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80 PERCENT FULLY VACCINATED – WHAT IT MEANS FOR REGIONAL NSW continued from page 1 The NSW population has reached the 80 percent fullyvaccinated target meaning less restrictions for business and residents who are fully vaccinated (or have a medical exemption.) These changes came into effect on Monday.

Changes include increased capacity limits for weddings, funerals, hairdressers, nail salons, and masks no longer required in offices or outdoor settings (except for front-ofhouse hospitality staff.)

Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee The NSW Government will provide a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises to eligible businesses with a turnover of between $75,000 and $50 million p.a.

These businesses can apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to compensate for loss of perishable stock, or claim $10,000 for reduced capacity to sell non-perishable items if a local lockdown occurs and they are impacted between 1 December, 2021 and 31 January 31, 2022.

The Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate will also be extended for use until 30 June 2022 for all eligible small businesses.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said these measures were key to giving businesses the confidence to open up and plan for the future, and help reboot the NSW economy.

“Now that we’ve reached the 70 per cent double vaccination target, it’s wonderful to see businesses reopening their doors and welcoming back customers,” Dominic Perrottet

said.

“These measures will give businesses and workers confidence to purchase stock and invest for the future knowing their doors will remain open as we get our economy firing again,” he said.

Small businesses can also claim road user tolls under the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, which is being automatically increased from $1500 to $2000.

“The rebate can be used to offset NSW and local government fees and charges and adding tolls to the list of claimable charges is going to make a massive difference to many small business owners who use vehicles for work.”

Said Damien Tudehope, NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business A new $5,000 Alfresco Grant will also be available soon for

hospitality venue owners to establish outdoor dining areas.

Check-in made easier: Staff and customers can now use the Service NSW app to show proof of vaccination in a business or public venue.

After check-in, customers tap the ‘Proof of vaccination SHOW MORE’ field and follow the prompts.

For customers without a mobile phone, a Covid-19 check-in card can be shown to shopkeepers who scan its QR code using the Covid-Safe check-in business webform, which then automatically completes customer details.

For more information on recognised forms of proof of vaccination and/or medical clearance/exemptions and on changes to capacity limits visit Service NSW: www.service. nsw.gov.au or phone Business Concierge on 137788.

Halt on Greater Sydney arrivals Travel from Greater Sydney to regional NSW is on hold until November 1 with the Perrottet Government citing comparatively low doublevaccination rates in regional NSW and rising Covid-19 cases in Hunter-New England (543 late last week) as cause for the two week delay on intrastate travel.

Deputy Premier Paul Toole said just a third of regional LGAs in New South Wales had reached the required 80 percent double-vaccination target.

“If you look at where a percentage of LGAs have reached that 80 per cent double-dose here in Sydney, that is where regional New South Wales will be on November 1,” Paul Toole Deputy Premier said.

Festival postponed but Jacaranda Trees still good to go Domestic Violence - “We want people

By Lesley Apps to talk about it, so we can help” While the Jacaranda Festival program will be moving to a more inclusive timeframe of December as far as COVID-19 restrictions are concerned, for the famous trees at the heart of this celebration, nature’s show will go on regardless.

With many specimens already hitting their purple stride, one of the ways Clarence Valley Council is celebrating Grafton’s ‘Jacaranda Season’ is by extending the viewing opportunities by showcasing the trees in a whole new light.

This jacarandas after dark experience was recently installed ahead of the See Park Illuminate’s official opening this week.

Lighting designer and head of the Sydney firm Steensen Varming (Australia) that was commissioned to design the cutting-edge system, Dr Emrah Baki Ulas, was in Grafton to oversee the installation and said as a project it was unique.

“We’ve done botanical gardens before, but this is a first for so many jacarandas.

Nowhere in Australia, to our knowledge, is there a purely park and nature (temporary) installation like this.”

Dr Ulas and his team started working on project back in Sydney last year, picking jacaranda flowers and testing them under different light spectrums to find what worked

Sydney-based lighting designer Dr Emrah Baki Ulas with Summertime Electrical’s Michael Summers and Mack Ross from MGR Electrical during the installation process at See Park ahead of the Illuminate event which officially opens this week.

best.

“We tested the flowers, trunks and leaves. The lights we are using are all white lights but different types of white light to get the most effective mix.”

Helping Dr Ulas with the installation were local electricians from Summertime Electrical who were also enjoying the “unique nature” of the installation.

“There is a whole mix of trees but predominately we are celebrating the jacarandas,” Dr Ulas said. “There are 25, from memory, that will be lit up plus some other species to give the complete picture.”

And while humans will be in awe at the magical display, what about the local ducks and

other creatures and critters that call See Park home.

“These lights don’t produce any UV or infra-red so it’s reasonably flora and faunafriendly. It’s a temporary impact (lights out at 10.30pm) that will have a positive impact on the Grafton community.

“People never get to experience nature at night like this.”

Experience See Park Illuminate in the evenings (after dusk) between October 21 to November 14. Bring a picnic blanket and soak up the magical atmosphere from 7.30pm until 10.30pm each night. A special opening night event will be held this Thursday, October 23, 6pm.

By Samantha Elley Breaking down the taboos of talking about domestic violence took another step in the right direction today, thanks to a unique partnership between Rotary District 9640 and police in the Ballina/Richmond area.

Last Friday Detective Chief Inspector Bill McKenna was presented with one of 150 umbrellas by Rotary’s District Governor Jeff Egan.

“This is a very simple initiative to raise awareness around domestic violence,” said Mr McKenna.

“It is not a taboo subject, as we want it raised with police so we can deal with it.

“The initiative is where we are in the public (the umbrellas) are a reminder that we don’t want to take the emphasis away from domestic violence.

“Police take domestic and family violence very seriously.”

Mr McKenna said people will hopefully see when the police are at a crime scene or accident in inclement weather, the umbrellas clearly written “Say NO to domestic violence” on them.

“We want it to be spoken about and reported so we can put the right support mechanisms in place,” he said.

“Domestic violence is a daily staple on every shift and we

Rotary District Governor Jeff Egan presents Detective Chief Inspector Bill McKenna with one of the 150 DV umbrellas

want to break that cycle.”

Domestic violence officer Jenna Aslin has recently been appointed to Ballina to help with those needing to report incidences.

Kiah Bowen, Region Domestic Violence Coordinator for the NSW Police Force, said the umbrellas were a different way of raising awareness.

“People are doing coffee cups and lip balms, the umbrellas are a different item,” she said.

“The police are often standing around in their jackets and if they use the umbrellas it may be a different way to keep the awareness around domestic violence.”

Mr Egan said the umbrellas will be distributed from Grafton to the Tweed and go in police cars.

The Rotary district paid for the cost of the umbrellas at $3500.

“Rotary is very proud to be in partnership with the police in this initiative,” he said.

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FAMILY’S STRUGGLE TO FIND A RENTAL

By Tonia Dynan

A COUPLE and their three kids are currently living in cramped conditions in a twobedroom Alstonville home as they struggle to find a local rental.

The mother, who did not wish to be named, and her partner both have disability pensions and two of the three children have been diagnosed with ADDHD and autism.

They have been looking for a place for two years but are now completely locked out of the rental market with prices taking a sharp increase since Covid.

“It’s definitely not affordable anymore,” the mum said.

“We’ve put in application after application but gotten nowhere. We need a bigger place as my nine-year-old is currently living in the garage. He sleeps inside during the winter and when it gets too hot, so it’s just really crowded.”

The mum currently

rents from her motherin-law, who is hoping to sell the home and take advantage of the current price boom. The family has offered to help the couple and children financially, but they cannot until the couple finds another home to rent.

“I’ve bought a camper just in case, but hoping it doesn’t come to that,” she said.

Lori, a local disability

support worker, is helping the family with their rental applications.

“We’re struggling to get a leg in really for a rental of a three-bedroom house locally,” Lori said.

“I’ve been looking on things like Marketplace and stuff like that and I’m seeing there is a big crisis in our area and it’s going to get worse.

“I’m a bit concerned actually. It is quite sad. I’ve seen there are

families living in cars right now.”

Lori said they had expanded their search to outer regions of the Northern Rivers but still haven’t had any luck.

“I know of a local girl at Kyogle that has applied for 30 different houses and she’s lived there her whole live and she can’t get a place,” Lori said.

“There’s like 100 or more people applying for

some of the rentals we are, and they’re pretty average, and we just don’t get a look in.

“There’s already a shortage for rentals and it’s only going to get worse with the state opening back up.”

Rental prices on the Far North Coast of New South Wales have climbed almost 20 per cent in the past 12 months, surpassing those in all of Australia’s

capital cities.

Figures from CoreLogic’s latest quarterly review show the median rent for houses in the Richmond/ Tweed region is now $699 per week.

In comparison, Sydney houses are $646pw, and the national median for house rentals is just under $500pw.

A local real estate agent said some people were offering more than the weekly rent, with some offering $100 to $150 more a week than the rental price and six months’ rent up front to secure accommodation.

She said people had been calling from Melbourne and Sydney wanting to escape the cities and she predicted this would increase the pricing yet again with Covid restrictions easing.

Lori is hoping that someone on the Northern Rivers might be able to help the family with rental accommodation.

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CLARENCE SOLAR FARM WOULD CREATE JOBS

By Tim Howard The company behind a proposal to build an 85 megaWatt solar power farm at Southgate has played down concerns of residents opposed to it.

The development director of Infinergy Pacific, Jane Ross, said the company had established avenues of communication with residents and disputed their assertion the farm would be a highly visible eyesore.

Ms Ross said residents neighbouring the proposal site received an introductory letter and information on how the project team could be contacted to discuss the proposal at the beginning of August.

“Residents can communicate with the project team via Zoom calls, telephone, email and letter,” she said.

“We have received numerous phone calls, emails and messages in response to our letter and will continue to consult with local stakeholders and address questions as they are presented to us.

“In addition, the project team will host a series of face-face consultation events that will be ongoing throughout the proposal’s evolution (subject to any COVID restrictions).”

She said the company would advertise details of these events will be advertised locally, on a project website and via newsletters sent to the local community.

The company said the site chosen for farm should reduce the visibility of the project.

“We hope the site will prove suitable for

solar development, we’re encouraged that preliminary investigations indicate there is limited visibility of the site from the surrounding area,” Ms Ross said.

“We’re looking froward to carrying out more detailed investigations over the course of 2022, which will confirm where infrastructure can be located in line with the goal of minimising potential environmental and social impacts”.

She noted the location of the solar farm avoided the need for new offsite poles and wires as the proposal would connect directly into existing national grid infrastructure via the onsite electricity lines that cross the site.

She said the benefits of the solar farm would extend far beyond the 100 construction jobs it would create and four permanent staff positions.

“The proposal, if it were to proceed, would be classified as a State Significant Development with a generation capacity of up to 85mW,” she said.

“If constructed, the development would generate enough clean energy to power approximately 45,000 homes and would reduce CO2 emissions generated by the NSW electricity sector by approximately 150,000 tonnes each year over its 28-year operational life.”

She said as an SSD, the proposal would require development approval from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE).

“Infinergy Australia

is currently in the first phase of the approval process and is preparing a scoping report and conducting early consultation with neighbouring residents,” Ms Ross said.

“The DPIE will use the scoping report to prescribe Secretary Environmental Assessment Requirement’s (SEARs), which will be addressed through the completion of technical studies during the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which will be required to support a formal development application for the proposal.”

The preparation of an EIS would take between 6 and 12 months combining technical assessments and feedback from continued consultation with the community.

“It is hoped that through this iterative process we can develop a design that has limited impacts on the local environment and is acceptable to the community,” Ms Ross said.

A solar development at this location would generate approximately 100 jobs during construction and four jobs over the 28-year operational life of the proposal.

In addition to direct employment, significant employment would be generated indirectly and would include jobs supported through trades, services, catering and accommodation.

GRAFTON GETS CASSAR-DALEY & MOSS TOGETHER ALONE

By Lesley Apps In the 24 hours since speaking with Troy Cassar Daley, COVID had interrupted plans again.

We had chatted about how the Market Square gig he and Ian Moss would be playing on October 31 as part of the Jacaranda Festival program would be the only show from their Together Alone Tour that could go ahead the year (everywhere else is postponed to 2022) until more news broke that saw floral festival moved to early December for the first time in its 87-year-old history.

But fear not, CassarDaley and Moss are still coming to Grafton on October 31 despite the festival shift but there will be a venue change from Market Square across the road to the Saraton Theatre.

Queensland based Cassar-Daley said despite their tour being shunted into 2022, the pair have been busy rehearing “just for the Grafton concert.”

“If it’s the only show I get to do in NSW this year, it’ll be the best show ever,” CassarDaley said.

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musicians were “waiting with white knuckles” to see how everything goes this month.

“I have a work exemption to come down and play but there are all these stipulations.

I can’t even see my family, I have to go straight home after the gig, can’t hang around or sign things.”

Cassar-Daley said if they do make it to the Saraton, he has already made a promise to Moss that he won’t talk too much during the show otherwise it could drag on for hours.

“Some of the longest shows I ever do would be in Grafton,” he laughed.

Cassar-Daley said it was a dream come true to be playing live on stage with Moss and to be able to “bring him back home to Grafton”.

“There’s a lot of people from our demographic that went through the Matchbook record era (Ian’s legendary solo album) when he was coming through touring in 1988, 89 90. Little Eagle (Grafton band and Cassar-Daley’s first) supported Ian when he came through the North Coast.”

“I’ve already told Ian some funny stories about that time like seeing his amp cases with Cold Chisel still

written on them and all of us (Little Eagle guys) bowing down to them.”

“It makes you really proud that we are now able to come back all these years and do a show together like this.”

Cassar-Daley said the Together Alone concert was a special opportunity to see “two musicians sitting on stage together, playing on each other’s tunes.”

“Hearing Ian, as the amazing guitar player he is, I would never have dreamed going in to my country career that I would have him playing a couple of solos on some of my songs. It’s really quite surreal to sit across from Ian Moss and play my music with him.”

And it when it came to returning the favour, Cassar-Daley was well across that.

“I already knew a few of Ian’s songs. I didn’t even have to rehearse them because I was a bit of a devout Matchbook fan anyway.”

And to answer the million-dollar question, yes, the pair will be playing the song by Ian’s former band mate and another of Grafton’s finest musicians, Don Walker.

“We’ve got Don’s blessing to include Flames Trees in the set.

During jacaranda time.

You can’t beat that. It’s always hometown pride for me when I do these shows, I don’t think there will be a more special one I do this year.”

Tickets for the Troy Cassar-Daley Ian Moss Together Alone concert at Grafton’s Saraton Theatre on October 31 are available through the Jacaranda Festival website.

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BYRON BUSINESS PENS LETTER TO THE PREMIER, PLEADING TO CHANGE CUSTOMER VACCINATION RULE

By Margaret Dekker The Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce has written to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, asking to change the public health order requiring customers to be fully-vaccinated before

entering a business.

President of the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce Mark Ryan said the request was about business survival, with some Byron businesses down 70 percent in sales on the

previous week as singlevaccinated customers must stay away.

The Chamber wants the rules changed to allow regional residents who have had their first dose and will be fullyvaccinated by November

1, the right to enter a business.

“Unless local customers can return to venues after having had at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, Byron Shire businesses will not be able to continue to trade,”

Mark Ryan President of the Byron Chamber of Commerce said.

The effort follows an earlier attempt by the Cross Border Taskforce including Tweed Mayor Chris Cherry (Ind.,) Tweed MP Geoff Provest Mark Ryan, President of the Byron Bay Chamber of

(Nationals,) Lismore MP Janelle Saffin (Labor,) Ballina MP Tamara Smith (Greens,) and Ballina MLC Catherine Cusack to get the same ‘single-vax’ exemption for customers as was given staff.

“If the government was that concerned about the safety of single-vaccination, they wouldn’t have let the workers back,” Mark Ryan told The Northern Rivers Times.

“There is a very, very low risk because Sydney’s not here yet, “If they’ve given an exemption for staff, what’s the difference in applying the same rule to consumers? The system is there,” he added.

Mark Ryan said Byron Bay has now reached 75 percent single-vaccination status amongst residents since more vaccine supply arrived in the Shire earlier this month. He lamented Byron is only in this ‘singlejab predicament’ now because early allocation of the town’s Covid-19 vaccine was sent back to Sydney.

The required interval of up to 12-weeks between doses, dependant on the vaccine, is also thwarting full-vaccination status of Byron Bay residents.

“We’re being punished for something that’s not our fault. Our vaccine supply was taken to Sydney and now it’s back, we’re behind the eight-ball, and we’re getting further punished by being stopped from re-entering our local marketplace,” Mark Ryan, President of the Byron Chamber of Commerce said.

He told The Northern Rivers Times places like the Mullumbimby RSL to local barbers, cafes, and professional services “are very quiet.”

He warned of the ramifications to landlords, business owners, staff, and suppliers from the plummet in trade.

“It affects everyone in the community,” Mark Ryan said.

The Byron Chamber of Commerce had not received a reply from Premier Perrottet by the time of going to print.

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Seeking local feedback on renewed bid for Brunswick Heads megadevelopment

A residential estate south of Brunswick Heads is back on the cards

By Margaret Dekker The Brunswick Heads community has two weeks to put in writing its views about a planned 131-lot residential subdivision on low-lying coastal land south of town along Simpsons Creek.

The huge development would include 124 residential lots, three medium density lots, a residual lot, three public reserve lots, removal of 230 trees, earthworks, and construction of infrastructure at

15 Torakina Road, Brunswick Heads south of Lillypilly Community Pre-school.

The site was first approved for development by the state government in mid2013. The 17-hectare site (12ha earmarked for development) has since been purchased by Peter Fahey of Bayside Brunswick, a subsidiary of large north coast developer Clarence Property, for $36.3 million.

There’s reportedly strong

local demand for the blocks, in what would be the first big land release in the tightly held historic village in twenty years.

“It would result in positive social impacts via the provision of additional housing supply to meet the needs of the local community,” Bayside Brunswick’s Social Impact Assessment read.

The proposal is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council (DA 10.2021.575.1) until November 3.

CLARENCE NEEDS MORE VAX SITES SAYS MAYOR The State Government to “lift its game” and help residents and businesses in regional areas by providing better access to vaccination says Clarence Valley mayor Jim Simmons.

Cr Simmons said while Sydney residents have been

the focus of a concentrated campaign to ensure the population is fully vaccinated, efforts have been more sporadic in rural and regional areas.

He said more designated vaccination centres needed to be provided across the Clarence Valley to improve access.

“Currently just a shade

over 55% of Clarence Valley residents have received their second vaccination, which leaves us falling well behind the state average,” Cr Simmons said.

“The rural areas appear to have been forgotten by the State Government and we need a targeted campaign to encourage residents to roll up their sleeves and help

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CRIME SCENE ESTABLISHED AT CHURCH FIRE

A FIRE has destroyed St Patrick’s Church in Thorburn Street, Nimbin.

Residents raised the alarm and reported the fire about 9pm on Sunday.

The church, which is part of the Lismore Diocese, was reduced to ash and rubble.

The Administrator of St Carthage’s Lismore regretfully confirmed that St Patrick’s, its parish church at Nimbin, burnt down.

Fr Bing Monteagudo said that although Masses had not been celebrated at Nimbin for some time and all holy improve local vaccination rates.

“Businesses that do not provide essential services will find it difficult to remain open until the end of November and local residents need to support these businesses by getting themselves fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

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items were removed, St Patrick’s was still a consecrated building and therefore a sacred site in the Catholic Church.

The fire quickly destroyed the building, which collapsed in on itself.

Fire crews successfully extinguished the blaze, and police from Nimbin and Lismore have established a crime scene and secured the area.

The Chancellor, Reverend Peter Slack said the church had many memories.

“Bishop Satterthwaite and I celebrated Mass

there from 1989-2004.

Mass 8am followed by Mass at Goolmangar,” he said.

“The small community from the valley raised money to keep the church open.

“Originally the church was used as a school conducted by the Sisters of St Joseph who live in the convent next door.

“When a priest was not available, the people and the sisters gathered to hear the Gospel of the Sunday and recite the Rosary.

“Fr Arthur Moynihan AM resided there in the 1990s, caring for the people in Nimbin.”

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Jacaranda Festival postponed to December but for the famous trees it’s business as usual

By Lesley Apps COVID-19 has again disrupted the historical Jacaranda Festival this year by forcing it from this month into December.

While organisers had their hopes pinned on a COVID-safe event for October-November, it wasn’t meant to be.

But on the upside, it means there will be two jacaranda celebrations this year.

The first, the Jacaranda Season (October 21-November 11), is when the trees are at their purplest, the second being the Jacaranda Festival, which will now be held on December 3 to 14, the 10-day program worth waiting for.

Festival Manager Mark Blackadder said the Committee decided the date move was “the right thing to do” due

The 2021 Jacaranda Festival will go on but not until December this year. PhotoJacaranda Festival.

to concerns about the growing number of COVID-19 infections in the Grafton area and the December 1 relaxation of restrictions which will mean a more inclusive event.

“It’s unfortunate we

find ourselves in this situation, but with the number of infectious people increasing daily, we have no option but to do our part to keep the community safe,” Mr Blackadder said.

He said as Market

Square was designated a major recreational outdoor facility with the expectation there would be no restrictions on who could attend (due to the COVID-safe plan they had in place), that all went out the window

when the double-vax rule came in on October 11.

“It meant many people who haven’t yet been fully vaccinated would now miss out completely so moving the Festival five weeks back will alleviate both issues and enable us to keep the tradition of the Festival alive this year.”

Mr Blackadder said some events would be retaining their original dates due to touring commitments while the bulk of the festival program will move to early December.

He said the Jacaranda Season will still be celebrated in October/ November including the business district’s GO PURPLE campaign and ILLUMINATE See Park which will be activated from October 21,” Mr Blackadder said.

“JACA HQ opened on Saturday as planned and all bus tours and walking

tours will take place as normal during Jacaranda Season.”

Some of the other big events staying with their original dates will be now staged at Grafton’s famous Saraton Theatre. This includes the October 31 Troy Cassar-Daley & Ian Moss concert and the November 6 Bob Downe & Briefs Dirty Laundry Show.

Mr Blackadder said the December festival will still have a very full program including the highly-anticipated Jacaranda Queen Crowning ceremony which will now kick off the festival on Friday, December 3.”

Details on the new program and any further updates are available on the Jacaranda Festival website www. jacarandafestival.com

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added strain on regional housing markets leading to rising levels of homelessness in our communities.”

Kate Colvin, spokesperson for the national ‘Everybody’s Home’ campaign, said the pandemic is having a huge impact on northern NSW. “The Northern Rivers region really is in the eye of the housing storm,” Kate Colvin said.

“Housing stress was already acute before the pandemic, but now tree and sea changers with well-paid ‘Zoom’ jobs are pricing out long-term renters.

“The only response that will work is a serious expansion of social and affordable housing, that gives people on low and modest incomes greater choice and security,” Kate Colvin said.

Tony Davies said too many people are in dire need and risk falling into poverty.

He’s also concerned the government is winding back the Disaster Payment when vaccination rates hit 70 then 80%.

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Lismore-based community services organisation ‘Social Futures’ says the Covid-19 pandemic has caused huge hurt to regional Australia and governments and communities must find ways to lift people out of poverty.

Tony Davies, Social Futures CEO, said Covid-19 has caused rolling lockdowns, job losses and steep rises in rents and house prices, meaning lower income areas and regional towns are hurting.

“People who were already struggling before Covid arrived are now bearing the brunt of the economic fallout of the pandemic and that’s just not fair,” Mr Davies said.

“We may not have endured the lengthy lockdowns of Sydney and Melbourne, but regional Australia has not been spared pain. Regional towns dependent on tourism have suffered because of the capital city lockdowns, many people have seen their incomes fall.

“On top of that unprecedented numbers of people are exiting cities and moving to the regions. This puts

Queensland border has seen a big increase in people needing income support (the Coronavirus Supplement),” Tony Davies said.

“It ranks in the top 20% of electorates in need. In Anti-Poverty week I want to remind the community that there is no need to leave anyone behind and there is no advantage to our society forcing children, young people and families to live in poverty.”

Mr Davies said Social Futures backed the national Raise the Rate campaign which called for all social security recipients to receive an income of at least $67 a day.

The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) said in regional NSW, the number of people struggling to get by on income support has skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic.

“And to make matters worse, with the COVID Disaster Support Payments set to end in the coming weeks, more people could be forced onto the grossly inadequate $45 a day Jobseeker rate,” Dr Cassandra Goldie, ACOSS CEO, said.

Social Futures is also calling on state and federal governments to address the regional housing crisis, which includes better deals for renters, adopting a national housing strategy and supporting those suffering chronic rent stress.

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OPINION by Margaret Dekker A sad milestone reached on the impossible road home Last Thursday marked two months since Queensland closed its border at short notice, including to its residents caught out in the hotspots of Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. For most Australians, that’s an unremarkable milestone as most now enjoy some freedoms from Covid-19 restrictions, at least in New South Wales, with the added security of home.

pets, caravans, boats, is thrown in. Increasingly, ‘fly-in hotel-quarantine’ becomes unaffordable.

At last count, 8310 Queensland Border Declaration Pass applications were pending assessment. An average 706 applications are processed weekly for 245 available quarantine rooms. Do the math on how long it may take to clear the backlog. A recent ‘fly-in homequarantine’ trial has seen 800 Queenslanders

Still a Queenslander, and still waiting to get home

But for some eight thousand Queenslanders caught on the wrong side of the border that fateful day, August 14 2021, the ordeal continues, as they’re still not home.

Still not home.

Imagine it.

Queensland Police’s Border Pass Workforce is charged with granting permission or not, to new or existing residents wanting to enter Queensland, after a screening process based on ‘completeness of application, fulfilment of the evidentiary requirements outlined in the Direction and confirmation of the proposed entry date and arrival airport location’ in either Cairns, Coolangatta or Brisbane. Then comes 2-weeks’ mandatory hotel quarantine starting at $3000 per person.

It adds up, especially with a family, and when freight for vehicles,

back home, but strict eligibility and conditions mean many are still waiting.

And the waiting game is soul-destroying.

A Facebook group ‘Homeless Outside of QLD due to Border Restrictions’ was created in the initial stunned days after the border shut, for advice, camaraderie and fellowsupport. Two months on, the page has swelled to 4,000 members and is a lifeline. Due to it being a closed group, this newspaper won’t divulge member handles, chats, or individual stories.

But they’re harrowing.

Of everyday Aussies whose only ‘crime’ was being in the wrong place at the wrong time; taking care of interstate business, specialist medical procedures, work or family commitments, funerals or simply as grey nomads on the

annual southern tour, when Queensland shut her border tight with two hours’ notice.

But these Queenslanders are also Australians, some say ‘political refugees’ in their own country, who’ve exhausted myriad avenues just to get through their front door. Countless unanswered pleas to state and federal ministers, police chiefs, health chiefs, ombudsmen, journalists, TV breakfast shows and evening news bulletins – who can forget the infamous images which travelled worldwide of Father’s Day at the border barricades? - the Prime Minister, the Premiers.

Solicitors, barristers, talk of class actions, even a pitch to the Hague International Court of Justice in the Netherlands.

And still the road is closed.

As patience wanes, depression hits and tears flow this side of the border, all while missing critical commitments back in Queensland like work, medical and social obligations, property security and upkeep; it’s been two months now.

The mortgage and rent are also still payable back home, rates, taxes, other outgoings as residents are stopped from being there. It’s extraordinarily unfair.

On top of this, caravan park or showground fees are payable each week here in New South Wales just to keep a roof or tarp overhead, and all those pesky living away from home expenses.

Emergency ‘refugee border accommodation’ was never provided or even offered by any government or political party.

But it’s not as costly as the monotony, or sense of injustice and mental toll of being ‘treated like animals.’ That’s despite most of these locked-out Queenslanders being fully vaccinated and repeatedly testing negative to the very virus that’s keeping them out. .. As the freight trucks continue to roll into Queensland daily from interstate cities, drivers with the same vaccination status and negative test results; and

the footballers – either playing sport or on holidays – cricketers, celebrities, film crews, politicians, and the spouses. In they go.

“Here we have hundreds of Queensland residents isolated in New South Wales being of much less risk, and yet they’re not allowed to return to their homes!” said Bruce Stewart, an early member of the ‘Homeless’ Facebook group, who still watches on in anger and bewilderment.

“This is just so wrong, this is causing injury, harm to a great deal of people. This is wanton cruelty levelled at innocent people when the whole Health mantra is ‘to do no harm,’” Bruce Stewart, a former senior Canberra bureaucrat, said from his home on the Fraser Coast.

“All under a smoke screen of keeping Queensland safe.”

Bruce said he’s written 460 emails ‘to everyone from state and federal leaders to media outlets and civil libertarians’ pleading for a change to what he believes are “technically incompetent” health

orders removing Queenslanders’ right to get home via road and home-quarantine. He says he’s only received replies to his emails - about “a looming Humanitarian Crisis in Australia” - from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who indicated he was satisfied with the situation, and George Christensen MP, Senator Malcolm Roberts and Senator Pauline Hanson.

“They have all run away,” Bruce Stewart said.

“If the border doesn’t reopen, more fools the Labor government because it doesn’t take much to swing an election,” he said.

With Christmas the next major milestone and just over nine weeks away, Bruce Stewart has this for Queenslanders destitute in NSW caravan parks and on showgrounds from Moree to Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby, Broken Hill to Ballina and Brunswick Heads, Wooyung, Kyogle and all those lost places in between.

“Stay strong, stay safe, it’s not long now but it’s not over..” he said.

The Queensland Government is yet to release its ‘roadmap to reopening’ but points directly at fellow Queenslanders (north of the border, that is) to lift their game - and sleeves - before anything will change.

