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Staff member recognised for excellence in nursing and midwifery Northern NSW Local Health District has today congratulated local nurse, Emily Green who is among 30 finalists nominated for the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Registered Nurse, Emily Green has been selected from nominations across eight categories which recognise nurses and midwives who have made a difference in clinical practice, management and leadership.

NNSWLHD Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katharine Duffy, said Emily was a highly deserving local finalist for the awards, which recognise the contribution of nurses and midwives across the NSW public health

system.

“Emily is a registered nurse who has completed her graduate year working in Lismore Base Hospital,” Ms Duffy said.

“Emily has shown both leadership and compassion during her time at Lismore and has been described by her colleagues as an asset to the hospital particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 floods.”

NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce extended her congratulations to this year’s finalists.

“These awards showcase the exceptional work nurses and midwives are doing in our hospitals each and every day. I want to acknowledge the finalists for their outstanding work and thank all our staff

members who continue to deliver high quality care during these challenging times,” Ms Pearce said.

“These awards began in 2013 during my time as Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and I’m very pleased to now see them entering their 10th year.”

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Jacqui Cross said each Local Health District and Specialty Network nominated their nurses and midwives in six award categories.

“Colleagues and the community were also invited to nominate individuals for two

Healing Heart Awards for exceptional care.

These awards recognise nurses and midwives who deliver outstanding patient care and support for families and carers,” Ms Cross said.

Finalists and winners will be celebrated in the Awards ceremony, which will be

livestreamed on 24 November, 2022 from 2pm.

The NSW Government has announced a record 10,148 full-time equivalent staff will be recruited to hospitals and health services across NSW over four years, in the nation’s largest-ever health workforce boost, as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

The additional staff will include nurses and midwives, doctors, paramedics, pathologists and scientific staff, pharmacists and allied health professionals, as well as support and ancillary staff who ensure the continued operations of NSW hospitals and the wider public health system.

$114,000 in penalties against CFMMEU and officials after disrupting works The Federal Circuit and Family Court has penalised the CFMMEU and two of its officials $114,660 for hindering and obstructing contractors during construction of the $4.9 billion Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade project near

Grafton.

The penalty follows the Court finding that on 22 August 2019 CFMMEU officials Dean Rielly and Paul Fitzpatrick refused to follow lawful directions and prevented a concrete pour from occurring.

The Court found that

the officials entered an exclusion zone, positioned themselves behind a concrete truck and refused to move when requested to do so.

Their actions resulted in the concrete pour being abandoned and six cubic metres of concrete wasted, with one and

a half days of work time lost because of the officials’ actions.

Judge Humphreys found both officials and the CFMMEU breached the Fair Work Act by intentionally hindering and obstructing the contractors by preventing the concrete

pour.

Judge Humphrey’s said of Mr Rielly’s actions: “The Court is satisfied that Mr Rielly took the lead role in the contraventions. At all times, Mr Rielly deliberately and intentionally refused to move away from the

back of the concrete agitator until after the concrete pour was abandoned.”

ABCC Commissioner Stephen McBurney said the judgment highlighted the seriousness of the unlawful conduct.

North Coast second most popular destination for domestic travellers to NSW Destination NSW has released new fact sheets on domestic visitation to NSW, providing valuable insights for visitor economy businesses and revealing NSW was number one Letters TV Guide Rural Entertainment Real Estate

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‘Town Crier’ awarded Local Tourism Hero honour Casino’s much-loved ‘Town Crier’, Brenda Armfield, has been recognised for her support of Richmond Valley events and tourism by being named a Local Tourism Hero.

The announcement was made at last week’s North Coast Tourism Symposium and Awards Gala Dinner in Grafton.

Brenda is a wellknown identity in the Casino area. She is a

life member of both the Casino Beef Week Festival and Casino Show Society, and volunteers at COW FM community radio station with her great shows where anything goes, including the popular ‘down memory lane’ segment.

She also freely gives her time to the Casino Historical Society, the Casino Orchid Society, and she is a member of

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Casino Men’s Shed and the Casino view Club, as well as raising money for charities.

Brenda has spent the past 35 years using her balloon-bedecked lime green Moke and personality to promote the town’s activities.

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vaudeville shows, Brenda became involved in promoting the Casino Beef Week Festival after attending a committee meeting in the 1980s.

Her promotions schedule has grown to include all local events.

She is an absolute treasure to her family, husband Warren, and her many friends. We all love and cherish her and were proud to nominate her as our Local Tourism

Hero.

This year’s Tourism Symposium theme was Evolution for Success, featuring renowned futurist Steve Sammartino as opening keynote speaker, as well as Stewart Moore, CEO of Earthcheck, and Dr Catriona Wallace, leading artificial intelligence and digital transformation expert.

Clarence Valley Council partnered with

Destination North Coast to co-host the annual event.

Grafton’s iconic Saraton Theatre was the venue for the Symposium on Thursday 28 July, followed that evening by the Awards Gala Dinner at The Barn in the Grafton Showgrounds.

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CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL

Two Notices of Motion for the 2022 LGNSW Annual Conference In consecutive motions moved by Cr Stephen Pickering and seconded

by Cr Peter Johnstone, Council unanimously resolved to submit two Notices of Motion for consideration at the 2022 Local Government NSW Annual Conference, both in relation to increased powers to issue penalty notices.

The first motion is aimed at increasing the opportunity for local government to issue penalty notices of appropriate value for offences causing environmental damage to public places, including wilful damage to trees and unlawful removal of plants. The second motion is aimed at increasing the maximum penalties for sewer and water offences under the Local Government Act to a level in line with state government owned water utilities. Cr Pickering amended both motions to include that Council requests support from NSW Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis and Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman to lobby the NSW Government.

Long Way Home authors announced A bunch of talented Clarence Valley writers had good news this week, with the shortlist for the 2022 Long Way Home story competition.

According to The Long Way Home’s Claire Aman, the shortlist is proof that nothing can stop a good writer.

‘There’s been a lot to write about. Dramatic times call for brave story-telling. This year’s theme was ‘Let Go,’ prompting over 330 writers of all ages to come up with fabulous stories ranging from profound to hilarious.

People let go of their belongings after the floods. They let go of fear and sadness. They let go of the past and the future, and each other. They let go of a leash, the reins. Some of the stories made us laugh out loud, and some gave us tears. As always, these stories sit in the familiar and beloved landscapes of

the Clarence Valley.’

The 65 shortlisted stories – by a mix of adults, high school and primary students - will all be published in Let Go - Stories from the Clarence Valley 2022, with the book going on sale in early December. The winners

will be announced in September. Judges were Janelle Brown, Roweena Shakespeare, Jacqui Hinshaw, Kathryn Goldie, Ilana Kaplin, and Claire Aman.

‘We take our hats off to the shortlisted authors, who come from all over the Clarence

Valley, from Nymboida to Baryulgil to Iluka. To bring a short story from idea stage to deadline, takes imagination, effort and courage,’ said Claire.

Started in 2018, The Long Way Home competition grows more popular each year. It is

a community project, open to anyone with a connection to the Clarence Valley. The annual book is written, edited and designed in the Clarence, and printed in Grafton by local printer Yoohoo McPhee.

‘We don’t get paid or make a profit, so we are grateful for the generous support of South Grafton Community Bank,’ said Claire.

‘This year we received more stories than ever.

So many stories were jostling for the shortlist, too many to fit into one book. We want to keep unearthing new writers, so we encourage everyone of all ages to keep writing.’

To find out who made the shortlist, people can head to www. thelongwayhomestories. com. The Long Way Home can also be found on Facebook.

Tweed tourism snapshot under review

The Tweed Tourism Company’s snapshot for January to March 2022 shows visitors to the Visitor Information Centre were down 23.5% year on year, with 5083 visitors recorded.

51% visited the centre IN BRIEF in Tweed Heads, 31% The 2022 Tourism in Kingscliff and 18% Accommodation in Murwillumbah. The Australia NSW Awards for Excellence were held Murwillumbah VIC recently. Congratulations closed on March 5 due to flooding. go to Crystalbrook 44% of visitors Byron, winner of the Redeveloped/Refurbished recorded were from NSW, 23% were local, Hotel Of The Year!

21% from Queensland, 9% from Victoria and 3% other.

Most visitor enquiries were for attractions, followed by enquiries for a map, bus infor-mation and directions.

The digital snapshot shows website users to the Visit the Tweed site were down 1.18% year on year, with 24,217 users visiting the site.

There were 57,447 page views which was up by 23.75% year on year.

On Facebook, the page

received 240 new page likes, a total of 10,078 page likes, up 2.4% year on year. Engagements increased by 11.8% and users reached increased by 59.3%.

On Instagram, the account gained 473 new followers, with a total of 11,008 followers, up 4.4% on the previous period. Engagements decreased by 28.6% as did users reached by 28.8%.

The What’s On Tweed website also saw a

downturn in use, with 8784 website users, down 4.87% year on year. The website received 28,305 page views which was down by 22.51% year on year.

On Facebook, the page gained 345 new followers, with a total of 6891 followers, up 5.2% on the previous period.

Engagements were up 76.2% and users reached increased by 71.3%.

The Tweed Tourism Co Facebook page gained 43 new followers, with

1700 followers, up 2.6% on the previous period.

Engagements were down 67.2% as were users reached, down 40.1%.

Tweed Shire Council voted to write to the Tweed Tourism Company (DR Tourism Pty) Ltd and highlight those KPIs not met under the contract and request a written status update to be tabled at the next meeting of council.

Stronger Country Communities Grants Round 5 Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for a share of the NSW Government’s $160-million Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5. Funding is available for local community and sporting infrastructure, projects enhancing accessibility and inclusion for people with disability, improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, and community programs and local events.

Applications close 23 September 2022. For more information, eligibility and to apply go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/stronger-country-communities-fund-round-5

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We’re pleased to announce our Lismore Central store will reopen on Thursday, 18th August at 8am. For more information and opening hours, visit woolworths.com.au/floods We thank you for your patience and look forward to welcoming you back in store.

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Lighting Collective Showroom unveiling On a balmy winter night in Byron Bay, Lighting Collective hosted an exclusive opportunity for members of the local design community to come and experience our long-awaited showroom unveiling.

Located in the increasingly stylish Byron Arts and Industry estate, the Lighting Collective newly renovated and reimaged concept space was the backdrop to a night of celebration filled with fine local wines, local produce and entertainment.

“I believe it’s important to celebrate

goals and this new space was a BIG goal!

We wanted to celebrate it’s completion with the people who helped us achieve this goal,

our friends, family, colleagues and clients,” Sheridan Richardson, Managing Director, Lighting Collective, said.

Cava in hand from

Luna Wine, the guests were welcomed through the doors, to an exclusive unveiling of over 500 lights from over 20 brands including local artisans.

With a welcome to country and an unveiling speech from the Owner, Sheridan Richardson. Guests were enchanted with the music of The Sunset

Socialites - a variety of chilled beats teamed with saxophone whilst sipping on Das Juice Red from Luna Wine, Stone and Wood Pacific Ale and a gastronomical spread from Sage Events.

“We have lots of collaborative ideas (for the future) which we can’t give away all at once but we have some amazing events in the works so watch this space!”

Lighting Collective Showroom is open now Mon – Friday 9am to 5pm at 1/80 Centennial Circuit, Bundjalung Country, Byron Bay.

“Red Fleet” dispute comes to a head The Tweed Shire Council Mayor will write to the NSW Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cook, and Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman to request that the NSW Government revises its determination that Rural Fire Service (RFS) assets are the “property” of councils and acknowledges rural firefighting equipment is controlled by and the property of the RFS. Council received an email from the President of Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW), which stated the accounting dispute over the “Red Fleet” is rapidly coming to a head following the release of the Auditor-General’s latest Report on Local

Government.

“In the Report, the Auditor General reiterates the State Government determination that Rural Fire Service (RFS) assets are the “property” of councils, who must therefore absorb all depreciation costs,” the email stated.

“This Determination is nothing more than a financial sleight of hand, which would force councils to absorb significant depreciation costs for assets over which we have precisely zero management or control.

“Councils have no say in the acquisition of the assets, no involvement in their deployment, and none in their disposal. In fact, the only connection between the two is the Govern-

ment’s nonsensical determination that the Auditor General has called out in this latest re-port.

“Comparable assets held by Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the State Emergency Service (SES) are not vested anywhere other than with the organisations that purchase, use, main-tain and dispose of them.”

The email stated that the State Government’s own Local Government Accounting Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting states councils can choose whether or not to record this RFS equipment on their books.

“Unsurprisingly, 68 impacted rural and regional councils have refused to record these assets just as they refuse

to wear costs which last year stood at $145 million.

“The latest Audit Report tightens the screws on councils by recommending them to under-take a stocktake of RFS assets and record the value in their financial statements; warning councils that do not recognise the assets will be found non-compliant; and calling on the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to intervene.

“This latest development only compounds the farce, given the Government’s 7 June letter – included in the Report and attached to this email – which states neither it nor the Local Government Minister have legal authority to

direct councils to record the assets and as-sume the costs.

“I have today written urgently to the NSW Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cook, and Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman.

I have urged them to finally clear up this mess once and for all by ensuring the NSW Government acknowledges rural firefighting equipment is controlled by and the property of the RFS.” Section 119 of the Rural Fire Services Act 1997 states “all firefighting equipment purchased or constructed wholly of from money to the credit of the Fund is to be vested in the Council of the area for or on behalf of which the

firefighting equipment has been purchased or con-structed”.

The council report stated if the assets are deemed the property of councils, the assets will be included on the balance sheet and the associated depreciation expense on the income statement.

“This will impact the operating result of councils and in meeting the Fit for the Future fi-nancial benchmarks.

“Council has no control over acquisition, maintenance, or disposal of the assets. Council may also incur greater insurance liability for the assets.

“The continued service provision of the Rural Fire Service is not at risk from these divergent accounting views.”

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It’s a dogs life in a book

SAMANTHA ELLEY

When Rustie’s owner, Lennox Head dentist and surfer Emma Coulter, picked up a camera, he could not have known it would lead to his very own book.

“It’s mainly a photography book,” said Emma.

“I spent a year taking photos of dogs.

“The reason why was because I’d come back from a trip to Africa and enjoyed taking wildlife photos and didn’t want to stop there.”

And so Rustle, the Kelpie cross, became the star of the book aptly named Rustie and Co: A year of dogs.

“I go to dog school every Sunday, so took photos of a lot of dogs there,” said Emma.

“There are 80 dogs in the

book.”

Emma launched her book to an appreciative crowd of around 150 people at Tintenbar Hall, just over a week ago.

“We sold over 100 books as well as prints from the exhibition and merchandise,” said Emma.

“We also raised $400 for charity.

“The wildlife twins brought their new wombat Barty along, and he stole the show.”

For each book purchased, $1 Will go to Dogs for Jobs, a charity that rehomes working dogs and Byron Bay Wildlife.

To get your copy visit rustieandco.com.

Photo: by Emma Coulter of Rustie the Kelpie cross.

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IN BRIEF Mental health at work It’s a legal responsibility to have a safe and healthy workplace. Learn more about mental health at work, your rights, and obligations, and complete the Workplace Pulse Check to see how your business compares to others. To find out more and register for free training and coaching for your workplace, visit www. nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth-at-work Hear2Talk: Workplace wellbeing support You can access free confidential, independent phonebased support from Hear2Talk. A skilled mental health peer worker can help you develop strategies and make positive changes to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Call 1300 428 255 between 12pm and 8pm daily (except public holidays).

Bringing mental health front and centre SAMANTHA ELLEY When the figures for mental illness were released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Rotary’s Richmond-on-Ballina past president David Harmon knew something had to be done.

“According to the ABS, 2 in 5 adults experience (mental health issues) and 1 in 4 young people are looking for mental health support,” he said.

“It’s also been found, the largest increase in suicide rates can occur 2-3 years after a major event in people’s lives.”

Mr Harmon is well aware of what the Northern Rivers people have been through, from drought, bushfires, Covid and now floods and wants people to know help is at hand.

Tomorrow at the Ballina RSL, a place that has the capacity to accommodate around 400 people, at 5pm, with the support of many volunteers, the Community Mental

Health Symposium will be held.

“We want to get a conversation started and break down the stigma of anxiety and depression,” Mr Harmon said.

“We want people to find a network out there, so they know where to go.”

Organisations such as Headspace, The Buttery, Momentum Collective

and The Healthy Minds Club will be in attendance with key note speakers psychologists Michael Sawyer OAM and Katie Burgess.

The event will start at

5pm, with presentations at 6pm and a Q&A session at 8pm.

“This event is for everyone, all ages and all backgrounds,” said Mr Harmon.

“Many people, by nature are proud and don’t want to be seen as vulnerable.”

Mr Harmon highlights that many of us who haven’t normally gone through anxiety and depression, have since experienced some terrible circumstances and need to have an outlet.

“It is important with your family, partner and community that you talk and support each other,” he said.

“Communication with your children is important too.

“We want mental health front and centre.”

To register for the symposium go to www. trybooking.com/CAIZE or call Dave Harmon on 0401 956 996 for enquiries.

Personal Injury Commission

Application for Appointment of Board Members

General Member (Sessional), Workers Compensation Division The Personal Injury Commission (Commission) resolves disputes between people injured in motor accidents and workplaces in NSW, insurers and employers. The Commission is an independent statutory tribunal within the New South Wales justice system, committed to providing a transparent and independent dispute resolution service. The Commission exercises functions in two divisions – the Motor Accidents Division and the Workers Compensation Division.

Tabulam Racecourse Land Manager Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating?

Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run

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People who understand the need and have a desire to manage public land and assets for the benefit of the entire community.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment as General Members (Sessional) in the Workers Compensation Division.

Sessional General Members may be based in Sydney or regional locations. Some travel may be required.

Sessional General Members are remunerated under a fee schedule. Appointments may be made for terms up to five years, with eligibility for reappointment.

Your role as a Board Member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless.

Applicants for appointment as a General Member will be qualified legal practitioners of at least 5 years’ standing or, in the opinion of the Minister, possess special knowledge, skill or expertise. Ideally applicants will have sound knowledge of workers compensation law and practice, coupled with demonstrated alternative dispute resolution and facilitation skills and experience.

We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and financial management skills and objective decision-making expertise would be a distinct advantage.

To understand more about the role, including terms and conditions, please access the following information:

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The Tabulam Racecourse Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 84819 at Tabulam notified on 26- Mar-1964 for Access, Public Recreation, Reserve No. 540070 at Tabulam notified on 26-Sep-1896 for Racecourse. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

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A resounding win LARA LEAHY Glenn Cox had never won anything big, but after entering a competition at Ballina RSL, he is the proud owner of a new shiny red Hyundai Venue Active! Although the win was not without a few extra nail biting moments.

A few Saturday nights ago, Glenn was one of three lucky winners that were selected to draw a prize. He won the big prize on the night, $500. But that wasn’t all - he then made it to the big major prize draw a couple of weeks later with 26 other people.

All 27 contestants were called out to take a numbered seat. Then each contestant came out in order to select and open a safe, one of which held the grand prize of a car. Glenn was in hot seat number 18, so he watched 17 safes open with no car apparent. Then Glenn

had his turn.

Glenn had chosen his safe earlier, and it had remained intact. He got to his selection, but on turning the key, it got stuck. Jiggling it, only made the key snap off in the safe. They had to stop the live Facebook feed to sort it out.

Finally the safe door

was accessible and Glenn could open it.

Inside was a balloon and a photo of the car, he had won! “It’s the biggest thing I have ever won,” Glenn said.

Clare, the promotions manager at Ballina RSL was handing out the prizes said, “You could see the shock on

his face, it was a great moment.”

Glenn reflects on the last week, “I have felt amazing, ever since I won it, I’ve been waking up happy and looking forward to it, and now I’ve got it I’m still so glad that I won.”

Even after the win there was one final

drawn out occurrence, “When I went to pick up the car, the people at the dealership didn’t know anything about it, and they said go and wait over there. They went to find out about what was happening,” Glenn said, “I saw the red car, and thought that’s probably mine.” Sure enough, Jonathan, the man with the number plates, showed up with a drill and screwdrivers and it was. It didn’t take long and the paperwork and a tutorial on the features were done and some photos were taken. Then Glenn got to drive away in his latest acquisition.

“I went to Lismore and back for my first drive with my mother,” Glenn said, but he has larger trips planned. Namely a trip to the Gold Coast with his sister, to visit friends in Newcastle and to see his brother in Melbourne, who he “hasn’t had the chance to visit yet.”

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Casino BMX Club The Casino BMX Club has regular racing meets and welcomes new riders.

Casino BMX is located at Crawford Square, Walker Street, Casino.

BMX racing is for both boys and girl of all ages, as well as the young and adventurous at heart. Kids can start as young as 3 years old on a balance bike and there are members riding at 70 years of age. All riders require full face helmet, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and long pants.

A BMX bike is required, this can be a skate park bike or a ‘Kmart’ bike, however it can only have a rear cable brake and no reflectors or pegs.

A small and friendly club with members that are happy to help you get started and currently offering a free four week trial. Phone 0409 481 978 or email casinobmxclub@gmail. com

Please join us as we celebrate our 3 year Inclusive Communities Arts Project The project has involved First Nation elders, artists and performers in the community, internationally renowned and local artists, 3 of Casino’s schools and at all times the residents and staff of Whiddon Casino.

We will be showcasing a sample of the work and a short documentary about the program all curated by the Lismore regional gallery.

Event Details Date: Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st August Times: 10am - 4pm Location: Casino Community & Cultural Centre, 35 Walker St, Casino NSW 2470

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46 EXTRA POLICE FOR CLARENCE AND RICHMOND VALLEYS NSW Deputy Premier, Nationals Leader and Minister for Police, Paul Toole joined Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis for a visit to Grafton Police station on Wednesday and confirmed the number of officers in the two Police Districts serving the Clarence and Richmond Valleys will each increase by eight in the coming year.

Chris Gulaptis helped negotiate a deal with the Police Association of NSW prior to the last election for record increases in recruitment and that has now resulted in a total of 24 more officers for the Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command and 22 for the Richmond LAC. “That deal was signed with Police Association of NSW President Tony King, a former Grafton detective who has just returned to duty in the region, having completed a successful

Constable Cooper Rogers, Superintendent Steve Clarke, Chris Gulaptis, Inspector Jo Reid, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole and Constable Rahul Maharaj. term representing officers of one of the largest police forces in the English speaking world,” Mr Gulaptis said.

“Our cops are tops and I wanted to bring the Minister to Grafton to thank officers for their outstanding service through the pandemic and floods and to listen to their ideas on the future policing of our

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region.”

The Deputy Premier and Mr Gulaptis met officers in Grafton including the Commander of the Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command Superintendent Steve Clarke, popular longterm Grafton Inspector Jo Reid and Constables Cooper Rogers and Rahul Maharaj who are two of the station’s

newest recruits.

Mr Toole said the Nationals in Government were delivering the biggest increase in police numbers across the State in more than 30 years.

“We’re boosting every area and aspect of the NSW Police Force – including our general duties police, domestic violence

specialist investigators, police prosecutors, counter terrorism police and organised crime squads,” Mr Toole said.

“These extra positions mean more proactive policing, more foot patrols, more visibility of police in high-risk areas, more support for victims, and more time to investigate crime.”

IN BRIEF Rail Trails Framework released The NSW Government has released a Rail Trail Framework to expedite the creation of additional trails in NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general rail trail operation and maintenance.

This augurs well for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail; a 132km recreational trail development follows the disused Casino to Murwillumbah railway corridor which is scheduled to open in 2022/2023.

Rural Financial Counselling Services Rewire is a small business program run by the Rural Financial Counselling Service that provides businesses with free, independent and confidential support to help small business with the challenges experienced by business.

To find out more about the program and check eligibility, visit www.rfcsnsw.com.au/ rfcs-home/rewire-smallbusiness-program.

Tenterfield Shire Council update Council will undertake a three-month trial of a “noticeboardonly” Facebook page although their Customer Satisfaction Survey showed the preference for “Your Local News” printed brochure.

“Accurate and timely communication with residents, visitors and potential visitors is a vital function of Council – not just for potential rate rises, bin days and road closures, but also for tourism and encouraging new businesses and residents to the Shire,” the council report stated.

Council reported the cost for current

communications was about $143,000 per year, including the Tenterfield Shire app, newspaper advertisements, newsletters and the website. This included a proposed $28,000 estimate for the Facebook page.

Rate varition Council will start community engagement to support an application to IPART for a proposed Special Rate Variation comprising of a permanent increase of 43% (including rate peg) in 2023/24 and 43% (including rate peg) in 2024/25, representing a cumulative increase

of 104.49% using the current rating structure to determine yield.

This will result in an additional income of about $2.081 million in the financial year 2023/24 and a further $2.976 million in financial year 2024/25 providing an additional income from rates of $5.057 million over two years. This will be in addition to Council’s current rate income of about $4.8 million per year.

“Council recognises it must address its current financial sustainability and level of service to address community expectation,” the council

report stated.

“This is to ensure that Council has sufficient cash to fund renewal and maintenance of its assets that have been under pressure due to natural disaster in recent years. Councils are under constant pressure to deliver the same services for less which is an unsustainable model. Tenterfield Shire Council has very limited opportunity to increase own source revenue and as a result an increase in rates, combined with further operational efficiencies, is the most viable solution for a financially sustainable Council.”

RDA Northern Rivers welcomes new Minister for RDA network The RDA Northern Rivers Board and staff welcome the appointment of the Hon Kristy McBain MP as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories with responsibility for the

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees program.

Ms McBain is the Member for EdenMonaro and has a strong background in regional Australia as a lawyer and in local government

before entering federal parliament.

“I am incredibly honoured and humbled to have been appointed Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and to have the responsibility

for our Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees program. I am deeply passionate about my portfolio, having been born in regional Victoria and now living in regional New South Wales.”

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‘I’ll never retire’ From the very first moment Elizabeth Von Der Heidt started volunteering at Feros Village Byron Bay, it was clear she was going to have a huge impact.

“I walked in, sat in the courtyard with the ladies and started singing It’s a Lovely Day Today by Ella Fitzgerald,” she said.

“Everyone was clapping and singing along. We were so happy.”

Although Elizabeth didn’t realise it, her career as a preschool teacher was about to come to an end. Behind the scenes, enamoured Feros residents pleaded with management to give her a job.

“The next day, one of the managers saw me and said, ‘Liz, you’ve got to come to work’.

And I said, ‘No, I don’t work here. I’m just a volunteer’,” she said.

“But the residents had asked for me to come

back and work there, and so I came.”

It was an unconventional recruitment strategy, but it worked – Elizabeth has now been working at Feros Village Byron Bay for more than 20

years.

In recognition of Aged Care Employee Day (Sunday, August 7), Elizabeth is encouraging others to try the career she loves.

“The best part of my job is to bring joy to the

people at Feros,” she said.

“To smile, to bring them stories, to give hugs – it’s all very much a blessing to me.

I love people. Some of our residents don’t have someone visit

them every day, and so I’ve become like a granddaughter to them.

“It’s a blessing to go home knowing you have given care to someone who really needed it.

“I’ll never retire. I’ll just book myself in at

Join the new wave of healthcare

Feros when I get older, because I like it so much!”

Ultimately, Elizabeth has one piece of advice for those who think they may enjoy care work.

“Every day and every person is different.

I help residents get showered, get them ready for breakfast, help the ladies put some make-up on. We have afternoon tea, and I might encourage the residents to go to a music lesson, or get on the bus from the village to go shopping in town, or get them painting or watching a movie,” she said.

“But you can consistently bring joy in, bring smiles in, and find that so fulfilling in life.”

For more information about a career with Feros Care, visit feroscare.com.au/ careers

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HOUSING I hear some Gold Coast councillor wants to criminalise vagrancy.

Given the Wellcamp facility at Toowoomba is empty putting the homeless and poor there would be a great idea it houses over seven hundred people it’s a no brainer it’s pathetic how stupid government officials are how any of these Muppets get elected is beyond me.

Alan Mosley Yamba GUIDE DOGS AUSTRALIA As more of us return to working at the office, a new survey by Guide Dogs Australia reveals that three in five dog owners have worried about how getting back to work outside the home might be impacting their dogs.

Opting to work from the office and increased social lives are taking away from the time our dogs treasure. But with two-thirds of Aussie dogs displaying unfavourable new behaviours as owners return to the office, puppy parents are encouraged to walk the talk.

The survey was conducted for PAWGUST, a campaign in its fifth year that is inviting the public to give back to their best

TWITTER MANIACS Well said Luke O’Neill of Alstonville, you are so correct in saying social media and minority’s virtue signalling is dictating how many people should view our world today. I too am so weary of this rot; it is about time people start to think for themselves again and dump the social media sewer they have been lured into. Social media is not mainstream, it is not real. It’s a platform for the likes of our well known

D’EJA’ VU FOR THE NATIONALS It gives One a tremendous feeling of satisfaction to watch our highly rated Federal Labor Govt becoming even more popular, especially our straight-talking PM- 56% Labor- 44% Coalition, (it must take a special kind of belligerent stupidity to claim they were not given a mandate). Promises are being upheld, all the hard questions are being answered without the usual deflective spin (and systemic lying) that we were constantly subjected to by bully-boy Morrison, and finally health experts are being listened to.

By restoring sick leave for casual workers isolating from COVID, demonstrates they are not afraid of making the right decisions even in the face of pathetic allegations of “backflipping” coming from the usual mad right detractors. It also gives One

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Every day these people or organisations seem to come up with new theories about the demise of our planet. It was the Ozone layer, then Global warming, now Climate change.

Doesn’t everything change over time, humans age, plants grow or die, weather continues changing daily, so please.

Its pretty simple, every human being on this planet has its role and duty to look after our environment, whether you live in Australia, USA, Africa, Asia or North or South Poles.

Big corporations, governments continue to place the blame on us. So why does big corporations such as Woolworths, Coles, MacDonalds continue to be the main contributor to environmental damage i.e. packaging. Why do we package cut up vegies, wrap bananas or apples in twos or fours? Governments and corporations put in place single plastic bags, plastic straws, but statical data has informed us this has made no or little impact.

Governments tell us to recycle, so WHY in last 50 years since recycling we still only recycle 10%.

Why do we now have 3 rubbish bins now? I know personally my recycling bin is always full due to unnecessary packaging, ALL from big businesses.

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radical green politicians, it gives them a voice they would not normally have to reach out to the dazed and confused leftist’s. I to congratulate any NRL player who refuses to wear the alphabet jersey, a minority desperately looking for recognition has no place in the NRL or their players, a team jersey should never be used as a political or moral tool by any individual or organisation. I find it abhorrent they expect the team to disregard their morals and beliefs for the selfish benefit of others.

In contrast, why don’t the discriminated NRL players insist the whole team wear a jersey designed by themselves with a religious theme? How would the rest of the team be treated if they refused to wear their jersey? would other teams be offended? would some team members refuse to wear it? even though it represents everything just, good, and fair in this world.

I suggest the NRL forget all this nonsense trying to please everyone, but the very clubs involved, get back to basics have home and away jerseys if they desire and just butt out and get on with it, people attend matches for entertainment and love of the game, nothing else. (Except maybe a hotdog and pie with an amber fluid).

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mates and beat the guilt by committing to a 30-minute walk together every day in August.

According to this new Guide Dogs survey, it’s not just our dogs that are suffering from this lack of walks. A quarter of dog owners feel guilty daily, and a similar proportion feel it weekly.

All this when dog owners could be reaping the emotional rewards of a brisk walk with a fourlegged friend. Over 90% of dog owners agreed this is something that boosts their mood.

This year it takes on a special meaning. Midlockdown PAWGUST survey findings revealed over 80% of Australians were relying on their dogs for emotional support throughout 2020. Now lockdowns have lifted, it’s our dogs’ turn to rely on their owners to get them through a time of significant change by making a walk a day a part of their routine this August.

Dog owners around the country can now give back by signing up to PAWGUST. By getting friends and family to sponsor them, they will also contribute to raising and training Guide Dogs, which cost more than $50,000 per dog to breed, raise and train but provide years of independence and companionship to someone with blindness or low vision.

At Guide Dogs we are always grateful to our dogs, and PAWGUST is about encouraging Australians to join us by getting the steps in with their four-legged friend while raising money to help us raise and train more Guide Dogs at the same time.

Join PAWGUST at www. pawgust.com.au/pawsitive Ryan Jones, Guide Dogs Orientation and Mobility Specialist

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vehicles used or purchased for departments? Hospitals, Councils, Politicians etc.

Why do we need so many streets lighting in our towns and cities? Why doesn’t All government buildings or large shopping centres have self-sustainable energy on their roof i.e. solar panels?

Lastly, why rest of the world care about the environment BUT China doesn’t do their part? We continue to purchase these cheap products, allow them to have factories run 24/7 for these cheap products, plus allow more coal mines. Why did recently the world rich and elite fly to Davos 2022 in over 200 private jets?

Don’t complain about rising energy costs, use a blanket instead of heaters and air conditioners, Western society are spoilt brats and have little idea but like to continue to be a part of these causes! We all can make a difference, it a choice, make the little steps every day and every way you can.

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a great sense of relief to see the horrendous rorting and pork barrelling perpetrated by the previous corrupt Coalition Govt (especially the National Party), finally uncovered for all to see.

Out of the now discredited $1.5 billion Regional Grants Program the Auditor General discovered that funds were skewed 2-1 in favour of Coalition held seats. The Nationals drew extra criticism for directing $100 million into their electorates that did not meet departmental criteria, overlooking, overturning, and undercutting all the accepted guidelines and even without proper paperwork. Now it’s not uncommon for the recipients of this taxpayer funded largesse to just gleefully accept it, but when someone receives something, they may not necessarily be entitled to someone else always misses out. It also makes One wonder if Nationals Page MP Kevin Hogan benefited and how far Kevin’s outstretched hand was extended prior to the election. No doubt the proposed National Integrity Commission will be letting us know in due course.

Keith Duncan Pimlico HENNY-PENNY TALES Now that Federal parliament has started again, I cannot help noticing that many are following the Henny-Penny story of saying ‘we are facing a climate crisis’ if we don’t stop new coal and gas projects. The children’s story tells how Henny-Penny leads her feathered farmyard friends to follow her to tell the king that ‘the sky is falling’ after an acorn fell on her head without them asking any questions, looking up

or getting more facts until they meet Foxy-Loxy who lures them into his den/ house. Adam Bandt, the Greens leader, would make a good Henny-Penny as he sounds like Professor Tim Flannery who said in the 2000s that Australia would have little rain and our dams wouldn’t fill again.

