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For the first time in its 88-year history the Jacaranda Queen program will welcome kings and ambassadors into its entourage.

While the role of Jacaranda Queen is traditionally female, to honour the inclusive spirit that festival manager and the committee have been championing over the past few years, people of all gender identities are welcome to enter the 2022 event.

Reigning Grafton Jacaranda Queen, Hanna Craig said the committee decided the time was right to recognise the diversity of gender and update the festival’s program accordingly.

“We are an inclusive organisation and welcome everyone and support safe and diverse spaces, and this move is in line with this approach,” Miss Craig said.

She said accepting how

“Acknowledging this not only supports the Festival’s contemporary approach but paves the way for other (similar) events to do the same.”

Festival manager Mark Blackadder said all entrants will be referred to as Jacaranda candidates (junior or senior).

“Winners can choose whatever title they feel comfortable with, Queen, King or Ambassador.”

While the festival committee was looking forward to welcoming a more progressive

the right step to take.

competition this year

format has deviated from its all-female tradition.

In 2003 two male candidates, Wayne Herbert and Scott Kelly, showed interest in entering, causing varying degrees of controversy as the local paper reported at the time before both pulled out of the competition.

It reported Mr Kelly had partnered two Queens vying for the title in the past but wanted to be called King, while Mr Herbert,

then manager of the town’s Gay and Lesbian Resource Centre, was happy with the Queen title but withdrew his candidacy after challenging the festival’s fundraising rules after he wanted to nominate his own charity rather than support the annual event.

While the Jacaranda Committee at the time (almost 20 years ago) was supportive where possible, it generated plenty of press coverage and community conversation, prompting

a former queen to write to the paper to say the behaviour of the male candidates was “inappropriate and distasteful” and made a mockery of the event.

Nominations for the 2022 Grafton Jacaranda Festival Queen, King or Ambassador are now open. A candidates information evening will be held at the Grafton District Services Club on Friday, March 18, 6pm.

For more on the Festival visit: www. jacarandafestival.com.

Reigning Jacaranda royal party, from left: Junior Jacaranda Princess: Aaliyah Scarlet Roach, Jacaranda Princess: Breeze Paine, Jacaranda Queen: Hanna Craig, Junior Jacaranda Queen: Brooke Chapman. Change is in the air with a new gender inclusive Jacaranda Candidate program for 2022.

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Appeal fails: John Edwards behind bars until 2035 TIM HOWARD A former Grafton school teacher jailed for 24 years for the murder of his wife nearly seven years ago, will serve out his entire sentence.

John Wallace Edwards, 65, was convicted of the murder of Sharon Edwards in December 2019 and jailed for 24 years with a non-parole period of 18 years.

On February 14 a panel of three Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice Tom Bathurst and Judges, Stephen Rothman and Hament Dhanji unanimously rejected Edwards’ appeal against his sentence.

At the October 20 hearing, Edwards counsel argued a four-point appeal that the trial judge should have directed the jury to the availability of a manslaughter verdict, and that the murder verdict was unreasonable and could not be supported with the available evidence.

But the Appeal Court was not swayed.

They found the trial judge, Robert Hulme, had provided the jury with sufficient direction on the possibility of a manslaughter verdict.

In addition the defence, while aware of the possibility of a manslaughter verdict, had not argued for it

until late in the trial.

Central to the four interconnected points of the appeal was Edwards post-offence behaviour.

Edwards counsel argued the judge should have directed the jury that this behaviour should be described as “intractably neutral”, that is, it was equally indicative of manslaughter or murder.

But the appeal judges found Edwards behaviour after the events of March14-15, 2015, was that of a murderer.

Although they disagreed Edwards had provided “13 different accounts” of what happened on the night of his wife’s disappearance and almost certain death, there were certainly a number of different stories.

They found the differing versions of events and other lies Edwards told indicated he had been prepared to inflict serious injuries that could have led to the death of his wife.

One of the accounts, told to two of his sons, was he had a physical altercation with this wife on the night of her disappearance. “...yeah he said, ‘He’d, like he’d snatched the iPad, he’d wrestled with her’...he had her hand pinned behind her back or her side and he

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slammed her on the floor and she hit her head and then she got up and went to bed‘,” a son told the trial jury.

The appeal judges also said evidence he had broken a bone in his right hand, described by a doctor as a “boxer’s fracture”, around the time of the offence, indicated he had been capable of inflicting a blow powerful enough to cause serious injury leading to death.

In his finding Justice Dhanji noted: “There was no evidence of any

disturbance consistent with an argument on the night of the deceased’s death. Nothing of this nature was heard by the neighbours. Nor was there any evidence that the applicant was intoxicated. Even if any assault was unplanned, these matters point away from an uncontrolled outbreak of violence.

In these circumstances the possibility that the applicant struck the deceased with a blow sufficiently hard to break a bone in his hand suggests a level

of force consistent with an intention to cause, at least, really serious injury.

“Further, if, for example the deceased hit her head as a result of falling on a hard surface after such a blow or otherwise, death was unlikely to have been instant. For the reasons discussed above, not seeking assistance and then disposing of the body suggest, a disregard for the deceased, and point away from an intention to do something less than inflict really serious injury.”

Edwards’ determination to withhold the location of his wife’s remains, despite the pain it caused the rest of the family was another indication his wife’s death had been deliberate rather than accidental.

Other indicators, such as Edwards realisation his wife was about to leave him for another man, and financial concerns about their jointly owned properties strengthened the case for a verdict of murder.

The murder of Mrs Edwards, who disappeared after a night out with friends in Grafton in 2015, shocked the Clarence Valley.

Initially treated as a missing person investigation, on April 1 it turned into a homicide case and Edwards and

the couple’s three sons made impassioned pleas for people who knew anything to come forward.

The popular teacher had no enemies, but it emerged her marriage to Edwards was finished.

During the trial it emerged she had rekindled a relationship with an old flame, William ‘Billy’ Mills, who had been with her on the night of her disappearance and they had plans to live together.

By mid 2017 and despite no sign of her body, police were convinced Edwards had killed his wife and he was formally charged with murder.

At his trial, which concluded in December 2019, a jury found Edwards guilty of his wife’s murder. Son Josh said after the trial he no longer considered Edwards his father for what he’d done to his mum.

Edwards has never hinted at the location of his wife’s body.

He will serve out the remainder of his sentence of 24 years with a minimum of 18 years non-parole from June 20, 2017. His earliest release date is June 19, 2035.

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NEWS BRIEFS Industrial upgrade Work on the upgrade to the Townsend industrial estate in the Clarence Valley took another step closer to a conclusion this month.

Preliminary groundworks to improve the estate’s heavy vehicle route have been completed with new kerbs and stormwater in place. The next step will be to stabilise the road pavement for laying down of asphalt.

A passing lane has been built at the intersection of Jubilee and Scullin street.

Services coming to you The Mobile Service Centre will visit the region this week. It offers a wide range of services and can help you with: driver knowledge tests; cost of living service; births, deaths and marriage With Children checks; driver licence and photo card application and renewals; and more.

On Thursday it will be in Iluka in the carpark across from the Caltex in Young St, from 10am2pm.

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Showgirl shares her passion while reaching her goals SAMANTHA ELLEY There were three goals Jenna Robinson had when it came to being a Sydney Royal Agricultural showgirl.

The young Woodburn woman, who now lives in Lismore, is on her way to achieving all of them, when she recently won the 2022 Zone 1 final at the Lismore Workers Club.

“It’s been a decade in the making,” she said.

“The first year I went into the showgirl competition it was 2012 and I was 12 years old.

“My aunt did the older comps and encouraged me to enter the Little Miss competition and I won it.

“In 2019 I made it to

zone.”

Since that time Jenna’s goal has been to go from zone and win the state competition.

After her win at zone a couple of weeks ago, Jenna will now head to Sydney, representing North Coast National in the hope of achieving her final goal.

“I went in the competition for the life experience, travel and confidence,” she said.

“The process includes being interviewed by three judges who ask you questions about yourself, your community involvement and your role in agriculture.

“I was able to talk about my job and how it’s important to me.”

Jenna works as a nurse at Lismore Base Hospital, currently working with patients in the stroke ward.

“My passion is looking after families as well as the patients,” she said.

“I believe a nurse is an advocate for not only the patient, but also the family.

“Many families see their loved ones suffer a stroke out of the blue and during Covid it was hard when they couldn’t visit them.”

Jenna’s passion also extends to the health of farmers and their families and the need for them to get regular checkups.

“Farmers often don’t get noticed as soon as they should, when they

have health issues,” she said.

“They won’t leave the farm and don’t go to see their doctor as often as they should.”

Jenna will be taking all this into account when she heads down to Sydney for the finals in early April, where she will be visiting the Children’s Hospital and Government House.

“They will conduct individual interviews as well as onstage,” she said.

“They will be also watching how we interact with people, our presentation, community involvement and the way we share our passions.”

For Jenna the Show movement is a

very integral part of agricultural life and she is keen to not only be involved herself, but encourage other young people to take it on.

“We need young people to help it continue and keep it going,” she said.

“The shows are where we get to exhibit our local talents, livestock, cake making and what a diverse community we are.

“If young people continue to become involved and put their ideas out there, the Show movement will modernise and yet still keep aspects of the tradition it upholds.”

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Dr Sokhal understands the stress and anxiety that gynaecological and early pregnancy concerns can cause. Dr Sokhal prides herself on treating all patients with empathy and respect, providing the highest quality of healthcare to the women of our region. Dr Sokhal is now offering consults from First Light Healthcare Ballina.

Dr Sokhal specialises in gynaecological issues such as period problems, hormonal issues / PMS, abnormal smears (cervical screening), abnormal discharge, pelvic pains, ovarian problems or cysts, vulval itch or soreness, vulval or vaginal lumps, menopausal symptoms, incontinence, pregnancy planning and more.

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LISMORE COUNCIL BRIEFS Reduction of fees A move by Mayor Steve Krieg to revert councillors’ fees to the pre-July 2021 rate and reassess again in February 2023 to coincide with future budget planning, was met with a stone wall

by Councillor Darlene Cook.

“I wonder why you didn’t pay your fellow councillors the courtesy of discussing this motion with us,” she asked. “...to ascertain what impact it would have on some of our personal circumstances.

“Not every member of this council runs a big business or is independently wealthy.”

Cr Vanessa Ekins said she was insulted by the motion considering the amount of hours she spent on council papers, the six committees and their meetings she is a part of and the many council meetings she had to attend.

She proposed the amendment to keep the councillors’ fees as is, and that only mayoral fees be reduced.

Cr Krieg said his intention wasn’t to insult anyone, but to provide goodwill to ratepayers while the new council was proving its track record.

“I am happy to withdraw the motion and I’m happy to cop the well,” Cr Krieg said.

Cr Krieg withdrew the motion.

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Police say pursuit ‘called off’ before crash the helicopter departed around 1.30am.

The last report from police was the man was in a serious, but stable condition.

Mr Guffogg and others at the crash scene said a crowd of people, including people who clearly knew who was in the car, gathered at the scene minutes later.

He said police had to quickly move them back because they wanted to maintain a crime scene for crash investigators.

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TIM HOWARD Police claim a highway patrol pursuit of a vehicle that crashed spectacularly in South Grafton on Saturday night had been called off before the crash.

A police media statement said police had attempted to stop a black BMW SUV in Bent St, South Grafton at around 10.50pm, but it sped off, so they pursued.

The release said the pursuit ended soon after due to “safety concerns” But a Bent St resident, Marty Guffogg, who lives near the crash scene at the Crossroads, a roundabout where Ryan St intersects Bent St, said the police vehicle was at most 50m behind the BMW as it passed his house, less than 100m from the impact zone.

“I know a bit about cars, so I knew they were really travelling, 120kmh at least, maybe 140kmh,” he said.

“I was watching TV at home and I could hear the sound of the engines and the police sirens. I could tell there was some serious speed involved.”

Mr Guffogg said employees of a pizza store at the intersection told him the pursuit had

Police crash investigators collecting evidence from the BMW that crashed at the Crossroads at South Grafton on Saturday night. Police are appealing for anyone with information about the crash, or has dashcam footage of the collision, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. begun earlier with police chasing the car along Ryan St before it headed into South Grafton’s back streets.

“When I heard the car engines and the sirens, it was heading down Bent St,” he said.

Mr Guffogg said both he and his daughter raced to the front of the house to see what was happening. lights came past our place, I looked through some bushes and could see the the car hit the Getz and push it back across the road,” he said.

“Because of the speed I couldn’t say exactly how close the police car was behind, but it was 20m to 50m. He was right up its arse.”

Mr Guffogg and his daughter sprinted to the crash scene straight away.

Police media said

Patrol command were patrolling Bent Street, South Grafton, when they attempted to stop a black BMW SUV. “It will be alleged that the driver failed to stop and a pursuit

was initiated which was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns,” the release said.

Police said at the intersection of Bent and Ryan Streets, the vehicle crossed to the wrong side of the road and collided with an oncoming hatchback, causing the SUV to roll, hit a light pole, and come to rest on its side.

Two occupants – men aged 22 and 39 – were able to exit the SUV; however, a third man, aged 38, remain trapped.

He was released by

emergency services before being airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The 22 and 39-yearold men are currently assisting police with inquiries.

A witness said paramedics stabilised the man at the scene before taking him to South Grafton Aerodrome, where the Westpac Rescue Helicopter had arrived.

The witness said helicopter service paramedics also worked on him for a time before

investigation team from Sydney was despatched to the scene and arrived during the morning to begin collecting evidence.

The Crossroads roundabout remained partially blocked to Sunday as police investigators combed the wreckage.

The police highway patrol car involved in the pursuit remained parked on the road, metres from the BMW on its side.

During the day investigators took pictures of it and both wrecked vehicles as well as removing material from the BMW.

Embrace after miracle escape TIM HOWARD Seconds after an airborne BMW SUV had ripped open their tiny Hyundai Getz father Terry Hickson and his 31-year-old daughter Kimberley were on the footpath embracing.

The pair, travelling home from working at the Grafton Greyhound track on Saturday night, had inadvertently driven into the end of a police pursuit, where they became central players.

After the impact father and daughter looked at each and were amazed to see they had escaped virtually unharmed.

“We got out of the car and just embraced. We were so glad to be alive,” he said.

“We had dodged a bullet. I guess it wasn’t our time.”

The embrace over, Mr Hickson looked around to see a chaotic scene unfolding.

“There was someone running away and a policeman tackled him to the ground,” he said.

“A power pole had been snapped off completely and there was a wrecked car lying on its side.

“Within a few seconds another police car was there.”

Mr Hickson said they heard police sirens as they drove onto Bent St from Grafton Bridge.

“I was looking in the mirrors to see if they were coming behind us so I could get off the road,” he said.

“As we drove through the (Crossroads) roundabout lights coming, fast, then our windscreen was full of the headlights from the other car.

“There was a big bang and it drove us 30m or 40m across the road.

“We looked at each other in the car. We couldn’t believe what had happened.”

Mr Hickson came back to the scene the next morning and said the adrenaline rush from the previous night was starting to wear off.

“I’m a bit stiff and muscle sore now,” he said.

“Kimberley has a swollen knee, but I don’t think the shock of it has set in for her yet.

He said family and friends had gathered around them to help them deal with the shock.

“We’re lucky, we’ve got a good network of people around us who will help us get through this,” he said.

Photo: Terry Hickson and his daughter Kimberley had a miraculous escape when a BMW travelling at high speed with police in pursuit, clipped their Hyundai Getz and crashed into a power pole at South Grafton on Saturday night.

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KYOGLE COUNCIL BRIEFS LARA LEAHY Clarence Way After concerns about the quality of works going on the Clarence Way, Mayor Kylie Thomas motioned that staff provide a detailed between Woodenbong and Urbenville as soon as possible after the investigations are completed. Seconded by Cr Danielle Mulholland.

The stretch of road providing the problem is 8.5km long, the work being completed between March and October last year. In December, it became apparent that the surface of the road was not holding together, and it has been failing further ever since. The report requested will outline the depth of the problem, why the problem occurred and the “Once we know what has happened, then we will is responsible and how to rectify it,” Cr Thomas

Rally to reinstate former mayor LARA LEAHY The change in mayor at Kyogle has shaken members of the community, and some of them took the opportunity to show Cr. Danielle Mulholland their support on Monday, February 14 at the Kyogle Council meeting.

A peaceful rally was planned and a handful of people attended.

Although many more were expected, the attendees were determined to let their feelings and concerns be din of social media.

“Danielle is the best thing that has happened to council,” said Grayson Marychurch, a family man and quality specialist in the beef industry.

“The world is not in a good place at the moment, but Kyogle was a safe place.

“You knew what was going on - things were transparent.”

Jeanette Foy Wilson, a marriage celebrant and nurse said: “I feel very strongly about what is happening in my town” “She always did what she said and kept us informed “The bridges are better than they have ever been before.”

Customer service Concern for customer service response times for citizens of Kyogle, brought about a call for a report on how neighbouring councils respond. Instituted by Tom Cooper.

Financial report Included with the monthly acknowledged by council, was the Climate Change Working Group and the Works Program Progress report.

Discussion followed about the 320 bridges needing attention in Kyogle.

Since 2013, they have been replaced, with only 18 bridges left to attend to.

They explained the reason why there has been so much outcry and public reaction was the fact that Danielle was able to get 49 per cent of the votes cast in December’s election.

There was community confusion about how someone who was not voted for, is now Kyogle’s mayor.

There was no seat of contention in Ward A that the current mayor, Cr Kylie Thomas represents.

Three councillors stood and three were needed, so there was no requirement to vote the seat was uncontested.

The vote for mayor is held by peer vote amongst the councillors.

This arrangement has been under debate by the councillors for some time, including that meeting.

The call for a popular vote by the people is being stressed

by Kyogle’s constituents at this time.

Ms Wilson relayed her fears for the uncertainty she feels

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We as a community should vote for our Mayor.

for the future of Kyogle, saying, “Where does this leave us?”

“We are so disappointed to loose Danielle.

“Personally, I am disgusted at the turn of events.”

Mr Marychurch went on to say, “You could talk to her trust her.”

“I don’t think there has ever been a more approachable mayor.

“And she got things done.”

Mayoral vote Many Kyogle citizens will be pleased to hear Councillor Janet Wilson moved that Kyogle council be provided with a report outlining the options, requirements, indicative costs, and time frame to allow the community to decide on a popularly elected Mayor at future elections. Seconded by Cr Hayden Doolan.

Iron Gates DA back on public exhibition The Iron Gates residential subdivision development application is to be re-exhibited to identify Water NSW as an integrated development approval body.

Although the concept integrated development application has not changed since it was last exhibited in September-October 2021, Richmond Valley Council is obliged to

re-exhibit to ensure procedural process is followed as per the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

As the proposed development requires dewatering works during construction, the application was referred to the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Failures by the Regulator to

communicate to Council changes to agency regulatory arrangements meant Water NSW was public exhibition notices as the correct government agency.

The application will be on public exhibition for one month from this Friday, February 18, as is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Submissions must

be received by 11.30pm Saturday, March 19.

The Northern Rivers Planning Panel is the consent authority for the proposal, lodged

by Goldcoral Pty Ltd, which involves land at 240 Iron Gates Drive, Evans Head, including Crown land along the southern Evans River foreshore.

The full Iron Gates published notice, as well as the development

application and supporting documents, can be viewed or downloaded from the On Exhibition page at https://richmondvalley. nsw.gov.au/ Any person may make a submission during the exhibition period.

Submissions, including those received from previous exhibitions, will be considered as part of the assessment process.

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Flying fox frequency

PART II

LARA LEAHY n the second part of the Flying Fox Frequency, we look at the flying fox population in the Kyogle Council, Clarence Valley Council and Ballina locations. Kyogle Council have also provided excerpts from their Management Plan giving further information on why Flying Foxes receive so much focus.

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Kyogle Council Judy Faulks, the Senior Environmental Services Officer has replied with a great deal of information on the issues faced by all areas with Flying Fox populations. Kyogle Council has sourced funding from the NSW Dept of Planning and Environment (DPIE) and researched its own management plan.

Kyogle’s Plan “In 2021 Council received funding from DPIE to complete the Kyogle Flying-fox Camp Management Plan (currently in draft form). This Plan has been prepared to guide future management of the Kyogle flying-fox camp along Fawcetts Creek on the northern side of Kyogle township. The Plan aims to reduce conflicts between humans and the flying-fox camp.

“The remaining flying-fox camps throughout Kyogle LGA (one of which is a Nationally significant flying-fox camp) are in more rural/remote areas of the LGA so conflict between humans and the flying-fox camps is minimal.

“In consultation with the community, a range of

ECOLOGICAL ROLE Flying-foxes make a substantial contribution to ecosystem health through their ability to move seeds and pollen over long distances (Southerton et al.

2004). This directly assists gene movement in native plants, improving the reproduction, regeneration and viability of forest ecosystems (DEE 2019a).

Grey-headed flying-foxes may travel 100 kms in a single night with a foraging radius of up to 50 kms from their camp (McConkey et al. 2012) and have been recorded travelling over 500 kms in two days between camps (Roberts et al. 2012). management actions have been identified in the draft Kyogle Flying-fox Camp Management Plan which includes both general and location specific actions.

The key management actions aim to maintain or enhance separation between people and the flying-fox camp. Applying for and securing external funding will be important to enable implementation of the Plan.

“In late 2021 Council also received further funding from DPIE to implement a high priority action under the draft Plan – i.e. undertake habitat enhancement and creation at the northern end of the Kyogle Recreation Reserve to encourage flying-foxes to roost in this area away from sensitive receivers. This project will complement

previous vegetation regeneration works along Fawcetts Creek; provide roosting habitat away from residential areas thereby reducing flyingfox conflicts; and reduce pressure on vegetation at the existing flying-fox camp.

“Kyogle will continue monitoring flying-fox camps as part of the National Flying-fox Monitoring Program – as this provides valuable information on the location, species, timing and numbers of flying-foxes at a given camp over time.

Conflict vs Harmony “There can be conflict between humans and flyingfoxes. Key issues identified as part of community consultation for the draft Kyogle Flying-fox Camp

Management Plan included flying-fox noise, odour and excrement impacts; and disease concerns.

There are local residents and users of the area who reported enjoying the flying-fox camp or whose primary concerns related to flying-fox conservation issues.

Reported positive feedback was from people who: • acknowledge the need to conserve flying-foxes as an important native species and find a balance between wildlife and human needs • enjoyed watching flyingfoxes at the camp • appreciated the natural values of the camp and vegetation along Fawcetts Creek • feel the camp does not negatively impact on their lifestyle • understand the low risk of flying-foxes to human health.”

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NEWS Clarence Valley Council Clarence Valley Council said: “Traditionally any flying fox camps in or adjacent to urban areas present challenges for Council and the community.” They highlighted examples in their area, including Maclean, Iluka, Grafton, Ulmarra, South Grafton as well as some rural locations such as Blaxlands Creek.

They have applied for the LGNSW grant.

“The current strategy is to implement the Maclean Flying Fox Management Strategy and the draft CVC

wide Flying Fox Management Strategy. Improving flying fox habitat opportunities away from sensitive receivers and mitigating existing impacts between camps and sensitive receivers while still accommodating co-habitation of both with less conflict.

“We are currently in the process of issuing fresh communications around newly established, seasonal flying fox camps in Grafton and Blaxlands Creek and we are open to having further conversations to promote challenges around flying fox management as they apply to the Clarence Valley LGA.”

Ballina Shire Council James Brideson, the Natural Resource Officer for Ballina Shire Council was able to contribute from their area: “We understand some residents have concerns about local flying foxes and may be worried about disease. Within Ballina Shire, flying fox camps are currently located away from residential areas with buffers in place. However, their camps do change with the seasons. It’s also important to remember that within our community flying foxes are a very important part of the ecosystem process and are important for the survival of many plant species in our area.”

CAMP CHARACTERISTICS All flying-foxes are nocturnal, typically roosting during the day in communal camps.

These camps may range in number from a few to hundreds of thousands, with individual animals frequently moving between camps within their range.

Typically, the abundance of resources within a 20 to 50-kilometre radius of a camp site will be a key determinant of the size of a camp (SEQ Catchments 2012).

Many flyingfox camps are

temporary and seasonal, tightly tied to the flowering of their preferred food trees; however, understanding the availability of feeding resources is difficult because flowering and fruiting are not reliable every year, and can vary between localities (SEQ Catchments 2012).

These are important aspects of camp preference and movement between camps and have implications for longterm management strategies.

Little is known about flying-fox camp preferences; however, research indicates that apart from being in close proximity to food sources, flying-foxes choose to roost in vegetation with at least some of the following general characteristics (SEQ Catchments 2012; Eco Logical Australia 2018):

• closed canopy >5 metres high • dense vegetation with complex structure (upper, midand understorey layers) • within 500 metres of permanent water source • within 50 kilometres of the coastline or at an elevation <65 metres above sea level • level topography (<5° incline) • greater than one hectare to accommodate and sustain large numbers of flying-foxes.

Optimal vegetation available for flying-foxes must allow movement between preferred areas of the camp.

Specifically, it is recommended that the size of a patch be approximately three times the area occupied by flying-foxes at any one time (SEQ Catchments 2012).

Excerpts from the draft Kyogle Flying-fox Camp Management Plan

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FLYING FOXES IN URBAN AREAS Flying-foxes appear to be roosting and foraging in urban areas more frequently. There are many possible drivers for this, as summarised by Tait et al. (2014): • loss of native habitat and urban expansion • opportunities presented by year-round food availability from native and exotic species found in expanding urban areas • disturbance events such as drought, fires, cyclones • human disturbance at non-urban roosts or culling at orchards • urban effects on local climate • refuge from predation • movement advantages, e.g. ease of manoeuvring in flight due to the open nature of the habitat or ease of navigation due to landmarks and lighting.

Under threat Flying-foxes roosting and foraging in urban areas more frequently can give the impression that their populations are increasing; however, the grey-headed flying-fox is in decline across its range and in 2001 was listed as vulnerable by the NSW Government through the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (now BC Act).