“We can’t talk about the plan forward and opening up if Queenslanders aren’t coming out and getting vaccinated in big numbers,” Yvette D’Ath Queensland Health Minister said late last week.

The waiting game continues.

FOOTNOTE: At the time of going to print, the Queensland Government had announced its borders will fully reopen to road and air travel by December 17, in time for Christmas. Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk released Queensland’s long-awaited Covid-19 road map on Monday afternoon “We have to reunite families,” she said.

But that’s still up to two more months of waiting, stranded residents are only at the half-way mark.

OPINION by Lesley Apps Still a Queenslander, and still waiting to get home At the time of penning this, the Clarence Valley LGA and more specifically Grafton had 22* actives cases of COVID-19 in the community and a growing number of exposure sites.

But double dose vaccination rates in the jacaranda city are some of the lowest in the Clarence at between 50-60% fully vaxxed, lagging behind Yamba’s 70-79% and Maclean’s 60-70%*.

While first dose rates have improved in Grafton (now 80-90%) there is still the window of a few weeks for the second dose that could prove problematic if the virus really takes off here.

Just this week, when the new double vax rules came into play, comments from various shop staff who had to turn people away who were unvaccinated or single dose only,

didn’t instil confidence that Graftonians were really across the current climate.

Shop staff said some customers weren’t even aware of the new double dose requirements when they tried to enter their stores, while others were annoyed because they weren’t getting vaccinated because they “though it would have blown over by now”.

Whatever the reasoning, not being vaccinated ahead of the entire state being opened to regional travel on November 1 while be an interesting exercise in wait and see breath-holding.

While health authorities like to focus on first dose uptakes increasing because the numbers look better, people do need to be fully vaxxed before they can really feel at ease about having the maximum protection

the COVID vaccines offer. Once you get the second dose there still another window of about another two weeks before it becomes fully effective.

If you don’t intend on getting vaccinated at all, then let’s hope the 80% of the eligible population (not whole population) that are expected to be vaccinated by then, will see you avoid contracting the virus that will be circulating.

And if you do end up with it, that your unvaccinated body will be able to handle it without the need for hospitalisation. That’s the goal anyway.

Like anything new that we don’t really understand yet, this pandemic is the one making the rules. We’re just here trying to play catch up when it does. * information www. nsw.gov.au

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NEWSBRIEFS VACCINATION VAN THE Vaccination Van will be coming to Byron Community Centre from 9am to 1pm, Liberation Larder Monday, October 18 and Monday, November 8 and a Homeless Breakfast on Wednesday, November 3.

DISASTER AWARENESS SURVEY LAUNCHED FOR NORTHERN RIVERS NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is calling on those who live, work and visit the Northern Rivers areas to share their awareness and knowledge of local flood risks through a new online survey.

The survey, which opened to participants on Monday 11 October, was developed to help NSW SES better understand what community members know about their local flood risks, and help inform future campaigns.

Northern Zone Commander Chief

Superintendent Steve Patterson said residents, business owners and visitors to the Northern Rivers are all encouraged to participate in the survey.

“Responses to this survey will make a big difference in helping us understand what they know about their flood risks and how they prepare,” Mr Patterson said.

“We want to hear from anyone that lives, works or visits the Local Government Areas of the Tweed Shire, Byron Shire, Ballina, Lismore, Clarence Valley, Richmond Valley and Kyogle.

“This is also includes hearing from young

people, but for anyone under 18 please make sure you have your guardians permission first.”

To participate in the survey, please visit https://nsw-ses.secure.force.com/r/ NSWCommunitySurvey NSW SES encourages everyone to participate in the survey but does require anyone under the age of 18 to have their parent or guardian’s permission before doing so. Everyone participating in the survey may be asked to complete a second survey after local awareness campaigns run across the region.

CATERING SUPPLIER BYRON Shire Council is calling for expression of interest for a contract to provide meals for council meetings and events.

Details of the proposed contract and the assessment criteria are provided in the quote documents.

See byron.nsw.gov.au for details. Submission closes at 5pm on November 1.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THE Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre needs volunteers.

Do you like to meet new people, learn new skills, enjoy new experiences? Come and join our friendly team. Meet our lovely visitors and join us on exciting adventures when we travel about to visit our local businesses and visitor experiences.

Maybe you have skills that you can teach us. It is a friendly, welcoming environment and we all get involved with our local events. Volunteering involves informing our visitors of local activities and accommodation, customer service, basic administration, and lots more.

All training is provided.

Call Melinda on 6685 1002, email us, or just pop in.

Monday afternoon, Tuesdays or Thursday morning are the best times.

BUSINESS ADVICE LISMORE City Council’s Economic Development Team is the first point of call for anyone considering investing or doing business in the Lismore Local Government Area.

Whether a start-up or established business, our Economic Development Team are available to make the transition as easy as possible by providing support and advice.

For more information on how council supports our local businesses, and how we could help you, please visit www. cometotheheart.com.au.

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INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PAPER Thank you for your excellent work and independent regional paper, Jeff & Sharon, it’s such a contribution to rural life and well-being!

Ulf Steinvorth Northern Rivers FANTASTIC PAPER All we can say is a big THANK YOU to The Northern River Times. A much-needed newspaper for the area. Good price, great variety, informative and in-touch. On the pulse of COVID and covering a wide area, reaching out to The Lower Clarence as well.

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If I agreed with you, we would both be wrong.

G. MacDonald Pimlico LOSS OF SMALL TOWN GP It’s a shame that a Northern Rivers Town is without a GP but that’s what happens when one promotes Anti-Vaccination to their patients. Dangerous practices will not be tolerated by the authorities in these dangerous times. And rightly so.

Sue Le Cornu ILUKA TOO MANY HOLIDAYS LETTINGS NSW Regional Housing Taskforce is recommending a cap on holiday lettings in regional coastal towns and reduce number of days properties can be let out to Tourists. A case in point is the town of ILUKA. There is a huge amount (too many) of holiday lettings. Both a nightmare for locals and upsetting to folk looking for somewhere to call home.

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the BOM, not me. Are you serious? if you are, may I recommend you take a Bex and have a good lie down.

In essence what you are saying is the BOM are presiding over an inaccurate set of tidal gauges and are recording false readings. Are you seriously suggesting the sea level movement at Byron Bay will differ from Fort Denison?

Go figure, what are the odds of the coastline and the sea level moving together at the same rate, therefore cancelling any measurable rise?

I suggest very low to impossible, the land nor the sea level is rising.

Please reveal the source of the study referring to isostasy and sea level at Byron Bay and the Far North Coast. The extent of marine incursion on coastal areas depends on the severity of storms, tide level when they occur (high or king), wind direction etc: it has happened many times in the past and will happen again in the future.

The main beach at Byron Bay is currently experiencing natural regeneration, images from recent months shows a “slug” of sand has moved around The Pass and is sitting in the water at Clarkes Beach.

If you are not a “Johnny, Come Lately” to the far north coast you will have no doubt seen this phenomenon many times, nothing new here or anything to be alarmed about.

Can you please provide the source of empirical data to back up the professor’s climate

FREEDOMS ATTACKED This past week has seen some of our freedoms return but for others laid off work it is not too pleasant especially when you cannot pay the rent and have to sleep in the car. Hopefully these segregation rules will end on 1st December if we don’t get too many covid cases.

We have to vote out most of these extremist politicians taking our freedoms away and ruining society.

Especially MPs like Alex Greenwich who is now trying to push euthanasia and assisted dying legislation through parliament. He was the one who implemented abortion to full-term through parliament six months after Glady’s govt won the 2019 State election. He is an independent for the seat of Sydney since 2012 so I’ll remember him as it’s time for him to go. Of coincidence, the lockdown in Sydney started the week parliamentarians were to vote on Alex’s euthanasia legislation and it never got voted on due to Sydney’s 15 week lockdown. Now the lockdown is over it is due to be voted on again.

We need to care for our elderly people who brought us our freedoms, not kill them off.

But there are other politicians similar to Alex. Dan Andrews, was ironically fined $400 for not wearing a mask outside recently and is in the IBAC inquiry. He still has Victorians in a lockdown which hasn’t

helped much as the virus has increased its spread.

Wouldn’t it be better to get out into the sunlight for Vitamin D and fresh air?

Lynette Evans Numulgi BLIND STUPIDITY Well finally, the Coalition has- under extreme duress- been shamed into taking the climate emergency seriously, (if that is possible). One could reasonably assume that consistent polling is showing that if the Coalition finally gets real and embraces real climate action along with the rest of the world, they have a very slim chance of re-election, without it they’re gone for all money.

How is it possible that one appalling National Party politician- that bears an uncanny resemblance to a headless chook running around talking out of its rear-end, can hold an entire country to ransom for so long?

Other Neolithic climate deniers- causing untold chaos with Australia’s energy policy- who are also unfortunately in Govt.- are Qld. LNP. MP’s. Matt Canavan and Keith Pitt who are shamelessly advocating quarantining $250 BILLION of public money to subsidise the Australian coal industry.

The insane scheme is so ludicrous it can’t be taken seriously. Maybe Joyce, Pitt and Canavan have been stuck down their beloved coal mines for so long that they’ve completely missed the

record-breaking drought and unprecedented bushfires Australians, (particularly farmers) have recently endured.

The BOM. recently released evidence that we are currently on track to warm by a catastrophic 4.4 degrees by the end of the century.

Instead of recalcitrant harping on about “what’s it going to cost us”, they should consider the cost of living on a planet another 3 degrees hotter than today; or if it is actually possible for life as we know it to exist.

Stephen McGuiness Pimlico COLD & COLDER So many ‘flat-earthers’ and ‘right wing nutters have been beside themselves with sceptic glee upon learning that the Antarctica ice sheet this winter is huge,and the South Pole has experienced its coldest winter since records began, hence their derision: - global warming - what warming they ask!

But is their joy a tad premature - Antarctica is encircled by an ocean current which protects it from the warmer waters to the north so rapid growth of sea ice in winter is the norm.

However, the ice sheet is thin (eg on average about one metre thick) and when it melts, as it does in summer it has no effect on sea level.

Now the South Pole is in darkness for six months over winter (thus cold) and it is at elevation (colder again) and this cold is effectively

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LETTERS, FEEDBACK AND OPINION trapped by a circular air movement in the stratosphere known as the polar vortex.

This winter has seen a particularly active vortex hence the record cold winter - nothing to do with climate change.

This does not mean that Antarctica is escaping the overall effect of climate change - indeed the speed of Antarctic glaciers has significantly increased (i.e. empirical evidence), meaning the continent is shedding ice which will increase sea level over time.

Ted Strong Seelands IT AIN’T NECESSARILY SO Jeff Johnson claims because a conservative government was elected this indicates that 50% of the population voted for it. This isn’t necessarily so.

Our governments are elected by the party who wins the most seats. Seats can be won by a slim majority, but they can be lost by thousands.

Australia doesn’t keep records of the popular vote, so we don’t know if the government won the most votes.

America keeps record of the popular vote number, so we know that Trump won the election, but Clinton won the most votes-by over 2 million.

L. Clarke Ballina BANKS Well the banking royal commission has eventuated in doing nothing and it’s business as usual as they close more branches whilst making huge profits and treating customers with contempt.

Banks trying to force people to online banking is uncountable, especially for elderly and those who are not tech savvy who like to use their local branch to do their banking.

Given that MacLean are set to lose another bank and that banks that are in small towns near larger ones are being closed or having hours reduced. This is obviously

the work of some actuary whose main concern is profit not the community or customer’s it’s a disgrace and government should fine banks that close branches in country towns for no other reason than to turn a profit and decimate that towns business.

Alan Mosley Yamba BEAN COUNTING BUREAUCRATIC BOZOS AND LOBBYISTS It’s about time we got rid of all bean counting bureaucratic bozos and lobbyists be they try influence government with self interested ideas and ideals that are generally not in the best interest of the public at large.

They should be replaced by computers hence saving money and a computer doesn’t have self interest but can decide what is good for a society by deduction of pros and cons of any idea or ideal .

We must not allow these people to continue to influence government.

Alan Mosley Yamba HERE WE GO AGAIN! Jeff Johnson made a statement that Keith Duncan writes drivel and that the A.B.C. is biased.

However, he gives no evidence to support his views.

I am one of those people living in a dream world who believes the A.B.C. is not biased.

Lionel Murphy said “Of Course the A.B.C. is biased, biased towards the truth”.

The fact is that A.B.C. reports are based on truth. On their news and current affairs programs you will see politicians from all sides. This is called balance. For example, over the years of watching Q & A I have seen the likes of Turnbull, Joyce, Fletcher, Merribella as well as commentators such as Greg Sheridan and Alan Jones, none who are known for leaning to the left. There has always been representatives from both sides of Politics. (If a conservative can’t win a debate, it is hardly the

A.B.C.’s fault).

So why do we need the A.B.C.?

Remember it’s reports on bushfires and floods? Ask the people affected by those events of the importance of our national broadcaster.

Over the years the A.B.C. has revealed cases of injustice and corruption. Many of these have led to Royal Commissions, such as child abuse and the running of aged care facilities.

Surely if the A.B.C. wished to bring down the Morrison Government it would run a campaign, much like the Murdock Press ran against Julia Gillard.

L. Clarke Ballina IMMIGRATION Anyone in favour of big immigration into Australia is insane already workers are low paid . Then we have climate change that only gets exacerbated by more people more consumption and housing.

Already on the north coast we are overpopulated with the huge influx of city slickers from Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne all putting huge demand on our natural resources and flora and fauna.

We all know the flat earth liberal national party don’t give a rat’s about the environment and only care about dollars development and rampant tourism and consumerism which of course will come back to haunt me them and us unfortunately when Natural disasters happen ad nauseam.

Very careful considered immigration is what’s needed in areas such as farming and agriculture and technology and those with environmental benefits . Not wholis bolis open the floodgates to everyone this is totally unsustainable.

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IT is the nature of great humour that it contains more than a shard of seriousness, as such, one of my favourite tongue-in-cheek lines is by Oscar Wilde, “Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world’s original sin.

If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different.”

Sometimes, I think, unimaginably different, perhaps to the point where there’d be no wars, worries or tyrants, scandals or vandals, and life would be one almighty light-hearted barrel of laughs. The mind boggles while the heart pines, for a world more inclined to see the gentle humour in things, rather than the sapping predicament of their seriousness.

Fascinatingly, laughter has predominantly featured in the story of the human being since our very beginnings, it is even suggested that laughter was the primal precursor to language, it arose before we developed the lung strength to speak. It is so much a part of our cerebral repertoire that babies as young as 17 days old have been seen doing it. Which gives an added overture to Pablo Neruda’s comment: “Laughter is the language of the soul.”

Ever since I was a child, I’ve warmed to people who could laugh easily, those who didn’t treat things so seriously that they became a drab caricature of what being natural, present or realised in themselves could be. That’s not to say I admire people who think life is a joke, because it is not, but it’s also not the deadly serious ordeal that some people would lead you to believe. None other than Buddha himself,

once said: “When you realise how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.”

Incredibly, there is a passage from one of the oldest books of Chinese antiquity – ‘The I Ching’ that notes, in a very modern-day factoid way: “On average, an infant laughs nearly two hundred times a day; an adult, only twelve. Maybe they are laughing so much because they are looking at us. To be able to preserve joyousness of heart and yet to be concerned in thought: in this way we can determine good fortune and misfortune on earth, and bring to perfection everything on earth.”

The benefits of laughing aren’t just felt or fathomed by the soul, there have been countless studies conducted to suggest the health benefits are physical as well; one study by Vanderbilt University found that 10 to 15 minutes of laughing a day can burn up to 40 calories, another study noted how laughter can lower blood pressure and relax the whole body.

Apparently one good ‘uproar’ can relieve your stress and relax your muscles for up 45 minutes after.

Which gives wonderful additional weight to comments made by Dr Madan Kataria: “I have not seen anyone dying of laughter, but I know millions who are dying because they are not laughing.” Relatedly, the ancient Romans were more than ballpark aware of such optimised ‘knock-ons’, having worked into their cache of sublime proverbs: “Laugh if you are wise.”

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FAMILIES IN TURMOIL OVER COVID-19 HIGH SCHOOL CLOSURE

ONE PANDEMIC BUT TWO VASTLY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES FROM COAST TO CITY The Northern Rivers Times’ youth contributor Miah Foster takes us on the journey of a young adult’s ‘right of passage,’ that big move from the country to the city, only now it’s in the grips of Covid-19 ..

By Samantha Elley News of a positive Covid-19 case at Ballina Coast High School has thrown some families into turmoil as they come to grips with how that affects their daily routine and sometimes even their income.

One Northern Rivers mother received an email last week when it was announced her children’s school, Ballina Coast, had to go into immediate lockdown.

“I received the email … around 5.30pm stating (my son) was a close contact,” she said.

“I called work thinking I may just need to get a negative result for myself but as I’m an

aged care worker and I can’t isolate from (my son), as we are in the same household, I too need to isolate for 14 days.”

The mother and aged care worker said she would need to look up funding offered by the government to help with the bills.

“I can not afford not to be at work,” she said.

She said luckily her husband works away from home, so he will be able to keep on working. “(My son’s) friends from school are all in the same position, but they have narrowed it down to close contacts, casual contacts and no contact,” the mother said.

“(My daughter) is a no contact and no longer needs to isolate, however, I’m not sure what it means as we are in the same household.

“It’s so confusing.”

Ballina Coast High School re-opened last Friday, October 15 with minimal supervision.

“The safety and wellbeing of our staff and students is of paramount importance to us at all times,” said BCHS relieving principal Aaron McDonald.

“As such we will continue to work closely with NSW Health to ensure that all necessary health advice is adhered to.”

The family’s Covid test results came back negative.

IMPROVED SCHOOL FACILITIES ON THE COFFS COAST

Students and staff at local public schools will benefit from improved facilities, as part of the State Government’s $484 million 2021-22 Minor Capital Works program.

The annual program, consisting of upgrading and renewing school facilities, produces significant community benefits and provides an opportunity for meaningful investment in schools.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said he is pleased this program will provide improvements worth over $600,000 at Corindi Public, Crossmaglen Public, Kororo Public and Upper Orara Public.

“I’m delighted these local school communities will benefit from projects ranging from school access improvements to safety fencing and ground repairs,” Mr Singh said.

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“It’s essential for our students they can thrive in a great learning environment, no matter where they live or what their circumstances may be.”

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said these local projects are part of the NSW Government’s record investment in public education infrastructure and complements works that have commenced across schools as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the co-funded Regional/Metro School Renewal Program.

“Across NSW, thousands of students are benefitting from new and upgraded schools and improved learning environments,”

Ms Mitchell said.

“These projects also provide hundreds of jobs for local businesses across NSW.” The Department of Education has more than 2,200 NSW public schools and delivery of these projects ensures that schools across the state have access to modern facilities to support learning outcomes. Projects may include new and upgraded covered outdoor learning areas, science facilities, toilet blocks, fencing and canteens.

The NSW Government is investing $7.9 billion over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

By Miah Foster Life in Melbourne during a pandemic can only be described through experiencing it.

Growing up I always felt that to truly ‘have the world at my fingertips,’ life needed to extend beyond the shires of the Northern Rivers. This is not to say I recommend being raised anywhere else. However, at eighteen the sleepless thrill of the city remained untouched, tucked safely within my bubble of beaches and close-knit communities.

Whilst the prospect of an interstate move felt extremely overwhelming, it also felt excitingly unavoidable. I was about to live out my own personal narrative.

After arriving in May, I remember having roughly one week to taste what city life was intended to be. A ‘vacation week.’

Victorian was already picking up the pieces from the five month lockdown of 2020, convinced it’d seen the worst of the Covid-19 virus, the city was triumphant and admirable in its victories.

We spent the week tiptoeing through the city gardens, locating local galleries and libraries.

All within a five minute walk of the apartment.

The city provided such convenience that allowed my Murwillumbah roommate and me to soak in the persona of Melbourne without relying on cars or public transport. Places I’d previously spent hours driving to find now felt as if they were in my very own backyard.

Walking aimlessly, I felt beautifully miniscule watching a city bathed in character and culture fulfill all my expectations.

I fell madly in love with the place within the first 24 hours.

Everyone in the city seemed to have a purpose, a destination that was only enhanced in the bright lights of Melbourne. A diverse sea of strangers painted me their passions within a single conversation.

From photographers and graphic designers to chefs and aspiring lawyers. Restoring a sense of connectedness in a seemingly disconnected time.

But in fact, this

A long way from the Northern Rivers. Sunset from the balcony of Miah Foster’s Melbourne home. Photo: Miah

week quickly passed, transitioning into the much-dreaded sequel of lockdown limbo.

Melbourne swallowed my love affair with anonymity and spat me out into an anarchy of isolation.

Paralysed I watched society slowly fall apart.

Most businesses closed.

Losing a job created a butterfly effect that only enhanced the isolation.

Losing a job meant losing that social interaction and the chance to engage with new people. Re-runs of Friends, Coles instant coffee and eggs on toast became rituals in my Monday-Friday regime.

The social isolation of lockdown was almost instantly suffocating, holding hostage the dreams of its inhabitants, of which I was now one.

The sea of welcomed strangers was drained by the laws which prevented social interactions. We became afraid to stand too close to one another, killing all hope of interesting conversations.

My blind love affair with Melbourne, Victoria, had sucked me into a lifeless cycle in which I seemed to merely exist.

The city had lost its life and lustre.

On a seemingly insignificant Tuesday, I sat in my inner-city apartment scared to walk to the dentist, scanning the news for updates on violent protests taking place all around me.

The surround sound

of sirens, chants, and bellowing helicopters was constant. There were days we were told to stay indoors due to the extremities of the rallies: Property disfigured, smoke bombs met with pepper spray, labelled as demonstrations of ‘freedom.’

On another occasion my usual tram ride home from my regular shift at a cafe was stopped at the Shrine of Remembrance, amidst the riot of September 22, 2021. I kept my head down deciding which side of the road was safest, as I walked for 45 minutes watching men tackled to the ground as they spat on police and bystanders, screaming and intoxicated.

The violence was cinematic.

Horrifying to some as it may sound, I am still deeply in love with the city. Recently coming back home to the Tweed Coast, it is easy to find yourself swept up in this tide of judgement and cynicism towards city life. This world of culture and possibilities still lives beyond the agony. Whilst my bubble of and love within the Northern Rivers has the beauty of safety, these barriers exist to be pushed and extended in an endeavour to explore a world that is at my very own fingertips but for now is just out of reach.

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Celebra"ng the vital and cultural role of water and deepening our understanding of Australian First Na"on people's knowledge of protec"ng and sustaining our water and lands for over 65,000 years.

‘ Caring for Water and Country’

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The Widjabul Wia-bal people say once again that they are opposed to the Dunoon Dam.

Le" to right: Aun!e Jennifer King, Aun!e Lillian King, Aun!e Leslie King, Aun!e Marie Delbridge, Cindy Roberts, Aun!e Lana King-Hunt

Statements from the Traditional Custodians We, Custodians of Widjabul Wia-bal lands of the Bundjalung Na!on and neighbouring tribes, want you to know that the area to be affected by the proposed Dunoon Dam is significant to us, to our people. We need to protect this land. It is important for the connec"on to our Ancestors and for our future genera"ons to be able to connect to their Ancestors and tradi"ons.

This land holds our rela"onship with our living heritage and our culture.

For thousands of genera"ons we have lived on this land and protected it while it protected and

fed us. The proposed dam would destroy the learning grounds for future genera"ons.

The valley to be drowned by the dam at the end of Fraser Road is the site where we were moved to a#er we were dispossessed just over 100 years ago. It is important as part of our survival journey.

We, the tradi"onal Custodians of this land, will not accept its destruc"on. No compensa"on will replace its importance to us and our following genera"ons.

We call on Rous County Council to return the lands that it controls to the Tradi"onal Custodians. Do not construct the Dunoon Dam. Do not destroy our living culture.

WATER Northern Rivers proudly supports the Australian Water Associa"on’s Na"onal Water celebra"ng Caring for Water and Country.

To find out more about our precious water locally, scan the code or go to

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Uncle John Roberts A senior Elder Widjabul Wia-bal “I was one of the stakeholders consulted in 2011 about the impact of the Dunoon Dam on cultural heritage. In the 2011 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment prepared for Rous, we stakeholders said with one voice that no level of disturbance was acceptable to us. We s!ll say that.

Nothing has changed. There is no need for another study. Our opinion has not changed.”

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Family ready to celebrate 70 years of marriage

By Samantha Elley WHEN Neville Johnston and his mates travelled from Ashford to Inverell in the early 1950s to attend a dance at the local hall, little did he know he would meet the woman who would become his life partner for the next 70 years.

“I asked her to dance and met up with her later a couple of times,” he said.

The young woman in question was Helen McCosker and one night after one of those Inverell dances, Neville asked her to marry him.

“You will have to ask my mother,” was her reply.

Which he did and the couple were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Inverell on October 25, 1951.

When asked what Neville remembered of his wedding day, he cheekily replied: “I couldn’t get on the bus quick enough.”

Neville was referring to travelling to Glen Innes for their wedding night and the next day catching the train to Newcastle and Sydney where they visited family.

They returned to Inverell to start their married life.

Over a period of 15 years they had their three children Sharon, Shane and Shandelle and moved to Ballina.

In later years, Neville worked as a salesman for Williams Bros Holden in the seaside town and

Robinson Bros Holden in Lismore.

Helen was a stay at home mum until she began caring for young pre-school aged children at the kindergarten next to the Wigmore Hall in Ballina. Later on she also worked at the RSL Club.

Neville went on to continue his successful sales career and retired after a lengthy period at the Ballina Bowls Club in Cherry Street.

Being an all-round sportsman, Neville played cricket, rugby

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Both Neville and Helen have been active members of the St Francis Xavier’s Catholic parish since

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Independents running for Lismore elections LOCAL accountant and former general manager of Norpa, Patrick Healey, will lead the Independent Lismore team at the Lismore City Council elections.

With the aim of ‘Let’s Grow Lismore’, other members of the Independent Lismore team are chief executive of Rekindling the Spirit Georgina Cohen, local radio host Nora Vidler-Blanksby, general practitioner Dr Andrew Binns OAM and teacher Geof Webb.

Mr Healey said the community needed a new council, one that put growing Lismore and the community at the heart of every decision.

“We believe that

political parties and ideology have no place in local government.

We are a group of independents who believe that the community must be at the heart of every decision your council makes,” he said.

“We believe what is lacking in Lismore is a vision for our future that is based on a practical, logical and a non-political approach to decision making.

“For too long, we have all said Lismore has great potential - it’s now time to reach that potential.

“We want to build the dam so that our community has a sustainable source of

water, we will bring greater transparency and proper management of council’s finances and stop expensive projects like the Lismore Park which not only floods but will leave the community with an annual $1 million maintenance bill, and we will say yes to sustainable developments and create a DA one-stop shop to help local businesses.

“It’s time to start working together to Grow Lismore.”

To read more about the Independent Lismore team and their policies, go to www. independentlismore.com. au.

Work starting on Grays Lane at Tyagarah THERE will be minor delays for people going to the beach at Tyagarah for the next couple of months with Byron Shire Council preparing to start work on the upgrading of Grays Lane.

Funded by grants from the Australian Government, the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads program, and Byron Shire Council, the $1million project is expected to be well received by residents.

The upgrade will include the sealing of about 920m of Grays Lane from the Pacific Motorway, replacing the gravel road which is very susceptible to flooding.

Cesar Giraldo, the project engineer, said not only would the road now be sealed, but it would be raised to reduce the impact of flooding on people using the road.

“In technical terms we call this increasing flood immunity but what we really mean is building the road up so that residents do not find themselves driving through nuisance flood water,” Mr Giraldo said.

“Obviously the road will still flood in times of heavy rainfall but not to the extent it does now.

“Grays Lane is one of our problem roads and is badly affected by potholes and dust

which is not good for locals, visitors or the environment. Council will also be installing a new wildlife sign that is activated by vehicle movement which is illuminated by flashing lights.

“We know Grays Lane is a wildlife corridor with koalas regularly sighted so the intention of the new signage is to remind drivers to slow down.

“We will be painting a section of the road green as a reminder to watch out for animals on the road,” Mr Giraldo said.

Work is scheduled to start on October 25.

It will take about two months to finish.

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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Camaraderie and critical support here, for survivors of sexual abuse and violence

By Margaret Dekker ‘THERE is no need to be alone, with misplaced guilt and shame ..’

That’s the starting premise of a new support group forming for women of the Tweed, or beyond, who’ve experienced or might be experiencing sexual abuse and violence in the home or elsewhere.

Dr Lynne McPherson is an Associate Professor from the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University and doubles as a volunteer co-facilitator of the group and its program ‘Overcoming the effects of Sexual Abuse and Violence.’

Run with support from the Tweed Church of Christ, it’s a chance ‘for all women who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence .. to learn, grow and develop and experience support from other women.’

The free, eightweek program stems from Dr McPherson’s experience facilitating similar and successful group support programs in Melbourne and locally, and an understanding of the power of group care in this context.

“Groups can be really empowering, it can be enabling and an opportunity for women who have experienced adversity of different kinds to really connect with each other and break down a sense of isolation that often people who have had this experience may end up with, this real sense of ‘it’s just happened to me and I’m quite alone in it,” Dr McPherson said.

“It can be healing, it can be transformative, group members can learn from each other,” she added.

Group size is capped at twelve members.

The first three weeks of the program focus on

education and deepening understanding and awareness of offender tactics and strategy.

“If women can learn about issues like coercive control, issues like manipulation and grooming and what is the process of sexual offending and use of intimate partner violence then they’re much more able to let go of this sense of it’s my fault, it’s my responsibility which is entirely misplaced,” Dr McPherson said.

