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YOUR HOLIDAY GUIDE TO:

Things to do, Places to go, Sights to see

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Clarence Coast Surfari From Broadway to Broadway - Adam Bowes

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B

is for Angourie where the waves peel like bananas.

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is for chilling on Chatsworth Island

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is for Brooms Head, beach camping and big-billed pelicans.

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is for Jackadgery and paddling on the Mann.

is for Dolphins diving in the bay.

is for Harwood, the sweetest little town.

L M is for lovely long lunches at Lawrence.

is for Kangaroos cruising at our coastal campgrounds.

is for enjoying the birdlife at Everlasting Swamp.

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is for Grafton, the city of trees, where the streets turn to purple and the Clarence runs free.

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is for Iluka and its incredible sunsets.

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is for making MacMemories in Maclean.

We’ve been busy scouring maps, consulting kangaroos and sharpening crayons to bring you an alphabetical tour of our big backyard. From 1 January, each day we’ll explore the Clarence Valley one letter at a time. Join in and help re-write the ABC with My Clarence Valley.

N

is for Nymboida, in the heart of canoe country.

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is for walks on Pippi Beach with our puppies.

is for Sandon and fun in the sun.

marks the spot. Hunting for treasure’s half the fun.

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is for OMG adventures outside.

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is for waterfalls, waves and weekends at Wooli.

@myclarencevalley #myclarencevalley

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is for Rivers, rapids and rad adventures.

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is for Toasting marshmallows under the stars.

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is for Ulmarra, a village not to be missed.

Z Y is for Yamba. You’ll never want to leave.

is for Quiet times in quiet places.

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is for sharing good Vibes around.

zzzzz is for arvo naps under a tree, and that holiday feeling, living free and easy.

Time to

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Special thanks...

...to Clarence Valley Council for their editorial contributions to this publication and for allowing us to use their images. Please visit their website for more great information on what to see and do while holidaying in the Clarence Valley. www.myclarencevalley.com. Also special thanks to Megs Burgess of Megashots Photography for the use of images.

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There is plenty to see and do in the Clarence Valley QXGT VJG JQNKFC[U Ć‚PFKPI out where, when and how is CU GCU[ CU ĆƒKEMKPI VJTQWIJ the pages of Summer Scene. Check out our ‘Holiday Fun’ section, starting on RCIG YJGTG [QW YKNN Ć‚PF plenty of family-orientated events, from puppet shows to giant slides to various markets and carnivals. There’s plenty of top class entertainment on offer, too. Our comprehensive entertainment guide tells you where and when. Feeling adventurous and looking for a surf? There are at least 30 breaks scattered along the 80-kilometre Clarence Coast. Exploring some of the isolated breaks within the coastal national parks could reveal a gem or two. Clarence Coast surfari, page 30, provides some hints to whet your inner adventurer. Adam Bowes is a double above the knee amputee; however, this has not prevented him from chasing his dream of a successful acting and singing career. Recently he played roles in Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge and Winchester¸ which stars Helen Mirren and Jason Clark. More recently he had a guest starring role, ‘Wizza’, in the ABC’s Fresh Blood: The Angus Project. Geoff Helisma chats with Adam, page 46. Front cover image: Renae Barnes

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Contacts

Important Contacts In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 FIRE AND RESCUE Fire Stations Grafton Maclean Yamba NSW State Emergency Service

6643 3491 6645 4605 6646 2058 13 2500

AMBULANCE STATIONS Yamba Grafton

13 12 33 13 12 33

MARINE RESCUE Iluka/Yamba Wooli

6646 6311 0437 423 797

ANIMAL SHELTERS AND WILDLIFE RESCUE Clarence Valley WIRES 1300 094 7737 POLICE Copmanhurst Police Station 12 Prescott St, Copmanhurst Grafton Police Station 5 Duke St, Grafton Iluka Police Station Spenser St, Iluka Lawrence Police Station 33 Rutland St, Lawrence Maclean Police Station McNaughton Pl, Maclean Ulmarra Police Station 16 River St, Ulmarra Wooli Police Station Cnr Main St & Ollen Cl, Wooli Yamba Police Station 47 Wooli St, Yamba

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HOSPITAL Grafton Base Hospital Arthur St, Grafton Maclean District Hospital 21 Union St, Maclean Lismore Base Hospital 60 Uralba St, Lismore DOCTORS Clarence Medical Centre 1 Centenary Dr, Maclean 12 Clarence St, Yamba After Hours Practice mobile

6640 2222 6640 0111 6621 8000

6645 3299 6645 3299 0417 473 299

Roads in our region are busy over summer, and so too are our local health services.

Union St Family Medical Clinic 11 Union St, Maclean Duke St Medical Centre 9 Duke St, Grafton Queen St Clinic 33 Queen St, Grafton O-Plus Health The Link, Grafton Shoppingworld Ochre Medical Centre 4 Clarence St, Grafton South Grafton Medical Centre 98 Through St, South Grafton Southside Doctors Surgery 86 Through St, South Grafton Family Practice at Yamba Yamba Fair, Treelands Drive, Yamba Yamba Medical Centre 18 Treelands Dr, Yamba Yamba Skin Clinic 2/24 Yamba St,Yamba

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CHEMISTS Chemist Warehouse 43 Prince St, Grafton 6642 2038 Soul Pattinson Pharmacy 17 Yamba St, Yamba 6646 2060 Pharmasave - Maclean Discount Pharmacy 60 River St, Maclean 6645 4425 Stanfords Pharmacy 253 River St, Maclean 6645 2004 Priceline Pharmacy Yamba Shopping Fair, 15 Treelands Dr, Yamba 6646 1131 Iluka Pharmacy 4A Young St, Iluka 6646 6164 Blooms The Chemist Grafton Shoppingworld, 24/54-74 Fitzroy St, Grafton 6643 1241 Friendlies Chemist 18 Prince St, Grafton 6642 3444 Good Price Pharmacy 63 Prince St, Grafton 6642 1167 Ada and Flynn 64 Prince St, Grafton 6642 2099 DENTAL SURGERIES Happy Smiles Yamba, Maclean and Grafton 207 Yamba Road, Yamba 6646 1159 Union St, Maclean 6645 2039 King St Arcade King St, Grafton 6642 5539 Yamba Dental Centre 3/32 Coldstream St, Yamba 6646 2444

Every summer, our region gets lots of visitors. This means our health services need to look after a lot more people, and this can make it harder to see a doctor. Healthdirect has three things you can do to avoid gridlock in the waiting room...

Fitzroy Street Dental Surgery 155 Fitzroy St, Grafton Family Dental Yamba 2A Osprey St, Yamba Fresh Dental Care 11 Queen St, Grafton Maclean Dental Care 1/1 Stanley St, Maclean VET SURGERIES Angourie Road Veterinary Clinic Cnr Angourie Rd & Favourite Ave Yamba Yamba Veterinary Clinic 10 Treelands Dr, Yamba Riverbank Animal Hospital 60 Through St, South Grafton After Hours Grafton Veterinary Clinic 128 Bacon St, Grafton Sandy Paws Iluka 42 Charles St, Iluka Maclean Veterinary Clinic 42 River St, Maclean

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INFORMATION CENTRES Visitor Information Centre Talk to our staff and our volunteers Grafton Regional Gallery, 58 Fitzroy St, Grafton Open daily 10am to 4pm Find a My Clarence Valley portal Touchscreen information hubs are perfect if you want to pick up a pamphlet or two, access our website or just have a look around at all of the great things to do around the Clarence Valley. These portals are not manned, but don’t worry we are always just a phone call away 66430800. 9 Õ V> w ` v À >Ì V>Ìi` >Ì\ Grafton Council Chambers, Prince St Grafton Maclean Council Chambers, River St, Maclean Clarence Valley Airport, Airport Rd, Glenugie Calypso Holiday Park, Harbour St, Yamba iÀÀÞ *>À ] *>V wV ÜÞ] >V i> Grafton Regional Library, Pound St, Grafton À vÕÀÌ iÀ v À >Ì Û Ã Ì\ www.myclarencevalley.com

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Healthdirect’s ORFDO VHUYLFH ´QGHU provides opening hours as well as information about home visits, phone or online consultations.

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Healthdirect’s symptom checker helps you decide if you need to see a doctor.

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For trusted health advice anytime, speak to a Registered Nurse, or a GP after hours:

FREE CALL

1 800 022 222 Helping save emergency departments for real emergencies. This campaign is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the PHN Program.

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Holiday Fun

Holiday Fun FROM WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER

in the Clarence Valley

THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER

Yamba Family Carnival PJ Masks Show The best family fun in the Clarence Valley is Yamba’s Family Carnival which opens on Boxing Day from 6:30-10:00pm in Ford Park and the fun continues well into January. Along with all the carnival favourites, new this year is the Zombies Attack sideshow. You can ride the Dodgem Cars, scare your pants off in our Haunted House, walk through the Big Worm, or just enjoy one of the many rides on offer. There is so much fun to be had at Yamba’s Family Carnival it’s a must do event this summer. Don’t miss the specVCEWNCT ƂTG YQTMU QP 0GY Year’s Eve, open 5:30-late.

Don’t miss this fun children’s show at the Maclean Bowling Club on Thursday, December 27 from 10am – 12pm. The Smileys presents the PJ Masks Show with lots of fun, laughter and singing for everyone. The cost is only $3 per child and this includes a packet of chips and an iceblock Plus you get to meet the Paw Patrol Pups at 12.30pm.

TUESDAY 1 JANUARY

Brooms Head Family Fun Day

Images: Lynne Mowbray

Join in some family fun on New Year’s day at Brooms Head at the Lions Brooms Head Family Fun Day. There are a multitude of races including sprints, distance, family relay, beach boat races, sandbag races, water carrying tug of war and the only place in Australia where you can compete at tossing a broom head in Brooms Head. There are market stalls through the park with food and refreshments available on the day. Gold coin donation is appreciated. This event is run in collaboration with Wires, Gulmarrad Bush Fire Brigade, Lions, and Lower Clarence Rugby League Club.

ITS CARNIVAL TIME! at FORD PARk,YAMBA GHOST HOUSE WATER BALLS

DODGEM CARS

n giant feu slid

KIDS RIDES

CARnival FOOD Hurrica nE games VANS

yone! Loads of fun for ever

OPEN 26 December to Late January Nightly 6.30 - 10.00pm (weather permitting)

New years eve approx family FIreworks 9pm www.facebook.com/yambafamilycarnival December 2018

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Explore in a kayak For a perfect blend of relaxation, activity and sightseeing you really need to join in on one of Yamba’s Kayak Tours. Using double or single “sit-inâ€? Sea Kayaks, they will guide you on a variety of tours taking in the vast array of islands and waterways of the Clarence River Estuary. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or QNF Ć‚V QT PQV UQ Ć‚V ;CODC -C[CM ECP VCKNQT make a tour for you. 'ZRGTKGPEG Ć‚TUVJCPF VJG DGCWV[ QH VJG Clarence River. Stopping along the way for a morning tea of freshly cut fruit, locally roasted plunger coffee , and homemade cake this is no ordinary kayak paddle! Yamba Kayak supply: life jackets, maps, FT[ DCIU HQT RGTUQPCN KVGOU CPF Ć‚TUV CKF MKV Experiencing the beauty of the Clarence River on one of these tours is something that will remain with you long after the tour has ended. Yamba Kayak also offer kayaks for you to hire for your own self-guided tour of the Clarence River.

Cruise on a ferry Clarence River Ferries operates a daily ferry service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka, at the mouth of the mighty Clarence River. During your journey keep an eye out for a variety of seabirds circling above looking for a meal. Dolphins are a common sight as they swim alongside the boat and if you keep your eyes peeled you may even spot a turtle. Clarence River Ferries have two boats in their ĆƒGGV VJG /8 n%NCTGPEG *GCFo DWKNV KP and MV Mirigini (built in 1973) which are also available for private charter and functions. Why not hop on board one of their Scenic History River Cruises which run every Wednesday or their Sunday ‘live music’ cruise to Harwood Island – a 30 kilometre round trip. No matter which one you decide on, you are sure to enjoy a fun day on the Clarence River. For more information go to: www.clarenceriverferries.com.au or call 0408 664 556.

TUESDAY 1 JANUARY

Yamba’s Twilight Markets The Rotary Club of Yamba is holding their annual twilight markets on January 1, 2019 from 4pm - 8pm in Coldstream Street, Yamba. There are plenty of market stalls featuring Rotary’s Chocolate Wheel. Fossick amongst the jewellery, clothing, arts and craft, purchase hot and cold foods, buy fresh produce and gourmet products, and cool down with a drink. There is jumping castle for VJG MKFU HCKT[ ĆƒQUU UPQ EQPGU CPF a sausage sizzle . The markets are organised by the Rotary Club of Yamba and a gold coin donation at the entrance would be appreciated.

Come and paddle with us..

Kayak Tours on the Clarence River

Image: Lynne Mowbray

CLARENCE RIVER FERRIES ILUKA & YAMBA

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday DEPARTING ILUKA Boatshed Charles St 8.45 am 10.15 am 1 pm 2.30 pm 4 pm (last to Yamba)

DEPARTING YAMBA End of River St 9.30 am 11 am 1.45 pm 3.15 pm 4.45 pm (last to Iluka)

Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 8.45 am 10.15 am 2.30 pm 4 pm (last to Yamba)

9.30 am 11 am 3.15 pm 4.45 pm (last to Iluka)

LICENSED BAR & GALLERY CAFE

Open for Lunch & Snacks

Cash or Eftpos ($10 min) Purchase tickets on board Adults $8.90 Pensioners, students & children $4.50 No service Christmas Day or Australia Day. Push bikes & Dogs on leads permitted

AQUA AEROBICS Monday & Fridays 8:30am Wednesday 6pm (from Jan 2nd)

Proprietors Michael & Dee Laibl ABN 74 429 238 711

History Cruise every Weds - Departs Yamba 11am, Iluka 11.45am

Call Phil 0466 035 444 www.yambakayak.com 6

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Enquiries 0408 664 556 www.clarenceriverferries.com.au

Angourie Rd • 6646 1750 www.yambaswimmingpool.com.au

Holiday Fun SUNDAY 6 JANUARY

SUNDAY 6 JANUARY

Yamba Ocean Swim

Yamba Bowlo Big Waterslide Day! Sunday 6 January 2019 12pm - 5.30pm Come and enjoy our NEW outdoor bar, cold drinks, burgers & BBQ.

MONDAY 7 - FRIDAY 11 JANUARY

Plaster Fun

The Yamba Ocean Swim is on once again at Yamba’s Convent and Main Beach, on Sunday, January 6. The Yamba Surf Club run event attracts hordes of holiday makers as well as elite swimmers. With its picturesque beaches and pristine surrounds Yamba always puts on a show, so bring friends and family CNQPI VQ C FC[ ƂNNGF YKVJ GZEKVGOGPV CPF community involvement.

Join Grafton Shoppingworld for Plaster Fun! Choose from our many plasters, paint your very own plaster piece and take it home with you for FREE! Your creation will be a unique keepsake for years to come. Free daily at 10am and 2pm from Monday 7 January through to Friday 11 January.

Image: Lynne Mowbray

Ross

McLeod

PLAY CENTRE & CAFE

Collection

OPEN EVERYDAY OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 10AM-5PM

Bell

& Rural Australian Display @ THE GARDEN SHED

Operating for more than 6 years

$5 entry per child (2-10 yr olds) Under 2 FREE

Parties Catered - Bookings Welcome

1/160 North St, Grafton Located at the old Brewery Plants & Nursery Supplies • Botero Coffee Available • Gallery Open

PH 0438 603 333 • 45 Richmond St, Lawrence NSW OPEN 5 DAYS WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 9am to 2pm

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MacMarket What is a MacMarket? The MacMarket Day is on again this year, so make a note in your diaries for Saturday January 5. This annual event is again organised by Maclean Lions and will take place between 8am and 1pm and takes over the length of River Street in the heart of Maclean’s CBD.

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2/18 RIVER ST, MACLEAN

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Saturday 5 January 4KXGT 5VTGGV YKNN DG ENQUGF VQ VTCHƂE HTQO Stanford’s Chemist at the bottom end (the roundabout of River and Clarence Streets) through to the corner of River and Union Streets. In addition to the 85 stall sites, most local shops will also be open, so if you are interested in grabbing a post-Christmas bargain then pack up the kids, Nan and Pop, and head down to Maclean and support the community. Walk the shaded awning-covered footpaths and pop into one of the many shops or cafes and search for your bargain; or make your way down the middle of the street and browse the many stalls selling their wares. This year’s MacMarket have a wide variety of products ranging from clothing, jewellery, timber products, opals and fossils, arts and crafts of all descriptions, handmade and homemade goods through to ice cream and sweets for the young (and young at heart) and much more. You can also our local Newcastle Variety Bash car on display, so stop and have a chin-wag with Mark at his vintage Wolseley stall. He may even let you sit in it. There will be the local SES truck and rescue boat present and you may also be able to sit in KV CPF ƂPF QWV JQY GXGT[VJKPI YQTMU

Mac Market Day only

SALE 10% OFF STOREWIDE Maclean store only - MacMarket Day Only

COOLROOM & SPIT FOR HIRE

MACLEAN

201 River Street 6645 2461 8

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TABLES!

