Tweed Echo – Issue 2.22 – 11/02/2010

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THE TWEED Volume 2 #22 Thursday, February 11, 2010

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Crime rates ‘at tolerable level’ Luis Feliu

Senior state and Tweed police have rejected criticism that youth violence in the Tweed is out of control or that stations are understaffed, following a statewide television program suggesting a growing problem in the shire. Tweed MP Geoff Provest told ABC’s Stateline last Friday that the ratio of police to residents was below the state average (one to 750 compared to one to 550 around the state), a claim rejected by the state’s deputy police commissioner David Owens. Mr Provest, a vocal advocate for more police, said some elderly residents were afraid to leave their homes and a local man had committed suicide after being constantly harassed.

Up to residents to report But Assistant Commissioner Owens told the program it was up to residents to help police intelligence gathering by reporting all crime in the face of claims youth gangs were running wild in the area. He said there was a big gap between perception and reality. ‘Now we have a number of people going around saying these youth gangs are running berserk, they’re causing crime, what I need to do is get the factual information because that’s not what our data says,’ he said. He was backed up this week by the police union and the relieving Tweed police chief, Superintendent Jeff Loy, who told The Echo there were ‘no youth gangs in the Tweed’, suggesting the issue was more about less tolerance for youth by an increasing older population. His comments follow a letter to The Echo by a Kingscliff resident last week saying that on the night of Friday,

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February 5, ‘a gang of around 150 kids were roaming the streets... being loud, acting in a disorderly manner and creating havoc in the community... most were under 18 years of age’. However, the resident wished to remain anonymous and did not say whether she reported any incidents to police. She highlighed the lack of frontline police, especially at her local police station, as a problem now and into the future of the fast-growing shire. Police Association representative Tony King told ABC Radio he felt the Tweed was under-resourced for a town its size. ‘With the resources that are at the Tweed... for a town that size to have one police truck 24/7 and a second truck on the Friday and Saturday nights, indicates that there’s a lack of resources there,’ he said. Mr King said there was always a proportion of crime that went unreported in any community, ‘so I’d be calling on those people of the Tweed to ring up and report all crime, give him [the deputy commissioner] the figures, show him what the reality is’. Superintendent Loy said the Tweed had many young people and a higher percentage of older people and retirees, ‘so there tends to be less tolerance for young people in relation to their generation.’ He said it was ‘sad’ but some people were living in ‘a cloak of perception of fear yet crime rates are at very tolerable and acceptable levels’. ‘We have 168 authorised police for the command and 183 on the books, but the bottom line is they’re spread over a big command from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay and it was not a matter of more police but ‘appropriate deployment’. He said kids were ‘getting a bad rap’

From little things big things grow

Murwillumbah Street resident Lisa Blackwell hopes the sustainable street program will spread throughout the shire. Photo Jeff ‘Sesame Seed Street’ Dawson Luis Feliu

Murwillumbah Street residents consider themselves lucky to live in one of the shire’s first ‘sustainable streets’ where homegrown food is freely shared among neighbours and skills and knowledge for a cleaner, greener environment are passed on in a friendly, neighbourly way. Now they say it’s time for other streets to follow the lead and join the Sustainable Streets Program, an initiative of Tweed and Byron Councils which aims to bring neighbours together for local environmental improvements. Judging by the response of residents of Murwilliumbah Street, the initiative will very quickly catch on throughout the shire. The street has continued on page 2 been participating in the program

since last year and residents have reported great improvements in friendliness, cooperation and environmental outcomes such as swapping produce once a month, installing solar panels, solar hot water as well as many street fruit trees. Resident Lisa Blackwell, one of the project instigators for her street, said it had ‘turned into such a beautiful thing and we’re all very lucky’. Ms Blackwell and neighbour Diana Eriksen sought help from council’s sustainability officer Dan Walton late last year to set up a Sustainable Street program. ‘We all now know each other pretty well, even though we don’t want to live in each other’s pockets, it’s brought all the street together, young ones as well, we’ve planted sustainable fruit trees up such as citrus and avocados and down

the street and we get bounty from all our gardens such as eggplants, zucchini, eggs, lettuce, chutneys, flowers, lemons,’ she said. ‘On the first Saturday of the month we meet under the jacaranda tree to swap our goodies and ideas, it’s like a village, we just hope this branches out to more streets to make it a sustainable town in sustainable shire’. The meetings discuss joint and individual projects to reduce water and energy consumption, swap food and unwanted goods, and talk about practical environmental improvements, such as car pooling. ‘We want our kids to walk to school and pick some fresh fruit, we even have bee hives in the street for honey production. Resident Julia Hancock said ‘the continued on page 4

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Anti-rally protesters have called for a public apology after police told a public meeting that no rocks were ever thrown at rally cars racing in Byrill Creek which forced that stage of the world rally to be cancelled. The rock-throwing allegation was widely publicised nationally and internationally and used to vilify the protesters, many of whom were abused by rally spectators and supporters. A race marshall apparently reported that rocks had been thrown at cars and police and rally organisers then decided to cancel that stage, with both issuing press releases saying rocks had reportedly been thrown at the rally cars. Protesters denied the rockthrowing ever took place, alleging instead rally organisers had made it up to turn the public against them. The protesters had also been accused of trying to disrupt the Byrrill Creek stage by placing boulders on the road and cutting fences to let stock out, incidents which were never confirmed. Chief Superintendent Jeff Loy told a state governmentorganised rally review meeting last Wednesday in Murwillumbah that there had never been any evidence of rock throwing and that anti-rally people had protested peacefully, as was their right. Superintendent Loy, on secondment to the Tweed-Byron police area command until Superintendent Michael Kenny returns from leave, told the meeting he wanted to ‘put the issue to rest’ and that police had investigated the alleged incident but ‘it didn’t happen’. His statement drew applause

from the crowd of over 120 people at the rally review meeting. Supt Loy said that police had liaised with all stakeholders before the rally and put in place a plan for public safety, knowing it was hard to eliminate all risks. ‘But there were no reports of any injuries to the public‌ so we did a good job to mitigate the risk‌ protesters had the right to protest peacefully and it was done in a controlled manner,’ he said.

Kyogle-based Wendy Sibley asked in a letter to The Echo ‘will this story with an apology make front page and world news as the allegations and hysteria surrounding the allegations did?’ Meanwhile No Rally Group spokesperson Andrea Vickers criticised last week’s rally review meetings, saying ‘they came, they saw, they listened, but many residents still hold serious concerns about the process’. She said the group had

sought a review by an independent party, but the Homebush Motor Racing Authority and the PR firm conducting the review ‘have close business relationships with the state government’. ‘Still, we encourage concerned residents to make submissions. We have one chance to show the panel how strongly we feel about protecting our wildlife, values and culture,’ Ms Vickers said. ■See Letters, pages 8-9

Enjoying the mystery of the material world

Kat Shapiro Wood and her son Taeo with the beeswax, resin and pigment piece she called ‘Paths Of Waiting’, which forms part of the Tweed Regional Art Gallery’s exhibition by Kat and Kate Maurice called CODE, currently showing. The Australian War Memorial’s travelling exhibition also on show – Sydney Nolan, the Gallipoli series – is proving to be one of the gallery’s most popular exhibitions to date. Both exhibitions run till March 14. Photo Jeff ‘None of Your Beeswax’ Dawson

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and were generally productive members of the community but it was ‘frustrating when we hear talk of youth gangs’. The issue which sparked the debate, including a public meeting at Cabarita/Bogangar last week, was the death of 62-

year-old Tweed Heads man Martin Grove, a marine rescue volunteer, who shot himself in the front yard of a home in Jacaranda Avenue, West Tweed Heads, two months ago. Friends and family said Mr Grove had been harassed

and tormented by a youth gang for over a year. Supt Loy said police were still investigating the death and would forward their report when completed to the NSW Coroner to determine whether an inquest would be

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Email leaks on Cr Milne’s alleged council debt ‘cowardly’ Ken Sapwell

Senior council staff had wrongly pursued Greens Party councillor Katie Milne for an alleged $351 debt arising from her successful marina appeal, according to her legal representative, Al Oshlack. The veteran legal advocate also labelled leaked emails which exposed the disputed debt as a cowardly attempt to discredit Cr Milne and stop her questioning major developments in the pipeline. Mr Oshlack, who helped scuttle the 115-berth project at Chinderah three years ago, says Cr Milne had paid the amount determined by the Land and Environment Court hearing on costs in February, 2007. He said if the council believed Cr Milne owed more money they needed to go back to the same court to seek a new order. ‘But instead of taking the proper course they told her at Christmas they would pursue this questionable debt though the Debtors’ Court,’ said Mr Oshlack, who also partnered Cr Milne in her failed bid to stop last year’s car rally. His concerns were echoed this week by Combined Community Groups of the Tweed, an organisation said to represent 26 business, community and environmental groups which helped fund the marina fight. ‘The council is out of line in chasing her up for this dubious debt. As far as we are concerned she has met all her legal obligations,’ said secretary Clinton Beisler, whose fellow mem-

bers raised the $800 in costs ordered by the court. The two sprung to the outspoken councillor’s defence after she was strongly condemned by most colleagues for failing to pay the debt which was only revealed when two pages of in-house emails were leaked to the local daily newspaper last week. In one email exchange, general Manager Mike Rayner says he has terminated the debt because the cost of recovery had already exceeded what is owed, but says he’s of the view that Cr Milne ‘had a very clear obligation to settle this long-standing debt’. In a later statement identifying her only as an ‘individual who now has a leadership role’, he publicly called on her ‘to set an example and honour it.’ All but Cr Barry Longland later endorsed the call to pay up.

Smear campaign Mr Oshlack says the leaked emails were a ‘set-up’ and part of a smear campaign to damage Cr Milne because she was asking far too many questions about the impact of massive residential projects now awaiting approval. ‘Hard copies of the emails were handed over anonymously in a brown envelope in what was a gutless and cowardly attack on her character. It’s a fabrication to suggest she was secretly using her position as a councillor to have the debt waived. ‘I also question why staff continued to harass her over this relatively small amount when we took a deliberate

decision to involve only the Minister and not the council directly in the court case, saving ratepayers around $100,000 in legal costs. ‘This meant we had to subpoena documents relating to the council’s sale and lease of public land for the marina project after the council decided they were commercial in confidence for the purposes of the appeal. ‘Her Honour, Justice Jagot, threw that argument out as she did the council’s excessive claims against Cr Milne for costs, including at least $6000 in barrister fees and photocopying for supplying public documents which they tried to suppress.

‘She found that the council’s costs had been inflated by their own delays and ordered her to pay no more than $800 for the two subpoenas. ‘Following the judgement the council commenced pursuing her for the costs of a third subpoena which they failed to raise during the hearing for costs. ‘Why should they be taking legal action to chase her for this comparatively paltry amount which the court was likely to reject anyway?’ A council spokesman said senior staff could not comment because of the Privacy Act but suggested they relied on unspecified wording in the

cost judgement to support their actions. Cr Milne said, ‘It’s a big smear on my reputation to suggest I was misusing my position as a councillor. ‘I will be asking the general manager to investigate the source of the leak because it involves breaches of the council’s media policy and the NSW Privacy Act,’ she said. Cr Milne said she was puzzled by the council’s long-running demands to pay the small amount when they continually failed to take legal action against some developers for unauthorised work, allowing them to seek retrospective approvals.

Living Library’s Lorna a lifelong learner Kim Cousins

At 72, Lorna Virgo (pictured) knows a few things about life, the Tweed and caravans. Born in Bangalow, brought up in Mullumbimby and now living in Burringbar, Lorna is happy to be sharing her stories at Murwillumbah’s Living Library, because, she said, ‘I’m older and a local’. The Living Library movement began in Denmark in 2000 as a form of education, which is another of Lorna’s loves. Four years ago Lorna’s husband Stace died, not long before they had planned to take a trip in their new caravan. ‘We had brought a caravan and thought we would travel,’ she said. ‘I

looked at the 16-foot caravan in my shed and thought what will I do?’ Lorna learnt all about caravans (‘I can talk like a man now’) and towed the van around Australia when she was 70. ‘It was such a sense of achievement,’ she said. ‘And quite an eye opener.’ She has joined the Gold Coast Car-

avan Club and Avan Club of Australia and attends up to ten caravans rallies a year (nothing to do with driving fast through forests). The life-long learner also decided to go back to study in 1999. ‘My seven daughters had gone to uni and I didn’t want them to know things I didn’t,’ Lorna said. She studied computers and has built up a stack of certificates over the years, including desktop publishing, Excel and writing for the web. ‘I wasn’t ready to go to Red Cross meetings,’ Lorna said. ‘Not yet.’ Lorna and other ‘books’ will be available to be borrowed from the Coolamon Centre in early 2010. Borrowers have half and hour to hear the stories of the ‘books’ and are asked to return them in the same condition they were borrowed.

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Local News Advice from the Chief Product Tester Dear Product Tester, I’ve got all these Chrissy presents that I don’t know what to do with … I mean , ‘What were they thinkin’?! Help me I’m drowning! Macca Dear Macca This is a curly one! I have seen this before and I know what to do with unwanted pressies. Well, being an environmentally friendly type of bloke my advice is ‘RECYCLE’, yes, ‘RECYCLE’. Always remember if it’s made from plastic, metal or glass the bin with the yellow lid is the answer. No, seriously, do what I do … very carefully rewrap the pressies – with a bit of luck you won’t even need to buy new paper (I’m always thinking!), then give the pressy to your favourite brother-in-law next birthday. Think of how much money you will save, not to mention time saved walking all over town looking for new pressies. This leaves more time and money for more enjoyable pursuits like camping and hiking in our beautiful backyard. Come and see us and we’ll tell you where to go. Your mate Tony PS Next year leave a few Echos around in conspicuous places, so your mother-in-law will find it and I’ll be sure to put some really fun pressy ideas in for inspiration.

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Barbara tells an enthralling life story Ken Sapwell

In 1957 a passenger plane disgorges a mixed bag of public servants and adventure-seekers at an airport near Port Moresby. Among them is a 23-yearold redhead, Barbara Fitzgibbon, embarking on what will be the first of several overseas experiences at a time when few single women travelled alone. She steps into a country where traditional village life is still intact, Australia still administers the Territory of Papua New Guinea and the missionaries are under-mining tribal ways. The colours, smells and lifestyles of the former colonial outpost more than half a century ago are vividly captured in her autobiography, Through Silences and Empty Spaces, subtitled a redhead’s search for herself. Ms Fitzgibbon (pictured), who is now better known as a community activist after retiring to Kingscliff, used her teacher training certificate as a passport to escape the suffocating strictures of NSW’s Education bureaucracy and her mother’s disapproval. Her book evokes a bygone era before the country’s social glue became unstuck and rascal gangs had not yet made the

capital one of the most unsafe in the world. Conditions, even for teachers, are extremely primitive but fail to dim the spirit of optimism shared by pupils

‘Have a cry, Katie’ says Youngblutt Ken Sapwell

Deputy mayor Phil Youngblutt faces a slap on the wrist from fellow councillors after a conduct review panel found he had disrespected Katie Milne by suggesting that she ‘go outside and have a cry.’ But the long-serving councillor has hit back at the panel member who investigated the complaint, barrister John Hawkins, for not respecting his right to give his side of the story before coming to a conclusion. He challenged Mr Hawkins’s assertion that the offending comment was made at a council meeting, when it was said during an adjournment called to quell uproar. ‘I wasn’t given a chance to give my side of the story and I’m thinking about lodging a complaint against the way this has been handled. I think it stinks,’ said Cr Youngblutt, who escaped rebuke from colleagues after Mr Hawkins found against his recent ‘some-voters-are-morons jibe. ‘Cr Milne was harassing me about when I would be available for community access sessions and she got upset when I wouldn’t tell her – that’s when I asked her why she didn’t go outside and have a cry,’ he said. ‘It was said after the mayor had to call an adjournment because of an uproar over the changes in meeting dates’. Mr Hawkins acknowledged in his findings that the complainant, local resident Jeremy Cornford, was not present during the meeting and relied on 4 February 11, 2010, 2009 The Tweed Shire Echo

and teaching staff. She trains some of them to become teachers and has her first experience of birth, death and the currents flowing under the surface of colonialism. Her

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media reports in his complaint. ‘Thus the complainant was unaware of the precise context of the remark and of any conversation which may have provoked it,’ Mr Hawkins said. He also noted that Cr Milne had not complained about the comment but in her interview she said she had found the comment offensive. ‘Cr Milne observed that Cr Youngblutt’s general approach to her when they met in chambers was aggressive and unpleasant, which she attributed to political differences,’ Mr Hawkins wrote. ‘The remark, quoted out of context, may well have constituted a light-hearted aside and if so would fall outside the broad principles (requiring councillors to set an example). Thus a clear breach has

not been demonstrated. ‘Not withstanding the lack of conversational context, the words chosen by Cr Youngblutt are clearly disrespectful to Cr Milne and constitute a breach.’ Mr Hawkins suggested his findings be submitted to the next council meeting and that Cr Youngblutt ‘be given some assistance regarding appropriate verbal communication.’ The report does not say why Cr Youngblutt was not interviewed. ‘He rang my home and I wasn’t here but my wife said to ring back in a half an hour,’ Cr Youngblutt said. ‘I never heard another thing. I didn’t try to contact him because one, we are not allowed, and two, I don’t have his phone number.’ Mr Hawkins could not be contacted before deadline.

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kids love to take part and we teach them because they’ll grow our vegies when we’re old’. Tweed mayor Warren Polglase congratulated the residents, saying ‘Tweed and Byron councils are pleased to announce that we have secured State Government funding through the Tweed-Byron Bush Futures Program to deliver the Sustainable Streets package to two streets in each shire in 2010.’ Over the past few months, Mr Walton has initiated a monthly project to improve environmental outcomes. One

month, residents painted gutters with stormwater messages, while another, they set daily targets for water (150 litres per person per day) and energy consumption (less than five kilowatts per person per day). Through the Bush Futures program, residents have also accessed a state government grant to plant sustainable street trees, including oranges and lemon myrtles. Do you want your street to become sustainable? Visit www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/sustainability for applications and info or call Mr Walton on 02 6670 2555. The closing date for applications is March 1. www.tweedecho.com.au

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Saltwater ready to make a big splash The launch for the inaugural Saltwater Festival to be held in Kingscliff in May took place on Tuesday morning at the Mantra Salt Resort, Kingscliff, bringing sponsors and VIP guests from interstate together to meet and hear ironman champion Trevor Hendy and the team that will bring the Saltwater event to the Tweed. Pictured, leftto-right, are directors Elena Elliott, Glen Thompson, Divina Drinan and Trevor Hendy with Olympic volleyball star Brett Richardson. The festival, open to all who wish to participate, will be held at the village on May 8 and 9. For more information visit www. thesaltwaterfestival.com.

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Another historic Tweed tree to get the chop Luis Feliu

The imminent removal of another historic tree in the Tweed has sparked calls for protection of similar trees. Tweed Shire Council plans to cut down a 112-year-old fig tree next to Kyogle Road at Byangum, about a kilometre south of the Byangum bridge, because they say it’s a public safety risk. Two historic Norfolk Island pine trees in Seaview Street, Kingscliff, were controversially cut down last week after council determined the trees were dying and posed a safety risk. Uki resident Penny Watsford said the Byangum Road tree, below the peak called Hattons Bluff, was nominated in coun-

cil’s 2003 Heritage Study, ‘yet that is no protection for it’. Ms Watsford said the tree was historic and planted by a Tweed pioneer Harry Hatton. ‘In 1898, Harry Hatton was driving his horse and sulky to Dunbible to fetch the midwife because his wife was in labour. He pulled out a small tree from the side of the road, to whip the horse along. The following day, after a healthy son was born, he stuck the small tree in a stump opposite his blacksmith’s shop. It took root and developed into the magnificent tree we see today,’ Ms Watsford said. She said it was very disappointing the tree would be chopped down, asking ‘why was this precious heritage item not protected by council

when the (Byangum) road was upgraded?’, suggesting major roadworks in 2006 may have damaged the tree. But a council spokesperson said the tree was very old and due to the risk of rotting limbs falling on the road it had to be removed. A council arborist said there were multiple contributing factors related to the decline in the tree’s structure and it was ‘not the sole responsibility of any works undertaken by council’. He said the tree had been in decline for many years and ‘as this natural process takes place, a tree’s ability to cope with pest and disease attack declines’. The council spokesperson told The Echo that the 2006 roadworks had not increased

the road pavement surface in the fig tree’s root zone and that any impact on the vigour of the tree from the road ‘has been occurring for a long time and well before the 2006 roadworks’.

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Police warn motorists to lock vehicles up A spate of thefts from parked vehicles along the Tweed Coast and in the Tweed Heads area has prompted a police warning for motorists not to leave valuables in their vehicles. Tweed-Byron police crime prevention officer Senior Constable Andrew Eppelstun said thefts from cars parked at the beach or shopping centre were the most common offence.

He said that because the public were ‘wising up to this’ and removing valuables from their vehicles at those locations, ‘offenders have now taken to stealing from motor vehicles at residential homes and businesses’. Senior Constable Eppelstun said offenders appeared to use ‘signal learning devices’ to gain access to garages and vehicles,

a claim which is still being investigated. ‘The standard of encryption on a vehicle remote is sufficient so this is very unlikely, however garage door openers are less secure (although this is still unlikely),’ he said. Police are advising the public not to leave valuables in their vehicles, either at work or at home.

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o call Tony Abbott’s long-awaited policy on climate change an anticlimax is to heap it with undeserved praise. Indeed, to call it a policy at all is overstating the reality: it is closer to something you might find scrawled on the back of a beer mat after a long night on the turps. Kevin Rudd dismissed it as a con job, but even on that level it’s a pretty sloppy piece of work; a decent con requires at least some attention to detail to make it credible. My favourite description to date came from the Sydney Morning Herald’s Peter Hartcher, who suggested that it was a fig leaf – a little bit of greenery to hide the horrible nakedness of the coalition over the whole issue. Or of course, we could always fall back on Abbott’s own robust phraseology: it’s absolute crap. The mere fact that the scheme has been welcomed by the heavy polluters is surely enough to establish its ineffectiveness. For them, as Abbott boasts, it will be business as usual. With no cap proposed for Australia’s carbon emissions, there will be nothing to stop them continuing and even expanding their operations indefinitely. Indeed, they would be encouraged to do so: if an electricity generator, for example, wanted to build a new plant, one that would double its overall emissions, that would be fine as long as the new plant was not any dirtier than the ones the company was already operating. And if it turned out to be mildly cleaner, thereby bringing down the average intensity of the company’s emissions, there would be a reward for building it. This is the centrepiece of Abbott’s reduction strategy: the actual volume of emissions

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Reporting crime The debate about whether crime is rising on the Tweed, whether criminal youth gangs exist or whether we have enough police became the focus of statewide publicity this week. There is no doubt fear, real or perceived, plays a part, especially with our huge elderly population, some of whom apparently also fear reporting crime because they may be targeted by the criminals themselves. Then there’s our youth, who, as Superintendent Jeff Loy says, are much maligned and cop lots of bad press. He told The Echo that ‘when you talk of the young people of Australia, don’t look at the front page, but the back page’, saying young people were involved in sports, volunteering and received awards and were not a ‘disaster’, so we shouldn’t tar them all with same brush. There is also an ongoing problem of juggling police numbers to ensure the best way to meet the community’s needs, especially with frontline (street patrols, etc) police, but there is a strong perception in the shire, especially around the coastal centres, that a 24-hour presence at weekends, when youth activity is greater, is needed. Police are one of the community’s most valuable resources and state governments have to treat them as such by funding more staff and recruitment rather than secretly splashing millions to controversial motoring events such as the world rally and V8 car races. Police officers work in one of the most stressful environments imaginable and here in the Tweed do an exceptional job in all areas of police work, including public safety. But they are right in saying they can only act on the tipoffs given to them by the community. How can they know where the hot spots are without such intelligence? Many people are too frightened to report crime, but they can remain anonymous and don’t have to give statements to police at their home. If anything, this whole debate has highlighted the problem of under-reporting of crime, so it stands to reason the government has to address it with a public education campaign using the media to encourage people to come forward when they need to. It’s only common sense and a cost-effective tool in helping the overall policing effort.

