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DEATH KNELL FOR MUR’BAH RAIL LINE

A petition of over 10,000 signatures presented by Greens members Tamara Smith and Abigail Boyd was unable to sway the NSW Parliament from voting to authorise the closure of railway lines between Crabbes Creek and Condong and between Casino and Bentley. See page 5 for more.

Historic ‘Green Frog’ rail engine, saved from possible extinction. More on p8.

HISTORIC BYRON RAIL ENGINE SAVED Exclusive story

by Halden Boyd

SOME solid ground has been made to save one of the last pieces of significant historical railway memorabilia at Byron Bay as the NSW state government has funded plans to have a small locomotive which used the Far North Coast rail line almost a century ago put in the middle of the seaside town.

The state government has already closed parts of the line to become bicycle enthusiast ‘rail trails’, which has seen some members of the community wanting to keep the rail corridor open for future

services totally outraged.

Eighteen years ago back in 2002 Byron Council voted to ask the State Rail Authority if it could lease the section of unused railway line from the Lawson Street crossing to Kendall Street at Belongil Beach to run a light rail service.

The idea was to use a little eight tonne rail engine known as the Green Frog, once a familiar sight in the town in bygone days, to haul passenger carrying carriages as a tourist attraction at Byron Bay. But nothing happened, and now rail enthusiasts and a handful of historians are adamant that they

want one of the last pieces of local railway history called the Green Frog working again and preserved forever.

The little engine sits in a shed adorned with graffiti next to the rail line near Kendall Street, and is lovingly cared for and maintained by its last driver Brian Parkes.

Brian rides his pushbike from his Tennyson Street home out to the shed at West Byron almost daily and he says it is to make sure there are no rats nests in the historic machinery which has become his ongoing love in life.

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SECOND WHALE WASHES UP ON CASUARINA BEACH ON TWEED COAST A SECOND dead whale has washed up on a Tweed beach a week after the first one led to warnings for increased shark activity in the area.

The mature female pilot whale was found on Casuarina Beach on Tuesday 13th October at

almost the same location as a juvenile humpback whale was ground a week earlier.

The discovery of the smaller pilot whale was reported to the Tweed Shire Council.

A council spokeswoman confirmed following sampling

by whale researchers the carcass was removed from the beach this afternoon and taken to Stotts Creek tip for safe disposal.

She said after experts examined the mammal it was believed it had died from natural causes.

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BREASTSCREEN NSW is encouraging North Coast women aged from 50 to 74 to make their health a priority and book a free life-saving mammogram this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

BreastScreen NSW North Coast director Jane Walsh, said making booking for a breast screen could be a life saver.

“BreastScreen NSW has implemented a range of hygiene and social distancing measures to ensure clinics and mobile screening vans are COVID-19 safe, to protect women, staff and the wider community,” she said.

The measures include: • Pre-screening questions around personal health and travel; • Limiting the number of people in the clinic/van; • Practising social distancing and providing hand sanitiser in waiting rooms; • A minimal contact check-in process; • Wearing masks; and • Additional cleaning of equipment and commonly used surfaces.

Chief cancer officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, Professor David Currow said early detection is key to giving women the best chance of survival and reduces the likelihood of needing invasive

treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy.

“In 2020 alone, it’s expected that more than 6240 women in NSW will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 973 will die from the disease,” Professor Currow said.

“While these numbers are sobering, the good news is that if detected early, women have a 98% chance of survival”.

“Breast screens can detect cancer as small as a grain of rice.

Our research shows that women who receive a diagnosis as a result of regular breast screening are less likely to need a mastectomy”.

“It proves that early detection is key to unlocking less invasive treatment options for patients, making it easier for them to

recover, and giving them an overall better quality of life”.

The NSW Government, through the Cancer Institute NSW, is investing $62.4 million in breast cancer screening this financial year.

An appointment with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes about 20 minutes in total and no doctor’s referral is needed.

In addition to 46 BreastScreen NSW clinics, BreastScreen NSW has 16 mobile vans that provide services to about 180 locations across NSW, including in rural and remote areas.

If you are aged 50 to 74 book your free mammogram today with BreastScreen NSW online at book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or by calling 132050.

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GRAFTON CLOCKTOWER GETS A GLITTERING CROWN

Union wins three month free parking reprieve at Lismore Base Hospital

THE Health Services Union has welcomed Lismore City Council’s decision to extend free all day on-street parking around Lismore Base Hospital for three months, but warned it will continue to campaign to make the decision permanent.

Lismore City Council transitioned to free parking at the onset of the covid-19 crisis, before announcing plans to re-introduce parking fees, slugging hospital staff, patients, and visitors.

But Council voted at its October meeting to continue free parking

for at least the next three months.

“It’s a relief that councillors have seen sense,” said Gerard Hayes, HSU NSW Secretary (pictured).

“But this decision must be made permanent.”

“We are confronting

the worst economic crisis in a generation.

The idea that a council would raise revenue by slugging modestly paid hospital cleaners and wardspeople is perverse.”

“We don’t need Lismore Council behaving like some kind of reverso Robin Hood.”

Mr Hayes welcomed news the Council would hold a workshop on the issue.

“The HSU intends to participate in this workshop to insist that a so-called progressive council doesn’t reintroduce a regressive flat tax like parking.”

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Strong signals for rainfall for the next five weeks THERE are strong modelling signals that the North Coast could receive substantial rainfall over the next five weeks.

The GFS model is from now until the 15th November, with indications the North Coast could receive combined totals of around 300mm.

There is a La Niña event in the Pacific, with warmer than average sea surface temperatures predicted.

Over the next fortnight there should be a marked increase in rainfall for eastern Australia, particularly Queensland and stretching down into Northern New South Wales.

This will be due to the wind shifting to the east pushing moisture in from the Coral Sea and Tasman Sea. The Weather Bureau says

November to January is likely to see above average rainfall across the North Coast region this season.

Days during November to January are likely to be warmer than average for the region, and nights during November to January are very likely to be warmer than average.

The Bureau’s ENSO Outlook is at La Niña, meaning La Niña is underway in the tropical Pacific.

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) index value is currently neutral, though models suggest negative values may return in October and persist in November.

La Niña and a negative IOD typically increase the likelihood of above average rainfall across much of Australia during spring and early summer.

LA NIÑA LIKELY TO BRING MORE RAINFALL AND CYCLONES THE Bureau of Meteorology has released its Severe Weather Outlook for October to April, showing an increased risk of flooding for eastern Australia and tropical cyclones in the north, with roughly average potential for heatwaves and severe thunderstorms.

The current La Niña is likely to bring more rain to eastern Australia with some drought affected areas already seeing rainfall deficiencies ease and water storage levels increase.

While recent decades have seen a decline in the number of tropical cyclones in our region Bureau climatologist Greg Browning says this summer is likely to buck that trend.

“On average Australia sees 9 to 11 tropical cyclones each year, with 4 crossing the coast.

With La Niña this year we are expecting to see slightly more tropical cyclones than average, and the first one may arrive earlier than normal,” Mr Browning said.

“Every northern wet season has had at least one tropical cyclone cross the Australian coast, so we can never be complacent. We know that cyclones can develop at any time throughout the tropical cyclone season, which runs from November to April,” he said.

“This means that communities right across Australia need to stay be prepared now, and stay informed from the very start of the tropical cyclone season in October, right though until April.”

After the catastrophic fires of last summer, it’s a very different bushfire outlook this season, with average fire

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potential for most parts.

“This fire season we’re expecting wetter than average conditions in eastern Australia, so long running large bushfires are less likely, however a wetter spring can lead to abundant grass growth, which could increase fire danger as it naturally dries during summer.”

The Bureau’s General Manager of Decision Support Services, Sandy Whight, said the lower fire risk is no reason for complacency.

“Australia is one of the most bushfire prone places in the world in any summer and it’s important to remember that even short periods of hot and windy weather will raise the fire risk, so communities need to have their bushfire plans ready.”

“La Niña also brings more

rain and increased humidity, which can mean fewer extreme heat days. But while heatwaves may not be as severe, the Bureau’s advice is that they may last longer and be more humid, both of which can increase the risk to human health. Be sure to monitor the Bureau’s heatwave service, which provides information about the location and severity of heatwaves.”

REGIONAL SNAPSHOT FOR NEW SOUTH WALES • La Niña is likely to bring more rain than usual with an increased risk of widespread flooding; • Heatwaves could be more humid and last for longer, especially in southern NSW; • Normal bushfire potential, but more grass could provide more fuel in summer.

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Tweed Council welcomes closure of Far North Coast rail branch line

by Halden Boyd

TWEED Shire Council has welcomed the passing of legislation through the NSW Parliament to formally close the railway line from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, making way for the construction of the Tweed’s stage of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

The State Member for Tweed Geoff Provest (pictured) announced that a Bill to close the railway line passed the New South Wales Upper House, having passed the Lower House on the 23rd September 2020.

“Council welcomes the passage of this legislation and thanks Mr Provest and all our current and past members who have steadfastly advocated to secure the way forward for this new tourism enterprise for

the Northern Rivers region,” Council general manager Troy Green said.

“This news marks a key milestone achievement for Council’s rail trail project and provides the much-needed initiative the certainty our community has been waiting for and on which we can have a clear conversation.”

“It also enables Council to re-engage with our shortlisted design and construction prospective tenderers so that we can work towards a final rail trail design, and clarify during the process our ability to incorporate on and/or off-formation (trail beside the rail) aspects where appropriate that best serve the broader needs and aspirations of our community.”

“This legislation importantly retains the corridor in public ownership and paves the

way for Council’s shortlisted tenderers to bring their rail trail concept designs forward in the next phase of Council’s contract procurement.”

“We look forward to having that next level of objective engineering assessment to address the many queries and claims raised about the rail trail design and to assist with alleviating neighbouring landowner concerns.”

Construction of the

24-kilometre section of the rail trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek has been jointly funded by the NSW and Australian governments.

The Council has been engaged as the project manager to oversee design and construction of the section.

Council says it hopes to be in a position to award a Design and Construct contract early next year, with construction to begin around March and the Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek section of the rail trail to be operational by late 2022.

This first stage of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has received $6.5 million in funding from the Australian Government under its Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Packages Fund, with the NSW Government providing $7.8 million under its Regional Tourism

Infrastructure Fund.

An additional $600,000 has been secured from the NSW Government to cover the costs of operating and maintaining the section of rail trail for the first three years.

The Bentley to Casino section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail also was formally closed by the NSW Parliament with the Upper House decision.

This section forms the western end of the proposed 134-kilometre Murwillumbah to Casino Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

It too has received grant funding to design and construct and Richmond Valley Council has been engaged as the project manager to deliver that section of the rail trail.

For more information on the rail trail, visit www. yoursaytweed.com.au/RailTrail

COUNCIL LAUNCHES RAIL TRAIL MASTER PLAN FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION

by Halden Boyd A NEW master plan for the 13.4 kilometre Casino to Bentley rail trail showcases for the first time an exciting vision of a world-class nature and heritage trail which promises to be a landmark tourism drawcard for the Richmond Valley and beyond.

In another step forward for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail project, Richmond Valley Council has placed the draft master plan for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Casino to Bentley section on public exhibition.

The release of the master plan follows the passage of legislation in the NSW Parliament to allow the use of the rail corridor between Casino and Bentley, and between Condong and Crabbes Creek in the Tweed Shire, for a recreational trail, while retaining the land firmly in public ownership

and ensuring it can be easily returned for public transport purposes, if ever required.

Richmond Valley Council General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said the draft master plan was a foundational document which outlined key elements of the $7.5 million project, which is being fully funded by the Australian Government.

In addition to a detailed map of the trail, the draft masterplan includes design concepts for four rail trail precincts, which include the Old Casino Station trail head in Casino, a nearby precinct adjacent to the Primex site in Casino, the Naughtons Gap tunnel and a Bentley precinct at the northern end of the 13.4 kilometre trail section.

Attention is also given to the design of bridges and intersections, the refurbishment of heritage structures such as Old Casino Station, landscaping

and planting, signage, and the importance of connecting rail trail users to the Casino CBD. Mr Macdonald said the rail trail was an exciting project for the future of the Richmond Valley, and also a vital one.

“The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is an important platform for the growth of the visitor economy in the Richmond Valley, which is a key part of Council’s economic development strategy,” Mr Macdonald said.

“Having a scenic rail trail which meanders through some of the most beautiful rural landscapes in the country will be a real drawcard for visitors, especially at a time when people are yearning more than ever before to explore Australia and our Federal and State governments are seeking to grow the domestic tourism economy”.

“Underpinned by a landmark attraction in the rail trail, tourism will

be an important driver of our recovery effort from last year’s devastating bushfires and responding to the ongoing challenge posed by COVID-19, which has taken its toll on local businesses”.

“It will also be a fantastic asset for the local community and add another element to the relaxed and healthy country lifestyle the Richmond Valley already offers”.

Mr Macdonald encouraged people to inspect the master plan and provide Council with their feedback.

The master plan can be viewed and downloaded via the On Exhibition page on Council’s website: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/ council/on-exhibition/ The $7.5 million Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Casino to Bentley project is being fully funded by the Australian Government, under the National Tourism Icons Programme .

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$1million reward for information on Strobel murder

by Halden Boyd THE New South Wales Government has announced a $1 million reward for information over the homicide of German backpacker Simone Strobel at Lismore 15 years ago.

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 17 February 2005 concealed under palm fronds at a sportsground less than 100m from the caravan park on the corner of Dawson and Woodlark Streets opposite the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Memorial Park.

At a coronial inquest in 2007 the then State Coroner Paul McMahon ruled there was insufficient evidence to lay charges over Simone’s death.

Detectives from Richmond Police District established Strike Force Howea in February 2005 to investigate Simone’s murder, with assistance from their counterparts at the State Crime Command, the Wuerzburg Criminal Police and the Prosecutor´s Office in Wuerzburg.

No one has ever been charged over her death.

The NSW Government has announced a $1 million reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Simone’s homicide.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said it was a substantial incentive for anyone who comes forward with information about the German kindergarten school teacher’s death.

“For 15 years, police have been determined to uncover

the truth of what happened to Simone, both the Lismore community and her loved ones in Germany deserve answers,” Mr Elliott said.

“We are committed to providing police with the resources they need to solve cold cases and deliver justice for victims and their families. I would remind the community that any seemingly small piece of information could make a

huge difference in this case.”

Richmond Police District Commander, Superintendent Scott Tanner, said police believe there are people here in Australia and overseas in Simone’s home country who are withholding vital information.

“We know the truth is out there, and we know there are people who are holding it back.”

“Strike force detectives have worked for more than a decade, trying to piece together Simone’s last movements and who was there in her final moments.”

“A million dollars is a significant reward being offered by the NSW Government to help us solve this homicide [and] the reward is open to any person or resident, including both Australian and German residents.”

“We have continued to

examine evidence and speak with witnesses over the past 15 years, but we need additional help from the public to finally determine what happened to Simone.”

“This is a crime which has stuck with many families who have young relatives travelling the world, the thought of losing them so far away from home is hard to comprehend. Help us to put Simone’s family at ease,” Supt Tanner said.

In 2014, officers from and the Bavarian Office of Criminal Investigation announced a reward of 10,000 Euros for residents of both Germany and Australia who provide information that leads to an arrest and conviction, and that reward remains current.

As investigations into Strike Force Howea continue, anyone who may have information about Simone’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

LOCAL POLICE BEAT Lynette Daley appeal begins MYSTERY DEATH OF CASINO WOMAN

QUEENSLAND police investigating the death of a woman from Casino at Coomera on Saturday night are appealing for public assistance.

At 9.30pm on Saturday 17 October officers were called to the Pacific Motorway near exit 54 southbound, following reports a car was parked dangerously on the shoulder.

On arrival, the vehicle was observed to be damaged which led police to search the area.

The body of 32-year-old mother of five Tammara Macrokanis was located nearby with investigations now underway to determine the circumstances of the death.

It is believed she was struck by a car and died instantly.

The 31-year-old male driver of the vehicle was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and is appealing for anyone with dashcam footage of the area between exits 49 to 54 (southbound) between 9pm and 9.40pm to contact them.

Tammara Macrokanis worked at the Northern Co-operative Meat Company in Casino.

People who have information have been asked to contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at www.police.qld. gov.au/reporting

MAN CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY

A MAN has been charged after allegedly robbing a service station at

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Lismore.

AT around 2.50am on Saturday 17 October police were called to a service station on Ballina Road following reports of an armed robbery.

A man allegedly entered the store, produced a firearm and threatened staff, before ordering a 19-year-old employee to hand over money.

The man fled the scene on foot with an amount of cash.

Officers from Richmond Police District attended and commenced inquiries.

A short time later police were patrolling Brewster Street at Lismore when they recognised a man fitting the description entering a taxi.

Officers made further inquiries before arresting a 27-year-old.

He was taken to Lismore Police Station, where he was charged with robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon and robbery while armed with an offensive weapon.

MAN PINNED UNDER CAR AT LAWRENCE

THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked on Saturday 17th October to a property at Lawrence southwest of Maclean, after report of a man pinned underneath his car after the car he was working on fell off the jacks.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team treated and stabilised the male for chest injuries and airlifted him to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment.

THE appeal hearing of man whose callous sexual assault led to the death of Maclean woman Lynette Daley nearly a decade ago, began in Sydney today.

Adrian Richard Attwater, 45, lodged an appeal in March against his 2017 conviction and 19-year jail sentence for the manslaughter and aggravated sexual assault of Lynette Daley near Iluka in 2011.

In 2017 a jury took just 32 minutes to convict Attwater.

A co-accused, Paul Maris, 49, was also convicted on charges of aggravated sexual assault and hindering the discovery of evidence.

The details of the assault and death of 33-year-old Ms Daley, while on an Australia Day camping trip to 10 Mile Beach, near Iluka in 2011, were shocking.

The court heard Attwater and Maris sexually assaulted Ms Daley so violently she bled to death.

Instead of trying to help when they realised the extent of her injuries, the pair attempted to conceal evidence by dragging Ms Daley into the ocean to wash away blood and burning her clothes and a bloodstained mattress.

The pair told police at the scene Ms Daley had drowned in the surf, but the real cause of death was her horrific internal injuries.

The judicial delay in dealing with the matter was also controversial.

Police had charged Attwater and Maris in 2012, but the Department of Public Prosecutions withdrew the charges and declined to take action, despite a scathing Coroner’s report, which recommended laying charges against those responsible.

The ABC current affairs program 4 Corners’ investigation of the case in May 2016 preceded a change of heart at the DPP. It laid charges against Maris and Attwater, resulting in the 2017 trial.

Justice Elizabeth Fullerton dismissed the claims of Attwater that

the sex was consensual and he had attempted to care for Ms Daley once aware of her injuries.

“His attitude towards Ms Daley at the time of his offending was one of callous indifference,” she said.

The evidence revealed Ms Daley’s injuries would have led to significant blood loss, hypovolemic shock and death.

She also dismissed Attwater’s claim Ms Daley had a seizure in the ocean as a deliberate lie to the police.

“Mr Attwater knew that he was responsible for Ms Daley’s death and ... his claim that she had suffered a sudden seizure in the ocean was a lie deliberately told to conceal that fact,” she said.

She found both men had a “persisting lack of insight” into their offending and “lack of remorse”.

After the trial the director of the DPP Lloyd Babb and the NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman, each apologised to Ms Daley’s family.

The appeal hearing, before Chief Justice T Bathurst, Justice D Davies and Justice H Wilson, has been listed for three days.

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New Lismore Council executive director KATE Webber has been appointed as Lismore City Council’s Executive Director of Corporate Services, replacing Graeme Towers who was employed on a short-term contract, the Mayor Isaac Smith has announced.

“I would like to welcome Kate onboard and wish her well in this important role. Kate is highly qualified for the role and will use her wealth of experience to help drive improvements at Lismore City Council,” he said.

“I would also like thank Graeme Towers for his work over the time he was here. He did an outstanding job and agreed to delay his retirement until we found his replacement.”

Kate is a qualified lawyer who has spent the last fifteen years in the private sector focusing on everything from risk and compliance to governance, project management and business improvement.

She has worked for Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank, the National Australia Bank and Deloitte.

Kate holds an MBA, post-graduate qualifications in Applied Finance and Corporate Governance and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

“I am looking forward to this role.

There are some real challenges to be solved, which I relish,” Kate said.

“With councils under more and more pressure to deliver better services at lower cost, I’m looking forward to bringing my commercial experience to drive continuous improvement across

the Corporate Services portfolio”.

“With internal functions of Council running efficiently and effectively, Council is free to focus on the external services that the community finds such value in.”

Community is certainly important according to Kate in a carefully produced media release.

It says she has a long history of volunteering for organisations that support vulnerable young people, and in 2014 was named NSW Corporate Volunteer of the Year.

“This job is also a bit like a homecoming,” Kate said.

“While I have moved here from Sydney, my father was born and bred in Lismore and I’ve spent many happy holidays here with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins”.

“My brother has also just moved back to the area, as has my sister who is now teaching in Alstonville and my parents have also bought in the area.”

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THIRD GRANT FOR SHOWGROUND UPGRADE

Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis whoops it up at Maclean Showground. He has announced another $108,000 for refurbishment of the facility.

By Tim Howard YEEHA says Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis as he reveals another $108,000 for upgrades to the Maclean Showground.

The grant, to extend works on the Clydesdale building at the showground, will provide a new kitchen and office space.

Mr Gulaptis said as well as refurbishing a valuable community asset the grant would help stimulate an economy hit by COVID-19 restrictions.

“Show societies have been hit hard

by COVID-19, which is why the Nationals developed this economic stimulus program,” Mr Gulaptis said.

He said the grants earlier this year were spent on new fence posts, a new awning and relocating a gas bottle on the Jim Thompson building,

sealing and guttering the showground entrance road and installing ladder and anchor points.

He said regional shows were a valuable part of the lives of people living in the bush, which the Nationals had recognised with more than $1 million spent on upgrades at the Casino and Grafton Showgrounds.

“Those funds were used for new light poles and underground electrical wiring for Grafton Showground, and new flooring, a new kitchen and an office paint job at Casino Showground,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“That has given local tradies much needed contract work.

“So there are no shows this year, but when they coming storming back, they will be the best ever thanks to the dedication of the Show Society volunteers and these investments in improved facilities.”

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Endangered little green frog saved from possible extinction Continued from page 1 A MASSIVE part of Brian Parkes’ life has involved the little engine and he told the Northern Rivers Times he absolutely loved the part it has played in the town’s history.

Brian said he was gravely concerned about what would happen to the Green Frog (pictured, front page) once he goes, or if he is no longer capable of continuing his labour of love with the delightful little railway engine which chugged and rattled along along the clicketly clack line from the former Byron Bay Jetty to the Byron Bay railway station daily in its working life, servicing nearly all of the town’s industries along the important economic part of the iconic route almost a century ago.

Brought to Australia by the North Coast Steam Navigation Company to replace horses the little engine, built in Bedford in England at a cost of £1100 pounds, started its working life at Byron Bay on the old Jetty at Main Beach hauling cargo to and from the company’s ships back in 1923.

The Green Frog arrived in the region in 1923 in pieces at Lismore on the Richmond River transport steamship The Ulmarra.

It was reassembled at the Lismore railway yards, and chugged its way from Lismore to Byron Bay at a top speed of 7-miles-per-hour to start its working life.

When a new jetty was built at Belongil Beach across the road from the meatworks the 8 tonne Green Frog continued its work there, being able to haul 150 tonnes of produce on carriages at a time, replacing horses which did the tedious work on the branch line.

In 1954 whaling started bigtime at Byron Bay and Brian Parkes’ father Len took over as driver of the Green Frog from the first and long-serving driver, Arthur Ritchie, with part of his job hauling whales (pictured) to the processing plant at the meatworks.

As a young boy Brian used to often ride with his father on the engine and he recalls driving it for the first time when he was about nine years old.

He started driving it officially in 1968 when he obtained his certificate in hauling and other things such as moving refrigerated trucks and coal and cattle for the meatworks.

The Green Frog’s working life came to an end in 1983

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Byron Bay Historical Society president Donald Maughan, carer Brian Parkes, and historic restoration expert Alan Keyes with the historic Green Frog railway engine which could see it preserved from possible extinction after a tireless railway working life at Byron Bay. when the meatworks, then owned by IXL-Elders was closed.

By that stage Brian who was working in the boiler room at the meatworks, was only driving the engine every couple of weeks bringing cattle to the meatworks.

Both Brian and his father continued to maintain the Green Frog until Len died in 1990, with Brian becoming the loveable little loco’s sole carer.

But what it appeared to be the the looming resting place of the Green Frog recently came after its owners the Byron Bay Historical Society receiving $30,000 in government funding to strip it down and repaint it, and to place it in a location in the town centre.

However things came to a head with a hastily convened meeting with rail enthusiasts and the Green Frog’s owners, the Historical Society.

“I did not realise the depth of enthusiasm to restore the Green Frog back to working condition,” Byron Bay Historical Society President Donald Maughan said at the on-site meeting.

“We will be moving towards this positive direction, and the ideas here have been rather exciting.”

Brian Parkes said at the meeting the engine was a vital link to the past, and a piece of Byron Bay history which had been associated with all the major industries in the town since early last century.

“There would be plenty of railway associations who would love to get their hands on the Green Frog and I hope a permanent home for the Green Frog can be found at Byron Bay.” “I would love to see something happen before I go, and it should be preserved in working order in a museum type complex.”

An agreement was made at the meeting to get a Green Frog working group affiliated with the Byron Bay Historical Society, with positive suggestions including building a special weatherproof glass housing type museum for the engine to be stored in and displayed close to the Byron Bay railway station.

Other suggestions included getting the Green Frog back into running condition and working again as a tourist attraction on the Byron railway corridor, with historical restorers such as Alan Keyes from Byron Bay saying it would be an ‘easy job’.

“It would be a shame to see it out in the open where it could possibly be dangerous with people climbing all over it,” Brian said.

However subsequent to the on-site meeting the Byron Bay Historical Society (BBHS) issued position statement on the Green Frog.

“Currently the Simplex Rail Motor (Green Frog) which is owned by the Byron Bay Historical Society is housed in a less than ideal location and is in a state of ongoing detrition,” BBHS president Donald Maughan said.

“BBHS acknowledge the wonderful preservation work undertaken by Brian Parkes on the ‘Green Frog’, and his ongoing commitment.”

“We realise the emotional attachment the ‘Green Frog’ has for Byron Bay community with its significant historic contribution to the development of The Bay and its roles in our industrial past.

“Our aims in relation to the preservation of the ‘Green Frog’ are tokeep it in the Bay, to preserve it long term with an ongoing preservation Maintance plan and to have it safely located where it can be viewed by the public and its history told.”

“With no funds and very limited public support BBHS have been in discussion with State Government transport officials, via Ben Franklin MLC and local state Government elected member Tamara Smith, with the aim of securing funding and support to preserve the ‘Green Frog’ in a suitable home into the future.”

“To support the preservation process BBHS had a Ballina Slipway representative, with the assistance of Brian Parkes, do a detailed inspection to develop a costed and timely plan for rust prevention and metal preservation using the latest marine grade technology and application processes.”

“Ballina Slipway are a professional organisation with the facility and expertise to carry out this restoration and preservation work in an effective and timely manner

which could see the Green Frog restored and in place by the 100-year anniversary of its arrival in The Bay in 1923.”

“Additional to working to securing funding for the preservation BBHS is in discussion with relavent government deptartments investigating the possibility of locating/housing of the ‘Green Frog’ in the new bus interchange precinct or into the soon to be redeveloped old rail corridor in the centre of town.”

“Even with marine grade preservation BBHS is aware of the impact element exposure will place on the Green Frog and to this end are discussing with State Rail and Roads Maritime Services (RMS) that a maintance plan be developed in advance if it was to be installed into the Bus interchange or rail corridor precinct.”

“This area of the town is a symbolic reference to the original reason for the Green Frog coming to the Bay back in 1923 and a logical venue for display.”

“It welcomed new arrivals twice weekly, off the coastal steamers from Sydney, bringing their passengers and possessions into town from the jetty and for shipping out freight, timber, dairy, bananas, and meat produce to metropolitan and overseas markets”.

“Today it could still be a symbol of welcome to our millions of visitors.”

‘BBHS are planning to have relavent Green Frog historic information available to the public via QR,code smart phone points.”

“These will tell its story in audio, written and photos so that visitors will be able to appreciate the significance of the Green Frog to our town.”

“Last Saturday the 17th of October BBHS met with a small group of shire residents who expressed a desire to look at an alternative plan of preservation and location.”

“However until this group effectively form and present a feasible, costed and timely plan BBHs cannot comment on their plan.”

“BBHS has been intrusted with this very special iconic piece of The Bay’s history and must be responsible and accountable for its ongoing preservation and we will continue to work on our current plan until a feasible costed and timely alternative can be presented for consideration,” Donald Maughan said.

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION their bike and walking trail fully funded.

If Council insists on funding research into resurrecting a train then best do that research in just a section of the corridor, for example from Bayshore Drive to Tyagarah, assessing We’d love to just a few bridges rather hear from you! than the whole 25, as is letters@nrtimes.com.au currently the case, at a cost of almost $30,000 Please keep under 150 words each.

Breath of life for rail In the meantime, this corridor section could be made a valuable link for wildlife While we continue from west to east and to include the train component in the corridor provide an appealing 10km walk circuit for we will find difficulty visitors and residents with funding. It may be using the existing public achievable but no-one is access along Quarry Lane likely to fund or invest to the rail corridor, to in something they don’t Bayshore Drive and back believe will deliver a to Ewingsdale. worthwhile benefit.

This is much more We didn’t have enough achievable within our passengers or freight existing resources, our using the train to justify local landcare groups and it 16 years ago and that volunteers, providing is not likely to have a great deal more changed.

The train and rail community benefit than system here was originally the continual ‘train pain’ talk. built to carry freight.

I am taking this before Council hasn’t been successful in securing any the Byron Council meeting on Thursday. interest from potential Cr Alan Hunter. sponsors, commercial Byron Shire operators, or government funding programs despite 16 years of discussions Rail fail and much council time It’s nice the state and expense when other government has created nearby councils have had a 100 new jobs to fix up

Grafton and Casino train stations but wouldn’t it be better to create 3000 jobs putting the train back on to Murwillumbah and also creating the rail trail beside it – another couple of hundred jobs to do that also? Furthermore, if you are going to have trains stop in the middle of nowhere you may as well rip the whole line up all the way to Sydney and have the rail trail go the entire length of the coast to Sydney.

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NBN backflip

After the recent budget the government has neglected to help Australia recover from the recession by having a National Infrastructure Building Program for social housing, this would help the building sector and the homeless.

The government would rather give big handouts to their climate wrecking fossil fuel mates instead of having better communications, public health, higher education and public transport.

When the Abbott Government won in 2013 they wasted tax payers money by scaling back Kevin Rudd’s world class NBN network. The original plan was for

fibre to the premises at a cost of $50 billion. They introduced a second rate plan of fibre to the node and using existing copper to the premises at a cost of $29.5 Billion and completed by 2020. After meddling by ministers the plan soon fell apart and the cost blew out to $51 Billion. The Coalition has now done a major backflip by going back to Rudd’s original plan by injecting another $4.5 Billion, but not everybody gets the new upgrade.

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decision.

Many sporting, cultural and service organisations will be unable to continue their community activities, or will be forced to relocate to alternative, less appropriate, sites.

This, at a time when community groups and organisations are already suffering the financial impacts of COVID 19.

As a result, the community calls upon Ballina Shire Council for improved communication between Council and the Plateau community. Specifically, the community expects Council to commit at an Open letter to Ordinary Council Meeting Ballina Shire and in writing to the Council following: The Alstonville Plateau No extension of the Community Groups, currently approved Organisations and NFP lease timeframe, that is, groups listed below two years. This allows understand that Ballina Byron Studios sufficient Shire Council has time to make alternative resolved to lease the arrangements. community centre in Alternative appropriate Alstonville (known as the accommodation on the Alstonville Leisure and Alstonville Plateau is Entertainment Centre found for community ALEC) for a period of users of ALEC (recently two years. renamed Alstonville This Council decision Cultural Centre) without has been taken quietly, those users incurring any without any community additional ‘out of pocket’ consultation, resulting expenses. in angst within the Where appropriate community, and causing alternative division, as local people accommodation cannot try to clarify the possible repercussions of Council’s be found, those groups

or organisations are compensated for their loss.