Participants also learn how to recognise and appropriately locate responsibility for others’ behaviours, as the program explores case studies and taboo topics like grooming tricks including secrets and secrecy.

“We really take an informed view, we look at what the research is telling us, I have worked professionally in this area over a number of

years,” Dr McPherson said.

The internationally recognised, experienced and respected social worker begins each program appreciating that the subject matter is personal, complex and can trigger upset.

The setting is strictly confidential and professional facilitators ensure women are not left even more vulnerable.

“No woman is asked to talk about anything they don’t want to talk about.

We promote personal boundary very strongly.

This isn’t about people sharing their abuse and difficulties in a way that will re-traumatise potentially, not at all, it is about sharing on a positive note, what are my goals, what are my objectives, what do I want to get out of this group?” Dr McPherson posed.

“It can become safe and it can only be safe if you’re not forced to say things and your identity is protected,” she added.

Dr McPherson said the program also asks big and important community questions like ‘Why don’t children tell? (Answer:

Accommodation of abuse and fear) or ‘Why doesn’t she just leave?’

(Isolation from networks, coercive control, disempowerment, poverty.)

“Having spent an initial three weeks developing a greater understanding about how abuse and violence is able to be perpetrated on an ongoing basis, we can also dispel a number of community myths,” Dr McPherson said.

The remaining five weeks of the program looks to healing and recovery.

“And really a lovely experience where we talk about self-care .. people are experts in their lives and they know what works for them so this is about doing more of what works and learning from each other,” Dr McPherson said.

The program is run with co-facilitator Jill Latta, an experienced physiotherapist who helps explore the physicality of self-care.

“And Jill really helps create that group norm that we are trusting and trust-worthy and a safe group,” Dr McPherson said.

At the end of the eight

weeks, Dr McPherson said group members left armed with knowledge to make decisions about their ongoing care and are aware of support available in the future, including from each other.

She often said the biggest response from participants is that ‘ahah’ experience; “Ahah, that’s what happens, I understand that now, I can relate to that.”

“Some common themes of what’s different after the program are a renewed sense of hope, greater sense of confidence in their competence, and a letting-go of misplaced guilt and shame,” Dr McPherson said.

While the program is run with support from the Tweed Church of Christ, it does not have a religious focus. The priority is on education and support for survivors of abuse and violence from across the social divide.

“Abuse and violence do cross the socioeconomic spectrum and is no respecter of wealth or poverty and the participants in our experience have come from a broad spectrum

of backgrounds, cultures, faiths and ages. We aim to offer an inclusive group that responds to the need,” Dr McPherson said.

Sadly, Dr McPherson added the need by women for support is real and growing.

“Issues of sexual abuse of children and violence, including intimate partner violence toward women, are finally becoming recognised as a significant social problem. What we know is that all of us know someone who’s been touched by abuse or violence in some way,” Dr McPherson said.

Underpinning the eightweek group program is its ‘therapeutic approach’ to care, of which Dr McPherson is a noted world leader and educator in this field.

“The importance and significance of establishing trusting relationships to help children and adults from the effects of abuse can’t be overstated,” she said.

For more details about joining the survivor group or information about the program, text Dr McPherson on 0430 283 518 or email office@tweedcoc.com.

October 21, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

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NEWSBRIEFS Scam watch PEOPLE are receiving a recorded message claiming to be from Australian Border Force. It says there is an arrest warrant as they have picked up a parcel addressed to you with illegal contents. If you receive this call, hang up immediately. NSW Police say this is a scam.

Friends catch up at Ballina Lorraine ‘Lozza’, Narelle, Lyn and Nita all enjoying lunch together for the first time after lockdown at Nosh in Ballina. Photo Samantha Elley

Sesquicentennial celebrations postponed AT its recent meeting, the Steering Committee of the Tenterfield Sesquicentenary made the difficult decision to postpone the weekend activities planned for November 20-21.

Council had resolved back in February 2021 to establish a Steering Committee to make arrangements for the celebration of the Sesquicentenary (150th Anniversary)

of the Municipality of Tenterfield. After many meetings and discussions, a full weekend of activities was planned, but unfortunately with the Covid-19 Delta outbreak and subsequent lockdowns it has become too difficult to proceed at this stage.

“The Steering Committee would like to thank the community members who gave of

their time and committed to assist with running the many planned events,” Mayor Peter Petty said.

Local videographer, Peter Harris has been preparing a cinematic film for public screening.

The film will be of general interest to the community and make valuable viewing for tourists as well. It will follow a roughly linear timeline starting with early photos of the

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The next meeting of the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee will be held this month with further details of the three remaining events to come.

Kingscliff Rotary THE Quack is Back!

Community Duck sales are currently being offered by Rotarians or you can purchase your Community Duck raffle number via RaffleTix Australia at www.raffletix.com.au.

Corporate Ducks are also available via our website www.kingscliffrotary. com.au The raffle will be drawn on Sunday, November 7 at 12pm.

Santa photos JINGLE your way to the Kyogle Bazaar because Santa is coming on Saturday, October 23 and Saturday,

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Get up close with a variety of incredible animals which may include wombats, koalas, tawny frogmouth, sugar gliders, short-eared possums and nocturnal pythons. Enjoy a sausage sizzle with crusty rolls and home-made chutney.

Venture into the bushland with our experienced keepers, learn the art of spotlighting and observe the local native wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for some spooky surprises! Finish the evening with a campfire.

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IN BRIEF Butterflies are out BIG Scrub Landcare Inc has advised to keep an eye out for the iconic butterflies which have started hatching at the Birdwing Butterfly Gully at Goonellabah.

Advice on flooding SINCE records began, Lismore has experienced a flood on average once every four years.

The SES have designed easy to read booklets for South Lismore, the Lismore CBD and our rural regions to download and view in either digital or print format. You can access each of these resources at www.ses.nsw.gov.au.

Lismore City Council also has a range of useful resources to help for floods and other hazards which you can access at lismore.nsw.gov. au/flood-and-hazardinformation.

Rescue Squad AGM ON October 12, Casino Rescue Squad held its 41st AGM. Congratulations to the following position holders: President Russell Heatley; V/ President - Eric Box; Secretary - Jan Danaher; Treasurer - Melanie Brenton; Fundraising - Jenny Golding; Data Officer - Daphne Boyd; Publicity Officer - Pa-ul Cowles; Captain - Phil Cornish; D/Captain Jenny Golding;Training Officers - Eric Box and Pa-ul Cowles.

Outdoor cinema BYRON Youth Service is running a monthly outdoor film screening as part of Conscious Movie Club. This month BYS is partnering with Bangalow Koalas with 50% of profits going to us. The film will be shown on Friday, October 22 from 6.30pm, followed by a Q&A session. The film will be Taking Root: The vision of Wangari Maathai – an African story of how women planting trees changed a nation. See you at the Open-Air Amphitheatre, 1 Gilmore Crescent Byron Bay. Visit bys.org. au/movieclub for more.

Tickets are adults $17, under 18 $10, free popcorn and juice.

Meet the people behind our local thriving Agri-economy LISMORE City Council has launched a series of videos called ‘Enabling the Agri-Economy’ which promotes Lismore and its surrounding villages for regenerative agriculture in the Northern Rivers.

The videos form part of the ‘Innovate Lismore 2024 – Lismore’s Economic Development Strategy’ to promote our local agricultural economy and provides a snapshot of the lifestyle and culture that makes

the Lismore Local Government Area an attractive place for enterprises of any size to invest.

Mayor Vanessa Ekins said the videos showcased Lismore’s thriving agricultural industry, its people and its economic impact.

“The series of videos are fascinating case studies of our local agricultural lifestyle and highlight how Lismore City Council supports the industry to succeed,”

she said.

“Agriculture is part of our history and a big part of our future and we are well placed to attract professional services, infrastructure investment and development to deliver jobs and sustainability.”

Cr Ekins said the region’s rich and fertile biodiversity played a key role in our economic success.

“A huge factor is our unique natural environment, fertile

soils and high rainfall reinforcing the Lismore Local Government Area as the premier centre for agricultural services, research and innovation.”

Enabling the AgriEconomy is one of Lismore’s six key economic opportunities in the Innovate Lismore 2024 economic development strategy which identified the need to promote the agri-economy to support investment.

The businesses that share their stories to help promote our region are Pepe Fassos of Five Sixty Farms, Tim Ritchie of CannaPacific, Andrew Bell of Mountain Blue, Kerry and Paul Wilson of Nimbin Valley Dairy and Georgina Inwood of Table Under a Tree.

To view the videos and for more on the development strategy, visit the Come to Our Heart website at www. cometotheheart.com.au.

‘Gold, silver, copper and cobalt diggers’ be gone STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling for a blanket ban on mineral mining in the Northern Rivers region to protect water catchments which feed into the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed river systems.

Ms Saffin wants the NSW Government to agree to a moratorium on mineral mining, revoking all licences for exploration or active mining, and financially compensating affected companies like it did with Shenua’s open-cut coal mine near Gunnedah.

Ms Saffin says she stands with thousands of local residents campaigning against a wave of ‘gold, silver copper and cobalt diggers’ who have our pristine back country firmly in their sights.

As Federal Member for Page from 2007 to 2013, Ms Saffin

worked with local communities to repel the Coal Seam Gas industry from the region because of the threat to our water resources, and continues to support the activism of the Knitting Nannas.

And before this, as Labor’s candidate for Page, she helped torpedo Federal Coalition plans to dam and divert the mighty Clarence River inland.

“I’m proud of my track record of protecting our most precious resource – water – and our traditional industries like farming, fishing and tourism which help to sustain the economic prosperity of our local communities,” Ms Saffin said.

“The Nationals in Government’ appear to be prepared to ignore the groundswell of anti-mining sentiment in their electorates to appease mining companies who

will come and plunder for quick profits then potentially leave an environmental mess behind for future generations.”

With Parliament resuming next week, and despite Covid-19 issues expecting to dominate, Ms Saffin excpected to speak on the fundamental need to protect our water during a debate scheduled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, October 14.

This debate was triggered after Ms Saffin on June 9 submitted a community petition with the Lower House, calling for a moratorium on future mineral mining, both exploratory or active, in the Clarence Catchment and surrounding Local Government Areas.

The petition was collected by the Clarence Catchment Alliance and has been signed by almost 11,000 mainly local

residents of the Clarence Valley and Northern Rivers.

“I have met with Alliance representatives and agree that the risks of tailings dam failure from mineral mining, which is quite different from normal quarry operations, are too high, particularly in our high rainfall and floodprone region,” Ms Saffin said.

“I see where five councils – Kyogle, Coffs Harbour City, Bellingen Shire, Glen InnesSevern Shire and Byron Shire -- have shown solidarity with Clarence Valley Council’s resolution seeking a mining moratorium in the Clarence Valley and which former Deputy Premier John Barilaro effectively ignored.”

For more on the alliance and the petition go to https://linktr. ee/Nominesclarencevalley.

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The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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Members pleased to be back in parliament

By Tonia Dynan NSW Parliament went back last week, the first time since June.

Northern Rivers Nationals MLC Ben Franklin was happy to be back even though he had a busy fortnight ahead.

“A sample of things on the agenda this week is leading on the Bill to amend Road Transport Legislation to allow the government to better respond to the needs of farmers during natural disasters like drought and arranging additional sitting days for the remainder of the year to make up for lost sitting time during the lockdown,” he said.

“We’re also organising new Budget Estimate sessions to hear from ministers and their department about expenditure, performance and effectiveness of the way the needs of the State are supported and also acknowledging local organisations, groups and individuals and the achievements and contributions they have made to their community.

“The last point is one

of the best parts of the job and I always look forward to hearing good news stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

“It’s great to be back in the chamber again and I’m looking forward to continuing to represent you in the NSW Legislative Council.”

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin was also glad to be back, but she joined Parliament online.

“It’s great to be back sitting in the NSW Parliament in this historic first ever virtual sitting week,” she said.

“I’m Zooming into Parliament from Lismore.

“I look forward to standing up for the Lismore Electorate and taking our concerns to Parliament, making sure we aren’t forgotten by the NSW Government in Sydney.”

University alumnus wins prestigious writing award FOR author James Page, helping Congolese-born Sagamba Muhira tell his experience of fleeing war and ethnic violence is about recognising that every refugee who arrives in Australia has a personal story.

The duo’s short story ‘Out of Africa’ was recently announced as the joint winner in the prestigious national Banjo Paterson Writing Awards, bringing them a step closer to their goal of publishing the booklength version of the winning story next year.

Dr Page, a Southern Cross University alumnus and an Australian educationist, has been working with former Congolese refugee and now Australian citizen, Sagamba Muhira, to tell the story of his journey from war and devastating ethnic violence in the Congo, and his arrival in Australia as a refugee with his sister in 2011.

Their piece was a named joint winner of the Short Story Section of the national award, alongside ‘Laughing like Children’ written

by Carmel Lillis, of Yarraville, Victoria. Two other award categories included Contemporary Poetry and the ABC Radio Children’s Awards.

The Banjo Paterson Writing Awards commemorate the legacy of Australian writer and journalist Andrew Barton Paterson (1864-1941),

otherwise known as Banjo Paterson.

Competition judge, author Kim Kelly, wrote in her comments on the winning entry: “the narrator’s steady, gentle voice takes the readers into the beauty and plenty of Sagamba’s homeland, but as his story unfolds within the carefully crafted, sparse prose, readers are given just enough political and geographical information to make sense of the senseless: a vicious eruption of hatred that results in his legs being broken and all of his family killed – apart from his sister.”

“Throughout, the narrator’s steadiness and gentleness remain. His reunion with his sister is as simply, directly told as all other events in the story, avoiding all emotionalism where no emotion can adequately describe what it must have felt like in reality

to lose everything, and to live in such ceaseless fear. Equally poignant in simplicity is the narrator’s eventual arrival in Australia, where he is ‘safe and free’, and where he now has ‘a wonderful wife and two beautiful children’,” Ms Kelly said.

Co-author Dr Page says that the story functions as a memoir, but also part of a wider ethnographic project aimed at retelling refugee experience through a personal lens.

“More than ever before, we now have a wider ethical responsibility not just to refugees but to all those countries where there is conflict. We live in a global society, and caring for others is both a moral and practical imperative,” he said.

For the co-authors, the story has been a decade in the making.

“I first became involved with Sagamba through

the Romero Refugee Centre in Brisbane, and we’ve met up many times since then to write this story together. It’s been a long-term project and we’ve come to know each other well,” he said.

“We are both very pleased to receive this award for something we’ve been working on for so long together.

Writing about very difficult experiences in itself can be very challenging, and it’s a huge responsibility to help someone tell their story, but one of things Sagamba and I wanted to do was not only focus on the violent aspects of the Congo, but the positive aspects as well.”

A link to the awardwinning short story version titled ‘Out of Africa’ can be accessed at www.cwl.nsw.gov. au/2021/07/31/banjopaterson-writing-awardwinners-3.

MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES INCREASE ACROSS NSW MOTORCYCLISTS are being urged to slow down on our roads this Motorcycle Awareness Month, after NSW recorded a 50 per cent increase in rider fatalities in 2021.

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said motorcyclists were some of our most vulnerable road users, with up to 60 killed and more than 1000 seriously injured on NSW roads each year.

“We have seen a

disturbing increase in the number of fatalities, with 39 motorcyclists killed between January and August this year – that’s 13 more than the same time period last year,” Mr Constance said.

“More than half died as a result of excessive speed. Please stick to the speed limit to keep yourself and others safe on our roads, and remember you can be caught speeding anywhere, anytime.”

Transport for NSW is

supporting Motorcycle Awareness Month this October, as part of its work with the Motorcycle Council of NSW, which aims to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and improve safety for riders and other road users.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said by far the majority of riders killed or injured were travelling on country roads.

“There’s nothing worse than the phone call to

say a loved one has been in an accident and is lying on the road which is sadly something I experienced when my son was involved in a motorcycle crash in Bathurst last year,” Mr Toole said.

“We are, of course, the lucky ones because thankfully he recovered, but we need to ensure we’re doing everything possible to get riders home safely to their families at the end of the day. That means

improving awareness among other road users, encouraging proper use of safety gear, keep a lookout for hazards and stick to the speed limit.”

Motorcycle Council of NSW General Committee Member Justin Dorward said they would be running various online activities aimed at educating drivers and riders about safety and motorcycle awareness.

“We’re encouraging all road users to get

involved with these activities, to better understand their responsibility on NSW roads,” Mr Dorward said.

“We believe it’s important to provide this information to drivers and riders to remind them of the importance of being aware of their surroundings and the road safety rules.”

For more, visit the Ride to Live website: www. ridetolive.nsw.gov.au

October 21, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

Locally owned and independent

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New lease of life for picture house

By Tonia Dynan THE old picture house at Brunswick Heads is undergoing an extensive transformation.

After sitting dormant for more than 30 years, the curtains lifted on this old theatre in March 2016 and it began a new lease on life, lovingly restored by owners Brett Haylock and Chris Chen.

“It’s so heartwarming to see the building be stripped back, all it’s hardwood frame revealed in the daylight for the first time in seven years,” Brett said.

The long-awaited renovation project started in July and is being supported by the Create NSW Regional Cultural Fund and work is being completed by Bennett Constructions of Ballina.

“We’re frankly amazed at the pace at which this build is taking place,” Brett said.

“We are on target and there is a very strong possibility that we could have our venue back for the summer, for Christmas.

“We’re feeling like proud parents watching the early stages of this metamorphosis and will have lots to share over these next few months.”

The original toilets from 1950 were in bad shape when the owners took over, so they were demolished and the owners are excited to see

the new ones, which will also be accessible.

“We’ll have the poshest toilets on the Northern Rivers,” Brett boasted, jokingly.

“For a building that sat dormant and didn’t get much attention for over 30 years, the picture house is definitely making up for lost time!

“She’s getting a lot of love, and deservedly so.

Five years have flown by just like that and the mind boggles at the artists and productions that have graced the stage of the Picture

House since we opened Easter 2016.

“The universal goodwill from the community we received when we first re-opened the theatre is now stronger than ever.”

Two palm trees on the property created a problem for renovations, but the owners were not going to move them.

“We have been in love with the beautiful palm trees in our back garden ever since we moved to Bruns and throughout the renovation design, we had always fought

to keep the trees when it would have been so much easier to get rid of them,” he said.

“They now continue to stand majestically, forming a major part of the final design. They are just stunning!”

Having survived the wreckers’ ball and the ravages of time, this iconic building’s revival has set the stage for a vibrant and charismatic mix of film, circus, live theatre, and family friendly entertainment.

“It’s incredible to be a part of this.

The community had pretty much resigned themselves to the fact that this was going to become flats or apartments,” Brett said.

“No one imagined a couple of romantic schmucks would come along and re-open it.

“The picture house is held with such fond regards by generation after generation. There are many young people that would have had their first formidable experiences in it. It’s the site of many first kisses.

“As part of this renovation, we wouldn’t do anything so silly as to put at-risk our folky charm and people will still recognize the iconic theatre from the street.”

Brett had been on the road touring with circus shows for 20

years before spotting the picture house on day-off day trip from Brisbane.

“I had a life-changing epiphany on a Monday night and here we are six years later,” he laughed.

Brett celebrated his own milestone in September during Covid and the renovations.

“While I never imagined I would be celebrating my 50th in lockdown and without a venue, I feel incredibly grateful to be here in Bruns,” he said.

“To witness the metamorphosis of a venue - one I feel so passionately about - from the inside out is one of life’s greatest thrills.

“I’m officially moving the Big 5-0 celebrations to next year!”

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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“Leemo’s View” “LEEMO has views on just about anything”

MUCH ado about NOTHING ‘Leemo Cat’...I’m SO lucky to be writing.

This morning, I heard the ‘Banshee’ voice sound. (an Irish fairy believed to be the portent of death.) I slithered deeper into my Plush Blue Blankie, (PBB) tucking away my magnificent tail and prayed to St. Jude.

Didn’t work. ‘Mum Jane’ was shouting.

“Leeeeeeeemo...I want you here NOOOWW, and if you think you can hide under PBB you are so WRONG!!”

Crikey...aaarrrgh, I felt icy trepidatious terror! Upstairs: Mum yelled “Leemo, did you slink upstairs last night, attack a box of tissues, and spread the ensuing mess all over this room?” I thought quickly. “Eerrrumm Mum, I was, maybe, kinda, sleepwalking ‘cos I truly don’t remember.” OMG...the look of scepticism on her face was horrifying!

LEEMO, just listen to me. Although, they move their paws and whiskers whilst dreaming, CATS DO NOT sleepwalk like we (some) humans do. Usually, only cats with brain damage sleepwalk...and I figure you must be one of them, or a ginormous teller of fibs? Well? Do you have ANYthing to say?” Crikey, it was time to put my astute feline thinking into action. I sat and pondered (to look intelligent) then said to Mum. “Sit down and

listen please.” Crikey... she did?!! “Mum, perhaps, EVEN without self-awareness, I may have mauled the box and scattered tissues. It must be ‘cos deep in my subconscious is a hidden memory ‘making’ me sleepwalk and act ‘out of character’. (Mum’s eyes rolled). I pondered more...like the Rodin sculpture ‘The Thinker’.

“AND, Mum I do believe I know what it is. I just don’t have enough things to play with” & put on my ‘sad’ Tiny Tim look.

“Mum, REMEMBER, the very first thing I ever caught as a baby was a TISSUE! If I DID sleepwalk, it is understandably my kitten memories surfacing.” Well, THAT went down like a bag of cement. Mum gave me the WORSTIEST look ever. She was spluttering, kinda spitting. (YUK..

GROSS!) “LEEMO... you have many toys.

6 Bears, 3 Birds, 1 Puppy, 5 Mousies, 1 Bunny, Bell toys, Feathers on a Stick, a Laser Light torch.

Your own bedroom, QSB bed, Doona & stuff, 2 PBBs, 4 bowls with water, TV access, nifty food & brushing daily. Frankly, I’ve had enough of this twaddle you’re sprouting. Why don’t you just fess up you conniving cat?”

(Oooh...St. Jude help me.) I thought quickly and said to Mum...may I quote from Ernest Hemingway. “Cats have absolute emotional honesty. Human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” SO, Mum, “I just wanted to catch a tissue AGAIN...that’s all. As Shakespeare said “much ado about NOTHING... so suck it up.” Mum fainted. Nite with huggies...Leemo Cat.

Frank’s impressive record behind the wheel NIECE Maxine Nelson, from Kyogle, is proud of her uncle Frank Farrell and wanted to acknowledge his amazing driving record.

In September, a week before his 94th birthday, Frank handed in his driver’s licence, of his own accord, feeling it was time.

“He is extremely proud of his driving record, having had no accidents or traffic infringements during his 76 years of driving,” Maxine said.

“That’s something I, and I am sure some others, won’t be able to lay claim to.

“For part of his working life, Frank had the Kyogle Taxi run and occasionally the taxi was used by wedding parties.

“Frank went on to work at the Kyogle Hospital for just over 20 years before retiring in January

1988.

“I feel Frank has every right to feel proud, and his family and friends are very proud of him.”

Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland took to Facebook to

congratulate Frank on his achievement.

“Congratulations Frank – and thank you for being so responsible on the road and by selfidentifying when it was time to hand your licence

in. You are an inspiration to others!’ the mayor said.

A former local Michael Dhnaram also congratulated Frank and remembered him from his old paper run.

“He always gave me a tip when he bought his afternoon paper off me. Sat in the righ-hand corner of the top pub in my memory serves me correctly,” he said.

Local John Jenkins replied saying Frank helped him when he was younger too.

“I did exactly the same paper run back in the mid-1960s and guess what he gave me the same terrible tips.

I got one and sixpence for doing the run and relied on great blokes like Frankie to slip me a sixpence.”

SAFER TRAVEL ON BRUXNER HIGHWAY MOTORISTS will soon be enjoying safer travel on the Bruxner Highway with work starting this week to upgrade a section of road about seven kilometres west of Lismore.

Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the NSW Government was funding this $4 million project, including $1 million from the Safer Roads program, to improve safety on a 1.4 kilometre section of road.

“The Bruxner Highway

is a busy thoroughfare linking Lismore and Casino, used by 8500 motorists each day, including 1250 heavy vehicles,” Mr Franklin said.

“Improving safety and pavement quality on this road will help ensure those drivers and passengers complete their journeys safely and return home to their loved ones.”

Mr Franklin said this project would support 75 local jobs for workers, contractors and suppliers while work is carried out.

“Improvement work will start from Monday, October 18 and includes rebuilding and widening the road and shoulders to create a smoother and safer road surface,” Mr Franklin said.

“To reduce impact to motorists, work will be carried out in stages, with about 400 metres of the road to be treated in each stage to help reduce traffic delays.”

Work will be carried out from 6am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and is expected to take about

five months to complete, weather permitting.

Lane closures and a 40km/h speed limit will be in place during work hours for the safety of workers and road users.

Motorists are advised to allow up to five minutes extra travel time, drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

October 21, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

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‘Temple Byron’ on the market A HEALING retreat at Byron Bay is attracting international interest even with a $10 million auction price guide.

The 1.17-hectare property at 46 Melaleuca Drive is on the market for the first time in more than 15 years.

The owners paid $1.32 million for the property in 2006 according to CoreLogic data.

Temple Byron supports enquiry and paths of learning that will facilitate personal growth and awareness, the

website says.

“It provides a sacred space for spiritual practices as well as seminars and workshops designed to promote selfdiscovery and personal transformation.”

Classes held the temple range from yoga and meditation to pilates and tai chi.

The property houses five buildings, including a large hall, a yurt and a five-bedroom home.

Lismore among locations for pilot Covid-19 digital certificates LISMORE customers will be the first to display their Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate on the Service NSW app, with the NSW Government pilot of the technology underway.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the regional pilot would focus on staff and visitors at a number of clubs and aged-care facilities, as well as selected taxi companies.

“Up to 500 customers, to be selected by the businesses involved, will participate in the pilot across Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga and Lismore,” Mr Toole said.

“Customers will have the convenience of checking in to a venue and showing proof of vaccination status

on the one app. This is NSW leading the way with a pilot in the regions and helping to make life easier for our communities in the roadmap out of Covid.”

Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said while it was currently possible to display your vaccination certificate, given there were more than six million people using the ServiceNSW app this was a smart extra service for the citizens of NSW. “There are already three ways to download your vaccination passport so this is about making life easier for the people and business of NSW as we safely open back up,” Mr Dominello said.

“In a week of being granted access to the Australian Immunisation Register information

we have already begun successfully testing internally ahead of this regional pilot but we also need to ensure we have the right checks and balances in place.”

The ServiceNSW app will include a number of security measures to help compliance officers and businesses with checking and validating a customer’s vaccination status, including a NSW Waratah logo hologram and rotating QR codes, similar to the Digital Driver Licence.

“Integrating the vaccine certificate onto the ServiceNSW app will be optional,” Mr Dominello said.

“Customers can also use the Express Plus Medicare app, the digital wallet on their phone or a paper certificate from Services Australia to

prove their vaccination status.

“I would like to thank the Federal Government, in particular Minister Stuart Robert, for his support and collaboration in making this happen.

“Intergrating the vaccine certificate also helps future proof our State’s digital infrastructure in the event that proof of vaccination is ever required again.”

To integrate a Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate with the ServiceNSW app, customers will need to have a Federal MyGov account with Medicare linked and the Express Plus Medicare app.

Customers without a smartphone should contact Services Australia for a non-digital option.

For more information, please visit nsw.gov.au.

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Saffin seeks trebling of funding for Local Sport Grant Program STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for their share of $50,000 under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants 2021-22, a popular but underfunded program.

Ms Saffin said the NSW Office of Sport was very professional in how it administers a wide range of sporting grants but was somewhat limited by the Local Sport Grant Program’s paltry $50,000 per electorate allocation.

“In July, I wrote to NSW Minister for Sport Natalie Ward MLC, asking the Government to consider trebling the allocation from $50,000 to $150,000 as a way of lifting spirits during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,” Ms Saffin said.

“This effectively

would mean a doubling the original $75,000 allocation, which was decreased to $50,000 this year.

“In regional and rural electorates like Lismore, where sport is so fundamental to our social fabric, the Local Sport Grants Program is invariably oversubscribed, making assessment a more difficult process than it needs to be.

“Minister Ward has not taken up my suggestion at this stage but I will continue to lobby for a more generous allocation to better support our clubs.”

Applications for the Local Sport Grant Program 2021-22 opened last week and close on Friday, November 19.

For more information visit: www.sport.nsw. gov.au/local-sportgrant-program.

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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Safety improvements for Mullumbimby streets

By Tonia Dynan A PLAN to improve pedestrian safety and reduce heavy vehicles running through town has been proposed for Mullumbimby.

In August, Byron Shire Council proposed to install a pedestrian crossing in Tincogan Street, between Dalley Street and Stuart Street.

Recently, the local traffic committee supported Design Option 2 for the crossing, which will reduce the available parking on Tincogan Street from 20 to 14 spaces. Option 1 could have seen the spaces decreased to 12.

Council admitted limited consultation had been undertaken regarding the proposed formalised carparking layout, the proposed pedestrian crossing arrangements, and the impact on car park spaces.

At the recent local traffic committee meeting, the committee also endorsed the use of

Station Street/Fern Street as the preferred route for heavy vehicles.

In 2018, council started looking at how to manage heavy vehicle movements through the town and decided to look at alternate routes around the town centre.

A high-level review of heavy vehicle data

showed if Tincogan Street was to become the preferred heavy vehicle route then this would result in a greater than five-fold increase in heavy vehicle traffic, for example 143 vehicles to 561 vehicle per day.

The council report stated the geometric layout of Tincogan/

Station Street intersection was significantly undersized to cater for heavy vehicle movements, therefore, without land acquisition and significant upgrade to the Station and Tincogan Sts intersection, the Station and Tincogan Street alternate route

for heavy vehicles was not considered feasible from a traffic safety perspective.