30% OFF SUMMER SANDALS

Carney’s Shoes 247 River Street, Maclean Phone 6645 2334

PHONE REPAIRS We repair all devices Same day service - Express

COMPUTER REPAIRS SPARE PARTS • TRAINING

UPSTAIRS 18/221 River St MACLEAN

1300 207 441 www.mobilebarn.com.au

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Images: Lynne Mowbray

In addition to stalls selling food products, at the top end of the street there will be the Rotary food van and a selection of Paella, Peruvian Curry, Sushi and Ethiopian dishes, while the Maclean Pipe Band will again have their BBQ going. The Band will also be performing up and down the street at various times. Other entertainment will include dancing performed by the Maclean Scottish Town Dance Centre, and the usual key feature for the kids will be a free Bouncy Castle, Merry-go-Round and Face Painting. MacMarket Day is a great opportunity for our local businesses offering those tempting specials and for our residents and visitors to get behind the community in which we live. There is no other day on our calendar as big as this, so make a date and see you there January 5.

MACLEAN HOT BREAD & CAKE KITCHEN

Cakes, Pies & Pastries Come in to say hi and grab some of our deliciously fresh bread, a hot pie or a tasty cake! Shop 3 & 4 Palace Arcade, River St

Maclean Ph: 6645 2729 $16/WK* (D/DEBIT)

Clovelly Fashions MACMARKETS

SPECIALS

30% OFF STOREWIDE RACKS OF SPECIALS INCLUDING Orientique Dress from $39.95 Tops from $19.95 3/4 Pants $29.95

6645 2151

32 RIVER STREET MACLEAN

UPFRONT MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NO JOINING FEE

MAC MARKET DAY ONLY SHOP 1, STRAND ARCADE, MACLEAN • 6645 5572 www.kanessport.com.au

MARKET STALLS CLOTHING BRIC-A-BRAC ARTS AND CRAFT WOODWORK BOOK STALLS HOUSEHOLD GOODS CHARITY STALLS HANDMADE GOOODIES FREE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT FACE PAINTING MERRY-GO-ROUND JUMPING CASTLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Mac Market Day Only

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30% OFF

GROUP CLASSES

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SELECTED FOOTWEAR

G R A B A MA C B A R G A I N AT MA C MA R K E T

AIR CONDITIONING

PERSONAL TRAINING

40% OFF

Storewide

SALE

PULSE FITNESS Shop 2, 28a River St, Maclean (next to Coffeeart) Ph: 6645 5545 • info@pulsefitnessmaclean.com.au OPEN - MONDAY - THURSDAY 6am to 8pm • FRIDAY 6am to 7pm * SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7am to 11am Conditions apply

WOMENS AND MENS STOCK AVAILABLE

*excluding specials

on MacMarket day only

WE ARE MOVING

C ome in and see John and Joy Allen for more great specials...

Maclean Sports Centre - 3 Rannoch Ave, Maclean

22 River Street Mac clean lean 6 6645 645 2 2142 142

Maclean’s own

Emporium Ta’Chele Australis

213 River St Maclean • 0409 461 049 Next door to Harvey Norman December 2018

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Discover the A – Z of the Clarence Valley

G is for Grafton. Image: myclarencevalley.com

SATURDAY 12 JANUARY

Family Fun Day

My Clarence Valley is re-writing the ABC, Clarence Valley style, and we need your help. Each day throughout January, My Clarence Valley will explore our big backyard one letter at a time. A, B and C are expected to be easy with Ashby, Angourie, Alumy Creek, Brooms Head, Banyabba, Baryulgil, Buccarumbi, Chatsworth Island, Clouds Creek, Coaldale, Coldstream, Copmanhurst, Coutts Crossing and Cowper. (Did we miss anywhere?)

Yamba’s Rotary Family Fun Day will be held at Main Beach on January 12. Fun for young and all will be had at the annual sand modelling competition which runs for an hour from 11am to 12 noon. Everyone needs to be registered before 10.45am We have a Sandologist who shows everyone how it is done and there will be trophies and prizes for best creations using what is found on the beach. There is a barbecue sausage sizzle and steak burgers held by Rotary and the beach kiosk is always open. Entry fee is per team with all money going to Yamba Rotary for use on local projects.Come and join in the Yamba Rotary community event. See you all there!

$WV CU VJG CNRJCDGV TQNNU QP ƂPFKPI something in the Clarence Valley starting with other letters, like Q, V, X and Z, could prove challenging. That’s why we need your help. Get creative and play along. Follow My Clarence Valley on Instagram and Facebook and help us write our own ABC. We don’t want to miss anywhere out so send us your suggestions, and even better, tag us in your photos, @myclarencevalley and #myclarencevalley.

Image: Lynne Mowbray

Clarence Valley Mobile Library

FREE SERVICE

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! All free, just use your library card number to log in.

The Mobile Library services the areas of Tucabia, Coutts Crossing, Nymboida, Copmanhurst, Waterview Heights, 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. Visit www.crl.nsw.gov.au/clarence-valley-libraries/mobile-library for schedule

BorrowBox is here @ your library! BorrowBox is your go to place for your library’s ebooks & eAudiobooks! BorrowBox can be downloaded to your phone, computer or tablet from Apple iTunes or Google Play Store.

get social with us your library – your place, Clarence Valley Libraries

Grafton

126-144 Pound St, Grafton

Yamba

45 Wooli St, Yamba

Maclean

7-9 Stanley St, Maclean

Iluka

Cnr Duke & Micalo Sts, Iluka

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PLASTER FUN MONDAY

7 - FRIDAY 11 JANUARY

FREE I DAILY 10:00AM – 2:00PM Join Grafton Shoppingworld for Plaster Fun! Choose from our many plasters, paint your very own plaster piece and take it home with you for FREE! Your creation will be a unique keepsake for years to come.

SAND WIZARD MONDAY

14 - SATURDAY 19 JANUARY

FREE I DAILY | 10:00AM – 4:00PM Be creative this week with Sandwizard for FREE! Choose either Sand Art or Scratch Art to begin your magical, colourful creation with the Sandwizard at Grafton Shoppingworld!

GIGALEES MONDAY

21 - FRIDAY 25 JANUARY FREE I DAILY 11AM - SHOW | 1PM - WORKSHOP

Get ready to Laugh and Dance along with the Gigalees! Join in the fun and learn how to juggle scarves, balls, clubs & hoolahoops!

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Holiday Fun SUNDAY 13 JANUARY

Pignic races and Family Fun Day at Iluka A family fun day and full program of piglet racing is to be held at Iluka Bowls Club on January 13 from 11am. There will be racing a Calcutta and a TCHƃG JGNF HQT GCEJ TCEG While waiting, a scrumptious hamburger or steak sandwich can be had with special meals for the kids. Also for the little ones are a jumping castle, face-painting, and other fun activities. There will also be some market stalls to browse around during the six-event program. Be prepared to have some great fun supporting and encouraging your favourite pig. This is a really fun event for the whole family. Don’t miss it. Images: Lynne Mowbray

More

things to do

• Visit one of the local markets

• Hire a tinny to explore the Clarence by river • Bush walk through our National Parks • Surf or swim on one of our fantastic beaches • Picnic on the banks of the Clarence River • Take a scenic drives through the lush countryside or on the banks of the Clarence River • Sample the famous Yamba Prawn and fresh seafood • Explore the Clarence River on the ferry to Iluka

MONDAY 14 - SATURDAY 19 JANUARY

Create your own masterpiece

SandWizard is fun, creative and entertaining and is loved by people of all ages. Not just for the kids you can create your own masterpiece with all the latest designs. It’s like colouring in with sand. Everyone can do SandWizard! SandWizard takes your creative juices to places they have never been before, so no matter your age, come along and have some fun. Sandwizard is on daily from 10am - 4pm from Monday 14 January to Saturday 19 January at Grafton Shoppingworld.

• Dine in award winning cafes • Bushwalk on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk • Get active with Kayak tours and hire • Meander through the Marina • Browse an art gallery or the boutique shops • Surf Angourie’s famous point break • Visit one of the many museums in the area • Get inspired at the Regional Gallery in Grafton • Take a stroll through the heritage town of Maclean and take in a bit of Scotland • Get a birds eye view from the lookout at Maclean over the river or the lookout at the Bluff in Iluka • Stroll through one of Grafton’s scenic parks • Follow the award winning Grafton Heritage Trail • Try white water rafting, rock climbing or abseiling

MONDAY 21 - FRIDAY 25 JANUARY

Australia’s Top Comedy Show for Kids!

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A Jam Packed 30 minute crazy comedy stage show with a mad mixture of knockabout comedy, acrobatics, juggling and music mayhem. Fun for EVERYONE! Wilma and Daisy are two of the most experienced children’s entertainers in the country. Someone once described The Gigalees as ‘Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis for kids’ because the energy and humour of Wilma and Daisy was and is so infectious. Kids of all ages (even the big adult type kids) cannot help but laugh out loud and get drawn into the world of The Gigalees. Wilma and Daisy are the best of friends. They play lots of games and no one is ever left out. Don’t miss their free show daily at 11am from Monday 21 January to Friday 25 January. They will also be holding workshops daily at 1pm. from Monday 21 Januaary to Friday 25 January at Grafton Shoppingworld.

• Sunday Jazz cruise up the mighty Clarence River departing Yamba and Iluka • Scuba dive or snorkel in Solitary Islands Marine Park • Hire a tinny to explore the Clarence by river • Take a scenic 4wd journey along the old Glen Innes road • Learn about rail history at the Glenreagh mountain railway and museum r 6T[ [QWT JCPF CV DCUU ƂUJKPI • Play a round of golf • Try your hand at barefoot bowls • Chat to a local in one of our country pubs • Explore Lake Arragan, Station Creek or the Sandon, Esk and Wooli rivers by canoe or kayak • Take in the Aboriginal Sites Drive around the lower Clarence • Check out the marine life in our rockpools – but please don’t take them.

Markets

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Clarence Valley Markets Monthly

Annual WOOMBAH SUMMER MARKET Woombah Reserve - near Fire Station Saturday 29th December 8am-12.30pm YAMBA TWILIGHT STREET MARKET Yamba Street, Yamba. Monday 1st January, 2019

CLOCKTOWER GALLERY MARKETS %PT 5RTKPI 5V 2CEKĆ‚E *KIJYC[ 5VJ )TCHVQP 1st Saturday of the month. (No market in January)

GRAFTON SHOWGROUND MARKETS Prince Street, Grafton, Grafton. 3rd Saturday of the month (No market in January)

THE VILLAGE MARKET PLACE Glenreagh Hall, Coramba Street, Glenreagh 1st Saturday of every month 8am til 12.30pm (No market in January)

ASHBY MARKETS Ashby Community Centre, Lismore St, Ashby. 3rd Sunday of the month.

Farmer’s Markets

ILUKA MARKETS Iluka Sports Oval, Owen & Spenser Sts, Iluka. 1st Sunday of the month

YAMBA RIVER MARKETS Ford Park, River Street, Yamba. 4th Sunday of the month Market Coordinator 0422 420 159

GRAFTON FARMERS MARKET Christ Church Cathedral grounds, Cnr Fitzroy & Duke Streets, Grafton Every Thursday 7am to 12pm.

MACLEAN COMMUNITY MARKET In the main Car Park, Maclean. 2nd Saturday of the month

Coffs Harbour & Surrounds COFFS COAST GROWERS' MARKETS Every Thursday. THE BELLOPY ORGANIC FARMERS MARKETS Bellingen.1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month. DORRIGO MARKET 1st Saturday of the month.

MACLEAN LIONS MACMARKET DAY River Street, Maclean. Saturday 6th January, 2018 - 8am

YAMBA FARMERS MARKET Whiting Beach Carpark, Yamba. Every Wednesday. 7am to 11am.

BALLINA MISSINGHAM BRIDGE MARKETS Every Sunday of the month. ALSTONVILLE PLATEAU MARKET 2nd Sunday of the month. LENNOX HEAD LAKESIDE MARKET 2nd & 5th Sunday of the month. BALLINA MARKET 3rd Sunday of the month.

Byron Shire BRUNSWICK HEADS MARKET 1st Saturday of the month. BYRON BAY COMMUNITY MARKET 1st Sunday of the month. MULLUMBIMBY MUSEUM MARKET 3rd Saturday of the month.

BOLLYWOOD BAZAAR MARKETS Woolgoolga 1st & 4th Saturday of the month.

Lismore & Surrounds

BANGALOW VILLAGE MARKET 4th Sunday of the month.

COFFS JETTY MARKETS Every Sunday of the month.

RAINBOW REGION ORGANIC MARKETS Every Tuesday morning.

Tweed Shire

COFFS UP TOWN MARKET Every Sunday of the month.

BLUE KNOB FARMER'S MARKET Every Saturday of the month.

WOOLGOOLGA BEACH MARKET 2nd Saturday of the month.

LISMORE FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday of the month.

BELLINGEN GROWERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month.

LISMORE CAR BOOT MARKET 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.

BELLINGEN COMMUNITY MARKETS 3rd Saturday of the month.

THE CHANNON CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sunday of the month.

Ballina Shire

NIMBIN MARKET 4th & 5th Sunday of the month.

ALSTONVILLE FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday of the month.

KINGSCLIFF BEACHSIDE MARKET 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. TWEED HEADS MARKETS Every Sunday of the month. POTTSVILLE BEACH MARKET 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. UKI BUTTERY BAZAAR 3rd Sunday of the month.

MURWILLUMBAH SHOWGROUND 4th Sunday of the month.

EVANS HEAD RIVERSIDE MARKETS 4th Saturday of the month. December 2018

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Entertainment

live events Your guide to

in the Clarence Valley

YAMBA BOWLO SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER

Countdown to dreams of ordinary men

VALLEY GIG GUIDE

After two tours of Australia to celebrate the music institution that is Countdown, Dragon is taking the concept back out on the road again for a third series, this time celebrating ’80s UK chartbusters. Dragon played more than 50 Countdown-inspired shows over the two previous tours. This year, the group brings its show to the Yamba Bowling Club on Saturday December 29 and they’ll be putting their spin on songs from some of their favourite and most respected bands, like Queen, The Police, The Clash and Duran Duran. Of course, their two-hour set will also include some of Dragon’s hits such as April Sun in Cuba, Rain, Young Years, Still in Love, Dreams of Ordinary Men and Are You Old Enough. Geoff Helisma chatted with the group’s bassist, Todd Hunter.

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FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER PaciďŹ c Hotel The Lyrical Yamba Bowlo The Living End Yamba Shores Tavern Nicole Brophy Band SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER PaciďŹ c Hotel Dj Dipper & Reti Yamba Bowlo Dragon Yamba Shores Tavern Hekyl & Jive SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER PaciďŹ c Hotel Josh Lee Hamilton

GH: Since Dragon’s primary commercial success in Australia, from 1976 to 79, a lot of musicians have cycled through the group. As the only remaining member of that line-up, what’s your comment about the relevance of Dragon now? TH: That was mostly in the ’70s and ’80s. This line-up is the most long-lived. We’ve done just under a thousand shows so far. GH: Is there anything else you would like to say to punters regarding being an elder rock and roll statesman who didn’t die before he got old? TH: I think people these days are more musically literate. They don’t slavishly follow bands. They’re more loyal to songs; they don’t care where they come from. GH: How do you maintain the group’s energy; as the band’s driving force, how do you keep going and making new music? TH: For me, Dragon’s more of a life thing, rather than just a band. I’m not sure, but it’s just incredibly great fun to play. We’re happy if we play every weekend of the year, which is basically what we are doing. When bookings come in for these tours, we just say to the agents, ‘Say yes to everything.’ GH: Why do you have such a high

FRIDAY 4 JANUARY Maclean Bowlo Anna & Jed PaciďŹ c Hotel Manoa Trio Yamba Bowlo The Black Sorrows Yamba Shores Tavern The Loose Screws SATURDAY 5 JANUARY Iluka Bowlo The Stunned Mullet PaciďŹ c Hotel Salt & Steel Yamba Bowlo Mal Eastick & Andrew Hegedus Yamba Shores Tavern Marshall & The Fro

regard for Countdown? TH: Well, the reason I’m talking to you now is because of Countdown. It made us a viable band in the ’70s, and again in the ’80s when they took us back, letting us play songs that sometimes weren’t even singles until Rain came along and things went nuts again. GH: Your promotional material says that it YCU KORQTVCPV VJCV [QW nĆ‚PF VJG JGCTV QH VJG song and bring something to it of our own, so as not to be a cover’. Tell me about how that works. TH: The songs that we ended up with, they CNN nĆ‚Vo GCEJ QVJGT 9G FQ UQOG OCUJ WRU NKMG Heroes, Under Pressure and Let’s Dance – and that works really well. It’s not some slavish tribute to the songs; it’s what the hell we like and it’s us. GH: Terry Chambers, the drummer from English group XTC, was your drummer in 1983 and 84 when you reformed; how did that happen? TH: That was just a thing where I was talking to somebody about how great the drum part in Making Plans for Nigel is. He said, ‘the drummer’s living in Newcastle [NSW].’ I just rang him up, and he was practically in the band the next day. GH: What is it that propels performing artists like you to continue playing and being creative for more than 40 years? TH: Well, the question is: ‘Why do we do VJKU KP VJG Ć‚TUV RNCEG!o 9JGP + YCU UKZ QT UGXGP my uncle was playing with this rock band for one night in Auckland. I had to borrow a white shirt [to go] and what they were playing was incredible: great songs. The crowd was going nuts and I thought, ‘Okay I’ll do this’, and I did it. That’s how simple it was.

