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THE TWEED SHIRE Volume 1 #50 Thursday, August 20, 2009 Advertising and news enquiries: Phone: (02) 6672 2280 Fax: (02) 6672 4933 editor@tweedecho.com.au adcopy@tweedecho.com.au www.tweedecho.com.au

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Tweed goes bananas

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Casuarina estate developer, Don O’Rorke, has dismissed as ‘coincidence’ the timing of a $50,000 political donation from one of his companies seeking government approval to remove hundreds of beachfront parking spaces. The Queensland-based property tycoon acknowledged that Kings Beach No. 2 had tipped the money into Labor Party coffers just three weeks after the government was re-elected and 18 months after it first applied for the changes. He said he was a supporter of the political process and had made donations to all major political parties over a long period, although the April 2007 tip was the first to the NSW branch of the ALP. ‘The timing of the donation is purely coincidence in that we have not yet received an approval for the town centre, so no way can it be construed that we were either prepaying or paying after the event for any One of the most popular floats in Banana Festival parades is the Krishna community’s approvals,’ he said. chariot, pictured here with Lakshman and Dhire-Lalit on it, while Klindi nurses Bala Govinda. The chariot will be a colourful part of the parade this Saturday from noon. With bananas lining the shop windows of Murwillumbah and Banana Jim getting about in his bow tie, it is clear Banana Festi-

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Details of the donation emerged amid growing community concerns that the state government is about to step in and override Tweed council’s insistence that the developer retain beachfront car parking spaces. Although the NSW government is the consent authority, the council holds the ace hand because it will only agree to hand over part of a natural stormwater swale to make way for a bigger supermarket if the developer sticks to the original parking concept in court approved plans. Residents are divided over the issue, with some fearing council’s stand will stall plans for a supermarket while others say beachfront car parks are a must to cater for visitors whose cars already clog nature reserves and nearby streets. Fears of direct intervention in council affairs came after the council voted to call the bluff of the state’s government and its planning director general, Richard Pearson, who signalled his strong support for the developer’s plans.

‘It is an insult to the diligent and talented officers assessing the application to suggest a political party let alone a government in power would unduly influence their deliberations,’ Mr O’Rorke said.

Undermine public trust But Greens MP, Sylvia Hale, who has compiled a dossier tracking a link between donations and approvals, said the situation at Casuarina demonstrates how political donations can undermine public trust in the planning system. ‘People are entitled to ask, has this big do-

Photo: Jeff Dawson val fever has gripped some of the Tweed. Although the annual festival officially kicked off last week, Saturday will mark the biggest day of the event with the colourful street parade and Banana Queen crowning. Dozens of floats will take to the streets of Murwillumbah from noon to 1.30pm, starting at the Murwillumbah Showground and finishing at Knox Park where a family

fun day will be held. In the evening is the all-important festival ball and crowning of the Banana Queen from 7pm at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. It will all wind up on Sunday with a breakfast fry up in Budd Park from 9am, perfect for those with banana hangovers, and the Tweed River Spectacular (see more festival news overleaf).

nation to the ALP affected the way the project is being assessed? Are decisions about this project based solely on what’s in the community’s interest or are those decisions being tainted by the money that the developer has paid to the NSW Labor Party?’ she asked. ‘It’s time the government and opposition bit the bullet and banned these sorts of political donations altogether. That is the only way to genuinely start cleaning up the conflicts of interest and outright corruption that is undermining public faith in the NSW planning system,’ said Ms Hale, whose request to the ICAC to investigate her dossier has

been rejected by the corruption watchdog. Other residents’ groups and at least one councillor has branded the plan to remove most of the beachfront parking as a de facto privatisation of the beachfront, but Mr O’Rorke says a new road running perpendicular to the beachfront will meet parking needs.

One of the biggest donors Mr O’Rorke last came under the spotlight over donations in the Tweed when an inquiry found he was one of the biggest donors to a continued on page 2

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For more than 50 years the Tweed River has been left out of the Banana Festival like a geeky teen overlooked for the football team. But this year, thanks to the efforts of a professional water skier, the iconic local waterway will play a starring role in the annual event. Former professional Sea World waterskier Carol Robinson has organised an action packed Tweed River Spectacular on Sunday featuring displays by some of her former colleagues. From 10am to 2pm, professional jet skiers, waterskiers, jet boat drivers, a waterskiing dog and barefoot champion Pete O’Neill will take to the river by Budds Park in Murwillumbah for a range of displays. Having moved to Murwillumbah 12 months ago, Carol was astounded that the Tweed River hadn’t been more of a focus during the Banana Festival in the past and volunteered to change that. ‘A few of us could see the potential and how beautiful the river is. We hope the Tweed River Spectacular becomes an annual Banana Festival event,’ she said. Carol entered the world of professional waterskiing in the 1990s when she was selected for a waterskiing apprenticeship while working at Sea World in a different field. After a few years entertaining tourists, Carol and her waterskiing husband took their show on the road and travelled the world putting on professional waterskiing displays. ‘I am very grateful for what I have done. It was an opportunity many people had, but it depended on whether you wanted to take it or not. ‘We could have stayed at Sea World for many years or travel the world. It wasn’t about the money, it was about the experience.’ That experience helped her

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tightly orchestrated campaign which elected a slim majority of pro-development councillors later sacked in disgrace in 2005, accused of being developers’ puppets. In 2007 Consolidated Properties Group gave $50,000 to Liberal Lord Mayor Campbell Newman’s campaign fund and the group, which has significant commercial property holdings in the Brisbane CBD, also donated about $17,000 to the Queensland branch of the Labor Party in the 2006/2007 financial year. Kings Beach also donated $5,000 to the federal National Party in 2004. 2 August 20, 2009, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo

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Banana festival icon Banana Jim and Tweed River Spectacular organiser Carol Robinson will don water skis for Sunday’s ski shows on the Tweed River. Photo Jeff ‘Skins’ Dawson

secure many of the top waterskiers that will perform over the weekend, and who are all donating their time. ‘Everyone has been really supportive and it is going to be a great day. We’ll also have lots of stuff on dry land for people

who get sick of looking at the river,’ she said. The Tweed River Spectacular is free at Budds Park from 10am to 2pm on Sunday. The Tweed River will be closed in an area around the Murwillumbah Bridge during the event.

Koala habitat ‘will be broken up’ Roxanne Millar

Koala campaigners say Tweed Coast koalas will be wiped out within 10 years by the proposed Kings Forest township if developers do not redo their $3 million plans. A proposed 20,000 trees to be planted by the developers of the 5,000-home Kings Forest township will still result in the extinction of Tweed Coast koalas, opponents have warned. Team Koala spokeswoman Jenny Hayes told Tweed Shire councillors at a community access session last week that the area’s koalas will be wiped out within 10 years if the development is approved in its current form. She said tree planting by the developer would not save the koalas, which face having their habitat severely fragmented by a golf course proposed in the town. ‘Koalas do not survive by sitting in the same tree,’ she said. ‘They need to move. The population is only viable if they move and the golf course shows they won’t be able to move. ‘The vast majority of the development is exactly where the koalas live. They are the existing residents of Kings Forest and over-development for them means death.’ Reg van Rij, regional manager of Leda Developments, the firm behind the township proposal west of Casuarina, re-

jected the claims in an earlier address at community access. He said the developers intended to lodge a development application for the town soon, with the view to beginning work next year. He said $3 million will have been spent on plans and consultant reports by the time the DA is lodged. ‘They’re saying “save the koalas.” I’m not sure what it is the koalas must be saved from,’ he said. ‘The number of swamp mahogany trees to be lost in the whole life of Kings Forest will be in the order of 20. None exist in the core koala habitat. We’ll be extending the core koala habitat by 60 hectares, planting 20,000 swamp mahoganies.’ Swamp mahogany trees are a major food source for local koalas. Ms Hayes said it would take 10 years for the trees to mature and by then cars and household pets would have killed off the koalas trying to traverse their fragmented habitat. She urged the developers to consider redrawing the plans, moving a shopping centre and golf course and installing vegetated bridges for koalas to use as crossings. ‘They are building a town bigger than Murwillumbah. It can be done, but only with the strictest attention to what the koalas need.’ www.tweedecho.com.au

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Councillors told to stop bickering Ken Sapwell

A panel investigating allegations of code-of-conduct breaches by Tweed Mayor Joan van Lieshout has refrained from making any findings because of fears ‘it would inflame the situation further.’ Chairman of the council’s newly formed conduct review panel, David Gibson, has instead told councillors to ‘stop the bickering’ and urged the embattled mayor and general manager Mike Rayner to talk to each other more. In a brief interim report, Mr Gibson cleared Cr van Lieshout of any breach when she unveiled her vision for the Tweed at a senate committee hearing without council authorisation, saying she had acted ‘without prejudice.’ The former Local Govern-

ment and Shires Association director brushed aside three others allegations relating to a stoush over Mr Rayner’s rally board role, suggesting they were ‘dead’ issues and would remain buried as long as she refrained from raising them again. The report, tabled at this week’s council meeting, is the first public confirmation of the behind-the-scenes spat since The Echo revealed four weeks ago that Crs Phil Youngblutt and Dot Holdom lodged complaints with the panel. Mr Gibson said the two councillors, who he did not identify, had alleged the mayor failed to accept a council resolution appointing Mr Rayner to the rally board, used the press to call for his resignation from the board and had publicly stated he had a conflict of interest.

The two claim her outspoken comments tarnished the council’s corporate image, but Cr van Lieshout says she was simply echoing concerns expressed by a growing number of people worried about Mr Rayner’s dual role. Mr Gibson noted that in March this year councillors had authorised Mr Rayner to join the rally board, and that last month Cr van Lieshout had failed in a bid to rescind the appointment in a 5-2 vote. ‘This should be the end of the matter,’ he said. ‘It has been dealt with twice by council. The mayor indicated to us that this was as far she can take it, the she respected the decision of the council and the matter was now closed. ‘We believe to make a finding now would inflame the situation further. If the issue is

dead then there is no need for further comment. It is time to put this matter behind those concerned, learn from the mistakes made, stop the bickering and move forward.’ Mr Gibson said he would adjourn proceedings for a month to see ‘if this issue develops further’, warning he would be keeping an eye on any future media reports of the stoush. Councillors noted the report and adopted Mr Gibson’s suggestion that they be retrained in the intricacies of the council’s code of conduct and of dealing with the media. ■ See editorial, page 6

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Former tennis pro aces photo award Roxanne Millar

A former professional tennis player from the Central Coast has won the Olive Cotton photography award with a stirring image of an albino girl. Richard O’Farrell, once ranked 300 internationally, won $10,000 for his portrait ‘Savitri’ at the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery last week. The striking image was taken during a trip to India in 2008. Mr O’Farrell (pictured right with the winning photo) was staying in Mumbai when he came across a school for the blind and convinced the headmistress to give him access to photograph the students. ‘I was walking along a street near my motel and I saw behind some large, iron gates a bus and some girls getting out hand in hand,’ he said. ‘I thought “how lovely” and then I realised it was a school for the blind.’ Over the several days he spent with the girls he captured an endearing look at life in the school, including the blind girls wearing trendy Ray Bans and students asleep at their desks. When he met an albino student with pink eyes, he immediately saw her potential as a subject. ‘I had a visualisation of her coming down the stairs but I wasn’t able to do it because of

the light,’ he said. ‘So I asked her to close her eyes and I took a couple of photographs. On the second shot I knew I had something special. ‘Her frown wasn’t to do with me annoying her, but all the things going on in her head. I think I captured the power of her thought.’

O’Farrell said he was humbled by his win and hoped to send a copy of the print to the albino girl’s family. He also hopes to sell the print and donate some of profits to the blind school. ‘I never planned to shoot at the school,’ he said. ‘I find it is all the stuff that happens

on the way (to a shot) that is magic. The world dissolves for me when I am in that photographic state.’ Portraits selected for the Olive Cotton Award are on display at the Tweed River Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition will run until September 27.

Council backs surf life saving titles Tweed Shire Council has voted to spend $80,000 from next year’s budget to sponsor the staging of the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships at Kingscliff. The sponsorship will start in 2011 and last for two years.

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Dog rescue led to pet-care film Roxanne Millar

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Tweed cyclist tackles Timor A Tweed Heads champion road racer is among 60 foreign cyclists who will contest an East Timorese cycling race billed as one of the hardest in history. Brendan Brooks (pictured) flew out of Australia on Tuesday to compete in the inaugural 350km Tour de Timor from August 24 to 28. The local cyclist is part of a four-strong team consisting of Gold Coast and Brisbane riders Ashley Bryant, David Whitney and Mark Friendo that hopes to walk away with the US$75,000 prize money. East Timor president Jose Ramos-Horta said his country’s rugged topography and dogged local competitors would make the Aussies wish they were in ‘Byron Bay enjoying the sunshine’. He told international media the Tour would be ‘one of the most challenging bike races anywhere in the world, probably tougher than the Tour de France’. Cyclists will tackle nine districts over five days, starting with a coastal ride east from the capital Dili, up short, steep hills to Baucau. The next days will be filled with probably the worst roads ever seen in a cycling tour, dense forest and a 2,000 metre climb along 70km of roads through highland villages. www.tweedecho.com.au

Unlike his companions, road racer Brendan has little experience mountain biking and expects to find it extra challenging. ‘It is a whole other sport riding a mountain bike,’ he said. ‘I’ve spoken to people in the Army who have been there and they’ve told me about the terrain and said how much they would hate to ride over there. ‘It can be done. But it is one thing on paper and another

thing when you are racing.’ The team cycles about 800km a week for training, on roads anywhere between Mullumbimby and Springbrook. Ashley said the men read about the race in a cycling magazine, decided they had a chance and entered. They managed to secure sponsorship from local store Shortis Cycle and Tri where Brendan works. To find out more go to www. tourdetimor.com. <echowebsection=Local News>

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Councillors off track The attempt by two councillors and a resident to rein-in outspoken mayor Joan van Lieshout by lodging complaints with the council’s newly formed conduct review panel appears to have backfired in a big way. As revealed in The Echo several weeks ago, the complainants allege the mayor had tarnished the council’s corporate image by publicly questioning general manager Mike Rayner’s appointment to the rally board and breached the code of conduct by unveiling her vision for the shire to a senate committee hearing. In a terse interim report to this week’s council meeting, panel chairman David Gibson dismissed the complaint about her senate evidence and declined to rule on the others, telling councillors to ‘stop the bickering and move forward.’ The tawdry affair has served only to fuel a growing perception that the panel is being used as just another tool, along with a new media policy, to silence councillors from expressing views which are contrary to the official line. It also exposes a serious flaw in the process in that the identities of the complainants have so far been shielded by a media policy which prevents them from being held publicly accountable for their actions. In this instance, The Echo has been able to ferret out the names of the complainants and decided several weeks ago to identify the two councillors, Dot Holdom and Phil Youngblutt, on public interest grounds. All councils are required to establish conduct review panels as a mechanism to deal with serious complaints against councillors and staff, but the Tweed was one of the last off the starting blocks. It acted only after concerns that Greens councillor Katie Milne may have overstepped the mark by revealing she was unhappy with unspecified legal advice about the controversial plan to sell part of Bay Street to a developer. Cr Holdom, believing that protecting the council’s image overrides any protection of councillors’ normal rights to speak out, was the first to lodge an official complaint with the panel following the ‘leak’ of a council memo by Cr Milne two months ago. The panel dismissed the claim, but in a confidential report suggested that the council’s media policy be tightened if it wanted to stop similar disclosures, leading to the new media rules which have been criticised as among the most restrictive in local government history. The new policy, eerily reminiscent of Joseph Heller’s Catch 22 and which Cr Holdom helped to fine-tune, forbids councillors from revealing anything publicly unless it is already publicly available, including any details of the current stoush which finally became public in this week’s agenda. The Echo agrees with the panel’s view that the allegations against Cr van Lieshout are now dead in the water. After two strike-outs, we believe councillors should seriously consider their motives before calling in the panel to sit in judgment of colleagues at a cost of more than $800 a day – plus expenses for travelling, meals and accommodation – and that they relax their iniquitous media policy. Instead of trying to condemn colleagues for lifting the lid on internal squabbles they should be uniting to condemn their real enemy: a dysfunctional state government which has whittled down their planning powers, cut developers’ contributions and is about to impose its own plans for the redevelopment of Tweed Heads. So far, there’s hardly been a peep.

alcolm Turnbull is quite right; the government had finally shown common sense in separating its Renewable Energy Bill from the Emissions Trading Scheme Bill. So it is doubly unfortunate that so few of his own colleagues are exhibiting that rare political quality themselves. Forcing Penny Wong to revert to what she belatedly describes as Plan B is a much-needed win for the coalition parties in the ongoing climate change wars, and they should be savouring it while they can. Instead, they are already signalling that they regard it as an excuse for yet another round of brawling. The problem is that the government’s compensation package for trade-affected industries was based on the premise that the two bills would proceed as a package; thus compensation could be geared to the combined effect of both. Now they have been separated the compensation has to be as well: it would obviously be absurd for taxpayers to be paying industry compensation for emissions trading when the scheme was not in place. But apparently the shadow industry minister, Ian MacFarlane, believes that is exactly what should happen: the compensation provisions should simply be copied over from the original combined legislation. The shadow environment minister, Greg Hunt, is rather more reasonable, but is still arguing for extra money for the cement and aluminium producers. And of course the Nationals are in there with their hands out, demanding cash for food processors, abattoirs, anything they can think of. Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull are both keen that the bill should go through by the end of the week, so it probably

will; but by making extravagant demands, opposition members are setting themselves up for another defeat, albeit a minor one. With the big one on emissions trading still looming in three months time, it’s something they do not need. Turnbull, of course, is still chasing a compromise on emissions trading, but at the weekend he received advice from an unexpected and more than