If Burringbar Street was to become the preferred heavy vehicle route, about 231 trips would be added along the road and council did not think the considered big increase would be

received well by the community.

The Fern and Station Streets route would result in a greater than six-fold increase in heavy vehicle traffic, for example 100 vehicles to 649 vehicle per day based on the data.

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Campaign to play key role in local business revival

Girls solving the world’s problems THROUGHOUT 2021, the Rivers Academy of STEM Excellence (RASE) has been working with Young Change Agents to provide local students with exciting opportunities in Entrepreneurial Education.

Throughout these programs, the students have shown great creativity in developing solutions to local problems.

As a result of their

hard work, a group of students from The Rivers Secondary College were invited to participate in a pitch event, organised

by The Academy for Enterprising Girls, open to only five schools from across Australia to celebrate International Day of the Girl.

The students were challenged to produce a pitch to present their best, innovative and entrepreneurial solution to address the problem statement: How might

we increase the uptake of vaccinations against Covid-19 in Australia?

These groups then presented their pitches via a virtual webinar to special guest Senator Jane Hume.

Ava and Linh produced a wonderful pitch based on their idea of producing an informative website with information about the safety and risks associated with the Covid-19 vaccine, frequently asked questions, and

contact details for local vaccination clinics.

Alongside this, they designed an app, which included a game that challenged participants to work in groups and retrace their contact history to identify “patient zero” as a way to show how quickly Covid-19 spreads and how difficult contact tracing is.

This was a wonderful opportunity and the girls embraced it with great enthusiasm.

AS NSW embarks on the roadmap to easing Covid-19 restrictions, the Tweed community is being urged to play a part in helping local businesses through what remains challenging times.

The Why Leave Town campaign aims to keep money spent at participating Tweed businesses in the local economy, especially after what has been a tough period with lockdowns and restrictions.

Supported by Tweed Shire Council, the Murwillumbah District Business Chamber and Tweed Tourism Company, the campaign was launched in Murwillumbah in July as a pilot program and has generated strong interest from businesses and residents.

Since its launch, the Why Leave Town campaign has seen more than 50 businesses and services sign up and more than 100 cards loaded up by locals with almost $8000 ready to be injected into the local economy.

“There was great initial support from the community in loading up the cards and with businesses opening up again, now is the time to use your Why Leave Town cards and keep your money local,” The Foundry Murwillumbah co-owner Deborah Catt said.

“Lockdowns are being lifted and restrictions are being eased but for many local businesses and services, the cost of having doors shut or trading limited during Covid has been devastating.

“At least through Why Leave Town, local businesses know there is money ready to be spent and I encourage anyone who has loaded up their card to go out and help our locals get back on their feet.”

It is predicted that for every $100 spent locally, there is a local impact of $180.

Ms Catt said leading up to the summer holiday and Christmas period, there had never been a better time to get a Why Leave Town card and load it up at one of the two sites in town – The Foundry Murwillumbah and Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwillumbah.

Originally established in Narrabri in regional NSW in 2007, the Why Leave Town program has been recognised for its contribution to helping communities become more economically resilient and has been named a winner in the Resilient Australia Awards 2021

by Resilience NSW. The promotion is now through to the national finals. To find out more, visit whyleavetown. com/programs/ murwillumbah.

Community views sought for new Disability Inclusion Action Plan THE Byron Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2025 is one of council’s most important community documents.

The plan will guide council in creating a more inclusive and accessible environment that supports people with disability to be involved in community life.

Dr Claire Baker, council’s Project Officer Collaboration Lead, said the most important goal for council was to make sure the new plan reflected the needs of the

community, especially for people who were affected by disability.

“We understand the importance of hearing from people with lived experience of disability and mental health conditions to identify the issues for our community,” Dr Baker said.

One in five Australians live with disability which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent, and this increases to two in five in the over-65 age group.

In addition, many people

in our community are carers and support workers and council wants to hear from everyone affected by access and inclusion issues.

“We want to hear from people who live with disability and who experience mental health conditions as well as their families and friends,” she said.

“We’d also love to hear from as many carers as possible, and those who work in this area.

“Access and inclusion is about much more

than the physical environment. It is absolutely essential that council, as much as possible, provides equal opportunities to move around, engage with and take part in community activities.

“Our theme for this DIAP is All Welcome because when something is accessible everyone can use it and when something is inclusive, everyone can take part.

“We want to know what things in the Shire are hard to do and what we can do to help.”

People can contribute feedback in several ways, including an online survey on the Your Say Byron Shire website.

The survey is also available in an Easy Read version that is accessible to a wider audience, such as people with intellectual disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people of all ages with low levels of literacy.

Staff will also be available to talk to or meet with people

individually and there’s also the option for people to register to take part in community conversations which will be scheduled from October to December (both online and in person).

For information about the Disability Inclusion Action Plan and how to contribute go to www. yoursaybyronshire.com. au/all-welcome The closing date for submissions is November 19.

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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Community looks to raise $15m to buy reserve A GROUP of Byron Bay residents are hoping to raise $15 million to buy the Coolamon Scenic Drive Reserve.

Residents are hoping to raise the money to save the reserve from being bought by developers and convert the land into a botanical reserve for local and visiting communities.

Buyer offers close on November 1 and the group is hosting a raffle to raise funds.

Currently, 22 tickets have sold and the amount in the kitty is $5000.

“Just imagine, if 300k people each donated $200 to buy land together ($60M), land could be redesigned and managed into

shared space for picnics, jogging and recreation, and also land care research and preservation,” organisers said.

“We want to enrich the soil and waterways, create non-profit foundations for land protection, sustainable parks and land care management, appoint a non-profit long term management foundation focused on regenerative land care and accessible park lands and fund conservation and structural principles.

“If purchased, the grassy paddocks across to the ocean would become overgrown without the cows.

“Preserving these

pastoral areas are valuable qualities for public access and would be included in consideration equally with the regenerative botanical plans of the land.

“Decisions on maintenance, planning and regeneration would undergo thorough examinations towards selecting community foundation and bodies to ultimately manage future decisions for protected public land.”

You can buy tickets at events.humanitix.com/ st-helena-reserve-byronbay or join the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/Coolamon-Scenic

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Micro grants handed out to assist artists ARTS Northern Rivers has announced a total of 13 recipients of the 2021 Micro Grants.

Responding to the impacts of Covid-19 on the creative community, the continuing Micro Grants project provides funding of up to $1000 to both individuals and organisations from the region to support their creative endeavours.

The individual recipients from across all corners of the Northern Rivers include; Amarina Toby (Amarina Art), Antoinette O’Brien, Andrew McDonald (Citylights Projects), Betty Russ, Erin Robinson, Michael Philp, Rochelle Summerfield, Rubyrose Bancroft and William Walker.

With the assistance of this funding, these recipients will contribute to greater community resilience including creating new artistic work, improving professional skills and audience development.

“Thank you to Arts Northern Rivers for supporting our creative community at such a crucial time. Through the support of the Micro Grants opportunity, I am developing a new website which is essential to the financial viability of my practice in reaching new clients and promoting services that are resilient in the face of ongoing impacts of Covid-19.”

– Andrew McDonald.

The funding will also assist self-managed

cultural organisations including Elevator ARI, Lismore Theatre Company, Murwillumbah Theatre Company Inc. and Small Time Studio in adapting creative spaces as well as digital development.

Following the project’s huge response of applications received from the Northern Rivers creative community, Arts Northern Rivers is continuing to work to find opportunities to support the development of our arts and creative industries across the Northern Rivers region.

For the full list of recipients and their funded activities visit artsnorthernrivers. com.au/micro-grantsrecipients-announced.

THE NSW Government is providing a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and will expand the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate for all eligible small businesses.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said small and medium business owners would be able to open with confidence thanks to a suite of support measures from the NSW Government, as part of the Economic Recovery Strategy.

Under the SME Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee, eligible businesses with an annual turnover between $75,000 and $50 million will be able to apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to compensate for loss of perishable stock, or claim $10,000 for reduced capacity to sell non-perishable items if a local lockdown occurs and they are impacted.

The expanded Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate will be eligible for use until June 30, 2022.

“These measures are key to giving businesses the confidence to plan for the future, which will help reboot our economy,” Mr Singh said.

“The initiatives will

give businesses and workers confidence to purchase stock and invest for the future knowing their doors will remain open as we get our economy firing again.”

The Stock Guarantee of up to $20,000 would be available if non-essential SMEs were forced to shut their doors between December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022 due to public health orders.

“It’s devastating for businesses and their employees when they have to shut due to Covid but the grants will make it easier for businesses to manage their stock with confidence,” Mr Singh said.

“We want businesses to have the confidence to get out and spend and invest in their business ahead of the busy Christmas trading period.

We expect the summer will be a bumper time for businesses as the people of NSW emerge from lockdown and look to support their local, and

we want business owners to know we have their back.”

Mr Singh said the NSW Government wanted to ensure businesses could open with confidence and certainty.

“It hasn’t been an easy ride for businesses across the state and now we are reopening, this should give them some assurance that we will be there for them every step of the way.

“Small businesses will now be able to claim road user tolls under the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, which is being increased from $1500 to $2000.

“The rebate can be used to offset NSW and local government fees and charges and adding tolls to the list of claimable charges is going to make a massive difference to many small business owners who use vehicles for work.”

More information on the rebate and Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee will be available shortly.

October 21, 2021 The Northern Rivers Times

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NSW ABORIGINAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE LAUNCHES Leading Aboriginal businesses have gathered to identify priorities for Closing the Gap implementation at the NSW Government’s inaugural NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Don Harwin said the commencement of regular Roundtables with the Aboriginal business community reflected the importance of economic opportunity as part of the NSW Government’s Closing the Gap agenda.

“NSW is the only state to have a specific, additional priority reform on Employment, Business Growth and Economic Prosperity,” he said.

“We recognise that in addition to their economic contribution, Aboriginal businesses are important vehicles for self-determination and better social and educational outcomes, and we want to develop an investment environment they can succeed in,” he said.

Minister for Finance

and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the event recognised the important role of Aboriginal businesses, as well as their diversity.

“I look forward to further hearing from Aboriginal businesses from across different sectors as we discuss how to better involve them in NSW Government work.

“Central to this is our Aboriginal Procurement Policy, which makes it easier for Government agencies to consider an Aboriginal business when procuring goods and services and will also see more jobs created and more opportunities for Aboriginal businesses,” he said.

The MC for the

Roundtable is distinguished journalist and author Stan Grant, who noted the importance of consultative processes that enable Aboriginal organisations to identify priority areas for government action.

“As MC, I’m looking forward to connecting the voices of Aboriginal business leaders with

NSW Government, particularly in the context of planning a COVID-19 recovery.”

Founder, Director and Program Manager of Aboriginal owned ICT delivery and consultancy firm Patonga Projects Brett Chamberlain said he was looking forward to working with the government and Aboriginal peak bodies

on Closing the Gap actions to drive change in communities.

“We’re particularly interested in supporting digital inclusion and improved access to data, and the Roundtable is a chance for government to listen to and act on our feedback while growing relationships with the Aboriginal business sector,” he said.

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The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

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WHY YOU MAY BE FEELING ANXIOUS EXITING LOCKDOWN After months of being in lockdown, it’s very normal to feel overwhelmed when reconnecting with society.

As we begin to gradually reopen in New South Wales after more than 100 days in lockdown, friends and family joke about bringing notes with talking points when reconnecting – as we’re all potentially feeling a little rusty in the socialising department.

But jokes aside, there are also those who have expressed feelings of anxiety and mixed emotions as we start to return to some form of normality.

Is it normal to feel this way? And how can we best manage our feelings of anxiety?

“It’s very normal to feel anxious about socialising after being in lockdown for so many months,” said Dr Suraj Samtani, clinical psychologist at UNSW Medicine & Health and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). “Studies from other countries have found that a lot of people felt this way during the first few months of reopening after lockdown. Remember that you are not alone in feeling this way.”

Dr Samtani said there

are several factors that may cause individuals to feel anxious as they reenter society. “First, it’s important to remember that COVID infections are a health condition, so it’s human to feel anxious about getting sick. It may be that friends or family have had COVID and we saw what it did to them.

“It may be that we’re worried about our loved ones getting COVID if we start to socialise again. We may also feel this way because we have not been socialising for a long time so it’s easy to lose confidence.”

Allow yourself time to readjust If you are feeling anxious, Dr Samtani said it’s important to go at your own pace and allow yourself time to readjust.

“We know from other countries that people felt anxious about reopening

for a few months and then their anxiety decreased naturally over time. If you are feeling anxious, start with small steps – like meeting one or two people outdoors – and repeat the steps until you feel more confident before moving on to medium steps.”

Simply strategies such as setting time boundaries may also help you get back into the social groove. Rather than accepting openended social interactions, you may feel more comfortable meeting up over a coffee for an hour or so. It’s important to articulate what you’re comfortable and not comfortable doing when it comes to socialising.

Dr Samtani also suggests trusting and following the government’s health advice instead of looking at other unofficial

sources of information.

“Don’t binge watch COVID news and don’t avoid situations if you know they are safe, but take things step by step.

“Avoidance leads to anxiety, but experience leads to confidence.”

Those who are most likely to feel anxious Those who are most likely to feel anxious Individuals in particular pockets of society are more likely to feel anxious about reopening, such as those suffering from financial stress. Dr Samtani said research showed people living alone, who lost income or had economic worries felt more anxious during lockdown.

“Often these are young adults working in gig economies who don’t have savings, migrants or people living with health conditions.

People with pre-existing

mental health conditions are more at risk of feeling anxious due to changes in restrictions.

As children go back to school, parents and teachers may also feel anxious about reopening.”

The effects of reduced social connection on individuals as a result of the pandemic may depend on an individual’s personality.

Interestingly, research from Kingston University in the UK revealed extroverts experienced less anxiety during lockdown.

However, despite individual characteristics, socialising is potentially going to feel more exhausting for some of us compared to prepandemic times as more thought needs to go into socialising safely. As we navigate public health orders that are constantly

being updated, as well as ongoing public health measures such as mask-wearing, social distancing, and entry into venues based on vaccination status, there are additional factors we now need to consider before stepping out the door. And that’s okay.

Just remember, it’s perfectly normal to feel stressed as we begin to reconnect with society.

Sharing your feelings with a close friend or relative will help overcome these feelings.

“It’s important to have someone – like a friend, family member or health professional – you can confide in about your feelings and the changes that are happening. Set up a routine with getting outdoors, exercising and doing activities you enjoy. Helping others can also help us to reduce our anxiety.

Reach out to a friend or family member who has been isolated,” said Dr Samtani.

While there may be ongoing anxiety-related conditions as we gradually reopen, the good news is a study on resilience suggested that we can build resilience during the pandemic by actively seeking social support, finding meaning in our experiences, and helping others.

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The new ‘Loving Local Gift Cards’ make excellent presents, achievement awards and prizes.

Lismore City Council is launching the new community gift cards, and piloting the program in collaboration with the Lismore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

You can load as little as $10 up to $1000 onto cards, which can only be spent at participating businesses in Lismore and are valid for three years. Each card gives the holder plenty of choice.

At a time when shopping locally has

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If you order 20 or more cards in October you will receive your cards free of postage and in good time for Christmas. Place your bulk order here https:// www.whyleavetown.com/ bulkcardorders with the code ‘FREE POST 2021’.

About the gift card program This program is being delivered with Why Leave Town, winner of the Resilience NSW Business of the Year Award in 2021.

WLT works with over 65 councils, Business Chambers, Regional Development

Associations and organisations around Australia. Over the past 10 years, WLT has loaded over 200,000 local gift cards with more than $12 million spent in small local businesses.

The Loving Local Gift Cards keeps money within the community by encouraging people to shop locally in our area.

These cards can only be spent in participating Lismore stores with Eftpos or Zeller terminals.

This means that every time one of these cards is purchased, the money stays local. Shopping locally has a multiplier effect – money gets spent and re-spent here, benefiting our businesses and community.

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DOUBLING DOWN ON DINE & DISCOVER Customers will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine & Discover vouchers up for grabs for NSW residents.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the expanded program will support residents across the State and encourage economic activity as part of the government’s economic recovery strategy.

“From Byron to Bega and Bellingen to Broken Hill, this is about supporting people to get out and have a meal or spend the day discovering their city while supporting

businesses across NSW,” Mr Perrottet said.

Treasurer Matt Kean said the additional $250 million investment by the NSW Government would help businesses

recover from months of restrictions and encourage people to enjoy what they love most.

“We experienced the success of the Dine &

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA Dementia Australia supports mandatory vaccinations across the aged care sector and urges people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and their loved ones, to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment are more vulnerable to contracting severe COVID-19 and once infected, have a high risk of disease-related morbidity and mortality.

“We know that during this pandemic people living with dementia are some of the most vulnerable people in our community,” Ms McCabe said.

Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM said recent research on the impact of the pandemic shows that people living with dementia, especially those in residential aged care, are at risk of worsening dementia and psychiatric symptoms, and severe behavioural disturbances because of lockdown measures and social isolation.

“We need high levels of vaccination across the sector and in the community to protect people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, their families and carers,”

Assoc Prof Woodward said.

“Mandatory vaccination of the aged care workforce will reassure people impacted by dementia and their families that they are supported by people who are vaccinated and significantly less likely to spread the virus.”

“Residential aged care workers are leading Australia’s overall vaccination rates, and these numbers continue to grow. We acknowledge our aged care workers for leading the community in being vaccinated.”

Dementia Advocate Bobby Redman, who is living with dementia, said, “Home-care workers often visit the homes of many different clients each week.

“I feel much safer knowing that, as a condition of employment, my carers are now vaccinated and keeping us safe.”

People living with dementia, their families and carers have told Dementia Australia that despite the high levels of vaccination of staff

and residents, some residential aged care homes have still not been able to offer appropriate alternatives to essential visits and this has resulted in poor physical and psychological outcomes for residents with dementia.

“During this time, the aged care sector is under increasing stress.

For those impacted by dementia, there will be an added layer of anxiety,” Ms McCabe said.

“A focus on promoting social engagement to restore mental health and wellbeing as we move beyond lockdown solutions is in everybody’s best interests.

“Dementia Australia is here to support the 472,000 Australians living with dementia and the 1.6 million people involved in their care.

Please get in touch with our National Dementia Helpline as questions and concerns arise, on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au for webchat, resources and information in other languages.”

Discover program when we reopened last time, which is why we are doubling down efforts with an additional two $25 vouchers - one for Dine and one for

Discover venues,” Mr Kean said.

“We are backing our businesses and helping hip pockets by expanding the program, in addition to extending existing vouchers until the end of June 2022.”

Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said the vouchers would again, be delivered via the ServiceNSW app.

“You’ll find them in your ServiceNSW app in time for Summer or you can contact ServiceNSW and they can send them to you,” Mr Dominello said.

“To date, almost 4.8 million people have taken advantage of the

voucher program since its launch in March, giving businesses a $430 million boost.”

NSW residents aged 18 years and over who are yet to apply will be able to do so until the program ends and will receive all six $25 vouchers.

Participating businesses do not need to reapply.

Those who want to join the program are encouraged to register, download the scanner app and get ready to redeem.

More information will be made available in the coming weeks on the nsw.gov.au website

FURTHER SUPPORT FOR COVID-HIT AG SHOWS The announcement of $25 million in additional Federal Government funding for agricultural shows and field days cancelled by COVID has been welcomed by Senator Perin Davey and the Agricultural Society Council of NSW. Senator Davey said the funding, announced

by Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, recognises the important role agricultural shows play in regional communities and the financial impact COVID has had.

“We have seen shows across the state cancelled - from Berrigan in the south to Casino in the north, from small celebrations like the Batlow Show, to large events like the National Field Days in Orange - every one of these cancellations has come at a cost,” she said.

“Annual shows are the key fundraising opportunity for local agricultural societies.

They fund more than just for the show itself however – they also allow for grounds maintenance and upgrades as well.

“We must never forget the critical role that show societies and showgrounds have played during times of natural disasters.

“During the recent bushfires, our shows provided a vital focal

point for regional communities, throughout one of the most challenging times in living memory.

“This funding is absolutely crucial to keeping these shows going, so that our communities have an opportunity to come together and celebrate the benefits of living in the regions.”

Mr Tim Capp, President, Agricultural Societies Council of NSW, also welcomed the Federal Government’s support.

“The funding support will provide our predominately volunteer-based show societies a much-needed lifeline ensuring consideration and planning for an AgShow in 2022 to begin,” Mr Capp said.

“AgShows are an iconic event providing community connections and wellbeing as well as encouraging agricultural education through competitions and benchmarking of agricultural pursuits and produce.”

The funding follows the cancellation of more than 700 show and field day events across Australia over the last two years, which has seen many shows hit by significant financial losses.

Senator Davey said importantly, the Government support

package also includes measures recognising the challenges faced by showmen and women.

“I’ve worked with Minister Littleproud on this issue, and the way this funding has been tailored acknowledges the significant cash flow pressures facing showmen and women,” Senator Davey said.

“We know that we have to get this right, or we face an exodus of highly skilled participants from local our shows, and that would be a huge blow for our regional communities.

“I’d really encourage local shows, their committees and showmen and women to get stuck in and apply for this funding immediately.”

The Supporting Showmen and Women program has been extended to provide an additional $4 million and will run to 30 June 2022.

Guidelines for the second round of the Program will be announced in the coming weeks.

Further information can be found online at Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days - Department of Agriculture https://www.agriculture. gov.au/ag-farm-food/ infrastructure/ supporting-ag-shows.

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

32 REAL ESTATE NEWS

NO RELIEF FOR RENTERS AS VACANCY RATE REMAINS LOW

By Samantha Elley It is no secret that rental accommodation on the Northern Rivers is tight and unfortunately, figures reported in the Real Estate Institute of NSW’s Vacancy Rate Survey for September are not showing any relief.

While Sydney showed a rise in the vacancy rate, possibly in anticipation of reaching the 70 per cent vaccination rate and coming out of lockdown, the rate for regional areas has stayed low.

“Vacancy rates in the regions remain historically low and have continued to tighten,” said REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin. “(This indicates) that the residential rental market continues to find itself at the mercy of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Since April last year, the residential rental market has experienced a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs across New South Wales, and landlords and tenants alike are doing their best to respond to unpredictable market conditions.

“Let’s hope this unpredictability abates as vaccination levels increase

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REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin.

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and lockdown conditions ease, and we all start to feel some certainty about the way forward.”

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June 21 – 1% July 21 – 1.5% Aug 21 – 1.2% Sept 21 – 0.8%

Vacancy rates for Northern Rivers • April 21 – 0.5% • May 21 – 0.3%

Vacancy rates for New England • April 21 – 1.3% • May 21 – 1.4%

June 21 – 2% July 21 – 1.5% Aug 21 – 1.7% Sept 21 – 1.3%

Vacancy rates for Mid North Coast • April 21 – 1% • May 21 – 0.6%

June 21 – 0.6% July 21 – 1.1% Aug 21 – 0.6% Sept 21 – 0.4%

Residential Vacancy Rate Percentage The REINSW Residential Vacancy Rate Report is based on the proportion of unlet residential dwellings to the total rent roll of REINSW member agents on the 15th of each month.

Carried out monthly, the research – a survey of REINSW member agents conducted by Survey Matters – collects the total properties on agency rent rolls, the number of properties that were vacant on the 15th of the month, and the postcode in which a majority of agents’ rental properties are located.

The suburb-level rates reported by agents are weighted based on ABS Census 2016 Dwelling Characteristics.

The August 2021 report is based on survey responses covering 115,822 residential rental properties.

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SHAWSY AND FENWICK HOUSE UP FOR SALE For the first time in 30 years, both the Shaws Bay Hotel and Fenwick House at East Ballina have come onto the market.

Exclusive agents JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group have been appointed to sell the absolute waterfront properties at a price tag of $30 million+.

Affectionately known as the Shawsy, the hotel lies at the picturesque entrance to the explosive East Ballina growth corridor, which has seen the emergence of large new master planned communities such as the ‘Aureus’ development, linking the area to Lennox Head.

Ballina is experiencing extraordinary population growth, currently estimated at 5% since the onset of COVID has seen Sydney and Melbourne residents relocate families to the sought-after North Coast in droves, according to JLL Managing Director John Musca.

Adjacent to the Shawsy is the spectacular

Fenwick House built in 1886 by Lord Fenwick and considered the best example of opulent Victorian Italianate architecture in the region.

Fully restored to its former glory, entry through huge cedar double doors take you into an entrance hall tiled in traditional black and white checked marble and a carved English mahogany staircase that ascends through an arch to the second storey.

The building would ideally lend itself to a myriad of value-add operating opportunities including a unique boutique hotel, muchneeded coworking or commercial office uses in an undersupplied growing market or breathtaking wedding and function space uses for example. (STCA).

Combined, the Shaws Bay Hotel and Fenwick House reside on over 6,500sqm of site area with an attractive B1

Neighbourhood Centre zoning with absolute water frontage, believed to be the only hotel in New South Wales with a title that actually extends to the beach and waterline.

North Coast hotels have enjoyed unprecedented prominence in recent times with the sale of the Beach Hotel Byron Bay for $104 million, the Great Northern hotel and Lateen premises for circa $80 million, the Lennox Hotel for $40 million and

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The Shaws Bay Hotel and Fenwick House are considered the last north coast NSW hotel that may be available foreseeably, with all others having recently transacted, or being generationally held.

The campaign will be managed by Mr John Musca, along with Vice President Kate McDonald and with the

full support of the JLL’s capital markets and international platforms.

“This is a quite remarkable asset like no other nationally, offering an absolute waterfront location, huge outdoor beachfront beer garden areas and so much scope to integrate Fenwick House and the hotel into a real ‘precinct’ hospitality offering the likes of which does not exist anywhere in the region presently - you can safely say it can never, ever be replicated,” Mr Musca said.

“Whether you’ve made your fortune in mining, software, property or another asset class, there simply cannot be a better way to create a legacy, have a place for your family and friends and make a generational imprint, than by owning the Shaws Bay Hotel and Fenwick House.”

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7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Naomi’s Baby. (PG) Zoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking, in an effort to help a chimpanzee become a mother.

8.30 MOVIE: Dolittle. (2020, PGav) An eccentric physician that can talk to animals searches for a mythical island that is home to a healing tree. Robert Downey Jr, Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen.

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10.30 2018 Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mls, R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

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

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Girl On The Train. (2016, MA15+) 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.15 Art Works. 11.45 Brush With Fame. 12.15am Live At The Apollo. 1.00 QI. 1.30 Sick Of It. 1.55 30 Rock.

2.35 Reno 911! 3.00 Squinters. 3.20 ABC News Update. 3.25 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 The Hive.

5.30 Digby Dragon. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon RocKwiz. 1.00 Abortion Access In The Maritimes.

1.30 The Chemical Valley. 1.55 How To Rob A Bank.

2.40 Chefs’ Line. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. (Final) 9.20 Monica And Sex. 10.15 Hunters. 11.05 Project Blue Book.

11.55 RocKwiz. 12.45am The X-Files. 2.25 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My

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

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Explore. 3.05 MOVIE: Bonnie Prince Charlie. (1948) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Saved & Remade. (Premiere) 8.30 MOVIE: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Demolition Down Under. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek: Discovery. 2.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder.

5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Matildas: Countdown To India 2022. 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Midnight Home Shopping. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 NCIS. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Stanley Ka Dabba.

Continued. (2011, PG, Hindi) 7.25 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 9.25 Legend Of The Guardians. (2010, PG) 11.10 Return Of The Hero.

(2018, M, French) 12.50pm White Tuft, The Little Beaver. (2008) 2.15 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 4.20 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 5.55 Growing Up Smith. (2015, PG) 7.50 I Am Not A Witch. (2017, M) 9.30 It Comes At Night. (2017) 11.10 Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story. (2018, MA15+, Spanish) 1.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast.

8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Down East Dickering.

10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Weird, True And Freaky.

1.05 So You Think You’d Survive? 2.05 Pawn Stars.

2.35 Storage Wars: Texas. 3.05 Timbersports. 3.35 Down East Dickering. 4.35 MOVIE: Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol. (1987, PG) 6.20 MOVIE: Wild Hogs. (2007, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard 4.0. (2007, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.30 That ’70s Show. 5.00 Malcolm. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Monsters Vs Aliens. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Mr & Mrs Smith.

(2005, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Jumper. (2008, M) 11.45 Urbex: Enter At Your Own Risk. 12.45am The Horn.

1.45 Vanderpump Rules. 3.30 Kaijudo: Rise Of The Duel Masters. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 4.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 1.30 Seinfeld. 2.30 The Unicorn. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier.

6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 MOVIE: License To Wed. (2007, M) 11.20 Big Bang.

12.10am Shopping. 1.40 Stephen Colbert. 2.40 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

2pm ABC News Day. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 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 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Buwarrala Aryah. Noon MOVIE: Strangerland.

(2015, MA15+) 2.00 Intune 08: Neil Murray And Shaz Lane. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Project Planet.

4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street.

5.30 Chefs’ Line. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari.

6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 NITV News: Nula.

7.30 MOVIE: The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Ghosts Of Our Forests. 10.30 My Life As I Live It. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Explore TV Viking. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Bargain Mansions Special: Arts And Crafts. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 Flip Or Flop.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 8.30 Barnwood Builders.

9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

Deadly 60. 1.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies.

2.20 The Zoo. 2.35 Dwight In Shining Armour. 3.00 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 4.00 The Dengineers.

4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7.00 MOVIE: Dino Time. (2012) 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.40 Sword Art Online. 9.05 Radiant. 9.30 Close.

1pm Bake With Anna. 1.30 Kitchen Hero Feast.

