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I should be so lucky ... how a ‘gimmick’ song set up a life-long career I GEOFF HELISMA

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f you Google the song I’ve Been Everywhere (also known as I’ve Been Everywhere, Man) you most likely won’t come across the original version unless you scroll down the page. Written by Australian singer/ songwriter Geoff Mack in 1959, the song, as sung by Lucky Starr, was a number one hit in Australia and, a year later, the Hank Snow version topped the USA’s country music charts. The Johnny Cash version, as performed on his 1996 album America II: Unchained, is probably more well known than the many other versions that have been recorded since Lucky Starr’s original recording in 1962.

The song may not have taken Lucky Starr everywhere, but it sure took him somewhere ... and he is eternally grateful for the part it has played in his performing life, which still continues as he approaches his 79th year on the planet. Lucky Starr says the only drawback (and it is a small one) is people expecting him to play novelty songs. Other than that, it’s “one of the best things” to have happened to him.

However, Starr didn’t suddenly burst onto the Australian music scene; there were several years of toil before his personal lucky star fell to Earth.

“I was born Les Morrison and was known as Les Morrison up until, I guess, about 1955, when I joined

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my first band,” Starr says. “In fact, I was an apprentice electrician and used to travel on the train to work every morning. There were a couple of guys on the train, Bruce Gurr and Tony Caperaro, who were musicians and already had a bit of a band going, and they asked me if I’d join and be the singer.

“We started doing a couple of gigs and some talent quests ... and we were winning them. I decided that if the band was going to do any good I had to have a bit of a gimmick.

“I remember back at that time, Col Joy played a moon-shaped guitar. I thought, ‘Oh well, I’ll build myself a star-shaped guitar’, and called myself Les Starr. All of my signage was in the shape of a star, too. We ended up winning lots and lots of talent quests and we started calling each other ‘Lucky’.

“I got stuck with ‘Lucky’, but it seemed quite natural: Lucky Starr.”

One night, Starr was working at a club in Kings Cross, The Afro Cuban. “There was a gentleman on the bill called Geoff Mack – Geoff was called ‘Tangled Tongue Mack’ and he used to sing novelty songs.”

Mack usually opened his show with the song, although it was then titled The Swagman’s Lament.

When Starr first heard it, he’d already been signed

by Festival Records and recorded “a couple of minor hits, Wrong and Way Down Yonder in New Orleans”, which had appeared in the charts “but only in a minor way”.

“When Geoff sang the song in his show, I asked him if he’d mind if I recorded it. Geoff didn’t have a contract and he agreed. We lost Geoff just last year, aged 95, after a brilliant career.

I am truly grateful that he allowed me to record that song because it gave me a platform upon which I built a career.”

Mack assigned the song’s publishing rights to a

publishing company, which Starr says “was a great money earner for that publisher, it’s been recorded something like 300 times around the world”.

“Geoff always joked, ‘That song prevented me from getting a pension,’ but he made a lot of money out of I’ve Been Everywhere. He wrote the song around 1959/60 and had been singing it from those years.”

While Starr was enjoying minor success with his

“During one Las Vegas trip I got to meet Elvis Presley, which was something that everybody would have loved to have done. charting songs and a well-booked performance schedule, what awaited him following I’ve Been Everywhere’s chart success took things to new level; the other side of the world was calling.

“I think the dream of every young artist is to be a star. If you didn’t dream to be a star, then why bother? That song allowed me to embrace stardom for a time; it was a magical time. On the strength of I’ve Been Everywhere I went off to America and worked the Nevada Circuit – Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe – with a marvellous band in great venues. It was a fabulous time. Sure, it also took a bit of a toll.

“You had very little privacy; you couldn’t go out to a restaurant and have lunch without people coming up and asking for some of your time. But that was all part of stardom and that was marvellous; I truly loved it.

Slim Dusty, Lucky and Johnny Devlin.

“And I love what I have now, which is the ability to still benefit from that record and those times ... but I can certainly eat my lunch on my own these days.”

Superstardom as a result of the song may have eluded Starr; however, he doesn’t carry any ‘missed opportunity’ baggage. “One of the good things that happened; I had a request to record the American version [American place names replaced the Australian towns], which Geoff and I assumed was going to be an entree into the music scene and the American charts – so Geoff wrote the America version, which I helped him to do.

“We recorded it here and sent it off to America and it was going to be released over there on Dot Records, controlled by Hill and Range Music, which was owned by Hank Snow. So Hank Snow got the record first of all because he was the publisher. He held back my recording and recorded it himself, which was a bit sad ... but that’s show business.”

Starr admits that he “felt like we were ripped off; but Geoff was happy because Hank Snow’s version went to number one on the American country charts”.

“But I had some good use out of the song there, but not as much as could have been had Hank Snow not intervened. But that’s okay, I’m not bitter

and Geoff did very well out of the song.

“If it weren’t for the song I never would have had the opportunity to work the Nevada circuit, which was wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed it – working Las Vegas was one of the highlights of my life; it was absolutely marvellous.

“During one Las Vegas trip I got to meet Elvis Presley, which was something that everybody would have loved to have done. It was just an introduction. I was working at the Flamingo Hotel and Elvis was making Viva Las Vegas, his movie, at the same time. It wasn’t life-changing; but it was a marvellous shot in the arm to be able to meet Elvis, because I absolutely admired him as a singer and performer.

“Strangely, I never got to see him perform. I did watch him do some acting in Viva Las Vegas ... and he actually came into the Flamingo lounge (which I did every year for five years) and caught a bit of my show. That’s when I actually met him.

“It was one of the thrills of my life and something that I will always remember.”

“I think the dream of every young artist is to be a star.

If you didn’t dream to be a star, then why bother? That song allowed me to embrace stardom for a time; it was a magical time.

all; because I think I am a part of Australia’s music history.” He pauses momentarily and adds a metaphorical exclamation mark, “I don’t think I am; I know I am.

“I think it’s important that whatever I can or have contributed to that history is a good thing.”

Starr’s humble pride might seem like a paradox, but he and the song are part of the world’s country music history. Rolling Stone magazine published a feature article in June 2018, titled Flashback: ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’ Puts Hank Snow, Johnny Cash on the Map. Nor has he tired of playing the song or performing in general. “I still tour, I went to Norfolk Island at end of the month and I just worked the ‘Go Show’ with Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns and Johnny Young. I owe that to the fact that I did have an iconic Australian song – not too many other people can perform the song the way I do.”

Perhaps Starr’s continuing vitality had its genesis during the time he spent performing on the Las Vega strip. “Billy Eckstine and Buddy Sarkissian played drums and bouzoukis [a long-necked Greek form of mandolin]; it was an eastern band and had some dancing girls. The rhythm section was nothing like I’d heard and it did my head in at first. Then I heard more and it started to make sense.

“And I could never follow the Bossa nova when it came out, until a musician explained the bass beat – and then it became beautiful.

“We must keep our mind and ears open and just appreciate what comes along, I reckon.”

Starr, however, is coy when it comes to discussing his relationship with a showgirl. “Showgirls, well, ah ... I was working in the lounge – we used to work with Billy Eckstine – I was his kind of support act.

And also in the show was ‘Buddy Sarkissian and the Nymphs of the Nile’, which involved some gorgeous showgirls ... and at the time I was seeing one of the showgirls.

“That was a marvellous time for me as well.”

When asked if he ever tires of journalists or people quizzing him on the subject he says, “No, not at Lucky and Geoff Mac

Billy Eckstine and Lucky.

Main image: Lucky Starr’s persona extended to the shape of his guitar, as seen in this still from an “old Six O’Clock Rock clip”. Six O’Clock Rock was an Australian television show that screened on the ABC from 1959 to 1962. (above) Lucky Starr (left) and Rod Vincent are pictured at a recent show at Lismore Workers Club. He first met Vincent at a country music festival in Mildura about five years ago. More recently he bumped into Vincent when he was booked as a guest artist at a show he regularly plays at the Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the Central Coast (Starr’s home turf). “Rod suggested we do some touring together – I agreed and it’s been very successful, amiable and enjoyable ever since”.

Starr says he has learned a lot from the time he has spent with Vincent. “I’ve been doing it for 62 years but there is still stuff I want to learn.” Image: courtesy Rod Vincent September 2019

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he couple became involved with the museum shortly after relocating to the coast from Dorrigo, in 1999.

Marea said that they enjoyed their years in Dorrigo, raising their children and being actively involved as volunteers within their community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the children left home to take up further studies at university and to find work, we realised that there was nothing really keeping us there,â&#x20AC;? Marea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bob retired a little bit earlier than weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d anticipated and so we decided that we would do some more travelling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During those travels we visited Yamba and just loved it; we found a block of land and ended up buying it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After we built our house and moved in we got chatting to our next door neighbour David Nicholson, who was the chairman of the upcoming Matthew Flinders Bicentenary celebrations - to mark the arrival of Flinders in his vessel Norfolk, to Yamba on 12 July 1799. â&#x20AC;&#x153;David told us about what was happening and Bob offered to help.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d made up my mind when we came to Yamba that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get involved in any organisations, as we had plans to travel,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Due to an unforeseen accident, which saw Bob on crutches, Marea offered to help out.

Marea told David that she had worked at a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art gallery in Dorrigo and was experienced in organising displays. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before her expertise was being utilised.

Marea said that she visited the museum and met with the then president Elaine Garven and museum members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They thought that I was the best thing since sliced bread â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this young person whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come into their midst and was happy to help them,â&#x20AC;? Marea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the bicentenary was over I asked Elaine what they were going to do with the memorabilia. Elaine told me about her concerns regarding the future of the museum, as most of the members were between about 75 to 90-years-old and, after working for four years on the bicentenary, they were exhausted.