And now Labor, Teals and most Liberals are following Adam’s prophecies of doom and gloom without asking any questions, looking up or getting more facts from other sources.

But this is not the only Henny-Penny story we’ve had to follow. Take the covid vaccines that our leaders mandated on us while treatments weren’t authorized. They are not like usual vaccines that inject a weakened or inactivated germ from the virus into our bodies to trigger our immune system.

These covid mRNA vaccines instead teach our cells how to make a protein that will help our immune systems respond by producing antibodies. Our leaders told us that having these vaccines would keep us from contracting covid, transmitting it or even dying from it. It can be argued whether this has happened.

Lynette Evans NUMULGI SOME TRUTHS The continuing statement that because our Casino to Murwillumbah train service was not used; just a burden on our communities and the favourite adjective – ‘disused’, is apparently the ‘evidence’ to confirm the removal of that Heritage Rail Corridor even though constantly parking problems are now massive in our towns! Our rail corridor was only ‘disused’ because of purely political

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LETTERS AND OPINION and so-called economics!

The ‘economics’ was the ‘saving’ of $5M per year yet no details to show the source of the $5M. The train service was not defunct at all but was a vital connection across the whole region of the vast northern rivers, to cover the transport needs of all people for whatever reason, could not drive a vehicle – either too young (hence hitch-hiking, medically unable and as for the whole community will be able to use trail is nonsense.

The Labor government way back tried to delete the Casino to Murwillumbah train service but was stopped but of course we know those opposing that, backflipped!

Actually, and I quote: Northern Star 2nd Feb 2018: NSW Deputy Premier John Bariloro said, and I quote: “The federal funding was the culmination of a “long fight, and a lot or work behind the scenes”.

Unquote. I have researched massively and methinks many conflicts of interest by many MPs, Councillors, Bicycle groups, Rail Trail groups happened so the actual decision to continue not bringing the train service back years ago, was not fair at all.

Mr Tim Fischer, (in his passing we lost him, but we have his statement about our train service, that people should know about). Australia’s best known railway enthusiast & Patron of Rail Trails NSW gave his support for the return of train services to the Northern Rivers and wrote to Northern Rivers Railway Action Group, giving his full support for the return of train services to the Northern Rivers. I quote: “Rail trails are great in many ways & certainly boost cross pollination of ideas & linkages but better still in NE NSW, shuttle modern light rail between Casino & Byron Bay and Mur-bah makes great sense & I believe essential to core transport fabric increasingly congested part of NSW, adjoining as it does the Gold Coast.” Tim Fischer - Former Deputy Prime Minister. Northern Star 21 June, 2014, Mr Fischer told the Northern Star that, had the cancelled XPT service been replaced with a light rail commuter service a decade ago, the service “would be booming by now”.

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extension to South Tweed Heads so what a debacle, eh! Bike track SOUTH! Jillian Spring Billinudgel SUPER PROFITS TAX The head of the United Nations has come out and accused the petrol and gas companies of extorting money from the poor in the guise of high gas and oil prices and recommends a super profits tax to gouge back the obscene billions in profits they are making of the back of the war in Ukraine. Thus, it’s obvious that Anthony Albanese should put a super profits tax on all the big gas and oil companies rorting Australians.

Alan Mosley Yamba LISMORE CBD PROPOSAL The devastation of the central business district of Lismore should be the catalyst necessary to think big, think out of the box, and reinvent the city we love.

A suggestion has been made to abandon (or demolish) the CBD and start afresh on higher ground. There are several reasons why this is not viable, in both economic and cultural perspectives.

Where do you start and stop? Just the inside of the main block? What about the premises on the ‘outside’ of those streets, or on Conway, Dawson and Zadoc Streets? Lismore would lose its heart. It is a riverside city, a fact that needs to be accepted, and considered in any future pl anning.

A detailed submission has been put to the appropriate authorities to revitalise the Lismore CBD, bounded by Woodlark, Keen, Magellan, and Molesworth Streets, to bring our vibrant, diverse, artistic, and historic city back to life.

The submission encompasses three aspects: 1) To embrace and enhance the heritage architectural features of the main block.

2) To construct a new flood-free ‘professional centre’ building.

3) To create a new open space park/piazza area within the existing city block.

Heritage: The historic buildings and facades give Lismore character and can be enhanced to give the city a point of difference to attract locals and tourists.

The original building materials were chosen

because they are easily cleaned and repaired following inundation.

Current building owners should be encouraged to restore, upgrade, and embellish historical characteristics, and vulnerable fittings and fixtures be replaced by items that are able to withstand the effects of flooding. There are plenty of options available to achieve this goal.

the back of the premises at the northern end of the Molesworth Street section.

The open area could include paved areas, a stage, gardens, arbours, tables with seats and umbrellas, public art, and park benches. Mobile food vendors could be located where they can be easily towed away in the event of a flood being imminent.

The accompanying plan

Professional Centre: The third part of the submission calls for the purchase and demolition of some buildings in the inner section of the block.

Many of these premises house professional offices which would then need to be re-sited.

A new, multi-storey, professional centre could be built on a section of the Harold Fredericks car park that would have car parking on the lower two or three levels (depending on the height of flooding in that location) and the required number of flood-free floors above to accommodate the displaced professional suites. The site would still be within easy walking distance from the city centre to allow retailers the benefit of trade from these offices. To reduce costs a deal may be possible to swap existing ‘inner block’ buildings for equivalent space in the new centre.

Central Park/Piazza: The provision of an open park and/or piazza area that has fresh air, is devoid of traffic, and is easily accessible, would entice both locals and visitors to the city centre, and to spend more time there.

Several buildings in the inner block area would need to be purchased (or swapped) and demolished to create the open area.

Existing service lanes could be retained, and a new lane constructed along

shows that the Star Court Arcade protrudes into the proposed open area. This building would be retained because of the historic theatre on the first floor, but on the ground floor two retail areas (one on either side of the arcade) could be opened to provide access, and a sight line, through the building to the open areas on each side.

Ideally, a building in Molesworth St and another in Keen St could be either demolished, or converted to an arcade, to provide easier pedestrian access to the central open area.

The suggested works would require considerable public funding but would be far more cost effective than other suggestions that have been put forward.

It should be remembered that when natural disasters have struck other cities (the Darwin cyclone for example) it was not the local government who paid for the reconstruction.

This idea could be seen as an overall vision to work towards, whilst being undertaken in smaller stages.

Lismore desperately needs to get its mojo back. This idea would restore and enhance the long-term individuality of the city.

It would restart Lismore’s heart.

Rod Gibson Clunes

THE MISSING MAETERLINCK by Nigel Dawe

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’M not sure everyone has a favourite era, a time or a place in history that seems in some way better, or more ideal than the chronological lot you get to call your own. I personally love the sound and essence of a period known as the Belle Epoch, which was little more than a fleeting gasp that lasted some 20-30 years prior to the self-destructive lunacy that was WWI. The Belle Epoch (or ‘Beautiful Epoch’) to me represents a time of optimism, infinite potential and hope; of unbridled expectation even – that the advancements taking place on all fronts of human endeavour would equate to an unprecedented future of realised peace and prosperity.

One of the most reverberating voices to capture the spirit of this era was the Nobel prize winning Belgian – Maurice Maeterlinck.

The fact Maurice, a lawyer by training but a playwright by inclination; unabashedly got around his house on roller skates, isn’t the reason I revere his legacy, it is the books he wrote that shine just as brightly today as the day they were written.

One in particular is called ‘Wisdom and Destiny, two words you don’t hear brandished about that much these days, if at all, let alone in the same sentence.

But this book, which was published in 1898 reads like a manual for decency, thoughtfulness and generally: how to live one of the hardest things of all – a meaningful life.

So, pardon my pointedness to insist it ought to be given to every politician the very moment they get elected!

If only, many of the sentiments from the

pages of ‘Wisdom and Destiny’ found their way into the everyday thoughts of people across the board.

“There is but one thing that never can turn into suffering,” enthused Maeterlinck, “and that is the good we have done… Let us hope that one day all humankind will be happy and wise; and though this day never should dawn, to have hoped for it cannot be wrong.”

And surely, that very hope to see such a day – where we all get along and draw a free and equal breath, is a hope that we should never let wane, let alone disappear into the dark night of nationalistic and ideological factions that so divide the otherwise unconquerable tribe, that is humanity.

It’s hard to imagine such noble sentiments directly preceded a period, albeit a century that shocks to this day in terms of the horrific lows it reached.

From atomic bombs dropped on entire cities like Hiroshima; to concentration camps such as Auschwitz, that incarcerated people for no other reason than they were born a certain race.

Whilst such things are ‘developments’ we should never forget, they are also turning points we should learn from – so as to never repeat.

The 17th Century writer, Jean De La Fontaine once mused: “People are so made that when anything fires their soul, impossibilities vanish.”

In this spirit, hopefully one day, humanity will be inspired and fired up enough to wholly relegate atrocities, to the dusty pages of the past.

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Homelessness Week shines light on locals doing it tough Homeless hub Fletcher Street Cottage in Byron Bay has had 1,963 visitors since opening on April 12th.

Homelessness Week, on 1 - 7 August 2022, raises awareness of the impact of homelessness. The week is a time to reflect on the importance of housing as a solution and how we can make a difference as a community.

“We need to have growing awareness in the community about the impacts of homelessness and the potential solutions,” says Jenny Ryan, Homelessness Projects Manager.

In Australia, there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. The housing crisis before the floods in the Northern Rivers has now led to a housing catastrophe.

With rough sleepers and those affected by the floods, Fletcher Street Cottage is inundated with people seeking help.

“Fletcher Street Cottage plays a significant role as one response, offering basic relief opportunities,” says Jenny. “It is also a safe haven where people are welcomed and can connect with community support staff to meet their immediate needs.”

Since opening,

Fletcher Street Cottage has provided 2,136 breakfasts, 619 showers and 337 laundry washes. Breakfast is prepared and served every weekday by Breakfast Coordinator Chris O’Neill and his team of 50 volunteers.

The opportunity to have a meal, shower and do some washing gives people the dignity they deserve.

Community Support Workers Dayna Suchoparek and Ianna Murray have provided 482 support appointments to locals in need. This includes 173 instances of emergency relief and 40 referrals, as well as advocacy, counselling and support.

“We are fortunate in the Byron Shire to have a strong coordinated approach through our End Street Sleeping

Collaboration,” adds Jenny.

“This also enables us to have co-located services, supporting easy access for visitors to broader supports.”

Thanks to the support of generous donors, a third Community Support Worker Anna Jones has joined the team to help with increased demand.

Omar Amin has also started at the cottage, replacing Ianna, who has worked tirelessly to build connections and support Byron’s most vulnerable.

Homelessness is not ‘rooflessness’. Only seven percent of people in Australia without a home are sleeping rough. The majority of homelessness in Byron is hidden - people in crisis accommodation, rooming houses, insecure housing,

overcrowded dwellings or couchsurfing.

“Byron Shire already had the highest level of homelessness outside of Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, then house prices doubled in the Northern Rivers over the last two years,” General Manager Louise O’Connell said.

“On top of the recent flood disaster, this means a whole new demographic of people are now at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

“At Byron Community Centre we have a long history of supporting our community’s most vulnerable, and Fletcher Street Cottage offers a one-stop-shop for help and referrals.”

The theme for Homelessness Week this year is: ‘To end homelessness we need a plan’. Homelessness

is a complex issue with no single solution. It requires long-term collaboration across agencies, sectors and the community.

Managed by the Byron Community Centre, Fletcher Street Cottage is solely funded by community donations and needs support to keep its vital services going. The cottage provides a solution to part of the plan to end homelessness, but increasing affordable housing across our region is critical.

Give hope to the homeless and make a tax deductible donation to Fletcher Street Cottage: www. fletcherstreetcottage. com.au Fletcher Street Cottage provides support and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It is a welcoming, safe and respectful place for rough sleepers to come and enjoy a meal, have a shower and do laundry, find connections and access broader support.

Open from Monday to Friday, with a breakfast service from 7am to 9am, access to showers and laundry from 7am to 12pm, additional office support from 9am - 12pm, and appointments available with Community Workers and visiting services.

New Board Directors for Destination North Coast Destination North Coast welcomes two new directors to our Board - Julie Stewart (Airport Manager, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Margaret Shannon (General Manager, Tiona Holiday Park).

We also sincerely thank Donna Carrier one of our inaugural Board Members who is stepping down after five years as part of the Destination Networks that replaced the previous Regional Tourism Organisation of which Donna was also a Board member. Donna is a superstar operator for the North Coast of NSW, as the owner operator of the multi awarded winning and highly respected “Bent on Food” café and catering in Wingham on the Mid North Coast.

Donna is embarking on a new food and beverage venture housed with the newly renovated Taree Rowing Club, a spectacular location and one in which we are sure Donna will shine for the local community and visitors alike.

DNC Chair Cameron Arnold said “It has been an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside Donna on both regional boards, as a voice for the restaurant & catering industry as well as for events across the region, her experience, knowledge, local intel and connections has been monumental for the success of the visitor economy across the North Coast.”

Who will look after your pets if you can’t?

Rusty’s owners have made sure he’ll be looked after if they no longer can.

Milo, Otis, Max and Charlie. They’re the four-legged friends you can’t live without, but who will look after your pets when you no longer can?

This International Cat Day (8 August) and International Dog Day (26 August) is a reminder to all pet

owners to make sure their pets are taken care of in a Will.

As the number one Will-maker in NSW, NSW Trustee & Guardian has seen a rising trend among pet owners making provisions for their pawed-pals in their Wills.

“A decade ago, NSW Trustee & Guardian only wrote a handful of Wills that included clauses

for pets. Now we’re writing roughly 600 Wills a year that include pets,” said NSW Trustee & Guardian Senior Solicitor, Natalie Darcy.

“Pets have really become part of the family, so it makes sense that people want to include them in their Wills.”

While pets are regarded as property under NSW law, they cannot inherit property

or money in a Will, so Ms Darcy highly recommends pet owners seek guidance from a professional will-maker.

“Pets can be provided for in a number of ways in a Will, including gifting the pet to a trusted family member or friend along with a sum of money to help cover their expenses, a pet legacy program with an animal charity, or setting up a trust fund”,

said Ms Darcy.

Ms Darcy advises that it’s important to have a good idea of your pet’s life expectancy, and up-keep costs like food, insurance, and vet bills.

“You also need to make sure that if you’re leaving your pet to someone that they are willing and able to fulfil their duties. After all, an animal cannot apply to a court if their carer fails to fulfil their duties,”

said Ms Darcy.

The state government agency also provides free pet emergency cards for pet owners to carry in their wallet.

“The card holds information about you, your emergency contacts and your pet. If you can’t return home, this card can alert those around you that your pet needs care,” said Ms Darcy.

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New tennis court and playground at Chillingham A new $290,000 playground and upgraded tennis court has opened at Chillingham much to the delight of local residents.

The park has been designed to be fun for all ages and abilities and includes accessible equipment for babies, toddlers, juniors, teens and even adults.

The park was designed to reflect the village’s diverse community and integrates the local character of Chillingham and its farming history.

Council’s Recreation Planner Jodie Hewett said it was great to be able to partner with the local community to create a fantastic new park where everyone is welcome.

“We asked our community to choose their favourite design, and now we’re pleased

to announce the new park is open with lots of fun to be had,” Ms Hewett said.

“This was a high priority project in Council’s Open Space Strategy 2019-2029 and during community consultation, the community asked for an upgrade to the tennis courts, a playground and more youth activities.

“It’s great to bring this new community space to the residents of Chillingham - especially

in Local Government Week.

“A big concern for our rural communities in the past has been the lack of facilities so being able to provide more options for residents and young families to enjoy is very rewarding.”

The rural-themed park features: • an upgraded tennis court that can be used for tennis and netball • a half basketball court • new play equipment

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Community input was incorporated into the project following engagement activities including a survey and an information session held at Chillingham in 2021 which informed the final design.

$20 MILLION FUNDING BOOST TO HELP VICTIMSURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE More victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence will receive critical support thanks to a $20 million funding boost announced by the NSW Government.

The package announced today is part of the joint $140 million commitment from the NSW Government and Commonwealth under the National Partnership on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses 2021-23.

Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Natalie Ward said this new funding will provide additional support to specialist front-line services across NSW, as well as trialling some innovative new programs.

“Over half of the funding is for services that directly assist victim-survivors, giving them the help they need to recover from their traumatic experiences

and start a new chapter in their lives,” Mrs Ward said.

“One of the projects being funded is a trial to provide women with support and services so that they feel safe during court proceedings, which will ensure that more domestic and family violence matters proceed.

“A number of projects are focused on improving outcomes for Aboriginal women, either through expanding existing programs and ensuring these communities have a seat at the table in the development of future policy.”

Federal Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth thanked service providers for the work they do in supporting victimsurvivors and said more will be done to boost the frontline workforce and improve access to family, domestic and sexual violence services.

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August 11, 2022

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New Grafton Waterfront footpath on track Development of the Grafton Waterfront Precinct is starting to take shape with the footpath on track for completion before the end of the year.

Construction and concreting of the three-metre-wide shared path started in July.

Upon completion, the path meandering through parkland alongside the Clarence River from Prince Street to Clarence Street will be dotted with seats and picnic spots along its 700-metre length.

“The first stages of the Grafton Waterfront Precinct Master Plan are being realised through the construction of the current works involving pedestrian and cycle paths, picnic areas, viewing areas, access ramps, jetties, boat ramp, shade shelters, seating, lighting, and artworks that celebrate the culture of the local area,” Vee Design Landscape Architect David Hatherly said.

“When completed, locals and visitors will be able to comfortably and safely walk and recreate along the waterfront, drawing attention back to one of Grafton’s natural and cultural assets.”

The project will change accessibility to the waterfront, with stairs and access paths at Duke Street and Clarence Street, six car parks and light watercraft access to the river at Villiers Street, while a small boat

ramp will allow boat access at Kent Street adjacent to Clarence River Sailing Club.

The design includes improved access for pedestrians into Memorial Park from Prince Street, with a number of historic structures and monuments as well as some garden features relocated to other prominent locations within the park to accommodate the changes.

“The R.A.N. lettering in the garden bed will be replanted closer to the river to allow for a wider entry path,” Project Manager Andy Seaman said.

“Meanwhile, the other letters including on the path towards the cenotaph will remain.

“There will also be shelters featuring art by local First Nations artists installed at both Memorial Park and Duke Street.”

There will be a total of 10 interpretive signs distributed throughout the precinct, with four based on heritage, four on Indigenous culture and two on the Clarence River.

Other alterations to Memorial Park include removing the toilet block and turning the Water Brigade building into the new toilet block, installing electricity, and replacing the concrete levee wall with an earth levee. The footpath will run along the top of the levee, with a single panel to be removed from the heritage fence to allow connection with Prince

Street.

The Grafton Waterfront Precinct project is a Clarence Valley Council initiative in partnership with Alder Construction and the Australian Government, which provided $6.5 million funding under the Community Development Grants program. See www. clarence.nsw.gov. au/Projects/GraftonWaterfront-Precinct to find out more about this project.

Future stages include turning the end of Prince Street into an exclusive pedestrian zone, while Grafton Rowing Club has funding committed to a full upgrade including accessible rooftop deck, pending DA approval.

FIRST NATIONS STORY GATHERING Clarence Valley Council is working on some exciting projects in Grafton that will include sharing stories of our history and community.

These projects include the Rediscover Grafton Prince Street activation and the Riverbank Redevelopment.

First Nations stories are an important part of our history in the Clarence. We invite you to share some of your stories with the community through public art, interpretive signs, posters, language or symbols.

HOW? Contribute your story ideas at www. clarenceconversations.com.au/first-nationsstories WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Any use of the information you provide will be in consultation with Elders and community as part of the project. We recognise that your traditional stories, symbols, songs and language are personal and have cultural significance.

Any use of the information you provide will be in consultation with Elders and community and delivered by First Nations community.

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Safe passage for native wildlife using highway underpasses New research from Southern Cross University provides compelling evidence that road underpasses can lessen the impact of highway upgrades on Australia’s native wildlife populations.

In the first long-term study of underpasses in Australia, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, the underpasses, located on the NSW Mid North Coast, were shown to help the movement of many wildlife species across landscapes on either side of highways.

The study also allayed concerns that predators, particularly introduced feral pests, use underpasses as a prey-trap, at least by the observations at these locations.

Wildlife cameras detected more than 4,800 medium-tolarge mammals and goannas using highway underpasses located at Port Macquarie and Grafton over a two-year

period.

Species such as eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies, red-necked wallabies, red-necked pademelons and lace monitors crossed some underpasses more than once per week.

Rufous bettongs and echidnas crossed individual underpasses every two to four weeks.

“More than 4800 detections were made; that number was quite astounding,” said lead researcher Associate

Professor Ross Goldingay.

“These crossing rates suggests animals used the underpasses to forage on both side of the freeways.

“This research provides compelling evidence that highway upgrades in Australia need not threaten wildlife populations if road underpasses are installed. The underpasses are installed in conjunction with mesh fences (often with a floppy top to stop

koalas climbing over) that line the highways to keep animals off the road and direct them to the underpasses to cross.”

However, Associate Professor Goldingay cautioned: “We should not use apparent underpass effectiveness to justify expanding our road networks where they do not belong.

“Australia’s wildlife species are increasingly threatened with extinction by habitat clearing and

fragmentation. One leading cause of this is the expansion of our road network, particularly the upgrade and duplication of major highways.

“Underpasses are a useful generic tool to enable wildlife to move across landscapes with roads. But not all ground-dwelling species of wildlife will find underpasses to their liking but so far many do.”

The predators detected at the underpasses were the introduced red fox (pest), feral cat (pest) and dingo.

The researchers studied 12 road underpasses – five under the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie; and seven under the Pacific Highway south of Grafton – over two to three years, comparing camera trap detections of animals at underpasses with those at nearby forest sites.

Murwillumbah District Hospital to continue to play important role in regional healthcare Murwillumbah District Hospital will continue to play a substantial and important role in providing health services to the Tweed Valley community well into the future, alongside the new Tweed Valley Hospital once it opens to patients.

Northern NSW Local Health District has

recently completed a comprehensive analysis and planning assessment which has determined the mix of health services which will be required at the hospital to meet the healthcare needs of the region.

NNSWLHD Chief Executive Wayne Jones said Murwillumbah District Hospital was

wellplaced to continue delivering excellent care, thanks to its dedicated workforce and some recent and planned upgrades.

“This analysis provides the Health District, our staff and the wider community certainty over the future of health services in our region, and will ensure the

community continues to have access to safe and high-quality health services right across our footprint,” Mr Jones said.

“The vast majority of existing services which are provided at Murwillumbah District Hospital will remain in place, such as the Emergency Department,

low-complex day surgery, inpatient wards, rehabilitation, palliative care, chemotherapy and renal dialysis.”

Some surgical services will move to the new Tweed Valley Hospital, to take advantage of the state-of-the-art theatre suite. There will be no loss of staff as a result of the changes.

RACGP releases COVID-19 antivirals resource The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a new resource to help GPs assess eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments.

The “prescribing workflow” guidelines provide information for GPs on carrying out assessments so that patients can have quick access to the potentially lifesaving treatments if they subsequently test positive to the virus. The guidelines cover the use of Molnupiravir, which is sold as Lagevrio, and nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, branded as Paxlovid, both of which are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Last month, the college welcomed eligibility criteria for the two treatments being broadened to allow more patients to access them, including anyone over the age of 70.

RACGP President Adj. Professor Karen Price said the resource came at a crucial time.

“This is the first time guidelines have been released on how to do pre-emptory assessments for these treatments,” she said.

GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RESILIENCE strengthening their communities.

Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said councils were best placed to deliver the social cohesion projects.

“These grant recipients have targeted programs that are designed to support people, to connect with each other, and to build resilience so that closer-knit communities can endure any future challenges,”

Mrs Tuckerman said.

Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said when governments work with grassroots organisations, they can achieve greater community outcomes.

“These six councils will deliver programs with organisations that strengthen bonds between people, reduce social isolation, tackle racism and build community resilience.”

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Six councils have been awarded a share in more than $400,000 through the inaugural round of the NSW Government’s Social Cohesion Grants, which supports projects aimed at rebuilding, reconnecting and

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August 11, 2022

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Work to start on Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse upgrade Work is set to begin on the upgrade of Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse on the NSW-Queensland border, which will include the demolition and rebuild of the Marine Rescue NSW facility at Point Danger.

The $5.5 million project will go ahead following the announcement today of $2,023,449 in additional funding from the NSW Government’s Cross Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund.

This adds to funding already committed to the project by the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund ($798,000*), the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage ($50,000) as well as joint funding from the City of Gold Coast ($1.7 million) and Tweed Shire Council ($902,000).

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW said the COVID Recovery Round of the Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund is an important recognition of the once-in-a-century challenges faced by border communities over the past few years.

“I know cross-border communities like the Tweed made many additional sacrifices over the past two years and experienced a devastating reduction in spending in their local businesses when travel restrictions were put in place and borders were

closed,” Mr Toole said.

“This is why the NSW government is committed to working with local cross-border communities to boost their economic prosperity now and into the future.”

Following a rigorous tender process, construction company Lloyd Group has been appointed to undertake the upgrade. Work is set to begin on site within 4 weeks and is expected to be completed by mid-2023.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry welcomed the additional funding, saying it was required to repair the failing structure and provide a fitting signature building for the popular lookout.

“Straddling the NSW-QLD border, Point Danger is not only a must-see destination for visitors to the Tweed and Gold Coasts with its spectacular views, but a critical viewpoint for the incredible volunteers at Marine Rescue NSW

who monitor and guide the safety of mariners crossing the Tweed River bar,” Cr Cherry said.

“It is important we preserve this heritage site and make it more accessible for all to use.

The existing border markers will remain and the rebuild will preserve the aesthetics of the original Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse structure originally built in 1971.”

City of Gold Coast Councillor Gail O’Neill said Point Danger was one of the region’s most iconic headlands and it was wonderful to see the shared vision from both sides of the border coming together to preserve this important site.

“It’s not only a site of historic significance but one of great relevance to our local community today and a must-see location for those visiting the area,” Cr O’Neill said.

“The new facilities

include fully accessible public amenities and a café with the best view on the Gold Coast and will give the area the prominence it deserves.”

The upgrade will rejuvenate the area and provide much-needed public toilets with safe and wheelchair-friendly access around the building and up to the viewing podium. A new café will also be built, with tabled seating both inside and outside on the public viewing lower deck.

Fingal Head indigenous artist Christine Slabb has been given a blank canvas to provide indigenous storyboards for the café gallery and interpretive artwork in the surrounding landscape.

The story of the volunteer Marine Rescue service will also be told, along with some narrative around European settlement of the area.

The Captain Cook

Memorial and Lighthouse structure was originally built in 1971, with an extension to house Marine Rescue NSW built in 1990.

This facility currently has numerous structural defects and concrete cancer, with the cost to maintain it as fit for occupation no longer sustainable.

Residents and visitors are advised parking around the lookout will be reduced during construction to accommodate the works.

While pedestrians will be able to visit the lookout parklands and Coolangatta Centaur Memorial and Walk of Remembrance, there will be no pedestrian access around the ocean-front side of the site while construction is underway.

Marine Rescue NSW has already relocated to its own building on Duranbah Beach to accommodate the construction works. On completion, they will return to the building.

Its fundraising ventures will continue, with the new lessee of the cafe required to stock and sell the products made by its volunteers. The cafe, which will operate daily from 6 am to 8 pm, will be leased via public tender towards the end of construction.

For more information on the project, visit yoursaytweed.com. au/Captain-CookMemorial.

RACGP welcomes children vaccine announcement The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the federal Government’s decision to make a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available to young Australian children.

From 5 September, certain at-risk children aged 6 months to under 5 years at higher risk of developing severe illness from the virus will be eligible to receive the vaccine. This includes children who are immunocompromised, those with a disability, as well as children who have complex and/or multiple health conditions which increase the risk of COVID-19.

RACGP President Adj. Professor Karen Price said it was another positive step forward in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

“This is promising news for Australian families,” he said.

“With tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases emerging every day in communities across Australia, including in children aged 6 months to five years, it could not come at a better time.

Once again, I remind everyone that all the COVID-19 vaccines are extremely safe and effective and will significantly reduce the incidence of people suffering severe effects from the virus, including hospitalisation or worse.”

The RACGP President warned that practices delivering COVID-19 vaccines needed more assistance.

COASTAL IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS OPEN Coastal Councils in NSW are now eligible to apply for the latest implementation round of the Coastal and Estuary Grants Program, funded by the NSW Government.

Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said the funding supports councils to undertake the necessary actions

identified in their certified Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) and Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) to manage risks within and surrounding their coastal zones.

“Local Government Week 2022 is an opportunity to acknowledge the diverse ways councils maintain

our local environment, so this annual funding round is an important step for coastal and estuarine councils,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

“Through this program, councils can now apply for implementation funding to protect coastal zones, improve estuarine ecosystems and enhance the scenic, social and cultural

values of the coast.”

Implementation grants can be used for a variety of actions, including dune management and stabilisation, restoring or enhancing riparian vegetation or other coastal protection works.

“Our coastlines and estuaries are important ecological locations that are often integral to

community identity and the local economy,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

“These long-term plans and programs will assist councils in ensuring these aspects of our lifestyle are maintained.”

The Department of Planning and Environment’s 202223 funding round for implementation grants

closes on 14 September 2022.

The implementation stream is in addition to the planning stream, which councils can apply for at any time during the 2022-23 financial year for funding to prepare a CMP.

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Lismore to host Ulysses Club AGM in 2023 Lismore Mayor Steve Kreig said Lismore will host the 39th annual Ulysses Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May next year.

The major event will be held from Monday, 1 May to Sunday, 7 May 2023, with more than 2000 motorcycle enthusiasts from across Australia converging on Lismore for six days of fellowship and celebrations.

The major event was originally due to be held in May 2020 however it was postponed to 2023 due to COVID-19.

The Ulysses Club is a social club for motorcyclists over 40 with the motto ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’.

Mayor Krieg said the event will benefit our local economy.

“We are so excited to host the Ulysses Club AGM and cannot wait to welcome over 2000 enthusiasts to Lismore.”

“The club members will primarily use the Lismore Showground for their various events.

However, they will also shop and eat in town with many attendees to camp at the Showgrounds. Others will fill accommodation in Lismore and throughout the region.

“The event will inject an economic value of $2.2 million muchneeded funds into the Lismore economy at a crucial time in the recovery/rebuild phase.”

Ulysses Club Northern Rivers Branch member Colleen Gaudron said she was thrilled to have the AGM on home turf.

“The Northern Rivers Branch was very excited about being awarded the opportunity to host the 2023 AGM event after a long road with some unexpected challenges,” she said.

“Our members of the Northern Rivers Branch are excited to show off Lismore and our

2022 North Coast Tourism Symposium & Awards Gala Dinner Thanks to all those who attended and supported the North Coast Tourism Symposium and Awards Gala Dinner held last Thursday in Grafton.

The Symposium kicked off with an energetic and thought provoking start with key note presentations; Leading futurist Steve Sammartino who challenged the audience to think big whilst remaining agile and adaptable to changing situations, Stewart Moore CEO of Earthcheck provided some great insights into the opportunities that embracing the wellness sector and integrating sustainability practices into all aspects of your business presents and leading AI, Metaverse and Web3 expert Dr Catriona Wallace opened up all of our minds to what technology is currently available and the enormous potential that it will unleash

moving forward.

Hearing from these three leading practitioners in their field of expertise wasn’t enough though, as we wanted them to battle it out for the future of our industry! The resulting panel session was a highly engaging and entertaining debate of the merits of each sector and how they will help transform tourism. Who won? No surprises here, but all three elements of foresight and ambition, technology and human capital will be vital

moving forward to ensure we reach our potential.

The audience received updates from Tourism Australia on the state of the international market and how best to leverage the great work that they do, Destination NSW provided an insightful presentation into the development, rollout and collaborative opportunities that exist with their new brand platform ‘Feel New’ and Destination North Coast provided a regional update highlighting key programs and the North

amazing region.”

The Ulysses Club has been meeting every year for its AGM since its inception in Sydney in 1983, and the AGM has grown to become a significant event where towns and cities now bid for the privilege to play host.

Visitors are expected

to bring 1500 to 2000 motorcycles to Lismore.

The event week includes opening and closing ceremonies, daily organised rides, an awards presentation, an Extended National Committee Meeting and, of course the Annual General Meeting.

Clarence Valley to become a Refugee Welcome Zone

Clarence Valley Council will sign the Coast’s role in achieving Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration to help the ambitious state and support refugees and national 2030 targets. people seeking asylum.

National Parks & Mayor Ian Tiley Wildlife Service gave a proposed that Council North Coast update and take the necessary steps an in depth look into to become a Refugee the incredibly exciting Welcome Zone In redevelopment of the Arc a Mayoral Minute Rainforest Centre and the presented to the Ordinary new Dorrigo Escarpment Council Meeting Great Walk. Earthcheck at Grafton Council the consultants Chambers on 26 July.

“It is becoming engaged to assist in increasingly important the development of the that communities refreshed North Coast Destination Management welcome refugees Plan were able to provide and advocate for their permanent protection,” an early look into the Mayor Tiley said. key themes that will “Regardless of our be introduced into the differences, we all share revised document. the need for acceptance To wrap the day up and to heal. the fantastic team at “Our community Clarence Valley Council can collectively work informed the audience on towards building a fairer the great work that they and more compassionate are doing to beautify key society by being locations for both locals welcoming to those and visitors, the depth who have experienced of experience on offer injustice, persecution and in the destination and exclusion.” their vision for tourism The councillors showed unanimous support for moving forward.

the Mayoral Minute.

The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is the national umbrella body for refugees and people seeking asylum and those who support them.

Over 170 Australian local government councils have become Refugee Welcome Zones, including nearby councils Armidale, Ballina, Byron, Coffs Harbour, Glen Innes, Lismore, Port Macquarie and Tweed.

“The process for becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone is very straightforward and simply involves the Council signing the Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration,” Mayor Tiley said.

“Becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone can motivate local government and support groups to work together more effectively to improve settlement outcomes for refugees.