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doesn’t matter, but any individual polluter who can show a sign of improvement will receive an elephant stamp, a remaindered copy of Battlelines and some unspecified financial incentive. Just what this will be is to be determined through consultations with the polluters concerned, as will any penalty imposed for an increase in the intensity of emissions. Given the improvements to technology at all levels, the need for

Kevin Rudd claimed that Abbott had changed his stance on climate change more times than he had changed his undies… by Mungo MacCallum this stick is highly unlikely. On the other hand, the chances of Abbott’s carrot leading to the reduction of five percent by 2020 to which he is committed – or any reduction at all – are also pretty slender. But wait, there’s more. Farmers will be encouraged to bury carbon in their soil, although there is no proven way of measuring how much carbon they bury, let alone the logistics of how to bury it. And we will plant trees, say 20 million of them. We don’t know where or when, but we will plant trees; everyone agrees that this is an unambiguously good thing to do, as long as we don’t plant them where farmers don’t want them. And we will put solar cells on peoples’ roofs, ignoring the fact that this has been shown to be the least cost-effective way of reducing emissions of all of them. This will all cost about $11.7 billion and we don’t know where the money’s coming from but hey, we could cut foreign aid, or sack a few public

put a price on carbon; even the Greens now accept this. There is still debate about whether a straightforward tax is superior to a market based cap-and-trade system but the need for some kind of pricing mechanism is as unarguable as the fact of climate change itself. But then, Abbott is not too certain about that, either; on the first day of parliament he reversed his previous stance by attending a function hosted by Gibbering Lord Monckton. Kevin Rudd claimed that Abbott had changed his stance on climate change more times than he had changed his undies, which is probably unfair; as a cyclist, Abbott has always been meticulous about the condition of his jock strap. But it is certainly true that his climate change policy is not that of a politician who is providing a considered response to a genuine problem. Within 48 hours the government had produced an opinion from the Department of Cli-

mate Change that the Abbott plan would actually increase emissions by some 13 per cent by 2020. Abbott demanded to see the modelling and insisted that his own experts were better; he added, rather alarmingly, that his policy was based on the reduction plan pioneered by the New South Wales Labor government, hardly the most admired of role models. But the fact is that the policy is so vague and incomplete that it is impossible to evaluate properly. All that can sensibly be said is that the underlying concept has been universally dismissed as expensive and inadequate, and for that reason has never really been tried. There is still a chance that it might work; but then, there is still a chance that pigs might fly. Still, even Abbott’s severest critics have to admit that there has been one useful spinoff already: Kevin Rudd has started to speak clearly about his own plan. His ETS has now been reduced from several pages of jargon and waffle to a simple grab: We put a cap on emissions; the polluters pay; and households get compensated for any price rises. Abbott’s policy does none of the above. End of story. Actually, of course, it’s rather more complicated and less ideal than that, but at least Rudd is now making it sound comprehensible. He is not, however, making it acceptable to his opponents in the senate. So what happens next? Rudd says that doing nothing is not an acceptable response to the great moral, economic and political challenge, but, as Abbott says, the government appears to have no Plan B. Penny Wong’s discussions with the Greens have suddenly taken on real political significance. Watch this space.

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Appreciated Just a note to congratulate you on your publication. It has been a long time since this area has had a newspaper that addressed the hard and controversial issues affecting the residents of the Tweed Shire. I myself have been involved in many community and volunteer organisations for many years (50). It seems to me over the last decade that community concerns are manipulated to fall in with the intent and aim of state, local governments and developers. Divide and conquer made the British Empire; this tactic seems to work as well today as it did last century. Thank you again for providing a publication that finally provides a tool for the average person to use and to at least get some of their points of view aired truthfully. Bernie Gabriel

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Youth drunkenness What can we do about the problem we have in our community, in relation to the little darlings roaming our streets at night, and the police pres-

Council ‘unambitious’ in its water policy ■ Tweed Water is taking the minimalist’s consideration of the Tweed River environment when it uses a least cost water saving plan in its 2009 Demand Management Strategy (DMS) now on public exhibition. Six new major residential areas including Cobaki Lakes, Kings Forest and Area E are being planned to use only council’s unambitious water saving strategy. The DMS document prepared by an instructed consultant is full of graphs, confusing statistical figures and water savings targets and is akin to an era of ample water supply. Very few submissions were lodged to the DMS (2008) because it was complicated and ambiguous.

An external independent expert review is now required to check the accuracy and relevance of details in the DMS and the details of the two preferred dam options. Otherwise unless residents take an active interest in demand management a second costly dam option might be required in the not too distant future. I ask residents to contact council now if they believe that an expert review of the bulk water supply options and DMS process is required once that council has finalised the DMS now on public exhibition On the receipt of an independent expert review report council should feel it has expert advice about our future bulk

water supply with a reviewed any dam development. Council demand management strategy staff summarised their feelings about this shift in our relationreassuring to the public. Richard Murray ships as ‘concerning’ or ‘worryTweed Heads ing’, because we had exceeded the authority granted to us by ■ It has been made apparent to council. Oh well, tough. the community that our counWhat was also of interest cil has its own agenda with the was the fact that council will dam proposals. The commu- only commit to informing the nity working group (CWG) public about the issues of water had to push hard – we argued and the dam proposals after for an hour – to get the council a similar wrangling with the to adopt an expanded terms of group. It seemed that we almost reference for our group. Now had to force council to underwe have the authority to attach take community information ‘conditions’ to any final recom- sessions. All we were asking is mendation that the group sub- that council tell people about mits to council. This will take what is happening with their the form of the CWG urging water, and what the proposals the council to adopt best use were, and not slip it past them practices for sewage treatment at Christmas time and say, ‘Well and water recycling prior to you have had three months to

get to know about it!’ Community information and consultation should be a standard practice, not something that the community has to lobby for and has to convince them is a good idea. Our council would seem to be a rather introverted entity that is concerned with doing its own thing and would rather not tell people what is going on. This has happened with the rally and now the dams. If you would like to participate in the debate online, I have created a Facebook page ‘Tweed Shire Water Opinions’ where I urge you to make your comments so that I may take them to the meetings.

ence to curtail it? I for one am getting rather sick of young people, generally 13–16 year-old school children, roaming our streets and laneways in large groups in a drunken state. It is becoming a regular occurrence in Kingscliff now on the weekends, and the momentum is growing. It is also the part of our town where both tourists and weekenders holiday. Don’t we want holidaymakers returning regularly, and supporting our local businesses and therefore providing jobs for these darlings in the future? I have spoken to the police

on this matter, and they are as frustrated as we are. Once again, though, it comes down to police numbers, allowing more police presence on our streets regularly. We have approximately 14,000 police in NSW; however, my question is, how many of them are actual front line? They’re the ones that respond to call outs. Maybe our Member of Parliament can answer this question. My feeling is we may be quite shocked. This is the figure (front line) we need our police assessed on, not the total number. Our police are doing all they can with the resources they cur-

rently have. You can’t blame them, but you can blame the parents. Give us a break, you so called parents, you don’t realise your kids are roaming the streets at 2am in the morning in a drunken state, and disturbing the peaceful environment of our town? You start pissing people off and eventually something has to give. I would hate to see anyone get hurt, but people can only take so much. The last thing we want to see is people taking it into their own hands to sort out; however, this could become a reality. Come on, let’s pull together on this,

Norfolk Pines on the perimeter of the block, all of which could have been retained if care had been taken. The developers (Bismire, Engwirda and JeanleighMac) initially sought consent to remove all of the trees so that they could build on the entire block. Consent was granted by council because it was noted in Bismire’s Statement of Environment Effects that the trees would not survive with the basement car park being so close to the root systems of these trees.

and parents out there take more responsibility, isn’t that what parenting is all about? If you aren’t going to put your hand up and set some boundaries for your children, then I hate to say this, but they are going to struggle in life forever. Is that good parenting, I don’t think so. Paul McCarthy

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The rally review reopens old environmental wounds As the National Road Safety Council meets to try and figure out how to stop young drivers killing themselves and their mates, the Tweed is subject to the rally review, which will of course find that we all think it was fantastic and of course there is no such thing as copycat driving. What a joke, when the reality is that contracts will have been signed containing expensive default clauses for the rally not continuing. Why else would the minister for lunches have handed the whole deal to a motor racing administrative body who promptly contracted a marketing company to dampen community opposition through yet another farcical ‘community consultation’ process?

As concerned community members had tried to say during the hysteria of those allegations, both Kyogle’s 7th Generation Inc and the Tweed No Rally Group had signed protocols of behaviour with the police, submitted protest sites to police for their approval (of the five sites submitted only one did not receive police approval and was not used) and agreed to have plain-clothed police with them at all times and did everything possible for peaceful protests. Chief Superintendent Jeff Loy also said that the protests were peaceful. Will this story with an apology make front page and world news as the allegations and hysteria surrounding the allegations did?

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Is there now going to be a public apology to those community members who voiced their concerns against the motor sport industry’s rally event and who were condemned publicly for a rock throwing event that did not happen? Chief Superintendent Jeff Loy said the widely publicised allegations that rally protestors had thrown rocks at competitors during the Byrrill Creek stage did not happen.

â– I would like to thank Mike Cahill for conducting the rally review session in Murwillumbah last Wednesday evening. I had my hand up a lot but did not get to speak, as he ran it as a debate between those for and against. That was not fair, as there were about 10 people in favour of it, and hundreds against. My opposition to the rally is twofold, one economic and one emotional.

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The rally was an economic flop. For all the publicity, it generated very small crowds. Millions of dollars were promised, but no one I know made any money. The only way an event of that scale of operation can be sustained is through surreal local media bias and massive public subsidy. And what a waste of money! When most people struggle to make ends meet, we throw public money at a pointless, bogan event like this. How much did it cost to have all the police and helicopters there? The idea that it is good for tourism is a myth. We don’t want beer-swilling idiots driving at speed round our backroads. And the idea that people watching it in Belgium or somewhere are now going to come here is naive in the extreme. Anyway, we should as a society be encouraging less international air travel. It is not sustainable. If we want to promote the Tweed we should continue with our image as one of the most bio-diverse, peaceful places in Australia. As Michael McNamara pointed out, the big money winners from the rally were a long way away from here, television executives and advertisers, oil companies and the motor industry. My other objection is emotional. When I moved to the

Caldera a decade ago, to live simply and peacefully, sending our son to the beautiful Steiner school, it was to get away from the noise, pollution and consumerism of mainstream suburbia. I hope the review team take time to really take in the true values of this area. Our markets, like Uki and The Channon. Our art and craft. Our solar powered homes. Our healing centres. Our forests and creeks. Our music. We are living and breathing this change, in our schools and yoga classes, in our gigs and workshops, in our organic food. We no longer wish to tap into unsustainable economic practices, of which the Repco rally is a particularly pathetic example. Holding this event was an insult to the culture of this land, and the cause of a huge amount of emotional stress. If Rally Australia wish to envision this area as a place for their racetrack, they will continue to meet with massive community resistance. They should take it to the desert. But better still, they should just put a line under it as one of the most pointless and destructive activities of a generation which has already passed.

I attended the rally review meeting, along with many other valley defenders, at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, February 3. The chairman, Mike Cahill, wanting to keep things fair and balanced, asked for alternating for and against comments from the floor. This proved to be difficult as around 150 antirally Green Cauldron defenders turned up compared to two proclaimed rally supporters. If, as we are told, the rally was good for the area financially, where were all those pro-rally supporters? This was their chance to comment on how wonderful the rally experience was for them. They were conspicuous by their absence. Those who did stand up for the rally simply espoused the rally rhetoric, making vague generalisations about how good the event was for the shire. I guess you have to give these poor misguided souls points for trying. However, compared to the impassioned reports by country residents who had the rally hell foisted upon them, the pathetic petitioning of pro-rallyers was pale by comparison. What the colourful and impassioned turnout of antirallyers showed to me is the Richard Bell solidarity between the Green Larnook Cauldron Defenders. It showed â– Edited for length a growing dedication among â–

decent, caring human beings who are prepared to give up their valuable time for this noble cause. The larger than expected anti-rally turnout showed that if the rally circus dares to invade our green and pleasant land again, they will face much more opposition than before. Hopefully, the review, when tabled in parliament, will show how inappropriate a motor sport event is in the Mt Warning caldera area. Mike Cahill claimed to be preparing an impartial report to present to government. We sincerely hope so, but his biased comment about MLC Greens member Ian Cohen ‘grandstanding in parliament’ showed this not to be so. Is this rally review process a genuine attempt at resurrecting the democratic process, or is it, as I suspect, merely going through the motions to satisfy parliament’s obligation under the rules of the special legislation hurriedly passed to allow this anachronistic, obnoxious and highly inappropriate event to take place. Chris Degenhardt

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Dolphin ‘rescue’ raises some very awkward questions Dolphins ‘rescued’? (Creek dolphins rescued, February 4). I don’t buy it! If the NPWS and Seaworld believe that those dolphins should not have been in Cudgen Creek for the past few weeks because of ‘osmosis’ (a reason NPWS officer Josh gave when asked), then that is telling me something is wrong with the health of the water system, which Josh put down to the construction of the new footbridge and the subsequent narrowing of the creek at the bridge site, in which case we should be chasing those responsible for said construction with a big net. If it was due to depleted fish stocks then they, unlike myself, have not been snorkelling in the creek regularly for the past 10 years or more. Or, perhaps the dolphins were sheltering in the deep hole in the creek during the day and venturing back to the ocean late to feast on the horsies which any local fisherman will tell you have been plentiful of late around the bait reefs off Kingscliff. If I can take my six-metre boat through the bar, then a dolphin is a shoe-in. I cannot trust the judgement of the NPWS officers who bogged their land cruiser on South Beach after driving too hastily while rushing to ‘rescue’

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(?) the dead whale which had been washed up on Tuesday, or Seaworld officers who believe that it is good to place polar bears in captivity on the Gold Coast but bad to have dolphins in the creek. Chantal Bradshaw

Kingscliff ■ I’m seven years old and I go to school at Kingscliff. I want to tell you how upset I am about the interference with the dolphins the other day in Cudgen Creek. I never again want to go to Sea World, unless they apologise, as they were involved in the farce of rescuing dolphins who were not trapped in the creek. The proof of their freedom was that the mother and calf had left and some males had come. I am told that these dolphins are wild and were not in trouble. Misters and misses from Sea World and other would-be rescuers, did you harass them just because you could? Please leave the dolphins alone.

Maena Voinot

Cabarita Firstly let me qualify what I am about to say with the following admissions. I am not a trained and experienced cetacean biologist. The information I have is only to the level of de-

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tail offered by the local media – minimal, superficial. I do, however, have a professional role in an ecological discipline. To do my job effectively I must yield much control to the natural systems with which I work. I must accept that nature has been operating for millions of years before my comparatively simple human mind sought to interact with, even control, it. Only then can I work with nature as a partner as opposed to an overlord. In ecological management, excessive intervention is often counter-productive to desirable outcomes, though also often counter-intuitive. But as humans our primal urges are often driven by the need to control the environment as a means to extract a livelihood or just survival from it. We therefore have a propensity to act beyond our knowledge and understanding of the natural world around us. In this context, the ‘rescue’ of the Cudgen Creek dolphins raises some concerns with me. It would seem to me that the dolphins would enter such an area to seek refuge or do so for some purpose not obvious to us humans. In light of our professed limited knowledge of the complexities of the biology of such animals we still seek to interfere with them. It was re-

ported that there was evidence of injury to one or more of the dolphins. I was buoyed up, when on the radio it was reported that perhaps these dolphins were present in the creek to escape greater threats or problems in the open water. I thought that it may be recognised that these animals know what they are doing in the interest of their own survival, and, given the intelligence that we label these animals with, that we might just let them be. Perhaps they would be better left to happily go about their business as need and survival deems necessary. But, no. Humans just have to get in there and ram their self-oriented, and usually misguided, crusades through the natural world. Is it possible that the dolphins were completely happy and safe in the creek? Is it possible that they knew they could re-enter the open ocean when it suited them. There were king tides due in coming days. Is it possible that they were protecting themselves and their young from a much greater danger in the open ocean? Is it possible that boaties using the creek could have been easily warned through signage of the presence of the dolphins and to take all care? Is it possible that, in our arrogance, that we just can’t help

ourselves but to think we know best for nature? We have historically destroyed nature through our anthropocentricity and ignorance. Yet we seek to secondguess the behaviour of animals that have demonstrated directly to us their intelligence and resilience within their own environment. It really got under my skin that in some attempt to ‘help’ these animals we would cause them so much stress and direct exposure to risk of injury through intervening actions. This would seem directly contradictory to

our lauding their intelligence and resilience. By interfering with these dolphins have they been ‘helped’ out of the frying pan and into the fire? Given the very serious health implications for a dolphin entangled in the very net used to ‘help’ it, I wonder if there really is a net gain to these animals through our actions. I hope that all of the wonderful work that Sea World does doesn’t prove to the contrary in this particular case. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Dave Conder

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someone like me who takes an interest in politics, be they local, state, national or international, it was a startling and ominous experience to have our state government enact legislation to erase so many civil protections and even negate the state acts protecting their own state forests and national parks. Was this a great national emergency which required such draconian measures? No, it was a car rally run for profit. This present NSW state government has sunk to an alltime low in the popularity stakes here. Somehow the council was dragooned into the plot too. Ratepayers’ money went down the drain providing accommodation and services within the council offices for rally staff and, to add insult to injury, ratepayers found out about it weeks after it was in train. Our pig-headed general manager ignored numerous calls to resign even though he clearly had a conflict of interest. We ratepayers paid for the time he spent on rally business too. Ridiculous promises were made about the social and economic benefits the event would bring to the shire. Like many locals I questioned several likely Murwillumbah businesses on how they fared during rally days. They all reported no benefit. My favorite coffee shop reported the locals stayed away on pre-rally and rally days to be replaced by very badly mannered www.tweedecho.com.au

no increase in takings but an increase in stress for the staff. Even the big event of viewing the rally cars in Main Street finished early and the fans took off back over the border before 8pm. I walked along Main Street not long after the hoopla finished. The street was very quiet and the restaurants were by no means full. Friday night is usually eating out night in Muwillumbah. The town motel was full, but it does roaring business on most weekends anyway. Around Kingscliff the food businesses complained that custom was taken away from them by Queensland takeaway vans, so those profits should not be entered as financial benefits for Tweed Shire. The so-called public consultation was revealed as cynical spin that degenerated into outright lies at times. I received a phone call that was presented as a random survey of my thoughts on the social and economical benefits of the rally. I answered as best I could, expressing doubts that there would be any significant economic benefits apart from TV rights sold by the organisers. It was revealed later that unless one categorically said ‘no’, answers were ticked off as ‘yes’. Worse still, my personal opinion was published as the favourable opinion of the Muwillumbah Ratepayers and Residents Association. I was chairperson at the

interview was it put to me that they were seeking the association’s opinion. I would have refused to answer on the grounds that we hadn’t discussed it at a meeting. So like so many locals I felt deceived, ignored, and intimidated at times. I joined in the anti-rally protest because I felt important civil protection had been swept away at the behest of deceitful spin-doctors, low-class politicians and a weak-as-water local council. I am not a hippy but a self-funded retiree who enjoys an enviable lifestyle in this beatiful valley. Please don’t come back again, you greedy exploiters. Diana Eriksen

Murwillumbah After attending the recent meeting at the civic centre on the running of the world rally through the Tweed, I have come away, as 98 per cent of the audience probably did, in stern opposition to any future such events occurring in this world heritage valley. The situation is so monstrous, so demeaning to democracy that such agendas belie a more insidious agenda. The whole fiasco came out of the previous sacked council’s agenda: a ‘directive’ which has backfired horrendously. One can only ask, ‘How deep does the rabbit hole go?’

