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TWEED VALLEY HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION PASSES MILESTONE NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian made a flying visit to the Tweed to announce the start of major building work on the site of the $673 million Tweed Valley Hospital in Kingscliff.

Earth works have been underway throughout 2020 with the site now ready to move to the contruction phase according to the premier who was accompanied by Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Member for Tweed Geoff Provest for the announcement.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who also thanked the Tweed Community for their patience and grace during the “border issues” caused

by Covid 19, made the announcement on-site in Kingscliff earlier in the week.

“During Covid the NSW Government has made sure we are progressing with all of our critically important projects and where we’re standing today is one of the largest infrastructure projects currently in NSW – more than $670 million being invested for a brand new hospital here at Tweed,” she told the assembled media at the conference, also broadcast on facebook.

“I know the community needs this and has wanted it for a long time and now we’re delivering it. And what I’m really pleased to announce to day is that major work will start, the contract has now been issued this month and because many of the planning approvals were already achieved, the company that has been awarded the tender can hit the ground running.

In 2023 the residents of the Tweed will have a state of the art, modern hospital.

“I’ve been to the current hospital, I’ve been with both the minister and Mr Provest and seen how challenging it can be and I’m really looking forward to seeing progress now that the major works will be underway and I think the community

will be very positive about seeing progress every time they come past this site.”

Mr Provest said the hospital project would provide up to 650 construction jobs and it was hoped to have it open in two years.

“This is a big deal: it is the largest ever regional capital health investment by a NSW Government and another election promise I am delighted to keep,” Mr Provest said, “The new Tweed Valley Hospital will double the capacity of the existing facility to comfortably meet the Tweed’s current and future health needs when it opens in 2023.”

“It will ensure 5,000 patients each year will not have to travel outside of the area to access life-saving treatments.”

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said planning and designing the hospital has been, and will continue to be, a highly collaborative process, involving clinicians and operational staff as well as the community.

“To date, there have been

Minister for Health Brad Hazard, Member for Tweed Geoff Provest and Premier Gladys Berejiklian announcing the start of construction of the new hospital.

Below: An artists impression of the new hospital.

over 500 project user group meetings to ensure we are building a hospital designed by and for the community, and one that is futureproofed,” Mr Hazzard said.

Mr Provest said building the next to the Kingscliff TAFE would allow the partnership between TAFE

NSW and the Tweed Valley Hospital to develop and deliver improved education and training opportunities for the people of the Tweed.

He said the new Tweed Valley Hospital would include more operating theatres and recovery spaces; expanded emergency

department; enhanced medical, surgical and mental health services; enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatient clinics; new interventional cardiology service; and new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.

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New affordable housing project for Casino

by Halden Boyd THE Momentum Collective has submitted an application to the Richmond Valley Council to build new affordable housing in the Casino community in 2021.

The proposed development which is valued at $2 million would deliver eight new affordable housing units on land in Centre Street Casino, including one disability accessible property.

The new homes will benefit low and moderate income earners in key industries who often struggle to access rental properties in the local community.

Momentum Collective property director Mark Edwards said the housing development is intended to provide a welcome boost to affordable housing stock in Casino and create employment opportunities in the region.

“We know that many people working in key industries in Casino are finding it increasingly difficult to access affordable

housing in the private rental market. Momentum Collective is committed to working on solutions to increase housing stock that is accessible to people on low and medium incomes. “We believe strongly that access to good quality, affordable housing is fundamental to people’s wellbeing,” he said.

Mr Edwards said one of the new properties proposed would be accessible for a person living with a disability.

“As a registered community housing and disability services provider, we are acutely aware of the need for more safe, secure and affordable housing for all members of our local community. This project is a commitment to the Casino community and also acknowledges the importance of meeting the housing needs of people with disabilities.”

The construction of the housing would also boost the local economy and create jobs in the region, Mr Edwards said.

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Annual report maps a year of change, challenge and success EVERY year, the publication of Lismore City Council’s Annual Report is a great reminder of the breadth of services Council provides for our community, the deputy mayor Neil Marks (pictured) said releasing this year’s report.

From filling potholes and picking up bins to upgrading sporting fields and hosting community events, the Annual Report paints a picture of Council’s progress over the last 12 months and the many projects and services it delivers for residents.

The deputy mayor said it’s been a rough year for everyone, the 2019/20 Annual Report documents many positive milestones and achievements for the Lismore community.

“As Council successfully navigated the drought, bushfires, global pandemic and rebuilding the waste facility after the fire, it continued to reshape itself internally to become a more efficient organisation while still delivering an astonishing number of projects and services,” Cr Neil Marks said.

“It’s inspiring to read the Annual Report and look back on what we have achieved despite the challenges of this last year.”

“Most of what we do is not covered by the media, which is why the annual report is a must read for those interested in the Council and what it does. For example, did you know that Council manages 121 hectares of open spaces, parks and gardens.”

Cr Marks said COVID-19

had forced Council to become more resilient and adaptable, with the gallery, libraries and the events team developing new innovative ways to host events online and provide

web-based services for residents.

The Annual Report outlines how Council is performing in delivering its four-year Delivery Programme objectives as well as providing an easyto-understand Community Finance Report detailing Council’s financial status and ongoing challenges.

A snapshot of Council’s 2019/20 year in numbers includes: • 13,345 tonnes of household waste collected; • 8463 trees planted; • 116 dog attacks investigated; • 23,700 visitors to the Your Say Lismore community engagement hub; • $47 million in grant funding secured; • 86,901 phone enquiries; • 300km of unsealed roads

graded and 30,000 potholes filled; • 514 development application determined; • 2460 submissions to Council; • 15% of Council’s energy generated by renewable sources.

“The Annual Report is fascinating reading and I really encourage residents to take a look,” Cr Marks said.

“Of course, we couldn’t deliver any of our projects or services without our hard-working staff. I think they deserve extra thanks this year for their commitment and tenacity to keep providing essential services to our community during a very difficult time.”

The Annual Report can be viewed on Council’s website at: www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.

CURRICULUM OVERHAUL LONG OVERDUE NSW Curriculum Reform is powering on with the first stage of de-cluttering that will see a reduction of more than 80 courses developed by schools classified as unnecessary.

As part of the NSW Curriculum Reform, new criteria have been developed to ensure elective courses developed by schools provide Northern Rivers and other NSW students with strong foundations for future learning and life beyond school.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the NSW Government has exceeded its target to reduce the number of elective

courses developed by high schools by at least 20 per cent.

“We need our schools to be focussed on the core learning areas,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“Removing unnecessary courses allows schools and teachers the time and resources to deliver the essentials for students.”

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said that she wanted to ensure schools are delivering high quality syllabuses to set students for success after school.

“New criteria will ensure that courses are only approved where the course provides a high quality

elective option for students, and does not duplicate or overlap with existing opportunities within the syllabus.

“While courses will be cut, students will still have

opportunities to explore their interests. For example, courses like print-making would no longer be standalone courses, but they could still be options as part of a core course like Art.

“Removing these courses is the first step in our curriculum reform with the development of the new, streamlined K-2 English and Maths syllabuses also on track to be released for consultation in March this year.”

With the exception of languages, Auslan and Braille, all Year 9 and 10 elective courses developed by schools will be phased out by 2022. Year 9 and 10 students will have the opportunity to select elective subjects that will be developed by the NSW Education Standards Authority and will be available state wide.

Face to face COVID-safe graduations and classes back at SCU SOUTHERN Cross University Students who had postponed ceremonies in 2020 will be able to join the 2021 events which will go ahead under existing COVID-19 restrictions.

“To allow as many graduates as possible to attend the ceremonies at the venues, staff will be invited watch a live stream of each of the ceremonies,” according to vice president, operations Allan Morris.

Also in 2021, the university will welcome students back to campuses on March 1 for tutorials and practical lessons, but most lectures will remain online.

COVID-safe preparations are underway and both students and staff will need to comply with certain precautions, such as observing social distancing, registering their attendance on campus each day and practicing additional hand hygiene and sanitisation.

“Southern Cross has always and will continue to put the health and safety of our students and staff as our first priority,” Mr Morris said.

Orientation (February 22 to 26) for new students will take a different format this year. Online information will be paired with small-group campus tours given by

current students who will be on hand to show new students the ropes and get them settled in.

“We know that Orientation

is an important part of any new student’s journey and being able to welcome people in person again is fantastic,” said Penny Leonard,

orientation manager.

“We’ll be offering campus tours as part of the Orientation week with special COVID-safe provisions in place, including mandatory booking times and the use of the ServiceNSW app so we can contact trace people if we need to.”

SCU graduation ceremonies will be held: Gold Coast (Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre), 12-13 February; Sydney (International Convention Centre Sydney), 15 May; and Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour Education Campus), 26 June.

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Target sets dates for Northern Rivers store closures

by Halden Boyd TARGET Australia has confirmed it will be closing its Goonellabah store on the 30th January, and its premises at Casino will cease trading on March 27th 2021.

Back in May, Wesfarmers announced up to 75 Target stores would be closed throughout Australia, while 92 would be converted into Kmart outlets.

Goonellabah and Casino were two of the stores on the hit list.

The Ocean Shores and Yamba Target stores will be converted into a Kmart outlet.

At the time of the shock announcement last year Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow (pictured, inset) wrote to Target Australia to express his and the community’s disappointment, and concerns about job losses especially at Casino.

Target’s managing director Marina Joanou sent a twopage reply, saying Wesfarmers was not backing down on the decision.

“I understand the concerns surrounding the impact of the

closure on the wider Casino community and wish to express that our hearts go out to all those who are affected by the drought and bushfires all across Australia, and who are going through hardships,” she said at the time.

“While there is probably little we can say that will change your perceptions about our actions, we would like to share a little more with you about why the decision, which was not taken lightly, has been necessary.”

“We are very aware that

our recent announcement will have a significant impact on many people in Casino, most importantly our team members and customers.”

Ms Joanou said the company would not change its decision to close the Casino outlet, saying that Target had struggled for many years and its current financial performance was unsustainable.

“I can however assure you that the changes we have announced will occur progressively over the next

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12 months, providing time for affected team members to consider other options for employment and, wherever possible, for us to support them with redeployment across other Wesfarmers businesses including Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks.”

“We acknowledge this is a tough time for our team members and for our customers, and we will support you all as best we can.”

“While we understand that not all of our customers

choose to shop online, we are committed to assisting our customers in affected areas to help make this process an easier one, with a focus on explaining the attributes and features of Target online, including the accessibility and broad range of products on offer.”

“Our extensive range online is considerable larger than what is currently available within our Target Country stores and can be delivered to any location or address across the country,” Ms Joanou said.

“We want to thank our Goonellanbah and Casino store teams, the local communities and all our customers for shopping with us over many years. Our focus remains on supporting our team through this time as we work through finding suitable redeployment within other employers in town or other Wesfarmers businesses including Kmart, Catch, Bunnings and Officeworks.

Any permanent team members who we are unable to secure suitable redeployment will have access to all their entitlements.”

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT

TWO CHARGED WITH ICE POSSESSION IN CASINO TWO men have been charged with drug offences after a vehicle stop was stopped at Casino in Wednesday 21st January.

At about 2.35pm officers from Richmond Police District stopped a black Range Rover 4WD on Dyraaba Street, Casino, and spoke with the driver, a 35-year-old man, and passenger, a 34-year-old man.

Police searched the vehicle and allegedly located more than $1,000 in cash, a small amount of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

More than 26.5 grams of methylamphetamine was also allegedly located on the passenger.

The estimated potential street value of the drugs was $19,875.

Both men were arrested and taken to Casino Police Station.

The driver from Goonellabah was charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, possess prohibited drug, two counts of supplying a prohibited drug which is an indictable offence, and dealing with property proceeds of crime.

The passenger from Rosebank was charged with two counts of possessing a prohibited drug, supplying a prohibited drug (indictable) and dealing with property proceeds of crime.

Both men were refused bail to appear in Casino Local Court.

socks, and was wearing a black baseball cap.

The third youth is described as caucasian in appearance, tall, and was wearing a coloured bucket style hat, a black t-shirt with coloured print on the front, and wearing light coloured shorts and had thongs.

Police say if anyone saw these young males in the vicinity of Blue Pool Road at Evans Head around the time of the offence or if anyone has information regarding their identity to please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police resuscitate man in Lismore FAST action by police on regular beat rounds in Lismore have saved a man’s life.

At 5.30pm on Saturday 16th of January Richmond Police District officers located an unconscious 67-year-old man on the ground in Keen Street in Lismore during their patrols of the CBD.

After showing no signs of consciousness or breathing, police immediately commenced CPR and called for the assistance of ambulance.

For over 25 minutes, police continued CPR with the assistance of an off duty doctor and three civilians.

Ambulance officers took over treatment

of the man and were eventually able to gain a pulse before conveying the man to Lismore Base Hospital.

By 8pm that evening police were extremely pleased to learn that the man had returned to normal breathing and was in a stable condition after suffering a major cardiac arrest.

DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON? POLICE are investigating an incident which occurred in the Casino CBD in the early hours of Saturday 9th of December and believe the person depicted in this image can assist with their inquiries.

Anyone with information regarding this persons identity or current whereabouts is urged to contact Casino Police Station on 02 6662 0099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Please quote police event number E77542536.

BREAK AND ENTER AT EVANS HEAD

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POLICE are investigating a Break and Enter offence which occurred at an Evans Head business around 4.40pm on Saturday the 16th of January.

It is alleged that the offenders have caused damage to the property, and have rummaged through the premises and a number of vehicles before fleeing the scene.

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify three young males aged between 14 and 16 years old believed to be involved in the incident.

The first young person is described as caucasian in appearance, and was wearing a dark baseball cap, has long wavy blond hair, and was wearing a dark t-shirt and blue shorts, and had white slip on thongs.

He was carrying a black towel with printed lettering ‘FRIENDS’.

The second young person is described as caucasian in appearance, and was wearing a maroon coloured shirt, black shorts, black shoes and

A $1 MILLION reward for information over the homicide of German backpacker Simone Strobel on the Far North Coast 15 years ago remains in place.

Simone, aged 25, was last seen at the Lismore Tourist Caravan Park on Friday 11th February 2005, after a night out with her then-boyfriend and friends.

Her body was found six days later on Thursday 17th February 2005 concealed under palm fronds at a sportsground less than 100m from the caravan park.

No one has ever been charged over her death.

The reward is open to any person or resident, including both Australian and German residents.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence.

Clarence Valley sporting icon killed in freak rodeo accident

By Tim Howard THE Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association has revealed that 62-year-old man killed in a freak accident on Saturday night is Lawrence rural and sporting icon Bruce Green.

Green, the president of the Lawrence Rodeo committee, was intimately involved in the sport in the Clarence Valley.

In a statement on its website the association paid tribute to a muchloved member of the rodeo fraternity.

“Last night, at the ABCRA Rodeo Roundup event at AELEC a freak accident has claimed the life of Bruce Green (Greenie).

“A long-time member of the Board of the ABCRA, the most extraordinary Club Member of the Lawrence Rodeo Committee during which time he has given selflessly to his mates, his family,

the sport of Rodeo and Campdraft, and the ABCRA. “Greenie has always ‘been there’, always part of the Rodeo, out there making it happen, never asking anything but always giving everything.

A great bloke and a diamond in the rough. “Generous in every way.

“We are all in shock and deeply saddened. The board and members of the ABCRA extend our deepest sympathies to Bruce’s family and friends.

“We are holding you all close in our thoughts and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as we all reflect on the life and value of a wonderful fellow.

“Greenie, you’ll be sadly missed by us all.”

The association did not reveal the circumstance behind the accident in the Facebook post.

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Stormwater drains struggle to cope with Casino downpour

SIGNIFICANT rainfall in parts of the Richmond Valley and Kyogle Council saw flash flooding reported on some urban streets around the Casino area and creeks and stream rises in the Bonalbo on Monday 18th January.

Casino recorded 57.2mm in around an hour, and over 50mm in the Bonalbo area.

Richmond Valley Council says with a continued wet summer forecast, now is a good time to understand how Council’s stormwater systems work.

“All drainage networks are designed to cope with a certain intensity of rainfall, and usually on local streets they are designed to cope with

a storm event which has a onein-five chance of occurring in any year,” the Council said.

“When water runs off it goes to an open drain, dish, kerb or pit, and drains need to be kept as clear as possible as a small build up of silt or vegetation can impede their function. If you live near a vegetated open drain, it is well worth the time to keep it clear to ensure in an extreme rainfall event it flows as smoothly as possible.”

“It can be a concern to see water filling up on low lying property or roads but this is the normal behaviour, up to a point. The water will usually stay for between 15 minutes to two hours, depending on the capacity of the downstream

system and the intensity of the storm event.”

“If water stays for more than two hours, the amount of water has likely exceeded the system’s capacity. In this case please give Council a call and we will investigate.”

The Council went on to say drainage from a property to the street is the owner’s responsibility, and if there are drainage issues on the property they can often be improved through a development

application and design process.

“If a neighbour’s property is draining water to your property sometimes a simple conversation or raising the issue may help to encourage them to fix the problem.

Otherwise a written request for Council to investigate can be made.”

“When homes are built the level of the floor in relation to the flood level and potential flash flood depth is specified, and should be at least 1 metre

above the adjacent drainage network. If other buildings aren’t built at the same level they may flood, so it is recommend that valuable items susceptible to water damage are stored above this level.”

“Stormwater and rain is a fact of life. Please call triple-0 in any life-threatening emergencies and remember - never drive, walk, or ride through floodwaters,”the Council added.

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$27.5m to improve West Ballina traffic snarls

TO SUPPORT a growing community and address road congestion, Ballina Shire Council will deliver dual-lane access along River Street between the Pacific Highway, West Ballina and Kerr Street, Ballina.

River Street carries the largest volume of traffic in and out of Ballina and is at capacity during peak hours.

Traffic flow recorded for 2019 was 26,100 vehicles per day and traffic modelling predicts traffic flow in 2036 will be 29,500 vehicles per day.

Two-lane arterial roads have the capacity for around 18,000 vehicles per day whereas a four-lane road can cater for 36,000 vehicles per

day.

Once complete, the fourlane road from West Ballina into Ballina Island will double the road’s capacity and comfortably cater for traffic into the future.

This project is estimated to cost $27.5 million and will be a significant investment to help improve our road network.

During 2019/20, Ballina Shire Council prepared concept plans and conducted public consultation.

The Council has now adopted a staged programme of works to deliver this significant road network investment across four stages.

The detailed design of Stage 1 Burns Point Ferry

Road to Barlows Road is now complete, with construction expected to start February 2021.

PROJECT STAGES The Council will complete this significant road network investment across four stages, subject to availability of funds.

Council is now focusing on the project’s first stage from Burns Point Ferry Road Roundabout to Barlows Road Roundabout at West Ballina.

The detailed design is now complete and construction is expected to start in February 2021.

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This first stage of the project will see: • westbound and eastbound lane duplication; • street parking and additional pedestrian footpaths; • central raised median island along the full length of road; • Ronan Place removal of right turn and entrance reconfiguration to allow heavy vehicle left in/left out turns; and • upgrade of stormwater and water services.

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Compliance certificate essential for swimming pool and spa safety As the warm summer months continue, swimming pool and spa owners are reminded to remain vigilant and ensure their property meets the required safety standards.

Under NSW Government legislation, all pools and spas must be registered and certified as part of the approval process.

Additionally, anyone buying, selling or leasing properties with a swimming pool (including spas and wading pools) must have a Certificate

of Registration and a Certificate of Compliance. This applies equally to short-stay holiday rentals offered through providers such as Airbnb.

A Certificate of Compliance is valid for three years, provided no changes have been made to the pool barrier during that time and these can be issued by Council officers or private certifiers.

Building Surveying Team Leader Dean Napier said swimming pool safety was a top priority for Council,

particularly at this time of year.

“Swimming pool safety is a critical issue, with drowning remaining a national problem,” he said.

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New green pedestrian friendly Mullumbimby MULLUMBIMBY businesses and residents have been invited to look at draft concept plans for the Stuart Street Green Spine Project and tell Byron Shire Council what they think.

The Green Spine Project aims to provide a leafy boulevard that connects Stuart Street from Heritage Park through the town centre to the Mullumbimby Recreation Grounds and community garden.

The project was identified as part of the Our Mullumbimby Masterplan, a document developed in partnership with the Mullumbimby community that provides the direction for future projects in the town.

The draft concept plan for the Green Spine projects includes: • A defined cycleway in both directions; • More footpaths; • Landscaping and planting; and • Parking layout in the town centre.

The draft concept plan can be viewed online at www. yoursaybyronshire.com.au and everyone is invited to take the survey.

Phil Holloway, Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, said this is the first step towards making Stuart Street more user friendly for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Stuart Street is a busy street with a lot of competing interests such as parking, trucks unloading goods for local shops, as well as people walking and riding,” Mr Holloway said.

“The aim is to make it more of a safe, shared space for everyone,

complementing and enhancing the Mullumbimby CBD which is known for its relaxed, laid-back, sometimes quirky, country feel,” he said.

The initial budget of approximately $1.2 million is funded by Council ($327,000), the NSW Government via an Election Commitment Grant ($660,000) and the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($300,000).

This funding will allow for the concept development for the whole of Stuart Street as well as work on a section of Stuart Street between Burringbar and Whian Streets.

The extent of works will be confirmed during detailed design and will be subject to budget.

The project will be completed in stages as grant funding opportunities arise.

“Council knows that for businesses, parking is a premium in Stuart Street but on the other hand people want improved footpaths, landscaping and bike paths and this is why we are hoping people will take the time to look at the draft concept plan and tell us what they think via an online survey,” Mr Holloway said.

The draft Stuart Street Green Spine plan and survey are available at the Your Say Byron Shire website.

Staff will be in Stuart Street on Friday 29th January from 9am-12pm to talk to people.

An information session will be held on Tuesday 2nd February (2pm-3pm) at Council Chambers.

Australia showed 248 people lost their lives to drowning between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 with 11 per cent of those fatalities occurring in swimming pools.

“This is a tragedy and we are doing everything we can to support pool owners to prevent such accidents from occurring. Constant supervision of children when they are within the pool area is key.”

A small, dedicated team of Council officers is on hand to assist pool and spa owners to meet certification requirements.

“Our fully-trained staff have a comprehensive understanding of the

legislation and legal requirements, ensuring pool owners get the right advice, first time,” Mr Napier said.

“Their service is guaranteed to be efficient and affordable, ensuring peace of mind. This service forms part of Council’s commitment to deliver high quality services to meet the needs of Tweed residents now and into the future.”

The service, which has a capped application fee of $250, includes an initial inspection and a follow-up inspection, if required. Council will refund $100 of this fee if the pool fence passes on the first inspection.

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Mr Napier said Council’s service was fast and efficient, with applicants contacted within 48 hours to arrange an inspection.

If the pool or spa is identified as noncompliant, a detailed and easy-to-read report is emailed, including photographs of specific issues and recommendations on how to rectify them.

“This process has seen re-inspections halved, with pool owners and fencing contractors able to fix the issues easily, saving time and money,” he said.

“As part of Council’s program, all customers receive email alerts and updates as well as a reminder when their Certificate of Compliance is due for renewal.”

Application forms are available by visiting www.tweed.nsw.gov. au/SwimmingPools or call Council’s Customer Contact Centre on 02 6670 2400.

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New state-of-art RFS tankers to protect communities THE Tweed Coast Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS Wardell in the Lower Mid Richmond have each taken delivery of new Category 1 fire tankers worth over $350,000 each.

These new appliances are replacing their older trucks which will be upgraded and issued to other RFS brigades in NSW in a new rollout programme by the state government following the recent Bushfire Royal Commission.

The new automated trucks come fitted with a front mounted monitor, a fridge, and other upgraded electrical features including external sprinklers to protect the vehicles and crew if they encounter a severe fire situation.

The new trucks are a valuable addition to their local communities and the NSW Far Tweed Coast RFS Captain Jared Lee and Far North Coast Group Officer Ray Collyer with their new fire fighting appliances.

North Coast RFS Team.

LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION

A DAY TO REVISIT WHO WE ARE

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Dragon thanks A quick belated email (still getting my head around 2021) to say thank you for publishing Rainbow Dragons offthe-water achievements (7 Jan 21) through super crazy COVID times.

Personally and after ALL these years - I still get a buzz when we’re in the sports section of a print newspaper.

It has taken so-o-o-o-o long to crack stereotypes and get moved from the community section to sports.

Monica Wilcox Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club

Tit for tat In reply to Keith Duncan regards his letter ‘Crooked Donald’, where do you get your information? No word on Joe Biden’s corruption and I might add, proven. Donald

Much has been said again recently about changing the date on which we celebrate Australia Day and Captain Cook’s landing in 1770, but I very much doubt it would fix anything other than perhaps, highlight the facts about Australia Day. The reality is, the Aborigines in this country suffered terribly at the hands of British colonialism. This is as much Australia’s history as the landing of the first fleet, and both should be remembered, equally. Both should be taught, side by side, in our schools so future generations can learn of the suffering and pain it brought.

In today’s society it is repulsive what was done under British governance to the Aborigines. As is the treatment given under British governance to the Irish and many other cultures around the world but they were tough times.

On the 26th of January 1949, the Australian nationality came into existence when the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 was enacted. That was the day we were first called Australians and allowed to travel with Passports as Australians.

Under the Nationality Act Trump was no great orator but then Obama was a really good orator and what did he ever do during his eight year reign?

1920 (Cth), all Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders born after January 1, 1921, gained the status of British subjects.

In 1949, therefore, they automatically became Australian citizens under the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948.

Before that special date, all people living in Australia, including Aborigines born after 1921, were called ‘British Subjects’ and forced to travel on British Passports and fight in British wars.

We have, since become our own people. All on our own, we have become one! We all became Australians on the same day!

This is why we celebrate Australia Day on the 26th of January! Not any landing!

This was the day we Australians became free to make our own decisions about which wars we would fight and how our citizens would be treated.

It was the day Aborigines were declared Australians.

Until this date, Aborigines were not protected by law.

For the first time since Cook’s landing, this new Act gave Aboriginal Australians by inference and precedent the full protection of Australian law.

Look back during Biden’s over 40 years in government, he proved to be a really good liar and did nothing for the American people but

Because of this Act, the government became free to help Aborigines, and since that day much has been done to assist Aboriginal Australians, including saying ‘sorry’ for the previous atrocities done before this law came into being.

This was a great day for all Australians!

This is why the 26th of January is the day new Australians receive their citizenship. It is a day which celebrates the implementation of the Nationality and Citizenship Act of 1948 - the Act which gave freedom and protection to the first Australians and gives all Australians, old and new, the right to live under the protection of Australian Law, united as one nation.

Now, isn’t that cause enough for celebration?

We need to remember and respect both the good and the bad in our history, but the emphasis must be acknowledging the facts in our past that can’t be changed by simply changing the date.

We need to learn and move on!

Cr Alan Hunter Byron Shire Council

line his and his son’s pockets.

You use the word ‘progressives’, would those be the ones that looted and burnt

businesses to the ground over the death of a criminal?

It’s a really sad world when people pedal such dislike for a man.

