged Care and raised the concerns of residents and families about the Commission’s decision. In my meetings I called on the Department and the Commission to ensure that the needs and concerns of residents and families be put first and handled in a caring and compassionate manner. My office is continuing to work closely with the Minister’s office to ensure that the wellbeing of residents and families of residents is a priority. As a community we all need to stick together and work through this process in a calm and constructive way to get the best possible result for the residents of Lithgow Aged Care as it navigates through this difficult situation. I will always support and fight for Lithgow residents having first class aged care. We have a brand new facility that is ready to be opened and we need to get it operational for our residents and community. In supporting aged care in Lithgow, the Australian Government has invested $8.3 million in 2017 through a special package for Lithgow Aged Care which included extra beds and a $3.5 million expansion which is now complete but yet to open. The Australian Government has also provided $3.2 million to Lithgow Aged Care for additional operational cost support over the past 12 months, in a special effort to assist Lithgow Aged Care. I know what a stressful and worrying time this is for the Lithgow community and I would like to invite any concerned residents, or family members of residents, of Lithgow Aged Care to contact my office if they need support or help regarding this decision and the process going forward. I have requested ongoing help and support on the ground for residents of Lithgow Aged Care and I will keep the community updated on this very distressing and worrying situation.

COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT IMMINENT Tens of thousands of aged care residents in Australia are expected to receive their first vaccine dose against COVID-19 from Monday. The vaccination program will begin in every state and territory and will include regional and rural aged care facilities. Logistics company DHL has been engaged to support the distribution of the Pfizer vaccine across Australia. The vaccine, which needs to be stored at minus 70 degrees, will be transported across Australia in a network of 200 ultra-low

temperature portable freezers, ensuring rural and regional areas are not left behind. It’s anticipated the rollout to aged care facilities will take six weeks and will reach more than 2,600 residential aged care facilities, 183,000 residents and 339,000 staff. The Australian Government is ensuring those who are particularly vulnerable to the worst effects of the coronavirus receive the earliest protection, so priority is being given to residential aged care facility staff and residents.

Andrew visited Lithgow’s COVID-testing clinic last year with President of the Lithgow and District Chamber of Commerce, Peter Pilbeam.

Contact my office for a copy of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine national rollout strategy, or visit www.health.gov.au for more information

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR LITHGOW √ $1.3 million for the Lithgow CBD revitalisation √ $201,000 for Piper’s Flat Road and Range Road Intersection upgrades √ $6,000 for new equipment for Lithgow Men’s Shed √ $1,240,000 for an expansion of Three Tree Lodge √ $10,000 for Portland’s Men’s Shed to restore Kremar Park Bath House √ $1,100,000 for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road √ $64 million for the upgrade of the Forty Bends on Great Western Highway √ $55 million for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway through the Hartley Valley √ $1.06 million for the headspace outreach service √ $2.235 million for Lithgow’s Blast Furnace Park √ $60,000 for Marjorie Jackson Oval √ $2,000,000 for local projects under the Drought Communities Program √ $10,828 for Portland Golf Club (solar lighting, digital pass locks, door replacement) √ $1,363,500 for roads upgrades including sealing Hartley Vale Road √ $480,000 for an upgrade of Wallerawang Community and Sports Club √ $796,800 for local road upgrades in Lithgow

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RED HERRING: THREE REASONS WHY BIG SUPER IS WRONG ABOUT RETIREMENT Big Super has launched an expensive and frightening advertising campaign aimed at pre-retirees. Industry Super Australia is trying to tell us that if super contributions don’t increase in the next few years, we’ll all have to sell our homes just to survive in retirement.

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Retirees don’t blindly spend down their super until it runs out. We’ve never met a retiree who keeps spending their super once it becomes clear they’re spending too much. According to CoreData, 85% of Australians living in retirement can differentiate between their financial needs and discretionary wants. And they are willing to cut back on spending to get back on track when required.

2. Our home is more important than super Sure, it’s better to have both, but when it comes to

Even $50 per month can help 2. Select a local charity that you are passionate about 3. Select a local charity that is unable to get significant Government funding 4. Let customers know what you are doing as it creates awareness for your company and the charity 5. You can provide financial assistance 6. You can provide your time 7. You can provide your experience 8. Get involved and have fun 9. Join a group like Lions, Rotary, or the SES 10. Partner with a charity Giving back creates intrinsic benefits and extrinsic opportunities for businesses. It gives the business a real purpose and demonstrates that it invests back into the local community. Staff and customers can be inspired by the business contributions and they in turn may offer assistance and get involved as well. When the business community thrives, the whole community should thrive. Without local support many businesses would fail so it makes sense to give back to those that support you! “Steve Semmens is an experienced Business Coach who works with senior and mid-level executives, managers, and business owners at all levels of leadership throughout the Central West of NSW. The Persuader coaching process is designed to focus on the individuals core strengths and capabilities to maximise their effectiveness, as well as identifying any gaps or challenges they may have, and then we help to close them. Steve has a Diploma of Executive Coaching, a Bachelor of Business (Honours), and is a Member of International Coach Federation. He has a strong interest in the development and growth of entrepreneurial leaders, especially in regional areas. Steve currently consults with a variety of organisations, helping them to implement effective and successful change management strategies, so they can reach their full potential and achieve the desired outcomes according to their set vision.”

the crunch, it’s more important to own your own home in retirement than to have super. Home ownership provides a sense of security for Australian retirees as they grow older, and it has an added advantage of being excluded from the age pension means test. The age pension provides a guaranteed income that is effectively tax free, indexed to wages and paid fortnightly. We can’t imagine a world where you would trade this home ownership and age pension combination for a higher super balance.

3. Increasing super contributions won’t help pre-retirees

Pre-retirees are coming to the end of their careers so the increase in mandatory super to 12 per cent a year over the next four or five years won’t really matter. There’s just not enough time to make any meaningful difference. But higher investment returns and lower fees will. That’s the way the mathematics work. Pre-retirees are at their peak lifetime super balance, so a small increase in returns or a small decrease in fees can have a big impact. You always have options when unexpected things happen in retirement and selling the family home is usually the last resort. If you’d like to learn more about how to make your money last in retirement, give us a call. We’d love to help. Daniel Crump is the founder of Daniel Crump Financial Planning. This article is general and does not consider your personal circumstances. If you would like advice specific to you, please visit www.danielcrumpfp.com. au or give us a call on 0418 148 622.

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

CALLING ON LITHGOW SCHOOLS TO BEE-COME ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS WITH WOOLWORTHS JUNIOR LANDCARE GRANTS Applications for the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program are now open for Lithgow.