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The smell surrounding Ozone Street still lingers on Hey, does anyone out there like fishing? There seems to be plenty of fishermen and women along the Tweed River near where I live in Chinderah. Well they better get ready to find a new hobby. The DA approved road that is being proposed behind the Tweed Heritage Caravan Park will not only create a health hazard for residents, destroy important fish breeding grounds and endanger wildlife habitat (documented) when it destroys a natural waterway to put in a road, but it will quite likely disturb acid sulphur in the soil which can then become sul■

phuric acid when released into the water and have a devastating effect on fish in the Tweed River. It is really getting up my nose that the Tweed Council keeps making decisions that seem to favour big business (the road will make industrial zoned land on the other side of the waterway more valuable for the developers) and forget about their duty of care to the community and the environment. It’s time to hang up your rods or let the council know that you care about the environment. By the way did anyone do the

‘Walk through the Wetlands’ in Pottsville, where the council ranger educated people on the importance of the mangrove… Maybe they should arrange another walk for the pollies. Suzanne Gray

Chinderah ■ February 2 was ‘World Wetlands Day’ and Tweed Council’s bushland officer Tanya Fountain organised the ‘Walk in the Wetlands’ at Pottsville. She said it was to raise public awareness of wetlands’ values, and to promote the conservation of wetlands. She also said they form nurseries for fish

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and other marine life and are critical to Australia’s commercial and recreational fishing industries. Tweed Council? Surely not the same Tweed Council that is going to destroy a fish breeding natural waterway at Chinderah? Concreting over this tidal waterway to make access for four blocks of industrial land that have other options for access, that doesn’t need to destroy a waterway and all the trees along it, releasing the acid sulphate soil to perhaps create sulphuric acid and kill not only the fish that use the creek to breed in, but put at risk all the fish and marine life in the Tweed River itself! What hypocrisy from the council! Either they are paying lip service to the public continued from page 7

Bismire later decided to retain two of the trees, but without changing their design. Council has evidence showing much of the root system was unnecessarily removed during excavation. It needs to be noted here that the ‘developer tree-huggers’ had already removed two other larger and perfectly healthy Norfolk Pines, prior to being threatened with legal action for constructing an illegal development on this same site. They were also ordered to remediate breaches of the DA conditions with regard to the roof. Bismire does not care for the trees or the residents of Kingscliff and presumably has no intention of living here because they made no attempt to protect the root system of the trees or change their design to accommodate them. Over the last 12 months following Bismire’s act in prejudicing the root system, the health of the trees has progressively declined and it was abundantly evident that the trees were gradually dying from the lower branches up. What was quoted in the Daily News and repeated in The Echo, that there were three arborist reports stating that the trees were healthy and should be retained, was incorrect. There were only two suitably qualified arborist reports obtained (including a Level 5 arborist and council’s arborist) and these stated that with such damage these trees were at risk of falling onto pedestrians, vehicles, adjacent buildings and power lines. Sadly, these trees could have been preserved. Claims that the trees were removed for a view sharing arrangement is an absolute nonsense. Council would never remove trees for this reason, and indeed have on numerous occasions fined people for removing trees for views. Developers like Bismire should be held accountable for their acts and not be allowed to misdirect the public in order to

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pretending they care about the environment or they have no idea of what hypocrites they appear to be. They don’t own the waterways! Don’t let them destroy your environment and your waterway, they won’t be councillors forever, but once they destroy this waterway, it will be gone forever. Lynda Mack

Chinderah ■ While my main concern at this time is to try and save the little pocket of nature next to my park, I have a much greater concern on my mind. The block of land that they need the road for was rezoned industrial. The estimated cost of the road is $1.25 million. This seems ridiculous to me. Is there

shift blame to others. It is Bismire et al that should be blamed and certainly not Dot Holdom, the planning department and the rest of the councillors. Council had no choice but to order the trees to be removed in order to protect local residents from the very real danger of falling 80ft pine trees that may occur as a direct result of the damage to the roots. Dr Austin Sterne

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Meals on Wheels Re the letter from Patricia Albanese published on February 4: Murwillumbah Meals on Wheels has not purchased meals from Casino for the last two years. All meals are now purchased from Palm Beach Share ‘n’ Care where they are prepared and cooked on the premises. Meals are tailored for older or frail people and individual likes/dislikes and dietary needs are catered for. Last client survey showed meals are well accepted and appreciated for quality, quantity and variety of food offered. All clients are encouraged to report if they find a problem with a meal and this concern is investigated. Current cost of meal is $8.50 per day for soup, choice of salad or main meals, choice of dessert, choice of banana, fruit or fruit juice. If the full meal is not required cost will vary. These costs compare favourably with other meal services. The reference to oil costs is puzzling. Meals on Wheels is a non-profit service funded by ADHC for administration costs, is run by a volunteer committee, and heavily reliant on volunteers for delivery. If Patricia Albanese would care to meet with me to learn the facts about Meals on Wheels I would be happy to meet her if she would contact the office on 02 6672 0267 to leave her contact details.

a further agenda here? Tweed Shire is rapidly growing. This is all flood-prone land, that’s why the area has three caravan parks. They are selling that block for industrial sheds. Could there possibly be a plan to rezone all this land to industrial? As the proposed road runs the full length of the three parks it would make good access to a new industrial area for the Tweed. The developers only then have to get rid of the parks. There is a lot of money to be made here. Could someone have a vested interest in this possible redevelopment? Something smells fishy to me and it’s not coming from the fish in ‘the drain’. Val Butcher

Chinderah

Noble Lakeside trees I would like to comment on two articles in The Echo of February 4 regarding the development at Noble Lakeside Park. I quote, ‘Mrs Rudman said that many trees had recently been chopped down in the park between the man-made lake and her boundary fence with her and a neighbours property’. Also a letter to the editor from Roma Newton, I quote again, ‘At least half the trees have been removed in preparation for the development not yet approved. Is the clearing of these trees legal?’ Both ladies are incorrect with their comments. I am one of the full-time gardeners at Noble Lakeside Park and can categorically say that no trees have been cut down behind the lake. The fallen trees in question are a result of the last big storm we had about eight months ago. Trees fell right around the park boundary in that storm. The fallen trees along the canal boundary were removed by the council as it was their responsibility. The trees that fell along the back boundary still lay where they fell with the exception of these that fell across the path. We did have to chainsaw some of those trees to protect the safety of our residents who use the walking path. At no time whatsoever have any trees been cut down intentionally. The politics behind these stories regarding any future development at Noble Lakeside Park is of no concern to me. However, I do object to people giving false and misleading information to your paper and this in turn reflects badly on myself as an employee of Noble Lakeside. Ian McFarland

Tugun ■ There were many hot topics

this week so we have allocated as much space to letters as possible. We are overwhelmed by your trust in The Echo as the forum for Tweed Shire Eileen Crofts residents and apologise to Murwillumbah Meals on those whose letters have still Wheels been squeezed out – Ed.

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Mt Warning Restorers Group displaying their restorations, such as tractors, stationary engines, old engines, old toys and other items of memorabilia some restored, some not. Chillingham Community Centre, 1469 Numinbah Road, Chillingham

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Rewind and step back in time Gabriel (Peter) from Gabriel’s Closet has spent a lifetime collecting the unusual, the interesting and (think mounted stag’s head) the just plain remarkable. It’s a great place to look, to browse, to discover – you’re guaranteed to find something that will ‘take you back’, whether it’s old tools, pedal cars, model ships, bugles, nice china or a golden ram from a service station. Peter’s passion is the rustic, weathered look. Nothing is revamped or beautified in this shop. Even the furniture is sold ‘as is’, so there’s plenty of bargains to be had for those with a keen eye and a bit of energy.

Jog your memory and step back into the past at 130 Main St Murwillumbah, opposite the Fire Station – it’s all here waiting to be rediscovered. Ph 0439 701 061 or 0417 765 771. 12 February 11, 2010 The Tweed Shire Echo

Mr Rental is all about ‘Keeping Life Simple”. Fridge breaks down, computer needs an upgrade, furniture needs a revamp or getting fit in your home is on the cards then you need to call Mr Rental. Mr Rental rents home appliances such as fridges, washing machines, televisions, sound systems, game consoles, computers, furniture and fitness equipment. Business rentals of computers and data projectors also form an integral part of our service. Mr Rental offers FREE delivery and installation, easy payments, 24 hour service guarantee and great package deals.

The IBAR restaurant in Chris Cunningham Park has a lot going for it for locals and visitors alike. 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. The kiddies can play in the park nearby and mum and dad can keep an eye on them while enjoying lunch, or Sunday breakfast. With the warm weather, the IBAR is the place to go for a cool drink, meet friends or enjoy live entertainment. AND it’s a late-night licensed diner so there’s no worries about where to get a decent meal and a drink after hours.

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Relatives Having a professional photo taken of the family today will give you a memory to be treasured tomorrow Tree Faerie Fotos - provides photography for small occasions. The Tree Faerie supplies a variety of small job photographic services including: portraits, portfolios, passports in both the private and commercial sectors. From the private studio in Brunswick Heads to your location, Tree Faerie Fotos can take care of those little moments including pre-natal photography – no job is too small. Tree Faeries Fotos is situated within Gypsy Le Fay Studio and Dancewear, the home of dance shoes and dancewear in the Byron Shire.

Shop 4/22 Fingal Street,Brunswick Heads (behind Michaéla’s) For more information phone 0417 427 518.

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Television Guide 1. Sandra Bullock stars in Premonition (Prime, Friday, 8.30pm), which explores the usual Hollywood clichés about death, ghosts and bits of torn paper. 2. NBN is running the Winter Olympics and also brings us Snow Job on Sunday morning at 1am, starring one of the greatest skiiers of all time, Jean-Claude Killy. 3. Most women would emphasise with the phrase Tired Of Kissing Frogs (SBS2, Sunday, 9.30pm), and Ana Serradila finds a (temporary) way out in this Mexican romantic comedy. Elsewhere, Doctor Who is back on ABC1 at 7.30pm on Sunday. Two hearts come in handy.

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4.30 Shortland Street 5.00 Something In The Air

5.30 The Einstein Factor 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 Catalyst 11.30 The New Inventors 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Poirot (PG) 2.30 Spicks And Specks 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.05 Meerkat Manor 6.30 Can We Help? 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Stateline 8.00 Sleuth 101 8.30 Silent Witness (M) 10.15 Very Small Business (M) 10.40 Lateline 11.25 The Graham Norton Show (PG) David Tennant, Johnny Vegas, Alison Moyet 12.10 rage (M)

ABC 2 5.30 Can We Help? 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 The Real Good Life 6.30 Scrapheap Challenge 7.30 The Colbert Report 8.05 Father Ted (PG) 8.30 Boy Meets Girl (M) 9.30 Breaking Bad (MA) 10.20 U2 Equals BBC The History 11.20 Live From Abbey Road (PG) Matchbox Twenty, The Script, Def Leppard 12.10 Soundtrack To My Life Peter Noone 12.45 The People Watchers

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World News And Weatherwatch 6.00 Sunrise Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 9.00 The Morning Show The Colony 11.30 Seven Morning News Darwin’s Lost Paradise 12.00 Movie: Half Light (M 2006) A woman Going Bush Cathy Freeman and Luke retreats to a remote fishing village after Carroll journey from Uluru to Cape York the death of her son. Stars Demi Moore, and the Torres Strait Islands Henry Ian Cusick, Beans El-Balawi 4.00 Classical Destinations Budapest 2.30 The Golden Girls 4.30 The Journal 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 3.30 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Global Village 5.00 M*A*S*H 6.30 World News 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 James May’s Big Ideas 6.00 Prime News 8.30 As It Happened (PG) Hitler’s 6.30 Seven News bodyguard 7.00 Home And Away 9.30 World News Australia 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens 10.00 Cathouse: The Musical (M) 8.30 Movie: Premonition (M 2007) Sandra 10.50 Movie: Female (MA 2005) Japanese Bullock, Julian McMahon, Shyann fantasy. Stars Kyoko Hasegawa, Chihiro McClure Otsuka 10.30 Movie: Working Girl (M 1988) Melanie 12.55 Movie: Mango Yellow (MA 2004) Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Brazilian drama. Stars Matheus Weaver, Alec Baldwin Nachtergaele, Leona Cavalli 2.00 2010 NAB Cup West Coast v Essendon 2.50 Weatherwatch 5.00 Infomercials

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World News Australia Life Under Napoleon (PG) Little Mosque On The Prairie (G) Movie: Nobody Knows (M 2004) Japanese drama. Stars Yuya Yagira, Momoko Shimizu, Ayu Kitaura 11.30 Movie: The Overture (M 2004) Thai drama. Stars Anuchit Sapanpong, Adul Dulyarat 1.20 Weatherwatch

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5.00 rage (PG) 11.00 Poh’s Kitchen 11.30 Message Stick (G*) The story of Bran Neu Dae 12.00 Stateline 12.30 Australian Story 1.00 WNBL Basketball Canberra v Bulleen 3.00 Movie: Funny Face (G 1957) A fashion photographer searches Greenwich Village for an unusual model to send to Paris. Stars Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire 4.40 Sydney International Piano Competition 2008 5.00 Bombora (G) The story of Australian surfing 6.00 Nigella Express 6.30 Gardening Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Bed Of Roses (PG) 8.25 ABC News 8.30 The Bill (PG) 9.15 Blue Murder (M) 10.25 ABC News Update 10.30 Dalziel And Pasco (M) 12.15 rage (M)

5.00 World News And Weatherwatch 1.00 Opera: Otello Performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and stars Marina Poplavskaya, Carlos Alvarez 3.30 Pierre-Auguste Renoir Painter 4.00 Every Picture Tells A Story Mona Lisa 4.30 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 5.30 Equator: Latin America (PG) 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Monster Moves: Hauling History 8.30 Iron Chef 9.20 Rockwiz (PG) 10.00 Movie: Half Nelson (2006) US drama. Stars Ryan Gosling, Jeff Lima, Shareeka Epps 11.50 SOS (M) 12.50 NEWStopia (M) 1.20 Matrioshki Thai Sex Trade (MA) 2.20 Weatherwatch

ABC 2 6.00 6.00 6.30 7.35 8.30

Kids’ Programs At The Movies Wild At Heart Hamish Macbeth Movie: From Here To Eternity (PG B&W 1953) Montgomery Clift 10.30 Movie: Rain (PG B&W 1932) Joan Crawford 12.10 Extreme Rescue 1.00 Baby Be Mine (M) 2.05 Close

SBS 2 World News Australia Don Matteo (PG) Unit One (M) Movie: Empire Of The Wolves (MAV 2005) French thriller. Stars Jean Reno, Arly Jover, Jocelyn Quivrin 11.50 Movie: Torremolinos 73 (MA 2003) Spanish comedy based on a true story about a straight-laced couple who find themselves involved in the porn industry in the 1970s. Stars Juan Diego, Fernando Tejero, Mads Mikkelsen 1.25 Weatherwatch

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6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home & Away 10.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.00 Headland 12.00 The Jay Leno Show 1.00 All My Children 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 ALF 6.30 Full House

7.00 Benny Hill Show 7.30 Airline USA 8.30 My Kitchen Rules 10.30 How Not To Decorate (M) 11.30 Australia’s Greatest Athlete (PG) 12.30 Cheaters (M) 1.30 AFL

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5.30 Today 9.00 Mornings With Kerri-Anne 11.00 Infomercials 12.00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1.00 Entertainment Tonight 1.30 Hi-5 2.00 One Day Series Cricket Australia v West Indies – LIVE from SCG 6.00 NBN News 6.30 Cricket continues 10.00 Movie: The Medallion (M 2003) A medallion transforms a Hong Kong cop into an immortal warrior after a nearfatal accident. Stars Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani 12.00 Movie: Jesse Stone – Sea Change (M 2007) Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker 1.50 Movie: Carry On Cleo (G 1964) Amanda Barrie, Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims 3.30 Infomercial 4.30 Good Morning America

6.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup 9.30 Victorian Sailing Week 10.00 College Basketball 12.00 NBA Basketbal LIVE 2.45 NBA Doubleheader Basketball LIVE 5.15 Omnisport 5.30 Drift

6.30 Rip Curl Search Surfing 2008 7.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup 2009 Season Review 7.30 NBA Basketball 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 Sports Soup 10.30 NBA 12.30 Sports Tonight Late 1.00 Omnisport 1.30 KO TV Classic Boxing 2.30 Tread BMX 3.00 BMX Road Fools 4.00 Mecum Auto Auction 4.50 ASP Season Surfing Nova Schin Festival, Brazil 2006 5.45 Omnisport

6.00 Kids’ Programs 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ 11.30 The Partridge Family 12.00 Frasier 12.30 Seinfeld 1.00 Dog The Bounty Hunter 2.00 Charlie’s Angels 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 6.30 The Jetsons 7.00 Get Smart 7.30 Frasier 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Black Adder III (PG) 9.30 Movie: Beowulf (M 2007) Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich 11.45 Frasier 12.15 Seinfeld 12.45 TMZ 1.00 Charlie’s Angels 2.00 Movie: Death To Smoochy (M 2002) Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny De Vito 4.00 Just Shoot Me 4.30 TMZ 5.00 The Partridge Family 5.30 The Flintstones

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Kids’ Programs Weekend Sunrise Kids’ Programs Rediscovered Child stars of the 80s V8 Xtra Abu Dhabi and Bahrain Most Extreme Australia’s Greatest Athlete Sydney Weekender Seven News Movie: Madagascar (PG 2005) Animation 8.30 Movie: Ella Enchanted (PG 2004) Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley, Minnie Driver 10.30 Movie: Hide And Seek (M 2003) Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elizabeth Shue 12.30 Movie: In Dreams (AV 1999) Annette Bening, Aidan Quinn, Robert Downey Jr, Paul Guilfoyle

6.00 Kids’ Programs 10.00 Hit List TV 12.00 Landed Music 12.30 Saving Babies 1.30 Country Music Awards Of Australia From Tamworth 3.30 The Biggest Loser 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 Movie: Star Wars Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (PG 1980) Mark Hamill, Harrison Fird, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels 8.35 Movie: Star Wars Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi (PG 1983) Mark Hamill, Harrison Fird, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels 11.15 AFL Pre-Season Hawthorn v Richmond from Aurora, Tasmania 1.15 Hell’s Kitchen

2.30 Infomercials 5.30 Seven News

2.15 Video Hits 2.00 Infomercials 4.00 Religion

6.00 Infomercials 7.00 Weekend Today 9.00 Kids’ Programs 12.00 F Troop 12.30 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE from Vancouver – Opening Ceremony 4.00 I Dreamed A Dream The Susan Boyle story 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 6.00 NBN News 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Indigenous All Stars v NRL All Stars LIVE from the Gold Coast 8.40 Lotto 9.30 Winter Olympic Games 2010 Replay – Opening Ceremony 1.00 Movie: Snow Job (PG 1972) A champion skier and instructor leads a heist from an exclusive ski resort in the Italian Alps. Stars Jean-Claude Killy, Daniele Gaubert 3.00 Spyforce 4.00 Infomercials

6.00 7.00 9.00 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30

ONE HD 6.00 Jayco Bay Classic Cycling 7.50 NFL Game Day 8.05 Bundesliga Football Highlights 9.00 Serie A Football 11.00 Transworld Sport

6.00 AFL Footy Flashbacks 8.45 Movie: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame II (G 2002) Animation 10.10 Movie: Stitch! The Movie (G 2003) Animation 11.30 Movie: Namu, The Killer Whale (G 1966) Lee Meriwether, Richard Erdman, Robert Lansing 1.10 Movie: Antz (PG 1998) Animation

3.00 Red Bull X Fighters 4.00 TNA Xplosion 5.00 Victorian Sailing Week 6.00 Escape With ET

2.50 Home & Away Catch-Up 5.00 Discover Tasmania 5.30 Better Homes And Gardens 6.30 Michael Palin’s New Europe 7.30 Heartbeat 8.30 A Touch Of Frost (M) 10.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days 11.30 Cheaters (M) 12.15 Club Reps (M) 1.00 Room For Improvement 1.30 AFL

10.00 UFC Countdown 11.55 Sports Soup 12.25 NFL Game Day 12.55 World Rally Championships Sweden 1.25 Bundesliga Football LIVE 3.25 Omnisport 3.55 Surfing Moment 4.00 NASCAR Nationwide Series

12.00 Victorian Open Golf Highlights 6.30 World Rally Championships Sweden 7.00 Sports Tonight 7.30 NAB Cup AFL Hawthorn v Richmond LIVE from Aurora Stadium, Tasmania

GO! 6.00 Kids’ Programs 1.00 Get Smart 2.00 Seinfeld 3.00 Frasier 4.00 Hogan’s Heroes 5.00 Green Acres 5.30 The Nanny 6.30 Get Smart 7.30 Hogan’s Heroes 8.30 Seinfeld

9.30 Movie: The Big Bounce (M 2004) Owen Wilson, Charlie Sheen, Vinnie Jones, Butch Helemano 11.30 Reno 911 (M) 12.00 Movie: Cleopatra Jones (M 1973) Tamara Dobson, Bernie Casey 1.30 Green Acres 2.00 Get Smart 3.00 Hogan’s Heroes 4.00 Frasier 5.00 The Jetsons 5.30 Marine Boy

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SUNDAY 14

5.00 rage 6.30 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Insiders 10.00 6.25 World News Inside Business 10.30 Offsiders 11.00 Asia Pacific 10.00 A Fork In The Road Budapest Focus 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 Landline 11.00 End Of The Rainbow (PG)

1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 Message Stick (G*) National Healing Foundation 2.00 IOU: Mary Hardy 2.30 Opera: Cosi Fan Tutte 5.30 Art Nation 6.00 At The Movies 6.30 Collectors 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Doctor Who 8.35 Monty Python (M) Almost The Truth – The Lawyer’s Cut 9.30 Compass: Kingdom Airwaves 10.00 The Genius Of Photography 11.00 Movie: The Harder They Fall (M B&W 1955) Humphrey Bogart 12.45 Order In The House 1.45 Psychic Investigators Mark Green 2.10 Movie: Force Of Evil (PG 1949) John Garfield, Thomas Gomez 3.30 Talking Heads 4.00 The Pet Show

ABC 2 6.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Sleuth 101 6.30 Artscape 7.00 Art Nation 7.30 Caesar And Cleopatra 9.30 Cold Feet (M) 10.25 The Forsyte Saga (M)

MONDAY 15

11.20 Montreux Jazz Festival 2003 (M) Van Morrison, The Blues Brothers, The Pretenders 12.10 The Guitar Show Ritchie Sambora, Ben Harper, Tommy Emmanuel, Bob Brozman 12.40 WOMADelaide 2006 Labjacd 1.10 Cat Stevens (M) Majikat Live 2.15 Close

10.00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10.30 Bush Doctors 12.00 Themes Variations & Fusions Music of 11.00 The Animal Extractors 12.00 Ironman Series 2010 Spain 2.00 According To Jim 1.00 Speedweek 2.30 TBA 3.00 Football Asia 4.30 Australia’s Greatest Athlete 3.30 UEFA Europa League Review 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu 5.00 The World Game 6.00 Seven News 6.00 Thalassa 6.30 Sunday Night 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Border Security – Australia’s Front 7.30 Lost Worlds Secret cities of the Line (PG) Amazon 8.00 Air Ways 8.30 How To Survive A Disaster (PG) 8.30 Bones (M) 9.30 The Love Of Money (G) The bank that 9.30 Castle (M) 10.30 Scrubs (PG) 11.00 Air bust the world 10.30 Movie: Jacquou Le Croquant (M 2007) Crash Investigations 12.00 Hot Auctions 12.30 French drama. Stars Gaspard Ulliel, Leo Infomercials 5.30 Seven News Legand, Marie Josee Croze 1.00 Movie: Secuestro Express (MAV 2005) Venezuelian action. Stars Mia Maestro, 6.00 AFL Grand Final Classic 8.30 Ironman Series Rubén Blades, Carlos Julio Molina 10.20 Kids’ Programs 12.00 Harry’s Practice 2.35 Weatherwatch 12.30 Movie: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (PG 2002) Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr, Rade Sherbedgia 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and 3.10 Movie: Dirty Dancing – Havana Weatherwatch Nights (PG 2004) Diego Luna, 6.30 World News Australia Romola Garai, Sela Ward 7.35 The World Game 4.50 Movie: Vanity Fair (PG 2004) Reese 8.35 Nynne (M) Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins 9.30 Movie: Tired Of Kissing Frogs 7.30 King Of The Hill (PG) (M 2006) Mexican romantic com8.30 Movie: TBA () edy. Stars Juan Manuel Bernal, Itati 10.00 Movie: If Only (M 2004) Jennifer Love Cantoral, Ana Serradilla Hewitt, Paul Nicholls, Tom Wilkinson 11.15 Movie: Nang Nak (MA 1999) Thai 12.00 Movie: Benny & Joon (M 1993) drama set in 1869. Stars Indhira Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Jaroenpura, Winai Kraibutr Aidan Quinn 1.00 Weatherwatch 1.50 AFL

7 TWO

ABC 1

SBS 1

PRIME

5.20 World News and Weatherwatch 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 1.30 The Choice Unplanned pregnancy 2.30 The Madoff Affair 3.30 Baby Boom To Bust Missing children 4.30 The Journal 5.00 The Crew 5.30 Futbol Mundial 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News Australia 7.30 Mythbusters (PG) 8.35 Man Vs Wild Patagonia 9.30 World News 10.00 The Fixer (M) 10.50 Entourage (M) 11.25 Wilfred (MA) Comedy series 12.25 Movie: Paprika (M 2006) Japanese animation about a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients’ dreams which is stolen and a young dream therapist has to recover it. 2.00 Weatherwatch

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Victor (M 2007) Mark Lutz, Ron Lea, Peter MacNeill, Polly Shannon 2.00 Surgery Saved My Life 3.00 Come Dine With Me 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Prime News 6.30 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 My Kitchen Rules 8.30 Desperate Housewives (M) 9.30 Brothers & Sisters (M) 10.30 Royal Pains (M) 11.30 30 Rock (M) 12.00 Blue Heelers (M) 1.00 Infomercials 5.30 Seven News

5.30 Can We Help? 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Collectors 6.30 Scrapheap Challenge 7.30 The Colbert Report 8.00 Teenage Kicks (PG) 8.30 Good Game 9.30 Doctor Who

10.30 The League Of Gentlemen (PG) 11.00 London Live The Zutons 11.30 Death Note (M) 12.00 Modern Toss (MA) 12.25 Rex The Runt 12.45 The People Watchers 1.30 Coach Trip 2.00 Close