It would obviously be absurd for taxpayers to be paying industry compensation for emissions trading when the scheme was not in place. by Mungo MacCallum usually ill-informed source. In the Sydney Morning Herald the eclectic columnist Miranda Devine urged him to vote the scheme down and bring on an early election; it was, she averred, his best chance of regaining office for the good guys. The voters, it would appear, do not agree: according to a poll in the same paper on Monday, 46 percent intend to vote Labor and other ten percent to give Labor their preferences. But more significantly, 55 per cent want the government to bring the emissions trading bill back in November and only 12 percent want it dumped. These are not the figures a rational person takes to an election. Miranda Devine is, of course, a staunch Catholic and as such believes in miracles – but not in science, and especially not in the science which questions man’s God-given dominion over land sea and air, the earth and everything in it. After all, her mob have only just got around to pardoning Galileo

is up for sale and the government is under pressure to buy it – or at least its huge water entitlements. The difficulty is that you can’t have one without the other. Last year the feds bought the Toorale station near Burke, returned its water to the system and made the land into a national park. Unfortunately there was an unintended consequence: as a productive station Toorale had been a major contributor to the district’s economy, and without it there was a serious downturn. Locals do not want the same thing to happen with Cubbie. They say that even without the irrigated cotton it is still good land and could be a viable producer of sheep or cattle – which it was before the cotton growers moved in. But the water is probably the most valuable part of the deal, and Cubbie is being offered as a package. The commonwealth government is the only body in Australia which could even contemplate the $450 million

price tag, but there may well be some overseas interest in what is still a working cotton farm – as long as the water is included. Another day, another dilemma for Penny Wong. nd finally a local environment issue: the appalling World Rally Championship about to be inflicted on the Tweed Valley and surrounds by the state government and a developer-dominated local council. Ironically the area is advertised for tourism as ‘the green cauldron’ – well, at least the cauldron bit may be right. The course skirts a couple of national parks home to many native species: the assurance by organisers that they will scare the koalas away from the immediate surrounds so they do not get injured when the rally gets under way has underwhelmed conservationists. The organisers say there is majority local approval but it turns out that many groups claimed to be onside have not been consulted: at best a single member had been taken aside and bribed or threatened into acquiescence. This technique has also been applied to the council, where the general manager has accepted a seat on the rally board, a conflict of interest so blatant that even the mayor has asked him to resign; as a result she has now been sent to Coventry by her developer colleagues. But it doesn’t matter what the locals think anyway; the state government has passed special legislation to ensure that the rally goes ahead no matter what. It is not clear how ticket sales are proceeding, but since there will be an enormous police and security presence an enthusiastic audience is guaranteed. Ah, the joys of country living. Vroom vroom.

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Fourteen days and counting: rally still causing angst The No Rally Group intends to lodge a court injunction this week to force the Repco Rally organisers to refer the event to Minister Garrett under the EPBC. This is the only legal recourse left by the ironclad WRC legislation that ate democracy by removing the rights of the populace, and, by way of dessert, the right to appeal. We’ll have an awesome party if this legal action works. However, preparations are also well under way for the even bigger street party we’re planning to welcome the event to this precious little neck of the woods that we call our own. Everyone is invited to the party. The word is on the street, on the page, on the net and in the hearts and minds of all of

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us who stand together to protect our spirits against this outrageous attempted invasion. The WRC Bill is a recipe for revolt. Honestly, what on earth were they expecting? We look forward to your company from August 29 to September 6. See www.norallygroup.org or join our mailing list, email koalaclawz@ymail.com Andrea Vickers

Kingscliff Fear and loathing creeps across our valley as the first signs of spring mean the rally is soon to be upon us. These feelings emanate throughout our diverse community, for those both pro and anti the event. The supporters and sponsors fear the inevitable actions

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of the protesters. Race organisers are so concerned they have called in help from the state and squads of stormtroopers are currently polishing their riot gear for a trip up north. The fear has our locally elected representatives (except Katie) either acting in an expected manner or betraying the community that voted for them. Despicable acts of gagging local government at times like this can only make many of us feel they have some nasty things to hide, maybe information that would shut down this race or certain people’s careers. No need to repeat the fears felt by those opposed to the race, they have been well documented in this fantastic news-

paper – your timing in coming to our valley was most fortunate and we thank you. Will this anxiety be repeated every second year for the next twenty years? When we feel the first warm breezes and notice the red flushes on the cedars, are so many people meant to dread winter coming to an end? If you are a supporter of the race, do you think this is fair? In defiance to those who wish us to all conform I hope this is not going to be the case and the tragic event is brought to a grinding halt.

you could have checked that he is indeed the legitimate voice of our community and does speak for very many families. Instead, your paper allows itself to be misled by a couple of disaffected conspiracy theorists, thus enabling a story that fits nicely with The Echo’s so-called ‘independent’ editorial policy. Sorry, who are the mischievous hypocrites again? Lisa Scott

Casuarina Beach ■ We stand by our report and comment. The association strongly backed the developer’s plan to remove open space used by residents to make way for a shopping centre – Ed. ■ I refer to the front page article by Ken Sapwell and the following editorial comment in the August 13 edition of The Echo. I am a fan of The Echo, and always enjoy the content for its left of centre style, the pro-environment view, and its ‘sticking it to the boss’ attitude.

I was very disappointed however with the article and particularly the editorial, that paints the Casuarina Residents Association, and its president, Rob Bryant, as some sort of agent of the developer, Consolidated Properties. I am a Casuarina resident, but not a member of the Casuarina Residents Association. I don’t know Bob Taylor or Bob Dagworthy, but it would seem that they speak for a sectional view of the Casuarina community, rather than the majority. In any dealings or conversations I have had with Rob Bryant, I have found an honourable and ethical man, who would be horrifed at the thought that he was considered a stooge of Consolidated Properties. From my observation, I have seen someone who has no agenda, cares about his community, and is representative of its wishes. As for the argument regarding car spaces and beach access, there are 193 public car

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Incredulous! Rally organis-

Adam Heggie ers say they will put protec-

Pumpenbil tion measures in place, such as helicopter flyovers to scare ■ My concern about the rally away koalas before the race, to was drivers testing the road at minimise impacts (The Echo, speed as I drive home from August 13). We know of 57 helicopters Gary Upson admits to, with international photographers spaces for direct beach access invading our sky. Will this be in south and central Casuarina an extra low-flying (tree-top, alone. This does not take into to be effective) chopper hired account those in north Cas- to stress, torment, traumatise uarina, fronting Kamala Cres- and harrass the little creature? cent and other streets. While Scare it away, or scare it to I have seen it busy, I’ve never death? These are the people who, seen them close to full, winter according to Rally Australia or summer. Public access to the beach at chairman, Alan Evans, claim Casuarina is excellent by any they will ‘run the most envistandards, and to suggest that ronmentally friendly, sensitive the plan before the department rally in the world’. So sensitive will ‘privatise’ the beachfront is to our iconic koala’s comfort, plain wrong. This is no gated especially in its mating seacommunity, limiting access to son! (And we haven’t even just residents. Anyone can ac- mentioned the ear-splitting cess the beach at Casuarina, discomfort to the human eleand, if you really think about ment below this ‘sensitive init, before the development ac- vasion’. It is my understanding cess was limited to those with that people can be jailed for a four-wheel drive, or a few cruelty to animals. Roma Newton rough car spaces at the end of Kingscliff a long beach track! Anyway, I am further disappointed that a publication like ■ Tweed Shire’s general manThe Echo is not promoting ap- ager, Mike Rayner, spoke to propriate public transport ac- Marine Parade residents on cess to Casuarina, rather than September 11, 2008, to anget involved in an unseemly nounce that the rally was comdebate over car spaces. Where’s ing and would be based on the Marine Parade foreshore park the moral high ground? Scott Morgan in Kingscliff. He said that park facilities Casuarina Beach and parking areas would be ■ Edited for length – Ed

Casuarina Beach under no threat of privatisation ■ Your front page story and page 6 editorial re Casuarina was a stew of misinformation, factual errors and prejudice. As a member of the Casuarina Residents Association (CRA), I particularly resent the statement in your editorial that the CRA ‘backs the developer’s bidding’ and is guilty of ‘mischievous hypocrisy’. Neither I nor other members do anyone’s ‘bidding’. As for being hypocrites, I suggest the minuscule number of people feeding you halftruths in pursuit of their own personal agendas should have a good hard look at themselves. I challenge Mr Taylor to produce ‘the sizeable majority’ of residents who support him. It won’t happen, because Mr Taylor and Mr Dagworthy have no support whatsoever, which you could have easily checked but chose not to. Just as, instead of insulting the CRA and by extension the unpaid, unstinting work put in by its president Rob Bryant,

work at night. Bob Newman at the Repco rally office took my call and suggested I call the police if anyone was speeding. I reminded him the police station in not manned at night. Bob Newman’s next suggestion was, ‘Stop your car in the middle of the road, and if a car hits you it will be easy to get the licence plate number.’ Hmmm. Thanks, Bob Newman.

expanded and upgraded. After council approved this work as a matter of urgency, the remaking of the northern BBQ/picnic area and the resurfacing of parking bays on Marine Parade are proceeding, apparently to meet the original rally deadline even though the rally pits have been moved to Cudgen Leagues Club grounds. If the general manager and his staff still see our foreshore park as the centre for the allnight parties and anti-social activities of rally revheads, Kingscliff residents are entitled to ask council to publish the actions it will take to enforce council rules on consumption of alcohol, driving vehicles in the park, overnight camping, lighting fires, damaging trees and shrubs etc. Council’s notice should state how many rangers will be on duty 24 hours per day during the period of the rally and provide a 24-hour telephone number for residents to report breaches of council rules and regulations. Those councillors who support the rally and the general manager’s role on the board of the rally should be in no doubt that residents and ratepayers will hold them to account if effective action is not taken to protect our park and the interests of residents. Max Hopper

Kingscliff ■ You can make a difference. Doing nothing is effectively being in support, being complicit. Our forests are sacred places, the basis of all life. Without them nothing survives. The raping of our forests by racing cars through them to benefit so few is selfish, unconscious and disrespectful in the extreme.

Peter Rae

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More letters Small world How small the world is! I am just back from Finland and the Global Ecovillage Network gathering there to learn what the rest of the world is doing to make sure our kids have a planet to stand upon. Here comes an email to my California home, from a friend in far-away Russia no less, with expressions of admiration for Mayor Joan van Lieshout’s passion and vision all the way in Australia. Your mayor is indeed not the only leader aware of the need to think about ‘villaging’ and small family-plots for foodproduction. It is just sad for me to read that instead of celebrating the fact that you have such an amazing public official at the helm of your ‘ship’, some people need to identify the deep human need for community connection and a life free of the fear of hunger as some kind of ‘threat’. Humanity all over the world has lived in such small villages and has grown their own food until very recently. Modern man is now sicker, more depressed and terrorised than ever, rich or poor. Why fight the only sane solution? Thousands of areas all over the world are implementing this very idea. Why not be proud that you are far ahead of the game and cherish your mayor instead of

making her brilliant vision more difficult. Ecovillages and local foodproduction will be the only way we will be able to hold hands, feed our children and enjoy life without terror. Congratulations for electing a sound official. All townships and cities should be so lucky! Regina Jensen

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Not just saloon girls I hope local and visiting girls/ women will be more imaginative than merely being ‘saloon girls’ at this year’s ‘Wild Wild West’ themed Tweed Banana Festival (article in this week’s Echo). They could be Indians, cowgirls, Calamity Jane, pioneers, any amount of things. Personally, my (former Western Australian Premier) Carmen Lawrence dress is looking good, very spotty indeed.

‘Fast buck’ tourism Isn’t it ironic? …strum … strum …The gentle beauty of the Tweed River viewed by jetboat. It is also idiotic. The peace of all shattered by a ‘buzz’ for the few. A jetski is like a mosquito and a jetboat is like a killer WASP. While concern for carbon trading is mounting, shouldn’t ‘speed for speed’s sake’ be discouraged? Mike Rayner, the general manager of TSC, also wants motor racing at Kingscliff. His ‘vision’ for the Tweed belongs in the past. The people here do not want his ‘fast buck’ tourism. Lyn Vermeesch

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ARIES: If unclarity, confusing cross currents or just lack of access to the right information makes this week feel slippery and confusing, resist impulse decisions until lively end-ofweek new Moon jollies you out of the doldrums and simple solutions suddenly come available. TAURUS: Don’t let other people’s attitudes rattle you, because this week’s success goes to whoever’s best at keeping their egos under control. And it’s all about style, so conduct this week in a way that makes everyone feel good. Which is after all the highest kind of style… GEMINI: People could be exasperatingly self obsessed this week, but it’s still likely to take care of what’s bothering you – though possibly not in the way you expected. Just be advised its speedy influences require caution: on the road, at work, in what you agree to. While US players have been making great strides in 2009 – most notably 14-year-old Ray Robson, who scored his first Grandmaster result this week – the US Chess Federation has been suffering near meltdown thanks to a series of legal cases. The saga centres around Susan Polgar, the oldest of the legendary Polgar sisters and one of the great promoters of chess in the US. Polgar ran a chess school in New York for many years, won Olympic gold for the US, and has more recently moved to Texas and is heading an impressive chess program at Texas Tech. Polgar and her husband Paul Truong were elected to the board of the USCF in 2007, but one of the unsuccessful candidates, the eccentric Sam Sloan, claimed that his campaign was sabotaged by obscene and abusive messages posted publicly in his name. He sued the USCF, whose own investigation fingered Truong as the culprit. A series of other lawsuits followed, including one for $US25m

CANCER: This week of lavish tastes and lively delights won’t be impressed by careless dress, sloppy presentation or being kept waiting. Your best bet’s to smarten up, make it as easy as possible for others to assist you, and be extremely appreciative when they do. LEO: This week’s Sun and new moon in Leo have you thinking and talking big, which pays off providing you aren’t taking on mission impossible. Avoid over fanciful plans or sudden mad extravagance, and unexpected assistance will confirm that you’re on the right track. VIRGO: If chain reactions of change start detonating temperamental outbursts, don’t give dramas too much energy. Focus instead on plan management, productive action and practical applications, and if mid week finds you feeling unappreciated, let others know how you feel and what you need.

