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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

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RENEWED UNION THEATRE REOPENS TO SUPPORT CULTURAL ACTIVITY IN THE REGION Following recent front of house renovations and construction of new back of house facilities, Lithgow City Council launches the renewed Union Theatre.

The Union Theatre now has first rate facilities to attract a greater number of local and visiting performers and artists. In 2019/20 a new two level back of stage wing was constructed incorporating new change, storage and amenity rooms and elevators making much of the theatre wheelchair accessible. New industry standard technical systems were installed making the venue able to support the needs of contemporary performances and diverse events. These works were funded by the NSW Regional Cultural Fund and Lithgow City Council. In 2020/21 further upgrade works were undertaken including painting the auditorium, mezzanine, upstairs meeting room and front building façade; resurfacing floors; air-conditioning the new back of stage wing; amenity improvements. A new gallery space activating the street frontage was also completed. These works were funded under the Australian Government Drought Communities Round 2 Program. “The redevelopment of the Union Theatre into a multi-use cultural space will support the local creative sector as well as offer increased cultural experiences for the community,” Mayor Ray Thompson said. “With a new gallery space the venue can now also support visual artists and creative workshops. The Hon Paul Toole MP and the Hon Andrew Gee MP officially opened the theatre and announced the winners of the Waste 2 Art competition currently on exhibition at the Union Theatre Gallery until 23 May. To book the venue or for further information on fees and terms of hire, visit Lithgow City Council’s website and select “Book a Council Venue”. Council is now taking registrations for people interested in training as venue technical operators. If you are interested, please email your CV and contact details by the 30th May to the Cultural Development Officer at summar.hipworth@lithgow.nsw.gov.au. Proudly funded by Lithgow City Council and the NSW Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, and Australian Government through Drought Communities Round 2.

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Mayor Ray Thompson, Aunty Helen Riley, Minister Paul Toole, Minister Andrew Gee, Matthew Johnson

THANKING OUR VOLUNTEERS

On the 22 May a very special morning tea will take place at the Lithgow Library. Lithgow Council is proud to host the Volunteers Morning Tea to thank the many volunteers who contribute so much to our community. Mayor Ray Thompson said, “It’s the volunteers that keep our community running, from sports, to music, to caring for the vulnerable and each other. Without the work of our many volunteers the Lithgow community would grind to a halt”. The Lithgow City Orchestra will be at the library performing as a thank you to our volunteers. A morning tea will be provided and all volunteers in the LGA are invited to come along for the event. To register for your free spot call the Library on 63529100.

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

BUDGET DELIVERS FOR THE CENTRAL WEST

More than 125,000 taxpayers and 20,000 small and family businesses in the Central West are better off thanks to the Australian Government’s Budget.

Federal Member for Calare and Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education Andrew Gee MP said the 2021-22 Budget secures our economic future. “The budget contains important investments in infrastructure and essential service delivery that create jobs and keeps our community safe, Mr Gee said. “Everyone was shocked last year during the pandemic when we saw the long lines of people queuing outside Centrelink. It was reminiscent of the days of the Great Depression. This budget seems like a world away from that time with unemployment forecast to be 4.75 per cent next year. It’s a stunning economic turnaround that is the envy of the rest of the world. “The $2.03 billion funding for the Great Western Highway is a huge boost for this key regional project. “59,400 taxpayers in Calare, including low and middle income earners will be up to $2,745 better off this year following last night’s budget. Business will benefit greatly from extension of the unlimited instant asset write-off as well as the extended loss carry back measure which is so important as business recovers from the impact of COVID-19. “Our economic recovery is underway, and it is vital we keep that momentum going. That’s why in last night’s budget we have seen a record investment in infrastructure, in the Building Better Regions program and Stronger Communities funding; these programs connect communities, ease congestion, improve road safety and create local jobs. “Our budget also extends support for mental health with a $2.3 billion commitment to mental health care and suicide prevention. “At our recent country shows mental health was identified most as a priority. So I’m really pleased to see this getting a boost in the budget. “COVID-19 has been devastating for our communities and our nation but one of the silver linings has been the

Telehealth revolution with years of development work crammed into a few short months to get it rolled out. Used correctly, it’s a game changer for people in the bush and I’m delighted to see it extended in the budget. “The 17.7 billion in aged care funding will also be very welcome by residents and aged care facilities in our area and the $1.7 billion extension of the child care subsidy will potentially put thousands of dollars back into the pockets of local families. “I was also pleased to see the $1.1 billion investment in women’s safety measures, and the expansion of the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy program, Mr Gee said. Budget 2021-22 delivers something for everyone in the Central-West: • $2.03 billion for major upgrades to the Great Western Highway • $1.1 billion investment in women’s safety measures • Up to 1,250 families will benefit from the child care reforms • Up to 30,000 older Australians in Calare will benefit from the record investment in aged care • 2,345 apprentices in Calare will benefit from the expansion of the wage subsidy and more opportunities to upskill • Medicines to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis, migraine, eczema and asthma have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme making these life saving medications cheaper •Coronavirus vaccinations will be increased and the Government is investing in respiratory clinics, expanding pathology testing and tracing and telehealth services • More doctors will be able to bulk bill patients • And some of our most vulnerable will get access to the services they need from housing through to mental health support services. • Continuing the instant asset write-off to help businesses invest, which could benefit up to 19,200 businesses “The people of Calare can rest assured that we are on the right track as we emerge out of the COVID-19 recession. This budget locks in our world-beating economic recovery, builds business and consumer confidence, supports those who need our help and safeguards our enviable way of life,” Mr Gee said.

MOUNT PANORAMA TO TURN ORANGE IN SUPPORT OF THE SES NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is inviting community members to help celebrate Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on 19 May.

Next Wednesday, Bathurst’s iconic Mount Panorama will be joining a long list of venues across the state turning orange in support of the hard-working volunteers of the NSW State Emergency Service. The day, which coincides with National Volunteer Week (17-23 May), is specially designed to thank every one of the service’s volunteers, who give up their time to help keep their community safe through storms and floods, rescues and other emergency support. Next Tuesday and Wednesday nights (May 18-19), the Mount Panorama sign at the Eastern end of the Pit Complex will be illuminated orange in support of WOW Day and local SES volunteers. Mount Panorama will join the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Stadium Australia and another 20 locations across the state in being illuminated in support of the NSW SES. Unit commander of the Bathurst SES Unit, Jessie Davidson, said it has been an intense 18 months for local SES volunteers. “They have responded to some of the biggest floods and storms we have seen in years, so we are calling on everyone in the Bathurst community to help show our volunteers just how much they mean to their communities,” she said. “We are asking everyone to wear a bit of orange next Wednesday (May 19), take a photo and post it on social media with the hashtag #thankyouSES. “We want to thank Bathurst Regional Council for supporting us and allowing the signage to be illuminated next week and we hope to see plenty of people in our community in orange next Wednesday,” she concluded.

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“When a manager recognises an employee’s behaviour, personally and sincerely, both feel proud, gratified, and happy. There’s a human connection that transcends the immediate culture to create a shared bond. The power of this bond is stronger than you might think; indeed, it’s the power that holds together great organisational cultures.” – Erik Mosley and Derek Irvine One of the main reasons good employees leave an organisation is that they feel unappreciated and are not recognised or rewarded for their extra efforts or achievements. Implementing a simple employee recognition program is often the solution and can assist in creating a supportive and empowering work culture that ensures the best employees are happy, engaged, and retained. Most corporate environments seem to have the best in class employee engagement programs and there is no reason why SME’s can’t copy these programs or modify them. Recognition can be simply stopping at an employee’s desk and thanking them sincerely for a job well done to elaborate presents such as a fully paid weekend away or the opportunity to go to an interstate or overseas conference. It may just be a day off to spend with their family. Public recognition is important to some staff and for others they may prefer to be recognised in private. Ideally, speak to staff individually and actually ask them how they would like to be rewarded should they achieve certain goals or reach benchmarks set. The main factor in successfully recognising and rewarding staff is to ensure that the criteria is clear and that it is fair. You can’t play favourites and perhaps one way to avoid that scenario is to have a joint committee to decide on who should be recognised. After a few months review the success of the program and then fine tune it if necessary. There can be some resistance to a new recognition and rewards program especially by those staff who have an axe to grind with management, or are jealous of a particular employee who is recognised ahead of their own perceived efforts. If someone does get upset by another employee getting recognised investigate what their agenda is and ensure your process has been fair and accurate. A local business a few years ago, implemented an “Employee of the Month” program, and after awarding it to a deserving employee for the first month received a complaint from a senior staff member. They decided it was all too hard and discontinued the program. That company still has a high turnover of staff. Don’t allow your program to get derailed. The benefits to the organisation, staff, and customers far outweigh a whinging jealous employee. For example, if you recognise and reward exceptional customer service that is exactly what your customers will receive. Authentically recognised employees usually mean they are happy, engaged and motivated to do their best for the organisation. Recognise and reward excellence and those staff who go above and beyond and you will cultivate a loyal workforce who will feel appreciated and won’t feel the need to look for greener pastures. "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 individual;s 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 effecive and successful change management strategies, so they can reach their full potential and achieve the desired outcomes according to their set vision."

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GETTING BELLS LINE OF ROAD BACK ON TRACK Crews are continuing to gather information about the ground conditions along Bells Line of Road in order to inform the best plan of attack to fully restore the road and improve its resilience to big rain events.

Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Disaster Recovery John Barilaro said while access along the road was re-opened on 11 April, a five-kilometre section remained under traffic control due to extensive flood damage. “The NSW Government is committed to building a safer and stronger regional NSW by helping communities get back on their feet as quickly as possible after the devastating floods,” Mr Barilaro said. “There is a lot of work being done to make sure we safe-proof this road for future floods and this includes measuring vertical movements of slope and testing soil moisture content. “A drilling rig is also being used in a number of locations at Mount Tomah to provide critical information regarding the current soil conditions which will inform next steps in the repairs.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said while people are very eager to see the Bells Line of Road open to full operation, it’s a complex and challenging road to repair. “The teams are out there around the clock conducting detailed testing of the underlying rock condition and the movement of water to ensure that whatever works we carry out fix the problem in the long-term,” Mr Toole said. “Adding to all that, as anyone who drives this road regularly would know, it’s a very tricky environment to get machinery and trucks into, while maintaining a single lane of access. “The main priority is ensuring that our workers and our motorists are safe. I know the delays are hard, the detours are frustrating and the timeline to get this road back to pre-flood conditions seems long, but it is essential that we do it safely and thoroughly, so that these communities are not in this position again in the future.” Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance

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said Bells Lines of Road will remain open, subject to daily monitoring, as slopes are susceptible to weather events that may result in planned or unplanned closures. “To accurately measure local rainfall, a rain gauge has been installed at the location of the slope failure at Mt Tomah,” Mr Constance said. “The slope held up well following recent local rainfall of 42.6mm within a 24-hour period. However, rainfall of 15mm or more does trigger a management plan which includes a meeting of the Risk Management Group, site inspections and pending severity of the weather event possible changed traffic conditions or road closures.” Changed traffic conditions remain in place including traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h. Motorists are advised to expect delays, plan their trip and continue to use alternative routes where possible, especially if travelling to the Central West. This includes allowing additional travel time, driving to the conditions and following the directions of signs and traffic control.