Elaine explained what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like

to see done, as the displays needed reorganising with interpretation text and captions for the photographs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what got into me, but I just turned around and asked her if she would trust me to do it and she said yes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked the members what they wanted to focus on and it was decided that the story of Yamba ought to be the underlying theme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started sorting through the collection and just concentrated on the Yamba stories. It took me five years to complete. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anything back then. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even use a computer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to visit all the local museums to learn about how they filed things, recorded and organised their collection. In doing so I was able to pick up little bits and pieces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2001, I applied for the first internship at the Australian National Maritime Museum and I got it. I had the most fabulous two weeks down there where I learnt a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A couple of years later I went to the Powerhouse Museum and did another internship. By this time my passion for the museum had really kicked in. I had a real hunger for it

and just wanted to learn more and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I attended conferences and workshops and in the end I decided to do a museum TAFE course, while continuing to work at the museum,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Lack of money was a big issue in the beginning and Marea said that she had to chase down sponsorships.

I approached the Yamba Surf Club, the RSL club and the bowling and golf clubs, who gave me money so that I was able to buy materials for the displays.â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Membership was another big issue, as there were only about 25 members and they were all elderly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started to build the membership numbers up mainly through Centrelink recipients â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people who had to do volunteer hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was how I started to build up the team and I really feel that was one of my main personal achievements. It is easy to learn museum practice but getting and keeping volunteers is just as important. My aim was to build a team where everybody knows what their job is and they just go and do it. All I did was really oversee everything, to make sure that it came together and worked well.

“I don’t think that you could do or achieve the things that I did without good people to work with and a husband who not only understood, but supported me. While I may have organised the texts and photographs it was actually Bob who put it all together. Some days after working at the museum all day, I’d come home and put my feet up and he’d cook dinner.

I just couldn’t have done it without him.

On the 9 August, at the Port of Yamba Historical Society’s AGM, Marea stepped down as president.

“After volunteering for 20 years, I decided that, as Bob and I were now well into our 70s and are still fit and healthy, while so many people around us aren’t, we just needed to have some ‘us’ time,” Marea said.

“Bob and I are looking forward to having a few trips away and I’m planning to go overseas with my daughter next year.

“We’re both life members and I love doing the collection management and exhibitions, so I’m still in the background, but I won’t be having anything to do with meetings or anything operational – (out of respect for our new president, Lesley Pickering).

“I hope that the museum continues to have a vision for the future and that the new committee will be able to take it on to new and better things.

“I’m still going to be batting for the museums and the cultural sector as chair of the Clarence Valley Council Cultural Committee, so I won’t be totally out of it.

“When I started out volunteering I didn’t have any museum skills or local knowledge. I’d never been a president before and didn’t know that I could lead people. So you don’t know what you are capable of, until you put your foot forward.

“I’ve always had an interest in history, but I had no idea that I would become passionate about it and seeing the importance of it; because when you can look back, you can then look forward.

“It’s important to know where we came from,” she said.

Excerpts from the tribute to Marea Buist by Gary Whale at the AGM August 9, 2019.

“The Port of Yamba Historical Society came to play a leading regional role in Museums & Galleries NSW; and Marea became recognised in museum circles throughout the state.”

“The Old Kirk was moved on site in 2009 and through Marea’s submissions and persistence, it has become the cultural hub of Yamba with local art exhibitions, concerts and film nights. She rightly describes it as one of her major achievements.”

“PYHS has mounted many successful exhibitions such as Hats, Bats and Balls (2010); Nursery Rhymes Exposed (2011); Ghosts of World War 1 (2012) - a Museums & Galleries prize winner; Centenary of Australian Photography (2012); Three surfing exhibitions (2013); Vision4Change 2013 - another prize winner; Vision4Change 2015 – Freedom Ride ’65; Whizzes of Oz (2014); Beneath Gallipoli (2015); and many art exhibitions from local artists.

Many contribute to these exhibitions but NONE would have eventuated had it not been for the efforts of Bob Buist. I reckon he’s been responsible for the hanging of every single photograph and artwork we have displayed. Bob is like an RSJ support - largely invisible but essential for keeping everything together.”

“Marea has helped make The Story House Museum the best little museum in NSW - maybe Australia!

We acknowledge the enormous contribution to the Port of Yamba Historical Society of our retiring President, Marea, and her ‘hidden means of support’, Bob.”

THE OLD KIRK – former Yamba Presbyterian Church “The old Presbyterian Church was a much talked about, even before I came to Yamba.

Dougherty Brothers owned the property in Wooli Street. They weren’t allowed to demolish it, as it was heritage listed. They had to do something with it, so they approached the society members and asked if they would like it; and their offer was gratefully accepted.

“As time went by, the Presbyterians moved out into their new church and the building was left on the block for many years and had become derelict. The older members were disappointed, as they were worried that it was going to fall down and they wouldn’t end up getting it.

“So, when I became president, I contacted Patrick Dougherty to get things moving and we eventually got a DA in place. Around that time, Kevin Rudd introduced his stimulus package, so I got in touch with our local MP (at the time), Janelle Saffin, and she ended up taking it on as a project. We ended up with around $140,000 (I think it was), from the federal government, for the restoration.

“Patrick had agreed to have the church moved to the museum site, which included the transport and

stumping of the foundations, which I think they paid about $30,000 for.

“Once it was moved there, the restorations took place.

“Many people thought we were mad and said that it should have been bulldozed and we were silly taking it on. Some of the members, I think, thought that it would just become an extension to the museum to house museum displays. I thought that because it was a community object, it ought to be given back to the community.

“I suggested that it would be better for us to use as an empty space so that if we wanted to have exhibitions and our meetings the space was always there.

“First up we had a couple of weddings in what was then to become known as the Old Kirk. A few people hired it, but it didn’t really take off as an art space until local artist Graham Mackie had an exhibition there. Ever since then we’ve had exhibitions running back to back and it’s brought in a lot of visitors and income for the museum,” she said.

(Main image) After 20 years of volunteering at the Yamba Museum, outgoing president Marea Buist and husband Bob are looking forward to travelling and spending some time together. Image: Lynne Mowbray (above) The Old Kirk.

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Fun, Fabulous & Free - School Holiday Activities at Clarence Valley Libraries These holidays you can pick from one of many activities on offer at your library or do them all! Challenge your Lego skills at our Library Lego Legends club, program your RZQ URERW FUHDWH DQG IUDPH SDSHU EXWWHUĂ LHV VWUHWFK yourself with some fun kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yoga, paint your own rock art, or delve into Dungeons & Dragons . As usual, there will be games, puzzles, storytimes, and plenty of books & mags. Check them out and book in online via â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at www.crl.nsw.gov.au or contact your local library.

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Meeting of the great minds and rivers at your library as part of 53 islands â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Watershed: Poetry and Images of the Clarenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Mobile Library services the areas of Tucabia, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida, Copmanhurst, Brushgrove, Lawrence, Baryulgil, Wooli, Minnie Water, Brooms Head, Glenreagh, & Halfway Creek.

You can borrow books, magazines, audio books, DVDs, access the internet, ask about our eResources and collect items you have reserved from our collections. Your Mobile Library also has lots of school holiday activities on offer.

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Join award winning, Australian poet Geoff Page for a special poetry reading and projection event on Wednesday 16th October as part of 53 islands festival 2019.

Grafton born, Geoff Page, has a long family connection with the Clarence River district through his grandfather, Sir Earle Page, for whom the Grafton library was named. Geoff will recite his poetry of the Clarence and the

program also features projected photographs by artist Graham Mackie and spoken word poetry by local writer and adventurer Haley Talbot on her own solo paddling down the river.

Cost: Free Time: 5.30 arrival and refreshments for Poetry Reading at 6pm, Wednesday 16th October at Grafton Library, 126 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 144 Pound St, Grafton.

Bookings: Ph: 6641 0100 or online via â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at www.crl.nsw.gov.au

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Get Online & Go on Holiday Workshop at Grafton Library on 23 & 24 October.

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Use borrow box for your daily commute, download and listen to a story, by the end of the week you could have finished a book!

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ce skating is at the BOWLO! Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba will continue their progressive thinking this September/October school holidays. A temporary ice skating rink has been constructed on the grass bank between the greens inside a large marque. The ice rink has been a proven success at previous venues and is one of the most exciting and unique activities to ever hit the Clarance Valley.

‘The aim is to provide something ‘different’ for the Clarence Valley to enjoy during the school holidays. It’s

a part of our strategy to change the perception of Bowling Clubs as we continue to focus on family-friendly events’ said Blake Wolfe, Marketing Manager.

Ice Skating sessions normally sell out early, so make sure you book in advance.

Ice skating will be available until the 9th October. Book tickets at the club or via our website www.yambabowlingclub.com.au Check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for some great ice skating images and our upcoming events.

he Iluka Bowls Club is the social hub of Iluka, the bowling club features three bars, a Chinese restaurant, two bowling greens and a beautiful outdoor function area.

The C Club Longue at Iluka Bowls Club is a spacious well-appointed clubhouse clubh that caters for all memb members and guests needs including TAB, KENO, SKY and Foxtel tele television for all your sports view viewing in airconditioned comfort. comfort The New Master Wok is the Chinese restaurant at The Iluka Bowls Club. Wendy and Stephen welcome you to enjoy their beautiful Chinese cuisine. The restaurant features an extensive Chinese menu while also catering for Australian meals.

Visitations, roll ups and social events are welcomed on the beautifully manicured bowling greens. Iluka Bowls Club has two bowling greens available. The Bowls Shop has a range of bowls equipment including bowls cloth-

ing, bowling arms, hats hats, socks, bowls grips, bags and shoes. s Have a wedding or ffunction coming up? Then why not have your function at Iluka B Bowls Club. accommodate for The club can accomm all types of functions no matter how big or small.

The Iluka Bowls Club also features an outdoor area. Come and relax in the clubs beautiful outdoor area, now fully covered with blinds and situated at the rear of the club. The outdoor area provides a great place to relax and enjoy a cold drink. The outdoor area is also available for private functions with an outdoor bar.

