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LOCAL NEWS DELIVERED WITH — INTEGRITY — WISDOM — BALANCE Saturday 19 September, 2020

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ISSUE No. 18

MOUNT BIKE TRACK A WIN FOR EVERYONE!

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with BOB HOLLAND

The proposed shopping centre at Bloomfield is going to generate a lot of divided opinion if this week’s Council meeting is any guide. Councillors and the public, and the business community all seem split over a number of issues. It’s going to be interesting.

Orange, like so many other centres, is also divided over how hard we should push to get people here, especially visitors from Sydney and other so-called hot spots. Some believe encouraging visitors is inviting more Covid trouble, others believe it doesn’t matter, while other believe our economy can’t do without these visitors and the risk is worth it.

Everyone’s a winner over proposed mountain bike tracks for Mount Canobolas — keen rider and committed environmentalist — Rodney Farrell believes.

Locals should be pleased with Orange City Council’s recent decision to apply for tenders for comprehensive environmental assessments of the project, he added.

Reflexive opposition from some environmental groups

already to the plans ignores the greater opportunities that this initiative holds for the Mount as well as the city.

“Can we get a revenue stream, an income, that can go to looking after it better? It could make people aware of how good it is,” he argued.

“We want the public to know that it’s not just bikeriders who would benefit from this; there’s a lot of positives; Council has budgeted $500,000, so it will be a comprehensive study.”

• What do you think? Turn to page 3 for our full story.

Salvo’s — opening their hearts for 140-years… n Turn to pages 6–7

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It’s also interesting that we’re hearing how hard our tourism operators are doing it at the moment, yet speaking to a local café owner this week, he said they are busier than they have ever been and so is everyone else. That shouldn’t surprise anyone given that most people’s options for doing things are eating, drinking or shopping. It was also mentioned by one Councillor at this week’s Council meeting that he’d noticed visitors everywhere lately and it was commonly agreed that people have been flocking to Orange since Covid travel restrictions were eased. Very confusing times indeed!

I walked around the outside of Cook Park on Tuesday this week and couldn’t help but notice the number of people, particularly Mum’s with young kiddies who were there enjoying the park, its facilities and the glorious weather, it was a heartwarming site.

Cook Park, despite the weather conditions and everything else, certainly offers visitors something special, not necessarily spectacular but nice none the less.

I understand that a lot of listeners are still not very happy with Southern Cross Austereo for canning the local breakfast show on one of their stations. Being a staunch supporter of genuine “local” media, I think it’s appalling that a place like Orange doesn’t have its own fully local dedicated commercial radio station.

At least we get some local content on Radio 2EL during the day and the local community station 107.5FM still features local content, local presenters for the most part. Thank goodness for that.

I saw a fascinating movie recently called Greyhound starring Tom Hanks. If you get a chance to see it, do so, it’s good entertainment.

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FACEBOOK DON’T MAKE PROMISES YOU’RE NOT PREPARED TO KEEP!

ZEN AND THE ART OF WELL-BEING MAINTENANCE

In a scene reminiscent of the black sheriff taking himself hostage so as not to be shot by a bunch of racist townsfolk in Mel Brooks’ classic cowboy comedy, Blazing Saddles, Facebook is “threatening” to ban Aussie-users from sharing news content on its sites.

What! A multi-national behemoth that has gutted traditional media companies with its sharing of the work of their journalists, is trying to pressure the Federal Government from passing regulations forcing Facebook and Google into giving news outlets a bigger cut of digital advertising revenue.

That is rich from a company that many believe is essentially a data-mining operation disguised as a social media platform, that pays negligible tax anywhere in the world, and that bans opinions it doesn’t like under its social obligation policy.

For those who look with dread on the increasing reach of social media into all aspects of our lives, the Australian Government’s effort to curb the power of the unaccountable Silicon Valley Czars is applauded.

“We tried to make this work,” Campbell Brown, Facebook’s head of global news partnerships, said in an interview. “We proposed our version of something workable...

Unfortunately, there are so many things in this proposed legislation that just make it untenable.”

Good, go through with your promise, and stop “sharing” the material created by hardpressed traditional media paying their taxes and employing journalists and other staff to produce their broadcasts and publications.

“Cybersickness” might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s an illness impacting people across industries today. UNSW Sydney researchers are trying to understand what causes this sickness – and how to prevent it.

Virtual reality (VR) technology – which can immerse people in real or imagined environments via a head-mounted display (HMD) – has expanded possibilities for how people can learn, communicate, and relax.

Not just a source of entertainment, VR is now used across education, skills training, and medical rehabilitation. In many cases, VR is used to help teach complex skills when real environments are too dangerous, like mine rescuers’ safety training.

Unseasonably-warm spring has brought out a very Zen atmosphere at Robertson Park opposite the Newswatch offices in Lords Place.

Exhibit One was a shirtless Jason Murrell, up from Sydney for a few weeks to help-out with staffing for TrainLink services during the pandemic.

But despite advancements in VR technology, an illness called ‘cybersickness’ is standing in the way of widespread VR use.

“Cybersickness is the umbrella term for illness caused by using a computer display,” explains Dr Juno Kim from UNSW Science’s School of Optometry and Vision Science.

“I’m meditating, I used to study martial arts, kung-fu, but this is tai chi, which is a gentler, spiritual form of the craft,” he explained.

“This health condition – which is very similar to motion sickness – usually includes symptoms like dizziness, nausea, eye discomfort and disorientation.

“It’s all about letting -out stress and focusing on your breathing,” he said.

He contrasted it to traditional; yoga, an increasingly-popular exercise discipline rather than the Chinese form that he observes, using Confucian aphorisms to describe the difference: “Yoga is about what you can gain; tai chi is about what you can lose.”

Another sunny day featured Falun Dafa (previously: Falun Gong) followers, Li Yan and Suhan Hsu, going through a series of Buddhistinspired exercises that devotees

: Latest COVID-19 victim

Orange Community Christmas lunch

believe aid health and mental well-being.

“It is an amalgam of both Taoism and Buddhism, it’s not a religion so much as a belief system for your spiritual growth,” Suhan explained.

With a philosophy of “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance,” adherents are actively-persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party in the Middle Kingdom where it is now banned.

It’s official, Christmas is cancelled!

Orange’s famous Community Christmas Lunch which provides Christmas cheer for around 450 locals each year has been cancelled due to, yes, that’s right, the coronavirus.

“The purpose of the Orange community lunch has always been to serve people in our local community, both residents and those travelling through Orange over Christmas, with love and care given by the many people involved,” Coordinator Garry McMahon said.

“People whom we serve on Christmas Day are mostly people without family connections or circumstances which allow them to celebrate this important occasion over a traditional family Christmas meal,” he added.

He said though that the long lead-time needed to

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“But while motion sickness is a sensory mismatch between what we see and what our other senses signal about our motion, cybersickness doesn’t require physical movement.”

This mismatch, known as ‘sensory conflict,’ occurs when visual pieces of information received by the eyes are disconnected from, or in direct challenge to, information received by other senses. The vestibular system – which is responsible for our spatial orientation and sense of balance – recognises this discord.

organise this annual event means that the current uncertainty about the course of the coronavirus made cancellation of the event inevitable.

“To make the community Christmas lunch a success every year, preparations begin in February and ramp-up to December 25, culminating in over 120 volunteers serving our guests and ensuring that have a great Christmas Day. “It is with great regret that in 2020 this event will not be held because of the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It would not be possible to meet the requirements for public gatherings whilst; providing an enjoyable time for all participants,” Mr McMahon added.

“We do hope that in 2021 circumstances will be different and that we can once again hold this important community event,” he concluded.

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Bike track assessment a win-all-round for Mount z Rodney Farrell — a keen mountain bike rider and committed environmentalist — everyone should be pleased with Orange City Council seeking tenders for an environmental assessment of bike trails at Mt Canobolas.

Environmental assessments of proposed mountain bike tracks for Mount Canobolas are a win all-round for cyclists, locals, tourists, and environmentalists, a proponent of the initiative believes.

Rodney Farrell — a keen mountain bike rider and committed environmentalist — argues that everyone should be pleased with Orange City Council’s recent decision to apply for tenders for the comprehensive assessments.

He said that reflexive opposition from some environmental groups already to the proposal ignore the greater opportunities that this initiative holds for the Mount as well as the city.

lichens up there, let’s find out what is actually up there!”

He said that mountain bike trails could provide another string to the district’s tourism bow while also providing money to rehabilitate areas of the Mount.

“Can we get a revenue stream, an income, that can go to looking after it better? It could make people aware of how good it is,” Rod added.

He said that he was as aware as anyone of the unique sub-arctic niche climate, flora, and fauna, of the Mount, but that should make the environmental assessment even more important.

He points to the successful Mt Buller mountain bike trails in Victoria as an example of how the growing sport and environmental values can co-exist.

He said though that absolutist “don’t touch anything” green activism in the long-term is counterproductive: “If you lock it up and put a gate around it, people switch off, they don’t care.”

“At the moment it’s under-utilised, in this case we do want to utilise it, and preserve it better,” Rod explained.

He said that the ultimate location and route of any mountain bike tracks was hard to tiedown at this stage.

“I’m aware of its high environmental value, “People keep asking, ‘how much track is I’m never going to dispute that, but let’s think there and where is it going?’ But it’s a bit of maybe, ‘this is great, let’s make it better.’” the chicken and the egg, how can we say how Tender documents show that Council is much track is there, unless we know what’s Rod has been involved with the concept seeking to appoint an expert consultant to up there? from the very start and is excited by the investigate the environmental impact of recent progress on the project. “I was building a network of trails and come up “It’s never had a proper environmental approached by Council in 2013 and asked to with detailed design for the project. assessment we don’t know. If we can’t have present them with a concept.” tracks as proposed, then we’ll not have tracks “We want the public to know that it’s not as proposed,” Rod said.

Supported by the Orange Mountain just bike-riders who would benefit from Bike Club, he said: “It was something we this; there’s a lot of positives; Council He believes that the high threshold of thought of that had economic, social, has budgeted $500,000 so it will be a any approvals will ensure that the area is tourism benefits.” comprehensive study.” protected environmentally.

“There’s never been a comprehensive He said that those concerned with the “It’s harder to do a mountain bike track in a environmental study, so that’s great.” preservation of the delicate eco-systems of conservation area than a mine. We’re still two the area proposed for the bike tracks have years away from any digging.”

He said that the study will provide an nothing to fear from the assessment. objective assessment of the environmental He said that the proposal is likely to generate and heritage issues of the Mount.

“There’s no pre-conceptions that it is going a great deal of commentary from those “Tenders are now going-out for independent to happen; we want a positive outcome, not committed to preserving the Mount. “What just for the bikes and tourism and economics, you’re seeing is a lot of negative comments, botanists and cultural heritage experts. but environmental outcomes as well.”

Local stakeholders and National Parks will which is very unfortunate. A lot of people also be involved.” just can’t see the positives.”

He said that mountain bikers as a group are generally committed environmentalists “The more we find up there, the more He said mountain bike riding’s unique themselves and will look after any areas set- mix of sport, health, fitness, and we find. aside for trails. environmentalism, would continue to drive “If there’s a reason to stop — cultural, its popularity. “Who wouldn’t want to ride in “They’re people who love the outdoors, heritage, or environmental — well then, they’re self-policing when it comes to looking a natural environment? A mountain bike will let’s stop. There will be no need for us to be after an area.” pushed,” he said simply. “Let’s find some take you places,” he concluded.

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Tenders called for environmental assessment of Mount bike tracks Controversial plans to build a network of mountain bike trails on Mount Canobolas recently reached a new milestone with tenders being sought for an environmental assessment on the project.

“We’ve had a concept plan out for discussion for some time now, but it’s great to see us getting to the next stage of environmental assessment,” Orange Mayor, Cr Reg Kidd said.

“Nothing’s going to be built if it doesn’t measure up to a vigorous independent assessment. We need this level of shovel-ready detail in order to gain departmental approvals and attract government funding.”

“As you’d expect, there’s been a variety of views across the community about mountain bike trails on the mountain.

It is clear to me that people who build trails professionally, know how to do it efficiently, to keep any environmental impact to a minimum.

“Mountain bike riders are people who enjoy spending time out in the natural environment, and they want to protect what’s special about that environment.

I’m confident a design can be found, along the lines of what was explored in the concept plan, that will strike the right balance, and let more people enjoy will the mountain has to offer,” he added.

Earlier concept designs suggested about half the trail network could be located in the Mt Canobolas State Conservation Area (managed by National Parks & Wildlife Service), with the remaining half located within State Forests (managed by NSW Forestry Corporation).

The proposal is that there would be a world-class network of mountain biking trails built on Mt Canobolas.

The mountain biking trails would be a blend of ‘Easy’ rated trails and trails rated as ‘More Difficult’, with optional ‘Very Difficult’ lines for advanced riders.

It’s proposed that all the trails will be linked through a stacked loop design that can be accessed from both the trail head and the summit.

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Statement from Charles Sturt Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Germov In May, Charles Sturt University launched the Sustainable Futures program to help reshape and reposition the University to deliver highquality education and research for our students, communities and industry.

The following information summarises the University’s financial position: •C harles Sturt forecast a $16.2 million structural deficit at the start of the 2020 financial year; •C OVID-19 was forecast to have a negative impact of approximately $80 million on revenue; • Th e revenue impact of COVID-19 resulted in a forecast deficit of more than $49.5 million in the 2020 financial year; • Th e implementation of Sustainable Futures will reduce this deficit to approximately $22 million in the 2020 financial year and the full implementation of the program will put the University on the path to a balanced budget by the end of the 2021 financial year.

This means structural financial issues led to our pre-COVID deficit, and we are taking the right actions to fix those on top of managing the unprecedented impact of COVID-19.

As we progressed with Sustainable Futures, we asked KPMG to conduct an independent review to verify our financial position.

This review is now complete and has broadly confirmed the key points outlined above and we hope our students, staff and community stakeholders are reassured that our actions are

s Federal Minister for Regional Education and local Member, Andrew Gee, wants answers from CSU on their financial position and has publiclyaccused the University Council of being in “disarray” over the issue.

returning the University to financial sustainability.

We have shared this update with relevant stakeholders and it has been positively received.

It is also important for the community to know that Charles Sturt’s financial statements, along with those of all New South Wales universities, are audited every year by the NSW Audit Office in a transparent process.

As required of all universities, we have recently provided our financial statements as of 30 June 2020 to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Our Annual Reports and financial statements are publicly available.

We are confident we are in a strong position to steer the University through the current challenges and will continue to deliver for our regions in the long term.

The response from the staff of Charles Sturt has been exceptional as the University has dealt with this challenging period.