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

THE TIMES, THEY ARE A CHANGING An open letter from Rich Evans, CEO of Central West Media.

Not just a line from the Dylan classic of the 60’s, it’s a statement about the current state of affairs in our world. There is significant, seismic level change in so much of the world today, that the changes coming to our own slice of it, this weekly publication, seem trifling. It is however something we must address with our readers, advertisers and contributors. Last week we received confirmation that our current printing provider will be closing their doors for good in the coming weeks. This is not completely out of the blue for us, as we had heard rumours, however it could not come at a worse time. We just starting to rebuild the business after surviving COVID last year and the inevitable downturn in revenue we have experienced in 2021. The fact is - FREE papers are not FREE. We have to pay for printing, graphic design, content, freight, and all the other associated costs of running a business like rent, power, phones, vehicles etc.

Kellie and I committed to providing a paper to the Lithgow region originally, then took on the Bathurst City Life in 2019 with a firm commitment that we could see that the community valued a good news, independent publication each week. Through COVID we buckled down and got it done. We weathered the storm, worked harder than we ever had and even ran free ads for local businesses. There have been a number of weeks where we paid for the privilege of putting out papers, times have been tough, but we saw that the investment was worth it because the longer game is this - this area has a very bright future ahead of it, and being a trusted media source in a fast growing economy is a very safe investment. However if we are not able to print papers, that puts a little spanner in the works. So we are finding ourselves in a position of looking at what options are open to us, to get over this next hurdle. Here is what I can confirm at this stage for you: we will be combining the Lithgow and Bathurst publications together as of June. We will potentially be changing the drop off date depending on the new printers scheduling and availability, and we won’t be including a TV guide anymore. There are pros and cons with this and we have weighed these decisions up very heavily over the last few weeks, but given the need to move fast, that is what we have settled on at this stage.

I am excited about what this means for the publication, a longer production timeframe allows for more long form journalism opportunities, we can focus on what is important to the region, the people, the events, the stories etc, and less of the highlights and photo ops. There will be an upcoming significant increase to our online presence, something we have held off on for a while, ensuring you have free access to our content online as well as in print. There will not be a paywall. We will also be introducing a new support program for those that value local good news being published to offer their financial support, much like a crowd funding initiative. If you would like more information on this, please contact Kellie on kellie@villagevoice.net.au And as always the best way to support our publication is to advertise with us. There is no doubt that this will be a challenging time, however, we look forward to the continued support of our advertisers and our readership, and hope that as we introduce these changes you will see them as a positive was we do. I humbly thank everyone for their understanding and continued support. Rich Evans CEO , Central West Media Pty Ltd

Federal Budget: What, me worry?

This year’s Federal Budget is a socially responsible, big spending one aimed at embedding the economic recovery. With interest rates already set at emergency levels, it makes sense for Treasury to step up and stimulate the economy. But that big spending will come at a cost to future generations as the ballooning debt will eventually need to be repaid.

Australia is coming back

Josh Frydenberg is right; Australia is coming back. The v-shaped economic recovery has exceeded all expectations. The Covid recession in the end amounted to a contraction of just 2.5 percent. We have already recovered that, and the outlook is terrific. Next financial year the economy is forecast to grow 4.25 percent and moderate the following year to 2.5 percent.

Hey, Big Spender

The key measures in the Budget are designed to stimulate the economy and address much needed social reform. Further personal income tax cuts for low- and middle-income earners of up to $1,080 per taxpayer were announced as well as business tax concessions amounting to over $20 billion. There will also be record funding for schools, hospitals, aged care, mental health and the NDIS.

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More flexibility in super

People aged 50 and over can receive their COVID-19 vaccine at one of the selected vaccination clinics or at participating general practices.

Changes to super will help retirees and people transitioning to retirement. The home downsizer provisions have been extended to people aged 60 years. This will people transitioning to retirement boost their super by up to $600,000 per couple when they sell their home. And the work test requirement for super contributions is being loosened for people aged 67 to 74 years. This will allow retirees or those working casually to make after tax contributions to their super.

It’s voluntary, free and the best way to protect you and your community.

The long-term cost

COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out to those most at risk.

Our Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to closely monitor the safety of all vaccines in Australia.

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But all of these stimulus measures are coming at a high cost. For the foreseeable future, Australia will run a deficit, meaning we’re spending more than we earn. This year we will overspend by $161 billion and next year by just over $106 billion. As a result, our national debt will balloon to unprecedented levels. Within four years, Australia’s debt will exceed 40 percent of economic output. Like a household overspending, it’s an unsustainable situation that will need to be addressed in the long run. It will be up to future generations to pay back the debt. And that will undoubtedly require higher taxes and lower spending on public services and infrastructure.

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

TOOLE TIME

behind the wheel impact on others and think about how they would feel if they lost a loved one. It’s on each of us to take that extra moment, and think about the people we share the road with because the decisions you make can have fatal consequences. Despite a reduction in the NSW road toll this year, 105 loved ones were still missing from the family dinner table due to crashes on NSW roads. Any death on our roads is one death too many and sends shockwaves right through the community, especially in the bush.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole: “This week is a time for reflection, but we also want everyone on our roads to think about how their choices behind the wheel impact on others and think about how they would feel if they lost a loved one”.

While the NSW Government is making record investment to make our roads the safest in the world, we can’t do it alone. This year’s theme of National Road Safety week is ‘Lead the Way: drive so others survive’ and we are encouraging all drivers to reflect and recognise that road safety is a shared responsibility.

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK – LEAD THE WAY: DRIVE SO OTHERS SURVIVE Local road users are being encouraged to lead the way by driving so others survive, during National Road Safety Week this week. Country people make up a third of NSW’s population, but last year deaths on country roads made up more than two-thirds of our road toll. These aren’t just numbers; they are all real people with real lives and families. This week is a time for reflection, but we also want everyone on our roads to think about how their choices

National Road Safety Week is coordinated by Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH), an organisation launched by Peter Frazer following the tragic loss of his daughter Sarah in a crash in February 2012. Various landmarks across the state will be lit yellow for the week, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Goulburn’s Big Merino and Tamworth’s Golden Guitar, with Towards Zero and yellow ribbon graphics projected onto the pylons until Sunday, 23 May. Members of the NSW Parliament will also wear yellow ribbons and local councils are being encouraged to promote the week in their communities.

RDA CENTRAL WEST & CNSWJO WELCOME 20212022 FEDERAL BUDGET

Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West) and the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) have welcomed the 2021-2022 Federal Budget. RDA Central West Chair, Ruth Fagan, and Chair of the CNSWJO, Cr John Medcalf, said the budget reflects the importance of investing in key industry and infrastructure in the regions. The injection of $2.03 billion for the Great Western Highway Upgrade, $130.4 million towards the Regional Connectivity Program, $250 million to fund Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund and $630 million invested in aged care in rural Australia over five years are just some of the announcements set to benefit the Central West. The initiatives announced under the agriculture portfolio have also been well received in the region, including $129.8 million to deliver a National Soils Strategy, $400.1 million to strengthen biosecurity and $15.0 million to improve trade and market access. RDA Central West and the CNSWJO look forward to continuing to work with the Australian Government and advocating for the communities of the Central West to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the region.

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WIN A CAR PROMOTION @ CLUB LITHGOW Club Lithgow and D&J Automotive Group are hoping to put a smile back on the faces of Lithgow locals after the past few years of drought, fire and pandemic.

The Blue Green Algae Red Alert at Lake Lyell has now been lifted as advised by the NSW Office of Water.

The lucky members of Club Lithgow have the chance to win a brand new Kia Picanto, thanks to the partnership with D&J Automotive. Members can earn tickets to enter the draw through several ways at the Club. Every Friday night during the Kia promotion, one member will win a $500 Visa gift card and an invitation to the Car draw night on 7th July. So far, five lucky people have won the $500 Visa gift card. There are seven cards yet to be won, so why not visit the club this weekend and try your luck! If you are not already a member of Club Lithgow, why not join up today for just $10? You never know, you may win the car!

Dont forget! It’s membership renewal time at Club Lithgow.

BLUE GREEN ALGAE RED ALERT LIFTED AT LAKE LYELL

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Members can earn tickets to enter the draw from Saturday 10th April through several ways at the club. Every Friday night during the Kia promotion one member will win a $500 Visa gift card and an invitation to participate in the major draw for the chance to win the car.

The latest results issued have indicated that Blue Green Algae levels have dropped at Lake Lyell. Consequently, the Red Alert can be lifted. This means Lake Lyell is now suitable for activities that involve direct contact with the water by humans or pets and livestock. Caution is advised as there is still algae present but not at high levels. Fortnightly sampling of the Lake will continue and an updated alert status will be reported if the situation changes. More information on algae alerts is available from the algal information line maintained by the NSW Office of Water, at 1800 999 457 or the Water NSW web page at www.waternsw.com.au.

Members do not have to be at the club to win the weekly draws. On Wednesday 7th July at 8pm one of the 12 weekly winners will WIN THE CAR! Members must be present on 7th July at 8pm to claim the prize.

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FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

SHOW TIME AT THE UNION THEATRE! I recently attended the official opening of the Union Theatre in Lithgow and was delighted to see the results of it’s completed renovation works. The Federal Government contributed $118,000 to the improvements under the Drought Communities Program, Round 2. Lithgow now has first rate facilities to attract both local and visiting cultural programs. The most recent upgrade included painting the auditorium, mezzanine, upstairs meeting room and front building façade; resurfacing floors; air-conditioning the new back-of-stage wing and amenity improvements. A highlight of the opening was the dancing performed by the Cooerwull Indigenous Dancers.