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As you head through World Heritage National Parks and the picturesque towns of Crystal Creek and Chillingham, you will arrive at Tyalgum - a tiny tourist village at the end of the rainbow.

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August 11, 2022

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Arts grants support community-led creative projects Seven local groups are to share $40,753 in arts and cultural grants from Council that will bring new and exciting opportunities to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Coffs Coast community.

This year’s funding round includes grants for a theatre performance exploring the shocking 1847 event known as the Coutts Crossing Massacre, to support a new jazz festival, pre-school art workshops, youth ukulele lessons to support wellbeing and mental health, mentoring young and emerging artists in professional growth, an art sector peer support initiative and a project that brings together gardeners and an artist to create a unique artwork.

Council annually offers grants from $1,000 to $7,000 through its Arts and Cultural Development Grants program to help support the implementation of the Creative Coffs –

Cultural Strategic Plan 2017-2022.

“It’s great to be able to offer assistance to such a diverse range of local projects – and to see so many talented youth coming to the fore,” said Coffs Harbour Mayor Councillor Paul Amos.

“Nurturing and supporting local artists of all ages is a privilege and can only help

build and strengthen our culturally diverse community.”

The successful projects are: • Coffs Harbour High School P&C Association, Dawaaalam: a theatrical response to the Coutts Crossing Massacre of 1847 -$5,920 • Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, Coffs

Coast Jazz Festival 2022 - $7,000 • Gamumbi Early Childhood Education Centre Incorporated, Children’s Art Matters Our Stories - $2,500 • GenHealth Inc. (trading as Headspace Coffs Harbour), Coffs Ukulele Youth Group $4,333 • Sawtell Art Group, Mentorship program for emerging and early

career artists - $7,000 • The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Inc, Artists in the Garden (Phase 2) - $7,000 • Woolgoolga Regional Community Gardens Inc, Woolgoolga Regional Community Gardens Entrance Mosaic - $7,000.

New Return and Earn machine opens in Toormina Coffs Harbour has a new location for locals to return and earn with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at Toormina Shopping Centre.

City of Coffs Harbour residents are already enthusiastic recyclers, having returned more than 110 million containers for recycling since Return and Earn launched in 2017.

“This new return point brings the total number in the Coffs Harbour local government area to four. This is fantastic news for the local community, providing them with greater access and convenience to return their eligible bottles and cans,” said James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator for Return and Earn.

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Located in the Toormina Shopping Centre, the new machine gives users the option to print a voucher for the refund amount, redeemable for cash at Coles, or they can opt for an e-voucher, payment into their bank account or PayPal by downloading the Return and Earn app before visiting. They can also choose to donate some or

all their refund to one of the charity partners listed on the machine.

“More than $30 million has been raised for charities and community groups via donations and fees from hosting return points since the scheme commenced in 2017.

In the Coffs Harbour area, local charities and schools are increasingly using the scheme to raise much-needed funds.” Mr

Dorney said.

Local rugby union club Coffs Harbour Snappers is currently featured as the local donation partner on the Toormina Return and Earn machine. All donations will go towards the purchase of portable aluminium grandstands for additional seating at Rugby Park in Toormina.

Temporary closure of Houghlahans Creek Road, Tintenbar Ballina Shire Council will temporarily close both lanes of traffic on a section of Houghlahans Creek Road from Monday 1 August to Friday 12 August 2022 (weather permitting).

This essential road closure will allow Council staff to safely complete urgent repairs to a Houghlahans Creek Road causeway, which was significantly damaged in the recent floods.

During this road closure, the local school bus service will pick up and drop off at the intersection of Houghlahans Creek Road and Tintenbar Road.

There will be no through traffic possible at the work site and residents will need to use alternate routes.

Council thanks residents for their assistance and patience during these urgent works and temporary road closure.

For road status updates visit livetraffic.com For enquires about the road closure or causeway repairs works please contact the Civil Services team on 1300 864 444.

Flood clean-up program extended to assist private land holders A key flood cleanup program has been expanded to assist private landowners in affected areas remove debris from their land following this year’s destructive floods.

The Land-based Clean-up Program is being run by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and now includes the cleanup of large, man-made and hazardous debris that has remained on

properties after flood waters have receded.

NSW EPA flood recovery manager Martin Puddey said the program would reduce the cost and burden for those recovering from the flood events.

“This is an excellent addition to the program.

The Land Based Flood Debris Clean-Up Program has removed more than 420m3 of flood debris since February,” Mr Puddey

said.

The Land-based Program had previously focused primarily on the removal of flood debris from public flood plains and lowlying public land.

Clean-up has already been completed at 57 sites and is planned for a further 117 sites.

These sites include Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed local government areas. The program applies to all

disaster declared local government areas in NSW. Private land holders can apply for flood debris to be removed under the Program using an application form on the Service NSW website. Members of the community can assist the clean-up of their local area by reporting flood debris to the Environment Line on 131 555 or info@ epa.nsw.gov.au

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August 11, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 23

Gallery dining hits new heights The art of dining is taking on a new perspective at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre with the gallery café opening under new owners from next week.

Toby Bamford and his partner Hannah Setchell, together known as The Munch Bunch, are looking forward to the challenge of creating a special food experience for visitors to the Gallery when they take over the café.

The Munch Bunch will commence trading at the café from Wednesday 10 August after securing the tender to operate the business.

Toby, who has years of experience in the food business, is no stranger to the Tweed and was involved in starting Marine restaurant at Kingscliff 20 years ago.

As locals, both Toby and Hannah have been regular visitors to the Gallery since it opened

and the possibility of operating the café has always been a goal.

“Naturally when the café operation came up for tender, we knew we had to go for it and we are delighted to have the opportunity to fulfil a dream,” Toby said.

“The café at the Gallery has always been popular and has enjoyed a reputation for good

food. We aim to expand on that in a number of ways.

“Not only will visitors be able to stop and enjoy a coffee with sweet or savoury snacks but we will also be offering full table service for those who wish to stay longer and take in the magnificent views.”

Toby said the café

was undergoing some minor refurbishments that would enhance the dining experience without taking away from the charm and appeal of the Gallery.

“We have renamed the café to Apex Dining which is more than just a name, it reflects our goals of providing quality food and service at one of Australia’s

foremost regional galleries,” he said.

“Our diverse menu will heavily feature local produce coupled with Indigenous ingredients to really create some unique dishes.

“We would also like to bring in some pan-Asian flavours but this is far from being an Asian cuisine – it is more of an infusion bringing together local and regional styles.”

The café, being licensed, will also feature local beverages, particularly craft beers and the wine list will be extensively Australian with some natural and

organic wines.

“We have put together a great team, both in the kitchen and front of house, and we are confident of delivering a new dining option for both visitors and locals,” Toby said.

“We know the Gallery is a strong drawcard for people around Australia and with what we aim to offer on a food level, we hope that Tweed locals will see the Gallery as a dining destination as well.”

The Gallery Apex Dining café will open from Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

NEW FACILITY HELPING TO PRESERVE Feral deer alert activated for Byron Shire NORTH COAST KOALA POPULATION Injured and sick koalas receiving lifesaving treatment and inoculations at a new facility on the Tweed Coast have delivered 10 joeys.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole today visited the Tweed Coast Koala Research Hub at Pottsville, which was delivered thanks to $369,762 from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Mr Toole said the facility, which commenced operations in February 2021, includes enclosure shelters capable of holding up to eight koalas and a food plantation with 1,800 trees that will feed koalas being cared for, as well as pathways, landscaping, fencing and other infrastructure.

“This facility is creating a home away from home for koalas which are sick and injured

and making it easier to ensure Far North Coast koala populations are inoculated with the chlamydia jab as part of ongoing vaccine trials,” Mr Toole said.

“Over the past year, the success of the program has really been highlighted, with at least 10 joeys born to vaccinated koalas, and I am pleased to see this facility and its partnership with Currumbin Wildlife

Hospital is making a meaningful difference.”

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the Tweed was passionate about protecting and caring for its precious koala population.

“We love our koalas here in the Tweed and it’s good to see another practical investment by the NSW Liberal Nationals Government to ensure Tweed koalas survive and prosper alongside us,” Mr

Provest said.

“The Tweed Coast Koala Research Hub is another step we’ve taken towards achieving the NSW Koala Strategy’s objectives of stabilising and then doubling the population of NSW.” Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Senior Vet Dr Michael Pyne said the Research Hub would have a positive impact on the Tweed Coast koala population and the species as a whole.

“The Tweed Coast Koala Research Hub is going to make a huge difference to the lives of koalas. We look forward to managing the facility and vaccinating as many koalas as possible, ensuring the species will have a safe future in the area for years to come,” Dr Pyne said.

Applications for Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund opens Friday, 5 August 2022. For more information, visit: www. nsw.gov.au/SCCF

In a big blow for the environment, the Northern Rivers has been placed on feral deer alert and Council is urging the community to take photos and report any feral deer sightings immediately via www. deerscan.org.au “Tweed Shire’s sightings have recently gone through the roof with deers causing a serious car collision and many near misses and collisions that are happening on a daily basis,” Council’s Biodiversity Team Leader Liz Caddick said.

“This is a real concern to us because we know the Rusa male deers have been recently spotted around the Byron Shire.

If you start seeing 2 or 3 you probably have 10 to 20 around and the damage they’re likely to cause is significant so acting fast and reporting any sightings is critical,” she said.

“The Northern Rivers is one of the few areas left on the eastern seaboard

of Australia where deer have not yet become established and we need to pull together and do everything we can to keep it that way.

“Besides being very big and fast, feral deer are usually on the move at dawn and dusk in rural areas. If you’re out and about during these times, our advice is to slow down on our roads because deer can step out onto the road and are big enough to cause a serious accident.

“While slowing down to avoid a collision with a deer, you’ll also be helping to reduce the devastating native wildlife and koala casualties we’ve recently experienced on our roads,” Ms Caddick said.

June to October is deer mating season and the feral Rusa males will be actively moving around to attract a mate.

You can report sightings via www. deerscan.org.au

The Northern Rivers Times

August 11, 2022

24 NEWS

Party kits help families celebrate without single-use plastic Ballina Shire Council and Richmond Tweed Regional Libraries have joined forces to offer reusable kids’ party kits as part of their ongoing commitment to reduce single use items across the shire.

The kits are available for loan to library members at Alstonville, Ballina, and Lennox Head libraries. Each kit consists of a drinks jug, tablecloth and a set of bowls, plates, cups, and cutlery to serve 12 people, which are made from recycled plastic.

Parties can generate a lot of waste, explains Council’s Waste Education Officer, Samala Heart.

“A public bin audit showed that on weekends, some of our park bins can be sadly clogged with single-use partyware”, said Ms Heart.

“Switching to reusables

reduces a party’s carbon footprint as well as waste going to landfill.

The new kits provide a fun and colourful way to participate in a circular economy.”

Our local libraries are equally keen to support the community.

“The reusable party kits will support parents to model cost-effective sustainable practices to their children,” said Ballina Librarian Taryn Kelly.

“With 12 colours, they also allow for each child to colour match their partyware, ensuring simple yet achievable hygiene.”

Loaning a party kit is cheaper than buying disposables and after each loan the equipment is returned to be used by other community members.

For more information contact your local library Richmond Tweed Regional Library staff Clancie Flick and Taryn Kelly join Samala Heart, Waste Education Officer at Ballina Shire Council to show off the new reusable party kits available for loan. branch.

NORTHERN RIVERS MAGICAL QUEST FOR KIDS AT LISMORE QUAD RECONSTRUCTION (available for download magical quest is taking CORPORATION ADVISORY Aplace in Lismore Quad from www.lismorequad. from 15-23 August.

BOARD APPOINTED org.au) Eight local and technical experts have been appointed to the advisory board of the corporation tasked with rebuilding flood-affected Northern Rivers’ communities.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said board members have the knowledge and practical skills needed to guide the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC).

“The board will advise on the flood recovery work already underway, providing on-the-ground feedback on the rebuild of large and complex infrastructure,” Mr Toole said.

“We’re not just building back for now – this is about future-proofing communities by ensuring they are better prepared for future disasters.”

Members of the NRRC Advisory Board are:

Mr Gary Barnes, Chair, Secretary, Department Regional NSW; Mr Michael Cassel, Secretary, Department of Planning and Environment; Mr Peter Duncan, Commissioner and Deputy Chair, NSW Independent Planning Commission; Former CEO of Roads and Maritime Services; Mr Andrew Hall, CEO Insurance Council of Australia; Mr Darren Kershaw, Executive Chair, North Coast Aboriginal Development Alliance; Ms Jane Laverty, Regional Director Northern Rivers, Business NSW; Ms Sharon Cadwallader, Chair Northern Rivers Joint Organisation; and Mr Michael Rayner, Former General Manager Tweed Shire Council, Tweed community member, Technical Expert.

Deep underground, right beneath the town (and unknown to the human inhabitants of Lismore) there has lived, for thousands of years, a community of tiny magical beings called The Miniatures.

During the last floods, cracks and portals throughout the city were opened up by the power of the water and an amazing thing has happened, the Miniatures have found pathways into the Up-top land of Lismore.

A very brave Miniature called Mirabelle was the first to find her way up and is busy making doorways for her friends to come up through.

Mirabelle would like to invite the (small) Giants of the Up-top land to play a game she is setting up in Lismore Quad in August. You can play any time you like between 15-23rd August

(during daylight hours is best).

Parents/Guardians: To play the game with your child download and print the game invitation from www.lismorequad.org. au and head to The Quad

between 15-23 August to find the Miniatures.

There is also a lovely letter and activity from Mirabelle that parents/ guardians can give their child once they have completed the game

Mirabelle’s Game is a new self-led theatre game created by Valley Lipcer of Roundabout Theatre for The Lismore Quad and The Lismore CBD. ‘Mirabelle’s Game is a magical adventure hunt, designed to be experienced in people’s own time and at their own pace. The story re-frames The Lismore Quad as a place of wonder, colour and possibilities from the perspective of the Miniatures - who have discovered it for the first time. The game is a gentle invitation to indulge in some imaginary play together.

At a very challenging time for our community I am hoping this game will inspire some smiles and joyful silliness.’

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The Northern Rivers Times

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Council calls for action on sand build-up in harbour

a permanent system for sand bypass or sand removal from the harbour.

The Notice of Motion pointed out that the royal yacht Britannia was able to enter the harbour in 1970 and, in the 1980s, the Navy’s Oberon-class submarines were regular visitors. But yachts that race from Pittwater to Coffs Harbour every year cannot now enter the inner harbour due to

the build-up of sand.

It also highlighted a previous proposal to install a pipe and pump system that a small dredge could hook up to, sending the sand to Council’s Howard Street depot where it could be de-watered, with the water returned to the ocean via the old, unused outfall pipe. The proposal suggested that the sand could then be sold for concrete use

or for fill sand to help pay the costs of the operation.

No responses have so far been received from the Minister for Transport and Premier.

Mr Singh has responded saying that a copy of the letter he received from Council has also been forwarded by his office to the Minister for Transport.

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says locals have until September 23 this year to apply for their share of the NSW Government’s $160-million Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5.

Ms Saffin says this round aims to improve the wellbeing of local communities in the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands regions by providing new or upgraded social and sporting infrastructure, or community programs that have strong local support.

“A total of $160 million is available, including up to $50 million for projects delivered by eligible community organisations, and of course, I’m happy to be briefed on them and to provide letters of support if needed,” Ms

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Council has written to the NSW Premier, NSW Minister for Transport and local member Gurmesh Singh MP calling for a return of regular dredging of the harbour.

The letter was written following unanimous support for a motion put forward

by Councillor Scott Wolgamot at the 9 June 2022 Council Meeting.

The motion called for a letter to be written to NSW Government representatives requesting prompt action to: 1. Remove sand from the harbour in a similar manner to that employed 21 years ago with a dredge and barge to deposit the sand in the ocean off Park Beach.

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“Leemo has views on just about anything”

IT’S ALL A BIT ON THE NOSE REALLY! ‘Leemo Cat’ writing.

Ooooh…‘Mum Jane’ is TRULY lucky to have me around, looking out for her. We sat at table to-day having an amicable chatty lunch to-together like Mums & Sons do. (NOT!) But THEN, I spied a red trickle coming out of her left nostril.

Eeek horror! OMG… what should I say or do? Should I simply continue eating my ‘Fancy Feast’ treat and avoid staring at her nostril? Or should I say ‘Mum, I’m secretly a Vampire, so may I lick your nostril?’

NUP, I decided to say ZILCHO…SO much safer. Ooooh.

This is a truly bad situation. Fortunately, God in his care and wisdom intervened.

Mum finally noticed the trickle of red stuff drizzling right on to her cheese, salad & mustard pickle sandwich. It sure wasn’t beetroot juice. An old lady shrill scream of horror emanated.

‘Leems, quick, call the 000 number.

Get an Ambulance pronto. Pack my PJ’s, Toothbrush & Paste, Mouth Wash, & Floss, Rosary Beads, Nivea cream, 3xironed handkerchiefs, 3xclean knickers, Slippers, Sox, Hair Brush, Comb & stuff. Hurry hurry HURRY Leems!!’

This calamitous situation called for my ‘Feline’ astuteness in understanding humans which I possess in reams. (specially with ‘Mum Jane’) I proceeded with a most gentle demeanour.

Oooh. This will be challenging! ‘Mum,

you are being SO overthe-top melodramatic about a simple bloody nose bleed? Did you get a bit of a shrub stuck up your nose when you were mauling the garden?

(Like before??) I am not calling an Ambulance and that’s final. Remember, I was told off and fined under ‘Public Nuisance’ Law last time you made me phone. HOWEVER, my diligent fact-finding over many years has provided nifty helpful facts about nose bleeds.

SO LISTEN! Pliny, a Roman elder, believed that stuffing the nostrils with burned up ashes of Tadpoles helped. The Greeks, on the other hand, held that vaginas and nostrils were much the same thing, ‘cos both bled every now & then so just get used to it. (Crikey, now I understand why Mum had her nose changed!) I soldiered on. ‘Ancient Egyptians had even more nifty beliefs Mum. One is contained in script from the ‘Kahun Papyrus’ (dating to 1800yrs BC) stating that nosebleeds were seen as a magical sign of fertility. The script contained a magic spell to bring on nose bleeds. If a woman’s nose bled via the spell, she’d get pregnant.

If it didn’t, she’d always be childless.

The spell was not ‘spelled out’ in detail which is a bit susso to me. In finishing, I informed Mum that at various points in history a substance called ‘Usnea’ was also reportedly the best possible cure for nosebleeds. The issue was that ‘Usnea’ was a type of moss that grew over the skulls of improperly buried corpses. You just stuffed the moss up your nose and were ready to go.

Powdered Egyptian Mummy was also recommended. Oooh…

Mum is looking kinda green? BUT, guess what? Her nose bleed has stopped. I just knew I could help her.

Goodie! I shall now skippetydoo outside to find Tadpoles, a Magic Spell, an Egyptian Mummy and some ‘Usnea’ for next time it happens. She will be SO pleased with me.

Purrsies, Leemo.

CONSTRUCTION FOR NEW HOSPITAL REACHES HIGHEST POINT The new seven-storey $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital development has reached a major milestone, hitting its highest point of construction.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the new hospital campus is the state’s largest regional hospital project.

“This is about delivering world-class health facilities and services closer to home to transform healthcare for communities in the Tweed Valley region,” Mr Toole said.

“Today’s ‘topping out’ ceremony is a significant milestone for this incredible new health facility which will double capacity of the existing hospital to better meet the current and future healthcare needs of this community which has grown by 6,000 people since this project was first announced.”

Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the hospital will feature two new major services, including an interventional cardiology service and an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy and PETCT. “These services will be a game-changer for the local community,

providing treatment locally to ensure up to 5,000 people no longer have to travel outside of the region to access lifesaving treatments,” Mrs Taylor said.

“Once complete next year, the new hospital will boast almost 200 more beds and an extra 16 new Emergency Department treatment spaces.”

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said in addition to the worldclass health facility, construction for the hospital has provided a boost to the local economy, supporting hundreds of jobs since work began.

“As the project moves into the internal fit-out stage, work is ramping up with around 400 people on-site each day,” Mr Provest said.

“Importantly, many of

the workers contributing to this project are from the local community.”

The hospital has been designed in close collaboration with staff and the community and will include: • More than 400 overnight and day only beds to address future demand for health services • Expanded emergency department with 42 treatment spaces • Expanded outpatient services with more clinics • 12 operating theatres, an increase of five from the existing Tweed Hospital • New interventional cardiology service • New radiotherapy service as part of integrated cancer care, including a PET-CT suite • Outdoor green spaces • Campus roads and car

park.

With the hospital reaching its full structural height, construction teams will continue the internal fit-out of the building, services installation and the hospital’s facade.

Construction of the new hospital is on track for completion in 2023.

A new $50 million multi-storey car park will also be delivered as part of the project, providing staff, patients and visitors with access to over 1,200 car park spaces at the new hospital campus when complete. Construction is underway and on-track to open in 2023.

The Tweed Valley Hospital development is part of the NSW Government’s record $10.8 billion investment in health infrastructure over four years to 202425, with nearly a third of the spend in this financial year earmarked for regional and rural health facilities.

Since 2011, the government has delivered more than 170 hospitals and health facilities across NSW, with more than 110 currently underway – of those, more than 70 are in rural and regional areas.

Independent Flood Inquiry report should be released without delay Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has requested that NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet release without delay the Independent NSW Flood Inquiry’s final report, adopting all of its recommendations as promised.

“Ideally, this report, which was delivered to the NSW Government at the weekend, should be publicly released in the Northern Rivers, preferably Lismore, as soon as possible so that local residents, business owners and councils have some certainty about our future,” Ms Saffin said.

“I suggested early on that we needed an independent inquiry;

and that it had to be the inquiry which breaks the litany of half-hearted public inquiries in Australia which have been either ignored or acted upon in a piecemeal manner.

“I’ve requested that the Premier do the right thing by us up here by releasing the report in our region and without delay, not ‘within the month of August’ as Acting Premier Paul Toole told a press conference.

“I made it clear very early on that the Premier can adopt Commissioners (Professor Mary) O’Kane and (Mick) Fuller’s

recommendations in full and sight unseen because he trusts them to do the job. Further that the Premier also needs to announce an implementation mechanism that goes to the heart of the machinery of government or wholeof-government, and that reports to Government and the Parliament periodically.”

Ms Saffin said she had every confidence that the Commissioners’ findings will reflect our experience of the catastrophic floods in February and March, and that their far-reaching recommendations will

speak to the resultant humanitarian disaster that will take years to recover from.

“I would expect them to have provided frank and fearless advice, just as I did when giving evidence to their inquiry and to the Parliamentary Legislative Council Inquiry when they held hearings and interviews in Lismore,” Ms Saffin said.

The MP made a 20,000-word submission to both major inquiries.

To read her submission, go to: www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/ listofcommittees/Pages/ committee-details. aspx?pk=277

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Housing petition handed to MP The not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures, has collected almost 400 signatures calling for more social housing in the Northern Rivers in just one day.

During National Homelessness Week, Social Futures, which runs homeless support programs, organised the petition and worked with the communities of Grafton, Tweed Heads and Lismore to make 186 tiny origami homes – representing one-hundredth of the approximate 18,600 houses needed in the area.

“We collected hundreds of signatures very quickly,” Social Futures Chief Performance Manager Jana Hall said “Clearly the community supports our call for a huge investment in social housing. We know there was a shortfall of affordable and social housing before the

floods, and the loss of so many homes in the catastrophe has exacerbated an already desperate situation.”

Ms Hall today gave the Social Futures petition to Lismore MP Janelle Saffin along with the origami houses made by community members.

Ms Saffin has given a commitment to table the petition in state parliament.

Using data from the 2019 study done by the UNSW City Futures

Research Centre and Everbody’s Home, Social Futures estimates that the Northern Rivers needs about 10,000 social housing units and 5,000 affordable housing dwellings.

“It is very difficult to say exactly how many buildings were destroyed or damaged by the floods, but the SES estimated statewide, the floods left more than 4,000 houses uninhabitable, so we have added 3,600 to the

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NEW POLICE STATION FOR BYRON BAY More than $19 million will be invested in a new police station for Byron Bay to meet the needs of the growing community.

Acting Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said the investment was part of a record $434 million capital investment in new and upgraded police stations, buildings and training facilities across the state.

“The NSW Government is committed to providing our 22,000 sworn police officers and staff with worldclass infrastructure and equipment to ensure they have all the tools they need to stay ahead of the game when it comes to tackling crime,” Mr Toole said.

“The current 101-yearold Byron Bay police station is home to 36 general duties police as well as Traffic and Highway Patrol officers and Prosecutors – and the new station will help meet the needs of the growing Tweed Byron Police District.

“Once complete, the modern facility will provide the right resources to better support the critical work of our police.

“Local officers go above and beyond, whether it’s responding to emergencies or road accidents, at the frontline of flood operations and rescues, or day-to-day community policing - so it’s critical we arm them with the facilities and resources they need.”

Commander for the Tweed Byron Police District Superintendent Dave Roptell said the new station would assist in managing the resource requirements associated with seasonal and festival demands.

“Byron Bay receives a significant amount of visitors during the summer months and major local events which impacts the way we resource and service the local community,” Supt Roptell said.

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August 11, 2022

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Health representatives reimagine their role after pandemic A new joint study by the Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values (ACHEEV) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) and Health Consumers NSW has revealed the COVID-19 pandemic was a crisis that unexpectedly enabled consumer representatives to transform their role as active partners in health services.

The study examined the experiences and activities of consumer representatives in healthcare services during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic response in

New

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(NSW). The study’s findings will be presented at a webinar on Thursday 4 August.

Health consumer representatives are members of the community who represent the views of healthcare users and the public, regularly advising and contributing to service delivery matters at local hospitals, Local Health District boards and other healthcare organisations.

Sociologist and ACHEEV Research Fellow, Dr Patti Shih, said health consumer representatives in New South Wales played a crucial role in bringing the voices of patients, carers and the wider community to the pandemic response but not in the way they expected.

“We interviewed 30 consumer representatives from diverse backgrounds and communities across NSW to find out more about their experiences and challenges during the early stages of the pandemic,” Dr Shih said.

“It was important to learn about their experiences so we can understand where gaps are in the system and improve it.

“When the pandemic hit, an urgent focus was placed on acute hospital care and outbreak control and this understandably

demanded a top-down chain of command. The routine consulting and engaging with consumer representatives had to stop. Consumer representatives told us that this in itself showed that they were not as well-embedded in the decision-making processes of health services as previously thought.

“Indeed, as months passed, significant policy and service design decisions were made without the input from them.

This included things like family visitations in hospitals and healthcare facilities, which impacted so many people during the pandemic.

“Yet it’s vital that health consumer representatives are included in decisions like this, particularly when it affects the wider community.

“It was quite incredible to learn about the innovative new ways consumers started networking and mobilising their communities.”

After it became clear health consumer representatives weren’t going to be a priority in pandemic related service design, consumer representatives mobilised their own networks to lead new ways of engaging during the pandemic. Some of this work was supported

by Health Consumers NSW, an organisation that represents the interests of patients,

carers and their families in NSW. “Some of the consumer-led work included research and policy recommendations in hospital visitation policies and telehealth.

There were also some impressive local community mobilisations organised by consumer representatives, particularly in regional and rural communities that influenced various improvements in COVID-related healthcare delivery.”

The study showed that consumer representatives were an important part of a resilient healthcare system, having the capacity to adapt, adjust and strengthen their way of working in the face of shocks and disruptions. Rather than waiting to be ‘asked’ to be involved by decisionmakers, like they had been before, consumer representatives were proactive in shaping the healthcare agenda.

Dr Shih said consumer engagement should become a ‘new normal’, rather than an afterthought. The study clearly demonstrated this.

“The biggest takeaway we have from this study is that when we’re planning for future emergencies, we should use new and existing consumer engagement networks and consumers should determine their role in the system partnerships, not the other way around.”

Winners of Local Government Awards announced Councils across NSW have been recognised for their outstanding achievements over the past year at the Local Government Week Awards 2022.

Lismore City Council gained special acknowledgment in Division B – population between 30,000 – 70,000 for the One from the Heart Concert after

the floods.

The awards, which were staged at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney, celebrate councils who demonstrate excellence across a range of categories such as arts and culture, events, communications and planning.

Woollahra Municipal Council was the big

winner on the night, taking home three awards including two Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Awards and a LGNSW Planning Award. Two of the awards were for the Woollahra Aboriginal Heritage Study, which provided the council with a much better understanding of the Aboriginal history and

heritage of Woollahra.

Gilgandra Shire Council also won multiple awards including a RH Dougherty Award for excellence in communication and a Department of Communities and Justice NSW Youth Week Award.

Murray River Council received two RH

Dougherty Awards as well for innovation in special events and reporting to its community.

In addition, Fairfield City Council also had a winning night, receiving a RH Dougherty award for excellence in communication and a NSW Youth Week Award.

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NSW President Darriea Turley congratulated all the award recipients and nominees.

“As the peak body for local government in NSW, we are so proud to showcase the wonderful work our NSW councils are doing right across the state for the benefit of their communities,” Cr Turley said.

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Wave of success as Oceanography leads University ranking Southern Cross University is now listed among the world’s top 100 universities for ocean studies and research, according to the latest Shanghai Rankings.

The release of the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has elevated Oceanography at SCU to the 76-100 band in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

With more than 10,000 universities in the world, it is effectively a top 1%

result.

The Oceanography ranking represents a significant rise (from 101-150 band in 2021) and places Southern Cross as the best in Queensland, second in NSW and fourth overall in Australia.

The result for Nursing and Education is also outstanding. Nursing has jumped 50 places to be in the 101-150 band; while Education is now in the 301400 band, after improving

100 places.

Vice Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin said the result represented not only the University’s excellence in marine and ocean studies and research but a broader trajectory of improvement.

“The Shanghai Rankings show overall improvement for the University driven by our performance specifically in the subject areas of Oceanography, Nursing, Education, Earth Sciences and Environmental

Science and Engineering,” said Professor Carlin.

“It is deeply pleasing to see this level of global recognition for the consistently innovative work done by our academics and researchers.”

Administered by China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ARWU annually presents the world’s top 1000 research universities based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor Mary Spongberg, said the latest rankings affirmed the University’s longstanding reputation in marine research.

“We have some of the finest and most highly-regarded marine researchers and it is great to see our excellence in this field rewarded,” she said.

Community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms NSW Health is urging parents and young people to be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal disease and act immediately if they appear.

So far this year, there have been 15 cases of meningococcal disease reported in NSW. Sadly, a man in his 40s from Sydney has died with the disease. His infection was identified following his death and

notified to NSW Health last Thursday.

NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to his loved ones.

While meningococcal disease is now uncommon thanks to vaccination, it can occur year round. We tend to see increases in late winter and early spring, with children under five and 15 to 25-year-olds at the greatest risk of contracting the disease.

Executive Director of Health Protection NSW, Dr Jeremy McAnulty said early intervention can be lifesaving.

“Onset of meningococcal disease symptoms can appear suddenly and become very serious very quickly. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don’t wait for the rash – see a doctor immediately,” Dr McAnulty said.

Meningococcal disease can be fatal within hours if left untreated.

Knowing the symptoms could help prevent premature death or lifelong disability. They include: • Severe, unexplained limb pain • Difficulty waking up • High pitched crying in babies • Severe headache • Upset by bright lights • Stiff neck

• Red-purple rash which doesn’t disappear when pressed with a glass “While it is a wellknown symptom of meningococcal disease, the rash does not always occur, or may present late in the illness,” Dr McAnulty said.

“If symptoms rapidly worsen, or if your child is very unwell, call Triple Zero (000) or go straight to your nearest

emergency department.”

Meningococcal disease is a rare, but serious and sometimes fatal infection. Up to one in 10 cases die, and four in 10 infections result in permanent disabilities, including learning difficulties, sight and hearing problems, liver and kidney failure, loss of fingers, toes or limbs, or scarring caused by skin grafts.

SAMPLE FOOD FESTIVAL PLATES UP REGION’S BEST Tourists can get a taste of the Northern Rivers when local producers, cafes, restaurants, distillers, and brewers showcase the best of the region at the 10th annual Sample Food Festival in September.

Acting Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the one-day festival in Bangalow will return bigger than ever, with a $75,535

grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund (REAF) to deliver a huge selection of markets stalls featuring local producers, artisans, musicians, workshops, and pop-up events.

“Northern Rivers is a foodie hotspot, and this festival will not only give tourists a slice of the best locally-sourced produce, but also a shot in the arm of the local

economy when they spend money in nearby shops, grab a bite to eat at a restaurant, pub or café, and stay local.”

Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said the funding will put the popular tourism destination on display, with one of Australia’s top vegan chefs Shannon Martinez, bestselling cookbook author Julia Ostro and food writer Magdalena Roze

headlining the festival.

“The NSW Government’s funding boost has allowed organisers to secure musicians, chefs, a larger stage, more seating options and activities that ensure patrons experience a taste of everything the Northern Rivers has to offer,” Mr Franklin said.

Sample Food Festival’s Rose Taylor-Tornow said the funding will

help the festival return bigger and better than ever after a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions.

“I’m delighted to be able to celebrate our region’s finest restaurants, chefs, distilleries, breweries, producers and artists, along with some special guest chefs at Sample again this September,” Ms Taylor-Tornow said.

The $40 million REAF

is part of the $2 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure for regional communities.

Applications for Round Two of REAF are now open and close 5pm Tuesday, October 4, 2022. For further information, visit: nsw. gov.au/REAFund.

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5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Love To Remember. (2021, PGa) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (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 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 Living Room.

(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, PG) The team heads to South Australia.

8.00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

8.50 Miniseries: Time. (Final, Malv) Part 3 of 3. Mark suffers a tragic personal loss and is given the chance to leave prison for a day.

9.55 Baptiste. (Final, Mlv, R) Julien and Genevieve outmanoeuvre Constantin.

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 8 Nights Out West.

11.20 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 11.50 Aftertaste. (Ml, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (Premiere) 8.30 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Shadow Lines. (MA15+av) 2.10 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 4.05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs takes a walk around the home of musician Vance Joy. Karen Martini shows how to get the crust right when making fried chicken. Graham Ross visits The Orchid Place, a family-run flower business in Heathcote.

8.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride.