NOTE: Professor Germov is acting in the position after staff and students were surprised earlier this year when long-time Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann — in revealing the grim financial position of the university — also announced that he was taking a sixmonth sabbatical before resigning his position.

Paul Dowler (chief financial officer, Tim Mannes (ED IT) and Brian Roberson (director IT infrastructure) have also resigned. Their departures were announced to staff by Chief Operating Officer Rick Willmott.

Mr Willmott was appointed COO last month, adding finance, IT and facilities to his previous portfolios, planning and “people and culture.” He was formerly Rio Tinto’s head of employee relations.

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sC harles Sturt University — of which Orange hosts one of its main campuses on Leeds Parade — is in deep financial trouble with a projected deficit of nearly $50 million for 2020.

...trying to get back in the game... s CSU former council member Richard Hattersley said that recent appointment of a former Rio Tinto Executive was a good sign that CSU was: “trying to get back in the game,”.

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CSU financial woes indicate deeper troubles — former council member Financial “head-kickers” have reportedly been brought in to get Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) budgetary woes under control.

A recently-confirmed deficit at the University of nearly $50 million for 2020 also indicates a deeper malaise within the institution, a long-time former Council member believes.

The one-time senior administrator described as implausible suggestions that the coronavirus crisis is the cause of CSU’s sudden financial distress.

He said that the controversial sabbaticals taken by long-time Vice Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann and the University’s Chief Financial Officer, Paul Dowler, indicated that all was not right with the University.

CSU is now looking to appoint a new Vice Chancellor after Paul Dowler’s resignation was announced on 26 August.

The University’s financial situation became a political issue after Federal Minister for Regional Education, and local Member, Andrew Gee, publicly-accused the University Council of being in “disarray” over their finances.

The current deficit for the University is believed to be as high as $80 million with a suggestion that the university — currently undergoing a number of external financial audits — doesn’t itself know its exact financial position.

He called for a “rigorous, open and transparent audit of the financial performance and financial position of the University,” saying that CSU has defied its own resolution CNL 143/1 on the matter and backtracked on promises to fully open its books.

However, CSU, with one of its main campuses on Leeds Parade, previously enjoyed a proud record of financial probity and careful utilisation of resources, council member from 2007–2015, Richard Hattersley said.

CSU hit-back at the allegations saying that it had enacted a “Sustainable Futures” financial remediation package that includes reducing course subjects by 600; 10 per cent pay cuts to senior executives; and reducing

operational expenditure; with the aim of dissolving a current $49.5 million deficit by the end of 2021.

A spokesperson said that the university is also fulfilling all its legislative requirements regarding reporting of its financial position to the NSW Government and has been consistently-transparent with its financial position at all times. Financial auditors KPMG have also been retained to assess and advise on the university’s financial position.

“It’s important for the community to be aware that the University has annual financial audits of our financial statements undertaken by the NSW Auditor-General, consistent with the financial audits of all NSW universities,” the spokesperson said.

“Outcomes of these external financial audits are publiclyavailable. Further, we are transparent with our financials, published through our annual report each year. The KPMG work is currently underway, and we will share the relevant outcomes when available,” they concluded.

Mr Hattersley said though that CSU’s assurances did not answer

the quite reasonable demands from the Federal Member for Regional Education for full transparency over their financial position.

“Andrew Gee is right on the money. The University has been asked to carry out a full audit and to provide the results to both the State and Federal Governments, and that’s not what they’re proposing” Mr Hattersley said.

He said that he was surprised by the multi-million-dollar deficit.

“When I joined the Council in 2007, the financial management of the University was very sound.

“It needed to be as it was growing its regional footprint and now has 10 campuses spread all over NSW. To manage that side of the business is a challenge in itself.

“You have to keep on top of it. I don’t think that the attention to detail was there, with the financial controls not as stringent as they should have been,” he said.

“When I left in 2015, CSU was in good shape. It had sound investments and was a well-run place,” Mr Hattersley — who chaired CSU’s Investment Committee — said.

He believes that the capital works program, including the building of new on-campus accommodation, is questionable considering the number of university students who were now learning via distance education.

“They’ve spent a huge amount on campus accommodation over the years and now they’re proposing to pull some of the older buildings down.”

He said that the recent appointment of a former Rio Tinto Executive as the Chief Operating Officer is a sign that CSU was trying to get back in the game.

“Initially this bloke should report directly to the Chancellor,” Mr Hattersley believes.

However, the large cuts made to the number of courses offered by the University and the resultant staff redundancies shows that CSU has a long climb back, he said.

“It is not a happy place at the moment and the staff are under huge pressure.”

“There’s a whole lot of things that they could be doing better,” Mr Hattersley concluded.

Take care of your mental wellbeing.

COVID-19 has made it a challenging time for everyone. If stress, poor sleep or mood swings are affecting your daily life, reach out.

Speak to a friend, your GP, or call the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service on 1800 512 348.

The sooner you get help, the sooner you will feel better. Looking after yourself, and those around you, will help us all get through this.

Danni McClellan Mental Health Practitioner

For the latest information about COVID-19 visit nsw.gov.au

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Historical Snapshot 1880s

• 1880 — John Gore and Edward Saunders hold a meeting in the name of The Salvation Army in Adelaide Botanic Park, which is now known as the beginning of The Salvation Army in Australia • 1881 — The first Salvation Army Officers in Australia, Captains Tom and Adelaide Sutherland, arrive from England.

• 1881 — The first Salvos Brass band formed in Adelaide • 1883 — First local publication of ‘The War Cry’ • 1883 — Prison Gate Brigade formed — offering exprisoners accommodation and support • 1883 — First Salvos Women’s Rescue Home opened in Launceston • 1886 — First ‘Prison Gate Brigade Home’ opened — and would evolve to become Salvos’ Op Shops and Salvos Stores.

1890s

• 1892 — The Salvation Army responded to the harsh

times of an economic depression by opening the Free Employment Bureau — a model adopted by the Australian Government and the forerunner of Salvos Employment Plus of today.

• 1894 — Salvos purchased 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne which would serve as its Territorial headquarters for Australia until 1921 and for southern Australian until 1980

1900s

• Limelight Studios, at the Bourke Street Territorial HQ, produced ‘Soldiers of the Cross’ — a groundbreaking moving picture, utlising many innovative techniques • 1 904 — Arnott’s SAO biscuits launched in Australia and thought to be named for Salvation Army Officer Arthur Arnott.

1910s

• 1914 — WWI — Salvation Army chaplains deployed to help those on front-line. Salvation Army chaplain William ‘Fighting Mac’ Mackenzie was one such chaplain and was remembered for his bravery and courage.

• 1914 — Red Shield Defence Services was formed — The ‘Sallyman’ trucks which went around providing food and drink to service personnel and remain active today. Salvation Army nurses served with the Australian Army Nursing Service

1920s

• The Salvation Army provide family tracing assistance to reflect a service commenced in the UK in 1885 • 1921 — Salvos divided into two Australian territories, Eastern and Southern, to serve a growing nation.

• 1923 — Foster House, men’s homelessness refuge, was opened in Surry Hills, NSW.

Salvation Army commemorates its 140th Australian anniversary Regularly-rated as one of our most trusted charities, The Salvation Army is celebrating 140 years in Australia this month.

Commemorating the occasion, the “Salvo’s” have thanked the Australian public for its incredible support, generosity, and volunteering over nearly a century and a half.

The Sally Anne’s story started in Australia in September 1880 when John Gore and Edward Saunders conducted the first unofficial meeting of The Salvos speaking to a group of people in Adelaide’s Botanic Park.

Gore famously declared at the meeting’s conclusion: “If there’s a man here who hasn’t had a square meal today, let him come home to tea with me.”

This gesture launched the millions of acts of service and giving from The Salvos to the Australian public in the decades since.

Now, 140 years on, The Salvos are reflecting on what has allowed them such a rich and fruitful history of

serving the most marginalised and helpless in our society. Their answer: everyday Aussies.

the years, we thank you on the behalf of the millions of Australians we are privileged to serve.

“We want to thank every single Australian who has supported The Salvos over the years. Whether you have donated, volunteered or helped in any way, The Salvos wouldn’t be able to do what we do, without your ongoing championing of our work and cause,” The Salvation Army’s National Public Relations Secretary, Major Bruce Harmer said.

“Throughout the past 140 years, The Salvos have been on the frontline helping Aussies — whether providing food and support to frontline servicemen and women during the world wars, offering emergency relief through countless disasters or giving financial, emotional and spiritual assistance in the midst of crisis, like now with COVID-19, we remain committed to serving the Australian public and being the people’s Salvation Army.”

He added that a rough estimate suggested that well over five million volunteers have supported The Salvos over the years, helping everyday Aussies in their time of need.

He said though that the Corp could not have succeeded at its mission, if not for the help of ordinary “One of the most amazing things Australians who had pitched-in in about being Australian, is that we come together in times of need,” Major times of crisis.

Harmer observed.

“Thank you to all the Aussies who “Whether that’s supporting a friend in a crisis; volunteering during a natural disaster; or digging deep to help our fellow Aussie in need, we’ve got each other’s back. In whatever form you’ve supported The Salvos over

1930s

• 1930 — Salvos provided food, accommodation, and clothes during the Great Depression.

• 1939 — WWII — Red Shield Defence Service provided assistance to Australians serving in theatres of battle around the world.

1940s

• 1945 — Flying Padre Service was started by Vic Pedersen — light aircraft flying around remote Australia to provide practical and emotional support to those lonely and isolated. Still exists to this day.

1950s

• 1955 — Aussie Salvationist, Major Alan Gowlett, discovered mountain ranges in Antarctica while working with an Australian Government research party. They were named the Gowlett Peaks.

• 1956 — Salvos began work in PNG through Salvo Officers Keith and Edna Baker.

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have backed us over the years. The Salvos will continue to live, love and fight to transform the lives of Australians, one life at a time with the love of Jesus,” Major Harmer concluded.

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CAPTAIN KATE PLEDGES SALVO’S TO KEEP SERVING COMMUNITY — By DAVID DIXON —

“It’s a quirky part of our 156-years; we’re full of lots of fun quirks, some of which we still hold onto,” she said. “And yes, I do have a uniform.”

She added that this unique mix of a church that is also a charity is a feature of the organisation that has put serving others as its central duty for decades.

“We’re a faith-based Christian church with Sunday services and our faith is at the heart and soul of everything we do,” she explained.

“Christ’s love compels us — as we are loved, we want others to know that love,” Kate explained. She said that, while they take sides on individual issues, the Salvation Army is apolitical.

The local Corp has continued serving locals through 2020 and its sorry litany of droughts, bushfires, pandemic, and society-wide quarantine — except for a 10-week shutdown of their second-hand store located in the old Strand Theatre on Summer Street.

“The ‘Family Store’ provides us with fundraising that enables us to exist with financial backing. It also provides affordable products, a place of community and belonging for many, and also a place of work experience.

“It is also environmentally-friendly, it allows people to recycle items that would otherwise go to the tip,” she explained.

The Corp though has had to introduce the ubiquitous registration, sanitisation, and social distancing and capacity limits that have become a part of all our lives.

1960s

1970s

• 1974 — Cyclone Tracy — Salvos among first responders assisting those impacted • 1977 — Granville train disaster — Salvos Emergency Services team on the ground (team of 200), providing 11,000 drinks and 7000 meals, as well as emotional support.

Officer with the local Salvation Army, she believes that the role of the Corp has not essentially-changed through 140-years of fire, drought, flood, war, famine… and now pandemic.

Recently celebrating nearly a century and a half operating in Australia, she described her rank as “Captain” — “you can use it if you like, I don’t mind either way” — as one of the unique features of the Salvo’s as an organisation.

Historical Snapshot • 1964 — The Bridge Program began (Drug and Alcohol Rehab program).

• 1965 — First Red Shield Appeal doorknock was conducted.

Hardship caused by COVID-19 has given many Australians first-hand experience of the lives of the marginilised in our society, Kate Cathcart believes.

“It has, however, been a season for us to rethink what we do,” she said. “When you’re forced to stop, then you have time to think, ‘what is the best way of going forward?’ It’s all about what we are and what we do,” she said.

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1980s

• 1982 — Salvos Care Line was established — 24-hour crisis phone service.

• 1983 — Ash Wednesday Bushfires, Victoria — Salvos on the front-line offering assistance • 1987 — Brisbane Youth Outreach service began — to this day, has transformed lives of more than 60,000 young people s “Captain” Kate Cathcart (left) of the Orange Salvation Army Corp with ministry Assistant for Orange and Bathurst, Emily Spindler. Emily is a “candidate helper” who is studying and learning on the job with the aim of becoming a Salvation Army Officer.

The “Salvo’s Connect” service that provides referrals and support for those struggling with lives challenges is also continuing to run from their offices attached to their “Citadel” in McNamara Street where: “we still have services, but we’re not allowed to sing.”

are not struggling as much financially now.”

“Our case-workers provide emergency relief and do crisis support and referrals… we do occasionally do things like provide tyres for a single mother who can’t register her car... sometimes for food and petrol or replace a broken-down refrigerator,” Kate explained.

“I agree that it has shifted peoples’ perspective on issues like government money and income. It is fair to say that you can’t really understand something, until you’ve experienced it yourself.”

She believes that, ironically, the Federal Government’s sudden largesse with the introduction of JobKeeper and increased JobSeeker payments has lifted many locals out of the daily grind of trying to survive.

“We’ve been grateful for government support for individuals that has meant that there haven’t been the same numbers of people left with nothing,” she said.

For this reason, she said: “people who have struggled with JobSeeker,

The pandemic has, Kate added, impacted on people who formally felt immune from the slings of outrageous fortune and given them a perspective that they may previously not have had.

The almost-biblical catalogue of pestilence that currently seems to be afflicting our society has important lessons for us all, Kate believes. “We have to take the good out of the bad, otherwise the bad consumes us.”

Whatever else 2020 has in store for us, she said that Salvation Army will continue to be there for those in need.

“My hope for the Salvation Army in Orange, is that that we continue to bring light where there is hardship, to help people find hope and freedom and to be true to who we are,” Kate concluded.

1990s

• 1992 — 24-hour youth drop-in centre, Oasis, was opened by Alan Staines.

• 1995 — Salvos began outback ministry through deployment of rural chaplains.

• 1997 — Thredbo Landslide — 70 Salvos provided emotional support and over 16,000 meals to those impacted

2000s

• 2004 — Salvos established Australia’s first centre to address problem gambling • 2005 — Salvos Legal Humanitarian established a first-of-its-kind law firm, which offered free legal assistance to the vulnerable, mainly in immigration and family law.