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• 03/10 Cup Cake Decorating 12pm cost $5.

• 04/10 Free Outdoor Movie Night “MANOU THE SWIFT” rated PG 7pm start.

Pizza, hot chips and pop corn available.

• 07/10 Pamper Day For Mum, Dad & the kids.

11.30 am start. Cost $10pp.

Mini Manicures, Nail Decorating, Massage, Hair Styling, Flower arrangement lessons.

• 09/10 Plaster Painting 3.30 pm start. Cost $5pp • 11/10/ FREE Family Karaoke 6.00 PM start.

• 13/10 Kids Bingo 11 am start. $5pp.

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Grafton Shoppingworld the place for

family dining and holiday fun Are you planning on visiting the Clarence these school holiday? If you are, why not spend the day at Grafton Shoppingworld ... for a taste of the city in the county.

Grafton Shoppingworld has over 80 retailers, a 400-seat food court, an after-hours restaurant precinct and plenty of free school holiday entertainment for the kids.

Centrally located on Fitzroy Street, straight over the bridge, Shoppingworld has all of the major retailers, with Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s Liquor, Big W, Target and Coles Supermarkets.

Wet weather is not a problem, with over 1000 undercover carparks, with free all day parking to allow you to enjoy your holiday shopping experience.

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week program of free holiday shows. ‘Magic Jake’ will be performing a live magic show daily at 11am and an interactive balloon twisting workshop from 1pm. In the second week of the holidays Steve McEwan’s Reptile World will be located in front of Woolworths.

Steve is an expert snake handler and a leading authority on the North Coast on venomous reptiles. Free shows will be held daily – check our ad or website for times.

After a busy of day of shopping and entertainment why not head to ‘The Courtyard’ restaurants located on the corner of Villiers and Fitzroy Street. ‘The Courtyard’ features an excellent selection of world cuisine, with restaurants including Teppenmate Japanese, Thai Palace and the Burrito Bar.

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The truth is, it hasn’t always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you’re strong, and you’ve got this.

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Our Dogs, Ourselves ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ Alexandra Horowitz examines what’s called the ‘dog-human bond’: examining all aspects of the complexity of this unique interspecies pairing.

From her position as a dog scientist, she uses the science of dogs and dog-human interaction to ground a consideration of the various ways that dogs, as a species, reflect us, and how they reflect (sometimes badly, sometimes well) on us.

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The World That We Knew ALICE HOFFMAN In Berlin in 1941 during humanity’s darkest hour, three Unforgettable young women must act with courage and love to survive, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Marriage of Opposites.

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Scars Like Wings ERIN STEWART The beautiful, life-affirming debut from Erin Stewart that’s being called the YA answer to Wonder. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and John Green.

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Guilty Not Guilty FELIX FRANCIS Guilty Not Guilty is a journey of greed and jealousy set against the grief of personal tragedy and loss, with many a twist and turn along the way.

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Lethal Agent VINCE FLYNN AND KYLE MILLS An unprecedented and terrifying bioterrorism plot threatens to kill millions in the midst of a divisive presidential election in this new thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling Mitch Rapp series.

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KILL BILLS! The 9 Insider Tricks You’ll Need to Win the War on Household Bills JOEL GIBSON Kill Bills! is the bible for saving thousands of dollars on all your major household bills – from power bills to telco, mortgage, insurance, credit cards, petrol and groceries.

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The Accidental Tour Guide MARY MOODY The Year of Magical Thinking meets Salvation Creek in a powerful memoir of love, loss and discovery – the third act in an extraordinary life.

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amba locals Lauren Addison-Mullins and John Mullins have quite an interesting family history; it really has to be heard to be believed. One fascinating element of their family history is the fact that John’s grandfather was ‘known’ to have captured the last Thylacine or Tasmanian tiger, affectionately named Benjamin.

John’s grandfather’s name was Walter John Theodore Mullins.

The Thylacine was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times. It is commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger due to having a striped lower back. It can also be known as the Tasmanian wolf. The Thylacine was native to Australia and New Guinea and was driven to extinction in the early 20th century.

“He [Walter] captured the mother, [but] he was actually trapping kangaroos in the extremely remote Tasmanian wilderness, in a little place, Tyenna, in the upper Florentine Valley,” Lauren Addison-Mullins said.

Following the accidental trapping of the mother, Walter discovered that there were three joeys in the mother’s pouch. The mother’s leg had to be partially amputated where it was trapped. Walter then went on to raise the mother and her joeys.

“He raised the joeys, he didn’t cash them in, there was a bounty on their heads, he could have just got the bounty straight up but he didn’t,” Lauren said.

The joeys went on quite an adventure when they were in Walter’s care.

“He raised them and then he took them around Tasmania and showed them at the local fairs, agricultural shows and regattas and things like that. Then he went off to Victoria where he did the same and, given the era, it is quite fascinating,” she said.

When Walter had finished showing the family of Thylacines, he sold them to what was known as Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart.

“He sold them to Beaumaris Zoo for, I think, 55 pounds, which back in those days could have been quite a tidy sum,” Lauren said.

Beaumaris Zoo was an old fashioned zoological garden. The zoo was originally opened in 1895 at the private Battery Point residence of socialite Mary Grant Roberts.

Mary Roberts was uneducated in animal science; however, she wrote the manual on the care and breeding of Tasmanian Devils and was hands on with all the animals, including the Thylacines or Tasmanian tigers.

As well as housing Tasmanian tigers and Tasmanian devils, it is said to have been home for more than 100 species of native birds. The zoo also featured wallabies, bandicoots, wombats, possums, potoroos, echidnas, kangaroos and quolls.

The great depression caused financial problems for the zoo and it closed in 1937.

Just months after the closure, the last Thylacine (Benjamin) died after being accidently left out in the cold and catching hypothermia. The death of Benjamin signified the official extinction of the Thylacine.

“The Beaumaris Zoo eventually fell on hard times because of the depression but Benjamin apparently passed away once the zoo had changed to Hobart Council ownership. So it went from Beaumaris Zoo to Hobart Zoo and shifted location to what is now known as the ‘Domain’ in Hobart.

Benjamin, I think he was about 12 at the time, actually died of exposure. So one can only assume that level of care wasn’t the same once the move to the Domain occurred,” Lauren said.

“In terms of John Walter Theodore, he was just a really hard working man and seemed to be quite an honest kind of guy.”

This amazing story is not something that the family has always known about, in fact they learnt about it fifteen years ago.

“John has a daughter, Angela, and she found the information accidently on Google and then shared it with the family,” Lauren said.

Coincidently, September 7 is known as National Threatened Species day. This commemorates the day that the last Thylacine in captivity, Benjamin, passed.

Officially making the species extinct.

Lauren Addison-Mullins recently wrote a book titled, ‘The most Unlikely Adventures of Benjamin’ Volume 1 – The Tasmanian Wilderness (pictured above), which follows the story of Benjamin the Thylacine. Benjamin is very unique! He has a red stripe down near his tail and Uncle Williams gold tooth.

The Mullins have a depiction of a Tasmanian tiger on the front of their home.

AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 1961:A Cancelled postage stamp from Australia illustrating a tasmanian tiger, issued in 1961.

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Warren in his younger years.

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The story of Warren Newcombe is a real success story and goes to prove that you can do anything that you put your mind to with hard work and determination. Warren was uneducated, never having finished high school, and was also blind in one eye, however, he was regarded as one of the best saddle makers.

Warren Newcombe always had a flare for leather work. He started in the saddlery trade at the age of 19 with Roy McKinnon at Tamworth in 1964. After

a period of time he went to Hiscocks at Tamworth to further his knowledge of the trade. In 1967 Warren started his own business in Walcha; then in 1972 he moved to Grafton where he opened up Newcombe's Saddlery.

Warren was a rider as well as an Australian stock horse breeder and had been involved with the Australian Stock Horse Society since the beginning.

He was a classifier with the society for some time.

Warren believed that having an understanding of horses and what riders needed helped immensely in his trade.

It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before Warren was refining the style of his saddles, making them lighter, neater and closer to the horse, getting away from older styles of saddles, which were traditionally bigger and bulkier.

(Above) Heidi (back) and Christine are continuing Warren's legacy. (Main image) Warren Newcombe - image courtesy Daily Examiner, Grafton.

Over the years, Warren trained many apprentices who have gone on to be successful in the trade. One of his apprentices included his daughter, Heidi. It is extremely important to Heidi that she keeps the memory of her father alive through her work.

Heidi recalled the time that her father made saddles for Kevin Bacon, used at the Olympic Games.

Heidi said that this would have been one of the most unique jobs that her father completed during his career.

Staying in business for as long as the Newcombe family has is not an easy feat. Christine puts the success of the business down to the personal side of things. Christine said that it is extremely important to her that she continues to carry on Warrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as I can keep doing it, I will,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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‘Skin Care Trends’ that will soon be commonplace

Nothing about me without me Whether you need assistance in the home or in the community, are young or older, have a Home Care Package or a NDIS plan then all support should be provided that focuses on you.

The saying ‘nothing about me without me’ explains how support is now organised by making sure the person is at the centre of all planning. Clarence Care + Support customer advisors and coordinators are all experienced in providing this type of service. This means they are available to talk through your needs and goals.

Our staff will visit at home, or you can make an appointment at our offices in Maclean or Grafton when you need to know how to access services, as it is all new. You may have your plan, but now need to get it all started.

Clarence Care + Support is a NDIS registered provider for a range of services including plan management, support coordination and a number of home

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and community services.

Home Care Packages from Level 1 up to the more complex care of Level 4 are all provided. We have a growing nursing team as well, which is giving support to those who have ongoing medical needs.

“It’s the time they take to explain my package and how I have choices in deciding what is the best option to achieve my independence,” said Michelle who has a NDIS plan and now joins in many community activities each week.

“The staff at Clarence Care + Support go over and beyond in their dedication in providing services and I feel happy to have such wonderful support from this service” she added.