(1991, G, R) A father stresses after learning his only daughter is to wed a man she has known for only six months. His reluctance to accept the coming union is only heightened as he struggles to deal with the details of the wedding. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams.

10.45 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22.

Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with NRL news and analysis.

10.35 MOVIE: Another 48 Hrs. (1990, Mlv, R) A cop and an escaped convict team up. Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte.

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

1.20 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 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 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Abhishek.

7.30 The Living Room. Stylist Chyka Keebaugh helps Barry Du Bois with a rental makeover. Miguel Maestre makes Italian inspired woodfired pizza at home.

Dr Chris Brown builds a home among the gumtrees for some furry friends.

8.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Just For Laughs Australia.

(Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performance featuring Brodi Snook, Alice Fraser and Harley Breen.

11.40 The Project. (R) Special guest is Abhishek.

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Special guest is Tatiana Maslany.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.45 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.15 Obki. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Across The Universe. (2007, M) 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.40 QI. 12.15am GameFace. 1.35 Inside The Met. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Twirlywoos. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.40 Shortland St. 10.10 Alone. 11.20 VICE. 11.55 Tattoo Age. 12.55pm Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 1.50 Planet A. 2.20 Huang’s World.

3.15 Feeding The Scrum. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. (Final) 9.20 Porn Addiction: The Great Flop. 10.35 The Perfect Vagina. 11.35 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. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saraband For Dead Lovers. (1948) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: Hunter Killer.

(2018, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: New Orleans.

1.00 The Code. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 The Code. 3.10 MacGyver. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23) 6am Children’s Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Man Who Brought Down The White House. Continued. (2017, M) 7.15 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 9.25 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 11.35 Ellie And Abbie. (2020, M) 1.05pm Lost In Paris. (2016, M) 2.40 Selkie. (2000, PG) 4.15 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 5.50 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.30 Steel Magnolias. (1989) 9.40 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 12.10am Children… (2011, M, Korean) 2.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Demolition NZ. 1.00 Billion Dollar Wreck. 2.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia.

Monster Energy Tour. PBR Origin Brisbane. Replay.

2.30 Freesurfer. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 Storage Wars.

5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game.

11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Buck Rogers. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: Ella Enchanted. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Bride Wars.

(2009, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

(2008, MA15+) 11.35 Up All Night. 12.05am Supergirl. 1.00 Southern Charm. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

5.30 Teen Titans Go!

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

9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Frasier.

Noon The Dog House Australia. 1.00 Friends. 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. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 Frasier.

Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

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 Divided America. 8.30 ABC News Tonight.

9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Close Of Business.

10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 Q+A Highlights. 12.45 The Virus. 1.00 News. 1.15 Friday Briefing. 1.45 ABC News Video Lab. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 The World. 3.55 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Bamay. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Red Chef Revival.

3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 9.05 Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 10.05 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival. 11.05 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 Log Cabin Living. 11.30 Hello SA. Noon House Hunters Int. 1.00 Bargain Mansions. 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Celebrity IOU. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters.

7.30 Stone House Revival. 8.30 Rock Solid Builds.

9.30 Building Off The Grid. 10.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs.

1.15pm Deadly Pole To Pole. 1.45 The Brilliant World Of Tom Gates. 2.00 Art Ninja. 2.20 Teenage Boss.

3.00 SheZow. 3.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

4.20 The Deep. 4.55 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.25 Space Nova. 6.00 School Of Rock. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Log Horizon. 9.15 Dragon Ball Super. 9.45 Sailor Moon Crystal. 10.10 K-On! 11.00 Close.

11.30 Big Food Adventure. 12.30pm Anna’s Occasions. 1.30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown.

2.35 My Market Kitchen. 3.05 Africa On A Plate.

3.35 Giada Entertains. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa.

4.30 Big Food Adventure. 5.30 Cook And The Chef.

6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Nigella Feasts.

8.30 Royal Recipes. 9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade. 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 Bargain Hunt.

1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale.

5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 10.40 My Impossible House. 11.45 Late Programs.

1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood.

5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bernardi. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 The US Report. 9.00 Hardgrave. 10.00 NewsNight. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 11.00 Late Programs.

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

SATURDAY, August 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Vera.

(Mav, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 4.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.55 Landline. (R) 5.25 Singapore’s Secret Forests With David Attenborough. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Love Your Garden.

(PG) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs.

(PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Building The Channel Tunnel. (PG, R) 3.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 3.30 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 4.05 Trail Towns. (R) 4.35 The Pyramids: Solving The Mystery. (R) 5.30 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PG)

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes. (R) 1.00 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 22.

Western Bulldogs v GWS Giants.

4.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Everything Outdoors. (R) 1.00 Animal Embassy. (PGm, R) 1.30 Arctic Vets. (PGm) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 Good Chef Hunting.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 My Market Kitchen.

(R) 12.50 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Alison Steadman. (PG, R) Sandi Toksvig and Alison Steadman explore Suffolk.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) A member of Will’s congregation is murdered.

8.20 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.

As campaigning for the 1970 general election gets underway in Oxford, racial tensions escalate in the city.

9.50 Mystery Road: Origin.

(Final, Mlv, R) The Kelly Gang’s plans come to a head.

10.45 8 Nights Out West.

10.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R) 9.20 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse.

10.25 Supreme Revenge: Battle For The Court.

(Mas, R) 11.25 MOVIE: Lion. (2016, PGa, R) 1.30 MOVIE: The Happy Prince. (2018, MA15+l, R) 3.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (Mdlv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Match 10. Australia v Brazil.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities discover some marker pens from China with narcotics concealed inside.

7.30 MOVIE: Avengers: Infinity War. (2018, Mhv) The Avengers and their allies unite to stop Thanos before he can gather all the Infinity Stones. Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo.

10.35 MOVIE: X-Men: First Class.

(2011, Mlv, R) During the ’60s, a group of mutants matches wits with a former Nazi who is determined to start a nuclear war.

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22.

Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

9.50 MOVIE: Get Shorty.

(1995, MA15+l, R) A debt collector becomes a film producer. John Travolta.

12.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R) 1.00 Animal Embassy. (PGm, R) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes.

6.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. (PGm) An echidna has arrived for a check-up.

7.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions.

9.30 Ambulance. (Mal, R) The North West Ambulance Service is facing one of its busiest nights of the year.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 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. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live From The BBC. 9.15 Sammy J. 9.20 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

10.10 Would I Lie To You? 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.25 Friday Night Dinner. 11.50 Brassic. 12.35am David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 1.25 Black Books. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 Abandoned. 9.30 Basketball. WNBA. Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty. 11.30 Bamay. 11.50 Nirvanna. 1.45pm Noisey. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 Yokayi Footy. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Insight. 6.30 Domino Masters. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Public Image Is Rotten.

10.30 Hoarders. 1am South Park. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Australia: The Story Of Us. 11.00 Weekender. 11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon Horse Racing. PB Lawrence Stakes Day. Royal Randwick Race Day. Saturday Race Day. 5.00 Border Patrol.

5.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am The Fine Art Auction. 4.30 Weekender. 5.00 Home Shopping.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 TCR Aust. Series, Trans Am Series and S5000 Aust. Drivers C’ship. H’lights. Noon The Baron. 1.10 MOVIE: The Sleeping Tiger. (1954, PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Finals Series. Week 1. 5.00 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances.

7.30 After The Verdict. 8.30 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 12.25am Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 11.00 Australia

By Design: Innovations. 11.30 Healthy Homes Australia. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Cheers.

4.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Blue Bloods. 2.05 Late Programs.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

12.10pm MOVIE: The Adventure Of A.R.I: My Robot Friend. (2020, PG) 1.40 Children’s Programs. 5.50 The Inbestigators. 6.05 Malory Towers. 6.30 Fierce Earth. 7.00 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”.

7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 The Next Step. 9.25 Almost Never. 10.10 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.25 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods.

(2014, PG, French) 10.00 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 11.30 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, M) 1.25pm Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 3.35 Raid. (2018, PG, Hindi) 5.50 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 7.30 Les Misérables. (1998) 10.00 Hemel. (2012, MA15+, Dutch) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Wheelburn. 2.00 Boating.

UIM Class-1 World Powerboat C’ship. St Pete Grand Prix. Replay. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 4.30 Last Car Garage.

5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 22.

Melbourne v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Raymond. 2.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

H’lights. 3.05 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Music City Grand Prix. H’lights. 4.15 The Channel: The World’s Busiest Waterway. 5.15 Mr Mayor. 5.45 MOVIE: Smurfs: The Lost Village. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: King Kong. (2005, M) 11.05 Paranormal Caught On Camera. Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Frasier. 1.30 To Be Advised. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends.

12.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 Mom. 2.35 The Big Bang Theory. 3.30 Charmed. 4.30 Home Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 3pm News. 3.30 Close Of Business.

4.00 News. 4.30 Divided America. 5.00 News.

5.30 News Regional. 6.00 ABC Evening News.

6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.15 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. 11.30 Big Food Adventure. 12.30pm Food Trail. 1.00 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 1.30 Barefoot Contessa. 2.00 Africa On A Plate. 2.30 Bake With Anna. 3.30 Martha Bakes. 4.30 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.30 Cheese Slices. 6.30 Weekend Breaks. 7.30 John Torode’s Ireland. 8.30 The River Cottage Treatment. 9.30 The Wine Show. 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.25pm Cultural Connections Immersion Festival.

1.25 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 2.35 Hockey.

WA Men’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 4.05 Hockey. WA Women’s Field Hockey. Premier Division 1. 5.35 Small Business Secrets. 6.05 Strait To The Plate. 6.35 News. 6.45 The Casketeers. 7.15 First Australians. 8.30 The Wrestlers. 9.30 MOVIE: Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Postcards. Noon Getaway. 12.30 Windy City Rehab. 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt. 2.30 Rock Solid Builds. 3.30 Celebrity IOU. 4.30 Australia’s Best Pools. (Premiere) 5.30 Stone House Revival.

6.30 Building Off The Grid. 7.30 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters International. 10.30 To Be Advised. 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 The Media Show. 7.30 The US Report. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (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. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 2.30 Muster Dogs. (R) 3.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R) 4.30 Win The Week. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.

(R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Soccer. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Match 10. Australia v Brazil. Continued. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Love Your Garden. (PG) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 5.00 The Great Pyramid Race. (R) 5.30 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PG)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised.

3.35 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. (R) 5.30 Sydney Weekender. (R)

6.00 Arctic Vets. (PGm, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) Hosted by Scott Cam. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22.

Gold Coast Titans v Manly Sea Eagles.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Joel Osteen.

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7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Here Out West.

(2022, Malv) A desperate grandmother kidnaps a baby. Genevieve Lemon, Mia-Lore Bayeh.

10.10 8 Nights Out West. (Final) 10.25 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Mv, R) 11.20 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 12.15 Fires. (Mal, R) 1.10 Wakefield. (Mal, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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7.35 Treasures Of Greece. (PGav, R) 8.30 Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests. (PGa, R) 9.30 Top Ten Treasures Of Pompeii. (Mans, R) 11.15 Vaccine: The Inside Story. (Ma, R) 1.00 Why We Hate. (Mav, R) 3.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 4.20 VICE Guide To Film. (Mlv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera.

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7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Nigella Lawson.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at an investigation.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R) Former police detective Ron Iddles looks into the unsolved 1975 disappearance of Terry Floyd.

10.40 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (Mav, R) 11.45 Killer Tapes: The Murder Of Becky Watts. (Malv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

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7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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12.50 Good Chef Hunting. (R) 1.20 Explore. (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.

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Top price record tumbles at annual All Breeds sale MORE than 800 people took part in Saturday’s 2022 Casino All Breeds bull and female sale, which saw a new record set for the top price bull at $28,000 - $8000 above last year’s price.

The popular annual sale, held at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange, saw a staggering $1,300,750 of livestock sold on the day, at an overall average of $9291, including females. An average price of $9500 for bulls was achieved with a 91.5 percent clearance rate.

The record top price bull was sold by Yorklea-based Lyle Family Angus, which saw its Prime Time Foreman R44 go for $28,000.

NRLX Operations Manager Brad Willis said the sale produced some sensational results for vendors, as well as cementing the All Breeds sale as a flagship event for the Casino facility.

Mr Willis said it was great to see a huge crowd in attendance following the impacts and restrictions we have all endured over the previous two sales with Coronavirus.

He said an estimated 500 people were in attendance on the day and a further 321 tuned in online to watch the event.

“Once again the annual All Breeds sale has produced some exceptional sale results which shows the NRLX is the destination of choice for buyers

Heidi Lyle and the Lyle Family Angus’ 2022 Bulls

seeking high quality cattle,” Mr Willis said.

“Despite the higher-than-average wet season and the two flood events earlier this year, vendors have gone above and beyond to produce the quality and condition of their livestock.

“Through the NRLX team’s dedication to continuous improvement, close working relationship with our stakeholder groups, and our state-ofthe-art facilities, we are continuing to raise the bar of industry best practice.

“As the premier livestock exchange for Northern NSW, we are leading the way.”

Nick and Blair Franklin, of Franklin Angus, had an exceptional day selling the top priced cow at $15,000, while also having the highest averaged price bulls of the day at $18,000 per head, as well as selling two bulls for $25,000 each.

The Promised Land Stud Speckle Park heifers saw plenty of competition with bidding topping $13,000 per head at an

average of $11,750.

Mr Willis said five lots were purchased for $43,750 via StockLive, with stock heading to Gloucester, Garah - north west of Moree, and Wallabadah - south west of Tamworth.

He said many online bids received counter bids from the floor, which in turn increased sale prices.

“The introduction of StockLive to our specialty sales has been a real boon for sellers seeking to capitalise on the current exceptional market condi-

tions,” Mr Willis said.

“It also showcases the value of the technological capabilities of the NRLX.” Mr Willis said the NRLX undertook extensive preparation for the annual sale to ensure the facility was pristine condition.

“All the buyers’ laneways are pressure washed, and new soft flooring is added for each of the pens at no cost to the All Breeds Committee,” he said.

“From the main car

park all the way through to the holding yards, our operational team did a fantastic job.

“NRLX staff are also made available on sale day to coordinate operations and run the sale at no charge to the All Breeds Committee.

“This is an important part of our contribution to what is not only a key industry sale, but also a vital fundraising opportunity for local charities.”

Varroa surveillance reveals additional infestations NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Varroa mite tracing and surveillance work has confirmed nine new detections of Varroa mite in the Newcastle area, bringing the total number of infested premises to 73.

NSW DPI Acting Chief Plant Protection Officer Chris Anderson said nine new detections

were detected within existing emergency zones at Raymond Terrace (4 premises), Mayfield East, Tarro, Heatherbrae (2 premises) and Ferodale.

“The overall area covered by the eradication zones hasn’t changed significantly, but a new emergency order has been issued to include the new sites,” he said.

“We have refocused our efforts on tracing and euthanising hives within the eradication zone, which has led to an increased number of detections in recent days.

“The good news is that all the confirmed cases either have clear links to existing cases or are geographically linked through the movement of hives or equipment,

which continues to give us confidence we are on the right track.

“I’d also like to remind beekeepers that we have made allowances for the management of swarming in the zones.

“Empty supers can be placed on hives to manage swarming if you are not on an infested or suspect premise.

“Supers cannot

be moved from any biosecurity zone and beekeepers must comply with conditions set out in the emergency order which can be found, along with a new swarming factsheet with further information, on the NSW DPI website, said Dr Anderson.”

DPI’s response plan for the eradication of Varroa mite in NSW follows a

strategy agreed between the apiary industry, NSW DPI, neighbouring jurisdictions and the Commonwealth.

Australia is the only major honey producing country free from varroa mite, the most serious pest of honeybees worldwide.

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Landcare networks working together to support landslip recovery in the Northern Rivers A group of Landcare networks are working together to support landholders to stabilise slips, prevent soil erosion and minimise the impact of landslips on threatened species and ecological communities, following severe rain events in the Northern Rivers in February and March 2022 that caused thousands of landslips across the region Local Landcare Coordinator for the Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network (BRRVLN), Emma Stone said landslips are a massive concern in the Northern Rivers since the February and March 2022 severe weather event.

“Many people have experienced impacts to infrastructure and access to their properties,” Emma said.

“Landslips also pose an ecological threat opening

up the landscape to weed dispersal and erosion.”).

The Landslip Recovery project is funded by North Coast Local Land Services.

The project will offer support to landholders where landslips on their properties threaten the

conservation values of threatened ecological communities such as Lowland Subtropical Rainforest and Coastal Swamp Oak Forest or other threatened species.

The Border Ranges Richmond Valley Landcare Network are

working in partnership with Brunswick Valley Landcare, Richmond Landcare Inc and Tweed Landcare Inc to deliver this project.

“Eligible sites will be assessed by qualified professionals which may include engineers, soil

conservationists and / or bush regenerators,” Emma said.

“Landholders will be provided with a tailored remediation plan that will outline strategies that can be undertaken to mitigate soil erosion and reduce weed recruitment

with consideration to revegetating slips which may include tree planting and direct seeding techniques.

“At this stage there is no assurance of financial support for undertaking on-ground works outlined in the remediation plans.

“Our intention is that landholders can use these plans to undertake self-funded works or to apply for future funding opportunities.”

For more information visit the Border RangesRichmond Valley Landcare Network website.

Landholders can register their landslips via an electronic form: https://form.jotform.com/ 221858076283867 or 0438 752 233.

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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS TENTERFIELD Weaner Steers sell to $1,787.79 Sale Date: 01.08.2022 Number Yarded: 138 Numbers decreased this sale with a total yarding of 138 head.

A mixed quality yarding saw prices meet a firm market.

Steers sold to 458.2 cents, whilst bullocks sold to a top of 328 cents.

In the Cow section, heavy weight cows sold to 285.2 cents, medium weight cows reached 270.2 cents, while lightweight cows topped at 210.2 cents.

Heifers sold to 450 cents.

Trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 623.2 cents,

WARWICK LIVESTOCK MARKETS WEEK ENDING 5/08/2022 Agents yarded a smaller yarding of Cattle and Sheep and Lambs to the weekly sales.

There were some movements for both categories and to the vendors relief it was a positive note.

The recent sliding scale across the yarding was creating some nervous vibes.

The cattle market opened up with a brighter outlook particularly with more competition in the back to the paddock types and a firm feeling across the manufacturing and feedlot and processing types.

Sheep and Lamb numbers were back and also saw a firming to slight rise in the prices offered.

The highlight was the number of new buyers looking to firm up purchases and entering the markets for the first time.

Vealer steers averaged 511.2c/kg topping at 560.2c/kg or $$1251.71 to $1574.50.

Vealer heifers averaged 472.2c/kg topping at 490.2c/ kg or $1267.67 to $1564.86.

Yearling steers averaged 413.2c/kg topping at 530.2c/ kg or $1381.20 to $1842.45.

Yearling heifers averaged 362.6c/kg topping at 420c/ kg or $$1167.43 to $1470.

Steers averaged 418.7c/kg topping at 496.2c/kg or $1903.86 to $2315.74.

Manufacturing steers averaged 273.9c/kg topping at 283.2c/kg or $1580.80 to $1732.90.

Cows averaged 242.8c/kg topping at 280.2c/kg or $1257.63 to $1990.56.

Bulls averaged 294.3c/kg topping at 448.2c/kg or

while the heifer portion reached 509.2 cents, both returning to the paddock.

No heavy bulls were yarded this week.

Light 210.2 av. 186.4; No Quote; 328.2 av. 321.3 Medium 270.2 av. 248.3 Heavy 285.2 av. 285.2

Vealers; Yearlings; Heifers Light Strs. 546.2 av. 511.0; Steers 478.2 av. 478.2; 450.0 av. 450.0 Hfrs. 458.2 av. 374.9; Heifers 446.2 av. 403.1 Heavy Strs. 623.2 av. 564.7; (200 to 280kg) 530.2 av. 524.0; (280kg plus) Hfrs. 509.2 av. 469.3; (200 to 280kg) 464.2 av. 444.9; (280kg plus)

TOP PRICES BULLOCKS: NM & K Rhodes $2441.25 STEERS: CJ & AM Graham $1901.53 COWS: JA & EM Campbell $1868.06 HEIFERS: AD & EA Rice $1395.00 YEARLINGS: L Van Itallie $1362.87 VEALERS: David Sweeney $1787.79 BULLS: No Quote

Steers up to 400kg; Steers 400-500kg; Steers 500kg plus 408.2 av. 374.5; 458.2 av. 458.2; 308.2 av. 308.2

For Cattle Bookings contact: Office: 02 6736 1344 Glen: 0412 269363 Matthew: 0401 949323 NEXT SALE: 15th August 2022, 8:00am Start

Cows; Bulls 600kg+; Bullocks 540kg + $1422.51 to $2322.32 Sheep and Lamb numbers were down slightly with 851 head to the market, the prices saw the rates increase on last week’s downturn.

Lambs topped at $193 to average $140.11 $23/head up.

Hoggets topped at $142 to average $111.23 $25/head up.

Ewes topped at $175 to average $86.75 $17/head up.

Wethers topped at $126 to average $97.12 $2/head up.

Rams topped at $180 to average $97.64 a drop of $43/ head.

Sale total average of $124.19 was $13/head up week on week.

Poultry and Pork numbers were on a par with last week.

The Roosters sold to $20, hens to $15, Peacocks sold to $65, Ducks sold to $27.50, Drakes to $25, Guinea Fowl to $20.

Boars sold to $144, Sows sold to $370, Pork sold from $178 to $187, Light pork to $179, Stores from $40 to $187, Spit pigs to $173.

wethers topped at $126 to average $97.12($2up), rams topped at $180 to average $97.64($43down).

The sale total with 80% falling into the lamb or hogget classes saw the average price per head rise by $13/head to $124.19.

Gradenfloe Past Co sold 1st x 50kg Xb lambs to GR Prime for $149, Merino wethers to GR Prime for $86 Mc Namara F/t sold Xb lambs 60kg to Thomas Foods for $166, 52.1kg to Thomas Foods for $150 Howard Brown sold Dorper x lambs 46.6kg to GR Prime for $127, 38.75kg to Peter Mc Cartney for $109 Kim Nielsen sold 1st x Xb lambs 55kg to Thomas Foods for $150, 55kg hoggets to Peter Mc Cartney for $113 Les Horton sold Dorper ewe & lamb units to Koomorang Past for $250

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT Agents today yarded a smaller gathering of stock for the weekly sale, the market was highlighted with quite a few new buyers to the market as well as our established buyers.

Vendors were cautiously hoping for the market to stop the steep decline seen in other centres as well as last week’s sale and a credit for the 851 head presented.

With a sign of cautious optimism the sale started, Lambs topped at $193 to average $140.11($23up), hoggets topped at $142 to average $111.23($25up), ewes topped at $175 to average $86.75($17up),

Trudy Osbourne sold 41.25kg Dorper lambs to restockers for $140 and $122, 30kg to Koomorang for $100, rams to restockers for $180, wethers to Whites Trading for $120 Widgeegoera Past Co sold Xb hoggets 63.3kg in the wool to Gr Prime for $110, wethers to GR Prime for $110 Sloss P/S sold Merino ewes to Katbar for $86 and to restockers for $30, rams to GR Prime for $52

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RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

CASINO NRLX Market Report Week Ending Friday 5 August Agents yarded a total of 768 head at the Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange regular prime sale on Wednesday 3 August. The yarding consisted of a large supply of young cattle and a fair number of cows. The young cattle were mainly comprised of weaners with only a few yearlings. Quality was mixed, however,

there was increased numbers of well bred cattle throughout the sale this week.

Cow prices saw an increase this week averaging 269c/kg and reaching a top price of 340c/kg. Heifer prices were also dearer with lighter stock up to 250kg averaging 467c/kg and topping their category at 565c/ kg. Heavier heifers over 250kg averaged 373c/kg and reached a top of 470c/kg.

Bull prices were stronger this week with 9 head sold averaging 289c/kg and 732kg. Steer prices also increased with lighter steers up to 250kg averaging 540c/kg and reaching a top of 698c/kg. Heavier steers

over 250kg averaged 431c/kg and topped their market at 542c/kg. A good number of bullocks sold on the day averaged 332c/kg.

Lighter vealer prices were dearer this week with those up to 250kg averaging 485c/kg and reaching a top of 688c/kg. Heavier vealer over 250kg were easier averaging 406c/kg with a top price of 500c/kg.

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Jenny Bradley, a lamb producer from Armatree in the state’s central west, says the slow cooker is the cost-conscious family’s best friend in winter.

“We’re all feeling the pinch a bit at the moment, but there’s no reason you

can’t enjoy a warm hearty meal at a fraction of the cost of Uber Eats,” Mrs Bradley said.

“Have a chat to your butcher about what cheaper cuts of meat might be available and how best to cook them, you’ll find a whole world of flavour on offer.

“The slow cooker is a favourite for our family when you consider the cost per serve and the ease of preparation.”

Mrs Bradley said lamb

shanks with Moroccan spices on a bed of rice with steamed greens were a winner for her family, and they also enjoyed marinated forequarter chops with mustard, brown sugar, lemon juice, tomatoes and stock and seasonal vegetables.

“When you think back to what our parents and grandparents did with food, they were able to feed the family on the cheap by buying the right cut of meat, cooking it the

right way, and serving it with in-season produce,” Mrs Bradley said.

“Something like the Sunday roast – you get your hot dinner out of it and cold meat for days if you buy a decent-sized piece, and that winds up being cheap per portion overall.

“The trick is to talk to the butcher, talk to the green grocer, find out what’s affordable and fresh, then pack it full of flavour!”

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Macadamia growers show orchard management key to resilience, sustainability

Integrated orchard management (IOM) projects designed to get more sunlight into macadamia orchards, promote grass coverage on orchard floors, and manage water drainage are key to improving the industry’s resilience and environmental sustainability.

“We work closely with our growers to help plan and implement IOM projects that have long-term benefits for macadamia production, profitability and environmental stewardship and sustainability,” said Mark Whitten, Marquis Macadamias Grower Liaison Officer for northern NSW. “IOM combines three fundamental pillars of orchard management; drainage, orchard floor management and canopy management.

“Growers implement IOM to improve sustainability, control

erosion, build healthy soils and canopy management to ensure adequate light levels to sustain grass cover on the orchard floor. Improving the light environment in the orchards also makes the environment less suitable for pests and diseases.

“This system also ensures orchard resilience in the face of extreme weather events, such as during the floods that hit the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales in February and March in 2022,” he said.

Situated on the Southwestern side of Alstonville in the Northern Rivers region, Marquis Macadamias grower Robert Mosse has spent the previous decade implementing IOM in his orchards.

The program was specifically designed to widen tree spacing within his orchard to improve light penetration, grass coverage, pest

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“Long before the floods came, we removed approximately 8,000 mature trees.,” Mr Mosse said.

“In the older orchards where the spacing was 7m x 4m, we removed alternate rows, and in some cases, we removed whole blocks, even where the spacing was 8m x 4m, and replanted using much wider spacing.

“Water control was extremely effective in the blocks where tree removal and profiling within rows had been completed.

There were no visible signs of erosion within any of these blocks during the recent floods, and the water leaving these blocks was clean.

“We suffered some soil erosion in blocks where the spacing is still 8m x 4m despite the construction of diversion

drains.”

He said upon completion of all remedial work, the spacing across his properties will vary between 16m x 4m and 10m x 5m.

“We believe in our situation 10m x 5m is probably the optimum spacing because this will allow for easy conversion to 10m x 10m spacing in the future in the case of some of the really big varieties,” Mr Mosse said.

Mr Mosse said the remedial work undertaken though costly, had been worthwhile.

“Prior to the floods, we started to see yields increase as well as the quality of the nuts.

Despite the floods and prolonged wet weather at the beginning of this season, we were able to harvest during most of the wet weather, and our crop this year will exceed last year’s crop.

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Wind damage too was significant in our region, and we suffered a loss due to a few trees being blown down, but most of the damage was caused by heavily laden branches being torn off by the wind.”

Mr Mosse attributes the fact that his orchards suffered less flood damage to the advice given to him by Phil Zadro in Bundaberg many years ago, where they often experience very heavy rain.

“Phil said to me at the time that keeping control of water flowing within the orchards was essential. Phil was absolutely right,” he said.

Mr Whitten said following the floods, it was inspiring to see the resilience of the region and the macadamia growers.

“Growers have been

helping each other where possible, with a general acceptance of the situation and an enthusiasm to get back into farming macadamias,” he said.

“Most importantly, Marquis Macadamias has maintained communication with growers, ensuring they have someone to speak with about their situation and to receive tailored advice on harvest strategies and pathways to recovery.

“We have been able to support growers impacted by floods by working with our transport providers to ensure more options are available to get their nuts to the dehusking facilities or factories, as well as extending the opening hours for receivals at our factories,” he said.

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Information sessions helping farmers Heat pump solution prepare for emergency animal diseases to reduce emissions in A series of free information sessions are being run throughout the North Coast and Hunter to equip landholders with the information they need to effectively prepare and manage an emergency animal disease outbreak, such as foot-and-mouth disease.

The sessions will start from next week and will be facilitated by Local Land Services district veterinarians and biosecurity officers with a focus on: • learning more about foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease and what prevention work is underway • finding out how to identify these diseases and know what to do if they suspect cases • finding out what they can do on their farm • hearing what Local Land Services does to prevent Emergency Animal Diseases • hearing about the work of Local Land Services in pest animal control.

North Coast Land Services Animal Health Team Leader Ian Poe said these sessions will be a great opportunity for landholders to ask questions and has encouraged as many as possible to attend a local event.

“It’s critical landholders have the information they need to not only recognise the signs of these devastating livestock diseases, but also how to

put measures in place to help protect their farms from biosecurity threats,” Dr Poe said.

“We all have a role when it comes to biosecurity and safeguarding our state and these information sessions will be a great way of bringing everyone together and promote a coordinated approach.”

Information sessions will be taking place at various locations throughout the North

Coast and Hunter, including Grafton, Gloucester, Dorrigo and Bellingen. Online RSVP is essential.

Sessions will also be delivered in all 11 Local Land Services regions over the coming weeks.

“Local Land Services staff will also be attending saleyards, local shows and smaller local gatherings to ensure there are plenty of opportunities for farmers to speak with us about these issues,” Dr Poe said.

These sessions will support ongoing surveillance work by Local Land Services district veterinarians, who regularly carry out animal disease investigations across the state.

Any signs of foot-andmouth disease or lumpy skin disease seen in livestock must be reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 or their Local Land Services district veterinarian.

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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $318,000 in funding to Ground Source Systems to demonstrate a fullscale solar PV and ground-source heat pump system, with gas backup, for heating and cooling at a commercial broiler facility in Yanderra, New South Wales.

The hybrid system will see the installation of a 100-200 kW thermal ground source heat pump system to replace LPG as a fuel for heating and cooling a single shed for housing chickens.

The University of Melbourne is assisting Ground Source Systems on the project by providing data analysis, content generation and knowledge sharing

across the sector.

The poultry broiler industry utilises sheds that require both heating when chicks are young, and cooling as the chicks grow up. Annual energy bills for chicken farms amount to around $80 to $100 million in aggregate across Australia and result in emissions of around 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

Ground Source Systems estimates that installing heat pumps powered by onsite solar PV has the potential to reduce total emissions by around 1 million tonnes per year and provide even better conditions for the chickens housed in the shed.

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ALMOST 20,000 FERAL PIGS CULLED IN REGIONAL NSW More than 19,500 feral pigs have been culled in seven months through targeted aerial shooting operations run by the NSW Government.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said controlling feral pigs is more critical than ever before with the current threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) our doorstep.

“There is a definite concern that if FMD was

to enter our country, it could be spread through feral pig populations across NSW,” Mr Saunders said.

“Protecting ourselves from biosecurity threats is a shared responsibility, and pest animal management is something every rural landholder can do to play their part.

“Each year, Local Land Services coordinates hundreds of group control

programs using a variety of tools including aerial shooting, coordinated baiting and trapping.

“Last year, these coordinated pest animal control activities were carried out on more than 40 million hectares of land across NSW. “The more landholders who are actively participating in these group control programs, the more effective they are at reducing pest

animal populations.”

Feral pigs, and other pest animals such as deer and wild dogs, can also cause significant damage to crops, pasture and farm infrastructure, and are also known to attack native species.

Pest animal populations have been increasing across NSW following extended favourable wet conditions.

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Landholders looking for advice on pest animal control or wanting to take part in group control programs can contact their closest Local Land Services office by calling

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Landholders wanting to find out more about FMD or lumpy skin disease (LSD), or attend an upcoming workshop are encouraged to visit www. lls.nsw.gov.au/ead Any signs of FMD or LSD seen in livestock must be reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 or their Local Land Services district veterinarian.

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FARMING FORWARD TO BUILD RESILIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY Farmers across NSW will be able to better manage drought, increase productivity and improve sustainability under the NSW Government’s Farming Forward program.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said Farming Forward will run over the next year or two, delivering three flagship projects focusing on planning and preparedness, enhanced soil health and best practice animal production.

“Over the past four years, farmers have done it tough, whether it’s been dealing with the worst drought on record, bushfires or devastating floods,” Mr Saunders said.

“As a government, our priority has been supporting landholders through these challenging times, but we also need to

look at how we can drive sustainable growth and boost resilience in our agricultural industries.

“The Farming Forward program is an exciting initiative to help build more profitable, productive and sustainable practices by helping farmers invest in drought preparedness

and planning, soils intelligence, and livestock production”.

As part of the Farming Forward program, Local Land Services will deliver a series of workshops and extension services including: • Drought preparedness workshops to help producers understand

their current enterprise capacity and how to manage it through drought.

• Soil intelligence testing programs and soil health workshops to educate landholders on soil constraints, nutrient requirements and moisture to optimise pasture and crop growth.

• Pro-graze and Tactical Grazing Management courses to boost technical knowledge and practical skills in livestock production.

Mr Saunders said farmers in NSW will always look for new opportunities to improve their production systems.

“Our industry can move

forward in light years by investing in these key areas.”

“Drought preparedness and boosting livestock production are both no regrets investments and soil health is critical to growing clean green produce.

“We want to look after every arable clump of arable soil in NSW to get the best results for our farmers.

“I am excited to launch the Farming Forward Program and encourage farmers from across to state to take up the opportunities through Local Land Services to get stuck into new ways to improve their farming systems,” Mr Saunders said.

