The Northern Rivers Times Edition 49

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June 10, 2021

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WIN-WIN: FEEDING HUNGRY PEOPLE WHILE HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT

Flock cafe in Lismore is registered with Foodbank.

By Samantha Elley UP to 40% of food purchased by restaurants, cafes and other foodservice businesses ends up in the bin.

With that statistic in mind Foodbank and Y Waste have teamed up to find a better way for food businesses to

give worth to their waste and provide meals for people who might otherwise go without.

Arianne Schreiber runs Yummify, a catering company located in the Byron Bay Industrial Estate which has registered to use the Y Waste app to offer food left over from an event.

She provides organic, vegan and mainly gluten free catering for retreats, events, home deliveries and at the Mullumbimby markets.

“I’m very committed to zero waste and plastic free,” said Ms Schreiber.

“I’m committed to organic biodynamic and growing

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regeneratively, so joining the app was a no-brainer.

“I specifically try to know how much I’m cooking and make as least waste as possible with food, but sometimes there are leftovers that people have taken home.

“But having somewhere where you can offer it cheaper, it’s a no-brainer.”

Ms Schreiber is already practicing low waste. continued page 2

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Feeding hungry people while helping the environment continued from front page At the end of the day at the markets, her leftover food is marked to half price to ensure she takes no extras home.

The app will now help her to reach more people locally, and hopefully provide some yummy dishes like her eggplant parmigiana and zucchini spaghetti napoli to those who need it and not in the bin.

Through Foodbank, local charities connect and identify vulnerable people who live in the area and need assistance.

They can then log on and

find local offers nearby and claim them with dignity just like any takeaway meal, according to Ian Price, the founder of Y Waste.

“Ninety percent of the

food outlets we’ve spoken to want to donate meals in their communities and the indication is that over half of all the meals being offered through Y Waste will end up

with people who can’t afford to buy them,” he said.

After a successful trial of the concept, Foodbank and Y Waste are now turning their attention to the Northern Rivers Region as the place to launch the initiative, thanks to a project funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority and the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre.

Aside from Yummify, other Northern Rivers food places that have registered so far are Elixiba of Byron Bay and Flock Espresso of Lismore.

Foodbank and Y Waste are now looking for local restaurants, cafes and takeaways to register.

The registration process takes only a few minutes, and the app takes care of notifications, receipts and is free to use with no contract or minimum term.

When registered, businesses can save on waste disposal, help the environment and help genuine people facing hardship.

More information can be found at the website www. foodbank.org.au/y-waste.

Ambos to attend only life-threatening calls

By Samantha Elley

Lou Felice where he liked to be, working among the freshest of veggies at his store.

FARMER LOU RECOGNISED IN PARLIAMENT THE life and passing of a Grafton businessman who has been a fixture in the city a quarter of a century has been recognised in Australia’s Parliament.

The patriarch of the Farmer Lou’s fruit and vegetable store in South Grafton, Lucio Saverio Felice died on on May 31.

Mr Hogan acknowledged the life of the man who brought his family to region at the end of the last century and opened a string of stores around the Clarence Valley.

This is the text of Mr Hogan’s address in parliament last week.

“Deputy Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the life of Lucio Saverio Felice, most commonly known and loved in our community as Farmer Lou. “He sadly recently passed away this week.

“Lou was the founder and the face of Farmer Lou’s Fruit and Vege in South Grafton.

“He was one of Grafton’s best known and loved faces.

“Whether it was your first time or your 1000th time you walked into the store you were always greeted with Lou’s big smile and wonderful personality.

“His children describe him as a man with a great heart of gold, always putting others before himself.

“I extend mine, and indeed our community’s thoughts and prayers to his wife Lucia, his children and their families, Paul and Chelsea, Ernestina and Nathan, his other child Maria sadly pre-deceased him.

“To his grandchildren James, Nicholas, Leonardo, and Matteo.

Lou was a true gentlemen and a wonderful human being and will be missed greatly by our community.

“May he Rest in Peace.”

Mr Felice’s funeral was held at the Riverside Church, South Grafton, on Tuesday.

ONLY the most urgent and life-threatening emergencies will be attended to by HSU paramedics on June 10, as they take an historic step against attempts by the NSW Government to cut their pay.

Although paramedics have been offered a 1.5 per cent increase pay offer, this falls below the NSW Treasury’s inflation forecast currently sitting at 2.2 per cent.

Paramedics are feeling the sting at this wage freeze.

Steven Fraser, vice president of the Health Services Union is an operational intensive care paramedic at Nambucca Heads. “(This industrial action) is a culmination of years of being undervalued and neglected in the recognition of the professional way we conduct ourselves,” he said.

“We usually talk about how hard we work, long shifts and overtime but now on the back of getting a wage freeze, paramedics have said enough is enough.

“We are university-

trained, we pay for our own registration and continued training.

“We are making lifegiving decisions every day and getting paid a low rate.

“I’d be better off working at a club somewhere.”

Mr Fraser said the positive vibes from the community show they are supporting what the paramedics need to do.

“We still maintain we will go to lifethreatening jobs, but people understand we’ve got to make a stand somewhere,” he said.

“We are the lowest paid paramedics in the entire country.”

Mr Fraser said

Northern Rivers GPs and hospital emergency departments may see an increase of unwell local residents on June 10 sitting in their waiting rooms, rather than be attended to by a paramedic.

“We expect there will be disruptions to health and emergency departments, and GPs will see a rise in presentations on that day,” he said.

“We have asked the NSW Treasurer to meet us and talk to us about fair wages.

“We want the chance to put our case forward to a proper independent review and have our professional status recognised.”

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June 10, 2021

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Ombudsman to review DA approvals

By Tim Howard The NSW Ombudsman will investigate the way Clarence Valley Council has handled its communications with ratepayers over complaints made about unauthorised building works at a property in Yamba’s canal area.

Council’s acting general manager Laura Black confirmed the ombudsman was conducting an investigation.

“The ombudsman has assured us he has no intention of interfering with the council’s decision making processes,” she said.

“He is looking at how we communicated with the ratepayer.”

At its May meeting the council agreed to retrospectively approve some work on a Gumnut Rd property, which Ms Black agreed did not strictly comply with the development application approval, granted in 2019.

The original DA approval for a studio, deck, carport and awning was not popular with neighbours, who made a number of submissions objecting to aspects of the build.

Ms Black said this had led them to scrutinise work closely

and resulted in them finding a number of areas of noncompliance in the build.

She said council officers had inspected the work and found there were minor variations in the build that were not in accordance with its approved DA. She said it was not unusual for council officers to find variations in buildings from the DA. “Normally it occurs when officers inspect the site and notice any variations,” she said.

“At other times it can be we receive information from a neighbour of non-compliant work and we inspect it.”

She said in this instance the variation were of such a minor kind the officers recommended retrospective approval of the work.

She was not concerned such a process would set a precedent for the council and encourage further non-compliant works.

“There is always a risk people will carry out non-compliant work without approval,” she said.

“Council is always concerned that people gain approval for work before commencing construction.

“But there’s always a risk with

some work where it’s not clear if approval is needed or not there will be issues of non compliance.

“The council has the ability to look at those issues retrospectively and make decision whether to approve or not approve the work.”

Residents have expressed concerns the council has been indifferent to non-compliant work and taken too long to deal with complaints.

In an email encouraging people to attend the May council meeting, three objectors, outline a series of areas where the council has fallen down in its communication with ratepayers as well as its inspection and approval process.

These matters were all sent to the NSW Ombudsman for investigation.

This matter has not left the council books as reports have emerged three councillors: Debrah Novak, Karen Toms and Greg Clancy have lodged a rescission motion again the approval of two DAs for this work.

Ms Black said she was aware the rescission motions had been lodged and expected them to be in the June meeting papers.

70 years married and still in love

In 1951 when Crowley Care residents Stan and Elaine got married,

Australia was a very different place. Robert Menzies was Prime Minister; television had not hit our shores and a loaf of bread cost a mere 12 cents.

Across the decades one thing has remained constant - Stan and Elaine’s enduring love for one another.

When Stan was asked what he loves most about Elaine he said: “Where do I begin? I simply love every little thing about her.” Whilst

Elaine enthused, “Stan is a wonderfully caring human and I’ve deeply appreciated this over the years. Across the years we have been blessed to have family and friends around who support us.”

On Stan and Elaine’s wedding day in Annandale, Sydney, the church experienced a blackout. It meant Elaine had to walk down the aisle lit by romantic candlelight. And the romance has continued ever since.

PROPOSED SINGLE RURAL LAND USE ZONE KYOGLE COUNCIL is inviting the community to provide feedback on a proposal to create a single rural land use zone across the Kyogle local government area.

The proposed amendment to the Kyogle Local Environmental Plan (LEP) would see all land currently zoned RU2 (Rural Landscape) in the LEP reclassified as RU1 (Primary Production).

All outstanding ‘deferred matter areas’ in the LEP would also be rezoned RU1 under this proposal. At the same time, a biodiversity clause and overlay would be introduced to

the LEP. The proposed removal of the RU2 Zone from the LEP is an outcome that Council has sought for many years.

Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the proposed changes were a great result for the community.

Council restated its commitment to a single rural zone in the LEP when it adopted its Local Strategic Planning Statement in 2020.

The Planning Proposal will be on public exhibition until Friday 2 July.

Comments should either be submitted to council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or via post, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Join koala committee The Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee are looking for new members.

The group currently has three members and is looking to expand its numbers with other keen Koala Beach residents.

The committee’s aim is to assist with protecting and enhancing the bushland habitat within and around the estate, and to care for the many native animals and birds that call the estate home. These include koalas, bush stone curlew, glossy black cockatoo and blossom bat.

If you’d like to get involved in the committee or have a comment to share about the estate, please email koalabeachctee@gmail.com.

Farm safety lunch SafeWork NSW are inviting women in the agriculture industry to attend a free farm safety lunch and learn series at the Casino RSM Club on Wednesday, June 23 at 12.30pm.

Learn more about farm safety and speak with presenters connected to the sector. Topics will include safety around farm vehicles, falls, machine guarding, general WHS and mental health. Those in attendance may also be eligible to apply for the $500 small business rebate and quad bike safety rebate.

Numbers are strictly limited so registration is essential. Register and secure your place at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/safeworknsw-33287479609

Road closure Kyogle Council’s contractor Ozwide Bridge Rail and Civil has started works on the Cedar Point Bridge replacement site and is preparing for demolition works to begin mid-June.

Edenville Road will be closed from June 14. The new bridge is expected to be complete by March 2022.

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Police caught breaching RDT procedures A GREENS MP is calling for all tests conducted over the Nimbin MardiGrass weekend in early May be declared invalid after breaches by a NSW police officer conducting drug tests have been revealed in a video.

The video was taken by a staff member of Cate Faehrmann, who was being tested at the time, and shows the police office without gloves while handling the testing device.

Ms Faehrmmann has written to NSW Police Minister David Elliott and the AttorneyGeneral Mark Speakman to get the tests thrown out.

On Sunday, May 2, about 9am, Ms Faehrmann was stopped by police whilst driving to the MardiGrass festival for a random drug test just outside of Nimbin, as were hundreds of others over the course of that weekend.

Ms Faehrmann said this was a clear breach of part 1-5 of the Standard Operating Procedures for Random Oral Fluid Testing which reads: “Under no circumstances will oral fluid or equipment used to obtain oral fluid samples be handled by police without wearing protective latex or nitrile gloves”.

Ms Faehrmann has also written to the Auditor General requesting a performance audit

of the scheme due several detected breaches of standard operating procedure, the inaccuracy of tests and a lack of evidence that the scheme reduces road trauma.

“All tests conducted over the Nimbin MardiGrass weekend are now in doubt and any court attendance notices or penalties issued as a result of a positive test must be withdrawn,” Ms Faehrmann said.

“The tests used are incredibly sensitive and can be easily contaminated, potentially resulting in false positives.

“We have no idea how many breaches by officers conducting the tests are going undetected and potentially causing false positives.

“Given that at least one officer on duty over the Nimbin MardiGrass weekend breached the Standard Operating Procedures for conducting oral drug tests, the Police Minister has no other choice than to declare that every test conducted over the weekend be declared potentially contaminated, and therefore invalid.”

Former Lismore magistrate David Heilpern said after viewing the photographs of the drug tests on Ms Faehrmann, it was apparent police were not complying with their own standard operating procedures.

“It beggars belief that the

inadmissibility rulings in court proceedings under s138 of the Evidence Act NSW.” Mr Heilpern agreed with the call for all prosecutions or penalties launched or issued as a result of the flawed testing to be withdrawn.

“This is not only because any prosecution would be likely to fail, but also out of a recognition that it would be unfair to proceed,” he said.

“Finally, these 1500 tests were conducted on unimpaired festival goers and locals going about their business. It is a colossal waste of police time, community resources and road safety funding for this to have occurred in the first place. It was not and does not even pretend to be about road safety.

It is all about prohibition.

“For this to have transpired in circumstances where the police cannot even follow their only test that was conducted without gloves and in breach of own clear directives amplifies on that day where protocols the protocols would be unlikely the absurdity of the entire were breached was the one on to be able to be successfully operation.” a member of parliament, and it prosecuted for obvious reasons.

In a statement, a New South is far more likely that protocols “Second, all subsequent tests Wales Police spokesman were contravened extensively on other people would also be said the service was aware of in the operation that occurred,” suspect – the protocols have the incident and all officers he said. been developed to protect from conducting random drug tests “Press reports state that cross contamination and not were required to wear gloves as there were more than 1500 wearing gloves means that the standard operating procedures. tests conducted around Nimbin testing regime is unreliable.

However, New South Wales during the MardiGrass with 29 “Third, evidence obtained Police says the gloves were for detections. The consequences as a result of this impropriety hygiene purposes and did not of the breach are significant. (including stage two and three affect the accuracy of testing or “First, all tests conducted testing) would be subject to results.

SERVICE NSW TO ASSIST IN VACCINE PUSH THE Service NSW app is the latest tool to be used in the NSW Government’s push to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly and as safely as possible.

People aged 40-49 are now able to register their interest for the vaccine directly on the Service NSW app.

People who register will be contacted to book via email when appointments become available.

These invitations can be targeted by location depending on booking availability and supply of the vaccine in their local area.

Those aged 50 and over

should visit nsw.gov.au to book their AstraZeneca vaccine now.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the Service NSW app is used by five million people across NSW. “The Service NSW app has been a game changer during the pandemic and will

now play an important part in our vaccine rollout,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“It will now be even easier to register your interest for the COVID-19 vaccine.”

Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said this is another example of the NSW

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“In a pandemic you need to respond with speed and accuracy and the Service NSW technology will bring millions of customers a step closer to receiving the vaccine,” Mr Dominello said.

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June 10, 2021

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MURWILLUMBAH PARK NAMED BEST IN THE STATE THE new-look Knox Park entry plaza in Murwillumbah has been named NSW/ACT Park of the Year.

The award was presented

by Parks and Leisure Australia at the recent state conference in Coffs Harbour, and the park will now represent NSW/ACT for the national prize in September.

It’s the third time in just the past six years the Tweed has collected the award for the state’s best park; with Rowan Robinson Park in Kingscliff winning in 2019, and the playground and youth precinct also at Knox Park coming out on top in 2016.

The $1.5 million renovation to the entry plaza, on the corner of Wollumbin and Brisbane streets in Murwillumbah, was opened to the public in 2020 with a range of improvements, including new connecting, widened pathways to improve accessibility; new lighting to improve safety; new gardens and landscaping and naturally shaded outdoor seating areas.

In addition, a colourful, centrally located, accessible toilet block was constructed, replacing two old amenity blocks, two new bus stops, a new outdoor stage area with power, and a new park entry.

Landscape architect Ian Bentley said the design of the park, including the new park entry, echoed the Art Deco style which was prevalent in Murwillumbah’s architecture.

“The red brick work on the retaining walls of the garden beds also mirrors surrounding buildings such as the CWA Hall and historic Regent Cinema, which helps to unite the park and the rest of the town,” Mr Bentley said.

A new central hub has been created for people to gather,

sit and watch the world go by or try a game of chess with boards inset on to fixed tables.

“The upgrade aimed to create a contemporary park with a strong sense of place that focused on environmental, cultural and community needs. This reenergised space invites social connection through its design

as well as acknowledging the park’s historical past and being designed for a sustainable future,” he said.

As part of council’s Cool Towns urban tree canopy program - to increase natural shade in the shire - native fig trees were replanted along a main avenue in the park.

“Our vision for the Knox Park masterplan was to

enhance amenity, encourage greater community use and for residents to take ownership and be really proud of the park, hopefully discouraging anti-social behaviour,” Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry said.

“The award means Knox Park has been recognised as Park of the Year twice! This shows what an incredible

asset we have in the heart of Murwillumbah for those that live and visit here.”

The makeover is part of a wider upgrade project of Murwillumbah’s main park, funded through the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, the state government’s Restart NSW fund and Tweed Shire Council.

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LOCAL POLICE BEAT World-first app to help Former teacher found dead address domestic violence after sex abuse charges Coast Region Enforcement Squad (RES) observed a gold Nissan X-Trail Queensland Police are treating the allegedly driving at speed northbound deaths of a former Ballina teacher and on the M1 Pacific Motorway near his wife as a double suicide.

Bangalow.

The 66-year-old Queensland Officers stopped the vehicle man, Rodney Charles Eather, was (pictured) and spoke with the driver extradited to New South Wales on – and sole occupant of the vehicle – a May 27 and charged after an alleged 24-year-old Pottsville man. historical sexual assault of a student The man underwent a roadside on the North Coast. breath test which returned a negative In March, officers from Richmond result. After further inquiries, police Police District commenced an conducted a search of the Nissan investigation into reports a female where they located a vacuum sealed student was allegedly sexually bag containing a substance, believed assaulted between the ages of 13 to to be cocaine, and cash. The items 16, by a teacher between 1981 and and vehicle were seized for further 1983. forensic examination.

Following extensive investigations, The man was taken to Byron Bay detectives from Queensland Police Station and charged with large Police arrested Eather at a home commercial drug supply, deal with the in Morayfield, Queensland, about proceeds of crime and exceed speed 5.40pm on Tuesday, May 25. more than 10km/hr. He was refused Eather appeared at Pine Rivers bail to face Lismore Local Court the Magistrates Court on Wednesday, next day.

May 26, where detectives applied for, The vehicle was further examined and were granted, their extradition to by detectives on Wednesday (2 June NSW. 2021) – with the assistance of the Eather was escorted back to NSW Police Dog Unit – where officers on Wednesday and taken to Lismore located a further five packages of Police Station where he was charged cocaine concealed in a speaker box with 11 counts of sexual assault and under the rear seats.

(Category 3) - person under 16 In total, police located years of age and carnal knowledge approximately 6.7kg of cocaine, with teacher of girl aged more than 10 and an estimated street value of more than less than 17 years. He was granted $2 million. conditional bail and was due to return Further charges are expected to to Lismore Court on July 27. be laid, with the Pottsville man Queensland Police say Eather and remaining bail refused to face Byron his wife were found dead last Sunday Bay Local Court. at their home in Moreton Bay. Inquiries are continuing.

Police are treating the deaths as a double suicide, and a report is being Man dies in single-vehicle prepared for coroner. crash near Grafton If this story has raised any issues A man has died after the vehicle he for you, you can all Lifeline on 131 was driving crashed into a tree.

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About 4am Sunday 6 June a Subaru Forrester that was travelling south on $2 million cocaine bust; Summerland Way, Warragai Creek, man charged approximately 20km north of Grafton, A man has been charged with crashed into a tree. commercial drug supply after more The driver - believed to be a than $2 million worth of cocaine was 45-year-old man – died at the scene. located inside a vehicle on the state’s Investigations are underway by far north coast. officers from Coffs/Clarence Police Shortly before 3pm on Tuesday 1 District and a report will be prepared June, officers attached to the North for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about these incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

A WORLD-first app aimed at holding domestic violence perpetrators to account and increasing their compliance with protection orders to help safeguard victims has been unveiled.

Attorney General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Mark Speakman launched the NSW Government-funded Avow app as part of a package of products to help people understand their legal obligations under an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO).

“The scourge of domestic violence needs to be tackled both by protecting victims and by helping perpetrators to stop their abusive behaviour,” Mr Speakman said.

“The Avow app puts information perpetrators need to comply with their ADVO at their fingertips.

“It’s available anytime, anywhere, for free, meaning perpetrators can more easily address their behaviour.”

An ADVO is a court order that imposes multiple conditions on a perpetrator, including limiting their contact with the victim to ensure they do not stalk or intimidate them.

Breaking these conditions is a criminal offence, which can lead to a gaol sentence.

The Avow app includes: • Straightforward information about ADVOs, court processes and the consequences of breaching an ADVO; • Information about appearing in court; • Features that allow users to add their ADVO conditions into the app and plan for how they will comply with them; and • A directory and links to support services.

A new NSW Police referral card will also be used to promote the app and encourage perpetrators to contact the Men’s Referral Service that can put them in touch with supports, including Men’s Behaviour Change programs.

NSW Police Corporate Sponsor for Domestic Violence, Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker, said police take a proactive approach to ADVO compliance.

“Each day police respond to nearly 400 domestic violence incidents across the state,” Assistant Commissioner McCusker said.

“The primary focus of police is to protect victims and in the last two years we have significantly increased our compliance activities to ensure perpetrators are held to account. Last year alone we identified nearly 17,000 breaches of ADVO incidents.

“The Avow App will give perpetrators the information they need to ensure they are abiding by the requirements of the ADVO, and they can access referral pathways to get the help they need to change their behaviour.”

No to Violence chief executive Jacqui Watt said having clear information available anytime, anywhere, is incredibly important.

“Hopefully this information can help those subject to an ADVO know the requirements to prevent breaches,” Ms Watt said.

“We are also pleased that these resources highlight that support is available. If you are struggling or need someone to speak to about your behaviour, give the Men’s Referral Service a call on 1300 766 491.”

Legal Aid NSW will launch a new YouTube animation ‘How to Stick to Your Order’, with an accompanying publication. Shorter animations will form part of a social media campaign along with a podcast for community workers who support victims and alleged perpetrators.

Legal Aid NSW chief executive officer Brendan Thomas said these resources are innovative ways to promote access to justice.

“While nothing beats in-person legal advice, the app will serve as an invaluable reference tool that will help to keep victims safe and perpetrators out of gaol,” Mr Thomas said.

The information will be delivered state-wide to the legal assistance sector through Legal Aid NSW’s Cooperative Legal Service Delivery Program, which partners with Community Legal Centres, the Aboriginal Legal Service, disability advocates, police and local courts.

The Avow app was developed by the Department of Communities and Justice with the Department of Customer Service and Miroma Project Factory. The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program also reviewed the app during development to ensure it was fit-for-purpose.

You can download Avow on your mobile from Google Play or the App Store.

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Local councils deliver on action plans for disability PEOPLE with disability are enjoying more opportunities for social and economic participation as councils continue to deliver projects and initiatives to create more inclusive and accessible communities.

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said the 2019-20 Local Councils Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) Progress Report highlights how NSW Government legislation is driving positive change across the state.

“Living with a disability should not be a barrier to living a full and active life.

The projects highlighted in this report are great examples of the work being done across NSW to enhance inclusion and accessibility,” Mr Henskens said.

“All levels of government have a responsibility to improve access in all aspects of society. This report is about providing a snapshot of how our councils are tracking in line with their Disability Inclusion Action Plan.”

Each council has too many points to list, so here are a few highlights on what our local councils are doing: Ballina Shire Council • An Access Reference Group meets bi-monthly and provides advice to council on disability access issues; • Upgraded the Alstonville Aquatic Centre’s amenities block to include compliant accessible change rooms including the provision of an accessible transfer hoist; • Shared pathway from Ballina CBD to Lennox Head was completed in October 2020; • Footpath inspections carried out via mobility scooter to identify hazards and access issues; • Auslan interpreter at council meetings and community consultations as requested.

wheelchair is available yearround and can be used on all patrolled beaches or suitable walking tracks and can be folded for transportation in any medium-sized vehicle; • A beachfront entrance and handrail at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre for accessibility and an automatic wheelchair hoist.

There is also lift access to the SWITCH 24-hour gym and a hoist at the Lismore Memorial Baths.

Byron Shire Council • Delivered mental health first aid training to 30 council staff members; • Created a staff working group to support delivery of DIAP actions; • Partnered with Vision Australia to deliver staff training on Creating Accessible Documents; • Repaired 77 footpaths and upgraded 22 ramps throughout the shire.

Upgraded 14 bus stops under the Bus Stop Accessible Improvement Program accessibility requirements; • Installed a Hearing Loop in Council Chambers to improve sound quality for people with hearing impairment.

Clarence Valley Council • Council has an Access Committee that meets once a month; • Environment, Development & Strategic Planning, Access Committee and Community Development Staff went out to businesses about revitalising the main street scape by ensuring accessibility for all; • The gallery is proactive in presenting and supporting

program opportunities for people with disability and the gallery is wheelchair accessible. All our libraries are wheelchair accessible and our programs and events are presented and developed with inclusion and access for all in mind; • Pippi Beach and Wooli Beach have improved all access areas; • MLAK keys given to residents free of charge; • Council is continuing the process of expanding the shared pathway network; • Council will redevelop the main office building in 2020/2021 which will be all accessible for the whole of community. The new design will include a lift.

Kyogle Council • Included representative imagery of people with disability in Council’s publications; • Recognised and incorporated disability inclusion requirements as part of Council’s contractor procurement processes through distribution of “The tradies guide to good access”; • Developed public messages and campaigns highlighting

disability inclusion requirements and benefits to the community through the outdoor gym project and pool upgrades; • In partnership with the Transport Working Group identified options and implemented strategies to improve bus transport services within Kyogle Council area such as putting in new bus shelters in locations identified by the local community; • Hearing Loop facilities are provided during formal Council Meetings.

Lismore City Council • Waiving of fees for development applications for accessibility improvements; • Bi-monthly meetings of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group to provide advice to Council on disability access and inclusion; • Continued provision of a hearing loop in the Council Chambers and live-streaming of Council’s ordinary meetings and events. Provision of funding for AUSLAN interpreters for meetings; • Free hire of an all-terrain beach wheelchair. This

Richmond Valley Council • Accessible elements included in playground upgrades; • Continuous accessible paths of travel included in new master planning exercises and continue to increase in regular maintenance of current paths; • Further improvements to council’s website to standardise access; • Council also works with ON-Q which is a not for profit organisation, providing Disability Employment Support to enable people to realise their full potential through meaningful employment, with one candidate achieving permanent employment in 2019/2020; • Council also continued upgrades of the Stan Payne Oval playground area ($80,000) in Evans Head with a new toilet, footpath network, barbecue and picnic shelters, and a disability access ramp to connect the site with the Evan Head Aquatic Centre carpark. Upgrades were carried out to the Stan Payne Oval playground in Evans Head. The works included approximately 60m of replacement footpath linking the nearby sealed carpark with the playground, three new picnic tables, a bench, barbecue area and a new disability access ramp from the carpark.

FILM CREWS MAY RELOCATE FROM SHOWGROUNDS TO QUARRY FILM crews might be moving out to Tuckombil Quarry after a report was presented to Ballina Shire Council.

The council received a report on the merits, costs and timeframes, to the rezoning of the Tuckombil Quarry site to allow uses such as that being undertaken by Byron Studios at the Alstonville Cultural Centre.

The report examines the benefits of the proposal, including consultation with the key stakeholders, such

as Byron Studios, NSW Planning and the current lessees (Boral and Ron Southon), to confirm whether the proposal can be fast tracked to coincide with the termination of the current licence agreement for Byron Studios at the Alstonville Cultural Centre.

Councillor Ben Smith said Byron Studios had been occupying the Alstonville Cultural Centre for a number of months now and it’s

important from both the council’s perspective and Byron Studios that a long-term strategy existed to provide certainty for both the community and the studio.

“The Boral lease at Gap Road is due to expire in December 2024,” he said.

“There is interest from both parties to seriously consider this option as a way of providing Byron Studios a site which meets their criteria, while

simultaneously providing council with a long-term plan for the site post Boral’s occupation of the site.

“There may even be opportunities to encourage an earlier vacation of the site by the existing lessees, or possibly co-location until the leases expire.

“This is ultimately a win-win outcome for council, the community and the studio, thus deserving of council’s support.”

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

NEWS

9

Blokes benefit from donation FOOD FEAST AT THE FARM

THE Lismore Men’s Shed is $500 better off thanks the generosity of the Lismore Commonwealth Bank branch.

Lismore branch employees have donated $500 to the group as part of a nationwide community donation program.

The Commonwealth Bank has pledged to donate $500,000 nationally to recognise those organisations that make a difference to the communities in which they operate.

Each Commonwealth Bank branch and customer-facing team has been allocated $500 to donate to causes important to the local community.

“Many communities across Australia face ongoing challenges as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, so it’s

important for us to give back to local organisations who continue to do good work within our community,” Commonwealth Bank Lismore branch manager Chris Hart said.

“We are pleased to support the Lismore Men’s and Community Shed.

In particular, the way this group has supported the local community, even when their current shed is closed - it’s great to be able to support them in this great work.”

The group have been managing to do some work for the community since the shed was closed and are doing odd jobs to pay their bills.

They were very grateful for the donation, which of course, will be put back into supporting the community.

THE Farm Byron Bay is hosting a Local Food Feast in June 12, which is also World Localisation Day. In collaboration with Local Futures, World Localisation Day is a celebration of the emerging worldwide localisation movement which aims to restore the community fabric and human scale, ecological economies, with a central focus on food systems.

Join in for a day out in the fields with local growers. Learn more about regenerative farming, reducing our carbon footprint, diversification and why a thriving local food system is so important.

If you can’t make the day event, join in for the evening Feast & Film where there will be a round table discussion followed by a series of short films on localisation.

Feast in the Fields will run from 11am to 2pm.

20 Dalley St, East Lismore NSW 2480 • Email: cindibell@svh.org.au • sjnh.org.au

Meet at The Farm entry for an hour tour with farm manager Andy Carbone. You will learn first-hand how regenerative farming works and why as well as hear how they aim to grow, feed, educate and give back.

Venetia Scott and Lydia Blocksidge will guide you through seasonal produce, permaculture and how important local food is to save our planet.

Head over to Suria Foods where you will learn the importance of a zero-waste kitchen, how you can turn all waste into fermented

foods all while promoting positive gut health.

Tickets for the Feast in the Fields cost $30, including lunch.

Feast & Films will start at 6pm and will focus on localisation as a new human story founded on the principles of connection and diversity.

Tickets are $55 for the evening event.

Enjoy a beverage on arrival, some canapes provided from Three Blue Ducks and a series of short films.

All tickets can be purchased from thefarm. com.au.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

10 NEWS

$2.3 million helps soothe disgruntled village residents

By Tim Howard A STATE Government grant of $2.3 million has begun solving a problem that has vexed the riverside community of Ulmarra for at least a decade: rejuvenating Bailey Park.

The spectacularly located park beside the Clarence River has been an playground for residents and a magnet for Pacific Highway users who stopped at the village to break their journeys.

But there have been issues with the septic system which occasionally backed up, covering some of the park with effluent.

With the Pacific Highway bypass of the village looming, two years ago council closed the small swimming pool adjacent to the park, further fuelling a view the village was falling down the Clarence Valley Council’s priority list.

While the loss of the pool was still a sore point for residents, the council responded with a 10-stage master plan to turn the village’s river frontage into a spectacular asset and turn Ulmarra into a tourism destination.

The Ulmarra Riverside and Village Precinct Masterplan also proposed to upgrade the village CBD to make it more visitor friendly, but until the NSW Government stumped up $2.3 million to top up $1 million the council had set

aside, its future was vague.

At last Thursday’s announcement, Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis and project planners revealed work was scheduled to begin in November and stages 1 and 2 of the project, the upgrade of the park and the CBD improvement, would be combined.

While pleased with the imminent start, residents quizzed the contingent of council planners, headed by project manager Andy Seaman about some aspects of the plan.

The November start date worried tourism business owners, fearful work in the street would detract from their peak season takings during the summer holidays.

But Mr Seaman said it should be possible for the contractors to schedule work away from busy days in the week and work on small sections of the CBD at a time to minimise the impact on individual businesses.

The plan’s proposal to line Coldstream St with shade trees and pedestrian blisters also alarmed residents, concerned it would cut back on parking spaces.

But again Mr Seaman assured residents the plans increased the overall number of parking places in the village.

Local SES controller John Leask also suggested the open space at the RFS headquarters

could also become overflow parking space, a suggestion Mr Seaman said he would investigate.

Ulmarra business Steve Pickering, who has just revealed he would stand for council at the September local government elections, argued a change needed to be made to the location of the toilet block near the children’s playground.

He said it would be better moved onto space on the other side of an access road to the boat ramp where the swimming pool used to be.

Mr Seaman said this had been in the original plan, but residents worried about children crossing the boat ramp access from the play area, wanted to keep the new toilet block on the original location.

Mr Pickering said the toilets interrupted the river view from the park and were unsightly.