LIBRA: Glittering propositions mightn’t be all they’re talked up as this week, so don’t be dazzled by schmick presentation – check what conditions apply. The week’s attention hogs and bossy behaviour are more than balanced by its generous gestures, great entertainment and excellent business connections. SCORPIO: Others are likely to want you to do things their way this week, but butter them up enough and they probably won’t even notice you doing it your way. You might even let them think something was their idea so they take the credit while you reap the benefit… SAGITTARIUS: Dramatic endings, momentous meetings, exhilarating partnership offers – this week’s stimulating buzz has plenty of promising potential for Sagittarians, all circumstances nudging you towards a giant step forward. Thursday’s new moon could resolve a money block and

CHESS by Ian Rogers Play at Seagulls Club, Thurs 6-10pm from Polgar and Truong claiming this saga but ultimately US chess may suffer the most, spending a defamation. Sloan’s suit was eventually dis- million or more on litigation and missed but over the past year the losing Polgar, currently the face of USCF spent $400,000 on legal chess in the US for the media, in fees and consequently cut work- the process. Chess may be a zero sum game but legal action in the ing hours for its employees. Last month, Polgar – already US clearly is not. under attack for not resigning ■ Grandmaster David Smerdon from the board of an organisation won another tournament this she was threatening to bankrupt week, the Waikato Open in New – took a new hit when her web- Zealand, continuing his incredimaster was arrested and charged ble run over the past two months. with more than 30 offences relat- The following game, against a ing to hacking into the USCF’s FIDE Master, was almost too computer system and accessing easy. emails between the USCF and Waikato 2009 their lawyers. White: D Smerdon Then the USCF decided to Black: M Steadman revoke Polgar and Truong’s USCF Opening: Alekhine’s Defence membership, effectively remov- 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.Nc3 Nxc3 4.bxc3 ing them from the USCF board. d6 5.f4 c6? Last week, an appeal against this The start of Black’s troubles. White is plandecision was refused by a meeting ning to set up a massive pawn centre, so of delegates from around the US. Black should already be pre-empting this Polgar looks likely to finish with 5...c5. as the big loser personally from 6.d4 Qc7 7.Bd3 g6 8.Nf3 Bg7 9.0-0 0-0

fatten up your finances. CAPRICORN: In the face of this week’s emotional extravaganzas, resist the impulse to tell drama queens where to go – a judicious mix of tact and rat cunning will serve your interests much more effectively. Observing the fine line between firm and pushy is also highly advised. AQUARIUS: This week opens doors for you. But you’ll need to proceed with a degree of caution, so look before your leap and think before you speak. Expressing displeasure may feel fine in the moment, but two crucial words are worth remembering: Consequences. And Repercussions. PISCES: This week helps you think clearly and express feelings simply with an effective mix of tact and practicality. Sexy, inspiring, late week new moon brings with it a lucky boost, and if you don’t take ego wars too seriously there’ll be no mean amount of fun available. 10.Qe1 f6 Finally attacking the centre, but it is already too late. 11.Qh4! Be6 If 11...dxe5 12.fxe5 fxe5 13.Bh6 exd4 14.Ng5 gives White a typical winning attack. 12.f5! gxf5 (See diagram) 13.g4!? Steadman was even more afraid of 13.d5!! cxd5 14.Nd4 which turns out to be crushing, eg. 14...Bf7 15.Nxf5 Bg6 16.exd6 exd6 17.Nxg7, winning material. 13...Qd7 14.exd6 Qxd6 14...exd6 allows 15.d5! cxd5 16.Nd4 with a winning attack. 15.gxf5 Bd5 16.c4 Bf7 17.Kh1! Kh8 18.Rg1 Rg8 19.Rg3 h5?! On 19...Nd7 Steadman feared 20.Qxh7+!? but 20.Bf4! followed by 21.Rag1 was even easier. 20.Rg6! 1-0 a

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ACROSS 1. Trade preserve for bottleneck (7,3) 6. Ray claims to exist twice (4) 10. Snark-hunting hotel employee (7) 11. University tenor to play piano – that’s ideal (7) 12. Reported stiffness with Italian bed – requires work by Verdi (8) 13. Food ﬁrm with radio skill (5) 14. About to steal seedpod (5) 15. Naturally monks go in for healthy lifestyle (2,7) 17. Crazy Bogle grabs note and coin (9) 20. Bird, a new giant (5) 21. Photographic evidence (5) 23. The French twice invade chart, a French national emblem! (5,4) 25. Quality, alternative: rat (7) 26. Detach with hesitant admission of unpunctuality (7) 27. And another thing – Gore’s nothing (4) 28. Brutes surround ruined fane for parties (10)

DOWN 1. River of Rome (5) 2. Symbolic, like a parable (9) 3. Australian middle class welfare (6,7) 4. Young duck (7) 5. Watery, of liquid found in the eye (7) 7. Heath bush (5) 8. Signal sixty seconds before start of a race (6,3) 9. Mutual responsibility for the unemployed (4,3,3,4) 14. Egyptian queen (9) 16. Taken as a group, all together (2,3,4) 18. Repentance, ruefulness (7) 19. Title text for a picture (7) 22. Australian gems (5) 24. Rescues, liberates (5)

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DOWN 1.Row about British-Roman ﬂower (5) 2. Badly allergic, with nothing symbolic (9) 3. Handouts for Domino covered badly, in my belief (6,7) 4. Beat the weight – duck! (7) 5. Visual humour? (7) 7. On the outskirts of 17. A bush (5) 8. Little wilderbeest confused by warning signal (6,3) 9. Fresh, hot: free world OK. There’s mutual responsibility (4,3,3,4) 14. Queen Cole, a part badly played ((9) 16. All together, taking communion (2,3,4) 18. Unhappiness about the code (7) 19. Ofﬁcer takes charge – a legend (7) 22. Works over Capone for the jewels (5) 24. Releases say: don’t move! (5)

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Television Guide 1. Channel Nine has launched its digital channel with the goshwow name Go! and it seems chiefly valuable for reruns of Seinfeld, every night at either 6 or 8. 2. Baker Street Irregulars should enjoy the 1976 film of Nicholas Meyer’s book The Seven Per-Cent Solution (ABC2, Saturday, 8.30pm), in which the Master meets Sigmund Freud. 3. Stephen Fry in America (ABC1, Sunday, 7.30pm) gives us telling insights into a – ahem – unique culture. Should we carve our prime ministers into the side of a mountain, or would The Wiggles be a better idea? Stephen Fry is followed by another world altogether in Midsomer Murders at 9.35pm.

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TWO 6.00 Ten Early News 4.30 Seachange (PG) 5.20 World News in various 6.00 Sunrise 7.00 Kids’ Programs 5.30 Can We Help? (G) Rpt. languages. 9.00 Morning Show (PG) 9.00 9am With David And Kim 6.00 Kids’ Programs 7.15 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 11.30 Seven Morning News 11.00 Ten News 11.00 Planet Earth (G) 12.00 Movie: Domestic 7.25 World News in various 12.00 Midday Report languages. Disturbance (M 2001) Stars 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 12.30 Jane Ayre (PG) John Travolta, James Lashly. 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 1.00 The Food Lovers Guide To 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 1.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Rpt. Australia 2.00 All Saints (M) 3.00 New Idea TV (G) 3.00 Infomercial 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen (G) 1.30 Insight 3.30 Kids’ Programs 3.30 Friends (PG) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 2.30 Mohammad Hossain’s 4.30 Seven News 4.00 Huey’s Cooking 6.00 Message Stick (G) Rpt. Intensive Care (PG) 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Adventures (G) 6.30 Can We Help? (G) 3.30 Blaktrax (G) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful 7.00 ABC News 4.00 The Journal 5.00 Ten News 7.30 Stateline (G) 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 6.00 Seven and Prime News 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 8.00 Collectors (G) 5.30 2009 Ashes 5th Test Day 2 6.00 The Simpsons (G) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens 6.30 Neighbours (G) 8.30 George Gently (M) 6.30 World News (PG) 10.00 Sensitive Skin (PG) 7.30 2009 Ashes 5th Test Day 2 7.00 The 7PM Project (PG) 8.30 Movie: Because I Said So 10.30 Lateline 10.00 World News Australia 7.30 So You Think You Can (M 2007) Stars Diane Keaton, 11.15 triple j tv With The Doctor 10.30 2009 Ashes 5th Test Day 2 Dance (PG) Mandy Moore. Rpt 3.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 10.00 Go Girls (M) 10.30 2009 AFL Premiership 11.45 Good Game Rpt. 11.00 Late News Western Bulldogs v Geelong. 11.30 Sports Tonight 12.15 rage (M) 1.30 Infomercials 12.00 Late Show With David Letterman 12.45 Californication (MA15+) 1.15 Infomercials (PG) 5.00 Religion to 6am (PG) Prime HD same as above except:

6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Totally Wild 9.30 I Got A Rocket 10.00 Video Hits (PG) 12.00 Test Drive (PG) 12.30 Infomercial (PG) 1.30 Hook Line & Sinker (PG) 2.00 AFL Premiership Season 2009 Carlton v Melbourne. 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight (PG) 6.00 Futurama (PG) 6.30 The Simpsons (PG) 8.30 Movie: Serenity (M) Stars Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion. 10.45 AFL Premiership Season 2009 Richmond v Hawthorn. 1.15 Infomercials 3.15 Video Hits (PG) 4.00 Religion

6.00 Infomercials 7.00 Today On Saturday 9.00 Kids’ Programs 1.00 The Snow Show (G) 1.30 Pearl Jam: Live In Cornice Italy (PG) 2.30 Hot August Night N.Y.C. (PG) Neil Diamond at Madison Square Garden 2009. 4.00 Discover Downunder (G) 4.30 Talk To The Animals (G) 5.00 Fishing Australia (PG) 5.30 Postcards (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Movie: Suddenly 30 (PG) Stars Jenifer Garner. 8.40 Saturday Lotto 9.30 Movie: The Notebook (PG) Stars Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands. 11.30 Movie: The Ring (MA15+ 2002) Stars Naomi Watts, David Dorfman. 1.45 Movie: Redeemer (M 2002) Stars Matthew Modine, Obba Babatunde. 3.30 Seinfeld (PG) 4.00 Infomercials

5.00am to 6.00pm 6.00 ITU Triathlon 7.00 Kids’ Programs From London. World News 3.00 rage (G) In Various 8.30 NASCAR 6.05 The New 12.30 Mecum Auction Languages Inventors 1.30 Beach Volleyball 6.35 Heartland 2.00 2009 AFL Carlton 6.00 12th IAAF 7.20 Rex The Hunt v Melbourne Athletics 2009 7.30 The Einstein 5.00 Omnisport 6.30 World News Factor 8.00 At The Movies 5.30 Australian Rally 7.30 12th IAAF Rpt. 6.30 Powerboating Athletics 2009 8.30 Movie: The 7.00 Red Bull Air 10.00 Movie: Empire Seven-Per-Cent Race Of The Wolves Solution (PG (M 2005) France. 9.00 UFC Wired 1976) Stars Alan 9.55 Formula 1 From Stars Jean Reno, Arkin, Nicol Valencia. Arly Jover. Williamson. 12.10 Weatherwatch 11.25 Football 10.20 Movie: Expresso 3.00 12th IAAF 1.25 AFL 2009 Bongo (PG 1959) 3.40 Omnisport Athletics 2009 Stars Laurence 4.10 NASCAR 5.30 Weatherwatch Harvey. 12.05 Close

All programs G or PG unless otherwise classified 6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 Kid’s Programs 12.00 Charlie’s Angels 12.30 Seinfeld 2.00 Scooby-Doo 2.30 Marine Boy 3.00 Movie: Gremlins Stars Zach Galligan. 5.00 Aria Music Show 6.00 Seinfeld 7.30 Dance Your Ass Off 8.30 CSI: CSI (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami (M) 10.30 CSI: NY (M) 11.30 Movie: Jeepers Creepers (MAV15+ 2001) Stars Justin Long, Gina Philips.

6.00 Religious Programs 6.00 Religion 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 7.00 Totally Wild 10.00 AFL Game Day (PG) 7.30 Animalia 11.00 Kia Soul Live At The Chapel 8.00 Meet The Press 11.30 According To Jim (PG) 8.30 State Focus (G) 12.00 V8 Supercars From 9.00 Video Hits (PG) Queensland 12.00 City2Surf Highlights 3.00 2009 AFL Premiership 12.30 Drag Racing (G) Collingwood v Sydney. 1.30 Next Wave (PG) 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu (G) 2.00 The Biggest Loser (PG) 6.00 Seven News 3.00 It’s Me Or The Dog (G) 6.30 Dancing With The Stars (G) 3.30 Orangutan Diary (PG) 8.00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4.00 River To Reef (G) 8.30 Bones (M) 4.30 Discover Downunder (G) 10.30 Las Vegas (M) 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Out Of The Blue (PG) 11.30 Renters (M) 12.00 Hot Auctions 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) 6.30 Australian Idol (PG) 12.30 Infomercials 5.30 Seven Early News 8.40 Rove (M) 9.50 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 10.45 Formula One European Grand Prix 1.00 Infomercials 4.00 Religion

6.00 Arrive Alive Cup Matraville High v St Johns Woodlawn. 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports 11.00 The Sunday Footy Show 12.00 Sunday Roast (PG) 1.00 WWE Afterburn Live. 2.00 Super League St Helens v Huddersfield. 4.00 Sunday Rugby League Melbourne v Manly. 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Domestic Blitz 7.30 60 Minutes 8.30 Rescue Special Ops (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami (M) 10.30 CSI: Miami (M) 11.30 Psychic Detectives (PG) 12.00 Movie: Swimming Upstream (M) ( ) Stars Geoffreyy Rush, Judyy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Dradl. 2.00 Seinfeld (PG) PG) 2.30 Infomercials ials 3.30 Religion rning America Am mee ica mer ica 4.00 Good Morning 5.00 Early Morning rning News

7.00 Classic Albums: Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks (G) 8.00 Zoo Days (G) 8.55 Little Angels (G) 9.25 Scrapheap Challenge 11.00 Beautiful Noise 12.00 Soundtrack To My Life: Darren Hayes (G) 12.30 Red Dwarf (PG) 1.30 Planet Rock Profiles (G) 2.00 Blind Boys Of Alabama Live

All programs G or PG unless otherwise classified 6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 Kid’s Programs 12.00 Charlie’s Angels 1.00 Starsky & Hutch 2.00 Scooby-Doo 2.30 Marine Boy 3.00 The Jetsons 4.00 The Flintstones 5.00 The Nanny 6.00 Seinfeld 6.30 Wipeout 7.30 The Big Bang Theory 9.00 Aliens In America 10.00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 10.30 Movie: Nothing But Trouble (M 1991) Stars Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Candy, Demi Moore. 12.30 Aria Music Show

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6.00 Kids’ Programs 5.20 World News in various 12.00 Eclipse (PG) languages. 1.00 Magnum P.I. (PG) 7.00 2009 Ashes 5th Test 2.00 V8 Supercars From 7.15 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 Queensland. 7.30 World News in various 5.30 Sydney Weekender (G) languages. 6.00 Seven News 1.00 The Overcoat (G) 6.30 Coming Home (G) Masterpiece from Canada. 7.30 Rugby Australia v New Set to the music of Dimitri Zealand. Shostakovich. 10.00 Movie: Broken Arrow (M 2.25 Broken Column (G) 1996) Stars John Travolta, Masterpiece from Norway. Jack Thomson, Samantha 3.00 The Wonderful World Of Mathis. Albert Kahn: The Civilian’s 12.00 Movie: The Cabin Fever Story (G) (M 2002) Stars Rider Strong, 4.00 Le Petit Theatre de MarieJordan Ladd, James Debello. Antoinette (G) Masterpiece 2.00 Infomercials from UK. 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 5.30 2009 Ashes Update (PG) 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 2009 Ashes 5th Test Day 3 3.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009

Prime HD same as above except: 12.00 Movie: The Replacements (G) 1.40 Galiators (PG) 3.00 Movie: up, Up And Away (PG 2000) 4.30 Harry’s Practice (G) 5.00 Better Homes And Gardens (G) ➟

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5.00 rage (PG) 6.30 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Inside Business 10.30 Offsiders 11.00 Asia Pacific Focus 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Landline (G) 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 Message Stick (G) 2.00 Weapons Races (G)

3.00 Morin Khuur: The Soul Of The Mongolian Horseman 3.55 Singing On The Violin: Claude Chalhoub (G) 4.45 Composer Tunes: Guiseppe Verdi 5.00 Young Performers Awards 2008 6.00 At The Movies 6.30 The Einstein Factor 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Stephen Fry in America 9.35 Midsomer Murders (M) 10.10 Compass: Break-Fast At Mobinahs (G) 10.40 Lin Hwai-Min: Floating On The Ground (G) 11.40 Coup! (M) 1.15 Order In The House 2.15 Movie: The great Man Votes (G 1939) Stars John Barrymore, Peter Holden. 3.30 Talking Heads (G) 4.00 The Pet Show (G)

5.55 World News in various languages. 7.00 2009 Ashes 5th Test 7.15 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 7.30 World News in various languages. 10.00 Iron Chef America (G) 10.50 Spacefiles (G) 11.00 Zucchero: Live In San Siro Milan (G) 11.30 Futbol Mundial 12.00 A Hat Trick Of Haydn 12.30 Futbol Mundial 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 3.30 UEFA Champions League 2009/2010 Playoffs 4.30 The World Game 5.30 2009 Ashes Update 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 2009 Ashes 5th Test Day 4 3.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009

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5.00am to 6.00pm World News In Various Languages

6.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 6.30 World News 7.30 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 Jewel Live Paul Kelly Live 10.00 Movie: Dreamship Divas Surprise (M ABC Fora 2004) Germany. Artscape Stars Michael Cranford (PG) Bully Herbig, Hornblower (M) Rick Kavanian. Saddam’s Tribe 11.30 A Fork In The (M) Mediterranean Close 12.00 Weatherwatch 3.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 5.30 Weatherwatch

6.00 Major League Baseball 9.00 Athletix 9.30 ITU Triathlon From London. 10.30 Football 12.30 Omnisport 1.00 I Fish 1.30 Grand AM 2.30 Andra PRO 3.30 Major League Baseball 6.00 Powerboating 6.30 Tread BMX 7.30 Slamball 7.30 Sports Tonight 8.30 Motorsport 9.00 Valencian Formula 1 12.00 Australian Superbikes 1.00 Omnisport 1.30 Poker 2.30 Major League Baseball 5.00 Tread BMX 5.30 Powerboating

6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Teen Titans 8.00 Xiaolin Showdown 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ

11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Gossip Girl (M) 1.00 Moonlight (M) 2.00 The Hills (M) 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Teen Titans 5.00 Xiaolin Showdown 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6.30 Bewitched 6.00 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 TMZ 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 CSI: CSI (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami (M) 10.30 CSI: NY (M) 11.30 Just Shoot Me 12.00 Ellen Degeneres 1.00 Aria Music Show

Prime HD same as above except: ➟ 12.00 Travel Fantasy (G) 1.00 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

