WHEN it comes to growing sugar cane there isn’t much Murwillumbah farmer Robert Hawken doesn’t know.
Still, the humble and jovial farmer jokes that after 50 years he’s just learnt how to do it right.
As a third-generation farmer in the Tweed, he considers himself a relative newcomer to the district compared to some of his neighbour’s families who have been in the business since the mid 1880’s.
His knowledge and expertise tell a different story though.
Mr Hawken, who is Chairman of the Tweed River Canegrowers Association, will keenly explain the history of sugar cane in Tweed, including how it used to be sent by boat or train to the Colonial Sugar Refinery (CSR) refinery in Sydney 150 years ago.
“When CSR had trouble getting enough sugar to refine, because there were difficulties, that’s when they said we will go and build raw sugar mills and we will mill it and make the raw sugar onsite where the farms are,” Mr Hawken said.
“In 1878 they built Harwood Sugar Mill; Broadwater in 1880 and Condong Sugar Mill in 1882.”
Mr Hawken, along with all North Coast Canegrowers, are part-owners of Sunshine Sugar - one of the few
Australian companies that not only makes raw sugar but refines and sells sugar.
He is well-respected in the cane growing industry and his knowledge about farming on the Tweed landscape is vast.
The one thing, he said he would like to know more about though is the Tweed River and why it is not functioning like it used to.
Like many farmers in the Tweed Shire, he experienced substantial deterioration of his cane crop on his 280-hectare farm during the 2017 and 2022 floods.
Thirty-five per cent of his sugar cane crop (in tonnage) was lost in last year’s flood, which resulted in a financial loss of about $150,000.
But, compared to some of his neighbours and fellow farmers in the Richmond Valley he said he got off relatively lightly.
Mr Hawken, and a large contingent of the Tweed Shire community, now want to find out why the floods are getting bigger and what state the Tweed River is in.
“We know that the river does not have the efficacy that it used to have,” Mr Hawken said.
“We know that the flood heights are higher, and they are staying longer.
“Even though every flood is different, because a lot depends on what the ocean is doing … we are concerned that the primary function of
the (Tweed) River to expel excess water into the ocean, isn’t being recognised and it is not doing its job.”
Mr Hawken said the 2017 flood was the biggest flood he had seen in his lifetime and then the flood in 2022 was one bigger than that. He accepts floods happen and knows every year the Tweed River has flooded since the 1950s, but he believes something is going on that is not adding up.
“We know there has been torrential rain in the past,” he said.
“In 1956 there was a similar type of flood when there was 25 inches of rain (about 600mls) in 24 hours, which is phenomenal sort of rain, but there was nothing like the flood height and devastation and inundation that occurred in 2017 or 2022.
“What we want to know is why are the floods getting bigger and bigger and why is the river not expelling water efficiently into the ocean.”
NSW Farmers and Tweed community members recently welcomed the news that a study of the Tweed River will be undertaken by Australia’s National Science Agency CSIROpending the Tweed Shire Council’s application is successful.
Council voted unanimously at their April 6 council meeting to contact state and federal governments and
request an urgent CSIRO study on the Tweed River.
If approved, a comprehensive hydrological and hydrodynamic study will take place, funded by the National Emergency Management Agency Fund.
The Tweed community, backed by Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin, rallied together to push for a CSIRO flood study.
There remains a level of scepticism by some community members as to why the study wasn’t done sooner.
Mr Hawken primarily puts it down to lack of resources and said 2017 would have been the year to do a full study, but ‘hindsight is a wonderful thing.’
“What’s motivated the community here is that the Richmond is getting a CSIRO study - and they certainly need it,” he said.
“Tweed Shire Council have done studies in the past, but they weren’t complete studies.
“The CSIRO people have told us that you need a completely detailed study both hydrological and hydrodynamic to find out just what is happening and how it (the river) will work properly.”
There are many theories circulating on why the river isn’t
working efficiently.
Mr Hawken has his own ideas, which he hopes will be confirmed.
He said development over the years including roads, bridges and buildings have changed the landscape and put pressure on the flood plains.
As a result, the Tweed River has been constricted in parts and developments have been detrimental to parts of the flood flow.
“The planning of development is very important and there needs to be very careful consideration when it comes to development.”
He also believes silt in the Tweed River is a major factor.
“We know for a fact that the water doesn’t get away off the landscape as quickly as it used to.
“There is a suspicion, which we can’t prove, but we hope the CSIRO study may confirm that even though we’re having torrential rain, the torrential rain that we’ve had in recent years - such as the big flood in 2017 and this even bigger flood in 2022 - even though we’ve had that type of rainfall back in 1956, it just seems that the flood peaks are getting higher.
“The big question in everyone’s mind is desilting the river.
“That’s the big push
that’s on - the river is in a very sad state.”
If the CSIRO study is approved, it is estimated it will cost more than $2million and it could take up to two years before it commences, due to the other studies which CSIRO are currently undertaking.
Mr Hawken said the wait is well and truly worth it.
“All I can say is that the Tweed farmers, and many other community members, are really looking forward to the results of this CSIRO survey and are very hopeful that local, state, and federal governments, will be supportive of the recommendations that CSIRO make.
“If you have a professional survey and professionally formulated recommendations, I think there’s little option but for council and state government to implement them.”
In the meantime, Mr Hawken is back to work on the farm and doing his estimates for the year, which he predicts will be down.
He still finds debris from last year’s flood stuck among his crops, but his level of optimism about the future of farming in the Tweed remains as strong as ever.
THE issues facing farmers in NSW are complex but the recently formed NSW Farmers Far North Coast Branch plan to tackle them head on.
The branch was formed in November last year and represents all farmers from the Tweed and Byron Shires.
Chairman Craig Huf, a Burringbar cattle farmer, said the branch’s membership has doubled since its formation and now has over sixty members.
Mr Huf said it aims to enhance the resilience, strength and future sustainability of the agriculture sector on the far north coast.
Compared to the rest of
the state, Northern NSW has the highest rainfall in NSW, posing unique weed control and flood mitigation challenges.
“Farmers know the need to adapt to extreme weather events,” Mr Huf said.
“Policy must move and allow this adaption and improve resilience and sustainability.
“In our shires it is common to see rural lands abandoned and left to weed infestation, through the inability
to sustain the land as a viable concern.”
The other issues facing NSW farmers include, dealing with expensive and lengthy Development Applications just to create safe farm access
roads with farm vehicle roll overs being their greatest workplace risk.
Agricultural productivity has also been on the general decline in the current market where cashed-up individuals are swooping
in and purchasing full size operating farms to use as lifestyle blocks.
“If we can ease the burden of regulation and support local farmers, then more local produce will be available to all of us, and we will see less imported product on supermarket shelves,” Mr Huf said.
“Ultimately, the benefit is for everyone.”
Mr Huf wants farmers to have a greater input and influence on policy makers with many areas of policy affecting farmers in the Tweed and Byron shires. For more information on the NSW Farmers Far North Coast Branch email: farnorthcoastNSWF@ gmail.com or register at NSW Farmers.
Over the past 20 years North Coast farmers have faced a raft of new regulations and compliance requirements to contend with as part of their day-to-day operations. Many requirements seem to be dreamed up by academics with fashionable ideologies and very little real world commercial experience. A Development Application (DA) is now being required to perform numerous activities which were once standard practice. Tweed Shire Council’s requirement for a DA for the poisoning of more than 20 camphor laurel trees is one that springs to mind. One old farmer in the Tweed recently came up to me and said, “Ya know, the way things are heading…… we will have to get a DA to take a….. each morning.” To which I replied, “Well you better learn to hold on because it’s taking two for an approval.”
In the recent census farmers were identified as having the longest working hours of any occupation. Most farmers have become very aware of the benefit and need to be good custodians of the environment and feel the burden of compliance creates even longer days and is for the most part unnecessary.
As another farmer who has been actively planting large areas of fauna habitat said, “We need governments to support farmers and reinforce the viability of their farms and not
create further obstacles for them to achieve their incomes. I believe farmers are the better curators of their country as its in their long-term interests.”
Ultimately the burden of compliance is a cost for anyone who buys food. The more burdened our local farmers are the less competitive our local foods are compared to imports. I was trying to buy Australian frozen blueberries at our IGA the other day and no luck! There are tonnes grown in our local area, but the Chinese and Polish products can be sold more competitively! Even with the freight advantage our local farmers can’t compete.
After our recent launch of the Far North Coast Branch of NSW Farmers, membership continues to grow strongly. As word gets out more and more local growers in the Northern Rivers region are joining to have a stronger voice to make better policy. NSW Farmers’ Association has a strong advocacy team at head office to provide back up for producers. If you’re a farmer and you don’t have time to attend meetings, membership is still a great investment toward your farming future to ensure your right to farm in a viable way is protected.
Craig Huf Chair Far North Coast Branch NSW Farmers By TIM HOWARDA proposed six-lot subdivision in West Yamba has been knocked back because sewage flows coming from it could impact a conservation zone, which was also part of the development.
At the same meeting where Clarence Valley councillors could not support a notice of motion to move toward banning development on flood affected land at West Yamba, councillors voted 6-3 to knock back the proposal for this sub-division at 181 Carrs Dr, Yamba.
The proposal for six large lots, with a minimum lot size of 5000 square metres, was zoned R5 Rural, with a section of the sixth lot zone C2 Conservation.
It was the effect of effluent disposal on the C2 section which swayed Cr Greg Clancy to move to refuse the proposal and Cr Peter Johnstone to second it.
Cr Clancy was also critical of the Biodiversity Development Assessment Report for the site, which recognised threats to flora, mainly the forest swamp oak on the site, but failed to refereed a range of threatened animal species, including brolgas, which were know to inhabit the area.
He also questioned the suitability of
the site, which was “basically a wetland” for development.
“It’s in a swamp of open forest which is flood prone as photos of the area taken in February/March 2022 show,” Cr Clancy said.
“We should not be putting houses on wetland, let alone flood plain.”
Cr Johnstone said his biggest issue was the C2 zone on the sixth lock in the development.
He said the area was important as a wildlife corridor connecting the Bundjalung and Yuraygir national parks.
“Building on that sixth site is going to cause damage to the wildlife corridor,” he said.
“It’s been confirmed we’re going to have sewage outflows onto the conservation area which means liquid sewage include human excrement and other chemicals going onto the site.
“And there will be the issues of residents dogs and cats will need to be restrained from going into 10% of the area.”
He said the the C2 zone would be in place for 50 years and the decision the council make which would allow building on the site would affect the area for 90s years at least.
“If we allow this develop to cut the wildlife corridor we’ll never get it back,” he said.
Cr Karen Toms warned the council could be opening itself up to a case in the Land and Environment Court.
She also accused Cr Clancy of coming to the debate with a closed mind after he said he had put in his motion to refuse before attending the site inspection last Tuesday morning.
Cr Clancy called a point of order and Mayor Ian Tiley, while not admitting a breach, warned Cr Toms to “temper her remarks”.
C Toms said she didn’t think Cr Clancy’s reasons for refusal would stand scrutiny in the Land and Environment Court.
“The experts on staff do not say things lightly in their reports, an now we have non-experts saying things have been not properly addressed,” she said.
She said the land was zoned R5 and was approved for this type of development.
But Cr Steve Pickering supported the motion, saying protecting the R5 and C2 areas was “asset protection” for the council.
“For the R5 to use a the C2 area to reduce impact shows the two don’t go hand in hand,” he said.
Cr Pickering was also unhappy that after an initial audit of flora and fauna had been questioned, the developers proposed a $251,000 biodiversity
offset.
“Site 6 is in the C2 zone and if we can’t protect the environment on the site, that doesn’t sit right with me,” he said.
He said the idea that the threatened species, like glossy black cockatoos and black necked storks in the area could be preyed upon by neighbours cats and dogs was “a crazy thought”.
The motion was that council refuse Development Application SUB2021/0045 for the following reasons covered by Section 4.15 of the Environmental, Planning and Assessment Act 1979:
a) The land being a wetland (Swamp Forest of Swamp Oak) making it unsuitable for the proposed development;
b) The nine submissions raised major concerns about the potential for flooding, impacts of stormwater runoff and clearing of natural vegetation.
c) The likely impacts of the development on the natural environment;
d) Impact on areas of C2 zoning for some infrastructure.
Crs Clancy, Johnstone, Pickering, Ian Tiley, Jeff Smith and Bill Day voted for the motion.
Crs Toms, Debra Novak and Alison Whaites were against it.
If you have been watching some of the hauntingly beautiful scenery filmed in the SBS series Alone Australia, you may be interested to know that they are the responsibility of Northern Rivers man Josh King.
Educated at St Joseph’s Primary School, Woodburn and Trinity College, Lismore, Josh still has family living in Evans Head and
Alstonville, while he follows his dream as director of photography/ cinematographer for some of Australia’s largest non-scripted television shows.
“I graduated from SAE Byron Bay with a degree in film production,” said Josh.
“I was privileged to grow up in such a beautiful part of the world, but it had its challenges.
“Personally, my biggest struggle growing up in the Northern Rivers was breaking the mould.”
With limited career options when he finished high school in 2005, Josh knew it was a risk pursuing a career in film.
“I was lucky to have a support group of family and friends that backed me every step of the way,” he said.
“Some shows I have worked on include: Alone Australia, The Amazing Race, I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of here, The Voice, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Ninja Warrior.”
camelback, spending six months in the Jungle in South Africa, filming ‘I’m a Celebrity’ and,
wisdom.
“Break the mould and work hard at making a living from what you want to be doing for the rest of your life,” said Josh.
“Don’t let anyone tell you who you are or should be.
“As cliche as it sounds, follow your heart.”
And for those who are teaching young people, Josh has a few more words:
With so much experience in his career, Josh has had many unusual ‘offices’.
“Some (highlights) that spring to mind are walking through the Mongolian desert with Beau Ryan on
of course, spending a few months in Tasmania through the middle of winter, filming season one of Alone.’
For other young people who want to take risks with their careers, Josh has a few words of
“To any leaders in the area, take a chance on (those) you don’t think deserve it,” he said.
“It may be exactly what they need to make something better of their lives.”
Rileys Hill Dry Dock Heritage Reserve Land Manager
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The Rileys Hill Dry Dock Heritage Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 1004288 at Rileys Hill notifed on 14-Feb-2003 for Tourist Facilities And Services. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.
Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au
All applications are required to be lodged by 29 May 2023.
For further information contact: Joe Endean on (02) 6642 9204 or go to reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au
NSW Youth Week will be celebrated in the Tweed with the inaugural Murbah Youth Festival taking place on Saturday, April 29, at Knox Park, in Murwillumbah, from 10am – 3pm.
The free festival will have a chill out zone and wellbeing area, a creative art section, a ‘Have Your Say’ tent, as well as giant Jenga and bubble soccer.
A Battle of the Bands competition and talent quest is set to be a highlight of the festival.
Community members can support the festival by shopping for items, made by young people from the Tweed, at The Youth Creative Market.
Council’s Community Development Officer
for
Amanda Micallef said NSW Youth Week was important for young people in the community.
“Youth Week highlights the importance of involving young perspectives in the conversation, especially if it’s about them,” Ms Micallef said.
“We know that connection and community participation is so important for young people to enable them to feel a sense of belonging.
“The week’s events are a way of opening up the platform to young people and letting them celebrate with events they have been instrumental in creating,” she said.
A group of young
By SARAH WATERS
WHILE young people across the state are being celebrated this week as part of NSW Youth Week, running from April 20 - 30, there are many who are going unnoticed as they fall through the cracks of society.
7680 young people aged between 12 – 24 were reported as homeless in NSW according to recently released Australia Bureau of Statistic (ABS) 2021 Census data.
Homelessness Australia
chief executive Kate Colvin said the current cost of living has
further increased a young person’s risk of homelessness.
Family breakdowns, mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction, housing crisis, inappropriate living conditions and lack of income are other factors that can lead to a young person becoming a homeless statistic.
While it is not known what the exact homeless figures specifically for youth in the Tweed are, Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry said she would like to see a Youth Foyer built in the area.
Youth Foyers are
people from the Murwillumbah Youth Action Group have helped to organise the festival.
The team has worked tirelessly from choosing activities to designing
posters and helping with social media marketing.
NSW Youth Week is an annual event, running from April 20 – 30, to celebrate young people aged 12-24 across the state.
It aims to promote the contributions, achievements and wellbeing of young people in the community.
The theme for this year’s NSW Youth Week, set by the NSW
Youth Advisory Council, is Connect. Participate. Celebrate.
For more information on NSW Youth Week 2023 visit nsw.gov.au/ nsw-youth-week-2023.
integrated learning and accommodation settings for young people, typically aged 16 - 24 years, who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness.
They aim to reduce the number of young people cycling through the housing and homelessness
system, increase the number of young people completing education qualifications and increase the number of young people employed.
The Foyer Foundation chief executive Liz Cameron-Smith said the integrated housing model has proven to work
and delivers successful outcomes.
She said 80 per cent of young people, who leave the Youth Foyer, go into safe and stable housing.
Sixty-five percent have secure work, while others continue with their studies.
It is also reported that 60
per cent of young people, who are provided with care at Youth Foyer’s, are less likely to end up in the justice system.
There are currently 11 Youth Foyers across Australia and another nine are expected to be built by the end of the year.
By TIM HOWARD
Residents who witnessed an alleged high speed crash involving a motor bike and a car in Grafton streets believe the 38-year-old bike rider was the same person who has been speeding around the streets at night.
A couple who live near the crash site on the corner of Mary and Bacon streets, said the sound of the bike was the same as they had been hearing at other times.
“It sounded like him, it was the same sound,” one said. “We would hear him revving his bike and coming up the street (Bacon St) and then turning into Turf.
“This time he was coming down the street, revving his engine, then bang. He hit that car.”
Police said about 5.40am on April 18, emergency services were called to the intersection of Mary and Bacon streets, following reports of a crash between a motorcycle and car.
The 38-year-old motorbike rider was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before taken by ambulance to Grafton
Hospital.
Hospital where he was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
The 48-year-old male driver of the sedan was uninjured; however, was
It is inconceivable to me that there are people who take advantage of those who are already down. It beggars my mind that people prey on those who have been through a rough time, because they are seen as an easy target.
specialist police.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It absolutely boils my blood when I know what my community has been through and then people come from out of town, or so the story goes, and make a nuisance of themselves.
I am talking about recent thefts that have been made in our area, where items have been stolen out of cars. There is even a video of a young lad going through the shed of locals in an opportunistic moment to see what he can take for himself.
taken to Grafton Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police from CoffsClarence Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by
Police were contacted this week for further information on the investigation, but did not have anything further to add.
I remember when shortly after the flood and the clean up, there were piles of personal
property out on the lawns, which many saw as a free for all. I had seen a couple of items on our pile where I thought ‘Oh, they aren’t meant to be thrown out. I’ll get them later’. When later happened, they were no longer there. One neighbour even went the extra step to put up a warning sign for people not to steal their stuff. Even though it was out on the lawn, it was still personal property and owners were grieving the losses. They didn’t need them stolen. Houses were also
unlocked. Our door had been taken down and used as a bridge to walk over the mud, so we had no way of securing the house. A bottle of scotch that had been left in our kitchen was found on its side with the lid off. The one consolation we had is, it was a cheap and nasty brand, hence why we weren’t in a rush to take it with us.
Respect for others is not hard to practice and while we are practicing that, please keep your cars locked. Little steps.
CITIZEN scientists in the Northern Rivers are collecting vital data that is contributing to the preservation of the glossy black-cockatoo species.
More than 100 community members have documented sightings of the birds over the past year for The Glossies Northern Rivers project.
The project is a conservation partnership between WWFAustralia, NSW Saving our Species and Wildbnb Wildlife Habitat.
It started in May last year, after conservationists came to the realisation that little was known about the glossy black-cockatoos’ population distribution and movement across the Northern Rivers region.
An important part of the project involves citizen scientists or ‘Glossy Squad’ members reporting sightings of the birds.
Glossy Squad Project Manager Harry Hackett, from Wildbnb, said glossy black-cockatoos are listed as vulnerable in NSW, but the size of the population in the Northern Rivers is not understood.
“In south-east Queensland and the Tweed there has been a lot of work done
to monitor glossy populations through the Glossy Black Conservancy, and their Partners” Ms Hackett said.
“But there is a gap in our understanding of the birds further south of the border - especially where they nest.
“What we do know is that these birds are facing massive threats through habitat loss.
“One of the biggest drivers for the project was that we need to collect data informing better understanding of the extent of the local population and their available habitat.
“We’re trying to establish a real-time status update for these birds to inform strategic actions supporting recovery of the species.”
The Glossy Squad have contributed crucial information on the birds’ whereabouts, their feed trees and nesting habitat.
Last year, a member of the group, reported seeing a pair of glossy black-cockatoos regularly visiting a tree near their home in the Tweed Valley.
When a team of ecologists followed up on the sighting, they discovered not only a pair of glossy blackcockatoos, but their nesting site.
It was the only active glossy black-cockatoo
nest identified in the Northern Rivers last breeding season.
The discovery has allowed ecologists and conservationists to gain valuable insight into local nesting and breeding areas.
It will hopefully allow for the protection of these habitats.
Glossy black-cockatoos only lay a single egg when they breed, which is thought to be every one to two years - if the conditions are right.
A female will spend 30 days incubating her egg in the nest and then a further 12 weeks caring for her nestling until it’s ready to fledge.
Ms Hackett said glossies are ‘the ultimate ecological specialist’ and have had to contend with land clearing, fires, extreme weather events and even poaching for the black-market trade, which has put their species into further demise.