He won the election in 2016 and the democrats did nothing but spew hate for four years. The mainstream media were the instigators of so much unrest all because their darling Hillary got thrashed. Donald Trump has gone and now the incoming administration who speaks of unity are going to punish anyone who supported him.

There are always two sides to any story.

Terry Beer Goonellabah

Team train Good on the team that has started Northern Rivers Rail Ltd for the continuing to fight for rail on the north coast.

Tim Fischer, if he was alive would be proud of them.

Maybe some of those newbies that have moved to the north coast, aka the Hollywood crew – Chris Hemsworth , Matt Damon and co – could help fund it or maybe Gina Reinhardt or Twiggy Forest.

Obviously they could benefit from the return of rail and of course there is the Glenreagh steam train that could run on the line, or even driverless cars, buses or trains could run on the track.

Alan Mosley Yamba

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Then: Tweed River Fire Station in 1983 in Industry Drive, Tweed Heads South.

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Unique fire station to celebrate 40th anniversary PLANS are being formulated to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the 514 Banora Point Fire Station in two years time, but it’s a celebration that almost didn’t happen.

Deputy Captain Jamie Bowe said the station – opened on January 20 1983, in Industry Drive, Tweed Heads South, had only meant to be a shortterm operation.

“We hit 38 years on Wednesday, January 20 but Banora Point fire station actually started as a temporary fire station,” he said.

“Our story is kind of unique. It was originally located in Industry Drive, Tweed Heads South and the reason the temporary station was opened was due to the congestion of the traffic at Boyds Bay Bridge. “This congestion was obviously slowing down the response of Tweed Heads Fire Station in Bay Street, so they made the temporary fire station until the new bridge was constructed.”

The commissioning followed intense political, council, and local residential pressure, calling for the establishment of a second fire station in the area.

On Thursday 20 January 1983 South Tweed Heads Fire Station was commissioned and the station was staffed

by a deputy captain and six retained firefighters from 468 Tweed Heads Fire Station.

A “Dennis D-600 Mk1” pumper, Fleet no. 386 was delivered to the station on 20th January 1983 at 1000 hours and the first call for the now commissioned South Tweed Heads Fire Station was at 11.35am to scrub alight at Sunshine Ave, South Tweed Heads.

In April 1983, the station was renamed Tweed River Fire Station – a title it would hold for 26 years.

When the Boyd’s Bay bridge was opened in 1987 the traffic problems were alleviated and reports were submitted to close the temporary Tweed River station.

However, the proposal was met with stern opposition from local residents, the Tweed Shire Council, and the local member of parliament.

“The community rallied to keep us and we’re still here today,” Bowe said.

“In the late 90’s, Tweed River Fire Station moved from Industry Drive to Corporation Circuit, which is where we are now.

“These days we’re staffed by a captain, a deputy captain and 14 firefighters. We’ve got a big crew and it’s needed

Now: The Santa Run – from left FF Cyndell Bowe, D/Capt Jamie Bowe, FF Isaac Williams and FF Sophie Longworth with Santa.

too because being on-call 24/7 – we can’t always all be available at the same due to other employment and the need for rest time, so we share our availability to ensure a response with a minimum of 4 firefighters.

“A core focus of our role is community engagement and we mostly do that through fire prevention activities such as replacing smoke alarms and engaging with children at daycare centres to name a few. But it’s also good for us to engage with things like the Santa Run and keep interacting with our community in different ways.”

On November 27, 2009,

Fire & Rescue NSW’s Commissioner Greg Mullins approved a name change from “Tweed River Fire Station” to “Banora Point Fire Station”.

“This change came from our community stakeholders pushing to have a Station to call their own,” he said.

Today 514 Banora Point Fire Station isn’t slowing down. It remains a busy station as part of Zone RN2. It plays a pivotal role in the Tweed Shire’s emergency services and its service demand will only increase as the community continues to develop at a rapid pace.

He said further property developments in Tweed Heads

South, Banora Point, Terranora and Bilambil are currently underway which will result in an increased population, which may increase demand of firefighting resources & fire preparedness engagement.

Bowe said it’s estimated that Banora Point Fire Station has responded to approximately 11,768 calls since opening.

“Data shows that between January 1987 and January 2021, Pumper 514 has responded to 10,530 incidents, 299 of which were working structure fires and 581 being motor vehicle accidents. 22% of these total incidents were fire and explosion related,” he explained.

REGISTER YOUR CCTV CAMERA POLICE are inviting owners and occupiers of local businesses and residences who have CCTV cameras to register them on the NSW Police CCTV Register.

The database gives police mapped information about where cameras are located in the police district, which is an invaluable investigative tool when it comes to solving crimes.

It only takes a few minutes to set up your details, and camera owners can edit or delete details whenever they want.

Police are stressing that the database doesn’t give them direct access to cameras, saying it just tells them that they are located on your property.

If a crime occurs or is being investigated police contact the camera owners asking if they can view recorded footage.

People can register their camera locations at the Police CCTV website. https://www.police.nsw.gov. au/online_services/register_my_ business_cctv_details.

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Saturday morning in the Grafton CBD down the river end of the precinct during the school holidays.

At the same time in the next block where popular eateries and retail stores trade.

Healthy cafe culture integral in setting up Grafton’s future

By Lesley Apps IF you ever doubted the impact that a healthy cafe culture has on a town then these images taken in Grafton’s main street at 10.30am on a Saturday morning during the school holidays don’t lie. One CBD block is located on the prized riverfront area where there are no cafes or retail stores, the other in the next block where there is are popular eateries and a retail strip.

While COVID-19 certainly made things difficult for cafes this year, with job keeper and takeaways becoming de rigueur, a lot of eateries have been able to navigate the ups and down of living with a pandemic.

For coastal hamlets like Yamba, cafe culture is an integral part of the outdoors lifestyle and flourishes organically due its location, but west of the sea can be a different matter when there’s no beachside to bounce off.

This is where planning and design require special attention to detail.

The newly bypassed Grafton is in a prime position to set up its cafe culture for the future and the responsibility of getting that right is down Clarence Valley Council which is in the midst of planning the CBD’s revitalisation project.

One of the people leading that project is Acting Director Environment, Planning & Community Adam Cameron who is well aware of the importance of having an appealing cafe culture in a town.

“A vibrant and healthy cafe culture is very beneficial to its local community,” Mr

Cameron said.

“It assists in making the main street and the CBD areas a place that residents and visitors want to spend time in, to socialise, to do business and invest in.”

He said council would be considering cafe culture as part of the strategic planning which is currently underway for Grafton’s CBD “We have just commenced this through the new Grafton Precinct Plan and Transport and Car Parking Strategy.

Things like walking, cycling and streetscape improvements will all be considered as part of this work.”

He also said improving safety and accessibility in and around the CBD and acknowledging the heritage of our First Nations People and built heritage of Grafton would also form an important part of this work set to continue this year.

Co-owner of one of Grafton’s popular eateries Toast Espresso Judy Hackett said she was looking forward to seeing what council comes up and how 2020 particularly, was confirmation of the importance of having meeting places for people to linger and be around others “to feel a bit normal”.

“Cafes are important assets for a town. We had a doctor tell us (during COVID trading restrictions) we provided a mental health service by just being open, especially to frontline workers.”

While things have returned to some normality, the recent Christmas period had been particularly busy as people came to Grafton as part of their local travels or to visit family.

“Grabbing a coffee or something to eat is high on the list of most travellers and we were absolutely smashed over the holiday period It was the biggest week we have ever had in the cafe. We had a lot of happy customers who were thankful we were open. There was a fantastic vibe and we have many people looking forward to visiting us again,” Mrs Hackett said.

She believed Toast’s reputation had brought a lot of people into Grafton over the years for stopovers off the highway.

“We would often see people on the way way up and than again on the way back on a trip. With the new highway (turn-off) being so far away (13kms from Grafton) we’re yet to see if this is still the case as it is more of a commitment for a traveller going from A to B to pull into Grafton now.”

She said having better signage on the highway and the Grafton bridge would be a good starting point.

“We have a bigger sign that says NO THROUGH ROAD (on approach to bridge) than the one directing traffic to Grafton’s city centre over the bridge.”

She said cafes definitely stimulated the local economy by bringing new money into town, while the high labour costs to run a cafe, created jobs and kept money rotating in the town.

While Mrs Hackett is pleased that the CBD project was underway, she did recall going to a community meeting 20 years ago looking towards 2020 and people were already airing what they wanted to see in Grafton’s CBD. “At that meeting of 100+

people, the number one thing desired was to have outdoor dining precinct in the main street to attract visitors and improve the life satisfaction of residents. Now that the major infrastructure (highway/bridge crossing) is complete, I would like to see a strategic plan to help this finally happen and fill any of the voids now the infrastructure workers have left town.”

Around the corner, operator of the popular cafe bar at the Cuts on Fitzroy barber shop, Ryan Ashington said when he visits an area he goes to places he knows has a lot of good cafes.

“People do research ahead of their trips now. That’s why places like Bangalow and Newrybar are popular. Most towns have good speciality coffee and the training provided by roasters now, there’s no reason to get a bad coffee anywhere and you only have to look online to see who’s doing it right.”

He said having a town that has a reputation for serving good coffee does have “pulling power”.

“Without a doubt. I know for a fact there’s a place at Chinderah that people turn off the highway to get a coffee.

The Farm is also an incredible drawcard. It’s closer to the highway but it is a landmark now even for people who aren’t going into Byron Bay.” Mr Ashington said they often get people coming into Grafton expressly to get a coffee.

“Especially around holiday time. They say they found us online or on Instagram, and follow the particular coffee we use. People like their specialist blends like they do

certain wine or beers. Taste is the thing. If it a good bean and made well that’s it. Word gets out. We take our coffeemaking seriously as that’s the core of our business.”

Down in Prince Street, ESP Espresso coffee bar store manager Michael Casement, who is also an executive member of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, said one of the biggest things he would like to see changed were the footpaths.

“I would love to see them re-laid and extended out to make a bigger area to encourage more alfresco dining. At the moment it’s so uneven and on a slope means it’s very hard to put tables and chairs out.”

He said parking was also a big issue that needed solving including parking style (nose-in or rear) and time limits.

Shade trees in the main street were also to be encouraged “if you want people to sit around at tables” and stroll around the stores, but Mr Casement said they had to be mindful of choosing the right varieties.

“They need to be streetfriendly. We have jacarandas here at the moment that are causing structural problems with the road because they are shallow-rooted. There are a lot of decisions that need to be made carefully with this redevelopment project,” he said.

“Council are in the consultative process now and will be engaging with the public and businesses to get feedback, so I’ll be following that closely.”

For more on the Grafton Precinct Plan and its future progress visit Clarence Valley Council website.

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North Coast GPs invited to roll out vaccine

SILO FIRE CONTAINED AT CASINO FIRE and Rescue NSW firefighters and specialist HAZMAT crews worked to make a production plant safe following a fire just before 2pm on Monday 18th January at Casino.

Emergency services were called to the stock feed production plant on Reynolds Street, Casino after staff reported a fire in a cooling tower chute.

Firefighters set up an exclusion zone and monitored the silo with thermal imaging technology before they begin to safely empty its contents and prevent further fire spread.

Approximately 16 staff were evacuated from the premises, however no-one was injured in the incident.

Flying fox assistance measures

By Tim Howard SOUTH Grafton residents whose property has been affected by about 700 travelling flying foxes that have camped in street trees are eligible for assistance to protect property.

Clarence Valley Council natural resource manager Reece Luxton said council has put in place Level 1 of its Flying Fox Management Plan, which includes providing residents with protection including vehicle covers, netting for fruit trees and help controlling vegetation the could attract the animals.

Mr Luxton said the measures also included removing limbs and attempting to create more attractive areas for the flying foxes away from residential areas.

“We’ve had three complaints from residents about the fruit bats, including one whose car has been affected,” he said.

He said council was unlikely to proceed to Level 2 of its plan as measure that directly affected a flying fox colony required advice from the State Government.

“We want to avoid anything that has

impacts on the colony,” Mr Luxton said.

“There are concerns about the health and safety issues involved.

“We already have people coming across dead or sick flying foxes.

We don’t want people coming into contact with them.”

He said if people did see a sick or dead bat to contact WIRES to rescue or dispose of it.

Mr Luxton had more good news for South Grafton residents.

“From my investigations it seems like the bats that have set up camp this year are little reds,” he said.

“They have come,

as they did last year in response to the bloodwood flowering.

“They are a nectar forager and seem to prefer native flowers to munching mangoes.”

He said the little reds were an itinerant feeder and were unlikely to set up a breeding colony.

“It’s very likely they will move on soon,” he said. “Last year there were also grey headed flying foxes in the camp who were mating and had babies.

“The little reds are likely to leave earlier than the camps that set up around Wharf St and in Alex Bell Park last summer.”

THE Australian Government is inviting all accredited general practices to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Healthy North Coast, which delivers the Government’s Primary Health Network program, is helping to coordinate the vaccine’s delivery locally.

Under the National Rollout Strategy, COVID-19 vaccination will commence in mid to late February 2021. It will be staged, with frontline health care workers and older people living in residential aged care facilities the first to receive the vaccine.

Healthy North Coast CEO, Julie Sturgess, said general practices selected to participate in the Phase 1b of the rollout, scheduled to begin in March, will have a critical role to play in vaccinating North Coast residents from the COVID-19 virus.

As the staged roll out progresses, more and more accredited general practices will be invited to provide the vaccine.

They will receive vaccine-specific training, access to a national booking system, and funding for each vaccination delivered via bulk-billed Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) items.

Each general practice will have responsibility for operations on its premises, including:

• On-site storage; • Delivery of the vaccine; • Ensuring it has an adequately skilled workforce; and • Compliance with minimum operational requirements.

“We’re looking forward to helping provide communities from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines,” Ms Sturgess said.

“General practices are a critical partner in achieving this goal and in providing comprehensive primary health care. There are 144 accredited general practices located on the North Coast.”

COVID-19 vaccines will be made available for free to everyone living in Australia, including all Australian citizens, permanent residents, and most visa-holders, including those not Medicare eligible. General practices will not be permitted to charge co-payments.

The Department of Health will determine locations for the Phase 1b rollout. It will do so in consultation with states and territories, with assistance from Primary Health Networks.

Healthy North Coast will continue to provide updates about the COVID-19 vaccination program at hnc.org.au as information becomes available.

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Conservationists slam state renewable energy plan NORTH coast conservationists have described NSW’s renewable energy plan as fatally flawed and an environmental tragedy due to its intent to fast track the replacement of coal with local native forests as fuel for power stations under the pretence that it is renewable energy.

“Burning native forests for electricity will increase CO2 emissions and contribute to the rapidly worsening climate and biodiversity emergencies and take money from genuine renewable projects,” North Coast Environment Council Vice-President Susie Russell said.

“When Matt Kean launched his $32 billion renewable energy plan in early November it was claimed that the aim was to replace the state’s ageing and polluting coal-fired power plants with renewable solar, wind and hydro power, what he didn’t say was that the plan apparently includes rebooting some of those coal plants with even morepolluting wood from native forests,” NEFA spokesperson Dailan Pugh added.

“A day after the government amended its own Electricity Infrastructure Investment Bill

2020 to add the Hunter as an additional renewable energy zone, Hunter Energy sought Expressions of Interest to supply the mothballed 151 MW Redbank Power Station near Singleton in the Hunter Valley and make it into one of world’s ten biggest biomass power plants. They are seeking timber from up to 400km away, covering an area from past Grafton in the north, to past Moruya in the south, and west to Nyngan, Condobolin and Moree.”

“Since then Matt Kean has failed to respond to NEFA’s inquiries whether the Redbank Power Station is included in his Renewable Energy Plan.

Apparently it is.”

“This means it is likely to receive government funding as well as Renewable Energy Credits, and that the government will “cut red tape” to speed up its approval,” Mr. Pugh said.

“Anyone carrying out landclearing and logging now has a buyer for their wood.

According to the findings of the 2017 North Coast Residues report the Redbank power station will consume around a million tonnes of wood each and every year it is

Susie Russell from the North Coast Environment Council and Dailan Pugh from the North East Forest Alliance. operational. More than 60% of it to come from private land.”

“Claims that burning native forests is renewable energy with no net carbon emissions is a dangerous nonsense, as it is even more polluting than coal, releasing up to 50% more CO2 than coal to generate equivalent amounts of energy. Redbank will continue to be one of the most polluting power stations in Australia, releasing some 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere each year.”

“The emissions will be significantly increased by cutting and trucking millions of trees as logs or woodchips to Singleton. The Hunter

Valley deserves better.”

“This needs to be seen in the context of the attempt by the government last year to remove protections and allow koala habitat to be logged and cleared and to give 30 year logging permits. Temporarily thwarted by Liberal MP Catherine Cusack crossing the floor to vote against her government,” Ms Russell said.

“We are in a climate and extinction emergency and need to transition to genuinely renewable energy and reduce atmospheric carbon as soon as possible, this will require retaining every tree we can to take up and store carbon, not increasing logging and

clearing to pump more into the atmosphere.”

“Matt Kean’s renewable energy plan is fatally flawed if it allows the burning of native forests as renewable energy, as it will just fuel climate heating, increase droughts, heatwaves and more intense bushfires, while increasing forest degradation and hastening species extinctions.”

“This government has changed the rules to allow the burning of native forests for electricity, changed the rules to increase land clearing, and recently changed the logging rules for State Forests and private forests to halve the number of trees that need to be retained, while zoning 140,000 hectares of public coastal forests from Grafton to Taree for clearfelling.”

“Establishing a market for small and ‘defective’ trees, and uncommercial species, and calling it ‘waste’ or ‘residue’ facilitates increased logging intensity and encourages more land clearing.

“The community needs to urgently speak up to stop the NSW Government from allowing this environmental disaster,” Mr. Pugh said.

BOATIES BUSY IN LEAD UP TO AUSTRALIA DAY MARINE Rescue volunteers were kept busy on the airwaves and on the water on the weekend leading up to Australia Day as perfect conditions saw hundreds of vessels take take advantage of the perfect boating weather.

However the great conditions also saw our local volunteers busy to the task with a number of rescues and retrievals.

One included a joint operation at Wooli with Marine Rescue and the State Emergency Service retrieved a young man who was injured in a boating accident in the local river.

Marine Rescue Wooli was activated on Saturday 3rd January to assist the SES with the retrieval of a casualty on a sandbank in the Wooli Wooli River.

The casualty had a suspected spinal injury and needed to be evacuated with great care.

The incident resulted in a great community response under the direction of NSW Ambulance and with local

A busy weekend on the water. Images courtesy of Wooli and Ballina Marine Rescue. assistance organised by the NSW SES Wooli-Yuraygir unit controller.

On the low tide there was insufficient depth of water for the Rescue Vessel to proceed to the incident location at Rum Island, upstream of the Solitary Islands Resort.

The young man was placed on a stretcher in the water and taken to an awaiting ambulance before being taken to Grafton Base Hospital for further treatment.

Further north at Ballina Marine Rescue NSW

members have had a busy weekend.

On Sunday 24th January the unit received a call for assistance came from a vessel with electrical and fuel system issues.

The distressed vessel had a man and his 9-year-old son on board.

The larger Ballina 30 offshore vessel was tasked quickly to assist the troubled boat approximately 12 kilometres offshore.

The rescue craft towed the vessel back into the

Richmond River and was met by the Ballina 20 inshore craft which then took over the tow into the shallows of North Creek to the Martin Street boat ramp.

Also on Sunday Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba was called to help rescue four

people stranded on a 12 metre motor cruiser off Angourie.

The vessel experienced motor problems, with the Marine Rescue vessel Iluka Yamba 30 travelling south out of the Clarence River to reach the boat to return it to Yamba.

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GRANTS FOR CROWN LANDS

By Tim Howard The Clarence Valley has attracted the lion’s share of more than $500,000 of state government funds for Crown Land improvements.

The Grafton Showground project to upgrade kitchen and toilet facilities has been the major benefactor with $114,073.

Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club was next best with $81,973 for lighting at Jabour Park, South Grafton and funding for a new footbridge at Corcoran Park netted $43,904.

The Member for Clarence, Chris Gulaptis said the grants would benefit for more than a dozen community-owned land assets in the Clarence and Richmond valleys.

“The money will mostly be used to improve public access and to eradicate weeds,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“It comes from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.”

The successful projects are: • Grafton Showground power, kitchen and toilet upgrades

$114,073; • Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club lighting upgrade at Jabour Park $81,973; • Yorklea Fire Control Centre repair works $52,760; • New footbridge at Corcoran Park in Grafton $43,904; • Upgrade walking tracks and weed eradication at Dirrawong Reserve near Evans Head $61,419; • Tree work at Grafton Racecourse $29,700; • New power units on the Glenreagh Recreation Ground $28,912; • Weed eradication on Crown Land across the Clarence Valley $20,000; • Weed control at Coombell, Rappville and Gurranang Travelling Stock Reserves $40,652; • Control of invasive vines and weeds in the Maclean Rainforest Reserve $16,429; • Control of weeds in the Minnie Water Foreshore area $7,500; • Upgrade of fencing and ongoing maintenance of the Broadwater Koala Reserve $4,570.

Social housing must be expanded as banks withdraw support A SIGNIFICANT expansion of social housing is urgently needed to prevent surging homelessness as banks announce they are withdrawing support to households that can not pay their mortgages.

The big four provided mortgage deferrals to hundreds of thousands of households when the pandemic hit last year, preventing foreclosures.

But today, Nine newspapers report that these repayment pauses will be removed.

Everybody’s Home - a national campaign to end homelessness, said the decision would contribute to a surge in housing stress.

“The initial surge of the pandemic may have passed but the economic aftershocks are still smashing household incomes. Housing and homelessness providers we work with are under more pressure than ever with absolutely surging demand,” said Everybody’s Home spokesperson, Kate Colvin.

“Industries such as aviation, hospitality, tourism, events and higher education have been demolished by the pandemic. Even today, the hospitality industry is requesting a new assistance package, aviation has no idea when international borders will reopen and the universities are no clearer as to when they can accept new international enrolments.

“Amid this uncertainty, expanded social housing offers a powerful social and economic response.

By investing in social housing we can put a rocket under the construction industry to employ tens of thousands more people. At the same time we can quickly expand the number of homes available to people whose livelihoods have been devastated by the pandemic.”

According to

today’s report, the Commonwealth Bank had deferred 158,000 loans between March and October of last year, with 46,000 loans still on pause in October.

Westpac paused 145,000 loans and approximately one quarter had yet to resume payments.

A report released by Everybody’s Home in mid-December predicted COVID-19 would lead to a nine per cent surge in homelessness and 24 per cent more Australian families experiencing housing stress in 2021.

It found a Federal Government investment of $7 billion in social housing would make a serious dent in homelessness, turbocharge the post pandemic economy by $18.2 billion, and create 18,000 jobs per year over four years.

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Restaurant owners increasingly optimistic about business in 2021 RESTAURANT sector confidence has grown going into the new year, with restaurant owners around the country shifting from a tempered +9 net balance score in August 2020 to +42 just 6 months later, according to the latest Deliveroo HospoVitality Index Report.

Overall, more than half (55%) of all restaurant owners surveyed said they felt positive about their own business prospects with only 13% feeling negative (+42 net balance). Businesses are more confident for the longer term with a higher score for 12 months’ time (+55 net balance) compared to 3 months from now (+37 net balance). Regardless of the optimism, restaurants are clear that challenges remain, with concerns for the state of the national economy (57%), produce prices (53%) and lower consumer spending (47%) topping the list of concerns.

The survey, conducted by YouGov, revealed workforce structure will be critical to success in 2021 with more than eight in ten (81%) restaurant owners saying they plan to hire more staff in the year ahead, indicating early signs of a comeback for the sector. This shows significant progress from six months earlier when it was revealed more than three quarters (77%) of restaurant owners were forced to employ fewer staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The survey, of more than 300 restaurant owners across Australia, was conducted to understand business confidence, industry

challenges, how they’ve responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and their growth plans for the future, with a particular focus on workforce structure and expansion plans.

Hiring and building out a strong workforce is a major focus for 2021. Most restaurants intend to hire casual staff (59%), while four in ten (40%) said they will hire both full or part time permanent staff.

Government support is still important, with two thirds (66%) planning to employ at least one additional staff member using the new JobMaker scheme. The sector was impacted by many valuable migrant workers being forced to return home when international borders closed. Seemingly in response to this, 38% of restaurants will look to build out their team with more staff on skilled or migrant visas.

Other signs of recovery are

• Restaurant sector confidence has grown from a tempered +9 in August 2020 to +42 (net balance) today, a huge leap in just 6 months; • A strong workforce is key to success, with 81% of restaurant owners planning to hire more staff this year; • More than half (55%) of all restaurant owners surveyed said they felt positive about their future business prospects; • Small businesses are more fearful, with fewer confident of expansion this year compared to larger businesses; • Delivery will continue be a pivotal part of restaurant business operations in 2021.

also expected to take shape, with 43% of restaurants planning to expand their business in the next 12 months. Half of all large restaurants (50%) expect to expand, but the other half (50%) are not so sure.

Smaller restaurants are more cautious, however, with only a third (33%) confident of expansion in 2021 and just over half (51%) are not.

Of those restaurants planning to invest in their business in 2021, the priority is for new equipment for the back of house area (64%), followed by equipment for front of house (60%) and sustainability initiatives (58%), while 55% are planning to renovate. More than one third (36%) of all restaurant owners will apply for a loan to fund their

expansion and investment plans, while half of all restaurant owners don’t plan to seek finance at all.

Government support is still vital to the industry with restaurant owners saying they would like government support in a number of areas to aid their ongoing recovery.

The most important included: mandated rent reductions (59%), an extension to JobKeeper (43%), an increase to indoor seating capacity numbers (37%) and subsidised dine-in vouchers (36%).

As restaurants focus on a stronger 2021, the majority (59%) said they believe delivery would play a larger role than ever before, while 41% said it would remain the same. This is an eight point increase from the August 2020 survey, where 51% agreed food delivery would be important as they moved out of the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how delivery is becoming an increasingly essential element of restaurant businesses.

Almost half (47%) of restaurants said delivery had increased by an average of one third (34%) as a proportion of their business in 2020, while only 13% said it had decreased. The increase is highest in Victoria where 55% of restaurants saw delivery go up by an average of 40% versus the other states.

The Deliveroo HospoVitality Index is produced biannually as a recurring benchmark for the hospitality sector. It will cover these issues and other emergent topics relevant to the industry.

ONLY THE SUPER RATE INCREASE WILL HELP THE 225,000 NSW WORKERS WHO EFFECTIVELY WIPED OUT THEIR RETIREMENT SAVINGS MORE than 1 million NSW residents withdrew an eyewatering $10 billion from their super early after the government busted open preservation rules and allowed workers to take up to $20,000 from their retirement savings, Industry Super Australia’s analysis of the scheme reveals.

More than 225,000 NSW workers effectively wiped out their retirement savings via the scheme, the most in the nation.