A guarantee that the Alstonville Plateau community will get its Community Centre back

by January 2024: that is, the lease period of two years and one year of redevelopment/renovation of the building.

A guarantee that any future Council proposals, however urgent, be referred to the community by a properly devised Council - community consultative process.

We ask for openness and honesty in all council deliberations that impact the Alstonville Plateau community, and informed community consultation before decisions are made.

As citizens and ratepayers, we are required to consult and make application to council for any changes that impact on our community. We expect the same from our elected representatives.

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Glad tidings increase politicians’ trust deficit

By Tim Howard Opinion JUST when you thought it was safe to trust a politician, along comes Gladys Berejiklian and her dodgy boyfriend.

In a little more than a week the earnest do-gooder, who had done great work guiding the state through both the bushfire crisis and the COVID-19 response, has gone from hero to ….

Well, it’s hard to say. Villain may be too strong, but her good repute has plummeted alarmingly.

Sadly it has been that rare commodity, the trust she built with the community that has been damaged.

There’s been no smoking gun from the wiretaps on Maguire’s phone calls to the premier to warrant a resignation, but there was plenty to erode trust.

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“I don’t need to know about that bit,” Ms Berejiklian would tell Maguire, when you would like to hear, “What are you talking about?”

And you have to ask why she persisted with the dud former Member for Wagga Wagga until maybe last month, when it must have become apparent to her all this was going to come out?

After all, he has been known to be corrupt since at least 2018.

Surprisingly, our trust of leaders has risen this year, but it has been driven more by desperation than good management.

As the insidious pandemic spread around the world, communities looked to presidents, prime ministers and premiers to guide us through the danger period.

In Australia this has largely

come from the states, where leaders have insisted on measures to restrict the spread of the virus ahead of economic considerations.

The success of the measures means Australia is easing restrictions, while in the USA, UK and Europe, where restrictions have been less rigorous, the virus has surged

again.

But rather than build on the good work, the pollies have reverted to form.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who fronts up daily to be quizzed about his government’s performance, has been evasive when it comes to the hotel quarantine questioning.

And in the face of the NSW ICAC bombshell, which surely demonstrates the need for an equivalent Federal body, PM Scott Morrison has been less than effusive.

He took the notion of an Integrity Commission – a watered-down ICAC – to the last Federal election, but so far there has been little to show for 18 months of drawing up draft legislation.

Last week government members received their talking points on it, but there has been little movement, as the COVID-19 response has been trotted out to explain the delays.

At a time when we want and need to trust our political masters, they make excuses to get themselves off the hook.

They demand our trust while showing us they don’t deserve it.

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YOUNG ARCHIE PRIZE OPEN FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

Lismore Show Society secretary-manager Mark Bailey, Show Society president John Gibson and Lismore MP Janelle Saffin inspect one of the power boards.

Showgrounds put state stimulus funding to good use

by Halden Boyd

THE STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has visited Lismore Showground to inspect how a $125,000 Showground Stimulus Funding grant from the NSW Government has powered up the facility and improved safety.

Ms Saffin thanked Lismore Show Society president John Gibson and secretary-manager Mark Bailey for showing her how 20 antiquated power boards had been replaced by new ones, increasingly reliability and safety.

“John and Mark are very happy with how this project has rolled out after their application was successful under Phase 1 of the Showground Stimulus Funding Programme , one which I have heavily supported,” Ms Saffin said.

Ms Saffin said she was looking forward to what should be an imminent announcement of successful, larger Phase 2 projects and hoped that local showgrounds in the electorate of Lismore would be among the beneficiaries.

“The $25-million programme, rolling out over two financial years, is aimed at getting money ‘out the door’ for long-overdue showground maintenance and improvements, simultaneously keeping local tradespeople in work,” Ms Saffin said.

“Showgrounds are central meeting places for local communities and they host events that showcase the best and brightest of our talents and goods and wares.

“I recently attended the Lismore Carboot Market at the Lismore Showground and was greatly impressed by the new COVID-safe venue.”

Ms Saffin also visited Kyogle Showground to see how a $110,000 Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 3 grant is being used to upgrade amenities, including their new main unisex/accessible toilets and showers.

“I thank Kyogle Showground Trust President Paul Anderson and VicePresident Kevin Donaghy for showing me another well executed project which will benefit all who use the showground,” Ms Saffin said.

BUDDING artists between the ages of five and 18 are encouraged to brush up on their portrait skills and submit an entry to the Young Archie competition, with finalists to be exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery.

The Young Archie competition is part of the 2020 Archibald Prize Regional Tour that will be on display at Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre from Friday 22nd January until Sunday 7th March 2021.

Gallery Director Susi Muddiman OAM said the Young Archie competition is open to residents of the Tweed, Ballina, Byron and Kyogle shires, Lismore City and the Gold Coast.

“This is an amazing opportunity for young artists to be involved in a prestigious prize and

The winning entry in the 2016 Young Archie (1618 years old category)

by Kalyani Mumtaz, 18, from Byangum. showcase the talent we have in our region. The portrait should be of someone who is known to them and plays a significant role in their lives,” she said.

“The competition will be judged based on merit and originality by renowned artist Victoria Reichelt, who will also have a solo exhibition at the Gallery at the time of the 2020 Archibald

Prize Regional Tour.

“The finalists from each category will have the honour of being exhibited at Tweed Regional Gallery.”

There are four age categories for the Young Archie competition ranging from 5-8 years old up to 16-18 years old and entry is free of charge.

One winner will be chosen in each category and will receive prizes provided by the exhibition sponsor ANZ Bank and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.

Entries close on Friday 4 December 2020.

Entry forms can be downloaded at: www. artgallery.tweed.nsw. gov.au/YoungArchie All enquiries can be emailed to galleryeducation@ tweed.nsw.gov.au or people can telephone 02 6670 2712.

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Climate impacts fuel demand for new agriculture certificate – SCU

by Halden Boyd

SOUTHERN Cross University has announced a new course in regenerative agriculture, responding to demand from students which is says are asking for skills and knowledge to address climate challenges and restore degraded landscapes left by traditional farming methods.

The Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture is now accepting enrolments for March 2021.

The course can be completed with six months of full-time study or one year of part-time study.

It follows this year’s launch of the University’s world-first Regenerative Agriculture degree which is a Bachelor of Science with a major in Regenerative Agriculture, with SCU saying it’s an acknowledgement of Southern Cross University as Australia’s top agricultural university, rated number 1 in Australia for overall experience in Agriculture in the recent Good Universities Guide 2020/21.

The new hands-on postgraduate qualification is designed for students who wish to gain a higher level

understanding of underpinning philosophies and associated management practices of regenerative agriculture.

It includes units on Ecological Perspectives for Transformational Change, Farming Systems, Soil Management for Biodiversity, and Building Resilience in a Changing Climate, through drought, fire and flood.

“People with a range of more conventional agriculture qualifications are contacting us, expressing frustrations with some of the impacts of conventional farming practices over the long-term. They are seeking to understand what practices and approaches can enable farming to continue successfully into the future, while regenerating, rather than degrading, soils and landscapes”, Regenerative Agriculture course co-ordinator Dr Hanabeth Luke said.

Dr Luke said by supporting and enhancing the living matter in our soil, regenerative agricultural practice draws down carbon from the atmosphere and into the soil, and can play a critical role in reducing climatewarming carbon levels in our atmosphere.

Farmer and Southern Cross University student Louis Bell.

“Student concern over accelerated climate change is a significant driver for demand in Southern Cross University’s regenerative agriculture courses”, Dr Luke said.

One such regenerative agriculture student is farmer and former high school teacher Jennifer Ringbauer from Central West NSW. “I see regenerative agriculture as fundamental to the very survival of the human race: for food, for culture and for Earth,” she said.

“Agriculture is the number one way we can drawdown carbon from the atmosphere to negate climate change. This is pioneering science and such

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an incredibly exciting and exhilarating area to be studying right now,” Ms Ringbauer said.

For 37-year-old Northern Rivers farmer Louis Bell, who works in broad-scale landscape management, enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Regenerative Agriculture was a natural study path after a career that straddled horticulture and conservation.

“There are real opportunities to mitigate the poor practices which are resulting in deleterious impacts to our natural capital, and we need to bridge the divide between conservation and production,” he said.

Members of Southern Cross

University’s Regenerative Agriculture Alliance (RAA) said there was high demand from farmers seeking the kind of postgraduate qualification RAA founder and Southern Cross University Strategic Projects Director Lorraine Gordon said.

“The way we teach agriculture hasn’t changed in 30 years. In its first year, the Bachelor of Science with a major in Regenerative Agriculture became the most popular agriculture degree in the country. This is part of a huge movement that demands we rethink the way we produce food and how we look after the very source that provides such food – our landscapes, our soils. Unfortunately, our track record to date hasn’t been great! We need a change in paradigm, a new narrative, and to recognise the role we play in ecological health.”

The Graduate Certificate of Regenerative Agriculture incudes on-farm field trips.

Some units will be purely online, while others will have an on-campus option in Lismore.

Details on the new course can be found online at www. scu.edu.au

Enviro award for Byron

BYRON Shire Council has been announced the overall winner of the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards for its Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2020-2030 called ‘Innovation in Planning, Policies and Decision Making’.

The Byron Shire Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2020-2030 is a plan of action for Council and the community, to

Pete Boyd, Liz Caddick and Karen Love, staff who were instrumental in the development of the strategy. protect and enhance the natural environment.

The Strategy describes some of the region’s unique biodiversity

values, why they are under threat, and how the Council and the community can help to manage these threats.

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QUEENSLAND PRAWN TRAWLER OPERATOR APPREHENDED FOR FISHING IN NORTH COAST WATERS A QUEENSLAND licensed prawn trawler operator from Iluka has been apprehended during a joint response by the NSW Tweed Heads Fisheries Officers and NSW Police Marine Area Command.

On 12th of August this year officers boarded the Queensland endorsed prawn trawler, which operated out of Southport in Queensland where investigations identified that the trawler was operating illegally without endorsement to take prawns from NSW waters.

The trawler had been targeting prawns in NSW offshore waters, in approximately in 55 fathoms of water and 12 nautical miles east of Kingscliff.

The trawler was directed back to Tweed Heads where three trawl nets were removed and seized.

About 70 kilograms of prawns were returned alive to the water.

The maximum penalty for a person who uses a net to take fish for sale in NSW waters without the appropriate endorsement is $22,000 and possibly a 6 months imprisonment or both for a first offence.

The maximum penalty for a person who takes fish for sale from NSW waters without a commercial fishing licence is $110,000 for a first offence.

A prosecution brief is being compiled, and the master of the vessel is expected to appear in court over the charges.

Work well underway at largest organics processing facility on North Coast

CONSTRUCTION of the Tweed’s new $7 million organic processing facility is well on the way with the foundations being poured last week.

Located at Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre it will be the largest organic processing facility in the Northern Rivers.

When finished it’ll be capable of turning up to 21,000 tonnes of food and garden organics into useful compost each year.

Saving organic waste from landfill not only creates valuable nutrient rich compost, but it reduces the Tweed’s greenhouse gas emissions by around 13,000 tonnes.

This is compared to landfilling the same volume of organic waste at the tip.

The facility is being built and operated by NSW organics recycling business Soilco Pty Ltd.

Tweed water safe to drink despite amber algae alert

by Halden Boyd TREATED water from the Tweed mains supply remains safe to drink despite an amber alert for blue-green algae being issued for the Tweed River at Bray Park Weir.

The algae in the weir has been tested and found to be a non-toxic species.

“Our water laboratory scientists lead the field in identifying and testing blue-green algae so we can assure our customers that they are in safe hands when it comes to our drinking water,” Manager Water and Wastewater Operations Brie Jowett said.

“Council draws water from the upstream side of the weir for treatment at the Bray Park Water Treatment Plant before it is distributed to our water customers.”

Council’s water treatment processes at Bray Park Water Treatment Plant, and the smaller plants at both Uki and Tyalgum, are designed to remove potential toxins, together with taste and odour compounds.

This makes treated water safe for consumption and pleasant tasting even when algae blooms occur in the raw water.

Blue-green algae occur naturally and can reproduce quickly in favourable conditions

where there is still or slow-flowing water, abundant sunlight and sufficient levels of nutrients.

“Council will continue to monitor the situation at the Bray Park Weir pool and test the water twice a week to ensure it is treated appropriately for the conditions,” Ms Jowett said.

Signs at public access points to the river near Bray Park, including Byangum Bridge, are being put up to advise the public of the presence of blue-green algae and any potential risk.

Meanwhile, the blue-green algae alert at Clarrie Hall Dam remains at green.

“Our tests show the species in the dam has the gene capable of producing toxin, but there is no evidence that it has produced toxin,” Ms Jowett said.

However, Council is taking a precautionary approach and continuing to restrict recreational activities at the dam.

Warning signs at the dam wall and Crams Farm will stay in place advising recreational kayakers or anglers not to come into contact with the water.

Clarrie Hall Dam, the Uki pool where raw water is drawn for treatment for Uki village, and the Tyalgum Weir pool are being tested weekly.

Blue-green algae affected water appears to have a green paint-like scum on the water, near the edges, or greenish clumps throughout the water.

Anyone who thinks they may have contacted blue-green algal water are advised to seek medical advice if symptoms appear.

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SES calls to prepare to be storm safe this season

by Halden Boyd THE Storm Season is here and runs October through to March every year, prompting calls from the Nothern Rivers NSW State Emergency Service for the community to be well prepared.

Storms and floods cause considerable damage throughout our communities, and little preparation now will save you money and heartbreak.

There are eight simple things that people can do now to prepare their homes and properties and help reduce the potential damage caused by severe storms.

ONE: Maintain your yard and balcony. Secure or store items that could blow around in strong winds.

Strong winds can pick up even large items such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron causing damage to windows, roofs and cars. Try to keep items around your property tidy.

Identify things which you may need to secure or put away if strong wind or a severe storm is forecast. You may like to include this information in your plan. Storms can affect your home even if you’re on holiday, so if you are going away consider securing these items and following other relevant steps before leaving.

TWO: Clean your gutters, down pipes and drains regularly to prevent blockages.

It is important to keep your gutters and down pipes clear as blockages can cause the water to overflow under the eaves into the roof cavity. Clear leaves from the valleys of your roof as these will make their way into the gutters in heavy

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rain. Keep the drains around your property clear to help surface water move away and prevent water from pooling and entering your property. Pot plants in courtyards and around houses are often used to hide drainage grates. Make sure to move these if heavy rain is likely. Remember to park away from low lying areas and drains if heavy rainfall is expected.

THREE: Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home or property.

Check with your local council about any guidelines or required consent applications.

Remember, your safety is important so contact a qualified (and insured) arborist or tree surgeon for advice if necessary.

Have a qualified arborist inspect trees every 2-3 years to identify any preventative action necessary. Root damage is a major cause of tree failure so take care when digging or excavating around trees.

Remember to park your car away from trees if strong winds and severe storms are predicted.

When planting trees and shrubs, consider the mature size of the tree and use this to guide the planting location.

Select healthy (self-supporting, not girdled) specimens and use good techniques when planting.

Speak with a trusted nursery or garden centre for more information.

FOUR: Fix any damage to your roof, including broken or missing tiles.

Your roof should be checked every year (or after major events such as hail storms) for signs of damage.

Fix any cracked, broken or displaced tiles. Buildup of dirt should be removed as it can block the drainage channels on the underside of tiles. Damaged roof sheeting may need to be patched or replaced. Check inside your roof space. Light shining through may indicate that your roof or sarking (waterproof insulation membrane) is damaged. Working on a roof can be dangerous so we recommend you contact an expert tradesperson if in doubt about your capacity to check or maintain your roof. Have your roof inspected by an expert tradesperson every 5-7 years.

They can identify and remedy issues such as re-pointing, re-bedding and replacing the ridge or hip caps.

FIVE: Check your insurance policy is current and adequate.

Consider things like the type of cover (building insurance for home owners

and mortgagees, contents insurance however is applicable for everyone).

Consider also what level of cover you are insured for.

Make sure that your insurance policy provides cover for the types of events specific to your location, these may include: flash flood, storm water runoff, associated landslip (or landslide) and damage to properties by trees.

SIX: Make a Home Emergency Plan for your family that outlines what you would do in an emergency.

Consider where you’ll go and how you’ll get in contact with each other along with any special circumstances or considerations for your household. Remember that storms and other emergencies can happen at any time of day so think about where members of your household may be (school, work, commuting), how you’ll get in touch with them and where you can meet up. Try to identify how you will manage in these circumstances and who you may be able to get additional support from. Make sure that everyone knows what the plan is.

SEVEN: Prepare an emergency kit with essential items in case you lose power

or need to leave home in an emergency.

Think about the sorts of things you’d need in an emergency. It can be difficult to find these items in a power out or if you need to leave home in a hurry. An emergency kit contains most of these items in a sturdy, waterproof container.

Remember to keep it in an easy to access location. See the NSW SES website for more information on other items you’d include in an emergency kit. Remember to include items such as any essential medications and prescriptions, important documents and your emergency plans.

EIGHT: Listen to your local radio station and other media for weather warnings.

Your local radio station will broadcast information specific to your area. This information can help you identify things such as flash flooding locations to avoid, road closures, evacuation and recovery centers. Power often goes out during storms and water can affect electricity outlets within your house so make sure you have battery operated torches and radios with spare batteries.

If you are impacted by storms immediately call the NSW SES Hotline on 132500, and in Emergencies call Triple 000.

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RETRO AIRSHOW COMING TO EVANS HEAD TO BEAT COVID

Exclusive story

by Halden Boyd AN AIRSHOW with a difference is coming to Evans Head over the 2021 New Years Day Long Weekend with plans well underway to ensure it is Covid-19 safe.

It has been organised by Paul Bennett AIrshow’s and is being called The Evans Head Drive In Airshow, and it will be the first of its kind in the world at the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome which is now owned by the Evans Head Air Park Consortium.

The format will be similar to Drive In Movies in days gone by, where people attending will be allocated a car parking space ‘bubble’ keeping social distancing rules.

“There will be strict social distancing with marshalls, and talks have already been held with a number of authorities including the local Richmond Valley Council to make sure we get this right,” Evans Head Airpark Director Craig Dale said.

“People will be able to tune in on their car radios to listen

to the commentaries just like they used to do at old movie drive ins by hanging a speaker on their window.”

“Also people will be able to get out of their cars to watch the action as long as they stay in their bubble.”

Already an impressive line up of aircraft including World War Two vintage planes will be attending.

As well here will be a Vietnam component with

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a simulated ground attack routine planned as a special display.

There will also be thrilling aerobatic displays.

“We are well into the planning stages and further details will be released shortly.”

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$250 MILLION TO BOOST BUSHFIRE RECOVERY BUSINESSES and communities in bushfire impacted regions will have access to a new fund for local infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery.

The $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW and Federal governments, will open to applications on 27 October 2020.

The Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has encouraged councils, business chambers, joint groups, businesses, charities and local Aboriginal Land Councils to bring forward their recovery ideas.

“The funding will be available for a variety of projects, such as community

and cultural infrastructure upgrades, regional events, work ready training programmes, and tourism infrastructure,” Mr Hogan said.

“It is focused on creating jobs, increasing preparedness for future natural disasters and enhancing the natural environment.”

“I look forward to seeing what people come up with and the benefits that will flow long-term.”

Nationals MP for Clarence Chris Gulaptis said grants of between $200,000 and $20 million will be available for projects across the region.

“Bushfire recovery looks different in each community, and no one is better placed to identify local priorities than

local people,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“This funding is about assisting communities to lead their own recovery, with governments and local partners funding projects that will make a real difference

locally.

“I encourage our community to get together and consider what their community needs to boost their economy, their wellbeing and their recovery.”

Grants of between $200,000 and $20 million will be available for projects such as: • Local community and cultural infrastructure.

• Tourism campaigns (including digital product development) and regional events.

• Workforce adaptation and work ready training programmes.

• Community wellbeing and mental health programmes.

• Tourism infrastructure including walking and mountain bike trails.

• Neighbourhood safer places.

Alongside this open call for project ideas, shovel-ready projects are being identified in bushfire affected areas, so they can be considered and fast tracked to provide community and economic benefit as quickly as possible.

Information about these projects will be released in coming weeks.

Overall, more than $500 million joint funding from the Australian and NSW Governments will be provided to support local economic, community and industry recovery projects in bushfire affected communities.

Applications open on the 27th October 2020. For more information, including guidelines visit: www.nsw.gov.au/blerfund

Grants announced for Ocean Shores and Lismore preschools

Richmond Range Rugby Club gets new lease of life at Mallanganee Ben Franklin MLC and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell at Ocean Shores Preschool.

EARLY childhood services throughout NSW who have been affected by the challenges of 2020 will benefit from early payments of the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments programme.

Not-for-profit community and mobile preschools, and not-for-profit long day care services will be the recipients of funding.

Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the Quality Learning Environments programme helps to support the delivery of quality early childhood education for children across NSW. “Early learning services play a critical role in supporting children and families, and this year, our community has faced huge challenges,” Mr Franklin said.

“I’m thrilled that both Ocean Shores Preschool and Lismore Preschool are each receiving nearly $15,000 and this will make a massive difference to the services both preschools can provide.

“Funding is being made available to support the wonderful work of these services and ensure they can continue.”

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$14,950 to replace their external boundary fence and Lismore Preschool will receive $14,895 to upgrade infrastructure, purchase outdoor furniture and organise classes with the Lismore Music Conservatorium.

“The NSW Government is committed to strengthening education for early learners, and we are showing this support by making these payments early to services who need them,” Mr Franklin said.

The Quality Learning Environments programme provides grants of up to $15,000 to eligible early childhood services to purchase resources and activities which improve physical or educational learning environments.

Early payment is being made available to those services that have indicated an urgent need for funding.

This may include quality improvement initiatives to meet the needs of services impacted by bushfire and recent severe weather events or other emergency situations such as COVID-19.

Further grant applications not requiring early payment will be progressed in December 2020.

THE Richmond Range Rugby Club has bounced back in the 2020 season, reforming after a 10 year break.

The club folded over a decade ago and reformed this year.

The club in its revival has over 40 players. including a 36 year old dairy farmer who’d never picked up a rugby ball in his life.

The popularity of the team saw 300400 people attend at many games, and made the Major Semi Finals this season.

Alex Gibbon was key in getting the Club back on the field.

Alex is a former Australian Rugby Sevens player, representing Australia for 6 years in a row.

To celebrate the reforming of the Club the Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan put the icing on the cake announcing $130,000 in funding recently to install new lighting and other improvements at the ground.

This will allow the team to train at night, and hold night games.

The project was chosen by Kyogle Council with grant money given by the Federal Government.

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NEW TURF AT CASINO SOCCER FIELDS

Woodenbong community facilities to be upgraded

THE Woodenbong community in the Upper Clarence Valley has gained a funding boost with new money announced to improve a number of important community facilities.

The Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said $181,000 will be spent to provide improvements to Council owned community facilities.

“This funding will be used to refurbish existing amenities, install a pathway at rear of pool, and upgrade the BMX track to an asphalt pump track,” Mr Hogan said.

“These upgrades will make it more attractive for visitors to Woodenbong.

This means more customers for our local businesses.”

“Every single job we support makes a huge difference in our community.”

“This funding is designed to support councils deliver priority infrastructure projects to support jobs and help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The funding has been allocated through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).

Kyogle Council received over $1 million as part of the funding allocation.

RICHMOND Valley Council’s upgrades of the football fields at Colley Park in Casino hit a milestone recently with the laying of new turf.

This followed the removal of the top layer of soil, aeration, and laser levelling to ensure a perfect base for the fresh surface.

The upgrade also includes new fencing and coaches boxes.

Clarence Valley Turf laid the quality of the product called TifTuf which is a quick grow easy growing and low maintenance grass selected by Council to lay on the field.

TifTuf has become the premium turf for first grade fields, and for good reason.

It should ensure these fields are in tip top condition for many years to come, and the fields should be ready to play on in around four months ahead of

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Heavy vehicle system which reduces emissions launched in Lismore

by Halden Boyd

A LISMORE research and development company has taken a new approach to becoming a major provider of a retro fit hydraulic energy regenerative system suitable for all types of heavy vehicles which it says will reduce fuel costs and exhaust emissions in trucks and other vehicles by 30 percent.

At Advanced Hybrid Solutions our aim is to provide solutions for the more efficient use of fossil fuels with sustainability to be an important factor in our business strategy.

The new system is based on a vehicle recovering energy that is lost to braking by storing it via a hydraulic pump into nitrogen filled accumulators.

The nitrogen is pressurised by using the kinetic energy of the truck as it comes to a stop.

When the truck accelerates away from a standstill position, which is generally where diesel and internal combustion engines use the most energy, the compressed nitrogen is then released powering the vehicle forward.

“We accept that there must be a reduction in green house gas emissions worldwide, and our research and development has a place in ensuring success

in this direction,” Advanced Hybrid Solutions Managing Director Mark Pidcock said.

“From a fuel perspective a 30 percent saving achievement is possible where the vehicle is stopping and starting in heavy traffic, and generally that is where most fuel is consumed by heavy vehicles as applied to highway cruising.”

Mark said there has been considerable interest from local Councils in the region and throughout the country especially about the hydraulic retrofit going on to start stop vehicles like garbage trucks.

“There would be significant savings there because the system can recover and store the energy within 30 metres or less, that’s typical of a garbage run they are doing 20 metres or less between pickups accelerating and stopping so you can recover accumulate and recover energy very quickly.”

Mark said there were other significant benefits to the community.

“No-one likes being woken up by a noisy garbage truck, and this system is virtually silent, and I am sure many would be happy with that.”

“It is all done internally and so there is nothing being released into the atmosphere

Inventor of the hydraulic energy regeneration system Neil Hargreaves with Managing Director of advanced Hybrid Systems Mark Pidcock. because it is a completely sealed system.”

“We have had significant interest not in Australia but overseas especially from bus companies in areas like Asia and India where that is a major mode of public transport.”

Advanced Hybrid Solutions is expected to be into full production soon and a prospectus will be released soon outlining the company and its vision to prospective shareholders.

TIME IS UP FOR 4WDS ON BEACHES - GREENS

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Toastmasters Zooming to win SINCE Covid restrictions have been established Toastmasters clubs in the region have been meeting virtually.

It has been challenging but a great learning experience.

This experience will be put to good use when the annual speech contests are under way.

These contests will be held online and the weekend of October 24-25 will see local Toastmasters in earnest competition.

Usually the contest is held in front of a supportive and encouraging audience whose applause and encourage the competitors to bring out their best. Not this time, however. All contests are virtual.

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see members of Mullum Magic, Lennox Lightning, Byron Cavanbah and Ballina clubs competing in three different categories.

The following day, Sunday 25th, will be another contest where the tussles are between In Focus, Summerland and Mighty Clarence for the possession of the perpetual trophies.

One category is a very special contest. Winning that one could see the winner competing at various levels. The final challenge to compete in Nashville next year, to become The World Champion of Public Speaking.

The winners will compete, again online, in the Division Contests in February.

GREENS Ballina MP Tamara Smith is calling on Ballina Shire Council to immediately implement locals only permits for 4WD access on all South Ballina beaches, claiming Richmond District Police share her concern about public safety given the vast number of vehicles monitored during Operation Thor over the October long weekend.

“Time is up for the status quo and it is extremely disappointing that Crown Land and Ballina Shire Council have been unable to come up with a long term solution to a severe public safety issue that has been highlighted repeatedly by me, residents, the local Jali Aboriginal Land Council, environmentalists and the broader community for a number of years,” Tamara Smith said.

“I will not stand by and wait for somebody to be hurt before action is taking and I am calling on Ballina Shire Council to introduce a permit system immediately for locals and Aboriginal members of our community only.”

“Ideally Crown Lands would have resolved this by now but they have not, and as it is a residential

safety issue primarily I think that Council needs to step up and be the responsible adult in this situation,” Ms Smith said.

“The enforcement operation by the Richmond Area Command through Operation Thor over the October long weekend was disturbingly insightful. The police were on patrol only a few hours at a time over three days yet 150 vehicles were stopped for random breath tests. That’s more than 50 vehicles a day on the beach just in those short windows of time and that is outrageous.”

“Our beaches are for residents and visitors to enjoy walking and swimming and hand fishing and we all accept that locals may responsibly drive down to fish.

But driving up and down the beach and the dune bashing that we see is crazy and the sheer numbers of out-of-towners on the beach is out of control and will only increase.”

“We also know that there are huge environmental impacts from this type of vehicle intensity and threats to the already endangered Pied Oyster Catchers as well as the dunal system, and of course impacts on Aboriginal heritage,” Ms Smith said.

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No Dunoon Dam: Alliance launches Smart Water Options campaign WATER Northern Rivers Alliance has launched a campaign for smart water options in the Northern Rivers, instead of the Dunoon Dam. The launch coincides with the start of National Water Week, with its message ‘Let’s re-imagine our water future”.

In their report ‘All Options On The Table’, the Water Systems Association of Australia (WSAA) said thatnew dams are risky investments because they depend on rain in uncertain climate conditions.

WSAA states that a resilient water system should have a suite of complementary options. Drought-proofing is enhanced if any new supply does not depend on rainfall - such as water recycling or desalination.

Likewise, the recent NSW Productivity Commission Green Paper recommends we embrace efficiencies and new supply options such as water recycling.

“We want Rous to take on board what the experts are saying about smart options

and policies,” said Annie Kia, spokesperson for WATER Northern Rivers.

“The Dunoon dam is last century’s thinking. If we add new supply it should be independent of rainfall. That’s the way to drought-proof our region, not by adding another dam, costing $245,000,000”.

“Since Rous proposed the Dunoon Dam many years ago, a whole new world of water options has opened up. But the consultants giving advice to Rous on the Future Water 2060 strategy seem out of touch with these developments. While some elements of the document

are well researched, other options were largely neglected.

For instance, water efficiency did not receive the attention it deserves as the least costly means of achieving supplydemand balance.

Similarly, water recycling was not properly considered” says Annie Kia. “It’s time to heed the experts, drop the dam and get cracking on a water system fit for the 21st century.

If Rous gets with the trend we will support them every bit of the way”.

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Clarence Valley live entertainment bonanza

By Lesley Apps Since the entertainment industry was shut down in April due to COVID-19, it’s no stretch in saying the live scene has been the quietest it’s been in living memory.

And while life is slowly, and carefully, beginning to return to entertainment venues, complete recovery is still a while away.

That’s not to say there won’t be some amazing opportunities coming venues’ way and November is certainly measuring up to be a blockbuster of a month for live shows in the Clarence Valley.

Long-time North Coast agency JLE has been working hard to get live shows back to the regions and thanks to the backing of a state government initiative Great Southern Nights, it’s going to be sooner rather than later.

JLE founder John Logan said while some venues had been hesitant to embrace the opportunity there have been a few willing to get behind it so “full marks to these clubs for their initiative.”

One of those signed up to the program is the Maclean Bowling Club who has been working with JLE to secure some amazing live shows for members and visitors next month.

The country bowling club will host three concerts, the first cab off the rank Darren Coggan’s amazing production Remembering Cat Stevens.

“This touring show received huge accolades from the critics and public alike,” Mr Logan said.

Coggan’s November 7 concert will be the first show in six months for the venue and will be conducted on a

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Councillor said “WATER Northern Rivers wants Rous County Council to say ‘stop’ to any further spending on the Dunoon Dam. It is pointless to waste millions on further studies. We already have studies that show the dam would obliterate Aboriginal Heritage, and destroy rare rainforests that comprise part of the Big Scrub Rainforest, of which just 1% is left.

“Why would we waste more money on this destructive dam when water experts say there are better ways to ensure water security? It’s time for Rous to change tack,” he said.