Phone our team on 6645 0400 for a chat.

The skin care and cosmetics industry is constantly changing and it can be hard to keep up with the latest skincare trends.

Below are just a few trends on the rise and something to keep your eyes out for in the coming months.

THE RISE OF MUSHROOMS Mushrooms have become the ‘in’ skincare ingredient. Mushrooms are a complex and versatile naturally occurring substance. Numerous ingredients such as phenolics, polyphenolics, polysaccharides and vitamins show antioxidant, anti-ageing, skin whitening, moisturising and hair growth effects. So be prepared for the rise of mushrooms in your daily skin care routine.

CLEAN EVERYTHING There is a strong focus on green beauty. A sustainable approach and natural certified cosmetic is taking the skincare and cosmetics industry by storm. Right now the focus is on improving the quality of ingredients, making them good for you and the planet.

GENDER-NEUTRAL SKIN CARE It’s time to ditch the men and women labels on skincare products. We all have skin and no matter what type of skin you have, it will always require some care.

Consumers are less focused on colours of packaging and what gender the skincare is labelled and more on what the product will do for them.

PACKAGING THAT DOESN’T HURT THE ENVIRONMENT More and more customers are paying strong attention to not only what the skincare product is made with but the bottle that it comes in. Clean beauty shouldn’t be an issue that you compromise on, therefore clean, sustainable packaging such as reusable containers that are environmentally friendly, recyclable, biodegradable, reusable or repurposed are on the rise.

STRIPPING BACK YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE Simple living is becoming a trend not only in everyday life but in skincare as well. This means restructuring your skincare routine and saying yes to a more simplified regimen using simple but effective ingredients that are understandable.

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One of Australia’s best UFC fighters encourages more children to participate in sport

Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski in Lismore Image: Marissa Newman

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ecently, Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski was in Lismore, where he ran a free MMA coaching clinic at Cyclone Training Centre in Goonellabah. Volkanovski is a professional mixed martial artist based in Sydney and was invited to come and run the session by his friend Brentin Mumford, who also trains at Cyclone Training Centre.

Volkanovski is passionate about getting children to participate in all sports, not just mixed martial arts. Making his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) in May 2012, Volkanovski sports an impressive record of 20 wins and 1 loss during his career so far. Fighting in the UFC, it is important that Volkanovski maintains his weight, as well as training, so he can continue to fight in the featherweight division.

“Health and fitness is absolutely everything. I need to be healthy so I can train and keep the weight down and make weight. To be able to perform and be in this sport for a long time you need to look after your body, and nutrition is a massive part, as well as your training, strength and conditioning and physios – it’s all a big part. Training hard is good but you need to be able to keep training hard,” he said.

Volanovski believes that it is important that children are involved in sports, not just for the fitness benefits but for the discipline that sport brings. He also feels that the sport of mixed martial arts gets a bad reputation as it is not fully understood.

“It’s very important, not only martial arts. I have participated in a few sports and all sports are very good, it’s all healthy. Discipline goes in all sports as well, especially martial arts; one thing that I really do find that a lot of people don’t realise is the discipline. It’s all about respect and a lot of people miss that when they watch fighting.

Martial arts are all about respect, it’s all about discipline and doing the right thing. Obviously what we do is only meant for competitive times,” he said.

Volanovski would recommend the sport to all and has noticed that there has been an increase; however it is important that more children take up the sport.

“Yeah, 100 percent, it is something that you are starting to see a lot more people get into, the martial arts, because of the likes of jujitsu. It’s all about respect,” he said.

Having children involved in sport is also important for their emotional and social development.

“Sport not only is it good for fitness, but obviously nowadays everyone is on their phones and games, it allows them to get out there and communicate with other kids and that’s very healthy,” he said.

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Get connected this Mental Health Month WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE 10TH OF OCTOBER THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. This year, Our Healthy Clarence will be holding two free Park Run events in Yamba and Grafton. On the 8th of October we will be meeting at the Yamba Ferry Terminal at Ford Park and walking to Turner’s Beach and return. On the 10th of October we will be meeting at Barnier Park, Junction Hill. Both events will meet at 6.00am and will be finished by 9am at the very latest. We will be giving all participants a green bandana to wear and on completion of the walk we will enjoy a delicious breakfast before we form a human O H C (Our Healthy Clarence) for a drone photoshoot. This is a pet friendly event and everyone is encouraged to come along and have some fun whilst we support mental health and wellbeing in our community. In addition, service providers will be there to have a conversation and provide information on where to access mental health and wellbeing support in the Clarence Valley.

ASKING FOR HELP WHEN YOU AREN’T OK You may think that asking for help can be perceived as a weakness or that you will be judged, that no one will understand or it’s embarrassing to admit that you aren’t feeling ok or that the problem will go away by itself.

The best thing you can do is to connect with someone, a friend, family member, a teacher, a work colleague or anyone you feel comfortable talking to. You can seek professional help by talking to your GP, Lifeline, a Psychologist, a mental health clinician or social worker. There are a number of online tools available today such as the BeyondNow app that assists you to develop a safety plan.

Mindspot.org.au is a free therapist guided digital mental health treatment for adults and eheadspace provide free online and telephone support and counselling to young people aged 12-25, their families and friends. The Buttery offers a free Footprints2Wellbeing program which supports people over the age of 12 who are concerned about their mental health by offering group and individual sessions www.thebuttery.org.au.

WHY SHOULD I ASK FOR HELP??

The benefits of asking for help can prevent the problems getting bigger, you can feel a sense of relief that you have connected with someone and can reduce your sense of loneliness. Reaching out to friends, family or professionals can help you gain perspective on your problems and reduce your sense of loneliness.

We all go through tough times and sometimes can’t solve problems by ourselves. It is courageous and a sign of strength to recognise and ask for help when you need it.

WHERE TO ACCESS HELP? You may not know where to go for help or how to access support services, it can often be confusing and overwhelming. If you are aged 12–25 you can make an appointment to see someone at headspace in Grafton. Also, StandBy is a 24/7 service that supports anyone who has been impacted by suicide. This service is available for anyone at any stage in their life including Individuals, families, friends and community groups. StandBy provides free face to face or telephone support for up to 1 year. Phone: 0417 119 298. In addition, the NSW Mental Health Line is available 24/7 to provide mental advice and links to local services.

Phone: 1800 011 511. Caring for a loved one who may be experiencing a mental health condition can at times tough and exhausting, NSW Carers offers support and can be contacted on Phone: 1800 242 636.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE? Our Healthy Clarence in collaboration with Lifeline North Coast, headspace and Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) offers mental health literacy training for the community. Such training includes Workplace Skills Support, Wellbeing and You, Accidental Counsellor, DV (Domestic Violence) Alert Training, Standard Mental Health First Aid training, Aboriginal Mental Health First Training, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. For information on where and when the next courses are being delivered, please ‘like’ Our Healthy Clarence Facebook page or go to our website www.ourhealthyclarence.org.au or contact www.ramph.com.au for further information and downloadable resources.

IF YOU NEED HELP OR SOMEONE TO TALK TO:

Lifeline Suicide Call Back Service Kids Helpline MensLine Australia eheadspace beyondblue Mental Health Line Carers NSW StandBy www.ourhealthyclarence.org.au

13 11 14 1300 659 467 1800 551 800 1300 789 978 1800 650 890 1300 224 636 1800 011 511 1800 242 636 0417 119 298

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000

Although "Share the Journey" has been the Mental Health Month theme since 2017, this year we’re doing something a bit different.

We’re looking at connection both in terms of ways an individual can connect, but also the things we can all do to create communities where people feel safer and more connected when things aren’t going well.

Connecting with others is important, not only for people's mental wellbeing, but also for their health and survival. Research shows that feeling connected with others gives people a sense of security, support, purpose and happiness. Close connections and good relationships help people enjoy the good times as well as cope with the difficult experiences.

Many Australians report feeling lonely, and believe loneliness is increasing in Australia. For those experiencing or living with mental illness, loneliness can have an even bigger impact.

Sharing the Journey means working together to create communities that support people going through difficult times and enable everyone to have the best possible mental

health!

Nearly half of all Australians (45%) will experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime, and those that don’t will most likely know someone that does. There’s still a lot of stigma and confusion around the topic.

By challenging stigma and prejudice we can help ensure everyone can find ways to connect.

Share the Journey is all about ways we can connect with others, both for our own health and wellbeing, as well as theirs. Sharing the journey can mean many things: •Telling your loved ones about both your successes and difficulties •Reaching out to people who might be withdrawing from others •Working with someone to find and access services or support •Asking for help with day-to-day things when you need it •Getting involved in group activities, like sports or book clubs •Sharing a cuppa with a mate Whether you reach out to someone who might be feeling a bit lost or find a way to connect with others when you need some help, building positive social connection is something we can all try and do.

The theme for Mental Health Month this year is Share the Journey. If you have been experiencing a hard time, Momentum Collective is here to support you and to share the load. We have been working within the Clarence community for many years now and offer support and assistance to people experiencing domestic and family violence, Aboriginal people in need of affordable housing, younger and older people who are experiencing mental health issues and people who would like NDIS support.

Jane (not her real name) says Momentum Collective helped her family during a difficult time recently. “My granddaughter needed some support so she went along to the Clear Minds Program in Grafton. She really enjoyed the

program and learnt some good skills. It helped her and our whole family during a really hard time.”

Our team at Momentum Collective understand that life can be hard at times and during those times we all need support to figure things out. Whether you’re an adult with a disability or mental health issue, or a younger member of our community, we can support you to promote independence, be more involved in your local community and help you live your best life. We are here for everyone. Our dedicated and professional team can work together with you to find a way forward – you don’t have to face the hard times alone. If you or someone you care about could use our support, please contact our friendly team for a chat on 6642 6399.

Source: mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au

A WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING Are you struggling with depression or anxiety?

Unsure of what mental health services are available to you?