With the project’s approval, Mr Pickering said he would conduct a survey of residents to find out if there is support to change the location of the toilet block.

Residents were also worried the council would re-allocated the $1 million it had set aside for the Ulmarra masterplan now the State Government had funded the first two stages.

Council’s acting general manager Laura Black assured residents the funds were still sequestered for the village and would remain available when new opportunities to

implement the plan arrived.

Mr Seaman said the park plan incorporated local First Nations People culture in the design.

“Ulmarra was on the edge of Yaegl and Bundjalung land, so it was a meeting place for both peoples,” he said.

“They would come here to meet and their kids would play while they yarned and shared stories.”

He said one feature of the nature park section was a pathway linking two yarning circles, that mirrored the twists in the Clarence River as it approached Ulmarra.

Mr Gulaptis said the funding would ensure Ulmarra was able to take advantage of its quiet location away from highway.

“As a former road surveyor, I encouraged the Nationals in NSW Government not to repeat the mistakes of the past, when bypassed towns were left to fend for themselves with fewer visitors and crumbling road infrastructure,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“We did that first by fixing and upgrading the old highway, aka Big River Way, and now by funding two terrific community projects Clarence Valley Council has come up with.”

Cr Simmons said the partnership between the Council he leads and the NSW Government was critical in ensuring a smooth transition for bypassed communities.

“We listen to locals and develop great plans for the future but it is only by working with Chris and his government that we can actually deliver on the ground,” Councillor Simmons said.

Mr Gulaptis said the Ulmarra project would see the further beautification of the historic riverside town, bisected by the noisy Highway no more.

‘Ulmarra is just going to get better and better without the B-doubles, becoming a destination in its own right, rather than just a nice place to ‘stop, revive & survive’ on your road trip,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“We are giving council money for a significant public space upgrade, particularly around Bailey Park. This means more open space, more trees, more riverfront access and more appeal for locals and tourists alike.”

Mayor Jim Simmons said the funding would allow the council to implement the masterplan more efficiently.

“Projects such as these help to create healthy and dynamic communities,” he said.

“The beautification project at Ulmarra is one council has been working closely with the community on for the past few years.

“Residents are really excited and positive about these changes as they will enable the village to put itself on the map

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

12 OPINION

LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION words pretty much all of the ‘wild dogs’ killed in Australia are dingoes, some carrying dog ancestry and there are virtually no feral dogs in Australia.

It was therefore very disappointing to read the article in your paper We’d love to hear and see a continuation from you! of misinformation be letters@nrtimes.com.au presented – by the taxidermist, Local Please keep under 150 words Land Services and the Dingoes not feral journalist. First of all I am writing to you the animal which was about a recent article that taxidermied is very appeared in your paper clearly a dingo, it may titled “Stuffed dog shows carry some dog ancestry true nature of feral pest” but it is not a feral dog. on page 40 (NRT 27/5).

The taxidermist has I am a scientist who altered the position of studies dingoes and wild the ears and Local Land canines in Australia using Services chose an animal DNA, some of my recent with sable colouration publications focused on but it is still clearly a the coat colours (pelage) dingo. and ancestry of so called The taxidermy ‘wild dogs’ around piece was apparently Australia. Key findings commissioned by Local included that coat colour Land Services to be a is a poor indicator of dog “vicious” looking “feral ancestry in wild dingoes dog” to raise awareness and that pure dingoes in the community can come in a range about the problems of colours including these animals cause in ginger, black and tan, the agricultural sector. white, sable, patchy However, dingoes are and brindle. The most a native animal not recently work reported feral. They do cause the DNA testing results problems for graziers of over 5039 wild canine and can be a pest in samples from around some circumstances Australia. We found but to portray them as that only 31 out of 5039 “vicious” and “feral” is animals were feral dogs misleading and false. with no dingo ancestry Predators are not vicious and only 27 of the 5039 and there is no intent animals were dingo x to cause pain, they are dog hybrids (ie 50% or killing to live and eat. less dingo). A majority of There needs to be more the animals we reported balanced discussion DNA test results for of how to manage the were pure dingoes or impacts of dingoes carried predominately for graziers whilst dingo ancestry. In other conserving dingoes in the

environment as they play an essential role as apex predator.

It is ironic that this misleading information was presented at Primex an expo on sustainable agriculture, for agriculture to be sustainable we need to maintain functioning natural ecosystems and this requires predators like dingoes. There is growing recognition of the value dingoes play in the environment and the need for graziers to consider the benefits of maintaining dingoes whilst putting in place protective measures for livestock. This is not an Australian issue, farmers around the globe have to raise livestock in places where there are large predators like wolves, bears, lions, tigers and cougars. In Australia, our vilification of predators has led to the extinction of the Thylacine. We now have a choice, continue attempting to eradicate dingoes or look for a more balanced approach to co-existing with nature whilst carrying out sustainable agriculture.

This issue I have with The Northern Rivers Times article and the information presented by Fox Hollow Taxidermy is not that it discusses the impact of dingoes on livestock or uses taxidermy to create an educational model, it is the wilful and deliberate attempt to mislead the public about the identity of this animal as a “feral dog” when it is a native dingo. Nobody disputes that dingoes can cause

impact to graziers and that their impact needs to be managed with a range of tools but falsely labelling a native animal as feral is not acceptable. Several people attempted to engage with Ms Daniels on facebook but their comments were deleted and they were blocked.

Local Land Services has been appraised of the misleading information but made no public response or attempt to correct the information.

Dr Kylie Cairns UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science

Right is right In response to Keith Duncan (NRT 3/6), firstly may I say no one appreciates sarcastic or belittling comments, nor are they funny. If you find me offensive then I suggest you quit finding me.

I love it when I hit a leftist nerve, they come out swinging with the same old worn out rhetoric comparing skeptics to flat Earthers or holocaust deniers, or “the science is settled”.

You have the right to say your mind is settled or your politics is settled but never say the science is settled, there is a long and sobering list of examples in history where resolute scientific consensuses have been disproved. The science is always open for debate (at least in a non-green, leftist-free society) without the ABC. It’s about time you leftist climate alarmists justified your shrill

calls to stop the alleged impending climate emergency.

Can someone please show us empirical evidence of any climate change in the Ballina Shire over the last ten years? Not unproven IPCC computer models that are spectacularly inaccurate, similar models were used to estimate the thousands that were supposed to perish in Australia with the China flu, how did that turn out?

I suggest you understand the definition of “empirical” thoroughly before presenting your evidence, someone once suggested the flowering of their Christmas bushes a couple of months early was empirical evidence of climate change, and you say fair-dinkum, I say give us a break.

I unequivocally reject your statement that I am in the minority, expand your sources of accurate information and you will soon realise hundreds if not thousands of scientists, geologists, climate scientists all over the world have a contrary view to the IPCC and James Hansen’s erroneous hockey stick graph.

The 2019 Federal election was supposed to be a climate referendum and the recent Upper Hunter state by-election didn’t really go well did it? Do you still think skeptical opinion is a minority?

As for the great sleepy Joe Biden, he is certainly failing to date – record illegal border crossings

increasing every week, taking the US from energy independence to energy dependence, dedicated trillions in wasteful spending, his weakness has failed to prevent tensions and war between Palestine and Israel. When he’s not lying or taking undue credit, Biden is undoing Republican successes.

My parting thought – if the Earth was flat, cats would have pushed everything off of it by now. (That’s a bit of humour by the way, not to be mistaken for a rightist conspiracy theory.)

G MacDonald Pimlico

A good read There has been much comment about the demise of the local media over the last few months.

Let me say that as far as I am concerned I have not found a regional newspaper that was worth reading over the last 35 years.

However, because of the closure of some local papers which I only bought to get the TV programs we are now blessed with The Northern Rivers Times, which I find I read from cover to cover every week. Very interesting articles which are of interest to the local rural community giving a wide coverage of local events, industries and recreational activities.

Very well done, keep up the good work you will have my support.

Stewart Kerr Mullumbimby

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

OPINION 13

LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION Vaccine debacle With reference to the latest outbreak of COVID in Melbourne and maybe beyond but let us hope not, the performance of the Federal Government deserves scrutiny with the standout non-performance of Morrison, and the rest of the sorry bunch in this LNP led Government including the Nationals, now giving rise to the widely accepted view that it is totally incompetent.

In fact so incompetent that if the Federal Government was a private company then it’s board would no doubt be subject to a shareholder’s revolt leading to its removal. A revolt by the electorate at the ballot box will no doubt achieve a similar result. The removal of a shambolic Government that staggers from crisis to crisis be it allegations of sexual misconduct in Parliament House or the roll out of the vaccination program. On and on it goes.

No longer can Morrison “flick pass” the job of quarantining overseas travellers returning home to the States. Although the States’ heroic effort in providing Hotel quarantine has largely kept us safe, the system is simply not working one hundred percent.

Australia is now well into its second year of COVID which means the Commonwealth has had plenty of time to construct purpose built quarantine facilities, remembering that the Commonwealth, under the Constitution, has the prime responsibility for quarantine. The “Ruby Princess” disaster comes to mind where the Commonwealth seemed to be well and truly “missing in action”.

Victoria, and indeed Australia is now faced with the unthinkable.

A return to the virus in aged care facilities and an ever spreading virus contagion. The LNP led Government, Liberals

and Nationals alike have now put the lives of vulnerable Australians at risk. Compounding the situation we have a “roll out” of a vaccination programme which is now looking like a complete disaster with many front line workers included those employed in aged care still waiting for a “jab”.

More incompetence.

Every National and Liberal member of this miserable Government should hold their heads in shame. It seems that the NSW sitting Liberals are more interested in holding onto their seats through losing preselection than worrying about the health and safety of the people of NSW. With Michael McCormack, parroting Morrison, saying that the vaccination programme is “not a race” and winding up with egg on his face given that is was not even a reference to the programme in the first place. The Victorian Government having been the subject (and still is if one watches Peta Credlin on Sky News at Night), of constant abuse by the Federal Government including Dan Tehan who made a complete fool of himself on the ABC’s Insiders programme by suddenly not being critical of the Victorian Government on implementing a “lock down” following the latest outbreak. The Victorian Government is now once again having to do the heavy lifting including supporting Melbourne business.

No such support for the workers affected coming from the Commonwealth.

The Morrison, McCormack duet having often sung songs of praise about themselves now find that the chickens have surely come home to roost.

Alan Veacock Cumbalum

Settle petal I am disappointed that there appears to be a lack of ability by a

growing number of people to carry out civil debate on issues.

The June 3 edition contains a couple of letters whose writters have lost that ability. To resort to name calling and slander is benigh you. We all have the right to our opinions and views and in a democracy your opinion may not be shared by others. You need to relise you dont always get your way.

Keep the name calling to Twitter, lets keep the newspaper civil.

George Lewis Seelands

Political contracts It’s about time politicians were put on workplace contracts like footballers to subvert their power.

For too long they have not served us but have been self serving. They should all be put on contracts based on the promises they keep and how much they do for their constituents.

A four year contract if you have performed well and kept your word on promises made at or before elections. A one year contract if you are a new politician with a possible extension to two or three years if they have served their constituents.

Furthermore they should only get a pension for life if they manage to to serve 12 years or three contracts. Power to the people.

Alan Mosley Yamba

Gold standard To be or not to become the “gold standard” in how and when our present Federal government decides to address the world’s present pandemic, that really is the question.

For the advert suggesting it would be a good idea for us to decide to get vaccinated against this pandemic, knocked together by our Federal government’s marketing team is, with respect, pretty ordinary.

To date, compared to many other countries, Australia’s attempt to distribute enough vaccines and vaccinate those of us who are most at risk has hardly been “gold standard.”

What about our disabled people and their carers in group homes and our elderly people and their carers in aged care homes, that is many of our parents or grandparents? If vaccination is mandatory for our top athletes, how long before our most at risk people receive their vaccination?

For the first time ever in human history you can no longer guarantee the air you breathe is safe to breathe anywhere in the world. This pandemic, like global heating, is becoming more democratic. It’s a global pandemic that must be treated as such if we adults, our children and grandchildren want to be able to safely travel the world, let alone

safely travel interstate.

So is it too much to ask for a new marketing team to ensure the following happens now?

Vaccination for this pandemic as efficiently as now occurs with our flu vaccination. Build purpose-built quarantine centres in every State.

Bring home everyone who has been fullyvaccinated and lobby strongly and provide funds for the world’s poorest one billion people to be vaccinated.

For if Australia does get this right, what Australia does now will be a vital practice run for the next pandemic that suddenly hits us to tell us that we have to start to do things differently in the future, for the future is what we choose.

Harry Johnson Iluka

Hypocrites Reading about the bike trail celebrations (NRT 27/5) made me cringe.

Being a member of Northern Rivers Trains for the Future (NTRF) and Trains on our Tracks (TOOT) now Northern Rivers Rail Ltd (NRR) I saw who was supporting ripping up the rail line to put a bike trail in the rail corridor instead.

First, Geoff Provest, along with his Nationals mates, once supported bringing back our train.

Second, Jenny Dowell used to be a member of NRTF. What happened, Jenny?

Now both supporting the ripping up of the rail tracks for the proposed bike trail, what a pair of hypocrites.

There is not bipartisan support for this proposal.

If a proper poll was taken I bet a lot more people on the Northern Rivers would want the train services reinstated to Murwillumbah, and beyond to the Coolangatta airport and Tugun.

Paul Brecht Evans Head

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

14 NEWS

Palliative care boost for Grafton hospital PALLIATIVE care patients and their families are about to reap the rewards of a $5.5 million State Government health spend on end-of-life services.

Grafton Base Hospital has attracted $184,000 for refurbishments to its palliative care facilities.

Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis said the revamp at the hospital would bring comfort to people at the end of life, along with their families and carers.

“Existing palliative care rooms will be enhanced and kitchenettes created to improve the experience for patients and families,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“There will be access to an outdoor area, which will allow patients, especially bed-bound patients, to spend time in the fresh air. Upgrades will also allow family and friends to stay for extended periods.”

The upgrade at Grafton is one of 34 palliative care facilities across NSW to be

refurbished over the next two years, at a total of $5.5 million.

“These projects help bring dignity and comfort to patients, families and carers.”

Every year, the NSW Government spends more than $220 million on palliative care services across the State.

In addition to this funding, in 2020-21 a further $16 million of enhancement funding was spent to improve services, including a boost

of $7.17 million for 35 allied health workers and 20 palliative care nurses across NSW. The latest round of funding follows the success of $4.5 million allocated for refurbishments in 2019-20 and 2020-21. Both funding rounds were part of a $45 million enhancement for palliative care announced in the 2019-20 NSW Budget.

This enhancement and a further $56 million announced in late 2020 support an

additional 5000 End of Life home support packages available across NSW from July 1; the recruitment of 100 new palliative care nurses; more Aboriginal Health Workers; digital health to improve access to palliative care; enhanced bereavement services; and education to ensure a strong, competent workforce.

This is in addition to the $100 million palliative care package announced in the 2017-18 Budget.

BALLINA WOMENS DV REFUGE SEEKS SUPPORT A SAFE place for women and children to escape domestic violence in Ballina is under threat.

The Ballina Women’s Refuge provides a safe place for more than 130 women and children escaping domestic and family violence each year and requires ongoing funding to deliver accommodation and vital domestic and family violence support services.

A campaign has been started to raise funds for the refuge as it struggles to survive without sufficient government support.

Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot raised the problem in parliament recently.

“The government must urgently support locals fleeing domestic violence,” she said.

“As a former police officer, I have seen first-hand how vital women’s refuges are in providing crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

“In Parliament today I made sure that the Liberals and Nationals were well aware of the impact of their lack of recurrent funding for places like Momentum Collective’s Ballina Women’s and Children’s Refuge - who are being forced to hold a fundraiser tomorrow just to keep their doors open.

“The New South Wales Government funding is due to cease on June 30 and the fact is, without further funding this service will be forced to close.”

Last year, Momentum Collective took over operation of the refuge.

“The refuge is currently run by local organisation

Momentum Collective, who took on its operation last year when the charity running it was unable to get enough donations to stay open,” Ms Elliot said.

“Momentum Collective were specifically asked for the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice to take it over, and they received a one-off funding grant from the department, which now ceases at the end of this month.

“Momentum Collective stepped up to do their part, the local community, the business community stepped up to.

“Now it’s time for both the federal and state governments to do their part and urgently provide this desperately needed recurrent funding.”

In a bipartisan show of support, NSW MLC Catherine Cusack and MPs Tamara Smith and Janelle Saffin have all pitched in to help launch the Ballina refuge fundraising campaign,

as well as local comedian Mandy Nolan.

Ms Nolan, the ambassador for the Ballina refuge campaign, says domestic and family violence is an issue that concerns the whole community.

She has lived experience of domestic and family violence and is passionate about the issue.

“Violence is not a women’s issue; it is a whole of community issue. As someone who grew up in domestic violence, I know what it’s like not to be a child and not have a safe space.

As a woman who later lived in domestic violence, I know what it is like to feel the complex stigma,” Ms Nolan says.

“It is particularly difficult for women and children in regional areas to find safe space when they are moving away from violence. We know this is the time they are most at risk. This is why places like the Ballina Women and Children’s

Refuge are so important. It provides the support and the protection so that women can start to rebuild their lives.”

Momentum Collective’s service director Sarah Dybing says the campaign launch demonstrated that domestic and family violence was everybody’s business.

“We appreciate the fact that our local MPs have come together here today to support the Ballina women’s and children’s refuge. It is the only safe harbour for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in our local community,” Ms Dybing said.

“Momentum Collective became involved to support the refuge in 2019, and began operating it in 2020, to ensure the doors remained opened. We now want to ensure the refuge can continue to operate with ongoing support services.

Like the rest of Australia, Ballina is experiencing a housing crisis with a shortfall of affordable housing. It is

vital that women and children in Ballina have a safe and stable place to go when they need to leave a violent and abusive environment.”

The Ballina community rallied last year to help renovate and refurbish the refuge to ensure that women and children seeking support would feel welcome and comfortable in the house, Ms Dybing said.

“Our team has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the Ballina community with so many pitching in to help us. A number of small businesses have organised fundraising events and Ballina on Richmond Rotary has been a constant supporter,” she said.

“I would invite all of our local businesses to get on board with fundraising events and everyone in the community to help us by donating to the campaign.

Every little bit helps us keep women and children safe and allows us to support families to overcome the trauma and upheaval brought on by domestic and family violence.”

NSW MLC Catherine Cusack said safety was a basic human right for women and children.

“Feeling and being at risk invades their every waking moment. It ruins work and education opportunities. It destroys self-esteem - and so in addition to providing accommodation, refuges provide expert support that can turn lives around.”

Visit the Momentum Collective website for more information on how to donate and fundraise for the Ballina Women’s and Children’s refuge: www.mymomentum. org.au/donate/

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

NEWS 15

Rail groups implore bike trail advocates

- “We can ride together” RAIL advocacy groups are lobbying Tweed Shire Council over a perceived “failure to consult with constituents” over removal of railway tracks from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek and are demanding a referendum on the issue at the September local government elections.

Marie Luxford, a director of the Northern Rivers Rail Ltd wrote a letter last week to the Tweed Shire Council, expressing “extreme anger at the potential threat to lose our railway line. We will be focussing on the forthcoming Local Government elections and the behaviour of

incumbent and aspiring councillors on this matter. We have a large membership and will be keeping our members informed,” Ms Luxford said in the letter.

“We and the majority of the people of Murwillumbah do not agree with the removal of the railway tracks from the railway corridor and their replacement with a bicycle trail on the formation of the railway line.

“You, however, would not know this, because you did not consult with me or my neighbours or residents of Murwillumbah and district about the removal of these

tracks,” Ms Luxford wrote.

“We demand that the Council undertakes immediately the process of consultation of the community as required by law.”

A petition bearing 900 signatures was presented to Tweed’s mayor at a public meeting of April 29 requesting that a rail trail be constructed alongside the existing tracks, allowing for possible future rail services and citing a lack of consultation.

Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry presented the petition at a Council meeting on May 6, where councillors Reece Byrnes, Pryce Allsop and

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Warren Polglase argued about the validity of the petition.

“It is the one project that has been so controversial that I cannot fathom why we would not do consultation, and you ask yourself why the community doesn’t have trust in you, in politicians, it’s because when you get a pet project in your head you don’t bother with consultation – you make statements that ‘the trains will never come back’…Well sorry but open your eyes, what’s happened in Byron – there is a train on the track,” Councillor Katie Milne said.

“We have never, ever, ever

put this out to the community to ask them what they want…

I feel so sad that this has happened and I actually warn you councillors, that this will be your legacy in the future, that people will go ‘Why did those councillors rip up the tracks? – it was just an appalling thing’,” she said.

A rally will be held on June 17 starting at 3pm from the Murwillumbah Railway Station and marching to the Tweed Shire Council Chambers organised by NRR, TOOT, The Northern Rivers Railway Action Group and the new Murwillumbah group ‘We Can Ride Together’.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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NIGHT OUT RAISES FUNDS FOR OUR KIDS LOCAL charity Our Kids has raised $36,000 at The Morgans Financial Winter Ball at the Lismore Turf Club.

These funds will help purchase paediatric equipment for the Children’s Ward and Special Care Nursery at Lismore Base Hospital and surrounding hospitals.

Guests at the fundraising event walked into a spectacular fairy lit scene built by Goonellabah Party Hire, were served a feast from The Secret Chef and Nimbin Bakery and danced the night away with the Cath Simes Band.

“The support of the Winter Ball was beautiful, thank you to all our volunteers, our sponsors, and those who give to help make the night great, we could not do this without them.

Particularly after last year which had the majority of our functions going virtual. It is fantastic to gather again for Our Kids,” Rebekka Battista, Our Kids fundraising coordinator said.

“We have been supporting Our Kids for the last seven years, and for us aligning with Our Kids is a wonderful opportunity to support the area we all live in,” Kai Hansen manager, Morgan Financials said.

The night included

fundraising activities incuding the Lismore Jewel Centre ‘Diamond Code’.

There were a limited number of codes sold on the night and only one lucky

code, with the winner taking home a 18ct white gold and diamond ring worth $3,500, which was won by Hayley Brown.

For the first time Our Kids also hosted an online silent auction which allowed for anyone, whether they were at the ball or not, to bid. Over $6,500 was rasied.

Along with the diamond ring there were over $18,000 worth of prizes including a

heavy duty cast iron Da Vinci 900mm fire pit, Porsche track experience, Berrick Barnes (former Wallaby) PT sessions, platinum Wallaby tickets, dinners at La Baracca, and a rotorwing helicopter ride for five over Minyon Falls.

Our Kids wish to thank all who attended, volunteered and helped to create such a beautiful night.

Co-op’s 35 years of support for rescue chopper TIME can sure fly by but it’s nice when you get the chance to reflect on the past and reminisce on some of the memories. The partnership between the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and The Casino Food Co-op has recently surpassed 35 years with both organisations taking the chance this week to mark the milestone and look back on some of the memories that have occurred during the passage of time.

It all started back in the 1980’s when the ‘Northern Co-operative Meat Company’ as it was known then with its brands ‘Cassino’ and ‘CHT’ becoming the major sponsor of the service. The Rescue Helicopter had only just started in 1982 and it was the support of the Co-op and it’s staff who contributed from

Some of the Co-op team getting ready to enjoy a special 35 year celebration cake, many of whom have been working there since before the support of the Rescue Helicopter started in the 1980’s. their pays that helped to keep the fledgling Service flying.

The journey over the 35 years has seen many changes for both organisations however the same fundamental belief held by the Co-op’s board and staff in the value of having

the Rescue Helicopter on standby 24/7 for everyone in the Northern Rivers has been the driving force behind their generous donations.

Spokesperson for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Mr Zeke Huish

commented “Many people may not know but it was the Co-op and their staff who stepped in during the early 80’s to help the young Rescue Helicopter Service get on its feet.”

“This support has grown

significantly over the years and we are so thankful for the strong partnership that has been forged over time”.

“Not only are we acknowledging 35 years of support but the milestone also coincides with the start of ‘Workplace Giving Month’ across Australia. Given the tremendous support so many of the Co-op staff give through their pay each week it was a great chance to also show our appreciation for their annual workplace giving support”.

Casino Food Co-op chairman, John Seccombe said “it’s a credit to the many wonderful employees and Board members of the Co-op, both past and present, whose financial contribution over the 35 years have benefited so many families across the region”.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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Volunteers battling to save critically endangered coastal emus AFTER the devastation of the Black Summer fires, landholders and landcarers have joined together to enhance impacted habitat for the critically endangered coastal emu, which estimates indicate only 50 birds remain on the North Coast.

Numbers of the species has been in significant decline since the 1980s due to native vegetation clearing, introduced animal predation and vehicle strike.

But with funding from the 2020 Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery Grants, Bungawalbyn Landcare engaged with six private landholders across 250 hectares within the Bungawalbin Catchment south east of Casino - and in and around the Clarence and Richmond Valley regions.

Conservationists dealt with weed control, nest box installation and the restoration of fauna friendly fencing to protect habitat for coastal emus after the devastation of the fires. And along with Bungawalbyn Landcare, eligible groups in regions impacted by the Black Summer fires, including NSW North Coast and Tablelands,

can score bushfire recovery grants up to $50,000 thanks to the new 2021 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants program.

“It’s incredible financial support like the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants program which make it possible for our supporters to make a real difference in preserving a unique native species like the coastal emu,” said Jimmy Malecki, president of Bungawalbyn Landcare.

“Thanks to funding last

year from Landcare Australia, we were able to make a vast array of improvements including installation of nest boxes on four properties to help mitigate the loss of hollow bearing trees. On two properties we removed and replaced barbed wire fencing impacted by fire with wildlife friendly fencing while weeds became an increasingly evident issue following the extensive rain event in January of 2020, so we were able tackle the worst

offenders. These properties provide essential habitat for the endangered coastal emu population which runs on only about 200 kilometres of this coastline, and are crucial to their ongoing survival.”

Jimmy explained the coastal emu is also critical to the balance of biodiversity within the Clarence and Richmond Valley regions and Bungawalbin Catchment area, which includes Bungawalbin National Park, Bungawalbin Nature Reserve and

Yaringully Nature Reserve.

‘This endangered population of coastal emu is genetically different from other emus and many native plants depend on the bird to distribute their seeds over distances of up to 50 kilometres - a vital role and why every effort has to be made to preserve and restore habitat for them and all other native species,” Jimmy said.

Bungawalbin was impacted by both the Rapville Fire and the Bora Ridge/Myall Creek Rd fire in November of 2019.

“We’re more than eighteen months after the fires and the effects are still evident to see, and with the impacts of Covid, bushfire recovery work has been severely hampered.

Which is why we rely on the generous funding and support from organisations like Landcare.”

The Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants program funding is now available with up to $50,000 grants accessible for groups and organisations in regions, including the NSW North Coast and Tablelands, impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, along with $300,000 for partnership projects.

REPAIR WORK TO WILSONS WALKING TRACK

RECONSTRUCTION of the Wilsons Walking Track located at Keen Street entrance opposite the baseball fields has commenced after it suffered significant damage in the December storms and was closed to the public.

Due to the nature of these works and associated traffic controls, there may be some minor traffic

disruptions.

The works will take around five to six weeks to complete, subject to fine weather conditions. Daily work hours will mostly be between 7am and 5pm weekdays, although there may be some weekend work.

Keen Street will remain open to vehicles at all times, but delays may be experienced at times due to delivery

of materials and/ or turning trucks accessing the site.

Pedestrian access to the walking track and eastern road shoulder of Keen Street will be prohibited during these works for the provision of safety, however the track can still be used using the opened sections of the Robertson Lookout and Amaroo Place entrances.

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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BUNDJALUNG ARTIST AWARDED INAUGURAL ABORIGINAL CREATIVE FELLOWSHIP BUNDJALUNG artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft will be the inaugural recipient of the NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellowship.

State Library of NSW’s Manager of Indigenous Engagement Damien Webb said Dr. Bancroft will work with staff at the Library to access and transform collection material into a new body of work, which highlights Bundjalung stories, histories and culture.

The Fellowship presents a new opportunity for Aboriginal artists to undertake a research project delving into the subjects and materials of the State Library of NSW’s collection.

The Fellowship will

support Dr. Bancroft with $30,000 in funding to conduct research and engage with the State Library collections, delving into subjects and materials from the Library’s Indigenous Collections.

“Congratulations to Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft who will bring to light a complex Australian story. Telling these stories guarantees that an important part of NSW’s Aboriginal history is recorded, and brought into the future for generations to come,” Don Harwin, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and the Arts, said.

“The State Library of NSW welcomes this exciting opportunity to have our

collections re-examined and framed by renowned First Nations artist Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft, whose work brings complex and contested histories to light and, and through this Fellowship will continue to challenge, delight and inform people throughout NSW, Australia and the world,” Mr Webb said.

“The Country cries for truth - my love of family and Country drives my passion to record and to document the takeover of our Country viewed through my lens as a mother, Bundjalung artist and writer. The awarding of this fellowship is an absolute honour and I am humbled to be the recipient,” Dr Bancroft said.

I’ll get my HSC, with a little help from my friends TRINITY Catholic College students Bronte, Ivy, Kai, Luka and Lily are petitioning the NSW Education Standards Authority on behalf of fellow student Connor Meldrum with more than 6000 signatures in the hope that their friend Connor can complete his HSC with his class this year.

Two years ago, Connor had an accident at Tallow Beach at Byron Bay when a rock that Connor was holding onto gave way and he fell 25m onto the rocks below. Luckily, thanks to an incredible team of bystanders and medical professionals, his life was saved. The left-hand side of his skull was completely shattered, and he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.

Emerging from a coma, Connor amazed all of his doctors and teachers by learning to speak, read and write all over again in a matter of six months. Connor was fitted with a newly developed, 3D-printed skull plate to protect his brain.

“By September 2019, he was back at school to complete Year 10 and continued on with us to Year 11 and Term 1 of Year 12,” his friends said.

He worked incredibly hard over this time to catch up, but in January 2021, Connor noticed some swelling on the side of his head. By the time he got to surgery, his skull was overwhelmingly infected, and his skull plate had to be urgently removed.

Back in ICU, his parents were told that he would likely need further intensive rehab and a long course of intravenous antibiotics, plus two further surgeries this year. But, yet again, Connor amazed everyone.

“After three weeks in hospital, he re-joined Year 12 at school, but due to his fatigue and frequent headaches, he could only manage a three-subject (six unit) load out of a minimum five subject (10 unit) load for the HSC,” his friends said.

Believing that there would surely be special consideration given to students with life-threatening conditions, Connor’s family met with the NSW Education Standards Authority to discuss reasonable adjustments for his

situation – in particular, the extrapolation of the other two subjects of his HSC. After all, he was still sitting three subjects (as per medical advice) and had completed all of Year 11 and Term 1 of Year 12 in 2020.

And he still needs to undergo two more complex brain surgeries in August/ September this year whilst other students will be revising for their exams.

According to his friends, in that meeting Connor spoke of his wish to finish his HSC this year and expressed fears for the future. He also spoke about the effects that this setback had had on his mental health, and how it would affect him if he had to come back to school next year to complete his HSC without the

support of his friends.

“Despite evidence of his academic record, the reports of his teachers and examples of other students with eating disorders/anxiety who had been able to complete their HSC, NESA simply ruled out any option for him to complete his HSC in 2021 ‘because it would be unfair on other students’,” his friends said.

In a statement, the NSW Education Standards Authority said the authority applauded the courage of all HSC students with disability and recognised the support provided to these students by families, friends and schools.

“The HSC requires 10 units of HSC courses,” the statement said.

“That is the rule for

everyone. We have support systems in place, and we work closely with schools to help students with disability get across the finishing line.

“The 10 units can be completed over multiple years and provisions for sitting the exams are available, but it is the same finishing line for everyone. That’s what makes the HSC valuable.

“Around 70,000 young people, some of them with significant disabilities, will achieve the HSC this year as they have in previous years.

We have to have a system where everyone is looked after but which is also fair,” the statement said.

“So, although Connor has suffered more than most people will in a lifetime, they won’t give him any further concessions than he had prior to his infection, and his only option is to do his HSC over two years, despite the extra stress this will put on him,” a friend said.

“The reason they gave is that all students must sit the same school assessments and exams whether they are 100% well or if, like Connor, they suffer life-threatening conditions over Year 12. And we think this is just so unfair.

“So as friends of Connor’s, we’d like to show our support for him being given the necessary adjustments by NESA that will allow him to finish his HSC this year with us.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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DOG DETECTS DIFFERENT WEEDS THAN THE USUAL THE NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has enlisted a detector dog to uncover parthenium weed in Palmvale, near Murwillumbah, where the weed is suspected to be present but difficult for biosecurity staff to find.

NSW DPI State Priority Weeds coordinator, Charles Mifsud, said Connor, a springer spaniel, last month successfully sniffed out parthenium weed seedlings at Blandford in the Upper Hunter.

“Parthenium can still grow in the warmer parts of the state through autumn into winter and it’s vitally import we find these plants before they flourish and set seed in summer,” Mr Mifsud said.

