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January 6, 2022

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Testing queues out the door Across the region, across the festive season, patience and patients have been tested as countless people queued for hours in cars or on foot at testing centres from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads in pursuit of a PCR test, formally clearing or confirming Covid-19 for either personal, infectiousness or travel purposes.

As numbers swelled in the lead up to Christmas and New Year, most testing centres closed hours earlier than advertised in order to process existing queues; one centre in Byron Bay reportedly turned away people seeking ‘tourism testing’.

Blow outs in wait times for pathology results (more than 100 hours) further frustrated people and compromised

the purpose of the test while impacting much-anticipated Christmas/NY gatherings and Queensland travel plans.

Up until Saturday (January 1) the Queensland Government required a negative PCR test result within 72 hours of entry into the state in order to cross the border. Delays in PCR results also saw Tweed caravan parks full of frustrated travellers.

“40 or 50 people have been caught short and needed somewhere to stay”, Andrew Illingworth, Tweed Holiday Parks manager said.

The line up at the Fever Clinic at Tweed Hospital was also long, snaking around Solander Street.

“It’s the same frustration today at Tweed hospital. We got there at 7am and they are saying it’s already a 6+ hour wait for those at the back of

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the line,” one woman posted to social media.

At 4Cyte Pathology at Tweed Heads South, police were on hand to manage traffic off main Minjungbal Drive as vehicles endured lengthy wait times, inching the length of Rivendell Drive to get tested.

By New Year’s, the Australian Government changed its advice on close contacts and testing requirements, in response to stretched to breaking pathology services.

PCR testing is now limited to those who have symptoms and/or have tested positive on a Rapid Antigen Test and require confirmation and for household contacts or those who’ve had 4+ hours contact with a positive person.

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must be used; creating new problems in availability and cost, with the Government shifting the onus to the individual, with the potential to create an access divide.

In a media release, the Perrotet Government said it will procure Rapid Antigen Test kits.

“And make them available for free to people across the State, to give additional options to people and allow those who need to get a PCR test to do so,” it stated on December 29.

The date for when RATs will be made free has not been released, as across the Northern Rivers, people search and scramble for supply.

One woman posted on a Tweed community Facebook page: “Does anyone know of anywhere that has rapid

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antigen tests in stock? I know they’re sold out basically everywhere but I am feeling rather desperate so I’m trying anything and everything.

Thank you!”

Service stations have joined supermarkets, independent grocers and pharmacies in selling Rapid Antigen Test kits with prices for a single test now skyrocketing, up to $32 (Tweed Coast) with evidence of price-gouging due to desperate supply and demand issues. “$40 tonight. Crazy how they are increasing the price based off need .. Anyway I am the proud new owner of a kit!” Mary C. posted on Facebook.

“Pack of 5 was $55 a few days ago now $65, disgusting trying to profit out of Covid,” another wrote.

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Covid cases surge MARGARET DEKKER AND TONIA DYNAN

In the week from December 28 to this Monday, 1890 positive Covid cases have bee reported on the Northern Rivers.

Of those, 807 cases are in the Byron Shire, 447 cases on the Tweed, 266 cases in Ballina, 181 cases in Lismore, 135 cases on the Clarence Valley, 23 in Kyogle and 31 across the Richmond Valley.

As of 8pm on Sunday, there were 19 Covid patients in hospital, four of them in ICU. Wayne Jones, Chief Executive Officer Northern NSW Local Health District, urged locals and visitors to be vigilant.

“If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, it is still important that you have a test and selfisolate until you receive a negative test result,” he said.

Byron Mayor Michael Lyon said the numbers are concerning but not

unexpected.

“Covid is now embedded in our community, and it seems we all know people who have had it or have it,” Cr Lyon said.

“People obviously want to avoid catching the virus, but what is concerning for many is that they may inadvertently pass it on to their elderly grandparents, relatives or people who are battling serious illnesses.

“Sadly, this is now the reality of our lives as Covid spreads through our shire and the Northern Rivers region, but it is important that we all continue to take all the precautions we can to avoid catching it.

“People are asked to abide by all NSW Health rules and sign in or use a QR code when visiting shops and venues and to wear a mask.

“Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way to lessen exposure to Covid-19 and it seems the great majority of people have masks on

and are taking personal responsibility which is great to see.

“The queues for testing remain long and this is frustrating for people waiting but we need to spare a thought for the staff who are doing the testing because they are really being pushed to the limit.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at the Northern NSW Local Health District who are working so hard to look after the people who are sick both in hospital and in the community.”

Contact tracers are also working overtime, with Covid-19 Case Alerts now rife on people’s phones about places across the Northern Rivers where positive cases have been.

Information about Covid-19 including symptoms, local testing centres and/or vaccination clinics can be found on local council websites or by visiting www.health.nsw.gov.au or contact a GP.

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(Fom left) Max McGillivray, 12, Oliver Arragon, 14, Charlie Ticknor, 15. Not in the photo Ned Barany, 16 and Sol Novak, 14.

Young lifesavers rescue six-year-old boys from rip SAMANTHA ELLEY When two six-year-old boys were saved from a rip at Evans Head Main Beach by five young local lads, it was a sign that the human spirit and next generation of lifesavers is alive and thriving.

On Christmas Eve at around 8.30am Max McGillivray, 12, Oliver Arragon, 14, Charlie Ticknor, 15, Ned Barany, 16 and Sol Novak, 14 had just come out of the surf and were sitting on the hill at the front of the Evans Head Surf Club when trouble struck.

“Plenko the life guard said, ‘Boys there’s two kids’, they were struggling to get up,” said Max.

“Our boards were right there as we just came in from the surf and we bolted down as fast as we could… we jumped in the water, they were stuck in a rip and they were struggling to keep their heads up…we paddled out very fast.”

From there, Oliver and Ned managed to get the young boys on their boards so they could breathe, while the others stayed with them and got their gear that was floating out.

“They were screaming ‘help us, help us’, and crying and we assured them it was going to be alright,” said Oliver.

“When we first realised (they were in trouble), we

thought ‘We just gotta go, just go as fast as we can’.”

Thanks to the knowledge the boys have learnt with all the surfing they do, they knew how the rip worked and what they had to do.

“We laid them on the board in front of us, we had to move them over to the bank so we weren’t paddling in the rip rushing us out,” said Max. The lads worked as a team, especially when dealing with two panicking little boys.

“Ned put one person on the front of his board and Ollie put one person on the front of his board, Ollie’s person didn’t know what was happening, I went and helped Ollie,” said Charlie.

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“He was only six, and I said, ‘It’s going to be alright’ as he was a bit scared ‘cos waves were hitting us,” said Ollie.

“I was starting to paddle in, I caught like a little one and then I kind of got washed over in the rip again and then I was in the channel again, then Plenk came out with a lifeguard board and just helped us get them in then.”

The mum of the two little boys had been sitting on the beach unaware of the dire situation her boys were in.

The young lifesavers were keen to show The Northern Rivers Times how to look for a rip and to give advice to holidaymakers in this Summer season.

“Swim between the flags and listen to what the rules are, if it says no swimming, don’t go swimming there,” said Ollie.

Other advice included never swim close to the wall at Main Beach as there is always a rip there.

“Normally what you see is a gutter where there’s no waves breaking as it’s a deep hole,” said Max. “The water will be rushing out really hard there.”

With four of the five boys already received or about to receive their lifeguard qualifications, Evans Head swimmers are no doubt in good hands.

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Evans Head south break wall on Monday morning. Photo: Lara Leahy

Cyclone Seth hits coastline MARGARET DEKKER Heavy rain, dangerous winds and coastal erosion have battered the NSW North Coast from Taree to the Tweed border as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth finally arrived from north Queensland, coinciding with a new moon on Monday bringing 2m king tides.

And for local boardriders and spectators, making surf, with waves up to six metres.

“The attitude of she’ll be right won’t save your life in this kind of surf,” Brendan Scoffel, Duty Manager, Surf Life Saving Queensland Gold Coast said.

More than a dozen beaches in northern NSW and on the Gold Coast were closed Monday as the Bureau of Meteorology issued numerous severe weather warnings.

“Cyclone Seth remains a category 1 cyclone well offshore from the Qld coast.

Dangerous surf and abnormally high tides are likely about exposed beaches in southeast Qld and northeast NSW, and Severe Weather Warnings and Dangerous Surf Warnings are current,” it warned.

The Category 1 cyclone was just 450 kilometres off the coast from Brisbane on Monday morning.

At the time of going to print, Cyclone Seth was forecast to move away from the coast and return to sea by late Monday afternoon with the weakening cyclone downgraded to a subtropical system.

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Hastings Point puts on a show Monday morning. Photo: Margaret Dekker

Locals and holidaymakers at Shark Bay, Evans Head watch the large waves roll in.

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Shark Bay, Evans Head. Photos: Lara Leahy and Samantha Elley

A combination of weather, tide and moon phase culminated in a spectacular powerful surf on Monday morning at Evans Head’s south break wall.

Spectators oohed and wowed at the waves breaking over its normal boundaries and splashing cars.

The wild surf churned up everything in its path sea weed, small trees, the barriers and even rocks that were a part of the recent break wall walkway upgrade.

Word spread quickly and wary onlookers warned newcomers of the water swirling across the walkway, on occasion, briefly turning the break wall into an island.

Some people braved a fleeting walk onto the break wall to get closer to the surging conditions.

Rocks strewn across the path made it clear to a couple of keen fisherpeople where not to dwell.

From the car park, expressions of concern could be heard for those that ventured out on the wall as hundreds of smaller rocks, several medium to large sized stones and large boulders ended up in the middle of walkways over the couple of hours leading up to high tide at 9.30am.

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$600,000 gift for women’s refuge SAMANTHA ELLEY A postponed announcement by the Federal Government due to Covid-19 has become a wonderful $600,000 Christmas present for the clients and staff of Women Up North Housing.

The funding announced

by Federal Page MP Kevin Hogan last week will be used by the domestic and family violence organisation to upgrade the current premises BugalmaBihyn refuge that provides support for women, children and young people who are experiencing abuse.

“There is high wear and tear on the current building and it is in desperate need of a complete fitout, to make it functional and welcoming,” said WUPNH Team Leader Rebecca Lehner.

“For one we need disability access, including wider

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doorways and bathrooms.

“We also need to change the configuration of some of the rooms making them more multi-functional.”

Mr Hogan acknowledged the hard work of the organisation saying it has been providing a brighter future for victimsurvivors for over 30 years.

“This funding of more than half a million

dollars means that WUNH will be able to increase the support and services they offer to local women and children,” he said.

“Everyone in our community deserves to feel safe and secure and I thank the incredible team at WUNH for their work in helping women, children and young people find their feet again.”

WUNH Executive Officer Jillian Knight-

Smith was very appreciative of the funding provided and said the project is ready to go.

“The scoping and design has commenced and the deposit has been paid,” she said.

“We are short $180,000 so are still fund-raising for that.

“We are hoping that will eventually pay for a lift for better access and landscaping outside.”

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Bugalma-Bihyn, which means ‘safe place’ in Bundjalung, can house up to five families at a time and is hoping to increase this number with the renovations the Federal funding will provide.

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Government is delivering across the housing spectrum, with around $9 billion expected to be spent on housing and homelessness in the upcoming financial year, according to Mr Hogan.

This includes: – $1.6 billion is paid to the states and territories under National Housing and Homelessness Agreement – $5.3 billion in Commonwealth Rent Assistance to help eligible Australians on welfare payments pay their rent – $27 million for early intervention and prevention for young people at risk of homelessness under the Reconnect program – $36 million for new and expanded emergency accommodation for women and children escaping family and domestic violence under the Safe Places initiative.

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Elected Councillors announced for Ballina Shire The results of the Local Government Election held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 have been declared.

Cr Sharon Cadwallader was announced as the new Mayor

of Ballina Shire on Monday, December 20, and the following councillors have been officially elected:

Steve McCarthy B WARD Jeff Johnson Eva Ramsey Kiri Dicker C WARD Eoin Johnston Simon Chate Nigel Buchanan

A WARD Phil Meehan Rod Bruem

Note: results are ordered in sequence of election.

Councillors are elected to Ballina Shire Council until the next ordinary election

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Valley’s mayoral candidates keep heads down TIM HOWARD The resignations of five councillors and a general manager plus the election of six new councillors at the December 4 local government elections has created a rare opportunity for Clarence Valley Council.

Electors sprung a minor surprise at the ballot box, electing six new councillors, although two of them, Ian Tiley

and Bill Day, are hugely experienced at local government level.

But the departure of what some ratepayers bizarrely termed the “Grafton mafia”: Mayor Jim Simmons, his deputy Jason Kingsley and Crs Richie Williamson, Andrew Baker and Arthur Lysaught (only two are from Grafton) and the resignation of general manager Ashley Lindsay has opened up

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In fact, Greens councillor Greg Clancy, who finished fourth on the popular vote tally, made no secret he and Mr Tiley would run on a Tiley/Clancy ticket for mayor and deputy.

But other councillors have harboured mayoral ambitions.

Karen Toms has stood for the role of mayor or deputy several times without success.

The departure of five councillors who often stood against her could give her the confidence to try again.

Acting against her is the knowledge she was the last councillor elected, meaning in the public eye, she is the least popular member of the council.

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Ian Tiley Debrah Novak been one of the most vocal and visible councillors since she was elected in 2016.

She has made involvement in the community her watchword and she is an effective communicator in traditional and social media.

Following an election where voters showed they valued a high level of community mindedness, Ms Novak has every right to put herself forward as a candidate for mayor.

The most popular vote winner, Grafton businessman Jeff Smith, has ruled out a run for mayor, but given the strength of his vote, the electorate has clear expectations of him taking a leading role.

Maybe a term as deputy mayor in this shortened term (two years and nine months), would give Mr Smith enough of a taste of life at the top to take tilt at the top job next time.

The position of general manager is even more interesting than the hunt for a new mayor.

A new council has free rein to choose its general manager should it want to and with the departure of Mr Lindsay there has been moves for a change.

Late last year the council voted to appoint the council’s governance director Laura Black as acting general manager while Mr Lindsay completes his leave period and the council decides who it wants in the top job.

But the 5-4 vote for Ms Black was even shakier than it looked. The five councillors who backed her as acting GM were the same five who were not standing for reelection.

During debate on the matter councillors argued it could overturn her appointment in the new year and bring in outside expertise.

In addition there were some queries about Ms Black’s performance as acting general manager while Mr Lindsay was on sick leave in the middle of the year.

She made decisions to refuse some ratepayers access to information which attracted censure from the Information Privacy Commissioner and on a related matter banned council contact with the same ratepayers, which the NSW Ombudsman said did not follow council procedure.

On his return from sick leave Mr Lindsay said he could offer

no explanation for Ms Black’s actions in refusing GIPA access and apologised to them for the council’s actions.

But he did support Ms Black’s decision to ban staff contact with the ratepayers because of their unreasonable contact, despite the statement from the Ombudsman’s office.

He also believed the council should continue with Ms Black in the acting GM role because she was across a number of vital projects the council was on a tight deadline to finish.

Ms Black’s performance was also questioned over the late presentation of the 2020-21 annual report, which turned up as a late item of business at the extraordinary council meeting on December 3, the day before the election.

It was revealed there had been errors in the initial report and their had been administrative mistakes made while correcting these errors.

While Ms Black’s handling of these matter was not faulted, her position as a the director of governance generates an expectation she has intimate knowledge in these areas.

These should be the type of issues the new council considers when it hires the GM it wants.

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Introducing the new Byron Shire Council The wait is over. All the votes have been counted, preferences distributed and the new Byron Shire Council has been declared.

The Council is: • Michael Lyon (Mayor) • Sama Balson • Peter Westheimer • Mark Swivel • Cate Coorey • Asron Pugh • Duncan Dey • Sarah Ndiaye • Alan Hunter Mayor Michael Lyon today welcomed a mix of new and returning councillors who will guide the Shire for the next two and a half years.

Councillors Ndiaye, Coorey and Hunter successfully recontested their positions and Councillors Dey and Westheimer have served

previous terms on Council.

This will be the first term for Councillors Balson, Swivel and Pugh.

“Congratulations to all the new Councillors on their success in the Local Government election,” Mayor Lyon said.

“Putting yourself forward for election is never easy and with this election delayed because of COVID-19 it has been a long run to the finish line,” he said.

“Welcome to Sama, Mark and Asren and welcome back Peter, Cate, Duncan, Sarah and Alan.

“I know we all have the best interests of the Byron Shire at heart and with our mix of backgrounds and interests I am excited about what each of us will bring to the table for our community,” Mayor Lyon said.

The first Council meeting will be held on 20 January 2021.

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Results for Kyogle Council The following councillors have been elected in the Kyogle Shire: A ward Councillors Janet Wilson, Hayden Doolan and Kylie Thomas B ward Councillors John Burley, Maggie May and Rob Cullen C ward Councillors Danielle Mulholland, Tom Cooper and James Murray Former mayor Danielle Mulholland congratulated all candidates and elected councillors.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions will be voted on at the meeting to be held on January 5.

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Small business champion BRENDA Armfield, Casino small business owner, is an extraordinary story of courage and bravery, inspiring many business owners, and being voted Business Owner of the Year 2022.

Brenda recently won the award, Business Owner of the Year presented by Hello Media, for the business who has evolved, pivoted, grown, embraced new digital ways, and got visible online and shown enormous commitment, courage and dedication.

Brenda has been working on her own at Brenda’s Curtains (born and bred in Casino) for more than five years.

The store started as solely custom-made curtains, hence the name - Brenda’s Curtains.

Quickly she realised that offering more in terms of haberdashery, craft, quilting and dressmaking fabrics, sewing accessories and fasteners was going to be the best way she could serve her customers, and the shop became a much-loved part of Casino.

“Born and raised in Casino, I attended the local infant’s primary school and high school (Casino Public School and Casino High School) and my parents ran a dairy farm just out of town,” Brenda said.

“I enjoyed the country life as a child and pictured myself as a farmers wife, doing what my mother had done all her life.

“But that was not to be, and my interest in sewing (which started when I attended sewing classes at primary school and I had a wonderful and inspiring teacher) ensured I follow my dream and have spent the past decades doing what I love best - creating and sewing curtains, clothes, craft

projects and so much more.

“Unbeknownst to me at the time, my grandmother (whom I never knew) was a keen handicraft person so I feel proud that I inherited some of her genes.

“On leaving school I got a job at Sandra Leigh Uniform Manufacturing as a machinist which gave me the skills of the production work (which some of those skills I continue to use today).”

Haberdashery shops are on the decline in Australia, yet what set Brenda’s Curtains apart from the big stores is Brenda’s vast knowledge, expertise and customer service.

“My customers are what really make my day.

“So many of them are regulars, they come and talk about their latest patchwork project, Christmas-themed sewing ideas, and bagmaking DIY projects.

“I still enjoy making made-to-measure curtains and getting out for the measuring, quoting, making, creating and installation, but I also really love the diversity of people I meet on a daily basis.”

In early 2020, when Covid-19 hit our country, Brenda quickly realised it was time to venture into a new frontier - that of digital.

It was time to take Brenda’s Curtains online.

She embraced every free online webinar she could find, and then joined the Hello Media Gold Coaching Programme where she’s attended weekly group coaching, fortnightly masterclasses, and weekly 1:1 sessions, and re-branded, built her own 4000+ product ecommerce store, started a monthly newsletter, created lead magnets, started social media platforms (Instagram,

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Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube) plus she’s hired her first local staff member to help with the shop and the sewing.

“Covid made me embrace technology and while it’s been a steep learning curve, the pivot has been a great way to delve into the nuts and bolts of getting my business online, so now I can offer more to my customers.”

Early this month Brenda’s Curtains officially changed its name to Handa Craft and Curtains (Handa Crafts and Curtains is a little tribute to her biggest inspiration - her mum, Adnah, who many Casino locals will

remember) and in January 2022 Brenda moves to a new location, expansion and growth online has only been part of her Covidtimes adventure, she’s moving to a much bigger shop on January 21, and so from January 4, there’ll be a massive relocating sale while she clears stock ready for the re-opening.

Locals are already noticing the changes; the new sign has already been erected at the new shop location.

“We always want to serve our Casino community better, which is why we’re moving

to a much bigger space so we’ve got room to spread, for our custom-made curtains, and more exciting projects in the pipeline ... watch this space!”

Brenda would like to thank her customers for supporting local business, and, of course, supporting Brenda’s Curtains throughout the years, and she looks forward to offering you the same but more from Handa Crafts and Curtains - your old-fashioned haberdashery store with a modern twist.

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FORWARD THINKERS It’s always unfortunate when letter writers choose to use labels and misinformation against those who have different opinions to their own, as Col Baker did in his recent letter re the Council elections and the Dunoon Dam. His claim that all the members of Steve Krieg’s team are Independents is misinformation as it is widely known that its greatest support came from the National party, both here and in Ballina, and that some members have been, if not still are, members of that party.

That aside, Col labels those who are against the dam as flat-earthers, when in fact it is those actively pushing for the dam who are seeking yesterday’s solution to the issue, whereas those opposing an unnecessary and outdated solution are accepting the advice of experts in the field, which Col certainly isn’t.

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believe these have the same value as normal submissions supported by arguments.

Interestingly, the actual written submissions (as opposed to proformas) in Rous’ 2021 exhibition of the Future Water Plan 2060 were 72% against the dam. (p.35 of the Rous County Council Future Water Plan 2060 Public Exhibition of revised Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy Report on Outcomes, July 2021).

Admittedly, there were only 193 of these submissions but it is clear that those who actually read the evidence and take the time to write a submission are mostly in favour of diverse water options and against the eggs-in-one-basket approach.

This follows Rous’ first public exhibition in 2020 which also had an overwhelming majority of respondents who gave clear reasons for being pro-diversity and against the dam.

Backing this up again are the submissions recently released by NSW Water, in response to its draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy. These showed that 92.4% were in favour of diverse water options and against the Dunoon Dam. We will just have to hope that the new councillors on Rous will be more informed and able to make decisions based on science, economics and climate predictions, not populist bluster.

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single solution to the water security issue in the Northern Rivers.

1. They seem to think that LGA councillors elected to Rous will be able to (a) over-ride state water policy (b) ignore the investigation by the CSIRO and (c) direct Rous to overturn the water security measures that it has spent the last year planning, implementing and employing new staff to carry out.

2. They claim to be in favour of the CSIRO investigation but keep demanding “just build the dam”.

3. They seem to think that asking for further investigations into a new dam but discounting all other options is “keeping options open”.

4. Some of them are climate-change deniers, ie they deny human involvement or responsibility in global heating. That probably means they don’t understand why climate change is going to be an increasing problem for water storage in dams.

5. They seem to be anti-science, eg a recent Facebook contributor who, when asked to provide some science supporting the Dunoon Dam, said “It is not science, it is Elementary as in sense and sensibility. Science has nothing to do with it.”

6. They seem to think that a majority of the Northern Rivers community wants another dam on the same creek. This belief is based on 1000’s of signatures grabbed in malls or kerb-side for a push-poll petition (“Do you want to drink poo water or do you want a new dam?”). They

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the past few years the demand for water in the Lismore LGA has been decreasing because Lismore’s residents, with the support of Rous Water and Lismore Council, have been implementing demand management strategies.

While more can be done in this regard, nevertheless Lismore is a good example (not evident in the other Rous LGAs) of the effectiveness of demand management of water.

It’s ironic that Lismore certainly does not need another dam, and if it were to ever be built, which I don’t think will occur, Lismore residents on the Rous system in the future would then be paying a lot of money for something that would only benefit water users in the other LGAs. And in the bigger picture another dam would make for greater water insecurity across the Rous region due to its dependence on rain.

As Nan Nicholson has reported, in a less politicised public consultation, NSW Water has now released its findings on the Far North Coast Draft Water Strategy and 92.4% of the submissions were opposed to the dam and supported strategies that are independent of the presence of rain. That’s what Water Northern Rivers Alliance has been advocating – hardly flat-earthers but more forward thinkers in my opinion.

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again comes under the microscope as the additive for diesel trucks is in short supply. Hence the train freight and its non-reliance on petrol again highlights the need for a north coast train to be put back on. Labor has just announced the need for a high-speed train from Sydney to Newcastle if it wins the next election. If we need Gina Rinehart or twiggy forest to fund it with the state and federal government so, be it but it needs to be done sooner rather than later.

Alan Mosley Yamba COVID UNFAIRNESS It’s been unfair how our leaders are unaffected financially by the virus while some businesses were classified nonessential and had to close their doors unable to make a living. Also, it’s been unfair how those choosing not to be vaccinated are made to lose their jobs/ income and denied entry to non-essential shops even though they are no different to the double vaccinated who can still

be infected and spread the virus.