WATER are asking Rous County Council to: • Invest in water efficiency as recommended by Professor Stuart White; • Engage consultants who are expert in potable water re-use and desalination to analyse and cost how this could augment supply, including how it could be scaled up rapidly as part of contingency planning; and • Take on board the recommendations and case studies presented in All Options On The Table to develop a resilient water system in our region.

SARATON THEATRE BACK ‘LIVE ON STAGE’

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reduced capacity under the legislated social distancing rules.

“This equates to just under half the normal capacity but with this reduced capacity organisers are sure tickets will be snapped up quickly,” Mr Logan said.

The next amazing opportunity at the Maclean venue will arrive on November 15 with a special Sunday afternoon “sesh” with musical troubadour Tim Freedman from The Whitlams (pictured) who will be performing a solo show in the club’s auditorium. He will be joined by local support act, Yamba musician Rob Imeson for an afternoon showcase of songwriting and fine musicianship.

Then it’s a case of holding onto your cowgirl hats because country royalty Beccy Cole will be taking to the stage with Libby O’ Donovan on November 28 rounding off a stellar month at the bowling club. Cole’s show was earmarked for earlier this year but was put on hold until now.

Tickets to all three Maclean Bowling Club shows are on sale now and available from the Maclean Bowling Club and online at trybooking.com.

WHILE movies have recently been screening at the historic Saraton Theatre in Grafton while adhering to the state government’s COVID-19 guidelines, its popular live shows have been on hold along with the rest of the country’s.

But now, thanks to the ARIA’s Great Southern Nights government initiative, the heritage-listed venue will be back with some amazing live entertainment on offer throughout November.

To kick things off, the Saraton Theatre are thrilled to announce the following performances: award winning country star Travis Collins on November 7; iconic jazz legend James Morrison on November 14; Australia’s favourite ABBA tribute band ABBASBACK on November 21 and ARIA Award winning Grinspoon rockers, Phil Jamieson and Pat Davern who will be in acoustic mode on November 27.

The government initiative is aimed at re-starting the live entertainment venues and music industry as part of Australian Music Month in November.

With a revised and upgraded capacity of 435 seats open for ticket holders, the 900-plus seat venue is ready to embrace the opportunity the revised restrictions opens up as the state moves into its next phase.

“We welcome everyone in the Clarence and Northern Rivers areas to come out and enjoy some great live music and support our Australian artists and musicians who have been

doing it tough since March,” Saraton management said.

“We have such an abundance of amazing artists in our own backyard here in Australia who have been waiting and itching to get back out on the road and perform, and we at the Saraton are committed to supporting live entertainment and Australian artists and productions and comedians wherever we can.”

Other live shows set for the Saraton Theatre in November include comedian Tom Gleeson (pictured) on November 20.

November is a great time to visit Grafton as the city is also shrouded in purple thanks to the dazzling display of Jacaranda trees and while the festival activities have been put on hold until 2021, the Saraton Theatre will be getting into the spirit of the season with special batches of purple popcorn and purple choc tops during November.

Tickets to all upcoming live shows are available from the Saraton Theatre or online through their website.

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Student virtual reality project an easier job in working out real life challenges

by Halden Boyd SOUTHERN Cross University digital media students are putting the finishing touches on a new and exciting virtual reality project that will change lives for people with challenges seeking targeted specialised employment goals and independent and satisfying independent lifestyles.

Called ‘Bringing the Job to You - SummerlandFarm360’, the Virtual Reality (VR) video will give people with a disability a safe way to experience the variety of career options available at Summerland Farm in Alstonville, a business of Aruma providing employment opportunities for people with a disability.

Potential staff, wearing virtual reality goggles, will explore working in the packing shed, de-husking macadamias, picking avocadoes, driving all-terrain vehicles, going up in a cherry picker, and a range of exciting opportunities.

The project came about when Summerland Farm approached Southern Cross University earlier this year for advice on media technologies that safely introduce people to the kinds of spaces they might experience at work.

“The farm has a lot of work environments that are quite complex, loud and busy, and people with autism are often highly sensitive to this level of stimuli,” Southern Cross University media artist Associate Professor Grayson Cooke said.

“I suggested we explore VR as a way of providing this experience.”

Dr Cooke enlisted Charis Crosthwaite and Hope Jurjens, both final year Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications students, plus university technical officer Ian Slade, and the crew set to work.

View from the top of the cherry picker giving a 360-degree perspective collecting avocados at Summerland Farm Born and raised in Lismore, Charis and Hope have been making films together since they were 16-years-old and laugh when explaining the ‘non-conventional’ challenges of shooting for 360 VR. “The camera sees in all directions at once, a full 360 degrees, so there’s no real framing or composition. When we hit the record button and shout ‘action’ we have to immediately duck for cover behind a tree or something so we won’t be in the shot,” said Charis.

Hope added: “Because having ‘cuts’ is jarring for someone viewing it in a VR headset, you can’t really ‘edit’ the footage so everything must be shot in one take.”

“On the set Jesse, an occupational therapist from Aspect Australia, gave us lots of feedback on how the headset and the experience

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will affect people on the spectrum, and how to not make it disorientating and uncomfortable.”

Charis and Hope were involved in pre-production planning and scripting, shooting, editing and designing the whole VR experience, and now post-production.

“This is a fantastic project and opportunity for Southern Cross students to learn about VR production. And because it’s for a local community agency there is a very meaningful outcome,” Dr Cooke said.

While VR has been used for more than two decades in gaming and film entertainment, Dr Cooke said it was an emerging technology in disability services.

“We know in health-related settings VR is good for simulating experiences. In mental health, VR is used

for ‘exposure therapy’ where people can safely re-visit sites of trauma and overcome their difficulties through this exposure.”

“Building on these uses, the SummerlandFarm360 project explores a kind of ‘pre-exposure therapy’ where VR is used to visit complex environments safely and give a quick experience of sights and sounds,” said Dr Cooke.

Joanne Monk, Employment Support Manager for Aruma, said the organisation was excited to bring VR into the supported-employment sector.

“It has been a long-time goal across our organisation to use technologies to assist in the disability sector. Now the team is looking forward to taking our VR experience out into the community.”

“This will create a very exciting interaction and communicative opportunity

when our team visits regional schools, expos and events, showcasing all the work we do and the wonderful supportedemployment opportunities we have for people with a disability.”

Dylan O’Malley, general manager at Summerland Farm, said its two Alstonville businesses, Summerland Farm and Facility Services Alstonville, employ close to 120 people with a disability.

“Many meaningful and productive roles have been generated for team members throughout various business functions at Summerland Farm. These roles support the development of valuable work skills, friendships and growing self-confidence within a professional setting.”

“However, locating the right job can be daunting for anyone of us, and this is made more difficult when individuals may not have experience or confidence in job seeking and may have difficulty understanding some content.”

“People with autism for example, can experience anxiety engaging with something new whilst adjusting to new sensory environments.”

“The team at Summerland Farm has been very fortunate to work closely with Southern Cross University to create a portable product using media technologies which will assist access for people with a disability to engage with our employment opportunities.”

“Our VR experience showcases real employees doing real jobs in real time, and this allows us to safely and efficiently introduce people to a wide variety of working environments and engage with the diverse roles and functions we have available,” said Mr O’Malley.

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BYRON BAY RAILWAY PARK WINS NATIONAL AWARD

BYRON Bay’s Railway Park has won the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ National Award of Excellence for Play Spaces.

The announcement was made with judges describing the Railway Park play space as “a sensitive and purposeful collaboration between the Council, the local community and the region’s Aboriginal community, the Arakwal People”.

“To receive national recognition for the Railway Park project is absolutely terrific news for Council and Dan Plummer, the talented local landscape architect who was engaged to design this project,” Byron Shire Mayor, Simon Richardson, said.

“The revitalisation of Railway Park was an important project on so many levels and I am thrilled because it recognises many, many months of hard work and collaboration

with Councillors, staff, Dan, the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan Group, the Arakwal, and the community,” Mayor Richardson said.

“It’s been almost 12 months since we celebrated the

opening of the new Railway Park with hundreds of locals turning out for an afternoon of music, catching up and to celebrate a project that was designed to breath new life into the old park which had been a gathering place for

decades,” he said.

Key to the redesign of the park was to protect the cottonwood trees which children had been climbing for years.

With the trees as the centrepiece, a bespoke

playground with a bird’s nest and a big slide were just the thing to engage children’s imaginations, offset by thoughtful seating and grassed areas for people to watch and relax. “‘Obviously it is wonderful for everyone involved to have the project receiving such recognition. But the bigger pleasure for us is to see the value and joy that the park provides the community every day,” Dan Plummer, landscape architect, said.

“One of the most exciting things was working with young Arakwal artists who designed magnificent images that were blasted into the paths weaving around Railway Park,” Mayor Richardson said.

“This was the first project to be realised from the Byron Bay Town Centre Masterplan and it’s wonderful to see it used every day by people of all ages,” he said.

It’s bloom time in city of jacarandas

By Lesley Apps

Money for Old Bonalbo facilities

OLD BONALBO residents will benefit from funding announced to upgrade car parking, improve the pathway to the local tennis courts and other improvements.

This comes from a grant of

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$160,000.

These projects were chosen by Kyogle Council with grant money given by the Federal Government.

As well new chairs were delivered for the Old Bonalbo Hall.

THE Grafton Jacaranda Festival might be taking a COVID hiatus this year along with just about every other community event around the world, but the trees at the centre of the celebrations are still keen to show-off their natural talents to visitors.

Grafton, the Clarence Valley’s city of trees, has flicked the switch to purple once more and while the ceremonial splendour of the queen crowning and the jampacked program are on hold in 2020, the floral rockstars are still centre stage and pulling in fans from around the state’s regions.

Festival manager Mark Blackadder said despite challenges of this year, the spirit of the festival and its famous trees, was definitely alive and well.

The official jacaranda season kicked off last week and will continue for four weeks as the trees hit peak purpleness.

Mr Blackadder said there had been plenty of visitors coming to Grafton despite the absence of formal celebrations and the festival would still have a presence throughout the jacaranda season

campaign.

“There are Sydney tourists here at moment and if the Queensland border opens up at the end of this month there will be more. If anyone wants to see and photograph the splendour of trees without the crowds, this is a great opportunity. There’s more freedom to move around and do your own thing.”

He said Jaca HQ, located in the Saraton Theatre complex, will be open everyday during the jacaranda season providing visitors with information and the opportunity to purchase official merchandise to mark the occasion.

“We have walking tours and maps available and we’ve also encouraged local businesses to get into the spirit of Jacaranda by going purple.”

Mr Blackadder said although there was no

festival on the ground they were able to continue its promotion of the Jacaranda season thanks to Clarence Valley Council honouring its annual $12,000 sponsorship.

“It’s has helped us campaign jacaranda season to visitors and do things like create the online movie series and online kids’ workshops.

Basically how you can celebrate Jacaranda and see the trees from home this year if you can’t make it.”

The Jacaranda movies kicked off last week with the almighty task of craning a giant illuminated queen crown to the top of the city’s famous clocktower.

Keep on eye on Jacaranda Festival’s website and social media channels for more spectacular footage and information on this year’s Jacaranda season campaign.

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Ballina boy shouts out loud so people can hear of a fantastic cause Story and photos

by Halden Boyd A LOCAL Ballina mum is ramping up support for the Queensland not-for-profit organisation called ‘Hear and Say’ to give hearing impaired youngsters like her just turned four-year-old son Oliver the ability to hear, listen and speak and lead a normal life.

Her son Oliver Siviour is just like any normal kids his age is one of the one in six Australians who are impacted by hearing loss.

Oliver was diagnosed with a Microtia and Atresia when he was born with only one ear.

Oliver was opened up to a world of sound after undergoing a bone conduction device insertion at just 3-months old and has been supported by Hear and Say ever since.

“Oliver was due to receive combined Atresia and Microtia surgery in the United States , however due to the Covid-19 pandemic his surgery has been postponed”, his mother Fiona said.

“The surgery will eventually see Oliver receive a prosthetic ear that is made out of the same materials of that of a hip replacement which will be

Oliver Siviour and his mum Fiona, who works at the Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina, having the best fun on playground equipment. fitted to the internal ear canal which will give him the gift of sound in both ears.”

In October for the past 14 years the Hear And Say organisation celebrates an annual Loud Shirt Day fundraiser, and the Siviour family and Hear and Say are calling on Northern Rivers locals and businesses to donate and frock up in their wackiest shirts to get LOUD for hearing impaired children.

Loud Shirt is a crucial fundraising initiative as Hear and Say need to raise

approximately $10,000 per year per child to provide their world leading therapy and support to kids like Oliver.

With 2020 causing unprecedented hardship for the not for-profit Hear and Say organisation is urging the community now more than ever to wear their brightest and wackiest shirts in October to raise vital funds and awareness with its work supporting children with hearing loss to reach their full potential.

“With the fires and

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COVID-19 presenting many economic and social challenges for everyone Hear and Say and its work has also been impacted,” CEO Chris McCarthy said.

“As a not-for-profit, the impact of COVID-19 has been felt across our organisation, and we are urging the community to band together and donate what they can, so Hear and Say can continue to provide our world-leading programmes for kids with hearing loss long-term.”

“By donning a loud

outfit and raising funds, the community can help us open worlds for those growing up and living with hearing loss,” he said.

Oliver’s mum Fiona said that Hear and Say had turned everything around for the positive for Oliver.

“Oliver has been attending weekly therapy sessions since he was three months old, and as well as teaching him from an early age it also teaches mums and dads and family members and carers how to help,youngsters adapt from having hearing loss problems to being perfectly normal and leading a full life,” Fiona said.

Oliver already attends pre school and will be enrolling in kindergarten at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School in Ballina in 2022.

“I really like pre-school and taking and playing with my friends and having fun,” the chirpy and vibrant Oliver said with a huge smile on his face.

For more information about supporting Hear and Say people can visit www. hearandsay.com.au or they can phone (07) 3850 2111 form information about the specialist support services, or how people can support the organisation.

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Renewed police appeal following general store arson at Lowanna

NEW SIGNS TO COMMEMORATE 2017 TWEED FLOOD EVENT FLOOD marker signs in Murwillumbah, Tumbulgum, Chinderah, Uki, Chillingham and Tyalgum are being updated to commemorate the March 2017 flood.

Community feedback from tweed Council’s Flood Marker Survey conducted in 2019 informed the design and locations of the flood markers.

The markers are made from recycled timber hardwood bridge girders.

The timbers are

from bridges up to 100 years old, which have now been replaced by concrete bridge structures.

The project is funded under the

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

Finishing touches on revamped Brunswick Heads south arm bridge THE FINISHING touches are coming together on the South Arm Bridge at Brunswick Heads which has had a major overhaul.

Painting on the bridge is nearing completion but will be ongoing over several months.

“While a huge amount of recycled timber has been used throughout this project, please note, due to some of the new green timber used, some of our

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paint work will bleed and stain over the coming months,” a Byron Council spokeswoman said.

“We have expected this and it is is why we’ve planned to come back and repaint with a final coat in 12-18 months when the timber is seasoned.”

“We’ll also be working to retighten every bolt and screw on the bridge at this time, once all the new timbers have shrunk and settled,” she said.

INVESTIGATORS are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a suspected arson attack at a convenience store at Lowanna.

Emergency services were called to a store on Grafton Street in Lowanna, approximately 30km north-west of Coffs Harbour, shortly before 9pm on Friday 6th March 2020, after reports the building was well alight.

Fire crews arrived and extinguished the blaze shortly after; the building suffered minor structural and smoke damage as a result.

Police have been told a man was seen running from the scene.

Detectives from Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced Strike Force Ivery to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspicious fire.

As part of ongoing inquiries, strike force detectives wish to speak to a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.

He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 50s, between 170cm-175cm tall with a stocky build.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

BROADWATER PLAYGROUND UPGRADE UNDERWAY BROADWATER Memorial Park is set to have two exciting new play spaces installed with work underway on the project.

In May Richmond Valley Council received $107,315 from the NSW Government through round three of the Stronger Country Communities Fund for the new playground features.

One of the new play spaces is a six metre high rope climbing net, to be installed on the west side of the park next to the old Pacific Highway.

The second play space, located between the existing playground and large picnic shelter, will include a blazer (see photo), rope hammock and net twister, with hard rubber wearpads under the high impact areas.

The project is one of the final elements of the Broadwater Rileys Hill Community Hall and Memorial Park Redevelopment Plan which also included the construction of a new skate park and basketball half court, which opened in 2019.

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DAY TRIPPER

Tenterfield

Step out of your imagination and into the unspoilt beauty of Tenterfield SITTING high in the Northern Tablelands, just below the Queensland border, the Tenterfield region offers the perfect trifecta of countryside, national parks, and history, enticing travellers with its genuine stories, people and adventures.

Enjoy a scenic journey inland via either the Gwydir or Bruxner Highways. Each of these routes connect to the New England Highway that traverses through the picturesque New England High Country.

Adventure seekers, history buffs and boutique lovers alike are bound to find something that speaks to their true soul in this region distinguished by warm hospitality and earthly delights, full of simple, honest treasures waiting to be found.

Here, you’re on Tenterfield time; time to reconnect, time to explore and time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures Tenterfield’s streets are lined with heritage-listed buildings from bygone years, which match the inspiring homewares

and antiques you’ll find within them. Year round, visitors can discover historical sites, museums, art galleries, boutique stores, cafés, restaurants, wineries and more.

Cocooned by national parks, the quaint villages of Urbenville, Drake, Jennings, Legume, Liston, Torrington and Mingoola invite visitors to experiencing a true taste of country lifestyle.

Areas of rugged mountainous terrain present spectacular scenic views, inviting you to marvel at curious granite outcrops and rock formations, including the largest granite monolith in the southern hemisphere, Bald Rock.

A place of true seasons, the region’s mild alpine summers, vibrant autumn reds, white-frosted winters and floral springs appeal to many, year in, year out.

And that’s just the beginning of what you’ll find. It’s time you discovered Tenterfield. True.

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It’s humble.

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Tenterfield’s Top 10 Experiences WHETHER you’re here for a day or a week, there’s plenty to do! Here are our top ten must-do experiences when visiting Tenterfield.

1. Climb Bald Rock (the largest exposed granite monolith in Australia) and be rewarded with awe-inspiring 360° views over the surrounding bushland.

2. Visit the Tenterfield Saddler on High Street – operated as a saddlery until 1960 and immortalised for the rest of the world in 1972 by Tenterfield-born Aussie entertainment legend, Peter Allen (the grandson of saddler George Woolnough) through his well-known song ‘Tenterfield Saddler’. The saddlery was no stranger to famous faces, with iconic Australian bush poet and author, Banjo Patterson, being a regular visitor during his time in Tenterfield in the early 1900s.

3. Uncover Tenterfield’s rich history and heritage, as you step back in time to explore the lovingly preserved Railway Station, Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts and Centenary Cottage museums. Tip: Download the Soundtrails app to your smart phone or tablet and listen to stories of a bygone era while exploring the history of this Federation town (allow approx. 1 hour).

4. Take a scenic country drive and marvel at Granite Country formations and rocky outcrops. A popular route is Tourist Drive 9, which traverses along Kildare and Mt Mackenzie Roads, where you can marvel at Doctors Nose, Little Bald Rock and Draining Rock. Mt Mackenzie Lookout is part of this drive and offers a great picnic spot and BBQ area.

Tenterfield is the place to go for your next holiday!

5. Get back to basics and connect with nature. Go camping, hiking, swimming or fishing while you discover national parks, World Heritage rainforests, woodlands, gorges, granite formations, fern gullies and more.

6. Explore the region’s villages and mix with the locals – check out our online events calendar to see what’s on.

7. Discover boutique shopping gems when you explore Tenterfield’s popular Rouse Street retail strip and surrounds.

8. Be spoilt for choice with a myriad of cafés, restaurants, and hearty country pubs welcoming you to taste your way around the region, as you discover local food, wine, beer and other delicacies.

9. Tee off at one of the finest country golf courses in Australia boasting picturesque greens and magnificent views.

10. Experience the 4 seasons – from the awakening of nature in spring, to perfect summer days, the blazing colours of autumn, and snow-dotted mountains in winter.

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Day in the life of a Northern Rivers councillor WHAT do you think about your elected councillors?

Do you hurl rocks from the sidelines, whinge about their pay rise or maybe want to throw your civic hat in the ring at next year’s postponed elections?

In this special NRT series, journalist Lesley Apps asks the councillors of the Northern Rivers why they do it, and just what it is they do.

This edition we continue to profile Clarence Valley Council and with five of the nine councillors either unsure or planning to leave their posts at next year’s elections, there’s never been a better time to contemplate a move into local government.

We thank Clarence Valley Councillors for their insightful responses.

Q&A with Clarence Valley Councillor Dr Greg Clancy Average number of councillor phone calls and emails: Anywhere from 0-12 but probably average 3-4 a day.

Emails between 10-35 a day, not all require action, some just for information.

I also regularly check the Ratepayers and Residents Facebook Page and comment there when appropriate. I also have a Facebook page ’Çouncillor Greg Clancy’ where I post issues of interest to local residents. This is not an official council page.

How many hours a day would you spend thinking about and prepping for upcoming council issues?

This varies depending on the issues due to be discussed at council committee and full council meetings or other issues raised by residents. I think about council issues on most days.

How many hours would you spend attending council related meetings each week or month?

Council meetings and workshop – 11 hours a month – much additional time is spent on reading the business papers.

Council committees – these usually meet every two or three months and usually last for three hours each for three committees.

Council staff – we don’t usually meet individually with council staff as we are not allowed to get involved

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with operational matters and usually have to communicate only through the General Manager and directors as a council as a whole. There are occasions where I discuss issues with the General Manger and Directors but these occasions are rare.

Yes, a number. The code of conduct is very restrictive and councillors cannot direct staff other than the General Manager and then only through majority council decisions. It would appear that some members of the community have unrealistic expectations of what one councillor can achieve.

How many functions do you attend on behalf of council a week/month?

Very few at the present because of Covid-19 but probably one to two a month normally.

Are you ever concerned about any aspects of your privacy as a councillor?

I have been well known in the Valley for many years and don’t worry too much about my privacy. I am open to reasonable contact at any time

How often do you perform councillor work out of office hours?

I am available seven days a week and up to 9pm at night.

I often catch up on emails over the weekend and read business papers at odd times due to other commitments..

You recently received a pay rise that takes your annual salary to about the same as the age pension. Do you think that is a fair amount for the work involved in being a councillor?

Yes

Do you have an assistant to help you with councillor work?

Definitely No Which committees are you on as council representative?

I am chair of Clarence Valley Bushfire Management Committee, chair of the Clarence Coast and Estuary Committee and co-chair of the Clarence Valley Community Climate Change Committee.

Any other voluntary groups or committees outside of council?

I am Secretary and Musical Director of the Grafton District Services Country Music Club, member of the Clarence Valley Birdos, member of the Clarence Valley Conservation Coalition, member of the Clarence Environment Centre, founder of the Trees Restoring Endangered Ecological Systems (T.R.E.E.S.) project, supporter of the Lions Club of the Clarence Environmental.

How many hours of other paid (or voluntary) work do you undertake each week on top of your councillor role and in what field?

It is hard to estimate as each week is different. I am semiretired but do some occasional paid jobs and spend at least some time most days on voluntary environmental work.

What motivated you to run for council?

Clarence Valley Councillor Dr Greg Clancy Cr. Clancy has been a Clarence Valley councillor for four years this September and is currently in his first term 20162020.

Councillor Clancy can be contacted at: greg.clancy@ clarence.nsw.gov.au My concern for the environment and wanting to use my extensive ecological, planning and administrative experience to help direct the Valley in an ecologically sustainable way and wanting to represent the growing view in the Valley that the environment needs better protection.

What’s been the best thing about being a councillor?

Any highlight/s?

Being able to represent the residents of the Valley, especially those who are concerned about the natural environment, but also others who don’t have the understanding that we all reply on a healthy environment. I want to represent all residents.

Having a significant role in the climate emergency declaration, banning helium balloons on council lands, closing vehicle access to Lake Cakora, Brooms Head and part of Wooli Beach.

Regularly putting forward arguments to protect our

natural environment and supporting local residents in protecting their local environment and lifestyle.

Raising the issue of ethical investments and whether a prayer is appropriate at council meetings.

What’s been the most challenging part/s?

Being part of a council that has, on the main, a very different philosophy and aims than I do. Having to endure bullying from certain councillors. Sitting in the chamber while resolutions are carried that will further destroy our local environment and not being able to prevent that from happening.

What has being a councillor taught you?

Patience, resilience, commitment to high ideals.

Are there any personal requirements or local government protocols to being a councillor that the general public may not be aware of?

Will you be running in 2021 elections?

I intend to stand for re-election in 2021.

Any tips for budding councillors?

Be prepared for the unexpected. Be prepared for a hard slog. Be open minded and consider all of the facts of an issue and not vote along strict philosophical or political lines.

Q&A with Clarence Valley Councillor Karen Toms Average number of councillor phone calls and emails: Some days no phone calls.

Other days three or more calls. Tough question with emails. I counted last Tuesday and there were 22, but that was a council day. On the Friday and there was 20. Two on Saturday.

How many hours a day would you spend thinking about and prepping for upcoming council issues?

About 2-3 hours on average everyday. It would be rare for me to have a day where I don’t have council on my mind. I also wake up in the middle of the night before council meetings, a habit I don’t seem to be able to stop.

My mind works overtime at that time.

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Clarence Valley councillors “Leemo’s View”

How many hours would you spend attending council related meetings each week or month?

One week a month I have no Council meetings the other three weeks could be 15-20 hours.

that the general public may not be aware of?

That is a difficult question, as I wouldn’t know what the community know about Local Government. I do believe there are people in our community who don’t understand the role of Councillors in New South Wales, especially people who have moved here from Queensland.

How many functions do you attend on behalf of council a week/month?

Since COVID-19 none.

How often do you perform councillor work out of office hours — weekends, evenings, early mornings etc.?

Most days of the week.

Do you have an assistant to help you with councillor work?

I wish.

Which committees are you on as council representative?

• Clarence Regional Library (CVC and Bellingen Shire) 2008 – current; • Clarence Valley Council Access Committee 2008-current; • Water Efficiency Committee CVC and Coffs Council 2008-current; • Iluka Community Consultation Group Meetings 2008 -current.

Any other voluntary groups or committees outside of council?

• President Yamba Evening VIEW Club (joined 2009-current).

VIEW is a leading Women’s national volunteer organisation who help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children’s charity, The Smith Family; • Director of South Grafton Bendigo Community Bank (2012- current).

How many hours of other paid (or voluntary) work do you undertake each week on top of your councillor role and in what field?

Clarence Valley Councillor Karen Toms Cr. Toms has been a Clarence Valley councillor for 12 years (2008-2020) and is currently in her third term. She will be re-contesting again in 2021.

Councillor Toms can be contacted at: karen. toms@clarence.nsw.gov.au As well as my volunteer work listed above, I am selfemployed, and have been for the majority of my working life.

I am fortunate in that regard as I have a supporting husband and wonderful staff which allows me a significant amount of freedom to step out of my business and carry out my council responsibilities.

I have recently semi retired from my business which will allow me to spend more time on Council and my volunteer work.

What motivated you to run for council?

I was approached to consider standing. The second term of the new amalgamated Council was coming up as many of the former Mayor’s before amalgamation where standing down.

There was a push at that time to have more women on council.

What’s been the best thing about being a councillor? Any highlight/s?

Representing our community and ensuring they are heard.

That doesn’t mean we can keep everyone happy. Helping people by advocating on their behalf to solve issues. The sealing of McIntyre’s Lane, because it took so long to get that done.

What’s been the most challenging part/s?

Understanding that the Chamber is a place of conflict at times, even adversarial, which was foreign to me. My experience on other Boards was very different.

What has being a councillor taught you?

Everyone sees the world with a different perspective, and just because you think one way doesn’t mean others do. That you need to work collaboratively and be willing to make compromises.

Are there any personal requirements or local government protocols to being a councillor

I have had many a conversation with people who call and have expectations of me that are operational and I have to explain to them that I am not permitted to interfere with operational matters. Some think we can direct staff and that we go off to work and have an office and staff.

Are you ever concerned about any aspects of your privacy as a councillor?

No, I have always been open about my life.

That hasn’t changed, since becoming a Councillor.

But my family didn’t choose this life and I will always protect their right to privacy.

You recently received a pay rise that takes your annual salary to about the same as the age pension. Do you think that is a fair amount for the work involved in being a councillor?

Yes I do.

Will you be running in 2021 elections?

Yes Any tips for budding councillors?

There will be highs and lows and you will need the courage to be disliked, every decision you make will result in people who are happy and people who are not.

You will be criticised by people who think they know you. People will make judgements about you, but it will be a journey of incredible personal growth.

“LEEMO has views on just about anything”

TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ‘KITTENS’...

Kinda ‘sort of’ Purr...

Leemo cat here again. I am, actually, very upset. I had decided it was time for a “Young Man Cat to Mum Jane” talk. I asked Mum Jane to sit down and listen to what I had to say. My first question was... “Mum, who made me?” Hmm, that created a cross-rolling of her eyes and a feverish desire for her to suddenly make a Lemon Meringue Pie, which she informed me, would take hours.

Not to be deterred, I read books and watched TV until the pie was made and confronted her again.

“WELL MUM...WHO made me?” (she wasn’t getting out of it this time!).

Can you believe what she said? She informed me that my Mum & Dad had made me, but things didn’t work out so Dad went West and Mum went East...and abandoned me.

Crikey....once again, not to be deterred, I asked “But HOW did they make me?”

By this time another pie was on the make. When she returned, I ‘demanded’ an explanation.

Whoohoo...Mum told me, looking anywhere but at me, that when a male and a female cat have a sleep together, baby kittens are made, and I HAD to simply “COPE with it Leemo...COPE with it... that’s how it happens, and that is how you came to be”. ONCE MORE not to be deterred AGAIN, I told her that I had once had

an afternoon sleep with “Treasure” from down the road...we simply had a purry sleep on fluffy green grass, held paws, passed a bit of time and a chat...but NEVER did I see a baby kitten hanging around later? “Treasure” confirmed same. So, truth time arrived. I persisted by asking “how come “Treasure”and me didn’t make a kitten?” In between avoiding my eyes and everything else Mum told me “I took you to the Vet”. Hmmm...so what? I love going to the Vet...I get to ride in the car and look out at the scenery and the people there are nifty...what has THIS to do with me not making kittens with “Treasure”?

OMG...the truth came out. It would seem I had been ‘operated’ on... in such a way, I could never ever make kittens with ‘Treasure’ or any other lady cat. TO SAY I AM HORRIFIED that I cannot make baby kittens as cute as me is an understatement. I am not on talking terms with Mum Jane for now...I am up on the roof under the eaves again. I suppose the best advice I can give any parents, before you go East or West, please explain to the kittens how they came to be here. I hope you make a better story of it than Mum Jane did, Kinda purrs... nite, LEEMO

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FREE FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES AVAILABLE AS many of us are too aware, money problems can contribute to health problems; can split family relationships; and can feel like it’s “mission impossible” to feel like they are “under control”.

2020 has turned lots of people’s lives into a spin.

Kimbah Pengelly, service manager of Lismore and District Financial Counselling Service advises those facing debt and other money issues that help is available and it is free.

“Financial counselling offers a free, confidential and professional approach to resolving the situation,” Kimbah said.

“Our financial counsellors work with you to develop a snapshot of your financial situation; what options you

have to meet the debts; explain your rights; assist with forms and letters and can act on your behalf with creditors and banks.

“All through the financial

counselling process you are in control of the decisions.

While the governments and banks have introduced some short-term measures during COVID-19 to assist the

community, both short-term help and a long-term strategy is required for individuals.

With so many people facing a high level of uncertainty regarding employment, their

business and housing, now is the time to access this free service and plan an approach to deal with your current debt situation.”

Lismore and District Financial Counselling Service is based in Lismore and has financial counsellors offering support and assistance at various locations across the Northern Rivers including Casino, Ballina, Mullumbimby and Tweed Heads.