“Working with Rous County Council we aim to detect and manage any plants which have emerged following treatment of parthenium weed at the site, which was first found by a diligent landholder on 29 September last year.

“It is one of seven infestations linked to contaminated organic whole

grain chicken feed and mash.

‘We urge everyone, particularly those who have fed poultry with purchased organic grain and mash, to be on the lookout for parthenium.”

Please call the NSW DPI Biosecurity Helpline 1800 680 244 or your local council, who will be able to identify any suspected sightings of the weed and provide assistance in its

management.

Strategic surveillance, investigations and tracing, vigilance, increased awareness and calls from the public have led to the detection of 30 parthenium weed infestations across NSW since 1 April 2020, as government bodies, industries, farmers and the community work to eradicate the weed.

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Grant helps link Lower Clarence communities A NSW Government grant of $700,000 will fast track construction of foot and bike path linking three Lower Clarence communities.

Clarence Valley Council has has received State Government funding complete the Maclean Cycle and Footpath project: a foot and bike path that will link the communities of Townsend and Gulmarrad to Maclean from the existing pathway built as part of the highway upgrade at the Maclean interchange.

Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis announced the funding as part of a $3 million spend in the Valley, with $2.3 million allocated to the Ulmarra Riverside Precinct Masterplan and the remainder to the cycleway project.

Mr Gulaptis said as a local resident, he understood how

beneficial this would be to the area.

“In particular it links Maclean High School and Pacific Valley Christian School and gives safer access to town for residents of the Hillcrest Aboriginal community,” he said.

Councillor Simmons said the extension of the pathway linking Townsend and Maclean comes at a pivotal time for these communities as they experience significant growth and an increased demand for services and

infrastructure.

“Projects such as these help to create healthy and dynamic communities,” he said.

“The beautification project at Ulmarra is one Council has been working closely with the community on for the past few years.

“Residents are really excited and positive about these changes as they will enable the village to put itself on the map as a tourist destination; a place where visitors can stop and enjoy all that the town has to offer.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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Shark fears raise call for action to keep surfers safe THE Tweed Shark Attack Mitigation Group is calling on the New South Wales Government to do more to protect the shire’s beachgoers with the winter shark season just around the corner.

“It is almost 12 months since Rob Pedretti was tragically killed at South Kingscliff Beach by a great white shark,” founding member of the group James Owen (pictured) said.

“The 2021 winter mullet run and whale migration is already underway, and there is concern in the community that not enough is being done to keep the community safe from the possibility of shark attacks this winter.

“There is a growing concern about the increased presence of great white sharks along our beaches with a number of recent sightings and a ‘shark bump’ to a local surfer.

“I am contacted regularly by members of the community asking me what the New South Wales Government is doing to mitigate the possibility of shark attacks in the Tweed Shire.”

Mr Owen, who is also a

Tweed Shire councillor, said currently the only measures in place on the Tweed coastline for shark mitigation were UAVs, surf lifesaving patrols and a ‘shark listening’ station off Kingscliff Beach.

“However, many in our community feel the issue is bigger than just surveillance,” he said.

“I wrote to the Minister for Primary Industries Adam Marshall on June 11, 2020, four days after the devastating fatal attack on Mr Pedretti, requesting a number of shark attack mitigation measures for the Tweed Shire.

“Whilst I commend the NSW Government for providing some additional funding for UAVs (drones)

and UAV pilot training, there is still a lack of action on other suggested measures.

“One of these measures is SMART drumlines, which have proven effective in places such as Ballina and have minimal negative impacts on marine life.”

Mr Owen said the NSW Department of Primary Industries had advised that it was waiting for the results of its NSW Shark Smart community survey prior to considering deploying

any additional shark attack mitigation measures.

The results of the survey are due to be published in a report to the government in late June. The group has written to the minister requesting his assistance to fast track the community consultation process and implement a smart drumline trial in the Tweed.

Kiri Henry, who represents the Kingscliff Boardriders Club on the Tweed Shark Attack Mitigation Group, believes that last year’s fatal

shark attack on Mr Pedretti at South Beach Kingscliff, a popular surfing beach, has had long reaching effect on the local community.

“Our boardriders club has lost at least half of the junior surfers who would normally compete at our monthly competitions, simply because they do not feel safe returning to the ocean,” Mrs Henry said.

“It has been a year since Rob Pedretti lost his life at our local break and nothing has been done.”

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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RSL mentorship for Ballina hospitality students BALLINA RSL Club and Ballina Coast High School have developed a mentoring program for local hospitality students.

This will be achieved through the project Love of Food, which seeks to establish workplace partnerships, a scholarship to support targeted students as well as mentor partnerships.

The Hospitality Scholarship Program will explore opportunities in all areas of the club from the kitchen, functions and events, purchasing, retail, and business services.

The newly formed partnership aims to provide future employment opportunities for local students and for club employees to mentor local students, Ballina RSL Club has been serving members, guests and wider community for nearly 70 years.

The club is proudly one of the largest employers in the region with more than 100 staff.

“Our industry is one of the largest growing sectors and in recent times, it has been a struggle to get younger people into working in the hospitality industry,” Ballina RSL Club CEO Bill Coulter said. “‘We are delighted to have a strong connection with our

local high schools to support their students wishing to enter the industry.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to grow the pool of hospitality students in the Northern Rivers and the fantastic facilities at this school presents a great opportunity for a great partnership.

“We look forward to some really great outcomes from the kids learning and developing and becoming hospitality

students, graduating as hospitality students, and then moving on to our industry and other industries, which is in big demand in Northern Rivers at the present time.”

Principal Janeen Silcock said she hoped the program would lead to future opportunities for employment and increase tourism, highlighting the wonderful attributes of the area.

“I’m really excited about what is going to happen for

our students and our staff and our teaching and learning facilities in this community,” she said.

Ballina Coast High School Head of Hospitality Susan Tulloch said the new program would give students a good opportunity to be supported and mentored in the workplace.

“We’re taking all of the skills and attributes that they’re learning here in this trade kitchen and bringing

that into the workplace,” she said.

“We know that our students are going to see a pathway and be supported in their workplace with a view on what their career path might look like in the future.

“At the RSL they can have the opportunity to work with a lot of different staff with lots of different skills and experiences and there’s other careers that they can see happening around them.”

COUNCIL RED TAPE PUTS $400K DEVELOPMENT ON HOLD

By Tim Howard

85% of the water used.

He said the system LOCAL government red tape kept a lot of chemically has put a $400,000 business contaminated run off out of investment which could create the storm water system as up to five jobs at risk says a well as reducing pressure on group of people behind the the sewerage system, which proposal. the council told him was close The Brewhouse Group said to its operating limits ahead Clarence Valley Council’s of an upgrade in 2027. conditional approval for a Mr Firth said the extra 24-hour car wash at the old tenement fee involved added Grafton brewery industrial up to $87,000, which he had complex in North St, Grafton, discussed with the council’’s would make it “unfeasible”. development management The owner of the complex, unit last year.

Rick Firth, said the project He said he proposed was on hold because council reducing the fees by about had slashed its operating half, but this had been ignored hours and also refused to during the council committee discount Section 64 developer meetings and at the final fees. meeting which approved the Mr Firth said the DA. development, which proposed “There was no discussion at a car wash, dry detailing bay all about the fee reductions, and 2 vacuum bays at the all the councillors seem to North St site, was a state of worry about was operating the art system which recycled hours,” he said.

Council staff said contribution rates for car washes (per lane) are included in Section 64 Guidelines, but a council resolution from June 2017 meant there was no scope for staff to reduce Section 64 contributions for “pro-active water management measures”.

Mr Firth said he was considering going ahead with the proposal but not installing the water recycling technology, which he said could cost as much as $1000 a month to run.

He said an operator he knew near Port Macquarie, had done this to save costs and was able to run the business successfully.

“It goes against what I believe to do things to help the environment,” he said. “But at the end of the day it has to be a feasible proposition to run.”

He said the reduced

operating hours were not a deal breaker, but were difficult to understand in an area zoned as industrial.

“There are two other carwashes in Grafton, both operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and one is right next to a residential area which makes this recommendation very confusing,” Mr Firth said.

“We are an industrial complex and by default have a development that is already compliant, so don’t understand why we would be treated any differently to similar businesses that have approval to operate all day and night.

“Our carwash is brand new technology and much quieter than those already in operation and will employ up to five people, however we’ll find it difficult to go ahead with the proposed operating

hours as it just won’t stack up financially.”

Mr Firth said the complex could employ two full time and one part time staff on the carwash and potentially a car full time and part time car detailer.

At its May 25 meeting most councillors supported limiting hours although not as limited as the council officers, who recommended 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 3pm Sunday.

Instead they went for 13 hours operation Monday to Saturday and 11 hours on Sunday. Councillors felt residents across the road from the proposed car wash needed breaks from the noise and traffic activity the business would generate.

Councillors voted unanimously to approve the DA amended to include reduced opening hours.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

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NEW FACE AT THE HELM OF LISMORE GALLERY A NEW director has been appointed for the Lismore Regional Gallery.

Ashleigh Ralph will take over the reins at the gallery from June 28.

“I am very excited about Ashleigh joining us to help guide the gallery into the future. We had lots of applications for the role and Ashleigh was the stand-out choice,” Lismore City Mayor Vanessa Ekins said.

“The Brisbane Institute of Modern Art’s loss is definitely our gain.”

Before taking up the position, Ashleigh was the assistant director, development and operations at the Institute of Modern Art (IMA) in Brisbane, Australia’s oldest independent contemporary art space. She has been involved with the IMA since 2011, when she began volunteering for the organisation.

Ashleigh is also founder and director of Innerspace Contemporary Art (ICA), a roaming gallery that has exhibited a sporadic, curated

schedule of work by earlycareer artists since 2017.

Prior to this, she was assistant curator at UAP, and has worked at Griffith University Art Museum, Edwina Corlette Gallery, and the University of Queensland Art Museum.

Ashleigh holds a Bachelor of Arts, Art History with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland.

Ashleigh said she was looking forward to her new role.

“With its distinctive and innovative program, Lismore Regional Gallery plays an important role in the region and I am thrilled to be appointed as its next director,” she said.

“I look forward to bringing fresh energy to the gallery and working closely with the community, staff, and the Council to further enrich the gallery’s reputation.

“My vision is to provide a professional and accessible platform for artists to present their stories – a platform that allows for meaningful

audience engagement through creative excellence.

“I hope to work with the Widjabul Wiabal people of Bundjalung nation by showcasing their connection to land, waters, community, and the arts through a

New preschool and kindy approved for Tweed A NEW preschool and kindergarten have been given the green light by Tweed Shire Council.

The council approved the development application for alterations and additions to existing educational facility at the Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School site on Sunshine Avenue, Tweed Heads South.

The proposal seeks to increase the maximum approved student enrolment from the approved 327 students to 426 students and increase the number of approved staff from 15 staff to 35 staff.

Parking at the site would also be increased from the approved 28 spaces to 45 spaces.

The council acknowledged there were issues with the school’s current operation, primarily, the queuing of vehicles exiting Sunshine Avenue at Dry Dock Road.

This impacts on residents and businesses of Sunshine Avenue and their ability to access their properties and also increases the risk of crashes due to impatience and inappropriate gap acceptance.

To improve traffic flows exiting Sunshine Avenue, a new roundabout is proposed to be constructed at the intersection between Sunshine

Avenue and Dry Dock Road, which was supported by council’s traffic engineer.

The original design required the removal of up to 21 local native trees with an additional two trees likely to be adversely affected as a result of expected root disturbance.

Of those trees likely to be affected by the original development design, six trees were of significant size and maturity (greater than 800mm girth) whilst an estimated eight trees (greater than 250mm girth) were classified as Preferred Koala Food Trees under the Tweed Coast Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management 2015.

Council officers advised that the number and type of trees to be removed was high and in response the applicant amended the proposal such that the extent of tree impact has been substantially reduced to a total of seven local native trees classified as ‘prescribed vegetation’ under Development Control Plan Section A16.

Council’s biodiversity officer provided conditional approval of the proposal. It is considered that there is sufficient area available onsite to compensate for the loss of the identified local native trees through landscape replacement plantings.

collaborative artistic program.”

Established in 1953, Lismore Regional Gallery is one of the oldest regional galleries in New South Wales.

In 2015, thanks to

funding from the Federal Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund, and a donation of $500,000 from the Margaret Olley Arts Trust, the gallery moved to its current location in Rural Street.

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Byron alfresco dining trial set to become permanent AN alfresco dining trial that began last year in Sydney and was expanded to include Byron Bay is set to become permanent.

Planning is underway to make outdoor eating and drinking a permanent feature of the state’s hospitality scene with the current six-month trial due to end on October 30.

Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the feedback and results from the trial had been overwhelmingly positive.

“This is a no brainer given the glorious weather and venues this state has to offer,” Mr Dominello said.

“Over 200 venues, more than 130 of them licensed, have taken part in the trial which has created capacity for 3350 additional patrons.”

NSW Treasurer Dominic

Perrottet said more freedom and outdoor dining opportunities was a commonsense move which had been embraced by the community and would deliver

an economic benefit to business and the state.

“You can’t eat red tape so we need to do everything we can to make it easier for businesses to operate and in

the process ensure people can enjoy themselves outdoors in one of the most wonderful climates in the world,” Mr Perrottet said.

Minister for Planning and

Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the scheme worked by slashing red tape to allow pubs, cafes and restaurants to expand onto footpaths and public spaces so extra customers could enjoy their dining experience in a COVID-safe way.

“The trial has shown the benefits of creating new business opportunities in the hospitality sector by removing barriers to outdoor dining,” Mr Stokes said.

“With less than five months until the trial ends, now is the time to look at making the changes permanent as we create a new normal for the hospitality industry as the pandemic continues.”

The trial began last year in The Rocks and Darling Harbour before expanding to seven council areas including Byron Shire Council.

STUDENTS DESIGN A SUSTAINABLE LEGO LISMORE

By Samantha Elley THERE was organised chaos in Block A of Southern Cross University, Lismore last week, as primary school children came together to build their ideas for a more sustainable Lismore using Lego.

As part of the Green Innovation Awards, an environmental competition for primary and high school students that has been running since 2018, the two day workshop saw students bring their green innovation ideas to be workshopped and mentored with experts in their fields.

“Right now we are doing a Lego workshop building a new innovating Lismore, said Year 6 Tregeagle student Natalia Ryan, 11.

“We are building a new university using solar panels and a lot more plants, because they are better than looking at brick walls.”

The energy, colour and enthusiasm in the large room was infectious as the noise of students chattering over their designs filled the room.

“We are making the building small and high so we are not using all the space,” said Edie Stewart, 11, also in Year 6 at Tregeagle Public School.

After a morning of making prototypes of their buildings, the students worked with mentors to help improve their

designs.

After lunch, the students from various schools worked in small groups to use Lego to build their sustainable versions of buildings in Lismore.

The students then brought their buildings together to design Lismore’s new CBD. Tully Radburn, 12 and Harry Hughes, 9 of Year 6 and Year 4 respectively of Empire Vale Public School, were rebuilding Lismore Base Hospital.

“We have grass around it to make it green,” said Tully.

“And we will put solar panels in when we build the roof.”

The students had also built shops, an animal hospital and even an abandoned building using solar panels, lots of windows, plenty of trees and even a crystal or two.

Dr Bridie Cullinane said the awards were established to inspire young people to be innovative.

“Days like this provide some memorable learning experiences,” she said.

“It makes them solutionfocused.

“Often when students learn about the environment, it’s all doom and gloom.

“The Green Innovation Awards asks ‘what is the solution?’”

“They realise they can make a difference and have a great future for themselves.”

Dr Cullinane said she started the awards because young people had great ideas and they needed a platform to express them.

“The children realise there are ideas to solve the world’s problems and this gives them an opportunity to share their

ideas,” she said.

“What we didn’t account for was, many of those ideas were also going out and inspiring the community.”

Dr Cullinane also expressed a big thank you to the mentors who came to spend time with the students.

“They are people experienced in their fields and were prepared to workshop with the students on their ideas,” she said.

“It says a lot about our region, when mentors are willing to take time out to help students.”

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Ballina Council investigates options for off-leash areas THERE could be a new off-leash dog walking area established at Killarney Park, Wollongbar.

Ballina Shire Council is investigating the possibility as part of the amended Draft Companion Animal Management Plan.

Council first adopted the plan in September 2010 and last reviewed the plan and adopted a revised plan in November 2017.

Statistics indicate that pet ownership, and particularly dog ownership, is growing in the region.

As part of the last review, council called for additional fencing at the Compton Drive off-leash dog exercise area, which has been completed.

The planned dog agility equipment will also be installed by the end of this financial year in the park.

It was identified as part of the last review that further investigation be undertaken into the provision of an additional off-leash dog exercise area in Alstonville and Wollongbar.

Council also had feedback on dog poo bag dispensers and

has proposed to install another two dispensers at Shaws Bay now that the pathway around the Pop Denison Reserve area is completed and at the new section of the coastal pathway near Boulders Beach.

Currently, council is involved in a regional program being managed by Byron Shire Council, called Leash Up Pilot Community Project, funded by the Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Energy through the Koala Strategy.

The project’s focus is to encourage dog owners to leash up and emphasises the importance of having dogs on-leash in public places (that are not designated off-leash areas and or dog prohibited).

It seems everyone being home during the pandemic has had a positive effect on the pooches at home, with rangerrelated complaints in the shire for barking dogs dropping from about 80 in 2019/20 to less than 50 in 20/21.

More than 140 animals were

Food For Thought – feeding people, not landfill FEEDING people at the same time as reducing food waste, is the aim of the regional food donation campaign being coordinated by North East Waste.

The campaign, ‘It’s Food For Thought’, is a collaboration with Northern Rivers councils, as well as Northern Rivers Food, NR Area Health Service, NSW Environment Protection Authority and the Love Food Hate Waste Program. It aims to attract more food businesses to donate their surplus food to assist food donation agencies in feeding more people in need across the region.

Project coordinator for NE Waste Karen Rudkin, said “charities have seen a significant increase in the frequency of demand for food relief since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

In 2019, 15 per cent of Australians experiencing food insecurity were seeking food relief at least once a week. In 2020, this doubled to 31 per cent. With $10 billion dollars worth of food wasted every year in NSW, there is still much work to be done,” she said.

To assist donation agencies to access more food from within the Northern Rivers region, NE Waste has developed a range of resources aimed at supporting and encouraging more food businesses to donate. This includes a

Sam Johnson, manager at Byron’s Suncoast Fresh donates surplus fresh produce to local food charities. free toolkit, which highlights, where and how to donate and the benefits to businesses in doing so. It also debunks common myths around health and safety and legal issues when donating.

Food businesses that donate their surplus stock or prepared meals, can benefit financially, environmentally and socially from - reduced disposal costs, diverting edible food from landfill, feeding hungry bellies and from the tax incentives associated with donations.

To find out more, download the free Food Donation Toolkit or get your business started, visit: www.newaste. org.au/fooddonation

seized and transferred to the council facility in 2019/20.

More than 100 of these were released back to owners and more than 40 were rehomed.

The number of reported dog attacks and dog-related incidents have generally remained consistent in recent years.

From the dog attack reports received by council, the majority of these dog incidents happen in and around the home environment.

These incidents occur when

dogs are allowed to rush off their property and or roam in their residential neighborhood.

There were 40 dog attacks in Ballina Dog in the almost two-year period from July 1, 2019 to April 30, 2021, more than 25 in Lennox Head and 25 in Alstonville.

A total of 168 attacks were reported, 80 were on another animal, 66 on a person and 22 on both.

Just over 50 were minor incidents where the dog rushed at them but made no contact, 59 involved contact but not requiring veterinary treatment, and 57 were high where injury required veterinary treatment or resulted in death (of the animal).

Council rangers closely monitor dog reports in nominated dog off-leash areas and in recent years a relatively low level of incidents have been recorded.

About 92% of dog attacks occurred in other areas and not in off-leash areas.

Council will place the Draft Companion Animal Management Plan on exhibition for public comment.

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June 10, 2021

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“Leemo’s View”

Water dragon rescued from kitty’s clutches

By Artemis WIRES Northern Rivers

“LEEMO has views on just about anything”

Crikey...there are PLANES about...

‘Leemo Cat’ writing...I told ‘Mum Jane’ the other day that I really truly want to go for a ride in an airplane...

AND MUM, that’s not all...my feline buddies in the street want to go as well...so, ‘could you could you’ rent a little plane for us Mum, and take us for a fly? Well, Mum Jane’s response to my quite logical request was...“Oh sure Leems, ‘l will just pop out to the airport RIGHT NOW and ask if I can rent a plane to take 7 cats for a flight. OH, NO PROBS Leems, NONE AT ALL”. (She sounded very caustic I must admit). Hmm. Mum then asked where this desire for a plane ride came from?

I explained. “Mum, me and my buddies have been watching the nifty little planes that fly around up in the air...we lie on the warm grass and send paw waves. We also have a game which means whoever of us can guess where the plane is going to, wins the game. ANOTHER game is about who can count the number that fly over.” Mum looked quizzical and asked “well, have any of you won either of these games?” I told her NUP, ‘cos we didn’t know the answers. We did believe however,

that whoever was in the planes were having adventures, and UNLESS she took us flying WE WOULD NEVER KNOW. Oh Crikey. NOW Mum has asked me to convene a meeting of me and my buddies for tomorrow morning.

She will set up my plush blue blankie under the jacaranda tree, provide treats for all of us, and tell us a story. So, the meeting started. We enjoyed our treats whilst ‘Mum Jane’ told us about the little planes. “Those little planes are used to train people who wish to learn to be able to fly them, and become truly proper pilots. They may also one day be able to fly really BIG planes.

At the same time this training venture has bought an exciting and very sorely needed business enterprise to our town.” Mum then told us that she has heard that there are some people who don’t like the little planes flying over their houses, and they are trying to stop it happening. “Ooooh”... we responded in a stunning musical feline unison...“Not fair, what about our games?” Mum’s response was, “well guy, you may, of course, continue your nifty games for now.

In the meantime I suggest you consider eating grass and leaves for a year if you wish for me to rent a plane.

The money saved on your food will afford a 25 minute flight!”

(You may even get to fly over our street where MOST OF US live very happily... whoohooo!!) Hmmm.

Eeeek. Another meeting convened.

We have to seriously consider this food dilemma. Nite and purrs from Leemo & buddies.

THIS tiny juvenile eastern water dragon had a very lucky escape from certain death when it came across a cat run.

Being wildlife conscious, the run has been created by a responsible pet owner for her kitties, allowing them to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air without endangering the local wildlife.

The bottom meter of the cage is lined with fine snake-proof wire but being extremely bold, the tiny water dragon climbed up the fine wire and leapt into the cat enclosure.

The pet owner was fast to act, one of the kittens was faster, the pet owner was able to pry the tiny water dragon from the mouth of the kitten, but alas the damage had already been done – it had a puncture wound on its belly.

As soon as the teeth or claws of a domestic animal like a cat or dog pierce the skin of a native animal, bacteria can enter the wound site, and this spells a slow and often painful death for the

native animal if it doesn’t get prompt vet attention.

For an animal to have a chance to survive a dog or cat bite, it will need antibiotics within the first 24 hours.

Dr Bree at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital examined the little water dragon and kept it in care for several days while she and her team monitored it and administered antibiotics.

It then went into care with WIRES experienced reptile volunteer Virgil.

To everyone’s delight, the little water dragon was released after 14 days in care.

We hope its days of climbing and leaping into cat enclosures are over.

Please call WIRES on 1300 094 737 for help and advice for any injured or orphaned wildlife.

Glenreagh, Grafton and Evans Head residents have new places to go

Chris Gulaptis is pictured with Glenreagh Public Recreation Reserve caretaker, Harold McIntyre and his loyal companion, Trixie and Recreation Reserve volunteers Pete Wellsmore and Hollie Clerke.

RESIDENTS of Glenreagh, Grafton and Evans Head will be flushed with relief when their new toilets are finished.

More than $300,000 of public funds will be spent on public toilets and showers in each of the abovementioned areas, AFTER an announcement from Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis recently.

“One of the few upsides of the pandemic is that governments everywhere are spending more on hygiene and public facilities and these COVID-19 Recovery Support Programs do just that

here at Glenreagh and also at the Grafton Showground and Dirawong Nature Reserve on the Richmond Valley coast,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“The Glenreagh Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager has won $118, 637 for better-than-new loos and shower facilities, while Clarence Pastoral & Agricultural Society has secured $68,200 to upgrade the shower and toilet block at the Grafton Showground and the Dirawong Reserve Land Manager gets $113,424 for a brand new pair of toilets for

bushwalkers and nature lovers.”

Mr Gulaptis’ Nationals colleague, Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said many Crown reserves were forced to temporarily cease operations during COVID which had a significant impact on their visitors, events and income.

“These grants will boost the social benefits of Crown reserves and support regional economic recovery post-COVID while supporting jobs in regional areas and that is what the Nationals are all about,” Ms Pavey said.

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June 10, 2021

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Becoming a conscious music consumer

By Samantha Elley ARE you a passive consumer of the music you listen to? Are you concerned and proactive to ensure the music you pay your hard-earned cash for, is making its way into the pockets of the artists you enjoy?

These are the questions that will come to light at the music industry conference to be held as part of the brand new Byron Music Festival which promises a fully local lineup headlined

by Wolfmother, Hayley Mary (previously lead singer of The Jezabels) and Kyle Lionheart.

Set across three days from June 18-20 the festival will include live music performances, a youth music showcase, local business activations, markets and a music industry conference and speaking program within the Byron CBD. The music industry conference will be held on the last day and is the first of its kind for a local music festival.

One of the topics up for discussion is entitled: Drawing

Back the Curtain: How to be a Conscious Music Consumer and will be headed by keynote speaker Leanne de Souza, co-owner, Nightlife Music/ Trustee and QPAC/Chair of the Electronic Music Conference Advisory Board.

“I’ve been in the music industry since 1992 in a number of different roles,” Ms de Souza said.

“I’m based in Brisbane but Byron is the first place to take your band to tour so I have that connection.”

Ms de Souza said she was inspired to be part of the conference as she wanted to get across to music fans and the community in general, the importance of being a conscious music consumer.

“Like the paddock to plate movement, or fast fashion, we are concerned about sustainability, but people don’t speak about arts in the same way and I believe we should,” she said.

“When you consume arts and culture, you need to think about where it comes from.”

Ms de Souza said there are

three main ways we listen to our music; through songs, recordings and live events.

“If you want to feel empowered as a consumer and where you choose to put your time and money, you need to take it with a sense of curiosity,” she said.

“Who made (the music)?

Where was it created and distributed? We need to take the time to find those answers.

“People want to make

social change, be empowered and sustainable. It’s ok to be commercial as long as you’re not extracting it from other humans and the planet.

“As we realign (in a postcovid world) and an artist’s fans make better choices, this will empower the artist.

“Pre COVID the music industry sucked creativity and money out of the artist and there was only spin and toil but very little reward.

“Now in that connection between artist and fan, we have a way to rebuild.”

While Ms de Souza said the topic is incredibly interesting and important, it can also be very complex.

There is the example where people may now pay streaming services to download their music, however, businesses may be breaking the law by using these streaming services rather than the correct licence to play those songs in their café, hairdressers or other public places.

“On the live side, it’s the understanding that when you see a busker or a gig on stage, years of practicing, rehearsing and the equipment that have gone into that performance, deserves reciprocity, whether it’s throwing a couple of bucks or buying tickets,” said Ms de Souza.

You can join Ms de Souza on this important issue at the Byron Music Festival.

Tickets are on sale now via www.byronmusicfestival.com. au along with the full program and speakers list.

SAND PLANT EXPANSION ENDORSED BY TWEED COUNCIL TWEED Shire Council has voted to endorse the proposed Hanson Tweed Sand Plant Expansion at Chinderah, but with a list of conditions.

Councillors called for a risk analysis and management plan by provided to consider the potential for catastrophic failure for all risk scenarios, such as significant drain blockage, weir or bund failure that may suddenly redirect waters to sensitive populated areas, due to the close proximity of highly populated areas to the expansion.

They also asked, that due to the close proximity of

highly populated areas and important farmlands, worstcase scenarios be considered for joint probability analysis of combined events for all potential flooding and storm water impacts, including with storm tides, wind driven waves, meteotsunamis and seiches.

Other conditions included looking at the potential impacts on the Chinderah village, and for the potential of waters and/or debris being redirected towards the northern side of the Tweed River to the Oxley Cove residential areas; further investigation

in regard to the impact of the proposal on the marine ecology of the Tweed estuary; and a geotechnical analysis on the ability of the landscape to withstand such large-scale changes in structural forces.

Hanson’s State Significant Development application proposes to access a sand resource of 30–35 million tonnes.

The proposal is to have a maximum production of 950,000 tonnes per annum over a 30-year period.

The current operations at the Hanson site have been in operation since 1983 and cover

an area of about 46ha.

The existing operations are limited to 500,000 tonnes per annum, with an estimated 6–10 years of remaining resource (depending on demand).

The proposed expansion (seven phases over a 30-year period) would cover an area of about 190ha, resulting in an overall area of 236ha.

It is proposed that the sand extraction would operate 24 hours, seven days a week, with the current haulage route along Altona Road/Crescent Street/ Tweed Coast Road being abandoned.

In its place, the proposal involves connection to the Tweed Valley Way/M1 Interchange via a private internal haulage road to the west.

Following completion of sand extraction in each phase, rehabilitation and establishment of a final landform would occur.

Hanson have proposed to retain ownership of the site for the entirety of the development (30 years).

The submission will now be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for consideration.

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SCU ramps up regenerative agriculture focus with new mentorship program SOUTHERN Cross University has received a $250,000 Environmental Education grant from the NSW Environmental Trust to support an innovative Regenerative Agriculture Mentorship Program.

RAMP aims to facilitate and support farmers to make the transformational change from traditional to regenerative agricultural principles and practices. The goal is to reduce the human-induced impacts of climate change using environmental education projects that drive agricultural practice change for improved soil carbon, hydration and biodiversity – at scale.

Southern Cross University Vice President (Engagement), Ben Roche, said: “Southern Cross is committed to applying our expertise in regenerative agricultural education and farmer mentoring to support projects that work with the knowledge and intrinsic motivation that exists within

primary producers to do more to support improved environmental outcomes on farm.

“This investment by the NSW Environmental Trust will seed the creation of regenerative agriculture knowledge hubs across regional NSW.

“It will mentor farmers interested in adopting regenerative framing principles and support the development of case studies that document the concrete outcomes regenerative practices generate for farmers,” Mr Roche said.

Southern Cross, which

launched the world-first Regenerative Agriculture degree last year, is committed to innovative agricultural education activities which act to promote soil health and landscape resilience whilst enabling improved farm production.

This year, the University

introduced another first – a Commonwealth government subsidised short course – to support the adoption of farming practices that better harness natural processes to building more resilient farms and farmers in a future of increased seasonal and weather variability.

The Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture draws on the University’s specialist expertise in plant science, agronomy, ecology, agroforestry, environmental chemistry and socio-ecological systems, the course offers a choice of units covering the theory and practice of regenerative agriculture. It is another first for agricultural education in Australia.

The $250,000 Environmental Education grant is part of a $1 million pool from the NSW Environmental Trust for projects that develop knowledge and skills in protecting and restoring the environment.

Parents and carers SCHOLARSHIPS SPELL SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS encouraged to book for free MORE than 1,140 of the state’s most disadvantaged young people will be supported to achieve their academic aspirations and training goals through $1,000 cash grants as part of a NSW Government scholarship program.

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Scholarships would help lift the load for students in their final years of high school and early years of tertiary education.

“A good education provides the foundation for the future and these scholarships are about giving young people a helping hand to pursue education or work,” Mr Henskens said.

“We want to see young people growing up in social housing or out-of-home care break the cycle of disadvantage and live long, happy and healthy lives. These scholarships are one of the ways the NSW Government is helping to make that happen.”

The program is available to young people living in social housing or on the housing register, students receiving private rental assistance, or those living in crisis, supported

accommodation or out-of-home care.

This year, 727 new and 414 returning students will benefit from the scholarships. Young people can receive the scholarship for up to three years, providing they are still studying and meet eligibility criteria.

Recipients can use their funds for education-related expenses such as textbooks, IT equipment or internet access.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the aim of the program is to improve school completion rates, boost vocational and tertiary qualifications for disadvantaged young people and develop work readiness.

“These scholarships are about removing barriers for young people to finish the HSC or to go on to tertiary education. More than 2,290 students have been supported by these scholarships since they were established in 2017 and hundreds more will benefit this year,” Ms Mitchell said.

The scholarships are funded under Future Directions for Social Housing in NSW, a ten-year plan to drive better outcomes for social housing tenants.

mental health workshops

PARENTS, carers and community members supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges can register to attend a free mental health workshop hosted by headspace, thanks to a $1.2 million investment by the NSW Government.

Gurmesh Singh said the workshops will help parents and carers better understand the unique challenges facing young people and how to access appropriate support.

“We want everyone in the community to have the opportunity to learn more about the experiences of young people so they can be supportive of the children in their lives as well as becoming strong advocates for positive mental health in the community,” said Mr Singh.