For more information visit www.lls.nsw.gov. au/farming-forward or contact your closest Local Land Services office on 1300 795 299.

Port bottlenecks holding Australia back The state’s peak farming organisation has warned Australia will be left behind without significant improvement and investment in freight infrastructure at Port Botany.

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said access to export markets was critical for farmers, but high port charges, poor rail quality and port bottlenecks were limiting Australia’s competitiveness.

“Agricultural industries are an economic dynamo in New South Wales, but

we’re being outpaced by other countries because of the situation at our ports,” Mr Martin said.

“We have three ports and we need to get them up to scratch; look at Port Botany, at the eastern end of the country’s biggest city, it can’t take big trains and requires trucks to travel Sydney’s congested roads – that’s hardly a recipe for success. Our members grow food and fibre and want to get it to market, but they’re held back by these issues that need urgent attention.

In a submission to the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy, NSW Farmers highlighted the fact our farmers produce more than $17 billion worth of food and fibre every year, or around 25 per cent of total national production, and contribute significantly to the state’s total exports. Data from the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows primary industries exports increased by 17 per cent to $6.6 billion in 2020-21. But without significant improvement

in the rail access to and operations at Port Botany, supply chain challenges will increase over time and reduce the competitiveness of NSW grain exports.

“We need the NSW Government to continue to regulate access until there are significant improvements, and only consider increasing fees if services improve and costs reduce,” Mr Martin said.

“There needs to be a priority for the regional freight that drives so much economic activity,

and I think there’s a role for the state government here in removing the roadblocks to future success. Ultimately we want to see more efficient, more costeffective freight options for farmers, because that will have benefits for everyone.”

At the recent annual conference, NSW Farmers members voted to advocate for priority access for rail food freight, and more efficient port access.

“There was a real sense in the room that farmers

want to get on with the business of farming without having to worry about these transport bottlenecks,” Mr Martin said.

“We’re really pleased to see the Port of Newcastle invest in mobile harbour cranes and move into the container trade – this is a common sense move in the right direction.

The state government needs to embrace every opportunity to improve freight efficiency so we can take the handbrake off agriculture and grow our economy.”

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Skin cancer rates are increasing With rates of skin cancer on the rise among those living in rural and regional areas, a unique campaign is being launched urging 60+ Australians to complete regular self-skin checks to reduce the toll of one of Australia’s deadliest cancers – melanoma.

Melanoma Patients Australia and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials are launching Self-Skin Checks, No Regrets.

This Australian first campaign, targets Australians 60 years and older in regional and rural areas and aims to encourage them to do regular self-skin checks to find unusual spots, moles, or lesions, and to get online for the latest resources, patient stories and skin check guides.

In 2021, an estimated 8,000 Australians in regional areas were diagnosed with melanoma, and this is expected to rise dramatically to over 11,000 annually by 2030.

The campaign is targeting regional and rural communities and particularly men over 60, who are twice as likely as women to die from melanoma.

The Cancer Council shows this can be attributed to their attitudes towards the sun and higher levels of sun safety complacency.

Skin cancer can occur at any age, however, many older people living in regional and rural areas have an increased risk of melanoma due to longer unprotected UV radiation exposure because of the amount of time they spend outdoors, as well as a history of burning during childhood.

Early detection saves lives Melanoma Patients Australia CEO Victoria Beedle says “Empowering high risk older Australians in rural and regional areas, with the right knowledge to act early, will help reduce melanoma incidence for this often-forgotten community and significantly improve melanoma survival rates.”

According to a recent Cancer Australia report, COVID-19 lockdowns have created a barrier for Aussies, particularly those living remotely in

Self-Skin Checklist: • Examine your body for any unusual spots, moles, or lesions • Use a full-length mirror to check and scan your entire body • Do not forget to check areas you cannot see easily including under your arms, in between your toes and your ears • Ask a loved one to check for areas you cannot see or reach including on top of your head and your back • If you see any unusual spots, moles or lesions immediately seek guidance from your healthcare professional

Regional and rural Australians have: Increased risk of developing skin cancer due to higher exposure to UV radiation Higher rates of melanoma diagnosis compared with their metropolitan counterparts 8040 Australians living in regional areas were diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 By 2030, it is estimated that 11,280Australians living in regional areas will be diagnosed with melanoma 77% of Rural Australiansare not aware of any melanoma support services 25% of melanoma patient follow ups were affected by COVID-19 lockdowns accessing their GP or hospital for routine and follow up appointments which is contributing to an increase in skin cancer rates. The report identified a 14% reduction in the number of Medicare services utilised for melanoma checks in 2020, highlighting

how critical skin checks are for saving lives.

The importance of regular self skin checks: The good news is research reveals more than two out of three (69%) rural Australians have detected their own skin

cancer. When found early at stage 1, survival outcomes improve significantly, (99% at stage 1 vs 26% at stage 4).

According to A/Prof Victoria Mar, Director of the Victorian Melanoma Service, “While most of us know sun exposure is a high-risk factor for skin

cancer, it’s still not widely acknowledged that blistering sunburns at a young age can increase melanoma risk by 80%. This initiative is incredibly important because there is little awareness about the importance of checking skin at an older age, with current skin cancer campaign messaging aimed at younger generations.”

“Asking a partner or friend to help fully check the skin is critical to identify and detect early signs that may be hard to see. Online educational resources, particularly for those living remotely, also make it much easier to identify unusual spots, moles, or lesions. You can also learn about skin cancer and find support networks to ask the right questions,” she adds.

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CEREMONY FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY TO AUSTRALIA The SX5 Group will host a special ceremony on Thursday 4 August to welcome a new dozer machine to the country – a first of its kind to be used in Australia. The Cat D10T2 Dozer will be used to rehabilitate mine sites on Aboriginal land.

The ceremony includes important cultural and spiritual significance.

Elders from Noongar and Yinhawangka country will welcome all onto their land with a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and blessing of the machine.

SX5 is an Aboriginal owned contracting company in Eastern Guruma country in the Pilbara of Western Australia. They provide services to companies in the area such as mine site building, manufacture and installation, mobile concrete batch plant operations and site rehabilitation.

Company directors, Ralph and Cherie Keller of SX5 Group, and

Kenzie Smith, of the Eastern Gurama group have earned trust with the local Traditional Owners of the Pilbara region of which Kenzie is a respected senior elder.

The new dozer arrived from the USA and had to be factory fitted to take remote and semiautonomous dozing systems. This will allow SX5 to fulfill their

aspirations, allowing them to enter into the semiautonomous operations by removing the operator from the machine – reducing the risks of this high-risk mining waste dump re-construction.

This factory fitted equipment to this D10T-2 is the first step followed by the equipment and training in remote dozing operations. SX5 hopes to

be in remote operations by the first quarter of 2023.

Mine site rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the business for SX5.

Ralph Keller explains the importance of from an Aboriginal perspective.

“We’re making things green again, making Country good again.

We’re making Country feel better,” said Ralph.

“We’ve always been a great believer in technology,” he says.

“What makes us different is SX5 continues to reinvent itself every day.

It’s all about technology.

That’s how you achieve excellence and how you mitigate risk – and our journey into the autonomous operation world is one example.”

For businesses to

work on large scale contracting projects, they need to have the cashflow and performance bond guarantees. IBA’s Chief Executive Officer Kirsty Moore notes the importance of supporting First Nations businesses with opportunities so they can be part of these large projects.

“Putting the regeneration of Country back in the hands of First Nations companies like SX5 is smart business and we’re so glad to support their efforts,” says Kirsty Moore.

“IBA provides leasing opportunities to First Nations businesses so they can acquire critical capital equipment without tying up large amounts of cash that is needed to cover the operating costs of the business.”

“The new equipment has stepped up the production and quality of work that the business has been able to achieve, by using equipment that is purpose built for the task.”

2022 ACCELERATING SUCCESS FOR REGIONAL INNOVATORS

NEXT ROUND OF HABITAT ACTION GRANTS OPEN Applications are officially open for the next round of the Habitat Action Grants to help improve fish habitat and opportunities for recreational fishing.

Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said up to $850,000 is available for various projects, including managing stock access to waterways, revegetating native plants, reintroducing large woody habitat and bank stabilisation works.

“This is a fantastic

opportunity for recreational fishers, community groups, councils, private landholders and natural resource managers, who know their local waterways better than anyone, to apply for funding to improve local fish habitats,” Mr Saunders said.

“Every year we receive truly unique applications and the best thing about these grants is they are ideas conceived and led by locals, both on the coast and inland.

“Even better is that fishos will be able to see their fishing licence fees being put to good use because this is their money being reinvested into projects in their area.”

Habitat Action Grants are funded from the Recreational Fishing Trusts, where all funds raised by the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee are placed.

Thirty-three projects were funded under the 2021/22 round of grants with a

total of $780,191 awarded to recreational fishing groups, land managers and local councils from Coffs Harbour to Goulburn.

Since 2008, the Recreational Fishing Trusts have invested more than $8 million into the Habitat Action Grants program throughout NSW. 2022/23 applications are open until 23 September 2022.

To find out more visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/hag

Entrepreneurs in new and emerging industries in regional NSW will be supported to grow their business, revenues, raise funds and create local jobs, thanks to the NSW Government’s new $2 million Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund.

The Fund will provide grants of between $300,000 and $700,000 to accelerator and incubator programs in regional NSW, Newcastle and Wollongong that support regional entrepreneurs and start-ups in emerging sectors and future industries.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said regional entrepreneurs face additional challenges to their metropolitan counterparts, including ready access to supply chains, partners, funding, and even customers.

“We know our regional and rural areas are places where you can turn a dream into reality, and I’m so pleased this fund is helping these pipeline ideas come to life,” Mr Toole said.

“This new fund will assist businesses access the right expertise to improve their capability and competitiveness, drive economic growth and will equip regional entrepreneurs with the skills they need to lead change.

Applications open today, 4 August and close 30 September 2022 at 2pm.

For further information about the Accelerating Regional Innovation Fund, including program guidelines and eligibility criteria, go to: www.nsw. gov.au/ARIF

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More than bulls, broncs and buckles

MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO It’s a huge year for the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, famed as the biggest buckle battle in the Southern Hemisphere!

Already there’s a record number of entries for this year’s competition, and record purse; and last weekend at the 2022 Bell and Moir Toyota Rodeo Arena Ball, a new fundraising record was set for the 2022 Isa Rodeo Community Quest.

Mount Isa’s Phoebe Ryder was crowned 2022 Isa Rodeo Community Quest Champion. She raised $40,710.43 for the Mount Isa Hospital Auxiliary and said her favourite time of year was watching the Isa Rodeo Community Quest Entrants.

“The entrants’ involvement throughout the community and the events they would hold

and their appearance at schools was, and still is, something I adore.

Now, I can give back to our community and the Mount Isa Ladies Auxiliary Club, which provides funds to support our hospital wards,” she said. “In such a challenging time, I believe it is important to support our healthcare system and our community. I hope this makes a difference in our community and shows other young people that taking on big opportunities should happen more often.”

Tammy James was crowned Isa Rodeo Community Quest Charity Champion with a new fundraising record! Tammy raised $102,233.94 for her charity, Cancer House Mount Isa, and in doing

so set a new record, beating Tony ‘Tonka’ Toholke’s legendary record set in 2019 of $101,854.48. This made the total raised by the 2022 Isa Rodeo Community Quest $146,444.37.

A passionate Mt Isa local and mother of three, Tammy James has lived in Mount Isa for 25 years and supported the Rodeo Quest for a long time from the sidelines through her position as CEO of the ADG Group.

“Last year I decided that even though life is crazy now, I didn’t want to support from the sidelines anymore – I wanted to get more involved! There are so many unsung heroes within the Cancer House who work tirelessly for this invaluable local charity, and I am here to help,” she said.

“Seeing Tonka’s fundraising record broken brought joy to everyone’s faces and hearts, including Tonka!

The Community Quest is a huge part of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo; it’s the heart of the event where the community rallies and ultimately reaps the reward. This is where the rodeo family shines, and last night at the Bell and Moir Toyota Rodeo Arena Ball it was a spectacular result,” said Natalie Flecker, CEO Isa Rodeo Limited.

IT’S RODEO WEEK!!

It’s officially one for the record books. This weekend when the first chutes open at the world famous Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, history will be made with a record number of entries registered.

There is a record 956 entries, plus another 85 entries in the first ever Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships! In 2021, there were 764 entries, and that was a new record for the event – rodeo is booming and Mount Isa is at the very heart of it!

The iconic event will take over Mount Isa from Thursday August 11 through to Sunday August 14, and is home to Australia’s largest rodeo prize pool of over $300,000. The event features four days of world class rodeo action with nine reigning champions returning to defend their titles and claim another prestigious custom-made buckle; and every current APRA Australian Open event Champion will be here.

ABOUT MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO In 1959, a group of people with passion and an intrinsic sense of potential formed the Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI).

Their vision was to put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map and raise funds for charity organisations in the new city. Through 63 years of whip-cracking vision and dedication, the event has evolved into legendary status. The event is part of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association’s (APRA’s) national circuit. The event is supported by the Queensland Government, via Tourism and Events Queensland and is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

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CSIRO research confirms new baiting regime effective for mouse management New research led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has found mouse populations can be reduced significantly by doubling the amount of zinc phosphide (ZnP) in grain baits used for broadscale agriculture.

The results of an in-field study, published in Wildlife Research, confirm those of earlier laboratory studies which demonstrated a lower sensitivity of mice to ZnP than previously reported.

The studies were undertaken in response to concerns from farmers, who suspected mouse baits were not as effective as they needed to be to control mice in broadscale agriculture, particularly when mouse numbers were high.

With investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), CSIRO researchers embarked on a series of studies to re-assess the sensitivity of mice to ZnP in the laboratory and the effectiveness of a new bait formulation in the field.

The Wildlife Research paper is the third in a series investigating the responses of mice to ZnP

baits. The initial two publications are the first efficacy studies done in Australia since ZnP was registered for agricultural use.

CSIRO researcher Mr Steve Henry said the first

study published in Pest Management Science found that bait consisting of grains coated with 25 g ZnP/kg grain did not always provide a lethal dose to mice, and mice that didn’t die from an

initial feed of this bait became bait averse.

“We followed up with a second study, now published in Integrative Zoology, that re-assessed the sensitivity of mice to ZnP. The results

showed that mice were significantly less sensitive to ZnP than previously reported,” Mr Henry said.

“These results highlighted the importance of every bait grain needing to be a lethal dose as there is no guarantee that mice will find and consume more than one baited grain, and consumption of a sub-lethal dose leads to aversion.

“The final study conducted near Parkes, NSW, took the findings of our laboratory tests into the field and confirmed that 50 g ZnP/ kg grain bait is required to consistently reduce mouse populations.

“The findings confirmed that the 50 g ZnP/kg grain bait was able to achieve more than an 80 percent reduction in mouse populations more than 90 percent of the time,” he said.

GRDC Pests Manager Dr Leigh Nelson said the three studies provide a solid body of evidence for the superior efficacy of the 50 g ZnP/kg grain bait, which will give growers a more effective tool to manage mice and protect their crops.

“The use of 50g ZnP/

kg grain baits should reduce the need for repeat baiting which is costly. Any savings on the bottom line from mouse damage would be welcomed by farmers,” Dr Nelson said.

“I would still encourage farmers to implement a suite of best practice management tactics to protect crops from mice,” she said.

During the height of the 2021 mouse plague, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority granted an emergency use permit to increase the concentration of ZnP from 25g ZnP/ kg to 50g ZnP/kg grain bait products based on CSIRO’s laboratory research.

The efficacy research produced consistent, scientifically rigorous results and followed the principles defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines and was approved by CSIRO’s Wildlife, Livestock and Laboratory Animal Ethics Committee.

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Feral animals on the rise

Farmers are calling for practical and workable solutions to control a surging number of feral animals.

Across the state, NSW Farmers members reported an increase in the number of wild dogs and pigs, while deer were expanding their territory.

Of most concern were the surging numbers of feral cats, which the CSIRO reported were responsible

for 1.8 billion native animal deaths each year.

Neil Baker, a farmer in the Tweed, said there were shocking reports of livestock being attacked by feral animals.

“It’s really nasty some of the stories you hear, animals being ripped apart by predators,” Mr Baker said.

“We’re really very concerned that these pests aren’t being properly

controlled by some public and private landholders, and that’s giving them safe haven to breed and grow their territory.

“The rules around controlling pest animals are clear, and it’s about time everyone was held to the same standard.”

Pest animals are a significant cost to the Australian economy, primary producers, land managers, the

environment, and regional communities.

It is estimated that management of wild dogs by individual farmers and agencies costs $50 million per year and feral pig incursions cost the Australian agricultural industry upwards of $100 million a year.

NSW Farmers Western Division Council chair Gerard Glover said there were a lot of feral cats

MINING RESOURCES BOOSTING OUR REGIONS Mining communities across regional NSW are set to benefit from increased funding with applications soon opening for Resources for Regions Round Nine, to pave the way for new projects that will improve local amenities and infrastructure.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $140

million in Round Nine will deliver even more projects that make a difference to mining communities and allow them to share in the prosperity that mining delivers.

“Resources for Regions is about giving back to these mining communities that contribute so much to the NSW economy by making them even better places to

live,” Mr Toole said.

“The mining and resources sector is the backbone of many regional communities and this $140 million will fund projects and programs, such as beautifying main streets or upgrading critical road infrastructure, which ensure our mining communities remain great places for people to live, work and

raise a family in.

Since its inception in 2012, the Resources for Regions program has delivered 242 projects worth $420 million to the State’s mining communities.

Applications for Resources for Regions Round Nine open on 12 August 2022 and close on 30 September 2022.

appearing on cameras that had been set up across the region, and the expansion of deer into new areas would create headaches for motorists, but pigs and dogs remained the main concern for farmers.

“Cats and foxes typically prey on small native animals, which is a big concern, while deer present a new danger for people driving on country roads,” Mr Glover said.

“Far and away though the pigs and the dogs are the most destructive, tearing up paddocks and fences, and attacking livestock.

“In my experience you need good, co-ordinated controls that everyone sticks to, otherwise you get these population explosions and the whole problem starts again.”

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TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20ft & 40ft Storage INTERSTATE WATER TRADE The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today announced a temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources.

With Upper Murray storages effectively full, this temporary trade restriction is required

to mitigate the risk that water traded from Victoria or South Australia to NSW water access licence holders will spill from storage.

The lost trade water would then have to be met from water already captured and allocated, which will adversely impact NSW water supplies.

Future allocations may

also be impacted if trade volumes from interstate continued to accrue under these circumstances, as undelivered trade water will stop inflows from being captured and allocated to NSW water users.

These restrictions will remain in force up to and including 31 December 2022, unless that date is amended.

The order may be repealed earlier if NSW storage levels are reduced enough to create airspace to safely receive traded water.

For more information visit: www.industry.nsw. gov.au/water/allocationsavailability/temporarywater-restrictions

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PASSENGER FINED OVER UNDECLARED McMUFFINS IN LUGGAGE Darwin’s new biosecurity detector dog Zinta has uncovered undeclared meat on a passenger arriving from Indonesia.

Detector dog Zinta responded to a passenger’s backpack and after further inspection it was found they were carrying a variety of risk items including two egg and beef sausage McMuffins from McDonalds in Bali and a ham croissant.

The seized meat products will be tested for foot and mouth disease (FMD) before they are destroyed.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said Zinta sniffed out the significant biosecurity breach last week and the returning passenger has been issued with a $2664 infringement notice.

“This will be the most expensive Maccas meal this passenger ever has, this fine is twice the cost of an airfare to Bali, but I have no sympathy for people who choose

to disobey Australia’s strict biosecurity measures, and recent detections show you will be caught,” Minister Watt said.

“Australia is FMD-free, and we want it to stay that way.

“Zinta was placed at Darwin Airport as part of the Albanese Government’s tough new biosecurity defences, and it’s excellent to see she is already contributing to keeping the country safe.

“Biosecurity is no joke—it helps protect jobs, our farms, food and supports the economy.

Passengers who choose to travel need to make sure they are fulfilling the conditions to enter Australia, by following all biosecurity measures.”

The passenger was issued a 12-unit infringement notice for failing to declare potential high biosecurity

risk items and providing a false and misleading document.

Last month the Albanese Government announced a new $14 million biosecurity package to deliver more frontline defences in mail centres and airports.

The government has also rolled out biosecurity dogs at Darwin and Cairns airports, sanitation foot mats at all international airports, along with support on the ground for Indonesia and neighbouring countries.

Pawsome job opportunities for biosecurity detector dog handlers The department’s biosecurity detector dog program is recruiting new biosecurity detector dog handlers, with applications open from Thursday 4 August 2022.

First Assistant Secretary of Biosecurity Operations at the department Colin Hunter said Australia’s detector dog program is world class in detecting biosecurity risk items in the airport, seaport and mail pathways.

“The biosecurity detector dog program is just one of the detection tools used by our department,” Mr Hunter said.

“Being a detector dog handler and working with dogs daily is a fun job that also plays an important role in Australia’s biosecurity system.

“We’re looking for candidates who are engaging, resilient and results driven.

“To be a biosecurity detector dog handler, you need to be a fully

FAST FACTS • Detector dogs are trained to detect biosecurity risk items such as fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, fresh plant material (including cuttings), viable seeds and bulbs, meat (excluding fish), eggs and Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB), one of our top priority plant pests. These groups contain over 200 individual commodities.

• On average, our detector dogs can be expected to find up to 9,000 biosecurity risk items during their working life. The three most common items the detector dogs find are meat, seeds and fruit.

• Last financial year the detector dogs intercepted approximately 16,000 biosecurity risk items. The three most detected items included meat, seeds and fruit which could all carry pests and diseases that would seriously harm our environment, agricultural industries and economy if they were to establish here.

accredited and operational biosecurity officer. This is why, in recent times, recruitment for these positions has been an internal process.

“This new recruitment round is open to the general public and we encourage all who are

interested to apply.

“Successful applicants will receive biosecurity foundation training as well as detector dog handler training to prepare them for the scenarios they may experience when deployed across our operation pathways.

“With international travel increasing following the opening of borders after COVID, and increased volumes in the mail and seaport pathways, the department requires additional biosecurity detector dog handlers to join the front

line of biosecurity.

“It’s a great opportunity to join this specialised team and work with amazing canine and human colleagues to help protect Australia against biosecurity risks.

“Detector dogs are fast, versatile and mobile with a key role in strengthening our biosecurity systems in

response to a growing biosecurity threat.

“This year our detector dog program celebrates 30 years of helping to protect Australia from exotic pests and diseases, which is definitely a paws for a celebration.”

For more information on Australia’s detector dogs visit agriculture.gov.au/ detector-dogs

MONDAY, August 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Mum. (Final, Ml, R) 1.30 Vera. (Mav, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG) 10.00 Employable Me (USA) (Ma) 10.50 Icons. (Final, PG) 11.45 Bamay. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters.

(PGad, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (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 To Be Advised.

1.30 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Criminal Confessions. (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 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads. (PGa) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 China Tonight.

10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R) 10.40 Q+A. (R) 11.45 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R) 12.50 Wakefield. (Malv, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Saving Lives At Sea. (M) 8.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Return, PG) 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Black Sands. (MA15+av) 12.10 Outlander. (Malv, R) 1.10 Miss S. (PGav, R) 4.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted

by Manu Feildel and Nigella Lawson.

9.10 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 races to emergencies at a fast-food drive-through, a wrestling match and a case of road rage.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Return, Mav) The team pursues El Diablo’s drug cartel.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Premiere, Mls) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Emergency. (Mlm) 9.45 100% Footy. (M) 10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 Manifest. (Mav) 12.05 Emergence. (Mhv, 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 The Masked Singer Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia.

(MA15+s) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+s, R) 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Obki. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.10 Restoration Australia. 10.10 Catalyst. 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.35am The Making Of David Attenborough’s Galapagos. 1.25 ABC News Update.

1.30 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 Abandoned. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Beerland. Noon Border To Border. 12.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 1.30 Donkmaster. 2.00 Black Lives Matter: A Global Reckoning. 2.55 Dead Set On Life. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s.

(Return) 9.25 PEN15. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 To Be Advised. Noon Crazy On A Plane. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (Return) 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.15 Criminal Confessions. 11.15 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 Dove. (1974) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Agatha And The Midnight Murders. (2020, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 Tough Tested. 11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: New Orleans. 1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger.

3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Home Shopping.

2.15 L.A.’s Finest. 3.10 MacGyver. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3.25pm The Penguins Of Madagascar. 4.20 The Deep. 4.55 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.25 Space Nova.

6.00 ITCH. 6.30 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. (Premiere) 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 The Next Step. 9.20 Almost Never. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Bugsy Malone. Continued. (1976, PG) 6.25 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.05 Pixies. (2015, PG) 9.30 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 11.00 Tanu Weds Manu Returns. (2015, PG, Hindi) 1.20pm Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. (2013, PG) 4.15 Devdas.

(2002, PG, Hindi) 7.50 Kill Switch. (2017, M) 9.30 Children Of Men. (2006, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 10.00 Jabba’s Movies.

10.30 Storage Wars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Demolition NZ. 1.00 Crazy On A Plane. 2.00 Big Easy Motors. 2.30 Leepu And Pitbull. 3.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage. 8.30 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Buck Rogers.

2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Seoul ePrix.

H’lights. 3.00 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade: Trinity. (2004, MA15+) 10.45 Young Sheldon. 11.10 Up All Night. 11.40 Raymond. 12.10am 90 Day Fiance. 2.00 Snapped. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Friends. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Divided America. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 Divided America. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm My Market Kitchen. 3.10 John Torode’s Asia. 3.35 Giada Entertains. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Big Food Adventure. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Poh & Co. 8.30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club.

9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Elements. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Red Chef Revival. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales.

4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Unknown Amazon. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 I, Sniper. 10.00 Atlanta. 10.40 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Good Bones. 9.00 Flip Or Flop. 10.00 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 11.00 Postcards. 11.30 Getaway.

Noon Flipping Virgins. 1.00 Flip Or Flop. 1.30 Zombie House Flipping. 2.30 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Good Bones. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 8.30 Outgrown. 9.30 Self Made Mansions.

10.30 Backyard Envy. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored: Encore.

2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live.

4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live. 9.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood.

11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, August 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 China Tonight.

(R) 11.00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Mv, R) 1.55 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG) 10.10 Employable Me (USA) (Ma) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters. (PGdl, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate.

(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 To Be Advised.

1.40 Surveillance Oz. (PGn, R) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Emergency. (Mlm, 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 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mav) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG) 8.30 Australia’s Favourite Tree.

9.30 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (Mad) 10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 The Capture. (Mlv, R) 1.00 Wakefield. (Mls, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum.

(R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (Premiere, PG) 8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Australia’s Health Revolution. (PGa, R) 11.30 Atlanta. (Madlv, R) 12.45 Before We Die. (MA15+dv, R) 4.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) New teams of home cooks set out to impress hosts and judges Manu Feildel and Nigella Lawson.

9.10 Harry Palmer: The Ipcress File. (Mav) Harry and Jean’s relationship intensifies when he chases Randall to Beirut, where he holds Dawson.

11.30 The Latest: Seven News.

12.00 Celebrity Obsessed: John Lennon. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.40 My Feet Are Killing Me. (Mm) 10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.00 Game Of Silence. (Mav) 12.50 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 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 Masked Singer Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Jessica Knight joins the team to help investigate an explosion that killed a NCIS training team.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, 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 Obki. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Friday Night Dinner. 9.35 Rosehaven. 10.05 Aftertaste. 10.35 Black Books.

(Final) 11.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.25 Brassic.

12.10am The Stand Up Sketch Show. 12.30 Mock The Week. 1.05 ABC News Update. 1.10 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 Abandoned. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Beerland. Noon VICE. 1.10 Hustle. 2.00 Chasing Famous. 2.50 Counter Space. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies.

9.25 Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. 10.20 Cavendish. 11.10 Das Boot. 12.05am 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 Crazy On A Plane.

1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Creek To Coast.

2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme.

8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Wild Bill. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz.

10.30 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: S*P*Y*S. (1974, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks.

8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: S.V.U. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: New Orleans.

1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull.

10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Deep Rising. (1998, MA15+) 4.20 iFish.

4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm SheZow. 3.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

4.20 The Deep. 4.55 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.25 Space Nova. 6.00 ITCH. 6.30 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 The Next Step. 9.20 Almost Never. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Long Way North. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. (2013, PG) 10.10 Canopy. (2013, M) 11.40 Sheep Without A Shepherd. (2019, M, Mandarin) 1.45pm Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 3.25 Tanu Weds Manu Returns. (2015, PG, Hindi) 5.40 Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams. (1990, PG, Japanese) 7.55 The One. (2001) 9.30 Sputnik. (2020, MA15+, Russian) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Demolition NZ. 1.00 Crazy On A Plane. 2.00 Full Custom Garage. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Buck Rogers.

2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Seoul ePrix.

H’lights. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny.

6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunt For Red October.

(1990, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 Becker. 10.30 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 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. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.15 Four Corners. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business.

12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 One Plus One. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm My Market Kitchen. 3.05 John Torode’s Asia. 3.30 Giada Entertains. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Big Food Adventure. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 Eating Plants. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends.

9.35 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Red Chef Revival. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon.

7.30 Colonial Combat. 8.00 Spirit Talker. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.00 Feeding The Scrum. 9.30 Letterkenny. 10.00 The Crimson Rivers. 10.55 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 House Hunters. 11.00 Outgrown. Noon House Hunters. 1.00 Backyard Envy. 2.00 Australia’s Best Pools. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Self Made Mansions. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Country Life For Half The Price. 8.30 Fixer Upper. 9.30 Restored. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 11.30 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm 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 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live.

9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood.

11.00 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, August 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

(R) 11.00 Singapore’s Secret Forests With David Attenborough. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG) 10.10 Employable Me (USA) (Ma) 11.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Soccer.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Match 18.

Australia v Spain. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (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 To Be Advised.

1.40 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 World’s Deadliest. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (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 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Win The Week. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 9.00 Aftertaste. (Ml) 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. (R) 10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.35 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 1.05 Wakefield. (MA15+l, R) 2.05 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum.

(R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 8.30 Secret Scotland. (R) 9.25 The Stranger. (Premiere, MA15+) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a) 12.35 Agent Hamilton. (Malv, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific: South West Pacific.

(PGa) Part 2 of 3. Martin Clunes climbs a volcano in Vanuatu and meets a tribe who worships Prince Philip.

9.40 Air Crash Investigation: Playing Catch Up. (PG) 10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 After The Verdict. (Mlv) 9.30 Family Law. (Mas) 10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.45 Everything Outdoors.

1.15 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.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod. Quiz show featuring schools.

8.30 Ghosts. (PGa) Alberta is thrilled when a super-fan of her music visits the mansion to learn more about her.

9.30 Bull. (Ma, R) Benny represents the plaintiff and Chunk represents the defendant in the same civil suit.

10.30 Good Sam. (Ma) 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 Obki. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Art Works. 8.30 Civilisations. 9.30 Great Southern Landscapes.

10.00 Talking Heads. 10.40 Everyone’s A Critic.

(Final) 11.05 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail.

12.05am Catalyst. 1.05 ABC News Update. 1.10 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 Abandoned. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Beerland. Noon The Source. 1.50 In My Own World. 2.45 It’s Suppertime! 3.45 WorldWatch.

5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers.

9.35 Glastonbury Festival. (Premiere) 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 Escape To The Country. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale. 5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat.

8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Miniseries: Bancroft. 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 New Tricks. 3.00 Explore. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Hell Is A City.

(1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Chicago Fire. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: New Orleans.

1.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Blood And Treasure. 11.15 Evil.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Hawaii Five-0. 3.10 MacGyver. 5.00 The Doctors.

ABC ME (23)

6am Children’s Programs.

3pm SheZow. 3.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

4.20 The Deep. 4.55 The Flamin’ Thongs. 5.25 Space Nova. 6.00 ITCH. 6.30 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 The Next Step. 9.20 Almost Never. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Pixies.

Continued. (2015, PG) 6.35 Devdas. (2002, PG, Hindi) 10.10 Nebraska. (2013, M) 12.15pm Night Of The Undead. (2020, M, Korean) 2.20 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 4.25 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.05 Jetsons: The Movie.

(1990) 7.35 Mars Attacks! (1996) 9.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 11.50 How To Talk To Girls At Parties. (2017, MA15+) 1.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Demolition NZ. 1.00 Crazy On A Plane. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Shipping Wars.

3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa.

4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Batman Begins. (2005, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Buck Rogers.

2.00 Baywatch. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock.

4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Space Between Us. (2017, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.15am 90 Day Fiance. 2.10 Snapped. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. Noon Friends. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

ABC NEWS (24) 6am News Programs. 12.30pm Press Club. 1.40 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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 China Tonight. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum.

Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 7.30.

1.00 News. 1.30 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm My Market Kitchen. 3.05 John Torode’s Asia. 3.30 Giada Entertains. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Big Food Adventure. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 The Chocolate Queen. 8.30 Extreme Food Phobics.

9.30 Come Dine With Me UK. 10.00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade. 10.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 Red Chef Revival. 3.00 Jarjums.

4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 8.30 Yokayi Footy. 9.25 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 10.25 Always Was Always Will Be. 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Getaway. 11.00 Restored. Noon Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 1.00 Fixer Upper. 2.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Garage Gold. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 Country Life For Half The Price.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 Boise Boys. 8.30 Home Town. 9.30 House Hunters Renovation. 10.30 Mediterranean Life. 11.00 Late Programs.

SKY NEWS (53)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Piers Morgan Uncensored. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Paul Murray Live.

9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood.

11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, August 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8, 80)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads.

(PGa, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Win The Week. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 2.00 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PG) 10.10 21 Kids And Counting. 11.00 Secret Cities. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Windsors’ Lost Letters.

(PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGaw, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Queen Mother.

(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: Stranger At The Door. (2004, Mv, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 After The Verdict. (Mlv, 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 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGav) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Q+A. 9.35 Courtney Act’s One Plus One. 10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R) 10.35 Australia’s Favourite Tree. (R) 11.35 Baptiste. (Mlv, R) 12.35 Wakefield. (Final, Mal, R) 1.30 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.20 Sammy J. (PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 9.30 Suspect. (Premiere) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Gomorrah. (Final, MA15+v) 11.55 Miniseries: Algiers Confidential. (Malv) 1.45 Baghdad Central. (Malv, R) 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+lv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom.