With about one in four NSW workers accessing the

scheme it will now be vital the government sticks to its promise to lift the super rate from 9.5% to 10% next year, so these workers have a chance to recoup what they have lost.

Young workers who call the Sydney electorate home took out the most ($445 million), followed by $306.7 million taken out by Reid residents in Sydney’s inner-west.

In April the government broke open super’s preservation rules allowing Australians who had lost their

jobs or had hours reduced to access $10,000 in super before July 1 and a further $10,000 until December.

Accessing super earlycareer comes at a steep price to savings, a 30-year-old who withdraws $20,000 could have up to $80,000 less at retirement. There is also a cost to the public purse, as for every $1 taken out by someone in their 30s the taxpayer contributes up to $2.50 in increased pension costs.

Ditching the legislated increase would heap pressure

on the pension and be a cruel blow to those who had to make the tough choice to sacrifice retirement savings to get them through the pandemic downturn.

ISA analysis shows that if the super rate increase were cut, an average 30-year-old man who took $20,000 from their super would either lose $180,000 from their retirement or be forced to work until 74, while an average 30-year-old female would need to work an extra eight years or have $150,000 less at retirement.

The government’s landmark Retirement Income Review did not model the impacts to the Federal Budget or the individual costs at retirement of the 3 million Australians withdrawing super early. But it did warn early release-style schemes should be approached with extreme caution as the system was not designed for it and led to a significant decrease in young people’s savings.

The super rate is legislated to rise from 9.5% to 12% by 2025 - with the first small 0.5% increase in July.

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REVEALING OUR YOUNG ARCHIE WINNERS THE Young Archie Competition has been run and won in Coffs Harbour, with kids from across the region awarded for their emotive and creative portraits of loved ones.

Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery’s Ashleigh Frost, was ecstatic with the entries received from kids aged 5-18 years, showing skill and emotional maturity well beyond their years. The portraits showcase the varied faces of the Coffs Coast ranging from parents and siblings, to best friends and teachers. Each portrait tells a story of the young artist’s relationship to a person important to them.

“We were blown away with the diversity of the styles that really showed the way the students were looking and responding to their chosen subjects,” explains Ashleigh.

“As the entries came in it was really emotional to get a little glimpse into children’s worlds and what was important to them.

Evident across many of the works was a response to COVID including adopting a dog, spending time with grandparents and activities at home. We also saw some self-portraits with students reflecting inwardly on their own qualities.”

Coffs Coast Young Archie winner Arlia Portus Keen, has attended the Young Archies in Sydney four times and said it

Winners Gabrielle Badger, Ally Cork, Arlia Portus Keen and Ava Birdie Gallgher.

inspired her to enter. Arlia has always loved art-making and shares her advice for other kids who want to try their hand at portraiture.

“Even if you don’t like it, you kind of just have to finish it because it might end up looking good and it doesn’t matter if it looks really realistic, it just has to show emotion.”

Judging the creations were local artist and educator, Tori Donnelley, art therapist, Emma Gentle, and Tiffany Townsend, from the official sponsor, ANZ Coffs Harbour.

ANZ provided a $50 cash prize to each of the award winners and Coffs Central are also sponsors of the exhibition.

All portraits entered into the

Coffs Harbour’s youngest Young Archie winner, Ava Birdie Gallagher, with her artwork.

Young Archies will feature on the walls of Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and Culture Hub in Coffs Central from January 22 to March 6, right

alongside the prestigious Archibald Prize 2019. A who’s who of Australian culture, featuring portraits of celebrities, artists, politicians

and sportspeople.

The Young Archie 2019 award winners for the Coffs Coast are: Ava Gallagher for 5-8yrs; Gabrielle Badger for 9-12yrs; Arlia Portus Keen for 13-15yrs; and Ally Cork for 16-18 years.

Highly commended awards go to Audrey James, Evie Henderson, Jude Moore, Tanisha Stainsby, Rory Osmond, Isabella de RoyBlair and Kristabella Badman.

Visit the Coffs Coast’s Young Archie exhibition alongside the Archibald Prize 2019 at Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery and Culture Hub in Coffs Central, January 23 to March 6, 2021.

To find out more visit facebook.com/ CoffsHarbourRegionalGallery

More young Northern Rivers artists on display THE 2021 Archibald finalists aren’t the only impressive portraits lining the walls of the Tweed River Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre at the moment.

Sharing the walls with the nationally acclaimed portraits are 24 from some of the talented young artists from across the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast.

The winners and finalists of the Young Archie Competition will be on display from Friday January 22 to March 7 and includes artists aged five to 18 from Tweed, Ballina, Byron and Kyogle shires as well as Lismore City and the Gold Coast.

Taking pride of place are the winners Burringbar’s Isla Moult, six, – “Dylan” in the five to eight category, Terranora’s Layla McKee, 12, “The Beauty in a Rainbow” nine-12 winner, Lismore 15-year-old Lola Addison “Mimi” 13-15 years and Anais Stewart, 18, of Mullumbimby with her portrait “Dad”.

Winner (5-8 years category) - Isla Moult ‘Dylan’, 6 years old, Burringbar

Winner (16-18 years category) - Anais Stewart ‘Dad’, 18 years old, Mullumbimby

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Acmena youth justice holiday programme YOUNG people in custody at the Acmena Youth Justice Centre at South Grafton have taken part in a two-week school holiday programme with the support of Social Futures youth programmes.

The programme which is a collaboration between the Department of Education, Communities and Justice, Youth Justice and Social Futures, saw the Clubhouse and Elements services of Social Futures deliver a range of art and technicalbased activities to young people at the centre.

“These programmes have a lot of experience in working with youth in therapeutic and education settings in the community,” explained Social

Futures CEO Tony Davies.

“We think it’s great that these young people get to experience new activities, have some fun and at the same time learn some of the skills that can help them manage their wellbeing.”

Social Futures teams worked alongside Acmena youth justice staff at the centre to guide participants in activities such as drawing and modelling clay as well as creating digital art, using music apps and other technology.

“We know that through activities like this, young people can build self-confidence and, in this context, we are also working to strengthen their connection to their culture and community,” Mr Davies said.

LISMORE RECYCLED FOR SIGHT THE community is being reminded that Lismore Library is a collection point for the Lions Recycle for Sight programme.

Lismore Council says if you have used prescription spectacles, don’t throw them away.

Over the 26 years that the Australian Recycle for Sight has operated, the programme has delivered over 7 million pairs of refurbished quality spectacles to men, women and children in

need, across the world.

There are collection boxes at Lismore Library, or people

can hand over their donations to the staff at either the Lismore or Goonellabah Libraries.

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COASTAL COMMUNITIES LOOK OUT FOR PANDANUS BUG

ONE of the north coast’s iconic seaside plants, the pandanus tree (Pandanus tectorius) is under local threat from dieback caused by a flatid insect known as the Pandanus planthopper, and the community is being asked to keep an eye out for the sap sucking pests.

The pandanus planthopper (Jamella australiae) is native to northern Queensland where it is naturally controlled by egg parasitic wasps.

During the 1990s, the Pandanus planthopper was found to be spreading and infesting Pandanus trees through extensive areas of southeast Queensland and also the NSW north coast, and this led to dieback and eventual death of thousands of pandanus trees.

Researchers from Queensland National Parks and the Qld Department of Primary Industries carried out extensive research on the problem in South East Queensland.

Planthopper induced dieback is caused by extremely heavy infestations of planthoppers sucking the plant’s sap from the leaf sheaths.

The planthoppers exude honeydew, and this encourages mould growth and rotting of terminal growth points.

As planthoppers have a short flight range, spread to new areas is most likely to be caused by the movement of potted and transplanted pandanus trees within the nursery and landscape industries.

Infestations of the Jamella planthoppers have recently spread to northern NSW.

However, when pandanus planthoppers build up large populations in trees, the percentage of dead material is increased and leaf material in the centre of the head is likely to be affected.

Leaf dieback often begins on the northern (warmer) side of the tree or in trees on the northern edge of tree clumps.

Planthoppers and their cast skin casings can usually be seen between leaf sheaths and their egg cases found under leaves of infested trees.

Black sooty mould, caused by the insect’s sugary secretions, can usually be seen on the leaves and trunks of badly infested trees.

Pandanus planthopper adults are flattened sucking insects up to 8mm long with mottled grey-brown wings.

The juvenile stages are 2-8mm long with long waxy filaments extending from the rear. Both adult and juvenile stages are likely to hop if physically disturbed.

Planthoppers were first identified in New South Wales in March 2004 in the Tweed, and inspection revealed large planthopper populations in trees and moderate to light infestations in pandanus within a 200 metre radius of the infested trees.

Pandanus protection advice was sought from authorities within Queensland National Parks, Queensland Local Government and contract arborists that had dealt with pandanus planthoppers on the Sunshine and Gold Coasts.

Given the relatively small areas found within the Tweed Shire infested by planthoppers, it was considered viable to try and eradicate the pest RECOGNISING by insecticide treatment of PLANTHOPPERS affected Pandanus trees and Even healthy pandanus trees surrounding pandanus in regularly have large amounts buffer areas. of dead leaf around the base of Significant coastal pandanus the leaf heads. landscape trees around the

Shires’ beaches and headlands were also treated.

Soon after finding these infestations, Tweed Council extensively publicised the pandanus planthopper problem and the proposed control measures within the Shire.

Publicity was particularly aimed at plant nurseries and landscapers as well as residents with pandanus on their property.

Residents with pandanus were advised to contact their local north coast Councils for advice on insecticide injection of their trees if necessary which has to be done by licensed arborists.

The systemic insecticide Confidor 200SC, containing the active ingredient imidacloprid, was applied by injecting trunks and limbs of medium to large pandanus trees and spraying the throats of small trees.

Following pandanus trunk or limb drilling and injection with 5 millilitres of the mixed insecticide, tree injection holes were sealed with plastic plugs to hold the chemical and aid rapid healing of the injection site.

Confidor applied with sidewinder equipment has been well researched and tested on pandanus in Queensland and shown to control planthoppers and inhibit Jamella reinfestation of pandanus trees for several years.

The technique is considered to be safe for the trees, the environment, the operators and public.

Leaf stripping was also carried out where possible

on badly infested trees to quickly reduce planthopper populations on the trees.

Leaf stripping also aids in reducing sooty mould and limb rot as well as stimulating new growth.

THE RESULTS Within four to five months of insecticide treatment, most trees with light to moderate planthopper infestations showed signs of recovery and harboured no visible live planthoppers, and the trees developed strong vegetative regrowth by 12 months post treatment.

Trees that were heavily infested with planthoppers at the time of systemic injection struggled to survive with several trees dying over the following 12 months.

It was apparent, that due to the slow uptake of systemic insecticide by injection, many of the badly infested trees were treated too late to save them.

This was likely exacerbated

by the lateness in the season at the time of injection followed by drought conditions.

Isolated planthopper infestations have more recently been found within Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley and the Clarence Valley Council areas.

Local councils, the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation or contractors are treating these infestations.

NSW authorities are considering potential introduction of Jamella planthopper specific egg parasitic wasps into NSW from Queensland.

These wasps have proven to be beneficial for biological control of Jamella insects in some southern Queensland areas but may not be suitable in more temperate coastal NSW areas.

The research is ongoing, and people suspecting pandanus planthopper infestations are asked to contact their local Council for advice.

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Poorest bear economic brunt of pandemic while billionaires’ fortunes boom AUSTRALIA’S 31 billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by nearly $85 billion since the global COVID-19 pandemic was declared, Oxfam has revealed on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda meetings.

Analysis shows that the staggering increase would be enough to give the 2.5 million poorest Australians a one-off payment of just over $33,300 each.

Oxfam Australia chief executive Lyn Morgain said that in the context of the country’s first recession in almost 30 years, this extreme inequality was particularly shocking.

“As hundreds of thousands of people were losing their jobs and entering an incredibly unstable employment market, this small group of elite Australians saw their incomes recover very quickly, before beginning their upwards trajectory once more,” Ms Morgain said.

Ms Morgain said the Federal Government’s cut this month to the JobSeeker payment, a critical lifeline for millions of Australians thrown into unemployment, was devastating.

“While the Government should be congratulated for acting quickly to implement wage subsidies and other social protection measures last year, the inappropriate and unfair reversal of the increase to JobSeeker payments is a cruel blow to the poorest Australians and, according to unions, has left 1.4 million people living on as little as $51 a day,” Ms Morgain said.

A global survey of 295 economists from 79 countries, commissioned

by Oxfam, revealed that 87% of respondents expect an ‘increase’ or a ‘major increase’ in income inequality in their country as a result of the pandemic.

The four Australian economists who took part

in the survey agreed the coronavirus crisis would lead to an increase or major increase in income inequality. They said it would be the sharpest increase in inequality in at least 50 years, and that the widening gap would impact women and ethnic minorities most.

All four experts believed Government didn’t have an adequate plan in place to address the issue.

Ms Morgain said that inequality in Australia was highlighted when comparing the incomes of Australia’s 10 highest paid CEOs with healthcare workers, and registered nurses in particular.

“We found that it would take a nurse 259 years to earn what a top Australian CEO earns, while a CEO could earn the annual salary of a nurse in 1.3 days,” Ms Morgain said.

“The critical nature of the work of all of our healthcare workers who continue to tackle this crisis, as well as how that work has been undervalued in the past, has rarely been more apparent in the Australian community as it is now.

“This global emergency has truly laid bare the entrenched injustices of our current economic system, which only serves to deepen inequality, particularly in times of crisis.”

Today, Oxfam launched

its global report, The Inequality Virus, which highlights how the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated inequality and deepened poverty around the world.

The report shows how the rigged economic system is enabling a super-rich elite to amass wealth in the middle of the worst recession since the Great Depression, while billions of people are struggling to make ends meet. It found: • The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, while it could take more than a decade for the world’s poorest people to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic; • The world’s 10 richest men have seen their combined wealth increase by half a trillion dollars since the pandemic began — more than enough to pay for a COVID-19 vaccine for everyone and to ensure no one is pushed into poverty by the pandemic; and • At the same time, the pandemic has ushered in the worst job crisis in over 90 years, with hundreds of millions of people now underemployed or out of work.

“We stand to witness the greatest rise in inequality since records

“Extreme inequality is not inevitable, but a policy choice. The Australian Government must seize this opportunity to build a more equal, more inclusive, and greener economy that ends poverty and protects the planet,” she said.

“The fight against inequality and poverty must be at the heart of economic recovery efforts. Our Government must invest in public services and low carbon sectors to create millions of new jobs and ensure everyone has access to a sustainable social welfare safety net, and began. The deep divide likely to go hungry and they must ensure the between the rich and poor more likely to be excluded richest individuals and is proving as deadly as the from healthcare.” corporations contribute virus,” Ms Morgain said.

Ms Morgain said it was their fair share of tax to “Globally, women and up to governments around pay for it. marginalised racial and the world to ensure “These measures will ethnic groups are bearing communities emerge from help us build a better the brunt of this crisis. the crisis with a better and more hopeful future They are more likely to be chance of surviving the that is fairer for all pushed into poverty, more next one.

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Bushfire affected fencing grants still available FUNDING to help bushfirehit farmers rebuild boundary fencing bordering public lands is still available up until 31st March 2021.

New South Wales Local Land Services says bushfireaffected landholders still have access to their share of up to $209 million to help cover the cost of rebuilding boundary fences.

The deputy premier John Barilaro launched the NSW Government’s ‘Supporting our Neighbours’ project back in April last year.

Mr Barilaro said the project, funded through the Government’s $2.3 billion COVID-19 stimulus package, would not only help farmers recover, but would provide a much- needed shot in the arm for regional economies at a critical time.

“Under this package, we will provide up to $5,000 per kilometre for the purchase of materials to rebuild existing fences adjoining public lands damaged by the summer fires, which will go a long way to helping farmers cover the cost,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This is a great opportunity

for all landholders to engage the services of their local contractors at a time when supporting local businesses has never been more vital.”

“This is about helping bushfire-affected communities get back on their feet and so we are doing everything we can to make sure that happens.”

The Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the

funding is delivered through a one-off grant, which would also be issued retrospectively to help cover the costs already incurred by landholders.

“We know this has been a major issue for fire-affected farmers and we’ve listened to those concerns,” Mr Marshall said.

“We will have dedicated boundary fence coordinators working with farmers to

identify their needs and negotiate with the public land managers to ensure money gets into farmers’ pockets as soon as possible.”

“We’re encouraging landholders to use this opportunity to upgrade their fencing bordering public lands and use fire resilient materials wherever possible.

Landholders who have already started rebuilding

can still receive a backdated payment.”

For more information about the programme visit www.lls. nsw.gov.au Eligible landholders can apply for the program online at the LLS website, by expressing their interest for a callback service via one of the 11 regional LLS Facebook pages or by calling 1300 778 080.

$17 MILLION TENDER FOR DOG FENCE

By Alexis Galloway NORTHERN Rivers businesses are being encouraged by the NSW Government to apply for a tender valued at a significant $17million for the construction and associated earthworks of a 742km extension to the 1,325km NSW Border Wild Dog Fence.

Once the extension is completed it will double in length, making it the longest wild dog fence in the world.

Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Adam Marshall said every year in NSW, wild dogs caused more than $22 million in damages and lost production to primary producers and local communities.

Mr Marshall also said the fence played a vital role in mitigating the impacts of wild dogs and was critically important to western NSW and the entire state.

“The fence will help to stimulate local and regional economies that have been devastated by the impacts of

the drought and COVID-19 with around 85 jobs expected to be created.”

The next phase of construction through the tender process would build on the completion of the 15-km-long pilot site near Hungerford, which used local contractors and materials sourced from Bourke.

“The priority pilot site has been an invaluable exercise for the overall project as it has allowed the project team to test and evaluate its systems prior to the main phase of construction commencing,” Mr Marshall

said.

“Through this process we used local companies, including those employing Indigenous Australian contractors from Enngonia, and all the materials were sourced from a business in Bourke.

“Once the extension is complete the NSW Border Wild Dog Fence will be more than doubled in length to 1325 km, with the fence fortress to serve as a titanic tool for NSW landholders in the fight against pests and predators.”

Deputy premier for NSW

John Barilaro shared that the tender launch came after construction of the pilot site of the world’s longest wild dog fence near Hungerford had now been completed.

“Most of regional NSW is still recovering from COVID, bushfires and the worst drought on record so using local businesses in the bush to build the fence is a top priority for the NSW Government.

“The construction of this significant project will provide stimulus to regional communities which is great news for local contractors

and workers.

“The NSW Government has taken steps to assist regional businesses in the tender process by creating a panel of suppliers who will be able to quote on individual stages of the build.

“The stages of construction will be 50 to 120 kilometres in length, so there will be plenty of opportunity for smaller local suppliers to get involved.”

The total project is costed at around $37.5 million, with all costs associated with the planning, assessments, set-out and construction of the fence to be met by the NSW Government.

The tender is available on the NSW Government’s suppliers website along with all the information needed to make an application. The tender closes on 2 February 2021.

People wanting more information on the tender or project in general, should contact the project team by email wilddogfence@scs. nsw.gov.au, (02) 5852 1215 or visit Local Land Services.

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Byron’s first traffic signals turned “Leemo’s View” on at Ewingsdale roundabout “LEEMO has views on just about anything”

street into a Wolf Creek crater. Never a cat to be deterred, I stupidly continued “Well, ‘Mum Jane’ all my cat buddies have a Mum and a bloke at their houses… and blokes do things like replace ceiling lights & stuff…how come there is no bloke in our house Mum?” OMG…the next look said...“Well Leemo…I shall be BLUNT with you “if you ever speak to me on that topic again, you will be buried, CONTENTMENT and I shall tell your buddies you simply is in front of you passed away in the PURRSIE purrsie… night due to over‘Leemo Cat’ back... eating, so watchit!”

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BYRON Bay’s first traffic signals have been switched on overnight as part of plans to address peak period queueing on the Pacific Highway at the Ewingsdale Road interchange.

Transport for NSW Director North Region Anna Zycki said traffic queues often build up on the highway in the weekday morning peak period before the Ewingsdale Road exit, which is a significant safety hazard for all road users.

“The speed limit for the Pacific Highway at this location is 110 km/hour and while warning and speed management systems operate during peak periods, Transport for NSW now has signals as an additional measure to better manage safety and traffic flow,” Ms Zycki said.

“We want to ensure commuters and other road users complete their journeys safely, which is why the NSW Government is

investing $750,000 to improve traffic flow and reduce highway congestion at this pinch point.”

Ms Zycki said Transport for NSW has installed the signals on the eastern approach to the roundabout on the Ewingsdale interchange.

“The installation includes sensors which will trigger the signals when queueing happens,

to assist to manage highway traffic flow,” Ms Zycki said.

“Transport for NSW is also working with Byron Shire Council to explore whole of transport solutions for travel in and around Byron Bay.” Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience while this project was completed.

DOG PADDLE WITH RESCUE SQUAD SEES TAILS WAGGING

TAGS were wagging and there were smiles all around on Friday 22nd January after the Casino Rescue Squad was activated to an animal rescue in the Richmond River in the town.

Brogan the dog a part Water Spaniel cross had entered the water and was swept down

stream and could be heard barking furiously and was thought to be clinging to a rock in the middle of the river.

Casino VRA members attended and walked down very steep muddy embankments to the riverbank and managed to locate the dog some distance away safe but stuck on a apart

of the embankment that was inaccessible.

After some careful coaxing the members earned Brogan’s trust and were able to lead him the way back up the steep embankment where he was reunited with his grateful owners, uninjured and unharmed but a little wet.

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Covid curtails family’s 150 year celebration A NORTH Coast pioneer family has recently had to celebrate a milestone quietly and without fanfare.

The Scheibel family had to cancel 150 year celebrations at their two Jiggi properties which are farmed by two great great grandsons Phil and Greg.

Anton Werner Scheibel was born in Ober Mohrlen, Hessen Germany in 1822, and he married Margareta Zimmer born in 1824 in Conz, Rhineland Preussen.

In 1859, Anton and wife Margareta with two sons and three daughters left the port of Rotterdam bound for Sydney on SS White Noach.

The reason for leaving Germany was religious persecution under Willham the 1st.

On arrival in Sydney, they settled at Shoalhaven on the south coast and had two more daughters.

While working in Sydney on a building site Anton was hit in the head by a rock and was buried in a cemetery that is now covered by Central railway station.

After Anton Werner died the family left Shoalhaven

Anton and family beside house built in 1898. and walked up The Northern Tablelands and then down to Lismore.

On the 26th of January 1871 Anton Jr, along with his mother and siblings, took up portion 39, Parish of Tunstall, County of Rous on Jiggi Road.

He paid 50 gold sovereigns for the land.

Over the next few years Anton purchased adjoining blocks of land.

He started a farm and built a cottage near the Anton Scheibel sign on Jiggi Road.

In 1876 Anton married Mary Anne Schmidt at Alstonville and over the ensuing years

produced 10 children, two sons and eight daughters (another two boys did not survive and are buried on the farm).

At first they lived off the land eating wild fowl and pumpkins and potatoes they had grown even using these vegetables as barter items to obtain other food.

In 1906 Anton had constructed a federation style house on the property.

Part of portion 39 was resumed in 1889 to allow the Boggumbil School to be constructed.

This pleased Anton, because

CARAVAN & CAMPING CRITICAL TO DOMESTIC TOURISM ACCOUNTING for 44% of all holiday nights across Australia, the latest insights from Tourism Research Australia for the September 2020 quarter again shows that caravan and camping is the most popular holiday accommodation type for Australians, as they come to terms with a COVID travel environment.

The insights revealed that over 1.9 million caravan and camping holidays were undertaken by Australians nationally, creating 8.4 million nights for the September Quarter 2020 alone. While this represented a national decline of –28% and –14% respectively from 2019, this was well ahead of broader tourism numbers.

CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Stuart Lamont said “We welcome the comments by the prime minister earlier in the week on the importance of domestic tourism to Australia’s visitor economy and whilst caravan and camping visitor numbers still remain down on 2019, the latest data from TRA reaffirms the important role caravan and camping has in driving the economic recovery of the visitor economy.”

Lamont states “We live in a world

of fragile consumer confidence at present creating a two-speed economy. Whilst it is important that governments make health the first priority for Australians, concerns remain for those operators and communities in border towns, transit regions and remote locations that are continuing to feel the financial pain of border closures and are not enjoying the spoils of Australia’s fascination with the caravan and camping lifestyle.”

With the everchanging environment of border closures, the devastating and long-lasting impacts of last season’s bushfires, and challenges with accessing insurance, many businesses still face the real prospect of closure.

We call on government to look at other support programs as Jobkeeper comes to an end in March, such as concessional funding for tourism operators that is paid back once a return to profit occurs coupled with increased access to business advisory services to help operators pivot to new opportunities and manage cashflow, as well as personal tax deductions for domestic holiday travel to encourage increase demand in support of these struggling businesses.

Anton and Maryanne his children then had access to education. In1949 that school was relocated to the Blakebrook school site and that land was put up for sale.

The family purchased it and added it back to the farm.

With 10 children over the years producing many

offspring the total family tree is very large and now spread far and wide.

On the 26th January 2021 the property is still being farmed by the Scheibel families, celebrating 150 years and seven generations of farming history.

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Inquiry into two deaths in light aircraft crash THE actions of air traffic controllers (ATC) have been put under scrutiny after the fatal crash of a Mooney aircraft west of Coffs Harbour in 2019.

Mooney VH-DJU was on a flight from Murwillimbah to Taree in September 2019 when it was refused a clearance to transit controlled airspace at 6500 feet, leading to the aircraft descending into non-VMC and colliding with high terrain. Two people on board the aircraft were killed.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation report concluded that the information provided by ATC impacted the pilot’s decision to descend, and that the pilot was not properly prepared for the conditions encountered.

“Information provided by air traffic control likely resulted in the pilot deciding to descend the aircraft from 6500 feet instead of other available safe options, such as proceeding around the Class C airspace at or above 6500 feet, diverting, or descending to the north of Grafton to proceed coastal beneath the cloud layers south to Taree,” ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood said.

“The ATSB also found that the pilot was not carrying suitable navigation equipment – the pilot was likely using a handheld GPS unit while air navigation charts for the area were found stowed in a flight bag – and had most likely not obtained the required weather forecasts.

“These factors reduced the pilot’s ability to manage the flight path changes and identify the high terrain.

This led to the aircraft being descended toward the high terrain in visibility conditions below that required for visual flight, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.”

After being refused a clearance to transit at 6500 by a trainee controller, the pilot was given the option of contacting the Class D controller at Coffs Harbour, who subsequently advised the pilot that VFR flight would be possible only below 1000 feet due to cloud.

After announcing his intention to descend to “not above 1000 feet”, the pilot diverted slightly west and descended to 4500 feet, infringing the C class

airspace anyway. He then reported clear at 4100 feet and continued to Taree, before descending in the vicinity of the high terrain near Dorrigo.

The investigation also found that the pilot was not provided clearance to transit Class C airspace due to the trainee controller’s conservative assessment of their workload, although there was no conflicting traffic, meteorological factors or limiting air traffic control instructions or procedures that would have precluded providing the clearance.