“This is about improving mental health literacy in the community in areas such as recognising danger signs, learning shareable coping skills and accessing local support services.”

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the sessions will benefit the whole community.

“These sessions are for any parent or carer who is worried about their child and doesn’t know how to start a conversation about what’s going on in their lives,” said Mrs Taylor.

“We’re building a safer, stronger NSW, and these workshops will address local challenges, point the way to local support services and allow the community to ask questions about what they can do to help young people who are

struggling.”

Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan said understanding suicide will also be a key part of the training.

“Many young people have thoughts of suicide when life seems unbearable and they can’t imagine another way out of what they are going through,” Mr Trethowan said.

“The vast majority of these young people will not act on those thoughts, but we want parents and carers to be able to talk about such thoughts in a way that doesn’t inadvertently shame the young person or encourage them to stay silent.”

To book a session, visit: https://www. eventbrite.com.au/o/ headspace-nationalyouth-mentalhealth-foundation30549822220

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June 10, 2021

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First look at new vocational high school facilities for Tweed WORK on the pilot initiative to deliver new specialist VET facilities at two NSW public high schools is progressing with the first artist’s impressions released to the community last week.

Seven Hills High School and Tweed River High School will benefit from the construction of specialist learning spaces, supporting students who want to further their studies in vocational education.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the new facilities will be an opportunity for students to gain practical skills while gaining qualifications for their future careers.

“We want our students to be inspired when they come to school and be excited to engage in learning that is relevant to them and where they want to go in their post school lives. The schools will be a place for these students to get hands on experience,” Ms Mitchell said.

Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the future focused learning spaces will support pathways to apprenticeships, traineeships and trade qualifications, as

well as pathways to higher education.

“Integrating vocational training into schools is a game changer for students who are looking to take advantage of the pipeline of skills-related jobs created from major projects like the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and other industries this will attract,” Mr Lee said.

Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest said he was pleased the NSW Government is delivering this important upgrade for the Tweed Heads community.

“Tweed Heads is a growing regional centre, and investments in educational facilities that build skills in the areas of construction, hospitality, primary industries and business will further build the capability and strength of this region while supporting economic growth,” Mr Provest said.

The NSW Government is investing $7 billion over four years, continuing its program to deliver more than 200 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

LANGUAGES UNLOCKING EDUCATION FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN ABORIGINAL families and their children are at the centre of a new $23 million strategy from the NSW Government to see more Aboriginal children benefitting from an early childhood education.

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell launched the ‘First Steps’ strategy.

Ms Mitchell said education improves outcomes for Aboriginal children and changes communities for the better.

“In NSW, we have seen growth in Aboriginal enrolments in early childhood education from just under 60 per cent in 2016 to 83 per cent in 2019. Our goal is to see more than 95 per cent of Aboriginal children enrolled by 2025.

“The First Steps strategy supports the federal and state government’s Closing the Gap targets to have 55 per cent of Aboriginal children developmentally on track by 2031.

“At its heart, it aims to ensure that every Aboriginal child and

their family are welcomed and their culture valued and nurtured in all early childhood education services in NSW.” In 2018, the Australian Early Development Census indicated that 42 per cent of Aboriginal children are on track in NSW. The government will break down barriers to entry for Aboriginal families through an expanded Ninganah No More Aboriginal languages program, which will increase opportunities for Aboriginal children to learn Aboriginal languages in Early Childhood Education services.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Don Harwin said better access to languages helps strengthen communities by engaging elders and children with their cultural heritage.

“Our target is that 50 per cent of Aboriginal children enrolled in NSW early education services have access to an Aboriginal languages program by 2025,” Mr Harwin said

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Help shape new park and playspace A DRAFT concept plan is on public exhibition for a new regional inclusive park and playspace set to become a major feature at Jack Evans Boat Harbour precinct in Tweed Heads.

As part of the concept plan, Council has worked with local Bundjalung artist Christine Slabb to include Aboriginal art, stories and colour within the playspace.

Goorimahbah - Place of Stories Inclusive Park and Playspace will be an extensive upgrade to existing facilities, ensuring all children can play while welcoming all ages, abilities and cultures.

Council has secured funding to complete the first stage of works which are due to commence in early 2022.

Proposals for stage 1 works include: • inclusive play equipment - including a flying fox, in-ground trampoline, carousel and basket swing; • new accessible seating, drinking fountains, barbeques and larger picnic facilities; • additional shade trees and built shade; • natural and sensory play elements; and • small scale water play elements.

There are also proposals for a discovery trail of cultural elements throughout the playspace alongside native planting with educational signage.

Launching the draft concept plan for an extensive upgrade to existing facilities at Jack Evans Boat Harbour precinct in Tweed Heads (l-r) Geoff Provest MP, Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry, Christine Slabb, Tracey Stinson and Jodie Hewett.

The water play elements will include a water pump and an inclusive water and sand play table.

People are now encouraged to view the draft concept plan and give their feedback which will inform the final concept design.

Council is also hosting a community information session on Saturday 26 June 2021 from 9 am to 11 am at Jack Evans Boat Harbour precinct.

To view the draft concept plan, book into the community information session and/ or leave feedback, visit www.yoursaytweed. com.au/goorimahbah A second phase of works, which will require additional funding, could include a

youth space, additional seating, picnic tables and barbeque facilities outside of the fenced playspace.

Tweed mayor Chris Cherry said she hoped residents would have their say on this exciting new regional park and playspace for Tweed Heads.

“Council is partnering with the community to ensure we develop an inclusive playspace which meets their needs and represents the uniqueness of the Tweed,” she said.

“This new playspace will deliver a range of health, social, cultural and economic benefits - and is being developed at the same time we’re making a range of playgrounds more inclusive in the Tweed.

“Over the past three years Council has received more than $500,000 through the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play grant program to build new inclusive playspaces in Fingal Head, Tweed Heads West and Banora Point as well as at Jack Evans Boat Harbour.

“By creating more opportunities for the community to be inclusive it helps to make the Tweed an even better place to live, work and visit.”

The project has been funded under the NSW Government’s Club GRANTS scheme and its Everyone Can Play grant program.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the Everyone Can Play program has

been very popular.

“A total of $15 million has been invested since 2018 to deliver 108 new or improved accessible play spaces throughout NSW,” Mr Stokes said.

“This fantastic program is also helping to build capability and capacity in local councils, and supporting the delivery of our Premier’s priority to increase access to quality, walkable public space.”

The project team has been working in partnership with Council’s Equal Access Advisory Committee; Aboriginal Advisory Committee and the Tweed Shire Youth Council to develop a concept plan for the park over the past two years.

Council is also

working alongside Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT which provided a design grant of $30,000 to fund the draft concept plan.

The playspace will form part of an Australia-wide network of Variety Livvi’s Place Inclusive Playspaces.

Tweed MP Geoff Provest said the partnership between the NSW Government and Tweed Shire Council was again delivering benefits to Tweed locals.

“From a state government perspective, helping Tweed Shire Council deliver better recreational facilities is just as important to us as delivering the massive new Tweed Valley Hospital, more police on the ground and the koala research centre,” Mr Provest said.

“It is all about getting real money directed up here to help make the Tweed an even better place to work, live and play.”

The upgrade of Goorimahbah - Place of Stories supports the recently adopted Jack Evans Boat Harbour Plan of Management which sets out the future planning and management of the precinct, and ensures the area is protected and used as the recreational and tourist centrepiece for Tweed Heads.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government, Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT and Tweed Shire Council.

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE FROM FIRE THIS WINTER AS we head into winter and the temperatures drop, residents of NSW are being encouraged to stay out of harm from house fires.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) typically observe a 10 per cent increase in the number of residential fires during the cooler months due to heaters, electric blankets and overloaded power boards.

Last winter firefighters attended more than 1,000 house fires across the state.

Minister for Emergency

Services David Elliott today launched the Fire and Rescue NSW Winter Fire Safety Campaign where firefighters demonstrated how quickly a bedroom fire can take hold.

“Tragically, FRNSW has already attended seven fire fatalities this year and winter is still ahead of us,” Mr Elliott said.

“A fire can take hold in just three minutes, filling your home with deadly smoke.

I recommend you heed the advice of firefighters to ensure

that you and your loved ones are home fire safe this winter.”

“FRNSW does a great job in protecting our community however if we all do our bit to minimise the risks in our home, we can all stay safer together.”

FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said it was vitally important for people to have a working smoke alarm in their home and to test it regularly.

“Every year, approximately 20 people die in NSW from fires that could have been

prevented. Each death is a tragic loss for families, friends and the wider community,” Commissioner Baxter said.

“The best way to stay out of harm this winter is to take measures to prevent a fire from occurring in the first instance.”

FRNSW remind the community to: • Keep looking when cooking; • Don’t overload power boards; • Keep everything a metre from the heater;

• Never use wheat bags to warm your bed; • Check electric blankets for frayed cords and other damage; • Don’t use outdoor heating and cooking equipment inside the home as it can be fatal; and • Have a Home Escape Plan Most importantly, if a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000).

For more information about home fire safety, visit www. fire.nsw.gov.au/winter

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Many people have been known to have walked past the doors in the middle of the arcade without realising there’s another world waiting upstairs.

The Star Court began its genesis as the Diggers Theatre in Woodlark Street next to Lismore’s Commercial Hotel. Then it was an open-air theatre with a canvas roof, hardly protection from the Northern Rivers driving rain.

In 1920, a prospectus was issued to raise money to build a bigger and better space for the company and 22,000 pounds was raised and TJ Dorgan built what we know today as the Star Court Theatre and Arcade with its 1920’s brick facade.

Originally the theatre encompassed the ground floor as well, where the arcade is now, seating 1700 patrons. In those days there was four theatres in town, each filled to capacity every show, with queues out the door. The Star Court Theatre was the first major venue for musical and theatrical events in northern NSW. Musical Festival Society productions, as

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and furnishings. The Star Court reopened on November 4, 1929 with a gala viewing of MGM’s Alias Jimmy Valentine.

Matinees were added to the schedule with screenings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and each program was enhanced with leading Vaudeville artists.

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In 1963 the stalls were sealed off and an arcade of shops built into the space. The upstairs balcony was altered and made into a new proscenium. Birch Caroll and Coyle acquired it in 1980 and refurbished it resulting in a seating capacity of 450. It was renamed Cinema Lismore. With the trends of the time a multiplex cinema

a valuable resource, The Star Court Theatre, from an uncertain future. Today, his son Nicola Volpato is committed to his father’s vision by rekindling The Star Court Theatre’s glory days by creating a space rich with avant-garde cultural flavours.

The theatre is a live venue, a cinema and has a licensed bar available for all events. complex was built and the theatre was sold to prominent businessman, visionary and mentor Dr Floriano Volpato in 1996. In the same year,

Dr Volpato was awarded a medal in the General Division of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to the community and for saving

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NSW residents aged 18 and over can apply for 4 x $25 vouchers, worth $100 in total • 2 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers to be used for dining in at restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries, pubs or clubs. These can be used 7 days a week including public holidays • 2 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers to be used for entertainment and recrea�on, including cultural ins�tu�ons, live music, and arts venues. These can be used 7 days a week including public holidays THE VOUCHERS: • can be used at par�cipa�ng NSW businesses that are registered as COVID Safe • are valid to 30 June 2021 NSW residents will be able to easily apply online to receive their vouchers through the latest version of the Service NSW app and website, and customers who do not have access to a smartphone and/or computer can call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit a local Service NSW Centre.

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June 10, 2021

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The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

38 NEWS

A public spaces legacy for Coffs Harbour THE community of Coffs Harbour will share in a total of up to $250 million in NSW Government funding to create a legacy of quality, green and accessible public space to be treasured for generations to come.

Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh today announced $3 million has been allocated to Coffs Harbour City Council, as part of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program.

“The program will create legacy public spaces for future generations as well as keep people of the Coffs Harbour electorate in jobs to ensure the local economy keeps moving as we continue to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“This is a great result for the local community and has been a long time in the making,” Mr Singh said.

Coffs Harbour City Council will receive the funds to acquire a parcel of land on Harbour Drive adjacent to the Jetty Strip to be used as open public space and as a gateway to the Jetty Foreshore.

Commonly known as the ‘Whale Tail land’, the 5,200sqm block is situated at the eastern end of the popular Jetty Strip and stretches along the railway track from the Whale Tail sculpture to the railway station.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the funding being delivered to councils was reliant on them meeting agreed targets to speed

up local development applications.

“This program is the first of its kind in NSW and demonstrates state and local government working together to create a legacy of beautiful public spaces that communities, for decades, can be proud of,” Mr Stokes said.

“In exchange for legacy funding, councils participating in the program need to speed up their assessment times.

They have until June 30 to

keep hitting their targets but, so far, the program has seen a 20 per cent improvement.

“It’s been great to see the unclogging of the planning system as part of this program - 42 of 53 planning proposals that had been stuck in the planning system for more than four years have been resolved and 161 of 168 regionally significant development applications have been cleared.”

Coffs Harbour City Council

will be provided with funding for project planning and design and will have until 30 June 2021 to demonstrate they have met DA assessment performance improvements to lock in their full allocation of funding, ahead of construction starting on projects from August this year.

“I’m delighted that, thanks to this NSW Government funding, we have acquired a key component of the Jetty Strip Structure Plan – the

‘Whale Tail land’,” said Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Denise Knight.

“The Jetty Strip is one of Coffs Harbour’s best-known dining and meeting places, as well as being a gateway to the wonderful community open spaces in the Foreshores.”

For more information, visit: https://www.planning. nsw.gov.au/Policy-andLegislation/Planning-reforms/ NSW-Public- Spaces-LegacyProgram

BALLINA WHOLESALE NURSERY PROPOSAL KNOCKED BACK A VICTORIAN company’s aim to start a $2 million wholesale nursery business near Alstonville has been knocked back by Ballina Shire Council.

The development application proposed by Newton Denny Chapelle to erect two greenhouses, six shade house structures, two work sheds, 13 rainwater tanks, earthworks and other associated works at 348 Rous Road, Rous Mill was refused.

The council report recommended the development be refused as it was not consistent with some of the aims in the State Environmental Planning Policy, the Ballina

Local Environment Plan and the Development Control Plan 2012.

The report also stated the development would be inconsistent with the established rural character and amenity of the locality, would have an adverse impact on the landscape and scenic values of the locality and would sterilise statesignificant farmland.

Speaking on behalf of the company, David Selzer addressed the meeting via Zoom saying his family was already running a successful business in Victoria and they didn’t anticipate resistance from council for their proposal.

“My father started the

company over 25 years ago, and we’ve been looking for a site, or we had been looking for a site in and around Alstonville for probably about five to seven years,” he said.

“Eventually we found a site around the location that we wanted to purchase and believe our proposal would bring many, many jobs to the area, much like it has at our Victorian site.

“We were unaware that council had any issue with the amount of earthworks proposed on our site and we’re happy to work with council to amend the plans to reduce the amount of earthworks and improve the perceived amenity issues.

“We chose this site after speaking with several growers nearby, who showed us numerous structures in the area that are similar to our proposal and we also noticed that in recent times there was a development application right up the road that was approved.

“We are happy to work with council to amend the plans and to obtain a permit.

We believe that we’re really not too far away because we’ve done basically everything that all of our neighbors recommended and we’re happy to work with everyone.”

The Development Application was originally

lodged with council in June 2019 before being put on public exhibition twice.

The original application was placed on public exhibition in July 2019 and 12 submissions were received (including one confidential submission).

The amended development application was re-exhibited in January this year where eight submissions were received.

The submissions raised issues in relation to character, amenity, visual impacts and alienation of prime agricultural land.

Cr Eoin Johnston declared an interest and left the meeting while the matter was discussed.

tv listings BEST ON THE BOX MONDAY

THURSDAY

9-1-1: LONE STAR

PRIME7, 9pm

SUNDAY

JACK IRISH

ABC, 8.30pm

As one of the best Aussie series of recent times, there’s enthused trepidation as the much-loved crime series, based on Peter Temple’s novels, returns for its final hurrah tonight after two seasons and three telemovies.

Following the titular troubled private investigator (an excellent Guy Pearce, above), Jack’s tragic past will finally be resolved in this four-part series starring a who’s who of Aussie actors. The story picks up three years after we last saw Jack, who is asked by Barry Tregear (Shane Jacobson) to help with an investigation into the execution-style death of an off-duty cop. In the process, he uncovers hidden information involving his murdered wife, Isabel.

Handsome and oozing charisma, Rob Lowe leads the cast of this ostentatious and cheesy procedural disaster drama. Arguably one of the most underrated actors of his generation, many will find it difficult to forget his goofball role on cult satire Parks and Recreation, but his turn here as Owen, a perfectionist Manhattan firefighter relocated to Texas, is unique and entertaining – often accidentally.

Season two kicks off tonight, with the coronavirus pandemic embedded into the narrative. But a global health crisis still has nothing on the series’ over-the-top emergencies. Sadly, female lead Liv Tyler doesn’t return, but excitement awaits with a 9-11 crossover in two weeks.

BLUE BLOODS

WIN, 10.40pm

Just like Tom Selleck (right) and his perpetual chevron moustache, this crime procedural is standing the test of time. Now in its 11th season, the New York-set drama has stuck to its conservative storylines, ensuring it stands out from its flashier counterparts. The trials and tribulations of the Irish-Catholic Reagan family, who have law enforcement in their blood, is diverting enough, but it is family patriarch Frank (Selleck) who steals the show as the family member who has all the pearls of wisdom. Tonight, in “In Too Deep”, after Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) witnesses a driveby shooting, he locks horns with the detective assigned to the case.

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FRIDAY, June 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 1.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 2.00 Smother.

(Mal, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News.

11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24.

12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 How The Victorians Built Britain. (PG, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Welcome To Country.

(PGl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Coast To Coast. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Vegas Vacation. (1997, PGs, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: While We’re Young. (2014, Ml, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 The Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne explores a protea paradise.

8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After skeletal remains are discovered at the site of a burnt out nightclub, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

10.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) A local farmer shoots at Robert.

10.50 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Vaccine. (R) Looks at the COVID-19 vaccine.

11.20 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

11.50 You Can’t Ask That: Chinese Australians. (Ma, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.35 Extreme Railway Journeys: Last Train To Transylvania.

(PGav, R) Part 1 of 4.

8.30 World’s Most Beautiful Railway.

(R) A look at the Caledonian Sleeper.

9.25 Hitler’s Supercars. (PGa, R) Charts the rise of Germany’s Silver Arrows.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Beforeigners. (Malsv) 11.50 Luther. (MA15+av, R) 3.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Joh and Pete explore a home that’s a modern take on the classic Queenslander.

8.30 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love.

(2011, Mls, R) A middle-aged man’s life changes dramatically after his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to reassert his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, who helps him get back into the singles’ scene. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Day We Walked On The Moon. (PG, R) The inside story of the first Moon landing, from the perspective of the astronauts and other key figures.

1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14.

Cronulla Sharks v Penrith Panthers.

From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, NSW. 9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Cronulla Sharks versus Penrith Panthers match, with NRL news and analysis.

10.35 French Open Tennis Pre-Show.

Pre-game coverage of the French Open tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories from Roland Garros.

11.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 13. From Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France.

4.00 Surfing Australia TV. (PG, R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs.

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

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Living Room. Dr Chris is on the hunt to find the perfect pet for a busy family with three young girls.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(PGls, R) Graham Norton chats with Jeff Goldblum, Imelda Staunton, Louis Theroux, Lior Suchard and Mabel.

10.25 Nick Cody: Live At The Enmore. (MA15+l) A performance by comedian Nick Cody.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

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

2.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.35 Art Works.

12.05am Brush With Fame. 12.30 Insert Name Here. 1.00 Parks And Recreation. 1.25 30 Rock.

1.45 Peep Show. 2.35 MOVIE: Like Minds. (2006, M) 4.15 News Update. 4.20 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 The Furchester Hotel. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon The X-Files. 1.40 The Last Man On Earth. 3.00 Huang’s World. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible.

9.20 Sex Tape Germany. 10.25 Sex In The World’s Cities. 11.25 News. 11.50 Yokayi Footy. 12.25am 24 Hours In Police Custody. 1.20 Balls Deep. 1.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II. 8.40 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Blue Bloods.

3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0. 5.00 Star Trek: Enterprise.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Roxane.

Continued. (2019, PG, French) 6.55 Little Men. (2016, PG) 8.30 What We Did On Our Holiday.

(2014, PG) 10.20 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 12.10pm It Must Be Heaven. (2019, M, French) 2.05 Gagarin. (2013, PG, Russian) 4.10 Belle. (2013, PG) 6.05 Sometimes Always Never.

(2018, PG) 7.45 Sid And Aya. (2018, M, Tagalog) 9.30 Animal Kingdom. (2010, MA15+) 11.35 Omar.

(2013, M, Arabic) 1.20am It Must Be Heaven. (2019, M, French) 3.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 The Fishing Show. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Canadian Pickers. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 No Man’s Land. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Grand Finals. 3.30 Rodeo.

Coonamble Rodeo. Highlights. 4.00 Timbersports.

4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Sydney v Hawthorn.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.45 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) 12.10am Love Island. 1.15 Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Nexo Knights.

4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Frasier. 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 Big Bang. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Raymond. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News.

7.45 The Vaccine. 8.00 Planet America. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News.

12.15 Planet America. 1.10 ABC Late News. 1.30 Friday Briefing. 2.00 DW News. 2.15 The Vaccine.

2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 The World. 5.00 Planet America.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked!

10.00 First Footprints. 11.00 Bamay. 11.35 Message From Mungo. 12.50pm MOVIE: Coal Miner’s Daughter. (1980, PG) 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Kriol Kitchen.

7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: Mosley. (2019, PG) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Sasquatch’n. 10.10 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Mountain Life. 7.30 Stone House Revival. 8.00 Outdoors Indoors. 8.30 The Block. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Boise Boys. 11.30 Fixer Upper.

12.30pm House Hunters Int. 1.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Mountain Life. 4.30 Stone House Revival. 5.00 Flip Or Flop.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 8.30 Island Life. 9.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 10.30 Pool Kings. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Headline News. 8.30

1.20pm Kung Fu Panda. 1.45 Make It Pop! 2.05 Find Me In Paris. 2.35 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

2.55 The Next Step. 3.20 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 3.35 Gym Stars. 4.00 The Dengineers.

5.00 So Awkward. 5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Dino Dana The Movie. (2020, PG) 8.15 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Fruits Basket. 9.10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 9.35 Radiant.

10.00 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

11.30 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites. 12.30pm Mystery Diners. 1.00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 1.30 Food Lover’s Guide. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Indian Food Made Easy. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Great Aust.

Cookbook. 5.00 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Fight Club. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 8.30 Rick Stein’s India. 9.40 Mystery Diners. 10.05 The Cook Up. 10.35 Cook And The Chef. 11.05 Late Programs.

Property Ladder UK. 8.15 Property Ladder. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 Crash Investigation Unit. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Late Programs.

Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 The Friday Showdown.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi.

8.00 Kenny On Media. 8.30 The McGregor Angle.

9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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

SATURDAY, June 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.20 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. (Madlnsv, R) 2.20 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 4.20 Landline.

4.50 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PGm, R) 5.20 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup. Round 3. 3.35 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 4.05 Trail Towns. (PG) 4.35 Planet Expedition. (PGa, R) 5.35 How The Nazis Lost The War. (PGa)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Stradbroke Day and Bob Charley AO Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Reel Destinations.

1.00 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island.

3.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 7.

Giants Netball v Sunshine Coast Lightning.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight.

(PG, R) 7.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 7.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 William And Catherine: Saving The Crown. (PG, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 The Living Room. (R) 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News.

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes.

(Premiere, PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Durrells. (PG, R) 8.20 Sanditon. (PG) Tensions between Tom and his labourers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match.

9.10 Wakefield. (Final, Mal, R) Nik is ejected from his sister’s wedding following a confrontation that threatens to derail the event.

10.05 MotherFatherSon. (MA15+l, R) Kathryn dedicates herself to her son’s recovery.

11.05 Miniseries: Delicious. (Ml, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Extreme Railway Journeys. (PGw, R) 8.30 Lost Treasures Of The Maya.

(PG, R) Takes a look at the Maya.

9.30 MOVIE: The Lost City Of Z. (2016) Charlie Hunnam.

12.00 MOVIE: Chappaquiddick. (2017, Mal, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Mother! (2017, MA15+alv, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+d, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGas) A brazen art thief gets chased by a chef.

Chaos ensues with to a wheelchair in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.

7.30 MOVIE: Alita: Battle Angel.

(2019, Malv) An amnesiac cyborg who was rescued from a scrapyard tries to regain her memory. Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly.

10.00 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a techno-phobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Bridget Moynahan.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Weather. (PG) Looks at how fresh water is distributed.

8.40 MOVIE: The Fate Of The Furious.

(2017, Mlv, R) After a mysterious woman contacts Dom, he goes rogue and turns on the team by undermining their latest mission. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez.

11.20 Tennis. French Open. Day 14.

Women’s final and men’s doubles final.

4.00 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact. (Ma, R)

6.00 Advancing Australia. (Final) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) 7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 The Savoy. (Final, PGl) A look at London’s Savoy Hotel.

9.00 Ambulance Australia.

(Ma, R) A triple zero call for an infant needing CPR tests a first-time call-taker in the Operations Centre.

10.00 999: What’s Your Emergency?

(Malv, R) Police deal with an increase in female perpetrators.

11.00 To Be Advised.

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

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Set. 8.30 Unprotected Sets. 9.30 Black Mirror. 10.30 Sammy J. 10.35 Live At The Apollo. 11.20 Insert Name Here. 11.50 The Moaning Of Life. 12.35am The Stand Up Sketch Show. 1.00 Mock The Week. 1.30 Would I Lie To You? 2.00 MOVIE: Infamous. (2006, M) 3.55 News Update.

4.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon MOVIE: Black Cop. (2017, M) 1.40 Running Wild With Derek Hough. 2.30 New Girl. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 To Be Advised. 7.30 World’s Greatest Hotels. 8.20 The X-Files. 10.50 Dateline.

11.20 Insight. 12.20am MOVIE: Berlin Syndrome.

(2017, MA15+) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News.

3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Insider Trading. 11.00 Bargain Hunt. Noon The Great Australian Doorstep. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 6.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Dangerman.

11.30 Avengers. 12.30pm MOVIE: Carry On Nurse.

(1959) 2.15 MOVIE: Sahara. (1943, PG) 4.15 MOVIE: The Alamo. (1960, PG) 7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Trans Tasman. Round 5. New South Wales Waratahs v Chiefs. 9.45 Super Rugby Trans Tasman: Post Match. 10.00 Territory Cops. 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon JAG. 2.00 The Doctors. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder.

4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 12.15am 48 Hours.

2.10 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 7. Catalunya Grand Prix. Replay. 3.40 Escape Fishing With ET. 4.05 The Doctors. 5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.35pm Voltron: Legendary Defender. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Hardball. 5.00 So Awkward.

5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.30 Lost In Oz. 9.50 Close.

5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.35 Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 10.50 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 1.05pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.55 Heidi.

(2015, PG, German) 5.00 Belle And Sebastian 2.

(2015, PG, French) 6.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 8.30 Taxi Driver. (1976, MA15+) 10.35 6.9 On The Richter Scale. (2016, M, Romanian) 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Shopping. 10.00 Step Outside. 10.30 Fish’n With Mates. 11.00 Roll With It. 11.30 Life Off Road.

Noon Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Grand Finals.

Replay. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Gold Fever. 2.30 American Pickers. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Fremantle v Gold Coast Suns. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. St Kilda v Adelaide. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Social Fabric. 2.00 The Break Boys. 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 MOVIE: Pokémon: Arceus And The Jewel Of Life.

(2009) 5.05 MOVIE: Megamind. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania. (2012, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (1991, PG) 11.00 All New Traffic Cops. Midnight Love Island: Unseen Bits. 1.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Posh Frock Shop. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 10.00 Becker. 11.00 MasterChef Australia. 2.30pm Frasier. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.25 Spyforce.

9.20 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 Friends. 10.45 MOVIE: Before Sunset. (2004, M) 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

3.30 100% Hotter. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Q+A Highlights. 5.00 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 India. 12.40pm Mystery Diners.

1.05 The Big Family Cooking Showdown. 3.20 Beautiful Baking. 4.10 Secret Meat Business. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good. 6.30 Heston’s Feasts. 7.30 The Sweet Life With Elise Strachan. 8.35 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu. 9.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Bamay. 12.55 Rugby Union. South Australia League. 2.25 Rugby Union. WA Premier Grade. 3.55 Boxing Night To Remember. 4.55 Indian Country Today. 5.25 News. 5.55 NITV News: Nula.

6.25 Going Places. 6.55 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Memphis Majic. 10.00 MOVIE: Life. (1999) Midnight Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Postcards. Noon Stone House Revival. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 1.30 Flip Or Flop.

2.30 Island Life. 3.30 Pool Kings. 4.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. 5.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 6.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 7.30 House Hunters Family. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 House Hunters Reno.

11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

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

9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News.

12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News.

2.30 Fox Sports News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Bernardi.

8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News.

10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, June 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 3.35 Restoration Australia.

(Final, R) 4.30 Scottish Vets Down Under.

(PGm, R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 The AusMoto Show. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Critérium du Dauphiné. H’lights. 4.30 The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling. (R) 4.40 Hitler And Churchill. (PGa, R) 5.35 How The Nazis Lost The War. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

1.30 Beretts’ Tour De Cure 1.

2.30 To Be Advised.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

(PG) A discussion of all things NRL. 1.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 7.

Queensland Firebirds v West Coast Fever.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14.

Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Advancing Australia. (R) 12.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 MasterChef Aust. (R) 3.30 Hotels By Design. (PG, R) 4.00 Fishing Aust.

4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Jack Irish. (Return, Malv) Barry Tregear calls on Jack for help after the execution-style death of an off-duty cop.

9.20 Smother. (Final, Mlv) Rory makes long-overdue amends.

10.15 Unforgotten. (Mlv, R) 11.00 Glitch. (Malv, R) 12.00 Miniseries: Delicious. (Ml, R) 12.45 Marcella. (MA15+av, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 Unforgotten. (Mlv, R) 4.55 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Hunt For Red October. (PG) 9.15 Batavia Revealed: Shipwreck Psycho. (Mav, R) 10.15 A Modern Mutiny. (PG, R) 11.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 1.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.00 7.7 Billion People And Counting. (PGa, R) 3.00 What’s The Matter With Tony Slattery? (Madl, R) 4.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Saving Candice. Takes a look at a double murder case.

8.15 MOVIE: Taken 2. (2012, Mv, R) A retired CIA operative and his wife are abducted by the father of a kidnapper he killed. Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace.

10.15 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014, MA15+v, R) After an ex-covert agent is wrongly accused of murder, he is forced to go on the run while hunting for the real killer. Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 To Be Advised.

10.30 Tennis. French Open.

Day 15. Men’s final.

3.00 Reel Destinations. (R) 3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

The contestants must decide how much of their 90-minute cooking time they use in round one.

9.00 FBI. (Masv) Jubal doubts the conviction he made in an old serial killer case after three women are found weighted down at the bottom of a lake, and there are multiple similarities to the past victims.

12.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

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

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 9.30 Love On The Spectrum. (Final) 11.15 Catalyst. 12.10am Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. (Final) 1.00 Black Mirror. 2.00 MOVIE: Primary Colors. (1998, MA15+) 4.15 News Update.

4.20 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Muslims Like Us Australia. 1.00 New Girl.

2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 7.35 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (Premiere) 8.25 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.15 Qanon: The Search For Q. 10.05 VICE. 11.15 The Story Of. (Premiere) 12.15am South Park. 1.45 The Gang Crackdown. 2.45 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah.

8.30 Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness.

11.00 The Surgery Ship. Noon Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 1.00 The Zoo. 1.30 Our Town. 2.00 The Bowls Show. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Air Crash Investigation.

11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway.

12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 MOVIE: Heart Of The Matter. (1953, PG) 3.10 MOVIE: The Grass Is Greener. (1960, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: To Catch A Thief.

(1955) 7.30 Tennis. French Open. Day 15. Women’s doubles final. 9.30 Chicago Fire. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder.

3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish.

5.30 Advancing Australia. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.05pm Top Chef Jr. 3.55 The Dengineers. 4.30 Hardball. 4.55 So Awkward. 5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies.

7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness.

8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

9.30 Lost In Oz. 9.50 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Belle And Sebastian 2. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 6.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.20 Heidi.

(2015, PG, German) 10.25 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 12.05pm Belle. (2013, PG) 2.00 Hawaa Hawaai.

(2014, PG, Hindi) 4.15 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 6.30 1982. (2019, PG, Arabic) 8.30 Our Little Sister.

(2015, PG, Japanese) 10.50 Pili. (2017, M, Swahili) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Oz Fish TV. 11.30 River To Reef: Retro. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 Fishing And Adventure. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing.

2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 13.