I was also impressed by the creativeness shown by the winners of the Waste 2 Art competition. Pop in to the new Union Theatre Gallery to see all the great work done as part of that competition. It’s on now until 23 May. The use of The Union Theatre has changed over the years. Everyone in Lithgow has a story about attending a movie or a function here. Through the changing times the common thread has been community. This magnificent and unique theatre has always been a place where the people of Lithgow have come together and this renovation ensures that it will remain a key part of Lithgow’s community life for years to come. A huge congratulations and thanks to all involved in this fantastic redevelopment. I look forward to seeing many cultural programs at the Union Theatre in the future.

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR LITHGOW

√ $2 billion for Great Western Highway upgrade √ $480,000 for Wallerawang Community & Sports Club √ Millions in federal funding to keep Lithgow Aged Care open √ $1.3 million for the Lithgow CBD revitalisation

RIGHT: Andrew with Clare McAdam, one of the winners of the Waste 2 Art competition.

√ $201,000 for Piper’s Flat Road and Range Road Intersection upgrades √ $6,000 for new equipment for Lithgow Men’s Shed √ $1.24 million for an expansion of Three Tree Lodge √ $10,000 for Portland’s Men’s Shed to restore Kremar Park Bath House ABOVE: Andrew with Aunty Kim Cama, Cr Wayne McAndrew (Deputy Mayor), Cr Deanna Goodsell and members of the Cooerwull Indigenous Dance group.

Andrew with Cr Maree Statham

Andrew with Robert Lesley and Aunty Helen Riley

MORE BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS FOR LITHGOW MORE FOR AGED CARE

SUPPORTING CHILDCARE

MORE TAX RELIEF

A record investment of $17.7 billion in the Aged Care sector will be of great help to our 29,893 seniors living in Calare. It will deliver more home care places, more funding for residential aged care and will increase the amount of time residents are cared for per day. Quality aged care in our country communities is something that I’m passionate about, so this increased investment in the sector is very welcome news.

A $1.7 billion extension of the childcare subsidy will benefit over 1,250 families living in Calare. Eligible families could pay as little as $6 a day for childcare when they have more than one child aged under five in care. A family earning $110,000 per year with two children would be $108 per week better off under the changes, for four days of childcare.

Around 59,400 taxpayers in Calare will benefit from tax relief of up to $2,745 this year as a result of the low-and middleincome tax offset. The Government’s Tax Plan has already benefited 65,900 to people in Calare. By increasing the excise tax rebate, our local craft brewers and distillers will see tens of thousands of extra dollars that can be invested in local production and jobs.

COVID JAB IS EASY AND AVAILABLE! I recently attended the Respiratory Clinic at the new Bloomfield Medical Centre in Orange for my first AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shot. Getting vaccinated is voluntary but after discussing it with Dr Heather, I felt very comfortable going ahead with it as being the right thing to do for my own health and also for the the wider community.

Once I had the facts it was a very easy decision to make. I haven’t had any adverse side effects and making an appointment is really easy. The injection itself was virtually painless. If you have any questions just ask your doctor or health professional. Thanks Dr Heather!

√ $1.1 million 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 million for local projects under the Drought Communities Program √ $10,828 for Portland Golf Club (solar lighting, digital pass locks, door replacement) √ $1.36 million for roads upgrades including sealing Hartley Vale Road

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club Elections Two ballots are required for the 2021 Elections at the Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club. • One ballot is required for President. • One ballot is required for five (5) directors. The ballots will be held at the club on Thursday 20 May 2021, Friday 21 May 2021 and Saturday 22 May 2021. Hours of voting at the club will be • 6 pm to 10 pm on Thursday 20 May 2021 • 10 am to 7 pm on Friday 21 May 2021 • 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday 22 May 2021. Members are encouraged to vote in this election. Norm Richardson Returning Officer 8 May 2021

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

It is National Volunteer week and to mark the occasion we have spoken to dedicated workers at LINC. LINC offers a range of services that the community can access such as food rescue, youth, family and disability support services. Story and Photo by Reidun Berntsen

I spoke with Linda and Evelyn, who work hard to ensure those in need receive food required to get them through a tough time. I also spoke to Deb, who you will find at the reception desk answering a variation of enquiries.

How long have you been volunteering at LINC? Linda: I started about 3 months before COVID hit. Deb: Over 5 years.

What position do volunteer in and what duties do you complete within that position?

Linda: I do the Second bite. I also do the vouchers; we have Coles vouchers and petrol vouchers. It’s a one off thing if we can help it, just to help the community. I also go out with Leanne (Supervisor) and do the conversation hub at Landa street. (The hub) is really good. We get people out from Landa street come and have a coffee and just sit there and talk over what’s happening. Deb: Receptionist. Just normal reception duties: ringing clients, setting up rooms and answering phones.

then they wanted a relief receptionist, so I volunteered for that.

What have you learnt in your time as a Volunteer?

Linda: To realise, we’re the lucky ones. Especially with COVID, the fires and then the rain. Other people have it harder than us. Deb: Lots. I’ve learnt more about how to deal with people with a lot of needs. I’ve learnt to be versatile; there’s so many different services that have different needs and people ringing up with different enquires.

What do you find the most rewarding about volunteering?

Linda: Just helping. Certain people we have come back again and again, and we get to know them. It’s become a little community. Evelyn: It’s like a friendship here. Like a family. Linda: We’ve noticed the people, even though they mightn’t have known each other; now it’s become a real friendship thing. It’s really nice. Deb: I can go home at the end of the day and feel like I’ve done something productive.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Linda: Just come along when people need us. We’re here. Deb: It’s made it easier to come in, even when I don’t feel like coming in. That’s down to the people that work here. They’re all so nice. If you require any assistance, please call LINC on 63522077.

What made you decide to Volunteer for LINC and what drew you to your position?

Linda: I’ve studied to be a counsellor, then COVID hit and I didn’t know what I was going to do. I thought, “What can I do?” Then I saw a picture of Leanne in the newspaper. I went to school with her and I thought I’d hit her up. (Leanne) She said I think I’ve got the thing for you. Deb: I had not long moved into Lithgow and I just wanted to do something. Somebody mentioned LINC and I walked in the door one day and said “What can I do?.” I started off doing computer work for other services and

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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL Monday 24 May 2021 at 7pm in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. PUBLIC FORUM From 24 May 2021, Councils will once again permit members of the public to attend meetings in person, subject to the requirements of any Public Health Order in force at the time and social distancing requirements. Councils can limit the number of members of the public attending meetings to comply with the Public Health Order and to ensure appropriate social distancing. To comply with the new requirements, the following rules for public attendance at Council meetings will apply: To ensure appropriate social distancing, up to ten members of the public will be allowed to attend each Council meeting, on a "first to arrive" basis. An additional five public attendance places will be reserved for public forum speakers. The maximum number of public attendees at each Council meeting will be set at fifteen during the transition period (i.e. pending any further advice from the OLG). The public can register to address Council at www.council.lithgow.com/addressing-council, by 12 noon, Monday 24 May 2021. There is an option to address Council by lodging a written submission. Those registered to address council will speak first in order of registration. If anyone wishes to address council from the gallery the remaining public forum positions will be allocated on the night. The meeting will be live streamed at council.lithgow.com/live-stream

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions; Position

Position Number

Close Date

Transport Manager

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Mon 31 May 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. CONTACT DETAILS: PO Box 19, Lithgow NSW 2790 or 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790

HAVE YOUR SAY ON 2021/22 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF FEES & CHARGES

Join us for our online community forums. The Draft Operational Plan will be on exhibition until Tuesday, 25 May. Council has held a series of live community information sessions via Facebook. All sessions were recorded and can be viewed via the below link. Join us for our online community forums. The Draft Operational Plan will be on exhibition until Tuesday, 25 May and we are excited to announce we will be holding a series of live community information sessions via Facebook. All sessions will be recorded; if you cannot attend, you can watch it later. Anyone wishing to make a submission may do so: • By completing the feedback form on council’s website scan the QR code below or go to www.council.lithgow.com/draft-operations-plan-2021-2022/ • In writing quoting internal reference no. IPR17-21: • Via email ipr@lithgow.nsw.gov.au • Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19, Lithgow 2790

2021 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS –

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION - 16 JUNE 2021 To assist potential candidates who are considering nominating for the upcoming local government elections, Lithgow Council will be conducting a Councillor Candidate Information Session on 16 June. The session will provide an opportunity for potential candidates to: • Identify the key requirements of becoming a candidate for election; • Understand the councillor role and how this fits in with other roles and levels of government; • Address key expectations and potential challenges in becoming a councillor; • Know how the councillor role fits in with Integrated Planning and Reporting; • Understand key elements of council meetings, including code of conduct and conflict of interest. To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2021-local-government-election-candidate-information-session-tickets-153752689433

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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council is in receipt of a development application for a Waste & Resource Management Facility at - Lot 111 DP 755757 - Excelsior Quarry Excelsior Road ROUND SWAMP NSW 2846. The proposal is to deposit Lime Kiln dust in a disused Quarry. The application and plans are available for public inspection at Council's Environment & Development Department, in the Council Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow, free of charge, during office hours until 28 May 2021. During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a written submission on the proposal quoting Council's file reference, Development Application No. DA069/21. All submissions received during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application. PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO SUBMISSIONS & OBJECTIONS By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your request and may not publically release a copy. Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).

PUBLIC EXHIBITION NOTICE - DRAFT LITHGOW DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2021

Lithgow City Council invites public review and comment on the Draft Lithgow Development Control Plan 2021. The Draft Development Control Plan provides detailed planning, design guidelines, to support the objectives and planning controls in Lithgow Local Environmental Plan 2014. The document and supporting exhibition material are on public exhibition from 14 May 2021 to 13 June 2021 and are available for viewing on Council’s website ‘On Exhibition’ at: council.lithgow.com and at the following locations during ordinary opening hours: • 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 13 June.

COUNCIL’S ADMINISTRATION OFFICE IS OPEN:

GENERAL ENQUIRIES: Telephone: (02) 6354 9999

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.15pm, Cashier 8.30am – 4.00pm, Telephones Open: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

RDA CENTRAL WEST & CNSWJO HIPPY IS IN LITHGOW is HIPPY you ask? WELCOME 2021-2022 FEDERAL BUDGET What Centacare Bathurst is excited

Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West) and the Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) have welcomed the 20212022 Federal Budget.

RDA Central West Chair, Ruth Fagan, and Chair of the CNSWJO, Cr John Medcalf, said the budget reflects the importance of investing in key industry and infrastructure in the regions. The injection of $2.03 billion for the Great Western Highway Upgrade, $130.4 million towards the Regional

Connectivity Program, $250 million to fund Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund and $630 million invested in aged care in rural Australia over five years are just some of the announcements set to benefit the Central West. The initiatives announced under the agriculture portfolio have also been well received in the region, including $129.8 million to deliver a National Soils Strategy, $400.1 million to strengthen biosecurity and $15.0 million to improve trade and market access. RDA Central West and the CNSWJO look forward to continuing to work with the Australian Government and advocating for the communities of the Central West to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the region.