• 2008 — Salvos opened Australia’s Safe House for women who have experienced Trafficking or Slavery.

2010s

• 2017 — Cyclone Debbie — Salvos helped feed hundreds of families impacted.

• 2017 — Salvos Funerals began — provides affordable funeral options.

• 2019 — Black Summer Bushfires — SAES teams on the front — line providing food, financial grants, and emotional support (counselling and chaplaincy). We are still on the ground today.

2020 • COVID-19 — Salvos working through the pandemic to help those most vulnerable.

You may also know the Salvos for: Timbrel Brigade — Timbrels, or tambourines, are a staple in many Salvo Brass Bands Pub Ministry — for years, Salvo officers have ministered in pubs across Australia, chatting to their community, collecting for the Salvos, or handing out copies of War Cry

...IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT YOU CAN’T REALLY UNDERSTAND SOMETHING, UNTIL YOU’VE EXPERIENCED IT YOURSELF.”

Christmas Ministry — Christmas is the busiest time of year for The Salvos, helping hundreds of thousands of families, giving food, presents, hampers and hope to those who need it.

Doorways — Salvos Emergency Relief Service Money care — Salvos free financial counselling service Aged Care Plus — Salvos Aged Care services

s Volunteering at the Salvation Army “Family Store” on the corner of Peisley and Summer Sts, Jenny Agland.

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Street level — Drop-in centres across Australia for the most vulnerable. Provides meals, financial assistance and community.

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Happy campers loving that old pleasure of discovery Age-old pleasure of discovery has seen a boom in grey nomads and other camper-vanners visiting Orange, a local van park has revealed.

Whether it’s due to the coronavirus or a new-found love of country — a recent survey found that caravanners and campers are not just more mobile, but also happier than the general population.

Which comes as no surprise to Canobolas Caravan Park Manager, Renee Clancey who sees a lot of smiling faces around her domain.

“Yeah, they are… I guess it’s just the fun of seeing new places,” she said.

The dead period when most of NSW was in lockdown and business plummeted are now a memory with continuing bans on international (and most interstate travel) seeing numbers of intrastate visitors booming.

“We’re even busier now than we were before the lockdown, people are flat-out at the moment,” she said, rushing-off to attend to half-a-dozen new arrivals.

The Sopers are one such extended family changing their plans to make the trek to Orange from Coffs Harbour after closure of their first proposed port-of-call.

“This year we’re staying in NSW,” Narelle says. “Right now, we were supposed to be in Darwin,” she explained.

They love life on the road with its simple

pleasures of seeing new vistas and making friends as they go. “It is better, it’s a simple life,” she added.

“One of the things is meeting new people, they’re all very friendly,” she said.

With a passion for family history — of Irish Scots descent and an ancestral name of Leahey — the family are using their time here to “dig-up” (figuratively) their ancestors.

“I’m here to do some ancestry stuff; I always visit the ‘dead-centre’ of town,” Narelle laughed.

“My grandfather came from Cadia and we never had time before to do this stuff,” she explained.

The flexibility of caravanning is another pleasure of the lifestyle that other, more formalised types of travelling can’t provide.

“We lengthened our stay the other day, that’s one of the good things of this lifestyle,” she said.

The benefits of caravanning were revealed in a recent study that found that the majority of on-roaders were very-much happy-campers.

The Real Richness Report found campers are happier, more satisfied, optimistic and energised than non-campers. It also found that campers are significantly less-stressed, bored, lonely, and frustrated than noncampers.

Not only do trips make campers happier, they also give people an opportunity to connect with themselves and find their

s Loving life on the road, the Sopers, from left, Glenn, Jon, Toni, and Narelle.

grounding, with 53 per cent of women and 44 per cent of men strongly-agreeing that camping trips enabled them to gather their thoughts.

Camping trips are also proven to bring you closer to loved ones and give you time away from modern distractions out in the natural environment allowing us to reset, the survey found.

While camping and caravanning is seen as very much the domain of older retired Australians, the survey found that families see a lot of gains in closeness and experiences together in life on the road.

“Children also get wonderful benefits out

of taking camping trips with 93 per cent of campers believing that camping brings families closer together and 94 per cent believing that it teaches children to engage socially and 86 per cent believing that it improves children’s health,” the survey found.

Caravan and camping travellers can attest to the benefits that a trip away can bring, respondents of the survey also revealed 96 er cent of campers believe that camping can make you happier and 95 per cent believing that camping reduces stress.

“Since we started, we haven’t looked back, it’s pretty-well a stress-free life,” Narelle concluded.

New appeal of the OPEN ROAD Aussies are increasingly turning to discovering their own country as coronavirus restrictions continue to limit overseas and interstate travel.

the radar, the great old-fashioned Australian road trip is back in vogue,” CEO Stuart Lamont said.

The figures speak volumes. Caravan sales have spiked across Australia with some caravan dealerships having doubled their sales.

Many country centres like Orange have viewed the surge in road-tripping visitors from Sydney and other major population centres as a tourism saviour.

More encouraging, up to a third of those investing in a caravan for the first time are newcomers with many, surprisingly, young couples and families.

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia said that the easing of restrictions in NSW had led to a “boom” in caravan sales and enquiries.

“Now that international trips and cruises are off

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The peak national body for caravanning said that up to a third of the spike was newcomers with many of these young couples and families.

They believe that the renewed popularity of road holidays is acting as a lifeline to the struggling tourism sector with younger families leading the boom.

“We’re getting the usual retirees through to young families and many new people, all demographics,” an industry executive said.

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Mall will make Anson St a ghost-town, retailers Shop-owners in the firing line of Orange City Council’s proposed mall plan for Anson Street are concerned about how the development will affect their livelihoods.

“The project will see outdoor dining options, innovative planting and street furniture design, self-sustaining rain gardens and storm water reuse options. The renewal of Anson Street will also see the relocation of the taxi rank to the top of the planned cul-de-sac.

They believe that country people’s preference for easyparking could see the area become a ghost town.

“This particular project to upgrade Anson Street will mean that local residents and those visiting our city have a large open space to, not only cross between both shopping precincts safely, but a space to enjoy and spend time in along the way.

“I’d rather it not go ahead,” Kendal Hansen said simply.

“I have a lot of customers that come in because they get a carpark spot at the front of the shop, if they’ve got to walk in some distance, they won’t come in,” she said.

“If they make that a mall, it will be a ghost town,” Ms Hansen added. “If it’s winter, it’s wet, they won’t walk in.”

She believes that the area is not suitable for the multiuse pedestrian, shopper, restaurant, and café zones that comprise most successful pedestrian plazas. “It’s simply not a shopfront area.”

Sandra Kelly believes Anson Street is not a suitable “hotspot area” for a mall.

Orange City Council recently wrote to all affected retailers about the plans for the mall.

Summer St somewhere between Lords Place and Sale St would have been a better place for a close-traffic plaza.

“They’ve got all the restaurants and cafes and other places of interest with a lot more foot-traffic,” she said.

Kendal Hansen is opposed to Anson Street Mall plans: “I’d rather it not go ahead.”

“While we’ve got the parking and the Woolies car-park and the supermarkets, they should leave Anson St open,” she believes.

“This is a consultation process, we want them to come along with us on this journey,” Cr Kidd said. “It’s part of the ongoing consultation process to keep everyone informed.”

Sandra Kelly said that the area is simply not a “hotspot area” with lots of foot-traffic and a wide variety of retailers and outdoor establishments.

“Apart from good parking, we’ve got nothing going for us. I bought this unit for the sole reason that it was close to parking, outside here and the underground (City Centre) car-park,” she explained.

“I just think if they’ve got a parking spot, they’re more likely to come in,” she said. “It’s a shame.”

Esther Inauen at Caboodle said that she believed that

Latest stage in the ambitious five-year plan to transform the CBD was recently-approved by Council and evolved from two years research and design by expert consultants (guided by a community panel) in which 100 potential ideas were drafted and exhibited for community comment.

Malls were a popular innovation from the 1950s until the 1980s in major cities and were seen as a way of “returning” shopping precincts from what as seen as the curse of the car to pedestrians and shoppers.

However, they were eventually considered to have failed in many locations due to the resistance of shoppers to walking greater distances to retail outlets. Many became shopper-free deserts of graffiti and vandalised public utilities before returning to traditional roads.

She says however that she is a strong believer in pedestrian malls — if they are located in the right spot.

“It should only be on Summer St, the main street, but here, we’ve got the big carparks that make the shopping area accessible.”

“Larger cities are so much nicer if they have malls; I’ve just been to Brisbane and they have a wonderful area with no vehicles,” she said.

“That’s my dream for Orange, because I love this city,” she said.

Orange Mayor, Councillor Reg Kidd said this was to avoid the mistakes of the past in cities and towns around the world that had installed pedestrian malls with great hopes of revitalising a business area and seen them fail.

“The new design and layout will see an increase in parking spaces compared to the current number of spots that are along Anson Street,” the letter goes on.

Kerryn Westgeest is ambivalent about the proposed mall idea. “I’m unsure, I don’t know. I can see the pros and cons both ways… I can see both sides of the argument,” she explained.

“I can see it would be a healthy space, but can also see the problems for local businesses if people can’t park out the front,” she said.

Esther Inauen believes that Summer St is a better location for the proposed pedestrian plaza.

The proposed 40-metre mall is a central part of Orange City’s recently-approved five-year “Future City” Masterplan.

The letter to local retailers’ states: “One of the first major projects to begin will be the redevelopment of Anson Street to include a new pedestrian mall in the middle of the corridor near Woolworths,” “A 40m section of the current road will be paved to create a raised pedestrian platform with bollards at each end of the platform to separate pedestrians and traffic,” it adds.

“Orange City Council engineers have begun work on design plans to incorporate a cul-de-sac on the Kite Street side of Anson St, and a new traffic layout towards the Summer St side of the corridor.

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The relative short length of the proposed Anson St pedestrian mall, its proximity between a major shopping centre (The City Centre) and a major supermarket in Woolworths, could help avoid many of the mistakes of the past.

“That’s why this consultation process is so important, we want people to contact us and let us know what their concerns and questions are,” Cr Kidd concluded.

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Saturday, September 19

6.00 Rage.

7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.00 Rage.

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Freeman.

1.30 Father Brown.

2.15 Classic Countdown Extras.

2.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner.

3.30 Escape From The City: Coffs Harbour, NSW – The Dormans.

4.30 Landline.

5.00 Australian Story: Beenham Valley Road Pt 1.

5.30 Midsomer Murders.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Father Brown.

8.20 The Split.

9.20 Endeavour.

10.50 Death In Paradise.

11.50 Rage.

6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 Tour De France: Daily Update.

8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19. Replay. 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 John Williams In Vienna.

4.30 Cycling. Giro Rosa. Stage 8. Highlights.

5.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19. Bourgen-Bresse to Champagnole. 166.5km flat stage.

Highlights. From France.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: North Wales.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. Lure to La Planche des Belles Filles. 36.2km individual time trial. From France.

2.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends.

3.30 Italian Food Safari.

5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 11.40 Sally And Possum. 12.10 In The Night Garden.

2.05 Grandpa In My Pocket. 2.30 Arthur. 3.05 Molly And Mack. 3.30 Play School. 3.55 Bananas In Pyjamas. 4.20 Becca’s Bunch. 4.55 Luo Bao Bei. 5.20 Noddy Toyland Detective. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective. 6.55 Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 QI. 9.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 Motherland.

11.40 Friday Night Dinner. 12.05 Absolutely Fabulous. 12.35 Live At The Apollo. 1.20 Comedy Showroom. 1.55 Close. 5.30 Postman Pat Special Delivery Service. 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

8.30 Macedonian News. 9.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 NHK Japanese News. 11.35 Hindi News.

12.00 The Good Doctor: Korea. 1.10 New Girl. 1.35 ABC America: World News Tonight. 2.00 Cycling.

Tour de France. Highlights. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 The Problem With Apu. 6.00 Losing Ground. 6.30 Only Connect. 7.40 Stargate SG-1. 8.30 Robert Kirkman’s Secret History Of Comics. Final. 9.20 Fear The Walking Dead. 10.55 The Plastic Surgery Capital Of The World. 11.55 MOVIE: With Heart And Soul. (2009) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News.

3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 11.55 Operation Ouch! 12.20 Gym Stars. 12.50 Horrible Histories. Final. 1.20 The Dengineers. 2.10 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! 2.25 Thunderbirds Are Go. 2.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 3.10 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. 3.35 Dragon Ball Super. 4.15 Little Lunch. 4.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.00 First Day. 5.25 Kung Fu Panda. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.15 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.40 Find Me In Paris. 9.05 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Detentionaire. 9.55 Close.

5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 It’s Academic.

(66) 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 The Pioneer Woman. 9.00 Restaurant Redemption. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 Outrageous Wedding Cakes. 12.00 The Pioneer Woman. 12.30 Mystery Diners. 2.00 Restaurant: Impossible. 5.00 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004) Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini. 7.00 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie.

(2017) Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson.

9.10 MOVIE: Raising Helen. (2004) 11.30 MOVIE: Reaper. (2000) 1.30 Mystery Diners. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.00 Restaurant Redemption. 4.00 The Pioneer Woman. 5.00 Outrageous Wedding Cakes.

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6.00 France 24 English News First Edition. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 Tour De France: Daily Update.

8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. Replay. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Travel Man. 3.30 Gadget Man. 4.30 Cycling. Giro Rosa. Final stage. Highlights.

5.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20.

Highlights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost Worlds And Hidden Treasures.

8.40 Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9.

11.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs: The Wild Way Of The North.

11.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage.

Mantes-la-Jolie to Paris, Champs-Élysées.

122km flat stage. From France.

3.45 Food Safari.

5.00 CGTN English News.

5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 12.10 In The Night Garden. 2.05 Grandpa In My Pocket.

2.30 Arthur. 3.05 Molly And Mack. 3.30 Play School. 3.55 Bananas In Pyjamas. 4.20 Becca’s Bunch. 4.55 Luo Bao Bei. 5.20 Octonauts. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective.

6.55 Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.15 Odd Squad.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Live At The Apollo. 10.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.35 Insert Name Here. 11.05 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 11.30 Would I Lie To You? 12.00 The Young Offenders. 12.30 State Of The Union. 12.55 The IT Crowd. 1.50 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

11.35 Hindi News. 12.00 The Good Doctor: Korea.

1.10 New Girl. 1.35 France 24 English News. 2.05 Cycling. Tour de France. Highlights. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.15 Insight. 5.15 Yokayi Footy.

5.50 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 8.30 MOVIE: Child’s Play. (1988) Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent.

10.05 The Dark Files. 11.35 Full Frontal. 12.05 South Park. 12.30 Krokodil Tears. 12.55 MOVIE: Gothic. (1986) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Thai News.