To access this free Financial Counselling Service call on (02) 6622 2171 or email fc@ financialcounselling.org.au Other assistance can be obtained from moneysmart. gov.au, the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 and Small Business Bushfire Financial Counselling on 1800 413 828.

Businesses becoming more positive about economic outlook, Sensis survey says IN just a month there has been a significant improvement in the economic outlook from Australian small businesses, according to the October Sensis Business Index.

Today 22% of Sydney businesses are Extremely Confident about the next six months. Just a month ago the figure was 12%. And even in locked down Melbourne there has been a similar jump in optimism – up from a lowly 9% to a more positive 16%.

Confidence was also up in Brisbane – now 15% compared to 7% - and Adelaide up from 11% to 17%.

These figures were confirmed with those businesses Extremely Worried about the next six months dropping from 10% overall to 6%. Melbourne has gone from 19% of businesses being extremely worried to just 7% and Sydney from 11% to now just 5%.

Not so good news in Perth with those businesses extremely confident about the future down from 16% to 12% and Hobart down a massive 12 percentage points from 21% to just 9%.

Of the 10 industry sectors surveyed, seven showed improved optimism in regard to being extremely confident about the next six months but three sectors were less optimistic - Retail, Manufacturing and Wholesale.

The Culture and Recreation sector had the biggest turnaround with 19% of businesses in that sector saying they were Extremely Confident about the future. Just a month ago the figure was 5%.

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The Communications sector was up more than double from 8% to 19%, Finance and Insurance up from 10% to 19% and Transport up from 6% to 12%.

Sensis CEO John Allan said that across the board there has definitely been an increase in optimism. “Overall the sentiment has changed significantly for the good in a very short period of time,” he said. “The retail, manufacturing and retail industries continue to suffer from low confidence levels when other industries saw a significant improvement on last month”.

The survey is of 500 business owners/managers across all states and across 10 business segments. It was conducted by data insights platform Glow in the first week of October. 27% of the businesses survey had 50 employees or more and 55% of businesses had been operating for more than 10 years.

Sentiment towards the national economy Overall sentiment on the national economy has improved. Last month 56% of businesses said they believed the national economy would be worse in a year. That has dropped to 47%, although that is still a high number. 23% of businesses say the economy will be better in 12 months up from 19% last month.

“There are some optimistic

signs out there,” Mr Allan said. “Every state had a drop in the number of businesses that thought the national economy would be worse in 12 months.

Adelaide was down from 60% to 48%, Melbourne down from 62% to 51% and Perth down from 50% to 39%.

“Despite this easing, the number of businesses that expect the national economy to be worse were still high; headed by Canberra with 64% of businesses believing the economy will be worse in 12 months.”

An indication of the twospeed economy saw fewer businesses in Melbourne and Sydney saying the national economy will be better in 12 months. Melbourne was down from 26% to 20% and Sydney down from 25% to 19%.

Six sectors saw an improvement in the economy in the past month whilst four didn’t. The Health sector had the biggest uplift with 25% of businesses in that sector believing the national economy will be better in 12 months – that is more than double the 11% last month.

The Transport sector was double – up from 9% to 18% - and Communications nearly double from 16% to 31%.

On the other side, Retail was down slightly from 19% to 18%, Finance and Insurance down from 26% to

21%, Hospitality down from 30% to 29% and Culture and Recreation the biggest hit – down more than double from 29% last month to 14% this month.

State economies When it came to the State economies, the biggest shift was in Melbourne with just 23% of businesses believing the Victorian economy will be better in 12 months.

Last month the figure was a promising 35%. Also on the negative side were Adelaide down from 36% to 26% and Canberra down slightly from 17% to 16%.

The most confident states were Perth up from 28% to a healthy 39%, Hobart up from 12% to 19%, Sydney up from 22% to 27% and Brisbane up from 21% to 24%.

Border impacts “There has been a lot of political talk about the closure of borders but just one in five (19%) of businesses said the closures were having a major impact on their business,” Mr Allan said. “40% said the border closures were having somewhat of an impact and 41% said it was having no impact at all.”

Regional areas were less affected with 47% saying the closed border had no impact compared to 38% in metropolitan areas.

The border closures were

having the biggest effect on Melbourne businesses with nearly one in three (29%) saying it is having a major impact. They were closely followed by Canberra at 28%. In comparison, it was a major issue for only 13% of businesses in Sydney and Brisbane and just 9% in Hobart.

As expected, the border closures are affecting the Hospitality sector the hardest with 59% saying it was having a major effect. That was more than double the next highest sector – Transport at 26%.

Retail was at 20% saying the border closures were having a major effect.

The importance of JobKeeper More than half the businesses surveyed in Adelaide (53%) said they would not have survived without JobKeeper.

The figure was 50% in Canberra, 47% in Melbourne, 40% in Perth, 35% in Brisbane, nearly one in three businesses (29%) in Sydney and 17% in Hobart.

71% of Health and Community Services businesses say they would not have survived without JobKeeper followed by 52% in Retail, 47% in Hospitality and 45% in Construction.

51% of businesses say JobKeeper will be critical in the coming months but there were some big differences in the capital cities. 70% of Melbourne businesses said it would be critical but just 29% in Sydney.

56% of Retail businesses say it will be critical and 53% in Hospitality.

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Employers to get up to $200 per new young employee with JobMaker, can write off full cost of purchased assets with JobTrainer BUSINESS hiring people aged 16 to 35 will be able to claim up to $200 a week under the Federal Government’s JobMaker program announced in tonight’s budget.

Employers – except for the major banks – who create a new position and fill it with an eligible young employee will be able to claim a hiring credit.

The $4 billion program will come into effect for employers from October 6 and will apply to every eligible employee they hire in the next 12 months.

In that time, any worker aged 16 to 29 will net their boss a $200 weekly credit, and those aged 30 to 35 will merit a $100 credit.

For a worker to be eligible, they will have had to have received JobSeeker, youth allowance, or parenting payments for at least one of the three months prior to their hiring.

They will have to work for at least 20 hours a week for their new employer.

The government estimated JobMaker would support about

up to $5 billion, until June 30, 2022.

Mr Frydenberg said it was a “game changer”.

The government estimates the temporary expensing would deliver $26.7 billion in tax relief over the forward estimates, and $3.2 billion in the medium term.

450,000 new jobs for younger people, who are among the groups hit particularly hard by the shrunken economy.

“Having a job means more than earning an income,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said.

“It means economic security.

It means independence. It means opportunity.”

Business owners will benefit from another government plan to expand the instant asset write-off policy introduced during the COVID-19 crisis.

More than 99 per cent of businesses will be able to write

off the full value of any eligible asset they purchase for their business.

“A trucking company will be able to upgrade its fleet, a farmer will be able to purchase a new harvester and a food manufacturing business will be able to expand its production line,” Mr Frydenberg said.

“Small businesses will buy, sell, deliver, install, and service these purchases. Every sector of our economy, every corner of our country, will benefit.”

The scheme will be available for small, medium and larger businesses with a turnover of

BUSINESS GROWTH FUND LAUNCH A BOON FOR HIGH GROWTH POTENTIAL SMES The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says today’s formal establishment of the Australian Business Growth Fund is excellent news for high growth potential SMEs. The Australian Business Growth Fund, as recommended in the Ombudsman’s Affordable Capital for SME Growth report, will allow established SMEs with annual revenue between $2 million and $100 million, to apply for long-term equity capital investment of between $5 million and $15 million.

“Today’s launch of the Australian Business Growth Fund is fantastic news for high growth potential SMEs who require essential long-term equity finance to flourish,” Ms Carnell says.

“The fund will fill the critical gap, identified in our Affordable Capital for SME Growth report, for patient capital to enable our

up-and-coming SMEs to succeed.

“While businesses need to demonstrate three years of revenue growth and profitability, there are allowances in place for the impact of the COVID crisis on recent business performance.

“Importantly the fund has appointed Anthony Healy as CEO and Will Hodgman as Chairman and will be managed by private sector expertise.

“Minority shareholding of between 10% and 40% will enable these promising businesses to retain control of their company, while providing the funds they need to invest in growth.

“Similar models in the UK and Canada are tried

and tested – overcoming barriers to accessing affordable capital for businesses that have gone on to demonstrate successful growth.

“We welcome both the federal government investment in the fund, along with the major banks and financial institutions’ contribution.

“The fund is valued at $540 million and we welcome the ambition to grow the fund to $1 billion as it matures.

“In supporting our high growth potential SMEs, the Australian Business Growth Fund will play a significant role in encouraging business growth and economic recovery at a time when we need it most.”

Training for tomorrow A billion-dollar JobTrainer fund will support up to 340,700 additional free or low-fee training places “in areas of genuine need”.

The fund will be targeted not just at school leavers, but also workers in need of retraining or upskilling.

A $1.2 billion apprentices wage subsidy program will see the government pay 50 per cent of an apprentice’s income – up to a cap of $28,000 a year.

The government claimed the subsidy would help create 100,000 new apprenticeship positions.

Mr Frydenberg claimed the budget laid out a “record investment” in upskilling and

reskilling workers.

Tax relief for business Special measures have also been announced for Australian businesses who went from profitable to loss-making under the impact of COVID-19.

Companies with a turnover of up to $5 billion will be able to offset losses against previous profits on which tax has been paid, to generate a refund.

Losses incurred up to 2021-22 can be carried back against profits made in or after 2018-19.

Eligible companies may elect to receive a tax refund when they lodge their 2020-21 and 2021-22 tax returns.

“The combination of the immediate expensing and loss carry-back measures will create an additional 50,000 jobs across the country,” Mr Frydenberg said.

The government estimated the measure would deliver $4.9 billion in tax relief to businesses over the forward estimates, and $3.9 billion over the medium term.

Business as usual for applications

Tweed Shire Council is asking residents and businesses to continue lodging development and buildingrelated applications through its web-based planning portal until the end of the year.

In response to a recent State Government mandate, from 1 January 2021 the following four applications will need to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal: • development applications; • construction certificates for building works only; • complying development certificates; • private certifier certificates.

From 1 January 2021 the NSW Planning Portal will be the only place to make these lodgements, however Council will still determine applications as it does currently.

Council staff are working to update systems to implement the change.

Further information for people who need to lodge applications through the NSW Planning Portal will be provided over the next three months.

“Initially the NSW Government advised that this change would start on 1 July 2021 but it has now been bought forward,” Director Planning and Regulation Vince Connell said.

“The decision to bring forward the start date is likely to result in a disruption and some delays of Council’s assessment services due to the current high volume of applications and the need to modify Council’s administrative systems.

For further information, visit www. tweed.nsw.gov.au/PreliminaryApplicati onSubmission

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VALE DARCY JAMES MCFADDEN Chief photographer – The Northern Star Darcy McFadden

Award winning photo of the Cowper bus crash Oct 22, 1989

by Halden Boyd

which he did until aged 79.

When he first commenced his employment, his hours of THE North Coast is in work were from 1pm to 10pm mourning after the passing as the photographs had to be of much loved local man prepared and developed for who worked tirelessly for his community throughout his life the newspaper for the next morning. as a prominent photographer The area he covered included and photojournalist in the Oceans Shores to Maclean and region spanning 60 years.

Darcy James McFadden was west to Bonalbo.

He would have to travel all born at Coraki NSW in 1929 over his area to capture local and lived at Buckendoon near items of interest, weddings, Woodburn. There were 10 debutante balls and other children in his family.

Darcy was married to Teresa celebrations.

This included being the for 62 years and the couple had photographer for the Primary four children.

Producer newspaper which In 1947 at age 16 Darcy McFadden obtained a position required travelling around the local area photographing rural at the Northern Star as shows and events. apprentice in processing and Some of the memorable engraving in the photography events Darcy covered included department. the unveiling of the Lismore When there was a shortage Lions Memorial Fountain in of staff Darcy would be asked Lismore in 1968 which was a to go out and take photos memorial to founder of Lions in occasionally.

Australia, Mr William Tresise.

Darcy had a natural talent He was also given special for photography and it was dispensation to cover the Queen suggested he take the position Elizabeth II visit to Lismore in of photographer, and he 1954, which had to be cut short accepted the position at 18 because of the devastating flood years of age. which hit the region at the time.

He handed in his resignation Darcy also photographed from the Northern Star when world renowned pianist he was 75, however the editor Winifred Atwell when she requested that he continue to played at Lismore City Hall and work. was invited to attend her private Darcy declined further full-time employment, however funeral.

He also covered the opening accepted the position to work on specific projects, or features, of TV Channel in the region,

October 22, 2020

Award winning photo of the Terania Creek logging protest 1979 and took the Northern Star’s new editor Jim Brigginshaw to view the Lions Road at Kyogle.

He also covered the Cowper bus crash and Clybucca bus crash events in 1989, winning awards for his work.

Darcy McFadden fulfilled the position of unofficial police photographer in the district for many years as there was not a police photographer appointed to the area.

This involved covering some horrific murders, many major fires and floods, including the devastating major floods of 1954, 1974 and 1998.

A police officer arrived in Lismore to establish a scientific/ forensic unit for the police department, however, there was not the necessary photographic

area set up. Darcy organised for the police to utilise the photographic department at The Northern Star.

At the opening of the police scientific department, the officiating officer stated that Darcy McFadden had proved to him, “the need to establish this facility”.

There were many people in the region who said Darcy McFadden assisted them to gain employment in the local area when they were young.

During the 60 years of service Darcy was a very active member with the Lismore Lions Club and also very supportive to other groups within the community.

He was a man of integrity, and always willing to impart

his considerable knowledge of Lismore Lions Club history to fellow members.

As well as his many awards for his photographic expertise, Darcy received a touching letter from then prime minister, John Howard, on his retirement.

Darcy McFadden was indeed a good friend who wrote and painted a story with every single image in itself.

He was a true gentleman and a journalistic inspiration for many in changing times in the newspaper world.

Darcy said that the closure of the Northern Star in print form was one of the saddest days in his life.

Rest In peace, Darcy. Your inspiration lives with the many that you have touched.

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX TUESDAY

THURSDAY

STACEY DOOLEY: LOCKED UP WITH THE LIFERS

SBS VICELAND, 10.35pm

SATURDAY

GETAWAY

NBN, 5.30pm

Although the jetsetting Getaway team are grounded for the time being, their travel know-how definitely comes in handy when daydreaming about that first post-pandemic holiday. For an option close to home, host Catriona Rowntree and the team are checking out a family-friendly adventure in Victoria’s Grampians National Park. For those dreaming of the Trans-Tasman bubble, there’s a South Pacific escape to Vanuatu on the cards. Further afield, viewers with very active imaginations will be able to picture themselves enjoying Los Angeles’ best burgers alongside presenter Shaun Birley.

Never one to shy away from tough topics, English journalist Stacey Dooley is at one of America’s most radical women’s prisons, Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. Warden Sheryl Dahm is determined to make a difference in the facility, reconsidering the way her inmates are treated. Historically, prison rules are created to control violent men, but the women who end up in her care are more likely to be victims of violence and as such, Dahm is trying a different approach. Dooley is keen to discover how allowing therapy dogs, makeup and sartorial freedoms is affecting life in the facility, particularly for the 10 per cent of inmates serving life sentences.

MOCK THE WEEK

ABC COMEDY, 9pm

After 18 seasons of current affairs comedy, Mock the Week’s panel show format was at risk of becoming a bit stale.

Presenter Dara Ó Briain (pictured)and resident comedian Hugh Dennis have been with the show since its inception in 2005 and have heard enough Trump and Brexit jokes to last them a lifetime. Luckily, 2020 came along, with its unprecedented onslaught of fresh news and topical issues giving the show’s guests new material. Fast-tracked from the UK, season 19 starts tonight with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys Games, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu. They’ll have a lot to catch up on – the show last filmed in December 2019.

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FRIDAY, October 23 ABC (2)

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PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.30 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Upside Of Downs. (PG, R) 2.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R, CC) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 US Presidential Debate 2020. 2.00 The Point.

(R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Hidden Restaurants With Michel Roux Jnr. (R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3. H’lights.

5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 US Presidential Debate 2020.

1.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Debate Night In America.

1.30 Kevin Can Wait. (PGa, R, CC) 2.00 Desperate Housewives.

(Ms, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. (CC) Millie Ross makes a birdbath.

8.30 Vera. (Mav, R, CC) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks aided by a member of the military police. Although the case initially appeared to be a suicide, it quickly becomes apparent that they are dealing with foul play.

10.00 Mum. (PG, R, CC) Cathy prepares to go to lunch with a male friend.

10.30 ABC Late News. (CC) 10.50 Gruen. (R, CC) Presented

by Wil Anderson.

11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv, CC) Continuous music programming.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Secrets Unearthed. (CC) 8.30 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Coast. (PGl, CC) Part 3 of 4. Piers and Caroline explore architect-designed houses, including a residence in Norway.

9.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Madls, CC) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.

10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R, CC) 12.00 The Killing. (Mal, R) 4.20 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mals, R) 4.45 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

(CC) Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone visit a Palm Springs-inspired beach retreat in Kingscliff. Adam Dovile shows how to create a mini play cafe for kids. Ed Halmagyi prepares a key lime pie in a jar.

8.30 MOVIE: Avengers: Age Of Ultron. (2015, Mv, R, CC) When Tony Stark jump-starts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, forcing him, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and the rest of the team to reassemble to battle a villian hell-bent on human extinction. Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo.

11.20 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 Escape To The Chateau.

(PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 3.

8.30 MOVIE: Life As We Know It. (2010, Mds, R, CC) Two adults must set aside their personal differences, in order to care for their orphaned goddaughter.

Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas.

10.50 MOVIE: The Rewrite.

(2014, Mal, R, CC) A screenwriter takes a teaching job. Hugh Grant.

12.50 Rivals. (PGl, R, CC) 1.20 Explore: Rothko Sculptureum. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop.

4.30 The Avengers. (PG, R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R, CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. (PGl, CC) Barry creates an outdoor living room.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (CC) Graham chats with Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Dawn French, Arsène Wenger and Freddie Flintoff.

9.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R, CC) An irreverent look at news, with comedians competing to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.00 The Project. (R, CC) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.00 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 COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Gruen XL. 9.15 Absolutely Fabulous.

9.45 The IT Crowd. 10.10 The Catherine Tate Show.

10.40 Parks And Recreation. (Final) 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.30 Red Dwarf. Midnight GameFace.

12.25 Chandon Pictures. 12.55 Archer. 1.15 Flowers.

1.40 Small Tales And True. 2.05 News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath.

1.40 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships.

Replay. 3.15 Yokayi Footy. 4.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Rivals. 5.40 The Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Alone. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.25 Hoarders. (Return) 9.15 Wellington Paranormal. 10.05 Vagrant Queen. 10.45 The Feed.

11.25 Veni Vidi Vici. Midnight Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

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 ER. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.20 MOVIE: Happy Go Lovely.

(1951) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: The Core. (2003, M) 11.20 Silent Witness. 12.40am My Favorite Martian.

1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 11. Aragon Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 Mighty Machines. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. 10.30 Elementary. 11.30 CSI: Miami. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am And God Created Woman. Continued. (1956, PG, French) 6.40 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 8.45 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 10.20 The Cup. (1999, PG, Tibetan) 12.05pm The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 1.45 The Patsy. (1964) 3.40 When Marnie Was There. (2014, PG) 5.40 Delbaran. (2001, PG, Farsi) 7.30 Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 9.40 American Gangster. (2007, MA15+) 12.25am Farewell, My Queen. (2012, M, French) 2.20 Fishing Without Nets. (2014, MA15+) 4.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00

American Pickers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Fight To Survive. 2.00 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars.

3.00 Pawn Stars Australia. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 MOVIE: The Simpsons Movie. (2007, PG) 8.10 MOVIE: DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story. (2004, M) 10.10 MOVIE: A Million Ways To Die In The West. (2014, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World. (2011, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Jumper. (2008, M) 11.30 Heroes.

12.30am Peaking. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Polly Pocket. 5.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed.

Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Cheers. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Friends. 11.00 Supernatural. Midnight Becker. 12.30 Shopping.

1.30 Dr Quinn. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

2pm ABC News. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 The Ticket: Footy Finals Special. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 Close Of Business. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 Fireside Chat. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.35 Drum. 2.15 ABC Late News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm To The Point. 1.35 Big Freedia: Queen Of Bounce.

2.20 Two Cars, One Night. 2.35 Bamay. 3.00 Cities Of Gold. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Raven’s Quest.

4.05 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Musomagic. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 Mustangs FC. 8.00 MOVIE: Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. (2009, M) 9.55 Bedtime Stories. 10.05 Ghosts In The Hood. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.00 Barnwood Builders. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Maine Cabin Masters. Noon House Hunters Int. 12.30 Best House On The Block. 1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Fixer Upper.

6.00 House Hunters International. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Renovation. 8.30 Boomtown Builder. 9.00 Log Cabin Living. 10.30 The Treehouse Guys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

3.15pm Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.40 The Dengineers. 4.10 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris.

5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: This Can’t Be Happening At Macdonald Hall.

(2017, PG) 7.55 Malory Towers. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender.

9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.30 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.20 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 11.30 Cook’s Pantry. Noon Lidia’s Italy. 12.30 Two Greedy Italians. 1.35 Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Lidia’s Italy. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy.

7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Watts On The Grill. 8.30 Food Safari Fire. 9.30 Nigella Bites. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 The Big Music Quiz. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Escape To The Country.

7.00 Bargain Hunt. 8.00 Horse Racing. Manikato Stakes Night. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 Selling Houses Australia. 11.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. Midnight 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 The Bolt Report. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 Outsiders’ Guide. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Best Of Bolt. 11.00 Late Programs.

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

SATURDAY, October 24 ABC (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 At Noon.

12.30 Pine Gap. (Ml, R) 1.25 Grantchester.

(Mav, R) 2.15 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 2.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R, CC) 5.00 Australian Story. (R, CC) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Rivers Of Australia: The Murray. (PG) 3.40 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (PG) 3.45 Charles And Diana: The Truth Behind Their Wedding. (PGa, R) 5.05 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. H’lights. 5.35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan. (PGa, R)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 Weekend Sunrise: AFL Grand Final Edition. (CC) 10.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. (CC) 11.30 Horse Racing. (CC) Cox Plate and Bondi Stakes.

4.30 AFL Grand Final Preview. (CC) Pre-game coverage of the AFL Grand Final.

6.00 Global Roaming. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. 12.30 Surfing Australia TV. 1.00 Cybershack. (PG) 1.30 Award Winning Tasmania. (R, CC) 2.10 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (CC) 5.00 News: First At Five. (CC) 5.30 Getaway. (PG, CC)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 WhichCar. (PG, R) 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 Buy To Build.

2.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.30 Farm To Fork.

(R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 The Living Room. (PGl, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia.

(Final) 5.00 News.

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

7.30 Victoria. (PG, CC) Victoria must decide whether to fight the Chartists with force or allow them to present their petition.

8.20 Shetland. (Mlv, R, CC) After spending 23 years in jail for the murder of a teenager, Thomas Malone returns to Shetland.

9.20 Endeavour. (Ma, R, CC) After an artist dies in a house fire, Morse works with WPC Shirley to investigate.

10.50 Poldark. (PG, R, CC) George pursues the fruits of his new alliance.

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Trains That Changed The World. (PGa, CC) 8.30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And The Economy. (PG, CC) Michael Portillo explores the railways.

9.30 MOVIE: Babel.

(2006, MA15+dsv, R, CC) Brad Pitt.

12.05 The Killing. (Ma, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 6.30 Football. (CC) AFL. Grand Final. Richmond v Geelong.

From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.00 AFL Grand Final Presentation.

(CC) Coverage of the AFL Premiership Cup presentation to the winning team for 2020.

11.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match.

(CC) Post-game discussion and interviews, taking a look back at the AFL Grand Final match between the two top teams of the competition.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 MOVIE: Kinky Boots.

(2005, PGals, R, CC) A drag queen helps a shoemaker. Joel Edgerton.

9.40 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert.

(1994, Mls, R, CC) Drag queens travel across the Australian desert. Guy Pearce.

11.50 MOVIE: The Family.

(2013, MA15+lv, R, CC) 1.50 Explore. (PG, R, CC) 2.05 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop.

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

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R, CC) A man is reported to have fallen from cliffs.

7.30 Ambulance Australia.

(Mal, R, CC) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 999: What’s Your Emergency?

(Mal, CC) Follows ambulance teams as they help a schoolgirl whose life is threatened by anaphylactic shock.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R, CC) Benson works with a pregnant teenager.

11.30 Bull. (Mv, R, CC) Bull prepares for fatherhood.

12.30 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 COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Carl Barron: One Ended Stick. 9.55 QI. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (Final) 11.35 Would I Lie To You? 12.05am Staged. 12.30 Friday Night Dinner. 12.55 Absolutely Fabulous. 1.25 Live At The Apollo. 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Pocoyo. 5.15 Pingu In The City. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1990, M) 1.40 New Girl. 2.35 Fear Itself With Alex Lee. (Premiere) 2.45 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 6.20 Only Connect. 7.30 Punk. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Escorts. Midnight Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 5. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News.

4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Travel Oz. 9.30 Animal Rescue. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Make It Yours. 11.30 Vasili’s Garden. Noon Mighty Planes. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 A Moveable Feast.

2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate and Bondi Stakes. 5.00 Sydney Weekender.

5.30 Building The Dream. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.05 MOVIE: Henry VIII And His Six Wives. (1972, PG) 12.40pm MOVIE: Piccadilly Incident. (1946) 2.50 MOVIE: The Passionate Stranger. (1957, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: To Catch A Thief. (1955) 7.00 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Steel Magnolias.

(1989, M) 11.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

12.30am Rainbow Country. 1.00 TV Shop.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2.00 MacGyver. 3.00 Mission: Impossible. 4.00 Judge Judy. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 11.20 NCIS. 12.15am Law & Order: S.V.U. 1.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.10pm Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 3.35 Dragon Ball Super. 4.05 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep.

6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal.

9.35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir.

9.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.25 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding.

(2012, PG) 8.15 Delbaran. (2001, PG, Farsi) 10.05 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 11.50 Balto. (1995, PG) 1.15pm The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 3.00 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 5.05 The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 6.45 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 Spotlight. (2015, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Gold Fever. 10.00 Barter Kings. 11.00 The Weekend Prospector. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon World’s Craziest Fools. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Step Outside. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.00 Picked Off. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 To Be Advised. 6.30 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Fat Pizza. (2003, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

2pm Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay.

3.00 Xtreme Collxtion. 4.00 Liquid Science. 4.30 BattleBots. 5.30 MOVIE: Stuart Little 2. (2002) 7.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 3. (2016, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) 11.05 Heroes. Midnight The Horn. 1.00 Soapbox Racing.

Red Bull Series. Replay. 2.00 BattleBots. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory.

7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Charmed. Noon Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 1.00 Fam. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement.

4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak.

8.30 Spyforce. 9.30 Friends. 10.30 The Middle.

Midnight The Flash. 2.00 Rules Of Engagement.

2.30 Charmed. 3.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business.

5.00 ABC News. 5.30 The Mix. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Ticket: Footy Finals Special.

7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Australian Story.

8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Cook’s Pantry. Noon Lidia’s Italy.

12.30 Two Greedy Italians… Still Hungry. 1.35 Lidia’s Italy. 2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 Ask The Butcher.

4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Pies & Puds. 6.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 7.35 Cheese Slices. 8.30 Cooking Up A Fortune. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Food Tour Of Britain. 10.30 Pies & Puds.

11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30 Gaelic Football. H’lights. 3.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s.

Replay. 4.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 2019.

Men’s. Googars v Castlereigh All Blacks. Replay.

5.00 The Point. 6.00 Going Places. 7.00 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 News. 7.35 Through The Wormhole.

8.25 Songlines On Screen. 8.35 Johnny Cash’s Bitter Tears Revisited. 9.35 MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Best Of Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Louisiana Flip N Move.

2.30 Boomtown Builder. 3.00 Log Cabin Living.

3.30 The Treehouse Guys. 4.30 Log Cabin Living.

5.00 Garden Gurus. 5.30 House Hunters Reno.

6.30 Texas Flip And Move. 7.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 8.30 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 Racing Dreams: The Everest. Noon 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, October 25 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Secrets Of The Museum. (Final, R) 3.30 Victoria. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Mix. (R, CC) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Arabic News F24.

12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. (CC) ParisTours. H’lights. 3.30 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Womens H’lights. 4.35 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders.

Mens H’lights. 5.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

La Vuelta. Stage 5. H’lights. 5.35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan. (PGa, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, CC) 1.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 3. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder.

5.00 Seven News At 5. (CC) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (CC)

6.00 Global Roaming. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Greatest: NRL Grand Finals.

12.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 1.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 3.00 Grand Final Preview.

4.00 Rugby League. (CC) NRL Women’s Premiership. Grand Final. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters.

5.30 NRL Women’s Premiership Grand Final: Post-Match. (CC)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. (PG, R) 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 8.30 The Living Room.

(PGl, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 12.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.10 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 2.40 To Be Advised.

5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 Australia Remastered: Wild Southern Ocean. (CC) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. (CC) 7.40 Restoration Australia: Nanima, NSW. (CC) Hosted by Stuart Harrison.

8.40 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, CC) When a body is found on Jesus Green, the trail of clues leads Will and Geordie to an oppressive convent.

9.25 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) A case of vandalism at a local surf school is reported and PC Joe Penhale investigates.

10.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R, CC) 11.00 Silent Witness. (Madv, R, CC) 12.00 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Insiders. (R, CC)

6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Rise of Empires: Incas.

(PG, CC) Part 1 of 3.

8.30 Concorde: Designing The Dream. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 What’s The Matter With Tony Slattery? (M, CC) 11.20 The Killing. (Mlv, R) 3.55 Michael Mosley: Secret Science – Chemical And Biological Weapons. (Ma, R, CC) 4.55 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 Seven News. (CC) 7.00 Billion Pound Cruises: All At Sea. (CC) A look at the cruise ship industry.

8.10 MOVIE: A Star Is Born.

(2018, Madls, CC) A musician helps a talented young singer-songwriter, who was working as a waitress, find fame even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Janis Joplin. (MA15+ad, R, CC) A look at Janis Joplin’s final moments.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 6.30 NRL Grand Final Pre-Match Entertainment. (CC) 7.30 Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Grand Final. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.

9.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation. (CC) 10.30 The Sporting Bubble.

(Premiere, CC) 11.30 See No Evil. (Ma, CC) 12.30 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. (MA15+a, R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Global Roaming. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Sunday Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (CC) Guests include Bruce Springsteen.

8.30 FBI. (Mdv, CC) After the authorities ignore a desperate father’s plea for help, he abducts a billionaire’s daughter and holds her hostage in a near-impenetrable safe room until his own missing child is returned to him.

10.30 The Sunday Project.

(R, CC) A look at the day’s news.

11.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R, CC) Eddie introduces Jamie to her mother.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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 COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.25 To Be Advised. 8.35 Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Gruen XL. 10.45 Sammy J. 10.50 Insert Name Here. (Final) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 Carl Barron: One Ended Stick. 1.20am Upstart Crow. 1.50 The Thick Of It. 2.20 QI. 2.50 News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Hunt For The Trump Tapes. 2.40 Rise. 3.30 Insight. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 Yokayi Footy. 6.00 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 6.20 Trump’s Wall. 7.10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 7.35 Cola Wars. 9.10 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. 10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta a España. Stage 6. 3.30am Bangla News.

4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Mums At The Table. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Finals Series. 5.00 Vasili’s Garden. 5.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Escape To The Country. 8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 11.55 Getaway.

12.25pm The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 2.25 MOVIE: The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming. (1966) 4.50 MOVIE: Khartoum. (1966) 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River. (1982, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. 11.00 Star Trek. Noon Mission: Impossible. 1.00 MacGyver.

2.00 Escape Fishing. 3.00 Hotels By Design. 3.30 Judge Judy. 4.00 Buy To Build. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish Summer. 5.30 ST: Voyager.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 12. Teruel Grand Prix. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.10pm Fierce. 4.05 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Find Me In Paris. 5.00 Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Operation Ouch! (Final) 7.00 Top Chef Jr. (Final) 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.30 Get Blake! 8.45 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.05 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 3.40am Close. 5.30 Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 7.00 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 10.30 The Scarlet And The Black.