(Mav, R) Examines the 1997 kidnapping and murder of 39-year-old Kerry Whelan.

9.50 Police Strike Force. (Mad, R) Join the desperate manhunt for a double-murderer. Strike Force Raptor escorts a high-profile criminal from jail.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 The Front Bar. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers.

9.50 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.35 Nine News Late.

11.05 The Equalizer. (MA15+v) 12.00 Murder For Hire. (Malv) 1.00 Getaway. (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 The Dog House Australia.

(Final, PGa) Celebrities, including Denise Scott, Mark Wales, and Mark Philippoussis, search for a pet pooch.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Obki. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.30 Win The Week.

10.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.45 Mock The Week. 11.15 Doctor Who. Midnight Live From The BBC. 12.45 Would I Lie To You? 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Sarah & Duck. 5.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 Abandoned. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 Beerland. Noon Huang’s World. 1.35 One Star Reviews. 2.00 Small Town Secrets. 2.50 It’s Suppertime! 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Shortland St. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curious Australia. 9.40 When Demolitions Go Wrong. 10.35 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 Escape To The Country. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 My Italian Family. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Emmerdale.

5.00 Coronation Street. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Paramedics.

9.30 New Amsterdam. 10.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 iFish. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon The Code. 1.00 Hawaii Five-0. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.30 Elementary.

11.30 48 Hours. 12.30am Home Shopping.

2.00 Blood And Treasure. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 The Doctors.

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6am Children’s Programs.

6pm ITCH. 6.30 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse. 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.35 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 8.00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness. 8.25 The Legend Of Korra. 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 The Next Step. 9.20 School Of Rock. 9.55 Rage. Midnight MOVIE: Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War. (2017, PG) 3.50 Close.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Crow’s Egg. Continued. (2014, PG, Tamil) 7.10 Jetsons: The Movie. (1990) 8.40 Asterix And Obelix In Britain.

(2012, PG, French) 10.45 By The Grace Of God. (2018, M, French) 1.15pm Apples. (2020, M, Greek) 2.55 The Way. (2010, PG) 5.10 The Fifth Element.

(1997, PG) 7.30 Transcendence. (2014, M) 9.40 Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 American Pickers. Noon Demolition NZ. 1.00 Crazy On A Plane. 2.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Pawn Stars UK. 4.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 Desert Collectors. 6.00 American Pickers.

7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon The Bionic Woman. 1.00 Buck Rogers.

2.00 Baywatch. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock.

4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+) 12.20am 90 Day Fiance. 2.10 Snapped. 3.00 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Friends. Noon The Living Room. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

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. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 ABC Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 The World. 11.00 The Drum. 11.55 Heywire. Midnight News. 12.15 The Business. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News.

1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 Late Programs.

SBS FOOD (33) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm My Market Kitchen. 3.05 John Torode’s Asia. 3.30 Giada Entertains. 4.00 Barefoot Contessa. 4.30 Big Food Adventure. 5.30 Cook And The Chef. 6.00 Food Trail. 6.30 Rick Stein’s Cornwall. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Food Safari. 8.00 The Streets With Dan Hong. 8.30 Jamie’s Great Italian Escape. 9.00 Gok Wan’s Easy Asian. 9.30 Dine With Me UK. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 Red Chef Revival. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Curious Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Jedda. (1955, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

9LIFE (84) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Log Cabin Living. Noon Home Town. 1.00 Mediterranean Life. 2.00 Boise Boys. 3.00 The Block. 4.00 Flip Or Flop Atlanta. 4.30 Log Cabin Living. 5.00 House Hunters Reno. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 7.00 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters International. 8.30 Celebrity IOU. 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. 10.30 Bargain Mansions.

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9.00 Piers Morgan Uncensored. 10.00 The Front Page. 10.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood.

11.00 Late Programs.

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The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 51

$140 million in Round Nine

NSW GOVERNMENT

MINING RESOURCES BOOSTING OUR REGIONS

PROVIDES $2 MILLION TO IMPROVE BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE

Mining communities across regional NSW are set to benefit from increased funding with applications soon opening for Resources for Regions Round Nine, to pave the way for new projects that will improve local amenities and infrastructure.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $140 million in Round Nine will deliver even more projects that make a difference to mining

communities and allow them to share in the prosperity that mining delivers.

“Resources for Regions is about giving back to these mining communities that contribute so much to the NSW economy by making them even better places to live,” Mr Toole said.

“The mining and resources sector is the backbone of many regional communities and this $140 million

will fund projects and programs, such as beautifying main streets or upgrading critical road infrastructure, which ensure our mining communities remain great places for people to live, work and raise a family in.

Since its inception in 2012, the Resources for Regions program has delivered 242 projects worth $420 million to the State’s mining communities.

“I’m thrilled to

announce this funding towards Round Nine of the program, which will see continued support delivered to communities, and reaffirming the NSW Government’s commitment to our mining communities,” Mr Toole said.

Resources for Regions is part of the $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve

services and community infrastructure for regional communities.

Applications for Resources for Regions Round Nine open on 12 August 2022 and close on 30 September 2022.

Further information about Round Nine, including program guidelines and eligibility criteria will be available when applications open at: www.nsw.gov.au/ resourcesforeregions

TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE IN NSW Households are being encouraged to boost their recycling efforts to help contribute to a cleaner environment and transition to a circular economy in NSW. Minister for Environment James Griffin said the community’s commitment to recycling has seen record numbers of recycled materials re-entering the economy as valuable resources.

“Two thirds of all waste in NSW is already being recycled, and we want to do even better to boost the circular economy,” Mr Griffin said.

“Creating a circular economy in NSW is only possible with our community’s unwavering commitment to a cleaner environment by seeing what they throw out as a valuable resource. In short NSW residents, we need you.

“When we recycle right, our trash gets turned into treasure - it gets a new life. By using making sure we’re putting the right things in our recycling bins at home and using our successful

Minister for Environment James Griffin Return and Earn network, waste generated in NSW is recycled, being remade we each make a positive into new items such contribution to our as building materials, environment. packaging, and new food “You can make sure and drink containers. you’re recycling right The NSW Government with the free Recycle has started implementing Mate app, which tells you exactly what can and its $356 million Waste and Sustainable Materials can’t be recycled in your Strategy, which supports local government area.”

Sixty-four per cent of all a target to achieve an 80

per cent recovery rate from all waste streams by 2030, transitioning to a circular economy and reducing waste to landfill.

NSW recycling capacity was increased by 2.7 million tonnes through the NSW Government’s $802 million Waste Less Recycle More initiative, which delivered almost

3,000 projects and was the largest waste and recycling program in Australia.

The Australian Council of Recycling’s free Recycle Mate app was supported with $350,000 of NSW Government through Waste Less Recycle More initiative.

The NSW Government has committed a oneoff $2 million funding program to support maintenance and repair works to boating infrastructure as part of a $28 million Boating Now Program.

Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said the NSW Government allocated the additional funds to help boating infrastructure owners across NSW undertake maintenance works to boat ramps, pontoons, wharves, jetties, boat ramps and car and trailer parks.

“NSW boasts some of the best waterways in the world which are not only enjoyed by recreational water users but vital for local tourist operators and commercial vessels, therefore it is important to ensure boating communities have easy access to modern maritime facilities,” Mr Elliott said.

“We understand the challenges of maintaining boating facilities and recognise that repairs can be costly for asset owners and managers.

“We’ve listened to feedback from boating stakeholders and as a result we’ve made up to $2 million available as part of Round Four of the Boating Now Program to help owners return boating assets to their optimal operational condition,” Mr Elliott said.

Applications are now open for the Boating Asset maintenance subprogram, which will fund up to $30,000 per asset and up to a maximum of $60,000 per applicant for multiple assets.

To be eligible, the boating asset must be available for general boating public use and provide direct benefits to recreational boaters.

The asset must also be included in an existing annual maintenance schedule or have its own asset maintenance plan in place at the time of application. Guidelines and the application form is available on the Boating Now website.

Applications close at 5pm on 30 September 2022 and must be emailed to MIDO@ transport.nsw.gov.au

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August 11, 2022

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The notso-hidden costs of absenteeism Staff absenteeism, irrespective of the reason, is one of the single biggest challenges affecting companies today.

From the outset of the pandemic to the more recent spread of Omicron and its subvariants, businesses have experienced significant disruption from both mandated and unscheduled labour shortages: some workers are getting sick, others are being forced to quarantine or care for household members, and there are those that have simply opted to not return to the workplace. Everything from medical services, garbage collection, transport and logistics and education services to airlines has been interrupted.

Now that we are caught up in what is being referred to as the ‘third wave’, the soaring number of absent workers is adding to an already diminished workforce at an economic impact of approximately $15B per year. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), more than one in five (22 per cent) employing businesses have staff that are unavailable to work due to issues related to COVID-19, almost a third of employing businesses (31%) are having difficulty finding suitable staff and almost half of all businesses have experienced supply chain disruptions (47 per cent).

ABS Head of Industry Statistics, John Shepherd believes that the scale of the problem is not being fully captured by official figures. “Large businesses are three times as likely to report these absences (65 per cent) compared to small businesses (20 per cent),” he said.

Employers with publicfacing workers, like schools and emergency service providers, appear to have had particularly large portions of their labour force isolate due to the virus. Education and health service employers are reporting a 25 to 47 per cent rate of sickness absence due to Covid while organisations in the category “other services”, which includes hairdressers, funeral staff, shoe repairers and church staff, reported an 18 to 39 per cent absence rate.

Studies show that co-workers are 29.5 per cent less productive when covering for absent employees.

In certain industries such as security or manufacturing, the effects of absenteeism on the workplace include increased accidents.

The health of our environment is under increasing strain

Working together to better manage natural resources From protecting endangered baby Bells Turtles, to installing fish-friendly screens on river pumps, improving the condition of wetland ecosystems and conserving Brigalow woodland, Local Land Services is changing the norms around maintaining and preserving our natural assets.

Local Land Services has many natural resource management projects across NSW that support landholders to adopt practices that build healthy, resilient landscapes.

Local Land Services’ Landcare Business Partner, Julie Busuttil, said this National Landcare Week we would like to celebrate and acknowledge the landholders and stakeholders we work with to better manage natural resources.

“We’re working with landholders to protect threatened

species through native vegetation and habitat protection, build healthy soils and wetlands, restore riverbanks, increase biodiversity on farm and much more,” Julie said.

“I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the local and regional Landcare Coordinators supported under the NSW Landcare Program and the Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitators supported

under the National Landcare Program.

“Their ongoing efforts are critical in supporting land managers, community and volunteers to protect, restore and educate on natural resource management and sustainable productivity across NSW. “As we enter a more carbon-constrained and rapidly changing decade, NSW faces a huge natural resource

management challenge.

“The health of our environment is under increasing strain and will be further stretched by the expected increases in droughts, floods, bushfires and other climatic changes.

“In NSW, ecosystems are at risk of collapse, species are increasingly at risk of extinction, native vegetation and waterways are under pressure and the capacity of soils to sustain a range of productive land uses and support natural ecosystems in the long term is at risk from declining soil condition across the state.”

Local Land Services recognises these challenges and is dedicated to helping landholders get the best advice and support to improve practices, boosting their return from their natural assets and tackling priority threats to achieving healthy and resilient

landscapes.

Working as part of the National Landcare Program and partnering with Landcare community groups across the state, Local Land Services addresses soil management, water management, native vegetation and habitat protection, native animals, wetlands and biodiversity.

For specific advice on managing natural resources on your property, or to see how you can get involved in NRM projects, contact Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.

For more information on Local Land Services’ direction for natural resource management services read the Local Land Services Natural Resource Management Framework 2021 – 2026.

Monkeypox Vaccine Announcement The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed Australia securing a new thirdgeneration monkeypox virus vaccine to help keep patients across the nation safe.

The federal Government has secured 450,000 doses of the monkeypox virus vaccine by Bavarian Nordic.

The first delivery of approximately 22,000 doses will arrive in Australia later this week with the remainder to arrive later this year and into 2023.

RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements welcomed the news.

“This is a breakthrough moment in the fight against the monkeypox virus,” he said.

“Fortunately, we have not had many cases in Australia and by rolling out this vaccine we can limit community transmission and stop the virus taking hold.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation or ATAGI has recommended key groups to be vaccinated.

The states and territories will receive the vaccine and be responsible for managing the rollout within their jurisdictions and that includes prioritising access to the initial doses based on who is at greatest risk of exposure or severe illness and their local context. So, stay tuned for further details about when you can get vaccinated.”

The RACGP spokesperson urged Australians to remain calm and listen to expert health advice.

“Once again as a community we all have a role to play,” he said.

“Given everything we have been through over the last two and a half years, it’s natural for people to be anxious or concerned about a new virus entering our shores called monkeypox. You

can be reassured that this virus is not nearly as easy to contract as COVID-19 and although it is a ‘cousin’ of smallpox it is not anywhere near as deadly.

“So, there is no need for undue alarm; however, there are small but important steps we can all take to limit transmission of this virus including having those at-risk populations vaccinated as soon as possible. I encourage anyone to seek care if you are displaying symptoms, which include a fever,

a distinctive rash that looks like tiny blisters, which can occur on any part of the body including the face, and swollen lymph nodes.

Those who have recently returned from overseas, or who have been in contact with a case here in Australia, and who develop any of these symptoms should be particularly alert and seek medical advice immediately.

“It is also critical that we do not stigmatise people who contract this virus. Many people may have seen recent media

reports of identified cases predominantly being amongst gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men.

Please remember that anyone can contract monkeypox and it is not a sexually transmitted disease. This is just a virus, and we need to deal with monkeypox without stigma or unhelpful commentary.

“I don’t want any patients to feel like there are any barries to seeking treatment. If you suspect you have monkeypox please reach out to your GP because we are here to help without judgment. GPs and general practice teams will be at the ready to roll up our sleeves and vaccinate eligible patients if we are needed. We are always there for our communities.”

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August 11, 2022

The Northern Rivers Times

NEWS 53

CASINOS TO FACE $100M FINES FOR MISCONDUCT UNDER NEW REFORMS

The new NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) will have powers to fine operators up to $100 million and hold individual board members and executives liable for serious wrongdoing, under legislation to be introduced to Parliament next week.

Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson said the NICC will be given new powers to investigate wrongdoing and enforce compliance with tough new controls targeting money laundering and other criminal activity.

“Reforms to be introduced to Parliament next week deliver on all 19 recommendations of the Bergin Inquiry and introduce additional measures to strengthen casinos’ compliance requirements, including some key recommendations from the Victorian Royal Commission into Crown Resorts,” Mr Anderson said.

“The new regulator will be truly independent, and will be directly funded by the Casino Supervisory Levy paid by both casinos, with independent decisionmaking on licensing and disciplinary matters.

“With all penalties under the Casino Control

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Act to be increased at least tenfold and a new maximum fine of $100 million for disciplinary action, the NICC will have scope to deal appropriately with serious misconduct of the type uncovered by various recent inquiries.

Mr Anderson said new executive liability powers will hold individual directors of casino operators accountable for serious wrong doing they facilitated or knew about but failed to stop.

This will enable the NICC to take direct

disciplinary action against individuals, not just casino operators as is currently the case.

Mr Anderson said other key reforms in the legislation include: • Regular reviews of casino licences to be conducted as public inquiries with Royal Commission-like powers; • Casino operators to be compelled to provide full and frank disclosure of requested information and notify the NICC of any breach or likely

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breach of the law; Appointment of independent compliance auditors who will report to NICC on casino operators’ compliance with their regulatory obligations; Cash transactions of more than $1,000 per patron per day to be phased out as cashless gaming is introduced at both casinos; Transition to mandatory carded play which will require gamblers to

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use cards which will identify them and track their play, to assist with financial crime monitoring and prevention; A new requirement for applicants who want to become close associates of a casino to demonstrate they are suitable; Increased scope for probity assessments of a casino operator’s related entities within the same group, such as its holding company; and

Casinos required to give regulators continuous access to gaming data, as pubs and clubs have done for many years.

A multi-agency coordination committee with NSW Police and the NSW Crime Commission will be set up to guide the regulatory efforts of NICC and identify potential law enforcement collaborations, in areas such as money laundering.

Mr Anderson said the NICC will continue the on-going process of assessing Crown Sydney’s suitability to hold a casino licence.

“Crown has implemented a considerable reform agenda with wholesale staff and system changes under the oversight of ILGA and its independent monitor,” Mr Anderson said. “The conditional gaming period will enable the NICC to closely monitor Crown’s operations and ensure that the reform agenda is completed to the regulator’s satisfaction.”

Liquor & Gaming NSW’s regulatory responsibilities and operational functions will be expanded to support the operation of the NICC and implementation of the casino reforms.

Highest coral cover in central, northern reef in 36 years The northern and central Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of coral cover since the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) began monitoring 36 years ago.

Published last week, AIMS’ Annual Summary Report on Coral Reef Condition for 2021/22 shows another year of increased coral cover across much of the Reef.

In the 87 representative reefs surveyed between August 2021 and May 2022 under the AIMS Long-Term Monitoring Program (LTMP), average hard coral cover in the region north of Cooktown increased to 36% (from 27% in 2021)

and to 33% in the central Great Barrier Reef (from 26% in 2021).

However, average coral cover in the southern region (from Proserpine to Gladstone) decreased from 38% in 2021 to 34%.

AIMS CEO Dr Paul Hardisty said the results in the north and central regions were a sign the Reef could still recover, but the loss of coral cover in the southern region showed how dynamic the Reef was.

“A third of the gain in coral cover we recorded in the south in 2020/21 was lost last year due to ongoing crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks,” he said.

“This shows how vulnerable the Reef is to the continued acute and severe disturbances that are occurring more often and are longer-lasting.”

Dr Hardisty said the increased frequency of mass coral bleaching events was “uncharted territory” for the

Reef, with this year’s bleaching event the fourth in seven years and the first to occur during a La Niña.

“In our 36 years of monitoring the condition of the Great Barrier Reef we have not seen bleaching events so close together,” he said.

“Every summer the Reef is at risk of temperature stress, bleaching and potentially mortality and our understanding of how the ecosystem responds to that is still developing.

“The 2020 and 2022 bleaching events, while extensive, didn’t reach the intensity of the 2016 and 2017 events and, as a result, we have seen less mortality. These latest results demonstrate the Reef can still recover in periods free of intense disturbances.”

AIMS monitoring program team leader Dr Mike Emslie said the 2022 results built on the increases in coral cover reported for

2021, with most of the increase continuing to be driven by fast-growing Acropora corals.

“These corals are particularly vulnerable to wave damage, like that generated by strong winds and tropical cyclones,” he said.

“They are also highly susceptible to coral bleaching, when water temperatures reach elevated levels, and are the preferred prey for crown-of-thorns starfish.

This means that large increases in hard coral cover can quickly be negated by disturbances on reefs where Acropora corals predominate.”

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Home Value Index shows housing downturn accelerates Australian dwelling values fell by -1.3% in July, marking the third consecutive month CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index has fallen. After national dwelling values surged 28.6% through the pandemic growth phase, values are now -2.0% below April’s peak.

Five of the eight capital cities recorded a month-on-month decline in July, led by Sydney and Melbourne where values fell -2.2% and -1.5% respectively.

Brisbane also edged into negative growth territory for the first time since August 2020, with values down -0.8%, while Canberra (-1.1%) and Hobart (-1.5%) were also down over the month.

Perth (+0.2%), Adelaide (+0.4%) and Darwin (+0.5%) remained in positive growth through July, however most of these markets have recorded a sharp slowdown in the pace of capital gains since the first interest rate hike in May. CoreLogic’s Research Director, Tim Lawless, said housing market conditions are likely to worsen as interest rates surge higher through the remainder of the year.

“The rate of growth in housing values was slowing well before interest rates started to rise, however, it’s abundantly clear markets have weakened quite sharply since the first rate rise on May 5,” he said.

“Although the housing market is only three months into a decline, the national Home Value Index shows that the rate of decline is comparable with the onset of the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008, and the sharp downswing of the early 1980s. In Sydney, where the downturn has been particularly accelerated, we are seeing the sharpest value falls in almost 40 years.

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levels of debt, indebted households are more sensitive to higher interest rates, as well as the additional downside impact from very high inflation on balance sheets and sentiment.”

Regional markets have also weakened, with the combined regionals index recording the first monthly decline (-0.8%) since August 2020.

Dwelling values were down across Regional New South Wales (-1.1%), Regional Victoria (-0.7%), Regional Queensland (-0.7%) and Regional Tasmania (-0.6%), while values continued to trend higher in Regional SA (1.1%) and Regional WA (0.1%). Overall, regional markets are still outperforming their capital city counterparts, but this month’s figures show major regional centres are not immune to falling home values.

“Dwelling values across CoreLogic’s combined regionals index were up 41.1% from the pandemic trough to the June peak, compared with a 25.5% rise across the combined capitals index. The stronger growth reflects a significant demographic shift towards commutable regional markets, which is likely to have some permanency as more workers take advantage of formalised hybrid employment arrangements,” Mr Lawless said.

Most of the major regional centres adjacent to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (including Geelong, Ballarat, Illawarra, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the Southern Highlands & Shoalhaven, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast) recorded a decline in home values over the three months to July, marking the end of nearly two years of significant capital gains.

Unit values across the combined capitals are generally recording

smaller falls relative to house values, down -1.0% and -1.5% in July respectively.

“This trend is most apparent across the three largest capitals as well as Canberra, where housing affordability challenges may be deflecting more demand towards the medium to high density sector,” Mr Lawless said.

“Additionally, firmer interest from investors should favour the unit market over houses where demand has historically been more concentrated.”

As we move through winter towards spring, we are likely to see more focus on advertised stock levels.

So far, the flow of new listings has followed the normal, seasonal pattern through winter, with the flow of new listings declining relative to the warmer months across most regions.

Although new listings are higher than at the same time last year and previous five-year average, the flow of freshly advertised stock has fallen -21.4% from the mid-March peak, helping to keep overall inventory levels low.

However, Mr Lawless warns this dynamic is likely to change through spring as the trend in new listings ramps up at a time when demand is likely to be lower.

“Based on the preCOVID average, we have typically seen an 18.9% rise in the number of new listings between the winter and spring seasons. A more substantial flow of advertised stock against a backdrop of falling demand is great news for active buyers, who will have more choice and less urgency, but bad news for vendors, who could find selling conditions become more challenging as advertised stock levels rise,” he said.

In Sydney and Melbourne, total listings are already 8 to

10% above five-year averages, however Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are recording advertised supply levels that are more than -30% below the five-year average, suggesting a faster rate of absorption through the growth cycle to-date.

On the demand side, CoreLogic’s estimate of sales activity over the three months to July was -16.0% lower relative to the same period in 2021. The national figures are heavily impacted by an estimated -39.8% drop in sales across Sydney and a -26.3% fall in Melbourne sales, relative to the same period a year ago. Stronger markets such as Adelaide and Perth have recorded a rise in activity, with the estimated volume of sales up 21.6% and 7.2% respectively.

“It’s important to remember the context of these statistics,” Mr Lawless said.

“While national home sales are falling from record highs, they are still 9.2% above the previous five-year average for this time of the year.

“There is a good chance the number of properties sold in the second half of this year and into 2023 will continue to trend lower as higher interest rates, a more cautious lending environment and a reduction in household confidence continues to weigh on housing demand.”

Rents continued to trend higher through July, rising 0.9% nationally over the month to be 2.8% higher over the rolling quarter and 9.8% higher over the past 12 months.

The trend in rising rents is evident across each of the capital city and broad rest of state markets, led by Brisbane with a 4.2% rental rise over the three months to July.

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Art adventure There’s no better time for art lovers to plan their visit to the largest art event of its kind in Australia – Margaret River Region Open Studios in WA (10 to 25 September 2022).

The 56-page Event Guide is now available to view online, and to collect from Jacksons Drawing Supplies Stores across Perth, Bunbury and Busselton in WA, or Visitor Centres in the Margaret River Region.

Read up on each of our 168 artists on the website and check out examples of their work to plan a 2022

Open Studios art adventure. Connect to the new Google maps of studios via the event website here: www. mrropenstudios.com.au/ event-guide.

Chairman Jim Davies said September’s event had more to explore than ever before so planning ahead was definitely advised.

“There’s a rich array of artists to visit spanning the Margaret River region from Busselton to Augusta.

“Plan your creative journey by location by choosing a sub region like Dunsborough or

Cowaramup, by the art mediums you most love, or by your favourite artists.

“For inspiration, visit our website and view artists by name or genre and check out our new artist videos.

“And don’t forget to book your accommodation if you’re coming from outside the region – there’s only two months to go!”

The 16-day event showcases art in all its forms and provides a one-off opportunity to meet artists in their own creative environment – see what inspires them

and how they create, hear their stories, and perhaps even purchase one of their works.

Margaret River Region Open Studios is made possible thanks to Tourism Western Australia, City of Busselton, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Jacksons Drawing Supplies, Private Properties, Rio Tinto, Swings & Roundabouts and more.

The complete Event Guide can be viewed at www.mrropenstudios. com.au/event-guide

Margaret River Region Open Studios enables anyone to access art.

Artists open their home studios and pop-up studio locations and invite in art lovers to meet them, chat about art, see their work, and sometimes them at work and possibly purchase some favourite pieces while they are there.

Enter a magical world of paint, canvas, kilns, fabric, fire, timber, charcoal, chainsaws, pencils, found objects, welding tools, looms, printing presses, clay, metal and millinery.

Spring is the perfect time to see the Margaret River region in all its glory, capturing the vibrant colours of wildflower season.

Take a road trip through the region’s back roads and visit the studios of artists you know and love, and some you don’t, but who might just be the next big thing!

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The Northern Rivers Times

August 11, 2022

60 TRAVEL

Scenic Rim retreat sets new sustainability benchmark

Luxury country retreat Hazelwood Estate in Queensland’s famed Scenic Rim region is harnessing cutting-edge renewables technology on a pathway to become Australia’s first carbon positive hotel by 2023.

The lodge, which opened in September last year, is installing a Vanadium redox flow battery to allow excess electricity produced by solar panels to be stored and used even when the sun is not shining.

Daily solar generation exceeds Hazelwood’s current energy requirements but cannot be stored for evening usage.

The supply of a Vanadium battery through a partnership with Queenslandbased mining company Vecco Group will allow the property to go completely off-grid.

As Vecco Group Managing Director Tom Northcott explains, the usage of Vanadium batteries supports the global movement towards decarbonisation, a key focus of the travel industry as smart travellers increasingly command

sustainability.

“Green energy projects, such as the Vanadium battery installation at Hazelwood, will allow renewables to become a large part of a lower carbon future. Previously, the application of Vanadium batteries was confined to electricity utilities and industrial companies. Hazelwood is truly a leader in sustainable tourism,” Northcott said.

Green building principles were also embedded in the estate’s design and construction; however, this isn’t something that comes at a cost to the guest experience.

A large solar farm was cleverly constructed on the roof of the horse stables nearly 1km away from the estate’s main operations allowing the production of clean energy without impacting on aesthetics.

The build also saw the planting of over 6,000 trees, including native plants, to rejuvenate soil biology and the restoration of the once derelict dairy farm using regenerative farming practices including carbon

Join the fun at the new South Australian festival You don’t need a reason to celebrate spring in South Australia. But if you’re looking for an excuse, the Bloom festival is a good one. This lively warm-weather extravaganza rings in the season’s bountiful flora. From September through November, look forward to events such as Immerse, a multimedia month with experiences for all the senses; and the Barossa Contemporary: Festival for the Curious, which brings you light installations, fireside performances and out-of-the-box foodie moments.

sequestering.

By switching to regenerative practices without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and bringing back grazing animals on the land to mimic natural cattle migration, the property is working to restore soil health, enabling nature to rebalance carbon levels.

The resort has over 600,000 litres of water storage onsite, with all water used being harvested rainwater.

Reducing a reliance on fossil fuels is something the retreat embraces across the board including in its signature restaurant.

The Paddock is one of only 15 Queensland restaurants listed on The Good Fish Project – an initiative by the Australian Marine Conservation Society which guides diners on restaurants committed to removing unsustainable seafood from their menus.

Executive Chef Simon Furley works closely with suppliers to ensure the supply chain is at the very least carbon neutral and all ingredients are sourced

from South-East Queensland aside from oil, salt and flour.

Furley says Hazelwood’s pristine location in the Scenic Rim, named in Lonely Planet’s top 10 ‘must-visit’ regions to visit in 2022 globally, is a constant reminder of the importance of environmental conservation.

“We are right next door to the world heritage-listed Lamington National Park and some of the most untouched rainforests on earth, why not make a difference if you have the opportunity?” Furley said.

Visitors and guests are also immersed in the retreat’s passion for the environment.

Experiences and activities are centred around environmental education including market garden tours and bushwalking trails with natural journaling and beekeeping tours to be added to the resort’s offering in the coming months. E-bikes and electric golf carts also provide a fun, sustainable transport option for visitors to explore the property.

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The Northern Rivers Times

BUSINESS NEWS 61

Aussie small businesses at risk of underinsurance Australian small businesses are at risk of underinsurance, with a recent report showing that many SMEs have become complacent and have no protections in place if a negative event were to occur.

Only 43% of small businesses think they are fully covered from insurable business risks, according to the newlyreleased bonus chapter of the Vero SME Insurance Index 2022.

While this shows a level of understanding among small businesses about their cover levels, 34% said they have no plan if something bad were to happen, the survey found. Some others haven’t even thought about what might happen or simply choose to cross that bridge when they come to it.

“Small businesses seem to be generally aware that they may be underinsured however due to the additional cost of increasing coverage some may have made a choice to not look further into their cover due to price concerns,” says Jane Mason, Head of Product Channels and Risk at SME insurance platform BizCover, “What’s worrying is that the dangers of underinsurance can leave the insured in a worse situation if underinsured

or not insured at all.”

The conditions are set for an underinsurance crisis From floods, bushfires, and the Covid-19 pandemic to supply chain issues and the rising cost of living, Australian small businesses have had to contend with multiple problems in recent years.

This has had an impact on the revenue of many businesses, causing some to look for ways to save money.

Vero’s report suggests that SMEs with declining revenue are less likely to say that they are completely covered and are also less likely to have a plan in place for a negative situation.

“It’s tough out there.

And unfortunately, some businesses put their insurance on the chopping block,” says Mason. “But what this also says is that the

businesses who are more likely to be hit by underinsurance are already struggling.”

Exacerbating the issue is that rising inflation and major supply chain disruptions are pushing up the claims costs for insurance companies, which ultimately results in higher premiums across some types of insurance.

This can put businesses who are renewing their coverage at the same levels as the year before at risk, as the cost of equipment, stock or machinery has, in many cases, increased beyond what they were originally insured for.

“What was adequate cover a year ago may not be adequate cover now because of the rising cost of materials,” says Mason.

The risk of underinsurance For Aussie businesses,

what all this means is that some could be left with a serious financial crisis by not having enough insurance to cover their loss.

For example, say you insure your business for $100k and a fire rips through your store destroying it. Once you factor in the cost to repair your business, the total bill comes out to $160k in damages.

That’s $60k you’ll have to pay out of your own pocket.

Another way you can fall into the underinsurance trap is by triggering a underinsurance clause.

These clauses are designed to discourage businesses from purposely undervaluing their assets and are triggered by underinsuring usually by 20% under the true value.

Importantly, this occurs

even if the damages fall within the insured amount.

So, in the above example, even if the damages were only $40k, your insurer will not cover that full amount if the clause is triggered despite you having $100k of cover.

“Many people may think that the insurer will cover it since the cost of the damages easily falls within the insured amount but that is sometimes not the case if the business is underinsured,” says Mason. “If you purchase below what your business’ true value is, you could become responsible for the share of the loss and not receive full payment for your claim.”

What can small businesses do?

While the current situation is tough, there are some things

Australian small business owners can do to avoid being underinsured.

Regularly scheduling some time to consider your exposure to risks could help avoid problems later down the track. This will allow you to consider what risks your business is exposed to and think about the possible scenarios that could happen if you weren’t protected in the event of a claim.

“It’s important to insure your business for an amount that is sufficient to cover not only the tangible assets, but the cost of repairs and any other variables that might leave you out of pocket,” says Mason. “After that, consider jumping online to compare quotes so you could then decide whether the price of the cover justifies the protection.”

While reviewing your cover at renewal is a great time to consider your options, you could check in at any point throughout the year.

And with inflation and the cost of claims rising, it’s become even more crucial to regularly keep track of the actual value of your building and business contents to avoid being left with inadequate cover if a claim were to arise.

TRAINING FOR THE TECH JOBS OF TOMORROW Budding Information and Technology (IT) professionals are honing the latest industry techniques as part of an innovative program that will equip them with the skills they need for the rapidly changing technology landscape.

Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said more than 50 young people are participating in the NSW Government’s IT traineeship program through TAFE NSW. “This program will ensure we develop a strong and robust IT workforce, which will

help grow the economy and secure a brighter future for NSW,” Mr Henskens said.

“The NSW Government is delivering more opportunities

than ever before to help people get the skills they need for the jobs they want, and this program is another great example of that.”

The two-year IT

traineeship has been designed for Year 12 school leavers seeking to commence a career in the high-growth and in-demand tech industry, which combines a

formal qualification with employment and on-thejob training at a NSW Government agency.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor

Dominello said IT skills can take you anywhere and this program is preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow.

“The pandemic has seen a rapid increase in the adoption of emerging technologies and there is a growing need to improve our digital readiness to ensure NSW remains at the forefront of a booming industry,” Mr Dominello said.

“By giving young people a foot-in-thedoor, they are gaining real-world experience and building industry connections, which in turn will support their ongoing education and employment pathways.”

The Northern Rivers Times

August 11, 2022

62 MOTORING NEWS

USED CAR CHECKOUT

BMW Z4 2009 - 2019

2019 BMW Z4

By EWAN KENNEDY The BMW Z4 is a genuine sportscar not simply a convertible because it has a long bonnet and the occupants sit close to the rear wheels. The Z4 first reached us Downunder in 2004, but in this used car checkout we will begin with

overdone.

The styling of the second-generation BMW Z4 is instantly recognisable, with the same long bonnet, short tail and ‘flame’ side surfaces.