It’s being unfair how sports people, celebrities and politicians can get exemptions for their agendas while an ordinary person who has a loved one dying, or sick is denied an exemption. Then when we are allowed to travel there were so many to be tested and waiting on test results that our planned travel had to be abandoned.

It’s being unfair how we cannot say what we want to about the management of the virus eg long lockdowns, mandatory vaccinations and treatments, so we have to protest.

It’s unfair that our children who are usually asymptomatic to the virus are now being coerced into being vaccinated.

These and other rules have been done to us by our leaders who say it is all to keep us safe from a flu-like virus with a 99.8% survival rate that we are told has to be kept under control otherwise it will run rampant, and our hospital systems

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Then when you see a video like this https:// www.bitchute.com/ video/Ate79V5L6tBI/ you realize why we have to get some new leaders.

Lynette Evans NUMULGI FIREWORKS Every New Year’s Eve millions of dollars go up in smoke as fireworks are used to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

How Obscene! This money should be used to help the needy. I find it too upsetting to watch as I think of all of those people who are struggling financially and think of the waste.

L. Clarke Ballina

“cane toad’’ scenario.

It all seems a bit out of kilter, here we are in this vast under populated country with thousands of hectares of arable and semi arable land that we allow the renewable energy brigade to smother with thousands of foreign built imported solar panels.

Try ploughing a new bit of ground or building a dam on your own property and watch the ‘You can’t do that’ red tape police storm your farm while the anti-burp and f#@t inspectors are down sniffing the air in the cattle yards. But then again, we could farm Elephants.

An Elephant can consume between 250 and 600 kgs of plant food per day, while not ruminants, and with an in and out type digestive system, one elephant can produce in one day, enough methane gas to run a small car for one week. Food for thought.

Fred Perring Halfway Creek

GAS PRODUCERS So, millions of tonnes of seaweed are being harvested to be processed into a cattle food supplement to reduce methane levels in our cattle herds.

Well and good, but it appears not much genuine consideration is given to all those sea creatures that call those underwater forests home, whether as breeding grounds or natural larders.

Already there are serious concerns put forward by marine biologists and others regarding the ultimate destruction of these underwater habitats as the new fad of seaweed supplement takes hold worldwide. Another worry by some is that while there is a reduction in methane gas levels produced by cattle, another type of gas takes its place which is damaging to the ozone layer. One boffin warns of the danger of another

ROS IRWIN LETTER I would like to reply to letter by Ros Irwin in Lismore App on 30/12.

It would seem to me Ros that you should read the first part of your opening sentence as it appears that unless I agree with the Labour Green Left, I’m automatically wrong.

Steve Krieg’s ticket says INDFEPENDENT!!

I would think if he or his ticket were members of LNP or ran under their banner it would be illegal to call yourself independent.

What a lovely statement “it is widely known” is. Ever heard of innuendo not backed up by fact?? And yet

I’m the one who sprukes misinformation!!!

No Ros I’m not an “expert” on water, I’m a dumb tradie, but I believe I have some common sense as far as water is concerned.

(Although it’s no longer common it seems) If you read your history the then scientists or learned people believed the earth was flat, it was only after they were proven wrong that they came to accept the fact that it wasn’t.

Remember the Millennium Bug??

Again, experts predicted that at the turn of the century there would be a major crash of computers and like technology.

Most believed this and wasted many billions of dollars on it.

Surely the experts couldn’t be wrong again, could they??

In your third paragraph you claim that water consumption in Lismore LGA has decreased, if that is so that’s excellent but so has population decreased, and yes, I concur we need to use water wisely but what happens when our tanks run dry, we just get them filled by that wonderful water tanker. (Wonder where it gets its water??)

Is Ros advocating that Rous cut off water to other LGA’s and save our water for Lismore.

Certainly, reads that way to me!!

Again, she mentions that the dam is rain dependent. True!! But isn’t recycled water and aquifers?

Toilet to tap or recycled water is not a closed system. We wash our cars, water our gardens, water our animals, fill our pools, sweat, water evaporates so recycling needs rain the same as a

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Where are we going to STORE THE RECYCLED WATER whilst waiting for it to be used?? Perhaps a storage dam would be good for that!!

If recycling is so great, why is Perradenya Estate not using it? It was set up specifically to use recycled water when it was started.

Where does the water come from in the aquifers if it is not rain dependent?? Or does the good fairy simply make water. Remember the great artesian basin and how we dramatically reduced the level of that “inexhaustible supply” The only non-rain dependent source is Desal, which will take water from the Byron Marine Park and discharge “water” with an extremely high salt content back into the park.

They consume a huge amount of energy to purify water and cost a lot of money to maintain even when nonoperational. (I believe Sydney costs approx. $80 m per annum when “idle”) Our green friends say we’ll use renewables to power the plant. This would entail the covering of huge tracts of land in the Byron Shire with solar and wind. I’m sure that will go down well! Plus, they need to be connected to the grid anyway for when renewables fail.

In Ros’s final paragraph she states the percentage of SUBMISSIONS only. Those opposed to the dam continue to ignore the vast number of signatures that were gathered in favour of the dam being put BACK

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on the table. If it’s such a terrible idea, why are they afraid to see it back as an option?

Again, they nitpick facts to suit their argument and completely ignore, or dismiss as “not relevant” facts that are against their biased view.

Again, I say let’s wait for the independent report by the CSIRO and adhere to their findings.

I know I will Ros are you prepared to make the same undertaking??

Col Baker Drive Modanville DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR UNITS IN FLORENCE PRICE PLACE BALLINA I want to bring to the attention of all residents of Ballina the development application lodged with Council to redevelop the Florence Price Retirement Village situated in Florence Price Place now owned by and forming part of Crowley Retirement Village.

The history of Florence Price Village started when Florence Price donated the land to Ballina Council for the purpose of providing low cost accommodation for retirees and pensioners.

The Council erected 14 single story one-bedroom units which provided the accommodation that the land was donated for.

Some years ago council sold off the Village to Crowley{Catholic Church} no doubt for a very large sum and Crowley continued to operate the residences as before.

The single story brick units are all still in good condition externally but are probably in need of some internal upgrading although they have been occupied until recently when residents of all 14 units were evacuated The 14 units are now empty with some having been unoccupied for months.

The development proposal is to demolish the 14 units and build 26 two story units at an estimated cost of 13.5 million dollars. Taking into consideration the development costs including the land the new units will have to be sold for at least $700000 each to recoup the outlay, hardly lowcost accommodation for pensioners.

We live in St Andrews Village which boarders on the development with the boundary some 1.5 meters from our front door. We now enjoy a very quiet peaceful area on the edge of the cul-de-sac but if the development is approved the disruption both during demolition and reconstruction will be considerable not to mention the increased traffic in what is already a busy street. The outlook and blocking of natural light to the St Andrews units will be considerable.

The back boarder of the proposed development is on the edge of a large tract of aboriginal land and the creek that runs through that land.

With all the discussion about low cost affordable housing this proposed development just does not stack up and the complete disregard for the original intention of the donation of the land to council is a complete dereliction of the original purpose the land was donated for.

The development proposal was lodged by Ardil Payne but in reality the Catholic Church through Crowley are the real owners and I believe any councillors who have any affiliation with the Catholic Church should not be allowed to vote as there would be a conflict of interest.

The development will have other ramifications including access to the footpath in Cherry Street for both current and future residents of St Andrews and Crowley.

The deteriorating condition of Cherry Street from Carwarra Oval to Florence Price Place which is in poor condition will be subjected to a lot of very heavy traffic if the proposal was to be approved and will no doubt have to be reconstructed at some stage.

I would urge interested people to discuss this proposal with the incoming councillors and express their opposition to another development out of character with the original intent of the donors wishes.

Alan Nicholls Ballina

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH WERE KEY ISSUES

Gateway to a New Year by Nigel Dawe

Youth Council looks back on 2021

Safety on public transport and mental health support in schools were among the key issues addressed by the Tweed Youth Council in 2021.

The Youth Council, comprising 13 students from seven schools meet formally 4 times during the year in the Murwillumbah or Tweed Heads council cham-bers to discuss matters of concern and interest for Tweed youth.

The matter of personal safety for youth on public transport was a priority issue of 2021 Youth Council.

Buslines Gold Coast South Man-ager William Todd, who attended a Youth Council meeting to hear concerns and possible solutions.

Another major issue was mental health, particularly during the COVID-19 re-strictions and the impact it was having on youth.

A focus was where youth could go to get help for mental health both within and outside the school environment.

There was concern that seeking help through school counsellors raised stig-ma issues with

to Year 7 students, just starting out in secondary schools.

Tweed Shire Councillors supported the Youth Council plan to work with key stakeholders to address concerns relating to ‘Young people feeling safe in their community’ regarding the areas of public transport and youth mental health.

During the year, the Youth Council hosted the Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin who praised the members and their role as community leaders.

facilitator training and helped to co-facilitate the actual co-design workshops for young people.

The Plan involves looking at better access to facilities, design of facilities, events in parks and creating or expanding facilities such as skating parks, bushwalking trails and pathways.

The 2021 Youth Council: • Montana Markland, Chair (Pacific Coast Christian School), • Dawn Cosham, Tom Nguyen (St Joseph’s

Councillor elect Chris Cherry (Emeritus Tweed Shire Mayor) presents Youth Council Chair Montana Markland with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service in 2021.

Members were able to speak directly with the Manager for Road Safety at Transport for NSW, Penny Sutton, telling her of their personal experiences and specific examples brought to the Youth Council about concerns using public transport in the Tweed.

The Youth Council compiled a table of issues for Transport for NSW and sought their assistance in finding solutions and implementing changes where possible.

These issues were also raised with Surfside

students wanting to keep issues to themselves.

There was also a question about whether the title “School Counsellor’ is the most appropriate name given the stigma that can be attached to anyone seeking guidance.

Youth Councillors said this was adding to the problem, creating stress, and greater awareness was needed to ensure that counselling procedures were kept as private as possible.

They suggested that mental health support should be introduced

Ms Saffin encouraged the members to continue to play an active role in the community as voices for youth and commended them for volunteering to be on the Youth Council.

The group also met with Council’s Recreation Planner, Jodie Hewett, to learn about the Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan co-design workshop oppor-tunities for young people and how they could contribute to the development of the Plan.

Three Youth Council members participated in

College), Madison Bambach, Julia Wilder-Donvito (Wollumbin High), • Oska Proietto, Imogene Pain (Banora Point High), • Abby Pirotta, Daniel Green (Lindisfarne), • Logan Wright, Deputy Chair and Daniel Daley (Murwillumbah High).

• Rykah Ross, Jorja Campbell (Tweed River High).

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THERE is always something about the ‘new year’ that has me reflecting on the writings of the very deep fathoming Frenchman – Henri Bergson, who once wrote: “The route we pursue in time is strewn with the remains of all that we began to be, of all that we might have become.” Not to mention all that we actually did, in the year ‘just gone.’

The year as we know it in the western world is an invention, albeit a hand-me-down of ancient Rome.

Originally the annual calendar comprised 10 months; fascinatingly, the winter months were not recognised or deemed worthy of celebration in any way (which in the northern hemisphere is January and February, these two months didn’t start being referred to or included until around 700 BC).

Little surprise then, that the month of January was named in honour of the Roman figure ‘Janus’, who was the god of new beginnings, gates, transitions and doorways. Janus was often depicted as possessing two faces, both looking very deeply in opposite directions (that being representative of the past and the future).

Aptly, many of us make resolutions of countless kinds each year, in an attempt to improve our personal or collective lot.

Unfortunately, more often than not, our best intentions come to reflect the fickle albeit the funny, essence of the old folk adage: “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” Which is to say, that it passes largely unfulfilled.

The Nobel Prizewinning poet, Wislawa Szymborska once observed: “Every beginning is only a

sequel, after all, and the book of events is always open halfway through.” As such, it is never too late, or inappropriate to set out on a new aim or path, let alone to turn a new leaf at any time of the year.

I won’t bore readers or embarrass myself with parroting on about my own 365-day cycle of ‘re’ solutions, but I do think Amit Ray captures something quite elevated or promising at this time of year, when he once noted: “New year is another opportunity of seeing life with a little more caring, compassion, maturity and beauty.”

That said, I think it would be wonderful if all eight billion human beings devoted sincere reflection and concerted effort this ‘new year’ to ending the 40 or so ongoing wars and minor conflicts (as if there is anything minor about fearing for your life each day) in around three dozen countries across the globe, right now.

Without running the risk of sounding like a wanna-be John Lennon, just imagine a world that was war free for the next 12 months, a year of international peace; now if that’s not a resolution worth stating and aiming for, then I don’t know what is. Or as Ralph Blum once said, perhaps unaware of also channelling the pure essence of Janus: “Nothing is predestined. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.”

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BYRON A&I ESTATE UPGRADES BENEFIT PEOPLE, BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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New shared pedestrian and cycle pathways have opened in the Byron Arts and Industry (A&I) estate as part of Council’s Additional Flow Path project.

In a collaboration between Council and Arakwal the drainage upgrade project brings better access to local businesses, greener spaces for the community and improved water management in the Belongil catchment.

Byron Shire Council’s Project Manager for Utilities, Josh Winter, said the additional flow path is designed to channel excess treated water from the Byron sewage treatment plant (STP) during dry weather, which previously went west through farmland before entering the Belongil Creek.

“We now have two pathways instead of one to manage treated water from the STP and stormwater flows across the catchment,” Mr Winter said.

Stretching over 2.3km,

the additional flow path extends from the Byron Bay STP, diagonally south-east across the Byron A&I Estate and continues to Ewingsdale Road.

It rejoins the Central Drain at the southern end of Belongil Creek.

Approximately 700 metres of new shared pathway and cycleway and a 14-metre long fiberglass pedestrian bridge have been built alongside the drainage route.

The additional flow path aligns with the Byron A&I Estate Precinct Plan and the landscaping works are being delivered in tandem with a new pocket park, on the corner of Bayshore Drive and Banksia Street.

“This project brings benefits for cyclists, pedestrians, residents and businesses, as well as improving water quality entering the Belongil estuary,” Josh said.

Water sensitive urban design has been incorporated with

more than 4,500 native species being planted by Arakwal members.

The plants will help stabilise drainage batters and improve the quality of water (through a reduction in nutrient concentrations) before it enters the Belongil Creek.

Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (Arakwal) General Manager, Ross Tregidga, said the project was an important opportunity for hands-on involvement in the management of the Belongil estuary, a place that has great cultural significance for the Arakwal people.

“These plants will provide food for native animals and birds and help improve stormwater quality with highly treated water before it enters the Belongil Creek, which is beneficial for the land, water and people,” Mr Tregidga said.

More information on the additional flow path is on Council’s website

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“COVID-19 DISEASE IS HERE AND PEOPLE WE KNOW, AND LOVE ARE GETTING IT”

So, you’ve got Covid-19, now what?

MARGARET DEKKER Covid-19 disease is here and people we know, and love are getting it; numbers from Northern NSW Local Health District don’t lie, and chatter on Community Facebook pages indicate rising cases.

But for all the months, almost years now of information, discussion and at times wrenching debate about vaccination, boosters, mandates, and divide, perhaps the real question is ‘what does one actually do, to get better from Covid 19?’

As one man wrote on an online newspaper forum last week: “On Christmas Day, having had two vaccinations but also having become exhausted by work commitments, I succumbed to Covid chest infection, muscle pain, and total fatigue.

For the first time - as a newly minted Covid ‘victim’ and now, ‘survivor’ - I realised how unhelpful government regulation and the media has been in addressing the reality of this pandemic. We simply need to know what the symptoms are and how to treat them and the length of time we need to stay at home and as isolated as practicable.” he posted.

In fact, after almost two years of Covid-19 in Australia (the first case was recorded on January 25, 2020) there’s still remarkably little

mainstream information from government or medical associations or media discussion around how a person with Covid-19 actually deals with it – which approved drugs, overthe-counter medicines, supplements, therapies, groceries, eating, sleeping and disinfecting protocols, particularly if home alone, are best for optimum recovery? It’s a big oversight, given tens of thousands of Australians are now in real need of practical information.

The Australian Government Department of Health website fails to list recovery advice, rather a ‘Seek Medical Help for Covid 19’ hyperlink which leads to other information. A National Coronavirus Helpline is listed; “For information about COVID-19 and vaccines call 1800 020 080. This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with additional options for priority groups.”

And after some searching, NSW Health updated its advice on ‘managing’ Covid-19.

“How to manage COVID-19 safely at home” (Last updated: January 1, 2022) Most people can manage COVID-19 at home, with some simple advice. If you are under 65 years of age (previously under 50 years of age,) have had two doses of COVID-19

vaccine, do not suffer from any chronic conditions and are not pregnant you can safely manage COVID-19 at home.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and are pregnant, please call the NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933.

You must self-isolate for 10 days from the day you were tested. You can only leave self-isolation after 10 days if you have no symptoms in the 72 hours before your 10 days is finished. Even if you have no symptoms in these 72 hours, you must still continue to selfisolate for a full 10 days.

You will receive an SMS from NSW Health after 10 days, but you do not have to wait for this SMS to leave self-isolation if it has been 10 days since you were tested.

If you still have symptoms in the 72 hours before your 10 days is finished, please call the NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 for further advice. If you are under the care of a clinical team, your team will tell you when you will be released from isolation.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF: It is important to keep track of how you feel while you are managing COVID-19 at home.

Each day, ask yourself

the following questions: Can I get my own food?

Can I drink water? Can I go to the toilet normally?

Can I take my regular medication? If the answer is ‘no’, or you feel dizzy or lightheaded when standing up and walking around the room, call your GP or the NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 for assistance.

COMMON SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIES: Fever, Runny or blocked nose, Change in taste or smell, Sore throat, Cough, Shortness of breath, Nausea, Diarrhoea. A lot of these symptoms can be relieved by simple remedies including Bed rest, Regular paracetamol, and ibuprofen to relieve pain and fevers; Throat lozenges for a sore throat; Keeping hydrated with regular sips of water; Cough medicine such as Bisolvin.

Some more detailed suggestions on managing the common COVID-19 symptoms are: COUGH: Breathe in steam using a humidifier or vaporizer if you have one or try a warm shower. This helps soothe a sore throat, open your airways, and make it easier to breathe. Sip on fluids throughout the day. Avoid lying on your back. Lie on your side or sit upright instead. Raise

your head when sleeping using extra pillows. This helps with breathing and clears any mucous from your chest.

If you are coughing up mucous, it is important to continue to do this.

It lowers the chance of chest infections and helps you breathe more easily.

Nausea (feeling sick) Vomiting or Diarrhea: Eat plain, low fibre foods that are not spicy.

This includes white rice, pasta, and white bread.

Have small meals often.

Have 6 smaller meals in the day instead of 3 big meals.

Do not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine such as tea, coffee, and colas.

Sip on clear fluids such as water during the day.

This will help you to stay hydrated. Drink enough fluids so that your urine is light yellow in colour and clear.

FEVER Take paracetamol (e.g., Panadol) as directed. Put a cool, damp washcloth on your forehead. Wipe your arms and body with a cool cloth If you have symptoms or concerns at any time while you are selfisolating you should call your GP, Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or the NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933.

SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE If you have mild symptoms, concerns, or questions at any time while you are selfisolating you should call your GP or the NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 If it is a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Let them know you have COVID-19. A medical emergency includes if you: have trouble breathing, have chest pain, feel faint.

CARING FOR YOUR CHILD AT HOME Most children who test positive for COVID-19 can be safely cared for at home by their usual household carers, even if they are not vaccinated.

You should: Dress your child in appropriate clothing, so that they are comfortable - not sweating or shivering. Give your child plenty of fluids to drink. They may not feel like drinking much so will need your help and encouragement.

Encourage them to rest and not overdo it.

Use paracetamol (Panadol) or ibuprofen (Nurofen), only if you think your child is in pain or appears uncomfortable with a fever. Do not to give more of these medicines than is allowed in a 24-hour period, as this may be harmful for children (see instructions on the label).

Watch your child for signs that their illness is getting worse.

Monitor your child’s condition and call your GP or NSW Health COVID-19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 (8.30 am – 8.30 pm ) or the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 ( 24/7) if you notice any of the following: prolonged fever (more than 5 days) difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe or worsening abdominal pain, frequent vomiting and/ or diarrhoea, oral intake or urine output that is less than half of normal, drowsiness, sleepiness or irritability.

If you are concerned that your child is seriously unwell, has difficulty breathing, is severely dehydrated or is fainting, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately and inform the operator that your child has COVID-19.

HAVE A SUPPORT PERSON Contact a family member or friend and tell them you have COVID-19. Ask them to contact you daily at agreed times so they know you are okay. This support person will help keep you safe but cannot visit you in person.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 17

FOUR CHARGED FOLLOWING PURSUIT – EVANS HEAD A man and three teenage boys have been charged following a pursuit on the state’s Mid North Coast yesterday.

About 5pm on Sunday (2 January 2022), officers attached to Richmond Highway Patrol were travelling on the M1 Motorway at Newrybar, when they detected a white Mazda utility exceeding the sign posted speed limit.

Checks revealed the vehicle had allegedly been stolen from a home at Old Bar the previous day (Saturday 1 January 2022).

The driver allegedly failed to stop as directed by police, and a pursuit was initiated from Newrybar to Evans Head. The pursuit was terminated a short time

later due to the manner of driving.

A second pursuit was initiated before road spikes were successfully deployed at WoodburnEvans Head Road, Woodburn, near the M1 Motorway overpass.

When the vehicle stopped, all four occupants fled the scene on foot, before the driver and the front seat passenger were arrested.

The remaining two passengers were located a short time later and arrested at Woodburn.

All four occupants were taken to Lismore Police Station.

The driver – a 17-yearold boy – was charged with police pursuit – drive dangerously, exceed speed limit over 45km/h, unaccompanied learner; not display

L plates, drive conveyance without consent of owner and breach of bail. His learner’s licence was also suspended.

The passengers, a 19-year-old man and two 15-year-old boys, were each charged with being carried in conveyance without consent of owner. One of the teenage boys was also charged with shoplifting.

All three boys were refused bail to appear at a children’s court today (Monday 3 January 2022).

The man appeared at Lismore Local Court today, where he was formally refused bail to reappear at Byron Bay Local Court on Monday 10 January 2022.

UNACCOMPANIED LEARNER CHARGED WITH HIGH-RANGE DRINK-DRIVING NEAR COFFS HARBOUR

An unaccompanied learner driver has been charged with high-range drink-driving after being stopped by police south of Coffs Harbour.

About 5.20pm yesterday (Friday 24 December 2021), officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting stationary speed enforcement duties on the Pacific

Highway at Bonville, when they observed a white SUV travelling northbound above the sign posted speed limit.

Officers stopped the driver – a 51-yearold man – who was subjected to a roadside breath test and allegedly returned a positive result.

He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station, where he underwent a secondary breath

analysis and returned an alleged reading of 0.166.

The man was charged with high-range PCA, unaccompanied learner, and speeding.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Friday 7 February 2022.

The Coffs Harbour man’s learner’s permit and number plates were confiscated.

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January 6, 2022

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“Leemo’s View”

Grafton Regional Gallery

“LEEMO has views on just about anything”

Leemo’s New Year Resolutions...

(NOT!) ‘LEEMO CAT’ HAPPY NEW YEAR purrs. I shall tell you about our Christmas, but FIRST I must relay details of a formal meeting with ‘Mum Jane’ to-day. It related to NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS. Mum called the meeting and told me, right from the start, to not interrupt her unless invited.

CRIKEY! ‘OK Leems, the first resolution you are going to make is pertinent to your eating habits. I have noted your erratic behaviour when it comes to what you WILL and what you WILL NOT eat. (She droned on...

BOORRING!) When I prepare food for you and place it in your bowl, I do not expect you to have just one lick and then slouch off and sit in front of your food cupboard hoping for something more tasty.

From now on you will eat what is offered as our household budget will not accommodate your wasteful food wants’. OMG, she continued. ‘Next Leemo, is that whilst you have watched many magicians on talent shows, YOU ARE NOT A MAGICIAN. Sitting like a Sphinx and staring at your empty food bowl for hours will NOT make food appear...got it?’ (I can’t believe she still has more to say!) ‘AND, I am becoming very tired of you hopping on my bed a 3am and pawing

my nose, waking me up then jumping off and running to your bowl because you feel like a snack...OK?’ (I am thinking 2022 is going to be a most challenging year...hmmm.) SO, I took the initiative and told Mum that I had something to say to HER! ‘Mum, you know I have a new friend called Andrew. He is a most impressive feline and has lots of street cred. Mum, I invited Andrew for lunch and YOU have to make resolutions for ME. Firstly, whilst he is visiting, DO NOT tell him that you sing me a lullaby every night to put me to sleep. Like any self-respecting male, I would be mortified...specially if you sing it. OMG! Secondly, DO NOT call me “Leemsy Baby Fluffball Darling” in front of him. Anything along those lines would certainly have a detrimental impact on the beginnings of a nifty friendship between 2 macho felines. Next Mum, get me a collar with studs to replace my pink glitter one’. I hoped this was sinking in with her...she had a shell shocked look on her ageing countenance.