“They have a highly specific diet – they only feed on some species of she-oak, in this area specifically; Forest
“The seeds contained within she-oak cones are miniscule and they rely on them for all their nutritional requirements.
“They will return to the same ‘feed tree’ (often ignoring nearby trees full of cones) but, we are still working to understand their feeding patterns and seasonal factors impacting the availability of their food resources.”
The birds also prefer to nest in 1.5 meters deep hollows, which can only be found in old, established eucalyptus trees (living or dead).
It is estimated the 20192020 fires wiped out 25 per cent of their range in south-east Australia, further contributing to an already displaced and fragmented population.
It takes more than 200 years for a tree hollow to form before it can potentially be used as a nesting habitat for a glossy black-cockatoo.
Ms Hackett said Wildbnb has worked with local landholders to install artificial nesting hollows and has so far
Glossy black-cockatoos are one of Australia’s rarest cockatoos.
They are the smallest of Australia’s five blackcockatoo species at 45-50cm in length.
Although they are called ‘glossy’ they aren’t exactly glossy in appearance.
Male glossies have a brownish-black head colour, whereas the female glossies have distinctive, individually patches of yellow over their head and neck.
Adult males have a bright, solid red colour in their tail, while adult females have black with orange-yellow-red panels, often with black barring.
Glossy black-cockatoos don’t announce themselves as loudly or triumphantly as other black-cockatoo species and are generally elusive in nature.
Facts: According to Birdlife Australia fewer than 8000 glossy black-cockatoos remain in the wild across the country. Populations were once recorded as being in the tens of thousands.
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“Identifying areas of critical habitat to be protected will assist land managers, public and private, in making good decisions for glossies through their land management practices.
“We also want to expand areas of glossy habitat ensuring corridor connectivity across the landscape.”
The Glossies Northern Rivers project are conducting post-fire feeding habitat survey modelling, led by Dr Daniella Teixeira at QUT and the Glossy Black Conservancy.
In the meantime, more community members in the Northern Rivers are encouraged to get
involved with The Glossies Northern Rivers project, join the Glossy Squad and report sightings of the birds.
“A common anecdote we hear is ‘oh we used to see them lots, but not in recent years’.
“People are realising that we have to act now and that we can make an impact by working together.
“What people are observing in their little patch of the world is really important - citizen science has a huge role to play in the conservation of these birds.”
For further information about how to join the Glossy Squad visit: wildbnb.com.au
If you sometimes find yourself wondering what to do with common household waste items that don’t belong in your kerbside bins, the answer is probably just around the corner!
North Coast residents can drop small quantities of household problem wastes including handheld batteries, mobile phones, ink cartridges and x-rays for FREE at a conveniently located Community Recycling Station. There are 31 of these small drop off stations spread across the region in libraries, community centres and council administration centres. To find your closest CRS and what you can drop off, visit www.newaste.
org.au/crs or contact your local council.
Most handheld batteries can also be recycled at any B-cycle drop off point (https://bcycle. com.au) located at participating retailers including Woolworths,
Coles, Aldi, Bunnings and Battery World.
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy
A a standing-room-only gallery at the Clarence Valley Council chambers in Maclean could not contain its emotions during a fiery debate on a motion aimed to halt development on the West Yamba flood plain, More than 40 residents, who had earlier wielded a banner and placards outside the chamber, had come to support Deputy Mayor Cr Greg Clancy’s notice of motion, which sought to have vacant land in the region rezoned to stop it being developed.
His NOM asked that council put a planning proposal to the NSW Government calling on it to make changes to zoning allowing development on the flood plain.
Also in the gallery was Greens MLC and solicitor Sue Higginson, who had given a passionate deputation to the council earlier in the day, supporting Cr Clancy’s proposal.
Ms Higginson in her deputation said Cr Clancy’s NOM was sound and it was the councillors’ job to bring planning matters like this to the State Government, rather than rely on the government to make changes.
Mayor Ian Tiley and Cr Peter Johnson, could not participate in debate on the item because they were members of the Northern Region Planning Panel, which has an interest in this item and forbids members from taking part in this debate.
The mayor’s absence meant Cr Clancy was required to chair the meeting during debate on the item.
During debate, as it became obvious the NOM did not enjoy the support of the majority of the councillors left, the gallery became restless, forcing Cr Clancy to make
several calls for quiet and remind them they could be ordered from the room.
Cr Karen Toms and Cr Steve Pickering both interrupted the meeting to complain about the comments coming from the gallery and Cr Toms alleged she had heard a threat uttered.
During questions, councillors learned from the council’s director environment and planning, Adam Cameron, a planning proposal would take between 12-18 months to develop and cost at least $400,000.
Cr Toms questioned about her concerns the West Yamba Urban Release Area planning was part of a State Government planning instrument and the council’s attempts to overturn it would undermine a lengthy process involving State and Federal governments and consultation with the community and other stakeholders.
Cr Debrah Novak, who chairs the Clarence Valley
Floodplain Committee, said the committee was updating the Valley’s flood plain planning and the release of the update of the NSW Flood Plain Development Manual was imminent.
She had concerns information from these studies could conflict with information the planning proposal and inhibit its chance of success with the NSW Planning Minister, Paul Scully.
In debate Cr Clancy said halting development on the flood plain had support from the top down, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former NSW Premier Dominic Perottet both saying it had to end.
He said former Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis had offered to lobby for the rezoning and the councils Community Climate Change Committee called on council to deal with flooding issue arising because development approvals requiring massive importation of fill to West Yamba building
sites had created flood problems during extreme weather events.
He said the council had sound legal advice, including some from Ms Higginson, advising council it would not be liable to compensate developers if vacant land was rezoned.
“Sue Higginson, solicitor and Greens member and Member of the Legislative Council, advises the only time the council or the state government is required to compensate landowners is when it intends to acquire and or reserve land for a public purpose, such as open space or public reserve within the meaning of the Local Government Act (1993), a National Park or other land dedicated under the National Parks and Wildlife Act (1974), a public cemetery, a public hospital, a public railway, a public school or any other purpose that is prescribed as a public purpose, “ Cr Clancy said.
“Council’s own legal opinion supported this
view.”
He also noted the the 2022 Flood Inquiry Report July 29, 2022 said flood planning had not been effective.
“It (the report) states that in the evolution of flood planning the rhetoric of proactive processes (urging a risk-based approach to determining safe places to build) featured in many of the relevant policy releases over the decades,” Cr Clancy said. “However, it has been compromised in practice by short-term pragmatism often in the guidance documents that accompany the policies).”
Cr Jeff Smith, who seconded Cr Clancy’s NOM, said it gave the council a chance to show leadership in the community and be brave.
“Council exists for a time like this. The community is looking for leadership from its elected representative,” he said.
“It’s our time to show the State and surrounding areas that this is important
and this is where it’s going to start and for that I support this NOM.
“Where it takes us - it’s a risk, we’ve got to be brave - but it’s an important turning point, I hope, for flood plain management in the future.”
He also noted he had received a lot of support for rezoning to halt development, but none for more development.
“Leading up to this day, I have received 38 emails, there have been two deputations, a couple of phone calls and people pulling me up in the street,” he said.
“Meanwhile supporters of the WYURA , zero. Zero. I have never heard anyone support the WYURA to me.”
But support for the NOM ended there.
Cr Bill Day brought a foreshadowed motion: that the mayor, on behalf of the council, make a submission to NSW Premier, the Hon Chris Minns and the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Hon
Paul Scully, copying the Member for Clarence Richie Williamson, MLA, seeking commitment that the NSW Government will support and indemnify council in the event of a litigation occurring should CVC seek rezoning of WYURA based on the impacts of further development on the environment and the risk to human life and property from future flooding.
He said he agreed with much of what Crs Clancy and Smith had said, but was concerned the council was going out on a limb needlessly.
“I’m wary of Clarence Valley Council pioneering reforms in the way outlined by the NOM,” he said.
“I seriously doubt we
He also had legal concerns with the council pioneering a policy of “back zoning” which had not been tried in any other local government area.
“I would rather see this motion come forward after the update flood model, after the NSW Flood Plain Development Manual had been released,” he said.
“But it’s come to council today and it’s not the right time to be reviewing this without the latest information that’s available.”
Cr Toms was the most strident critic of the NOM.
She downplayed the significance of the flooding, say “it’s flooding from rain from the sky”.
She noted that many streets in Yamba were blocked, but disputed
jumping the gun with the NOM.
“We are a council, we don’t make the laws. They are legislated zone laws. Why would we lead with our chin and be the first one in Australia to try, at ratepayers’ cost, that’s my thing. They feel we can change the zoning.
“We cannot change the zoning. We have to rely on Mr Scully to agree to change the zoning. And at the moment he’s sitting on his hands and not doing a thing,” she said.
“Maybe I’m being unfair as he’s a new minister and maybe he’s being briefed by some staff.
“And the same with our new premier. Why aren’t they acting?”
Cr Toms claimed Yamba residents’ fears were
it’s now in our LEP and Lismore who you would think would want that in straight away, almost didn’t get up last Tuesday. 6-5,” she said.
“Why is West Yamba such a dangerous place to build houses?”
Cr Novak urged the councillors not to vote for the NOM and wait for the committee she chaired’s work to be finished.
She said it would take around 12 months, which would bring it in ahead of a planning proposal.
And she had concerns that it only dealt with one small section of the Valley, when there were other flood-affected areas. She said the planning proposal would not be fully armed when it went to the NSW Government.
“I am happy to lead with my chin,” she said. I am pioneer in this place. You know I can do this. I have
“But hell, I am not going backing me. And that is an arsenal of information and
deputation had shown the council needed to take a leading role in informing the State of the need for zoning changes in West Yamba because continually waiting for more studies was delaying dealing with the problem.
He also noted the CSIRO was breaking down its responses to climate change to smaller areas, but he said the most pressing need the council had was to stop “putting people in harm’s way”.
“Putting houses on the flood plain is not the way out of it,” he said. “And I’m disappointed we have more people speaking against the motion than for it.
“But all I know is I have done all I can to convince the other councillors. I don’t know what else I could say. I don’t know what else I could do.”
Put to a vote the motion was lost 5-2 and Cr Day’s foreshadowed motion was debated.
Cr Toms attacked it saying I was strange to ask the NSW Premier to indemnify the council for potential rezoning.
indemnifying CVC, should we seek rezoning?
Which we said we are not going to.”
In his right of reply Cr Day admitted his motion from “not perfect” but necessary to “start the ball rolling”.
It was lost 4-3, withs Crs Toms, Clancy, Novak and Alison Whaites against.
Ms Higginson was scathing of the way the motion was by debated.
Like many in the gallery, she left early, saying “You’ve missed the boat,” as she left the chamber.
“I’m so sorry for what you had to hear. It was in no uncertain terms insulting,” she said.
“The debate actually became incoherent and very worrying on the part of some.
“The lack of qualification and understanding of the planning system is concerning. The motion was such a sound, reasonable and proactive proposal.
comprehensive planning
He said Ms Higginson’s
“It doesn’t make sense to me and if I was a minister and premier I would be scratching my head too,” she said.
“What government is going to support
“We will continue to work for what we know is right.”
During a break after the vote, Cr Clancy said he would bring the NOM back to council in three months.
Yamba
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It’s about time now we have a new labour government to get rid of planning panels and give power back to councils on the issue of land development In addition both federal and state governments have to ban building on flood plains and any land that requires fill .what don’t people get we have to stop pandering to the
rich and developers and destroying both amenity and actual endangerment during floods of loss of life and buildings with global warming a real issue not a fantasy and El Nino and la Nina swapping places each couple of years flooding will get ever more severe as will drought so only responsible building needs to happen in areas that need no fill.
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Mr Duncan, I don’t agree with you about Donald Trump in NRTimes 20/4/23, as you have been listening to the misleading mainstream media. Trump has made-up charges against him to stop him running for President again and to get our eyes off the real fraudsters in America – the Deep State Cabal running the Biden Administration. E.g. the deception is so bad that it appears they have an actor playing Joe Biden’s role as President wearing a mask like this 10 sec video shows as he looks different to several years ago? https://tv.projectmatilda. com/watch/the-actorplaying-joe-bidenreveals-his-mask_ diyeHNJj8GbYu52.html
And if you don’t believe masks can change what a person looks like, check out this 22 sec video https:// tv.projectmatilda. com/watch/ hollywood-mask-magic_ fmisIkJ2PWj151V.html
Trump’s home may have been raided first back in August 2022 but Biden’s home was also raided later and I bet you will find more incriminating evidence in the documents at Biden’s home as Trump’s documents were declassified while he was President but not so Biden’s documents while he was Vice President. Similarly, Trump may be the first arrested, but he is really the ‘fall guy’ for the fake Biden who will be arrested next and everything that Biden has signed and changed since taking over from
Trump will be null and void as fraud vitiates everything.
Yes, the courts are going to be busy, not with charges against Trump but with handling all the voting fraud from the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 mid-term elections plus the footage of the 6 Jan 2021 so-called trumpedup riot. There is even
a lawsuit in against 383 congressmen who didn’t do their job when they ignored the fraudulent claims lodged in the 2020 election.
So, I believe the real Trumpty Dumpty is the Biden Administration as when it falls the show is over and Trump marches back in.
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Last month I mentioned the importance of leadership in our communities and how I was looking forward to my upcoming school leader’s events in Lismore and Grafton. It was fantastic to see over 300 people attend the Lismore event and over 500 people at the Grafton event.
Naomi Moran was my guest speaker in Lismore. As General Manager of the Koori Mail and as a significant community leader during Lismore’s floods, Naomi gave an inspirational speech about her background and the importance of leadership. My Grafton guest speaker was Cate McQuillan. Cate is best known for being the writer and director of Dirtgirlworld and gave an account of her incredible journey creating “out there” children’s programming shown in over 128 countries around the globe.
Student leaders play an important role in the life of their school community and it’s important to recognise them and thank them. I would like to thank the students, teachers, mums, dads, carers and grandparents who came along to the events and Naomi and Cate for telling their stories. It was also wonderful this month to recognise
a number of young local sporting champions excelling in their sports and representing our region at a State, National or International level.
Congratulations to:
Clayton Wilkinson from Casino – Swimming
Piper Coughran from Swan Bay – Athletics
Abbie Yourell from Evans Head - Swimming
Aidan Arnison from Evans Head – Swimming
Hezakiah Brown from Woodenbong- Athletics
Felicity Walker from Alstonville - Swimming
Jaiden Sanders from Wollongbar - Athletics
Oscar O’Mara from Alstonville - Touch Football
Taj Doyle from Alstonville - Athletics
Alanna Bromhead from Goonellabah –Swimming
Amirah Shah from Lismore – Athletics
Beth Lockwood from Caniaba – Swimming
Cooper Williams from Caniaba - Cricket
Daniel Frey from Nimbin – Athletics
Lachlan O’Sullivan from Lismore – Softball
Logan Connolly from Lismore – Netball
Mikayla Frey from Nimbin – Athletics
Saffron Anderson from Goonellabah –Equestrian
Malachi Canning from Caniaba - Athletics
Bessie Dungey from Waterview Heights - Surf
Life Saving
Brock Harrison from Grafton - Darts
Jordyn McSkimming from Grafton - Surf Life Saving
Molly Dungey from Waterview Heights - Surf Life Saving
Shaniqua Williams from Grafton - Hockey
Ella Jenner from Yamba - Basketball
Ewan Clowes from Sapphire BeachVolleyball
Brock Stubbs from Emerald Beach - Motor Sport
Lara Hannaford from Woolgoolga - Surf Life Saving
Maggie Carr from Mullaway – Canoeing
Succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination –parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.
I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with $550 grants through the Local Sporting Champions program.
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If you visit www.sportaus.gov. au and go to Grants and Funding you can apply there.
What does Dave the Deckie do when he fnds a shark in his net?
By Samantha ElleyTitle: Dave the Deckie: A Shark In the Net
Author: Jeff Townsend
Publisher: Shawline
Publishing
Price: $18.95
A change of pace is as good as a holiday and reading the children’s book Dave the Deckie:
A shark in the net, is just that.
It’s no secret that Dave the Deckie loves his job as he travels the oceans.
Along with his larger than life Skipper, they travel in a wooden prawn trawler and have many adventures.
On this particular
adventure we read how Dave handles the situation when they discover a shark in their prawning net.
Local author Dave Burston, is better known as MrChipz at the schools he has worked at, including Coraki and Evans River K-12. He wanted to write a story for his children and grandchildren of some of his actual adventures. is is his rst book, with the promise of more to come.
e book is beautifully illustrated by Canadian Aaron Wolf, who has a passion to create worlds and the characters of these lands.
Tweed Shire Council is seeking community feedback on how best to make up a $1.6 million shortfall in the 2023/24 Budget, with two options placed on public exhibition.
Council is seeking to apply for a 2.35% rise in general rates (known as a Special Rate Variation or SRV) in addition to the 4.0% pegged rate rise already approved for the Tweed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) – an independent body that determines the level of rates able to be collected by councils across NSW.
As part of this process, Council has called for community input on whether they support the SRV or would prefer to see Council find the additional funds required by reducing service levels.
Mayor of Tweed
Shire Chris Cherry said the community is being asked to provide feedback ahead of a Council decision on the issue scheduled for the June meeting.
find an additional $1.6 million in our budget for the next financial year to meet the rising costs of delivering services and to ensure our information systems are up to date and secure.
“We are asking residents if they would support a small rate rise or opt for a reduction in services instead. This feedback will inform Council when we come to vote on this issue at the June meeting, in what is arguably the most important decision we will make this year.”
The extra costs Council needs to fund include:
• compliance officers previously funded by environmental enforcement levies recently removed by the NSW Government
• upgrading core IT business systems to make it easier and safer to do business with Council
• additional cyber security
• increased insurance premiums.
of two ways:
• Increase Council’s revenue through a Special Rate Variation by increasing rates by an additional 2.35% above the rate peg increase of 4%. The 2.35% increase represents an average rate rise of $37.55 for the year — or on average of 72 cents a week — per ratepayer.
• Option two is to look at ways to reduce costs. The only way we can do that is to reduce some of Council’s service levels to the community.
Some of the services that may be affected include the potential to close Kingscliff Library, reduce road and park maintenance levels including pothole repair, reduce opening hours at Council’s three aquatic centres, reduce the scale of Council’s new animal pound – among other service reductions.
Council to reduce its current level of service?” she said.
“I urge all of you to have your say on the options. If you have never given your input into a Council decision before, this is the time to do it.”
You can order Dave the Deckie through www. shawlingpublishing.com.
“Just like rising living costs are hitting the hip-pockets of everyday Australians, they are also hitting Council’s bottom line,” Cr Cherry said.
“Council needs to
An unprecedented growth in development applications since the COVID-19 pandemic is another challenge, with additional staff required to help reduce processing times.
Council can fund this extra $1.6 million in one
Cr Cherry urged all residents to provide their feedback by taking part in a survey on the issue.
“Council is now asking the community what you think about these two options: Would you accept a small increase in rates so Council can maintain current service levels to the community, or would you prefer
Visit yoursaytweed. com.au/srv to find out more details and tell us what you think before 4 pm on Friday 26 May. You can also register for upcoming Community Conversations where there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Community Conversations will be held in Tweed Heads on Monday 15 May and in Murwillumbah on Tuesday 16 May. Register to receive more details via the link on the Your Say Tweed page. To find out more about how Council rates are calculated, visit tweed. nsw.gov.au/ ratesexplained and watch the animated video.
For more information on the Draft 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 2023/24 Operational Plan, including more details on the SRV, view the report presented to Councillors in their meeting on 20 April 2023 at tweed.nsw.gov. au/council-meetings
About the Project Art Pharmacy in collaboration with Health Infrastructure NSW has commissioned 36 artworks by 9 artists local to the Northern Rivers region for the Lismore Base Hospital’s new art trail. Each artwork has been influenced by the hospital floor’s themes of greenery, water and flowers, and speaks to elements such as healing, Country, peace and connection. Guided by an art narrative of ‘sanctuary’ and what it means to be in a safe and nurturing collective place, the artists have spent the past year producing their spectacular artworks for this internal art trail. Each artwork will also be allocated its own art therapy kit, for the patients of Lismore Base Hospital to connect and engage with through conversation and exercises.
Lismore Base Hospital Director of Nursing, Narelle Gleeson, said “exposure to the arts has a profoundly beneficial impact, improving patient health and wellbeing and through its use in health promotion and messaging, improving health literacy for individuals and the wider community.”
“This art trail reflects the strength and creativity of
Dylan Bolt, Blue Haven, 2022. Photo: Lisa Gough
the Lismore community, and how willing they were to support healing in the Hospital.”
Artists
Dylan Bolt is an Indigenous Australian painter from Bundjalung Country whose practice explores his relationship with the ocean, as well as the relationship between animals and their environments.
Emily Imeson, 2022 winner of the Paddington Art Prize, examines how landscape painting can be an important tool in responding to the twenty-first-century effects of climate change, and impending ecological issues.
Frances Belle Parker is an Indigenous painter from Yaegl Country whose practice explores her relationship with the Ulgundahi Island where her mother grew up.
work explores how we remember the places we have visited.
Born in Tweed Heads, Leah Bartholomew uses her art to explore an abstract representation of the beauty found in the plants and wildlife of her local environment.
Byron Bay artist Matthew Sansom explores a creative narrative through his artwork that tells stories of nature, light and design.
Koori artist Sylvia Khan was born at the Lismore Base Hospital and through her art interprets her connection to her Aboriginality.