FRIDAY 11 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Anna and Jed Yamba Bowlo Tex Perkins Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks SATURDAY 12 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Pistol Whip Yamba Shores Tavern Mason Rack SUNDAY 13 JANUARY Brooms Head Bowlo The Ford Bros PaciďŹ c Hotel Ben Camden Yamba Bowlo Jimeoin Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks

Yamba Bowlo Jimi Crisp Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks SATURDAY 19 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Kayso Grande Yamba Shores Tavern Nicole Brophy Band SUNDAY 20 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Ăœlo Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks TUESDAY 22 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Old Semeil

MONDAY 31 DECEMBER Brooms Head Bowlo The Ford Bros Maclean Bowlo 2 Way Street PaciďŹ c Hotel Torren Foot Yamba Bowlo Salt & Steel Yamba Shores Tavern Talkin’ Bout My Generation

SUNDAY 6 JANUARY Brooms Head Bowlo Carly & Roo PaciďŹ c Hotel Richie Carter Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks MONDAY 7 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Richie Carter

TUESDAY 15 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Richie Williams

TUESDAY 1 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Hayley Grace Band

TUESDAY 8 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Scott Day Vee

WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Askya

WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Adam Brown & the Dirty Channel

WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY Iluka Bowlo Hypnotist Gerard V PaciďŹ c Hotel Boogs

FRIDAY 25 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Richie Carter Yamba Bowlo GANGgajang Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks

THURSDAY 17 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Neil Anderson

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel The Moonshiners

FRIDAY 18 JANUARY Iluka Bowlo Pistol Whip PaciďŹ c Hotel The Ford Bros

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel OOZ Yamba Shores Tavern Tali Freaks

THURSDAY 3 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Heckle & Jive

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THURSDAY 10 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Hello Tut Tut

MONDAY 14 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Sam Fletcher

WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Adam Brown & the Dirty Channel THURSDAY 24 JANUARY PaciďŹ c Hotel Sarah from Pink Zinc

Entertainment YAMBA BOWLO FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER

Wunderbar energy plus

MACLEAN BOWLO MONDAY 31 DECEMBER

The Living End rose to fame with the release of the groups double A-sided single Second Solution and Prisoner of Society. The band went on to become of one Australia’s biggest rock, racking up six ARIA awards, two number 1 chart debuts, eight studio albums and countless hit singles: All Torn Down, West End Riot, Roll On and White Noise to name a few. Renowned for their energetic live shows, The Living End is touring its new album, Wunderbar, now – so make Friday night December 28 a night to remember by catching the group in the auditorium at Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba. Tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.

YAMBA BOWLO MONDAY 31 DECEMBER

Free to celebrate Salt & Steel is earthy, rootsy, folksy, rocky ... and wild ... raw at a primal level. Performing an epiphany of foot stomping rhythms and heart-stirring, hypnotic vocal melodies, Salt & Steel empower the listener, taking them on a voyage of growth – from understanding one's FGOQPU VQ ƂPFKPI CPF EGNGbrating freedom. The ever popular Salt & Steel play the New Year’s Eve show in the Boardwalk Bar at Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba – it’s free from 8pm.

YAMBA SHORES TAVERN FROM SUNDAY 6 JANUARY

Frivolous fun

International DJ’s residency The Yamba Shores Tavern (YST) is playing host to DJ Gerardo Cinquegrana, aka Tali Freaks, for the month of January, wrapping up with a farewell party on Saturday February 2. As YST’s resident DJ, Cinquegrana will be ripping WR VJG FCPEG ĆƒQQT QP (TKFC[ PKIJVU CPF ETWKUKPI into Sundays with the Sunday Chill Sessions. Gerardo Cinquegrana was born in Germany

Ring in the New Year with the always fun and frivolous 2 Way Street at the Maclean Bowling Club. The duo augments their performances with professional backing tracks, CNYC[U YKVJ VJG FCPEG ĆƒQQT KP OKPF Expect to hear everything from the Beatles to Tina Turner, ABBA to Lily Allen, Maroon 5 to Pink, The Black Keys to ACDC, while DGKPI FC\\NGF D[ C pĆƒQWTKUJ QH DTKIJV NKIJVU feather boas, funky masks and crazy wigsâ€?.

and moved to Italy with his family at the age of UKZ *G ITGY WR KPĆƒWGPEGF D[ JKU HCVJGT U OWUKE knowledge and, from the age of nine, studied the piano for four years. In 1992, aged 16, he started DJ-ing and rose to prominence on the club scene in Capri – it was the start of his DJ career. Soon enough he began producing music at home and after a few years he was offered a production position at Bustin Loose Records in Naples, which was run and owned by Italian electronic band Planet Funk. Cinquegrana is a DJ, musician and producer, who has enjoyed a number of releases on various labels under various guises, including Aspecto, Capri Delight, Gerardo, Highland Skies, J Hard, Mall Aka Funk and Tirrenia Vibe. Perhaps his website offers a clue about what to expect: “Believe in music, life is a massive party ... deep warbling beats and shimmery chords surround the ass-shaking bass line in his uplifting productions, with a touch of disco, tinged vocal licks and melodic hooks – and you have a classy cut.â€?

Pina Colada 60 ml white rum 20 ml lime juice 30 ml coconut milk 60 ml pineapple juice Place the white rum, lime juice, coconut milk & pineapple juice into the jug of a blender.

199 River St Maclean 6645 2525

Mojito 8 mint, plus extra to garnish 60 ml rum 30 ml fresh lime juice 20 ml sugar syrup 20 ml soda water Place mint at the bottom of glass. Add the rum, lime juice, sugar gyrup & soda water, plus a small amount of crushed ice & stir thoroughly until ingredients are combined. Garnish with extra mint.

Add ice & blend until a frappe-like consistency is achieved.

Classic Margarita 60 ml Tequila 30 ml Cointreau 30 ml Lime Juice Rub the rim of glass with lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Shake the other ingredients with ice, the carefully pour into the glass (taking care not to dislodge salt from the rim). Garnish & serve over ice. December 2018

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So young after all these years MACLEAN BOWLO FRIDAY 4 JANUARY

The allure of the road Indie/folk couple Anna and Jed live a life of surf and travel and bring a relaxed, yet adventurous, vibe to the stage – much like their lifestyle. Songs like On the Road and The Mango Song draw punters in to share experiences from their worldly journeys. Quirky and alluring arrangements of upbeat and mellow songs encourage tapping toes and elicit a desire to walk a little slower through life. Anna and Jed play at the Maclean Bowling Club Friday night January 4.

Joe Camilleri has been a part of the Australian music business for a long time. It was 1975 when his group Jo Jo Zep & VJG (CNEQPU ƂTUV UVGRRGF KPVQ VJG UEGPG in Melbourne. The group released several singles in 1976 and 77, all of which just cracked the top 100, however, the song, So Young, made it to number 48 in 1978. In 1979, the group broke through with Hit and Run, which climbed to number 12. Come 1983 and his new group, The Black Sorrows, took to playing cafes on the Melbourne scene – the band, albeit with a multitude of different players, has been a constant ever since, apart from a break from 1998 to 2004. The Black Sorrows has earned a reputation as a dynamic live act, with Camilleri steering the band through an energetic interplay of solid grooves and well-crafted songs that mix the well-worn ingredients of blues, soul, R&B, gospel, country and

YAMBA SHORES TAVERN SATURDAY 5 JANUARY

BROOMS HEAD BOWLO SUNDAY 6 JANUARY

It’s in the family

Just holler All over Australia the name ‘Marshall and the Fro’ has become synonymous with good feelings, late nights, and frothing festival tents. Favouring stomp over swamp, country over western, and rhythm over blues, Marshall and The Fro is a winning combination of birth-right talent, seasoned musicianship and the result of good old fashioned hard work. (TQO ƂTUV RN[KPI JKU VCNGPVU HQT performance at age 11; thus far Marshall has lived life full throttle, riding the highs and overcoming

even Brill Building pop. Spontaneous (forget set lists) and emotionally driven, Camilleri ensures that no two performances are the same. “We come to play and leave the audience feeling exhilarated,” is his mantra. The Black Sorrows continue to be one of Australia’s most enduring touring bands and festival favourite. Be a part of the phenomenon when they play the auditorium at Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba on Friday January 4; tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.

the adverse lows, all told via the stories in his music and motion. A character larger than life, bolder than most, Marshall could have been born with a blue collar, as everything about his story oozes legitimacy. Catch him at the Yamba Shores Tavern on Saturday January 5.

Brooms Head

HOLIDAY FUN

Bowling & Recreation Club

Carly Mackerras started singing around the house as a toddler; and just wouldn’t stop. It was in the blood, though; her dad, Roo, is a professional musician. The result is a father and daughter acoustic duo that has steadily built a solid following while gigging around the Northern Rivers over the past 12 months. Hop into the Brooms Head Bowling and Recreation Club for the Sunday January 6 arvo session.

Iluka Bowls Club Ltd

Friday Raffles

ATM

Drawn 7pm

Barefoot Bowls Available 7 days

Rotary Raffles December 27th

ENTERTAINMENT NEW YEARS EVE - The Ford Bros

PACIFIC STAR Chinese Restaurant

SUNDAY ARVOS ON THE DECK - 2PM

$

SUN JAN 6 - Carly & Roo SUN JAN 13 - The Ford Bros

AVAILABLE EVERYDAY Open everyday throughout the school holidays for lunch and dinner

Courtesy bus - call for availability 30-36 Ocean Rd, Brooms Head

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6646 7118

December 2018

8.90 LUNCH SPECIAL

PH: 6646 7228 THINK! ABOUT YOUR CHOICES. CALL GAMBLING HELP 1800 858 858

SAT 5TH JAN The Stunned mullets Band 8-11pm Playing 80’s Aussie pop & rock music.

OPEN 7 DAYS SUN 13TH JAN Pig Racing 11am

WED 9TH JAN Show starts at 8pm $20pp. Book tickets at Club.

FRI 18TH JAN Pistol Whip 8pm

75-79 Spencer Street, Iluka 6646 6188 www.ilukabowls.com.au

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Thursday 27

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Friday 28

Saturday 29

Sunday 30

Monday 31

The Lyrical

DJ Dipper & Reti

Josh Lee +DPLOWRQ

Torren Foot supported by Jock Barnes & Sex Wax

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Friday 4

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Adam Brown & The Dirty Channel

+HFNOH DQG Jive

Manoa Trio

Saturday 5

Sunday 6

Monday 7

Tuesday 8

Wednesday 9

Thursday 10

Salt & Steel

Richie Carter Sunday Session presented by Stone & Wood

Richie Carter lounge music

Scott Day Vee

Boogs

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Saturday 12

Sunday 13

Monday 14

Tuesday 15

Wednesday 16

Thursday 17

Anna & Jed trio

Pistol Whip

Ben Camden

Sam Fletcher

Richie Williams

Askya

Neil Anderson

Friday 18

Saturday 19

Sunday 20

Monday 21

Tuesday 22

Wednesday 23

Thursday 24

Old Semeil

Adam Brown & the Dirty Channel

Sarah from Pink Zinc

The Ford Bros

Kayso Grande

Ăœlo

TBA

Friday 25

Saturday 26

Sunday 27

Richie Carter Sunday Session presented by Stone & Wood

The Moonshiners

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18 Pilot St, Yamba 6646 2466 December 2018

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Entertainment ILUKA BOWLO WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY

Hypnotism for G-rated fun Hypnotist Gerard V performs a hilarious, G-rated comedy show for grown-ups. He is funny, fresh and always clean, has been putting people under his spell since 1994 and is a EGTVKĆ‚GF /CUVGT 2TCEVKVKQPGT of Hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming – he has a Diploma in Stage Hypnotism from the Alberta Institute of Hypnosis. “I entertain as Gerard V because people can remember that easily, and spell it correctly, too,â€? he says. “My proper name is Gerard Verschuren. My friends often simply call me GV. And sometimes I get Gerald or Gerald V, but I don't like being called ‘Gerald’ so much.â€? Gerard V used to be a tech geek computer guy with a successful technology career, but when he received a pamphlet in the mail titled, ‘Learn to Hypnotise in a Weekend’, things began to change. “I didn’t believe such a course even existed, or that it was possible to learn something so cool in such a short time,â€? he says. “I was comRNGVGN[ UWTRTKUGF VQ Ć‚PF VJCV

YAMBA BOWLO FRIDAY 11 JANUARY

Getting loose with Tex

it didn’t take me very long to learn ... I had hypnotised my ƂTUV XQNWPVGGT VYQ JQWTU CHVGT the course started.� Gerard V hit the road as a fulltime hypnotist entertainer in 2013 and has performed throughout Australia, New ZeaNCPF CPF VJG 2CEKƂE KPENWFKPI the USA, and sometimes in Europe. He casts his spells at the Iluka Bowling Club on Wednesday January 9; show starts at 8pm; tickets are on sale at the club.

Day Spa & Restaurant open daily

Tex Perkins has been a key player in Australian music for decades, although the ambit of genres he has traversed is wide and open. His career has taken in everything from the groundbreaking experimental punk-tonica of Sydney mid-80s noise-niks, Thug, to the lilting, dark country of his recent material with the Dark Horses. From the hard edged sounds of the Beasts Of Bourbon’s snarling pub rock to the evocative soundscapes of The Cruel Sea, whose 1991 single, This Is Not The Way Home positioned Perkins’ world-weary growl within a new musical context – and exposed him to a wider audience. Then there was Tex, Don & Charlie, which saw Perkins join forces with Don Walker, Cold Chisel’s pianist and master

songwriter, and Charlie Owen, previously Australia’s best kept musical secret. And there’s the TnT project, where he and You Am I’s front man, Tim Rogers, celebrated their long-term friendship with a record and a US and European tour. Notwithstanding all of the CDQXG 2GTMKPU JCU TGEQTFGF ƂXG solo albums with the Dark Horses and, more recently, has been travelling the country with the hit theatre production, The Man In Black, playing the leading role, Johnny Cash. Whatever Perkins brings to Bowlo Sports & Leisure’s auditorium on Friday January 11, it’s sure to be engaging, entertaining and, perhaps, a little bit dangerous. Tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.

All welcome, bookings essential!

day spa

Essential Elements

$65 SPECIAL 3 COURSE MEAL & GLASS OF WINE

A unique and intimate dining experience ALL WELCOME - OPEN 7 NIGHTS

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PH 6646 8600 18

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PA M P E R DAY U P G R A D E S O N LY $ 3 5

Includes Fruit & C heese P latter I Sparkling Wine I Light Lunch

RESORT POOL & B AR I STEAM ROOM I THERAPY POOL

Angourie

R E S O RT & S PA

166 Angourie Road, Yamba NSW 2464 www.angourieresor t.com.au

Courtesy bus available from 4pm 7 days a week Phone: 6646 2305

BOWLO

SPORTS & LEISURE YAMBA

02 6646 2305 • 44 Wooli Street www.yambabowlingclub.com.au

WHAT’S ON

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COURTESY BUS

Pick up from 4pm Daily

13th January

28th December

ENTERTAINMENT 5th January Mal Eastick & Andrew Hegedus The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free 29th December

6th January

18th January Jimi Crisp The Boardwalk Bar 8pm – Free 25th January

2 SESSIONS 12 -2:30PM 3 - 5:30PM EARLY BIRD $10 ON THE DAY $15 All ages, Tiny tots waterslide available

WEEKLY EVENTS

TO BOOK TICKETS www.northernriversjumpingcastles.com

11th January NEW YEARS EVE Salt & Steel The Boardwalk Bar 8.30pm – Free

8pm - ON SALE NOW

2nd January $1200 worth of Seafood Tickets on sale 5.30pm first call 6.30 SAMPLE YAMBAS FINEST SEAFOOD

WEDNESDAY RAFFLES

8pm - ON SALE NOW

26th January AUSTRALIA DAY Barefoot Bowls FREE Jumping Castle, BBQ, Outdoor Bar & Music from 4pm - 7pm

$500 worth of vouchers to be won - Tickets on sale 5:30pm, first call 6:30pm

FRIDAY NIGHT MONSTER RAFFLES Over 300 meat trays to be won - Tickets on sale 5:00pm, first call 6:30pm

SUNDAY FAMILY RAFFLES Meat trays, household goods, seafood vouchers - Tickets on

3 GREAT DINING OPTIONS

sale 4:00pm, first call 5:30pm

NORFOLK BISTRO Modern Australian cuisines and gourmet pizzas Open 7 Days Lunch 12 - 2pm | Dinner 6 - 8pm

BOWLO CAFE

BOARDWALK BAR

Delicious coffee, tea, and cafe style food Open 9am Mon - Fri and 10am Sat/Sun

Cocktails, gourmet pizza and cakes Open 4:30pm Wed - Sat til late and Sunday 3 - 8pm

BINGO Monday 10am & Tuesday 7pm

POKER Thursday’s 6:30pm December 2018

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Entertainment YAMBA SHORES TAVERN SATURDAY 12 JANUARY

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NCVGUV UJQY EQPĆ‚TOU JKO CU C OCUVGT UVQT[VGNNGT and an expert gagsmith,â€? Fleckney concludes. Fleckney’s critique contemplates Jimeoin’s style, perhaps hinting that it should be an anachronism by now. “...observational comedy isn’t exactly the Ć‚TUV VJKPI [QW CUUQEKCVG YKVJ VJG GFI[ 'FKPDWTIJ Fringe,â€? he writes, however, Fleckney cannot resist Jimeoin’s undeniable charm. “[Jimeoin] has nothing to prove by now, 52 years old and with a solid fanbase across the world, you’re not going to get any surprises. And with Result!, he delivers an hour of pretty masterful stuff.â€? Catch Jimeoin in the auditorium at Bowlo Sports & Leisure on Sunday January 13. Tickets are on sale at the club or through its website.