3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 10.15 Mustangs FC. 10.40 The Next Step. 11.05 Find Me In Paris. 11.30 Massive Monster Mayhem.

11.55 Operation Ouch! 12.20 Gym Stars.

12.45 Bear Grylls: Survival School. 1.20 The Dengineers. 2.20 Thunderbirds Are Go. 2.45 Prank You Very Much. 3.15 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 4.15 Little Lunch. 4.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.00 First Day. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Top Chef Jr. 7.55 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.40 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.30 Detentionaire. 9.55 Rage. 1.55 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 It’s Academic.

(66) 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 Throwdown With Bobby Flay. 8.30 Easy Chinese. 9.00 Restaurant Redemption. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 Outrageous Wedding Cakes. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars. 2.00 Chopped. 3.10 Mystery Diners.

4.10 Restaurant: Impossible. 6.10 The Simpsons.

6.40 MOVIE: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

(2012) Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson. 8.30 MOVIE: Cocktail. (1988) Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue. 10.45 MOVIE: Nothing To Lose.

(1997) Tim Robbins. 12.50 Geordie Shore. 2.00 Ex On The Beach. 4.00 Outrageous Wedding Cakes.

5.00 Chopped Junior.

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WIN (8) 6.00 Reel Action. 6.30 Entertainment Tonight.

7.00 WhichCar. 7.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 Studio 10: Saturday. 12.00 Creative Generation.

1.00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. 1.30 Healthy Homes Australia. 2.00 Pooches At Play.

2.30 Hotels By Design. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 The Living Room. 4.30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Family Feud.

7.00 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 Ambulance Australia.

9.50 One Born Every Minute.

10.55 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack.

11.55 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 9. Repco SuperSprint The Bend.

Highlights. From The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend, SA. 12.55 NCIS: Los Angeles.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

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(52) 6.00 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 The Baron. 11.00 My Favorite Martian. 11.30 MOVIE: Billy Liar. (1963) Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles. 1.30 MOVIE: The Ship That Died Of Shame. (1955) Richard Attenborough, George Baker, Bill Owen.

3.25 MOVIE: Blue Hawaii. (1961) 5.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959) 7.30 MOVIE: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992) Daniel Day-Lewis.

9.45 MOVIE: In The Name Of The Father. (1993) Daniel Day-Lewis.

12.20 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 12.00 Smashhdown!

12.30 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Rise. 1.30 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.

2.00 Ultimate Rush. 2.30 Xtreme Collxtion. 3.30 Liquid Science. 4.30 BattleBots. 5.30 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1986) 7.30 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. (1991) Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter.

9.20 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991) Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty. 11.50 Heroes. 12.45 The Biggest Weekend. 2.00 Westside. 3.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 4.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 4.30 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.50 Rev & Roll.

5.10 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh!

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 8.00 Travel Oz. 9.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 10.00 Winners. 11.00 The Bowls Show. 12.00 Mighty Ships. 1.00 Sydney Weekender. 1.30 A Moveable Feast. 2.00 Intolerant Cooks. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. 5.00 Horse Racing. Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and George Main Stakes. 5.30 Building The Dream. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 60 Minute Makeover. 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Sydney Weekender.

2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 A Moveable Feast. 4.00 Intolerant Cooks. 4.30 Travel Oz. 5.30 Home Shopping.

Fish Of (63) 6.00 The Day. 6.30 The Big Adventure. 8.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 Highway Thru Hell. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 The Weekend Prospector. 11.30 Storage Wars. 12.00 Pawn Stars. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt.

2.00 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Ice Road Truckers.

4.00 Outback Truckers. 5.00 Highway Thru Hell. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 10.00 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.45 MOVIE: Hollow Man. (2000) Kevin Bacon.

1.00 Hard Knocks. 2.30 Esports. LPL Pro. Dota 2.

Season 2. Week 2. Replay. 4.30 Late Programs.

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Home (81) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 The Doctors. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman.

10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. 12.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2.00 Planes Gone Viral. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 RPM. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Fishing.

Australian Championships. Replay. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 MacGyver.

7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Repco SuperSprint The Bend. Highlights. 11.20 MOVIE: Tombstone. (1993) 2.00 RPM. 2.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 7. San Marino Grand Prix.

Replay. 4.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 9.

Tuscan Grand Prix. Highlights. 5.00 The Doctors.

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(82) 6.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 7.00 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild.

8.30 Kuu-Kuu Harajuku. 9.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Weeks Notice.

(2002) 2.00 Man With A Plan. 2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Rules Of Engagement. 5.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 Columbo. 8.00 Kojak.

9.00 Spyforce.

10.00 Drunk History Australia. 11.00 Friends.

12.30 This Is Us. 3.30 Family Ties. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Family Ties.

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6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 1.30 The All New Monty: Guys And Gals.

3.00 Surf Patrol.

3.30 Beach Cops.

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The All New Monty: Guys And Gals.

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Night Of Terror – The Bega Schoolgirls.

9.50 Code Blue: Murder: The Murder Of John Williams.

10.55 Autopsy USA: John Candy.

12.00 Medical Emergency.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Animal Tales.

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Sports Sunday.

11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 13. Melbourne Vixens v Queensland Firebirds. From Cairns Pop-Up Arena, Queensland.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 The Block.

8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Nine News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: Cold Feet.

11.30 Grand Hotel.

12.20 Rivals.

12.50 The Garden Gurus.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Animal Tales.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Hillsong.

7.00 Leading The Way With Dr Michael Youssef.

7.30 Fishing Australia. 8.00 The Living Room.

9.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

9.30 Studio 10: Sunday. 12.00 Family Feud. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.20 The Masked Singer Australia. 2.30 Hotels By Design. 3.00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On. 3.30 WhichCar. 4.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 9. Repco SuperSprint The Bend.

Highlights.

5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 Family Feud.

8.30 FBI. 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 The Sunday Project.

12.30 NCIS. 1.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS This Morning.

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8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: The Last Days Of Dolwyn.

(1949) 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 The Avengers. 4.00 MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943) 5.30 MOVIE: The Bridges At Toko-Ri. (1954) William Holden. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Primal Fear. (1996) Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney. 11.20 DCI Banks. 12.20 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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(53) 6.00 11.00 Ninjago. 11.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 12.00 Yu-GiOh! VRAINS. 12.30 Beyblade Burst Rise. 1.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 1.30 Rivals.

2.00 The Hold Down. 2.30 Dance Moms. 3.30 MOVIE: Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs Evil. (2011) 5.10 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991) 7.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013) Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman.

10.00 MOVIE: In Time. (2011) Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried. 12.10 Heroes. 1.05 The Biggest Weekend. 2.20 Westside. 3.30 Mega Man: Fully Charged. 4.00 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 4.30 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.50 Ninjago. 5.10 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh!

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Mums At The Table. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. 12.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Vasili’s Garden. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Escape To The Country.

8.30 World’s Most Secret Homes.

10.30 Great Gardens Of The World.

11.30 River Monsters. 12.45 Casino Confidential.

2.00 House Of Horrors. 3.00 Fatal Encounters.

4.00 Redrum. 4.30 A Crime To Remember. 5.30 Home Shopping.

Home (63) 6.00 Shopping. 6.30 Big Angry Fish. 7.30 Home Shopping. 9.30 Classic Restos. 10.00 Timbersports. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Creek To Coast. 12.00 The Fishing Show. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish. 2.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Geelong. 6.00 Full Custom Garage. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Men In Black 2. (2002) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Rosario Dawson. 10.20 MOVIE: U-571. (2000) Matthew McConaughey. 12.40 Blokesworld. 1.10 Counting Cars. 2.10 Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 Late Programs.

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Home (81) 6.00 Shopping. 7.30 The Key Of David. 8.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Repco SuperSprint The Bend. Highlights. 9.00 The Doctors. 11.00 Star Trek. 12.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 1.00 Family Feud. 2.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 3.00 Hotels

By Design. 3.30 Healthy Homes Australia. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under.

5.00 iFish Summer Series. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 8. Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. 11.00 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 9. Repco SuperSprint The Bend. Highlights. 12.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.00 Late Programs.

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(82) 6.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 6.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 7.00 PAW Patrol. 8.00 Totally Wild.

8.30 Kuu-Kuu Harajuku. 9.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 9.30 Scope. 10.00 PAW Patrol.

11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 Creative Generation. 1.00 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda. (2008) Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman. 2.45 Happy Together.

3.35 Murphy Brown. 4.00 Rules Of Engagement.

5.00 Will & Grace. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.00 Gogglebox.

10.00 Friends.

12.30 The Flash. 3.30 Murphy Brown. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 The Brady Bunch.

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6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Grand Designs Australia.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: The Accident. 2.00 Miniseries: Kiri. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 (3) Tour De France: Update.

8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour de France. Final stage. Replay. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People. 3.15 Chef For Hire. 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. 5.00 Tour de France. Final stage. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 How The Victorians Built Britain. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 10.20 SBS News.

10.50 Late Programs.

Morning (6) 6.00 Programs. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Flowers In The Attic. (2014) 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol Special: Cops Tell All. 8.30 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016) Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Keith Allen. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Absentia. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (5) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 World’s Greatest Islands.

1.00 Getaway. 1.30 The Block. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block.

8.40 Celebrity IOU. 9.40 Nine News Late. 10.10 100% Footy. 11.10 Lethal Weapon. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 A Current Affair. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (8) Programs. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Family Feud. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Drunk History Australia. 10.10 Just For Laughs. 10.40 The Project. 11.40 Late Programs.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Staged. New. 8.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 9.25 Upstart Crow. 9.55 Back.

10.20 Parks And Recreation. 10.45 Schitt’s Creek. 11.10 Red Dwarf. 11.40 The Trip. 12.10 The Librarians 12.35 The Office. 1.05 Please Like Me. 1.35 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.25 Close. 5.05 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Huang’s World. 12.50 Most Expensivest.

1.55 Cycling. Tour de France. Highlights.

3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 NBA Spotlight. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone. Return. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster.

9.25 Difficult People. 10.20 MOVIE: Bangkok Revenge. (2012) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (62) Programs. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Make It Yours.

11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute.

2.30 Air Crash Investigation. 3.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Criminal Confessions. 11.50 Late Programs.

Morning (52) 6.00 Programs. 9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Easy Eats. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Animal Tales. 1.00 ER. 2.00 Miniseries: Miss Marple: The Murder At The Vicarage. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Spring In Park Lane. (1948) 5.30 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Killer Affair. 11.40 Late Programs.

Morning (81) 6.00 Programs.

9.00 Planes Gone Viral. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue.

7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Law & Order: SVU. 11.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 11.10 Kids’ Programs. 12.20 To Be Advised. 12.45 Kids’ Programs. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Get It Together! 7.00 Deadly Dinosaurs. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Detentionaire. 10.00 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 Morning (66) Programs. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars.

2.00 Chopped. 3.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 3.30 Restaurant: Impossible. 4.30 One Tree Hill.

5.30 The Simpsons. 6.30 Futurama. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell.

10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning (63) 6.00 Programs.

12.00 Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Zoltan, The WolfMan. 3.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots.

3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Life Off Road. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Collingwood v Port Adelaide. 9.45 AFL Post-Game Show. 10.30 Family Guy. 11.30 Late Programs.

Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 10.00 Robot Wars.

11.00 Dance Moms. 12.00 Quantum Leap.

1.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 1.

Replay. 2.00 Visions Of Greatness. New. 3.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 Big Bang.

7.30 Territory Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009) 11.05 Big Bang. 11.30 Malcolm.

12.00 Miami Vice. 1.00 Robot Wars. 2.00 Dance Moms. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

(82) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 PAW Patrol. 11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours.

7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 The Middle. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Animal Tales. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Rivals. 12.30 The Garden Gurus. 1.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 13. West Coast Fever v Giants. 3.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 13. Adelaide Thunderbirds v NSW Swifts. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. (2014) Chris Pine, Kevin Costner. A covert CIA analyst uncovers a sinister plot. (M) 9.35 MOVIE: 3 Days To Kill. (2014) Kevin Costner, Hailee Steinfeld. A dying agent is sent on one last assignment. (M) 11.50 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007) Tom Cruise. Two rangers sustain injuries behind enemy lines. (M) 1.30 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.30 Wesley Impact.

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6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Secrets Of The Museum. 3.20 Stealing Van Gogh. 4.30 The Mix. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Australia Remastered.

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty: Kingmaker.

8.35 Grantchester. Return.

9.20 Doc Martin.

10.10 Killing Eve. 10.55 Wentworth.

11.40 Endeavour.

1.15 Rage.

3.00 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists.

4.00 Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family In America.

5.00 Insiders.

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6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

12.00 Horse Racing. Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and George Main Stakes.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol.

7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2018) Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn. After returning home from the Crusades to learn his property has been seized by corrupt authorities, a talented young archer called Robin Hood and his Moorish companion mount a revolt against those responsible. (M) 10.00 MOVIE: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.

(2015) Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario. After surviving The Maze, Thomas and his fellow Glades uncover a diabolical plot at a desolate, fortified outpost. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

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TVguide 6.00 News Breakfast.

(2) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. 10.45 Living With Fire. 11.00 Grand Designs Australia.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Split. 2.00 Miniseries: Kiri. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.10 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Australia.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.30 Further Back In Time For Dinner. 9.30 The Great Acceleration. Final. 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 Q+A. 12.05 Wentworth. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People. 3.00 Great British Railway Journeys. 3.35 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed.

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. 12.40 Fargo. 2.50 Gadget Man. 4.35 Full Frontal. 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 Late Programs.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective.

6.45 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Insert Name Here. 9.00 Sick Of It. 9.25 The Trip To Greece. 10.00 Frontline. 10.30 Parks And Recreation. 10.50 Schitt’s Creek.

11.15 Red Dwarf. 11.45 The Trip. Final. 12.15 The Librarians 12.45 Black Books. 1.10 QI. 1.40 Back. 2.10 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Huang’s World. 12.50 Most Expensivest.

1.40 Dead Set On Life. 2.05 Front Up. 3.00 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBA Spotlight. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. 9.20 Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. 11.00 Sex Right Now. 11.25 The Looming Tower. 12.20 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 12.20 To Be Advised. 12.45 Kids’ Programs. 4.15 Little Lunch. 4.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk.

6.30 Get It Together! 7.00 Deadly Dinosaurs.

Final. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Detentionaire. 9.55 Rage.

11.00 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 Morning (66) Programs. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 The Kitchen. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars. 2.00 Chopped. 3.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 3.30 One Tree Hill. 4.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 5.00 The Simpsons. 6.30 Futurama.