Tiffany Kingston is a Byron Bay-based painter whose practice awakens a greater understanding of the preciousness of all living things through the natural environment.
and the relationships that exist in the natural world.
Art Pharmacy is one of Australia’s leading art consultancies who implement creative visions and strategically curate art and cultural projects. The team have previously worked on significant projects in the public realm, and see these as a platform to bring high-quality and meaningful art into the everyday lives of all Australians.
Tom Wolff, Untitled, 2022. Photo: Lisa Gough
Karyn Fendley is a landscape artist from Mullumbimby, whose
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Lennox Head artist Tom Wolff is a photographer and writer who captures stories of people, places
Art Pharmacy’s goal has always been to keep our Australian creative community thriving. As a B-Corp certified organisation, Art Pharmacy has worked hard to promote emerging and established local artists through placecentric projects to give back to the Australian creative community and empower both artists and creative suppliers.
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Byron Shire Council is cracking down on people who are holiday letting secondary dwellings that were approved for affordable housing.
Mayor Michael Lyon said it’s time to take a close look at people who had development applications approved for secondary dwellings but are using these properties for tourist accommodation.
“The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) is still to hand
down its decision after its inquiry into Council’s Planning Proposal to cap short term rental accommodation to 90 days in the majority of the Byron Shire,” Mayor Lyon said.
“While I am confident the IPC will come out in support of Council, there is more that we, as an organisation, can do to try to free up more long-term housing for people,” he said.
Applications for new homes and secondary
dwellings may now be approved with the condition that they are not to be used for shortterm or holiday rentals.
“In addition to this, staff will be enforcing consent conditions for existing properties that do not have approval for shortterm accommodation,” Mayor Lyon said.
“From 2011 to 2019 Council was providing people with financial incentives to develop secondary dwellings on their properties as a
way of providing more affordable housing, but while we had the best of intentions, things didn’t go according to plan.
“Some people realised they could make more money by holiday letting and in the end there was no evidence of any increase in housing stock so Council stopped waiving development fees.
“Staff will now start checking development consents along with doing targeted
investigations into what properties are being used for and if necessary, we will take owners to court,” Mayor Lyon said.
“We are asking the NSW Government to allow us to do more to curb holiday letting and we also need to step up to the plate.
“We have recently received clarity about Council’s ability to enforce consent conditions and we now understand a successful case can be
made against people who are holiday letting their properties in contravention of their development approvals.
“While this will involve the allocation of resources, solving the issue of housing affordability will require a range of solutions of which this is one,” Mayor Lyon said. For media interviews contact Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, on 0435 646 365.
Electric Vehicle Council
The Electric Vehicle Council has welcomed Australia’s frst National Electric Vehicle Strategy but warns the government must act swiftly and boldly to calibrate and enforce Australia’s fuel effciency standards.
Electric Vehicle Council
chief executive Behyad Jafari said: “There’s
a long road ahead for Australia to catch up with the rest of the world on electric vehicle policy, but this strategy can accelerate progress.
“It’s a relief that an Australian Government has fnally committed to fuel effciency standards, which have been operational in the US and Europe for decades. But with those jurisdictions now leaping
forward in terms of ambition Australia must bring in strong standards that keep pace with the modern world. If we squib it on the detail Australia will remain the world’s dumping ground for dated, high-emission vehicles.
“Australia is lagging behind as one of the last developed countries without any fuel effciency standards.
From the US to Europe and across the ditch in New Zealand, strong fuel effciency standards are providing drivers with more EV choice and reducing harmful emissions.
“Having fuel effciency standards in Australia in line with global markets will save motorists hundreds of dollars on fuel each year and give them more affordable
electric vehicles to choose from.
“If Australia is serious about developing a local EV value chain to secure our future prosperity, the frst crucial step to secure investment is to demonstrate we have a strong local market for these products. This will only be possible through the introduction of a globally-competitive fuel effciency standard
that accelerates local adoption.
“We will be working closely with the government as it designs a fuel effciency standard for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Australia has a bright and clean electric future just around the corner, but only if we get the policy settings right today.”
“Leemo has views on just about anything”
tranquil happy place instead of the vacuous space it generally occupies.’ Oooh
Crikey, her shouting was like the hoarse peal of Vultures on a kill. ‘Leemo, you are an inordinately rude & ill mannered cat. What the hell is C.O.W. erapy anyhow?
‘Leemo Cat’ here. My morning reverie was rudely interrupted by ‘Mum Jane’ screeching like a demented parrot. ‘LEEMO, get in here
RIGHT NOW, pronto.’
Aaaarrgh…with a rush of trepidation I KNEW she had discovered my ‘accident’. (Pray Leemo Pray!) Oh well, I’ll just make it up. I went inside and found her by following the sound of the rude words emanating from her ‘Hobby’ room. She was in a t of rampage, so much so she was shaking and red faced. Eeek! (I found this most unattractive)
‘Leemo, sit down and answer everything I ask you, applying Gospel truth. (I reckon I can get outta this ‘cos she didn’t ask me to sign a Stat.Dec.) ‘Firstly, have you per chance noticed me patiently sorting little shapes in past weeks, putting di erent shapes in small cardboard trays?’ OK, I’m happy to answer that question. ‘Yes
Mumsie my treasure… oopsie, she shouted at me to ‘cut the suck-up rubbish’ and answer.
OK then! ‘Yep, I have noticed.’ She went on, ‘well, did it perhaps cross your tiny mind that there was a purpose to my actions that meant something?’
(I ‘thought’ to myself, NUP, it didn’t you silly old woman!) ‘Errrr, not really Mum, apart from thinking you were doing C.O.W. erapy in an attempt to bring your frame of mind into a calm,
Well?’ Hmmm. I deduced I was already deep enough in poo stu , so I told her ‘C.O.W. means Crabby Old Woman Mum’. Whew, respite appeared in the form of her doing VERY deep breathing muttering ‘stay calm Jane, JUST stay calm’. I took the chance make her a cup of tea. Some time later she spoke again with an undertone of threat? ‘Right Leems, I am going to tell you something so you bloody well LISTEN!
e little shapes I have been sorting form what is called a Jigsaw Puzzle. Once sorted, the challenge is to put them all together to create a ni y picture. My Puzzle is a photo of a painting by Margaret Olley called ‘Margaret’s Chair.’ Now, what I WANT you to explain to me is WHY you would choose to do a wee in 2 of the cardboard trays with Jigsaw shapes in them? Some shapes
FLOATED’ Oh pi e, easy peasy! ‘Well Mum, it was raining that night. I had to wee but was too tired to go downstairs to my tray. I found the little trays of, frankly, rather strange litter on a trunk covered by a green kinda cover like so grass. I reckoned you had put these mini trays out for meesie and my big weesie. It was hard to scoop and bury it neatly, but I managed. Mum, don’t buy THAT litter again, OK?’ Crikey, she just fainted. I prayed that when she woke up she’d forget about all the bbies I’ve told. (I SIMPLY was not going out in the rain or going down all those stairs just to do a wee!) (PS.. Humans are strange.. why would anyone chop a perfectly good picture into bits to put it all back together again?) Ponder? Nitey nite. Leemo.
The Boaty Boys, a men's health and fitness group from Lennox Head, are gearing up for their latest charity event. From Wednesday, 3 May to Friday, 5 May, the group will embark on The Shaking Hands Tour, a 100km paddle down the Wilsons/Richmond River, starting from Lismore and ending at Ballina.
Carlo Maestri and Taama Jones, two of the coordinators of the Shaking Hands Tour, have played crucial roles in the organisation of this event.
“We're really looking forward to the Shaking Hands Tour. It's a great opportunity for us to do something meaningful and make a real difference,” Maestri said.
“Last year we completed a 48 hour running
challenge for charity, so this year we thought we would take our fundraising efforts to the water. The paddle will raise money for The Healthy Minds Club, Parkinson's Disease research, Our Kids Lismore and Revive the Northern Rivers, all charities close to our hearts,” he said. The Boaty Boys are training hard for the paddle, spending hours on the water each week to build up their endurance. They are looking forward to the challenge, knowing that it will be tough but rewarding.
“The boys are putting in a solid effort to prepare for the paddle. Many of them have had little experience with long paddles, but seeing how committed and dedicated
everyone is to the cause is truly inspiring,” Jones said.
The group has received incredible support from various local businesses and organisations. The Rotary Club of Ballina, Elders Lennox Head, Lennox Pizza, Club Lennox, The Station Grocer, The Ball and All Podcast, and Yulli's Brew have all come together to help the Boaty Boys raise funds for their chosen charities.
Jones expressed his gratitude towards the sponsors, saying, "Without their support, we couldn't have pulled this off. It's amazing to see so many people coming together to back us up on this journey." If you'd like to support this worthy cause, you can make a direct transfer to the Rotary
Club Ballina on Richmond's account: Rotary Club Ballina on Richmond BSB: 722 744 Acc: 100129705
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Alternatively, you can show your support by purchasing a supporter ticket from the Shaking Hands Tour Eventbrite page at www.eventbrite. com.au/e/619547783097. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will be donated directly to the supported charities. The Shaking Hands Tour will commence at 7am on Wednesday, 3 May, from the Lismore Rowing Club. Community members are encouraged to come along and cheer the Boaty Boys on as they start their journey.
Young renters on youth allowance sharing a typical two bedroom fat have only $13 a day to cover food transport, medicine, utilities, and other costs, according to an alarming new analysis by Homelessness Australia.
To coincide with Youth Homelessness Matters Day, the peak body conducted a two year longitudinal analysis, cross-referencing the cost of 50 per cent rent of a two bedroom apartment against the maximum income support payment available to a young person living away from home.
While overall incomes support payments increased 10 per cent in two years (due to CPI indexing), rents surged 24%. A young person who paid 64% of their income two years ago to share a two bedroom unit will now have to pay 73% of their income.
“After paying rent a young person on income support in Australia has only $13 a day to cover food, transport, medicine, power, and other costs. Unless there’s some magic pudding we’re not aware of, this is a ridiculous expectation,” said Kate Colvin, CEO of Homelessness Australia.
“The reality is landlords will not rent to a young person whose budget is stretched this thinly, making it almost impossible for young people who can’t live safely at home to fnd somewhere to live.
“We urgently need to lift Youth Allowance and Commonwealth Rent Assistance so young people have the income they need to avoid homelessness. By failing to act, we are condemning growing numbers of young people to homelessness and poverty. It’s impossible to develop skills and experience or attain an education when you’re
hungry or unsure of where you will sleep.”
The latest fgures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that each year 39,300 children and young people aged 15-24 come to homelessness
services alone. Many cannot be safely reunited with family and need long term housing and support.
“It is harder and harder for homelessness services to fnd young people a rental home
and when they do, the rent is eye-wateringly expensive. If we want to give the next generation a genuine shot in life, the least we can do is give them the income they need to survive.”
RICHMOND Valley Council’s involvement in a long-running class action against multinational insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (JLT) has come to an end, with the NSW Supreme Court ruling in favour of JLT.
Richmond Valley Council began the NSW Supreme Court action on behalf of a number of councils in 2018, alleging JLT breached its broker duties and arranged cover at less advantageous rates than were available.
The class action was funded by leading global litigation funders Harbour Fund III LP, with legal services provided by
Sydney-based law frm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
The Court found that JLT did not provide the alleged broking services, nor make the alleged recommendations.
Council’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said it was surprising to be told by the Court that JLT was not acting for Council and did not owe Council a fduciary duty, given Council historically relied on JLT as a broker to test the market as indicated in its commentary and marketing documentation.
Mr Macdonald said
many NSW councils would also be surprised to be told that.
He said although disappointed with the outcome, leadership on this issue was necessary for the beneft of all NSW ratepayers.
“We remain glad we joined forces with Mid-Western Regional Council and Parkes Shire Council to lead the action and shine a light on the conduct of JLT and, from what we hear in the industry, some of its practices have now changed as a result,” Mr Macdonald said.
“It was important to stand up for local
Work will begin shortly on repairs and maintenance to several footbridges in the Byron Shire.
First on the agenda are repairs to the Belongil Creek Bridge walkway in May, with most of the work to occur at night to avoid disruption. Other footbridges will have minor maintenance works carried out including:
• Tallow Creek footbridge at Suffolk Park
• Helen Street footbridge at South Golden Beach
• Brunswick Heads footbridge.
The work is expected to be finished by the end of May.
Phil Holloway, Director Infrastructure Services, said that the works were part of the basic maintenance program.
“Work will include replacing timber decking and repairing other timber components including kerbs and barriers.” “Whilst we would love to do significant improvements to some of these footbridges, we have to
work within budgetary constraints.
“We hope to secure grant funding in the future to make these footbridges better by upgrading or replacing them,” he said.
The cost of the footbridge maintenance works is approximately $185,000.
Information on this project is on Council’s website.
For media enquiries contact Council’s Media and Comms team on 02 6626 7320.
government and we did that with 18 other NSW councils, however, the Court reached its decision and we accept it. We will not be appealing the judgment.”
In 2017, Council put its
insurance out to tender, and obtained an instant saving of 53 per cent on the premium it was previously paying when using JLT’s services.
Council will continue to test the market for its insurance premiums,
which provides a better understanding of the comparable prices on offer, as well as the quality of cover and the service being provided, which has proven superior under its new insurer Civic Risk Mutual.
Held over the weekend of May 6-7 this year, with a special taster event on Friday 5th, the NRF Harvest Food Trail is guaranteed to be a very Northern Rivers experience, refecting on and celebrating the distinctive provenance of our region’s food.
AFTER having spent much of my adult life reflecting on the concept of simplicity, time and time again I’ve come to the conclusion that there is nothing simple whatsoever about being simple. Right throughout history I think we humans have struggled with fathoming what constitutes simplicity in our own lives, let alone putting anything that resembles it into practice. The Romans had an expression that perhaps touched on the essence, albeit aim of simplicity; their phrase was ‘simplex munditiis’, or ‘be simple in one’s sophistication’, as opposed to being basically rough, unpolished or rude. “Simplicity,” aptly said American technologist John Maeda, “is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.” Swap the word obvious for superfluous, and you have a definition that more aptly covers each base in the everyday game of being simple.
While lived simplicity is generally noticeable from up close as it is from afar, one fascinating quirk relating to this notion presents in Scandinavia. In three of the four nations (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) that comprise this highly progressive region of the world; simplicity is referred to in each language as ‘enkelhed’, and yet when it comes to their northern neighbour Finland, their word for simplicity is the anything but simple ‘yksinkertaisuus’.
While words for simplicity are one thing, actions for this ultimate of inclinations are quite another. As such, there have been figures in world history that have vied for supremacy when it comes to outright personifying the simple life. First was an ancient Greek philosopher called Diogenes, who
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famously lived in a barrel and once replied to Alexander the Great: “move to the side, you’re blocking out my sunlight,” when he was asked what could be done for him. If that retort wasn’t immortality inducing enough, then how’s the wily old philosopher’s response to the great general’s comment, “If I were not Alexander, then I should wish to be Diogenes.” To which Diogenes shrugged, “If I were not Diogenes, I would still wish to be Diogenes.”
Wanting for little, if not getting by without needing one solitary thing more, isn’t just the essence of simplicity, it is evidently the reason and rounded rhetoric behind why such an approach to life is so worth adopting. None other than Isaac Newton once professed, “Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy… Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.”
A notion that could very well have summarised what prompted the American Henry David Thoreau to venture into the woods of Massachusetts for two years in the 1840s and write his book ‘Walden’, which became one of the great odes to simplicity, and living as nature intended. It personally affected me after reading it that I booked a flight to America 12-years ago just to retrace his enigmatic footsteps, not to mention his trail-blazing thought lines at Walden Pond.
As if it were a query that could mount serious doubt on anyone’s focus, purpose or agenda, Thoreau once surmised, “Our life is frittered away by detail… So, simplify the problem of life, distinguish the necessary and the real. Probe the earth to see where your main roots run.”
The Harvest Food Trail offers a unique opportunity for you to meet with local farmers, producers, growers, distillers and chefs to celebrate and experience all the incredible food & beverage the Northern Rivers has to offer. It includes farm tours, behind the scene insights, free tastings, chef workshops, fnedining, BBQ lunches, distillery and brewery tastings and so much more!
So what is on offer over the weekend 6-7 May 2023?
The Oyster Shed overlooking Birds Bay is offering the freshest of oysters with local fnger lime paired with a drink. Multi-award winning Potager restaurant is offering a lazy Sunday lunch with a three course menu. Enjoy garden views, great food and good old-fashioned hospitality.
Sunshine Sugar is opening up fve of their sugar cane farms across the Northern Rivers. Enjoy a frst hand introduction to the NSW sugar industry which has been a thriving agricultural sector in the Northern Rivers for over 150 years.
At the amazing Tweed River House you can enjoy an afternoon soiree on the riverside lawns taking in the river and hinterland views.
The Gin Experience is featuring handcrafted cocktails along with a tapas style menu and gin masterclass at Eungella. More award-winning restaurants with Pipit offering a special Coastal Fine Dining menu over the weekend where guests can glimpse the whole cooking process and Mavis’s Kitchen at
Over to Lismore LGA the Café at Nimbin Bush Theatre have curated a special Harvest Food Trail three-course lunch, featuring produce from their garden, with members of their food community providing insight into food production and a local musician entertaining guests.
Nimbin Valley Dairy is offering a tasting of their cheese range, along with a talk and farm tour and explanation of the Australian artisan cheese industry. Kids can enjoy a sausage sandwich, yoghurt and fruit on the farm tour.
Stockpot Kitchen in Lismore city has a WHOLE HOG HO DOWN; a whole pig sourced from local farmer Cromwell farms will be smoked on site with a feast of sides and a dessert sourced from their farm garden and locally. The event will be a buffet style family backyard BBQ with local Lismore rockabilly band “The Linelockers” playing and a full cocktail bar.
Misty Creek Agroforestry in Booyong have a curated picnic BBQ of farm grown chicken and produce, a farm tour and a discussion on regenerative agriculture while all weekend Dhezi Deli in Bexhill will showcase an endless waterfall of exquisite cheeses and gourmet delights from the local area.
For more farming action Marquis Macadamias and Avilla Farm in Alstonville have a macadamia tour experience, where you can learn about the cultivation and harvesting of this amazing nut, while enjoying the natural beauty of Avilla Farm.
Five Sixty Farms in South Gunurimba have an organic experience on their microgreen
property and will be creating lunch with Secret Chef utilising their produce, with an informative look at microgreens hosted by their director who will advise on the benefts of organic food and the scientifcally proven studies of potency that microgreens offer for inner wellbeing.
Byron Shire is jammed packed! This year the Harvest Food Trail launches on Friday with a special taster event and bush tucker food
experience. You will be able to learn all about foraging, cooking and growing Australian Native Foods with three of the most formidable and talented local women as well as experience the famous Mullumbimby Farmers Market – which showcases the region’s fnest local producers and artisan products.
Santos Organics in Mullum and Byron have a farm-to-plate experience with an organic seasonal sample plate while showcasing
their favourite local producers and artisans offerings. Australia’s Manuka in Tyagarah are opening their honey farm where you can learn about natures antibiotic and superfood; Manuka Honey.
Over at The Farm in Ewingsdale a collaboration with Three Blue Ducks offers a unique behind the scenes tour to learn about sustainable farming practices and a walk through their syntropic farming system, along with a tasting of seasonal produce from the food forest, pastries from Bread Social and coffee. Ready for a relaxing beverage, Stone and Wood and 100 Mile Table invite you to their Beers and Bites experience. Enjoy a tapas-style menu full of juicy, local ingredients matched perfectly with fresh and fabulous beers, while Barrio are doing what Barrio does best with a special barbecue event featuring local pork from Bangalow Sweet Pork.. Enjoy BBQ pork neck and coleslaw rolls and Pork ribs with Oomite
glaze while nearby at Lord Byron Distillery you can drop in to visit the family owned distillery and taste their world class rums with a special food pop-up.
Brookfarm at McLeod’s Shoot are opening their orchards with founders the Brooks offering a farm tour and talk on the regenerative transformation of the family farm. Witness the fourishing local biodiversity and the positive impact it has had on the production of nutritious gourmet muesli, granola, premium nuts and snacks, in an environmentally responsible way. While there you should visit Cape Byron Distillery to enjoy an afternoon of spirits, music, friends, and food. Explore the rainforest with a Brookie’s G&T in hand, they will also be slinging delicious burgers. For those enjoying a fne-dining experience Forest have a long, lazy lunch. This special event will hero the mouthwatering Bangalow Sweet Pork with each of the three-courses will
be paired with a curated range of wines.
In Bangalow, Common People Brewing Co have a specially designed Harvest Food Trail set menu. You can enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu of three delicious courses with perfectly paired beers or wines.
Harvest in Newrybar have a special Sunday lunch overlooking the gardens with some of the fnest food, Australian wine and cocktails in the region. At Zentveld’s Coffee Farm you can start your busy day with a coffee on an actual coffee farm. Enjoy full Barista service with pastries on the deck and a guided walk through the coffee rows also in Newrybar Duck Creek Macadamias are offering free tastings with their farm gate open.
In Richmond Valley you could begin at the Casino Farmers Market to experience all of the fabulous foods, fowers and fun that the Richmond Valley has to offer. There will be chats with farmers and artisans while sampling
a range of their products as local musicians showcase their talents.
At Gracemere Farmstead in Yorklea you can tour the property to gain and understanding of the benefts of regularly moving of their different animals. There is so much to see and do with farm produce available for sale at the end of the farm tour.