(1983, PG) 1.05pm Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 3.10 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 4.55 Balto. (1995, PG) 6.20 Lion. m(2016, PG) 8.30 Gomorrah. 9.30 Buoyancy. (2019, M, Thai) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 World’s Craziest Fools. 10.00 Cricket.

Women’s Big Bash League. Game 1. Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars. 1.30pm Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.30 Step Outside.

3.00 The Fishing Show. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Counting Cars. 6.00 Full Custom Garage. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Amplified. 2.30 Dance Moms.

4.25 MOVIE: First Daughter. (2004, PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Ella Enchanted. (2004, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Sex And The City 2. (2010, MA15+) 11.30 Heroes.

12.30am Tattoo Fixers. 1.30 Amplified. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Friends. 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. 8.00 Will & Grace. 9.00 The Middle.

10.30 Neighbours. 1pm Charmed. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Gogglebox. 10.00 Man With A Plan.

11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Friends. 1.30 The Flash. 3.30 Charmed. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 Offsiders. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week.

6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Breakfast Couch. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.40 Drum Beat.

8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Australian Story. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Pies & Puds. 12.30pm The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 1.35 Cheese Slices.

2.00 Say It To My Face. 3.00 Ask The Butcher. 4.00 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 A Cook Abroad. 6.35 Taste Of The Territory. 7.05 Bonacini’s Italy. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 8.35 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook. 9.30 Gino’s Italian Escape. 10.30 A Cook Abroad. 11.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Touch Football. WA Super League. 2.30 Rugby League. NRL. Walters-Langer Cup. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL NT. 4.30 Rugby Union. SA Premier Grade. 5.45 African News. 6.00 Te Ao. 6.30 APTN National News. 7.00 Behind The Brush. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 Spies Of Mississippi. 8.35 Inside Human Zoos. 9.35 Maker Of Monsters: Meet Beau Dick. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am House Hunters Int. 7.00 The Treehouse Guys. 8.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. 9.00 Getaway. 9.30 Hotel Impossible. 10.30 Flipping Exes. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.30pm House Hunters Reno. 1.30 Flip This House. 2.30 Texas Flip And Move. 3.30 Fixer Upper. 4.30 Good Bones. 5.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 You Live In What? 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Fox Sports News. 6.30 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Gameday Live.

8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Business Weekend. 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 & Friends. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 26 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Gruen. (R) 1.35 Squinters. (Mal, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R, CC)

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 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PGs, R) 2.55 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6.

H’lights. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: His Perfect Obsession. (2018, Masv, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. (CC) 9.00 Today Extra. (PG, CC) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Desperate Housewives. (Ms, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG, CC) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. (CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.10 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (PG, R, CC) 12.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R, CC) 1.10 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 5.30 7.30. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 The Great House Revival. (PGav, CC) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R, CC) 10.25 SBS World News Late. (CC) 10.55 DNA. (Malv) 11.45 The Killing. (Mlnv, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (M, CC) The recruits face a life or death decision.

8.30 The Rookie. (M) Nolan navigates his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma, CC) Firehouse 51 celebrates some good news.

12.00 MOVIE: Lizzie Borden Took An Ax. (2014, MA15+v, R, CC) Christina Ricci.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 9.00 RBT. (PGdl, CC) Follows the activities of police units.

10.00 The Turpin 13. (MA15+a, R, CC) 11.00 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.30 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+av, R, CC) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats.

5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Junior MasterChef Australia. (CC) Contestants tackle a mystery box challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, CC) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 Drunk History Australia.

(Final, Mals, CC) Comedians retell iconic events.

10.10 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R, CC) 10.40 The Project. (R, CC) 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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 COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Staged. (Final) 8.55 Detectorists.

9.25 Upstart Crow. (Final) 9.55 Hang Ups. 10.20 The Inbetweeners. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.10 Red Dwarf. 11.40 GameFace. 12.05am Chandon Pictures. 12.35 The IT Crowd. 1.00 Please Like Me. 1.25 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath.

1.35 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships.

H’lights. 3.05 Cyberwar. 3.30 Balls Deep. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster.

9.25 In Search Of... 10.15 Difficult People. 11.15 All Governments Lie. 12.55am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Make It Yours. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 1pm Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 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 To Be Advised.

11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Escapement. (1958, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 ST: Voyager. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 ST: Next Gen. 5.30 ST: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 12. Portuguese Grand Prix.

Highlights. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

5pm Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 7.30 Lion. (2016, PG) 9.40 Balto. (1995, PG) 11.05 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 1.10pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.55 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 5.30 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 7.35 Charlie & Boots. (2009, M) 9.30 Let The Bullets Fly. (2010, MA15+, Mandarin) Midnight Dachra. (2018, MA15+, Arabic) 2.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Ax Men. 2.00 Fight To Survive. 3.00 The Weekend Prospector. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 World’s Craziest Fools. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 Housos 2020. (Premiere) 9.05 Regular Old Bogan.

(Premiere) 9.35 MOVIE: The Transporter Refueled.

(2015, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap.

1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Kalgoorlie Cops.

8.40 MOVIE: World War Z. (2013, M) 10.55 The Nanny. 11.25 Tattoo Fixers. 12.25am Social Fabric.

1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 8.00 Friends. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

10.00 Two And A Half Men. 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 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 The Breakfast Couch. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites.

2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Paul’s Bread. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna.

7.30 Living On The Veg. 8.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Behind The Brush. 2.30 Te Ao. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Foreign Flavours. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Road Open. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Vote Yes For Aborigines.

10.30 News. 10.35 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Boomtown Builder. 8.30 Log Cabin Living.

9.00 Home Town. 10.00 House Hunters Int. 11.00 Hotel Impossible. Noon Million Dollar Listing NY. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 You Live In What? 2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Flip Or Flop. 10.30 Flipping Exes.

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 AM Agenda. 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 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 27 ABC (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 Living With Fire. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Blue Water Empire. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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) 2.05 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (R) 2.55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle. (PG, R) 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: A Mother’s Nightmare. (2012, Madsv, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Md, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. (CC) 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R, CC) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, CC) 8.30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) Ready Together. (PG, CC) Part 3 of 3.

9.35 Searching For Superhuman: The Code Of US. (Premiere, CC) 10.30 Insert Name Here. (Mls, R, CC) 11.00 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.30 Q+A. (R, CC) 12.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+av, R, CC) 1.30 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC) 5.30 7.30. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R, CC) 8.30 Insight. (R, CC) 9.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 10.00 The Feed. (CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 Cardinal. (Mav, CC) 11.50 The Killing. (Mlv, R) 4.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News. (CC)

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, CC) 7.30 SAS Australia. (M, CC) In freezing waters with plummeting body temperatures, the recruits wait to be rescued by their teammates.

8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, CC) A group of scientists exploring the Marianas Trench encounter a giant shark. Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 Blindspot. (Mv) An op goes bad.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) Hosted

by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 The Trump Show: A Dirty Business. (CC) Part 2 of 3.

9.50 Bluff City Law. (Ma, CC) Elijah and Sydney help a Catholic teacher.

10.50 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.20 The First 48. (Mav, R, CC) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Easy Eats.

5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 Junior MasterChef Australia.

(CC) Contestants compete for immunity.

8.30 Ambulance Australia.

(M, R, CC) Paramedics work with police to manage the delusions of a patient who insists he is already dead.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R, CC) NCIS discovers a secret government bank account is funding a nationwide network of vigilantes.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Project. (R, CC) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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 COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Adam Hills: Happyism. 9.15 Ghosts.

9.45 I’m Alan Partridge. 10.20 Frontline. 10.45 The Inbetweeners. 11.10 Schitt’s Creek. 11.35 Red Dwarf.

12.05am GameFace. 12.30 Chandon Pictures. 1.00 Small Tales And True. 1.25 Detectorists. 1.55 QI. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant.

5.05 Pocoyo. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 1.45 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Rivals. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.35 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 9.30 Prison Life: Justice In Japan. 10.35 Stacey Dooley: Locked Up With The Lifers. 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Sydney Weekender.

12.30 A Moveable Feast. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 Grantchester. 2.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Halifax f.p. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15am Shopping.

2.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

5pm Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 Secret Life Of Boys. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 6.20 Orlando. (1992, PG) 8.00 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 10.05 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 11.55 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 1.35pm The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 3.20 Lion. (2016, PG) 5.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 7.35 Alone In Berlin. (2016, M) 9.30 The Godfather. (1972, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Barter Kings. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Wardens. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Pawn Stars Australia. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Goldfathers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Demolition NZ. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Whole Ten Yards. (2004, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Pineapple Express. (2008, MA15+) 11.45 The Nanny. 12.15am Miami Vice. 1.10 Ultimate Rush.

2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker.

9.30 Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 Big Bang.

Noon WIN News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker.

4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 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 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Oliver’s Twist. 2.00 Nigella Bites.

2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide.

3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 5.30 Paul’s Bread. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Italian Food Safari. 8.00 Cook Like An Italian. 8.30 Cook Like Heston. 9.00 Luke Nguyen’s France. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Make It Right. 1.55 Merchants Of The Wild. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Jarjums. 6.00 Taste Of The Territory. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal.

8.00 Black Comedy. 8.30 Trickster. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.35 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Football. NTFL. 11.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Louisiana Flip N Move. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Flipping Exes. 2.00 Fixer Upper. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 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 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, October 28 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club.

1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (R, CC)

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 Cruising With Jane McDonald.

(R) 2.50 Dateline. (R) 3.25 Insight. (R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: My Daughter Must Live. (2014, Mav, R, CC) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R, CC) 3.00 The Chase. (CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Desperate Housewives.

(Msv, R, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, CC) 8.30 Gruen. (CC) 9.05 Reputation Rehab. (Ml, CC) 9.35 Planet America. (CC) 10.10 QI. (PG, CC) 10.40 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.15 Four Corners. (R, CC) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R, CC) 12.15 Silent Witness. (Mav, R, CC) 1.15 Doc Martin. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R, CC) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R, CC)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads. (PGasv, CC) 8.30 Australia Come Fly With Me. (Mad, CC) 9.35 The Good Fight. (M, CC) 10.35 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R, CC) 12.05 MOVIE: Redoutable.

(2017, MA15+n, R) 2.05 Vikings. (MA15+v, R) 4.45 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs, CC) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R, CC) A driver crashes into a truck.

8.30 MOVIE: Justice League.

(2017, Mv, R, CC) When a dangerous villain and his minions threaten the Earth, Batman assembles a team to fight them.

Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 Blindspot. (Mv) Weller gets some upsetting news.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories. (Mdlv, CC) 9.40 9News Special: Claremont – Catching A Killer. (CC) 10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R, CC) 12.05 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. (Ma, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. (CC) A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

(CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.30 Bull. (PGa, R, CC) Bull focuses on selecting jurors whose belief systems allow them to see his client, an entrepreneur who has been accused of defrauding investors in her water filtration company, as a dreamer.

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

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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 COMEDY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Friday Night Dinner. 8.55 Archer. 9.15 Rosehaven. 9.40 Frontline. 10.10 The Thick Of It. 10.40 The Inbetweeners. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek.

11.30 Red Dwarf. Midnight GameFace. (Final) 12.25 Chandon Pictures. 12.55 QI. 1.25 The Catherine Tate Show. 1.55 Hang Ups. 2.20 News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath.

1.30 Dateline Shorts. 1.40 Figure Skating. 2019 ISU World C’ships. Women’s competition. Replay. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Motherboard. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Pet Sematary. (1989, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (2015, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Creek To Coast.

12.30 Weekender. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Jonathan Creek. 11.40 Mighty Planes. 12.50am Dates From Hell. 2.00 Home Shopping.

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 ER. 1.00 New Tricks. 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Diagnosis Murder. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.10am Shopping. 2.10 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

10.35 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 10.50 Children’s Programs. 6pm Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever.

8.45 School Of Rock. 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.05 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dil Dhadakne Do. (2015, PG, Hindi) 9.10 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 11.15 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 1pm A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 2.15 Orlando. (1992, PG) 4.00 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 5.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.30 Youth. (2015, M) 9.45 The Godfather: Part II. (1974, MA15+) 1.25am When Animals Dream. (2014, MA15+, Danish) 3.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Goldfathers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Wardens. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Pawn Stars Australia. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Goldfathers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas.

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.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: R.I.P.D. (2013, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Flatliners. (2017, M) 12.30am The Nanny. 1.00 Road Trick. 2.00 Dance Moms. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker.

9.30 Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 Big Bang.

Noon WIN News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker.

4.00 Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 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 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Planet America. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Paul’s Bread. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 8.00 French Food Safari. 8.30 A Gondola On The Murray. 9.00 Sourced. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Taste Of The Territory. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 On Country Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud. 7.25 News.

7.30 The Wrestlers. 8.30 Destination Arnold. 9.35 NITV News Update. 9.40 Power Meri. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Good Bones. 12.30pm Building Off The Grid.

1.30 Best Of Postcards. 2.00 Maine Cabin Masters.

3.00 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Escape To The Chateau. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Restored By The Fords. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Beach Hunters. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, October 29 ABC (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Aust Story. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Reputation Rehab. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.10 ABC News Afternoons. (CC) 4.10 Think Tank. (R, CC) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R, CC)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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) 2.05 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 3.00 The Crusades. (PG, R) 3.55 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer. (PG, R) 5.00 Cycling. (CC) UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. H’lights. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. (CC) 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG, CC) 11.30 Seven Morning News. (CC) 12.00 MOVIE: Sex And The Single Mom. (2003, Mas, R, CC) 2.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 The Chase. (R, CC) 4.00 Seven News At 4. (CC) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (CC)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Desperate Housewives.

(Msv, R, CC) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R, CC) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, CC) 4.00 Afternoon News. (CC) 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (CC)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Entertainment Tonight. (CC) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R, CC) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (CC) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (CC) 5.00 10 News First. (CC)

6.00 The Drum. (CC) 6.55 Sammy J. (PG, CC) 7.00 ABC News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, CC) 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure. (R, CC) 9.20 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R, CC) 10.15 To Be Advised.

10.45 ABC Late News. (CC) 11.20 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. (Mal, R, CC) 12.20 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. (Mal, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 Drum. (R) 5.25 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R, CC) 6.30 SBS World News. (CC) 7.30 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R, CC) 8.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, CC) 9.30 Fargo. (MA15+, CC) 10.30 SBS World News Late. (CC) 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Madl, R, CC) 12.00 The Killing. (Mnv, R, CC) 4.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (Mals, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. (CC) 5.15 NHK World English News. (CC) 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News. (CC) 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. (CC) 7.00 Home And Away. (PGasv, CC) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG, CC) Judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams and series creator Simon Cowell take a look back at the auditions from the series. Hosted by Ant and Dec. 10.00 The Amazing Race.

(Return, PG, CC) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (CC) 11.30 Hooked On The Look. (Ma, R, CC) 12.00 Blindspot. (Mv, R, CC) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. (CC) 5.30 Sunrise. (CC)

6.00 NBN News. (CC) 7.00 A Current Affair. (CC) 7.30 The Block. (PGl, CC) 8.40 Paramedics. (M, R, CC) A woman exhibits bizarre symptoms.

9.40 A+E After Dark. (Mam, CC) 10.40 Nine News Late. (CC) 11.10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (Mav, R, CC) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R, CC) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R, CC) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. (CC) 5.30 Today. (CC)

6.30 The Project. (CC) 7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

(CC) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.30 Gogglebox. (Final, CC) A range of people open their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.00 This Is Us. (PGa, CC) Kate finds strength in unexpected places.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. (CC) 1.00 The Project. (R, CC) 2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG, CC) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning. (CC)

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 COMEDY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Mock The Week.

(Return) 9.30 Reputation Rehab. 10.00 Flowers.

10.30 Finding Joy. 10.55 Ghosts. 11.25 The Inbetweeners. 11.50 Schitt’s Creek. 12.15am Red Dwarf. 12.45 Josh. 1.15 Chandon Pictures. 1.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.25 News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 1.40 Figure Skating. 2019 ISU World C’ships. The Pairs competition. Replay. 3.15 VICE. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Motherboard. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Full Frontal. 9.45 Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Vasili’s Garden. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Brit Cops. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 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.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon ER. 1.00 As Time Goes By. 2.20 Antiques Roadshow. 2.55 MOVIE: Bonnie Prince Charlie. (1948) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 8.40 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. (1980, PG) 10.50 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.45 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 12. Portuguese Grand Prix.

Highlights. 9.00 Mission: Impossible. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS. 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 ST: Next Gen. 5.30 ST: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 9.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

5pm Secret Life Of Boys. 5.25 All Hail King Julien.

6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 6.30 Horrible Histories. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Best Bugs Forever. 8.45 School Of Rock.

9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 10.00 Rage. 11.05 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 6.55 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 8.40 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 9.55 Mary And Max. (2009, PG) 11.35 The Finishers.

(2013, PG, French) 1.15pm Selkie. (2000, PG) 2.55 Dil Dhadakne Do. (2015, PG, Hindi) 6.05 Vai. (2019, PG) 7.45 A Long Way Down. (2014, M) 9.30 The Godfather: Part III. (1990, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs. 5.55 Vai. (2019, PG)

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Goldfathers. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Doomsday Preppers. 1.00 Ax Men. 2.00 Wardens. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Pawn Stars Australia. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Goldfathers. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

(2005, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

10.30 Malcolm. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Quantum Leap. 1.00 Sliders. 2.00 The A-Team.

3.00 Children’s Programs. 4.00 Baywatch. 5.00 Knight Rider. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Eat Pray Love. (2010, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Three To Tango. (1999, M) 12.15am Miami Vice. 1.10 Xtreme Collxtion. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Charmed. 7.00 Dr Quinn. 8.00 King Of Queens. 8.30 Becker. 9.30 Raymond. 10.30 Cheers. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 The King Of Queens.

2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 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 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30.

Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Nigella Bites. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Martha Bakes.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Cook And The Chef.

5.30 Paul’s Bread. 6.00 Cook Like An Italian. 6.30 Made In Italy. 7.00 Bake With Anna. 7.30 Just Jen. 8.00 Donal’s Asian Baking Adventures. 8.30 May’s Kitchen. 9.00 Destination Flavour Singapore. 9.30 Nigella Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.05pm To The Point. 2.10 Songlines On Screen.

2.30 Shadow Trackers. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Taste Of The Territory. 6.25 To The Point. 6.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 Young, Strong & Proud.

7.25 News. 7.30 Black As. 7.40 American Soul.

8.30 The Point. 9.30 MOVIE: Black Sheep. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation.

12.30pm Barnwood Builders. 1.30 Beach Hunters.

2.30 The Block. 4.00 House Hunters Int. 5.00 Home Town. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Best House On The Block. 10.00 Unsellable Houses. (Premiere) 10.30 Housewives Of Beverly Hills. 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 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Bolt Report.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Sky News Across Australia. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Bolt Report. 11.00 Late Programs.

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HEALTH NEWS & WELLBEING

AUSSIE MEN KEEP MATTERS OF THE HEART CLOSE TO CHEST WHEN it comes to talking about matters of the mind and heart, Aussie blokes remain resolutely tightlipped. Ironically, this lack of communication often intensifies emotional struggles, and is likely to be a contributing factor to the one in eight men battling depression and mental health issues each year.

These findings tally with new research from relationship experts at eharmony who have joined forces with former AFL star and mental health advocate Wayne Schwass via PukaUp to delve into the barriers surrounding men’s mental health.

More than half (55%) of Aussie males feel the need to hide mental health issues from their partners, while a similar number (54%) feel pressured to be their family’s financial provider, the research finds, ahead of World Mental Health Week on October 10th.

The research also finds that men often use coping strategies to deal with issues in their lives which bypass meaningful communication. When dealing with problems, Australian men prioritise taking time out on their own (56%) and taking

up regular exercise (45%), above talking it through with their friends, family, or partner (37%).

But does this stem from the stigma that men shouldn’t talk about their feelings? When asked if men believe Australian society allows men to speak openly about their feelings and personal struggles, well over half (62%) believe they are encouraged to do so, but still struggle with actually doing it.

PukaUp founder, Wayne Schwass has openly shared his own experiences with depression in the past which culminated in him ‘lying, hiding and pretending’ he was happy for 12 long years.

Wayne says: “While disappointed, I’m not

at all surprised by eharmony’s findings which illustrate that over half of men still hide difficult feelings from their partners, and many feel they have to find their own ways to deal with things, rather than talk things through with their loved ones or mates.

“When I had despairing feelings, I certainly felt as a man I had to contain them to some extent. But the problem is if you don’t talk to people when you’re down, things build up even more creating huge emotional isolation and disconnection. Over time, this sequence of events can actually be quite dangerous.

“That’s why I’ve taken my own experience to look at how it can help others. At PukaUp

we are creating genuine and authentic conversations around mental health and emotional wellbeing– we tackle tough topics and offer resources to help build the conversational tools that might seem difficult at first but will actually help so much more in the long run.

“We are keen to break down the barriers and traditional mindsets associated with masculinity, the notion that men don’t cry, men don’t talk about their feelings – it’s just not right. We are encouraging men to not only acknowledge their feelings but to share them and reach out when they need a helping hand.”

When high achievers in the sporting world like Wayne openly share their own battles, it can help other men challenge the fear and shame that keeps them tied to ‘strong and silent’ stereotypes, according to eharmony relationship expert Sharon Draper.

“Generally, men are still conditioned to keep mental health problems to themselves because to be masculine in Australia today still broadly means exhibiting personality traits such as confidence, strength and reliability. But in persisting with these clichés we

do men no favours,” she says.

“Talking to a partner – or if you’re single to a good friend or family member -about your mental health can feel like a huge leap of faith, but it gets much easier with practice.

“What’s more, we know the dating world can be brutal at times, and while single women often talk to their friends about their dating experiences, men are less keen. So, where do they get support in matters of the heart?”

Sharon adds: “The good news is while we know that over half of men in relationships feel they need to hide depressive feelings from their partners, just under half (39%) say they feel more comfortable and confident when they’re in in a solid relationship.

Sharon also says couples who share high compatibility are more likely to find it easier to discuss difficult topics.

“At eharmony we match people based on their shared core values and personality traits, meaning they are more likely to be in sync emotionally and share good communication skills. This all helps keep relationships happy and healthy.”

Majority of Australians will get COVID-19 vaccine when available THE majority of Australians would get themselves and their children vaccinated against COVID-19, a survey from Monash University has revealed.

The latest results from the Survey of COVID-19 Responses to Understand Behaviour (SCRUB) project, released today, examined compliance with COVID-19 rules and regulations as well as a vaccination against the disease.

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These results, collected in late September, form the ninth round of data collection and provide policymakers with actionable insights into public attitudes and behaviours relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite concerns in the media that

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vaccine hesitancy could undermine Australia’s COVID-19 response, SCRUB data found 71 per cent of Australians would get a COVID-19 vaccination if it became available.

Only eight per cent said they would not get vaccinated and two-thirds of respondents stated they would also vaccinate their children against the disease.

The majority of respondents said they believe the vaccine is

important and necessary.

SCRUB also found 80 per cent of respondents are often or always following COVID-19 rules and regulations with the majority of respondents (71 per cent) stating their compliance has stayed the same as the previous month.

Respondents were also asked how much longer they could adhere to the personal actions required or recommended by authorities in their state.

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Lead researcher, Dr Peter Slattery, said it was very positive to see that most Australians are willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, if or when that opportunity arises.

“It shows again that we’re willing to do whatever it takes as a nation to stop the virus and return to normality,” he said.

“It was also great to see that so many Australians are willing to keep following COVID19-related rules and regulations for as long as it takes.

“Obviously we all hope to see the restrictions reduce over time as we defeat the virus but we may need to maintain changes to our lives to help make that happen.”

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GPs vital in long-term care of COVID-19 patients THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is warning government that GPs will need adequate resources to manage the long-term care of COVID-19 positive patients.

The RACGP has released a guide for GPs providing care to adult patients who have previously tested positive to COVID-19 or have a history suggestive of undiagnosed COVID-19 and have - or are at risk of - post-COVID-19 conditions. The guide was developed in collaboration with HealthPathways.

RACGP Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda said that GPs would be managing the long-term impacts of the virus on some patients for years to come.

“Some COVID-19 positive patients quickly make a full recovery but that is certainly not the case for all people,” he said.

“Evidence is emerging that some patients are being left with serious physical, cognitive and psychological impairments that will require long-term care.

For these patients, it is not a case of contracting the virus, getting better and never thinking about it again.

“Post-COVID-19 conditions include lung scarring, post-viral fatigue as well as ‘brain fog’. Emerging data suggests that up to 80% of people with severe cases of COVID-19 resulting in hospitalisation will experience postCOVOD-19 conditions.

“There is also evidence that people who have contracted COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell, to cognitive impairment, to an increased risk of stroke. There are also potential long-lasting consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following severe illness, liver dysfunction, and heart failure.

“These long-term effects are likely to be particularly severe for older people, those with chronic disease and those who experienced severe acute COVID-19.

GPs will be crucial in managing the health and wellbeing of these patients in the years ahead.”

The Acting RACGP President said that GPs need government support in caring for the potentially significant needs of patients with post-COVD-19 conditions.

“When we look at the patients most likely to suffer severe post-COVID-19 health concerns it is older people and those with multiple chronic conditions, including patients who have delayed or avoided care during the pandemic,” he said.

“A voluntary patient enrolment model, where clinics receive additional payments for ‘enrolling’ a patient with a regular GP, would be particularly beneficial for these patients. This model enhances comprehensive care for patients and reduces hospitalisations for those who frequently visit GPs. “Post-COVID-19 health impacts will take a significant toll on many patients including on their mental health. The guide is mindful of this and includes information on accessing mental health services or online supports.

“The Federal Budget included a $100.8 million investment in extending the doubling of Medicare-subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people who have used their initial 10 sessions.

“That is a welcome announcement that will make a real difference.

However, in the longer term, many patients including those suffering the after effects of COVID-19 would benefit enormously from new Medicare subsidies for longer consultations.

“Longer consultations allow GPs to take the time to talk through what our patients are experiencing and how we can help them.

“Similarly, new Medicare subsidies for longer consultations for people with chronic conditions would be very helpful. These are the patients who require a bit more time and attention, particularly if they have had COVID-19.”

The guide includes information on: • infection control precautions and advising patients that having COVID-19 may not confer complete immunity; · collaborating with the patient to develop an individualised plan to support their recovery.

This also presents a unique opportunity to optimise the management of existing chronic conditions; • providing care for specific groups recovering from the virus including those with severe COVID-19 requiring hospitalisation, older patients and people with disability; • options for enhancing support for patients including home delivery of medicines, assistance with food and meals and support lines including the Older Persons COVID-19 support line.

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REAL NEWSESTATE

Real estate agents in ‘uncharted territory’ as demand soars for regional rental properties MEDIA RELEASE THE availability of rental properties across regional New South Wales has dropped to new lows, as city dwellers realise the benefits of working remotely.

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becomes very attractive to move out there.”

The survey found only the New England, Illawarra and Hunter regions of NSW registered a vacancy rate greater than 1 per cent.

able to respond, and for that matter town planners and developers who will need to come together very quickly.”

In Coffs Harbour, on the state’s mid-north coast, real estate agency director Mark Webb said he was already seeing rental prices rise after the rental vacancy rate went from a high of 4.5 per cent in February to 0.9 per cent in September.

“We can see 20 to 30 people attending open houses with 10 to 15 applications coming in

straight away,” he said.

Mr Webb said last week his business had around six properties available for rent, which is unheard of for an agency of its size.

Some of the demand for rental properties in Coffs Harbour is coming from Sydneysiders, but Mr Webb said there have been requests from further away as well.

“Even though the borders are closed, we are still getting a lot of email inquiries and people looking

for a bit more of a lifestyle change,” he said.

The tight rental market in Coffs Harbour comes ahead of an expected influx of workers when the Pacific Highway Bypass project begins by the end of 2020.

Mr Webb said the added pressure will make it very difficult for anyone in the city to find accommodation.

“We are in uncharted territory — it’s the busiest that I’ve seen in it in 24 years in my time in real estate,” Mr Webb said.

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But Mr McKibbin warned the tightening rental market outside of Sydney would drive up prices.

He said one solution to keep prices down would be to build more homes.

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REINSW chief executive Tim McKibbin said interest in regions more than 200 kilometres outside of Sydney had been surprising, but he believes it has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I think what is driving it is the realisation that people can work effectively from home,” Mr McKibbin said.

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Roast pork with apple and apricot stuffing Turkish delight pavlova Serves 8

Prep Time 40mins

Cook Time 2hr

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

2kg boneless pork loin roast 200g pkt dried apricots, chopped 2 tbs olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 200g streaky bacon, chopped 1 loaf sourdough bread, crust removed, crumbed 1 apple, finely diced 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Leave for 15 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and bacon, and cook for 8 minutes or until onion is softened.

Cool completely. Process bread in a food processor to form crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and stir in apricots, onion mixture, apple and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.

METHOD

3. Preheat oven to 220°C. Lay pork, skin-side down, on a chopping board. Spoon filling down the centre of the pork, then roll firmly and tie securely with kitchen twine.

1. Untie pork and using a sharp knife, score skin at 1cm intervals. Place pork skin-side up on a rack in the sink. Pour over boiling water. Drain then pat dry with paper towel and lay skin-side up in a roasting pan. Chill uncovered overnight. (This will dry out the skin for perfect crackling.)

4. Rub skin with oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Place pork onto a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes.

Reduce heat to 190°C and cook for a further 1 hour and 30 minutes (allow 45 minutes per kilo) or until cooked through. Transfer pork to a large plate.

2. Place apricots in a bowl and cover with boiling water.

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INGREDIENTS • • • •

12 (about 2kg) desiree potatoes, peeled 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 3 teaspoons thyme leaves 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C. Halve each potato and place, cutside down, on a chopping board.

Make thin cuts at 5mm intervals about two-thirds of the way through. Place in a large bowl, then repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine. Place in a large roasting pan. Bake in the oven, turning occasionally, for 45 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Prep Time 20mins

Cook Time 1hr 10mins

The pink pop of raspberries and green pistachio slivers turn this re-worked pavlova into a visual feast. use a large dinner plate INGREDIENTS as a guide), then place on baking tray, traced-side • 300ml thickened down. cream • 1 tsp rosewater For the meringue, place • 1/4 cup (35g) pure eggwhites in a bowl icing sugar, sifted set over a saucepan of • Seeds of 1 vanilla gently simmering water. bean Using a large balloon • 1 cup roughly whisk, gradually whisk chopped pink in the sugar. Continue Turkish delight whisking until mixture • 125g punnet starts to froth and sugar raspberries dissolves. Transfer • 2 tbs slivered or mixture to the bowl of finely chopped an electric mixer, then pistachios whisk to stiff peaks.

• Rose syrup and Using a metalspoon, fold unsprayed fresh in the cornflour, vinegar rose petals (both and food colouring, if optional), to serve using. Spread meringue mixture over the circle MERINGUE on the baking paper, making an indent in the • 7 eggwhites centre for the filling.

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Tickets to sold out NORPA show now available

FIVE weeks ahead of opening night, tickets to Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre’s latest work called O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible, sold out.

Now, with changes to NSW public health orders allowing theatres to increase their capacity up to 50%, a second round of tickets have been released. Social distancing will still be in place, so tickets to the October show are limited and expected to sell quickly.

Film of performance to also be made available online: In order to cater for those who can’t come to the live stage event, the show will also be filmed.

The filmed performance will be available online from November 7 to December 6, coinciding with International Day of People with Disability on December 3. For more details on accessing the filmed performance visit www.sprung.org.au or norpa.org.au The popularity of this work reflects not only the high regard in which Sprung!!

Integrated Dance Theatre is held, but also the current appetite for live entertainment.

O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible is a physically dynamic and robustly hopeful show.

It asks the question: In a world that’s not built for you, can you dare to dream of life, love and a rightful place within it all?