This time around the Z4 used

forward gears. Autos have six, seven or eight ratios.

The BMW dealer network is well established in Australia and is known for its high quality of technical training. This high-tech diagnoses and

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the introduction of the second generation from September 2009.

The 2009 model was tamed slightly to be easier to live with on a daily basis. Until then it was sold to drivers willing to accept a harsh ride and ultrafast steering in return for brilliant handling, and unwilling to accept any compromises whist achieving this.

However, the gen-two Z4 has even better road grip as well as steering that all-but reads the driver’s mind. Point it at the right road, give it a bootfull and you will soon to smile with the joy the car produces.

Some nervousness still exists, particularly on irregular surfaces where it is bumpy, but it isn’t

a folding hardtop which looks like a fixed-head coupe when the top is up.

BMW Z4s began with a 2.5 or 3.0-litre naturallyaspirated straight sixes until the company started to produce smallcapacity turbopetrol engines.

Some sixes remained alongside the turbo-petrol fours until 2012, when they were replaced by big-boost turbo fours.

A very special model is the Z4 35i. This was the last of the famed twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six units. It’s likely to become a classic and may increase significantly in value.

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servicing are just one reason it makes a lot of sense to buy a used Z3 or Z4 that has always been

serviced by an official BMW dealer.

Spare parts aren’t outrageously expensive for a car in this class, but may prove to be a factor in your decision

as to whether to buy an older Z4 rather than a cheaper convertible from a lower-cost maker.

Insurance may be expensive if the driver is young and/ or inexperienced.

Surprisingly there is seldom a big increase in premiums for the highperformance models.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Carry out your own pre-purchase inspection to the best of your ability.

Once it has passed your tests call your BMW dealer. Technicians connect the Z4 to a large

present.

Make sure the engine starts virtually instantly, idles smoothly within a second or so of startup and pulls without hesitation even when completely cold.

Lift the carpets for signs of dampness or even corrosion if the car has been caught out in the rain and left wet for far too long.

Power the top up and down and make sure it’s smooth and quiet in operation. Also examine it for any sign of damage in the mechanism, if it has an oily feel, it may have just been given a squirt with some sort of lubricant to prepare it for sale.

Previous crash repairs may be signalled by paint overspray, panels with a slight waviness in their finish and for colours that don’t

HOW MUCH? Budget on spending $10,000 to $15,000 for a 2009 BMW Z4 3.0si; $14,000 to $20,000 for a 2010 sDrive 30i; $16,000 to $23,000 for a 2011 sDrive 20i; $19,000 to $27,000 for a 2012 sDrive 28i; $26,000 to $35,000 for a 2014 sDrive 20i; $34,000 to $45,000 for a 2015 sDrive 20i; $41,000 to $54,000 for a 2016 sDrive 28i; $48,000 to $63,000 for a 2018 sDrive 28i; $61,00 to $82,000 for a 2017 sDrive 35is; and $73,000 to $95,000 for a 2019 M40i.

CAR BUYING TIP Sportscars that have been used on track days will have had considerably more wear and tear on many components than would expect from the reading on the

2009 BMW Z4

computer in Germany which not only advises on current problems but also on intermittent troubles which are currently

match exactly from one panel to the next. Also look for tiny spots of paint overspray on nonpainted areas.

odometer.

RECALLS: To browse recalls on all vehicles go to the ACCC at: www. productsafety.gov.au/ products/transport/cars/

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The Northern Rivers Times

MOTORING NEWS 63

BMW X6 M50i is finished in Frozen Black metallic paint

LIMITED EDITION BMW X6 M50i

By EWAN KENNEDY A limited edition of the BMW X6 M50i will arrive in Australia later in 2022 with increased specification and unique styling elements.

The BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition – of which just five are coming to Australia – has a raft of features from BMW Individual that deliver significantly enhanced presence and level of exclusivity.

The exterior elements unique to the BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition and which are offered

over and above the BMW X6 M50i are a BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic paint finish; BMW kidney grille in Shadow Line high gloss; “Iconic Glow” BMW kidney grille illumination; 22-inch M light alloy wheels; M lights Shadow Line; and high-gloss red M Sport brakes.

The interior features black BMW Individual full leather Merino upholstery with front row red contrast stitching; Skylounge panoramic glass roof; Alcantara headliner; Anthracite Active Seat Ventilation;

CraftedClarity glass application; Anthracite velour floor mats; BMW Individual interior surface ‘Fineline Black’ with aluminium inserts; and a ‘Edition Black Vermillion’ badge on centre console cover Power comes from a BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that produces 390kW and 750Nm, helping to propel the X6 M50i from standstill to 100km/h in just 4.3-seconds.

The BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition, priced at $208,900 driveaway, will be offered to secure

via BMW Shop from July 25, 2022.

The process of placing a reservation involves visiting https://shop.bmw. com.au and logging in with either a BMW ID account or as a guest.

The customer then selects their vehicle and their preferred BMW dealer followed by payment of a $5,000 reservation fee.

Once the vehicle allocation has been secured, the preferred BMW dealer liaises with the customer through the entire process and arranges delivery and handover.

ASTON MARTIN DB5

By CHRIS RILEY The Aston Martin DB5 shot to fame as the car of secret service agent James Bond in the 1964 film Goldfinger. It is an icon, an enduring symbol of British prestige, whose importance to automotive history cannot be overstated.

Of the 123 DB5 Convertibles built, just one was ordered and owned by Aston Martin Lagonda chairman Sir David Brown, who gave his initials to the car. Delivered to Sir David in January of 1964, the car was built to the highest spec, with a then-new five-speed ZF gearbox, a Power Lock rear axle, chromed wire wheels and a Motorola radio.

The factory build sheet, supplied with the car, confirms it was specified in a vibrant Caribbean Pearl, with a Dark Blue interior. It was cherished

by Sir David for three years before being acquired by former Aston Martin DB4 GT owner and garage proprietor, John Wilkinson.

During Wilkinson’s ownership, maintenance was carried out at Aston Martin in Newport Pagnell, where records confirm a replacement engine block was installed and a newly stamped manufacturer’s identity plate applied in 1969.

This is the first time in 28 years anyone has had the opportunity to purchase this landmark of automotive history.

It was last sold by Nicholas Mee & Co in 1994, the year after the passing of Sir David Brown. Since then, it has starred at various Concours events across Europe.

In 2014, the car was the subject of a major restoration faithful to its original specifications, which included

a rebuild of the 4.0-litre engine, as well as rebuilds of the suspension, gearbox, brakes and rear axle. A bare metal re-paint and complete re-trim of the interior in Connolly hide, along with a new hood covering, completed work and means it drives as beautifully today as it did when in the hands of Sir David.

Today the DB5 is one of the most sought-after collector’s cars in the world, with just over 1000 examples made in total of any variant, which included the Convertible and the performance-enhanced Vantage versions.

Sir David acquired Aston Martin in 1947 for £20,500 after seeing an advert in The Times newspaper offering the sale of a “High Class Motor Business.” He saved the ailing brand, which had ceased to produce cars to focus on making aircraft parts during World War II, and is key to the reason Aston Martin makes some of the world’s finest cars today, including a model that still bears his initials.

Founder of Nicholas Mee & Co, Nicholas Mee, said the very fact that Sir David Brown owned this DB5 Convertible makes it one of the most special and unique DB cars of all time.

“The DB5 itself is the most iconic Aston Martin model ever produced, but this car’s provenance sets it apart,” he said. “It is restored to precisely the same specifications Sir David ordered it in back in 1964, it’s a car he cherished and loved. This is a one-of-a-kind example of British automotive history.”

Fancy a new car? The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible is offered for £1,150,000.

Maserati MC20 is an extreme track-only machine

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By EWAN KENNEDY Maserati has presented Project24 (referred to by a codename) to raise the brand’s unlimited performance to a new level of adrenalin on the track.

This truly extreme track-only car inherits the specifications of the Maserati MC20, enhancing it with technical specifications

that have advanced even further.

It’s powered by a state-of-the-art V6 Nettuno engine adds new turbochargers to raise its power to 740 hp, innovative suspension, carbon-ceramic braking system and tyres tuned up for racing, as well as FIA-approved safety features.

Based on the brand’s obsession with lightness,

the target weight of the new Maserati vehicle will be below 1,250 kg.

This will have powerto-weight ratio of approximately 1.69 kg/ hp.

Designed by Centro Stile Maserati, the Project24 has a completely new look.

This time, Maserati design pushes the boundaries to the limits, free of the constraints

usually seen in a racing car. The result is something never seen before, combining beauty with genuine sporty capabilities to become an instant classic collector’s item.

Owners of the Maserati Project24 will receive a range of services including track-specific experiences and state-ofthe-art support.

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The Northern Rivers Times

August 11, 2022

64 WINE

Grape Expectations by Max Crus

Gaining my religion Traditionally there’s three topics best avoided at parties, family gatherings, sports arenas and wine columns: politics, religion and driving skills.

However, religion has come out of the closet, metaphorically speaking, and is now fair game.

Many religions have a holy day, during which adherents are compelled to down tools. For some, that day is Sunday and frankly, what’s not to like about that?

Remember the good old days when Sunday closures were sacrosanct for everyone? You couldn’t buy alcohol, petrol, or anything really.

There was no sport, and nobody worked except nurses, doctors, emergency workers and priests?

As those who lived during that epoch, which

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lasted for 2000 years mind you, will testify, it was pretty good.

Then things changed and alcohol, petrol, sports and gambling companies thought they could make 16.66 per cent more profit by opening Sundays, convincing us that all those people who worked the other six days didn’t have time to buy or watch things, conveniently forgetting that the economy didn’t actually have more money, it was merely spread over seven rather than six days, and that if Sundays were fair game, no-one had time to do those things.

So on the seventh day, the world changed, and now if something isn’t open on Sunday, we complain…except those who have religion and hold Sundays sacred.

But wait there’s more

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to religion than just a Sunday sleep-in, as former PM Scott Morrison can testify, and does.

Still employed by the people of Australia, and paid $250,000pa or more as the Member for Cook, he doesn’t have to do anything, yet continues to get paid while roaming the Pentecostal world spruiking the virtues of religion over the failings of democratically elected governments.

How good is that?

He doesn’t even have to show up in parliament when it sits. He’s off doing his more important evangelical work in Japan. Does it get any better?

But wait, there’s more.

Now if you’re a footballer and don’t want to play because it’s an ‘Inclusive’ round, you

can just say “it’s against my religion”, Bob’s your uncle and you have the day off. Doesn’t seem very Manly, let alone inclusive though, so maybe the team should be called Godly?

Then hey, remember tax? You don’t pay any if you’re in the employ of God. So, next time don’t want to do something, like work Sundays, just sign up. Better make sure all your work is done and the fridge and cellar are stocked up though.

Max Crus is a Clarence Valley-based wine writer and Grape Expectations is now in its 26th year of publication. Find out more about Max or sign up for his weekly reviews and musings by visiting maxcrus.com.au

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Both are worthy of to come. Lovely, experimentation and rich, mouth-filling riesling with a nose it’s fun while you’re to match. 9.6/10. at it. 9.4/10.

Annais South Australia Organic Chardonnay 2020, $18.

In the old days of coal and gas and the National Party was relevant, $18 was cheap for organic wine, but now they’re as common as solar and wind and the prices have followed suit.

Simple but stylish and sustainable, all-day Sunday.

9.1/10.

Carillion Orange (Origins) ‘Feldspars’ Shiraz 2019, $60.

The release of two flagship single vineyard wines Carillion call their ‘Origin’ series, is a clever, cheeky marketing ploy to encourage you to buy both. Made exactly using exactly the same winemaking technique but from different sites, who can resist the temptation to compare? You might buy more than two. 9.5/10.

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Financial insecurity is leading to poorer employee wellbeing and is exacerbating Australia’s workforce wellbeing crisis, medical experts suggest.

Official statistics have laid bare the economic fragility of Australia’s workers, and lifted the lid on a workforce in serious physical and psychological distress. Inflation has jumped to 6.1 per cent over the year to June – the fastest pace in more than 30 years.

Medical experts are warning of a worsening workforce crisis as workers grapple with the soaring cost of living, and poorer overall wellbeing.

Key Points: • The latest census statistics reveal more than 8m Australians have a long-term health condition, with mental health issues surpassing every other chronic illness. Census data also highlights increased cost of living pressures, as Australians face paying bigger mortgages and higher rents. Australia’s inflation rate, or CPI, is currently at a record high. Meanwhile, official labour statistics show that Australia’s underemployment rate has increased to 6.1 per cent and that people are working fewer hours than usual due to their own illness or injury or sick leave.

• The figures correspond with the findings of a Sonder-commissioned survey of 1,025 employees in Australia working more than 20 hours per week. The sobering survey shows that employees are not feeling physically and/or psychologically safe at work, and that employee concern about mental wellbeing is affecting workplace attendance rates. o 42 per cent of employees reported taking time off work in the last 12 months due to concerns about their mental wellbeing, with 26 per cent of respondents reporting taking time off work in the last year due to concerns about the mental wellbeing of their friends or family. o Survey respondents who worked part time or casually were more likely to feel uncomfortable talking to their manager about mental wellbeing (43 per cent), compared with 31 per cent of respondents who worked full time. o Respondents who were full-time employees were more likely to be aware of wellbeing programs offered in the workplace (74 per cent), compared to 59 per cent of respondents who were part time or casual employees.

• Sonder’s Medical Director and Specialist Physician, Dr Jamie Phillips, said that Australians were making impossible compromises to the detriment of their overall health. o “People are having to make difficult health-purchasing decisions and are priortising their basic human needs, such as paying their rent or mortgage, over paying for prescriptions or seeking medical care,” he said. o “Too many Australians are not getting the help they need, and this has been exacerbated by the recent cost of living stress on household budgets. This has broad implications for individuals, their families, their employers, their communities, and the wider society. Left untreated, problems escalate, which means higher treatment costs for individuals, plus increased absenteeism and lost productivity at work,” he said.

• Dr Phillips added that diverse groups— including women, LGBTQ+ employees, First Nations, people of colour, and working-class families were struggling the most. o “We know that people within specific social groups have greater exposure to more challenging work environments, such as physically-demanding jobs, shift work, and precarious and insecure employment,” he said.

• Dr Phillips said that the link between mental, financial, and physical wellbeing is well documented, but modern healthcare tends to view an individual’s health and wellness as a series of individual components. o “The latest Government report into Australia’s mental health services states that people living with mental illness are more likely to develop physical illnesses and die earlier. Research suggests that just 14 per cent of this gap in life expectancy can be attributed to suicide, while almost 80 per cent can be attributed to physical health conditions,” he said. o “The Government acknowledges that the reasons why people living with mental illness are more likely to develop physical illnesses are complex. But factors include reduced access to and quality of healthcare due to financial barriers, alongside stigma and discrimination among healthcare providers.”

• Dr Phillips said that systemic healthcare issues, including the separation of mental and physical health services, may also lead to physical illness among people with mental illness. o “The report also highlighted a lack of capability among both generalist and specialist healthcare staff to deal with complex comorbidities,” he said. o “It’s clear that we need to invest in more personalised, holistic, and preventative approaches to care that consider a person’s cognitive, emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual wellbeing at all times.”

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ARIES MAR 21 - APR 19

You’re perfectly equipped for your current relationship or if single a potential new romance. You’re confident and full of energy and able to cope with almost any situation concerning your love life. Your partner sees you’re lots of fun. Remain true to yourself and don’t be arrogant! As easy as it’s for you to impress someone, they can just as easily become tired of you! Because you’re content with your current achievements, right now is a great time to show what else you’re capable of. Make use of your confidence and demand more responsibilities!

If you receive the extra tasks you ask for, don’t forget; at some point circumstances can alter and be modified. Be sure to approach your new found tasks with precision and not in haste.

TAURUS APR 20 - MAY 20 Feeling strong, it’s easy to stand up for yourself when confronted by obstacles.

This can lead to arguments if you don’t first reflect on getting your own way.

Enjoying your work, you can focus on your tasks effortlessly. The mental stimulation involved will not be enough to satisfy the need to soothe your inner tension. Feeling resilient, you can help put your mind at ease and dispel any built up irritability with some healthy energetic exercise.

Take note, it’s important under present circumstances, to try and avoid disagreements with your lover. You’re advised to rethink your position - one more time – to be on the safe side! Accusations made in haste and heated discussions lead to unnecessary stress that swamps your partner. Be gentle with your lover and yourself and importantly remain objective and fair!

GEMINI MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Your ambition cannot be overlooked, especially not in regard to your love life. You’re selfless and attentive; you’re able to discern any sign of desire in your lover. But be careful you don’t become too demanding! This could easily back-fire. You’re confident and charming; pamper your lover, they are then much more likely to respond well to your own desires and needs. Your agreeable attitude towards work and others succeeds. With friendliness and thoroughness you’re able to create a no-nonsense working environment. It’s important that your colleagues appreciate the way you’re involved with them and are attentive to what you have to say. You’ll be pleased about the trust received from colleagues.

It’s time to take on more responsibilities.

CANCER JUN 21 - JULY 22 Your sensitivity and richness of ideas make you great company, easy to have fun with. The time seems right to show more confidence in your personal abilities. It will pay off, particularly as you’re manner is sincere; whether recounting amusing stories, impressing a new date, a spontaneous trip or a romantic evening with your lover – your creative flair is unlimited! You competently master your responsibilities and bring rationality as well as creativity to the table. This obviously noticed by your colleagues and makes you a well-liked team member.

You should utilize this momentum to move projects forward that are important to you. It’s easy to elicit enthusiasm for your ideas from your colleagues and superiors, so go for it!

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LEO JUL 23 - AUG 22

It’s difficult for you to control your irritability with your partner it seems you’re ready to take every opportunity to argue with them.

For the person that loves you, your conduct is a real turn off. You should try, by any conceivable means, to control your anger and be more open to a possible compromise. Otherwise it’s likely that your relationship could be seriously at risk. Instead of only getting results born out of impatience and moodiness, you should try to make the most of the positive aspects of your workload and encourage your colleagues. If you feel that you’re not able to achieve this type of approach at all, it might be wise to completely withdraw and to relax; even if it’s only for a day – after that, things will be noticeably easier.

VIRGO AUG 23 - SEP 22 Investigate how you could advance your career. It’s time to show your superiors what you’re capable of.

Don’t underestimate yourself; take on new tasks that show how competent you are. You can have belief and totally trust your intuition in this regard. If your inner voice says “yes”, you shouldn’t hesitate any longer; launch yourself wholeheartedly into your project! The Gods of love and romance seem to be sitting on your shoulder this week and Cupid is ready to literally shoot off a zillion arrows. If you’re single you can rejoice over any new found romance. If you’re in a relationship, you shouldn’t give in to such temptations. Why not play a little game with your lover by flirting with strangers; this is bound to spice up your love life.

LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 22 Your noticeably fearless approach impresses, you have the stamina to tackle any task. Unafraid you take on more commitments even though you’ve enough to do already. You approach things in a rather unstructured way and try to get too many things done at once. Make sure you don’t waste time on irrelevant details or lose your temper in the process.

Be willing to make compromises in your relationship; if you don’t you may be in for a lot of arguments. Pay attention to the signals your body sends you. You’re driven by your ambition and unfortunately this can make you oblivious to how your colleagues might feel.

Take a long hard look at the way you conduct yourself.

You better come off your high horse before you find yourself being pushed off by others. You should meet looks of incredulity from others with a sincere demand for feedback, not with self-assured arrogance.

SCORPIO OCT 23 - NOV 21 You are easily distracted which is partly due to the provocative conduct of your colleagues but also due to your irritability. Uncontrolled outbursts of temper are clearly unwarranted and likely to lead to further obstacles being placed in your way. If you’re interested in your career you should look out for possible conflicts and make sure you avoid them if you can. Don’t take your irritability out on your lover! Ill-considered outbursts will not help rid you of your frustration, but instead hurt the people who care about you most. Far better you talk openly with your partner or close friend and try to find the reason for your inner turmoil. Caution for singles; don’t flirt at the moment – you couldn’t bear to be rejected by anyone!

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22 - DEC 21

If you’re encountering problems in your relationship, you’re probably the one to blame. As long as you keep trying your partner’s patience, you won’t get the peace and harmony you so want. Convince them with a compelling argument, rather than using the brute-force. If you take the middle way of compromise, much of the problem will dissolve into the ether and be forgotten. You feel more agitated than usual, at work this could obviously be more than just a hindrance. Therefore, stay away from any task that could bring about unnecessary clashes. But if you have reached your limit with routine tasks already, you should take personal time out. This is certainly a much better approach than upsetting everybody in the office with displays of anger.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 19 Currently you’re tipped for professional success. You provide excellent results and receive words of praise from your superiors or those you wish to impress most. Also you’re working well with your colleagues, which in turn will facilitate team effort and better outcomes. You should always offer your help without being asked, others will then do the same for you. At the moment you’re everybody’s darling. It’s easy for you to strike up conversations with other people – especially with those you find attractive or that you particularly like.

Make good use of your popularity! Also your family relationships; those you love most are really important to you and soon you’ll get the opportunity to finally resolve a long-standing disagreement.

AQUARIUS jan 20 - feb 18 If there are problems with your love life and that’s very possible, then it’s probably due to your selfish conduct. You’re stubborn, unbending and extremely irritable; the smallest things can set you off. No wonder your lover gets extremely annoyed and wants to even the score. If you don’t place a lot of value on living alone, you should strive to find long lasting compromises. You need to exercise self-control; you’re unduly aggravated by the slightest disagreement with your colleagues. Your lack of self-control may easily become groundless indignation which does not help. The opposite is true in the eyes of your associates; you’ll lose quite a bit of respect. Be careful what you say, refrain from giving hasty responses, you may do irreparable damage!

PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20 A very productive week, you’re advancing towards your goals, but not at the expense of others. Your ideas and concepts are greatly appreciated by your colleagues and superiors. Don’t be shy about your achievements, put yourself out there and you’ll be able to make some important headway that develops your career – look out for any opportunity that might arise! This could be a great week for your love life. Whether you’re bringing new thinking into an existing relationship or if you’re single you begin a new relationship – the driving force for this positive change is you! But you need to have a healthy sense of reality. Don’t expect to have unrealistic encounters, or your lover to make an extra special effort, just for your sake alone!

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The Northern Rivers Times

IN MEMORIAM 69 In Memoriam

Memorial John Robert Fuller Aka Big John 25/4/1940 – 9/8/2021

“To mourn to long for those we loved is to be self-indulgent But to honour them with a promise to live life a little better for having known them Will give purpose for their life and perhaps a reason for their death” Sadly, missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Memorial Notice

Death Notice

Death Notice

Victor Charles Towner

28.6.1950 -16.7.2022 Passed away at home with his beloved wife Margaret by his side.

Dearly loved brother of Anne, Joyce, Val(Dec), Lionel, Margaret,(dec).

Much loved father and father-in-law to Vance and Ange.

Teresa and Neil.

Dearly loved Grandpa to Telia, Lily, Sophie, Bella, Ruby, Jake and Matilda.

Aged 72yrs

Relatives and friends that attended his celebration of life, please except this as our personal Thanks.

Your support has been a comfort to us at this very difficult time.

Thank you for your kind thoughts, cards, cooking & phone calls & texts.

Special thanks to my sister-in-law Barb for organising ladies that prepared a light lunch & refreshments.

Vic will be in our hearts and thoughts.

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Funeral Notice

Brown Warrick David

Buckman David Winston

21/6/1954 – 13/7/2022

22/12/1940 – 31/7/2022

Warrick passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 13th July, 2022.

Dearly loved father to Jan, Isaac and Eli; adored Poppy to Marli and soon to be one more; treasured brother to Greg, Helen, Kathrine, and Alison.

Family and friends are invited to attend Warrick’s funeral service to be held at Parkview Funeral Home, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina on Friday, 12th August, 2022 commencing at 10.30am

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Brian James Hyde

Stuart Neil Farrand

Passed away peacefully on 1 August 2022 Aged 73 years.

Much loved Father and Father in law to Rhonda & Holger, Louise & Robert and Philip & Felicity.

Cherished Poppy to his 10 grandchildren: Chloe, Malachi, Katie, Bridie, Isabella, Damien, Caitlyn, Benjamin, Micah, Lachlan.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Brian’s funeral service, to be held at McKees Hill hall, 1639 Bruxner Hwy, McKees Hill, NSW, 2480, on Friday 12 August at 11am. Everyone is invited to remain at the McKees Hill hall following the service to share their memories of Brian with each other over a cuppa and light lunch.

Ph: 02 6621 8266

Late of Inverell 14/11/1936 – 1/8/2022

Formerly of Balmain, Sydney and late of Ballina.

Passed away Sunday, 31st of July. 2022 in a tragic accident.

Beloved husband of Carol; adored father Michelle, Sharon, Darren, Matthew and Jason.

Grandfather of 14 grandchildren Lachlan, Darcey, Bardie, Lilly, Jack, Ruby, Bill, Buck, Yuri, Tamar, Megan, Jared, Sarah, and Remi and Great grandfather of 5 great grandchildren Kai, Joey, Teddy, Alias and Chase; brother of Reg, Bill, Jim (all dec) and John.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral service for David at Parkview Funeral Home, 21 Kalinga Street, Ballina at 9.30am on Thursday, 11th August, 2022.

David’s service will be livestreamed please refer to Parkview Funeral Home website for details.

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Survived by his loved best friend Sonia Farrand And loved Father of Jennifer Farrand.

Uncle and Great Uncle to his many nephews and nieces.

Stuart was an Ex-Serviceman, and RSL members wearing their medals are invited to the service and commitment.

Stuarts funeral service will be held at the Lismore Lutheran Church, 66 Nielson Street East Lismore, on Thursday the 11th August 2022, commencing at 10.30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Institute For Deaf And Blind Children at the funeral service.

Ph: 02 6621 8266

This page is dedicated to all those that have passed

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The Northern Rivers Times

CLASSIFIEDS & PUBLIC NOTICES 71 Position Vacant

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We are currently looking for Carer’s to join our dedicated team, with a 2K sign on bonus for anyone joining before the end of August! The well-being of our residents is our main priority, and we welcome applications from anyone with motivation and a passion for Aged Care. We aim to offer the support you need to enjoy a long-term career with BUPA! Bupa Aged Care is one of Australia’s leading private residential aged care providers with more than 50 care homes across the country. We provide an extensive range of care and support to more than 6,700 residents, including residential, respite and specialised dementia care. Our employees are rewarded, appreciated and provided the opportunity for ongoing learning and development.

At Bupa we focus on a person first approach which ensures our residents and their families are at the centre of everything we do. We deliver against our purpose of ensuring Longer, Healthier, Happier Lives.

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ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU HISTORICAL SOCIETY 21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS This year is 21 years since Alstonville Plateau Historical Society was formed. To celebrate the occasion, we will have events on both Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October. We would love you to be a part of our celebrations. On Saturday 8th October a luncheon will be held at the Alstonville Sports Club at 11.30 am for 12.00 lunch. The cost is $45 which includes a Mixed Entrée and Main Course – a choice of Roast Beef or Chicken. Birthday Cake will be the dessert. Two new books will be available at the lunch including Happy 21st Birthday Alstonville Plateau Historical Society written by Ian Kirkland. Commemorative wineglasses will also be on sale.

On Sunday 9th October at the Museum will be a launch of a Virtual Tour of the Museum. We are almost certain the Minister for the Arts will be in attendance. The Museum will be open for viewing of our special display of the Society’s 21 years. To help with organisation, please let us know which day/days you intend attending and let us know by 31st August by phone or email so that we can send you more detailed information. Payment for lunch will need to be received by 30 September with your choice of menu and any special dietary requirements.

The Club will not issue any refunds after that date. We suggest early booking as numbers may need to be restricted. If you are travelling and will need accommodation, please note that at the moment, mainly due to the recent floods, the district is experiencing a severe shortage of accommodation. Please make sure you have accommodation before you arrive.

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.

FREE COMMUNITY BRUNCH BALLINA We are now pleased that our hot brunch center can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday.

Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle,hot dogs, tea, coffee or juice or just come for a chat for more information call Chris on 0411510430

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ALSTONVILLE BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS The Alstonville Red Cross branch meets on a monthly basis in Alstonville. As meeting dates sometimes vary, please call Carol on 0424 742 774 for details of our next meeting.

ALSTONVILLE PROBUS CLUB meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls and Sports Club. We have a guest speaker each month, and an outing during the month as well. New members are welcome.

ALSTONVILLE QUOTA CLUB A local women’s service club that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Plateau Sports Club. Quota is committed to supporting and improving the physical and mental wellbeing of the disadvantaged in our community through local projects.

Contact: quotaalstonville@gmail.com for more details.

ALSTONVILLE ROTARY CLUB Interested in contributing to community? Local and international?

The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise meets every Friday at 7.05am for Breakfast at Options Cafe, Main St. Alstonville until further notice.

Join us at Options please. Phone 0435 990 919 for more details.

CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM The Alstonville Soccer Club and the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society have combined to present the 50-year history of soccer in Alstonville. You will see photographs of the club’s many teams, the changing uniforms of the club and the multiple trophies that its teams have won. The exhibition is not just about boys and men’s soccer but also about the successful girls’ and women’s teams, and it re-flects the growth of the area from the 1970s. It runs until Friday 30th September. The museum is at 10 Wardell Road Alstonville and is open Fridays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm or at other times by appointment for groups. Enquiries (02) 6628 1829, aphs2477@yahoo.com.au or www. aphsmuseum.org.au.

LISMORE REGIONAL PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Our next meeting will be held on Friday, 19th August at Summerland House Farm at 10 am.

Our very special guest will be Nutritionist, Theresa Gray. All members of the Parkinson’s community , family and friends are most welcome to join us.”

MCLEANS RIDGES CRAFT GROUP meet at the McLeans Ridges Hall, Cowlong Road, McLeans Ridges on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Scrapbooking, card making, paper craft, knitting whatever takes your fancy. Come along for an enjoyable day.

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BALLINA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE INC. (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. New members are always welcome. For more information - info@ bacci.com.au or phone Deb on 0432105540 BALLINA BRIDGE CLUB “Social play every Monday 9-11.30am”.

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 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.

BALLINA EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ballina RSL Club at 6.30 for dinner at 7pm - 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 HOSPITAL AUXILIAY The next meeting of the Ballina Hospital Auxiliary will be on Tuesday 16th August 2022 at the RSL. Commencing at 1.30pm.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please come along to meet our members and find out more about us. You will be very welcome. We are looking forward to a new year of fundraising and to start off we are hoping to hold a street stall on River Street before the end of August, so watch this space for the date.

The Ballina Hospital Auxiliary are holding a Cake and Craft Stall on River Street, Ballina, on Thursday 18th August from 8am till 2pm.

Please come along and see us outside The Greater Bank and help us to help our local Ballina Hospital.

BALLINA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Has activities every day for Senior Citizens.

Monday – Line Dancing 9:30am, Art 1 pm.

Tuesday - Line Dancing 9:30am. Wednesday Tai Chi 8:30am, Bridge 1pm, Ballroom Dancing 6:45pm. Thursday - Yoga 7:30am 4. Line Dancing 9:30am, Indoor Bowls 1pm. Friday – Nothing as yet. Saturday - Bridge 1pm. AGM for Ballina senior Citizens to Friday April 22nd 1:30pm. Contact Bonnie 0414927361 FREE COMMUNITY BRUNCH We are now pleased that our hot brunch centre can be held twice a month, the 1st and third Saturday.

Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, hot dogs, tea, coffee or juice or just come for a chat. This is held at the Ballina Presbyterian Church hall, on the corner of Cherry and Crane St 10am to 12pm for more information call Chris on 0411510430 BALLINA TOY LIBRARY Welcomes families from Ballina Shire. 9 Regatta Avenue, Balllina. Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm.

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, contact our President via email at: president-3209990@ toastmastersclubs.org or our PR officer at: vppr-3209990@toastmastersclubs.org 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 PROBUS CLUB OF BALLINA WATERS The Probus Club of Ballina Waters will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday 17th August at the Cherry Street Sports Club commencing at 10.00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Lloyd Morris, a presenter at radio Paradise FM, who will talk about some of his experiences. Other activities this month include a luncheon on Friday 26th August, joining U3A for a bus trip on Thursday 18th, and joining Lennox Head Probus for a “Back to the Tivoli” concert on Tuesday 23rd. This club is a mixed club and both men and women are invited to join us for a range of interesting social functions. Further information is available from the President Brian on 0432277170.

BRUNSWICKBRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK VALLEY VIEW CLUB VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women. Interested ladies are welcome to attend as a guest. For information call president Margaret Alderton on 0429 966 894 or visit view.org.au, call 1800 805 366 or email view@ thesmithfamily.com.au.

BYRON BAY BYRON BAY RSL SUB-BRANCH An invitation is given to one and all to attend the Byron Bay Vietnam Veterans Day Service, at the Memorial Centoaph, Cnr Marvel & Tennyson Streets, Byron Bay on Thursday 18th August 2022, commencing at 11am.

CASINO

CASINO

ART at the CASSINO GALLERY. The Casino Art Group meets here every Saturday 10am - 3pm. The Gallery is also open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Interested in promoting YOUR medium? Come to the gallery for information.

Cassinoartgallery@gmail.com CASINO & BONALBO UPPER CLARENCE LIONS CLUBS Casino Lions club now meets each 4th Wed at the RSM. CASINO & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Advise we have a new phone number which is 66641118 and email casinofhg@gmail.com CASINO CHARITY CASH BINGO We welcome newcomers and supporters – come along and join our fun evening. We are upstairs at the Casino RSM Club each Thursday with ‘eyes down ‘at 7pm. We now have ‘Play-Mates’ (electronic tablets) and if you play a Play-Mate during July we are giving you one free book.

BUT if you prefer to play books, we still sell paper games. Looking forward to seeing new people!! Any questions don’t hesitate to call Jan on 0414625680.

CASINO COMMUNITY MEN’S SHED

Alstonville Red Cross

Spring High Tea Saturday 10th September at 10:00 am Anglican Church Hall 8, The Avenue, Alstonville All proceeds go to the reestablishment of the Lismore Red Cross Tea Rooms

Get a table together, or just purchase a single ticket before August 10th.

Purchase by calling Lucy Lomax M: 0438 453 322 Tickets $30 each

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Mon, Tues, Wed, attendance limited to 50 members, 8am-1.30pm. Contact 66626423 DH or casmenshed@live.com.au

Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 2pm. Email casinohistorymuseum@outlook.com for further information. Check us out on Facebook.