We can help!

9 Adult & youth mental health services 9 Specialist Aboriginal Homelessness service 9 Domestic & family violence support 9 NDIS provider

For more info: 1300 900 091 | 02 6642 6399 mymomentum.org.au

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DISCREET AFFORDABLE HEARING SOLUTIONS! Here at Celtic Coastal Hearing we understand that everyone needs a choice for their hearing needs and we aim to offer solutions for everyone.

Being an independent family owned hearing provider fosters ‘one to one’ personalised care whilst promoting confidence and support in your own hearing professional. We provide a friendly, caring and warm place where you can come and be truly open about your hearing experiences, both good and not so good!

Spending time listening to your hearing story is what we do to help you hear the best that your hearing allows. At Celtic Coastal Hearing we believe in continuity of care which means you receive care from one dedicated person every time.

“The community place their trust in my opinion regarding hearing and I feel truly privileged and honour this trust by providing honest, open and unbiased advice regarding hearing choices”.

Being ‘independent’ means you have access to ALL hearing aid manufacturers and not tied to one brand. At Celtic Coastal Hearing the choice truly is yours!

We are fully government accredited to provide FREE hearing aids to both Pensioners and Veterans. We are also WorkCover approved to provide care to anyone with industrial deafness.

Free Assessments and Hearing Device Trials are available to you locally which is very exciting.

So if you feel people are mumbling or you are fed up with getting ‘bits and pieces’ of the conversation around you, please come and say Gidday! Tell us so we can help you.

It’s never been a better time to hear well so call Caitriona on (02) 5617 6653. Meet us at Yamba or Maclean!

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SKIN CHECKED LATELY?

ADULT ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Have you had your skin checked lately? It’s a good thing to do.

Our skin is the largest organ in our body! Just like regular dental check ups or other routine annual checks, a skin check should be high on your list of self care. Have you noticed anything change lately?

Become itchy or red? Dark or swollen? Change shape or become inflamed? For peace of mind, your best bet is to have it checked. By the experts.

Yamba Skin Clinic has been established in Yamba for over nine years. We are a local family owned and operated clinic. Our core staff have been here since we were established! With Dr Groves at the helm, we have worked to provide for you honest, caring and practical advice on your skin needs. We are always striving to learn more to provide you with more, with the latest and updated information. From treatments, creams and sunscreens to diet, lifestyle and gut health. From excellent advice on skin care needs to expertise in the treatment of complex skin cancers, we have it covered. Call us up on 66458155 to book in your annual skin check.

If you are seeking an excellent, family friendly sunscreen that works, drop in and see us at 2/24 Yamba Street, Yamba. We carry very high grade sunscreen all year round and you don’t need an appointment to peruse our product line. All the leg work has been done for you, so rest assured that you will be presented with a high quality product that won’t break the bank.

Dr Groves is also skilled in aesthetic medicine.

We have been administering injectables here for nine years. If you are considering a subtle “freshen up” or if there’s something bothering you such as loss of lip volume, very deep frown lines or uneven symmetry please give us a call to discuss. Discretion assured. Give us a call on 66458155 for your health and wellbeing. Our friendly staff are happy to answer any questions you have.

Orthodontics plays an important role in improving overall health and achieving balance and harmony between the face and teeth for a beautiful, healthy smile, which may enhance one’s self-esteem. Properly aligned teeth are easier to brush and so the tendency to decay may be decreased, as may the likelihood of developing disease of the gums and supporting bone. Well aligned teeth are less likely to experience abnormal wearing down.

For most patients orthodontic treatment is commenced once the last baby tooth has been lost. This is usually in the early teens.

However orthodontic treatment is not just for children and teenagers. With recent advances in cosmetic appliances (Invisalign, lingual braces and clear braces) more adults are now having treatment. You are never too old to straighten your teeth.

Many adults are now choosing to have treatment because they want to feel better about their appearance and improve the function of their mouth. Maybe treatment was denied to them as children, or they have seen the wonderful impact of orthodontic treatment on their own children.

Adult treatments are similar to adolescent treatments with regular appointments to adjust appliances (or check aligners) and the long term use of retainers after treatment is an essential commitment on the part of the patient. Simple treatments can be completed in as little as 6-9 months with more complicated treatments taking 18-24 months.

It is extremely important that orthodontic patients continue to see their general dentist for routine checkups during treatment.

If you want to investigate your options please contact Dr Armstrong at Fresh Dental Care.

Dr David Armstrong

Hearing care as individual as you are!

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Communicate the way you need for the greatest life you lead.

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Clinics located at Yamba and Maclean.

Celtic Coastal Hearing Services 6 River Street, Yamba NSW 2464

TEL: 02 5617 6653 Email: caitriona@celticcoastalhearing.com.au Web: www.celticcoastalhearing.com.au

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Specialist Orthodontist BDS, FDSRCS (Eng), MDSc (Ortho), MRACDS (Orth), Phd

Dr Groves is now

BULK BILLING ALL PENSIONERS for skin checks and skin surgeries Are you concerned about any spots on your body?

Or you haven’t had a skin check in the last year?

Call today for peace of mind.

6645 8155 2/24 Yamba St, Yamba (next door to newsagency/ across from Post Office)

Available on Wednesdays at Fresh Dental Care, Grafton • No Referral Needed • Interest Free Payment Plans • Early Treatment • Self Ligating Braces • Invisible Braces & Invisalign • Cosmetic Braces • Member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists

Ph: 6643 2225 Fresh Dental Care, cnr Queen & Victoria St, Grafton Dr Armstrong lives in Coffs Harbour and provides Specialist Orthodontic care for Children and Adults at Blue Wave Orthodontics, Suite 4, 1 Park Avenue

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Clarence Valley now has its first Hearing Doctor!

Accent Hearing, the only locally owned hearing clinic in the Clarence Valley, now has a qualified Doctor of Audiology.

Dr Greg Butcher is well established in the community through Accent Hearing and the Clarence Valley Orchestra. He prides his Audiology practice as one of the best and most ethical in the business.

Seeing Dr Butcher for your appointment will not cost any more, but with a clinical Doctor of Audiology, he can offer in depth knowledge in these areas: • Tinnitus & Hyperacusis counselling (noise sensitivity) • Successful management in wearing hearing aids and other devices • Psychoacoustics (sound perception) • Pharmacology & ototoxicity (medicines and hearing loss) • Cognition, speech & perception with hearing loss (reasoning and awareness) • Balance issues • Hearing Diseases Dr Butcher recommends to look after your hearing as part of your overall health care, the same as

going to your GP. He encourages family members or support person to attend any hearing appointments you may have.

If you do have hearing loss and do nothing about it, research shows that our other senses (like sight), may take over the part of the brain that is not used for hearing and will be very difficult to get back. Other correlations include risk of depression due to social isolation.

Accent Hearing offers hearing appointments for: • Pensioners (Hearing Services Program, Australian Government) • Department of Veteran Affairs (Hearing Services Program, Australian Government) • Work Cover NSW • Self-Funded Retirees • Children from 10 years • Employment Drop in any time to Accent Hearing’s Audiology Clinic at Shop L5 in ‘The Link’ Grafton Shopping World (the big blue shop front opposite the café) or Call Accent Hearing on 6643 4044 or visit our website www.accenthearing.com.au for further information.

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Dentures can form an important part of dental care Our teeth have a significant impact on the way we live our life. They influence how we look, how we speak, how we eat, and their absence greatly affects how we perceive ourselves and how others see us.

If we are missing some or all of our teeth then our quality of life and sense of confidence can be compromised. One alternative to replacing these lost or missing teeth is to have dentures fitted by your dentist.

Not your grandmother’s dentures While dentures are often the target of ridicule in popular culture, the truth is they are an effective replacement for teeth lost to decay, gum disease, or trauma. If you have experienced partial or total tooth loss, it’s likely your dentist will talk to you about having dentures

fitted.

There are three main types of dentures: 1. A full denture Replacing all your natural teeth, these rest on your upper or lower jaws or both, providing support to your face and giving it a natural, more “filledin” look.

2. A partial denture Replacing lost or missing teeth, this is held in place by clasps around your remaining teeth and may have a cobalt-chrome base for added strength.

3. Implant retained denture An alternative to standard dentures, these replace one or more single teeth and are held in place by implants fixed into the jaw.

Dentures are customised by your dentist or prosthetist to fit your mouth to prevent them from being the cause of bleeding gums, swelling, and

ulcers; however, even the best made dentures will feel a little irritating at first as you adjust to how they feel in your mouth. You may need to return to your clinician for minor adjustments.

If you’re having teeth removed and need a denture, your dentist may suggest waiting a few months after the teeth have been removed so that your gums can heal and the need for adjustment is minimised. However, if you need a denture immediately after a tooth is removed and it is fitted during the same visit (an 'immediate' denture), then more frequent adjustment may be necessary.

Keeping your mouth healthy Even when your dentures are comfortably in place, it’s still important to see your dentist regularly.

Source: Australian Dental Association

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t’s no secret that we all want to be happy in our everyday lives. With the increased stresses that many of us face in our lives it is important to take time out to be mindful and stay present in the moment.

Malcolm Huxter (Mal) is a clinical psychologist as well as a mindfulness and compassion consultant who lives and works in Lismore. Mal has been practicing mindfulness and related practices, such as loving kindness and compassion for nearly 45 years and has been teaching it in both clinical and public settings for over 28 years.

In his book, Healing the Heart with Mindfulness, Malcolm Huxter describes the practice of mindfulness, his journey with mindfulness and also many ways that individuals can practice mindfulness.

Mal says that “One way of describing mindfulness is: remembering to be attentive to present moment experience with care and wise discernment.”

Mindfulness can be useful for many people.

According to Mal, “mindfulness is regarded as a meditation practice, a coping skill, a mode of being and a key factor in therapy. It is both a therapeutic stance used by therapists and a skill that can be taught to individuals seeking treatment, therapy, life-coaching and stress management. Mindfulness can be learnt individually or within group settings and is not limited any one particular mental emotional or spiritual approach.”