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• Focussing on fresh, local produce, the chefs present an ever-changing choice of dishes to please every palate and budget. Our friendly staff are always happy to assist with dietary requirements and offer vegan, vegetarian, and allergen free options. • Functions of any size or occasion can be easily accommodated, with private areas available and a wide range of catering options from casual finger food to formal plated dining.

• With daily specials, Monday Schnitzel night, $12 Tuesday dishes, Wednesday 2 for 1 deal and monthly themed buffet there is always something new to enjoy. Club members and Seniors always enjoy discounted meals, with Member’s draws and Club Cash added benefits of membership. • The staff at the Rocky Mouth Bistro, Maclean Services Club, invite you to join us for a meal, lunch 7 days per week or dinner Monday to Saturday.

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So grand Brisbane’s funk-soul-rock practitioners, Kayso Grande, “makes you and your friends want to holler and shout and have the kind of fun your mother warned you aboutâ€?, say their bio. “The all-star crew of individuals forming Kayso Grande, take their love of bands like The Black Keys, Regurgitator and Queens of the Stone Age and put them in the back seat of a sandman with the pedal all the way down.â€? Check out the video for their reggae-tinged single, When Will I Ever, on ;QW6WDG 6JGP Ć‚PF QWV YJCV CNN VJG HWUU KU CDQWV CV VJG 2CEKĆ‚E *QVGN QP 5CVWTFC[ January 19.

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Club Maclean

Motel

• Deluxe King rooms • Disabled access & family rooms

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$3 per child includes packet of chips and iceblock + Meet the Paw Patrol pups at 12:30pm

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• Located in the heart of Maclean’s CBD right next to the bowls complex Call 6645 2253 or book online www.clubmacleanmotel.com.au

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Good Food Sandbar Yamba

30 Clarence Street, Yamba 6646 1425 Food type Modern relaxed dining with a variety of healthy options with a point of difference for our breakfast/lunch menu and specialising in fresh local seafood of a night, offering a variety of tasting plates

Summer holidays are here and it is time to enjoy some of the delicious cuisine that our cafes and restaurants have to offer. From big breakfasts, scrumptious treats for morning and afternoon tea, amazing fresh lunches to some of the most sensational seafood dishes, these eateries cater for the most discerning diners. Let’s eat!

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Latitude 29

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2/8 Treelands Drive Yamba 6646 2934 Food type Sushi, Hawaiian and Japanese fusion - all day sushi and coffee. Open Hours Open from 7.30am All sushi available after 10.30, but be quick as we sell out early.

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Botero Café and Roastery

Yamba Shopping Fair, Shop 10, Treelands Drive, Yamba 6646 9777

275 River Street, Maclean 6645 5541

Food type Modern Australian Cafe with salads, wraps, yummy morning and afternoon teas. Open Hours 7- 4.30 Mon to Thur, 7- 4 Fri, 8- 2 Sat

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Great food in a casual sea side setting “We based the restaurant on how we were raised‌the freshest of seafood in the middle of the table and 2, 4, 6, 8 dig in don’t waitâ€?! So says the owners of Sandbar Yamba and they’re very quick to add “we encourage our little sandies to eat real foodâ€?. We understand not everyone can/does eat seafood, so we cater for everyone. Through the school holidays Sandbar Yamba is open for breakfast and lunch from 7am and dinner from 6pm. Happy hour is at 530pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Meal prices start at breakfast/ lunch from $10 - $20 and dinner from $10 - $50/80. They are BYO for wine and fully licensed for beer/ wine and cocktails. The extensive wine lists covers vintages from Australia, NZ, Italy, Spain and France. Sandbar Yamba provides very casual seaside dining and is one of the few local restaurants with ocean views and a choice of indoor or outdoor dining.

SWEET ‘N’ SPICY CAFE

If it’s Sweet n Spicy you want! Sweet n Spicy CafÊ is located across the road and just up the street from the Yamba post QHƂEG CPF KU QRGP HTQO 6WGUFC[ VQ 5WPFC[ RO -9pm serving Australian, but specialising in Asian (Thai, Indian), and European fusion. The CafÊ is BYO (corkage charge applies). Meal prices range from around $18 - $30 with blackboard specials. Sweet n Spicy CafÊ has a number of popular HCXQWTKVGU KPENWFKPI %JQQ %JGG ƂUJ QT RTCYPU ITKNNGF NQECN ƂUJ UCNOQP IQNF DCPF UPCRRGT or prawns), served with steamed vegetables, Jasmine rice and Thai Choo Chee curry sauce; and our seafood is all local. Visitors can experience casual dining – sit on our front Veranda and watch the setting sun on a balmy Yamba evening. Booking can be made on 0490 027 301. Children are welcome, but we do not have highchairs. We cater for children on request. Facebook: Facebook.com/SweetNSpicyCafe Tripadvisor: Sweet N Spicy CafÊ Instagram: SweetNSpicy CafÊ

LATITUDE 29

Latitude 29‌sit down grab a meal and relax Latitude 29 is very centrally located right in the heart of Yamba on the corner of Coldstream & Yamba Streets (where you can sit either inside or outside in our foot-path dining area and watch the passing parade), and is open seven days from 7am till 4pm, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. We serve modern Australian cuisine and our

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famous big breakfast is a must. Latitude 29 has a very relaxed atmosphere‌ you can take the children along, and whilst you socialise with friends or family, they can play in the secure children’s play area. Meals range in price from $8.50 to $19.50 as well as a range of homemade cakes and slices. Yes, we have daily specials and a blackboard menu and the menu changes regularly, if not daily it is weekly‌ it keeps our clientele guessing. Whether it be a fabulous steak sandwich‌ also a big hit with our customers; or a scrumptious meal with an Artisti coffee; come on down, take a seat, and let us serve you, won’t be disappointed.

ALOHA SUSHI BAR & CAFE

Sushi with a twist “We love being able to make fresh delicious Sushi on-site - we call it Sushi with a twist. Only at Aloha made with Aloha - Sushi of course, Hawaiian infusedâ€?. Aloha Sushi Bar and CafĂŠ is located at 2/8 Treelands Drive Yamba (6646 2934) and open at 7.30am, all our Sushi is available after 10.30am. We serve all day sushi and coffee and our Salmon poke bowl with a Japanese super food salad is a favourite‌ not to mention our range of other fabulous salads. Our meal prices range from $5 for Sushi rolls plus $17.50 poke bowls - plus we cater for events. There are also blackboard and daily specials. Aloha Sushi Bar and CafĂŠ has a relaxed casual outlook with a ‘beachy’ feel. Why not come along and sit by our open kitchen where you can see us preparing our sushi, and we are always up for a chat.

YAMBA CAFE MARINA

Very family friendly Yamba Marina Cafe is open over the holiday period from 8.30am – 4pm every day (closed Mondays & public holidays); for breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. The friendly team at Yamba Marina CafÊ take pride in their service and extensive menu of modern Australian, vegetarian, homemade breads and cakes. Why not consider one of their seafood dishes? The cafÊ’s signature dish is their fabulous prawn cutlets (genuine Yamba prawns of course). Yes, a children’s menu is available and meals are made to order, with all dietary needs catered for. They also have daily blackboard specials with meals priced from breakfast at $10, and lunch from $15. Why; they even have homemade jams and chutneys available for purchase.

The cafÊ is BYO only and is the ideal location for casual dining being right at the main marina in Yamba, with the waterfront lapping right next to your table. There is plenty of free parking at one of Yamba’s iconic family run cafÊ’s (which has been operating for almost a decade). Call today for a booking and feel like you are dining at home!

BOTERO CAFE AND ROASTERY

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DUNES CAFE

Visiting Yamba Fair? Then drop into Dunes for coffee or a meal Dunes CafĂŠ is centrally located in the Yamba Fair shopping complex and is open for breakfast through to afternoon tea. Opening hours are 7am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday; 7am - 4pm Friday and 8am - 2pm on Saturday. Dunes is a modern Australian cafĂŠ with salads and wraps plus a Seniors menu every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and blackboard daily specials, as well as a kids menu. Meals are prices from $4 - $18.50 from the humble scone to full A La Carte. All food is freshly made on-site and at least 70% of food ingredients are sourced from local producers. Dunes CafĂŠ is relaxed and casual and is a great place to meet up with friends. The management is happy to promote a plastic free Yamba, so go in and check out their range of Enviro products, including re-usable keep cups and shopping bags, while you are JGTG JCXG C FGNKEKQWU EWR QH /CPUĆ‚GNFU EQHHGG December 2018

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Gourmet Kitchen Locke’s Butchery

2/18 Coldstream Street, Yamba • Gourmet Sausages

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Nicholson Fine Foods

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Yamba quality meats - where quality counts Locke’s Butchery may be the best-kept secret in Yamba. Brendan Locke has taken on his own business in the heart of Yamba after many years of butchering in various areas. Amongst his travels, he has worked alongside many very talented butchers including leading Sunshine Coast artisan butcher, Artie Vella, famous for this gourmet meats. Lockey is bringing all these new lines of gourmet meats to Yamba. Locke’s Butchery offers six new lines of gourmet sausages, and many pre-made delightful dinners, made daily for your convenience. There is also a selection of top quality meats including free-range chicken, and grass-fed beef and a choice of meat packs for the budget conscious. Lockey has a passion for excellence in service and customer satisfaction and is committed to providing high-quality products for his customers who enjoy preparing well-balanced meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Locke’s Butchery is open from 6.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 1pm on Saturday.

DEOSA WHOLEFOODS

DEOSA Wholefoods is a local, family run business specialising in pure foods with real ĆƒCXQWT 5WRRQTVKPI NQECN QTICPKE HCTOGTU CPF ITQYGTU YG UGNN VJG DGUV %GTVKĆ‚GF 1TICPKE fruits, vegetables, bulk grains and nuts, as well CU WPJQOQIGPKUGF FCKT[ YQQF Ć‚TGF DTGCFU and grass-fed meats and small goods. Order on-line and get your Fresh Organic Food Box delivered direct to your door or drop in to our store for the best fresh juices, smoothies and IQWTOGV FGNKIJVU CTQWPF (CPE[ C YQQF Ć‚TGF pizza or mixed fresh salad box for lunch or dinner? Look no further for the most nourishing and healthy meals for you and your family!

GOURMET FOOD TRAIL

Foodies will go to great lengths to find gourmet ingredients. They don’t want to settle for the everyday. We bring you some of the best specialty food the valley has to offer.

LONE ROCK WHOLEFOODS

Lone Rock Wholefoods is owned by local couple Blake & Lauren who combine their RCUUKQPU HQT JGCNVJ PWVTKVKQP ƂVPGUU VQ DTKPI you Yamba’s own little health hub. Beyond the amazing cold pressed juices, super food smoothies and Acai bowls they stock a range of bulk wholefoods, supplements and raw treats with plenty of vegan and organic options. You’ll see local, spray free produce used in the kitchen where possible and you can even quiz Lauren with your nutrition questions as she is an accredited Dietitian. They also offer a free social running session every week encouraging locals & visitors to get out & move!

NICHOLSON FINE FOODS

Nicholson Fine Foods is an artisan specialty food manufacturer, based in Yamba. We make a range of unique products including, Finishing Vinegars, Seasoning Sprinkles, Belgian Chocolate Mousse, Luxury Drinking Chocolate and macadamia nuts and oils. Winner of 16 Australian Champion trophies and many other awards. Our website offers an online store with free shipping anywhere in Australia for orders over $30.00 and a huge selection of cooking videos to help you get the best out of your products. Factory “tasting tours� with cellar door pricing are available, call 0266463191 to make an appointment. Come and taste what all the fuss is about!

YAMBA FUDGE

Artisan fudge & lolly shop The art of hand making fresh fudge has been taken to a whole new level at Yamba Fudge. Our fabulous fudge maker has seriously turned up the deliciousness dial by offering over OQWVJ YCVGTKPIN[ UETWORVKQWU ĆƒCXQWTU QH rich velvety fudge every day. From nutty chocolates and creamy caramels to the zesty tang of Lemon Meringue, there is DQWPF VQ DG C ĆƒCXQWT VQ VGORV [QW All our freshly made fudge is gluten free and preservative free. Yamba fudge can be ordered by the slab for weddings, parties, anything! Our large range of lollies (including sugarless), specialty chocolates and gifts are also a “must seeâ€?. So come on in to our Yamba Street shop and check out what’s on the fudge counter today.

CLARENCE RIVER FISHERMEN’S COOPERATIVE

Fresh from the trawlers to you. From nature’s most pristine estuary and oceans, Clarence River Fishermen’s Cooperative shareholders sustainably harvest an array of seafood from the famous Yamba King 2TCYPU VQ QEGCP $WIU HTGUJ ƂUJ CPF VCUV[ TKXGT Clarence River School Prawns. They also stock specialty products such as lobster, squid and a vast array of locally harvested seafood delights. The Cooperative’s three retail outlets located in ;CODC +NWMC CPF /CENGCP UGTXG VJG VCUVKGUV ƂUJ and chips, oysters, our in house prawn cut-lets CPF ƂUJ ECMGU CNQPI YKVJ C HCPVCUVKE TCPIG QH fresh seafood. Sit outside and enjoy the river views while you dine on fresh seafood or our RQRWNCT NQECN ƂUJ FKRRGF CPF HTKGF ETKUR[ CPF golden. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, nothing DGCVU GCVKPI HTGUJN[ ECWIJV CPF EQQMGF ƂUJ and chips. December 2018

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Clarence Valley’s National Parks and Reserves The Clarence Valley is in the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Yaegl and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal peoples. The landscape and wildlife of the valley JCXG URGEKCN URKTKVWCN UKIPKƂECPEG VQ NQECN Aboriginal communities, who maintain strong links with their land. The National Parks and Reserves of the Clarence Valley offer a range of natural wonders, YKVJ NC[GTU QH EWNVWTCN UKIPKƂECPEG HQT [QW to discover, experience and enjoy. From rugged mountain wilderness to pristine beaches and rich heath lands – there’s something for everyone.

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Bundjalung National Park On the northern side of the Clarence River between Iluka and Evans Head, Bundjalung National Park protects 38kms of unspoilt beaches, spectacular coastal heathlands and a pristine coastal river system. At the southern tip of Bundjalung is the World Heritage listed Iluka Nature Reserve the state’s largest littoral rainforest. There is a walking track through the rainforest and it is a bird-watchers paradise. There is a koala colony on the fringe of this reserve.

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Follow the ancient wandering trails of Australia’s coastal emus on the multiday Yuraygir Coastal Walk. This colossal signposted track traverses the coastline from Angourie to Red Rock. The scenery and views along the way are diverse and asVQWPFKPI ;QWoNN GPEQWPVGT YKNFNKHG CPF YKNFƃQYGTU CU [QW YCNM past heath land plains, long sandy beaches, tranquil creeks, lagoons, rocky headlands and even a marine park. Tackle the full 65km with overnight camping stops along the way or break the track up into shorter segments. It’s best walked north to south with the sun at your back. However you choose to undertake this journey through the traditional homelands of the Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, it’s unlikely you’ll ever forget it.

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Coombadjha Nature Stroll

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Washpool - escape to the rainforest

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%TKUR EQQN YCVGTU VTKEMNG QXGT URGEMNGF ITCPKVG 5VTGCOU URCTMNG YKVJ UWPNKIJV ƂNVGTKPI through green foliage high above. Narrow earthen paths wind through dense brush. 0CVKXG VTGGU VQYGT QXGT VJG FCOR ECTRGV QH HQTGUV ƃQQT URQVVGF YKVJ JQNNQY NKHG ƂNNGF logs. The air is alive with the delightful songs of rare and beautiful bird life. Welcome to Washpool National Park. World Heritage listed, Washpool covers 68,554 hectares of prime rainforest located on the Gibraltar Range, around 90 kilometers west of Grafton along the Gwydir Highway. If you’ve never experienced the wonder of this natural paradise, then make it a must-do on your list of activities these summer holidays.