The work explores the kaleidoscope of emotions and day-to-day experiences of its dancers with disability. Through

the lens of seven young, imaginative and curious minds, we rediscover the power of dreams alongside the optimism and integral strength that must be summoned to overcome the doubts we all share about life.

O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible was co-devised by the dancers and also brings together a host of highly accomplished artists including celebrated costume designer Jennifer Irwin who has more than 39 years’ experience (Opera Australia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company), composer Fred Cole who has produced a full-length original score for the piece, lighting designer John Rayment who recently worked on the Commonwealth Games and some mind-bending artwork by award-winning digital artist Andrew Christie.

Artistic Director of Sprung!!, Michael Hennessy (a former Sydney Dance Company dancer), has been working with the dancers on a weekly basis for more than five years and is excited to bring their performance to the NORPA stage.

“Ultimately their experiences are what make the show so profound,” he said.

“One dancer was hospitalised in his youth and unable to move, so to see him fully expressing himself in movement is a feat in and of itself, but to see him perform at this level is astounding.”

Equally moving is the story of Tallula Bourne.

Alice Misty Boscheinen from O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible Ms Bourne heard music for the first time at the age of 12, after having cochlear implants to address hearing loss.

Her experience of hearing for the first time will be brought to life in a solo as part of the show.

“We are creators, we are dreamers, we make our own normal,” said Ms Bourne.

Sprung!! president and the show’s producer, Robyn Brady, said the whole community has been involved in bringing this show to the stage.

“We held a successful crowdfunding campaign to which many people generously donated, it was matched by Brady Marine. NORPA has provided significant financial, creative and production support, and we’ve also gained support from the NSW Government through Create NSW and the Australian Government through the Australia

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Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

We sense the level of excitement and anticipation for this work being created with our dancers,” Dr Brady said.

NORPA’s Artistic Director and CEO, Julian Louis said: “Sprung!! is a great testament to the drive and commitment

that a small, independent dance and performing arts company needs to have to succeed. I’m endlessly impressed by their dedication to their craft and to the dancers. Sprung!! is one of the only dedicated performance ensembles in our region, that in itself is something to

celebrate.”

“NORPA is excited to be co-producing this piece and bringing live performance back to the mainstage in collaboration with Sprung!!”

O, How I Dreamt of Things Impossible reframes our perspective and shows that ‘Impossible’ can be transformed into ‘I’m Possible’.

Event Details: Thu 22 Oct – Sat 24 Oct, 7:30pm, NORPA, Lismore City Hall, $20–49.

For tickets and more information: https:// norpa.org.au/events/ohow-i-dreamt-of-thingsimpossible/ Online screening: A film of the stage show will be available online from November 7 to December 6, coinciding with International Day of People with Disability on December 3. For more details on accessing the filmed performance visit www.sprung.org.au or norpa.org.au

GRAFTON MIDDAY ROTARY HOSTING ‘I AM WOMAN’ MIDDAY Rotary is delighted to be hosting the film I Am Woman, the story of Helen Reddy, on the Saraton Theatre big wide screen!

Grafton Midday Rotary Club Service Director, Jenny Hyland, said, “It’s the story of Australian singer/ songwriter, Helen Reddy, who shot to global stardom in the seventies. While set in the US, the movie is an Australian production shot in Sydney.”

“Tilda CobhamHervey is sensational in the lead role. She is a young South Australian actor who excels in the lead role. I am sure that many women love Helen Reddy and respect all that she stood for. Come along and have a good time seeing the movie on Grafton city’s big screen at the beautiful Saraton.”

“Tickets are $15 from the Saraton ticket

office or online at www.saraton.com with screening starting at 7pm on Saturday 31 October.”

“Covid safe seating, social distancing and hand hygiene are part of the Saraton’s attraction.”

“In Australia, the movie is only available to the public through streaming service Stan.

Apart from a small number of screenings at film festivals, the only way to see this movie at the cinema will be through Rotary

events. We are very grateful to Stan for giving Rotary this exclusive in Australian cinemas.”

“The net proceeds from the film showing will be donated to the polio plus campaign.”

This year, the Polio Movie Event is a tribute to Australian Past RI President, Sir Clem Renouf, who passed away on 11th June. Sir Clem was a giant in Rotary’s history and was one of the leading figures in our fight to end polio.

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NEW 2021 JAGUAR XF ANNOUNCED

By Ewan Kennedy

JAGUAR has given us details of the facelifted XF Saloon that’s coming here in the first months of 2021.

It has a new front bumper with larger and lower air intakes for increased visual width.

The front grille features a mesh design detail inspired by Jaguar’s heritage logo. The side fender vents now feature the iconic ‘Leaper’ emblem.

At the rear there’s a wider bumper and body-coloured rear upper valance, which visually lowers the car, and darkened rear light surrounds.

New seats feature wider cushioning, massage functions and enhanced coverage of the heated and cooling areas.

Open-pore wood veneers and aluminium are used in the upper door insert and

full width ‘Piano lid’ that is formed across the width of the dashboard.

An embossed Jaguar Leaper features on all front headrests, while a set of ‘Est.1935 Jaguar Coventry’ upholstery tags highlight the brand’s heritage.

The interior has a centrallya-mounted 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen in an elegant magnesium alloy casing.

The infotainment system has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can connect two phones simultaneously via

Reshaping of the front and rear are aimed at giving the big Jag increased visual width.

Bluetooth. Wireless device charging with phone signal booster allows occupants to fast charge their smartphone.

Active Road Noise Cancellation technology monitors vibrations from the road surface and calculates the opposite phase sound wave needed to significantly reduce the noise heard by the

occupants.

Jaguar’s latest 3D Surround Camera gives real-time viewing when manoeuvring the vehicle in tight spaces.

Julian Thomson, Design Director, Jaguar, said: “The Jaguar XF features a new exterior design which delivers a more assertive and assured presence while the all-new

interior is more luxurious, tactile and demonstrates an exceptional level of craftsmanship. The inside of the XF seamlessly integrates advanced technologies and is simply a beautiful place to be.”

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Orange highlights certainly make the BMW X2 M Mesh Edition a visual standout.

By Ewan Kennedy BMW Australia will add the X2 M Mesh Edition to its already fascinating range early next year. The most standout feature is the use of high-gloss black is the BMW M mesh kidney grille which has a

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Brooklyn Grey metallic paint is exclusive to the M Mesh Edition, it’s also offered in Sapphire Black metallic.

Frozen Black-Brown metallic, a mocha-like shade, is used in the inserts in the bumper trim,

the prominent cladding on the side skirts and doors and the wheelarch trim.

New decals in orange are used on the bonnet, the sides of the front bumper and the front and rear doors. If one of the other paint shades – Alpine White, Phytonic Blue metallic or Sunset Orange metallic – is specified, the decals come in black.

The colour of the decals is shared by the inserts for the new M aerodynamic wheels, which are 20-inch all round for the Australian market.

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Contrast stitching is in orange.

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RETRO MOTORING - AUBURN SPEEDSTER

By Alistair Kennedy

THE name Errett Lobban Cord is inextricably tied up with American motoring of the 1920s and 1930s.

Cord was a Californian car salesman who was also good at selling himself. The Auburn Automobile Company was struggling to survive in 1924 when they came in contact with Cord.

Auburn had established a reputation for producing cars which cost less but looked to go faster than their rivals.

In some ways they were considered classics of the con man’s art, a situation which suited Cord perfectly.

Anyway Auburn were left with a stock of largely unsaleable old-fashioned cars so Cord convinced them he should run the company and immediately tarted up their stock of cars with flashy paintwork and nickel plated extras. This appealed to a

1931 Auburn Speedster. section of the market that Auburn had previously ignored and soon sales were on the move.

Money was needed if Auburn was to remain successful so Cord resorted to the share market, selling and buying shares as the prices rose and fell and using the surplus to gain control of other automotive companies such as Duesenberg and Lycoming.

It was legal activities such as those used by Cord which contributed to the Wall Street crash of 1929. After the crash car sales plunged and Auburn, like many others, was struggling.

Car manufacturers such as Cadillac had just come out with their V12-cylinder models and although sales were low they were making good money from them as they met the needs of

the market. Cord wanted some of this action and instructed Lycoming to produce a cheap V12 which, to their credit, was powerful enough in a 6400cc engine to push Auburn’s old straight-eight chassis along at more than 160km/h.

Unfortunately the lower priced market this Speedster car was aimed at couldn’t see the need for a V12 in those austere days and sales

continued to tumble. Cord, in trouble over share dealings, fled to England leaving others to run the company.

Duesenberg stylists revamped the Speedster with the old Lycoming straighteight in place of the V12 and supercharged the engine.

Also using the Duesenberg SJ Speedster as inspiration the stylists cut off the back and substituted a boat-tail shape.

The most interesting feature of this car was the use of an epicyclic gear train between axle and crown wheel in the rear axle to give dual ratios.

It gave the Auburn, with its conventional three-speed gearbox, six forward ratios and the ability to cruise at 100km/h with the engine running at just 2250rpm in almost complete mechanical silence, a feat larger car manufacturers such as General Motors, had been trying to achieve for years with much larger development budgets.

MERCEDES-BENZ A 250 e

By Ewan Kennedy MERCEDES-Benz has added EQ Power to its compact vehicle range with the introduction of the A 250 e hatchback and sedan.

The first Merc to have rapid DC charging, the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has a range of up to 73 kilometres (ADR) in all-electric mode. Mercedes Australia says that city and urban motorists are likely to be largely emission-free motoring on a daily basis.

A 1.3-litre, fourcylinder petrol engine is there any time owners want to complete longer

road trips.

Switching seamlessly between EV and ICE reduces total emissions to 1.6 litres per 100km (ADR combined cycle), with tailpipe emissions measured at 34 grams/km

CO2.

The latest MercedesBenz A-Class was engineered from the start to accommodate a PHEV drivetrain. So the water-cooled lithium-ion, high voltage battery

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For the first time on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the combustion engine is started by the electric motor, the A 250 e does not have a separate 12-volt starter.

The A 250 e models are equipped with a standard Type 2 charging plug and are capable of delivering charge via AC power at a rate of up to 3.7 kW. To maximise the speed of charging at home or work, customers can buy a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Home ($1250 MRLP).

This can be installed on regular single-phase power (by a qualified electrician) to deliver up to 7.4 kW, or up to 22 kW on three-phase power for further future-proofing.

Optionally, customers can purchase a DC Charging Package ($1490 MRLP), marking the first time this feature has been made available on a Mercedes-Benz PHEV passenger vehicle.

This introduces fast DC charging at 24 kW via a Type 2 CCS plug. Using DC charging, it may be possible to charge from 10 per cent capacity to

Super clean small Merc has a slippery body and Aero alloy wheels.

80 per cent in as little as 25 minutes. In addition, the Charging Package upgrades the AC charging system to 7.4 kW. The A 250 e hatch and sedan are sporty models and acceleration to 100km/h from rest takes 6.6 seconds for the A 250 e hatch, and 6.7 seconds for the sedan. Both A 25 e models have 18-inch Aero alloy wheels.

Drive programs ‘Electric’ and ‘Battery Level’ are available.

Maximum e-performance can be experienced in Electric. When selected, the combustion engine is only engaged if the driver extends the accelerator beyond the ‘kickdown’ point. In the Electric program the braking recuperation strength can be selected via paddles behind the steering wheel.

The intuitive MBUX infotainment system with voice control and a

fully digital widescreen cockpit, NTG6 navigation, ARTICO upholstery and smartphone integration including wireless charging.

A key comfort feature is pre-entry climate control before the vehicle is started, as the A 250 e has an electric refrigerant compressor. This can be controlled via the Mercedes me Connect suite of services from a connected smart phone, which also includes remote vehicle status monitoring.

Standard safety equipment includes Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, nine airbags, PRE-SAFE® accident anticipation system, and Adaptive High Beam Assist.

The new MercedesBenz A 250 e is priced at $63,400 (hatch) and $66,000 (sedan) plus on-road costs.

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ISUZU UTE MU-X ONYX EDITION

By EWAN KENNEDY Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has introduced a special edition based on the top-of-the-range MU-X 4x4 LS-T it’s called the MU-X ONYX Edition.

Limited to an initial availability of 420 units, the

As in the standard LS-T there’s a sixway electric driver’s seat, quilted-leather accented interior, Passive Entry and Start System (PESS).

Power comes from a 3.0-litre Black finish works well on the tough looking Isuzu Onyx Edition. turbo-diesel (130kW/430Nm) MU-X ONYX Edition for accentuate the front-end and engine. It has a six-speed $56,990 driveaway in two the lower front chin spoiler, automatic with dual-range premium paint finishes; Silky the rear also has a shadow ‘Terrain Command’ 4x4. The White Pearl and Obsidian chrome and a gloss black. tough Isuzu has a 3500kg Grey Mica. It has shadow There’s a high-definition braked towing capacity and chrome treatments across the 6.8-inch infotainment system rear tailgate and signature featuring DAB+ radio, satellite a 5750kg gross combination mass. horizontal front grille. navigation, Android Auto and The MU-X has seating for Gloss black elements wireless Apple CarPlay.

seven adults, there are twelve (yes, 12!) cup holders.Three IsoFix child seats and up to 1830-litres of storage space with a fold-flat floor with 60/40 split seats.

There’s 230mm of ground clearance, dual-range ‘Terrain

Command’ 4x4 and multi-link coils at all four wheels.

All Isuzu SUVs and Utes have a comprehensive ownership care package program - Service Plus 6-7-7, with a 6 year/150,000km warranty, up to 7 years roadside assistance when serviced through IUA dealers and 7 years capped price servicing program.

2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1

Rick Kelly is an ambassador for the Ford Mustang Mach 1 that’s coming to Australia next year

By EWAN KENNEDY Ford Mustang Mach 1 will be offered in Australia and New Zealand in 2021 with the first ever factory righthand drive model produced at the legendary Flat Rock, Michigan, plant.

The new Mach 1 delivers additional V8 power, a driver-focused cockpit and a track-focused upgrades above the Mustang GT. “It’s a stunning looking vehicle, but above all it really is a Mustang made for enthusiasts – it is all about

how it drives around a track, which is why I’m so pleased to be working on this project with Ford,” said Rick Kelly, Kelly Racing Ford Mustang Supercars driver and Mustang Mach 1 ambassador.

“Racing a Mustang Supercar around tracks like Mount

Panorama, where we’ll be this weekend, has been a highlight of 2020 for me, but Mach 1 is such a unique opportunity for fans and customers, so I am pumped for its arrival here next year.”

Since its arrival in Australia in 2015, the Ford Mustang has

become the best-selling sports car in Australia, and has seen a passionate customer base for special edition models, including Mustang BULLITT and the supercharged Mustang R-SPEC. The Mach 1 will be offered alongside the Mustang 2.3-litre High Performance and Mustang GT in 2021, with Australian specification and pricing to be announced closer to launch.

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44 MOTORING RENAULT TRAFIC IS AN ATTRACTIVE AND CAPABLE MID-SIZED WORKHORSE

By Alistair Kennedy RENAULT is making quite an impact in the Australian van market with its three vehicles providing a range of sizes to suit a variety of commercial purposes.

The little Kangoo (the similarity in name to our favourite marsupial is purely coincidental) is a compact urban van that’s much loved by florists and the like. Next up is the mid-sized Trafic which appeals to tradies and at the top is the Master, a serious delivery vehicle.

This week’s test vehicle is the Trafic, pronounced Trafique in its Gallic homeland, which has been on sale here since 2004.

The latest model arrived here in September 2019 with two significant game-changing features – the return of a 2.0-litre diesel engine and automatic transmission.

Trafic comes with the choice of short or long wheelbase, two diesel engines and three variants – Pro, Premium and Crew Lifestyle. Our test vehicle was the SWB Premium with the new 2.0-litre twinturbo motor.

AT A GLANCE SPECIFICATIONS (Renault Trafic SWB Premium 2.0-litre 125 kW diesel) ENGINE: Capacity: 1.997 litres Configuration: Four cylinders inline Maximum Power: 125 kW @ 3500 rpm Maximum Torque: 380 Nm @ 1500 rpm Fuel Type: Diesel Combined Fuel Cycle (ADR 81/02): 7.3 L/100km Carbon dioxide emissions 191 g / km DRIVELINE: Six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch automatic transmission DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES: Length: 4999 mm Wheelbase: 3098 mm Width: 2283 mm Height: 1971 mm Turning Circle: 11.84 metres Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 litres BRAKES: Front & rear: Disc

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STYLING It’s obviously quite difficult for designers to pen a vehicle that is basically a box on wheels but make it look attractive at the same time. The Trafic stylists have managed it with a large, bold front grille and prominent Renault diamond badge. At the rear the long tall taillight casings are a standout feature.

INTERIOR The combination of sliding doors on either side and rear double barn doors that can open to 180 degrees make for easy access. There are alternatives including deleting the outer sliding door and replacing the barn door with a top-hinged tailgate.

Inside the cargo area there are 16 tie-down points at various heights. There are also two folding flaps in the bulkhead to provide extra space for long loads, including a 4.0-metre rolled floor map during our move. Cleverly the flaps use magnets to clamp them in place when open.

Trafic is set up with a single seat for the driver and a wide bench seat that can just accommodate two passengers.

That middle passenger seatback can be folded down to create a mini office including a removable clipboard and space for a laptop computer.

There are also a number of stowage areas within the cabin including one underneath the passenger seats that can hold fairly large items A phone holder on the dashboard is well-placed although unfortunately it couldn’t accommodate my Samsung Galaxy.

INFOTAINMENT Features are fairly basic with display on a 7-inch touchscreen. There are two USB sockets, an Aux jack and 12-volt power outlet at the base of the dashboard. Connectivity includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bluetooth pairing is straightforward.

SAFETY Standard safety features across the Trafic range are front, side and driver thorax airbags, including front and lateral curtains; enhanced ABS brakes; roll-over mitigation; Grip X-Tend advanced traction control; rear parking sensors; reversing camera; and hill-start assist.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSION Three engines, all turbodiesels, are available. There are two 1.6-litre units with different tunes putting out

Renault Trafic combines style with function.

85 and 103 kW respectively and a new Euro 6 compliant 2.0-litre four-cylinder twinturbo producing 125 kW of power at 3500 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at just 1500 rpm, making it among the most powerful in class.

Transmission options are limited. The 1.6-litre engine only comes with a six-speed manual and the 2.0-litre with a new Efficient Dual Clutch six-speed automatic.

DRIVING The first problem we encountered on getting into the Trafic, was just that – getting in. It’s a fair climb up and one that’s made even more difficult by the lack of grab handles at either door. We found ourselves having to use either the steering wheel or the roof rail for leverage.

Once settled in though that climb provides a high driving position that’s a real bonus when driving around town.

Indeed with a footprint around the same size as larger SUVs and utes, combined with its gutsy 2.0-litre diesel engine it’s surprisingly easy to manoeuvre and park.

A huge windscreen provides excellent frontal visibility while the combination of large side windows and door mirrors, rear parking sensors and reversing camera.

The latter become more important when there’s a full load but the biggest vision problem, as it is in all similar vans, is to the side and rear when reversing out of a 90-degree parking space a very cautious exercise.

Rear-cross traffic alert, should it eventually be added, will make a big difference.

In the meantime we found ourselves either reversing into spots or searching out ones that enabled us to drive through.

It’s always useful to be able to test light commercial vehicles in their natural habitat as we were during a weekend of house moving. While it obviously couldn’t manage the heavy lifting the Trafic with its 5.2 cubic metre cargo space was a very handy back-up for transporting boxes and small pieces of furniture, even a queen-size mattress could be squeezed in, albeit above the wheel arches.

New to the latest Trafic are dusk-sensing LED headlamps which we’re told deliver up to 50 per cent more full-beam light and up 20 per cent on low-beam, compared with halogen versions.

Fuel consumption is listed at 7.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres of driving in the combined urban / highway cycle. Despite carrying some moderately heavy loads we were still able to average an impressive 8.4 L/100 km.

SUMMING UP

Renault Trafic is a sensible French-built van with good performance and bit of flair in the way it drives and handles.

One thing that really struck us during our week with the Trafic was how common a sight they were out there, many breaking away from the traditional bland white van looks and taking advantage of a striking range of available colours. Smart operators take advantage of these bright colours and, with clever signwriting, turn their Trafic’s into mobile advertising hoardings.

The extra power and new automatic added to its attractive styling make the latest Trafic a much more marketable proposition for Renault Australia as it seeks to attract sales away from its Toyota and Hyundai competitors.

All Renault models now come with a five-year 200,000 km standard warranty.

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Grafton Cattle Market Report FROM TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER THERE were 195 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 13th October 2020.

Numbers were low this week, however, quality and prices were high. A good run of export cattle were on offer to see bullocks break records topping at 375.2c/kg, realising $2,820.00 per head.

Cows sold fully firm while a good heavy bull reached 316.2c/kg, realising over $3,000.00. Young cattle were scarce but prices were fully firm.

Sale Highlights include: A/c DG & BJ Scott sold Brahman Cross Bullocks 358.2c/kg averaged 733kg -

$2,625.61 p/hd.

A/c P & J Parr sold Charolais Bullocks 375.2c/kg averaged 751.7kg - $2,820.25 p/ hd.

A/c B Cox sold a Charolais Cross Steer 366.2c/kg weighed 550kg - $2,014.10.

A/c Leonard Azzopardi sold Brangus Cross Steers 354.2c/kg averaged 527.5kg $1,868.41 p/hd.

A/c AJ. PJ & RJ Matthews sold Brangus Cows 297.2c/kg averaged 557.5kg $1,656.89 p/hd.

A/c J McCaffery & S Webster sold Limousin Cross Cows 311.2c/kg averaged

545kg - $1,696.04 p/hd.

A/c P & J Parr sold Brangus Cross Cows 298.2c/kg averaged 565kg - $1,684.83 p/ hd.

A/c Nattai Investments sold a Hereford Bull 316.2c/kg weighed 950kg - $3,003.90 A/c Robert Quay sold an Angus Vealer Steer 478.2c/kg averaged 255kg $1,219.41.

A/c GL & JA Gerrard sold an Angus Vealer Steer 530.2c/kg weighed 230kg $1,219.49.

A/c GL & JA Gerrard sold Angus Vealer Heifers 478.2c/kg averaged 219kg $1.047.26 p/hd.

A/c SJ & JA Pereira sold a Brangus Vealer Steer 458.2c/kg weighed 215kg $985.13.

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Lismore Cattle Market Report Market Report FROM WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER AGENTS had a total yarding of 1436 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange Prime Sale on Wednesday 14 October. Yearlings were in greater supply this week with a few more cattle with extra weight. The market was firm, although varied at times through the sale according to quality of cattle offered.

The cow market held firm again this week with prices reaching 318.0c/kg where they averaged 282.9c/kg and 469kg. A top return of $2,130.60 was achieved for 1 head sold. Heifers were well supplied with 174 head yarded where prices were back slightly from the previous week with a top of 550.2c/kg and averages of 393.4c/kg and 268kg. 1 head sold achieved a top return of $2,574.00.

Bullock prices improved overall with the top price coming back at 367.2c/kg with averages of

331.4c/kg and 595kg. A top return of $2,408.12 was achieved for 3 head sold. Steer prices held firm with prices reaching 614.2c/kg with an average of 419.2c/kg and 269kg. 1 head sold achieved a return of $1,961.00.

650 head of veal were yarded, more than doubling the yarding from the previous week. Prices overall improved where the category topped at 652.2c/kg with averages of 457.8c/kg and 218kg.

1 head sold made a top return of $1,738.06. Yearlings overall sold well with 90 head yarded. The top price came back at 466.2c/ kg where 1 head sold achieved a return of $1,661.58.

The next NRLX Store Sale will be held by Ray White Rural on Friday 23 October with a booking of 700 head and further bookings welcome with the Ray White team.

FROM TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 150 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday, October 13. Prices were on a par with recent good sales. David Dillon’s Red Poll cow topped the day at $2.72/kg, $1796. Nello Capello’s “feeder steers” topped at $3.98/kg with the best returning $1,776. Vealers to suit the butchers were scarce and sold at good rates. John Hannigan’s Brahman X heifer sold for $4.36/kg $1,483 whilst

Gary Patch’s Angus X heifer returned $1,532.

Restockers were active in the market with plain lines of both steers & heifers selling to good competition. Suitable steers weighing around 200 kg sold from $4.60 to $5.45/kg. The Chamberlain family lightweight Droughtmaster steers sold for $6/kg, $945.

FROM SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 1050 CATTLE sold on a strong market at the Lismore Saleyards on Saturday 10 October. The sale got off to a good start with heavy feeder steers selling $3.80 to $4.08/kg. Glen & Lyn Johnston’s Santa steer $4/kg, $1775. Ros Patch’s Angus $4.05/kg, $1720. Ron Durheim’s heavy steer $3.80/kg, $2024. Most yearlings and weaner steers sold from $4.10 to $5.20/kg. Matthew Savins outstanding Angus yearling $4.08/kg, $1959.

Gary Savins Charolais X $4.40/kg, $1419.

Lightweight weaners proved popular once again with most $5.00 to $6.00/kg. Scott McNeill’s Angus $6.06/kg, $1010. Sue Anderson’s calves $6.46/kg, $678. Weaner heifers sold to western restockers with line after line selling in the $4.60 to $5.10/kg range. There was a good line up of female cattle on offer. Unjoined Angus heifers topped at $4.95/kg $1711 for Nathan Wood.

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Could Covid be making rural towns better for women?

ANNOUNCED on International Rural Women’s Day (15 Oct 2020), two female leaders will be the final guests of the year on Rural Aid’s popular Community Builders webinar series After 18 episodes Rural Aid’s popular Community Builders free and live webinar series, launched during the early weeks of covid lockdown, the final discussion in 2020 will feature two leading women and their views on the opportunities for rural women in the face of covid.

The episode will air 4pm5pm AEDT on Thursday 15 October.

This episode discusses how small towns and rural communities can best support and attract women.

CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, said he was pleased to announce two rural female leaders as the key speakers on this last episode on International Rural Women’s Day.

“From the tiny town of The Rock, Jo Palmer (pictured) has reshaped the way businesses think about, access and succeed with remote staff, particularly women on the land with families. Jo is motivated by the social and economic benefits that remote work provides for rural Australia. She believes that your location, gender, physical ability or ethnicity should not determine the work you do,” Mr Warlters said.

Jo’s recognition includes 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National winner, 2018 Crow Awards Startup Superstar and Young Entrepreneur Awards, 2017 Soar Awards Regional Contribution winner and 2017 Finalist in the Regional Australia Institute’s Lightbulb Moments and Regional Online Heroes.

“Kendall Galbraith heads up an organisation with 265,000 rural women as members.

Living in the Margaret River in Western Australia, her work involves ensuring rural,

regional and remote women are in a position to contribute to the economic and social wellbeing of their communities,” Mr Warlters said.

Kendall (pictured, inset) has published articles with the Australian Institute for International Affairs but these days her writing and research focuses on gender equality within the Australian context.

“Her own personal journey as a professional based in regional WA is a story of the potential that exists in our communities,” Mr Warlters said.

“We welcome anyone with a passion for small towns and rural communities to attend.”

To register to attend the Community Builders Series, visit: ruralaid.org.au/towns/ webinars The series has been sponsored by Bushells.

Week 4’s episode is held on 22 October at 4pm-5pm AEDT on the topic of attracting and supporting women in small towns.

Pasture dieback – don’t let your pasture die wondering AS we move into the pasture growing season for northern NSW, North Coast Local Land Services encourage farmers to keep on the lookout for signs of pasture dieback.

Pasture dieback is a condition that kills sown and native summer growing pastures. It was confirmed in the Tweed Valley in March 2020.

So far, all reports in NSW have been on the Far North Coast with two recent confirmations north of Kyogle in early October, however, producers across northern NSW should be looking out for the condition.

Senior Land Services Officer – Agricultural Advice with North Coast Local Land Services, Nathan Jennings, said, “Farmers need to keep a close eye on their sown and native summer growing grasses to make sure it’s growing as you would expect at this time of year relative to seasonal conditions and soil fertility”.

Symptoms of pasture dieback on grasses include; • Yellowing, reddening and purpling starting at the tip and moving along the leaf blade;

Pasture die back in Kyogle.

• Stunted and unthrifty plants with fewer leaves and tillers; • Patches of discolouration less than one to several square metres in size ; • A rapid increase in the size of the infected area particularly after rain; • Grasses die, and remaining plant material easily crumbles when handled ; and • Broadleaf weeds and legumes colonise patches where grasses have been killed.

Landholders should watch for these symptoms especially after significant rainfall.

“These symptoms can also be associated with a range of other factors such as mineral deficiency, moisture stress or waterlogging, herbicide damage, or insect pests. So, it is important to eliminate these before assuming it’s pasture dieback,” Nathan said.

Sarah Baker, Development Officer Pasture Systems NSW Department of Primary Industries, said, “Research indicates pasture dieback is most likely caused by a complex interaction of multiple agents and factors, rather than a

single agent. Research is ongoing into the causes of the condition.”

The premature death of pastures can lead to feed shortages, low ground cover and weed problems. For livestock producers, maintaining a feed base for stock is the primary concern and suitable options will depend on the type of country, the number of cattle, and the financial position of the farm.

“Sowing broadleaf forages into dieback areas is the most logical option for those with arable land.

Plant species available include legumes, herbs

and brassicas, but their suitability and management on your farm will need to be considered,” Nathan said.

“We do not recommend re-sowing perennial grasses into dieback affected areas as all summer growing perennial grass species commonly sown in NSW are susceptible to pasture dieback,” Sarah said.

North Coast Local Land Services and NSW DPI are working together to find solutions for managing pasture dieback in NSW. If you suspect pasture dieback contact the Exotic Plant Pest hotline,

1800 084 881, or email biosecurity@dpi. nsw.gov.au with a clear photo and contact details.

North Coast Local Land Services are delivering awarenessraising field days on pasture dieback over the next few months.

Landholders will see what pasture dieback looks like and the symptoms to watch out for. Numbers will be strictly limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.

To register your interest in one of these events please call 1300 795 299 or email admin. northcoast@lls.nsw.gov. au.

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THE POWER OF ONE CONVERSATION Rural Aid sends message to rural communities during NSW Mental Health Month AS October draws to a close, Rural Aid is reminding rural communities during NSW Mental Health Month that one conversation at the right time, with the right person, can change everything.

Whether it’s about relationships, life on the land or just not feeling ‘right’, having a chat can be one of the most powerful tools a farmer can utilise.

CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, says that Rural Aid is committed to supporting farmers and their wellbeing.

“Sometimes restoring balance in our mental wellbeing can be found just in enjoying an activity that is not farm-related for an hour. It could be reading, riding, running or being in the garden, golfing or going fishing.”

“Similarly, having a

chat with the right person can change everything yet, traditionally, primary producers tend to keep quiet.

We’re seeing a gradual shift in this sentiment, and events such as drought, relationship struggles, fire, financial

hurdles, and even covid isolation have been catalysts for that first chat with us.”

Research shows three significant factors that directly influence the delivery of counselling services within rural communities are stigma,

social isolation and mental health literacy.

“We’re seeing farmers becoming more and more comfortable with taking up counselling when they need it. We had nearly 1600 primary producers reach out

to our counselling services in the last quarter. Some received support via phone, others face to face, and also through our monthly webinars.”

“Our tailored counselling program helps build emotional resilience and aims to reduce stress, depression and suicide in rural areas,” Mr Warlters said.

“We employ qualified, Australian Counselling Association nationallyregistered counsellors to provide mental wellbeing support services for farmers and their families” “Our counsellors live within their communities and foster long-term relationships with farmers, farming families, community groups and other non-government organisations,” Mr Warlters said.

A green future for red meat supply chains THE growing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is driving a shift in the red meat sector, and it will be the market – rather than regulators – motivating change, according to a newly-released industry report.

While challenges remain, the trend towards climate-friendly meat will also offer opportunity for meat industry players, including those in Australia, global food and agribusiness specialist Rabobank says in the report Unlocking ClimateFriendly Meat; Supply Chain Initiatives Will Be Key. As community demand for better environmental outcomes continues to gain momentum both globally and locally, opportunities exist for red meat supply chain stakeholders to implement programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while retaining consumer trust, and promoting social acceptance, the report says.