The trainee’s supervisor accepted the assessment as an alternate option – transiting through Coffs Harbour Class D airspace – was provided to the pilot.

“The pilot was not provided with a clearance to transit Class C airspace despite there being no limiting meteorological factors,” Hood said. “Instead, the Class C controller provided the option to seek a clearance at a lower altitude with an increased risk of encountering poor weather.

“Further, the limited information provided by the Class D controller to enter that airspace probably led to the pilot’s decision to descend into a hazardous area instead of opting for other available safe options.”

During the investigation, the ATSB found that the pilot had also not completed the required flight reviews or proficiency checks.

“This resulted in the pilot not possessing the required licence to undertake the flight and likely led to a deterioration in the knowledge and skills required for effective flight management and decision-making,” the report states.

“This accident illustrates the significant influence that air traffic control can have on the conduct of a flight,” Hood added.

“And it also serves as another reminder of the risks for Visual Flight Rules pilots flying into non-visual conditions.”

“As a former air traffic controller and private pilot myself, I urge all current controllers and private VFR pilots to read this thorough and illuminating report. It contains pertinent lessons that others can learn from.”

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Flood studies for Bonalbo, Urbenville and Woodenbong IN light of recent heavy rain events and flash flooding, Kyogle Council is encouraging residents of the Bonalbo, Woodenbong, and Urbenville areas to send Council any information about flooding in their area including experiences, photos, and observations of flooding.

Kyogle Council and Tenterfield Shire Council have engaged engineering consultant BG & E to develop a Flood Study for Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Woodenbong.

The studies are being undertaken with financial and technical assistance from

Council and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) through the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Programme.

The Flood Studies will help Council understand the likely flooding scenarios for each village area including flooding from creeks and runoff from local catchments.

Surveys were distributed to residents by post last year and the flood studies will be completed soon, but information submitted now can still be provided to the consultants.

The Council says recent

events may have highlighted flood matters that dry weather of previous years may have obscured people’s memories.

People can check out the project websites: Bonalbo Flood Study – https://www.bgeeng.com/ floodstudies/Bonalbo Urbenville Flood Study – https://www.bgeeng.com/ floodstudies/Urbenville WoodenbongFlood Study – https://www.bgeeng.com/ floodstudies/Woodenbong Information can be accepted by email to council@kyogle. nsw.gov.au or by post to Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle NSW 2474.

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Your Home & Lifestyle Guide JANUARY 28, 2021

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• Premium properties have attracted lots of buyers !

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Snap shot of market changes from local property expert

By Alexis Galloway

VICKI COOPER

of us in this area, the great ‘Covid Property Crash’ either never WITH the regional property happened at all, or was much market taking the spotlight around softer than expected. the nation, property expert Vicki As far as local buyers were Cooper of @realty in the Northern concerned, interest rates were as Rivers gives more insight into the low as they’re ever likely to be, local changes. and they could see with their own What month do you feel eyes that buyers from cities, who property markets kicked off were tired of lockdowns and had again? discovered they could work from Around Mid Sept to beginning home, were starting to realise of October it started to become they could live a nicer lifestyle for apparent that buyer demand was less money. increasing faster than the desire As these two groups of buyers of property owners to sell. circled… property owners realised But bear in mind, that for some competition would raise prices.

What have been the biggest increases in the market you have seen?

Most of my client growth in the last few months has come from two sectors.

Investors, first time buyers and re-locaters in the $500k to $700k price range.

And lifestyle buyers from $900k to $1.5m Sales at the bottom end of the first group have been quick and often very competitive.

While premium properties have attracted lots of buyers, they have not turned over so rapidly but good prices have been achieved.

Regional Property on the leader board REA Group has launched its Insights Regional Australia Report 2020, analysing markets around the country with Bangalow coming out as one of the leaders.

The report explores how a resurgence in the mining sector and changes to the way Australians are working, as a result of COVID-19, has accelerated interest in regional Australia such as the Northern Rivers.

In recent years, fringe cities adjacent to capital cities have benefited the most from population growth, but fresh data from realestate.com.au shows it is now the more outlying areas that are catching the eye of property hunters off the heels of the pandemic.

The data revealed that over a 20-year period, Bangalow, was one of the areas in the region which has topped the list in

each state.

REA reported, that the popular spot had seen its median house price increase more than 1,200 per cent from $76,025 in 2000 to $1.05 million in 2020.

REA Insights Regional Australia Property Report 2020 Author Nerida Conisbee said the movement out of capital cities has led to strong market conditions in regional Australia.

“Prior to COVID-19, fringe cities were benefitting from population growth and affordability and that trend has continued to accelerate. The biggest change occurring is the rising popularity of areas that are not within commuting distance to a CBD. “Over the last 20-years, beachside areas have become more attractive, which has resulted in significant price growth.”

HomeBuilder the star of economic recovery Driving $50 billion boost to economic activity THE overwhelming success of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme in driving economic recovery is confirmed by new data released today.

“It’s even more proof that a stronger building industry means a stronger economy,” Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia said.

“HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government’s economic recovery plan since it was announced in June last year along with measures such as JobKeeper,” she said.

“HomeBuilder will support $18 billion in new home construction and $50 billion in economic activity across the

January 2021 media release wider economy,” Denita Wawn said.

“The surge in new home construction being driven by HomeBuilder has averted the valley of death that was confronting residential builders and tradies due to the pandemic,” she said.

“Without HomeBuilder thousands of small builder and tradie businesses would have gone under and hundreds of thousands of jobs would have been lost,” Denita Wawn said.

“There is no doubt that the Federal Government’s decisive action to implement HomeBuilder in the eye of the Covid storm saved the day for

thousands of small builders and tradies, the people they employ and communities they support around the country,” Denita Wawn said.

“The success of HomeBuilder also demonstrates that measures that support people to overcome the deposit gap is a game-changer in making homeownership available to more Australians,” she said.

“The benefits of homeownership to individuals, families and the community can never be underestimated and the Government also deserves credit for element of HomeBuilder’s success,” Denita Wawn said.

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX SATURDAY

GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO

SBS, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

NIGELLA’S COOK, EAT, REPEAT

ABC, 7.30pm

While other cooking shows promise fast, simple, weeknight meals of five ingredients or less, Nigella Lawson prefers a much more unhurried pace. Her calm manner and utter joy in food is infectious and her creations always delicious. There is almost a mesmerising ritual to the way she prepares and shares her meals. Tonight, recalling her grandmother’s creme caramel, Nigella prepares a caramel custard. Then, with comfort the main intention, she introduces two dishes that are a perfect match: black pudding meatballs and brown butter colcannon. She also shows off her kitchen gadget cupboard including her electric potato masher.

Who knew they were even a thing?

Depending where you live, you might view the title of this travel show as a little dig in the side as most of the country’s travel plans have been put on hiatus.

But because our backyard has seemingly shrunk, it’s refreshing and inspiring to jump on board Ernie Dingo’s jaunts around this gorgeous country of ours.

Armchair tvourism is reaching new heights. In tonight’s season four return, Ernie is in Queensland, where he travels to Bowen and meets traditional owners who are passionate about saving the sea turtles. Then he heads to the Whitsundays, where the footage of the postcardperfect settings is almost as good as being there.

MONDAY

HOLEY MOLEY AUSTRALIA

PRIME7, 7.30pm

This is mini golf like you’ve never seen before.

Each week, eight Australian golfers will ‘putt’ their skills to the test on a larger-thanlife custom-built course, designed by golfing legend Greg Norman. Comedian and actor Rob Riggle (Step Brothers) is joined by Australian Olympian Matt Shirvington (above) in the commentary box as the contenders step onto the astroturf and try their luck against super-sized versions of classic obstacles including a windmill, a pirate ship and a chicken coop. Of course, there’s a catch – if they don’t land a hole in one, they’ll have to face an extreme Wipeout-style obstacle to get to the next area of the course.

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FRIDAY, January 29 ABC TV (2) 6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (Final, R) 11.00 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure.

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 1.50 What Is Music?

(PG, R) 2.10 The Ex-PM. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R) 6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Dave Faulkner. (R) Julia Zemiro meets Dave Faulkner.

6.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat.

Nigella prepares a caramel custard.

8.05 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the death of a young woman in a suspicious fire.

9.35 Mystery Road. (Mal, R) Reese’s murder sends Jay on a desperate journey to clear Marley’s name before it is too late.

10.25 State Of The Union. (Ml, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Barracuda. (Malv, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.55 Rage Presents Triple J’s Hottest 100 Of 2020. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Rise Of The Clans. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.30 US Railroad Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Harum Scarum.

(1965, G, R) 2.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Animal Embassy: Aditlo Jorge. (R) 1.30 Tennis. Adelaide Superslam.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity…

Get Me Out Of Here! (PGal, R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Planet Of Treasures: Africa. (Final, PG) 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Naomie Harris. Naomie Harris explores her roots.

9.35 VE Day: Minute By Minute.

(PGa, R) Documents the events of VE Day. 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M, R) 11.50 Twin. (Malv, R) 3.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 4.30 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Eliminator.

11.00 MOVIE: Se7en. (1995, MA15+av, R) Two homicide police officers, one about to retire, the other a rookie, must combine their collective talents when they investigate a puzzling series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. Adelaide Superslam. From Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide.

11.00 MOVIE: The Nice Guys.

(2016, MA15+lnsv, R) A deadpan thug-for-hire joins forces with an inept private investigator in ‘70s Los Angeles, where they try to get to the bottom of the mysterious disappearance of a porn star named Misty Mountains. Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice.

1.00 Cybershack. (PG, R) Hosts Charlie Brown, Sara Isakka and Josh Phillipps take a look at the latest in gadgets and games.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. Home shopping.

4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Living Room. (R) Barry wants to transform the backyard of the Doyle family into an entertaining oasis.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mals) Graham Norton is joined by award-winning actor Carey Mulligan, who talks about her role in Promising Young Woman, Broadway star Neil Patrick Harris, and James Norton from Grantchester. Other guests include Ian Wright and Camille Cottin.

10.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 MOVIE: Samson & Delilah. (2009, MA15+) 10.25 Brush With Fame.

10.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 11.45 Catalyst. 12.40am Parks And Recreation. 1.05 Reno 911! 1.25 The IT Crowd. 1.50 Unprotected Sets. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Milwaukee Bucks v Atlanta Hawks.

Replay. 2.00 Heimo’s Arctic Refuge. 2.55 Hunting Hitler. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Only Connect. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Abandoned. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex. (Final) 10.10 Housos. 11.10 Monogamish. 12.10am News. 12.35 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three. (1974, M) 2.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Easy Eats. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless.

2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Planet Earth II. 8.40 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 12.20am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Mission: Impossible. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Nash Bridges. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Mission: Impossible.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3.35pm Horrible Histories. 4.15 Detention Adventure. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Demon Headmaster. 5.30 School Of Rock. 5.50 Sadie Sparks. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.25 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: This Can’t Be Happening At Macdonald Hall. (2017, PG) 8.25 Operation Ouch! Virus Alert! 8.55 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.20 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 9.40 Radiant. 10.10 The Legend Of Korra. 10.30 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Ideal Palace.

Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Legend. (1985, PG) 8.40 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 10.15 From Up On Poppy Hill. (2011, PG) 11.55 Mon Oncle.

(1958, French) 2.05pm Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 3.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 5.25 Florence Foster Jenkins.

(2016, PG) 7.30 Midnight Cowboy. (1969, M) 9.35 Molly’s Game. (2017) 12.10am Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) 2.00 Late Programs. 5.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Fishing

Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Hellfire Heroes. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People.

1.00 Storage Wars. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Your 4x4. 3.30 The Grade Cricketer. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Shipping Wars.

5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Lost In Space. (1998, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: Sphere. (1998, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon BattleBots. 2.00 Malcolm.

2.30 The Six Million Dollar Man. 3.30 The A-Team.

4.30 Knight Rider. 5.30 MOVIE: The Spiderwick Chronicles. (2008, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: King Kong.

(2005, M) 11.10 MOVIE: The Last Dragonslayer.

(2016, M) 1.10am Rivals. 2.10 Dance Moms.

3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Bakugan: Battle Planet.

5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 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 MOVIE: The Legend Of Zorro. (2005, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

3pm ABC News Afternoons. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 Planet America. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30: The Interviews. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Back Roads.

11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Brief. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Planet America. 1.10 ABC Late News. 1.30 Landline: 75 Years Of ABC Rural. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 The Brief.

(Final) 3.00 DW News. (Final) 3.25 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 4.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Sunrise Ceremony. Noon The Point. 1.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 2.00 NITV On The Road: Laura Festival. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked!

3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Tia And Piujuq. (2018) 8.55 Bedtime Stories. 9.05 The Fifth Region. 10.05 Boy Nomad. 10.30 Going Places.

11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Barnwood Builders. 8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Open Homes Australia. Noon Fixer Upper. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 We Bought The Farm. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Raising House.

6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Stay Or Sell. 8.30 Instant Dream House. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 Pool Kings. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

10.00 Food Heroes. 10.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 11.30 How To Cook. Noon Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 12.30 Ready Steady Cook UK. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Martha Bakes. 6.00 Come Dine With Me UK. 7.00 Nigella Bites. 7.30 Made In Britain. 8.30 Rick Stein’s India. 9.40 River Cottage Australia. 10.40 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Molly: The Real Thing. 1.45 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Dog Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction.

4.00 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi.

(Premiere) 8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 The McGregor Angle. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

SATURDAY, January 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Australia Day Live. (PG, R) 2.30 Making Child Prodigies. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline Summer. (R) 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 6.

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Great Irish Railway Journeys. (R) 3.45 Gourmet Farmer. (PG, R) 4.20 Remarkable Places To Eat. (PG, R) 5.30 KGB: The Sword And The Shield.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 12.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Miracle. (2004, PGl, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Animal Embassy.

(PGm, R) 1.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (PG, R) 1.30 Explore. 1.40 MOVIE: House Arrest.

(1996, PGa, R) 3.50 Serengeti. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 6.30 Ent. (PG, R) 7.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 7.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 4x4 Adv. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Beyond The Fire. (PGa) 12.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Jamie & The Nonnas. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (Return) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mals, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.00 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 4. Morse investigates the death of promising young astrophysicist Adam Drake and his girlfriend.

10.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) Frances faces her fear of public speaking.

11.30 Deep Water. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Guest programmed by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) 8.00 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain. (PG, R) 9.00 MOVIE: Once Upon A Time In America. (1984, MA15+av, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Sweet Country.

(2017, Mav, R) 3.00 White Right: Meeting The Enemy. (MA15+al, R) 4.00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier.

11.00 MOVIE: Drive Angry.

(2011, MA15+lsv, R) A vengeful father escapes from hell with Satan’s handgun and chases after a cult leader and his minions men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter, intending to sacrifice her. Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 2021 Sounds Better Together.

(PG) A host of Australian singers perform in a run of COVID-safe shows to lift spirits.

10.00 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988, PGlv, R) Mick Dundee’s girlfriend is kidnapped. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski.

12.10 MOVIE: License To Wed. (2007, Ms, R) 1.55 Explore: Well Bread.

(R) Travel series.

2.05 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The lifeguards push each other to their limits.

7.00 Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly. Part 2 of 3.

8.00 MOVIE: The Girl On The Train.

(2016, Mansv, R) After witnessing an incident from her seat on a train, a divorced alcoholic becomes embroiled in an investigation. Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans.

10.15 MOVIE: The Children Act. (2017, Mls) A judge deals with a case involving a teenager. Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci.

12.20 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.25 Would I Lie To You? 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Mock The Week.

11.50 How To Be Absolutely Fabulous. 12.20am Escape From The City. 1.20 Comedy Up Late. 1.45 News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Brooklyn Nets v Miami Heat. Replay. 2.00 New Girl. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Tent And Sex. 11.30 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 12.25am MOVIE: Venus. (2017, M) 2.05 Mardi Gras Movies Home Grown. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. 12.30pm Dog Patrol.

1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Creek To Coast.

2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Sydney Weekender.

4.00 Creek To Coast. 4.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.20 The Baron. 12.20pm MOVIE: Mystery Junction. (1951, PG) 1.40 MOVIE: Raising The Wind. (1961) 3.35 MOVIE: The Woman In The Window. (1944, PG) 5.35 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: A Bridge Too Far. (1977, M) 11.05 MOVIE: The Gunfight At Dodge City. (1959, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Mission: Impossible. 2.00 iFish.

2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Roads Less Travelled. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

4.05pm Operation Ouch! 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Demon Headmaster. 5.30 School Of Rock. 5.50 Sadie Sparks. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

6.30 Robot Wars. 7.40 Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse.

8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 9.15 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 11.20 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 1.20pm The Ideal Palace.

(2018, PG, French) 3.20 From Up On Poppy Hill.

(2011, PG) 5.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas.

(2017, PG) 6.55 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 8.30 Panic Room. (2002) 10.35 Spoor. (2017, MA15+, Polish) 12.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Aussie Dreamlivers Alaska. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Melbourne v Adelaide. 5.00 Desert Collectors. 6.00 Ultimate Factories. 7.00 Building Giants. 8.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. 9.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 10.00 Air Crash Investigation. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

2pm Xtreme Collxtion. 3.00 Children’s Programs.

3.10 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us. (2018) 5.10 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011, MA15+) 11.40 Stunt Science. 12.40am Fresh Eggs. 1.35 The Top 100 Video Games Of All Time. 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion.

3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon The Neighborhood.

12.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 1.30 Becker.

2.30 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo.

8.00 Kojak. 9.00 Spyforce. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 The Middle. Midnight Shopping.

1.30 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 4.30pm The Business: Summer Series.

4.45 Living With Fire. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Back Roads. (Final) 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.30 Australia’s Black Summer: How It Unfolded.

9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.25 Australian Story.

10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm How To Cook. 2.00 Gourmet Express. 3.00 Cellar Door: NZ. 3.30 Secret Meat Business. 4.00 A Gondola On The Murray. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Cheese Slices. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.35 Pacific Island Food Revolution. (Return) 8.35 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 MOVIE: Tia And Piujuq. (2018) 11.25 The Fifth Region. 12.25pm NITV News: Nula. 12.55 Going Places. 1.55 Bamay. 2.30 Touch Football. WA Super League. 4.00 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay.

6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Everyday Brave. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Bamay. 2.30am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 We Bought The Farm. Noon House Hunters.

12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move. 2.30 Instant Dream House.

3.30 Pool Kings. 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 5.30 Stay Or Sell. 6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Open Homes Australia. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno.

11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Fox Sports News.

2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 31 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. (Return) 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 1.30 Wild Australia: After The Fires. (PG, R) 2.30 War On Waste: The Battle Continues. (PG, R) 3.30 The Mix. (R) 4.00 Soccer. W-League.

Round 6. Canberra United v Adelaide United.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition.

(R) 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 5.00 Travel Man. (R) 5.30 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Pleasantville. (1998, PGls, R) 4.00 Better Homes: Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 The Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 10.30 Peaking: Mark Mathews.

(PGl, R) Follows surfer Mark Mathews.

11.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day 1. Day session.

5.30 Territory Cops. (PGdlv, R) Officers follow a suspicious car.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (Final) 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (Final) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year.

8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

9.15 Stateless. (Malsv, R) Ameer’s lies come undone.

10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 11.00 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 11.45 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Wentworth. (MA15+dlv, R) 4.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Einstein And Hawking: Masters Of The Universe. (R) Part 1 of 2. Explores how Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking helped change our understanding of the universe.

9.20 Trump’s American Carnage.

(M) The story of how Donald Trump’s presidency laid the groundwork for bitter division, violence and insurrection.

10.20 Bamay. (R) A showcase of Australia’s most picturesque and diverse landscapes shot from the air.

5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Knockout.

11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+adv, R) Documents shocking emergency calls, including a tragic family massacre.

12.00 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A paramedic is called to the aid of his boss, who may have broken his ribs after being hit by a car. Two electricians are rushed into Trauma after receiving serious burns from an electric shock. Narrated by Chris Gabardi.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight: Grand Reunion.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 Seduced By Evil. Takes a look at the case of Derek Alldred.

11.15 Nine News Late.

11.45 Killer On The Line. (Mav, R) 12.35 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PG) Aussie celebrities compete in a test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.00 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mals, R) Guests include Neil Patrick Harris, Carey Mulligan, James Norton, Ian Wright and Camille Cottin.

10.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

11.00 Bull. (R) Bull and Benny defend a young mother.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 9.30 Enslaved.

(Premiere) 10.30 Catalyst. 11.30 Auschwitz Untold: In Colour. 12.40am You Can’t Ask That. 1.00 Restoration Australia. 1.55 Comedy Up Late. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 Basketball. NBA. New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets. 1.30pm New Girl.

2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 5.00 Basketball. NBL. Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers. 7.00 Abandoned Places. 7.30 The Last Man On Earth. 7.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Why Women Kill. 9.25 United Shades Of America. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 10.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 All The Things. 2.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Wild Bill.

(Premiere) 9.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 1.30am Medical Rookies.

2.00 Brit Cops. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.25 Dangerman. 12.45pm Getaway.

1.45 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 3.30 MOVIE: Indiscreet. (1958, PG) 5.30 Tennis.

Melbourne Summer Series. Day 1. Night session.

11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue Red Centre Adventure. 9.00 Mega Mechanics. 10.00 One Strange Rock. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors.

2.00 Beyond The Fire. 2.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.30 Reel Action. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

3.05pm Teenage Boss. 3.35 Horrible Histories. 4.15 Detention Adventure. 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 The Demon Headmaster. (Final) 5.30 School Of Rock.

5.50 Sadie Sparks. 6.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Robot Wars. 7.40 All Hail King Julien.

8.00 Slugterra. 8.45 Scream Street. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra.

9.55 Rage. 2am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 From Up On Poppy Hill. (2011, PG) 10.10 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 11.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 1.30pm My Neighbour Totoro.

(1988, PG) 3.10 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 4.50 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 6.50 Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 8.30 Miriam Lies. (2018, M, Spanish) 10.10 Julieta. (2016, M, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 River To Reef: Retro. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Richmond v Brisbane Lions. 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Fremantle v GWS. 6.00 Last Car Garage. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Caddyshack. (1980, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Caddyshack II. (1988, PG) 12.45am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Look Who’s Talking. (1989, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: The Little Rascals.

(1994) 7.00 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Evolution. (2001, PG) 11.00 MOVIE: Brüno. (2009, MA15+) 12.35am Surfing Australia TV. 1.05 Mike Tyson Mysteries.

1.15 Dance Moms. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Thunderbirds. 4.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Fam. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 Neighbours. 11.30 The Neighborhood. 1pm Becker. 2.00 The Middle. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 10.30 2 Broke Girls.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Mom. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News. 2.25 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Call To Arms: The Liberation Of East Timor. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Bee Cause. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.25 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Poh & Co. Best Bites. 2.00 Gourmet Express. 3.00 Cellar Door: NZ. 3.30 Secret Meat Business. 4.00 A Gondola On The Murray.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Heston’s Feasts.

6.30 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill. 7.00 Asia Unplated.

7.30 Cook Like An Italian. 8.00 Heart And Soul.

8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Gino’s Italian Escape. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked!

10.00 Softball. SA Premier League. 11.30 Netball.

SA Premier League. 12.40pm Football. Monsoon AFL. 2.00 African Football. 3.45 Football. NTFL. 5.45 African News. 6.00 APTN National News.

6.30 Artefact. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.40 Adam Goodes: The Final Quarter. 10.10 The Point. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Restored. 10.00 Fixer Upper. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 House Hunters. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Open Homes Australia. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight.

8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, February 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.45 Meet The Ferals. (R) 2.00 Unforgotten. (Malsv, R) 2.45 First Nation Farmers. (R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PGa, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Jeopardy! (Return, PG) 5.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Tiny House Of Terror. (2017, Mv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Man, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues.

11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Day session.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (Final) 8.30 Four Corners. (Return) 9.15 Media Watch. (Return, PG) 9.35 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (Premiere, PG) 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.30 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R) 12.20 Wentworth. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth.

(MA15+av, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.25 SBS World News.

7.35 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 The Story Of The Songs. (Premiere, M) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 11.50 Outlander. (MA15+a, R) 1.55 Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. (Ma, R) 3.45 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (Return, PGav) 7.30 Holey Moley Australia.

(Premiere, PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course.

9.00 9-1-1. (Return, M) The team responds when a dam breaks.

10.00 The Rookie. (Mv) 11.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa) 12.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight: Grand Reunion.

9.00 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

10.15 Nine News Late.

10.45 Children Who Kill. (Mal, R) 11.40 The First 48. (Mav, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

(Return) Fourteen teams of two people in a pre-existing relationship embark on a journey around Australia.

9.00 MOVIE: Peppermint.

(2018, MA15+av) A woman seeks revenge against those responsible for killing her husband and daughter. Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr, John Ortiz.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. 9.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.35 Escape From The City. 11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.15am Would I Lie To You? 12.45 Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.30 Unprotected Sets. 2.25 News Update.

2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.30 SBS Courtside. 11.00 NBA. Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets. 1.30pm Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

1.40 VICE World Of Sports. 2.05 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.55 Earthworks. 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.10 This Week. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street.

6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 RocKwiz. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 MOVIE: The Falcon In Mexico. (1944, PG) Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 9.30 Customs.

10.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat.

4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 1. Night session. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. Noon Nash Bridges.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

4.05pm Operation Ouch! 4.30 Almost Never. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse.

8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage.

11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.20 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 9.20 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 11.15 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 1.05pm Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 2.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas.

(2017, PG) 4.40 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 6.20 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 8.00 Run Lola Run. (1998, M, German) 9.30 Sicilian Ghost Story. (2017, MA15+, Italian) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Last Car Garage. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Bushfire Wars. 12.30 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue.

3.00 Bushfire Wars. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Restoration Workshop. 8.30 MOVIE: Patriot Games. (1992, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 11.00 Police Ten 7. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Bromans. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 1. Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 The Neighborhood.

9.00 Friends. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Becker. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 2.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (Final) 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Secret Meat Business. 1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Watts On The Grill. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Food Fight Club. 7.30 John Torode’s Asia. 8.30 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. (Premiere) 9.40 River Cottage Australia. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Artefact. 2.30 Clinton’s Walk For Justice.

3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News.

7.30 Yulubidyi - Until The End. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Raising House. 11.00 We Bought The Farm.

11.30 House Hunters. Noon Restored. 1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 You Live In What? 3.00 The Block. 4.00 We Bought The Farm. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Flipping Virgins.

11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, February 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Bee Cause. (R) 11.00 Gardening Aust. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Mals, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PG, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues.

11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 2. Day session.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Return) 8.30 Designing A Legacy. (Ml) Tim Ross looks at iconic homes.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 ABC Late News.

11.05 Glitch. (Final, Malv, R) 12.00 Wentworth. (Mals, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time.

2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Wentworth. (Mals, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Pressure Point. (M) 9.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. (PG) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The A Word. (Mals) 12.00 The Pier. (Malsv, R) 12.55 Deep State. (MA15+v, R) 4.00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course.

9.00 The Good Doctor. (Return, M) Shaun treats a patient with an unpredictable illness unlike anything he has ever seen before.