I decided to inform her that “What cannot be cured must be endured” ref. my eating habits... well, that went down like a stale fart in an elevator from the look on Mum’s face. Crikey, best to move on... change tack, discuss something else before I am in more strife. ‘OK, Christmas Day...we had prawns. Mum had about 28...I had 2. Whilst they were certainly most delicious, I thought that the apportioning of these treats between us was not quite equitable...my Feline Union could have a field day with this one. (And, I didn’t get pudding...

Mum said felines can’t have pudding? I ponder as to where she came across this ridiculous ‘pearl of wisdom’ but wisely decided to refrain from debating.)

Hope you all have a truly wonderful 2022... with contemplative purrsies...Leemo.

2021 Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship Award Recipients Announced 2021 Yulgilbar Traveling Fellowship Recipient Madeleine Richey with Exhibitions and Collection Officer Caity Reynolds

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rafton Regional Gallery is pleased to announce the Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship Award recipients for 2021.

Every two years the Gallery offers an opportunity to individual artists, or artist groups of the Clarence Valley who work across all mediums and subjects to apply for Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowships.

These fellowships are designed to broaden and enhance professional development. The Gallery and The Yulgilbar Foundation provides assistance for artists to develop their arts practice within Australia. This year the standard of application was extremely high, and we were impressed by all the projects put forward. As a reflection of this, two additional highly commended awards of $2500 each were also announced.

Highly Commended was awarded to: Katrina McAndrew For her project to explore the architecture of Melbourne, attend a print making workshop and the Melbourne Art Fair Cassandra-Lyn Palmer:

For her project to create a series of works on the caldera of the Wollumbin shield volcano; inspired by her First Nations heritage.

This project also includes a residency at Tweed Regional Gallery.

The 2021 Yulgilbar Travelling Fellowship

Sydney’s first potters, as well as other family ties in Rookwood cemetery.

Cher will attend a master class at the National Art School and visit the studio of artist Steve Lopes.

Madeleine Richey For her project that connects her back to her homelands of Gomeroi

2021 Yulgilbar Traveling Fellowship Recipient Cher Breeze with Gallery Director Niomi recipients are: Cher Breeze For her project ‘Pots Pros & Stones’ where she will research her family history, specifically Mary Breeze, a madam who ran an establishment in “Back Row” and her great great grandfather who was one of

Country, Maddy plans to spend time on Country creating work inspired by her deep connections to Country and family, exploring natural resources, connecting with Elders and family, and giving back to the community by sharing her learnings through workshops and

gatherings.

“We are fortunate to be able to provide this opportunity for artists of the Clarence as part of the Yulgilbar Foundation’s support of the Gallery” said Gallery Director, Niomi Sands. “The best part of my job is to provide opportunities for artists to realise their projects.

Artists of the Clarence are lucky to have this support at a local level.”

These fellowships provide assistance towards the cost of travel to undertake a residency, internship or mentorship, or to undertake a selfinitiated artistic project; or research which may include establishing valuable contacts, researching current international practices, and engaging with exhibition programs.

At the conclusion of each Fellowship the successful artists will be required to submit an artistic report on their experience and present a talk or slide night at the Grafton Regional Gallery to share stories from their experience.

The Yulgilbar Fellowship is a proud initiative of the Yulgilbar Foundation and the Grafton Regional Gallery.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 19

Jodie’s inspiration delivers $11,000 to enchance home palliative care support Every palliative patient in our region deserves dignified treatment and care whether in home or in hospital.

Jesse Smith, Chair of Jodie’s Inspiration, in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital, today delivered an $11,000.00 Christmas gift to support in home palliative care services across the Northern Rivers.

The beneficiaries of this equipment are local palliative care patients being treated by Lotus Palliative Care.

Lotus provides specialist nursing care to people in the Northern Rivers that require palliative care in their own home.

Co-Founder of Lotus, Lulu Shapiro, said, “The support and encouragement Lotus Palliative Care has received from Jodie’s Inspiration and St Vincent’s Private Hospital since commencing in July 2021 has been heartwarming.”

“We are very grateful for the generosity shown

by Jodie’s inspiration in donating these Syringe Drivers to Lotus Palliative Care, as they are an essential item in providing symptom management to people

receiving palliative care.

“This is a true testament to the way Jodie’s Inspiration, SVPH and LPC are working together to ensure our community can receive nursing care at home.”

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January 6, 2022

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New rules for Covid cases and contacts NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

THE NSW Government will adopt nationally consistent principles for the definition of a close contact and isolation periods for Covid positive cases, and remove mandatory PCR testing requirements for international arrivals.

Following last week’s National Cabinet, the NSW Government will immediately implement the below arrangements for Covid cases and contacts: Positive Covid-19 case Seven days isolation commencing on the day of testing.

Unless otherwise advised a person may leave isolation after seven days without formal notification or a further test.

People in this category must take precautions (mask, etc)

and avoid high risk settings, such as hospitals and aged care for a further three days.

Close contacts Defined as: • A household contact, or where more than four hours of exposure has occurred in a residential setting; and • Contacts in a setting where Health has determined there to be a high level of transmission.

Seven days isolation from the day of exposure, and obtain a PCR test as soon as possible.

High risk settings, such as hospitals and aged care should be avoided for a further seven days.

A rapid antigen test (RAT) is required at Day 6 and, if positive, must be followed by a PCR test.

All other contacts Monitor for symptoms and if symptoms develop, undertake a PCR test.

If you have symptoms Obtain a PCR test if you have symptoms at any time.

These contact and isolation arrangements apply to all people, regardless of vaccination status.

NSW Health is developing guidelines to allow social contacts to assess their risk.

Effective immediately testing requirements for international travellers will also be revised.

All fully vaccinated international travellers and flight crew arriving in NSW will be required to undertake a Rapid Antigen Test on days

one and six after arrival.

Symptomatic arrivals will be required to get a PCR as soon as possible and isolate until negative result is received.

If the PCR test is positive, the arrival must treat themselves as a positive case.

Under existing arrangements, all international travellers and flight crew are also required to produce a negative predeparture test, within three days of boarding their flight.

Unvaccinated arrivals will continue to be quarantined (capped at 210 per week) and require PCR testing.

Guidelines will be developed recommending international arrivals not attend at an aged care, health care, disability care or correctional facility for seven

days after arrival.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said this approach to dealing with Covid would provide certainty for people as we continue to chart a course out of the pandemic.

“Across the country we have done an incredible job in getting vaccinated to protect people and our health systems. High vaccination rates mean we can adapt our response to deal with the new challenges that come our way,” Mr Perrottet said.

“These changes will ensure our health system continues to work for people who need it most. We need everyone to keep playing their part and to only come forward to get tested if they have a medical need or are directed to do so.”

Modified Covid isolation guidelines for healthcare staff NSW Health has revised its approach to isolation guidelines for healthcare staff exposed to Covid-19 in the community or the workplace.

Healthcare workers essential to service delivery, who are close contacts of a Covid-19 case in the household will now be able to leave isolation and safely return to work after seven days.

Previously these staff

were excluded from the workplace for 14 days due to the requirement for close contacts to avoid high risk settings, such as hospitals, for a further seven days.

Before returning to work, staff will be required to have a negative PCR test on day six and to follow an approved risk assessment plan.

The risk assessment plan requires daily Covid-19 rapid

antigen testing, Covid-safe protocols in the workplace and appropriate and effective use of personal protective equipment, including masks at all times while at work.

Other changes to reduce the number of days healthcare workers are excluded from the workplace include: • those who are exposed in the community by a friend or family member in a social setting will

also be able to return to work following a negative PCR test on day two; and • those exposed in the workplace will have their isolation and testing requirements determined by a workplace risk assessment.

Deputy Secretary Nigel Lyons said the changes ensure safety for healthcare workers and patients while maintaining capacity within the health system.

“Healthcare workers are the most vital workers needed in a pandemic, and the safety of staff working at NSW Health is of the utmost importance,” Dr Lyons said.

“These changes are possible because healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated, many have recently received booster doses, they are trained in infection control practices, they wear PPE

in the workplace, and they have access to rapid testing.”

NSW Health has the largest and most skilled health workforce in the country with more than 140,000 dedicated staff. Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in NSW, about 2000 Healthcare workers are furloughed. These changes will result in a substantial number of staff being back to work within a week.

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The Northern Rivers Times

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Holidaymakers must avoid testing queues testing that is not clinically urgent.

Prioritisation will be given to people getting a PCR test (nose and throat swab) who: • have Covid-19 symptoms or a positive rapid antigen test • are a household contact with a confirmed Covid-19 positive case • have been in a venue where there has been high transmission such as a club • have been in a setting with vulnerable people, such as an aged care facility, which is experiencing a current outbreak.

If an individual receives a case alert in the Service NSW app, they should

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Holidaymakers are now urged to avoid testing queues to help ease pressure on laboratory testing.

As at December 27, 2021, pathology services in NSW had processed more than 24 million tests but like other states, “tourism testing” has stretched testing capabilities To reduce the strain on our staff and services and better protect the NSW community, NSW Health is taking further steps to limit

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January 6, 2022

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Experience Dragon Boat racing on the Tweed River Photo: Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club.

Breathing new life into the ancient sport of Dragon Racing MARGARET DEKKER The Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club in Murwillumbah is calling all interested paddlers and adventure-seekers to “Come and Try Dragon Boat Racing” this Saturday morning, January 8, at

6:30am at Tumbulgum Boat Ramp for an early morning introductory session on the Tweed River.

The club hopes to attract more people to the ancient sport, which originated on the trade rivers of Southern China more than 2000 years

ago but also, “To experience the camaraderie, teamwork and supportive friendships that grow through shared experiences socially and competitively,” the Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club’s website reads.

“Change happens when you take action. Paddling is great for mental health, recovery, full body fitness, friendship and competition.”

In the past decade, Wollumbin Dragon Boat Club has won gold at local, state, national and international

levels and hopes to build on its success in 2022 with new members and teamwork.

Participants are asked to meet at Tumbulgum Boat Ramp on Riverside Drive (near Fawcett Street).

The session will run to a Covid-safe plan.

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Annual rainfall totals are now available from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and show it was a very wet

year across the region, consistent with the widely reported La Nina effect currently impacting northern Australia.

Northern Rivers Rainfall 2021 Tweed Heads 2321.6 mls Mullumbimby 2299 mls

Evans Head 2143.2 mls Kingscliff 2111.5 mls Uki 2093 mls Ballina 2026 mls Nashua 2020 mls Murwillumbah (Bray Park) 1994 mls Yamba 1942 mls Clunes 1892.6 mls Byron 1692.8 mls Grafton 1449 mls Climate Outlook for early 2022 The Bureau of Meteorology reports January to March rainfall

is likely to be above median for parts of eastern Australia.

“Much of this area, especially northern Queensland and coastal NSW, has an increased chance of receiving unusually high rainfall, in the top 20 per cent of historical records, with maximum temperatures in the first quarter of the year in eastern parts of NSW likely to be below median,” the BoM Climate Outlook reports.

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The Northern Rivers Times

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70 years of wedded bliss A meet up through friends at the beach resulted in a 70-year marriage, celebrated recently between Keith Townsend and his lovely bride Marie (nee Dimmick) of Evans Head.

Marie and Keith met as 17 and 18 year olds through friends at the beach.

Keith found Marie attractive with her wavy dark hair and almondshaped green eyes, also she looked very good in shorts. He liked that she was kind and gentle and well loved by everyone, easy going and sporty like himself. Most of all he liked that she neither drank alcohol or smoked.

He jokes she was cheap to keep!

Marie liked Keith’s sense of humour and adventure. He was also quite handsome, generous, a hard worker, good provider and sporty like her. She would often go to his football matches.

They would catch buses or hire cars with friends to travel down to Evans Head, Ballina, and catch a train to Byron Bay. They would have lunch and spend the day at the beach and catch the train home.

They attended dances all over the district. The girls would often ride their bikes from Lismore to Casino for a meal and meet the boys at the dance hall. Boys would sometimes hire cars.

After the dance, they would put their bikes in the back of a cattle truck and be taken back to Lismore.

They would also go to the local cinemas, which were opulent and impressive, usually art deco style with columns, heavy velvet curtains, soft material seats and starry night skies painted on the ceilings.

They brought their wedding forward after the fire and were married aged 19 and 20 in the Methodist church in Lismore on Saturday 22nd December in a dress borrowed from Marie’s sister-in-law and her favourite

cousin Annette was her bridesmaid. Their reception was held at the Masonic Lodge and catered by Marie’s aunt.

After they were married, they moved in with Keith’s parents in Casino and later they moved to two different shared houses with enclosed verandahs where their first daughter Vicki was born. They finally found a small house to rent at the back of Keith’s work when their son Terry was born and later their third and last child, Debbie.

Their first car, a ‘Standard 8’ (now Triumph) was very small with roll-up windows.

There was a large hole in the back floor and Keith put lino over it and made Marie sit in the back so no one would fall through.

When Keith was 27 years he and his brother moved south for work, they left their families behind. They worked seven days a week, sometimes 12-hour days.

The brothers were given the job to plaster all the Coles Stores being built over Sydney. Keith tells the story of Sir Kenneth Cole arriving in his top hat and suit to shake their hands and tell them what an amazing job they had done in his stores. After this, they were offered work in Goulburn; the builders were so impressed with them they offered to pay for accommodation and support them to stay there. They found a small shed to rent and work from.

After a year of very hard work and long hours, they could

afford to send for their families and they found accommodation in Goulburn, where they spent the next 13 years.

They built a beach house at Evans Head after they moved south and holidayed there, back to their roots and families every year.

Eventually, they could afford to buy land and built a factory and employed two teams of men to work for them.

They would make the plaster sheets at night and put them up in the houses the next day.

After seven years, gyprock was invented and they only used their sheets for the ceilings, as the new sheets were floppy and wouldn’t stay flat. They specialised in restoring old houses, using decorative moulds.

They created roses, intricate designs, quilting and reliefs. Keith and his brother Bob helped restore a 12-room house named Winderradeen built by the first inland settler Sir Terence Murray in 1837 in Old Collector next to Lake George. They even made a relief of the ‘Last Supper’ for the nuns’ convent at the Catholic Cathedral in Goulburn.

Keith enjoyed participating in charity work. He continued to play sport and coached junior football. He would rise early every morning before work and make Marie a cup of tea and biscuits in bed. Marie was a dedicated mother and would bike ride, swim, skate and have adventurous holidays with her sporty children.

She was a stay-at-home mum and took great

pride in her house.

They moved back to the area they both loved, the warmth of Casino and the beaches of Evans Head. After their youngest daughter Debbie finished high school in Casino and moved overseas, they sold their newly built house to live in their beach house at Evans Head. When new land was released in Evans across from the airfields, they built their last house and have lived there for past 41 years.

Keith’s greatest passion was fishing and he bought a fishing/prawn trawler when he moved North. The Evans Head bar was often rough and hard to cross. There was an accident one day when a boat flipped over and the occupants were clinging to their upturned boat. Keith saw this happen and raced to get his boat and in rough conditions he saved their lives.

They now have seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, the

eldest Malina is 21. They sadly lost their eldest daughter Vicki to breast cancer at 50 yrs old.

Marie sadly says,” One shouldn’t outlive their children”.

On being married for 70 years Marie says, “couples worked hard at their marriage in our days, besides it would be too hard to train someone else!”

They celebrated their 70th anniversary on Christmas Day with family now the borders are opened up again.

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TAFE NSW COURSE MEETS SURGING DEMAND FOR ANIMAL CARERS

TAFE NSW is training skilled animal services employees workers to meet the increased demand in the sector after an explosion in pet ownership during COVID-19.

When faced with a global pandemic, many people have turned to their pets for support. Since the pandemic began, nine TAFE NSW campuses across the state have started delivering of a Certificate III in Companion Animal Services after the demand for pets surged.

The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services has been introduced at TAFE NSW Gosford, Kurri Kurri, Taree, Dubbo, Wauchope, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Wollongbar, and Kingscliff.

It could not be a better time for the students to be considering a career in the animal care industry with Australia’s pet population

of 29 million, now higher than its human population.

The pandemic has led to uncertainty and many studies show that owning a companion animal has huge benefits for mental health.

A recent survey by the Waltham Foundation found that 86% of respondents felt they had bonded more with their animals in lockdown, whilst 60% thought their pet had helped them maintain a regular routine, and 43% said that their animal had reduced their anxiety.

TAFE NSW Animal Care and Management Team Leader Gary Zohrab said there is a unique opportunity right now for animal lovers to take advantage of increased job opportunities in the industry.

“Whether you’re looking to start your career or broaden your skills to get the job you

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want, TAFE NSW offers a variety of courses that equip students with the job-ready skills to be able to work in a variety of animal care fields.”

“There is a growing need for workers in the animal services sector right across regional NSW in everything from pet grooming and

veterinary clinic assistants to workers in kennels, catteries, and council pounds,” Mr Zohrab said.

“TAFE NSW is here to help people get the practical training they need to make their goals achievable and find pathways into rewarding, successful careers.”

Mikala Thornton is studying the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services and has always had a love for animals. Ms Thornton is particularly passionate about animals that have been abused, neglected or need rehoming.

“I am passionate about caring for animals and I’m so excited about the career opportunities in the industry.

TAFE NSW has set me on the right path and will give me the qualifications and skills I need to get my dream job,” Ms Thornton said.

The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services is a fully governmentsubsidised JobTrainer course. To explore the range of animal studies courses available at TAFE NSW and via TAFE Digital, visit www. tafensw.edu.au or phone 131 601 for more information.

TIME FOR CAUTION AND CARE AS WE MOVE INTO 2022 News from NSW Health that there were 11,201 new COVID-19 cases is concerning but not unexpected said Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon.

In the Northern NSW Local Health District there were 216 new cases, with 100 in the Byron Shire.

“COVID is now embedded in our community and it seems we all know people who

have had it or have it,” Mayor Lyon said.

“People obviously want to avoid catching the virus, but what is concerning for many is that they may inadvertently pass it on it on to their elderly grandparents, relatives or people who are battling serious illnesses,” he said. “Sadly this is now the reality of our lives as COVID spreads through our Shire and the Northern Rivers region, but it is

important that we all continue to take all the precautions we can to avoid catching it.

People are asked to abide by all NSW Health rules and sign in or use a QR code when visiting shops and venues and to wear a mask. “Wearing a mask is a simple and effective way to lessen exposure to COVID-19 and it seems the great majority of people have masks on and

are taking personal responsibility which is great to see,” Mayor Lyon said. “The queues for testing remain long and this is frustrating for people waiting but we need to spare a thought for the staff who are doing the testing because they are really being pushed to the limit.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at the Northern NSW Local Health District who are working so

hard to look after the people who are sick both in hospital and in the community. “I note from the figures released today that there are 13 people in our hospitals who have COVID, two of those in intensive care, and the doctors, nurses and ancillary staff are doing their mighty best at this time when many people are on holidays or relaxing with family and friends,” Mayor Lyon said.

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regain more gaming machine access after becoming “pokie free”.

The practice is legal, but in some cases, towns are left with unviable pubs impacting on the community.

Roches Hotel had five gaming machines, which have been moved onto the Grafton Hotel that now runs more than 20 machines.

According to a representative from hotel brokers HTL Property, the Grafton Hotel’s weekly revenue was about $55,000 with more than 40 per cent coming from gaming.

The Grafton Hotel has turned the gaming room into a mini-Vegas, with a discreet side entrance and a late-night license to accommodate those wishing to have a slap on the pokies up until midnight.

They’ll even make your stay in the gaming room more comfortable, offering bar service and snacks, so there’s no need to press the reserve button on your machine.

It’s no secret pubs have struggled in recent years.

More people drinking at home, staff shortages and Covid-19 have impacted on the ability for local watering holes to keep their heads above water.

The good news has been hoteliers determined to make make a business viable without pokies have begun to emerge.

These brave souls realise pubs need to adapt and change their

business practices to survive. They put more focus on food, entertainment or quirky gimmicks to attract a steady flow of customers through their doors.

The recent history of Grafton pubs is a prime example of just having beer on tap is not enough for several of its once thriving hotels to survive.

At the turn of the century there were 17 hotels in Grafton, South Grafton and Junction Hill plus a bunch of services and bowling clubs dispensing refreshments to thirsty patrons.

Of these, one has disappeared under a supermarket complex, one has shut down awaiting conversion to a private hospital another has become a Thai restaurant and three others have ceased trading.

Social clubs, sporting clubs and charities all rely on local pubs, but more importantly, they provide an informal setting where patrons can meet, socialise, and help inhibit loneliness.

Roches Family Hotel is now a pub where the regulars know the owners can shut the doors at a moment’s notice.

It’s going to require a publican with imagination and courage to turn that around and save this quaint historic pub from a slow death.

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Roches Hotel, which has changed ownership twice in the past six years, after 28 years in the hands of John and Marie Brien and family, briefly closed its doors over Christmas.

After five days the hotel is back serving beers, but the hotel’s regulars are asking “for how long?”

The latest owner, hotel baron Jim Knox, bought Roches and the Grafton Hotel in Fitzroy St last year.

He also has an interest in all five pubs in Moree and has been building up his hotel empire for the past two years at the height of the pandemic.

The acquisition of the Moree hotels gave him control more than 63 gaming machines.

The initial decision to close the pub, built in 1870, could not have come at a worse time for Roches staff.

An insider revealed staff received text messages on Christmas Eve saying the hotel would close and their jobs were gone.

But last Wednesday their phones buzzed again with a request from management to resume work.

Hotel manager James Olivero originally said the decision was a tough one, but closing the hotel was purely a business

decision.

“The big bosses make the calls, but at the end of the day we are running a business. I’m sure you or anyone else would do the same,” Olivero said the decision to close.

“There are only five or six people drinking at the bar in the arvo and the restaurant was not going all that good.

“Also, the Covid pandemic has had a huge impact on running the hotel.”

Presumably the decision to re-open was also a “business decision”, but licensee Kate Minato didn’t offer too many explanations for the backflip.

“To close Roches was a temporary business decision made by the bosses. We had to revaluate things and possibly reduce hours, but it is now all sorted out,” she said.

Analysis of the hotel trade revealed there might be more driving these “business decisions” than the number of regulars in the front bar.

Around NSW regional areas, hotel operators are buying up multiple hotel businesses with gaming machine licenses.

Once purchased, owners move the gaming machines to a single venue, while the other hotels are left to operate without the income the machines generate.

These hotels are often sold at fire sale prices because, under NSW legislation, they cannot

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New council has old mess to clean up COMMENT TIM HOWARD The new-look Clarence Valley Council has a small, but nasty, mess to clean up when it holds the first meeting of its term in February 2022.

As a matter of urgency it should rescind the decision of the December 3 extraordinary meeting of the old council to confirm the decision of its acting to general manager to place three rate payers Lynne and Bob Cairns and Shane Powell on its unreasonable complainant customer list.

The ratepayers, placed on the list because of persistence in seeking information about a development in the Yamba canals precinct, were not entirely blameless.

But it was a council error that created the frustration for the ratepayers, who then found it necessary to bombard council staff with more than 3000 emails.

You don’t have to take my word for this, staff in the NSW Ombudsman office said the same thing, pointing out the council had erred by not following its protocols for placing the three residents on the naughty list.

The doubling down on a decision created through a council error was bad enough, but the shambolic conduct of the meeting made matters worse.

During the debate there were 18 points of order and three dissent motions

called as council found adhering to meeting procedures hard going.

Deputy mayor Jason Kingsley stood in for mayor Jim Simmons, who attended, but refused the chair due to vision problems, which made reading difficult.

Several times Cr Kingsley should have ordered councillors withdraw remarks called out in points of order.

Instead he advised toning down the language, with little effect.

Although the meeting processes were shaky, it quickly became apparent two positions were rock solid.

The mayor and his deputy, Jason Kingsley plus Crs Richie Williamson, Andrew Baker and Arthur Lysaught were clearly of a single mind on this issue.

And Crs Karen Toms, Debrah Novak, Greg Clancy and Peter Ellem were of a different mind.

They voted in their blocks on every decison on this matter.

At first it appeared the motion may not get a start, when Cr Kingsley came close to ruling it out of order.

He had a problem with the motion, from Crs Karen Toms and Debrah Novak, that had councillors directing the general manager to act in a certain way.

With a slight change in the wording, the matter proceeded, but the writing was on the wall.

The meeting took a bizarre turn within minutes when several councillors became concerned Cr Toms was

discussing information which was included in confidential attachments to the council papers.

With at least 30 minutes of debate, they managed to convince themselves to go into confidential session for two minutes on a matter which was clearly included in the open section of the council papers.