7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.30 MOVIE: Dumb And Dumber To. (2014) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle. 10.45 MOVIE: A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas. (2011) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast.

(2) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Q+A. 11.00 Grand Designs Australia. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 Media Watch. 2.00 Miniseries: Kiri. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.00 Utopia. 9.30 Planet America. 10.05 QI. 10.35 ABC Late News.

11.05 Four Corners. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The World’s Most Extraordinary People. 3.05 Dateline. 3.35 Insight. 4.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Arabia With Levison Wood. 8.30 Hillary. 9.35 The Good Fight. Return. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. 12.35 Fargo.

2.30 Gadget Man. 4.30 Full Frontal. 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News.

5.30 Deutsche Welle.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective.

6.45 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Friday Night Dinner. 8.55 Archer. 9.15 The Young Offenders. 9.50 The Letdown. 10.25 The Thick Of It. 10.55 Parks And Recreation.

11.15 Schitt’s Creek. 11.40 Red Dwarf. 12.10 The Trip To Italy. 12.40 The Librarians 1.10 QI. 1.40 Blackadder Goes Forth. 2.15 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Huang’s World. 12.50 Most Expensivest.

1.40 Dead Set On Life. 2.05 Front Up. 3.05 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBA Spotlight. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Alone.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Take Shelter. (2011) Michael Shannon. 10.40 MOVIE: The Falcon And The Snowman. (1984) 1.00 MOVIE: All Cheerleaders Die. (2013) 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 12.20 To Be Advised. 12.40 Kids’ Programs. 3.35 Junior Vets. 4.15 Little Lunch. 4.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.00 The Unlisted.

5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Get It Together! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Detentionaire. 10.00 Rage.

11.00 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 7.30 James Robison. 8.00 The Grill Dads. 8.30 Guy’s Big Bite. 9.00 Bakers Vs. Fakers. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 The Kitchen. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars. 2.00 Chopped. 3.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 3.30 One Tree Hill. 4.30 The Simpsons.

5.00 Futurama. 5.30 The Simpsons. 6.30 Futurama. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.30 Cold Case. 10.30 Without A Trace.

11.30 Criminal Minds. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning (2) Programs. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 Australian Story. 11.00 Grand Designs Australia. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 2.00 Miniseries: Kiri. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Heights. 8.30 Escape From The City. 9.30 Secrets Of The Museum.

10.20 ABC Late News. 10.50 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 Over The Black Dot. 3.00 Vitamin Pills: Miracle Or Myth? 3.55 Great British Railway Journeys. 4.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. Final.

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. 9.20 Untold Australia. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. 12.35 Fargo. 2.30 Gadget Man. 4.30 Full Frontal. 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 Late Programs.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective.

6.45 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.30 Motherland. 10.25 Flowers. 10.55 The Trip To Greece. 11.25 Parks And Recreation.

11.50 Schitt’s Creek. 12.10 Red Dwarf. 12.40 The Trip To Italy. 1.10 The Librarians 1.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 2.30 Close. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

12.00 Huang’s World. 12.50 Most Expensivest.

1.40 Dead Set On Life. 2.05 Front Up. 3.05 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBA Spotlight. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Story Of Science Fiction. 9.20 Full Frontal. 9.45 Letterkenny. 10.40 Every Family Has A Secret.

11.40 The Longest Day In Chang’an. Final. 12.30 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 9.35 To Be Advised. 9.50 Kids’ Programs. 12.20 To Be Advised. 12.45 Kids’ Programs. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Get It Together! 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 8.45 Find Me In Paris. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.35 Detentionaire. 9.55 Rage. 11.00 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 7.30 James Robison. 8.00 The Grill Dads. 8.30 Guy’s Big Bite. 9.00 Bakers Vs. Fakers. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 The Kitchen. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars. 2.00 Chopped. 3.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 3.30 One Tree Hill. 4.30 The Simpsons.

5.00 Futurama. 5.30 The Simpsons. 6.30 Futurama. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.30 The Mentalist. 10.30 Without A Trace. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast.

(2) 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.30 QI. 11.00 Grand Designs Australia. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Great Acceleration.

Final. 1.55 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.10 Think Tank.

5.10 Grand Designs Australia. 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Virus. 11.25 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 12.00 Rage.

6.00 WorldWatch.

(3) 2.00 The Point. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 Drain The Pirate City.

4.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.55 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Railway. 8.25 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes. 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games.

12.30 Fargo. 2.15 Gadget Man. 4.35 Full Frontal.

5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

Kids’ (22) 6.00 Programs. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Noddy Toyland Detective.

6.45 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.30 Absolutely Fabulous. 9.00 The Office.

9.30 Black Books. 9.55 Blackadder Goes Forth.

10.25 Parks And Recreation. 10.50 Schitt’s Creek. 11.15 Red Dwarf. 11.45 The Trip To Italy.

12.15 The Librarians 12.40 Archer. 1.05 Sick Of It. 1.30 Flowers. 2.05 Close. 5.30 Postman Pat Special Delivery Service. 5.45 Kids’ Programs.

(31) 6.00 WorldWatch.

9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Huang’s World. 12.50 Most Expensivest. 1.45 Dead Set On Life. 2.15 Front Up. 3.15 Yokayi Footy. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBA Spotlight.

5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross.

6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Sex And Love: Christiane Amanpour. 9.20 The Good Girls’ Guide To Kinky Sex. Final. 10.15 Trigonometry.

11.05 The Feed. 11.35 Late Programs.

Kids’ (23) 6.00 Programs. 12.20 To Be Advised. 12.45 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 100 Things To Do Before High School. 5.00 The Unlisted. 5.25 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Horrible Histories.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.35 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.45 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Fruits Basket. 9.30 Sailor Moon Crystal. 9.55 Detentionaire. 10.20 Close. 5.30 The Legend Of Korra.

6.00 It’s (66) Academic. 7.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 7.30 James Robison. 8.00 The Grill Dads. 8.30 Guy’s Big Bite. 9.00 Bakers Vs. Fakers. 10.00 Chopped Junior. 11.00 The Kitchen. 12.00 The Great Food Truck Race. 1.00 Cake Wars. 2.00 Chopped. 3.00 Coles Healthy Kicks. 3.30 One Tree Hill. 4.30 The Simpsons.

5.00 Futurama. 5.30 The Simpsons. 6.30 Futurama. 7.00 The Simpsons. 7.30 Modern Family. 8.30 The Mentalist. 10.30 Without A Trace. 11.30 Bones. 12.30 Late Programs.

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Sunrise.

(6) 6.00 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Petals On The Wind. (2014) 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Plate Of Origin. Final.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Goldbergs.

12.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

11

NINE

6.00 Headline News.

(8) 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. 9.40 NCIS. 10.30 The Project. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS This Morning.

9GEM

Home (81) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver.

12.00 NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 CSI: Miami. 10.25 Elementary. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 NCIS. 3.15 Jake And The Fatman. 4.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.05 The Doctors.

9GO!

(82) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 SpongeBob SquarePants. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol.

11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers.

2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Mom. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 Headline News.

(8) 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelor Australia. 9.00 Bull. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12.00 The Project. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS This Morning.

9GEM

Home (81) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver.

12.00 NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 MacGyver. 12.10 Home Shopping.

2.10 Hawaii Five-0. 3.10 MacGyver. 4.05 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.00 Late Programs.

9GO!

(82) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 SpongeBob SquarePants. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol.

11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers.

2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 Headline News.

(8) 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Bachelor Australia. Final. 9.00 Gogglebox.

10.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 This Is Us. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Project.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.30 CBS This Morning.

9GEM

Home (81) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Judge Judy. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder.

10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver.

12.00 NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0.

9.30 SEAL Team. Return. 11.30 NCIS. 12.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 Hawaii Five-0. 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. 4.00 MacGyver.

9GO!

(82) 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol.

11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers.

2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Carol’s Second Act. 11.30 Late Programs.

NINE

6.00 Headline News.

(8) 8.30 Studio 10. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.00 Just For Laughs. 10.30 The Project. 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM

Home (81) 6.00 Shopping.

8.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 8.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Replay. 9.30 WhichCar. 10.00 Jake And The Fatman. 11.00 MacGyver. 12.00 NCIS. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Law & Order: SVU. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 Star Trek: Voyager.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. 10.30 Elementary. 11.30 CSI: Miami. 12.30 Late Programs.

9GO!

(82) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 SpongeBob SquarePants. 9.00 Crocamole. 9.30 Blaze And The Monster Machines. 10.00 PAW Patrol.

11.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Charmed. 2.00 Cheers.

2.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 10.00 Friends. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 (5) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Desperate Housewives. 2.00 The Block. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Halifax: Retribution.

9.40 Bluff City Law. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Timeless. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 A Current Affair. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Easy Eats. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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TV Shop: (52) 6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Danoz Direct. 10.30 Easy Eats. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Heartbeat. 1.10 ER. 2.05 Miniseries: Miss Marple: The Murder At The Vicarage. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Poirot. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 10.00 Robot Wars.

11.00 Dance Moms. 12.00 Quantum Leap.

1.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 2. Replay. 2.00 Visions Of Greatness. 3.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 Big Bang.

7.30 MOVIE: Dinner For Schmucks. (2010) 9.45 MOVIE: Role Models. (2008) 11.45 Big Bang. 12.10 Miami Vice. 1.10 Robot Wars. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies.

4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Kids’ Programs.

PRIME7

6.00 Today. 9.00 (5) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Desperate Housewives. 2.00 The Block. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories. 9.50 Murder Calls. 10.50 Nine News Late. 11.20 New Amsterdam. 12.10 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now. 1.00 A Current Affair.

1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Sydney Weekender. 12.30 Intolerant Cooks. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Air Crash Investigation. 3.30 Mighty Ships. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Hospital.

12.00 Late Programs.

Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.00 Highway Thru Hell. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

11.00 A Football Life. 12.00 American Pickers.

1.00 Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Zoltan, The WolfMan. 3.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots.

3.30 Outback Truckers. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol.

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 9.30 Demolition NZ. 10.30 Scrap Kings. 11.30 Late Programs.

Sunrise.

(6) 6.00 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: If There Be Thorns. (2015) 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014) Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Late Programs.

7TWO

TV Shop: (52) 6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 New Tricks. 1.05 ER. 2.05 Miniseries: Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow.

3.45 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders.

11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 12.00 My Strange Addiction. 1.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 10.00 Robot Wars.

11.00 Dance Moms. 12.00 Quantum Leap.

1.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 3. Replay. 2.00 Visions Of Greatness. 3.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 Big Bang.

7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.30 MOVIE: Jupiter Ascending. (2015) Mila Kunis. 11.00 Big Bang.

11.25 Young Sheldon. 12.15 Miami Vice. 1.15 Robot Wars. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies. 4.30 Kids’ Programs.

PRIME7

6.00 Today. 9.00 (5) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 Desperate Housewives. 2.00 The Block. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.45 Golden Point. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Prison Girls: Life Inside. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Air Crash Investigation. 3.30 Mighty Ships.

4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Lewis.

10.30 Jonathan Creek. 11.40 Mighty Planes.

12.50 Dates From Hell. 2.00 Home Shopping.

Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Highway Thru Hell. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life. 12.00 American Pickers. 1.00 Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Zoltan, The WolfMan. 3.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.30 Outback Truckers. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.30 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.30 Late Programs.

Sunrise.

(6) 6.00 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Seeds Of Yesterday. (2015) Sammi Hanratty. 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012) 10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 The Front Bar. 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO

TV Shop: (52) 6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 As Time Goes By. 1.00 ER. 2.00 Miniseries: Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow.

3.40 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Botched. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 My Strange Addiction.

12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 10.00 Robot Wars Celebrity Specials. 11.00 Dance Moms. 12.00 Quantum Leap. 1.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Round 4. Replay. 2.00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken. 3.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.30 Malcolm. 7.00 Unraveling The Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell. 7.30 MOVIE: Bring It On. (2000) 9.30 MOVIE: Easy A. (2010) 11.30 Unraveling The Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell. 12.00 Miami Vice. 1.00 Robot Wars Celebrity Specials. 2.00 Dance Moms. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

PRIME7

6.00 Today. 9.00 (5) Today Extra. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 1.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016) 3.00 Tipping Point.

4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local. 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.45 Friday Night Knock Off. 10.35 MOVIE: Southpaw. (2015) 1.00 Award Winning Tasmania. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Home (62) Shopping. 7.00 Travel Oz. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Vasili’s Garden. 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Air Crash Investigation.

3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Medical Emergency.

5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Brit Cops. 1.30 Cry Wolfe. 2.00 Late Programs.

Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

11.00 A Football Life. 12.00 American Pickers.

1.00 Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Zoltan, The WolfMan. 3.00 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots.

3.30 Outback Truckers. 4.30 Highway Thru Hell. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003) Sean Connery, Peta Wilson, Shane West. 10.45 MOVIE: Congo. (1995) 1.00 Late Programs.

Sunrise.

(6) 6.00 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 2.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Forrest Gump. (1994) 11.30 To Be Advised.

1.00 Home Shopping.

7TWO

TV Shop: (52) 6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Animal Tales. 1.00 ER. 2.05 Miniseries: Miss Marple: At Bertram’s Hotel. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow.

3.45 MOVIE: The Green Man. (1956) 5.25 The Rockford Files. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 MOVIE: The Green Mile. (1999) Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse. 12.15 Late Programs.

7MATE

Kids’ Programs.

(53) 6.00 10.00 Robot Wars Celebrity Specials. 11.00 Dance Moms.

12.00 Quantum Leap. 1.00 Xtreme Collxtion.

2.00 After The Raves. 3.00 Kids’ Programs.

5.45 MOVIE: The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas. (2000) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012) 11.10 Heroes. 12.10 Rivals. 1.10 Robot Wars Celebrity Specials. 2.10 Dance Moms. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies.

4.30 Pokémon. 4.50 Kids’ Programs.

6.00 Morning (62) Programs. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.30 Mighty Planes. 3.30 Mighty Ships.

4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning (63) 6.00 Programs. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Storage Wars. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Highway Thru Hell. 10.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 11.00 A Football Life. 12.00 American Pickers. 12.55 Ice Road Truckers. 1.50 Zoltan, The WolfMan. 2.50 Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots. 3.20 Outback Truckers. 4.20 Highway Thru Hell. 5.20 Storage Wars. 5.50 American Pickers. 6.50 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991) 8.30 Fat Pizza: Back In Business.

11.30 Late Programs.

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Barilaro’s Bump. Move Over Gladys!