10.00 The Resident. (Return, M) Conrad and Nic prepare for their wedding.

11.00 Station 19. (Mal) 12.00 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides.

8.30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

9.45 Murder, Lies And Alibis: The Bank Job. (MA15+lv, R) The story of a notorious bank heist.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year Asia. (PGls, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

The teams take on some of the toughest surf conditions and complete a rigorous series of challenges.

9.00 NCIS. (M) McGee and his wife Delilah’s holiday to The Bahamas transforms into a high-stakes mission.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Deeks struggles during training.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 7.55 Doctor Who. 8.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.45 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.10 The IT Crowd. (Final) 10.35 Frontline. 11.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 1.20am Parks And Recreation.

1.40 Reno 911! 2.05 Unprotected Sets. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. Atlanta Hawks v Los Angeles Lakers. 2pm The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch.

5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Fringe Nation: Extremists In America. 9.20 The 2000s. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Sydney Weekender. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 The Bay. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 9.30 Customs.

10.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 2. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Tennis.

ATP Cup. Day 2. Night session. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 CSI: Miami.

12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Almost Never. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 All Hail King Julien.

8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage. 11.00 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 8.30 Tom Thumb. (2001, PG, French) 10.10 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.50 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 1.50pm Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 3.45 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 5.55 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 7.45 Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 9.30 The Forbidden Kingdom. (2008, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue.

3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

(Return) 10.30 Yukon Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 11.00 Police Ten 7. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 2. Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News.

1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens.

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. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 One Plus One. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Watts On The Grill.

3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Food Fight Club. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey. 9.00 Luke Nguyen’s Food Trail. 9.30 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.10 Boy Nomad.

2.30 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 African American: Many Rivers To Cross. 8.30 Superstition.

9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa.

10.00 Football. NTFL. Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Flipping Virgins. 2.00 Fixer Upper. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 We Bought The Farm. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. (Premiere) 8.30 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend.

9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live.

10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 Fox Sports News.

11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, February 3 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (PGal, R) 11.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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 PBS News. 2.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 2.30 Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence. (PGa, R) 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues.

11.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 3. Day session.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return) 9.00 Aftertaste. (Premiere, Mls) 9.30 QI. (PG) 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 1.05 Parliament. 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth. (MA15+als, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG) 8.30 The Last Journey Of The Vikings. (PG) 9.30 Vikings. (MA15+) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 11.50 MOVIE: 1987: When The Day Comes. (2017, MA15+v, R) 2.15 Fourth Estate: The NY Times And Trump. (Ml, R) 3.50 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Dean calls in a favour from the old crew.

7.30 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) Contestants tackle a mini golf course.

9.00 MOVIE: Captain America: The First Avenger. (2011, Mv, R) During World War II, a young man volunteers for a top-secret research project which turns him into a superhero. Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell.

11.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.00 Code Black. (Mas, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGlns) Narrated by Denise Scott.

8.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding.

(2019, Ml) A woman searches for her mother. Miranda Tapsell, Gwilym Lee. 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The InBetween. (Mav) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia.

The teams seek help from the locals for an iconic outback challenge, the dunny derby.

9.00 Bull. (Mv, R) Bull and Benny search for jurors who sympathise with dysfunctional family relationships when they defend Bull’s old friend, an in-debt gambler accused of killing her wealthy father to gain her inheritance.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Designing A Legacy. 9.45 Restoration Australia. 10.45 Enslaved.

11.50 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 12.50am Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.30 Unprotected Sets. 1.55 News Update.

2.00 Close. 5.00 The Day Henry Met. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets. Replay. 2.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch.

5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Your Name. (2016, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. (2001, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement.

12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Make It Yours. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

9.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 9.30 Customs.

10.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 3. Day session. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Heartbeat. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Tennis.

ATP Cup. Day 3. Night session. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 12.10am Shopping.

2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Almost Never. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 All Hail King Julien.

8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

9.30 The Legend Of Korra. 9.55 Rage. 11.00 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dean Spanley. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.10 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 9.20 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 11.10 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 1.20pm The Nutty Professor. (1963, PG) 3.20 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 5.50 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.50 Summer Of ’92. (2015, M, Danish) 9.30 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series.

Night session. 11.00 Police Ten 7. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 The Horn. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 3. Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 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 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 Capital Hill.

2.00 Parliament. 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Wok X Pot. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari.

4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Food Fight Club. 7.30 Island Feast. 8.00 Italian Food Safari. 8.30 Let’s Brunch. 9.00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 9.30 River Cottage Aust.

10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Race For Justice. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.55 Our Stories. 7.10 News.

7.20 First Australians. 8.30 The Whole Table. 9.30 When The Natives Get Restless. 10.00 News. 10.10 Red Earth Uncovered. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm We Bought The Farm. 1.00 Getaway.

1.30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Humble. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 We Bought The Farm. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Good Bones. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 10.30 How Close Can I Beach? 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live.

10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 Fox Sports News.

11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, February 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) 11.00 Designing A Legacy. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly. (R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.00 Escape From The City. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Where Are You Really From?

(PG, R) 2.45 Rome Unpacked. (PG, R) 5.05 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.35 Jeopardy! (PG)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Wrong Teacher. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Hope Springs.

(2012, Mas, R) Meryl Streep.

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. (Return, PG) 8.30 Q+A. (Return) 9.35 To Be Advised.

10.35 ABC Late News.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.05 Wentworth. (Mlv, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time.

1.55 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Wentworth. (Mlv, R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG) 8.30 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep.

9.35 World On Fire. (M) 10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Malv, R) 12.10 Home Ground. (MA15+l, R) 2.10 The Little Drummer Girl. (Masv, R) 4.00 Inside North Korea’s Dynasty. (PGv, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) A mysterious woman arrives in town. Justin gets serious with Ziggy.

Christian looks for a place to live.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

The Challenger.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 4. Night session. From Melbourne Park.

11.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

12.00 The Horn: The Smallest Price. (Malm, R) Follows the work of a search and rescue team.

1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Ambulance. (Mal, R) A fivevictim stabbing is reported.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mads) The team questions a group of university roommates when a young Italian woman goes missing.

10.30 This Is Us. Kevin embarks on a stressful road trip.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Mock The Week.

9.20 Hard Quiz. 9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. 10.45 Rise Of The Animals. 11.45 Parks And Recreation. 12.05am Reno 911! 12.30 Unprotected Sets. (Final) 12.50 Would I Lie To You? 1.20 QI. 1.50 Brassic. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets. Replay. 2.00 Post Radical. 2.50 Hunting Hitler. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Only Connect. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

9.20 Skin: A History Of Nudity In The Movies. 11.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 Australia’s Best Backyards.

1.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Easy Eats. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973, PG) 5.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 4. Night session. 7.30 Poirot. 9.30 The First 48. 10.30 The Disappearance. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon Nash Bridges.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 CSI: Miami.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 L.A.’s Finest. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

5pm 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Teenage Boss. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Danger Mouse. 8.55 Total DramaRama. 9.10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 The Legend Of Korra.

9.55 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Nutty Professor. Continued. (1963, PG) 7.25 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 9.25 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 11.55 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 2.05pm Dilili In Paris. (2018, PG, French) 3.45 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 5.35 Complicity. (2018, PG, Japanese) 7.45 Raising Arizona. (1987, M) 9.30 Pan’s Labyrinth. (2006, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Hellfire Heroes. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Swamp People. 1.00 Storage Wars Canada. 2.00 Back Country Rescue. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Hellfire Heroes. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Day session. 6pm Australian Open Tennis Draw. 7.00 Tennis. Melbourne Summer Series. Night session.

11.00 Police Ten 7. Midnight Quantum Leap. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 4. Replay. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo.

3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Judging Amy. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Fam. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 11.00 Frasier. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Friends. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 Drum.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Back Roads. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Lidia’s Italy. 3.00 Wok X Pot. 3.30 How To Cook. 4.00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 6.30 Food Fight Club. 7.30 The Incredible Spice Men. 8.00 Asia Unplated. 8.30 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape. 9.00 Food Heroes. 9.30 River Cottage Aust. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Red Earth Uncovered. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 Move It Mob Style. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Last King Of Scotland. (2006, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Home Town. Noon Barnwood Builders. 2.00 How Close Can I Beach?

3.00 The Block. 4.00 We Bought The Farm. 4.30 House Hunters. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper.

9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Raising House. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 7.30 Fox Sports News. 8.00 The Kenny Report. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

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Theatre sector catches up for NORPA picnic THEATRE lovers and Northern Rivers artists are being invited to a special State of the Sector Picnic at the NORPA Courtyard, Thursday, 28 January from 5-7pm.

Usually a formal address, the NORPA artistic director and CEO Julian Louis said with the arts sector being hit by the Covid lockdowns it was decided by NORPA and Theatre Network NSW to make this year’s event a more informal picnic.

He said the idea was to allow people to gather, chat and reconnect.

The event will feature short talks by writer/director Kate McDowell, writer/ comedian Mark Swivel, and choreographer/teacher Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal will

FILM REVIEW

by Tania Phillips THE DRY (MA) Starring: Eric Bana, Genevieve O’Reilly, John Polson, Keir O’Donnell Dir: Robert Connolly Running time: 1h2 57 PAST and present collide when federal police officer Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) returns to his drought-sticken hometown in country Australia to attend a tragic funeral.

Investigations into a current tragedy remind him of why he left town in the first place.

Often when flashbacks and the present are intertwined it becomes a mess – hard to follow but The Dry, directed by Robert Connolly, successfully mixes two timelines to create a desperate and gripping story. A snapshot of how closed and close living in a small country town can be even in a land as wide and open as ours. It showcases a town and a land under the extreme pressure of a drought – cracking and changing under extreme heat and lack of nourishment.

The 2016 novel by Jane Harper – walked off bookshelves – bookstores were forever opening new boxes and stacking fast vanishing piles as we clambered to read this very Australian thriller. I never got around to it but now – after sitting in a cinema – gripping the arms of my seat, I kind of wished I had. Dropping noir twists like much needed rain drops on parched earth of the

$15,000 residencies for artists to develop new work, two INFORM (intensive workshop) opportunities, upcoming auditions for NORPA homegrown works and platforms for experimental short works.

Choreographer Jade Dewi, writer/comedian Mark Swivel, writer/director Kate McDowell. each present a short-talks on the subject -There is no ‘New Normal’. You are the NSW Arts Minister, what is your vision be for the Arts, and the role it plays in the wider community in a post pandemic, climate impact world?

“These are pivotal times

Victorian bush – this is a story that works with it’s location and because of it. The imagery of the drought adds to the desperation and mystery of the story making the location one of the prime characters in Connolly’s film. The book was adapted by producer Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies) but while Papandrea was able to swap Sydney’s northern beaches for California with BLL – this time around he thankfully understood that it is the location that makes this story.

Bana as Falk puts in what could easily be the performance of his career, understatedly powerful as the man trying to wrap his head around what is occurring in the place he grew up in – the place he was rejected from 20 years earlier. Joe Klocek is impressive as the younger version of the character adding beautifully to the depth created

by Bana.

A stellar Aussie cast including must-have cast members Julia Blake and Bruce Spence and promising newcomers settle around Bana lifting it even further.

In a regular year this movie would have stood out – in a year like the one we have just lived through – this is a movie not only worth seeing – it’s a cultural must. Australian movies can be hit and miss with a lot of viewers but when we do it right, when we are true to our own voices, the result is sublime. This is a gripping, heartwrenching piece of cinema.

for the arts in our region, there are many challenges and uncertainties but also stories of hope, renewal and connection,” Louis said.

“We’re looking forward to getting together with artists and our community to have a yarn, ponder some of the big and small questions, share

some of NORPA’s vision for this year and to just feel reconnected.”

The State of the Sector Picnic will also be an opportunity to hear more about creative programs NORPA has for artists and the local community this year. These include two

What: State of the Sector Picnic - NORPA and Theatre Network NSW Who: Featuring Jade Dewi, Mark Swivel and Kate McDowell When: Thursday 28 January, 5-7pm Where: NORPA Courtyard Bar Cost: Free Additional information: BYO picnic blanket and nibblies, NORPA bar will be operating from 5pm.

Contact: www.norpa.org.au

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January 28, 2021

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LISMORE THEATRE LIGHTS UP THEIR STAGE THE Lismore Theatre Company went “black” just before their first play for 2020 but a year later they are back ready and raring to go.

The company will start their new season with Educating Rita playing from 11-28 February at the company’s Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah.

The production – now a year in the making after being just days from lights up last year when Covid closed things down – is believed to be the regions first live theatre of the year.

“It’s been a very challenging year,” LTC president Sharon Brodie said.

“For our entire season to have to be packed up was so difficult for a communitybased group. We’re a not-forprofit organization, all the money that we make from any show that we do goes back into creating more shows and creating opportunities at our theatre for the community.

“In 2020 we had all the normal expenses that we have in terms of rent, phone bills and electricity bills and we had

absolutely no income.

“We genuinely believe that we’re offering a unique service to the community, it’s an opportunity for the general public to have a go, to express themselves and we work with all kinds of people from the community and we love that we can do that. We also create good quality theatre at a high standard that the community can enjoy.

“For lots of people who can’t afford to spend a hundred dollars to go to a show in Brisbane but they can afford $25 to come to one of our shows and we want to make that a rewarding and memorable experience.”

But while the theatre wasn’t operational last year, Sharon said the company never considered disbanding and instead used the time to work on their building.

“We got a grant the year before to improve theatre,” she said.

“I just took the time in 2020 to replace roofs, have the building painted. Inside we’ve had some chairs replaced so that everything is fresh and

Elyse Dallinger as Rita and Gray Wilson as Frank in LTCs Educating Rita – the company’s first show since the Covid lock-down. ready for customers to start coming in.

“I think we’ve used our time really well while we’ve been in the dark as we like to call it in the theatre.

“While we’ve been dark, we’ve looked at what can we do to use this time affectively, how can we improve our theatre so it’s a more pleasurable experience to come and attend. While we were locked down and we weren’t able to be meeting I was offering our theatre

community play readings, catchups on zoom to read plays together – just to keep everybody interested in what we were doing.”

She said at this stage they were on-track to open with Educating Rita in February, but they won’t be at their full capacity.

“Covid Restrictions mean that we’re at about 75 per cent capacity so we’re having to leave seats vacant so that we’re creating appropriate social distancing,” Sharon said.

“We’ve also had to put a lot of measures in place to protect our members and the general public who want to attend things at the theatre.

“We’ve gone out and purchased automatic hand sanitizing dispensing unit, we’ve set up QR codes and we’ve created Covid Safe work practices that our volunteers have to be trained in, so they understand out to clean the theatre properly.

“We would be in absolute despair if anyone got sick from visiting out theatre so we’re working very hard to ensure that the public and our members are safe to come and attend the theatre.”

To ensure audiences are COVIDSafe, LTC is limiting audience numbers, instigating various hygiene measures, only offering on-line ticket sales and complying with regulations including use of the ServiceNSW QR registration. Bookings can be made at www.

Lismoretheatrecompany.org.au for the nine shows over three weekends, including Sunday matinees.

Ellen and Mandy look for women like us YES – middle-aged women are funny too – that’s what standups Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs may have set out to prove when the kicked off their first Women Like Us in Lismore five years ago.

But with their Women Like Us show now racking up almost 170 shows – including two new performances for Lismore and Murwillumbah in February – they’ve more than proved that.

Back the, realising they were an anomaly in their industry – kick arse comics but middle aged women – they realised that it didn’t matter how good they were, they were always going to be behind the eightball in an industry that favours under 30’s and is dominated by blokes.

“After years of performing for women’s luncheons and fundraisers to audiences that fangirled them like crazy, we both decided that there was an audience out there for them – we just had to go out there and find them,” Mandy said.

So began Women Like Us and that first show in Lismore.

The duo are now bringing their new Women Like Us

Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan look for Women Like Us.

show to the Lismore Workers Club on Thursday February 13.

“Covid gave us a chance to re-invent the show and we are loving getting out in our local community, back into the arms of our local crowds,” Mandy added.

They are also heading to the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah on Saturday, February 27.

“Don’t expect conversations about Tinder ..it’s more about the ordinary experiences of life as mothers and wives,” she said.

What the duo didn’t expect was how warmly they’d be received.

“Women Like Us has become one of the most in demand touring comedy shows on the regional circuit,” Mandy

said.

So after months of cleaning cupboards, knitting beanies and making sour dough, Women Like Us’ Ellen Briggs and Mandy Nolan are reinvigorated.

With their families unable to provide the thrill of a real live audience in what had been described by one or both of the women as a ‘hostage’

situation, the two comedians are chomping at the bit to get back in front of their favourite audiences!

“With regulations easing in NSW, people are returning to clubs and pubs, and in the entertainment industry it’s time to shake off the doom of last year with some laughter,” she added.

“In the ‘no dancing no standing’ world, comedy is perfect! You have to sit down, not sing, not dance and try not to touch each other!”

So find out how COVID was for Women Like Us. “Laughter as they say is the best way to survive anything, and heck after what we have all been through –we sure need a laugh!” Mandy joked.

Women Like Us is on at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday 13 Feb, doors open 7pm for an 8pm start.

Also at The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah on Saturday 27 Feb at 8pm.

Cost: All tix $40 online at womenlikeus.com.au Social distancing is observed so numbers are limited.

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

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January 28, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS

JOBKEEPER FLAW CREATES STAFFING ISSUES FOR STRUGGLING SMALL BUSINESSES THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is calling on the Federal Government to change JobKeeper rules to allow struggling small businesses to replace staff.

Ms Carnell says as the economy recovers from the COVID crisis and more jobs become available, small businesses that are still trying to get back on their feet are losing their staff and cannot hire replacement employees under JobKeeper rules.

“While some small businesses are doing well, there are a significant proportion of small businesses that are still doing it tough,” Ms Carnell says.

“JobKeeper was reduced again on 4 January, 2021, and with some eligible businesses unable to afford to top up wages, they are having to reduce the hours of their staff.

“It means staff are resigning to go to jobs offering more hours and pay.

“While the JobKeeper program was originally

designed to allow businesses to keep their existing staff, the economic recovery is presenting new challenges for some small businesses.

“Under JobKeeper rules, eligible businesses cannot replace their staff with a new staff member and still attract the government payment.

“Unfortunately this rule has the unintended consequence of increasing the divide between the haves and have nots in the small business sector.

“From a struggling small business perspective, this JobKeeper rule makes a bad situation worse because they are losing their staff and cannot afford to replace them.

“It’s imperative that the government changes JobKeeper so that small businesses that have been hit hardest by the COVID crisis can replace their staff to help them get their businesses back up-and-running.

“Our national economic recovery will be driven by jobs growth and that’s why it’s critical to support small business employers during this difficult time to allow them to survive, grow and hire in the future.”

$4.7m to boost food and garden waste recycling and research THE NSW Government is ramping up its support for waste recycling, with more than four million dollars invested to keep household and general waste out of landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Director Circular Economy Programs Kathy Giunta says the latest boost comes on top of the tens of millions of dollars already invested by the state government.

“Thousands more NSW households will be able to recycle their food and garden waste at the kerbside and more support is being provided to commercial waste operators for R & D into alternative waste treatments.

“NSW is leading the way in avoiding and recycling food waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with $3.67 million being awarded to 9 projects to support new collections and increased processing capacity,” Ms Giunta said.

“These grants are the latest in the NSW Government’s investment to transform organics recovery in NSW over the past seven years.

They include $1 million to Veolia to upgrade its Woodlawn Facility to process 30,000 tonnes of sourceseparated food and garden waste and trials for food-only

collections in residential units in Parramatta and Wollongong.

“New or expanded kerbside collection services for food and garden organics – FOGO - will also be rolled out in the Randwick, Tamworth, Hay, Murray River, Cootamundra and Federation council areas.

These new services will not only help divert organics waste from landfill and reduce methane emissions, they also enable this valuable resource to be professionally processed into compost to provide further benefits by boosting local soil.”

Ms Giunta said building

on the $105.5 million food and garden waste program funded through the Waste Less Recycle More (WLRM) program over the past seven years, these grants mean 50 councils in NSW have now been supported to divert almost 200,000 tonnes of organics waste from landfill each year, reducing an estimated 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO²-e).

The funding is part of a $24 million Alternative Waste Technology (AWT) Transition Package, announced in March 2020 to support AWT processors and local councils

transition from mixed waste recycling to source separated organics. It also includes a remaining $3.5 million from the WLRM Organics Infrastructure Fund. The grants are administered by the NSW Environmental Trust in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority.

Ms Giunta said these new kerbside services and additional processing capacity support the NSW commitment under the Net Zero Plan Stage 1 for net zero emissions from organics waste in landfill by 2030.

“Three companies have

been awarded a total of $1.04 million to conduct five projects under the AWT Research & Development program to invest in creating alternative products from the waste stream.

“The three companies – Suez Recycling, Veolia Environmental Services and Global Renewables Eastern Creek will work on projects to scale up prototype equipment, trial materials in brick creation, trial the replacement of virgin mine rehabilitation products and conduct a feasibility study into food and garden organics processing,” Ms Giunta said.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 14, 2021

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SUBARU OUTBACK RANGE EXPANDED

By Ewan Kennedy SUBARU Outback range that will be available for sale in Australia from March 2021 has a heavily revised 2.5 litre Boxer engine with nearly seven per cent more power (138 kW) and four per cent more torque (245 Nm).

The result is braked towing capacity of 2,000 kilograms.

Inside there’s the largest Outback cabin to date with key interior dimensions.

There’s a larger, wideropening cargo area.

A high definition 11.6inch head unit vertical infotainment system that’s operated in a similar manner to a smartphone or tablet.

A clever feature is a passenger seat cushion airbag

that’s designed to push up the front section of the seat during a crash. This helps to prevent forward movement of the occupant’s waist and also stops the body from sinking below the seatbelt.

FEATURES Black exterior highlights; Water repellent sports seat trim; Heated front seats; Heated rear outboard seats; Front View Monitor; Side View Monitor; A handsfree powered tailgate with memory height function; Roof rails with green highlights; Satellite navigation; Dark metallic finish for alloy wheels.

Subaru Outback is one of the favourites for Aussies to drive outback.

TOURING ADDITIONS Nine Harman Kardon speakers, subwoofer and amplifier.

CD player located in centre console box.

Nappa leather accented seat trim.

Electric sunroof.

Heated steering wheel.

Silver roof rails, with integrated cross bars that can be stowed when not needed.

Gloss finish for alloy wheels.

Full Australian specifications will be released closer to the March 2021 on-sale. We will provide these as soon as we have them.

Blair Read, Subaru Australia General Manager, said: “Based on customer feedback, we’ve made a conscious decision to take Outback considerably up market, confirming its status as the flagship in the Subaru range.

“The aggressive rugged

design, along with the suite of luxury features, technology, infotainment and safety inherent in every Outback will only add to its rock-solid reputation for value and whole-of-life costs.”

MODEL RANGE Outback: $39,990 Outback Sport: $44,490 Touring: $47,790 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Subaru dealer for drive-away prices.

PORSCHE BOXSTER 25 YEARS

By Ewan Kennedy PORSCHE is celebrating the 25th birthday of its Boxster 25 Years with limited edition of just 1250 units worldwide.

Porsche is offering the Boxster 25 Years in GT silver metallic although deep black metallic and carrara white metallic are also available.

The special model combines a Bordeaux leather interior with a red fabric convertible top. The convertible top bears embossed Boxster 25 lettering. Both are also available in black.

The fuel filler cap has ‘Porsche’ script from the Exclusive Design range.

This shines in an aluminium look as do the high-gloss tailpipes of the sports exhaust system while the windscreen surround is finished in contrasting black.

An interior package in aluminium, 14-way electrically adjustable sports seats, door sill trims with “Boxster 25” lettering and the heated GT multifunction sports leather steering wheel are just some of the features on the new model’s extended standard equipment list.

Limited edition Boxster 25 celebrates a quarter century of the popular Porsche convertible.

The power plant of the anniversary edition offers pure exhilaration: the 4.0-litre flat-six engine of the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is also used as a higher-power variant in the purist 718 Spyder.

With effortless response, exceptional power delivery and a rich sound, the highrevving 294 kW / 400 PS* (horsepower) naturally aspirated engine guarantees an especially emotive driving experience.

Porsche is offering the

Boxster 25 Years with a manual six-speed transmission and a seven-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission.

Other standard features include Porsche Active Suspension Management sports suspension, which is 10 millimetres lower, and Porsche Torque Vectoring with mechanical limited-slip differential. They combine remarkable ride comfort and sporty, dynamic handling.

In Australia, the Boxster 25 Years will be equipped with

automatic dimming mirrors and rain sensor, seat heating, Lane Change Assist, cruise control, ParkAssist (front and rear) including reversing camera, Porsche Entry & Drive, interior surveillance, 2-zone automatic climate control, Light Design Package, Apple CarPlay® and digital radio.

The new Boxster 25 Years is available to order now and is scheduled to arrive in Australia in April 2021. Prices start from $183,900.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 14, 2021

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Suzuki Ignis puts on its party dress ROAD TEST

By Derek Ogden THE revamped compact Suzuki SUV / hatchback has an engaging ‘funk factor’, according to Stephen Craig, general manager, sales and marketing for Suzuki Queensland, the source of our test vehicle.

“Aesthetically, it blends with the revitalised cityscapes where former warehouses and mercantile shipping buildings now are homes to trendy design-savvy professionals,” he says.

“It also blends perfectly with the CBD and city fringe urban landscape from a practical point of view, where it easily slots into compromised parking spaces.”

So, there you are… Anyhow, make up your own mind when considering it, or others in this class.

Coming in two variants – GL and GLX – the entry-level GL enters the market at a drive-away price of $18,990 for the five-speed manual, with CVT continuously variable transmission adding $1000.

The GLX, which adds climate control air con, upgraded sound system, different interior trim and 16-inch alloy wheels, among other features, tops out at $20,990.

Genuine Suzuki accessories can customise the Ignis with a range of colours for the surrounds on the centre console, transmission, surrounds, grab handles on the doors, rear view mirrors and fog lights.

Also included are colour coordinated grille trim and centre garnish, wheel decals, side stripes and C-pillar gill slits. In keeping with the season, the test car sported red highlights on a white background. Ho-ho-ho!

STYLING The new exterior, according to Suzuki, takes its cues from contemporary urban design trends as illustrated by innercity revival architecture. This is particularly emphasised up front with the new radiator grille. Below this sits a bolder lower grille and air dam.

INTERIOR Remembering the Ignis is less than 3.7 metres long and 1.7 metres wide, the hatchback’s

The Suzuki Ignis is dressed up for the new year upright stance gives rise to generous head room in the cabin, which also is matched by good shoulder space and a fair amount of knee room in the rear.

Interior accents depend on the exterior colour, with white, grey and black getting dark blue tones on the centre console, door grips and seat stitching; red, ivory and hues silver.

Standard appointments include cruise control with speed limiter, tinted windows, leather covered three-spoke sports-style steering wheel with audio and cruise controls and hands-free phone operation.