SBS 2 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and Weatherwatch

6.30 World News Australia 7.30 When Borat Came To Town (PG) Villagers of Glod, Romania attempt to clear their name 8.35 Little Mosque On The Prairie (G) 9.05 Movie: A Common Thread (M 2004) French drama. Stars Lola Naymark, Ariane Ascaride 10.35 Movie: Show Me Love (M 1998) Swedish drama. Stars Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecka Liljeberg 12.10 Weatherwatch

ABC 1

SBS 1

4.30 Shortland Street 5.00 Something In The Air 5.30 The Einstein Factor 6.00 Kids’ Programs 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Trek Spy on the wildebeest 1.30 The Einstein Factor 2.00 The Bill (M) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Ancient Megastructures Pyramid 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 Kevin McCleod’s Grand Tour Rome 9.30 QI: Fashion (M) 10.00 Artscape (M) The Asia Pacific Triennial 10.30 Lateline 11.05 Lateline Business 11.35 Four Corners 12.20 Media Watch 12.35 The Chaser’s War On Everything (M) 1.00 Poirot (PG) 1.55 Big Ideas 2.55 Movie: Passport To Destiny (PG B&W 1944) Elsa Lanchester, Gordon Oliver 3.55 Good Game (M)

5.20 World News And Weatherwatch 1.00 Movie: I Always Wanted To Be A Saint (M 2003) Drama from Luxembourg. Stars Marie Kremer, Thierry Lefevre 2.35 Spacefiles: The Universe Unveiled 3.00 If Only 3.30 Parent Rescue 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 Generation XXL Child obesity 8.30 Big Love (PG) 9.30 World News Australia 10.00 Fish! A Japanese Obsession 11.40 Movie: Gandhi My Father (PG 2007) Indian drama/biography about the troubled life of Gandhi’s son Harilal. Stars Akshaye Khanna, Darshan Jariwala, Shefali Shetty 2.05 Weatherwatch

ABC 2 5.30 Can We Help? 6.00 ABC News Breakfast 9.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 A Place In Greece 6.30 Scrapheap Challenge 7.30 The Colbert Report

8.00 Lead Balloon (PG) 8.40 Durham County (M) 9.30 The Wire (MA) 10.30 Party Animals (M) 11.20 Up In Town (G) 11.30 The Librarians (PG) 12.00 Heartland 12.45 The People Watchers 1.30 Coach Trip 2.00 Close

TEN 6.00 Religion 7.00 Kids’ Programs

8.00 Meet The Press 8.30 Fishin’ Trip 9.00 River To Reef 9.30 Infomercials 10.00 Hit List TV 12.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures 1.00 Movie: Little Secrets (PG, 2001) Evan Rachel Wood, David Gallagher, Michael Angarano, Vivica A Fox 3.00 It’s Me Or The Dog 4.00 Meerkat Manor 4.30 Boys Weekend 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 Simpsons Special (PG) 6.30 The Biggest Loser: Couples (PG) 7.30 Talkin’ Bout Your Generation (PG) 8.30 The Good Wife (M) 9.30 House (M) 10.30 Movie: Pitch Black (M 2000) Vin Diesel, Rhada Mitchell, Keith David 12.30 Cops (M) 1.00 Infomercials 4.00 Religion

SBS 2

4.30 Shortland Street 5.00 Something In The Air 5.30 The Einstein Factor 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 Landline 12.00 Midday Report 12.30 Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes 1.30 The Cook And The Chef 2.00 The Bill 3.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Travel Oz 6.30 Talking Heads Janine Shepherd 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Australian Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Q&A 10.35 Lateline 11.10 Lateline Business 11.35 Fakes (PG) The fastest rising crime 12.25 Movie: The King Of Marvin Gardens (M 1972) Jack Nicholson 2.10 Movie: The Restless Breed (PG 1957) Anne Bancroft, Scott Brady 3.30 Surviving The Fall (M) Gracetown, WA

ABC 2

TUESDAY 16

PRIME 6.00 Religion 7.00 Weekend Sunrise

SBS 2 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and Weatherwatch

6.30 7.30 8.20 8.30 9.00

World News Australia Fairy Tales Exposed (PG) Spacefiles: The Universe Unveiled Little Mosque On The Prairie (G) Movie: Love And Other Crimes (M 2008) Serbian black comedy. Stars Anica Dobra, Vuk Kostic, Milena Dravic 10.55 Movie: A Loving Father (MA 2003) French drama. Stars Gerard and Guillaume Depardieu 12.40 Weatherwatch

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ONE HD

1.00 Bewitched 2.00 Movie: Chasing Liberty (PG 2004) Mandy Moore, Stark Sands 4.00 Green Acres 5.00 The Nanny 5.30 Wipeout 7.30 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Movie: Fun With Dick And Jane (M 2005) Jim Carrey, Teo Leoni, Alec Baldwin 10.30 Curb Your Enthusiasm (MA) 11.10 Movie: Police Academy 4 (PG 1987) Jim Drake, Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 2.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm (MA) 2.30 Charlie’s Angels 3.30 The Avengers 4.30 Green Acres 5.30 The Nanny

TEN

NBN

6.00 Ten Early News 5.30 Today 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE 9.00 Ten News from Vancouver 10.00 The Circle 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 12.00 Dr Phil 3.00 Alive And Cooking 1.00 The Oprah Windrey Show 3.30 Hi-5 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 4.00 The Shak 3.00 The Biggest Loser 4.30 Afternoon News 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.30 Hot Seat 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Evening News 6.00 The Simpsons 7.00 A Current Affair 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.30 Two And A Half Men (PG) 7.00 The 7pm Project 8.00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7.30 The Biggest Loser 8.25 Lotto 8.30 Good News Week (M) 8.30 The Mentalist (M) 10.00 Ross Noble’s Australian Trip 9.30 Winter Olympic Games Highlights 11.00 Late News With Sports Tonight 12.30 The Allan Border Medal (PG) Australian cricket award 11.45 The Late Show With David Letterman 2.00 Infomercials 12.30 The Poker Star 3.00 Religion 1.30 Infomercials 3.30 Good Morning America 4.00 Religion 5.00 Early Morning News

7 TWO

ONE HD 6.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup 9.00 Red Bull X Fighters 10.00 TNA Xplosion 11.00 Sports Unlimited 12.00 Transworld Sport 1.00 Season’s Best Championship Netball 2009 3.00 Tread BMX 3.30 Xtreme Paintball 4.00 Omnisport 4.30 NFL Game Day 5.00 ATP World Tour Tennis Uncovered 5.30 Drift 6.30 World Rally Championships 7.00 Road To Delhi 7.30 Magic Of The FA Cup 8.30 Bundesliga Football Highlights 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 World Football News 11.00 Serie A Football 1.00 Sports Soup 1.30 Sports Tonight Late 1.45 KO TV Classic Boxing 2.45 BMX Road Fools 3.45 Mecum Auto Auction 4.40 ASP Season Surfing Rip Curl Pipeline Masters Hawaii 2006 5.35 Omnisport

PRIME 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: The Girl Next Door (M 1997) Tracey Gold, Tom Irwin, Michael Dorn 2.00 Surgery Saved My Life 3.00 Come Dine With Me 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Prime News 6.30 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 My Kitchen Rules 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy (M) 10.30 Ghost Whisperer (PG) 11.30 Samantha Who? (PG) 12.00 Blue Heelers (M) 1.00 Infomercials 5.30 Seven News

GO! 6.00 Kids’ Programs 11.00 The Hills 11.30 The Partridge Family 12.00 Charlie’s Angels

6.00 NASCAR Nationwide Series 8.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Highlights 9.00 Bundesliga Football 10.55 Stars Of TNL 11.00 NAB Cup AFL Hawthorn v Richmond 1.00 NBA Basketball 3.00 Just Add Water 4.00 Omnisport 4.30 Beach Volleyball 5.00 I Fish 5.30 World Series Sprintcars 6.30 World Rally Championships Sweden 7.00 24/7 Jimmie Johnson’s Race To Daytona 7.30 Sports Tonight 8.00 Red Bull X Fighters 9.00 MotoGP Classics 10.00 Drag Racing 11.00 Drift 11.30 World Rally Championships Sweden 12.00 BMX Mega Tour 12.55 Serie A Football LIVE 2.50 NASCAR Sprint Cup 4.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500 LIVE

6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home & Away 10.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.00 Headland 12.00 Body Beautiful 12.30 Style By Jury 1.00 All My Children 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Coronation Street 3.00 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 Alf 6.30 Full House 7.00 The Benny Hill Show 7.30 Heartbeat 8.30 Judge John Deed (M) 10.30 Infamous Assassinations (M) Anwar Sadat

11.00 Forensic Investigators (M) 11.50 Ramsay’s Boiling Point (MA) 12.20 Movie: Five Came Back (PG B&W 1939) Chester Morris, John Carradine 1.45 AFL Footy Flashbacks

NBN 6.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE from Vancouver 2.00 One Day Series Cricket Australia v West Indies – LIVE from the GABBA 6.00 NBN News 6.30 Cricket continues 10.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 Highlights 12.30 Movie: Tango & Cash (M 1989) Two rival Los Angeles detectives have to overcome their differences in order to survive life-threatening situations. Stars Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, James Hong 2.30 Infomercials 3.30 Religion 4.00 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News

TEN 6.00 Ten Early News 7.00 Kids’ Programs 9.00 Ten News 10.00 The Circle 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 The Biggest Loser 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Neighbours (PG) 7.00 The 7pm Project (PG) 7.30 The Biggest Loser (PG) 8.00 Bondi Rescue 8.30 NCIS (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) 10.30 Late News With Sports Tonight 11.15 The Late Show With David Letterman 12.00 Army Wives (M)

GO! 6.00 Kids’ Programs 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie 10.00 Bewitched 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ 11.30 The Partridge Family 12.00 Frasier 12.30 Seinfeld 1.00 The Big Bang Theory 2.00 Charlie’s Angels 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 6.30 The Jetsons 7.00 Get Smart 7.30 Frasier 8.00 Seinfeld 8.30 Vampire Diaries (M) 9.30 Nip/ Tuck (MA) 10.30 Dante’s Cove (MA) 11.30 Frasier 12.00 Seinfeld 12.30 TMZ 1.00 Vampire Diaries (M) 2.00 Nip/Tuck (MA) 3.00 Dante’s Cove (MA) 4.00 Just Shoot Me 4.30 TMZ 5.00 Partridge Family 5.30 Flintstones.

NBN 5.30 Today 9.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE from Vancouver 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 Alive And Cooking 3.30 Hi-5 4.00 The Shak 4.30 Afternoon News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Hot Seat 6.00 Evening News 7.30 A Current Affair 7.30 Top Gear Special (PG) 9.30 Winter Olympic Games Highlights 12.30 Ballystyx Snowboard Show 1.00 Entertainment Tonight 1.30 Infomercials 3.00 Religion 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Early Morning News

1.00 Infomercials 4.00 Religion

7 TWO 6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home & Away 10.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.00 Headland 12.00 Body Beautiful 12.30 Style By Jury 1.00 All My Children 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Coronation Street 3.00 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 Alf

6.30 Full House 7.00 The Benny Hill Show 7.30 Ugly Betty 8.30 24 (M) 9.30 The Sopranos (MA) 10.30 Band Of Brothers (M) 11.45 Cops, Cars And Superstars (M) 12.10 Pelican’s Progress (G) 1.00 Room For Improvement 1.30 AFL

ONE HD 6.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup 2009 6.30 NAB Cup AFL 8.30 WGC Accenture Match Play Golf Highlights 9.30 College Basketball 11.20 Bundesliga Football 1.15 Serie A Football 2.05 Sports Unlimited 3.00 Tread BMX 3.30 Xtreme Paintball 4.00 Omnisport 4.30 Red Bull X Fighters 5.30 Drift 6.30 Sailing 7.30 World Rally Championships 8.00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Highlights 9.00 24/7 Jimmie Johnson’s Race To Daytona 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 The Pro Shop 11.00 NASCAR Nationwide Series 12.00 TNA Xplosion 12.55 Sports Tonight Late 1.10 Omnisport 1.40 KO TV Classic Boxing 2.40 BMX Road Fools 3.40 Mecum Auto Auction 4.35 ASP Season Surfing Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2007 5.30 Omnisport

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GO! 6.00 Kids’ Programs 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ 11.30 The Partridge Family 12.00 Frasier 12.30 Seinfeld 1.00 The Hills 2.00 Charlie’s Angels 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 6.30 The Jetsons 7.00 Get Smart 7.30 Frasier 8.00 Seinfeld

9.00 Movie: The Long Kiss (MA 2006) Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, Casey Afleck 11.30 Frasier 12.00 Seinfeld 12.30 TMZ 1.00 Charlie’s Angels 2.00 Movie: Power And Beauty (M 2002) Natsaha Hensbridge, Kevin Anderson, Chris Owens 4.00 Just Shoot Me 4.30 TMZ 5.00 The Partridge Family 5.30 The Flintstones

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ABC 1

SBS 1

PRIME

WEDNESDAY 17

4.30 Shortland Street 5.00 Something In The Air 5.30 The Einstein Factor 6.00 Kids’ Programs

5.00 World News 6.30 UEFA Champions League LIVE – AC 12.00 Midday Report Milan v Manchester United 12.30 National Press Club Address 9.00 World News 1.30 Talking Heads 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 2.00 The Bill (M) 3.30 Taxi School (PG) 3.00 Kids’ Programs 4.00 A Fork In Australia 6.05 Cheese Slices 4.30 The Journal 6.30 Poh’s Kitchen 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 7.00 ABC News 6.00 Global Village 7.30 The 7.30 Report 6.30 World News Australia 8.00 The New Inventors 7.35 Rex In Rome (PG) 8.30 Spicks And Specks Dan Sultan, Missy 8.30 The Killing (M) Danish drama series Higgins, Ernie Dingo, Magda Szubanski 9.30 World News 9.00 Hungry Beast 10.05 The Killing (M) Danish drama series 9.30 The IT Crowd (M) 11.10 Movie: Turtles Can Fly (M 2004) 9.55 At The Movies Iranian/Iraqi drama about children 10.25 Lateline awaiting their fate near the Iraqi11.00 Lateline Business Turkish border on the eve of the 11.30 Life On Mars (M) American invasion. Stars Soren 12.25 Outback House (PG) Ebrahim, Hirsh Feyssal, Avaz Latif 1.25 Big Ideas 12.50 Movie: Australian Rules (M 2002) 2.25 Movie: Criminal Court (PG B&W 1946) Aussie drama as a boy struggles with Tom Conway, Martha O’Driscoll family conflicts and inter-racial turmoil. Stars Luke Carroll, Nathan Phillips 2.35 Weatherwatch

ABC 2

5.30 Can We Help? 6.00 ABC News Breakfast

9.00 Kids’ Programs 6.00 Treks In A Wild World Canada 6.30 Scrapheap Challenge 7.30 The Colbert Report 8.00 The Rat Pack 8.30 Eataholics (G) 9.30 The Pink Floyd Story (M) 10.30 Stephen Fry (MA) 11.30 The Madness Of Modern Families

SBS 2 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and Weatherwatch

12.00 My Teen’s A Nightmare (M) 12.45 The People Watchers 1.30 Coach Trip 2.00 Close

6.30 World News Australia 7.35 How Does Your Memory Work? 8.30 UEFA Champions League Lyon v Real Madrid 10.05 UEFA Champions League AC Milan v Manchester United 11.35 Tales From A Suitcase (G) 12.05 Weatherwatch

ABC 1

SBS 1

THURSDAY 18

5.00 World News 6.30 UEFA Champions League LIVE – 12.00 Midday Report Bayern Munich v Fiorentina 12.30 Jeeves And Wooster 9.00 World News 1.30 Collectors 2.35 The Real Neanderthal Man 2.00 The Bill 3.30 Australian Biography David 3.00 Kids’ Programs Williamson 6.10 World’s Greenest Homes 4.00 Feast India 7.00 ABC News 4.30 The Journal 7.30 The 7.30 Report 5.00 Newshour With Jim Lehrer 8.00 Catalyst 6.00 Global Village 8.30 Seven Ages Of Rock (M) British Indie 6.30 World News Australia 9.25 You Only Live Twice (M) Hughes family 7.30 Gourmet Farmer 10.25 Lateline 8.00 Oz And James’s Big Wine Adventure 11.00 Lateline Business 8.30 Secrets And Lives 11.25 Spectacle Tony Bennett 9.00 Designer People 12.15 Movie: Five Easy Pieces (MA 1970) 9.30 World News Australia Jack Nicholson, Fannie Flagg 10.00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 1.50 Movie: The Flying Irishman (G B&W 11.00 Queer As Folk (MA) 1939) Douglas Corrigan, Paul Kelly 11.55 Movie: The Son Of The Bride (M 2001) 2.55 Artists At Work (M) Pan Argentinian drama. Stars Ricardo Darin, 3.25 Agony Aunts With Clive Robertson Hector Alterio, Norma Aleandro 3.55 Can We Help? 2.05 Weatherwatch

5.30 Can We Help? 6.00 ABC News Breakfast

9.00 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

Kids’ Programs Poh’s Kitchen Scrapheap Challenge The Colbert Report Spicks And Specks (PG) Hungry Beast The IT Crowd (M)

9.30 How Not To Live Your Life (M) 10.00 Taking The Flak (PG) 10.30 Billable Hours (M) 11.00 Pulling (M) 11.30 Kevin Bishop Show (M) 12.00 Ideal (MA) 12.30 A Little Later: Blur 12.45 The People Watchers 1.30 Coach Trip 2.00 Close

12.30 Infomercials 5.30 Seven News

7 TWO 6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home & Away 10.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.00 Headland 12.00 Body Beautiful 12.30 Style By Jury 1.00 All My Children (M) 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Coronation Street 3.00 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 Alf 6.30 Full House 7.00 The Benny Hill Show 7.30 I Survived A Japanese Game Show 8.30 Lost (M)

9.30 Mercy (M) 10.30 What About Brian 11.20 Dirty Sexy Money (M) 12.10 Movie: George White’s Scandals (G B&W 1945) Joan Davis, Jack Haley 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 The Real Seachange 4.30 Kidspeak 5.00 Wind In The Willows

TEN

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 11.30 Seven Morning News 12.00 Movie: Jane Doe’s How To Fire Your Boss (M 2007) Lea Thompson, Joe Penny, William R Moses 2.00 Surgery Saved My Life 3.00 Come Dine With Me 3.30 Kids’ Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 M*A*S*H 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Prime News 6.30 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 The White Room (PG) 8.30 Cougar Town (M) Pilot 9.00 How I Met Your Mother 9.30 Thank God You’re Here 10.30 Family Guy (M) 12.00 Blue Heelers (M) 1.00 Infomercials 5.30 Seven News

ONE HD

GO!

6.00 I Fish 6.30 NASCAR Sprint Cup Highlights 7.30 World Series Sprintcars 8.30 The Pro Shop 9.30 College Basketball 11.30 NBA Basketball 2.00 ATP World Tour Tennis Uncovered 2.30 Beach Volleyball 3.00 Tread BMX 3.30 Xtreme Paintball 4.00 Omnisport 4.30 TNA Xplosion 5.30 Drift 6.00 Twenty20 Champions League Cricket 9.30 Sports Tonight 10.00 Real NBA 10.30 NBA Basketball 12.30 Sports Tonight Late 12.45 Boxing A2Z 1.40 Omnisport 2.10 BMX Road Fools 3.10 Mecum Auto Auction 4.05 ASP Season Surfing Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2007 5.00 The Pro Shop

6.00 Kids’ Programs 10.30 Entertainment Tonight 11.00 TMZ 11.30 Partridge Family 12.00 Seinfeld 1.00 Dog The Bounty Hunter 2.00 Charlie’s Angels 3.00 Just Shoot Me 3.30 The Nanny 4.00 Kids’ Programs 5.00 I Dream Of Jeannie 5.30 Bewitched 6.00 The Flintstones 6.30 The Jetsons 7.00 Get Smart 7.30 Seinfeld 8.30 Fringe (M) 9.30 New Amsterdam (M) 10.30 Nightmares & Dreamscapes (M) 11.30 Seinfeld 12.30 TMZ 1.00 Fringe (M) 2.00 New Amsterdam (M) 3.00 Nightmares & Dreamscapes (M) 4.00 Just Shoot Me 4.30 TMZ 5.00 Partridge Family 5.30 Flintstones

TEN

NBN

5.30 Today 6.00 Ten Early News 9.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE 7.00 Kids’ Programs from Vancouver 9.00 Ten News 3.30 Hi-5 10.00 The Circle 4.00 The Shak 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 4.30 Afternoon News 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 5.30 Hot Seat 3.00 The Biggest Loser 6.00 Evening News 3.30 Dharma & Greg 7.00 A Current Affair 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 7.30 Getaway 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 8.30 Adults Only 20 To 1 (M) 5.00 Ten News 9.30 Winter Olympic Games Highlights 6.00 The Simpsons 12.20 Ballistyx Showboard Show 6.30 Neighbours (PG) 1.00 WWE Afterburn (M) 7.00 The 7pm Project (PG) 2.00 Infomercials 7.30 The Biggest Loser (PG) 3.30 Good Morning America 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance 5.00 Early Morning News 9.00 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10.00 Medium (M) 11.00 Late News With Sports Tonight 11.45 The Late Show With David Letterman 12.45 Infomercials 4.00 Religion

7 TWO

SBS 2 5.00am to 6.00pm World News and Weatherwatch

6.30 World News Australia 7.30 As It Happened (PG) The Farewell File – the story of Vladimir Vetrov the KGB agent who caused the downfall of the Soviet empire 8.30 UEFA Champions League Porto v Arsenal 10.00 The Fight: The Rules Of The Ring (PG) Heavyweight boxing 11.00 Becoming Muhammad Ali (PG) 12.05 Weatherwatch

6.00 Kids Time 9.00 Sons & Daughters 9.30 Home & Away 10.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 11.00 Headland 12.00 Body Beautiful 12.30 Style By Jury 1.00 All My Children (M) 2.00 Shortland Street 2.30 Coronation Street 3.00 Emmerdale 3.30 Kitchen Time 6.00 Alf 6.30 Full House 7.00 The Benny Hill Show 7.30 Fifth Gear

8.30 Stargate Atlantis (M) 9.30 Heroes (M) 10.30 Eli Stone (M) 11.20 Australia’s Greatest Athlete 12.10 Movie: Desperate Hours (M 1990) Anthony Hopkins, Mickey Rourke 2.00 AFL

NBN

5.30 Today 6.00 Ten Early News 9.00 Winter Olympic Games 2010 LIVE 7.00 Kids’ Programs from Vancouver 9.00 Ten News 12.00 Ellen Degeneres Show 10.00 The Circle 1.00 The View 12.00 Dr Phil (PG) 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 1.00 Oprah Winfrey Show (PG) 3.00 Alive And Cooking 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.30 Hi-5 3.00 The Biggest Loser 4.00 Lab Rats Challenge 3.30 Dharma & Greg 4.30 Afternoon News 4.00 Huey’s Cooking Adventures 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.30 Hot Seat 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Evening News 6.00 The Simpsons 7.00 A Current Affair 6.30 Neighbours (G) 7.30 Two And A Half Men 7.00 The 7pm Project 8.00 Customs 7.30 The Biggest Loser (PG) 8.25 Lotto 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance 8.30 Cold Case (M) 10.00 Burn Notice (M) 9.30 Winter Olympic Games Highlights 11.00 Late News With Sports Tonight 11.45 The Late Show With David Letterman 12.30 Ballistyx Showboard Show 1.00 Entertainment Tonight 12.45 Infomercials 1.30 Infomercials 1.15 Video Hits 3.30 Good Morning America 1.30 Infomercials 5.00 Early Morning News 4.00 Religion

PRIME

4.30 Shortland Street 5.00 Something In The Air 5.30 The Einstein Factor 6.00 Kids’ Programs

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STARS

Mungo’s Crossword

WITH LILITH

ARIES: The combined tempers of both Aries and Tigers suggest scorched earth with a whiff of burnt bridges, so the fiery crucible of Metal Tiger year needs superhuman self control on your part. You’re already a fighter so upgrade your loving skills this year, starting with Valentines day.