Scraping the Bottom of the Barilaro

Barilaro storms into Gladys’ office: “Now listen here Gladys, you’ve got 24 hours to resign as Premier. I’ll become Premier and you can become my deputy or you simply won’t have the numbers to hold government!”

sided with the Libs on the greyhound issue.

They were so rusty and coroded they didn’t realize the decay and oxidation that had set in with their staunchest supporters.

Their glasses were simply too corroded and rusted on to read the electorate.

Imagine that?

The water issue was hurting the two irrigation food-bowl electorates with the biggest land mass in the State, Murray and Barwon, screaming for the parties that were supposed to represent them – yes, in BOTH the State and Federal coalition governments - to DO something about it.

Everything fell on deaf ears. Submission after submission after submission.

Enquiry after enquiry after enquiry.

Meeting after meeting after meeting.

Nothing after nothing after nothing achieved.

What would Gladys have done differently?

Do you think she’d have sooked up to her koala blankie? Maybe she’d have given him the ultimatum she ultimately did, anyhow: 24 hours for the Nats to decide whether they’re part of the government or not. 24 hours to give up their 7 Ministerial positions, remove themselves from cabinet and the joint party meetings.

The punters guide to the landscape, as it stands, is the ALP with 36 seats, the Liberals 35 and the Nationals 13, making 48 for the Coalition, which outstrips Labor’s 36. The remainder are 3 each for the Shooters Fishers and Farmers (SFF), Greens and Independents – 93 in total.

So, did Barilaro even think this out? One has to wonder whether the Nats actually did a bit of scenario-shooting in their party room. A bit of hefty Pork Barilaro-ing is OK, but you’d want to be sure you knew what the various outcomes might be, and have a plan A and plan B for each of them.

You would think… hmmm.

Instead, it ended with a “barrel roll (over).”

You’ve gotta feel for the Nats – they’ve actually GOT some real power, but I’ve never been able to understand why they’re too shy, ignorant, block-headed, or something, to use it. It’s not like they haven’t had opportunities! This has been coming for decades, but it takes a long time for a Nat supporter to rust off, and an equally long time for the Nats, in their typical short-sightedness, to work out the rust has almost completely corroded.

I can feel their pain, and the reason they want to do a bit of pork barrelling, bang the drum, stamp their feet, sizzle the bacon etc.

First they lost Orange because the Nats

Tone-deaf pollies, particularly of the LNP variety, and ESPECIALLY of the National variety, failed to listen. As usual, and as they’d gotten away with for years, they turned their tone-deaf ears on their electorates, and those who they were supposed to represent. They lost both Barwon and Murray to the SFF, with the SFF holding Orange, having previously won the by-election.

All bolts were off, rusted through; the voters had decided they needed a shiny new bolt.

Even then, Nats didn’t listen. Barilaro, being the leader, takes responsibility; he himself was more than scathing about the SFF on the night he, Barilaro, was returned. So drunk with his own “success” perhaps, that he ignorantly dismissed losing 3 key seats comprising half the State in land-mass. Since then, he’s been drowning in the water he denies. That’s despite the fact he eventually came out of his election night euphoria and as leader, had to tackle the real-world issue of water.

He then proceeded to do some heavy pork barilaro-ing about water, threatening to pull out of the coalition. He didn’t, doing a barrel-roll instead.

It was another empty threat. Nothing got done about water either, despite the fact the Nats are in a coalition in both levels of government. Yet the LNP argues you shouldn’t vote for an independent or smaller party, because they can’t DO anything, not being in government. Well, they don’t do anything IN government, so that argument fell on deaf, rusted off ears too.

Helen Dalton, the SFF Member for Murray put up the Water Register Bill so we’d know who owned our water. Obviously, the Libs and Nats particularly don’t want everyone to know what water THEY own, or how much is owned by China or any other international player. So, they came up with all the excuses under the sun as to why they wouldn’t vote for it – citing the privacy of family farmers being violated and opening themselves to Greenies attacking farms to liberate animals that don’t need it. Thus, they lived another day to keep their own water-holdings and that of their mates secret… or to divest of their holdings to a trust or corporate holding.

On a pork Barilaro-ing trip to Menindee, Barilaro told them we needed a Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin Plan. After Helen Dalton won the seat, she collected a petition of 11,000 signatures to achieve some transparency.

Barilaro did approach the Federal coalition to set up a Royal Commission, which rejected it. Another barrel-roll. It was put up in the NSW Parliament by the Shadow Minister for Water, Clayton Barr, but was defeated by 3 votes, courtesy the Nats and Libs voting AGAINST IT (47-44).

Actions speak louder than words.

However, Helen Dalton’s putting the Water Register Bill up again this week (as I write this), with it being totally spelt out that no personal phone numbers, addresses or emails will be listed (which was never going to be included in the original legislation either – it was just an LNP smoke-screen).

| Saturday 19 September, 2020 |

By the time this gets to print, you’ll know whether the Nats have redeemed themselves and voted for it, or whether they’ve been good little kiddies and voted with the Libs, thus showing they’re still not really that serious about the most important issue – the one they got the boot for in the first place.

No amount of Port Barilaro-ing will redeem them if they vote against it. Hang out the shingle: “20km to Nowhere”, because that’s where they’ll be going, complete with the ability to generate their own wind power.

By the way, the SEPP44 legislation has always encompassed UN directives, written into law across the board, with much of it just tying farmers and landowners up in costly red and green tape. The new Koala SEPP - State Environmental Planning Policy - doesn’t really protect koalas, despite it sounding cuddly. Their spacial mapping is totally “outer space” and includes inner Newcastle areas, some major coastal roundabouts and just needs to go back to the drawing board. Farmers should be able to bill the government for the time it takes to comply with the red tape too – being at the bottom of the food-chain means they cop all the costs.

So, Barilaro is quite correct to do some pork Barilaro-ing on this, as ill-thoughtout as the strategy was. However, choosing to die on his sword over koalas when he should have stuck to his guns on the more crucial issue of water, seems a bit late. I think the horse has well and truly bolted for the Nats, but Barilaro might have had a little win on this dummy-spit. We’ll see. I very much doubted that there would be a leadership spill – especially as the Nats had a party room meeting and all agreed on the strategy. However, some of their Liberal mates are saying Barilaro should go. So, the campfire smoulders again, until a gust of wind blows up and sparks fly afresh.

FOODforTHOUGHT

PaulTIERNEY LIFEandTIMES with ANGUS GIBB

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Need something to keep replaced. But … online these days you going in these lonely is just too peachy to ignore. All you have to do is type in one idea, like days? … stay tuned.

‘The awesome 80s’ and you’re set I’ve got my dear ol’ dad to thank You may have been reading these survivedfor soan far thisday, year if itlonger. weren’t for entire maybe for it. I’ve been a music ‘fan’ since From Van Halen, toWhen the Vapours, to columns and wondering what they’re all my church community. we moved my earliest memories. I must have Tears For Fears, to Spy Vyear, Spy … we it’ll about. That’s a fair question.

The title, ‘Life here at the beginning of the been about 3 or 4, but I can still get played for you, no problems. and Times’ is really there flag what it is mum knew fondly to remember begging to no one. But we were welcomed into I typed in ‘Rock’ just to see what rewind the reel-to-reel that I’m on about. I’mendlessly on about knowing a community all the same. A local church would happen, and found a playlist tape we had of the Beatles ‘White what life is, and thinking about how that offers a sense community thatcalled we all that goes for over 6 hours Album’ to play the songs that I called effects the times we are in. I hope that crave. While social media has meant ‘Pure Rock & Roll’, I was and still that ‘Buffalo Bill’ and ‘Ronky Racoon’. these articles have atThen least stimulated your we have never beenheaven. more connected am, in music The only two than he introduced us to Elton, The annoying things have been (i) more having thinking about our life and times.

Amidst we ever have been, we are never Beach Boys, Hot August Night, to to stop doing my real work for a the turmoil and upheaval of this year, it is alone.

We are hardwired for relationships. name a few. We certainly had the minute to find out the name of a new and loudest stereo in the so important that wecoolest stop and think about We need people to connect with. Without song as I am continually educated, street, andWhat the other would what it is that we hold dear. it iskids that this, we struggle.

What is it that you and (ii) leaving the keyboard to play come over so we could play Acca we value about our lives. For me, this year have learnt so far thissongs year?likeWhat have air guitar when ‘Panama’ Dacca and Sherbet at ear-blistering has driven home three things, which are: you learnt about yourself?

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What have you learnt?

the importance of family, your learnt hope of the Onabout the TVothers? and radio,The they’ve been times. the importance talking about making playlists of of community and theGetting importance of Christian life is that there is real meaning, my drivers’ licence ‘songs play when connectedness. I have really valued the in thereal hope, realyou peace, and ayou’re real lonely future meant I could play music or alone’, but that’s just on my own loud as I liked extra time we’ve hadcar together as aasfamily. offered to everyone who hasgarbage. put their I’m never alone when the music … and I spending did. My go-to cassette trust in But I’ve also really missed time in Jesus. It is through knowing Jesus is blasting, I’m at peace. Late last Subaru in the 80s had ZZ Top, Big with my extended family that live in other that I’ve Tuesday learnt the arvo,importance just before theof family.

Country, early Midnight Oil, Aussie parts of Australia that I just can’t get to.

It is through Jesus that I’veI jumped learnt the awesome rain came, Crawl, The Knack and of course Due to border closures, I’ve missed big value of community.

It is through on the ride-on, stuck the buds inJesus Flock of Seagulls as big tunes. This my ears and had my phone in my life events like weddings and birthdays. that I’ve learnt the joy of being connected. ‘alone time’ was some of my fave pocket, ready for an playlist. memories of going from a school Family is so important.

I’ve been It iskidthrough Jesus that weinternet can truly know I hooked into a list of songs by one to an reminded of the value of adult. community. In what life is all about and understand the of current faves, a relatively new I’meach alone other again this times like this, we need all week, the working times weAussie live in.

The question is, are you band called Ocean Alley – and fromwe home.

Weird.

Fun. Novel.willing Am I more. I don’t know how would have toscreamed learn this too?lyrics at the top of out the

gonna get sick of it? Who knows. Am my lungs whilst mowing for almost 2 I sick of my own company yet? Nope.

Lovin’ It. My lovely wife made banana hours. Bliss. Alone. Not lonely.

A couple of songs I might add to bread to go with my (many) morning my extended playlists next week coffees. My computer and work setwill include ‘Mad World’ by Tears up (see last weeks’ column) is aces. withfor BOB HOLLAND Fears, the song by John Lennon Oh, and the music … it’s goin’ on out where he says ‘Strange Days Indeed, here on the outskirts of Millthorpe, Most Peculiar Mama…’, Onion Skin by I’m telling you. Can you hear it?

Boom Crash Opera (‘these here are These days, ten bucks a month the workcrazy Orange 360and hasThe done and what an This week’s Council meeting showed times’), Doors ‘People will get you access to a billion asset the organization is to the City.

Orange yet again just how favoured the 15% or so Are Strange’.

I know a mate who’d songs, maybe more, and there’s 360 would have been over the moon to have add ‘Here I go Again on my own’ by of hospitality type businesses in Orange no ads if you pay for it. I’ve still got Whitesnake. list is endless. request The for funding granted, and are, and how out of touch our Councillors the hundreds of vinyls and CDsyet another

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Let’s Talk Money Let’s Talk Money

with Daniel McGregor with Daniel McGregor

SAVE YOUR RETIREMENT… BUCKETS ARE THE ANSWER! It’s amazing how a few weeks can feel like a few months… It feels as though we’ve been living through this coronavirus nightmare for a long time already! that when a downturn occurs, a ‘balanced’ fund within their I’ve been working in financial those growth investments have superannuation. This can be services since 2002, so I’ve seen time to recover. particularly dangerous for those a few financial crises during While nothing can protect us in the retirement risk zone, those two decades and in that from feeling some emotions that is, five years either side of time, I’ve learnt a lot. Not only when we see our life savings retirement. a lot about how investment going down, it’s incredibly As you move closer to markets work, but also how reassuring to know that when retirement, at retirement and human emotions work. it does happen, a strategy had during retirement, it’s important With all the craziness going on already been put in place to deal to put some strategy behind at the moment, many people with it. how your retirement savings are are understandably concerned Now, imagine if that strategy set up. A retiree with all their about their retirement savings. was combined with saving money sitting in a balanced Sadly, many people are making thousands of dollars a year in investment option in retirement the wrong decisions in how to investment fees! would mean that right now they deal with this crisis, acting on If these sound like the sorts of are being forced to sell shares at emotion and not realising the things you want when it comes the worst possible time in order long-term implications of their to your retirement savings and to meet their income needs. decisions. you value independence when Sadly, many people are flooding I love helping people get their it comes to advice, then head to super fund call centres to move financial futures on the right wealthtrain.com.au and book an all of their super savings to cash, track but also helping them online appointment today. robbing themselves of seeing make sure they don’t derail from There is no mistaking the their money recover when that track when the going gets seriousness of now, the coronavirus things go back up again… which tough.

I can guarantee you this I can’t make you care right but When it comes to money, people often crisis, both from a health and they will! won’t be the last time we see fall into one of two camps. They are I know you are going to care down the economic perspective. However, A better strategy is to break up dark economic times… in fact, either being controlled by their money track. That’s why now is so important, the decisions you are making retirement savings into short, I guarantee all my clients there or they are in control of their money. because the decisions you are making right now will have a huge medium and long term ‘buckets’ will be times when their money It probably won’t come as any great now are going to determine life impact on whatwhat your future to ensure that when something will go down. Moments like surprise that the latter are the who there looks like 5, 10, looks 20, 30 now! likeyears in 5, 10from and 20 years likeones this happens, is no these are a good opportunity have less stresswhy in the andtoabelotselling outI know from now. need of growth to remind my clients theirpresent you’re going to care down the more choicesthe inway the itfuture. assets (i.e. shares and property) money is invested is. track because of the hundreds of people Stay safe! whileitthey are down.

Many peopleisn’t will be finding Money the objective when comes I’ve met with over the years who’ve This type of strategy ensures themselves simply sitting in Daniel

IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY

I’m a financial adviser, so hearing me say “It’s not about money” may come as a surprise.

Seriously, it’s not about money, it’s about choices.

to financial planning. Having a financial said to me, “I wish I’d come to see you plan is all about putting strategies 10 years ago”.

If you’d to findso out that more about INDEPENDENT you manage cash flow, pay off the mortgage faster, get the most out in like place youhowdon’t havefinancial to beadvice could helpMost people don’t wake up in the super and invest wisely,time. then get in touch on 0411 484 464 or head to wealthtrain.com.au worrying aboutof money all the morning and think to themselves, “I Daniel McGregor is the man behind Wealth Train and is athat memberyou of the Independent Advice and Education. This advice may not be suitable to you because it It’s about being confident are Financialshould you’re never lonely, even in prideMy of place, and the musicwith such Music love and–kisses. meetanda information financial adviser today”. are with the bigger picture. concern, contains general advice which does not take into consideration any of your personal circumstances.