INFOTAINMENT A 7-inch touch screen provides access to a radio channels, music, auxiliary inputs, USB and SD card access, while smartphone comes via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirror Link, as well as the screen delivering satellite navigation and rear-view camera vision for help when reverse parking.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Ignis GLX is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with light-on outputs of 66 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 120 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm, mated with a continuous variable automatic transmission.

Claimed fuel consumption of 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres is the reward for such placid performance.

SAFETY Sadly, the Ignis has a dearth of the latest active safety

technology such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring or rear cross-traffic alert and no roadside assist.

However, all models do get dual front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags, six in all.

DRIVING It was a dark and stormy night but the little Ignis GLX, with grown-ups in all seating positions on board, made the short trip from restaurant to occupants’ homes with nary a protest, apart from the odd unexpected sharp shift down of the CVT under the excess load.

With 180 mm ground clearance, the Ignis handled minor inundation of suburban streets with space to spare.

Indeed, the only complaint from the back was the opening of the power windows, letting in rain, by occupants inadvertently leaning on the door armrest-mounted switches.

As mentioned above, a top performer in fuel economy, the manual GL comes with a miserly consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100km on the combined urban / highway

on the steering wheel and displays information including instant and average fuel consumption, driving range to empty and average speed.

Suzuki, for some reason, takes a detour on conventional thinking by offering a 50:50 split rear seat on the GLX rather than the 60:40 on the GL. In effect, that means Suzuki has four and five (say four-anda-half seat) versions.

Like the seating, I’m ambivalent here. cycle. The CVT car claims 4.9 litres.

Actual fuel consumption of our GLX test car ranged from 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the suburban environment and as low as 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres on a motorway run.

A trip computer is easily accessible from controls

SUMMARY Looking beyond the lack of safety technology, the Ignis GLX is a proficient compact passenger car with interior space and splashes of design highlights that set it apart from most rivals in the segment.

AT A GLANCE Suzuki Ignis GL Manual $18,990 driveaway Suzuki Ignis GL CVT $19,990 Suzuki GLX CVT $20,990 SPECIFICATIONS (Suzuki Ignis GLX 1.2L Dualjet 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, FWD SUV) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.242 litres Configuration: Four cylinders in line Maximum Power: 66 kW @ 6000 rpm Maximum Torque: 120 Nm @ 4400 rpm Fuel Type: Premium unleaded petrol 98 RON Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 4.7 L/100km

DRIVELINE: Continuously variable automatic transmission, FWD DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 3700 mm Wheelbase: 2435 mm Width: 1690 mm Height: 1595 mm Turning Circle: 9.4 metres Kerb Mass: 905 kg Fuel Tank Capacity: 32 litres BRAKES: Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Drum STANDARD WARRANTY: Five years / unlimited kilometres

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USED CAR CHECKOUT – HOLDEN ADVENTRA AND CREWMAN 2003 - 2009

By Ewan Kennedy HOLDEN Adventra was an early entrant in what is now called the crossover SUV market. That is a vehicle based on a station wagon, but with jacked up suspension and protection added to the body and underbody.

Its added ride height gives the Adventra a tougher look than the standard Commodore wagon. A restyle of the body, particularly at the front where the squared-off bumper gives it plenty a “tuff” look. At the rear, the tailgate has a back window that can be opened separately.

The Holden Crewman double-cab ute. It’s sold on 2WD and 4WD format, but we will only look at the 4WDs Crewmans here.

Neither was huge successful on the new-car market. We have said before that they are starting to show signs of becoming a latter-day classic.

Prices being asked are all over the place at present, some may be highly optimistic, but let’s wait and see.

They were rushed into production before fine tuning was completed so had quality problems in their early days.

Chances are any mechanical issues have been sorted out by now, but have a look carefully

at the body to see how it’s holding up.

Initially only a V8 engine was fitted because the then current V6 was soon to be superseded and the engineering budget wasn’t available to adapt the old engine to the new Adventra.

Holden Adventra was launched in October 2003, the V6s weren’t offered until March 2005.

Crewman went on sale in January 2003 in RWD format.

The old Holden V8s engines guzzled petrol. The new-design V6 had almost the same performance as the V8 and used significantly less fuel. Then again there’s nothing quite like the feel and sound of a big old style V8.

Transmissions were all automatic; a four-speed unit is fitted to V8s. A then-new five-speed automatic was installed on the V6s.

Adventra’s full-time 4WD system works reasonably well and not only offers plenty of traction on sand and gravel roads, but also gives added safety in slippery on-road situations.

These big Holdens are easy to service and repair due to their big underbonnet area.

Don’t tackle the safety items unless you know what you’re doing. Even then, they are best left to the professionals.

2003 Holden Crewman SS

There are plenty of Holden dealers Australian wide, even in remote areas. These vehicles are getting on in years so check in your local area to see if you can get them before committing to purchase.

Parts recyclers are an excellent source of spares for vehicles like Adventra and Crewman.

Insurance premiums are generally about average. It pays to shop around for the best deal - but check the fine print before making a decision.

Sales for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHVS) for full year 2020

By Ewan Kennedy THE Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, today released sales for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHVs) for full year 2020.

Total sales for the year were recorded at 108,926 units, an increase of 19,727 vehicles and 22.1 per cent on full year 2019 when 89,199 sales were recorded.

OHVs demonstrated significant sales growth during the year, with 24,856 vehicles sold. This represents a strong increase of 6,950 vehicles, or 38.8 per cent, over the same period in 2019 when 17,906 vehicles were sold.

Off-Road motorcycles also recorded strong growth, with 44,697 vehicles sold during the year – a 30.3 per cent increase on the 2019 calendar year when a total of 34,298 units were sold.

Similarly, road bikes exhibited an

increase in sales, with 34,912 units sold during 2020. This represents an increase of 9.2 per cent, or 2,931 units, on calendar year 2019 when 31,981 units were sold.

Scooters were the only segment of the 2020 motorcycle and OHV full year sales to record a decrease. A total of 4,461 units were sold, 553 fewer, or 11 per cent less, than the 5,014 sales recorded in 2019.

Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI, said the increased sales were welcomed by the industry.

“Given the difficult market conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reassuring to see segments of the market continuing to perform well.

“The rise in popularity of personal transport in this segment demonstrates that OHVs, off-road motorcycles and road bikes were a preferred option for many recreational and commuting activities during the year,” Mr Weber said.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Look for signs of off-road use or even bush bashing.

The sills and bumper corners are usually the first to suffer.

Look for scratches on the paint of the sides.

Get the Holden on a hoist, or crawl underneath if you want to save the cost of a hoist, for signs of damage, a real no-no if sumps have been hit.

There were build quality problems in the early days we suggest you should get an expert.

A full service record is handy in any vehicle, but quite a few will have been worked on by amateurs some very good, others not so…

Check the tyres for damage, particularly on the sidewalls, they aren’t up to the hard life of heavy-duty off-road running.

There were power steering troubles in some early models.

Turn the steering wheel fast with the engine running and the vehicle stationary.

Movement should be smooth and easy.

During your test drive feel for steering that’s too

heavy and also for it suddenly loading up.

Make sure the engine starts easily and doesn’t blow smoke when driven hard. After your initial drive allow it to sit and idle for at least a minute then floor the throttle. A big puff of smoke from the exhaust could indicate valve seal problems.

The four-speed automatic transmission can be harsher than average even when it’s working well, if you find one that seems too bad either give it a miss or ask for a serious price reduction.

The auto behind the V6 is a better unit. Again, be aware of any problems during your test drive.

A few we have driven had rattles in the rear tailgate on rough roads. Check ‘gate for signs of movement or even damage.

HOW MUCH? Budget on paying from $3000 to $5000 for a 2003-2007 Holden Adventra LX8 or Crewman; $4000 to $7000 for a 2007 Crewman or a 2009 Adventra CX6; and $5000 to $8000 for a 2005 Crewman Cross 8.

RECALLS: To browse recalls on all vehicles go to the ACCC at: www.productsafety. gov.au/products/transport/

Towing capacity for GWM ute increased THE towing capacity for the GWM Ute range has been increased to 3000kg. Initial homologation documentation for the GWM Ute listed the maximum towing capacity at 2250kg but the Ute has now been re-homologated and certified at a 3000kg towing capacity. Maximum down-ball weight has now also increased, to 300kg.

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2021 SET TO BE RURAL AID’S YEAR OF RENEWAL AUSTRALIA’S best known rural charity, Rural Aid, has proclaimed 2021 as the “year of renewal”.

Improving seasonal conditions across large parts of Australia have brought fresh hope for farmers, many of whom, are now ex periencing their first year in recent memory without drought crippling their operations.

CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, said it has been wonderful to see the transformation from debilitating drought to much of the country now resembling a sea of green. With it has come

renewed hope for the year ahead.

“For those farmers that have enjoyed a break in the season the focus is slowly switching from survival to recovery. The slow rebuild of herds and balance sheets is underway. It will take time and more than one good year but recovery and renewal are increasingly the focus,” Mr Warlters said.

“For others who haven’t been as fortunate, especially in drought declared Queensland shires, we hope their break isn’t far away.”

This year, Rural Aid will help lift spirits even higher, through its Our

Towns community mak eover projects, and via the continued financial and fodder assistance it provides to registered farmers and their families, and with a new round of the Community Builders program.

The free Community Builders webinar

series features community leaders who’ve cracked the code of reinventing their small town through a new attraction, bright idea, or maximizing an untapped resource.

Mr Warlters said: “The we ekly webinars are a must for anyone looking for the best

way to catapult their country town into its next chapter.”

Community Builders kicks off on February 11 featuring real-life stories of success from Gascoyne Junction and Norseman in Western Australia.

The webinars are an integral part of the Stronger Futures program, which help s support and strengthen rura l communities.

More information can be found at www.ruralaid.org. au.

Additional programs in Rural Aid’s Year of Renewal vision will be highlighted over coming weeks.

Ammonia production could be boon for agriculture, hydrogen economy AMMONIA has sustained humanity since the early 20th century, but its production leaves a huge carbon footprint.

Now researchers have found a way to make it 100 per cent renewable.

Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make ‘green’ ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity that does not require the high temperatures, high pressure and huge infrastructure currently needed to produce this essential compound.

And the new production method – demonstrated in a laboratory-based proof of concept – also has the potential to play a role in the global transition towards a hydrogen economy, where ammonia is increasingly seen as a solution to the problem of storing and transporting hydrogen energy.

In a paper published today in Energy and Environmental Science, the authors from UNSW and University of Sydney say that ammonia synthesis was one of the critical achievements of the 20th century. When used in fertilisers that quadrupled the output of food crops, it enabled agriculture to sustain an everexpanding global population.

But since the beginning of the 1900s when it was first manufactured on a large scale, production of ammonia has been energy intensive – requiring temperatures higher than 400oC and pressures greater than 200atm – and all powered by fossil fuels.

Dr Emma Lovell, a co-author on the paper from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering, says the traditional way to make ammonia – known as the

inside water bubbles, we have developed a means of overcoming the challenges of energy efficiency and process scaling, moving the technology closer to industrial adoption.”

Haber-Bosch process – is only cost-effective when produced on a massive scale due to the huge amounts of energy and expensive materials required.

“The current way we make ammonia via the Haber-Bosch method produces more CO2 than any other chemicalmaking reaction,” she says.

“In fact, making ammonia consumes about two per cent of the world’s energy and makes one per cent of its CO2 – which is a huge amount if you think of all the industrial processes that occur around the globe.”

Dr Lovell says in addition to the big carbon footprint left by the Haber-Bosch process, having to produce millions of tonnes of ammonia in centralised locations means even more energy is required to transport it around the world, not to mention the hazards that go with storing large amounts in the one place.

She and her colleagues therefore looked at how to produce it cheaply, on a smaller scale and using renewable energy.

“The way that we did it does not rely on fossil fuel

resources, nor emit CO2,” Dr Lovell says.

“And once it becomes available commercially, the technology could be used to produce ammonia directly on site and on demand – farmers could even do this on location using our technology to make fertiliser – which means we negate the need for storage and transport. And we saw tragically in Beirut recently how potentially dangerous storing ammonium nitrate can be.

“So if we can make it locally to use locally, and make it as we need it, then there’s a huge benefit to society as well as the health of the planet.”

Out of thin air ARC DECRA Fellow and co-author Dr Ali (Rouhollah) Jalili says trying to convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) directly to ammonia using electricity “has posed a significant challenge to researchers for the last decade, due to the inherent stability of N2 that makes it difficult to dissolve and dissociate”.

Dr Jalili and his colleagues

Storage solution Scientia Professor Rose Amal, who is co-director of ARC Training Centre for Global Hydrogen Economy, says in addition to the advantages of being able to scale down the technology, the team’s ‘green’ method of ammonia production could solve the problem of storage and transport of hydrogen energy.

“Hydrogen is very light, devised proof-of-concept lab so you need a lot of space to experiments that used plasma store it, otherwise you have to (a form of lightning made in compress or liquify it,” says a tube) to convert air into an Professor Amal. intermediary known among 2 “But liquid ammonia actually chemists as NOx – either NO 3 stores more hydrogen than (nitrite) or NO - (nitrate). The nitrogen in these compounds is liquid hydrogen itself. And much more reactive than N2 in so there has been increasing interest in the use of ammonia the air. as a potential energy vector for “Working with our a carbon-free economy.”

University of Sydney Professor Amal says colleagues, we designed a ammonia could potentially be range of scalable plasma made in large quantities using reactors that could generate the new green method ready the NOx intermediary at for export. a significant rate and high “We can use electrons from energy efficiency,” he says. solar farms to make ammonia “Once we generated and then export our sunshine as that intermediary in water, ammonia rather than hydrogen. designing a selective catalyst “And when it gets to and scaling the system countries like Japan and became significantly easier.

Germany, they can either split The breakthrough of our the ammonia and convert technology was in the design it back into hydrogen and of the high-performance nitrogen, or they can use it as plasma reactors coupled with a fuel.” electrochemistry.”

The team will next turn its Professor Patrick Cullen, attention to commercialising who led the University this breakthrough, and is of Sydney team, adds: seeking to form a spin-out “Atmospheric plasma is increasingly finding application company to take its technology from laboratory-scale into the in green chemistry. By inducing the plasma discharges field.

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Tenterfield Show calls for more stewards

by Halden Boyd THE Tenterfield Show Society is calling for more stewards to help with the event next month because of COVID rules, and this year is shortening the 2021 Show to one day instead of two.

The Tenterfield Show Society has taken up the COVID-19 challenge and decided to go ahead with a shortened event, as other Societies in the region have announced they are cancelling their 2021 annual shows.

Society members decided hold the show on Saturday 6th February after discussing the costs and volunteer hours required to hold a Covid-safe show over two days.

“Holding the show on one day will reduce demands on our volunteers and help us to contain the costs associated complying with Covid regulations,” Robyn Murray the Tenterfield Show Society secretary told The Northern Rivers Times.

“The change to a shorter event does not mean that show visitors will miss out on their favourite things because we have a full programme of entertainment, displays and activities.”

“These include favourites such as the Farmers Challenge, the Demolition Derby, the NRA Rodeo, the Grand Parade, fireworks, show rides, and a non-stop ring programme,” Robyn said.

“These events are usually spread over two days but in 2021 show visitors will be able to experience them all on the same day.”

“We have made some minor changes to the programme to make the most of the one day event, including bringing our official show opening forward to 8.30am on Saturday.”

“The Society is also excited to have five entrants vying for the Tenterfield Miss Showgirl title, which is the highest number of participants in recent years,” Robyn said.

The Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said she was thrilled to be invited to open the event at 8.30am at the Tenterfield Showground.

“These events are the lifeblood of smaller rural communities and it really shows their resilience and strength and tenacity to adapt in a safe way so that everyone can come together and meet again and have a good time in a relaxed atmosphere.”

Bull riding at the NRA Rodeo is on on again on Saturday night from 4pm, dancers from Tenterfield’s Live Dream Dance Group at the drought breaking rain soaked 2020 Show, and the Motorbike Barrel Race which was introduced in 2020 which will be back again after the Saturday night Fireworks spectacular.

Images by Leeza Wishart.

“My hat goes off to the Tenterfield Society which has worked tirelessly to let the Show go on,” Janelle Saffin said.

The show will also have a strong local and agricultural focus, with cattle, sheep, poultry, and an Australian Stock Horse Society feature show.

“There will also be family entertainment, including Murphy’s puppets, the Reptile Kingdom, the ‘Make It Tenterfield’ children arts and crafts programme, the Makeiteers fashion parade, a pet parade, and games for children,” Robyn told The Northern Rivers Times.

“Although food handling restrictions in the pavillon will mean numbers witless have to be marshalled the Show Society hopes that members of the public will support the floriculture, visual arts, junior arts, handcrafts, photography and woodcraft sections.”

The Tenterfield Show Society says in order to prevent crowding in the main pavilion during set up entries in the visual arts, junior arts, handcrafts and photography sections will be accepted at the secretary’s office at any time up until 5pm on Friday January 29th 2021 which is a week earlier than usual.

“We are also asking that all vehicles be parked outside of the showground, and that people check in using our unique QR code,” Robyn said.

People wanting more information or if they are prepared to be volunteer marshalls at the 2021 Tenterfield Show on the 6th February can call Robyn Murray during office hours on 02 6736 1464 or on her mobile 0488 515 311.

Schedules in the lead up to the one day event can be found online at www. tenterfieldshow.org.au People can also email the Tenterfield Show Society at: tentshow@halenet.com.au.

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Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 19 JANUARY THERE were 343 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 19th January 2021.

Grafton Fat Sale saw a good yarding of cattle this week, with most cattle showing the benefits of the good season. Export cattle were well supplied, the majority being heavy cows. All processors were back in action and competed strongly to see both bullocks and cows sell much dearer.

All the young cattle on offer were snapped up by restockers, with no sign of the market slowing, selling slightly dearer.

Please note there will be no Fat Cattle Sale next Tuesday 26th January 2021 due to the Australia Day Public Holiday. The next Fat Cattle Sale will be held Tuesday 2nd February 2021.

Sale Highlights include:

A/c Ken McKenzie sold a Brahman Cross Bullock 365.2c/kg weighed 650kg $2,373.80.

A/c Joel Chevalley sold Brahman Cross Bullocks 370.2c/kg averaged 590kg $2,184.18 p/hd.

A/c JB Moran sold Shorthorn Steers 380.2c/kg averaged 565kg - $2,148.13 p/ hd.

A/c David Norman sold Angus Cross Steers 360.2c/kg averaged 540kg $1,945.08 p/hd.

A/c LD Holdings sold a Charolais Heifer 354.2c/kg weighed 562.5kg - $1,992.38.

A/c SJ & JA Pereira sold an Angus Cross Cow 313.2c/kg weighed 585kg - $1,832.22.

A/c Edwards Livestock sold Brangus Cows 314.2c/kg averaged 645kg -

$2,026.59 p/hd.

A/c Sawtolga Park sold Angus & Santa Cows 312.2c/kg averaged 728.6kg $2,274.60.

A/c IM & JL Fahey sold a Brangus Cow 313.2c/kg weighed 600kg - $1,879.20.

A/c KJ Adams & JM King sold Charbray Cows 315.2c/kg averaged 732.5kg $2,308.84 p/hd.

A/c Nattai Investments sold Brahman/ Hereford Cross Cows 311.2c/kg averaged

601.7kg - $1,872.39 p/hd.

A/c Chevbros sold an Angus Bull 310c/ kg weighed 980kg - $3,038.00.

A/c TMMM Pastoral sold a Brahman Cross Steer 476.2c/kg weighed 325kg $1,547.65.

A/c Bruce Matten sold Angus Vealer Steers 628.2c/kg averaged 224kg $1,407.17 p/hd.

A/c T & D Devon sold an Angus Vealer Heifer 648.2c/kg weighed 145kg - $939.89.

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Market Report FROM WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY AGENTS had an increased yarding of 1251 head for the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 20 January. The yarding comprised of 300 grown cattle with the balance being vealers and yearlings.

The quality of the young cattle was fair to good with quite a bit of breed variation. The grown cattle were made up mostly of cows along with an increased number of bulls. There was a large number of buyers in attending comprising mainly of restockers along with export processors.

Cow prices and weights were up on last week topping at 330c/kg and averaging 289c/kg and 495kg.

Two head sold for a top return of $1,967.25. Heifer prices remained high with prices reaching 618.2c/ kg and averaging at 441.8c/kg and 286kg. One heifer made a top return of $1,866.41.

A small yarding of bullocks sold to a top of 366.2c/kg with an average price of 358.4c/kg and increased average weight of 612kg. One bullock sold for a return of $2,864.00. Bull prices remained steady with a top of 336.2c/ kg and averages of 308.1c/kg and

639kg. Steers again sold very well for the week with a top of 644.2c/kg and averages of 518.4c/kg and 262kg. Two steers sold achieved a top return of $2,315.72.

A large yarding of 609 head of vealers again remained high with strong competition. Prices topped at 704.2c/kg where they averaged at 524.7c/kg and 241kg. One vealer sold achieved a return of $1,853.07.

Ray White Rural Casino & Kyogle held a Store Sale on Friday 22 January where 684 head were yarded. 116 cows and calves yarded achieved a top return of $3,100.00. A small number of cows were yarded where three head sold to a top of $2,720.00.

Heifer prices reached 604.2c/kg with averages of 514.0c/kg and 254kg. One heifer sold saw a return of $2,420.00.

Steers topped at 666.2c/kg with averages of 534.5c/kg and 258g. One steer sold saw a return of $1,974.00.

Friday 29 January will see T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer hold a joint store sale at the NRLX with the sale kicking off at 10.00am.

Over 1400 head are expected to be on offer.

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Lismore Market Report FROM TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 100 GOOD quality cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday.

Heavy cows sold from $2.80/kg to $2.94.

Kerry Piper’s Speckle cow sold for $2.94, $1,824.

Earle Smith’s Angus, $2.94/kg, $1,897.

It was a good penning of mainly prime vealers and once again restockers purchased the bulk of the yarding.

There were no light cattle to quote.

Heavy Angus X Charolais steer weaners

sold from $5.30 to $5.82/kg.

Bruce Wedd’s Angus line $5.30, $1,544.

Earle Smith’s Angus line $5.46, $1,565.

Jim Bull’s Angus line $.,82. $1,601.

Weaner steers 215 to 230 kg sold up to $6/ kg.

Graham Paterson’s Angus $5.98, $1,286.

There were more prime Bos Indicuis vealers through the yarding and these generally sold between $4.30 & $5/kg depending on weight & style for returns of $1,200 to $1,570.

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343 head of cattle yarded at Grafton yesterday. The market was exceptionally strong with all categories selling dearer.

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Yulgilbar to Offer 700 Breeders

By Rob Sinnamon

of 10 “like type” females. Particular attention will be paid to penning cattle of a similar YULGILBAR Pastoral Company is excited to phenotype and pregnancy status to enable offer for sale by public auction on Thursday buyers requiring either smaller lines or 18th February some 700 females at the equally those buyers looking for larger lines “Yulgilbar Genetics Commercial Female Sale of like-type breeder cattle. to be held at the Northern Rivers Livestock A stringent animal health program has Exchange in Casino NSW. been observed with All females being The sale will commence at 10 am and vaccinated with 7in 1 and peste-guard will be interfaced live with the online sale vaccine along with Fluke Care C, Dectomax platform - “Stocklive”. injectable and recently treated with a Buffalo These Industry Focussed and fly tag to ensure the well-being of the sale Commercially Relevant Cattle are likely to draft. be one of the larger offerings of top-quality Prior to the sale, all females will be breeding females offered in recent times in pregnancy scanned and vet tagged by Dr North Eastern New South Wales by a single Phillip Sharman from Casino Veterinary vendor.

Surgery.

Most of the draft will be EU Accredited.

Red tail tags will represent females over Located 100 km North West of Grafton 4 months in calf, while blue tail tag females and 100 km South West of Casino, Yulgilbar will represent those heifers under 4 months Station was settled some 181 years ago in in calf; while green tail tags will denote 1840 and today remains a larger holding heifers not detected pregnant. (empty). of 35,000 acres (14,170 hectares) in the Some 500 top quality weaner heifers were Northern Rivers of NSW on the Clarence sourced early in 2020 mainly from valued River. clients and users of Yulgilbar genetics. These Yulgilbar Station is owned by Sarah and exceptional quality heifers were subsequently Baillieu Myer and has been so since 1960 backgrounded on oats and rye grass, and when Sarah Myer inherited the property “grown out” on both native and improved from her father Sam Hordern. Yulgilbar pasture country, before being mated back to Santa Gertrudis stud was founded in 1954 Yulgilbar Santa Gertrudis Sires from Midand today continues as the 3rd oldest Santa August.

Gertrudis Seedstock operation in Australia The circa 400 Santa Hereford cross females and one of the largest operating in New are bred from some of the best Hereford cow South Wales. herds in the Northern Rivers of New South The performance of these Yulgilbar bred Wales with the majority of these heifers also cattle are benchmarked by the continued being sired by Yulgilbar Poll Santa Gertrudis success in steer and carcass competitions Bulls. across Eastern Australia, with Yulgilbar The younger heifers of the draft were genetics continuing now for the past decade exposed to bulls from early October. or more; to be consistently in the winner’s The line of heifers will range from 20-24 circle of the most elite of these Competitions conducted, with ongoing success in the RNA months in age.

A quality run of 75 black Sangus females Paddock to Palate Competition, RAS Royal (sired by Yulgilbar Santa Bulls and bred from Beef Challenge, The National Steer show based at Orange, and several other QLD and Angus cows) have been mated back to Santa Bulls to round out the Santa Cross Cattle NSW based competitions.

An Annual Production Sale is conducted being offered for sale on February 18th. the first Friday in September every year These heifers will also be rising 20 months to when 100 Top quality mainly Poll Classified 2-year-old on sale day. A further run of Red Santa Gertrudis bulls and some elite stud Angus Cross females will complement the females are offered for sale by public Sangus Draft (also mated to Santa Bulls).

Auction.

The 700 females will be headed by 50 Historically circa 200 commercial Sangus Purebred Commercial Santa Gertrudis females would also be offered at this sale.

Females, with the Yulgilbar Station bred Last Year Management made the females to calve mainly to Angus bulls while decision to hold these females over to the balance will calve to Santa Bulls. head the upcoming sale Yulgilbar Genetics With seasonal breaking rains over much Commercial Female Sale on the 18th of of the East Coast, The Yulgilbar Genetics February. The 175 Sangus Females are all Commercial Female Sale offers Commercial Yulgilbar Station bred, being the progeny Cattlemen and women a unique opportunity of maiden Purebred Commercial Santa to source significant numbers of even lines Gertrudis heifers and sired by top quality of top- quality genetics rarely offered.

Angus bulls who have been purchased for an These proven performance bloodlines average of $10,000. These Angus sires were have previously sold successfully as far South sourced from Dulverton, Prime Time, and as the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and Glen Isa studs. These Sangus heifers have North into Central Queensland, offering a in turn been mated to Texas, Booramooka great opportunity for Producers from a wide and Prime Time Angus Sires, purchased geographical area to source larger lines of

by Yulgilbar for an average of $12,000 replacement breeders to Restock. representing top quality Angus bloodlines.