At the time of listing, the species was considered eligible for listing as vulnerable, as counts of flying-foxes over the previous decade suggested the national population had declined by up to 30%. It was also estimated the population would continue to decrease by at least 20% in the next three generations given the continuation of the current rate of habitat loss, culling and other threats.

The main threat to grey-headed flying-foxes in New South Wales is clearing or modification of native vegetation. This removes appropriate roosting and breeding sites and limits the availability of natural food resources, particularly winter–spring feeding habitat in north-eastern NSW. The urbanisation of the coastal plains of south-eastern Queensland and northern NSW has seen the removal of annually-reliable winter feeding sites, which is continuing.

There is a wide range of ongoing threats to the survival of the grey-headed flying-fox, including: • habitat loss and degradation • conflict with humans (including culling at orchards) • infrastructure-related mortality (e.g. entanglement in barbed wire fencing and fruit netting, power line electrocution, etc.)

• exposure to extreme natural events such as cyclones, drought and heatwaves.

Flying-foxes have limited capacity to respond to these threats and recover from large population losses due to their slow sexual maturation, low reproductive output, long gestation and extended maternal dependence (McIlwee & Martin 2002).

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berated by these poor misguided soles is like being lectured on quantum physics by Fred Flintstone.

And there’s more bad news for the rightist antiABC knuckleheads and their constant bleating about ABC bias and taxpayer funding. Upon coming to Govt., the Labor Party has pledged to restore punitive Coalition funding cuts and to protect both the ABC and SBS against any future ideological cuts and any political interference by granting the public broadcasters

GREAT PUBLIC SERVICES ARE BETTER FOR THE ECONOMY AND OF COURSE THE COMMUNITY According to economist Richard Deniss, the richest, happiest, and healthiest countries in the world have the highest tax rates and the most public services, (In the

Byron is congested and barely moving 15 kms back to the highway. It’s clear that the government wants to destroy the whole railway supposedly for a bike trail. Given that the railway land covers most of Byron CBD it’s more likely to see it eventually end up in the hands of developers.

Other countries have great public transport systems and are building more railways right now. Cutting public transport hasn’t helped our economy and it’s left the most vulnerable groups without transport.

It’s time to return to effective, accessible public services for all. It’s better for the economy.

Beth Shelley

from the loss of their rights.

The decision by Lismore City Council to return 37 miserable hectares of land that was never rightfully acquired isn’t about Council’s debts or the rates they charge or the potholes in their roads. It’s about having a conscience and that is often more important than paying the bills.

Barry Walsh Lismore RAILWAY COMPANY FARCE The ‘return the train’ folk are being completely disingenuous claiming two railway companies have expressed interest in bringing rail back.

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These infantile ramblings of the vanishing right do not even warrant a

LISMORE COUNCIL’S LAND HAND BACK When white Europeans took this country they made no payment to the original owners, offered them no compensation, no treaty, no thanks.

Soon the Aboriginals had no land they could call their own. If they resisted, they were killed. But as a race they refused to die out despite the dispossession, massacres, inequality, and blatant racism. Over the intervening years they’ve never ceded their sovereignty to their country’s land and waters. And we’re the

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He says Australia has been obsessed with balancing the budget and cutting public services since the 1990’s and it’s not good for the community or the economy. “Governments in Australia that underinvest in our people and our infrastructure have been setting us up to fail, not to prosper.”

We can see this clearly in NSW where governments have been cutting rail services in regional areas for decades. An obvious example is the recent destruction of the Murwillumbah end of the Casino to Murwillumbah railway line.

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Recent polling by the Australia Institute found that a majority of two to one want the $84 million cut in the last three years restored. A massive 61% of respondents also agreed that a strong independent ABC is critical to a healthy democracy with only 19% disagreeing.

There have been $526m in cuts to the ABC budget since 2014, with an ongoing reduction to base funding of $106m per year by 2021-22, the ABC has told Senate estimates.

In a world of right-wing misinformation and outright lies Australians are relying now more than ever on honest and quality news reporting, emergency broadcasting and great documentaries that tell Australian stories.

In the unlikely event the Coalition is re-elected, they will double down on what Tony Abbott set in motion when he blatantly and infamously lied about no funding cuts to the ABC or SBS. that immediately occurred under his Govt. in the 2014 budget.

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Please be more honest about HOW you will FUND the return of the trains. You have had since 2004 and have been unable secure funding support from the Byron Solar/Diesel private train, Simon Mitchell, and his Vintage Railway Journeys company and neither State nor Federal governments. There is people to economically train track would only service people who live in Casino, Lismore, Bangalow, Byron, Mullum and Murwillumbah (plus some small whistle stops between). So, move on and get behind a genuine public transport action group which could run electric buses across our numerous villages and towns.

The Community pathway for walkers and cyclists IS HAPPENING, the governments have so

far invested $20 million dollars. Let businesses grow and develop as into fruition by the end of THIS year. Let local families, school kids and many others get out and at last enjoy this corridor that will join together 4 local government areas.

Richard White East Ballina ROYAL COMMISSIONS It’s about time those senators and politicians Who implement royal commissions should not implementing recommendations from royal commissions.

It’s such a waste of taxpayers’ money and a complete farce that should be outlawed we should only have royal commissions if the recommendations are implemented a hundred percent or don’t bother wasting tax payers money.

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LETTERS & OPINIONS 13 No place for hate by Nigel Dawe

A Lola and Loretto snuggle up with their Love Bugs on Valentine’s Day.

Love Bugs make Cute little “love bugs” and adorable handmade cards warmed plenty of hearts at Mareeba Aged Care in Maclean on Valentine’s Day. Local woman Kylie Williams organised a community fundraiser through her Scentsy business, where people could “Adopt a Love Bug” for $20 to gift to Mareeba residents.

“Not being able to see loved ones during the Covid restrictions for a lot of residents, so I wanted them to know they were being thought of, and that they matter,” she said.

Residents Shirley and John love their Love Bugs.

“The icing on the cake came when Cubby House Kids saw that I was doing a fundraiser and asked if their kids could do some craft for the residents. They made cards for every single love bug – it was very cute, and very special.”

Mareeba’s Facility Manager, Rachel Bennett, said they appreciated the heartfelt gesture from Kylie and Cubby House Kids.

“We had 100 love bugs and cards to give to each resident.

It bought smiles to everyone’s faces and

was just amazing,” she said.

“It was a perfect combination of love and kindness on Valentine’s Day, and a wonderful way for our residents to connect with our community.”

Leading up to Valentine’s Day, Mareeba residents kept busy with craft projects to decorate the facility. They created red and silver glitter hearts for table centrepieces and arrangements, and red and white heart bunting, which made the place look amazing.

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CCEPT it or not, the human brain wheels and deals in reductive binary logics, simplification is what our minds do best – good or bad, up, or down, yes or no; give us two options to choose from or to think about, and we’re right at home.

As such, one of the most ‘influential’ of opposites, are love and hate, arguably no two forces dictate or determine human affairs than these; and no two lean or somehow learn the essence of themselves via the opposing influence, or direct felt presence of the other.

The English author with a penchant for all things ancient Greek, Mary Renault once reflected: “In hatred as in love, we grow like the thing we brood upon. What we loathe, we graft into our very soul.” As such, the choice is ours as individuals, to be either uplifted and ‘set free’ by love, or cast low by the menial, albeit demeaning clutches of hate.

Fascinating, how the tail end of the word h‘ate’ itself alludes to how those that harbour such a destructive trait, somehow feed upon themselves via the unchecked vitriol that they reserve for others.

Or as Israelmore Ayivor once noted: “Never loan your heart to hatred; it pays you back with self-destruction.

The majority of people living are not aware that anger is an acid that destroys its own container.”

I’m not sure if it’s a pampered modern-day ‘luxury’, that we seem to loathe and hate others (compared to periods of genuine challenge and trial) upon the slightest provocation. Cut someone off at an intersection and you run the risk of being the

recipient of road rage; infringe even slightly upon someone’s personal sense of superiority and you’ll easily gain an enemy for life.

Often, I reflect on the responses of the holocaust survivors of WWII, and how the level of hatred directed at their oppressors is seemingly non apparent, for a group of individuals who arguably had the worst atrocities incurred upon them, there is no hatred or compulsion for revenge. One survivor and eventual recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize, Elie Wiesel once said: “I prefer to emphasise the kindness and compassion of my brothers in misfortune.

These qualities were found even in the kingdom of darkest night.”

At the heart of anyone’s expressed hatred is always the fuzzy echo of a weakness, be that intellectual, physical, or moral; take your pick – hatred has nothing to do with strength of any kind, it is always the product of some form of camouflaged stupidity.

As Tennessee Williams once observed: “I think that hate is a feeling that can only exist where there is no understanding.”

While ‘hate,’ like a disobedient child seems to ever dominate headlines, it is always love that picks up the pieces without any fuss or desire for notoriety.

Love is the ultimate of quiet achievers.

Because “When we see beyond the surface,” as Laura Jack once discerned, “and get to know people for their stories, for their unique experiences, and for their distinct gifts, hate becomes impossible, and love becomes inevitable.”

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RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL BRIEFS Structure change The time has been deemed right to conduct a redetermination of organisational structure within RVC. Its aims will be to strengthen leadership and operate as a progressive team.

Destination plan The Richmond Valley Destination Management Plan 2021 - 2025 has been adopted and will be open to the public for consultation.

Stay NSW vouchers go live A $50 accommodation voucher will be available from today as part of the NSW Government’s $250 million Stay NSW program.

Applications for the vouchers will be made available by Local Government Area in a staggered approach.

Every community will have access to them by March 3.

Minister for Customer

Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the voucher initiative is a commitment to bolster the accommodation industry while getting people excited to travel in NSW. “This is a win-win for NSW – the vouchers will give hard hit businesses much needed stimulus, while also encouraging residents to explore our great State,” Mr Dominello

said.

“The Stay NSW program has been expanded and fasttracked, so people can enjoy a staycation sooner. Whether it’s a quiet country inn, the family-run caravan park or a hotel in the Sydney CBD, every budget needs a boost this year.”

Mr Dominello said the state-wide rollout follows a successful pilot in the Sydney CBD. “Applying is fast and simple via the Service NSW

mobile app, through the Service NSW website or by calling 13 77 88 for assistance,” Mr Dominello said.

“People can pool the $50 Stay NSW Vouchers with relatives or mates, with no redemption limit. Apply as soon as you can so you can check-in somewhere special and check-out somewhere new.”

There are more than 1,200 Stay NSW businesses registered across the State but it is not too late for accommodation

premises to get on board. Stay NSW Vouchers are valid until 9 October, 2022.

Participating businesses will be able to redeem vouchers seven days a week, including public holidays. Customers will be able to search for places to stay on the easy-to-use business finder.

For more information, including details on eligibility plus how and when to apply, visit www.service.nsw.gov. au/stay-nsw.

ePlanning process Cr Hayes was assured by Director Jones acknowledged delays, but said that the ePlanning implementation is being processed, and are working towards having RVC operating by the July 1 deadline.

includes a provision for to be funnelled into other communities program projects.

Funding needed to ensure care for people living with dementia Dementia Australia is calling for support of three crucial initiatives to build on existing measures designed to deliver quality care and inclusion for people living with dementia.

The three initiatives outlined in Dementia Australia’s 2022-23 Federal Pre-Budget Submission are focused on the introduction of compulsory dementia education for aged care workers, the establishment of a national dementia palliative care program and renewed funding for the awardwinning Dementia-Friendly Communities program.

Speaking at an online Parliamentary Friends of Dementia event, Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM said whilst many of the key priorities in The Roadmap for Quality Dementia Care have been supported by government through the current aged care reform process and the 2021 Federal Budget, there is still much to be done.

“Dementia Australia is asking for funding for three priority areas in the 202223 Federal Budget to ensure everyone receives the standard of care we would all expect for ourselves.”

Jenni Lawson, who is living with Lewy body disease

with Parkinsonian features, used today’s event to share about how important it is for her to have support workers who have been appropriately educated in dementia.

“People with dementia all have a story, a background, a history, they still deserve a

place in our families and in our community,” Ms Lawson said.

“They deserve respect, and to have capable, informed people caring for them.”

Dementia Australia’s 2022-23 Federal PreBudget Submission calls

for compulsory dementia education for the aged care workforce through an investment in training and education programs and tools.

Coralee Milne, whose father John lived with vascular dementia and was a client of Dementia Australia’s palliative care Nightingale program, said the program was there for her family when they needed it the most.

“Dementia is traumatic for families who are suddenly caring for a loved one and have little to no experience with the steps and progression ahead,” Coralee said.

“This is where the Nightingale program is so important and comes into play.”

A summary of Dementia Australia’s 2022-23 Federal Pre-Budget Submission is available at dementia.org.au.

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LARA LEAHY Australia’s borders have now fully reopened, welcoming back overseas tourism to the area, as well as allowing us to make plans to travel ourselves.

The government hopes that, “These changes will ensure we protect the health of Australians, while we continue to secure our economic recovery.”

“Australia’s health system has demonstrated its resilience throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, including though the recent Omicron wave.

With improving health conditions, including a recent 23 per cent decline in hospitalisations due to Covid, the National Security Committee of Cabinet agreed Australia is ready to further progress the staged reopening of our international border.”

Health and vaccination concerns are addressed thus, “Visa holders who are not fully vaccinated will still require a valid travel exemption to enter Australia, and will be subject to state and territory quarantine requirements.”

Michael Thurston, from Destination North Coast reports, “When people have had the freedom to travel into regional areas the North Coast has been a consistent favourite for travellers with demand for travel to our region very high. Sectors have faired differently throughout this period with accommodation, food and beverage operators in general performing well whilst the likes of excursion providers and attractions who traditionally appealed to international markets on average finding it challenging to attract domestic audiences.

“In addition to consumer preferences the ability to retain the critical mass of operational staff has had a huge impact on businesses fortunes.

“Demand for travel to the North Coast remains very high and with each barrier that is removed such as the consistent opening of state and reopening of national borders the industry will continue to rebuild.

“There is a variety of support available for tourism businesses looking to adapt and grow their businesses in the current climate. Destination North Coast have a variety of free opportunities for businesses to leverage including a Business Accelerator, Aboriginal tourism product, Northern Rivers Rail Trail and accommodation reinvestment mentoring programs available.

Additionally we have launched the North Coast Festival of Flavours ( www. visitnsw.com/north-coast-festival-offlavour ) which is a dynamic opportunity for food, beverage and agri-tourism businesses to participate in a unique event that is supported by a robust marketing campaign aimed at local and interstate markets.

“Likewise Destination NSW offer a variety of free industry training courses and resources through their NSW First program and TAFE have a host of free courses that staff can tap into and build their skillset and levels of accreditation.”

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The Casino Travel Shoppe has reported their busiest ticketing week last week since covid began. “Europe is the hottest destination right now, followed by the United States,” Izaak du Plooy, the Managing Director tells me.

At this time, however, Izaak advises the necessity of professional assistance when planning to travel internationally, “The complexity of organising international travel has compounded with Covid requirements.”

Izaak goes on to describing the myriad of paperwork needed, and testing required for destinations.

“It isn’t just about being vaccinated or tested, but how far in advance you need to be tested, and some tests are not valid in certain places. English certificates are not recognisable by foreign speaking countries,” showing me the letter of admission for Italy - basically, a translation needed to be carried with your travel documents.

“Every step of travel potentially carries a different set of regulations. Airports, regions, and moving around the destination countries. You need a Green Pass which is imperative to enter venues and shops in Europe.

“The trickiest part is that all these requirements are subject to change. We are in constant contact with our clients, sending reminders and letting them know about the latest information. If you don’t use a travel agent, you really are on your own!

“People are being turned away,” Izaac relates about a woman travelling to Thailand without travel insurance and being turned around to return home. “Updating visa requirements, and weather conditions are also playing havoc with travel arrangements.” Izaac explains how Tony Mota, senior consultant, had just arrived after being stuck in Norfolk Island for three days with a travel group because of a cyclone.

“Group travel with a travel professional is popular right now, but there are some great package deals available with so many bonuses. Flights accommodation, drinks and tours included to places like Bali, Fiji, Hawaii, Thailand and Vanuatu with more specials coming up all the time.”

Getting around the Northern Rivers The travel options for our region are as follows (current at time of printing): Ballina Byron Airport Ballina’s flights have increased from 40 to 45 a week pre covid, to 62-63 flights a week. Airlines include Qantas, Qantaslink, Jestar, Virgin, Rex and Fly Pelican.

Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Dubbo.

Clarence Valley Airport Lismore Airport

Rex flies three mornings a week - arrivals from Sydney at 9.30am and departs for Sydney at 10am.

Trains Trains are running at their normal schedule, however Covid has affected rail staff. Buses are currently replacing trains from Casino to Brisbane due to Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project.

NSW rail asks you to check transportnsw.info for the latest information.

Buses Northern Rivers Buslines run all over the Northern Rivers area, including out to Tenterfield and up to Nimbin.

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Greyhound have services four times a week up to Coolangatta, but will build their post covid schedule with time.

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February 24, 2022

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Resident reveals ‘errors’ in council’s annual report TIM HOWARD A Yamba resident who feels Clarence Valley Council has unfairly targeted her, her husband and a neighbour, says she has uncovered a mass of errors in the last council annual report.

The 2020-21 annual report was contentious for the council. It was delivered late and sent Local Government just inside its November 30 deadline.

After Cr Karen Toms uncovered errors in the report, a corrected version was approved and sent to the OLG without informing the council, which was a breach of procedure.

With another opportunity to send the report further errors were uncovered, and the corrected came

to the December 3 extraordinary meeting for approval.

Ironically in an answer to a question from Cr Peter Ellem, if she was sure this document was free of errors, Ms Black replied “100%”.

But Yamba resident Lynne Cairns begs to differ, having scrutinised the document carefully and uncovering a swathe of questionable entries.

Mrs Cairns, her husband Bob and a nearby resident Shane Powell are well known to the council.

Midway through 2021 the council’s acting general manager, Laura Black, placed the trio on the council’s Unreasonable Complainant Category list.

She said the trio had been too persistent in seeking information

about a development at 19 Gumnut Rd, Yamba, next door to Mr Powell’s residence.

She said this had exposed staff to unreasonable levels of stress, which could have posed a health risk.

She also turned down a GIPA request for the information.

A report from the NSW Privacy Commissioner found council had erred in not providing the residents with the information they required.

At the same extraordinary meeting on December 3, council met to discuss removing the Cairns and Mr Powell from the UCC and apologising to them. staff decision and the council policy.

Mrs Cairns compared last year’s report with the

2019-20 document and found the most recent one appears to have

obviously duplicates,” she said.

“It would be extremely

of meeting procedure.

Clarence Valley mayor Ian Tiley has already gone on the record describing the meeting as a shambles.

He said the council should have admitted its mistakes and apologised to the residents.

Cr Tiley said a course of action for the council could be to not recognise the minutes from the

pool entries or online library visits to be identical year to year.”

In addition to the errors in the reports, Mrs Cairns has already informed the council its minutes from the meeting don’t accord with the video recording of it.

She said at one stage an amendment from Cr Andrew Baker to a motion was voted on without being seconded, which is a clear breach

meeting of the new council on February 22.

Mrs Cairns said while it was important the council cleared the residents of any wrongdoing, it was also vital council become more transparent. She said she would make a deputation to the council on February 22 detailing the errors she has uncovered.

Mrs Cairns said she had also received an

the previous year.

She has sent an email to Ms Black detailing where the errors occurred on pages 3, 9, 13, 16, 21 and 22 of the report.

apology from Ms Black over an entry in the council business paper to the December 3 meeting, which claimed council had mentioned the behaviour of the residents to police. See article on P19 of last week’s Northern Rivers Times.

While she accepted the apology, she described it as “hollow and disingenuous”. She said council’s actions over the past three years had been stressful and humiliating for them.

“Not only with what is in the 3 December 2021 Business Paper, but how we have been treated by Council executive and senior staff since 2019 to our reasonable and valid questions. This also included having received the UCC and having no right of reply or natural justice.”

NEWS BRIEFS Take the Plunge Photographer Susan Fletcher has picked up $500 major prize in the ‘Home’ is where the art is — InFocus photography competition. photographers have been awarded prizes and will feature in the Plunge Art & Culture Festival program for 2022. Ms Fletcher won the for her image ‘Water Soothes the Soul’ — taken on the riverbank at Ulmarra.

The Plunge festival is held from April 1-30 and features music, dance, theatre, exhibitions, open studios, artist trails, workshops for all ages, art, craft and food markets.

Zig zag pathway takes shape Workers are catching up work on the new zig zag pathway to Main Beach Yamba after delays caused by recent wet weather.

The new raised boardwalk will replace the old concrete path and assist with bank stabilisation. Local vegetation will also be used to stabilise the slope to the beach.

Weather permitting, this project is slated for completion in March.

When complete the path will offer improved pedestrian access, continuous ramp access through removal of steps and a safer and more comfortable experience.

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February 24, 2022

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NEWS BRIEFS Airport fees A move by Councillor Andrew Gordon to push back annual subscriptions for aircraft owners prior to landing fee increases on 1 July 2021 was passed.

An amendment by Councillor Darlene Cook to defer the proposal to a workshop as part of the budget and operational plan development in the coming weeks was deferred.

In the picture The Grafton Regional Art Gallery has launched its latest round of exhibitions welcoming in 2022.

From last weekend four new exhibitions open at the gallery.

The works include Adaptation: Goldberg Aberline Studio, the the next stage in a nationwide collaborative art piece happening during Covid-19.

Adaptation is a largethat celebrates creative thinking and optimism as one of the most useful approaches to dealing with global crisis and uncertainty.

It is on view until March 13.

Also on exhibit are the politically charged works Resist•Stance from Blak Douglas and Jason Wing. Open to April 24.

Birdsong: Robert Moore is the result of the past 20-odd years living in the bush just outside of Grafton. On view until April 24.

Cleaning schedule for Browns Creek SAMANTHA ELLEY Some would say it’s a creek worth beautifying and others would simply call it a drain that needs to be covered up and kept clean.

Whichever way it is perceived, Brown’s Creek was under discussion at part two of Lismore City Council’s recent ordinary meeting.

Councillor Big Rob put forward that Council take no further action on a decision in last October’s meeting to commit to the naturalisation of Browns Creek as Stage 1 of Lismore Park’s redevelopment.

“Council is trying to recover from a very

difficult financial position,” Cr Rob commented in the motion.

“Spending considerable ratepayer funds in an area prone to regular flooding is not the best use of resources.”

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Councillor Andrew Gordon proposed an amendment to the motion that a maintenance schedule be established to ensure Brown’s Creek drainage system be thoroughly cleaned of debris on a regular basis.

Cr Vanessa Ekins, by way of explanation spoke against the motion saying the naturalisation of the area should stay a high priority.

“The Lismore Park Project, including the naturalisation of Brown’s Creek, has been in Council’s plans since 2011,” she said.

“And was adopted

by Council after considerable consultation with our community. There was a huge amount of enthusiasm for doing something at the park.”

Cr Ekins explained significant expense and ongoing operational expenditure at the time meant it was not worthwhile to pursue.

“However, the Council last October decided progressing with Browns creek naturalisation was worth pursuing,” she said.

“The funds collected specifically for this purpose were to be kept.

“Not doing anything further would be a loss for the community.”

Council confirmed there currently was no regular maintenance schedule for Brown’s Creek, although it is inspected periodically.

The original motion with the amendment to include a maintenance schedule to clean Browns Creek drainage system was passed by Council.

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NEWS 19

BreastScreen resumes screening BreastScreen NSW has recommenced operations at clinics in Northern NSW and Mid-North Coast Local Health Districts following a temporary suspension of services.

Services across these areas were paused in response to the risk posed by Covid-19 and a need to redeploy staff to support the pandemic response.

BreastScreen NSW North Coast Director Jane Walsh said women who had their appointments cancelled should wait to be contacted before calling the service.

“Our staff are working tirelessly to ensure women can rebook their breast screen as soon as possible,” Ms Walsh said.

BreastScreen NSW services recommenced on Monday, February 14 at its clinics in Tweed Heads, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

Mobile clinics will visit Murwillumbah until Thursday, February 24 and then Mullumbimby from Monday, February 28.

New inclusive places to play unveiled in the Tweed Children of all ages and abilities are in for a treat with two new inclusive playgrounds now open in the Tweed.

The new playgrounds are at Clarrie Englert Park at Tweed Heads West and the upgraded Banora Point Community Centre Park at Banora Point.

The new playgrounds will provide great local opportunities for all children to gather and play, regardless of their age or abilities.

The new playground at Clarrie Englert Park features inclusive play equipment, scooter and small-scale skate elements, basket swing and slides, nature play, an accessible picnic table and seating, drinking fountain, vibrant rubber soft-fall and mulch surfaces, landscaping, accessible paths and partial fencing.

The upgraded playground at Banora Point Community Centre features new inclusive play equipment, upgrades to the existing play equipment, a birds nest swing and slide, nature play and sensory spaces, shade sail, accessible picnic table and seating, landscaping, accessible paths,

Rubyrose and Cosimo from Tweed Heads West enjoying the new playground at Clarrie Englert Park, Tweed Heads West.

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The park upgrades are funded by two $50,000 grants from the NSW Government, while Council contributed an additional $100,000 towards each park.

Additional park upgrades

more shade trees and partial fencing.

The new parks are complete with areas to explore for the whole family and are wonderful additions to the Tweed Heads West and Banora Point communities.

Council’s Acting Manager Parks and Active Communities Murray Smith said the team

working on these projects them ready to be enjoyed.

“It’s wonderful to be able to provide new spaces for our community to relax, play and enjoy,” Mr Smith said.

“The community provided

residents offering suggestions, comments and feedback when it was open for public comment in 2021.

“We hope the parks are a hit with kids and families and will be loved for years to come.”

The two park upgrades were

playground designs for both parks with more than 300

during the development of the Open Space Strategy (2019–

of 2022, in the following locations: • Goorimahbah – Place of Stories, Jack Evans Boat Harbour • Chillingham Tennis Court, Chillingham • Recreation Ground, Tweed Heads • Coral Street Park, Bilambil Heads • Fingal Foreshore Park, Fingal Head This year, Council will also develop master plans for Amaroo Park in Banora Point, Burringbar Memorial Reserve and Masterson Park and a masterplan for Pottsville’s key public open spaces in the town centre.