At Mongogarie Olives you can visit the family owned olive grove, with 1,300 olive trees producing extra virgin olive oil, table olives and olive tapenade and Richmond Mushrooms in Evans Head are opening their doors with a tour of a commercial mushroom farm, nestled on the edge of the Bundjalung National Park.
This year there is a special fnale event at Sugar Beacdh Ranch in Ballina with a fun-flled afternoon with a special performance by ‘The Buckley’s’. Tickets include access to the ranch, a delicious plate and welcome drink with bar service available.. BYO picnic rug, umbrella and chairs.
“The Gold Coast is proud to have been home to this very special multi-award-winning festival for the past 22 years. If you haven’t already got enough reasons to visit the Gold Coast, here’s another! Where else can you see some of the world’s best rhythm and blues musicians just steps from some of the globes’ best stretches of beach.” –Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. You won’t miss a beat of this beachside blues extravaganza with the upgraded festival app providing the perfect companion to your Blues on Broadbeach
• Blues on Broadbeach returns for its 22nd annual festival.
• Blues on Broadbeach 2023 will take place across four days from 18-21 May 2023.
• The festivals is held on the Gold Coast in the beachside destination of Broadbeach.
• Blues on Broadbeach hosts a line-up of more than 65 acclaimed international and homegrown artists.
• The festival will take place across 16 stages, including both outdoor and indoor venues across the Broadbeach precinct.
• Produced by Major Events Gold Coast,
adventure, right in your pocket. Download the app in advance and make sure to plan ahead with schedules and alertsplus dive deeper with extra artist and event info, festival map and updates. Make sure to check out Blues on Broadbeach or follow the festival on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest rhythm and blues news!
Blues on Broadbeach is supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland, and is a feature on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
Blues on Broadbeach prides itself on delivering an authentic Blues experience.
• Blues on Broadbeach aims to showcase not just the big names, but those artists that are true to the festival and represent the very best of what Blues music has to offer.
• Blue on Broadbeach celebrates excellence in Blues’ craftsmanship and has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most beloved music festivals.
• This year’s lineup includes worldrenowned artists from the home of Blues, soul & rock ‘n’ roll Memphis, Tennessee
• Large Groups welcome (up to 30 persons)
• Day & Sunset Cruises of the Broadwater
• BYO Catering & Alcohol Service
• Special Packages Available
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Performing at Blues on Broadbeach on 19, 20 and 21 May this year, Kevin from Kevin Borich Express is looking forward to presenting his 20 something gig. “It used to be just on the grassy foreshore to the beach and over the years it has spread into the streets. I now call it the ‘latte festival’ because everything’s just there, you can wear your beautiful clothes and shoes and they
won’t get dirty, it’s all paved, there’s plenty of restaurants, heaps of different choices of where to eat, lots of different coffees, that’s why I love it so much, its close, everything’s permanent, there’s no tents. I just find it the most comfortable festival to go to and its free.”
Jump online to check out the full program of four days of live rhythm and blues music.
A breakthrough discovery in understanding how white blood cells move in the body could pave the way for new treatments for chronic infammation-related diseases including cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent study from the Centenary Institute.
Published in the prestigious journal Circulation Research, the study investigated the movement of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system.
Neutrophils, the frst responders when there’s an injury or infection, move from blood vessels to the site of injury and initiate infammation and healing. However, prolonged retention of
neutrophils, such as at the site of vascular injury, can result in chronic infammation and a build-up of atherosclerotic plaques that can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
Dr Joyce Chiu, lead author of the study, from the ACRF Centenary Cancer Research Centre, said that the team had uncovered the method by which neutrophils unstick from blood vessels as they move towards the site of injury. This mechanism, she said, could be potentially harnessed to reduce chronic infammation by preventing the movement of neutrophils to certain areas of the body.
“Molecules known as integrins help neutrophils stick to the walls of blood vessels,
to prevent the cells from being carried away by blood fow. To move to the site of injury, neutrophils must stick and unstick from blood vessel walls. While we knew how integrins helped neutrophils stick, we did not know how they unstick,” said Dr Chiu.
According to Dr Chiu, the study discovered that a molecule called protein disulfde isomerase (PDI), secreted by neutrophils, plays a crucial role in helping the cells unstick from blood vessels as they move towards the site of injury.
Dr Chiu believes that this fnding suggests that PDI could be a target for new drugs to treat chronic infammation in diseases including cardiovascular diseases.
“New drugs can be designed to inhibit PDI,
to keep neutrophils from ‘unsticking’ and migrating from blood vessel walls. Preventing neutrophils from moving around can help prevent chronic infammation by
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s New South Wales branch has joined with the New South Wales government and other health organisations to encourage patients across the state to get their infuenza vaccine as fu season begins.
Infuenza causes thousands of hospitalisations and deaths across New South Wales every year. Immunisation remains the most effective way of preventing infection and illness across the community. Flu infections are likely to begin rising soon and are expected to peak in April.
The Guild has encouraged patients to get vaccinated at their local community pharmacies, which are easily accessible and affordable, with more than 97% of capital city residents living withing 2.5km of a pharmacy.
Pharmacies are a trusted destination for patients to receive vaccines, having delivered over ten million vaccinations against COVID-19 since the pandemic began and hundreds of thousands of infuenza vaccinations across New South Wales in 2022 alone.
“Flu season is coming, and there is no better way to protect yourself and your community than to get vaccinated,” said David Heffernan, the Guild’s NSW Branch President. “Double arm yourself and get your COVID booster at the same time. It takes three to four weeks for
immunity to develop, so get your vaccine now.”
“It’s incredibly easy to get vaccinated at your local pharmacy. It only takes ffteen minutes out of your day, and it could make the world of difference to your health.”
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reducing their ability to accumulate at sites of injury or infection,” Dr Chiu said.
“Our research could pave the way for new treatments and management strategies
that are able to limit the extent of infammation, and potentially improve outcomes for individuals with chronic infammatory and cardiovascular conditions.”
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WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 21 APRIL
Agents yarded a total of 1,697 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 19 April. Young cattle provided the bulk of the offering with cows accounting for just under half the yarding. The regular buyers attended to a cheaper market due to extra numbers and a lapse in quality for a portion of the offering. Cow prices held frm on last week averaging 242c/kg and reaching a top price of 273c/kg. Heifer prices saw a drop
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There was a big drop in numbers following the Easter Break, which was the case for other selling centres across the state. Generally, the market was frm for most categories. Cows again saw a small lift in price even though the quality had dropped off compared to recent sales.
Keep in mind the next Fat Cattle Sale will be Tuesday 9th May 2023.
LP Annual Feature Weaner Sale will be on Tuesday and May with a Store Cattle Sale on Thursday 4th May 2023
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WARWICK WEEK ENDING 15/04/2023
The run of short weeks and school holidays combined with the odd storm, or two saw numbers fall across the livestock sales this week.
The stock presented was in good buckle after the rain and was frm across most categories sold this week. Sheep and Lamb numbers were consistent and saw a rise across the board for most descriptions. Poultry numbers were on the up compared to all the other livestock and showed some encouraging results for the vendors.
Vealer steers averaged 387.4c/kg topping at 534.2c/ kg or $960.49 to $1276.58
Vealer heifers averaged 367.5c/kg topping at 428.2c/ kg or $917.75 to $1144.06
MC DOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT
Agents today yarded 1450 head for the weekly sale, the market was frmer for the majority of the yarding with the yarding predominately falling into the lamb / hogget/ram lamb or ewe lamb categories. Lambs topped at $205 to average $152.96($6up) , hoggets topped at $132 to average $107.49($22up), ewes topped at $132 to average $$58.54 ($11down), wethers topped at $129 to average $105.13($30up), rams topped at $150 to average $125($30up), lamb rams topped at $155 to average $101.88 ($8down), ewe lambs topped at $123($7down). The total yarding of 1450 head averaged $127.42($11up) on last week’s sale.
with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 304c/kg and topping their category at 340c/kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 286c/kg and reached a top of 346c/kg. Bull prices remained steady with 28 head sold averaging 225c/kg and 690kg. Steer prices saw little change with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 395c/kg and reaching a top of 468c/kg. Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 358c/ kg and topped their market at 422c/kg. A large number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 290c/kg and reached a top of 300c/kg.
Vealer prices saw a slight increase averaging 341c/kg and 240kg and reaching a top of 502c/kg.
SALE HIGHLIGHTS
GRAFTON FAT CATTLE SALE 11’ APRIL 2023
A/c J Heart Angus sold Angus Cows 254.2c/kg averaged 556kg - $1,413.35 p/hd
A/c R Hudson sold a Murray Grey Cow 269.2c/kg weighed 570kg - $1,534.44
A/c J Heart Angus sold an Angus Bull 230c/kg weighed 1040kg - $2,392
A/c D Paul sold a Santa Hereford Bull 237.2c/kg weighed 710kg - $1,684.12
A/c GL & JM Dalbon sold a Santa Bull 235c/kg weighed 855kg - $2,009.25
A/c GJ & RJ Gillfeather sold Senepol Cross Steers
Feeder steers averaged 36.4c/kg topping at 350c/kg or $1478.77 to $1712.72
Feeder heifers averaged 314.4c/kg topping at 319.2c/kg or $1216.03 to $1415.99
Yearling steers averaged 344.2c/kg topping at 366.2c/kg or $1133.84 to $1631.85
Yearling heifers averaged 270.7c/kg topping at 358.2c/kg or $1133.84 to $1631.85
Steers averaged 321.2c/kg and sold to $1750.54
Heifers averaged 268.3c/kg topping at 299.2c/kg or $1289.51 to $1745.82
Cows averaged 232.9c/kg topping at 278.2c/kg or $1120.15 to $1789.49
Bulls averaged 302.7c/kg topping at 506.2c/kg or $1141.61 to $1968.59
Sale total averaged $1110.73/ head
Sheep and Lamb numbers were still frm and saw the market get frmer to a shade dearer.
Lambs topped at $205 to average $152.96 up $6/ head
Norma Chalk sold Dorper lambs 54kg to restockers for $189
Vermont Past Co sold 1st x Dorset lambs 49.05kg to Eversons for $182
Andy & Helen Ferrier sold Dorper lambs 52.2kg to Eversons for $191, 49kg to restockers for $189, wethers to restockers for $112, 50kg ram lambs to Eversons for $100, ewes to Eversons for $ 80
Lawrence Springborg & family sold Dorper lambs 54.66kg to Leslie Lamb for $197, ewes to restockers for $81
John & Katrina Nemeth sold Dorper x lambs 55kg to Eversons for $184, hoggets 55kg to Uniplaza for $111, ewes to Whites Trading for $70
Shelley F/T sold Xbred lambs 65kg av to Eversons for $205, 35kg lambs to restockers for $89
Craig & Debbie Olsen sold Dorper x ewe hoggets 51.3 and 4tooth 57.3kg ewes to restockers for $132, ewes to
Ray White Rural held a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 21 April with 1,563 head going under the hammer. Steers topped their category at 478c/kg and averaged 383c/kg and 252kg whilst heifers reached a top of 370c/kg and averaged 308c/kg and 248kg. Cows reached a top price of $1,337 whilst cows & calves topped their market at $2,020. PTIC heifers reached a top of $3,000.
T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer will hold a joint store sale this Friday 28 April from 10am with 1,500 head booked. Ray White Rural will hold an Angus feature sale this Saturday 29 April with 500 head expected. Further bookings are welcome for both sales.
308.2c/kg averaged 368.3kg - $1,135.20 p/hd
A/c SJ Nelson & JE Graham sold an Angus Steer 415.2c/kg weighed 215kg - $892.68
A/c K King sold Murray Grey Cross Steers 442.2c/kg averaged 166.3kg - $735.16 p/hd
A/c M Howard sold Santa Heifers 342.2c/kg averaged 232.5kg - $795.62 p/hd
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 - DLP Annual Feature Weaner Sale, 9:00am, Grafton Saleyards
Thursday 4th May 2023 - LP Special Store Cattle Sale, 9:00am, Grafton Saleyards
Tuesday 9th May 2023 - Grafton Fat Cattle Sale, 8:00am, Grafton Saleyards
Hoggets topped at $132 to average $107.49 up $22/ head
Ewes topped at $132 to average $58.84 down by $11/ head
Wethers topped at $129 to average $105.13 up $30/ head
Rams topped at $150 to average $125 up $30/head
Lamb rams topped at $155 to average $101.88 down $8/head
Ewe lambs topped at $123 to average $110.75 $7 down/head
The total yarding of 1450 head returned $127.42/ head an increase of $11/ head week on week.
Pork saw sows sell to $256, Light pork from $148 to $168, Pork to $150, stores from $90 to $128. Poultry was up with units of Guinea fowl selling to $42, units of Quails selling to $34, units of Ducklings selling to $20, units of Chicks selling to $32, Pullets sold to $28, Roosters sold to $20, Hens sold to $20
restockers for $110 all ewes had been running with rams and were showing forward as being in lamb.
Colorado P/s sold Dorper lambs 45.1kg to Leslie Lamb for $132, 35.5kg to GR Prime for $105, hoggets 48.8kg to Eversons for $93, 34kg lambs to restockers for $108, ewes to Eversons for $51
Peter Leggett sold Dorper x lambs 46.8kg to Eversons for $181, 37.2kg to GR Prime for $124, 2 wethers for $90 to Eversons
Rory & Kathy Frost sold Dorper lambs 47.5kg to Jock Young Meats for $180 and $179, 38.6kg to Luck Meats for $148, ram lambs to restockers for $155 and Leslie Lamb for $100
Warren & Wendy Schelbach sold Dorper lambs 45kg to Jock Young Meats for $178
Jack & Sally Sloss sold cfa Merino ewes off shears to restockers for $41 and $16
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A good yarding of 1,180 cattle were sold at the popular Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday.
The sale commenced with bulls, bullocks and meatworks cows.
BEEF BREEDER SALE 15 APRIL 2023
A mainly good quality yarding of 450 female cattle and bulls were offered at Lismore Saleyards on Saturday. A large crowd of buyers surrounded the ring and competition was strong.
The sale commenced with four Speckle Park cows and calves sold on account of Springfeld Farm, Tregeagle
Pricing was in keeping with recent local sales with bulls selling from $2.12 to $2.68/kg. Heavy cows sold from $2.30 to $2.58/kg being $1,500 to $1,691 for David Smith’s yellow Brahman cow.
Another good line up of weaners were on offer and once again buyers representing re-stockers from the Tablelands and Queensland bought the most.
Well bred British x Euro steers sold from $3.70 to $4.60/kg giving a return of $850 to a top of $1,435 for Brian Schneider’s Charolais.
High content Bos Indicus steers sold from $2.50 to
reaching a sale top of $3,300.
The Allen family’s Brahman x heifers with calves sold for $2,750. Dependabell’s Angus cows and calves $2,450. Most good young cows and calves sold for $2,000 to $2,500
A good line up of preg tested heifers and young cows proved popular. Gary Savins, Nashua Valley Beef, presented a couple of lines of Brangus Heifers PTIC for a return of $2,650. Jennings Livestock’s draft of Angus
$3.20/kg
Heifers were in most cases $1/kg less than their brothers $2.70 to $3.46/kg.
The Graham family’s good quality Limousins sold for $3.46/kg for a return of $966.
The Nicholls family’s Brangus x heifer returned $1,009.
The next sale in Lismore will on Tuesday May 2, commencing at 7.30am
Our next special sale for steers and heifers will be Thursday May 11, commencing at 9am
x black baldy cows topped at $2,600. Charbray x heifers PTIC topped at $2,700.
Most of the PTIC heifers sold from $1,600 to $2,400 depending on type and most importantly temperament.
The Harm’s family of McKees Hill produced a big growthy 20 month old Charolais bull which sold for $7,000 A run of older and secondary cows and calves sold in the $1,000 to $2,400 depending on frame and calf rearing ability.
Australia’s largest farm advocacy body is calling on the federal government to make importers pay a container levy to boost biosecurity efforts.
NSW Farmers said it would revive the campaign for an Onshore Biosecurity Levy –ditched by the previous federal government – which would see importers shoulder their share of the biosecurity burden.
“There’s no second chances when it comes to biosecurity,” NSW Farmers Biosecurity chair Ian McColl said.
“A single, widespread disease outbreak could cause billions
of dollars in economic loss, not to mention extensive damage to our agricultural and native plants and animals.
“We need to strengthen our borders against threats, and we need to ensure state and federal departments and authorities are properly resourced to prevent – and respond if need be – to pest and disease outbreaks.”
It came after federal police and biosecurity offcials seized 38 tonnes of illegally imported turtle meat, frog meat, plant products, avian meat, pig meat, beef meat, and raw prawns that could potentially harbour several
devastating diseases.
With NSW the destination for half of all imports, Mr McColl said more needed to be done to keep the state safe from illegal blackmarket material while securing access to export markets.
“We welcome the NSW Agriculture Minister’s commitment to biosecurity, but it’s clear there needs to be a dramatic increase in resources at a state and federal level to inspect incoming freight and parcels,” Mr McColl said.
“We support the concept of biosecurity as a shared responsibility – those who create biosecurity
risks should invest in prevention and management of those risks – and we believe a ‘container levy’ is a simple way to help
fund these increased efforts.
“A container levy is one of the most effective and sustainable ways of fostering a strong
biosecurity system, as it requires the user who creates a risk to pay for it, and means funding isn’t at the whim of the government of the day.”
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed news the Federal Government plans to introduce new fuel effciency standards for Australia as part of a broader electric vehicle strategy.
Farmers for Climate Action, which has 7800 farmer supporters across Australia, has partnered with Solar Citizens on an Electric Ute Roadshow, which is currently touring the frst commercially available electric ute around regional Australia.
“Many farmers are telling us they want to switch to electric vehicles, but they need
more EVs to choose from at better prices,”
CEO of Farmers for Climate Action, Dr Fiona Davis said. Dr Davis noted Farmers for Climate Action called for fuel effciency standards in its submission to the
Federal Government inquiry on this issue late last year.
“A strong fuel effciency standard will deliver Australia a better range of fuel effcient cars, including electric
vehicles, at lower prices. Australia’s lack of a fuel effciency requirement has meant car makers send us their least effcient vehicles. Rural Australians already drive further and pay more for fuel than city
Australians, so the cost of living impact is real.
“Analysis by Solar Citizens has revealed regional and rural Australians would save $4 billion over the next fve years if Australia adopted fuel effciency standards matching the EU, because we’d save so much money on fuel.
“We note modeling predicts a $519 saving for most motorists on annual fuel costs if they’re able to access more effcient vehicles. The statistics suggest this fgure would be higher in regional Australia. We also note the average new car in Europe is 40% more
effcient than the average new car in Australia, and the US their new cars are 20% more effcient than ours, largely because those countries have fuel effciency standards.
“Ute makers are advertising electric utes with ranges around 800km now. A strong fuel effciency standard will see those cars sent to Australia instead of just to the EU and US.” Passenger cars create 10% of Australia’s carbon pollution, and the transport sector is a key opportunity to create the deep emissions reductions we need this decade to protect farmers and our food supply.
TEN, 7.30pm
10 BOLD, 3pm
It’s a historic year for women’s soccer (or football, if you will) in Australia. With the Matildas recently scoring a landmark victory over England, breaking a 30-game winning streak ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil in July, there’s never been a better time to get behind the sport. In what could be another fairytale nish, Western United will play in this year’s A-League Grand Final today, hoping to nish their debut season with the championship trophy in hand. Tara Rushton (pictured above) leads the coverage live from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium, with commentary from Robbie Thomson and former A-League star Grace Gill.
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney plants with her dad.
8.30 Traces. (Mal) The task facing McKinven is ever more daunting, especially now that his wife Azra is joining the investigation.
9.20 Miniseries: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 2. Phryne and Jack nd the third and most important Crypt treasure.
10.10 Aunty Donna’s Co ee Cafe. (Ml, R) Broden goes to a buck’s party.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.55 Close To Me. (Madl, R)
11.45 Smother. (Mlv, R)
1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
While many cooks follow recipes dutifully, step-by-step, we all know those who can craft masterpieces from a closed recipe book, adding and substituting ingredients on the y. The makers of MasterChef are surely in the latter category – deftly mixing classic avours with new tastes for Fans & Favourites the kids happy with Junior, and now keeping us on our toes with a short-yet-sweet Secrets & Surprises
In tonight’s premiere, the contestants enter the kitchen hoping to earn one of this year’s 18 coveted aprons, and are immediately thrown in the deep end of the fryer when Jamie Oliver arrives to kick-start the competition, alongside judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong (pictured right) and Jock Zonfrillo.
With great selection of leather shoes.
SEVEN, 7.30pm
Reckon you’re smarter than 99 per cent of the population? This
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World. (Final, PG)
8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The River Towy And Abersoch. Part 1 of 4.
9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav)
11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+l, R)
1.50 Romulus. (MA15+av)
3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 7News Local.
6.30 7News @ 6:30.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper meets a bulldog that attacks brooms and mops whenever the owners clean the house. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albony check out Casa Secretas. Adam Dovile builds a chair.
8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) On the eve of the election of the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a professor and a physicist race against time to nd four kidnapped cardinals and stop a terrorist attack on Vatican City. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.