TELLING THE STORY OF LOCAL BUSINESS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West) recently partnered with Rich Evans, CEO of Central West Media, to host a social media and digital marketing workshop in Forbes. The workshop, delivered thanks to the support of Evolution Mining, attracted more than 60 people from Forbes, Condobolin, Parkes, Garema, Canowindra, Cowra and Bathurst. RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma, said it was fantastic to have such a big response to the workshop. “To have more than 60 people from Forbes and the surrounding communities attend the workshop speaks to the value local businesses and the community see in effective digital marketing strategies,” said Mr Harma. “Smart and successful social media and digital marketing is the gateway for small businesses to reach and grow their audience and increase sales. It is also constantly evolving. “After Rich presented at the Backing Business Forum in 2020 we knew he would be the right fit for this workshop because he is not only an engaging presenter and expert

in the field, but is passionate about storytelling and supporting local businesses across the region. “Small businesses and local organisations are the backbone of any regional community and following the workshop, I hope we will see more business success stories coming out of Forbes and the Central West.” This workshop was delivered thanks to the support of Evolution Mining.

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HIPPY is a free home-based early learning program that empowers parents/carers and children alike. HIPPY is provided for children in the year before school (Age 4) and then in the first year of school (Age 5) Children gain skills and confidence through a range of fun learning activities which sets them up for success and a positive start to big school. Families living in the Lithgow area with a child in the year before formal schooling (around 4 years old) may be eligible to start HIPPY. Ms Young says “HIPPY is a free transformative twoyear, home-based early childhood learning program empowering carers as their child’s first teacher. Many parents, carers and grandparents have worked as HIPPY Tutors and have gained further employment following their two-year term with the HIPPY program”. The HIPPY program encourages a love of learning by using a number of strategies that make the most of everywhere learning without having purely a focus on traditional education practices. It builds self-esteem and confidence in parents and carers to be involved and enjoy their child’s development and ongoing education. It gives a great head-start for the children in their journey of learning. Centacare Bathurst is successfully delivering HIPPY to parents and their children in Lithgow and invites you to contact us for more information about this year’s HIPPY program so you can see first-hand the impact HIPPY is making for children and families in your community as a positive learning and employment program. If you would like more information about the HIPPY Program, please contact Natasha on 0409 362 663. We’d love to hear from you! *The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services. The Brotherhood of St Laurence holds the licence to operate HIPPY in Australia.”

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Doing our part in the fight against the COCVID-19 virus! Book your COVID-19 vaccine now! 2021 INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE! Book your appointment today! GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

The Day After Tomorrow, Saturday 22nd May at 7:00pm on Prime7 We love a good disaster movie and this 2004 offering is up there with the best! Starring Dennis Quaid (of Frequency fame), Jake Gyllenhaal (recently seen in Spiderman: Far From Home) and Ian Holm (known as Old Bilbo from Lord of the Rings), there is action aplenty as well as a great storyline. In a dangerous part of time, climatologist Dr Jack Hall (Quaid) discovers that due to global warming, the polar ice caps are melting, which is lowering ocean temperatures. This triggers a massive climate shift with tornadoes annihilating Hollywood, a tsunami floods Manhattan, and worst of all, Earth is about to end up in a second ice age. Too late everyone realises this, and as they try to evacuate to the warmer south, for half of the northern U.S., and Canada, it's already too cold to go outside. Now Jack must make a dangerous trip to rescue his teenage son, Sam (Gyllenhaal), but the cold is a powerful adversary.

TV Review #360

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5:30 Danoz Direct Flavourstone 6:00 Brand Developers Tebo Massage Chair 6:30 Brand Developers - Tiva Heater 7:00 Property Ladder 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House of Wellness 1:00 Mighty Rivers 2:00 Crash Investigation Unit 2:30 Weekender 3:15 M*A*S*H 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Mysteries of the Abandoned 8:30 Escape to the Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Property Ladder

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5:01 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 The Gulf 1:00 Days of Our Lives 1:55 Young & the Restless 2:50 Explore 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 The Iron Maiden 5:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Blue Planet II 8:40 Twister 10:55 Solace

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4:40 The Front Bar 6:00 Brand Developers - Tiva Heater 6:30 Hook, Line and Sinker 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Swamp People 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Ax Men 1:00 Carter’s W.A.R. 2:00 Canadian Pickers 3:00 Pro Bull Riding 3:30 Coonamble Rodeo 4:00 STIHL Timbersports Series 4:30 Storage Wars: Canada 5:00 Pawn Stars Australia 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Friday Night Countdown 7:30 AFL Rnd 10: Brisbane V Richmond 11:00 Armchair Experts 11:30 Tattoo Nightmares 12:00 Canadian Pickers

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape 12:30 Mystery Diners 1:00 Nigella Bites 1:30 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 3:00 The Chefs’ Line 3:30 New Scandinavian Cooking 4:00 Martha Bakes 4:30 Donna Hay: Basics To Brilliance 5:00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush 5:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 6:30 Nigella Bites 7:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 7:30 River Cottage Australia 8:30 Rick Stein’s India 9:40 Mystery Diners 10:05 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 10:35 Nigella Bites 11:05 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 12:00 The Chefs’ Line

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SBS ONE - 3

Deutsche Welle News France 24 English News Al Jazeera English News Giro d’Italia Highlights Italian News Filipino News French News Greek News German News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight PBS NewsHour Amstel Gold Fleche Wallonne Travel Man True Evil: The Making of a Nazi Giro d’Italia Highlights SBS World News The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys Eurovision Song Contest 2021 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:35 12:00 12:30 2:30 5:00 5:30 7:30 7:40 8:30 9:20

Indonesian News Hong Kong News Deutsche Welle News Russian News Polish News Romanian News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News Hungarian News NHK Japanese News Hindi News New Girl Live: WNBA Basketball Eurovision Song Contest 2021 ABC America: World News Tonight Live: NBL: NZ Breakers v Sydney Kings Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista World’s Greatest Hotels The X-Files Live: Giro d’Italia

ABC - 2

5:00 rage 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 10:00 rage 11:00 rage: Guest Programmer 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 1:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame 2:00 A-League Phoenix v United 4:00 Love on the Spectrum 5:00 Landline 5:30 Ask the Doctor 5:59 Wild Australia: After the Fires 7:00 ABC News 7:32 The Durrells 8:20 Sanditon 9:08 Wakefield 10:07 The Split 11:07 Dark Money

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:56 4:36 4:50 4:58 5:03 5:16 5:25 5:36 5:51 5:57

Childrens' Programs Noddy, Toyland Detective Play School Story Time Olobob Top PJ Masks Kiri and Lou Kangaroo Beach Rusty Rivets Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:11 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:28 Shaun the Sheep 6:36 Octonauts and the Great Arctic Adventure 7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Sir Mouse 7:31 Spicks and Specks 8:00 The Set 8:31 Unprotected Sets 9:28 Black Mirror 10:26 Sammy J 10:30 Live From the BBC 11:15 Insert Name Here 11:46 Mock the Week

SUNDAY 23 MAY SBS ONE - 3

5:00 Eurovision Song Contest 2021 8:50 Giro d’Italia Highlights 9:50 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Turkish News 12:00 Arabic News F24 12:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Sportswoman 4:00 Bangladesh From Above 4:30 True Evil: The Making of a Nazi 5:30 Giro d’Italia Highlights 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Eurovision Song Contest 2021 11:30 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:50 11:35 12:00 2:30 3:00 5:00 7:00 7:35 8:30 9:20

Indonesian News Hong Kong News Deutsche Welle News Russian News Polish News Maltese News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Portuguese News Urdu News Hindi News Eurovision Song Contest 2021 ABC America: World News Tonight Live: NBL: 36ers v Wildcats Live: NBL: Hawks v Taipans Monty Python’s Flying Circus Abandoned Engineering The UnXplained Live: Giro d’Italia

Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

ABC - 2

5:00 rage 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:01 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:31 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:29 Songs of Praise 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Doc Martin 3:32 Restoration Australia 4:30 Back Roads 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:42 Spicks and Specks 8:25 Wakefield 9:26 Smother 10:18 Unforgotten 11:06 Glitch

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:55 4:36 4:48 4:57 5:05 5:17 5:25 5:36 5:51 5:57

Childrens' Programs Noddy, Toyland Detective Play School Story Time Olobob Top PJ Masks Kiri and Lou Kangaroo Beach Rusty Rivets Peppa Pig Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:11 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:27 Peter Rabbit 6:40 Shaun the Sheep 6:47 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:01 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Sir Mouse 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:00 Compass 8:30 Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic 9:18 Love on the Spectrum 10:15 Catalyst 11:15 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Brand Developers Tebo Massage Chair 6:00 Brand Developers - Tiva Heater 6:30 Brand Developers - Cubii 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Horse Racing 5:00 Seven News 5:30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 6:00 Seven News 7:00 The Day After Tomorrow 9:30 A Good Day to Die Hard 11:30 Crime Investigation Aust: Most Infamous

5:31 4:01 4:30 4:36 5:00 5:27 5:50 6:02 6:25 6:31 7:00 7:30 7:37 8:00 8:22 8:35 8:47 8:56 9:05 9:27

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs The Dengineers Hey You! What If 100 Things to Do Before High School Mikki vs the World Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Total DramaRama The Deep The Epic Adventures of Morph Top Jobs For Dogs Horrible Histories Shaun the Sheep The Adventures of Puss in Boots Thunderbirds Are Go Sadie Sparks The Day My Butt Went Psycho! Mighty Mike Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk Cleopatra in Space

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Brand Developers - Invictus 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 House of Wellness 1:00 Kochie’s Your Money & Your Life 3:00 Highway Cops 3:30 Border Patrol 4:00 Better Homes & Gardens 5:00 Seven News 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 7NEWS Spotlight: Martin Bryant’s Secrets 8:10 Crime Investigation Aust: Most Infamous 9:30 The Real Manhunter 10:30 Criminal Confessions 11:30 The Blacklist

ABC ME - 23

5:31 Childrens' Programs 4:37 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:00 Mikki vs the World 5:20 Hey You! What If 5:26 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:01 The Deep 6:25 The Epic Adventures of Morph 6:31 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 The Adventures of Puss in Boots 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:23 Sadie Sparks 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 8:47 Mighty Mike 8:56 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:05 DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk 9:28 Cleopatra in Space 9:50 rage