CASINO CROQUET CLUB Casino Croquet Club is back playing. New players (male or female) are welcome to come for a trial. Coaching and mallets are available.

Playing times are June, July and August - arrive 12md to commence play at 12.30pm. Remainder of the year - arrive 8am to commence play 8.30am to 9am.

THE CASINO HIGH SCHOOL class of 1967 to 1972 is holding a 50 Year reunion on 15 October 2022 at 6pm at the Casino RSM Club. If you started in 1967 or joined us anytime in between, come and join us. It will be a 2-course meal, plus tea or coffee for approximately $32. We are arranging a ticketing system for you to pay in advance. Further details will be provided as soon as we settle things with the Club. If you would like to receive further information or attend, please email Cherryl Mison (nee Macqueen) at m.c.mison@bigpond.com or call Cherryl on 0490 149 905 or Jann Rowe on 0429 235 866.

CASINO CWA Woo-hoo the Casino CWA Homemade Cake and Plant Stall is back! D.I.Y. Hardware Saturday 13th August, 8:30am till sold out, come and get your homemade favourites. Next meeting is at the Casino community Centre. 9.00am Thursday 18th August 2022. August’s Land Cookery Bake is a Date and Walnut Roll (recipe of your choice). Anyone can entry, you don’t have to be a member. Everyone is welcome. Enquires Jan Corocher 66626424, Margert Good 66621746 CASINO HOSPITAL AUXILIARY needs volunteers to work in the hospital kiosk. Roster days are negotiable and can be discussed with the Kiosk Supervisor by contacting Barbara on 0439607788 or phoning the hospital kiosk during the day on 66600539.

CASINO LADIES AND FRIEND CRAFT GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring your own morning tea. Names to be in by lunch time Monday. Phone Vivian on 66621838 or Jan on 66626424.

CASINO MEALS ON WHEELS WEEK 1 MONDAY D.Clarke & D.Allen J. & J. Whittaker TUESDAY D.Coleman WEDNESDAY L.Douglas K.Bratti & own help THURSDAY M.Goodlad & own help FRIDAY L. Dorrington & S.Forrester P.Plunkett & Own help CASINO MINI RAIL Every Sunday 10am to 4pm. Weather permitting.

West Street Casino. Phone 0472638044.

CASINO MIXED PROBUS CLUB Meeting 4th Thursday of the month. For more information call the secretary on 0419886119.

New Members most welcome. Call Fran on 0419 886 119 for more information.

CASINO RICHMOND RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB will be holding their next social at the RSM Club on the 20th of August starting at 10AM. Free entry, all welcome. More info contact Carole 0438 641 500 CASINO / RICHMOND VALLEY BLIND CITIZENS AUSTRALIA BRANCH New members are very welcome.

Free transport is available.

Phone Denise on: 0448 014 682 Email: deniseg. vip@outlook.com CASINO SENIOR CITIZENS All welcome, our activities currently held at Casino RSM, Wednesday Hoy at 1pm. Contact Jan 0414625680 CASINO VIEW CLUB Monthly luncheon meeting at Casino RSM Club at 11am, second Thurs of every month. Contact Jan on 0418 715 374.

LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Casino, every week Weds 5pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418264489.

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.

LISMORE CASINO NAVAL ASSOCIATION Meets bi-monthly at Casino RSM, new members welcome. For more information phone Chris 66293269 or Jim 0427400625.

THE CASINO & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

THE PLATYPUS RSL DAY CLUB operates every Tuesday at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm. The day consists of gentle exercises, mental stimulation, games and entertainment. Members are asked to pay $7 for their morning tea and lunch. Transport can be provided within the town limits. If you are feeling socially isolated or just need a day out please contact Robyn on 66623871. New members are welcome.

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EVANS HEAD CWA BRANCH meets every third Tuesday for lunch at noon. New members welcome. More info Roz 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.

GOONELLABAH GOONELLABAH LISMORE HOME GARDEN CLUB will be meeting Thursday 11th August 1pm Goonellabah Soccer Club Reserve Street Goonellabah. Speaker from NE Waste Org. Special for August Fruit or Vegie. Members attending Lismore Garden Club Celebration Day Sat 3rd Sept $25. Fee due at meeting. Info contact Sec Dawn 0448294496 or dcoles39@ outlook.com.

NORTHERN RIVERS EVENING PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 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 share, learn and benefit from each other - Partners and Carers are also most welcome to attend as family are very much involved with the process and treatment of those with this diagnosis – Guest Speakers – Topic Recent Flooding – Rotary Club of Lismore Representative – Community aid Group Member – Personal impact Enquiries phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792 TABLE TENNIS AT GOONELLABAH Tuesday and Thursday mornings social playing: 9am-12noon; Monday and Wednesday nights social playing: 7-9pm; Training Monday mornings: 9am-12noon; Junior coaching after school Wednesday 3.30pm-4.45pm, $6 a session.

Everybody is welcome – all levels. Phone centre on 66251602. Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1.00pm or visit website www.fnctabletennis.com.au THE PROBUS CLUB of Goonellabah meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Workers Sports Club in Oliver Ave. All welcome.

Goonellabah Probus is solely a social club.

We have a guest speaker each month and go for outings throughout the year. Meetings on Thursday commence at 10am and finish at midday. For further information, please contact Gloria Francis on 02 6629 1442.

GRAFTON

GRAFTON

GRAFTON AND DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Thanks to the Joan Muir Centre for a great location for our last meeting. So much priceless information from Rosie regarding orchids, native and others. Also a very informative talk from our guest speaker Scott Baker, lots of great ideas for our members to consider. Instead of a meeting in September we are going on a bus trip to Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens and a stop at the revamped Coffs Harbour Nursery at Sapphire.

Cost $40 includes morning tea.

Non-members are welcome.

7.45am Pick up from Grafton Library 8am Pick up from South Grafton Post Office.

Morning tea, included in price, on arrival at the gardens. Plenty of time to wander around, enjoy a guided walk, visit the new glasshouse and enjoy your picnic lunch.

Please note you need to bring your own lunch.

Then it’s on to Sapphire to get a good look at Coffs Harbour nursery, heaps of plants, pots and everything garden related. Please bring a box or tub if you think you might buy plants so they can be stored under the bus on the way home. Home approx. 4 to 4.30pm. Call Action Coaches to book on 6643 4354. Let them know if you will be hopping on at Grafton or South Grafton. Or call in and see them at 370 Fry St Grafton. Payment to be made to Action Coaches. For more information send an email to graftondistrictgardenclub@gmail.com or ring Jane on 0438 593032. Also find and follow us on Facebook.

GRAFTON SENIOR CITIZENS Next day bus trip is 14 October, to Byron Bay, & trip on Solar Train, & will be on sale, Aug meeting. The 8 day tour to QLD in August is in final organising stages, & reserves would be appreciated. Next meeting, Tues, 9 Aug, 10.30am, at Racecourse.

Enquiries, Sandra, 6642 7720.

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’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 ROYAL COLTS CRICKET CLUB REUNION Former Royal Colts cricketers and supporters will gather in Grafton for their 50th Year Reunion on 8/9 October weekend. In season 1972/73 these talented young teenagers from the four junior clubs in Grafton at the time- Norths, Souths, Easts and Westlawn initiated necessary change and opened a new pathway for junior cricketers to be able to enter 1st Grade. These 14,15 & 16 year-old players went about forming their own club, the Royal Colts so they could be given the opportunity to advance and develop their cricket skills at the highest level.

Most of those junior players involved in in the formation of the Royal Colts CC will be in attendance at the weekend celebrations.

Graeme Payne, now a well renowned Grafton artist and former Royal Colts, will register at the Crown Hotel at 11.30 am for the Welcome Lunch on Saturday 8th October followed by a visit to Ellem Oval Pavilion and barefoot bowls at Grafton Services Club in the afternoon. The dinner for Saturday night will be held at the same venue starting at 6.30 pm.

The plan for Sunday 9th October is to open with a breakfast at Vines, 9 holes of golf at Grafton Golf Club and a farewell lunch.

Interested past players, guests and cricket supporters are asked to contact Garry Ensbey (ph. 0403 033 227 or email gmensbey @ hotmail.com) of their intention to attend any of these activities, especially the dinner, by no later than 1st September, 2022.

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HASTINGS POINT COMMUNITY CHOIR Do you enjoy singing. Our repertoire covers a variety of music styles – both unison and part singing We would love you to join us.

New members needed. You will be made most welcome When: Tuesday Evenings from 7 pm – 8.30pm

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Where: Tricare Residential Village Community Room Tweed Coast Road, next to Shell Petrol Station. For more information, contact Jean Berry 0414 794 380 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.

KINGSCLIFFEKINGSCLIFF HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT KINGSCLIFF The Tweed Hospital, it recognises that the new hospital will be located south of Tweed Heads and residents in those areas may be interested in volunteer work when the new hospital opens.

The branch welcomes the opportunity to talk to those who are retired, unemployed or simply looking for a chance to give back to one of our most critical services – our hospital.

There is a range of jobs that can be performed.

The branch runs raffles, a gift shop, fashion parades, jumble sales and luncheons. People with cars are very important to the running of these operations to transport material to the various venues. The branch meetings are held monthly and the cost of membership is only $5 per year. There are some procedures that have to processed, such as police checks. Full vaccination is required for those volunteers who are working in the hospital. So the public in the Kingscliff area and surrounds are invited to talk to our volunteers about our UHA branch of The Tweed Hospital. For more information contact John on 0421 085 985.

KYOGLE

KYOGLE

HAPPENINGS ON THE HILL 4th August 2022 St James Anglican Church Op Shop is an integral part of the shopping and social community in Kyogle. We have been proud to have been able to accommodate people with this special shop for our community. As our “Team” are becoming older and not as able to continue with the needs the Op Shop requires, we are asking for men and women who would like to volunteer and to join our “Team” at the Church Hall on Mondays and Tuesdays from approx. 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Normally the clothes are brought up to the hall from the Op Shop to be sorted, washed, ironed, and prepared for sale, then taken back down to the shop. Our helpers, also care for the garden and outside upkeep of the Hall and Church grounds. We are a friendly group of people who also enjoy a lovely morning tea together and great fellowship, during our time at the hall. If you are interested in joining our “Team”, please contact: Charlie Lehman – Phone 0429 321 395, Margaret Armstrong 66 321 021 or M. 0487 330 284.

KYOGLE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Invites you to the opening of our most recent exhibition ‘Glimpses of Early Settlement’ Kyogle Museum 19 Bloore Street, Kyogle.

Phone: (02) 6632 3041 By email: khs.group1972@gmail.com P.O. Box 605, Kyogle 2474 KYOGLE COUNTRY MUSIC’S next get together is on Sunday 14th August at KYOGLE BOWLING CLUB at 11am. This is a fully catered event with meals drinks tea coffee all available. A $2 donation appreciated towards the cost of the Room Hire. EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME KYOGLE SUNSHINE CLUB Meets every Thursday at 9.30am. For more details contact 0499824274.

KYOGLE TIDY TOWNS FARMERS MARKET Held every Saturday morning in Stratheden Street from 8am -12. Come along grab some local fruit & veggies, experience all Kyogle has to offer. New Stall Holders welcome. Enquiries Anne 66321 851 LINE DANCING CLASSES Beginners are welcome – Kyogle every week Friday 5.30pm. All interested phone Lorraine 0418 264 489.

LION’S CLUB OF KYOGLE Meeting is held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at the Kyogle Lion’s shed from 6.30–7pm For more information contact Neville Moon on 66322233.

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LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC The next major group visit will be 27th August when the Museum hosts the Grafton Historical Motorbike Club for the close of the Annual Rally.

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LENNOX HEAD CWA Handy Craft Mornings on Mondays 9.30am12noon in the community centre at Lennox Head.

Call Jan on 66816150.

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 11am and includes an interesting speaker and concludes with a light lunch. An informal Coffee and Chat meeting is held on the third Monday of the month. The Club sponsors three students through The Smith Family Learning for Life scholarship program that provides educational items for disadvantaged Australian children. New members and guests are most warmly welcomed, and enquiries may be made to Enid 047187511 or Dawn 0466717435.

LENNOX HEAD EVENING VIEW CLUB Meets on the second Tuesday of each month upstairs at the Lennox Hotel at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. 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 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.

PROBUS CLUB OF LENNOX HEAD Meets 9.30 for 10 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

CWA LISMORE DAY BRANCH want ‘YOU’ in 2022. Our Branch Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, now at the Rochdale Theatre, 603 Ballina Road, Goonellabah.

Parking is available on both Ballina Road and Jubilee Avenue. Meeting time is 9:30am for a 10am start. WE WANT ‘YOU’ TO JOIN US for the opportunity to be involved with a wonderful group of friendly, interesting women of all ages. Have fun, make new friends, and be involved with the opportunity to contribute to fundraising for worthwhile Community causes helping women & children. PLEASE COME ALONG and experience for yourself the difference being a CWA Member could bring to you and your life. For more information call our President ALIISON KELLY on 0428 216 079. Great news!!! OUR CRAFT AND CRAFT LEARNING DAYS have recommenced at 41B WHYRALLAH ROAD, East Lismore. (just down from Wotherspoons). If you’ve ever wanted to learn beautiful Craft, come along and see what you think. Tea & Coffee are provided, but we ask that you bring your own lunch.

(Take-away food outlets are nearby). We always have wonderful Craft projects underway and love helping newcomers learn. Come along and meet friends, and enjoy fun and friendship whilst creating something beautiful. For more information call HELEN DARGIN on 0438 828 619. We look forward to meeting you.

EAST LISMORE BOWLING CLUB Community Bingo Tuesday night 7.30pm start.

20 games of bingo + progressive jackpot Neilson Street East Lismore. Everyone Welcome LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL

AUXILIARY Lismore Base Hospital Auxiliary Shop is BACK in the newly renovated Foyer of the Hospital.

We will be opening every Thursday to start with increasing days each month.

Anyone wishing to join our Auxiliary please contact the Secretary Rhonda on 0427251600.

We meet at the Goonellabah Workers Sports Club at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month.

We welcome new Members.

Networking could be the answer for you! Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays at 5.30pm. For more information contact Rita on 0413300578 or Gae 0412742095.

includes morning tea. No joining fees. For enquiries please call Jan 0431909760.

ROTARY CLUB OF LISMORE WEST INC Is in its 60th year and meets at the East Lismore Bowling Club each Thursday at 6pm. New members would be made most welcome. Further information available on 0428151934.

Poets and writers on the Tweed meet every Tuesday at the South Tweed Sports Club 1.30-3.30pm. Beginners welcome. Phone 07 5524 8035.

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.

SPRUNG Sprung!! is a registered charity and a not-forprofit community organisation that offers Dance, Theatre & Movement workshops and training to people with disabilities. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist our organisation in a number of ways including supporting our Tutors and Disability Support Workers; transcribing; catering; professional skills; technical support and backstage support. Our workshops and performances run in Lismore, Mullumbimby, Tintenbar and Lennox Head expanding to Ballina and the Tweed. Any interested volunteers can reach us here and for general information please contact us on info@sprung.org.au

LISMORE EMBROIDERERS GROUP Embroiderers Group. Meetings are 9.30am2.30pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 2nd Saturday of each month, at Crawford House, 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville. This is our new venue where 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 HIGH SCHOOL CENTENARY LENS PUBLICATION Due to floods devastating Lismore, the Lismore High School Centenary Dinner and other proposed functions have been cancelled.

However, the special publication of the Lismore High Centenary Lens publication is now available for purchase. For information, contact 0414 734 313.

LISMORE ORCHID SOCIETY INC. Lismore Orchid Society now meets 3rd Wednesday each month, 2 - 4pm at Richmond Tweed Regional Library, 6 Centenary Drive Goonellabah, (corner of Oliver Av and Centenary Dve).

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 1pm. Visitors are welcome. The clubrooms are usually open on Sunday afternoons from about 1pm onwards. We are primarily amateur radio enthusiasts and welcome persons interested in radio, electronics, astronomy and similar subjects.

For more details about the club and its activities see the club’s website: https://sarc.org.au/ MACLEAN

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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 MULLUMBIMBY MULLUMBIMBY

LISMORE SENIOR CITIZENS Meet at the Goonellabah Community Centre every second Thursday starting at 9am where we have morning tea followed by games bingo how etc we play cards Monday and Friday and play bowls Tuesdays and craft every second Tuesday afternoons come and join our friendly group you will be very welcome

MULLUMBIMBY BRANCH OF CWA of NSW (Country Women’s Association of New South Wales) is to meet on Wednesday 10th August 2022 in the CWA Rooms Cnr Tincogan & Gordon Streets Mullumbimby. Please arrive at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM start. All welcome and members please bring refreshments for a light lunch. Membership enquiries to Jen:- 66847282.

LISMORE TARGET RIFLE CLUB for .22 calibre rifles, meets Wed nights from 6.30 pm & the 1st & 3rd Sat of each month from 1.00 pm.

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).

MURWILLUMBAH MURWILLUMBAH

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 9:30am during School Terms. Children will be introduced to music, creativity and more.

They will develop gross 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. T: 02 6621 3200 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.

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.

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

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.

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: phone Bob Johnson (02) 6622 5792.

THE NORTHERN RIVERS COLLECTORS CLUB INC. are holding their 30th Antiques & Collectables Exhibition & Trading Fair @ the Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Saturday 13th August from 8.30am to 2.30pm. Entry Adults $6.00 Kids $1.00. There will be a valuer attending. There will be thousands of items for sale, Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Modern. The Rotary Club Of Mt Warning AM (Murwillumbah) will have a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, cakes, drinks etc. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support Inc. details 02 66779577 or 0439 779577.

POTTSVILLEPOTTSVILLE 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.

POTTSVILLE LADIES LIFEBALL Every Thursday morning 9.30am to 11.30am.

Pottsville Community Hall, $5 per session

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TWEED PATCHWORK GROUP meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at South Tweed Community Center from 9-1pm at 18 Heffron Street Tweed Heads south all beginners welcome phone Moira on 0418686643. A friendly group of people with common interest in seeing, quilting and related craft.

WOLLONGBAR WOLLONGBAR The next meeting of the WOLLONGBAR PROBUS CLUB will be on 18th Aug at the Alstonville Plateau Bowls Club, Deegan St at 10am. Can you identify the birds who visit your backyard? Come to this meeting and learn all about them. Also please remember to bring your money for the bus trip to Mullumbimby on 25th Aug. YAMBA

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YAMBA DAY VIEW CLUB Yamba Day View Club’s monthly luncheons are held at Yamba Bowling Club on 3rd Monday of month, starting 10am for 10.30am. Acceptance and apologies to President Lyn 66463164 by Friday prior to luncheon for catering purposes.

We hold a monthly social outing either for lunch or morning tea and visitors are always welcome.

YAMBA LIONS CLUB Yamba Lions Club’s meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month at Yamba Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm for 7.30pm. For further information, please contact the Secretary Peter 0417546097. Social outings also held at various time and visitors and new members welcome.

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NORTHERN RIVERS BUSHWALKING CLUB Are you interested in exploring the beauty that our region contains. The Northern Rivers Bushwalking Club offers a variety of activities for people of all abilities and ages in bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, qigong and social interaction. Visit our Facebook page or our website nrbc.org.au for more information.

NRCF WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRFC) is inviting Northern Rivers women to play an active role in empowering vulnerable women and girls in our region. The newly formed NRFC’s Women’s Giving Circle brings Northern Rivers women together to achieve equality and human rights for women and girls in our region, and enable them to realise their full potential.

Visit the Women’s Giving Circle nrcf.org.au/ womens-giving-circle/ on the NRFC website for more information and to join the Women’s Giving Circle. murbahcommunitygardens@gmail.com - follow us on Facebook #MurwillumbahCommunity Garden The NORTHERN RIVERS HASH HOUSE HARRIERS is a non-profit community group that is part of a worldwide organisation. The Hash House Harriers meet every Monday at 6pm for a run/walk from various locations around Lismore, Alstonville and Ballina. The run/walk lasts for approximately an hour, followed by friendship, banter and grub.

We are very friendly and welcome new members.

For more details email: nrhhh@freelists.org.

NORTHERN RIVERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Covering Wollongbar to Ocean Shores.

Meets 2nd Friday of each month at Summerland Farm, Wardell Road, Alstonville. General catch up & chat with the opportunity to join in a casual Q&A session with Rebecca, our Parkinson’s nurse. She will be there to answer any questions that you may have about anything to do with living with Parkinson’s or supporting or caring for a loved one. Maybe you want to know about symptoms, medication, treatments or services etc.

Rebecca is there to support us and help you manage your disease so that you live your best life. All those living with Parkinson’s Disease or those supporting them are most welcome.

Please RSVP Cheryl 0428286753.

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The Northern Rivers Times

August 11, 2022

78 SPORT NEWS

Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino – good for everyone Cherylee Gerrard never imagined she would get up early on a Saturday and run 5km.

Then her son Harrison was born and she realised that the free, timed 5km parkrun offered benefits for herself and son Harrison.

“Harrison is autistic,” Cherylee said.

“Parkrun has been something really good for him to get out and show him some new skills, new people, and new places.

“And it’s good for me too. It makes me push myself because if I say ‘do 5kms’, - I’m not doing it!”

Cherylee found like so many others that, walking, jogging or running 5kms at parkrun is much more fun when doing it with friends and

community.

“I do enjoy parkrun,” Cherylee said.

“It just winds up your weekend.”

She said the benefits are good for them both.

“It’s been nice to do it together and we have lots of adventures.”

Cherylee and Harrison’s parkrun adventures include: Cherylee has completed 181 parkruns, 109 at Redland Bay and 72 at various locations from Cairns to Coffs Harbour and hinterland parkruns around Brisbane Harrison has completed 77 parkruns 32 at Redland Bay and 39 parkruns at various other locations. Now aged six, Harrison has a PB of 37.58 seconds!

That’s the thing about parkrun. Yes it

starts at 7am; yes it’s a timed 5km – walk, jog or run, but its free,

non-competitive (except with yourself!) and you are doing it with

people of all ages and abilities from 5 years and upwards (under 5s can be carried or pushed in prams), and it’s friendly, supportive and fun!. Coffee and breakfast downtown tops off a great start to the weekend.

Whilst Harrison agrees he likes parkrun “Because Mummy likes it.”

He quickly described his favourite parkrun.

“I think it’s probably the one with the cover and the big slide with a zip line.”

Cherylee laughed, “He judges parkruns by their playgrounds,” Volunteering at parkrun is also a big part of the sense of community as the event depends on the help from volunteers.

When Cherylee

volunteers as Run Director Harrison makes sure he does his part.

“He comes with me to set up,” Cherylee said.

“He gets up and we go down there at 6 o’clock in the dark and set up the course”.

Harrison and Cherylee only need the letter ‘J’ to complete an alphabet of parkruns and achieve an amazing double.

“We’re aiming to complete our 100 and 200 parkruns respectively at the same time,” Cherylee said.

To see why this mum and son enjoy parkrun go to www.parkrun.com.au/ queenelizabethcasino/ or visit the Queen Elizabeth parkrun, Casino Facebook page or email queenelizabethcasino@ parkrun.com.

SPORTS RESULTS BALLINA MAHJONG 05th August 2022 Joy Lowien 1, Lorna Simpson 2, Jan Rhodes 3, Lesley Richie 4, Shirley Atkinson 5, Ronda Taylor 6, Gladys D’Anna , Wendy Thornton 7, Jeanette Howard 9, Pauline Kearney, Shirley Henry 10, Margaret Bryant 12, Gail McDonagh, Shirley Coleman 13, Kath Hubbard 15, Bev Lasater 16, Coral Lavelle 17, Kathy Pickles 18, Pam Farrell 19, Val Heinritz 20, Pauline Bolte, Susan Scott 21, Sally Lowry 23, Jan Henley 24.

Mahjong is played on Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road.

Enquiries for new players phone Vanessa on 66874181.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF 07-08-2022 The Monthly medal winner on Sunday was Bruce Yates with a net score of 29 on a count back from Gary Shephard also 29. The putting trophy went to D. Hampson with 19 putts and N. Rose won the players draw.

Nearest to pins:8th, 12th, 13th, 16th & 17th T. Jenkins. 9th, D. Diews.11th, G. Randall.14th, M.

Gooding.15th, G. Shephard.18th, Vinny.

Next Sunday’s event sponsored by Newstead Automotive Services Casino is yet to be determined with hit off from 6-30am till 7-30am and visitors are welcome to play.

CASINO WOMENS BOWLS Wednesday 3/8 The final for the club open pairs championship was played today, well done ladies it ended up an extremely close game. D. Skinner & H. Lavelle def N. Moran & M. Mead. The winners of the social game was: K. Jonsson, D. Grice & I. Watson def C. Doyle, J. Creighton & R. Skirrey.

On Wednesday 10/8 the 1st round for the minor consistency club championship will be played.

CHERRY STREET CROQUET CLUB ASSOCIATION CROQUET: B.Reddy P.Hume 8 d C.Woodlands G.Drew 7 L.Hardy 10 d B.Hardy 10, S.Hume R.Chapman14 d L.Sampson G.Porter 9 G.Drew 12 d S.Hume C.Woodlands 8 H.Young P.Hume 7 d B.Reddy L.Sampson 6

Cherry Street Croquet Club: Sonja Enzerink, Warren McDonald, Jan Allen, Joyce Perry, Over Eighty Northern Rivers Area Champions and Runners Up. Club Handicap Doubles Championships : R.Poynting D.Scott 11 d R.Chapman N.Poynting 3.

RICOCHET CROQUET: N.Poynting C.Edlund 13d P.Bolte J.Hannigan 10, R.Poynting 10 d C.Lane N.Watts 4 D.Scott G.Porter 10 d P.Doyle R.Chapman 7 Club Handicap Doubles Championships : H.Young M.Russell 10 d D.Jones. P.Scott 8 TOURNAMENTS: Northern Rivers Golf Croquet Championships.

OBE Doubles Alstonville: S. Enzerink, W.McDonald Alstonville 1st, J.Perry, J.Allen Lismore 2nd.

M.Russell, N.Watts,

J.Hill, E.Hildebrand, B.Duncan, S.Munroe, J.Hodgson, R.Glasson Equal 3rd.

Handicap Doubles Casino: P.Waters, S.Hambly Lismore 1st B.Philips, J.Cox Casino 2nd. D.Haydon, Judy Hartmann, J.Perry, B.Ryan 3rd, H.Young, J.Hannigan, S.Dally, D.Jones 4th, S.Oeding, L.Beattie, G.Drew, G.Porter 5th, B.Bill, M.Mitchell, L.Condon, M.Ayshford 6th.

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF Thursday 4/8/22 August Monthly Medal was played as well as the first round of our veterans championships.

These are played over four rounds with the best

three rounds to count.

However as you will see our field was not upto expectations but this was the first round so here’s hoping. Medal winner B McDonald. Vets winner W Lunnon, 2nd M Bruggy, 3rd P Brophy, free game J Voght, chicken/ball winners J Weaver, T McBurney, S McDonough, R Thorne, W Henwood, G Tait, L Clark.

Nearest pins 3rd/12th K Lloyd, 6th/15th J Weaver. Putting comp K Osborne. Remember golfers that only three rounds count so if you missed last week you are eligible to come and play the last three rounds. Golfers handicaps remain the same as their starting handicap for the entire event. Look forward to seeing you all there next week. As usual till then good golfing, Max EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS CLUB After a couple of difficult years our Evans Head Bowling Club was again able to host the Seafood Carnival this year with a different format. A number of teams from our District, as well as many visitors, enjoyed the Ladies Carnival held on

Wednesday 3-08-22.

Winners. 2W + 23 Alstonville team - J. Larkin, N. West, A. Marron, O. Souter.

Runners/up 2W+7 -Composite team- S. Carter, J. Sutcliffe, J. Similar, M. McDonald.

First Round +8 Composite team - E. Eaton, K. Currie, P. Freeman, P. Hammond.

Second Round +11 Evans Head team - L. Vidler, G. Marczan, P. Weller, B. Montague.

LISMORE WORKERS SPORTS BOWLING CLUB Tues. 2/8 Winners were Awilson, Jane Rose, Dpearce---Joan Rose, E Bullman, Greg Rose---J Jacobson, I Osbourne, Gary Rose Fri 5/8 Winners were, L Bryant, R Hoskin, J Fowler---B Wallace, W Partridge --Gary Rose, A Wilson Sat 6/8 Winners were- R Springall, K Smith, B Hutchinson---Joan Rose, R Hoskin, W Partridge ---G Clarhe, W Woods Ladies Championship singles-- R Partridge def D Smart Triples Joan Rose, M Moss, Jane Rose def J Davis, E Bullman, C Vanderwall

August 11, 2022

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SPORT NEWS 79

Rebels keep winning streak alive TIM HOWARD An excruciatingly close finish to the Group 2 Rugby League competition rounds has decided the top three teams after South Grafton clung on to withstand a fast-finishing Macksville 26-22 at Allen Gillett Oval on Sunday.

The Orara Axemen cut down front runners Woolgoolga to finish on top of table, with the Seahorses and Rebels level on 20 points.

The final games were round 5 catch up games.

With for-and-against points separating second and third, the Axemen left it until the last game to snatch the lead..

The Grafton Ghosts on 18 points were just two points further back, but did not play at the weekend as they and Nambucca were the only teams that played their May 22 game, resulting in 24-12 win to the Ghosts.

Rebels coach Ron Gordon will be hoping for a repeat of the July 10 result when the Rebels upset Woolgoolga at home 32-26 in a cliffhanger.

Gordon said his charges weathered an early storm

FINALS SERIES SCHEDULE Saturday August 13 McGuren Field, Grafton.

Elimination Semi-Final Winner to Minor Semi; Loser is eliminated.

1st Grade: Grafton Ghosts v Macksville Res. Grade: Grafton Ghosts v Nambucca Heads League Tag: South Grafton v Woolgoolga Under-18s: South Grafton v Grafton Ghosts.

Sunday August 14 Woolgoolga.

Qualifying Semi Final Winner to Major Semi; Loser to Minor Semi.

1st Grade: Woolgoolga v South Grafton.

Res. Grade: Macksville v South Grafton League Tag: Grafton Ghosts v Macksville U18: Nambucca Heads v Coffs Harbour

SCORES from the front runners, but but fought back from 16-6 down to be level at half time and extend the lead to 32-16 late in the second half.

But Woolgoolga showed its quality with two late tries to nearly snatch the game as the Rebels clung onto the lead.

“We showed great resilience, he said. “They threw everything at us, but the boys kept turning up.”

Gordon encouraged his team to play “Rebels football’.

“When we play Rebels

South Grafton 26: Brian QuinlinRandall 2, Keaton Stutt, Nicholas McGrady, Jordan Gallagher tries.

Grant Brown 3 goals def.

Macksville: 22: Dane Saunders, Ryan Atkins, Damien Carriage, Dane Saunders tries, Andrew Blair 3 goals football, we win,” he said. “When we try to mimic other teams it doesn’t go so well.”

The Rebels have been

following that formula for more three months since their last loss to the Coffs Harbour Comets in round 6.

Since then the Rebels have beaten all the front runners at home or away, finding a way to win in varying conditions.

Gordon said the four losses at the start of the season masked what he knew would be a competitive team.

“No-one really put any points on us, except the Ghosts in the first game of the season,” he said.

“Once we started to get some momentum,

Under 18s will start at 10.30am. This is to allow extra time in case of a draw. Other grades will follow immediately thereafter.

there’s not a team in this competition we can’t beat.”

But he said the Rebels needed to maintain their discipline and focus.

“As the table shows any of the top five teams can beat the other on their day,” he said.

The Grafton Ghosts play at home on Saturday against Macksville.

The Sea Eagles didn’t

enjoy their last visit to the Ghost’s home ground going down 28-20 just two weeks ago.

At the time Ghosts captain coach Todd Cameron, said it was an important win with the elimination final coming up.

He was sitting out that game and expected to name a much strong team for the final series.

Northern NSW Football signs MoU with Heartbeat of Football Northern NSW Football is delighted to announce it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Heartbeat of Football.

Media personality and football enthusiast Andy Paschalidis established Heartbeat of Football in early 2016 as a direct result of cardiac arrest events on the football pitch.

Heartbeat of Football, a not-for-profit organisation, promotes healthy hearts in sport via: - Awareness and education (player, participant and community programs) - Prevention (minimisation of health risks through simple screening checks) - Action (‘Rescueready’ defibrillators at all sporting fields around the country)

The purpose of the partnership is to reduce the incidence of unnecessary deaths while playing football through raising heart health awareness across NNSWF communities and stakeholders to help ensure a safe environment for participants.

NNSWF CEO David Eland said it was important to increase community education around CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators.

“We look forward to working together with Heartbeat of Football on some exciting initiatives and campaigns,” Eland said.

“We want to encourage adult community members to conduct heart health checks and encourage football clubs to have operational

defibrillators available and accessible for use during football activities.

“We have tens of thousands of participants that take to the field every week. So it is essential that our football community understands the issue and can take preventative actions to protect themselves and their families.

“What Andy and Heartbeat of football have achieved has been

fantastic. We are proud of this partnership and I look forward to seeing how it can help our football community over the next few years.”

Paschalidis, Heartbeat of Football founder and CEO, said: “This partnership with NNSWF is important as it further supports our objective of reaching more people and establishing a national footprint. A big thanks

to David and the NNSWF team for their commitment to HOF and to their whole football community – truly lifesaving!

“The impact of the floods on football and the wider community is devastating and our donation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to those clubs most affected by these, is our way of giving back to the football family.

The AED donation was made possible by the generosity of Tim Cahill, HOF Global Ambassador, who wanted to do something to support football across the region – he said it was a “no-brainer” and hoped it made a difference to those clubs and communities impacted by the floods” Paschalidis was at Lismore recently, along

with Chris Cahill (Tim’s brother), to present defibrillators to five clubs from the Football Far North Coast region to help launch the partnership.

The clubs included Lismore Thistles SC, Lismore Workers FC, South Lismore FC, Uki Pythons and Woodburn Wolves FC. NNSWF also funded one of the defibrillators to help ensure all defibrillators lost during the devastating floods earlier this year were replaced as part of its Flood Recovery initiative.

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill also sent a video message of support to the clubs.

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