11.15 To Be Advised.
12.30 Home Shopping.
Los Angeles-based Australian comedian Jim Je eries (pictured) all too pleased to announce the bad news. Starting with 100 contestants, ringed around a stage reminiscent of a Roman amphitheatre, eries asks a logic question that 90 per cent of 1000 Aussies surveyed answered correctly. Get it wrong, and the fun really begins. Je eries is in his sharp-tongued and sassy element as he roasts and toasts the contestants, presenting increasingly di cult problems to solve. You’ll be glad you’re watching from the safety of the couch.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current A air.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 MOVIE: Beirut. (2018, MA15+alv, R)
A former US diplomat is called back into service. Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln) As the day draws to a close, Chappo sees a swimmer struggling to keep their head above water.
8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.
9.30 Territory Cops. (Mav, R) The constables focus on a major drug and alcohol issue a ecting the community.
10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Australia’s future food and fbre production is being threatened by surging land prices, NSW Farmers says.
According to Rabobank’s Australian Agricultural Land Price Outlook, three seasons of good fnancial performance from the sector was driving a rise in agricultural land prices, with two-thirds of NSW jumping by 19 per cent in the past year.
NSW Farmers Young Farmers Council chair Martin Murray said the price rises meant young people looking to enter
the industry will fnd it harder to get a start.
“Like we’re seeing in the housing market, the rising property prices are good for older people looking to sell but are really tough for the next generation,” Mr Murray said.
“Where we differ from housing though is that farms need to be able to turn a proft, and these price jumps are just outpacing our ability to earn more from the land.
“With rising interest rates and the cost of fuel, fertiliser and electricity going up, we’re going
to need to see some serious investment in farm productivity to help farmers simply make ends meet in the future.” While land values had risen, Mr Murray said, so too had input prices to produce food and fbre from that land, meaning high yields and commodity prices that had driving the price rises had been eaten up by infation.
“The rise in agricultural land prices is a doubleedged sword – good for those wanting to sell, tough for those wanting to buy,” Mr Murray said.
“The big problem for Australia and our future food supply is if we don’t get young farmers coming through, we
won’t have anyone to grow our food in the future – it’s that simple.
“This is something NSW Farmers has been actively
working on for a while now, and we’re going to need partnerships from industry and government to solve it.”
A universal service obligation – similar to the one covering the telecommunications industry – is needed for regional university students, as part of sweeping reforms of the higher education sector. That’s according to recommendations published by CQUniversity Australia this week, in response to the Australian Universities Accord consultation process.
CQUniversity ViceChancellor and President, Professor Nick Klomp, said every single person in regional, rural and remote Australia should be entitled to access the same standard of higher education and training as their metropolitan counterparts – just
like similar guarantees provided by the telecommunications industry.
“The Universal Service Obligation (USO) is a long-standing consumer protection, that requires Telstra to provide accessible phone services to all people in Australia, on an equitable basis, wherever they live,” Professor Klomp said.
“Higher education should be no different.
“Australia’s regional universities –CQUniversity included –do a phenomenal job of educating our future regional workforce, whether that’s on campus or online.
“But the higher cost-perhead of delivering higher education in regional
Australia means we can’t reach every Australian who desires a university education, at least not under the current policy and funding settings,” he said.
“If regional Australia was a country, its degree attainment rates would be comparable to those of a developing nation. This should be cause for concern for a developed economy like Australia, that is otherwise ranked
11th in the world and has attainment rates above the OECD average.”
In its submission to the Australian Universities Accord consultation process, CQUniversity sets out 16 individual recommendations, developed to maximise positive outcomes for all institutions, while still ensuring that any outcomes from the Accord process do not unintentionally detract
from the prosperity of regional Australia.
“In order to make a higher education USO work, government must remove the limiting “caps” on funded university places for students at regionally headquartered universities.
“Government must also revisit the way regional higher education is funded, to ensure that our regional universities’ digital and physical infrastructure is as good as anything you’d fnd in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
“Importantly, we must also ensure that any other reforms introduced as part of the Australian Universities Accord process do not detract from the prosperity of
regional Australia, or disincentivise regional people from studying at regional institutions.
“I hope the Accord Panel and the Commonwealth seriously consider these recommendations, so that a higher education USO can become a reality for future generations of regional, rural and remote learners.”
The Australian Universities Accord Panel is expected to release an interim report in June, with fnal recommendations to be provided to government in December.
CQUniversity’s full set of recommendations to the Panel can be accessed at www.cqu.edu.au/ governmentengagement
Nine scientifc research papers published today (April 17) in the worldrenowned journal Animal Frontiershave confrmed the critical role red meat and livestock play in society, arguing that animal agriculture is key to the challenges around climate change and global food security. Among the authors of the international papers are Australian scientists Dr Rod Polkinghorne, OAM, a leading innovator in the global red meat industry; Professor Neil Mann, a human nutrition expert
with more than 30 years of clinical trial expertise; and Monash University’s Professor Paul Wood, AO, a leading expert on the future of cell-based proteins. The papers published in Animal Frontiers can be read online here
“Our papers published today are much more than just important pieces of scientifc works to be discussed among industry advocates,” Dr Polkinghorne said. “We want this major new analysis to inform public policy and education around meat production
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has started a prosecution against an irrigator from the Kempsey region after a series of alleged offences near nationally signifcant wetlands.
NRAR brought the case to Kempsey Local Court for offences including two counts of building dams without approval, four counts of using dams without approval and six counts related to illegal excavations on waterfront land.
The alleged illegal dams have the combined
capacity to hold approximately 165 megalitres of water - enough to fll 66 Olympic swimming pools.
The offences are alleged to have occurred within the Kempsey region between December 2017 and February 2021, including a period of very dry conditions.
The Clybucca estuary, including Aboriginal reserves, are near the property and make up a large network of reserved land containing nationally signifcant wetlands and Aboriginal
and consumption globally.”
Animal Frontiers is the offcial journal of four professional animal science societies including the American Society of Animal Science, the Canadian Society of Animal Science, the European Federation of Animal Science, and the American Meat Science Association.
“We are also calling for more scientists from all disciplines to engage with our industry so we can continue a healthy, balanced
discussion on the future of animal agriculture globally – including nutritional health, the environment, the ethical consumption of meat, and global food security.”
The papers published today in Animal Frontiers formed the basis for discussion at a Dublin-based event held last year, the International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat, and for a Sydneybased event in March, The Good Meat Summit, hosted by AMPC and MLA.
Dr Polkinghorne said the Animal Frontiers papers also addressed the anti-meat rhetoric evident in some developed countries, including Australia.
“Our work will go a long
way to communicating the importance of animal agriculture for our society, including red meat and livestock production here and around the world,” he said.
Ms Stockley said irrigated agriculture often included the largest water users within a particular region and NRAR would continue to focus on compliance in this area.
“We are particularly focusing on the Hunter, Murrumbidgee, Murray and Far North Coast areas of the state,” she said.
The matter came to the attention of NRAR after an anonymous tip off from a member of the public.
NRAR Director Investigation and Enforcement, Lisa Stockley, said the illegal building and use of dams for commercial irrigated agriculture could
negatively impact the community.
“On top of that, the carrying out of illegal excavations (controlled activities) on waterfront land at this location also had the potential to cause environmental harm to wetlands near the property,” she said.
“Healthy watercourses and waterfront land are
vital to the community and environment, so landholders need to get approval before they do any work.
“The rules are there to prevent activities that could alter water fow or quality, destabilise beds or banks of waterways, cause erosion, disturb wildlife habitats and other damage.”
About 60 per cent of water taken in NSW is used by the irrigated agriculture industry. The irrigated agriculture water entitlement in NSW is worth about $29 billion and produces around $3-4 billion annually.
The case was listed for mention in Kempsey Local Court on April 6, no plea was entered, and the matter has been adjourned to June 1, 2023.
Biosecurity offcers have executed one of Australia’s largest single biosecurity detections, during a signifcant fnd in Sydney.
Seven shipping containers’ worth of goods, including turtle meat, frog meat, pork, beef, avian products and raw prawns, have been intercepted as part of Operation Avoca, which netted 116 different types of products, weighing a combined total of around 38 tonnes.
The major discovery has prevented signifcant risks to Australian biosecurity.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will continue to collaborate with Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and all other
relevant government agencies throughout the next phase of the investigation.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt said the operation refected the Albanese Government’s determination to keep exotic pests and diseases out of Australia.
“This is a huge detection by Biosecurity Offcers from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – we are talking about 38 tonnes of goods which could be carrying diseases that could have had catastrophic consequences to our agricultural sector,” Minister Watt said.
“We often see smaller quantities of risk products brought in through parcels in the mail or carried by incoming passengers,
and offcers work extremely hard to stamp out these threats. However, a discovery of this size and nature is a stark reminder of what’s at stake if we don’t continue to fercely
protect our precious biosecurity.
“Biosecurity is criticalour biosecurity offcers are on the front line of defence, which is why we allocated $134 million in funding in the
last budget to bolster Australia’s biosecurity system.”
“There are severe penalties for breaching the Biosecurity Act.
You could face 10 years imprisonment and fnes
of up to $1,375,000 for an individual, or $6,875,000 for a company”.
Suspicious activity can be reported to Biosecurity Hotline 1800 798 636 or REDLINE 1800 803 006.
Farmers are today congratulating federal biosecurity offcials following reports of a major biosecurity operation which seized 38 tonnes of illegal meat and animal products.
NFF President, Fiona Simson, said the operation, which saw raids on facilities in Western Sydney, is an important example of how Australia’s biosecurity services protect our community, environment and economy.
“That illegal stockpile of exotic meats was a potential biosecurity
hazard in the heart of our largest city,” Ms Simson said.
“It’s shocking to think that people would be potentially so reckless right here in our own backyard.
“Australia is fortunate to be free of so many serious pests and diseases that could decimate our natural environment and our ability to produce food and fbre. This is achieved in no small part thanks to our rigorous biosecurity systems and import protocols”.
“Engaging in any contravention of these
systems is simply unacceptable, and could devastate our economy, our environment, and our food systems.
“We’re lucky that in this instance, Australia’s biosecurity offcials were one step ahead. Next time, we might not be so fortunate.”
Ms Simson said this example highlights the critical role Australia’s biosecurity services play, and why they need to keep pace with mounting challenges.
“We’re lucky to have one of the most advanced biosecurity regimes
on the planet, staffed by highly skilled and dedicated professionals,” Ms Simson said. “However, we’re starting to see cracks appear in an increasingly complex biosecurity environment. Increasing trade fows, diseases pressures in our region and climatic changes are just some of the factors putting pressure on our system.
“This isn’t the moment to let our guard down. With diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease threatening our livestock industries and myriad
other risks to our horticulture and plant industries, we need to pull out all stops. That starts with injecting adequate and sustainable funding into the system.
“All eyes now turn to Minister Watt ahead of the May Federal Budget. We’re eager to see material progress on a long-awaited sustainable funding mechanism to ensure our system is appropriately resourced and our dedicated biosecurity professionals can continue to do their important work into the future.”
The NFF reminded Australians that collaboration was the key to keeping Australia safe.
“Strong biosecurity will always come down to a close working partnership between industry, the community and government. Everybody has a stake in protecting our biosecurity, and everybody has a role to play.
“We implore members of the community to do the right thing and respect the rules that exist to keep Australia safe.”
Queensland’s 2023 sugarcane crush is just weeks away and once again growers are heading into harvest with a sense of trepidation and optimism.
Chairman Owen Menkens says a recent spike in the world sugar price, coupled with a drop in fertiliser prices, is setting up 2023 as a bumper year for Queensland’s sugarcane industry.
“Just two years ago the sugar price languished below $400 per tonne, not even covering the cost of production for many growers. It was a pretty grim time,” Mr Menkens said.
“Fast-forward to today and that fgure has doubled, with the prompt price hitting highs of $804 per tonne in midApril.
“The last time we saw the prompt price at $800 was in 1980, more than 40 years ago, so growers are understandably excited.”
While most growers have already priced their sugar from the 2022 season, and therefore won’t be able to take advantage of the latest high, prices for the coming seasons are equally impressive and continue to rise.
Queensland’s cane growers are unique amongst their international peers as the only sugarcane growers in the world who can forward price for seasons to come.
As of mid-April, growers could forward price their 2023 sugar at $756 per tonne and their 2024 sugar at $651 per tonne.
Adding to growers’ excitement is a fall in fertiliser prices, which had skyrocketed in recently due to the war in Ukraine, all but negating any positive impacts of the surging sugar price. However, thanks to a recent decline in demand and a drop in natural gas prices, fertiliser prices are falling on the global market.
“These falls haven’t fltered through to the local market yet, as resellers offtake old, highly priced stocks. But if fertiliser prices continue to drop, sugarcane growers should fnd their input costs signifcantly reduced when it comes time to fertilise ratoons around August/ September,” Mr Menkens said. With rising sugar prices and falling input costs, just two more pieces of the puzzle need to fall into place to make 2023 a bumper year for Queensland’s sugarcane industry – weather and mill performance.
“Of course, we can’t control the weather, but so far Mother Nature hasn’t been too harsh, with plenty of rain during the growing season and no cyclones.”
Mill performance is a thornier issue, however, and is particularly worrisome for growers, Mr Menken said.
“A combination of wet
weather and poor mill performance in 2022 saw the crushing season blow out by four to six weeks in some districts, with harvesters cutting right through Christmas and well into January.
“An extended season isn’t good for anyone. Growers lose out as the sugar content of their cane declines, making harvesting uneconomical.
Unharvested cane also has a negative knock-on effect on future seasons.
“Mills also lose out, as they produce less sugar but must keep up staffng
and maintenance levels. They also have a shorter off-season to carry out vital maintenance and capital works.
“Growers have put in the time, effort, and money over recent months to ensure a good crop is ready for harvest. And we know that mill staff across our districts are working feverishly with local contractors and suppliers to try to meet their maintenance schedules.
“It is in everybody’s interest to pull together and work towards getting this next crop off
in a timely and effcient manner.
“This industry sees our greatest prosperity when we pull together and, from what I’ve seen from our growers, harvesting crews, and mill staff, I know that is what everyone is striving towards.
“The success of the coming season hinges on the efforts we put in now. If we can all rise to meet this challenge, and Mother Nature is kind, 2023 can be a fantastic year for Queensland’s sugarcane industry.”
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By CHRIS RILEY
As the world moves towards an electric future, the Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Arrow marks the last V12 coupe the company will ever produce -- and it’s limited to just 12 examples worldwide. More performancefocused than predecessors, Wraith is one of the most infuential models to emerge from Goodwood. It fundamentally altered perceptions of RollsRoyce and brought new, younger customers to the brand for the frst time. The two-door coupe, which shares architecture with the Dawn and Ghost as well as the BMW 7 Series, is powered by a whopping 6.6-litre twin turbo V12 that produces 465kW of power at 5600 rpm and 870Nm of torque from 1700–4500 rpm.
It offers some of the highest levels of performance ever achieved by a V12 Rolls, accelerating from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 250km/h. Looking at how to mark the end of the Wraith era, Goodwood’s designers and engineers took inspiration from an equally signifcant V12 from Rolls-Royce’s past.
In 1938, Thunderbolt, a seven-tonne, eightwheeled monster equipped with two RollsRoyce V12 ‘R’ Series aircraft engines set a world land speed record of 357.497 mph (575.335 km/h).
Subsequent records have all been set with different engine types and confgurations, leaving Thunderbolt in perpetuity as the fastest V12-powered motor car ever built.
The record was set on the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Incredibly, because of the glare and refections from its polished aluminium body, it was almost impossible to time the car precisely.
A simple but ingenious solution was to paint a large black arrow on the sides, incorporating a yellow central circle that could be seen clearly even at high speed.
It is from this motif that Black Arrow takes its name and heritage.
The bespoke fnish of the car features a mix of two colours, with a full graduation between: Celebration Silver and Black Diamond.
A glass-infused ‘Crystal’ top coat enhances the transition, achieving a blurred motion effect from front to rear.
It also gives the fnish a subtle texture inspired by the crusted surface of the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Contrast is provided by Bright Yellow bumper inserts and Bespoke wheel pinstripes, recalling the yellow circle within Thunderbolt’s black arrow.
In another frst, Black Arrow’s V-struts, located behind the radiator grille, are also fnished in Bright Yellow, drawing
the eye to the V12 engine behind the dark chrome grille surround.
The use of Bright Yellow extends to the base of the layered carbon-fbre Spirit of Ecstasy, which incorporates Bright Yellow ring detail and an engraving of the collection name.
To commemorate the last-ever V12 coupe, the marque’s Bespoke Collective of designers, craftspeople and engineers collaborated to create a unique artwork for the fascia.
In keeping with its noir ambience, a highly complex design is engraved in a single sheet of black-coated aluminium to reveal the gleaming metal beneath, providing a bold visual link to Thunderbolt’s polished aluminium body.
Thunderbolt underwent a series of design changes during its lifetime. Its fnal shape, is preserved forever in
the illuminated, polished aluminium Speedform encapsulated behind glass on the front console.
Black Arrow’s Bespoke Starlight Headliner incorporates 2117 fbreoptic ‘stars’ all arranged individually by hand.
The ‘stars’ depict the Milky Way precisely as it would have appeared over the Salt Flats on September 16, 1938 – the date of Eyston’s record.
Inspired by the analogue instruments of the 1930s, the clock bezel references the raw,
technical aesthetic of Thunderbolt’s interior, enhanced by black handtips that mimic the side arrows.
The surround is inscribed with the legend ‘Bonneville’ and Thunderbolt’s everlasting record speed of 357.497 mph.
Further ‘arrow’ detail appears on the tread plates.
All 12 motor cars in the Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow Collection have been allocated to clients around the world.
“Both Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow
and its inspiration, the V12-powered land speed record-holding Thunderbolt of the thirties, represent the culmination of many long years of achievement, and the end of their respective eras,” Chief Exec, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, said.
“This magnifcent fnal V12 coupe Collection captures both the signifcance and spirit of Wraith through the marque’s hallmark and peerless Bespoke capabilities. A ftting fnale for this transformative motor car”
Hyundai’s new Kona has been designed as an EV frst and foremost, rather than the other way around.
The result is a futuristic, EV-centric exterior that accentuates the SUV’s size to make a rugged and dynamic impression.
Second-generation Kona offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in its market segment, including the widest range of powertrains. Customers can choose from EV (standard or long range), hybrid electric (HEV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) variants as well as sporty N Line versions of each. Upgrades include dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens, a Digital Key 2 Touch, full Overthe-Air (OTA) updates and Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC).
Kona Electric delivers class-leading all-electric range, with an estimated 490km (WLTP).
It also comes with EVspecifc design elements, including frunk storage, active air faps, interior and exterior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlets, Head-up Display (HUD), i-PEDAL driving mode, Smart
By CHRIS RILEYHyundai has taken the wraps off its new Sonata and it’s a stunner.
The fresh-faced four-door coupe captures the essence of Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design philosophy.
Regenerative System, electronic-Active Sound Design (e-ASD) and an Eco Package.
Based on the previous EV variant, it is 175mm longer, 25mm wider and 20mm taller, with a 60mm longer wheelbase. It’s designed to provide a larger interior ‘living space’ to accommodate a wider range of lifestyles.
The driver-centric front row is accentuated by a foating horizontal C-Pad with integrated dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens.
As part of the new layout the shift-by-wire gear selector has been relocated from the centre console to behind the steering wheel, which allows more storage in the open console area.
The frst row’s relaxation comfort seat option is optimised for ‘weightless’ body pressure distribution to help alleviate fatigue after driving.
The Curveless Bench Seat in the second row maximises ‘habitability’ and easy maintenance, with a twostage latch for reclining. The fully foldable second-row seat and rear compartment provide up to 466 litres of cargo space, with a smart power tailgate to enhance access.
In addition to the Pixelated Seamless Horizon Lamp and Pixel graphics, battery preconditioning ensures secure charging and range performance in winter. A new charging port door light ensures visibility at night.
HUD displays the most relevant information for drivers as a 12.0-inch projection on the windshield. e-ASD creates a virtual sound that makes EVs more engaging for the driver. An optimum sound is added to the cabin, considering variables, such as driving speed, torque, state of the motor and acceleration. Drivers can control the volume and customise the sound inside the cabin.
With a bi-directional onboard charge, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function can power any device or charge electrical equipment, with both interior and exterior outlets for convenience.
Inside, devices can be plugged into a standard outlet on the rear centre console when the EV is powered on. Outside, devices and home appliances can be plugged in using a V2L adapter to use battery power when the car is parked.
A new i-PEDAL allows drivers to accelerate, decelerate and stop using only the accelerator pedal. The Smart Regenerative System automatically adjusts the amount of
regenerative braking based on information from forward traffc fow.
All-new Kona takes connectivity to the next level with continuous Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates.
The car can be locked, unlocked and started through the Digital Key 2 Touch, using near-feld communication (NFC) on smart phones or smart watches, which assures a high level of security.
Inside, dual 12.3-inch panoramic display screens are integrated into the audio-video navigation (AVN) system to give drivers an immersive digital experience.
New Kona will be the
frst Hyundai model to apply the new Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), which provides advanced graphics and perfect unity among the vehicle displays. When parking, Surround View Monitor (SVM) displays the vehicle from various viewpoints for safe and easy parking.
Forward Collisionavoidance Assist 2.0 (FCA 2.0) provides evasive steering, junction crossing, lane change ongoing and lane change side lane.
It also has Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), which helps drivers maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and assists by overtaking slower vehicles in front.
The dramatic Seamless Horizon Lamp and wideset, hidden headlights emphasise the wide stance while adding a futuristic touch.
The swooping spoilershaped trunk lid and muffer-shaped rear garnish on the standard model reinforce the impression of a high-performance sports sedan.
Its low-slung exterior exemplifes progressive automotive design with a horizontal front-end layout that integrates Hyundai’s signature Seamless Horizon Light, hidden headlights, wide grille and air intake -- for a more dynamic and aggressive appearance.