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ACROSS 1. Fights, boxes (5) 4. Feeling sorrow or remorse (9) 8. Non-speaking member of comic team of brothers (5,4) 9. Thin, grassy (5) 10. Psychiatric condition involving confusing pleasure and pain (13) 13. Period after midday (slang) (4) 14. Public information designed to persuade people to a particular view (10) 17. Insinuations, hints (10) 18. Half (4) 20. Treatment of mental or emotional disturbance (13) 22. Piece of cloth for drying or wiping (5) 23. Circus performer who works with wild animals (4,5) 25. Satirists, performers of skits (9) 26. Upper class, exclusive (5) DOWN 1. Causing splits, especially in religion (10) 2. Atmosphere, the gasses we breathe (3) 3. Unsettled, rough (of weather) (6) 4. Restored confidence, once again made certain (9) 5. Ornaments worn on the ears (8) 6. Slogan demanding the release of anti-apartheid leader (4,7) 7. Places, sets down (4) 11. God-given strength, holy might (6,5) 12. Ancestral record, genealogical chart (6,4) 15. Bountiful, abundant (9) 16. Reused waste materials (8) 19. Bug, insect such as ladybird (6) 21. Above, capping (4) 24 Me (French) (3)

ACROSS 1. Fights, even on board ship (5) 4. Sorrowing, unfurl, furl, wrapping white heron (9) 8. Winfrey returns to Karl – what a clown! (5,4) 9. Grass, young and thin (5) 10. Smash mosaic, do smash it – it’s a nasty disorder (13) 13. P.M. Ocker (4) 14. Support a farm bird, they say – it’s deliberate misinformation (10) 17. Bar turn, finish acts. They hint at bad things (10) 18. Turn over Times, no first half (4) 20. Hasty prophecy – obscure, but may help with 10 (13) 22. Wipe and drag the Spanish (5) 23. Circus performer in charge with rowdy team between two sides (4,5) 25. They take off bits around old Hades (9) 26. High class English hat is returned (5) DOWN 1. Upset, I miss catch, causing division (10) 2. Tune provides atmosphere (3) 3. Bad weather report takes in morning (6) 4. Regained confidence about idiot; turn crimson! (9) 5. Deviations about a pair of ornaments (8) 6. Our Cathy takes unexpected lead with anti-Apartheid slogan (4,7) 7. Poems are idle, they say (4) 11. Provide wine generously – it gives supernatural strength (6,5) 12. Ancestral record turns to blood and ash, perhaps (6,4) 15. English with bad tone -- in addition there’s a lot of it! (9) 16. Went green and red around the ring (8) 19. One insect let out another (6) 21. A spinner – over! (4) 24. An instant – I, me, French! (3)

Last week’s solution

Mungo’s Crossword first published in The Week.

TAURUS: In a Tiger year people suffer depending how pliable or resistant they are to change, but by now you’ve had plenty of practice rolling with the punches. A year of thunderous events, in which Tauran fortitude and determination will steer you through the eye of the storm. GEMINI: The best Gemini operating blueprint for 2010 is to stay alert for opportunities and take advantage of all circumstances, no matter how adverse. Though don’t shoot yourself in the foot by being too impulsive – and always have an alternative plan B up your sleeve.

The Eastern zodiac traditionally associates the Year of the Metal Tiger with social upheaval and massive change, making 2010 a volatile year on the world stage as well as up close and personal. Beginning this Sunday on Valentine’s Day, it’s a year to remember love is all you need… CANCER: Oriental interpreters say metal and Tiger together always fight – picture a Tiger in a suit of armour. But Crabs quite like armour and this year definitely puts a tiger in your tank – just as well, because it appears that 2010 comes neither quietly nor peacefully. LEO: Magnificent, powerful, feared, respected, clever, courageous – little wonder Eastern astrologers consider Tiger the king of beasts. This year of the Big Striped Pussycat finds you riding the wild tiger with everyone else – and fortunately with good recuperative powers because it really is a killer year. VIRGO: Yours may be one of this year’s happier matches with Virgo controlling Tiger’s rash urges while the jungle hunter’s audacity has dazzling effects on the normally reserved Virgo. It’s a trying time for tranquility though, with criticism triggering spectacularly volatile reactions – just so you know.

LIBRA: One of the Tiger year’s qualities is procrastination, so making decisions doesn’t get any easier this year. Though when you do make up your mind what you want, chances of achieving it are better than average during this bold, go-forit period. SCORPIO: Dramatic and dynamic as its markings, Tiger’s a natural predator and rebel and its year strengthens these already formidable Scorpionic qualities for ambitious projects or protesting against society’s wrongs. But living dangerously can lead to big trouble this year, so proceed very very carefully… SAGITTARIUS: You’ll need all your street smarts and negotiating skills to survive this uninhibited, unconventional Tiger year, because others are touchy and reactive – offending the wrong person could have you looking at a lawsuit. But keep your impatient nature under control and it’s possible to prosper.

CHESS by Ian Rogers

The Magnus Carlsen era has well and truly begun. Over the past four months the Norwegian teenager (pictured) has won elite tournaments in Nanjing, London and, last week, Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Add to this a second place in the Tal Memorial, a win of the World Lightning (five minute) Championship (both in Moscow) plus Carlsen’s rise to become the youngest ever world number one on January 1, and it is clear that the Force is indeed with Carlsen. In truth, Carlsen’s victory at the

Play at Seagulls Club, Thurs 6-10pm But the player probably most Corus tournament in Wijk aan Zee was the least convincing of pleased with his performance his recent wins, with the 19-year- in Wijk aan Zee finished only old barely edging out Vladimir fourth. Hikaru Nakamura, 22, was Kramnik and Alexei Shirov while also losing his first serious game making his debut in a Grand Slam tournament but the brash since July. Carlsen’s conqueror, both in US Champion proved that he Wijk aan Zee and in July, was for- belonged in such company, haltmer World Champion Kramnik, ing Shirov’s run and challenging who seemed headed for glory for the lead at the tournament’s in Wijk aan Zee until being halfway point. stopped by a determined World Nakamura also played the Champion Viswanathan Anand tournament’s most spectacular in the penultimate round. game, the following attacking The other player who seemed blitz against local favourite Loek to have the Corus tournament at van Wely. his mercy was Shirov but, after Wijk aan Zee 2010 winning his first five games, the White: H Nakamura dashing Spaniard lost momen- Black: L van Wely tum. Shirov still had a chance Opening: Sicilian Defence to take the Corus trophy from Notes based on comments by Nakamura Carlsen’s grasp at the death but 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 in the last round, with just two 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bg5 e6 7.f4 Nbd7 8.Qf3 Qc7 seconds left on the clock, agreed 9.Bxf6!? ‘Usually White castles and then plays to a draw in a position that Shirov g4 a few moves later,’ explained Nakamura. did not realise had dramatically 9...Nxf6 10.g4 b5 11.g5 Nd7 ‘If Black tries 11...b4 I have 12.Ncb5!’ 12.0-0-0 Nc5 13.a3 turned in his favour.

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Aquarius Birthday S tars CAPRICORN: Metal Tiger year can attract cash, but the colour representing metal is white and many Chinese astrologers consider the White Tiger year jinxed. Change is definitely on its way and this unpredictable year screams for caution – where Capricorns are concerned that’s your health department. AQUARIUS: Its independent ways and tendency to extreme and sudden change aligns the Tiger to Aquarius in Western astrology. 2010’s chancy and erratic circumstances are likely to inspire you to the daring actions best suited to navigating the upheavals predicted for the year ahead. PISCES: I Am Tiger, Hear Me Roar! proclaims the brightly burning Tiger year. The vigorous, vibrant energy of the Wild One fires up your watery world with the courage to strut your stuff, be brazen, reach out and take what you want, then roar for more… Rb8!? 13...Be7 was a safer choice. 14.b4! Nd7 I had prepared this before the round. If 14...Na4 I would have gone 15.Ndxb5! axb5 16.Bxb5+ Rxb5 17.Nxb5 Qb6 18.Qd3 with a significant advantage.’ 15.Nd5! exd5 16.exd5 Be7 17.Re1 Ne5!? 18.fxe5 Bxg5+ 19.Kb1 dxe5 20.Nc6 Bf6 ‘After 20...0-0 21.Rxe5! Bf6 22.Rh5! Black has problems.’ 21.Bd3! h5 Van Wely may have intended 21...0-0 but noticed too late that 22.Rhg1! gives White a winning attack, e.g. 22...Kh8 23.Bxh7!! Kxh7 24.Qxf6!! gxf6 25.Re4! followed by 26.Rh4 checkmate. 22.Rxe5+! Bxe5 23.Re1 Bg4! 24.Qf4! 0-0! After 24...f6 I play 25.Bg6+ and if 25... Kf8 26.Rxe5, while if 25...Kd7 I have 26.Bf5+! Ke8 27.Nxe5 fxe5 28.Rxe5+.’ 25.Rxe5! g6? After sturdy defence, van Wely misses 25...f5!, which hangs on. 26.Qf6! Rbe8 27.Ne7+ Rxe7 28.Rxe7 Qxh2 29.Bxg6! Qh1+ 30.Kb2 Qxd5 31.Bxf7+! Qxf7 On 31...Rxf7 32.Re8+ leads to mate. 32.Rxf7 Rxf7 33.Qxa6 Kg7 34.Qxb5 Kg6 35.Qc4 Rd7 36.b5 Kg5 37.b6 Bf3 After 37...h4 I play 38.Qb5+ Bf5 39.Qxd7! Bxd7 40.b7 and win.’ 38.Qb5+ Rd5 39.Qb3 1-0 ■ Wijk aan Zee 2010 final scores: 1.Carlsen (Nor) 8.5/13; =2.Kramnik (Rus), Shirov (Spa) 8; =4.Anand (Ind), Nakamura (USA) 7.5; =6.Ivanchuk (Ukr), Karjakin (Rus) 7; =8.Leko (Hun), Dominguez (Cub) 6.5; 10.Caruana (Ita) 5.5; =11.van Wely (Ned), Short (Eng) 5; =13.Smeets (Ned), Tiviakov (Ned) 4.5

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Mark Redmayne and Alice Anderson: Upstage Upstage is the duo of Mark Redmayne and Alice Anderson. Mark’s credits include lead guitarist and music programmer for the Young Talent Time tour band and lead guitarist for Jesus Christ Superstar. He has over 10 years experience as a studio session guitar/keyboards/vocalist and has composed and arranged for education department children’s CDs. Alice is a well known Sydney club performer and leading P&O cruise entertainer. Both these highly talented perform-

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Kora Kora Platinum selling five piece Kora (New Zealand) play ‘dub based reggae, infused with electro beats and thumping bass lines’, according to their press. These musical brothers return by popular demand to Australia for an east coast tour. Saturday, February 13 at the Coolangatta Hotel.

Loren When asked to comment on Loren’s music, John Butler had this to say: ‘Loren writes the kind of music that when you listen to it you somehow feel like you1re getting a massage. A sweet, gentle voice accompanied by relaxed melodically plucked guitar written by a man with a heart of gold.’ February 12, The Soundlounge, Currumbin.

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the Gallery president Josephine Nugent says. ‘It is a very special The first concert of the series opportunity for music lovers to Romantic Classics will be held be able to hear world class perat the Tweed River Art Gallery formers in the beautiful setting this Sunday February 14. It of the Tweed River Art Gallery features Peter Luff – French foyer at sunset. This has been horn, Alan Smith – violin, made possible with funding Norma Marschke – piano and from the Tweed Shire Council and the beautiful voice of under the Festival Donations Margaret Schindler, soprano. policy.’ ‘We are very excited to be able Bookings can be made by to bring these very special phoning 02 6679 2244 or email performers to the Tweed in info@tyalgumfestival.com.au. partnership with the Tyalgum The Gallery is located at 2 MisFestival Committee,’ Friends of tal Rd, Murwillumbah. Sunday

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have toured up and down the eastern coast of Australia. Dr Rock performs a diverse range of music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. See them Saturday at The Bah Hotel, Murwillumbah from 9.30pm.

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Dr Rock Dr Rock consists of five dedicated professional musicians who have played some of Brisbane’s renowned venues and

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PEEK A BOO

Mandy Nolan go ‘Boo’. Audiences go wild. She’s back. How did she do it! They can’t believe it. Someone faints. A man in the front row has a heart attack. The laughter swells for at least a minute. Someone at the back just won’t stop. The audience is enthralled. They start to chant: ‘again again again’. I reluctantly pull the sheet and start the climb – the tension is unbearable, will she do it, yes! She’s gone again and once more it’s ‘Boo!’ Oh it’s even better the second time! After an hour the audience is sated. Limp from laughter. Some of them are dribbling. Someone’s done a poo. I say ‘That’s enough’. Then, a lady in the front row has an idea. She tentatively lifts her sarong and covers her head, drops it then shrieks ‘Boo’. I can’t believe it! It’s hysterical. And the gag starts all over again. This time I’ve lost my bundle. Where’d she go? Oh no, there she is. Clench that pelvic floor! As a teacher of comedy I marvel how the simplicity of peek-aboo reflects the mantra that lies at the heart of all comedy: setup / punch. Set up punch. That’s all it is. That’s my job. I set up. I punch. There’s no genius, just an understanding of the clarity of form. Everything funny has set up punch. The set up is the serious bit, the punch line is funny. It’s tension, surprise. Tension surprise! (No wonder I’m a nervous wreck, it’s an occupational hazard!) The existence of pre-language peek-a-boo reinforces that humour exists before words as a non verbal connection between people, a shared recognition of the human condition. Suddenly I’m not some potty mouthed player practising performance’s darkest art, I’m a philosopher!

Sense of humour incarnates before language. It is intrinsically linked with perception and intellect and the understanding of how things should be and how surprising it is when they aren’t. Adults without a sense of humour therefore have the emotional development of pre peek a boo, lost in limbo between oral and anal. (Freudian markers of psychological maturation). On the developmental scale they are still gurgling, wide-eyed sponges dribbli ng on a rusk. I had this epiphany the other day when I was playing the hundredth game of peek a boo with my 9 month old. She was in hysterics. Four children down the track and the trusty peepo never ceases to amuse. Babies find peek a boo funny because they have no abstract reality awareness. Once something is out of sight, it doesn’t exist anymore (maybe a baby wrote The Secret). Therefore if you hide your head with a cloth the baby thinks your head is gone. This is the stuff of horror films. And then, as if by magic, suddenly it’s back. Oh Boo! The relief. Mummy’s head is back. There has been a search for the greatest joke ever told. Look no further. Head removal and replacement is the zenith of gag telling. If I was going to use her as a test audience for my gags, according to this reaction I should be hitting the stage with some peek a boo magic. I can see my next performance. I enter to huge applause. I put a sheet over my head. The audience is amazed. Where did she go? Did you see that, Mandy Nolan has been abducted by aliens! She’s vaporised! Then I pull the sheet off and

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Shire Council logo. ‘Previously my work was sourced from urban locations in Australia, Asia and Europe,’ she says. ‘It looked at nature’s impact on the built environment with an emphasis on the worn, weathered and neglected.’ Now based in the Tweed valley, she continues this theme, but more of the abundant nature of the northern rivers is seeping into her work. ‘My art poses questions about the way we look at nature and also the way we ‘design’ and organize nature to make our world more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing,’ she says. The artist is particularly interested in the way nature tends to reassert itself in attempts at controlling it, whether that be though decaying or weed infested architecture, or from the ‘wildness’ inherent in human creativity itself. The exhibition runs from February 13 to April 4, with the opening at 3pm Saturday February 13. The location is the Community Printmakers Murwillumbah (CPM Inc) Workshop Gallery, 33-35 Kyogle Road Bray Park via Murwillumbah. Opening times are 11am to 3pm Friday to Sunday. For more see www. cpmprintmakerstudio.com

A landmark on the Australian Summer calendar, Good Vibrations always delivers an unforgettable party atmosphere bringing together the finest beat-based party music from around the world and puts the Festive back into Festival! Parklands Showgrounds, on February 20 from 12pm. The line up includes The Killers, Basement Jaxx, Armand Van Helden, Gossip, Salt-N-Pepa, Friendly Fires, Busta Rhymes, Z-Trip, Kid Cudi, Naughty By Nature, Plump DJs, Gym Class Heroes, Chase & Status Live, Craze, Dave Seaman, Chuckie, Art vs Science, Bass Kleph, DJ Spinderella, Sam Obernik and KillaQueenz. Parklands Showgrounds, located on the corner of Smith Street and Parklands Drive, Southport, festival entry is via Parklands Drive. Shuttle buses will depart to Parklands from Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise continuously between 10am and 4pm. The Sydney Ladies Down Under show are completely sold out, so be quick! For more, visit Opens Friday February 19 www.gvf.com.au/ Murwillumbah Theatre Company is pleased to announce their first play for the year – the lighthearted comedy, Ladies Down Under by British playwright Amanda Whittington. Human Natures by The play follows the fortunes Judy Oakenfull of four fish packers from Hull (or ‘Ull’) who won a packet on Judy Oakenfull’s latest the races and are now followexhibition focuses on the way ing the dream of a lifetime we look at and interact with by holidayingDown Under. public spaces and nature, and In the great land of Oz these also examines the new Tweed

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four fearless ladies find there’s more to life than money and fish – not only do they travel to a new land but each lady begins to explore the undiscovered country within, as each experiences some life changing moments. There is a litany of Australian stereotypes, including a surfer, a ‘Crocodile Dundee’ type, two camp air stewards, two Sydney drag queens and a doped up and washed out old beach bum. Patrons are warned that drug use is depicted. Tickets ($15 and $12 conces-

sion) and table bookings are available from Murwillumbah Music Shop (02 6672 5404) and at the door. Seating will be theatre restaurant style with patrons invited to bring drinks and food. Please note that no pizza orders will be taken. For further information please contact Rosemary on 02 66721520. Opening night is 7.30pm on Friday February 19 at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre, then continues February 20, 26, 27, March 5 and 6 at 7.30pm and Sunday February 28 at 2 pm.

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The Echo’s guide to

KINGSCLIFF

Coolangatta Showcase on the Beach 07 5536 5455 Byron Bay Woolies Plaza, Jonson St 02 6685 7103 www.osushi.com.au

Fins Salt Village, Kingscliff 02 6674 4833 dining@fins.com.au Dinner 7 days Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun

Nam Yeng Restaurant

Winner Ther Best Sushi Bar in NSW region 2008 Eat in or take away Licensed open 7 days 11.00 till late Get 20% off in Byron Cinema LIVE music every Wednesday

Nam Yeng

Indulge your love with Valentines Day at Fins. Complimentary red rose and house made chocolate truffles. Full a la carte menu available Bookings essential

GOOD FOOD GUIDE CHEFS HAT EVERY YEAR SINCE 1998

Bellini Salt Village, Kingscliff 02 6674 8748 Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch Seven nights from 5.50pm for dinner

GIG GUIDE LOCAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 11 TWEED ■CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 6PM ATHOL BIRNIE ■CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB 5.30PM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ■TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6PM VEENIE’S - SWIZZLE ■TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 11AM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

GOLD COAST â– BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB DAVID LEE 6PM â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM BAGMAN â– COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 6PM ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, PHIL

AND GAZ ■BEACH HOTEL, 9PM SOLVER ■THE RAILS, 6.30PM WAZ PORTER BAND ■BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM BREWERY BLUES WITH INCOGNITO ■BYRON BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE 8PM JAI UTTAL ■LE PETIT SNAIL, 7.30PM MICK’S SASHIMI BAND ■LA LA LAND, TONY VARGA + DANIEL WEBBER ■LIQUID, 10PM APHRODITE (UK DRUM ’N’ BASS) SISTA RAY | M_ PHONIC | RUBIX | SLINKY ■COCOMANGAS, THIRSTY THURSDAY ■HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.00PM BRIAN WATT ■MULLUMBIMBY RSL, 7PM MULLUMBERRY JAM

Indulge yourself and your loved one this Sunday for Valentine’s Day with a set menu featuring three delicious courses selected by chef Dave Brittingham for the occasion. Start the evening with our signature ‘Bellini’ cocktail. Enjoy Bellini’s supremely romantic setting, authentic Italian cuisine and service ‘del cuore’ ( from the heart). Valentine’s set 3 course menu with cocktail $55pp. Now fully licensed in Salt Village. Bookings tel: 02 6674 8748.

N LENNOX HOTEL 9PM JAM NIGHT

FRIDAY 12 TWEED

â– BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB

7.30PM MATRIX â– BILAMBIL SPORTS CLUB 8PM JOHN CARR BAND â– CUDGEN LEAGUES CLUB 7.30PM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT â– CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 8PM FATHOM â– CABARITA BEACH BAR & GRILL 8PM BLIND LEMON â– CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 7.30PM KYE COLE â– IMPERIAL HOTEL, MURWILLUMBAH 8PM MR TROY â– IVORY TAVERN 7PM DJ TALLIE â– KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB, 7.30PM PAUL RENO â– KINGSCLIFF SURF CLUB 7PM RAY CATT AND ALANNAH FOX â– LE MONDE KIRRA 12PM THE MATTHEW PITTS SHOW â– MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9PM DJ HERVE â– NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM PURPLE SNEAKER DJS â– POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 7PM BREAKOUT â– THE RAINFOREST CAFE, MT WARNING RD 7PM JUNGLE JAM â– SALTBAR BEACHBAR AND BISTRO, KINGSCLIFF, 8.30PM THE ZONE â– SEAGULLS 8PM WACKED OUT â– SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM JAZZ 7.30PM LOOSE CHANGE ROCKERS â– TERRANORA TAVERN 8PM HARRY HEALY â– TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 11AM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT â– TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 12PM CRAIG SHAW, 7.30PM JUST THE TICKET

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Only serving the freshest ingredients. Authentic Vietnamese style food in the heart of Murwillumbah. Winner of the 2009 BEX (Business Excellence Award). Prices are very reasonable, entrees start from $8, mains from $12.50. House specialty – Red Duck Curry, Tamarind Prawns and home made delicious desserts. For something different, try our Vietnamese coffee.

Shop 2, 7 Wharf St, Murwillumbah Open 5pm 6 days (closed Sundays) Catering available BYO phone 6672 3088

Cafe Lazumba

Cafe Laz mba Mount Warning Hotel

Sandwiches only $250 each available every Tuesday and Wednesday

14 Bay St Tweed Heads 07 5536 1811

Lasagne and salad $795 Homestyle traditional beef, Thai chicken and pumpkin ricotta

Mt Warning Hotel Open 7 days 10am till late Bistro open daily 1497 Kyogle Rd, Uki 02 6679 5111

One of the region’s great old country pubs. Delicious food, bistro open for lunch everyday from 12-2pm, dinner Thursday to Sunday from 6-8pm. Children’s playground, relaxing beer garden. Curry night on Thursday, raffles and member’s draw on Friday, punter’s draw on Saturday and on Sunday there is a delicious roast.