North Melbourne v GWS Giants. 6.00 MOVIE: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. (2015, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Captain America: The First Avenger. (2011, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am MOVIE: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Forgotten Friendship. (2018) 7.00 Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Peaking. 1.50 Lip Sync Battle. 2.20 The Break Boys. 2.50 Dance Moms.

3.50 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore. (2010) 5.30 MOVIE: Runaway Vacation.

(2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Stealth. (2005, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.30 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Neighbours.

10.30 MasterChef Australia. 12.30pm The Savoy.

1.30 The Neighborhood. 2.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 10.00 2 Broke Girls.

11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Posh Frock Shop. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 A Million Little Things. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Foreign Correspondent. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story.

3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline.

5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Drum Beat. 8.00 Insiders.

9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Australian Story.

10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Heston’s Feasts. 11.00 The Sweet Life. 12.05pm Aust. Market Menu. 1.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 2.10 The Cook Up. 4.35 Cook And The Chef. 5.35 Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. 6.30 Australia’s Food Bowl. 7.00 Cook Like An Italian. 7.30 Made In Britain. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 9.40 Amazing Wedding Cakes. 10.35 Coastal Kitchen. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Touch Football. NT C’ships. Under-18 Mixed and Senior Mixed Grand Finals. 3.00 Ice Hockey.

SA Premier League. 4.30 Football. NT Women’s Premier League. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Art + Soul. 7.30 News. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 MOVIE: Teddy Pendergrass – If You Don’t Know Me. (2018, M) 10.20 Mparntwe: Sacred Sites. 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.00 Boise Boys.

Noon House Hunters Reno. 1.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 2.00 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. 2.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 3.30 Fixer Upper.

4.30 House Hunters Family. 5.30 House Hunters.

6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 The Jennie Garth Project. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

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

9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend. Noon News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News.

2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News.

4.00 News. 5.00 News. 5.30 The People Who Built Australia. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight.

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

MONDAY, June 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Howard On Menzies: Building Modern Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.00 Pine Gap. (Mls, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.15 How The Victorians Built Britain. (R) 3.10 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Coast To Coast.

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Mommy’s Little Princess. (2019, PGalv, R) 2.00 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (Final) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Murder 24/7. (Ma) Part 1 of 5.

10.35 ABC Late News.

11.05 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 12.55 MotherFatherSon. (MA15+l, R) 1.55 Marcella. (Malnv, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 8.30 Secret Scotland. (PG) 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darklands. (Final, MA15+lv) 11.45 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Years And Years. (Malv, R) 2.35 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PGl, R) 3.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Return, M) The 126 crew responds to a tank on the loose in downtown Austin and a human pile-up at the roller derby.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The SWAT team searches for thieves.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Filthy Rich. (Mas) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl) 9.00 Emergency.

10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 The Arrangement. (Mals) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants must create a home-delivery menu.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panelists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 Just For Laughs. (Mdls) 10.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

11.40 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 11.25 The Set. Midnight Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.40 Parks And Recreation. 1.00 30 Rock. 1.20 Peep Show.

2.10 MOVIE: The Tender Hook. (2008, M) 3.55 News Update. 4.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Wellington Paranormal. 3.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 Nulla Nulla. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster.

10.10 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. 11.10 E-Sports Revolution. 12.05am Colony. 1.00 Over 18.

2.00 The Feed. 2.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Property Ladder UK. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 11.00 The Bowls Show.

Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Surgery Ship.

2.00 My Greek Odyssey. 3.00 Australia’s Deadliest.

3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Autopsy USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless.

2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Long & The Short & The Tall. (1961, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 JAG. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 1pm WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 11.15 Blue Bloods. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG. 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

8.15 MOVIE: Odd Squad: The Movie. (2016) 9.25 MOVIE: The Adventure Of A.R.I: My Robot Friend.

(2020, PG) 10.55 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War. (2017, PG) 12.20pm MOVIE: Ballerina.

(2016) 1.45 MOVIE: The Son Of Bigfoot. (2017, PG) 3.15 Children’s Programs. 8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Children’s Programs. 9.50 Rage. 10.50 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.15 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 8.35 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 10.50 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 12.55pm The Pigeon.

(2018, M, Turkish) 2.20 1982. (2019, PG, Arabic) 4.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.00 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 7.30 My Summer In Provence.

(2014, M, French) 9.30 A Lion Returns. (2020, MA15+, Arabic) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 The Fishing Show. 7.30 Canadian Pickers. 9.30 Off The Grid With The Badger. 10.30 MOVIE: Grand Prix. (1966, PG) 2pm AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Melbourne v Collingwood.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Kelly’s Heroes. (1970, M) 11.30 Hardcore Pawn. Midnight Canadian Pickers. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. Noon MOVIE: Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004, PG) 2.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 3.00 Malcolm.

4.00 Police Interceptors. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift. (2006, M) 10.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Neighborhood.

6.30 Friends. 8.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.

10.00 Cheers. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 William And Catherine: Saving The Crown. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory.

3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld.

11.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Food Lover’s Guide. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Great Aust.

Cookbook. 5.00 Africa On A Plate. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Fight Club. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Asia Unplated. 8.00 John Torode’s Asia. 8.30 Hairy Bikers’ Route 66. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.50pm Nulla Nulla. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller.

5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Kriol Kitchen. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Welcome To Country. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Black Chicks Talking. 10.00 News. 10.10 Te Ao With Moana. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Boise Boys. 10.00 Flip Or Flop. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Mountain Life. Noon Good Bones.

1.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 2.00 The Jennie Garth Project. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mountain Life.

4.30 Stone House Revival. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Bargain Mansions. 10.30 Who’s Lived In My House. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 5.30 The Serve. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones.

9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News.

10.30 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, June 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (R) 4.55 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 How The Victorians Built Britain. (PGad, R) 2.50 Yawuru Country. (R) 3.15 Living Black. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy. (PGl, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Maternal Instinct. (2017, Mav, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG) 8.30 Finding The Archibald.

(Ml) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Fightback Farmers. (Premiere) 10.30 China Tonight. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.30 Q+A. (R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time.

1.35 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 2.30 Marcella. (MA15+sv, R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Tour De France: The Legend. (PG, R) 12.00 Taken Down. (Final, MA15+v) 1.00 The Last Wave. (MA15+s, R) 3.00 MOVIE: Catfish. (2010, PGa, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (Madlv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 MOVIE: Deadpool.

(2016, MA15+sv, R) A mutant hunts for the person who conducted rogue experiments on him, leaving him scarred and with healing powers. Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein.

11.15 Reckoning. (MA15+a) The remains of the RRK’s latest victim vanish.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (Final, PGl) The final celebrities plan the ultimate event.

9.00 The Weakest Link. (PG) Hosted by Magda Szubanski.

10.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Emergence. (Mhv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants create a dish by Khanh Nguyen.

8.40 How To Stay Married. (PGl) Em is adamant the controversial material she’s uncovered about Gilly will result in a bestseller.

9.10 NCIS. (M, R) Following an active shooter lockdown at a naval hospital, the team searches for the suspect.

11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 To Be Advised. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.25 Fleabag. 10.50 The Games. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 Live At The Apollo. 12.35am Unprotected Sets. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 30 Rock. 2.15 Peep Show. 3.05 I’m Alan Partridge. 3.35 News Update. 3.40 Close.

5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon The X-Files. 1.40 The Last Man On Earth.

3.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Patriot Brains. (Final) 9.25 Couples Therapy. (Return) 10.25 Counter Space.

11.25 No Man’s Land. 12.15am News. 12.40 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Property Ladder UK. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cold Feet. 2.00 The Windsors.

2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 The Zoo. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. 11.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am Pie In The Sky. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Queens Of Mystery. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives.

1.55 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 JAG. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Mr Nice Guy. (1997, M) 4.15 SEAL Team. 5.05 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Hardball. 4.55 So Awkward. 5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.30 Lost In Oz. 9.50 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am 1982.

Continued. (2019, PG, Arabic) 7.00 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 8.30 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 10.05 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 11.45 Abe. (2019, PG) 1.20pm Pili. (2017, M, Swahili) 2.55 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 5.15 Mission Mangal. (2019, PG, Hindi) 7.35 Umrika. (2015, M, Hindi) 9.30 Charlie’s Country. (2013, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 No Man’s Land. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Highway Thru Hell. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

4.30 Life On The Line: The Story Of The Southern Bluefin Tuna. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Towies. 10.30 Supertruckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Malcolm.

3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Smokey And The Bandit II. (1980, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Fletch Lives. (1989, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Frasier. 7.00 Cheers.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 Seinfeld.

3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Raymond.

2.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 China Tonight. 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30.

10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Food Lover’s Guide. 2.00 Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Great Aust.

Cookbook. 5.00 Africa On A Plate. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Fight Club. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 David Rocco’s Dolce South East Asia. 8.30 Jamie’s Kitchen. 9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Welcome To Country. 2.10 The Other Side. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Jackie Robinson. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 MOVIE: Chuck Berry. (2018, M) 10.15 Basketball. NBL. Round 21.

Brisbane Bullets v South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Replay. 12.15am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Holmes: Next Generation. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Who’s Lived In My House. 2.00 Fixer Upper. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mountain Life.

4.30 Stone House Revival. 5.00 Bargain Mansions.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 Restoration Man. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 AFL Tonight. 7.30 NRL Tonight. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, June 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 11.00 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (R) 4.55 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 Dateline. (R) 2.45 Insight.

(R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Not Like Everyone Else. (2006, Ma, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Final, Ms) 9.30 Superwog. (Return, MA15+l) 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.40 The Set. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News.

11.45 Four Corners. (R) 12.30 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time.

1.50 Murder 24/7. (Ma, R) 2.50 Marcella.

(MA15+v, R) 3.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson. (PGa, R) 8.30 On Board Britain’s Nuclear Submarine. (PG) 9.25 Bloodlands. (Malv) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Stella Blomkvist.

(Final, MA15+adsv) 11.55 The Night Manager. (MA15+s, R) 3.15 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PGl, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 MOVIE: The Other Woman.

(2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 The Front Bar. (M) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) 8.30 Doctor Doctor. (Mam) Penny’s teenage son hatches a cunning plan.

9.30 Kings Cross ER. (PGm, R) A look at St Vincent’s Hospital’s ER. 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The Enemy Within. (Mav) 11.50 The First 48. (Mva, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. In the mystery box challenge, the contestants must use four ingredients in their final dish.

8.40 Bull. (PGa, R) Bull focuses on selecting jurors whose belief systems allow them to see his client, an entrepreneur who has been accused of defrauding investors in her water filtration company, as a dreamer.

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

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

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

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

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Art Works.

9.00 No Friend But The Mountains, A Voyage Through Song. 10.00 The Art Of Collecting.

(Premiere) 11.25 Back Roads. 11.55 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 12.55am Parks And Recreation. 1.15 30 Rock. 1.40 Peep Show. 2.30 I’m Alan Partridge.

3.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon The X-Files. 1.40 The Last Man On Earth.

2.35 Ebony Society. 2.50 The Girl Who Swallowed Bees. 3.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Brazil. (1985, M) 11.05 MOVIE: Slither. (2006, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping.

7.00 Property Ladder UK. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 3.00 The Zoo. 3.30 Mighty Cruise Ships.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Families Of Crime. 11.50 Property Ladder UK. 2.30am Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 JAG. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 12.10am Home Shopping.

2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 Walker, Texas Ranger.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Hardball. 4.55 So Awkward. 5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.30 Lost In Oz. 9.50 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.20 Belle & Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 11.15 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 12.50pm My Summer In Provence. (2014, M, French) 2.50 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 4.20 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.00 Abe. (2019, PG) 7.35 The Other Side Of Hope. (2017, M, Finnish) 9.30 The Proposition. (2005, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Canadian Pickers. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest.

11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 No Man’s Land. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Pawn Stars.

3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Malcolm.

3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017, MA15+) 10.50 All New Traffic Cops. 11.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Unicorn. 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News.

1.00 Mom. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. 11.35 The Unicorn.

Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.35 Capital Hill.

2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 One Plus One. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 5.00 Africa On A Plate. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Fight Club. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nigella Kitchen. 8.00 Poh & Co. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall.

9.00 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes: Another Helping.

9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.45pm From Sand To Celluloid. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 News. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal.

8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.35 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.40 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Building Off The Grid. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Stone House Revival. 2.00 Escape To The Chateau.

3.00 The Block. 4.00 Mountain Life. 4.30 Stone House Revival. 5.00 Restoration Man. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House In A Hurry. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Hawaii Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 AFL Tonight. 7.30 NRL Tonight. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 AFL Tonight. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, June 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

WIN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.00 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News.

11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24.

12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 How The Victorians Built Britain. (Ma, R) 2.55 Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness. (PG, R) 3.05 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy.

(PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Natalee Holloway. (2009, Ma, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Mas, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Doctor Doctor. (Mam, R) 2.00 The Weakest Link. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Headline News. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mad) 1.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Q+A. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald.

9.35 A Life In Ten Pictures. (Final, PG) Takes a look at a famous figure’s life.

10.30 ABC Late News.

11.00 MOVIE: Another Year. (2010, Ml, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time.

2.10 Marcella. (Madl, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Robson Green: Walking Hadrian’s Wall. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (M) 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Sleepers. (Final, Mal) 12.15 Pagan Peak. (Malv, R) 3.20 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 4.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days.

(PGa) Ordinary people have their appearances transformed in just 10 days.

9.30 How To Look Good Naked.

(Man) Gok Wan takes the mother and daughter Nicola and Brogan on a journey of self-discovery.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R) 12.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (Mv) 11.50 The First 48. (Mav, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

The top four cooks from the mystery box challenge battle it out.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Detectives struggle to bring a serial predator who has been targeting men in gay bars to justice.

10.40 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny witnesses a drive-by shooting.

11.30 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS This Morning.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Mock The Week. 9.30 Hard Quiz. 10.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 That Pacific Sports Show. 12.10am Live At The Apollo. 1.00 Parks And Recreation. 1.20 30 Rock. 1.40 Peep Show. 2.30 MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 4.05 News Update. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon The X-Files. 1.40 Running Wild With Uzo Aduba. 2.30 Kanyekanye. 3.00 Huang’s World.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBL: Overtime. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Shrill. 10.20 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 11.15 The Feed.

11.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping.

7.00 Property Ladder UK. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Creek To Coast.

3.00 The Zoo. 3.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector Morse.

10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Andrew Denton’s Interview. 12.50am Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Keeping Up Appearances.

1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: We Joined The Navy. (1962) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 JAG. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 NCIS. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 JAG. 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Hardball. 4.55 So Awkward. 5.25 Dogstar. 6.00 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly 60. 7.35 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.45 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.30 Lost In Oz. 9.50 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Howard Lovecraft. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.50 Abe. (2019, PG) 8.25 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 9.55 Mission Mangal. (2019, PG, Hindi) 12.15pm Umrika. (2015, M, Hindi) 2.10 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 3.40 Belle & Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 5.35 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 7.35 The Wife. (2017, M) 9.30 Alex And Eve. (2016) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Canadian Pickers. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest.

11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 No Man’s Land. 2.00 Gold Fever. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates.

4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football.

AFL. Round 14. West Coast v Richmond. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Xtreme Collxtion. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Malcolm.

3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 7.00 That ’70s Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Click. (2006, M) 9.45 MOVIE: The Heartbreak Kid. (2007, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Frasier. 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Unicorn.

Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.40pm Capital Hill. 2.00 Parliament.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.00pm Cook’s Pantry. 2.30 Mexican Table. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Lidia’s Italy. 4.00 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Great Aust. Cookbook. 5.00 Africa On A Plate. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Fight Club. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Australia’s Food Bowl. 8.00 Plat Du Tour. 8.30 Taste Of The Territory. 9.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites.

9.30 Mystery Diners. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Songlines. 1.45 Vote Yes For Aborigines.

2.45 From Sand To Celluloid. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Off The Grid With Pio. 6.30 Cooking Hawaiian Style. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 First Footprints. 8.30 MOVIE: The Blues Brothers. (1980, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Hawaii Life. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block. 4.00 Mountain Life. 4.30 Stone House Revival. 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Int. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Headline News. 8.30 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Parliament Live.

3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live.

5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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June 10, 2021

46 RURAL NEWS

Cane growers set to start burning crops

By Tonia Dynan SUGAR cane harvesting season is upon us and the Richmond River Cane Growers Association is putting the word out for those new to the region that growers across the coast will be burning their crops before harvesting, with some starting this week.

The season runs from now until the end of November and although farmers do their best to ensure the fires don’t impact nearby residents, sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t co-operate.

“The cane fires usually burn the morning before the farmers are going to harvest,” association manager Florence Dagan said.

“Usually they try and burn when it’s not going to impact on their neighbours. They will give their neighbours 24-hours’ notice and they give the RFS notice.

“There may be ash fall-out.

What people tend to do is if they have clothes on the line,

or outdoor furniture, they go out and try and clean the ash off, but that makes it worse.

“If ash falls on your outdoor furniture or vehicle overnight or early morning, wait for it to dry and often the wind will help you and blow it all away.”

Last year, the first fire lit

near Newrybar impacted Lennox Head and Ballina and caused problems for a lot of residents.

“The farmer did all the tests he could and made sure everything was fine, but the wind just took it all straight up and across and dumped

it all over Lennox – it was horrendous,” Florence said.

“One lady, and I felt for her, had a $2000 white outdoor lounge covered in ash and she had tried to clean it which only made it worse.”

Most areas across the Northern Rivers will be

impacted by the smoke and possible ash fall-out, including areas not generally associated as farming areas, like Ballina, Lennox Head and Evans Head.

Florence said there would be a few fires this year as the consistent rainfall had made for decent crops.

“Talking to a lot of people, it’s probably been one of the best years in a long time,” she said.

“Last year was much better than everyone anticipated but this year we’ve had more consistent rainfall, although there had been has been some flooding in low lying areas where the drainage isn’t working.

“But for the most part, we’re expecting a reasonably good harvest.”

Florence said she would be posting updates on fire locations across social media when they came to light and if anyone would like more information about cane fires you can email richmondcane@gmail.com.

Recreational fishers taking lead on improving Richmond River’s water quality AFTER 50 years of problems and three years of research, plans to improve the Tuckean Swamp, the single largest contributor of poor water quality in the Richmond River, are about to be released.

The latest research has recommended limiting drainage of the floodplain’s lowest lying areas, those less than 1m above sea level, that are regularly inundated.

These low-lying areas are known to be responsible for the majority of low oxygen (blackwater) and acidic water conditions. This poor water has effectively nullified the fish and prawn habitat nursery in the area.

The next steps, will be understanding the costs and benefits of any actions and this work will commence next month.

OzFish Unlimited, Australia’s national recreational fishing conservation charity are spearheading the project, working with Councils, State Government agencies, indigenous groups and The Nature Conservancy to pave the way to secure the improvements.

John Larsson chapter president of OzFish Richmond River

Chapter said, “Unfortunately, changes were made throughout last century to our floodplains and former wetlands and these changes have resulted in a perennial discharge of seriously poorquality water, often acidic and low in oxygen.”

“We are also seeing a lot of red-spot disease on the fish again, after the recent prolonged period of rainfall with saw acid and low oxygen water flowing into the river consistently. It’s a sign that the fish’s immunity to disease is very low. We also saw similar impact on our oysters,” Mr Larsson noted.

Local OzFishers have made it their business to better understand the river, it’s history, changes and consequent impacts on our fishery and also businesses.

“We now understand the challenges and are focused on supporting the community to forge a path forward for the River. Because its current state is simply untenable,” Mr Larsson said.

“Our Richmond River community can reimagine the wetlands we want for our river. Wetlands that were once teeming with fish and the sky dark with flocks of waterbirds only 150 years ago. We have growing momentum to

improve the Tuckean Swamp, it’s time now to actively reverse the findings of the Eco Health Card report of 2015 that painted a very grim picture of this once magnificent river.”

OzFish Unlimited is a recreational fishing conservation charity that works to protect and restore waterways all over Australia. If you would like to know more about the project or get involved, become a member of OzFish online at www. ozfish.org.au or contact 1800 431 308.

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Record fifth upgrade for Maclean showground MACLEAN Showground has won an unprecedented fifth development grant from the Nationals in NSW Government since the start of COVID-19, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced.

“This latest grant of exactly $11,491.55 will be used to refurbish the Fine Arts and Tea Room buildings,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“It follows a four other COVID-19 recovery grants for projects at the grounds including most recently new arena lighting as well as seating, retaining walls and a walkway.”

Mr Gulaptis said the Nationals in Government’s rationale for investing so heavily in showgrounds during the pandemic was that the timing was good because the venues are being used less than normal and local tradies have more spare work time.

“That is why we also recently put up one million dollars to fully fund Richmond Valley Council’s master plan for Casino Showground and that is why Grafton has been given

Members of the Maclean Show Society & Clarence Valley Council officer, David Sutton (back far right) celebrate previous funding for Maclean Showground upgrades with Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. the nod for a series of good projects like restoring the iconic show office and installing new lighting, floors, roofs and seating,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“We have also just invested more than $300,000 of public

funds for public toilets & showers at Glenreagh Recreation Reserve, Grafton Showground and Dirawong Reserve at Evans Head.”

“I thank my Nationals friend, Minister Mel Pavey for pushing all this funding

through Cabinet. It doesn’t happen by accident.

Minister for Water, Property and Housing Mel Pavey said a total of $72.47 million had now been allocated to 892 projects at 189 showgrounds, after five rounds of the

stimulus program.

“These investments will ensure showgrounds can continue to serve their communities for many years to come, while building a stronger and safer regional NSW,” Mrs Pavey said.

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June 10, 2021

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Landcare million-dollar post-Black Summer bushfire recovery grants to support local communities REGIONAL Landcare communities will soon benefit from a multi-million dollar funding program focused on supporting bushfire impacted areas.

Supporting projects in four Natural Resource Management zones in New South Wales, the $14 million dollars grant program will support bushfire recovery projects in regions impacted by the Black Summer fires.

The rainforests of the NSW North Coast are one of the environmental regions that is a focus area for the federal government funding.

North Coast Regional Landcare Network Chair Jim Kinkead welcomed the funding saying the effects of the bushfires will be felt for generations and the funding’s focus on large-scale projects will ensure that species recover, and rehabilitation is supported.

“Landcare is well placed to respond to the impacts of the Black Summer bushfires utilising our professional staff, local community groups and extensive network of

volunteers.

“In addition to helping burnt bushland recover by controlling weeds and providing replacement habitat such as nest boxes, Landcare also plays a big role in protecting and maintaining the unburnt habitats that provides the critical refuge for wildlife.

“Landcare on the North Coast has a strong track record of identifying issues and priorities, developing

responsive programs and implementing solutions on-ground.

“Funding such as this is crucial as part of our recovery and rehabilitation of the region’s biodiversity,” said Jim. The funding will focus on activities supporting bushfire recovery for fire-affected plant and animal species, ecological communities, and natural assets.

Landcare NSW CEO, Dr

Adrian Zammit said the grants would support the large-scale regeneration efforts required to restore landscapes, improve biodiversity, and support community resilience.

“Collaborative funding is crucial for our communities and native landscapes to recover after the catastrophic Black Summer Bushfires. In NSW alone, the fires burnt 6.2 per cent of the state and more than one billion animals were

estimated to have been killed or displaced in the fires.

Eligible Landcare groups, environment networks, and community groups will have access to grant funding up to $50,000, and as larger partnerships, projects of up to $300,000.

The $14 million bushfire grants program will be delivered by an alliance between the National Landcare Network and Landcare Australia, and the state Landcare peak bodies. The Program will be co-delivered by all the Landcare organisations who will work together to support project applicants, to drive and coordinate a wide range of high-impact on-ground community and environmental projects over the next 12 months for community Landcare.

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June 10, 2021

50 RURAL NEWS

Grafton Cattle Market Report THERE were 340 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 1st June 2021.

There was a slight increase in numbers this week, with a good yarding of restocker cattle on offer.

One export processor was absent, however this had little affect on the market with both bullocks and cows selling fully firm.

Good quality restocker weaners sold slightly dearer, again this was quality related with some good lines of yearling and weaner cattle on offer.

Sale Highlights include: A/c Andrew McLennan sold Angus Steers 406.2c/kg averaged 503.3kg - $2,044.54 p/hd.

A/c RK & KE Murdoch sold Angus Steers 456.2c/kg averaged 381.7kg $1,741.16 p/hd.

A/c D & D Enders sold Charbray Steers 442.2 c/kg averaged 382.5kg - $1,691.42 p/hd.

A/c Taigan Heath sold Angus Steers 430c/kg averaged 480kg - $2,064.00 p/hd.

A/c Terry Lewis sold Angus Cross Cows 303.2c/kg averaged 600kg - $1,819.20 p/hd.

A/c GW & JM Clarke sold a Brahman Cross Cow 300.2c/kg weighed 540kg $1,621.08.

A/c A & VA Borsato sold a Santa Cow 301.2c/kg weighed 565kg - $1,701.78.

A/c CA Summersell sold a Limousin Bull 287.2c/kg weighed 805kg - $2,311.96.

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A/c Tish & Robert Walker sold Angus Cross Steers 438.2c/kg averaged 353.3kg $1,548.31 p/hd.

A/c Jack Weatherstone sold an Angus Steer 450c/kg weighed 382.5kg - $1,721.25.

A/c WV Ide sold an Angus Vealer Steer 560.2c/kg weighed 225kg - $1,260.45.

A/c PT McInnerney & CP Johnson sold Angus Vealer Steers 612.2c/kg averaged

186.7kg - $1,142.77 p/hd.

A/c WJ McLennan sold Angus Vealer Heifers 468.2c/kg averaged 305kg $1,428.01 p/hd.

A/c DJ Bowles sold Angus Vealer Steers 552.2c/kg averaged 240kg - $1,325.28 p/hd.

A/c M Owen & G Ross sold an Angus Cross Vealer Steer 648.2c/kg weighed 145kg - $939.89.

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Lismore Cattle Market REPORT FROM TUESDAY 1 JUNE

Casino Cattle Market Report FROM WEDNESDAY 2 & FRIDAY 4 JUNE AGENTS yarded an increased total of 1,023 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 2 June.

Most regular buyers were in attendance competing for the young cattle whilst re-stockers and processors purchased the majority of the grown section. Prices generally held firm across most categories this week.

Cow prices continued to hold firm with an average of 276.2c/kg and top price of 310.2c/kg. 1 head sold for a top return of $1,999.35.

Cows and calves topped their market at $2,220.00. Heifer prices crept up slightly this week topping their category at 578.2c/ kg and averaging 405.2c/kg and 286kg. 1 heifer sold achieved a return of $1,840.00.

Bull prices held firm to slightly dearer with 31 head sold reaching a top of 291.2c/ kg and average of 271.3c/kg and 623kg.

Steer prices were slightly up on last week with 264 head sold whilst bullock prices

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saw a drop with 29 head sold. Steers sold to a top of 652.2c/kg and averaged 475.2c/kg and 275kg with 1 head selling for a return of $2,821.50. Bullocks averaged 313.3c/kg and 669kg with 1 head selling for $2,689.50.

Vealer prices remained steady this week with 343 head yarded. Prices reached 662.2c/kg and averaged 498.8c/kg and 229kg. 1 head sold achieved a return of $1,802.58 T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer held a joint store sale at the NRLX on Friday 4 June with 1680 head sold.

Heifers reached a top of 608.2c/kg and averaged 517.0c/kg and 248kg.

Steers averaged 539.2c/kg and 263kg with a top price of 682.2c/kg. Cows achieved a top return of $2,280.00 whilst Cows & Calves reached $3,060.00.

A number of bulls were also sold on the day with the top price reaching $6,000.00.

Ray White Rural Casino/Kyogle will be holding a store sale at the NRLX on Friday 11 June with over 1500 head booked.

THERE were 180 cattle sold at Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday, The market was on par with recent strong sales.

Once again most of the young cattle were lacking finish and suited restockers.

Light weight Angus steers topped at $6.70c/kg for a return of $871.

Most 8 month old steers ranged in price from $4.80 to to $5.50c/kg, $1150 to $1390.

Col and Barry Martin’s yearling

Charolais returned $1869.

Weaner heifers topped at $5.40 c/kg with plenty in the $4.80 to $5.30c/kg range.

In the export section Ray Drapers bullock returned $2,143.

Cows failed to reach any great heights with the top, Isabel Lindsays santa x returning $1511.

Reminder store sale this Saturday 5th of June Lismore Saleyards.

REPORT FROM TUESDAY 25 MAY 220 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 25/5/21 Most of the young cattle were showing signs of the cooler wet weather, with the majority lacking the finish.

Restockers bought the bulk of the vealers/ weaners with most finding new homes at Glen Innes and the Western Slopes.

Keith Fredricksens Charolais X steers

sold for $6.44c/kg- $1228.

Les Moore’s light steers sold for $6.44c/ kg, $959.

Heifers sold at dearer rates, $4.60 to $5.70c/kg.

It was a light yarding of cows and rates were similar to last week.

The next store sale in Lismore will be held on the 5th of June commencing 9am.

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June 10, 2021

RURAL NEWS 51

Report weighs up options for future-proofing farms THE National Farmers Federation (NFF) has released the findings of the Future-Proofing Farming Report that examined options to better manage and mitigate the risks faced by farm businesses.

Funded by the NSW Government, the NFF was asked to identify potential models that could be used to protect farmers against income loss in future droughts or even natural disasters. These included insurance and hedging products, incentivising off-farm income, leveraging mutual and cooperatives, education and training, and public policy setting.

NSW Farmers CEO Pete Arkle said the collective work highlights the significant diversity of agriculture and the potential challenges and opportunities in establishing strategies to improve farm business resilience.

“The project outcomes support ‘no regrets’ investments for government to enhance reliable weather data collection and forecasting and to improve the risk management capabilities of the agricultural advice network,” Mr Arkle said.

“NSW Farmers has welcomed additional investment by the BOM and NSW Government in weather forecasting technology and has supported the NSW Government Farms of the Future Pilots under the Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund.”

“The investigation into the role of government in backing the establishment of an industry-wide system for multi-peril or income

protection insurance coverage has again suggested that not all farmers would benefit from the approach and it would come at a significant cost to governments.”

“Every farm is different, so the conclusion that many farmers may have other, more economically compelling, options to manage risks on their farmers isn’t surprising.”

“However, we must continue to explore what a viable farm income protection insurance product might look like in Australia. The project found that there are farmers who would benefit, and that’s where we should focus to start to build a market for these potentially valuable risk management tools.”

Mr Arkle said better targeted insurance subsidies could be explored, including those that encourage young farmers into the industry or promote succession planning, particularly focussing on prioritising initiatives that are risk and farmer-led, rather than product or intermediary led.

“NSW Farmers has a long standing policy to engage government and industry to progress a subsidised all risks insurance scheme for all Australian agriculture.”

“We call on the NSW Government to continue to work with NSW Farmers and the insurance industry to explore feasible options, through enhancing data availability to support farmer decision-making and foster information sharing; and to enhance awareness and understanding of available resilience tools.”

COFFS COAST VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Coffs Coast Team is today celebrating the official handover of seven vehicles that are assisting volunteers at local brigades to provide an even greater level of fire protection to the local community, as well as recognising long serving members.

NSW RFS Chief Superintendent Michele Cooper, Area Commander North Eastern joined State member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh MP, Council staff and other special guests to officially hand over the keys of the new tankers.

Mr Singh said the six tankers and one support vehicle together worth about $1.43 million, are enabling Rural Fire Brigades in Red Hill, Urunga, Repton, Sandy Beach, North Bellingen and Coramba to strengthen their firefighting efforts across their

communities.

“While the brigades’ previous tankers served them well, I know these new state-of-the-art vehicles are proving to be invaluable assets to the area,” Mr Singh said.

“The NSW Government’s ongoing investment in new vehicles ensures NSW RFS members have access to modern firefighting technology when responding to fires and other incidents.”

The event also provided an opportunity to recognise 55 Coffs Coast brigade members who had together amassed 1,467 years of service to the NSW RFS. “Today we awarded long service medals and/ or clasps to dedicated volunteers who had given between 11 and 72 years’ of service to the community, as well as 13 national medals to individuals who have gone above and beyond

in their roles,” Chief Supt Cooper said.

“I particularly wish to congratulate Noel Bultitude of Woolgoolga Brigade for his incredible 72 years of service.

“These men and women remain on-hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we should be extremely proud and grateful for their contribution.

“In particular, considering the magnitude of the 2019/20 bush fires and the recent floods, I would like to congratulate everybody on their ongoing hard work and professionalism.

“We also thank the family, friends, employers and colleagues of all NSW RFS volunteers. We know it takes their ongoing support and patience to assist and enable our volunteers to do what they do to save lives and property,” she said.

Farm risk management report released THE NSW Government has welcomed the release of a report by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) into risk management tools and strategies to help future-proof the agricultural sector from drought events.

Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the report was the most comprehensive and detailed study into risk mitigation models ever completed in Australia.

“Our primary producers have faced unprecedented volatility over the past few years, from devastating drought to bushfires and floods,” Mr Marshall said.

“As a Government, we thought big and commissioned a $2 million report from the NFF to explore how primary producers could be better protected from climatic events such as drought, through innovative tools such as on-farm income protection.