Darren Perkins from George and The Santa Gertrudis mothers of these Fuhrmann will be conducting the sale heifers represent some of the most elite and as Agents and he can be contacted on performance orientated Santa Gertrudis 0428660324 while (Rob Sinnamon General bloodlines available globally today in Manager Yulgilbar) can be contacted on the Santa Gertrudis breed. Yulgilbar has 0428472101. continually purchased Record priced Santa Please see the attached link for a video on Gertrudis bulls here in Australia paying the Sale offeringup to $110,000; and, recently acquiring the https://www.facebook.com/Yulgilbar/ Australia Semen rights in an American sire videos/410905566852020/ who sold in the US last year for $197,000 Also follow see the following links for Australian dollars. further information on Yulgilbar A significant number of these rising www.yulgilbar.com.au 30-month-old Sangus heifers will be heavy https://www.facebook.com/Yulgilbar/ in calf (red tag) on sale day, with a number of calves already at foot. The milking ability, https://www.instagram.com/yulgilbar_ pastoral_company/ femininity and constitution of these heifers https://twitter.com/rjsinnamon is evident on inspection, backed by the https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sinnamonknowledge that these future breeders have been bred in tough Eastern Fall Coastal type https://www.stocklive.com. au/?page=2#modal-91466 country and have been bred and exposed to significant weeds and high levels of parasites. http://www.gnfcasino.com.au/ Most of the lines will be drafted into pens Content?p=livestock

YULGILBAR

Santa Gertrudis Stud (Stud No. 13) “Commercially aligned industry relevant cattle”

Yulgilbar Genetics Commercial Female Sale Thursday 18th February @ NRLX Casino Selling 700 Head (mostly EU Accredited)

10am Start 175 Sangus females (poll and mainly PTIC to Angus Bulls).

• Some calved 75 Sangus females (poll from Angus cows and to Yulgilbar Santa • Bulls sired by Yulgilbar bulls).

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Mated back in calf to Yulgilbar Santa Bulls 400 Santa Hereford females (poll or dehorned).

Mainly PTIC to Yulgilbar Santa Bulls) 50 Commercial Santa Gertrudis females PTIC to Mainly Angus Bulls

Rob Sinnamon Darren Perkins Yulgilbar Station George & Fuhrmann Baryulgil, NSW 2460 PH: 0428 660 324 PH: 0428 472 101 www.yulgilbar.com.au email: yulgilbar@bigpond.com

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

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No fuss native shrubs for the home gardener

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Melaleuca citrinus its common name. It is a small shrub, rarely growing Capparis arborea (bush or brush caperberry) is a over one metre high and two metres wide. It prefers small tree or shrub, which grows on the edges of a sunny spot in well drained soils, but can tolerate rainforests in drier areas. It can grow to eight metres some shade. It is low maintenance and drought tall but is usually much smaller. It resistant. This native plant attracts is best appreciated for its beautiful, bees and birds and can be grown in delicate white flowers in summer, containers. (pictured), which look like tiny Dodonaea viscosa (hop bush) was ballerina’s skirts. The fruit is like used to make beer by early European a small guava, green then yellow settlers, hence it’s common name. and is edible. The bark and new This native was used by Aboriginal leaves are a little prickly, so these peoples as a treatment for toothache, shrubs are a perfect shelter for small cuts and stingray stings. Growing birds in your garden. Also called in a dense habit from one to four native pomegranate or wild lime, it metres, the hop bush is an extremely is a host plant for the caper white hardy species and works well butterfly and the fruit is enjoyed by Dodonea viscosa (hop Bush) as a hedge. The bright red-pink native pigeons and other animals. by Ros Little capsules are very attractive(pictured).

They may prefer a little protection There is a form with purple foliage, when young, but are very hardy when established Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’, and both forms like a sunny, and enjoy full sun. It is easily propagated from fresh well-drained area, light improving the colour of seed or cuttings. the capsules. It is also drought tolerant and low Mountain devil (Lambertia formosa) has stunning maintenance. red bell-shaped flowers (pictured) in spring and Not many native plants can beat the splendour summer, and sporadically into winter in our region. and uniqueness of the bottlebrushes. The Melaleuca The woody capsules which appear after flowering citrina (red bottlebrush), may also be called a ressemble little devils, which is how the shrub gets callistemom in some nurseries. Joseph Banks

Lambertia formosa (mountain devil) by Ros little collected this plant in 1770 and on his return to England, the shrub became very popular for its unusual long-flowering spikes. They can grow to five metres but are usually closer to three metres.

Flowering can occur all year round but they are stunning for the festive season in November and December, as the flower spikes are a beautiful crimson red (pictured). Rosellas, honeyeaters, wattlebirds and silvereyes will appreciate this plant in your garden

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

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Healthy lunch box treats, ready for school EASY SPINACH AND RICOTTA MUFFINS INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

200g baby spinach 2 eggs 310ml (1 1/4 cup) buttermilk 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 160g (1 cup) wholemeal self-rasing flour 100g butter, melted, cooled 150g freash ricotta, crumbled 35 (1/3 cup) coarsely grated cheddar

METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced.

Lightly grease a 12-hole 80ml (1/3 up) muffin pan and line each base with a small round of baking paper.

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Place the spinach in a heat proof bowl. Pour over enough boiling water to cover. set aside for 1 minute to blanch. Drain and set aside to cool. Squeeze out as much water as you can.

Healthy trail mix cookies, give the kids the energy to go and go.

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2 baking trays with baking paper

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255g (2 3/4 cups) traditional rolled oats 40g (2/3 cup) coconut flakes 3/4 cup mashed banana 120g tub of apple puree 125ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg, lightly whisked 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 65g (1/3 cup) dark chocolate chips 65g (1/3 cup) sultanas 60g (1/3 cup) pepitas 50g (1/3 cup) 50 % reduced-sugar dried cranberries

METHOD STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line

Pull the leaves apart to separate slightly and coarsely chop.

STEP 3 Whisk the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl or jug then stir through the chopped spinach.

STEP 4 Sift the flours into a large bowl and season.

Make a well in the centre. Add the buttermilk mixture, butter and two-thirds of the ricotta.

Fold the mixture together until just combined (do not overmix). Divide among the prepared muffin pans and top with the cheddar and remaining ricotta.

STEP 5 Bake the muffins for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the surface is firm when lightly touched. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool slightly then run a knife around each muffin and carefully lift out.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

TRAIL MIX BISCUITS

Place 35g (1/4 cup) oats and 2 tablespoons coconut in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

STEP 3 Place the banana, apple, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, egg, mixed spice and remaining oats and coconut in a large bowl. Stir until combined. Stir in the chocolate, sultanas, pepitas and cranberries. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest.

STEP 4 Place 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture, 4cm apart, on prepared trays. Sprinkle with oat mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Set aside on trays for 10 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely then serve.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

50 HEALTH & WELLBEING

VACCINATE TO EDUCATE: ADD SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILHOOD STAFF TO PRIORITY GROUP THE Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ ACT Branch is calling on the Federal Government to include teachers and support staff in schools and early childhood services as frontline essential workers in a priority group for vaccination.

“It is not only in the interests of teachers and support staff to receive the vaccination but also the entire community,” said IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Secretary Mark Northam. “It takes just one case of COVID-19 to shut down an entire school, impacting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of families – disrupting learning and impeding parents and guardians’ ability to work.”

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, more than 50 schools in NSW have had to close owing to confirmed cases, and nearly 20 early childhood centres have been disrupted.

Then there’s the matter of extensive contact tracing and deep cleaning before the school can reopen, which can take anything from 24 hours to several days and cost in the

tens of thousands.

“The IEU supports NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell’s COVID-safety guidelines for students starting Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 7, released on Monday 18 January,” Northam said. “But these guidelines should be extended to include priority vaccination of all school staff to ensure smooth delivery of education

in 2021.”

The IEU’s call is echoed internationally. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Education International (EI), a global federation of teachers’ unions, has already called on governments to consider education staff as a priority group for vaccination.

In the United States, the

Center for Disease Control and Prevention has classified school staff as “frontline essential workers” for vaccine priority based on concerns about the social and academic effects of school closures.

Schools and early childhood centres not only teach children, they also provide mental health and social support.

In the UK, the four

Children’s Commissioners have requested prioritising teachers for vaccination. “It would be a vital first step in limiting the devastating impact of the pandemic on children’s rights this year, which may well have consequences for years to come,” the Commissioners said.

While the full details of Australia’s vaccination policy are still being finalised, the first group will rightly include frontline health workers; aged care and disability care workers; residents in aged and disability care; and quarantine and border officials. The second group is reported to be elderly people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 55.

“Let’s add teachers and support staff to the priority list,” Northam said. “The union will lobby the relevant ministers on behalf of its members for school and early childhood staff to be prioritised for vaccination.

It’s in the national interest to minimise disruption to families in 2021.”

ACON launches campaign promoting new ways to take PrEP A NEW awareness campaign from NSW’s leading HIV and sexuality and gender diverse health organisation, ACON, highlights the different ways in which gay and bisexual men can use the HIV prevention drug PrEP to protect themselves and their partners from HIV. There are now three dosing regimens, or ways to take PrEP, that are all highly effective at protecting people from HIV when used correctly and consistently.

These include: Daily PrEP, PrEP-On Demand1 and Periodic PrEP. Up until this point, ‘Daily PrEP’, or a pill once a day, has been the way most people who have been prescribed PrEP have used it.

On-demand PrEP involves taking fewer pills at specific times; two pills between 2-24 hours before sex, then one pill 24 hours after the double dose, and then one pill 24 hours after that. It’s important to note that on-demand PrEP is only recommended for cisgender men who have sex with men.

Periodic PrEP is essentially daily dosing for a limited period of time when someone is expecting to engage in sex,

such as a few weeks during a holiday or party period, rather than committing to long-term daily dosing.

“PrEP is now the most commonly used HIV prevention strategy for gay men. This means, that for gay and bisexual men, even if they are not taking PrEP, chances are they will meet someone who is and it will affect the decisions made when it comes to sexual practices,” ACON’s acting director, HIV & sexual health, Matthew Vaughan said.

“For many people, their sex life may not warrant taking a pill each and every day, or they may have been concerned about side effects.

For these people ‘Daily-PrEP’ wasn’t an option. We hope that with these new dosing regimens, PrEP use will be an even more appealing and greater option for more people in looking after their sexual health.

“We know that some people are already using these methods, but there is some misinformation circulating in the community about how to best use them. This misinformation could mean that some people are not adequately protected. The ‘Take Me’ campaign provides all the information people need to make evidence-based decisions about how they take PrEP”.

In 2020 the coronavirus impacted both on HIV infection notifications and on PrEP uptake. During 2020, NSW experienced a decline in HIV notifications, with a decrease in new HIV notifications of 31 per cent compared to the previous five-year average.

Worryingly, along with a decline in notifications, NSW Health data also reported a decrease in the number of people taking PrEP. “Over the past few years,

we continued to record low rates of HIV notifications in NSW and this is because gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men are testing more often, treating early and staying safe.

However, it should be no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic also had an significant impact on how our communities interacted with each other and our sexual health,” Vaughan said.

“Many gay men listened to public health orders during the height of the pandemic in 2020 and took responsible steps to protect themselves.

For most, this meant following specific advice regarding physical distancing and refraining from casual sex. As a result, many took a pause from using PrEP, as well as their HIV and STI testing routine.

“As restrictions ease and life returns to a new ‘COVID normal’, it’s time to resume

the practices that protected our sexual heath, and that of our partners. This means getting tested regularly for HIV and STIs and, and if you were on PrEP, starting to take it again before you have sex.”

Vaughan added: “We thank everyone in our communities across NSW for continuing to take action and heeding the call over the years to end HIV transmissions by consistently using HIV prevention methods, like PrEP and condoms, and testing often and regularly. It’s now easier than ever to prevent HIV, get tested and take control of your own sexual health.”

“Whether you’re already using PrEP, have used it previously and may have stopped, or have never taken it before, more ways to take PrEP means there’s an option for everyone – start by having a conversation with your doctor about what best works for you.”

The new ACON ‘Take Me’ campaign includes, online, print, outdoor and radio advertising, and is available on the ENDING HIV website and through gay community venues in NSW.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

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Energy consumption and physical activity AS our food availability and processing have evolved over the years, our waistlines have grown to show the changes.

In 2018, the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that 67% of the population was overweight or obese in Australia. Men tended to have a higher percentage, and even more troubling, 25% of children and adolescents were considered overweight or obese. Understanding the cost of high energy consumption in physical activity minutes may help this issue. We cannot out-exercise poor nutrition.

All food consumed has a measure of its contained energy, indicated in either calories or kilojoules.

Calories or kilojoules show how much energy we are eating and may represent the food recommended we eat daily. To convert calories

to kilojoules, multiply the calories by four. Divide kilojoules by four to attain the calorie volume. Our body will convert all excess energy consumed to elements that we store (like fat). Unfortunately, we have an infinite ability to store energy, and consistent eating above our needs makes us fatter. How we utilise these calories to maintain good health can be achieved by multiple factors.

Our body uses stored energies in two ways. Energy is used to maintain our essential bodily functions for life when we are not moving or active. Referred to as Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), this figure tells us the minimum energy requirement to live. Maintaining a high level of lean muscle will raise the BMR, consequently consuming more energy when

not physically active. When active, we use energy above the BMR. The intensity level and the total time we are physically active will dictate the volume of energy used above the BMR. The measure of intensity is called Metabolic Equivalent of task or METs. Walking, for example, at three times the BMR, it would be calculated as three METs. Understanding the volume of physical activity minutes needed to counteract high energy consumption can help is with weight loss.

Energy consumed can be equated to physical activity minutes to help understand the costs of consumption.

Sir Jackie Stewart’s race against dementia fuels new Australian research RACING legend Sir Jackie Stewart OBE’s Race Against Dementia charity and the Dementia Australia Research Foundation have today announced the inaugural recipients of the ‘Race Against Dementia – Dementia Australia Research Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship’ programme.

Dr Adekunle Bademosi from The University of Queensland and Dr Andrew McKinnon from The University of Sydney will each receive an award valued at $405,000 AUD in total, over three years, which will cover salary and project expenses.

Dr Bademosi’s research will explore how and why frontotemporal dementia begins by using advanced imaging tools that have resolutions up to ten million times that of a standard digital camera. The results obtained will help scientists to produce drugs that target frontotemporal dementia.

Dr McKinnon’s research will comprehensively characterise sleep problems in older adults with early dementia or those at risk for dementia. This will include developing tools for clinicians to guide strategies for dementia management and prevention for individual patients.

Sir Jackie, an Honorary International Dementia Australia Ambassador, said he was delighted to announce the recipients

and smarter and continue to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of dementia.”

The chair of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation, Professor Graeme Samuel AC, congratulated the recipients for their commitment to in partnership with the dementia research.

Dementia Australia “With dementia affecting Research Foundation, as almost 50 million people a demonstration of Race Against Dementia’s global worldwide and someone in the world developing commitment to funding dementia every three early-career dementia seconds, research into researchers. dementia is now more urgent “Congratulations to than ever,” Professor Samuel Dr Bademosi and Dr McKinnon on being chosen said.

“We are delighted to launch from more than 40 high this joint fellowship with quality applications,” Sir Race Against Dementia, Jackie said. powered by Sir Jackie’s “Race Against Dementia vision and commitment to is building an international team of dementia scientists, dementia research.

“These fellowships form who not only have their part of the Dementia research funded, but also benefit from developmental Australia Research Foundation’s 2020 grant opportunities, inspired by round, with more than $1.7 best practice in Formula million in funding on offer 1 technology from both for early-career researchers.

McLaren F1 and Red Bull Racing as well as other high “This is an incredibly tech commercial enterprises. valuable initiative, and we My wife was diagnosed with are excited to be joining frontotemporal dementia in Race Against Dementia’s international network of 2014, and ever since then early-career researchers. I I have devoted my efforts look forward to seeing the globally to raise funds and outcomes of the research.” stimulate breakthroughs and innovations in dementia The Post-doctoral Fellowships in Australia will research. become the third major Race “I hope this award assists Against Dementia fellowship the recipients, and the programme alongside research community more broadly, to apply a ‘Formula Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Mayo Clinic, USA. 1 attitude’ to work faster

To convert food energy to physical activity minutes, divide the energy by four, five, or six. Four will indicate low MET, moving where there is a very slight increase in your heart rate; however, you will not become breathless.

Five shows a higher MET rate, where you are moving at a level where you can have a conversation but need to take deep breaths mid and end sentence. Six signifies a higher MET level, representing when physically active at a level where conversation is not possible, and breathing is the focus.

An example is a standard glass of red wine, which equates to approximately 100 calories. Divide this by five (medium intensity physical activity). You grasp it will take 20 minutes of physical activity to use this energy.

The critical point is that we only have so many minutes in a day to be physically active.

Balanced energy consumption, regular physical activity, and maintaining a high BMR are the key to a healthy weight.

We are getting bigger and unhealthier. The statistics are showing this, and there seems to be no indication that this is changing. Understanding the relationship and cost of energy consumption in our diets may bring an awareness to the issue; however, even with this knowledge, will this mean we will change? If you want to maintain a healthy weight and feel comfortable, always remember, you cannot out-exercise poor nutrition.

Next week I will discuss the theory of triggers, behaviors and rewards, and how this sequence undermines our health.

INVESTING IN HEALTH SCIENCE START-UPS HELPING CURE ADDICTED AUSTRALIA INVESTING in health science startups helping to cure Addicted Australia Stoic Venture Capital and Uniseed have increased their investment in Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd, an Australian start-up which is developing a revolutionary drug treatment for addiction.

Recent television series Addicted Australia revealed Australia’s critical problem with addiction and substance abuse.

Stoic Venture Capital is the Co-Investment Fund of Uniseed, a commercialisation fund which focuses on financing early-stage companies that emerge from Uniseed’s member universities.

Stoic Venture Capital has invested over half of its portfolio towards healthcare, making up 9 of its 17 investee companies since establishing three years ago.

Stoic Venture Capital Partner Dr Geoff Waring said their venture capital fund was committed to financing Australian

start-ups in healthcare and disease prevention.

“Companies such as Kinoxis are developing treatments for some of our community’s most challenging health problems,” Dr Waring said.

“These companies license their technology from the basic research done at universities.

“Many of these startups are undertaking clinical trials for the eventual marketing of drugs or medical devices that our communities struggle with, such as Covid, cancer, addiction and diabetes.”

“Stoic Venture Capital is committed to financing translational medical research. We want to continue to encourage medical researchers to go beyond publishing their research.”

Dr Waring said substance abuse

disorders including alcoholism, smoking and illicit drugs have devastating consequences for people and their loved ones and cost the Australia economy around $55 billion a year.

“The most effective current treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction is psychotherapy, which does not address the underlying social and physiological problems which cause addiction,” he said.

“Kinoxis is developing a unique drug that specifically acts on the brain to reduce cravings and improve mood.”

Nine out of 17 companies in Stoic Venture Capital are developing new drugs, medical devices or diagnostics. Stoic Venture Capital’s relationship with university-focused investment fund.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

54 STARS Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

It will be an active start to the week. Monday will suit your adventurous spirit, you’ll be face with choices and new opporunities. By Wednesday, life will go back to the slow lane, you’ll need to use your charms to get changes happening. Thurday and Friday, communication will be key, unexpected events will keep you on your toes. Take the weekend to give back to you, spend time with those close to you, and have a rest from your harried mental state.

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

Your brain is still in high gear as the week begins. Expect to have a quick wit and a sharp memory on Monday.

That mental might should transform into irresistible charm on Monday night and continue on through Wednesday. Use that boost of charisma to socialize. Others will look to you to take the lead.

On Thursday and Friday, take a walk on the wild side. You need to challenge expectations and try something new. This weekend, you’ve got the energy and confidence to accomplish anything.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

Take your time! you’ll need use your patience this week. Moday is a day to be careful and considered in your decisions.

By wednesday, you can finally let your enthusiasm run loose.

Thursday and Friday means it’s time to focus on your short term goals, don’t get to wrapped up in what may be! This is a weekend for risks, it’s time to be brave and let others know exactly how you feel.

Gemini May 22 - June 23

Seek out the advice of freindset your friend guid your through moday. Wednesday, you’ll need to fight the urge to flee. It time to concentrate and face the obstacles that are standing in your way. Thursday and Friday, are not days for permanent decisions. Rather spend your time having high-minded debates.

This weekend, you’ll need to control your mood-STAY POSITIVE- it’s ok if thing don’t go to plan.

Start your week off by learning something new. Moday will provide unexpected opportunities, that will challenge you ideals. From Wednesday, you find yourself focusing on you. It’s time for some self-love.

Thursday and Friday, are the perfect days fro meeting up with friends, taking a moment to dream. This weekend, follow your intution, it will lead you in the right direction.

FARMERS MARKETS

Casino Golf Club Markets – 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month.

Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month.

Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month.

Bangalow Farmers Market – Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark.

Blue Knob Farmers Markets – Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock.

Byron Bay Farmers Market – Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

Put a priority on family and history this week. Monday should find you reflecting on your big-picture legacy and figuring out how you can ensure safety and stability in the long term. From Monday evening through Wednesday, your creativity should climb, helping you find innovative ways to get things done and have some fun at the same time. Thursday and Friday are both good days for making yourself clear. This weekend, deal with the issues at hand and don’t take any criticism personally.

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 2

Monday could find you in altercation, with someone who doesn’t share your views, but a little dimplomacy could easily see the situation diffused. From Wednesday, you may need to rein in your competitive nature, it is the time for compromise. On Thursday and Friday, read the fine print. the devils in the details, espesically where risks are involved. This weekend, surrender control and go with the flow.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

This is a week to focus on ‘what you want’. Monday gives you a good chance to pause and reflect. From Wednesday, take the chance to expand your outlook. Take the chances and opportunities that present themselves to you.

Thrusday and Friday are the days to problem solve the things that have been bothering you.

This weekend find solace with family and friends.

They will be there to support you.

MARKETS

Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 23

This is a week to be calm and considered. Moday will present you with important choices, you’ll need all your wit to strike a balance between selflessness and selfishness.

From Wednesday, let your dimplomacy take centre stage. Thursday and Friday are all about team work, work with others to achieve your shared goals. Take it slow this weekend, and keep your head down. It a good time to avoid taking risks.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Expect your head to be filled with downright electrical ideals and inspiration this week. Moday will prove an excellent opportunity to put these ideas into action. Your intriguing innovation should continued through to Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, watch for romantic connection, and opportunity for playful flirtations. This weekend, tend to the details and stick to routine.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Count on getting a lot done this week Your usual carefree attitude will be eclipsed by a big burst of energy on Monday, so you can’t help but be productive. From Monday evening and on through Wednesday, your cheerful adaptability will be put to the test, as you’re called on to juggle countless details and demands. On Thursday and Friday, don’t worry if you can’t seem to get much done. This weekend, follow your mood and don’t back down from difficult questions.

Kyogle Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings Stratheden Street, Kyogle.

Lismore Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

Lismore Produce Market – Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington streets. Contact Tom on 0450 688 900.

Mullumbimby Farmers Market – Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground. Contact Allie on 02 6677 1345

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Mystry swirls around you this week. Monday will be filled with problems to solve and puzzles to piece together, but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

From Wednesday express your affectionate and compassionate side, it’s time to show the people you care about how you feel.

On Thursday and Friday, dont let anyone hold you down, remain flexiable and in-control. This weekend the world is your stage and others are eager to attend your preformance.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Contact Sue on 0498 733 766.

Nimbin Farmers Market – Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark.

Contact Jason on 02 6689 1512 Rainbow Region Organic Market – Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

Uki Farmers Market – Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall.

Yamba Farmers Market – Wednesdays 7am till 1pm at Whiting Beach carpark.

Contact Debra on 0402 404 606

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

In Loving Memory

IN MEMORIAM 55 Funeral Directors and Services

Death Notice

Jan Marie WAGNER Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 23rd January 2021.

Aged 80 years.

Beloved wife of Frank.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Bernard, Mark, Richard & Natalie, Francine & John, Matt & Liz and Joe & Mirela.

Loved Grandma of Travis, Shady, Sydnee, Maia, Ella, Annalee, Alex and Leo.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

56 CLASSIFIEDS Birthday Greetings

Happy 90th Birthday BILL MARSHALL DOB: 26/01/1931

Position Vacant

Lost & Found

Personal Column

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES WANTED

LOST: In Casino (near entrance to Kwong Singhs Arcade or parking bays), family heirloom; WHITE GEMSTONE OVAL PENDANT WITH SILVER BORDER & CHAIN on 5/1/21. Call 0417 768 002

LADIES DON’T BE SHY Single male pensioner looking to meet mature single lady.

TWEED HEADS TO BYRON BAY BALLINA-LISMORE AREA GRAFTON-CLARENCE VALLEY

Love from all your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family & friends

Public Notice

AGM BALLINA SHIRE MEALS ON WHEELS Notice is given of Ballina Shire Meals On Wheels Inc. AGM to be held on

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Burnet Street Ballina at 2pm

The meeting agenda is: • Minutes of previous meeting • Reports • Election of board members • General business All are welcome to attend this meeting

Garage Sale

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Monster Garage Sale SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 7AM UNTIL SOLD Position Vacant

CASINO BOOKKEEPER/ CUSTOMER SERVICE 15 -20 hours per week Must be: Reliable, Experienced with MS Office, MYOB preferred.

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Start 2021 working with one of Australia’s fastest growing newspapers reporting to the advertising manager. This role is focused on building and maintaining client relationships in the Northern Rivers of NSW. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a busy advertising environment. An understanding of, and keen interest in local business. They will have a desire to work collaboratively within a team.

The key responsibilities of this position include: • Developing new opportunities to grow business revenue through interaction with existing clients and actively seeking new business within a specified market • Seeking out a deep understanding of clients’ needs in order to create a targeted sales strategy • Achieving revenue targets • Creating high quality sales proposals and strategies and be able to confidently and effectively present them to clients • Providing after sales services as requested to ensure that clients’ expectations are met to a high standard • Provide constructive input for advertising strategies • Identify, assess and manage business and revenue risks as they arise.

To be successful in this position, you will have: • Demonstrated experience working in an Advertising environment with a proven track record • A genuine desire to work closely with clients and ensure optimal returns for their investments with our Company • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills • Be organized, able to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines • Possess computer literacy skills, especially with MS office applications • Possess a current driver’s license It would be advantageous to demonstrate: • Digital sales experience If this is you, please apply by submitting your written application including a covering letter outlining why you are expressing interest in the position and what you can bring to the role and a resume detailing your qualifications and experience to jeff@heartlandmedia.com.au Call Jeff Gibbs on 0417 516 004

Positions Vacant

JUBULLUM LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Salary Package – To be negotiated upon successful appointment Full Time Position (35 Hours per week) The Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council (JLALC) is seeking applications from experienced and motivated people who are interested in a rewarding career undertaking a challenging role as the Chief Executive Officer of Jubullum LALC. The position holder will provide strategic advice and an extensive range of assistance and support to the elected board through the day-to-day management of the Jubullum LALC’s affairs in accordance with delegated authorities, the provision of sound and accurate advice and the implementation of the LALC’s Community Land and Business Plan as approved by membership.

