Tweed Echo – Issue 2.07 – 15/10/2009

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THE TWEED SHIRE Volume 2 #07 Thursday, October 15, 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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LOCAL & INDEPENDENT

Blueprint for Pottsville unveiled Ken Sapwell

A blueprint for future development of the fast-growing coastal village of Pottsville was unveiled on Tweed Shire Council’s website yesterday but residents are awaiting a formal presentation before making any comment. Pottsville Community Association member Terry O’Toole, who has made submissions to the council’s consultants, Architectus, says the long-awaited draft development control plan (DCP) for the village would at least provide some boundaries. ‘We want to make it clear that we are not against development in the village but it has to fit in with the community’s wishes and expectations,’ he said. ‘The plan will have legal teeth and provide certainty for the future growth of the town and its suburbs by stipulating clear boundaries. ‘We want to retain a two-storey height limit and make sure that the door is not left open for projects similar to the over-50s resort which has upset the Hastings Point community.’ Mr O’Toole hoped Architectus’s plan would exclude some of the contentious elements contained in the company’s previous plan which he said the community rejected last year, including three-storey buildings bordering the village green. ‘We hope to be pleasantly surprised,’ said Mr O’Toole, who will be attending the first of two information sessions at the town’s neighbourhood

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centre next Wednesday between 2pm and 7pm, with the second on November 4. Council’s chief planner Vince Connell says the revamped DCP followed a court decision rejecting plans for a supermarket on the nearby Seabreeze estate, ruling that it would create a new town centre and kill established business in the village centre. He said the win by the council led to further investigation of retailing options in the town centre which identified a number of potential development sites contained in the DCP. ‘The village centre will be consolidated as the primary activity hub for the village the Pottsville community by increasing its opportunity for retail, commercial and accommodation development,’ he said. ‘The draft plan covers the village centre and surrounding residential and employment areas. It is structured in such a way that it encourages readers to look at the area holistically recognising the interplay between areas within the wider Pottsville locality.’ He said the plan responded to environmental constraints and tried to keep the existing connected village structure of the Tweed Coast. Association secretary Mike Wells indicated he was prepared to keep an open mind on all aspects of the plan, including three storeys proposed for the CBD, until he was fully briefed and obtained feed-back from the community.

New bins and image rolled out

(l-r) Cr Barry Longland and mayor Warren Polglase with Gillian and Robert Richards, directors of Solo Resource Recovery, at the launch of the new recycling bins on Tuesday. Photo Jeff ‘Some Things Should Never Be Recycled’ Dawson Ken Sapwell

Tweed Shire Council has rebranded itself with a new logo as part of a $45,000 strategy aimed at strengthening its corporate image. It uses muted tones to create an abstract depiction of Mt Warning and our rivers, beaches, ocean and forests, replacing a more colourful logo and its squiggly lines which have been in use for decades. In launching the logo on Tuesday, new mayor Warren Polglase said it was time the council had its own identity through a strong corporate image. ‘We are a major service provider on behalf of the community and the largest employer in the Tweed, managing an annual budget of around $200 milcontinued on page 2 lion,’ he said.

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‘As the largest local government area in northern NSW it is essential for us to deliver a strong, clear and unified identity through a strong and modern imagery and visual style. ‘We want to be the council for 2009 and beyond – not stuck back in the 1980s.’ Among the first to be rebranded with the new logo are 100,000 new wheelie bins as part of a new multi-bin collection system aimed at improving domestic waste recycling rates. The new bins will be distributed to households over the next few weeks in time for the first waste collection on December 1. Residents will then have two bins, a 240-litre container for recyclables and a 140-litre bin for normal domestic refuse, with the option of a third 240litre bins for green waste.

The council’s waste contractor, Solo Resource Recovery, is investing more than $8 million in the new venture which includes a fleet of eight new trucks as well as the new bins. Solo director Robert Richards said the objective of the exercise was to increase recycling, reduce landfill and improve waste collection services across the Tweed. Tweed mayor Warren Polglase unveiled the new-look bins, new collection trucks and residents’ information kit at an official launch at Chinderah on Tuesday. ‘We urge everyone to ‘Do the Right Bin’ by becoming familiar with the new coloured lids on the new bins – red for garbage, yellow for recycling and green for the optional organics service,’ he said. ■ See Backburner on back page.

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Local News Pottsville blueprint (from page 1) breeze, Black Rocks and Koala Beach. The association will meet on Tuesday, October 27, to consider its submissions to the draft which will be on public exhibition until November 13. Copies of the plan are now available on the council’s website and at the Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads civic centres and the Kingscliff library.

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River catch-up forum to share ideas Kim Cousins

Catch up on what’s happening in the Tweed catchment during the Tweed River Festival. Local groups and individuals are invited to come along to the Tweed Sustainable Living Centre, Chinderah, at 9am next Friday, October 23, for the Tweed Catchment Catch Up. Jane Lofthouse, natural resource management coordinator for Tweed Shire Council, said the forum provided people with the opportunity to share ideas. ‘It’s exactly that, a catch up,’ Jane said. ‘We get groups such as Landcare and Council together and have a program of talks. A lot of people don’t realise that others are out there doing these things.’ The morning will focus on the long term needs of water in the Tweed with presentations from NSW Fisheries and Council. In the afternoon the day becomes hands on with workshops showing participants how to build nest boxes and attract wildlife to their garden. To book for the Catch Up call Dianne Rowles on 02 6670 2783 or drowles@tweed.nsw. gov.au. Tweed River Festival continues this Sunday,

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October 18, with the main festival day on the following Saturday, October 24. The paddle challenge has races from 800 metres to 14 kilometres and launches from Jack Evans Boat Harbour at 10am, and the festival

concludes that evening with a lantern parade and fireworks spectacular. ‘The festival is based around water and catchment issues,’ Jane said. ‘It’s education mixed with fun. Our catchment trailer is focused at children

but adults love it too.’ Look for festival activities throughout the Tweed this week, including lantern and drumming workshops, field days and information walks. For further information call Jane on 02 6670 2743.

Drought fans fears of bushfire Ken Sapwell

Fire fighters are bracing themselves for one of the worst bushfire seasons in years as the Tweed remains in the grip of an unexpected drought. Rural Fire Service safety officer Laurence McCoy said the shire was drier than many inland parts of NSW and long-range forecasts indicated conditions were likely to worsen in coming months. ‘The fire danger is already high but as we move into the warmer months things can only get worse unless we get some good rain,’ Mr McCoy warned. ‘It’s just going to get hotter and the fires will become more

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intense. People need to start taking precautions.’ These included cleaning out gutters and clearing away long grass and other vegetation from around homes.

Tweed not immune Mr McCoy said many residents wrongly believed the Tweed was immune from bush fires because of its normally high rainfall, but a similar dry spell in 2004 saw serious fires at Bogangar, Uki and Fingal Head. So far this month only 11.6mm of rain was recorded at Bray Park near Murwillumbah, compared to a monthly average for October of 87.6 mm. During September just

21mm was recorded, less than half the monthly average, and in August rainfall was just 0.4mm, compared to a monthly average of 51.3mm. Locals farmers are already shipping in water for their stock and others are selling their cattle. The big dry started in July when just 11mm of rain fell, compared to an average for the month of 67.7mm. It follows a drenching in May and June when a total 506.66mm were recorded at the weather station. The Bureau of Meteorology expects the remainder of the year to stay hot and dry as an El Nino weather pattern continues to develop.

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‘We are prepared to look at everything on its merits – we don’t want to be negative about it to the point of stupidity,’ he said. He said the association had been pushing for a DCP for years to provide more certainty as the town grew from its present population of about 5,000 to an estimated 10,000, mainly in the three suburbs of Sea-

Water from the Tweed’s water storage at Clarrie Hall Dam was released on Tuesday for the first time in two years to top up the shire’s water-supply weir downstream at Bray Park, where increased levels of blue-green algae have been detected. Red alerts for the algal blooms in both the dam and weir pool at Bray Park are now current and residents are being warned to avoid contact with water in the dam and Tweed River downstream to Bray Park. The alerts were issued by the North Coast Regional Algal Coordinating Committee in

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conjunction with Tweed Shire Council. The shire’s drinking water, extracted from just upstream from the weir, below the Byangum Bridge, is now being dosed with powdered activated carbon (PAC) at the water treatment plant for safety reasons. A council spokesman said sampling at the plant showed the treatment was ‘effectively removing taste and odour associated with the affects of blue-green algae’. The water releases from the dam, which has been 100 per cent full for nearly two years, will continue this week to maintain a consistent water supply in the river as dry

weather continues. Council’s water manager Anthony Burnham said potential harmful effects of contact with blue-green algae included skin rashes and eye and ear irritations. ‘Ingesting the water can lead to diarrhoea and long term health problems. Asthma attacks can also be brought on by contact with blue-green algae,’ he said. Mr Burnham said Council was monitoring the situation closely with regular analysis of the affected water and asked people to heed the warning signs put up in affected areas. He said sampling to date indicated no toxins in the algae. www.tweedecho.com.au

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Triple the work but thrice the fun Kim Cousins

Bringing home your baby can be daunting, but for Kady Tonkin and her husband John Maksimovic of Tweed Heads it was three times the fun. When triplets Tennessee, Aurillius and Star-Bella arrived earlier this year, Joanne Bacon and The Family Centre were there to lend a hand. The centre provides support through a volunteer home visiting service where new mums are matched to volunteers who have raised their children in similar situations. Having 12-year-old triplets of her own, Joanne (Jo) was perfect for the role and the two women are now good friends. ‘Everything is so much harder with three, Jo understands,’ Kady said. ‘We just talk,’ Jo said. ‘You can drive yourself crazy with three babies. My job is to build confidence and let Kady know everything is ok. Each day is different.’ Now four and a half months old, Kady’s triplets are growing by the day and Jo’s triplets are getting ready for high school next year. Jo said Kady’s triplets reminded her of her own when they were the same age. ‘I can really indentify with

Joanne Bacon’s big triplets Josh (holding Tennessee), Sarah (with Star-Bella) and Lachlan (with Aurillius) enjoying the company of Kady’s little triplets. Photo Jeff ‘Try Try Again’ Dawson

them,’ she said. ‘Star-Bella is loud like Sarah was. It’s been lovely getting to know them.’ Kady has the support of her mum Barbara but said Jo was also a special helper. ‘They always fall asleep for her,’ Kady said, ‘and wake up when she goes.’ Volunteers are given training

and their own support network through the Family Centre, which helps out more than 60 families each year. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or would like the support of a volunteer in their own home can call Yvonne Collins at the centre on 07 5524 8711.

High Court appeal over The Point Ken Sapwell

Residents opposed to a fourstorey luxury resort at Hastings Point will take their fight to the High Court after lodging an appeal this week. The Hastings Point Progress Association will challenge aspects of the government’s contentious seniors’ living policy under which the council approved the resort known as The Point. Association member and instructing solicitor John O’Reilly said it was an important test case which would decide whether the policy should override environmental and social considerations. He said even though residents had suffered a setback when the NSW Court of Appeal rejected their case, they had been buoyed by the fact the decision was not unanimous. ‘The community will be relying on the same arguments which were carefully considered and upheld by one of the Court of Appeal judges in no less than 21 pages,’ he said. ‘The appeal concerns a very basic issue which has nothing to do with the merits of the development because communities do not have the right to appeal against council decisions on merit. ‘The issue in the High Court is whether the seniors’ living policy prevails over a main www.tweedecho.com.au

provision of the Tweed LEP, such that this provision must be ignored by council. If so, then council’s failure to consider it when approving “the Point” does not matter. ‘The practical application of the majority’s decision is alarming and effectively means that many of the most important regulations of state, regional and local environmental and planning policies must now be set aside when councils are considering a seniors’ living development. ‘This is not what the policy intended.’ He said the seniors’ living policy did not intend to supplant important regulations on matters it did not cover such as traffic on main roads, contaminated soils on site, air traffic noise, protection of adjoining water bodies, bush land and koala populations. He described the upcoming case as ‘The Castle revisited’, referring to the Australian movie where a resident took on the government through the High Court to save his house. Mr O’Reilly said in this case residents were trying to save their tiny village from over development which threatened its fragile waterways and amenity. He says the resort is being constructed over seven blocks of land and will more than double the population of Hast-

ings Point, from around 450 to more than 1,000. ‘Anyone who sees that development now, including the experts, the consultants and even the council can tell that it’s completely inappropriate and contrary to the coastal design guidelines and other policies and laws,’ he said. ‘We’re just hoping that through the locality plan that this type of development isn’t replicated and isn’t used, as we feared, as a precedent for further similar developments in Hastings Point.’ The association has constructed a new website and video in support of their stand at www.savehastingspoint.com.

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Everybody has a story to tell and Murwillumbah Library is looking for more people to share theirs. Joan Daniels (pictured) signed up to be a ‘book’ through the Living Library, which is hoped to be up and running later this month. ‘My book title is Surviving,’ Joan said. ‘I’ve got an inbuilt reaction to get out of things.’ Without giving away too much of the plot, her story goes like this: Born in Sydney around the time of the Depression, Joan had a difficult childhood before leaving home at 18 to enter an unhappy marriage (although she adds she does have ‘two wonderful children’). ‘You soon discover that money isn’t everything,’ she said. As her Dutch neighbour told her as a child, ‘life always has its difficulties, it gives you the tools for life’. Joan moved to Murwillumbah 45 years ago and got involved with the arts scene, which is still one of her passions. She has also done plenty of work on her 100-year-old home to make it environmentally sustainable. ‘It’s sheer common sense, especially when you’ve lived through the depression,’ she said. ‘I have solar panels and

tanks, I walk to town. My car must be the most cultural car in town, the only place it goes is to the art gallery. I can’t walk up that hill!’ Joan and other ‘books’ will

be available to be borrowed in the Coolamon Centre (old art gallery) near the library when the Living Library starts up. Borrowers have a chance to hear stories and ask questions

of a selection of living books. If you’d like to offer your time and stories, call Jo Carmody at Murwillumbah Library on 02 6670 2427 or drop in and pick up a registration form.

Jazz musos tune up to share their skills The talented trio of John Morrison (brother of world-renown trumpeter James), John Hoffman and Jackie Cooper are getting ready to share their big-band experience with local kids. During a two-hour workshop next month, they will share their knowledge of im-

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provisation, swing and jazz with young musicians. The workshop runs from 3.30pm-5.30pm at Lakeside Christian Centre in Tweed Heads, on Thursday, November 19. The $20 tickets can be prebooked by emailing kickingtothecityend17@hotmail. com or calling 0439 110 255.

An evening concert is also being held on that night for the adults to enjoy the talent of the teachers, with funds going towards further music development in the area. The concert is $20 for adults, $10 for children/ pensioners or $50 for a family ticket (2 adults/3 children) and starts at 7pm.

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Elliot ‘broke promise’ on restoring rail

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Campaigners wanting a return of rail services for the Northern Rivers and a commuter link to Queensland have targeted Richmond MP Justine Elliot and her broken promises over the issue. Up to a dozen members of Trains On Our Tracks (TOOT) upset at Ms Elliot’s buck-passing on the issue staged a protest outside her Tweed Heads office on Tuesday in a bid to draw her support for the popular local cause. TOOT president Karin Kolbe said that in the leadup to the 2004 federal election, Ms Elliot promised $150 million for rail services on the Casino-Murwillumbah line. ‘But not a penny has been forthcoming, even now, while the NSW government plans to sell of the line with new legislation due in NSW Parliament next week, Ms Elliot is silent,’ Ms Kolbe said. ‘Ms Elliot asked for our support in 2004 and on the back of her commitment to get a rail service we supported her. Since then Ms Elliot has been very quiet on the train issue. Now the NSW government is trying to pass legislation to sell the land and still she is silent. When is Ms Elliot going to stand up for the people of Richmond? ‘Ms Elliot promised to end

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Jimbo, a well-known character on the streets of Coolangatta before his death 12 months ago, was remembered at a special event at Banora Point last Saturday night. Jimbo’s Sleepout was organised by charity group You Have A Friend to mark the start of National Poverty Week and raise money for others in situations like his. John Lee, president of You Have A Friend and coordinator of the Coolangatta/Tweed Rosies, said the event would now be held annually.

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the buck-passing and we’d like her to deliver what she promised. ‘The seat of Richmond is on the NSW-Queensland border and so she has particular responsibilities to work with the NSW and Qld governments to provide transport links across the border.’ Ms Kolbe said she wanted the federal member to comment on the state government’s controversial ‘rail-trails’ bill which TOOT fears will be used to sell off railway land to developers.