The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

20 NEWS

Merits of long-term recycled, sea, ground and surface water sources on the table Alongside groundwater,

with relevant Traditional “The new groundwater

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February 24, 2022

NEWS 21

Heritage, graves and koalas at risk from ‘one-track’ dam thinking “Many of the Rous councilors are completely new to their position. They should not have been put on the spot to make a decision of such import as this, before being fully informed. They should have listened to the Widjabul Wia-bal whose ancestors’ resting places would be drowned, as well as the water experts who consistently say a new dam is not the answer to water security.”

Widjabul Wia-bal woman Skye Roberts spoke powerfully on behalf of her Elders, addressing both the rally and then the Rous Councilors in the meeting.

“I am bringing the message from my people, my elders. We must protect these sacred sites; burials and men’s and women’s sites. We will not give up. I will keep standing up and speaking for my people

and our sacred places and living connection to this land and our culture,” Ms Roberts said.

Elder Aunty Leonee Roberts Nowta said: “This Dunoon Dam motion is disrespectful to our people. It shows an unwillingness to listen to Traditional Owners.

His motion is deeply offensive to us. We must protect the resting place of our ancestors. No dam at Dunoon.”

Ros Irwin, as spokesperson for Friends of the Koala, spoke of the recent listing of koalas as Endangered, and the importance of the Dunoon population which has the genetic diversity and health needed for the survival of koalas around Lismore.

“If 72 hectares of koala habitat was to be destroyed, damaged or fragmented in Ballina Shire, there would be public outcry. Koalas

Two Cultural Heritage reports were conducted by archeologists. Both found that the area of the proposed dam contains multiple grave sites that predate European settlement, and other sites of huge cultural

are on a direct path to extinction unless we preserve their habitat.

This can not be offset or mitigated,” Ros said.

Water expert Professor Stuart White (UTS) has over 30 year’s experience in urban water supply demand planning sent a written submission to Rous councilors prior to their meeting.

“I am of the view that the Dunoon Dam should be ruled out as an option for water supply for the region, on the grounds that it is not needed and has too high a marginal cost relative to other options, as well as the

environmental and cultural heritage risks,” Prof White said.

WATER Northern Rivers is deeply disappointed that the newly elected Rous councilors voted 6:2 to put Dunoon Dam back on the Future Water 2060 plan.

“This decision is reckless and irresponsible,” said Ms Nicholson.

“The Cultural Heritage, rare rainforest remnants and Endangered koala habitat are all of National, and indeed, action today will come under wide scrutiny.”

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WATER Northern Rivers Alliance, Widjabul Wiabal Traditional Owners, Friends of the Koala and concerned people from Byron, Lismore, Ballina and Richmond Valley rallied to oppose Dunoon Dam. A crowd of about 150 people rallied at 9am outside Rous Water to protest the motion by new Rous Councilor Rob to bring the Dunoon Dam back as one of the options for the Future Water 2060 plan.

“We are here today in support of a droughtresilient water system for the Rous region that does not include the destructive and unnecessary Dunoon Dam. We stand for protection of the Widjabul Wia-bal burial sites, the rare rainforest and the critical koala habitat that would be destroyed,” said WATER Northern Rivers spokesperson Terri Nicholson.

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“There was global shock when Rio Tinto blew up the Juukan Gorge. Would we let this happen here? RousTinto does not have a good ring to it,” said Ms Nicholson.

“It is a step backwards.

Instead of continuing with leadership in sustainable water security, environmental protection and reconciliation for Traditional Owners, this move is an embarrassing and dangerous diversion.

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February 24, 2022

22 NEWS

Park open for all to enjoy Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Wollongbar District Park.

“As our community grows, so does the need for quality recreational spaces, the Wollongbar District Park will fill that need. The Park will cater to the whole community and is great news for anyone who loves to keep active while enjoying the outdoors,” said Ballina Shire Council Mayor, Sharon Cadwallader.

“The park has it all! It features a range of spaces for both young and old.

Young families can enjoy the half basketball court, playground, climbing net and skate park. Older residents may like to try the multi-purpose circuit path and exercise equipment.

“The shade trees, barbecue and picnic areas provide the perfect place to refuel, socialise and relax.”

The park features a range of multi-use spaces, including public amenities, skate park, half-size basketball court, table tennis, exercise equipment, multi-purpose circuit path, playground, climbing net, barbecues and park furniture, landscaping, shade trees, native species garden and public art including totem poles.

“This project has faced some challenges and delays, however, Council appreciates the community’s ongoing patience and support. We look forward to seeing the community enjoy this valuable community asset for many years to come,” Cr Cadwallader said.

The new community park is located on the corner of Rifle Range Road and Plateau Drive, Wollongbar.

For more, including photos of the new park visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ WollongbarDistrictPark

FUNDING DELIVERED TO EXPAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT PROGRAM

A funding boost totalling nearly $20 million over four years is being delivered by the NSW Government to help more victim-survivors of domestic violence stay in their homes.

Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Natalie Ward said the commitment will mean the Staying Home Leaving

Violence program will be expanded from 33 existing locations to reach 70 locations across the state, focussing on areas with high demand.

“In trying to escape a violent situation, women and children who have suffered at the hands of domestic violence to leave the family home and move away from their crucial network of family and

friends,” Mrs Ward said.

“The Staying Home Leaving Violence program turns that around, allowing women and children to stay safely and heal in their own home, while the perpetrator is removed.

“We are expanding this important program and this funding will now be going to 28 service providers, who do incredible work to help victim-survivors, to expand

their geographical reach to support more women.”

The NSW Government has committed $4.95 million to the program’s expansion each year for four years, totalling $19.8 million. This forms part of a $32.5 million announcement in the 2021-22 NSW Budget.

The Staying Home Leaving Violence Program works in cooperation with NSW Police

to remove the perpetrator from the family home and support victim-survivors to remain safely in the home.

Services available include improving home security, help for children and helping with complicated legal processes.

Details on a further expansion of the program are coming months.

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NEWS 23

Festival launches Byron Music Podcast Byron Music Productions has launched the Byron Music Podcast – a series of discussions about music, culture, and wellbeing recorded live at the inaugural Byron Music Festival. industry conference at Byron

Theatre in June 2021, this was a music industry conference with a twist – uniquely drawing back the curtain for the public to be part of conversations that would normally only be held amongst those in the industry itself.

The conference gave

audiences the unique opportunity to be part of conversations about how the industry works, what challenges it faces, and how to help support the future of music in our region.

Byron Music Festival Director Nick Sergi said: “I’m

proud that we can bring these important conversations to our town and beyond. We covered huge topics that were well received and uncovered just how much the public needs to hear these stories. We hope this will result in a stronger bond between local artists

Pair charged after armed robberies A man and woman were charged on Sunday over a series of alleged armed robberies.

About 8.50pm on Saturday, police were told a man – allegedly armed with a firearm – approached a woman at a service station at the intersection of Darlington and Leisure drives, Banora Point, demanding the keys to her vehicle.

When the woman refused, the man left the scene with a female passenger in an allegedly stolen Porsche.

About 9.40pm, police were told the Porsche entered a shopping centre carpark on Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, where the man allegedly threatened a man with a knife, before entering his Hyundai Tucson.

The female passenger of the Porsche, allegedly armed with a firearm, also entered the Hyundai, before the pair attempted to leave the location.

The man allegedly crashed the car into two police vehicles while trying to leave the scene before he and the woman were arrested.

The 26-year-old man was taken to Tweed Hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

The 20-year-old woman was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station, where she was charged.

The man was released from hospital and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station, where he was charged with robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, robbery armed with offensive weapon, two counts of drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, possess unauthorised pistol, and use offensive weapon to prevent police investigation.

Police will allege the pair were involved in a series of aggravated armed robberies in Queensland and NSW from Friday.

They were refused bail.

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February 24, 2022

24 NEWS

John Bigelow and his friend Graham are reinvigorating a social group for people who have spent time living in children’s homes. The group is called the Now Remembered Australians organisation, and began right before Covid hit. They are now ready to continue and expand their horizons.

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The Green Innovation Awards is now in its fifth year which continues to see hundreds of primary school and high school students involved.

Each year, students are asked to invent, develop and present ideas for greener living across categories of water management, waste management, building and packaging materials, biofuels and renewable energy, and technology.

This year, with the support of the Northern Rivers Community Foundation, the Green Innovation Awards have been able to create curriculum-aligned teaching resources to make it easier for teachers to introduce the program into the classroom.

Founder and local chiropractor Dr Bridie

Cullinane said the resources are available to both primary and high school students with a focus on trying to get more high schools involved.

The resources have been put together in partnership with the Department of Education and other department programs which will provide greater access to mentors for students.

“They’ll have access to academic mentors from Southern Cross University as well as industry mentors which we’ve found in the past is amazing for schools because the mentors can come into the classroom,” she said.

Dr Cullinane also highlighted that it helps the teachers get the message across.

She said, “It gives the teachers the chance to have the message brought in by someone externally and I think it is really engaging for the students and maybe gives them some lightbulb moments of a career path.”

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Storyteller takes up residence Northern Rivers storyteller, Leanne Logan, is “Storyteller in Residence” at both Bentley Community Preschool and Cawongla Playhouse this year.

And according to the preschool children in her realm, it’s a good fit.

“I like it when you sing a song and it has a funny thing in it,” 4-year-old Ellie said of the first storytelling session at Bentley recently.

Her friend, 4-year-old Harry, added: “I like it when I listen to the story and it sounds so beautiful.”

“When will you be back again?” Jack, 4, asked.

The Bentley residency will see Leanne visit the preschool every month to deliver a program of storytelling, imaginative play and learning. At Cawongla Playhouse, the

program is weekly.

“These storytelling residencies are an opportunity to deeply engage children and educators in the rich and living world of story,” Leanne said.

“From narrative creation to character development, from promoting empathy and solving problems to exploring important local and world themes, storytelling packs an exciting and meaningful program. And it has the ability to bring about change.”

Cawongla Playhouse director, Stephen Gallen, said while the tradition of oral storytelling was at the heart of the residency, the weekly experiences also incorporated many other aspects of the arts and the curriculum.

“Leanne’s sessions are

as much about theatre, music, poetry, mime, puppetry and ritual,” Stephen explained.

“Her stories themselves ‘teach’ emotional literacy, explore communication and relationships, and deal with sustainability and global concerns in relatable and compelling ways.

“This is a powerful way to help children ‘unpack’

and reflect, consolidate their learning and experience agency as coauthors and storytellers.”

Bentley Community Preschool director, Tracey Ezzy, said Leanne’s storytelling residency was the result of a successful grant application last year and was valuable to this year’s preschool program.

“Leanne has been a

treasured resource over the past few years, bringing beautiful oral stories, singing, music and delightful props to our preschool,” Tracey said.

“The grant means we can now embed the regular storytimes within our program, planning the content to meet the children’s interests and needs throughout the coming year. Our

educators also learn so much from her for their own professional practice. We are very excited.”

Leanne began storytelling around the age of nine and, decades on, is still smitten.

“My intention with these residencies is to offer a shared cycle of learning - weaving the known and the unknown, providing a conduit for curiosity, a space for wonder, and a place where we all belong.”

Alongside this year’s residencies, Leanne will continue to bring storytelling incursions to preschools and primary schools throughout the Northern Rivers through her business, Storytelling at your Service.

Following in Attenborough’s footsteps Marlon Denning first came to the attention of the local community back in late December 2020 when his story about meeting an octopus became inspiration for the amazing Lennox Skate Park mural painted by artist Austin Nitsua.

Marlon has now

taken out first place at the famed Flickerfest International Short Film Festival in the SAE FlickerUp Youth Shorts category having written, directed and produced ‘Rockpool Waltz’.

The film is about Marlon’s affinity with nature and how an incredible friendship nurtured during lockdown eased his

loneliness and sparked an adventure.

“I am pretty excited about this award. It means a lot to me that I might have helped some people to think a bit differently about nature,” Marlon said.

Flickerfest has been an institution for over three decades with this year’s festival held over 10 days at Bondi Beach.

“I am really thankful to the Flickerfest organisers, the other finalists, my family and all of the creatures who took part in the film. I can’t wait to tell them they are now famous!” Said Marlon.

The judging panel feedback was amazing, with one judge taking a moment to encourage Marlon to share his

achievement with the famous naturalist and wildlife documentary filmmaker, Sir David Attenborough suggesting he might like to pass the baton on. Marlon said he would love to meet his hero.

The film will now be shown at Flickerfest Mullumbimby on Saturday, April 2.

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“Leemo’s View” “LEEMO has views on just about anything” so selfishly grandiose and started ‘droning’ on like “Scrooge McMum” about her household budget & other nonsense. I put a stop to this pronto with a quick ankle nip and told her to JUST be quiet. “Mum, I WANT to be accorded the respect the Ancient Egyptians showed to their cats when they died. When a cat died, it was embalmed, mummified, coffined with fine jewels and buried in a special cat cemetery. As a sign of mourning, the owner of the cat shaved off their OWN eyebrows and mourned until the eyebrows grew back.”

‘LEEMO CAT’ again.

HAH, that produced ‘Mum Jane’ has a look of stupefaction been, she informed on her wrinkled old me, ‘downsizing’. countenance didn’t it!!

This means her I went on to tell her wandering around our that she has such feeble house, hummming & eyebrows she would haaaring, grabbing undoubtedly get her stuff & putting it in a mourning done real large box. When full, quick. Oh, the glare I the box gets taken to received was of total the Op Shop. Then disdain. It got worse. she starts again. I am Mum then went on to keeping a close spylike eye on proceedings tell me that if I was so against an urn, she ‘cos I don’t want would simply bury any of MY treasures me down the back going into that box... yard along with ‘TE’ no sirreeee!! I have & ‘Scottie’, another already snuck back a 2 of her much loved couple of items and cats. The only thing hidden them. She that might stop this picked up 2 kinda is her old arthritic pottery urn things and back and her inability kept looking at them. to dig big holes any I astutely noted each had a medal attached... more. OMG...what a nightmare discussion. one said ‘Cissie’ and the other said ‘Rosie’. I Thank the Lord we’re back to downsizing. I asked Mum what they told Mum NOT to put were. Eeeek! She told any more of my “tiny” me they contained the hoard of treasures in ashes of previous cats the big box PLEEASE. she loved. Hmmm?

I also told her how I shivered, realising lucky she is that I am that when it comes not like ‘Kylo’, the time for me to go to infamous thieving Heaven, MY ashes ginger ‘Pirate Kitty’ are also going to end of Ferny Hills in Qld. up in one of those who has been stealing ugly looking urns. many things from all YURRRK, what an ignominious ending for over his neighbourhood a feline such as myself. for yonks and bringing his booty home as I had envisaged a fine gifts for his owners. casket with gold trim Mum just shook her and photos of me all head...Leems, “you over it & stuff. I told truly fascinate me in her I wanted someone the most bewildering to relate wondrous ways.” I then received tales about my life a HUGE hug. achievements, with hymful hymns playing. Hmmm?? Nite now with a ½ purr from a Mum asked WHY I most confused Leemo. would want something

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When the government could not pin blame on the right people – as the skippers had the nearest suspect in jail. Norm remained under house arrest in his Mogadishu weeks while Lil called Post Master General every night to seek their help in connecting her to the shrouded country. Norm was eventually freed and took over the whole dud project.

That’s the sort of bloke he was. barometer began to fall at an alarming rate and Norm suggested the two ships - one skippered by Lil’s cousin Smokey Norton - hide in the mangroves atop the Malacca straight to see what might come of the barometer glass falling so rapidly. Smokey called his bluff and away they went – straight into 13 days of cyclonic weather. There wasn’t just the Indonesian crew and the Somali representatives to worry about on board – there was also Lil and their four children and at times the water which was up over the again Norm found himself deep in the bilge, bailing seawater with a bucket while the rest of the crew lay in their bunks, fearful and green to the gills. The convoy put into Mali for a rest, soaked to the skin with their electronics suffering and no radar at all but found themselves in a forbidden sea. The skippers and the engineers were escorted off their ships and straight into house arrest.

Lil and the kids and the Somalis who didn’t know one end of a ship from another - remained on board waiting for an uncertain future. When they realised the ships belonged to a letter of apology, the authorities let them continue their journey.

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In Iran, while the Shah was in power, international supply blockades were having the effect of starving the population. There was a dire need for sugar and Norm knew where to get some – right here on the Northern Rivers, at a time when the international price was ordinary. Lil went to school with June Causley whose husband was then minister for Primary Industries Ian Causley and he was urged to strike a deal with the NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative.

The project was for humanitarian reasons only, with not one red cent to be skimmed from the pile. But the agreement fell through because a price could not be reached. In the end Norm helped to get sugar from Madagascar and shipped it to Dubai from where dhows could carry it across the troubled strait. as replacement engineer on an badly, with a bout of the Thiamine fresh vegetable on board. Norm campaigned for that crew and appealed to the skipper to put ashore for supplies but to no avail, and the disease he contracted ended his career at sea.

Vale this remarkable human, known an icon, a modern day Captain Cook who lived to see other places; loved the people he met there, and tried his hardest to do them right. Goodbye Norm Colless, a man of the world with a heart just as big.

All courtesy of the Colless family

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Upgrades for Men’s Sheds A study by Beyond Blue

Chairperson elected to lead Rous County Council Rous County Council’s new governing body

• Cr Andrew Gordon Rous County Council’s governing “I would like to county councillors – two fellow county councillors constituent councils county councillors

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Intersection widening works to start The Angels Beach Drive and Bangalow Road Lane Improvement project is progressing well, with works currently underway to extend Sheather Street and connect it with Angels Beach Drive.

Intersection widening works started along Bangalow Road on Wednesday 16 February, between the Angels Beach Drive/Bangalow Road roundabout and Kerr Street.

These works are

expected to continue until July (weather and site conditions permitting).

During this time the will be in place: be maintained, however

motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes via Kerr and Fox Streets where possible.

• Speed limit will be reduced to 40kmph in construction zones.

• Temporary pedestrian and cyclist detours will

be in place around work zones.

To alleviate congestion and avoid travel delays please: • Allow extra travel time.

• Avoid non-essential travel during peak

morning and afternoon periods.

Ballina Shire Council thanks the community for their patience and understanding during this essential upgrade.

University maintains global top 200 place Southern Cross University has maintained its global position among the 2022 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.

The global ranking focusses solely on the 500 or so institutions established 50 years ago or earlier and Southern Cross,

only 28-years-old, is among the top 200, coming in at 164th this year.

Mr Ben Roche, Vice President (Engagement), said given the challenges the pandemic presented over the past two years, it’s a solid result.

“Asa 28-year-old regionally-based University, Southern Cross continues to punch above its

weight globally,” he said.

“These rankings are a timely reminder of the calibre of education and research being undertaken in regional Australia and, in the case of Southern Cross University, activity that has been recognised as at world standard.

“Our research is sector leading and our education programs are distinctive. There

really is a world-class option for students right here in some of the most sought-after locations in Australia.”

Times Higher Education applies the same methodology as its World University Rankings to assess research-intensive universities across core missions of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook, but

weightings are

universities.

Southern Cross ranked 163rd in the 2021 Young University rankings.

With less than three weeks until the start of Term 1, Southern Cross University has recorded an increase in the number of high school graduates accepting their offers of study.

Top marks for return to school A new survey of more than 100,000 parents and carers and staff has revealed high levels satisfaction in the way students returned to school.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the survey, which was conducted towards the end of the most students, attracted

huge responses with 29,238 public school staff and 84,025 parents participating in the survey.

“Schools are enjoying high levels of attendance the sentiment from the survey,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Our Covid Smart measures have helped reduce the impact

of Covid in schools, allowing students to learn safely in the classroom, which is so important.”

Covid Smart settings to start the term have included free rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for students and school staff, mask wearing indoors, vaccination for school staff and restricting access to

schools for visitors and non-essential personnel.

Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said that Covid Smart measures in schools have not only kept schools safe and free from major disruption, they have being back on site.

“I am particularly pleased that our

comprehensive RAT program has helped school staff and students about being back on school grounds, according to the survey,” Ms Mitchell said.

According to NSW Health and Service NSW, parents reported more than 12,000 positive RAT tests among schoolaged children during the

week commencing 7 February.

Research conducted by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance showed that in Term 4 2021, two to four per cent of people exposed to a positive case in school settings contracted Covid-19, compared to around 70 per cent in residential settings.

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School vouchers distributed S

tudents and families in remote, rural and regional parts of Australia will start the 2022 school year with a little extra support, thanks to the generosity of The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal and its donors, and the Community Foundations and groups helping to distribute the more than 15,700 Back to School vouchers across the country.

The Foundation’s Back to School (BTS) program partners with community groups and Community Foundations to provide $50 gift vouchers to local families in need.

The vouchers can be redeemed at select national retailers or local businesses for school essentials like uniforms, school bags or stationery.

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the BTS program has worked with community organisations in rural communities to distribute more than $10.7 million in BTS vouchers and help in excess of 216,000 students and their families get what they need to start the school year on a positive note.

This includes families that have been impacted by natural disasters such as 2019-20 Black Summer the economic impact of the Covid pandemic.

The Foundation’s General Manager Partnerships & Services, Sarah Matthee, said that the Back to School program continues to give a helping hand to rural families doing it tough.

“The unique aspect of the BTS program is that it taps into the deep understanding and the trusted relationships that local organisations have within their communities to ensure that these vouchers

go to families most in need of the support.

“For many rural families, continue to be impacted by the pandemic. Although much, that little bit of extra help can go towards easing their worries in some small way,” Ms Matthee said.

In some communities, local Community Foundations also got behind the BTS program, with the Foundation and its donors offering to match local donations, dollar for dollar.

This year communities raised almost $63,000 in local fundraising across the country. Thanks to this community support, together with funds from the Origin Energy Foundation, the Foundation was able to provide an extra 2514 vouchers.

For more, visit https://frrr. org.au/back-to-school/.

Are you eligible for free solar?

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FOR THE DIARY Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 6 March Schools Clean Up Day – Friday 4 March Business Clean Up Day – Tuesday 1 March

Clean Up Australia Day Unfortunately it’s becoming common to see disposable face masks littered around our beautiful Ballina Shire.

But this year’s Clean Up Australia Day aims to address this waste crisis.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging residents to participate in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March.

Thousands of Australians nationwide have already registered for Clean Up Australia Day, but more support is urgently needed.

As the country’s largest community based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day is an opportunity to tackle our country’s increasing waste problems.

Clean Up Australia Chairman, Pip Kiernan, says it’s more important than ever to get involved.

“Our environment is experiencing the impact of the

pandemic,” said Ms Kiernan.

“We’re seeing a huge surge in single-use plastics and unprecedented numbers of face masks, takeaway coffee cups and food packaging littering our footpaths, parks and beaches.

“For every little bit that we all do on Sunday March 6, we are showing that we care and that we all have a role to play in protecting the environment around us.”

Registration is easy and all community based participants receive a free Clean Up kit containing gloves, bags and other resources. Packs are available for individuals, families or groups.

If you can’t join a Clean Up, Ms Kiernan urges Aussies to make a donation to Clean Up Australia.

One hundred per cent of funds raised through donations provide educational resources and clean up materials free of charge to community, school and youth groups across the nation. To register or donate visit cleanup.org.au.

Playground upgrade open for comment Ballina Shire Council is asking the community to provide feedback on how we manage and develop our shire’s playgrounds.

Council is currently exhibiting a draft Playground Upgrade and Management Plan, an important strategic document which

outlines the provision, management and upgrade of playgrounds across the Ballina Shire over the coming years.

“Playgrounds play an important role in our community and provide hours of fun for children.

Our shire is home to many young families

who regularly enjoy our local parks so it’s important they have a say on their future,” said Cheyne Willebrands, Ballina Shire Council’s Manager of Open Spaces.

The plan also explains how Council manages

playgrounds to ensure they are safe and meeting the needs of our community.

“When it comes to managing playgrounds, safety is paramount.

Council staff regularly inspect and maintain equipment to ensure they are safe for

use,” explained Mr Willebrands.

“Council frequently receives community feedback about playgrounds, so we want the community to take this opportunity to help shape the future of our shire’s playgrounds.

Residents can read

through the plan and provide feedback online via Council’s website,” added Mr Willebrands.

For more information or to make a submission before Friday 4 March visit, ballina.nsw.gov.au/ playgrounds.

Weaving Circle weekend masterclass Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s popular public programs relaunch in February with our ever-popular Jugan Dandii Weaving Circle Adult Masterclass weekend.

Join local weavers Tania Marlowe and Deb Cole from Jugan Dandii in a series of weaving circles throughout the year.

Participants will be guided through

a range of new techniques over a twoday program for each weaving circle.

The February ‘Weaving Circle I’ session will focus on coil basketry with one or all circles throughout the year to build your skills and techniques.

This Adult Masterclass program will run over two days on Saturday

26 and Sunday 27 February from 9.30am – 12.30pm both days at Ignite Studios in Ballina. All weaving materials are provided.

Ignite Studios is located adjacent to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in the former Ballina Fire Station at 60 Crane Street Ballina. To book your place visit the NRCG website at nrcgballina.com.au or phone the Gallery on

6681 0530.

The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and weekends from 9.30am until 2.30pm. For further information contact the Gallery on 6681 0530, www. nrcgballina.com.au

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Military history lesson on offer Students studying modern history can now apply for a Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship, which will provide opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said up to 20 selected students would join a two-week historical sites to learn about the service of Australian men and “This offers a unique learning experience that complements the NSW History Syllabus, which

on history studies in the classroom,” Mr Perrottet said.

“I encourage students in Year 10 and 11 with a keen interest in history to apply as this is a hands-on learning opportunity to represent their school and community.”

Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said the 2022 study tour will take place during the Term 3 school holidays (26 September to 7 October) and will visit locations in Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT. “The tour will be accompanied by a military historian to teach students

about our nation’s military past and help them understand the importance of commemoration,” Mr Elliott said.