“We now have a comprehensive summary of financial risk

management products and services and can more definitively make recommendations for ways to improve and expand the suite of tools available.

“The report emphasises the need for a national approach, so I have formally requested it be tabled and discussed at the next Agricultural Ministers’ meeting.”

Mr Marshall thanked NFF and the steering committee for their collaboration in delivering the report.

“National Farmers’ Federation has done a great job leading the report that included consultation with key industry stakeholders, farmers and global financial product experts,” he said.

“Thank you to the steering committee, including NSW Farmers, for their valuable contributions. They will help ensure we get the right protections for our farmers.”

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June 10, 2021

52 RURAL NEWS

Australian beef - feed your greatness AUSTRALIAN Olympic and Paralympic athletes are shining a spotlight on beef’s nutritional value and the important role it plays in their diets as part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) new winter beef campaign, Australian Beef. Feed Your Greatness.

MLA’s Domestic Market Manager, Graeme Yardy, said the campaign aims to instil confidence in Australians to feel good about eating beef for its nutritional credentials and position beef as the leading choice of protein for a healthy balanced meal.

“This year, with the Australian Olympic and Paralympic partnership, beef has an opportunity to reach an audience on a mass scale with one of the largest sporting events in the world to communicate beef’s nutritional benefits and strengthen its position as part of a healthy balanced meal,” Mr Yardy said.

“We know Australians take great pride in putting Aussie beef on their tables. Our partnership with the Olympic & Paralympic Teams allows us

to put the nutritional benefits of beef on centre stage and gives Aussies the confidence to feel good about eating this delicious meat. With its unmistakable flavour and superior quality, we’re proud our country produces some of the best beef in the world.”

“The main TV advert stars Australian Olympian and reigning world champion Javelin thrower, Kelsey-Lee Barber. It takes a light-hearted

approach to show whatever your personal greatness, you can help feed it with the natural source of protein in beef.

“An integration with Channel Seven will extend the TV activity across the Olympic and Paralympic Games period. Videos featuring Rugby Sevens Olympian, Lewis Holland, and Chef Sarah Jackson, highlighting the benefits of

“Australian Beef’s social channels will promote the activity with bespoke social content, along with healthy recipe ideas and engaging infographics that can easily be shared.”

PR will support the launch of the TVC and amplify campaign content through healthy & lifestyle media publications. Additionally, an influencer partnership with a focus on popular athletes, fitness and expert dietitians will share their stories of enjoying eating beef as part of a healthy balanced meal.

Independent Butchers will run a consumer promotion throughout June encouraging the purchase of lean beef and release a content series featuring well known media personality Jessica Rowe showcasing three healthy beef recipes to enjoy. Finally, MLA’s food service team will partner with Australian Venue Co featuring over 100 pub venues across Australia to include healthy beef dishes on the menu from June, supporting beef’s nutritional message on point-of-sale material.

athletes consuming beef for its essential nutrients will also run across relevant placements on YouTube throughout the Games.

“The campaign connects with consumers via digital screens in retail environments and in gyms. All path-topurchase advertising and point-of-sale material will feature a beef nutrition message and meal inspiration to help drive in store purchase.

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June 10, 2021

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Laugh it up with Jimeoin

ANGELS TO PLAY CASINO EMERGING from lockdown, The Angels wanted to put something big together to reconnect with their fans.

And for Angels fans, it doesn’t get any bigger or better than this – an unbelievable show - The Angels: Greatest Hits - live in concert.

We’re talking wall-to-wall hits – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, No Secrets, Take A Long Line,

Shadow Boxer, Marseilles, Comin’ Down, After the Rain, Face the Day, Fashion and Fame, Let the Night Roll On, We Gotta Get Out of this Place, Mr Damage… and more.

This is it, folks, over the top.

THE Casino RSM Club will host The Angels on Friday, July 16. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are available at theangels.com.au.

GET ready to laugh when Jimeoin brings his show Turn It Up to the Twin Towns Showroom on June 11.

A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. We’re thrilled to welcome Jimeoin as part of his new smash-hit “Turn it Up!” tour – don’t miss this hilarious show!

Jimeoin is an acclaimed, hugely loved and much respected comedian, with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and

superbly observed sense of humour that has his audiences in stitches across the UK, Europe, USA and of course Australia.

It’s a great fun night out so don’t miss your chance to see the awardwinning star of TV

shows including Live at the Apollo, Conan, Royal Variety Performance and Sunday Night at the Palladium – Live!

Show starts at 8pm. Tickets from $49 available at twintownssales1.sales. ticketsearch.com.

Head to Cooly Rocks On for a dose of rock ‘n’ roll GET ready to shake, rattle and roll at Australia’s largest Rock ‘n’ Roll and nostalgia festival to a rockin’ line up of rockabilly, swing and rock ‘n’ roll artists from across the country.

This year’s festival will feature top artists and bands, including Pat Cappoci, BOOM! BOOM! DELUXE, Lucky Seven and many more who will have crowds grooving to the sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s across five action-packed days and nights.

Coming along from VIVA Surfers Paradise to Cooly Rocks On’s new The King Rocks On Elvis Precinct, are the beloved Elvis tribute artists Brody Finlay, Jack Gatto, Che Orton and Nic King, along with their Blue Suede Shoes to blow the roof off the Cooly Rocks On stage.

Major Events Gold Coast Director of Events and Festivals, Mark Duckworth,

said the calibre of artists who have joined this year’s line-up will see fans flocking to live performances over the event.

“We have curated a range of stellar rockabilly, swing and rock ‘n’ roll musicians from across Australia as we prepare for one of our best festivals to date,” Mr Duckworth said.

“2020 was a tough year for music, so it is great to be able to bring back this festival with such a rockin’ line-up and support musicians. The 2021 festival will see locals and tourists alike return to

the Coolangatta beachfront for the ultimate celebration of nostalgia as they indulge in the sounds of yesteryear while enjoying much-loved activations and events such as the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Shannons Show ‘N’ Shine.”

While artists from as far as South Australia and even New Zealand travel to the festival, local crowd favourites Ella Fontaine & The SugarShakers and The Detonators will be playing to their adoring home crowds as they join the Cooly

Rocks On line-up.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said that the announcement of such a stellar program will only welcome more fans to the iconic festival this June.

“Diversifying our events calendar is critical as we emerge from the challenges of Covid so I’m delighted to see this iconic event has reinvented itself to appeal to an even wider audience,’’ said Mayor Tom Tate.

“I encourage all Gold Coasters, and our valued visitors, to get on down to

Cooly and share in the music, sights and surrounds that make Cooly Rocks On such a brilliant weekend.’’

The free beachside event attracts thousands of Rock ‘n’ Roll and vintage car enthusiasts looking to celebrate the music, memories and moment of the 50s, 60s and 70s.

The festival’s highlights include the Classic Cars Show ‘n’ Shine, Live Music, Vintage Markets, Miss Cooly Rocks On Pageant, Miss Rockabilly Pageant, Dance Classes and more.

The new addition will also bring the iconic Legends Pass VIP Experience, featuring VIP seating, meet and greets, exclusive events throughout the festival, a themed bar and a series of special ‘king’ style gifts just to name a few.

The festival runs from June 9-13 and find out all the details and events at coolyrockson.com.

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“I have been lucky enough to travel across this beautiful country for 25 years, and I was really excited to see that so many other people of all ages are getting to experience the amazing feeling and freedom of being on the road,” Adam said.

Adam has won eight Golden Guitar awards, achieved gold and platinum sales and has sold more than half a million albums.

He was also awarded the CMA Global Artist Award in Nashville and is the recipient of a Centenary Medal in recognition of his charity work.

Doors open 7.30pm with the show at 8pm. Cost is $35 for adults and $15 for kids. Tickets available at ballinarsl.com.au.

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Alley, Briggs, Xavier Rudd, Tex Perkins: The Man In Black, Vika & Linda, The Living End, The Black Sorrows, Ash Grunwald, Nathan Cavaleri, All Our Exes Live In Texas, are among the many artists playing Friday 1st October alongside new discovery artists like JK-47, The Regime, ROSHANI and Lambros.

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A SHOW TO GET YOUR FEET TAP-TAPPING

By Samantha Elley NORTHERN Rivers residents are in for a tap-dancing treat when The Tap Pack visit Lismore for one night only.

When three friends got together 6-7 years ago to make their own show, they may not have realised what a sensation they were going to become.

“We got sick of waiting for jobs to come to us,” said Thomas Egan, one of the founding members.

“We started the show which encompassed the skills and the music we liked.

“Tap dance is our passion and it’s been an amazing ride.”

The Tap Pack incorporate a modern Rat Pack vibe with their high energy routines and inspirations from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. “The older generation had that music and loved it, but the younger generation love the jazz and timeless style of

the show,” said Thomas.

“With our dance we kind of feed off Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly as well.”

Thomas’s mother had a dance school in Melbourne and he was learning tap before he could walk.

“I grew up on the Nicholas Brothers and Fred Astaire and

I did ballet,” he said.

“I suppose you care what the other kids think at the time, but once I got older I appreciate that I stuck with it.”

The Tap Pack certainly appreciate Thomas’ skills and it has taken him around the world to perform in Berlin,

Beijing, London’s West End and they had just completed a tour of the US when COVID19 stopped them in their tapping tracks.

“It definitely affected our opportunities for touring,” said Thomas.

“The good thing is we have been able to tour Queensland

and NSW.” For this reason, The Tap Pack will be performing at Lismore City Hall at the end of this month before going on to various towns around NSW, ending in Byron Bay on July 6 at the Byron Centre.

“I encourage people to support the arts which is happening in their own backyard,” said Thomas.

“There is some novel work out there at the moment which is not going overseas so people should take advantage of it.”

The Tap Pack is fresh, with a modern twist to many of the crooners and artists of the 30s, 40s and 50s with plenty of today’s music thrown in.

It is high-energy, timeless music with plenty of lovable on-stage larrikinism.

“It’s tap as you’ve never seen it before,” said Thomas.

The Tap Pack are appearing at Lismore City Hall, 27 June, 2021 at 4pm. For book tickets visit lismorecityhall.com.au or ring 1300 066 772.

Hear Queerstories at Murwillumbah’s Regent AFTER playing to packed houses in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay, Queerstories is heading to The Regent in Murwillumbah for another brilliant night on Saturday, June 26.

Hosted by Aiden Gentle (they/them) with performances from Daniel Browning (he/ him), Taz Clay (he/him), Rachael Cavanagh (she/her), Jordan Clayden-Lewis (he/ him), Xanthe Dobbie (they/ them) and Belinda Raposo (she/her).

Join us for an evening of unexpected tales, stories of pride, prejudice, resilience and resistance, delivered with warmth and humour by some of the Northern Rivers’ finest storytellers. Vulnerable and powerful, hilarious and

heartbreaking, Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the LGBTQI+ community one true story at a time, delving deeper into community and identity, reflecting on our histories, and

contending with the potential of our futures.

A national storytelling project directed by Maeve Marsden, Queerstories has sold out at festivals and independent venues around

the country for the past five years, with a book published in 2018 and an award-winning podcast boasting more than 250 stories. There’s more to being queer than coming out and getting married.

Come early for dinner on the alfresco balcony and a cocktail, organic wine or craft beer.

Show starts 7pm and tickets are available at the-regent. com.au/film/queerstories.

BY GEORGE, IT’S KATIE NOONAN FIVE-time ARIA awardwinning artist Katie Noonan has been announced as Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School’s Performing Arts visiting artist for 2021.

Whilst visiting Lindisfarne, Katie will

conduct a series of musical workshops with ensembles, undertake masterclass sessions with senior students and present a performance at the Junior School.

On Friday June 11 there will be an intimate concert presented in the Chapel

featuring our students performing alongside Katie.

Entry to the concert is free.

The concert starts at 5.30pm at the Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Mahers Lane, Terranora.

Bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com.

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The Proms music is back

First round of SHINE Festival artists announced

A FINE afternoon of music on Sunday 31st October is planned for this year with The Clarence Valley Orchestra and Chorus delivering the ever popular ‘Afternoon at the Proms’ concert at the Saraton Theatre Grafton.

This year’s special guest artist is the internationally acclaimed pianist Simon Tedeschi, playing Rhapsody in Blue with the orchestra, along with some solo comedy pieces. This year will also see compere comedian Mandy Nolan take to the stage for some fun and adventure.

The orchestra will also take you on a journey through a range of composers, playing some of the musical works of Leonard Bernstein, Dmitri Shostakovich, Leroy Anderson, Edward Elgar, Jean-Philippe Rameau and much more, including all your favourite Proms items once again.

Everyone involved is looking forward to dusting off the instruments and playing music together again for the community.

“Having a large orchestra of this caliber in a country town, who

THE first round of artists has been announced for Lismore City Council’s new three-night festival, SHINE - Lismore Festival of Light, which will be held between 19 and 21 August 2021.

Mayor Vanessa Ekins said the artistic program will light up Molesworth Street and its laneways after dark with playful, wonder-filled and story rich contemporary artworks.

“This exciting new event will ignite the streets and laneways of Lismore’s CBD, and will attract visitors from around the region that will stimulate the CBD’s economy and local jobs,” she said.

Mayor Ekins said all the featured artists come from the Northern Rivers, predominately from Lismore.

They are Kellie O’Dempsey and Mick Dick, Kit Webster, Marion Conrow, Michael Rogowski, Karenza Ebejer, Roger Foley Fogg, Holly Ahern and Eden Crawford-Harriman, Christine Spedding and Leigh Arnold, Colleen Coy, Dan McDonnell, Real Artworks Inc, Michael Donnelly and Maggie Schreiber. More artists will be announced soon.

Festival event manager Valley Lipcer said the Festival’s program includes light installations, large-scale projection mapping, shadow puppetry, interactive technology, and video works with the festival supporting and showcasing Lismore’s unique artists, both emerging and established.

“The creative passion and sophistication of our local artists is incredible. There will be something to inspire and excite everyone during the festival. I can’t wait to see it all light up,” she said.

can accompany international guest artists is a rare treat, to which we enjoy and embrace such a task”, artistic director and conductor Greg Butcher said.

Don’t forget you can use your Discover NSW Voucher to go towards the purchase price of your ticket to the Proms. The vouchers must be redeemed by 30 June, but can be used to purchase tickets for a show scheduled any time after 30 June, such as the Proms.

Patrons will need to call the

Saraton or come into the Theatre to redeem these vouchers.

Once again, this will be a community charity concert, with the orchestra having donated approximately $65,000 to date to many local charities and CVO music scholarships for further university music studies, over the short time it has been performing.

Tickets are available online now at www.saraton.com or can be bought over the counter at the theatre itself.

For more informa�on or to find more bussinesses accep�ng the vouchers checkout Service NSW webpage h�ps://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/dine-and-discover/business-finder

Dine & Discover NSW now available in the Northern Rivers The NSW Government has launched Dine & Discover NSW to encourage the community to get out and about and support dining, arts and tourism businesses.

NSW residents aged 18 and over can apply for 4 x $25 vouchers, worth $100 in total • 2 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers to be used for dining in at restaurants, cafés, bars, wineries, pubs or clubs. These can be used 7 days a week including public holidays • 2 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers to be used for entertainment and recrea�on, including cultural ins�tu�ons, live music, and arts venues. These can be used 7 days a week including public holidays THE VOUCHERS: • can be used at par�cipa�ng NSW businesses that are registered as COVID Safe • are valid to 30 June 2021 NSW residents will be able to easily apply online to receive their vouchers through the latest version of the Service NSW app and website, and customers who do not have access to a smartphone and/or computer can call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit a local Service NSW Centre.

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Subtropical rainforest plants for attracting butterflies GIVING your garden a local native feel with beautiful subtropical rainforest plants is the perfect way to attract beneficial insects and birds all year round.

Elattostachys xylocarpa, commonly named white tamarind is usually a small tree, growing between four and ten metres in height, but has been found to be up to 20 metres in ideal conditions. This attractive tree grows naturally in dry rainforests north from Byron Bay to Gympie in Queensland. Its small white-cream to red perfumed flowers appear in beautiful bunches from December to April. The fruit which follows from March to June is yellow, round or pear shaped, giving your autumn garden a burst of colour. The new holly-shaped leaves have a pretty, bright red to bronze coloured flush.

This hardy tree is an ideal feature in a garden, and also suitable for a tub, hedge or screening. Its size means it won’t be a problem under power lines and its roots aren’t invasive. It can handle full tropical sun and heat, can tolerate a moderate frost and grows in most soils, even near the coast. The fruit is enjoyed by honeyeaters, bowerbirds, parrots, rosellas and other bird species.

Another native rainforest plant which grows naturally near shady streams, but creates a stunning feature anywhere in a garden, is the stream lily or Helmholtzia glaberrima. It has dark green, glossy, strappy leaves which form a clump about 1 to 2 metres wide and high. Like the white tamarind, this plant also produces a panicle of fragrant, white or

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pale pink flowers in spring or summer. Although preferring boggy, poorly drained soil, if it is watered well when young, once established, it can tolerate sun and less water.

Great for attracting butterflies and other insects, this low maintenance plant will grow in a container, courtyard, beside pools or in a flower garden to add texture and colour. It can tolerate light frosts and is a wonderful understorey plant for controlling erosion near streams.

Old untidy leaves can be pulled off and new growth will appear. Clumps can be easily divided to replant elsewhere.

No subtropical rainforest garden should be without the Linospadix monostachya or walking stick palm. Needing a shady, protected position, it is perfect for under larger trees, attracting insects and birds to its spikes of green to white flowers from August to October and edible red, berries in autumn. Growing to about three metres, this plant will look more natural if planted in a colony of several plants.

The attractive slender trunks are ringed like bamboo and the glossy dark leaves droop from an attractive bushy crown.

It can be grown in pots in courtyards with plenty of shade or dappled light, but needs lots of mulch as it would naturally have under a forest canopy.

Elattostachys xylocarpa, white tamarind.

Helmholtzia glaberrima, Stream Lily Flower.

Linospadix monostachya, walking stick palm (and left, in bud).

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LET’S COOK

TUNA PASTA WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND CAPERS cooked. Drain pasta reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water and return to pan.

one of those ‘go to’ meals.

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500g spaghetti 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 500g cherry tomatoes, halved 185g can tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked 125g pitted black olives, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons capers in brine, drained 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Salt & freshly ground pepper

METHOD 0:15 Prep Pastas work really well in these situations and not only is this pasta is

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4 Servings

takes about a half an hour to make.

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all of the ingredients on hand, either in the fridge or in the pantry so it really is

Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk Combined fresh or frozen cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts.

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6 Servings

1 cup cranberry juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Step 1 Cook spaghetti in a large pan of lightly salted, boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup sweetened whipped cream 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

DIRECTIONS Place cranberry juice and salt in a small heavy saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat.

In a small bowl, slowly whisk hot juice into eggs; return all to pan. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 170°, stirring constantly.

Step 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the garlic, chilli flakes and a little salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Do not let brown. Add the tomatoes, cover and cook for 3 minutes until softened and then stir in the tuna, olives and capers and heat through for a further 2 minutes.

Step 3 Stir the tuna mixture into the drained spaghetti with the reserved cooking water, basil and some salt and pepper, to taste. Serve at once.

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Place egg mixture, chocolate chips and vanilla in a blender; let stand 2 minutes.

Cover and process until smooth. Pour into six dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, covering when completely cooled.

Place cranberries in a small food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; toss with sugar. Top each serving with cranberries, whipped cream and almonds.

Check out this recipe on our website: https:// thenorthernriverstimes. com.au/dessert/cranberrykissed-chocolate-silk/

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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA GTA and GTAm SPECIAL EDITIONS

By EWAN KENNEDY Following the global reveal of the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm in late 2020, a select number of Australian collectors and racing enthusiasts have secured one of the 18 limited vehicles, through a tailored consultation process following expressions of interest.

GTA stands for “Gran Turismo Alleggerita”, with alleggerita being the Italian term for “lightened”.

Based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, the 2.9 V6 bi-turbo engine produces 397kW. The extensive use of ultra-light materials means the GTA and GTAm can acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds.

Alfa Romeo’s engineers have further improved the

Personalisation is offered to buyers of these very special Alfas. aerodynamics and handling.

The Alfa Romeo GTA and

central exhaust system is said to deliver an unmistakable

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piece of Alfa Romeo history, being one of the 500 vehicles produced globally,” said Tom Noble, Director, Marketing Communications for Alfa Romeo.

“As part of the exclusive global program, the 18 Australian owners will receive a certified, numbered vehicle, and will further have the opportunity to personalise their GTA. “Reminiscent of the spirit of the 1965 Giulia GTA, customers will select the liveries, the brake calipers, the interior stitching, seat belts and even the roll bar for those who’ve secured a GTAm. It’s a truly special experience.”

The majority of Australian orders have been placed for the GTAm specification, with a limited number of the GTA also reserved, with expected delivery to commence late 2021.

Alfa Romeo customers who’ve purchased the GTA will receive the gift of an Alfa Romeo GTA racing helmet and car cover, while GTAm customers will receive a full Alfa Romeo GTA racing suit kit, including racing suit, gloves, boots, helmet and car cover.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

60 MOTORING NEWS

JEEP 80TH ANNIVERSARY

80th Anniversary Special Edition Jeep, the vehicle that helped win a war.

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Jeep Australia has introduced a limited run of 80th Anniversary Special Edition models across the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ranges.

“Since 1941, Jeep SUV’s have been renowned for their unparalleled off-road capability and freedom. Today, the Jeep range continues to drive best in class 4×4 leadership, as well as leading safety and convenience features, premium craftsmanship and exceptional on-road dynamics,” said Kevin Flynn, Jeep Australia Managing Director.

“We’re excited to mark eight decades of the Jeep brand with these limited-edition models and give Jeep customers the opportunity to own a piece of history.”

They feature Granite Crystal accents, badging and wheels.

There’s an 80th Anniversary exterior badge, featuring the side profile of the original open air Willys Jeep and “80th”.

Inside there’s black leather upholstery complemented by Light Tungsten accent stitching and an 80th Anniversary seat tag for the front seats. The upgraded Berber floor mats also include 80th Anniversary tags, which feature the original Willys Jeep profile.

The 80th Anniversary interior applique is on the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee instrument panel, and across the console inside the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

The Wrangler Unlimited features an exclusive Jeep 80th Anniversary swing gate plaque.

The 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen says “Since 1941” across its infotainment welcome screen each time they start the engine of their collector’s model.

To further celebrate the 80th anniversary, Jeep Australia has launched Jeep Wave. This is Capped Price Servicing program for new vehicles, Lifetime Roadside Assistance when you service through Jeep and 5 Year/ 100,000km Factory Warranty.

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the Australian market, and is priced at $66,941 MSRP. It is available in Bright White, Granite Crystal, Diamond Black and Slate Blue.

It is based on the Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L. The features below are in addition to standard Grand Cherokee Limited specification unless otherwise stated.

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Interior • Black Leather seats and Light Tungsten interior accents • 80th Anniversary Front Seat Tags • Piano Black/Anodized Gun Metal Interior Accents • Berber Floor Mats with 80th Anniversary Tag • Jeep 80th Anniversary Instrument Panel Applique • Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary Special Edition is limited to just 160 units for the Australian market, and is priced at $71,941 MSRP. It is available in Bright White, Granite Crystal, Diamond Black and Sarge Green.

The Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Special Editions are based on the Wrangler Overland 3.6L. The features below are in addition to the standard Jeep Overland specification unless otherwise stated.

Exterior • 18-inch wheels in Granite Crystal • Mold in Colour Bumper with Neutral Gray • Jeep 80th Anniversary Commemorative Badges • Body Colour/Accent Colour Grille • Gray/Black Jeep Badges • Gray/Black Trail Rated Badge • Jeep 80th Anniversary Swing Gate Plaque Interior • Premium Black Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats with Light Tungsten accent stitching • 80th Anniversary Front Seat Tags • Light Tungsten Interior Accents • Jeep 80th Anniversary Console badge • Open Air Freedom • Sky-One-Touch Power Top

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June 10, 2021

MOTORING NEWS 61

GENESIS GV70 COMING SOON

By Ewan Kennedy HOT on the heels of the introduction of the Genesis GV80 SUV to Australia the Korean company has announced that it will bring its smaller brother, the GV70 SUV here in July.

It will be offered with petrol and diesel turbocharged engines, all with an eightspeed automatic and either rear- or all-wheel drive.

We are told that the GV70’s interior, “Is inspired by the Korean Beauty of White Space architectural philosophy, which carefully balances function and tranquility to create an open, uncluttered cabin with a sporty, driverfocused instrument layout.”

Sound interesting but as yet we haven’t been able to sit in one. We will do so as soon as we get into a road test vehicle.

The Genesis GV70 2.5T is powered by a 224kW / 422Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine driving the rear wheels. The GV70 2.5T AWD also has this engine, but drives through as an electronically controlled Genesis AWD system.

The Genesis GV70 2.2D AWD uses a 154kW, 440Nm all-alloy 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, also with electronically controlled AWD. The flagship Genesis GV70 3.5T AWD Sport has a 279kW / 530Nm twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 with electronically controlled Genesis AWD. This is the only model with the electro-mechanical limited slip differential on the rear axle.

Every Genesis wheels, a sport GV70 has a package, Genesis GV70 has fascinating rear shape. brake panorama sunroof, large caliber dual adjustable ambient exhaust finishers, view function and live traffic lighting, an acoustic and a Sport+ drive laminated windshield and front updates, integrated controller mode. with handwriting recognition, door glass, genuine leatherVisually it has Sport front and DAB+ radio. appointed seats and stitched and rear bumpers, gloss black They have Apple CarPlay leather-appointed dashboard sport radiator grille, front and Google Android Auto and door trims. skid plate and roof rails, and compatibility.

There are 12-way power dark chrome radiator grille Entertainment is offered by adjustable front seats with surround and window frame a nine-speaker Genesis audio heating and ventilation, trims. system. There is wireless reclining rear seats, remote There are Nappa leather and (Qi standard) smartphone start via Smart Key, a power suede appointed sport seats, charging. operated tailgate with handssuede headlining and pillars, New Genesis GV70 has free opening, and sunshades a sport steering wheel, sport optional Sport Line and for the rear-door windows. alloy pedals, sport aluminium Luxury Packages.

Infotainment features trim, and sport gauges for oil include a 14.5-inch HD touch temperature, torque and turbo SPORT LINE PACKAGE screen display, navigation boost.

19-inch Sport Line alloy with Augmented Reality

LUXURY PACKAGE Additional Genesis Active Safety Control technologies, including Forward Attention Warning and Parking Collision-Avoidance AssistRear systems.

Intelligent Front-Lighting System, rear privacy glass and, for 3.5T AWD Sport or Sport Line Package versions, 21-inch alloy wheels.

The cabin is enriched with Nappa Leather appointed seats and a suede headlining and pillars, a quilted seat pattern and 3D effect backlit trim.

The first-ever Genesis GV70 can be painted in 11 exterior colours (eight gloss and three matte), eight interior colours and four interior trim inserts.

“We are delighted to announce the introduction of the brand new GV70, as our second Genesis SUV in Australia,” Genesis Motors Australia CEO, Jun Heo said.

“The first-ever GV70 applies the Genesis Athletic Elegance design philosophy to the medium SUV while showcasing an array of advanced safety and technology, all to deliver unprecedented luxury,” he said.

AUDI SQ5 TDI HAS MAJOR ENGINE UPGRADES

By EWAN KENNEDY

Audi’s sporty SQ5 SUV has been updated with refreshed styling, and more power thanks to major changes to the engine.

In its latest version, the 3.0-litre V6 engine’s the pistons are no longer made of aluminium but of forged steel. The intercooler has been changed over from an air/air cooler in the bumper to an indirect water/air cooler in the inside of the V of the engine.

The turbocharger has a smaller and lighter compressor wheel for a faster torque buildup. The exhaust manifold has improved insulation so that the exhaust gas reaches the optimum temperature more quickly after a cold start.

The 3.0 TDI has a 48-volt mild hybrid system. When the car decelerates, the MHEV system recovers up to 8 kW of power. The SUV can coast for up to 40 seconds with the

automatic high beam, dynamic unlocking. engine switched off. This has At the rear, a the potential to reduce Sporty Audi SQ5 turbo-diesel gets more matte aluminium fuel consumption by power and more style. strip is integrated up to 0.7 litres per 100 in the lower kilometres. turn signals and dynamic bumpers, below which are Matrix LED headlights are the diffuser insert and four now standard, with continuous animations when locking and

chromium-plated oval tailpipe trims. Buyers have a choice of nine exterior paint finishes.

Audi SQ5 has the smartphone interface via Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. There’s a Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system (19 speakers, 755 Watts), and a head-up display.

Ambient lighting in the cabin is offered with the choice of over 30 different colour tones.

“The new SQ5 TDI represents an Audi icon in its finest form ever,” said Paul Sansom, Managing Director of Audi Australia.

“The instant success of the recently returned SQ5 TDI special edition models confirm the continued appeal of a high-performance TDI engine in this segment. The newgeneration 3.0 TDI V6 brings the very latest technology to deliver crushing performance, with impressive efficiency and very low emissions.”

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June 10, 2021

64 HEALTH

New drug to halt dementia after multiple head injuries A world-first international study led by the University of South Australia has identified a new drug to stop athletes developing dementia after sustaining repeated head injuries in their career.

The link between concussion and neurogenerative diseases is well established, but new research findings could halt the progression of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in sportspeople who sustain repeated blows to the head.

CTE is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with the accumulation of a protein known as hyperphosphorylated tau which affects cognition and behaviour.

In a paper published in Scientific Reports, UniSA Emeritus Professor Bob Vink and

colleagues show how repeated concussions can cause CTE and a way to block it with a specially developed drug.

The findings will potentially have significant implications for athletes who play contact sports – such as boxers and footballers – as well as military veterans sustaining head

injuries in conflict.

The team of researchers from Adelaide, Melbourne and the United States say the brain releases a neurotransmitter called substance P in the event of a head injury, causing abnormal amounts of the tau protein to collect inside neurons.

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National Reconciliation Week highlights need for action to end racism in healthcare During National Reconciliation Week, which ended yesterday, the AMA reiterated its commitment to ending racism in the health system.

AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid said the AMA was working to achieve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples by 2032.

He said equity must include an environment and structure which understood and delivered cultural safety in the same way clinical safety was practised.

“Through our Taskforce for Indigenous

Health, the AMA is developing its commitment towards cultural safety with support from the leadership of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association,” Dr Khorshid said.

The AMA is developing its first Reconciliation Action Plan, to ensure it embedded a “tangible commitment” to reconciliation across all levels of its day-to-day business.

“We are also committed to supporting the growth of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical

workforce and we continue to invest in this through the annual AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship.

“Closing the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people is a national issue in which every individual, organisation and group in Australia can play a role,” he said.

The AMA also supports the work of the Raise the Age Campaign and called on all governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 years to 14 years of age.

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are a feature of CTE, which reportedly leads to memory problems, confusion, personality changes, aggression, depression and suicidal thinking,” Prof Vink says.

“Our research shows that by blocking substance P with a specific drug, we can prevent the tau protein

tangles from developing in the brain and causing neurological problems.”

The treatment was successfully tested in animal models, giving hope that CTE can be prevented in humans.

Prof Vink says the next step is human clinical trials, but that could take several years given that currently CTE

can only be diagnosed post-mortem.

A study of 14,000 Americans over 25 years, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia in March, showed that people who sustained even one head injury were 25 per cent more likely to develop dementia later in life.

This risk increased with multiple traumatic brain injuries.

The Guardian also reported in April that an analysis of late AFLW player Jacinta Barclay’s brain uncovered neurological damage at age 29, highlighting the risks of repeated concussions to both sexes. Previous research has focused on the impact of brain injuries in male athletes, but females are more likely to sustain concussions.

Urgent reform needed for broken

Public Hospital system The public hospital system is in crisis and National Cabinet, which is meeting today, must urgently move to shared 50/50 CommonwealthState funding and remove the artificial cap which stops the system meeting community demand, the AMA has said.

“We need funding, so patients are cared for in beds, not trapped in the back of ramped ambulances. We cannot as a country accept this any longer,” AMA President Omar Khorshid said.

This week there has been record-breaking ambulance ramping in Perth and a delay in elective surgeries due to the overwhelming demand was announced in WA. Dr Khorshid said right across the country there continued to be disturbing accounts of hospitals unable to cope.

“Our hospital performance continues to decline. Prior to the pandemic Australians were waiting 41 days for elective surgery – eight days longer than in 2008-09. We’ve got the lowest rate of beds per

1,000 people over the age of 65 years. It’s declined 26 years in a row.

“Emergency department performance, as outlined in the AMA’s Public Hospital Report Card, has also declined in recent years.

“National Cabinet should take this opportunity to urgently reform public hospital funding because hospitals are not just a ‘State’ issue, nor a ‘Federal’ issue – they are a ‘National’ issue. It requires national leadership and we need the Prime Minister and Premiers, and all Health ministers, to work together.