But again Ms Elliot has passed the buck on the issue, saying in a press release that it was the NSW government that closed the Murwillumbah-Casino rail link in 2004 ‘and it’s their responsibility to commit to re-opening it in the future’. ‘The public transport needs of our region are an important issue and I support an integrated public transport system that best meets the needs of local residents,’ she continued. ‘I call upon the local state National Party members to

Sleepout helps the Tweed’s homeless Kim Cousins

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‘It was a lot of fun,’ he said. ‘There wasn’t a great deal of people who stayed but lots of people came in and donated. I’m still counting but about $1,400 was raised.’ Although the rain fell after months of dry weather, people made the most of it. ‘It started to rain at dark and soaked everyone’s sleeping bags,’ John said. ‘It was very authentic.’ John said homelessness is getting worse in the Tweed, where his organisation supplies up to 260 meals each week. ‘We can’t just sit back and

cry into our tea, we’ve got to get out and do something,’ John said. ‘We know we’re helping by feeding these people and letting them know we’re here. ‘We’ve got success stories; some people have given up drinking and re-entered the workforce.’ The issue of homelessness has been discussed this week at a Youth Homeless Matters Conference, where the Youth Accommodation Association and local politicians came together to look at what can be done to address the problem.

start delivering for the north coast. It is their responsibility to fight for local issues in the NSW state parliament and start getting results.’ But in her maiden speech to parliament Ms Elliot said ‘forget the buck-passing and politics, I am here to do a job, and that is to represent Richmond’ and that Labor had ‘a long-term commitment’ to the restoration of the train service closed down by the state Labor government.

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New SCU building for airport campus The federal government has approved construction of a second building, costing around $50 million, for Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast Airport campus. The current building under construction on the airport land (owned by the federal government) cost around $20 million and is due to open in February next year. The new block will include lecture and teaching spaces, faculty offices and student facilities and is due to open by 2012. www.tweedecho.com.au

Richmond MP Justine Elliot welcomed the approval by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, saying the project meant that locals would have a better opportunity to access tertiary education locally. Mr Albanese said the development of a second university building was consistent with the airport’s 2006 master plan and would have no impact on its operations. He said that consistent with the regulatory changes that

came into effect last month, all future developments at the airport would undergo a major development planning (MDP) process. ‘Furthermore, the airport’s operators have been advised that I expect consolidated applications for any further development of the campus site so all stages can be assessed as a whole, rather than as individual buildings,’ Mr Albanese said. He said the airport had 50 business days to make its MDP available to the public.

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Rich nations hog global carbon space Michael McDonald

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Well below par The Tweed is about to be swamped by a development tsunami with impending large-scale residential and commercial projects moving ahead while other concept plans, such as the massive Kings Forest southwest of Kingscliff and The Rise at Terranora, are to be considered by council next Tuesday before the state government has the final say. That of course doesn’t mean the local community, anxious about the impact of these developments, should not be heard – and it’s up to councillors to reflect that. For a start, one thing they should seriously consider opposing is the proposed golf course for Kings Forest (even the name suggests a wooded environment), which covers a big swag of the ‘greenfields’ site. It should be the first item on the developer’s wish list to go, as it is totally inappropriate for the time and conditions we live in. We’ve got to get real. The mantra from developers and their puppet councillors will be that for the estate to be viable, it needs this golf course, that it will create jobs, jobs and more jobs. Well, that’s bunkum. Local golf clubs are suffering already from the economic decline and complain about lack of membership, etc, while others like the one at Sleepy Hollow went belly up some years ago, so a new one can’t possibly be sustainable. It smacks too much of the Gold Coast of the 80s and 90s, where just about every major estate was marketed and sold with a golf course. But the Tweed just doesn’t need it. The course will be dressed up as part of the ‘passive open space’ of the development, but it’s only for use by a select minority, and it will impact heavily on surrounding habitat and water courses, as any nutrients and water used to maintain the greens will leach into the water table. And like the Gold Coast, it’s mostly an artificial environment plastered over a natural one, now is that really smart? A much more sensible use would be turning the area into a world-class koala park with hundreds of koala feed and habitat trees planted. It’s not a far stretch that something like that could become an attraction in itself and a selling point for proponents. Another part of the proposed estate, known as the ‘Cudgen paddock’, is mostly wallum heath plain on the estate’s eastern portion and it’s been suggested by local ecologists it should be set aside as nature reserve, as the minimum area required for heathland survival. The area’s biodiversity could be boosted and residents could enjoy much more nature-based activities and walks and a cleaner environment which attracted them to the Tweed in the first place. There are enough golf estates on the Gold Coast to cater for a sectional market of golf lovers who want to live in or around their playground. Funny how in our neighbouring shire, Oceans Shores (another big residential subdivision dreamed up in the 70s) was initially targeted at retirees and golf lovers but it wasn’t too long before that market died out and young families began to buy up or rent and move in – and they didn’t move there for the golf course, but to be part of this beautiful and largely unspoilt environment on the Northern Rivers. The golf course there is the bane of many residents who have to put up with big smouldering burnoffs from the maintenance involved. At the last election almost every councillor not already aligned with green (read sustainable and appropriate) principles and policies draped themselves, like wolves in sheep’s clothing, in greentinged cloth, promising to listen to the community in regard to the environment and developments affecting them. Well here’s another test for them with these big projects, will we see a repeat of past (mal) practices in development too large scale or too inappropriate for the future? The whole shire will suffer the consequences if the environment is made a secondary consideration rather than the foremost one. The stress on water quality in our river and waterways, native wildlife, social infrastructure: all this has to be seriously taken into account. Huge developments like these will impact on our shire, don’t let them destroy it.

One of the early casualties in the climate change wars is clear expression. The draft agreement cobbled together by UN bureaucrats for consideration at Copenhagen December 7-18 – if you have a strong stomach, you can read it here: http://unfccc.int/resource/ docs/2009/awglca7/eng/inf02. pdf – is prefaced by all the fiddly amendments required by bureaucrats from various nation states. It was probably too much to expect the stirring rhetoric of Obama’s speechwriters, but it would be more heartening for the general punter if the agreement could be understood. The document understates the bleeding obvious: ‘Current per-capita emissions in developed countries remain relatively high compared to those in developing countries, as noted in the Convention and by the IPCC.’ It does address the interesting notion of ‘global carbon space’, which the developed nations have been hogging since 1850 along with ‘their proposed continuing disproportionate use of the remaining global carbon space’. That ‘disproportionate use’ was accompanied by brutal colonisation by the industrialised nations through the pillaging of natural resources and cheap/ slave labour. The cheerful little nation of Belgium, for example, carries on its hands the blood of millions of Congolese who died under the aegis of King Leopold II from 1885 to 1908. Having helped create the climate change emergency, albeit unknowingly at first, through industrialisation, the developed nations are now expected to put the brakes on, a novel concept for those on the treadmill of ‘economic growth’. David Adam, environment

correspondent for The Guardian, notes that ‘According to the UN rules, for a new treaty to be agreed, every country must sign up – a challenging requirement.’ Especially as the US has not ratified the first agreement begun at Kyoto in 1997, and now has to be drawn into the process. ‘Behind the scenes, pessimism about the Copenhagen talks is rising,’ writes Adam.

Having helped create the climate change emergency, the developed nations are now expected to put the brakes on, a novel concept for those on the treadmill of ‘economic growth’. ‘Despite references in the text to a global goal and collective emission cuts of 25-40 per cent by 2020 for rich countries, many observers believe there is little chance such an approach will succeed.’ Adam goes on to quote ‘a top European official’ saying that ‘once all the carbon offsets – buying pollution credits instead of cutting emissions – and “fudges” are taken into account, the outcome is likely to be that emissions in 2020 from rich countries will be broadly similar to those in 1990, he said. “That’s really scary stuff.”’ Research by the World Resources Institute (www.wri. org) is more optimistic than the opinion of the anonymous official, but not by much. Commitments made by developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, when added together, fall short of stabilising global temperatures at a level that averts dangerous climate change, claims WRI, whose website carries the telling slogan, ‘Earth Doesn’t Do Bailouts’. WRI’s analysis of emission reduction pledges by the Euro-

would be necessary for stabilising concentrations of carbon dioxide at 450ppm, a level associated with a 52 percent risk of overshooting a two degrees Celsius goal.’ ■ ■ ■ ■

Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, the grassroots TckTck campaign (http://tcktcktck. org) points out that the most recent negotiations which ran in Bangkok until last Friday moved at a snail’s pace and suggests you ‘adopt a negotiator’ (http://adoptanegotiator. org/category/australia) to help get future negotiations moving along. Tcktck’s next project, in conjunction with 350.org, is the International Day of Climate Action on Saturday, October 24. The number 350 refers to the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to climate scientists. According to 350.org, ‘Two years ago, after leading climatologists observed rapid ice melt in the Arctic and other frightening signs of climate change, they issued a series of studies showing that the planet faced both human and natural

disaster if atmospheric concentrations of CO2 remained above 350 parts per million.’ Tcktck also focuses on the contention that climate change could ‘tip the planet’s delicate balance and unleash a host of geological disasters’, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, which are always on the cards anyway. It’s a view which was put forward at the University College London’s excitingly-named ‘Climate forcing of geological and geomorphological hazards’ conference in mid September. A good primer on just how capricious our planet can be is found in Bill Bryson’s wonderful book, A Short History Of Nearly Everything. If you watched the excellent TV series on Yellowstone National Park, for example, you will know the park sits on a hotbed of magma. Bryson points out that this could blow at any time, as it did 640,000 years ago, and plunge us into global night. ■ ■ ■ ■

And for those still trying to figure out if (anthropogenic) global warming is a legit phenomenon, visit the Myth Busters page at The Climate Institute www.climateinstitute. org.au, which includes a link to an entertaining review by astrophysicist Michael Ashley of Professor Ian Plimer’s book Heaven and Earth. See also Brave New Climate http:// bravenewclimate.com by Professor Barry Brook, director of Climate Science at The Environment Institute, University of Adelaide. Brook and Plimer both work for the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Adelaide and have engaged in public debate – mostly peacefully – on the topic. ■

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We don’t have to ditch the wildlife So Mr Polglase thinks that Tweed Shire cannot afford to be strict with its development controls because it might scare a developer off (no prizes for guessing which one). ‘The Tweed has always been seen by potential investors as a difficult place to invest money and a difficult area to work’. So he is urging our beautiful Tweed to marry even an ugly, mean bridegroom because no one else will want us. In reality, there are 20 major projects valued at between 10 and 100 million dollars awaiting approval on the Tweed by the new panel created by the state government. Or, in other words, keen admirers are lined up out the door and down the road. The Tweed can afford to be fussy. Why wreck our image as the clean green Tweed, by going backwards by 15 years in terms of environmental controls for these two minicities? What’s in it for the rest of us? Eco means jobs for locals and minimising the impact of these developments on our precious wildlife and tourism. Surely with a fortune of $950 million, Mr Ell can afford a few underpasses and overpasses for the koalas to travel safely. They are a standard safety measure in this situation, and locally, they have been proven to work in Lismore by their council. Why not here? This is your last chance this week to write to the council so please help, the Tweed does not deserve second rate. ■

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Murwillumbah ■ Team Koala would like to thank the many people who have supported us in trying to get eco and koala friendly strategies in place at the proposed new development at Kings Forest. Thanks also to all at The Echo for letting people know what is really going on. Next Tuesday night (October 20) the councillors will consider their response to the development application by Leda. Tweed Shire Council’s own planning experts would like to see harm minimisation for the wildlife, as we do. This means no cats and dogs, underpasses and overpasses, protecting the corridors and decent block sizes as well as other standard safety measures for building on sensitive land like this. Kings Forest is an extremely large development that along with Cobaki Lakes will take up 70 per cent of our urban development capacity. It is also right on a vital koala corridor. This is probably the most important decision the councillors will make in their term of office.

The state government has taken over approval of these big developments; however, they rely heavily on local advice from the council involved. In the first application in February, our planners expressed grave concerns about a number of aspects of the plan including for our wildlfe and koalas. As the application has not really improved we expect that they will make the same recommendations. We would like our councillors to support these recommendations in their very important submission to the Dept of Planning. If Mr Polglase talks them into merely ‘noting the report’, as happened last time, it will look as if the people of the Tweed do not care what happens to us or our wildlife. From speaking to so many of you over the past few months, I know the general public does care. If you would prefer eco koala friendly development, please check out our ad this week and write to the council. Encourage your friends and workmates to do so also. Numbers count. Submissions close on that day and after that it is really up to them. Alone I can do nothing to stop this massive development that threatens our rare healthy colony, but if we stand together, we can make a difference. With the situation the way it is, it is the only thing that can. Even a postcard or a one line email saying you support the koalas will make a huge difference, especially for those fighting for their lives. Please be part of the koala’s team – we really need you now! Jenny Hayes

Team Koala, Murwillumbah ■ Even though I am probably just an ignorant ‘moron with no idea’ I note with interest our new mayor’s comment to media on September 17 that the Kings Forest and Cobaki lakes developments will be moving towards sales in the next 12 to14 months. In my ignorance I thought that these developments were still awaiting approval from the NSW Dept of Planning who have the final say. So does this mean that ecologically friendly development guidelines will not be applied to these developments and the colony of 75 koalas in Kings Forest will die? There are approximately 10,000 people who will be living in Kings Forest. After the initial destruction/ construction phase what employment will this township create? Will ‘looking at raising the level of Clarrie Hall dam’ be enough to provide water to

the people here? Where will all the sewage go? Does anyone other than council and other interested parties want massive developments lacking responsibility to our environment and the current residents in Tweed Shire to be built? Is the Council’s reluctance to spend a few thousand dollars on a Koala Plan of Management for the Tweed Shire because the status of the koala here is much worse than our data tells us? Is this why they are going to push through developments as soon as possible and then bow to public pressure to undertake this plan? If you want to have a say in forming these developments into ecologically friendly and more desirable propositions please write to Tweed Shire Council PO Box 816, Murwillumbah, 2484 email tsc@ tweed.nsw.gov.au and the Minister for Planning, GPO Box 5341, Sydney, 2001 email office@keneally.minister.nsw gov.au. Unfortunately for some whom it would suit otherwise, we still live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech. Please speak up before our beautiful Tweed Valley is ruined. Sue Nicholls

Murwillumbah

and love the beauty of koalas, and there are many places that are not their natural habitat that could be used for housing developments. Most of the people who care for koalas either don’t know what to do or don’t think anything they do will have an impact on blind, self-centred politicians in the hands of money-hungry developers. So start to recognise that the people do not want to destroy koala habitat and do not want the developers just making money out of the koala territory. It is their territory, has been and ever should be, so leave it be. And get on with a more sustainable plan. The Tweed is being desecrated at speed. Audrey Hadley

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ARE YOU PART OF THE CONVERSATION? Your community newspaper is the place where Tweed Shire people like to air their concerns. And, unlike other papers, we listen. That is, we devote more space to our letter writers than the others do. (Maybe it’s because more people write to us!) Have your say by dropping us a line: editor@tweedecho.com.au, or fax 02 6672 4933, or Suite 1, Warina Walk Arcade, Main Street, Murwillumbah.

The apparent disregard being shown by developers for our precious local wildlife is absurd. With immediate reference to the Kings Forest submission before the NSW Dept of Planning, we must have common sense prevail. Tweed Shire councillors, please advise the Planning Minister that this development is not welcome in our shire unless it implements a complete ban on potential wildlife-maiming domestic companion animals. You must also ensure that the road network in this ‘mini city’ is koala friendly. Please respect the wildlife’s place in our ecosystem and promise us ratepayers that we can be assured of coexisting with the real locals for generations to come!

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Eviron Who in their right mind would consider building houses for people without due consideration in this day and age to the recognised native animals’ habitat? Are you all going mad? Thousands of people in the Tweed love koalas. Thousands of people in Australia love koalas and millions of people around the world recognise ■

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somehow vindicated, even warm-at-heart, in my vocal opposition to Joh’s policies once my colleague’s politics became apparent. It is with this in mind that I suggest to anyone who might have been referred to as a moron by Cr Youngblutt that they should also take heart and feel duly vindicated in whatever stance they might have taken David Nelson and are likely to continue to Tweed Heads take in the interests of this delightful region.

rently in charge (Polglase and Youngblutt) and put in leaders the community actually voted for. By the way, wasn’t the council the new mayor previously led sacked for corruption? And Youngblutt calling concerned citizens exercising their right to protest ‘morons’ not only displays his contempt for voters but brings to mind the old saying ‘when you point the finger at someone, remember there are always three pointing back’!

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I am becoming increasingly disappointed with the direction of your publication, I believe we still live in a democracy and people with right-wing views are equally entitled to be heard. Also, could you please pass on my sympathy to Emerald Astroturf, not for her business woes but for her unfortunate name.

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I was once called a communist by a colleague whose politics, I later learned, were well to the right of those of Joh Bjelke Petersen, premier of Queensland at the time. The premier had introduced draconian legislation in response to demonstrations against visiting South African rugby players, selected on the basis of that country’s vicious apartheid policy. While I was not, and never have been, a communist, I felt

Dust storms, wild weather, bushfires, surely it cannot take much longer for people to put two and two together and recognise that the degradation of the environment through industry, excess livestock agriculture and overdevelopment plays a part? Get rid of the developmenthungry and environmentallyinsensitive councillors cur-

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The Point funds The general ratepayer did not foot the bill in the recent court cases against The Point. The legal cost to the ratepayer was virtually nothing because council filed ‘submitting appearance’ meaning they did not actively defend the cases but left them for the developer to fight. The Hastings Point Residents Association, with a great deal of community support, funded the legal battle against the developers with their own money and legal representation. When Gavin Lawrie ran for council he didn`t need garage sales and raffle tickets, his campaign was funded by property developers and his campaign running mate was Alan McIntosh, the majority land owner in Hastings Point. Former councillor Gavin Lawrie was quite vocal in his support for Hastings Point to be two storeys and voted accordingly. Then a month later after receiving a phone call from Mr Alan McIntosh about the matter, Mr Lawrie changed his mind, he said ‘he had made a mistake! There was a lone figure in the public gallery that day, ex-councillor Lawrie’s second running mate in the march 2004 election, Mr Alan McIntosh. His now famous ‘backflip’ reinstated the three storey height limit at Hastings Point. Paul Flanagan

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Rally nightmare Tweed’s new mayor Warren Polglase has written a column for the Tweed Daily News (October 3) in which he claims the Repco rally ‘was a great success’ and proceeds to repeat the rally spin about 50 million TV viewers, etc. Who remembers the names of towns in Finland where the rally was held the month before they brought it here? I’m told that few, if any, visitors are drawn to places that have had rallies, apart from loutish lads who want to copycat reckless driving. Where are the survey results about the promised $31 million our businesses were to profit? Why do so many shops and cafes in the Tweed say they had a quiet week and some actually lost money? Polglase wants council to ‘provide more support’ for the

rally. We already pay out from our rates to support these pathetic fantasies of fame. Before we commit more precious resources that could better promote the area, let’s get some accurate results. Why pander to the rich and spoiled elite who benefit from the running of this dinosaur event, rather than focusing on our future potential to attract eco-friendly visitors who come to experience the unique beauty and peace of our region? What’s new or different about a car crash rally? Puts us on the map, eh? What, for being knuckle-dragging mugs who can’t see the forest for the trees? Polglase concludes by saying ‘If council had taken a leadership role, I believe we would have brought the community along with us’. This statement admits that the community was at best deeply divided and begs the question, what sort of ‘leadership’ can we expect from this man (elected with support from two of his colleagues)? I suspect it will be an autocratic style that does not respect the views of those most affected: current residents will have to pay for the infrastructure of expanding Gold Coast-style development at the same time as we pay for Gold Coast-style ‘entertainment’. Scott Sledge

Kingscliff ■ The rally weekend morphed the Tweed and Kyogle Shires into a ‘police state’. My hometown Murwillumbah saw the ‘Capitalist Defence Force’ or mini blitzkrieg if you like ride into town: groups of riot squad members patrolling the streets in groups of four or five. On the Friday I became aware of a young local woman, a very ill woman, just out of hospital, having had fist-size diabetic ulcers drained, who was crossing Main Street, understandably shaky on her feet. A group of four policemen confronted her, one of them physically frisked her, she was ordered down on her knees onto the footpath, made to empty her bag onto the ground, to have the contents spread across the footpath by a policeman’s boot. To prove she had a legitimate reason for the heavy-duty pain killers, she was ordered into the chemist shop for that evidence. A report of the incident is currently with a state Upper House parliamentarian. The other end of the spectrum was my experience on Main Street, the Wednesday morning following the rally. I witnessed a young child of three or four years being brutally, verbally assaulted, diagonally opposite the police station. I felt I must intervene for the child’s sake, who incidentally was cowering against a shop front terrified out of his wits. I told the assailant it was

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not appropriate and he proceeded to set upon me. I retreated across the road to the police station with the assailant in hot pursuit and guess what? Nine forty five in the morning, ‘no one home’. It is actions like this that reinforce public opinion that the police do not see themselves as part of the general community. The police clearly have an ‘us and them’ mentality – reasonable when dealing with professional criminals, but inappropriate when dealing with the public. That they refer to themselves as a police ‘force’ rather than a police ‘service’ is telling. That this attitude is so ingrained within police culture must be the fault of senior management. Try making a complaint about any matter at Murwillumbah police station (when someone is home) and you will understand that the above rings true. Maybe it is the same at a police station near you. I suspect so. A year ago I experienced the very sharp edge of this police attitude, when charged and convicted of assault. The boofheaded local magistrate totally ignored credible evidence offered in my defence. He didn’t even have the manners to look up from his paperwork when being addressed. My conviction was just recently quashed in the District Court by a judge who spent 20 minutes eloquently demolishing the police case against myself. The police prosecutor became tired of the dressing down her department received she melted into her chair, sitting down before the judge had finished, looking forlorn at having the wind judiciously evacuated from her sails. It’s about time the police ‘force’ returned to a police ‘service’ and became servants of the public who pay their wages. A more detailed version of this letter will go to the appropriate Ombudsman and the local member. Peter Rae

Condong ■ So some local businesses are complaining that they did not turn a profit during the Repco rally and also asking why there were food vans brought in from outside the area. Remember, the rally is put on to make a profit and having food vans in to ply their trade is just part of it, as these vans would most likely have to pay a fee. So they profit and so does the rally. Also some businesses in Kingscliff did not make the money they expected. Well of course not! The rally’s main event was in Murwillumbah, Kingscliff only had the pit area; unfortunately tune ups and tyre changing are not exactly big crowd pullers.

But all is not lost. Millions of car race fans worldwide who watched the rally on TV should now be hastily packing their bags and flying to Murwillumbah to see the nice trees they viewed in the background. We can only hope they don’t watch another race before then, with a better background. Terry Seabrook

Kingscliff

Support for rail Anyone who doesn’t appreciate why rail trails replacing the Northern Rivers rail services is a bad idea should spend a few days flitting around Victoria’s regional centres at 160kph in the new ‘purple people eaters’, if you can get a seat. The revival of V Lines’ fortunes is the result of investment in track upgrading and the purchase of 38 x 2-car diesel units. Nice to see groups of teenagers going to gigs without risking their lives on the road. Robin Spragg

Terranora ■ The size of the roll up at Mur-

willumbah station on Tuesday, October 8, was disappointing. I’ve never yet come across a resident that thought losing our rail service a good thing, yet so few can be bothered to object to the imminent legislation that could sell off the rail corridor, thus making any chance of having a rail service a near impossibility. Such apathy lets incompetent governments get away with murder. Also disappointing was the conspicuous absence of Justine Elliot; not even a message. As MLC Lee Rhiannon pointed out, federal Labor promised to pour millions into restoring our line as part of their election platform. Now we have silence when we need action. This is a golden opportunity for the federal government to step in and appropriate control of our rail corridor from the incompetents in Macquarie Street. The building of the line and the provision of rolling stock could be handed over to the Queensland government so that we could have a seamless continuity with their excellent commuter ser vice from Brisbane Airport to Robina. Ultimately it could be possible to catch a train in Byron Bay and alight in Brisbane or at the air terminals. How convenient, how sensible! Think of the number of people who would be able to leave their cars at home. Diana Eriksen

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Tweed teenager Heidi Goodall has such a love for animals that she invented a device which could save the lives of baby whales. In August last year Heidi (pictured with the device) watched Colin the whale calf, which was later discovered to be female, struggle at Pittwater, Sydney, and ultimately euthanised as nobody could find a way to feed her. ‘I saw it on TV and thought there must be a way,’ she said. Heidi, a Year 12 student at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, made the whale calf feeder as part of a major design project for her HSC. ‘I had quite a few design ideas,’ she said. ‘This one is number six. In all it ended up costing $2,000.’ The outer tank is a boat like flotation device which can be tied to the side of a boat. A cavity slopes down to the inner milk tank and a tap moderates the flow. It can attach to either a teat or a stomach feeding tube. ‘I saw Colin nuzzling into boats and trying to feed that way,’ Heidi said of her initial design idea. ‘It would be great if the feeder could be used in future but I’d love it if there were no more orphaned whales.’

Heidi’s ingenuity also scored ‘They came up here (to MurAfter finishing school Heidi her a place on the ABC’s New willumbah) and we went whale has plans to take her love of Inventors program where she watching. It was the first time animals even further by begot to live out a dream. I’d seen a whale in real life.’ coming a vet.

Walk to save Ugandan kids from the Lord Kids here in the Tweed are lucky – their counterparts in Uganda spend the nights fleeing their villages in fear and seeking safety in urban areas, away from the evil deeds carried out by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA is a terrorist or-

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ganisation led by so-called Christian guerillas fighting the Ugandan government. They have been responsible for numerous massacres and abductions. On Saturday, October 24, Gulu Walk will help raise awareness of these atrocities.

Only two areas in Australia regularly participate in the walk, Melbourne and the Tweed. Registration begins 3.30pm at Jack Evans Boat Harbour and the walk begins at 4pm. Afterwards, walkers will join in the lantern parade at the Tweed River Festival.

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It’s a panel-beating shop with a big difference, the new Murwillumbah Collision Repair Centre treats customers like VIPs and offers great service and workmanship, and is the only preferred insurance repairer in the valley. Aussie Fasteners in Murwillumbah has a new sales rep ready to explain the nuts and bolts of its business. The ibar restaurant in Tweed Heads (next to the new visitor information centre) raised a few eyebrows when it opened last year so owner Warren Armstrong decided on a new makeover to open it up for families. It has now become the in-place for a cool drink and tasty food in downtown Tweed Heads. Energy and water savings can now be achieved by obtaining free home sustainability assessments and loans to help out from the federal government’s green loans program.

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!USSIE &ASTENERS Aussie Fasteners would like to welcome our newest member of staff John Karam. John is a local who has worked in this area for 29 years. John will be working as a Sales Representative, if you require any fasteners or stainless steel balustrading don’t hesitate to contact him on 0488 724 525 and he will be more than happy to assist with your inquiries. Or call into our showroom at shop 1, 19 Buchanan Street, Murwillumbah. Aussie Fasteners keep an extensive range of stainless steel balustrading. Bring in your measurements for a free quote, you can install yourself or we can arrange for a qualified tradesman to do it for you. We carry a huge range of stainless steel bolts and screws. We are also specialised suppliers of industrial fasteners for rural, automotive, steel and marine and construction industries. This includes mild steel and zinc plated, high tensile and structural bolts, Imperial and metric screws, stainless steel bolts and nuts, masonry anchors, construction hardware, Type 17s and TEK screws.

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The ibar in downtown Tweed Heads was once known for its risque adult-themed style, now it’s a popular family-friendly destination. Forget the lap dancing, the ibar restaurant in Chris Cunningham Park has a lot more going for it these days for locals and visitors alike to lap right up. After attracting so much unwanted publicity over the so-called lap dancing (it never really did get off the ground) since owner Warren Armstrong opened the late-night diner last year, the ibar has now ‘gone straight’. Warren’s on a winner with the classy joint, near the new visitors information centre, now offering a new look menu and style set to draw local families in. Patrons can enjoy an alfresco barbecue on the deck with a free sausage sizzle and soft drinks for the kiddies, who have the park nearby to play in so mum and dad can keep an eye on them while enjoying lunch, or Sunday breakfast.

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Television Guide

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1. Someone is pitting the world’s superpowers against each other – whoda thought? Fortunately Pierce Brosnan is on the job in Tomorrow Never Dies (Prime, Friday, 8.30pm). 2. Vampires can survive in cold climates, too, at least according to the Swedish horror comedy Frostbite (SBS2, Saturday, 9.40pm). If the Swedes can survive ABBA and Volvos, then the mutant dead are a doddle. 3. The ever-disturbed Rupert Penry-Jones runs into a beastly spot of bother with a biplane in the latest remake of the classic thriller The 39 Steps (ABC1, Sunday, 8.30pm), based on the excellent espionage novel by John Buchan and first brought to the big screen by Hitch in 1935.

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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 Dharma & Greg (PG) 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures (G) 4.30 The Bold & The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Simpsons (G) 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.00 The 7pm Project (PG) 7.30 THe Spearman Experiment (PG) 8.30 Movie: Love Actually (M) Stars Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy. 11.10 Go Girls (M) 12.10 Sports Tonight 12.40 Late Show With David Letterman 1.30 Infomercials (PG) 5.00 Religion to 6am (PG)

5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings with Kerri-Anne 11.00 Infomercials 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show 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 Afternoon News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Hot Seat 6.00 NBN News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Two And Half Men (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Sawshank Redemption (M 1993) Stars Morgan Freeman, James Whitmore. 11.30 News 12.00 Movie: Final Destination 2 (MA15+ 2003) Stars A.J. Cook, Ali Larter, Tony Todd. 1.40 Movie: Falling Down (M1993) Stars Michael Douglas, RObert Duvall, Barbara Hershey. 3.45 Infomercials 4.35 Good Morning America

6.00 ABC News 9.00 Business Today 9.30 Asia Pacific News 10.00 Kids’ Programs 4.30 The New Inventors 5.00 7.30 Select 5.30 Catalyst 6.00 Wheelchair Basketball 8.00 Hyperdrive (PG) 8.30 Torchwood (M) 9.30 Being Erica 10.15 Later... With Jools Holland 11.20 London Live: Seasick Steve, Lady GaGa, The Script, The View 11.50 Close

6.00 Kids’ Programs 1.00 V8 Xtra 1.30 Motorsport 2.30 According To Jim (PG) 5.00 Guide To The Good Life 5.30 Sydney Weekender 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Movie: A Bug’s Life (G 1998) Stars Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phyllis Diller, Kevin Spacey. 8.30 Movie: Deja Vu (M 2006) Stars Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer. 11.10 Movie: Dodgeball – A True Underdog Story (M 2003) Stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn. 1.00 Infomercials

6.00 Kids’ Programs 10.00 Hit List TV (PG) 12.00 Out Of The Blue (PG) 1.00 Australian Moto GP 2009 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) 6.30 Movie: Home Alone 2 – Lost In New York (PG) Stars Macauley Culkin, Jo Pesci, Daniel Stern. 8.50 Movie: X-man – The Last Stand (M) Stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry. 11.00 Dexter (MA15+) 12.00 Rock Of Love (MA15+) 12.50 Sex And The City (M) 1.50 Infomercials 3.55 Brazilian Formula One Grand Pri x Qualifying.

6.00 Arrive Alive Cup 7.00 Weekend Today 9.00 Kids’ Programs 12.00 Horse Racing 5.00 Fishing Australia (G) 5.30 Postcards (G) 6.00 Evening News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Hey Hey Reunion (PG) 10.55 Movie: Ground Hog Day (PG) Stars Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliot. 12.35 Movie: Pink Cadillac (M 1989) Stars Clint Eastwood, Bernadette Peters. 3.00 MAD TV (M) 4.00 Infomercials

7.00 Kids’ Programs 3.00 rage (G) 6.05 The New Inventors 6.30 Wheelchair Basketball 8.00 At The Movies 8.30 Movie: Otto Preminger Season: The Cardinal (M 1963) Stars Carol Lynley, John Huston, Romy Schneider, Tom Tryon. 11.20 Movie: The Woman On The Beach (PG 1947) Stars Robert Ryan, Joan Bennett, Charles Bickford. 12.35 Close

6.00 Religion 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10.30 Crime Busters (PG) 11.00 Retail Therapy (G) 12.00 According To Jim (PG) 12.40 Movie: Toys (PG 1992) Stars Robin WIlliams, Joan Cusack, Jamie Foxx. 3.10 Movie: Welcome To Mooseport (PG 2003) Stars Gene Hackman, Ray Ropmano, Marcia Gay Harden, Maura Tierney. 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu (G) 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Sunday Night 7.30 Border Security (PG) 8.00 The Force (PG) 8.30 Movie: TBA 10.30 Las Vegas (M) 11.30 Scrubs (PG) 12.00 Hot Auctions (G) 12.30 Infomercials 5.30 Seven Early News

6.00 Religion 7.00 Totally Wild 7.30 Pearlie (G) 8.00 Meet The Press 8.30 State Focus (G) 9.00 Infomercials 10.00 Hit List TV 11.00 Australian Moto GP 2009 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 The Simpsons (PG) 6.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol (PG) 9.30 Rove (M) 10.40 Californication (MA15+) 11.15 Movie: Hard Ball (M) Stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane. 1.15 Infomercials 2.45 Brazilian Formula One Gran Prix 5.00 Religion

6.00 Infomercials 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports 11.00 2009 Gold Coast Marathon 11.30 Take 40 Live Presents... 12.00 The Aria Music Show 1.00 Maldives Pro 2009 1.30 From Legends To Heroes 2.00 Movie: Dennis The Menace (PG 1993) Stars Walter matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright. 4.00 The Pursuit (G) 4.30 Talk To The Animals 5.00 Great Aussie Cook-Off 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 News 6.30 20 to 1 7.30 60 Minutes 8.30 Rescue Special Ops (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami (M) 11.30 Bizarre ER (M) 12.00 Movie: Due East (M 2001) Stars Robert Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Kate Capshaw. 2.00 Skippy (G) 2.30 Infomercials 3.30 Religion 5.00 Early Morning News

7.00 Montreux Jazz Festival (G) 8.00 Zoo Days (G) 8.55 Little Angels (G) 9.25 Scrapheap Challenge 11.00 A Journey Through American Music (G) 12.00 Soundtrack To My Life (G) 12.30 Red Dwarf (PG) 1.30 Planet Rock Profiles (G) 1.55 jtv live (G)

5.20 World News 7.15 Weatherwatch 7.25 World News 1.00 Food Lovers Guide To Australia 1.30 Insight 2.30 Treasures Of The SIlk Road 3.30 Living Black 4.00 Classical Destinations: Finlandia 4.30 The Journal 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News 7.30 Paris (M) 8.30 As It Happened: Paris 1919 (PG) 9.30 World News Australia 10.00 Transvestite Wives (M) 10.55 Movie: Wild Camp (MA 2005) France. Stars Isild Le Besco, Denis Lavant. 12.15 Hold Please (MA) 12.30 Double Agent Popov: The Original James Bond (PG) 1.30 FIFA Under 20 World Cup Playoff 3rd v 4th. 4.00 FIFA Under 20 World Cup Final.

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 Morning Show (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Leave It To Beaver (G 1997) Stars christopher Mcdonald, Janine Turner. 2.00 Kids’ Programs 4.00 It’s Acadamic 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H (G) 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven and Prime News 7.00 Home And Away (PG) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens (PG) 8.30 Movie: Tomorrow Never Dies (M 1997) Stars Pierce Brownan, Jonathan Pryce. 11.00 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 12.00 Movie: Dirt (M 2004) Stars Juleta Ortiz, Ignacio Guadalupe. 2.00 Infomercials

5.00 rage (PG) 11.00 Songbook: Donovan (G) 12.00 Wheelchair Basketball 1.00 Basketball: WNBL 3.00 Football: W-League Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC 5.00 Bowls: Australian Indoor Championships Women’s Triples final. 6.00 The Wild Gourmets 6.30 Gardening Australia (G) 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Heart And Soul (PG) 8.25 ABC News 8.30 The Bill (M) 9.20 Taggart (M) 10.10 Silent Witness (M) 11.05 rage (M)

7.05 World News 1.00 Belkis Queen Of Sheba SBS Radio & TV Youth Orchestra. 1.30 Adventures In Listening: Kurt Masur (PG) 2.30 Rembrandt Inc (PG) 3.30 Douglas Kennedy: My Life 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 5.30 Civilisation (G) 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 The Nest (G) 8.30 Iron Chef 9.20 Rockwiz (M) 10.00 Movie: Om Shanti Om (M 2007) India. Stars Shah Rukh Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Arjun Rampal, Deepika Padukone. 12.50 SOS (PG) 1.50 Pizza World Record (MA) 2.20 Knot At Home (M) 2.50 Weatherwatch

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 The lost World Of Communism

6.25 World News 10.00 Fork In The Road: Egypt (G) 11.00 Fifty Years! Of Love? (PG) 12.00 Cycling Tour Of Tasmania. 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Football Asia 3.30 UEFA Europa League Mag 4.00 Les Murray’s Football 5.00 The World Game 6.00 Feast Greece 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Christine Anu 8.30 Dateline 9.30 The Conspiratory File: Lockerbie (PG) 10.30 The Deadlys 2009 12.05 Embedded With Blackfellas 1.05 Movie: Moi The Albino (M 2003) Iceland. Stars Tomas Learquis, Thostur Leo Gunnarsson. 2.45 Weatherwatch

4.30 G.P. (PG) 5.30 The New Inventors (G) Rpt. 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 Wild China (G) 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Wild At Heart (PG) 1.30 Spicks And Specks (PG) Rpt. 2.00 Monarch Of The Glen (G) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Message Stick (G) Rpt. 6.30 Can We Help? (G) 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Stateline (G) 8.00 Collectors (G) 8.30 Hunter (M) 10.15 THat Mitchell And Webb Look (M) 10.40 Lateline 11.10 The Urban Monkey With Murray Foote 11.30 triple j tv With The Doctor 11.55 Good Game Rpt. 12.25 rage (M)

3.00 Firebird And Other Legends (G) 4.45 Will Time Tell (G) 5.00 Sunday Arts 6.00 At The Movies 6.30 The Einstein Factor 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Ganges: River Of Life 8.30 The 39 Steps (M) 10.30 Daniel Libeskind (PG) 10.35 Yehudi Menuhin (G) 11.25 Movie: The Interrupted Journey (PG 1949) Stars Richard Todd. 12.45 Movie: Break Of Hearts (PG 1935) Stars Katharine Hepburn, Charles Boyer. 2.05 Movie: Morning Glory (G 1933) Stars Katharine Hepburn, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. 3.30 Talking Heads: Hazel Phillips (G) 4.00 The Pet Show (G)

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1.55 jtv live: Jet 2.55 jtv live: The Shins 3.50 jtv live: You Am I 4.45 Rock In Rio 6.00 ABC Fora 7.00 Artscape 7.30 Sunday Arts 8.30 The Great Contemporary Art Bubble (M) 10.00 The Wall 10.30 The Jewel In The Crown 11.25 East Of Everything (M) 12.25 Close

7.00am to 6.30pm World News In Various Languages 6.30 World News 7.30 The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs (PG) 8.30 112 Emergency 9.00 Movie: The Hidden Blade (MA 2004) Masatoshi, Nagase, Takako Matsu, Yukiyoshi Ozawa. 11.20 Movie: A Real Man (MA 2003) France. Stars Mathieu Almaric, Helene Fillieres. 1.25 Weatherwatch

5.00am to 6.30pm World News In Various Languages 6.30 World News 7.30 Don Matteo (PG) 8.30 Unit One (M) 9.40 Movie: Frostbite (MA 2005) Sweden. Stars Petra Nielsen, Grete Havneskold, Emma Aberg. 11.20 Movie: Grimm (M 2003) Netherlands. Stars Halina Reijn, Jacob Derwig, Carmelo Gomez. 1.05 Weatherwatch

5.00am to 6.00pm World News In Various Languages 6.30 World News 7.30 The World Game 8.30 Outback United 9.30 Movie: Love At Fist Hiccup (M 1999) Denmark. Stars Robert Hansen, Sofie Lassen-Kahlke. 11.00 Movie: Kurt Wallander – Mastermind (M 2005) Sweden. Stars Krister Henriksson, Johanna Sallstrom. 12.45 Weatherwatch

6.00 Baseball. Division Series 9.00 Cycling. Jayco Herald Sun Tour 9.30 The Sport Of Kings 10.00 Sports Unlimited 11.00 College Football 1.30 Moto GP 3.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying 5.00 Omnisport 5.30 NFL Game Day 6.00 Transworld Sport 7.00 Moto GP 8.30 Cycling. Jayco Herald Sun Tour 9.00 Sports Tonight 9.20 Twenty20 Champions League Cricket 5.00 Omnisport 5.30 I Fish

6.00 Kids Programs 8.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 9.00 Bewitched 9.30 The Flintstones 10.00 The Jetsons 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ 11.30 The Partridge Family 12.00 Frasier 12.30 Seinfeld

1.00 The Bachelor 2.00 Drop Dead Diva 3.00 Just Shoot Me! 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Camp Lazlo 4.30 Ben 10 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 6.30 TMZ 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 Frasier 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Godzilla 11.00 Frasier 11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Bones (M) 1.50 Lean On Me (M) 4.00 The Aria Musick Show All GO! programs G or PG unless otherwise classified

6.00 Baseball 6.00 Kid’s Programs 9.00 Cycling 1.00 Ballistyx Snowboard Show 9.30 Athletix. The 1.30 Seinfeld IAAF Magazine 3.00 Frasier 10.00 Football. 4.00 Hogan’s Heroes Bundesliga 5.00 The Nanny 11.05 Mecum Auction 6.00 Seinfeld 12.00 NASCAR Sprint 7.30 Dance Your Ass Off Cup Happy 8.30 Father Of The Pride Hour (M) 1.00 Moto GP 9.00 South Park (MA15+) 5.00 Cycling. Jayco 10.00 RENO 911 (M) Herald Sun 11.00 Movie: Shaft’s Big Tour Score (M) Stars 7.00 The Sport Of Richard Roundtree. Kings 1.00 Movie: Westworld 7.30 Sports Tonight (M) Stars Yul Brunner. 7.50 Pro Bull Riding 2.45 Movie: Curse Of The 8.50 Sports Soup Jade Scorpion G) 9.20 Twenty20 Stars Woody Allen, Champions Helen Hunt, Dan League Cricket Aykroyd. 1.15 Twenty20 4.30 Marine Boy Champions 5.00 The Aria Music Show League Cricket 5.00 Football. All GO! programs G or PG unless otherwise classified Bundesliga

6.00 Football. Bundesliga 6.50 NASCAR Nationwide Series 9.45 Formula 1 Qualifying 11.00 Moto GP. Round 15 Australian 5.00 Moto GP 5.30 Baseball. Championship Series National League 8.00 Sports Tonight 8.20 ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing 9.20 Twenty20 Champions League Cricket 1.15 Twenty20 Champions League Cricket 5.00 Omnisport 5.30 Athletix. The IAAF Magazine

6.00 Kid’s Programs 11.30 Seinfeld 12.00 Charlie’s Angels 1.00 Marine Boy 1.30 Scooby-Doo 2.00 Josie & The Pussycats 2.30 Scooby-Doo 3.00 The Jetsons 4.00 The Flintstones 5.00 The Nanny 6.00 Seinfeld 6.30 Wipeout 7.30 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 South Park (M) 9.30 Curb Your Enthusiasm (MA15+) 10.00 Weeds (MA15+) 11.00 Movie: Spies Like Us (G) Stars Martin Sheen, Chevy Chase, Dan Ackroyd. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 2.00 South Park 3.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm (MA15+) 3.30 Weeds (MA15+) 4.30 Charlie’s Angels All GO! programs G or PG unless otherwise classified

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4.30 G.P. (PG) 5.30 The New Inventors (G) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 Landline 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 The Gil Mayo Mysteries 1.30 The Cook And The Chef (G) 2.00 Parliament Question Time: House Of Representatives 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Landline Extra 6.30 Talking Heads 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Australian Story (PG) 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Ashes To Ashes (M) 10.30 Lateline & Lateline Business 11.35 The Oasis (M) 12.50 Parliament Question Time: House Of Representatives 1.50 Movie: They Won’t Believe Me (PG 1947) 3.25 Bowls: Australian Indoor Championships Women’s Triples final.

5.20 World News 7.10 Weatherwatch 7.25 World News 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1.30 Letter To Anna (M) 2.30 Dateline 3.30 Insight 4.30 The Journal 5.00 The Crew 5.30 Stay Strong 6.00 Living Black 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Top Gear (PG) 8.30 Man Vs Wild 9.30 World News 10.00 Entourage (M) 10.30 Skins (MA) 11.30 Life’s A Zoo (M) 11.55 Movie: Warriors Of Heaven And Earth (M 2003) China. Stars Wen Jiang, Kitchi Nakai, Xuequi. 2.00 Weatherwatch

4.30 Psychic Investigators (G) 5.00 The New Inventors (G) 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 The Music In Me 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 The Einstein Factor (G) 1.00 The New Inventors (G) 1.30 Catalyst (PG) Rpt. 2.00 Parliament Question Time: House Of Representatives 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.05 Rivers And Life: Niles 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 The Sphinx Unmasked 9.30 TBA 10.00 Jennifer Byrne Presents 10.30 Lateline & Lateline Business 11.30 Four Corners Rpt. 12.15 Media Watch Rpt. 12.30 Poirot (PG) 1.25 Parliament Question Time: House Of Representatives 2.25 Movie: Along The Rio Grande (PG 1941) 3.25 triple j tv With The Doctor

5.20 World News 7.15 Weatherwatch 7.25 World News 1.00 Movie: Italian For Beginners (M 2000) Denmark. Stars Andewrs Berthelsen, Sara Indrio Jensen. 2.40 Blue, Karma, Tiger (PG) 3.00 Corner Gas (G) 3.30 Living Black 4.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia 4.30 The Journal 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Insight 8.30 East West 101 (M) 9.30 World News Australia 10.00 Hot Docs: 21 Up America (PG) Latest in the 7-up series 11.50 Movie: Electric Shadows (PG 2004) China. Stars Yu Xia, Haibin Li, Yijing Zhang. 1.35 Mao: A Life (PG) 2.40 Weatherwatch

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This week Jupiter, the zodiac’s all round fortune bringer moves forward, while the planetary gathering in Libra inclines our minds towards peace, love, justice, partnerships and partying

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ARIES: With the planetary emphasis in your partnership zone don’t even think about behaviour that causes you or anyone else unnecessary stress. Accept that other people’s agendas are their own business, take care of your health and this week you’ll be looking good just like an Aries should. TAURUS: You definitely win this week’s astral jackpot as your ruling planet Venus sashays into her favourite home stay – witty, artistic, pleasure loving Libra – while clever Mercury keeps a weather eye on Tauran finances, ensuring you don’t over-flash the plastic in the cathedrals of retail. GEMINI: Stay detached from emotional dramas, tread gently around other people’s sensitive areas and a lucrative business deal could be cemented this week. While celestial cha-cha steps suggest a temptation to let style overwhelm substance, actions and results should speak louder than charisma.

Magnus Carlsen’s magnificent victory in Nanjing this week has left historians scratching their heads – has there ever been a better performance by an 18-yearold in history? Only one player, only one result bears comparison – Bobby Fischer’s 1962 win of the Stockholm Interzonal World Championship qualifier, 2.5 points ahead of 22 other aspirants for Mikhail Botvinnik’s world title from around the globe. Both Carlsen’s and Fischer’s tournament wins were achieved within a couple of months of their 19th birthday and both tournaments signalled clearly that here was a future World Champion. It took Fischer another 10 years to ascend the chess summit, obstructed by Cold War chicanery and by Fischer’s propensity to boycott events if conditions did not meet his high standards. After his overwhelming victory at the Pearl Spring tournament in Nanjing – a performance which included victories over every rival, including world

CANCER: This week may need rapid, even radical, adjustments to the way you do things: sharing instead of hoarding, opening up when you’re feeling at your most vulnerable rather than snapping the crab shell shut. Insisting on your way could cause clashes – go for cooperation and collaboration. LEO: Forget critics raining on your parade – this week’s Leo moon kickoff brings a reassuring upswing in creative inspiration. If the wow factor’s been a bit lacking lately take heart, because there’s plenty of verve and joie de vivre in this week’s wheelings and dealings. VIRGO: Stop criticizing yourself! Do you even realize you’re doing it? Be as tender and understanding to yourself as you are with others. Appreciate the beautiful creature you are. Acknowledge those meticulous Mercurian gifts: your elegant aesthetics, your sense of service and finesse. LIBRA: This week your intuition,

spirit wisdom, higher self or whatever you like to call it has important information for you. Sure you’re busy with a hundred and one different kinds of fun, but at some time turn off the mobile, iPod and the news and tune into numero uno… SCORPIO: Don’t like living with unanswered questions? The universe has been busy probing your depths and this week Mercury brings answers. Possibly not what you expected, or even wanted, but they’ll give you more control over your life by clarifying a decision whether to commit or quit. SAGITTARIUS: As Jupiter your ruling planet heads direct in the sign of unexpected benefits and new moves, this week could bring a fresh slant on a marketing presentation or business strategy, highlighting what needs to be repackaged, reworked or just resigned to the bin. CAPRICORN: This week’s socially aerobic climate is

CHESS by Ian Rogers Play at Seagulls Club, Thurs 6-10pm number one Veselin Topalov - – your good form and your oppofew believe that Carlsen will take nents playing poorly. Others may more than half that time to take be surprised to see such a result, over at the top. but Magnus is young and for him Carlsen’s result has virtu- nothing is impossible.’ Carlsen did have one advanally guaranteed the Norwegian teenager a place in the Final 8 tage denied to Fischer – most World Championship Candidates notably the facility to phone a matches, though with the fickle- friend, Kasparov. Almost every ness of the world body FIDE, it evening Carlsen’s new trainer was is hard to be 100% confident that ‘giving me some comments and the Candidates matches will actu- advice’ said Carlsen. Evidence of Kasparov’s guidally take place in 2010. Teimour Radjabov, the Azeri ing hand could be seen in many wonderboy who beat Garry of Carlsen’s opening choices, but Kasparov in 2003 at age 15 but the following victory was entirely has subsequently failed to move Carlsen’s own work. We pick up higher than the top 10, spoke for the game at the diagram, Carlsen the other Nanjing players when playing White against Chinese he said: ‘From the first round, star Wang Yue, after five and you could see that Magnus had a half hours play, thwith Carlsen move. new ideas and strategies, and about to play his 59 White has run out of pawns and it seems as if a he changed every round which is inevitable but Carlsen manages to create impressed me very much. He was draw threats from nowhere... well prepared and played particu- 59.Rc1! Re3+? larly well. Of course such a result Obvious but fatal. Both 59...Ra5 and 59...Rb3 also needs some objective factors should hang on.