Primary schools and early learning centres across Lithgow can also apply for a Bee Bonus, as part of a $1.5million investment by Woolworths into the program. Up to a thousand Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants are being offered, for up to $1,000 each. Recipients in Lithgow can use the grant to grow a vegetable or bush tucker garden, composting, worm farm or other environmental projects in their schools and communities, helping to educate the younger generation about the importance of the environment. Primary schools and early learning centres can also apply for a Bee Bonus, in addition to the $1,000 grant. The Bee Bonus offers $500 of extra funding to support the conservation of Australia’s bee population. An estimated 15.6 million hectares of native Australian forest was destroyed in the 2019-2020 bushfire crisis, resulting in a negative impact on the ability of honey bees to provide pollination services to Australian crops and horticulture. With bees and pollination a crucial part of the horticultural and agricultural industry in Australia, schools and early learning centres can use the Bee Bonus in the development of native beehives, pollinator gardens or bee education programs. The contribution will help schools to do their part to support bees so they can continue their good work in the environment. Woolworths Lithgow Store Manager Brendan Edwards said: “Our Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program is all about inspiring Aussie environmental champions in Lithgow. The Bee Bonus puts the spotlight on the impact honey bees and native bees have on our ecosystem, creating awareness and encouraging positive action. “The grants help deliver programs that not only educate younger generations on how to be more environmentally conscious, but also get Lithgow students hands-on and directly supporting the growth of a sustainable, greener future. “If we work together, we can help support growth of flora and fauna so that bees can continue their vital role in supporting our agricultural systems and improving biodiversity.” Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant projects focus

on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices or enhancing native habitats such as vegetable gardens, recycling initiatives and native habitat enhancement and indigenous perspectives. Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish said: “Junior Landcare helps young Australians develop skills, share knowledge, create new experiences and foster connections with place and community. The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program encourages continuous participation from childhood to adulthood so that the children of today, become the Landcarers of the future. “Bees and pollination are integral to our environment and the new Bee Bonus will help grow Lithgow students’ understanding of our native habitats, why bees are an important part of our ecosystem and their role in fresh

food production and supporting biodiversity through pollination.” The investment is the largest number of Junior Landcare grants offered in one round to date. Since 2018, Woolworths has also contributed more than $1million to a total of 1,155 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia. The program is funded through purchases of the Woolworths Bag for Good™, an initiative that was launched in June 2018 when Woolworths removed singleuse plastic shopping bags across all stores. Applications for Woolworths’ Junior Landcare Grants are open from 10 February. To find out more about the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants Program and to apply, visit landcareaustralia.org.au/woolworthsgrants

TEMPORARY CHANGES TO PARKING ZONES – COOK STREET, LITHGOW Lithgow City Council are advising motorists of a temporary change to the parking zones in Cook Street, between Main Street Lane and Mort Street, Lithgow.

In order for roofing repairs to be completed on the Old TAFE building located on the corner of Mort Street and Cook Street, Lithgow, part of Main Street Lane will be closed to through traffic for approximately six (6) weeks (completion expected at the end of March / early April 2021). To enable delivery vehicles to access businesses on the southern side of Main Street between Cook Street and Burns Lane (including the Woolworths loading dock), heavy vehicles will be required to access Main Street Lane via Cook Street. To enable the delivery vehicles to safely access Main Street Lane, some amendments have been made to the current Emergency Personnel parking and 15 minute parking zones on the eastern side of Cook Street. The Emergency Personnel parking zone has been relocated further toward Mort Street, with the implementation of a No Stopping Zone where the Emergency Personnel parking zone was has occurred. This will allow adequate turning space for large vehicles to safely access Main Street Lane. It is expected that works will be completed by late March / early April 2021, at which time the temporary parking zones will revert back to the previous arrangements.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron on Saturday 20th February at 8:30pm on Prime7 The Marvel universe comes alive with this instalment of The Avengers. Starring all your favourites like Robert Downey Jnr, Aussie Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlet Johansson, Paul Bettany, Mark Ruffalo as well as the voice talents of James Spader as Ultron. After a successful raid on a HYDRA base, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner create an Artificial Intelligence called Ultron, a peacekeeping protocol designed to help the Avengers protect the world from their enemies. But things go wrong when Ultron sees the human race as a threat and sets out to destroy it along with the Avengers. Now the Avengers, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, must reassemble to stop Ultron from causing mass destruction. Aside from this, the Avengers also must take on the powerful twins Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch as well as the new entity called Vision. Also, the Avengers find that things may never be the same again after discovering a power beyond their comprehension.

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5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Mommy’s Little Angel 2:00 House of Wellness 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Prime7 News 7:00 Better Homes & Gardens 8:30 Con Air 11:00 300

5:56 Childrens' Programs 1:35 Mister Maker 1:55 Digby Dragon 2:06 Bob the Builder 2:18 dirtgirlworld 2:30 Dot. 2:42 Numberblocks 2:47 Ready, Jet, Go! 3:02 Molly of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 4:12 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:25 Charlie and Lola 4:37 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends 4:48 Play School Art Time 5:02 Dog Loves Books 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:21 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:36 The Adventures of Paddington 6:47 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:02 Dino Dana 7:15 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:01 Doctor Who 8:48 Warumuk - In the Dark Night 9:31 La Sylphide 10:38 Anh’s Brush With Fame 11:07 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 11:56 Catalyst

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5:30 Global Shop - Ventus Dual-Tech 6:00 Brand Developers Bowflex Max Trainer 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Storage Wars 9:30 Pawn Stars 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Swamp People 1:00 Ax Men 2:00 Wildlife Heroes 3:00 Shipping Wars 4:00 STIHL Timbersports Series 4:30 Pawnography 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 9:45 Assassins

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ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 4:48 4:56 5:02 5:10 5:25 5:35 5:51 5:56

Childrens' Programs Play School Story Time Olobob Top Dog Loves Books Luo Bao Bei Fireman Sam Peter Rabbit Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:36 Thomas & Friends: Big World! 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:15 Sir Mouse 7:31 Spicks and Specks 8:01 QI 8:31 Live at the Apollo 9:17 Ross Noble Stand Up Series 9:47 Sammy J 9:52 Would I Lie to You? 10:22 Why Are You Like This? 11:11 Russell Kane: Live

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Brand Developers - Itread 6:00 Brand Developers - Perfect Fit Bed 6:30 Brand Developers - Cubii 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Surf Patrol 12:30 Horse Racing 5:00 Seven News 5:30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Holey Moley Australia 8:30 Avengers: Age of Ultron 11:15 Ambulance: Code Red

ABC ME - 23

5:49 Childrens' Programs 1:57 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud 2:10 Danger Mouse 2:22 Thunderbirds Are Go 2:52 Radiant 3:17 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations 3:41 Dragon Ball Super 4:06 Prank You Very Much 4:32 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:02 Dragons: Race to the Edge 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 All Hail King Julien 8:00 Slugterra: Return of the Elementals 8:22 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:58 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra

SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:10 8:40 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

SBS ONE - 3

Deutsche Welle News France 24 English News Al Jazeera News Italian News Filipino News French News Greek News German News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 Speedweek 2:00 Volleyball: Australian Championship 4:00 Tour of Provence Highlights 5:00 Travel Man 5:30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 I Am Jackie O 9:00 I Am JFK Jnr. 10:40 Filthy Rich and Homeless 11:40 24 Hours in Police Custody