WIN - 8

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 WhichCar 6:30 Entertainment Tonight 7:00 Escape Fishing with ET 7:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 8:30 All 4 Adventure 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 12:30 Everyday Gourmet 1:00 My Market Kitchen 1:30 The Dog House 2:30 Taste of Australia with Hayden Quinn 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 The Living Room 4:30 Farm to Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Advancing Australia 6:30 Bondi Rescue 7:00 The Dog House 8:00 The Savoy 9:00 Ambulance Australia 10:00 999: What’s Your Emergency? 12:00 Home Shopping

WIN BOLD - 81

5:00 MacGyver 6:00 Home Shopping 9:00 Star Trek: Voyager 10:00 Diagnosis Murder 12:00 JAG 2:00 The Doctors 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 4:00 Bondi Rescue 4:30 IFISH 5:00 Escape Fishing with ET 5:30 Scorpion 7:30 NCIS 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans 10:20 FBI: Most Wanted 11:20 Hawaii Five-0

WIN - 8

6:00 Mass for You at Home 6:30 Hillsong 7:00 Leading the Way 7:30 Fishing Australia 8:00 Pooches at Play 8:30 Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey 9:00 Australia By Design: Architecture 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday 12:00 Advancing Australia 12:30 Left off the Map 1:00 My Market Kitchen 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 2:00 MasterChef Australia 3:10 Everyday Gourmet 3:30 Hotels By Design 4:00 Fishing Australia 4:30 Taste of Australia with Hayden Quinn 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project 7:30 MasterChef Australia 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted 10:00 FBI 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 10:30 Escape Fishing with ET 11:00 Scorpion 1:00 The Doctors 2:00 Diagnosis Murder 3:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 4:00 Pooches at Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 IFISH 5:30 Advancing Australia 6:00 JAG 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles 10:20 Force of Execution

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

NINE - 5

A Current Affair Easy Eats Weekend Today Today Extra - Saturday Our State on a Plate Animal Embassy Reel Destinations Desert Vet The Garden Gurus Live: Suncorp Super Netball 5:00 Nine News: First at Five 5:30 Getaway 6:00 Nine News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Space Invaders 8:30 Jurassic World 10:55 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sabrina 7:00 Posh Frock Shop 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Becker 10:00 The Dog House 11:00 MasterChef Australia 3:10 Frasier 4:05 Friends 6:00 Columbo 7:30 Kojak 8:25 Spyforce 9:20 The Big Bang Theory 9:45 Friends 10:35 Before Sunrise

5:30 6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 4:00 6:00 7:00 8:40 9:40 10:10 11:10 12:00

NINE - 5

Wesley Impact Easy Eats Weekend Today Sports Sunday The Sunday Footy Show Live: Suncorp Super Netball NRL Sunday Footy Preview Live: NRL Sunday Footy Nine News Sunday Celebrity Apprentice Australia 60 Minutes Nine News Late Law & Order: Organised Crime Shallow Grave The First 48

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sabrina 7:00 The Neighborhood 8:00 Neighbours 10:30 MasterChef Australia 1:50 The Neighborhood 2:50 Friends 6:00 The Big Bang Theory 8:30 Friends 10:00 2 Broke Girls 11:30 Mom 12:00 Home Shopping

7TWO - 62

6:30 Brand Developers Tebo Massage Chair 7:00 Brand Developers - Invictus 7:30 Brand Developers Bowflex Max Trainer 8:00 Brand Developers - Tiva Heater 8:30 Travel Oz 10:00 Insider Trading 11:00 Bargain Hunt 12:00 The Great Australian Doorstep 12:30 Weekender 1:00 House of Wellness 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep 3:00 Property Ladder 5:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes by the Sea 6:30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet 8:30 Escape to the Country 11:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes by the Sea

9GEM - 52

1:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 6:00 New Style Direct 10:00 The Avengers 11:00 The Titfield Thunderbolt 12:45 Will Any Gentleman 2:30 Return To Paradise 4:20 Hatari! 7:30 Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview 7:45 Live: Super Rugby Trans Tasman 9:45 Live: Super Rugby - Post Match 10:00 The Man with the Golden Gun

7TWO - 62

5:30 Tribesetters - Hoover Smart Wash 10:00 House of Wellness 11:00 The Surgery Ship 12:00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters 1:00 The Zoo 1:30 Our Town 2:00 The Bowls Show 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet 4:00 Escape to the Country 7:00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 8:30 Air Crash Investigation 11:30 Border Patrol 12:00 Australia’s Deadliest

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 9:00 TV Shop - Home Shopping 10:00 The Sunday Footy Show 12:00 The Garden Gurus 12:30 Getaway 1:00 Explore 1:05 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre 2:25 Ice Cold in Alex 5:05 Father Goose 7:30 Death in Paradise 8:40 Chicago P.D. 9:40 Chicago Fire 10:40 Chicago Med 11:35 Murdered By Morning

7MATE - 63

7:00 Hook, Line and Sinker 8:00 Brand Developers: Does it all Drill Bits 8:30 World Surf Weekly 9:00 Brand Developers - Invictus One 9:30 Brand Developers - Tiva Heater 10:00 Step Outside with Paul Burt 10:30 Storage Wars: Canada 11:00 Living the Ride 11:30 Life off Road 12:00 Pro Bull Riding 12:30 STIHL Timbersports Series 1:00 Blokesworld 1:30 Storage Wars 2:00 Canadian Pickers 3:00 Heavy Rescue: 401 4:00 American Restoration 4:30 Picked Off 5:30 Pawn Stars Australia 6:00 Pawn Stars 7:00 Border Patrol 7:30 AFL Rnd 10: Fremantle V Sydney 10:30 American Restoration 11:25 America’s Hardest Prisons

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 Cheese Slices 12:00 Weekend Breaks with Gregg Wallace 12:55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 1:00 Destination Flavour Eurovision 2:00 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 3:10 Nadia’s Family Feasts 4:00 Secret Meat Business 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:00 The Perfect Serve 5:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 6:30 Heston’s Feasts 7:30 Jamie’s American Road Trip 8:30 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu 9:30 Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 10:40 Flintoff’s Great British Road Trip 11:30 A Gondola on the Murray

7MATE - 63

5:30 Global Shop - Trusted Butcher Knives 6:00 Canadian Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 10:00 Australian Fishing Championship 11:00 Oz Fish TV 11:30 River to Reef 12:00 The Fishing Show 1:00 AFL Rnd 10: GWS V West Coast 4:00 Storage Wars: Canada 4:30 Graveyard Carz 5:30 American Restoration 6:30 Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer 8:30 The Meg 10:45 The Town

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown 12:40 Nadia’s Family Feasts 1:30 Secret Meat Business 2:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 4:30 The Cook and the Chef 5:30 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted 6:25 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 6:30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 7:00 Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca 7:30 Secrets of the Factories 8:30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends 9:40 Amazing Wedding Cakes 10:30 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted 11:25 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize 11:30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 12:00 Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

MONDAY 24 MAY 5:30 8:40 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

SBS ONE - 3

International News French News Greek News German News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 Al Jazeera News 2:00 Building the Tube 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys 3:30 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 4:05 Giro d’Italia Highlights 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets of The Tower of London 8:30 Secret Scotland 9:20 24 Hours in Emergency 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Darklands 11:40 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games

ABC - 2

4:58 Insiders 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Landline 11:00 Hawke: The Larrikin and the Leader 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:59 The Durrells 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Think Tank 4:59 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 5:27 Hard Quiz 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:01 Australian Story 8:31 Four Corners 9:18 Media Watch 9:35 Baby Surgeons 10:24 ABC Late News 10:56 Love on the Spectrum 11:52 At Home Alone Together

SBS VICELAND - 31

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:35 12:00

International News Russian News Polish News Latin American News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News Tamil News NHK Japanese News Hindi News Eurovision Song Contest 2021 4:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:25 This Week with George Stephanopoulos 5:20 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:50 Shortland Street 6:15 Forged in Fire 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 Taskmaster 9:20 Live: Giro d’Italia

5:56 Childrens' Programs 4:48 Teeny Tiny Stevies 4:52 Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time 5:02 PJ Masks 5:15 Kiri and Lou 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:36 Rusty Rivets 5:52 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:12 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:27 Peter Rabbit 6:39 Shaun the Sheep 6:46 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:01 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:00 QI 8:31 Making Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef 9:23 Doctor Who 10:10 Back in Time For Dinner 11:11 The Set 11:42 Escape From the City

TUESDAY 25 MAY 5:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

SBS ONE - 3

International News Greek News German 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 Building the Tube 3:00 Living Black 3:30 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 4:05 Giro d’Italia Highlights 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Aus 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point 12:00 Taken Down

SBS VICELAND - 31

5:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:35 12:00 1:40 3:05 3:50

International News Ukrainian News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News Nepali News NHK Japanese News Hindi News The X-Files The Last Man on Earth The Curse of Oak Island ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS NewsHour 5:15 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:45 Shortland Street 6:15 Forged in Fire 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 Patriot Brains 9:25 Creamerie 10:25 Counter Space 11:25 No Man’s Land

ABC - 2

5:28 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 Sanditon 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Think Tank 4:57 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 5:26 Hard Quiz 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Anh’s Brush With Fame 8:30 Love on the Spectrum 9:26 Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic 10:14 ABC Late News 10:46 Q+A 11:51 A Life in Ten Pictures

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:55 4:25 4:37 4:49 4:52

Childrens' Programs Go Jetters Noddy, Toyland Detective Teeny Tiny Stevies Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time 5:02 PJ Masks 5:15 Kiri and Lou 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:36 Rusty Rivets 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:56 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:11 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:27 Peter Rabbit 6:40 Shaun the Sheep 6:47 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:01 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:52 Back 9:17 Doctor Who 10:36 Extras with Ricky Gervais 11:06 The Games 11:33 Would I Lie to You?

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 We Have Your Husband 2:00 Autopsy 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 Big Brother 9:00 9-1-1 10:00 S.W.A.T. 11:00 The Latest: Seven News 11:30 Station 19

5:31 4:01 4:30 4:35

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs The Dengineers Hey You! What If 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:00 So Awkward 5:28 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 5:51 Total DramaRama 6:02 The Deep 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole to Pole 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 The Adventures of Puss in Boots 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:23 Sadie Sparks 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 8:47 Mighty Mike 8:56 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:05 DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk 9:28 Cleopatra in Space 9:50 rage

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Left to Die 2:00 Autopsy 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 Big Brother 9:00 The Good Doctor 10:00 The Resident 11:00 The Latest: Seven News 11:30 Station 19

5:31 4:01 4:30 4:36

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs The Dengineers Hey You! What If 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:00 So Awkward 5:28 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 5:51 Total DramaRama 6:02 The Deep 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:31 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly Pole to Pole 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 The Adventures of Puss in Boots 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:22 Sadie Sparks 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 8:47 Mighty Mike 8:56 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:05 DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk 9:28 Cleopatra in Space 9:50 rage

4:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:40

WIN - 8

CBS This Morning Headline News Studio 10 Dr. Phil MasterChef Australia Entertainment Tonight Judge Judy My Market Kitchen Good Chef Bad Chef The Bold & the Beautiful 10 News First The Project MasterChef Australia Have You Been Paying Attention? 10:10 Just For Laughs Australia 10:40 The Project 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:00 The Doctors 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 JAG 9:00 Diagnosis Murder 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 JAG 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 10:20 Formula One

WIN - 8

4:30 CBS This Morning 6:00 Headline News 8:30 Studio 10 12:00 Dr. Phil 1:00 MasterChef Australia 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold & the Beautiful 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project 7:30 MasterChef Australia 8:30 How to Stay Married 9:00 NCIS 10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles 10:50 The Project 11:50 WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:05 Star Trek: Voyager 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 JAG 9:00 Diagnosis Murder 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager 11:00 Star Trek: Enterprise 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 JAG 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 8:30 Blue Bloods 10:25 NCIS: New Orleans

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NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Explore 1:15 Celebrity Apprentice Australia 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 Celebrity Apprentice Australia 9:00 Emergency 10:00 100% Footy 11:00 Nine News Late 11:30 The Arrangement

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 The Neighborhood 7:00 Friends 8:00 Sabrina 10:00 Cheers 11:00 Friends 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Charmed 2:00 The Big Bang Theory 3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 4:00 Becker 5:00 Frasier 6:00 Friends 6:30 Neighbours 8:00 The Big Bang Theory 9:30 Seinfeld 11:00 The Conners 12:00 Home Shopping

NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Getaway 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia 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 Celebrity Apprentice Australia 9:00 The Weakest Link 10:00 Kath & Kim 11:10 Nine News Late 11:40 Emergence

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Frasier 7:00 Cheers 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Becker 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Friends 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls 1:30 Seinfeld 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 Mom 11:30 Frasier 12:00 Home Shopping

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7TWO - 62

7:00 Property Ladder 9:30 NBC Today 10:30 Kochie’s Your Money & Your Life 11:00 The Bowls Show 12:00 House of Wellness 1:00 The Surgery Ship 2:15 Air Crash Investigation 3:15 M*A*S*H 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin 8:30 Judge John Deed 10:30 Autopsy 11:30 Air Crash Investigation

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 The Gulf 1:00 Days of Our Lives 1:55 Young & the Restless 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Kind Hearts and Coronets 5:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Queens of Mystery 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple 10:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 11:30 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 12:00 Footy Classified

7TWO - 62

7:00 Property Ladder 9:30 NBC Today 12:00 House of Wellness 1:00 Cold Feet 2:00 The Windsors 2:30 Sydney Weekender 3:00 Air Crash Investigation 4:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie in the Sky 8:30 Inspector George Gently 10:30 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence 11:30 Murdoch Mysteries

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 The Gulf 1:00 Days of Our Lives 1:55 Young & the Restless 2:50 Explore 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 The Baby and the Battleship 5:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks 8:40 The Closer 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles 10:40 Law & Order 11:40 Shades of Blue

5:30 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:05

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River to Reef Hook, Line and Sinker American Restoration Swamp People America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:05 A Football Life 12:05 Demolition Man 2:30 Restoration Workshop 3:30 Graveyard Carz 4:30 Supercars 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 Aussie Pickers 8:30 Dunkirk 10:45 Goodfellas

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11:30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 12:00 Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca 12:30 Secrets of the Factories 1:30 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 3:00 The Chefs’ Line 3:30 New Scandinavian Cooking 4:00 Martha Bakes 4:30 Donna Hay: Basics To Brilliance 5:00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush 5:30 The Cook and the Chef 6:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 7:30 Jerusalem on a Plate 8:35 Hairy Bikers: Route 66 9:35 Mystery Diners 10:05 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 10:35 The Cook and the Chef 11:05 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

5:05 6:30 7:30 8:00 9:00 10:00

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Restoration Workshop Hook, Line and Sinker Creek to Coast American Pickers Swamp People America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Ax Men 1:00 Carter’s W.A.R. 2:00 Graveyard Carz 3:00 Swamp People 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Canadian Pickers 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 Highway Patrol 8:30 Outback Truckers 9:30 Mega Truckers 10:30 Supertruckers 11:30 Jade Fever 12:00 LPL Pro

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11:35 Martha Bakes 12:05 Donna Hay 12:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 1:30 Food Lovers’ Guide 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 3:00 The Chefs’ Line 3:30 New Scandinavian Cooking 4:00 Martha Bakes 4:30 Donna Hay: Basics To Brilliance 5:00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush 5:30 The Cook and the Chef 6:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 David Rocco’s Dolce South East Asia 8:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 9:00 Red Chef Revival 9:30 Mystery Diners 10:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

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SBS ONE - 3

International News Filipino News French News Greek News German News Spanish News Turkish News Arabic News F24 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 PBS NewsHour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight 3:30 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 4:00 Victoria and Albert: The Wedding 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s History of Britain 8:30 Jack The Ripper: The Case Reopened 9:35 Bloodlands 10:45 SBS World News Late 11:15 Stella Blomkvist

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5:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

International News Russian News Polish News Ukrainian News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News F24 International & Africa News 11:00 NHK Japanese News 11:35 Hindi News 12:00 The X-Files 1:40 The Last Man on Earth 3:05 The Curse of Oak Island 3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS NewsHour 5:15 The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross 5:45 Shortland Street 6:15 Forged in Fire 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8:30 Live: Giro d’Italia

SBS ONE - 3

International News Greek News German 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 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain 3:00 The Perfect Serve 3:30 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 4:05 Giro d’Italia Highlights 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters and Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets of The Tower of London 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 The Sleepers

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5:30 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:35 12:00 1:40 3:00 3:50

Indonesian News Hong Kong News Deutsche Welle News Russian News Polish News Maltese News Macedonian News Croatian News Serbian News Dutch News Somali News NHK Japanese News Hindi News The X-Files The Last Man on Earth Huang’s World ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS NewsHour 5:15 NBL: Overtime 5:45 Shortland Street 6:15 Forged in Fire 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 Live: Giro d’Italia

ABC - 2

5:28 7.30 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Gardening Australia 10:59 Miriam’s Big American Adventure 12:00 ABC News at Noon 12:30 National Press Club 1:37 Media Watch 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Think Tank 4:59 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 5:27 Hard Quiz 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Hard Quiz 8:31 Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell 9:01 You Can’t Ask That 9:39 QI 10:10 The Set 10:42 ABC Late News 11:14 Four Corners 12:00 Media Watch

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:55 4:36 4:48 4:52

Childrens' Programs Noddy, Toyland Detective Teeny Tiny Stevies Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time 5:02 PJ Masks 5:16 Kiri and Lou 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:36 Rusty Rivets 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:11 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:27 Peter Rabbit 6:40 Shaun the Sheep 6:47 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:01 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:00 Would I Lie to You? 8:31 Art Works 9:01 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks 9:47 Doctor Who 10:51 Restoration Australia

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5:28 7.30 6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Australian Story 10:31 Anh’s Brush With Fame 11:00 The Pool 12:00 ABC News at Noon 1:00 Hard Quiz 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell 1:59 Question Time 3:15 ABC News Afternoons 4:00 Think Tank 4:57 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 5:27 Hard Quiz 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:02 Back Roads 8:32 Q+A 9:36 A Life in Ten Pictures 10:29 ABC Late News 11:01 Employable Me

ABC COMEDY - 22

5:55 4:25 4:36 4:49 4:52

Childrens' Programs Go Jetters Noddy, Toyland Detective Teeny Tiny Stevies Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time 5:02 PJ Masks 5:15 Kiri and Lou 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 5:36 Rusty Rivets 5:51 Peppa Pig 5:57 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:11 School of Roars 6:20 Bluey 6:27 Peter Rabbit 6:40 Shaun the Sheep 6:47 Andy’s Wild Adventures 7:01 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:16 Odd Squad 7:32 Spicks and Specks 8:30 Would I Lie to You? 9:32 Hard Quiz 10:01 Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell 10:31 Doctor Who 11:50 That Pacific Sports Show

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Murdered at 17 2:00 Autopsy 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 Big Brother 9:00 The Hangover Part II 11:10 The Latest: Seven News 11:40 Autopsy

5:31 4:00 4:30 4:36

ABC ME - 23

PRIME 7 - 6

5:30 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 With This Ring 2:00 Autopsy 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 10 Years Younger in 10 Days 9:30 How to Look Good Naked 10:30 The Latest: Seven News 11:00 The Front Bar 12:00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts

5:31 3:35 4:00 4:30 4:36

ABC ME - 23

Childrens' Programs Junior Vets The Dengineers Hey You! What If 100 Things to Do Before High School 5:00 So Awkward 5:27 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir 5:50 Total DramaRama 6:02 The Deep 6:25 BtN Newsbreak 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:01 Deadly Pole to Pole 7:30 Shaun the Sheep 7:37 The Adventures of Puss in Boots 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:23 Sadie Sparks 8:35 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 8:47 Mighty Mike 8:56 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! 9:05 DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk 9:27 Cleopatra in Space 9:50 rage

WIN - 8

4:30 CBS This Morning 6:00 Headline News 8:30 Studio 10 12:00 Dr. Phil 1:00 MasterChef Australia 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold & the Beautiful 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project 7:30 MasterChef Australia 8:30 Bull 10:20 The Project 11:20 WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:05 JAG 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 JAG 9:00 Diagnosis Murder 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager 11:00 Star Trek: Enterprise 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Elementary 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 JAG 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles 10:20 NCIS

4:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:40 10:30 11:30

WIN - 8

CBS This Morning Headline News Studio 10 Dr. Phil MasterChef Australia Entertainment Tonight Everyday Gourmet Judge Judy My Market Kitchen Good Chef Bad Chef The Bold & the Beautiful 10 News First The Project MasterChef Australia Law & Order: SVU This Is Us WIN’s All Australian News

WIN BOLD - 81

5:00 Walker, Texas Ranger 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 JAG 9:00 Diagnosis Murder 10:00 Star Trek: Voyager 11:00 Star Trek: Enterprise 12:00 Walker, Texas Ranger 1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00 Diagnosis Murder 5:00 JAG 7:00 Bondi Rescue 7:30 NCIS 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 10:30 SEAL Team 11:30 Elementary

NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Driving Test 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia 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 Travel Guides 8:30 Doctor Doctor 9:30 New Amsterdam 10:30 Nine News Late 11:00 The Enemy Within 11:50 The First 48

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 The Unicorn 7:00 Sabrina 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Becker 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Friends 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Mom 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 9:20 2 Broke Girls 11:35 The Unicorn 12:00 Home Shopping

NINE - 5

5:30 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 Nine Morning News 12:00 Ellen 1:00 Doctor Doctor 2:00 Desperate Housewives 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 Live: NRL Thursday Night Footy 9:45 Live: Thursday Night Knock Off 10:30 Nine News Late 11:00 Manifest 11:50 The First 48

WIN PEACH - 82

5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Frasier 7:00 Sabrina 8:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00 Becker 10:00 Frasier 11:00 The Big Bang Theory 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 2 Broke Girls 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 Seinfeld 11:00 The Unicorn

7:00 9:30 12:00 1:00

7TWO - 62

Property Ladder NBC Today House of Wellness Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence 2:00 Our Town 2:30 Kochie’s Your Money & Your Life 3:00 Mighty Rivers 4:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner 8:30 A Touch of Frost 10:50 Mighty Rivers 11:50 Property Ladder

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 The Gulf 1:00 Days of Our Lives 1:55 Young & the Restless 2:50 Explore 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Billy Liar 5:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances 8:50 Midsomer Murders 10:50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 11:50 Antiques Roadshow

7:00 9:30 12:00 1:00

7TWO - 62

Property Ladder NBC Today House of Wellness Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence 2:00 Weekender 2:30 Creek to Coast 3:00 Mighty Rivers 4:00 M*A*S*H 5:30 Escape to the Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown 8:30 Inspector Morse 10:50 Murdoch Mysteries 11:50 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 The Gulf 1:00 Days of Our Lives 1:55 Young & the Restless 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 The Small Back Room 5:30 The Secret Life of the Zoo 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Kings Cross ER 8:30 Paramedics 9:30 The Equalizer 10:30 Law & Order 11:30 Shades of Blue

7MATE - 63

5:00 Supertruckers 6:30 Hook, Line and Sinker 7:30 Creek to Coast 8:00 American Pickers 9:00 Swamp People 10:00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Ax Men 1:00 Carter’s W.A.R. 2:00 Storage Wars: Canada 3:00 Classic Restos: USA Edition 3:30 Blokesworld 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Canadian Pickers 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 Martha Bakes 12:00 Donna Hay 12:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 1:30 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 3:00 The Chefs’ Line 3:30 New Scandinavian Cooking 4:00 Martha Bakes 4:30 Donna Hay 5:00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush 5:30 The Cook and the Chef 6:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 7:30 Gino’s Italian Escape 8:00 Poh & Co. 8:30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall 9:00 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 9:30 Mystery Diners 10:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

6:30 7:30 8:00 9:00 10:00

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Hook, Line and Sinker Creek to Coast American Pickers Swamp People America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions 11:00 A Football Life 12:00 Ax Men 1:00 Carter’s W.A.R. 2:00 Storage Wars: Canada 3:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 4:00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates 4:30 Canadian Pickers 5:30 Storage Wars 6:00 American Pickers 7:00 Pawn Stars 7:30 Towies 8:30 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 11:05 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

SBS FOOD - 33

11:30 Martha Bakes 12:00 Donna Hay 12:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 1:30 Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 2:00 The Cook’s Pantry with Matt Sinclair 2:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 3:00 The Chefs’ Line 3:30 Indian Food Made Easy 4:00 Martha Bakes 4:30 Donna Hay 5:00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush 5:30 The Cook and the Chef 6:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 7:30 Australia’s Food Bowl 8:00 Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca 8:30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites 9:30 Mystery Diners 10:00 The Cook Up with Adam Liaw 10:30 The Cook and the Chef 11:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 12:00 The Chefs’ Line

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BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY (BRAG) UPDATE UNESCO International Arts Education Week is from 24 to 30 May and this year’s theme is acknowledging arts education and social inclusion. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) recently launched the BRAG Youth Advocates pilot program thanks to funding through Museums & Galleries of NSW Audience Development Fund.

The program is an initiative to include young people into the decision-making processes of programs and exhibitions with BRAG and to develop and lead their own peer-led programs. The BRAG Youth Advocates program comprises a group of people aged 15 – 25 years who meet once a month at BRAG. The group gain insights into the art industry with behind-the-scenes tours into the permanent collection storage, the opportunity speak with gallery staff, meet visiting or local artists, and looking and discussing the current exhibitions and artworks on display in the gallery. “There's just something so interesting having the artwork in front of you at the gallery, rather than

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having it on a piece of paper in your book like at school,” says Leonidas Klonis, one of the BRAG Youth Advocates> “It's really good that young people are involved in the program because we can get together and talk about art.” Over the year the group will participate in two artist-led workshops – the group decided on photography and sculpture as the two media to work with – and will be sharing on BRAG social media short thoughts on the current exhibitions and artworks on display at BRAG. They have been discussing ideas on how to have more opportunities for young people in Bathurst to exhibit their artworks in a public setting. The group aims to increase inclusion and participation of young people in Bathurst with art and BRAG.

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The room was packed full of people and the presentations were packed full of facts. Monday night at the Lithgow Workies saw the Lithgow Community Power Project host its first community discussion on Lithgow’s Energy Future with special guest speakers Sebastien Roebben from Neoen and Prof Andrew Blakers from the Australian National University.

with a single landowner, but not hundreds.’ If that hurdle could be overcome by local landowners organising themselves into cooperatives, it would create opportunities for steady construction jobs during initial investment stages, followed by ongoing local operational and maintenance jobs,’ said Mr Roebben. ‘The long-term jobs are about 10 per Megawatt of power.’ Neoen is constructing the Great Western Battery at Wallerawang. When built, it will be the largest battery in the Australia with a capacity of 500MW. The battery will make the Lithgow region more attractive for investment in renewables.

The evening ended on a philosophical note as Lithgow Community Power Project Convenor Greg Mortimer asked Lithgow City Council’s new General Manager Craig Butler to provide some closing remarks. ‘While I’m not in a position to talk about the merits of coal versus renewables, I do know that in amongst all this change we need to ask how does Lithgow fit in? What do we do next?’ said Mr Butler. ‘We all want a good future where our families can be sustained. That’s clear. I think we now need to look at these new opportunities and start joining the dots to see how they can be made to work best for our community.’ Professor Andrew Blakers

‘It’s pretty straight forward,’ said Prof Blakers, one of Australia’s leading renewable energy researchers, ‘renewables can deliver electricity to consumers at prices that are lower than coal-fire power generation and this is slowly pushing coal out of the market.’ ‘As coal-fire stations reach the end of their working lives,’ explained Prof Blakers, ‘replacing them with incremental solar and wind generation is easier, while reductions in manufacturing costs and improvements in the power output from solar technology makes it cheaper.’ ‘None of this has happened overnight,’ said Prof Blakers. ‘It’s taken decades for the renewables sector to get to this point, but now it has reached a critical mass and the impact and pace of change is staggering.’ The good news for Lithgow is that like coal, renewable energy production is highly dependent on favourable local conditions. Lithgow’s proximity to high capacity transmission lines and relative abundance of sunshine and wind make it one of the country’s most viable regions for investment in the development of renewable energy. ‘These conditions mean the Federal seats of Calare and Hume could see up to $40 billion in investment over the next ten years,’ said Prof Blakers. Asked why the investment seemed to be going to other regions being declared as Renewable Energy Zones or REZs, Project Manager and engineer Sebastian Roebben from Neoen said, ‘You need large consolidated tracts of land to build viable solar and wind farms. We can work

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About Dr Malahoff

“I have over 40 years’ experience in Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Homeopathy. In Chiropractic I use the following techniques: Gonstead and Sacro exercise: Feldenkrais and Hatha Yoga.”

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A wide range of conditions are treated, including Asthma, migraines headaches, sore backs, sore necks, headaches, sports injuries, joint pain, leg pain, knee pain, shoulder and arm pain, sciatica, hip pain. Children and pregnant women are also treated. If you have private health insurance you may be eligible to receive a private health insurance rebate. A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ASSOCIATIONS:

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

PAGODA POTENTIAL

Last Saturday saw the Gang Gang Gallery, as part of it’s outstanding Exhibition Pagoda program, host a forum on the future potential of the awesome Pagoda country just north of Lithgow.

With the work of acclaimed installation artist, Professor Anne Graham from Kanimbla, as the hearthstone around which to have a conversation, close to a hundred people from Sydney to Lithgow came together to hear artists, environmentalists and community members extolling the unique potential of the Destination Pagodas Proposal, a proposal to dedicate the Pagoda country as a State Conservation Area. As explained by several speakers, the beauty of the Destination Pagoda proposal is that it allows mining to continue underneath, whilst we locally develop the eco tourism potential of the landscape above. Keynote speaker at the forum, Dr Haydn Washington, a long term proponent of the need for some real recognition of the scenic grandeur and extraordinary ecology of the region, presented an outline of the economic opportunities offered by the proposal. Quoting from an independent study commissioned to assess the proposal’s potential, Dr Washington outlined how the project had potential to create more than 250 jobs and to inject $40m per annum of new revenues into our local economy. With reference made to the fact that Centennial Coal has lent it’s ‘in principle’ support to the proposal, one of the attendees noted ‘this sounds like a win win opportunity that everybody in the community should be supporting’. The Exhibition Pagoda at the Gang Gang Gallery will run Thursdays to Sundays until 28th June as a premier event in the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival. In addition to Anne Graham’s masterwork, the exhibition features paintings by renowned mid coast artist Boyd Mc Millan and stunning photographs of the Pagoda country by several local photographers. One element of the exhibition that has proved particularly popular is a series of videos highlighting beauty spots in the region. Additionally, brochures providing instructions on how to get to some of the best attractions in the pagoda country, have been in high demand by visitors from out of town. For information on other speaker events in the Exhibition Pagoda program go to the Gang Gang Gallery website. Submitted by Ramsay Moodie, National Trust Lithgow Branch