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6.00 ABC News 9.00 Business Today 9.30 Asia Pacific News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 4.30 The New Inventors Rpt. 5.00 7.30 Select 5.30 TBA 6.00 Compass: Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov! (G) 6.30 Scrapheap Challenge 7.20 Mr Bean 7.30 The Royal Today 8.00 The Worst Week Of My Life: Tuesday 8.30 Torchwood (M) 9.20 Boy Meets Girl 10.10 Later... With Jools Holland 11.10 London Live 11.40 The Graham Norton Show (M) 12.10 Close

12.00 Popstars (G) 12.45 Where The Volcanoes Roared 1.40 Harry’s Practice (G) 2.10 The Great Outdoors (G) 3.00 Kid’s Programs 4.00 New Idea TV ➟

5.00 rage (PG) 11.00 Jam And Jerusalem (PG) 11.30 The Cook And The Chef 12.00 Stateline 12.30 Australian Story 1.00 Foreign Correspondent 1.30 Can We Help? (G) 2.00 Big Cat Diary (G) 2.30 South Side Story (PG) 3.00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield 2009 5.00 Bowls: Australian Indoor Championships Womens Semifinal 1. 6.00 Planet Food: Burgundy 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) 7.00 ABC News 7.30 East Of Everything (PG) 8.25 ABC News 8.30 The Bill (M) 10.00 ABC News 10.10 Foyle’s War (M) Rpt. 11.45 rage (M)

6.00 ITU Triathlon From London. 8.30 This Week In Baseball 9.00 Major League Baseball 6.00 12th IAAF Athletics 2009 12.00 Australian Off Road 6.30 World News Championships 7.30 12th IAAF 1.00 Motorsport Athletics 2009 2.00 Omnisport 9.00 Movie: Memo2.30 2009 AFL Hawries Of Murder thorn v Carlton (MA 2003) South Korea. Stars Song 4.30 Omnisport 5.00 Athletix Kan-ho, Kim 5.30 Powerboating Snag-kyung. 6.00 Australian Rally 11.20 Movie: King’s Game (M 2004) 7.00 Red Bull Air Denmark. Stars Race Anders Bertelsen, 9.55 Formula 1 Soeren Pilmark. Qualifying 1.10 Weatherwatch From Valencia. 3.00 12th IAAF 11.25 Football Athletics 2009 1.25 AFL 2009 5.30 Weatherwatch Richmond v Hawthorn 3.40 Omnisport 4.10 NASCAR

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11.00 Infomercials 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking (G) 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 This Afternoon 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Hot Seat 6.00 NBN News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Friday Night Football St George Illawarra v Brisbane. 9.30 Friday Night Football Wests v Parramatta. 11.30 Late News 12.00 Movie: Missing In Action II – The Beginning (MA15+ 1985) Stars Steven Williams, Soon-Tek Oh, Cosie Costa. 2.00 Movie: Run Ronnie Run! (MAV15+ 2002) Stars David Cross, Bob Odenkirk. 3.30 Infomercials 4.30 Good Morning America

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'The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.' - Samuel Johnson Travelling overseas can give an expanded perspective on the small world we call home, often confined to the workplace and the backyard. We come face to face to face with new cultures, learn new languages and marvel at new things. But you don't even need to go so far to get a refreshing point of view in the Northern Rivers. How long has it been since you trekked to the waterfall up the road or sat on a beach at sunset, letting the waves wash over worries? In Footloose we look at four regions ready to explore: the Far North Coast Hinterland, the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Hinterland, and the Far North Coast. And if you want to go further aﬁeld, we also venture into the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland.

The variety of experiences available in these regions is immense, easily able to satisfy many varying definitions of what is a pleasant holiday. Your idea of a good time may be to sit in a cool café sipping coffee and reading a paper; for others it's the adrenalin rush in a speedboat's wake. In the North Coast Hinterland, for example, you might take time to tour among the little villages, admiring galleries or market stalls. Behind the Gold Coast there are all kinds of camping to be had among rainforest, and once you've had your fill of nature, it's hard to go past the unique wineries. The Gold Coast itself, however, can be synonymous with partying and luxury hotels, if you can tear yourself away from the golden stretches of sand.

Before you set out, plan your itinerary. Make sure you can get to where you want to go comfortably in the time you have without exhausting yourself in the process. It is a holiday, remember? Discuss your trip among friends or family, commit ideas to paper and discover which are realisable dreams and which are better left for other times. We can help you with that. In the following pages we provide you with ideas on where to go and what to do which are sure to help make a holiday special. The feeling of wellbeing will be increased with the knowledge that you're also supporting local industry and enjoying the beauty of our muchacclaimed natural environment.

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There are points on the Far North Coast of New South Wales where you are up so dizzyingly high that, by rotating slowly, you are able to let your eyes travel from Mt Warning to the ocean. This is just one of the reasons for the immense and enduring popularity enjoyed by the region. Stretching from Grafton to the border between New South Wales and Queensland, this most northerly expanse of coast has long been a magnet for surfboard riders attracted by perfect breaks like Angourie, The Pass and Lennox Head. Its diversity ensures that it entices backpackers, holidaying families and sea-changers.

access most people don’t bother but if you do you may have the entire cove to yourself. The Pacific Hotel at Yamba commands one of the most dramatic locations for dining on the whole North Coast, a white-washed building which seems to tip out over the ocean below. Nearby, Angourie is sought out by serious surfers and the Yuraygir National Park which bounds it has wild and wonderful tracks for bushwalking.

Its towns are scattered in between national parks, deserted beaches, rainforests and lush cattle-grazing fields. Considered by some to be among the best in the world, the beautiful beaches often back on to reserves, and the sub-tropical climate means you can even swim in mid-winter. There’s fishing and whale-watching, hang-gliding and scuba diving; there are scenic coastal roads and village markets. And while each small town possesses its own distinctive character, it is undeniably Byron Bay which is considered ‘the jewel in the crown’.

Catch a ferry to Iluka over the other side of the river-mouth north of Yamba and explore the world heritage-listed nature reserve which contains the largest coastal rainforest in New South Wales. At Ballina you can breakfast at The Point restaurant with the glassy Richmond River a croissant’s throw away.

Most of the original hippy settlers from the 60s and 70s have moved inland now, but there is still an ‘alternative’ element – Nag Champa swirling out of doorways, dreadlocks offered on street corners – and apparently one of the highest contingents of yoga practitioners in the world. Chic boutiques, masses of cafes and restaurants, at least four gyms and a Dendy cinema gloss the town with sophistication – though none of these things compares with the exhilarating climb up to the lighthouse. Unless it’s the live music scene. Besides, there are best-kept secrets like Yamba; timeless, unfashionable and sleepy places like Brunswick Heads, Hastings Point and Evans Head; beaches at Broken Head so difficult to

Dolphins may leap. Set on the mouth of the river this port town is ideal for family holidays, and ten minutes south of Lennox Head, whose spectacular coastline seduces professional surfers from all over the world. Ever northward, it is best to turn off the highway at Wooyung, beyond South Golden Beach, and take the coast road which winds picturesquely all the way up to Fingal Head, close to the border. Kingscliff ’s surf club has a verandah overlooking the ocean and an excellent restaurant; its main street is cluttered with stylish boutiques and good cafes. At Hastings Point general store the glorious hamburgers – old-fashioned, bulging patty with all the trimmings in a puffy warm bun – are best devoured over the road under a tree, the river and pelicans before you. The word ‘paradise’ is heard frequently in this part of the world. Over fabulous tapas and a delicate riesling at the Byron Beach Cafe, the sun setting to the lazy roll of late afternoon waves, you might find yourself using it too.

events Tweed Valley Banana Festival Lismore Cup North Coast National Show, Lismore Alstonville Agricultural Show Ballina River Festival Fatherhood Festival Big Scrub Rainforest Day Byron Bay Lighthouse Run Summer of Cycling

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Away from the coast, another world opens up. The undulating landscape of the hinterland throws up ever-changing vistas: orchards and forests, farmlands and national parks; perhaps that partly explains why artists are drawn here. Pick a road, any road, and you will wind up somewhere totally enchanting, a perfect picnic spot or a hidden waterfall at the end of a brambly walking track. The lush and fertile volcanic soil hydrated by regular rainfalls offers up coffee, macadamia nuts, avocados, pecans and bananas and the various farmers’ markets are there to showcase them.

Mount Warning itself – the last remnant of the extinct volcano’s central core – is worth a climb, although you should start early in the morning. At 1,156 metres its peak is the first part of mainland Australia to be touched by the morning sun. The round- trip trek takes about five hours and is utterly intoxicating. Heading southward, the dramatic mountainscape and towering, majestic rocks rear up wherever you look.

Soaring up above the plains is Mount Warning from whence the rich soil has over the centuries spread. It is also responsible for the most spectacular National Parks, World Heritage-listed reserves, state forests and mountain The town of Nimbin is a blast from lookouts whose panoramic views stretch the Aquarius past with its fascinating museum and its Hemp Embassy. Nearby, all the way to the coast. the pretty village called The Channon Here you will still find remnants of the was birthplace for the weekend market ‘alternative’ culture that once inhabited culture now spread throughout the entire Byron Bay in villages like Uki and The region; its Sunday market is generallyy Channon, which seem almost frozen in h considered to be the best. Newrybar with time. There are retreats plunged down d secluded tracks, and luxury wilderness its galleries, Eltham with its old pub and B&B’s where whip birds will waken you for Pecan Pantry and beautiful Bangalow – a gourmet breakfast. Craft shops and city style in a country tow – all possess a tiny art galleries exhibit the talent of local sleepy English countryside charm you’lll artisans and country restaurants are find hard to leave. Out to the foothillss tucked away in unlikely corners. Or you of the Great Divide you will continue to o can compose your own picnic based discover treasures to make your spiritt on the little produce stalls which dot the soar. region: frilly lettuces here, a tumble of citrus there. Be patient and you may even spott n a Platypus at the Rocky Creek Dam in Murwillumbah is a pretty town with nearby Dunoon. The beautiful village off heritage buildings; it flanks the Tweed h Federal is a great family place. With River and rises up into the hills, nearly s quaint jewellery gallery & wood creations every street presenting a view of showroom. mountain, river or valley. Its superb gallery, the Tweed Regional Gallery, has regularly changing exhibitions and a slick cafe. Nearby Stokers Siding boasts a little pottery outlet, great for gifts – as is the gallery upstairs in the general store at Burringbar which features a fascinating array of locally produced arts and crafts.

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Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music

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Cedarville House

Eternity Springs

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Is the perfect place for a large family or 4 couples to enjoy the beauty of the Byron Bay Hinterland village of Federal. There are 3 pavilions carefully decorated with ﬁne Asian inspired furnishings and decor. Imagine being greeted everyday by beautiful lorikeets. The occasional sighting of koalas are not rare and perched in the trees sit the resident tawny frogmouth owls.

Let Eternity Springs Art Farm B&B work nature’s magic on you! This magniﬁcent home is a self contained 4 bedroom fully functional and equipped heritage cottage with wrap around verandahs and a welcoming open ﬁreplace.

Why waste your carbon footprint to travel far, when there is magic to be found in The Channon. Set on 20 undulating acres, Eternity Springs offers an inspired and natural environment for retreats. Take time for a mind, body, spirit lift; get lost at the secluded waterfall… ﬁnd yourself in the labyrinth; graze on over 20 different subtopical fruits in season… enjoy yoga and meditation in ‘Heaven’; ﬁnd inspiration in the well resourced art studio… or just hang in a verandah hammock and soak up nature in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Stay in a variety of individual, creative accommodation; treat yourselves to the privacy of the self contained luscious Lotus Cabin; or to the farmstay rooms with ensuites; if you’re on a budget the Cubby Cabins will be for you. Our facilities offer comfort and value for up to 18 people (more in tents), plenty of spaces for gatherings of family and friends or for workshop facilitators.

4 queen bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 3 single loft beds. 3 bathrooms, 3 lounges (with TV/DVD) and newly ﬁtted kitchen

The house is set on 30 acres in the beautiful countryside near the village of Dunoon, the macadamia capital of Australia. With its generous front and back verandahs, Cedarville would make an ideal artists retreat for a group who would’nt have to go far to ﬁnd enchanting subjects. Cedarville is 10 minutes to Rocky Creek Dam, Minyon Falls and the rainforests of the far north coast of New South Wales, a bird watching and bushwalkers paradise. Also just 30 minutes to the magic of Byron Bay, where you can spend the day soaking up the atmosphere, or visit our areas unique markets for great local produce and gifts while being entertained by the varied performers. The nearest main town is Lismore, home to people living alternate lifestyles, artists, painters, potters, wood turners and other craft work. The beautiful countryside, sub tropical rainforests, and abundant nature all year round has provided the perfect environment for artisans to thrive. Lismore these days is full of art galleries and craft centres.

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contact Robin 02 6687 5164

483 Tuntable Creek Rd, The Channon 6688 6385

Enjoy a dip in the pool by day or relax in the shade of your own private spot on the wrap around verandah. By night make homemade pizza in the courtyard to eat in the Balinese Hut whilst you wonder at the stars.

ph: 6688 4202 or 0432 479 522

Nuwarra Eliya

Toolond Plantation

Manara Retreat

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Nestled on hilltops in the picturesque village of Goonengerry sits Nuwarra Eliya. By day you can overlook the Nightcap Range forest and the luminous stars by night. With scenic drives to and from every direction you can be sure your stay will remain private and peaceful. When you wake up to the early morning mist your elevated view will make you feel like you’re high above the clouds and the perfect view of the evening sunset will take your breath away. This fully self contained, one bedroom cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway. For more information and to book your stay please visit the website or contact Cheryl & Peter on 6684 9234.

www.nuwarra.com 36 Main Rd, Goonenegerry 6684 9234

Toolond Plantation is a most unique country holiday location.

Self-contained guesthouse accommodation for up to 8 people and children and pets are most welcome. Boasting magniﬁcent views of the mountains and escarpments of Main Arm Valley, 20mins west of Mullumbimby with extended views to the ocean. The property has spring fed gullies and creeks, waterfalls, rainforest and scenic walking trails. The native gardens, abundance of wildlife and the rural setting create a natural, eco-friendly environment. Enjoy the comforts of a warm, clean and homely 3 bedroom house (3.5 AAA rating) which easily accommodates up to 8 people. The house is spacious with 2 verandahs, is fully self-contained with all cooking facilities, 3 way bathroom, laundry, TV, DVD, fans, BBQ and a cosy log ﬁre. A place to just relax, unwind and rejuvenate and an ideal spot for locals to come with family and friends.

Maybe it’s time for a break. Set in the picturesque rolling hills of Goonengerry Manara is a spacious, comfortable, private 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage with full kitchen, laundry and broadband facilities. Wake to the sound of birdsong, breakfast on the sunny terrace, with glorious garden and forest views. Take a stroll and smell the ﬂowers. Surrounded by nature, where time moves at a more back pace, still stone’s throw from laid b laid bac ackk pa pace ce,, yo you u ar are e st stil illl on only ly a ssto tone ne’ss tthr hrow ow ffro rom m fantastic beaches, restaturants markets. fant fa ntas astitic c be beac ache hess, rres esta tatu tura rant ntss an and d ma mark rket etss. Byron Bay, Minyon Falls, Crystal Castle By yro ron n Ba Bay y, M Min inyo y n Fa yo Fall llss, tthe he C Cry ryyst stal al C Cas astltle e an and d th the e friendly township Mullumbimby close by. frie fr iend ndly ly tow towns nshi hip p of M Mul ullu lumb mbim imby by a are re a allll c clo lose se b by y.

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The gallery carries functional and decorative pieces by resident potter Bob Connery, plus a wide range of other ceramics, glass, paintings, jewellery, cards and craft items from the very best local artists. Open 7 days 9:30am - 5pm

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The Castle on the Hill B&B

3-5 Brisbane St. Murwillumbah 02 6672 2216 (next door to Regent Cinema & Escape Coffee lounge & Gallery)

Internationally acclaimed artists, Robert Pope, Robert Todonai and Irene Brown invite you to their magnificent stone castle set in the beautiful Tweed Valley with views dominated by the majestic Mt Warning.

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When the notion of a getaway involves not only relaxation but an element of cosmopolitanism, glitz and downright fun then the Gold Coast is your destination. From Coolangnatta in the south up to South Stradbroke Island in the north, it unscrolls into 70km of beaches and a surreal landscape of highrise architecture which rears up from them. The earliest surveyed town was Southport near the top of the stretch, settled in 1869 and known at the time as Nerang Creek Heads. It was renamed Southport in 1875 after the English seaside resort town and by 1890 had become the place for the social set, largely because of its stunning views and perfect weather. Accordingly, the Council encouraged it to flourish with the development of swimming baths and a theatre, kiosks and side-show amusements. The real tourism boom began in 1925 when firstly a coastal road was built between Brisbane and Southport and then Jim Cavill built the Surfers Paradise Hotel slightly south, in an area known as Elston which was later to become Surfers Paradise. With the increasing reliability of automobile technology in the 1930’s the number of holidaymakers continued to grow and by the end of the 1940’s the entire area had turned into a vastly popular holiday destination. In fact, when you are there, it is difficult to know who are the locals and who are the tourists; there is this feeling that everyone is, like you, there on holiday, shopping in the boutiques and swimming at the beautiful beaches and dining in the restaurants. None of that dense high-rise development can take away from the sheer gorgeousness of those beaches – 21 of which are patrolled. At Southport the permanent sand-spit separates the Broadwater from the Pacific Ocean; there is also the astonishing Versace Hotel and Sea World. (Worlds are a particular feature of the Gold Coast.) Main Beach begins one of the area’s most popular walks and its bathing pavillion is historic. Tedder Avenue several streets back is wall-to-wall smart restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Surfers Paradise should be avoided during Schoolies Week but otherwise promises, then delivers, a seamless flow of pleasures – from the minute you

leave your tall fancy hotel, cross the road to the sparkling beach for a swim, spend the afternoon shopping after a light little lunch, browse in a gallery or two, repair to your hotel for sauna and spa then head out into the evening for cocktails, dinner, and even dancing if the adrenalin is still with you. The parkland at Broadbeach continues the beachside walk you will need to do to compensate for your golden excesses and the fact that here too proliferate the eateries and drinkeries. By Mermaid Beach and Palm Beach there’s a subtle shift to the air, a sleepier air and a more ‘locals’ feel. There’s Burleigh, Miami, Nobby Beach, Currumbin, Kirra and Coolangatta and there you are, back at the border. Sunset drinks on the Observation Deck of the Q1, seventy seven floors up one of the tallest residential buildings in the world, could be a quintessentially Gold Coast experience, especially at full moon when you can gaze out through the glass which separates you and look it in its lunar eye.

cellar. It is an industry ever-increasing in popularity and significance for the region, so much so that there is even a wine trail throughout the hinterland with vineyard tours you can join in order to follow it. Further down is Lamington National Park, 200 square kilometres of majestic ranges, subtropical rainforest, gorges and caves, waterfalls and pools. And more of those dramatic views which take your breath away. Springbrook National Park contains the Natural Arch where it is possible, if you feel brave, to swim in the invigorating waters beneath the waterfall. There are glow-worms at nightfall.

in spring. There are apple orchards and lavender farms, and there are more award-winning wineries; the area is, to be sure, considered Queensland’s premier wine region. And if all that bush-walking and mountain-climbing hasn’t succeeded in restoring, reviving and rejuvenating you then maybe a glass of cabernet sauvignon from the Bungawarra Wines cellar door will do the trick.

To sustain you, as you feel your busy life melt away, are cafes and restaurants dotted throughout this lush region. The hinterland communities were founded on farming and gourmet food producers abound: you will find avocados and grapes and rhubarb, chocolate and fudge and cheese, coffee and nuts. Roadside stalls and historic pubs vie with French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Indian and Thai restaurants, often located at lookouts with more of those astonishing views. Two main towns include Mudgeeraba – which boasts a fresh food market – and Nerang. The former is set at the base of the Tallai Hills and hosts, every first Saturday of the month, a popular village fair with When it all gets too much it might just stalls and entertainment. be time to head upward and inland. o begins to Find some mountains where the clean Which sharp air will clear your mind, distill your sound busy again! e When it might be thoughts and soothe your soul. PHOTOS BY JEFF DAWSON time to head in-Behind the brash and hectic pulse of stead to the Granite e the Gold Coast, a mere half hour ’s Belt for more injec-drive away, is the wonderland of the tions of nature. Partt hinterland. Towering 600 metres high is of the Great Divid-Tamborine Mountain whose township ing Ranges in South h is the region’s pivot, it is surrounded East Queensland, itt by nine spectacular national parks. is cool high countryy Walking gear, then, must be packed south of the Darling g Jet Sprint Boat Races September 19-12 in order not to miss out on trails and Downs and north off tracks which will bring you out to the New England d Wind in the Willows astonishing lookouts, waterfalls, plants Tablelands. The pre-that have been growing there for dominantly by Goat Track Theatre Company September 21-27 granite e millions of years, rare native bird- and rocks which compose e wildlife, rainforest canopies and picnic its landscape distin-Craft Extravaganza spots. There is no hurry at all. Better guish the area and d Christmas Affair Oct 8-11 still, you can stay for a night or a week give it, of course, itss (or forever): there are well-equipped name. Forest Weekend Oct 30 - Nov 1 camping grounds and lodges, family holiday homes and luxury retreats. Breathtakingly beau-Bird Week November 1-8 The town’s streets are lined with trees tiful wild flowers – 0 and there are boutiques, galleries and there are at least 800 restaurants with a slowed-down villagey species of plants, in-feel. There are award-wining wineries in cluding orchids, rockk the surrounding districts where you can roses, native blue-e indulge in tastings or just stock up your bells – burst into life

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Pamper yourself with a stay at the splendid Springbrook Mountain Manor. This exclusive 41/2 star rated English Tudor Boutique hotel is located in the glorious Gold Coast Hinterland, in the heart of the World Heritage listed National park, only 45 minutes from Broadbeach and 75 minutes from Brisbane.

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It only takes 10 minutes to drive half a million miles away from the neon, high rise and glitz of the Gold Coast deep into the magical heart of Currumbin Valley.

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One of the most enchanting and romantic sanctuaries in Australia. Located in a region known for its world heritage rainforests, on top of pristine Tamborine Mountain and perched on a cliff with views stretching over 80 km to the coast and beyond. The Escarpment is the perfect destination to rediscover romance in our unique sanctuary. Each villa has 5m high vaulted timber ceilings, sandstone walls, cedar ďŹ&#x201A;oors, sunken lounge rooms, log ďŹ replaces, 4 poster king-size canopy beds, decadently large spa baths and private balconies. Enjoy a glass of complimentary welcoming bubbly and chocolates in the beautiful Guanaba Lodge with its gigantic stone ďŹ replace and picturesque views of the rainforest and river. Meander in our 4 acres of landscaped gardens and discover our cliff views and gazebo overlooking the Guanaba river and waterfall. Indulge in any of our 14 different massages in the dedicated spa pavilion or put your feet up in our exclusive gold class cinema. In the evening we can provide a delicious home cooked dinner delivered direct to your front door and in the mornings after a peaceful sleep surrounded by the sounds of nature enjoy a sumptuous complimentary 4 course breakfast for two. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and magical experience in this unique mountain retreat.

A Bed & Breakfast rate of $190 per couple per night midweek or $210 per night weekends not only includes accommodation in luxury airconditioned suites and a continental breakfast, but also golf, tennis, croquet, spa, sauna, trail walks and much, much more. Drinks in the famous One Legged Duck Tavern/bar followed by dinner in the Manors restaurant could complete your perfect day. Two night midweek and weekend accommodation/dinner/breakfast packages also available. And by the way, the Manor specialises in weddings and conferences too.

Enveloped in a natural rainforest amphitheatre and set by the pure palm fringed waters of Currumbin Creek are the two, two warmly inviting adobe and timber cottages of Cottages on the Creek. The cottages front an emerald garden oasis best viewed from the private timber decked verandah with bbq and Mexican ďŹ replace and inside is everything you need for a totally self-catered stay, with open plan lounge, kitchen and deluxe double spa and master queen bedroom. And in this temple of nature, where better then to indulge in a Hawaiian temple-style massage unwind. Creek mass ma ssag age e to truly ttru ruly ly u unw nwin ind. d. Cottages Cot C otta tage gess on the the C Cre reek ek are are the the perfect perf pe rfec rf ectt getaway ec g ta ge tawa wayy wh wa when en yyou ou can can have hav h ave av e it all all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the the delights del d elig el ig ght htss restaurants of Gold Gol Gol old d Coast Coas Co astt beaches, as beac be ache ac hess, rres he esta es taur ta uran ur ants an ts and and shopping ssho hopp ho ppin pp ing in g and and serenity, the th e se sere reni nitity ty, peace p ac pe ace e and and majesty majje ma jest sty ty off the tth he rainforest. he raiinf nfor for ores estt. es t. You You dog. can ca n even even take tak ake ke yo yyour ur d dog og g. Visit website www.cottagesonthecreek.com.au Vi sit si it ou ourr we web bsit bsit bs ite e ww www w.co w.co cott ttag tt ages ag eson es onth on thec th ecre ec reek k.c .com com.a .au au ring 55330 and an d to ďŹ ďŹ n nd d ou outt mo more re rrin ing g Ka Kate te on on 07 07)) 55 5533 330 0 44 449 9 or email relax@cottagesonthecreek.com.au

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Avocado Sunset B&B

Pethers Retreat

Vineyard Cottages

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Avocado Sunset Bed and Breakfast is a romantic retreat catering for couples, overlooking the verdant Canungra Valley out to the Great Dividing Range beyond.

Hidden at the end of a long winding driveway, Pethers Rainforest Retreat is the ultimate in luxury.

There are four themed, queen bedded rooms, and each one is a different experience. Sip champagne in the huge double spa while watching the sunset in the west at the end of a perfect day on the mountain. Not far away are many great restaurants, the award winning cheese factory, the distillery, wineries and the new Mount Tamborine Brewery. Gallery Walk is just around the corner. If hiking is your passion, we are within walking distance to Witches Falls National Park, but if you prefer something a little less strenuous, visit the new, magniďŹ cent Skywalk. At sunset, sip champagne on the deck and watch the sky perform its magic. Listen to sounds of the bush as you drift off to sleep. Awake to the song of the rare Albert Lyrebird or the Kookaburra laughing in another day. Enjoy a magniďŹ cent breakfast along with your fellow guests. In the winter, snuggle beside the log ďŹ re either in your room or in the beautiful guest lounge. A massage can be arranged and you can order a romantic dinner platter to enjoy in the privacy of your room. Relax in the peace and tranquillity of Avocado Sunset â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you just will not want to leave but like many of our guests, you can come back again and again.

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Past Brisbane and up the Bruce Highway is the turn-off to this fertile region. The Glasshouse Mountains soar steep-sidedly into the clouds, endlessly visible; the motorway curves around and takes you from Caloundra through to Noosa Heads past white-sanded beaches ever more beautiful. Here there are more national parks than in any other region of Queensland. Boutique dining and designer shopping, art galleries and stylish bars attract sophisticated travellers and international tourists. Inland, the Blackall Range offers up villages with a nostalgic rural charm such as Montville and Maleny which feature wineries and cheese factories, weekly markets, arts and crafts and a generous array of accommodation in the form of B&B’s, retreats, boutique guest houses and cottages. Stunning scenery, rainforests and waterfalls are all there to be Ginger explored. There’s the Ging nger er Factory Facto tory ry at Yandina whose

glorious grounds are profuse with exotic flowering ginger varieties; the Spirit House nearby for dinner, Asianstyle, in tropical gardens around a tranquil pond where the only sounds are bubbling waterfalls and wind-chimes. Beneath heritage-listed fig trees the Eumundi Markets, held every Wednesday and Saturday, is considered one of Australia’s leading tourist attractions and boasts more than 600 stalls.

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Share the magic Set amid 400 acres of forest and native grassland, this exclusive hideaway estate only 8km from Mapleton, offers a unique blend of seclusion and silence. Here you can discover the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in all its natural beauty. Accommodation is available in three self-contained forest cottages, each nestled in its own landscaped garden, with expansive views. Or you might like to stay in the fully restored Lighthouse Lodge, which has four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom, three with claw baths. Sitting room, and private balconies with superb views. The Lodge has a fully equipped kitchen. Tennis, mountain bikes, and boule are available for guests. Specially marked walks though-out the estate are there for you to explore. Enjoy breakfast on your private balcony as part of your package, and allow us to give you what you desire most. Peace and relaxation, the simple pleasure of having time on your hands. Talk to us about your wedding plans. Our open-air Pavilion, surround by manicured lawn and gardens, is available for receptions.

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6.00 Sunrise 9.00 Morning Show (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Desolation Canyon (M) Stars Patrick Duffy, Stacy Keach, David Rees Snell. 2.00 All Saints (M) 3.00 Auction House (G) 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) Rpt. 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven and Prime News 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 7.30 The Amazing Race (PG) 8.30 TV Burb (M) 9.00 Double Take (M) 9.30 My Name Is Earl (PG) 10.00 Scrubs (PG) 10.30 Family Guy (M) 11.00 American Dad (M) 11.30 That 70’s Show (PG) 12.00 Room For Improvement (R) 12.30 Infomercials

6.00 Ten Early News 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 9am With David And Kim 11.00 Ten News 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook (PG) 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Friends (G) 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) Rpt. 6.30 Neighbours (G) Rpt. 7.00 The 7pm Project (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) 8.30 Rush (M) 9.30 Burn Notice (M) 10.30 Late News and Sports Tonight 11.15 Late Show With David Letterman 12.00 Eureka (M) 1.00 Infomercials (PG) 5.00 Religion to 6am (PG). Prime HD program as above except: And God’s message shall 12.00 Dateline NBC 12.45 Yindi – The Last not be delivered on TV to Koala? (G) 1.30 Harry’s Practice 2.00 The insomniacs by a sweaty man Great Outdoors (G) 3.00 Kid’s Programs in a polyester suit 4.00 Room For Improvement ➟ 12.00

11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 The Big Bang Theory 1.30 Aliens In America 2.30 The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Teen Titans 5.00 Xiaolin Showdown 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6.30 Bewitched 6.00 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 TMZ 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Dog The Bounty Hunter 9.30 Neighbours At War 10.30 Bad Lads Army 11.30 Just Shoot Me 12.00 Ellen Degeneres 1.00 Aria Music Show

6.00 ABC News 5.30am to 6.00pm Breakfast World News 9.00 Business Today In Various 9.30 Asia Pacific Languages News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 World News 4.30 The Cook 7.35 Insight (PG) And The Chef 8.35 UEFA 2009/ Moments (G) 2010 Playoffs 4.40 The Kitchen Job 11.30 Decadence: (G) Education (M) 5.30 Time Team (G) Considers the 6.30 Scrapheap undervaluing of Challenge a broad ‘western’ 7.20 Mr Bean education in 7.30 The Royal Today modern Australia. 8.00 The Re12.05 WeatherWatch Inventors (G) Overnight 8.30 Sin City Law 9.25 The Baby Borrowers (M) 10.20 Paparazzi (M) 11.15 Eataolics (G) 12.15 Close

6.00 Red Bull Air Race 8.00 NASCAR 9.00 Motorsport 10.00 ANZ Netball Finals 12.00 Athletix 12.30 Transworld Sport 1.30 Tread BMX 2.00 Omnisport 2.30 CIty2Surf 4.00 Powerboating 4.30 Omnisport 5.00 ITU Triathlon From Yokohama. 7.30 Body & Brain Overhaul 8.00 High Five 8.30 Pro Bull Riding 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 Poker 11.00 ASP Surfing 12.00 Sports Tonight 12.20 Omnisport 12.50 AFL 2009 Carlton v Melbourne 2.50 ITU Triathlon 5.30 Major League Baseball

All programs G or PG unless otherwise classified

5.30 Today 6.00 ABC News 6.00am to 6.00pm World News 9.00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne Breakfast In Various (PG) 9.00 Business Today Languages 11.00 Infomercials 9.30 Asia Pac News 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 10.00 Kids’ Programs 6.30 World News 1.00 The View (PG) talk show. 4.30 The Einstein 7.30 As It Happened 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) Factor (G) (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking (G) 5.00 The Cook And 8.30 UEFA 2009/ 3.30 Kids’ Programs The Chef (G) 2010 Playoffs 4.30 Afternoon News 5.30 ABC Fora 10.00 Movie: Offside 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Scrapheap (PG 2006) Iran. 5.30 Hot Seat Challenge Stars Sima 6.00 NBN News 7.20 Mr Bean Mobarak-shahi, 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 The Royal Today Shayesteh Irani, 7.30 Getaway (PG) 8.00 Spicks And Ayda Sadeqi, 8.30 20 to 1 (M) Specks (PG) Safar Samandar, 9.30 The Footy Show (M) 8.30 The Librarians Mohammed-Reza (M) 11.00 Late News Gharebagh. 11.30 AFL Footy Show 9.00 How Not To Live 12.05 Weatherwatch1 1.30 Seinfeld (M) Your Life 2.00 Informercials 9.30 United States Of Tara (M) 10.00 Ideal (M) 10.30 Billable Hours (M) 11.00 Modern Toss (MA) 11.25 Very Small Business (M)

6.00 Major League Baseball 8.30 This Week In Baseball 9.00 GWC Golf From Ohio 10.00 ANZ Netball Finals 12.00 Mecum Auctions 1.00 Sports Unlimited 2.00 Omnisport 2.30 Body & Brain Overhaul 3.00 Patagonia Sur 4.30 Omnisport 5.00 Major League Baseball 7.30 Thursday Night Live 9.00 Xtreme Paintball 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 UFC Wired 11.00 Boxing 12.00 Sports Tonight 12.20 Omnisport 12.50 AFL 2009 2.50 Major League Baseball 5.30 ANZ Netball

All programs G or PG unless otherwise classified

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne (PG) 11.00 Bio-Magnetics (G) 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show (PG) 1.00 The View (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking (G) 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Afternoon News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (G) 5.30 Hot Seat (G) 6.00 NBN News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Australia’s Perfect Couple (PG) 8.30 RPA (PG) 8.45 Lotto 9.00 The Gift (M) 9.30 Without A Trace (M) 10.30 Without A Trace (M) 11.30 Late News 12.00 Gilmore Girls (PG) 1.00 Entertainment Tonight 1.30 Informercials 5.00 Early Morning News