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:50 11:30 12:00

International News Chinese News Russian News Polish News Maltese News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Portuguese News Urdu News SBS Courtside Live: NBA: Warriors v Hornets 2:30 Hindi News 3:00 Live: NBL: Phoenix v Bullets 5:00 Front Up 5:30 Live: NBL: Kings v 36ers 7:30 The Last Man on Earth 8:00 8 Out of 10 Cats 8:40 Why Women Kill 9:35 United Shades of America 10:25 Letterkenny 11:15 Sexplora 11:40 Roslund & Hellstrom: Box 21

ABC - 2

5:00 rage 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:01 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:32 The World This Week 11:02 Compass 11:31 Songs of Praise 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:30 Landline 1:26 Landline Weather 1:31 Gardening Australia 2:31 Australia Remastered 3:30 The Mix 4:00 W-League 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 ABC News 7:42 Grand Designs NZ 8:30 Harrow 9:24 Silent Witness 10:24 Killing Eve 11:09 Line of Duty

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 4:48 4:58 5:03 5:10 5:25 5:35 5:51 5:57

Childrens' Programs Play School Story Time Olobob Top Dog Loves Books Luo Bao Bei Fireman Sam Peter Rabbit Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:35 The Adventures of Paddington 6:47 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:01 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:15 Sir Mouse 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion 9:31 Enslaved 10:31 Catalyst 11:30 Quilty: Painting the Shadows

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Brand Developers - Invictus 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 House of Wellness 4:00 Better Homes & Gardens 5:00 Seven News 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Holey Moley Australia 8:30 John Wick: Chapter 2 11:00 World’s Deadliest 12:00 Medical Emergency

5:49 2:03 2:15 2:37 3:06 3:35 4:02 4:27

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs Danger Mouse Thunderbirds Are Go Deadly Dinosaurs Teenage Boss Horrible Histories Prank You Very Much Good Game Spawn Point: Snack Size 4:33 Odd Squad 4:56 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:02 Dragons: Race to the Edge 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:38 All Hail King Julien 8:01 Slugterra: Slug Fu Showdown 8:22 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:58 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra 9:56 rage

WIN - 8

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 WhichCar 6:30 Entertainment Tonight 7:00 Escape Fishing with ET 7:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 8:30 All 4 Adventure 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 12:30 Destination Dessert 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen 1:30 10 Travlr Northern Territory 2:00 Three Blue Ducks 2:30 Australia by Design: Innovation 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 Farm to Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue 7:00 Three Blue Ducks 7:30 Ambulance 11:00 Inside the Children’s Hospital

WIN BOLD - 81

5:00 6:00 9:00 10:00

Jake and the Fatman Home Shopping Star Trek: Voyager Star Trek: The Next Generation 11:00 Star Trek: Enterprise 12:00 Diagnosis Murder 1:00 The Doctors 2:00 Jake and the Fatman 4:00 IFISH 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing with ET 5:30 Scorpion 7:30 NCIS 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans 10:20 FBI: Most Wanted 11:20 L.A.’s Finest

NINE - 5

5:30 Skippy 6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday 12:00 Destination WA 12:30 Award Winning Tasmania 1:00 Getaway 2:00 Live: Australian Open Pre Show 13 3:00 Live: Australian Open Afternoon 13 5:00 Nine News: First at Five 5:30 RBT 6:00 Nine News Saturday 6:30 Live: Australian Open Pre Show 13 7:30 Live: Australian Open Night 13 12:00 Chicago Med

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Cheers 7:00 Friends 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Becker 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Friends 2:30 The Middle 3:00 Friends 6:00 Columbo 7:30 Kojak 8:30 Spyforce 9:30 The Big Bang Theory 10:30 The Middle 12:00 Home Shopping

7TWO - 62

5:30 Danoz Direct - Copper Chef 6:00 Brand Developers - Invictus One 6:30 Brand Developers - Total Gym Fit 7:00 Brand Developers: Does it all Drill Bits 7:30 Brand Developers - Invictus 8:00 Brand Developers - iWalk 8:30 Travel Oz 10:00 Winners 11:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 12:00 Weekender 12:30 Creek to Coast 1:00 House of Wellness 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep 3:15 Dog Patrol 3:45 Property Ladder 5:00 Horse Racing 6:00 Border Security: International 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet 8:30 Escape to the Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes

9GEM - 52

1:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 6:00 New Style Direct 10:00 My Favorite Martian 10:30 The Avengers 11:30 The Face of Fu Manchu 1:30 South of Algiers 3:30 Lawman 5:30 Live: Women’s Indigenous v Maori 7:30 Live: Indigenous v Maori All-Stars 10:30 True Grit

7MATE - 63

6:00 Step Outside with Paul Burt 7:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 8:00 Brand Developers - Invictus 8:30 Brand Developers Bowflex Max Trainer 9:00 Brand Developers: Does it all Drill Bits 9:30 Brand Developers - Total Gym Fit 10:00 Pawnography 11:00 Shipping Wars 11:30 Pawn Stars 12:00 On Tour With Allan Border 12:30 STIHL Timbersports 1:00 Blokesworld 1:30 Aussie Dreamlivers Alaska 2:00 Travel Mates 2:30 Shipping Wars 3:00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars 4:00 Desert Collectors 6:00 Ultimate Factories 7:00 Building Giants 8:00 Mighty Ships 9:00 Mighty Cruise Ships 10:00 Air Crash Investigation 12:00 Shipping Wars

SBS FOOD - 33

11:35 12:35 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 6:30 7:40 8:40 9:35 10:30 11:30

WIN - 8

5:00 Hour of Power With Bobby Schuller 6:00 Mass for You at Home 6:30 Hillsong 7:00 Leading the Way 7:30 Fishing Australia 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8:30 Australia by Design: Innovation 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday 12:00 All 4 Adventure 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 2:00 Three Blue Ducks 2:30 Farm to Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted 11:00 The Sunday Project 12:00 Home Shopping

WIN BOLD - 81

5:30 Home Shopping 7:30 Key of David 8:00 Bondi Rescue 8:30 Star Trek: Voyager 9:30 One Strange Rock 10:30 Escape Fishing with ET 11:00 Scorpion 1:00 The Doctors 2:00 Beyond the Fire 2:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 3:30 Reel Action 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 IFISH 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise 6:30 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles 10:20 48 Hours 11:15 Hawaii Five-0

5:30 6:00 7:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 12:00

NINE - 5

Wesley Impact Easy Eats Weekend Today Surfing Australia TV The Xtreme Collxtion Indigenous v Maori All-Stars World’s Greatest Cities Live: Australian Open Pre Show 14 Live: Australian Open Afternoon 14 Nine News: First at Five Territory Cops Nine News Sunday Live: Australian Open Pre Show 14 Live: Australian Open Night 14 Chicago Med

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 The Brady Bunch 8:00 The Big Bang Theory 9:00 Neighbours 11:30 The Neighborhood 2:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 3:30 Friends 6:00 The Big Bang Theory 9:00 Friends 10:30 2 Broke Girls 12:00 Home Shopping

7TWO - 62

5:30 Global Shop - Ventus Dual-Tech 10:00 House of Wellness 11:00 The Thrill of the Chase 12:00 The Zoo 12:30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes 1:30 Harry’s Practice 2:30 The Yorkshire Vet 4:30 Escape to the Country 8:30 Wild Bill 9:30 Bancroft 11:30 World’s Most Amazing Videos

9GEM - 52

1:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 6:30 Amazing Facts Presents 7:00 Leading the Way 7:30 In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley 8:00 Beyond Today 8:30 The Incredible Journey Presents 9:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 10:00 The Baron 11:00 Mandy 1:00 Time Gentlemen Please 2:45 Alexander the Great 5:30 The Thousand Plane Raid 7:30 Death in Paradise 8:40 Chicago P.D. 9:40 Chicago Fire 10:35 Chicago Med 11:35 Bizarre E.R.