A principle with mindfulness is to stay present with current experience.

When we can stay present with experience (with mindfulness) we can be more empowered to short circuit cyclic destructive behaviours, reduce being hijacked by wayward thoughts and tame emotional overreactions. One way of practicing mindfulness is by being aware of what presents or what is there in front of you. Another way of practicing mindfulness is by wisely remembering to bring attention to the task at hand,

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whatever that task may be.

According to Mal, “Mindfulness helps us not to be seduced and intoxicated with the highs of life, while protecting us from being deceived and lost in the lows. Mindfulness is the opposite of being mindlessly on automatic pilot.

With mindfulness it is possible to relax with joyous awe to the mystery and beauty of life. Mindfulness can help liberate us from the suffering associated with anxiety and depression because it helps us remember the lessons from the past, remember our purpose and remember to be here now.”

You can be mindful anywhere and with almost everything in life. Mindfulness does not stand alone as an isolated skill, but is part of context that includes: wise understanding, good intentions, wise actions, speech and livelihood, as well as energy or effort and focussed attention.

According to Mal, “There are many other skills and qualities that go with mindfulness. They all help to develop each other. Some of these skills and qualities are: relaxation, kindness, commitment, a beginner’s mind, a discerning non-judgemental stance, non-grasping, acceptance and patience.”

One practice that aids in the development of mindfulness and vice versa is muscle relaxation.

“As muscle relaxation is an important ally to mindfulness, a progressive muscle relaxation exercise is a good place to start. Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR) is a practice that has been used by health practitioners including psychologists for the promotion of health and wellbeing and stress management since the 1920’s. PMR is also very helpful as an introduction to mindfulness.”

There are free audio tracks available for progressive relaxation and many other meditations produced by Malcolm on https://www.malhuxter.com/ A small Danish meditation app called “OliOli” also has many of Malcolm’s recordings at http://olioli.one/ Malcolm’s guided meditations are also available from “Insight Timer” https://insighttimer.com

Practising Mindfulness Outlined below are some steps for Progressive Muscle Relaxation generously provided

by Malcolm.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation During the progressive muscle relaxation you are asked to tense your muscles. It is important not to tense your muscles if it causes you any pain and not to tense your muscles for longer than 6 or 7 seconds.

• Find a comfortable, quiet place to sit or lie down. A place that you will not be interrupted for about 20 minutes.

• Make the intention that for the next 15-20 minutes you will not be too concerned about anything except being mindful in the moment and practising relaxation.

• Remember that you cannot force relaxation to happen, it is something that happens when you let go of tension.

• First, close your eyes and focus on your breathing, keeping it slow and even. Say the words “let go” to yourself a few times as you breathe out.

• Tense up your right foot, squeezing your toes together and pointing them downwards.

Focus on that tension. Slowly release that tension as you breathe out, whilst saying the words “let go” or “relax” to yourself.

• Now tense up the rest of your right leg • Slowly release the tension as you breathe out, saying “let go” or “relax”.

• Go through the other muscles in your body, working through the muscles of your right leg, left leg, buttocks, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, left arm,

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left hand and finger, right arm, right hand and fingers, neck, jaw, lips, eyes and forehead.

• Breathe out as you relax each body part saying to yourself “let go” or “relax”.

• When you finish, scan through your body and make sure that most tension has been released. If some areas are still tense you can spend extra time just relaxing those muscles.

• Slowly open your eyes and remember that throughout the day you can remind yourself to let go of tension by saying to yourself “let go” or “relax”.

Healthy habits for contact lens wearers

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Spring time:

allergy time

September marks the start of Spring and for many, it also marks the beginning of red, itchy and watery eyes. The chances of suffering from eye allergies this season, is much higher than usual as airborne agents that cause irritation, such as pollen and grasses, are more active.

When not treated correctly, eye allergies can become so severe that they affect your concentration and ability to work. So, if you experience a new or unusual allergic reaction this spring, it’s important to have your eyes checked.

The most common of all eye allergies is Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis where the body’s reaction can cause swelling of the conjunctiva, the thin layer lining the whites of the eyes and inner eyelids.

Some people also experience cold and flu-like symptoms such as sneezing, sniffling and a stuffy nose.

To manage allergic conjunctivitis, it is important to determine the cause of the allergen to enable you to avoid it, and to therefore reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms.

Having your eyes tested as soon as any signs of an allergy present themselves, gives you the best chance of eye allergy relief.

The commons symptoms to watch for include: • Itchiness • Redness • Lid swelling • Watery eyes For further information please contact Eyecare Plus Optometrist in Yamba, Maclean or Grafton.

Optometry Australia is urging people to develop healthy habits with their contact lens wear, and warning of the potential dangers misuse can bring about.

In the United States, this is Contact Lens Health Week, and the peak body for Australian optometrists is similarly focused on driving awareness that contact lens health starts with you.

Last month, 29-year-old Nick Humphreys of Shropshire, England, lost his sight in one eye after contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare parasitic infection of the cornea, which is the clear window at the front of the eye.

Humphreys, who typically left his contact lenses in while taking a shower, most likely picked up the infection while showering, as the practice can dramatically increase the risk of eye infections.

Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer for Optometry Australia said that Acanthamoeba is a single-celled amoeba that’s commonly found in water, soil and air.

“Contact lens wearers face a risk of contracting this infection if they engage in certain practices, such as disinfecting lenses with tap water or swimming or showering while wearing them,” he said.

“Thankfully, such occurrences

are rare, but it remains crucial that people understand the dos and don’ts to ensure proper contact lens hygiene. We only have one pair of eyes, it’s imperative that we take care of them!”

Mr Arundel listed the following simple habits to prevent contact lens-related eye complications: - Don’t wear contact lenses in the shower and avoid contact with tap water - Don’t swim in contact lenses - Don’t wear contact lenses while sleeping unless directed to do so by your optometrist - Do replace your contact lenses as often as recommended by your optometrist - Don’t “top off” solution. Use only fresh contact lens solution in your case – never mix fresh solution with old or used solution.

- Do visit an optometrist regularly. Find one in your local area here.

“Contact lenses are clearer, more comfortable and more convenient than ever. When prescribed correctly and when worn under the supervision of a trained health care practitioner they provide a safe and effective means of correcting vision,” Mr Arundel said.

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So, just what is Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how foods affect your blood sugar level.

The measure ranks food on a scale of 0 to 100. Foods with a high glycemic index, or GI, are quickly digested and absorbed, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar. Foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed at a slower rate, and, subsequently, cause a slower rise in blood sugar levels.

The glycemic index can be a useful tool to identify lower-glycemic foods that often are more nutrient-dense, as well as foods higher in refined carbohydrates.

The purpose of this is to guide food choices that are less likely to cause large increases in blood sugar levels.

The GI principle was first developed as a strategy for guiding food choices for people with diabetes.

There are various research methods for assigning a GI value to food. In general, the number is based on how much a food item raises blood glucose levels compared with how much pure glucose raises blood glucose.

GI?

GI values are generally divided into three categories: • Low GI: 1 to 55 (For example: Sunshine Sugar Low GI Sugar, Banana Bread) • Medium GI: 56 to 69 (For example: Pineapple, Pasta) • High GI: 70 and higher (For example: Watermelon, Popcorn) Comparing these values, therefore, can help guide food choices. You might choose to follow a lower GI diet because you want to lose weight or need help maintaining blood sugar levels as part of a diabetes treatment plan.

Studies suggest that a GI diet can help achieve these goals. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both for body and mind, is best done with a combination of reducing calories in your diet and increasing your physical activity and exercise.

Always check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions, including diabetes.

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As the weather begins to heat up, we generally spend more time outside, having fun in the sun. It’s important to stay hydrated while you’re enjoying your outdoor activities this summer.

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Locally grown produce and a heart for the community at Farmer Lou’s The staff at Farmer Lou’s have a passion and a heart for the community. Farmer Lou’s supports many community causes including the annual Jacaranda breakfast, various schools, fundraising raffles and cancer charities.

But Farmer Lou’s support of the community goes beyond family-like relationships with customers and support of charitable causes.

The Felice family put its money where its mouth is by buying produce locally. And it’s not just one or two items to make a token gesture and keep up appearances. Sweet tasty bananas are brought in from Wooolgooga; fresh kale comes from Kungala; juicy blueberries from Corindi; Lebanese cucumbers from Pillar Valley; free-range eggs from McPherson’s Crossing; avocados from Pillar Valley; garlic and turmeric from Lanitza; baby spinach from Waterview Heights.

And it’s not just farmers that benefit – customers get the freshest possible produce.

There are also many environmental benefits of using local produce. Getting produce locally cuts down on emissions, as the produce doesn’t need to travel far from the farm to get to the shop.

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Light and Hawaiian-Style Lamb Poke Bowl Learn how to cook a delicious and easy to make lamb rump recipe.

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS • 600g lamp rump, fat trimmed • Marinade • 2 tbsp soy sauce, plus extra for drizzling • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • ½ tsp sesame oil • 1 cup brown rice • 1 green capsicum, 1cm dice • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 avocado, 1.5cm dice (or sliced) • 2 spring onions, finely sliced • Lemon wedges and coriander leaves to serve METHOD 1. Combine soy, garlic, sesame oil and chilli flakes in a bowl large enough to hold the lamb, turn the lamb in the marinade. Marinate

for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight if time allows.

2. Wash rice and cook according to packet directions.

3. Preheat a BBQ to hot and cook lamb, with BBQ lid down for 10 minutes on each side or until it measures about 55°C on a meat thermometer. Transfer to a clean plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 2cm dice.

4. Place rice in a large bowl and add capsicum, tomato, avocado, spring onion and ½ cup chopped coriander. Squeeze over the juice of one lemon and

1-2 teaspoons soy sauce. Stir gently to combine and divide between serving bowls.