“Urgent funding is required to expand the capacity of our hospitals and reduce demand so we have hospital beds for all who need them, rather than the current system which incentivises the through-put of large numbers of patients, and in so doing clogs up the system,” Dr Khorshid said.

He said under the National Health Reform Agreement, the Commonwealth caps its increased contribution

to public hospitals to 6.5 per cent growth year on year, limiting the ability of states to respond to demand.

“While the current activity-based funding model has achieved some positive outcomes, such as improved transparency and efficiency, it was designed to work alongside other funding mechanisms, including funding to improve performance and expand capacity.

“Doctors are sick of hearing about ‘record’ funding – AMA’s own analysis shows the current mechanism has literally stripped away billions in funding - just from inadequate indexation and caps on funding.

“Select performance targets should be reintroduced and monitored with the goal of at least reversing the decline in performance.

The funding would be in addition to, and separate from, activity-based funding,” Dr Khorshid said.

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June 10, 2021

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE 65 Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20

Cancer Jun 24 - Jul 22

You need some room to cool down from yesterday’s intensity, Aries. Fortunately, the moon slides into peaceable Taurus this morning, helping you ground down and turn your attention towards small productive efforts. Luna’s smooth connection with bond-building Venus and mood-boosting Jupiter helps you return to a state of emotional balance.

Let yourself tackle projects but choose ones you actually get enjoyment from.

Sunday’s skies bring a welcome sense of ease, Cancer. The moon departs from war-torn Aries and marches forward into simplicity-seeking Taurus—helping you restore a sense of emotional equilibrium on the relationship front. Luna’s supportive link to uplifting Jupiter and charming Venus makes it an ideal day to grab brunch with a friend, go for a hike, or simply find your peace.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23

Taurus Apr 21 - May 21

Sunday’s skies work to reconnect you with your sense of peace, Taurus.

The moon glides into your sign this morning, helping you shake off any excess irritability from yesterday’s heat. Luna’s presence in your sign works to reconnect you with your body, health, and most pressing individual needs. The moon’s uplifting link with sweet Venus and big-hearted Jupiter helps you communicate with ease and gain support from friends.

Gemini May 22 - June 23

Allow yourself to withdraw from society today, Gemini. The moon slides into peace-seeking Taurus this morning, prompting you to pull away and recharge in peace. Solitude, restorative activities, and sleeping in is ideal. Luna spends the day in an uplifting connection with lover Venus and visionary Jupiter. These planetary pairings make it easy to unwind, to feel good, and to devote energy to small, low-effort projects on the career front.

Career matters are ripe on your mind today, Leo. Let yourself explore your next step with a refreshed sense of stability, as the moon glides into grounded Taurus.

Luna’s presence here hones your focus in on achieving your ambitions, and her supportive connection with visionary Jupiter and soothing Venus helps you call upon the resources you need for forward movement. Small efforts go a long way today.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22

Escape your comfort zone today, Virgo. In order to clear your head, you need a fresh perspective and an adventure that can help inspire you. The moon trots into earthy Taurus, encouraging you to reconnect with nature and to simplify your environment. Luna’s mood-boosting connections with bond-building Venus and optimistic Jupiter makes it an ideal day to include friends in the equation.

The Change that Change Makes

by Nigel Dawe

WITHOUT exception, the best slogan atop a tip jar was the one I saw in a Newtown cafe, it simply had the very witty, and

memorable: “If you fear change, then leave it here!”

As such, ‘change’ has figured in western culture ever since the earliest of

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You’re likely to be feeling inward and withdrawn today, Libra. Listen to your instincts to pull away and focus on the emotions stirring within you. It’s an ideal day for journaling, therapy, or vulnerable talks with a trusted confidante. The simplicity-seeking Taurus moon prompts you to re-evaluate relationship matters in a deep, psychological way.

Fortunately, Luna’s link with sweet Venus and mood-boosting Jupiter keeps

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

Leisure should be your key goal under Sunday’s skies, Capricorn. The moon roams into sensual Taurus today, prompting you to explore creative outlets, enliven your sex life, and indulge in activities that bring you joy. Luna’s playful connection with relationship-building Venus and big picture Jupiter makes it easy to express your needs and communicate gently. Don’t spend today alone when you could be out woo-ing

Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 2

Let Sunday’s skies cool you off and help you process some of the thoughts and conversations you faced yesterday, Scorpio. The moon glides into stabilizing Taurus this morning, sending your focus towards the stories currently swirling around your relationships. Luna’s sweet link with connection-centered Venus and good-time seeking Jupiter make it an ideal date day. Seek out an adventure with a lover and let peace restore itself.

Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 18

Sunday’s skies call for rest and retreat, Aquarius. You’re craving to reconnect with your home base and family members today, as the moon glides into earthy Taurus. It’s an ideal day to focus on beautifying your home and healing any rocky family relationships. Luna’s buoyant connection with gentle-hearted Venus and mood-boosting Jupiter makes it easy to apply your talents and skills to passion projects as well.

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

You’re in the mood to get productive under Sunday’s skies, Sagittarius.

The moon glides into practical Taurus this morning, sending your focus towards any imbalances in your current work/ life balance and helping you hone in on health matters. Luna’s supportive connection with connection-centered Venus and your ruler, optimistic Jupiter, helps keep moods light and playful.

Embrace the support you’re receiving from friends and lovers.

Ancient Greek times, well since Heraclitus (circa 500 BC) in particular, who made countless observations about the ‘one constant’ in our lives – having once famously said, “Nothing endures but change.”

Agreed, that and perhaps equally our inability or disinclination to deal with change when it presents and frequents in so many largely unforeseeable ways, in our daily lives.

That we crave stability, if not predictability from breakfast to bedtime, somehow defines one of the deepest, and perhaps dearest characteristics of what it means to be a ‘settled’ human being. But it is exactly this inclination to want ‘constants’ that puts us at absolute odds with how life ‘plays out’.

One of my favourite lines in all of literature, comes from the French Nobel Prize winning Henri Bergson (the same one-time cultural icon from over a century ago) who wrote the world famous ‘Creative Evolution’ in 1907. Timelessly, this ‘must read’ sets out with: “To exist is to change, to change

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

You’re hard to pin down under Sunday’s skies, Pisces. There are errands to run, messages to respond to, and important conversations to have. Luna slides into practical Taurus and helps you tackle anything requiring a touch of realism. The moon’s supportive link to bond-building Venus and uplifting Jupiter helps keep moods light and adds a romantic atmosphere that’s worth indulging in.

is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.”

And, if there were ever an ultimate life instruction of sorts, then surely the above ‘directive’ would be it. In one fell swoop, Bergson concocted a solution, albeit a prescriptive insight as to how to better position ourselves, so as to ‘go with’ the changes that bombard our lives, instead of fighting pointlessly against them.

Similarly, Roy T. Bennett once made the impressive claim: “Maturity is when you stop complaining and making excuses, and start making changes.” That being conscious change, the most potent of all change there is: the sort we determine through our decision-making, and the iron-will of a committed self-discipline to see them through.

Perception, and how we can best ‘make sense’ of what potential there is for change in our environment or circumstance, is also one of the key determinants of how open or ‘receptive’ we are to the potential for, and the promise of change.

I remember reading the Danish Science writer, Tor Norretrandes say: “Every second our five senses send 11 million bits of information to the brain, of that, we only make sense of 16.” While 16 bits of information per second is still a lot to process, our brains are ‘designed’ to minimise the sheer magnitude and complexity of reality that surrounds us.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed at times, the essence of this, is that it could be worse – much worse. Infinitely, seeing some experts suggest that we actually have up to a dozen senses, even as many as 30, which we just aren’t conscious of being able to use.

But at the end of the day, when it comes to change, and how we ‘deal’ with this ever-present presence in our lives,

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

66 BUSINESS

$24 MILLION TO FUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

FROM NSW SMALL BUSINESSES

The NSW Government today launched a new initiative for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which will receive $24 million in funding over its first two years.

The establishment of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was the first Priority Action recommended in the Turning Ideas into Jobs – Accelerating Research & Development in NSW Action Plan, launched

by Premier Gladys Berejiklian on 25 January 2021.

“The Action Plan stressed the increasing need to be proactive in supporting and attracting new businesses, especially in future industries that will sustain economic growth, productivity and employment,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“The SBIR program will provide competitive grants for SMEs to find and commercialise innovative solutions to NSW Government agencies for five well-

defined problems”.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Gabrielle Upton MP encouraged business to get involved.

“The program will tackle important challenges including assisting vision-impaired customers navigate the public transport network, increasing the resilience of regional and remote communications networks, quantify the number and extent of koalas in NSW, reduce contamination in wastewater and reducing PPE waste in the health system,” Ms Upton said.

“The SBIR program will not only support NSW SMEs to develop innovative solutions to government challenges, but the challenges have been specifically chosen to ensure that the successful SMEs can also sell their solutions to other customers in local and international markets.”

David Gonski AC, Chair of the Advisory Council of eminent leaders who guided

the NSW Action Plan, welcomed the SBIR program launch.

“The impact of COVID-19 on economic growth and job creation makes the task to commercialise more R&D an urgent one,” Mr Gonski said.

“Rapidly translating ideas into new products and services will be integral to our recovery from the pandemic.”

The NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh DurrantWhyte said research and development was the key to delivering problem solving solutions.

“Like the Medical Devices Fund and Physical Sciences Fund, the SBIR program is an excellent example of the NSW Government’s commitment to leverage the capacity of SMEs’ NSW-based R&D to address the state’s most pressing problems and provide solutions which deliver a social, environmental, health or economic benefit,” Professor Durrant-Whyte said.

$1500 SMALL BUSINESS REBATE

IF you are a sole trader, the owner of a small business or a not-forprofit organisation in NSW, you may be eligible for a Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate of $1500.

This rebate helps businesses recover

from the impacts of COVID-19 and encourages growth by reducing the cost of running a business.

Eligible businesses and not-for-profits only need to apply for the rebate once but can submit multiple claims until the full value of $1500 is

reached.

The rebate can only be used for eligible fees and charges due and paid from March 1, 2021.

The rebate will be available until June 30, 2022.

For more information, please visit Service NSW at www.service.nsw.gov.au.

New rule paves way for collective bargaining by small businesses The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses, franchisees and fuel retailers can join together to enhance their bargaining power, under new rules in place under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Mr Billson says the new arrangement, small businesses can collectively negotiate with the larger companies that buy their products.

“This strengthens the position of small businesses at the negotiating table considerably,” Mr Billson says.

“Collective bargaining is a potential gamechanger for small businesses as it boosts their purchasing power and mitigates the risk of predatory tactics sometimes used by larger companies to financially squeeze their small suppliers.

“It also saves time and money for small businesses in contract negotiations, as they can share the cost and resources.

“The ACCC previously only allowed collective bargaining on a case-by-case basis, but now small business groups choosing to engage in collective bargaining simply need to provide a one-page notice to the regulator, that’s free of charge.

“In addition to the

cost savings and red tape reduction, the new provisions better accommodate the dynamic pace of the small business economy by allowing participants to enter and exit the group without the need for a new approval.

“Importantly, the arrangement – known as a class exemption – applies to businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million per year. It covers 98% of Australian businesses.

“It’s an initiative that will help small businesses remain competitive and viable, at a time when it is needed the most.”

More information about the ACCC’s small business class exemption can be found here.

‘CUCKOO SMURFING’ AUSTRAC has released a new financial crime guide to warn businesses and their customers about the dangers of a money laundering method known as ‘cuckoo smurfing’.

Criminals use the ‘cuckoo smurfing’ method to move illegal funds into Australia and to disguise the profits of their criminal activities. It generally relies on exploiting the legitimate bank accounts of individuals and businesses here in Australia.

The Australian account holder will commonly be expecting genuine funds to be deposited into their account from a friend, relative or business partner overseas. Often these recipients are unaware that the funds transferred into their accounts have in fact come from criminals using funds generated from drug dealing and other serious criminal activities. The ‘cuckoo smurfing’ financial crime guide helps businesses know what to look for and when to report to AUSTRAC.

At the same time new educational materials developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in collaboration with AUSTRAC are also available for the public on how to spot and protect themselves from cuckoo smurfing.

AUSTRAC CEO Nicole Rose PSM, said if businesses identify behaviour that indicates potential cuckoo smurfing, they must report it to AUSTRAC so together we can disrupt criminal syndicates targeting the bank accounts of Australians.

“This method has been used by criminal syndicates involved in crimes that inflict serious harm on our community such as drug trafficking, slavery, fraud and corruption.

We rely on financial businesses to report to AUSTRAC and partner with enforcement to stop these criminal syndicates and protect members of the Australian community.” Money transfer businesses, banks and financial institutions should monitor for indicators

of potential criminal activity including cash deposits appearing inconsistent with expected transaction activity of an account holder, cash deposits conducted on the same day across multiple branches and ATMs and multiple cash deposits predominately in amounts under $10,000. Members of the Australian public expecting to receive funds from overseas, should review their bank account activity and report any unexpected and suspicious transactions.

Any individual or company can be targeted, some of the most at risk customers include Australian expatriates, Australian exporters and international students studying in Australia.

If members of the public notice any suspicious activity occurring in their bank account, including the warning signs above, they should immediately report it to their bank in the first instance, or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

IN MEMORIAM 67 Return Thanks

Tito Romilio

29.9.1933 – 10.2.2021

Death Notice

Desmond James “Des”

A Centenarian

Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Lismore, surrounded by loving family,

1921-2021

Loving husband of Dawn (Deceased) Adored Uncle of all his Nieces and Nephews.

Also, the staff at the Lismore Base Hospital the night Tito passed away & Maree Hunter for her kindness.

A Family Funeral service was held for Rex On Friday 28th May at the Tweed Memorial Gardens Lawn Cemetery.

In our HEARTS you will live FOREVER

Funeral Notice

Delia Bolzicco

Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, 3rd June 2021.

Aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of Lino (dec’d).

Much loved mother and mother in law of Michela & John, Lydia, and Paola & Mark.

Loved Nonna to Daniela & Mark, David & Nicola, Sam, Daniel (Rocco), Luca, Julius and Bisnonna to Kaydan, Braith, Liliana, Jake, Sienna and Chase.

A good friend and mother to many.

Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff at ward 4 & palliative care at St.Vincents hospital.

A celebration of Delia’s life will be held at Our Lady of The Rosary catholic church, Main Street, Alstonville on FRIDAY, 11 June 2021, commencing at 10.00am.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Children’s Cancer Foundation are appreciated and may be left at the service.

https://www.childrenscancerfoundation.com.au/

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Rex Charleston

The Family of Tito would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards & personal condolences.

Thank you to Fr Peter Karam, Rae Youngberry & Angela Quinn for their part in Tito’s service.

Funeral Notice

A likeable, loveable good man to all.

May he rest in peace

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aged 90 years.

Loved and loving husband of Pam for 57 years.

Much loved father & father in-law of Lorraine (Dec’d) & Ian Smith, Narelle & Adrian Boland, Brett & Tanyah, Vicki & Lino De Giusti, Paul & Loretta, and Jodie & Simon Marland.

Cherished Grandpa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved by the extended Payne and Jenkins families.

The celebration of life service for Des was held at The Chapel of the Lismore memorial Gardens, Goonellabah, Wednesday 9th June 2021.

The family wish to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home Lismore, for their love, care and support to Des during his time of residence.

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Nancy Nerell SPENCER (nee FULLER) Passed away suddenly at Grafton Aged Care Home on 5th June, 2021,

aged 93 years.

Treasured wife of Jack (dec).

Loved sister & sister-in-law of Elaine & Sam O’Driscoll (dec), Cletus (dec) & Marlene Fuller. Loved mother & mother-in-law of Cheryl (dec) & Klaus Jacobs, Narelle & Colin Wiblen.

Adored grandmother of Nathan, Bianca, Dwayne, Tahlia and Trent (dec).

Proud great grandmother of Charlotte, Abbey, Jackson, Hunter, Layla, Elle, Emily and William. Dearly loved by all her nieces & nephews.

Relatives & friends are invited to attend Nancy’s funeral service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Duke Street, Grafton, on WEDNESDAY (16th June, 2021) commencing at 1:00 pm.

A private cremation will follow.

This page is held close to our hearts and is reserved for the dearly departed

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COLLECTABLES: Golden Fleece drum, old oil drums and tins, 30ft wooden ladder, 7ft wooden ladder, old farm gates, cast iron items, 1938 Morris chassis.

TERMS: Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer on Day of Sale.

DIRECTIONS: Head towards Kyogle on Bentley Rd, turn left at the Summerland Way towards Casino for 7 kms, take right hand turn onto McDonalds Bridge Road, then right again onto Edenville Rd follow the signs to sale.

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BALLINA MARKETS 3rd Sunday of the month.

BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina.

BANGALOW FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 7am till 11am at Bangalow Hotel Carpark.

BLUE KNOB FARMER’S MARKETS Saturdays 8.30am till 12pm at Blue Knob Café, Lillian Rock.

BYRON BAY FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays 7am till 11am at Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay. CASINO GOLF CLUB MARKETS 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET Saturday mornings Stratheden St, Kyogle.

LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKETS Lismore Square – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.

LISMORE FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

LISMORE PRODUCE MARKET Thursdays 2.30pm till 6.30pm at Magellan & Carrington Streets.

Contact Tom on 0450688900.

LISMORE RAINBOW REGION ORGANIC MARKET Tuesdays 7.30am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds.

MULLUMBIMBY COMMUNITY MARKET 3rd Saturday of the month.

MULLUMBIMBY FARMER’S MARKET Fridays 7am till 11am at Mullumbimby Showground.

Contact Allie on 66771345.

MURWILLUMBAH FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 7am till 11am at Murwillumbah Showgrounds.

Contact Sue on 0498733766.

NEW BRIGHTON FARMER’S MARKET Tuesday 8am-11am New Brighton Oval River St. Contact Allie on 66771345.

NIMBIN FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark. Contact Jason on 66891512.

THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKETS 2nd Sunday of the month.

UKI FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall.

YAMBA FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 7am till 1pm.

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ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wed of every month Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM At Crawford House Museum there are many interesting household objects dating from the turn of the century till 1960 and local historical items and documents, as well as research facilities for the descendants of Ballina Shire families. You can also buy fascinating books about the Shire’s history. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm.

The Community Resource Centre is open for research Fridays only – prior bookings essential. Enquiries 66281829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY This year is the 20th anniversary of Alstonville Plateau Historical Society and they are going to celebrate the occasion on Saturday, October 2. All past and present members are welcome.

The group will be looking back over the years and launching Ian Kirkland’s book on the history of the society. Inside the museum there will be photos and videos of functions and exhibitions showing the history over the years. RVSP by May 28 by email at aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or phone 66281829.

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.

BALLINA BALLINA BACCI GROUP A local Arts based group meet each first Monday of each month. Meet with other local artisans and makers and participate in group exhibitions as they occur.

Time 5 for 5.30pm. Place Cherry St Sports. Meet beforehand in the club for social time before the meeting – contact ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@gmail.com BALLINA SCOPE CLUB We are a group of ladies who do fund raising with all money going to local charities. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the Ballina RSL Club at 7pm.

Any enquiries to Ruth 0429877733.

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 information please contact: President Udo Moerig email tmumoerig@gmail.com or Vice President Membership email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com Webpage: https://3209990.toastmastersclubs.org/ BALLINA LIFEBALL Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina

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72 COMMUNITY NOTICES Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship. Contact Yvonne 0448004161.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Our support group is meeting Friday 11th June 10am at Ballina RSL Club (downstairs) NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE. Our guest speaker will be Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse, Rebecca Manners. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease & those supporting them are most welcome. Please RSVP, enquires to Helen 0400385476 or Yvonne 66285884.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm, By appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 16th June, commencing at 10.00 a.m. at the Cherry Street Sports Club. This will be the regular Monthly meeting, with a guest speaker. Other activities coming up are a day at the races on 14th June and a luncheon on 25th June. This Probus Club is a mixed club and men and women are invited to attend and join this friendly group.

Further details can be obtained by calling Faye on 66866585.

BALLINA MAHJONG 4TH JUNE 2021 Shirley Coleman 1, Judy Brent 2, Jan Williams 3, Coral Lavelle 4, Kathy Pickles 5, Wendy Thornton 6, Pauline Bolte 7, Lorna Simpson 8, Pam Farrell 9, Lisa Wong 10, Betty Penklis 11, Lesley Richie 12, Joy Lowien 13, Jan Small 14, Jan Henley 15, Janene Jarvis 16, Joan Murphy 17, Shirley Atkinson 18, Susan Allan, Diana Auret 19, Ronda Taylor 21, Helen Young 22, Val Heinritz 23, Margaret Bryant, Gail McDonagh 24, Kath Hubbard 26, Shirley Henry 27, Bev Lasater 28, Jeanette Henwood 29, Janice Jemison, Jill Sabin 30, June Grebert 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.

BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9 until 12noon in our rooms on River Street. Numbers are covid safe limited so could you please ring our Handicraft Officer Barb 0428116668 on Monday night to book a place. Ballina CWA meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 9am in our rooms, please ring our Secretary Janet 0435323079 for more information.

Mahjong is being played once again in The Ballina CWA rooms on River Street, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting at 12:15, for more information please ring David 0473587412.

BRUNSWICK HEADS BRUNSWICK HEADS BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB Our next luncheon meeting is on June 10 at 10.30am at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club. Luncheon cost $25. Come along and enjoy friendship and hear an interesting guest speaker. Apologies to Wenda on 0449 563 580 or wjhunt@ yahoo.com.au. Casual members please advise if you are attending, no later

than the Monday before. New members are welcome. Our club supports seven disadvantaged students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

Information: president Margaret 0429966894.

THE BRUNSWICK HEADS CWA Monthly meeting is held on the first Friday of every month. All members invited, new members welcome. Craft morning is every Friday from 10am to 2pm. Come and join this friendly group, learn how to knit, crochet and quilt with experienced and patient teachers!

Gold coin donation, please. For more information contact 0431908063.

CASINO CASINO CASINO BRANCH CWA MEETING DATES Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00 am. Next meeting is Thursday 17th June. Join us for a Cuppa.

We are planning a Street Stall for July.

All your favourites will be available at our usual spot outside DIY Hardware.

Watch this space for more information.

We are still seeking folk from Malaysia so they can assist us as we study this very interesting country. Malaysian recipes would be much appreciated.

CASINO RICHMOND RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB Will hold our next sing-along on Sunday 20th June 2021 at the Casino RSM club upstairs main auditorium starting at 10am. Free entry all welcome, come and listen to some great artists, for further information call Gloria on 66622625 or 0412910884.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS – WEEK 5 MON: S Forrester, J Whittaker & family; TUE: D Coleman, K Rowse, K Evans; WED: L Barton, J Cornell, P Muntelwit, G Mannix; THU: H Moffitt, J Hanna; FRI: Richmond Valley Council Staff.

AIR RIFLE CLUB Sat 8-12, rifles, ammunition & targets supplied Call Ollie 0414622272.

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are, Wed afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy, Euchre, we have group play on Thurs afternoons 1.00pm. Contact Jan Danaher on 0414625680.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOC. Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. More info Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wed each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30 for a 7.00pm start.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am – 1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am.

Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information.

HANDS ON SEARCHING FOR ANCESTORS Monday 28 June, 6.30-9pm, cost $5.00.

Workshop for anyone wanting to advance their family history researching skills using resources available at Casino & District Family History Group’s research library. The night would be particularly relevant to anyone who has attended ‘beginner’ workshops in the past. Come prepared with details you already know of your ancestor/s these known details will help link you back in time generation by generation.

Bring your own laptop computer if you wish, this will save waiting in turn to use a computer. Rsvp Friday 25 June.

Ph 66641118 or place name on list on reception desk.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Mon. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm.

Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

EVANS EVANSHEAD HEAD EVANS HEAD CWA meets over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month @ Illawong Hotel, 12 Noon.

New members welcome. Further info 0427825560 GRAFTON

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GRAFTON & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB We would love to welcome new members, come and see what we have to offer. Meeting on the 3rd Monday of every month. At the Grafton Masonic Centre, 104 Bacon St Grafton. Next meeting is Monday 21st June. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea, meeting starts 4.30pm. Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants and have fun! Further enquiries please text Rhonda on 0418 685 728. You can also find and follow us on Facebook.

GRAFTON SENIORS Recently had coach trip, to Coffs Harbour area, 19 passengers. Travelled Highway south, first stop Clog Barn, organised morning tea, view of miniature Dutch village & clog making. Then to Botanic Gardens for picnic lunch & a walk through gardens. On to Big Banana, view boiled lollies being made at Candy Kitchen, visit gift shop & afternoon refreshments at cafe, & view other complex shops, before journey home on Highway. Thanks Coach Captain, Bryan, for taking us, & all passengers for their support. Next trip, Friday 25 June, to mystery venue, spare seats. Queensland 8 day tour from 14 August also a few spare seats. Reminder next meeting 8 June.

Enquiries, Sandra, 6642 7720.

GRAFTON’S MIGHTY CLARENCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB Perhaps it’s time to find 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 Membership email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail.com Facebook page:https://www.facebook. com/graftontoastmasters KYOGLE

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KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thurs at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wed of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC Kyogle Country Music’s next day is on 13th June commencing at 11am at the KYOGLE GOLF CLUB with a short meeting and the music to follow. The KYOGLE GOLF CLUB will be catering with lunch, snacks and drinks available.

ALL WELCOME. LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tues each Month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30-7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.

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LENNOX HEAD LIONS CLUB New members welcome to join our close-knit club where the emphasis is on community service in a fun environment.

Meetings are on the first and Third Wednesday of each month at Club Lennox starting at 6.30pm. Members do what they can, when they can to facilitate the needs of our club.

LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am -12pm in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 10.00 for 10.30am at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first 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 Jan 66876859.

LISMORE LISMORE COUNTRY CARNA AT LISMORE WORKERS CLUB Next Concert Sunday 27th June.

Auditorium with Check 2 & great artists.

Free Show from 11am.

LISMORE GARDEN CLUB Lismore Garden Club Thursday 10th June, 1pm at Lismore Workers Club.

A speaker from Lismore Botanical Gardens. Will be attending. Info contact dcoles39@outlook.com 0448294496.

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Cake Stall in Woodlark Street Lismore on Friday 18th June 2021. 8am till sold out. Come and buy some great home

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June 10, 2021

COMMUNITY NOTICES 73 cooked cakes and Slices. All money raised goes towards buying equipment for Lismore Base Hospital.

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Mon & Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots.

For more info please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).

LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Played at Lismore Workers club, Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome.

Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622.

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes / activities of your choice.

Interested? Check out our webpage http://www.u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing – 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing – 7.009.00pm; Training Monday mornings – 9.00am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wed 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6.00 a session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 6625 1602 MonThur 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au LISMORE GIRL GUIDES Lismore Girl Guides meet every Tuesday during school terms from 5.30 to 7.30pm at our hall, Magellan Street Lismore.

Any girl aged from 7 to 17 is most welcome to attend for two nights free, but please make contact first. AND Any adult female aged 18 and over interested in becoming a volunteer with youth, are encouraged to contact Leonie on mobile number 0412866766, for further details.

Our hall is also available to hire.

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, 2480 at 1.00 pm.

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/ or check us out on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/SummerlandARC “MAINLY MUSIC” IN LISMORE FOR 2021 mainlymusic.org An interactive session for 0-5 year olds & parents/carers using fun songs and actions to help develop co-ordination and motor skills, followed by home cooked morning tea for adults while children enjoy supervised play time. Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 in school term. Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore. Enquiries 66213200.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE NETWORKING ‘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 fortnightly on Wednesdays at the Rous Hotel, Keen Street, Lismore at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group’s next meeting will be held at Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St Lismore, on Friday, June 18 at 10am.

Our very special guest speaker will be Mimi Zenzmaier, an holistic Funeral Director and Celebrant, who will address end of life preparedness There will also be an opportunity to share strategies and support each other in a non - judgemental confidential environment. All members of the Parkinson’s Community and their care-givers are most welcome to join us. Contact: Di 66227959 or John 0490332268 or visit Lismore Regional Parkinson’s Support Group’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ ParkinsonsLismore ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH meet the 3rd Monday of the month at 2.00pm in the Red Cross Tea Rooms in Keen Street Lismore. As well as fund raising we are also an active social group and welcome new members.

New volunteers are also required to assist in our popular Tea Rooms. If you can commit to 1 or more days a month please contact Lynn 66217642 or Rhonda 66241950.

COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES NORTHERN NSW Compassionate Communities of NSW are taking a break from the Ballina Coffee and Community and Cafe Catch Up gatherings for the next few months.

Threshold Choir rehearsals, Lismore Coffee and Community and Walks in Nature will continue. Please check this paper for and our facebook page for more information on when the coffee gatherings will resume.

PROBUS CLUB OF GOONELLABAH The Goonellabah Probus club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Workers Sports Club Oliver Ave Goonellabah. Meetings commence at 10 am. New members welcome. Contact Gloria Francis 66291442.

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MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly Meetings again, after months of Lock Down. It will start as usual 3rd, Thurs of month at 11am Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mons, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

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MURWILLUMBAH

MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Sundays from 3-5pm, street parking Byo covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water. Children ok with strict supervision Covid plan operating Enq: Murbahcommunitygardens@ gmail.com Follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd. Stokers Siding 2484. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@hotmail. com T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.

POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375. We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We will begin play at 9.30am commencing on Tuesday, 6th April and Thursday, 8th April. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field. New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

TWEED TWEEDHEADS HEADS TWIN TOWNS DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB The next meeting will be Monday 14th June 2021 at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Tweed Heads. Meeting starts at 10am. Doors open at 830am for trading tables, benching and having a cuppa with friends, bring a mug. The guest speaker this month will be: A-J Van Baenl, from Orchid Den, presentation on “Successfully growing orchids, conditions for growing, fertilising, watering & demonstrating propagating/ potting”. One not to be missed. See you there.

THE PROBUS CLUB OF WOLLONGBAR will be holding the regular monthly meeting on Thursday June 17th beginning at 10am at the Alstonville Bowls and Sports Club Deegan Drive Alstonville. All Covid -19 protocols will be met. Our guest speaker will be Alan McLean who will tell us the history of Australia’s Cobb & Co. YAMBA YAMBA YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10 for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 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 7 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.

The Northern Rivers Times

June 10, 2021

74 FISHING / TIDES / WEATHER reaches.

EVANS HEAD Snapper and trag jew on the close reefs, bream and tailor along Airforce Beach, bream, chopper tailor, school jew and luderick along the rock walls at the Evans River mouth, bream, whiting and flathead in the lower reaches and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

FISHING NEWS

TWEED COAST Bream, whiting and school jew in the mid to lower reaches of the Tweed River.

POTTSVILLE Dart, bream and tailor along the beaches, bream, flathead and whiting in the lower reaches of the creeks, luderick around the rock walls and bridge pylons in the lower reaches and mud crabs in the upper

CURRUMBIN Snapper and pearl perch on the Gravel Patch east of Burleigh, flathead and whiting in the lower reaches of Currumbin and Tallebudgera Creeks and it would be worth setting a few pots for mud crabs.

GOLD COAST Blue and striped marlin on the Continental Shelf, snapper, pearl perch and bar cod in 200 to 400

metres, pearl perch and snapper on the 42s, mahi mahi near the FADs, tuskfish and blue morwong on the 36s, cobia on the 18s and 24s, dart and chopper tailor along the beaches, flathead, squid and sand crabs throughout Southport Broadwater, garfish on the weed banks around Wave Break Island and Sea World and bream in the rivers and creeks.

OFFSHORE Blue and striped marlin, pearl perch and flame snapper in 200 metres east of Southport and flathead, squid and tailor inside the Pin Bar.

JUMPINPIN Chopper tailor inside the Pin Bar, flathead in the channels that lead to the Pin Bar, mangrove jack in Cobby Passage and mud crabs close to the mangroves.

MORETON BAY Spotty mackerel in the Rous Channel and northern bay, snapper at West Peel and Harry Atkinson artificial reefs, flathead on the mud banks in the southern bay, mulloway in the lower reaches of the Brisbane River and chopper tailor near the entrance to the canals.