LINC Supported Independent Living Sharps Cottage, Lithgow LINC currently has a vacancy available at their Supported Independent Living (SIL) house “Sharp’s Cottage” in Lithgow. Sharp’s Cottage is a heritage building with beautiful features such as pressed tin ceilings and stained-glass windows while having all the modern conveniences like reverse cycle air conditioning and ducted heating throughout. This vacancy would suit a person of any age that is seeking a balance of supported and independent daily living. Staffed 24 hours per day with an active night shift staff member available. Sharps Cottage offers a generously sized bedroom with a 3door built in robe, a fully accessible bathroom which has a deep one-person spa bath, a beautiful heritage bathroom with a claw foot bath, 3 separate living areas, a large communal kitchen and dining area in a 5 bedroom house sharing with three ladies and one gentleman. Transport available to the local area for shopping, work, community access and appointments. Bus stop at the front of the house, or just a short walk to the downtown area. Available for short, medium or long term accommodation. Enquire today about this beautiful Lithgow Property by calling Liz and Lauren on (02) 6352 2077 or email linc@linc.org.au ABN: 31 175 063 234 ACN: 609 727 648

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LITHGOW’S LOCAL DRUG ACTION TEAM (LDAT)

OK, we have all heard about it, seen it, smelt the odd fumes, but what really is vaping? Is it addictive, a gateway to the real thing or just a bit of harmless stress relief? Well, the answer is: it is unclear - it is a new phenomenon and there is no long-term data available, as there is for nicotine cigarettes. Researchers such as the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre are tracking usage and analysing the content of various e-cigarettes to help inform best policy. For more information: https://ndarc.med.unsw. edu.au/search/node/vaping. But if YOU are curious, the thing we do KNOW, is that the kids of our towns are curious too. The LDAT survey of kids in the Lithgow LGA, conducted in late 2019, found 23.6 % of adolescents had used an e-cigarette once or more in their lifetime. So, how does this compare to the rest of Australia? Turns out our kids might be more curious than the rest. The figure is only 16.9% for Australia wide (2018). Interestingly, our kids also smoke regular cigarettes more often too. Survey results show 11% of our adolescents smoke cigarettes daily compared to a national average of 2.9%. The survey undertaken by LDAT, will be repeated later this year. The survey is conducted using the Planet Youth model to help implement solutions which have been found to address drug and alcohol misuse. One of the proven solutions is community awareness and education.

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So, perhaps it is time to get curious about vaping. What is it? What are the effects and is it a good choice? Ask your local health professional, community health worker, local high school, drug and alcohol, mental health, or youth and community support services. They are all highly informed professionals who can point you in the right direction for reliable and accurate information. If you are a parent or carer of an adolescent, discuss it with your kids. Help them to learn to ask the right questions so they can make informed choices. Each week, LDAT will be using this column to “bang on” about a finding from our recent survey. If you want to get in touch to discuss anything or know more, please feel free to message on FB using planetyouthlithgow or join us at for coffee. We catch up for an informal coffee once every six weeks and all are welcome. Please come along and share your thoughts and ideas or just enjoy the coffee and chat. Keep an eye out at https://www.facebook. com/planetyouthlithgow/ for the next catch up or our next youth event. You can also find more information about the Planet Youth project and ideas at https:// planetyouth.org.

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

RYDAL’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA A very successful Biggest Morning Tea was held at Rydal on Wednesday 12th May. Supplied by Lorraine Stack and Rachael Young.

Whilst the weather was cold, the rain held off and around 40 people enjoyed a cup of tea and some delicious cakes in the park which looked spectacular with its autumn colour. There were lucky door prizes and raffles and plenty of conversation, with everyone pleased to be able to get

together again after missing out on last years fundraiser due to Covid 19. The attendees were all very generous and we were able to raise just on $1000 for the Cancer Council. Thankyou to everyone who helped to organize the event, donated food and prizes for the raffle and to those who attended. This is the sixth year we have participated in the Cancer Council fundraiser, in honor of our late husband, father and Grandfather, John Stack who lived in Rydal all his life. We can’t thank the community enough for the ongoing support of this important fundraiser and we look forward to next years event.

A note from Cas Coleman, Lithgow City Councillor As President of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association [ALGWA NSW] I meet with Councils right across NSW, which enables me to be an ambassador for Lithgow and to bring back innovative ideas to benefit our community.

Funeral Notice Neville Charles Graves • Born 14th February 1936 • Died 19th May 2021 at 85 years

ALGWA NSW President, Lithgow City Councillor Cass Coleman

ALGWA NSW was recently welcomed to Fairfield City Council for an Executive meeting. Fairfield Councillor Sera Yilmaz, who is also ALGWA NSW Secretary, arranged a tour of her city, including Fairfield’s new six million state of the art 1,000 sqm library, which was opened in March 2021. Constructed with funding assistance from the State Library NSW, it has everything that residents would expect of a flagship library. While touring Fairfield City Open Library, I noticed that they provide residents with Tablet- iPad stations for free browsing, which also include mobile phone charging devices. What a great idea for our own Lithgow Library Learning Centre, a place that inspires lifelong learning, which enriches and builds community. I suggest that this could also assist Lithgow residents to access online resources and our young people to safely charge their mobile phones. Regional and Metropolitan Libraries are the heart of any community, a critical service that brings people together, with something to offer every member of a family no matter what age.

Beloved husband of Susan (Sue) Graves. Father to Michael, Tracey, Andrew and Geoffrey (dec) and Grandfather to Stephen, Kristine, Ryan, Rose, Matthew, David, Nicole, Ann-Marie, Myah, Noah, Jacob, Jessica and Lachlan. Service for Neville will be held at Hoskins Uniting Church, Cnr Mort and Bridge St Lithgow on Wednesday 26th May at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the Hoskins Church Hall. All Welcome to attend (with usual COVID guidelines).

The Cass Coleman Community Team will respond to changing community needs when delivering services. Tell us your ideas on how Lithgow Council can improve services. We are listening.

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Issue 360 - 21st May 2021

CHANGE AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER Orange Warriors have opened up the Wallerawang Landscaping Cup competition with their 32-18 win over previously unbeaten Portland Colts. Story and photo by John Fitzgerald

The result of the round-four game at Orange is the first upset of the Midwest season, the score expected to be much closer. Portland went into the game full of confidence and feeling no intimidation despite playing an away game against a potentially volatile opposition but were unable to reproduce their consistent early-season form, the home side upsetting the Colts’ rhythm and free-flowing style with unsettling tactics. Early in the match Portland’s Nick Miller sustained a knee injury and his absence for 70 minutes upset the

BEN BULLEN CLEAN UP

Residents of Ben Bullen have welcomed the much needed cleanup of the reserve. Story and Photo by Reidun Berntsen

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balance of his team’s structure, the Warriors taking full advantage of the Colts’ misfortune. Orange spread the ball to their danger men out wide where they were able to penetrate into try-scoring positions, and the Warriors’ strong defence shut down the Colts’ momentum. Portland’s Liam Walsh had the defence on alert most of the game and was one of the Colts’ best players. With their win the Warriors take the competition lead with a two-point gap over the Colts, ahead of CSU and Oberon. At Oberon the game between the Tigers and Lithgow Bears was abandoned at halftime after Oberon’s first-half attack had cut the Bears defence to ribbons, 44-nil after 40 minutes. In leaguetag the Warriors drew 16-all with Portland, Oberon defeated the Bears 52-10, and CSU were winners over Kandos 22-4. Next week’s matches: Orange Warriors host Oberon, and Lithgow Bears are at home to CSU.

Oberon’s Greg Behan flicks the ball away to a support

The residents contacted the Chifley RFS following concerns of the unkempt state the reserve was in. The job was referred to the Bathurst mitigation unit “The community have been asking for 10 years for this reserve to be tidied up” Mitigation Crew leader Alice Cameron said. The reserve presented a significant fire hazard due to the height of the grass and fallen trees. “Our goal was taking out as much as the fire risk in the reserve and making it look good.” Alice said. 4-5 members of the unit completed work for the duration of the project. Tasks were delegated throughout the crew. “One of my team members is fantastic with a chainsaw. There were trees that local residents advised us had been down for a couple of years. We cut those up and stacked the branches neatly in fire wood size.” Alice said. “We just cut through the grass and under the trees.” Alice continued. Litter was also a major concern for the residents. “People throw things out the windows or stop for a picnic, we just went around and cleaned up as best we could all of the rubbish.” Alice said. There have also been witnessed accounts of passersby going to the toilet in the reserve, despite there being no facilities. The nearest public toilets are just 8 minutes away. The mitigation team are hoping the maintenance will deter travellers from stopping at the reserve. “Hopefully people will be going onto Capertee for their bathroom stops.” Alice said. The reserve was completed in 3 days. The residents

communicated their gratitude and satisfaction “It hasn’t looked this good the whole time we’ve lived here.” Residents said. Alice also expressed her pride in creating a positive outcome for the residents. “It was one of our favourite jobs, because you could see the impact straight away.” Alice also spoke of how the Mitigation team would be more than happy to return to the reserve in the future. “We’d like to maintain it because we are really proud of it.” The migration team have been praised for their efforts and have developed a good rapport with the residents. “We’re very proud to do it and represent the RFS doing it, the reserve means a lot to the residents.” Alice concluded.

CREATING SAFE SPACES IS OUR PRIORITY Supplied by Headspace

75% of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia still experience homophobic abuse, resulting in significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety and self-harm, with these experiences being significantly worse for young people in regional and rural areas of Australia. A recent report by Queer Out Here interviewed young people in regional and rural areas of Australia and found that country LGBTQIA+ youth face less acceptance within the communities, isolation and lack of education around different sexualities. Abbie, a member of headspace’s LGBTQIA+ group said growing up she didn’t know much about same sex

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attracted and gender diverse people, because she wasn’t educated. “I grew up in a really small town that was all straight people – you had to be straight. It wasn’t until I was 14 or 15 that I actually found out about the queer community. I thought it was frowned upon until then,” Abbie said. When Abbie came out as queer, even though her teacher at school knew, there was no additional information given for women who were attracted to women during sex education at school. Ashleigh Sakkouri, headspace Lithgow Community Engagement Officer, says society has made small steps in creating inclusive spaces but there is still much further to go.

“About 88% of LGBTIQA+ youth believe there is not adequate support for them in their region. May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) – is an important day to show the LGBTQIA+ community that we’re here, we care, and that they’re important. Showing your support can be as simple as displaying rainbow flags in your window. Or you may want to take further steps by partaking in training with your staff to ensure everyone feels safe and supported when they visit your business,” Ms Sakkouri said. For more information about headspace Lithgow visit https:// headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/ or follow themon Facebook.

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