All strategies provided are general advice only.

Daniel McGregor and Wealth Train are authorised representatives of Independent Financial Advice and Education AFSL 520963 heading the right direction so that you on my computer won’t when you’re alone. Turn it up. Loud.

Often people only look do so after an as always, is for the remaining 85% or so ever be My problem is that while listening to all are putting yourself in the best position event in their lives triggers them to think of non-hospitality businesses, including the love and kisses for Orange 360, I couldn’t possible to lead the life you want to lead. they should get some expert help. retailers. help but ponder another request to Council’s It’s not about money.

It’s about laying senior management a couple of weeks It’s never too early or too late to get Council was asked by Orange 360 for the groundwork for a successful future. back by Hearts for Orange for a fraction advice, but the earlier you put a plan in $100,000 of funding to further promote It’s about putting things on autopilot the place the better your results will be. of this amount to help with a television tourism to Orange during the pandemic. se) other wi edcampaign vis wherever possible to avoid lying awake ad il nt (u in support of our non-hospitality During the public presentation, the Chair of Real financial planning is not about at night wondering what to do next. It’s businesses, especially our retailers. That TDO Ltd (Orange 360) Peter Robson, made money. Money is simply the tool. about feeling secure in the knowledge Yugioh,a big NO! jigsaws , paint,was request given games, miniatures boardbasis an impassioned plea for For help retailonof the Real financial planning is about making ied. occup one that your decisions are helping you every keep to y plent Vanguard –jobs c and that the hospitality sectorMagi was bleeding, smarter decisions with your money, Strange thinking indeed given that achieve your goals and not simply lining to er deliv to y happ are we so that you can use it as a tool to live a were on the line and the overall hardship e” everything Orange 360 said about the For those “stuck at hom someone else’s pockets.

Orange LGA sector also applies to the 85% great life. yourindoor that was being experienced by many thein thehospitality ide.

To discuss your grant application and how outs nce It’s not about money.

It’s about life. dista le onab reas a and of non-hospitality businesses among us industry. It sounded very much like a repeat Money is the number one cause of I can help youWe’ve succeed call conditioned Amanda Spalding been to think money e us sagIt’s well. as if our entire Council doesn’t of the presentation given severalGiv weeks call orasmes stress. Money is the number one cause e us aback is about allowing us to buy more and know theyFRIDAY exist, or just doesn’t care. when Orange 360 first asked for $100,000 of relationship breakdowns. And yet, 8 more stuff. But money doesn’t buy stuff, Personally, I think 11am -6pmany business owner to promote and market mid-week visits to out of 10 Australians don’t get financial MONDAY AMANDA SPALDING WEDNESDAY it buys choices. who listened to the discussions at Council Orange. On that occasion11am Council approved - 6pm SATURDAY 11am - 4pm advice.

CONSULTING 11am - 4pm Once you realise this, it can clear the this week would have felt insulted by our the $100,000 to go on exhibition for THURSDAY TUESDAY: Let’s change that!

Closed 0417 288way 246for you to see the benefits of taking SUNDAY 11am - 6pm Councillors’ attitudes, I know I was. community comment, and at Council they 11am -3pm aes@amandaspaldingconsulting.com a longer-term approach to what you are readily approved the $100,000 request.

Yet despite Councils complete lack of See That you in store doing with your money. campaign didn’t go ahead as it turned out. understanding of the bigger picture, Hearts

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If you’d like to find out more about how INDEPENDENT financial advice could help you manage other Councils. In August Council totalled Unlike Council, 30 local retailers said YES to cash flow, pay off the mortgage faster, get the most out of super and invest wisely, then get in touch — 8 APRIL, 2020 on 0411 484 464 or head to wealthtrain.com.au. This advice may not be suitable to you because it its tourism spending14to 2be over $1.3 million help make this happen. contains general advice which does not take into consideration any of your personal circumstances. All this year.

Orange City Council, and that includes strategies and information provided are general advice only.

During the Council debate, numerous Councillors gave glowing accolades about

several Councillors, clearly doesn’t have the same heart for ALL Orange businesses.

Daniel McGregor and Wealth Train are authorised representatives of Independent Financial Advice & Education AFSL 520963

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CITYwatch

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AMANDA SPALDING with Bob Holland

APOLOGY, BULKY WASTE COLLECTION, NOSE IN PARKING AND PLANNING BOB: I hear that you received feedback from the Council on our column on Future City in City Watch on 5th September.

What was that about?

AMANDA: I want to apologise to Council’s Finance staff as I got my numbers wrong, and thank them for picking this up as it changes the comments I made. I managed to add an extra zero somewhere in my calculations. Of course, I am accustomed to having a whole Finance Department to check my numbers, but that is no excuse for getting them wrong!!

What I wrote was: This may be confusing to people not steeped in local government finances as the figures below show an estimated cost of $9.55 million for projects in Tranche 1. It therefore appears that $5 million of that is capital works which have been budgeted for and $4.55 million are operational program elements which have not been budgeted for but will be added into the budget when the Quarterly Reviews are considered by Council.

I had added an extra zero, so the projects in tranche 1 actually total $5.05 million which means that only $50,000 is operational program elements that will be added into the budget at the Quarterly Review of the budget in November.

BOB: I noticed that there was a media release from the Council last week about the bulky waste collections starting up again in February 2021. I remember that issue resulted in a delay in the budget going out for community consultation. Remind me what happened.

AMANDA: Councillors gave themselves extra time to consider the budget so that this matter could be included in the community consultation.

The results of the survey on bulky waste were: • 104 people responded to the survey.

• 72 respondents had previously used the former bulky waste collection every year • 32 respondents had used it some years or not at all • 87 respondents supported the reintroduction of the bulky waste collections.

• 56 respondents supported continuing with the current user pays collections, as well as the new across-the-board collection As a result, it is my understanding that 17,197 ratepayers are now being charged an annual fee of $11.35, regardless of whether they use the service, to have bulky waste collected from their nature strip.

BOB: I see that Council is proposing nose-in angled parking for Future City to replace rear-to-kerb parking and parallel parking in the CBD to make the centre of Orange more walkable. What is your experience of this debate?

AMANDA: Hay is a rear-to-kerb area and there were several debates about this at the Local Traffic Committee while I was the General Manager of Hay Shire Council. We always decided to stay with rear-to-kerb parking because it is safer.

The Hay main street is a major highway – the Cobb Highway – and is at the crossroads of the Sturt, Mid-western and Cobb Highways half way between Adelaide and Sydney. I asked a few people their thoughts on this issue and a friend from Albury much prefers nose parking, whereas others much preferred rear-to-kerb because it is so hard to see oncoming traffic when reversing out.

Some people feel that when utes park rear-to-kerb their trays can overlap the footpath and cause pedestrian accessibility issues. Others pointed out that standing in the road to load or unload a baby carrier or wheelchair,

...I see that Council is proposing nose-in angled parking for Future City to replace rear-to-kerb parking and parallel parking in the CBD...

if you park nose in, is not safe. From my viewing of the Council website it looks as if rear-to-kerb is preferred in the majority of comments, so it will be interesting to see how this debate pans out.

Speaking of the Council’s website, I see that the page about Councillors is out of date in many ways including that the quotes about the role of Councillors is from a very outdated reading of the Local Government Act. Councils have not had a management plan for at least 7 years.

BOB: You mention engaging the community and I see that this was discussed at this week’s Council meeting.

AMANDA: As a result of a Notice of Motion from Councillor Tony Mileto, Council has resolved to alter its procedures to hold information sessions during the consultation period on significant projects and initiatives.

As you know I am a great believer in thorough community engagement and have won both NSW and Australian Awards from the Planning Institute of Australia for work I led on community engagement in the NSW Planning System. I have also written on the issue several times in City Watch, so it is pleasing to see Council adding information sessions so people can have a better understanding of proposals and their likely impacts to be able to give more informed feedback to Council’s major proposals.

Interestingly, Councillor Sam Romano was the only vote against this because “vocal minorities can get developments delayed due to personal vendettas.’ He seemed quite agitated so I wondered if this was a result of personal experience.

BOB: I watched the Council meeting this week and I have commented elsewhere in NewsWatch about some of the things that were discussed. There was some vehemence about the comments that were received about the Local Strategic Planning Statement. Can you throw any light on what this is about?

AMANDA: Well, I agree with the vehemence that the Councillors expressed on this matter. The NSW Government has never been able to get its act together to understand the impact of different legislation and different State agencies on the ground, particularly adding complexity to what anyone can or cannot do and making work for councils!!! The idea that one size does not fit all never seems to have been understood.

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It seems as if the Planners have overridden the Office of Local Government (which these days is so small that it is colloquially known as the Shelf of Local Government) and insisted that every one of the 128 councils in NSW should develop a Local Strategic Planning Statement. The very odd part of this is that there is no recognition of local government community engagement and planning cycles in the new Planning legislation that mandates a Local Strategic Planning Statement for every Council in NSW. If the local government elections had not been postponed for one year, we would just have elected a new Orange City Council and would be about to start the significant community engagement process for developing the new or updated Community Strategic Plan. In other words, what a waste of effort!

The Orange Local Strategic Planning Statement is a glossy document of 74 pages. The report on the Council agenda and attachments cover 224 pages. 130 of those pages are the submissions the vast majority of which are from State Agencies, and it appears that those State Agencies may well have sent the same submission to all 128 councils in NSW. Then Council staff have to consider and recommend which of those comments should be included in the LSPS and rewrite it. This is all being done by the Development Services Department which is well known to be struggling for resources to consider Development Applications in a timely fashion.

So, the questions that Councillors asked at the Council meeting about the relevance of some of the submissions were very pertinent. Councillor Joanne McRae congratulated the Education Department for its relatively new initiative of planning schools to accommodate population growth!!!

I feel a scream coming on!!!!

I was pleased to see that Councillor Kevin Duffy raised the issue of the CBD Special Rate again. He was (I think) making the point that it would not be a level playing field if retailers in the CBD pay the Special Rate, and retailers at Bloomfield do not.

I am still awaiting a response on what the CBD Special Rate is spent on.

If you would like to discuss any of the matters that Bob and I raise in our conversations, please feel free to contact me at aespalding2@bigpond.com or on 0417 288 246.

BUSINESS news

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IS “RATE-PEGGING” THE CAUSE — NOT

THE SOLUTION — OF OUR RATING WOES?

COMMENT

by DAVID DIXON

s Hearts for Orange Amanda Spalding catches up with DG Cycles

HE RTS FOR ORANGE

WHAT’S COMING UP? ­— BOB HOLLAND — Hearts for Orange has been embraced by quite a number of local small business owners and that number continues to grow. One of the questions the group is now being asked is what other initiatives are in the pipeline. That’s a good question and the first thing that needs to be said is that anything Hearts for Orange can do will depend greatly on the level of support any ideas put forward get from business owners. The group in some respects, is making it up as they go along, or if you prefer taking opportunities as they’re able to.

Hearts for Orange is keen to promote and market as many local businesses as they can, but it’s a case of businesses having to contact the group in the first place when they want something. Think of it like DIY, Hearts for Orange will help you with anything they can, but ONLY if you take the first step and ask. Amanda Spalding is the group’s Executive Officer and she can be contacted on 0479 179 779 or amanda@heartsfororange.com.au On that note, here is an outline of the Hearts for Orange program between now and year’s end.

3 Sept - TV Campaign Prime Network

Weekly retail publicity in OCL.

Produce and distribute window stickers

Stage various social media competitions involving retailers

3 Oct - Launch HFO website

Introduce End of Week Specials opportunity

Repeat similar TV campaign

Continue weekly retail publicity in OCLife

Stage Facebook “Spread the word” retail competition

Stage various social media competitions involving retailers

3 Nov - Stage Christmas in November Shopping Competition

Hold a Find the Money Hearts shop window competition throughout CBD

Stage various social media competitions involving retailers

3 Dec -

Consider other opportunities and ideas as they come up

If you’re livid over the seemingly-ever-increasing rates rise that seems to outstrip cost of living, despite the decades-old State Government policy of ratecapping, maybe the answer is to get rid of the practice all-together!

Last week’s story about rate rises of nearly 20 percent for a National Ave resident has raised the issue of rate-pegging — introduced in NSW in the 1970s to stop runaway rate rises in local government.

For its supporters, rate-pegging is an effective way to force financial discipline on local government entities that would otherwise go hell-for leather on spending sprees with doubledigit annual rate increases on vanity projects and bloated staffing.

But, for others, it’s a one-size-fits-all approach that crimps councils’ control of their own finances and puts them all in the same basket.

Is rate-capping a relic of 20th century price controls that are unresponsive to market issues, or a brake on runaway council expenditure and ballooning staff numbers that would otherwise cause greater economic hardship for ratepayers unable to avoid unrestrained increases?

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) — the representative body for all councils in the State, thinks it knows the answer.

A high-level NSW productivity paper recently released by LGNSW has joined the chorus of expert voices calling for the relaxing of ratepegging which it claims is creating increasing financial hardship for councils and their communities.

LGNSW President Linda Scott said that the NSW Productivity Commission’s Green Paper on Productivity Reform, Continuing the Productivity Conversation, recognised a flexible rating system was the most efficient way of helping councils meet the rising costs of serving their communities.

“The paper is simply the latest in a long line of reports identifying the glaring problems with Government rate pegging” Cr Scott said.

“Communities expect councils to take on increasing financial responsibilities resulting from population growth, increased infrastructure requirements and more than 100 service demands.

“Added to this is the issue of cost shifting – where State and Federal governments make councils ‘carry the can’ for costs previously borne by them.”

The NSW Productivity Commission’s Green Paper endorsed LGNSW’s long-held position that rate-capping greatly hampers councils’ ability to deliver local services and infrastructure such as parks, libraries, bridges, cycleways, and sports centres.

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The 300-page report echoes findings from previous ones such as the Henry Review of Taxation, the NSW Treasury Corporation’s assessment of the financial sustainability of NSW councils and the NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel’s Final Report.

Many economist view rate-pegging as a vestige of the failed price-control policies of a half-century ago. At the time, everything from the cost of a stamp to a pint of milk to a loaf of bread to the international value of the Australian dollar were set by treasury officials trying to control the runaway inflation of ­ the time.

“NSW and Victoria are the only States with rate-pegging. It’s a blunt instrument hangover from the 1970s, when government was dealing with wild inflation and a global oil crisis,” Cr Scott said.