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA

Thurs 10th June

GRAFTON EVANS KYOGLE BALLINA MULLUM TWEED

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TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE

New 0% Visible

Waxing Crescent 9% Visible

Waxing Crescent 32% Visible

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

SUNRISE 6:37 am 6:37 am 6:38 am 6:38 am 6:38 am 6:39 am 6:39 am

HIGH 8:09 am 1.24m 8:47 am 1.22m 9:27 am 1.2m 10:07 am 1.18m 10:50 am 1.16m 11:39 am 1.14m 12:03 am 1.62m

LOW 2:37 am 0.51m 3:15 am 0.5m 3:54 am 0.5m 4:34 am 0.51m 5:17 am 0.52m 6:04 am 0.53m 6:54 am 0.53m

HIGH 8:45 pm 1.7m 9:22 pm 1.71m 10:00 pm 1.7m 10:39 pm 1.68m 11:19 pm 1.66m 12:36 pm 1.14m

LOW 1:58 pm 0.44m 2:31 pm 0.46m 3:06 pm 0.48m 3:43 pm 0.51m 4:22 pm 0.55m 5:07 pm 0.6m 6:01 pm 0.64m

EVANS HEAD - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

NORTHERN RIVERS AREA

HIGH 8:05 am 1.34m 8:45 am 1.32m 9:25 am 1.29m 10:06 am 1.26m 10:48 am 1.22m 11:35 am 1.2m 12:28 pm 1.19m

LOW 2:27 am 0.52m 3:06 am 0.48m 3:46 am 0.47m 4:28 am 0.47m 5:11 am 0.49m 5:56 am 0.52m 6:42 am 0.54m

HIGH 8:33 pm 1.86m 9:10 pm 1.87m 9:48 pm 1.87m 10:29 pm 1.84m 11:12 pm 1.81m 11:59 pm 1.76m

LOW 1:48 pm 0.44m 2:24 pm 0.45m 3:00 pm 0.46m 3:41 pm 0.49m 4:23 pm 0.52m 5:11 pm 0.56m 6:04 pm 0.61m

LOW 2:44 am 0.55m 3:23 am 0.53m 4:01 am 0.52m 4:41 am 0.52m 5:23 am 0.53m 6:08 am 0.55m 6:58 am 0.56m

HIGH 8:47 pm 1.74m 9:24 pm .75m 10:01 pm 1.74m 10:40 pm 1.71m 11:23 pm 1.68m

LOW 2:00 pm 0.47m 3:23 am 0.53m 3:09 pm 0.48m 3:46 pm 0.5m 4:28 pm 0.53m 5:14 pm 0.58m 6:08 pm 0.63m

BALLINA - RIVER ENTRANCE SUNSET 4:57 pm 4:57 pm 4:57 pm 4:57 pm 4:57 pm 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

HIGH 8:15 am 1.24m 8:54 am 1.21m 9:33 am 1.18m 10:14 am 1.15m 10:58 am 1.14m 11:47 am 1.13m 12:09 am 1.65m

12:43 pm 1.14m

BRUNSWICK HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE

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4% 5% 6% 5% 5% 4%

DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

HIGH 8:01 am 1.25m 8:39 am 1.22m 9:17 am 1.19m 9:57 am 1.17m 10:40 am 1.15m 11:29 am 1.14m 12:24 pm 1.14m

LOW 2:29 am 0.5m 3:07 am 0.49m 3:45 am 0.48m 4:26 am 0.49m 5:08 am 0.5m 5:53 am 0.51m 6:42 am 0.51m

HIGH 8:40 pm 1.77m 9:16 pm 1.78m 9:54 pm 1.76m 10:32 pm 1.74m 11:14 pm 1.71m 11:58 pm 1.67m

LOW 1:42 pm 0.36m 2:15 pm 0.37m 2:50 pm 0.39m 3:28 pm 0.43m 4:09 pm 0.47m 4:56 pm 0.52m 5:51 pm 0.57m

LOW 2:13 am 0.56m 2:50 am 0.55m 3:29 am 0.54m 4:10 am 0.55m 4:53 am 0.56m 5:40 am 0.57m 6:30 am 0.57m

HIGH 8:34 pm 1.72m 9:11 pm 1.73m 9:50 pm 1.73m 10:30 pm 1.71m 11:12 pm 1.68m 11:56 pm 1.65m

LOW 1:33 pm 0.42m 2:08 pm 0.43m 2:43 pm 0.46m 3:20 pm 0.49m 4:00 pm 0.53m 4:46 pm 0.58m 5:42 pm 0.63m

TWEED HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 10th June Friday 11th June Saturday 12th June Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June Wednesday 16th June

HIGH 7:51 am 1.27m 8:30 am 1.25m 9:08 am 1.22m 9:48 am 1.19m 10:31 am 1.16m 11:19 am 1.15m 12:18 pm 1.15m

June 10, 2021

SPORTS RESULTS 75 SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please try to keep under 150 words. Photos can be sent but publishing is at the discretion of the Editor

G.Porter 14 Club championships division 3 : J.Doust 10 d H.Young 8 Tournaments : NSW Open Golf Croquet Open Singles Championships : David Scott finished runner up to Canberra’s Peter Freer 3/7, 3/7, 7/6, 7/6, 4/7.

Winner of Losers: Laurie Wilson Runner Up Winner of Losers: Lance Watson Ladies Club Championship Pairs Final: Kevin McMahon & Ray Hickman Defeated Martin Fletcher & Michael Mastroianni OCEAN SHORES LADIES BOWLING CLUB

Results must be sent in word, pdf or pages format CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS Golf : P.Bolte L.Whiteman 7 d J.Copeland G.Frederiksen 6 D.Golding N.Barnes 7 d E.Astley J.Saunders 5 C.Duffey G.Patch 5 d J.Dorward D.Casey 4 M.Russell R.Chapman 7 d L.Wesely D.Taylor 3 K.Duffey G.Porter 7 d J.Murphy P.Scott 6 Golf Croquet Handicap Club Championships: D.Taylor d N.Watts, J.Hannigan d J.Doust B.Wellings d F.Duncan, R.Poynting d C.Edlund H.Young d J.Saunders, M.Russell d J.Huxley N.Poynting d F.Frederiksen G.Frederiksen d G.Porter R.Poynting d B.WellingsM.Russell d N.Poynting G.Frederiksen d H.Young J.Hannigand D.Taylor Semi finals : G.Frederiksen v M.Russell R.Poynting v J.Hannigan Association: G.Drew S.Keen 17 d E.Thorman L.Hardy 9 P.Payne S.Hume 9 d P.Hume J.Payne 9 R.Poynting R.Chapman 16 d N.Poynting G.Porter 11.

S.Hume 13 d P.Payne L.Hardy 12 B.Reddy G.Porter 21 d E.Thorman J.Payne 9 Club championships handicap singles final : N.Poynting 16 d G.Drew 7 Ricochet : P.Scott 13 d N.Poynting G.Kerr 9 N.Watts J.Murphy 12 d N.Barnes R.Poynting 10 J.Hannigan M.Russell 14 d P.Bolte M.Field 11 N.Poynting P.Bolte 14 d P.Scott B.Wellings 10 R.Poynting G.Drew 11 d N.Barnes N. Watts 9 P.Waters R.Chapman 16 d G.Kerr

SPORTS CLUBS BREWERY & WINE TOURS BUCKS, HENS - WEDDINGS AIRPORT SHUTTLE DAY TOURS SCHOOLS SHOPPING TOURS

Neville Poynting winner of Association handicap final with runner up Gloria Drew.

SOUTH TWEED SPORTS (BOWLS SECTION) AKA SOUTH TWEED SHARKS BOWLS RESULTS Week Date: Saturday…29th May to Friday 4th June 2021 Saturday Open Bowls Winners: Elmo Koelmeyer, Peter Johnston, Barry McLennan Runner Up: Ted Robinson, Rod West, Rod Davis Saturday Open Pairs: Winners: Kevin Wormald & Laurie Gersbach Runners Up: Bill Greenway & Rex Wildash Tuesday Open Bowls: Winner: Pauline Howlett & Lyn Kennedy Runner Up: Bev Wheatley, Jock Reid, Joan Reid Wednesday Morning Open Pairs: Winners: Rowan Norris & Darren Black Runner Up: Neil Sprott & Maurie Penfold Wednesday Open Bowls: Winners: Rob Wendt, Peter Woodward, Eric Evans Runners Up: Robyn Charles, Ted Manchip, Ian Whitehall Thursday Sharkies Singles: Winner of Winners: Les Smith Runner Up of Winners: Richard Lovell

These Ocean Shores ladies (L to R: Betty Linabury - Skip, Margaret Fredericks - 2nd and Lyn Wickham - Lead) recently competed in the Tweed-Byron District Triples Championship at the Brunswick Heads Bowling Club.

Thanks to Skip Betty, who drew the ultimate on the last end in their game against Brunswick Heads, they were able to progress to the semi final which unfortunately they lost but with much experience gained.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 06-06-2021 The winner last Sunday was Ray Ruttley with a net score of 29 and the runner up was Dave Roberts with 33 on a count back.The putting trophy went to D.Green with 19 putts and G.Shephard won the players draw.

Nearest to pins: 10th & 14th, R.Horseman. 11th, M.Gooding. 12th, D.Roberts.13th, G.Shephard.

15th, P.Piccoli. 16th, 17th & 18th, G.Skennar. Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Potubi Transport Casino Pty. Ltd. will be a single stableford on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.

KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday June 2 - R Clark T Burgess D Zelcer d B Ryan B Studders S Colley + 27, S Barton W Farrell G Miller d G Knapp J Arnold P Doyle + 5, N Bodycote N Parker

B Hyde drew with N Bodycote K Hayes G Moran 16 all. Saturday June 5 - B Ryan S Hall d G Knapp G Moran + 7, L Condon T Holder d M Brown N Parker + 5, P Anderson S Colley d W Farrell R McKenna + 5, J Watts D Zelcer d P Bywater T Winkler + 2. A grade singles championship - G Miller d B Hyde 31 to 24, T Burgess d G Hotko 31 to 16, P Williams d M McGuire 31 to 16, K Hayes d S Barton 31 to 15.

LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS BOWLING CLUB Social bowls Tuesday.1/6 Rocco,. W partridge,r walker 16 d Rocco,gary. Rose ,b Hutchinson 10 Jane rose,r partridge,s Roberts 13 d g Clarke,d Pearce,j Fowler 9 S savin’s,m Moss, l church 17 d Joan rose ,l menin b Turner 9 Friday,4/6. L Bryant,,g Moss, a Wilson, 28 d j rose, r hoskin r partridge 18 Weekend Triples Carnival 5/6 Saturday overall winner G. Rose team R Up D Cutting 1st round winner D Pearce team, 2nd round W Woods Sunday overall winner D Pearce R up J Piper, R Walker, J Piper 1st round Rocco 2 nd Round G Moss ZONE ONE BOWLS NEWS Zone One Bowls pennant play-offs were conducted at Cabarita Beach and Pottsville over the week end.

Cabarita Beach hosted Grades 2, 4 and 6 with the following final results.

Grade 2: Winner – Ocean Shores; 2nd Place - Ballina; 3rd Place – South Lismore.

Grade 4: Winner – South Lismore; 2nd Place – Maclean; 3rd Place – Pottsville; 4th Place – Ballina Grade 6: Winner – Kingscliff; 2nd Place – Ballina; 3rd Place – Brooms Head.

Pottsville hosted Grades 3, 5 and7 with the following final results.

Grade 3: Winner – Yamba; 2nd Place – Ballina; 3rd Place – Mullumbimby.

Grade 5: Winner – Lennox Head; 2nd Place – Cabarita Beach; 3rd Place Yamba Gold.

Grade 7: Winner – Ocean Shores; 2nd Place – Kingscliff; 3rd Place – Red Rock; 4th Place – South Lismore.

Pennant Grade winners will now go forward to the State play-off in July and our best wishes for good bowling go with them.

p: 0434 232 538 or 0431 118 483 e: bookings@onpointbushire.com.au

June 10, 2021

76 SPORTS

MAX PERROTT SURFING - ISA World Surfing Games Pictured: Sally Fitzgibbons Photographer: Pablo Jimenez/ISA Pictured: Owen Wright with ISA President Fernando Aguerre Photographer: Pablo Franco/ISA

Australia’s representatives at the ISA World Surfing Games Julian Wilson, Owen Wright, Stephanie Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons have had mixed results with Wilson bundled out very early while Wright was eliminated in the later rounds of the event along with Gilmore leaving only Fitzgibbons with a shot at a podium finish.

“After watching some

of the event online, my opinion is that many of the up-and-coming junior surfers from all over the world were outperforming our Olympic representatives and that the shorter heats compared to the WSL events proved troublesome for team Australia.”

Less than a month away is the very first time two surfers will win an Olympic gold

medal in Japan. Here’s a bit of history regarding surfing’s inclusion on the Olympic stage.

Gold medallist swimmer Duke Kahanamoku a century ago had a dream that his other passion, surfing, would one day make it into the Olympics. Fernando Aguerre, president of the International Surfing Association and the man who, for almost three

decades, relentlessly pushed to get the sport included in the Olympics.

As surfing gets ready to debut at next month’s Olympics, Aguerre thought it fitting to change the ISA’s motto from “A Better Surfing Future” to “A Better World Through Surfing.” “I’ve seen what surfing does to people, to people who are having health problems, autism, war injuries, people with low self-esteem, people with psychological problems, mental problems.

SWIMMING NORTH COAST CASINO GOLF CLUB RESULTS of Golf over the past Friday June 3rd the WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS Results week at Casino Golf Club 2nd round of the Ladies

THE Lismore Workers Swim Team

By Tonia Dynan THE Lismore Workers Swim Team is still bringing the heat despite the cooler weather.

Last weekend the team smashed some PBs and grabbed medals at the Swimming North Coast Winter Championships at Trinity Aquatic Centre.

“We had about 15 athletes compete, ranging in age from eight to 17,” coach Peter Harvey said.

“We had quite a few guys get medals. It’s not surprising this time of year because we’re still in heavy training, so there was no real expectations but they did exceptionally well so pretty happy with the way they are going at the moment.”

The team’s two Paralympic hopefuls, Ben Auckram and Mckinley Arnison, have been putting in the hard yards at the Southern Cross University pool, training for the Olympics trials this Friday.

“They’ll be spending six days down in Adelaide if it all goes ahead,” Peter said.

“So, we’re pretty excited about that. We’re looking at obviously trials, but we’re also looking three years down the track at Paris.”

McKinley was in last year’s Australian development team and recently brought home a gold medal, two silver medals and four bronze medals from the All School State Swimming event.

Ben, who has spina bifida, and Mckinley, who has cerebral palsy, also brought home great results in the 2021 National Age Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast in April.

Mckinley finished off the meet with a gold in the 200m freestyle and bronze in the 400m freestyle, while Ben finished fourth in the 400m freestyle.

“McKinley’s only just turned 16 so she’s very, very young to be in that sort of position,” Peter said.

“Most of Mckinley’s competitors are close to 30, so she competes exceptionally well against those guys.

“She’ll get a gig if she goes to Paris, she just has to dig deep and do the work.”

Tuesday June 1 there were 52 for the Vets Single Stroke event. A Grade was won by Rodney Martin with 69 on a c/b from Noel Kinsley and Mark Mason, then came Trevor Wood with 70. B Grade was won by Jim Dean with a Nett 66 from Ricky Quinn with 69 from Garry Robins and Bob Reich sharing a Nett 70. The Ball Rundown went to 80 on a c/b and the NTP’s were won by Peter Knight on the 5th, Trevor Wood on the 12th and Dave Roberts on the 17th.

Wednesday June 2 the ladies commenced their 54 Hole Thomas Noble & Russell Championships. The day was sponsored by Oatens Retravision. Div 1 was won

by Linda Dean with a 73 nett on a c/b from Anne Mead and the 2nd Runner Up was Sue Leeson with 77. Div 1 was won by Janelle Godfrey with a 71 Nett also being the Monthly Medal & Vets Winner, 1st Runner Up was Kay Clapham with 76 then Terr Campbell with 78. Div 3 was won

by Therese Schier with 77 from 1st Runner Up Heather McAndrew with 78 from 2nd Runner Up Judith McHugh with 79. The Ball Rundown went to 83. The Eagles Nest has 26 balls and wasn’t won.

Thursday June 3 there were 48 players for the Mens Staableford, Donald Hampson won with 42 points from Jeff Lassig with 41. The Ball rundown went to 35.

Championships; the sponsor of the day was South Casino Pharmacy. Div 1 was won by Sue Leeson with 74 from 1st Runner Up Julie Llewellyn with 78 and then Linda Dean with 79. Div 2 was won by Reinie Kinsley with 75 from 1st Runner Up Roanne Lenton with 76 on a c/b from Janelle Godfrey. Div 3 was won

by Dorothy Willis with 79 from 1st Runner Up heather McAndrew with 82 from 2nd Runner Up Dianne Black with 88. There scores are showing a tough course at the present time with the beginning of winter. The Ball Rundown went to 83 and the Eagles Nest has now has 27 balls and wasn’t won.

The Seed for the Championships has been decided and the top 4 players in each division will be there. Sue Leeson with 179 Scr, Linda Dean 190, Julie Llewelly 192 and Nora Viel 197 after the 2 rounds. Div 2 is close with Janelle Godfrey with 201 Scr, Reinie Kinsley 205, Helen Olive 206 and Roanne Lenton on 209.

Div 3 Heather McAndrew on 224, Judith McHugh on 237, Dorothy Willis 241 and Betty Quinn with 242. It’s anyones Championship and Wednesday the final round will be played. Good luck to all the competitors.

Saturday June 5 the Casino Veterans sponsored the day and there were 97 starters

I’ve seen it,” he said. “It’s not just a hedonistic pleasure to surf. It is something else.”

Surfing has already been approved for Paris 2024, with the massive waves at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, part of French Polynesia, selected as the competition site. Four years later, in 2028, the Olympic Games come to Los Angeles. While not yet approved for those games, surfing a few years ago was named California’s official sport. what a day it was and the best score of the day was 69. Fred Imeson won the Monthly Medal with 69 on a c/b from Tim Wilson, Justin Northfield and Greg Northfield. A Grade was won by Tim Wilson and the Runner Up was won by Justin Northfield. B Grade was won by Fred Imeson with the runner up being Bill Stanford with 72. C Grade was won by Greg Northfield and the Runner Up was Hulky Rankin with 71. The Ball Rundown went to 75 on a c/b and the Eagles Nest has 28 balls which was not won. Just a reminder if you see unfilled divots please fill them. Protect our course which is looking so good at the moment. Well done to the Two Pennant Teams who particapated in the NRDGA Pennant this year and thank you to Wayne Underhill for organizing the teams and the players.

Coming up Saturday June 12 is the KONNECT 4 Person Ambrose where there has to be a minimum of 4 drives for each player.

Saturday June 19 is the Chandlers Betta Home Living 2BBB Stableford with a Single Stableford in conjunction.

Sunday June 20 our first Mixed Day and the game is an American Foursomes. The mixed days this year have been a long time coming with the wet weather, change in Championships and then Pennant. Find yourself a partner (must be a male & female team).

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NSW MX STATE TITLES ‘KING OF MX’

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by Sharon Mitchell “South Grafton Ex’Servicemens Motorcycle club have two young riders who have successfully qualified for the annual NSW MX State Titles ‘King of MX’.

To qualify for the titles, Brodie and Cameron Madden have had to compete in one of 5 qualifier events run across regional NSW to earn their Golden Ticket to enter the finals which will be held

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this weekend at Keith Allen Park in Cessnock. This will be the third year that 13 year old Brodie has earned the honours of attending the event where he will compete in the Big Wheel 85cc class against NSW elite junior riders.

Brodie’s older brother, 15 year old Cameron, has earned his right to compete in the event each year since 2018, and this year will compete in both the 125cc and 250cc events (these are the premier

junior classes in the event).

Although the 2020 NSW State Titles didn’t run due to to COVID. The Stadium X at Coffs and Coolum was a separate event which was in January 2020 (pre-covid) and that is where Cam won both rounds and the series.

Both boys are looking for a good result this weekend. It is a huge achievement to earn their Golden Ticket to compete at the event amongst the elite of NSW Motocross riders.”

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ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL’S CASINO RSM SPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS Four tremendously talented athletes from St. Mary’s Primary School (SMP) have recently been awarded Sporting Scholarships valued at $500 each that have been generously donated by the Casino RSM Club. Emma Green (Swimming), Hayden Griffin (Swimming), Travis Dhu (Go Karting) and Charlie Walker (Gymnastics) are the worthy recipients of this year’s scholarships.

All students from Years 3 – 6 were provided the opportunity to submit an application form and a coach/trainer reference to the selection panel who then had the unenvious task of picking only four recipients.

The ultimate aim of these scholarships are to provide naturally talented athletes with financial support that will be used to gain extra coaching and to assist with equipment and transport costs. It is St Mary’s Primary’s vision that this extra financial assistance provided to these athletes will one day help them to reach the pinnacle of their sport.

Principal John O’Brien is delighted to offer these scholarships again in 2021 in conjunction with the Casino RSM Club. “We have so much talent in our school, one of these being our natural sporting abilities.

These students are very well deserving of this scholarship

Photo (L-R): Travis Dhu, Emma Green, Charlie Walker, Hayden Griffin

and I wish them all the best in their development”.

Emma Green (Year 5) is an extremely talented swimmer who has excelled in the pool over the last couple of years. In 2021 alone, Emma has been the School Age Champion, Zone Age Champion, Diocesan Age Champion Runner Up and qualified for the Speedo Sprint Finals and NSWPSSA State Swimming Championship in Sydney.

At the last St Mary’s School Swimming Carnival, Emma broke an incredible 3

swimming records with some of these been standing for over 30 years!

Hayden Griffin (Year 6) is another ultra-talented swimming star from St Mary’s. He has been Age Champion at the St Mary’s School Swimming Carnivals since 2017 and has broken two records over 50m for freestyle and one for backstroke. Like Emma’s record breaking feats, Hayden broke some records that have been standing for decades! This year Hayden has achieved Age Champion

at the Zone Swimming Carnival and Senior Champion at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival. He also competed at the Polding and NSWPSSA State Swimming Championship in Sydney in 2021.

Travis Dhu (Year 4) is a highly motivated Go Karter who has achieved some phenomenal results on the track over the last couple of years. He has been a part of the NextGen Karting team competing at the Australian Karting Team Championship tour and currently is sitting

in 6th place in the Cadet 9 AKC Championship point score. Some other wonderful achievements from Travis has been 5th place at the Top Gun Nationals and 5th place at the 2020 Karting NSW State Championships.

Charlie Walker (Year 5) is the first gymnast to receive a Sporting Scholarship at SMP. He is currently competing in Level 6 in the International Stream, has competed at State Championships, National Championships and has been a part of training camps at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Charlie puts in countless hours of training to improve his gymnastic ability and is clearly an extremely talented athlete who is determined to make it to the top level.

St Mary’s Primary School would like to sincerely thank the Casino RSM Club for their ongoing support of the athletes at our school. The opportunities provided by the RSM Club have allowed a number of our athletes over the last 9 years to develop their potential and to progress to numerous representative teams. They have contributed $18 000 dollars in total to helping develop our local student athletes! It is St Mary’s vision to one day have one of our Casino RSM Sporting Scholarship recipients progress to National honours!

Casino Croquet Club Coastal Premier League Round 9

Casino Croquet Club is back playing Golf CCroquet in full swing now that the rain has subsided and the bats have left town.

The winter playing times have commenced. Arrival time from 12.30pm to start play at 1pm. This enables our greens to be drier to play on, thus protecting their surface.

For the second time in four years we have had members fly to Norfolk Island to participate in The Convict Cup. This is a week of fun and

fellowship as well as playing against people from usually all Australian states and New Zealand but Covid 19 lessened the numbers this year. Ten of our players had a wonderful time and even though they didn’t come home with any trophies they certainly enjoyed themselves..

We are still needing more members. We now have a second man starting, so come on, men and women & have a trial game.

Macleay Valley Rangers coach Simon Tamblyn will want a quick response from his team in Sunday’s Coastal Premier League trip to Ayrshire Park.

Tamblyn was damning of his assessment following Rangers’ 2-1 defeat to Northern Storm last weekend.

He said his team were ordinary and lacked structure.

“That’s my biggest bug-bear ... we can’t keep the same shape right the way through the game - even the games we have won we dropped out of shape,” he said.

“I was thinking by the middle of the season we’d be able to maintain it for a full game, but that’s a dream at the moment.

“They’ve got ability, I think it’s just discipline and concentration to make it last the whole game.

“We played Port Saints and they knew they had to work hard because they had good players against them so they did that and then the next game they’re drifting off their man.”

The coach knows the scoreline could get ugly at Boambee if history repeats and his side play as individuals.

“Maintaining shape is our problem, but it’s up to the players and they have to take the initiative and stay in that shape for the game,” he said.

Photo credit: David Wigley “You try not to yell from the sideline because it doesn’t seem to do any good and I think they’ll turn up this weekend because if they don’t it’s going to get ugly.”

Boambee coach Adrian Pickup was wary of a Rangers side desperate to bounce back and find some form.

He still knows, however, that his side aren’t anywhere near their best.

“Macleay have got some good players so we’re hoping our form goes for 90 minutes and not half a game,” he said.

“We’ve got the players to do it, but we’re solely getting better although not as good as we’d like to be yet.”

Pickup was expecting a physical

contest although the Bombers will need to shut down Macleay Valley’s fast transition from defence to attack.

“We’re expecting physicality but knowing some of the younger players they have there are some good fotballers there,” he said.

“We’ve got to be careful with their transition and get our defence in order because it’s that unknown quantity. They’re a little different than last year.”

In other matches, Port United host Taree Wildcats, Northern Storm host Sawtell and Coffs Coast Tigers play Coffs City United in the Coffs Harbour derby.

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continued from BACK PAGE THE SOUTH GRAFTON REBELS

By Tim Howard

The South Grafton Rebels will grasp the chance to rest and lick their wounds during the Long Weekend bye after a demoralising 22-10 loss to the Coffs Harbour Comets at McKittrick Park on Sunday.

The injury hit Rebels took to McKittrick Park on Sunday without inspirational backrower Grant Stevens as well as hard running centre Mike Rigg.

Forced to make changes in both the backs and forward, the Rebels lacked the cohesion and discipline they displayed at the last home outing.

Worse was to come when live wire fullback Willy Baker also limped from the field during the second half and took no further part in the game.

There was no lack of effort from the Rebels, but against a Comets outfit that has rediscovered its cohesion after

beating the Grafton Ghosts the previous week, eventually something had to give.

The cracks opened midway into the first half when the Rebels coughed up possession running out of their red zone.

Comets’ lock Stephen Spencer powered through three weak tackles and scored about five metres to the left of the uprights. Bizarrely kicker Nathan Curry missed the conversion, but it revealed a defensive weakness on edges of the ruck the Comets continued to exploit.

Comets backrower Matt Waugh – one of their best until forced from the field with a concussion in the second half – duplicated Spencers’ earlier effort, pulling through tackle after tackle before crashing over the line.

The Rebels put together one of their best passages of play and after several big hit ups in the forward a sweeping backline

move put winger Keiron Johnson over in the corner.

At 10-4 and making ground up the middle, Rebels captain coach Roy Bell unleashed a booming 40-20 to put the Rebels on attack.

But poor ball handling handed the ball to the Comets and within a single set they were on the Rebels line and again a back rower pirouetted through the defence to score.

A few minutes later the Comets punished them again the Curry made a break up the middle and passed to the support who sprinted into the corner to score.

The conversion hit the post, but the Comets had an imposing 18-4 lead at half time.

The second half turned into an arm wrestle as the Rebels improved their handling to exert pressure on a well organised Coffs Harbour defence.

The turned the pressure into points when Nick McGrady charged over wide out which hooker Hakeem Torrens converted.

At 18-10 the Rebels were in with a chance, but instead finished the game a man down when a player was sent off for deliberately with the match still in the balance.

After the game Comets assistant coach Vaughan Dawes was delighted with the consistency the Comets had brought to their play.

“It’s been four from four for us away from home,” he said.

“We lost four at home and now we’ve won four games away. That’s unprecedented for us.”

Dawes said the turn around came when the team got to play Sunday afternoon footy.

“We had four Saturday night games and lost them all,” he said. “Mostly it was players not available on Saturdays.

Once we got back to playing Sunday afternoons, things have got a lot better.”

Dawes said the big improvement has been the defence.

“We were leaking points, but we seemed to have fixed that,” he said.

The loss leaves the Rebels on the bottom of the Group 2 table, but surprisingly just six points away from leaders the Grafton Ghosts.

It was a bad day for all Rebels teams on Sunday, with the reserve grade losing 36-18, the ladies league tag 36-4 and the under-18s 16-12.

The Grafton Ghosts shrugged off the disappointment of forfeiting their reserve grade match with Macksville to maintain top spot on the Group 2 first grade ladder with a 26-16 win over the Sea Eagles. The Ghosts ladies league tag team also had a good 20-6 win.

Speedway Results - Archerfield, Dubbo, Grafton Archerfield June 5, 2021 RSA Juniors Sedans All Stars. Heat 1: Connor Reeves, 1; Tyler Burnham, 2; Jackson Goldie, 3. Heat 2: Ryley Smith, 1; Harley Graham, 2; Tyler Burnham, 3.

Heat 3: Jackson Goldie, 1; Ryley Smith, 2; Jake Smith, 3. Feature: Ryley Smith, 1; Connor Reeves, 2; Tyler Burnham, 3.

RSA Junior Sedans New Stars. Heat 1: Jack Betts, 1; Ben Gordon, 2; Hayden Fleming, 3. Heat 2: Daisy Smith, 1; Jackson Gordon, 2; Jack Walker, 3. Heat 3: Jackson Gordon, 1; Ben Gordon, 2; Jack Walker, 3.

Feature: Jackson Gordon, 1; Ben Gordon, 2; Daisy Smith, 3.

Open Sedans. Heat 1: Bob Ware, 1; Colin Morris, 2; Justin Randall, 3. Heat 2: Bob Ware, 1; Justin Randall, 2; Dave Sansby, 3. Feature: Bob Ware, 1; Dave Mortimer, 2; Dave Sansby, 3.

Wingless Sprints.

Heat 1: Brett Russo, 1; Ashleigh Jack, 2; Timothy Harris, 3. Heat 2: Robert Mazzer, 1; Paul Robinson, 2; Jason Bates, 3. Heat 3: Luke Sayre, 1; Bailey Goodwin, 2; Mark Blyton, 3. Heat 4: Lachie Robertson, 1; Liam Atkinson, 2; Ian O’Toole, 3. Heat

5: Brody Thomsen, 1; Daniel Sayre, 2; Jason Bates, 3. Heat 6: Luke Sayre, 1; Mark Blyton, 2; Kyle Mock, 3. Heat 7: Dave Eggins, 1; Dan Moes, 2; Jayden O’Toole, 3. Heat 8: Kevin Willis, 1; Tim Harrris, 2; Ben Manson, 3. B-Main: Scott Thomsen, 1; Ian O’Toole, 2; Bailey Goodwin, 3.

Feature 50 laps: Scott Thomsen, 11; Mark Blyton, 2; Tim Harris, 3.

Dubbo May 29, 2021 RSA Junior Sedans.

Heat 1: Jaiden Healey, 1; Jackson Goldie, 2; Jake Smith, 3. Heat 2: Ryley Smith, 1; Tyler Burnham,

2; Jacob Croker, 3. Heat 3: Connor Reeves, 1; Jack Murphy, 2; Harley Graham, 3. Heat 4: Jaiden Healey, 1; Jake Smith, 2; Elsie Platt, 3. Heat 5: Ryley Smith, 1; Tyler Burnham, 2; Jackson Goldie, 3. Heat 6: Connor Reeves, 1; Sam Mooney, 2; Zac Hignett, 3. Heat 7: Jaiden Healey, 1; Jake Smith, 2; Jackson Goldie, 3. Heat 8: Ryley Smith, 1; Zac Walters, 2; Levi Payne, 3. Heat 9: Connor Reeves, 1; Tyler Burnham, 2; Zac Hignett, 3. NSW Junior Sedan Title: Jaiden Healey, 1; Ryley Smith, 2; Sam Mooney, 3; Harley

Graham, 4.

Archerfield May 29, 2021 AMCA Nationals. Heat 1: Bruce Marshall, 1; Shane McKinnell, 2; Michael Denning, 3. Heat 2: Matt Hardy, 1; Tony Blanch, 2; Thomas Vickery, 3. Heat 3: Steve Potts, 1; Nathan Tomkins, 2; Matt Hardy, 3. Heat 4: Cody Simmons, 1; Steve Price, 2; Matt Ingrey, 3. Feature: Matt Hardy, 1; Steve Potts, 2; Tony Blanch, 3.

Grafton May 22, 2021 Due to a technical fault at Grafton Speedway not all heat races were recorded, therefore only feature

races are listed.

RSA 4 Cylinders Feature: Shanae Smith, 1; Nathan Harper, 2; Shane Laurie, 3.

RSA Junior Sedans All Stars and New Stars Combined Feature: Jack Betts (outright race winner). All Stars: Ryley Smith, 1; Jeremy Wade, 2; Harley Graham 3. New Stars: Jack Betts, 1; Jack Walker, 2. Daisy Smith, 3.

RSA Street Stockers Northern Rivers Rumble Feature: Jamie Smith, 1; Gavin Wade, 2; Wayne Arthur, 3.

Production Sedans Feature: Madison Harkin, 1; Daniel Bridge, 2; Jack Graham, 3.

AMCA Nationals Feature: Tony Blanch, 1; Paul Reeves, 2; Tim Luscombe, 3.

V8 Dirt Modifieds Feature: Andrew Firth, 1; Scott Quirk, 2; Joshua Rose, 3.

Modlites NSW Title Feature: Rodney Pammenter, 1; Klinton Hancey, 2; Nathan Pollitch, 3.

Caption Rylee Smith winner of the RSA Junior Sedans at Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night is interviewed after the race.

Photo: Matthew Paul Photography.

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