The successful applicant will have demonstratable knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 the capacity to interpret and implement legislation and sound communication skills and the ability to supervise and manage staff and programs.

Organisational and management experience is essential with an understanding of accounting practices and principles. A sound knowledge and appreciation of issues that affect Aboriginal communities is required.

All applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the Position Description and selection criteria and address the selection criteria for their application to be considered.

For a recruitment package please contact the Interim CEO on land line 66661337 or mobile 0429818238.

Applications can be forwarded via email to “The Contact Officer” at: office.jubullum@gmail.com and marked “Confidential” and/or post to: Contact Officer Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council PO Box 25, Tabulam NSW 2469

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Service Station Equipment: 1970’s Vane Electronic Tune Scope 3075-SS, 1960’s Replex Bubble Centre Wheel Balancer & Wheel Spinner, Wheel Changer, 1960 Battery Charger, Astra Bulb Display Box, Engine Stand, Gear Box & Engine Lift, Jacks x 3 (not working), Pullers, Large Vice, Toolbox & Assort. Tools, Endless Chain Block n Tackle.

Golden Fleece Memorabilia: Top Bowser Light Rams x 2, Golden Fleece Supreme Oil Bottle Stand, Oil Bottles & Tops, 1 Gal. Oil Tins, Quart Oil Tins, Oil Bottle Collection, Golden Fleece Oil & Lubricant Book, Golden Fleece Lubrication & Service Guidebooks x 2, Ram Embossed Plastic Funnel, Golden Guard Service Plan Board (ABC Service Guide), 1970’s to 1980’s Golden Fleece Litter Bags, Large Ram Sticker, Small Stickers, Bags of Advertising Price Rams x 2, Golden Fleece Cigarette Lighters, Australian Flag & Flagpole from Golden Fleece ‘Bridge’ Service Station Grafton, Golden Fleece Daily Controller, Golden Fleece Bottle & Can Openers x 3, Golden Fleece QLD Road Maps.

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

TRADES & SERVICES 57 Wanted

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Cleaning Services

Earthmoving

Garden

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Furniture to Bric-a-Brac, 1970s and back...

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0416 225 376 Livestock For Sale

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

58 TRADES & SERVICES Gardening & Mowing

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD 59 To have your listing in The Northern Rivers Times Community Notice Board simply email your event to janelle@heartlandmedia. com.au and Janelle will organise everything for you. Start sending them in now for 2021 Please note that as of February 2021. There will be a limit of 125 words per Community Notice.

If you would like more information regarding the limit on the word count, please call Janelle on 02 6662 6222 or email janelle @heartlandmedia.com.au GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS First day bus trip is planned for Friday, 26 February, to Glen Innes & Emmaville areas, with a few seats still available.

The Annual General Meeting is due to be held with March general meeting on Tuesday, 9 March. Enquiries on Grafton Senior Citizens activities, meetings, & bus trips, contact Publicity Officer, Sandra, 6642 7720.

EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB The Evans River RSL Day Club will return to Day Club on Monday 1st February 2021 under Covid 19 rules. We will meet in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Club Evans Head from 10am until 2pm All Welcome We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend Come along & join the love & laughter.

Please contact Merilyn on 0401 493 316 for more details

WOODBURN & DISRICT GARDEN CLUB February meeting will be held in the Catholic Hall, EVANS HEAD on Tuesday 2nd February at 9.30 am Morning tea provided. Club calendar of events for 202l will be available. Membership now due.

Bring along a single flower from your garden. Covid conditions will be adhered to. EVERYONE WELCOME CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum is “At Home with the Crawfords”. It’s the story of the William Ambrose Crawford family who lived in “Olivene” (now Crawford House Museum) and features family objects, memorabilia and photographs which give an insight into the larger history of the period from 1910 ‘til 1980. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm.

Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@ yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS BALLINA Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running social activities open to anyone over 65.

Tuesdays – One on one technology help and playing cards and boardgames.

Wednesdays – Gentle exercise – ‘Ageless Grace’ and ‘Move to Heal’, Writing group, Meditation and Book Club. Cost $2 including morning tea. Elders Drumming circle starting on Thursdays in February cost $5. Covid safe guidelines will be followed. For further information contact Kristen Ph: 0419 679 719 BALLINA SHIRE MEALS ON WHEELS Notice is given of Ballina Shire Meals On Wheels Inc. AGM to be held on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, Burnet Street Ballina at 2pm.

The meeting agenda is Minutes of previous meeting Reports Election of board members General business All are welcome to attend this meeting.

BALLINA UNITING CHURCH Ballina Uniting Church will be celebrating the centenary of the building with a special service on Sunday 7 February 2021 at 9.00am.

We invite anyone who would like to share in this occasion to join with us on that day.

The Moderator of the Uniting Church will be the guest preacher.

Covid 19 regulations will apply.

For enquiries please ring Mary on 0467 163 991 or John on 0428 305 426.

LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Friday, 15th January, 10am to 12 noon at Lismore Workers’ Club., Keen St, Lismore. There will be an opportunity to discuss and share strategies in a friendly, supportive, confidential, positive environment for living well with Parkinson’s Disease. All members of the Parkinson’s community and their carers are most welcome to attend.”

BALLINA LIFEBALL Ballina Lifeball recommences on Tuesday 2nd February (9:30 - 11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 044 800 4161

PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club Of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting at 10.00 am on Wednesday 20 January at the Cherry Street Sports Club.

This is a mixed Probus Club and new members are always welcome. Contact the Secretary, Faye, on 6686 6585 for further details.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 1 MON D Clarke D Allen J & J Whittaker TUE D Coleman J Sweeney & own help WED S White L Bratti & N Mckee THU M Goodlad & own help FRI P Plunkett & own help L Dorrington & own help

THE NORTHERN RIVERS CHAPTER OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS Next meeting will be on Australia Day, Tuesday 26th January at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina at 11.30am. There will be a talk on First Fleeter, Mary Williams and some fun mystery games.

Visitors are very welcome. Please contact Roddy Jordan on 66875339 if you wish to attend.

KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Kyogle Country Music Association kicks off 2021 with its AGM and short General Meeting followed by music on Sunday 14th February at KYOGLE GOLF CLUB

COMMENCING AT 11am. All Welcome.

All meals and drinks available.

CASINO RICHMOND RIVER MUSIC CLUB We will hold our first singalong for 2021 on Sunday 17th January at the Casino RSM Club, upstairs main auditorium starting 10am. All Welcome - free entry.

Come join us for some great country music. Call Gloria on 6662 2625 or 0412 910 884.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS BALLINA Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels are running social activities open to anyone over 65.

Tuesdays – One on one technology help and playing cards and boardgames.

Wednesdays – Gentle exercise – ‘Ageless Grace’ and ‘Move to Heal’, Writing group, Meditation and Book Club. Cost $2 including morning tea. Elders Drumming circle starting on Thursdays in February cost $5. Covid safe guidelines will be followed. For further information contact Kristen Ph: 0419 679 719 EAST BALLINA LIONS CLUB The East Ballina Lions Club warmly welcome the local community and visitors to the Ballina Market at Canal Road Ballina on Sunday 17th January to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and realistic prices.

The stalls offer goods for sale, perhaps a unique gift for a visitor to take home; from local artists, crafts people, fresh food producers, plants, books, fashion, jewellery, toys and much more while the trash and treasurer stalls always present the opportunity to find a bargain. New stalls are always welcomed and there is room on the site to offer boats, cars, caravans and motor homes for sale.

Site fees are a low $15:00.

The Lions Cafe Under the Trees is a great place to relax in the shade of the beautiful big trees and share a coffee and something to eat with family and friends while listening at 9:15am to the Ballina Shire Concert Band and later to Benjie and his guitar.

Parking is free and near the stalls. For stall bookings ring Wayne 0422 094 338 or email ballinalionsmarket@gmail.com.

ATTENTION - ON THE HORIZON Byron Bay RSL Sub-Branch represents the interests of returned and active ADF members.

We have honour rolls of returned personnel from WW1 & WW2.

We wish to also collate the names of Ex-service members who have served overseas in combat/peace keeping roles in conflicts including Korea and post Vietnam, including Somalia, Namibia, Timor Leste (East) Timor, Bougainville, Iraq & Afghanistan.

Ex-Service members and their families from the Byron Shire Area who wish to be included in this list and on a planned honour board, should send their details to Jim Rogers Phone 0412 679 870 or email jimrog48@gmail.com We would appreciate you help in getting this out to all ex-services personnel and their families.

“Grafton Senior Citizens Bus trips : 26 Feb. 2021, to Emmaville.

Bookings for this year, will carry over.

More welcome. March trip on sale Dec meeting. Bookings for Queensland 8 day tour, also carried over to August 2021, few seats available.

AUSTRALIA DAY MARKET “RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL’S” OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA DAY Tuesday January 26th from 9am – 2pm Riverside – Richmond Terrace Park CORAKI Naturalization Ceremony – Citizens Presentations

Market Stalls, Food Vans, Kids Rides Waterslides, Picnics, Waterside fishing, Swimming LIVE MUSIC Start Time 9am – Stall Arrival from 6.30am Stalls must have Public Liability Insurance Bookings essential Ph: Jenny 0435 0085 092 BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9 until 12 in our rooms on River Street.

Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Officer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place.

Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information.

Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12:15, for more information please ring David 0473 587 412.

LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment.

Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Pottsville Fun Croquet Club Inc meets at Blackrocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. We will recommence playing on Tuesday, 9th February after our short summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again. For any further enquires please call Pat on 0427976436 or Jean on 0431 606 376.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP. This group spans from Wollongbar to Ocean Shores & surrounding areas.

Our group meets the 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm, Wardell Rd, Alstonville.

All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome.

Please RSVP to Helen 0400 385 476 or Yvonne 6628 5884 BANGALOW HERITAGE MUSEUM AND CAFÉ The café is open Wednesday – Friday 10 am-2.30 pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am All profits support the Bangalow Museum CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS: All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414 625 680.

LION’S CLUB CASINO: Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 –for a 7.00pm start.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED: Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 25 members, 8am – 1.30 pm. Contact 6662 6423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au.

CASINO MINI RAIL: Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472 638 044.

CASINO VIEW CLUB: Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 02 6661 2530 or 0448 969 498.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

60 CASINO CROQUET CLUB: Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am.

Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP: Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 6662 1838 or Jan on 6662 6424.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB: Meeting 4th Thurs of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419 886 119.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm.

Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

THE PROBUS CLUB OF WOLLONGBAR “A wonderful rollup of members enjoyed a nicely cooked and presented array of meals for a lunch at the Wollongbar Tavern on Thursday January 21 preceded by very meticulous recording of personal details consistent with the State’s requirements to maintain control of this intruding villain to our lives, the COVID-19.

This challenge at the entrance didn’t inhibit the enthusiasm on meeting our Probus friends again.

The sight of the busy wagging tongues and happy faces was a sight for sore eyes, as they say.

The club’s committee are arranging another get together, no bus this time so a need to go by own transport down to Ballina Town on Thursday February 25th firstly to to the Ballina Community Gallery- where there will be a group exhibition entitled “Impressions of Nature” followed by a morning tea at the Gallery Cafe.

Then off to the Maritime Museum, a must see.

For further details will follow. Phone Ron at 6628 3381 or Keith at 6628 0393 CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP INC: Casino & District Family History Group Inc. is open again – Normal opening hours. For more information phone Research Room 6662 8114 or Cherryl 0490 149 905.

CASINO EVENING CWA: Meets first Thurs of month. Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400 956 404 or Penny 0422 301 799.

LISMORE GIRL GUIDES meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore. Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights free, but please make contact first. AND Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number-0412 866 766, for further details. AND Our hall is also available to hire.

COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH FINE ART PRINTMAKERS Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd Stokers Siding 2484 Prints, gallery, workshops and more!

E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.com T: Peter 0498 399 640 or Sue 0408 493 253 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

CWA MEETING DATES: Meeting on the 3rd Thurs of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00am. For further information please contact Jan on 02 6662 6424 or Margaret on 02 6662 1746.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP: Meets on the 1st Thurs of the month 10am at Fairy Hill Hall, For an update: Ph. Bev 6662 4435; Sue 6663 3233.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY As we were unable to hold our annual Book Fair in July, Friends of the Libraries are holding a pop up book shop in the empty premises of the former Chemist situated in the old Woolies Plaza, both the owner of the premises and the Byron Bay Real Estate have generously given it to us free of charge for two weeks.

KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB: Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499 824 274.

will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 6628 2082 (AH).

PROBUS CLUB OF GOONELLABAH: Meetings held at The Lismore Workers Club Keen Street Lismore at 10 am. For further information contact Gloria Francis on 6629 1442 NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP. This group spans from Wollongbar to Ocean Shores & surrounding areas.

Our group meets the 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm, Wardell Rd, Alstonville.

All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome.

Please RSVP to Helen 0400 385 476 or Yvonne 6628 5884.

VIETNAM VETERANS LUNCH: Veterans of all conflicts are invited to join Vietnam Veterans for lunch held on the last Tuesday of the month at the Rous hotel Lismore. Contact 0412 627 180 for Info.

NORTHERN RIVERS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The first meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group for 2021 is to be held on Wednesday February 3rd 7pm until 9pm at the Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore There will be no Guest Speaker on this occasion rather this will be a time of quality sharing on Health and Wellbeing since we last met in 2020 Men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their partners or carers are most welcome to attend These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to share, learn and benefit from other people’s experiences Enquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792

THE ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE: We meet at the Lismore Workers Club on the 2nd and 4th Mon each month at 6 pm.

For more information Phone Terry 0427 500 610 or President Carol 0429 129 573

ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 0427 326 832.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST: The Rotary Club of Lismore West is in its 60th year and meets every Thursday at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00 pm. New members welcome. For more information phone Norm 0428 151 934.

ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum at Alstonville is “TAS to Reality”. It’s a display of the major works of Alstonville High School’s Year 12 Technological and Applied Studies students. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm.

Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@ yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org. au

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCES ASSOCIATION: Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427 293 455.

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE: Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30 – 7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 6632 2233.

LIONS CLUB OF LISMORE: Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wed each month at the East Lismore Bowling Club at 6.00pm. For information please contact the secretary on 6624 6428.

WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH: Meets every Sun 10am at 172 Wyrallah Rd East Lismore. Call for more info Reverend Jackson Gill 0422 945 464.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: A 12-step program for people who have compulsive issues with food and eating.

Phone Meetings: Mon 10am. 07 5660 6012 - follow instructions Access code 826337# , Contact Ina 6621 3745 or Sue 0423 183 144.

FOOD PANTRY - UNITING CHURCH - LISMORE REGIONAL MISSION: Open every Thurs from 9.30am -12 noon at the rear of the Red Dove Café.

For further information contact Lismore Uniting Church office on 6621 5801.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE: Meets every Fri at 7.05 am at Coffee shots Molesworth St, Lismore. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB: Meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon.

Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES NORTHERN NSW Coffee and Community, Lismore Tuesday 2 February 10am to 12pm Duck Pond Espresso, Union St South Lismore.

Hello Lismore!

Join us for a good old chat about what happens at the end of our lives. What matters to you, what do you need to know, and what worries you? Let’s set out to sort all this once and for all!

You’re in good company, with Mimi and Jane from ComCom NALAG. Phone 0478600778 or 0438814552 for more information.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY: Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411 719 074 RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC: Every Mon, Wed and Sat from 10.00 am to 4.00pm at The Marie Hart Library Ballina.

MULLUMBIMBY CWA:

The Mullumbimby CWA rooms (on the corner of Tincogan and Gordon Streets) will be open for refreshments and stalls each Friday from 9 am till noon. Call in for a cuppa and a bargain. For more information call 0427 847 282.

BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW club continues to support seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Info: President Margaret Alderton 0429 966 894.

LENNOX HEAD CWA: Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 6681 6150.

LENNOX HEAD VIEW CLUB: The Club has been asked to provide Christmas gifts for children of specific age and gender as well as non-perishable goods for Christmas hampers which will go to families in need in our local area.

Please refer to your emails and Facebook page for specific details.

Covid-safe protocols still apply: no standing other than to pay entry fee & order drinks.

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB INC: We meet at Black Rocks Sports field on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8.30am during daylight savings time. Our last game for the year will be on Thursday, 10th December, 2020 and will resume on Tuesday, 9th February, 2021. New members are welcome to come down for a giggle and a hit. Any enquires please ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606376.

GROW GROUP: Grow is a Community Mental Wellbeing Organization, support groups for people struggling with their Mental Health.

Groups are meeting face to face and some are meeting online(zoom). We have groups in Ballina, Yamba, Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton for more information ph 1800 558 268 GRAFTON U3A: The Committee are still meeting monthly and sadly we have cancelled the Jabberfest meetings until next year. Mens Shed is open each weekday with limited numbers.

MACLEAN VIEW CLUB: Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on: 0409 844 212 by Mons, no later than 7 pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB “Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10 for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 6646 3164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes.

We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.”

YAMBA LIONS CLUB “Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, com. 7 for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417 546 097. Social outings also held at various time and Visitors and New members welcome.”

SQUARE DANCING Alstonville and Lismore Squares are in recess over the Christmas period.

Re-starting Alstonville, Friday 5 February, 2021 and Lismore, Thursday 11 February, 2021. Contact 0407 663 017 for further information.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 28, 2021

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FISHING NEWS

Evans Head Black marlin, cobia, yellowtail king and mahi mahi around the FADs, snapper and trag jew on Kahors Reef, bream, dart, trevally and a few mulloway along the beaches, luderick along the rock walls at the Evans River mouth and bream, flathead and whiting in the lower reaches.

METRO E10 Unlead91 U95 U98 Diesel

119.9 122.9 133.9 140.9 118.7

Pottsville Spotty mackerel, snapper and tuskfish on the close reefs, dart, whiting and flathead in the low tide gutters and tailor at dawn and dusk along the beaches, luderick close to the rock walls in the lower reaches of the creeks, bream, whiting and flathead in the middle reaches and mangrove jack around the

WOOLWORTHS CALTEX 123.9 124.9 137.9 145.9 128.9

PUMA 119.7 121.7 142.7 123.7

UNITED STH 115.9 117.9 138.9 119.9

snaggy banks and bridge pylons.

Tweed Coast Flathead, bream, whiting, trevally, mulloway and mangrove jack in the lower reaches of the Tweed River.

Snapper and tuskfish on the 30s east of the Tweed and maori cod and moses perch south of Fidos Reef.

UNITED

CALTEX BANORA

BP

114.5 116.5 129.5 137.5 117.9

Currumbin Spotty mackerel on Palm Beach reef, dart, flathead and whiting along the beaches, sand whiting on the making tide in the lower reaches of Currumbin and Tallebudgera Creeks, mangrove jack around the snaggy banks and bridge pylons and it would be worth setting a few pots for mud crabs.

139.9 153.9 159.9 134.9

151.5 153.5 166.5 174.5 125.9

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January 28, 2021

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JUSTIS HUNI FIGHTING TOWARDS OLYMPIC

anything less than a gold medal,” Huni said.

“All of the decisions we made to turn professional was for the Olympics, so I could keep my development growing for the Olympics. All of these [professional] fights are pretty much for the Olympics so I can keep growing and keep my tools sharp.

“It’s just always been a goal and I’ve committed most of my life to

amateur boxing and making it there. So for it to finally be just around the corner it means a lot. I want to do anything I can to be the best I can.”

Australia has won four Olympic boxing medals in history and the last was Australia’s only silver, to Grahame ‘Spike’ Cheney in 1988.

Nicolson is among the five Australian boxers who have already qualified for Tokyo but have had to endure the postponement of their Olympic dreams. Last year’s Olympic boxing qualifiers were supposed to be in Wuhan, China, but had to be relocated to Jordan when COVID-19 struck.

“There’s no ifs or buts in my mind about the Olympics going ahead.

Until they tell me I’m not getting on the plane in July, I’m 100 per cent going to the Olympic Games in July and I’m going there to win it,” Nicolson said.

“I think Australia’s going to see our most successful boxing team at these Olympics than probably ever, it’s very exciting times for Australian boxing and hopefully we get some more through in the last chance qualifier.”

Nicolson’s Olympic debut would be particularly special for

her family given brother Jamie, an Olympic boxer at the 1992 Games, died in a car crash before she was born.

“Knowing he’s travelled the exact path I’m on, it definitely gives me strength and helps with my resilience through the tough times and setbacks … it pushes me through those hard times,” Nicolson said.

“It’s a crazy feeling knowing this isn’t going to be the Olympics I always dreamed it was going to be, COVID has definitely put a big dark cloud over this Olympic experience. But I’m going to make the most of it, I’m there for one thing and that’s to win.”

Huni has been training in his home gym in Queensland but welcomed the chance to go into camp at the AIS. “It’s been a good environment, it feels good to be back around elite athletes that are chasing the exact same dream as me.”

Nicolson said: “I’m just glad it’s only six months away now and we’re getting the ball rolling in preparations, the teams back together and we’re all in high spirits and ready to have the best prep we possibly can for the Olympics.”

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Australian boxers qualified for Tokyo Olympics include (L-R) Paulo Aokuso, Justis Huni and Skye Nicolson. Supplied by the AIS.

Justis Huni fighting towards Olympic gold at AIS Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni says he turned professional late last year with one goal in mind – to become Australia’s first Olympic gold medallist in the sport.

Huni is one of eight athletes in camp with Boxing Australia at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra

this week preparing for the postponed Tokyo Olympics in July. It’s a squad that Commonwealth Games gold medallist Skye Nicholson believes could yield Australian boxing’s best ever Olympic results.

Just 21, Huni is one of the brightest prospects in Australian boxing and won the national heavyweight title in his debut professional bout in October. Many tip he

is on track to fight for a world heavyweight title, but Huni said his primary motivation to turn professional last year was to sharpen his skills ahead of his Olympic debut in Tokyo.

“A gold medal [at the Olympics], that’s what I’ve been training for and that’s what I’ve been dreamed of my whole life since I started my amateur career. I don’t want to leave with

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GOD GLOVES YOU

A GOONELLABAH church which has been converted into a boxing training and fitness centre has been a knockout with the local community, with 5 to 18 year old youngsters joining up in droves to get fit and find a real purpose in life.

Gospel Gloves in the Church of Christ building in Rous Road opened its doors a few months ago, and according to one of the main organisers Haley Brown it has been an outstanding success.

“The idea was to give young people something to do which was healthy and team building, because many of them have told us that they have nothing to do,” Haley said.

Pastor Ian Phillips, who is also behind the successful Lismore Soup Kitchen at the Winsome Hotel, got right behind the idea.

“Ian has been right behind us from day one as has been here for every session.”

“The best thing is

that it has been amazing because a lot of the kids come back and say they have learned something and have been given a purpose in life.”

“It’s a great sport and it’s great discipline.”

Two of the major backers for the Gospel Gloves project are the Casino Food Co-op and Mountain Blue Blueberry Farms.

“When Haley told me what she was going to do the Board were right behind it,” Casino Food Co-op chief executive

officer Simon Stahl said.

“Not only is it good for youngsters, it is a great opportunity for us as a business to employ young kids down the track.”

“We are still looking for workers at our Booyung plant which is actually just down the road out of Lismore and this opportunity could be fantastic.”

“Now I am under

SPORT CENTRE PLANS FOR COFFS

Pic: Sydney Sixers at Coffs Harbour – January 5 2020.

Pictures courtesy of Sydney Sixers. continued from Back Page The Big Bash League national cricket competition could be returning to Coffs Harbour thanks to $100,000 NSW Government grant.

The city, which hosted the opening round match of the 2019-20 BBL9 competition, is hoping to see the State-based competition return to C

ex Coffs International Stadium 2021-22.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said hosting another Big Bash match would reinforce Coffs Harbour’s reputation as a sport and major events capital.

“Cricket on the Coffs Coast is very strong and this year has been no exception as we’re seeing constantly competitive matches all the way from kids’ cricket to first

grade,” Mr Singh said.

“Hosting another Big Bash event here in Coffs will be a massive win for our economy, attracting visitors who will spend money locally, injecting cash into the tills of local businesses.

“But the highlight will be the look on the faces of local kids as they watch their Big Bash heroes and dream of following in their footsteps. I congratulate

our city council on this funding allocation.”

Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the NSW Government was looking to support cricket in regional NSW and bringing a fixture to Coffs Harbour would be a chance for the fans across the region to see their heroes live in action.

“As Aussies we love our cricket and this is particularly true in Coffs

any illusion that this is difficult and it is not going to happen tomorrow, but the more people we get around the table and play of a bit of a different role and help mentor through this programme and other processes and people who have worked with these kids I think we have a great opportunity over the next few years,” Mr Stahl said.

Harbour where a large social network often revolves around the local cricket club,” Mr Barilaro said.

“T20 cricket has given new life to the game, keeping kids interested and attracting new fans.

Now locals in Coffs Harbour will get a chance to once again see a live BBL fixture in their hometown thanks to this funding from the NSW Government.”

Acting Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the NSW Government was pleased to support Coffs Harbour’s efforts to host a game after the success of the first game in BBL09.

“Last year C.ex Coffs International Stadium was packed to the rafters with cricket fans cheering on the Sixers as they belted the Adelaide Strikers to all parts of the ground,” Mr Lee said.

“Following the success of that game, the NSW Government was happy to support Coffs Harbour’s efforts to host a second game in 202122 which would provide great economic benefits to the region.”

Sydney Sixers star Josh Philippe, who was

“So if it starts here and builds their confidence of the next few years they could perhaps look at us as a place to work.”

Moves are already underway to have a police youth liason officer to come on board to help the Gospel Gloves project.

Other local businesses and groups have also rallied to support Gospel Gloves.

“Rekindle the Spirit, which is a Koori collective, have given amazing support,” Haley said.

“They provided shirts for us and paid for most of the boxing equipment and gloves and they have just been fantastic.”

Other businesses to name a few which have supported Gospel Gloves including Bunnings and Coles.

Gospel Gloves is open to youngsters aged 5 to 18 years and entry is free.

Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

People wanting more information can go to the Gospel Gloves Inc Facebook page, or they can call Haley Brown on 02 6622 3085. the player of the match when the Sixers beat the Strikers in January 2020, said he would love the chance to return to the Coffs Coast.

“We really enjoyed our time in Coffs Harbour and that was topped off by winning the game in front of awesome fans,” Philippe said.

“The pitch at C.ex Coffs International Stadium was one of the best we played on all year and I’d love to play on it again in coming seasons if the opportunity was there.”

The grant from Round 3 of the NSW ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Legacy Fund is part of the $2 million awarded to clubs and councils across NSW. The Fund aims to support the growth of cricket participation and ensure a lasting legacy from NSW’s matches during the women’s and men’s T20 World Cups.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be held in 2022, with seven matches proposed to be held in Sydney. Fixtures and ticketing details will be available in 2021.

For information visit: https://www.sport.nsw. gov.au/t20worldcupfund

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