“This is an especially important tour in 2022, a year that commemorates 80 years since our veterans fought for our freedom during the Second World War.” One of the 2021 scholars, Ryan Muscat from Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, described the tour as truly incredible.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience, not just because of the fascinating stops but the friendships that I made with my fellow

scholars,” Ryan said.

“It helped me to better appreciate the breadth that personnel from NSW have made in the defence of Australia and how our state’s role continues to evolve.”

Students can apply online by submitting a short personal essay, a letter of recommendation, a parent consent form and a copy of a marked history assignment.

Registrations close 28 March. Visit www. veterans.nsw.gov.au/ education/premiersanzac-memorialscholarship.

NSW arts and culture to hit the road in 2022 Audiences across regional NSW will enjoy more performances and creative experiences as arts and cultural organisations and groups take their shows on the road in 2022, supported by the NSW Government.

More than $660,000 will be delivered through NSW Government’s Regional Arts Touring fund supporting 11

arts and cultural organisations and groups to tour their works to 60 regional towns and villages across the state.

Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said the targeted funding would deliver more arts and cultural experiences for regional audiences, create more opportunities for NSW artists, and strengthen local economies.

“The NSW Government

is serious about creating

and will deliver

Gomeroi Nations Tour, and a selection of silent

in regional touring, improving access to exceptional arts and cultural offerings and investing in our talented artists and organisations,” Mr Franklin said.

“Our investment of over $660,000 for this round of regional touring will ensure the best seats in the house are reserved for regional audiences,

communities.

“Audiences from Coffs Harbour to Cootamundra and countless towns in between will delight in the 11 touring works, including the immersive dance theatre production, The Rivoli, from Dance Makers Collective, Pat Trotter touring as Kobie Dee playing live shows as part of

an original music and foley score performed live in South East Arts’ presentation of Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures.”

Funded tours in Round 1 of Regional Arts Touring cover visual arts, theatre, dance, classical music, dance and physical theatre, and multi-arts. The full list of recipients is available

Ballina Shire Council and Transport for NSW are offering 40 free vouchers valued at $50 for local families to get their child restraints checked or installed at Dancer’s Car Care.

Parents, carers and grandparents can apply for

the vouchers online to have their child car seats, restraints, harnesses and booster vouchers are part of a road safety initiative to improve children’s safety in cars.

Apply for a voucher online on the Ballina Shire Council website at ballina.nsw.gov.au/ CarSeatVoucher.

To be eligible for a voucher, you must be a resident of Ballina Shire and vouchers must be used by the end of April. Vouchers can be used for one vehicle per household.

Each voucher entitles the holder to one maximum of three seats checked at a time. Any additional

parts required (such as extension straps, gated buckles and so on) are not covered by the voucher, and must be paid by the customer.

Once you receive your voucher by email, you can contact Dancer’s Car Care (a Transport for NSW Authorised Restraint Fitter) to make an appointment.

here.

Applications for Round 2 of Regional Arts Touring, and a new funding round for multiyear support open on Monday 14 March. For further information on arts, screen and cultural funding, including targeted support opportunities, visit the Create NSW website at www.create.nsw.gov.au.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, at either 11am or 2pm, from 21 February to 29 April.

Choosing an appropriate child restraint can be take into consideration the age and size of your child.

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Discovering the past has a new look Discovering the past has taken on a new look at the Tweed Regional Museum with the launch of an updated website.

The website features a cleaner, more vibrant look, is easier to navigate and contains all the information you need to know about the Museum and its branches.

Museum Director Molly Green said Tweed residents and visitors can stay up to date with what’s on at the Museum regarding exhibitions, displays, events and other news.

“You can explore our extensive collections online,” Ms Green said.

“The Tweed Regional Museum Collection includes more than 20,000 images and 15,000 objects that tell stories of the history and culture of the Tweed, from 20 million years ago to the present day.

“For those who love searching through

history, there are more than 5,500 records available to search right now,” she said.

How well do you know Murwillumbah or Uki? “Though the website, you can download heritage walking

guides which take you either through the Murwillumbah town centre or along Uki’s main road,” Ms Green said.

“Brochures of heritage walks are also available at the Museum along

with a guide to the many art deco features of Murwillumbah.”

For schools and groups, the new website features an online booking form, making it quick and easy to organise a visit to the Museum.

This feature will be especially helpful for schools planning class visits.

“There is material which will be helpful for teachers such as guides explaining our hands-on activities, facilities and

information to make a visit both enjoyable and educational,” she said. on at the Museum, both permanent and temporary exhibitions, visit museum.tweed.nsw. gov.au.

University geochemist’s research to unlock secrets Southern Cross University Associate Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau will track back in time using pre-historic teeth to observe how our earliest human ancestors co-existed alongside two other ‘prehuman species’.

One of the tools to do this, newly set-up at the University’s Lismore campus, is a specialised laser sampling technique that vaporises microscopic portions on the surface of the tooth.

Associate Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau’s groundbreaking research is one of four Southern Cross University-led projects successful in the latest announcements of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding – with more than $1.94 million awarded to the University, described as a ‘stunning result for Southern Cross and for all the researchers involved’

by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Mary Spongberg.

His Discovery Project ‘Decoding the geochemical record of early human fossils’

(DP220100195) was awarded $368,118 and aims to use cutting-edge geochemical imaging of fossil teeth from South Africa, to reconstruct the behaviour of our earliest human ancestors.

“These teeth date as far back as two million years, and can be used as a roadmap to the behaviour of early hominin species, such as diet, breastfeeding habits, migration and seasonal behaviour, and ageing,” said Professor Joannes-Boyau from Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.

“Five years ago, I started working with an international team excavating the site. In age of the site and hominin fossils in Science. We had found three different and contemporary species in the year I’ll travel to South Africa to bring back fossil teeth from about 10 to 15 distinct individuals, including from the oldest Homo species found in South Africa.”

Professor Joannes-Boyau said the project will leverage

Southern Cross University’s new $2 million, cutting-edge tandem trace element and isotopes equipment established at the University’s Lismore campus in 2020 and 2021, funded by an ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) grant secured in 2020 (LE200100022).

The state-of-the-art

equipment uses a specialised laser sampling technique to vaporise microscopic portions on the surface of the tooth. The gas containing the sample is then analysed for chemical signatures with a mass spectrometer – enabling researchers to develop geochemical imaging at a microscopic scale relating to

diet and health of prehistoric individuals.

He explained how teeth grow similarly to trees, developing sequentially.

“Teeth form by adding layer after layer of dental tissues every day and are particularly valuable for reconstructing the biological events occurring during the early period of an individual’s life. They preserve precise temporal changes and chemical records of key elements incorporated in the food we eat,” he said.

“The aim of this project is to reconstruct the infanthood records of our earliest human ancestors, to shine a light on adaptive strategies that allowed our genus to outcompete other hominin species during a time of climate variability. We don’t know much about the behaviour of these species, such as whether they were co-habiting or whether they were competing for the same resources, so this project could completely transform our understanding of early human evolution in South Africa.”

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February 24, 2022

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School vouchers distributed Students and families in remote, rural and regional parts of Australia will start the 2022 school year with a little extra support, thanks to the generosity of The Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal and its donors, and the Community Foundations and groups helping to distribute the more than 15,700 Back to School vouchers across the country.

The Foundation’s Back to School (BTS) program partners with community groups and Community Foundations to provide $50 gift vouchers to local families in need. The vouchers can be redeemed at select national retailers or local businesses for school essentials like uniforms, school bags or stationery.

Now in its 18th year, the BTS program has worked with community organisations in rural

communities to distribute more than $10.7 million in BTS vouchers and help in excess of 216,000 students and their families get what they need to start the school year on a positive note.

This includes families that have been impacted by natural disasters such as 2019-20 Black Summer the economic impact of the Covid pandemic.

The Foundation’s General Manager Partnerships & Services, Sarah Matthee, said that the Back to School program continues to give a helping hand to rural families doing it tough.

“The unique aspect of the BTS program is that it taps into the deep understanding and the trusted relationships that local organisations have within their communities to ensure that these vouchers go to families most in need of the support.

“For many rural families,

continue to be impacted by the pandemic. Although much, that little bit of extra help can go towards easing their worries in some small way,” Ms Matthee said.

In some communities, local Community Foundations also got behind the BTS program, with the Foundation and its donors offering to match local donations, dollar for dollar.

This year communities raised almost $63,000 in local fundraising across the country. Thanks to this community support, together with funds from the Origin Energy Foundation, the Foundation was able to provide an extra 2514 vouchers.

For more, visit https://frrr. org.au/back-to-school/.

A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE THAT PROMOTES INTEGRITY AND RESILIENCE ALSTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL families and community congratulate our school captains of 2022. Lillian Harrold, Tara Templeman, Arnold Luppi and Levi Maxwell were elected by popular vote.

Lillian has a special interest in humanitarian services and hopes to build a pathway into captain.

Tara has a focus on individuality and building the path to growth, with a passion for problem Arnold believes the role will enable him to excel

Levi wants to ensure that every student feels

• A culture of success for all • Challenging all students to learn and grow • Responding to individual student needs • • and partnerships

Cawley Close, Alstonville NSW 2477 Ph 02 6628 5222 alstonvill-h.schools.nsw.edu.au facebook.com/alstonvillehighschool

Find out more on our facebook page or visit our website

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umbunna Preschool within the centre and give kids the assistance and opportunities they need to thrive.”

Greater Northern Rivers Regional Sales Manager, Scott McCluskey, said investing in children delivers an exceptional return.

“The earlier the intervention, the better the outcome for children, so we are delighted to be able to make a contribution,” Scott said.

“These children are the future of the Northern Rivers so it’s very important we support them and play a role in helping them reach their potential.”

Voting in the February round of the #GreaterNorthernRivers Community Funding Program is now open, with Blazeaid (Casino), Eltham Public School P & C Association (Casino) and Human Nature Adventure Therapy (Ballina) in the running for a share of $3,000 for the month.

The public can vote online at www. greater.com.au/ greaternorthernrivers until 5pm, Wednesday, March 2.

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philosophy of our centre. By talking, playing and working together, children and adults learn to understand and hence accept each other.

“All kids deserve to have the best chance to make the most of their lives and we are most appreciative of the support from Greater Bank that will help us to continue to build the capacity

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Ensuring access to early intervention can allow kids to get the best possible start in life, no matter their challenges or location, and help them to reach their full potential.

These are the guiding principles of Casino-based Jumbunna Community Preschool and Early Intervention Centre, winner of the January round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterNorthernRivers community funding program, who plan to use the cash injection to continue to build capacity at the centre.

The centre has received

$2,000 for topping the public vote, with runners-up, Our Kids - Northern Rivers Children’s Health Fund (Lismore) and Association of Veteran Surfers Ballina Byron Inc. both receiving $500.

Jumbunna General Manager, Karen McDermott, said the centre provides a broad range of services supporting young children across the region.

“Jumbunna is the specialised early childhood intervention service for the area, providing education, therapy, family support and inclusion for children with disability, developmental delay or who are at risk of delay aged birth to 18 years of age,” Karen said.

“The name Jumbunna is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘talk

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LISMORE HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MARK SCOTTON “Our beautiful school provides a safe and nurturing environment in which students of all ages and abilities thrive.

Our school’s leadership programs focus on developing strong, independent students, who play an active role in making a positive difference to their school and the wider community. Their work amazing work involves fundraising for local charities, where activities are planned and coordinated by our School Representative Council, to the voluntary work that our students undertake in support of the Lismore Lantern Parade. We are extremely proud of the young leaders that have so honourably led our school in the past, and we are confident that this year’s School Captains and Vice-Captains will inspire those that follow in their footsteps just as their predecessors did”.

SCHOOL CAPTAIN (JOSHUA) “Being voted as School Captain means a lot of extra responsibilities, like leading our school in the ANZAC Parade.

I hope that younger students are inspired by my leadership”.

SCHOOL CAPTAIN (MAE) “I feel proud to have been chosen as a School Captain. I love my school, so representing it is an honour for me”.

VICE-CAPTAIN (SEBASTIAN) “I was surprised to be voted in as ViceCaptain, it’s such a great responsibility. I will be the best leader that I can be”.

VICE-CAPTAIN (ISABELLA) “I was happy and excited to hear my name called out when they announced the Vice-Captain. I feel so proud of myself.

I’m looking forward to working with the other leaders”.

Welcome to our school

Our experienced and caring teachers and support staff take the time to nurture our students.

195 High Street LISMORE HEIGHTS

Phone (02) 6624 3344

e: lismorehts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

OUR SCHOOL LEADERS 2022 - LEFT TO RIGHT: Isabella Flanagan (Girl Vice-Capt); Mae Thamm (Girl Capt); Mark Scotton (Principal); Joshua Coutts (Boy Capt); Sebastian Harding (Boy Vice-Capt).

The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

40 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM New South Wales small businesses that experienced a downturn over summer can now apply for a NSW Government support payment of up to $5,000 per week through Service NSW. Small Business Support Program will provide local businesses get through the current COVID-19 outbreak and keep workers employed.

“Over the summer, Omicron meant many people chose to stay at home, which hit many small businesses in the community hard, especially in the hospitality and tourism sectors” Service NSW Business Concierge team and grant assessors are standing by ready to assist customers with applications and get hands of business owners.

“The majority of customers submitting complete and eligible applications can expect to receive payment within of approval of their application,” Mr Singh said.

The program is part of a suite of responses to the Omicron wave and is designed to help the businesses in greatest need.

“The program will provide targeted support to businesses with an annual turnover of between $75,000 and $50 million that experienced a decline in turnover of at least 40 per cent in January 2022 and the start of February 2022” “The payment for employing businesses will cover up to 20 per cent of weekly payroll, up to a maximum of $5,000 per week. Eligible nonemploying businesses, such as sole traders, will receive $500 per week.

“This program is important to assist small and to continue trading.”

Funds can be used to cover business expenses such as wages, rent, loss of perishable goods, professional services, and other costs.

“NSW has great business innovators”

SMALL BUSINESSES DELIVER INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Seventeen small businesses will share in more than $1.5 million in NSW Government funding to develop innovative solutions to such as connectivity in remote areas, water reduction associated with personal protective equipment.

Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Alister Henskens said the Small Business Innovation and Research program was helping local businesses solve long-standing problems, while boosting jobs, products and services in high-tech industries.

“NSW has great business innovators and we want to harness that of this program will

back small businesses to develop devices and systems that have the

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people, the environment and our economy,” Mr Henskens said.

“We are investing in a range of innovative projects which include drone-surveying technology, navigation systems for people who

in NSW.”

systems, all designed to

areas outlined under the program included Connectivity, Hyperlocal Navigation, Koala Count, Personal Protective Equipment

Minister for Small Business Eleni Petinos said businesses will receive up to $100,000 to undertake threemonth feasibility studies into their proposed solutions.

“This program is harnessing the power of local innovation and supporting small businesses by investing

in ideas to create jobs and change lives,” Ms Petinos said.

NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte said the program has received a huge response from local innovators.

“We hosted webinars which were attended by over 250 local businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers. The response has been overwhelming and shows the strength and depth of local talent,” Professor DurrantWhyte said.

Proof-of-concept grants of up to $1 million each will be available to businesses that complete a successful feasibility study. A new set of challenges and further feasibility grants will be offered later this year.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON FASTER PAYMENTS POLICY Small business owners are encouraged to have their say on the NSW Government’s Faster Payment Terms Policy as part of a review Economic Recovery Strategy.

Under the Faster Payments Policy, the NSW Government aims to make eligible payments to registered small business suppliers days.

Minister for Finance Damien Tudehope

them so we can make improvements if they’re needed and ensure the policy is supporting businesses.”

Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said the policy was designed to create greater certainty around said there had been numerous advances in technology, including the introduction of e-invoicing and new payment platforms, since the introduction of the Faster Payments

Policy in 2018.

“Last year the NSW Government made it easier for businesses to register for faster payments with around 10,000 additional small business automatically registered for the policy,” Mr Tudehope said.

“The review will assess whether the policy remains appropriate, how effective and meeting its objectives and any opportunities for improvement.

“If small businesses provide feedback on the policy, we can ensure it is working effectively as we move on from the challenges of COVID-19 and plan for a prosperous future.

“If there are any issues, we want to hear about

businesses.

“Under the policy, in the September quarter last year 97.5 per cent of payments were made days,” Ms Petinos said. major issue for small businesses, so getting paid on time allows them to cover business expenses such as rent, wages and utilities.

“The NSW Government has taken the lead in ensuring our small businesses are paid quickly.

“This is an important measure and I look forward to hearing suggestions on how we can make further improvements to the policy to support the thousands of small businesses who do

work with the NSW Government.”

When the Faster Payments Policy was introduced in December 2018, payments were made by Government to small businesses within 20 calendar days, and that timeframe has since business days.

The review will focus on three key areas: Small Business supplier experience; Administration and implementation; and Technology and related practices In addition to small business owners, the review will also consult with industry bodies representing small business and government agencies.

For more information on the existing Faster Payments Policy go to: www.smallbusiness. nsw.gov.au/get-help/ faster-payment-terms/ faster-payment-termspolicy To complete the Have Your Say, go to: www. haveyoursay.nsw.gov. au/fpt-review

Locally owned and independent

February 24, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

REAL ESTATE 41

Agent hits half a century milestone with LJ Hooker LJ Hooker is celebrating the achievements of NSW real estate agent Michael Shay, who this month notched an incredible 50 years of service with Australia’s largest real estate network.

Mr Shay became the fourth agent in the company’s history to bring up the magical milestone, when he clocked on for duty at LJ Hooker Ballina last week.

“Just the other morning, my wife, Pauline, asked me if I thought that I would be in the real estate industry for so long - I said ‘no’ because back then I never thought that far ahead,” he said.

“But I’ll tell you one thing – I’ve enjoyed every minute of those 50 years.”

Mr Shay started out in real estate as a 20-yearold at John Deegan and Company in Lismore, in 1972. Later that year the business became he has been with the company ever since.

He took over the business at Ballina with colleague Dick Campbell in 1973 and the pair later opened Alstonville. He later sold his share in that business to concentrate on Ballina Lennox Head.

Mr Shay still on the job when his boss handed him a map of what was a much

smaller Lismore.

“He told me to start on the eastern side and knock on every door in every street until you get to the western side of town, then go north to south,” he recalled.

“I had to ask these people I’d just met if they wanted to sell. Of course, I didn’t have a business card back in those days, so a lot of people rang Mr Deegan to make sure I was legit and wasn’t just canvasing the street! I must have done okay as we ended up with a few listings.”

For his golden jubilee, Mr Shay was presented with a giant cake, as well as a commemorative plaque and bottle of his favourite red wine.

He was delighted by a surprise visit from his former colleague Paul Moore, now Network Performance Manager.

He also received a congratulatory video call from LJ Hooker Chairman L Janusz Hooker.

“We congratulate Michael on his amazing achievement, he embodies the LJ Hooker family culture instilled by my grandfather,” Mr Hooker said.

“We appreciate his ongoing dedication and contribution to the brand, and from - what I’ve been told - he is only warming up.”

Mr Shay has seen a generation of changes, not just in the real estate, but the region he calls home. He remembers the now bustling Ballina as

a ‘seaside village’ made sugar cane farmers.

When he began his journey in the 1970s, auctions were not a frequent event. In fact, to promote more sales through auctions, Mr Shay fondly recalls LJ Hooker running an ‘auction competition’, where the agent who held the most auctions won an overseas holiday to destinations such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

He would spends days in the car with potential buyers taking them to inspect properties, forming many new friendships. Now prospective purchasers look at property online before attending open homes.

“One of my most exciting days was when we released some land at Skennars Head and sold 42 lots on the morning of the release back in 1989,” Mr Shay said.

“It was just a grass paddock and they were selling for $47,500 to $150,000 - now those blocks with beautiful ocean views are worth $2m plus.”

Stephen Mutton, LJ Hooker Head of Network Performance Australia described Mr Shay as a true gentleman and an inspiration for many within the industry.

“Michael is incredibly well respected and offers a wealth of knowledge accumulated over his decades of hard work,” he said.

“He has sold thousands of properties and successfully marketed almost 40 subdivisions in a region that has undergone rapid change and it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down.”

Mr Shay has no plans for retirement, saying “if I did, I’d drive my wife mad!”. Regardless of when he calls it a day, another generation of Shay is on the way at LJ Hooker. His three sons Kent, Dean and Luke work alongside their dad at Ballina and Lennox Head.

“Well, we do call it the family brand, LJ Hooker,” Mr Shay said.

“It’s been that way since Adam was a boy and we think with the strength of the name and the brand, why wouldn’t you want to be part of it.”

25,000 social housing dwellings needed in budget Australia’s chronic underinvestment in social and affordable housing is worsening the housing affordability crisis and aggravating the cost to other areas of the Budget, with at least 25,000 new social housing dwellings needed in this year’s budget, according to a

position paper released

by Everybody’s Home, the national campaign to end homelessness.

The Budget Position Paper includes previously unreleased modeling which shows underinvestment in social housing is causing foregone public sector cost offsets and private

million per annum currently, rising to

These take the form of added costs addressing homelessness, mental health, domestic violence, alcohol/ substance abuse, but also reduced household

spending and lower community wellbeing.

The submission also notes that constructing 25,000 social homes per year would generate an annual economic output of $12.9 billion, and create 15,700 jobs.

The paper makes the case for expanded social and affordable housing,

to give people on low and modest incomes greater housing choice.

In the 12 months to January 2022, the asking rent on a three-bedroom home increased by 13.5 per cent. The purchase price on the same property exploded by 20.2 per cent.

The effect on the

rental market is also pronounced in the regions, where rents surged 12.1 per cent in the year to December 2021. By comparison, wage growth sat at 2.2 per cent.

It also notes the steep decline in federal funding for social and Indigenous housing.

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KILLING EVE

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SATURDAY

EUROVISION: AUSTRALIA DECIDES

SBS, 8.30pm

Glitter. Sparkles. Over-the-top dance sequences.

There’s a lot to love about Eurovision, which is probably why it’s the world’s longest-running international TV contest; it’s the singing competition that takes Europe by storm. Since 2015, Aussie viewers have had an extra incentive to tune in and enjoy the melodic spectacle, with Australia joining the list of competitors (only the second country outside of Europe to do so in its history). Tonight, hosts Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst showcase the artists, including Paulini, and Jaguar Jonze and Isaiah Firebrace, competing for their chance to represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy.

Knowing when to pull the plug on a hit drama is a sign of clever and conscientious writers. Tonight, after three enthralling, unpredictable seasons, the final instalment of Killing Eve is premiering with a racing pulse of gunshots, messy relationships, gorgeous clothes and breathtaking locations; for a spy thriller, it revels in subverting our expectations of genre and characters. After an almost twoyear wait, the anticipation of what befalls Eve (Sandra Oh, right) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer) is sky-high and, as with past seasons, there’s an exciting new showrunner in Laura Neal (Sex Education). In “Just Dunk Me”, Villanelle has found a fresh community to try to prove she is not a monster.

WOULD I LIE TO YOU? AUSTRALIA

TEN, 8.30pm

Australians are finally getting a local version of the much-loved British comedy panel show hosted by Rob Brydon, more than 15 years after it debuted. It’s better late than never though, with this Aussie format attracting the top-notch talents of Chrissie Swan as host, along with team captains Chris Taylor (The Chaser) and comedian Frank Woodley in a spectacle where each team must spin a ludicrous tale, with the opposing team guessing whether it is in fact truth, or fiction. Tonight, Chris is joined by Carrie Bickmore (above) and Ross Noble, while Frank coaches Luke McGregor and Zoë Coombs Marr in the art of deception. Tune in for a playful distraction.

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FRIDAY, February 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Q+A. (R) 11.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 1.55 Les Misérables. (Masv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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. (R) 2.05 The Royals And The Tabloids. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 3.35 Celtic Woman: Ancient Land. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Poseidon. (2006, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Just For The Summer. (2020, PGa) 1.50 Talking Honey: Relationship Specials. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mas) 1.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 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 The Drum. Alternating hosts Julia Baird and Ellen Fanning provide an analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, with comprehensive analysis and reporting.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Tino Carnevale visits seed-saving experts.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates after an employee of the renowned Cuypers Diamonds is killed.

10.00 Mum. (Mls, R) Cathy has a hangover.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

11.20 Starstruck. (Ml, R) 11.45 QI. (PG, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lakes With Simon Reeve. (PG) 8.35 How To Build A Nuclear Power Station. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.45 The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery. (R) 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 12.05 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Msv, R) 1.45 The Killing. (Ma, R) 4.00 Tsunamis: Facing A Global Threat. (Ml, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun check out a company which projects floorplans and elevations onto the floor of a warehouse at 1:1 scale. Adam Dovile shows how to repair leaky pipes and gutter guards.

8.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R) A man tries to protect his family when a cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. His plan centres on the ravings of a conspiracy theorist, who claims the government is prepared to protect a select group of people. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

11.40 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Desert Worlds. Part 4 of 5.

Sir David Attenborough takes a look at how plants survive in the desert.

8.40 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy.

(2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure.

Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz.

11.15 MOVIE: Split. (2016, Malv, R) A man with 23 personalities kidnaps three girls. James McAvoy.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Graham Norton chats with Andrew Garfield, Dawn French, Channing Tatum, Rob Beckett and Natalie Imbruglia.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Becky Lucas, Peter Helliar and Al Del Bene.

10.00 Georgie Carroll: The Gloves Are Off. (Mal, R) A stand-up performance by Georgie Carroll.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures.

7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dinner.

(2017, M) 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.20 Brassic. (Final) 12.10am QI. 12.40 Community. 1.00 Parks And Recreation. 1.20 Grand Designs. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam!

5.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: God Help The Girl. (2014, M) 2.05 Hunters.

2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland St. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Sex Unlimited. 10.20 Day Of The Dead. (Premiere) 11.10 Narcos. 12.10am MOVIE: The Host. (2006, M) 2.20 The Trixie & Katya Show. 2.45 NHK World English News. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Dove. (1974) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: The Untouchables. (1987, M) 11.05 Memory Lane.