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6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Teen Titans 8.00 Xiaolin Showdown 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ

11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Dog The Bounty Hunter 1.00 Neighbours At War 2.00 Bad Lads Army (M) 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Teen Titans 5.00 Xiaolin Showdown 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6.30 Bewitched 6.00 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 TMZ 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Survivor 9.30 The Bachelor 10.30 The Bachelorette 11.30 Just Shoot Me 12.00 Ellen Degeneres 1.00 Aria Music Show

6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Teen Titans 8.00 Xiaolin Showdown 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ

11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Survivor 1.00 The Bachelor 2.00 The Bachelorette 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Teen Titans 5.00 Xiaolin Showdown 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6.30 Bewitched 6.00 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 TMZ 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Terminator (M) 9.30 Fringe (M) 10.30 Eleventh Hour (M) 11.30 Just Shoot Me 12.00 Ellen Degeneres 1.00 Aria Music Show

6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Camp Lazlo 8.00 Ed, Edd N Eddy 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ

11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Terminator (M) 1.00 Fringe (M) 2.00 Eleventh Hour (M) 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Camp Lazlo 4.30 Ed, Edd N Eddy 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 TMZ 8.00 Seinfeld (G) 8.30 The Gossip Girl (M) 9.30 Moonlight (M) 10.30 The Hills 11.30 Just Shoot Me 12.00 Ellen Degeneres 1.00 Aria Music Show

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6.00 Aria Music Show 7.00 The Nanny 7.30 Teen Titans 8.00 Xiaolin Showdown 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ

All programs G or PG unless otherwise classified

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6.00 One Week At A Time 7.00 NASCAR 9.30 I Fish 10.00 Netball Finals 12.00 Major League Baseball 3.00 Major League Baseball 3.30 Omnisport 4.00 One Week At A Time 5.00 AFL 2009 Richmond v Hawthorn 7.15 Formula 1 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 NASCAR 12.00 Sports Tonight 12.15 Omnisport 12.45 Major League Baseball 3.15 Superboxer

(G) 3.00 Kid’s Programs 4.00 Room For Improvement (G) ➟ 12.30 Dateline NBC (PG) 1.30 A Country Practice (G)

4.30 SeaChange (PG) Rpt. 7.00 UEFA Champions League 5.30 The New Inventors (G) Rpt. 2009/2010 Playoffs 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 World News in various 11.00 Dynasties (G) languages. 11.30 Two In The Top End (PG) 4.00 The Journal 12.00 Midday Report 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 12.30 Journey Of Life 5.30 Futbol Mundial 1.30 Collectors (G) Rpt. 6.00 Global Village: Nievre 2.00 The Bill (PG) 6.30 World News Australia 3.00 Kids’ Programs 7.30 My Family Feast: The 6.00 World’s Greenest Homes Congolese (G) New food 6.50 Australia’s Heritage series. 7.00 ABC News 8.00 Costa’s Garden Odyssey (G) 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.30 ADbc New quiz show. 8.00 Catalyst 9.00 Dave In The Life: Sex 8.30 The Suicide Tourist (M) Worker (MA) 9.30 Q&A 9.30 World News 10.30 Lateline & Lateline Business 10.00 UEFA Champions League 11.30 Live At The Basement: Ben 2009/2010 Highlights Lee (M) 11.00 Oz (MA) 12.25 Wildside (M) 12.05 Swordsmen Of The Passes: 1.15 Movie: The Flying Irishman SLowpoke (M) China. (G 1939) Stars Douglas 1.40 Weatherwatch Corrigan, Paul Kelly. 2.25 Movie: Stagecoach Kid (G 1949) Stars Tim Holt. 3.25 Stories From A Children’s Hospital (PG) 3.55 The Glass House (M, R)

6.00 Major League Baseball 9.00 Motorsport 9.30 Transworld 10.30 Body & Brain Overhaul 11.00 ITU Triathlon From London. 1.30 Powerboating 2.00 Omnisport 2.30 Australian Rally 3.30 Sports Unlimited 4.30 Major League Baseball 7.00 Baseball 7.30 One Week At A Time 8.35 Andra PRO 9.35 Sports Tonight 10.05 Football 11.05 Motorsport 12.05 Sports Tonight 12.20 Omnisport 12.50 One Week At A Time 1.55 AFL 2009 RIchmond v Hawthorn 4.10 First Ascent

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freebies We have one more double pass to see Sean Choolburra headlining at Currumbin RSL’s Sidesplitting Comedy on Thursday at 7.30pm. The gig has a stellar line up with Mark McConville and Mandy Nolan also on board. Email gigs@ echo.net.au with subject header ‘side splitters’.

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one for the ladeez” in the title track, it has a genuine warmth and reminds me of the tough gentleness of the sadly lost Jesse Younan.’

Neily There I remember being 10 years old and being in love with Neil Diamond. Sure he would have been arrested if he’d reciprocated, but I felt an instant connection with his passionate rocking ballads. For those who love a bit of Mr Diamond but can’t get the real thing, get the next best thing: Canadian impersonator Bobby Bruce. The Adelaide Advertiser said: THE FUMES AT THE ‘He not only mimics the great COOLANGATTA HOTEL FRIDAY Neil Diamond to a tee but also implants some of his own piza bass player. Trust me, the zazz and style, a combination Hearing Fumes Fumes are smokin’. Music The Fumes have a new album Australia Guide was equally as so clever and disarming that it brought the house down.’ out, and it’s garnering some impressed: ‘This is a fine work- Direct from Las Vegas, Bobby attention with an impressive ing class rock, blue collar guitar Bruce stars as Neil Diamond in number of stunning reviews. and drums that is as honest as Nearly Neil, an international Sundancer has had people talk- a five year old child. High City ing, and in response to the live Lights Is a song of another time, tribute to the incredible Neil shows the boys are back on the an era when Australian bands– Diamond, live in the Stardust Room at Seagulls on Friday at road again with a show at The both indie and commercial 8pm. The critically-acclaimed Coolangatta Hotel on Friday. – were revered for their Lack Bobby Bruce masters the full Read the band’s press and of presentation, while Never Diamond with classics such you may wonder how a mere Gonna Get Back Home is a beer as Crunchy Granola Suite, Holy, two-piece can garner so much and piano soaked ballad… Holy, Love on the Rocks, Desiree, hype and histrionics. But in its finest moments reveal The Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and the case of geetar-slinger and Fumes as a band capable of Sweet Caroline. Nearly Neil is a mighty-bearded vocalist Steve a great next record. ‘ And the sensational tribute to one of Merry and drumming prodigy Sydney Morning Herald just the true fathers of America’s Joel Battersby, the gushing is couldn’t get enought: ‘This with good reason. The Weekend Sydney duo can kick more arse. musical landscape. Tickets: $18 members, $20 nonAustralian wrote: ‘The Fumes At times it’s like they’ve taken members. Book online at www. play sweaty, dirty man blues on bovver duties for all parts seagullsclub.com.au or call 07 amid jolts of rock that lurch of your body and maybe a wall 5587 9033. and veer between metal and, or two. Herd-fisted blues rock say, the Kings Of Leon. How is the go in scorchers like Slay Chairman of the can just two men make such The Liar but that’s not the only a racket and sound at once so Broad ingredient with a touch of the fat and tight? Best ask heavily garage and the delta, some Broadfoot are playing at The beared vocalist Steve Merry. swaggering Beats Of Bourbon Tumbulgum Tavern this SatHe’ll say he and drummer Joel style. And they can play nice urday night. With home town Battersby have it goin’ on, and so that even if you recognise hero – Matt ‘Crazy Crab’ Cleary that they’ve never considered a touch of “here’s the quiet featuring on guitar (known so

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availfor his excellent use of av able stage space) there won’t be a dull moment. Playing a hedonistic mix of rock n roll covers and originals that will have you dancing if you have the inclination, the show kicks off at 8.30pm.

Mick on Salt

Mick McHugh brings his salted originals to Salt Bar on on Sunday at 1pm. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting him, in 2008 Mick released two EPs, sang with Australian Idol winner Damien Leith, opened for Ozzie icon Tex Dubbly Troubly Perkins, played the Fatherhood Lovers of reggae will rejoice Fest, the inaugural Green Fest when Brazilian rock/funk/regand was short listed for songgae band Dubbly liven up the writing in the Oz Songwriters Lounge Bar at Coolangatta Association contest. Mick’s Sands Hotel on Sunday. Sure music has been descibed by to evoke the loving vibes of the media as ‘positive and uplifting’. best rasta music with enough Whether it’s heart touching funk to get your ass shaking ballads or uptempo fun, Mick like a wet labrador. From 5pm. delivers his songs with his heart on his sleeve.

Big Band in Tweed

The very popular Northern Rivers Big Band will appear at Tweed Ultima Function Centre at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets at only $15 a pop for a sensational 2 hour (plus) show featuring this 18 piece big band playing the originals including In the Mood, American Patrol. Moonlight Serenade and all the favourites. Led by Gold Coast musician Roger Munsie, the band will take patrons on a world music tour. These very experienced musicians know what audiences want, and are sure to deliver! Phone 5599 3500 for bookings. Seats are limited.

A Passion for Latin Chukale is one of Australia’s finest Afro Cuban Salsa bands. In just two years this Brisbane based outfit has developed an extensive and enthusiastic following with the Latin community and the broader community of dance enthusiasts from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Chukale was born during a Brissie summer as an 11-piece with two vocalists and dancers. Tika Roberte and Maygualida Rodriguez make the band

Blinded by Lemons Reaching deep into the big bag of classics, Blind Lemon channel Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, and Willie Dixon to modern blues hits from John Poppers, Eric Clapton and Johnny Lang. Enjoy their arsenel of rockin’ tunes at the Cabarita Beach Sports Club on Friday.

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gal. Internationally acclaimed country singer living right in Mullumbimby! Who would have guessed. Anyone with a pair of RM Williams, with a love of country and tipping the hat should find themselves at the Court House in Mullumbimby on Saturday for the Hoedown Ball. Featuring Clelia Adams and River Valley Express.

Ring of Confidence How do you tell a story in four minutes? It’s not easy. And try doing it without words. Harder still. Although listen to Decoder Ring, and the Sydney outfit makes this seemingly daunting task appear as a dream. An edgy yet upbeat, propulsive technicolour dream, that is. Then there’s the cinematic tone. It’s hard to escape mention of cinema when it comes to Decoder Ring, creating – as the outfit did – the exquisite accompaniment to the acclaimed Australian film Somersault (2004), which also became the group’s breakthrough release. But it’s not just the film connection which evokes the cinematic description. Decoder Ring is thought of as cinematic because it truly is – a group which creates the sort of music that paints landscapes. Like sitting in a dark room watching a favourite cult film, you’re enveloped; senses overwhelmed. Decoder Ring are something to see, when they play the Hotel Great Northern, Byron this Thursday.

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BUDGIE APPEAR WITH PHIL EMMANUEL AT THE COOLANGATTA HOTEL NOVEMBER 28

BLIND LEMON AT CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB FRIDAY unforgettable. The brass section is Conservatorium trained laying down groove over a driving rhythm section. This talented and highly professional ensemble infect

the Buddha Bar, Byron on Saturday with a genuine Latin passion!

Hoe Down Ball Clelia Adams is one hell of a

of movement regardless of age and ability. ‘Awareness Through Movement workshops can produce an astounding change in the mind and body, used to reduce pain, increase flexibility and disorganise our bodily patterns of stress and the experience of stress itself. Like learning to ride a bike, when you ‘get it’ you have it for good.’ Peter Binns, Director of the Australian Feldenkrais Centre in Melbourne and a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner with over 20 years experience. Gold Coast Arts Centre from 11am on Saturday. Bookings to 07 5588 4000.

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Budgie Boy In a giant double header for lovers of rock, Budgie and Phil Emmanuel are on their 2009 Aussie tour – they perform at the Coolangatta Hotel on Saturday November 28. Tickets are on sale now.

That tastes Uki The gorgeous, the freaky and the fabulous will be gathering at Uki Hall on September 12 for the Ukitopia costume party and feast. This is your chance to renew your annual membership or purchase your new membership at the door. Only $10. They only ask that you do your bit and bring a plate of food to add to the feast table.

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Corridors of Power

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FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 7.30PM Byron Bay Community Centre Tickets $22/$20 ph: 6685 6807 “They are brilliant and very clever. It’s fast paced and virtuosic; they’ve created a style of music.”

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THURSDAY 20 ■ MURWILLUMBAH CBD, TWEED VALLEY BANANA FESTIVAL ■ CLUB BANORA 4PM MICHELLE BENSON ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7.30PM SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY W SEAN CHOOLBURRA, MANDY NOLAN & MARK MCCONVILLE ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL, 8PM SNOB SCRILLA ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, KINGSCLIFF 5.30PM ALICE ANDERSON ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 7.30PM UNPLUGGED IN THE BASEMENT – STEVE JEVNE ■ SEAGULLS LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 6PM CRAIG SHAW ■ THE SANDS HOTEL COOLANGATTA 8PM PHIL EIZENBERG 9PM DJ STIB ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6PM VEENIES – MICHAEL ■ TWIN TOWNS 1PM PETE DAVIS 1.30PM DENIS WARREN 5PM LONE WOLF 6.30PM PATTI 8.30PM AKINGA ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM DUBBLY ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6.30PM BASSIX ■ GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON DECODER RING ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM WINTER WINKLE: PERIWINKLE FUNDRAISER ■ THE CHAMELEON GLOBAL CAFE BYRON ( OPP CINEMA) 7PM INANNA’S WISH ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON THE DANIEL WEBBER SHOW ■ LIQUID, BYRON 10PM RUBBER: JACKIE ONASSID | KETASTEP | LUNA_TIK | BACKWARDS MAN | GRIT ■ MULLUMBIMBY RSL 7PM JAM NIGHT

■ BILAMBIL SPORTS CLUB, 8PM JEFF BOYD ■ MURWILLUMBAH CBD, TWEED VALLEY BANANA FESTIVAL ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, KINGSCLIFF 7.30PM UNDERPAID ■ CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB, BOGANGAR 8PM BLIND LEMON ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR AND GRILL, 8.30PM SOLOIST ■ CLUB BANORA 7.30PM TOOHEYS TALENT SEARCH HEAT 6 ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM THE FUMES ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM STREET CAFE ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 8PM COMEDY IN THE BASEMENT – TAHIR ■ IMPERIAL HOTEL, MUR’BAH 8PM 8PM PAUL ATKINS ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL 8.30PM PETE MEREDITH ■ MUR’BAH SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB 6.30PM TREVOR RICKS ■ MUR’BAH HOTEL 9PM DJ HERVE ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7PM TREVOR HERD ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE 9.30PM JON BRADLEY ■ SEAGULLS, STARDUST ROOM 8PM NEARLY NEIL STARRING BOBBY BRUCE ■ SEAGULLS LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 8.30PM SHANIA TWAIN SHOW ■ SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN RSL 8PM DECODER RING & BRIDEZILLA ■ THE SANDS HOTEL COOLANGATTA 9PM DJ CLARK KENT ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM ADRENALINE ■ TWIN TOWNS 11AM LINE DANCING 5PM ALTERNATING ARTISTS 7PM GLENN BRACE 9.30PM AKINGA ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9.30PM

AUSTIN BUSCH & THE GOOD REASONS ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM GOLDEN GLADE ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON DA KARPO ■ ORIENT EXPRESS, BYRON 6.30PM MICK’S SASHIMI BAND ■ SCOUT HALL, BYRON 7.30PM ‘DANCE ON’ A SAFE PLACE TO DANCE ■ STILL @ THE CENTRE, BYRON 6PM EVE EXHIBITION OPENING ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON RANGER STACEY, DANIEL WEBBER & RYAN RUSHTON ■ LIQUID, BYRON 10PM MINISTRY OF SOUND MASHED 5 CD LAUNCH: DJ BENI | CAPTAIN KAINE | DAVE BASEK ■ COCOMANGAS, BYRON MAIN ROOM QUALITY CONTROL: LOUNGE: KRISTIN ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM BO JENKINS DUO

SATURDAY 22 ■ MURWILLUMBAH CBD, TWEED VALLEY BANANA FESTIVAL ■ CLUB BANORA 4PM MICHELLE BENSON 8PM JOHANNA HERMARA ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM CHRYSTAL LYNCH ■ CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB, BOGANGAR 8PM ■ COOLANGATTA AND TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 6PM QUADRANT ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 8PM JAZZ IN THE BASEMENT: RUSSELL BAYNE ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE PANORAMA SUITE, 11AM AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT WORKSHOP ■ MUR’BAH SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB 6.30PM DENNIS DEAN