Tales from River Cottage Secret Meat Business A Gondola on the Murray Sarah Graham’s Food Safari Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Express Beautiful Baking With Juliet Sear Gourmet Farmer The Big Family Cooking Showdown Pacific Island Food Revolution Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook Hairy Bikers’ Mississippi Adventure Freddie Fries Down Under The Big Family Cooking Showdown

7MATE - 63

5:00 Air Crash Investigation 6:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:00 Desert Collectors 10:00 STIHL Timbersports Series 10:30 Buccaneers and Bones 11:00 Big Angry Fish 12:00 The Fishing Show 1:00 AFLW 7:00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 8:30 The Hangover 10:45 Bad Neighbours

SBS FOOD - 33

11:40 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook 12:35 Secret Meat Business 1:00 A Gondola on the Murray 1:30 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill 2:00 Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Express 2:55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 3:00 Beautiful Baking With Juliet Sear 4:00 Gourmet Farmer 6:30 In Search of Umami 7:00 Diana’s Asia Unplated 7:30 Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca 8:00 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 10:45 Gino’s Italian Escape 11:35 In Search of Umami 12:00 Diana’s Asia Unplated

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY 5:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

SBS ONE - 3

ABC - 2

International News German News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 Al Jazeera News 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 2:35 Jonah and the Whale 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aus 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Architecture the Railways Built 8:30 24 Hours in Emergency 9:20 The Story of the Songs 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Outlander 11:55 Berlin Station

5:00 Insiders 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Landline 10:55 Landline Weather 11:00 Grand Designs NZ 12:00 ABC News at Noon 1:00 Death in Paradise 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 The Heights 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:01 Australian Story 8:32 Four Corners 9:18 Media Watch 9:35 The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook 10:24 You Can’t Ask That 10:55 ABC Late News 11:27 Catalyst

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00

International News Serbian News Dutch News SBS Courtside Live: NBA: Timberwolves v Knicks 1:30 VICE World of Sports 2:00 The Curse of Oak Island 2:50 DNA Nation 3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 This Week with George Stephanopoulos 5:10 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:40 Shortland Street 6:10 Abandoned Engineering 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 Taskmaster 9:25 RocKwiz: Helen Croome & Jordi Davieson 10:20 Secrets of America’s Shadow Government 11:10 ZeroZeroZero

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 Childrens' Programs 4:36 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends 4:47 Play School Art Time 5:02 Dog Loves Books 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:50 Peppa Pig 5:56 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:36 The Adventures of Paddington 6:48 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:02 Dino Dana 7:15 Odd Squad 7:31 Spicks and Specks 8:00 Doctor Who 8:45 David Attenborough: Kingdom of Plants 9:37 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 10:26 Escape From the City 11:25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Nightmare Tenant 2:00 Gold Coast Medical 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Prime7 News 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Holey Moley Australia 9:00 9-1-1 10:00 The Rookie 11:00 The Latest: Seven News 11:30 Station 19

SBS ONE - 3

ABC - 2

International News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 PBS NewsHour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 2:35 Egypt’s Lost Princess 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aus 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys 8:40 24 Hours in Emergency 9:30 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 The Pier 11:45 Borgen

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:35 12:00 2:00 2:50 3:45

5:30 7.30 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Four Corners 11:00 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 ABC News at Noon 1:00 Call the Midwife 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 The Heights 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table 5:01 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Foreign Correspondent 8:33 Catalyst 9:32 Australia Remastered 10:29 QI 11:00 ABC Late News 11:31 Q+A

International News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News Nepali News NHK Japanese News Hindi News NBA: Warriors v Hornets The Curse of Oak Island Hunting Hitler ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS NewsHour 5:10 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:40 Shortland Street 6:10 Abandoned Engineering 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 The X-Files: I Want to Believe 10:30 The Salisbury Poisonings 11:25 VICE News Tonight 11:50 Brooklyn Nine-Nine

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 Childrens' Programs 4:36 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends 4:47 Play School Art Time 5:02 Dog Loves Books 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:36 The Adventures of Paddington 6:47 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:02 Dino Dana 7:15 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:01 Doctor Who 8:47 Why Are You Like This? 9:10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 9:51 High Fidelity 10:26 Brassic 11:12 Live at the Apollo 11:57 Ross Noble Stand Up Series

8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30

ABC ME - 23

5:49 Childrens' Programs 2:58 Junior Vets 3:26 The New Adventures of Figaro Pho 3:36 Horrible Histories 4:06 Prank You Very Much 4:31 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:19 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:03 Spirit Riding Free 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:38 All Hail King Julien 8:01 Slugterra: Slug Fu Showdown 8:22 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:58 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra 9:56 rage

TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 5:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

4:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 A Killer Among Us 2:00 Gold Coast Medical 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Prime7 News 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Highway Patrol 8:30 The Good Doctor 9:30 The Resident 10:30 The Latest: Seven News 11:00 Station 19 12:00 Splitting Up Together

5:49 2:35 2:58 3:27

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs Make it Pop Junior Vets The New Adventures of Figaro Pho 3:37 Horrible Histories 4:08 Gym Stars 4:32 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:02 Spirit Riding Free 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover 7:00 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 All Hail King Julien 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:23 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:57 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra 9:56 rage

WIN - 8

CBS This Morning Headline News Studio 10 Dr. Phil Entertainment Tonight Judge Judy Left off the Map Farm to Fork The Bold & the Beautiful 10 News First The Project The Amazing Race Australia Hughesy, We Have a Problem The Graham Norton Show The Project WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:05 6:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:30

The Doctors Home Shopping Star Trek: Enterprise Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: Voyager Nash Bridges WIN’s All Australian News CSI: Miami Bondi Rescue Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: The Next Generation 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise 6:30 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS

4:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30

WIN - 8

CBS This Morning Headline News Studio 10 Dr. Phil Entertainment Tonight My Market Kitchen Judge Judy Everyday Gourmet Farm to Fork The Bold & the Beautiful 10 News First The Project The Amazing Race Australia 8:30 NCIS 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles 10:30 The Project 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:00 6:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:30

Nash Bridges Home Shopping Star Trek: Enterprise Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: Voyager Jake and the Fatman Nash Bridges WIN’s All Australian News CSI: Miami Bondi Rescue Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: The Next Generation 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise 6:30 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 10:20 CSI: Miami

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NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Fierce Creatures 3:00 Tipping Point 4:00 Nine Afternoon News 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5:30 Nine News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Married at First Sight 9:20 Bridesmaids 11:40 Nine News Late