2.00 Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen. 2.30 Great Aust.

Cookbook. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. 8.30 Jamie’s Food Escapes. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Cook And The Chef. 11.00 Late Programs.

Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 Medical Emergency.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International.

8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. 9.30 Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America. 10.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 11.40 Late Programs.

7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda.

11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones.

2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda.

4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin.

7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 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, October 23 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Annika. (Ma, R) 1.30 Midsomer Murders. (Msv, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 4.25 Landline.

4.55 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (Final, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 12. H’lights.

3.00 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. H’lights.

4.00 Escalation Sensation. (R) 4.30 Five Billion Pound Super Sewer. (R) 5.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rivals. (Final) 12.30 Destination WA. (PG) 1.00 Good Food Kitchen. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 3.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room.

(R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens: Gardens Of Power And Passion. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grantchester. (PG) An airman dies in the police station.

8.20 Shetland. (Ma, R) Sure that Zezi is being held on Shetland, Perez and the team ramp up the pressure on their remaining leads.

9.15 Fires. (Ml, R) Tash and Mott escort locals from a rural area to a community hall for refuge from the fires.

10.10 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) Nonnatus House welcomes a new midwife.

11.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.35 Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.15 MOVIE: True Grit. (2010, Mv, R) 1.15 MOVIE: Predestination.

(2014, MA15+sv, R) 3.00 Monty Python: Almost The Truth. (Malns, R) 4.10 Huang’s World. (Mls, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, PGahv, R) Harry’s life is in danger when he is tricked into competing in the Triwizard Tournament. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

10.00 MOVIE: The Wolverine.

(2013, Mlv, R) After Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, he is soon embroiled in a conflict. Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Brian Tee. 12.30 MOVIE: Kid Cop. (1996, PGv, R) A boy wants to become a policeman.

Alexandra Paul, Edward Albert.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008, PGls, R) Amanda Seyfried.

9.40 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect 2.

(2015, Ms, R) An a cappella group struggles to rebuild its reputation. Anna Kendrick.

11.55 Pearson. (Malv) 12.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M) 1.35 A Current Affair. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Making It Australia. The final five makers are faced with a mega craft challenge: a shed hack.

7.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Brazil. Game 1.

From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

10.00 Ambulance. (PGal, R) Paramedics are dispatched to an 80-year-old patient who has fallen outside in the snow.

However, once they manage to settle the patient inside at home, the crew grow concerned about the condition of his wife.

12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

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. 8.20 Live At The Apollo. 9.05 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.30 Sammy J. 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Ghosts. 10.45 This Time With Alan Partridge. 11.15 Would I Lie To You? 11.45 Unprotected Sets. 12.10am Escape From The City.

1.10 Review With Myles Barlow. 1.35 Gut Feeling.

2.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Letterkenny. 1.35 VICE Investigates.

2.40 Tattoo Age. 3.10 What’s The Catch With Matthew Evans. 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 Celebrity Mastermind. 6.40 The Bee Whisperer. 7.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel.

9.30 The X-Files. Midnight Dateline. 12.30 Insight.

1.30 Stacey Dooley: Second Chance Sex Offenders.

2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Winners. 11.00 Our Town. 11.30 Weekender.

Noon Creek To Coast. 12.30 Sydney Weekender.

1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. 3.30 MOVIE: Jailhouse Rock.

(1957, PG) 5.30 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Crufts Dog Show. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 2pm MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 12.15am My Favorite Martian.

12.45 Explore. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon JAG. 2.00 Matildas: Countdown To India 2022. 2.30 One Strange Rock. 3.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

4.30 iFish. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 MacGyver.

11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 NCIS: Los Angeles. 4.00 The Doctors.

5.00 Home Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.45pm Log Horizon. (Premiere) 3.10 Children’s Programs. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School.

5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents.

9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am White Tuft, The Little Beaver. Continued. (2008) 7.00 The White Balloon. (1995, Farsi) 8.35 Growing Up Smith. (2015, PG) 10.30 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 12.35pm League Of Gods. (2016, M, Mandarin) 2.35 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 4.35 Legend Of The Guardians. (2010, PG) 6.20 Lion.

(2016, PG) 8.30 Once Upon A Time In America.

(1984, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Backyard BBQ Wars. 2.00 The Food Dude.

2.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 12. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 13. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. 10.00 MOVIE: Big Trouble In Little China. (1986, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Malcolm. 2.30 Liquid Science. 3.30 MOVIE: Norm Of The North. (2015, PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: The Big Hit. (1998, MA15+) 12.35am Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 1.35 Mexican Dynasties. 2.30 Social Fabric. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 9.30 To Be Advised. 2pm The Neighborhood. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 10.15 Nancy Drew.

12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 2 Broke Girls. 2.35 A Million Little Things. 3.30 Friends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News. 2.30 Landline. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Think Twice. 4.30 ABC News. 5.05 Planet America. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 ABC News Regional. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Australian Story. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Movin’ To The Country. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Rhodes Across Italy. 3.30 No Passport Required. 4.35 Gourmet Express. 5.30 How To Cook. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 7.00 South Africa With Gregg Wallace. (Premiere) 7.30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. 8.35 Ainsley’s Food We Love. 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

10.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.40 My Life As I Live It. 12.40pm Bamay. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. 2.00 Cricket. 5.00 Indian Country Today. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Going Places. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 MOVIE: Cooties. (2015) 10.05 Good Grief. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00 House Hunters. 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Dream Homes Revealed. (Premiere) 4.30 Building Off The Grid. 5.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 6.30 Log Cabin Living. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 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 Racing Dreams: The Everest. 10.00 News.

11.00 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 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.

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, October 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (Final, R) 3.30 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Small Business Secrets. (PG) 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. 4.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.40 Going Places.

(R) 5.10 Small Business Secrets. (PG, R) 5.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 15. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 11.30 Fishing Australia.

12.00 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 12.30 World’s Greatest Islands. (PG, R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGls, R) 9.00 Destination Dessert.

9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 12.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 1.00 Three Veg And Meat. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 The People’s Cup: Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Restoration Australia: Seacroft. Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.40 Fires. (Mal) Resources are stretched to breaking point when the fire fronts join up creating a megafire.

9.30 We Hunt Together. (Malv) Freddy’s dark history surfaces.

10.15 Stateless. (Mal, R) 11.15 Talking Heads. (R) 11.50 Sherlock. (Madv, R) 1.25 My Mother’s Lost Children. (Ml, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Keeping Australia Safe. (Ma, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Inside Central Station. (M) 8.30 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures.

10.00 Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier. (R) 11.10 Turban Legend: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 12.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.10 Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me. (Mal, R) 2.20 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (R) 3.30 Cocaine: Living With The Cartels. (MA15+ad, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+dv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. A look at a case involving a police officer.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A man from Amsterdam raises suspicions.

8.30 Grace. (Premiere, Mav) A detective finds himself drawn into two investigations that test his instincts and abilities to breaking point.

10.30 Criminal Confessions: Two Fires, One Victim. (MA15+av) 11.30 The Blacklist. (MA15+) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 The First 48: Lester Street. (Mav) 11.00 Cold Case: New Leads Wanted. (PGav, R) 11.50 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) 12.40 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.05 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia.

(PGl) Celebrities flex their culinary skills.

9.10 CSI: Vegas. (MA15+m) Grissom and Sara’s investigation into charges against David Hodges heats up as Internal Affairs joins the hunt. A video game developer’s body is found floating in a fountain before a huge gaming tournament.

10.10 FBI. (Mav) The FBI hunts for a serial killer.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 9.30 Lucy The Human Chimp. 10.40 Big Deal. 11.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.25am Bridget Christie: Stand Up For Her. 1.20 Unprotected Sets. 1.45 In The Long Run. 2.10 Review With Myles Barlow. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Danny’s House. 12.30 SBS Courtside. 1.00 Basketball. NBA. Portland Trailblazers v Phoenix Suns. 3.30 Rivals. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 The Point.

4.55 What’s The Catch With Matthew Evans. 5.55 Underground Worlds. 6.45 Country Music. 7.45 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 8.30 The Tesla Files. 9.20 Criminal Planet. 10.10 Dark Side Of The Ring Confidential. 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Caravan & Camping WA. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 My Road To Adventure. 1.30 DVine Living. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 MOVIE: Kelly’s Heroes. (1970, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 QE2: The World’s Greatest Cruise Ship. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 Getaway.

12.15pm MOVIE: Run For The Sun. (1956, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: On The Beach. (1959, PG) 5.05 MOVIE: From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 7.30 Agatha Raisin. 8.30 MOVIE: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 Scorpion. 1.30pm Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.00 All 4 Adventure. 4.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 I Fish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery. 10.30 Motorcycle Racing.

MotoGP. Race 16. Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

12.15am Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.40pm Wow That’s Amazing. 3.00 MythBusters Junior. 4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie.

4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous. 6.00 Mikki Vs The World. 6.30 Secrets Of Skin. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 The Fairly OddParents. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Legend Of The Guardians. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.45 Lion.

(2016, PG) 8.55 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.35 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 12.30pm The Idealist. (2015, M, Danish) 2.35 Growing Up Smith. (2015, PG) 4.30 Max Richter’s Sleep.

(2019, PG) 6.25 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 8.30 Mammoth. (2009, M) 10.50 League Of Gods. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 River To Reef: Retro. 11.30 Step Outside.

Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Game 16. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

(2016, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rivals. 2.00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken. 3.00 Road Trick. 4.00 Race Across The World. 5.20 Children’s Programs. 5.30 MOVIE: Megamind. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim: Uprising. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde.

(2017, MA15+) Midnight Race Across The World.

1.15 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken. 2.15 Rivals.

2.45 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am This Is Us. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 Neighbours.

11.00 To Be Advised. 2.30pm Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping.

1.30 MOVIE: License To Wed. (2007, M) 3.30 Friends. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1pm ABC News. 1.30 Q+A Highlights.

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 Movin’ To The Country. 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 The Beautiful Bush. 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. 11.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

12.30pm Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 1.30 South Africa With Gregg Wallace. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Plat Du Tour. 6.30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia. 7.00 India Unplated.

7.30 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure. 8.35 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. 9.45 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.15 Football. WKFL. From Western Australia. 12.45pm Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.15 Soccer. Serie A. Highlights. 3.00 Rugby Union. NT Monsoon Rugby Union. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Artefact. 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.40 First Australians. 8.40 Another Country. 10.05 The Fifth Region. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 House Hunters Reno. Noon Dream Homes Revealed. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 2.00 Good Food Kitchen.

2.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 3.30 Log Cabin Living.

4.30 Fixer Upper. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 A Sale Of Two Cities. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 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 Weekend Live. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Fox Sports News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Sharri. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 In My View. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, October 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings.

10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Shetland. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (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 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Inside Central Station. (M, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 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: One Small Indiscretion. (2017, Masv, R) 2.00 To Be Advised.

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 Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 The Detectives. (Mal) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Big Deal. (Ml, R) 12.05 We Hunt Together. (Malv, R) 12.50 Miniseries: The Accident. (Malsv, R) 1.35 The Prince And The Paedophile. (Mas, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum.

(R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 8.30 Saved By A Stranger. (M) 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: With Or Without You. (M) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Bosch. (MA15+v) 11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Mals) 1.50 Deep State. (Mlsv, R) 3.45 Huang’s World. (Mls, R) 4.35 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+a, 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. (PGs) 7.30 SAS Australia: Hell Week. (Mal) Australians try to pass SAS selection.

9.00 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit.

(2019, MA15+av) An unassuming snowplough driver seeks revenge on a criminal kingpin for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson.

11.30 The Goldbergs. (PG) Beverly tries to find a new purpose in her life.

12.00 God Friended Me. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.45 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) 10.55 Nine News Late.

11.25 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia.

Celebrities flex their culinary skills.

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 Just For Laughs Uncut.

(MA15+ls) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

10.10 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) 10.40 To Be Advised.

11.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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. (Final) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Rise Of Animals. 9.35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.05am Escape From The City. 1.00 Red Dwarf. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 30 Rock.

(Final) 2.15 Reno 911! 2.40 Squinters. 3.00 Growing Up Gracefully. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon SBS Courtside. 12.30 Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies. 3.00 Chefs’ Line. 3.30 Julian. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.20 Hypothetical.

10.10 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. 12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 My Road To Adventure.

11.00 Mighty Trains. Noon House Of Wellness.

1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 The Bay. 3.00 Sydney Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Agatha Raisin. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Lady Killers.

(1955, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Brazil. Game 1. Replay. 11.00 JAG. Noon SEAL Team. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 17. United States Grand Prix.

Highlights. 11.20 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.20am Shopping. 2.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous.

6.00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone.

6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 The Fairly OddParents.

9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Frantz.

Continued. (2016, PG, French) 7.35 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 9.35 Max Richter’s Sleep.

(2019, PG) 11.30 The Wave. (2015, M, Norwegian) 1.30pm Lion. (2016, PG) 3.40 Finding Altamira.

(2016, PG) 5.20 Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 7.35 Dark Whispers Volume 1. (2019, M) 9.30 The Host. (2006, M, Korean) 11.40 The Wave. (2015, M, Norwegian) 1.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.30 A Football Life. 12.30pm Caught On Dashcam. 1.30 Weird, True And Freaky. 2.30 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Highway Thru Hell. 4.30 7th Gear. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers.

8.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 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: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 11.00 World’s Worst Flights. Midnight State Of Affairs. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 10.30 The Unicorn. 11.00 The Neighborhood. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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. 11.30 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert.

2.30 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. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food. 2.30 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Asia Unplated. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall.

9.30 Greater Mekong. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Artefact. 2.30 First School At Middle Beach. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe.

3.50 Jarjums. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Music Voyager. 6.00 The 77 Percent. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Card Stories.

7.20 News. 7.30 Road Open. 7.40 Through The Wormhole. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Cold Justice.

10.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Dream Homes Revealed. 11.00 Postcards.

11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon Building Alaska. 1.00 A Sale Of Two Cities. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Lawn & Order. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 9.00 Renovate Or Rebuild. 10.00 100 Day Dream Home. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, October 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (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 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News Afternoons.

4.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 The Story Of The Songs.

(PGad, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From?

(PG, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Railways. (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: A Father’s Choice. (2000, Mv, R) 2.00 Code Blue: Murder. (Malv, 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 Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Good Food Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.05 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury: The Sporades.

Julia Bradbury visits the Sporades.

8.30 Big Deal. (Ml) 9.25 Just Between Us. (Malns) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Q+A. (R) 12.10 Revelation. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Midsomer Murders. (Msv, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Great Canadian Railway Journeys. (R) 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Before We Die. (Madlv) 12.35 The A Word. (Return, Ma) 4.00 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu. (R) 4.55 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. (PGas) 7.30 SAS Australia: Hell Week. (Mal) Australians try to pass SAS selection.

9.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (Ma) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team must protect a hotel full of civilians.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) A travel review of Vietnam.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Premiere, Mv) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 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 and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. Sam and Kilbride clash over a case involving an arms dealer responsible for the slaughter of ATF agents.

11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Ghosts.

9.40 This Time With Alan Partridge. 10.10 Frayed.

11.00 Doctor Who. 11.45 In The Long Run. 12.10am Sick Of It. 12.35 Please Like Me. 1.00 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 1.25 Parks And Recreation. 1.45 Reno 911! 2.10 Squinters. 2.30 Growing Up Gracefully.

3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Portland Trailblazers v Phoenix Suns. Replay. 2.00 Mimi. 2.20 Butter Lamp. 2.40 Chefs’ Line. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.35 Shortland Street.

6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.45 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 10.35 The Devil You Know. 11.25 Detective Chinatown. 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.00 The Bay. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 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 Without A Trace. 12.30am Mighty Cruise Ships. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Garden Gurus Moments.

3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Now And Forever. (1956, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Moonraker. (1979, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Brazil. Game 2. 10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 MOVIE: The Legend Of Zorro.

(2005, M) 4.35 Reel Action. 5.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous.

6.00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone.

6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 8.55 The Fairly OddParents.

9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Max Richter’s Sleep. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.25 A Matter Of Life And Death. (1946, PG) 9.20 Hawaa Hawaai.

(2014, PG, Hindi) 11.35 Tracks. (2013, M) 1.40pm Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 3.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 5.30 Viceroy’s House.

(2017, PG) 7.30 99 Homes. (2014, M) 9.35 The Fog. (1980, M) 11.15 A Prophet. (2009, MA15+, French) 2.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Caught On Dashcam. 1.00 Weird, True And Freaky.

2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Fish’n With Mates. 4.00 The Mike & Cole Show.

4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Outback Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 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: The Adjustment Bureau.

(2011, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) Midnight State Of Affairs. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules.

3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 1.30pm 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. 9.25 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight ABC Late News. 12.30 Aust Story.

1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food.

2.30 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Asia Unplated. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Giada Entertains. 8.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Africa. 8.30 John Torode’s Korean Food Tour. 9.30 Greater Mekong. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Wawu Divine Hope. 1.00 Nuuca. 1.10 My Survival As An Aboriginal. 2.10 Merchants Of The Wild. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Project Planet. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Music Voyager. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Family Rules. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Living Black. 8.30 Benji. 9.55 Paradise Soldiers. 10.50 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Garage Gold. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Selling The Big Easy. 2.00 Renovate Or Rebuild.

3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Lawn & Order.

4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 100 Day Dream Home.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Restoration Man. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, October 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Don’t Stop The Music. (R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (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.

4.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.05 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Railways. (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: Her Last Will. (2016, Madv) 2.00 Code Blue: Murder: The Murder Of John Williams. (Malv, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Desperate Housewives. (Mas, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen.

9.05 Frayed. (Mal) 9.55 Back. (MA15+l, R) 10.20 To Be Advised.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 1.20 Without Limits. (PG, R) 2.20 To Be Advised. 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Australia’s Health Revolution. (M) 8.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Turn Back Time. (M) A 39-year-old is rushed to St George’s.

9.30 Railways Of The Western Front. (PGav, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Europe.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+s) 12.15 The Killing. (Mv, R) 4.35 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+lv, 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. (PGa) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) Two officers spot a couple of motorcycles travelling at breakneck speed. In Geelong, a ute full of hoons is pulled over.

8.30 America’s Got Talent.

A variety of acts perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 The Windsors. (Mdls, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.40 Botched: Most Memorable Celebrity Patients. (Mamn) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Pearson. (Malv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (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. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.30 Bull. Bull contends with a biased jury pool when TAC represents a man who was charged with his high school girlfriend’s murder after he gained notoriety in a true crime series that identified him as a suspect.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Australia’s Lost Impressionist. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Restoration Australia. 11.45 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia.

12.45am Parks And Recreation. 1.10 Reno 911! 1.30 Squinters. (Final) 1.55 Growing Up Gracefully. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies. Replay. 2.00 Counter Space.

2.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.40 Chefs’ Line.

3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia.

5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 MOVIE: The Big Squeeze. (2021, M) 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.00 The Bay. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.50 A Touch Of Frost. 11.00 Bones. 2am Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives.

2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Explore.

3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Raising The Wind. (1961) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only. (1981, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Destination Dessert. 8.30 iFish. 9.00 One Strange Rock. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 17. United States Grand Prix.

Highlights. 3.10 48 Hours. 4.10 Diagnosis Murder.

5.05 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4pm The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous.

6.00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone.

6.30 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.25 Lost In Oz. 8.45 Danger Mouse. 9.00 The Fairly OddParents. (Final) 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 School Of Rock. 10.10 Rage. 11.15 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Remi Nobody’s Boy. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 6.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Princess Caraboo.

(1994, PG) 10.20 The Host. (2006, M, Korean) 12.30pm Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 2.45 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday. (1953, French) 4.20 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.00 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.30 Arbitrage. (2012, M) 9.30 Under The Skin. (2013, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Hard Knocks.

1.30 The Mike & Cole Show. 2.00 7th Gear. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Desert Collectors. 10.30 Storage Wars: NY. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 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: Patriots Day. (2016, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Gambler. (2014, MA15+) 12.15am The Arrangement. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens.

8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier.

11.00 Friends. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

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 King Of Queens.

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. 12.30 The Mix. 1.00 ABC Late News. 1.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food.

2.30 Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food. 3.00 Food Lover’s Guide. 3.30 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.00 Secret Meat Business. 4.30 Asia Unplated. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Bake With Anna. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 License To Grill. 8.30 Tom Kerridge’s Barbeque. 9.00 Food Safari Fire. 9.30 Greater Mekong. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Family Rules. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe.

3.50 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Project Planet. 4.30 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Shortland Street. 5.30 Music Voyager. 6.00 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 6.30 Off The Grid With Pio. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 Card Stories.

7.20 News. 7.30 The Casketeers. 8.00 Wellington Paranormal. 8.30 Red Earth Uncovered. 9.30 Skindigenous. 10.30 News. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 House Hunters. 11.30 Building Off The Grid.

12.30pm Dream Homes Revealed. 1.30 Getaway.

2.00 Restoration Man. 3.00 The Block: Fans V Faves. 4.00 Lawn & Order. 4.30 Garage Gold. 5.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Town.

9.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 10.30 Island Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Alan Jones. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Paul Murray Live. 5.00 News. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Alan Jones. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 PML Later. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, October 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 11.00 The Crown And Us: The Story Of The Royals In Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz.

(PG, R) 1.30 How Deadly World. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Escape From The City. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24.

12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.15 The Eviction. (PGal, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dying To Be Loved. (2016, Mav, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Desperate Housewives. (Mas, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mas) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

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. (R) 8.35 Q+A. 9.35 Secrets Of The Museum. (Final) 10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) (PG, R) 12.15 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 1.15 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.15 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Coastal Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PG) Michael Portillo continues his journey.

8.30 Red Election. (Premiere) A MI5 agent learns of an impending attack.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+a, R) 11.55 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+alsv) 1.55 The Name Of The Rose. (Mav, R) 4.00 Ainsley’s Australian Market Menu. (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. (PGav) 8.30 America’s Got Talent. A variety of acts perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges, including Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, hoping to prove they have what it takes to become a star. Hosted by Terry Crews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) Ritter, Gallo and Violet help plan an event.

12.00 Black-ish. (PGa) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (M, R) 8.30 Love Island Australia.

(Mls) Hosted by Sophie Monk.

9.30 Love Island Australia Afterparty.

(MA15+als) Presented by Abbie Chatfield.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Reported Missing. (Ma, R) 11.45 The Fix. (Mv, R) 12.35 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 and events.

7.30 The Bachelorette Australia.

Brooke Blurton continues her journey to find true love among a group of eligible male and female suitors.

9.10 Gogglebox. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.10 To Be Advised.

11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz.

9.40 Gruen. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 You Can’t Ask That. 11.35 Rise Of The Animals. 12.35am Lucy The Human Chimp. 1.45 Parks And Recreation. 2.05 Reno 911! 2.25 Growing Up Gracefully. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Rainbow Chicks. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Figure Skating. 2019 ISU Grand Prix. Replay.

1.30 Canada’s Waterless Communities: Neskantaga.

2.00 RocKwiz. 2.50 Chefs’ Line. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.10 RocKwiz. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.15 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 My Greek Odyssey. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.00 The Bay. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 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 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Explore. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Some Will, Some Won’t. (1970, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Octopussy. (1983, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 16. EmiliaRomagna Grand Prix. Replay. 10.00 JAG. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 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 MacGyver. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 NCIS. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm Mystic. 3.40 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch.

4.00 The Dengineers. 4.30 Holly Hobbie. 4.55 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 Miraculous.

6.00 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 6.30 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Doctor Who. 8.20 Lost In Oz. 8.55 All Hail King Julien. 9.20 Find Me In Paris. 9.45 School Of Rock.

10.10 Rage. 11.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.10 Jappeloup. (2013, PG, French) 10.30 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday. (1953, French) 12.05pm One Thousand Ropes. (2017, M, Samoan) 1.55 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 3.55 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 5.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.30 Kill The Messenger.

(2014, M) 9.35 The Void. (2017, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Storage Wars: NY. 10.00 America’s Game.

11.00 A Football Life. Noon Caught On Dashcam.

1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Desert Collectors. 3.00 Big Easy Motors. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Alien 3. (1992, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Alien: Resurrection.

(1997, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Supergirl. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 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 Survivor 41. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.20 World’s Worst Flights. 12.20am The Arrangement.

1.15 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker.

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RURAL NEWS 39

Local Cattle Market Reports

LISMORE 170 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday October 12.

Quality was once again mixed and prices were high from start to finish.

Weaner steers with weight sold from $5.65 to $6.20/kg.

Serj Poles sold Charolais steers 8 month, $1,670.

Light & medium steers ranged from $6.40 to a top of $8.85/kg.

Peter Johnston’s Angus steers $7.85/kg, $1,511.

Most weaner heifers sold from $5.20 to $6.80/kg depending on weight & quality.

Heavy cows topped at $3.50/kg, $2,004.

Most of the medium & light cows were bought by restockers $2.60 to $3.30/kg.

838.2c/kg.

Sale Highlights include: A/c CB McClymont sold Angus & Murray Grey Cross Steers 395.2c/kg averaged 675kg - $2,667.60 p/hd.

A/c S & P Wratten sold Brahman Cross Steers 399.2c/kg averaged 621.3kg - $2,480.03 p/hd.

A/c AW Moran sold Hereford Cross Cows

388.2c/kg averaged 530kg - $2,057.46 p/hd.

A/c R & M Smith sold Angus Vealer Steers 810.2c/kg averaged 177.5kg - $1,438.11 p/hd.

A/c AP Franklin sold an Angus Vealer Steer 818.2c/kg weighed 165kg - $1,350.03.

with lighter heifers up to 250kg averaging 569.5c/kg and topping their category at 718.2c/kg.

Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 420.9c/kg and reached a top of 584.2c/kg.

Bull prices remained steady this week with 10 head sold reaching a top of 340.2c/kg and average of 301.6c/kg and 738kg. Steer prices were firm to dearer with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 658.7c/kg and reaching a top price of 782.2c/kg.

Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 520.3c/kg and topped their market at 706.2c/kg.

Vealer prices saw a considerable increase this week with 240 head yarded. Lighter vealer up to 250kg averaged 631.1c/kg and reached a top of

864.2c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 539.3c/kg with a top price of 708.2c/kg.

Ray White Rural held their monthly store sale on Friday 15 October with 493 head sold. Heifers reached a top of 742.2c/kg and averaged 623.3c/kg and 259kg. Steer prices smashed the NRLX record averaging 673.8c/kg and 261kg with a top price of 982.2c/kg. Cows achieved a top return of $2,520.00 whilst Cows & Calves reached $3,680.00.

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GRAFTON THERE were 152head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 12th October 2021.

A smaller yarding this week with only 152 head on offer. Quality was mixed.

Cows sold slightly dearer, however bullocks slipped 15c/kg which was a reflection of the quality.

Young cattle all sold fully firm with light weight Angus steers reaching

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Cow prices were stronger this week averaging 356.0c/kg and reaching a top price of 395.0c/kg.

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40 RURAL NEWS HENDRA VIRUS CONFIRMED IN FLYING FOXES IN BROAD REGION OF AUSTRALIA Scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have uncovered a new type of Hendra virus in flying foxes, confirming the virus can be found across a broad region of the country.

A paper detailing the findings has been published just days after the new genetic type (HeV-g2) was detected in a horse near Newcastle in New South Wales, the most southern case of Hendra yet recorded.

Hendra virus can be transmitted from flying foxes to horses, and from horses to people.

Previous studies had found the virus in flying foxes in Queensland and parts of New South Wales. After monitoring flying fox samples from 2013-2021, researchers at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) found the new genetic type in flying foxes in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.

ACDP is a World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reference laboratory for Hendra and Nipah virus diseases.

Reference expert and CSIRO scientist Dr Kim Halpin said spill over of the disease from flying foxes to horses has still only been reported in Queensland and New South Wales.

“However, because Hendra Virus Genotype 2 is so genetically similar to the original Hendra virus, there is a potential risk to horses wherever flying foxes are found in Australia,” Dr Halpin said.

“It’s important to note that Hendra has never been reported to spread directly from flying foxes to humans – it’s always been transmitted from infected horses to humans. We expect this

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new genetic type would behave the same way.

“And given the similarities, while more research is needed, we expect the existing Hendra virus vaccine for horses should work against this new type too.

“This finding really underscores the importance of research into flying foxes – it’s crucial to helping us understand and protect Australians against the viruses they can carry.”

Another project, called “Horses as Sentinels”, led by the University of Sydney and CSIRO and funded by a Biosecurity Innovation Program grant from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, detected the same genetic type earlier this year in samples collected from a horse from Queensland in 2015. Results of this research are available in preprint: https://www. biorxiv.org/content/10 .1101/2021.07.16.4527 24v3.

Dr Steve Dennis, President of Equine Veterinarians Australia, said the findings are a reminder there’s a risk of Hendra virus wherever there are flying foxes and horses.

“Owners and any people who interact with horses can reduce the risk of infection from Hendra virus and other zoonotic viruses through vaccination of horses or humans where available, wearing appropriate PPE, and seeking veterinary attention for sick horses,” Dr Dennis said.

CSIRO and the “Horses as Sentinels” project team have been working closely with vets and laboratories around Australia to implement improved tests for horses with signs of Hendra virus disease.

More information for horse owners is available at: https:// www.outbreak.gov.au/ for-vets-and-scientists/ hendra-virus Peer-reviewed results

of CSIRO’s flying fox study have just been published in Virology Journal.

More about the study: • Previous studies suggested the black and the spectacled flying foxes were the primary carriers of Hendra virus.

This study found the new genetic type of Hendra in grey-headed flying foxes in Victoria and South Australia, and in the little red flying fox in Western Australia, confirming the virus can be found in four species of flying fox and in a broad geographic range of Australia.