We can’t know for certain what happened in those two minutes, but judging from what preceded and followed, we didn’t miss much.

What the council did miss was a chance to note and debate the NSW Ombudsman’s comments critical of council’s handling of the matter, because it failed to

follow its procedure for placing the residents on the UCC list.

The extent of the ambush became apparent when council divided and conquered Cr Toms motion and Cr Baker revealed he had a carefully worded six-point motion in his back pocket.

Handily this reaffirmed council’s handling of the matter and added a pointless affirmation to support the position of the general manager.

Cr Baker’s motion made a number of good points around protecting staff from the level of stress gained dealing with unreasonable customers, but it was all

spin.

The council botched the entire process and no amount of fine words could cover that up.

The general manager’s first mistake was to refuse GIPA access to the residents. The residents may have gone over the top with the persistent emails, but going back to first principles, that was not the source of the problem.

When it came to banning contact with the ratepayers, council had a clear obligation to follow the letter of the law.

Again it failed to do so, omitting to warn the residents about their behaviour before instigating a ban.

There are no ifs or

buts in this situation.

The council demanded people stick to the rules and should not in all conscience stipulate something for ratepayers they could not do themselves.

But the worst error has been to stay in the hole and keep digging.

Should council have followed all their procedures to the letter, there is every chance this matter would be history.

Had the residents received the information they wanted, the barrage of emails would not have proceeded.

The subject of the matter, a resident breaking some conditions of a development application, was considered minor and addressed through a retrospective approval process.

By following the rules they could have avoided this mess entirely.

None of the five councillors who voted so assiduously for this are not with us. They did not recontest.

The new councillors do need to address this.

It won’t save the Cairns and Mr Powell much time on the naughty list, as their time is nearly up.

Clarence Valley Council acknowledges it has lost the confidence of the public and the way it has dealt with this matter has dealt that another blow.

Demonstrating the council will stick to procedure in its public dealings is a vital step in clawing back some of that lost confidence.

Operation helps students LISMORE Square will again join forces with St Vincent De Paul Society to ensure local children in need receive the necessary items to start their 2022 school year.

Operation Backpack will run from Monday, January 3 until Sunday, January 23 with all stationary items distributed by St Vincent De Paul

once the 2021 school semester begins.

“Lismore Square are excited to partner with St Vincent De Paul to help local families with their back-to-school needs.

“Our donation boxes in the centres will be available for customers to make contributions and help local children get ready for school,”

says Elizabeth Fulloon, Centre Manager – Lismore Square.

Items needed include pens, lead pencils, highlighters, rulers, erasers, glue sticks, lunch boxes, rolls of clear contact, note pads, water bottles, coloured pencils, pencil cases and backpacks.

The donation bin is outside Kmart.

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Lennox market reopens

A file photo of the Lennox Market.

Community can browse 120 stalls LENNOX Market will provide locals and visitors with food, shopping and live music in a beautiful setting, while spending time with friends and family.

The Lennox Community Market will reopen on Sunday, January with about 120 stalls at Williams Reserve.

The markets are a vibrant part of the Lennox community and a great day out for the family.

The market is reopening with new management under the Byron Community Centre with Greg Curry as the new Lennox Market Manager.

Site allocation will give priority to current and

Lennox Community Market When: Every second and fifth Sunday of the month Where: Williams Reserve, Lennox Head Time: 8am - 3pm More information: www.byronmarkets.com.au longstanding stallholders of the Lennox Market.

“We’ve had a lot of interest from stallholders and will have a full market,” says Greg.

“There will be a good selection of stalls including locally made clothing and crafts, jewellery, fresh produce and a variety of food, plus some pre-loved goods and products. Market goers can listen to laid-back

tunes by local legend Micka Scene.”

The market has been held at Lennox Head since the early 1980s but shut down in March 2020 due to Covid-19.

After reopening in January 2022, the Lennox Market will continue to be held every second and, where applicable, fifth Sunday of the month.

There is fun for the whole family as well as the skate park and a beautiful reserve

to sit back and relax while enjoying live music and great food. There is an array of stallholders offering shopping in a relaxed beachside environment, as well as fresh local and regionally farmed produce.

The market will be located at Williams Reserve directly behind the Lennox Head main street, allowing market goers to combine a visit to Lennox Head and a swim or surf at the beach with the market.

“The vibe at Lennox Market is going to be fun and familyfriendly,” says Greg.

“All the stallholders and many locals are excited that the markets are coming back.

We are working hard behind the scenes and will bring fresh energy to the markets so that it can become a

monthly event for the Lennox community.”

The Community Centre operates the Byron Community Market every first Sunday of the month, the Byron Beachside Market four times a year, and the Byron Twilight Market in Railway Park from August to April.

Profits from the Lennox Community Market will contribute to community services and programs run by the Byron Community Centre that support vulnerable members of the community.

The Byron Community Centre is an independent not-for-profit organisation.

For more information about Byron Markets please go to: www.byronmarkets.com.au

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There’s something fishy about Ballina library Looking for an activity for your little ones this summer holidays?

Ballina library is hosting an interactive big screen reading with local author Mr Chipz of his book ‘Dave the Deckie: a shark in the net’ on Friday, January 7 at 10am for 5–10-year-olds.

This is a free event, and the book will be available for sale and can be signed by the author.

Ballina library staff know that there is nothing like a story with a local flavour, and resident author Dave Burston has served up a wonderful fishing boat adventure in his

recently published children’s book ‘Dave the Deckie: a shark in the net’.

Dave writes under his pseudonym, Mr Chipz, about Dave the Deckie as he heads out fishing with John the skipper. This book showcases our local sea creatures and a lifestyle which is familiar to many who live in the area.

“It is great to be able to support a local author and showcase one of the area’s major industries,” said Acting Area Librarian, Annette McGrath.

“Our children’s programs have taken on a distinctly marine theme this month, and

Mr Chipz is not the only local identity running an activity at the library these holidays!

“Ballina Marine Rescue will also be in the library at 10am on Friday 14 January, with a boating and fishing safety message for families, and a ‘Float Your Boat’ challenge!”

Bookings are essential for both the ‘Dave the Deckie’ and ‘Float Your Boat’ activities. Anyone who is interested in attending can call in and speak to the staff or phone the library on 66862831.

All Richmond Tweed Regional Library branches will be promoting the

Summer Reading Club, an annual event which encourages reading and books. Children who join up receive rewards as they read and go in the draw for weekly book prizes as well as the major prize, which is a Samsung tablet!

“It is well documented that reading stimulates the imagination and expands the reader’s understanding of the world.” said Annette.

“It is also important in the development of language and listening skills. Our local libraries are once again going above and beyond to inspire children to develop a of love

of books and learning.”

Ballina library has some great in-house activities which children can participate in when they call into the branch including the everpopular scavenger hunt, a chatterbox challenge and even an opportunity to go fishing in the library!

All of the library activities are free, and everyone is welcome to call in, browse the shelves and get involved in everything that is going on.

If you are not a member, join up and enjoy all the benefits a library card will create for you.

NEW BYRON BAY COMMUNITY HUB GROUP MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME A film festival director, an educator and the president of the Byron Bay Community Association are all on a new advisory group helping to turn the Old Byron Hospital site into a vibrant community hub.

A diverse group of eleven, which met for the first time this month, is working with the notfor-profit organisation Social Futures to shape the new community hub planned for the old Byron hospital site.

The new community hub is expected to house a mix of business, community services, health, the arts, and education The role of the community advisory group is to look at unmet needs in Byron Bay; investigate ideal services to be based in the hub;

make recommendations on the building fit out; and consider how any hub profits can be given back to community groups and projects.

Advisory group member Paul Jameson, who is also president of the Byron Bay Community Association, said Byron Bay was going through a time of change and more community services were definitely needed in the town’s centre.

“The hub will be in a central Byron location so it’s the perfect place to find ways for services to collaborate and deliver what the Byron community needs” he said.

“I am also excited by the potential to see any profits the hub generates turned into a revenue stream to benefit our local community.”

Group member J’aimee Skippon-Volke, who is the director of the Byron

Bay International Film Festival, said she would love to see a transition to a healing space, and one that integrates emerging technology initiatives in the hub.

“This is a brilliant opportunity to set up a centrally based hub that can house a plethora of services and more creative ventures that should include emerging technologies,” she said.

Another group member is Katie Biggin,

previously the Deputy Principal at Cape Byron Steiner School.

Ms Biggin hopes the hub will have lots to offer young people in the 18 to 25 age brackets.

“I definitely want the hub to have services and opportunities that enrich the lives of our young people,” she said.

“It must be an inclusive space, where everyone feels welcome” Social Futures CEO Tony Davies said the new community advisory group had 11 members and included Arakwal Traditional Custodians, people from the business community, the creative arts and Byron’s multicultural community.

“We had advertised for eight members for the advisory group, but the calibre of applications was so outstanding that we ended up with 11,”

he said.

“They are a wonderful and wise cross-section of the Byron Bay community. We know their advice will be invaluable in setting up a dynamic community hub with a mix of community services, health, the arts and education, and forpurpose companies.

“We look forward to working closely with our community advisory group.”

Byron Bay Council purchased the Old Byron Bay Hospital site from the NSW Government for a dollar in 2019, with the view to turning it into a community hub that will house the social, cultural, and educational services needed for the centre of Byron Bay. Council appointed Social Futures to manage the new community hub in June.

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NSW HEALTH IS CALLING ON NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE NEIGHBOURLY

This holiday season, NSW Health is calling on NSW residents to look out for their neighbours, especially if they live alone, are bereaved, or separated from family.

Chief Psychiatrist Dr Murray Wright said the holiday season is not a universally joyful occasion and there will be people in our neighbourhood’s experiencing loneliness, grief, and stress.

“Don’t underestimate the power of giving others your time, your conversation or inviting them to share a meal with your family,” Dr Wright said.

“They’re among the most important gifts we can give each other. Positive, healthy relationships have a direct impact on our sense of wellbeing.

They can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and boost our self-esteem.

“In contrast, loneliness is a risk

factor for depression and thoughts of suicide.

“Make an extra effort this holiday season to be there for older members of your community; young people who don’t have strong relationships with their parents; people whose loved ones have died recently; and people in financial difficulties.

“You cannot solve their problems, but your time, companionship and consideration could reassure them that they’re not alone in their time of stress or heartache.

“If you are someone who’s struggling, and perhaps having thoughts of suicide, please don’t struggle alone or in silence.

“Please turn to people you trust, talk to your GP, or call a 24-7 crisis line, such as Lifeline, Suicide Call Back Service or Kids Helpline.

“It might seem hard to

believe at this precise moment, but life can get better, and you can rediscover hope for your future.”

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please contact the below services:

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Lifeline: 24/7 support 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 24/7 support 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline: 24/7 support for children or young adults 1800 55

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1800 NSW Mental Health Line: For referrals to local mental health services by local mental health professionals 24/7, call 1800 011 511 An extended list of

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ASIC bans two Tweed Heads-based financial advisers for five and seven years ASIC has banned James Furnell and Adrian Summers for seven and five years respectively.

Mr Furnell was a director and authorised representative of United Wealth Group Pty Ltd (United Wealth Group). Mr Summers is the director, and was an authorised representative and responsible manager, of United Wealth Group.

The ban prevents Mr Furnell from providing any financial services, performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business and controlling an

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ASIC found Mr Furnell failed to act in his clients’ best interests by failing to conduct reasonable investigations of products that might meet his clients’ needs. He failed to provide appropriate advice and engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by failing to disclose his association with a product provider and misleading clients in relation to product fees.

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Mr Summers was an authorised representative of United Wealth Group from 15 December 2018 to 26 July 2021. He was a director of United Wealth Group from 15 March 2019 and responsible manager from 1 April 2019.

The Northern Rivers Times

January 6, 2022

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SLICE OF HISTORY

‘Quacking’ display at Lawrence Museum

LAWRENCE Museum gardeners Pat and Lorraine lend a hand to complete the latest display in the New Shed, ‘Duck Hunting in the Everlasting Swamp’.

The area around Lawrence abounds with numerous swamps, and several species of duck, particularly the Pacific Black Duck, or ‘Black Duck’ make their homes here.

From 1850 to 1950 the township of Lawrence became well known for its abundance of Black Duck, and became a duck

shooters paradise.

During the depression years of the 1930s, many families relied on the black ducks.

There were some professional shooters who would send the boxes of prepared ducks, on the north coast steamers to Sydney Markets.

The Duck Hunters display shows a typical dinghy used for carrying decoys, ammunition and ducks.

Look carefully and you will see the simple seat used by the hunters to rest upon, whilst shooting.

Known to bird watchers as the ‘Kakadu of the south’, Everlasting Swamp National Park is one of the largest freshwater wetlands on the NSW North Coast and protects 26 threatened species, including blacknecked storks, brolgas and black swans, The display was an initiative of member Ken Woods, who arranged the backdrop and created the duck hunter with shotgun.

Ken’s father shot ducks to put food on the table in the 1930s.

Barry Reeves donated

the duck hunter’s seat.

The miniature swamp is complete with water lilies and fish.

This display in one of many new displays in the Lawrence Museum.

Opening times are weekends 1pm – 4pm and Tuesdays 9am – 1pm.

Admission $5 adults, cash only.

PHOTOS: Professional duck hunters with their decoys and ‘catch’, and (right) Lawrence Museum gardeners Pat and Lorraine tend the ‘swamp’.

Family’s Christmas ruined by fire A BANORA Point family has had a tragic start to their Christmas morning as their unit was destroyed by fire.

At 3.26am on December 25, firefighters were responded to the report of a house fire in Covent Gardens Way,

Banora Point.

Fire crews from Banora Point, Tweed Heads and Kingscliff arrived on scene and commenced an offensive fire attack.

The welldeveloped fire was contained shortly after and extinguished.

The adjoining unit was able to be saved from fire extension.

Firefighters were able to salvage some essential items for a young baby, along with some Christmas presents.

Unfortunately most of the

property was destroyed by smoke and fire.

A member of our community has setup a GoFundMe page for the residents affected by this incident.

You can visit the page here: https://gofund. me/a39b9f55

This is a timely reminder to keep our homes fire safe and ensure residents have an escape plan in place.

Thankfully this family was able to escape unharmed.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Casual Project Support Officer, Talent Pool • Community base casual role (talent pool created for ongoing opportunities) • Competitive hourly rate $40.58 • Rewarding and unique career opportunity Summary The Balund-a Program is an innovative residential diversionary program for male offenders over 18 years of age. Located at Tabulam, within the Bundjalung Nation, the program’s aim is to reduce re-offending and enhance skills within a cultural and supportive community environment.

About us Corrective Services effectively supervises offenders in the community while working towards successful order completion.

It promotes offender’ successful re-settlement through partnerships with other agencies and community groups.

About the Role If you enjoy a community based role, have strong communication skills and display resilience and courage in challenging situations, we encourage you to apply.

By WIRES Northern Rivers SHELTERING from the rain this Juvenile Eastern long-eared microbat thought it had the perfect spot.

However, as daylight dawned and the SPAR Supermarket at Suffolk Park was about to open, it turned out not to be so perfect after all.

Staff arriving to open the supermarket quickly put up a sign and called WIRES. Eastern long-eared bats are found on the coast from Cape York to the Northern Rivers.

Their favoured habitat is coastal rainforest and patches of coastal scrub where they roosts in tree hollows, the hanging foliage of palms, in dense clumps of foliage of rainforest trees, under bark and in shallow

depressions on trunks and branches, among epiphytes, in the roots of strangler figs, among dead fronds of tree ferns and less often in buildings.

They commonly live in groups of two to seven, with males preferring to live separately in their bachelor pads, leaving the family management to the females.

Females have twin pups in October so it’s at this time of year that the young put on their L plates and go exploring independently, as this one seems to have done.

The young adventurer was soon collected and brought into WIRES care.

It was not injured and after a short time in care and a test flight was returned to his home roost area which we know is not the

SPAR Supermarket but somewhere nearby.

Eastern long-eared are by far the most common microbat species called to WIRES. They’re listed as vulnerable on the NSW Threatened Species list.

Sadly, as many others they are vulnerable to loss of roost sites in tree hollows and loss of feeding grounds by forestry activities, clearing for agriculture and housing.

They feed on moths, crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, spiders, flies and mosquitoes using echolocation, passive listening and visual cues.

Thank you to the staff at SPAR Supermarket at Suffolk Park for calling WIRES.

• Implement policies and procedures developed to foster philosophies underpinning the program, including reducing reoffending and community reintegration • Provide advice and direct offenders to appropriate support programs • Ensure the welfare of offenders is appropriately addressed at all times • Implement tasks to the day-to-day functioning of the centre • Support programs by assisting the multidisciplinary team as required Skills and Experience • Previous experience in engaging with the Aboriginal community and connecting with elders • Knowledge of Aboriginal issues and a commitment to work effectively with Aboriginal communities • Understanding of the NSW criminal justice system • Current driver’s license (with no restrictions) • Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident • It is an essential requirement of the role successful applicants will have had two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccination by 17 January 2022.

For more information contact: CSNSWTA@justice.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 810 316 option.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Closing Date: 11 January 2022 To apply, visit jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and quote job reference number: 36161

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The Northern Rivers Times

January 6, 2022

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REGIONAL WOMEN ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF SO MANY OF OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES

EMPOWERING FUTURE RURAL FEMALE LEADERS

The NSW Government has today launched a new round of the Future Women Rural Scholarship Program to help women living in rural and regional NSW achieve their goals.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said $120,000 is available to women from regional, rural and remote parts of the State to take up leadership development opportunities.

burning desire to help other women in their goals to apply.”

Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the program is about boosting the leadership potential of women living in remote, rural and regional NSW. “I am also sure women in our cities will realise what amazing work our country women can achieve and how working together can make a difference

and more. I have no doubt that we will see another exceptional result this year.”

Recipients receive a place in the Future Women Platinum+ Program worth $5,500, where they will take part in networking, mentoring and digital learning opportunities.

Recipients will also be invited to attend the Future Women Leadership Summit on 7 and 8 March 2022 to

“Regional women are the lifeblood of so many of our rural communities - they are the ones who keep us connected at the same time they are working and raising a family,” Mr Toole said.

“I urge any eligible woman who wants to boost her leadership potential and who has a

for everyone, whether you’re based in Bondi or Bourke,” Mrs Taylor said.

“This program was an overwhelming success last year, garnering hundreds of applications from women across a range of industries including science, agriculture, food, health

celebrate International Women’s Day. Last year’s recipient, award-winning artist Zoe Young from the NSW Southern Highlands, said the program gave her the opportunity to attend conferences on leadership and business, resulting in her recent

exhibition in Los Angeles, breaking new ground for regional NSW artists in the international art world.

“Thanks to the Future Women platform and the generosity of the NSW Government, I am now in a position to be mentoring emerging rural women artists,” Ms

Young said.

Applications are open to women living in remote, rural and regional NSW aged 18-39 years old.

Applications close on 28 January 2022 and recipients will be announced on 14 February 2022.

The NSW

Government has partnered with Future Women, an organisation delivering virtual events, leadership training and a curated digital network to its members.

To find out more, please visit: futurewomen.com

The Northern Rivers Times

January 6, 2022

34 NEWS

FOCUS ON GOOD HEALTH IN 2022

Good health in focus for 2022 NSW Health is urging residents to focus on good health in 2022 and to start setting healthier habits that nurture a positive mindset and a healthy and active body.

Director of Population Health and Strategic Programs, Megan Cobcroft, said while the global pandemic was far from over, the arrival of the new year provided an opportunity

to rethink, refresh and restart the new year with good habits that promote healthy living.

“Many people use the new year to rethink their goals, refresh their mindset and hit the restart button to make some bold changes, but more often than not, people set unachievable goals which causes them to lose motivation, and they quickly find

changes. “Nutrition and dietary support for weight loss is available free of charge for eligible NSW residents and can be easily accessed through a GP referral.

“NSW Health also provides support to help residents to quit smoking and manage addiction to

themselves falling back into old habits which can negatively impact on mental health,” Ms Cobcroft said.

“Most of us generally understand the health impacts of drinking, smoking, poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle, so we start the new year determined to take action, but adopting new habits can be challenging. We

alcohol and other drugs through publicly funded and private services across the state.” Each NSW Health local health district has a central intake line to connect people with alcohol and other drug services in that region. For more information, visit https://www.healthyliving.nsw.

advise setting small, incremental and realistic goals and drawing on the extensive public resources we have available to support you in achieving them.”

Ms Cobcroft said NSW Health will spend $31.5 million on healthy eating and active living initiatives to prevent overweight and obesity in 2021-22, including support services.

She said a further $330 million was allocated to counter drug and other substance addiction, $13.8 million for quit smoking programs and tobacco control initiatives and a record $2.68 billion in mental health services across inpatient and community settings in NSW to continue to support people in need across the state.

gov.au. To quit smoking, speak to your GP, set a quit date and visit ICanQuit or simply dial 13 7848 (13 QUIT). For those ready to kickstart their health this new year, visit the Get Healthy Service or call 1300 806 258 for free over the phone health coaching.

“NSW Health offers a free, expert health coaching service to support residents to kickstart their health goals and stick with them long term,” Ms Cobcroft said. “Health coaches can help set realistic fitness and weight loss goals that encourage starting slow and gradually increasing physical activity with a focus on lifestyle

Tips on how to manage stress and anxiety over the festive season, or for resources to support wellbeing, can be found at: https://www. health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/ services/Pages/support-contactlist.aspx

Smart grant for local land services Photo: (From left) Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud MP, Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan MP, North Coast Local Land Services Board Member David Dawson, North Coast Local Land Services Sustainable Agriculture Team Leader Emmaline Froggatt, North Coast Local Land Services Operations Manager Lauren Wilson.

NORTH Coast Local Land Services were recently advised we were successful in securing a Smart Farms Grant for soils extension activities.

Local Land

Services will deliver individual advice, group workshops and field days, videos and podcasts aimed at improving farmers confidence in making good management decisions based on soil test results.

Participating farmers will receive two free soils tests

along with test result interpretation and assistance to work out what actions can be taken to improve soils on their property.

Participating farmers will be submitting their soil test results to National Soils Databases, improving our national knowledge about

agricultural soils.

There will likely be more than 500 participating farmers and 1000 soil test results submitted to National Soils Databases over the duration of the project.

The project will run over two years in conjunction with other coastal Local Land

Services regions.

The objective of the Smart Farms Grant is to deliver actions from the National Soil Strategy.

The Smart Farms Soils Extension Activities Grant is an initiative under the National Landcare Program.

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6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

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Game 39. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars. From Adelaide Oval.

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8.30 MOVIE: Patriot Games.

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9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Block: All Stars. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Instant Dream House. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Instant Dream House. 5.00 Flip Or Flop. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Maine Cabin Masters. 8.30 Living Alaska. 9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

The Fairly Odd Parents. 7.55 100% Wolf: Legend Of The Moonstone. 8.20 Miraculous. 12.35pm Hardball. 3.40 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 The PM’s Daughter. 6.05 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 MOVIE: The Son Of Bigfoot. (2017, PG) 8.30 Slugterra. 8.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 9.10 Sword Art Online. 9.35 Log Horizon. 10.00 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 10.20 Close.

12.30pm A Girl’s Guide. 1.00 French Odyssey.

1.30 Kitchen Hero. 2.00 Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Dolce South East Asia. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 4.00 Mystery Diners.

4.30 Giada Entertains. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 River Cottage Australia.

8.30 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 9.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Food Safari. 11.00 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners.

2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.00 M*A*S*H. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 9.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Breakfast Show. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight.

7.00 News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 The Death Of The Aussie Larrikin? 10.00 Fox Sports News.

10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.30 Screen Time: Are Your Kids Addicted?

(R) 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India. (PG, R) 4.00 Throwback. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline Summer.

(R) 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 6.

Melbourne Boomers v UC Capitals.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition.

6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 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. (R) 2.00 Planet Of Treasures. (PGv, R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6.

H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 4. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG) 1.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 8. Day session. Second semi-final.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 2.00 Destination Dessert.

(R) 2.30 Three Blue Ducks. (PGl, R) 3.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGa, R) 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 The Larkins. The family convinces Mariette to stay for the donkey derby/ gymkhana and cocktail party in a few days.

8.20 Miniseries: Us. (Ml) Part 4 of 4.

Now he has found Albie, a determined Douglas tries to keep his family together.

9.20 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Measles is becoming rife in the East End and Dr Turner decides to educate the mothers.

10.20 Father Brown. (PG, R) A beekeeper dies mysteriously.

11.05 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) Meeting George leaves Alice shaken.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Premiere) 8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels. (PG) 9.25 World’s Most Beautiful Railway. (R) 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (R) 11.10 Dublin Murders. (Malsv, R) 12.15 MOVIE: Downfall. (2004, MA15+av, R) 3.00 9/11: Escape From The Towers. (Maw, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Never Been Kissed.