Take a walk

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The Washpool National Park has many good walks that provide a range of distances and environments to suit everyone. Walking is a fantastic way to discover the secrets of this natural treasure trove.

Granite Loop Walk: This track passes through dry open forest and rocky granite outcrops. From Granite Lookout, you’ll have a view over the mixed forests of the south-eastern part of the park. Distance - 700m. Time suggested - 20 minutes. &KHƂEWNV[ s GCU[

Washpool Walk: Starting from the Coombadjha camping area, this loop walk climbs through rainforest and dry forest then descends to cross the beautiful Coombadhja Creek. You’ll see rare giant red cedar trees, with signs explaining VJGKT JKUVQTKECN UKIPKƂECPEG 6JGTG CTG OCP[ places for quiet contemplation including the pretty Summit Falls. The changing plant life TCKPHQTGUVU QH EQCEJYQQF ETCDCRRNG ƂIU CPF lilly pillies - is a special feature of this walk. Distance - 8.5km. Time suggested - 3 hours OKPWVGU &KHƂEWNV[ s OGFKWO

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This walk is a great introduction to the park with track signs that provide information on the features of the rainforest. The track passes through a variety of forest types including stands of coachwood rainforest along the banks of the pretty Coombadjha Creek. This bitumen track descends through rainforest for 400m to a shallow pool where swimming is allowed. There are steps down onto the viewing platform Most walkers will stop at the creek viewing platform, then return by the same route. The track does continue along the creek to link Coachwood picnic area to Coombadjha camping area. This part of the track is narrow and rough underfoot but many will enjoy it’s more natural feel. Distance - 1.4km. Time suggested – 30 minutes. &KHƂEWNV[ s OGFKWO

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Clarence Coast There is a multitude of surf breaks located along the Clarence Coast, from Woody Head in the north to Pebbly Beach in the south. Many are tucked away in bays and behind headlands within the Bundjalung and Yuraygir national parks, which form the majority of the 80 kilometre (as the ETQY ĆƒKGU EQCUV 5Q GZRNQTCVKQP combined with some speculation, planning and research can reveal some little known and surfed gems.

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The Brooms Head back beach can throw up an occasional quality beach break, as can the area surrounding Sandon River camping area – but a good deal of speculation and effort is required to reach and complete a successful surf mission on the south side of the river – a short paddle and hike could be well rewarded. The stretch of coast from Sandon River to Minnie Water has scattered beach breaks, as do several bays in the Minnie

Water area. At the southern end of the Minnie Water back DGCEJ [QWoNN Ć‚PF &KIIGTU Camp, which can be reached by car from the road to Wooli. Here, there are multiple opportunities to jag a rare wave CNQPI VJG ETCII[ CPF FKHĆ‚EWNV to traverse rocky coastline. The southern side, known as Wilsons Head, can provide a reeling lefthander when the sand is in place, and it is sheltered from wind out of the north quadrant.

On the northern side of the Clarence River, explore the bays and beaches south of Woody Head, all the way to the river’s northern wall at Iluka – there is vehicular access to nearby national park picnic and tourist areas. The stretch of coast from the wall at Turners Beach, Yamba, to the iconic Angourie Point area features some consistent beach breaks and a dangerous ‘mysto’ slab at the tip of Yamba Point. #PIQWTKG 5WTĆ‚PI 4GUGTXG YJKEJ YCU FGENCTGF 059oU Ć‚TUV %TQYP UWTĆ‚PI TGUGTXG QP ,CPuary 12, 2007, takes in an area from Angourie Back Beach to Green Point. At the ceremony, chairman CPF HQWPFGT QH 0CVKQPCN 5WTĆ‚PI Sites and Reserves Brad Farmer

described Angourie as, arguably, “perhaps the foremost URKTKVWCNN[ TGICTFGF UWTĆ‚PI break in the worldâ€?. On this small stretch of coast, depending on conditions, there are 11 surf breaks; however, some need the right swell, wind and/ or sand to cooperate. Angourie Point is the northern end of Yuraygir National Park and, if you’re up for some hiking along the Yuraygir Coastal Walk to the Red Cliff camping area, located several kilometres north of Brooms Head, you could luck into some waves to remember – the experience is enhanced by the isolation (make sure you have a friend with you). Vehicular access to the Red Cliff camping area is from Brooms Head Road.

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The Wooli Wooli River wall sometimes hosts a right hander and the beach to the north is home to a beach break or two when conditions are favourable. South of the Wooli Wooli River, to the southern-most tip of the Clarence Coast at Pebbly Beach, is four YJGGN FTKXG VGTTKVQT[ CPF C DKV QH C UWTƂPI O[UVGT[ s RGTJCRU KVoU an opportunity awaiting an intrepid explorer, but you’ll have to CEEGUU KV HTQO VJG 2CEKƂE *KIJYC[ YGNN UQWVJ QH )TCHVQP QT VCMG a chance on paddling across the Wooli River and see what awaits on the other side). 0GXGTVJGNGUU GZRNQTKPI VJG %NCTGPEG %QCUV YJGVJGT [QW ƂPF a wave or not, is a memorable experience for the nature alone ... one you won’t forget for the rest of your living days. Oh, by the way, without revealing too much, this writer had surfed 34 breaks along the coast before age caught up with him and relegated the experience to memory.

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Cruising the Clarence The Clarence River provides some of the most well- protected waterways on the east coast of Australia. Extending from the ocean to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the river is home to 100 islands, Woodford Island near Maclean hailing as the biggest river island in the southern hemisphere, complete with its own mountain range. A whole day can be spent just poking around Iluka QT ;CODC KP UGCTEJ QH VJCV DKI Ć‚UJ QT VJCV secluded river bank for a private picnic. The Clarence River offers the boating fraternity a vast array of choices whether it be a small day trip or a weekend water safari. Our immense river is perHGEV HQT UMKKPI Ć‚UJKPI ECPQGKPI sailing, swimming or just about anything that goes with water. Explore this water wonderland at your leisure for a memorable holiday experience. If you don’t own a boat there are plenty of places where you can hire a boat or kayak so there is no excuse for not getting ‘on the water’.

Water safety appeal by Clarence Valley Mayor

SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICES FOR 2018/19: Beach

Patrol Dates

Days of Service

Iluka Bluff Beach, Iluka

22/12/2018 to 29/01/2019

7 Days

9am - 5pm

Turners Beach, Yamba

22/12/2018 to 29/01/2019

7 days

9am - 5pm

Main Beach, Yamba

15/12/2018 to 29/01/2019

5 Days

9am - 5pm

Pippie Beach, Yamba

22/12/2018 to 29/01/2019

7 Days

9am - 5pm

Brooms Head Main Beach, Brooms Head

22/12/2018 to 29/01/2019

7 Days

9am - 5pm

Minnie Water Main Beach, Minnie Water

22/12/2018 to 28/01/2019

5 Days

9am - 5pm

Wooli Beach, Wooli

22/12/2018 to 28/01/2019

7 Days

9am - 5pm

Times were correct at time of printing. For more information visit: www.beachsafe.org.au

Patrol Times

With thousands of visitors set to descend on the Clarence Valley region in the coming holiday period, Clarence Valley Mayor Jim Simmons has issued an appeal to both holiday makers and the local population. “Summer is a great time to get together, to spend some time with family and get outdoors,â€? he said. “It is a time when we hit VJG YCVGT VQ UWTH UYKO Ć‚UJ ski or the host of other water-based activities that are so popular in the Clarence Valley over summer. He said everyone should keep in mind a few key water safety messages: • Actively supervise children in and around

water and teach water awareness. • Restrict access to backyard pools. Ensure pool gates and latches are in working order, and never prop open gates. • Always swim between VJG ĆƒCIU 0Q ĆƒCIU OGCP no lifesavers. • Wear a life jacket. • Never swim alone. • Never swim under the KPĆƒWGPEG QH CNEQJQN QT drugs. • If someone is in trouble, don’t jump in. Throw VJGO C ĆƒQCVCVKQP FGXKEG and seek help. “Christmas is wonderful, but has been spoiled for far too many families through water-based tragedies,â€? he said. “Please take care.â€?

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Yamba is a magical place. It is a beach lover’s paradise with excellent beaches for snorkelling, swimming and UWTƂPI There is an ocean pool built into the rocks and standing proudly atop Pilot Hill is the iconic Yamba Lighthouse. From there you get a panoramic view over the surrounding beaches, the mouth of the river and Yamba Bay. It is the perfect

place to have a picnic breakfast and watch the sun rise. Yamba is surrounded by the Yuraygir National Park, the perfect destination for those wanting to get off the beaten track. The Yaegl people are traditional custodians of the coastal areas around Yamba and Maclean. Yamba is fast becoming renowned for its boutique shopping and its relaxed

lifestyle. There are plenty of award winning restaurants and cafĂŠs, and an eclectic mix of shops and art galleries. The broad waters of the Clarence are ideal for DQCVKPI Ć‚UJKPI CPF GZRNQTKPI VJKU OCIPKĆ‚EGPV TKXGT system. There is so much to see and do in and around Yamba, there is something for every member of the family. Image: Graham Dowsett

Charming seaside village The charming seaside village of Angourie, 5km south of Yamba, is at the northern tip of Yuraygir National Park, which has one of the most spectacular coastal walks in the state. Spectacular views of the coastline, a glorious natural setting and a laid-back, relaxed lifestyle make Angourie a very desirable destination. In the 1960s, Angourie became famous as one of the best pointbreaks in Australia and is often visited by the world’s best surfers. Many of the world’s

top surfers have visited and continue to visit the village on a regular basis. While the famous Angourie pointbreaks sweeps onto rocks and can be dangerous for inexperienced board riders, there are many kilometres of open beaches surrounding Angourie. Angourie is also renowned for its fresh water Blue and Green Pools, originally a TQEM SWCTT[ VJCV Ć‚NNGF YKVJ YCVGT YJGP C spring was disturbed. The pools are very deep and are a very popular swimming spot.

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Shopping Yamba - the heart of boutique

Whether you’re in search of the latest fashionable trends, looking to reinvent your home dÊcor or simply want to pick up a bargain or two, the heart of Yamba is the perfect place to go for some extravagant retail therapy. This boutique shopping district has a range of chic and sophisticated fashion stores, boutique giftware and homeware stores and even the odd vintage retro store. This bustling little shopping precinct is fast becoming renowned as one of the trendiest retail areas in the northern rivers. Its eclectic mix of stores KU RGTHGEV HQT YKPFQY UJQRRKPI DTQYUKPIC QT ƂPFKPI VJCV OWUV JCXG indulgence. 6JKU KU FGƂPKVGN[ CP GZRGTKGPEG [QW JCXG VQ CFF VQ [QWT JQNKFC[ KVKPGTCT[

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Flots-Jets

Open 9.30-5 Mon to Fri, 9.30-3 Sat, 10-4 Sun

If you love to treasure hunt and find amazing things, then a browse through this quirky little store is a must. Flots & Jets is filled to overflowing with an eclectic mix of collectables, vintage homewares and salvaged trinkets sitting peacefully alongside a range of new Australian designed clothing and handmade jewellery. Megan, the owner, is always out scouting for new finds to rescue and recycle, ensuring a new browsing experience for return customers every time. This is definitely a store that demands a visit.

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Open 9.30-4 Mon to Fri, 9.30-3 Sat, 10-2 Sun

A go-to destination in Yamba Street is Last Day Of May. A trendy clothing boutique carrying considered labels such as Rolla’s, Superga, The Horse, Auguste the label, Status Anxiety, Valley Eyewear and many more. Last Day of May brings together a carefully considered blend of high quality outfits, accessories and swimwear that are so all-of-us right now. Life’s too short not to shop! December 2018

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18 Coldstream St, Yamba 6646 3116 17 Yamba St, Yamba 6646 2060 yambasoulpattinson Open 8.30-5.30 Mon to Fri, 9-1 Sat

If you are on the hunt for the perfect summer hat then you can’t go past Kooringal Hats from Soul Pattinson Chemist, Yamba. Both fashionable and functional they’ll keep you shaded for summer with a range that offers quality, value and style. The range consists of Millymook and Dozer for girls, boys and babies and Kooringal for ladies and men. Soul Pattinson’s friendly staff are happy to help you choose from the huge range of styles they have available.

-HZHOOHU\ &UHDWHG MXVW IRU \RX Brendan L. Watkins Goldsmith and Jewellers is owned and operated by Brendan and Darlene Watkins. Brendan Watkins Jewellers is the only Jewellery store in the Clarence Valley that has an onsite jeweller at all times. Brendan is assisted by Caleb Watkins who is in his final year of his Jewellery Apprenticeship. Brendan has 29 years experience in designing and manufacturing Jewellery, as well as extensive experience in diamond grading and gemology. We create unique custom made Jewellery to suit your needs and budget. We are your diamond engagement ring and wedding ring specialists. Located at 3/25 Coldstream Street Yamba NSW 2464 Phone 02 6646 3027 www.blwjewellers.com.au

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Open 9.30-5 Mon to Fri, 9.30-2.30 Sat

Blue Allure is Yamba’s women’s clothing boutique of choice for casual and daytime wear. They offer a range of on-trend fashions from brands such as Hut, Orientique, Alessandra, Verge, Haris Cotton, and Tirelli – all perfect for our hot, sultry summers. Complete your outfit from their range of fashion accessories and Birkenstock footwear. The boutique also stocks Berlie and Playtex women’s lingerie and a range of swimwear. Blue Allure’s proprietor, Chris, offers personalised service and can help you build your wardrobe or inject some of the season’s latest looks. This is the perfect shopping destination for quality clothing.

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KitchentoTable 2/22 Coldstream St, Yamba 6646 1577

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KitchenToTable

Open 9-5 Mon to Fri, 9-2 Sat

A beautifully presented and well stocked shop dedicated to the home and kitchen. You will find everything you need to prepare and serve a delicious meal including cookware, gadgets and utensils, and servingware. There are plenty of gift ideas too such as gourmet foods, table linen, cookbooks, hand-made ceramics, and pieces to decorate the home. If you need inspiration in the kitchen join us for a fun and informative cooking class. Or if you love food and travel join our hosted food tour to Italy in October 2019. Taste the cuisine around Umbria and Rome on the trip of a lifetime.

HEART OF SPACE 9B Yamba St, Yamba • 16 River St, Maclean

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Open 9-5 Mon to Fri, 9-2 Sat, 10-4 Sun

Whether it’s showcasing the talent of local artisans, putting the ‘fun’ in functional homewares, or helping you dress up the most basic of outfits, sisters Theresa and Leeane have put their hearts into Heart of Space – two beautiful stores filled with quirky and stylish décor, along with beautiful handcrafted jewellery, clothing and bodycare products. Stunning Australian designed dresses by Sanctum, are their ‘fave’ in-store item at the moment and they also have a range of designer, affordable handbags that you won’t feel guilty about buying. Heart of Space truly is a boutique store filled with everything you’ll love - from Theresa and Leeane with love.

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One of Yamba’s coolest offerings, Revival is a unique lifestyle store bringing influences from music, art, surf and lifestyle from the past to the present, giving the mature and younger generation a glimpse of when life was realistic. Revival offers the latest street-wear and chic fashion labels available along with a variety of lifestyle products including Vinyl,Books,Photography,Wallets & Bags and much more.

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Summer magic with Vast |HEIDI BRETT

Autumn, winter, summer or spring, the beginning of a new season is always a welcome change. Without fail there is always something to look forward to, a moment or an atmosphere that belongs in one season alone. For me the beginning of Summer is a time I long for after hibernating through the cooler months. I love the long days, getting out and exploring and entertaining at home all of which make it my favorite time of year. Here are my easy tips to help you get the best out of summer this year, so you can get the most of your time with friends and family. Whether it’s creating that romantic picnic or freshening up your home ready for entertaining with friends and family we have you covered at Vast.

SUMMER PICNIC

Picture a romantic picnic set up in the dappled shade under a tree ……. To create your perfect picnic pick one of our stunning Wandering Folk picnic rugs and one of our new range of old school wicker picnic baskets bursting with food and wine and your ready to go and explore.

CLASSIC CHARM The sun is out and it’s a busy time of year but maybe your looking to create a space that evokes a stolen moment in which to sit and watch the world go by. Rather than a traditional single lounge, group a selection of chairs together to get lost in a book, for an intimate conversation or to simply enjoy your favourite view.

SUMMER DRINKS BAR Nothing says summer like a refreshing G&T topped with freshly sliced cucumber. (my new favourite summer drink) Create a bit of WOW factor the next time you invite friends over with one of our classic drinks trolley within your home. A well stocked drinks cart will ooze fun and luxury when entertaining this summer.

Equipped with the above tips it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy your summer.