5. Top rice bowls with lamb, sprinkle with extra spring onions, chilli flakes and serve with lemon wedges COOKING TIPS • You can also cook the lamb in a preheated oven at 180-200°C fan forced for 20-25 minutes.

• If you are preparing your salad ingredients ahead of time, toss the avocado in some lemon juice so it doesn't go brown.

• Try with lamb leg steaks or lamb eye of loin (backstrap)

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Spring is a great time to use all the wonderful produce that is in season.

Nothing pairs better with our amazing fresh produce then Australian lamb. We are all pressured for time these days so we want dinner time to be as easy as possible. All of these recipes will be on your table in less than an hour and as an added bonus they are nice and light and good for you.

Lamb Rump Red Curry Salad Serves: 1 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS • 200g Lamb Rump, fat trimmed • 2 tbsp coconut cream • 1tbsp red curry paste, or to taste • 1 tsp vegetable oil • 100g green beans, trimmed and sliced diagonally • 1/2 cup bean sprouts • 1/4 cup each Thai basil, mint and coriander • 1/2 red shallot, finely sliced • Lime-Chilli Dressing

• ½ cup baby spinach, roughly chopped • Juice and zest of 1 lemon • ¼ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped • 250g packet microwave brown rice • 250g ready to eat baby beetroots, cut into wedges • 1 large zucchini, peeled into ribbons • 60g baby rocket leaves • Lemon wedges and parsley leaves to serve METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180° fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Spread cauliflower onto prepared baking tray, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, season and toss to coat.

Roast cauliflower in oven for 25 to 30

• 1 tbsp lime juice, plus wedges to serve • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1 tbsp coconut cream • Pinch of caster sugar • 1/2 small red chilli, finely chopped, or to taste • 1/2 garlic clove, crushed METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Combine coconut cream with curry paste in a bowl and brush over lamb rump. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and brown lamb all over. Transfer to a baking tray, brush with any remaining

curry mixture and roast until cooked to your liking (10-12 minutes for medium rare), then set aside to rest for 5 -7 minutes 2. Meanwhile, cook beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender (1-2 minutes), drain and refresh.

Combine in a bowl with remaining ingredients.

3. To make the dressing, shake ingredients in a jar and combine.

4. Slice lamb across the grain, add to salad, drizzle with dressing to taste, toss to combine and serve with lime wedges.

minutes or until golden and tender.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining oil, cumin and chilli. Season and rub lamb with marinade. Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat and cook lamb for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

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4. In a small food processor place garlic, yoghurt, tahini, spinach, lemon juice and zest, and parsley. Season and process until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.

5. Prepare rice according to packet instructions.

6. Divide rice, cauliflower, beetroot zucchini and rocket between 2 bowls. Top with lamb, drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with extra parsley leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

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Sunshine Sugar’s Low GI Deep Dish Apple Pie INGREDIENTS • 2.5 kilograms apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 cm slices) • 2 tablespoons Sunshine Sugar Low GI sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • ¼ teaspoons ground clove • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus ½ teaspoon) • Shortcrust pastry for 25cm pan (homemade or store-brought) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C 2. In a small bowl, combine Low GI sugar, cinnamon, clove and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice.

4. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the apples and cook until they look moist, 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mix in the sweetening and spice mixture, and cook until the apple slices soften slightly, 3 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

5. Spread the hot apples on a baking sheet and cool to room temperature.

6. Using the remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter, coat a 9-inch, deep dish pie plate or baking dish. Spread the apples in the prepared baking dish.

Arrange the pie crust over the fruit, tucking it under around the edges. Using a fork or your fingers, crimp the edges of the crust decoratively. If desired, brush the crust with cream or milk.

With a sharp knife, cut vents in the crust, placing them decoratively.

7. Reduce the oven to 180°C. 8. Bake the pie in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes.

Cover the edges of the crust with strips of foil to prevent burning.

9. Bake the pie for another 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

10. Cool the pie on a wire rack.

Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

INGREDIENTS • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 to 3 teaspoons chilli powder • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper • 1 cup tomato sauce • 1/3 cup Sunshine Sugar Premium Blend Molasses • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce DIRECTIONS 1. In a large saucepan, sauté onions until tender.

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To fish or not to fish? This could be one of the hardest decisions you will have to make when you stay at Fishing Haven Holiday Park.

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Up until relatively recently, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), was closed off to tourists. However in recent years, travellers of the world are discovering this hidden gem, exploring its beauty, and experiencing holidays that are indeed unlike any other.

Myanmar remains a rustic place to visit and it is relatively undeveloped. The country is yet to be completely overwhelmed by Western fashion. Everywhere you go you’ll encounter men wearing skirt-like longyi, women smothered in traditional make-up and betel-chewing grannies. People get around in trishaws and horse and cart. Drinking tea is enthusiastically embraced in thousands of traditional teahouses. Life continues to move at a snail’s pace and modernisation has been equally slow, but change is coming and each day sees more new cars on the streets, but they still share the roads with horse carts, trishaws, bicycles, and

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required to reduce speed to 40km/h is the greatest. The changes to the rule will commence on 26 September 2019.

The rule will be expanded to apply to motorists when passing stationary tow trucks and breakdown assistance vehicles displaying flashing yellow lights, in addition to emergency vehicles displaying flashing blue or red lights.

There will be changes to the requirements for motorists, depending on the speed limit of the road On higher speed roads (with a speed limit of 90km/h or more), motor-

lights.

All motorists must also give way to any person on foot in the vicinity of a stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights. Motorists must not increase their speed until they are a sufficient distance past all the vehicles and people involved.

The rule does not apply when a stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights is on the opposite side of a divided road separated by a median strip.

The trial of a rule that required motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles with flashing blue or red lights has been completed and changes will be made to the road rule as a result of a review of the 12 month trial.

This rule is being changed to improve the safety of emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance providers working on the road, as well as the people they are helping. The changes will also make it safer on higher speed roads where the time and distance

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ists will be required to slow down safely to a speed that is reasonable for the circumstances. Motorists must also provide sufficient space between their vehicle and the stationary tow truck, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights. This will include changing lanes on a multi-lane road if it is safe to do so.

On lower speed roads (with a speed limit of 80km/h or less), motorists will continue to be required to slow to 40km/h when passing stationary tow trucks, breakdown assistance or emergency vehicles displaying flashing

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Is your car on the Haggered side?

Hag Engineering and Automotive Yamba has been in business for 14 years. Owner Bob Tonkin said that the business offers a full service as well as looking after all the small jobs.

Hag Engineering and Automotive undertakes logbook and general servicing requirements and repairs for your vehicle.

Mr Tonkin is trying to slow up a bit and give his two mechanics Wayne Mackaway and Kurt O’Halloran a go.

“They can take my place and

I can go work on all my old cars.

Old cars have always been a passion of mine – old Holden’s and Chevs,” Mr Tonkin said.

The team at Hag Engineering and Automotive is a team that works together.

“We’ve got a good team here at Hag Engineering and Automotive and they all work well together,” Mr Tonkin said.

“We keep them up to date with all their courses and try to offer people a real good service and keep the customers happy, he said.

How to make your fuel S T R E T C H further We can’t control the price at the bowser but there are some things you can do to help your vehicle’s fuel consumption and stretch your holiday dollars further when planning a road trip or driving holiday.

Tyres One of the most commonly neglected areas of a vehicle; tyres are also the only connection between you and the road. Your vehicle is likely to be loaded with gear, passengers and even a trailer, so before you check your tyre pressure, have a close look at the tyre placard fitted to your vehicle. There will be a minimum and maximum pressure recommendation depending on the load – the maximum is the one to use. Also don’t forget to check your spare as well.

The correct tyre pressure will reduce rolling resistance and fuel consumption by up to two per cent, and there’s another upside – the correct pressures will maximise tyre

life. While you are checking the tyre pressure, check the tread depth of your tyres. The minimum legal requirement is 1.5mm across the contact area of the tyre, and there are wear indicators built into the tread to make checking it simple.

If they are close to the indicators, don’t hesitate – it’s better to replace the tyres before you go on your trip.

Unnecessary luggage Spring clean the luggage compartment. Don’t keep heavy gear like golf clubs, your sports kit or tools in your vehicle if you’re not using them. Aim to pack light as extra weight increases fuel consumption, particularly in urban areas where you’re often accelerating and braking. The NRMA has found that loading a vehicle up to its maximum-rated weight results in fuel consumption increasing by 24 per cent compared with an identical unladen vehicle.

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Take off roof racks when they aren’t required. They add to aerodynamic drag which increases fuel consumption by up to five per cent.

Service check Most new cars have an indicator light to tell you when your next service is due, but it’s good to check how close the service is, especially if you’re going away for an extended period.

Check the lube sticker, usually affixed to the windscreen by your car servicing dealer, or the service booklet which should be stamped. If in doubt, check the owner’s handbook, because the intervals are time and distance based – whatever comes first. Don’t forget to have a full health-check done on your car battery, particularly if travelling during the cooler months which places additional stress on your battery. Also don’t forget to check your oil.

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Cleavers Mechanical Repairs shop local Community involvement - the key to Hession’s success

Cleavers Mechanical Repairs are a small hard working team of five, who pride themselves on honest, reliable and friendly service. Whether it be a yearly rego check or major mechanical repair work, Cleavers Mechanical Repairs are your one stop mechanical repair shop.

In his spare time, business owner Garry Cleaver enjoys going to the beach and touring. Cleavers Mechanical Repairs supports the local community by buying local and using local businesses as much as possible.

“We also sponsor local cricket,” Mr Cleaver said.

Garry Cleaver believes that it is very important to support the local community to keep businesses in the Clarence Valley.

“Cleavers Mechanical Repairs is a small family business. We have built a strong customer base in the Clarence Valley by being reliable, trustworthy and reasonably priced.