• The new genetic type was first detected in a flying fox sample from 2013, but with technology available at the time the researchers could not fully analyse its genome sequence to

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confirm its identity and understand its significance.

By piecing together, the new virus’ genome from several flying fox samples since then using the latest technology, they discovered it was indeed a new type of Hendra virus.

Ninety-eight flying foxes tested negative to the original Hendra virus, but 11 were found to carry genetic material indicative of HeV-g2.

Flying fox research is crucial to our understanding of the viruses they can carry, the factors that might lead to transmission, and steps we can take to minimise those risks.

Notes about horses and flying foxes • To date, all human cases of Hendra virus infection

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have resulted from direct contact with infected horses.

Direct transmission of Hendra virus from flying foxes to humans has not been observed.

This finding is a reminder of measures that horse owners and people who work closely with horses can put in place to reduce the risk of infection from Hendra virus and other henipaviruses. This includes vaccination, wearing appropriate PPE, and seeking veterinary attention for sick horses.

Flying foxes should only be handled by people who are appropriately vaccinated, trained, and wearing personal protective equipment. Injured or sick flying foxes should be reported to a wildlife care organisation or local veterinarian.

Flying foxes are protected animals, with two species on our nationally vulnerable list.

They are critical to our environment because they pollinate our native trees and plants and also spread their seeds.

Without flying foxes, we wouldn’t have our eucalypt forests, rainforests, and melaleucas.

Biosecurity measures will help to minimise the risk of disease transmission, while protecting these important species and their role in maintaining a healthy environment.

AG FOCUSSED MICE MONITORING TOOL TO KEEP FARMERS ONE STEP AHEAD The NSW Government has today launched an innovative new monitoring tool to both help farmers manage mice population numbers ahead of another record harvest and provide a live snapshot of on-farm rodent activity across the state.

Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall encouraged farmers throughout NSW to use the online

tool to report mouse activity and crop damage to assist their fellow landholders to respond quickly to increasing populations through spring.

“This dedicated monitoring system is just another tool we can give to farmers to help combat the surge in mice we are expecting as we approach harvest,” Mr Marshall said.

“By asking farmers to use mouse chew

cards once a week and record their results by filling out a quick online form, not only can we closely track any rise in numbers, but also see what level of damage is occurring in particular crops.

“These results are then fed into an online dashboard so farmers can see when populations are increasing in their area, which will help them quickly respond

with targeted baiting programs.

“A system like this is only as accurate as the information that is provided, which is why we’re encouraging farmers across the state to regularly engage with this new tool, so it is as useful as possible.”

The monitoring tool has been successfully trialed in the state’s northwest since July and was developed in collaboration with

CottonInfo and the CSIRO. Farmers can find the form, dashboard, and instructions on how to report their own mouse activity on the Local Land Services website at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/ mice.

Mr Marshall said the new tool was just one of the many support measures available to the state’s farmers including rebates for zinc phosphide baits up

to $10,000.

“Almost 700 farmers have already registered for bait rebate support that helps to minimise the financial strain from the mice plague.

Millions of dollars has already been distributed so I encourage farmers to reach out to the Rural Assistance Authority to claim their rebate,” Mr Marshall said.

For more information visit www.nsw.gov.au/ mice.

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RURAL NEWS 41 SUPERCHARGED $14.1M PROGRAM TO SUPPORT NATION’S VEGETABLE GROWERS Vegetable growers across Australia are set to benefit from the next generation of a national extension program aimed to boost productivity and deliver the latest research and development onfarm.

The new $14.1M VegNET 3.0 program is being delivered through Hort Innovation using vegetable industry levies and funds from the Australian Government, and led by Australia’s peak vegetable industry body AUSVEG. Hort Innovation Chief Executive Matt Brand said the initiative represents the single largest research and development investment in the vegetable growing sector’s history, and it’s anchored on bestpractice and what the industry has identified as priorities.

“This supercharged 5-year extension initiative takes a collaborative, local focus, with Development Officers based in 10 growing regions across the country. Each region will receive tailored support that meets local

challenges,” he said.

“This network of experienced professionals will provide evidence-based tools and information in vital areas such as biosecurity, pest and disease management, soil and water management, the supply chain and protected cropping.”

Mr Brand said the VegNET initiative complements Hort Innovation’s dedicated extension arm which was created in 2019.

He said it also builds on the foundation and momentum generated

through previous VegNET programs.

AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote said that having a nationallycoordinated VegNET program will help ensure that growers all around Australia will have access to a consistent, industry-focused extension program that will put their needs first in their efforts to be productive, profitable and more competitive in an ever-increasingly global marketplace.

“VegNET is an important program for our industry,” he said.

“Australian vegetable growers are worldleaders in the production of high-quality, healthy vegetables and are constantly looking for new ways to innovate and grow more sustainably and develop their businesses”.

“AUSVEG is wellplaced to work with well-trained regional development officers, who are strongly supported, to deliver a high-performing, consistent and efficient VegNET program that will meet vegetable growers’ needs.”

Mr Coote said a strong extension network that connects growers with local, regional and international experts will be an important element to the industry’s future success.

“While growers are facing significant issues with labour shortages, rising input costs and an increasingly volatile climate, the industry is well-placed to overcome these challenges and take advantage of the research and services on offer in Australia to improve its productivity and increase its value to help the

agriculture sector meet its goal of $100 billion by 2030,” he said.

The VegNET regional development officers will be based in the following locations: · New South Wales through the Local Land Services NSW · Northern Territory through NT Farmers · Queensland (Bowen-Gumlu and Far North Queensland) through Bowen-Gumlu Growers Association · Queensland (Bundaberg) through Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers · Queensland (SEQ including Lockyer Valley, Granite Belt and Darling Downs) through Lockyer Valley Growers · South Australia through AUSVEG SA · Tasmania through RM Consulting Group · Victoria (Gippsland) through Food and Fibre Gippsland · Victoria (Northern, Southern and Western) through AUSVEG · Western Australia through vegetablesWA

NSW Trade strategy needs the right focus The state’s agriculture sector stands to grow significantly with the NSW Trade Statement if the right supports are put in place, NSW Farmers President James Jackson says.

The NSW Government’s ambitious trade goal could see exports double in the next 10 years, with agriculture in the box seat to benefit. In 2020, agricultural exports from NSW were worth almost $6 billion, and NSW Farmers is already

working on strategies to grow the sector.

“It’s good to see the NSW Government looking at ways to grow the state’s economy, but we know that ideas alone will not deliver results,” Mr Jackson said.

“Agriculture is a major contributor to exports and we need to focus on the opportunity to diversify our sector and get our produce into new markets at a reasonable price.

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According to the Department of Primary Industries, in 2020 the state’s agricultural sector accounted for almost $6 billion – or 10 per cent – of total merchandise exports. Mr Jackson said it was an “engine industry” that brought wealth into our state economy, something that was critical as we look at ways to pay down the

immense cost of COVID to the public purse.

NSW farmers are renowned for producing top quality agricultural products, and there are real opportunities to capture additional value through accessing new markets and leveraging our world-class reputation.

“It’s great to have strategies and trade agents abroad, but we also need to make sure we identify new ways to build upon our existing strengths,”

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“As NSW Farmers outlined in our Growing Our Food And Fibre Future Plan, we are looking to the future and thinking about what it would take for NSW agriculture to reach $30 billion in farmgate output by 2030.

“One of the fundamental ways governments can support the growth of agriculture is through improving policies that create a predictable and stable investment climate

and deal with land use conflicts.”

The NSW Agriculture Commissioner has been working hard in identifying opportunities to improve land use planning and to create a more attractive investment environment for food and fibre businesses in NSW – farmers across the state a looking forward to Minister Marshall releasing this key piece of work and forward reform plans.

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42 RURAL NEWS

MORE SUPPORT ARRIVES FOR STATE’S FARMERS

Almost 500 foreign workers will be added to the state’s agricultural workforce, joining the more than 2,000 whose arrival the NSW Government has already aided, to provide additional support to industry through the COVID-exacerbated labour shortage.

Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said while this would be welcomed news for the state’s farmers, the NSW Government was constantly reviewing its support measures to give industry the best help it can, and that continued today.

“NSW has the cheapest quarantine arrangements and has provided more support for its farmers than any other jurisdiction, whether it be through drought or the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean more can’t be done,” Mr Marshall said.

“This month, an additional 306 foreign agricultural workers from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands will start work on farms across NSW, joining another 175 who arrived

from Tonga just last month.

“They join the more than 2,000 who have arrived since the start of the pandemic, all of whose quarantine has been subsidised by 50

per cent, making our hotel arrangements far and away the cheapest in the country.

“I am constantly working with industry to look for the best ways to overcome evolving

challenges. I’ve recently requested the NSW Department of Primary Industries explore even more opportunities to make things cheaper and quicker for our farmers.”

Mr Marshall said

potential options could include quarantine arrangements in home countries or on-farm, and these would be discussed at the upcoming East Coast Agricultural Labour Task Force, which all relevant states had signed up for.

“These workers come from countries with low-to-zero rates of COVID transmission, and as our own situation in NSW has changed recently, it means we can explore options that were previously unavailable to us,” Mr Marshall said.

To support industry through the COVIDexacerbated workforce shortage, the NSW Government has aided the arrival of 2,500 foreign workers, spearheaded the Ag Workers’ Code, launched the ‘Help Harvest NSW’ website, provided a 50 per cent subsidy for hotel quarantine, and more.

REGIONAL RACING BACK ON TRACK The NSW Government has welcomed the return of crowds of up to 5,000 people to regional racecourses and tracks as the state strengthens its commitment to economic recovery.

Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation and Minister responsible for Racing Kevin Anderson said racing in NSW has led the way when it comes to operating through COVID-19 and now fans of all three codes can once again make their way trackside for live entertainment.

“The three racing codes should be commended

for the way they operated during the COVID pandemic, and it is fantastic to see crowds now returning to the track,” Mr Anderson said.

“As NSW races towards our vaccination targets and restrictions ease, the NSW

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Mr Anderson said the NSW Government has provided record funding to the thoroughbred, greyhound, and harness racing industries to make them even stronger as they recover from COVID-19.

“The NSW Government invested record amounts of funding to support the racing industry over the past 12 months, including $67 million to upgrade regional racetracks. We fixed the funding model for GWIC, freeing up tens of millions of dollars

for the greyhound industry to use on capital investment. and invested $4.2 million for the construction of a new harness racing training centre in Bathurst and assistance to rehome former harness racing horses,” Mr Anderson said.

“The racing industry provides significant stimulus to regional communities, creating tens of thousands of jobs and injecting billions of dollars into to the state’s economy. This support from the NSW Government will only mean those numbers increase.”

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RURAL NEWS 43 DAIRY FARMERS MILK CO-OPERATIVE PAYS PENALTY FOR ALLEGED DAIRY CODE BREACH

The Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative Limited (DFMC) has paid a penalty of $11,100 after the ACCC issued it with one infringement notice for allegedly failing to comply with its publishing obligations under the Dairy Code.

The Dairy Code requires most companies that buy milk from farmers to publish standard form milk supply agreements on their websites by 2.00pm on 1 June each year. These agreements must cover all the circumstances in which the company intends to purchase milk in the upcoming dairy season, so farmers can compare the minimum prices and contract terms on offer.

The ACCC alleges that DFMC did not publish any of its standard form milk supply agreements for the 2021-22 dairy season on its website by the publication deadline.

DFMC has since published all its milk supply agreements on its website.

DFMC is a large farmer co-operative that purchases about 185 million litres of milk per year, which it sources from over 160 dairy farmers located across Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. While DFMC doesn’t process milk, as a purchaser of milk from farmers it has the same legal obligations under the Code.

Failing to publish milk supply agreements on time makes it more difficult for farmers to access key information about the milk supply terms on offer. Many farmers must make timecritical supply decisions in June each year. It is essential that processors and co-ops make their milk supply agreements publicly available by the 2.00pm deadline on 1 June.

The Dairy Code remains a priority for the ACCC. We are continuing to monitor compliance with the Dairy Code, and any breaches detected may result in enforcement action.

GROWERS SET TO BENEFIT FROM AGRICULTURE VISA AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the signing of legislation by the Governor General for the Australian Agriculture Visa, which is a key piece to solving the horticulture industry’s labour puzzle for the future.

As outlined in the regulations that were introduced, the Australian

Agriculture Visa will be a stream of the Temporary Work (International Relations) subclass 403 visa and will offer a 4-year, multiple entry visa targeting short-term and long-term workers.

The visa will include low-skilled and skilled workers from ASEAN countries and will have the ability to be expanded to include other countries.

“This is a significant moment for the Australian vegetable and potato industry, which relies

heavily on an efficient and reliable workforce to get its produce to market,” said AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote.

“The signing shows that the Federal Government has listened to industry’s concerns and acted. We will continue to work with government on the development of the visa to ensure it meets the needs of growers and workers.”

“The Australian Agriculture Visa will complement the existing visa programs

FARMERS DEMAND GOVERNMENT REPAY CARBON THEFT The state’s leading agricultural organisation is calling on the federal government to repay billions owed to farmers.

Costly emissions reduction action taken by farmers to help Australia meet its Kyoto commitments resulted in a surplus of 431 million tonnes of carbon captured – worth more than $30 billion* today.

NSW Farmers President James Jackson said the balance sheet must be squared before the federal government signs up to any deals at Glasgow.

“In Australia we saw agriculture pay for the entire nation’s carbon ‘sins’, with billions of dollars’ worth of carbon taken from farmers with a swipe of the legislator’s pen,” Mr Jackson said.

“That is the statutory theft we have been claiming for a generation – everybody wants to fix carbon, but nobody wants to pay.

“Before government does anything else on such as the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP), Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) and the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) and will offer another avenue for growers to access an efficient workforce.”

AUSVEG has been working closely with the Federal Government on the development of the visa, with ensuring the program’s integrity through high worker welfare standards central

NSW Farmers President James Jackson

emissions, they need to pay their debts and recognise agriculture’s unique capacity to use carbon, not steal it.”

As an industry agriculture is a huge consumer of carbon dioxide, removing millions of tonnes from the atmosphere and turning it into useful things like food. Mr Jackson said this unique role of agriculture was missed by many, and it was time to set the record straight.

“It is our business to to these discussions.

“The new visa will only be successful if the health and safety of workers is protected. Workers who come to Australia to pick fresh produce do so to work hard and earn good money, but we also want them to enjoy the experience and feel safe while they work,” Mr Coote said.

AUSVEG is committed to the Federal Government’s goal of Australian Agriculture reaching $100 billion by

use biology to make all sorts of things out of carbon dioxide and water, no other sector uses carbon dioxide by the megaton like farmers do,” Mr Jackson said.

“If we as a nation come away from Glasgow with an agreement that places more restrictions on agriculture instead of recognising its critical role in feeding and cleaning the planet, we will have failed to address the real issues of carbon emissions.

“You wouldn’t drain a wetland or clear a rainforest for producing emissions (which they do), neither should we unfairly burden an industry that is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.” *Figure calculated on a European rate of $70 per tonne

2030.

“For the Australian vegetable and potato industry to play its part in achieving this ambitious goal, growers require access to a more efficient, reliable and competent workforce,” said Mr Coote.

“We welcome the signing and look forward to continuing the discussions with the Federal Government on the design of this critical programme for our industry.”

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Aussie icon is Winding Back FOR more than 50 years, John Williamson has been capturing Australia in song.

Now, after scoring a spot in the ARIA Hall of Fame, an Order of Australia and 28 Golden Guitar Awards, the music legend is heading back on the road for a new national tour.

The Australian icon will celebrate his 51st anniversary in the music industry in 2021.

Like a dust-covered road train traversing this country, his songs capture the beauty of the landscape and its people and, sometimes, the heartbreak of life Down Under, deftly moving between larrikin humour and touching pathos.

‘Come Back To Me,

Country‘ is John’s latest single released on October 8 and is available on all the usual streaming platforms.

The song was inspired by the loss of freedom due to Covid and describes how ‘country’ does become part of who you are.

John will be performing it live at his concerts.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see him live on his ‘Winding Back’ tour at the Twin Towns Showroom on October 29-30.

Tickets from $39 and can be purchased by phone on 1899 014 014 or online at https:// TwinTownsSales1.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/ salesevent/8420.

Artists get on the muddy trail, finally AFTER being postponed earlier this year, the North Coast Mud Trail is now set for October 23-24.

In its ninth year, the popular mud trail is on again. Grab yourself a map, schedule in your studio choices and get moving around the gorgeous Northern Rivers.

On October 23 and 24, 14 ceramicists will open

their studios to visitors (with social distancing measures in place) so you can meet the artists, discuss their work and processes and find out what inspires these creatives to do what they do.

You will be delighted and surprised by the diversity of work for sale as well as the studios themselves, many of which are in some of the

most scenic locations in the region.

All artists will have work for sale with no two styles alike, so you will find something to satisfy both your soul and your budget.

Journey into the world of the handmade and be sure to note the events schedule if you are keen to organise your visit around demonstrations or artist talks on either

Saturday or Sunday.

Pick up a hardcopy brochure or visit the interactive map online to plan for an immersive, creative feast.

Covid rules do apply and all visitors to the mud trail studios must be double vaccinated (or medically exempt), check into each venue and wear a mask.

For more, visit www. northcoastmudtrail.com.

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CONFIDENCE GUARANTEED AS WE GET BACK TO WORK The NSW Government has committed to provide a Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and will expand the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate for all eligible small businesses.

Small and medium business owners will be able to open with confidence thanks to a suite of support measures from the NSW Government, as part of the Economic Recovery Strategy.

Under the SME Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee, eligible businesses with an annual turnover between $75,000 and $50 million will be able to apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to compensate for loss of perishable stock, or claim $10,000 for reduced capacity to sell non-perishable items if

a local lockdown occurs and they are impacted.

The expanded Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate will be eligible for use until Premier Dominic Perrottet said these measures were key to giving businesses the confidence to open up and plan for the future, which will help reboot our economy.

“Now that we’ve reached the 70 per cent double vaccination target, it’s wonderful to see businesses reopening their doors and welcoming back customers,” Mr Perrottet said.

“These measures will give businesses and workers confidence to purchase stock and invest for the future knowing their doors will remain open as we get our economy firing again.”

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Treasurer Matt Kean said the Stock Guarantee of up to $20,000 would be available if nonessential SMEs were forced to shut their doors between 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022 due to public health orders.

“It’s devastating for businesses and their employees when they have to shut due to

COVID but the grants will make it easier for businesses to manage their stock with confidence,” Mr Kean said.

“We want businesses to have the confidence to get out and spend and invest in their business ahead of the busy Christmas trading period.

“We expect the summer will be a bumper time for

businesses as the people of NSW emerge from lockdown and look to support their local, and we want business owners to know we have their back.”

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the Government wanted to ensure businesses could open with confidence and certainty.

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NEW HARDSHIP PANEL TO PROVIDE MORE BUSINESSES WITH COVID-19 FINANCIAL SUPPORT A new Hardship Review Panel has been established to consider financial support for businesses experiencing financial hardship that do not qualify for COVID-19 business support measures.

The panel will assess on a case-by-case basis businesses which did not meet the eligibility requirements for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant, Microbusiness Grant and JobSaver payments.

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the Review Panel would help those businesses experiencing genuine financial hardship that were previously

ineligible for support payments and grants.

“COVID-19 has affected so many businesses in NSW and even though we have a number of support measures in place, there are still some businesses under severe financial strain that aren’t eligible for assistance for a number of reasons. We want to plug that gap as much as we can,” Mr Tudehope said.

The Review Panel will include representatives from Revenue NSW, NSW Treasury and Service NSW and will make recommendations on businesses’ eligibility for relevant support payments and

grants.

It will consider a broad range of factors in determining whether a business has experienced financial hardship, with the Chief Commissioner of Revenue NSW to be ultimately responsible and make the final determination for applications.

“My message to small businesses is this – no matter what corner of the state you’re in, we will be there with you all the way as we navigate this global health pandemic,” Mr Tudehope said.

Factors that the hardship panel will consider include, for example, whether

the business is an employer, in a highly impacted industry, in an LGA of concern or has unavoidable costs for which no other support is available.

Businesses will be back paid to the fortnight where they can demonstrate the required decline in turnover with the Panel.

Hardship applications for JobSaver are now open with hardship COVID business grants and Micro-business grants to open later this month. See more here: https://www. service.nsw.gov.au/ campaign/covid-19help-businesses/covid19-business-supporthardship-review.

“It hasn’t been an easy ride for businesses across the state and now we are reopening, this should give them some assurance that we will be there for them every step of the way,” Mr Tudehope said.

“Small businesses will now be able to claim road user tolls under the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, which is being increased from $1500 to $2000.

“The rebate can be used to offset NSW and local government fees and charges and adding tolls to the list of claimable charges is going to make a massive difference to many small business owners who use vehicles for work.”

More information on the rebate and Summer Holiday Stock Guarantee will be available shortly.

A blueberry grower in the Mid North Coast town of Woolgoolga has been fined $7,500 for alleged water pollution.

During an inspection of the farm, officers from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) found pesticides being used close to a waterway, and poor storage of chemicals which had allowed the pesticides to enter the water.

The EPA also issued an Official Caution to the grower for failing to keep adequate pesticide application records.

EPA Acting Director Regulatory Operations Janet Sparrow said pesticides can be dangerous and lead to negative human health impacts and wildlife death, if not managed properly.

“Pesticide misuse and poor management can cause serious

environmental impacts, such as contaminated water habitats and soil,” Ms Sparrow said.

“Regular exposure to contaminated environments can also lead to greater risks of negative health effects for communities.”

The EPA issued a cleanup notice to the grower requiring immediate clean-up and disposal of the used pesticide containers on the property.

The EPA will continue to monitor compliance with environmental regulations at farms in the area.

“It’s critical that pesticides are used responsibly on farms to protect community and environment health, including aquatic wildlife,” Ms Sparrow said.

“Keeping up-to-date records is legally required because it helps track how pesticides are used, and can prevent pollution.”

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Genesis has unveiled its first dedicated electric vehicle, the GV60. Though it’s called an SUV by Genesis it’s very coupe-like in its appearance. it’s streamlined from the bonnet to the rear spoiler, has a short front overhang and sits on a long wheelbase at 2,900mm.

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The interior design of the GV60 has what Genesis says “the ethos of the Beauty of White Space’ while seeking to

create a spacious and comfortable interior.”

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be lifting the electric vehicle benchmark to an all-time high.”

With a fully charged battery pack, the powertrain enables drivers to complete shorter drives on all-electric, zeroemissions power. Thus, you can drive a Sorento out of covered carparks such as those in major shopping centres and high-rise apartments.

Energy storage is managed by a 14kWh Lithium-ion polymer battery pack located under the vehicle floor. The large battery capacity allows the PHEV to travel up to 68km on electric power alone.

“The Sorento PHEV promises to push boundaries as one of the most versatile, practical and spacious plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, and with the Sorento being an award-winning package, I couldn’t think of a better time to introduce the PHEV into the line-up,” said Kia’s Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith.

“Along with Niro range, the Sorento PHEV is another stride in the right direction towards a greener future. With the introduction of Sorento HEV and the highly anticipated EV6 next year, Kia will

“Supply limitations impacting the automotive industry as a whole, combined with Sorento’s global popularity, has steered us to offering the Sorento PHEV in only the top of the range GT-Line for now.”

With the integrated Type 2 charging socket, you can use the standard 3-pin cable supplied with the PHEV - Type 2 to Type 2 cable or the charging point’s own cable. The 10.25-inch navigation unit displays nearby charging station locations and information.

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Mental Health Month (October 2021) is a compelling time to raise awareness around the number of mental health related issues, and the existing stigma still associated with mental health concerns, said yourtown Chief Executive Officer Tracy Adams.

Kids Helpline, a service of yourtown, says mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide-related issues accounted for 61% or 59,527 of all counselling contacts made last financial year by children and young people.

“There is evidence that seeking professional help by boys or young men may not be improving as much as we would have hoped. We continue to see the portrayal of mental ill-health in a way that perpetuates stigma and

myths about mental illness.

We are keen to encourage and normalise help-seeking behaviours in males of any age,” said Ms Adams.

Latest data reveals young males have the lowest rates of seeking professional help from Kids Helpline with numbers across all age cohorts falling way behind young women, particularly for those from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island backgrounds, or those in rural or regional areas.

Data released today shows only one in five (22 %) counselling contacts to Kids Helpline are from young men while more than three in four (77%) are from girls.

Since 2011, the proportion of contacts for males has decreased significantly going

from about one-third to only one-fifth of all contacts to the service.

“We know that help-seeking behaviours of young men is still very low. This is very concerning and suggests that young males may still feel stigma around mental health and fear that it will be seen as weak to seek help, or to talk about feelings,” continued Ms Adams.

Ms Adams said, “with COVID-19 continuing to impact the way we live, socialise and gain education it is more important than ever for young men to reach out and seek support when they need it. However it is simply not enough to ask them to reach out. We also need to design services to meet their needs, ensure that we build on the

work done to date to reduce the stigma of mental health and promote positive role modelling so that young men have an example to follow.”

“Beyond the pandemic, mental ill-health in young people is likely to be significant and long-lasting. Kids Helpline offers phone, WebChat, email and peer-to-peer group counselling as well as a range of resources.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics annual figures released today show that 876 people died due to suicide in NSW during 2020, at a rate of 10.5 suicides per 100,000 people. While this is a decrease from 937 suicide deaths at a rate of 11.4 per 100,000 in 2019, it is far too high and underscores the continued need for prevention to be a top priority. NSW provides its own monthly reporting of suicides across the state through the Suicide Monitoring and Reporting System which provides estimates on suspected and confirmed numbers, using data collected from NSW Police and the State Coroner. This provides regular and timely information and records that in 2020 there were 896 people reported as

suspected suicide deaths in NSW. This number varies slightly from the ABS report, which counts the number of people whose suicides have been confirmed or are being finalised through the coronial process. Taken together, they confirm that continued effort and focus is needed in the ongoing priority to reduce suicide in the community.

NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey said while it is too early to gauge the impact of the COVID pandemic or natural disasters based on the 2020 data released, there are a number of emerging trends creating concern.

“While we do not yet have clear data on the impact of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates, we are seeing increased demand for suicide prevention support services, increased mental health presentations in emergency departments, and greater use of mental health services booked through Medicare.

“Families, friends and communities across NSW are devastated by the impact of suicide, with an estimated 17

lives lost each week. These are not just statistics, each number is a person with their own story leaving bereaved loved ones behind. Tragically, suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15–44 years,” Ms Lourey said.

“In updating the Strategic Framework for Suicide Prevention in NSW the lived experience of people who have lived with suicidal thoughts or through a suicidal crisis, those bereaved by suicide and people caring for those who live with suicidal thoughts will be critical to our review. Together with other stakeholders and experts, we will be able to look behind the data to understand what’s really happening in our communities, what people’s own experience sheds light on and what types of interventions and support are most effective.”

The Strategic Framework for Suicide Prevention in NSW 2018-2023 launched in 2018 was followed by the Premier’s Priority Towards Zero Suicides Initiative which aims to reduce the suicide rate by 20 per cent from 2018 to 2023. This Initiative has provided $87 million to leading practice crisis care and support,

building local community resilience and improving systems and practices to reduce the suicide rate in NSW. Additional funding has been provided in response to increased demand, including $8 million for programs in regional NSW. The updated Framework will provide a set of key directions for a five year, whole of Government strategy to reduce the rate of suicide, draw upon best evidence and contemporary service approaches, build upon the work achieved under the Towards Zero Suicides initiative, and embed community responses and the voice of lived experience of suicide, suicidality, bereavement and caring.

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Bowen Therapy Bowen Therapy is quite simply one of the most straightforward and effective ‘hands on’ therapies available.

It is a system of subtle and precise rolling type moves called “bowen moves” which aim to disturb the muscles, tendons, nerves and fascia.

The moves are performed using the thumbs and fingers applying only gentle, non invasive pressure. During the treatment there are periods

Five ways to make post-lockdown picnics in the Northern Rivers Sun Safe With lockdown restrictions easing this October, throughout the Northern Rivers, residents are sure to be planning their outdoor get-togethers with loved ones. Cancer Council NSW is sharing their sun safe post-lockdown picnic guide to protect everyone from harmful UV rays.

As the weather heats up, the UV across the state hits high levels, meaning irreversible damage is happening to unprotected skin, the type that can cause skin cancer. As people start to gather outdoors, it is important to practice sun safe behaviours.

Graham Hearn, Community Programs Coordinator at Cancer Council’s Byron Bay office, said Cancer Council wants to make it as easy as possible to enjoy outdoor gatherings in a sun safe way.

“Many of us are already enjoying Covid-safe picnics, and there’s lots of ways you can make sure you’re protecting yourself from the sun. Here are our top five tips.

1. Pack a sun safe picnic bag that includes plenty of sunscreen, sunnies, and some spare sun safe hats. Pick a sunscreen that you like best – there are plenty to choose from. I love the Cancer Council Active range because it feels light and non-greasy on my skin – perfect for the hot weather we have coming up.

2. Hitting the beach for your picnic? Check out Cancer Council’s new Journey of Hope range – a limited-edition swimwear collection that features artwork by Indigenous artist, Riki Salam. The UPF 50+ range has pieces for the whole family and promotes awareness about how cancer impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

3. Stay hydrated and cool. While UV from the sun

can still do damage on cool and cloudy days, make sure you manage the heat by staying hydrated. You can add fresh fruit or citrus to your water to add flavour and make it extra refreshing.

4. Find a spot under a tree or take a beach umbrella. Having your Covid-safe picnic in the shade will protect you from the sun and keep you cool.

5. Download the SunSmart app for UV reminders, tips, and sunscreen advice. Looking at the SunSmart app in the morning has become part of my everyday routine. It tells me the recommended sun protection times in my local area. During spring UV levels are high most of the day, and the best way to protect our skin from the harsh UV rays is to use as many forms of sun protection as possible.