7ITH THREE SHIRES COVERED 4HE 4WEED %CHO IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT GIG GUIDE IN THE AREA &OR YOUR FREE LISTING EMAIL GIGS ECHO NET AU OR PHONE US ON $EADLINE IS NOON 4UESDAY PRIOR TO 4HURSDAY´S PUBLICATION GOLD COAST â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 5PM GLEN

MILES, 8PM DJ HUIA, 9PM DJ CHRIS TOFA, 10.30PM THE SMASHED CRABS â– COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 8PM ACOUSTIC SESSION â– CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM AKASA â– CURRUMBIN TAVERN 9PM THE MASON RACK BAND â– GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 8PM COMEDY IN THE BASEMENT DAVE WILLIAMS â– THE SOUND LOUNGE, CURRUMBIN 7.30PM LOREN

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN,

PERCOCIOUS ■BEACH HOTEL, 9.30PM THE CREW ■THE RAILS, 7PM SOUL’D ■BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE

7.30PM PERUQUOIS & PRAFUL ■BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM LATE FOR WOODSTOCK ■RETROSPECT GALLERY, 6PM LUKE TAAFFE & MIA TANINAKA OPENING ■ZAKAY GLASS CREATIONS GALLERY, BYRON A&I EST 6PM SPIRIT ART ■SAVVY BAR AND TEPANYAKI, 5-7PM HAPPY HOUR & LOCAL MUSO ■LA LA LAND, DANIEL WEBBER + RYAN RUSHTON ■LIQUID, 10PM HELLO DISCO TASHI | LT80 | DEEGS | CAPTAIN KAINE ■COCOMANGAS, DJ QC, + DJ KRISTEN ■HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM KATHERINE JONES DUO ■MULLUMBIMBY CIVIC HALL 7.30PM DANCE PARTY 13-18 ■SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE 7PM GREG SHEEHAN, DAEVID ALLEN, GILLI SMITH, VASHUDA & JEM ■OCEAN SHORES TAVERN 7.30PM SOULMAN O’GAIA LAS

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Nirvana by the sea 1 Douglas Street Kirra, Queensland Telephone 0410 738 281

KIRRA

CASUARINA

O-Sushi

We use the best ingredients, real fruit, fresh milk, no artificial colours and flavours to make the authentic Italian gelato.We serve one of the best Australian organic coffees. Come and try our ‘affogato’ (ice-cream with espresso on top). Enjoy our gelato by the sea.

My Gelato Cafe

TWEED HEADS MURWILLUMBAH

Australian cuisine created by chef Greg Pieper. Greg uses produce sourced locally in the Tweed region and was awarded the prestigious ‘chef’s hat’ – the toque – by the SMH Good Food Guide 2009/2010. Poolside at Santai Resort, Located at Casuarina, next to the spectacular lagoons 9 Dianella Drive, Casuarina and tropical gardens of Santai resort, Bamboo is a hidden treasure. 02 6670 5555

Bamboo Restaurant & Lounge Bar

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GOODTASTE

Here you will find some of the best local dining on offer. Restaurant owners take note: Good Taste provides you with the chance to tell your customers more about your business with ample room for that extra information that may not fit in a small advertisment. Great introductory rates are on offer, call 02 6672 2280 to find out more.

TWEED â– BURLEIGH BEARS LEAGUES CLUB

7.30PM ROUTE 66 â– CABARITA BEACH SPORTS CLUB 8PM SIMON MEOLA â– CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 8PM STEVE WALKER â– COMMUNITY PRINTMAKERS MURWILLUMBAH (CPM INC) WORKSHOP GALLERY, 3PM

HUMAN NATURES – ARTIST JUDY OAKENFULL EXHIBIT OPENING ■IVORY TAVERN 8PM DAN HANNAFORD ■KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB, 7.30PM MICHAEL KING ■MURWILLUMBAH HOTEL 9.30PM DR ROCK ■MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB 6.30PM JANE HENRY ■POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 6PM DAVE CAVANAGH ■NEVERLAND BAR, COOLANGATTA 8PM BLACK MARKET RYTHEM CO. ■SEAGULLS 8PM WE WANT MORE ■SHEOAK SHACK, FINGAL HEAD 7PM BILL JACOBI ■SALTBAR BEACHBAR AND BISTRO, KINGSCLIFF, 8.30PM LEIGH JAMES BAND ■SOUTH TWEED SPORTS CLUB 3PM LIVE JAZZ 7.30PM KEVIN WILSON’S DANCE PARTY ■TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 10AM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8PM BUDDY’S BACK! THE BUDDY HOLLY SHOW ■TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 7.30PM THE AUSTRALIAN BEACH BOYZ

GOLD COAST â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM KORA,

9PM DJ FAZ, DJ LEE ROY ■COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 9PM ACOUSTIC SESSION ■CURRUMBIN RSL 7PM WINSTON CHARIOTT ■GOLD COAST ARTS CENTRE 8PM CABARET IN THE BASEMENT THE SWINGIN’ MARTINIS ■MUDGEERABA COMMUNITY HALL 7.30PM LOOSE CHANGE ROCKERS

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, CREW

JAMAICA â– BEACH HOTEL, 9.30PM JACKSON

JACKSON W/THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC â– THE RAILS, 6.30PM BETTY BLISSET â– BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM THE GRAINS â– CHAMELEON GLOBAL CAFE, 7.30PM FLAMENCO WITH CORAZON â– LA LA LAND, MYLES JUNIOR & RHYS BYNON â– LIQUID, 10PM H2O ADAM J TAYLOR | DAVE BASEK | TONE BROKER | DEE DEE

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MELMAC â– HOTEL BRUNSWICK, 7.30PM RAIN DANCE â– BANGALOW HOTEL 7.30PM MESCALITO â– MULLUMBIMBY BOWLING CLUB 6PM MULLUM MOTOWN â– MULLUMBIMBY RSL 8.15PM FREE RADICALS

BARWICK â– LA LA LAND, CAPTAIN KAINE &

DISCO HOOKERS â– HOTEL BRUNSWICK 3PM

SOMERSAULT 7PM BIRDY DUO â– DURRUMBUL HALL 10AM JAI

UTTAL KIRTAN DAY WORKSHOP 7PM KIRTAN

MONDAY 15

SUNDAY 14 TWEED â– BLUE B CAFE, COOLANGATTA,

12PM LISA SHAH ■CLUB BANORA, BANORA POINT 11AM GEORGE HARVEY PRESENTS CHRISSY WILSON 1.30PM SHELBY LIM ■TWEED RIVER ART GALLERY, MURWILLUMBAH 6PM ROMANTIC CLASSICS CONCERT ■LE MONDE KIRRA BEAU YOUNG ■IVORY TAVERN 6.30PM WILEY REED BAND ■POTTSVILLE BEACH SPORTS CLUB 4PM SYD WILSON ■SALTBAR BEACHBAR AND BISTRO, KINGSCLIFF, 1PM SOUL MAN ■SHEOAK SHACK 1PM ISSAC PADDON ■SPHINX ROCK CAFE, MT BURRELL 2PM THE BEEZ ■TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 5PM CRAIG SHAW ■TERRANORA TAVERN, 5PM UPSTAGE ■TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 12.30PM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ■VICTORY HOTEL 2PM NO MAN’S LAND

GOLD COAST â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 2PM QUINN, 7PM SPARKZ DUO â– COOLANGATTA SANDS HOTEL 6PM ACOUSTIC SESSION â– CURRUMBIN RSL 12PM SINGLES 55+ LETZ GET 2GETHER 1.30PM JAZZ AFFAIR TRIO 6PM CANDICE MCLEOD

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, KORA â– BEACH HOTEL, 4.30PM LISA HUNT 8PM DJS GRAVY & NOWAK â– THE RAILS, 6PM BLUE RHYTHM KINGS â– BYRON BAY BREWERY 6.30PM BIG BAND AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE â– BYRON BOWLING CLUB 2.30PM

TWEED â– KINGSCLIFF BEACH CLUB, 12PM

GREG & LAURA DOOLAN â– TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM DICK BARNS â– TWIN TOWNS SERVICES CLUB 11AM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

GOLD COAST â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM DJ

HUIA

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, ANNA

WEATHERUP â– BEACH HOTEL, 9PM DJ GOODIE â– THE RAILS, 6.30PM DAN

HANNAFORD â– BYRON BAY BREWERY 5PM LIVE

MUSIC â– COCOMANGAS, BACKPACKER

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TUESDAY 16 TWEED â– TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB

6.30PM MICHAEL â– TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 1PM FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

BYRON â– HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, HARRY HEALY 7-9PM LIQUID SALSA â– BEACH HOTEL, 9PM GREG KEW â– THE RAILS, 6.30PM STU HARCOURT â– BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM DR SKETCHY â– N COCOMANGAS, BYRON RETRO FEVER

WEDNESDAY 10 TWEED

â– TWEED HEADS BOWLS CLUB 6.30PM DON WHITAKER â– TWIN TOWNS CLUBS & RESORTS 10.30AM THE BRITISH 60S SHOWS

GOLD COAST â– COOLANGATTA HOTEL 8PM MACKA

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Tweed Valley Kings high performance seminar Sport shorts Tweed Valley Kings have set the wheels in motion to ensure the Tweed Football stars of tomorrow will receive the worlds best coaching with the launch of the South East Excavation Junior Development Program at the weekend. The development program, seen as essential to give local football enthusiasts the same opportunities as their metropolitan counterparts, was launched at the weekend with the Kings holding their first High Performance Seminar. The Seminar designed around Project 22, a Football NSW initiative to prepare junior players of today for national team selection in the 2022 World Cup, was presented by Football NSW CEO Michael Quamby and High Performance Manager Paul Bentvelzen. ‘The Tweed area has a wealth of raw talent,’ said Tweed Valley Kings coaching Director Barry Saunders. ‘Five years ago our players made up 25% of Gold Coast rep sides. Currently our

SPORT RESULTS

BOWLS Cabarita Beach Women 09.02.10 Pennant Season has commenced. Best wishes to the ladies competing in this tournament. 09.02.10 Pennant Grade 2: Cabarita 50 defeated Cudgen Leagues 29. 09.02.10 Social Bowls - cancelled. Raffles - Margaret Watson, Colleen Wein, Pam Kennedy. 10.02.10 Pennant - Grade 3 Cabarita to play Murwillumbah. 11.02.10 Pennant - Grade 2 Cabarita to play Murwillumbah. 16.02.10 Pennant - Grade 2 Cabarita to play Brunswich Heads .Grade 3 Cabarita to play Ocean Shores 18.02.10 Pennant Grade 2 Cabarita to play Cudgen Leagues. Grade 3 - Cabarita to play Pottsville . 14.02.10 Valentine’s Day - Mufti 3 bowl pairs starting 2.00pm. All welcome. 28.02.10 Cabarita Castaways day trip to Lennox Heads. Sheet on board. Sunday Barefoot Bowls 4.30 - 6.00pm. Social Bowls - Tuesdays 9.15am. Ladies also invited to play Saturdays 1.00pm. Please phone 6676 2951 and leave message and contact number. Coaching free every Saturday. Accredited coaches from 9.30 am. Condong Men Wednesday 36 bowlers played without rain, winners were K Cusack, J Timmins, Kooka, runners up were G Cranny, R Bell, L Muir. Raffle winners R Bell, B Clifford, K Hall, J Timmins. Thursday 3 bowl pairs shoot out 14 teams . Winners R Pilon, M Sweetman $50 each missed out on the $500 jackpot, runners up B Clifford, B Clifford $25 each. Names on board for next week please. Saturday bowls 46 bowlers played , Open Fours played 9 am winners M Chillcott, S Knight, W Peart, R Northcot 16 def R Nelson, M Bbrien, T Needs, N Johnson 15. Afternoon game R Pilon, R Bell,F McDonald, W Wicks def B McBurney K Hall, W Thelan, C Pawlak. Game 2 M Chillcott, S Knight, W Peart, R Nortycott. def C Douglas, J Miller, G Miller, D Smith.Comming events Pennant trial at evans head on Saturday check for names in club. Cudgen Leagues Ladies Club Championship & Social Bowls Thursday 4th. Congratulations go to Freda Hall ( sub for Vickii Needs ) Judy Martin, Joy Ashford, June Wotherspoon winners of the Clb Championship Fours Final & to runners up Marie Ellen, Eileen Burke, Rosalie Lowe, Faye Turner. Well Done Girls. Ladies Social results, winners Rnk2, Freda Hall, Judy Martin, Joy Ashford, June Wotherspoon, ( Clb Fours ) Raffle -Val Andrews. Coming up – Thurs 11th - Div 2 Pennant V’s Brunswick Heads at Cudgen. Umpire Marion Hull, Controlling Body Ann Revie. M’tea 8.30am. Roll up - 9am, play - 9.30am (Cudgen Div4 bye.) Thurs Ladies Social 1pm, all welcome. Mon 15th 8.30am, Div 4 V’s Condong at home, M’tea 8.30, Umpire / measurer Warren Shardlow Controlling Body to be announced. Mon 15th 1pm Social Mixed Triples, all welcome. Mon 15th 8.30 Umpires course – Ocean Shores.

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representation in Gold Coast squads is under 5%. Our aim is to lift our coaching and player standards from grass roots through to elite levels, so all players can play Football at a level that is tailored for them, and hopefully some of those will make up the Australian Socceroo team in 2022.’ The program is ambitious

but achievable according to Saunders, and already has the endorsement of Gold Coast Soccer and is currently being reviewed by Football Queensland. ‘Our aim is to lift the bar, and work outside of our comfort zone ‘Saunders said. ‘Coaches and players are looking for help and are eager to learn. The South East Excava-

tion Tweed Valley Kings development plan will be the blue print for that, and the Tweed Area will become a centre of excellence for Football.’ ‘The seminar, designed for coaches, just blew people away’ Saunders said. ‘What’s going on outside the Tweed is fantastic and to have world class coaches speak and run workshops for us is something that should have been happening a long time ago. The outcomes from the seminar were exactly what we were looking for’ Saunders said, ‘That was to wet the appetite of coaches for high performance information, and have them take that hunger back to their clubs and players.’ Tweed Valley Kings will now go into phase two of the development plan with a series of coaching education programs starting in early March. After that, the Kings will introduce the FFA national curriculum to the Tweed for ages 8, 9, and 10. This will involve a series of coaching clinics and school holiday camps.

Sun 21st from 8.45am, 9.30 start, Social Sun mixed bowls with lunch $10 pp mufti all welcome. Sheet on board for the following events – Club Championship Singles ( 31up ) Club Championship Pairs (21ends) Club Championship Triples (21ends) District Championship Fours, Triples entries close Thurs 25th Feb. District Pairs, Singles entries close Thurs 15th April. Phone 02 6674 1816 / 2734. Cudgen Men Results round 1 mens open singles P Tindale 32 B Mcintosh 18 Wed mufti 3.2.10winning rink F Pieterse .J Hazell.B Bell.P.Bennett losing rink B Beattie.K Davey.N Hoskinson.T Conlon Sat 6.2.10 cancelled Kingscliff Ladies Wed 3rd.Feb. Winners A.Shipway/M. Lincoln/J.Hanson, Runners up S.Davies/A. Carruthers/M.Brown. First round of our Open Singles Championship played Fri.5th Feb. Winners W.Butler def J.Scott 6, J.Scher 25 def C.Smith 10, S.Akers 25 def M.Lincoln 6. E.Taylor 25 def I.Azzopardi 17, N.Craven 25 def M.Gardner 13. D.Jones 25 def B.Lane 18. B.Petri 25 def A.McNamara 17. M.McCrindle 25 J.Bonett 23 well done Ladies. The Kingfisher Triples to be played Monday 15th Feb. we wish you all good bowling. Next Ladies Monthly Meeting to be held 10am Wednesday 17th Feb. Kingscliff Men The Semi-Finals of the A Grade Fours have been postponed until a date to be advised. The first round of the A Grade Pairs will be played on Saturday 13th February. G Searle, M Turner v J Ritchie, M Richards; N Orme, K Taylor v D Whittington, P Murphey; J Cook, J Hansen v G Barrack, O Simpson; L Murphey, P Jones v J Akers, W Blackwood, T Wonka, J North v B Harris, K Liddington; J Quinn, S Jamieson v H Hockey, I Smith; V Lewis, A Carpenter v T Halloran, L Morris; R Maltby, B Henry v J Julius, R Armour; B Butler, R Payne v K Banks, T Hills. Roll Up 9:00am. There are some interesting match ups here so wander on down and have a look. Results of Round 4 of the Tweed Valley Shield played at Tugun on Monday 8th February. A Division: Kingscliff 36 drew with South Tweed 36. B Division: Kingscliff 41 d South Tweed 40. Round 5 will be played at Pottsville on Monday 15th February. Please check the board for teams. Results of the Super Challenge played Saturday 6th January against Tweed Heads. Gold Division: The men won three rinks to two while the ladies unfortunately lost both of their rinks. Bronze Divisions: The men won three rinks to two and the ladies again won both of their rinks. Round 3 will be played on Sunday 14th February. This round will be played at Kingscliff against MermaidBeach. Social Bowls Results: Bowls were played only on Thursday 4th February: Winners; J Frazer, F McNamara, L Murphey; A Brown, S Kemp, A Reid, T Hills; J Brinsmead, B Morrow, B Beattie. Plate winners: R Ellis, R Sharpe, R Ford. Nomination sheets are on

the board A Grade Triples. Friday Twilight Bowls from 5:30-7:30pm. Pairs and Triples $6 entry. Pottsville Men Wednesday 3.2.10Pottsville Autos Sponsored Day. The event was 3 Bowl Triples. The winning team was from Pottsville as were the Runners Up and The Consolation Prize winners with Bruce Cummings also winning a free car service in a blind draw. Second prize went to Garry Minnards and Doug Moir. Runners Up Warren Whitney, Jim Field and Graham Crawley. Consolation Prize Winners were Ken Coyte, Bob Wilson and Trevor (Hollywood) Wignal. Saturday 6.2.10 Winners: Brian Jackson and Terry Fuller R/Up:Des Dever and Bruce Campbell,Cons. A Margan and D Townsend. Club Championship Novice Singles.Jim Field has won the 2010 Novice Singles with a win over Dave Clarke in the final held on Saturday. Pottsville Women Monday 1st February – Pelicans Fours were playe. Winner of the day was South Tweed. LR Norma Munns, Marie Bullock, Cheryl Moran & Sally Hickman Thursday February 4 Winners Lowest Winning Margin: F.Brady & V,Scott . Runners Up: G.Moore & A.Swift plus D.Buckley & M.Campbell Lucky Bowler: M.Campbell. Raffle: A.Mackay & M.Manttel (Cabarita) Friday: Mixed Pairs, Mufti 3.00pm start. Visitor Info: Thurs Women’s Social Bowls. Require coaching? Phone 02 6676 1077. Tweed Heads Ladies Wednesday Pairs –Winners: Jeanette Davey & Michelle Van Runt R/up, Ngaire Gibson & Jean Phillips. Thursday Social – Winners Anka Vermeulen, Maureen Riley, Betty Wood & Glenys Harrop, Runners/up Josie Ryan & Marlene Gwynne. Winners: Gloria Lock, Beryl Latimer,Joan Kerkow & Kath Cartwright R/up, Eileen Titmarsh, Shirley Ganter, Margaret Gunter & Doris McNamara. Championship Four’s – P.Mann, H.Ramsay, J.Withington J.Finney d. M. Crane, F. Martin, P.Southern S. Goldsmith 24/18. M. Wright, T.Dixon, A. Ebsworth S. McKenzie. d. D. Duncan, V. Philpot, M. Gwynne M.Purcell. 24/17. K.Figura, F.Hewitt, D. Kendall L. Robins d. M.Kelly, R. Reiter, P. Trappel S. Hambleton. 24/17 L. Cuthbertson, W. Wilson, B. Bradley D. Cunnington. d. J. Oswald, N. Sayer, L. A. French A. Plowright. 26/16. S. Hanlon, J. Ware, B. Makin B. Cooper d. L.Raywood, H. Mason, P. Griffith L. Elsey 18/16. Tweed Heads Men Bowls Super Challenge Gold and Bronze 8 divisions were against Mermaid Beach. Gold Men won on 3 rinks and Ladies won both rinks. Bronze 8 Men won 3 rinks and Ladies lost both rinks. In Bronze 11 against Moorooka resulted in Mens division winning on 3 rinks and the Ladies won both rinks. Tweed Valley Shield – Results from round 2 games on 25 January Div A. Coolangatta d. Kingscliff 44/34 [7/0]; Pottsville d. Tweed Heads 45/31 [7/0] and Tugun d. South Tweed 42/40[5/2]. Div B. Kingscliff

and Coolangatta drew 34 all [3.5 each]; Pottsville d. Tweed Heads 42/29 [7/0] and Tugun d. South Tweed 50/26 [7/0]. Sun 24 Jan –Green 1: Muriel Cooper, Ed Kolbee; r/up: Harry & Joan Lyon, Norma & George Craig. Green 2: Bev & Ray White, Berris Irwin, Lorraine Robbins; r/up: Jean & Bill Finney. Tues 26 Jan Australia Day Mixed Fours. Random winners of $20.00 Taxi vouchers were Lois Hodsdon, George Kendall, Geoff Green, Arthur Jackson, Jeff Walter, Bob Butler, Paul Price, Tom Osborne and Graham Saunders drawn at afternoon tea. There were 2 winners and 2 losers on each green. Green 1: Joan Fisher, Terry Horton, Marjorie & Jim Croghan; Jopsie & Pat Ryan, Ray & Esme Carter,; r/up: Fred Willis, Barbara Fox, Monica & Elwyne Rigby; Kay & Rob Henshaw, Norma & George Craig. Green 2: Renee & Tony Laycock, Elsie McGrath, Clive Weston; Col Robinson, Jeff Walter, Laurie Rea; r/up: Tom Osborne, Toots Sibley, Bill Davies; Joy Oswald, Frank McPhillips, Jean & Bill Finney. Green 3: Pat & John Griffiths, Daisy & Mario Matteucci, Bob Butler, John Craig, Hazel Bardsley, Ron Taylor; r/up Brenda & John LeBoeuf, Joan & Fred Cramer, John & Margaret Gunton, Laurie & Betty Cooper. Green 4: Karen Figura, Graham Saunders, Frances & Gary Hewitt; Syd Gregory, Shirley & Richard Taylor, Jack McMaster; r/up: Andrew, Lauren, Brendon and Wendy Wilson. Wed 27 Lowest Winning Score. Green 1: Bill Boyle, Keith Downey [18]; r/up: Peter Howell, Max Reiter [20] Green 2: Leigh Tynan, Peter Goldsmith [20]; r/up: Bob Trinder, Fred Willis [21]. Green 3: Clem Jones, Brian Scrase [17]; r/up: Bryan Newcombe, Bill Dangerfield [20]. Green 4: Bob Chapman, Mal Rae [16]; r/up: Ron Hottinger, George Brooks [19]. Fri 29 Jan Green 1: Richard Mills, Peter Howell, Tom Kelly; r/up: Col Elsey, Jason Neville, Jim A. Smith. Green 2: Leigh Tynan, John Griffiths, Gordon Henshaw; r/up: John Bibby, Russell Luland, Terry Patton. Green 3: Jim O’Neill, Erick Robinson, Jim Cowen; r/up: Fred Sayer, Bern Jacobson, Max Morris Bowls Superchallenge Round 2 for Gold and Bronze 8 divisions played at home against Kingscliff. Gold Men lost 2 rinks to 3 and Ladies won both rinks. Bronze section 8 Men lost 2 rinks to 3 and Ladies lost both rinks. Bronze section 11 game against Corinda resulted in the Men winning 4 rinks to 1 and the Ladies won both rinks. Next Round for Gold and Bronze 8 is against North Toowoomba this coming Saturday at North Toowoomba and Round 4 for Bronze 11 is at home against Drayton also on Saturday. Both games commence at 1.00pm NSW time. Tweed Valley Shield Results Round 3 on Monday 1 February Div A: Tweed Heads d. South Tweed 49/30 [5/2]; Pottsville d. Kingscliff 41/35 [5/2] and Tugun d. Coolangatta 55/27 [7/0]. Tugun leads Div A on 18 points ahead of Pottsville on 13 points. Div B: South Tweed d. Tweed Heads 42/33 [7/0]; Pottsville d. Kingscliff 43/40 [5/2] and Tugun d. Coolangatta 36/27

Football NSW High Performance Manager Paul Bentvelzen taking the Tweed Valley Kings Under 11’s through their paces in front of 50 of the Tweed Valley Football Coaches on Saturday.