"We thank our customers for their continued support,” Mr Cleaver said.

I MARISSA NEWMAN Hession’s Auto Parts is not just your go-to shop for great value spare parts and accessories, they are also heavily involved in the local community.

Business owner Andrew Firth is involved in speedway; previously he played cricket but has since given that up.

Mr Firth also played indoor cricket for Australia. Speedway is one of the main ways that the business gives back to the local community, however, they also sponsor many local events.

“We just recently sponsored the Hyundai Rally in Coffs Harbour,” Mr Firth said.

This event will take place in November. Hession’s Auto Parts prides itself on giving back to the community.

“All of us here are locals and we like to support locals and locally we try to help out wherever we can,” Mr Firth said.

Andrew himself races speedway (as does his daughter who works at the Coffs store). Trevor, who works at the Coffs stores, races on tarmac. Chris and Emily are heavily involved in 4-wheel driving. This practical experience really helps the team to understand your needs.

The team has over 100 years of combined experience, ensuring that they have the knowledge to help you with all your spare parts and accessory needs.

“Wombat is the king of spare parts,” Mr Firth said.

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Neil Hayton took over the business in 2006 and has over 35 years of industry experience. He can cater to all areas of locksmith security for your domestic and commercial needs.

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It's MY Toyota... /LDUQD 6PLGW ZRUNV LQ WKH ILQDQFH ŧ after-market department at Grafton Toyota. Liarna’s pick of vehicles on the lot is the Toyota Landcruiser VX. This vehicle is Liarna’s pick as it is one of the top of the line four wheel drives currently on the market. The Toyota Landcruiser VX features leather seats and a sunroof. This car also has great get up and go. If Liarna could pick any colour for her Toyota Landcruiser VX she would choose white crystal pearl. Liarna would love to take this car on a road trip to Western Australia.

MATT Matt Heal is the Senior Sales Executive at Grafton Toyota, and his favourite is the tough Toyota Hilux. Matt picked the Toyota Hilux because it's a great lifestyle vehicle.

Matt would choose to buy a new Toyota Hilux in white. If Matt could take a new Toyota Hilux anywhere, he would take the Hilux on a road trip to the Northern territory.

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Mark Shannon is the Workshop Controller at Grafton Toyota. Mark’s pick of the litter is the Toyota Rav ũ Edge. Mark picked the Rav ũ Edge because of the space and comfort that is offered by this vehicle. Mark's ideal colour choice for the Toyota Rav ũ Edge is Electric blue. As it is a great all-round car, Mark would take the Toyota Rav ũ Edge anywhere.

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Jermaine Clarke is the Parts Interpreter at Grafton Toyota and his dream car is the new Toyota Supra. Jermaine chose this car because of the power, sound and sportiness that is offered by the Toyota Supra. He would also pick this car because of the look of it.

Jermaine’s ideal colour choice for a new Toyota Supra would be red. Jermaine would love to drive this vehicle on a decent straight track.

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Michael Anstee is the Dealer Principal at Grafton Toyota. His choice of cars on the lot at the moment is the All New Toyota Hi Ace Commuter. It's Mike's vehicle of choice because it's comfortable, spacious (the whole team fits in) and has a Ū-star ANCAP safety rating. Mike's colour choice would be any colour as long as it’s white and he'd love to take this car on a road trip to Adelaide to see all of the sights.

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ince opening in 2012, Little’s Smash Repairs, has had to move three times as they have continued to outgrow their premises.

Previously known as Little’s Specialty Refinishing, LSR as they are commonly known, moved to their newest location on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Hunter Street in July of this year.

Owner Jon Little was born in, and has lived most of his life in Grafton.

Mr Little has made it a priority to source local products and services for his business. He has spent time away in Brisbane and the Coffs coast region honing his skills in the industry. Mr Little has a love for the

river and the nearby beaches where he camps and fishes a lot with his family.

Mr Little is a qualified spray painter and panel beater. His passion for cars was passed down from his father.

“It’s all I know,” Mr Little said with a chuckle.

There is a small team of five at Little’s Smash Repairs including himself and a qualified spray painter, two qualified panel beaters and an office admin. Little’s Smash Repairs offer full spray painting and panel beating services, in house paint-less dent removal, vehicle restoration, insurance work, and spray on ute liners.

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“We can do anything to do with automotive panel and paint,” Mr Little said.

The team at Little’s Smash Repairs pride itself on quality work at fair prices.

“We pride ourselves on giving the customer value for money and some of the best turnaround times in the business,” Mr Little said.

Little's Smash Repairs have been minor sponsors to local sports teams in the past and have supported a charity project with funds being raised for Beyond Blue. "Ideas are in the pipeline to support local youth mental health program with headspace, and I encourage anyone to approach me with any new sponsor-

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One of our recent additional services is offering a pickup and drop off service in the Maclean CBD every Tuesday for our Lower River customers. "Our customer base from that area has grown massively since we first opened and I would love that to continue”.

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Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your man for auto repairs

Breeze into See Breeze Motors See Breeze Motors is a locally owned and operated automotive servicing and repair workshop located in the Yamba Industrial Estate. The workshop at See Breeze Motors is open for all your car servicing and maintenance needs.

At See Breeze Motors they perform Manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logbook and General Servicing, brakes, exhaust and cooling system repairs and pre-purchase inspections on second hand vehicles.

Rego inspections including LPG vehicles, tyres and batteries are also provided.

See Breeze Motors is your local NRMA Roadside Assistance service provider, so they are out and about 24/7 keeping Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicles on the road.

The team of Mick, Mark and Liam at Mick Faheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Electrical pride themselves on being able to assist all customers with any auto-electrical problems that may arise. Mick Faheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Electrical are stockists of quality components and have the knowledge to install them correctly and neatly.

Outside of work, business owner Mick Fahey has a passion for community sports, water sports, fishing and water skiing.

The team at Mick Faheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Electrical support the community by sponsoring South Grafton Gunners Soccer Club, local emergency services, car shows and community events including the Grafton Bridge 2 Bridge ski races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It pays to invest in your community,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fahey said.

By investing in the community it keeps you in business and keeps the community together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do all things auto electrical â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including air conditioning. We are suppliers of Humminbird and Minn Kota products. We also test and repair, supply and fit quality car stereos,â&#x20AC;? Mr Fahey said.

Mick Faheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Electrical has a large range of accessories for your car, golf buggy, boat, caravan and more.

Passmore Auto Air and Electrical support the local community The team at Passmore Auto Air and Electrical is made up four employees who pride themselves on being a locally owned award winning business providing auto electrical and air conditioning needs to the Clarence Valley.

Outside of the business, owner Andrew Passmore has a passion for being on the water and sailing.

Passmore Auto Air and Electrical support the local community by providing spon-

sorships and donations to both sporting entities and community groups including, the Lions Club of Maclean, Maclean Veterans Golf Club, Maclean Dirt Bike Club, Lower Clarence Netball Association and Brooms Head Bowling Club.

For the team at Passmore Auto Air and Electrical; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very important to support the local community and put back into the community that supports local businesses, such as ours,â&#x20AC;? Mr Passmore said.

See Breeze Motors have a small team of four people employed at their workshop. Outside of work, owner Paul Skippenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main hobbies include motorcycles and music and travel.

See Breeze Motors support the local community by sponsoring local sporting clubs and organisations, the annual Hot Rods, the Westpac Helicopter and they also support the Canteen organisation that assists teenagers with cancer.

Mr Skippen said that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that the business supports the local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important as we are part of it (the community), we spend money here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we do,â&#x20AC;? Paul said.

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Everything that makes you special Ready to make yourself at home?

Strikingly self-assured Progressive dynamism from the bonnet to the rear. The slope of the front hints at a forceful personality. Frameless doors underscore the unfettered coupé character. Its muscular shoulders and broad rear turn heads.

The displays in the new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé are designed for your wellbeing.

Everything can be set up the way you want to see it. The pleasant wrap-around design with ambient lighting ensures flowing transitions.

Luxury that you can feel comes courtesy of the state-of-the-art Widescreen Cockpit with

touchscreen.

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You decide on the set-up, just by pressing a few buttons. The dynamic coupé lines, incidentally, don’t only look magnificent, but also offer extremely little resistance to the wind. This reduces fuel consumption and noise, while enhancing driving stability.

Good to meet you.

Welcome to MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). You can communicate with the new CLA Coupé now as you would with a friend.

It’s all done with natural language, by touch or with intuitive gestures. With the help of artificial intelligence, the system is able to learn from you, advise you and remember your preferences.

The All New B Class is available from Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast, 4 Tolhurst Pl, Coffs Harbour. Ph: (02) 6648 3577

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When it comes to safety, the new CLA is suddenly very down to earth.

Ambient lighting.

All together and all for you. The optional Driving Assistance package combines the assistance systems with the safety systems. This means that hazards can be recognised in good time, warnings displayed and, in an emergency, braking manoeuvres initiated.

Showcases the interior according to your personal preferences or current mood.

With 64 colours, the ambient lighting system allows the creation of some stunning colour schemes, for example in the illuminated air vents, doors or the instrument panel.

Overseas model with options shown.

Play by your rules.

The all new CLA Coupé has arrived at Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast and has been designed with you in mind. Striking and confident, it features an eye-catching diamond grille, 18” AMG alloys, and sleek AMG bodystyling to truly stand out.

A luxurious cabin provides user-friendly technology such as the MBUX multimedia system that intuitively responds to your touch and voice demands. Rediscover your driving passion and play by your rules.

Experience the all new CLA Coupé today at Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast. https://www.mbcoffscoast.com.au

Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast 4 Tolhurst Place, Coffs Harbour

02 6648 3519 DL3461 www.mbcoffscoast.com.au September 2019

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Mon-Fri 6.45am-5pm, Sat 7am-2.30pm, Sun 8am-2.30pm 275 River St Maclean. 6645 5541 www.botero.com.au SCENE

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