Dynamic design is emphasised by the contrast between sharp, linear elements and clean, supple surfaces.
The black garnish along the bottom of the body rises towards the rear, giving Sonata a strong character. At the rear, the new H-lights further emphasise the hi-tech image and wide stance.
The addition of a rear spoiler and dual twintip muffers along with exclusive 19-inch wheels on the N Line amplify that image.
Sonata’s interior boasts a driver-centric layout with hi-tech details.
For the frst time in a Hyundai, Sonata features a curved, panoramic display
that combines both 12.3inch driver and 12.3-inch infotainment displays.
The touch-type climate control unit boosts the hi-
tech vibe.
The interior has undergone signifcant upgrades with tasteful interior colour combinations to enhance
the sense of sportiness and premium character simultaneously.
The adoption of a columntype shift-by-wire controller behind the steering wheel frees up space in the centre console, while a palm rest that provides more comfort for the driver by extending the armrest to lean up to the palm of the hand.
New Sonata is set to make its debut at the Seoul Mobility Show later this week and is due to arrive here in the second half of this year.
Hyundai’s luxury arm Genesis continues to expand, with the GV80 Coupe Concept. It’s inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept that was unveiled last week in New York.
Genesis says the concept combines the practicality of an SUV with the dynamism of a sports car.
Of perhaps greater interest, the coupe represents a preview of bigger things to come –more emotional, performance-oriented models.
Genesis’ rear-wheeldrive platform provides the basis for the GV80 Coupe Concept’s long bonnet and generous proportions. These refned proportions are emphasised by the ‘anti-wedge’ parabolic line.
It is complemented by muscular blisters and fenders that contrast with the vehicle’s ele-
gant coupe silhouette.
The front fender wears the ‘Designed by Genesis’ plaque that highlights the exclusive character of models.
Five-spoke forged aluminium wheels and a carbon fbre roof contributes to the dynamic driving qualities by lowering the centre of gravity and reducing weight.
To further reinforce
its driving dynamics, the vehicle’s optimised aerodynamic fuidity is complemented by an upper rear spoiler and spoiler lip on the elliptical concave ducktail, which provides increased downforce at speed.
The seamless rear lights complete the Two Lines signature at the rear.
The front fascia bears
the Double G-Matrix Patterned Crest Grille surrounded by quad lights, which have evolved from multi-lens array technology to seamless light performance.
Cooling is optimised by four slots within the bumper that reduce shadowed thermal fow.
The exterior Magma colour is inspired by the brand’s Distinctly
Korean ethos.
Inside is a contrast between Genesis’ elegant Beauty of White Space philosophy and athletic attributes.
The three-spoke steering wheel plays an important role in emphasising the sportiness of the interior, with black Nappa and suede leather with plaid double stitching, orange piping and carbon fbre weaves on
the functional surfaces.
Four bucket seats provide increased body support during cornering, contributing to passenger safety and comfort, while the carbon fbre back rest, painted in body colour, accentuates the extroverted character.
The structural stiffness of the body is reinforced with a G-Matrix strut brace behind the bucket seats.
Group Chief Creative Offcer Luc Donckerwolke said the Genesis brand began creating luxury sedans, which evolved into the G70, G80, and G90 models.
“Over the past seven years, we have added more lifestyle-oriented models to the portfolio, such as our GV80 and GV70 SUVs,” he said.
“Now we are pushing the envelope with more emotional cars that elevate Genesis’ performance and dynamic attributes.”
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“Air” now out is an American biographical sports drama flm set for release in 2023. Directed by Ben Affeck and written by Alex Convery, the flm follows the true story of the origin of the popular Air Jordan basketball shoeline. The story follows an ambitious Nike employee as he attempts to strike a business deal with a rookie professional basketball player, Michael Jordan. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, the cast includes Matt Damon, Ben Affeck, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker and Viola Davis.
The Plot
In 1984, Oregon-based Nike, Inc. was on the verge of shutting down its basketball shoe division due to poor sales. To make a comeback, Marketing Vice President Rob Strasser and cofounder and CEO Phil Knight assigned Nike’s basketball talent scout Sonny Vaccaro with the task of fnding a new spokesperson for the company’s basketball shoes. Vaccaro considered the players chosen in the 1984 NBA draft and initially thought Michael Jordan, the third pick, would be an ideal choice. However, Jordan was a fan of Adidas and too expensive for the basketball division’s meager budget. Vaccaro then watched Jordan’s highlights in conjunction with an Arthur Ashe commercial for his Head rackets, and was convinced that Nike should pursue the “generational talent” since the brand and athlete could build off each other. Vaccaro requested George Raveling, a friend who had coached Jordan in the Olympic tournament, for his support in courting the star. He then travelled to Wilmington, North Carolina, where
he managed to convince Jordan’s mother Deloris that Nike would give him all the attention that he would not get from Adidas and Converse. Vaccaro received a negative phone call from Jordan’s agent David Falk regarding contacting his client’s family but was informed that the Jordans had scheduled a meeting
at Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon headquarters the following Monday. Vaccaro and Strasser prepared their pitch and requested shoe designer Peter Moore to design a prototype, which he named “Air Jordan” after Nike’s Air Sole technology. Knight agreed to assign the basketball division’s entire budget
of $250,000 to hire Jordan. The meeting with Jordan and his parents was successful, but Vaccaro was informed that Adidas had matched the offer and added a Mercedes Benz 380SL. He was certain the deal would not go through; however, he was surprised when Deloris called and said that Michael had agreed
to sign with Nike on the condition he earned a percentage of every Air Jordan sold. Vaccaro was unsure the company’s higher-ups would accept the bonus, but Knight deemed it necessary to ensure the endorsement. The Air Jordan exceeded Knight’s expectations, earning $162 million in one year and becoming a steady source of income
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We have an amazing line up of shows coming to the Saraton. CELTICA: A NEW ERA OF IRISH HERITAGE
Wednesday May 3, 2023 @ 7:30pm.
LUKE KIDGELL HAPPY HOUR
Sunday June 11, 2023 @ 6.30pm
QUEEN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Friday June 16, 2023 @ 8pm
THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS 60’S VARIETY SHOW
Sunday June 18, 2023 2:00pm
A TRIBUTE TO “THE DELLTONES”
Sunday July 30, 2023 @ 2pm
LIAM COOPER’S KINGS OF KEYS
Saturday August 5, 2023 @ 7:30pm
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Celebrate Australia’s National Day of Remembrance with these delicious homemade Anzac biscuits. Baking these traditional treats is a wonderful way to commemorate the brave men and women who have served our country. Enjoy a bite of these sweet, crunchy biscuits and remember the sacrifces made by the ANZACs.
8 Ingredients
• 1 1/4 cups plain four, sifted
• 1 cup Uncle Tobys Traditional Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 3/4 cup Coles Desiccated Coconut
• 150g unsalted butter, chopped
• 2 tbsp golden syrup or treacle
• 1 1/2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate Soda
5 Method Steps
STEP 1
• Preheat oven to 170C. Place the four, oats, sugar and coconut in a large bowl and stir to combine
STEP 2
• In a small saucepan place the golden syrup and butter and stir over low heat until the butter has fully melted. Mix the bicarb soda with 1 1/2 tablespoons water and add to the golden syrup mixture. It will bubble whilst you are stirring together so remove from the heat.
20m prep
12m cook
STEP 3
• Pour into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully combined.
STEP 4
• Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on baking trays lined with non stick baking paper, pressing down on the tops to fatten slightly.
STEP 5
• Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
10m prep
45m cook
6 servings
We love hash browns in our cooking and this beef mince cottage pie is no exception. The sauce is super saucy and, in place of mashed potato, we’ve topped it with slices of golden hash browns. And let’s not forget the bubbly melted cheese! For extra favour, we’ve added our favourite French onion soup mix. It’s a divine dish that will ensure every portion comes with its own hash brown on top.
8 Ingredients
• 6 frozen Hash Browns
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 750g beef mince
• 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
STEP 1
• 40g packet French onion soup mix
• 2 tbsp plain four
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan forced. Arrange hash browns on a baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, or until golden and crispy. Reduce oven to 190C/170C fan forced.
STEP 2
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mince and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add carrot and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add soup mix, four and tomato and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until combined.
STEP 3
• Add 375ml (1 1/2 cups) water and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. Transfer to a 1.5L (6 cup) baking dish. Arrange hash browns over the top then sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and sauce is bubbling.
Pruning is a vital part of plant care, and it’s a skill that can be learned. It’s important to remember that pruning isn’t just about cutting off dead or diseased branches. It’s also about shaping and controlling the growth of plants. Pruning can help to promote healthy growth, encourage fowering, and even improve the overall appearance of a plant. The best time to prune varies depending on the type of plant and the climate you live in. Generally, deciduous plants should be pruned in late winter or early spring, while evergreen plants should be pruned in late summer or early fall.
Pruning at the wrong time of year can damage the plant, so it’s important to get the timing right. When pruning, it’s important to use the right tools.
Pruning shears are the most common tool used, but you may also need a saw or a pruning saw for larger branches. Make sure your tools are sharp and clean, and always wear gloves to protect your hands.
When pruning, it’s important to make clean cuts. Make sure to cut at a 45-degree angle, just above a bud or leaf node. This will help to encourage new growth and prevent disease. Also, try to avoid cutting too close to the main stem, as this can damage the plant. When pruning,
it’s important to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. These can spread disease to other parts of the plant, so it’s important to get rid of them. You should also remove any branches that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as this can cause damage. Finally, it’s important to remember that pruning isn’t just about cutting off branches. It’s also about shaping and controlling the growth of the plant.
Pruning can help to promote healthy growth, encourage fowering, and even improve the overall appearance of a plant. So, if you want to have strong, healthy, and productive plants, remember to prune them at the right time of year. Make sure to use the right tools, make clean cuts, and remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. With a bit of practice, you’ll soon be a pruning pro!
Winter is a time for pruning fruit trees. Many gardeners prune their fruit trees to keep them healthy and productive. In the winter months, gardeners usually begin by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. This helps to keep the tree healthy and prevents the spread of disease. They also remove any branches that are
too close together, or any branches that are growing in abnormal directions. Once the dead and damaged branches are removed, gardeners then begin to thin out the canopy of the tree. This helps to ensure that the tree receives enough light and air circulation. By thinning the canopy, the tree is also able to produce more fruit. Next, gardeners shape the tree by removing any branches that are not in line with the desired shape of the tree. This helps to create a balanced and aesthetic look. Finally, gardeners prune the fruit tree to promote the production of fruit. By carefully pruning the tree, gardeners are able to encourage the tree to produce more and larger fruit. Pruning fruit trees in the winter is a great way to keep them healthy and productive. With a bit of knowledge and some careful pruning, gardeners can help their fruit tree to thrive and produce an abundant crop of delicious fruit.
Winter is the perfect time to prune roses. Pruning roses in the winter helps to promote healthy, beautiful blooms in the spring. When pruning roses in the winter, it’s important to take into consideration the type of rose bush you have. Some rose varieties are more tolerant of cold weather than others, so it’s important to do your research and know which type of rose bush you
have before you begin pruning. When pruning roses in the winter, it’s important to remove any dead or diseased canes. This will help reduce the spread of disease and ensure healthy growth in the spring. It’s also important to prune back any branches that are crossing or rubbing against each other. This will help promote air circulation, which is important for healthy
roses. It’s also important to prune the rose bush back to an appropriate size. This will help ensure that the rose bush has enough energy to produce healthy blooms. It’s also important to make sure that you’re not pruning too much; over-pruning can cause the rose bush to become weak and vulnerable to disease. Finally, it’s important to make sure that you’re using sharp, clean pruning tools when pruning roses in the winter. This will help ensure that you’re
not damaging the rose bush and that you’re making clean, precise cuts. Pruning roses in the winter is an important task for any gardener. It’s important to take into consideration the type of rose bush you have, to remove any dead or diseased canes, and to prune the bush back to an appropriate size. It’s also important to make sure that you’re using sharp, clean pruning tools. By following these tips, you can help ensure that your roses will be healthy and beautiful in the spring.
Everyone agrees the Reserve Bank needs a shake-up. All they do is put interest rates up or down every second Tuesday of each month, except January, inficting pain on either mortgage holders or pensioners relying on high interest rates to fuel their Lotto obsession from meagre investment earnings, or proft-obsessed banks.
Actually, pain is never inficted on banks, who somehow justify raising interest rates a millisecond after any
Reserve Bank rise, while taking months to adjust them when rates go down, and don’t get me started on the account name issue where clearly Australian banks are somehow profting from the $5 Billion per annum money scamming industry, but I digress.
The real issue is the Reserve Bank not knowing what it’s doing and creating another committee to make rate decisions is completely useless.
The Reserve Bank already uses the best economic, fnancial, and political brains. Lining up another half a dozen won’t do doodlysquat, however you spell it.
Economists are fantastic at telling us what just happened, but completely useless at predicting what is about to happen.
The best economic forecasters in the world failed to predict (or chose not to) the Wall Street crash of 1929.
No forecasters since have predicted any recession or other economic disasters during the interim including the Global Financial Crisis.
So perhaps when calling for expressions of interest the government could ask ‘Only those who predicted the recession in 1989 and the GFC need apply”. Surely a quick selection process.
But there is a solution; simply compose a board with a representative
from all groups likely to be affected by interest rate changes, including therefore, a mortgage holder (Ms L. has offered her services), a couple of lotto obsessed pensioners, an unemployed person, a couple of indigenous elders, a manager of a Vinnies store, a hospital cleaner, a farmer, and an aged care worker.
Surely, they’ve got their fngers on the pulse of the nation’s economy and anyway, they
Max Cruscouldn’t do any worse than the boards we’ve had for the past ffty years could they?
Hmm, maybe the farmer representative could be from the wine industry, that wellknown litmus for the country’s economy –when things are going well, people celebrate with wine, when things are going badly, they can just have a glass at home instead of going to Noma during a skiing holiday to Denmark.
Brown Brothers Milawa ‘Patricia’ Commemorative Limited Release Pinot Noir Chardonnay (Extended Lees) 2010, $160. Only bankers and scammers can afford this which is a shame as it’s possibly the best bubbles we’ve had since the GFC. Complex without being complicated and too serious, just like a reserve bank deliberation.
9.8/10
Brown Brothers Milawa ‘Patricia’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, $70. Another lovely tribute to the Brothers Brown matriarch, perfect for family gatherings with Mum, Nana, or the Reserve Bank Gov’. The wine’s class belies its weight (14.5 per cent), just like Grandma. 9.5/10
Rusden Vine Vale Vignerons Barossa Valley
‘Boundaries’ (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2020, $65. This is most un-Barossan and unexpected. Light (13 per cent), bright, vibrantly fruity and an altogether different cabernet, and just the sort of person you want on the Reserve Bank board. 9.6/10.
Rusden Vine Vale Vignerons Barossa Valley
‘Chasing Daisies’ (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette). 2022, $28. What a wonderful description of RB behaviour, Chasing Daisies, and with such an unusual grape combination just the sort of quirky thinking required by the board, which nevertheless produces a result that is normal yet interesting white wine. 9.4/10.
Farmer’s Leap Padthaway ‘The Brave’ Shiraz, 2021, $45. (Bottle No.6152). ‘Fortune favours the
Enjoy some quality country hospitality when you book accommodation at Tyalgum Hotel. Our renovated pub rooms offer new bedding and linen complemented by the vintage furniture pieces, which remain true to the heritage of the hotel, established in 1926 as the finest public house in the district!
There are thirteen rooms ranging from Doubles, Queen and Family rooms offering ample shared bathroom facilities, guest lounge, complimentary tea and Nespresso coffee and stunning views of the Border ranges. With genuine country hospitality on offer the Tyalgum Hotel is the perfect spot for your next stay in the Tweed area.
The village offers a range of activities from high tea at Flutterbies, regular markets, Jewellery making courses and of course the famous Tyalgum Music Festival.
Or just relax and enjoy the views of the stunning caldera.
brave’ suggests the label, reminding us how brave farmers are. Not sure many would agree that fortune has followed but this is as good a shiraz as any to toast their courage, show some gratitude and enjoy their labour’s fruits. 9.5/10.
(Farmer’s Leap) Random Shot Padthaway Shiraz 2021, $20. The Netfix measure of a wine should be more widely implemented. The number of episodes you can watch in one go determined by the interaction of quality and power of the wine. This rests comfortably in the goldilocks zone of three ep’s. Great value for the price of two months subscription. 9.2/10.
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Theshimmering turquoise waters of Norfolk Island greet all who visit its stunning shores, drawing in countless tourists each year. Nestled in the South Pacifc Ocean, Norfolk Island is a small island with a big heart. With its lush green hills, white sandy beaches and vibrant culture, there is something for everyone on this unique and beautiful island. For those looking for a relaxing holiday, the beaches are a perfect spot for swimming, snorkelling, and sunbathing. The crystal-clear waters of the lagoon are perfect for exploring the vibrant marine life, with dolphins, turtles, and colourful fsh ready to entertain visitors.
Cycling, hiking, and kayaking are also popular activities for those looking to explore the island’s terrain. Nature lovers will be delighted by the abundance of unique fora and fauna. The Norfolk Island National Park is home to a variety of native birds, while the Norfolk Island Botanic Garden showcases
some of the island’s most beautiful and rare species of plants. History buffs can explore the island’s rich past, including the convict settlement of Kingston and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kingston and Arthur’s Vale.
These sites provide a fascinating insight into the island’s colonial history and are a must-visit for anyone interested in Australian heritage. Norfolk Island is also known for its vibrant culture and friendly locals, who are always happy to share their stories and show visitors around. From the famous Norfolk Island Pines to the traditional cultural dances and music, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy. With its stunning scenery, unique culture and friendly locals, Norfolk Island is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday, a nature adventure or a cultural exploration, Norfolk
Island has something to offer for everyone. When it comes to accommodation, the Norfolk Islands have something to offer everyone, no matter what their budget or preferences. From luxurious fve-star resorts to cosy bed and breakfasts, there’s something for everyone. For those looking for a bit of extra opulence, there are a few luxury resorts, such as the award-winning Cascade Resort, which offers stunning views of the ocean and a range of activities and amenities. For those looking for something a little more budget-friendly, there are plenty of options too, such as the Island Beach Resort, which offers comfortable, selfcontained apartments at an affordable price. For those looking to get away from it all, camping on the islands is a great option.
The Norfolk Island National Park has a range of campsites for all budgets, from basic sites to full-service sites with running water and electricity. No matter what type of accommodation you are looking for, the Norfolk Islands have something to suit everyone. With so many options to choose from, you’ll be sure to fnd the perfect place to relax and take in the stunning scenery.
The Norfolk Island cuisine is unlike any other in the world. It
was a unique blend of British, Polynesian, and Australian infuences, and the food was truly something special. One of the most popular dishes was the “Norfolk Island Pie” which was a savoury pie flled with fresh fsh, vegetables, and herbs. It was a comforting dish that was enjoyed by the locals and visitors alike. For a sweet treat, the locals would make a dish called “Norfolk Island Pudding.” This delicious pudding was made with coconut, sugar, and a range of different fruits and nuts. It was a real favorite among the islanders and visitors alike. For those looking for a more savoury taste, the locals would serve up a dish called “Baked Norfolk Island Fish.” This dish was made with local fsh, onions, and spices and was delicious. It was a favorite among both locals and visitors. For a hearty meal, the locals would make a dish called “Norfolk Island Stew.” This dish was flled with vegetables, meat, and potatoes and was served with freshly baked bread. It was a flling and satisfying meal that was enjoyed by everyone. Norfolk Island was truly a paradise for food lovers. Whether it was the savoury dishes, the sweet treats, or the hearty stews, there was something for everyone. The locals and visitors alike were constantly in awe of the amazing food that was served up on this small island.
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During the pandemic, lockdown and isolation protocols left many offce towers vacant. Today offce occupancy levels remain at unprecedented lows with hybrid working arrangements the norm across diverse industries.
We live in a world where population growth is outstripping housing supply,
adaptive reuse of offce buildings as residential apartments is becoming increasingly attractive. The potential to reduce the carbon intensity of construction and revitalise urban centres is appealing, however in practice offce-toresidential conversions come with design and equity challenges.
According to Associate Professor Philip Oldfeld from UNSW’s School of Built Environment, the
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UN-Habitat estimates that 3 billion people will need access to adequate housing by 2030, with demand for 96,000 new homes every day. This creates a moral responsibility to build to improve people’s lives, however buildings are responsible for 37 per cent of energyrelated greenhouse gas emissions. The 15-minute city model, where many of your daily needs are just a
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short walk or bike ride from home, is a key driver of the push to convert vacant offce spaces into apartments. This model promotes community-building and healthy living, boosts local economies and reduces transport emissions. However, while this all sounds great in theory, many offce buildings do not readily translate to healthy and quality accommodation, and
“we know that housing has an incredible impact on our health and wellbeing,” says Oldfeld. Ultimately, the challenge is to fnd a balance between making money, reducing carbon emissions and reusing assets in a sustainable way, without compromising on people’s health and wellbeing. It is essential that any offce-toresidential conversion meets the criteria for
quality housing and provides the necessary amenities for urban living. Going forward, designers and planners must have the necessary skills and knowledge to create liveable and sustainable spaces, and governments must provide the necessary support to ensure these conversions are successful.