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 The Brady Bunch 6:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 7:00 The Middle 8:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 The Big Bang Theory 11:00 Cheers 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Medium 2:00 Two and a Half Men 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 4:00 Becker 5:00 Frasier 6:00 Friends 6:30 Neighbours 7:00 Friends 8:00 The Big Bang Theory 9:30 Two and a Half Men 11:00 The Middle 12:00 Home Shopping

NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 9honey - He Said, She Said 1:10 Married at First Sight 3:00 Tipping Point 4:00 Nine Afternoon News 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5:30 Nine News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Married at First Sight 9:15 Botched 10:15 Labour of Love 11:15 Nine News Late 11:45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent

WIN PEACH - 82

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6:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:40 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:30

7TWO - 62

Travel Oz Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute NBC Today The Falcon’s Adventure House of Wellness Cold Feet Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute The Great Australian Doorstep 4:00 Better Homes & Gardens 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin 8:30 Foyle’s War 10:40 Autopsy 11:50 Brit Cops

9GEM - 52

5:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 7:00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 7:30 TV Shop - Home Shopping 9:30 Danoz 10:30 Ellen 11:30 My Favorite Martian 12:00 Death in Paradise 1:10 Days of Our Lives 2:05 Young & the Restless 3:00 The Garden Gurus Moments 3:05 Antiques Roadshow 3:35 Derby Day 5:20 Heartbeat 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 London Kills 8:40 DCI Banks 10:40 Three Days To Live 11:40 Live Well for Longer

6:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 10:30

7TWO - 62

Travel Oz Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute NBC Today House of Wellness Cold Feet Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute Sydney Weekender Better Homes & Gardens Escape to the Country Bargain Hunt Pie in the Sky Inspector George Gently Jonathan Creek

9GEM - 52

5:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 7:00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 7:30 TV Shop - Home Shopping 9:30 Danoz 10:30 Ellen 11:30 My Favorite Martian 12:00 London Kills 1:10 Days of Our Lives 2:05 Young & the Restless 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 The Garden Gurus Moments 3:35 The Man in the White Suit 5:20 Heartbeat 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks 8:40 The Closer 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles 10:40 Shades of Blue 11:40 Law & Order

7MATE - 63

5:00 Swamp People 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Buccaneers and Bones 8:00 Shipping Wars 8:30 Graveyard Carz 9:30 Counting Cars 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Swamp People 1:00 Ax Men 2:00 Wildlife Heroes 3:00 Shipping Wars 4:00 Last Stop Garage 4:30 Pawnography 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 Restoration Workshop 8:30 Justice League 10:55 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 12:40 Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge 1:45 Kitchen Hero 2:10 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:35 Lidia’s Italy 3:05 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen 4:00 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:30 Come Dine with Me 6:30 Tales from River Cottage 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 8:30 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted 9:30 River Cottage Australia 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook

7MATE - 63

5:00 Restoration Workshop 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Pawn Stars 9:30 Storage Wars 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Swamp People 1:00 Ax Men 2:00 Gold Fever 3:00 Restoration Workshop 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Pawnography 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters 10:30 Klondike Gold Fever 11:30 Jade Fever 12:00 Ax Men

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 River Cottage Australia 12:30 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 1:00 Tales from River Cottage 1:30 Kitchen Hero 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Lidia’s Italy 3:00 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen 4:00 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:30 Come Dine with Me 6:30 Tales from River Cottage 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Indian Food Made Easy 8:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits of the Sea 9:05 Luke Nguyen’s Food Trail 9:30 River Cottage Australia 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 5:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

SBS ONE - 3

International News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 PBS NewsHour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 2:35 Grave of the Vikings 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aus 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns 8:30 Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime 9:20 Vikings 10:15 Romulus 11:25 SBS World News Late 11:55 The Night Manager

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

International News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News F24 International & Africa News 11:00 NHK Japanese News 11:35 Hindi News 12:00 NBA: Timberwolves v Knicks 2:00 The Curse of Oak Island 2:50 Hunting Hitler 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS NewsHour 5:10 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:40 Shortland Street 6:10 Abandoned Engineering 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 Wellington Paranormal 8:55 Time Bandits 11:00 Machete

ABC - 2

5:30 7.30 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Foreign Correspondent 10:30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One 11:00 Running Wild: Australia’s Camels 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:30 National Press Club 1:38 Media Watch 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 The Heights 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Hard Quiz 8:31 The Weekly 9:00 Aftertaste 9:32 Why Are You Like This? 9:54 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10:36 Staged 10:59 ABC Late News 11:31 Four Corners

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 Childrens' Programs 4:25 Charlie and Lola 4:36 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends 4:48 Play School Art Time 5:02 Dog Loves Books 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:35 The Adventures of Paddington 6:48 Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:03 Dino Dana 7:15 Odd Squad 7:31 Spicks and Specks 8:00 Doctor Who 8:48 No Time for Quiet 9:46 Restoration Australia 10:45 Enslaved 11:45 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion

THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY SBS ONE - 3

5:30 International News 12:00 Arabic News F24 12:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 PBS NewsHour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 2:35 King Solomon’s Mines 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aus 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Greatest Palaces 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 9:25 Cornwall with Simon Reeve 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 24 Hours in Police Custody 11:55 M - The City Hunts a Murderer

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5:30 International News 8:30 Macedonian News 9:00 Croatian News 9:30 Serbian News 10:00 Dutch News 10:30 Somali News 11:00 NHK Japanese News 11:35 Hindi News 12:00 Fade to Black 1:30 VICE 2:05 Post Radical 2:55 Hunting Hitler 3:45 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:10 PBS NewsHour 5:10 NBL: Overtime 5:40 Shortland Street 6:10 Abandoned Engineering 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 The Curse of Oak Island 9:20 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films 11:35 VICE News Tonight 12:00 The Longest Day in Chang’an

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5:29 7.30 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Australian Story 10:31 How Deadly: World 11:03 Australia Remastered 12:00 ABC News at Noon 1:00 Hard Quiz 1:29 The Weekly 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:01 The Heights 4:30 Silvia’s Italian Table 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Back Roads 8:31 Q+A 9:35 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 10:05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World 10:59 ABC Late News 11:31 The Royal Wives of Windsor

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5:55 Childrens' Programs 4:36 Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends 4:48 Play School Art Time 5:02 Dog Loves Books 5:10 Luo Bao Bei 5:25 Fireman Sam 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:50 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 Brave Bunnies 6:20 Bluey 6:30 Kiri and Lou 6:35 The Adventures of Paddington 6:47 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures 7:02 Dino Dana 7:15 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:01 Doctor Who 8:51 Penn and Teller: Fool Us 9:35 Hard Quiz 10:04 The Weekly 10:34 You Can’t Ask That 11:00 David Attenborough: Kingdom of Plants 11:51 Parks and Recreation

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5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Nanny Killer 2:00 Gold Coast Medical 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Prime7 News 7:00 Home and Away 7:30 Ambulance: Code Red 8:30 The Bay 10:30 The Latest: Seven News 11:00 Criminal Confessions 12:00 Code Black