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positively seething with excellent contacts, while its challenge is to balance the ideal with the reality, the impulse and its fulfillment, the way things could be and the way they are, ie. the hundred and one contradictions of daily existence. AQUARIUS: While Jupiter direct in your sign attracts support and applause for your adventurous, cutting-edge inspirations, it’s in your best interests to be diplomatic rather than blunt because this week won’t appreciate your signature straightforwardness. Awkward, inconvenient truths need tactful packaging. PISCES: With present planetary emphasis in the Piscean sector of partnership, teamwork and alliances, it’s important to heal rifts and reestablish a smooth flow of energy with the key people in your life so you can fully absorb your lucky transit coming up this summer. 60.Kd1! Rb3 Wang’s hand almost released the rook on c3 before he reconsidered and found a safer, but not safe enough, square. Had Wang not been required by the ‘touch move’ rule to move his rook, he might have tried 60...Ka5!? 61.Nd5 Re1+! 62.Kxe1 Nd3+ 63.Kd2 Nxc1 64.Kxc1, reaching the notoriously tricky endgame of two knights against pawns. (Without the pawns White could not force checkmate.) Carlsen would still have been favoured to win after 64... f5 65.Nf4! but with less than 10 minutes left to finish the game, his endgame technique would have been severely tested. 61.Nd5+! Ka7 62.Ra1+ Kb8 63.Kc2! Rh3 Suddenly the rook cannot stay on the b file and Black’s king will be left without protection. 64.Rb1+ Ka7 65.Rb7+ Ka6 66.Rb6+ Ka5 66...Ka7 67.Nb5+ Ka8 68.Nc7 checkmate! would have been a prettier finish. 67.Rb5+ Ka4 68.Nb6+ Ka3 69.Rxe5 1-0 a

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ACROSS 1. Written work submitted ready for publication (10) 6. Halt, cease (4) 10. Organs of taste (7) 11. Make more intense, coagulate (7) 12. Female head of a clan (9) 13 Lovers’ meeting (5) 14. Barb, prickle (5) 15. Chairman, head of Presbyterian church (9) 17. Mistaken, in error (9) 20. Stakes in poker (5) 21. Lower intestine (5) 23. Watchmen, guards (9) 25. Social worker, official who hands out charity (7) 26. 1920s design movement (3,4) 27. Pig’s grunting sound (4) 28. Nymphs who majntained the garden of the west (classical) (10)

ACROSS 1. 13 across epic page sample prepared by Remington (10) 6. Road work. Halt (4) 10. Languages for Chinese crime syndicate union with two cardinals (7) 11. Concentrate, yokel, captured by a number (7) 12. Dominant woman to walk over poor Rita (9) 13. Attempt street rendezvous (5) 14. Number following god – what a prick! (5) 15.Trade breakdown in the backroom needs a mediator (9) 17. Certain to go back over the patent copier, but mistaken (9) 20. Worker takes two directions making bets (5) 21. Broken elbow – shows guts (5) 23. Guards three points: silent service! 990 25. The French Roman – confuses social worker (7) 26. Design movement requires skill with cryptic code (3,4) 27. Its all right about the popular, says pig (4) 28. Man takes horse, having captured psychic power from the nymphs of the evening (10)

DOWN 1. Tribal emblem (5) 2. Light red wine (5,4) 3. Fuity white wine (9,5) 4. Speaker’s platform (7) 5. Tossed, threw (7) 7. Fortified European wine (5) 8. Dry white wine (5,4) 9. Popular Australian beer (8,6) 14. Widely marketed Italian white wine (9) 16. Document of ownership (5,4) 18. Look at, watch (7) 19. Portable tanning device (3-4) 22. Human female (5) 24. Specks, dots (5)

Last week’s solution

DOWN 1. Carry the maiden – it’s symbolic (5) 2. Light red cast iron pint 3. Club saving on an amusing drop (9,5) 4. Stand up or play the banjo! (7) 5. Threw tar at journalist (7) 7. Muscadelle to backchat (5) 8. Sporting, I toss for the drink (5,4) 9. Green can makes old queen resentful (8,6) 14. Booze causes decline in musical group entertaining a number (9) 16. Bird conducted alchemist back to proof of ownership (5,4) 18. Peep back, wait and watch (7) 19. A laundryman ends up in the drain for a tanner (3-4) 22. Order in pale lady (5) 24. Looks up six acrosses (5)

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a Mother of a Comedy night featuring Australia You’ve Got Talent’s semi finalist Sandy Gandhi and Jenny Wynter, just returned from 2 years Island Vibe Festival performing in the US. Jen is one of Australia’s fastest October 30 to November 1 emerging comedic talents, with Get set for the Island Vibe Fes- a particular passion for musitival, which boasts some of the cal, character and improvised world’s most acclaimed reggae comedy. For the past two years and world music artists. Held at she has been based in North Minjerribah (North Stradbroke America, where she has toured Island) you will arrive by ferry her stand-up act throughout or water taxi at Dunwich on the Canada with Yuk Yuk’s and western side of the island. has performed as a mainstage According to organiser Morgyn, ‘The idea to do a festival on Minjerribah (Stradboke) hit me like a falling coconut one November day walking along Deadman’s Beach at Point Lookout. It was one of those magical days when the ocean and sky create that harmony of aquamarine and deep blue that make you feel like the luckiest being on the planet…’ The festival’s Arts, Culture and Community program exists to highlight and celebrate the music, dance, art and cultures of Indigenous peoples locally, across Australia , throughout Oceania and beyond. It also provides artistic and cultural SARITA APPEARING AT THE exchange opportunities for OCT 30 TO NOV 1 the local island community, and strives to create harmony cast member with the worldamong cultures by coming renowned improv company together on equal ground. Loose Moose Theatre. Some of the line up includes In 2006 she was awarded a Natiruts, Chali 2na, Saritah, $15,500 Lord Mayor’s New and Grrilla Step, Chocolate Strings, Emerging Artists Fellowship House of Shem, Nicky Bomba, to travel to New York, Boston, SoundSystem, Kingfisha, Darky Las Vegas and LA to train in Roots, Bonjah, Laneous, Mista comedy and improv with the Savona, Spankinhide, Fyah prestigious Second City and Walk and Yeshe. more. In 2007 Arts Queensland For more visit www.islandvibe. awarded her another grant to attend the Loose Moose Intercom.au national School of ImprovisaTweed River Festival tion in Calgary and she was A full weekend of activities will also offered an independent be on at this weekend’s Tweed residency at the renowned Banff Centre, to work on her River Festival. It runs from October 17 to 24 and includes new solo show. Jen has written for ABC TV’s The Glass House, revegetation, art exhibitions, lantern, singing and drumming has performed all around Australia and the USA and has workshops, wetland and bird walks and open days. For more appeared on Brisbane’s 612 info visit www.tweed.nsw.gov. ABC, Tasmania’s Huon FM and Briz 31’s Cinema. Until jumpau/Events/WhatsOnCommuing the ocean to Canada, she nity.aspx co-hosted The Frog and Peach, the cultishly popular comedy drive-time radio show on 4ZZZ. Thursday October 15 at Side Splitting Comedy at the Currumbin RSL. Show at 7.30pm Mother of a Comedy with doors open from 6.30pm. Tickets are $15/18 and can be Night bought at the club or online on www.currumbinrsl.com.au Stand up comedian and serial mother Mandy Nolan presents Phone 07 5534 7999.

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Show and his numerous TV specials ‘Celebrity Superpowers’, and ‘The Power Of One’, Peter Powers has become a major celebrity and draw card on the Australian circuit. Peter is touring Australia during 2009 with a fantastic new show full of Andre Rieu surprises, one that promises to live via satellite from the Acer be an unbelievably outrageous Arena and wild experience. Saturday André Rieu, together with his at Seagulls from 8.30pm Johann Strauss Orchestra will delight fans across the country Chase The Sun with an enchanting Arena Tour Jan Rynsaardt, Ryan Van Genperformance. At 8pm NSW nip and Jon Howell formed

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hard rock refused to leave the party. So, after two solid years on the road, Chase The Sun grew out of their blues roots and spread their branches up and out to the heights of rock and roll. Princess and the accompanying Living Free Part 2 are new tracks from Chase The Sun’s forthcoming sophomore album Rednecks and Gentlemen due for release in March 2010. Princess, the perfect song about a girl you love to hate, showcases the band’s burgeoning new sound and captures a taste of the excitement Chase The Sun generate with their rocking live shows at festivals and sweat box pubs all over the country. Recorded in one take late one night after just the right number of beers, the other track Living Free Part 2 couldn’t be more different to Princess. Like Prince with a hangover jamming with Keb Mo, Rynsaardt delivers this simple solo blues number about the good things in life in a falsetto style that would surprise and delight even his mum. Both tracks were recorded on good old fashioned two-inch tape under the watchful ear of David Skeet (Kate Miller-Hei-

DST, from Sydney’s Acer Arena, this magnificent event will be beamed out via CinemaLive’s satellite network as it happens, into regional cinemas and big screens, including at Seagulls. Don’t miss André’s magical performance as he fills the night with breathtaking music. Tickets selling fast. Friday at Seagulls from 8pm.

Peter Powers – Hypnotist Peter Powers is well known for his many appearances on the Footy Show where he hypnotized Fatty Vautin and other members of the show. His shows are unique, fun-packed with loads of surprises. During 2008 Foxtel aired nationally a 13- week series of Peter Power’s shows ‘Power Of One’ which is the third series. Following these specials, Foxtel followed through with another series by Peter Powers titled ‘Street Hypnosis’. Peter Powers is in strong demand world wide and, in mid 2008 he filmed a 13-week series of TV shows in the Netherlands for the Dutch market. During each year, he tours England, Scotland, Ireland and is trying to fit in a tour of Canada. With appearances on The Footy

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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH: ELAINE WOODGATE AS AUNT SPONGE, CAROL EVANS AS AUNT SPIKER & KOBY L’ESTRELLE AS JAMES. FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 AT THE MURWILLUMBAH CIVIC CENTRE Chase The Sun and recorded their critically acclaimed selftitled 2007 debut with the high ideal that they would be an acoustic blues trio. Only problem was, they discovered shortly afterwards that they were too loud, too fast and pretty much way too rock n roll for anything as sedate as that. Never fear, it’s not that the blues has left Chase The Sun entirely; it’s more that their other influences, classic rock and

dke, The Church) with the idea of catching a real and honest representation of the band playing live in the studio. See them at the Soundlounge, Currumbin RSL 8pm Friday.

Marshall and the Fro From humble beginnings in Byron Bay, Marshall and the Fro are now in demand performing nationally and internationally. Their music feels so natural and so comfortable it’s like

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It’s a test. If they break us, the town of most resistance, then they break every little village in Australia.

Mandy Nolan

Some hippy chick back in the seventies turned up in Hawaii, opened her window, took in the breathtaking view of the mountains and then walked downstairs into the carpark. It inspired her to write ‘Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.’ The Big Yellow Taxi is pulling up in Mullumbimby and dropping off the Fresh Food People. Woolies are soon to hit town. It is the evil of which we may not speak: Mullum’s Mordor. It must be stopped. If the hippies, activists and freak brigade of the North Coast of NSW can’t stop chain store cancer vaccinating their village against uniqueness and small business, then we’re done for. The corporate machine has eaten the dream.

It’s chess. They needed some practice negotiating difficult free thinking, organic communities. Take out the Queen. They needed to find a robust economically healthy village where local business flourished and the town centre was alive with chatter and diversity. So they took out Maleny. Sure they won’t shop there. Who cares? If the citizens of Maleny are philosophically euthanased in the fight against what some pithy progressives like to call ‘change’ (implying that those who don’t accept big business bastardising their town are in fact change-challenged. You want change, buddy? Then give your BMW to St Vincent De Paul and start riding a bike. (Change comes from within, not from your wallet), then what hope do we have here in Mullumbimby? Once Woolies take Mullum it’s checkmate on regional communities, and the board falls. We stinky hairy people of the revolution must defend our honour. We must rise up from our middle class slumber, prise ourselves from the plasma, and defend our precious pawns: the

in a kilt on his mobile, a nice neat Nanna off to the doctor, a seedpod of single mums Franchise is the business outside Santos sharing tips equivalent of the chicken pox on crystal deodorant, there’s blanket for the butcher, the workmen, men who have baker and the candlestick never worked, emo teenagers maker, the grocer, the chemist skipping school and eating and the alchemist. Woolies chips on the pavement, the is the camphor laurel by our crazy walking guy bumming a stream. Mullumbimby is all dollar and a cigarette, there’s that is left of the hippy dream. an elusively private local lawyer walking his dog, there’s a political activist with hair like Jesus scowling into his coffee, there’s the Mayor with a bunch of papers having a meeting in a local cafe, there’s some dishevelled rock star s skulking the street but no one s really knows who he is, there’s v vegetarians in the butcher shop buying bones for their dogs and carnivores in the health food shop buying a colon cleansing kit, there’s beautifully dressed women It is a remarkable picture of next to badly dressed women, diversity and community, a there’s the whitened teeth rich and thriving culture that is brigade holding court with a reminder of the power of the the toothless, there’s a bloke village. Mullum has retained from the local paper taking a her status as a country town, photo outside the fish shop, albeit a little Newtown… with there’s a handful of hard dairy farmers. core drinkers at the window Drive to Mullum on any of the local pub, there’s a given day, and this is what whale activist in the chemist you’ll find: buskers on sitar, waiting for his prescription, buskers on guitar, kids from there’s the guy in a wheelchair Shearwater out-busking them with emphysema smoking all, there’ll be a shirtless bloke a durry, there’s a farmer in ordinary people who live in Mullumbimby.

his ute reading Shooter’s Monthly, there’s a bigmouthed comedian without a licence pushing a pram and lugging shopping, there’s people talking everywhere, gathered in groups, dotted in shops, music playing, noise everywhere. Dogs are tied to every post and not just one dog. Lots of dogs. Small fluffy designer dogs tied next to cattledogs, next to collies, next to mongrels. There’s dog shit on the street, but we just walk over it. This is our community. A vibrant flawed gloriously fucked-up cacophony of community. Mullumbimby needs to be heritage listed. Supermarkets are soul destroyers. It’s time to defend our town. It reminds me of one of the saddest and most telling lines from one of my favourite films, Withnail & I when one of the characters bemoans the end of the the utopian wonderland that was the 60s with ‘They’re selling hippie wigs in Woolworths, Man.’ So drop your firestick, stop tie-dying those rainbow shirts and put down your lentils, it’s time to make a stand… even a frigging headstand would do.