“Whether you’re having a picnic, heading to the beach, going for a walk or playing sport, remember to Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek out shade or bring your own and Slide on some sunnies,” said Graham.

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in which the client is left resting to allow the body to absorb the gentle moves that have been performed. This gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments which help to relieve tension, reduce pain and initiate the healing process.

Bowen Therapy encourages the body to realign itself; there is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used or needed. It is not a form of massage.

How Can Bowen Therapy Help You? If you’re suffering with neck, shoulder or back pain, migraines, body misalignment, jaw pain, stress and any other annoying thing you’ve been living with, then Bowen Therapy can help you with this very gentle technique and you don’t have to get undressed to receive it. You just relax the whole time and enjoy the experience. The treatment continues to work and flow through your system for about 7 days. A course of three sessions is recommended to get the best results.

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Aries Mar21 21 - Apr ARIES MAR - APR 19 20 Inappropriately you’re demanding too much of others and trying to enforce you will on them – not everyone feels the way you do! This philosophy of life is not in any way sustainable or indeed even desirable, call a halt, unless you want to provoke others into opposing you. Instead try to maintain and show the more positive aspects of your personality. Encourage others and empower them with some upbeat support. They really appreciate the consideration and understanding you’re able to give them. In matters of the heart you’re not in the least bit shy. This week you’ll want to put your seduction skills to good use. But unfortunately from the outset, you’re far too direct and forget about being playful and open to whatever possibility arises. Your relationship also appears to be under some pressure; you seem to be looking for confrontations over the slightest thing.

Taurus Apr - May TAURUS APR 2021 - MAY 20 21 Although you feel confident and ready to make improvements both at work as well as on the home front in ways you have not attempted before. It’s easy for you to lose control and become embroiled in arguments which can cause problems that dent your pride. The maxim to follow is; to think twice before you act and proceed one step at a time with extra caution. Don’t let yourself be so easily provoked, consider situations sensibly before you finally make a decision about the most effective way to proceed. You encounter difficulties due to your lack of consideration. You feel rather passionate; a quickie is certainly exciting, but not recommended all the time. If you’re able to slightly curb your enthusiasm, the thrill of anticipation makes it worthwhile; give your partner pleasure from sustained love making as well. If single, you need to relax; control your lust and passion.

GEMINI MAYMay 21 - JUNE Gemini 22 - 20 June 23 You’re confident, composed and persuasive. You cope ably with each and every situation you’re faced with, without experiencing too many problems. Others notice how assertive you are and it’s likely that any type negotiation you’re involved in will turn out to be successful and to your advantage. Similarly in your relationship you enjoy a new found level of pleasure that is satisfying and stimulating for you both. If you’re single use your excess verve and energy to enjoy some sporting activity. You have a blissful time with your lover and experience wonderfully idyllic moments. You’re getting a lot of positive feedback from those that you care about most; you’re friendly and relaxed manner is valued by everyone, which helps you strengthen your existing relationships or revive long standing acquaintances; you’ve been considering, especially romantic ones.

Cancer Jun - Jul CANCER JUN 21 -24JULY 22 22 Instead of always attempting to get your own way, and endeavoring to persuade others to help you, you instead find you have enough energy yourself to work a bit harder and accomplish what you need. If tempted to argue with others it’s far better to give in, especially if what’s under dispute is of little significance. There is nothing to stop you holding on to what you believe in and waiting for a more favorable opportunity to put your point across, when you have thoroughly thought it through. If you’re encountering problems in your relationship, you’re probably the one to blame. As long as you keep trying your partner’s patience, you won’t get the peace and harmony you so want. Convince them with a compelling argument, rather than using the bruteforce. If you take the middle way of compromise, much of the problem will dissolve into the ether and be forgotten.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 Assert yourself and others follow your lead. You don’t have to be too concerned about getting your own way, the stance you take is overwhelmingly convincing with regard to most matters you have to deal with. So consider discussing everything that is important while you are in such convincing form. Be determined but not obsessive about certain issues, if you find some situations problematic then move on and take a different tack. Expand your field of expertise you’re likely to succeed regardless. Again and again you prove you’ve great diplomatic skill. You’re settling quarrels or dealing with an on-going upset in your relationship – you definitely have the right personal approach! You should spend as much time as you can with your lover, the person you care about most. If you’re living alone, you’ve a great chance to change this now. Simply be a little courageous!

Virgo Aug2324 - Sep VIRGO AUG - SEP 22 22 Asserting yourself in a meaningful and pleasant manner you’re able to motivate others and if need be respond positively to those who seek your advice. Your reserves of energy stand you in good stead and as long as you prioritize what is important you are likely to succeed.

Such an unwavering approach earns you the respect and support of those close to you. You’re able to pay attention to detail, not demand too much, accomplish what you set out to achieve and take full responsibility for the outcome. Being fair-minded about your own interests and those of your lover will bring about mutual respect; especially if you live in a long-term relationship, you’re able to make the necessary compromises that will stand the test of time. If you’re single the chances of success are good too, thanks to your confident appearance you make a lasting impression on those you meet.

LIBRA SEP - OCT 22 23 Libra Sep2323 - Oct Really determined you refuse to take no for an answer. Your boundless energy requires patience to be effective, enabling you to be extremely dominant and self-confident. This may involve high potential for arguments in your private life. Therefore exercise patience and modesty; you will be appreciated more rather than being so ruthless. Try to compensate for your surplus energy by doing sports. An extended cross county run or some lengths at the pool are ideal ways to let off steam. This way you not only work on your fitness but eventually will find your inner peace.

Your hyper-energy level is particularly noticeable.

You’re ready to tackle some of the tensions that have built up over time between you. Be careful that you don’t overwhelm your lover. Not everyone can keep up or cope with such a passionate approach! The same applies if you’re single and looking for a relationship.

Don’t rush; instead wait for the things to come to you.

Scorpio Oct2324- NOV - Nov SCORPIO OCT 21 20 Your increased self-confidence helps you to establish important ties with influential and good-natured individuals. What you have to say endears others to your way of thinking and encourages them to support you in your endeavors. In both your professional and private life your company is sought after and appreciated. As a guest you are likely to cause quite a stir with your encouraging and level headed approach to life. All who have the pleasure of meeting discover you are stimulating company. You’re perfectly equipped for your current relationship or if single a potential new romance. You’re confident and full of energy and able to cope with almost any situation concerning your love life. Your partner sees you’re lots of fun. Remain true to yourself and don’t be arrogant! As easy as it’s for you to impress someone, they can just as easily become tired of you!

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 Your dynamic methods significantly help promote any project you undertake. The level of efficiency and thoughtfulness you display enhances your position in the workplace and enables you to satisfactorily deal diplomatically with any ongoing disputes. Make the most of the confidence you command by showing some consideration for your friends and those you care about most, let them know how you appreciate what they do for you and how important their support they provide is. If single you’re up for new romance or if you are in a relationship you’ll be ready for some enjoyable times with your lover. Don’t hesitate to try out things that you’ve always wanted to try! If possible spend a weekend in a nice hotel or if you can’t do that use your imagination - if your relationship is special to you, make some stimulating plans and put them into action.

Capricorn CAPRICORN DECDec 22 - 22 JAN-19Jan 20 Practice more self-restraint, far too easily you feel you’re deliberately provoked, even over the slightest matters. Without warning your excess energy erupts in a bad temper.

Obviously this isn’t acceptable to those you know, self-discipline and compromise is essential. Such relentless behavior results in problems both at home and at work. Watch out that these excesses don’t become a noticeable feature in other areas of your life. You need to be more self-aware and make sure that it doesn’t. Concentrate on what is really important, namely your lover or if single someone you desire! Do not to bring work related issues into your love life. Instead find relaxation and pleasure by snuggling up together or giving each other a comforting massage. Tensions can easily be resolved by lovemaking! Be prepared to make the extra effort when you know it’s needed.

AQUARIUS janJan 20 - 21 feb-18Feb 19 Aquarius Impressing others with a certain level of competency, you’re able to demonstrate that taking on new and challenging tasks is a good test of your abilities. You want to show exactly how capable you are and demonstrate your enthusiasm to those who matter most. Aside from your working environment, catching up with leisure and sports activities provide you with high levels of excitement, satisfaction and fun. An even bolder approach reveals possibilities to improve involvement on the romantic front. Lady luck is on your side.

You’re able to openly deal with outstanding issues and sensitively contribute towards making your relationship more easy-going and pleasant; enhancing the happiness you share. Singles shouldn’t be surprised about attracting growing interest as well; you’re able to bewitch anyone you meet. Get out and bask in the admiration of others a bit.

PiscesFEB Feb PISCES 19 -20MAR- Mar 20 21 You are capable of being extremely productive and making a success of whatever you do. However be careful of over-reacting if you feel threatened; you tend to respond bad-temperedly or even insensitively. Hold yourself back if confronted and refrain from making enemies or from the temptation to deliberately provoke others, behavior like this is very unproductive and likely to cause you unwanted problems. Step back from time to time and use your energy both purposefully and thoughtfully!

It’s difficult for you to control your irritability with your partner it seems you’re ready to take every opportunity to argue with them. For the person that loves you, your conduct is a real turn off. You should try, by any conceivable means, to control your anger and be more open to a possible compromise.

Otherwise it’s likely that your relationship could be seriously at risk.

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IN MEMORIAM 59 Memoriam

Raymond Bottrell - McLaren

Forever in our Hearts and Never Forgotten

Memoriam

ANGELO POLESE

Geoffrey Allan SAVINS

Passed away peacefully on 11th October, 2021 at his Casino home.

Aged 96 Years.

Beloved husband of Linda.

Much loved father & father-in-law of Caterina & Ron Gunther, Ana & Stephen Grant, Dino & Helen, and Orietta Essery.

Cherished Nonno of his 7 grandchildren & 16 great-grandchildren.

Loved and sadly missed by all the Polese & Rigo families.

7.12.1934 – 19.10.2011

Garry Allan SAVINS 21.2.1957-10.11.2000

We think about you always, We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will Losing you the way we did Will always seem unfair So we’ll hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again

Kerrie and Mick

Funeral Notice

So dearly loved and sadly missed by all their families

Reposa in Pace Due to current Covid restrictions, Angelo’s funeral service will be held by invitation only this THURSDAY 21st October, 2021 commencing at 1.00pm in The Arentz Chapel, Parkview Funeral Home, 41 Walker Street, Casino followed by a private cremation.

Livestreaming will be available at the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/1381526 In lieu of flowers, donations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated.

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Maximum Chapel capacity 50 fully vaccinated guests ONLY. • Current Public Health Orders demand proof of double vaccination before entering our premises.

• Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

• Ensure social distancing is maintained at all times.

• Masks are mandatory.

Death Notice

In loving memory of

Neil James Raymond

15th August 1954 - 12th October 2021

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Much loved father and father inlaw to Paul and Anastasia, Christine and Malcolm.

Treasured Grandad to Lilly, Hunter and Reggie.

Loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Due to current COVID travel restrictions, a memorial will be held for Neil at a later date, allowing family to be part of this celebration of life.

Please email aitchisonce@gmail.com if you wish to be advised of the arrangements.

These pages are reserved and dedicated for the dearly departed

Funeral Notice

KENNETH JAMES LYNES 28.09.1940 – 15.10.2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Lynes, formerly of Evans Head & late of Casino.

Beloved husband of Jeanette (decd) & Linda.

Loved & loving father of Shaun, Damien, Byron, Merridee and their partners.

Cherished Grandpa to his 14 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild.

Brother to Ted, Chas, Sid and Janice.

A special friend to many.

Loved by all.

“Homeward Bound” Due to current Covid restrictions, Ken’s funeral service will be held by invitation only this FRIDAY 22nd October, 2021 commencing at 2.00pm in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Canterbury Street, Casino followed by burial at Casino Lawn Cemetery.

No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

Livestreaming will be available at the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/1388896 •

Maximum Church capacity 80 fully vaccinated guests ONLY. • Current Public Health Orders demand proof of double vaccination before entering our premises.

• Please bring a suitable mobile phone for compulsory QR code sign-in.

• Ensure social distancing is maintained at all times.

• Masks are mandatory in Church.

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Summerland Credit Union, a Division of Summerland Financial Services Limited ABN 23 087 650 806 Notice is hereby given that the 39th Annual General Meeting of Summerland Credit Union, a Division of Summerland Financial Services Limited will be held on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at Head Office, 101 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480; or via Microsoft Teams, commencing at 6:00pm NSW Daylight Saving Time.

AGENDA ORDINARY BUSINESS 1. Minutes of the 38th AGM held on 6 November 2020; and General Meeting held 23 June 2021 2. Presentation of the Chair’s Report 3. Presentation of CEO’s Report 4. To receive and consider the Statement of Accounts, Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 5. Election of Director by resolution 6. General Business: To consider any other business of which due notice has been given in accordance with the Constitution Proxies Should you be unable to attend the AGM, you may still vote by proxy. A member who is entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting and vote is entitled to appoint a proxy. A proxy need not be a member. A member who is entitled to cast 2 or more votes may appoint 2 proxies and must specify the proportion or number of votes each proxy is appointed to exercise. To be effective, the appointment of a proxy must be received by the Returning Officer for Summerland Financial Services Limited in the Reply Paid envelope provided with the proxy form at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A proxy form can be obtained by contacting your local Summerland Credit Union branch or by phoning 1300 802 222.

Copies of the Minutes of the 38th AGM held on 6 November 2020 and General Meeting held 23 June 2021 are available by contacting the Company Secretary by emailing ceoadmin@summerland.com.au or telephoning 1300 802 222.

Notes Due to COVID-19 restrictions it is essential you RSVP; and do so before 9 November on 1300 802 222.

You will be provided a link to attend the meeting online via Microsoft Teams, if you would like to attend.

October 2021

By Order of the Board, Company Secretary

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Applications are invited for the position of SCIENCE LABORATORY ASSISTANT 30 hours per week commencing January 2022 The successful candidate will work within the Xavier Catholic College Science faculty and support staff and students To view the full position description and apply, please visit careers.lism.catholic.edu.au Applications close on 29/10/2021

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THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER MACHINERY AUCTION A/C R. & U. CAESAR NEWRYBAR 10AM

A/C ROSS & URSULA CAESAR 727 Hinterland Way, Newrybar

FARM GEAR: Set of steel cattle yards, mobile 1 tonne grain feeder with creep gates, hay ring, Electric fence gear, solar energiser, molasses lick roller, cattle ear tags, etc.

MACHINERY: Massey Ferguson 275 4WD Tractor (2,360 hours), Nobli 2.3m mulcher, TCM petrol forklift, pasture harrows, Big Dog zero turn, Toro zero turn, 5ft slasher, 1 tonne feeder, Jarrett single tyne ripper, posthole digger with 2 attachments, 60” rotary hoe, hay rake, irrigation pipe (PTO), 4” irrigation hose (50m), Electric cement mixer, Wick wiper, 400ltr steel fuel tank, gantry, hay spike, block splitter, bank mower, fertiliser spreader, rear blade, 3pt linkage 4-in-1 bucket, 13 spring tyne rippers, plain wire spinner, Silvan sprayers, foam marker, Shindaiwa chainsaw.

SUNDRIES: 11hp 5Kva generator, drop saw, compressor, slasher gearbox, roofing iron, landscape sleepers, Besser blocks, bricks firewood (7 pallets), timber, water cube, farm trailer, house hold pressure pump, good lot of tools.

See website for photos TERMS: Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer Day of Sale.

DIRECTIONS: Property is on Ballina side of Newrybar Village.

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CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM Would you like to join a friendly local community group? Crawford House Museum and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have openings for people of any age to volunteer in administration or in the museum. No experience is necessary, as training is provided. If you’re on a JobSeeker payment and 55 or older, it’s the ideal way to meet your mutual obligation requirements.

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SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information.

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COMMUNITY ON-THE-VERGE This food garden is for all. Food is free. Plant, water and tend. There is a Working Bee to develop the Community Garden in the grounds of St Bartholomew’s Church on The Avenue Alstonville, Saturday 30th October from 2 to 4pm. Enquiries ma@anglicans.live and 02 66280231.

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BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina.

Closed until Saturday 4th December.

Toys may be returned on Saturdays, 10am - 1pm, or phone 0411719074.

RICHMOND-TWEED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY The Richmond-Tweed Family History Society is holding a seminar on Saturday 6th of November, from 10.00am-4.00pm, at The Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street Ballina.

The guest presenter is Helen Smith, Helen has written a number of books and has spoken to a wide variety of audiences nationally and internationally including conferences, cruises, expos and societies on family history research. Seminar Topics - Getting the Most Out of DNA, DNA problem solving with Case Studies. Trove not just newspapers. Where there’s a Will there should be a genealogist.

Cost: Personal attendance, for fully vaccinated, $35 includes presentations, discussions of topics, sandwich lunch, tea/coffee. Digital Attendance $20 per email address.

Payment Directly to: Greater Bank: BSB 637000 Account: 720036355.

Ensure your name is referenced in the payment instructions.Website: https://www.rtfhs.net.au Enquiries: Richard Goss 0418 356 527.Email: presidentrtfhs1@yahoo.com PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The next meeting of the Probus Club of Ballina Waters will be held at the Cherry Street Sports Club on Wednesday 20th October, commencing at 10.00 am. Members are reminded that new Covid-19 restrictions apply, including the requirement that proof of vaccination or a medical exemption be provided to the venue. Other functions for this month include a drinks and nibbles outing, and a luncheon on Friday 28th October.

This club is a mixed club, and men, women and couples are welcome and are invited to join this friendly social club. Further details are available from the Secretary Faye on 66866585.

BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILLARY Our monthly meeting at the RSL, which was due to be on 3rd Tuesday of October has been postponed to Tuesday 26th October at 1.30pm.

This is just for this month only.

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 5pm for 5.30pm.

Place Cherry St Sports. Meet beforehand in the club for social time before the meeting – contact ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@ gmail.com RAINBOW REGION DRAGONS REGATTA Unfortunately, the difficult decision has been made to cancel our Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club (already once postponed) October 9-10 regatta. There are too many COVID unknowns to continue

The Northern Rivers Times October 21, 2021

64 COMMUNITY NOTICES planning for an event only 6 weeks away.” Rainbow Dragons’ regattas normally attracts clubs from South East Queensland and as far south as Camden Haven for a big weekend of racing and carnival vibe. So even if regional NSW lockdowns eased, to have one without the other would not be an authentic Rainbows Regatta. Our regatta will be back in August 2022.

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 on 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 email Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com Webpage: https://3209990. toastmastersclubs.org/ BALLINA LIFEBALL Each Tuesday (9:30-11am) at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. Come and join us for exercise, fun and friendship.

Contact Yvonne 0448004161.

BALLINA MAHJONG 15TH OCTOBER 2021: Lorna Simpson 1, Jan Rhodes 2, Jan Boardman 3, Joy Lowien 4, Pauline Kearney 5, Pauline Bolte 6, Margaret Bryant, Sally Lowry, Yvonne Weddup 7, Susan Allen 10, Rosemary Russell 11,Jeanette Henwood 12, Shirley Atkinson 13, Carol Meyer 14, Gail McDonoagh 15, Jan Williams 16, June Grebert, Val Heinritz 17, Janene Jarvis, Helen Young 19, Valda McLerie, Kathy Pickles, Lisa Wong 21, Pam Farrell 24, Kath Hubbard 25, Jan Henley 26, Jan Small 27, Coral Lavelle 28, Shirley Coleman 29, Diana Auret 30, Wendy Thornton 31. 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 TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Ave, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am-1pm, by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Phone 0411719074 BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft & Friendship mornings are held every Wednesday morning from 9am 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 9.00am 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 12.15pm. For more information please ring David 0473587412.

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LION’S CLUB CASINO Lion’s Club meeting is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Casino RSM Club from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino.

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CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 4 MON: T Evans, D Armitage, J Corocher TUE: M Benn, D Coleman WED: D Winkler THU: R & D Lee FRI: W& P Edwards, Richmond Valley Council Staff.

CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498.

CASINO LIONS FARMERS MARKET Casino Lions Farmers Market. Every Saturday from 8-11 at Crawford Square, South Casino. Visit our facebook page Casino Lions Farmers Market. Meet your local producers, support your local small businesses by buying local produce. Enjoy a day out with friends and family. Fresh Vegetables, Coffee, Local baked goods, Fresh Flowers direct from the farm, Local Honey, Seasonal Fruits.

For more information please contact John or Frieda at 0498001257 or email at lionscfm@gmail.com

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea and wear a mask. Names to be in by Lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday 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 ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119.

New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB Monday & Wednesday sign in time now before 8.30am to start play by 9am. Contact Mary on 6662 1971 for further information.

CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information.

Check us out on Facebook.

CASINO COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTRE Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Casino Community Cultural Centre at 9.00 am. The Land Cookery Contest is conducted

by CWA of NSW. It is open to any person living in NSW or ACT NOT only CWA members. For more information phone Marg. on 66621746 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO EVENING CWA Meets first Thursday of the month.

Casino Uniting Church at 6pm and for further information please ring Alison 0400956404 or Penny 0422301799.

EVANS EVANSHEAD HEAD EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12noon. New members welcome. Further info 0427825560.

GETUP PETITION TO “STOP IRON GATES! AN UNSUITABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR EVANS HEAD” An online petition has been launched for people wanting to express their opposition to the proposed “Iron Gates” development. It is proposed to build a large housing estate at an environmentally sensitive

location on the Evans River Estuary.

Spokesperson, Ian Rankin said “this has been the latest chapter in a long running fight, against this bad idea”. The petition is authorised by the Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development Inc. “Covid restrictions mean we have to try new ways of reaching people”, Ian said. “In 2019 we could ask people to sign in person, this time we need to use an online petition.” Public submissions on the latest version of the Development Application (DA 2015/0096) close on Sunday 24 October 2021. The petition will run until the Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) holds a public meeting to consider Richmond Valley Council’s assessment of the Development Application. “At this stage we do not know when the NRPP will meet to consider the RVC assessment report” said Ian. “Hopefully it won’t be over the Christmas holiday, we all deserve a good break this year.”

Evans Head is a tranquil coastal village, surrounded by National Parks and major Crown Land Reserves. It is a place that visitors love and outside of holiday times it has fewer than 3000 residents. It boasts wonderful natural landscapes, a safe, small-community atmosphere and a beautiful river. The Iron Gates area is a precious and meaningful place of high cultural significance for traditional Bandjalang custodians and Aboriginal people of the wider Bundjalung Nation. It forms part of a landscape that tells a story.

If this development is built it will damage the opportunity for future generations to see, and understand, important parts of the world’s longest living culture.Link to Getup petition: https://me.getup.org. au/petitions/stop-iron-gates-anunsuitable-development-for-evanshead Media contact: Ian Rankin evansheadcharm@gmail.com 0406375968 GRAFTON GRAFTON 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. Gather at 3.30pm for afternoon tea. Our next bus trip will be to the Quota Craft and Garden Fair at Ballina. Visit private gardens, enjoy bus trips with like-minded people, buy or swap plants and have fun ! For any enquiries please send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail. com You can also find and follow us on Facebook.

GRAFTON U3A October Jabberfest meeting. Sadly we must inform our membership that the current four square meter restrictions for holding meetings have again caused us to cancel the October Jabberfest with a hope

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 65 that those conditions will have been lifted and allow us to meet again for the November meeting which would occur on Monday the 8th. All being well we would finally be able to have the A.G.M. and Election of Office Bearers and Committee members. Closer to then we will hopefully be in a position to confirm this. Until then stay safe and make sure that you all have had both your vaccinations which we assume will be a requirement that allows us to meet for such gatherings GRAFTON VIEW CELEBRATES 54th BIRTHDAY! Members, get ready to party at the end of Jacaranda Week! Come along and celebrate VIEW’s 54th birthday with a Roaring 20’s Theme. Unfortunately, because of COVID restrictions, it will have to be a members’ only event.

At the September meeting, Ken Wilson, from Clarence Valley Waste Management Depot, spoke about how the operation works, and how bins should be used wisely in order to reduce the impact on landfill.

Ken very kindly organised a visit for VIEW to the waste management depot on Wednesday, 6th October, which includes a morning tea.

This month’s raffle was won by Zoe Rowles, and the Lucky Door prize went to Norma Melino. The VIEW birthday celebration will be held on Friday 5th November at the Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, at 10.30am. So, check out your cupboards, and the op shops for your Roaring 20’s outfits, and get that “Charleston” look.

The entertainment with Bill Kearns will be amazing with a lot of fun and good laughs. A good time is guaranteed for all! Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes on the Friday before the meeting. See you there!

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 on email

SPORTS CLUBS BREWERY & WINE TOURS BUCKS, HENS WEDDINGS AIRPORT SHUTTLE DAY TOURS SCHOOLS SHOPPING TOURS

Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com or Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters GRAFTON SENIORS Grafton Seniors recently did a bus trip, scenic drive, Lower Clarence area, lieu luncheon cruise, due to unavailability of boat, pleasant spring day, 27 passengers. Toured back of Ulmarra, Maclean, Harwood area, Woombah, Iluka, Goodwood Island, Palmers Channel, Yamba, Angourie, Wooloweyah, Maclean, Woodford Island, Brushgrove. Thanks, Coach Captain, Chris S, great trip, committee for morning tea, all for support. Next trip, 19 November, picnic, Evans Head. Next meeting, Tues, 9 Nov. Members must be fully vaccinated for all future coach trips, meetings, seniors activities. Enquiries : Publicity Officer, Sandra 6642 7720.

INVITATION FOR GRAFTON VIEW Grafton VIEW Club took up an invitation from Ken Wilson from Clarence Valley Council Waste Management, to visit the Waste Station for morning tea and a tour. Everyone needs to see how this operation works in order to understand how much waste material can be reused and recycled if processed correctly. We thank Ken for a very informative and enjoyable morning.

KYOGLE KYOGLE KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

RICHMOND RIVER BEEF PRODUCER’S ASSOCIATION Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Kyogle Showgrounds in the luncheon room at 7pm. For more details Phone Jan on 0427293455.

SUMMERLAND GIANT PUMPKIN AND WATERMELON FESTIVAL Kyoglians 15th January 2022 is fast approaching, seedlings of the Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons have germinated and the first runners thrown out. It is now time for the home gardeners to busy themselves planting tomato, butternut pumpkin, round watermelon, zucchini and cucumber seeds for the heaviest or longest fruit competition. Artists and Crafters should be working on their painting or soft furnishing entry, it is important to have your entry form submitted by 1st Dececember. The

theme for this years work is “ON THE VINE”. Sculptors practice your carving skills creating a piece carved from a melon or pumpkin, and cooks trial those recipes featuring pumpkin or watermelon. There will be encouragement awards in all categories. Google for ideas. There are plenty of ideas on Google – check them out.

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7.00pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.

LENNOX HEAD LENNOX HEAD 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 DAY VIEW CLUB The Lennox Head Day VIEW Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Lennox Head Community Centre. with the meeting starting at 11:00am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month.

The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children.

New members and guests are most warmly welcomed and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am-12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head, Call Jan on 66816150.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10.00 at Club Lennox, 10 Stewart Street, on the first Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome, also retired or semiretired 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.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Guests welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LISMORE LISMORE LISMORE GARDEN CLUB Lismore Garden Club is holding a Fundraising Event. Large Plant sale and Produce Stall. Saturday 23rd October 9am -3pm. 5 Dunromin Drive Modanville. Great variety plants, Succulents, Cacti Broms, Begonias, Geraniums and many more varieties, all welcome. Covid.19 Conditions will apply. Info contact Sec Dawn 0448294496.

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the LISMORE HEIGHTS BOWLING CLUB in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418 766 247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not for profit community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities.

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung. org.au

Ph: 0434 232 538 or 0431 118 483 Email bookings@onpointbushire.com.au

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66 COMMUNITY NOTICES EMBROIDERERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all styles and ability levels to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers Guild NSW’, phone 0423337872 or simply turn up.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE We meet every Friday at 7.05am for a Breakfast meeting at Coffee Shots, Molesworth St, Lismore. Interested in contributing to community? Local and international? Join us at Coffee Shots please. Phone 0435990919 for more details.

LISMORE HIGH SCHOOL’S CENTENARY DINNER Due to Covid restrictions, the proposed Centenary dinner was postponed for 2021. It is now proposed to hold the dinner on March 5, 2022 at the Lismore Workers Club. For further information contact Helen George on 0414 734313 LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more info please phone Derek on 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.

COMBINED PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS ASSOC. LISMORE INC. Meet every 2nd week (aged pension day) at 10.00am at Lismore Workers Club. Alternate Meetings & Outings.

Visitors and new members welcome.

Contact Veronica 66214654, Bea 66219772 or Colleen 66243624.

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.00-9.00pm; Training Monday mornings: 9.00am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6.00 a

session. Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602 Mon-Thur 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. 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 at 1.00pm. 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 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 9.3011.30am in school term. Anglican Parish Hall, Zadoc St Lismore.

Enquiries 66213200 or mainlymusic. org 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.

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.

EMBROIDERS GROUP Meetings are 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Saturday of each month, Red Dove Centre, Keen Street, Lismore. We welcome embroiderers of all ability levels from all towns and districts in the Northern Rivers.

MACLEAN MACLEAN MACLEAN VIEW CLUB Monthly meetings again, after months of lock down. It will start as usual 3rd Thursdays of each month at 11am. Contact Ruth Toyer on 0409844212 by Mondays, no later than 7pm. Numbers are required for catering purposes.

MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and visitors are invited to join the group for activities and gardening tips most Sundays.

Time 3-5pm (NSW time, street parking, Byo, covered footwear, comfy clothing, hat and water.