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Childrens' Programs Make it Pop Junior Vets The New Adventures of Figaro Pho 3:36 Horrible Histories 4:07 Gym Stars 4:31 Odd Squad 4:55 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:03 Spirit Riding Free 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover 7:01 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 All Hail King Julien 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:23 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:58 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra 9:56 rage

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5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs 2:00 Gold Coast Medical 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News at 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Prime7 News 7:00 Home and Away 8:30 Wife Swap Australia 9:45 Busted In Bangkok 10:45 The Latest: Seven News 11:15 Celebrity Obsessed

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Childrens' Programs Degrassi: The Next Gen Make it Pop Junior Vets The New Adventures of Figaro Pho 3:37 Horrible Histories 4:08 Gym Stars 4:32 Odd Squad 4:56 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:03 Spirit Riding Free 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover 7:01 Deadly 60 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 All Hail King Julien 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:22 Danger Mouse 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:46 Scream Street 8:58 Total DramaRama 9:10 All Hail King Julien 9:32 The Legend of Korra 9:56 rage: Guest Programmer

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4:30 CBS This Morning 6:00 Headline News 8:30 Studio 10 12:00 Dr. Phil 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Farm to Fork 4:30 The Bold & the Beautiful 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project 7:30 The Cube 8:30 Bull 10:30 The Project 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

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4:30 CBS This Morning 6:00 Headline News 8:30 Studio 10 12:00 Dr. Phil 1:00 Bondi Rescue 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Farm to Fork 4:30 The Bold & the Beautiful 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project 7:30 Bondi Rescue 8:00 Territory Cops 8:30 Gogglebox 9:30 Law & Order: SVU 10:30 This Is Us 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

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Star Trek: Enterprise Home Shopping Star Trek: Enterprise Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: Voyager Jake and the Fatman Nash Bridges WIN’s All Australian News CSI: Miami Bondi Rescue Diagnosis Murder Star Trek: The Next Generation 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise 6:30 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 9:30 L.A.’s Finest 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles 11:30 NCIS

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5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Explore 1:15 Married at First Sight 3:00 Tipping Point 4:00 Nine Afternoon News 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5:30 Nine News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Married at First Sight 9:15 The Equalizer 10:15 Chicago Med 11:15 Nine News Late 11:45 New Amsterdam

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5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Explore 1:15 Married at First Sight 3:00 Tipping Point 4:00 Nine Afternoon News 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat 5:30 Nine News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Married at First Sight 9:00 The Equalizer 10:00 Murder for Hire 11:00 Nine News Late 11:30 The Horn

WIN PEACH - 82

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Travel Oz Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute NBC Today House of Wellness Cold Feet Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute Make it Yours Better Homes & Gardens Escape to the Country Bargain Hunt Frankie Drake Mysteries A Touch of Frost Jonathan Creek

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5:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 7:00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 7:30 TV Shop - Home Shopping 10:30 Ellen 11:30 My Favorite Martian 12:00 New Tricks 1:10 Days of Our Lives 2:05 Young & the Restless 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Golden Ivory 5:20 Heartbeat 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By 8:50 Midsomer Murders 10:50 Silent Witness

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Travel Oz Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute NBC Today House of Wellness Harry’s Practice Million Dollar Minute Creek to Coast Better Homes & Gardens Escape to the Country Bargain Hunt Father Brown Murdoch Mysteries Andrew Denton’s Interview

9GEM - 52

5:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 7:00 Creflo Dollar Ministries 7:30 TV Shop - Home Shopping 10:30 Ellen 11:30 My Favorite Martian 12:00 As Time Goes By 1:10 Days of Our Lives 2:05 Young & the Restless 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 The Gentle Gunman 5:20 Heartbeat 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Call the Midwife 8:40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 10:40 See No Evil 11:40 The Disappearance

7MATE - 63

5:30 Jade Fever 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Pawnography 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Swamp People 1:00 Ax Men 2:00 Gold Fever 3:00 Storage Wars 3:30 Pawn Stars 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Pawnography 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 The Simpsons 9:00 Family Guy 9:30 American Dad! 10:30 Family Guy 11:30 American Dad! 12:00 LPL Pro

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 River Cottage Australia 12:30 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 1:00 Tales from River Cottage 1:30 Kitchen Hero 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Lidia’s Italy 3:00 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen 4:00 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:30 Come Dine with Me 6:30 Tales from River Cottage 7:30 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Food Safari Italy 8:30 Let’s Brunch 9:00 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook 9:30 River Cottage Road Trip 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook

7MATE - 63

6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Pawn Stars 9:30 Storage Wars 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Swamp People 1:00 Ax Men 2:00 Gold Fever 3:00 The Simpsons 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Pawnography 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 10:10 Beowulf

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 River Cottage Road Trip 12:30 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 1:00 Tales from River Cottage 1:30 Kitchen Hero 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Lidia’s Italy 3:00 Parveen’s Indian Kitchen 4:00 Sarah Graham’s Food Safari 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:30 Come Dine with Me 6:30 The View From River Cottage 7:30 The Incredible Spice Men 8:00 Diana’s Asia Unplated 8:30 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food 9:00 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 9:30 River Cottage Road Trip 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:30 Ready Steady Cook

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WORDSEARCH

FIND THESE WORDS

Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. They can be found in straight lines up, down, forwards, backwards or even diagonally. DINOSAUR TIARAJUDENS PTERODACTYL VELOCIRAPTOR SUCHOMIMUS STEGOSAURUS TRICERATOPS

SPINOSAURUS IGUANADON SAURISCHIA ORNITHOMIMUS ORNITHISCHIAN ALBERTOSAURUS DIPLODOCUS GIGANOTOSAURUS ICHTHIOSAURS PARASAUROLOPHUS CERATOSAURUS BRACHIOSUARUS ALLOSAURUS

FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH THE MAZE

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This classic story begins with scenes in Calcutta, India where Isabel runs an orphanage. She is asked to go to New York to meet her wealthy benefactor, Theresa Young, who offers to donate $20 million for the orphanage.

Friday 19th March Sunday 21st March 2021

When Theresa invites Isabel to her daughter’s wedding, things take a turn with a twist.

FREE COMMUNITY SPACE Email the editor on: editor@village.net.au if you would like your community event listed on this page.

The rest of the story is shrouded with secrecy and mystery and Isabel has to make a decision that will change all of their lives forever. Cast: Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, Billy Crudup and Abby Quinn

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021 #womenlead

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GREATER ACCESS TO LICENCES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO IN THE REGIONS BENEFIT FROM OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE PLACES Having a licence can be a real game changer for people living in

the bush – it can be the difference between getting a job, being able to get to TAFE or to access health services. That’s why we’re expanding our Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP) to invest $20 million over the next five years to help people who face barriers get their licence. DLAP helps disadvantaged groups like vulnerable youth, low socio-economic environments and Aboriginal communities get their licence, become safer drivers and improve their access to jobs, education and training. Getting behind the wheel isn’t easy for everyone in the regions because some might find it challenging to get the required supervised driving hours, difficulties providing ID documents and accessing support. Since the program started in 2015, DLAP has helped more than 4500 participants to gain their L-plates, 3000 people gain their P-plates as well as deliver more than 17,000 hours of supervised driving. We’re going to see even more people benefit from this next round of the program, which is expected to deliver about 2000 learner licences, 1000 provisional licences and more than 50,000 logbook hours in the first year alone This is another step in the right direction as we build a safer, stronger regional NSW.