ACROSS
1 Condiment (7)
5 Advise (7)
9 Exactly the same (9)
10 Citizens of Switzerland (5)
11 Obtain by threats (6)
12 August (8)
14 Layout (6)
15 Enthusiasts (4)
19 Numeral (4)
20 Circles (6)
24 Country in Northeast Africa (8)
25 Illusion of having experienced something before (4,2)
27 Wanderer (5)
28 Steaminess (9)
29 Family of rulers (7)
30 Custody (7)
DOWN
1 Over from which no runs are scored (6)
2 Bed coverings (6)
3 Waiting room (8)
4 Gambling equipment (4)
5 Devastating (10)
6 Northern Ireland (6)
No. 142
4 Which primate comprises the genus Papio?
5 The de facto head of the Eastern Orthodox Church is the Archbishop and Ecumenical Patriarch of where?
6 In what year was the Republic of Türkiye established?
7 How many member states currently comprise the European Union?
1 Which of the world’s rivers runs through the most countries?
2 Which superhero disguises himself as a reporter for the ctional Daily Planet newspaper?
3 Which Australian author released their debut novel Monkey Grip in 1977?
8 What is the majority language of the city of Brussels, Belgium?
9 What does the dutch word ‘handschoenen’ mean?
10 What is the musical stage name of US actor Donald Glover (pictured)?
No. 142
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
Safety Corp RTO 91694
Tweed Heads
Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?
Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication
addition
5x5
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No. 118
8 LETTERS ABORTIVE ASSAILED ASSENTED HARANGUE
Solve all the clues and an eight-letter word will be spelled out.
1 You might see a witch ying on one of these
2 A famous song from Pinocchio: When You Wish – – Star
3 What do you turn on to make it bright at night?
4 A toy airplane you have made from a kit
No. 117
Insert the missing letters to make 10 words –ve reading across the grid and ve reading down.
NOTE: more than one solution may be possible
5 The earth moves around the sun, and the moon moves around the earth
6 A very cold dwarf planet
7 The moon is out and the sun is down at this time
8 You can see these sparkling in the sky at night
1. What job does Cranston’s character leave behind in BreakingBad?
A. Police o cer
B. Chemistry teacher
C. Lab technician
D. Chef
2. In which iconic TV series has Cranston not made an appearance?
A. The Simpsons
B. Baywatch
C. Seinfeld
D. Melrose Place
3. What was the name of Cranston’s youngest son in Malcolm in the Middle?
A. Hughie
B. Dewey
C. Louie
D. Stewie
4. In his series Your Honor what crime is his character’s son involved in?
A. Drug dealing
B. Stealing a car
C. Hit-and-run
D. Unpaid parking nes
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Late of Goonellabah. Passed away peacefully at Lismore Base Hospital on Friday, April 14th, 2023.
Aged 93 years.
Beloved husband of Marie, for more than 70 years. Dearly loved father of Anne, Robert, Brian and Lyn.
A treasured “poppy’’ to Kelly and all of his other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service for Norman was held on Monday April 24th, 2023
This page is dedicated to all those that have passed
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EXPERIENCED, FULLY INSURED, ALL SIZE JOBS
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older, it’s a great way to meet your mutual obligation requirements. If you’re interested, visit us at the museum or phone or email us.
EMBROIDERERS GROUP
Aside from the Great Country Music, there are Raffes with great prizes, Lucky Door Prizes, BCMC Members draw and Walk-up Artists Draw.
After you recover from our Mother’s Day “boot scootin day”, put this date in your calender “SUNDAY 4th JUNE” another big day cause we’re gonna celebrate our 17th year, yeah, we started in 2007.
• Lopping
Lopping
Lopping
• Felling
Wood Chipping
speaker will be Noel Whittaker, who is a well-known author, newspaper columnist and fnance investment expert. The meeting will be followed by a celebration luncheon and to book your place at this function, please contact Anne on 0437 309 250.
BACCI Celebrates 25 years
For a free quote & advice
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‘Our Club’ would appreciate it if you could include details of our day in your “public announcements and/or GIG Guides”.
Wood Chipping Felling
• Removal
Felling
Stump Grinding Removal
Lopping Wood Chipping Felling
• Wood Chipping
Stump Grinding Removal
• Cherry Picker
• Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding Removal
P 6688 6136
For a free quote & advice
P 6688 6136
M 0427 886 136
P 6688 6136
M 0427 886 136
M 0427 886 136
Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com
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Email: northernriverstreeservice@gmail.com
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Waterproofng
Ryan Deagan
28 years’ experience
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ALSTONVILLE
ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS
The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets monthly in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.
ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB
A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects. Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details.
CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM
The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum is “Signifcant Stories and Items from the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society Collection”. It will introduce you to some amazing historical objects which have been identifed during the Society’s Signifcance Assessment Project and have state and national heritage signifcance. By popular demand, the exhibition has been extended until Friday 19th May. The museum also has facilities for research about Ballina Shire families, as well as books about local history and commemorative wineglasses and keyrings for sale. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au. By the way, we have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum and if you’re on a JobSeeker payment and 55 or
Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month except December and January. Our venue is the Resource Centre at the rear of Crawford House Museum, Alstonville. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up.
MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP
meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day. Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Coffee, tea, milk provided. A small fee to cover hall hire. Ph 0401 047 513.
SQUARE DANCING
Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.
THE RETURNED AND SERVICES
LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NSW Branch)
ALSTONVILLE SUB-BRANCH
Alstonville RSL sub-Branch hold their monthly meetings on the second Saturday of the month at 0900 at the RSL Hall, 13 Bugden Ave (next door to the Alstonville Medical Centre). All ex-Service persons are welcome to attend, and we have a convivial morning tea on completion of the meeting. Alstonville RSL sub-Branch have a ‘Lower Deck Luncheon’ at 1200 each Friday, everyone is welcome, we sit out the back of the Hall, order lunch from local suppliers, and have great conversations with good mates. There is always plenty of support & advice on any issue! (But not much sympathy)
BALLINA
BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE
INC. (BACCI)
We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Over 50 members are from all over the Northern Rivers. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. For more information - info@bacci.com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540
BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB
“Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”. Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm. Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors at 13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www.ballinabridge.org.au
BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC
“LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC DAYS” of The Ballina Country Music Clubs are scheduled for the frst Sunday of the Month.
It’s nearly “MOTHER’S DAY TIME” and our next “Music Social” will be a “Live Music with the “SMOKEHOUSE” band, on SUNDAY 7th May 2023 at THE BALLINA RSL CLUB, Grant Street BALLINA. While Mother’s Day is a week later, still one of the best Mother’s Day gifts one could give mum is a “afternoon outing” of Live Country Music at 10.45am at the “RRIE”and share part of the afternoon with KEITH HOLMES (Life Member) as our “MEMBER SHOWCASE” Artist.
A fabulous host of “WALK UP-ARTISTS” and the “SMOKEHOUSE gals and guys” are sure to turn the afternoon into a memorable “music day” hearing renditions of “many top recording artists” of great Country Music from all walks of life, while the Lione Dancers will leave yoy breathless.
BALLINA CWA
Ladies that are at a loose end on a Wednesday morning, might like to come and join our happy band of members. We meet every Wednesday from 9.00am to noon and can learn many crafts from fellow ladies. Barbara, our Handicraft’s Offcer (0428116668) is there to lend a hand when help is needed. She also teaches us new handicraft techniques. Why not call in to see us for the morning? Morning tea is served at a cost of just $3. All are welcome. Mahjong is played in our rooms Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon until 4.00pm at a cost of $4. Everyone is welcome.
BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770.
BALLINA LADIES PROBUS CLUB
The next meeting of the Ballina Ladies Probus Club will be on May third at the Ballina RSL Club at 10am. The Guest Speaker will be Crissy Freer, an author and nutritionist talking about “Health as We Age”. All visitors are welcome. Phone Wendy 0410 560 916 or Pamela 6681 1022 for more information.
Free community Brunch is now on the frst Saturday of every month. Everyone is invited. So, join us for a free bacon and egg roll, sausages cereal, toast, rissoles, tea and coffee, or just come for a chat.
All welcome. From 10am to 12 pm In the Ballina Presbyterian Hall, the corner of Cherry and Crane St Just behind the church. Coach trip to Grafton on Wednesday 14 June 2023
Visitors welcome $45.00 payment by 7 June 2023
Included in cost: coach, morning tea/coffee, scones with jam and cream at New Italy. Time to browse at gift shop and museum. Drive to Grafton, look around shops and get lunch at own cost. Then visit historic Schaeffer House Museum, cost of entry included. Pick up at Alstonville and Ballina phone Wendy 0410560916 or Pamela 66811022
BALLINA LIGHTHOUSE RSL DAY CLUB
A Day Club for elderly and isolated people in our community, held every Thursday at the Richmond Room Ballina. Enjoy morning tea and a mental stimulation exercise like Tai Chi, followed by lunch and afternoon musical entertainment.
Every Thursday 10am to 2pm cost $10 Richmond Room, Regatta Avenue Ballina RSVP Lorraine Fox 66874350, 0439 301249 lorraineafox@gmail.com
BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS BRIDGE CLUB
Social Bridge Play in Seniors Hall. Swift Street Ballina on Wednesday & Saturdays @ 12.05 pm Enquiries Phone: 0493425002 for details.
BALLINA TOY LIBRARY
Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina.
Open Tuesdays 1pm - 3pm, and Saturdays 10am - 1pm.
Ph. 0411 719 074 for enquiries
The following meeting will be held on Friday 12 May, and this will be the 30th Anniversary of the Branch. The guest
A great night was had by all at the Cherry Street Bowling Club to celebrate the 25th anniversary of BACCI- Ballina Arts and Crafts Inc. 25 years ago Grace Cruice called for interest in starting a local arts and crafts group, 12 people turned up and BACCI was born. Over the years, membership has fuctuated between 70 and 120 artists, who have many different BGs and art and craft styles. From the beginning the organisation worked tirelessly to raise funds for a new gallery and were instrumental in opening the Northern Rivers Community Gallery, which is now run by Ballina Council.
Sadly, Grace passed away in 2005 and in 2007 the inaugural Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition was held at the NRC Gallery in her honour. In July and August this year, the 12th exhibition will be held.
BACCI also stages 2 additional exhibitions each year. The next exhibition is coming up soon. May 6th and 7th at the Masonic Hall, Cherry Street, Ballina, open 9am – 3pm. This is a great opportunity to drop in and chat with a local artist and view a wide variety of art and craft.
So, Happy 25th Birthday BACCI and here’s to another 25 years of showcasing budding and established artists in the Ballina region.
Photos taken at the 25th BACCI Celebration
1. Mary Richards (original member and former President)
2. BACCI committee, Deb McFarlane (outgoing President), Rosie Kaplan (Secretary), Mary Richards (Vice President and Lifetime member) and Andrew Watson (Treasurer)
3. Helen Dunn, Di Bell (former President), Kim Michelle Toft
4. Maria Heaton, Barry Magnay, and Lorraine Spring
5. Mary Richards, Harold Fauske (original member) and Pam Paterson (former President)
IN FOCUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
How about trying something different?
If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills or simply make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the In Focus Toastmasters Club. We meet the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Cherry Street Sports Club, Ballina. For more, contact our President via email at: president-3209990@toastmastersclubs. org or our PR offcer at: vppr-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org
NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION
This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@bigpond.net.au
BRUNSWICK HEADS
BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB
Brunswick Valley VIEW Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10.30am for 11am.
Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 or email wjhunt@yahoo.com no later than the Monday before. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. The club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. Info: view.org.au, call 1800 805 366 or email view@thesmithfamily.com.au.
CASINO
CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.
CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S
SHED
Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au
CASINO CWA
The CWA Casino Day would like to invite everyone to our April meeting The meeting is at the Casino Community Centre 9.00am this Thursday April 27h, 2023. Everyone is welcome. Enquires Margaret Good 66621746, Jennifer Baker 043892060.
CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY
HISTORY GROUP INC
We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 4pm and every third Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am.
We are in Room 5, upstairs in the School of Arts building in Walker Street, Casino. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am.
Upcoming events:
28 April is a workshop on Google Maps and its use in family history research.
For a small fee we can do research for you as well.
Call us on 6664 1118 or email us at casinofhg@gmail.com
CASINO GALLERY-ART at the CASSINO GALLERY.
The Casino Art Group meets here every. Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 3pm Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information. Cassinoartgallery@gmail.com
CASINO HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539.
CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND
CRAFT GROUP
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.
CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS
If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help with meals on wheels give the offce a call on 66621217.
WEEK 2
MONDAY B.McEnerny & C.Moulden
J. Yates
TUESDAY
B.Bennett
K.O’Reilly & L&N O’Reilly
WEDNESDAY
M.&M. Ayshford
G.Mannix
THURSDAY
J.Crooks
S. Garrard & E. Grogan
FRIDAY
M.Anderson
J.Connell
CASINO MINI RAIL
Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0455673722.
CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB
Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call
the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.
CASINO/RICHMOND VALLEY
BLIND CITIZEN AUSTRALIA
BRANCH
Casino /Richmond Valley BCA
Branch May meeting is in the Casino Baptist Church Hall on the corner of Canterbury and West Streets Casino on Monday 1st May at 10am.
New members are very welcome to join and enjoy a “cuppa” with everyone before the meeting. Free transport is available.
Phone Denise on: 0448014682
Email: deniseg.vip@outlook.com
CASINO VIEW CLUB
Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418715374
AA-LIVING SOBER MEETING is held every Tuesday 12:001:30pm At the Casino Baptist Church Cnr. West & Canterbury Streets Casino Each week the group will discuss a chapter on living sober out of the AA Living Sober Book. Contact George on Ph: 0427133372 (due to so many scam calls) please leave your name and number and I will call you back.
FAIRY HILL CRAFT HALL
Fairy Hill Craft Group will be on again Thursday, May 4, 10 a.m. at Fairy Hill Hall on the Summerland Way. New members are always welcome to join our sociable & friendly group. Please BYO lunch: tea/coffee provided. This month’s Show & T ell: An old or special toy. For more information PH. Sue 66633233.
LION’S CLUB CASINO
Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Secretary: Denise Green 0448014682 Email: deniseg.vip@ outlook.com
LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION
Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.
THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY
CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out, please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY
WOMAN’S ASSOCIATION
COOLANGATTA BRANCH
QCWA Coolangatta is inviting people to join them in their annual 5 km sponsored walk to raise funds for The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) and their projects.
These projects help and support underprivileged women of the world and their families by raising the standard of living through education, training and community development programs; providing practical support by helping them set up income-generating schemes; supporting educational opportunities for women and
girls and help eliminate gender discrimination.
The International ACWW holds a seat at the United Nations table and is a strong voice for women.
‘It’s so important for us to support ACWW to enable them to help underprivileged women in Australia and other countries’, said Karen Howell, President of the QCWA Coolangatta Branch.
‘Their work is vital to help women have access to clean water, shelter, start an income making business, give birth safely, and can even save the lives of women who are struggling’.
‘We’d love for our community to join us for this great cause, and at the same time enjoy the beautiful scenic walk along the beach front path’, Ms Howell said.
When: Tuesday 2nd May
Where: QCWA Hall, 169 Griffth Street, Coolangatta
Time: The walk starts at 8.30 am
What to Expect: Starting from the QCWA Hall, a lovely 5 km walk to North Kirra and back followed by morning tea and tasty treats, as only CWA women can do. Bring a group of friends, people from your offce, your community group or just come yourself to meet new people and help with this worthy cause. Ask friends and family to sponsor you.
Sponsorship Forms: Email QCWACoolangattabranch@gmail. com for a form or pick one up on the day.
Phone or text Karen 0422864111 or Crystal 0420 986 033 for further details.
If you can’t make it, you can still help make a difference by donating to QCWA Coolangatta BSB: 064410 Acct: 10347554 Ref. WWW
EVANS HEAD
EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH
meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 0427825560
EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB
The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316 for more details.
EVANS HEAD SEAGULLS
CRAFT & QUILTERS GROUP
Meet every Tuesday 9am-12noon in the Recreation Hall (opposite the Kiosk). We invite you to join us for a relaxing morning of crafting, friendship and sharing ideas. Beginners are very welcome. Finishing UFO’s, Embroidery, Gold Work, Hexagons, & Group Projects are just some of the crafts done.
GOONELLABAH
TABLE TENNIS AT
GOONELLABAH
Tuesday and Thursday mornings
social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am1.00pm or visit website www. fnctabletennis.com.au.
THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd
Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome. Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club. We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and fnish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.
GRAFTON
GRAFTON CWA
The next meeting of Grafton CWA will be held on Friday 5th May, which is a week earlier than usual, due to the State Conference. Morning tea will be at 9.30am, followed by the meeting at 10am. Other dates coming up on the 3rd May, some members will be going to the Grafton Hospital Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day Morning Tea
Publicity offcer: Anne McLellan
GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Perhaps it’s time to fnd out what it’s all about! If you would like to improve your communication and leadership skills. Make new friends and have fun, you are warmly invited to attend the Mighty Clarence Toastmasters Club. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. You may attend either from the comfort of your own home via zoom or join us in person at the Joan Muir Community Centre: 194 Turf Street, Grafton. For more information please contact: Vice President on email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com or Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters.
GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS
Grafton Senior Citizens
Trips: Daytrip, New Italy, Windara, Casino. 12 May, spare seats. Mystery trip.23 June,,iust on sale. More bookings needed for 8 day tour Narrabri, Dubbo, Tamworth areas from 12 August.
General Business: morning teas. meeting days. have resumed; reminder of scams: 6 rnonthlv newsletter will be distributed at May meeting. Soup Day: arranged for Monday, 19 June, morning tea, games, soup lunch.
Fees: I l9 members have renewed memberships. Others can still pay. New members: always welcome. Next meeting: Tuesdav, 9 May, 10.30am. Guest speaker, to be fnalised.
Enquiries : Sandra 6642 7720, or 0417 464 946.,,
GRAFTON
EXERCISE CLASSES
Every Friday at the Uniting Church, Prince Street. Join us for gentle exercises designed for Seniors. We meet at 10.30 a.m. for a cuppa and a chat with the exercises commencing at 11. All equipment is provided and there is no cost to the participants. Further information can be obtained from Joan or Brian on 6644 7347 or 0416 067 315, or from Dot on 66423248 or 0477 213 017
At our last meeting we were led by Rosie in discussions about many interesting topics including hungry, hungry Monolepta beetles. No-one had a kind word to say about them and their skill at stripping a garden bare. On the other hand, the Hover fy information was very popular. A great pollinator and a destroyer of
aphids. What’s not to love? We had a demonstration of how to make a Hover Fly Lagoon to place in the garden for them to breed in. Also, some interesting history about the White Jacarandas we have in town that are actually grafted on to purple Jacaranda stock and the fact that Apollo Eleven Park in Turf St is home to several rare trees.
After our meeting we enjoyed a stroll around the lovely and colourful garden of one of the Clarence Village residents who invited us to take a look. It is obviously a well-loved and tended garden, and we really appreciated the invitation.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 4th May at the Joan Muir Centre, 194 Turf St Grafton. 10am to midday.
Instead of our usual meeting we are holding a High Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. Entry for this month only is $10 which includes morning tea and a raffe ticket.
We will also have our Bring and Buy table so if you have some plants, cuttings or produce you would like to donate, they are greatly appreciated. All money raised on the day will go towards the Cancer Council so we hope you can make it.
You are also welcome to bring a friend but please RSVP by 1st May.
You can email graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com or ring Leanne on 0427 432 033.
GRAFTON VIEW CLUB
Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!
CLARENCE RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
“Schaeffer House Museum at 190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton. Is in full swing for 2023 with visitors starting to arrive by the busload! What do they see? First and last, the pretty gardens with a wide variety of plants, fowers, herbs and sheltering trees for the birds, butterfies, bees, and resident skinks. Inside the cool house they experience time travel as they see how people led their lives on the Clarence over 170 years ago, building for us a rich heritage to value forever! They will also see how to value the knowledge and help given by the original inhabitants on whose land the newcomers settled. Its’s a neverending story in your “Story House” museum. Our vintage clothing collection will soon be stored away to make way for a new display, so pay a visit soon to Your Schaeffer House Museum! Don’t forget we have nine other great museums in the clarence Valley just waiting for another visit from you! PS: Our resident gnomes can be found somewhere in the garden. Others are tiny and hiding away!!
Museum open hours are Tues to Thur and Sunday 1pm to 4pm $12 – Family $5 – Adult and $2 – Child.
Research hours are Tues to Thur only from 9am to 3pm. There is a small charge for researching.
Our contact number for special openings is 6642 5212”. Should you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me on either (02)66425212 or 0406397404.
The Rotary Club of Grafton was formed in 1933 by virtue of sponsorship by the Rotary Club of Lismore. There were 27 charter members.
Subsequently, the Grafton Rotary Club sponsored the establishment of other Rotary Clubs in Coffs Harbour (1949), South Grafton (1950) and Maclean (1953). Rotary has been a constant presence in Grafton and the Clarence Valley since its inception. Over the years there have been many signifcant contributions to the community largely because of the tremendous support provided by the community to the various Rotary projects.
Some of the major projects undertaken by the Grafton Rotary Club include the development of See Park with restoration and construction of the facilities there commencing in the 1950s. The arboretum was planted in 1983 and the two rotundas at each end of See Park were built during the 1980s. The facilities at See Park and the development of the park itself were largely a result of the member’s work in building and developing the Park.
Another very signifcant contribution to the well-being of Clarence Valley and the New England area around Glen Innes was the leadership provided by Grafton Rotary in raising $86,725.00 in 1985 to purchase and provide for a Life Education Van which became a facility available to practically all school children over the next serval decades.