Children ok with strict supervision.

Covid plan operating. Enquires: murbahcommunitygardens@ gmail.com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunityGarden COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH Fine art printmakers. Meet at studio space 224 Stokers Rd, Stokers Siding. Prints, gallery, workshops and more! E: cpmmurwillumbah@ hotmail.com - T: Peter 0498399640 or Sue 0408493253. Find us on Facebook & Instagram.

POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE POTTSVILLE MARKETS Phillip Street. Always 1st & 3rd.

Sundays every month. 7am until 1pm. Bookings essential email: markets@pbnc.org.au

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.

POTTSVILLE FUN CROQUET CLUB Meets at Black Rocks Sports Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30am. New members are welcome to come and join us for a hit and a bit of fun. For any further enquires please call Jean on 0431606375.

We will have a new starting time at the end of daylight saving. We play at Black Rocks Sports Field.

New members are welcome. For further enquires please ring Jean on 0431606375.

RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH Meets 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

THE TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB Meets monthly at the South Tweed Sports Shop on the first Thursday of each month – 10.30 for 11am.

Following a small update on VIEW

matters, and a guest Speaker, lunch is partaken at either the bistro or the coffee shop. VIEW Clubs support the valuable work done by The Smith Family with their students Learning for Life program for which our club provides 7 children with their tertiary fees. Contact Kathie 0407709629 or Freda 0755241357.

WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB The committee of the Wollongbar Probus Club have needed to cancel club meetings until Thursday October 21st due to the risks to our members health created by the safety requirements to deal with Covid-19.

That date of course also depends that it will be safe at that time.

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 10am for 10.30am.

Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes. We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097.

Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome.

ALL RIVERS ALL NORTHERN NORTHERN RIVERS MEN AND WOMEN SINGLES Over 60 Social Group. Looking for Company, companionship. We are interested to hear from you Organised outing, get togethers.

Nice people & friendship for both.

Contact 0455588143.

TOASTMASTERS CAN HELP! Would you like to become better at socialising? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help. Do you need to make an important Speech? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help.

Are you wanting to apply for that important promotion at work? Then Toastmasters Speechcraft can help.

For details, please contact Donna on 0428878421.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES & SPORTS RESULTS 67 LOCAL MARKETS BALLINA MARKET 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 MARKET 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. BYRON TWILIGHT MARKET Saturdays 4pm till 9pm at Railway Park, Johnson Street CASINO GOLF CLUB MARKET 2nd Sunday of every 2nd month.

EVANS COMMUNITY MARKET 4th Saturday of the month at Evans Head RSL Club.

EVANS HEAD FARMERS MARKET Fridays 3-6pm at Surf Club Carpark.

KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET Saturday mornings at Stratheden Street, Kyogle.

LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET 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 at New Brighton Oval - River Street.

Contact Allie on 66771345.

NIMBIN FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays 3pm till 6pm at Green Bank Carpark.

Contact Jason on 66891512.

POTTSVILLE MARKETS 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 7am until 1pm at Phillip Street.

Bookings essential. email: markets@pbnc.org.au THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKET 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.

SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 150 words. Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor.

BALLINA WBC TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP 28:09:21 Winners: A.O’Brien, E.Bosworth K.Huett Runners Up: V.Maxwell, J.Hourn, S.Skennar Ballina WBC Fours Championship 05/10/21: Winners: A.Macdonald, E.Bosworth, A.Brown, H.McDonnell Runners Up: A.O;Brien J.Hourn K.Albany S.Skennar

CASINO RSM WOMENS BOWLS RESULTS Photo of 4th placegetters in a recent event at Casino

A. McLean, C. Haynes & D. Grice Results for Wednesday 13/10 Winners for the day : H. Lavelle, J. Newell & A. McLean def R. Skirrey, J. Creighton & A. James

Winners calculated on lowest aggregate Other Rink winners: J. Carthew, A. Williams & I. Watson def N. Moran, J. Cooke & J. Dwyer C. Doyle, D. Skinner & J. Mathews def M. Jordan, C. Haynes & M. Mead Results for Friday15/10: Winners for the day: C. Doyle, N. Moran & A. Williams def J. Carthew, J. Creighton & D. Skinner The other rink winners were: S. Birrell, C. Haynes & A. James def J. Dwyer, D. Grice & I. Watson J. Carthew on raffles for October.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET: N.Poynting 14 d G.Drew R.Chapman 13 L.Turner C.Woodlands 10 d R.Poynting 7 RICOCHET CROQUET: N.Poynting R.Chapman 17 d P.Scott P.Doyle 12 R.Allen N.Barnes 14 d P.Bolte J.Murphy 14 R.Poynting D.Scott 13 d G.Drew N.Watts 11 H.Young 18 d C.Edlund M.Russell 14 A.Kelly B.Wellings 22 d M.Field 20 GOLF CROQUET: G.Patch 4 d N.Watts M. Rennie 4 P.Bolte N.Poynting12 dJ.Dorward L.Whiteman 2 J.Campbell F.Duncan 7 d D.Casey J.Huxley 2 E.Astley M. Russell d G.Patch L.Whiteman 4 N.Watts L.Whiteman 6 d N.Barnes J.Dorward 4 L.Wesely M.Russell 4 d F.Duncan M.Rennie 3 J.Campbell M.Peters 12 d L.Whiteman J.Dorward 2 G.Patch 4 d L.Wesely D.Taylor 3 H.Young R.Chapman 4 d D.Scott J.Hannigan 2 C.Edlund L.Whiteman4 d J.Doust B.Liebmann 3 J.OSullivan P.Bolte 8 d N.Watts 7 B.Wellings M.Russell 4 d P.Scott R.Poynting 1 G.Frederiksen 7 d G.Patch J.OSullivan 3 N.Poynting 6 d N.Barnes 5 P.Scott G Frederiksen 4 d L.Whiteman R.Chapman 3 B.Wellings N.Barnes 6 d H.Young N.Watts 5 J.OSullivan C.Edlund 5 d G.Patch M.Russell 3 D.Scott J.Doust 7 d P.Bolte R.Poynting 4 J.Dorward N.Poynting 4 d B.Liebmann J.Hannigan 4 The Cherry Street Croquet Club welcomes all new members, play days Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday. 9am start.

CUDGEN SURF NOTES Last Sunday twenty of our patrol members completed their annual Inshore Rescue Boat (I.R.B.) Proficiency tests. Eight members will do water safety for the Coolangatta Gold if granted a border exemption for the event on 13th – 14th November.

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68 SPORT RESULTS & WEATHER SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 150 words. Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor.

Results must be sent in Word, Pages or PDF format COVID 80% threshold. Several restrictions will be further relaxed for anyone under 16 years or who are over 16 years and fully vaccinated.

• Senior training group in numbers up to 50 people

• Community sport for groups up to 200.

Thanks to our Old Boys Association for the cost of a new Surf Boat Trailer and competition equipment, $6,300 in total.

Due to COVID double Vax and space requirements the A.G.M. for Surf Sports and Surf Life Saving Committees last week were postponed to a future date to be advised. The Club Ltd. A.G.M. is st for Saturday 6th November at 10.00 am.

The N.S.W. Inter Branch Championships have been cancelled for the second season. Our F.N.C. Branch will however select a squad after the trials at our beach on October 30th with a view of the team competing at another carnival or training camp.

Patrols: Saturday AM ‘Crabs’ PM ‘Hammerhead’ Sunday AM ‘Seagulls’

PM ‘Prawns” KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Saturday October 16 - G Palmer M Harris d T Holder B Creighton + 14, P Anderson K Hayes D Petherbridge d W Farrell D Farrell G Miller + 9, G King R Felton D Zelcer d P Crewe J Arnold N Bodycote + 8, Wilko R Crawford P Doyle d G O’Reilly S Colley R McKenna + 6, B Ellis L Condon R Goebel d R O’Reilly J Coston B Hyde + 5, R McKenna T Burgess T Winkler d S Barton N Parker D Warren + 4.

LISMORE WORKERS GOLF CLUB Hi All - thanks everyone for your co-operation last week as we implemented the Covid rules for having groups of 2 and 4 for unvaxxed and vaxxed members. By and large I think

it worked ok but please let us know if there were any issues. Remember as you get your second vax please pass your details onto Brad to record in the booking system (which only you can see).

For the next 8 weeks we’ll be adding a second supershot NTP on Thursday’s and Sat/Sun. This is to make up for the supershot NTP’s that couldn’t be awarded during lockdown Covid rules.

Thursday will see an extra NTP on the 5th while on Sat/Sun the supershot will be added to the normal NTP on the 11th.

GOLF RESULTS FOR LAST WEEK (NTPs are back, can I remind final groups to please bring them in and return them to the scorers box).

Thursday: Single Stableford; A Grade: Winner - Jack Quigley (40);

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA

Thu 21 October

GRAFTON EVANS KYOGLE BALLINA MULLUM TWEED

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36 / 16 C 28o / 18o C 33o / 16o C 28o / 18o C 27o / 19o C 26o / 19o C

24 / 15 C 21o / 16o C 22o / 16o C 21o / 16o C 21o / 16o C 22o / 17o C

27 / 12 C 21o / 14o C 24o / 14o C 21o / 14o C 21o / 14o C 22o / 15o C

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TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 21st October Friday 22nd October Saturday 23rd October Sunday 24th October Monday 25th October Tuesday 26th October Wednesday 27th October

NORTHERN RIVERS AREA

DAY Thursday 21st October Friday 22nd October Saturday 23rd October Sunday 24th October Monday 25th October Tuesday 26th October Wednesday 27th October

Full Moon 100% Visible

Waning Gibbous 87% Visible

Waning Gibbous 63% Visible

HIGH 9:44 am 1.5m 10:16 am 1.52m 10:50 am 1.52m 11:25 am 1.51m 12:02 pm 1.47m 12:10 am 1.04m 12:58 am 0.97m

LOW 3:24 am 0.22m 3:50 am 0.25m 4:16 am 0.29m 4:45 am 0.34m 5:15 am 0.4m 5:48 am 0.47m 6:29 am 0.54m

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69 R/Up - Denis Crowley (39). Gross - Jason Matthews (37 - fine round of one under!).

B Grade: Winner - Ian Harmon (42); R/ Up - Paul Giles (37 c/b).

Gross - Geoff Foster (22).

Ball run-down: 35 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd - Gordon Dutton 11th - Phil Molloy 16th - Steven Bull.

Field size: 85 (solid after a wet start to the week).

Saturday: Single Stableford; A Grade: Winner - David McClelland (42); R/Up - Darren Linton (39 c/b); 3rd - David Sattler (39 c/b); 4th - Tony Wilson (39 c/b).

B Grade: Winner - Mark Manning (44); R/Up David Henderson (41); 3rd - Jeff Little (40 c/b); 4th - Max Leeson (40 c/b).

C Grade: Winner - Barry Goodwin (40 c/b); R/ Up - Jarryd Wilson (40 c/b); 3rd - David Carey (40 c/b); 4th - Col Fisher (39 c/b) Ball run-down: 35 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd: Colin Nichols 5th: Peter Fiore 6th Pak Vending Chip Shot: Jackson Magarry 8th: TBC 9th Mal the Milkman: Not Won 11th: Anthony Magarry 13th: Terry Williams 16th: Jeffrey Little Field size: 220 (awesome).

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Thursday: 21-Oct-2021: Alpine Towing Back Marker Challenge, single stroke.

Saturday/Sunday: 23/24-Oct-2021: Oatens Monthly Medal, single stroke.

LWGC AGM The AGM is scheduled for the 28th of November (subject to Covid rules).

The nomination sheet has gone up on the noticeboard for the Captain, President and committee positions.

Please consider running for a position, the Club belongs to everyone and relies on members giving their time for it to be successful.

NRDGA CHAMPIONSHIPS This event will now be held on Sunday the 5th of December at Mullumbimby Golf Club.

Please see below link to the entry form.

Regards, Tim Gilmore President

LOCAL SPORT SCORES $4.6 MILLION FUNDING BOOST Initiatives which focus on increasing participation in sport through events, development programs and facilities are the focus of the latest round of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said more than $4.6 million is available to local sporting clubs to make their ideas to boost

participation a reality, as COVID restrictions ease.

“We know sport has great health, social and economic advantages and we’re looking to strengthen our local sporting communities as we plan for the future,” Mrs Ward said.

“Sport goes far beyond the physical benefits. It boosts social networks and can also help develop skills and create jobs.

“This funding will support projects at grassroots sporting clubs which are driving participation opportunities, so that more people in NSW can enjoy the benefits of being involved in sport.”

The NSW Government funded more than 930 projects across the State through the last round of the Local Sport Grant Program.

“A terrific variety of

initiatives were funded, including a Come and Try day at the Sydney Speed Skating Club at Macquarie Ice Rink, equipment at Armidale City Gymnastics Club to enable the participation of children with sensory issues and a program to subsidise sailing fees for children from disadvantaged communities at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club at Lake Macquarie,” Mrs

Ward said.

Successful clubs can receive funding of up to $20,000, with up to $50,000 available for each electorate throughout NSW. Applications open today and close on Friday, 19 November.

For more information visit: www.sport.nsw. gov.au/local-sport-grantprogram

COFFS HARBOUR TO WELCOME NEWCASTLE JETS AND SYDNEY FC The Newcastle Jets will play an A-League Men’s pre-season warm-up match in Coffs Harbour at the end of October.

The Jets will be taking on five-time A-League Champions and last year’s runner’s up, Sydney FC. This will be the third visit by the Jets in 12 months, having played previously against Brisbane Roar and

Perth Glory at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

The match details are: • Newcastle Jets Men v Sydney FC Men • 3.00 pm • Saturday, 30 October 2021 Tickets are on sale at www.coffscoast.com. au/aleague at 9 am on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. People seeking entry must be fully vaccinated and show

proof at the venue before entry.

The Jets are holding a week-long camp in Coffs to prepare for the season.

The A-League starts for the Jets on Sunday 21 November 2021, against the Mariners at home. Sydney FC kicks off the day before against Western Sydney Wanderers away.

Comments by Andrew

Woodward, General Manager, North Coast Football This is fantastic news for football fans up and down the coast. We get to see the Jets at the start of a rebuilding phase, and with Sydney FC, we get to see one of the biggest names in Australian and Asian football.

Sydney FC is brimming with international and local

stars keen to make amends for last year’s grand final loss to Melbourne City.

The Newcastle Jets are under new management; they have a new coach, and they’re in a much stronger position than they were last year.

It’s great to see the Jets reaffirming their support for the North Coast under the new management.

Saffin seeks trebling of funding for Local Sport Grant Program STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for their share of $50,000 under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants 2021-22, a popular but underfunded program.

Ms Saffin said the NSW Office of Sport is very professional in how it administers a wide range of sporting grants but was somewhat limited by the Local Sport Grant Program’s (LSGP) paltry $50,000 per electorate allocation.

“In July, I wrote to NSW Minister for Sport Natalie Ward MLC, asking the Government to consider trebling the

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin

allocation from $50,000 to $150,000 as a way of lifting spirits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms Saffin said.

“This effectively would mean a doubling

the original $75,000 allocation, which was decreased to $50,000 this year.

“In regional and rural electorates like Lismore, where sport is so fundamental to

our social fabric, the Local Sport Grants Program is invariably over-subscribed, making assessment a more difficult process than it needs to be.

“Minister Ward has not taken up my suggestion at this stage but I will continue to lobby for a more generous allocation to better support our local sporting clubs and organisations.

“I note that the NSW Government has renamed its Crisis Cabinet as the COVID and Economic Recovery Committee, so I will be urging the new Premier to review all small grants programs with a view to lifting electorate

allocations.

“For instance, the Community Building Partnership Program has been lifted from $300,000 to $400,000 but really needs to be sitting at $600,000, or ideally, $1 million.

Pumping small amounts of stimulus into local economies will help underpin a recovery statewide.”

Applications for the Local Sport Grant Program 2021-22 opened this week and close on Friday, 19 November 2021.

For more information visit: www.sport.nsw.gov. au/local-sport-grantprogram

FUNDING OPENS FOR ALL GOOD SPORTS

Coffs Coast sporting groups can apply for grants to help remove barriers to participation, purchase equipment and improve facilities, under the NSW Government’s $4.6 million Local Sport Grants Program.

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the funding opportunities will provide a welcome lift to our local sporting organisations.

“I know how important sport is to people

Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh

right across the Coffs Coast, especially as the state emerges from lockdown,” Mr Singh said.

“These grants will

help local clubs increase participation by addressing barriers, delivering sports development programs and upgrading equipment

and facilities.”

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the grants will help to support the health, social and economic wellbeing of communities.

“Sport brings communities together and goes far beyond the physical benefits – it strengthens social networks and can be a vehicle for skills development and job creation,” Mrs Ward said.

“As we return to community sport, this

funding will support projects of grassroots sporting clubs which are at centre of many local communities.”

Successful clubs can receive funding of up to $20,000, with up to $50,000 available for each electorate throughout NSW. Applications are now open and close at 1pm Friday, 19 November.

For more information visit: www.sport.nsw.gov. au/local-sport-grantprogram

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October 21, 2021

70 SPORTS NEWS Recognising our Local Sporting Champions

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 13 young Clarence Valley Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.

Each Sporting Champion will receive a certificate in recognition of their achievements, and a grant of $550 through the Local Sporting Champions program.

“I usually present these certificates at my regular Sporting Champs Morning Tea, but due to restrictions we cannot host it at the moment,” Mr Hogan said.

“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Clarence Valley on the national and state

stage.”

“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.”

“The Clarence Valley has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.”

“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions.

I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.”

“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy.”

“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of

competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au.”

In no particular order, our latest Clarence Valley Sporting Champions are: • Hanna Tait, Whiteman Creek, Athletics • Harriett Irving, Angourie, Athletics • Savannah Cheney, Alumy Creek, Hockey • Elijah Waite, Grafton, Hockey • Samuel Palmer, South Grafton, Hockey • Kobey Jackson, Grafton, Hockey • Zayden Third, Grafton, Hockey • Jack Cheney, Alumy Creek, Hockey • Chase Callaghan, Grafton, Hockey • Henry Jarman, Glenreagh, Hockey • Nicholas Connolly, Taloumbi, Rugby League • Andrea Thomson, Lanitza, Swimming • Mahala Hitching, Yamba, Tennis

FANS SCORE WITH HUGE CROWD BOOST FOR MATILDAS BLOCKBUSTERS

LET’S GO RACING

Lewis Gamble with his No. 73 racecar he steers in the AMCA Nationals speedway division. Photo: Felicity Gamble

With the Delta strain of the Covid virus still causing concerns throughout the State, speedway racing is like most sporting bodies in NSW having to cancel events until the State Government and sporting organisations can give us the all-clear to run an event.

Many speedway teams travel across the border to compete but with the border restrictions we are locked out at present. Queensland’s speedway season has already opened.

Lewis Gamble’s No. 73 AMCA National racecar is ready to run, all he needs is a venue to race and for the border bubble to burst.

Lewis, 35, resides in

Murwillumbah with his wife Stacey and children Felicity, Ella, Sam and Reggie.

For the past 17 years Lewis has raced alongside his brothers Matt and Tim, known as Gamble Brothers Racing Team.

No meeting goes by without their father, Trevor, alongside them in the pits, helping them throughout the race meeting and his mother, Wendy, there to support the team.

Four Cylinder Sedans is where it all began for the team before progressing into Street Stockers and now racing in the AMCA Nationals division.

Career highlights for Lewis include second

in the NSW Street Stockers Title in 2013, with feature wins and podiums in the Street Stockers division.

Finished top 10 in the first Australian AMCA National Title to be raced, was second in the AMCA Nationals Andrew Walker Memorial in Grafton, AMCA Nationals Northern NSW season pointscore winner 2019.

Lewis is sponsored

by Border Bolts and Fasteners, Tweed Heads; MTM Mower Centre, Murwillumbah; Speedway Stickers, Murwillumbah; Layton & Gamble Engines, Murwillumbah and Gambler Auto Electrics based in Queensland.

260+ AFL players unite for climate action

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward

A crowd of more than 22,000 fully vaccinated fans will be able to experience first hand the return of international sport to Sydney, after the capacity limit for the showdown games between the Matildas and Brazil was increased to 75 percent.

Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said an exemption was signed off last night, allowing the crowd to be boosted from 5000 to 22,500 for the matches on Saturday, 23 October and Tuesday, 26 October at CommBank Stadium.

“We’re all desperate to see Sydney regain its rightful crown as

the sporting capital of Australia and I can’t think of a better showcase than the upcoming Matildas versus Brazil blockbuster games,” Mrs Ward said.

“Robust COVID-safe plans mean crowd numbers can be more than quadrupled from our original expectations, which is a fantastic result for our football fans.

“We’ve all missed the roar of the crowds and I can’t wait to hear the sound of Matildas fans cheering on their heroes.

“Sydney is sending a message to the world - we are back.”

Football Australia Chief Executive Officer James

Johnson said this new arrangement paved the way for international sport in Australia.

“This is a groundbreaking announcement for Australian football, following the NSW Government’s approval of our submission to host these matches in Sydney within the 14-day mandatory quarantine period,” Mr Johnson said.

“The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are also presented with an opportunity to break their last attendance record set at the same venue back in November 2019, when 20,029 fans attended

More than 260 AFL and AFLW players across Australia have banded together to form super team AFL Players for Climate Action (AFLP4CA) to call for greater action to tackle global warming.

AFLP4CA was founded

by North Melbourne player Tom Campbell and retired North Melbourne and Port Adelaide player Jasper Pittard and includes high profile players like Ben Brown and Daisy Pearce (Melbourne), Dyson Heppell (Essendon), Jordan Roughead (Collingwood), Erin Phillips (Adelaide), Luke Parker and Tom Hickey (Sydney), Luke McDonald and Emma Kearney (North Melbourne), Darcy Vescio (Carlton), Nicole Barr (Greater Western Sydney), Lincoln McCarthy (Brisbane) and Lachie Weller (Gold Coast)*.

Tom Campbell, co-founder and North Melbourne AFL player, said: “AFL Players for Climate Action helps players find solutions to reduce their own emissions,

use their profiles to share personal experiences about climate change and builds support for greater climate action from clubs and fans.”

Campbell said the idea for AFL Players for Climate Action came about during conversations between his North Melbourne teammates during Australia’s Black Summer bushfires about how climate change is worsening extreme weather events .

“You don’t have to look far to see the devastation climate change is having on Australians, and our sport, including the impacts of extreme weather events.

Extreme heat is putting our health at risk, floods are destroying fields for seasons, and the poor air quality from bushfire smoke even forced my team to train indoors during the Black Summer bushfires.

“I’m not a scientist, but I listen to the climate experts and they’re telling us we need to act now to tackle global warming. We all have a role to play,” said Campbell.

“Sporting clubs and codes can rapidly cut carbon pollution by changing the way they build venues and travel, and by using more renewable energy and cutting waste. We’ve already partnered up with Go Neutral to help AFL players offset their emissions covering flights, ground transport and our personal vehicles,” said Campbell.

Jasper Pittard, co-founder and retired North Melbourne and Port Adelaide player, said: “Being involved in footy since I was a young kid, I know the power of teamwork and the importance of having a strong collective voice.

That’s what we’re all about.

“Our recent survey of 580 AFL and AFLW players found 92 per cent were concerned about climate change with most unsure how they could be a part of the solution. Now, we can give AFL players and their supporters credible information from the experts to help normalise climate action across the country.

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SURFING WITH MAX PERROT - Wright gets wildcard for 2022 After a stellar year former Yamba surfer Morgan Cibilic nailed down a top five finish and along with Tweed’s Isabella Nichols who finished in eighth, they both secured a berth on the 2022 world tour while our veteran tour competitor Owen Wright from Lennox Head finished in 25th position and dropped out of re-qualification.

However, Wright has been given a second chance when World Surf League Tours and Competition Team just announced the WSL wildcards for the 2022 Championship Tour season: Lakey Peterson (USA), Malia Manuel (HAW), Kolohe Andino (USA), and Owen Wright. These athletes will join the qualifiers from the 2021 Championship Tour, as well as the current surfers competing on the 2021 Challenger Series.

There are two events remaining in the Challenger Series, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France and the Haleiwa Challenger, which will determine the final Challenger Series rankings and the qualifiers to the elite

Pictured: Owen Wright Photographer: Tony Heff/WSL

CT. “We’re excited to welcome these surfers back on the Championship Tour as the 2022 season Wildcards,” said Jessi Miley-Dyer, SVP of Tours and Head of Competition. “Lakey and Kolohe sustained injuries

early in the season, with both athletes missing a total of five events in the last season. Malia and Owen both had good results in 2021, and were very close from re-qualifying for 2022 at the end of the season.

All four surfers had proven performances over the recent

years and earned a spot among the world’s best.” For clarity’s sake, the WSL has two ‘Season Wildcards’ (formerly known as ‘Injury Wildcards’) at the end of every season on the men’s and women’s side, which they give out to the surfers who they believe are

most deserving of another shot on Tour.

The men’s 2022 Championship Tour will be contested by the WSL Top 36, made up of: The Top 20 finishers on the 2021 CT rankings, the Top 12 finishers on the 2021 Challenger Series, two WSL season wildcards and two event wildcards.

The women’s 2022 Championship Tour will be contested by the WSL Top 18 made up of: The Top nine finishers on the 2021 CT rankings, the Top six finishers on the 2021 Challenger Series, two WSL season wildcards and one event wildcard. With new venues and a revamped Tour structure, the 2022 CT season will start with 36 men and 18 women.

Halfway through the season, the field will be reduced to 22 men and 10 women.

The top-ranked surfers will continue on to the second half of the tour, where they will be joined by two men’s and two women’s wildcards (one season wildcard and one event wildcard) and automatically re-qualify for the 2023 CT.

TIGER CUBS ROAR TO LIFE

By Brad Greenshields AFTER losing two of their first three games in 2021, Grafton’s under-17s team hit a purple patch of form that saw the Tigers undefeated for the rest of the season.

Their strong seven goals to two second half in the 2nd Semi Final saw the Tigers become the first team to qualify for AFL North Coast grand final day but alas their chance to play for a premiership cup was stopped by the statewide COVID lockdown.

The side was co-coached was Lee Anderson and Nigel O’Neill and Anderson said the slow start was understandable.

“We were a few players down at the start of the season. We lost Nic Wheaton for about three weeks and Ned O’Neill was out for one or two weeks and a couple of others as well,” Anderson said.

But when the team returned to full strength there was no stopping it.

One aspect of the season that helped the young Tigers develop quicker than usual was the amount of football through the season that the players played against adults.

“I think we had eight to 10 players every week play in the morning and before backing up again in the afternoon playing in the seniors. The rest played in the reserves,” Anderson said.

“Plus, they all turned up to training every Tuesday and Thursday night. They’re an awesome bunch of boys.”

The group of Alby Popko, Dale Lovell, Harry Anderson, Jackson Kelly, Tom Mullins, Wheaton,

League Best & Fairest winner Michael Luxton from Grafton gets a kick away despite the pressure of Sawtell/Toormina’s Jaymus Troutman. Photo: Green Shoots Marketing

Grafton players celebrate one of their five last quarter goals in the under-17s match at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Photo: Green Shoots Marketing O’Neill, Michael Luxton and Jye the senior team in 2021. under-17s, there were some Boehme all featured regularly in When they played in the strong performances.

Luxton won the League & Fairest award while Wheaton finished in fifth position.

Boehme easily won the goal kicking trophy. In fact, in an eight-game stretch, he kicked an almighty 76 goals including bags of 22 against Glen Innes and 14 and 9 against the Coffs Breakers.

But Anderson was quick to point out the group of players he and O’Neill have coached since they were in under-11s and 12s would be more concerned with team results than individual accolades.

“Everything they do they do together. Even outside of football they’re all together, they’re a really tight knit group. Even at my house, when they come around there’s usually more than just a few of them,” he said.

“And that really helps on the field because they’re always working together. There are no outsiders in the group.”

As good as playing against grown men was for their development, the co-coaches did have a small worry about its effect as the finals approached.

“The only thing Nigel and I were concerned about was probably three weeks before the finals started, we thought they might get worn out with all of the football they were playing,” Anderson explained.

“To their credit they were able to keep playing good football.

Especially in the first final against Sawtell who a very good team are, very well coached.

“It was disappointing for them not to get that opportunity to play one more game but unfortunately that was something beyond our control.”

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RACING BACK ON THE TRACK CASINO Racing Club Ltd is happy to be welcoming fully vaccinated patrons and owners trackside on Saturday, October 23 for the St Mary’s Cup race day as per NSWHealth and RacingNSW advice.

Strict conditions of entry will apply, including signing in as well as proof of vaccination, physical distancing and wearing of face masks in indoor areas.

You must not enter the

premises if you are feeling unwell, experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, and shortness of breath), have been exposed to anyone with Covid-19 in the last 14 days, visited any Covid-19 declared hot spots or venues (as per RacingNSW and NSWHealth) or if you are a close or casual contact you will not be granted entry to the racecourse.

“It will look a lot different to normal race meetings with patrons and owners not permitted to interact with industry participants, and they must remain in their dedicated patron zone to ensure separation from essential personnel,” organisers said.

“We thank everyone in advance for their co-operation in making Saturday’s race meeting a success and thank the

racing industry for allowing us to continue to operate over the past 18 months.

“Please be kind and understanding to all essential personnel at our race meeting.

They are just trying to do their job.

“These rules and protocols have been put in place by NSWHealth and RacingNSW to keep us all safe and allow the industry to keep operating.

“These employees deserve understanding and respect. Any negative behaviour towards them will not be tolerated and may result in any perpetrator being asked to leave the premises.

Thank you for your understanding. Happy racing!”

The RacingNSW Road Map is available to view on their website at www.racingnsw. com.au.

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