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Forty seven schools across NSW will open Out of School Hours Care Hubs by June as part of the NSW Government’s Before and After School Care election commitment. More than $20 million Out of School Hours Care Hub Program will benefit families across NSW. The new hubs are an innovative way of providing additional before and after school care for more than 2,400 students across the state. We know families are concerned about the cost of living following the pandemic, and I want to ensure affordable and convenient before and after school care is available to everyone who needs it and at a location that is convenient. We’ve created more than 11,000 after school care places and these new hubs will add to this capacity. The Out of School Hours Care Hub Program, which will deliver modular buildings custom- designed for Out of School Hours Care services, will cut waiting times and allow more families to access before and after school care services. This initiative supports NSW families – it will allow more students to have safe, fun environments before and after school and during vacation periods, and for their parents to have the flexibility to participate in the workforce. The Out of School Hours Care Hub Program is part of the $120 million investment over four years to expand access to Out of School Hours Care for public primary school children. The after school care hubs initiative is on top of the NSW Government’s record $7 billion school infrastructure program to deliver more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities.

STAMP DUTY EXEMPTIONS HELP THOUSANDS TURN THE KEY ON AUSSIE DREAM We all know how challenging 2020 was and our suite of COVID-19 support and stimulus measures – the largest of any state or territory – has helped cushion the worst economic impacts of the pandemic.

CREATURE TALK Please Check Your Bunnies - Myxomatosis Alert! With reports last week of a confirmed Myxomatosis outbreak in Bathurst, I felt it was important for the column. Domestic Rabbits are generally children’s pets & given that virtually all infected rabbits will die: prevention is vital! There is no cure or vaccination for this awful, deadly disease. I urge you to help spread the word! In speaking with Stewart St Vets, fortunately they had not had any positive cases (at the time of writing). But there is no room for complacency -here is important information about how it spreads, what you can do to best prevent it & what the symptoms look like.

HOW IS IT SPREAD

• Myxomatosis is carried by mosquitoes, fleas & biting insects (come flies) so the first step is to ensure they cannot get to your rabbit

HOW TO BEST PREVENT IT

• The best way to protect your rabbit is to keep them inside the home in a screened area • If they are outdoors keep citronella lamps burning at dusk, night-time and mornings • Spray regularly for mosquitoes – Mortein NaturGard is reported to be affective however make sure the area is ventilated so air can circulate • Cover cage with mosquito screening • Keep rabbits flea & mite free –flea prevention treatments for toy dogs will suffice • Keep other pets free from fleas & mites • Don’t let wild rabbits have nose to nose contact as

they may carry the myxomatosis virus

WHAT DO SYMPTOMS LOOK LIKE & WHAT TO DO

• The first sign is puffy swelling around the head & face. ‘Sleepy eyes’ are a classic sign along with swollen lips, swellings on the inside of the ear &puffy swelling around the bottom & genitals. Within a day or so, these swellings can become so severe they cause blindness – so be vigilant! • Once a rabbit has myxomatosis it is very contagious so if you suspect or see signs of Myxomatosis in your pet rabbit, separate it immediately from any other rabbits & seek veterinary care asap • Incubation periods can be as short as three days & as long as 21 days

SOME GOOD NEWS!

People, dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, ferrets, and other pets are not at risk Info sources: www.myxomatosis.com.au | www. greencrossvets.com.au | www.rabbitsanctuary.com.au *From a government feral scan website & firsthand accounts of people in the area. Mardi Williams from Creature Speak is a therapist assisting animals & their people with past experiences, internal balancing, pain, transition into new environments & life in general!

As a result, more than six thousand additional first homebuyers have gained a foothold on the property ladder in just six months following the NSW Government’s decision to provide additional relief on stamp duty and help boost the economy and jobs. Additional stamp duty relief has delivered the twin benefit of helping more people achieve their dream of homeownership, while continuing to boost the economy. Stamp duty is a significant financial barrier to those buying a first home and this program has helped thousands of people go from renters to homeowners without saving for years to pay stamp duty. Record low interest rates are putting upwards pressure on prices, but it’s clear if we can lower the financial burden the dream of home ownership burns as strong as ever. In the five months following the changes - from August to December 2020 - the number of stamp duty exemptions and concessions granted topped 21,436, compared to 14,967 in the same period in 2019. According to NSW Treasury stamp duty adds about $34,000 to the upfront cost of buying the average NSW home. It now takes around 12.6 years compared to 8 years in 1990 for the average person to save for a deposit. On 1 July 2019, NSW became the first state in Australia to index stamp duty brackets to the Sydney Consumer Price Index, to limit the taxation cost due to inflation. Stamp Duty exemptions are helping more young people get into the property market. Local builder Kurt Toole with Paul Toole MP.

THE LITHGOW MUSICAL SOCIETY IS BACK

Following over $1 million worth of upgrades to the historic Union Theatre, funded by the Lithgow City Council and the NSW State Government the Lithgow Musical Society will be resuming production of the world's favourite musical LES MISERABLES.

We're thrilled that this show is not only going to be the first major production in the newly renovated theatre but also that it will be our first show in over 18 months with all our activities placed on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current plans are for the show to be staged in early August, however this is of course subject to the impact of any COVID related restrictions. We'll be holding an information evening at the Union Theatre on MONDAY FEBRUARY 22ND from 7:30 PM where we will let people know about the plans for the show and the audition process. Auditions for the principal roles will follow on Thursday February 25th, Monday March 1st and Thursday March 4th. As with all our shows we don't require auditions to be part of the chorus. Rehearsals will then resume on Mondays and Thursdays from March 8th at the Union Theatre. Rehearsals will be conducted in line with COVID safe guidelines that limit us to 5 people singing at any one time. We'll also need everyone to be able to scan in using the Service NSW app. We encourage anyone interested in being part of the show, either on stage or behind the scenes, to come to the information night on February 22nd. If you can't make it please get in touch with us by messaging our page. It's great to be back and we're glad that in August, the answer to the question "Do You Hear the People Sing?" will be a resounding YES

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Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

ST PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH CARCOAR

A 'Call to Arms" . . .