(1999, PGdls, R) A subeditor goes undercover at a school. Drew Barrymore, David Arquette.

9.15 MOVIE: Red Sparrow.

(2018, MA15+alsv, R) After suffering a career-ending injury, a ballerina, recruited into a Russian intelligence service under the threat of death after witnessing an assassination, is forced to use her body as a weapon. Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts.

12.05 MOVIE: Wanted. (1998, Mdlv, R) A man goes on the run. Michael Sutton.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGvla, R) Meteorologists are caught in a severe storm. Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton.

9.45 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997, Mv, R) A volcanologist investigates seismic activity. Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton.

11.50 MOVIE: Taking Woodstock.

(2009, MA15+dln, R) A young man promotes a music festival. Demetri Martin.

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, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGalv, R) The lifeguards take the beach buggy into the streets as they chase down an aggressive beachgoer wielding a knife.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9.

Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory.

From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

10.00 Ambulance. (Mal, R) Follow crews from the North West Ambulance Service as they deal with all manner of crises in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the threat posed by the rising flood waters of Storm Christoph.

12.30 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. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021: The Gala. 9.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.15 Insert Name Here. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek.

11.10 The Trip To Greece. 11.40 GameFace. (Final) 12.05am Red Dwarf. 12.35 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (Final) 1.30 ABC News Update.

1.35 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon What Would Diplo Do? 1.00 North To South: The Full Journey. 3.25 WorldWatch. 4.45 It’s Suppertime! 5.45 Delivering The World: Inside DHL. 6.35 The Story Of The Songs. 7.30 Brooklyn NineNine. 8.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s.

9.30 Music Videos That Defined The 2000s. 10.30 The X-Files. 2.40am France 24. 3.00 Thai News.

3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 Weekender.

11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon Horse Racing. Aquis $1.5M Raceday, Royal Randwick Raceday and MRC Members’ Race Day. 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop.

10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 Explore. 11.55 MOVIE: Return To Paradise. (1953, PG) 1.45pm MOVIE: The Alamo.

(1960, PG) 5.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 8. Day session. Second semi-final. 6.30 MOVIE: The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: The Mechanic.

(1972, M) Midnight Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon JAG. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 SEAL Team. 3.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. 4.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Shopping.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.35pm Thunderbirds Are Go. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 The PM’s Daughter. 5.50 Total DramaRama. 6.05 The Deep.

6.30 MythBusters Junior. 7.40 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 Slugterra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Belle And Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 6.40 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.00 Princess Caraboo.

(1994, PG) 10.50 Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 12.40pm A Fantastic Woman. (2017, M, Spanish) 2.35 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 4.25 Mon Oncle.

(1958, French) 6.35 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 8.30 The Family. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 The Dark Horse. (2014, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon The Mike & Cole Show. 12.30 Timbersports.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered.

2.00 The Food Dude. 2.30 Towies. 2.50 American Pickers. 3.50 Pawn Stars. 4.20 Detroit Steel. 5.20 Storage Wars: TX. 5.50 American Pickers. 6.50 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Western Bulldogs v Melbourne. 8.50 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1.

Fremantle v Adelaide. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day Session.

Melbourne Summer Set. Day session. 6pm 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Night session. Melbourne Summer Set. Night session. 11.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 11.30 That ’70s Show. Midnight Lipstick Jungle. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens.

8.00 To Be Advised. 2pm Man With A Plan. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends.

12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Mom. 2.35 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm ABC News. 3.30 One Plus One. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Business: Summer Series. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 New Normal. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 ABC News Video Lab. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Australian Story. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Dolce South East Asia. 11.00 The Cook Up. 11.30 River Cottage Aust. 12.30pm Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. 1.30 River Cottage Forever.

5.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. 6.00 Cheese Slices. 6.30 Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi.

7.40 Ainsley’s Food We Love. 8.35 Kylie Kwong: Heart And Soul. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 2.00 Ice Hockey.

National Hockey Super League. 4.00 Soccer.

Scottish Women’s Premier League. 5.50 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. Highlights. 6.00 VCW: Vulcan Championship Wrestling. 7.00 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen. 7.30 MOVIE: Teddy Pendergrass – If You Don’t Know Me. (2018, M) 9.20 Moogai. 9.45 The Darkside. 11.30 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Flea Market Flip. 11.30 Instant Dream House. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Windy City Rehab. 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 2.30 Living Alaska. 3.30 Building Alaska. 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 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News.

12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News.

2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 Fox Sports News.

4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News.

6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders: Summer Edition. 10.30 Heywire. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 1.45 Mum. (Ml, R) 2.15 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 3.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 4.05 Nigel Slater’s Middle East. (R) 5.00 Dream Gardens.

(PG, R) 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 I’m Not A Runner. (PGl, R) 4.00 Lost Viking Army.

(PGa, R) 4.55 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stages 1 to 6. H’lights. From Saudi Arabia.

5.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket.

The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fourth Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Drive TV. (Premiere) 10.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Ultimate Rush. (PG, R) 11.30 Customs. (PG, R) 12.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. (PG, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Rocky III. (1982, PGv, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGdl)

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient.

(R) 12.30 To Be Advised. 2.15 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Kevin McCloud’s Top 10.

(PG, R) A look at homes from Grand Designs Australia.

8.35 MOVIE: Becoming Jane.

(2007, PG, R) A young Jane Austen finds inspiration after falling in love with an impoverished lawyer. Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy.

10.30 Doc Martin. (Ma, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Madlsv, R) 12.15 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.10 Squinters. (Madls, R) 3.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission: The Mysterious Egyptian Sarcophagi. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Costa Concordia: Why She Sank.

Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the 2012 sinking of the Italian cruise ship, the Costa Concordia.

10.30 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures. (R) Part 1 of 3.

1.40 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) Documents a trip on the Indian Pacific.

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 42.

Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers. From C.ex Coffs International Stadium, NSW. 11.00 MOVIE: Kelly’s Heroes.

(1970, Mv, R) During World War II, a US officer organises a covert mission with a motley crew of soldiers, behind enemy lines in France, to steal a fortune in gold that is being hidden in a bank vault by the Nazis.

Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 9.

Night session. Final.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) The hospital goes into lockdown mode.

12.00 Miniseries: The Bad Seed. (Mdlv, R) Part 3 of 5.

1.00 The Xtreme CollXtion.

(PG, R) A look at extreme sports.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Aussie celebrities continue their test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.30 FBI. (M) As the team investigates a string of jewellery store robberies that culminated in a double murder, they uncover a connection to a 16-year-old boy trying to survive the foster care system.

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

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

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. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 9.30 Barrenjoey Road. 10.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (Final) 11.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.05am MOVIE: Only God Forgives. (2013, MA15+) 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam!

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon The Story Of. 12.30 SBS Courtside. 1.00 Basketball. NBA. Phoenix Suns v Miami Heat. 3.30 Tattoo Age. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 Insight. 6.00 Speed With Guy Martin. 6.55 Deadly Destruction.

7.45 When Big Things Go Wrong. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.15 Border To Border. 11.15 Das Boot. 12.25am MOVIE: Her Smell.

(2018, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.45 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.45pm Escape To The Country.

1.45 MOVIE: Dial M For Murder. (1954, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Inside Out. (1975, PG) 6.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants.

8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop.

10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 MOVIE: Dangerous Voyage. (1954, PG) 1.20pm MOVIE: We Joined The Navy. (1962) 3.15 MOVIE: Houseboat. (1958) 5.30 Tennis. ATP Cup. Day 9. Day session. Final. 7.00 MOVIE: True Grit. (1969, M) 9.40 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Unknown Road Adventures. 11.00 Stories Of Bikes. 11.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. Noon Australia By Design: Architecture. 12.30 Scorpion.

2.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 3.30 Soccer.

A-League Women. Round 6. Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours.

11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

2.45pm Wow That’s Amazing. 3.10 The Crystal Maze. 4.00 Dwight In Shining Armour. 4.30 The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 The PM’s Daughter. 6.05 The Deep.

6.30 MythBusters Junior. 7.40 Space Nova. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 Slugterra. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Girl With A Pearl Earring. Continued. (2003, PG) 6.55 Land Of The Bears. (2014, French) 8.30 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 10.40 Brick Lane. (2007, M) 12.35pm In Harmony. (2015, M, French) 2.10 The Fifth Element.

(1997, PG) 4.30 Growing Up Smith. (2015, PG) 6.25 Bend It Like Beckham. (2002, PG) 8.30 Hampstead.

(2017, PG) 10.25 The Girl In The Book. (2015, MA15+) 12.05am 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 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Pawn Stars. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, M) 9.55 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Day Session.

Melbourne Summer Set. Day session. Finals. 5.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night session.

Melbourne Summer Set. Night session. Finals. 9.00 MOVIE: Twins. (1988, PG) 11.10 Malcolm. 12.10am Lipstick Jungle. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Beast Morphers. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

6.50 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 7.50 Neighbours.

9.45 To Be Advised. 11.30 Seatbelt Psychic. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Brisbane Bullets v New Zealand Breakers. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: After. (2019, M) 3.35 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 4pm ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer.

5.00 ABC News. 5.30 7.30 Special: Why Women Are Angry. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 The Brief. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 The Other Pandemic: 40 Years Of AIDS. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 ABC News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 10.40 Ainsley’s Food We Love. 11.35 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 1.30pm Dolce South East Asia. 2.00 The Cook Up. 4.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Taste Of France. 6.30 A Girl’s Guide.

7.00 Cheese Slices. 7.30 Simply Raymond Blanc.

8.30 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. Highlights. 11.15 Football. WKFL. From Western Australia. 12.45pm W Series: Driven. 1.15 Soccer. African Cup NSW. 2.50 Football. CAFL. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League.

6.00 Colonial Combat. 6.30 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Coast New Zealand. 8.30 MOVIE: 20 Feet From Stardom. (2013) 10.10 MOVIE: Anori. (2018, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 House Hunters Reno. Noon Windy City Rehab. 1.00 Flea Market Flip. 1.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. 2.00 Barn Hunters. 3.00 Dream Homes Revealed. 3.30 Log Cabin Living. 4.30 Escape To The Chateau. 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Good Bones. 8.30 Flip Or Flop. 9.30 Christina On The Coast. 10.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News.

12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News.

2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 Fox Sports News.

4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News.

6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, January 10 ABC TV (2)

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PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News.

10.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 The Larkins. (R) 2.00 Blue Water Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG) 2.05 Gourmet Farmer. (R) 2.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stage 7. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Hibiscus And Ruthless. (2018, PGa, R) 2.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 43.

Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers.

5.30 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

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. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads.

8.30 The China Century. (Ma) 9.30 McKellen: Playing The Part. (Mls, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.

11.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.55 Summer Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (PG) 8.30 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 9.20 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The Crimson Rivers. (MA15+av) 11.45 Wisting. (Mal, R) 12.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 1.30 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 44.

Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder.

From UTAS Stadium, Tasmania.

11.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A woman’s fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet Mr Right tests Roarke in unexpected ways.

12.00 MOVIE: Captive. (1998, Msv, R) An advertising executive in dire financial straits is drawn into a plot to kidnap his boss’s son. Richard Grieco, Marie-Josée Croze, Paul Hopkins.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: A Deadly Friendship. (Mlv, R) 9.40 Reported Missing. (Mal, R) 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+a, R) 11.50 The Village. (Mas) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Aussie celebrities continue their test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) Crosby’s old army buddy is attacked.

11.00 The FBI Declassified: Enemy Of The State. (PGal) FBI agents try to stop a conspiracy theorist.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 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 David Attenborough: Kingdom Of Plants. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.15 Last Woman On The Planet. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.10 QI. 11.40 Escape From The City. 12.40am Red Dwarf. (Final) 1.10 Community. 1.30 Parks And Recreation. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon SBS Courtside. 12.30 Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers.

3.00 VICE. 3.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Monty Python. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s.

(Final) 9.20 Hypothetical. 10.10 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Noon Mighty Trains. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 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 TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Day Session. Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 1. Day Session. 5.30pm Keeping Up Appearances. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night Session.

Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 1. Night Session. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 9. Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman.

11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2.30 Star Trek. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Blue Bloods.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-0. 5.05 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad.

5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 The PM’s Daughter.

(Final) 6.05 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mon Oncle. Continued. (1958, French) 8.05 Bend It Like Beckham. (2002, PG) 10.10 Hampstead. (2017, PG) 12.05pm Tommy’s Honour. (2016, M) 2.10 Girl With A Pearl Earring. (2003, PG) 4.05 Land Of The Bears.

(2014, French) 5.40 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 7.50 First Girl I Loved. (2016, M) 9.30 The King’s Choice. (2016, M) Midnight Foxtrot.

(2017, MA15+, Hebrew) 2.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Heavy Lifting. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 4.30 Detroit Steel. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem. (2007, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: The Specialist. (1994, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Malcolm. 3.30 Children’s Programs.

4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: 48 Hrs. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Cop Land. (1997, MA15+) 12.35am Lipstick Jungle. 1.35 Vanderpump Rules. 2.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Seatbelt Psychic.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 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 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.30 Summer Drum. 9.00 ABC Nightly News.

9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 10.25 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 Summer Drum.

Midnight News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 China Tonight. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Summer Drum. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 4.00 Mystery Diners.

4.30 Giada Entertains. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 The Cook Up. 10.30 Food Safari. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Colonial Combat. 2.00 Shortland Street.

2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Lost Diamonds. 9.30 The X-Files.

11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Dream Homes Revealed. 11.30 Find Me A Dream Home Australia. Noon Building Alaska. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 2.00 Christina On The Coast. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Instant Dream House. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Bargain Block. 9.30 100 Day Dream Home. 10.30 Texas Flip And Move. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News.

6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Men In The Mirror: Rudd & Turnbull. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News.

11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, January 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News.

10.00 Nigel Slater’s Middle East. (R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Miniseries: Us. (Ml, R) 2.00 Blue Water Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG) 2.05 Gourmet Farmer. (R) 2.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stage 8. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Blast From The Past. (1999, PGlsv, R) 2.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Pretty In Pink. (1986, PGals, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

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. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 10.20 QI. (PG, R) 10.55 News. 11.25 Hawke: The Larrikin And The Leader. (Ml, R) 12.20 MOVIE: Primary Colours. (1998, MA15+l, R) 2.40 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.55 Summer Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGnv, R) 8.40 Robson Green: Walking Hadrian’s Wall. (PGs, R) 9.35 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Man In Room 301. (Mals) 12.00 Miss S. (MA15+v) 1.10 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.00 Bamay. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 45.

Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers.

From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

11.00 Born To Kill? John Wayne Gacy.

(MA15+asv) Examines the crimes of John Wayne Gacy, who killed, raped and tortured more than 30 teenage boys and young men.

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+av, R) With Conrad Harlow being released from jail, Emily has not come close to solving the mystery of her kidnapping.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Narrated by Denise Scott.

8.30 The Weakest Link. (PGl, R) Quiz show featuring eight contestants who answer general knowledge questions.

Hosted by Magda Szubanski.

9.30 To Be Advised.

11.40 Manifest. (Madv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 NCIS. (Mdv) The team investigates the death of a Navy commander who trained athletes.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Madv) A Navy intelligence officer leaps to his death.

11.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 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. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Aftertaste. 9.30 Brassic. 10.15 Schitt’s Creek. 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.40 The Trip To Greece. 12.10am GameFace. (Final) 12.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1.20 Community. 1.45 Parks And Recreation. 2.05 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam!

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Phoenix Suns v Miami Heat. Replay. 2.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Monty Python. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out. 9.40 Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Race, Pop And Power. 10.50 Cults And Extreme Belief. 11.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue.

4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 Without A Trace. 12.45am Families Of Crime.

2.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Day Session. Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 2. Day Session. 5.30pm Keeping Up Appearances. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night Session.

Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 2. Night Session. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 A-League Highlights Show. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.30 Star Trek. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 4.45 iFish. 5.00 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad.

5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 ITCH. 5.50 Total DramaRama. 6.05 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores.

8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 Slugterra.

8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Growing Up Smith. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.25 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 9.35 The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 11.35 The Way Of The Dragon. (1972, M, Cantonese) 1.30pm Bend It Like Beckham. (2002, PG) 3.35 Hampstead. (2017, PG) 5.30 Maiko Haaaan!!! (2007, PG, Japanese) 7.45 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 9.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 America’s Game. Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Heavy Lifting. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Detroit Steel.

5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond.

8.30 MOVIE: Another 48 Hrs. (1990, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Man With A Plan. 8.30 Becker.

9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan.

1.30 Friends. 2.00 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. 11.10 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.30 Summer Drum. 9.00 ABC Nightly News.

9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 Summer Drum.

Midnight News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 ABC News Video Lab. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Summer Drum. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 4.00 Mystery Diners.

4.30 Giada Entertains. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Taste Of Italy. 8.00 Anna’s Occasions. 8.30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Living With Giants. 2.00 Shortland Street.

2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Headdress.

7.35 Who Killed Malcolm X. 8.30 I, Sniper. 9.30 The X-Files. 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 House Hunters. 11.30 Flea Market Flip. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Texas Flip And Move. 2.00 Bargain Block. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Instant Dream House. 5.00 100 Day Dream Home. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 My Big Italian Adventure. 8.30 Your Home Made Perfect. 9.50 Building Off The Grid. 10.50 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News.

Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 MH370: The Untold Story. 10.00 Fox Sports News.

10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, January 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

HAVING A GARAGE SALE? CALL US ON 1300 679 787 PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 New Dads. (PG, R) 2.00 Blue Water Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG) 2.05 Gourmet Farmer. (R) 2.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stage 9. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Logan’s Run. (1976, PGansv, R) 2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Cooking With Love. (2018, G, R) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

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. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGl) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 9.25 Fisk. (PG, R) 9.55 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (Malsv, R) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.20 The China Century. (Ma, R) 12.20 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.05 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.05 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.55 Summer Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 8.40 The Royal House Of Windsor. (PG, R) 9.35 Departure. (Mav) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 In Therapy. (Ma) 11.50 DNA. (Malv, R) 1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.20 Going Places. (R) 4.50 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle. 5.50 Soccer. Supercopa de España. First semi-final. Barcelona v Real Madrid.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 46. Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

11.00 Autopsy USA: Patty Duke.

(MA15+ad) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a fresh look at the 2016 death of actor Patty Duke.

12.00 Mean Mums. (PGs, R) After her son begins primary school, a mother clashes with some of the school’s more competitive parents.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 11.20 Manifest. (Madv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Aussie celebrities continue their test of survival in the Australian outback.

9.00 Bull. (Mad) Bull helps a grieving mother sue the developers of a computer program that misidentified her son as a criminal, leading him to be fatally shot by the police.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

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 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Making Child Prodigies. 8.30 Devolution. 9.30 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks.

10.15 Doctor Who. 11.10 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 12.10am Community. 12.30 Parks And Recreation. 12.50 ABC News Update. 12.55 Close.

5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam!

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Cleveland Cavaliers. Replay. 2.00 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Rise. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Monty Python. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 MOVIE: Better Days. (2019) 11.00 MOVIE: God Help The Girl. (2014, M) 1am The X-Files. 1.50 The Wrestlers. 2.45 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.40 Miranda. 11.20 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day Session. Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 3. Day Session.

5.30pm Keeping Up Appearances. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International.

Night Session. Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 3. Night Session. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Stories Of Bikes. 8.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.30 Star Trek. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 MacGyver.

12.10am Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 SEAL Team.

4.05 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 Jake And The Fatman.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad.

5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 ITCH. 5.50 Total DramaRama. 6.05 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores.

8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.25 Slugterra.

8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. 9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage. 10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 8.05 Maiko Haaaan!!! (2007, PG, Japanese) 10.20 The King’s Choice. (2016, M) 12.50pm Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 3.05 The Red Balloon. (1956, French) 3.50 The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 5.45 Gagarin. (2013, PG, Russian) 7.50 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.30 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. 3.00 Heavy Lifting. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Down East Dickering. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Extreme Unboxing. 10.00 Desert Collectors. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond.

8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Man With A Plan. 8.30 Becker. 9.00 The Middle.

10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.30 NBL Slam. 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. 10.10 Mom. 11.05 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.30 Summer Drum. 9.00 ABC Nightly News.

9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 Summer Drum.

Midnight News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 New Normal. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Summer Drum. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 4.00 Mystery Diners.

4.30 Giada Entertains. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Choccywoccydoodah. 6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Restaurants On The Edge.

8.30 James Martin’s American Adventures. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Soul II Soul. 8.30 Going Native. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa.

9.30 MOVIE: 20 Feet From Stardom. (2013) 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Windy City Rehab. 1.00 Flea Market Flip. 1.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.40 Your Home Made Perfect. 3.00 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Instant Dream House. 5.00 My Big Italian Adventure. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Masters Of Flip. 8.30 Home Town.

9.30 House Hunters Renovation. 10.30 Caribbean Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

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THURSDAY, January 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Breakfast Show. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News.

Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 MH370: The Untold Story. 10.00 Fox Sports News.

10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads.

(R) 10.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Mv, R) 2.00 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (Malsv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)

6.00 Soccer. Supercopa de España. First semi-final. Barcelona v Real Madrid.

Continued. 7.50 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG) 2.05 Gourmet Farmer. (PGaw, R) 2.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Singin’ In The Rain. (1952, G, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Out-OfTowners. (1999, PGadls, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGl, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight.

3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. 8.30 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, Malv, R) 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+s, R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.25 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.20 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 1.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Catalyst. (R) 4.55 Summer Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels.

8.30 Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer.

9.40 La Fortuna. (Ml) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 12.10 We Are Who We Are. (Ml, R) 1.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle. 5.50 Soccer. Supercopa de España. Second semifinal. Atlético Madrid v Athletic Club.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 7.30 Mates On A Mission.

(Premiere, PGal) Four mates take on challenges to raise awareness.

8.50 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses.

(2011, MA15+ls, R) Friends decide to murder their bosses. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis.

10.50 MOVIE: Blazing Saddles. (1974, Mas, R) 12.55 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor meets his ideal partner at a wedding. Hugh Grant.

10.55 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 11.50 Chicago Med. (Mamv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av) When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons’ reports.

10.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv) An illegal drug shipment arrives in New York.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 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. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 QI. 9.00 Hard Quiz. 9.30 Insert Name Here. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021: The Gala. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? 12.20am Community. 12.40 Parks And Recreation. 1.00 ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam!

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 12.50 Most Expensivest. 1.20 North To South: The Full Journey. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Monty Python. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The Source.

11.00 Vikings. 11.50 News. 12.45am VICE. 1.20 My House: The Real Pose. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.15 Sons And Daughters.

3.45 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Last Chance Learners.

4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Day Session. Sydney Tennis Classic. Day 4. Day Session. 5.30pm Keeping Up Appearances. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Australian Open Tennis Draw. 7.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night Session. Sydney Tennis Classic.

Day 4. Night Session. 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.30 Star Trek. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 MOVIE: Hangman. (2017, MA15+) 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 Blue Bloods. 5.00 ST: Next Gen.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm The Inbestigators. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Still So Awkward. 5.30 ITCH. 6.05 The Deep. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 The Strange Chores. 8.00 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.25 Slugterra. 8.45 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. 9.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

9.20 Degrassi: The Next Generation. 9.45 Rage.

10.45 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Maiko Haaaan!!! Continued. (2007, PG, Japanese) 7.15 The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 9.15 Gagarin. (2013, PG, Russian) 11.20 The Red Balloon.

(1956, French) 12.05pm The Royal Bride. (2020, M, Vietnamese) 2.15 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 4.20 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 6.10 Boychoir.

(2014, PG) 8.00 Beatriz At Dinner. (2017, M) 9.30 A Little Chaos. (2014, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Irish Pickers. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 Pawnography. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.00 Desert Collectors. 3.00 Heavy Lifting. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Down East Dickering. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Ransom. (1996, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond.

8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: RoboCop 3. (1993, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Man With A Plan. 8.30 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier.

11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 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 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.30 Summer Drum. 9.00 ABC Nightly News.

9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent. 11.00 News. 11.30 Summer Drum.

Midnight News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 The Business. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Summer Drum.

3.00 DW News. 3.15 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Mary’s Kitchen Crush. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Giada Entertains. 5.00 Food Safari. 5.30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of The Mekong. 6.30 Cook And The Chef.

7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Field Trip. 8.00 Food Safari Water. 8.30 Rick Stein’s India. 9.40 Poh’s Kitchen.

10.10 The Cook Up. 10.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Going Native. 2.00 Shortland Street.

2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Extreme Africa. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Trickster. 9.30 MOVIE: Pluto Nash.