■ MUR’BAH HOTEL 9PM DJ CRAIGO ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM DAVE CAVANAGH ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE, 9.30PM DARREN MARLOW ■ SEAGULLS LAKEVIEW 8.30PM SHANIA TWAIN SHOW ■ SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 7.30PM MUSIC & MIRTH, WILTRAVEL ■ TUMBULGUM TAVERN 8.30PM BROADFOOT ■ THE COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 9PM DJ TOMMY MACK FEAT. DJS TRIAL & ERRA ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM FIDDLE ME PLEASE ■ TWIN TOWNS 10AM HARRY LYNN 2PM RUSSELL SPROUT 5.30PM ALTERNATING ARTISTS 6.30PM GOOD VIBRATIONS 8.30PM AKINGA ■ MURWILLUMBAH BANANA FESTIVAL 7PM INNOCENT BYSTANDERS ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9.30PM THE RED EYES ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON SOLID GOLD ■ BUDDHA BAR, BYRON SALSA WITH CHUCKALE ■ PETITE SNAIL, BYRON 6.30PM MICK’S SASHIMI BAND ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 2PM & EVENING TIME OF YOUR LIFE BY DANCE DYNAMICS ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON LIVEWIRE ■ LIQUID BYRON, 10PM DISCO LÍQUIDO: ADAM JAMES TAYLOR | DJ DEEDEE | DAVE C ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM CATH SIMES BAND ■ COURT HOUSE HOTEL, MULLUMBIMBY HOEDOWN BALL WITH CLELIA ADAMS & THE RIVER VALLEY EXPRESS ■ DRILL HALL, MULLUMBIMBY 7PM FIRE IN THE BELLY: CONCERT BY LOCALS

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SUNDAY 23 ■ MURWILLUMBAH CBD, TWEED VALLEY BANANA FESTIVAL ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 1.30PM JAZZ CAFE TRIO ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR AND GRILL 1PM GREG KEW ■ CLUB BANORA 11AM GC YOUTH ORCHESTRA BIG BAND 12.15PM TRACE ■ THE SANDS HOTEL, COOLANGATTA 5PM DUBBLY ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 4PM THE BAGMAN ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE, 1PM MICK MCHUGH ■ SEAGULLS CLUB, 2PM LINE DANCING ■ SEAGULLS, STARDUST ROOM 2.30PM SEAGULLS ON BROADWAY GOES TO THE UK ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 1PM DAVE AND FRIENDS ■ THE COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 5PM MUSGRAVE HILL DUO ■ TWIN TOWNS 12.30PM ROBERT KEITH 1.45PM 4PM OWEN HOGAN PETE DAVIS 6.30PM VOICE & CONGAS 7.30PM AKINGA ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 5PM MICHAEL ■ TWEED ULTIMA FUNCTION CENTRE 2PM NORTHERN RIVERS BIG BAND ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM THE RED EYES 8PM DJ NOWAK ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6PM CHRIS COOK BAND ■ THE CHAMELEON GLOBAL CAFE, BYRON 4PM TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON CAPTAIN KAINE ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 3PM GREEN MACHINE 7PM LEIGH JAMES DUO

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WEDNESDAY 26 ■ TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB 10.30AM SUE REID 1PM PAUL LINDENBERG 2PM STEVEN MICHAEL 6.30PM ALTERNATING ARTISTS 8.30PM AKINGA ■ CLUB BANORA 11AM DAVID KIDD ■ SEAGULLS LAKEVIEW 1.30PM DON WHITAKER ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 10.30AM GCAC MOVIE REVIEW CLUB ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6PM BJ LITTLE

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BOWLS Cabarita Beach Women 18.08.09 Club Selected 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Games progressing. 27.08.09 Club Selected Triples â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Entries closed. 27.09.09 Club Selected Pairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Entries close 15.09.09. 18.08.09 Social Bowls â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Visitors L. Hearne, Toowoomba; C. Day, Mulgrave and M. Campbell, Pottsville welcomed. Winning Rink â&#x20AC;&#x201C; R. Woodbury, M. Ainsworth, V. Dudley. Consulation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; M.Watson, M. Hunter, K. Ross. Jackpot $120.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; K. Rossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team. Raffles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B. Petty, K. Ross 28.08.09 Mixed Medley 5s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nominations close 24.08.09. Phone 6676 2951 and leave message and contact number. A great day assured. Get your entries in. Social Bowls Tuesdays 9.15am. Visitors warmly wlecomed. Ladies also invited to play Saturdays 1.00pm. Please phone Club on 6676 2951 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; leave message. Free coaching every Saturday. Condong Cane Toads Sunday August 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 Cane Toads hosted 21 Brisbane Fitebrigades to a great day of bowls with firies in front 118 to 102 , winning rinks H Carney, J Timmins, R Cox, Runner/ups M Morrison, B Kassulkie, A Lynn. Lucky rafell winners G Archinsall, P Oconnor, P Houghton. Our next game 3rd August 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30st , visit from Tweed Bowls . Our trip to Coffs Habour on 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 September. Condong Ladies Results of the first round of the Club Fours Championships played on 18th Aug M Sweetnam, B Dunne, R Thorley and K Cusak def E Hunt, K Edmunds, M Kennedy and D Dawes. S Rushton, M Hinde, P Flack and E Elvy def J Glasby, B Wainwright, R Ross and M Standfield. Winning rink M Sweetnams team and the Comp raffle was also won by M Sweetnam. Please check the board at club for the draw for the 2nd round to be played next Tues on 25 Aug. Monthly Meeting to be held after bowls. Thurs 20th Aug we are hosting a Ladies Banana Festival pairs $20 a team, 2 games of 11 ends, 8.30am morning tea, bowls commences at 9.30am with a BBQ lunch to follow. $400 prize money. It will be a great day and we look forward to seeing you. Condong Men Wednesday 12th 40 bowlers winners E Hunt, P Houghton, T Houghton runner/ ups J Timmins, M Lehman, K Lutherborrough. Raffle winners T Lee, C Sager, B Breckenridge, R Gerds. B grade singles T Kennedy 31 def B Breckenridge29 R Kaehler def K Lutherborrough , L Edmonds def M Knight B grade Pairs M Obrien , P Foster def B Foster, D Reynolds . Friday 14th saw the finals of b grade fours played winners being J Miller, R Fuller, T Scuis, L Edmonds 26 def G Watson, R Pilon, S Knight, P Pluis 15. Dont forget our Banana pairs on 21st and 22nd both seperate games, great prize money Names to club please Cudgen Leagues Ladies Thursday 13th. Social Winners Rnk12, N Bullen and June Tilley. Raffle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Betty Sydneham. Frid 14th results Winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rnk 11, G and I Loge. Sun 16th, Mixed Social and BBQ results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winners Rnk7, I and V Park, Runners up Rnk 10, J Chapman, A and R Duckworth. Raffle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; N Bullen. Congratulations Everyone. Coming up â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

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The second annual Mullum to Bruns Walk and Run was a huge success as over 1,130 participants ran, walked or were rolled from the Mullumbimby high and public school to the Housie Shed in Brunswick Heads. Line honours for the event went to 32 year old Tweed Heads runner Dick Fitzsimmons in a time of 35 minutes and 34 seconds, a mere four seconds off the record set last year by Adam Horder. In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section, the first home was Jacque McKenzie, a 26 year old from Tugun.

In total 725 walkers and 405 runners took part in the event that was undertaken in glorious weather. The 2009 event saw the introduction of the computerised race chip which, attached to the shoes of competitors, gave an accurate time and placing. Event creator Mehil Beckerman was ecstatic at the turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It is much better than last year,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Mehil from the finish at Banner Park. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am really, really happy with the Country Energy Australian Surf Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kirsty Webber from response this year.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Event results can be found at: Banora Point, rode the nose with style and poise today at Port www.mullumtobruns.org.au. Macquarie last Sunday.Photo Michael Tyrpenou/Surfing NSW.

Birkin, Eddie Hewitt, Dennis Freeman 28/21; Greg Hardman, [sub.Brian Lamb], John Bailey, Graham Richards d. Roger Bell, John Reardon, Ted Crofton 35/9. Final to be played Sunday 23 August. Carnival: Next carnival will be the Open Mixed Pairs to be held on Monday 14 September. Limited to 40 teams entries can be made through contacting the club by phone on 07 5506 8157; fax 07 5506 8114 or AH 07 5536 2545. Entry Fee is $30.00 per team and they close on Wednesday 9 September. Social Results: Sun 9 Aug Green 1: Lucy and Joe Vidolich, Mari and Max Kent; r/up: Betty and Peter Howell, Marg and Keith Bryan. Green 2: Joy and Noel Thomas, Marg and Sam Cucinotta; r/up: Joan and Charles Denty, Ellen and Les Pridham. Green 3: Cynthia and Derek Chapman, Jean and Jim Cowen; r/up: Lois and Ron Lees, Pauline and Gordon McIntyre. Green 4: Joan and Arthur Walker, Annette and Mike Olive; r/up: Glenda McCarthy, Una and Eric Maclyn, Frank Ingarfil. Tues 11 Aug Winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Men: Green 1: Arthur Jackson, Ken Scott, Ian Read, Jeff Walter; r/up: Rex Bryant, Trevor Barber, Ken Lipscomb, Ray Needham. Green 2: Col Elsey, Col Robinson, Bob Wike, Jack Blagbrough; r/up: Ray Carter, John Heath, Les Harrison, Stan Ingluy. Winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ladies: Green 3: Sylvia Lusby, Kath Seiben, Margaret Heydt, Phyl Henderson; r/up: Doris Buchanan, Joan Harrison, Mena Nunn, Lidia Elsey. Green 4: Val Topp, Teresa Hogg, Nola Gardner, Joan Mander; r/up: Audrey Harris, Shirley Scott, Vivienne Gibbs, Joan Crerar. Wed 12 Aug â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Random Rink Draw. Green 1: Sam Ramsay, Dennis Agnew; r/ up: Clive Weston Alan Stephen. Green 2: Sean Harty, Harold Moy; r/up: Brian Bevan, Fred Peel. Green 3: Geoff Green, Frank McPhillips; r/up: Ron Sturrock, Peter McKenzie. Green 4: Bill Dangerfield, Don Ellis, Val McGrath, Ben Hugyen; r/up; Frank Parsons, Jack Maloney, Terry Sullivan. Fri 14 Aug: Green 1: Peter Howell, Tom Kelly, Geoff Dixon; r/up: Frank Birkin, Dennis Lusby, Peter Harris. Green 2: Eddie Wace, Norm Clark, Roy Nuttall; r/up: Bill Dangerfield, Harry Lyon, Bryan McGuinness. Green 3: Russell Taylor, Ron Taylor, Graham Jones; r/up: Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, John Raywood, Ray Connell. Green 4: Don Shoobert, Jack Barnes, Bob Wike; r/up: Stan Loeber, Col Hawkins. Sat 15 Aug: Green 1: Ray Carter, Bryan McGuinness; r/up: Brian Irby, Peter Goldsmith. Green 2: Don McDonald, Brian Neill, Graham Eastes; r/up: Neil Sutherland, Norm Trinder, Ron Ray. Random Winners: Arthur Walker, George Kerrison. Tweed Heads Tourers No bowls last Sunday due to cancellation in the schedule. Next Sunday 23 August there is a mixed day at Condong with the list on the notice board in the Members Lounge. The bus will leave the club at 8.00am DARTS Tweed Valley Darts Association Results of games played on Monday 17?08/09. A Grade Jokers 10 def Hoganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes 5 and Tigers 8 def Gulls 7. Cgulls 8 def Leftovers 3 and Devils 8 def

Sharks 3. Point score is Devils 54 abd Sharks 15.Point score (to be confirmed) A Grade Jokers 93, Hoganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heroes 79, Gulls 72 and Tigers 19. B Grade Leftovers 64 and Cgulls 61. GOLF Chinderah Seniors Social Golf Results for Thursday 13/8/09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stroke Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; Barry Martin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 55 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 2. Barry was one (1) stroke over his course record of 57. R/up; Bob Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 56 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 11. Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; Dave Thompson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 54 (c/back), new h/cap 13 R/up; Don Nash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 54 (c/back) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 16 Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; Robyn Boaden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 50 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 40. R/up; Rosemary Coutts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net 52 (c/back) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 24. Ball rundown to net 59 (c/back). Next event 20/8/09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stableford. Results for Monday 17/8/09. Stroke Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; Ken Stone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 42 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 12. R/up; Ron Shipp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 points (c/back) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 11. Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; John Mulligan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 43 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 18. R/up; Eric Scott â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 points (c/back) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 14. Winner â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade; Ray Brettell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 points (c/back) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 24. R/up; Diane Jones â&#x20AC;&#x201C;45 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new h/cap 25. Ball rundown to 38 points (c/back). Next event â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24/8/09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stableford. Murwillumbah Golf Club Monday 10th August Veterans Indivdiual Stroke in 2 Grades A.Grade Winner A.Fraser 67 nett R/Up E.Sherwood 71 nett c.b B.Grade Winner B.Connolly 71 nett R/Up A.Bryce 73 nett c.b N/ Pin 2nd W.Rattray 8th W.Mavin 10th L.Reynolds 14th A.Soan B.R.D 75 nett c.b Tuesday 11th Aaugust Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A.Grade.Winner j.Jenkins 42 pts R/Up C.Waugh 39 pts B.Grade P.Goulding R/ Up J.Bowne C.Winners L.Sheppard 44 pts R/Up L.Turner 35 pts N.Pin 2nd J.Gielis 8th F.Chadwick and P.Goulding 10th A.Amisano 14th L.Anderson and D.Wright B.R.Down to 31pts c.b Wednesday 12th August Winner L.Reynolds 42 pts R/Up E.Kerr 38 pts B.Grade D.Blunden 43 pts R/Up W.Rattray 42 pts N/Pin 2nd E.Dick 10th P.Fleming B.R.D.to 34 pts Saturday 15th August Winner A,Grade T.Himdle 37 pts c.b R/Up G.Beatty 37 pts B.Grade M.Ross 40 pts R/Up M.Adam 39 pts c.b C.Grade J.Purdie 41 pts R/Up R.Price 40 pts c.b D.Grade R.Martin 41 pts R/Up H.Eustace 40 pts c.b Eagle on

11TH D.Harris N/Pin 2nd R.Suttie 8th L..Gorton B.R.D. to 34 pts c.b . NETBALL Murwillumbah Results: 11/12 Hot Shots 26, PA Kaitlin Devine, d Girl Zone 1 PA Georgia Cenda Bogangar 22, PA Alex Wilson, d Super Stars 9, PA Maya Smith. Intermediates Southern Cross Stars 36 PA not given d Spice Girls 13, The Storm 35, PA Shelbie Gilbert, d Cabba Crew 16, PA Tandia Magennis. Open Cougars 36, PA Nikki Warne, d Flamin Devils 28, PA Aimee Ahu. Newbies 13 d The Ladybeetles 12. Tigers 25, PA Natalie Bishop, drew with Waratahs 25, PA Beth Matsuto. Draw for 29th August 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Netta Crickets v Red Backs Bogangar Blue Wrens v Super Fabs Netta will continue to play until the 19th of Sept. 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11/12 Bogangar v Hot Shots Court 7 Super Stars v Girl Zone Court 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Intermediates Get Smart Goal Getters v The Storm Spice Girls v Cabba Crew 1pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Open The Ladybeetles v Waratahs 2.30pm Newbies v Cougars Flamin Devils v Tigers SHOOTING Murwillumbah Pistol Club A reminder to licensed shooters that there will be a Zone Shoot 29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 August 2009. We hope to see you there. Enquiries to Anita (02) 66725716. For regular Saturday shoots, members are reminded to be on the Range 20 minutes before the scheduled match to assist in preparations. 11 Aug 09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rifle: R Gospel 567, A Gazzard 561, C Everett 507; Ladies Air Pistol: A Gracie 384. 12 Aug 09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Pistol: A Berry 581, W Walters 560; Ladies Air Pistol: R Walters 389. 15 Aug 09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Standard Pistol: S Nash 577, A Berry 570, S Stebbing 563, N Davis 560, W Gray 555, J Hoctor 551, A Uren 545, R Fleming 537, G Andronicus 536, D Stebbing 535, D Gazzard 539, R Fleming 517, D Cusack 505, A Gazzard

503, H Gray 499, M Fleming 457; Air Pistol: J Lumsden 588, E Bartrim 583, R Smith 574, P Hulme 555. 15 Aug 09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ladies Air Pistol: E Bartrim 384; Rapid Fire: A Gazzard 570, D Stebbing, 569, A Berry 543, R Cavanagh 486. 16 Aug 09 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rifle: G Callaghan 599, G McMahon 595, R Gospel 590, M Luxton 587, E Wenban 585, J Lumsden 579, D Gazzard 579, R Walters 562, N Luxton 535; Ladies Air Pistol: A Gazzard 364; Air Pistol: A Gazzard 543.

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Public transport info made easier They’re little known, but two of the most important pages in the local (Northern Rivers) telephone directory are pages 8 and 9 at the front of the Yellow Pages, headed Transport Information. Together with website www. goingplaces.com.au, the Transport Information Pages offer people, especially those disadvantaged in terms of public transport, all the relevant information on public transport options available in the Tweed and wider region, such as bus and train services (including school buses), concessions, airport transfers, taxis, Aboriginal, youth and community transport. Put simply, they make it easier to find your way around the North Coast using public transport. Last week, the information pages and Going Places website, a project of the Northern Rivers Social Development Council (NRSDC) and Tweed Shire Council, was launched by deputy mayor Barry Longland.