JENNY WYNTER, SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY, THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 AT THE CURRUMBIN RSL

PETER POWERS SATURDAY AT SEAGULLS FROM 8.30PM

ANDRE RIEU FRIDAY AT SEAGULLS FROM 8PM cover genres such as rock ‘n’ roll, Aussie rock, 60s-70s rock, hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, as well as their own original music. Serene Addiction connect with their audience through their upbeat vibe and pure enjoyment of live music. Their music provides a blend of powerful harmonies and punchy guitar riffs. Two girls, two guitars, raw and real, rhythmical without the backing machine! Influences include The Indigo Girls, The Cranberries, Ritchie Valens, kd lang, Melissa Etheridge, Ani DiFranco, Rob Thomas, Mia Dyson, Josh Pyke and late 60s rock. Sheoak Shack Fingal Head, 7pm Saturday.

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PRESTON TRAIN AT CABARITA SPORTS CLUB FRIDAY

Bill Jacobi will be back on the verandah at The Riverview Hotel in Murwillumbah this Sunday arvo, watching the river flow and stomping out some more those rootsy down to earth grooves. Bill will be riding in on the back of a Floyd Vincent and the Childbrides tour, so catch him at his sleep deprived and road rattled best. Show starts at 2pm.

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will be blowing Neverland away with the release of there EP Afro Nuts. Alongside them will be The Shake Up also releasing their EP. The Goons of Doom will be planning their revenge on Neverland Bar on Saturday after the release of their latest album. In support will be Comic Sans and Thomas J. DJ Black will be taking right At Neverland this through Sunday the only week way he knows how, slow and This Thursday, Brett Sellwood steady. starts up your weekend early Serene Addiction with the latest in tech house. On Friday Yolanda Be Cool Serene Addiction is Bec and from the infamous Ajax’s label Lani from the Gold Coast. They slipping into your favorite pair of double pluggers only to find that you’re slamming them together in the air chanting an OCCA anthem ‘I got my thongs on’. The band embraces its Australian heritage and what better token of choice than the humble rubber double plugger! Soundlounge, Currumbin RSL, 8pm Friday.

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Fresh from a show at the Pacific Hotel Yamba last weekend, Preston Train are looking to roll into the Cabarita Sports Club this Friday 16. The Train interpret tunes from the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Robben Ford, The Bondi Cigars, Tim Buckley, 10 CCC through to artists like Ben Harper, Donovan Frankenreiter, Cruel Sea and some classics from the Hoodoo Gurus, Sunnyboys and Hunters & Collectors. They also play a few originals of their own. Cabarita Sports Club Friday.

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Duck is flying south to promote their new, full-length album Propaganda. They kick off their tour with three local shows: Nimbin Hotel on Friday, Lennox Hotel on Saturday and The Rails, Byron on Sunday. Anarchist Duck are teaming up, for this leg of the tour, with reggae soul sister, CC the Cat.

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Storytelling for children at the Gallery Renowned storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong from The Storytree Company will share stories for children and families in the Tweed River Art Gallery’s Peter and Judy Budd Foyer. 10am and 11am Sunday October 18 There will be two sessions of approximately 30 minutes, each featuring different stories. At 10am Jenni will weave magic tales from her perch on Keith Cameron’s Chairs in Wonderland and at 11am she will share tales of fantasy and legend inspired by the exhibition The enchanted forest: new gothic storytellers.

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and $10 conc. The venue is located at the Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, corner of Wharf and Brett Streets. Part proceeds from this production go to the Smith Family. www.tweedtheatre.com.au

Giant Peach Murwillumbah Theatre Company’s final production for the year will be James and the Giant Peach, opening on Friday October 23 at 7.30pm at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre. This children’s classic will be rediscovered with wonder and delight as the characters are brilliantly brought to life in this fantastical play for children and adults based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Performances continue on Saturday October 24 and October 31 at 7.30 pm and Sunday October 25 and November 1 at 2 pm. Tickets $15, adult, $12 conc. and $5 school student are available from Murwillumbah Music shop (02 6672 5404) or at the door. Enquiries Rosemary 02 6672 1520.

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Choir Boys Friday October 23 Cabarita Beach Sports Club Lots of hilarity, music and may- Jeff Lang hem is promised for the Tweed Friday October 23 Theatre Company’s latest Soundlounge production, The Last Resort. James Guppy in Conversation The Aussie comedy is set in an over 50s retirement village, 2pm Saturday October 31 Tweed River Art Gallery where residents have to raise money to repair the village bus. Dance Force Showcase Sunday November 1 There is complimentary wine Seagulls and cheese on opening night, which is this Friday October Hilltop Hoods 16. Complimentary coffee or Saturday November 7 tea will be served at the interSeagulls val. Written by Judith Prior and Natiruts (Brazil) directed by Raelene Richards, Friday October 30 the play has special permisCoolangatta Hotel sion for performance by David Spicer Productions. It runs from Wolf And Cub October 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8pm Saturday October 31 Coolangatta Hotel DST, and October 18 and 25 at 3pm DST. Tickets at the door The Unity Festival or telephone (07) 5536 2556 to Saturday November 14 book tables of 10 or more. BYO The Branding Rail Murwillumbah Showgrounds drinks and snacks. $12 adults

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gig guide THURSDAY 15 ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL, 8PM BERST ■ COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8PM PHIL EIZENBERG, 9PM DJ GHOST ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, 6PM CHRISSY WILSON ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 6.30PM SIDE SPLITTING COMEDY FEATURING JENNY WYNTER, SANDY GANDHI AND MANDY NOLAN ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE UNPLUGGED IN THE BASEMENT – SHOEBOX & WINSTON CHARRIOT ■ NEVERLAND, COOLANGATTA, 8PM BRETT SELLWOOD ■ SEAGULLS LAKEVIEW LOUNGE 6PM BJ LITTLE ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM VEENIE’S – MICHAEL ■ TWIN TOWNS 8.30PM FROGS ON TOAST ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9PM BROADFOOT ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6.30PM WAITING FOR BRIAN (DUO) ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BRIAN WATT ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON DANIEL WEBBER ■ LIQUID, BYRON 10PM ELECTRIC BUTTERZ | DJ RUBIX | JONNY HUMAN

FRIDAY 16 ■ BILAMBIL SPORTS CLUB, 8PM JEFF BOYD ■ CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB, PRESTON TRAIN ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR AND GRILL, TWO BLOKES 8.30PM ■ COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 7PM BRETT GANNON 9PM, DJ TRIAL & ERRA 10PM ■ CLUB BANORA 7.30PM PIXIE JENKINS

local events and entertainment ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB, 7PM UNDERPAID DUO ■ COOLANGATTA TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 8PM MAXIMUM GROOVE ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM ABBY SKYE, 9PM DJ MISS CARLEY ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM BEAUTY & THE BEAST ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 8PM COMEDY IN THE BASEMENT MONTY FRANKLIN, WHAT ARE THE ODDS? THE BILL WATERHOUSE STORY ■ GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB ANDREWS SISTERS TRIBUTE ■ IMPERIAL HOTEL, MUR’BAH 8PM LIVE MUSIC ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB 7.30PM MICHAEL ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH HOTEL LIVE MUSIC ■ MUR’BAH SERVICES MEMORIAL 6.30PM KATHRYN JONES ■ MUR’BAH HOTEL 9PM DJ HERVE ■ NEVERLAND BAR COOLANGATTA, 8PM YOLANDA BE COOL ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7PM RUSSEL HINTON ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE 9.30PM COAL BUCKET ■ SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM PURPLE DRIPPERS ■ SEAGULLS 8.30PM BRANDI AND THE BADCATS, 8PM ANDRE RIEU LIVE VIA SATELLITE FROM THE ACER ARENA ■ SOUNDLOUNGE, CURRUMBIN RSL, 8PM CHASE THE SUN & MARSHALL AND THE FRO ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM SWIZZLE TRIO ■ TWEED CIVIC CENTRE 8PM TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC. ‘THE LAST RESORT’ ■ TWIN TOWNS 7.30PM FROGS ON TOAST ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9.30PM SPUN ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 7PM CAROLA

CHRISTIAN & THE DIRTY FUNK AFFAIR ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON THE SMASHED CRABS ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM HOT SHORTS ■ WAYWOOD GALLERY, BYRON 6PM PAN EXHIBITION OPENING BY JAMES GUPPY ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON DANIEL WEBBER & RYAN RUSHTON ■ LIQUID, BYRON 10PM H2O LT80 + DEEGS | DAVE C + DEEDEE ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM HILLBILLY BLUES BANDITS

SATURDAY 17 ■ CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB, SOULMAN O’GAIA ■ COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 9PM PAUL ATKINS, DJ MISS MATCH (SYD)10PM ■ CLUB BANORA 4PM 8PM ROMANZA – AN EVENING OF POPERA ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM DAN HANNAFORD ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL 9PM, DJ JEZZA, DJ CHRIS TOFA, 10.30PM REMEDY ■ COOLANGATTA TWEED HEADS GOLF CLUB 6PM LEVIS ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 7PM JAZZ IN THE BASEMENT – DON BENNINGTON ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB 7.30PM DAVE CLAYTON ■ MUR’BAH SERVICES MEMORIAL 6.30PM JOHN BENETTE ■ MUR’BAH HOTEL 9PM FATHOM ■ NEVERLAND BAR, 8PM THE GOONS OF DOOM ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE, 9.30PM INNOCENT BYSTANDERS ■ SHEOAK SHACK FINGAL HEAD, 7PM SERENE ADDICTION ■ SEAGULLS 8.30PM WE WANT MORE, 8.30PM PETER POWERS – HYPNOTIST

■ SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM SATURDAY JAZZ, 7.30PM CATFISH & THE DJS ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM BLACK MAGIC MAORI CULTURE SHOW ■ TWEED CIVIC CENTRE – BRETT ST. 8PM TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC. ‘THE LAST RESORT’ ■ TWIN TOWNS 8.30PM FROGS ON TOAST ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 9.30PM RAZ BIN SAM & THE LION I BAND ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6.30PM THE PAINTED CROWS ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY ■ BUDDHA BAR, BYRON CHUCKALE ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 11AM-2PM HARMONY INDONESIAN DAY ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 7.30PM HOT SHORTS ■ DENDY CINEMA, BYRON 1PM ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL: UK NATIONAL THEATRE ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON LIVEWIRE ■ LIQUID, BYRON 10PM DISCO LIQUIDO EASY P & RED MAYNE | ADAM TAYLOR | FOXXY |CAPTAIN KAINE ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM THE CREW ■ MULLUMBIMBY RSL 8.15PM WALLY & THE GATORS ■ DRILL HALL, MULLUM FLICKS 7PM SISTER SMILE

SUNDAY 18 ■ CABARITA BEACH BAR AND GRILL, WAYNE VITALE 2PM ■ CLUB BANORA, 11AM ROLAND STORM ■ CUDGEN SURF LIFE SAVINGS 2PM LIVE MUSIC ■ CURRUMBIN RSL 1.30PM THE JAZZ BAND

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■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL, 2PM GLEN MILES 8PM DJ LEE ROY, BULLETPROOF ■ NEVERLAND, COOLANGATTA 8PM DJ BLACK ■ POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 4PM WAYNE RANSON ■ RIVERVIEW HOTEL MURWILLUMBAH 2PM BILL JACOBI ■ SALT BAR, SALT VILLAGE, 1PM CANDICE CASSAGRANDE ■ SEAGULLS CLUB, 2PM LINE DANCING ■ SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 1PM PEACEBROTHER ■ THE COOLANGATTA SANDS 4PM MUSGRAVE HILL ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 5PM DAVO ■ TWEED CIVIC CENTRE – BRETT ST. 3PM TWEED THEATRE COMPANY INC. ‘THE LAST RESORT’ ■ TWEED RIVER ART GALLERY 10AM & 11AM STORYTELLER JENNI CARGILL-STRONG ■ TWIN TOWNS 12.30PM LIVE MUSIC, 8.30PM FROGS ON TOAST ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 4.30PM LISA HUNT 8PM DJ GOODIE ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6PM ANARCHIST DUCK ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON WAYNE EVANS ■ BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE 5PM HOT SHORTS ■ DENDY CINEMA, BYRON 1PM ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL: UK NATIONAL THEATRE ■ LA LA LAND, BYRON CAPTAIN KAINE ■ HOTEL BRUNSWICK 3PM PURPLE DRIPPERS 7PM SNAPSHOT ■ MULLUM CIVIC HALL 8PM GEORGE TELEK & DAVID BRIDIE ■ MULLUMBIMBY RSL 12PM COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB ■ UKI CAFE 11AM VASUDAH & JEM

MONDAY 19 ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL, 8PM DJ JEZZA ■ KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB12PM DAVID LEE ■ TWIN TOWNS FROM 1PM LIVE MUSIC ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM PETER JOHNSON ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6.30PM GREG KEW ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON CHIRON RED

TUESDAY 20 ■ CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB,12PM JAYNE HENRY ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 6.30PMPM GUARDIAN ANGELS PRIMARY SCHOOL ■ MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM JAM NIGHT ■ SEAGULLS 6PM MICHAEL ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM CRAIG SHAW ■ TWIN TOWNS 11AM LINE DANCING ■ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON 8.30PM PHIL MAYER & GAZ ■ THE RAILS, BYRON 6.30PM BRIAN WATT ■ HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON HARRY HEALY 6.30PM LIVE MUSIC

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■ CLUB BANORA 11AM STEVEN MICHAEL ■ COOLANGATTA HOTEL, 8PM DARREN FIELD ■ GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 7PM TRINITY COLLEGE MUSIC SHOWCASE ■ SEAGULLS 1.30PM DON WHITAKER ■ TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM DON WHITAKER ■ TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB 10.30AM THE BRITISH 60S SHOW

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SPORT RESULTS BOWLS Cabarita Beach Men 7/10/09 Winners J McArdle & C Sheppard, r/up S Dimauro & P Rose, cons F Moore & M Cox. Tenterfield bus trip 24 & 25 Oct, limited number of seats still available, Ph club for details. 66762951 .. 10/10/09 Social winners B Creedon & M Cox, cons M Terare & L Shepherd. 12/10/09 Winners B Rae & R Dunn, r/up B Laybutt & A Latif cons M Lillye & G Marshall. Cabarita Beach Women 13.10.09 Club Friendship Day – 68 Bowlers braved the winds and enjoyed the afternoon game. Results: Overall Winners - S.Goode, H.Dobbin, R.Creedon, L.Fleming. 2nd. J.Brent, B.Campbell, W.Fielding. 3rd. L.King, M.Dobie, M.Mummery, B.Cox. Special Prizes: Winning Lead - K.Dimauro; Losing Second - A.Revie; Winning Third J.McCauley; Losing Skip - J.Francis.Lucky Door Prize - I.Grant as well as 10 Lucky Number Prizes. 20.10.09 Club Selected Pairs Final. Social Bowls Tuesdays 9.15am. Visitors warmly welcomed. Ladies also invited to play Saturdays 1pm. Please phone Club on 6676 2951 and leave message. Coaching Free every Saturday with accredited coaches from 9.30am Condong Cane Toads Sunday 11th 36 Cane toads hosted 38 bowlers from Brisbane barflies and a great morning was had by all. We played for our trophy witch was won by the visitors on a small margined of points. Winners on the day were D Jackson,R Jackson, R Dillon, losers F Cpulter, B Coulter, M Carloss. Raffel won by J Timmins, I Muldoon, J Purcell, Brian, Margrett. Next week visit from South Tweed Bowls names in club please. Condong Ladies Results Tues 13/10/09 Semi-Finals Consistency: H Ross d M Hinde, E Hunt d S Cook Social Triples:B Wainwright, D Dawes & J Timmins def P Flack, K Cusak & M Wilkins Winning Rink:H Ross/K Edmunds marker Comp Draw Winner: M Standfield. Upcoming Events :Mon 19/10/09 Condong Gala Day, Morning tea 8.30am, Bowls 9.30am. Tues 20/10/09 Consistency Final Draw: E Hunt vs H Ross. Mon 26/10/09 District Shield at Condong. Morning Tea 8.15am with bowls at 8.50am – 3 x 15 ends. Condong Men Wednesday 7th 46 bowlers great day had winners J Miller, B McBurney Runners/up J Timmins,B Dunne, K Lutherborrough. Rafell B Albury, Kooka, M Stanfield.Mixed Pairs played H Ross, S Reading DEF E Elvy, B Elvy. Thursday 8th 3 bowl pairs shootout 16 teams played down to the winners being J Miller, S Massey $50 each Second I Darroch, K Lutherborrough $25 each. Jackpot for next week will be $175 . Names for next week game on board in club please. Saturday 10-10 20 bowlers played pairs Winners P Conrey, K Hall. Raffle win R Wild , M Stanfield. Open pairs win S Cook, R Pilon 20 def V Vickery, G Palmer.The final of B Grade pairs S Knight, P Pluis 23 def J McDonald, T Scuis.The game was won by P Pluis with a resting toucher ditch to ditch on the last bowl of the day. Every Thursday social club shootout starts at 1-30 pm.