But measuring emissions in the red meat supply chain remained one of the most challenging aspects confronting the industry.

Rabobank senior animal protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird said the use of tailored programs with certain specifications in dedicated supply chains – similar to current grassfed and organic programs – would

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allow stakeholders to produce lower-emission red meat without necessarily undertaking onerous emission measurements.

“Instead of having to measure on-farm emissions, livestock owners could participate in a dedicated supply chain with a program that uses a technology or process that has demonstrated emission benefits,” he said.

Some of these technologies, such as using methanereducing feed supplements, implementation of emissionreducing farming practices or refined genetics, were already being commercially applied, and Mr Gidley-Baird said it was only a matter of time before these innovations were integrated into dedicated supply chains.

Incentives for change

The market-based approach Rabobank expects to shift the industry towards reduced GHG emissions requires incentives to help stimulate change.

Price premiums for producers, Mr Gidley-Baird said, were an obvious incentive, however, he believed price premiums for low-GHG emission beef would be limited.

“While sustainability ranks highly amongst a growing number of consumers, they don’t necessarily want to pay higher prices for the benefit,”

he said. “Surveys conducted

by Meat & Livestock Australia show that, when it comes to the actual purchase, the most common drivers for protein choice are freshness, value, and ease of preparation.”

Despite the potential lack of price premium, Mr GidleyBaird said there was still significant value that could be captured in the low emissions red meat supply chain, including opportunities for productivity gains, generation of carbon credits, plus access to markets and capital.

Challenges measuring GHG emissions

A challenge for the red meat supply chain lies in bringing the two ends of the supply chain together, Mr GidleyBaird said.

“In the red meat supply chain, the bulk of the emissions occur at the

production end of the supply chain, yet it is society – in this case consumers – that represent one of the key proponents for emissions reductions,” he said.

Communicating emission reductions through the supply chain was essential to connect the two ends of the supply chain, and required either the use of a trusted program or brand, or the measurement and reporting of emissions.

However measuring livestock GHG emissions in a broadscale approach, he said, was perhaps the greatest challenge the industry faced.

The diversity of operations and production systems, the interactivity with the landscape, the whole of life-cycle consideration, lack of data and harmonisation of methodologies all complicated the measurement process.

“Without the ability to easily,

accurately and consistently measure emissions, it makes it difficult for broad based policy instruments to be applied, which is another reason why we believe a market-based approach is more likely to lead change,” Mr Gidley-Baird said.

While a number of proactive governments around the world had begun regulating to reduce emissions in the red meat industry, he said, it would actually be industry players, using dedicated supply chains in a market-based approach, who would emerge as the key drivers of change.

And, while some governments had set a 2030 target for change, Mr Gidley-Baird believed this market-based approach would generate results faster, and said it was entirely possible that supply chains could implement changes in the next two to three years.

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Southeast Asia beckons – Dairy Exports set to boom

DEMAND for dairy in Southeast Asia is set to surge over the coming decade, creating future opportunities for key dairy-exporting regions, including Australia, agribusiness specialist Rabobank says in newlyreleased global research.

In its report, Dairy export boom beckons in ASEAN-6 – with a push and a pull, the bank says the combined dairy import deficit of the ASEAN-6 nations (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) is one of the largest in the world, and growing.

The bank forecasts the combined annual milk deficit of the ASEAN-6 countries to reach close to 19 billion litres (liquid milk equivalent) by 2030 – up from an estimated 12.9 billion litres in 2020.

This would see growth in demand for dairy imports in the region well and truly eclipsing that of China – currently the world’s single-largest dairy importer – where the annual milk deficit is forecast to reach 15 billion litres in 2030 (from an estimated 10.2 billion in 2020).

And with the ASEAN-6 representing a growing opportunity, these markets are expected to be an increased focus for dairy exporters around the world, including Australia, over the coming decade, says report co-author, Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

“The absolute market size of these collective nations is significant, and a growing milk deficit over the next decade in Southeast Asian countries will be a major ‘pull’ factor to propel dairy exporters to re-engineer their export growth strategies towards these markets,” he said.

“Given the scale and attractiveness of the ASEAN-6 markets, dairy exporters need to have the right level of exposure.

And, while there are challenges,

decade as the rate of growth in per capita demand in that country slows. This slowdown should further compel dairy exporters to reassess their export growth strategies to Overweight/underweight consider increasing investment In addition, the report says, in the ASEAN-6 region. Dairy rising trade tensions and companies will need to evaluate slowing growth in dairy demand in China are also seeing their export portfolios to determine if they are overweight dairy exporters reassess their strategies, after prioritising that in China and/or underweight in Southeast Asia.” market over the past decade.

The focus on China in recent years has been understandable, Australia Australia’s dairy sector has a Mr Harvey said, with its scale high level of exposure to China and rapid growth incentivising in terms of export revenue, Mr dairy exporters around the Harvey said, but also enjoys world to focus investment in long-standing markets in the this market.

ASEAN-6 countries.

Now though, while the “However, Australia’s market dairy sector had largely not share in the ASEAN-6 dairy been impacted by geopolitical tensions to date, a deterioration markets has fallen over the past decade as milk production in relations between China has dropped and other export and its key trading partners markets, such as China, have was causing uncertainty for been prioritised,” he said. exporters.

In 2019, approximately 35 per “As a result of China’s cent of Australian dairy exports exceptional dairy market growth, many dairy companies went to China, with 30 per cent to Southeast Asia. now have a high degree of “Given milk production here exposure to the Chinese market is growing again and a key goal and are more sensitive to trade outlined in the Australian Dairy tensions,” Mr Harvey said.

Plan is to grow production over “And, trade tensions aside, the medium term to utilise in China’s dairy demand is also export markets, now is a good expected to ease over the next Rabobank is very optimistic about the future opportunities for dairy companies in these economies.”

time for the sector to be having discussions about its long-term role in the global market,” Mr Harvey said.

“The critical question is what markets should we invest in for the long term and how that then shapes the direction of the local supply chain.”

Significant headroom While dairy demand growth may be slowing in the massive Chinese market, there is “significant headroom for growth in per capita consumption” in Southeast Asia, the report says, underpinned by socio-economic developments and local initiatives that support consumption growth and as incomes rise.

Factors supporting growth in these markets include: • large populations, increasing urbanisation and a growing middle-class with purchasing power; • continuing development of integrated supply chains; • current low per capita dairy consumption rates; • private and public investment to boost consumer awareness about nutritional benefits of dairy; and • government initiatives to expand local food processing.

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Indonesia and Vietnam remained standout markets for growth in the region, Mr Harvey said, with their economies having the strongest mix of positive macro-economic and demographic factors.

While dairy sales volumes had been severely hampered by the impacts of COVID-19 through Q2 2020 in the ASEAN-6 markets, the report says, Rabobank forecasts retail dairy consumption in the region to return to growth in 2021.

In specific dairy categories, over the next decade, the bank expects: • robust demand growth in yoghurt products, fresh milk and ready-to-drink beverages; • a focus on expanding premium and speciality offerings (such as organic and childhood nutrition); • more modest growth in mainstream categories, such as condensed milk and retail milk powders; • increasing household consumption of table butter and fresh cheese (albeit from a low base); and • increased demand for dairy products from the bakery and quick-service restaurant sectors.

Competitive battleground While the ASEAN-6 market offers good export growth and diversification opportunities for dairy exporters, the report warns it is a highly-competitive battleground.

“Jostling for position in this market are a mix of strong local players with large and growing market share, established global dairy companies, other international dairy players seeking to broaden their scope into the region and also major Chinese dairy interests,” Mr Harvey said.

“Winning in these markets will require targeting the right investments and fine-tuning business models.”

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50 GARDENING CREATIVE SUCCULENT GARDENS STAND AND DELIVER

However, overall, it can be considered a “camel” and a must under dry conditions.

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painted with matching colours to the wide selection of plants and colours appropriate to a vertical garden arrangement. In particular, Dudleyas and Sedums are especially simple to grow from plant cuttings and are even easier to maintain.

as well. Now, simply arrange your display on a garden bed of whatever kind, or a wooden pallet, and you’ve made a charming succulent garden arrangement.

MY CUP RUNNETH OVER

BROKEN DREAMS Continuing on with the trending direction of vertical gardens, let’s keep in mind the various purposes for planting succulents as used in interior design concepts today. Using a wide selection of cactus-like plants becomes all the easier when you use vertical planters against a wall to save space.

As vertical garden frames come in many sizes and textures, you also have the option of either building or buying a single, double or horizontal frame.

Likewise, you can stain any wooden frame in natural or dark wood tones or give it an overall rustic look. Now, let your imagination run wild with your selection of succulent flowers.

CINDER, CINDER ON THE WALL

Once again using a decorative variation for those unsightly cinder cement blocks you may have in your future succulent garden scheme, you can opt to build a beautiful retaining wall, or a cinder block wall, for privacy from unwelcomed prying eyes. Simply arrange a straight line with your blocks and build a one, two or three-tier wall with the blocks leaving the top-most tier opened. Next, plant your collection of plants in each opening. A beautiful sight indeed, but it can be made even more appealing if you put a bordered garden space up against the wall. Not everything needs to be a succulent plant: flowers of every colour and kind can inhabit and enhance your bordered garden as well.

Usually a backyard area is full of priceless items that you can use to bring restoration to your lifestyle arrangement. Broken pottery pieces or a broken terracotta planter especially provide a backdrop to creating some exciting designs when planting succulents. Giving an enchanting illusion of being a miniature fairy garden of sorts, this is a design that is sure to make a unique impression on those who see it. Combined with other variations of greenery, and a miniature house or castle, your succulent collection adds the crowning touch to this exterior-friendly garden design.

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ONE TO A PEG You don’t need much to create this interesting eclectic design. Just choose the small-sized succulent plant of your liking, have on hand several rectangular or whatever shaped plastic containers of similar size and fill with coloured gravel, or sand, of whatever colour you choose. Your plants can set a single colour scheme, or they can be arranged in a multi-colour scheme. If you add a pearl or tiny seashell to each container, then you’ll be adding a bit of charm

A quick visit to an online miniature furniture or hobby store will uncover a fascinating collection of treasures you can use in this unique garden display.

A tiny wishing well, three miniature fountain dishes on their respective pedestal stands, an almost hidden tiny Bambi and a traditional white picket fence add all the charm in the world to this wonderful collection in backwoods setting. Now be sure to insert your choice of succulent flowers to make your day in this forest setting complete.

If you live in a particular region that’s prone to dryness, or even frequent drought conditions, then you might benefit both visually and practically from this self-contained reservoir garden delight. Although it’s not a water guzzler, you’ll still have to give this arrangement a drink every so often.

An old garden watering can, or large canister filled with overflowing succulent flowers, makes one interesting piece in your garden. If your garden’s theme is rustic in nature, this display goes perfectly on an old table or wooden bench. Generous strands of “Silver Falls” Dichondra or another hanging species of the succulent family gives the visual effect of water that flows over from inside the canister or garden can. Naturally, you may opt to leave the canister or garden can just as it is, or you may decide to paint it before planting with brightly coloured designs.

SEA OF GLASS

Yes, it can also be a lizard, but chameleon sounds much classier. Then again, it can be whatever you want your new succulent garden to have as a lead design pattern. Fill your pattern design with hundreds of Echeveria “Imbricata” embedded in a mounded berm for optimum drainage, and you’ll have something to proudly display and cherish. Easy to maintain, this giant lizard sculpture is the perfect conversation piece for all of your bridge game afternoons.

UP AGAINST THE WALL Elaborating on the ongoing and exploding vertical garden wall phenomenon, let’s have a look at this exquisitely designed succulent garden wall decor. A living piece of botanical art, this wooden main frame has been

Particularly suited for a medium-sized space in a backyard, this arrangement is great for having several paths leading to glass containers. Although this particular scene has only three glass decanters, more can be easily added to make a perfect “sea of glass.”

Large-sized rounded river stones form one backdrop, and larger sized coral rocks form other backdrops leading to your glass-accented decor. What plants to insert? Well, basically anything in the cactus or succulent family will do.

Blue glass jars and blue colored stones enhance the look of a glassy sea.

Our creative succulent gardens will continue in the next edition of the Northern Rivers Times

GARDENING 51

Native trees and shrubs along path at the gardens

Hairy alectron young plant

More native plants for your garden THIS week we have three more native shrubs or small trees which will add colour and interest to your garden. Blue tongue (melastoma affine), glossy laurel (crytpcarya laevigata) and hairy alectron (alectron tomenosus).

Blue tongue is a fast growing, hardy evergreen shrub which can reach a height of two metres. It has attractive dark green foliage and large mauve flowers, similar to the tibouchina. They appear on the plant for most of spring and summer. The flowers are followed by sweet blue-black edible fruit that stains the tongue – hence its common name. This shrub will thrive in a moist, well-drained position and will tolerate full sun or partial shade. It looks best if pruned occasionally. Blue tongue is not frost tolerant and does not like drying out but is an interesting, hardy and attractive shrub which does well in this region. Bees are especially attracted to its flowers.

Glossy laurel is a small

HANDY GARDEN TIP SPRUCE up your rain gauge by adding a few drops of food coloring to the bottom.

During the next rainfall, the water will combine with the dye and the water level will be bright red and easy to read.

Glossy laurel fruit ornamental evergreen rainforest shrub/tree of this area with shiny green leaves.

It produces small yellow/white flowers followed by beautiful cherry like red fruit. This plant attracts birds and butterflies and is frost tolerant. It does best in shaded position in moist soil – it is often found growing near creeks – but will do well in drier, partly shaded positions if it gets an occasional deep watering. An interesting fact about this member of the laurel family is that it is distantly related to the avocado which comes from South America.

Hairy alectron is lovely tree,

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featuring jagged edged leaves, pink flowers and red fruit. The trunk is grey and smooth and the canopy open. The new leaves are a pinky red colour which means there is nearly always a splash of colour in the foliage. It is one of the few rainforest trees to fruit in winter. The flesh of the fruit is edible though it is very thin and as the seed contains

KEEP THE LAWN LONG AND LUSH

CARING for your lawn during summer and drought conditions while using minimal water is possible.

Brown, bare, weed-infested lawns are symptoms of scalping, which means cutting lawns too low.

It’s a misconception that cutting lawns low reduces the cutting frequency.

Instead, mow lawns as high as your mower permits.

Longer turf wears better, but most important of all, a thick sward suppresses pernicious weeds such as oxalis and

Blue tongue flower cyanide caution should be exercised if you are tempted to sample these fruits! Another name of this plant is wooly rambutan. It is a very hardy plant, able to survive in harsh conditions, poor soils and

drought. The ‘hairy’ part of its name relates to fine hairs on the leaves and young shoots.

It provides food for the many birds including the green catbird, and attracts a variety of butterflies.

bindii. Fresh lawn clippings are great for activating compost heaps and mulching shrubberies, but only when applied in a thin layer, up to 5cm deep, as thicker layers can burn leaves and encourage collar rot on trees and shrubs.

Keep lawn lush by foliar feeding with seaweed tonic once monthly and applying one handful of poultry manure per square metre each season, before rain or irrigation. Allow two weeks for this to green your lawn – and for the odour to disappear before having a garden party!

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54 STARS

Carefully analyse your expectations from somebody else, which could also involve health issues. There could be something they are uncertain about that they are not expressing.

Guard against any impulse to take on more commitments, especially if this involves finances.

You need to stay focussed on managing your own affairs.

Colour: Purple. Number: 58.

Be cautious when it comes to making agreements with somebody else. An impressive opportunity may present itself but they are likely to change their mind in some way.

Not that the whole thing will necessarily be lost but you cannot rely on any sort of finality until mid November. Much could alter in between time.

Colour: Green. Number: 13.

You could realise that the expectations of somebody else put a lot of pressure on your own priorities. This may not be the first time it has happened. Support will come from those who tend to take a practical approach. This means you need to be able to demonstrate the ability to apply a balanced method with clear objectives.

Colour: Light Blue.

Number: 29.

Don’t be afraid to be creative with your ideas or conversation with other people that might matter – they could be impressed. This does not necessarily mean you need to accept greater responsibility than is warranted. Something similar may have occurred in the past that could alert you to then discuss moderate expectations.

Colour: Pink. Number: 67.

You can be tempted to just go with the flow when it comes to money matters. This could be dangerous if it is somebody else’s suggestion, especially if you have changing obligations. Be mindful of anything that requires a lot of detail, especially if this will continue into the long term. It could lose its appeal and be hard to drop.

Colour: Maroon.

Number: 48

Many things can go your way especially if they have practical undertones. You need to follow your own path because any influence from somebody else could be confusing. This could be tied into them wanting more control or for you to take care of things for them, not yourself. This is not a time to be selfsacrificing.

Colour: Yellow. Number: 8

The need to take a final look at commitments or the way something needs to be structured could arise. This can include family, even property matters.

You could be dealing with an unpredictable situation with finances and somebody else.

Don’t rush to finalise anything, as this will not be possible before mid November.

Colour: Red. Number: 22.

There can be a lot to discuss which you could initially think will be a simple matter. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security that what you consider important will be treated as such.

Somebody else could prove rebellious. Be prepared to retreat later so that you can give matters more thought for final decisions mid-November.

Colour: Brown.

Number: 3

The more solidly focussed you are about what is most important the more you can find opportunities presenting themselves, especially when it comes to work or business. Don’t consider taking a chance on anything vague, which might have all sorts of promises attached. It might take a while but wait for something concrete.

Colour: White. Number: 18.

Don’t be afraid to commit yourself to something you feel you could enjoy in the long term or offers a lot of promise for greater balance. You are in a good position to realistically look at what you can manage, even if it does mean taking on increased responsibility.

It might surprise you to think you would consider this.

Colour: Orange.

Number: 91

You can feel very restless about getting on with life after being very held back for the last 3 years. The way somebody else has managed their life could be a good inspiration though you need to look at ways you can personalise things for yourself. Something that has been an obligation may begin to change, freeing you up.

Colour: Teal. Number: 52.

There can be more than the usual amount of interaction with others that has every opportunity to be most pleasant. It should not be difficult to come to agreements that suit you, though anything too alternative might cause some issues. You may not generate this and if not, it would be best you ask questions for clarification.

Colour: Hazel. Number: 33.

MARKETS

FARMERS MARKETS

Casino Golf Club Markets – 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

Ballina Farmers’ Market – Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

Lismore Car boot Markets – now at Lismore Showground – 1st 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month.

The Channon Craft Markets – 2nd Sunday of the month.

Ballina Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month.

Mullumbimby Community Market – 3rd Saturday of the month.

October 22, 2020

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.

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 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

IN MEMORIAM 55

In Loving Memory In Memory

Death Notice

Funeral Directors and Services

BLUNT, LYNETTE LAUREL

Corey Robert New 3-3-1990 - 22-10-2006

No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Forever loved

Nan

‘ LYN ’

Passed away on Saturday 3rd October, 2020 at St Vincents Hospital, Lismore, comforted by her loving brother Norm and cherished friend Helen.

Aged 74 years.

Loved sister of Colin, and sister-inlaw of Jeanette and Gloria.

Loving Aunt of Ricky, Jeffrey and Tracey.

Loving Grandma of Zac, Remi, Marcus and Krysta.

Mother & mother-in-law of Debbie & Michael, Teena & Mark.

Ballina-Lismore-Casino

1800 809 336

Warwick Binney

Ph 02 6622 2420

Loved & sadly missed by many A private service has been held.

55 Magellan Street, Lismore www.binney.com.au

Locally Owned and Operated

LISMORE • BALLINA • RICHMOND VALLE Y CASIN O

Death Notice

Funeral Notice

MARGARET PERKINS

McKinnon-Warren Sidney passed away peacefully at home.

Loving father to Roslyn (dec) and Stephen, brother of June (Kennedy) Grandfather to Dylan, Chelsea and Cody, great Grandfather to Abby.

Thank you for all the lovely flowers, calls and condolences for the family.

Special thanks to Julie and Mick and also Lismore Police, also to Glen and Parkview.

Kind thanks to Chris Walters.

Passed away on 12th October, 2020 after a short illness, at John Flynn Hospital, Tugun QLD. Late of Tweed Heads South and formerly of Casino.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of Bill (decd).

Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Julie (decd), Mark, Steven & Laurie, and Karen.

Cherished Nan of Brooke, Sarah and Nathan, Great-Nan of Ezra and Luke.

Dear sister & sister-in-law of Mervyn (decd), Neville & Marcia.

Loved and sadly missed by all the Shepherd & Perkins families.

“Rest in Peace”

Due to Covid restrictions, a funeral service has been held.

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We have the largest range of monuments on the North Coast or custom-made to your requirements A member of NSW Monumental Masons’ Association

Servicing 300km radius from Lismore Call for an appointment

Ph: 6621 5497

Since 1935

Cnr Bridge & Baillie Sts North Lismore www.stoneagenow.com.au info@stoneagenow.com.au Sacred Earth Funerals & Sanctuary

For Heart-Centred Funerals

1300 585 778

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CASIN O

Death Notice

Patrick James Kennedy ‘Santa’

13/04/37 – 17/10/20

Passed away in Ballina Hospital peacefully after short illness.

Loved husband of Jeanette Private Funeral.

Morning tea at CWA Rooms, Ballina 24/10/20, 11am.

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56 CLASSIFIEDS Public Notice

Livestock Sale

AGM

CASINO LIVE WEIGHT AND OPEN AUCTION STORE SALE

CAWLEYS COTTAGE AUXILIARY will be held At Summerland Farm Boardroom Saturday 14th November 8.30am

All Gift Shop Volunteers are invited to attend

Garage Sales

159 Dibbs St, East Lismore

Friday 6th November 2020 Commencing 10.00am 1000 HEAD

SPECIAL LINES: A/c Chris Whitney – Haystack Mountain (EU) 12 Poll Hereford Steers – milk teeth 12 Poll Hereford Heifers – 0&2 teeth A/c M&J Livestock – Woodlawn 30 Red Brahman Heifers 18-20 m.o Unjoined A/c G McQueen- Kyogle 1 Simmental Bull – 2 y.o Paddock Rared

RB

RUSTIC, VINTAGE, OUTDOOR CREATIONS (ALL ORIGINAL) SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER NOT BEFORE 8AM

www.ianweirandson.com.au 74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au EVERY TUESDAY: FAT CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 7.30AM EVERY WEDNESDAY: CASINO CATTLE SALE 7.30AM

Ramsey & Bulmer

SATURDAY, OCT 24 CLEARING SALE A/C C. HENSLEY MONALTRIE 10AM

ramseybulmer.com.au

Casino 02 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Wayne Bulmer 0428 661 167 Steve Davis 0429 623 066

THURSDAY, OCT 29 AUCTION OF TOP QUALITY FURNITURE A/C DANIKA HEAD LISMORE HEIGHTS 10AM

T&W McCormack

GARAGE SALE TRAIL! 20+ Homes!

mccormackrealestate.com.au

Lindsay Crescent, Wardell Rodger’s Place

Casino 02 6662 1577 Peter 6662 2914 • Matthew 6667 5058 Mark 0411 491 437 • Jack 0498 400 176 Licensed Stock & Station Agents

Saturday 24th October

Livestock Sale

cnr. Owen St & Pool Lane, Ballina

Store Cattle Sale

GARAGE SALE Sat 24th & Sun 25th OCT OPEN at 7am Livestock Sale

CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS

SATURDAY, OCT. 31 10AM Please book in any cattle you wish to sell

74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au

SATURDAY, OCT 31 CATTLE SALE LISMORE SALEYARDS 10AM THURSDAY, NOV 19 AUCTION OF MACHINERY A/C G. BOTTOMLEY ALSTONVILLE 10AM COVID L AWS APPLY

Friday 23rd October

Livestock Sale

CASINO SALEYARDS @ 10am 700 BOOKED

LINES INCLUDE: 200 Feeder Steers (320-480kgs) 250 Weaner Steers 200 Weaner Heifers 50 x 50 Cows & Calves 40 PTIC Cows/Heifers SPECIAL LINES: A/C E Hannigan – Piora 10 Hereford Steers A/C Grimstead Angus Stud – Urbenville 2 x 2 Angus Cows & Calves 4 Angus Cows - PTIC (6/7y.o) 2 Yearling Angus Bulls A/C Lindesay View Limousins – Findon Creek 7 Limousin & Limousin Cross Steers (Potential Show Steers) A/C Owner 70 Hereford & Santa/Hereford Steers (12-18mths Strict curfew 8pm Thursday 22nd October

Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450 Glenn Weir 0427 299 104 Neil Short 0410 451 000 Dick Osborne 0413 337 668 Mark Noble 0400 655 228 Jake Noble 0424 470 095

Rural Office Casino/Kyogle 6662 1451 Andrew Summerville 0429 620 362 Nick Fuller 0484 200 101 Luke Thomas 0484 200 488 www.raywhiteruralcasino.com.au admin.casino@raywhite.com

Tender

Request for Proposals (Proposal No. FC2003) FCNSW Softwood Plantations Division Bathurst, Bombala, Grafton, Tumut and Walcha Management Areas Provision of Plantation Services: Planting, Silviculture, Fire Services, Fire Tower Observers and Ground-Based Herbicide Application This Request for Proposals for provision of Plantation Services involves 20 work parcels across FCNSW Plantation management areas at Bathurst, Bombala, Grafton, Tumut (including Moss Vale and Tallaganda) and Walcha. The services offered are Planting, Silviculture, Fire Services, Fire Tower operation and Ground Based Spraying. Proponents are encouraged to submit proposals that span services within a management area and across management areas. Work will be awarded for commencement from 1 April 2021. Term is 3 years (with extension option of +2 years).

To obtain the RFP document and lodge submissions, visit the NSW Government eTender website https://www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/ Submissions close 18th November 2020. For further information, contact Julie Lucato on 0429 546 520 or Julie.Lucato@fcnsw.com.au

October 22, 2020

Livestock Sale

Murwillumbah Saleyards

300 Head

Sat, 24th October 2020 300 Head 10:00am DST

Comprising:  80 Feeder steers, 300kg - 500kg  80 Weaner steers  50 Weaner heifers  20 Cows & calves  100 Cows, PTIC  1 Santa Gertrudis bull For Further Information Contact

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Livestock Sale

Clearing Sale

MACHINERY & SUNDRIES AUCTION GREENRIDGE HALL

Saturday 7th November

COMMENCING 10AM Including: Including: Massey Ferguson 7480 (140 HP) with Cab, 75 SX Iseki 4WD Tractor (5300 Hrs), John Deere Tractor 54 HP with Loader, Massey Ferguson 185 (4633 Hrs), Chamberlain 40-80B (4549 Hrs), Nobili 6Ft Mulcher, S/Tyne Ripper 7 Tyne, Offset Disc’s 16 Plate, Quick Disc’s 4 Mtr Wide, Agro Plough 5 Mtr, Howard 6 Ft Slasher Extra Heavy Duty, John Deere Belt spreader 2 Ton, Scuffler 6 ow, Hammer Mill, 5 Furrow Square Plough, Cane hole Stalk Planter, Chisel Plough 6 Tyne, Fert Bin with New Auger, Inter Sickle Mower 3PL, 8 Ton Grain Bin, 2 Ton Grain Hopper, Sickle Mower 5 Ft, Rippers 5 Tyne, Carryall, Jib, Harrow Bar, Hardi 600 Ltr Tank & Boom Spray, Harrow’s 3 Mtr, Chaff Cutter, Old Corn Planter 3PL, Drain Plough, Grain Cleaner, Weed Rake, Tractor Tracks (Old), Corn Cracker, Calf Cradle, Barb Wire 6 Rolls, Wire Spinner 3PL, Chainsaws, Oxy Bottle Trolley, Ride-on Lawn mower, Ute Canopy, Sheets Iron, 20 Round Bales Sugar Cane mulch, Butter Churn.

PLUS OTHER SUNDRY ITEMS TOO NUMBEROUS TO MENTION BOOKINGS ARE STILL BEING TAKEN FOR THIS SALE Photos available: www.mccormackrealestate.com.au Payment: Cash or Cheque on Sale Day LUNCHEON AVAILABLE GREENRIDGE HALL COMMITTEE COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN WILL BE IN PLACE

T&W McCormack 102 Barker St, Casino

mccormackrealestate.com.au Office Casino 02 6662 1577 Peter 0427 042713 Matthew 0427 737938 Mark 0411 491437 Jack 0498 400176 Licensed Stock & Station Agents

AUCTION OF TOP QUALITY FURNITURE

HAY FOR SALE - RHODES GRASS

NEXT THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 10am

CASINO HAY SALE - 0419 720 163

A/C DANIKA HEAD 8 DELORAINE ROAD LISMORE HEIGHTS

2 YEAR OLD TOP QUALITY FURNITURE Inc. Leather Lounges, Dining Table, Bedroom Suites, Coffee Tables, White goods etc Photos on www.ianweirandson.com.au

Livestock Feed and Supplies

Just Baled in Shed 4x4 Round & Small Squares Discount for Bulk Cow & Horse Hay NO ORDERS TOO BIG OR SMALL

D & L MEALE

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74 WOODLARK ST, LISMORE p: office (02) 6621 2768 e: auctions@weirandson.com.au Kevin Cocciola 0427 653 450

CALL DAVE 6633 5114 OPEN: 8AM-4PM WED-FRI 8AM-12PM SATURDAYS

CLASSIFIEDS, TRADES & SERVICES 57 Cattle Sale

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AIR CONDITIONING

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Electrical

YOUR PEST & TERMITE SPECIALISTS PHONE

Servicing all Ballina Shire’s electrical needs.

Pest Control

0497 939 956 0452 441 815

Blinds & Awnings

BREAKDOWN SERVICE 0487 844 240

Plastering

Pty. Ltd.