12.25am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.30 Cheers. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.30 Cheers. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger.

3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder.

5.00 JAG. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

12.30am Shopping. 1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Hoot. Continued.

(2006, PG) 7.10 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 8.55 Race. (2016, PG) 11.25 99 Homes. (2014, M) 1.30pm Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 3.35 A Monster Calls. (2016, PG) 5.35 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 7.35 Postcards From The Edge. (1990, M) 9.30 Macbeth. (2015, MA15+) 11.35 Charlie Countryman. (2013, MA15+) 1.30am Disorder. (2015, MA15+, French) 3.20 Aloys. (2016, M, Swiss German) 5.00 The Well-Digger’s Daughter.

(2011, PG, French)

7MATE (63) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00

Fishing And Adventure. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Hellfire Heroes. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Demolition NZ. 2.00 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Big Easy Motors.

3.30 The Food Dude. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Pawn Stars. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 2 Fast 2 Furious. (2003, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance. (2011, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Xena. 2.00 Hercules. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 3. (2016, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 11.00 Stunt Science. Midnight The Fix. 1.00 The Arrangement.

2.00 Below Deck Sailing Yacht. 2.50 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.00 Bakugan: Battle Planet. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 TV Shop. 5.00 Care Bears: Unlock The Magic. 5.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld.

9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier.

Noon To Be Advised. 1.00 Mom. 1.30 Seinfeld.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Mom. 11.00 Nancy Drew. Midnight Shopping.

12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs.

3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Virus.

8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum.

Midnight News. 12.15 The Virus. 12.30 Q+A Highlights. 1.00 News. 1.15 Friday Briefing. 1.45 The Virus. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 The Drum. 3.30 DW Conflict Zone. 4.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Raw Deal. (1986) 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay.

6.35 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Tia And Piujuq. (2018) 9.10 Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 10.20 Songlines. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Postcards. 8.00 Garden Gurus. 8.30 The Block.

9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 House Hunters.

11.00 Hello SA. 11.30 Tiny House, Big Living. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 5.00 Flipping Across America. 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. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

2.25pm 100 Things To Do Before High School.

2.50 Mustangs FC. 3.15 Operation Ouch! 3.30 The Dengineers. 4.30 Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad.

5.00 Malory Towers. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: This Can’t Be Happening At Macdonald Hall. (2017, PG) 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Log Horizon.

9.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.05 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 10.30 Close.

11.30 Mystery Diners. Noon Choccywoccydoodah.

12.30 The Cook Up. 1.00 Lidia’s Italy. 1.30 Beautiful Baking. 2.30 Bake With Anna. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry.

3.30 Free Range Cook. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Choccywoccydoodah. 5.00 French Food Safari.

5.30 John Torode’s Australia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 French Odyssey. 7.30 Escape To River Cottage. 8.30 World’s Most Expensive Foods. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 Gourmet Farmer. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon A Confession.

1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 2.30 Sons And Daughters.

4.30 Selling Houses Australia. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Railroad Australia. 8.30 Selling Houses Australia. 11.45 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.45am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 Late Programs.

8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News.

6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The Blame Game. 9.00 Hardgrave.

10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

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

SATURDAY, February 26 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage Goes Retro. (PG) 10.30 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 2.00 Employable Me Australia. (Mal, R) 3.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 12.

Southside Flyers v Bendigo Spirit.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Going Places. (R) 2.35 KGB: The Sword And The Shield. (PGa, R) 3.35 Nazi Megastructures: Russian War. (PGa, R) 4.30 Ethnic Business Awards. (PG, R)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes and Chipping Norton Stakes.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 Delish. 1.00 My Way. (R) 1.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther 2.

(2009, PGsv, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return) 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Left Off The Map. (R) 8.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 St10.

(PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.00 News.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.

8.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (Final, PG) The Dales are in the grip of a bitter winter and Siegfried has come down with the flu.

9.20 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Leading up to Mother’s Day, the team is forced to give up more than just cigarettes and sugar for Lent.

10.20 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 11.05 Les Misérables. (Ma, R) 12.05 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Final, M) 8.30 Eurovision: Australia Decides.

11.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 12.00 Dublin Murders. (MA15+a, R) 1.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 1.35 MOVIE: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2009, MA15+lsv, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Authorities explore a woman’s claims that she is back in Australia to bring her friends Taiwanese snacks.

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, PGhv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

10.00 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A newly paroled criminal becomes caught in a siege after the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding.

(1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance.

Toni Collette, Bill Hunter.

10.40 MOVIE: The Birdcage. (1996, Ml, R) 12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) A rough tackle brings a game of beach gridiron to a shuddering halt.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16.

Sydney FC v Melbourne City.

10.00 Ambulance Australia.

(Ma, R) The low blood sugar levels of 23-year-old type 1 diabetic have led to a dangerous seizure.

11.15 Ambulance. (Mal, R) The North West Ambulance Service is facing one of their busiest nights of the year.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Sammy J. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.50 Gavin & Stacey. 11.20 Schitt’s Creek. 11.45 Archer. 12.05am Dead Pixels.

12.30 The Young Offenders. 1.05 The Planets. 2.05 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Date My Race. 1.00 Stacey Dooley: Young And Homeless. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 WorldWatch. 4.35 RocKwiz Rewind. 5.15 RocKwiz. 6.35 Extreme Food Phobics. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Ghost Planes And The Mystery Of Flight 370. 10.05 The X-Files. 12.35am MOVIE: My Left Foot. (1989, M) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News.

4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Sydney Weekender. 1.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 2.00 Selling Houses Aust.

3.00 Harry And Meghan: Royal Rebels. 4.00 Invitation To A Royal Wedding. 5.00 Horse Racing.

Blue Diamond Stakes and Chipping Norton Stakes.

5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 The Baron. 1pm MOVIE: Arabian Adventure. (1979) 3.00 MOVIE: Frankie And Johnny. (1966) 4.50 MOVIE: Khartoum.

(1966) 7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 2.

Melbourne Rebels v Western Force. 9.45 Super Rugby Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Cheers.

10.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 11.00 Bondi Rescue. Noon Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 JAG. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Buy To Build.

3.30 Hotels By Design. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer. 5.00 Escape Fishing. 5.30 Scorpion.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 The FBI Declassified. 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.15pm Thunderbirds Are Go. 3.35 Lost In Oz. 4.30 Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 Malory Towers.

5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs.

7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The WellDigger’s Daughter. Continued. (2011, PG, French) 7.00 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 9.25 Hoot. (2006, PG) 11.05 My Big Gay Italian Wedding. (2018, M, Italian) 12.45pm M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.

(2016, PG, Hindi) 4.15 Death Defying Acts. (2007, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 T2 Trainspotting.

(2017, MA15+) 10.40 Her Smell. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Road To Adventure. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 All The Way Up. 2.30 Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Preview. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8.

Fremantle v Adelaide. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 8. Richmond v Geelong. 7.00 MOVIE: 10,000 BC. (2008, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Peaking. 2.15 Race Across The World.

3.30 Ultimate Rush. 4.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 5.00 MOVIE: Megamind.

(2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Minions. (2015, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. (2008, MA15+) 11.00 The Drop Off. 12.30am The Fix. 1.30 The Arrangement. 2.30 Very Cavallari. 3.20 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.30 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 6.55 The King Of Queens. 7.55 The Big Bang Theory. 8.20 Frasier. 9.20 Becker.

10.15 The Middle. 11.10 Brides Of Beverly Hills.

12.10pm Australian Survivor. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 2.35 Undercover Girlfriends. 3.30 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3.30pm The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Close Of Business. 5.00 ABC News.

5.30 ABC News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

6.30 Back Roads. (Final) 7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm The Cook Up. 1.00 French Odyssey. 1.30 John Torode’s Australia. 2.30 Beautiful Baking. 3.30 Bake With Anna. 4.30 Cook Like A Chef. 5.30 The River Cottage Treatment.

6.30 Hairy Bikers’ Route 66. 7.40 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food. 8.35 Inside Hotel Chocolat. 9.35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 12.30pm Nuuca. 12.40 Sisters In League. 1.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 2.00 Ice Hockey. National Hockey Super League. 4.00 Soccer. Scottish Women’s Premier League. 5.50 VICE World Of Sports. 6.20 Rivals. 6.50 News. 7.00 MOVIE: Betty Davis: They Say I’m Different. (2018, PG) 7.30 Living Black. 8.30 Eurovision: Australia Decides. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Garage Gold. 11.30 Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 The Treehouse Guys. 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 2.30 Living Alaska. 3.30 Building Alaska. 4.30 Building Off The Grid. 5.30 Masters Of Flip. 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 Weekend Live.

Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News.

2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News.

4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News.

7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, February 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Australia Remastered. (R) 3.25 Love On The Spectrum. (R) 4.25 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 5.30 Nigella At My Table. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News.

9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News.

12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Cycling.

AusCycling Mountain Bike National C’ships.

H’lights. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Nazi Megastructures: Russian War. (PGa, R)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Strange Magic.

(2015, PGav, R) 3.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Drive TV. 10.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00 NRL Women’s Premiership. St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans. 1.50 NRL Women’s Premiership. Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos. 3.40 NRL Women’s Premiership.

Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels. 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen.

8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG) 3.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) 8.30 Troppo. (Premiere, Mal) A PI searches for a missing tech pioneer.

9.30 Killing Eve. (Return, MA15+v) Eve is on a revenge mission.

10.15 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (Mdls, R) 11.15 Harrow. (Madnsv, R) 12.10 Mum. (Mls, R) 12.40 Shetland. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Keeping Australia Safe. (Final, Mad, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Treasures Of Arabia. (PG) 8.30 Atilla’s Forbidden Tomb. (M) 10.05 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 11.10 Mary Beard’s Shock Of The Nude. (MA15+ans, R) 1.20 Michael Mosley: Make Me. (PG, R) 2.15 Michael Mosley: Make Me Live Forever. (PG, R) 3.10 Michael Mosley: Make Me Stay Awake. (PG, R) 4.05 Two Sisters, One Body. (Mal, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. (PG) Hosted by Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger.

8.45 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege. (MA15+alv) Takes a look at the 1993 Cangai siege, the culmination of a murder spree that claimed the lives of five people.

10.15 Born To Kill? Ted Bundy. (MA15+av) 11.15 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av) Part 1 of 2.

12.15 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Dr Colin Manock.

11.20 The First 48. (Mav) 12.10 Shallow Grave. (Mav, R) 1.00 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways find themselves stranded in Far North Queensland.

9.00 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+v) A mentally-ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Caught in this cynical existence, one bad decision starts a chain reaction of horrific events. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz.

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

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Compass.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets. 9.25 Catalyst. 10.25 Richard Leplastrier: Framing The View. 11.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.15am MOVIE: The Dinner.

(2017, M) 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks. 2pm Nuts And Bolts. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 RocKwiz. 4.50 RocKwiz Salutes The Bowl. 6.30 Eurovision: Australia Decides. 9.05 The Story Of Late Night.

9.55 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 10.45 Dark Side Of Football. 11.35 Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex. 12.55am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Shopping. 10.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 2.15 Going Solo In Japan: Wonders Of Kyushu 2.

(Return) 2.45 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.15 MOVIE: Ocean’s 11. (1960, PG) 6.00 Dog Patrol.

7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Railroad Australia.

9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Rainbow Country. 11.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.20pm Explore. 12.30 Garden Gurus. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) 3.00 MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 5.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. (2014, M) 9.35 Chicago P.D. 10.35 House.

11.35 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Bondi Rescue. 10.00 iFish Summer. 10.30 Reel Action. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Destination Dessert. 12.30pm Scorpion. 2.30 Pooches At Play. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Women.

Round 13. Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.45pm Odd Squad. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Top Jobs For Dogs. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Race.

Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 A Monster Calls. (2016, PG) 9.40 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 11.40 Aloys. (2016, M, Swiss German) 1.20pm Lucky Grandma. (2019, M, Mandarin) 2.55 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 5.25 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 6.50 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 8.30 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+) 10.35 Their Finest.

(2016, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Preview. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Ultimate Fishing. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Fish Of The Day. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8.

Collingwood v Western Bulldogs. 5.00 Fishing Addiction. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football.

AFL Women’s. Round 8. GWS Giants v Carlton. 9.00 MOVIE: Fast Five. (2011, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Ironman. Nutri-Grain Next Gen Series. 2.00 Liquid Science. 2.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 4.00 MOVIE: The Road To El Dorado. (2000) 5.45 MOVIE: Astro Boy. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013, M) 10.00 MOVIE: After Earth. (2013, M) Midnight The Fix. 1.00 The Arrangement. 2.00 Very Cavallari.

2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Brides Of Beverly Hills. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Neighbours.

10.30 Australian Survivor. Noon The Middle.

1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 13.

Cairns Taipans v Melbourne United. 5.00 Friends.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven.

(2001, M) 3.40 Big Bang. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 2pm ABC News. 2.30 Sovereignty: 50 Years Of The Tent Embassy. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 The Virus. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Back Roads. (Final) 10.00 ABC Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Inside Hotel Chocolat. 2.30 Martha Bakes. 3.30 Beautiful Baking. 4.30 Eating Inn. 5.30 Minjiba Entertains. (Premiere) 6.00 Cook And The Chef. 6.30 Yotam’s Mediterranean. 7.30 Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts. 8.00 Australia’s Food Bowl. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes. 9.40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

11.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.15 Football. CAFL. 12.45pm Motor Racing. W Series.

Round 3. Highlights. 1.15 Soccer. Serie A Femminile.

3.00 Rugby Union. Monsoon Rugby Union. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 Going Native.

6.30 News. 6.40 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 7.40 Etthen Heldeli: Caribou Eaters. 8.30 Muhammad Ali. 10.25 MOVIE: American Gangster.

(2007, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Maine Cabin Masters. 11.00 House Hunters Reno. Noon The Treehouse Guys. 1.00 Garage Gold. 1.30 Heritage Hunters. 2.00 Masters Of Flip.

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 Five Day Flip. 10.30 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 News. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 7.00 Sharri. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 MH370: The Final Search. 10.30 The Blame Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

MONDAY, February 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 2.00 Shetland. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 5.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 12.55 Al Jazeera. 1.55 The Royals And The Tabloids.

(PGas, R) 2.50 Going Places. (R) 3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Trains. (R) 4.10 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Preacher’s Sin. (2015, Mav, R) 2.00 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight.

(PGls, R) 1.45 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.30 Ent. 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 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (Return) 8.30 Four Corners.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 The Missing Children. (Ma) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R) 11.35 Q+A. (R) 12.40 Shetland. (Mal, R) 1.40 International Jazz Day Melbourne. (R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Heritage Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PG) 9.30 The Great House Revival. (PGav, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv) 12.05 Wisting. (Mav, R) 1.00 Unit One. (MA15+a, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Malv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Madl) The recruits face a high adrenaline task as they leap from a moving zodiac into a moving helicopter.

9.00 The Amazing Race. (PGl) While racing through Scotland in February of 2020, the teams receive some shocking news.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Resident. (Return, M) The hospital is subjected to a cyber attack.

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

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) 9.00 La Brea. (Mv) 10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Botched. (Mlmn, R) 11.20 Bluff City Law. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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.

7.30 Australian Survivor.

Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia.

(Premiere) Two teams go head-to-head in a battle of wits that has them trying to fool the opposition.

9.40 FBI: Most Wanted.

(MA15+v) The team searches for a businessman wanted for murder and an embezzlement scheme.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 The Planets. 8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

9.20 Grand Designs. 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.55 QI. 12.30am Escape From The City. 1.25 Community. 1.50 Parks And Recreation. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Front Up. 12.30 SBS Courtside. 1.00 Basketball. NBA. Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers. 3.30 Dead Set On Life. 3.55 WorldWatch.

5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland St. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Derry Girls.

10.25 VICE. (Final) 10.55 High Society. 11.20 Sex Tape UK. 12.20am 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 A Confession. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Selling Houses Australia. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Cold Case. 11.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow.

3.20 MOVIE: The Lady With A Lamp. (1951) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Raisin. 8.30 Poirot. 10.40 Law & Order.

11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16. Sydney FC v Melbourne City. Replay. 10.30 JAG. 11.30 Cheers.

Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 L.A.’s Finest.

4.10 Walker, Texas Ranger. 5.05 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. Continued. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.30 Jour De Fete. (1949, French) 10.00 The Rocket. (2013, M) 11.50 Amour. (2012, M, French) 2.10pm Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 3.50 Little Nicolas On Holiday. (2014, PG, French) 5.40 The Crossing.

(2020, PG, Norwegian) 7.30 This Must Be The Place. (2011, M) 9.35 Monsoon. (2018, R) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Demolition NZ. 2.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Big Easy Motors. 4.30 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers.

8.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious 6. (2013, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Xena. 2.00 Hercules. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops.

8.30 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 10.50 Young Sheldon. 11.15 Raymond. 11.45 Weird Science.

12.15am The Fix. 1.10 The Sex Clinic. 2.05 Social Fabric. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon Instinct. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 The Breakfast Couch. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Bake With Anna. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Free Range Cook. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Just Jen. 5.00 French Food Safari.

5.30 John Torode’s Australia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea. 7.30 Food Fight Club. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes. 9.35 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.05 Gourmet Farmer. 10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Going Native. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe.

3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Colony. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Flip Or Flop. 10.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Getaway. Noon Building Alaska. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 1.30 Five Day Flip. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Bargain Block. 9.30 Two Steps Home. 10.30 Texas Flip And Move Specials. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 MH370: The Final Search.

2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live.

4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin.

7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, March 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 3.00 News. 4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, 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 PBS News. (R) 2.00 The Royals And The Tabloids. (Ma, R) 2.50 Going Places. (R) 3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Super Yachts. (PGa, R) 4.10 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Maid Of Honor. (2006, Mv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 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. (PGv) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Outback Ringer. (PG) 8.30 Catalyst.

9.25 Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight. (PGl) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Shetland. (Ma, R) 1.10 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Ruth Jones. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Framed. (PGa) Part 3 of 4.

10.00 The Feed.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R) 11.30 Shadow Lines. (Malsv) 12.20 The Night Manager. (Mv, R) 2.05 Miniseries: The Victim. (Ma, R) 4.10 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+ans, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Friction among the celebrity recruits explodes as leadership is put to the test.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) After witnessing a sniper shooting, the team searches for the shooter.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force.

(1973, MA15+v, R) A detective investigates some mysterious murders. Clint Eastwood.

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

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy. (PG, R) 11.00 Mr Mayor. (PGa) 11.25 The Village. (Mas) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Delish. (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 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 NCIS. Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a deadly biotoxin while investigating the death of an intruder at Quantico.

9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) The team comes to the aid of a US ambassador whose daughter has gone missing.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Gavin & Stacey. 9.45 Schitt’s Creek. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.20 Starstruck. 11.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.30am Plebs. 12.55 Community. 1.15 Parks And Recreation. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks. Replay. 2.00 Rum: The Thirsty Road. 2.30 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 3.00 Video Game Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland St. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Punk. 9.30 Secret World Of Las Vegas. (Final) 10.25 Stacey Dooley: Spy Cams And Creep Catchers. 11.20 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 A Confession. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Selling Houses Australia.

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 Selling Houses Aust.

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 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles.

10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 A-League Highlights Show. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.30 Cheers. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 6.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: The Iceman. (2012, MA15+) 4.15 Walker, Texas Ranger. 5.10 JAG.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 7.40 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 9.30 Little Nicolas On Holiday. (2014, PG, French) 11.20 A Brother’s Love. (2019, M, French Canadian) 1.30pm Jungle Book. (1942, PG) 3.30 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 5.20 Loving. (2016, PG) 7.35 Wild Rose. (2018, M) 9.30 Tove. (2020, M, Swedish) 11.25 Carol. (2015, M) 1.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Demolition NZ. 2.00 Leepu And Pitbull.

3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Big Easy Motors. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Xena. 2.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series.

Grand Prix of St Petersburg. H’lights. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 GC Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: G.I. Joe: Retaliation. (2013, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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

8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle.

11.00 Frasier. Noon Instinct. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Mom. 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. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 The Anxiety Project.

(Premiere) 8.30 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30.

2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Bake With Anna. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Free Range Cook. 4.00 Mystery Diners.

4.30 Just Jen. 5.00 French Food Safari. 5.30 John Torode’s Australia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea. 7.30 Wok X Pot. 8.00 A Girl’s Guide. 8.30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia. 9.00 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection.

9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked!

3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Rise Up. 8.50 The Beach. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 The Night Manager. 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Tiny House, Big Living. Noon House Hunters.

1.00 Texas Flip And Move Specials. 2.00 Bargain Block. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 5.00 Two Steps Home.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 Your Home Made Perfect. 9.50 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, March 2 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

(R) 11.00 And We Danced. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch.

(PG, R) 2.00 Shetland. (Ma, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.55 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 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 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Insight. (R) 3.10 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 3.15 World’s Most Luxurious… (PGn, R) 4.10 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Nanny Killer. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Casey Kasem. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGv, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 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 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 9.00 Starstruck. (Ml) 9.25 QI. (PG) 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 11.55 Shetland. (Final, PG, R) 12.55 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (Mdls, R) 1.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (PG) 8.30 Then And Now: Heathrow Airport. (PG) 9.30 Hidden Assets. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 In Therapy. (Mals) 11.55 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+av, R) 1.05 The Good Fight. (Mal, R) 2.05 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+s, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Madlv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Police Strike Force. (Premiere, Ma) The story of police investigations.

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.00 Under Investigation. (MA15+av) 10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Forensics: The Real CSI. (Mav) 11.40 Grand Hotel. (Mv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Garden Gurus Moments. (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. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for an ambulance service.

8.30 Bull. (Ma) The team represents a financial investor accused of running a Ponzi scheme with his father.

10.30 This Is Us. (Ms) Nicky, Rebecca and Miguel go on a road trip.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 I’m Wanita. 9.30 The Romantics And Us. (Final) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.25 Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets. 12.20am Community. 12.45 Parks And Recreation. 1.05 ABC News Update. 1.10 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Basketball. NBA. Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers. Replay. 2.00 The Last Shot. 2.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 Rise. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland St. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Wellington Paranormal. 9.00 Searching For The Tassie Tiger. 9.30 MOVIE: Take Shelter. (2011, M) 11.50 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 A Confession. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Sydney Weekender.

2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Selling Houses Australia. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 9.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Happy Go Lovely. (1951) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 House.

11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 iFish Summer Series. 8.30 Cheers. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 SEAL Team.

12.10am Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Little Nicolas On Holiday. Continued. (2014, PG, French) 7.30 Loving. (2016, PG) 9.45 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 11.35 Curse Of The Golden Flower. (2006, M, Mandarin) 1.40pm The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 3.30 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 5.20 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.30 True Grit.

(2010, M) 9.30 Ellie And Abbie. (2020, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game.

Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Demolition NZ. 2.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Big Easy Motors. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars.

5.00 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Desert Collectors. 10.30 Extreme Unboxing. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Xena. 2.00 Hercules. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 RBT. 8.00 Territory Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Mercury Rising. (1998, M) 10.45 Young Sheldon.

11.10 Raymond. 11.40 Weird Science. 12.10am The Fix. 1.05 Reverie. 2.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Instinct. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory.

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. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm State Of The Union. 2.30 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 ABC News Video Lab. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Bake With Anna. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Free Range Cook. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Just Jen. 5.00 French Food Safari.

5.30 John Torode’s Australia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea. 7.30 Remarkable Places To Eat. 8.40 James Martin’s American Adventures. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm First School At Middle Beach. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Country Music.

8.30 Going Native. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Muhammad Ali. 11.25 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30pm The Treehouse Guys.

1.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 1.40 Your Home Made Perfect. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold.

4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 5.00 Country House Hunters Australia. 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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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 News. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.30 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.30 The Front Page. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, March 3 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

PRIME7 (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story.

(R) 10.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 11.00 Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight. (PGl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 2.00 Shetland. (Final, PG, R) 3.00 News.

4.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 One Plus One. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. (R) 2.00 The Royals And The Tabloids. (Ma, R) 2.50 Going Places. (R) 3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R) 4.10 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Murder By Numbers. (2002, Malsv, R) 2.30 Harbour Cops. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 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 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Q+A. Public affairs program.

9.35 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One: Amani Haydar.

10.05 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Catalyst. (R) 12.25 The Missing Children. (Ma, R) 1.50 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv, R) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG) 8.30 The Royals: Keeping The Crown. (Premiere, PG) 9.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+dsv) 12.00 Partisan. (MA15+v) 12.55 Beforeigners. (Mal, R) 3.35 Blinded. (Mdls, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (Madls, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature.

5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Miniseries: Showtrial. (Malsv) Part 3 of 5. With the murder trial fast approaching, Cleo must confront a fresh press scandal that throws a new and damning light on Talitha’s motives.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 To Be Advised.

1.10 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 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Malv) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.45 The Horn. (Malm, 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 First Dates Australia. Singles in search of love are brought together at a restaurant for a blind first date.

8.30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia.

Celebrities share their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.40 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Baez and Danny search for a killer.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Hard Quiz.

9.45 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.15 QI. 10.45 Doctor Who. 11.50 Live At The Apollo. 12.35am Would I Lie To You? 1.05 Community. 1.25 Parks And Recreation. 1.50 Plebs. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

Noon Jasper And Errol’s First Time. 1.00 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science. 1.30 Most Expensivest. 2.00 Gaycation. 2.50 Cyberwar. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland St. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Chasing Famous. 11.00 The Feed. 11.30 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 Honour.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Selling Houses Australia.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently.

12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 4.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Face Of Fu Manchu. (1965, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 DCI Banks. 10.40 House. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder.

5.00 JAG. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 NCIS. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 4.00 Walker, Texas Ranger.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

4.30pm Little Lunch. 4.45 Odd Squad. 5.00 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.25 School Of Rock. 6.00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories.

7.35 The Flamin’ Thongs. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.00 Hank Zipzer. 9.25 Find Me In Paris. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Thief Lord. Continued. (2006, PG) 7.25 About Elly.

(2009, PG, Persian) 9.35 Jungle Book. (1942, PG) 11.35 The Belier Family. (2014, M, French) 1.35pm Loving. (2016, PG) 3.50 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 5.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 7.30 Flawless. (2007, M) 9.30 God’s Own Country. (2017, MA15+) 11.30 The Sex Of The Angels. (2012, MA15+, Spanish) 1.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Storage Wars. 1.30 Extreme Unboxing. 2.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Big Easy Motors. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Pawn Stars South Africa. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 9.50 MOVIE: The Rookie. (1990, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Xena. 2.00 Hercules. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon.

7.30 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Jumper. (2008, M) 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight The Fix. 1.00 Reverie. 2.00 Below Deck Sailing Yacht. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory.

1.30 Friends. 2.00 Mom. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.30 Foreign Correspondent. 1.00 News.

1.15 The Business. 1.30 7.30. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Bake With Anna. 3.00 Cook’s Pantry. 3.30 Free Range Cook. 4.00 Mystery Diners. 4.30 Just Jen. 5.00 French Food Safari.

5.30 John Torode’s Australia. 6.30 Cook And The Chef. 7.00 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Sea. 7.30 The Chronicles Of Nadiya. (Premiere) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 9.40 Poh’s Kitchen. 10.10 Gourmet Farmer.

10.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Going Native. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Tribal. 9.20 MOVIE: Dog Eat Dog. (2016, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Home Town. 1.00 Garage Gold. 1.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 2.00 Caribbean Life. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 The Vanilla Ice Project. 4.30 Tiny House, Big Living. 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 Flipping Across America. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Housing boom has cemented TAFE NSW as hot property TAFE NSW graduate Sabina Brodie is happy to be joining the booming property industry on the north coast after graduating

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Rae Saheli, Blue Shattered, 2020

Northern Rivers Community Gallery Ballina presents four exciting new solo exhibitions from artists across the region that explore the female body, cultural and emotional connections to land, and experimental mark-making through painting, photography and sculpture.

Engage with innovative and challenging ideas and visit the gallery in March.

Lauren McCartney, Bloom, 2021

Celebrating talent Verringern | Judith Leuenberger Inspired by the North Yorkshire stormy skies from where the artist is from, this exhibition of landscape Judith Leuenberger’s fascination with nature’s changing moods. These paintings explore the quality of light in the Australian skies compared with the moody and often turbulent British skies.

Dressed for Desire | Lauren McCartney Dressed for Desire explores the guilt associated with the stillness of the female body during lockdown periods and the pressure put on women to not only survive Covid-19 as we do so. Drawing from indulgence, excess and the abject, the body is framed as absurd homewares in a parody of women’s roles.

12 Gauge | Rae Saheli Rae Saheli’s work is in which she uses a 12-gauge shot gun aimed at various supports to create explosive and gestural artworks. Saheli has been using this technique since 2019 and it represents a synthesis between her passion for

the sport of shooting and the power of art to be at once dynamic and beautiful.

Wun-ga-li Ngurrambaa Winanga-li (Return to Birthplace to listen, hear, know, remember) | Debbie Taylor-Worley Returning to Gamilaraay country in order to reconnect both bodily and spiritually to the places of my Ancestors and sites childhood, TaylorWorley has sat in Winanga-li, the principle of sitting meditatively on Country, to listen, learn and to remember.

The work incorporates weaving and embroidery techniques, drawing attention to the cultural practices of the artist’s female ancestors. Each work has been created in,

waterways on country, women’s responsibility to protect the waterways.

All exhibitions open Wednesday 9 March and continue until Sunday 1 May. screening of the exhibition will be viewable on the NRCG website from 5.30pm Thursday 17 March.

The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and weekends from 9.30am until 1pm.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

56 MOTORING NEWS & REVIEWS

NEW PEUGEOT 5008 MODEL: THE GT SPORT

Take a family hatchback add sporting looks more power, and you get the Hyundai i20 N

2022 HYUNDAI i20N

EWAN KENNEDY

EWAN KENNEDY

Peugeot Australia has launched an additional model to its Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV range the 5008 GT Sport. It’s powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine 133kW and maximum torque of 250Nm. It drives through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The i20 N is Hyundai’s

The Peugeot 5008 GT Sport has a ‘Black Pack’. Featured that’s standard across the GT Sport variants, it includes blacked-out trim features and distinctive black 19-inch ‘Washington’ diamond-cut alloy wheels The 5008 SUV GT Sport has Nappa leather appointed upholstery, with heated front seats and 8-way electronic adjustment and massage function for the driver, plus a sleek panoramic opening glass sunroof as standard.

Kate Gillis, Managing Director Peugeot Australia, said: “Since launching the GT Sport variant across the 2008 and 3008 SUV ranges earlier this year, we have seen an overwhelmingly positive reception and increased demand for the topping variant.

“Introducing the GT Sport variant to the 5008 SUV range, will provide customers the luxury features and distinctive style that has become so popular amongst our discerning SUV buyers with the practicality and space of a seven-seat vehicle.”

MODEL RANGE Peugeot 5008 1.6 GT 2WD petrol: $51,990 Peugeot 5008 2.0 GT 2WD diesel: $59,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Peugeot dealer for drive-away prices.

are assured it can run with its N stablemates, “delivering its speed and performance with a fun personality that turns every trip into a Special Stage” according to Hyundai.

(Note that ‘light’ means ‘small’ in this category of vehicles.)

At this stage the i20 N is offered in a single grade, we have queried the Australian importer about other grades, but were told that’s all they will divulge at this time.

In any case the single and the major emphasis is on high performance - which is exactly what lovers of hot cars are looking for.

Important features include Launch Control, an auto rev-matching function for the manual transmission, and a three-mode stability control system as is used in other Hyundai N cars.

By the way the ’N’ designation indicates both Hyundai’s Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea. It was also the famed Nurburgring in Germany where many tested to their limit in a wide variety of road conditions.

Note that the Nurburgring is a public road so if you happen to be in Germany you may care to have a fang there. Just keep an eye on your mirrors in case something very quick suddenly come up behind you…

STYLING Hyundai i20 is a neat looking small car even in its standard format.

Changes to upgrade it to the N include a different grille inspired by the WRC models, a rear spoiler, built-in rear diffuser and a large single exhaust. The in red. The 18-inch alloys are in grey matte with N-branded centre

doesn’t sound overly busy - even though it is.

On typical European motorway speeds of 140 to 160km/h it’s going to sound very busy.

And if you’re lucky enough to be driving on unrestricted sections of German autobahnen the engine is going to spend a lot of time at 6000rpm. Don’t know if that would be doing the fuel consumption at lot of good. But who cares, smile and enjoy

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The i20 N is offered in a range of ten colours including two shades of red.

INTERIOR Performance Blue highlights throughout the cabin make a statement. The interior plastics and surfaces are rather hard to the touch, but keep in mind this isn’t a luxury car.

A variety of textures visually make it look more a little further upmarket.

A leather/cloth combination upholstery that’s of a reasonable quality. Keep in mind that this is a budget priced car. But may we suggest you check this for yourself when doing your checks on which car you’re considering buying.

A cubby under the centre stack is big enough for to hold a large phone. There are cupholders between the front seats and a small cubby under the frontcentre armrest. There are bottle holders in the front and rear doors.

INFOTAINMENT There are twin 10.25 inch displays, one for instruments, the other for the infotainment touchscreen. The displays are excellent and can be read with a minimum of distraction for the driver.

As seems to happen all too often, the DAB+ digital radio drops out more often than not.

To the extent I found myself saying f### off

and giving up. Instead listening to the Bose seven-speaker sound system which produces decent sound. More speakers would be welcome, but I guess this is a car built down to a relatively low price.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) and satellite navigation are standard. There’s a Qi wireless charger.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The Hyundai i20 N is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbopetrol. Power is 150kW between 5500 and 6000rpm. Peak torque is 275Nm from 1750 to 4500rpm. An overboost function increases maximum torque to 304Nm under full throttle between 2000 and 4000rpm.

The only transmission is a six-speed manual transmission - Yippee it’s set up for real drivers! It powers the front wheels by way of a sporting Torsen mechanical limited-slip diff.

Upgrades to handle the extra power and torque of the ’N’ include a reinforced clutch, improved friction materials and redesigned synchros.

SAFETY As we went to press the latest Hyundai i20 range hadn’t been crash tested by either ANCAP or Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: Front, front-side and curtain airbags

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection Driver inattention monitoring Lane-keep assist Lane following assist Blind-spot monitoring Automatic high-beam Assist Rear occupant alert Speed sign recognition Intelligent speed limit assist DRIVING It’s all about fun, and plenty of it. Though based on a standard city and suburban car the guys and gals at Namyang and at Hyundai Australia have done an excellent job of giving the i20 N a tyre noise on coarsechip roads are certainly what you expect in a sporting car, which but may not appeal to passenger, especially during long trips.

The six-speed manual is easy to use. In our test car the clutch didn’t start to engage till the pedal was almost all the way up. After a while this was no longer an irritation.

Gearing is low and at 110km/h in sixth in top gear the engine is at nearly 3000rpm. It

the ride!

The i20 N’s powertrain is Euro saving idle stop/start technology. Fuel use is quoted as 6.9L/100km on the combined cycle.

During our test period covering over 450 kilometres we used nine to eleven litres per hundred around town, dropping to six to seven litres on the open road.

The 2022 Hyundai i20 N is covered by a kilometre warranty.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever SUMMING UP You get a lot of sporting driving in this highly N and those who need/ want a family car with plenty of get up and go at a relatively modest price should certainly add it to their shopping list.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Hyundai i20 N: $32,490 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

MOTORING NEWS 57

Cargo carrying is a major feature of the new Ford Ranger

NEW FORD RANGER

EWAN KENNEDY

created more room in the bins underneath the rear seats allowing for

Ford tells us its nextgeneration Ranger will be used for work, family or play. So, it’s designed to be functional, convenient and durable.

It will have an array of organisation and storage solutions to secure accessories a cinch.

There are tie-downs in the bed, and the Wildtrak variant has external tie-down rails and sliding cleats that can be adjusted into nine positions to help secure odd-shaped cargo.

Inside there’s under-seat storage, retractable drink holders and many cubby holes.

There’s room under the bonnet for a second battery, and the Wildtrak optional auxiliary switch bank making it easier to install accessories like driving lights, a winch and more.

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bins while still allowing the seats to be dropped in place.

Customers can personalise their Ranger with a range of as many as 600 factorybacked work, urban and adventure accessories, depending on the market.

These accessories include those developed in collaboration with global off-road icon, ARB 4x4 Accessories.

The ARB 4x4 Accessories and Ford collaboration will

access step makes climbing up into the cargo box simple. The easy-lift tailgate can be raised and lowered with one hand and doubles as a mobile workbench.

As the Ranger is 50mm wider, the cargo box can accommodate a

standard European pallet (1,200mm x 800mm) in the bed. Load box length is between 1,544mm and 2,305mm depending on the variant.

Durable plastic box top and tail gate capping protect the load box edges and tailgate upper

edge from damage.

Load box access caps are removable plastic caps that cover structural attachment points for aftermarket accessories like canopies and equipment crossbars for camping and adventure gear.

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initially roll out in select markets.

1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula In 1967 General Motors, caught produced its answer to the Ford Mustang.

It was the F-body Camaro/Firebird.

Although the Pontiac division wanted a car which aped the Chevrolet Corvette they were forced to accept a Comaro clone with a few cosmetic changes designed to give the car a somewhat distinctive appearance. It must

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To further rub salt into the wound the prototype two-seater based around the Corvette, which the Pontiac Division had secretly developed, appeared on the market at a later date with changes to the lighting and grille as the facelifted Corvette for 1968.

Whilst it was slightly more expensive than either the Mustang or Camaro, the Firebird with the added option of a 6.55-litre V8 engine sold well. To reach 50,000 units within 10 weeks of its launch and top 113,000 units in 12 months, although behind the 200,000 plus Comaro’s sales, indicated good public acceptance.

Even though it was a more expensive car amongst the choice of

muscle cars available to the American buyer Firebird was a fast, reliable and good handling car that got favourable mentions whenever the subject of magazine road-tests.

In 1968 the addition of a three-speed automatic transmission in place of the standard GM twospeed issue added further to its appeal. In 1969 the this model was done. As well as a few centimetres increase in length and

track measurements, the changes included a new engine with aluminium pistons, heavy-duty rockers, aluminium intake manifold and a new cam system.

As the GM ‘no race edict’ was still in force this car was not destined for the racetrack. But it still wasn’t the ultimate Firebird which was just around the corner.

Pontiac had planned a completely new model – TransAm.

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

58 MOTORING NEWS

PHILLIP ISLAND EWAN KENNEDY

Over the long weekend of March 11-13, the Phillip Island Classic ‘Festival of Motorsport’ will again become a major Victorian attraction at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit with more than 400 spectacular historic vehicles from the early 50’s to the late 80’s racing.

Organisers of the event, the Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR), supported by long time sponsors, CoolDrive, Penrite and that along with the 400 entries for the three-day event there will be some 240 entrants practising at the Island Grand Prix Circuit on the Thursday this year under the direction of the VHRR. Throughout the weekend there will be a series of special races including a commemorative race for the XUI Holden marking the 50th Anniversary of motoring legend Peter Brock’s 1st win at Bathurst in 1972. Special guest, Bev Brock, will be at the circuit to present the trophy to the winner of this event.

Two feature races will be held on the Saturday for Q & R Racing and QR Sports categories including Guido Belgiorno-Netti’s spectacular 1985 Ferrari 156/86 F1.

Feature races over 12 laps on the Sunday will include Q & A Touring cars, Group S Sports Cars and Touring cars over 2 litres. Australian Champion Larry Perkins will race against son Jack for the Some 56 Formula Fords will also grid up for two feature races on the Sunday to compete for the Perkins Cup. The weekend promises to be a welcome return to exciting racing in what is regarded as the largest historic racing event in the Southern Hemisphere with past and present champions of the sport.

Tickets for the weekend of spectacular historic motorsport will be available at the circuit gate.

Huge front and streamlined rear, this highperformance British means business

ASTON MARTIN DBX707

EWAN KENNEDY

The new Aston Martin DBX707 SUV promises to supply blistering performance, as well as style supreme luxury.

Aston Martin CEO, Tobias Moers, said of the DBX707: introduction the DBX has represented Aston Martin’s dynamic and design values in a way that proves not all SUVs have to conform to the same compromises.

With the DBX707 we have pushed the boundaries in every area to create a car which sets new standards of performance and desirability.

The fastest, most powerful, best handling and most engaging car of its kind, it propels Aston Martin to the pinnacle of SUV performance”.

The DBX’s 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 features ball-bearing turbos and a bespoke engine calibration to produce 707PS and 900Nm. That means increases of 157PS and 200Nm over the standard DBX V8.

A ‘wet clutch’ automatic transmission is capable of handling the greatly increased torque loadings compared with a regular torque converter automatic. This transmission has much faster gear changes than the torque converter transmission.

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Sport seats are standard, Comfort seats are available as a no-cost option. All seat options come with 16way electric adjustment plus heating in front and rear as standard.

Aston Martin says:

has a zero to 100 km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

The DBX707’s has carbon ceramic brakes, 420mm front and 390mm rear. Revisions to the braking system improve pedal feel and braking response.

Wheels are 22-inch and offered in a choice of Sport and Ribbon designs. There’s the option of 23-inch with a choice of textured black or satin black with diamond turned highlights.

We are told the 23inch wheels also bring improved steering response, better primary body control - and improved lap times should you care to participate in track days.

Torque distribution front-to-rear remains fully automatic, with the ability to send up to 100% of the torque to the rear axle on demand.

Enhancements to the Dynamic Drive modes include Race Start which

is available in GT Sport and Sport+ modes to maximise off-the-line acceleration. Revised active logic in the all-wheel drive system transfer case achieves greater harmony and precise control between the driveline and the ESP system, for a more natural, sports car-like driving experience.

The Aston Martin DBX has a larger front grille, new air intakes and brake cooling ducts and a new front splitter

model in the DBX range, the DBX707 is poised to continue the multi-award-winning achievements of Aston which has achieved more than 3000 sales production and scooped a host of accolades.

These include ‘Best Luxury SUV’ at the GQ Car Awards, Top Gear’s ‘Super SUV of the Year’ award and back-toback wins in PR Arabia National Auto Award ‘Best Super Luxury SUV’ category.”

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February 24, 2022

60 RURAL

Recent Cattle Market Reports

LISMORE 230 CATTLE were sold at the Lismore Saleyards on Tuesday 15/2/22. Quality was good and prices remained high.

Weaner steers with weight and freshness sold from $5.65 to $7.30/kg for returns of $1800 to $2145.

Medium and Lightweight Steers ranged from $7.50 to $9.10/kg, depending on breed and quality, $1200 to $1800.

Heifers also sold well with most in the $6.00 to $7.20/kg range, Grant and Amanda Ranfords’

Simmental X Heifer, $2105.

Heavy Beef cows sold from $3.30 to $3.76/kg, most in the $1600 to $2173 range.

Bullocks 439.2c/kg 735.8kg - $3,231.78 p/hd.

A/c S & P Wratten sold Brahman Cross Bullocks 439.2c/kg averaged 688.8kg - $3,024.99 p/hd.

A/c Bregot Grazing sold Angus Cross Steers 430.2c/ kg averaged 581.3kg - $2,500.54 p/hd.

A/c B Cox sold Brahman Cross Steer 444.2c/kg averaged 586.7kg - $2,605.97 p/hd.

A/c R & C Killen sold an Angus/Brahman Steer 439.2c/kg weighed 675kg - $2,964.60.

A/c SJ Hyatt sold Charbray Steers 550.2c/kg averaged 430kg - $2,365.86 p/hd.

A/c SJ Hyatt sold a Charbray Cow 388c/kg weighed

600kg - $2,328.00.

A/c J & FL Buchanan sold Angus Cows 375.2c/kg averaged 580.8kg - $2,179.29 p/hd.

A/c Brett Tibbett sold an Angus Cross Cow 379.2c/ kg weighed 730kg - $2,768.16.

A/c DJ Marshall Trust sold an Angus Bull 338.2c/kg weighed 1060kg - $3,584.92.

A/c DM Plumb & JM Walker sold Angus/Limousin Steer 650.2c/kg averaged 276.7kg $1,798.89 p/hd.

reached a top of 724.2c/kg.

Bull prices saw an increase with 31 head sold reaching a top of 396.2c/kg and average of 345.2c/kg and 714kg. Steer prices were easier this week with lighter steers up to 250kg seeing an average of 734.1c/kg and top price of 936.2c/kg.

Heavier steers over 250kg averaged 566.0c/kg and topped their market at 842.2c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 418.1c/kg.

Vealer prices were stronger this week with 368 head yarded. Lighter vealer up to 250kg averaged 733.4c/kg and reached a top of 980.2c/kg.

Heavier vealer over 250kg averaged 641.1c/kg with a top price of 784.2c/kg.

T&W McCormack and Ramsey and Bulmer held a joint store sale on Friday 18 February with 1,999 head sold on the day. Steers topped their category at 930.0c/

kg and averaged 709.0c/kg and 272kg. Heifers reached a top of 808.2c/kg and averaged 681.6c/kg and 254kg.

Cows saw a top of $2,220.00 per head whilst cows and calves topped their market at $3,350.00.

On Saturday 19 February, NRLX hosted the annual Yulgilbar Commercial female sale for the second year with a large crowd in attendance.

Over 430 top quality heifers and cows and calves went under the hammer on the day. Cows and calves saw a top return of $4,020.00 while PTIC heifers reached a jaw dropping top return of $4,950.00.

This week will see T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer hold a joint breeder sale on Friday 25 February. Over 500 quality PTIC heifers and cows and calves are expected to be offered with further bookings welcome.

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GRAFTON THERE were 298 head yarded at Grafton Fat Cattle Sale 15th February 2022.

Export cattle made up the bulk of the offering this week, both prime Bullocks and Cows were well represented. With the bigger numbers came the extra competition for Bullocks, with the best reaching 444.2c/kg and many sales realising over $3,000. Good Cows saw more competition but rates remained firm to see a top of 388c/kg. Young cattle were a bit hit and miss due to the lack of numbers.

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CASINO AGENTS yarded a total of 1,276 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 16 February. There were increased numbers of young cattle, and grown cattle were also in larger numbers. The yarding of young cattle consisted mainly of vealers, along with a fair penning of light yearlings.

Quality was good with mainly well presented young cattle offered. There was a good supply of medium weight vealers, and fewer light weights through the sale.

Cow prices were stronger again this week averaging 363.7c/kg and reaching a top price of 408.2c/kg.

Heifer prices held firm to slightly dearer with lighter heifers up to 250kg averaging 723.9c/kg and topping their category at 852.2c/kg.

Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 541.5c/kg and

If you are considering selling, or are curious about the value of your rural property, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with JoJo & the team at Farrell McCrohon. We’re little bit of body text as we’re sure often askedAdd aboutamarket trends; right now, you’re aware, the rural property market is red hot. In particular, we are also seeing colossal demand for homes on 10 to 100 acres between $550,000 to $800,000.Nearly all rural commodities are at an all-time high, and the demand for productive coastal farming country is also very strong. With a plethora of active buyers on our books, there is a real opportunity to help our vendors to secure a great result, sometimes prior to marketing.

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299 cattle yarded at Grafton last Tuesday. A much better line up of bullocks came forward plus a full complement of export buyers ran bullocks dearer to top at 440c/kg to average 425c/kg. Cows also were stronger topping at 388c/kg with medium cows selling from 350c/kg to 370c/kg. Weaners remained firm, with Angus weaner steers selling between 650c/kg to 840c/kg. Whilst light weight British bred weaner heifers selling to 810c/kg.

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TWO-DAY EVENT AT TAMWORTH ON MARCH 9-10, 2022.

FARMERS INVITED TO EXPLORE INNOVATION AT AGSMART

Agricultural technology is advancing at an astonishing rate and to help keep our leading primary producers abreast of the very latest developments and innovations, ACM Rural Events will host a special two-day event at Tamworth on March 9-10, 2022.

The AgSmart Expo is believed to be the

focussed event ever staged in regional Australia.

Visitors will be able to see the latest developments in

(AI), learn about the potential of big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) technology in farming applications, and view smart farm machinery and equipment.

governments to commercialise new agri-tech products and processes.

“This event has attracted a number of national agricultural companies, agtech startups, worldclass life science universities and leading industry and government organisations who are keen to

They’ll also be able to speak directly to exhibitors, ranging from the world’s leading machinery manufacturers to the very newest agtech startups.

As the group manager for ACM Rural Events, Kate Nugent has a wealth of experience coordinating some of Australia’s biggest

enlighten and excite primary producers about key agtech trends, new machinery and equipment innovations, research and education,” she said.

“Australian agriculture is on the move and AgSmart will place a spotlight on ground-breaking,

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“Bringing and selling agri-tech products and services to country people and creating an opportunity for the agtech companies to show and talk with the people on the land, in a rural setting is something that this sector has really been missing,” she said.

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Ms Nugent said the event aimed to bring together industry, academia and

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FARMERS TEAM UP WITH COPS TO COMBAT OYSTER THEFT

The state’s peak agricultural body has partnered with the NSW Police Force to tackle a major problem for oyster growers.

Black market oysters – stolen from farmers and sold without food safety controls – are the target of the NSW Police Force, Rural Crime Prevention Team.

NSW Farmers Oyster Committee Chair Todd Graham said theft and damage to oyster leases problem for growers, but the community needed to be aware too.

“We put in a lot of time, money and effort to grow top-notch oysters for people to enjoy, and it’s tough to been stolen by crooks who only care about a quick dollar,” Mr Graham said.

“There are strict controls on food safety with oysters and you can be sure that when

you buy them from a reputable seller, they’re safe to eat, but that’s not the case with the black market.

“You don’t know where they’re from or if they’ve been stored in the right way, so it’s costly for us and can be costly for the consumer too.”

Acting Detective Sergeant Travis Ware, Northern Zone, Rural Crime Prevention Team said the NSW Police Force was supporting a multi-agency operation – Operation Trident – in an effort to detect and investigate the illegal harvesting of oysters.

“While Operation Trident is not a new concept for the NSW Police Force, it has been revamped to cater to a growing need in the industry,” Acting Det Sgt Travis said.

“The Rural Crime Prevention Team relaunched the campaign towards the

end of last year after communication with NSW Farmers.

“Working with our agency partners, the Rural Crime Prevention Team look at target hardening strategies with the growers themselves, as well as other opportunities that allow us to actively promote the consequences of this crime.”

Mr Graham said the best thing people could do if they found out about someone stealing oysters or selling them on the black market was to report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“This is a serious crime and there are imprisonment for those found guilty,” Mr Graham said.

“We all need to play our part in cracking down on this.”

MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARM FUN AS SCHOOL RETURNS

Children may have just returned to school, but a new grant will help savvy teachers to get them out of the classroom and into the paddock.

NSW Farmers and the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment have teamed up to deliver the Kids to Farms program, and now there are $1500 grants on offer to help primary school teachers to add a farm excursion to the curriculum, after a long period of at-home learning.

NSW Farmers Young Farming Council Member and school teacher Charlotte Groves said the Kids to Farms program had been popular since its April 2021 inception, with more than 400 students experiencing a real working farm, or a farm classroom experience, or

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“Basically, the program is all about exposing young students to farming so they production and are aware of the opportunities in the sector,” Ms Groves said.

“Schools will be looking for something new and engaging for their students after long COVID-19 lockdowns, and we’re saying look no further than a farm excursion through Kids to Farms.

“What better way to boost learning than to get from?”

Primary schools across the state have access to the Kids to Farms program, with the $1500 grants per school available until December 2022.

“The Kids to

Farms program is a federally funded initiative delivered by NSW Farmers, and the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment has offered these grants for primary schools to fund a farm excursion,” Ms Groves said.

“These grants make the Kids to Farms program available to more schools across the state and will regional schools.

“Kids to Farms is built on the ethos of ‘two by 12’, or two agriculture experiences by the age of 12, and we really want to see as many students as possible get involved.”

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EXPANDING ITS MEMBERSHIP ACROSS THE REGION

The Northern Rivers NSW Brand The Northern Rivers NSW Brand continues to expand its membership across the region and now boasts over 18,000 followers on facebook and over 2,000 on Instagram. To ensure local businesses are getting the most out of the brand the Northern Rivers NSW Brand Steering Committee are holding workshops across the

Northern Rivers.

The Northern Rivers NSW (NRNSW) brand brings together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful creative and innovative regions giving it a single point of focus and representation whilst still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. The vision of the

NRNSW brand steering committee is to establish Northern Rivers NSW as an iconic regional as the Barossa Valley or Margaret River.

Northern Rivers NSW Brand Steering Committee Chairman, Simon Stahl said “we’re really pleased with the interest and registrations to date, particularly since we

haven’t had many opportunities for face to face meetings over the past two years due to Covid”.

“The brand offers two distinct opportunities for registered businesses, marketing material goods or services and secondly the opportunity to network with regional businesses and

local government representatives”.

Representations from Founding Partners, The NORCO, Stone & Wood, Summerland Credit Union, Richmond Dairies, North Coast Petroleum and Southern Cross University will also be in attendance at various workshops.

“The brand is truly a regional collaboration of industry, all levels of government and peak councils, with a projects in the pipeline community across the Northern Rivers”.

Below are details of all workshops across the Northern Rivers.

3 March – 9.00am–10.30am Casino RSM Club 3 March – 11.30–1pm Kyogle Golf Club 4 March – 9.00am–10.30am Lismore Workers Club 4 March – 1.00pm–2.30pm Ballina RSL Club 8 March – 9.30am–11am Grafton District Services Club 14 March – 9.30am–11am Byron Bay Services Club 15 March – 9.00am–10.30am, South Tweed Sports Club Any businesses wanting to know more about the Northern Rivers NSW brand can visit www.northernriversnsw.com.au or contact hello@northernriversnsw.com.au

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BILIARY cancer patients Jareen Summerhill and David Meagher are sharing their stories to raise awareness – and more funding for research and clinical trials – into the rare disease that kills one Australian almost every day.

February is global Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month and Ms Summerhill, 40, and Mr Meagher, 57, are working with the Pancare Foundation to shine a light on the littleknown disease.

The Foundation – a leading charity raising awareness and funding research into biliary cancer – has released a package of initiatives to help improve diagnosis, survival rates and quality of life for people living with the rare disease.

Ms Summerhill’s family helped raise $36,000 for her chemotherapy because the drug she needed – Keytruda – is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for biliary cancer treatment. “It is on the PBS for people with melanomas, stomach cancer, breast cancer,” said Ms Summerhill, who is from Melbourne. “They get it all for free. I opted to pay because it was highly recommended and the evidence was compelling that this could work.”

Each year, about 1200 Australians are diagnosed with biliary cancer and almost 300 people die from the disease.

Key elements of Pancare’s campaign include: • a new fellowship for research into biliary cancer; • a new biliary cancer clinical trial; • funding for a biliary cancer research program; and • an animation aimed at improving awareness of biliary cancer in the general community.

There is no early detection test for biliary cancer, which has a five-year survival rate of just 20 per cent. In Australia the survival rate for all cancers is 70 per cent. Breast cancer has a five-year survival rate of 91.5 per cent, prostate cancer 95.5 per cent and stomach cancer 33.5 per cent. Mr Meagher, from Melbourne, was 54 when he got the devastating news about what was causing him to show signs of jaundice.

“When I was diagnosed with biliary cancer I was told not to Google it. But I did. And when I looked at the survival rate I was worried that I wouldn’t even see my daughter’s 21st birthday.” Pancare is committed to inspiring hope, raising awareness, supporting families and funding research for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers – pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal. Founder Associate Professor Mehrdad Nikfarjam OAM said for most people, a diagnosis of biliary cancer comes too late. “Surgery is usually the only chance for a cure. But biliary cancer is often only diagnosed when the cancer is already advanced,” he said. “Sadly, more than two-thirds of people with biliary cancer cannot have surgery because the cancer has spread or is inoperable.”

Associate Professor Nikfarjam – a pancreas, liver and biliary surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne – said biliary cancer was rare but the number of cases diagnosed each year was increasing. “This is not a disease for just the older patients,” he said. “The tendency is that we are seeing people younger and younger. We see people in their 40s and 50s, in the prime of their life. My youngest patient was 14.”

Mr Meagher had an 11-hour surgery to remove a tumour, followed by chemotherapy. His cancer is in remission.

Ms Summerhill’s cancer was inoperable. She finished chemotherapy in January and has been accepted into a clinical trial looking at new treatments for biliary cancer.

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70 COOKING

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February 24, 2022

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Grape Expectations by Max Crus

Max Crus Trophy 2022 T

he Max Crus Trophy has been awarded every year since 1996 (see maxcrus. com.au for a complete list of winners) and for a variety of reasons, but more on those in a moment.

Traditionally it was awarded on Australia Day, until that date became ‘on the nose’, and from then on, Valentine’s Day. However there is another controversy, do we call this year’s winner the 2022 winner, or given we are looking at 2021 wines, should it be last year’s?

The problem therein is exactly that, 2021 sounds so last-year and could suggest there is a newer winner.

How awkward.

Who cares?

Fair enough, let’s get on with it.

The first winner, Seaview Shiraz, was given the gong for being a stalwart of the Aussie wine scene, particularly for uni students and other impecunious miscreants.

Jacob’s Creek Riesling won it the year after, for being a fabulous wine and an absolute bargain, but it was also the wine of which we drank the most that year and almost won again in 1998 after Jacob’s Creek sent a case in gratitude (bless their little Barossan souls).

Subsequently, wines won also just for being incredibly good value, others for simply standing out in the crowd - sort of being in the right place at the right time - or merely (merely?) for being really interesting or groundbreaking, e.g.

Crittenden’s Verjus which wasn’t even wine, strictly speaking, or Angove’s Nine Vines Rosé before anyone knew that rosé could have an acute accent.

Wines as cheap as $7 have won, and one at $200 has also won.

Almost half the winners have been shiraz or a shiraz blend, reflecting not only the ubiquity of the grape but our (and other’s) love of the grape.

Novelty has been a big influencer.

Who doesn’t like exploring and tempting one to question “could this be the next big thing?”

Which segues nicely into this year’s winner.

Fairly often the winner was also the highest scoring wine, but not necessarily, like this year.

I would have loved to award three this year but alas I am not made of trophies.

Mind you 9.6/10 is stratospheric in the Max Crus vernacular, so with further ado…drumroll please…the winner of the 2021 Max Crus Trophy is…

Cook’s Lot Orange Arneis 2021, $45.

This is a bit left field even if Arneis isn’t any more. The texture is amazing. Soft without being flabby, unlike me, with sensible acid and enough fruit. The mouthfeel is equally fabulous.

Lovely stuff to put in your fridge and your gob. 9.6/10.

So congratulations Cook’s Lot, your trophy is in the mail.

Meanwhile here’s some of the other contenders for the 2021 (or is it 2022) trophy : Max Crus is a Clarence Valleybased 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

Howard Park Wines Mt Barker Riesling 2019, $35.

The highest scoring wine in 2021, the nose is older than 2019 but the palate is as fresh as if it was picked just two years ago, which it was. Reprising memories and nostalgia for rieslings gone by, this is easily the riesling (if not the wine) of the year.

Gorgeous and generous. 9.8/10.

Scarborough Hunter Valley ‘The Obsessive’ Ogilvie’s View Vineyard Chardonnay (picked 3rd February) 2016, (Current release 2019) $50.

It’s a shame you have to be rich to afford exceptional chardonnay and if you were you would drink it all the time. It would be difficult to tire of this one. 9.7/10.

Yalumba Barossa The TriCentenary Ancestor Vine Grenache, 2017, (2018 out now) $65.

This is as good a start as grenache gets in the world; Barossa, 130-year-old vines (over three centuries), age, and expensive too.

But you don’t get a triple doodle whatsit for nothing you know.

9.6/10.

Arras Tasmania Methode Traditionelle Brut Elite, Cuvee No.1601, $64.99.

People gush over Champagne, but unless you get squilliondollar vintage, they all taste similar and somewhat bland.

And if you have squillions, Arras has vintage too. Alas I don’t, but I’m happy with this.

9.6/10.

Sandalford Margaret River Prendiville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, $120 (Bottle number 04796).

You probably should wait a few years to get the best out of this, otherwise just imagine how good it will be in 2028. 9.6/10.

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CLEARING SALE FARM PLANT & MACHINERY Saturday 19 March 2022 Commencing 10.00am DST PROPERTY SOLD 244 Farm Road, Lower Peacock BONALBO

92 Walker Street, Casino PH: 02 6662 6662 Allen Ramsey 0428 664 927 Licensed Stock & Station Agents

Livestock For Sale COVID RULES APPLY

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COWS & CALVES A/c Baryulgil Pastoral Co. (EU Accred.)

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Locally owned and independent

February 24, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

CLASSIFIEDS, TRADES & SERVICES 77 Livestock For Sale

Murwillumbah Saleyards

Saturday, 26th February 2022 9:00am DST Comprising: 40 Grower Steers 300 Mixed Sex Weaners 50 Cows & Calves 60 PTIC Cows

Special lines:

A/c Homebrook Grazing - Doon Doon 15 Santa Angus Cows - Calved & PTIC 40 Santa X Cows - Calved & PTIC 15 Brahman X Cows - Calved & PTIC Further Bookings Invited Brent Casey 0428 530 422 Jasen Somerville 0429 660 657

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

78 TRADES AND SERVICES Float Hire

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ALSTONVILLE INNER WHEEL CLUB Meet socially 3rd Wednesday of every month. Contact President Carol Vidal 0427326832.

ALSTONVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Invites all members and interested persons

Locally owned and independent

February 24, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

COMMUNITY NOTICES 79 to their Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 10 March 2022 at 6pm at the Alstonville RSL Hall in Bugden Ave. Any enquiries to 0423368535.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM This is your last chance to see the latest exhibition at Crawford House Museum, “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 only on Fridays 10am-4pm until further notice.

Covid restrictions apply. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www.aphsmuseum.org.au SQUARE DANCING Summerland Larrikins Squares Alstonville, Fridays 7.30pm-9.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, 59 Main Street, Alstonville. Contact 0407663017 for further information. New dancers welcome.

BALLINA BALLINA BALLINA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB – MUSIC DAYS Our days are held on the 1st First) Sunday of Each Month, but UNFORTUNATELY, WE NEED TO SUSPEND THESE DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Enquiries to Keith Holmes Secretary 02 66867956.

BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB Sessions for all levels of players on Mon, Wed, Sat from 1pm to about 5pm. Be seated at 12:45. Restricted session (under 300 Masterpoints) Thu 1pm – about 5pm.

Friday mornings – Help with Play – open to anyone who would like some help with their game from teachers on duty. 9am to about 11:15pm. Sessions are $5 for members and $7 for visitors. Everyone entering the club must be fully vaccinated.

13 North Ck Rd, Ballina Please call Judy Forsyth (president) on 0407664337. www. ballinabridge.org.au 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 welcome. For more information – ballinaartsandcraftscentre@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 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY 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 EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7.00 pm - Guests are always welcome. Our members support the education of disadvantaged children in Australia by fundraising activities and social events in our local community for The Smith Family - by sponsoring 5 Learning for Life students. Contact President Julie Stephan 0434988770.

BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire, 9 Regatta Avenue, Ballina. Open Saturday 10am - 1pm by appointment only on Tues & Wed. Ph. 0411719074.

BALLINA MAHJONG Results from 18th Feb - Joy Lowien 1, Sally Lowry 2, Jan Rhodes 3, Jan Small 4, Jan Henley 5, Wendy Thornton 6, Pauline Kearney 7, Shirley Atkinson 8, Gladys D’Anna 9, Janene Jarvis 10, Valda McLerie, Kathy Pickles 11, Val Heinritz 13, June Grebert 14, June Greenaway 15, Ronda Taylor 16, Pam Farrell 17, Gail McDonagh 18, Shirley Coleman 19, Bev Lasater 20, Yvonne Weddup 21, Diana Auret 22, Jan Boardman 23, Kath Hubbard 24, Shirley Henry 25, Susan Allan 26, Jenny Lang 27. Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road.

Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

BALLINA CWA Ballina CWA Handicraft and Friendship mornings have recommenced Wednesdays from 9am in our rooms on River Street, wearing a face mask is mandatory.

Please ring our Handicraft officer Barb 0428116668 for more information.

Mahjong is continuing to be played from 12.15pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for more information please ring David 0435323079.This year CWA of NSW is 100 years old. This tea towel, being held by Ballina member Robyn Stewart, historically depicts branches in our Far North Coast area since 1922 and is being sold as a fund raiser for our Branches and Group. They are $15 each and can be purchased in our CWA rooms on a Wednesday morning or by ringing Barb.

CASINO

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CASINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY MEMBERS There is an opportunity to connect your business to the Northern NSW regional brand. An event will be held on 3 March from 9-10.30am at Casino RSM Club, with a presentation and discussion that will explore the best ways to connect your business to your regional brand. The presentation will include: • a background to the brand – what it’s all about • who’s involved • our plans to support local businesses • how your business can tap into our resources. They are also keen to hear your thoughts on future plans for collaboration and regional brand growth.

The event is free, and you must register before 25 Feb by email to secure your place.

FAIRY HILL CRAFT GROUP Will meet on Thursday, March 3, 10 a.m. at the Fairy Hill Hall. This month we’ll work on our own projects/UFO’s. Show & Tell: Vintage Sewing Notions--- eg wooden cotton reels, old patterns, old gadgets. Please bring your own lunch; tea/ coffee provided. Phone Sue 66633233 for further information. New Members always welcome to join us.

CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@ gmail.com LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 4.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

GOLD COIN DONATION

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS Week 2 Mon: B McEnerny, C Moulden, T Evans Tue: D Coleman, K O’Reilly, L & N O’Reilly WED: M & M Ayshford, L Wright Thu: J Crooks, S & B Garrard Fri: T Micallef, P Mackney. Volunteers needed.

CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. ART GROUP CASINO We are meeting at the Cassino Art Gallery, 148 Barker St every Saturday 10am for more information phone Ralph 0418485770 or Willy 0406336106.

CASINO AIR RIFLE CLUB DISCIPLINE Saturdays - Rifles, Ammunition & Targets supplied, shooting starts 8am until 12noon. Call Ollie on 0414622272.

CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently are Wednesday afternoons at Casino RSM 1.00pm to play Hoy. Casino Charity Cash Bingo - Thu 7pm. 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.

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.

SATURDAY 5TH MARCH

BRUNSWICK HEADS

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BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB Brunswick Valley VIEW Club has a monthly luncheon on the second Thursday of each month, with a guest speaker.

A friendship morning is often held on the third Thursday of the month. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Lasting friendships are made while the work of The Smith Family is supported. Anyone interested in becoming a member can call president Margaret Alderton on 0429 966 894 or visit www. view.org.au for further information.

REFRESHMENTS SAUSAGE SIZZLE

SIDE SHOW GAMES FAIRY FLOSS SLUSHIES

KYOGLE SHOWGROUNDS

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The Northern Rivers Times

February 24, 2022

80 COMMUNITY NOTICES CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8.00am-1.30pm.

Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting. West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044.

CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Barbra on 66612530 or 0448969498.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB 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 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 MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month.

For more information call the secretary on 0419886119. New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm.

Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook. com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

EVANS EVANSHEAD HEAD EVANS HEAD BRANCH CWA We meet over lunch, 3rd Tuesday every month, 12 noon. New members welcome.

Further info 0427825560.

EVANS RIVER RSL DAY CLUB The Evans River RSL Day Club meets each Monday in the Remembrance Room at Club Evans RSL Evans Head from 10am until 2pm Cost $10 includes Morning Tea and Lunch. We have several

vacancies for volunteers and members, anyone who is feeling in need of some company are welcome to attend. Come along and join in the fun. Contact Merilyn on 0401493316 for more details.

GRAFTON GRAFTON THE LONG WAY HOME - 2022 WRITING COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN This year, the local Clarence Valley writing competition will turn five.

The Long Way Home competition is developing into one of the defining events on the Clarence Valley calendar. This year the theme is: Let go. After two years of COVID, and the fires and floods that came before that, we think ‘Let go’ is a good theme for right now. It could mean let go of an object, like a rope, a safety net, a balloon, a leash, the handlebars, an oar, a waterbomb or a plate full of cakes. It could also mean letting go of your fears, hopes, regrets, bad decisions or bad habits. It could mean letting go of the past. You can interpret the theme any way you like. ‘The Long Way Home is about our stories and who we are. It’s about what makes this place so special and unique,’ said the winner of last year’s open category, Kathryn Goldie. Everyone from schoolkids to adults is invited to send something in. The competition is open to new, emerging and established writers. This may be the first time you have ever written something, or perhaps you have been writing for years. Let the theme inspire you, and start putting down some words! We asked Claire Aman, one of the Long Way Home directors, what she expected to read in the fifth year.

‘After four years of collecting stories from across every part of the Clarence Valley, I can say the local writers just get better and better! Have you read the winners from the latest book? They’re amazing,’ said Aman. ‘So, this year, I want to see how creative our local writers are with the theme. I expect to be surprised, shocked, moved – and to laugh lots.’\ The collection of finalists and winners is published every year in a beautifully designed and printed book. ‘Stories From the Clarence Valley 2021 - Look Up’, is available online. It’s also for sale at Grafton Book Warehouse, South Grafton Books and Gifts, Coldstream Gallery, and The Nook in Yamba. Entries close 1 June 2022. Contact us cvshortstories@ gmail.com - Details on how to enter are at https://thelongwayhomestories.com/

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 AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB INC Meets on the third Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall - 104 Bacon St Grafton Starts 3.30pm and this month we have guest speakers at 4.30pm from Clarence Landcare on the topics of Indian Myna Birds and Cane toads.

New members welcome. For more info graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com 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 KYOGLE

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KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

KYOGLE SHOW SIGN UP DAY To promote and protect the future of Kyogle Show, we are hosting a family fun & volunteer sign up day at the Kyogle Showgrounds Saturday 5th March 1pm6pm. By Gold Coin Donation we’d like to invite you & the family to enjoy FREE kids activities, jumping castle, warrior jump, extreme fun run for all ages, Face Painting, Show Displays & Education,

local youth groups showcasing their talents, sausage sizzle & refreshments & so much more! All Shows, big or small, rely heavily on volunteers to bring their annual Show together. Volunteering at The Kyogle Show could mean having a role on the organising committee, taking entries, setting up displays, assisting in the kitchen or helping in the horse rings.

Come and find out how you & the family can get involved & support your country show!

KYOGLE ROTARY BAZAAR The next Kyogle Rotary Bazaar on Saturday 26th February will be one not to be missed as organisers are incorporating an event designed to inform families and the wider community about the strategies they need to prepare their domestic, farmed, and wild animals in the event of afire or flood. At the event, we have special family activities as well as representatives from Local Land Care, Rural Fire Services, Vets, and wildlife specialists, including a show performed

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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.

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 LENNOXHEAD 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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 81 month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7.00pm. Guests are welcome. “VIEW members support the education of disadvantaged Australian children by raising much needed funds for The Smith Family. Through fundraising activities and social events in local communities, members raise money that goes directly to The Smith Family’s learning and mentoring programs for disadvantaged students.” Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club currently sponsors two Learning for Life students. Contact Sue Brennan 0409728814.

LENNOX HEAD 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 semi-retired people wishing to join our non-service club to hear interesting guest speakers and to join in trips and outings are invited along. Phone Jan 66876859.

LISMORE LISMORE LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Lismore every week Thursdays 6pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Meets 3rd Wed of each month at Lismore Library 2-4pm, downstairs meeting room.

Learn how best to grow all varieties of orchids. Bev 0400326289 or Christine 0427181204.

CWA LISMORE WANT ‘YOU’ IN 2022!

The Lismore Day Branch of the CWA meet at 9.30 for 10am on the 1st Thursday of each month at the history rich CWA rooms in Spinks Park, Lismore. We WANT “YOU” TO JOIN US for the opportunity be involved with new and friendly wonderful women, fun, and the chance to contribute to fundraising for worthwhile Community causes. PLEASE COME ALONG to see for yourself what a difference being a Member of CWA could mean to you and your life. For more information contact our President Alison Kelly on 0428216079. We also work alongside the CWA Evening Branch to run craft & learning craft days on TUESDAYS - we so look forward to meeting you.

NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The next meeting of the Northern Rivers Evening Prostate Cancer Support Group is to be held on Wednesday March 2nd 7pm until 9pm at the Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore. Men previously and newly diagnosed with prostate cancer are urged to join with the group to experience the personal cancer stories told which give a great opportunity for all to learn, share and benefit from each other. Partners or carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved in the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis. Results of Raffle held recently: 1st Prize, Matt Lindsay; 2nd Prize, Donna Patch; 3rd Prize, Barbara Shaw. Thank you to all who purchased tickets on this occasion. Enquiries phone Bob Johnson 66225792.

LISMORE EMBROIDERERS 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 to meet, share and learn. For more information see our facebook page ‘Lismore Group – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW’, or simply turn up.

LISMORE FOOD PANTRY Open every Thursday 9.30am till 12noon in the community hall behind Red Dove Cafe, Uniting Church building. 80 Keen St. Lismore. Low priced and discounted groceries, milk, bread, bakery products, canned and dry goods, vegetables.

Holders of Centrelink concession cards welcome.The Lismore Food Pantry is a partner of FoodBank NSW. 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 REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Friday, 18th February, at Lismore Workers’ Club, Keen St, Lismore at 10 am. Our special guests will be world-renown videographers, Steve Axford and Catherine Marciniak, who will introduce us to a part of their world, the lives of fungi, via their beautiful time-lapse videos. This will be followed by a “Coffee Catch-up” in Reflections Cafe. All members of the Parkinson’s Community, carers, family and friends are most welcome to join us.

THE GOONELLABAH PROBUS CLUB Will resume its meetings for 2022 on Thursday 17th Feb at 10am. At the Goonellabah Sports Club in Oliver ave Goonellabah. On Thursday the 24th Feb we will be having a social dinner at Jack and Joy Pipers home at Wyrallah this will begin at 4pm. For further information please contact Gloria Francis on 66291442.

LISMORE GIRL GUIDES We offer a variety of activities for girls aged 5 to 17 years old, and at present, we have some availability in our units. Our meeting times, during school terms, are: Monday Nights, 6pm to 8pm - Senior Guides (13.5 to 17 years); Tuesday Nights, 5:30pm to 7:30pm - Junior Guides (5-9 years) and Guides (10-13.5 years). We meet at our Guide Hall - 186 Magellan St, Lismore NSW 2480. We welcome any female adults 18+ years to join us and help run our units or we have other volunteering roles in our District that you could help us with, be it short or long term. Our Guide Hall is also available to hire for casual/one off events or permanent weekly hires. Please contact Vanessa for more information about joining Girl Guides or hiring our hall. Phone: 0403682651 or email: girlguideslismore@gmail.com 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 CITY CONCERT BAND Rehearsals are held during school terms on Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm at Southern Cross University. If you can play a concert band instrument: brass, woodwind, or percussion, please come and join us! All ages welcome. We have some instruments available for loan. For more information, tel: 0432 575 911/ visit: www.lismorecityconcertband.org.au, and our facebook and instagram pages.

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMERLAND SUNRISE Rotary have some wonderful Leadership and Development programs for young people. Our local Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise is pleased to have sponsored two young women to two of the programs in January. Ruby Barnes attended a Rotary Youth Transition Seminar at Bornhoeffen and Jakira Toniello attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards seminar. Both young women came back happy to share their wonderful experience at a packed breakfast meeting of the RCSS, and talk about the power of team-sharing, learning resilience. self-esteem and goal setting.

There are three programs individually aimed at 14-16 year olds, 17-19 years and 19-29 years. The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise welcomes new members who would like to contribute to our community. Phone 0435 990 919 for details.

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 12 noon. Air Rifle shooting for .22 & 177 air rifles will also be available at the Saturday shoots. For more information, please phone Derek on 66282082 (AH).

LADIES INDOOR BOWLS Will commence at a later date due to the Covid 19 on 7 March – new players welcome. Played at Lismore Workers Mon mornings 9am, New members welcome. Info Rosemary 0434611520 or Veronica 0417004622.

Pictured: Ruby Barnes (white shirt) Youth Director Rhonda Mathers Jakira Toniello (blue shirt).

MAINLY MUSIC Fun, interactive music sessions for young children [birth to school age] and their parents/caregivers in a relaxed setting on Tuesdays starting at 9:30 am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more.

They will develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as, socialise with others in a loving, shared family environment.

Morning tea with snacks included. mainly music at Lismore Anglican Parish Centre, 10 Zadoc Street, Lismore, phone 02 66213200.

PROBUS CLUB OF LISMORE HEIGHTS Our mixed group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Lismore heights Bowling Club in High St. Our brief meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Senior’s lunch for $15 at noon is optional. Guests and visitors are welcome. Ring/text Pam on 0418766247 for details of our other monthly social gatherings and outings.

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.

NR U3A LISMORE INC. (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) Retired? Make new friends, gain knowledge, laugh and learn, enjoy a richer retirement. U3A offers over 30 classes and activities each week. One yearly fee of $50 entitles you to attend all classes/ activities of your choice. Interested?

Check out our webpage http://www. u3anriv.org.au for course list, times and venues or contact 66227408 Follow us on Facebook.

COMBINED PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS ASSOC. LISMORE INC. Meet every 2nd week (aged pension day) at 10.00am at Lismore Workers Club.

Alternate Meetings & Outings. Visitors and new members welcome. Contact Veronica 66214654, Bea 66219772 or Colleen 66243624.

TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9.00am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7.009.00pm; 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. MonThurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au SUMMERLAND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings of the club are normally held on the second Sunday of each month at the clubrooms: 412 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill at 1.00pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur

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82 COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 .

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 fundraising 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.