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Cudgen Surf Notes Weather conditions at Lennox Head last weekend saw the postponement of the Branch Championships to this Sunday. The 13 and 14 year events from the junior titles will be held firs,t with competitors required to marshall at 7.45am for and 8am start. The open taplin and 15 year cameron relay teams are the first events for the seniors and will commmence at 8.30am

Murwillumbah Netball What an opportunity! Firebirds v Swifts. Both team have members of the Australian Diamonds in them and it will be a real NSW v QLD match. To make it even more exiting, some of the club’s under 10 players will be playing for NSW at half time in a NSW v QLD Net Set Go show down. The club has tickets available, but they will sell out quickly. They will be on sale at the sign on, and to keep it fair, there will [7/0]. Tugun also lead Div B on 19 points ahead Pottsville on 14 points. Round 5 next Monday 15 February to be played at South Tweed starting at 1.00pm NSW time is Kingscliff verses Tugun; Pottsville verses South Tweed and Tweed Heads playing Coolangatta Club Championships Round 1 Open fours: Steven Janovics, Russell Leeson, Jim Bryant, Leon Harvey d. Ray Arrowsmith, Phil Potter, Dennis Freeman, Mario Matteucci 26/17; Clinton Bailey, Boyd McAlpine, John Bailey, Graham Richards d. Brian Newcombe, Gary Hewitt, Carlo Campana, John ParkerSmith 32/2; Brian Bitmead, Vince Leather, John Heath Stan Williams d. Roy Barwick, Ian Irvine, Jack Blagbrough, Ron edwards 37/8. Top half of Indoor singles scheduled for today Thursday 11 February at 9.00am NSW time. Bottom half of draw scheduled for Thursday 18 February. Round 2 top half Monday 22 February and bottom half set for Thursday 25 February. Social Results Sun 31 Jan Green 1: Joy White, Joan Lyon, George Harwood; r/up: Margaret & Bruce Dare. Green 2: Berris Irwin, Phil Dwyer, Jean & Jim Cowen; r/up: Sue & Allen Jackson Tues 2 Feb Winners Men Peter Goldsmith, John Heath, George Harwood; r/up: John Harper, Alan Ferguson, Tom Reeves, Stan Nicol. Winners Ladies Josie Ryan, Sue Jackson, Leslie Ann French, Joy Oswald; r/up: Renee Laycock, Elsie McGrath, Doris McNamara, Kathleen Davis. Wed 3 Feb Random Rink Draw Green 1: Vince Spina, Bill Boyle; r/up: Len Harrison, Bill Hagen, Graham Saunders, Col Moses. Green 2: Clive Weston, Alan Stephen; r/ up:Errol Perkins, Jim Bryant. Green 3: Brian Bitmead, Brian Neil; r/up: Roy Barwick, Jim Quin. Green 4:Mike Nash, Gary Clarkson; r/up: Gordon wright, Jim A. Smith. Fri 5 Feb Green 1: Frank Birkin, Alan Stephen, Bob Mullens; r/up: Len Harrison, Norman Hoffman, Gordon Henshaw; Green 2: Bob Chapman, Robert Young, Ron Parker; r/ up: Ray Carter, Paul Chircop, John ParkerSmith. Green 3: Geoff Green, George Kendall, Dennis Agnew; r/up: Bryan Osborne, Roger Bell, Carlo Campana. Tweed Heads Tourers Last Sunday the lads accompanied Robina and played at South Tweed. A total of 52 players in attendance and the winners for the Tourers were Ric Ware, Frank McPhillips and Alan stephen. Next Sunday the Tourers will play at home against South Tweed and Pottsville with the list on the notice board. DARTS Tweed Valley Darts Association Results of games to hand at midnight Monday 8.2.10 A grade Jokers 11 def Hogan’s Heroes 4 and no results from Blues. B grade Tigers 7 def Devils 4 and We’re Back 7 def Lions 4, no results from Chinderah Tavern and Leftovers forfeited to Gulls in what was to be the friendly game. Point Score A grade Jokers 16, Gulls 11, Blues 10, Hogan’s Heroes 4 and Cgulls 4.

be no lay-bys. Tickets are $28 each for adults and children and includes return transport by bus from MNA to the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Anyone who pays their fees in full on either of the 2 sign on days will go into the draw for a double pass to this exciting game. Sign-on will be held on the next two Saturdays, 13 and 20. Trial games will start on March 6. Game times have changed this year, starting at 9am with intermediate and 11/12 games. There will be other intermediate and 11/12 games on at 10.30am and this is when netta will play.

Sports shorts? All local clubs are invited to send news, events and sign-on information to sport@tweedecho.com.au – Deadline is 9am Wednesday. B grade We’re Back 15, Devils 14, Tigers 13, Leftovers 4, Lions 4, Chinderah 3 and Sharks 2. The scores are subject to confirmation. Results must be sent by SMS on Monday when you finish your game please captains. GOLF Chinderah Seniors Social Group Results for Thursday4.2.10 Stroke Winner ‘A’ grade Garry Carey net 58 (c/ back) new h/cap 1, R/up Ron Cutler net 58 new h/cap 10. Winner ‘B’ grade David McIlwain net 55 new h/ cap 22 . R/up Yvonne Kafoa net 57 new h/cap 26. Ball rundown to net 61 . Results for Monday 8.2.10 Stroke Winner ‘A’ grade Bob Magee net 50 new h/ cap 8 . R/up Les Kafoa net 56 new h/ cap 16. Winner ‘B’ grade John Kokoschko net 59 (c/back) new h/cap 18. R/ up Keith Morris net 59 new h/cap 24. Ball rundown to net 64 (c/back). Next event 15.1.10 Ambrose. Murwillumbah Monday 25th Individual Stableford Veterans Winner C.Hulme 40pts c.b R/ Up R.Masair 40 pts B.Grade N.Sheppard 36 pts c.b R/Up P.Keegan 39 pts N/ Pin 2nd C.Hulme 8th R.Masiar 10th K.Dawson 14th E.Dick B/R/Down to 36 pts Wednesday 3rd Febrary Individual Stableford Winner A.Grade T.Douglas 42 pts R.Up P.Fahy 40 pts B. Grade S.Steen 40 pts R.Up G.Brown 39 pts Veteran M.Shields 37 pts N.Pin 2nd C.Evessson 10th A.Soan B.R.D 35 pts c.b Friday 5th Febrary 2010 Members Winner G.Johnston 37 pts N/Pin 2nd R.Baldock .B.R.D. to 35 pts Saturday 6th February Individual Stroke Winner A.Grade G.Beatty 67 nett c.b R.Up D.VAN Egdom 67 nett Winner B.Grade R.Masair 68 nett R.Up A.Ryder 69 nett Winner C.Grade R.Pols 65 nett R. Up P.Jones 70 nett Winner D.Grade G.Roberts 63 nett R.Up K.Gent 70 nett N. Pin 2nd D.Hobday 10th S.Ritchie 14th R.Baldock B/R/Down to 74nett c.b SHOOTING Murwillumbah Pistol Club 6Feb10; Standard Pistol A Stevens 593, D Gazzard 581, J Lumsden 578, J Hoctor 575, A Berry 565, A Uren 563, R Fleming 561, K Hansen 555, J Gove 553, N Davis 551, S Dundon 551, A Gazzard 547, S Stebbing 541, R Rees 536, J Blair 496, B Campbell 494, M Fleming 415, A Dennison 409, L Blair 367. Air Pistol G Callaghan 615, A Uren 590, A Berry 554. Black Powder P Stupka 352, R King 256. 7Feb10; Rifle M Quinn 602, K Neinert 599, A Hall 590, E Wenban 587, M Luxton 586, J Lumsden 585, B Wenban 584, B Welsh 572, J GunerySmith 562, N Luxton 518. Air Pistol B Wendan 494. Ladies Air Pistol E Wendan 370.

SURF PATROLS – Cudgen Saturday 13.2.10 10am-3pm ‘Ducks’ Gary Raso Captain. Sunday 14.2.10 AM ‘Hammerheads’ John Harbison Captain PM ‘Oysters’ Steve Spence Captain.

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‘Respondents from Queensland (41.4 per cent) were the least likely to think now was a good time to buy, but South Australians were more optimistic with 63.6 per cent saying it was a good time to buy.’ Mr Gillespie said that when it comes to other cost of living pressures, borrowers said the cost of food was of greatest concern. ‘Over the last year there has been a reversal in burden of fuel versus food costs. People are saying that food prices are now taking a bigger bite out of the family budget,’ Mr Gillespie concluded.

quarter by 21.2 per cent – or 6,439 new homes across Australia. ‘This increase is a much needed boost to ease pressures of housing across Australia,’ said Mr Maskrey. The median house price in Australia climbed on average by 11.6 per cent in November – the highest level in 2009. Darwin has recorded the biggest increase of 17.91 per cent while Melbourne prices rose 16.97 per cent. Hobart remained the cheapest place to buy a home where the median price currently sits at $310,050.

A ‘healthy economy’ In another report, an economic and property snapshot produced by PRDnationwide reveals a healthy economy, increased numbers of new homes, but record debts. Figures published in PRDnationwide’s Quarterly Economic & Property Report show business confidence has hit a seven year high and commodities prices look set to soar. The PRD-nationwide research director Aaron Maskrey said the report showed numbers of new dwellings increased in the third

‘Overall rental rates have fallen due to the increased level of home buyers. But with property prices continuing to climb and interest rates increasing, 2010 should see the rental market tighten with lower vacancy rates leading to higher weekly rents,’ said Mr Maskrey. Figures show mortgage, credit card and personal loan debts have hit $1.2 trillion – a record amount that has grown 71 per cent over the past five years. ‘This is the first time Australia has surpassed American levels of debt,’ said Mr Maskrey.

POPULATION PRESSURES And in welcoming the release of the federal government’s third Intergenerational Report (IGR), the Housing Industry Association (HIA) saw the report as ‘a timely reminder of the enormous challenges already faced by many other advanced economies and that will increasingly be faced by Australia’. The IGR addresses the big picture issues affecting Australia’s social and economic prosperity over the next 40 years focusing heavily on the impact that an ageing population has on key expenditure areas such as health, aged care and superannuation. HIA managing director Shane Goodwin said that an increase in the Australian population by 2050 to 35.9 million people would necessitate building 7.1 million new dwellings. ‘Such construction would represent a large increase over the building levels of the past 40 years and require annual building of over 30,000 dwellings per year in excess of 2009 levels.

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‘Constructing over seven million new dwellings over the next 40 years raises many serious social and economic challenges. Where will these dwellings be located? Will these dwellings be adequately serviced by appropriate amenities and infrastructure? Will these new dwellings be affordable and appropriate for a more environmentally concerned society? ‘The challenges described in the IGR require that housing policy be placed front and centre of government policy over the coming years. Current building levels fall well below that required by such strong population growth. ‘Failure to address Australia’s severe lack of housing will inevitably lead to further long term erosion in housing affordability and inadequate shelter provided to those most at risk. Land supply issues, high levels of taxation on new housing at all levels of government, and a slow and highly constrained building approvals process continue to stymie the building industry from providing an adequate level of new housing now, much less over the next 40 years.’

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Paul Taylor 0412 506 536

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0408 232 066

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GENUINE THAI MASSAGE $40ph or $65 2hrs - Bangkok trained Phone Nui 66771670, 0410519341

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Double your exposure. Your ad will appear in over 40,000 newspapers weekly. Ask us about our great deals when you advertise in both THE TWEED SHIRE ECHO & THE BYRON SHIRE ECHO Phone 02 66722280 or 02 66841777 – 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ECHO If you want to be sure of your copy each week, or if you have a friend who’d like to have a subscription, why not send them one? $35 per quarter or $125 per year, post incl. Write to ‘The Echo’ 6 Village Way, Stuart St, Mullumbimby 2482 including payment in advance.

THE RUG SHOP BANGALOW weaving a loving and peaceful

2010 KINESIOLOGY A rewarding career in natural health Cert IV (HLT42807) begins Feb 20/21 with Parijat Wismer, 24 yrs exp. Ph 66857991, www.wellness.net.au POSTIE FASHION Australian owned and made party plan company selling up to date women’s quality clothing. To book a presentation or more info 0415317329

AGMs BRUNSWICK VALLEY PROBUS CLUB AGM 10am Tuesday 2nd March at Ocean Shores Country Club, Orana Rd Ocean Shores.

SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE Free STI/HIV checkups Clinics Murwillumbah & Tweed For appointment phone 0755066850

Sexual Counselling Alison Rahn qualiďŹ ed sex therapist www.alisonrahn.com.au 0432599812

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

relationship counselling family mediation co-parenting coaching

Embraced Angel Marriage Ceremonies, Life Celebrations. Lucy and Glenn. Ph 0408402737

EVENTS

VIPASSANA As taught by S. N. Goenka Develop peace, harmony & happiness Residential meditation courses, Ballina 10 day course, 7-18 April; 3 day course for students who have completed a 10 day course 17-20 June. Both by donation Ph Ron on 66856616 or apply online: www.passaddhi.dhamma.org/

HEALTH

KINESIOLOGY Clear subconscious sabotages. Reprogram patterns and beliefs. De-stress. Restore vibrancy and physical health. Clear allergies. SANDRA DAVEY, Reg. Pract. 66846914

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

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Divine Soulreadings Transformational Activations Crystal Sound & Energy Healings Individual sessions by distance (phone) and in person available anywhere for enquiries & bookings please call

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FOR HIRE EVENT HIRE Audio & Lighting 0418676534 or 0266722680 mdafnis@bigpond.net.au

TRADEWORK BRUNSWICK VALLEY

DIGGER MAN Excavator & tipper hire. 0427172684

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FOR SALE OUTDOOR SPA cedar panel ďŹ nish, shiny blue marble interior, good cond, Waterco heat pump 9/02, single phase, standard 3 pin plug connection, can be viewed Ewingsdale, $3000 ono, will deliver Byron Shire. Ph 0432712992 WOOD SHAVINGS, timber kitchen benches. Phone Stan 0412429156

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Cash, cheque or credit card – Mastercard or Visa Prepayment required for: Garage Sales, Share Accommodation, Short Term Accommodation, d Work Wanted to Rent and ns Wanted classifications Account enquiries Phone 02 6684 1777

DAIHATSU CHARADE blue, 1992, 992, 5 mth rego, 151,000km, $1600. 66856729 6729 FORD LASER 2000 A1 cond, 1.6, .6, econ, a/c, 177,000km, CD, $6000. 0401184017 1184017 ‘O4 SUBARU Liberty, white, man, a-c, CD, tow, rack, A1 mech, reg, 85,000km, $17,300, must sell. Ph 0432433171 SUBARU LIBERTY st-wag, ‘92, auto, 1 family owned, great travel/work car, $2500 ono. Ph 0408766546 MGB MARK 11 convertible ‘69 A1 mech, good body, 9 mth rego, new wire mags, fun car. $6900. 66859034, 0419483144

CAR BODIES REMOVED FREE $$$s for most. Phone 0418189324, 0438189323

MOTOR HOMES MAZDA T-3000 Camper, fully decked out, 170,000km, $12,700. 0432166203

BUSINESS FOR SALE

tel: 0402 207 137 www.KateChase.com.au

CELEBRANTS MARGARET WALGERS amoretceremonies@gmail.com Phone 0408758587

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PAYMENT

RECONDITIONED BATTERIES $38 BRAKES CV JOINTS AUTO ELECTRICAL 1/4 Kay Street, Murwillumbah 02 6672 3880 12 Greenway Drive, Tweed Heads South 07 5524 3944

GARAGE SALES ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this section must be paid by credit card or in person at time of placement.

BYRON BAY BEACH FRONT CAFE prestigious main beach location, busy, lively area, excellent cash ow, business has doubled in two years, hospitality experience not necessary, reluctant sale due to family situation. Ph 0437573391

BUSINESS OPP. WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box. SKIP BIN TRUCK plus 16 bins. Good opportunity to enter rubbish removal business. $45,000. Interested parties phone 0407886772 POSTIE FASHION Australian owned and made party plan company selling up to date women’s quality clothing. To book a presentation or more info 0415317329

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

MOBILE ESPRESSO VAN 2005 Ford Transit, full SS ďŹ tout, top of range equip, ideal for weekday business / markets / events. Must sell, all genuine offers considered. Darren 0437766557

MOTOR VEHICLES

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERCEDES 320CLK sports coupe, 1999, silver, black interior, 12 mths rego, auto, sun roof, 120,000km, $28,500. Phone 66847305 or 0411157010

OCEAN SHORES huge ocean views, executive 4br home, 2 bathrm, DLUG $712,000 www.diysell.com.au ID: P19537 Phone 66284127, 0418221294

MAZDA 121 goes like a rocket, super cheap to run, rego to June, $580. Phone 0412474813

POTTSVILLE WATERS 4br, 2 bathrm, large yard, $489,000. Open house Sat 13 Feb, 11am-11.45am. 54 Victoria Ave. See also: www.diysell.com.au ID P20126

Too much STUFF?

BARGAINS 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon Auto A/C P/S Full Service history. WUB387 .......$9,350 1999 Holden Frontera 4WD Wagon. Auto A/C P/S Log Books. WIF364 .......$7,750 1995 Toyota Camry Auto, A/C, P/S, CD White. SN372 ......................................$2,950 1999 Nissan Pulsar Plus 5spd A/C P/S CD. 92063kms. Spoilers Alloys etc. AHD12P ..............................................................$5,950 Ford Festiva Automatic 4 door hatch A/C P/S CD 8/2010 rego SN373..........$2,950

35 CARS UNDER $10,000

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16 ENDEAVOUR CLOSE, BALLINA

Ballina Car Centre

6686 5586

DLN 19950

MORTGAGE BROKER Buyers agent property advice & the best ďŹ nance deals & service around. Beat the banks. Michael Murray 0428555501

LAND FOR SALE MYOCUM rare 2.5 acre hillside, beautiful valley views, in well established, park like MO community - ďŹ nance avail $440,000 66843143. www.house-for-sale.com.au

PROPERTY FOR SALE DUPLEX - 1 PRE SOLD Pottsville. Builder or owner/investor required. Phone 0411422855

PROPERTY WANTED WANTED to buy, cheap heavily bushed paddock within 1/2 hour of Tweed for weekend retreat. 0415746443

SHARE ACCOM. ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this section must be paid by credit card or in person at time of placement. GAL BEACH 1 roo o m avail, great house FINGAL room in bush, $140pw. M iki kii 0448743622 0448743622 Miki

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TO LET OCEAN SHORES 3br house, spacious, high ceiling, polished oors. Big garden shared with studio at below. Suit 2 quiet people $350pw. 66804385, 66840229 NTH O.SHORES 3br lovely Bali style home with gardens, backs onto reserve, very private $420pw incl garden maint, 12mths, pet neg, refs ess. 0410682558 POTTSVILLE BEACH 3br duplex, very good condition, quiet, fenced backyard, walk to creek/shops, SLUG, refs required, $295pw. Ph 66762113 POTTSVILLE BEACH SIDE new f-f 2br 2 bathrm townhouse, deck, $550pw or rent d/rooms $265 & $245pw plus outgoings. Ph 0417725742 CABARITA BEACH fresh 2br unit, garage, beach 500m, ref’s essential, $260pw + bond. Ph 0400303498

Free To Let Ads The Tweed Echo is offering FREE ADS to To Let advertisers. Send us your listing of up to 50 words before Wednesday midday. Fax your listing to 02 6672 4933 or email it to adcopy@tweedecho.com.au

TO LEASE TREATMENT ROOMS at Haven Spa in Tweed Heads South, beautifully presented, exible terms. 07 55130855

EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED CHEF required for Sticky Fingers Brunswick full time position, hire on trial. Resume to jasongoodwin7@live.com or hand deliver SALES REPRESENTATIVES Own area, full training. Earn to $1000pw, exible hours. Love walking? Love people? Car, phone req’d. Rachel 0414381888 ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER WANTED! 3 days pw. Minimum of 2 years experience in real estate. Please email resume to rog@ pottsvillebeachrealestate.com.au Professionals Real Estate Pottsville Bch P TEACHERS FOR UK - SEPT 2010 Permanent or exible, guaranteed contract. Local contact for personal service L Email: recruit@winnetthouse.com E

Free Positions Vacant Ads The Tweed Echo is offering FREE ADS to Positions Vacant advertisers. Send us your listing of up to 50 words before Wednesday midday. Fax your listing to 02 6672 4933 or email it to adcopy@tweedecho.com.au

WORK WANTED ECHO ACCOUNTS POLICY: Ads in this section must be paid by credit card or in person at time of placement. DECKS & PERGOLAS & all carpentry needs. Ph for free quote 0427196962

TUITION LEAP. Learning Enhancement Advanced Program. I offer Specialised Kinesiology for children with learning difficulties. Proven results. Reg. Practitioner Sandra Davey. Ph 66846914 COM WWW.TEACHINTERNATIONAL. id a ll p t We s, grea! b jo estyle lif

TEACH ENGLISH OVERSEAS

TRAVEL – WORK – ADVENTURE! No degree or experience required. Cert III & IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Recruitment service & Job Guarantee! FREE RESOURCE BOOK for prompt course enrolment!

Free info session– 22 February Next course 21-25 April

5/1 Carlyle St, Byron Bay

1300 558 890

POSITIONS VACANT WARNING The Department of Fair Trading has warned people to be very careful about responding to advertisements offering work at home. Readers should be wary if asked to pay money upfront for employment opportunities and never send money to a post ofďŹ ce box. MODELS 18+ years required. Nude female for Picture and People magazines. No experience required. All shapes and sizes. Backpackers welcome. Good money. Professional accredited ACP photographer. Ph 0413627846

EARN FULL TIME MONEY WORKING PART TIME Promote our FREE service in your local area and earn BIG DOLLARS No experience necessary All age groups welcome Full paid training $800 to $1200 per week is very achievable

MUSICAL NOTES MR SPEAKER Local Funk, Swing & Blues Band www.myspace.com/mrspeakerbb Ph 0422548251 GUITAR AMP REPAIRS, all pro audio & custom modiďŹ cations. Ph 0421800963 www.thorphillipsaudio.com

PETS

Burmese Brown Pure Bred Brown Kitten – Available now Desexed, chipped, vacc & reg breeder.

0429 867 993 6672 2447

Phone Gary on 0404 801 847

FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR Murwillumbah Financial Counselling Service Permanent Part-time – 28 hours per week (4 days) The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc is seeking to employ an experienced Financial Counsellor to provide ďŹ nancial counselling in Murwilllumbah (3 days pw) and by outreach to Tweed Heads (1 day pw). Must be fully accredited with the Financial Counselling Association of NSW. The position is for 28 hours pw. SAC’S award in accordance with qualiďŹ cations and experience. For enquiries or a Job Package, please contact MCC on (02) 6672 3003 or email mcsc@netspace.net.au. Applications close 5pm, Friday 26th February 2010

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Noticeboard Mur’bah ratepayers

Exit meeting

Murwillumbah Ratepayers and Residents Association will hold its next meeting on Monday, February 15, at the Autumn Club in Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah, at 7.30pm. Guest speaker will be Robert McDonald on ‘Performance Management Outcomes of Council’. Supper will be served for gold coin donation. All welcome.

Exit International meeting on end of life choices, Friday, March 12. For info call Elaine on 07 5535 1151.

Wildlife caring Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers (TVWC) will hold its next orientation and training day on Sunday, Feb 21, at Banora Point Community Centre, Cnr Leisure Drive and Woodlands Drive, Banora Point, from 9am (registration) and run till 4pm. The day is free of charge. Morning and afternoon tea provided but bring your own lunch, notepad and pen. Must be over 18 to attend. For bookings or info call the TVWC hotline 02 6672 4789.

Lifeball Lifeball is an exercise sport similar to netball but played at a walking pace by senior men and women. Come and have a try. Sessions held every Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am at Tweed Supersports Centre, Chinderah, $5 per person. Contact Jill 02 6674 0636 or George 07 5524 4558

P’ville community Pottsville Community Association meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23, at the Pottsville Community Hall, at 7.45pm. New members welcome. For info call Helen 02 6676 2549.

Probus club Murwillumbah Probus Club meets at 10am on February 15 at Murwillumbah Bowls Club. Members’ guests welcome. Call Ron at 6672 3388. Guest speaker will be Chris Chrisostomos, this year’s Tweed Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year.

PETS ADOPT A CAT from Animal Welfare League NSW. Phone 66844070 HOUSE & PET SITTING SERVICE Tweed area, call Tony 0419491794

Angel Angel, a 100 year old old, desex desexed sexed ed female Standard Fox Terrier is in foster care with Friends of the Pound. She is a lovely, well behaved girl with an easy going nature. She is great with cats, dogs and kids and loves her walks. She would ideally suit retired people who can spend time with her. If you can give Angel a secure, caring home, contact Pam at Friends of the Pound on 07 5524 8590 or a/h on 02 6676 0078. Visit www.friendsofthepound.com to see other dogs and cats looking for homes.

ONLY ADULTS SENSUAL, SEXY, TANTALISING, full body rub. Total stress relief in intimate environment. Tweed Heads 0410254976 STAFF required for new massage & peep show centre. Phone Warren 0415746443

EARN BIG BUCK$ Good working environment with female staff must be 18–65 yrs old

02 6674 5020 www.tweedecho.com.au

Family centre The Family Centre is taking bookings now for the following courses. Numbers are limited so book early on (07) 5524 8711. ParentSpace: birth to 3 years, Tuesday Feb 23, 10am-1.30am, Hush little baby sleep and settling; Engaging Adolescents Tuesdays, Mar 2-16, 9.30am-12.30pm, 3-week course provides parents with a model for how to coach teenagers and to hold difficult conversations; Young Mums To Be, Fridays, Feb 19-Mar 25, 10am12.30pm; 123 Magic, discipline approach for parents of 2-12s, Thursdays Mar 18-Apr 1, 10am-12pm; Anger and Parenting: being the parent you want to be, Fri March 19, one-day workshop; Healthier Relationships, one-day workshops, Communication, Sat Mar 13, Negotiation Sat Mar 27. Detailed info on all our courses at www.thefamilycentre.org

20) at Christian Outreach Centre, Prince Street, Murwillumbah. Entry $5 for family $2.50 for singles includes tea and entertainment. All welcome. Also free sausage sizzle every third Saturday at Murwillumbah markets. For info call Glenn on 0422 741558.

U3A U3A Twin Towns would like to welcome new and existing members to a year of learning, sharing and making friends. Courses include astronomy, astrology, painting, digital photograph, Australian history, Japanese conversation. Starting March 16, illustrations and cartooning. For info call 07 5599 2249 between 10am-1pm (DST).

Red Cross Tweed Heads Red Cross Branch will resume monthly meetings on 2nd Friday of each month in the community room at Tweed City Shopping Centre, commencing with morning tea at 9.30am. Visitors welcome, form info call Joyce on 07 5524 1277.

Baby bounce A new six-week Baby Bounce program has started at Kingscliff and Murwillumbah Libraries this month. Baby Bounce is a free 20-30 minute session designed to introduce your baby, and reintroduce you, to the joy of sharing the rhythm and rhyme of nursery rhymes, finger plays, poems and songs with your baby. At the Kingscliff Library each Thursday until March 11 and at Murwillumbah Library, till March 12. All parents, grandparents, carers and their babies invited. For bookings call Kingscliff Library on 02 6674 1607 or Murwillumbah Library 02 6670 2427.

Rock ‘n’ roll dancing Women wanted for rock ‘n’ roll lessons and dancing, first session free. Men also welcome. Wednesdays 1.30pm3pm (DST), Coolangatta Seniors Centre, 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta, phone 07 5536 4050.

Breast cancer

VIEW clubs

Cleanup day

Murwillumbah Day VIEW Club’s next meeting Feb 22 at Murwillumbah Bowls Club, 9.30am-10am. Cost of lunch $14.50. A cent auction will be held, so unwrapped gifts appreciated. For info call Shirley on 6679 1324 or Mary 6672 1840. Coolangatta/Tweed VIEW Club’s next luncheon meeting and AGM will be held on Thursday, February 18, in the Horizons Room, South Tweed Sports Club at 11am for 11.30am DST. Visitors welcome. For bookings call Margaret on 07 5534 7115 before 5pm Monday, Feb 15.

People wishing to have fun in the fresh air with their neighbours, friends and family cleaning up Kingscliff on Clean Up Australia Day, meet at the Cudgen Creek Boat Ramp, Faulks Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff on Sunday, March 7, any time between 8am and 11am. Bags and certificates provided. BYO gloves. Visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org. au/?Kingscliff or call 02 6674 2856 for info.

The YWCA Encore program is a gentle exercise program for women of any age which meets the exercise and support needs of women after the trauma of their treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. One is being held in Murwillumbah at Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre beginning February 5, and will run for 8 weeks until March 26 each Friday from 11am to 1pm. Participation is free, by enrolment only, and medical approval is required. For more info or to enrol, call Sue on 02 6679 5091

Prayer group

Prostate awareness

10am-12pm (DST), CWA Hall, Griffith St, Coolangatta. For info call Corinne 0434 671101.

Prostate Awarness Twin Towns and Tweed Coast first meeting for the year will be held at Twin Towns Services Club, Friday, Feb 5 in the Anzac Room, starting at 2pm (DST) with special guest speaker Graeme Sait on the immune system as our best health provider. Entry fee $5, lucky door prizes. All welcome. For info visit our new website www.prostateawarnenessaustralia.com

Free concert Free concert at Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre, Monday, February 22, 2pm (DST) featuring multitalented David Mitchell. BYO lunch/ nibbles, tea/coffee available $1.50 per bottomless cup. For info call 07 5536 4050 or visit the centre at 2 Gerrard St, Coolangatta.

Historical society Tweed Heads Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, February 16, at 10am (DST) in the Old Court House , Pioneer Park, Kennedy Drive, West Tweed Heads. Guest speaker Annette Wilson will talk on Dr Roderick Macdonald, an early doctor on the Tweed. Visitors welcome. For info call 07 5536 8625.

Family night Global Care family food and fun night every third Saturday (next one Feb

Garden clubs Murwillumbah Garden Club’s annual general meeting will be held Monday, February 28, at 7pm in the Jessie Macmillan Hall, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah. All meetings will now be held at 7pm not 7.30pm. Bus Trip to Queensland Dahlia Society show at Mount Couther and a visit to factory outlets off airport road on Saturday, March 20, cost $25 per head bus only. For info call Len on 6672 2020 or Steve on 6672 2273.

Hospital auxiliary Tweed Hospital Auxiliary Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month in the Islander Room in the Tweed Civic Centre. New members welcome. For info call Merle on 07 5536 1441.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Please stick this by your phone EMERGENCY ONLY AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE............... 000 AMBULANCE Kingscliff, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah .... 131 233 MURWILLUMBAH HOSPITAL ............................02 6672 1822 EMERGENCY ....................................02 6672 0230 TWEED HEADS HOSPITAL ...............................07 5536 1133 FIRE BRIGADE Kingscliff..........................................02 6674 1271 Murwillumbah ....................................02 6672 8305 Tweed Heads .....................................07 5536 2222 Tweed Rural Fire Service.......................02 6672 7888 POLICE NON EMERGENCIES 24/7 ............................ 131 444 Tweed Heads .....................................07 5536 0999 Murwillumbah ....................................02 6672 9499 Kingscliff..........................................02 6674 9399 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE ................................ 132 500 Tweed Heads .....................................07 5524 1349 Murwillumbah ....................................02 6676 7355 LIFELINE .......................................................... 131 114 GOLD COAST HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICE .....07 5598 0222 TWEED COAST AIR SEA RESCUE......................07 5536 9333 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 24 hour crisis line .............1800 656 463 ANIMAL WELFARE (RSPCA) .............................07 5536 5135 NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES) .02 6628 1898 WILDLIFE CARERS TWEED VALLEY ...................02 6672 4789 CURRUMBIN SANCTUARY ...............................07 5534 1266 SEA WORLD ................................................07 5588 2222

Pensioners food relief Food giveaway for struggling pensioners on again Wednesdays at the iBar, Tweed Heads, 12.30pm (DST).

Let’s hope the new year will soon bring the storehouse to fruition. Until then can we please have food donations to keep the pensioners eating. Thank you to all who help, very much appreciated. Terri 0414 376 057

Mental health Families and friends of people with mental illness are welcome to share friendship, information and experiences with other carers from 10am on the first and third Mondays in each month at the Tweed Heads Library, Brett Street (no public holidays). Next sessions Feb 1 and 15. Volunteer members of the Tweed Valley Mental Health Carers Network help out. For info call 07 5524 4556.

PCYC markets Held every Sunday at the Tweed Heads PCYC, corner of Florence and Adelaide Streets, running from early in the morning to around lunchtime. For more info call 07 5599 1714.

Free meals Delicious free meals prepared by Sri Govinda Dham are served every second Tuesday at the Murwillumbah Community Centre from 11.45am12.30pm. All welcome. Next one on December 15. For info call Prema Das on 6679 5541.

Museum dates A special exhibition on the hospital ship Centaur is on display at Tweed Heads Historical Society and Museum, Pioneer Park, Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads West (Open Tuesday, Thursday Friday 11am-4pm (DST) and Sunday 1-4pm (DST) or by appointment. Free entry, call 07 5536 8625 for info. For info call 07 5536 8625).

Meditation groups Every Monday evening, 6pm-9pm at Kingscliff Holistic Centre, For info call 6674 4866.

Volunteering Looking for a way to gain work experience, meet friends and/or contribute to your community? Each week NORTEC Volunteering has around 200 volunteer positions available through community organisations in our region. The ‘five

MONTHLY MARKETS

Third quarter February 6

Every Sat 6-11am Farmers Market – Currumbin Wildlife Sactuary 0417 759 777

First quarter February 22 11:43

1st Sat Brunswick Heads (02) 6628 4495 1st Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market 0414 777 432 1st Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 0417 759 777 1st Sun Byron Bay (02) 6680 9703 1st Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 1st Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 2nd Sat 2nd Sun 2nd Sun 2nd Sun 2nd Sun 2nd Sun

Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 The Channon (02) 6688 6433 Chillingham 0437 041 023 Lennox Head (02) 6672 2874 Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714

3rd Sat 8-11am Casuarina Farmers’ Market 0414 777 432 3rd Sat Mullumbimby (02) 6684 3370 3rd Sat Murwillumbah Cottage Markets 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Ballina (02) 6687 4328 3rd Sun Banora Point Farmers’ Market 0417 759 777 3rd Sun Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 3rd Sun Pottsville (02) 6676 4555 3rd Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 3rd Sun Uki (02) 6679 9026 4th Sat Kingscliff (02) 6674 0827 4th Sun Bangalow (02) 6687 1911 4th Sun (in 5 Sun month) Coolangatta (07) 5533 8202 4th Sun Murwillumbah 0422 565 168 4th Sun Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714 5th Sun 5th Sun

Nimbin (02) 6689 0000 Tweed Heads (07) 5599 1714

FARMERS MARKETS Each Sat Each Thu Each Tue Each Sat

8-11am Bangalow (02) 6687 1137 8-11am Byron Bay (02) 6687 1137

New Brighton (02)6684 5390 8am-1pm Uki (02) 6679 5438

New moon Full moon Day of Sun month rise 1

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most wanted’ volunteer vacancies this week include: Kingscliff, Malfunction Surf Festival assistants; Bray Park, kitchen hand; Tweed Shire, sports program development officer; Pottsville, cleaner; Kingscliff, group assistant (aged care); For info on these visit www.nortecltd.com.au or call 02 6672 8288.

Landcare volunteers Friends of Wollumbin (FOW) Landcare group are looking for more people to help with the Byangum Community Tweed Riverbank Restoration Project. Volunteers meet the first Saturday of the month from 8am to 1pm to plant trees on the banks of the Tweed River on Kyogle Road, one kilometre south of Byangum Bridge. For further info call Marcia on 6672 8146 or email podge@netspace.net.au.

Kids helpline When kids face a crisis, Kids Helpline is there to help, Australia’s only telephone and online counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. For info call 1800 55 1800 (free call) or go to www.kidshelpline.com.au.

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.

Friday food giveaway Food giveway for aged pensioner card holders, at new time 10-30am to 1pm (DST) Fridays only. At the ibar, Wharf St, Tweed Heads. Thanks to all who have donated packet and tined food but more needed. For info call Lorraine on 07 5599 8612 or Thelma on 07 5536 3037.

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.

FEBRUARY 2010 Astronomical data and tides High tide, height (m)

Low tide, height (m)

M 0616 1942 2058 0809 1041,1.97; 2316,1.58 0416,0.23; 1711,0.09 1129,1.85

2

T 0617 1941 2134 0916

3

W 0618 1941 2209 1021 0005,1.6; 1218,1.68 0607,0.31; 1836,0.27

0511,0.25; 1753,0.16

4

T 0618 1940 2246 1125 1255,1.59; 1308,1.49 0705,0.40; 1918,0.38

5

F 0619 1939 2326 1228 0146,1.57; 1401,1.31 0808,0.50; 2003,0.50

6

S 0620 1939

7

S 0621 1938 0009 1429 0345,1.50; 1620,1.08 1038,0.61; 2157,0.65

8

M 0622 1937 0056 1525 0451,1.49; 1742,1.07 1155,0.59; 2305,0.67

9

T 0623 1937 0146 1617 0556,1.51; 1845,1.12

1330 0242,1.53; 1503,1.16 0918,0.57; 2055,0.59

1256,0.54

10 W 0623 1936 0239 1703 0651,1.55; 1933,1.18 0007,0.64; 1342,0.49 11 T 0624 1935 0334 1744 0736,1.60; 2012,1.25 0100,0.59; 1419,0.44 12 F 0625 1934 0429 1821 0815,1.64; 2046,1.30 0144,0.54; 1453,0.39 13 S 0626 1934 0524 1854 0755,1.68; 2031,1.22 0222,0.49; 1443,0.40 14 S 0626 1933 0617 1925 0924,1.68; 2151,1.39 0259,0.46; 1553,0.34 15 M 0627 1932 0710 1954 0957,1.67; 2222,1.43 0334,0.44; 1621,0.33 16 T 0628 1931 0802 2022 1029,1.63; 2255,1.46 0411,0.44; 1649,0.34 17 W 0629 1930 0855 2051 1101,1.57; 2329,1.48 0449,0.45; 1718,0.37 18 T 0629 1929 0948 2122

1136,1.49

0529,0.47; 1747,0.41

19 F 0630 1928 1044 2155 0005,1.50; 1213,1.40 0612,0.51; 1819,0.46 20 S 0631 1927 1142 2233 0045,1.49;1255,1.30 0700,0.56; 1857,0.52 21 S 0632 1927 1242 2317 0131,1.49; 1347,1.20 0756,0.60; 1943,0.58 22 M 0632 1926 1343

0228,1.48; 1456,1.13 0907,0.61; 2044,0.63

23 T 0633 1925 1444 0008 0325,1.50; 1622,1.11 1031,0.58; 2202,0.63 24 W 0634 1924 1543 0106 0449,1.57; 1745,1.17 1148,0.49; 2320,0.57 25 T 0634 1923 1636 0211 0558,1.68; 1850,1.27

1250,0.37

26 F 0635 1922 1725 0321 0659,1.80; 1944,1.39 0026,0.47; 1344,0.25 27 S 0636 1921 1808 0432 0752,1.90; 2032,1.51 0125,0.36; 1430,0.16 28 S 0636 1920 1848 0542 0844,1.95; 2118,1.61 0219,0.27; 1515,0.11 All times are Daylight Savings Time. Time lags: Ballina Boat Dock: 15 min; Byron Bay: nil; Brunswick River Highway Bridge: high 30 min, low 1 hr; Mullumbimby: 1 hr 10 min; Billinudgel: 3 hr 55 min; Chinderah: high 1 hr 30 min, low 2 hr; Terranora Inlet: high 2 hr 10 min, low 2 hr 25 min; Murwillumbah: high 2 hr 30 min, low 2 hr 50 min. Tides in bold indicate high tide of 1.7m or more and low tide of 0.3m or less. Data courtesy of the National Tidal Centre.

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A couple of Tweed residents concerned about plans to turn Tweed Heads into a mirror image of the Gold Coast asked council planners involved in the preparation of the new vision for the town if it was possible its population would increase 10-fold if developers were able to maximise their new density and height entitlements. The planner pointed out that in a world of economic realities this wouldn’t happen, but conceded (jokingly we hope) that if it did occur, then it ‘would just be like Tokyo on the Tweed’. Except, of course, there would be no bullet trains to allow citizens to escape the urban nightmare. ■ ■ ■ ■

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The Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music committee and the Tweed River Art Gallery open their 2010 series of concerts this Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, appropriately with some romantic classics, featuring French horn player Peter Luff, soprano Margaret Schindler, pianist Norma Marschke and violinist Alan Smith. The concert starts at 6.30pm (DST) and entry is $32 for adults, $27 for Friends. To book call 02 6679 2244 or email info@tyalgumfestival.com.au

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incorrectly to 159 instead of 159’. Talk about having to correct a correction! The right PO Box is 519. When pressed by a concerned resident to name a clear deadline for submissions, Mr Cahill sent her back an email which read ‘They all seem rather keen to tell us how to do our job, don’t they’. Accidentally, we imagine. The correct address for submissions is Mr Mike Cahill, Managing Director, Integrated Marketing Communications, PO Box 519, St Leonards, NSW 1590. Email: mabc@imcanz.com.au. The deadline is 5pm, February 19. Andrea Vickers from No Rally Group says this is the last opportunity for residents to make a formal statement on how they feel about the rally, so get your quills out. Visit www. norallygroup.org for help making submissions.

Locals who sent submissions to the rally review have had their mail returned to sender. The review board’s Mike Cahill, when queried on this, sent an email apologising with the statement, ‘We’re aware of the mistake... I received about four [redirected] hard copy submissions this morning addressed

Backburner was told that one of the senior members of the rally review team from Sydney expressed surprise that we were not kicking up more of a stink about Cobaki/Kings Forest developments, ‘considering they will be permanent’. But as the spin master knows only too

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A reader tells us that the Nationals’ Tania Murdock has an election flyer doing the rounds saying she’s concerned about the road toll and overdevelopment. The reader points out it’s a bit rich for her to bang on about the road toll or overdevelopment given she’s been dealt with for multiple driving offences and is closely aligned to our pro-development mayor.

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Uki Sporting Horse Association held a practice day last month for its upcoming annual campdraft for cancer research on Sunday, March 28, at the Rowlands Creek Road grounds. Pictured is Uki local Michael Daly giving his grand nephew Scott Adie some tips on how to lead off his Paloose pony, Pepper. Last year the campdraft for cancer raised over $16,000. Photo Luis Feliu

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the haiti earthquake benefit dinner fins restaurant

will be proudly hosting the haiti earthquake benefit dinner. four of australia’s great chefs: greg pieper (bamboo), philip johnson (e’cco), tony percuoco (fellini) and steven snow (fins) have collaborated to create an exciting menu, with matching wines from three of the best new world wineries, curly flat, craggy range and rockford. friends of the restaurant industry have donated incredible items for auction, which will be mc’d by media personality simon marnie. the entire proceeds of the night will be donated to this cause (everybody will be working for free).

location: 5/6 bells blvde, salt village, south kingscliff date: 22 february 2010 time: 6.30pm for 7pm (nsw time) cost: $125 pp reservations essential. e: dining@fins.com.au p: 02 6674 4833

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well, the whole point of the review is to see whether it’s worth returning, so he would say that wouldn’t he? However, there is a vital difference between the two greed magnets: the rally was shoved down our throats by the state government at the last moment, while the two township developments have been known about for over 10 years, if not longer. Let’s hope the rally won’t be permanent.

lookout for turtle nests along the Tweed Coast. ASR’s Make Turtles Count program has so far identified nine nests, two more than last year, on far north coast beaches including Kingscliff and Casuarina. ASR expects more nests will be found ‘so keep those eyes peeled whenever you’re near the beach (especially early morning), and remember the first person to report a verified ■ ■ ■ ■ turtle nest wins a prize pack Popular television presenter from the ASR gift shop’. Call 02 James O’Loghlin will give a free 6686 2852 for info. public talk on how to balance ■ ■ ■ ■ your work and life on Monday, Backburner hopes NSW PreFebruary 15, starting at 5pm mier Kristina Keneally will (DST) at Southern Cross Uni- look at the Tweed a lot more versity’s new campus next to favourably now after her family Coolangatta airport. The pre- holiday in the coastal part of senter of the ABC’s The New the shire during the Christmas Inventors will give the talk at break. She stayed well clear of the university during orienta- the paparazzi so she didn’t have tion week. James began per- to answer dumb questions such forming stand-up comedy in as ‘will you be buying a holi1990, initially emerging in the day home here?’ Despite the media as a regular guest on na- rumblings of Tweed MP Geoff tional television programs be- Provest that she kept the visit fore going on to write and host secret, we hope she has seen his own television shows. enough of the beauty of the val■ ■ ■ ■ ley and coastline to consider The Ballina-based Australian closely the impact of some of Seabird Rescue (ASR) asks the mega developments curTweed locals to be on the rently waiting for her approval.

A PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF COOLANGATTA/TWEED HEADS

An Evening with Bob Ansett Business Entrepreneur When: 25 March 2010 Where: Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts Stars – Level 5 Time:

5.30pm (QLD)

Cost:

$35 per person including superb finger food and a complimentary champagne on arrival

Tickets are available from Twin Towns Booking Office 1800 014 014 or from Rotary Direct - Sheila or Shari (Rotarians Coolangatta/Tweed) in the Surekil Pest Control office, Suite 4/38 Griffith Street, Coolangatta. Entertainment by Stephen Michaels on keyboard With Maggie-Anne Leybourne as MC and Guest Speaker Bob Ansett.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most respected businessmen talk about the Budget Rent-A-Car System and how he developed a dynamic enterprise! All proceeds will be donated to Careflight (Air Ambulance), Tweed Valley Early Childhood Intervention (Children with Special Needs) and other local Rotary Charities.

EXCELLENT BUSINESS NETWORKING NIGHT

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