ENTERTAINMENT

Ball Park Music is gearing up to electrify Hotel Brunswick with a dynamic performance on March 15th, as a highlight of the Great Southern Nights event. The group, renowned for their vibrant indie sounds, started their journey in 2008 while they were university students. Their upward trajectory in the music industry is marked by sold-out tours, acclaimed appearances at major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, and Groovin the Moo, and international tours that have captured audiences far and wide.

Their debut album, ‘Happiness and

Surrounding Suburbs,’ has received widespread praise and propelled them to the top 10 of the ARIA charts. Their music has resonated with listeners, earning them spots in the Triple

J Hottest 100 among numerous accolades.

The band’s success caught the attention of Weezer from California, who chose them as the opening act for their Australian tour, cementing Ball Park Music’s reputation as a formidable force in the music scene. They’ve also captivated fans internationally, with standout performances at the CMK Festival in

New York and sell-out shows across Europe.

As part of the Great Southern Nights Tour, which stretches over 17 memorable nights, Ball Park Music will share the stage with other celebrated artists including Gordi, JK-47, and Jo Stevens. This tour is a celebration of live music that brings together a diverse mix of talented performers.

Fans are encouraged to seize the opportunity to witness Ball Park Music live at Hotel Brunswick. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, starting at 7 pm. Tickets are available at www.ballparkmusic. com. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exhilarating live music experience with Ball Park Music and special guest Bean Magazine, as they bring their unique energy and sound to Brunswick Heads.

Crossword Release No. 3036

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Today’s target:

35 words average

42 words good

47+ words excellent

Find words of four letters or more. Every word must include the centre letter and each letter is used once only. Find at least one nine-letter word. No colloquial or foreign words, capitalised nouns, apostrophes, hyphens. No verbs or plural words ending in ‘s’. Solution list is not exhaustive. Ref: Macquarie Dictionary

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ASTROLOGY with Joanne Madeline Moore

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Are you confused about which path to follow?

Pay close attention to your nightly dreams. They are full of creative ideas and symbolic wisdom that can lead you in the right direction. Painters, artists, writers, musicians and performers will feel particularly inspired as the Sun, Neptune, Venus and Saturn boost creativity and productivity. Some Rams will bump into a lover from the past. But do you really want to travel down that rocky road again?

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20)

Don’t become so focused on the busyness and minutiae of day-to-day life that you lose sight of the bigger picture. Look beyond the horizon, Bulls! Being proactive at work, setting short-term and long-term goals, dreaming big dreams and socialising with your extended peer group are the secrets to a successful week. Beyond that, your motto for the future is from birthday great, singer-songwriter James Taylor: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.”

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

There’s a positive Mercury/Pluto link and no less than seven planets are activating your career and aspirations zones. So it’s time to have ambitious dreams and set humungous goals. Stop procrastinating and, instead, ask yourself an important question: “Do I need to tweak my dreams to make them a more honest reflection of the real me?” Your motto is from entertainer (and birthday great) Liza Minnelli: “Don’t listen to anyone who doesn’t know how to dream.”

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)

Trusting your intuition and helping others are the main themes this week. It’s time to think philosophically and feel an essential part of a wider international community. Your thoughts are important, your words matter, and your actions can make a real difference. Draw inspiration from fellow Cancerian, Princess Diana: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

The Sun (your patron planet) links up with Neptune in the gentle, mystical sign of Pisces. So slow down and calm down, Cats! Tap into your imaginative, intuitive, spiritual side. Dream a special dream that will propel you into a magical future. And aim to surround yourself with family and friends who support your aspirations and encourage your creativity. Your motto is from birthday great, Albert Einstein: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Monday favours study, research, intense conversations and solving problems. Attached Virgo – is your relationship stuck in a time-warp where it’s been difficult to move forward? This week’s stars bring a shift in perspective, as you view your partner in a promising new light. Single Virgo – are you sick and tired of looking for love? Your Prince or Princess is waiting in the wings, but you may have to kiss a few frogs before you finally find them!