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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 THEATRE COMPANY Book now for Murwillumbah Theatre Company’s first play of the year, The Old People Are Revolting, a hilarious comedy by Devon Williamson about seniors seeking revenge! The residents of the Sunshine Retirement Village have had enough: they’re revolting! Fed up with being ignored and relegated to the sidelines of life they’ve decided to prove to the world just how dangerous seniors can be! The Old People Are Revolting opens at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium on Fri March 18th at 7.30 pm and continues for three weekends, ending on Sun April 3rd at 2 pm. Tickets are only available online. Just go to www. murwillumbahtheatrecompany.com. au and click on Box Office or follow the link https://www.trybooking.com/ BVEOD Dine and Discover vouchers will be accepted. Seating will be in rows with blocked seats between each booking.

Other Covid restrictions such as masks and QR check in will be followed as required to keep cast, crew and audience as safe as possible.

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

AA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS visit: https://meetings.aa.org.au/

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 LADIES LIFEBALL Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.

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 LENNOX COMMUNITY MARKET Williams Reserve 9am-2pm 2nd & 5th Sunday of the month LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET Lismore Square – 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month LISMORE FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 11am at Lismore Showgrounds

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.

PROBUS CLUB OF HASTINGS POINT The Probus Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets at 10am on 3rd Tuesday each month, in the residents’ lounge at Hastings Point Tricare. Retirees and seniors are welcome to join this happy social group. Phone the Probus president 0409872773 for additional information.

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

TWEED TWEEDHEADS HEADS TWIN TOWNS DAY VIEW CLUB The Twin Towns Day VIEW Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at the South Tweed Sports Club for a luncheon and guest speaker. The club supports The Smith Family with its task of educating children in the Learning for Life scheme and are very proud to say our students have become in the top echelon of their chosen careers. Currently the club supports seven Learning for Life students selected for us Australia wide.

Membership to join in this great club is encouraged and more information can be gained by ringing Freda on 0755241357 or President Kathie on 0407709629.

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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.

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.

Live music from 5pm

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TRASH & TREASURE SALE Sunday, 27th February, 8am to 2pm at Woodburn Memorial Hall, River Street (old Pacific Highway), Woodburn. More than twenty stalls! Come along to find some great bargains. Organised by Woodburn Memorial Hall Committee.

For more information phone Pam on 6682 2203 or 0414953879.

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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 THE TABULUM COMMUNITY MARKET 2nd Sunday of the month 9am-1pm For store inquiries 0490329159 UKI FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8am till 12.30pm at Uki Hall YAMBA FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 7am till 1pm

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NORTHERN RIVERS WEATHER 83

GONE Fishing

CURRUMBIN Flathead, bream and whiting on the making tide near the mouth of Currumbin Creek and a few mangrove jack and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

EVANS HEAD Snapper, trag jew and spanish mackerel on Kahors Reef and North Ground, bream and a few tailor along Main and Airforce Beaches, bream and luderick along the rock walls at the Evans River

JUMPINPIN School mackerel wide of the Pin Bar, sand whiting near Slipping

SOUTHPORT Spanish mackerel on the 40s, Reef, black marlin and cobia

Kangaroo Island and bream along

in Southport Broadwater and mangrove jack and mud crabs in the rivers and creeks.

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and grunter bream in the lower reaches of the Tweed River.

lower reaches and mud crabs in the upper reaches.

close reefs, dart and a few tailor

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NORTHERN RIVERS TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL PREDICTIONS AREA TWEED MULLUMBIMBY ALSTONVILLE CASINO YAMBA GRAFTON

Thu 24 February 26o / 22o C 26o / 23o C 26o / 23o C 26o / 21o C 27o / 21o C 27o / 21o C

Fri 25 February

59% 75% 70% 64% 59% 59%

27o / 22o C 26o / 22o C 26o / 23o C 28o / 20o C 30o / 20o C 30o / 20o C

MOON PHASES Thu 24 Feb

Sun 27 Feb

Wed 2 March

60% 74% 57% 47% 3% 3%

Sat 26 February 27o / 22o C 26o / 23o C 26o / 22o C 28o / 19o C 28o / 20o C 28o / 20o C

47% 65% 64% 21% 15% 15%

Sun 27 February

Mon 28 February

27o / 21o C 26o / 20o C 25o / 20o C 26o / 17o C 26o / 20o C 26o / 20o C

29o / 20o C 27o / 20o C 26o / 20o C 28o / 17o C 30o / 19o C 30o / 19o C

59% 99% 78% 99% 72% 72%

52% 83% 89% 88% 99% 99%

Tue 1 March 28o / 19o C 28o / 19o C 28o / 19o C 31o / 17o C 29o / 18o C 29o / 18o C

51% 52% 83% 92% 50% 50%

Wed 2 March 28o / 19o C 28o / 19o C 28o / 19o C 31o / 17o C 29o / 18o C 29o / 18o C

93% 96% 92% 93% 99% 99%

TIDE TIMES & HEIGHTS TWEED HEADS - RIVER ENTRANCE

Last Quarter Waning Crescent Waning Crescent 50% Visible 13% Visible 1% Visible NEXT FULL MOON - FRIDAY 18 MARCH

Sunrise & Sunset

SUNRISE 6:36 am 6:36 am 6:37 am 6:38 am 6:38 am 6:39 am 6:40 am

SUNSET 7:25 pm 7:24 pm 7:23 pm 7:22 pm 7:21 pm 7:20 pm 7:26 pm

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HIGH 2:49 pm 1.19m 4:21 pm 1.12m 5:48 pm 1.13m 6:59 pm 1.2m 7:55 pm 1.28m 8:44 pm 1.37m 9:28 pm 1.44m

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NORTHERN RIVERS AREA DAY Thursday 24th February Friday 25th February Saturday 26th February Sunday 27th February Monday 28th February Tuesday 1st March Wednesday 2nd March

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84 SPORTS RESULTS SEND YOUR SPORTS RESULTS TO sports@nrtimes.com.au Please keep under 300 words. Photos are welcome but publishing is at the discretion of the editor.

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Results must be sent in Word, Pages or PDF format BALLINA WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB 01.02.22 CHAMPIONSHIP TRIPLES J.Pike B.Lane S.Baldwin 15 d W.Threadgate A.Percy E.Reid 8, V.Maxwell S.Mazzer L.Morton 18 d A.Jackson S.Gordon B.Bennett 12, P.Condon E.Bosworth K.Huett 17 d N.Holmes K.Albany A.Brown 14, 5.02.22 H.Riggs S.Gilbert P.Johns 21 d D.Francis L.Jackson H.McDonnell 20, J.Albany J.Rhodes S.Skennar 18 d A.O’Brien J.Hourn B.Patterson 8.

TRIPLES FINAL 19.02.22 J.Pike B.Lane S.Baldwin 17 d J.Albany J.Rhodes S.Skennar 11.

CASINO WOMENS BOWLS RESULTS This week was round 1 for the club fours championship.

N. Moran,J. Cooke, D.skinner & A.James def C Doyle, J. Dwyer, I. Watson & K. jonsson Congratulations to the winners, the

G.Kerr N.Poynting 14 d A.Du Preez R.Chapman 8 N.Barnes B.Wellings 16 d P.Bolte M.Russell 10 J.Doust G.Porter 15 d R.Poynting J.Hannigan 11 P.Bolte C.Gale 12 d B.Wellings 11 N.Barnes J.Doust 20 d M.Field 10 N.Watts J.Saunders 11 d R.Allen M.Russell 10 R.Chapman J.Hannigan 11 d R.Poynting G.Kerr 10 GOLF CROQUET : B.Wellings B.Liebmann 6 d G.Frederiksen E.Astley 1 J.Huxley J.OSullivan 5 d D.Casey M.Rennie 3 J.Saunders B.Wellings 6 d G.Patch L.Whiteman 1 N.Barnes F.Frederiksen 5 d C.Edlund R.Chapman 5 J.Dorward D.Scott 6 d R.Poynting S.Scott 3 M.Russell C.Lane 3 d E.Astley 1 N.Barnes G.Patch 3 d P.Scott H.Young 2 R.Poynting R.Chapman 8 d P.Bolte L.Whiteman 4 D.Casey C.Edlund 3 d J.Copeland J.Dorward 2 C.Lane D.Scott 5 d J.OSullivan S.Scott 1 M.Russell J.Huxley 6 d M.Rennie F.Frederiksen 2 TWILIGHT CROQUET : J.Taylor 27 L.Whiteman 26 F.Frederiksen 25 B.Taylor 25 E.Astley 24 M.Rennie 23 J.Campbell 23 D.Jones 21 J.Huxley 21 F.Duncan 21 J.Bate 21 G.Frederiksen 20 S.Scott 20 J.Saunders 19 L.Wesely 16 G.Porter 7 Winner J.Taylor Runner up L.Whiteman Jump shots : G.Porter 1 Golf Pennants Division 2 commence 7th March Lismore v Cherry Street Casino v Ballina Byron Bay v Alstonville.

All new players very welcome Phone : 0439240251 Cherrystreetcroquet@yahoo.com David Scott. Ray Chapman

23/02/22.

There was also a social game & the winners were: S. Birrell, A. Williams & A. McLean def J. Carthew, M. Mead & R. Skirrey Ladies wanting to play in the Major Singles, entries close on the 09/03/22.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION CROQUET : N.Poynting R.Poynting 19 d R.Chapman C.Woodlands 8 G.Drew E.Thorman 14 d S.Hume G.Porter 14 S.Keen P.Hume 18 d L.Hardy B.Hardy 14.

N.Poynting H.Young 9 d E.Thorman D.Scott 7 S.Hume13 d G.Drew P.Hume 12 Club Championship match : M.Gidding 26 d R.Chapman 7 RICOCHET CROQUET : E.Astley N.Watts 10 d C.Lane G.Drew 5

Club Association Croquet players Sue Hume, Bill Hardy, Liz Hardy at the clubs charity fund raiser day.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS THURSDAY 17/2/22 hole single stableford, winner W Wotherspoon, 2nd W Swindle, 3rd J Savins, free game J Sauer, chicken/

ball winners R Rodda, K Osborne, R Earnshaw, S Smith. R Gacioppa, W Lunnon, R Thorne, R Webber, I Welch, J Lassig, S Ormond, A Ganter.

Nearest pins 3rd/12th K Osborne, 6th/15th R Mackay.

This Thursday will be another single stableford event followed by our monthly barbque golf starts at 8.00am with a shot gun start. Golfers are March starting time will revert back to 8.30am.

AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING Max EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB RESULTS Social bowls results R Prior, T Prior 24 def R McGuiness, G Pollard 19 Pearce 24 P Russell, T Cheli 21 def N Harding, R Latta 19 Rocco, B Harmon, S Gregory 31 def A Carroll, J Carroll, J Guertsen 7 J Burbidge, Rocco 19 def B Smith, T Prior 14 S Gregory, N Scandrett 25 def N Harding, P Russell 20 L Softley, T Cheli 20 def R Parkes, S Fields 16 R Mc Guinness, M Prior 30 def R Prior, J McCrae 12 Crowther, A Pearce 14 EAST LISMORE BOWLS CLUB RESULTS SOCIAL BOWLS RESULTS Thursday 17/2/22 P Mazzini, J Nikon, S Fields 22 def D L Softly, D Watson 35 def T Gibson, J Guertsen 3 Saturday 19/2/22 B Smith, G Painter, S Wade 23 def J Burbidge, J McRae, S Gregory 19 B Harmon, W Morrissey 19 def R McGuiness, G Pollard 16 Cheli 13 A Carroll, N Harding 30 def G Revis, J Carroll 10 A Pearce, S Crowther 23 def A Maslen, P Russell 18 EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLING CLUB Evans Head Ladies held their Fours Championships on 16th & 17th February, 2022.

Semi-Finals played 16-02-22.

J. Beckett, L. Vidler, B. Montague, V. Hart defeated M. Gibson, M. Carey, G. Marczan, T. Cselka.

B. Parkes, J. Fernance, K. Hickey, K. Robson defeated. K. Townsend, L. Hayes, L. Stratton, P. Freeman.

Final played 17-02-22.

J. Beckett, L. Vidler, B. Montague, V. Hart defeated B. Parkes, J. Fernance, K. Hickey, K. Robson.

Congratulations to the Winners & all the Ladies who participated in the Championship.

Ladies Social day played 16-02-22.

B. Cameron, E. Gollan defeated S. Smith, A. Peel.

Thank you. Joan Fernance

KYOGLE BOWLS RESULTS Wednesday February 16 - D Graham R McKenna P Doyle d G Turner G King N Bodycote + 20, P Anderson N Parker d J Roughsedge R McKenna + 18, J Watts T Burgess d G O’Reilly R Felton + 13, W Farrell J Arnold G Miller d G Knapp R Clark B Hyde + 4. Saturday February 19 - W Farrell D Graham d P Bywater J Arnold + 17, K Walters L Condon B Hyde d G King P R Crawford M Windsor + 16 P Crew K Hayes N Parker d D Williams D Condon R Felton + 7.Championships D Zelcer M Harris D Farrell B Creighton d A Williams G Knapp P Williams T Burgess 30 to 11, G Lavelle R McKenna R Goebel P Doyle d N Bodycote J Dorsman D McQuilty T Winkler + 10, B Ryan T Holder D Petherbridge S Hall d M Brown J Roughsedge D Warren J King 19 to 15.

SPEEDWAY LISMORE Results Saturday, February 19, 2022.

SSA Junior Sedans. Heat 1: Jacob Waller 1, Jorja Woolfe 2, Sophie Santin 3. Heat 2: Nathan Effer 1, Jorja Woolfe 2, Sophie Santin 3. Feature: Jacob Waller 1, Sophie Santin 2, Indiana Butcher 3.

AMCA Nationals. Heat 1: Graeme Holland 1, Brett Robotham 2, Jai Jones 3. Heat 2: Paul Reeves 1, Shane Newstead 2, Steve Price 3. Feature: Paul Reeves 1, Graeme Holland 2, Steve Price 3.

Street Stockers. Heat 1: Greg Dickinson 1, Kyle Armstrong 2, Steve Hall 3. Heat 2: Brenden Hayes 1, Andrew Butcher 2, Jakob Lesha 3.

Heat 3: Brock Armstrong 1, Gavin Wade 2, Brenden Hayes 3. Heat 4: Dave Putsey 1, Steve Hall 2, Jakob Lesha 3. Heat 5: Jakob Lesha 1, Gavin Wade 2, Greg Dickinson 3. Heat 6: Adam Grill 1, Connor Reeves 2, Brock Armstrong 3. Feature: Brock Armstrong 1, Greg Dickinson 2, Jakob Lesha 3.

Production Sedans. Heat 1: Aaron Hall 1, Lindsay Clapham 2, Nathan Gordon 3. Heat 2: Ash Graham 1, Daniel Bridge 2, Jordan Biviano 3. Heat 3. Daniel Bridge 1, Jordan Biviano 2, Aaron Hall 3. Heat 4: Lindsay Clapham 1, Ash Graham 2, Nathan Gordon 3. Feature: Jordan Biviano 1, Lindsay Clapham 2, Stuart Fawcett 3.

Wingless Sprints. Heat 1: Jacob Jolley 1, Seiton Young 2, Warren King 3. Heat 2: Ian O’Toole 1, Trent Martin 2, Masen Cattell 3. Heat 3: Seiton Young 1, Masen Cattell 2, Jacob Jolley 3. Feature: Jacob Jolley 1, Masen Cattell 2, Warren King 3.

Super Sedans: Heat 1: Steve Jordan 1, Sean Black 2, Brad Pascoe 3. Heat 2: Michael Hally 1, Mick Nicola 2, Josh McLaren 3. Heat 3: Tania Smith 1, Mitchell Gee 2, David Nicols 3, 2, David Musch 3. Heat 5: Matt Pascoe 1, Mitchell Gee 2, Sean Black 3. Heat 6: Trent Wilson 1, Justin Randall 2, Josh McLaren 3. Feature: Sean Black 1, Michael Hally 2, Steve Jordan 3.

February 24, 2022

Locally owned and independent

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SPORTS NEWS 85

Story and photos by Daniel Cohen / DC Sports Photography

Finals loom for The ‘Bar in LJ Hooker League DANIEL COHEN In a season that continues to mystify, the 3 protagonists vying for

rain. Unfortunately for Tweed-Banora, no further play was possible.

The LJ Hooker League

in the chase, and despite building some promising partnerships, they were never really in the hunt.

bat, Jamie Wilson tore through Brothers batters taking 7/27 from his 7 overs.

Casino went on to score 166 (D Vidler 40, A Gibson 4/42 off 8, W Jenkins 4/11 off 6), but it wasn’t enough.

Marist Brothers however just need to keeping winning, and a

by collapses, Brothers slipped from 2/98 to be all out for 131 (K Warid 42 off 62), and now trail Tintenbar by 11 points going into the

and securing the much coveted Bonus Point that gives them outright 2nd place on the ladder.

Lennox Head had the Bye. Standings with 3 rounds to go: Cudgen 87, G’bah Workers

Goonellabah celebrate a wicket the last remaining Finals spot had the full range of results. And all results favoured 4th placed Tintenbar.

The ‘Bar had a win over Casio, Marist Brothers were beaten by

limited overs rules requires 20 overs to be completed for a result to be possible. With the Colts well ahead of the required score for a rain affected result, the game was abandoned

A brief rain interruption couldn’t stop Goonellabah league leading Cudgen, while Tweed-Banora were 3-balls shy of recording a win against Ballina.

In Banora Point the Ballina Bears won the toss and batted, making a respectable 7/183 from their 40 overs, led by Luke Hall’s 61 (Tom Byrnes 3/21 from 8).

Tweed-Banora’s job was simple - win, and pick up the Bonus Point if possible.

With clouds gathering they raced to 1/138 off 19.3 overs, before players were forced from

with 3 more balls required for a result to be declared.

The result was far from ideal for TweedBanora’s season, awarded just 4 points for the draw when the full 7 looked likely.

Tintenbar-East Ballina meanwhile were hosting last place Casino at Kingsford Smith. After winning the toss and batting, Captain Nathan Hoey’s unbeaten 97* led Tintenbar to a formidable 8/257 from 38 overs (rain shortened).

The Cavaliers lost 2 early wickets

season.

the round, Pottsville 5/125 (Tripp 42 off 44) overcame Alstonville 5/172 (Yager 49, Robb 48) in a rain-shortened match that required the calculators to come

Sports 77, Lennox Head 76, Tintenbar-East Ballina 69, Tweed Banora 65, MB Lismore 58, Ballina 51, Pottsville 46, Alstonville 39,

Bezrouchko pulls for Six to play ladder-leaders Cudgen was the challenge.

Brothers had both openers out early, however the classy Hornets middle order kept the score ticking over, before a late push by Parker Bryant (49 off 28 balls) helped push the total to 8/225 (H Harris 3/26 off 8).

Marist Brothers started positively in reply, jumping out of the blocks in the opening overs.

However as the ball started to dominate the

In the round’s other matches, Goonellabah Workers Sports took outright 2nd place on the table with a Bonus Point win over struggling Murwillumbah at Oakes Oval.

It was a familiar story for the Panthers, despite Jones’ 40 they were bowled out for just 77 in the 31st over (J Williams 3/20 off 8, Hare 3/4 off 2.3).

In reply Goonellabah lost 3 early wickets, however scored the required runs in the 22nd over for a 4 wicket win,

out to determine the winning total.

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Murwillumbah 29, Casino 25

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February 24, 2022

86 SPORTS NEWS

T20 WORLD CUP The faces of some of the biggest names in world cricket will be projected from the Sydney Harbour Bridge this evening to celebrate the seven matches, including at the SCG during the 2022 Men’s ICC T20 World Cup tournament.

In addition to the semimore matches than any other city during the tournament in October and November, including the opening game of the Super 12 stage featuring Australia, plus three other Super 12 matches and a Super 12 Double Header Match Day. Acting Minister for Sport Damien Tudehope said excitement was building for the tournament where Australia would defend the world title, won recently in Dubai.

“Tonight, Sydney’s most iconic landmark will display the faces of some of the world’s biggest cricket stars such as Australia’s Mitch Marsh, England’s Jos Butler, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi and India’s Virat Kohli,” Mr Tudehope said.

“Australian cricket is on a high at the moment following the 4-0 men’s Ashes victory and the men’s and women’s team current ICC T20 World Cup champions.

“The opportunity to watch our world champs defend their title and witness some of the biggest names in world cricket right here in Sydney will be an amazing spectacle.

“The selection of Sydney to host more games than any other city reinforces NSW’s major events credentials and I encourage NSW cricket fans to register for tickets now and guarantee their part in one of the biggest sporting events in the world in 2022.”

ICC T20 World Cup Local Organising Committee CEO, Michelle Enright said; “The release of the opportunity to start planning their T20 World Cup experience, which is now just 268 days away.

Monday, 28 February at 10.30am STATE FUNERAL AT SCG FOR RUGBY LEAGUE IMMORTAL JOHN RAPER MBE The State Funeral Service for Australian rugby league ‘Immortal’ John Raper MBE will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Monday, 28 February at 10.30am.

Mr Raper’s family accepted the offer of a State Funeral by the NSW Government in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the sport of rugby league.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said Mr Raper, who passed away last week aged 82 after a long battle with dementia, was regarded as the greatest rugby league lock forward, with some experts considering him the best rugby league player ever.

“A State Funeral is a worthy tribute for Johnny Raper who was one of the most loved players in the history of rugby league. It’s

class family of nine boys. He played junior rugby league for the Camperdown Dragons before representing Newtown’s President’s Cup side in 1956. A year later, aged 17, he made

John Raper celebrating in 1967. Photo credit NRL

friends and supporters gather at the SCG in recognition of his achievements and life,” Mr Perrottet said.

The State Funeral will be an important opportunity to honour and pay tribute to his contributions with his family, friends, dignitaries and members of the public. The family selected the SCG for

the service due to its strong connection to him as he was a lifetime member and won eight there with his beloved St George Dragons.

The service at the SCG will be an outdoor seated event. Attendees at the SCG will be required to follow appropriate COVID-19 measures.

Gates to the SCG for the Funeral Service will open at 9.45am and guests and members of the public will need to be seated by 10.15am sharp. The Funeral will also be live streamed for people unable to attend from 10.30am.

Mr Raper was born in Camperdown in Sydney’s inner west and grew up in a working-

for Newtown. In 1958, he represented Sydney as a lock against Great Britain.

Mr Raper won the Clive Churchill Medal in 1966; was named an Immortal in 1981; was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985; was awarded an MBE from Britain in 2000 for Australian Sports; inducted into the Australian Rugby League and International Hall of Fame in 2002; and named in Team of the Century in 2008.

For further details on the Funeral including arrival entry points, the live stream and the online condolence book visit nsw.gov.au/ stateservices.

Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway the venue in an advisory capacity for Mick and

DENNIS NEWLYN PROMOTER David Lander has sold Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway.

Negotiations have been completed for the takeover to become rubber stamped within New promoters are Mick and wife Kim Sauer, owners/operators of Pottsville Self Storage and Pottsville Landscape Supplies.

Mick, 41, has been racing Sprintcars for a number of seasons after he started his career aged 16 driving Stock Standard Sedans before he moved into AMCA Sedans, then to V8 Dirt Sprintcar ranks.

He has been a regular at Lismore Showground for keen spectator.

Mick says promoting the track will be his major priority and will put racing in the background when he

the start of the 2022-2023 season.

“We just want to see Lismore Speedway continue to thrive and to also carry on the great work done by David Lander promoting the venue as one of the longest running speedways in Australia,” Mick explained.

Mick and Kim have two children, Ambrose 7 and Rusty 5.

Mick says he is looking

forward to the challenge.

“We are going to give it a red hot crack and I will only race on limited occasions. Promoting a speedway is something we have always wanted to do and now the opportunity has presented itself.”

For David Lander, 76, it brings down the curtain on 15 seasons at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway at the end of the current racing term in late April.

He has promoted the

Lismore Showground venue longer than anyone else and it calls an end to a promotional career that commenced at Sydney’s Parramatta City Raceway in 1989.

When the time comes to hand over the keys to the Lismore Speedway

David said.

“Mick will be with me even for the rest of this season learning more about the operation of the venue. The racing and general running of the track will remain basically the same under the control of Mick and Kim. I am very happy for them and I know they will do a very good job.”

David already has visions of life after speedway when the day comes to literally hitch the wagon. “My wife Carol and I plan to buy a mobile home caravan and travel around Australia. I think it’s time to do this and enjoy the rest of our life.

“I have had a wonderful

also take the honour of being one of the longest serving promoters in Australian speedway history.

“I will still be here at

as a competitor and then promoter, but when the time is right in your life to make a decision such as this, you have to do it.”

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SPORTS NEWS 87

CUDGEN SURF NOTES Current COVID Fancy a Group Fitness Challenge that can

N.S.W. is that there are no restrictions on

well-being? Want to “Our Switch Fitness Learn to Swim class?

The Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre (GSAC) is back in full swing following the lifting of COVID-19

with state-of-theart equipment that

for participating in February S.L.S. require any member

range of new programs

community.

The challenges set by COVID-19 restrictions meant that many programs were

professionals.

“There is something

work.

Lismore City Council’s

program that suit both

requirements.

If you are after more

all segments of our GSAC is once again

a full range of classes

that offers something

with lots of healthy

challenges of COVID hasn’t been easy for our

GSAC Acting Assistant Manager Bryce Keniry

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www.gsac.net.au or call 6625 5370 for more information.

GREYS VETERANS CRICKET TEAM Lismore Emerging Greys Veterans cricket team were

Veterans cricket has

Veterans Cricket NSW

Storey (24 not out in groups. Lismore has

a patrol member’s room. The southern for storage of our

Veterans Cricket age category to its

inaugural NSW O65’s State Championships

maintenance of the

The next championship

Veteran’s cricket has become popular with

patrol equipment has week the Club took

Macquarie.

The Lismore team won both their

age championships. placegetters were

without a ball being

The N.S.W. Championships commence at Manly

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9/157.

Strong batting performances were

The bowling attack

ageing cricketers local players in their

its playing ranks are in Due to a huge increase

The following week the senior titles commence

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