The historic village of Carcoar has launched a campaign to purchase St Paul's Anglican church in a move to prevent it being placed for sale on the open market. For this purpose an Option to Purchase has been obtained from the diocese which is valid until 16 March 2021. The newly formed St Paul's Church Association Inc is administering the campaign. Campaign Co-ordinator, Mr George King, said every effort is being made to raise the required $450.000 and that donations from all sources would be very much appreciated. A GoFundMe donation site can be accessed from the church's Facebook page and a new website www.stpaulscarcoar. com which include campaign bank details for direct deposits. Church warden for 40 years, Mr Ron Murray, is delighted that the residents of Carcoar are behind the campaign and said it justifies the esteem in which St Paul's is held. "It's more than a place of worship, weddings and funerals" he said,"it's been a part of the historic fabric of the village since 1849. Comments left by visitors from Australia and overseas testify to its simple beauty and cultural importance", he said. The church would adopt a non-denominational role in the future and widen its appeal as a community inclusive venue. For further information contact George King on tel 0427 673 021 or email George King <george.king@onfarm.co>

VALENTINE’S SURPRISE AT WANG… Lithgow Theatre Group treated 150 locals to a delightful stage show about the highs and low of coupledom on Valentine’s Day.

The Contenders written by Lithgow-based author Rupert Grech featured an 18-person cast, adapted for stage by local identity Greer Ashworth. “We always love performing for local audiences and The Contenders was first performed at the Lithgow Pottery site,” said Greer Ashworth. The cast included Reverend Matt Trounce; the Shirt family (Alan and Kay and son Lauren); Martin Curtis; and Greer Ashworth herself.

“What a wonderful performance space we have at Wallerawang Community & Sports Club,” said Greer Ashworth. “We will certainly be returning here again for the awesome stage and the wonderful audience.” Our Lithgow City Councillor Cass Coleman watched the local production about random couples bantering in a Mediterranean bar. “This is one of the best local plays I have seen, with a witty, intelligent and insightful cast,” said Councillor Coleman. The Contenders will be performed again in May 2021 as part of a special fundraiser for the Kidney Kar Rally. Keep an eye out for another local production from Lithgow Theatre Group in the making being scheduled during April 2021.

Pictured: Councillor Cass Coleman with cast, crew, and Director Martin Curtis, Tina Cass, Ross Yates, Leo Murname Judy Riley, Sandra James, Naomi Morrow, Alan Shirt, Emma Francis, Ben Fairbairn, Paul Meverley, Matt Trounce, Robert Morrow, Kylie Pearce, Mike Morgan, Kay Shirt, Brooke Wilkinson and Laurin Shirt, Julie Murnane, Megan Zeni, Dee, Felipe Plaza and Greer Ashworth

PORTLAND MOVIES ARE BACK! TO CATCH A THIEF IS ON AT PORTLANDS CRYSTAL THEATRE THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20

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GLEN Museum

Entry is just $10 each for temporary membership and the show starts at 7pm with a supporting short and the main movie starting afterwards. The snack bar will be open and fresh popcorn will be available. A Covid strategy will be in place with a Covid Marshal and social distance seating. See you at the Crystal Theatre on Saturday February 20.

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Volunteers invited to apply to assist with developing the museum into an exciting Portland attraction. Call Stephen: 0407 001 464 or Fay: 0411 289 607 THE GLEN MUSEUM, WILLIWA STREET, PORTLAND Opening Hours: Saturdays and Sundays,11am - 3pm

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news THRIFT SHOP CLOTHING MARKET

Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

The Greens On William Present a community Thrift Shop Market on the 20th of February.

The Greens on William are offering stall holders among the community, the chance to convert their trash into somebody else’s treasure by selling their pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories. The Greens on William aim to encourage the community to reduce, reuse and recycle their pre-loved goods and turn them into cash. Anyone from the community is able to purchase a stall - or share a stall with a friend. "In Australia, more than 501 million kgs of unwanted clothing ends up in landfills each year" (The Guardian, 2019). These are eye-opening statistics that The Greens on William want to take part in preventing. Shoppers will pay a gold coin entry to enter the Thrift Shop Market which will be donated to the local Animal Welfare League Branch.

IMPORTANT DETAILS Where: The Greens On William When: Saturday 20th February What Time: 10am – 2pm Stall holder fee: $33 + Public Liability Entry fee: Gold coin donation Image: (Billboard, 2016)

Beef & Reef Kebabs

HOT TIP!

Exactly the same recipe can be used with some chicken breast if you want an alternative.

The combination of a quality piece of beef and some delicate prawns is something that just works so well together. This recipe is a way to put a new spin on an Aussie favourite.

You can add some chilli flakes too to give it an extra spicy kick.

The marinade will give you the hint of a Béarnaise sauce with the tarragon, butter and piquant flavour from the vinegar, but you won’t have a plate swimming in sauce reminiscent of an 80s Bistro. Ingredients

• 500g of shelled green prawns • 12 slices of streaky bacon • 3 x sirloin steaks • Punnet of cherry tomatoes • 2 x brown onions • Fresh Tarragon • 1 x tablespoon whole grain mustard • 1/2 cup of butter. • 1 x tablespoon white-wine vinegar • Olive oil, salt & pepper

Method 1. Cut the sirloin steak into 2 cm cubes. Melt the butter and roughly chop the tarragon and combine with vinegar and mustard to make a marinade for the beef. Marinade the beef while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Reserve some mixture for basting throughout cooking. 2. Shell and de-vein your prawns. Wrap each one in half a slice of the bacon. 3. Cut the brown onion into wedges and remove

the very centre piece from each. It will be too hard to skewer through a small surface area. 4. Place your ingredients on kebab skewers in an alternating pattern, start with meat, then onion, then tomato, then prawn, then onion and so on. I like to use flexible wire skewers for this one and make big long skewers. 5. Heat up your BBQ grill, this one is perfect on a standard gas grill.

6. Sprinkle the skewers with some olive oil and season with salt & pepper. 7. Lay the skewers down directly on the grill, You need to keep turning them regularly every 2-3 minutes for about 12 minutes. They are ready when the steak is medium rare and the prawns will be perfectly done. 8. Once they are done, slide them down off the skwers onto each plate and serve with some BBQ corn and salad.

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sport SUPERCARS SEASON TO OPEN AT MT PANORAMA

Issue 347 - 19th February 2021

The 2021 Repco Supercars Championship will kick off on 26th February at the spiritual home of Australian motorsport, Bathurst’s iconic Mount Panorama.

The Repco Mount Panorama 500 will be the first of the 12-round Championship and first of two stops at the iconic Bathurst circuit in 2021, with the Repco Bathurst 1000 now locked in for October 7-10. The 500km three-day event from 26-28 February will add a new element to the history of Mount Panorama and will see new faces battling it out to become the inaugural race winner in 2021.

The event will see the return of camping and much more activity than 2020’s race with the easing of COVID restrictions in line with current health guidelines. The much needed boost to the local economy off the back of the motor racing industry will be a welcome event by local hospitality and accomodation businesses. For tickets and event information visit https://www. supercars.com

Photos from 2020 by Warren Hawkless

SURPRISE LANDING ON PORTLAND GOLF CLUB

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Gary is pictured here with his partner from Married at First Sight

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45th Annual

Portland

Art Exhibition 5th March - 7th March 2021 All exhibited works are for sale Feature Artist Frank Hodgert

Saturday 6th March

OPENING NIGHT DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED

10:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday 7th March 10:00am - 4:00pm

Admission $5 adults $3 conc. & children

Crystal Theatre, Wolgan Street, Portland Find out more online at www.portlandartshow.net.au

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