Lic No. 5083730

PLASTERING CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

REFRIGERATION

PEST _ CONTROL _

C.A. Warick Lic No. 114578C

YOUR LOCAL PEST MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Michael & Marissa Knight 30 Johnson St, Casino - Ph: 6662 3251 www.casinopestcontrol.com.au Servicing the Northern Rivers

• Free Quotes • Gyprock Fixing & Setting

ELECTRICAL

0413 451 186

Craig anne.m.warwick@gmail.com

Home Maintenance Plumbing & Gas

Roofing Services Removalists

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Painter

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Servicing the Northern Rivers PHONE

0413235592

• New & replacement metal roofs • Painting of tile and metal roofs • Roof repairs: tile and metal • Guttering: whirly birds: mesh • Emergency/insurance repairs

Available in the Ballina/Lismore and surrounding areas

CARPENTER / PLASTERER garrymacdonald48@gmail.com

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Concrete Products

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Fences & Gates

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Bricklaying

BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING & PAVING No job to big or small Lic. No R77 983 Ph. 0434 482 114

Servicing Lismore, Casino & Kyogle areas

e: craig.hatfield@bigpond.com w: visionclearantennaservices.com.au

Ph: Craig

0428 458 068

TRADIES advertise with The Northern Rivers Times

P: 1300 679 787

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Cleaning Services

Tree Services

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Casino, Casino, Kyogle, Kyogle, Lismore Lismore and and Goonellabah Goonellabah

Pet Care

Tuesday

10.00am Murwillumbah ConXions Ch,19 Prince St, 0412092497 Kevin ZOOM 246715814 Pwd UKI 10.30am Mullumbimby, ZOOM 715144007 Pwd Tradition7 12:15pm Lismore, 66899351 Richard, ZOOM 232109437 Pwd AA 5.00pm Tabulum CWA Hall, 16 Court St, 1hr, Sarah 0457812962 5:30pm Bangalow, For ZOOM details phone 0401945671 7.00pm Online Only, Northern Rivers Promises – ZOOM 83159091987 Pwd AA

0466 0466 029 029 862 862 Cleaning Services

46 Terania Street, Lismore 6621 9998 Janet Goodwin (Proprietor) 0402 443 988 Drop off and pick up available

Wednesday

6.30am Mullumbimby, Iain 0499282820, 1hr mtg , ZOOM 198385272 Pwd 804343 10.00am Ballina, ch hall Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts Penny 0428 871 356 / Nicole 0407 939 356 12:15pm Lismore, 66899351 Richard, ZOOM 232109437 Pwd AA 1.00pm Yamba Community Ctr, Treelands Dr near Osprey Dr 1.00pm Brunswick Hds RSL Hall, Cnr Fawcett & Tweed Sts, Dennis 0412512941 6.00pm Kyogle, ch hall, cnr Campbell & Kyogle Rds, 0429200955 Gordon ZOOM 82360835965 Pwd Unity 6.30pm Lismore Geoff 0417724404, ZOOM 86700409512 Pwd AA 7.00pm Byron Bay ZOOM 7490467278 Pwd 767201, Lee 0423166225

Servicing Lismore & Ballina CLEANING YOUR HOME FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING • Internationally certified and recognized by the IICRC • Member of building service contractors association of Australia • Fully insured

Motoring

Mobile Panel, Paint & Bumper Repairs FREE QUOTES

Thursday

12:15pm Lismore, 66899351 Richard, ZOOM 232109437 Pwd AA 6.00pm Murwillumbah, church hall cnr Waterloo St & QLD Rd, Robert 66795076 7.00pm Byron Bay, St Pauls Anglican Ch, 14 Kingsley St, Byron 7.00pm Pottsville, 0423578899 Janet, ZOOM 126391743 Pwd 898132 7.00pm Casino Nth Coast Comm Ch 67 Richmond ST (Entry at rear via lane) Annie 66619141 or Di 0477004453 8.00pm Ballina ch hall cnr Burnet & Norton Sts, Steve 0412324570 Jack 0429772867

Ph: 0459 492 281/6615 9742 ABN: 44338234590

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Engineering

Friday

• Scratch & Dent Repairs • Bumper Repairs • Rust Repairs • Pre Sales Tidy Ups • Car Park Dents • Accident Damage

8.00am Pottsville Black Rock sporting oval, Text Scotty 0419443196 12.00pm Byron Bay Presbyterian Ch, Ruskin St 12:15pm Lismore, 0417477151 Terry – ZOOM 232109437 Pwd AA 5.30pm Brunswick Hds 1hr ZOOM 2533273826 6.30pm Maclean, church hall, 8-10 Wharf St, John 66464263 7.00pm Byron Bay Presbyterian Ch, 13 Ruskin St (at back) 1 hr, Wendy 0410481795

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Saturday

Bumper to Bumper Repairs

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Mobile Panel, & Bumper Repairs • Scratch DentPaint Repairs •up Bumper Repairs Servicing the& Ballina Shire to Tweed Heads • Rust Repairs Pre Sales 0403• 918 831Tidy Ups

Car Park Dents • Accident Damage Ph:• Cory 0403 918 831

Mowing & Gardening

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Phone Cory Fully qualified, fully insured and www.bumpertobumperrepairs.com.au 0403 918 831 all work is guaranteed

Motoring

STEVE’S PICK UPS CASH FOR CARS $500 - $5000

UTES, VANS, 4WDS, TRUCKS, SMASHED, BLOWN MOTORS, INSURANCE WRITE-OFFS, Scraps Vehicles minimum $150 *conditions apply*

URGENTLY WANTED:

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CALL OR TEXT 0417 562 567 OPEN 7 DAYS - 24/7 bargainspares@bigpond.com

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MOWING GARDENING PHONE NOEL 0439 607 795 10 YEARS TRADING Servicing:

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areas

1 Newspaper, 1 Advertisement from Grafton to Coolangatta ph: 1300 679 787

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Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com The Channon covering all areas of the North Coast

Handyman Services • Gutter Cleaning • Rubbish Removal • Electrical Work • Window Cleaning • Mowing/ Yardwork

Dial A Dad Property Services ABN 68 783 520 626

Licenced & insured • Lic 73852C

Ph: 0407 837 547 October 22, 2020

Monday

10:30am Byron Bay, church hall, Ruskin St, James 0417463057 & ZOOM 8245993030 Pwd 122436 12:15pm Lismore, 0417477151 Terry, ZOOM 232109437 Pwd AA 6:00pm Brunswick Hds Ocean Shores Comm Ctr 55 Rajah Rd AND ZOOM 413645738 1hr Womens mtg Deb 0401204279 6.30pm Lismore Womens Meeting, For ZOOM details contact 0428781869 7.00pm Byron Bay 0402576493 Mitch, For ZOOM details phone 0401945671 7.00pm Casino Nth Cst Comm Ch 67 Richmond St (via rear lane), Annie 66619141/Di 0477004453

Kathy’s Kleaning Kathy’s Kleaning SERVICE

YOUR COMPUTER WIZZARD

AA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

8.00am Ballina BBQ area near skate park, Kingsford smith Dr roundabout 9.00am Sth Golden Beach. For ZOOM details phone 0401945671 3.00pm Nimbin 54 Cullen St (between Enviro Ctr & Apothecary) ZOOM 85654043049 Pwd AA 3.30pm Byron Bay, church hall, Ruskin St 1hr Mens Meeting 5.00pm Murwillumbah ConXions Ch, 19 Prince St Murwillumbah 6.30pm Lismore ZOOM 657706645 Pwd AA 7.00pm Online Only - Byron Bay ZOOM 6457636476 Pwd 951276, enquiries 0401945671 Sunday

9 00am Ballina St Marys Church Cnr Burnet & Norton Sts 1hr 10.00am Lismore 66213745 Ina ZOOM 429887019 Pwd AA (or phone in on 02) 80156011 Pwd 698050) 12.15pm Alstonville, ch hall, The Avenue (entry via car park at back) alstonvillesundaybbs@gmail.com 6.30pm Yamba Community Ctr, Treelands Dr 7.00pm Brunswick Hds, Uniting Ch, Cnr Fingal & Byron Sts, 1hr, Leah 0438188391, & ZOOM 9875553 164 PW 645162 AA CONTACTS Northern Rivers Central District – 0468360160 nrcdofaa@gmail.com Byron Shire District 1800423431 or 0401945671 Iluka 0428303074 (Di) / Tabulum 0457812962 (Sarah) National Website http://www.aa.org.au

AL-ANON Family Groups (families / friends of Alcoholics) 1300 252 666 - www.al-anon.org.au Monday 6:30pm Banora Point Salvation Army Tweed Ctr, Cnr Woodlands/Leisure Dr Wednesday 6.30pm Ballina– Anglican Ch Admin Building, 24 Burnet St & ZOOM 2526660000 Thursday 12:30pm Yamba Community Ctr, 24 Treelands Dr 5:00pm (QLD time) (with Alateen) Tweed Hds Anglican Ch, 13 Powell St Friday 12.00pm (QLD time) Tweed-Coolangatta St Augustine Parish Ctr, 58 McLean St 2:00pm Bangalow ZOOM 2526660000 Sunday 4:00pm Chinderah 7th Day Adventist Ch, 83 Phillip St.

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD TO HAVE A NOTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY BILLBOARD, PLEASE EMAIL hollie@heartlandmedia.com.au Casino Sunday Chemist Roster: 25th October Scrivener & Webb Chemist from 9.30am till 12.30pm. For Medical attention Call or visit Casino Memorial Hospital, Canterbury Street Casino 02 6662 2111.

Casino Meals on Wheels Roster: MONDAY - B.McEnerny & C.Moulden J.Noble & T.O’Brien TUESDAY - K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly WEDNESDAY - M.&M. Ayshford J.&J. Schneider THURSDAY - J.Crooks S.&B. Garrard FRIDAY -T.Micallef P.Mackney 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.

Casino Croquet Club: Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 66621971 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 & Distract Historical Society Museum: Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information.

Check us out on Facebook.

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 CWA: Rita , Cookery Officer was pleased with the high standard of the Carrot and Ginger Loaf entries. This recipe is a winner !!

We already have orders for this loaf at our October 31st Street Stall. All your favourites will be available. If you want to pre order phone Marg. on 6662 1746 or email marggood48@hotmail. com Selling starts at 8.30 outside DIY. Plants also on sale. Aaron and Mata Watson from Indonesia were welcome guests at our last meeting. Remember to bake and bring a Butter Cake for Rita to judge at our next meeting.

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.

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.

Windara Communities Ltd: Windara’s Volunteers thank the many loyal locals that expressed interest in our annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon. Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled for 2020 due to the many Covid 19 restrictions. We look forward to seeing our friends in the new year.

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.

Kyogle Sunshine Club:

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Meets every Thurs at 9.30am.

For more details contact 0499 824 274.

Coffeeshots Molesworth St, Lismore. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

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.

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 will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 6628 2082 (AH).

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.

October Kyogle Bazaar: Saturday 24th October, 9am2pm, Kyogle Amphitheatre.

Kids Tree planting and Landcare Talks. All Welcome!

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 0412627180 for Info.

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 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 56606012 follow instructions Access code 826337# , Contact Ina 66213745 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

Probus Club of Goonellabah: The Probus Club of Goonellabah are resuming meetings for 2020 on the 15th Oct. This first meeting will be 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: Meets 2nd Friday of each month 10 - 11.30am at Summerland Farm Alstonville. All people living with Parkinson’s Disease, or those supporting them, most welcome. Please RSVP to Yvonne 6628 5884 or Helen 0400 385 476.

Alstonville Inner Wheel Club: Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 04 273268 32.

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 1pm4pm. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au.

The Probus Club of Wollongbar: We have planned for a outing, A Probus Christmas lunch for Nov 19. Normal club meetings are still deferred and both outings are dependent on the health risks at the time. Check the newsletter and community notices for future details or phone Ron Whittaker on 6628 3381.

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members were thrilled to once again be able to freely share their ideas and experiences with like minded folk.which is the essence of the Probus experience that we were celebrating. Of course due to the nasty virus also hanging around we each brought our own set of goodies. A census declared a profound success and “ let’s do it again please” The Club has already arranged a further event as an end of year luncheon on Thursday November 19 while a regular monthly newsletter keeps all well informed. Hopefully “Happy days are here again or just around the corner.

Compassionate Communities Northern NSW: Coffee and Community - Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina, 10am - 12pm Wednesday 28 October. Coffee and Community is a monthly meet-up where we discuss anything and everything to do with life and death. This month Mimi Zenzmaier from Sacred Earth Funerals and The Sanctuary in Coraki will be joining us to talk about baby and child loss. Please come if this subject resonates with you. We will also have our usual catch up.

Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 or Anna on 0401 662 275 for more information.

Cafe Catch up - Point Cafe at the Ramada Hotel and Suites, Ballina, 10 -11am on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Maybe you are new to the area and don’t have friends to meet up with yet, or you feel like a catch up and none of your friends are available, we’d love you to join us! Contact Jane on 0438 814 552 for more information.

Walks in Nature - In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, Various departure points around Ballina and surrounds, 10am on the 3rd Monday of every month.

Gentle Pace walk, we walk for about half to three quarters of an hour and finish with a cuppa. Contact Bronwyn on 0422 069 743 or check the Heart Foundation website for more information and details of the departure point for the next walk.

Ballina Art Society: The Ballina Art Society’s 48th Annual Art Exhibition is happening in 2020!

This year, the exhibition will be held at the Tintenbar Hall, Tintenbar (near Ballina) from 1pm Friday 20th – 4pm Sunday 22nd November. All artworks are for sale at a very affordable price and entry is free. Light refreshments will be available at the hall on Saturday and October 22, 2020

Sunday. The special themed section for this year’s exhibition is ‘Art-Without Boundaries’.

Our members are invited to create artworks specifically to this theme. All entries in this section are available for purchase through a silent auction.

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 Ballina Hospital Auxiliary: Please donate your drink containers to us, The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary, at the local Ballina TOMRA Reverse Vending Machines where we are listed as a local donation partner. Thank you for your contributions.

Ballina CWA: Craft and Friendship mornings, each Wednesday from 9-12.

Limited to 20 people, so please call Barbara on 0428 116 668 no later than Monday to book your spot.

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 CWA Rooms will be open each Friday for refreshments and stalls from 9am to noon. Call in for a cuppa and browse the stalls.

For Info Call Jenny 0427 847 282.

Brunswick Valley VIEW Club: Meets on 2nd Thurs of each month, friendship morning on 3rd Thurs. Numbers limited Book in with Wenda on 0449 563 580 or Call president Margaret Alderton for more info on 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.

Pottsville Fun Croquet Club Inc: Pottsville Fun Croquet Club will have a new starting time due to daylight saving. Commence at 8.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Black Rocks Sports Fields. For more information ring Pat on 0427 976 436 or Jean on 0431 606 376 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 Senior Citizens: Recently held October general meeting, attendance 47, apologies 15. Guest speaker, Jeff Smith, of I Scream, spoke of history of ice cream, gelato, sorbet, mentioning production companies, & flavours. Australia is third largest consumer. Birthday wishes to those celebrating, & best wishes to anyone sick.

Welcome new members : Glenda Hunter-Blanch; Julie Berry; Yvonne Clarke; Judy Daniels.

Correspondence in : return thanks from family of Win Jefferies. Out : letters to new members. General business : Christmas luncheon cancelled due to covid restrictions.

Christmas raffle still planned, to be drawn December meeting.

Donations of groceries for prizes welcome. NSW Seniors Travel card cannot be extended if unused due to covid restrictions.

Members warned of current

scams, re Telstra, Amazon, exorbitantly priced drive way filling. Publicity being placed in all local newspapers. Bus trips : all cancelled for 2020, to reschedule same venues 2021.

Members urged to support weekly activities, to ensure they continue. Competition winners : V. Collins; D. McLean; J. Campbell; K. Martin; K. Lawson; P. Cooke; C. Lancaster. Next meeting : Tues, 10 November, 10.30am, Racecourse. Guest speaker, Michelle Hocking, Grafton & District Funerals.

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. The Jabberjournal will continue each month and on the social front a Picnic will be held at the Shannon Creek Dam on Thursday 3rd of December in lieu of the normal luncheon.

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.

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CRICKET: CAVALIERS V WORKERS

Tim Martin (left), with Zak Honeybrook (right).

CASINO Cavaliers 9/237 demolished Lismore Workers (115) in a crushing start to the 20/21 Far North Coast LJ Hooker cricket season.

Led by skipper Tim Martin (52), fellow top order bat Charles Mitchell (41) and Cavs new recruit Zak Honeybrook (44 from 24 balls) set up the win with the bat.

The fury of Zak’s willow wielding prowess has probably not been seen on the Far North Coast since Max Bryant or Neil Hancock.

The sheer brutality of Zak’s innings has hopefully set the blueprint for a successful season.

“I’m just having some

time off from 1st Grade in Brisbane due to a shoulder niggle. When my former coach Mick Wood asked if I’d play as a bat for the Cavs I jumped at the chance. Mick’s done so much for me over the years so I was happy to repay the favour,” Zak said.

The Cavs middle order engine room used this platform to great effect with Joe Carlton (26), Matt Bradshaw (26) and Izaak Murphy (21) all scoring important run-a-ball innings towards the end of the innings.

In response Lismore Workers were never in the hunt with Joe Carlton 2/22 taking a wicket in his 1st over

to complete a great all-round game.

Mark Mison (1/15) and Al Nowlan (4/29) never gave an inch and wrapped up the middle order.

Zak Honeybrooks 140km/ hr thunderbolts were not required but still returned 2/25 with his off spin to round out his massive performance.

The highlight of the day though was probably 15y.o debutant Hayden Mison wrapping up the tail with 1/0 from his 1.2 overs.

This was a win for the ages and it was played in honour of Casinos cricketing legends Darryl Hancock and JJ McDonald who have recently passed away.

Champion of Club SOUTHS V TUCABIA CRDBA Champion singles results

By Tim Howard

THE rubber has hit the road for the two leading clubs in the Clarence River Cricket Association after an off-season mulling over what might have been.

Last season’s competition minor premier Ulmarra Hotel Tucabia Copmanhurst and major premiers South Services met at Ulmarra Showground on Saturday keen to sort out on the field what had been decided in the boardroom at the end of an unsatisfactory 2019-20 season.

COVID-19 restrictions, which came into force in the midst of the finals series in March, forced CRCA officials to abandon the grand final and declare Souths the major premier, because it had been the first side into the competition decider.

While the decision was unavoidable, it has been a sore point for players on both teams, who want their cricket to decide which is the best team.

The opening match of the CRCA season is poised to go either way.

Batting first Tucabia needed a nagging last wicket partnership of 23 between skipper Brad Chard 14, and youngster Layton Pigg, 9, to drag the total up to a competitive 176 on a flat, but grassy first-day wicket.

Chard was happy with the score, believing 180 or thereabouts was competitive.

“First up it’s not a bad score,” he said.

“Both teams were a bit rusty, so you’re not expecting really big totals.

With South forced to bat for the last hour on day one, Chard was hoping for a few wickets to end the day on a high note.

“We’d like to have them three or four down at the end of the day, for not too many,” he said.

His predictions proved as accurate as his bowling, claiming two wickets himself to have Souths in trouble at 3-25.

As well as the interplay between the teams there was also some family banter with Tucabia’s veteran Matt Pigg

Souths opening bowler Matt Dalton picked up two wickets for the day against Tucabia. lining up against son Joseph for Souths.

Opening the batting Matt survived a dropped catch to top score for Tucabia, but his innings ended at 37 when he hit a catch to his delighted son.

“That felt good,” the youngster said as he waited his turn to bat.

It was the first of four catches for him in the innings, but was was not as lucky with the bat, falling to a catch behind the wicket for 4 as Souths tried limit the damage before stumps.

Matt’s youngest son, Layton, also played a vital part, getting the team from a vulnerable 9-153 to 176.

“The banter is going to be pretty constant at home this week,” Joseph said. “But it will all depend on how the match goes in the end.”

South’s will resume next week with skipper and leading batter Dylan Cleaver on 6 not out with brother Chris on 4.

Earlier in the day Chris had been Tucabia’s main tormentor taking 4-57 from 22 overs of his left-arm orthodox tweakers.

In the game between Brothers and Easts/Westlawn at McKittrick Park, South Grafton, Brothers racked up 9-234 declared. There were no other details submitted.

Quarter-finals: Jayson Pinnock (Maclean) 31 def Chris Newstead (Iluka) 29. Ron Wilkin (South Grafton ExServices) 31 def Steve ‘Sparra’ Colley 28.

Steve ‘Scruffy’ Jackson (Yamba) 31 def Jeff Fuller (Red Rock) 16.

Gregg Maxted (GDSC) def Phil Baynham (Wooli) forfeit.

Semi-finals: Jayson Pinnock (Maclean) 31 def Ron Wilkin (South Grafton Ex-Services) 29.

Steve ‘Scruffy’ Jackson (Yamba) 31 def Gregg Maxted (GDSC) 20.

CRDBA Champion of Club Champion singles finalist – Steve ‘Scruffy’ Jackson - winner (Yamba) and Jayson Pinnock (Maclean).

Final: Steve ‘Scruffy’ Jackson (Yamba) 31

def Jayson Pinnock (Maclean) 23.

SOUTH LISMORE WOMEN’S BOWLS

The South Lismore Women’s bowling club triples championship winner for 2020 are Marvis Newell, Edna Smith and Patricia Baskerville defeating Elaine Anderson, Nola Faithfull and Shirley Bryant 25-12. There were some good bowls played by all the ladies.

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SOFTBALL FRIDAY saw the start of the season for our junior players, with little sluggers proving to be really popular with the preschool kids this year. With both junior groups lead by veteran softballers Kayleen Shailes and Dianne McGowen, the juniors worked on developing their softball skills through different drills.

Friday also saw the start of our mixed with two close games full of big hits.

Goonellabah come up against Workers Isotopes in a tough game, both teams had a great game with the bat with Jeremy Sexton and Dan Bligh from Isotopes and Brett Johnston from Goonellabah all hitting homeruns, but it was Isotopes who took the lead 37 runs to 32.

In the other game Rous took on Casino in another game of great batting, with homeruns from Sam Dowse and Gave Regueira from Rous and Callum Duncan and Johanna Presgrave from Casino. But in the end casino just proved to

Junior Talon Forrester strong taking the win 41 runs to 34.

The closet game of the weekend was between Workers Wild Turkeys and Woodburn.

Kasey Renwick at shortstop boosted Turkey’s infield with 4 outs in the first two innings, while Rocky Tickle worked hard in the outfield restricting’s Woodburn’s batters. Turkeys took the early lead with consistent batting from Shay Kelly, Renwick and Lyn McDonald. Before

Lismore Womens Golf

45 Players contested yesterday’s event which was a 2BBB Stableford.

Conditions on the course were perfect and the players took advantage of the run that the dry weather is offering. Congratulations to the winners.

Winners : Rhonda Johnson & Gwen Robb 49 Points. R/s Up: Delma Kennedy & Helen Lowe 46 Points c/b. 2nd R/s Up: Christine Huudson & Robyn Watt 46 Points.

Ball R/Down: G.Robb, R.Johnson, D.Kennedy, H.Lowe, C.Hudson, R.Watt, P.Huxtable, D.Coster, S.Sheaffe, A.Slade, D.Sernberg, D.Cahill, N.Stivano, S.Olley, J.Hutton, A.Finch, H.Gibbons, E.Barry, R.Gough, M.Palmer.

NTP 2nd Hole & Supershot J.Hutton 12cms (great shot). NTP 11th Hole J.Martin.

Results Friday 9th October: Winner Trish Nolan 35 Points. Balls to Trish Nolan and Val Cawley.

East Lismore Bowls

Saturday 10/10/20 - Club Championship Triples: P Maloney, A Gaggin, S Gregory 21 def B Griffin, G Painter, R Thistleton 17.

Social results - G Revis, N Harding 21 def J McRae, S Wade 19. J Carroll, P Russell 20 def B Bouvenge 19. L Maslen, A Maslen 24 def J Bancroft, S Fields 14. T Gibson, R Nind 36 def G Hale, R Parkes 10 Thursday 15/10/20 - Social results P Mazzini, M Holden 23 def R Parkes, S Gregory 21. Rocco, D Watson 23 def G Painter, R Thisleton 13. G Donnelly, N Harding 24 def C Parkes, S Fields 14. D Pearce, G Rose 41 def D Allen, B Griffin 5.

October 22, 2020

Goonellabah’s pitcher Sharon Foster Woodburn hit their stride in the third crossing the plate 6 times with hits from Lucy Creighton, Sarah Colbourne and Leone Creighton. But in the end, it was Turkeys who ran away with a 14 to 8 win.

Rous turned up this week with 3 out of 4 teams taking very convincing wins over their opponents. Rangers come up against Casino Cougars and not wanting a repeat of the last week. Rangers went into bat first and shined with the bat

Lismore Workers Bowling Club Tuesday 13th/10 - Winning Teams were: B Riodon, Rocco, D pearce-G Clarke, L Chorch-J Rose, J Quinlan, W Partridge --R Partridge, B Turner, J Fowler drew with R Partridge, G Cox, R Walker. Friday 16th/10 Winning Teams- M Moss, B Hutchinson, R Partridge,--- J Ackers, Gary Rose, E Bullman---B Davis, Rocco, N Nugent---J Davis, A Wilson, M Munsch. Saturday 17th/10 Winning teams Were L Kennedy, S Smart--J Fowler, G Vanderwall, Joan Rose, G Cox, B Hutchinson. Championship Fours, N McDonald, M Rose, P Coulson, D Pearce 25 def K Morrow, W Woods, G Moss, B Partridge14.

Kyogle Bowls Club

Wednesday October 14 - B Ryan D Condon B Hyde def S Barton P Hogan G King + 30, B Studders K Hayes def W Nerney T Winkler + 12, P Anderson N Bodycote def P Crewe G Hotko + 9, J Woods J Arnold S Colley def R Clark R Felton K Walters + 6. Mixed pairs championship J Holland J King def M Martin W Farrill 17 to 16, Des and Kate def Greg and Margaret 21 to 11, B Grade pairs N Parker T Burgess def G Miller G Lavelle 33 to 12. Saturday October 17 - P Crewe N Parker D Petherbridge def M Windsor B Creighton S Colley + 19, T Burgess B Hyde def G King N Bodycote + 14, P Bywater K Walters R Rogers def B Ryan G Hotko T Holder + 2, S Barton J Arnold B Ellis def P Anderson D Condon K Hayes + 2 Triples championship W Farrell R Felton D McQuilty def D Farrell M Doolan M Harris 20 to 12.

before shutting Cougars out to take the early lead. Cougars were able to score 2 runs in the second of the bat of Natalie Needham. But Rangers just proved to be too strong with the bat with a homerun from Holly Cameron, Dowse and 2 from Wes Wilford to take the win 27 to 2. Warriors come up against Goonellabah, with Polly Dening leading from the pitcher’s circle backed by her team in the field they were just too strong defeating

Goonellabah 12, nil.

Rogues were too strong for a young Rascals team, with homeruns from Connor Cassin and Tess Edwards. While youngster Hayden Grove was a standout for Rascals taking to catches at shortstop, in their 18, nil defeat.

In the last two games for the weekend Casino Sharks proved too strong for Byron Redsox winning 14 to 3, and Ballina dominated Dodger with a 10-run lead 14 to 4.

Sailors make the most of it

by Trent Morgan LAST Sunday with the entire fleet of Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club dressed for racing, life jackets, sun cream and hats on, boats rigged and ready to go, spirits became as deflated as the club’s start/rescue inflatable boat which all had just noticed, sitting listlessly on the water’s edge.

A trailer sailor in leaving the beach a few minutes before had hit the rescue boat with enough impact to force one of the valves to pop out completely.

Scrambling efforts were made to procure another start/rescue boat, but as word started to filter through the gathering that one had been found, another issue which had lurked at the back of all minds came to the fore.

The forecast had been for strong wind from the North but all morning as rigging was completed the breeze had been relatively light.

Previous experience sailing at Ballina has taught the sailors that a Northerly can really pick up in strength in a hurry, and that’s what

Tom and Brendan Mckeown reaching great speed in their Formula 15 ‘Toxic’. happened.

In the space of about half an hour from discovering the damaged rescue boat and finding a replacement, the wind had jumped up to gusts in the mid 20 knot range.

The club policy is to abandon racing if the wind rises above 25 knots.

At this strength it is much harder to maintain control on many of the sailing boats, and with the main rescue boat out of action the race committee abandoned the race.

As the boats were rigged and all were

ready to go most of the fleet decided to take their boats out for a short blast in the conditions anyway.

The majority of the monohull fleet sailed up to Burns Point Ferry and back, the remainder sailed back and forth in front of the club and towards the river mouth generating amazing speeds and wowing onlookers.

A few capsizes were recorded but after getting their sailing fix all returned safely having put their boats and sailing skills to the test.

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Andrew Laycock from Casino on board this Aprilla RS4 125 bike in a demonstration Road Race at the recent North Coast Road Racers meet at the Lismore Go Cart Club circuit at Lismore. Pic by Halden Boyd

FIRST LIGHT 5.36am 5.35am 5.34am 5.33am 5.32am 5.31am 5.30am

SUNRISE 6.00am 5.59am 5.59am 5.58am 5.57am 5.56am 5.55am

SUNSET 7.00pm 7.01pm 7.02pm 7.03pm 7.03pm 7.04pm 7.05pm

LASTLIGHT 7.25pm 7.26pm 7.26pm 7.27pm 7.28pm 7.29pm 7.30pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.38am 5.37am 5.36am 5.35am 5.34am 5.33am 5.32am

SUNRISE 6.02am 6.01am 6.00am 6.00am 5.59am 5.58am 5.57am

SUNSET 7.01pm 7.02pm 7.02pm 7.03pm 7.04pm 7.05pm 7.05pm

LASTLIGHT 7.25pm 7.26pm 7.27pm 7.28pm 7.28pm 7.29pm 7.30pm

FIRST LIGHT 5.37am 5.36am 5.35am 5.34am 5.33am 5.32am 5.31am

SUNRISE 6.01am 6.00am 5.59am 5.58am 5.57am 5.57am 5.56am

SUNSET 6.58pm 6.59pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.01pm 7.02am 7.02pm

LASTLIGHT 7.23pm 7.23pm 7.24pm 7.25pm 7.25pm 7.26pm 7.27pm

CASINO AREA

TWEED HEADS AREA

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

LOW 6.30am, 8.34pm 7.29am, 9.49pm 8.48am, 10.56pm 10.13am, 11.51pm 11.26am 12.34am, 12.23pm 1.09am, 1.10pm

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

LOW 6.42am, 8.16pm 7.45am, 9.34pm 8.59am, 10.52pm 10.19am, 11.53pm 11.30am 12.38am, 12.25pm 1.14am, 1.09pm

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

LOW 6.48am, 8.59pm 7.49am, 10.15pm 9.08am, 11.23pm 10.31am 12.15am, 11.46am 12.56am, 12.45pm 1.30am, 1.31pm

TWEED HEADS - River Entrance

Waxing Gibbous 39% Visible

First Quarter 50% Visible

Waxing Gibbous 60% Visible

Waxing Gibbous 70% Visible

Mon 26 Oct

Waxing Gibbous 78% Visible

Tues 27 Oct

Waxing Gibbous 86% Visible

Wed 28 Oct

Waxing Gibbous 92% Visible

HIGH 1.15am, 1.52pm 2.27am, 2.58pm 3.55am, 4.11pm 5.14am, 5.21pm 6.12am, 6.17pm 6.57am, 7.03pm 7.36am, 7.41pm

BRUNSWICK HEADS - River Entrance

Thurs 22 Oct

Sun 25 Oct

HIGH 6.42am, 8.16pm 2.04am, 2.41pm 3.31am, 3.55pm 4.56am, 5.02pm 5.55am, 5.58pm 6.40am, 6.43pm 7.17am, 7.20pm

BALLINA - River Entrance

7-DAY MOON PHASE CALENDAR Sat 24 Oct

HIGH 12.55am, 1.38pm 2.10am, 2.45pm 3.40am, 3.58pm 4.57am, 5.04pm 5.54am, 6.00pm 6.40am, 6.46pm 7.18am, 7.25pm

EVANS HEAD - River Entrance

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

Fri 23 Oct

mahi mahi around the FAD on live baits.

The 32’s has produced some quality snapper and flathead on squid, pilchards and mullet as well as octo jigs and 7 inch soft plastics.

The current has started to pick up our wider, but there are still some quality kingfish on the 48’s on live baits.

Brett – Ballina Bait & Tackle 02 6686 2527

CLARENCE - River Entrance

GRAFTON AREA

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

The numbers of whiting in the river have improved over the last week.

The larger run in tides have produced some good quality fish on worms and yabbies.

The warm weather has pushed the flathead into some deeper water.

Prawns and pilchards have been the best baits, along with some 3 inch soft plastics. The beaches have been a little quiet with only a few whiting, dart and flathead being landed.

Seven Mile and Angles beaches have been the pick of the spots.

Offshore has been producing some good

Thursday 22nd to Wednesday 28th October October

Thursday 22nd to Wednesday 28th October

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

Ballina

TIDE TIMES

Sunrise and Sunset on the Northern Rivers DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

FISHING REPORT

DAY Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th Wednesday 28th

LOW 6.32am, 8.38pm 7.34am, 9.54pm 8.56am, 11.00pm 10.19am, 11.54pm 11.30am 12.36am, 12.26pm 1.11am, 1.12pm LOW 6.31am, 8.22pm 7.34am, 9.40pm 8.55am, 10.47pm 10.18am, 11.42pm 11.28am 12.25am, 12.22pm 1.01am, 1.07pm

HIGH 12.56am, 1.45pm 2.07am, 2.53pm 3.36am, 4.04pm 4.56am, 5.10pm 5.56am, 6.05pm 6.43am, 6.50pm 7.23am, 7.29pm HIGH 12.55am, 1.46pm.

2.10am, 2.54pm 3.36am, 4.04pm 4.55am, 5.09pm 5.55am, 6.02pm 6.42am, 6.47pm 7.21am, 7.26pm

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Layton Pigg hits out during a nagging 10th wicket stand with skipper Brad Chard to take his team to a competitive 176 all out on the first day of the 2020-21 season with Souths v Tucabia at Ulmarra Showground. More cricket inside on page 61.

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