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Explore the Clarence Escape to Iluka and be captivated by the relaxed charm and character of this unique coastal village. Iluka JCU NQPI DGGP HCOQWU HQT ƂUJKPI CPF the serious angler never visits without a frypan packed in amongst the ƂUJKPI IGCT 2GQRNG CNUQ EQOG VQ VJKU beautiful coastal town to absorb the sights and experiences provided by one of Australia’s most accessible and rarest rainforests remnants.

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Iluka Nature Reserve The World Heritage listed Iluka Nature Reserve contains the largest remnant of littoral rainforest in NSW. This rainforest obtains moisture from the PGCTD[ QEGCP Ć‚NVGTGF D[ the sand, and it supports rich vegetation and abundant bird and animal life. Bird watchers, conservationists and people from all walks of life enjoy the gentle walking tracks to marvel at UQOG QH PCVWTGoU Ć‚PGUV YQTM The walking track may be accessed at the Iluka Bluff to the north and from the south via Long Street or Iluka Street, within the village itself. Wheelchair access is available from the Iluka Bluff Road, and is clearly marked. At the Iluka Bluff there is a photographic display and information panels about the rainforest and also an excellent dolphin and whale watching platform. Picnic and toilet facilities are provided. Image: NPWS

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Beachside picnics There are some wonderful “hideawaysâ€? which can be discovered by following the signs to places such As “Shark Bayâ€?, “Woody Headâ€?, “Back Beachâ€?, “Frazers Reefâ€? or “Iluka Bluffâ€?. Marine life abound in the rock pools by the headlands at Woody Head and Shark Bay. There are picnic and BBQ facilities and you YQPoV PGGF C OCR VQ RNCP C DGCEJ YCNM QT Ć‚PF CP WPETQYFGF Ć‚UJKPI URQV

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Iluka Bluff Beach This beach is a short drive (or walk) from Iluka township and is the recommended swimming beach. It is an ideal beach for the family with good condiVKQPU HQT DQF[ UWTĆ‚PI QT DQQIKG DQCTFU .KHG UCXGTU patrol this beach in peak holiday seasons.

Iluka Beach A circuit can be created by linking the rainforest walk to a return walk via Iluka Beach, which extends from the Iluka Bluff back to the Breakwall. It is a YQPFGTHWN DGCEJ YCNM CPF RQRWNCT CTGC HQT Ć‚UJKPI Life-savers patrol this beach in holiday seasons.

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A ‘wee’ bit of Scotland Named in 1862, “Maclean� had earlier been called “Rocky Mouth�. The NSW Surveyor - General Alistair McLean instructed local surveyor W. A. B. Greaves of Grafton to design the town. Greaves named the town “Maclean� and the name “Rocky Mouth� fell from use. Scottish Settlers who came to the Maclean area were mainly Highlanders driven from their land during the Highland Clearances. Responding to offers of immigration to Australia, several shiploads arrived on free or assisted passages. The Free Selection Act of 1861 meant that many migrants became landholders without needing large capital backing. The average farm on the Lower Clarence at that time was 60 acres (approximately 25ha). A number of descendants of the early Scottish Settlers still live in the local area.

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The Pinnacle Rocks & Lookout The Pinnacle Rocks are a fascinating rock formation surrounded by a small area of subtropical rainforest. It is an important aboriginal cultural heritage site. There is a viewing platform for viewing the rocks with KPVGTRTGVKXG UKIPU YKVJ KPHQTOCVKQP QP VJG JKUVQTKECN CPF EWNVWTCN UKIPKĆ‚cance of the site. The lookout located 200m away at the top of Maclean Hill gives you panorama views of the Lower Clarence stretching out towards Yamba and Angourie. Toilets and seating are located at the lookout at the end of Wharf Street.

Maclean Tartans The Scottish Clan tartans are proudly used throughout the town. Maclean High School students wear Maclean Hunting tartan in their uniform and the school song is an adaption of “Scotland the Brave�. The Lower Clarence Services Pipe Band wears the Maclean of Duart tartan. Many clubs and businesses proudly incorporate the Maclean tartans on clothing, letterheads etc.

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The Scottish Cairn Located at Taloumbi Street. The decision to create a Scottish Cairn in Maclean grew from a Bicentennial gift of a Cairn from Scotland to Australia (1988). Despite intense lobbying from many towns with Scottish links, the Cairn was given permanent home in Mosman Park, Sydney. The Maclean “Scottish Town in Australia� Committee decided to construct its own Cairn under the supervision of Scottish stonemason George Kerridge of Canberra. The Cairn was positioned in Stanford Park.

Stones were obtained from parts of Scotland, from Scottish families throughout Australia and locally. The Maclean Scottish Cairn is C Ć‚VVKPI OGOQTKCN VQ VJG EQPVTKDWVKQP 5EQVVKUJ settlers made to the Clarence and to Australia. The Cairn was dedicated by Rev Kenneth McLeod on December, 3rd, 1988. Family crest tiles have been added to the surrounds of the cairn. The memorial Cairn GPLQ[U OCIPKĆ‚ EGPV XKGYU QXGT VJG VQYP VJG Clarence River and its Broadwater.

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Minnie Lagoon

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Minnie Lagoon is a very popular and beautiful spot for swimming, picnics and safe boat NCWPEJKPIU 6Q Ć‚PF this spot, turn into Hiawatha Road, then left at Pipers Hill following the Waratah Reserve along to the Tree of Knowledge Lookout where there is a steep sealed road down to the lagoon.

Minnie Water The delightfully named Minnie Water is a small coastal village completely surrounded by Yuraygir National Park. The village is a picture when the Christmas Bells or the Flannel Flowers bloom in the surrounding parklands. 1XGT URGEKGU QH YKNFĆƒQYGT JCXG DGGP KFGPVKĆ‚GF CTQWPF Minnie Water. Similarly enclosed smaller villages lie either side of Minnie Water. The beach is the main road to Sandon to the north. Diggers Camp to the south, has a dirt road access from the Wooli Road. Excellent walking tracks and camping, secluded beaches and abundant wildlife are attractions drawing visitors who fall in love with these unique villages and the peace and tranquillity of this natural environment. Image: Fran Dowsett

Wooli - Gateway to the Solitary Islands

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Wooli (population 600) is a beautiful seaside village with a storybook setting, surrounded by water, wildlife and natural wonders. On land it is encircled by Yuraygir National Park and the village is located on a narrow peninsula with the Wooli Wooli River on it’s western side CPF VJG 2CEKƂE 1EGCP VQ VJG GCUV 6JKU UGEVKQP QH EQCUVNKPG HQTOU VJG northern sector of the Solitary Islands Marine Park which protects the estuaries, beaches and islands from the Sandon River to Coffs Harbour in the south. To reach Wooli you travel through the Yuraygir National Park and pass by Lake Minnie Water (only visible from the Minnie Water road) and Lake Hiawatha. These large lakes are havens for wildlife and many waterbirds. They supply the drinking water for neighbouring villages and so public recreation is restricted in this area. *QNKFC[OCMGTU ECP ƂPF OCP[ RGTHGEV ƂUJKPI CPF RKEPKE URQVU CNQPI the riverbank. The serious angler can chase bigger dreams from the beaches, rocks (the breakwalls are popular) or deepsea where local charters are available into the marine park.

The River Life 6JG 9QQNK 9QQNK 4KXGT ĆƒQYU VJTQWIJ HQTests and national park ensuring that it is one of the purest waterways in Australia. This is why it is one of the best nurseries for the Sydney Rock Oyster which can be purchased KP 9QQNK CNQPI YKVJ Ć‚UJ ETCDU CPF NQDUVGTU HTGUJN[ JCTXGUVGF D[ VJG NQECN Ć‚UJKPI ĆƒGGV The river can be negotiated for around 20km by canoe and kangaroos, emus, blackPGEMGF UVQTMU DTQNICU MKPIĆ‚UJGTU RCTTQVU and all manner of wildlife abound along the banks. A Bird Routes of the Clarence Valley brochure is available from www.myclarencevalley.com.au.

Solitary Islands Marine Park The Solitary Islands Marine Park covers estuaries, secluded beaches, stunning headlands, reefs, rock platforms and remarkable islands with some of the greatest diversity of marine NKHG KPENWFKPI JCTF EQTCNU KP 059 +V KU VJG Ć‚TUV marine park in Australia to collectively manage such a range of marine environments. There are zones which permit varying levels of human activity to protect conservation values but still allow traditional holiday recreation. Brochures are available on the marine park,

on the management zones, on dive highlights etc: Marine Park Authority, (02) 6652 3977, www.mpa.nsw.gov.au/simp Wooli provides some of the best diving in NSW and two highlights are Anemone Bay at North Solitary Island and Pimpernel Rock which is a volcanic core of rock that rises to within 8 metres of the ocean surface. A vast cavern runs through the middle and there are usually a dozen or more Grey Nurse sharks inside. December 2018

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Copmanhurst Copmanhurst is a pretty village with a population of approximately 400. The residents are open, friendly country people with very strong pride for their community. Copmanhurst is about 25km west of Grafton and there are plenty of attractions and facilities. Visitors day-trip to the area to enjoy picnics, scenery and a host of other activities.

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Corindi Beach and Red Rock Situated roughly 40kms south of Grafton along the 2CEKĆ‚E *KIJYC[ DQVJ %QTKPFK $GCEJ CPF 4GF 4QEM EQPsist of small village communities set in largely untouched bush and coastal lands. The islands, ocean, beaches, headlands and estuaries in this area are within the Solitary Islands Marine Park. 6JGTG CTG OCP[ UGENWFGF DGCEJGU Ć‚UJKPI URQVU RKEPKE areas and walking tracks. Image: Bec Davies

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Coutts Crossing

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A great spot to take the family for a picnic or a dip to cool down during the hot summer is McPherson’s Crossing which is near the village of Coutts Crossing. Once there you can explore paths through the bush along the bank of the Orara River and discover one of several secluded and private sandy swimming holes. Ex-convict, Richard Craig, who was probably responsible for the ƂTUV 'WTQRGCP GZRNQTCVKQP CPF settlement of the Clarence River, led a party of potential settlers from the plains near Guyra to the Nymboida/ Coutts Crossing district in 1840.

Jackadgery overlooks the Mann River and some truly spectacular countryside. This is old gold mining country and even today there are reclusive prospectors seeking out a living by panning for gold and fossicking for gemstones. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the river, Ć‚UJKPI ECPQGKPI CPF DWUJYCNMKPI There are lovely scenic drives through Cangai, Hanging Rock, (KPGĆƒQYGT CPF %QROCPJWTUV RNGCUG obtain directions and maps before you head off). There are many nature reserves and national parks nearby.

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Lawrence The back road via the small town of Lawrence is a very pleasant CNVGTPCVKXG VQ VJG DWU[ 2CEKĆ‚E *KIJway for visitors travelling between Grafton and Maclean (or vice versa). Lawrence is linked to Woodford island by one of only two remaining vehicular ferries on the Clarence. This free service takes only a few minutes, allowing motorists to appreciate the beautiful river views.

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Glenreagh is near the southern boundary of the Clarence Valley area, about 38km south of Grafton on the Orara Way. It is within the Orara Valley, alongside the tranquil Orara River. The village is overlooked D[ OCIPKĆ‚EGPV UCPFUVQPG TCPIGU much of which is State Forest. Historically a timber town, many of the original timber dwellings still exist and a number of buildings are heritage listed.

Brooms Head Brooms Head is one of those unique little beachfront villages VJCV ECP DG JCTF VQ Ć‚PF VJGUG days. Originally known as Cakora Point, he name Brooms *GCF YCU Ć‚TUV WUGF KP when a broom thought to have come from the wreck of the

schooner ‘Eureka’, was found washed up on the beach. Nestled in a pocket of heathland surrounded by Yuraygir National Park, Brooms Head has a timeless quality about KV ;QWoNN Ć‚PF 6JG $TQQO VQ DG perfect for a family holiday.

Nymboida Nymboida is a small village situated about 40 km from Grafton, along the road to Armidale. +V GPLQ[U UVWPPKPI OQWPVCKP DWUJ OCIPKƂEGPV YCVGTYC[U CPF an abundance of wildlife, including many endangered species. The Nymboida River shelters one of the North Coast’s largest platypus communities. These delightful creatures can be viewed in the early morning and late afternoon in these clean waters. Nymboida offers visitors the opportunity to get off the beaten track and relax in the peaceful surroundings. You can appreciate the local art, or have an action packed holiday canoeing, rafting, trailriding, abseiling, kayaking or four wheel driving.

Explore the Clarence A visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in VKOG CU VJG XKNNCIG TGOCKPU QPG QH VJG ƂPGUV examples of a 19th Century riverport in #WUVTCNKC 6JG GPVKTG XKNNCIG KU ENCUUKƂGF D[ the National Trust. Little wonder that this community is keen to develop the village as a town of living history with “crafty” businesses occupying the lovely old commercial centre.

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The lattice work and colonial style of the Ulmarra Hotel attracts considerable comment as it nestles on the banks of the Clarence River. Bailey Park, beside the hotel, KU C IQQF NQECN ƂUJKPI URQV The park facilities, include disabled toilets, and you can enjoy the old photographs and information on a “Heritage Trails” board. There’s a café by the river where you can watch the boats coming and going from the public jetty, or have a picnic in one of Ulmarra’s parks.

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Explore Coldstream Street with its art galleries and craft shops, specialty boutiques, antiques and collectibles, and a bookshop. Ulmarra is well worth a longer stay. You can stay at the hotel or there are some beautiful B&Bs available.

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Coldstream Gallery is located in the historic river port of Ulmarra. Half way between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour and only 15 minutes to Grafton. Situated in the villages’ original department store circa 1907, this building has quite some history. Continuing with the tradition of personal service and quality works such as painting, wood, glass, bronze, pottery, jewellery and too much more to list here, there is something for everyone.

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The Shop

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172 Ryan Street, South Grafton 0439 572 408 theshopsouthgrafton January open hours 9-5 Mon to Fri, 9-3 Sat

If you are one of the many people who have already claimed The Shop as their favourite shopping destination, you now have even more choices of unique things to make your home your special place. The Shop has created an outdoor display area and their stock now includes beautiful garden pots, water features, garden figurines, bird baths, wonderful pressed metal patio décor and garden seating - And don’t forget the timber yard games….. great for summer fun! Inside The Shop you will still find their much loved and extensive range of handpicked décor items, artwork, mirrors, clocks, rugs,

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Cobb & Co barometers, fabulous everlasting floral, a huge range of baskets, boxed placemats, ceramic door knobs, the Woodwick candle range and much more….. Gift vouchers and laybys available. There will be some new ranges of patio furniture arriving in January. If you haven’t visited The Shop yet, why not put it on your To Do List? We look forward to greeting you.

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Unwind in One of Australia’s most beautiful provincial cities, Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings, sporting and cultural facilities and its location on the banks of the mighty Clarence River. As the commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, Grafton has excellent accommodation, great shopping, award winning restaurants and a vibrant artistic community. One of Australia’s most majestic waterways, the Clarence River is a dominant feature in Grafton’s landscape and lifestyle. Visitors travel from all over the world to compete in dragon boat, sail, and power boat racing, the Head of the River rowing regatta in December and one of Australia’s premier water skiing events, the famous Bridge to Bridge Ski Race, in October. You can explore the River at a more sedate pace in a hire canoe or enjoy a bird’s eye view as you cross the famous ‘Bendy Bridge’, an engineering marvel built in 1932. At any time of the year, the museums, heritage trails, restaurants and galleries make Grafton an ideal holiday destination.

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South Grafton The central business district of South Grafton runs from the river, south along Skinner Street.

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6JGTG CTG OCP[ ƂPG QNF DWKNFKPIU VJTQWIJQWV VJKU CTGC TGƃGEVKPI CTEJKtectural styles from around the turn of the century. Many beautiful and colourful murals have been completed in the main street and at the marina which adds an artistic verve to the South Grafton streetscape. The South Grafton Boulevarde is beside the marina and provides shady trees, picnic facilities and BBQ’s. The main street is dotted with a diverse range of shops from artisan to the mainstream and it is well worth taking a stroll through the area.