As much as anything, rate-pegging has so many exemptions, allowances, extensions, and omissions, that many ratepayers invariably see their actual rates rise more than the inflationpegged 2–3 per cent that they are supposed to be capped at each year.

...Many economist view ratepegging as a vestige of the failed price-control policies of a half-century ago...

Price control measures also ignore one of the great pressure-points in a market economy, competition. A town, city, or suburb, that arbitrarily raised rates far beyond the level ­ of service provision required for that area, would in effect be driving their own rating-base out of the town as citizens seek lower-rated towns and suburbs.

Ms Scott adds that regular council elections ­ are another powerful force to discipline councils that may think of ever-increasing rates to ­ cover their grandiose schemes and ballooning staff numbers.

“The fear is if the peg were removed, rates would skyrocket and ratepayers would be slugged. But, there is a powerful protection in place to ensure that doesn’t happen: democracy,” Cr Scott said.

“Every four years councillors who determine the rates come-up for election and, if the community is unhappy with them, they can be voted out!” she concluded.

FINANCE

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“Cheque’s in the mail” — Ombudsman supports new payment reporting law

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ustralian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed legislation passed in the Senate to implement the Payment Times Reporting Scheme that requires big businesses to be transparent about their payment times.

Ms Carnell says the Bill represents important progress at a time when it is critical small businesses are paid promptly.

companies that carry-on an enterprise in Australia, along with certain government enterprises.”

‘naming and shaming’ of recalcitrant organisations one of her ‘soft’ powers.

She said that her office will be using these powers once the Act becomes law.

The bill defines “small business” as those that have a turnover of less than $10 million per year which will covers about 99 per cent of businesses in Australia.

Ms Carnell said that one of the major power imbalances facing the small business community was lengthening payment times for work completed by small sub-contractors working for larger corporations.

“My office will be invoking the powers we have to investigate any reports of big businesses failing to live up to the information provided on this register once it is implemented.

“We support the ‘Payment Times Reporting Scheme’ as passed by the Senate, however Labor’s ‘failsafe mechanism’ amendment would have strengthened the Bill.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomed legislation requiring big businesses to be transparent about their payment times.

“Australian small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID crisis, so getting paid on time is key to their survival.”

“Australian small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID crisis, so getting paid on time is key to their survival,” Ms Carnell said.

“Some are dealing with not just 90-day, but also 120-day accounts… I mean, it seems like small businesses are at the end of the chain as far as payments are concerned. As you can imagine when running a small business, that policy is really, really hurting.”

“This Bill will require businesses with turnover of more than $100 million to publish information about their payment policies,” Ms Carnell said. The new law will require big businesses to be up-front and transparent about the time it takes to pay their small business suppliers, she added.

Ms Carnell describes her role as to be an independent advocate on behalf of small business but also to provide advice and support to individual small businesses facing difficulties that are often related to their dealings with larger entities — big business and big government.

businesses have. “If they’ve got a problem, someone is not paying them on time, or they’re in dispute with the ATO (tax office), come to my office or give us a call,” she said. (For more information, go the website: www.asbfeo.gov.au/)

“Importantly, the legislation… will apply to around 3000 Australian large businesses, including foreign

Her Canberra-based office of about 30 staff can also handle dispute issues, concerns, and inquires, that small

With mini-Royal Commission powers, her office has the power to compel parties to provide information with the

The proposed failsafe mechanism would have allowed the regulator to force big businesses to pay their small business suppliers in 30 days or face hefty fines, but the amendment was unsuccessful.

“In reality, the ‘Payment Times Reporting Scheme’ is a step in the right direction but it won’t solve the problem of late payment times on its own.

“Legislation requiring SMEs to be paid in 30 days is the only way to drive meaningful cultural change in business payment performance across the economy,” she believes.

“Cash flow is king for small businesses and when small businesses are paid on time the entire economy benefits,” Ms Carnell concluded.

Taxing time support for indigenous Australians Coronavirus pandemic is likely to see a record number of calls this year to the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) dedicated and tailored support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“This year, we expect a record number of calls, as people turn to remote support services during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat said.

The helpline provides direct support on tax and super issues for those people that may be unable to use online resources.

The indigenous tax helpline is an extension of the ATO’s Tax Help service that is designed to provides confidence to taxpayers in completing their tax return — something they may not have felt they had the knowledge to do on their own.

“We are offering face to face support within participating community centres with consideration of state, territory and community COVID-19 restrictions as well as providing support online and over the phone.

“Our Indigenous Helpline staff receive specific training tailored to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The helpline is central to the support we offer, answering over 39,000 calls last year,” Ms Foat said.

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people earning less than $60,000 per year with simple affairs to complete their tax returns online using myTax. Tax Help volunteers can help people lodge their tax return, make an amendment online or claim a refund of franking credits. More

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information is available by contacting the ATO on 13 28 61.

“Some Tax Help centres will also have volunteers available to assist in languages other than English and some centres will also specialise in helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Ms Foat said.

For those on the look-out for employment opportunities, the ATO’s Evergreen Indigenous Pathways employment initiative has been supporting the career development of over 380 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, since 2014.

For more information; contact the ATO’s Indigenous Helpline on 13 10 30 or visit their dedicated webpage: www.ato.gov.au/ indigenous.

Taxpayers can also find out more about the ATO Tax Help program at: www.ato.gov.au/ taxhelp.

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ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING COVID-19

With a number of surveys showing that Australians are eating more junkfood, drinking more alcohol, and living more sedentary lives since the start of the coronavirus lockdowns, now is the time to focus on the best ways to come-out on top in our personal battles against the pandemic blues.

As well as the usual common-sense advice — get lots of sleep, stay active, limit alcohol consumption, and keep positive — alternative health practitioners also say we should look to many of our long-term lifestyle choices as the key to staying healthy in the current crisis.

Below are 10 easy common-sense tips for those interested in complementary ways of keeping our spirits up during this most anxious of times!

1. Kitchen herbs First line of defence is right in the kitchen with beneficial herbs including: ginger (opt for dried ginger powder if fresh ginger is unavailable); black pepper; cinnamon, and Tulsi leaves.

These are all claimed to provide increased immunity to illness. Use in cooking liberally and they will also add to the aroma and taste of many meals.

Also, the aromatic flower buds of cloves can be boiled together in water and sweetened with a spoon of honey with a squeeze of lemon to enhance the taste.

2. Licorice!

Good-old-fashioned licorice as well

as Tulsi, cinnamon, and anise oil are believed by many to be effective in inhibiting growth and infections.

These can be eaten on their own or added to foods

3. Indulge wisely

For many Australians, the new normal is about working from home and doing house-work during the day, before unwinding while watching TV until late at night. However, bingeing on Stan or being awake till late can make one crave for sweet/salted snacks. These snacks, however, can spike blood sugar levels, disrupt sleep, and impact body’s hormonal harmony. Instead of biscuits, desserts, popcorn, and instant noodles, you can sip on chamomile/jasmine tea or have a cup of hot milk with a bit of honey added. This is almost guaranteed to induce nodding tiredness half-way through your first mug and before the next ad break!

Another option for those unable to sleep, is…

4. Turmeric milk

Turmeric latte/golden milk can help you sleep better, boost your immunity while you sleep, ensure optimal energy levels when you wake up the next day and even keep you ship and in shape.

5. Steam inhalation

For those who are prone to respiratory issues, seasonal flu, the cold, or have compromised lung function, steam inhalation once or twice a day can have almost immediate effect.

Particularly on the Central Tablelands, humidity as well as temperature can also drop precipitously at night even into early summer. For anyone recovering from any respiratory condition or with long-term issues, this can lead to late-night coughing fits that wake you and others in the middle of the night. Scent-oiled humidifiers can alleviate these symptoms while also immersing the air with a pleasant sleep-inducing ambience.

6. Take supplements

While vitamin supplements are generally only-recommended for those with specific health issues or concerns, it is always important to maintain optimal levels of immunityboosting vital nutrients like Vitamin D and Vitamin C. For adults worried about their vitamin intake, a range of specific and multivitamin supplements are available at most chemists and supermarkets.

7. Practice fasting

While we all don’t have to fast like the starving monk in the cave of popular culture, irregular fasting has been shown to provide a number of health and mental well-being benefits. As a holistic health practice, one can fast once a week, as per convenience. This could be a form of intermittent fasting or having one main meal a day besides having light snacks through the day.

The seasons are changing, and fasting is the best way to detox the body by eating light foods and conserving the energy.

On other days, try and include light meals based on appetite.

8. “Good” fats

Try and include good fats in the form of nuts, seeds, coconut oil and ghee in your diet. This can boost energy levels, improve brain power, and even help alleviate the dry skin on our hands due to frequent washing with soap and sanitisers for a full 20 seconds — dozens of times every day!

9. Eat dried fruits

For those careful in our sociallydistant times of stepping-out a few times every day to get one or two items at the groceries, having fresh fruits around the house may not be as common nowadays. In this case, think about alternatives such as dried fruits.

Figs, prunes, dates, apricot can be good picks for these. Dried fruits are also a concentrated source of energy and nutrients and have a far-higher shelflife than their fresh alternatives.

10. Stay active

Continue to walk and be active, even if you’re spending most of your time indoors. Aim for at least 5000 steps daily besides doing house-work. One can include yoga, planks, skipping, on-the-spot-jogging, climbing stairs as exercise. Exercising releases endorphins and help in getting better sleep, which is especially important amidst disrupted routine). It is also the one effective and time-tested way to avoid gaining weight.

DISCLAIMER: The advice in this feature is of a general nature and not to be taken as relaying to the medical health of any individual. Consult your GP or physician for specific advice relating to your health needs.

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EMUS AT ORANGE; CITY AT DUBBO, PLAYING FOR GRAND FINAL SPOTS Local derby rugby fans get excited; both Orange sides play in semi-finals this Saturday with the chance of an all-Orange grand final.

Both Emus and Orange City could face-off in this year’s Blowes Cup finale if results fall the right way for the two games set down for this weekend.

“This Saturday at Wade Park, minor premiers Orange Emus take-on fourth-ranked Bathurst Bulldogs, while in the second game, second-placed Dubbo Roo’s takeon third-placed Orange City,” Chief of Central West Rugby, Matt Tink said.

Matt said that he was proud of how the local clubs and teams had put-in for the COVID-19 shortened season with games played in a sporting manner.

...It’s been great, there’s been some great rugby played in good spirits in very difficult circumstances... qualifying side, he added.

The Wade Park event has limited number allowed to attend with those wanting to go to the game having to book online with a 2000-crowd limit for the match.

Orange sides also figure prominently in the lower grade preliminary finals with Dubbo playing Orange City in seconds, and Orange Emus also featuring in the third grade.

Winners of both matches will play in next weekend’s grand final at the home ground of the highest-ranked

“There are also two ladies’ games, Dubbo versus Forbes and Emus versus Bulldogs.

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“It’s been great, there’s been some great rugby played in good spirits in very difficult circumstances,” he said.

“The Clubs have all been very cooperative, it’s really been a collective effort to make the season work,” he said.

The success of the season now seems a long way from the dark days of April and May when it seemed like the coronavirus lockdowns could see all competitive sport abandoned for the whole of winter 2020.

Most sports eventually decided to go with abridged seasons with shortened two-week semi-final series so as to clear the decks for the cricket season that normally starts to wind-up from late September.

“The participation of the girls’ teams has been really good… we’re glad that we ran with them this season, when it’s all said and done,” Matt concluded.

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SAVE BLOOMFIELD FROM A 21ST CENTURY BLUNDER! To the folks of Orange and Orange City Council…

Imagine New York without Central Park, Sydney without Hyde Park?

This is how our grandchildren are likely to envision Orange City Council decisions:

I could go on about all the famous cities of the world.

— 20th Century — destroyed our heritage buildings

Orange City Council has this unique and rare opportunity to establish a potential draw-card for the city for generations to come.

Your legacy is going to be judged, guaranteed!

— 21st Century — destroyed our 150 year-oldtrees and a beautiful park.

Julie Graham — Resource and Environment Management Degree (Psy) (1999) Macquarie Universit

Orange is known as the “Colour City”; so why not run with this famous theme? It is already there!

People visiting, know Orange as the “Colour City” so Orange Council needs to provide the goods — beautiful parks with loads of colours.

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Do you think the citizens of New York did not have to battle to keep their park?

Simply put, Orange City Council decisions taken now will affect our city for many years into the future.

Imagine Sydney without Hyde Park and imagine New York without Central Park? We have the rare opportunity now in Orange to truly make our own Central Park within the famous colour city of NSW.

This former golf course area at Bloomfield is a ready-made arboretum. To then chop down 480 trees at this site would be an environmental disaster for the city.

What can save the 480 trees which make up the ready-made parkland of the decommissioned Bloomfield Golf Course precinct from being destroyed and turned into a proposed Sports precinct?... YOU! The Power of One!

The proposed sports centre is a building that can be constructed in a year; these trees, however, will not be replaced for 150 years.

Does this then make sense to anyone on this planet, let alone the citizens of Orange?

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Jack Brabham is not a green space for family recreation but sports grounds. Hinton Reserve is a native bush reserve only suitable as a walkthrough link to the dog park.

The dog park of course always has a number of dogs off-lead so, again, is unsuitable for young children to wander freely.

Good to hear that Orange Council is establishing a new public consultation process on major projects.

The proposed Sports Precinct should be first caboff-the-rank for this new initiative because of its social importance, impact on the environment, and notable lack of public input so far.

Developers are always happy to purchase any land that is a short-term gain for their own profits. But, councils are in control and are charged with potentially-envisioning what our city should look like in the future.

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Another valid argument for development as a green space arboretum suitable for family recreation, is Orange is expanding south and, since Council — ignoring strong opposition at a Council meeting — has turned the main walking track at Gosling Reserve into an outdoor bicycle training/racing track which cuts through the middle of the toilet, picnic and playground area, there are no areas that families can go to have a picnic and young children can safely ride their bikes in the expanding south Orange area.

The proposed sports centre needs to go near Waratahs Sports Club where it was originallyplanned. Alternatively, there is plenty of other land around Orange to choose from. Please, do not do this to the city!

All persons interested in the Bloomfield Golf Course development issue need to voice their concerns directly to the OCC CEO in writing by email.

The sporting facilities are only stage one. This stage will see the removal of the 480 trees which are located on the northern half of the golf course.

The current groundswell needs to continue with enough individual residents signing the petition at: https://www.change.org/p/mp-phil-donatobloomfield-stop-work-immediately-and-chooseanother-site and sending in their opposition to Orange City Council’s CEO at: OCC CEO council@orange.nsw.gov.au

Julie Pont

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