(2002) 11.05 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Masters Of Flip. Noon Home Town. 1.00 Caribbean Life. 1.30 The Block: All Stars. 4.00 Flea Market Flip. 4.30 Instant Dream House. 5.00 House Hunters Reno. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Flip Or Flop. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Breakfast Show. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Australia’s Cocaine Crisis. 9.30 Global Focus with Christopher Pyne. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Geoff Lucas appointed CEO at The Agency Group NATIONAL real estate company The Agency Group Australia is pleased to advise of the appointment of current Group CEO, Geoff Lucas, to the position of Managing Director and CEO, effective January 28.

Mr Lucas, who has held the position of Group CEO of The Agency since March 23, 2021, has significant executive experience across several industries, including two periods with listed real estate company McGrath Limited (CEO from 2018 to 2020 and COO from 2008 to 2016).

The Agency Chairman, Andrew Jensen, said the board together with founder and current Managing Director, Paul Niardone, identified that given significant opportunity for further recruitment and growth in the east coast markets, it was important for the Managing Director to be based on the eastern seaboard.

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and CEO comes at a time when we are focussed on rapidly increasing our business on the East Coast, having successfully established The Agency Group in Western Australia, where we have a market share of approximately 5 per cent,” said Mr Jensen.

“With Geoff’s vast industry experience, we are confident he and our leadership team will be able to successfully drive this growth,” he added.

Mr Lucas noted there was significant opportunity in the Australian Residential Real Estate market, where the annual commission pool is approximately $5.6 billion across a highly fragmented industry.

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Led by ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist Damian Wright, Bandaluzia will present a spectacular new show that showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music whilst displaying the essential characteristics of the flamenco tradition.

Bandaluzia performed at The Adelaide International Guitar Festival curated by Slava Grigoryan and was awarded “The Pick Of the Sydney Fringe” at The Sydney Fringe Festival.

They performed to a sold-out Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as an invited artist to TEDX Sydney.

Featuring Dance Australia Magazine’s “Most Outstanding Dancer of 2013” and cowinner of “Best Dance Show” at The Adelaide Fringe 2014 Jessica Statham (flamenco dance), Rosalie Cocchiaro (flamenco dance) who, living in

Madrid for 10 years, has performed in many of Madrid’s most premier Tablaos (flamenco venues),outstanding percussionist James Hauptmann (James Morrison, Vince Jones, Bluejuice) and violinist Yuhki Mayne (Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Opera and the Opera Australia Orchestra).

Bandaluzia are also highly revered for their ability to mix elements of other genres into their performances, whether being the rich harmonies of jazz, the exotic melodies of the Orient or the infectious rhythms of South America.

An experience that ignites the senses with the grace of Flamenco.

Bandaluzia are performing at the Byron Theatre on January 14, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Tickets are $35 and Discover NSW vouchers are redeemable.

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Show celebrates 50 years of Imagine THE producers of “Lennon Through A Glass Onion” are pleased to present John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta with The Liverpool Band in The John Lennon Songbook, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Imagine album.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary since the release of Imagine - the whole album will be performed live by John Waters and this band - a band that has toured the world performing the songs of John Lennon to great acclaim.

The great response to our recent performances of the new ‘Songbook’ concept has led to the idea of a tour, marking the anniversary of this iconic album with an entire rendition of it, track by track. Plus rocking on with some favourites from Lennon and the Beatles’ amazing catalogue.

Waters and D’Arrietta are enjoying the on-stage freedom that comes from doing a concert of songs where they can perform ‘as

themselves’.

John Waters says: “The ‘Glass Onion’ show is a different and rather unique category of ‘theatrical’ style. It’s always exciting to do. But this ‘Songbook’ is a band gig, and a more intimate style of bringing these great songs to people. We do it in our own way, and it gives us a personal contact with our audience, which is such a happy vibe.

“It feels like we’re all getting together again.

For over a year the whole world has had to stop hanging out and socialising, and now that we have the chance, we need something like this. I know I do.

“Exploring some of the lesser known John Lennon tracks on his solo career albums is always a revelation, and I’m loving the process of learning more than you thought you could, with every new move. I’d like to continue doing that, so I can’t think of a more appropriate way than celebrating Imagine, and all the things that

the famous one-word title conjures up for everyone.”

See The John Lennon Songbook in concert at the Maclean Bowling Club on Saturday, January 15, 8pm.

Tickets $45 pre sale and $50 at the door.

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Russell Morris and Band RUSSELL Morris and Band, with support Ash Perrow, will play at the Ballina RSL on Friday, January 7.

Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling artist, King of Pop, Australian Icon - a few phrases commonly used when describing Aussie legend Russell Morris.

Shooting to fame in the middle 60s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush and the Bob Dylan classic Baby Blue.

In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released “The Real Thing”, Australia’s only true psychedelic #1 hit and a song that is played regularly on commercial radio to this day.

Following that, Russell penned breakthrough hits such as; Sweet Sweet Love, Wings of an Eagle, Rachel, Part 3 into Paper Walls, The Girl That I Love and many, many more.

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In 2019, Russell released another new album produced by

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Doors open 7.30pm for the show at 8pm.

Presale tickets cost $46 or $50 at the door.

The show is 18+.

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The Fabulous Caprettos THE Fabulous Caprettos - Daryl Braithwaite, Russell Morris, Jack Jones, and Rai Thistlewhyate - come to Casino RSM on January 20.

This exclusive Northern Rivers performance will be something special as the audience can see and hear all artists performing together on stage for the entire duration of the concert.

They will perform their hits/favourites and songs that will only be heard for the first time at the shows.

There will be a souvenir program with bonus CD available for purchase exclusively at the shows.

Right now Daryl Braithwaite is showing no signs of slowing down. Always a fine interpreter of songs,

singer/front man/ songwriter from his early days with 70’s supergroup Sherbert to his highly successful solo career today.

The past seven years have been an incredible musical journey for both Russell Morris and his fans, fortunate enough to create and release three award winning albums of blues and roots music and the top 10 2019 new Black & Blue Heart album.

Jack Jones was still a teenager when he found fame in Southern Sons.

Southern Sons went on to become one of the most loved Australian bands of the ’90s, with hits such as ‘Heart In Danger’, ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’, ‘You Were There’, ‘Always And Ever’, One of Australia’s most talented

singers/songwriters and guitarists.

Founding member and singer songwriter for Thirsty Merc and after over a decade of making music, Rai Thistlewhyate is still as thirsty as ever.

Creating and performing a swag of his classic tracks such as “20 Good Reasons”, “Someday Someday”, “Mousetrap Heart” and “In The Summertime.”

Unfortunately, this program cannot accept Dine & Discover vouchers. If you wish to use them in the purchase of your ticket, go to the club and book over the counter.

Tickets cost $59.50 + (booking and processing fee) $1.50 and can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/771095.

Dancing in the Shadows of Motown DANCING in the Shadow of Motown are coming back to Twin Towns on Friday, January 7, by popular demand.

Celebrate your holidays and The Anniversary of Motown and don’t miss this 10-piece powerhouse band featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha

and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and many more Motown legends.

This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You keep Me Hanging

On, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Standing On Shakey Ground, My Girl , Can You Feel It and many more.

Tickets cost $53. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.

Call the booking office on 1800 014 014 or book online at www. twintowns.com.au.

Show starts at 8pm.

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January 6, 2022

46 MOTORING NEWS

SKODA KODIAQ UPGRADE

Latest Skoda Kodiaq gets new styling inside and out..

By ALISTAIR KENNEDY Skoda has released details of the latest version of its mediumlarge Kodiaq SUV. Kodiaq has been on sale in Australia since 2017 and is the largest of Skoda’s three-model SUV range ahead of the compact Kamiq and the mid-sized Karoq.

As before the upgraded Kodiaq will come with three variants: Style, Sportline and RS, the first two due to go on sale this month with the performance RS to follow around March 2022.

The powertrain in the Style and Sportline models are also unchanged with a

“Hydrogen” is proudly displayed on the body of the Queensland Police Hyundai NEXO.

2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with outputs of 132 kW and 320 Nm mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The big change will come with the RS which switches from the previous 2.0-litre biturbo diesel engine to a new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit with 180 kW and 370 Nm that combines with a seven-speed DSG transmission.

Unlike many of numerous competitors Kodiaq only comes with four-wheel drive.

Other new features across the range include a new exterior design with chrome look front grille; animated indicators in rear;

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Sportline adds full Matrix LED adaptive headlights.

As well as the new engine, RS will also get 20-inch Sagittarius alloy wheels, ventilated front leather seats and a space saver spare wheel.

Driveaway prices are Style at $52,990, Sportline ($57,990) and RS ($74,990).

All Skoda vehicles come with a five year/ unlimited kilometre warranty and the choice of three- or five-year service packs.

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The deployment will let the Queensland Police Service experience the benefits of a zero-emissions fuel-cell electric vehicles while showcasing the technology to the public.

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Hyundai is the only marque in Australia to offer hydrogen fuel-cell electric, hybrid and plugin hybrid (IONIQ), and battery electric (IONIQ, Kona EV and the IONIQ 5) vehicles.

NEXO offers a range of 666 km with a refuelling time of three to five minutes.

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MOTORING REVIEW 47

PALISADE OFFERS CHANCE TO SIZE UP LIFESTYLE

By DEREK OGDEN Believe it or not, there are some people who wish to maximise vehicle seating capacity without being held hostage to the LCV-like people mover or rugged off-roader.

These folk need look no farther than the Hyundai Palisade, a sports utility vehicle capable of carrying up to seven or eight people.

Now, with a name in the origins of a paling fence or line of lofty cliffs, the Palisade, for 2022, is taking up more ground by the addition of a third variant – the Elite – dividing the entry-level Palisade from the range-topping Palisade Highlander. All siblings come with petrol, or diesel power in two- or all-wheel drive.

Available as a seven- or eight-seater, the Elite features a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia unit with satellite navigation and 12-speaker Infinity Premium sound, heated front seats a single panel glass sunroof, rear privacy glass, a power tailgate and wireless smart phone charging.

LED lights are positioned front and rear and 20-inch alloy wheels complete the look.

The entry-level Palisade 3.8 GDi petrol 2WD is priced at $55,000, plus on-road costs, the similar Elite chipping in at $61,500, while the range-topping Highlander 2.2 CRDi diesel AWD sells for $75,000.

On test was the Palisade Highlander 3.8-litre GDi, four-cylinder petrol, eight-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, eightseater SUV. STYLING Despite old-style design, side on, the Palisade carries its almost fivemetre length well, with

is a different matter. The big unit needs a deal of due care and attention to keep it on the not-so straight and narrow. A lesson soon learnt.

Turning circle, at 11.8 metres, for a vehicle of this length, is surprisingly taut and the width (a tad under two metres) means the car can handle the average shopping centre parking spot with room to spare. The backside, however, does tend to stick out into the aisle.

Drive modes – Comfort, day-to-day driving, eco fuel saver, sport spices up things, and smart switches on to algorithms turned to the driver’s most recent behaviour patterns.

All Palisades are Hyundai Palisade is long on space and versatility

wagon-like proportions doing nothing to trouble, or excite, the discerning eye.

New to the big SUV are body-coloured bumpers, with 20-inch so-called Calligraphy alloy wheels fitting in nicely. Oh, and there is a full-size spare under the rear.

INTERIOR In eight-seat configuration, the Palisade has plenty of room up front. While the third row, which is sold as a three-seater, falls short of adult dimensions, it is relatively easy to gain access, the second row sliding forward up to 220 mm.

However, seat backs in the second and third row need quite a tug to raise or lower manually.

And both back rows in eight-seat versions have a 60:40 split, so it’s not as easy to carry long items when the outer seats are in use.

Boot volume is 311 litres with all three rows in position, which

increases to 704 litres with two rows in use.

Towing capacity of 2200 kg is nothing to write home about.

Seven USB ports, four 12V sockets and up to 16 cup holders, including four in the each of the second and third rows, are conveniently at hand.

In addition to the previous beige and burgundy surroundings, the Highlander now offers optional black Nappa leather without a price increase.

INFOTAINMENT Palisade has an Infinity premium audio system, access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus wireless smartphone charging, and seven USB points scattered around the cabin.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Palisade upgrade continues with the choice of a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine, with two-wheel drive, or 2.2-litre turbodiesel, with all-wheel

drive. Both are mated with an eight-speed automatic.

SAFETY Advanced safety technology includes radar cruise control with stopstart, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind zone warning with intervention.

There are stress minimising cooling air vents for all three rows and head protection comes from curtain airbags covering all three rows of seats. There are three IsoFix child seat positions, meaning five seats nominally could be fitted, but it would be a squeeze.

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While other eight-seat SUVs are based on a heavy-duty four-wheeldrive ‘ladder frame’ chassis, the Hyundai Palisade is built like a car.

That means its centre of gravity is lower and steering and suspension should be more like the average passenger vehicle. Travelling in stop-start city low-speed conditions, this is the case.

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January 6, 2022

50 RURAL NEWS

Australian small and family businesses have faced many difficult challenges over the past two years – the pandemic has exacerbated the impact of bushfires, floods and drought.

Banking services essential to rural and regional small businesses Banking services are essential to small businesses in rural and regional areas and more should be done to support those impacted by branch closures, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says.

In a submission to the Regional Banking Taskforce, the Ombudsman said bank branch closures are disruptive to small and family businesses and that can have a ripple effect on the wider community.

“Small businesses rely on banking services to operate in the modern economy, and it is essential those in rural and regional areas have access to the full range

of banking facilities,” Mr Billson says.

“Branch closures increase small business administrative costs, the level of risk for business owners, and have a community wide economic impact caused by business patronage moving away, along with reduced community amenity, particularly if it is the last remaining bank in town.

“For some small businesses, the loss of a local bank branch, may even cause them to look for services outside the regulated financial system.

That is a bad outcome and there is more that can be done to support small businesses when a bank

branch closes.

“My office would welcome the opportunity to work with the Australian Banking Association (ABA) to amend the code of practice to ensure customers affected by a branch closure can move to any other bank with no cost penalties.

“We have also asked the taskforce to consider expanding programs such as the Regional Tech Hub to help rural and regional small businesses to secure safe banking services.

“Particularly in areas where there is no local bank branch, NBN connectivity is critical. My office has long argued that access to banking and vital communications services

are essential, and a greater focus is needed to set and adhere to deliverable service standards. Where these standards are not met, impacting a small or family business, some consequences and remediation steps should apply.

“Australian small and family businesses have faced many difficult challenges over the past two years – the pandemic has exacerbated the impact of bushfires, floods and drought. These businesses need support as they work to get back on their feet, including access to essential banking services.”

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RURAL NEWS 51

BIOMASS USE IN NSW

First harvest of biomass crops for bioenergy at Yanco NSW DPI Senior Research Scientist, Dr Fabiano Ximenes Around one thousand trees will be harvested at Yanco this week in the next phase of a critical biomass crops for bioenergy trial.

NSW DPI Senior Research Scientist, Dr Fabiano Ximenes, said the harvest operation would provide important insights into expected productivity of the trees and their potential benefits in terms of carbon sequestration and soil nutrient impacts.

“The work will give us valuable data on the likely productivity of those species for landholders in the region interested in growing them in the marginal, poorer portions

of their land, he said.

Dr Ximenes said the trees consisted primarily of river red gum and Acacias and

a significant opportunity for farmers to diversify their income by using marginal areas of their farm.

The trial is part of the $4 million Biomass for Bioenergy project have been growing for a little over 2 years now – with quite a few already reaching 5 or 6 m in height in spite of the challenging weather conditions of recent years.

He said the planting of woody biomass crops can provide

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“Dedicated biomass crops would benefit less productive areas, diversifies the regional base and results in the creation of long-term job opportunities in regional NSW, across all parts of the supply chain, covering

growing, harvesting, transporting and processing,” Dr Ximenes said.

“Our farmers are experts at growing crops, so why don’t we see if they can grow energy crops to support the diversification of our energy mix with renewables and also keep them employed doing what they do best?”

The trial is part of the $4 million Biomass for Bioenergy project, under the NSW Primary Industries Climate Change Research Strategy. Trials are also underway at Trangie, Orange, Glenn Innes, Tamworth, Muswellbrook, Scone and Grafton.

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The project will investigate opportunities for increasing the amount of sustainable biomass use in NSW. Bioenergy, or energy derived from biomass, is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels because it can be produced from renewable fast-growing sources like gum trees.

NSW DPI Forest Science is partnering with CSIRO (Australian Tree Seed Centre) to investigate the productivity of prospective woody biomass crops grown under a variety of conditions.

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VISIT at sunrise or sunset for a spectacular sight as Uluru transforms from ochre to burnished orange and intense red.

A natural wonderland Visit one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, Uluru. Not only is it a spectacular natural formation, Uluru is a deeply spiritual place.

You can feel a powerful presence the moment you set eyes on it.

At 348 metres high, Uluru is one of the world’s largest monoliths, towering over the surrounding landscape and some 550 million years old.

Made of sandstone, Uluru is often referred to as the heart of the ‘Red Centre’ and is one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks. Breathe in,

appropriate activities to experience in the region.

see the colours change before your eyes, hear the stories of time and be amazed as Uluru captures your heart.

For the local Aboriginal people, the Anangu, World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park holds a special cultural significance where earth and memories exist as one.

Feel the connection to the land as this iconic rock formation hides ancient wisdom and diverse plant and animal life. Discover an awe-inspiring landscape where creation stories are whispered on the winds.

Choose to walk with a Traditional Owner, join a camel tour, self-drive or dine under a canopy of stars. There are more than 101 culturally

TOP 5 things to see and do at Uluru/Ayers Rock 1. Walk around the base of Uluru The Uluru Base Walk is one of the best ways to soak in the beauty and get up close to Uluru.

You can circumnavigate the 9.4 km base and relax beside tranquil waterholes, take a break under a magnificent Sheoak tree and peer into hidden caves.

Join a guided tour to hear stories of the Dreamtime passed down by generations. See incredible rock art sites, learn about the natural flora and fauna of the area, and find out more about the fascinating geology of this area.

Did you know that what we see today are

just the tips of huge rock slabs that continue below the ground for up to six kilometers?

Many visitors are surprised to learn that there are more than 415 species of native plants, 21 species of mammals, 178 species of birds, 73 species of reptiles and thousands more species of ants, spiders and bugs found here. There are plenty of walking trails at the base of Uluru and most are wheelchair accessible.

2. Enjoy a sunrise or sunset Uluru is famous the world over for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Whatever you do, don’t miss a sunset or sunrise at Uluru when the light turns its massive surface from ochre brown to burnished orange to intense red

and all the colours in between. There are over five viewing areas built specifically for experiencing the landscapes of Uluru.

3. Dine under a canopy of stars Have the dinner of your life, under the stars and deep in the desert against the backdrop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, tucking into gourmet outback fare. What better way to enjoy NT’s iconic landscapes than by combining them with world-class dining experiences?

With Sounds of Silence and Tali Wiru dinner packages available from Voyages, there is a dining experience to suit all budgets and tastes.

4. Visit the UluruKata Tjuta Culture Centre The Uluru-Kata Tjuta

Cultural Centre is a great starting point for visitors to the park. The centre offers information about activities and the park as well as an introduction into Anangu culture The award-winning Maruku Arts has a diverse range of art including woven baskets, punu (woodwork) and traditional paintings on canvas. Get involved and take part in demonstrations and workshops with local artists. Maruku Retail Gallery, is located at the Cultural Centre within Uluru Kata -Tjuta National Park.

5. Take a camel tour Travel through the red sand of Central Australia on the back of a camel, or desert ship, taking sunrise and sunset tours to both Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

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Dementia Australia welcomes the launch of the first National Memory and Cognition Clinic Guidelines Dementia peak body congratulates researchers from the Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) on the release of the first Memory and Cognition Clinic Guidelines: National Service Guidelines for Specialised Dementia and Cognitive Decline Services in Australia.

Developed by over a hundred researchers, health professionals, people living with dementia and their care partners, the guidelines include consensus-based recommendations for the ideal service provision at Australian Memory and Cognition Clinics. It covers aspects such as referral processes, assessment procedures, effective communication, and post-diagnostic support.

Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said the guidelines aim to harmonise service provision and the diagnostic process of Memory and Cognition Clinics across Australia.

“The guidelines represent the collaborative work between health professionals, academics and researchers, people living with dementia and their care partners.

“Dementia Australia is included as a primary referral point to connect clients to services.

“From our own experience, people living with

dementia often report how difficult it was to receive their diagnosis.

“A continued focus on timely diagnosis and early and appropriate support is essential to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia.

“I encourage all researchers and health professionals to refer their patients to Dementia Australia for support and access to services.

“Congratulations and thank you to all Dementia Advocates, researchers, health professionals and Dementia Australia staff who were involved in developing the guidelines.

The Australian Dementia Network (ADNeT) is a network of leading researchers and clinicians who work together with the aim of improving the quality of dementia diagnosis and care and to accelerate the development of new treatments through research.

The Guidelines can be accessed on the ADNeT website: https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/ initiatives/memory-clinics-network/adnet-memory-and-cognition-clinic-guidelines/

Cuts to Telehealth puts people with breast cancer at risk as COVID-19 cases surge Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling on the Federal Government to defer changes to Telehealth that will limit access to telephone consultations with their specialists from January 1, 2022.

As COVID-19 cases once again place pressure on the healthcare system, BCNA considers it too soon to remove certain Telehealth items from the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) and unrealistic to expect patients to attend face-to-face appointments or restrict them to telehealth via video. Cancer Australia data indicates only two to five per cent of monthly specialist services were delivered by telehealth video call in the first part of 2020, compared with ten to 24 per cent via phone.

BCNA is concerned the MBS changes will disadvantage people with breast cancer especially those in rural and remote areas with poor or no internet connection as well as the elderly and other groups with low digital literacy.

BCNA welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement earlier this month that Telehealth will be a permanent fixture in our health system. Where possible the preference for optimal

cancer care is face-to-face consultations but as COVID- 19 continues to impact Australia’s health system, BCNA is concerned that limiting access to telephone consultations combined with current workforce shortages, will prevent those with breast cancer in accessing optimal care.

Vicki Durston, Director Policy, Advocacy & Member Support at BCNA says, “We recognise the value of telehealth when appropriate and support the Australian Government’s commitment to its continued use. However, we request a deferral to these changes and more time for clinicians and consumers to have a seat at the table to inform decisions that affect cancer care. This is of particular concern to our network of people with breast cancer who have relied heavily on telehealth over the past two years for their treatment and follow up care.”

BCNA is among many cancer organisations supporting the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s (COSA) recommendation to reconsider the implementation of the MBS changes.

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!"#$%&&'()%*$(+$ ,-./!012$34$$ 5(6734%83(4$938"$ 5#8:;36%7$&'()3<#=$ %$8%'>#8#<$8"#'%&?$ '#>36#4$=&#53+35%**?$ +('$.:=8'%*3%4$$ 6#8%=8%835$7(9#*$ 5%45#'$&%83#48=$$ 938"$,-./1@AABC$ 6:8%83(4$DEF Pierre Fabre Australia has announced that BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) in combination with cetuximab will be listed on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) from 1 January 2022 for the treatment of metastatic bowel cancer patients with a BRAFV600 mutation following failure to respond to at least one prior systemic therapy.

In Australia, BRAF gene mutations occur in approximately 13-15% of patients with metastatic bowel cancer, 4-6 with V600E being the most common mutation. A mutation in the BRAF gene instructs the body to make a protein that is not found in healthy organs, which increases the growth and spread of cancer cells. Patients with metastatic bowel cancer who have a BRAFV600 mutation tend to have less success with chemotherapy. Until now, there were no approved targeted treatments in Australia specifically indicated and reimbursed for this patient population.

Julien Wiggins, CEO of Bowel Cancer Australia, welcomed the availability of BRAFTOVI on the PBS for this subset of cancer patients: “Today’s announcement will deliver life-extending benefits for patients with the BRAFV600 mutation, so they can continue doing the things that matter most to them, whether it’s spending time with family and friends, working, volunteering or travelling.”

This PBS listing is based on results from the BEACON CRC trial, the only Phase 3 trial to date to specifically study patients with previously treated metastatic bowel cancer with a BRAFV600mutation. The most common adverse drug reactions (>25%) observed in the BEACON CRC trial were fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, dermatitis acneiform, arthralgia/musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash and vomiting.

Welcoming the news, Associate Professor Jayesh Desai, Medical Oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and a lead investigator on the BEACON CRC trial said, “Patients will now have access, for the very first time, to a targeted therapy specifically for BRAFV600-mutant mCRC, a result of dedicated research to deliver precision medicine. The BRAFTOVI and cetuximab combination regimen will be practice-changing, providing a much-needed new treatment option for this high medical need population.”

Over 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with bow-

el cancer each year, and it claims over 5,000 lives per year. Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Australia and the fifth leading cause of death of Australians aged 25-44. The incidence of bowel cancer in Australians under the age of 50 increased 2.9% per year between Jan 1995 and Dec 2012.

Gemma Farquhar was diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2020, at the age of 35: “With two young children aged 4 and 6 - bowel cancer was the last thing on my doctor’s mind, but I knew something wasn’t right. I had never even considered bowel cancer as a possibility for someone as healthy and young as I was, I honestly just viewed it as an old person’s disease.”

In June 2020, Gemma learned that she carried the BRAF mutation: “There were limited treatment options apart from standard chemo, which doesn’t necessarily work for long with this particular mutation. Having this available on the PBS is a milestone that I and many others have been waiting for and is worth celebrating.”

“Today’s approval reflects our long-term commitment to advancing care for patients living with difficult-to-treat cancers,” said Laurent-Emmanuel Saffré, CEO Pierre Fabre Australia. “We commend the Federal Government for making this much-needed treatment available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1st January 2022.”

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Family Dynamics My Mother began talking with me about death and dying whilst I was in primary school. She kept it age appropriate and I fondly recall the conversations as being short, matter-of-fact but interesting.

Whenever Mum mentioned the subject, she had my full attention. Explaining burial, the cremation process, stating her preference and explaining the reasons why.

The talks continued through until early adulthood and appeared to be spontaneous. We would discuss the songs we would like played at our funerals and these conversations usually ended up with us putting on a record and dancing around with Mum singing into a hairbrush.

At no stage have I found it easy to talk with my children about death and dying. I believe it’s due to their reluctance to accept it happening one day. Now that they’re both adults, I have decided it best to document my wishes!

I see part of a parents role is to prepare and educate, but demonstration and active participation is where the real learning is done, this is where my Mum comes into the picture again.

Aged 62, my Mum was diagnosed with lung cancer.

I flew to Tasmania to be with her and knew in my heart that I needed to stay.

During this last stage of her life, both my children visited and helped care for their Nan wherever possible. My Daughter would paint her nails, watch movies together and be the best company. My Son would sit by her bed, holding her hand and talk about his motorbike, school, his dog and other times pulling funny faces outside her bedroom window. Friends and family members provided practical support, such as attending the garden, shopping and giving me some respite time.

But most importantly, my Mum was able to pass away in the place where she felt the most comfortable, her home. Her documents were meticulously organsised and current. Dying at home had been demonstrated and normalised for the children, young adults and elders in our family. I look back upon this time with gratitude and a full heart knowing my Mum prepared and educated us all.

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Step towards national consistency welcome Business Council of Australia National Cabinet’s delivery of a nationally consistent, updated definition of a close contact is a much needed and welcome change, Business Council executive director Jess Wilson said.

“By delivering a nationally consistent definition of a close contact, state and federal leaders are signalling the move to a more stable and certain 2022.

“This will help limit the economic damage and uncertainty created by the omicron variant, giving businesses and the community clarity about who will need to be isolated and under what circumstances people need to be tested.

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“Now, we’re in a new phase of the pandemic so National Cabinet is right to focus on managing the risk and letting people get on with their lives.

“Clear, consistent and risk-based action is the best way to keep people safe and maintain the economic momentum of our recovery.”

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Grape Expectations by Max Crus

Minutes to midnight RIGHT, now we’ve got Christmas done we can get back to more important stuff and begin the long, ugly process of fixing the world’s problems, which as everyone knows must be completed before bedtime New Year’s eve.

Too easy.

Nature will solve the problem of antivaxxers, anti-maskers, anti-QRcoders, antilockdown, conspiracy theorists, all of whom will die or shoot one another or move to America and vote for Donald Trump who, weirdly, while championing these people, does exactly the opposite of his preachings, yet they still follow!

But that’s conspiracy theorists, not renowned for their logic, common sense, or appreciation of science.

So don’t worry about them. Phew!

It was becoming so tiresome explaining to them that unlike KFC, we do actually know what is in vaccines and how they work, and now that we’ve raised the issue, I should point out that no-one will ever solve why people like KFC so much that they will queue in their car for an hour for the privilege of stuffing piles of unknown transfats and questionable origin chicken smothered in 11 different ‘secret’ herbs and spices before tossing the remains out the car window approximately 11 kilometres down the

road.

Let’s leave that one alone.

No, we’ve got more important fish to fry, starting with the perennial question, why does white bread stick to the roof of your mouth?

They put men on the moon in 1969 (despite what those above say) with a Commodore 64, yet white bread still sticks awkwardly and annoyingly to the roof of our gobs.

Okay, you don’t have to buy white bread, but on rare occasions when you’re starving and your only choice is KFC or a $10 ham and cheese sandwich on white bread from a 24-hour servo, you naturally opt for the latter in the vain hope it embodies some nutrition, while completely ignoring any nutritional value in the dim-sim you also ordered because your brain was telling you to stop thinking about health and science and just get some fat and salt into ya - hey, hang on, that sounds very familiar and very conspiratorially anti-vax doesn’t it?

Okay, aha, that explains everything.

There, problem solved, and it’s barely 9pm on New Year’s eve.

Now, back to white bread - let’s see, what’s a wine that goes with that?

Surely on New Year’s eve, bubbles would work?

Here’s a bunch of leftovers from 2021...

Max Crus is a Clarence Valley-based wine writer and Grape Expectations is now in its 26th year of publication. Find out more about Max or sign up for his weekly reviews and musings by visiting maxcrus.com.au

Jansz Tasmania Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, $65.

The party packaging and label donít say this is sparkling, while the colour suggests almost pineapple juice, but with a cork and cage you’d have to be blind not to notice. Accompanied by the poshest box in Australia, this would be perfect. 9.5/10.

Pipers Brook Tasmania (Sparkling), NV, $30.

Good solid stuff from the apple isle or should that be the apple aisle? I bet there is a row devoted to Tassie stuff in Tassie. Maybe bottle shops could introduce an anti-vax aisle? A conspiracy aisle? 9.2/10.

Arras Tasmania Methode Traditionelle Brut Elite, Cuvee No.1601, $64.99.

People fuss and gush over Champagne, but unless you get squillion dollar vintage, they all taste similar and a bit bland. And if you have squillions, Arras have one of them too. Alas I don’t have squillions, but I’m happy with this. 9.6/10.

Clover Hill Tasmania CuvÈe Foudre Methode Traditionnelle, NV $50.

Foudre translates as ‘lightning’ and you wonder why they named this thus until you try it. So bright, sharp, and lemony it hits you like the proverbial bolt yet is also rounded and suave. Enjoy it while lampooning Andrew Bolt.

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The good thing about Taltarni bubbles is theyíre all the same price so thereís no price influence in your purchase decision. Very sensible and suggests you get good bubbles no matter what, which is true. But I still prefer the rosÈ, haha. 9.2/10.

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A little jump to the leftÖthis seems a bit brighter and lighter than last year’s offering, which is the opposite of moi. There, is that enough French for one wine review? 9.4/10.

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Aries Mar21 21 - Apr ARIES MAR - APR 19 20 Your abundant energy together with the self-confidence and composure you display makes being successful both professionally and personally much more likely. You engage people in pleasant conversation which helps them to see your point of view. Use your new found enthusiasm to resurrect your interest in people or projects that you have neglected for a long time. Feeling very fit, you can easily be persuaded to improve your performance in the sports activities or exercise regime you enjoy most. Your love life is full of amazing and wondrous feelings. Your partner is altogether surprised by your imagination and sensitivity. Maybe it’s the case that your lover is a little jealous, because they believe that other potential partners find you attractive as well.

The situation you find yourself in certainly brings excitement for you, but you should not let this go to your head!

Taurus Apr - May TAURUS APR 2021 - MAY 20 21 You possess a higher than usual level of pent up anger that needs dealing with in a constructive way, if you don’t want to suffer from the consequences.

Ease up on the talking and avoid putting others on the defensive. If you require help from others be more patient and diplomatic in the way you approach them. Even if you personally feel on top form , be prepared to take things at a more leisurely pace otherwise you may suffer setbacks from unnecessarily taking on far more than you able to handle. You’re feeling rather up-tight and angry, not great for your lover or romance. Avoid ongoing problems by making it known you’re willing to compromise. Otherwise, things might come to a head far sooner than you would wish. If you’re single, it’s time for you to rethink the way you flirt; your current approach is like a full on assault, rather than being seductive in any way.

GEMINI MAYMay 21 - JUNE Gemini 22 - 20 June 23 For the slightest of reasons you lose your temper and as you might normally expect are unable to keep your normal level of composure. Mistakenly or not, you’re under the impression that people are purposely setting out to annoy you. Once this happens you find it difficult to regain your selfcontrol. Co-operation and compromise is the key to get you through what appears to be a conflict laden period. Spare yourself any stress, seek approval and appreciation rather than putting at risk their normal support. You’re lucky that your uncooperative mood and frustration is accepted by your lover. You can’t rely on this. There is a chance that your partner is also frustrated and inflames the situation, instead of reacting in a considerate way. To keep things from escalating, you should try to incorporate tolerance, patience and understanding to get through the tough times ahead.

Cancer Jun - Jul CANCER JUN 21 -24JULY 22 22 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.

The pressure of your circumstances has a negative influence on your private life. Small misunderstandings seem to infuriate you. You won’t solve your problems by shouting at those you care about most. Refrain from such outbursts and acting in an emotional way. After all, your lover is not necessarily at fault! Level-headedness and selfcontrol can ease the situation.

Leo Jul2323- AUG - Aug LEO JUL 22 23 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. Your relaxed and confident manner is obvious. If you’re single, you have magical desirability; people you like are practically dropping at your feet, without you doing a thing! If you’re in a relationship there are only positive outcomes to be had; you can look forward to many hours of love-making, full of intimate moments spent together.

Enjoy them, it won’t last forever!

Virgo Aug2324 - Sep VIRGO AUG - SEP 22 22 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 badtemperedly 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!

Any extreme resentment won’t do your love life any good. If your relationship is unduly stressed with needless tussles and your attitude alienates your partner. Control yourself a bit more! If you’re single, it’s possible such brusque conduct works quite well - to pick someone up. But nobody will want to stay around you for too long, if you continue to behave like this.

LIBRA SEP - OCT 22 23 Libra Sep2323 - Oct You feel fighting fit, on top form, as you experience vibrant energy running through your body! That’s why it is a great time to tackle any tasks you have put off recently. If you don’t have existing projects, it is a good time to start something new. Prepare yourself in anticipation for something good to happen shortly. It is even possible for you to feel overwhelmed by so many opportunities coming your way. Take advantage of this crucial phase and make the most of it!! Once you’ve got your project off the ground, you meet with approval from others.

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!

Scorpio Oct2324- NOV - Nov SCORPIO OCT 21 20 With all your excess energy, it’s easy for you to be busy all the time.

You are unlikely to be bothered by problems. Despite feeling energetic and well-adjusted you approach situations carefully, it is your strength and stamina that complement your diligent approach, which invariably results in a successful outcome. You don’t only finish your usual projects in an efficient and determined way; you get involved with even more tasks and show how capable and reliable you are.

In the process, it’s important you don’t forget your loved ones. 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.

SagittariusNOV Nov SAGITTARIUS 22 -22 DEC- 21Dec 21 Feeling strong, it’s easy to stand up for yourself when confronted by obstacles. This can lead to arguments if you don’t first reflect on getting your own way. Enjoying your work, you can focus on your tasks effortlessly. The mental stimulation involved will not be enough to satisfy the need to soothe your inner tension. Feeling resilient, you can help put your mind at ease and dispel any built up irritability with some healthy energetic exercise.

Power and perseverance are inspiration for your love life. This week it can happen that you and your lover discover new things about each other and find more unusual ways to express your feelings towards one another. You should take advantage of this to stir long forgotten feelings! You’ll both feel restored, having a positive effect on other areas in your life too.

Capricorn CAPRICORN DECDec 22 - 22 JAN-19Jan 20 You’re careful and show persistence when dealing with problems. Your increased vitality and improved self-confidence has positive effects on everyone you meet. You’re able to complete any new tasks either alone or as part of a team. As expected, the suggestions you make are acceptable to others who tend to agree with you. Use this influence to achieve your desires, remain steadfast, true to your aims and they’re likely to be met with approval by those people in your life that matter most to you. Your sensitivity and richness of ideas make you great company, easy to have fun with. The time seems right to show more confidence in your personal abilities. It will pay off, particularly as you’re manner is sincere; whether recounting amusing stories, impressing a new date, a spontaneous trip or a romantic evening with your lover – your creative flair is unlimited!

AQUARIUS janJan 20 - 21 feb-18Feb 19 Aquarius 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. This week you’re feeling particularly lucky, especially where your love life is concerned. Passion and harmony dominate and it’s a good time to explore techniques with your partner.

There is certainly one long-cherished desire, which you would like to try now. Thanks to your sensitive and considerate approach your lover is willing to listen and probably positively respond to you.

PiscesFEB Feb PISCES 19 -20MAR- Mar 20 21 Wanting to achieve is OK as long as whenever possible you include others and satisfactorily deal with their concerns. Don’t resort to angry outbursts if you’re criticized but consider if there is a benefit to be gained from the other person’s point of view that you can take into consideration and is likely to improve the outcome of your activities. Any excessive energy utilize in pursuit of healthy exercise, to help release tension or stress, avoid contact sports, jogging or Nordic walking is best. You would like to change a lot of things. But you run the risk of making your lover feel confused. You’re sticking to your principles with all your pent up frustration; instead show your partner you need them, take a walk together or give each other a comforting massage.

If you’re single use a more restrained approach, otherwise you could easily appear rather foolish.

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IN MEMORIAM 61 Death Notice

MORRISSEY James Paul 10.2.1970 – 19.11.2021

Passed away unexpectedly in the United States of America.

Aged 51 years.

Loved and loving son of Lidia and Peter (dec’d) Morrissey.

Loved by the extended Pagotto, Rubbo and Morrissey families.

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GWENDOLINE VERA MOHR

WHITNEY, RONALD GEORGE

Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Nursing Home.

Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Euphemia May & Ray Lewis (both dec.); Ivy & Herb Stone (both dec.); Cecil James Mohr (dec.); Sylvia Jean & John Francisco (both dec.); Ray Desmond (dec.) & Isla Mohr.

Loving Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Passed away peacefully at Bonalbo MPS. Dearly loved husband of Sue (dec.).

Much loved father of Craig.

Loving brother of Walter, Margaret, John, Kevin (dec.), Les and Jeff.

19-08-1926 ~ 16-12-2021

AGED 95

A funeral service has been held.

The family would like to thank St Michael’s Nursing Home staff for their care of Gwendoline.

In keeping with the families wishes, James was privately interred at the Lismore Memorial Garden Lawn Cemetery on Thursday 23rd December 2021.

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LOCAL MARKETS BALLINA FARMER’S MARKET Sundays 6am till 1pm at Commemoration Park Ballina BALLINA MARKET 3rd Sunday of the month 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 HEAD COMMUNITY MARKET 4th Saturday of the month at Evans Head RSL Club EVANS HEAD FARMER’S MARKET Fridays 3-6pm at Surf Club Carpark GRAFTON TWILIGHT FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays 3pm till 7pm at Market Square KYOGLE FARMER’S MARKET Sat mornings at Stratheden St, 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 FARMER’S 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

MAXIMUM OF 50 WORDS To be included simply email your communtiy notice to: janelle@heartlandmedia.com.au ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, Alstonville, is “Needlework for a Nation”. It features the work of Isabella Cooke and her extended family. The Cookes were one of the notable pioneer families on the Alstonville Plateau and this exhibition includes Isabella’s beautiful 98 years old wedding dress, which is on the Australian Dress Register. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. Covid restrictions apply.

Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@ yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum. org.au 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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BALLINA BALLINA BALLINA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY We are now on our Summer break and will return in February, eager to recommence our fund raising for our local Ballina Hospital.

BACCI We are a diverse group of Artists and Crafters that participate in wonderful group exhibitions. Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of every month at the Cherry Street Sports Club. Social gathering at 5, for a 5.30 start. Next Meeting will be Monday 7th February 2022. New members are always

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TRADES, SERVICES & COMMUNITY NOTICES 65 welcome. For more information - ballinaartsandcraftscentreinc@ gmail.com or phone Deb on 0432105540.

BALLINA SCOPE CLUB The Scope Club of Ballina is a group of ladies who do fundraising for lots of local charities. All our money raised goes directly to the charity.

Our club meets once a month and we also have action nights where guest speakers attend. Last year we did quite a few Bunnings barbeques which raised approx $3000.

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.

NORTHERN RIVERS NAVAL & MARINERS ASSOCIATION This association was formed to attract veterans for companionship, wellbeing and to supply advocacy to veterans. We hold an informal gathering every Friday, 2.30pm at Ballina Angling Club (families are welcome). Contact Allan Watt for more information on 0402 749 582 or email jakknco@bigpond.net.au BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina.

Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719 074.

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.

CASINO CASINO CASINO CROQUET CLUB Casino Croquet Club’s playing times have been changed for the summer months. They are now Monday & Wednesday mornings commencing play at 8.30am. New members, male & female are most welcome. Mallets available. Ring Mary on 66621971 for details.

CASINO CWA BRANCH Next Meeting 17th February 2022.

Please make a Sultana cake (Rita - Cookery) and bring something handmade (Denise - Cultural) A HUGE THANK YOU to the wonderful Casino community for your ongoing support. More info: Jan 66626424 or Marg. 66631746 CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 5 MON: S Forrester, J Whittaker & family; TUE: D. Coleman, K Rowse, K Evans; WED: J Cornell, P Muntelwit, G Mannix; THU: H Moffitt, J Hanna; FRI: Richmond Valley Council Staff.

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 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 MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino.

Phone 0472638044.

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 & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM.

CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498.

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 MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419886119 for more information.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@ outlook.com for further information.

Check us out on Facebook.

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.

GRAFTON GRAFTON OPEN INVITATION TO ALL FORMER ROYAL COLTS CRICKETERS AND INTERESTED FOLLOWERS Back in 1972/73 in Clarence River Cricket Association’s 1st Grade competition a young junior Royal Colts cricket team joined the competition and won the Minor Premiership in their first season.

Now 50 years later a reunion is in the planning stages for 8/9 October 2022 to acknowledge this achievement.

Former players and interested cricket followers are being asked to contact Garry Ensbey Ph: 0403033227 or email: gmensbey@hotmail.com for further details. In the meantime Garry needs assistance in locating the following players: John Alvos, Peter McPherson, David Small, Greg Moy, John Gillett, Geoff Niland, Peter Lawrence, Tony Cooper, Wayne McLeod or anyone else who played for the club in this period 1972/73, 74/75 and 75/76. If whereabouts known please get them to contact or pass the information onto Garry.

GRAFTON VIEW CLUB Grafton VIEW Club meets on the 4th Tuesday each month at Grafton District Services Club, Mary Street, commencing at 10.30am. Please come along, enjoy yourself with a tasty meal, a motivated guest speaker & ultimately disadvantaged children will be helped. Please phone Vorna at 66424719 for catering purposes

no later than the Friday before the meeting. As well, a social outing is held each month. You are warmly invited to come along to the next meeting to have some fun & help disadvantaged children. See you there!

GRAFTON SENIORS Grafton Seniors recently held December meeting, attendance 44, apologies 9. Sympathy: to Roger Green on passing of wife, Dot. Welcome: new member, Rod Mitchell. Guest speaker: Duncan McKimm, CEO, of Clarence Village, started 51 years ago. Thanks Clarence Village, for sizeable donation to aid seniors finances.

Presentations: Special certificates, Judith Ireland & Trish Collett, for raffle & trade table items. Seniors of Year, Iris & Ivan Parker for seniors support, & trade table jams & pickles. Correspondence in & out read. General business: newsletters; finish / start dates; fees due; library home delivery; March AGM nominations; guest speaker suggestions. Special thanks: Buckley music, sound system use each meeting. Trips: day trips, Bellingen, 25 Feb; Alstonville, 25 Mar 8 day QLD tour from 13 Aug, all have spare seats. Meeting competition winners: R. Jackson; J. Schulz; A. Campbell; M. Austin; I. Parker; B. Cassie; K. Lawson; D. Schuhmacher; A. Douglas; M. Cotten; R. Worrell; B. Doggett; K. Smidt. Extra Christmas prizes. Next meeting: 8 February, 2022, 10.30am, Racecourse.

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 Jan Coleman janetlcoleman@gmail. com or Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/graftontoastmasters GRAFTON U3A Following on from the Christmas Lunch the Grafton U3A will be in recess until we meet again for the first Jabberfest for 2022 which, all being well, will occur on the second Monday of February, the 14th.

The Committee will have their first meeting for the year on Monday 17th January to set in motion the year’s proceedings. Until then the President and the Committee wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a New Year which we hope, that all things being normal, we will be able to resume all of our activities

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January 6, 2022

66 COMMUNITY NOTICES free, or relatively free, of restrictions placed on us because of the Covid pandemic.

GRAFTON AERO CLUB INC Grafton Aero Club hosts a free community event annually in June “Wings and Wheels Open Day” at South Grafton Aerodrome where motor vehicle and aircraft enthusiasts display their wares. A charity is chosen for donations, this year being the Oncology/ Haematology Unit of Grafton Base Hospital.

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 Summerland Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival Saturday 15th January 2022 has something for everybody. Prize money in all categories has been substantially increased and the number of opportunities for winning a prize has also increased. This year’s Senior Art prize First Place $500, Second Place $250, Third Prize $125.00, Junior Art Prize - First Place $150, Second Place $75.00 Third Place $50.00.

All entries must reflect this year’s theme “ON THE VINE” Crafters are encouraged to submit an item of textile art or soft furnishings inspired by pumpkins and watermelons reflecting this year’s theme “ON THE VINE”. This is an OPEN competition: First Place $200.00, Second Place $100.00, Third Place $50.00. Other competitions include Cooking recipes based around pumpkins or watermelons both savory or sweet and garden produce.

Details of these competitions and other activities can be found on the Summerland Pumpkin Face book page. So join us on Saturday 15th January, guess the weight of the Giant Pumpkin, satisfy your gastronomical desires and enjoy all the delights Kyogle has to offer.

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 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.

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.

LISMORE LISMORE LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP will be having a planning meeting, the first meeting for 2022, on Friday, 21st January at 10am at Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St, Lismore.

All members of the Parkinson’s Community as well as family and carers are most welcome to attend.

Bring along your ideas as we make plans for 2022. There will also be an opportunity to discuss and share symptoms and strategies to deal with them in a supportive, non judgemental, confidential environment. All welcome.

LISMORE DAY BRANCH CWA We meet at the CWA Rooms in Spinks Park on the first Thurs of each month. Come along for friendship, support, fun, and together working out ways we can fundraise for worthwhile causes.

NEW MEMBERS ARE MOST WELCOME. Interested in joining us? Please call our President Alison on 0428216079.

LISMORE CITY BOWLS CLUB With Covid 19 now coming to conclusion and the club’s new season beginning, Members are reminded that our fees this year are $45pa. Social $11pa. We ask anyone interested in playing or learning to play to come along and join us. For details see our website under Lismore city Bowls Club or phone: 66215991.

LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary had a wonderful 2 day Craft Market at the Lismore Workers Sports Club at Goonellabah on 11th and 12th December 2021. The craft Market made $6,785.80. Our Auxiliary Members would like to thank the community for their support. A big thank you to the Lismore Workers Sports Club for their support. Our Raffle was drawn on 12th December and it made $2,495.00 .First prize of $500.00 went to Terry at the Channon. 2nd prize of $100.00 was won by Pauline from Goonellabah.

We are now on Christmas Break.

Our Meetings will recommence on 10th February 2022 at 2pm at the Lismore Heights Bowling Club.

Our Auxiliary is looking for new Members to come along and join a fun group raising money to buy special equipment for Lismore Base Hospital’s Wish List. We have just passed for purchase, BMI Scales, NIKKI T Pumps x 5 for Cancer Ward, Chlorometer x 2 for Renal Unit A, Three Draw Trolley, Tactile Aprons.

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 12noon 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 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 TARGET RIFLE CLUB For .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 12noon. 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 Commences Jan 17 2022, new players welcome. Played at Lismore Workers Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622.

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 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.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 67 au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.

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.

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.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6.00pm. New members would be made most welcome.

Further information available on 0428151934.

RED CROSS LISMORE BRANCH 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 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.

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.

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 LADIES LIFEBALL Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall $5.00 per session includes morning tea. No joining fee. Enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.

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.

welcome $10 to join includes badge and diary. Raffles, lucky Bencher, Door prize. Don’t forget your mug to have a cuppa with friends, bring your own morning tea. There will be Benching so get your entries ready to bench. There will be trading and cuttings tables. Gwen Barnes 0468872199.

THE TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club meet regularly at the South Tweed Sports club on the first Thursday of the month for a chat and lunch.

Always on the agenda are important discussions on the well being of our selected ‘Learning for Life’ students especially selected for our club by our support group The Smith Family who are well known for their work for Australian children in relation to their well being and education.

As well as our Learning for Life children, we also do a great service to the community by keeping active and spreading the joy of living to any woman because after all VIEW stands for ‘Voice, Interest, Education for Women’ and that is just what we do for more information please ring President Kathie on 0407709629 or Freda on (07) 55241367.

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.

SPRING SPRINGGROVE GROVE

ALL RIVERS ALL NORTHERN NORTHERN RIVERS

ROAD CLOSURE Gores Road – ROAD CLOSURE on the 13th of January 2022 at the unnamed bridge from 10am till 2pm for road works, weather permitting.

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 0455 588143

TWEED TWEEDHEADS HEADS TWIN TOWNS & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Will meet on Monday 10th January 2022, and on 14th February 2022.

Venue: Tweed Heads Arts & Cultural Centre, (next to library) Brett Street, Tweed Heads. Doors open 8.30am.

Guest Speakers - January, Colleen Mills, Subject: ‘Plants’ February, Marilyn, Subject: ‘Worms and worm farms’ Entry fee $5. New members

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January 6, 2022

68 THE NORTHERN RIVERS WEEKLY WEATHER

NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA

Thu 6 January

MURWILLUMBAH KYOGLE BYRON BAY BALLINA WOODBURN MACLEAN

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Wed 12 Jan

Sat 8 January

67% 47% 64% 67% 47% 76%

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44% 5% 23% 22% 5% 21%

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Mon 10 January

Tue 11 January

Wed 12 January

26 / 20 C 27o / 19o C 26o / 20o C 26o / 20o C 27o / 19o C 30o / 20o C

26 / 21 C 27o / 20o C 26o / 21o C 26o / 21o C 27o / 20o C 30o / 19o C

26o / 20o C 27o / 20o C 26o / 20o C 26o / 20o C 27o / 20o C 29o / 20o C

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TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS TWEED HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE

Waxing Crescent 18% Visible

Waxing Crescent 47% Visible

Waxing Gibbous 75% Visible

Sunrise & Sunset

DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

SUNRISE 5:56 am 5:57 am 5:58 am 5:59 am 5:59 am 6:00 am 6:01 am

LOW 5:04 am 0.3m 5:57 am 0.41m 6:52 am 0.54m 7:55 am 0.65m 9:06 am 0.74m 10:24 am 0.78m 11:42 am 0.77m

HIGH 12:59 pm 1.69m 1:45 pm 1.56m 2:30 pm 1.43m 3:19 pm 1.31m 4:14 pm 1.21m 5:15 pm 1.16m

LOW 6:31 pm 0.32m 7:19 pm 0.38m 8:08 pm 0.43m 8:56 pm 0.48m 9:44 pm 0.5m 10:31 pm 0.51m 11:18 pm 0.49m

BRUNSWICK HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

NORTHERN RIVERS AREA

HIGH 12:12 pm 1.8m 12:26 am 1.2m 1:25 am 1.19m 2:30 am 1.19m 3:39 am 1.23m 4:47 am 1.29m 5:45 am 1.37m

HIGH 12:13 pm 1.83m 12:29 am 1.17m 1:23 am 1.17m 2:22 am 1.17m 3:29 am 1.2m 4:37 am 1.26m 5:38 am 1.34m

LOW 5:11 am 0.23m 6:01 am 0.33m 6:55 am 0.45m 7:54 am 0.57m 9:05 am 0.67m 10:28 am 0.71m 11:48 am 0.7m

HIGH 12:57 pm 1.7m 1:40 pm 1.56m 2:23 pm 1.41m 3:10 pm 1.28m 4:06 pm 1.17m 5:10 pm 1.1m

LOW 6:45 pm 0.27m 7:30 pm 0.33m 8:15 pm 0.37m 9:00 pm 0.41m 9:46 pm 0.43m 10:35 pm 0.43m 11:25 pm 0.41m

BALLINA - RIVER ENTRANCE SUNSET 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm

DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

HIGH 12:16 pm 1.77m 12:42 am 1.12m 1:35 am 1.12m 2:33 am 1.14m 3:38 am 1.18m 4:45 am 1.24m 5:44 am 1.32m

LOW 5:25 am 0.28m 6:16 am 0.37m 7:10 am 0.48m 8:11 am 0.59m 9:20 am 0.67m 10:41 am 0.72m 12:06 pm 0.7m

HIGH 1:00 pm 1.64m 1:43 pm 1.49m 2:27 pm 1.34m 3:16 pm 1.2m 4:15 pm 1.1m 5:22 pm 1.03m

LOW 7:02 pm 0.26m 7:47 pm 0.33m 8:30 pm 0.39m 9:13 pm 0.44m 9:58 pm 0.46m 10:45 pm 0.47m 11:34 pm 0.46m

EVANS HEAD - RIVER ENTRANCE

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DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

HIGH 12:03 pm 1.85m 12:22 am 1.25m 1:16 am 1.25m 2:14 am 1.26m 3:16 am 1.29m 4:23 am 1.35m 5:26 am 1.42m

LOW 5:29 am 0.25m 6:21 am 0.34m 7:14 am 0.45m 8:11 am 0.57m 9:17 am 0.67m 10:36 am 0.74m 11:57 am 0.74m

HIGH 12:52 pm 1.76m 1:40 pm 1.64m 2:30 pm 1.52m 3:22 pm 1.39m 4:19 pm 1.29m 5:20 pm 1.21m

LOW 6:50 pm 0.27m 7:37 pm 0.33m 8:23 pm 0.39m 9:10 pm 0.44m 9:57 pm 0.48m 10:46 pm 0.51m 11:35 pm 0.51m

CLARENCE - RIVER ENTRANCE DAY Thursday 6th January Friday 7th January Saturday 8th January Sunday 9th January Monday 10th January Tuesday 11th January Wednesday 12th January

HIGH 12:22 pm 1.75m 12:42 am 1.18m 1:37 am 1.17m 2:35 am 1.17m 3:39 am 1.19m 4:44 am 1.24m 5:43 am 1.3m

LOW 5:27 am 0.31m 6:17 am 0.4m 7:11 am 0.5m 8:10 am 0.59m 9:18 am 0.66m 10:37 am 0.7m 12:00 pm 0.68m

HIGH 1:08 pm 1.63m 1:51 pm 1.49m 2:35 pm 1.35m 3:24 pm 1.23m 4:21 pm 1.13m 5:26 pm 1.07m

LOW 7:01 pm 0.26m 7:47 pm 0.33m 8:31 pm 0.39m 9:14 pm 0.44m 9:58 pm 0.47m 10:44 pm 0.49m 11:33 pm 0.49m

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SPORTS RESULTS & NEWS 69 SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 200 words. Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor.

Results must be sent in Word, Pages or PDF format CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 26-12-2021 There was no social golf played on Sunday due to lack of players but the first event for 2022 will be the monthly medal on the top 11 holes next Sunday and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.The club champion for 2021 is Len Lawlor.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS 02-01-2022 The monthly medal was won by Nathan Rose with a net score of 22 from Dave Roberts with 29. The putting trophy went to W.Jackson with 14 putts and he also won the players draw.

Nearest to pins: 8th & 17th, W.Jackson.9th & 13th, L.Lawlor.10th & 16th, G.Randall.14th, B.Yates.15th, G.Shephard.18th, G.Skennar. Next Sunday’s event sponsored

by Richmond Valley Meats in the RSM Shopping Village Casino will be a single stableford on the bottom 10 holes and visitors are welcome to play with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS

Winner M.Rennie Runner up E.Astley Jump shots : G.Porter 3 The 4 Teams to play in the NSW Golf Croquet Pennants Division 1 Championships Tests at Toronto on the 17th & 18th January are : Cherry Street Ballina Northern Zone, Maitland Hunter Zone, Mosman Metro Zone, Canberra Southern Zone ACT. These teams will represent their area in the final.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 23/12/21 Another very large field played today club ham winner T Foster, vets ham winner R Earnshaw, lucky card draw hams J Denning, K Avery, W Lunnon 2nd T Newton, 3rd G Tait, free game K Avery, chicken/ball winners G O,Clonnor, R Gacioppa, D Bullock, J Perkins, J Sauer, J Watt, E Reddell W Lunnon, T Swindle, S Toms R Thorne J Voght, A Ganter, B Collyer. Nearest Pins 3rd/12 S McDonough, 6th/15th S McDonough.

Golfers are reminded that this Thursday will be the Annual Leeson family day this will an 18 hole single stableford for golfers and non golfers.

Hitt off time will be 8.00am with a shot gun start lots of prizes be there.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 30/12/21 A very large field of 67 golfers contested the Leeson Family Day. A special THANKS to the Leeson clan for their generous donations over many years.

Winner N Cuppit,2nd M Perkins, 3rd D Leadbeater special bag prizes, T Foster, R Mackay, J Perkins, R Pursey, K Lloyd, M Fairfull, G O, Conner, T Newton, J Savins, T Perkins, J Nilsson, A Ganter, K Harmon, G Evans, T Duff, J Denning, DE Reddell, S Ormond. NON GOLFERS winner J Sauer, C Smith, B Clark. Nearest pins 3rd/12th S McDonough, 6th /15th J Nilsson.

This Thursday 6/1/22 the January Monthly Medal will be played commencing with a shot gun start at 8.00am.

AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING Max KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday December 22 - B Ryan K Hayes B Hyde d W Farrell N Parker J Coston + 27, G Knapp J Arnold G Miller d J Holland T Burgess N Bodycote + 10.

Jill Huxley, Faye Duncan receive their runner up awards for the over 80s Golf Croquet Club Championships from Vice Captain Penny Scott.

ASSOCIATION CROQUET : G.Drew 18 d S.Hume P.Hume 10 RICOCHET CROQUET : D.Scott 12 d R.Chapman 10 H.Young J.Hannigan 11 d P.Scott C.Gale 10 GOLF CROQUET : N.Watts M.Russell 3 d S.Scott D.Scott 3 J Doust C.Edlund 3 d P.Scott G.Patch 2 J.Dorward N.Poynting 6 d J.Saunders G.Frederiksen 3 B.Liebmann G.Porter 6 d P.Bolte R.Poynting 6 TWILIGHT CROQUET : M.Rennie 28, E.Astley 27, V.ODoherty 26, J.Bate 25, M.ODoherty 24, S.Scott 21, G.McDonahugh 20, G.Porter 15.

LISMORE WORKERS GOLF RESULTS FOR LAST WEEK Thursday: Single Stableford; A Grade: Winner - Thomas Molloy (41) R/up Mathew Flynn (40) B Grade: Winner - David Hunter (42) R/ up Gregory Wallwork (42c/b) Gross: A Grade Winner: Adam Rhodes (36), Special mention to Sam Brazel who had a round of 65!

Gross: B Grade Winner: Garry Coughlin (24) Ball run-down: 37 c/b.

NTP’s: 2nd - TBC; 5th - TBC; 11th Clive Guthrie; 16th - Glen Mancell.

Field size: TBC. Saturday: Christmas Day (Course Closed).

Sunday: Boxing Day (Social play only).

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Thursday: 30-Dec-2021, Single Stableford.

Saturday: 01-Jan-2021, Single Stableford.

Sunday: 02-Jan-2021, Members Social play.

FAR NORTH COAST SURF LIFE SAVING FUNDING SUPPORT EXTENDED AHEAD OF ANNUAL BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

David Parker and Wilson Cregan shake hands on a three year extension of funding

There is good news for the region’s surf lifesaving community and beach goers ahead of this weekend’s annual branch championships with Newcastle Permanent renewing its support for another three years.

Far North Coast Surf Life Saving branch president Wilson Cregan said the funding from Newcastle Permanent will help provide equipment but also support training and programs such as Nippers to give young people skills in and out of the water.

“Our partnership with Newcastle Permanent is about youth development and helping us to help keep local and tourists safe at the beach,” Mr Cregan said.

“It takes a lot of funding and resources to provide surf lifesaving services and programs like Nippers, so our ongoing partnership with Newcastle Permanent is vital,” he said.

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Branch Championships will be held at Cudgen Beach on December 11 and 12. The combined seniors and nippers’ carnival will have competitors from age seven through to 70 in beach events, water events and combined events such as Iron Man. Mr Cregan said it is fitting to be holding the championships at Cudgen as the club will celebrate its centenary next year.

Newcastle Permanent’s Ballina branch manager David Parker was a nipper at Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club.

He is one of the Junior Surf Life Saver of the Year judges and will present the award at the carnival on Sunday.

Mr Parker said, as a customer owned financial institution, Newcastle Permanent is about supporting community and this partnership does that in several ways.

“Surf Life Saving Clubs teach young people surf safety, the physical and mental health benefits

of being active, as well as teamwork and leadership skills for their future lives,” Mr Parker said.

“This funding renewal means the Newcastle Permanent is supporting every surf lifesaving club from the Central Coast to the Queensland border,” he said.

Despite the impacts of COVID-19, Far North Coast Surf Life Saving’s membership is continuing to grow.

Almost 1800 young people, aged five to 13, are registered to do Nippers across 10 clubs from Yamba to Fingal Heads.

It is not too late to register for Nippers or get involved in supporting or volunteering at local clubs. Visit www.slsfnc. com.au Every year, Newcastle Permanent invests almost $1.5 million into local communities through its partnerships, employee donations, volunteering and fundraising programs.

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January 6, 2022

70 SPORTS NEWS

LENNOX-BALLINA BOARDRIDERS

Max Perrot Surfing

Pictured: Ocea Curtis. Photographer: Ethan Smith/SNSW.

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wo of our Northern Rivers clubs have qualified for the Lennox-Ballina Boardriders have taken out their fourth Hyundai Australian Boardriders Northern NSW regional qualifier in a row, following a giant day of action-packed heats in wedgey three-foot waves at Gallows Beach. Le-Ba seemed to be in sync over the

entirety of the day with the combined efforts of Mikey McDonagh, Nyxie Ryan, James Wood, Adam Melling and Harry O’Brien carrying the team to a narrow win ahead of Kingscliff boardriders who finished in the runner-up spot. When the final hooter sounded it was Le-Ba who got the win with a 35.84 total compared to

Kingscliff on 34.97.

Coffs Harbour finished in third position, while Byron Bay finished in fourth. “As a club, we look forward to this event each and every year,” said Le-Ba club stalwart and captain James Wood. “To win this title for the fourth year in a row against a handful of incredible clubs is such an honour.

Let’s hope we can carry

Pictured: Lennox-Ballina Boardriders team. Photographer: Ethan Smith/SNSW.

the same momentum into the National Final.”

Clubs that competed included Coffs Harbour, Le-Ba (Lennox / Ballina), Boomerang, Port Macquarie, Kingscliff, Byron Bay, Sawtell, Cabarita and Woolgoolga. With only the top three clubs qualifying for the National final Byron Bay Boardriders still have an opportunity to

qualify via a wildcard application. At this stage Le-Ba and Kingscliff will represent the Northern Rivers at the National Final at Newcastle City Beach in Feb 2022 TBC. Ocea Curtis from Lennox Head made her journey South to the final NSW based Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp Series at Palm Beach in Sydney

worthwhile as she took out the Under-14 Girls division. Curtis used her zappy and speedy approach to her advantage as she nailed a handful of beautiful snaps and carves to post a 10.90 heat total and take the win ahead of her good friend and perennial event standout Ruby Trew (Manly) who finished in second place.

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SPORTS NEWS 71 CLARENCE VALLEY CRICKET HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED A SEASON LIKE 2021-22

Clearence Cricket Resumes TIM HOWARD

Clarence Valley cricket has never experienced a season like 2021-22.

As players resurface from the Christmas break, usually inspired by iconic performances at the Boxing Day and News Years tests in Melbourne and Sydney, they normally have nearly three months of cricket under their belts.

They come back with a good idea of of the form guide as they fine tune their games for the finals in March.

This year not so much.

Between Covid-19, which delayed the start of the season until December 4, and wet weather, which has influenced or washed out every game so far.

Writing a form guide for Clarence cricket in March 2022 would be more like writing a fairy tale.

There’s not a lot to be done about this. It’s an unfortunate turn of from back page

SPEEDWAY SUMMERLAND STREET SALOON CLUB Speedway Presentation Night Awards for 2020/2021 speedway season held on December 18, 2021 at The Channon Tavern.

Overall Club Champion: Ryley Smith.

Overall Pointscore Juniors: Ryley Smith, 1; Connor Reeves, 2; Jack Betts, 3.

Overall Pointscore 4 Cylinders: Shanae Smith, 1; Brock Armstrong, 2; Wally Rudder, 3.

Overall Pointscore Stockers: Luke Gray, 1; Wayne Arthur, 2; Adam Grill, 3.

Feature Pointscore Juniors: Ryley Smith, 1; Jeremy Wade, 2; Connor Reeves, 3.

Feature Pointscore 4 Cylinders: Shanae Smith, 1; Brock Armstrong, 2; Shane Laurie, 3.

Feature Pointscore Stockers: Luke Gray, 1; Adam Grill, 2; Wayne Arthur, 3.

events that’s going to leave an asterisk beside 2021-22 in the record books.

But far from diminishing achievements this season, it should elevate them.

Although players Rookie of the Year: Juniors - Jeremy Wade, Harley Graham. 4 Cylinders - Nathan Harper. Stockers - David Hyde.

Most Improved: Juniors - Hayden Fleming.

4 Cylinders - Emily Betts. Stockers - Greg Dickinson.

Best Presented Car: Junior - Harley Graham.

Seniors - Wayne Arthur.

Pitcrew of the Year: Char Grill Motorsport.

Rollover of the Year: Rob Grill.

Club Person of the Year: Narenea Smith.

Appreciation Awards: Glenn Armstrong, Jim Betts, Narenea Smith, David Putsey, Meagan Putsey, Tina Smith.

LISMORE SPEEDWAY Results Sunday, December 26, 2021 (Boxing Day).

RSA 4 Cylinders. Heat 1: Glenn Armstrong 1, Shanae Smith 2, Dave Putsey 3. Heat 2: Dave Putsey 1, Shanae Smith 2, Brock Youngberry 3.

Feature: Shanae Smith 1, David Putsey 2, Glenn Armstrong 3.

RSA Street Stockers.

have been denied opportunities to play and train this season, this should be seen as a test of their true abilities as competitors.

Rising above adversity and performance under pressure has always been the benchmark of a

competitive athlete.

Whether it is circumstance or an opponent that applies the pressure, the best thrive.

But it bears repeating, season 2021-22 has been like no other.

At the half way point there is nothing in the

Heat 1: Adam Grill 1, Brenden Hayes 2, Brock Armstrong 3. Heat 2: Brock Armstrong 1; Robert Grill 2, Jacob Leisha 3. Heat 3: Kyle Armstrong 1; Brenden Hayes 2, Jacob Leisha 3. Feature: Brock Armstrong 1, Brenden Hayes 2, Adam Grill 3.

AMCA Nationals. Heat 1: Shane Newstead 1, Tim Gamble 2, Lewis Gamble 3. Heat 2: Lewis Gamble 1, Paul Reeves 2, Tim Gamble 3. Heat 3: Darren Miller 1, Lewis Gamble 2, Shane Newstead 3. Feature: Shane Newstead 1, Lewis Gamble 2, Tim Gamble 3.

SSA Juniors. Heat 1: Jacob Waller 1, Jaiden Santin 2, Sophie Santin 3. Heat 2: Jaiden Santin 1, Jacob Waller 2, Sophie Santin 3. Heat 3: Sophie Santin 1, Harry Fowler 2, Jaiden Santin 3. Feature: Jaiden Santin 1, Sophie Santin 2, Jeremy Wade 3.

Wingless Sprints. Heat 1: Trent Martin 1, Kevin Willis 2, Jacob Jolley 3.

Heat 2: Seiton Young 1, Jacob Jolley 2, Mason Cattel 3. Heat 3: Errol

Campbell 1, Seiton Young 2, Mason Cattell 3. Feature: Seiton Young 1, Ray Eggins 2, Errol Campbell 3.

V8 Dirt Modifieds (Round 1 Mr Modified).

Heat 1: Andrew Firth 1, Mitch Randall 2, Dale Corbett 3. Heat 2: Andrew Pezzutti 1, Chris Corbett 2, Mark Robinson 3. Heat 3: Sam Bruggy 1, Scott Quirk 2, Andrew Pezzutti 3. Heat 4: Chris Corbett 1, Mark Robinson 2, Joshua Rose 3. Dash: Andrew Firth 1, Sam Bruggy 2, Andrew Pezzutti 3.

Feature: Brock Gardiner 1, Mitch Randall 2, Mark Robinson 3.

GRAFTON SPEEDWAY Results Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Not all heat results were recorded.

RSA Junior Sedans.

Heat 2: Ryley Smith 1, Sam Mooney 2, Jackson Bailey 3. Heat 3: Sam Mooney 1, Ryley Smith 2, Brock Stubbs 3.

Feature: Ryley Smith 1, Sam Mooney 2, Jeremy Wade 3.

RSA 4 Cylinders.

bank to say how the season has progressed.

While the records of the players are there for all to see, form is a different matter.

There’s nothing to show which of the old guard has dipped further toward retirement, which player among the middle ranks has developed their game to a new level, or what promising young gun threatens to take the competition by storm.

So we look to the post-Christmas GDSC Premier League with fresh eyes.

We know premiers Ulmarra Hotel Tucabia Copmanhurst remain a formidable unit with their fast bowling threat and experienced batting line up.

Beaten grand finalist from 2020-21 Brothers remains the strongest threat with their strong all round game and regular runs from skipper Jake Kroehnert.

How the GDSC Easts/ Westlawn and South

Heat 2: Dave Putsey 1, Tayler Lofthouse 2, Nathan Harper 3. Heat 3: Dave Putsey 1, Tayler Lofthouse 2, Nathan Harper 3. Feature: Glenn Armstrong 1, Dave Putsey 2, Tayler Lofthouse 3.

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Heat 3: Connor Reeves 1, Steve Hall 2, Adrian Williams 3. Heat 4: Gavin Wade 1, Brock Armstrong 2, Greg Dickinson 3. Heat 5: Adrian Williams 1, Greg Dickinson 2, Brock Armstrong 3. Heat 6: Brendan Wakeman 1, Brenden Hayes 2, Steve Hall 3. Feature: Brendan Wakeman 1, Gavin Wade 2, Brock Armstrong 3.

AMCA Nationals. Heat 2: Daryl Kime 1, Jacob Belcher 2, Blake Cotten 3. Heat 3: Tim Gamble 1, Neville Norton 2, Max Cotton 3. Feature: Tony Blanch 1, Tim Luscombe 2, Max Cotton 3.

Wingless Sprints.

Heat 2: Ray Eggins 1, Andrew Seery 2, Ben Hull 3. Heat 3: Jacob Jolley 1, Seiton Young 2, Mason Cattell 3.

Feature: Jacob Jolley 1,

Services outfits front up is less certain.

There are plenty of changes at Souths, most notably the return of Brendan Cleaver to the side after a time away from the game.

He rejoined brothers Chris and Dylan, who have been regulars at the club for more than decade.

As a teenager he score centuries regularly and should that habit return he will turn Souths into a serious threat for the semi-finals.

Easts/Westlawn were the surprise packets of last season.

They knocked over both front runners and showed that with just a little more consistency, they could seriously threaten in the finals.

The premier league resumes on January 15, with the premiers tackling Easts Westlawn at Ellem Oval and Brothers and Souths clashing at Ulmarra.

Andrew Seery 2, Ray Eggins 3.

Production Sedans. Heat 2: Ashley Graham 1, Madison Harkin 2, Ian Bell 3. Heat 3: Madison Harkin 1, Ian Bell 2, Ashley Graham 3.

Feature: Ashley Graham 1, Madison Harkin 2, Ian Bell 3.

SSA Juniors. Heat 2: Jaiden Santin 1, Harry Fowler 2, Aida Miller 3. Heat 3: Jaiden Santin 1, Levi Payne 2, Harry Fowler 3. Feature: Jaiden Santin 1, Harry Fowler 2, Levi Payne 3.

V8 Dirt Modifieds (Round 1 Hessions Auto Parts Super Dirt Series). Heat 1 (Sportsman): Taylah Firth 1, Brock Gardiner 2, Mick Reid 3. Heat 2: Todd Hobson 1, Luke Dunn 2, Josh Rose 3.

Heat 3 (Sportsman): Brock Gardiner 1, Daryl Armfield 2, Mick Reid 3. Heat 4: Scott Cannon 1, Phil McNamara 2, Josh Rose 3. Heat 5: Scott Quirk 1, Kevin Britten 2, Zak Blanch 3. Feature (Christmas Cup): Kevin Britten 1, Josh Rose 2, Scott Cannon 3.

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RSA Street Stockers in action at Lismore Speedway. Photo credit: Shaq’s Speedway Pics.

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