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Venus (your ruling planet) shifts into Pisces, so you’ll be at your flirtatious best as you charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters. If you’re attached, it’s time to rejuvenate the relationship with some good old-fashioned romance. Single Libra – you could meet your soulmate while you’re doing routine daily chores, like grocery shopping or walking the dog. But be careful your luxuryloving urge to splurge doesn’t spin out of control via a spontaneous spending spree.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Monday’s Mercury/Pluto link is good for strategizing, organising work projects and planning the domestic week ahead. For the rest of the week, you’ll feel more inspired than usual as four planets stimulate your self-expression zone. Use the power of your imagination to solve problems and soar into higher realms of creativity. Your motto is from birthday great Albert Einstein: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Family matters and domestic DIY projects are favoured this week, as lucky Venus starts transiting through your home zone. Can you figure out a problem that has got loved ones stymied? They’re expecting you to come up with the goods so get creative! For many Sagittarians, good fortune and family are linked. You’ll also find the more time and effort you put into local travel, education, communication and social media, the more successful you’ll be.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Financial matters and family conversations are favoured on Monday, and Sunday is a great time for a romantic rendezvous. Venus joins the Sun, Saturn and Neptune in your neighbourhood zone on Tuesday, so the rest of the week is wonderful for fostering positive feelings within your local community. Your motto is from fellow Capricorn, Michelle Obama: “The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

The Sun, Venus, Saturn and Neptune are all stimulating your cash zone. Letting finances take their own course seems tempting but you need to keep up to speed with money matters. If you increase your financial literacy then it will pay off handsomely further down the track, as you replace short-term whims with wise longterm strategies. With Mars visiting your sign (until March 22) you need to be proactive about personal projects and future plans.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Perceptive Pisceans have an uncanny sixth sense. And you’ll be using it in spades as the Sun, Venus, Saturn and Neptune all meander through your sign. You’ll feel increasingly inspired, compassionate and/or spiritually inclined. So it’s the perfect time to break out the paint brushes, dance in the moonlight, help someone in need or explore a new spiritual practice. Sunday’s Sun/Neptune hook-up particularly highlights romance, creativity and healing.

WEDNESDAY CHILIHEADS

SBS VICELAND, 9.40pm

This love letter to chili will get spice lovers well and truly hot under the collar. Told with a generous splash of whimsy and a kick of humour, this French-Canadian doco is packed with personality and intrigue as it explores people’s obsession and love for the spicy fruit. Traversing Canada, the US, Mexico, Trinidad, India and Tobago, tune in for this gorgeously scenic journey into the depths of science, history and culture and a select few people who are devoutly devoted to chilis. Featuring farmers and devotees, including food historian Dave Dewitt, no spice is left unbitten. After devouring this engaging expose of a niche clique, you might nd yourself reaching for the Tabasco.

FRIDAY, March 8

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Paci c Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

2.00 House Of Gods. (PGl, R)

3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

THURSDAY

ABC, 8.30pm

It’s like nothing we’ve seen before. Unique is one way to describe tonight’s uplifting, inspiring build, which is buoyed by the sunny disposition of its owner and architect Tessa Kingsbury who is giving an old Sunday school in small-town Dunedin a di erent lease on life. Host Tom Webster (pictured) has seen his fair share of special homes, but this one gives him a little twinkle in his eyes as he eagerly surveys Tessa’s grand ideas and the heritage building’s progress. With a smallish budget and an emphasis on greenery, it’s the sort of build that not everyone could comfortably live in, but everyone can take delight in as it comes to fruition. In this unconventional restoration, even Tessa’s pet is one out of the box.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Woman. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00

Entanglement. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 I Want To Make A Film About Women. (PG, R) 4.10 Light Years: Olive Cotton. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.00

SEVEN, 10am Live (Encore 8.30pm)

SEVEN (6)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Broken Ties. (2023, Mav)

“I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” joked comedian Jimmy Kimmel (pictured) when he was announced as the emcee of this showy movie awards for the second consecutive year. Apparently, the excitement with hit phenomenon Barbie also convinced him to front up for the tough gig again, which is renowned for its dazzling red carpet out ts as much as lulling its nominees into a sleep-like state with it stretching to around four hours. Aussie Margot Robbie’s stirring performance as the iconic doll isn’t nominated, but it’s up for Best Picture along with Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Maestro and Killers of the Flower Moon. Don’t miss this lavish Monday distraction.

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TEN (5) NBN (8, 80)

6.00

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terri c ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen.

8.30 MOVIE: Runaway Bride. (1999, PGls, R) A journalist hopes to get his ailing career back on track by writing an article about a woman famed for her deep-seated fear of commitment. However, complications arise when he begins to sympathise with her. Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack.

10.50 To Be Advised.

12.50 The Arrangement. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Penrith Panthers match, with news and analysis.

10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug tra ckers. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (Return) Everyday Aussie home cooks team up with some of the country’s nest chefs and go head-to-head in the kitchen.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Graham Norton is joined by Grammy-winning rapper Diddy, actors Ashley Jensen and George Mackay, TV show hosts Chris and Rosie Ramsey and English singer Jessie Ware.

10.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) A di cult rescue goes awry.

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

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

(1996, MA15+) 5.00 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish)