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Winery futureproofs Shiraz...

Queensland’s oldest familyowned winery, Ballandean Estate, has started “futureproofing” its reputation for world-class Shiraz by planting 5000 Shiraz plants next to the Opera Block vineyard.

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‘Bubble’ expands

By Jeremy Sollars The Queensland-New South Wales ‘border bubble’ is set to expand from next week with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk appearing to be backing slowly away from her ‘Fortress Queensland’ approach to COVID-19.

As of next Thursday 1 October - and pending no surge of cases in northern New South Wales - from 1am on that day the shires of Bryon, Ballina, Glen Innes-Severn and Richmond Valley and the City of Lismore will join the ‘bubble’.

It means more than 150,000 residents from those areas will be able to apply for a Queensland border pass and if granted travel freely around Queensland without the need to enter quarantine, with Queenslanders likewise able to travel to those areas.

The move is timed to coincide with the school holiday period in New South Wales and

tourism groups on the Gold Coast have welcomed the move, having strongly lobbied the Premier for such a change.

“It means there’ll be 41 more postcodes added in, and these postcodes are in the 11 local government areas that sit along the Queensland-New South Wales border, plus the five new ones that I just listed,” the Premier told the media on Tuesday of this week.

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said Queensland Health had “not seen any cases along those border areas for quite some time”.

“We know that people who live along that border actually have a lot more to do with Queensland than they do with New South Wales, and we know the difficulties it’s caused those communities,” Dr Young said this week.

Dr Young also suggested this week that if the trend of no new COVID-19 cases in

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The Free Times also understands the deployment of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel on border crossings may be withdrawn within the coming days and weeks which will add to the pressure of police and transport officials who are currently rostered to perform checkpoint duties.

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Queensland continues the government would be able to remove those remaining restrictions that are in place for Brisbane and Ipswich”.

State MP for Southern Downs James Lister this week cautiously welcomed the change but said he was awaiting further details from the office of Dr Young and Queensland Health as far as any new conditions on border passes were concerned, as border residents had previously found such conditions to be complex.

Mr Lister said like most of the Premier’s COVID-19 announcements it was “political” and “timed for the media”, but also said “broadlyspeaking I welcome anything that’s going to improve economic activity”.

He told the Free Times he had most recently written to the Premier requesting more checkpoints be opened along the border from the Goondiwindi region and further west to allow movements of grain by road during the harvest period but was yet to receive a response.

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‘Future-proofing’ the vineyard...

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Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery future-proofed its reputation for world-class Shiraz by planting 5000 Shiraz plants next to the Opera Block vineyard at Ballandean Estate last week.

Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi said Ballandean Estate’s “awardwinning single vineyard premium Shiraz is sourced from the Opera Block’s oldest vines, planted in 1968, some of the oldest in Australia”.

“Fifty years on, these vines are bearing incredible fruit,” Leeanne said.

“However, the yield is considerably reduced, down to one tonne an acre.

“Optimal yield for production is two tonnes an acre.

“Dad (father of Queensland wine Angelo Puglisi) was itching to try out a new Shiraz clone on a block that we had lying fallow for the last five years, once home to cabernet vines.

“Shiraz is our signature varietal, and we wanted to ensure our ability to meet the market in years to come.

“The new vines will be bearing fruit next season, however, we will be knocking the first few yields off the vine to establish a stronger root system.

“By 2025, we should be seeing the first harvest.

“Such a brilliant week in the vineyard, with bud burst underway and all hands on deck!

“We’ve had Dad, myself, my sister Robyn, vineyard manager Robyn Robertson, Tash Banbury, Peter Wade, plus Jason Costanzo and his vineyard team from Golden Grove Estate getting their hands dirty with the planting, which took five days.

“In the next few months Ballandean Estate will be releasing its much-anticipated 50th vintage of Shiraz.

“Our cool climate Shiraz is a vinicultural jewel - 2018 was an exceptionally low-yielding

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Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi planting one of the 5000 new Shiraz vines. Front page photo - Robyn Puglisi-Henderson at work in the “Opera Block” Vineyard.

year – we have produced only 150 dozen of the Opera Block Shiraz for this vintage.

“The long ripening season and cold nights have delivered a delicate cool climate Shiraz, intense purple with concentrated berry fruits.

“We bottled this beauty back in 2019.”

The editor’s desk To suggest the coming Queensland election - due on Saturday 31 October - will primarily be a confidence vote in Annastacia Palaszczuk’s performance as Premier during the COVID-19 pandemic would be to under-play the many issues facing Queensland at the present time.

Indeed I have often felt in recent months that while COVID-19 dominates state and national news coverage - and to a large extent rightly - some of the other equally pressing matters are being overlooked, perhaps conveniently for politicians at all levels. And in a very real sense COVID-19 has become a handy excuse for inaction in many areas of government.

Queenslanders have strong opinions about the way in which the state government has handled COVID-19. But as well as COVID-19 they are also equally concerned about broader health issues, education, crime and long-term economic development and jobs growth and security.

And in regional Queensland, the outof-proportion dominance of Brisbanebased issues and a lack of attention to infrastructure development outside the SEQ corner is very much top of mind.

Not to mention the drought and water security in our own part of the state.

The Premier is a smart politician and she knows there is more than just COVID-19 on the minds of Queensland voters. But voters are just as smart and most of them believe all of our political leaders in this country - state and federal - are essentially posturing off the back of the pandemic, while maintaining a rather thin veneer of ‘bi-partisanship’.

Queensland elections are very much fought regionby-region and seat-byseat and this will be no different in 2020.

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22yo charged over crash

By Jeremy Sollars A man has been charged by police following the three-vehicle accident which claimed the life of Warwick business and community identity Greg Newey on Monday 14 September.

Brock Jules Hamers, 22, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and grievous bodily harm, and leaving the scene of an accident without obtaining help.

“The joint investigation between the Darling Downs District Forensic Crash Unit and Warwick detectives is ongoing with police continuing to appeal for information or motorists with relevant dashcam vision to contact them,” police said in a statement released on Tuesday of this week.

“Police would like to thank the Warwick community for their support and assistance during this investigation.

“Information and CCTV provided through various sources has provided a significant amount of assistance to the investigation.”

Hamers’ charges were mentioned in the Warwick Magistrates Court late on Tuesday of this week and he remains remanded in custody ahead of his next scheduled court appearance on Monday 7 December.

Mr Newey, 76, died when his Porsche sedan was struck by a Ford utility driven by Hamers at the intersection of Myall Avenue and Wood Street shortly before 4pm on Monday 14 September.

Mr Newey’s wife Beth was in the passenger

seat of the Porsche and remains in hospital in Brisbane recovering from serious injuries. She is understood to be in a stable condition but is likely to require an extended stay in hospital.

A police statement issued on the day of the crash said that at around 3.55pm “a Ford Falcon utility vehicle has travelled through the intersection of Myall Avenue and Wood Street and struck a Porsche travelling along Wood Street”.

The Neweys’ vehicle was overturned by the force of the collision and a third vehicle, a Commodore sedan, was also struck. The driver of the Commodore received first aid at the scene.

Details of funeral arrangements for Mr Newey are as yet unavailable.

Teenagers hospitalised Meanwhile a 16 year old Warwick girl this week remained in intensive care in Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital after suffering head injuries in a high-speed crash at Ormeau in the Gold Coast hinterland last weekend following a police pursuit.

The teen was a passenger in one of two vehicles that crashed into a creek bed during what police later described as a hooning incident.

It is understood a male teenager from Warwick and two teens from the Allora area were also involved in the crash and they were treated for minor injuries at Gold Coast Hospital.

Police - including the Ethical Standards Unit are continuing their investigations. Updates at www.freetimes.com.au

John Dee-China talks “continuing” says CEO Warwick’s John Dee abattoir was this week still awaiting the results of further testing of part of a beef shipment by Chinese authorities after China suspended exports from the plant three weeks ago.

China announced it would suspend exports from John Dee after claiming to have detected the substance chloramphenicol in beef from the export abattoir, one of War-

wick’s largest employers.

In synthetic form chloramphenicol is an animal antibiotic banned throughout most of the world, but can also occur naturally in stock feeds.

The Chinese authorities said the substance was detected during routine testing at the port of Ningbo but John Dee would not rule out the possibility of a “false positive” re-

sult having been returned, and had requested secondary testing of the beef in question in China.

Federal Agriculture Minister and Maranoa MP David Littleproud downplayed suggestions the Chinese claim is linked to current trade bans placed on Australian produce by China.

Both Mr Littleproud and John Dee CEO

Warren Stiff have said the Chinese government is entitled to suspend exports of any product it deems has not met testing standards but have also said the initial test results need to be confirmed through a secondary testing process.

Mr Stiff told the Free Times at the start of this week there was no further update and negotiations

Warwick man, 29, charged with murder, in custody The charge was mentioned in the Warwick Magistrates Court last Thursday and was adjourned for further mention on Monday 7 December 2020. Police were called to the Hope Street address around 5.30pm last Wednesday in relation to a disturbance and located the 54 year man deceased, with injuries they will allege were caused by a “long-bladed weapon”.

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Earth, fire and water

By Tania Phillips Stanthorpe Gallery director Mary Findlay is busy chasing down more walls hanging space with the annual Crisps Youth Art Prize attracting record numbers.

The event, to be held from 24 September to 18 October is now in it’s 30th year and has had the same sponsor for the very beginning.

“Crisps has been sponsoring this event for the whole 30 years it’s quite amazing,” Ms Findlay said.

“They have been with us every year and this year it looks like we are going to have more than 700 works from all of the schools in the districts - that’s from Wallangarra right through to Dalveen - all over including all of the main schools as well.

“It is so big this year we’ve had to actually

get extra walls in to hang it - that’s wild.”

The theme this year is Earth, Air, Fire and Water: Creating Art &Documenting Drought, Fire & Covid 19 on the Granite Belt.

“I went to ever single school and talked to the students and the teachers about the theme,” she said.

“What it is, is their response to all of the challenges that our community has had over the past three or four years.

“First of all we had drought, then fires and now we have had Covid 19 and we haven’t had water for all this time and it’s been really really tricky for our community. What I said to the kids was we listen to the news, we listen to everybody else but we never get is their perspective. We wanted to hear their stories through art and they have responded absolutely in

Jacquie Large and Les Fletcher two of the 71 active volunteers that are the heart and soul of the gallery.

an amazing way.

“Some of the stories were quite sad. We were talking about how we were feeling and a little Prep girl put her hand up and she said she was really scared during the fire. But we didn’t leave it on a negative note because it wasn’t about being negative, I said we’re survivors - the city people have had Covid 19 but they haven’t had fire and drought as well and look at us - we’re just doing it and doing it well, getting up and going to school. We’re positive and resilient and getting on with it.”

Ms Findlay admitted she was blown away by both the response from the kids and from sponsors the Crisp family.

“They have had a really tough year financially for business - none of the buses were going,” she said.

“I asked if they were okay for this year, I said I understand it’s been difficult and he (General Manager Dale Crisp) said to me “we’ve been doing it for 29 years I think we can do it for 30”. I asked if he thought about a theme - even though we kind of had the theme and he said “Mary I drive buses and you run an art gallery you make that decision.”

Ms Findlay said she would like to thank the Crisp family as well as all the students, parents and teachers who had made the event such a success this year.

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Treasury loan ‘re-finance’ offer to councils Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi says the council will examine an offer made to Queensland councils this month by the State Government to refinance local government debts to the Queensland Treasury Corporation.

Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said eligible Queensland councils “are being offered the chance to refinance their debt to an interest rate of less than 2 per cent, releasing up to $280 million a year in cashflow”.

“Councils are paying an average of 4.4 per cent a year in interest, and some up to 8.82 per cent a year,” Mr Hinchliffe said this week.

“The Queensland Treasury Corporation 20-year loan interest rate is currently sitting at 1.92 per cent a year.

“There are more than 50 councils eligible to apply to have their loans refinanced,

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which could release up to $280 million a year in cashflow across those authorities.

“Coronavirus continues to cut a swathe through health and economies across the globe.

“Because we acted swiftly and decisively to contain the virus, we are doing really well on the health front.

“Now we’re rolling out our plan for economic recovery and delivering it across the state.

“This opportunity for councils to refinance debt is part of that plan and is available to the councils that have debt with Queensland Treasury Corporation.”

Cr Pennisi said it was “early days” with respect to the re-financing option and told the Free Times factors to be considered would include the council’s current loan terms.

The SDRC has a current debt level of just under $20 million and has budgeted to pay off $1.7m in the current 2020-2021 financial year. The council last borrowed from the Queensland Treasury Corporation in 20132014 when it took on $5m to construct the Allora water pipeline.

Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Greg Hallam welcomed the re-financing move, saying many Queensland councils had been juggling high borrowing costs.

“Any move to reduce these costs and free up cash to help councils do more to protect jobs and stimulate local economies is welcomed,” Mr Hallam said.

He said it was now up to individual councils to decide “the best move for their communities going forward”.

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Queensland President Tony Brett said effective management of debt by councils was vital to their long-term sustainability and their ability to provide services and assets for their communities.

“Cash management has become very important in the past nine months with many councils seeing revenue streams reduce either as a direct outcome of COVID-19, or indirectly through councils supporting their communities with extended rates payment periods and reducing or waiving other fees and charges,” he said.

“The assistance offered by the Queensland Government to support refinancing existing debt to free up cash through lower repayments is definitely welcome news, and it gives councils the potential to enhance service delivery and reduce their overall interest costs.”

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‘Eco Expo’ in town

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Jerry Coleby-Williams turns his home-made compost. liams - he is so well informed. The other speakers- one is going to talk mainly on renewable energy, another will talk about climate change action and the third will look at the future of farming.

“Concurrently with the speaker program which is pretty much running 9.30am to 3pm we will have a whole heap of exhibits or stalls.

People will be showing various sustainable activities.”

There will be everything from an organic compost store to the Southern Down Regional Council.

This will be a Covid 19 compliant event and entry will be through a cold coin donation and for more information head to www.stanthorpeecoexpo.com.au.

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan this week celebrated the induction of 80 new officers to the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Sadly none of the new First Year Constables will be stationed in the Warwick, Stanthorpe or Border areas, with the majority being sent to major metropolitan areas.

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New South Wales Police are investigating the death of a Tenterfield man last week during a controlled burn bushfire hazard reduction exercise on a local property.

It is understood the man was involved in a vehicle accident which took place during the exercise and was unable to escape the vehicle before being overtaken by the fire.

The NSW Rural Fire Service told the Free Times it understood “the deceased was not a member of the NSW Rural Fire Service” and was a private property owner taking part in the exercise.

NSW Police are currently investigating and a report will be prepared for the state’s coroner.

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Gardening Australia presenter and suburban sustainability pioneer Jerry Coleby Williams is keynote speaker at the Stanthorpe Eco Expo to be held from 9am to 4pm on 3 October at the Stanthorpe Railway Station.

The ABC program’s Queensland-based presenter will be one of four speakers at the event covering Coleby-Williams is passionate and wellknown for his work in sustainability retro-fitting his own house in the Brisbane suburb of Wynnum to be an example of sustainable living in the suburbs.

While his presence may have people believing the event was just about gardens, even co-ordinator Sarah Hamilyn-Harris said it was more than that.

“It is a sustainability organic type of event some people think it’s a garden expo but it isn’t really,” Sarah said.

She said it had been inspired by similar events held by the Border Landcare Organic group which wrapped up at the end of last year after 16 years operation.

“It use to run 10 field days a year on all different aspects - food production, health, waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy - all of those topics,” she said.

“The Eco Expo sort of grew out of that it’s not the same committee or anything but instead of having 10 field days event it is one event to incorporate a lot of different topics around sustainability. Bringing it all into one event.”

The event will be broken up into two sections - a speaker program with four guest speakers for people to listen to as well as displays put together by a lot of local groups.

“We will have an outdoor stage and seating and we will have four speakers coming,” she said.

“The key-note speaker is Jerry Coleby-Wil-

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Bushfire recovery, Show funding Federal MP for Maranoa David Littleproud says a $50,000 funding boost from the Australian Government “will help pave the way for bushfire recovery on the Southern Downs by increasing local tourism attractions and boosting visitor numbers to the region”.

“The Recovery and Resilience through Public Art project and the Stanthorpe Street Party are two of the projects sharing in over $7 million in funding under the $10 million Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The Southern Downs community has shown incredible strength and resilience through a very challenging year, so I am proud to see this funding go towards meaningful projects that will attract visitors to the region and boost the local economy.

“This time last year Stanthorpe residents were battling the devastating summer bushfires, and with the COVID-19 pandemic putting the brakes on a number of events and tourism opportunities for the region, these projects and the flow on benefits to the community, will be a big step forward on the journey to recovery.

“The $30,000 in Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery funding will support the Stanthorpe Street Party, a new event encouraging friends and family to visit Stanthorpe and the wider community to celebrate the recovery and revival of the area.

“An additional $20,000 will go towards an art installation project extending the established public art trail.

“The Recovery and Resilience Through Public Art project will create five new and exciting public art murals in the Stanthorpe CBD. “The vital funding program will have positive impacts for bushfire-affected communities across the country.

“The Australian Government is committed to stick with bushfire affected communities for their long recovery journey and these grants are one very important support mechanism to get tourists back to affected areas - boosting local economies.

“I would urge every Australian to consider taking a regional holiday in a bushfire affected area.

“We know some of these areas were hit with drought, bushfires and then COVID-19.

“Australians can assist in the recovery of these areas by holidaying in these locations when they can.”

The grants program funded as part of the National Bushfire Recovery Agency Fund and is being administered by Austrade. For further information on the program visit: www.austrade.gov.au Funding for Shows ...

The Queensland Government says local shows across the state “will continue to delight, entertain and connect communities with 130 show societies and associations receiving

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David Littleproud. more than $2.1 million from the Queensland Government’s Show Societies Grants Program, to help conduct their annual show”.

Queensland’s Minister for Local Government Stirling Hinchliffe said the importance of the local show will be even greater in 2021, helping Queensland communities unite and recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

“The local show plays an enormous role in bringing communities together to meet, compare, compete and most importantly, connect,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“With many shows having to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, their return will give local communities a much-needed lift.

“The local show is such an important part of the fabric of our regions, towns and cities, and offer a terrific opportunity for locals to showcase their produce, livestock and workmanship.

“On top of that, they give local economies a boost right across the state.

“I appreciate the time and preparation involved in making each show a success and I applaud the work the show societies carry out, usually with limited resources.”

Across the region, the grants will assist Show Societies including: Allora Show Society Inc - $9524 Goondiwindi P & A (Show) Society - $14,366 Inglewood Show Society - $7736 Killarney Show & Rodeo Society Inc - $6150

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· Stanthorpe Agricultural Society - $16,744 · Texas Show Society - $9082 · Warwick Show & Rodeo Society - $17,084

“The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, and costs towards the construction and maintenance of showground assets,” Mr Hincliffe said.

“Additionally, Show Societies who own their grounds may use up to 50 per cent of their funding towards new infrastructure works that meet the required timeframe and program objectives.”

Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies (QCAS) General Manager, Trevor Beckingham OAM said the funding was important in helping the show societies deliver the shows.

“Many of the smaller show societies in particular, would find it extremely difficult to conduct their local show without this assistance from the Queensland Government,” Mr Beckingham said.

“I’d like to thank the Queensland Government for its ongoing support, which will help in opening the gates once again.”

The 2020-21 Show Societies Grants Program allocations range from just over $6,000 for small show societies up to more than $151,000 for the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland to conduct the Ekka. For more information: www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/ssgp

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Warwick’s ‘street art gallery’ is set to welcome a brand new work of art with painting underway on the back wall of Warwick Twin Cinemas.

The Southern Downs Regional Council says Brisbane artist Gus Eagleton is “transforming the blank wall over the next two weeks”.

“This exciting facelift is funded as part of a Works for Queensland project, which also includes new power supply for the exterior of the Warwick Town Hall to assist in the holding of events,” a council spokeswoman said.

“Street art is a stimulating medium that activates public spaces with visual assets as it enhances and layers the experience.

“Street art is essentially an outside gallery and it can turn blank walls into works of art, which gives people a new reason to stop and appreciate the urban form.

“Gus, who has painted extensively across southern Queensland, , holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Griffith University and his paintings are held in private collections in Australia, France and England.

“With over ten years of painting experience in the art/mural profession, Gus has worked both in Australia and overseas, producing works for Brisbane City Council, Queensland Rail, Scentre Group, Hutchinson Builders, Mirvac, as well as private clients and small businesses.

“Gus has been involved in many public art projects, murals and workshops.

“Anyone who wishes to view the process should be mindful that there will be cars in the area, to abide by the safety measures in place and as always, to observe social distancing.

“A huge thanks to Warwick Twin Cinemas owner Michel Kairouz for allowing his property to be the canvas for this first artwork and also for being incredibly proactive and helpful throughout the project.

“Businesses that are excited by the prospect of broadening Warwick’s Street Art scene can contact Council’s Economic Development Team to express their interest for any potential future projects.”

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Postal vote applications Applications for postal voting in the 2020 Queensland election opened last week but ballot papers will not be available until mid-October when candidate nominations close.

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Rose City Probus Club Social meet-up for active retirees! Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am at The Granary - Weeping Mulberry (at rear).

Scrumptious, generous morning tea, informative guest speakers. Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches. Opportunities for group travel to shows, destinations of interest. You’ll be made most welcome! Phone Roy: 4661 9728, Lola: 0427 560 084

Warwick Potters The Warwick Potters are open Tuesday and Wednesdays of each week 9am to 2pm. Children’s classes will recommence on the first Saturday of September. Parents must phone Raye 0402 307 637 with numbers prior to arrival for social distancing regulations. Email - info@ potters.org.au

QCWA Granite Belt The QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders meet once a month at 2pm on the last Saturday of the month. The next few meetings are as fol-

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lows: 29 August, 26 September, 31 October, 28 November.

We meet at the CWA rooms in Victoria Street, Stanthorpe. We have now been meeting for over 12 months, and provide an opportunity for women who would like to be part of the QCWA, but either work or are otherwise unable to make traditional weekday meetings.

Enquires to Dani on 0432 044 302.

Get Crafty ...

The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on your own projects, or learn new ones. Cost $5, please bring your own mug. For more info call Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

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Play Hoy on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 2pm.

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Play Lucky Numbers on the 2nd & 4th Monday at 10am. Ring Marg on 0458 444 101 to book your seat.

Disco & Dance Every Tuesday at 10am. Cost $10. To book ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot.

Family Fitness Every Monday at 4pm. Cost $10. Please ring Kerri on 0409 261 103 to book your spot.

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Lure Coursing Warwick Lure Coursing Club The Warwick Lure Coursing Club meets on the last Sunday of each month at the Henry Joppich Park, Wentworth Street. Lure Coursing is a safe and fun environment for dogs of all breeds and sizes to get some exercise. The next meeting will be held on Sunday 27 September with entries from 8.30am for a 9.00am start.

Bring your dogs and a picnic! It is necessary to wear closed-in shoes and to have dogs on leads. For further details contact Jenny Millen on 0412 752 220.

Friday 25 September Safe Soda presentation will be held on Friday 25 September at the Warwick RSL, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This is a free health presentation put on by Safe Soda. COVID-19 venue rules have made bookings a must, so please call Lisa on 0448 117 992.

it looks after assets it collects donations / contributions from parishioners it encourages government money inputs for any CHURCH activity it defends tax exemptions for any CHURCH activity it pays for the best lawyers and accountants it invests it cries poor it allies itself with the good work of the rest of the CHURCH it gives threadbare if any support to that rest of the CHURCH IT EXERCISES POWER AND INFLUENCE BASED ON IT’S MORAL PEDESTAL AND SPECIAL CONNECTION TO GOD IT OCCUPIES THE MORAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SPACE TO DEAL WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THESEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN IN IT’S CHURCH AND ACHIEVES • much silence • court battles against survivors still happening • a resort to law to help it be “moral” • failure to utter a meaningful apology • avoidance of support for survivors • defiance of values in it’s pedestal

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Monday 28 September Warwick Heart Support Group - To anyone interested in our group, we are having a get together at the RSL on Monday 28 September at 11.30 lunchtime. Please ring Jenny 4664 8173 or Kay 4661 5421 if you would like to join us.

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The Rotary Club of Warwick Sunrise big book sale will be on again over the long weekend 3rd/4th/5th October at 50 Albion Street next to Burson Auto Parts. Donations of good condition books and DVD’s can be dropped off at B and K motors or Olsen’s produce.

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informal AGM meeting on Monday 12th October at the Criterion Hotel, at 10.15am. All positions are declared vacant. To keep the Branch operating, we must have members on the committee. Details please phone Carmel on 4661 3136. Nominations can be taken off the floor on the day.

Saturday 17 October WARWICK ROSE CITY PROBUS CLUB ART & CRAFT EXPO Saturday Oct 17 th, 9am - 4pm, in conjunction with Regency Park Retirement Village Open Day. (Same weekend as Condamine Country Art Trail). Exhibitors / stall holders required. Ten categories - Cash prizes on offer for exhibitors. Proceeds to LifeFlight courtesy Rotary Club of Warwick. Info rosecityprobus@ gmail.com; phone Meredith 0448 612 232; Lola 0427 560 084.

Sunday 18 October Over 50s Social Club - noon, O’Shanley’s Hotel, 54 Clark St, Clifton. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com or phone Jen 0400 505 943.

Wednesday 21 October Car boot sale at Stanthorpe Showgrounds this Sunday.

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Light The Night Join with family and friends to ‘Light The Night’ on Saturday 10 October.

This year, Australians will come together to Light the Night in a new and special way as the Stanthorpe Light the Night’s 6th annual lantern lighting ceremony is thoughtfully re-imagined following the new world of COVID-19 restrictions.

Stanthorpe community members are invited to host their own Light the Night gatherings at home or at their preferred location with friends and family on Saturday 10 October.

By participating, you will join thousands

of other private events across the country to take part in a new virtual lantern lighting ceremony, brought to life via video stream. At 8pm, registered participants will be able to stream the official ceremony from lightthenight.org.au or via YouTube as well as explore a glowing map of Australia that will feature thousands of Instagram posts from across the country through the hashtag #LightTheNightAU. The map is already live at the website - lighthenight.org.au This year with no community events to be held, Light the Night will now light the night skies in lounge rooms, backyards, in hospitals and at local parks across the nation, with participants encouraged to follow all govern-

Coffee Van with snacks onsite, BYO chairs, drinks, snacks, toilets nearby. So come along, sit under the trees and enjoy some music and friendship.

Monday 12 October Warwick National Seniors Branch will have an ment restrictions and advice relating to COVID-19.

You are invited to register now and fundraise to receive an official lantern ahead of the night, or you can donate to the Stanthorpe Light the Night event by clicking on the link https://lightthenight.org.au/ and donating to the Stanthorpe event. You can choose how to ‘Light the Night’, by having a family dinner party, a sunset barbeque with close friends, a twilight picnic in the backyard or bedside in hospital with a loved one.

Everyone is invited to join in this special event that gives us all a chance to reflect, remember and share hope for a future free of blood cancer. Since Light the Night started in

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Australia 13 years ago, over 380,000 lanterns have been lit by people impacted by blood cancer, demonstrating how important this night is to the blood cancer community.

Car boot sale The Stanthorpe Showgrounds Car Boot Market has started up again after having been closed since February due to Covid-19. Our first one back was August 23 and our next will be Sunday 27 September. Usually the 4th Sunday of the month except for Christmas when we combine with Market in the Mountains. Our market goes from 8am - noon. Any stall holders could call Chris Robins on 0416 169 032 to book a stall inside or outside the Exhibition Centre.

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Free Musical Afternoon will be on Sunday 4 October at the Amphitheatre in Leslie Park from 1pm to 5pm. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment. Walk ups welcome, Covid regulations apply so if not well please stay home. Social distancing required and sign in with your details at the table provided.

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John Nankervis checks Doug Scott’s temperature while Mary Johnston looks on.

Bridge Club back in play Bridge is back in full swing, but under approved covid-19 safety conditions. All players are temperature tested and the number of participants is limited to 24 per session. The form players so far are Tony Hinde with two outright wins and one on handicap, followed by Jenny Smith with two wins. An improving player is Carla Hall with one outright win and one on handicap. Tom Graham won E/W on Monday in his first appearance since lockdown. He now has a 100% record to defend.

Board 23 from last Friday (pictured) shows the importance of good defence. The best

score for N/S was 4S making 12 tricks by Beverly Bonnell (South) for 680, while the best defence was found by Anna Rogers and Angus Macdonald, holding N/S to ten tricks for 420, which was the lowest score for N/S. East as dealer routinely opened the bidding with 1D, but N/S always reached 4S or 5S. When Beverly was declarer, West obediently led a diamond, won by dummy’s Ace. Beverly drew trumps and forced out West’s Ace. West then continued with a diamond, ruffed by South. East could have signalled for a switch to another suit by playing a highish diamond under North’s

Ace. Declarer was now in complete control and discarded dummy’s club four under the fifth heart. At another table, Anna led the Ace of hearts and then a small heart for Angus to trump. It was a simple matter for Angus to cash the Ace of clubs for a top score E/W. Even better for E/W would have been the sacrifice bid of 5C or 5D, which would have lost only three tricks. It doesn’t do to be too timid at bridge.

Results:Friday,18/09/20 (6-table Mitchell):N/S T. Hinde Jenny Smith (56.5) 1; B. Bonnell N. Bonnell (62.7) 2; J. Hegarty A. Jordan (51.3) 3.E/W D. Moran J. Rose (71.1%) 1; D.

Scott S. Valentine (54.3) 2; S. Goddard N. McGinness (50.0) 3. Handicap: N/S J. Hegarty A. Jordan 1; T. Hinde Jenny Smith 2; E/W D. Scott S. Valentine 1; D. Moran J. Rose 2. Monday, 21/09/20 (6-table Mitchell):N/S N. Bonnell T. Hinde (60.3) 1; J. Rose P. Campbell (58.0) 2; W. Milne J. Sipple (53.20 3. E/W T. Graham C. Hall (59.3)1; H. Ferrier H. Reeves (52.0) 2; B. Reid J. McKeen (51.5) 3.Handicap: N/S W. Milne J. Sipple 1; N. Bonnell T. Hinde 2. E/W T. Graham C. Hall 1; B. Reid J. McKeen 2.

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New look for spring

By Tania Phillips

@ STANTHORPE’S NEWEST GARDEN CENTRE

What’s happening in store for Spring Week?

THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER • Stihl representative in store • Searles representative in store

FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER • Rocky Point representative in store • Permaculture representative in store

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Spring is here - a time to spring clean, plant out the garden, do those repairs and generally spend a lot of time at the local hardware store.

In Stanthorpe that store is Stanthorpe Mitre 10 and it’s having a bit of a spring clean of it’s own as well as their very own Spring festival.

The well-known local landmark in Maryland Street is now owned by born and bred locals Melissa and Bill Kerr who took over the place just two days before Covid 19 closed the Queensland Border (the first time).

They have been slowly but surely been giving the hardware store a make-over, from the front door right through to their much bigger garden area and beyond. They are adding camping gear to the many things you can find there.

This week however is dedicated to spring. They started Spring week on Tuesday with a visit from the Makita and Blundstone representatives but there is still a lot to come - and of course it’s all Covid compliant.

“Stanthorpe usually has a garden festival but they aren’t having it this year so we thought now that we have our garden section up and running why don’t we do something to welcome spring,” Melissa said.

Today (Thursday) customers can come in and chat to the Stihl and Searles representatives while tomorrow it’s the turn of the Rocky Point and Permaculture experts.

Saturday is a big day with a sausage sizzle cooked by the Lions Club in the morning, the drawing of the big raffle - though there are give-aways all week. There will also be a coffee maker on Friday and Saturday selling coffee - 8am to mid afternoon both days.

Spend $100 or more during the week and go into the draw to win an Zippy-Scaff with guard rails.

“We bought into the business two days before they shut the Queensland Border in

New owners of the Stanthorpe Mitre 10 Bill and Melissa Kerr.

March,” she explained.

“We didn’t know what was going to happen but eventually we were made an essential service which was great and things have steamrolling along. It has been quite good and we’ve been supported by the local community quite well. Both us are local born and bread and we also have a building company called K&A Building. We bought the Mitre 10 as a stepping stone because eventually my husband wants to retire out of building. Seemed to be a good fit because I’m also off the land and from agriculture my parents are veggie growers and have cattle, sheep and goats. So it made sense and we have recently expanded the garden section which has been very well received.

“We would just really like to thank all of those people who have supported us.”

They receive a new delivery of veggie seedlings each week and have recently signed on with another supplier who grows commercial grade seedlings and are now selling individual seedlings.

“There is nothing worse than having to buy a Zucchinis and having to go home with a whole punnet of them,” Melissa laughed.

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New business is pumping

By Tania Phillips Experienced concrete pumper Nathan Stibbard decided now was as good of a time as any to start a new business and so GTL Concrete Pumping was born.

Named for his children Greta, Theo and Lily, Nathan took the leap of faith and started the business almost a month ago. GTL Concrete Pumping is now a family owned business, benefitting from Nathan’s experience in the business. He has a 32m Boom that can create ground slabs, footings, blockfill, piers, suspended slabs and much more.

“I have friends who are down in Victoria and they do the same thing and they are on level four and they haven’t stopped working at all,” he said of the risk.

“So that got me thinking, even if it did get really bad here again it should still be alright.

So, I thought, bugger it, it’s only money,” the laconic new business owner added with a laugh.

However, while it might have been considered a risk, it was a calculated one - this is a

business he knows well.

“I’ve done it for 15 or 16 years and then I had a couple of years off and moved out to Stanthorpe,” he said.

“It was actually my wife who suggested I should have a crack at doing it myself. I’d always thought about it but was too worried about making the jump. But I thought bugger it I’m not getting any younger so I’d do it and get to spend a bit more time with the kids.

“I am in Stanthorpe but we’re doing all over the Southern Downs and over the border - inside the bubble but I’ll go all the way out to Goondiwindi and out to Allora.

“Where the concrete trucks can’t back up and unload, I get it to where they can’t get it.”

He said he was hoping to establish a business that he could one day pass on and work with his children in.

“I have 15 years experience and all my paperwork and insurance is up to date,” Nathan explained.

For more information check out GTL’s Concrete Pumping’s facebook page.

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The Unsung Heroine

By John Telfer A young woman from Karara, Queensland, who died over 100 years ago lies at rest in a quiet section of the British war cemetery in Cairo, Egypt. What is so unique about this, is that she is the only female in this section buried among the many soldiers of the 1st Australian Imperial Force who made the supreme sacrifice at Gallipoli. She only wore a Red Cross uniform and cannot wear any campaign medals, but she died as bravely as any soldier buried there.

Her name on the headstone reads: “Avon Emily Costello 16th March 1919. Aged 28. Died serving her country with the Australian Red Cross”.

Avon Emilie Allan was born on 20th September 1890 at Bombala in New South Wales, the eldest of 8 siblings from the marriage of Mary and James Allan of “Strathyre”, Karara, who had moved from Bombala to Karara to run a sheep property in the district. It is unclear where Avon received her education, possibly by a Governess which was what many children received prior to the Education Act in Queensland.

Avon was an attractive young woman who fell I love with a dashing Lieutenant from the 11th Light Horse Regiment named Edward Costello, and, with the war clouds gathering over Europe they were married on 21st April 1915, in Brisbane, before Edward was called into the First Australian Imperial Force, to embark in June 1915 for the Middle East. Avon was taken back to the Costello home at “Sea-

Avon Emilie Costello, 1890 - 1919. goe” where she remained for 3 years while Edward fought in the desert campaigns attaining the rank of Major and winning the Distinguished Service Order after the decisive Battle of Semakh in 1917.

For the next 3 years, Avon busied herself in the Costello household and endeared herself to one and all, as well as getting heavily involved in the war effort with fund raising and as secretary of the Thane’s Creek Australian Comforts Fund and other like organisations.

Her co-workers described her as “someone

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who loved life, always busy, always bright.

Unfailingly cheerful and optimistic and one who could exceed in extracting the sweets of living from ordinary every day life”. Although she pined for Edward as they hardly had a honeymoon before he was called to serve, her life brightened when she received a letter from Edward telling her that he had secured a passage for her to Egypt so Avon, unaware of the dangers of living in a war zone immediately made efforts to procure a passport, and eventually sailed from Brisbane to Egypt in July 1918.

Avon arrived in Cairo in August 1918 and spent many happy hours touring the many historic sight with Edward, whenever he could obtain a release from his military duties. To Avon, this was a most happy time in her young life, but with Edward away on duty, she decided to offer her services to the Red Cross Society as soon as she had settled in Heliopolis, and was attached to No 14 Australian General Hospital where she worked with the soldiers in the wards. Avon’s Red Cross record said that. “Mrs Costello was a cheerful, willing and able worker and took charge of all departments of our hospital while their responsible Heads were indisposed, or were on leave”. When off duty, Avon went on a tour of the Holy Land with Edward whenever he could obtain leave, and other outings. Life was going very well for Avon as she loved working with the soldiers and it was while Edward was in Syria fighting a war, when tragedy struck in March 1919. An outbreak of the dreaded Smallpox disease broke out in the 14th Australian General Hospital. One of the 8 patients affected included Avon, and she was moved to the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Abbassia, Egypt. Nursed by two heroic staff nurses, Elizabeth Stephens and Lillian Alton, who risked their own health volunteered to nurse their friend Avon. However, sadly, she

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passed away on 16th March 1919 with her loving husband Edward, who had rushed from distant military duties to be by her side. It was reported that it took Edward 3 days to reach Port Said from Syria, and a further 3 hours by train to Cairo to be at her bedside.

Avon Costello, on the very afternoon of her death was laid to rest in the small British War Cemetery in Cairo. Her funeral was attended

by Edward and a small number of her friends where she was to be laid among the many courageous Australian and British soldiers buried there.

When the devastating news of Avon’s death reached her family at Karara, the grieving families of both Edward and Avon attended a Memorial service conducted by the Warwick Presbyterian minister, the Rev. W. Parton Shinton. It was held in the Warwick Presbyterian Church at Thane’s Creek attended by a large gathering of family and friends. He lamented: “We can only think with deep sorrow of the husband so tragically left alone in Egypt, of the parents of both and relatives bereaved, and of the wide circle of friends who mourn the loss of one who was the embodiment of a life that pulsated with youth, energy and the joy of living. The war has produced many tragedies.

This, surely. is one of them!”

It is always a tragedy that any Australian serviceman or woman who die in the service of their country has to be interred so far away from home and family, as did Avon Costello, who died as a result of her duties as a popular Red Cross volunteer. Although she did not die in battle as many of those she is buried among did, however, she surely deserves to be recognised as one who died in the service of her country as mentioned on her headstone, and the only accolade for her devotion to her patients is in the Commemorative Roll book at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, which recognises the names of those Australians who died during, or, as a result of wars in which Australia served.

It is hoped that this story is read by the people who have the power to allow Avon to be included on the Roll of Honour in her home town of Karara, Queensland, even though the only battle she fought was against the dreaded smallpox. She was undoubtedly a woman of extreme bravery to even enter a war zone, let alone work among the sick and injured. She did this for the love of her husband Edward, and for the benefits, comfort and support, she gave to those brave Anzacs in the hospital in Cairo. For her service to her country she should never be forgotten so it is very fitting that she lies interred among the soldiers that she gave so much help to. She is well and truly entitled to be remembered as the unsung heroine of Karara.

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3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:25 School Of Roars 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 9:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 9:30 Motherland (M l) 10:00 State Of The Union (M l)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:35 Rusty Rivets 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) 9:00 The Office (PG) 9:30 Black Books (PG) 9:55 Blackadder Goes Forth (PG)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:20 Octonauts And The Great Arctic Adventure 6:10 Love Monster 6:25 School Of Roars 6:55 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 The Stand Up Sketch Show (M) 8:55 QI (M l)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:10 The Wiggles World 4:35 Digby Dragon 4:55 Luo Bao Bei 5:35 Peter Rabbit 6:10 Love Monster 6:25 School Of Roars 6:55 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Live At The Apollo (M l)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:25 School Of Roars 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Staged (MA15+) 8:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 9:25 Upstart Crow (M s) 9:55 Back (MA15+)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:25 School Of Roars 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Insert Name Here (PG) 9:00 Sick Of It (M l) 9:25 The Trip To Greece 9:55 Frontline (PG)

3:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:35 Digby Dragon 5:10 Nella The Princess Knight 5:35 Peter Rabbit 5:55 Noddy Toyland Detective 6:25 School Of Roars 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:30 Friday Night Dinner (PG) 8:55 Archer (M) 9:15 The Young Offenders (MA15+) 9:50 The Letdown (M)

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Get It Together! 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud: Freeze a Jolly Spud Fellow 8:35 Get Blake! 8:45 Find Me In Paris: Gone 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:35 Detentionaire 10:00 rage Grunge Special (PG)

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep: Foxy Laddie 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 Good Game Spawn Point 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 9:10 Fruits Basket (PG) 9:30 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:55 Detentionaire: Band Of Heroes

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Top Chef Jr 7:40 Shaun The Sheep 7:55 Thunderbirds Are Go: City Under The Sea 8:30 Get Blake! (PG) 8:40 Find Me In Paris: Time To Face The Music 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal: Act 8: Minako - Sailor V (PG) 9:30 Detentionaire: From Bad To Wurst

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Top Chef Jr 7:40 Shaun The Sheep 7:45 Mighty Mike 7:55 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud 8:30 Get Blake! 8:40 Find Me In Paris 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:30 Detentionaire 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep: Fireside Favourite 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake!

8:45 Find Me In Paris: HighStakes Hip-Hop 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal: Act 10: Moon (PG) 9:35 Detentionaire: Date With Destiny 10:00 rage (PG)

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go: Up From The Depths (Part 2) 8:35 Get Blake! 8:45 Find Me In Paris 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir: Chameleon 9:55 rage (PG)

5:25 The Deep 6:00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 6:30 Horrible Histories 7:00 Deadly Pole To Pole 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 7:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:00 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Get Blake! 8:45 Find Me In Paris: Oh Brother 9:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 9:35 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir: Animaestro 9:55 rage (PG)

3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 Adventure Time (PG) 5:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Bring It On” (PG) (’00) Stars: Kirsten Dunst 9:30 Movie: “Easy A” (M s) (’10) Stars: Emma Stone 11:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 Miami Vice (M v,d,s)

3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:15 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5:45 Movie: “The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas” (G) (’00) Stars: Stephen Baldwin 7:30 Movie: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (PG) (’12) Stars: Martin Freeman 11:10 Heroes (MA15+) 12:10 Rivals (PG) 1:10 Robot Wars (PG)

3:00 The Xtreme Collxtion (PG) 4:00 Liquid Science (PG) 4:30 BattleBots (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Bedazzled” (PG) (’00) Stars: Elizabeth Hurley 7:30 Movie: “Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby” (PG) (’06) Stars: Adam McKay 9:40 Movie: “Step Brothers” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: John C Reilly 11:50 Heroes (MA15+)

3:00 Movie: “Curious George” (G) (’06) Stars: Frank Welker 4:40 Movie: “City Slickers II” (PG) (’94) Stars: Jack Palance 7:00 Movie: “Ghostbusters” (PG) (’84) Stars: Bill Murray 9:30 Movie: “Identity Thief” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Jason Bateman 11:45 Movie: “Joe Dirt” (M) (’10) Stars: David Spade 1:30 Surfing Australia TV 2:00 Westside (M)

3:00 Pokemon The Series Sun & Moon Ultra Legends 3:30 Ninjago (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 5:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows” (M) (’11) Stars: Robert Downey Jr 11:05 The Big Bang Theory (M) )

3:00 Pokemon The Series Sun & Moon Ultra Legends 3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 5:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Ghost In The Shell” (M n) (’17) Stars: Scarlett Johansson 9:30 Movie: “Life” (MA15+) (’17)

3:00 Pokemon The Series Sun & Moon Ultra Legends 3:30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu (PG) 4:00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 5:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 5:30 Malcolm In The Middle (PG) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Young Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Super 8” (M l,d) (’11) Stars: Elle Fanning 10:45 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

3:10 Antiques Roadshow 3:40 Movie: “Cage Of Gold” (PG) (’50) Stars: Jean Simmons 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M) 9:30 Botched (M n,mp) 10:30 Chicago Med: Timing (M v) 11:30 My Strange Addiction (PG) 12:30 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping

3:15 Antiques Roadshow 3:45 Movie: “The Green Man” (G) (’56) Stars: Alastair Sim 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Poirot (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Green Mile” (M) (’99) Stars: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt 12:15 Antiques Roadshow 12:40 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping

2:50 Movie: “Follow That Dream” (G) (’62) Stars: Elvis Presley 5:05 Movie: “The Bridge At Remagen” (PG) (’69) Stars: George Segal 7:30 Movie: “Schindler’s List” (M v,l) (’93) Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley 11:30 Movie: “The Night Has Eyes” (M) (’42) Stars: James Mason, Wilfred Lawson 1:00 Home Shopping

3:00 Movie: “The Colditz Story” (G) (’55) Stars: John Mills 5:00 Movie: “The Way West” (PG) (’67) Stars: Kirk Douglas 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Movie: “Cape Fear” (M v) (’62) Stars: Gregory Peck 11:15 DCI Banks (M v,d) 12:15 Explore 12:30 My Favourite Martian 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Belles Of St Trinians” (G) (’64) Stars: Alastair Sim 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Grantchester (M v) 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M) 10:40 The Killer Affair (M v) 11:40 ER (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Footy Classified 2:30 Home Shopping

2:00 Miss Marple (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Divided Heart” (PG) (’54) Stars: Yvonne Mitchell 5:25 The Rockford Files (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 Poirot (M) 10:40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M v) 11:40 My Strange Addiction (PG) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow 1:00 Home Shopping

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Big Job” (G) (’65) Stars: Sid James 5:20 Heartbeat (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (PG) 11:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (M) 12:00 My Strange Addiction (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Footy Classified (M) 2:30 Home Shopping

2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 Mighty Planes (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 11:30 Brit Cops (M d,l) 1:30 Cry Wolfe (MA15+) 2:00 Disappeared (M) 3:00 Fatal Encounters (M) 4:00 Redrum (MA15+)

2:30 Mighty Planes (PG) 3:30 Mighty Ships (PG) 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia 10:30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG) 11:30 Mighty Ships (PG)

2:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:00 Sydney Weekender 3:30 Creek To Coast 4:00 Weekender 4:30 Building The Dream 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (PG) 12:30 Escape To The Country 1:30 Sydney Weekender 2:00 Creek To Coast 2:30 Weekender

2:30 SA Weekender 3:00 Reno Rookie (PG) 3:30 Special: Towards Tokyo: Olympic Games Sydney 2000 Moments That Moved Us 6:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Secret Homes (PG) 9:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 Mighty Rivers (PG) 11:30 River Monsters (M l) 12:45 Casino Confidential (M l) 1:30 House Of Horrors (MA15+)

2:00 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:45 Criminal Confessions (M) 11:45 World’s Most Amazing Videos (M v) 12:45 A Crime To Remember (M) 3:00 Fatal Encounters (MA15+) 4:00 Redrum (MA15+) 4:30 A Crime To Remember (M)

2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 TBA 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (M v) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v) 10:50 Hospital (M) 12:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 12:30 Swamp Murders (MA15+) 2:30 Cry Wolfe (M) 3:00 Fatal Encounters (M) e

2:30 Mighty Planes (PG) 3:30 TBA 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner (M v) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Jonathan Creek (M v) 11:40 Mighty Planes (PG) 12:50 Dates From Hell (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Redrum (MA15+) 4:30 A Crime To Remember (M)

2:00 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG) 3:00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots (PG) 3:30 Outback Truckers (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Picker (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen” (M v,l) (’03) Stars: Sean Connery 10:45 Movie: “Congo” (M v,l) (’95) Stars: Laura Linney

1:50 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG) 2:50 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots (PG) 3:20 Outback Truckers (PG) 4:20 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:20 Storage Wars (PG) 5:50 American Pickers (PG) 6:50 Movie: “Hot Shots!” (PG) (’91) Stars: Charlie Sheen 8:30 Fat Pizza: Back In Business (MA15+) 12:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 1:30 Zoltan The Wolfman (PG)

1:30 Cricket: T20 International Women: Australia v New Zealand *Live* From Allan Border Field 5:00 Towies (PG) 5:15 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Hot Shots! Part Deux” (PG) (’93) Stars: Charlie Sheen 7:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Django Unchained” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Jamie Foxx 12:00 Hard Knocks (M)

2:30 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 3:00 Fishy Business (PG) 4:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Full Custom Garage (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Men In Black 3” (PG) (’12) Stars: Emma Thompson 10:40 Movie: “Universal Soldier” (MA15+) (’92) Stars: Jean Claude Van Damme

2:30 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots (PG) 3:00 The Weekend Prospector (PG) 3:30 Blokesworld (PG) 4:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lucy” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Scarlett Johansson

2:30 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots (PG) 3:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 4:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 4:30 Highway Thru Hell (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 9:30 Demolition NZ (M) 10:30 Scrap Kings (PG) 11:30 Goldfathers (PG)

1:30 Cricket: T20 International Women: Australia v New Zealand *Live* From Allan Border Field 5:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (M v) 9:30 American Dad (M) 10:30 Family Guy (M v) 11:30 American Dad (M) )

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission: Impossible (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 9:30 Seal Team (M v) 11:30 NCIS (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Hawaii Five-O (M v)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission: Impossible (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Walker, Texas Ranger (M) 10:30 Elementary (M v) 11:30 CSI: Miami (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Hawaii Five-O (M)

1:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 2:00 Planes Gone Viral (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:00 Which Car (PG) 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Supercars: Highlights 11:20 NCIS (M v) 12:15 Law & Order: SVU (M v)

1:00 Family Feud (PG) 2:00 Escape Fishing With ET 3:00 Hotels By Design (PG) 3:30 Healthy Homes Australia 4:00 Pooches At Play 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 10:30 MotoGP 2020 Catalunya Grand Prix 12:00 Supercars: Highlights

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission: Impossible (M v,s) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 9:25 Law And Order: SVU (M) 10:20 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix 11:20 NCIS: New Orleans (M) 12:15 Home Shopping

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission: Impossible (M v,s) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 CSI: Miami (M) 10:25 Elementary (M v,d) 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 NCIS (M v) 3:15 Jake And The Fatman (PG)

1:00 WIN’s All Australian News 2:00 Mission: Impossible (M v) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 MacGyver (PG) 12:10 Home Shopping 2:10 Hawaii Five-O (M) 3:10 MacGyver (PG)

1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 Cheers (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Two And A Half Men (M) 11:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show (M)

1:00 Charmed (PG) 2:00 Cheers (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Friends (PG) 11:30 The Late Late Show With James Corden (M)

11:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 12:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 1:00 Frasier (PG) 2:00 Man With A Plan (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 5:00 Will & Grace (PG) 6:00 Columbo (PG) 8:00 Kojak (M v,d) 9:00 Spyforce (M v) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:30 This Is Us (PG) 3:30 Family Ties (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping

10:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 11:30 Neighbours (PG) 2:00 Happy Together (PG) 3:30 Murphy Brown (PG) 4:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 5:00 Will & Grace (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Gogglebox (M) 10:00 Friends (PG) 12:00 Fam (PG) 12:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The Flash (M v) 4:30 Home Shopping

11:00 Charmed (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Cheers (PG) 2:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 3:00 Becker (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Two And A Half Men (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG)

11:00 Charmed (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Cheers (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Becker (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 Mom (M s,d)

11:00 Charmed (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 Cheers (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 Becker (PG) 4:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls (M s)

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Basketball NBA Spotlight: Muggsy Bogues 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 James Cameron’s Story Of Science (M)

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Basketball NBA Spotlight: Los Angeles Lakers 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Sex And Love: Christiane Amanpour (M l)

4:05 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:30 Inside Job (PG) 6:30 Only Connect (PG) 8:15 Stargate SG-1 (M) 9:05 Fear The Walking Dead (MA15+) 10:00 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (MA15+) 10:30 Cycling: UCI Road World Championships *Live* 1:00 Dateline 1:15 Trixie And Katya Show (MA15+) 1:45 Most Expensivest (MA15+)

3:45 France 24 English News 4:15 Insight 5:10 Yokayi Footy 5:45 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 6:35 Abandoned Engineering (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Lord Of The Flies” (M l,v) (’90) Stars: Balthazar Getty 9:10 The British In Bed (M s) 10:00 Lost Boys Of Taranaki (MA15+) 10:30 Cycling: UCI Road Championships *Live* 1:00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista

3:50 ABC America: World News Tonight 4:15 This Week With George Stephanopoulos 5:15 Basketball NBA Spotlight 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:25 Difficult People

4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Basketball NBA Spotlight 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Scientology And The Aftermath (M) 9:20 Venus: Let’s Talk About Sex (MA15+) (In Danish)

4:00 PBS Newshour 5:00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista 5:10 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 5:40 Alone (PG) 6:30 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 Cycling: Fleche-Wallone: Men’s And Women’s Race *Live* 12:45 Boy Racer (MA15+) 1:10 Venom (MA15+) 1:40 Kebab Kings (MA15+) 2:35 France 24 News In English From Paris

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Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services Thursday, 24 September, 2020 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES 15

TV GUIDE FreeTimes.com.au THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 ABC 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Planet America [s] 10:30 Australian Story [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 2:00 Kiri (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 8:30 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (Part 1 And 2) (M l,v) [s] 12:55 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:00 Gardening Australia [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:25 Sammy J [s]

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 ABC 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] 10:30 QI [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Great Acceleration (PG) [s] 1:55 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: Telling Tales (M v) [s] 10:00 The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Virus [s] 11:25 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 12:00 rage (MA15+)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 ABC 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Grantchester (PG) [s] 1:15 Father Brown: The River Corrupted (M) [s] 2:05 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 2:35 Further Back In Time For Dinner: The 1920s (PG) [s] 3:30 Escape From The City: Hunter Region NSW [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Australian Story [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders: (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Father Brown: The Curse Of The Aesthetic (PG) [s] 8:20 The Split (PG) [s] 9:20 Endeavour: Nocturne (M v) [s] 10:50 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 11:50 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29 ABC 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 10:45 Living With Fire [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Split (PG) [s] 2:00 Innocent (M l,s,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (M l) [s] 8:30 Further Back In Time For Dinner (PG) [s] 9:30 Lockdown Stories (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Q&A [s] 12:05 Wentworth (M l,d) [s] 1:00 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 1:45 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:00 Gardening Australia [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:30 7.30 [s]

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 ABC 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:40 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Innocent (M l,s,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 9:00 Utopia (PG) [s] 9:30 Planet America [s] 10:05 QI (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Four Corners [s] 11:50 Media Watch [s] 12:10 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Killing Eve (M s,v) [s] 1:45 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:00 Gardening Australia [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:30 7.30 [s]

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 ABC 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 3:20 Howards End [s] 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 Australia Remastered [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M) [s] 8:35 Grantchester (PG) [s] 9:20 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:10 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 10:55 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 11:40 Endeavour (M v) [s] 1:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:00 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail (M l,s) [s] 5:00 Insiders [s]

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28 ABC 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Accident (M) [s] 2:00 Innocent (M l,s,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Further Back In Time For Dinner: The 1930s (PG) [s] 12:10 Wentworth: Nothing But The Truth (M l,s,v) [s] 12:55 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:00 Gardening Australia [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:30 7.30 [s]

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8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 9:00 Gogglebox (M l) [s] 10:00 Program To Be Advised 10:30 This Is Us: Storybook Love (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 The Masked Singer USA: Super Sneak Peek (PG) [s] 10:00 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 8:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 9:00 Destination Dessert [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club [s] 1:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Hotels By Design [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 9:50 One Born Every Minute (M) [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Supercars: Highlights [s]

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Programs [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 8:00 Pooches At Play [s] 8:30 The Living Room [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Farm To Fork [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:30 Hotels By Design (PG) [s] 3:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] 3:30 Which Car [s] 4:00 Supercars: Highlights The Bend [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story (Part 1) (M) [s] 9:00 FBI (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 NCIS (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story (Part 2) (M) [s] 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 10:00 Drunk History Australia (MA15+) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack (MA15+) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Mona Lisa (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Masked Singer USA (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull: Forfeiture (M) [s] 9:30 Bull: Parental Guidance (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Maltese Falcon” (PG) (’41) – A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 9:45 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:15 Program To Be Advised 11:45 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:45 Blindspot: Upside Down Craft (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 8:30 Movie: “Forrest Gump” (PG) (’94) – The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75. Stars: Tom Hanks 11:30 Program To Be Advised 1:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders: Made In ... (M v) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) [s] 5:00 NBC Today [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill Golden Rose Day [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Creek To Coast [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Guardians Of The Galaxy” (PG) (’14) – A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Stars: James Gunn 10:00 Movie: “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (M v) (’18) Stars: Dylan O’Brien 1:00 The Zoo [s] 1:30 Harry’s Practice [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 My Greek Odyssey (PG) [s] 5:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s]

7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Border Security - International (PG) [s] 1:30 Cricket: T20 International Women: Australia v New Zealand *Live* From Allan Border Field [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 All New Monty: Guys And Gals (M) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 9:30 Inside Belmarsh Prison (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Autosy USA: Michael Landon (M) [s] 11:30 Why Can’t We Sleep? [s] 12:30 Medical Emergency (PG) [s] 1:30 The Zoo [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 3:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 4:00 NBC Today [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Perfect Day” (PG) (’06) Stars: Christopher Lloyd 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: SemiFinals 1 (M) [s] 9:15 America’s Got Talent: Results Semi-Final 1 (PG) [s] 10:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:45 Absentia: Aggression (MA15+) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:15 Black-ish: Fifty-Three Percent (M) [s] 12:45 Black-ish: Blue Valentine (M) [s] 1:15 A Moveable Feast [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Into The Woods” (PG) (’14) Stars: Anna Kendrick 2:30 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: SemiFinals 2 (PG) [s] 9:15 America’s Got Talent: Results Semi-Final 2 (PG) [s] 10:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:45 The Goldbergs: Pretty In Pink (PG) [s] 11:15 The Goldbergs: Girl Talk (PG) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:15 Grey’s Anatomy (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance” (PG) (’18) Stars: Sasha Rojen 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol: Burning Rubber (PG) [s] 8:00 Highway Patrol: Crusher!

(PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Commuter” (M v,l) (’18) Stars: Liam Neeson 10:45 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:15 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:15 Movie: “Sam Churchill: Search For A Homeless” (M v) (’99) Stars: John Schneider 2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Beauty And The Reef (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block: Bedroom And Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys *Live* From TBA [s] 9:45 Golden Point (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Prison Girls - Life Inside (M) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Easy Eats [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life (PG) (’16) Stars: Griffin Gluck 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters *Live* From TBA [s] 9:45 Friday Night Knock Off [s] 10:35 Movie: “Southpaw” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal 1:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 The Avengers: Dead Man’s Treasure (PG) [s] 5:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Animal Tales [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra Saturday [s] 12:00 Rivals (PG) [s] 12:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Teams TBA [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Teams TBA [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “San Andreas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 9:45 Movie: “Limitless” (M) (’11) Stars: Bradley Cooper 11:40 Movie: “Don’t Breathe” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Stephen Lang 1:15 Murdering The Nanny (MA15+) [s] 2:05 Home Shopping 5:30 Wesley Impact [s]

6:00 Animal Tales [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Lightning v Vixens *Live* From USC Stadium, Sunshine Coast [s] 3:00 NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Block: Bedroom And Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:30 See No Evil: Hell On Wheels (M) [s] 11:30 Grand Hotel: Curveball (M l,v) [s] 12:20 Rivals (PG) [s] 12:50 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:20 Explore: Scenic Cruising [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Animal Tales [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway [s] 1:30 The Block: Bedroom And Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 8:40 Celebrity IOU: A Mom’s Renner-vation! (PG) [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:10 100% Footy (M) [s] 11:10 Lethal Weapon: Bali (MA15+) [s] 12:05 Tipping Point [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Easy Eats [s]

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Celebrity IOU: A Mom’s Rennervation! (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 8:40 HalifaxRetribution (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Bluff City Law: When The Levee Breaks (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Timeless (M) [s] 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Big Cats (PG) [s] 2:00 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 8:40 Australian Crime Stories: The X Factor (M v) [s] 9:50 Murder Calls: Stephen Dempsey And Ezzedine Bahmad (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 New Amsterdam: Sanctuary (M) [s] 12:10 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (M n) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Easy Eats [s]

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Over The Black Dot 3:00 Vitamin Pills: Miracle Or Myth? (PG) 3:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 9:20 Secret Life Of Death (M l) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M l,v) (In French) 12:35 Fargo (M l,v) 2:30 Gadget Man 4:30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M s)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 Drain The Pirate City (PG) 4:35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 5:55 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of The Railway: The Deadly Liverpool To Manchester Railway (PG) 8:25 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Mrs McGinty’s Dead (M) (In French) 12:30 Fargo (MA15+) 2:30 Gadget Man 4:35 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M s)

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Mediterranean From Above (PG) 3:45 Australia With Julia Bradbury: The Red Centre 4:15 Russia’s Wild Sea 5:15 Chris Tarrant - Railways Of The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Royal Deeside (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of Christ’s Tomb (PG) 9:25 Movie: “The Last Temptation Of Christ” (M s,v) (’88) Stars: Willem Dafoe 12:25 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Murder Party (M l,v) (In French) 2:05 Fargo: Aporia/ Somebody To Love (MA15+) 4:00 Gadget Man: Staycation/ Shopping

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: Best Of Tour De France 2020 4:30 Russia’s Wild Sea 5:30 Inside Hitler’s Bunker: The Last Archives (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Ancient Superstructures: Mont Saint Michel (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 Watergate: The Burglary (PG) 9:25 Watergate: Coverup (PG) 10:15 Tennis: French Open 2020 *Live* From Roland Garros 4:00 Food Safari Portuguese 4:30 Food Safari Vietnamese

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People: The Ultimate Machine (PG) 3:05 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 4:05 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: Mystery Of The Sphinx (PG) 5:00 Tennis: French Open 2020 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 How The Victorians Built Britain: Saving The Nation’s Health (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Look Both Ways (M) 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:30 Tennis: French Open 2020 *Live* From Roland Garros 4:00 Food Safari Indian 4:30 Food Safari Greek

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People: Life Story (PG) 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Adil Ray (PG) 4:05 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: Lost World Of The Cyclops (PG) 5:00 Tennis: French Open 2020 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret: Matthieu Heimel And Kerry Stevenson (M) 8:30 Insight: Cheating Death (M) 9:30 Dateline: Nirvana For Sale 10:00 The Feed 10:30 Tennis: French Open 2020 *Live* From Roland Garros 4:00 Food Safari Chinese 4:30 Food Safari Italian

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 US Presidential And Vice Presidential Debates 2020 *Live* 12:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People (PG) 3:05 Dateline 3:35 Insight 4:35 Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness (PG) (In English/ Hindi) 4:50 Lucknow (PG) (In English/ Hindi) 5:00 Tennis: French Open 2020 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Arabia With Levison Wood (M) 8:30 Hillary: The Hardest Decision (M l) 9:35 The Good Fight (MA15+) 10:30 Tennis: French Open 2020 *Live* From Roland Garros 4:00 Food Safari Thai 4:30 Food Safari Lebanese

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like agriculture to The Granite Belt create local jobs Irrigation Project and build- sales and progress the next - better ing infrastructure,” Dr Lynham said known as Emu Swamp in stage of this imporer to its next milesto Dam - has moved clos- ment released to the Free Times this a state- tant piece of infrastructure “As well as carryin week. ne, with the Queens for the Granite Belt g out this import “After a strong COVID community,” Mr Taylor Government this land work, it has been ant -19 health respon week said this week. heartening to see se, phase” of water sales announcing the “final we can now focus on that the team enjoy their time in “We are asking these plan, with a $50 bilto 51 proposed irrigato the Granite Belt, as agribusinesses to lion infrastr has commenced. firm their long-te they enucture guarantee con- gage with the commu rs rm contract with to support nity and take munities and jobs the scheme, of our region’s Tenders for constru across Queensland. com- which will also allow us to wonderful offering advantage validate the pipelin during their “Emu Swamp Dam design and move as part of the region’s ction of the dam - seen e stay in Stanthorpe,” Mr Taylor will forward provide long-te with said. water rm water security agribusiness custom necessary apto 51 provals. plan - are yet to “As GBIP nears constru ers and be announced but ction, we are able the water ing benefits to the region. bring wide-reachsales have been describ confirm the new “We expect to have release date for the all water sales con- sign and Dam Deister for Natural Resourced by Queensland Min“It is expected to create firmed by the end Construct Tender of next month.

250 jobs during conwill be the ning of February, as a “critical milesto es Dr Anthony Lynham struction, and 700 “Importantly, the with the Pumps and beginnew full-time agricult ne in the constru completion of this Pipeline ction of and supporting jobs the 12,000 megalit ure will be a phase Design Tender to be announced re Emu Swamp Dam”. in significant step shortly after. wellbeing of the local the region, to boost the ground towards breaking “Once Dr Lynham - who finalise on construction of d, construction will community. last week announ the dam. begin, resulting in new jobs impending retirem ced “The Palaszczuk “Once for ent from state politics his the Govern operati region. ment has comonal, the election due on “GBIP is renewing at mitted $13.6 million to provide water security Emu Swamp Dam will Saturday 31 Octobe its Cultural Heritag for irrigators by guaran “involved irrigato Dam, with an advanc kick start Emu Swamp teeing r agemen e Mansaid t Plan (CHMP) and rs would finalise a monthl ed release of $6 million we are currently in their water fast-track the allocation agreem to water allocati y average of 90 per cent of their the process of welcom project. ents for the dam ing nominations on. and pipeline project located eligible Aboriginal from “The collective Parties (as defined south-west of Stantho “It is a significant

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Watching from space Satellites in space and a network of groundbased sensors could be used to monitor the quality of Australia’s inland waterways, reservoirs and coastal environments.

A 12-month scoping study for the new technology is part of a mission under development called AquaWatch Australia.

The AquaWatch Australia mission, being developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is one of a number of missions - large research initiatives - aimed at solving Australia’s greatest challenges.

They are focused on outcomes that lead to positive impact, new jobs and economic growth. In this case ensuring we can maintain and manage water quality - our most important and vital resource.

Natural events such as toxic algal blooms, the contamination of drinking water, and excess runoff from irrigation all present a significant influence on the health of our inland and coastal waters.

Having real-time data about these events and our waterways supports water managers in monitoring and managing water quality.

Data gathered from space provides critical insights about water quality, however, currently available Earth observation satellites only provide 60-70 per cent coverage for major Australian water bodies.

And while the quality of some inland waterways is monitored directly by testing, this data isn’t routinely combined with satellite data.

To fill this gap, AquaWatch aims to complement existing systems and build a comprehensive national monitoring system using an extensive network of ground-based sensors placed throughout Australia’s rivers and waterways.

These sensors would work together with purpose-designed Earth observation satellites

to deliver real-time updates, predictive analytics and forecast warnings to water managers.

During the initial scoping phase, CSIRO and SmartSat are collaborating with partners from the research sector, government agencies and industry including the University of Queensland, UNSW Canberra, Curtin University, Frontier SI, Water Research Australia and SatDek. Partnerships with international partners will also be explored.

SmartSat CEO Professor Andy Koronios

Professor Koronios said.

“We think the project has great potential to deliver two-fold benefits of improving water quality management as well as creating new skills and job opportunities in Australia across a range of industries.

“AquaWatch is a cornerstone of SmartSat’s research portfolio, which focuses on developing technologies to help solve some of Australia’s biggest challenges.”

SIRO’s Centre for Earth Observation Director Dr Alex Held said this early phase consultation will engage with collaborators from across industry, research and government.

“We want to work directly with water agencies, community leaders and industry to better understand the challenges faced in water health monitoring,” Dr Held said.

“Working with our project partners we will analyse the core elements required to establish an integrated space infrastructure network and create the domestic technical capability to build it.

“This will help inform the development of future local advanced manufacturing opportunities, water modelling and Earth observation data analysis and applications.

“The outcomes could lead to a step-change in Australia’s national water quality information delivery, supporting decision makers in water agencies, local communities, water utilities and commercial water users to provide safe drinking water and manage this precious natural resource.”

AquaWatch also has potential to monitor coastal wetlands, aquaculture farms, riparian vegetation and terrestrial biodiversity, mine sites, mangroves and coral reef environments.

At the conclusion of the initial AquaWatch scoping phase, CSIRO and SmartSat expect to have a framework for future development of the mission.

said the AquaWatch scoping phase will include assessing the current range of water quality monitoring programs across Australia, and identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies, advancements and adoption of new space technology to safeguard our water resources.

“As well as monitoring the health of our inland rivers, dams and waterways, the project aims to grow the industry and create new job opportunities across the environmental data services sector, primary industry and agriculture and support drought resilience efforts,”

Livestock markets summary...

By Ross Ellis, McDougall & Sons The markets for cattle over the past two weeks have seen consistent prices for the available cattle, low numbers has seen the export buyers with limited options, whilst the processor and feedlot/back to the paddock buyers are keeping the market firm.

Yearling steers back to the paddock bringing 500c- 550c Heifers making 370c- 516c Trade steers brought 380c-440c Trade heifers brought to 411c Cow numbers have been down but good heavy cows made to 275c to average 250c for the two sales.

The promise of rain should see all buyers keen to shore up numbers in the next two sales.

Lamb numbers were also up and down as the last of the old season lambs make their entrance with a few signs of early suckers on

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the market. As in the cattle supplies, the ewe lambs back to the paddock are setting the pace with a top of $213 made as lambs averaged $140 per head over the fortnight. The processors are still looking for the 18kg DWT

- 23kg DWT lambs and any stylish, finished lambs and competitive in the $170-$195 range. Light feed on or back to the paddock lambs are making the market very healthy as lightweight lambs are making up to $145.

Mutton is in short supply but processors are quick to jump on quality offerings. Ewes topped at $158 and trade wethers topped at $170.

Pig and calf numbers are still in the low range with many on lookers trying to source calves. They are in the $130-$250 range depending on type and weight. Pigs are firm with heavy sours, pork and bacon making good returns.

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Ag lending study results Better understanding and more structured pricing could help mitigate the effect of climate risk in lending, according to a new study

by Monash University.

As farmers across the world continue to experience financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the study showed borrowers in drought-prone areas were charged more interest on their bank loans than borrowers in other areas. The effect is substantially higher for borrowers in the food industry.

Using a sample of US private bank loans from 1984 to 2016, the research from the Monash Business School found a business in the food industry with a loan of around US$402 million paid more than US$280,000 each year in additional interest, compared to a borrower in a low drought-prone area.

However, they found a better understanding of drought risk by lenders by banks can lower this risk premium for agricultural borrowers.

While the study is based on US data, the researchers say these lending measures could also benefit Australian farmers.

Dr Viet Do, Dr Hannah Nguyen, Professor Cameron Truong and Dr Tram Vu from the Department of Banking and Finance, and Department of Accounting, in the Monash Business School contributed to the research titled ‘Is drought risk priced in private debt contracts?’. It was published in the International Review of Finance.

Dr Vu said the team is already looking to

extend this project into the Australian market.

They have already reached out to a number of Australian financial institutions, the Bureau of Meteorology and Australian farming groups to investigate how drought risk could apply to future lending models.

“The vast majority of Australian agricultural businesses are family owned and they often have very strong equity on the balance sheets.

This is because farms are inherited through several generations and equity accumulates over time”, Dr Vu said.

“But lenders today are looking at how drought conditions affect borrowers, espe-

evaluate the severity and frequency of abnormally dry periods.

While the study shows US borrowers couldn’t avoid the drought risk premium entirely, it was possible to mitigate it.

“Drought-affected borrowers appear to receive more competitive pricing when acquiring loans from more experienced banks”, Dr Do said.

“Borrowers with easy and affordable access to capital markets, for example, investmentgrade borrowers, also faced a lower premium for their drought risk exposure compared to unrated and non-investment grade firms.”

Dr Nguyen said policymakers in Australia and across the world must consider the impact of weather and climate risk on borrowing costs in order to design subsidy programs for vulnerable groups of borrowers in the agricultural sector.

While integrating weather and climate change risks into the lending process, Professor Truong said the lending process could prove to be challenging, with tools and best practices not yet established.

“Australia’s agricultural sector is reeling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic - for some, it might take years to recover. It’s important that Australian lenders take financial and emotional hardship into consideration should they implement a drought risk policy to ensure they don’t place additional burden on our farmers,” Professor Truong said.

cially those in the food industry, and the additional layer of risk this poses to both parties.

Lenders then attach an interest premium to this new factor.

“Drought is a relatively new type of risk and lenders are still learning to price it appropriately. However not all banks price drought risk equally. For example, less experienced lenders, in trying to protect their exposure, may have a tendency to overprice drought risk, leaving farmers at a huge economic disadvantage.”

The study used the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) to measure drought - the most widely used index in climatology research to

Farm, small business loans deadline approaching Farmers and farm-related small businesses have two more weeks - up to Wednesday 30 September 2020 - to take advantage of twoyear interest free loans from the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) before the drought-related loan terms change.

Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said now is the time for farmers and farmrelated small business to submit their loan applications in order to qualify for the interest free period.

“There are just two weeks left to submit a completed loan application and supporting documentation to qualify for the interest free period,” Mr Littleproud said.

“These loans have been critical in helping farmers and small businesses facing hardship due to the drought.

“Drought Loans assist farmers in preparing for, managing and recovering from drought.

“The loans can refinance existing debt, fund activities such as replanting and restocking and operating expenses.

“AgBiz Drought Loans assist small agriculture dependent businesses manage through drought.

“The loans can refinance existing debt or pay for operating expenses.

“For Drought and AgBiz Drought loan applications made from the 1st October 2020 onwards, the terms will revert to five years’ interest only and five years’ principal and interest.

“The Government announced the twoyear interest free terms for these loans in November last year in response to the severe drought conditions that were being experienced in many parts of the country.

“I understand that parts of Australia are still experiencing drought and it will also take a number of years to recover.

“The variable interest rate for Drought and AgBiz Drought Loans has dropped to 1.92 per cent effective 1 August 2020 - the variable interest rate for farming loans is at a record low for the RIC and provides valuable savings with interest repayments.

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‘Mates’ lend a hand Grazier Darren Marshall credits the advice of a trusted friend with overcoming tough decisions in the face of Australia’s worst drought in history.

Mr Marshall was in the process of converting a property near Warwick into ideal pastoral land when years of poor rain brought things to a standstill.

“There were a couple of years there it was too risky to establish the needed medics to renew the pastures. We couldn’t do anything and this time last year was certainly the worst of it,” he said.

Knowing a misstep could end in ruin, he consulted his local ‘Climate Mate’, Paul Webb - the man on the ground for the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland Government’s Northern Australia Climate Program.

Picked for their knowledge of the industry and their capacity to network and communicate with producers, Climate Mates share regionally specific climate and forecast information as well as gather feedback on research and product development.

“I’ve known Paul for a long time, and we were talking my options. The information he shared was really beneficial for me to make decisions as to where to move the cattle and when,” Mr Marshall said.

“Together we looked at the data on rain and pasture growth predictability. Based on that I moved the cattle to a different property with a better outlook.

“It’s meant that a few months on, things are back on track and look really good.”

The Northern Australia Climate Program is a partnership between the Queensland Government, Meat and Livestock Australia and the University of Southern Queensland to help producers manage drought and climate risks.

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The Mount Lindesay Road is the major thoroughfare between Queensland’s southeast corner and the Tenterfield region.

Tim Bonner, a local farmer and tourist operator, spoke to Mr Joyce about the importance of this road to the recovery of businesses along this corridor.

He outlined the devastating impacts that the border closures have had on businesses.

Mr Bonner expressed his fear for the ability of tourist operations - who have suffered the cumulative effects of drought, bushfire and most recently the pandemic - to recover.

“We need all the Government support that can be mustered to help this area recover from the border closures”, Mr Bonner told the gathering.

“We support the need for Queensland to protect its citizens.

“However, the hurt these responses have caused our businesses just over the border in NSW can’t be underestimated”.

Wendy Bell, a member of the Border Mountains Tourism Association, asked Mr Joyce to advocate for the border area regarding COVID recovery funding that has been promised by the Federal Government.

The Australian Government’s Assistance for Severely Affected Regions and Sectors is a fund aimed at assisting communities and industries most significantly affected by the Coronavirus outbreak to recover.

The Border Mountains Tourist Association presented Mr Joyce with a recovery initiative that outlined all of the Association’s priorities in regards to helping tourism recover along the border.

The Association sees the Mount Lindesay Road as the key to this recovery and Mrs Bell expressed the Association’s gratitude to Mr Joyce, Tenterfield Shire Council and in particular local Councillor Gary Verri for the work that has been done in upgrading the road.

Mr Joyce told the gathering he was happy to take the district’s issues back to Canberra and advocate on their behalf.

He said that much had been achieved in a short time and only 7kms of bitumen were required to complete the sealing of the Mount Lindesay Road.

He expressed his determination to continue to push for the upgrade of all key east-west roads along the coast and the Mount Lindesay Road was definitely one of his priorities.

Mr Joyce and Mayor Peter Petty officially opened the new upgrade with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Recovery Initiative, prepared by the Border Mountains Tourism Association, outlines the needs of the tourism industry along the Border Mountains between Mount Lindesay and Bald Rock.

This initiative caters for the three major categories of tourism in this area, adventure tourism, eco-tourism and heritage tourism.

It is the result of a combined vision of Tenterfield Shire Council, the various Village Progress Associations and tourism operators within the region.

It is hoped that outlining and sharing the needs of tourism in the area as it recovers from the last three years will help attract the necessary government support.

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Spring gardens bloom The Annual Garden Competition is still being held by the Horticultural Society as is the Floral Window Competition. Over the years these have been hugely successful and the only time the garden competition was put into mothballs was during the world wars, both first and second. Before someone corrects me on that I know that there were some flower shows held during those times as fund raisers with the proceeds going to the “comfort fund”.

While the spring Flower Show may have been mothballed for this year the garden competition has not fallen victim to the current health restrictions and the gardens in Warwick are looking great despite the dry conditions.

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By Casey O’Connor The NRL is down to the wire now with round 19 done and dusted and just one round of fixtures remaining.

Of course, Minor Premiers Penrith have had the J.J. Giltinan Shield in their keeping for several weeks and at the end of this round will finally get their hands on the prize.

However, they will be much more focused on the big prize (the Premiership trophy) now that it is only a few weeks away.

It really has been a remarkable season and the NRL is close to pulling off what many said was the impossible back in April.

It has not been done without plenty of sacrifice from the players and the club staff.

I reckon there should be some special trophy minted this season for the Warriors because if it was not for their buy-in and willingness to pack up and move, not just states but countries, we would have all been twiddling our fingers for the past 20 weeks.

The clubs and players who have entered into player loan deals for the season also deserve a wrap.

Although one, two and three on the ladder are set in stone there is plenty of interest surrounding four and five and also further down the ladder from six through to eight as who finishes where and what the implications are for semi-final match ups. Who plays who won’t be known until the end of the final round.

And of course, who gets to own the wooden spoon could still be turned upside down.

I thought it was great to see that banter between Craig Bellamy and Cameron Smith during the Storm’s win over the Tigers as Smith finally passed his coach and mentor’s try scoring record.

Smith cheekily gesturing to the coaches box and Bellamy flipping Smith the bird. Bellamy was caught on camera and a little sheepish in his press conference that his action had been recorded. I thought it was great. To me it showed just how much mutual respect this pair have for each other and their genuine friendship. Anyway, it was good to see the human side of two ornaments of the game.

Ricky Stuart let his frustration get the better of him during the Raiders game against the Warriors hurling a plastic water bottle in disgust.

You are never left wondering what Sticky is feeling, he is one who wears his hear on his sleeve.

At the back end of a tough season for everyone I thought it was great to see these blokes are human and not PC robots.

- Casey (So last week’s good mail on the possible new Broncos CEO proved to have caught plenty of people out including Spin. There has been little chat about the appointment since and news on the coaching position has also dried up. The wheels of change often turn more slowly than people would like and I think there are many machinations still to unfold before we have some concrete results to these two questions. Left field may be looking more promising than ever.)

Mr GOLFLINK ONTO BIG WIN A field of 59-Sporters found their way to the starting tee in the Hawker Road Function Centre trophy event at the Warwick Golf Club this past week.

The winner, with a massive 48-points, was Anthony Seidl, a relative newcomer to Sporters. Left in his wake, was the remainder of the field however it was Chainsaw Al Mathews, with a score of 40 points, who got close enough to claim the runners-up spot. Matthews was unlucky - his score under normal circumstances would have been a winner. Anthony Seidl, playing off his brand new 16 handicap, has a strong family connection to the Warwick Golf Club through his late father Frank, a long-

Winner of the Newley Memorial Brendan Barker (l) and Stanthorpe Club Vice Captain Ian Henderson (r) obviously caught a touch of Spring fever on the course last Saturday. The pair are pictured enjoying themselves at the trophy presentation. time Sporters member.

It was a great win by Anthony.

Unfortunately, someone always wants to rain on your parade. In this case it was Mr Golflink who was right on to that great score and reduced Anthony’s handicap from 16 to 10 in one fell swoop! Ouch.

The ball rundown looked like this:- Craig Burgess and Ian Skillen (39), Daffy Hynes/Peter Tomkins (38), Darrell Bain and Phil Economidis (37).

NTP’s: Mike Hoskin at five; the Loin King at seven (still moaning about Dr Who taking skin(s) off him), Kerrin Delaney at the ninth and Sam McLennan at the 16th.

Pro Pin on the 11th - Sam McLennan four balls, Kevin Worth three balls, Anthony Seidl two balls, Kerrin Delaney two balls. Pro pin on 13 - The Loin King (a bit happier now!), Evan Pfeffer two balls, and Peter Hynes one ball.

On Wednesday (23) - Sporters played for the Bells Butchery trophy (look for those results in Spin next week). Next Wednesday (30 Sept) play will be for the Hawker Road Function Centre trophy.

A final reminder for members to keep this Sunday free for the Charity Day Golf Day cosponsored by Elders Insurance and our Greenkeeper staff. Proceeds will benefit of our popular bar manager Nathan Bell, who is doing life pretty tough at the moment through ill health.

The event has been well supported by sponsors and will be in a Two-Ball Ambrose format, with some 7am time sheet spots still available.

The main field will be off with a shotgun start at 11.30am.

If you have not already done so, find a partner and get your names on the time sheet to help the Bell family with their mounting medical expenses.

And our golf thought for the week from our man on the ground:- ‘Smart people learn from their mistakes’. Brandon Mull (unless you are a slicer)

PERFECT SPRING CONDITIONS Spring has well and truly sprung and golfers are certainly enjoying playing in awe-

some conditions. That was certainly the case Wednesday when 26 of the Warwick ladies teed off to play in the Kentucky Fried Chicken 4BBB Stableford.

The continued sponsorship of one of the club’s longest sponsors is greatly appreciated.

It was congratulations all round to Janine Stewart and Joely Singleton who took the line honours with a fantastic score of 48pts. Janine continued her winning form from the previous Saturday, and Joely was in-form after a welldeserved holiday.

The team of Zell Crook and Patricia Eastwell were day’s runners-up. The pair combined well to register a score of 45pts. The following four pairs in the ball rundown were:- Annice Payne and Tub Ingall (44), Yvonne Pinington and Ellie Casey (43). Lovely to see the aunt and niece combination of Marge Burley and Tracey Farrell having their first game together and recording a score of 43. Janet Davis and Melanie McLennan (42). On Saturday the ladies played the Coffee Club Warwick Flag Event with an awesome trophy up for grabs. Thank you to Petula and the Coffee Club gang for such great sponsorship.

It looked as though conditions were going to favour the early starters once again. That was until the final group of the day. Anne Lyons had a big smile on her face when she teed off on the first for the second time with five shots to spare. As it was getting quite cold out there, Anne’s marker decided once they passed the existing flag position with shots to spare, it was game over.

What an awesome round with Anne winning with 65 nett, Danielle Seibel was second (69 nett) also making it down the first hole again.

So it was Anne who took home The Coffee Club Voucher, Danielle, the runner-up a club voucher and the balls in the run-down went to Joely Singleton, Annice Payne (71), Jill Barnes (72), Gwen Mills (73).

These players, collecting in the extra ball run-down were Melanie McLennan (73),0 Molly Scotney (75), Tub Ingall (76) and Dianne Evans (77)

This Saturday, the ladies play a Single Stableford 18/9 hole off the White markers kindly sponsored by Warwick Sandstone. On Wednesday the ladies will tee off in one of their favourites a Single Stableford sponsored

by Sporters.

A reminder that this Sunday is the annual Greenkeepers’ Day. It is an 11.30am Shotgun start for the popular Two Ball Ambrose Event.

With proceeds benefiting Nathan Bell and his family.

Best of luck to Roslyn Darton who will be playing in the Gertrude McLeod competition, at Surfers Paradise On Monday.

BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD FOR SUMMIT Members of the Summit Bowls Club and the hard working Committee are busy preparing to host seven sections of the Southern Downs Men’s Singles on Saturday.

Twenty-one players have nominated to play in the sectional play at The Summit and a further nine players will play in the Inglewood sectional play.

The sixteen best performed players will then play in the post sectional play on Sunday at a venue to be advised.

Club members are advised that social players will be welcome Saturday afternoon.

Twenty-two players played social bowls Saturday afternoon. The cards are as follows - Paul Zamprogno, Adrian Jackson and Jamie Zamprogno (21) v Brian Brown, Quinton Stanley and Alex Mattiazzi (16); Rocky Thompson, Wayne Thomas and Aaron McInnerney (17) v John Graham, Kurt Empen and Brian Wilmot (9); Rod Newlands, John Cook and Cliff Jones (15) v Tillio Zamprogno, Phil Davis and Elesio Zamprogno (13); Pam Moore and Frank Taylor (18) v Tina Schubert and Tony Schubert (12).

Nominations are open for the Men’s B Grade Singles and the Men’s Club Pairs. The men’s pairs will be played on Saturday, 31 October and Sunday 1 November.. Nominations sheets are on the board and noms close on Saturday 24 October.

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The Spin played over 36 holes on Sunday and Kris and Sam McLennan showed why they were favourites for the event returning the winning score of 144 gross. Nine shots adrift were the runners up were Rhys Farrell and Shane Reid. Congratulations to the winners and runners up.

The event also incorporated the Coe Cup an honour board event. The winners were the defending champions Dave Speedy and Slim Eldridge with a good score of 138 nett. The first 18 went to Rhys Farrell and Shane Reid with a 68.5 nett and the second 18 went the way of Don Warrener and Geordie Russell with an excellent round of 65 nett.

This Saturday the club has scheduled an 18 hole Stableford while on Sunday as mentioned in previously the big Greenkeepers Day is jointly sponsored by Elders Insurance with proceeds aiding Nathan Bell. All members are encouraged to get behind this event and make it a big day for Nathan. A big field is expected to contest the 18 hole Two Ball Ambrose event.

It is a 11.30am shotgun start with sausages at the half way house.

From previous page The club welcomes John and Sylean Fairley who recently became full members. Graeme Warner’s winning run continues. He teamed up with Les Spinks and Rob Alcock to win the Goondiwindi Carnival, winning all five games.

A reminder that the club will hold a family and Community Barbeque on Friday evening.

Everyone is welcome but bookings are essential.

The program for the coming weeks looks like this:Sat 26 Sept Men’s District Singles - Sectional Play; Sun 27 Sep Men’s District Singles - Post Sectional - Sunday Morning Social; Sat 3 Oct Warwick East Mixed Fours - Social bowls at the club; Sun 4 Oct District Mixed Pairs in Warwick - Social bowls at the club.

Thurs 8 Oct The Summit Ladies Carnival; Sat 10 Oct District Mixed Pairs in Warwick Men’s B Grade Singles and social at the club.

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CROQUET PLAYERS KEEPING BUSY Results of recent Croquet games played in Warwick Tuesday, 8 Sept H Ferrier and T Hinde (21) Vs P Campbell and C Beaumont (7 Saturday, 12 Sept T Hinde (26) Vs D Gartery and L Grayson(12) Tuesday, 16 Sept H Ferrier and C Beaumont(26) Vs D Gartery and J McKeen (18) Thursday, 17 Sept Golf Croquet H Guymer and B Morrison(7) Vs M Bowe and S Stanley-Harris( 6); L Henricks and H Dooley (7) Vs L Treadwell and B Schottelius (5); J Hegarty (7) D Logan (5) J Mahony (4); L Treadwell and D Logan (2) Vs L Henricks and H Guymer ; M Ryan (7) Vs C Ryan (5); B Schottelius and J Mahony (6) Vs M Ryan and S Stanley-Harris (7) J Hegarty (5) Vs H Dooley (5) ;B Morrison( 4) M Bowe (6 )C Ryan (3); J Hegarty and M Bowe (7) Vs B Schottelius and B Morrison (3); H Dooley and D Logan (6) Vs J Mahony and M Ryan (7) ; C Ryan and L Treadwell (7)Vs L Henricks and P Campbell (2) ; S Stanley-Harris (7) Vs H Guymer (3) Congratulations to Jan Hegarty who had a Hole in One and to Sue Stanley-Harris went one better scoring not one but two hole in ones.

Saturday 19 Sept L Grayson (18) Vs I Gregory and D Gartery (9); T Hinde (20) Vs C Beaumont (14)

NUMBERS DOWN ON STANTHORPE GREEN Several of the Stanthorpe Bowls club players were missing last week which affected numbers. Some are off on a break, others unfortunately in sick bay and they are wished a speedy recovery. Members are particularly looking forward to the return of Mary and Remo Zeppo who we hope are on the road to recovery. Two games of pairs were played mid week. Helen Jones and Dot Rankin outscored Val White and Ray Rankin in a close game the final score 1510. Ernie Jones and Brian Brown had a 20-10 win over Bruno Stefanon and David Rose.

The windy conditions on Saturday challenged everyone on the green. Another game in the self -selected pairs was decided with emerging favourites David Rose and Brian Brown outpointing Gary Trevena and Helen Jones.

There was also a game of three-bowl triples and one game of pairs.

Mark Wicks, Val White and Bruno Stefanon played an exciting draw against M Wicks Gordon Gallaway and Ernie Jones. In the pairs Robin Rose and Dot Rankin proved too strong for Jack Bell and Ray Rankin. The final score, a convincing 27-13.

If you are interested in learning more about lawn bowls contact Len at the Stanthorpe Club on 0477 500 402. The Stanthorpe Bowls club welcomes new members are is offering free tuition along with five free games to beginners.

STANTHORPE LADIES ON COURSE Ten members of the Stanthorpe Ladies Golf Club played a mid-week 18-hole Stableford event. Helen Jones had a great round and her 37 points was good enough to claim the win.

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Patricia Eastwell is pictured with Michelle Wright pictured after a recent round at the Warwick Golf Club returned scores of 34 points. Ladies captain, Annelle Batterham, received a very warm welcome as she made her return to golf after an absence of several months following surgery.

Annelle looked a little rusty at the start of the round but found her grove and finished well for score of 32 point. She is sure to be back to her best in no time.

LOSS FOR REDBACKS After a sensational unbeaten run that saw Stanthorpe United surge to the top of the Toowoomba Premier League table on Saturday, they lost their to rivals Rockville in a top of the table clash.

The Redbacks went down one-nil in a tough game and relinquished their spot on the top of the ladder.

Though United were little under-strength due to injuries, they created enough scoring opportunities in the second half but failed to put the ball in the back of the net.

The United Coaching staff were not disappointed with the effort as United again showed a determination to press for an equaliser right until full time.

The Redbacks now sit in second spot, one point behind Rockville but they do have a game in hand.

The Redbacks will spend this week preparing for another tough game this weekend when they face off with St Albans. It is a danger game with St Albans who will be desperate for a win as they play to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

COMPETITION HEATING UP As the weather warms up so do things at the Warwick Golf Club with comepitition on both Saturday and Sunday last weekend.

Saturday’s event was a single stroke event and ti was Chase who stood out among the 47 players. He returned the best score of 64 nett which was one better than runner up Eathan Rognoni on 65 to claim the win.

Longey is a 28 handicapper but he is likely to see that reduced following his excellent round. Runner up Eathan Rognoni was visiting from Borneo Barracks and obviously enjoyed playing the Warwick course.

Figuring in the ball run-down were Cody Haynes (66), Richard Bohm, Sam McLennan, Trevor King and Bert Bownds (67).

The NTP on five went to Leon Sticklen, the seventh went the way of Sam McLennan while Cody Haynes collected at the ninth, Wayne Watt the 11th and Jon Pearson the 16th.

Cody Haynes rounded out a good day when he collected four balls for the Pro Pin. Dave Duroux collected three balls, Derrick Hewitt two and one went to Michael Hoskin.

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Registrations for Junior Cricket is now open in both Warwick and Stanthorpe and organisers in both centres hope to see plenty of new faces when their seasons commence.

The Warwick Junior Cricket Master Blasters and Junior Master Blasters kick off on Friday, 9 September from 5pm - 6.30pm at Slade Park.

All other junior cricket from under 11’s through to under 16’s will begin on 10 October.

The Junior Blasters programme is designed for children aged five-seven years. Boys and girls will learn the basic skills of catching, throwing and team-work through fun game based activities. Sessions run for one hour for around six weeks The Master Blasters caters for kids in the seven-10 year age group where everyone gets a chance to participate in all areas of the game.

All kids will get to bat, bowl and field in short modified games targeted for kids with basic cricket skills. Sessions are usually 90 minutes in duration and the season runs for around six weeks.

As young cricketers (boys and girls) from under 11’s through to under 16’s progress through the ranks in their comepitition they will play more shots, face more balls, perhaps take more wickets as they develop their skills playing an enhanced format of the game. They will learn more about teamwork in a fun but competitive environment while playing short action packed games.

The Play Cricket format allows and caters for all skill in these junior formats. Kids will not be forced to step up in age group if they are not confident in doing so. They will be allowed to stay back an age if they are not ready to move up.

To register simply go to the www.playcricket.com.au website.

If you are Warwick based and have any queries please contact Troy March on 0432791696.

While registrations are open for Stanthorpe players the season will not commence until a date in November which is yet to be announce.

If you are in Stanthorpe and have any questions please contact Damian Anderson.

WINNERS KFC FEAST With only 12 bowlers on the Warwick green for KFC bowls on Wednesday Sept 16 two games of triples were played. H Gibson, J White, T Wright defeated P Seipelt, P Cutmore, P Wagner 25 - 11. R Forbes, D Phillips, R Bean defeated T Prichard, K Hayes, R Tartan 22 - 13. T Russell Bean’s team won the KFC family feast vouchers on a draw of winning cards.

Thanks to KFC for their generosity..

Two games of Club Triples were played last Saturday. T Gallagher, R Tartan M O’Leary d R Forbes, J Ruhle, M Holder (23 - 13). R Bean, H Gibson, J Rickard d Y Reid, E Welsh, B Black (30 - 12). The winners of these games will face off in the final next Saturday.

Nominations for the Club Fours are open.

If you are planning on playing please be aware that noms close this Saturday (26 Sept). Play gets underway on Saturday, 3 October.

Looking ahead these events are just around the corner:- The final of the Club Triples and

Social on Saturday; Dawn and Trish’s bowls Wednesday, 30 Sept; Club Triples commence and Social on Saturday, 3 October.

CRICKET OFF TO A LOWKEY START The 2020 -21 Warwick Cricket season got underway last weekend an quite literally caught us out of our ground. Seems the lines of communication must be suffering a Covid like infection. Unlike the dreaded Covid itself this will be treated immediately.

Last week Maryvale and Colts went head to head at Slade. Allora hosted the Redbacks and Wheatvale played Soverign at Slade on Sunday.

Results of these games will be brought to you next week.

In round two this weekend Maryvale have a weekend off with a bye.

On Saturday at Slade Redbacks take on Sovereign while Wheatvale and Victoria Hill play at Allora.

On Sunday Colts and Allora will strut their stuff at Slade Park.

A reminder to all players, officials, family members and spectators due to Covid regulations you are required to sign in AND out on sign in/out registers that provided.

DIVING BACK INTO THE POOL After months of winter and Covid lockdowns kids and their parents will be delighted to hear that the Stanthorpe Swimming club is set to launch their new season.

The club sign will be held at the Stanthorpe Pool on Friday, 9 October from 5.30-6.30pm.

The following Friday night (16 October) is the first club night of the season.

The season is expected to run from October to March. For new or prospective members and their families, there are 16 club nights in the season and are mainly held on Friday nights.

There is something for swimmers of all levels and kids of all ages with the emphasis on the individual - swimmers work through the season to better their own individual times and accrue points throughout the season.

This past season the club had 76 members and this year are expecting an equal or better number as kids take the opportunity to participate in sport again.

The club has a Covid Plan in place and will be operating under strict Covid guidelines.

If you require further information the Stanthorpe Swimming club executive is led by President Brendan Kay; Secretary, Deb McGlashan (0420 452 499) and Treasurer Michael Pradella.

While at the other end of the Southern Downs, the Allora the Swimming Club is set to recommence on October 1 and Wirac’s Term Four programme commences on October 6.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS Winners are grinners as they say and there were plenty of wide smiles when the team of Steve Tyter, new player, Robyn, and Cheryl Wickham accumulated the most points to win prizes in the “crazy format” at the Southern Cross Bowls Club last Saturday.

Runners-up amongst in the field of 23 bowlers were the relaxed ex president Dave Scotney, Barry Ziebel and new player Andrew.

Their game went down to the wire before a fantastic final bowl for Dave had the team coming up trumps.

All players were treated to a delicious afternoon tea thanks to the talent and generosity of some of the members. (Some players more interested in that afternoon tea than the bowls, I hear).

Today, (Thursday, 24 Sept), the Ladies Champion of Champion Singles will be played in addition to Social Mixed Bowls hosted by the ladies beginning at 1pm.

Everyone, including beginners (bowls supplied) are welcome. Please direct any enquiries to 0407 641 158.

This Saturday the club has scheduled Social Mixed Bowls at 1pm with 12.30pm as the cut-off time to get a game. Please make sure you are there before then, so the selectors have time to work out the teams. If you’re late, you might hear “Mega” Mooney (resident Scotsman that few people can understand) expressing his frustration from the office, and no-one looks forward to that.

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PIN PLACEMENT NO DRAMA FOR BARKER On Saturday Stanthorpe golfers played a single stroke event for the Laurie Newley Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Newley family.

It is one of the most popular events on the Stanthorpe golfing calendar and honours the memory of the late Laurie Newley who was a greenkeeper and also a keen member of the golf club.

The event is kindly sponsored by the Newley family and gives current members chance to connect with the history of the club and also an insight into some of the history of the course.

My spies tell me that had there been a putting comepitition it would have told a few tales and produced some interesting results.

Brendon Baker however had no problem with pin placement or anything else playing a par round of 72 for a nett score of 70 round which stole the show and allowed him to grab the main prize. David Burgess, was another low marker. He fired a 76 off the stick for nett 72 claimed the runner’s up prize runner up.

Lorraine Evans had the best result in the ladies competition. Her nett 73 ensured her win finishing one shot ahead of runner up, Neta Thouard. Kay Webb and Lyn Ludlow featured in the ladies run down, both returning nett 76.

The men’s run-down included Eric McLellan, Rod Werner and Keith Barnett all with nett 75. Scott Constable rarely misses a mention.

This time an honourable mention for his eagle at the par four ninth hole. It has been reported that his drive was well down the fairway and was followed by an easy wedge shot which finished in the hole.

Constable’s solution to reducing his number of putts is obvious; simply hole out from the fairway.

This Saturday a Canadian Foursomes has been scheduled and it is for the Peter Howard Memorial.

The day commences with shot gun start at 11.45 am with registration to be completed 20 minutes prior to allow the starter enough time to assign starting tee positions.

It is a while so for those unfamiliar with the format or who have forgotten, the starter will explain prior to play next Saturday.

There is a time sheet on display at the club and it is important that partners are arranged as it is not possible for singles to compete in the event.

AWESOME THREESOME FLYING THE NEABLL FLAG Three young netballers have been flying the flag for the Granite Belt region recently. The awesome threesome, Aliesha Rogers, Madi Slack and Bridget Haynes who all play for the Toowoomba Panthers played in this week’s Under 16 Nissan State Titles in Brisbane. They will be playing in the State Age Under-15 titles in Maroochydore from 26-29 Sept.

Their team had a very creditable three-four win/ loss record against some very tough competition early in the week. They missed a top four of their pool of six by just three goals and finished with two wins to claim seventh place (from a field of 12) in the state.

All three girls who were profiled earlier this year in Spin are from Stanthorpe or have strong links to Stanthorpe.

THE YEAR OF THE RAT LOOMS LARGE There is an air of excitement around the Warwick Water Rats after a big win in the final game of the regular season.

The Rats notched up an impressive 37-7 win

over USQ to keep a clean sheet in 2020 navigating the season to finish undefeated Minor Premiers. While the coaching staff and players are all too aware that the job is only half finished they now head into the finals series full of confidence that 2020 is indeed be the Year of the Water Rat. The Rats must put their season success to one side this weekend and concentrate on their semi final game against the Toowoomba Bears.

A loss in the first semi would mean the Rats are out of the finals so coach Dean Cullen stresses it is vitally important that the team focuses on what has worked so well for them all season. He is not expecting to see and complacency from his players this weekend.

SOUTHERN DOWNS FOOOTBALL SIDES FINALS BOUND Coming to the pointy end of the 2020 Toowoomba (South West Qld) season local teams are very well paced.

At the end of round 11, with three rounds of fixtures remaining, the Warwick Wolves Men’s side is at the top of the table after a six-nil thumping of USQFC on Sunday. The Wolves sit seven points clear of the Gatton Redbacks and this weekend host West Wanderers. They then face Highfields and Garden City Raiders in the run to the finals.

The Under 16/17 team which is a combined Stanthorpe Warwick side also is in a prime position weeks out from the final. They sit four points clear of St Albans. The Colts have a bye this weekend before facing off against Highfields the first weekend in October.

The Wolves ladies side are sitting in second place behind the Chinchilla Honey Bears but well ahead of the remainder of the teams and are ensured of a finals berth. The girls will face their biggest challenge in Round 13 when they host the ladder leaders before their final two games of the season against the Gatton Redbacks and West Wanderers.

After a winning run of several weeks, the United Stanthorpe Side last week relinquished their hold on top spot in the men’s Premier League. The Redbacks have five more rounds of fixtures to play before the finals and there is very little separating the top five sides in the comepitition. The run to the finals is expected to be pretty fierce.

McKILLOP FORM CONTINUES Richard McKillop has continued his stellar form with a perfect score in the F Open class competition on Sunday. Richard finished first with his 126.12 with Beth Caskey close behind him with a score of 124.12.

Meanwhile, Greg Wilson continues to impress in standard class shooting 113.2 to wrapup another victory. The scores in open class show how competitive it has become with only five points separating the first five places, well done all. Next week will be at the 600 yard mound, sign on at 8.30 am for 9am start, contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

Results F std: Greg Wilson 113.2 F open: Richard McKillop 126.12 a perfect score, Beth Caskey 124.12, Kevin Jones 123.11, Bruce McAllan 122.9, Margaret Taylor 121.8, Dave Taylor 119.4, Dennis Wood 107.2.

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Will this 22 yards of concrete laid in 1892 and with direct links to the career of Our Don Bradman be preserved. - Or should preservation even be considered?

Thompson memorial sponsored day. Lots of trophies and prizes will be on offer. Visiting bowlers, ladies and men, are invited to participate. Play will start at 1pm, with names to be in by 12.30pm.

IT WAS A “BIG SHOW” If you made the effort to stay awake to watch the final game of the England Australia ODI series last week you were certainly not shortchanged for entertainment and certainly rewarded handsomely for drinking all that coffee.

Double tons in the game, one from the “Big Show” Glenn Maxwell and the other from Alex Carey, led to a stunning victory after all seemed to be lost. The Australian top order suffered another batting collapse and when Maxwell strode to the crease to join Carey the score was well in the Poms favour at 5/73 and they were preparing to celebrate a series win.

It was an ideal arena (albeit sans crowd) for Maxwell to show what he has in his kit bag and what followed was a Maxwell’s masterpiece.

He said after the game, “I don’t know how I am able to hit sixes”. For a player that in his professional career has so far hit 539 of them, opposition teams will be hoping he never ever fully understands the how and why. They’ll be in trouble if he ever does.

The enigmatic batsman set up the Aussie’s win in the first of the three match series and in the final game together with batting partner Carey stole a win from the Poms with a 212 run partnership.

It was simply a master class and those of us who were glued to the television were simply enthralled.

WHAT’S IN 22 YARDS OF CONCRETE Bradman tragics (and I am more than happy to put my hand up as a card carrying member of the group) are watching with interest the unfolding drama surrounding a crumbling strip of concrete around 22 yards long located in the Bowral district. It is now the subject of a battle

between a property developer and those intent on preserving every morsel of Don Bradman history. It is the pitch, laid back in 1892 by the Bowral Cricket Club where the Don played his school boy cricket.

The local Wingecarribee Shire Council when they became aware of the significance of the site had it heritage listed in April 2017.

Southern Highlands locals say the cricket pitch, adjacent to St Judes Anglicans church is sacrosanct. It is the place where Bradman, the boy from Bowral first fell in love with his sport and should be preserved in a similar fashion to Bradman’s childhood home.

The 22 yards of concrete has somehow slipped through the cracks of time until the current proposal to tear it up and build 13 townhouses on the site came to light.

Sir Michael Parkinson a great cricket tragics, internationally renowned TV presenter and cricket author said of the proposal, “Given its history and significance, I would think there is a strong case for suing the people who made the application to build on the land for a crime against Australian cultural heritage.”

The developers have no truck with the sentimental or cultural value of the site and are pushing ahead with their plans. The matter will go before the Land and Environment Court, and the commissioner will be on site for mediation at the end of September.

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If you would like further information or to book for the Crazy Clark’s Saturday afternoon Bowls then call Clark 0427 673 277.

If you are chasing an enjoyable afternoon, you can’t go past The Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick. You can follow the club on Facebook or contact the Secretary, Cheryl on0407 641 158.

SEMI FINAL TIME AT WARWICK EAST The winners of the self-selected pairs semi-finals at the Warwick East Bowls Club were held Saturday with P Collis and J Johnson defeating P Dipplesman and C Lawler 25-14. They will play the final against E Diery and J Harslett this week. Six games of scroungers were also played on the day and equal winners were N Hassum and E Diery, with R Tate coming third.

J Harslett won a portion of the jackpot, which is still worth about $240.

There will be mixed social bowls as usual this Saturday. Play starts at 1pm with names to be in by 12.30. Phone the club on 4661 9050 after 12.15.

Thursday 1 October is the club’s monthly mixed triples day, with play starting at 10am.

Saturday 3 October is the Rose Fiesta mixed fours carnival, while on Saturday 17 October it’s the annual Enid Norman/Margaret

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