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Cr Longland said the initiative was ‘very much about providing information to people so they can participate in the community’ because a lack of transport was a major issue facing some people which made them feel excluded.

NRSDC transport development worker Linda Lomman said that if every vehicle owner in NSW drove an average one kilometre less each day ‘we’d save 30 million litres of fuel every year, remember a bus can carry the same number of

people as 40 cars, and it’s going there anyway,’ she said. For general transport information, see pages 8 and 9 at the front of the Yellow Pages and for detailed service information and links to timetables, go to www.goingplaces.org.au.

A Southern Cross University (SCU) study has found there has been significant impact on ghost crabs living in the sand on a beach where four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed. Master of Environmental Science student Patrick Scott has discovered that on South Ballina Beach, where four-wheel-drives have free access, there are no signs of beach crab activity. By comparison, Patrick found that on a beach in the Bundjalung National Park, where four-wheel-drives are not allowed, the beach teemed with life, including hundreds of ghost crabs, which live in tiny holes in the sand. ‘I closely monitored a threekilometre stretch of the 27-kilometre-long South Ballina Beach and was not able to find any evidence of ghost crabs. In fact, the typical shore birds and other critters one would expect on a sandy beach were also not observed,’ he said. ‘During my survey, I saw a few vehicles travelling at speeds in excess of the 30 km/h limit.

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exchange system called LETS which operated in the Tweed some 20 years ago, the new community exchange allows people to trade in our shire or with our neighbors Lismore, Byron, Nimbin, or any one of 45 other exchanges in Australia or 145 exchanges world wide. No money needed, just create, work, give advice, help, sell, buy, or whatever your passion is there will be someone wanting your services. For info and to register visit http:// www.community-exchange.org or email Dolph Cooke on ur@machinerydrive.com.

on Monday, August 24, from 7pm-9pm, entitled ‘Real kids in an unreal world: building resilience and self esteem in today’s children’. Entry is by a gold coin donation with supper and cuppas provided. For info call 02 6679 5313.

Point on Wednesday, October 14, at 11am. All persons who have been associated with Guiding at any time either past or present, local or interstate are invited to come along. For info call Anne on 07 5524 1454.

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Food giveaway on at the iBar, Tweed Heads at 12.30 on Wednesday. Struggling pensioners welcome to share some food kindly donated by members of the public. Thank you so much to them for their generosity. If you can help please call Terri 0414 376 057.

Tweed Valley Mental Health Carers Network is a support group for families of people with mental illness, offering friendship and sharing experiences and information. The group meets on the first and third Mondays in each month at the Tweed Heads Library, Brett Street (no public holidays). For info call 07 5524 4556.

l-r Tweed shire deputy mayor Barry Longland, Northern Rivers Social Development Council’s Kate Geary and Linda Lomann and Tweed Byron Ballina Community Transport’s Dave Kapeen at the bus stop in Murwillumbah’s Knox Park last Friday for the launch of the transport information pages and website.

The Cake Decorators Association of NSW, Tweed Valley branch, is offerBaby show ing a six-week introduction to cake Anglican baby show and fete, decorating course, where you can Saturday, September 12, 8.20am, learn the skills and techniques for Byangum Road, Murwillumbah. making you own decorated ChristBaby show entries registration mas cake, at Banora Community 9am, three sections, four age Centre beginning on Saturday, Sepgroups. Lucky entrant prize $250 tember 12. For info call Betty on 07 portrait photo package. fete, jump- 5590 4162 or Pat on 07 5590 4554. ing castle and face painting for the children. Coffee cups competition, Exchange scheme The Tweed Shire Community for most unusual, prettiest, most colourful cup. For info call Merilyn Exchange will be launched on August 27. Based on a cashless barter on 02 6672 2013. Full moon August 6 10:55 Third quarter August 14 04:55 New moon August 20 20:01 Astronomical data First quarter August 27 21:42 and tides Full moon September 5 02:02 Day of Sun Sun Moon Moon High tide, Low tide, month rise set rise set height (m) height (m) 1 S 0629 1715 1259 0241 0458,1.08; 1714,1.54 1021,0.64 2 S 0628 1716 1350 0334 0554,1.12; 1802,1.59 0011,0.54; 1115,0.62 3 M 0627 1716 1444 0422 0640,1.18; 1845,1.64 0053,0.48; 1204,0.58 4 T 0627 1717 1540 0505 0718,1.23; 1923,1.68 0130,0.42; 1246,0.53 5 W 0626 1717 1635 0544 0754,1.27; 1959,1.71 0203,0.38; 1326,0.49 6 T 0625 1718 1730 0618 0828,1.31; 2031,1.71 0235,0.35; 1402,0.46 7 F 0624 1718 1824 0650 0901,1.34; 2105,1.69 0305,0.33; 1440,0.45 8 S 0624 1719 1918 0720 0936,1.37; 2138,1.65 0335,0.32; 1518,0.45 9 S 0623 1719 2012 0748 1012,1.40; 2213,1.58 0406,0.33; 1559,0.47 10 M 0622 1720 2107 0817 1049,1.43; 2249,1.49 0437,0.35; 1642,0.49 11 T 0621 1721 2204 0848 1130,1.45; 2330,1.39 0510,0.38; 1730,0.53 12 W 0620 1721 2304 0921 1215,1.46 0545,0.43; 1624,0.57 13 T 0619 1722 0959 0018,1.28; 1305,1.48 0628,0.48; 1929,0.59 14 F 0618 1722 0007 1043 0119,1.18; 1405,1.50 0419,0.53; 2049,0.58 15 S 0618 1723 0112 1134 0236,1.12; 1515,1.56 0825,0.56; 2212,0.51 16 S 0617 1723 0216 1235 0401,1.12; 1625,1.65 0939,0.55; 2322,0.39 17 M 0616 1724 0318 1342 0515,1.19; 1729,1.77 1049,0.48 18 T 0615 1724 0413 1453 0616,1.28; 1826,1.88 0020,0.27; 1151,0.39 19 W 0614 1725 0503 1605 0708,1.38; 1918,1.95 0111,0.16; 1247,0.30 20 T 0613 1725 0546 1715 0757,1.38; 2008,1.97 0158,0.09; 1342,0.24 21 F 0612 1726 0624 1822 0844,1.54; 2056,1.91 0242,0.07; 1435,0.21 22 S 0611 1726 0700 1928 0930,1.59; 2144,1.79 0324,0.10; 1528,0.23 23 S 0610 1727 0735 2031 1016,1.61; 2230,1.63 0404,0.17; 1621,0.28 24 M 0609 1727 0809 2134 1102,1.60; 2316,1.45 0444,0.26; 1715,0.36 25 T 0608 1728 0846 2235 1148,1.57 0522,0.37; 1811,0.46 26 W 0607 1728 0925 2336 0004,1.28; 1237,1.52 0600,0.48; 1912,0.54 27 T 0606 1729 1008 0057,1.14; 1330,1.46 0644,0.57; 2022,0.60 28 F 0604 1729 1054 0034 0200,1.05; 1431,1.42 0737,0.64; 2138,0.61 29 S 0603 1730 1145 0128 0318,1.02; 1540,1.42 0845,0.67; 2245,0.58 30 S 0602 1730 1238 0218 0434,1.05; 1643,1.45 0954,0.66; 2339,0.25 31 M 0601 1731 1333 0303 0530,1.11; 1735,1.50 1055,0.62 Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Highway Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 30 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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Tree care day Following on from the successful National Tree Day food forest planting at Sweetnam Park, Uki, recently, a mulching and watering day will be held there on Saturday, September 19, from 3pm. Bush tucker recipes will be distributed and futiure plans for the area will be discussed. For info call Carolyn on 0411 471 147.

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WONFA (We Ought Never Feel Alone) will meet on Tuesday, September 1, at Kingscliff Uniting Church at 11am. All invited to a varied program followed by twocourse lunch. Danielle Davis will speak on ‘The Secret Life of Birds’. Donation $5. RSVP to Estelle 6676 2577 by August 31.

The Family Centre is taking bookings now for the following courses, to book call 07 5524 8711. DadSkills Tuesdays fortnightly Aug 25, Sept 8 and 2, 5pm-7.30pm fortnightly program for fathers in or out of residence with children; Parenting Happy Children, Wednesdays Sept 9 to 30, 10am-noon, information sessions provided in Kingscliff and focused on children under 12; Living with Teenagers, Thursdays Aug 28, Sept 10, 9.30am-12.30pm, for parents of 12-16 year olds; Anger and Parenting, Friday, Aug 28, 9.30am3.30pm; Family Centre playgroups 9.30am-11.30am places available now at Kingscliff on Mondays or Banora Point on Thursdays.

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Auxiliary fete

Tweed Links Music Club concert, September 6, at 2pm, Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club, Soorley Street, Tweed Heads South,with the Tweed Links Quartet and Allan Grant Dancers. Compered by Bob Green, special guest artist, tenor David Chitick. Admission is $5 for club members, $10 for visitors. For info call Elaine on 5590 7870 or visit www.tweedlinksmusicclub. org.

The Tweed Hospital Auxiliary would like donations of goods to sell at their fete on October 10. Goods may be left at the Hospital Gift Shop or call 07 5506 7867 to arrange collection. Please note that TVs, computers, large heavy items, encyclopaedias, weekly magazines not accepted. Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For info call June Young on 07 5559 5055.

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The Annual Guiding Get Together is to be held at the home of Anne Biddulph, 64 Laura Street, Banora

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Toastmasters A terrific way to become a popular, confident public speaker, tune listening skills and have a laugh as well. Join Murwillumbah Toastmasters every other Thursday for dinner and friendship (all ages). Call Marg 02 6677 9575 or Phil 02 6677 9388.

Justices Tweed Valley Justices of the Peace have a desk at Tweed Centro each Tuesday 10am-2pm. Also at Tweed City Shopping Centre each Thursday from 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm. For info call Margaret on 07 5599 2975.

I also witnessed a four-wheeldrive vehicle attempting to leave the beach via the designated access, getting bogged, churning up the sand, only to give up, reverse and take off to another access leaving large scars in the soft sand. ‘From an environmental point of view, it was quite a disturbing experience. ‘When I monitored a pristine beach in the Bundjalung National Park, I counted in excess of 300 ghost crab holes over a 1.5 kilometre stretch. I also was able to observe the endangered pied oyster catcher, which has been recorded to sometimes feed on the tiny crabs, most of which are less than two centimetres in diameter.’ Patrick and other SCU researchers will present their findings at the biennial Northern Rivers Conference on Ecological Restoration and Monitoring (NORCERM 2009) to be held at the Byron Bay Community Centre next Friday, August 28. For more information call 02 6620 3650. vacancies include: Murwillumbah, Reader, reading news on tapes for vision impaired clients; Tweed Heads, Kitchen Storeman; Tweed Shire (various locations), Community Visitor to visit lonely residents in nursing homes and hostels; Banora Point, Volunteer Friendly Visitor, to visit elderly clients in their own homes and provide companionship for 1-2 hours per week or fortnight; Tweed Heads West, Activity Assistant for elderly clients in an aged care centre. For info visit www.nortecltd.com.au or call 02 6672 8288.

Breast screening BreastScreen NSW Tweed Heads clinic at the Tweed Hospital is now providing appointments to women on Thursday nights and Saturdays for free mammograms. For appointments call 02 6622 1822.

Community calendar An online community calendar of events has been launched by the Tweed Shire Council to help residents figure out what to do on weekends. The calendar provides another avenue for event organisers, community groups, resident and ratepayer groups and others to promote events being held in the area. Check it out at www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/Events/ WhatsOnCommunity.aspx.

Greenhills auxiliary Greenhills Lodge Home for Aged Auxiliary street raffle (towel) won by Jean Walters. Next card party will be held at the CWA at 1pm, Monday, September 7. For info call Jean on 6672 3431.

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Murwillumbah Day View Club’s next meeting, August 24, at Murwillumbah Bowling Club 9.30am10am. A two-hour Richmond River boat cruise including morning tea is scheduled for September 7, with $25 bus fare to be paid at the meeting. For info call Ruth on 6672 3139.

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Backburner has a little custard on the face after we noted the lack of a mention for this week’s Banana Festival in Tweed Shire Council’s new online community calendar of events. A council spokesperson has kindly pointed out that the whole point of the calendar is that it gives ownership to the community, in other words it’s up to community organisations to register and keep details up to date for their non-council events. The spokesperson said this was all fully explained in the media release about the calendar and in council’s own newsletter. So there you have it, organisations wanting to promote their events on the calendar have do it themselves, and Backburner has to read the Speed on Tweed bursts through Murwillumbah on Septembriefing notes. ber 5-6, concurrently with the world rally which has revived ■ ■ ■ ■

Another blooper in our banana-festival feature last week was picked up by a reader: the festival is now in its 54th year and well past its 50th birthday which we’d forgotten about. The reader, a longtime local, also gave us a snippet of history, saying the originally suggested name for the event was ‘The Tweed Banana Eaters’ Utopian Revelries’, which was shortened to the ‘Tweed Banana Festival’ after a competition which offered as a prize for the winning idea, of all things, a fur coat. ■ ■ ■ ■

During the launch of Murwillumbah’s CCTV security network recently, Tweed-Byron police commander Superintendent Michael Kenny told how a local woman asked police to use the cameras to locate a diamond ring which she had lost somewhere in town the week before. Not quite the sort of thing our busy police should be spending time on…

the event with an injection of funds. At least on past form the elegant classic cars will prove popular with spectators…

ebral palsy took a particular shine to a bracelet Joan was wearing. Noticing his interest, Joan gave it to him, telling him ‘If you like it that much, you can have it!’ The lad was overjoyed (good job he wasn’t entranced by her car). ■ ■ ■ ■

Owner of Murwillumbah’s Modern Grocer, Joanne Nimmo, was inspired to have a cake bake-off after the popular Master Chef television reality show sparked so much local interest. She will hold the inaugural master chef cake bakeoff next month and is ‘calling on all closet chefs, adults and kids, to have a go and give us your favourite chocolate cake’. Entry forms can be picked up at the deli/cafe opposite the Murwillumbah Services Club in Wollumbin Street. Winners will be announced on September 10. For info call Joanne on 02 6672 5007.

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Spies tell us that Tweed mayor Joan van Lieshout was in a generous mood at the Local Government Week celebrations at Salt recently. A boy with cer-

Repco Rally chief Garry Connelly boasts of pulling off an audacious coup by persuading Events NSW to stage a leg of the world rally championship

The Byron Dental Surgery has been purchased by Dr Rod Whitehead as of July 1st from Dr Walter Lown. Rod is a 39 year old Canadian, who has spent the last ten years working in a busy Specialist Dental practice in Coﬀs Harbour. Books are now reopened and the surgery will be operating A FULL 5 DAYS.

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in the Tweed after having being turned down by Queensland. In an interview posted on the event’s own website, a reporter asks him: ‘Given from where you expect most of the spectators to come and the influx of money from just across the border, you’re actually running a Queensland event but getting NSW to pay for it?’ Connelly: ‘But it’s based 100 per cent in NSW.’ Reporter: ‘Sure, but you can see what I’m getting at?’ Connelly: ‘You think it’s being a bit cheeky? Well, it is! We believe that the bulk of the spectators will come from southeast Queensland and then from the Sydney-Canberra region… but for corporate guests, we’re getting a high level of interest from all over Australia.’ ■ ■ ■ ■

And it’s not just the spectators. Local companies wanting a slice of the action seem to have been overlooked, with predominantly Queensland businesses being given the green light to profit from the Tweed-based rally (paid for by NSW taxpayers and Tweed ratepayers). From traffic con-

trol to food vending, the profits will sneak back across the border when the shouting and the tyre-screeching are all over. ■ ■ ■ ■

Or maybe it will be over sooner than we think. Rally opponents say they are poised to launch a legal challenge which could stop the event in its tracks. The No Rally Group and others were preparing an injunction in Sydney this week to be lodged with the Federal Court. The groups have set up a fighting fund for the challenge with over $20,000 raised so far and many offers of help. If the move goes ahead, Tweed councillor Katie Milne is expected to be named as the plaintiff in the case, which is being assisted by Lismore-based Environmental Defender’s Office (EDO). The central argument is that rally organisers have breached the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Yesterday (Wednesday), North Coast environmental activist Al Oshlack told Backburner that the sidelining of state laws in order to run the rally made it even more imperative for the Commonwealth to play a role in forcing compliance with the Act. ■ ■ ■ ■

Visitors to Burringbar wondering what’s happened to the top half of the historic cenotaph in the village park can rest assured it’s safe and being spruced up in time for the memorial’s 90th birthday on September 20. The Burringbar RSL Sub-branch, armed with a federal grant of $4,000 as well as some state funding, is restoring the World War I cenotaph and its roll of honour to its original condition. It’s a pity the magnificent old fig trees planted in the park near the original site of the cenotaph were poisoned this year. It will take their replacements many years to get to the stature of the old trees, but at least by then the wretched poisoners will have died or moved on.

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