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Feature Story

From Broadway to Broadway

GEOFF HELISMA

It was Monday morning on October 25, 1993. My classmates and I were halfway through learning the intricacies of how to navigate and use various softwares on Windows PCs. Our tutor, Graeme Bowes, was not his usual self when he arrived a little late for our class. In fact he was devastated. His son, Adam, was born the previous Friday, October 22. “He was born without tibia bones, his legs had to be amputated above the knee,â€? he said, or words to that effect. Still, Graeme taught the class. His stoicism both mystified and commanded respect. Seventeen years later, on Friday December 3, 2010, Adam Bowes, then a Year 11 student at Maclean High School, was the guest speaker at an International Day of People with Disability function – its theme, Don’t DIS our ability – at the Raymond Laurie Sports Centre in Yamba. His speech was insightful and inspirational. And an indication of what lay ahead when it came to making career choices. “As I look around and see so many people, it reminds me that it is not only people with a disability but their families, friends and local community who are a part of this day. However, I also feel that every day of the year we should acknowledge the importance of people with a disability because we all, in our own way, make a contribution. “This can be, on the one hand, making peoRNG OQTG CYCTG QH VJG FKHĆ‚EWNVKGU HCEKPI RGQRNG with disabilities, such as physical access – on the other, developing a change of attitude so that there is acceptance and, indeed, celebration of people with a disability.â€? *G FGĆ‚PGF JKU CEJKGXGOGPVU YKVJKP VJTGG maxims that he said his family followed. “One, you can achieve whatever you put your mind to and are only limited by restrictions you place upon yourself; Two, you should give back to

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society what it has given to you; and my mum’s favourite, Three, the world is your oyster, it is up to you whether you get food poisoning or Ć‚PF C RGCTN “Lastly, I would like to end as I began by acknowledging our family, friends and community members who focus on our abilities. They, by their love, support and encouragement, ensure we achieve our goals.â€? That same year, his outstanding citizenry was rewarded when he was named the 2010 Clarence Valley Council Young Citizen of the Year. Meanwhile, Adam had spent many hours training in the swimming pool and competing at the weekly Yamba Swimming Club meetings, where the sense of community and the friendships he made probably informed some of his 2010 speech. In 2009 he competed at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Melbourne, where he says he “did alright; I won one or two gold medals, which was awesome. I got seven Aussie records through my entire time swimming, age records and all that.â€? Even though “a lot of people expected [Adam] to go on to the 2012 Paralympicsâ€?, he had already decided that was not the life path he wanted to choose. Adam’s career as a singer and actor, while still at the budding stage, began while still at high school, with roles in the school’s musicals, the Clarence Valley Theatrical Society and his own video productions, which he published on YouTube. Since those humble beginnings, he has completed a diploma in screen acting and a bachelor of music (musical theatre). Adam has had minor roles in Winchester, which stars Helen Mirren and Jason Clark, and in the Mel Gibson-directed Hacksaw Ridge. He was a choir singer in Delta Goodrem’s music video

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for her song, Enough, and there have been several television appearances, too, including a satirical piece on the now defunct ABC TV show, Tonightly with Tom Ballard, titled ‘NDIS Fails: Adam Bowes’. To cut a longish story short, Adam’s NDIS (National Disability Assistance Scheme) application was rejected on the grounds ‘that there’s just not enough evidence that you have a disability’. All up, it took 15 months to get a result – four months to be contacted after lodging his CRRNKECVKQP Ć‚XG OQPVJU VQ IGV HWPFKPI CPF UKZ months to get a wheelchair. Adam was home in Yamba for a visit when I caught up with him. What’s your ambition? I think just to be a working actor, be happy and do what I love; whatever shape or form that takes. A lot of people ask, ‘Do I prefer Ć‚NO QT VJGCVTG!o 6JG[ CTG XGT[ FKHHGTGPV VJKPIU I have a lot of things that help me have a creative outlet. I think it’s important to have different things to get that creativity out. I do gymnastics and singing, music, whatever. What’s your earliest memory of your disability and how it affected you? It was very hard growing up, but made easier by growing up in this little town [Yamba]; made easier with the incredible support network I had and Mum coming into kindergarten (they took me into the library to play a computer game or something) and explaining [my disability] to the rest of the class. Everyone was pretty much cool: ‘Yep, that’s Adam’, and I think I gained a sense of humour about it as I grew up and a way to not take it too seriously. I always have this vivid memory of being at Melaleuca Drive when I was in primary school and I can’t

remember why, but I was really frustrated with my legs and I think I kicked my swing set out of frustration. How did your parents deal with your disability? When you mentioned Dad and your computer class, it reminded me that my [missing tibia bones] didn’t show up until the very last ultrasound, which is why it was such a big UJQEM &CF CPF VJG FQEVQT YGTG VJG Ć‚TUV VQ UGG my legs and the way they were when I came into the world. It wasn’t until I had an x-ray on VJG HQNNQYKPI /QPFC[ VJCV VJKU YCU EQPĆ‚TOGF Then all of the trips to different specialists in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne began. When I was two, my legs were amputated, which was an incredibly hard decision for my parents to make. Were you bullied much because of your disability? Not really in primary school. There was a big thing, though; if I had my legs on and not in the chair, kids would like to have a ride around in my wheelchair – teachers would be, like, [said in a lowered, near whispered voice] ‘You can’t do that, you can’t do that.’ In my head it was just me sharing, so, ‘It’s okay, yeah, you can have a go.’ It feels like a long time ago now. Primary school, in my memory, was really good. *KIJ UEJQQN IQV C DKV OQTG FKHĆ‚EWNV s VGGPCIG hormones and all of that. It’s hard for everyone getting to that age. Yamba Public was such a little place. Maclean High was bigger, it was

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very different. There were so many more people who didn’t really know me and didn’t know about [my disability]. At the start of high school there was a bit of bullying from people who didn’t understand and didn’t know me at all. How did the school cater for your disability? There weren’t many accessible things at Maclean High. Mum was a teacher at the school but found it very frustrating, as she felt very few people were listening and she was annoyed with the education department, which only went as far as putting a stair-climber in. But you PGGFGF VYQ NGCTPKPI UWRRQTV QHƂEGTU VQ QRGTate it and the other students couldn’t go up the stairs while it was in use. Students used to help me get up to Level 3 of the science block. When was it that you thought that an acting and or singing career was what you wanted? It started with singing in early primary school, then on stage, then community musicals. I just loved the community musicals. Just before 2004, they did Wizard of Oz at Maclean High.

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Matt Fisher [a teacher at the school who produces the musicals, among other activities] asked Mum if he could borrow my legs to put under the house to use as the witch’s legs. I was still at Yamba Public and we went there as a group. So I’m in the audience watching my prosthetic legs on stage. I always wanted to join them up there. I loved the way I felt as an audience member, seeing those actors and those characters as they came into the audience. I always loved making people happy; and I wanted to do that by being on stage. I started doing that for a while, and then got hold of a camera and started making C YJQNG NQV QH UJQTV Ć‚NOU CPF YTKVKPI PQV exactly good scripts, but writing. 6JTQWIJ FQKPI CNN VJG UJQTV Ć‚NOU CPF UVWHH towards the end of high school I thought, ‘I can’t stay in Yamba unless I want to do a community musical every year.’ They were great, DWV [QW MPQY VJG[ YGTGPoV IQKPI VQ HWNĆ‚N OG creatively. I needed to get out of Yamba as soon as high school was over, wherever that might be. I auditioned at a lot of different colleges, acting schools and eventually got into Screenwise.

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Feature Story 6GNN OG CDQWV /CVV (KUJGToU KPĆƒWGPEG QP your career choices. He’s amazing. Matt was such a powerhouse and he didn’t see my disability as an issue. He would say, ‘Cool, you’re going to do this.’ The Ć‚TUV QPG YCU Buddy Holly; I was in a couple of little things in that. In 2009 it was Footloose and I played the Reverend, which was such a great role to become emotionally attached to. I was able to go through all the different facets of the character, which was so great. Matt really helped with that. There were two different scripts for that show. The one we had didn’t have a particular song in it that I had seen on YouTube, but we had it in the score. I said, ‘You MPQY VJKU YQWNF TGCNN[ ĆƒGUJ QWV VJG EJCTCEVGT ... it would be really great to pop it in if we can tweak the script a little bit.’ He was completely onboard and was really supportive.

never a; ‘I need to take my legs off, or whatever.’ They were cruisey, there never really was an issue with anything. And your time at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM), what was that like? +V YCU C DKV OQTG FKHĆ‚EWNV + YCU VJGTG KP 2016/17. I got into AIM the same time as Screenwise, but opted to go to Screenwise Ć‚TUV + UVCPF D[ VJCV FGEKUKQP CPF VJKPM + ICKPGF C NQV QH GZRGTKGPEG CPF VGEJPKSWGU HQT Ć‚NO and the web series and all of that. AIM was a bit tricky because there were more things I couldn’t do at AIM in dance and technique classes. I loved AIM while I was there but, I think in terms of movement and dance, I would have been better off in private coaching sessions, because if you are in a large group it’s not fair to focus on one person more than the rest.

Are there other things from high school that led you to where you are now, disability or not? I think there were a lot of opportunities at high school: with drama we were given the opportunity to go to Brisbane and see some Shakespearian and other plays, which were incredible to see with these professional actors. With music, we got to go down to Sydney and see the encore performances, which were the best HSC students from the past year. And we got to see musicals at the Capital and Lyric theatres; we saw Guys and Dolls and got to go back stage. Tell me about your time studying at Screenwise. Denise Roberts, the owner/principal, was upfront about my disability and said, ‘You’ll have to work that bit harder to be seen not just for disability, but for acting ability – which was great, and she was incredible. I was there for two years, 2012/13, and I was living in a very small apartment in Broadway, but it was big enough for me. I told a couple of people that and they said, ‘No way, you’re kidding!’ What was the reaction from the able-bodied students? [Sigh], it was never... well... before... when I’m in a group setting, I say, ‘By the way I’m a double amputee, I’ve got prosthetic legs.’ Just so it’s out of the way; I’ll usually have a bit of a joke or sense of humour about it, to make them feel comfortable so they don’t have to ask. One of the girls said to me a few weeks after I got VJGTG n+ FKFPoV MPQY CDQWV [QWT NGIU CV Ć‚TUV + saw the metal bits of your legs and for some reason I thought you were stealing a chair.’ [laughs] But they were all wonderful; there was

How were you cast for your role in Hacksaw Ridge? Basically, my agent. I’d heard about it through someone else and said to my agent, ‘What do you reckon about this?’ He said, ‘Yeah, I know you’re around.’ The person who contacted me then sent me an email and I passed it on to my agent, [who] emailed them [the producers] and I got an audition at Fox Studios in Moore Park. I went in, had a chat and they took a couple of photos with my legs and all that and I got an email saying they wanted me to come in for one day. It was incredible being on the set.

They ended up getting me for three days. The second day I didn’t do anything. They got me in make-up and I was sitting up on the set for a few hours. There’s a lot of waiting around. Then they came up to me at midnight and said, ‘Adam would you mind coming back on Monday? I’m so sorry.’ +V YCU O[ Ć‚TUV DKI OQXKG UGV + JCF DGGP QP – I wanted to be very professional and not do what my mum was saying, ‘Get Mel Gibson’s autograph.’ ‘It’s work, mum!’ Mel was walking past and he looked over and nodded to me. I nodded back and he started walking over. (What do I do now? I wasn’t expecting this.) He walked over and we introduced ourselves to each other. He asked me, ‘Where are you from?’ ‘Yamba,’ and he said, ‘I know Yamba,’ and we had a good chat about Yamba. A few of the people, Mel and Jason Clark, who I worked with in Winchester, all these big people know about Yamba and that’s the starting point for a conversation. Mel was really lovely; very down to earth, as YCU #PFTGY )CTĆ‚GNF s VJG OCKP TQNG s CPF JG played Spider Man and was in Social Network. What are your feelings about able-bodied people playing people with disabilities? [Adam spends some time thinking about how to answer this question] It’s a very touchy topic for a lot of people. I get a bit funny about able-bodied people playing amputees. But I try PQV VQ DG VQQ KPĆƒGZKDNG CDQWV KV DGECWUG [QW get [Adam lowers his voice for effect] so many people who are very vocally against that idea of authentic casting of people with disabilities. There are people who are starting to come out and say it is not on [Adam almost whispers] ... and it shouldn’t be on. +VoU C XGT[ FKHĆ‚EWNV EQPXGTUCVKQP VJCV KU VT[KPI to be had and there is s lot of blowback before the conversation is fully formed, I think [he sighs]. There will people who’ll say, ‘Then you’ll have to cast a serial killer as a serial killer,’ and stupid things like that. There are a lot of people who have no idea about it, to be honest. They will say, ‘Disabled people can’t be on a set that long because they get too tired,’ or something like that. Well, okay, some people might, but some people don’t. There’s a double amputee actress in America who has recently done an article about all of this – it’s not Katie Sullivan – someone shared her article and I looked her up ... she YCU UC[KPI KVoU FKHĆ‚EWNV UKVWCVKQP DGECWUG KP my experience some people who will hire me despite my disability – and might pop into the script somewhere or subtlety hint at it or ignore it totally, which is all very valid.

Left: With Brianna Kell (second from left) leading a workshop, Dirty Feet, “for dancers with various abilities and disabilities�. Image: Hayley Rose. Right: Playing the lead role in Yamba Public School’s production of Man of Steel.

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ARIES

March 21-April 20 LOVE & LUST Relationships will be ‘steady as she goes’ in 2019. Which could be an issue for adrenaline addicted Rams! If you are attached, do all you can to reboot a stale partnership or fix a frustrating problem. If you allow boredom and complacency to set in, then it won’t be long before you’re heading out the door. Singles - with Venus vamping through your sign (from April 21 until May 15) you’ll be at your bewitching best as you attract admirers like moths to a flame. So, it’s the perfect time to fall in love, join an online dating site or update your current profile. LOOT & LUCK Travel and luck are linked in 2019, when you could benefit from a foreign friendship or an international business connection. January and February are particularly good months to tap into your entrepreneurial side and turn an abstract, innovative idea into a productive and lucrative project. But avoid gambling, real estate speculation and joint financial ventures in July and November, when retrograde Mercury scrambles your logic and confuses your business brain. LIFESTYLE January and February are the months to take some calculated risks and set a fabulously unique course for the year. But your professional life is in for some serious and transformative changes as you take on more responsibilities in your current position, accept a leadership role, start a new job or change careers. With Jupiter jumping through your adventure zone, travel beckons – especially in January, February or March. FAMOUS ARIES Lady Gaga, Elton John, Reese Witherspoon. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Don’t let anyone in the world tell you that you can’t be exactly who you are. You have to shine in your own way.” (Lady Gaga)

Prepare for banking, real estate and stock market volatility in 2019, which could even result in another Global Financial Crisis. So find practical ways to protect your assets and gain more financial freedom and independence. Can you sell property or shares to pay off debt and boost cash flow? Or earn extra money turning something you love into an entrepreneurial venture? There will continue to be reality checks for corporations, businesses, banks and politicians. People who have taken short cuts (or been dishonest) in these areas will be caught out and face serious repercussions. We will see more respect

TAURUS

April 21 - May 21 LOVE & LUST Attached Bulls - love and lust are on the menu in 2019, when (courtesy of extravagant Jupiter) your sex drive regularly soars. January, February and December are terrific months to travel with your partner, preferably to an exotic foreign destination that’s near water. Singles – don’t sit around waiting for true love to knock on your door. February, May and June are fabulous months to flirt up a storm and circulate in style (both in person and online) when proactive Mars and charismatic Venus visit your sign. LOOT & LUCK Lucky Jupiter is moving through your ‘money-from-others’ zone (until December 2, 2019) so you could benefit from a favour, freebie, pay rise, inheritance, gift, bumper tax return, divorce settlement or superannuation payout. Make sure you manage any windfall wisely, with a view to longterm financial security. Then, from December 3 onwards, there’s money to be made via publishing, education, travel, business trips, international contacts, imports or exports. LIFESTYLE 2019 is the year when you can really stand out from the crowd and make a strong impression in the public sphere. With unique Uranus moving back into your sign (from March 6 until 2026) the more authentically you express your personality, talents and creativity, the more successful you’ll be. Saturn, Pluto and four eclipses are activating your education zones. So it’s important that you channel serious and focused energy into updating your skills or studying new subjects in the coming year. The more you challenge yourself mentally, the better. FAMOUS TAUREANS Cher, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett. NEW YEAR MOTTO “All of us invent ourselves. I’ve always taken risks and I’ve never worried about what the world might think of me.” (Cher)

for the wisdom of our elders, as well as the long overdue restructuring of nursing homes, aged care facilities and endof-life options. Expect substantial growth in areas involving education, sport and travel. Like advances in online learning and digital publishing, more supersonic planes and high-speed trains, plus a boom in horse-racing and adventure tourism. 2019 also bodes well for boosted funds for sporting organisations and space exploration, as well as more countries around the world legalising euthanasia. Read your personal forecast for your zodiac sign below…

GEMINI

May 22 - June 21 LOVE & LUST Courtesy of bountiful Jupiter, 2019 is a very positive year for relationships. Attached Twins - you have much to learn from your spouse and the more you explore new horizons together, the better the partnership will be. Singles – you could discover your perfect match when travelling; be attracted to someone from another country or culture; find true love with a teacher; or a long-term platonic friendship could take a surprisingly romantic detour! LOOT & LUCK When it comes to receiving funds from others, 2019 will be a frustrating year. If someone owes you money, don’t expect it back in a hurry. And – if you find yourself in financial difficulties – then don’t presume that family or friends will bail you out! In the current economic climate, the more cautious and thriftier you are, the better your fiscal future will be. January is the best month to commit yourself to a rebooted budget. If you are serious about making progress, you’ll start to see pleasing results by July. LIFESTYLE Love, friendship, luck, travel and business are all linked. So, 2019 is a fortunate year to start (and promote) a promising joint venture, especially with a business partner from another country or culture. But avoid making important career decisions in February, July and November, when Mercury (your ruling planet) reverses though your money and work zones. Instead, take the time to research, revise, rethink and recalibrate. FAMOUS GEMINIS Stevie Nicks, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie. NEW YEAR MOTTO “The man of my dreams could walk round the corner tomorrow. I’m older and wiser and I think I’d make a great girlfriend. I live in the realm of romantic possibility.” (Stevie Nicks)