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Cudgen Leagues Ladies Thurs 8th, Round 1 Club Selected Triples results – Freda Hall, Pauline Bowen, Liz fleming def Trish McGee, Isabel Nipperess, Margaret Trapnell; Judy Martin, Marion Hull, Helen Wylie def Yvonne Pritchard, Maureen Alcorn, Joy Ashford; Eileen Burke, Colleen Wein, June Wotherspoon def Sharon Lee Hinks, Mary Hay, June Tilley; Vickii Needs, Pat Pieterse, Lorraine Sandall def Ann Revie, Sadie Townsend ( sub ) Val Andrews. Thurs 8th, Ladies Social results – Joanne Dent & Margaret Huddy. Raffle – Pauline Bowen. Congratulations Girls. Coming Events – 9.30am today, Round 2, Club Selected 2 Bowl Triples - Eileen Burke, Colleen Wein, June Wotherspoon to play Freda Hall, Pauline Bowen, Liz Fleming; 1pm - Judy Martin, Marion Hull, Helen Wylie to play Vickii Needs, Pat Pieterse, Lorraine Sandall. Thurs Ladies Social 12.30 for 1pm start, all welcome. Sat 17th Midday – Mens Presidents Day. Sun Social Bowls Club Day this Sun 18th, with BBQ Lunch, combined visit with Brunswick Heads, Burringbar, Butcher Birds, cost $10 pp, mufti 9.15 for 9.30start, all welcome. Mon 19th – 1pm visit Taree West, mixed bowlers ( 42 bowlers ) uniform please. Congratulations & Good Luck to our Cudgen Ladies selected to play in the TBDWBA District Sheild at Condong on Mon 26th – 8.15am, teams as follows: Ann Revie, Helen Wylie, Joy Ashford, June Wotherspoon; Vickii Needs, Lorraine Sandall, Margaret Trapnell, Liz Fleming. Sheet at front desk for all events or Phone 02 6674 1816 / 2734. Kingscliff Ladies Extremely strong wind, thunder and lightning made for a very difficult days bowling last Wednesday which resulted in the day being cut short, however the results were: Winners: P.Stok / M. Lincoln with Skip J. Duffy. Runners-Up: A. Bousie / C. Guest with Skip F. Robinson. Raffle winners were L. Willoughby and W. Butler. Kingscliff Men Results of Pennants: Congratulations to Division 2 and Division 5 on their efforts in the Semis and Final of this year’s Pennant comp. Division 2 won the first semi-final against Mudgeeraba but were defeated by South Tweed in the second semi-final. Division 5 defeated Mt Tamborine in the first semi and went through to the final where they again met Mt Tamborine who took the Pennant by five shots. Congratulations to the winning teams and to all players on the spirit in which the finals were played. Results of the Major/Minor pairs played 7th October. W Blackwood, I Taylor d I Smith, V Lewis. Draw for Sunday 17th October: T Wonka, R Parlett v B Goldstone, J McDonald; D Roughly, G Julius v D Whittington, P Jones; L Murphey, B Griffiths v W Blackwood, I Taylor; B Beattie, G Barrack v K Taylor, B Turner; The final of the President’s Singles will also be played this Sunday. T Hills v J Ritchie: Roll up at 8:45am. Social Bowls Results: Thursday 8th October: Winners: A Bousie, R Halls, K Symons, B Clarke; J McDonald, F McNamara, L Murphey; E Cocks, J Goest, J Mirls: Plate Winners: T Sullivan, K Jordan, D Roughly: Saturday 10th October: Winners: R Dark, T Dimmock, D Gleave; Plate Winners: R Ellis, J Barnes, K Jordan; Tuesday 6th October: Winners: B McIllhatton, M Rice; Runners Up: I Thompson, W

Woods: Plate Winners: C Lane, M Peacock. Coming Up: Nominations are being called for the Novice Singles and the Mixed Fours. Please check the board. Tweed Heads Ladies Wednesday Pairs winners were B. Carmody and D. Spicer and Runners Up were S. Rigney and V. Philpot. Thursday Bowls winners were Pat McNamara, Betty Rodger, Barbara Fox and Doris McNamara 17 def Doris Buchanan, Ruth Wallace, Val Pridham and Joy Withington 15. Runners Up were Jessie McDonald, Robyn Mullins and Pauline Southern 31 def Jeanette Davey Val Robinson and Pauline Houghton 11. Saturday Afternoon Mufti Triples Winner of Winners were C. Cragg, E. Bradley and L. Hodsdon. Winner of the Losers were Karen F., F. Hewitt and Judy Pearce, and the winners of the 2 draws were:- 1st draw L. Wilson, W. Wilson and M. Purcell, and 2nd draw J. Lyons, D. Beichanan and A. Warman. On Monday 12th the Classic Pairs were held in very windy weather. The first Section Winners were P. McClosky and M. Butler from Broabeach 2+15 Second Section Winners were I. Byron and A. McClure from Mermaid Beach 2+41 Third place winner were V. Jackson and R. Keys from McKenzie Park 3+16 Second place winners were S. Bennett from Tugun and M. McMahon from Mermaid Beach 3+20 Winners were L. Cuthbertson and S. McKenzie from Tweed Heads 3+34. Tweed Heads Men Pennant Season 2009 Results of play over the finals weekend. Saturday 10 October: Div 1 lost to South Tweed 45/83 and eliminated. Div 4 beat South Tweed 59/56; Div 7 beat Paradise Point 52/47; Div 8 beat Burleigh Heads 72/50. Afternoon final play-off Div 4 beat Burleigh Heads 64/50. Grand Finals’ play on Sunday 11 October. Div 4 lost 55/56 to Tugun; Div 7 beat Burleigh Heads 59/58 to win flag; Div 8 lost 55/61 to Helensvale. Overall from 4 divisions in the finals Tweed Heads finished with Div 7 winners of flag and Divions 4 and 8 with the Runners-up flags. Congratulations to all pennant players for a great season. Social Results: Sun 4 Oct Green 1: John & Pat Griffiths; r/up: Ken & Bev Dowrick; Green 2: Liam, Sylvia, Arthur & Mitch Jackson; r/up: Joan & Fred Cramer, Ruth & Max Reiter. Tues 6 Oct: Green 1: Jed Hambleton, Col Robinson, Peter Howell, Tom Kelly; r/up: Beryl Hiscocks, Kath Sieben, Margaret Heydt. Green 2: John Jeffries, Ray Carter, Arthur Collins, Ron Duckworth; r/up: Nanette Wise, Elma Elford, Bonnie Orchid, Anna Monks. Green 3: Barry Heffron, Leigh Tynan, Norm Picking, Peter Harris; r/up: John Sieben, Gordon Wright, Chas Turner. Wed 7 Oct - Highest Winning Score. Green 1: Sean Harty, Harold Moy [27]; r/ up: Col Robinson, Jeff Walter [21] Green 2: John Moon, Bill Davies [32]; r/up: Ken Withington, Ray White, Jeff Badger, Col Moses [23]. Green 3: Frank Parsons, John Heath [26]; r/up: Rick Meyhew, Alex Mason [25] Fri 9 Oct Green 1: Simon Stephenson, Rusty Lee-

The Rainbow Agent’s have taken out bragging rights as inaugural champions of the Premier Mixed Touch Football Competition at Koala Beach Sports Fields, Pottsville Beach. The Grand final match between Cabarita Surf and the Agents, was partly played in a freak rainstorm that proved challenging for even the most dedicated of touch footballers – at one stage of the game, torrents of ankle deep water flooded the field and lightning threatened to prematurely end the contest, but both team soldiered on. In a fast paced game the Agents got on top early in the second half and held on to win, 3-2. Both teams deserve credit for the high level of skill and

sportsmanship displayed on the night in very trying conditions. The A grade Grand final featured a hard fought battle between the Bushrats and the Spiderpigs. The Bushrats put on one of their best performances of the season but the Spiderpigs were just too good on the day, taking out the consolation prize. The Grand final night concludes a very successful inaugural season for Koala Beach Sports Club. ‘Probably the most rewarding aspect of running the competition was watching people with little or no experience on a touch football field,’ said KBSC President Mike Watt. ‘The players grew in confidence as their skills progressed and we were all

son, Paul Fargher; r/up: Clem Jones, Brian Scrase, Bill Finney. Green 2: Bob Trinder, Laurie Cooper, Gordon Holthouse; r/up: John LeBoeuf, Tom Wotton, Peter Goldsmith. Green 3: Errol Perkins, Ray White, Col Moses; r/up: Richard Mills, Tom Reeves, John Craig. Sat 10 Oct Winners: Gary Clarkson, Ron Sturrock; r/ up: Brian Varley, John Raywood. Tweed Heads Tourers Last Sunday the Tourers invited the Robina Rebels for a game on the Indoor Complex and with some of the Tourers involved in the Pennant Play-offs they arranged composite teams from the 26 players, thus no official winners. Next Sunday there will be a mixed morning of bowls at Condong and the list is on the notice board for those wishing to attend. Please note the bus will leave the club at 8.10am NSW time. DARTS Tweed Valley Darts Association Results of games played 12/10/09. Hogan’s Heroes 9 def Jokers 6, and Gulls 12 def Tigers 6. Cgulls 8 def Leftovers 3 and Devils won by forfeit from Sharks. Point score subject to confirmation: Jokers 156, Hogan’s Heroes 130, Gulls 118 and Tigers 34. Result of West Moreton Challenge played at Condong on Sunday 11/10/09. Tweed Valley Darts presented with 18 players and West Moreton 12 so 3 of our players changed sides for the day but we (TVDA) were still victorious winning 24 - 9. Tracey Wright from Cgulls (playing for West Moreton on the day) won the ladies high score with 125 and Sarah from West Moreton won ladies high peg with 47. Andreas Zopel from Hogan’s Heroes won the men’s high score with 150 and Cliff Wilkinson also from Hogan’s Heroes won the high peg with 110. Thank you to all who scored on the day and Condong Bowling Club for the service behind the bar and the BBQ lunch they provided for us. A good day was had by all.

Semi finals next week 19/10/09 Jokers v Hogan’s Heroes at Courthouse Hotel, Gulls v Tigers at Condong Bowling Club. Cgulls v Leftovers at Sth Tweed Sports Club and Devils v Sharks at Seagulls Club. GOLF Murwillumbah Golf Club Sunday 4th October Women’s Winner C.Fogo 36 pts Member J.J.Baker 41 pts N.Pin 2nd C.Fogo & L.Hitchings B.R.D. 32 pts Monday 5th Individual Stableford Medley Member K.Butler 40 pts .Monday 5th October Veterans Members Winner A.Grade C.Hulme 69 nett R/Up G.Thorburn 70 nett B.Grade R.Brims 68 nett c.b & K.Dawson 68 nett N.Pin 2nd G.Thorburn 8th B.Wedlock10th B.Bolt 14th L.Reynolds B.R.D. 75 nett c.b Tuesday Women’s American Foursomes Winner .A.Amisano & D.McCabe 70.5 nett R.Up J.Selvey & P.Buckler 71.5 nett N.Pin 2nd M.Reynolds 8th J..Chapamn 10th J,East 14th G.Swan .R.D 76.250 nett c.bWednesday 7th A.Grade C.Hulme 41 pts & G.Thorburn 39 pts B.Grade R.Pols 42 pts & B.Bright 40 pts Thursday 8th Women A.Grade j.Boyd 69 nett c.b R.Up J.Moore 69 nett B.Grade M.Hanger 72 nett R/=.Up B.Thompson 76 nett C.Grade N.Roser 72 nett R.Up M.Dawes 76 nett 1st Nine C.Waugh 32 nett 2nd Nine M.Brown 34 nett N.Pin 2nd J.Boyd 8th P.Buckler & R.Edwards 10th J.Pezet 14th A.Amisano & N.Roser B.R.Down 77 nett Friday 9th October Members Winner C.Chapman 39 pts B.R.D 31 pts c.b Saturday 3rd October 4.B.B.B.Winners C.Breen & J.Hunt 48 pts c.b R.Up J.Mitchell & G.Bidnar 48 pts N/Pin 2nd K.Kerr 8th K.Prichard 10th K.Maxwell 14th B.Hill B.R.D 42 pts c.b SHOOTING Murwillumbah Pistol Club 10-Oct-09, SPORTS PISTOL; R Rees 609, R Fleming 591, S Nash 590, A Uren 573, R Smith 570, J Hoctor 518, A Dennison 397. RAPID FIRE; R King 557, A Berry 542, J Lumsden 518, J Traves 495.

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amazed by the vast improvement in the overall standard of play over the course of the competition.’ Plans are well under way for an expanded spring and summer months comp. ‘We would like to thank the efforts of the Sports and Rec staff at Tweed Shire Council. Without their assistance this asset would simply not be here,’ said Mr Watt. The expanded format will continue to offer Mixed Touch on Monday nights but will now offer Men’s and Ladies’ competitions on Thursday nights from 6pm. For more information or to nominate a team, visit: www.koalabeachsports. com or come down to Koala Beach Sports Grounds at any Monday night from 6:30pm.

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TINY EARTHWOR Philip Toovey 0409 799 909 ph/fax 02 6684 3208 various implements available for limited access projects

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SOLAR SYSTEMS Lic. Electrical Contractors

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Classifieds

Wildlife info day

Historical society

A free community wildlife information day being held at Crystal Creek Miniatures Numinbah Road, Crystal Creek, on Saturday, October 31, from 1.30pm-4pm. Expert wildlife carers will be on hand to answer many commonly asked questions about handling ‘misplaced’ and injured wildlife. Afternoon tea provided. For info call Sally on 02 6670 2561 by Monday, October 26.

Tweed Heads Historical Society at Tweed Heads Regional Museum, Pioneer Park, Kennedy Drive, is open Tuesday, Thursday Friday 11am-4pm (DST) Sunday 1-4pm (DST) or by appointment. Free entry. For info call 07 5536 8625. On Tuesday, October 20, general meeting at 10am (DST), guest speaker will be Chinese born Christine Joyce speaking of her journey to Australia. Visitors welcome.

Free concert

Mini fete

Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre on Monday, October 26, 1pm(DST), featuring Bill Aleander, singing opera to George Formby on ukelele and other styles. BYO lunch/nibbles, tea/ coffee available. For info call 07 5536 4050.

Tweedlesea Seniors Day Club mini fete, Saturday, October 17, from 9am. Bric-a-brac, cakes and craft at Cabarita Beach Sports Club. For info call Helen on 02 6676 0076.

Mur’bah ratepayers

‘River Boats and Pilots’, an exhibition on navigating the Tweed River, is on display at Tweed River Regional Museum in Pioneer Park, Kennedy Dr, West Tweed Heads until Sunday, November 8, open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm (DST). Free entry, for info call 07 5536 8625.

Murwillumbah Ratepayers and Residents Association next meets at the Autumn Club, Tumbulgum Road on Monday, Oct 19 at 7.30pm. Guest speaker Laurence McCoy from the NSW Rural Fire Service. All welcome, for info call 02 6672 5602.

Family centre The Family Centre is taking bookings now for the following courses: DadSkills, fortnightly on Tuesdays 5pm-7.30pm from Oct 20; Being Me!, eight-week course for 11-13yr olds starts Monday, Oct 26, 3.30pm-5pm; P5 Parenting education course, six-week course starts Oct 27, 10am12.30pm; Say what you mean, mean what you say, eight-week course for women starting Tues, Oct 27, 1pm-3pm; Family Centre playgroups, 9.30am-11.30am places available now at Murwillumbah on Wednesdays and Banora Point on Thursdays. To book call 07 5524 8711.

Coast guard donations Kingscliff Volunteer Coast Guard are asking for donations for the flotilla’s garage sale to be held in January next year, which we will pick up. For info call Helena on 02 6674 0576 or 0427 740 576.

Bicycle cruise With Wollumbin Bicycle User Group, this Sunday, October 18, Crystal Creek cafe cruise, depart Knox Park 9am, 35kms on easy, mostly flat and sealed roads. Murwillumbah to Upper Crystal Creek and return with coffee stop at Crystal Creek. Register for the ride at wollumbinbug@ yahoo.com.au

Kids gym/circus Gymnastics/circus for kids, Kindergym 2-5yrs, Wed 9-10am at Pottsville Neighbourhood Centre. Gymnastics/ circus 5-12yrs Mon/Wed/Fri 3-4pm at Pottsville Public School, to book call Jo on 0422 023 465.