The Wishing Well at Market Square was built in the 1960s and continues to provide a source of charitable donations by locals and visitors towards the many Rotary projects.
Grafton Rotary Club sponsored the development of the Grafton Meals on Wheels program. An organisation that still operates very effciently today.
The Grafton Rotary Club has been a regular participant in the Rotary Bowel Scan program for many decades before that program was taken over by the Commonwealth Government. Statistically, we know that many lives were saved by this very valuable Rotary program.
Another signifcant and ongoing involvement by the Grafton Rotary Club has been in the Rotary Youth Exchange program in which the club frst became involved in 1964.
The long-term Youth Exchange Program has seen countless students leave Grafton to spend a year being hosted overseas and in return, the Rotary Club hosts youth exchange participants from all corners of the globe to spend 12 months in Grafton. There is also a variety of youth development programs provided by Rotary and sponsored by the Grafton Rotary Club. There are many young persons who have benefted by attendance at one or another of these programs.
The President of the Grafton Rotary Club, Richard Pryor said, “The club is proud to be involved in so many different projects and community events in its 90-year history. We look forward to the club continuing this involvement for the beneft of the community for many more decades to come”.
The club will celebrate the occasion with a dinner at the Grafton District Services Club on 6 May 2023. All are welcome and tickets to the event can be purchased directly from the venue.
SCHAEFFER HOUSE MUSEUM, 190 PRINCE STREET, Grafton, NSW
Many items are being ‘rested’ and replaced with different interesting historical photographs, paintings, and objects. Come to see if you can “spot” the changes! Our museum is constantly changing, just like the lovely garden that surrounds it!
When did you last “drop in?”
All our museums have different collections and are entertaining so check out the opening times for Alumy Creek, Iluka, Yamba, Glenreagh, Maclean, Lawrence and Copmanhurst. Schaeffer House hours: Tues, Wed, Thur, and Sun 1-4pm Admission Family of four $12.00 Adults $5.00 and children $2.00
We have been welcoming many new members lately, if you would like to join our historical society, you too, can receive our quarterly newsletters and receive many benefts in the Research Area.
HASTINGS POINT
HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR
Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us. New members needed. You will be made most welcome
When: Tuesday Evenings from 7pm – 8.30pm Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414 794 380
PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT
The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.
KINGSCLIFF
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF
The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens.
The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital. There is a range of jobs that can be performed. The branch runs raffes, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly, and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that must be processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So, the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital.
For more information contact John on 0421085985.
KINGSCLIFF 500 CARD CLUB
Kingscliff 500 Card Club. Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm to 4pm Cudgen Surf Club
New players WELCOME
For further Information contact: GARY on 0499869992
KYOGLE
KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Our usual monthly show will NOT be on in April as it falls on EASTER SUNDAY and the Bowling Club will be Closed. So please come and join us for our next Show which will fall on MOTHER’S DAY. Meeting at 11am Music to follow. This event fully catered for by the club including Bistro Meals.
KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB
Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.
ROTARY KYOGLE BAZAAR
Fourth Saturday of every month. See Rotary Kyogle Bazaar on social media for all the details or call 0459 512 249.
KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET
Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Enquiries Anne 66321851
LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE
Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 0448222334.
RICHMOND RIVER BEEF
PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION
Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.
LENNOX HEAD
LENNOX HEAD CWA
Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head. Call Jan on 66816150.
LENNOX HEAD DAY VIEW CLUB
The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the frst Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre with the meeting starting at 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.
LENNOX HEAD EVENING
VIEW CLUB
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged.
students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.
LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB
New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment. Meetings are on the frst and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.
PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX
HEAD
Meets 9.30 for 10 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the frst Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired, or semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone June Zentveld on 66871004
LISMORE
LISMORE BASE AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary is holding a ‘Made from The Heart ‘ Craft Market.
Saturday 29th April 2023 10am - 3pm. Sunday 30th April 2023 10am -2pm. At the Lismore Workers Club Sports Club 202 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah. Local Artisans and the Auxiliary. will have a showcase of wares. Mother’s Day gifts and local crafts will be for sale. We have a raffe 1st prize $500.00, and 2nd prize $100.00. Please note: EFTPOS is not offered by all vendors. For more information contact Colleen 0401081747
LISMORE CITY CONCERT BAND
Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan.
For more information, Tel: 0432575911 visit: www. lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our Facebook and Instagram pages.
LISMORE CWA IT’S ‘23’ SO COME AND SEE what being a member of the Lismore CWA DAY BRANCH could mean to you. We would like YOU to join us for the opportunity to be involved with a truly friendly group of fun, diverse & interesting women of all ages. You will make new friends who will support you, plus you’ll be part of contributing to the lives of Women and Children in our area through our fundraising endeavours. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT! Why not come along as a ‘guest’ to see how you feel and experience the difference. being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. We meet on the frst Thursday of each month at 9:30am for a 10am start. Our 2023 meetings commence in February. FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION call our President Allison Kelly on 0428 216 079. We also run CRAFT meetings each Friday. You’ll learn new things, once again meet new friends, and enjoy creating beautiful craft in great company. FOR CRAFT INFORMATION call Vicki Boyle on 0437 465 642. WE LOOK FORWARD SO
MUCH to meeting you.
LISMORE LIBRARY NEW LOCATION IN THE CBD
While the Lismore Library is under repair, you can fnd a Pop-Up Library at 146 Molesworth Street (Was Williams Shoes), for all your reading, watching and information needs. The library has a fresh collection of donated community books, DVD’s, Puzzles and more, with weekly programs and events. The library is open 7 days a week and more information can be found at www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au
LISMORE MEN & COMMUNITY SHED
President: Don Abrahams 0437576837
Vice President: Bob Greig 0404860504
Email: lismoremcs.contact@gmail. com
Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm
We are a community based non-proft organisation. Everybody is welcome: men, women & people with a disability of all ages. We encourage social inclusion. Our aim is to promote the mental, physical & emotional well-being of people in our community.
Shed Activities
Members work on their own projects
Mentoring is available
General woodworking
Welding & light engineering
Repair & restoration of items for the public
Constructing projects, of items for the public
Constructing projects for preschools, hospitals & other organisations
Assembling fatpack
Minor maintenance work for the elderly & disabled
Working with the disabled
Talking with other members or simply having company
Memberships: $40-year
Attendance Fee: $3 tea/coffee
Location: 15 Industry Drive East Lismore
LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY
INC.
ORCHID SHOW - JUDGING
LISMORE CENTRAL FRI 14THSAT 15TH APRIL
Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Goonellabah Community Centre in the Goonellabah Public Library, 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah . . .’ Contact Bev on 0400326289
LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS
Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome.
LISMORE SPINNERS & WEAVERS
Please join us…... Weaving, Spinning, Felting, Dyeing, Knitting, Crochet, Workshops, Chat…. Sharing Craft & Ideas.
From 10am, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays of each month. (Formal business meeting is 10.30-11.30 every 1st Friday) McLeans Ridges Hall Cnr Cowlong and McLeans Ridges Rds (off Bruxner Hwy) Morning Tea provided. Bring your lunch (and a mug)
Contac: Kim- 0423935060
Linda- 0419489987
Email ~ lismorespinnersandweavers@
gmail.com
LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifes, meets Wed nights from 6.30pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm. Air rife shooting for .22 & 177 air rifes will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (ah).
EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB
Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start. 20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome
EAST LISMORE SOCIAL TENNIS
Social Tennis is played at East Lismore Tennis Club, Cnr Neilson St & Oakley Avenue every Tuesday from 8am. We invite social players of all abilities to join us, we are a mixed group who enjoy a morning’s tennis without the commitment of competition. Feel free to call in or phone Fay Ross 0412910487 for more information. Everyone welcome.
MAINLY MUSIC
Fun, interactive, music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more. They will develop gross motor skills, as well as socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment. Morning tea with snacks included. Mainly Music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, LISMORE. T: 0266213200
Have you retired or just about to, from the workforce?
Are you looking to exercise your mind and body and keep both well oiled?
Well, Lismore U3A [university of the third age} could be just the place for you. This worldwide organisation has been running in Lismore for the past 30 years and thousands of local people have benefted from its programmes. It’s a great place to meet like-minded people and make new friends. The last three years have been diffcult for us as they have for everyone, and we are on a recruitment drive to meet and greet you!
We start 2023 with a choice of at least 30 classes, which include, Languages, Photography, Science, History, Qigong, Genealogy, and many others. We also have a social calendar each term. All our courses are listed on our website www.lismoreu3a. com.au
U3A is entirely run by volunteers, with the committee and tutors coming from our membership. The joining fee Is $50 for 1 year and entitles you to attend any course you choose throughout the year; you can go every day if you wish. Why not peruse our site to see if there is a course that would be of interest to you.
There is an online enrolment form that you can complete and any queries you have can be directed to our secretary, Pat, McLarenSmith Ph. 6622 7408 We look forward to meeting you.
On behalf of Lismore U3A committee.
PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS
Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club in High St.
Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.
Want to be part of an innovative, interesting, and inclusive networking group who meet fortnightly to share ideas, meet other professionals and work together to make a difference in your community? Then Rotary Club of Lismore Networking could be the answer for you! Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at The Civic Hotel (210 Molesworth Street Lismore). For more information contact Rita
on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.
ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC
East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.
ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE
Interested in contributing to community?
Local and international?
The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice. Join us at Options please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.
SPRUNG
Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not-for-proft community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops, and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au
SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO
CLUB
Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects. For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https:// sarc.org.au/
ZEN AND INSIGHT MEDITATION –LISMORE HEIGHTS INSIGHT (VIPASSANA) MEDITATION and practice:
This mindfulness-based meditation group sits on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. The evening includes meditation instructions, sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and discussion.
For further details, please contact Rosie0402 682 925
ZEN MEDITATION and practice
The Zen meditation group sits on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:15pm. The evening includes instructions, sitting meditation, Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher. For further details, please phone: 0427778837 Website: https://www. kuanyinmeditationcentre.org/ Beginners and experienced meditations are warmly welcomed at both groups.
MACLEAN
MACLEAN VIEW CLUB
Monthly meetings the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.
MURWILLUMBAH
COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS
MURWILLUMBAH
Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail.com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.
MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY
GARDEN
Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays. Time 3-5pm, street parking, BYO, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat, and water. Children ok with strict supervision. Covid plan operating. Enquires: phone Bob
Johnson (02)66225792.
POTTSVILLE
POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB
Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.
POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL
Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries, please call Jan 0431909760.
TWEED HEADS
Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 0755248035.
TWEED HEADS PROBUS CLUB
Probus Club, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Be at Club Tweed at 10-00am on the frst Wednesday of the Month. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY
SOCIETY INC
The Society holds its monthly general meeting on the frst Saturday of every month at Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina, from 2pm-4pm and at each meeting we have a presentation of a topic at that meeting we hope you will continue to support us announcing this through your relevant media outlet, I have listed some upcoming meetings:
Saturday 6 May Meeting: Occupations
– At What Did Your Forebears Work?
Coordinated by Judith Cosgrove.
Saturday 3 June Meeting: First Clue that Sparked a Line of Enquiry. Co-ordinated by Robyn Hilan.
Saturday 1 July Meeting: A Photograph
That Tells a Story. Co-ordinated by Jackie Chalmers.
Saturday 5 August Meeting: AGM plus talks on The Black Sheep in the Family co-ordinated by Joy Conlon
TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP
Meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.
TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB
May 4th. will be an enjoyable 55th. Birthday for the TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB– birth stone EMERALD will be out on show. We are also extremely pleased how our numbers have swollen since the national close down caused by Covid which sends shivers down backs worldwide. Ahh, looking forward, to Thursday May 4th. there will be entertainment by a talented musician, and we send an invitation to the ladies of Tweed to come and share in the fun at the South Tweed Sports Club We have 7 ‘Learning for Life’ students AND we happily pay for their education in conjunction with THE SMITH FAMILY. AND DID YOU KNOW National Volunteer Week will be May 15/21. So, ladies, COME AND JOIN US. We enjoy great frivolity with weekly happenings quite the normal. For more information and a friendly chat ring President Kathie on 0407 709 629.
YAMBA
YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB
Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold
a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.
YAMBA LIONS CLUB
Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members’ welcome.
ALL NORTHERN RIVERS
NORTHERN RIVERS BUSHWALKING CLUB
Are you interested in exploring the beauty that our region contains. The Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club offers a variety of activities for people of all abilities and ages in bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org. au for more information.
NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday May 3rd - 7pm until 9 pm at the LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS MAIN CLUB – 202 OLIVER AVENUE, GOONELLABAH – Meals available at the Club if required -
Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to share, learn and beneft from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis –Discussion on Prostate Cancer diagnosis, treatment choices and end resultsEnquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 -
NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region and enable them to realise their full potential. Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org. au/women’s-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail. com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden
The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-proft community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub. We are very friendly and welcome new members. For more details email: nrhhh@ freelists.org.
NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. A general catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc.
Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.
Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.
Warnings
See www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
Northern Rivers District:
Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening.
Thursday. Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
Northern Tablelands District:
Partly cloudy. High chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h.
Thursday. Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon.
New South Wales: A few showers in the northeast with the chance of a shower about the central east. The chance of a late shower about the far southwest inland. Dry and mostly sunny across elsewhere.
Patchy morning fog across the east, mainly about the southern ranges. Daytime temperatures below average in the northeast, but near or above average elsewhere. East to northeasterly winds, freshening along the coast. Thursday. A few showers in the northeast, with the chance of a shower or two across the southern inland and western slopes. Dry and mostly sunny elsewhere. Daytime temperatures a little above average. Northeast to northwesterly
winds, fresh along the coast. Winds turning southwesterly in the southwest later.
Byron Coast:
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly during the day. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore north of Cape Byron. Swell: Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Coffs Coast:
Winds: Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly 15 to 20 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. Swell: Easterly 2 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. Gold Coast Waters:
Winds: Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots. Seas: 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Swell: Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres. Weather: Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Northern NSW Football and Newcastle Permanent are delighted to announce a 16th year in partnership.
Newcastle Permanent, the offcial fnancial institution of Northern NSW Football, will proudly continue as Northern NSW Football’s major partner of community football, a role it has held since 2008.
Northern NSW Football Interim CEO Peter Haynes said Newcastle Permanent were a valued, long-term major partner.
“We are delighted that Newcastle Permanent will continue as our major partner of community football,” Haynes said. “This partnership
has been ongoing for the better part of two decades now and in that time Newcastle Permanent’s support has ensured that the region’s largest sport remains affordable, fun and safe.
“Many families have experienced diffculties over the last couple of years due to the pandemic and natural
disasters. We understand that and we are committed to partnering with Newcastle Permanent to ensure that our game remains accessible and young players start the season with a ball at their feet.”
Newcastle Permanent’s Chief Distribution Offcer Paul Juergens said the customer-owned
institution was excited to continue its partnership with Northern NSW Football.
“This partnership helps local families lead healthy, happy and active lives, provides valuable equipment and signage to Northern NSW Football community clubs, and helps stabilise player registration
fees for families,” Mr Juergens said.
“Since 2008, Newcastle Permanent has provided more than 120,000 free footballs to entry-level players, with a further 10,000 balls being distributed this season.
“As a keen football fan, I look forward to seeing the next generation of champions putting our
balls into the back of the net this season!”
Newcastle Permanent will also hold naming rights to senior grand fnals across Northern NSW Football’s seven Member Zones, NNSWF’s Primary School Gala days and NNSWF’s Junior Development League as part of the partnership. This weekend marks the offcial start of the community football season across northern NSW, with thousands of players and match offcials to take to the pitch.
Northern NSW Football wishes its entire football community all the best for the 2023 season.
21ST APRIL 2023
Yvonne Weddup 1, Jeanette Henwood
2, Gail McDonagh 3, Joy Lowien 4, Carol Meyer 5, Jan Small, Vanessa Reynolds 6, Lorna Simpson, Sarah
Bull 8, Lesley Richie
10, June Greenaway, Kath Hubbard 11, Coral Lavelle 13, Janene
Jarvis 14, Sally Lowry
15, Kathy Pickles 16, Ronda Taylor 17, Shirley
Coleman 18, Shirley
Atkinson, Vera Blake
19, Lisa Wong, Pauline
Kearney 21, Margaret Bryant 23, Susan Allan 24, Val Heinritz 25, Janena Bird 26, Cindy Smith 27, Pauline Bolte 28, Shirley Henry 29, Barbara Ellan 30, Bev Lasater 31, Jan Henley 32.
Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club
North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.
23-04-2023
The winners of the Canadian foursome last Sunday was Jeff & Matthew Rankin with a net score of 13.5 from Dave Roberts & Bruce Yates with 31.5 and they also won the putting trophy with 17 putts. Nearset to pins: 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th & 18th, M.Gooding & G. Shephard. 2nd, 8th, 9th & 17th, T.Hook & D,Hampson. 7th, G.Randall & G.Skennar. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Potubi Transport Pty. Ltd. Casino will be a single stableford on the top 11
holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.
On Wednesday 19/4 there were 2 games playing in the Major Consistency championship rounds, the results were:
N. Moran def T. Maxwell
H. Lavelle def I. Watson Good luck to the winners in their next round. There was also a social game & the result was:
R.skirrey, J. Dwyer, D.Skinner & K. Jonsson def
R. Skirrey, C. Doyle, J. Creighton & M. Mead Winners for the day were:
R. Skirrey, J. Dwyer, D. Skinner & K. Jonsson
CHERRY STREET
SPORTS RESULTS
RICOCHET CROQUET :
N.Watts 20 d P.Bolte 18
R.Poynting 12 d
B.Wellings N.Poynting 12
G.Kerr B.Waters 12 d
P.Scott P.Waters 8
J Doust J.Hannigan 12 d
C.Edlund M.Russell 11
TOURNAMENTS :
Australian Ricochet Singles Championships
P.Freer 1, D.Scott 2, R.Chapman 3, T.Woodley 4. Plate : M.Hughes 1, S.Bates 2, R.Hughes 3.
Richard Hughes
Ricochet Development Offcer, David Scott Runner Up, Peter Freer Winer, Ray Chapman Ricochet National Co Ordinator.
CORAKI VETERANS
GOLF RESULTS
THURSDAY 20/4/23
What a large feld 71 golfers played the annual stableford visit from Woodburn Evans Head . Winner R Thorne, 2nd G
Tait, 3rd M Bruggy, ball run down K Osborne, J Sauer, R Rodda, J Kelly, A Ganter, W Lunnon, J Braby, J Voght.
Nearest pins 6th/15th
J Sauer. Coraki lead in the inter club event after round one. This Thursday will be another 18 hole single stableford starting at 8.30am with a shot gun start.
AS USUAL TILL
THEN GOOD GOLFING
Max
EVANS HEAD
WOMENS BOWLS
Ladies Social Bowls
- 19-04-23 - 2 Bowl
Triples - Highest margin - B. Hancock, K. Townsend, S. Downs. Runners/up - M. McPherson, V. Hart Club Triples
Championships -
Final played 19-04-23A. Viney, J. Fernance, K. Robson defeated L. Vidler, G. Marczan, B. Montague
The South Grafton Rebels Group 2 rugby league premiership defence is offer to a rocky start with 30-20 loss to the Coffs Harbour Comets.
A Rebels side minus a lot personnel from the team that won the 2022 grand fnal, conceded six tries against the Comets at Geoff King Motors Field on Sunday.
Club president Brendan Breitnauer was not too concerned with the loss.
“It’s just Rebels football,” he said. “We’re always slow starters, but once we get the team together, we’ll be right.”
Breitnauer conceded it was a new-look Rebels outft with only half a dozen players remaining from the grand fnal team.
He said the reemergence of Casino and Lower Clarence had lured players away, with centre Tom McGrady heading to the Cougars and father and son Grant and Tyhrese Brown and Brian Quinlan-Randall off to the Magpies.
Injuries had also hit the club, with last year’s skipper Lewis Cooper out for 12 months to recover from an ACL operation.
Breitnauer said Sunday’s game had some bright spots.
“They (he Comets) are hard to beat at home,” he said. “But we were right in it for a lot of the game.
“Conditions were woeful with rain falling most of the game and it was 12-all until the
ref got injured and that seemed to change the momentum for us.”
He said the Rebels’ experienced core: backrower and skipper Grant Stevens, fveeighth Hughie Stanley and Luke Walker led from the front.
“We’ve got a few of our juniors coming through and with those experienced players showing them the way, they’re just going to keep improving.”
Breitnauer is looking for big things from Jye Boehme coming out of the 18s into frst grade.
“I think he might be able to do similar things to Quinlan-Randall once he gets his confdence in frst grade,” he said.
“He can wing, centre or second row, so we can fnd a spot for him to settle into and get his game to develop.”
Across the river it was a quiet start to the season with the Ghosts’ opening game of the season against Sawtell Panthers delayed until the frst
bye round of the season on May 14.
The players put in a solid practice session instead of getting their frst competition hit out.
The Group 2 Rugby League has been forced to make changes to the draw, including more Saturday games, because
of a shortage of referees and touch judges.
Breitnauer said this was unfortunate, but clubs would work with the Group to minimise the impact on the game.
Scores
Coffs Harbour 30: Tries: Michael Hart, Malakai Troutman,
Lewis Hall, Brian Palalagi, Bennet Bar Reech, Malakai Troutman. Goals: Nathan Curry 3.
South Grafton 20: Tries: Luke Walker, Keiran Johnson-Heron, Damon Kirby, Nicholas McGrady. Goals Hughie Stanley 2.