CANCER

June 22 - July 23 LOVE & LUST Expect some challenges in 2019 as Saturn, Pluto and three eclipses stir up your relationship zone. Singles – you may have to date a few duds before you find your dream lover. Don’t give up – each dating disappointment will lead you closer to your soul mate. Attached Crabs – February is the prime month to plan a romantic weekend escape with your sweetheart, when Venus boosts your sensuality and lust for life. But things could come to a head in July, when the Lunar Eclipse shines an unforgiving light on a frustrating problem. LOOT & LUCK The Lunar Eclipse fires up your money zone in January. So be careful you don’t get carried away on holiday (or at the New Year Sales) and end up with a financial fiasco on your hands. In 2019, good fortune manifests via your connection with a friend, colleague, employee or tenant. You’ll also find that prudent spending, solid work habits and a healthy lifestyle will lead to more lucky opportunities coming your way in the future. LIFESTYLE Existing one-to-one relationships (whether romantic, platonic or business) have a karmic quality to them over the coming year. You could meet someone for the first time (or go somewhere new) where you experience a distinct feeling of Deja-vu. The Saturn-Neptune connection stimulates your kind, caring and humanitarian side in January, June and November. You’ll feel like travelling in April and December but expect some turbulence along the way. FAMOUS CANCERIANS Princess Diana, Harrison Ford, Margot Robbie. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” (Princess Diana) December 2018

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LEO

July 24 - Aug 23 LOVE & LUST In 2019 you’ll experience a lucky love cycle, as Jupiter (planet of prosperity) powers through your romance and good fortune zone. So, it’s a wonderful year to join an online dating site, fall in love, move in together, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows. You could also go on a special holiday with your partner or start a hot romance with a sexy foreigner, as love and travel are connected. The best months to take a trip are January, February, April and May. LOOT & LUCK Many Leos will be extra lucky in 2019, as prosperity planet Jupiter moves through your good fortune zone! So, it’s an auspicious year to sell shares or real estate, enter a competition, buy a lottery ticket, visit the casino, win at the races or launch a lucrative project. But avoid making important financial decisions (like applying for a loan or signing a contract) when Mercury is retrograde in February, July and November. LIFESTYLE It’s a fabulous year to foster friendships, as you extend your peer group to include a generous and philanthropic new crowd. Your family life is also incredibly important in 2019. Some Lions will welcome a new baby or enjoy improved relations with a child, teenager or parent as you share mutual hobbies, sports and interests. You’ll also feel more benevolent towards a recalcitrant relative and may find it in your heart to forgive and forget their past transgressions. FAMOUS ARIES Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth. NEW YEAR MOTTO “We need to be kinder to ourselves. If we treated ourselves the way we treated our best friend, imagine how much better off we would be?” (Meghan Markle)

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Aug 24 - Sep 23 LOVE & LUST Neptune and Saturn stimulate your love zones in 2019, so you could celebrate your engagement, get married, move in with your lover or become a parent, as you strive for more permanence in your primary partnership. With hard work and commitment, your love life will slowly go from strength to strength. Singles – expect a temporary dating drought in February, when Mercury reverses through your relationship zone. The best months to meet your soul mate are in May, June, August and September, when your earthy charm attracts admirers from near and far. LOOT & LUCK With prosperity planet Jupiter visiting your domestic zone, family and luck are linked. So, the period between now and December 2 is the best time to redecorate, renovate, build an extension, sell property, buy a new home or other real estate, house-sit, relocate or start a home-based business. Good fortune could also come via a loved one, distant relative or family friend. Your luckiest days of the year are May 3 and August 21 so plan something special. LIFESTYLE With four eclipses stimulating your peer group zones, is 2019 the year to sever ties with a fair-weather friend? Make it a priority to fill your friendship group with positive people who encourage your talents and support your dreams. The following dates are when Mercury (your ruling planet) is retrograde … from February 5-28 be extra careful when communicating with loved ones; July 7-August 1 looks tricky for friendships and social networking; from October 31-November 20 expect computer, travel or car chaos. FAMOUS ARIES Beyonce, Prince Harry, Amy Poehler. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” (Beyonce)

Sep 24 - Oct 23 LOVE & LUST Attached Libra – January and June are terrific times to travel with your sweetheart. Whereas April and May are the best months to bring more romance, flirting, fantasy and fun into the relationship. If you’re single, make sure you’re actively on the lookout for love in January and February, when adventurous Uranus and proactive Mars power through your partnership zone. And don’t be shy about promoting your positive qualities. If you don’t love and respect yourself, then why should anyone else? LOOT & LUCK Prosperity planet Jupiter moves through your communication and social networking zone until December 2, 2019. So, you could hit the internet jackpot when something you post (or sell) online goes viral. There’ll also be opportunities to boost cash flow via writing, teaching, podcasting or public speaking. But your financial situation could stall (or temporarily go backwards) in November, when Mercury reverses through your money zone. With plenty of patience and persistence, things will soon be back on track again. LIFESTYLE Expect some hiccups during the coming year as Saturn, Pluto and three eclipses stimulate your home zone. Any dramas will be easier to manage if you are flexible, take your domestic responsibilities seriously and make your family Number One. With Jupiter activating your travel zone, an interstate sojourn or an overseas adventure are on the cards so start planning your itinerary (and saving) ASAP. Best places to visit? Cultural cities with fabulous food and fashion (like New York, Paris, Barcelona, Melbourne and Milan). FAMOUS ARIES Serena Williams, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Family’s first and that’s what matters most. Tennis is just a game; family is forever.” (Serena Williams)

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Oct 24 - Nov 22 LOVE & LUST Singles – are you stuck in a rut, brooding about the past or searching for love in all the same old places? With Uranus and Neptune activating your relationship zones, be more creative and adventurous as you look for a lover who shakes up your comfort zone (someone with an avant-garde approach to life). Attached Scorpios – 2019 is the year to get the balance right between the stability of your day-to-day routine and the excitement of your shared dreams and fantasies for the future. LOOT & LUCK Finances and luck are linked in 2019, as Jupiter (planet of prosperity and good fortune) transits through your money zone. So expect a boost to your bank balance via a pay rise, bonus, gift or extra business coming your way. It’s also an auspicious year to buy a lottery ticket, enter a competition, bet on the horses or hit the casino. Any windfall won’t last long if you don’t manage it wisely though. So, make sure you squirrel extra cash away to tide you over when times are tight. LIFESTYLE Jupiter is journeying through your self-esteem zone. So, it’s time to truly love yourself and expand your personal parameters so you can become the biggest and best version of yourself that you can possibly be! And don’t dismiss the assistance of others. Influential people are happy to help you. With an experienced teacher, coach or mentor on board, you can achieve great things. If you travel in 2019, it’s likely to be for work or study purposes, rather than just frivolous fun. FAMOUS ARIES Katy Perry, Ryan Gosling, Julia Roberts. NEW YEAR MOTTO “I never want to be just one thing. I want to be multidimensional.” (Katy Perry)

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LOVE & LUST In 2019, strive to get the balance right between being an independent free-spirit and having satisfying relationships. Singles – you’ll feel extra frisky in January and February, as you flirt up a storm and circulate in style. So, it’s the perfect time to host a party, go on a blind date, join a singles club or look for love online. If you are attached, alternate solo projects with joint ventures. May and June favour companionship, romance and pampering your partner, so plan something special. LOOT & LUCK With Pluto, penny-pinching Saturn and four eclipses stirring up your money zones in 2019, expect delayed payments, tax problems, diminished cash flow or budget blow-outs. July looks particularly problematic, when retrograde Mercury and two eclipses bring financial issues to a head. Separating your wants from your needs is a must, as smart Sagittarians get thrifty and concentrate on sensible saving, sustainable living and getting by on less. LIFESTYLE Lucky Jupiter (your power planet) is moving through your sign until December 2, which is good news for your general health, physical vitality and mental wellbeing. Jupiter also gives you the chutzpah to initiate personal changes and then take on the world. Make the most of this powerful energy surge, which only happens every 12 years. It’s time to be the best and boldest Sagittarian you can be, as you take on ambitious challenges and venture into exciting new areas that would usually daunt you. Confidence is definitely the rocket fuel that will take you places in 2019! FAMOUS ARIES Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, Jane Fonda. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Happiness and confidence are the prettiest things you can wear.” (Taylor Swift)

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

LOVE & LUST Attached Caps - the Solar and Lunar Eclipses (in January and July) could stir up hidden tensions, particularly if one of you has been putting work before the relationship. It’s best to bring these problems up into the light of day, where they can be examined, discussed and resolved. Singles - Cupid’s arrow is most likely to strike in February, May or June, when you’re attracted to a tender Taurus or a caring Cancer. So, brush up on your flirting technique and sexy one-liners. LOOT & LUCK Intuition and luck are linked, as your inner voice guides you in the right direction. But be very careful about money matters in January and July when the Lunar Eclipse and retrograde Mercury scramble your financial antennae. The luckiest month of 2019 is December, when prosperity planet Jupiter activates your personal and good fortune zones. So, make sure you prepare well during the preceding 11 months so you’re ready, willing and able to capitalise on good luck when it comes along. LIFESTYLE Saturn (which is still transiting through Capricorn) presents some serious challenges in 2019. If you learn from them, then you’ll gradually develop and mature … like a fine red wine. Activities like meditation, contemplation, yoga and journaling are favoured, as Jupiter journeys through your spiritual zone and you tap into the wisdom within. The positive Saturn/Neptune connections (in January, June and November) are fabulous for taking a special dream and spinning it into a rock-solid reality. FAMOUS ARIES Dolly Parton, Bradley Cooper, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. NEW YEAR MOTTO “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain.” (Dolly Parton)

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LOVE & LUST The Lunar Eclipse (on January 21) heralds a dramatic year for love. Attached Aquarians – February is a fabulous time to travel with your partner. But your romantic life looks rocky in July, when Mercury reverses through your relationship zone and communication goes haywire. So, it’s not an ideal time to make important decisions about matters of the heart. Singles – are you looking for your soul mate in all the wrong places? In April and May, true love could be as close as the boy or girl next door. LOOT & LUCK The internet and luck are linked in 2019 and your public profile could suddenly take off via the clever use of social media (and a helping hand from Jupiter). A tweet, blog post, video or podcast could reach a wider audience or even go viral. Astute Aquarians will find numerous ways to monetise lucky opportunities that come along. But avoid being impulsive and buying big ticket items (like a car, home or investment property) in February, when Mercury reverses through your money zone. LIFESTYLE With Saturn, Pluto and three eclipses highlighting your humanitarian zone, many Aquarians will become involved in volunteer work as you reach out to help the old, sick, homeless or disadvantaged within your local community. You’ll feel extra restless in 2019, as Jupiter and Uranus stir up your gypsy gene and you’re keen to explore local landmarks, travel internationally or move interstate. But you may discover that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side! FAMOUS ARIES Oprah Winfrey, Bob Marley, Ellen DeGeneres. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Do your best to make a difference. Not only in your own life but also in other people’s lives.” (Oprah Winfrey)

LOVE & LUST Love, travel and adventure are linked in January and February. From March onwards you’ll feel like refreshing your dating profile, road-testing a potential partner, taking a fledgling fling to a serious new level or rebooting a long-term relationship that’s got into a rut. But matters of the heart are likely to stall in July, when Mercury reverses through your romance zone. So it’s not a good month to celebrate an engagement, get married or launch a new liaison. Instead, be patient and wait. LOOT & LUCK With fortunate Jupiter activating your career zone, an exciting new professional venture is shining on the horizon. So, it’s a wonderful year to look for a job, hit your boss for a raise, apply for a business loan, expand your present vocation, buy out a struggling competitor or live the laptop lifestyle by starting an online business. If extra money comes your way, don’t be too impulsive and short-sighted! Make sure you secure any windfall wisely, with an eye to your long-term future needs. LIFESTYLE In January, June and November, the Saturn/Neptune connection helps you be more productive with your creativity and spiritually. So, it’s the perfect time to take up a daily discipline (like meditation or yoga) plus turn an abstract idea into a concrete reality (like a book, poem, painting or some other tangible creative project). But extra caution and discrimination are required in February and September. Don’t be gullible and let a dubious friend, colleague, client or customer lead you down the primrose path to Piscean trouble! FAMOUS ARIES Drew Barrymore, Steve Jobs, Eva Longoria. NEW YEAR MOTTO “Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” (Drew Barrymore)

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Tips to avoid driving tired If you feel tired when driving: • Pull over for a break in a safe place. Rest areas provide a safe place for riders and drivers to stop, revive and survive. • Pull over for a nap (20 minutes works best) • Swap drivers if you can • Stop for a coffee if you’re on a short drive, although the effects of caffeine won't help for long and won't work for everyone. Caffeine is not suitable for some people and can be harmful. Limits on the daily consumption of caffeine are recommended. • Even if you don’t feel tired, take regular breaks to avoid becoming tired. • Remember that sleep is the only way to overcome tiredness. © State of New South Wales (Transport for NSW)

Before you drive: • Get a good night’s sleep • Avoid driving at night when your body will naturally want to sleep • Arrange to share the driving • Avoid long drives after work • Plan to take regular breaks from driving (use rest areas) • Catch a cab or public transport instead • Ask someone for a lift • Find out if any medicine you are taking may affect your driving • Know what the early warning signs of fatigue are

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your vehicle, always check HQT VTCHƂE • Leave your vehicle from the safest side, away from the VTCHƂE • Do not attempt to change a tyre unless it is safe to do so • Try to avoid crossing the road • Stand clear of the road and move behind a safety barrier if it is safe to do so. • Be prepared before you leave

• Before a long journey, check your fuel, oil, water and tyre pressures (including the spare). • Carry a high-visibility vest and a torch inside your vehicle • Breakdown lanes are only for breakdowns. Use a rest area for making phone calls, toilet stops or attending to children. © State of New South Wales (Transport for NSW)

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Parking restrictions to be enforced With holidaymakers starting to head to NSW coastal areas, Clarence Valley Council has issued a reminder that parking restrictions apply, and will be enforced, in many areas. Environment, development and strategic planning manager, David Morrison, said council rangers would make daily patrols of coastal areas and would act on those who were ƃQWVKPI RCTMKPI TGUVTKEVKQPU “We don’t want to come down heavy, but it is important for locals and visitors VQ DG CDNG VQ ƂPF C ECT RCTM when they need one,” he said.

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“It is equally important for shoppers to have easy access to businesses, and that means having parking spaces available. “We are aware that in some places timed parking spaces are being taken all day. We might be a little lenient on that through the rest of the year, but coming into the busy Christmas and holiday period we will be more active. “It would be ideal if people were considerate of the needs of others, and in most cases they are, but we will act if we have to.”

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You know the feeling? You meet someone new and it seems as if you have known that person forever. That is kind of what it is like with the new A-Class. You have only been travelling together for a few days and it knows your peculiarities, your whims, what you like the most and what not at all. Almost better than you do yourself. The new A-Class and you suddenly become as one. So you can always be the way you are.

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The interior of the new A-Class literally hugs occupants. Smooth transitions between instrument panel, centre console and door trims create the pleasant wraparound design. This is just as unique in this category as the selection of trim elements and ambient lighting to stage every detail perfectly.

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Connectivity Dynamic Select Simply drive as you prefer. At the touch of a button, DYNAMIC SELECT offers different drive modes, which predetermine the settings for engine, transmission, suspension, and steering, for instance. With the Sport mode, you drive decidedly dynamically, and very balanced with the basic program Comfort. ECO, QP VJG QVJGT JCPF GORJCUKUGU OCZKOWO GHĆ‚EKGPE[

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and saves fuel and money. The ECO drive mode gives you particularly comprehensive support when you want to reduce CO2 and pollutants. The seat heating and air conditioning work with reduced output in this setting and thus also save valuable energy. With the Individual mode, you choose all the respective parameters yourself. This means that you can select a sporty setting for the powertrain and at the same time set the suspension to comfortable.

In the new A-Class, you can charge your smartphone by placing it in the centre console. Simple, without the need for cables and based on the Qi standard. And the best thing: Thanks to PGCT Ć‚GNF EQOOWPKECVKQP 0(% your smartphone immediately connects to the A-Class without the need for a lot of operating steps or having to constantly enter a code. The All New A Class is available from Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast 4 Tolhurst Pl, Coffs Harbour (02) 6648 3577

The all new A-Class. Just like you. The all new A-Class isn’t just new looks. Its expanded luxury interior, enhanced voice recognition and futuristic touchscreen driver display raise the bar on every level. The all new A-Class. Just like you. Book a test drive at Mercedes-Benz Coffs Coast today. mbcoffscoast.com.au

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