Diggers sports Tyalgum Diggers Rodeo and Sports Day will be held Saturday, Oct 31 with the traditional rodeo and gymkhana and children’s sports. Also Skirmish games, alpaca petting, and a pas de deux demo, bucking bull, jumping castle, bands, stalls and food. Gates open at 9am, close at 9pm. For info call 02 6679 3897.

Probus club Murwillumbah Probus Club meets at 10am on October 19 at Murwillumbah Bowls Club. Members’ guests welcome. Call Ron on 6672 3388. Guest speaker, Kingscliff solicitor Graham Delaney, will talk about legal issues affecting the elderly.

Old time dancing Come to Tumbulgum Hall this Saturday, October 17, at 8pm for a great night of old time and new vogue dancing. Door prize, raffles, lucky spots and supper, music by Trilogy. Cost adults $8, 13-17 years $4.

River display

Book sale Friends of the Library Kingscliff, will conduct their next booksale on Saturday October 24, from 9am-11 .45am. Donations may be left at the library in Turnock Street. For info call Larry on 02 6674 1607.

Volunteering Looking for a way to gain work experience, meet friends and/or contribute to your community? Volunteering could be your answer. Each week NORTEC Volunteering has approximately 200 volunteer positions available through community organisations in our region. The ‘five most wanted’ volunteer vacancies this week include: Murwillumbah, Tourist Information officer; Tweed Heads, storeman; Tweed Shire (various locations), social support volunteer; Murwillumbah, field member rescue; Tweed Shire, life education volunteer. For info visit www.nortecltd.com.au or call 02 6672 8288.

Community exchange Tweed Shire Community Exchange. Tweed Shire’s newest economy. Website: www.tweedshire.info. Email: ur@machinerydrive.com. Mobile/SMS: 0424 670787. People helping people. The exhange is a network of people helping people. Get help, buy things, sell things and help others without paying cash.

Wildlife carers Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers provide a 24-hour emergency wildlife service, 365 days a year and always need more help. If you’d like to know more call 02 6672 4789.

ECHO CLASSIFIEDS 6672 2280 PHONE ADS Ads may be taken by phone on 6672 2280 9am-12pm Wednesday 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Ads can’t be taken on the weekend AT OUR OFFICE ClassiďŹ ed ads may also be lodged at our ofďŹ ce: Suite 1, Warina Walk Arcade, Murwillumbah RATES & PAYMENT $13.00 for the ďŹ rst two lines (minimum charge) $4.00 for each extra line (these prices include GST) Cash, cheque or credit card – Mastercard or Visa. Prepayment required for: Garage Sales, Share Accommodation, Short Term Accommodation, Wanted to Rent and Work Wanted classiďŹ cations. DEADLINE 12pm Wednesday for display ads 12pm Wednesday for line ads Account enquiries phone 6684 1777

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Visitors Centre

We are the only official Level 1 Accredited Visitor Information & Tourist Accommodation Centre with Tourism New South Wales in the Byron Shire. Location: The historic Stationmasters Cottage in the middle of Byron Bay. Open seven days a week. Phone (02) 6680 8558

RUG WASH The ‘Tumby Pub’ was the ďŹ rst pub in the area and licensed since 1887. The Bistro was awarded the Best Hotel Dining Award in the Tweed Business Excellence Awards.

Lunch 7 days Dinner Fridays and Saturdays A choice of indoor and outdoor areas Tumbulgum Drive, Tumbulgum Ph 6676 6202 www.tumbulgumtavern.com.au

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READINGS

Parent support The Family Centre’s trained volunteers and support workers provide practical parenting support to parents and carers living in the Tweed Shire who are caring for at least one child 0-3 years of age. For info call 07 5524 871.

Bread sought Bakeries in the Tweed Heads area able to donate bread on Tuesday nights for the Wednesday free food giveaway for struggling pensioners (at the iBar from 12.30pm) are eagerly sought. Please call Terri 0414 376 057.

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BREATHWORK Accredited courses and sessions WWW REBIRTHING COM AU s

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Belongil Beach Cafe Great coffee Delectable pasta dishes Hearty breakfasts Freshly made sandwiches

33 Childe St Byron Bay Phone 6685 7144

SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE Free STI/HIV checkups Clinics Murwillumbah & Tweed For appointment phone 0755066850 STAR DISK ASTROLOGY Help with relationships, emotional issues, stuck patterns, using astrology, alchymy & tarot. For info contact Fullton 02 66723454 or 0429861867

Kate Chase BAppSc, Grad Dip Relationship Therapy Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au Royal Thai Massage Therapy Licensed Mobile Personal Trainer

Expressions of interest for tutors/performers/sponsors/ volunteers now being accepted for October 2010 Ph 6685 1316

$70 per session 1 hour *Deep Tissue Massage *Foot - Reflexology *Portable Detox Sauna Spa *Thai Oil Massage *Certified Athletic Trainer *Nutrition Counselling

*Traditional African Herbal Remedies* Musculoskeletal problems: neck/shoulder pain, sports injuries, strains & sprains, lower back pain, headache, stress, low energy, weight loss.

Mobile Service. Ph. 0400644973

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CRYSTAL TREASURES Crystals, inspirational books, oracle cards, jewellery, wands, art, music. Therapeutic massage, clairvoyant readings, Reiki, crystal healing, naturopathy, iridology.

LEGAL Notice of Intention to Apply for Grant After 14 days from today an application for a grant of letters of administration on intestacy of GARY LEE BYRNE late of 753 Terranora Road, Terranora in the State of New South Wales deceased will be made by Deborah Leanne Byrne to Supreme Court at Brisbane. . You may object to the grant by lodging a caveat in that registry. . Lodged by Bain Gasteen Lawyers, Level 4, 171 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland.

3-5 Brisbane St. Murwillumbah 02 6672 2216

TRADEWORK

(next door to Regent Cinema & Escape Coffee lounge & Gallery)

BRUNSWICK VALLEY

DIGGER MAN

PSYCHIC READINGS ROSEMARY 66760874

Excavator & tipper hire. 0427172684

ATTRACTIONS

COMPUTERS

Breast cancer YWCA Encore, a free gentle exercise program to assist in the recovery of breast cancer, will be held October 23-December 11 at Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwillumbah. For info call Sue on 6679 5091 or Ricarda on 0420 925 353.

CAFÉ RESTAURANT

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Full Persian hand wash THE BANGALOW RUG SHOP – CLASSIFIEDS – Can be booked any time during business hours Monday to Friday by phoning 66722280 Please be very clear about what you want to have printed in your ad. Our Echo staff will read your ad back to you. Please help us by making sure we have correct details and phone numbers. Please also have your credit card ready for ALL ads placed over the telephone.

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Open 7 Days 9:30am to 5pm 224 Stokers Road, Stokers Siding

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PROF SERVICES PIANO TUNING Pianos tuned to concert pitch, 30 yrs exp Phone Margaret 0427155791 Free sheet music with every tune

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Restaurant Bar Weddings Events, Open 7 days, 7am – 10am/ 6pm ‘till late

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OSTEOPATH A biodynamic approach to Osteopathy in the cranial ďŹ eld

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New Brighton, 66802027, Thurs, Fri. Not your usual Osteopathy. REVITALISING MASSAGE Relaxing or deep tissue, Ocean Shores qualiďŹ ed. Nina 66802349, 0409393352

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FOR SALE TIMBER, pine, treated pine, hardwood, mouldings, sleepers, fencing, Koppers logs, ply, MDF, lattice, made to order. Brims Builders Hardware, Billinudgel 02 66801718, Sth Tweed 07 55236002 GRASS FED YEARLING BEEF $8/KILO Paddock to plate delivered 65699306, 0427045226

A private and peaceful hinterland retreat 20 minutes from Byron y Bay, in Federal village. Perfect for families or four couples to share.

NATIVE TREES & SHRUBS wide range, cheap, will deliver. Ph 0411576242

TOYOTA CELICA SX ‘91 2.2L, manual, liftback, air-con, good stereo, power everything, keyless entry & security, vgc, 12 months rego, 2nd car for spares if wanted, $5500. 66804624, 0409152885

BAMBOO PLY

VAN TOYOTA HIACE ‘97 auto, 9 mnth rego, LPG/petrol $5990. Ph 0404833855

from $10.50sqm & Bamboo Flooring. For ceilings, walls, doors, etc. Ph 66884188 - sample & brochure www.bambooply.com.au

NISSAN SKYLINE ‘87 3L, manual, 14 months rego, 207,000km, p-st, towbar, $2500 ono. Ph 0432045767

Ph 6688 4202 or 0432 479 522 for bookings

Gold Coast Hinterland Currumbin Valley, QLD Two (only) creekside self catering cottages with deluxe double spa. Suitable for couples

FAN FORCED OVEN separate grill, range hood, s/s sink, kitchen cupboards. Other items due to renovation. Phone 66801898 or 0427532122 FRIDGE F&P 400L 2dr, bottom freezer, frost free, exc cond. $220. 66801216 WASHING MACHINE F&P, 5.5kg, 4A water rating, as new $250. Ph 66850019

Tel: (07) 5533 0449 www.cottagesonthecreek.com.au VW GOLF FL 4th Gen, silver, 5 door hatch, auto, regular service by VW, 101,000km, dual airbags, a-c, p’steer, CD, 12 mth rego, $11,000. 0405202594

RATS OR MICE? Effective, poison free solution. 66845553

MOTOR HOMES

NEW NOKIA MOB PHONE N958GB 5mp camera, sat nav etc. Unwanted gift. Cost $949 sell half price. Ph 66857887

1985 L300 4x4 POP-TOP CAMPERVAN $3500 ono. Frank 0415448229

MIXED HARDWOOD LENGTHS real cheap. Phone 66857887 Wii in box + Wii Sports 2 weeks old $340 ono. Ph 0408267240

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HOLIDAY ACCOM

RECORD COLLECTIONS 1950-2000 Rock, Jazz, Blues. Rod 0409489997 BUYING FOR CASH $5 ea for Aussie 1966 50c round coins. $250 ea for Aussie $200 gold coins. Also buy all coins incl pre decimal currency (shillings, pennies, paper bank notes) coin sets, gold coins, scrap gold. Also buy all medals & military items. See our rep at M’bah Golf Glub, Byangum Rd Sat 24 Oct 2009 9.30am to 3.30pm. Ph 07 33142264 60’s TEAK PARKER or Scandinavian furniture, or Scandinavian ceramics and/ or glass. Ph 0417073029

Starving Artists need money to live and eat will exchange for pretty shiny things HAMMER & HAND Jewellery & Metal Collective Ti-Tree Pl, Byron A&I Est. 10-4, 7 days

GARAGE SALES

SPRING CLEAN Time to clear it out with a garage sale. Ph us on 66722280 to advertise here.

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PLANTATION TATION GUEST GUESTHOUSE Enjoy a relaxing elaxing country holiday holid on 100 acres of bushland b hl d in i the h mountains with spectacular scenery. Your accommodation is a comfortable, self contained 3 bedroom guesthouse that sleeps up to 8 people and is children and pet friendly. The house is spacious, has 2 verandahs, a log ďŹ re and BBQ. Contact Mick and Vivianne Pyke Ph/Fax : 0266845432 email : toolondp@bigpond.net.au Palmwoods, via Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby

Escape to Pethers...

A place to indulge. A place to unwind. A place to revive. (07) 5545 4577 retreat@pethers.com.au www.pethers.com.au special: mid-week Amazing2 ($25 for each $150 for al person) addition

$$$s for most. Phone 0418189324, 0438189323 MAGNA 2 clean s-wagons 89/90, unreg $350 each, Tweed Heads. 0409158962 PEUGOT 405 auto, 1991, vgc, rego to 4/10, low km, $3500 ono. 66884448

BARGAINS Subaru Wagon 5spd, A/C, P/S, good service history. ADO 471......................$3,650 ’99 Toyota Camry Wagon Auto, A/C, P/S, Full service history. XBP 934 ......$5,650 Toyota Hi-Ace Diesel Van 5 spd, Goes great. UAU 560 ..............$3,850 ’98 Nissan Pulsar Q Hatch Auto, A/C, P/S, Service history..............................$5,200 Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon 7 seater, 5spd, A/C, P/S, 4wd, bull/tow bars, very clean. WQL 083....................................$4,350

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COTTAGE 2 br rural, modern reno, Murwillumbah/Cabarita. 12 min beach, prefer no pets, must like dogs. $200 $240pw. Phone 0428886352

A variety of accommodation in a creative and peaceful location – 5 minutes from The Channon village, 25 minutes from Lismore and 45 minutes scenic drive from Byron Bay. Call us on 6688 6385

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Pictured right, sculptor, metal worker and farmer Keith Cameron has exhibited similar artworks like these chairs on his property east of Casino for over 20 years. Now his display of fantasy furniture ‘Chairs in Wonderland’ is showing at the Tweed River Regional Gallery until November 15. Keith says people of all ages love sitting in his colourful, oversized chairs which are an important connection to people’s lives because they ‘sit, reflect, read and even dream’ on them. Photo Jeff ‘Electric’ Dawson

It should have been a proud day for National Party mayor Warren Polglase when someone within the council hierarchy chose the party’s unofficial Tweed headquarters to launch their new corporate identity. The venue was changed at the last minute after some councillors questioned whether it was a good look for the council’s expertly crafted image to officially rebrand itself in the backyard of the Solo waste centre at Chinderah, run by local developer, party fundraiser and muscle man and longtime Wozza supporter Idwall Richards who, according to one councillor, hosts party meetings in the boardroom on said premises. A council spokesperson said the sudden venue switch was prompted by a lack of space, and was unaware whether it triggered the non-appearance of Mr Richards, who sent his apologies. But Backburner suspects it has saved them from a tidal wave of ridicule from those already enraged by the comeback king’s ‘stick-it-to’em’-style of leadership. â– â– â– â–

Tweed Shire Council’s new logo (sorry, ‘corporate identity’) is a real disappointment. Where has the colour gone? The drab and dated-looking image is supposedly a way for Council to move forward and place themselves firmly in the 2000s. A Queen-

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Greens councillor Katie Milne let fly with a flurry of motions for the next council meeting, but she’s managed to offside even health-conscious vegetarians by wanting the council to promote ‘a less red meat and less dairy campaign’, with the kicker that red meat be wiped from council’s post-meeting dinner menu. Naturalists may have discovered a vegetarian spider in Mexico (see www. watoday.com.au/world/theyrespiders-but-not-as-we-knowthem-20091012-gttt.html), but a certain place will freeze over before red necks give up their red meat. sland firm came up with the uninspired mountain/river/forest/ beaches abstract, a real slap in the face to our local designers who could have come up with something better suited and surely at a much lower cost. The motto, ‘together forward’ sounds a touch hypocritical given there was no community consultation on the branding package. We’re assured there won’t be any waste as a result but nevertheless signs, uniforms and vehicle paintwork with the old logo will have to be replaced.

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A more sensible move from Katie is asking council boss Mike Rayner to provide a rally post-mortem and to inform councillors if there are more complaints against them either still in the pipeline or already dealt with but yet to be made public.

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The Tweed Daily News, which often supports developers and their ‘more jobs’ mantra, has taken another step back from the community it purports to serve by sacking six longtime and loyal staff last week, including journalists, a photographer, an artist and two admin staff. The shock move follows the pruning of subeditors recently when the APN group which controls the daily moved the production of its NSW papers to a central ‘hub’ on the Sunshine Coast, which has seriously diminished the paper’s local knowledge. Tweed National Party chairman Murray Lees says the sackings highlight the problem with newspapers owned by multinationals (APN is majority owned by a UK

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company). He said longtime receptionist Betty Harrison was the friendly voice of the paper for 25 years while journalist Bob Anthony, who had served the paper for over two decades, was ‘a local legend’. ‘It’s a shortsighted, bean-counter move by a business in terminal decline,’ Mr Lees said.

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LAST STAND FOR KOALAS Tweed Shire Councillors decide at their meeting this coming Tuesday October 20th if they would prefer eco and koala friendly development in Kings Forest near Kingscliff or a massive new development. World leading Koala expert has concerns that the current development proposed will most likely be the ďŹ nal nail in the cofďŹ n for the Tweed Coast Koala. If you would prefer eco koala friendly development please speak up now. Contact TSC either write (PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484) or email (tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au) or contact the Department of Planning or email Kristina Keneally, (ofďŹ ce@keneally.minister.nsw.gov.au) Team Koala Inc is trying to save this valuable icon of the Tweed. The widespread support of the general public is their only hope, please support us. Even 1 line will make a difference.

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